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The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
COLLECTORS CONFERENCE
 PROVED VERY SUCCESSFUL

Writing from washington. Col lector Of Customs John E. Pugh, says the Collectors conference at New York was very suecessrui. Ther,, were S7 persons present. in- cluding the collectors from 4s dis tricts, department chiefs, and delegation from the New York customs office, at the head of which was Collector of Customs Dud' ley Field Malone. Assistant sec retary of the Treasury Petrs was al- so present.
 Mir. Pugh was in Washington, sep- tember 23, and expected to remain there a week, and then leave for home via New Orleans and Los Angeles. ..
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
FRENCH LEFT WING FORGED
 TO RETREAT TO SAVE ITSELF

Berlin. Oct. .-It was officially reported today that the German right wing in France had forced the left wing of the allies to re- treat and to save them from an initiation General Joffre had re- Cruited rum the center.
 It Is reported here officially that the Germans have won a decisive victory over the Russians near Lyck'
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
MARSHAL BISHOP NAMES
 TWO MORE DEPUTIES

U. s. Marshal H. A. Bishop last week announced the appointment of Henry James Wallace to be deputy marshal at Wrangell vice w. D. Grant, resigned; of Martin Kildal to be deputy marshal at Peters burg, vice J. c. Allen, resigned.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
JAPS OCCUPY THE MOST
 IMPORTANT ISLAND OF GROUP

Pekin. Oct. News reached here today that the forces of the MiSado had taken possession of the most important island Of the Caro- line group yesterday.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
THREE GERMAN WARSHIPS
 REPORTED TO HAVE SUN

Toldo, Oct The news of the sinking of three German warships by vessels of the Japanese and English fleets in the bay at Ktau Chau was received here today.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
PARIS E AGAIN REPORTED
 IN DANGER OF CAPTURE

London, Oct. The boEnbard' ment of the inner forts is again tm' minent and people who wish to flee from the city have beeu re- Quested to leave at once. It is un- derstOod that the seat of the Bremen government will be returned to Paris from Borieaux tomorrow.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
GERMAN CAVALRY REAPPEAR
 ALONG THE WHOLE FRONT

Paris, Oct. The German cav airy reappearel today along the en- tire battle front line surrounding this city.
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
ceiveSi here today, claim that Count Zeppelin has completed his plans for O dfrigible raid on England at an early date.
CANADA Is CALLED UPON
 FOR ANOTHER CONTINGENT

Ottawa, Oct. 7--In accordance with a request from the British war office another contingent of 20,O0O Canadian troops will be raised within the Dominion as soon as possible
The daily Alaskan., 1914-10-07
COMPLETED ARRANGEMENTS
 FOR \ RAID ON ENGLAND

The Hague, Oct. 7-German news papers. copies Of which were re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Crandall's.

A feature film every day this week is
the announcement of Crandall's Theater.
This will be in addition to the regular
run Of first-time shown pictures Today's
feature is "Life's Bitter Dregs'' drama
OF refined sensationalism; tomorrow and
Tuesday. a Selig production in four parts.
Her Ladyship.' 1t was written by the
late Charles Coghlan with the idea of
featuring Lily Langtry, but instead was
given to his daughter, Gertrude Coghlan,
and is now shown for the first time in
pictorial form. Wednesday and Thurs
day the feature will be officer Jim a
Lubin photodrama by Lawrence McC7os-
key; Friday and Saturday, an Indian
feature, 1.-The Death Sign at High Noon,
Kalem production in four parts Sat
urday, 'Life's Temptation" depicting life
Of the underworld. will also be shown.
Coming attractions are "A Million Bid, -
a f1ve-part vitagraph feature, direct from
the vitagraph Theater. New York; "Old
Folks From Way Down East a rural
production, and "Treachery, four-part
drama Prof Green's Orchestra accom-
panies all pictures with appropriate mu-
sic. The latest and best ventilation sys-
tenn has been installed to make Gram
dalrs a desirable place to spend an after
noon or evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
A Misinterpretation.

MISS JANE adams said at Hull
-vA House. In Chicago, apropos OF the
recent criticisms of the Illinois women's
vote:
1.-THE ants were. of course, determined
to be dissatisfied with us. Because we
elected men instead of women, they were
dissatisfied with that Because we voted
lot Of towns dry-that, too, dissatisfied
them.
''They misinterpreted everything in their
desire to arrive at dissatisfaction. Yes,
their misinterpretations were as complete
as the tourists.
"a tourist one Saturday evening in
Glasgow, entered public house for a
lemonade. and saw in huge letters behind
the bar, Remember the Sabbath
"Quaffing his lemonade, the tourist told
the landlord that it gave him very great
pleasure to see a man of his profession
show such becoming reverence to the
day.
"'oh.' said the landlord, that Amt my
reason for putting that there sign up
there The idea is to remind my custom
ers of the Sunday closing law, SOS they'll
bring their TASKS to be filed Saturday
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Cosmos.

The Cosmos Theater bill this week
shows a headline quality throughout, with
Ezra Kendalrs famous little rural COM
edy, The Halfway House." presented by
Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher and Jesse
L. Lasky's Partisan VISIONS dart" for
starters, and the famous flying Carvels
and the funniest film picture ever in the
wind-up. 1.-THE Half Way House is a
droll sketch Of hucolic life that has been
one Of the enjoyable successes of big time
vaudeville this season. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins Fisher have established reputa-
tons as sterling comedy players. In
visions dart" Mr. Lasky will present
Mile. Claire De Perrine in reproductions
of hand painted studies and the great
masterpieces, one of the most beautiful Of
the Lasky art creations. The flying Car
wells. five of them, have a sensational
aerial act seldom seen outside the big
circuses. 1t is filed with daring and
thrilling feats The O'Neill sisters are
singers and dancers of repute and their
number Is said to be real feature In IT.
self Another act is to be announced in
the program.
An innovation this week will be the ex-
hibition Of a farce comedy OF the silent
world Of drama, Goodness Gracious, or
Movies as They Shouldn't Be-" with an
all-star cast comprising Sidney Drew.
Clara Kimball Young. Eitienne Girardot,
James Lackey. Kate Price and Ned Fin
ley. 1t is in three reels: has a heroine as
well as q hero, a villain. the hero's faith
er and the heroine's mother and father.
1t Is said to be the funniest production Of
nlmdom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Garden.

"The Hindu Nemesis" weird and
effective perturbation Of life and GUS
tom in the far east, will be the chief
attraction today at NIoore's Garden
Theater. A new Keystone comedy will
also be shown. and an abbreviated
concert given by the Garden Orchestra.
The chief attraction Monday and Tues
day will be Anstey's THE Brass Bot
tie" with cast of English stars in
Guiding Holman Clark, William Ter
riss, Seymour Hicks, Lawrence Gros-
smith, Alfred Bishop. ,Rudge Harding,
Mary Brough. Mrs. Berbohm Tree.
Molly Farrell. Doris Lytton and vane
Featerston. Wednesday and Thursday
the principal attraction will be VAN
pires of the Night" in five reels. and
Friday and Saturday The Spartan
Girl a dramatic episode in the Greek
and Turkish war.
The following exclusive features are
announced for the week Of May "a:
Union Eternal" the Famous Players
Company The Port of Missips Men,"
with Arnold DAILY in the Z" Tag role
Fighting Death" from - Blache
studio; The Claws OF t.seej" and
"Thro' Dante's Flames"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Orpheun.

The featured attraction at Moore's Or
pheum Theater today will be "Cnwritten
Justice" with Sydney Olcott in the lead
ing role. In addition there will be shown
four Universal first-run releases and a
keystone comedy. A brief concert will
be given by the Orpheum Orchestra. The
chief attraction Monday will be Brother
Officers a story of military life in In
dia; Tuesday, Under the Mask of Hon
esty," a detective drama from the studio
that produced ''Protea": Wednesday. a
wartime drama, "A Spy for a Day.
Thursday. 1.-The Air Torpedo" produced
with the cooperation of United States
Army and Navy officials: Friday, 1.-THE
Lost -arkness." and Saturday, Dark
ness and Dawn" from a scenario by Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett. adapted from
THE Dawn of Tomorrow" The daily
program will include. also. four first-run
Universal pictures and a continuation OF
''the exclusive stage dansante' twice a
day at and 10 pm. The Orpheum Or
chestra will play for the dancers as
well as the photo-plays.
Next week will he shown THE Prison
er of the Owls Python Robbery
Count Zarka,' an adaptation of Sar-
dou's diplomacy: Tracked Across the
Desert and 1.-The Actor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
GOLUNBA

A pretty little love tale will be unfold
ed at the Columbia Theater this week by
the Columbia Players in a revival OF
Sweet Lavender" one of the successes
of the New York Lyceum Theater Stock
Company, under Daniel Frohman. 1t is
a play of many parts and will therefore
afford excellent opportunity to every
member of the Columbia company.
George W Barber should find in Dick
Phenyi one of the greatest character
roles he has undertaken in the several
years he has been with the Columbia
Players Violet Heming will have part
in the title role that has always been
considered one of the best ingenue roles
ever written. Earl Brown will he seen as
Clement Hale. Jessie Glendinning as
Minnie. Carrie Thatcher as Ruth Holt,
Julia Blanc as Mrs. Gilfillian. Everett
Butterfield as Horace Dream. John M.
Kline as Godfrey Wedderburn. Willard
Robertson as DIR. Delaney. David Chase
as Mr.. Nav and George Darrell as Mr..
Bulger.
he scenes are all laid at the cham
bers of Mr.. Phenyl and Mr.. Hale. in Lon
don, and the story is developed in the
best style of Sir Arthur Wing Pinero, its
author. The humor is pure and whole
some and the play. though ESSENTIALLY a
comedy, tells a dramatic story of grip
ping interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
A@o}!a|lg1eba
WAHrdCtiOnN
NATIONAL

III Trovatore" Is the opening bill for
the annual engagement of the Aborn Eng
lish Grand Opera Company at the Ma
tional heater Madam Butterfly will
be presented for the last half of the
week.
The Aborn season here is one of the
established events of the music year.
and the Washington public. season after
season. continues to show its apprecia-
ton of good music at popular prices
This year the Aborns will bring many
new singers and their productions will
be staged with new settings, some of
them as pretentious as many of the road
organizations have offered.
In III Trovatore" Phoebe Crosby and
Aida Hemmi will alternate in the role of
Lenora, while Helen Gaynor will nightly
sing Inez. Louise Haussmann and Louise
lie Baron will be heard on alternating
nights as Azucena. The coterie of male
artists for this opera include Henry Tay-
Tor, Giuseppe Agostini. Thomas Chal-
mers, Wilmot c. Goodwin and William
Schuster.
I'll Trovatore" will be sung Monday.
Tuesday and Wednesday nights and at
the Wednesday matinee. For the rest
OF the week. including Saturday matt
nee. Puccini's MASTERPIECE. Madam But
terfly," will he the offering.
The Aborn management promises a set
ting for this opera that will vie with the
original Relasco production. Aida Hemmi
and Phoebe Crosby will alternate in the
role of Cho-Cho san, the Madam Butter
ny'' who anxious1y awaits her faithless
lovers return. only to find with him an
other bride.
This unique orera is an American story
told in a Japanese setting. and the plot
was supplied by John Luther Long, an
American author.
Henry TAYLOR and Giuseppe Agostini
will be heard as Lieut.. Pinkerton.
A full orchestra, adequate for grand
opera production. is promised by the
Aborns this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
B,FKEITnS

Mr. and Mrs. Carter De Haven Will
be presented for the first time in vaude-
VILE here at the B. F. Keith Theater
this week in their fantasy. 'The King
and Queen OF Youth" In which they in
troduce songs. stories and dances, the
pretty costume changes. including espe-
cially their exclusive compositions. The
Tyre Bird and the Jay" Everything $
Different Nowadays and The Garden
Of Eden The American operate star.
Marie Shaw. who is playing lin
tied engagement in the Keith theaters.
will give a repertoire of operatic arias
and ballads. Nine. Adelaide Hermann
and her company will present her latest
mystery. '.Cagliostro. the Master OF
Magic" the role of the great French
mystic being assumed by the talented
widow and successor of Hermann the
Great. Her new transformations, illu-
s!ons and spectacles include '"rhe Merry
Widow" the Phantom Bride" Esiec-
trocution." The Mystic Tea Chest and
other ocular receptions. Other attrac-
tons will be Swor and Mack. blackface
comedians. as The Sons OF Ham; An
irew F. Kelly. Tipperary wit: the Three
ColIegians and the dancing girl in "A
Bit of College Life: the Tuscano broth
ers. European Roman battleax combat
ants: Rich and Calvin. the Hearst-Selig
notion picture weekly review and the
pipe organ recitals-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
"The Governors Lady"

THE Governors Lady" David Belas-
cos production last season, will be pre-
scented for the first time in stock here
next week by the Poll Players. The story
concerns a married couple who drift
apart as a result of the husbands rapid
rise in the world. Neither man nor wife
possesses any considerable degree of edu-
cation or culture, but the rough edges
are worn of the man by his daily contact
with men of affairs in the world outside
his home. His record OF quick success
eliminates in his election as the chief ex-
ecutive of the state. Then he begins to
feel ashamed Of the simple little wife.
who lacks the knowledge OF the little
niceties of social life which is considered
essential In "the governors lady" The
action Of the play begins in the executive
mansion and continues In n little FARM
house where the man and woman had
lived IN the happy days OF their married
life. 1t ends in New York restaurant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
POLLS

Little Miss Brown" the comedy that
ran seven months at the Forty-eighth
Street Theater in New York the sea-
son before last. will be produced here
for the first time in stock tomorrow
afternoon by the Poll Players. This
new play from the pen Of the man who
wrote ."Over Night" and When Dreams
Come True is considered by many
competent experts the best farce by an
American author produced in recent
years The story Is wholesome. funny
and original 1t deals with the anus
ing adventures of a demure young wom-
an who finds herself alone and with
out money in a big city. She has ar
rived exactly day ahead of time be-
cause of a mistaken reference to an old
calendar Her troubles are made worse
by the theft of her handbag and purse
at the station. No hotel will accept her
as a guest until sympathetic telephone
operator in one of the hotels suggests
20 the frightened young woman that she
pose as the wife Of man who has
engaged an apartment at the hostelry
for himself and wife. who will not ar
rive at the hotel until the next day.
In the middle of the night, however, the
man who has rented the apartment ar
rives twelve hours ahead of his wife. He
retires ignorant of the TACT that a
strange young woman is sleeping in the
adjoining room. Next morning when the
man and the girl meet matters are made
worse by the arrival of the wife. More
over, the house detective is hot on the
rail of what he thinks is a scandal
The resultant complications furnish the
iheme of one OF the funniest Of stage
stories The action of the comedy is
aid In the lobby of the Hotel Wendell
and in an apartment on the fifth floor.
II begins late one evening and ends the
next afternoon. Miss Jewel will be seen
IN the title role and Mr.. Buhler will
nave the opposite role of Richard Den
nison. William ID. Corbett will be seen
IS the day clerk who Is also the house
detective. and Miss Kent will have the
part Of Mrs. Richard Denntson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Sympathy.

ItYYELL. boys. I'm on my way to Ber-
w muda," said "Uncle Joe" Cannon
to group Of New York reporters. Il
hope you'll have cheaper taxicab fares
when I get back"
do you think our taxicab rates are
high, sir?" asked young lady reporter.
Uncle Joe." chewing the end Of his
cigar. smiled grimly.
Did you never hear Of the New York
house breakers" he said. We'll, house
breaker rose up from behind hatrack
in a New York house as the owner en-
tered late one night.
Throw up yer hands,! he said.
1.-THE owner did SO.
"'Gimme all yer money!
But said the owner, but I've just
come home in q taxicab.'
THE housebreaker's ferocious manner
changed He looked at his victim kindly.
Then, putting his hand in his pocket he
said:
Here, my. poor Teller. is quarter fur
ye So long,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17

during former seasons. and include the
carrousel. roller coaster. ferris wheel,
gyroplane and other exhalarating devices
Of the tree tops.
Many new features are promised. the
first being the engagement of Howard
Leslie Holt and Lillian Taylor for the
first week Of the season, in exhibitions Of
the maxixe. hesitation. one,step and all
the modern dances. Two exhibitions will
be given daily Graduates of Castle
House. N Y, it is claimed, and highly
recommended by the Vernon Castles.
they are among the best dancers In the
country Mr. Holt will be director also
in the dancing pavilion. which has been
greatly enlarged and improved
A giant playground will furnish fun
galore for the little men and women and
the midwoy will be lined with fun shops
to delight both young and old Free mo-
ton pictures will be one Of the features.
special arrangements having been made
with large producer for a special series
of motion plays.
The hours at the park this year will
be from l pm. to IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Godoy Mexican Lecture Tonight.

The Mexican consul in Washington, Al
berto L. Godoy, will deliver an illus
trated lecture this evening at the Column
bia Theater on Mexico. in the course OF
which he will exhibit many interesting
pictures that have never before been seen
in this country. Mr.. Godoy will not dwell
upon the political horrors Of civil war. AS
a Mexican-the only representative of the
Huerta government now in this country
he will show some of the beauties OF
Mexico. including the quaint Mexican In
dams and he will tell about the strained
relations between Mexico and the United
States. The box office Of the theater will
be open early this afternoon for the sale
of reserved seats at popular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
"Reautiful Ireland"

Miss Kathleen Mathew will give her
pictorial review of Beautiful Ireland
at Polls Theater Sunday night. Miss Ma
thew, who is a granddaughter of the
eminent Lord Mathew and grandniece
of Father Mathew, the famous temper
ance orator, is noted as an international
speaker. Her lecture Beautiful Ireland"
has been given in every capital in Eu-
rope. Her descriptions of scenes of nat
ural beauty in the Emerald Isle are IL
Illustrated with beautifully colored pic
lures that give a splendid idea of the
subject. Among them are Dublin in
Picture and Story" scene. of Moore's
Meeting of the Waters" Beauty S
Home, Killarney; Dawn on the Hills
Of Ireland" and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
MRS. Temples Telegram"

At the Columbia Theater next week
Mrs. Temples Telegram will be pro-
duced by the Columbia Players. 1t is a
farce with a record as a laughing sue
cess Its original triumph was scored in
New York at the Madison Square Thea
ter under the direction of Walter Law
renee, although it had previously been
produced by a stock company. where Mr.
Lawrence saw its possibilities. In the
original Lawrence company were a num-
Der of metropolitan favorites. including
William Norris
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
."Tales Of Hoffman,

For the second week OF it's engage
ment here the Aborn Opera Company
will present at the National Theater
two widely contrasting offerings. Car
men, and 1.-The Tales o. Hoffman,"
Carmen" will be given for the first
half Of the week. and a revival of this
nonular classic is promised that will
be complete in every detail of orches,
Gather will be heard in all the Aborn
offerings this season.
For Thursday. Friday and Saturday
nights and Saturday matinee Onen.
bach's beautiful work. The Tales OF
Heffmann'' will be given. Casts for next
weeks offerings include such well
known names as those Of Jayne Her
bert, Bertha Shalek, Leonid Samolon,
Jean Theslof and Eileen Castles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Chain Bridge Park.

John B. Bovello, well known orchestra
leader, announces the opening OF Chain
Bridge Park Saturday. May %, at pm
Mr.. Bovello has long been successfully
associated with summer amusements
The park with its shady trees is situated
within the District on the Cabin John
Bridge line and affords splendid place
for picnics and outings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
"Vindication,"

Frank keenan,. character star. will be
presented for the first time here at B. r.
Keith's next week in "Vindication,'
southern comedy romance In which the
star gives a picturesque portrayal of an
old school gentleman. Garry McGarry
and Mac NJ. Barnes are his leading sup
port Prince F1oro. a chimpanzee. whose
Accomplishments are said to eclipse all
previous Jungle comedians. will be fea.
ture ALSO The great Asahi troupe OF
japanese magicians will be seen for the
first time in a series of spectacular feats,
introducing their beautiful native curtain
and the human fountain Illusion. Cleo
Gascoigne, the little prima donna, Tor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
G4xEH

The regular burlesque season at the
Jayety closes this week, with Joe
Hurtig production and the Ginger Girls
Company. which played to crowded
houses for many weeks in Chicago.
Ed Lee Wrothe is seen in the role Of
Ianitor Higgins. an impersonation which
re has successfully presented for many
seasons. Henry J.. Nelson, German
comedian. appears as a gambling house
keeper, at whose establishment most of
lie action of the piece transpires
Jane le Peau, who takes the leading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Keith Concerts Today.

Today at 8 and s pm. concerts will be
given at the B. F. Keith Theater. The
attractions include B. A. Rolfes The
Bride Shop; Nellie v. Nichols. Erwin
and Jane Connolly in "sweethearts" !;
Walter 8. Dickinson, THE Ex-Justice Of
the Peace; Lane and O'Donnell. Monty
and Dot" Ernie and Ernie and other
special features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
Wasn't firing Him.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
A farmer gave a job to a seedy-look-
ing individual who had applied to him,
and who had assured him that he never
got tired When the employer went to
the field where he had put the tramp
to work he found the latter 1olling on
his back under a tree.
What does this mean7" he asked the
employee. Il thought you were a man
who never got tired?"
II don't" calmly responded the tramp.
This doesn't tire me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-17
EARL BROMN
CoLuaB1AR.Aa

merry with the Metropolitan Opera Com
pany, and the hit Of "Konigskind" Miss
May Tully, remembered for her base ball
farces, and her own company, in The
Mona Lisa novelty: Borland and
Holtz: Vandinoff and Louie, lightning oil
painters: Mullen and Coogan, the pipe
organ recitals and the Hearst-Selfg mo-
ton picture review of current events
will complete the bill.