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The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Third SYLVAN PLAY
To Be FOR KIDDIES
Shutdown" Performance to Be Pro-
duced Soon by Mrs. Hemmick.

A "sundown" performance at the
National Sylvan Theater will be Mrs.
Christian Hemmick's third production.
II VIII FULFILL her promise to Col
Harts that she would give at least
three performances to prove her point
that the public wants the National
Theater" and that 1t Is education.
The "sundown' performance, by
children, for children, will not be an
invitation, reserved-seat affair. Hap
PLY that Is over, and she hopes that
from now on the space will be enjoyed
by all alike.
1t was necessary for the first per-
fcrmanoe. and for the guests of the
Masons, but the third will be the
real Inauguration for the general pub
lic-free to all to take the place they
choose.
Mrs. Hemmick Is desirous Of bring
ing a superb Pageant War Drama"
as part Of the Fourth Of July celebra-
iion, instead OF the usual fireworks,
II the citizens who contribute to the
fund will support 1t. The fund con-
tributed for the theater is now ex-
hausted.
Tho "sundown" performance will be
given on June 20. Mrs. Hemmick will
be aided by Mrs. Glen Tinnin and
John Neilign.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
old PLAY BY FULLY
REVIVED ON COAST
The Strenuous Life" Unknown to
Public. Is Splendid Farce.

When Richard Walton Tully was q
junior in the University OF California
Dick" Tully he was universally called
in those days-he wrote a farce called
THE Strenuous Life" which was pro-
ducod with such success that his class
mates toured in IL along the Pacific
Coast during an entire vacation. A
few weeks ago the Junior class of
the same Institution revived the play
in the audience declaring they enjoyed
the piece even better now than they
had fifteen years ago.
Although probably not one person IN
a thousand who is familiar with Tul-
ly's other plays, The Bird Of Para
disc" Omar the Tentmaker'' and
The Flame" has ever heard OF 1.-THE
Strenuous Life" it is worthy OF note
that the college farce has been played
by more than 1000 schools and COL
leges throughout the country.
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Z. b. TALBERT ENLIsTs.

Edward p. Talbert, assistant treas
Troop 3 Of the District Cavalry. He
is one OF the most popular OF the
corps Of Poll employees in washing
oI.. Ton: Anaoility is one OF his strong
!, "ESais. L ons Of the best horsemen
his spare time for years bsnk ~ riass
tnrough the country ana in parks. as
his FAMILY are the owners OF a num-
Der OF blooded horses. AS far As
horssmansnip Is concerned, Eddie" is
thus out OF the rookie class.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
BUSHMAN And BAYNE
TO CONE in PERSON
Film Stars win Greet Audience. a,
Garden Tbeater.

within the next two weeks Francis
X. Bushman ana Miss Beverly Bayne,
the popular film stars. will pay Z
short visit 70 washington as the
gpssts o. Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Moore.
dss VII h.sPss ssDsas a. ss
and greeting the patrons. Mr., and
Mrs. Moore are at present visiting
these distinguished players at their
studio IN New York. The exhibitors
Of the District Maryland, Virginia
and pslswars; s,,nr have 5sen.1 Heen invited 70 q
Of Mr.. Bushnian and Miss Bayne.
The success achieved by these two
stars In the film world has been
gained by hard, steady work. They
often work at the studio and upon
locations" from carly mSrning far
born IN Baltimore. Nd. He won early
recognition In his native city through
his prowess as an athlete and posed
for sculptors throughout the country.
Then he set out TO conquer the his
trionic world. He was making good
headway in his chosen profession when
the picture drama came into vogue.
Approaching the possibilities OF this
new field Of endeavor. he gave up the
footiights TO come within the focus of
the motion picture camera.
His first experiences in this new
field were somewhat disappointing.
To use his own words "he played all
kinds of buffers to all kinds of dra-
matte stars in dramatic features. and
chased film comedians over back yards
and through the open country" With
Essanay Company about fiVe years
ago he came into stellar prominence
and for the past three years has
headed his own producing organiza-
tion. Miss Beverly Bayne's rise in the
fitn world has been Of the meteoric
description and after a short appren-
ticeshIp she played leads with the
Essanay Company. When Mr.. Bush
man established his own company she
went with him In the capacity Of CO.
star.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17

NRtt0nal-SThe BIreny.'
Another famous comic opera which
addsd to the stellar honors Of Emma
Trsnttni. THE Firefiy," will be re-
ytysd by the Aborn Comic Opera and
anal weak at the New National Thea
ter beginning Monday night. This Of
fsring, which had a long run In New
York and an equally auspicious tour,
q described as q comedy-opera by its
Hbrettist, Otto Hauerbach, and its
composer, Rudolph Friml.
The story concerns a little italian
singing girl named Nina, who borrows
male attire from another girl who
has been living as a boy under the
name Of Antonio. Nina's object Is to
obtain q boys job on a Mrs. Van
thus escape from a cruel foster faith
sr. Antonio Colombo, whose name
she has taken, happens to be q no.
torious pickpocket, and when the Ber-
muda police threaten to arrest her
she resumes feminine attire and at
old musician. adopts her and takes
her away. In the meantime she has
captivated Jack Travers, who is al
ready engaged to Mrs. Vandare's
niece. When Nina returns later as a
famous prima donna there is a mu-
and all ends happily.
Among the musical numbers which
make the opera popular are He Says
YeS-She Says No." Call Ne Uncle"
Love II Like a Firef1y," Some
u East iaPP0Inn P0mmy Atkins EH Found on pat Il
rads," sympathy" "A Woman's
smile" DE Trop," Beautiful Ship
from Toyland," When a Maid Comes
Knocking at Your Heart" AN Amer
lean Beauty Rose" The Latest
Thing from Paris" and THE Dawn OF
Love"
The cast will include Maude Gray
as Nina, Mae Rilcayne as Geraldine,
Sylvia Thorne as Mrs. Vandare, LII
nan Ludlow as Suzette, Henry Coote
a. Jack Travers, James McElhern as
Jankins, Charles H. Bowers as Thurs
too, George Shields as Herr Franz,
Harlem Briggs as Pietro and Ralph
Nichols As Correllt.
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3. y. Keithr-VaudeviIIe.

Joseph z Howard, the composer
comedian-playwright, and Ethelyn
Clark, the dainty musical comedy in
present at B. F. Keiths Theater this
week the largest and liyeliesI musical
novelty known in vaudeville, accord
nE 20 the New York critics. 1t IL
called "A Musical-World Review" and,
erRl OF Mr.. Howard's newest melo-
dies, with characters and scenery ut
ting the various themes. In four
scenes the company represents types
from Chinatown, a Southern leVee,
village tavern Of ye olde tymes, and
q romance of lotus-land with a very
realistic rainfall on the stage. Among
the principals are Eileen Poe, Harry
Miller, Sun XII Gee and the Howard
colored quartet
from one OF the big Broadway shows,
will reintroduce the famous Arnaut
brothers, the eccentric musical clowns,
IN their original and surprising aero
baties interspersed with the playing
Dahl and Charles GiIIsn are another
feature Of unusual import introduc-
Ing popular songs environed BY
elaborate scenic effects. Lew Pistol
and o. II. Cushing, the blaektace
% SSEstiSans' ,Sa' vi WI appeal for laggssssr .trsssT
longtime favorits from the trouba-
delr ranks Of modern blaekface or
ganiEations. Will Oakland, with his
company OF yocalists, will offer q new
sketch, Danny O'Gill, U. s. A." fun
of humor and romance and played in
white face. George Skipper and Myrtle
KAstrup, fresh from New York pro-
duetiens, will offer . melodious feat
ure. The other acts include Joseph
!. Browning n a Timely Talk"
organ reeitals, and the Hsarst-Paths
neWE-Dictorial
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Who's Who in the Pictures.

their quaint speech. their business
schemes and, above all, their UNDER
lying tenderness ana goodness are de-
lightfully refreshing.
Potash and Perlmutter' was last
produced hare At 81 prices. To Polls,
as usual, go the distinction OF pre-
senting this play for the first time at
popular prices. Potash and PERL
mutter" Is q comedy that even those
who have witnessed 1t before will
want to see again.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Loew's CoIumbia-Douglas Fair
bankn

wild and woolly," the new Doug
las Fairbanks photoplay, will be
shown for the first time in Washing
ton next Sunday afternoon at Loew's
Columbia Theater and continue all
week as the headline attraction. 1t
erner who has formed weird ideas
of the West ~ o result Of delving
deeply into the pages Of 10 cent tiction.
He Is sent West by his father on a
business trip and the residents Of the
Arizona town to which he is detailed
learn somethins about his theories.
This Is the beginning of a series of
hair-raising adventures in which Fair
banks 10 shown as the leading figure.
His leadership of the repentant Indians
and his rescue Of the pretty girl are
accomplished with all the realism that
Douglas Fairbanks invariably injects
into q performance before the camera.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
BeIaseo-GDriftwood."

William Harris, jr., producer of
The Thirteenth. Chair" which has
proved to be one Of the most sensa-
t9nai ton n.sacet successes 81 the past season;
in four acts by Laurence Eyre at the
Belasco Tneater the week OF June 2S.
Fay Banter. who, twice during the
season just closing. scored tremendous
personal hits on Broadway, drst in
Arms and the Glri' and later in 1.-THE
cast which has been assembled for
this production.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Glen Echo Park.

Washington people will have an op-
portunity to hear some excellent music
and find widely diversified amuse-
ments at Glen Echo Park this after
noon and tonight. Celfro and his
band, an organization that proved a
great fayorite with the parks patrons
last season, Will make its frst ap-
pearance this summer in a series Of
concerts. at which q varied program
will be given.
This, like the open-air movies and
other features, including the admis-
sion, is free and is offered as an added
attraction for the many Sunday Yis-
itors. During the week, in addition to
the thrills of the derby, the trss-top
ride, the joys Of the carrousel, and
the delights of the midway, the dane
ing pavilion is open and genial
Charlie" Mills ana his musicians, ten
strong, play that ailuring brand Of
music that Just makes one want to
dance.
This week the advance guard OF the
big outings will be held and every
convenience for picnickers has been
installed. The grounds are open to
them without charge and the play
grounds, boating and canoeing, and
the shady groves and cool breezes
make 1t an ideal place for day in
the open. . ,-
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PoLPs TO BE cooI.

Manager Fred @. Berger. OF Polls
Theater, Is keeping up with the tber-
mometer. Beginning tomorrow night.
the nshers and other house attends
ants wiii an appear In new white uni
I1rms .c;,i 81. end every seat in the theater
Electric fans have been set m ana
Polls VIII again come into its own = .
one one Of the coolest gathering places in
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Polf,s-SsSf. EImo.s

fhs Offering at Polls this week 10
willard Hoicombe's dramatization Of
Augusta ]. Evans famous novel Of
Southern life. st. Elmo"
one Of the most successful novels
ever written by an American author,
''St, Elmo" had a remarkable sale
forty.odd years ago. Its scenes are
laid IN the famous mountain section
OF Tennessee, and 1t tells the story Of
the reformation OF a brilliant, dissi-
pated young man, through the infiu-
ence Of an innocent young girl. In the
form OF q play, "St. Elmo" has been
a. successful as II was as q novel
Robert W. Fraser viii play the part
Of s. Elmo Murray, the hero of the
story. Miss Florence Rittenhouse will
take the part Of Edna Earl. the young
girl who comes to live with st. Elmo's
mother, and sets the example which
turng St Elmo away from his disso-
lutte life. As Aaron Hunt. Ralph Rem-
ley Will have another strong charac-
ter part. Ths role Of the Rev. John
Murray viii be portrayed by Howard
Lang. Mr.. Lang has already appear
ed In this part with great success.
Others to whom prominent parts
havs ben entrusted are: Frances VIII
uans, Louise Farnum. J. Hammond
Daley Russell Fillmore. Craig Ward,
Ollie Cooper. Anna Ward, Hardie
Mealdn, George Carleton, and Thomas
Auntz-
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
theatrical Calendar

National-fsThe FIreny.5
Belaseo-"Joan the Woman
PolPs-HSt. Elmo"
b. +. heith's-VaudeViII
Loew's Columbia-Feature films.
Cosmos-COntinu0 vaudeville.
MOore's Garden-FeRture films.
Moore's Strand-Feature films.
Cadno-Featurs films.
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Arrange Teaehers' R.e.n,;o..

.ss Ths scsAf Af,oeIaton Of
ed a reception for tsschas ass srrsng-
newly dedicated assembly hsI, NJ ruese sne
day evening. June 1s. Psrents ~ fhe
District nave been invited. MnsicaI
program, under the direction ~ M
Tlaude K9beson and Miss Elizabeth
nsss mscs ~ ~ oe followed By . card
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17

The presence or absence of hydro
chloric acid in the stomach can be as
certained by inserting a piece OF Congo
paper in the eye Of the stomach tube,
which is passed down the aesopha-
gus and then withdrawn.
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B.Ia.eo-G.r.Iain. F.rr.r.

Geraldine Farrar In the massive pro-
duction Of "Jocl the Woman" based
On the life OF Joan OF Arc, continues
as The attraction at the Belasco again
this week; In the title role Miss Far.
twontieth century qualities. As Joan
she u revealed as a sturdy, tireless,
ugoruus peasant Of the far removed
IN . measure there Is q suggestion
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Moore's str.ad-HaroId lockwood

Harold lockwood will headline the
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, week Of
June "A. In whimsical naeiodranatic
picture bearing the unique title Of
The Haunted Pajamas." In this pro-
ducttcn Mr.. lockwood appears as a
lovabls, everyday sort Of a fellow,
who goes about spreading good cheer
day and Thursday Antonio Moreno
will be featured in a vivid story of the
West, entitled, The Magnificent Med
der, and on Faday and SATURDAY
an all-star cast Of Triangle players
WI ne seen tn Thomas Ince's latest
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Moore's Gardsn-Ethei Barrymor..

Ethel Barrymore is underlined to
appear upon the screen Of Moore's Gar
den Theater Sunday, Monday, and
Tuesday. week Of June n, In her latest
superpicture, THE Greatest Power"
depicting the real triumph of love in
a battle wherein Cupid mixes things
special request on Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, Mr.. Moore will offer
Mary Ptckford In one OF her greatest
photographic successes, "The Romance
Of the Redlands."
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MOore's Garden-EarIe Williams.

Earle Williams, who marches along
in the front rank of film stars, will
be pictured at Moore's Garden Thea
ter today, Monday and Tuesday in
a Installation of James Oliver Cur
woods romance The Soul Master. I"
1t deals with the transformation Of
a man from kindly and loving char
acter to a soul-embittered, ruthless
employer.
Mr.. Williams has never character
lied a role more abundant in human
emotions than in The Soul Master" /"
and his supporting company includes
Katherine Lewis, Robert Gaillard,
Naomi Childers, Bobby Connolly and
Julia Swayne Gordon.
On Wednesday and Thursday Viola
Dana and a cast of distinguished
players, including Robert Walker,
Augustus Phillips, Marie Adell, Hen
ry Hallam, Ricca Allen, Gerald Grif-
fin and William B. Davidson, will be
seen on the screen in Lady Barna-
cle." Alice Joyce and Harry T, No
rey, late stars of "Womanhood," will
be featured on Friday and Saturday
in The Question" Other first-run
pictures will be shown daily and spe-
cial music will be provided by the
Garden Symphony Orchestra.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17

Francis Buskrnan and Bever-
ly Bayne, who will visit Wash
ington next week as the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Moore.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Summer Season Occupying
The Washington Theaters

Washington fairly the this time,
Tor although the Baeo will present another premiere week
WI probably be the last road attraction of the
The Capital however, without for hot
months there stock working vaudeville
and picture houses will remain open during
The attractions for current listed below:
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17

before her debut in opera Helen Is
struck down by an automobile and
crippled. Marion acts the role while
Helen sits behind the scenes and sings
the words. The public Is duped and
Marion receives an ovation. Later
she marries Monte Bruce and sends
for Helen to accompany them on a
yachting tour. Monte is blinded by a
powder explosion, and Marion. who
has little time for a blind husband,
turns him over to Helen's care. One
day he RECEIVERS his sight and detects
his wife in the act OF robbing him and
eloping with his secretary. That night
the boat catches fire. Marion and the
secretary are lost, while Monte and
Helen face a life of happiness.
On Wednesday and Thursday Elmo
Lincoln and Carmel Myers, two new
Triangle stars, will make their local
stellar screen debut In Might and
Man." the story of a young giants
success in the world. Emmy Wehlen,
who has scored substantial success
both behind the footlights and before
the camera, will headline the program
on Friday and Saturday in a filmiza-
ton Of a novel story by John B. Cly-
ner and Charles Logue entitled The
Duchess of Doubt"
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
PROMISED NEXT WEEK.
B. r. Keith,s-vaudeviIIe.

Nora .Bayes, the famous singing sin
gle cornedienne, will return to B. r.
Keith's Theater in new series of her
inimitable character songs with cos
tunes to match. A new star will be
Leona La Mar, THE Girl with Thou
sand Eyes" Others will be Aveiing
and Lloyd, 1.-TWO Southern Gentle
men, A Robins, THE Walking Music
shop" the Misses Kouns, the Three
Hickey Brothers, Gustavo, Sterling
and Marguerite. the pipe organ re-
citals and the news pictorial.
Pofi's-sPotash and PerImutter.S
The offering at Polls next week viii
be the famous comedy, Potash and
Perlmutter," by Montague Glass.
When Potash and Perlmutter" was
tirst offered In London, this Glow
brow" comedy received the critical
appreciation Of no less thigh brow
publication than the English Re-
view. On the stage, as in the cons
fines OF the magazine. the humors Of
Abe Potash and his business part
ner, Mawruss Perlmutter, provide de-
lightful entertainment. It matters lit
tie whether their -cIoaks ana coat,
business or their heart interest" is
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
sOew's COIumbIa-HHer Strange
WeddInR.1

wedding.
\ The double appeal of a popular story
and the presence OF a famous star at
the head of the cast is utilized in
Her Strange Wedding" which begins
q four days showing at LOew's CO.
lumbia Theater this afternoon. The
photoplay Is an adaptation of the
novel of the same name by George
Middleton. It was prepared for the
screen by Charles Maigne, a former
now the head OF a big scenario de-
partment in Los Angeles. Rivalry be-
tween two brothers for the love of a
Pretty girl, an attempt by one to COM
init fratricide and an interesting crime
story with a startling denoument, are
some OF the incidents that give the
screen version what is known in the
theatrical vernacular as the punch"
Fannie Ward Is pictured in the role
Of the girl, and the character gives
her opportunities to wear a number
OF strtkingly beautiful gowns.
three days of the week is unique
photoplay. 1t Is called THE Heir of
the Ages" and it pictures House
Peters Is q cave man role. The story
u unfolded into two parts. One is
laid In the stone age and the other
Ia. e story Of today: In the former,
battles for the love Of a beautiful
maiden and wins her from innumer-
able rivals. Subsequently, he learns
that his weakling younger brother is
secretly in love with the girl, but
physically unable to fight for her love.
4 sense Of pity, and q great hearted
magnanimity tmpei the cave man to
surrender the captive Of his club to
the youth. Almost the same episode
transpires In the modern romance.
which Is built around the loves of
characters who are reincarnAtions of
the original cave man and his weaker
brother. The photoplay in this film
story Is said to be exceptionally eff
tective and the settings for the story
decidedly realistic.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-17
Cosmos-VaudeviIIe.

Harry slatko's Rollickers, a
oreezy cabaret speciality, introduc-
ing Jazz Band" famous for its
novelty and amusing entertainment,
Of the Cosmos bill the hrst half of
this week. Three others just as
prominent in popular vaudeville en-
tertainment are Homer and Lind;
Lillian Fitzgerald, assisted by clar-
enee Simons, in exclusive songs
ter impersonations. and Conrad and
Daniels, a violinist and a pianist
Of merits. in classic selections. La
Costa and Clifton will bring a neat
little comedy sketch entitled "Just
San; Stanley and Burns. a team of
an Offering Of daring gymnastics,
balancing and aerial feats. The big
MIN feature, with Anita Stewart as
the star, will be the Vitagraph pro-
duction, "A Million Bid" while the
T..,S new Mack senRett picture, Her
comedy feature. The Hearst-Pathe
News will be shown also.
A complete new show Thursday
will offer THE Garden of Mirth,"
George Choos' new production, by
q company Of twelve, most Of them
gypsy singer, as leading features,
Earle Williams as the big aim feat
ure, and Charlie Chaplain in THE
Fireman" as the comedy Aim. Next
weeks hsadliner, Moon Down."
be one Of the most Beautiful little
productions in popular vaudeville.
Today's performances, beginning
at p. m, Will offer the acts of last
weeks latest bill
Cssino-IittIe Miss Nobody"
little Miss Nobody" with Violet
Msrsereau pictured IN the title role.
vi vii occupy the screen at the Casino
menctng with today's matinee. The
north woods Of New York State fur
nishsd the locale Of the story as well
as an abundance OF beautiful scenery
for its settings Miss Mersereau's
hoydenish girl who knows no evil
who is brought face to face with an
appalling situation. It is her perfect
Innocence and frankness that saves
her from crushing defeat and In the
end bring the village waif into the
full joy Of living: The supporting cast
includes Sidney Mason, Clara Beyers,
Helen Lindroth, and James O'Nelll.
The feature picture will be supple
mented by shorter screen subjects of
interest, while the fotoplayer will fur
nish agreeable musical diversion.
hoore's strand-Bsssie BsrriseaIe.
Bessie Barriscals, after an absence
Of months, viii grace the screen at
Moore's Strand Theater today. Mon
day and Tuesday in a heart compel
ling drama entitled THE SnarI."
Helen and Marion Dean are twins,
identical in appearance, but widely
dinersnt N eharse1f. Several days
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She rides, uadaunted, unafraid, lead
ing her heroic band, a maid warrior,
a dOer Of deeds that thrill the soul,
grip the heart, make one look on and
want 10 rise and cneer. Her Joan of
Arc is the embodiment Of all the char
acters with which Geraldine Farrar is
50 delightfully."- associated on the oper-
attic stage.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-01

Drop In at the Clifton Hotel Parlor
and see my line of hand painting and
crotcheting. Dress making a specially.
Art Emporium. fdl
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-12-01
MANY GERMANS ARE
DESERVING TO DENMARK

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. MANY
OF the German sentries are throwing
down their guns and are deserving
across the line into Denmark" said
Sophus Vanborg OF Haywords, Cal,
when he enlisted in the forestry unit
of the engineering corps at $50 Market
street this morning.
Last Christmas | paid a visit to
my mother in Denmark" he continued.
"She lives on the Denmark C Germany
boundary line and | had ample OPP
portunity to talk with the German sen.
tries as they paced back and forth at
distance of about 200 feet apart
They kept up their vigil night and
day to prevent assertions.
Lack of food drives many of the
sentries, themselves. into taking q
hurried and unceremonious departure;
also they are extremely embitteret
against their officers. One confessed
that he was waiting for an opportun
ity to shoot the leader of his com
pany."