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The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Berlin Policeman Upset
NeWman's Lecture Plans

After spending weeks in Egypt. Pales-
tine. Syria. and the Mediterranean
countries. laboriously gathering mate
rial for . series of travel talks On the
Holy Lands that would contain some
brsnd::new matter. f. u. Newman
landed in Berlin Just at the outbreak
OF the European war. and his plans for
an entire season were upset through
the mistake OF a Berlin policeman. The
policeman saw Newman with his cGm-
era and arrested him as u spy The
lecturer spent four days in jail before
he could get into communication with
the American ambassador and the am
bassador could set the proper wheels
In motion to secure the lecturers re-
lease. 1t was while In Jail that New
man faced the fact that the new mate
rial he had obtained In the Holy Lands,
though only thousand or no years old,
was not half 80 new a. the war. And
30 he turned his attention to the war
principally. and decided to give the
Holy Land talks as sort II supplements.
lie starts his season In Washington at
the Columbia Theater two weeks from
tonight with France and the War"
This will be repeated Monday after
noon. On the following Sunday lights
and Monday afternoons Mr.. Newman
win devote himself to "Ferlin.: "The
War Capitals. The Holy Land" and
Egypt" In the order named. Course
tickets are to be placed on sale this
week.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
MAKES PLAYS AND, SONGS
BY SAME RECIPE
BY GARDNER MACK.

make q try for the million. At present
he's still has about $4,000 worth to
go--bnt he's a patient person. and is
Mind YOU. Won Tiizer " isn't i a play
wright. He's a producer. He knew that
he would have harsh things said Of
him II he jumped from the ballad belt
S,,S e ths haIns the aSs Msnossrns he
Producing Company and went on rtili
hunt for q play. He found the play
produced it-ran II year in New York
and now he's talking. about how he
he feels sure won't lose. His system was
simply the system he has used for the
quarter Of q century he has been COM
posing music. He had learned what kind
iic He believed that the emotions
aroused by plays could be reached by
applying the same principles of har-
mOny and he's satisfied that his success
has proved his contention. He explains
problems Of everyday lie. II wants
simplicity. The old-styie melodrama was
loaded with ideas, It was kaleido-
should contain but one or two good
ideas worked out with truth and logic.
People told me Today Chats the name
Of Won Tilxer's play, and It's coming
It would not because that was the only
logical ending. Any other would not
be compatible with human feelings.
1.-The time has passed when the pub
lie wants a sop thrown to 1t. 1t does
not demand a happy ending 30 that It
may 60 home and sleep in peace. The
public is willing to think nowadays.
The ethics OF the drama are undergo
ing change. as is everything else. The
public IL growing human. Men and
women want to get shoulder to
shoulder with one another. They want
to learn one anothers needs. People
VIII always want the old fundamentals
love. hate. sacrifice. selishness. for
giveness. revenge; all the rockbottom
emotions.
IF l haven't learned the public taste
in twenty-five years Of song-writing,
music publishing, bodybuilding. acting,
journal SIN. travelling studying human
nature. all the things I've done and all
the things I've seen, then nobody'N ever
learn It. l believe I can pick winners.
I've certainly n'ct tea one. and rye got
another up my sleeve" ~
And Vo" Tizer Is Off after the re.
naming $3.50. 900!
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
CRANDALLS.

The management OF Crandalrs The
ater Announces an exceptionally strong
program OF photoplays for the first
week Of the New Year. Today George
kleine will present the Vendetta" To-
morrow and Tuesday Beatriz Michelena
will be seen In Mrs. Wigs Of the
Cabbage Patch" a dramatszation Of
Anne Crawford Flexner's successful
r,ay based upon the widely known
story by Alice Hogan Rice. Support
ing Miss Michelena are Blanche Chap
man, Andrew Robson. and House Pet
-rs. Wednesday and Thursday the pro-
gram will oe headed with ''The Fortune
Hunter" by Winchell Smith. The
piece was staged under the direction Of
larry O'Ee!l. Friday and Saturday
William Fox presents THE Idler."
based on the play by c. Haddon Cham
hers. Charles Richman in the leading
role Is supported by Catherine Coun-
tiss. Claire Whitney. and others. Prof
Green's orchestra will be an additinal
feature at all performances with his
popular recitais.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
NATIONAL.

Double interest attaches to the en-
gagement Of which John Drew and lis
company open at the National Theater
tomorrow night. for the reason that the
actor not only presents a new comedy
In which he has been appearing since
the beginning Of the season In New
York. but. among the members Of the
cast supporting him Is to be found two
leading women-Helen Hayes Brown. a
Washington child actress Of no little
ability. and Martha Hedman. Little
Mss Brown plays the part Of the
heroine as a child and appears in the
first act. Miss Hedman takes up the
part in the second act when the child
has become a young woman. The new
play Is The Prodigal Husband" the
joint effort of Dario Niccodemi and
Michael Morton. The play differs some
what from several Of the vehicles in
which Mr.. Drew has lately been seen.
AS the title suggests Mr.. Drew appears
as husband slightly given over to the
sporting life. In an extremely inter-
esting and sympathetic manner his
shortcomings are brought home to him
by slip Of girl, the daughter Of his
housekecper. The supporting company
includes Miss Helman. Miss Brown,
Ferdinand Gottschalk. Harry Leighton.
Clinton Preston, Henry Corcker. Walter
Soderlng, J. Homer Hunt. Grace
Carlyle. Helen Hayes Brown. Rose
Winter. Josephine Morse, and May
Galyer.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
GAYETY.

In point of originality and features
that are out of the ordinary, the latest
offering of b. F. Foresters american
Beauties which Is this weeks attrac-
uon at the Gayety Theater. Is said to
be in advance of any similar entertain
mcnt presented in this city for many
wctks The cast present ms .he piece
includes Lew Hilton. Billy Evans. Lloyd
Perrick, Harry Ford, Maude Heath,
Percie Judah. and Bonnie Dale. The
program opens with two-act musical
comedy. The Tango Factory" by
Thomas J; Gray, with music by Ray.
mond Walker and song numbers staged
by Julian Alfred. The piece contains
an interesting plot, In which plenty Of
scope is given to the members of the
company to display their ability. Dur
ing the action Of the play sixteen big
number Of vaudeville specialties will
also be given. including violin spe-
cialty h. Bonnie Dale. a specially by
the Carnes Sisters and Burns. end
Maudc Ieath and Harry Ford in their
new - in T. dance. and songs by Lew
Hilton and Billy Evans The usual
country store WIFI be held on Friday
evening.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Theaters Under Rigid
Regulations in Paris


The first Legitimate" 'matinees in
Paris since the beginning Of the war
were given last Sunday at the Comedie
Fraucaise and the Opera Comique,
states Variety's European correspond
cnt. The success has warranted the
announcement Of Thursday matlnees.
No arrangements have. however been
made to play nightly. - q,
The police regulations, permitting the
reopening OF the Paris theaters. stip-
uiate that the evening performance
must terminate by II o'clock. No re-
treatments can be sold In the house
Any manager advertising his program
before It has been approved or CEN
sored by the authorities will not BE-
allowed to open.
The Sale Villier has been renamed
the Theatre Albert ! "a compliment
to the King OF the .Belgians) but soms
protests have already been heard that
. Light and risQue sketch In which Irene
Bordtni appears II prominently. biIlotf
on the same poster as the "Marseil-
atse." the singing of which is given as
feature. ''''
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
ARTHUR X. PECK.

Tonight. at the Belasco Theater. Ar
thur X. Peck. OF Boston, opens his
course Of travel talks on European
countries. illustrated by an unusual COL
lection Of views In color Of rare photo,
graphic and artistic merit and by mov-
Ing pictures. His first subject Is Ger
many. Berlin and the Rhine country.
Next week he VIII turn to the country
Of the allies and France. and the fol-
lowing week neutral Holland and tho
kindly host OF war-stricken Belgium,
then England, next Italy, and then
turning to an American subject for the
concluding lecture. he will describe the
valiant work OF peace heroes, the
United states Lsfe-sav:ng Service. TO
night, in the German travel talk, there
will be shown Berlin. with It's palaces
and imperial monuments: Dresden and
Its art treasures. quaint old Nurem-
berk; historic strasbourg. in Alsace: !:
Heidelberg. Cologne. and the Rhine
country. Germany In the field will be
shown by views from the battlefront.
The Kaiser and staff and the crown
prince and staff are seen in the field.
Motion pictures. military and scenic,
are shown. including q review by the
Emperor.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
B. F. KEITH'S.

Comedy with music dominates the bill
at B. +. Keith's this week. The ballad
composer. Joseph e. Howard, and the
comediennc. Mabel McCane. with present
their latest success. I'm Songland." An
other big attraction win be the aquatic
spectacle, "Neptune's Garden. or the
Enchanted pool" with q company OF
Carlo Casetta and Lillian Lestora, the
Spanish dancers, in LA Danse Demcn-
tia" Another important feature will
be Boganny's Royal Comedy Company.
Fun In q Bakehousc." Other numbers
In the bill are Foster Ball and Ford
West. In a new version OF 'Since the
Days of '61." Nonette, the viotniste.
who sings; Lady Alice's animal pets !;
Ray Raymond and Florence Balm, in
Locked Out" and Eduardo and Elisa
Cansino. court dancers Of spain's King
and Queen.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
JARDIN DE DANSE

Patrons Of the Jardin de Dance. who
saw the cyclonic dancing Of nile. Rebs
and Parauet last week have received
the pleasant news that Manager Maury
has been able to re-engage the skillful
pair to present q ser.es OF new terp-
sichorean feats this week in addition TO
the eccentric tangoinG and whirlwind
dances with which they entertained last
week. Mile. Reba has appeared with
Europe. in south Africa Austrsi,a- and and
America. Supplementing the dancers,
Harry Chick and Clara Neacker will
sing as the local devotees OF all the
latest society steps indulge their fan
cles. The dancing contest. which Is
held weekly at the Jardin de Danse. will
take place again on Friday night Of this
week. when silver loving cup and 4
pair Of dancing slippers will be awarded
as frst and second PRICES.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

In these days. when the cook is re-
ferrcd to as chemist whose custom
OF compounding q boiled dinner in the
laboratory OF her kitchen on wash day
is now regarded a. n demonstration or
the elemental principles OF scientific
management; when the white pajam-ed
gentleman who so thoroughly messages
the asphalt paving at frequent inter-
walls is given the rating of municipal
sanitarian. It should not come a. q sur.
prise to q science.ridden people to learn
that II the same touch which In twang-
Ing the Lutte causes music that has been
soothing the savage breast these mil.
lions OF years 70 applied to the type
writer. resultant vibrations can be pro.
jected over the footiights in the form
Of play that will find instant re-
sponse in the public heart. such, ac-
cording to the best authority, 10 assur-
edly tho case. This Ia not regarded 80
much victory for the touch system
40 1t 10 g demonstration OF the we'll
known principle that a few long, silky
horss hesss., hair. RS. drawn gently across the
can set UP as vigorous . set OF vibra-
tions ~ the pounding Of . bronze bell
with . sledge hammer. 10, had our
play producers gone to work In the
oShsv WSJ " CW0Su pOUIlC OOS6Oku - Lnc
gentlemen who PICK rags with the aid
Of the wires of piano there would sell
dom be slch thing ~ IN unsuccess-
ful play.
All Of this 10 not stated on our own
authority-oti dear no! !! But one of the
most eminent rag pic3tess Of the plano
schoo! 10 the authority-just a. was
stated In the previous paragraph. Home-
body once said in the hearing OF Harry
Won Tiiser that there was . million
waiting for the man who could success
fully pick plays or pick successful plays
have 1t your own way. Won Iilser has
been something OF an expert In the busi-
ness Of inducing perfect strangers to
take his wares home and try them on
their pianos. For twenty-five years-the
figures are his-he has been slowly
helping several national banks to ac-
quire surplus Of deposits by means Of
his ability to sooth the sophisticated
breast and cause the feet Of the multi
tude to tangle or tango as their grace
and faithful practice would permit. And
he became 90 inbued with the spirit Of
roya!ty;Eths y; I Kind Of ROYALTY received
ly intsrva1s-that he determined to
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
GARDEN.

~. suer.te Clark, In a film version OF
Mark Lee Luther's story. The Cruel
ble.' will be the featured attraction
at Moores Garden Theater this week
from Sunday to Wednesday. inclusive.
Miss Clarks versatility Is amply dem
onstratcd in the role OF little Jean Fan
shaw, at first hoyden and tom-boy.
unjustly condemned to a reformatory.
The piece has been staged by Daniel
t'rohman. and he has surrounded Miss
Clark with a capable company. Thurs
day. by special request. Jesse j.. LaskJ
presents Max Figman in return en-
gagement of George Barr McCutcheon's
story. Whats His Name" In which
MIR. Figman. has a role that enables
him to display his ability as a fun
maker. The remainder OF the week will
be given over to Mar Ptckford in a
return appearance In cinderella. -
The daily program will include Key
stone farce comedies. views Of the
European conflict. and special musical
numbers.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
MOORE'S STRAND.
At Moore's Strand Theater todav tc

At Moore's Strand Theater today, to-
morrow. and Tuesday will be seen THE
Ghost Breaker" which as a stage pro-
duction ran all last season In New
York city. Fl. b. Warner. who pla Jed
the stellar role in the metropolis, as
sumes this same leading character in
the picture. THE Ghost Breaker" 10
drama with all the dash and spirit
OF adventure ordinarily associated with
the romantic" school OF plays brought
into the surroundings OF modern life.
In the support OF Mr.. Warner will be
seen Rita Stanwood. Theodore Rob-
erts. Betty johnson. Mabel van Buren,,
and others. Wednesday and EhursdaJ
Charles Frohman presents John Emer-
son In The Conspiracy by Robert
comedv ] anr arama mann ~ %n, medsrn .w oe'eSxe Vorx
The remainder Of the week will be
devoted to the showing OF the latest
Bosworth production. False Colors,"
featuring Lois Weber and Phillips
Smaliey.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
COSMOS.

The Cosmos Theater this week viii
present the big novelty. "The Passenger
Wreck q spectacular melodfamatic
surprise. 1t is said to be one Of the
biggest hits OF popular vaudeville. The
Riva Larsen troupe will offer q novelty
Of thrills and daring on the hanging
ropes; Carson and Willard have q
laughable medley OF twisted Dutch"
comedy: Remington. UNIQUE spe-
cialty: TheBulgarian Duo. native songs.
dances, and revelry Of the Balkans,
and Peggy Dougherty, a speciality in
which personality figures largely. The
Hearst-6ellg news pictorial with its
war pictures, will head the Aim attrac-
tionS.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Author to Tell About
keeping Up With Lizzie"

keeping Up With Lizzie" is one Of
the best known books that Irving
Bacheller, the author of "Eben Hold
en-" ever wrote, and Washington
Wilt be glad to know that Mr.. Bach
eller himself will discuss the subject
matter Of the book at the Belasco
Theater on January, -; 1t was this
has given him new light on great
problem. Mr.. Bacheller does not read
from "Liszie:" he says that his talk
10 book free" but the fundamental
and wide appeal which the published
story makes Is fully maintained in
tho platform version.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
TODAY'S PROGRAMS.

The course Of six Sunday evening
lectures at the Belasco Theater by
Arthur X. Peck commences this even
Rhine Country" fhe lecturer illus
trates his text with colored lantern
slides and motion pictures Of unusual
interest, including many. views of the
German army In the field.
Mr.: and Mrs. Carter De Haven, Wal
ter Kelly, Valerie Bersere and com
RsnE ,Ee T g. eEa Ke,ss rhsater % at
8 and Sis p. m. today. '''.
Todays concerts at the Casino will
run from 8 to 1890 p. m. and present
in addition to a. special orchestral
program.
Tnflamatus" and "Cujus Amman
from Rossini's 'Stabat Mater" Keller
Ps sov.. sonE and sSsr .essns e5sss
will be featured in the orchestral pro-
gram at tho Cosmos Theater concerts
today from to 10 80 p. IN. ''-
Today at: Crandalrs Theater the
kein ss5rsS" Of WI y Gsssk
There Win also be shown Keystone
comedy and the usual Sunday recitals
of Prof. Green's orchestra.
1.-THE Ghost Breaker" with II. b.
Warner In his original part, will be
the attraction at Moore's Strand
Theater today. supplementary fea-
lures include Dot Farley in farce COM
edy. views Of the European war. and
short concert by the Strand Sym
phony Orchestra.
Marguerite Clark will begin four.
day run at Moores Garden Thaater to-
day in "Thc Crucible." Auxiliary fea-
lures include q Keystone farce, views
OF the European war. and special
music by the Garden Symphony Or.
Chestra,
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
CASINO.

4 big Improvement Is to be made In
the quality and character OF the enter
tainment to be hereafter provided week.
ly at the Casino Theater. Instead Of
many acts of varied specialties. here
after. beginning with the matincss to-
morrow. a big headliner In the form
OF a musical comedy. or farce musicale,
will head each weeks bill and be sup
plemeEted by several acts of vaude-
Nirtoria Girlics, with cast Of nine
people. headed by Elsie Toilette and
Jack Wickes. In "Schultz'e Cabaret" 1t
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
London Season Bad,

The London season appears to be very
bad-the only play that seems to be
drawing Ia Peg o My Heart" with
Laurettc Taylor-which was recently
moved from the Comedy to the Globe
because the first-named was too small
to hold the people who clamorede for
admission.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
DelicateSSen Drama.

Louis Mann is to be seen shortly in
New York In a new play that will pre-
sent him in the character OF the pro-
prietor of a German delicatessen es-
tablishment. His company will include
Mathilde Cottrelly. George IHsore.
Laura Walker. and Henry Mortimer.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Bourchier to Give Two
Performances Nightly

Arthur Boucher will produce a new
melodrama at the Garrick In London
this month. 1t is called "A Daughter CT
England" Tho prices will be cut in
half and two shows will be given a
night. This Is probably the first time
West End legitimate house has at
tempted this style of giving entertain
mSrr
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Frances Starts Play.

Edward Knoblauch's newest drama.
"Marie-Odile." will be produced at the
Belasco January IS. with Miss Starr In
the leading part. This will be the first
Eelasco premiere here this season. It Is
also the first time a Knoblauch play
has ever had first production in this
country.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Many exclusive photoplays will be
Thester. the main attraction on Mon
day. Tuesday, and Wednesday being
Thomas Ince's production. Tho itai-
ian." featuring George Beban in the
cludes Bessie Barriscaie. Thursday
there will be q double bill. Edward
Abeles in Bobby Burnt and the first
installment Of the Mutual Film Cor
poration's serial. Runaway June" by
Norma Philips. "The Bargain" fea-
turing the eminent star william g.
Hart and produced by the noted d.
rector Thomas Ince. Will finish cut tho
week.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Forbes-Robertson Gets
Gift From the Stork

Forbes Robertson. the English actor,
appearing IT the Cort Theatrr. WAS in
formed by cattle ChrlStmas Day the
stork had left a girl at the Robertson
h. Inc in London.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03
Maude Adams Coming.

The last week in January has been
set aside for the annual engagement
OF Mauds Adams at the National The
ater in J. NJ. Barrie's latest play. THE
Legend Of Leonora" She will also play
Lady Shakespeare
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

will be q pleasing innovation and the
supplemental acts will be announced IN
the program. In addition to q series
Of selected photoplays every night eT.
cept Sunday the country store will be
an added attraction. 81"
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

The idea of announcing in this par
0cular column that ATOMS Pezet. the
brilliant sou Of the Peruvian minister
and Miss Helen Leghorn. OF Boston.
are engaged To be married must not
pc construed as an effort to beat the
hAG Jean Eliot to such a nice piece
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Cowl will be seen in The Garden OF
Lies"
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Wearing "A .;a .!siicd smile, which
proves him 10 be . thoroughly reformed
dramatic editor. together with CnnSid-
erably more flesh than he can reconcile
with his tales ot busy life, kilbuurn
Gordon wandered into WashinSt ton last
week as the vantage poEt from which
he could do II little plain and fancy
press agenting in Baltimore and still
keep the smile and the flesh, Gordon
served time here as a dramatic editor
some years ago, and has never recov-
cred fully from the Washington dis
ease. Every me he gets within q
short railway ride Of the city he re
turns TO see If the cornerstone of the
Memorial Bridge has tired OF ornament
Ing Lafayette square and gone to work
at its trade Last season he was en-
gagged in the task of eludng the peo-
pie of Bangor. Nc: liatli"sburg, Miss;
Grand Rap DIS Mich: Kcokuk, Iowa;
Sheridan Wy".; birmingham. Ala:
Helena. Ark. and other cities as skill
fully selected in just that ordcr-most
OF whom he had induced to forsake an
evening Of entertainment to contem-
plate Damaged Goods" As he was
useless on that circuit this year. he was
sent out with To-day" the posters of
which are even now giving Baltimore
at least sort of date line semblance
Of being even with the calendar--though
the posters only tell what day To-day"
might he In Bait more. Gordon's many
friends extended him and Mrs. Gordon
very hearty welcome back to the
city. Having spent considerable time
In Chicago and New York, they were
saturally quite as glad to be here.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Todays concerts at the Casino will
run from 8 to 1890 p. m. and present
new speciaities and other attractions
program.
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

plays at Crandalrs viii start with
the return engagement Of "The
Thief" with Dorothy Donnely in the
star role. supported by Richard Buh-
Ter. Earry Spingler. and others. Mon
day ard Tuesday will bring "rhe
Deep Purple featuring Clara KIM
day the program features Your Girl
and Mine" presented under the au-
spices of the National American
Woman's Suffrage Association with a
east that includes Olive Wydrham.
katherine Kaelred, Sydney Booth.
John Charles. and Katherine Henry.
DR.. Anna Howard Shaw. the famous
film. Friday and Saturday Jane
The Washington times., 1915-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, Wal
ter Kelly, Valerie BerHere and com
pAny will lead the ltst OF attractions
at the b. r. Keith Theatcr concerts at
and 8:15 p. m. today. '''.