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"Racketty Packetty House.

"Racketty Packetty House. Mrs
Frances Hodgson Burnetts PLAY for
children, which opened yesterday morn
ing at the Belasco. will be given four
additional performances this week-Tues-
day, Thursday and Friday afternoons at
4 O'Clock and Saturday morning at II
o'clock. The play IS being given under
the auspices of the Drama League OF
this center, which pronounces it "a com
position wholly unlike any of the numer-
Gus plays, for children which have been
listed by the organization in its litera.
tnre. having to do with such matters
The main characters are the same chlld
actors who took part in the run at the
Children's Theater, New York. and the
cast is supplemented by about thirty
five children of well known Washing
tonians
The play is being given for the benefit
of the House of Play for children OF
Washington. and as the interest in that
philanthropic institution is wide there
has been d large advance sale of seats.
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be their famous innovation dance" This
is the dance movement which they have
invented to overcome the public objsc-
tions to the tango Five other dances OF
their own conception are also listed, in
Guiding the hesitation. ''the Afaxixe."
the Argentine tango" and the now cele-
brated half and half,
The Castles have their own corps o,
STUDENT dancers TO illustrate the right
way and the wrong way and carry their
own special orchestra. Mr.. Castle uiil
give a brief talk on how TO dance. and
Mrs. Castles gowns will particularly in
terest the feminine portion of the au-
diences.
An Interesting feature will be the dane
ing tournament for Washington amateurs
Tor the Castle trophy cup to be presented
oy Mr and Mrs. Vernon Castle TO the
pest local couple. II is expected this con
test viii draw out the most expert terp-
sichorean society talent in the city.
he box office sale begins Thursday
morning, but mail orders are now being
received and will command first attention
telephone orders will not be accepted
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are playing at popular vaudeville prices.
Their piece. which has been one of the
features of the big time" houses, tells
the story briefly. but funnily. of the ad-
ventures of a stranded missionary on the
coast of "Amazonia,' where he is finally
rescued by the queen. The scenic pic
lures are pretty. the costumes attractive
and the comedy light and enjoyable
throughout. In contrast with this de-
lightful little offering will be Swann's
Florida Alligators in an act that will be
somewhat of a surprise because the big
orutes really have been trained to enter
tain. Little Miss Jean, a prima donna
eight years old. will be another leading
feature She has host of admirers in
other cities. The musical Brahams. in
a melodious speciality and two other acts
to be announced in the program, will be
additional attractions. As usual, the
Pathe weekly pictures in motion OF the
interesting events occurring in the world
and series of selected comedy photo
plays will complete the bill
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Cosmos Concerts Today.

Rossini's overture to ,Semiramide )
Aliens idyll. Sleepy Hollow: Burch'
maxlxe, La Mexicaine": Keller Bella
Romantic Overture; Slesu's meiodie,
TN leu D'Amour," and Engelman
meditation. Lights Are Low" VIII be
some of the beautiful orchestral selec-
tions to be rendered under the direction
of Prof. Arthur Maxwell at the Cosmos
Theater concerts today from ) TO Fo;3o
nm. other selections will include Wald-
teufers Loved Ones" waltzes. selections
from Donizettis Luzrezia Borgia-
Cobbs tone poem, "Afterglow." and
Johnson's Boy Scouts Parade" march.
In addition all the attractions OF last
weeks bill will appear, with new spe-
cialties.
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BEIASCO

Ambition a musical romance, is an
nounced at the Belasco Theater for a
weeks engagement commencing tomor-
row evening. II is a new play of Bo-
hemian life in New York. in three acts.
composed by Alfred Solman. The pro-
duction was staged under the personal
direction of Robert Milton. Aside from
the strength and charm of the play it
self, it possesses features which stamp
it at once a real novelty. There is
but one male character. and the COM
pany contains but one native American
Miss Ethel Browning. OF the others, two
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The Castles April %.

The famous dancers. Mr.. and Mrs. Yer
non Castle, will appear at the Columbia
Theater the afternoon of April -
These celebrated entertainers have Gre
ated a field Of their own in the smuse-
ment world. They are accepted as ex-
ponents OF the present dance craze abroad
in the land. Their New York home, Cas-
tie House, Just off 5th avenue. has be-
come one of the regular institutions of
fashionable life. and they have been the
rage in New York all winter. Their COM
ing will give local lovers of dancing the
opportunity of seeing the modern fashion
able dances as they should he danced.
A special feature of the program will
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Coburn Players Wednesday.

The Montessori Educational Association
announces the engagement of the Coburr
Players for three open-air performances
April %, % and "a. at Twin Oaks. Wood
ley lane, when a number of notable offer-
ings will be made. The opening perform
ance will be the first time Percy Mac
Kay's bird masdue Sanctuary" has beer
presented by professional company. Mrs
Coburn will be seen in the role of Or
mis-, and Mr.. Coburn will be stark
the plume hunter. Sanctuary Is
poetic allegory on the subject of bird
preservation.
The "Iphigenia in Tauris'' of Euripides,
as translated by Gilbert Murray, VIII
also be played Thursday evening for the
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OF the organization

AN EXPERIENCED ACTRESs-In the
rather short hut notable cast of "Ambi-
ton" Ashley Miller's new play is Miss
Marguerite St John. an English actress
Of more than ordinary distinction. Miss
81. John has been in America some time
and many theatergoers have seen her in
Frohnnan productions the past three sea-
sons. She is remembered as the Lady
Eeaconsfeld in 'Disraeli." with Mr..
George ArIisS.
Miss St John originally came from Lon
don as star in revivals Of old English
eomedies The excellence of her work
attracted the attention OF Mr.. Frohman
and other producers and her services
have remained In such demand as 10 keep
nor here
During the early days Of King Edward $
reign Miss st. John was engaged for re-
vivals OF some of the celebrated old Eng
lish plays at Her Majesty's Theater in
London. While IN London the company
gave a number of performances by com
usnd" of the king at Windsor Castle.
and during the entire engagement, which
outinued for nearly a whole season, the
plays were attended by the aristocracy
and the nobility.
Miss St John appeared this time as
constance in Sheridan Knowles The
Lone Chase .Georgina, in Lord Lytton's
Money; Eliza Hardy, in John Poole's
Paul Pry''. LYDIA I.anguish, in Sheri-
dams The Rivals; Charlotte. in Bicker-
-taff's The Hypocrite." play written
IN 1865: Miss Jenny. in The Provoked
husband" by Colly Cibber; Margaret, in
Philip Massinger's "A New Way to Pay
Old Debts" and Kate Hardcastle. in
oliver Goldsmiths She Stoops to Con-
Guer.''
BURLESQtE BORN AGAIN-The
managers Of buriesque have been
striving for two years to renovate that
branch of the drama. Refined burlesque
seems paradoxical. but now, ii is claimed,
Il IS an established fact
Under the management of the Columbia
Amusement COMPANY which have cor
uered the entire burlesque field women
have been admitted to performances and
nave been solicited to attend
lowering under the cloud of former
conditions this renovation although ac-
cOmpished with difficulty, has neces-
STATED the additional task of persuadins
rhe theater-soinS public that the change
has occurred.
The mere name '.buriesoue'' suggests
the slap stick and offensive hurnor Even
men at times have been unwilling to ad-
nit their patronage of burlesque per-
formances. But now it is fast coming
10 be a subject prominent in the mind Of
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Sam Howe's Love Makers

Sam Howe's Love Makers Company will
be the TRACTION at the Gayety next
week, in a two-act musical buriesque
built on musical comedy lines entitled
The kissing Maid Although a rather
consistent plot is followed and the lines
written in order to bring out the indi-
vidual comedy methods of Sam Howe
and Florence Bennett. the two stars.
ample opportunity for the introduction of
many special vaudeville features IS af-
forded the whole company.
Much of the music is original and many
of the most popular of the late songs ars
introduced by the lively chorus of thirty
five pretty girls. The list Of principals
includes Dolly Dupree, Vera Desmond
Stef Anderson. Count De Vassy. Harry
Prescott. Ed Cube Butter Vaudeville and
Fred Nolan. Friday night the country
store will be an additional feature.
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Rosemary"

Rosemary one OF the sweetest plays
presented by John Drew in the course OF
his career upon the stage has been Sc
lected for presentation by the Columbia
Players at the Columbia Theater next
week. 1t is one of the great Empire
Theater successes. and in addition to Mr..
Drew, the original cast included Maude
Adams. Ethel Barrymore. Henry Miller.
Arthur Byron and several others who
have since become the leading players
OF the country. The new leading man
of the Columbia company. Earl Brown.
will be seen, too, in the John Drew part
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OLUMBA

Tomorrow night admirers of the Column
bia Players will have the opportunity of
greeting Miss Violet Heming as the
new leading lady at the Columbia Thea
ter She will be presented in Billie
Burke's beautiful and romantic play
The Runaway" in the role of Colette
Columbia patrons recall Miss Heming as
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Nine. Louise Homer April 26.

Nine. Louise Homer. the noted con-
tralto, now appearing in opera, and one
of the great lyric artists of the world.
VIII be heard in recital at the National
Theater next Sunday evening. April 2s, In
a benefit concert for the Playhouse.
Nine. Homer has achieved a world
wide reputation as "Orpheo'' in Gluck s
opera of that name. and upon this occa-
sion she will sing the famous "Che faro
from this opera.
Myron W. whitney. baritone. will be
the assisting artist
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B,FKEITHS

Anna Held, the famous Partisan
comedienne. will make her appearance
in vaudeville at the B. F. Keith Theater
this week. At the conclusion of her
was engag ged for the B. F. Keith cir
cult at one of those salaries which few
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Cosmos.

merry little musical comedy. full of
plot. humor. song and graceful dances.
will be presented at the Cosmos Theater
this week by Tom Linton and THE Jun
gle Girls who. for the first time. are Wis
iting Washington and for the first time
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Casino.

real novelty in the form of the Argen-
tina. the one-step. the hesitation and the
trot. danced by animals that do 1t grace
fully. will be presented as the big attrac-
ton at the Casino Theater next week.
Rays Tango Dancers. quartet OF what
are known as high school horses,' will
furnish the exhibition They have never
been seen here before. but they have been
a sensational hit at the big time" vaude-
vilel houses in other cities. The Three
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Gavety Concert Today.

The farewell Sunday concert OF the
Gayety Theater will be given today
with the usual six reels Of motion pic
lures, four high-class vaudeville acts
and music, as a benefit for Harry Q. Jar
Doe. the treasurer of the Gayety. The
usual prices will prevail.
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Keith's Concerts Today.

Trixie Friganza, The Red Heads.
Consul and Lady Betty" Joe Keno
and Rose Green. Miss Robbie Gordone,
Charles Olcott. Theo Lightner and Dolly
Jordan. Chester Kingston and other fea-
lures will compose the varied program
presented at the concerts at and p M
today at the B. F. Keith Theater.
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leon Bonaparte." are the fruits Of
residence of eighteen years in Europe and
familiarity with modern languages. Mr.
Baumgardt returns to Europe annually
for lie purpose of keeping his lectures
in every way up to date. Two months
hence he will be gathering new European
material for his next seasons work. and
next fall number of new lectures never
given in Washington will be offered by
Mr. Baumgardt at the Belasco.
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first time in Washington. The brit day
Of Shakespeare Will be appropriately OBJ
served BY the performance of The Tam
~ OF the Shrew'' at Thursday matinee
The business arrangements for these
events are in charge of T. Arthur Smith
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POLLS

Miss Izetta Jewell will return as lead
ing woman to the Poll Players tomorrow
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three notable revIvals Of the tragedy, and
five other members of the cast have
PLAYED important roles in other presenta-
tionS.
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AZ the Columbia last week the regular
season gave way that the stock might re-
turn for royal welcome. The Rejuve-
nation of Aunt Mary with Miss Carrie
Thatcher in the leading role. gave prom
Use that this seasons Columbia Player
productions viii rank well with their
predecessors. Tomorrow evening Miss
Violet Hemirg will make her advent as
the stock star and leading woman. Miss
Heming has just closed very successful
season with George Arliss in .DisraeE,' -
where her ability as leading woman re-
ceived a severe test. She will unques-
tionably add materially to the strength
of the organization.
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RRY YITH The Flowers That
wv Bloom in the Spring.
NA< ira, la, Ia. at the Belasco
Wv appropriately suggesting the
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w .ss,,s;.;:s ss pa s at suggesting :a: ns'=ss ;s:
season. the spotlight is turn
ing from the drama to the diamond. and
base ball IS drawing from thousands of
throats the enthusiastic acclaim which
has been wont 10 linger in the gloved
hands at the theaters. until now.
At the National. "Tante," a remark
able story of characters drawn from
the novel of Mrs. Anne Douglas Sedg-
wick by NJ. Haddon Chambers, served
10 disclose still further the artistic gifts
Of Miss Ethel Barrymore. whose define
alton of the role of Nine Okraska
Tante.' probably ranks as her best
work thus far. There is little of plot
or purpose to the play except to furnish
entertainment that might suggest "dra-
matte chess for instance. with interest
ng and varied characters for the chess
men. 1t holds the attention and enlists
strong sympathy. Miss Barrymore
characterization clearly reflects intellec-
tual insight and artistic method in very
high degree. The verdict of the large
audiences that saw the play was un-
questionably favorable and it may be
added positively so.
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To those whose higher reverence for
the plays of the Bard OF Avon encircles
them with a protecting awe from profa-
nation. the production of Romeo and Ju-
liet' by the Poll Players this week will
he awaited with fear and trembling. Per
haps it is but prejudice that prompts the
belief, as rule. that stock productions
are secondhand goods and sometimes
badly shopworn. The local companies
have frequently refuted that. But the
thought of Shakespeare in stock is fear
inspiring without effort Yet the trust
ful many are willing and anxious TO be
surprised.
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Surely no stronger combination for
conjuring the favor of the public is pos
sible than the Gilbert and Sullivan
operas. that long have held a regal rank,
and De Wolf Hopper. one of the most
popular musical comedians who ever
dominated an indulgent public If time
had decimated the ranks of the admirers
of the former in the days when Little
Buttercup was young and charming -
with the assistance of the inimitable
Hoppers talent and popularity the de-
pleted ranks were quickly replenished
The grip of Gilbert's ideal wit and the
charm of Sir Arthur Sullivans immortal
melodies made their conquest of the new
generation a foregone conclusion. And
Mr.. Hopper has the honor of being in
at the finish with all flags flying and
some of the music playing for him. The
four revivals that entertained Washing
ton last week left a lingering taste for
more.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

In this issue of The Intelligent
Ger appears the formal announce
ment of D.. G.. Wade as a candi-
date for Judge of the Western
District. Mr.. Wade enjoys "a
wide acquaintance in this dis
trict, and his candidacy, no doubt
viii meet with the hearty ap-
proyal OF every enc, He pos
sesses ample qualifications for
the ii. harge Of the duties of the
office, and win, if nominated,
make every honorable effort to
be elected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17
New ENGINES for the M. Q. P.

St. Louis, April 16,-Delivery
of the twenty-five freight loco
motives purchased by the Mis-
souri, Pacific-Iron Mountain in
January has just been completed,
the last of the engines having
been turned over to- the company
at st. Louis a few days ago.
They were built by the Baldwin
Locomotive Works of Philadel-
phia. They are of the Mikado
type and are among the largest
and most powerful of that class
in service on any railroad in the
country. Each weighs 100000
pounds when equipped for SER
vice, and measures IS feet Az
inches in length and Is feet 5@
inches IN height. The cylinders
measure q x 30 inches, and the
boilers have a steam pressure
capacity of 10 pounds to the
square inch. The weight on
the main driving wheels is 2O9,-
900 pounds and the engines have
a tractive force of 50,160 pounds.
They are equipped with electric
headlights, electric cab lights
and Schmidt superheaters. Eight
of the engines have been assign
ed to service ON the Joplin di-
vision, three to the Eastern
Division, eight to the Omaha Div
isiOn and six to the Southern
Kansas Division.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

The souls Of the New York
gunner have passed into eter-
mty. There was no doubt of
their guilt. One of them sent
word to the boys Of the east side
to live straight. How often has
this occurred, when on the eve
of paying the penalty for a
crime, has an erring one left a
message for the young that their
lives might not have to be sac
rificed to satisfy the ends of JUS
tice.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17
Notice to Readers.

This paper and the Daily
Drovers Telegram both one year
tol $500, the regular price of the
telegram alone. The Telegram
gives you the Geographic news Of
the world every day and is the
best farmers newspaper in the
country. Do you get iti
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
GA Q

Jos. G. Scarlett returned this
morning from a business trip to
Chicago.
Mrs. Charlotte Coen of Hus-
tOnia arrived this morning for a
visit here with relatives.
Miss Josephine Shelton re-
turned Wednesday night from a
visit in Hughesville with her
sister, Mrs. j. w. Mcclure. Mrs.
Mcclure accompanied her home
for a visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17
DON'T LEAVE
No Need To Seek Afar. The
Evidence Is at Your Door.

S - " SSNA ONVAs
No need to leave Lexington to
hunt up proof, because you have
1t here at home. The straight
forward statement of a Licking
ton resident like that given be-
low, bears an interest for every
man. woman or child here in
Lexington.
c. S. Mitchell, farmer, Licking
ton No, says; my kidneys
troubled me and one of our best
physicians didn't help me. 1t
was hard for me to control
the kidney secretions. Finally
| used Doan's Kidney Pills. My
Kidneys were strengthened and
do not have any pains now. The
endorsement ! have previously
given for Doan's Kidney Pills
tUlds good, The benefit l got
has been permanent"
Fol sala by all dealers. Price
so cents. Foster-M ilburr Co,
Buf slo, New York, sole agents
for the UnAed States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
and take no other.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17
To Whom It May Conce,n.

i went in at Wilcoxon S cleaning
shop today.
And had my suit pressed in the
proper way,
| only had one suit to my name,
SO Wilcoxon said. come in. and
wait in the waiting room.
And you can have it pressed
just the same.
A FRIEND.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

Mrs. B. R. Bishop went to
Kansas City this morning for a
few days visit.
Herman Ruebel left this morn
ing for an extended visit in
Scots Bluff, Nebraska.
Mrs. H. C. Chiles went to Kan
sas City this morning for a visit.
Mr.. Chiles accompanied her to
spend the day.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

Mr.. j. j. Hill has recently
given the Rockefeller Institute for
Medical Research $4,000 for the
study of hog cholera. In the
Northwest alone hog cholera
killed $6O,000.0O worth of hogs
i'm 1913.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

General Huerta has finally
exhausted the patience and for
bearance Of Uncle Sam. This
government should proceed at
once to give Mexico a thorough
cleaning. The cleanup" time
is here, why shouldn't Mexico
be included.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

> We are authorized to announce
JOHN MARSHALL PRICE
as a candidate for Circuit Clerk, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party at the primary election Tues
day, August 4, 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

Large : and / year old ramb-
lers for sale cheap if taken at
once. They will give plenty Of
and shade this year. Egg
cs.On', Green House.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

The gardener is busy in our
land, so is the bee, the bat and
the BEETLE, to say nothing Of the
base ball bug.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

We are authorized to announce
G. l.. WILSON
as a candidate for County Collector,
subject to the action of the Demo-
craft party at the primary election
Tuesday. August 4, 1914.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1914-04-17

Another Indication of spring.
Lexington will have a tent show
all next week.