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The Washington times., 1915-01-31
COLUMBIA.

The singing actor. Ftske O'Hara, will
present Augustus Pitou's latest ro-
nance Of Irish life. Jacks Romance"
at the Columbia Theater for this week.
The story tells of the adventures of
Jack Connolly. a young Irish aristo-
crat. who. having parted in anger from
his brother, returns in disguise to his
native place to observe conditions in
his old home and learn If his kinsman
still retains any bitter feeling toward
him.
He meets with a series Of adventures
on the way. Lady Constance Butler. a
daughter Of the Duke of Ormonde, Is
travelling with her maid, and her coach
10 stopped by a knight of the road.
Jack puts the robber to flight, and he
receives the thanks OF the fair occu-
pant. The villagers seize on Jack as
tho highwayman, but Lady Constance
comes to his aid. Unrccognized. he
obtains a position in his brother S
household. and makes love to Con-
stance. who accepts his attentions. Jack
saves the honor of his sistcr-in-law and
establishes the identity of the highway
man.
One Of the features OF. the perform
ance will be the songs OF Mr.. O'Hara,
whose rich tenor voice will be heard in
several fine numbers. Manager Pitou
has surrounded his star with a splen-
did company and has mounted the
piece in an elaborate manner.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
BELASCO.

Tho Andreas Dippel Opera Company
IN '"The Lilac Domino" will open its
Washington engagement Of one week at
the Belasco Theater tomorrow evening,
and Is we'll worth seeing. as it will he
ono Of the rare musical treats Of the
eeason. This beautiful and charming
operetta has established itself as a
Savorite in New York. as we'll as hav-
Ing won the approval Of music lovers
in Paris and Berlin last season.
The story Of the opera deals with a
debutante at her first bal masque,
dressed as a lilac domino, who is over
come with excitement and falls asleep
on q divan in an alcove. She is discov-
cred by Count Andre. who falls in love
with her and deeply regrets having been
selected to marry Georgine, daughter OF
the rich Vicomte de Brissac, so that he
can repair the fortunes of himself and
his two friends. His friends find him
entranced. and with difficulty persuade
him to accompany them to the home OF
his bride-to-be. The lovers have a diff
Between the second and third acts
musical intermezzo Is played while a
colored motion picture of the Battle
Of Flowers" at the carnival Of Nice Is
shown. in which some of the charac-
ters in the play are engaged. Eleanor
Painter. the American prima donna:
will sing the part of Georgine, and
Wilfrid Douthitt. the young baritone
from the Convent Garden. London. Will
have the part of Andre. surrounded by
q cast Of grand opera singers and
chorus. with special symphony orches-
ira directed by Anselm Goetzl and
Milan Roder.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
GARDEN.

Mrs. Leslie Carter appears in motion
pictures for the first time in this CITY
at Moore's Garden Theater this week
from Sunday until Wednesday, in
elusive, in Belasco's celebrated drama
"Du Barry" adopted for the screen nv
George Kliene. The story concerns
Jeanette Vaubernier. a Partisan mil
liners assistant, who falls into the
clutches of Jean Du Barry, an i'm
pecunious nobleman. who operates q
fashionable gambling house King Louis
XIV becomes infatuated with her. and
sne becomes at once the most despised
Carter's support will be seen Hamilton
Revelle, Campbell 'Gollan. and Richard
Thornton of the original company.
For the remainder Of the week Marie
Dressler, Charles Chaplin, and Mahei
Normand will again be seen in "Tillie 5
Punctured Romance"
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
POLI'S.

No play of recent years has created
moro discussion and evoked more
praise than 'As a Man Thinks" con-
sidered one of the greatest Of American
plays, and one of the best plays ever
written by Augustus Thomas, author
of "rhe Witch.ns Hour" Arizona"
and In Mizzoura." 1t win be present
ed for the first time in stock in Wash
ington at Polls this week with Robert
Lowe playing the role created original
ly by John Mason during the long run
Of the piece on Broadway and during
its two years tour of the country.
"As a Man Thinks" tells the absorb
ing story of the domestic difficulties of
the Claytons. Mrs. Clayton, at the
opening of the plaS, is threatening to
divorce her husband on account of GER
tain peccadilloes of which he had been
guilty some months previously, but of
which she had just learned. A recon
cil!ation is effected by DR. Seelig. but at
the very moment when Mrs. Clayton
10 ready to forgive she learns of an
affair" which he has had recently
with an artists model in Paris. Then
she loses her head and INDUCES in a
terrible Irritation with former sweet
heart. course which causes Clayton
% drive her from his home. The two
lre eventually again reconciled through
- G0ed Offices Of DR.. Seelig.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Newman Travel Talk.

E. NJ Newman will present The War
Capitals in his third traveltalk at the
Columbia Theater this evening at S:l5
clock. and tomorrow afternoon at
4:4o. He will show scenes within the
lines of the several Contending ARMIES
by means OF new motion PICTURES just
received. beginning at London, the So
Journ in the " oriu S metropolis VIII IN
crude Ilfe studies of King George, Queen
Mary, and Lord Kitchener, some or the
troops. and other wartime incidents.
lhen there will be similar piolure pill
sfihla8es to Petrosrdu, Berlin, Paris,
Brussels. Vienna, Belgrade, and Con-
stantlnoplc. In each of these great capi-
tais the various monarcnS viii be init
mateiy portrayed, the troops will pass
In review. and will then be followed to
the very firing lines of the great battle
fields. Realistic motion pictures Will
bring home to the y-chair-travelers
the magnitude OF the war and its
effects.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
CRANDALL'S.

Three big features are scheduled as
the main attractions at Crandall's Thea
ter this week. starting today and to-
morrow with the return engagement Of
"A Fool There Was" featuring Theda
Bara. as the Vampire" and Edward
Jose as the fool" Tuesday and Wed
nesday the World Film Corporation
will present Money" drama that
takes place in the year 1921 and sup
poses a very acute condition of affairs
between capital and labor.
Thursday and Friday Robert Edeson
md Claire Whitney will be seen In
David Belasco's military drama The
originally by Charles i'rohman Tbc
scenes of the play are laid in lonely
rontier army post in the old Indian
days. and the entire company was sent
to Fort Assinaboine. Mont. mhere the
scenes were enacted for the camera
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
PECK LECTURE.

subject OF especial interest to
Washington has been chosen by Arthur
K. Peck for the fourth of his Sunda :
evening lectures to be delivered at the
belasco Theater tonight-the heroes of
the life-saving service. This is one of
the lectures that has given Mr.. Peck a
DIE reputation as a platform attrac-
ton. He has number OF interesting
colored photographs and some thrilling
motion picture views. He will describe
the operation OF the life-saving service
and the revenue cutter service. which
have recently been combined in coast
guard service. The work of the men
in the lighthouses along the coast vii
also De described. and some Of the mo
tion pictures show thrilling rescues,
storms at sea. and the many phases of
danger these hardy heroes of peace are
called upon to cope with in their regu-
lar routine of duty
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
B. F. KEITH'S.

At the B. F. Keith Theater. beginning
at the matinee tomorrow. the vaudeville
bill will present Gus Edwards and his
company of the Edwards type of girls
and boys in the Song Revue Of 1914. i"
The company includes Sally Seeley, the
dual-voiced find" Little Georgie" and
'Cuddles:" Dancing and singing and
rompins flls six scenes and twelve
events. which require one hour to pre-
sent. Paul Armstrong's recent success.
TO Save One Girl" with beautiful
feature of the bill. 1t Is stated that the
plot teens with sensation, suspense, and
punch"
Frank Fogarty. the big chief of the
White Rats. also Is listed az one Of this
weeks principal attractions. Famous
as THE Dublin Minstrel" Mr.. Fogarty
is expected to sustain his reputation as
the best Of Irish monologists. Tim
Mcmahon and Edythe Chappelle will
offer their English music hall hit, How
Hubby Missed the Train" Other novel;
ties include the Berrens. In musical Of
ferings; Lew and Mollie Hunting, in
comedy. and Dupree and Dupree, the
cycle e'wonders
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
MAJESTIC.

The Capital Beauties" to appear at
the Majestic this week. are said to pre-
sent q type of entertainment along alto
sether new lines. New business, bright.
fresh lines and faces. and talented
leading people form its chief recon-
mendations. along with attractive cos
tunes and scenic effects. j. Theo.
Murphy. the !isll comedian. Is hca Sing
the aggregation. The vaudeville fea-
lures are said to be clever. The COM
edy is said to be genuinely amusing. and
not Of the hackneyed character. We'd
nesday night is wrestling night. Thurs
day dancing night. Friday amateurs,
Saturday surprise night. and Sunday
there will be a special concert.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
PERCY MackAYE.

Percy MacKaye. who is to read from
his own works at the Belasco Theater
next Thursday afternoon. is a pioneer
in the field of civic pageantry in Amer
lea. His Gloucester pageant was the
first large scale pageant which this
country has seen. Since then his Sane
tuary" bird-masque and the vast pag-
cant, "St. Louis" have attracted ma
tional attention. In the last mention
ed Mr.. MacKaye showed how city
can voice its story in a dramatic dis
play The masque was performed at
Art i, st. Louis, in May, 1914.
AS lyric poet, Mr.. MacKaye's poems
expressing the Significance of public
occasions have won for him the title
of Unofficial Laureate of our public
life. To his three volumes of poetry
has recently been added fourth. en-
titled The Present Hour including his
widely read poems on the present Eu-
rOpean war.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
zie Story Play and Irish Romance Give Playbls Variety

ouEhly understand the fact shat Shakes.
peare isn't cheap at any price-nor is
one Understanding Of the great mass
M has the he.pp people 2, e, cheap. The Jewett plan
sui regarded as an experiment. II has
met with much success so far, ana is
a a,s pahy1hng hthIg venture. according to the peo-
They have a large theater. and
shey are putting on their plays IN
very sane and sensible way. with
good settings. though not elaborate.
somSsnw con- ewett sna rs dissecHnE re- the work Of the
carefully selected from among those
actors and actresses who have expert.
ence IN and thorough understanding
intsnast E1 snstkespearsan sa s drama ConsiderabIe
working out of the scheme, and u IL
succeeds in Boston It will doubtlesS be
tried elsewhere.
The extent to wbich N. E,ro,.. .
has interfered with musical productions
throughout the world can be more
easily understood when II is rerrlern.
oered that in Germany. France. and
iAustria' where many Of the musicians
from. the compulsory military service
laws have swept the instrumentalists
INTO the armies. In Paris more than 60
per cent Of the musicians and actors
were absorbed into the army when the
call for the first reserves was issued.
Since then practically ali Of them of
military age have been sent to the front
The same thing has happened in Ger.
many and Austria and Russia. The re.
suit 10 that the orchestra and the sfa9A
too, has been robbed of some NJ H..
most noted stars.
, In this connection II might be noted
tnat one foreign star who had planned
to remain In Europe this year, has been
sent to America by reason Of the war
Had there been no conflict In Eurone
Emma Trentini would have been the
star Of Rudolf Friml's "Firefiy" in Lon
don. The production could not be made.
however. and Friml found It necessary
to write another opera in which the
prima donna could be brought out in
this country. THE Peasant Girl'' was
the result. and 1t is understood that II
mas MADE very great success. WASH
ington will have an opportunity 10 hea =
Il shortly. N
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
GAYETY.

The Prize Winners show new to
burlesque. will present a song and dance
festival in two whirls entitled "A Broad
way Honeymoon at the Gayety this
week. Manager Peck Is informed that
this attraction is distinctively above
the average standard Of burlesque. a
musical comedy Of genuine excellence
1t contains more than a dozen song
merit. and the comedians offer some
thing really new
None Of the principals Of the Prize
Winners has been seen on the bur
lesave stage in Washington before. Don
and the supporting cast includes Rose
De Mar. Sam Hyams, Leo Hoyt. Edna
Y. Raymond. Clara Gibson. etc. Several
vaudeville numbers will be introduced
during the play. Friday night will te
country store night.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Dippel Will Lecture
Before Drama League

A lecture of unusual interest win be
offered by the Washington Center OF
the Drama League next Tuesday after
noon. when Andreas Dippel, who is
producing The Lilac Domino" in
Washington this week. will speak on
THE American Girl in Opera Abroad"
The lecture will be held promptly al
1870 O'Clock at the Woodward &
Lothrop auditorium.
Mr.. Dippel first became known TO
American music lovers when he ioined
the Metropolitan Opera Company as vre
OF Its principal tenors. A German by
birth. he had an International reputa-
con In Washington roles. After sing
several years. he was made director
general Of the Chicago Grand Opera
Company From this position he re-
signed last year to go into the produc-
ton of light opera The lecture viii
be free to the public as we'll as to
members Of the Drama League.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
CASINO.

The bis offering at the Casino Theater
this week Will be 1.-The Rosebuds,"
presented by the Southern States Pro-
ducing Company, In a swiftly moving
entertainment with songs. laughable
dialogue. dancing, and ensemble num-
bers 1t is a show somewhat different
from the musical comedy, although
possessing that enjoyable form OF
amusement. The company is headed by
Del and Edna Elliott and includes
three comedians. and the chorus.
In the supporting bill the features
are Alex Porter. with Scotch songs and
stories. and Mercedes Book and com
pany, in THE Lisping Stenographer. "
Ever night but Sunday night there
will be the country store and at every
performance a series Of photoplays will
be shown.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Dipple's Opera Comique Leads Weeks Attractions
With miracle Man," Fiske O'tiara, "As a Man
Thinks" Monologue, and Melodrama in Vaude-
vile and New Burlesque Show as Alternatives.

Unusual interest been manifested
Basco the time
Opera Company the first light be produced
America for The Lilac Domino "The Miracle Man.
dfamatized published the Magazine
National with the prestige of the Cohan
Asor ear New York. added to which the promise contained
capable Fke O'ara brings a
Columbia which he will with
adapted his voice.
Poi will opportunity
ability John Mason big vaudeville
bill Keh burlesque at the Gayety, with
weeks promise Of entertainment For the separate Of
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
COSMOS.

Several acts new to Washington are
included in the Cosmos Theater bill
this week. Camille Fersoni and her
company will offer condensed version
of Madam Butterfly" Another musi-
cal offering is a tabloid musical comedy.
From Coney Island to the North
Pole" with pretty girls. pretty music.
pretty scenery, and lively comedy.
Other acts include Mae Evans. a
whistling comedienne; Scott and Anita,
III feats Of strength and athletic poses:
the Circle Comedy Four, quartet Of
singing comedians, and Mr. and Mrs.
Thornton Friel, in AT Economy
Junction The Hearst Selig pictures
win be supplemented with amusing
photoplay comedies OF late issue. A
change of bill will be made at the
matinees Thursday.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
CREATORE.

This afternoon and tonight at tho
New National Theater Creatore's Rand
will be heard in concerts. the only ap-
pearances this season in the Capital Of
this noted organization. Few band lead
ers have attained the personal popular
ity Of Creatore. Both from an. ar
tistic and financial standpoint, he has
had phenomenal success. and In the
Capital, as elsewhere. he numbers his
followers by the hundreds.
The programs arranged for the two
concerts are Of the highest excellence
and the widest range. Creatore Is a
masterful leader. and has his musicians
under perfect control. the result being
that every number Is played with won
derful effectiveness. force. sympathy,
and nice Determinations.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
MOORE'S STRAND.

At Moore's Strand Theater this week,
from Sunday until Wednesday. Marie
Doro will be seen in The Morals of
Marcus" film adaptation of her stage
success by William J. Locke. The
originality of the play is vastly illumi-
mated by the captivating personality of
OF Miss Doro. In support Of Miss Doro
will be seen Eugene Ormonde, Ida
Darling. Julian LEstrange. Russell
Bassett. Helen Freeman and others
FROM Thursday until Saturday May
Irwin will be seen in a film version OF
her comedy success Mrs Black Is
Back" by George V. Hobart.
Thursday also the fourth tnstallme nj
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Cy Cummings in Film.

Maryland people will have an oppor-
tunity to- watch the dedication OF the
site of the Maryland building at the
San Francisco exposition and also see
Cy Cummings. the distinguished Mont =
the motion pictures made durin1 the
dedicatory exercises are shown at
Keith's this week. The films occupv
about ten minutes in the showing and
most of the details of the dedicatory
ceremonies are shown. AS Mr., cum
mings was a member of the commission
III charge of the selection of the site
he is a very prominent figure before the
camera.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Curtis to Return.

Edwin c. Curtis. former director of
the Columbia and Poll stock companies.
has resigned his position with the
Baker company. In Spokane. Wash, and
10 reported to be on his way to Wash
ington with his wife. known on the
stage as Olive Cooper.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

of Runaway June" featuring Norma
Philips will be seen. Charlie Chaplin
In His New Job" his first feature with
the Essanay Company. will be an added
attraction from Monday to Friday IN
elusive. The Strand symphony Orches-
ira will render appropriate musical ac-
COMMITMENTS.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

Mrs. johnson, who is enc Of the fore
most dancing instructors in Washing
ton. IL now introducing her latest sue
cess, q new hesitation waltz. at her
west
During the summer months she con-
ducts a studio at Atlantic City. where
her services are much in demand by So
ciety folk who desire to keep abreast
with the requirements of the modern
dance.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
Student Barker's Aide.

Walter +. Wagner, a senior at Dart
mouth College and director of the Dart
mouth dramatic club, has heen engaged
by Granville Barker as his assistant
ct Wauack's Theater.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
To Revive "SilVer King

narinr to launch a big revival Of THE
Silver King" with Richard Bennett
Holbrook Blinn. James II. Powers. and
PHYLLIS Neilson-Terry as part Of the
cast.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

Creatore's Band will play its only
concerts in Washington this afternoon
at o'clock and this evening at 500
o'clock at the National Theater.
The third Of the traveltalks by L. NJ.
Newman at the Columbia Theater this
evening at $50 will be devoted to the
War Capitals" and will be illustrate
with motion pictures OF scenes on the
battlefield just received from Europe.
The Storm Heroes Of the Coast" is
the title OF the fourth OF the series of
lectures by Arthur X. Peck, to be de-
livered at the Belasco Theater this
evening at $50 during which the story
Of the Life Saving Service will be told
and many pictures Of it's work shown.
Today at 8 and S:l5 p. m. vaudeville
concerts will be given at the B. F..
Keith Theater and the bill will present
all the stars and supporting features Of
last weeks pleasing program.
Today's concerts at the Casino from
to 1920 p. m, will furnish an enjoy
able musical program by an enlarged
orchestra, with new specialties and
other features.
Won Webers Invitation to the
Dance" Becker's Dance OF the Cob
lins" the Meditation" from 'rhais."
MdSStnelp ScleSlioiiS iioIH L ds llaCC1,
and other beautiful selections will be in
cluded in the orchestral program at the
Cosmos Theater concerts today from 3
to l0:30 p. m.
Marie Doro makes here debut in mo-
ton pictures In this city in The Morals
of Marcus" by William ]. Lecke, at
the Strand today. Supplementary fea-
lures include a new Keystone comedy,
timely topics the world over. and special
musical accomplishments.
Today's program of photoplays at
Crandall's Theater will feature "A Fool
There Was" with Edward Jose and
Theda Bara. There will be both organ
rccitals and recitals by Prof. Green 8
orchestra.
Moore's Garden Theater today will
feature the first appearance here Of the
celebrated emotional actress. Mrs. Les
lie Carter, on the screen in "Du Barry"
ku1 1iliary attractions include new
Keyvtone comedy. the Garden Topical
Daily, and a brief concert.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

Today's program Of photoplays at
CrandalTs Theater will feature "a Fool
There Was" with Edward Jose and
Theda Bara. There will be both organ
rccitals and recitals by Prof. Green's
orchestra.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
EXCURSIONS

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The Washington times., 1915-01-31

Today's concerts at the Casino from
to 1920 p. m, will furnish an enjoy
able musical program by an enlarged
orchestra, with new specialties and
other features.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

Today at 8 and S:l5 p. m. vaudeville
concerts will be given at the B. F..
Keith Theater and the bill will present
all the stars and supporting features Of
last weeks pleasing program.
The Washington times., 1915-01-31
TODAY'S PROGRAMS,

Creatore's Band will play its only
concerts in WASHINGTON this afternoon
at 8 o'clock and this evening at 500
o'clock at the National Theater
The Washington times., 1915-01-31

The third Of the traveltalks by L. NJ.
Newman at the Columbia Theater this
evening at $50 will be devoted to the
War Capitals and will be illustrate
with motion pictures OF scenes on the
battlefield just received from Europe.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1915-11-12
MunI Kan RInaa clenn.

British oficera al the front say that
one OF the main anxieties OF their lives
is to make the men keep their rides
clean. Sometimes the mems rifles
are examined three times a day in the
muddy trenches. One captain has
made a reputation By his lectures on
the importance OF keeping the rife
clean
Now, ladH." no says. remember
your rine In your best friend--your
only friend--when you are In action.
II it's not clean and won't IRE. where
are your II you don't keep your rife
clean there IL only one thing to do.
Have you all . square pair Of shoe
laces7 Very well. take one OF your
spare shoelaces. tie Il TO the trigger,
put the muzzle TO your head. pull the
lace, blow OF your head. That's the
only thing left for you. Now then,
lads. what's TO be done II you hadn't
cleaned your rife and the ofiicer
comes around to inspectH"
The squad (all); "shoelace. sir"