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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05
He May BE.

Mrs. Neighbor-They tell me yOur
son is In the college football eleven.
Mrs. Malaprop-Yes.i indeed.
Mrs.. Neighbor-Do you know what
position be plays?
Ms. Malaprop-Aint sure. but |
think he's one Of the drawbacks.-Ttlp
Bits. d
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

well before frost, providing reasonably
good culture is given the crop.
At the Hays Branch Experiment Sta
ton two early maturing varieties OF
kaflr have been developed. One Is a
strain OF the Standard Blackhull
White kafir and the other a variety
known as the Whitehall White kafir.
The Blackhull White kafir that is
now being grown at the Hays Station
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05

"IbOIJ DONEUDU OK y"
tanned during the last three seasons.
The standard Blackhull kaflr, especial
ly the later strains, have not matured
seed satisfactorily. The unfavorable
seasons have been largely responsible
for the kaflr not ripening as 1t should,
ant there Is no question but that in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05
Snow Velocipede.

or going up an incline, the wheel is
lowered until it can get purchase
on the ground or snow and pedaled
like the wheel Of an ordinary veloci-
pede.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-02-05
EARLY MATURING VARIETIES OF KAFVR
WHERE AND HOW TO GET PROPER SEED
The State Agricultural College Has Developed Strain that Has Not
Failed to Give Satisfactory Results, Except in 1918
Proper Seed Selection is
Necessary.

By C. C. Cunningham Assistant Cooperative Experimental
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
BELASCO.

The most famous drama OF friendship
Known 10 history, the story which has
been embodied IN the precepts OF a
great American order. the Knights of
Pythias, Is the old Grecian story of
Damon and Pythias." which the Uni
versal Company has condensed into the
siN-reel photoplay which will be- seen
ar the Belasco Theater twice daily for
two weeks, beginning tomorrow. The
spectator lie transported to Greece
when that country was in the height of
its marvellous power and beauty The
scene Of the play iE laid in Syracuse
which Is governed by body of sena-
tors, among whom Damon is one OF
the most prominent. Dionysfus. chief
general Of the armies of Syracuse, has
the throne, but Damon strongly opposes
him. Among DionysiUs' generals. Pyth-
las is his tavorite. The friendship be-
tween the senator Damon and the war
rior Pythias is a matter OF note In Syra-
cuse- When the picture opens, Pythias
arrives for a visit at the villa Of Da-
mon In Syracuse. Dionysius sees fo1
the first time Calanthe. daughter of
Aria ana affianced Of Pythias. Plots
and counterplOts all the six reels of film
with the greatest interest. and the final
scene is one OF the greatest exhibitions
of devotion and honor in the history Of
the world
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
BURTON HOLMES

Germany and Austria" will be the
subject of the fourth Of the Burton
Holmes travelogues, to be given at the
Columbia Theater tonight starting at
30 o'clock. and tomorrow afternoon at
:0n. In this lecture Mr.. Holmes sails
with his audience from New York on
the "Imperator." From Hamburg in
Germany, after a little trip To the He'll
goland, he Journeys with them 10 Berlin.
He takes them into the wonderful Koe-
nigs Museum for just a glimpse or two
OF famous art productions. A visit to
the Tempelhoferfeld, for a review of
Gcrmany's army in maneuvers is also
included. After a day in the Spreewsld,
he takes his audience TO the picturesque
Rnthenburg and Nuremburg Then on
into Bavaria with a peep into Oberam-
mergau. A cruise on the Koenigs-See,
Is enjoyed, then trip down the Danube
past its famous castles to Vienna. Mr..
Holmes-while showing many German,
Austrian and Bavarian troops, battle
ships. motion portraits OF war lords
and Officers as well as Zeppelins and
other air craft in hight-stiIl does not
treat his subject from the standpoint Of
a war correspondent. but from the
standpoint Of a traveller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
POLLS.

One of the biggest farce comedy sue
cesses in the history Of the theater,
"Charley's Aunt" will be the Offering of
the Poll Players this week. This re-
marSable entertainment enjoys the
unique distinction of having scored a
run of 1.460 consecutive performances ct
the Globe Theater, London, followed by
a two years success at the old Standard
Theater. New York. That "Charley's
Aunt" is by no means out OF date is
proved BY the fact that at the present
time II is enjoying a huge success at
the famous Burbank Theater, Los An
geles, where It has been retained week
after week The play tells the story of
the love affairs of two college boys who
have invited their swecthearts TO their
rooms, expecting that Charley's aunt
would be on hand to act as chaperon.
The aunt does not arrive, and in order
70 save the girls from embarrassmsn ant
Charley offers TO masquerade as his
aunt. No sooner has the young man
donned the crinoline skirt, the wig, and
the stays than his troubles begin. II is
expected "Charley's Aunt" will prove
one Of the most diverting farces ever
staged at Polls. and it will provide ex-
cellent comedy roles for all the princi-
pals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
B. F. KEITH'S.

Holiday festivities commence this
week at the 3. r. Keith Theater with
a bin headed by Bessie Clayton. as
sisted by Lester Sheekan and the CLAY
ton soZtct, presenting The Dances Of
Yesterday. To-day and Tomorrow, p"
with The Wilson Fox Trot." dedicated
t. the President, featured Jack Wilson
supported by Franklin Battle, another
happy humorist. will contr butte An
lmpromptu Revue" Paul Morton, IF
the four Mortons, and Naomi Glass
have new musical satire, Before and
After" Ideal" the champion woman
swimmer and diver will be seen In he~
big aquatic spectacle. She viii lecture
10 ladies and girls after the Mouda
matinee, conduct boys swimming
contest after the "Wednesday matinee.
and give = beauty hints lecture 10
ladies only after THURSDAYS matinee.
Other attractions win be Sophyc Bar
nard, in a cycle Of songs sung BY mu-
steal comedy stars; Mrs. Gene Hughes
and company in Lady Gossip" Lou
Anger and Mabelie Sherman and Ar
thur Uttry in musical comedy Dtts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
COLUMBIA.

One Of the genuine novelties of the
season will begin q weeks enlightenment
at the Columbia Theater today with
a single performance at 800 O'Clock.
II is a motion of q hundred-nne trip
taken at the bottom of the ocean, re-
vealing all Of the mysteries Of the
marine world-aqueouE. raineraI. veCo-
table and animal. The most marvel
Gus photographs ever taken is the
way DR.. Paul Bartsch, of the Smith
sOnian Institution described the re-
marhable films which are called 'Thir-
" Leagues Under the Sea" This nan
Drama of natures hidden marvels fur
nishes theatergoers new sensation
and has resulted in packing the thea
tiers in every city where they have been
presented. These remarkable pictures,
taken in the crystal waters of the
West indies, are az clear as il made
in a Photographic studio. Thirty
Leagues Under the Sea" will be shown
afternoon and night throughout the
week with the single exception OF the
Monday matinee. which will he omit
ted. Prices during this engagement
will b. y, 80 and 80 cents, and al mat
lnees . cents.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
NATIONAL.

hlaw and changers new production
Of ''Ben-HuT'' will be the Offering at
the National Theater next week This
brillinat play from the pen or Gen Lew
W allace has been a success for more
than decade. Few plays have touched
its artistic and financial record, and
this, its sixteenth year, promises an
other season of success as great as
those which have preceded it. The
cause for this interest in the dramat-
ization of General Wallace's story is
that the play appeals to every PERSON
who enjoys a big spectacle The vivid
pictures of life under the Oriental sun.
which William Youngs decentralization
visualtzes, and to which Klaw and En-
LANCER have given life and color. is n
sure magnet for lovers OF good art in
the thester. Lastly. the supreme height
10 which stage mechanics as well as
art have been brought in the race scene
would in itself have made the play a
success. Years of repetition have not
dulled the interest in the subject The
company assembled to present Ben
Hur' includes Richard Butler, a Wash
tnstonisn- who has the title role.
1t is well TO bear in mind the fact
that the curtain rises on the evening
performance of 'Ben-Hur'' promptly at
o'clock. and at 2 o'clock on the matt
nees- and that no one will be seated
during the prelude.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
GARDEN.

This week at Moore's Garden Theater
has been termed revival week, and
will be devoted to REVEALS of the
famous plays with Famous Players.
The chief attraction Monday and Tues
day will be Marguerite Clerk in Wild
fire. by Mary Germaine. So great
was the success of this clever star some
few weeks ago at Moore's Strand
Theater as 10 make a return engage
ment imperative. Maclyn Arbucklc. the
unctuous and rotund funmRker. will be
seen in George AIDES comedy-drama
The County Chairman" Wednesday.
The piece is presented by many of the
original company, including the star
and Willis Z. Sweatnam. Thursday Will
bring the return of Nine. Bertha Kalich
in Marta of the Lowlands," which
tells a powerful story of the mountain
people of Spain. RobSCt Edeson will be
seen Friday in Where the Trail Di-
vides," a companion play and sequel TO
Strongheart." THE Strangers of
Paris David Belasco's popular melo-
drama, will bring the week TO a close
Saturday. There will be other film
features daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
OSTRANDER.

The last of Harry C. Ostrander's
series OF five travel talks, with their
superb illustrations. will be given at
the Belasco Theater tonight at $50. The
subject will be Ceylon and India, but it
will also deal with Port Said and the
Suez Canal The pictures VIII show and
stories will be told of Colombo, the
modern capital. native life in the Pet
tab. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital
central India from Bombay to Anime
dabad, Rajputana, Cawnpore, Lucknow,
and tragic memories of the Sepoy
mutiny; Calcutta and the Khali Chat,
and the botanical gardens down this
Hoogly. AS has been the case in his
other lectures. Mr.. Ostrander will tell
many facts regarding native life and
customs not generally included in such
lectures. as he made his home with
the natives OF the places he describes
for the purpose OF getting facts regard
ing their inner life.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
GAYETY.

The Globe Trotters," presenting a
two-act musical burIesque entitled the
''Dowry Seekers," will be the attrac-
ton at the Gayety Theater this week
An excellent cast depicts the various
characters and a pretty and lively
chorus Of twenty-five girls dance and
sing the various musical numbers.
: mong those 10 be seen in the pTinci
pal roles are Leo Kendall. Eddie Col
Inns. Eta Jocrns, Frank Hunter. Edith
Mirtield, Billie Moore, Nadge DaTrCl.
Don Trent. Florence Davenport ana
Bob Algicrs. Sixteen big musical
broadway hits Will he introduced in
GLIDING "Cherie.' waltz of the Rose.
broadway Love" At tfre Ball"
That Wonderful Dengoza Strain.
and when It's Night Time Down in
Burgundy" The first act represents a
beautiful mansion In New Orleans and
the second net a famous hotel at
Birmingham. The play was written
10y James r. Cooper and Tom McRac.
Friday night will be country store
night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
CASINO.

The bis feature at the Casino Thea
ter this week viii be OnaIp and his
mysterious manipulation Of an upright
PIANO, with the person who plays il.
.irst suspending them in midair without
visible support. The attraction has
mystified patrons Of the big theaters
throughout the country. and makes it;
hrSt appearance here in popular vaude-
VILE st the Casino. -Four other stand
ard acts are promised to complete the
bliL Tho added attractions include the
Dig Christmas toy store tomorrow and
w ednesday evenings. and at the Sat-
urday matinee: the country store, with
Is useful gifts, Tuesday. Thursday,
and Saturday nights, and the amateurs
Friday night. y change OF bill is an
nounced for Thursday
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
DICKENS RECITAL.

Frank Spcaight has chosen "Micaw
ber'' as the subject of his third Dick
ems recital at the Belasco next Tuesda-
afternoon. This is said to be one o
his best and most perfect delineation
of Dickens characters, and consists G
the following chapters: Waiting 70
Something TO Turn Up" ''M,Cawbc
Meets Uriah TTecp;" David CopperiIeI.
in Love-" ''Micawbcr as Keeps Con
fidential Clerk" ''Micawber Suspect
Heep to he a Villain" ''Micawber'.
Great Denunciation Of Uriah ITccp:'
Something Turns Up at Last" l.
preparing his interesting recitals NJ
SpeaiSht first reads the book he intend.
to prepare, several times from cover {.
cover, marking every fine sentence tina
is peculiarly Dickensian in its express
sion OF sentiment. When he has tn,
whole plot clearly he chooses all tn,
most humorous parts possible and link.
them up with a complete dramatic set.
ting. The parts chosen may origin,
ally take i've or six hours to read, ant
this has to be cut to an hour and forty
minutes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
MOORE'S STRAND.

Paramount pictures continue 10 hold
the screen at Moore's Strand Theater,
the principal feature today. tomorrow,
and Tuesday being Tyrone Power, in a
film version Of the late Bronson How
ards society drama, "Aristocracy." As
Jefferson Stockson. DIr Power is seen
to distinct advantage. and in his sup
Iort appear Marguerite Skirvin, Eana
Mayo, Ida Waterman, Arthur Hoops.
William Rossell, and other members of
the Famous Players Company. We'd
ncsday and Thursday the leading at
traction will be Schller's drama, VII
liam Tell,' enlisting the services Of
many screen celebrities of Germany.
The remainder of the week will be de-
voted to the exclusive local showing of
THE Pursuit OF the Phantom" written,
acted and directed by Hobart Ros-
worth and in his support will appear
Courtney Foot Helen WaIcot. Lois
Weber, James Neill. Robert Frederick.
Theodore Roberts, and Grace Ellistone.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
JARDIN DE DANSE

Swan Wood, the beautiful American
girl from the New York Winter Garden.
furnishes the dancing speciality offered
this week by Washington's Jardin de
Danss. Miss Wood Is the Shubert star.
who succeeded Bessie CLAYTON at the
Winter Garden becoming the premiere
danseuse of The Passing Show of
1879 In her exhibitions this week at
the Jardin de Danse she will feature her
Eastern Sword Dance, which ends with
difficult whirling dervish effect her
dance of the Persian Veil. classic Greek
numbers, and her Castillian and Span
ish dances in which she won her fame
both at the Winter Garden. and at Rec
tors. In introducing each week a big
New York dancing speciality in addition
to other attractions the Jardin de Danse
has slipped quickly into popularity with
a clientele desiring good clean fun in
environment where no alcoholic drinks
are served to patrons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
CRANDALL'S.

CrandaIrs Theater begins the week <
program OF photoplays today with the
special return engagement Of Lola" a
Shubert production featuring Clora
Eimball Young. The play is ar sdapta-
ton OF owen Davis play from the
French novel OF the same name. Mon
dav and Tuesday The Marked Wom-
an" an interesting tale OF the Boxer
uprising in 1850, also by owen Davis,
viii be the main attraction. Barbar Ten
nant the gifted star, plays the principal
part. In response to special REQUESTS. "a
return engagement of The Seats Of the
Mighty" featuring Lionel Barrymore
and Thomas jefferson, will be the
Wednesday attraction. Thursday and
Friday william Fox presents Edmund
Brcese in The Walls OF Jericho" as
produced on the stage by James X
Hackctt. Saturday the feature will be a
Klaw Il Erlanger production Of The
Wife
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
MAJESTIC.

The Majestic Stock Company promises
10 make itself popular by the humor-
Gus incidents and bright songs in first
rate specimen Of high-class modern
musical comedy, which will be the at
traction at the Majestic Thcater this
week Every possible attention has
been given TO detail and the members
Of the company have hccn carefully
selected each TO act. speak and sing
their parts Ia the very best Of their
respective ability. and form part in
tho excellent series OF stage pictures to
be seen on the bUrlcsquc stage. Be
sides an olio distinct Of merit, two
witty satires are to be Introduced to
the patrons this week for the first time.
Two special Sunday concerts have been
arranged Tor today at and SIZE p. IA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
COSMOS.

Tho ieadiu" attractions at the Cosmos
Thcatcr This week will be- Kid Egan.
champion feathcrwoiEit Of the south
in a priz" ring monolOGuo. with shadow
boxing and sparring The sig. Franz
troupe 1f comedy cyclists, with com
edy Interpolation and single wheel work
VIII be another exceptional feature.
Stress and Becker viii present "A musical
number. with tn" cello. violin. trumpet,
doublc-voiced coTnat, and viola do
GAMBIA. the Village choir I'm the songs
that Will never die and Mercedes Book
and company, have The Lisping Ste
nOSTaphcT.' Tho Hearst -Sclig news
pictures. giving views Of the war i'm
Europe. vii! lead the photoplay attrac-
tons which ar" - feature Of each per-
Torrance. The bill will be changed
Thursday. beginning with the matinee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

The achievement of Alexander Graham
sell by his invention OF the teIenbC,ne
vas never more sincerely called blessed
man by Washington theatergocrs last
week. 1t has enabled them 10 convey
70 MRS. William Gay Brown their CON
Srsaulauons on her transformation
rom the lzetta Jewel they all knew and
loved without betraying JUST how sorry
they feel to have lost La iowa Her
inosa- II seems TO be a foregona con-
ciSsion that Mrs Brown will never be
seen on the stage again. And this con-
cluSon L. based on a fair foundation CT
Iact Miss Jewel was an actress be-
'ause II offered her a means IF making
= Irving. Being one of those persons
Who believed in doing everything well
she was an extraordinarily capable
actress. But II was her profession, and
not her life. Those of US who knew
her as a player We're fairly well con-
1bced that when she married she
would retire absolutely and finally
rom the stage. And il can be assumed
With 4 fair degree OF accuracy that she
has done so. The thousands OF people
% whom she has given many evenings
~ pleasant entertainment can sincerely
Rish Mrs. Brown all the happiness the
uture can possibly bring her. They can
do II whole-heartedly because Of the
great number Of times she has made
Q hegn happy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
Drama League Will
Hear Clayton Hamilton

Much interest has been aroused by the
announcement of the Drama League of
the lecture to be delivered tomorrow
afternoon by CLAYTON Hamilton at the
Woodward * Lothrop auditorium MIR
Hamilton's recent success as a play
wright. combined with his reputation
as a critic. promises an afternoon of
entertainment as well as profitable ais
cussion- Mr.. Hamilton has utilized the
most modern methods Of the staSe in
the presentation OF his new play. THE
Big Idca''-methods that were new this
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13
SOME LEFT-OVERS FOR THE
THEATER OILERS
By GARDNER MACK.

Sothern and Julia Marlowe Mrs Soth-
ern) for the winter. as GOSSIP has il
they intend making their home here.
Announcement has been made that the
SOtherns have leased a fine old place
In Georgetown for the winter and in
tend 70 spend all their tinB here. This
statement has been denied several times
and as many times reiterated. 1t is
probable that nothing definite will be
known until the Sotherns actually come
here
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

MaTN Alden was a visitor 10 Wash
ington last week-a real visitor-be-
cause she came here to spend a few
days of leisure with her husband, Di-
rector Harry andrews. of the Poll
PLAYERS. Miss Alden il in splendid
spirits and expresses the greatest hope
for the present theatrical season. She
expects to appear in big part in a new
production within the course of the next
few Mccks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Otis Turner. the Universal director,
who produced Damon and Pythias -
being exhibited at the Beiasco this
week. took a course IN archaeology ana
architecture before starting in With the
production
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Natalie Alt is 10 have an important
part in The Girl of Girls" which will
shortly be seen at the Columbia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Cincent Serrano has been added to the
cast that is to support Margaret Hing
ton In The Lie" Henry Arthur Jones'
new play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Otis Harlan is 70 have an important
part In the musical show for which
Daniel V. Arthur has already engaged
Marie Cahill and Richard Garlic.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Swan Wood. the young American danc-
er. who Is the attraction at the Jardin
de Dance this week, has a whiriing Ger
wish finale to her Eastern Sword
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Victor Morley. late Of MY Best Girl
has been engaged to support Marie
Cahill and Richard earle in the new
musical show Daniel V. Arthur Is pre-
pairing for them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Supporting Lou Tellegen in Secret
Strings" will be seen Mary Nash,
Frederic de Belleville. Hamilton Re
velle and Marion Abbott ". II. Fra
geo IL making the production.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

The engagement OF Phyllis Nelson
Terry IN the production Of Twelfth
Night in New York has come to an
abrupt END.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Lawrence DOrsay has closed his tour
in Canada. and expects TO open > y Is
in the United States with The Par Il
Pawtucket"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

Annie Russell has a new play in re-
hearsal in the cast OF which will be given
Toilette Paget j. W. Austin, and Lionel
Pape.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-12-13

IL is planned to make a vaudeville
sketch of Get Rich Quick WaIlinr-
ford, with Robert Sherman in the prin-
cipal part.