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The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Scenic Theater Grows
To Greater Popularity

The Scenic Theater. at 1905 Wisconsin
avenue northwest. is rapidly becoming
one of Georgetown's most popular
amusement spots. and the crowds that
daily attend this theater can be con-
sidered as telling evidence.
The success of this theater illustrates
what unremitting care and strict at
tention to detail can accomplish in the
way of entertainment amid cheerful
and attractive surroundings.
Courtesy is the watchword and perfect
ventilation and fiawless projection the
hobbies of the management. No picture
is ever hurried or cut to increase re-
ceipts at the expense of the satisfaction
of the patrDns. and. the claim is made
that no steadier or clearer pictures can
be seen. A program Of carefully Sc
lected licensed fins is shown, with four
features weekly-Sunday. Monday,
Wednesday. and Friday
The program for this week includes:
Sunday. The Golden Hoard" two reels;
Monday. The Toll of Fear" two reals;
Wednesday. "A Wise Old Elephant, :"
two reels; Friday. THE Wrong Road to
Happiness" two reels; and Pathe
weekly every Sunday.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Fireproof Building
For Favorite Theater

\ stride toward the perfect moving
picture theater has been taken by the
proprietors of the Favorite Theater. at
First and II streets northwest, in the
building of an absolutely fireproOf build
ing for the exhibition of their photo
plays. The building is constructed of
steel and concrete throughout, and even
the decorations are of fire-proof ma
terlals.
One of the chief features of the
theater is the operators booth. The
booth Is entirely apart from the audi
torium. and is roomy and we'll venti-
lated so that no accidents should occur.
and. II one should occur. it would not
affect those in the theater. The ma
chimes are operated by two men which
insure n continuous performance.
The theater will be used exclusively
for the exhibition of high-Class photo
plays.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Baseball Scoreboard
Added to Pictures

AS result of the interest shown ir
the famous Niblo travel talks, Tom
Moore. OF the Garden Theater. has Sc,
cured another set of the travel films as
an additional feature to an already at.
tractiye bill. ...
The presentation of these pictures a,
the Garden Theater is the first time
Niblo's pictures have been shown in a
popular priced theater.
Mr.. Niblo does not appear personally
but he is represented by Arthur D.
Price, an entertainer of national repu-
tation.
The pictures to he shown this week
include Egypt. from Cairo to Kharturr.
on Monday and Tuesday. May S and 6;
Spain, from Gibraltar to the Pyrennes,
Wednesday and Thursday; London,
from buckingham Palace to Scotland
Yard. Friday and Saturday.
AS an additional attraction. on and
after Sunday, May IL, the Nokes Elec-
trascore will play all games while the
Nationals are away.
The ElectTasCore at the Garden Thea =
ter is one of the finest of its kind.
Every play can be followed readily and
with almost as much pleasure as seeing
the actual game.
The management Of the Garden Thea =
ter spare no efforts to extend to all
patrons every possible courtesy and at
tentiOn.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Casino Guarantees
Courteous Treatment

The owners OF the Casino guarantee
excellent service and courteous treat
ment. The senior manager spent many
years of his life in teaching. training,
supervising and experimenting schools
and school children. and mothers need
not hesitate 20 bring their little chill
1ren 10 this place OF rest and recrea-
tiOn.
II Is the policy of the management
to present novel and educational fea-
tures-programs of such variety in por-
trayal and character as will please all
classes of people.
This cool. well ventilated house gives
four shows daily. beginning at p. m.
so that the little ones may see the
movies before bedtime.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Lyric Theater to Show
"The End Of the Quest

The End of the Quest is the photo
play to be presented at the l.: :ric Thea
ter today. The play is a two reel Lubin
drama. dealing with love. hatred. and
revenge in Italy. Miss Ormi Hawley
takes the leading role and lends realism
of the first order to the portrayal.
The drama begins in Italy and leads
TO New York. where the denoeument is
brought forth in a thrilling climax.
THE Artists Great Madonna" a
Vitagraph drama in two parts, will be
the leading attraction tomorrow. This
is an interesting tale of an artist who
searches the world for a model to
pose for his Madonna After many
Journeys and fruitIess searches he re-
turns home to find that his wife is the
one person who can pose for him.
The entire program is made up of the
best productions of the leading film pro-
ducerS
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Virginia Theater Features
Queen Of Trapeze' Today

thrilling circus drama entitled The
Queen of the Trapeze' heads tn" bill
today at the popular Virginia 1hcatrr.
on Ninth street between F and g. This
two-reel film. coming at a time when
circuses are more or less in he Line
light, will prove doubly interesting and
entertaining.
The patrons of this house always ind
the bill well balanced with the newest
dramatic. educational, and come fim
productions.
This cool and comfortable :heater Is
regarded by many Washingtonians as
a most agreeable place to go for an
hour of rest and entertainment.
The patented rotating seats with
which it is equipped permit one 10
leave the theater without having to
"climb over the others in the .Ow.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Photo Play Garden Opens
On North Capitol Street

The warm weather brings the an
noUncement of the opening Of the
Gi and Photo Play Garden, at North
Capitol street and New York ay snue.
This spacious park has a seating Ca
paCity OF 1909. wide aisles, and plenty
of room for baby carriages. The man
aGement has given special attention 10
children.
Pictures shown in their natural COL
ors is one OF the added attractions Of
feTed by this theater, New pr5duc-
tions of the ThaIhauSef, Kay lee, and
ether leading companies viii make up
the program for this week
Among them are ''Retrogression,' an
absorbing story of a convict who tries
~ live honestly after his release from
prison but who Is dragged back by
former pal and meets with tragic
death
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
First Time" Films
Are Leaders Features

The Leader Theater. under .he man
agoment of Fred w. Miller. of Charles
county. Md. continues to show enter
tanning. first-time-shown, licensed films
exclusively.
Among the pictures shown ct the
Leader are to be found some Of the
choicest products of the licensed manu-
facturers. Sensational and suggestive
pictures are not tolerated.
The latest productions OF the Dio-
graph. Edison, Essanay, Kalem, Lu-
bin. Patheplay, Selig. and Vitagraph
companies go TO make UP the daily
bill.
Many special conveniences for the
comfort of women and children hsv
been provided.
The Leader opens at 3 a. m. daily.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Edison Juvenile Is
Expert Ball Pitcher

The spring fever has got into the
blood of Yale Boss. tfe youngster in
Edison films. and now he is constantly
armed with his trusty ball glove. He
has corralled all the small boys IN the
neighborhood of the Edison Studio and
takes great pleasure in demonstrating
that Rube Marquard. is a rank bush
Lacquer compared to himself.
II McGraw ever hears of this youthful
prodigy there is little doubt that film
dom will lose one of its most popular
Young stars.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Niagara Theater Names
Features for Week

The Niagara Theater. at ia Sev.nth
street, is drawing large crowds thros.
evenings. This house is cool. conf ut
able and sanitary and special attenrhra
and courteous treatment is given 20
women and children. The newest
licensed films and good music AFFORD
excellent entertainment for vouns ami
old.
The following well-balanced prosran!
IS offered for the coming week:
Sunday-"The Outlaw" Pathe: with
the Eyes of the Blind" Edison.
Monday-"The School Principal" Lu-
bin: Pathe Weekly.
Tuesday-"The Stronger Set" Vita
graph: with Loves Eyes" Selig.
Wednesday-(Two reelsD. "A Change
of Administration" Sclig
Thursday-"A Daylight Burglar" \
B.: Vengeance Is Mime Selis.
Friday-(2 reelsp. THE Web" Vita
graph.
Saturday-'A Window in Washington
Park" NitaSraph; God Is Love.
Pathe.
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Motion Show Actor Is
Annoyed by His death

William West, the popular Edison
actor and one of the grand old men
In motion pictures, Is getting rnaidcT
every day over the deluge of inquiries
and sympathetic expressions which his
wife is receiving.
The papers have contained notices OF
the death of a William West who has
been appearing in vaudeville md the
picture actor is busy denying that he
no longer exists. Like Mark Twain, NJ
says the report of his death has been
greatly exaggerated and has no basis
on fact
The Washington times., 1913-05-04
Whistle Ever Ready

Hardly has ;it,,proceeded- .whcn the
whistle sounds out sharply again.
Why the duce don't you look at me.
Mr.. Jones?" shouts the director. scowl-
Ing.
There is silence for a moment, then
q fresh start is made.
And so IL goes. until the director is
satisfied that the scene has been re-
hearsed sufficiently for the taking OF
the pictures.
The motion picture machine is got in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
ANOTHER CLEAN SWEEP
At the big Hagerstown, Md, Fair

Eight thousand of Americas finest
chickens We're bidding for prizes at the
great Hagerstown Poultry Show, which
wound up In a blaze of glory last Friday
night These birds represented the pride
and cream of Americas best breeders all
under one roof, seeking the coveted Blue
Ribbon" and valuable cash prizes.
Unfortunately, only a few of the 5000
birds on display could obtain a prize, as
competition among the different breeds
was as keen as a razor edge.
One OF the largest winnings at this Won
derful show was made by the Pratt Ex-
pertinent Station at Morton. Pa. Fresh
from their victory at Allentown few
weeks before, the Pratt birds made an
other magnificent showing at Hagers-
town. They made a clean sweep on their
wonderful string of Rose Comb Black Mi
norcas, winning every first prize there.
Not satisfied with this prize, the birds
from the Pratt Station also captured first
prize for the finest pen of White Ply
mouth Rocks first prize on a beautiful
pen of White Wyandottes; first prize tor
best young Pekin drake. and for best
young Pekin duck.
This marvellous showing OF the birds
from Pratt Food CO.'S Poultry Farm
demonstrates their ability to successfully
breed, hatch, rear and feed their stock. SO
as to compete with the worlds best in
poutrydom.
Through the courtesy of the Pratt Food
company We are pleased to announce to
orr readers that they may feel at perfect
liberty to write the above company about
any subject relating 10 poultry, as COM
plete staff of poultry experts are en-
ployed, whose sole duty is to answer
questions and solve llnotty chicken prob
lens Advertisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26

iput there are cases when the prisoner
is too much under the weather" to
even know his own name. In instances
such as these, Of course. only the nom
perishable goods can be kept long, and
the rest. when it can be held no longer
Is thrown away.
The largest possession which q pris-
oner usually has issa horse and wagon
If possible a friend is sought to take
the team, and If this cannot be done
the animal Is turned over to a livery
stable and charged to the prisoner
Owners of automobiles can generally
secure collateral. At any rate q case
seldom arises when the police find
themselves with machine on their
hands belonging to a prisoner.
One of the most udicrous and yet pa
thetic occurrences In a precinct house Is
when some drunken prisoner is parted
from his money. The man invariably be-
leves he Is being robbed, and 1t would be
utterly useless to try to explain matters to
him. The only thing Is to lead, or rather
force him to the cell. despite his cries
and efforts to gain what he believes to be
Justice. Some regular customers" of
weekly. Every time they believe they
are being robbed. and their cries for JUS
ice and pity would melt a stone if COM
ing from a sober man.
A queer occurrence which frequently
takes place. when a man arrested on some
charge other than being drunk is that
the prisoner refuses to give collateral
even though he has plenty Of money 70,
the purpose, preferring to spend the night
in a cell. The other day well-fo-dc
merchant in the northwestern sector
was brought In on charge requiring $2t
collateral. He refused to give it, and ir
consequence was searched prior to being
put in cell. His possessions were LISTED
on the blotter. and his money was count
ed and put in an envelope for safekeep
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
Some Queer Things Found In
Pockets of Men Who Are Arrested

1t is only tradition which gives the
articles in his pockets. At least the
police declare that they can imagine nc
queerer lot of objects to be carried
around than those which are found on
prisoners who are detained at the var
ious precinct houses here. It is the
custom to search a prisoner who can
not furnish collateral before locking
him up and the various things which
are brought to light cause continual
surprise and amusement even to the
policemen of many years duty, says the
Washington Post.
Whistles, corckscrews, knives. fish
hooks. nails, scissors. stamps. pencils
pens. keys. shoelaces, bottles of medi-
cine, candy, pipes, smoking material
pawn tickets. snuff, razors, and the
like, of course. are not uncommon. MOI
are bottles Of liquor and empty purses
However. every once in while some
thing more out OF the ordinary turns ul
to break the monotony.
Recently a live mouse was found in
a prisoners pocket. The man said II
was a pet, and asked to be allowed to
keep 1t. This seemed the only solution
except killing the little animal so the
request was granted. Another time mol
SO long ago q mouse trap was found
Moreover. it was set. and the policeman
who was making the search has beer
awfully careful in performing that
particular duty since that occasion.
Frequently the man arrested has per-
shable food in his possession and this
lways presents a difficult problem
'ome etimes II Is the family market bas-
ket filled with provisions. When pos
siblc. of course. the family Is informe ed
and some member comes to the rescue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26

months. The cost is low, usually merely
living expenses, as little or no tuition
fee is demanded.
Some of the institutions which are
prominent in the poultry work are the
following: University of Maine, Massa-
shusetts Agricultural college, Rhode Is
land State college, Connecticut Agricul-
tural college. Cornell university, New
Jersey College of Agriculture, Penn
sylvania State college, Michigan Agrl
cultural college, University of Minneso-
tns University of Missouri. West Virgin
la Agricultural college, North Carolina
Agricultural college.
Home Study and Lectures
For those who cannot leave home,
several correspondence courses in poul-
try husbandry are offered by state and
private institutions. These present the
theory of the subject. and when conduc-
ted by competent men are a great help
to the student who will apply himself
|conscientiously.
In most large cities. poultry lecture
courses are now offered by the Young
Mems Christian Associa ton Naturally.
these courses are brief. but the lectur-
ers are usually men of experience, who
crowd vast amount of information
into their. talks.
Farmers institutes and extension
schools are held in practically every
state. and the college authorities will
usually provide these at any point
where sufficient interest is manifested
Local poultry associations frequently
provide educational features for their
members using both local and imported
speakers.
At many of the. large poultry shows
special addresses are frequently de-
livered by experts in various lines.
The beginner Will do we'll to avail
himself of all such opportunities. Also
of the free bulletins Issued by the nat
ional department of agriculture and the
state experiment stations. He should
also regularly read a number of the
leading poultry Journals, which are
brimful of interesting and helpful con-
tributions drawn from different sources.
Many statements made by the lecturers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26

in 1918, while Oklahoma, with 100000
head in 1909 had 1,95S.00O in 1910 and 1,e3s,
GEO in 1873 indicating clearly that pros
poets for stocking farms and filing feed
pens in the corn-growing states from the
ranches of the southwest are slim in
deed.
Importation Increasing
Emphasizing this fact figures from the
bureau of foreign and domestic commerce
show that while in 1900 we imported
practically no cattle, In 1906 we imported
$4,000 head, and for the fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1918, we imported 421 900
head. And while we have no figures on
our export for 1900 we find that in 1906
we exported $4,000 head and for the u
months ended June 80 1913 we exported
1900 head. In this short time we have
passed from nation of exporters OF
cattle to nation drawing a considerable
portion of its supply from other coun-
tries.
In view OF our increasing population
snd our decreased supply OF native cat
tie, 1t seems easy to understand why
we have ceased to export and why our
imports are growing. The causes, how
ever, for our decrease in the produc-
ton of live stock are not to easy to
explain, and any particular explanation
would very probably be met with oppo-
sition, easily becoming the subject OF
Snafp questioning and endless argument
1t may be safe, however, to mention
Few OF what are unquestionably most
prominent among the many contributing
causes of our live stock shortage In the
great southwest the passing of the free
range, unlimited ranch territory and the
spread OF agriculture are mostly respon-
sible for the decrease shown. The farm
er. who has gradually encroached upon
the stockmanfi has been too busy putting
under cultivation the virgin prairie, in
building ms home, esta blishng his schools
and otherwise providing for his conven-
ience and pleasure to Systematically turn
his attention to live stock growing The
problem with him has been to produce
enough cotton TO pay for everything else
he uses, and, incidentally, If possible
retire the vendors lien note held by some
foreign Investor against his small farm"
BY plain figures Mr.. Taylor thus shows
the fact OF the decline of cattle raising
10 be overwhelming. 1t Is felt by every
one engaged in the cattle business and
every person who eats meat
II have seen the time when the pens at
the National Stock Yards" declared Mr.
H. l.. Wyatt, traffic manager of the st
Louis National Stock Yards, contained
a far greater portion OF high-elass. corn
fed stock than we see here now 1t is
the shortage OF this class of stuff that Is
causing excessive prices. Whereas for
merly shipper was content to receive s
cents OF thereahouts for his cattle, the
h'gh-grade stuff is now bringing SA, s1s
and cents a pound"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26

and appearing in print will be CONTRA
dictory.s This causes confusion. but
under existing conditions it cannot be
avoided
Practice VS.. Study
Having acquired the theory of the
business. the next step is to attempt
the practice. One may establish his
own plant, but better plan is to se-
cure employment on an established.
successful farm. A few months work
on such a place will enable one to sift
the wheat from the chaff and enable
MIN to proceed along the lines which
nave proved sound. During this an
premiership one can scarcely expect
large wages, but the Investment of the
time will usually prove to be a profit
aoie one. II the novice has the right
stuff in him. he will soon be able to de-
mand reasonable pay, and he will find
plenty OF opportunities to secure en-
ployment at any figure he is capable
OF earning. The whole difficulty lies
In getting the right start.
Before deciding to take up poultry
keeping as a business the inexperienced
VIII do we'll to consider a few facts
Running a poultry farm is not all nlav
Success is secured by working. NOT
wishing. Inspiration is desirable, but
perspiration is more essential. The la :
Dor is not heavy, but 1t is continuous.
fortunately. the occupation is most
fascinating to people of a certain tenn.
permanent and Is devoid Of the mo-
notony of the office or shop. Further.
It is healthful. The poultryman is bus
lily engaged out of doors. he has a keen
appetite and can sleep o. nights A
competent man Is assured of continu
Gus employment and can soon build up
a business of his own which will make
MN comfortable and Independent.
When establishing poultry farm
one must have certain amount of
capital, but ability is even NOR esset-
ial Where but little capital is avail
aole, one must sacrifice the present for
the future. work hard, live simpIv ont
expenses to the last penny, spend one
dollar where two comes in If this
plan Is adopted, the future will care for
itself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
Household Cares

From the st. Louis Republic.
Hostess Cat bridge party): Ladies', We
cannot begin until all the places are filled
Who's missing? All. Mrs. Bliffkins! Does
any Of the ladies present know what is
OBTAINING Mrs. Bliffkins this afternoon -
Maid appearing at drawing room door,:
Mrs, Blinkins has just .honed. mum.
to say that her laundress has consented
to stay with her canary bird and thar
she'll be over, mum, as quick as she
can get here in q taxi, num-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
WHITE COCHINs

the table, but it is now bred aiinosa ex-
clusively for exhibition, and when so
bred is not considered a utility fowl.
To the admirers of this breed, how
ever their marvellous perfection of
feather and their very real beauty more
than make up for any shortcomings
they may have.
The Cochin is deep bodied. large and
With profuse feathering. They have the
popularity of carriage. slightly stoop-
ing forward. The contour should pre-
sent a series of graceful curves giving
an appearance of rotundity. This effect
is produced by the extraordinary pro-
fusion OF soft, loose feathers. which also
give an impression of greater size and
weight than they really possess.
The standard weights for these fowls
are IL pounds for the cock and eight
and half for the hen.
The head should be short. broad and
deep, with the skull overhanSing the
eyes. The comb is single, medium In
size and should have five regular points.
The face. wattles and ear lobes should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
POULTRY

WHITE INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS. all
very finest imported strains, 43 trios,
$40 per trio; II trios. sl2 per trio; II trios.
s15 per trio. Duck eggs for Matching,
$3.50 per sitting. f3 eggs. Chicken eggs,
finest strains, all varieties. 81 per sitting
af 10 eggs. All varieties of fancy pig
cons. Largest in the south. Write us.
LalSeview Poultry Farm, Lockhart. Ala.
9-lf-tf-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-26
Odd Uses of Sugar.

In all the sugar that is eaton in ths
course of year were to be equally
divided every person In the world
would have atsleast twenty pounds.
But, besides being used as food, sugar
has many Industrial uses. IL is the
cheapest form Of a chemically nur.
carbohydrate. and is often used in place
of starch, dextrin or glucose. says the
Youths Companion
sugar is frequently put in compounds
for removing and preventing boiler
scale. 1t Is used in the manufacture
OF shoeblacking, Transparent soap.
copying ink and ink rollers for printing
presses Certain explosives contain
from to 40 per cent of it, 1t is en-
ployed In dyeing establishments, tan
neries for "flling'' leather, and in n
large number of other industries.
Sugar has a hardening and str. myth
ening action in mortar. The mortar
used to rebuild the Museum OF Natura,
History in Berlin consisted of one part
! lime. one part sand. and two parts
sugar. Even very small quantity
however, as little as one-q,ar.er OF
! one per cent exerts very harmful
effect on the cement.