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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

The semi-annual apportlon-
ment of the state school fund,
is fifty-one cents for every child
of school age, which includes all
those between the ages of five
and twenty-one years. The
counties of the state this month
will receive S25S. .S76.61 which
represents the interest for six
mouths on the bouns held by the
state school fund. The school
population reported to Superin-
tendent Ross is 507, 7,6O1. The
school population of Meade coun-
ty is 1,73S and the amount that
will be received is $8S6.38.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

A Republican caucus was held
Tuesday in the Office of c. A.
Marrs at which time eighteen
delegates were elected who will
meet at the Court room Satur-
day afternoon, March 4th at
two O'Clock and at that time elect
three delegates and three alter
mates to the state convention TO
be held IN Topeka, March 21st,
and also three delegates and
three alternates to the District
convention to be held in Hutch
.inson March u.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

Washington, Feb. 2S-Uncle
Sam took under his wing to-day
another republic. BY unanimous
vote the senate late this afternoon
ratified the HaitIen treaty, which
gives the United States virtual
prolectorate over the "black re-
public" There was a half-hour
debate over certain provisions,
but the final vote developed no
opposition. Under the treaty
there will be an American con-
stabulary to preserve order in
the republic and will administer
the finances.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02
The Passing of a Pioneer

Ira Austin Smith who was born
on the 10Th day of December
1882, died at the home of his son
E. d. Smith southwest of Meade
on the 10Th, day of February
1916. With the passing of Ira
A. Smith the country lost anoth-
er of the few remaining men who
we're constitutionally pioneers.
Born IN Richland county Ohio
when that was wilderness and
farming consisted of pulling out
a part of the stumps and blowing
around the remainder. In 1910
his parents moved to Iowa and
settled at Mt. Pleasant. The
result of the presidential election
of that year was moi known there
till the following March, Mail
facilities we're not very perfect
anywhere then and practically
none existed west of Chicago.
In 1842 his parents returned
to Indiana and settled near
Keudalville. BY the time he had
reached his majority log cabins
were too frequent there and he
migrated to Wisconsin, and Sc
cured attracts ofrland. Return
ing to Kendalvillel be married
Miss Marie Isbell and with his
bride at once returned TO his new
home. Here IN Grant county,
Wisconsin, their first child was
born In 1858 the family return.
ed to Kendalville but only for a
short stay. Here their second
child was born.
Eaton county Michigan was
then new country and TO that
county the family removed in
1862. But by 1868 northwest
Missouri was attracting settlers
and the family removed to De-
kalb county and settled near the
county seat, Maysville. Here
their third child was born. Tu-
berculosis attacked the mother
and on the advise of physicians
the family removed to Dexter,
Iowa, but the change of climate
availed not and on the 9th day of
March 1876 the mother passed
away.
Mr.. Smith here married again
to Mrs. Shuah Hewitt, and for
thirty years lived on farm near
Redfe!d, Iowa. After the death
of his wife in 1907 Mr.. Smith set
tied up his affairs and came to
make bis bone with his sons
Walter L. and e. d. Smith at
Meade. Here be was married
the third time TO Mrs. Adaline
n. Moore sister of his first
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

The meeting of the County
Teachers Association held at
the school house last Saturday
afternoon has been reported as
among the best of the year. J.
M. Clement, City Superintendent
of the Dodge City schools was
present and addressed the gath.
.ering. The teachers are COM
plimenting his talk very highly.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02
About Those Chickens

With the approach of spring
and the planting of gardens and
flowers, many persons are ask
ing this question: as the chick
en- ordinance going to be enforc-
ed?"
For the benefit of those who
may desire the wording of this
particular ordinance, we reprint
same:
"SEcTIoN That it shall be
unlawful for and person or per-
sons to keep or have under his or
her control any chicken, duck,
turkey, goose, guinea or any
other domestic iowl within the
limits of the City of Meade unless
the same be kept safely and Sc
curely confined in a coop, pen,
or enclosure upon the premises
of said person or persons.
SECTION 2 That it shall be un-
lawful for domestic towels to run
at large within the city limits of
the city of Meade between the
first days of March and October,
and all such fowls runDing at
large shall be deemed a com.
mon nuisance and any person or
persons allowing his, her, or their
fowls to run atlarge within the
city limits between said dates
shall upon conviction thereof be
fined aslhereinafter provided.
SECTION 5 That 1t shall be un
lawful for the owner, keeper, or
possessor of any chicken, duck,
turkey, goose, pigeon or other
domestic bird or fowl, to permit
or suffer the same to tres.
pass upon the premises of an
other within the city limits of the
city of Meade under penalty
hereinafter provided.
SECTION 4 Any person who
shall violate any of the provisions
OF this ordinance shall upon con-
viction thereof, be fined not less
than one nor more than ten dol
lars and upon default in the pay
ment of such fine and costs, to
be committed to Jail until such
fine and costs shall be paid"
There seems to be no question
as to the provisions of the ordi-
nance. No owner of chickens
or other domestic fowl is per-
mitted to allow same, to trespass
on the premises of his neighbor.
We trust that those who care
to keep chickens may so regard
the ordinance that they and their
neighbors who have lawns and
gardens may live in peace and
harmony.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

Geo. w. Menafee and w. D.
Harmon we're arrested at Plains
last Saturday on complaint sworn
to by County Attorney Sullivan,
charging them with bootlegging.
Their trial is set for tomorrow,
before Justice Boyer, of Plains.
Atty. Wilson has been retained
by the defendants.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

Rev. J. M. Macarthur, pastor
of the Presbyterian church, left
Monday for a two weeks stay
with relatives in the eastern part
of this state.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02
The Girl and The Tramp
Coming

The laughing comedy success
The Girl and the Tramp" will
be seen here at the Phelps Opera
House, Saturday March 4th.
This is the original city company
headed by Mr.. Geo. c. Vokes,
Americas premier tramp COM
edian, Miss Bertha Gallagher
will enact the part of the Girl,
the supporting cast includes
Miss Mayme Gardner, Miss
Edna Jackson, Mr.. Everett Gal
lagher, Mr.. o. K. Stovsll, Mr..
L. L. Sollars, Mr.. John E. Sol
lars and others, a complete
scenic production is carried,
musical numbers of the very lat
est and three head line vaude-
vile acts are introduced during
the action of the comedy.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

Wednesday night the weather
turned colder and this morning
a light fall of snow was in evi-
dence, with the temperature
somewhat lower. ~ ~
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

The city is to be lighted with
new nitrogen street lights after
April first. These new lights
will be like the one at the Car
thage and Fowler Ave. crossing
and will be much brighter and
more durable than the present
ones. a9
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

1t is not long now until the
city fathers will be telling our
people to "clean up" their yards,
alleys, and streets. They will
also be advised to pile tin cans
and other trash (ashes except
ed) in some convenient place,
and same will be moved by the
city free of charge. All this is
for the good of our city, and we
are glad such an order is issned
each year. Property owners
should promptly comply with
same.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

VIM. Dalgarn went to Kansas
City Wednesday to attend the
funeral of his brother.in law Sam
Lawrence.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

There will be services at the
Episcopalian church Sunday
morning March II at 1880,
Arch-deacon Keeler officiating.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-02

]. A. Denslow made business
trip to Pueblo, Colorado last
week.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
CURRENT ATTRACTIONS
Observation-Disclosures"

Ramona" the W. H. Clune cinema
operate spectacle, which will be seen at
the Belasco TheateT two weeks, starting
Monday. Labor Day. is declared to be
most remarkable for visioning Of phases
of life seldom seen. The pictures of the
Mission Indian sheep ranch and sheep
herders charm quite as much as the more
dramatic episodes, such as the Taiding
and burning Of the Indian village Of
Temacula and the tragic fate of Ales-
Eandro. The sheep scene Is an indescrib-
ably beautiful example Of the highest
art possibilities OF the moving picture
camera.
California scenery. most beautiful in all
the world, never has been spread before
the eyes Of America in such lavish scope
and variety as in Ramona" Aside from
the charm OF Mrs Jackson's romance,
which has sold nearly four million copies
Of the novel, the film spectacle Is nota-
Bile as a superb panorama Of wonderful
landscapes faithfully and adequately rep
resenting California as the garden spot
OF the universe.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Notwithstanding.

Keiths has assembled for this week 5
holiday period in honor of Labor Day, be-
ginning at.the matinee tomorrow, an ag-
gregation Of novelties in which the con-
spicuous presentation is The World
Dancers in a spectacular exposition of
The Evolution Of the Dance" The
cast comprises sixteen artists. with Emil
Tom Dingle, as the featured stars, sup
ported by Doris Lloyd. June Roberts,
James TempIeton and others.
There are eight sections Of the group
with a prologue introducing June Rob-
erts as Terpsichore. The principal ones
are: THE Prehistoric Barbarian" The
Flesh Pots Of Egypt" The Classic Gre
clan" The Cossaques," The Rennais-
sance." THE Ethiope," "Syncopation, :"
and The Hawaiian Craze" The cos
TUNES Of the dancers are historically ac-
curate and present a colorful spectacle.
May Tully. who conceived and produced
the Fashion Show, is also the creator
of this production.
THE extra added number will be sup
armament, Cecil Cunningham, styled
The Comedienne Extraordinary" whose
repertoire OF exclusive Jean Havez songs
is made UP principally Of Irving Berlin's
Childhood" "Reuben's Courtship"
Vaudeville Training" and why Column
bus Landed Here" Avellng and Lloyd
will deliver a patter by Aaron Hoffman,
called Two Southern Gentlemen" Walter
shannon, Marie Annis and company will
present THE Garden of Love" Other
additions will be the Stanley trio as The
Bouncing Fellows Ezra Mathews and
company in Prosperity" Lew Wilson.
The Variety Boy" Paul Gordon. The
Wire Wonder" the pipe organ recitals
and the Pathe news pictorial.
At and s:15 p. m. at Keith's today the
bill will present Irene Franklin, with Bur-
ton Green at the piano; Princess Toots
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
MILDRED M. KOONCE.

q passing days the theatrical
had several interesting
light folk last week Just by way of good beginning dropped
the the other
desk flooded with notices of
Ramona" the film of Helen Hunt
the doors of the local PLAYHOUSE this all
box ready fol business.
scheduled for showing at the Belaseo this season and include such
darling promises sothern (vho according to
this "The renewing
play after next DagheHs Ballet Russo the vaou, Fol-
shows Melting
Molly nothing of other clever pieces enjoying Metro
poitsn
Mr. Taylor from Bermuda nicely
and enthusiastic the beauties of that seropcal paradise where
there neither troeys cleaning
whsanded shore fnged with palms and scarlet hibiscus
Fresh Blair opens
here week 1.-THE Eternal Magdene the second offering the
place the islands which she haractez heavenly $50
met Miss Blair during rehearsal one morning last week in dim
tteser still linens
paygoers of
large
ead about thing another until somebody mentioned prepared
1t that Miss Blair preparedness advocate Down by her
Canadian
absolutely welded profession tshe line of dis
Miss Blair would make charming propagandist
she has
admit but notice that her favote line from all her in "Zaza"
where the famous Panne gives the formula of her success Hard
natural energy led her to lay the stress on work"
Speaking energy the most interchangeable dynamic brand Of tina.
cherished gift Irene Franklin who for delighted audiences
marked the absolute abandon which herself
her work. and when sought her in her awad
find her limp with exhaustion discovered fresh buoyant
young woman positively thrilling energy.
Come in she called gaiy 81 talk because haven't
thing before evening
shampoo hair and embroder this cushion She held linen
stamped with yellow tiger with and she
worked
"The Melting of Molly" which will be produced October
Maria Thompson Davies the author the book which the
a friend Of Miss Frankn-he Molies"
call and Miss Franklin wrote the lyrics which Burton Green set to
81 of being in play" Miss Franklin said 81 always
tired of but around
easily enough by writing have perfect for types
finding and putting them but
characters that everybody knows
Cautiously enough I've found that lots of purely local and
audience can't them I've
a
South where the hotel mainly
1--WE the child "Babbie THE Melting
of but had because of the nfantle
with child the Miss Davies felt badly
and just shed tears"
Incidentally the face OF the Irene Franklin who Sheds tears"
off worth all the for pessisr the world
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Cosmos-VaudeyfIle,

The Cosmos Theater tomorrow will
open as Washington's only Home Of Con-
tinuous Vaudeville with a bill of nine
acts of the choicest vaudeville obtainable
from the independent circuits of the
country. Not a single act of the nine
has been seen here before, and some of
them rank with the best of the offerings
of the new season.
The eight Russian dancers in a unique
spectacular performance, introducing
gems of Italian grand opera, and the
Great Lamberty," in a characteristic
revue of the great music masters of the
world, past and present, will be the stel-
lar attractions. These will be REINFORCED
by Joyce, Mack and Fenna in a popular
singing attraction; Creighton Brothers
and Koran. opponents of rube minstrelsy,
In an amusing characteristic exhibition;
Arco Brothers, in gladiatorial feats and
poses; Dorothy Herman in q quaint song
comedy, with a novel opening and a
unique climax; Parson and Boyd, in
songs and eccentric dancing; Arnold
and White, in "-H.--Iology," and Hazel
Harrington and her company in THE
Tired Taxi" farce comedy made ia
nous by Johnny and Emma Ray. The
added attractions will Include the Pathe
weekly news pictures and short and
amusing cartoon comedies.
Prices at matinees will be Is and Is
cents and in the evenings, Is and IS
cents. The entertainment viii run with
out stopping from 1880 to II p. m. daily.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Iyceum-BurIesoue.

This weeks offering at the Lyceum is
The Columbia Girls" an organization
said to be far above the average in its
entertainment. The cast includes George
Milton, Lew Golden, Margaret Shannon.
Jenny Delmore. Annette Wiltse, Joe
Dolan and Roy Peck A new list of
songs, specially written for this COM
pany, will prove an added attraction.
The book. which is in two parts, is
entitled, "O'Riley's Reception" and Twin
Beds" said to be farces of the side-spiit-
ting variety, affording ample opportunity
for the display of the individual talents
of the players.
The chorus, composed Of twenty pref
ty. accomplished girls, carry along their
part of the show In a whirlwfnd man
ner. The scenery and costumes are brand
new.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

at Loew's Columbia today and for the
first half of the week.
The story of the daily happenings
In this mining town Is full Of the in
innate dealings of those bygone days
when life was not worth living unless
exciting. Philip Pharo, the young parson.
is portrayed by Dustin Farnum.
Beginning Thursday and for the last
half Of the week Mae Murray will be
seen in her latest screen success, The
Big Sister" It Is a story of the great
conflict between the denizens of one
half of the world and those of the
other half who neither know nor care
how their neighbors live. The I'M
folding of this absorbing theme makes
an intensely interesting photoplay
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

dip and the merTy-go-round for the chit
dren- The lawns surrounding the man
sion house afford ample grounds for pic
nickers- Today. as well az tomorrow,
Labor Day. the etesrner Charles Mscaies-
ter will leave Seventh street wharf at
10 a. m. 2:so and $50. with stops on Labor
Day at Mount Vernon on the 10 q. m,
a. well as the $50 trips.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

me sung OF Nfctory'"
All of the fine acting ability and nat
ural fitness for the role that character
lied Henry B. Walthalps impersonation
Of Ben Cameron, the Little Colonel" In
THE Birth of Nation" have been util-
lied and displayed in his newest flm tri-
umph, THE Sting Of Victory" which
heads the first program of the season
at the new Casino Theater, at Seventh
and streets.
Mr.. WalthalI plays a dual role in the
new production, which. like THE Birth
Of Nation" tells a delightful story
Of the old South. He lie seen in the
earlier scenes OF the photopfay as a
young Southern officer in the Federal
army who refuses to resign his commits
sion and cast his lot with the Confed-
eracy. Later In the story he appears
as the younger brother, who Is a wild
and reckless young rebel" Both are in
love with a beautiful Southern girl The
scenes of the play are laid in Virginia
Just before, during, and Immediately sf-
ter, the civil war
In addition to this multiple reel pro-
duction, tomorrow's program at the Ca
sine will offer Frank Daniels latest nlm
comedy success, Princess Tango" and
the "Pathe Weekly" latest news release.
This bill will hold the screen on Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Beginning at noon on Thursday the
Casino will offer the widely-herslded W.
tagraph six-part spectacle, The Foot
lights Of Fate" a camera adaptation Of
the famous Louis Joseph Vance novel.
Joan Thursday" The supplementary
features for Thursday and the balance
Of the week are the new Athletic Fea-
ture Film Series" showing scientific bill
liard-playing; the annual boat race be-
tween Harvard and Yale, an exciting
wrestling match and q demonstration of
jiu jitsu by Miss Dulcie Hall, Austraha's
woman champion. and the ''Pathe News"
The Casino opens tomorrow under an
exceedingly interesting policy. Continuous
exhibitions of the finest film productions
from the Vitaeraph, Essanay, Lubin, Selis
and other bis flm-producing companies
of New York and Los Angeles studios
will be given every day Of the week from
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Gayety-Bur1esaue,

Rose sydeIrs famous London Bellies
Company will be seen at the Gayety
Theater all this week. For originality
Of materials, costumes, scenery and cleo
trical effects, this company has long en-
joyed an ervtable reputation.
The opening vehicle is entitled, "A
Trip to Washington" a two-act musical
burlesqJe in eleven scenes, which should
prove of particular interest here because
OF its local setting. A large chorus Of
pretty, graceful girls, deliberately cos
TUNED, all of whom are talented singers
and dancers, is a distinct feature of the
show.
4 number of vaudeville acts of I'M
usual merit will be introduced in the
olio, among which are Johnnie Weber and
William Campbell, in their famous act,
Henry and Papa Among the Models"
Frances Cornell, direct from London
musical halls; Sinclair and fremont,
Smith and Pullman, Ward Caulfeld, Billy
Smith, Ed Wright Harry waltjen, No.
rtne and Rose Sydell, herself
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

noon to II .. N. The biggest symphony
orchestra In Washington. under the d.
rection Of Henry r. Smith. will provide
musical synchronism for the photoplays.
And every device for the comfort of
audiences known to the modern theater
has been installed at the new playhouse
At Seventh and = streets.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Marshall Hall.

The management Of Marshall Hall On
the Potomac River. have arranged a spe-
ctal entertainment for Labor Day with
concerts afternoon and evening by schroe-
der's Band. with dancing In the pavilion
overlooking the Potomac. The popular
annusenents provided include skee ball
and bowling alleys, the half mile dip-ths-
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

Glen Echo Park today launches the
closing week Of the season Of 1916. When
the lights are turned OF at midnight next
Saturday night the most successful sum
mer the resort has ever had will be end
CONTINUED on PAGE MINI.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

PoIPs-"The Eternal MagdaIene."
Eugenie Blair in the production of The
Eternal Magdelene," the powerful play
by Robert Mclaughlin, will be seen this
week at Polls Theater at popular prices
When originally presented in New York.
the play proved to be not only one of
the most successful. but also one of the
most widely discussed theatrical offer
ings seen on Broadway in a number Of
years.
The Eternal Magdelene" is a play Of
vital interest to every community in the
world. Dealing as 1t does with a grave
social problem, II is neither a preach
ment nor a propaganda. And its hopes of
success are built upon the interesting
quality Of its story.
The. locale is a good-sized American
city, and the events narrated have to
do with the coming OF a great evange-
list, the stamping out of the tenderloin
and its ultimate effects.
Polls Theater will tonight inaugurate
its Sunday shows with the final perform
.anCe of Bickel and Watson in Look
Who's Here"
Manager Berger announces that this has
been in contemplation for sometime and
is being carried forward now at the
further suggestion that the theater
should afford every possible opportunity
for the entertainment of the thousands
Of visitors to Washington during the
autumn and winter season, as well as
TO accommodate the theater's Increasing
clientele
The Sunday night performance will be-
gin promptly at s:15 o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Loew's Columbfa-Dustin Fnrppm

The Parson OF Panamint" the
story Peter B. Kyne wrote about the
young. vigorous parson of a Nevada
mining town forty years ago. has been
made into a photoplay with Dustin
Farnum as the star and will be shown
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Amusement Calendar.

Belasco-"Ramona' film pro-
duction of Helen Hunt Jack
sons novel.
Keith's Vaudeville, featur-
ing THE World Dancers"
Polls Eugene Blair in
Tho Eternal Magdalene."
Gayety-Burlesque.
Loews Columbia - Dustin
Farnun in pictures.
Observation-Disclosures.
Cosmos-Vaudeville.
Garden-Feature films.
Strand-Feature films.
Casino-Feature films.
Glen Echo Park-Out-of-
door sports
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

titled Tho Eye of Night" The added
attraction on these days will be Sem
nett's keystone reel, entitled THE Social
Cub" Flora Swanson will enact the
leading role. On Friday and Saturday
Mae Marsh and Robert Harron will be
pictured in an Irish comedy-drams, The
Marriage OF Molly-O." The added attrac-
ton will bring to the screen De Wolf
Hopper. who will be pictured in a farce
entitled Poor Papa"
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03

Paka and her Hawaiian troubadours;
Hugh Herbert and company. and all the
other cOmmendable features seen last
week.
The Washington herald., 1916-09-03
Moore's Garden-Feature FIIms,

Bessie Barriscale will appear in her
new photoplay, The Payment" at