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The Washington times., 1914-01-01

cessful musical play followed by an
avalanche Of plays written along the
same lines. having the same basic
ideas and produced with the intention
OF drawiAg money into the box Office
before the taste Of the public, changes 70
something else. Plays, for this reason.
are said to run in cycles, and the musi-
cal play OF yesterday Is followed by the
crook play Of today, which, IN turn.
gives way to the half whimsical, half
fantastic comedies which seem to have
the call this season." says Mr.. Mitchell
The man who are most concerned in
The Queen Of the Movies believe that
In this new play they have struck some
thing that viii be as much a smashing
success as "F1orodora." The public win
have the opportunity Of deciding this
question next Monday night, when the
play win have what practically is its
premiere In the Columbia T.neater
After a weeks run in Washington, the
play will go directly to New York for
an indefinite engagement in the Globe
Theater. opening on January T.
Some Of the cast who are to be seen
IN the premiere in Washington are Valli
VaHL who made such a tremendous
success IN The Purple Road;'' Frank
Moplan. and Alice Dovey. There viii be
chorus OF seventy-fiYe people.
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a funny toll Just Ike . mop

about to dash off with her into the
jungle when an aged elephant came
crashing through the reeds.
Now. this old elephant knew the girl
well, for he had once belonged to her
father. So he thought Of a way to
save her He pretended to stumble
and tripped over the-non, who imme-
diately opened his mouth and let tife
hastily climbed upon the elephants
back.
What is the trouble here asked the
elephant, shaking his huge read wise
why, some wicked man shu: me up
meant to run off with one of the peo-
Stuff" laughed the elephant, l do
not believe a bit. A big fellow like
Yes, / did," roared the lion. II
walked into it this morning after meat:
and the door shut tight, AMI there
was till that child set me FREE"
''WeIl,' replied the elephant, ''if you
wish me to credit your story ] will
have to see il with nv own ey es."
VERY angry, and wishing to prove
his words, the lion leaped back into
the cage, and as he did so the elephant
swung the door shut tight.
laughed the elephant: "and an migrate
ful fellow like you deserves it. ! hope
yO, will be now held forever."
Mira slipped down from the elephants
back. In her hand was the knife she
used in cutting figs. She slipped up to
where the lions tail hung sally down
outside the bars, and with a few swift
slashes OF her knife cut the hair on
cleanly, so that there was left at the
end only a tuft Of il like a brush.
II tell you what we will do" said
Mira "If you will show me the rubies
| will let you out, but the elephant here
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
New Year Receptions

The Interstate Committed assisted
by the ladies Of the Montgomery coun-
ty Just Government League, will be al
home at their headquarters, 1905 G
street northwest, today, from until
o'clock, and from s until 10 o'clock.
Mrs. T. J. Cowie. assisted by her
daughter. Mrs. r. E. Ledbetter, and
Mrs z. W. Reynolds, will receive from
until Z o'clock today at the Highlands.
Mrs. Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, wife of
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, who
recently has moved into 1875 NJ street,
will he at home today and on the fol
lowing Thursdays OF the month.
Mrs. George Ran will receive this
afternoon at her residence in Twenty
first street from until o'clock.
-
The Misses Leckie will receive this
afternoon at their home, 1885 Harvard
street.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Stock will re-
ceive this afternoon from until
o'clock at their residence in Lanier
place and will entertain at an informal
dancing party this evening
Mrs. ]. L. McCreery and her sister,
Miss McCreery. will receive this even
ing at 1905 Irving street in compliment
to the Excelsior Club, of which Miss
McCreery is president.
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Saying Adieu

- ID you ever notice how few peo-
pie know how to make their
departure gracefully? They
start for the door, pause, repeat
what they have already said, make
some conventional remark about hoping
TO see You soon. smile, gaze aimlessly at
the pictures on the wall or studiously
at a piece of bric-a-brac, fuss with their
furs, II they're feminine, straighten
their tie IL they're masculine. while you
acquire set, patient smile that is hor-
rtbly detrimental to a beautiful express
sion.
It is a positive relief when some alert
person rises briskly and makes a cor
dial but brief adieu.
1t really makes for popularity, too,
for 1t does not give the Hstless the i'm
preston Of uncertainty or lack of self
confidence suggested by numerous inane
words oil useless pauses.
And this awkward situation which
constantly arises Is the silence which
too often occurs when trying to think
have met you." of course, THANK
you," or That's gracious of YOU" are
pet phrases, but, as a well-known Eng
lishwoman said a short while ago,
nothing is so simple as ITS mutual. -
II serves in SO many instances
Besides being an apt and graceful
return, II saves the necessity for think
ing Of some clever and complimentary
repartee to equal the courtesy expressed
by the other person. The busy world
hasn't much time to think about the
little things, but II is deeply grateful
Tor harmony in little things.
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For The Times Children
Just Before It's Bedtime
Why Lions Have Bushy Tails.

nee upon a time hundreds of
years ago, when everybody
lived in the jungle. there was
a tribe of people that made
huts on the bank of a river in the lower
part Of Asia.
As the weather was warm they wore
few clothes and the sun shone hot on
their brown skins. But they could run
like the wind through the tall grass and
needed little except the food that grew
wild all about.
There was some great trouble ir all
this easy time. OF course. these wasn't
any school, and boy could go fishing
all day, but II WAS unpleasant for a
mother to leave her baby in the front
while she cooked dinner and eturn to
find a lion had borne il off to the
swamps. 1t was the wild beasts that
made the trouble, after all-especially
a huge lion that stalked about by moon
light. One could see him creeping out
of the sands Of the dessert or wading
through the soft reeds of the lowlands.
And by nights his roars made the sim
pie folks shIver on their beads OF leaves.
Then the chief of the tribe said he
knew a way to fix the brute. So he had
his men gather long, strong poles, with
which they built big cage; then there
was a door fixed open and from the in
side of this door was hung a big bit Of
meat.
when the lion goes in and pulls at
the meat" explained the chief, "the door
will fall shut and we will have him
tight"
Now wher the chief said this there
was a small girl listening to every word.
Her name was Mira Tongo. and her
father was one of the soldiers Of the
king. Mira was very fond Of eating figs
and of the chiefs youngest son. but, of
course. the chief did not wish his son to
rg,arrv the daughter Of simple soldier
The next morning Mira ran early at
dawn down to the cage. Sure enough
there, pacing to and fro, was the great
lion, shaking the bars and very angry
Let me out of here, let me out of
here" he growlcd to the girl. "Oh, no."
exclaimed Mira. You are a cruel beast
ord do 20 much harm that 7 would not
open the door for anything
''If you will only let me out" whined
the lion. now much worried, 81 will
Dl omise to be good. and beSidesI will
show YOU where there is n great pile of
Tubies in the Jungle"
''WeIl. II YOU give ME your word to he
kind anG not harm anyone answered
Mira, Il will let you go free. She
opened the door. and out sprdng the
lion. Without stopping a moment n
seized the girl In his mouth and was
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
LOCAL MENTION.

A Happy New Year To You.
Electric Webster, III 9Th.
HThe Crusaders" -Four Great Reels.
Don't miss this ma. velous production
And other features, today Virginia.
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win be your keeper. and when you get
try forever"
So the lion promised, and as the ele-
phant said he would 1ct as guard. Mira
let the lion out and followed II, when
1t lead the way to a pile Of rubies hid
den deep in the jungle. Then the lion,
who was much ashamed Of his shorn
tail, went away, and at his back
crashed the elephant through the reeds
Far. far. far to the south he went. and
that is why today there are no lions in
northern Asia. And that Is also why
the lion we see In the circus has a
funny tail just like a mop.
Tomorrow-"The Magic Stick
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Woman Knocked Down
By JOy-Riding Party

Run down by an automobile contain
ing party of joy riders, who, 1t is said,
did not stop after the accident, Mrs.
Burnett Judd, twenty-five years old, of
1899 Eleventh street northwest, is in
Emergency Hospital today suffering
from bruises about the head and body.
Her condition is not regarded as serious.
Mrs. Judd was crossing Massachusetts
avenue, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
street northwest, Wednesday night,
when she was knocked down
Several persons witnessed the accident
and rushed to the womans aid. A pass
ing automobile took her to the hospital
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
White House Free of
Guests on New Year

For the first time since James Monroe
was President Of the United States, and
incuEurated the New Year reception at
the White House. the executive mansion
today was free of guests. It was almost
sepulchraI in its silence. The President
beng at Pass Christian, Miss, most
of the servants and attendants were
given a holiday.
secretary TumuIty was at the Execu-
tive Orfices for a short while, disposing
of a heavy mail of New Year greetings,
and through the State Department. sew
cral cablegrams Of congratulation to the
President from foreign rulers were
translated and transmitted to the
President.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

dents after spending several days as
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. D.. Powder
maker, OF Philadelphia.
Miss Eleanor Selinger, of Columbia
road, has as her guests Miss Jeanette
AIberts and Miss Amy Cohen, Of New
York. - -
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Kohner have as
their guest their niece, Miss Louise
Gruber, Of Baltimore.
A formal party will be given on Sun
day evening by Miss Anna Sandberg,
in honor of her guest, Miss Lena Gold
off, of Roxbury. Mass.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

nee upon a time hundreds of
years ago, when everybody
lived in the jungle. there was
a tribe of people that made
n the bank of q river in the iower
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Ahg TO illness. Mrs. Joseph Strauss.
IL Rear Admiral Strauss. L. S. y.
Dresden. VIII not receive Friday.
iIl be at home the following Fri
4 the month.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Play Productions, Like
Fashions, Move in Cycles

creation proves popular and becomes all
the rage. so is the production Of a sue
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
McDonough Has Written
Many Popular Scores.

UicH hCDOlOuBn SIdIIeQ out 10 elec-
trify the world as newspaper reporter,
beginning On the New York World He
was known in those days as a man who
could write the news better than get IT.
Then he became q playwright, his first
effort, THE Prodigal Father" still be-
ing played in Europe. He wrote farces
for May Irwin, Marie Jansen and Marie
Tempest He furnished the books and
lyrics for The Algerian ''The Wizard
of o." Babes in Toyland," 1T Hap
pened in Nordland." The Midnight
Sons" "The Summer wIdowers." The
Henpecks, The Never Homes and
finally his best achievement. The Count
an opera which he has named Five"
for which Franz Lehar has furnished
the music, soon will be presented.
There is a Mrs. MacDonough and a
son in school. His wife Is Margaret JEFF
ferson, a granddaughter of the late Jo-
seph Jefferson, and his son Is a football
enthusiast.
Once upon q time, in his short but va
ried career, Mr. MacDonough was q
scenic artist for short period. At this
time, his visiting cards read .Owen
GIendower MacDonough," but now
everybody knows him by the name Of
Glen.
Julian Mitchell who has put on the
"Oueen OF the Movies SAYS that he
tries to mold public opinion just as the
editor of a newspaper molds the opin-
ions of his readers. He has no involved
set of theories regarding the theater,
but tries to follow the styles as he finds
them, or to make styles of his own-a
sort of Paquin of the theater, as it
were.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT
DOWN THE COUNTY
Captain Warner Travers' Automobile,
Turned Over Yesterday Afternoon,
Mar t'rapo-- Occupants Slightly
Br";stsi. But Not Seriously Injured

While running at a fair rate OF
speed yesterday afternoon on the
road between the South Dorchester
Bank and Grape, the automobile of
Captain Warner Travers, of Fishing
Creek, driven by his son. struck a
sharp rut in the road, as a result of
which one of the wheels was smash
ed down and the machine turned
over, throwing the occupants out. In
the car at the time of the accident
besides the driver, were Mr.. German
Robinson, of Toddville, teacher of
one of the schools on Hooper's Is
land; one of the sons Of Captain
Henry I. Phillips. and his wife and
baby, and Capt. Phillips daughter.
Mr.. Robinson was. perhaps,the worst
injured. having his arm and knee
quite badly bruised and skinned.
while the others escaped with lesser
injuries. Miss Phillips being quite
badly shaken UP and little bruised
about the head. All of the mem
bers of the party were able to get
up and walk about without difficult
ty, and left shortly after the acct
dent for their homes at Fishing
Creek.
Capt. Travers secured an extra
wheel today and brought the car to
Cambridge, and expects to have 1t
fixed up within a few days. That no
one was more seriously injured
seems little short of miraculous.
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Magician Performs Unusual Feat

The Great Neuman. Russian mind
reader apd magician. performed at
noon today the unusual feat which
he had announced that he would do
at Cambridge, upon his arrival. A
committee, composed of Messrs. Chas.
Lake. James E. Reese, Walter Stew
ems and Mr.. Holland. had instruc-
tions to hide an article some place In
the city.
After they had carefully secreted q
stife, they :. tuJ1td to the Grant OPP
era House. mere Iiof. Neuman was
waiting for them. lie had been
|bindfolded and SO securely that it
vas absolutely Impossible for him to
see daylight. He jumped into a
team. with two Spirited horses and
deovn wildly down tie street. Down
Race street the forses came at a
RAPID gait. and the blindfolded man
directed the steeds around the cor
nev Of Race and High streets; out
H:gh street they dashed. and near
the Camhrlise shirt fact!::, the
Great .;e .nsn located che hidden
article easily. In a knothole, out
sid. OF a .stsat sriidiag -, found
the knife, which bad been SO careful
ly secreted by the committee in a
spot where they thought NO human
being could locate without difhculty.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02
4 Scrap Of Paper

At the Auditorium Wednesday ev-
ening next will appear some Of the
best local talent in our city, in the
famous old French comedy. "Pattes
de Mouche." by Sardou. which has
been translated into English "a
Scrap Of Paper" and is being play
ed in the largest theatres in the
country. It is a fine play, ingenious
~ built, admirably adapted to the
actors need. but neither deep emo
tional nor genuinely dramatic. 1t is
a neat model of a well built comedy
carpentered rather than developed.
Lester Wallack was the first Prosper
tournament In this country and was
later followed by John Drew and
the cast is preserved as interesting.
Mr.. Richard H. Dixon will be the
Prosper tournament on Wednesday
night and the rest of the cast ap-
pears elsewhere in this issue. Much
care has been taken with the stage
settings and everything promises at
this time a fine production. Music
will be furnished by the Baraca Or
chestra. and the proceeds will be
for the benefit of the Baraca Class
which is caring for some young men
at the State sanitorium Tor Tubercu-
losis.
Reserved seats are now on sale
at the Postofflce Pharmacy and ev-
eryone who loves local talent and
wants to help a good cause should
not miss this play.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02

Tomorrow, matinee and night.will
be shown at the Auditorium. another
one of George Kleine's masterful
photoplays. "Othello." or "The Moor
Of Venice" This divine Shakes
pearean drama in reels was made
in Venice. For the making of"Oth-
ello." the city fathers declared half
holiday. canals were closed to mod
ern commerce, leaving only the aged
palaces. the gayly costumed players.
and clicking cameras Of the photo
drama company. "Othello" is offer
ed a real masterpiece. It is the first
shakespearean story filmed in its
proper environment as the master
would have wished. George Kleine.
who brought to this country Quo
Vadis" and 1.-THE Last Days Of Pom
peii," is also sponsor for this gigan-
tic production. Admission, matinee.
&C.; night. 10c.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02
Canal Meeting Tonight

Meetings in the interest Of the
Blackwater Canal will be held this
evening, at o'clock. at the corner
Of Henry and Franklin streets; at
100 at the store of q. Andrews &:
Son. Choptank avenue, and at eight
o'clock at Oscar Moore's store, cor
ner Of Race and Washington SITS.
The Citizens Band will furnish music
at all Of these meetings, and ad-
dresses will be made by well-known
speakers. Whether or not you IA
vor this canal. come out and hear
what those who advocate it have to
say.
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CHURCH LOCALS.

II you enjoy good laugh. see
the troubles "a Scrap Of Paper"cau-
ses at the Auditorium Wednesday
night:
The ladies' Of st. Paul's N. p.
Church viN hold an oyster supper In
the Armory Thursday night. Nov.
5th. The public Is invited to at
tend.
"A box social will be held by the
German EvangeIical Church. at Mey-
er's sehoolhouse. adjoining the farm
Of Mr.. F. H. Meyer. on this ev-
ening, Nov. 2. Everybody welcome.
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BRIEF LOCALS
Auditorium tonight.

Auditorium tonight.
Miss Maud Richardson is spending
sometime in Baltimore, as the guest
of relatives.
Mary Pickford night at the Audi
forum, in addition to select bill of
other photoplays.
Mrs. George Eisenhauer, of Ro-
uand Park, is visiting Mrs. Mary
Longfellow, at her home on Glas-
cow street. this city.
Mr.. Howard Matthews, of St.John' IS
College, Annapolis. is spending some
time in this city, visiting at his home
on Choptank avenue.
Mr.. Frank A. Hurlock. of Ches-
tertown. arrived in Cambridge yes
terday evening to visit his wife and
son, the little fellow having arrived
yesterday morning.
Mrs. William C.. Gootee had pre-
sented to her today glass of ripe
Strawberries that were grown on the
Johnson farm. at Choptank. Md, the
berries being picked and given her
by Mr.. Chas. E. Price.
II the Blackwater Canal is built,
the water will flow through Cam
bridge creek, in each direction, for
five hours. at the rate of two miles
an hour. With the water in the
creek thus displaced. twice a day,
new water running in during the
length of the two tides. it does not
seem reasonable to believe that a
Sewerage Disposal Plant will be nee
essary. Read the notice on the first
page and enroll as one of the citizens
who prefers the canal. with a low
tax rate, to the Disposal Plant, with
almost a double tax rate.
Thrilling Apart detective play,
"Spectra at The Hour of Midnight, I"
will more than reimburse you for the
admission price charged tonight, in
connection with the great magician,
Neuman. The daring feat of jump
ing of the flying express, crossing the
high bridge, into the river. many feet
below. will take you off your chair.
The play is full of thrilling action
and this feature will be played be-
fore the Neuman performance, from
It's to SIS, so be on hand early, if
you want to see these big thrilling
plays each night. The general ad-
mission of 10c. is a very low price
for the excellent show at the Opera
House tonight. Reserved seats 20c.;
extreme front. 30c.
On the first page of this issue ap-
pears a message to the people of
Cambridge which is one Of unusual
Importance. It may not be generally
known, but it is nevertheless fact,
that the Commissioners of Cam
bridge have at this time detailed
specifications Of such q Sewerage
Disposal Plant as may be necessary
in the near future. unless some ar
rangement can be made about the
harbor nuisance. This Disposal
Plant will cost about $90,000;it will
cost about $4,000 a year to main
tain it; interest and sinking fund
charges on q bond issue will mean
q heavy burden to Cambridge tax
payers and q hard blow to the fu-
ture of the town. because the tax
rate will mount to not less than
$1.05, instead Of the present rate of
so cents.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02
Notice to The Public.

Ny business has been taken over
by tho United Stores Company. where
I may be found. and where shall
be in better position to furnish
butter. eggs. and chickens than I
have been AsEdtofore. thank the
public tor its liberal patronage in
the past. and trust to continue to be
favored with large portion Of bust
ness In the future.-Smith. the Egg
Man.-Adv. 10-22-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02

Don't miss that comedy at the
Auditorium Wednesday night. "A
Scrap of Paper" by local talent. It's
the best yet.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1914-11-02

Can you find "a Scrap Of Pa
peri" See Louise and Suzanne hunt
for it in the second act, at the Audi
forum Wednesday night.
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
EDDIE PLANK REFUSES
$500 FROM FEDERALS
TO JUMP FROM CONNIE
Athletics Veteran SOuhpaw Cannot See Way to Leave His Old
Leader for the maders-Iohn NJ. Ward Sought to
Get Him to Join the Brooklyn Tip Tops.

EEOOKLYN, May 1s.-Eddie Plank.
tho veteran Southpaw OF the Attn
Ieiics. came near being a Tip-ToP.
Last winter. when the Federal League
was scouting for players. Plank was
on the verge of quitting the Mackmcn
because of difference OF 500 in the
Eaiary that he asked for and the
=siarv Connie Mack offered 70 pay
him
John NJ. Ward made the trip to Ed
dies home in Gettysburg ut Plank's
request. and learned that he had not
yet signed up with the Athletics be
Cauue he asked Connie Mack for a
salary of 5000 for the season OF 1914
whereas all Mack was willing to pay
Vas S4,500
Ward. on behalf Of the Brooklyn
Federal League club, offered Plank
500 and now says that if Plank had
a sked for $4,000 the Wards would have
been willing TO pay him that sum.
Eddie informed John NJ. that he
wjulG think over his offer. In the
meantime Connie Mack must have
learned that Plank was about ready TO
ftop over TO the Tip-Tops, for he sent
him a contract calling for salary Tor
s. coo.
Flank told me when I was in Get
tyshurg that he could not agree with
Mack on the salary question, said
Ward in discussing the negotiations ne
The Washington times., 1914-05-18
VICTORY WILL GIVE
M'CUE MORE BOUTS
BaItimorean Will Dc His Best
to Defeat Kid Egan at Ard
more on Thursday.

Young McCue means to try every
trick of the ring TO defeat Kid Egan
Thursday night at ArGmore. for he has
been promised severaI battles in pnIia-
dcIphia in the event OF victory. He
has been working hard TO make the
weight of 126 pounds at o'clock, and
IS now ready TO make the battle Of his
long career. Egan. always in shape. =
doing light work to keep hts muscles
supple. claiming that hS needs little
Lard training TO win from McCue. rh"E
VIII go fifteen rounds at Ardmore
= hursday night. each boxer having
losted 4 substantial side b. with the
Eporung Editor OF The Times.
Karl Herr. the duskv nEhtp uEht.
= no defeated Young sam LanSfOrG so
handily in Baltimore Il few weeks IgO,
will open the card with stN-round
bout. facing Kid Chinh. who has been
trailing Herr for severa! months. Ibis
bout should be a hair-raiscr.
Young Thomas, WashinGtUn's promis-
ing 122-pouIder, viii tackle skinny
Dougherty, Of Baltimore, seeking 10 re-
verse a decision IN the Baltimorean's
favor Of some months ago. They will
travel eight ROUNDS. unless something
happens ScfUre that.
Many Of the Washington and st. Louis
baseball players arc expected to be
st the ringsde when the snow opens,
az they are all fans OF the boxing game.