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The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
PROMISED NEXT WEEK.

ona-Ihe willow Tree
Every one agrees that the most fas-
clnating play the season has produc-
ed is The Willow Tree" now i'm its
NTH successful week at the Cohan
and Harris Theater, New York, which
comes to the National next week. A
moonlight dream Of love and beauty
is this exquisite fantasy of japan.
with incompatible Fay Banter in the
role Of the princess, and handsome
Malcolm Fasseit as the Young Eng
lishman, who, disappointed in an af-
fair of the heart at home, seeks, in
the land of tho lotus flower, an in
spiration that will assuage his pain of
mind.
In a beautiful image hewn from the
heart of a willow tree the love-lorn
youth sees a likeness to the girl he
has left behind him. He makes it
his own, and, having placed it upon
a shrine, the statue is awakened to
life through the charm of a mirror,
and becomes a beautiful princess, to
whom comes the soul of purest wom-
an, and with whom he lives until
rumors Of war calls him back to his
own people.
To accompany this delightful and
highly dramatic love story. Messrs-
Cohan and Harris have supplied a
pictorial setting that is in perfect
harmony with its idyllic theme. while
the cast that presents 1t is well-nigh
perfect. Especially fascinating is the
simplicity and charm of Miss Baint-
er's INSTALLATION of the different dual
roles of the princess and the English
girl.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Bringing Up Father"
Proves Stage Success

While it has been said that grown
ups are interested in the funny
sheets mainly because the children
enjoy them, this is also the reason
why the adults attend the annual
visitations Of the circus. Experience
proves that adults are just as much
interested In this form of humor as
children.
That is the experience of the man.
agement of Bringing Up Father
Abroad" stage presentation of George
McMannus' cartoon characters, which
has been set to music. with a melange
OF pretty girls added to give 1t the
proper spice.
"As an earnest of the interest of
the public in this form of entertain
ment," declares Manager Fred c. Ber-
ger, of Polls, Il recall with satis-
faction TIE record business that was
done at Polls by Bringing Up Faith
err last year. and the wonderful sue
cess that was achieved by the pro-
duction here was repeated through
out the country"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
.CRANDALL'S THEATER
TO Open IN OCTOBER
Addition to Washington Theaters
Model of Completeness

CrandalPs Knickerbocker Theater at
Eighteenth street and Columbia road,
the newest addition to CrandalPs cir
cult OF theaters, will throw open
its doors early In October. The house
VIII be devoted to the presentation
Of photo-plays de luxe with full SYM
phcnic orchestral accompaniment.
The knickerbocker will be unques-
tionably the handsomest theater in
this section OF the country devoted
to this fascinating form of entertain
ment and VIII adequately fll a long
felt want in this city. The ground
upon which the playhouse stands is
at the intersection of Eighteenth
street and Columbia road. The lot is
triangular in shape, extending 40 feet
on Eighteenth street and l43 feet along
Columbia road, formerly owned by
the Smallwood estate. The structure.
wholly unlike anything of the kind
yet built in Washin gton, is absolutely
fireproof throughout and the walls
are Of Indiana limestone and POM
peian art brick. The auditorium ia
in the shape of an elongated triangle.
generally following the shane of the
lot, which is entirely occupied. The
stage is the apex of the triangle.
An unobstructed view of the stage
can be had from every part of the
auditorium. Along the front of the
mezzanine floor are located the boxes.
which will be reserved for each per
formance-a novelty in the conduct of
local picture theaters. Immediately
back OF the reserved boxes is a broad
promenade leading to the balcony sec
ton. A number OF artistic logsias
projecting from the mazzanine lounge
overhang the auditorium and give
space for other boxes, and at the rear
of the second floor is located a jan
anese tea-room. The auditorium is
lighted by a new system. This light
ing will be in harmony with the pro-
jected picture and effects ranging from
full sunlight to subdued moonligbt
and the semi-darkness of dawn will
hood the theater as various scenes
are projected upon the screen.
Mr.. Crandall has used great rare
IN the selection OF attaches for the
theater. and refinement and the ut-
most courtesy will be the dominant
feature of the service to the pubUc
The following officers control the
hnickerbocker Theater Company: Hsr-
ry Z. Crandall, managing director.
Barry Bulkley, George T. SmalIWood
and Fred S. Swindell.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

sort Of combination of the regular
stage and the screen drama. Actual
actors appear, talk and act, but some
of the tricks of the films are en-
ployed, too. Miss Wellman's offer
ings are so worth while that space
forbids any adequate description here.
Suffice it to say that they are orfgi-
nal and entertaining. and that they
are taking strongly wherever shown.
Robert Edeson, recently of The
Knife" and whose Interpretation of
the Indian ''Strongheart" is still
vividly remembered, is to be an
Original American once again. He
has acquired for vaudeville a play
called Flying Arrow" which is not
only Indian in plot but also was
written by an Indian.
After one of the most notable en-
gagements ever experienced by a
screen play in New York, THE Manx-
man." the film version Of Hall Gaines
most famous novel presented by Hen
ry J. Brock. is being released for the
broad United States. The destiny OF
the picture is in the hands of the
Goldwyn Distributing Corporation.
Miss Pauline Seymour, who scored
great personal success in paid for
in Full' and in The Chorus Lady"
is a playwright as well as an actress.
and during the summer, in addition
to devoting herself to her small farm
near Croton-on-Hudson, she has
dramatized Marie Van Vorst's
Amanda" in which she will take the
leading role when II Is produced in
the near future.
Our Betters," one of the most live
ly as it is one of the most daring and
witty play of the year, has started
on tour with Miss Diantha Pattison
again in one of the leading roles
Miss Pattison left the caste while the
play was in its heyday of success in
New York to accompany her husband,
Roy c. Wilcox, of the American Am
bulance Service. to his post, some
where in France"
Sidney Shields, its leading woman,
Is congratulating herself that she cast
her dramatic lot with "Parlor, Bed
room, and Bath which was expect
ed In New York long ere this, but
which has made such a hit in Chicago
that the engagement there has again
been extended.
Reports come from Australia OF the
great personal hit that Charles Wald-
ron has been making on subequator-
ial theatergoers in "Outcast," Dad
dy-Long-Legs,' and THE Easiest
Way"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
STARTED A PIANIST,
Winds Up A singer
Else Alder. Miss Springtime" Prima
Donna. Describes Her Career.

Else Alder, dainty little interpreter
of the title role in Miss Springtime,"
coming to the National next week, was
born abroad, but since she took up
her musical career in this country
four years ago. she has been an ardent
American citizen.
1T was in Gratz, high up in the
mountains. five hours from Vienna,
that I was born-a place so beautiful
that Napoleon called it the grace of
the cities she said.
'I could sing ever since 1 can re-
member. At eight 1 took the leading
role in an operetta given by the chill
dren Of our school. When I was ten
my skill at the piano was so promising
that the family decided should be an
Instrumentalist. So 1 specialized in
piano study for three years.
1T was my first piano recital in
Vienna that gave me a chance to show
what I could do as a singer. The So
prano soloist sent word at the last
moment that she was i'll. 1 volun-
teered to sing.
The result was that 1 was at once
engaged as a leading member of the
Court Theater Company in Troppan,
Hungary, where in six months sang
ninety-five different roles ranging
from farce to grand opera Incident
ally, 1 made my own costumes,
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
rHE WASHINGTON Herald. SUNDAY sEpTEMBER 80 ,elz

the Gayety Theater next week when
the clever artists who make up the
cast OF The Million Dollar. Dolls
viii make their initial bow Of the
season here.
A sparkling musical myth, entitled
In Doll Land" is the piece-de-re-
sistance offered by this organization.
The leading members Of the COM
pany are Dan Marble. Cliff Bragdon,
Grace Palmer. Gladys Parker. Harry
Mandeli. Norma Barry, Scotty Frie-
dell and Harold Carr. while the
chorus harbors an even two dozen.
dashing doll-like beauties. all en-
dowed with youth, charm and talent.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Gardeu-Edna Goodrich.

The program at Moore's Garden
Theater for the week beginning
october will include the famous
Broadway stage beauty. Edna
Goodrich. in an absorbing film pro-
duction entitled Queen X" and
the popular star. William Russell,
In Sands of Sacrifice" an intense
ly dramatic photoplay.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
William S. Hart Does
Real Stunts on Horse

Nothing annoys william s. Hart,
who is pictured in The Cold Deck"
at Moore's Strand Theater this
week. more than tnat any one
should have the impression that his
feats of reckless horsemanship are
tricks of the stage or of the cam
era. At the conclusion of a partic-
ularly risky episode this very calm
and placid gentleman Will give vent
to his feelings on this subject as he
moves stiffly and uneasily from
chair to sofa in his dressins-r9om.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Strand-MsxIne Elliott.

The thousands of friends and ad-
mirers of the noted stage beauty.
Maxine Elliott. will be interested
to know that she will make her first
appearance as a film star in Fight
ing Odds the Roi Cooper Megrue-
Irwin S. Cobb photodrama. which
will be shown for the entire week
of October Z at Moore's Strand The
ater. This is the third release of
the celebrated Goldwyn Pictures
Corporation which scored such re-
success with Polly Of the
Circus" and Baby Mine" on the
screen.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
THEATRICAL BRIEFS.

The great French classes, to be held
twice a day. four Ndays a week, for
ten weeks, will in not in any way in
terfere with the operation Of
Keith's for vaudeville. twice a day.
every day in the week. at the usual
matinee and evening hours. Both the
midday and afternoon lessons will be
over before the matinee and evening
performances. respectively, of vaude-
vile.
Manager Robbins. of Eeith's, hur-
ried away last Wednesday evening
and went to Boston to see his mother
and other relatives. He was loath
to go. but his coworkers served no.
tice that II he did not take that much
OF a vacation. they would all take
French leave. So he went. and re-
turned happier than ever. il such is
possible. He certainly is one happy
man. going and coming, morning.
noon. and night. you can believe me
and all the rest.
Much has been written OF the tanks
employed by the British to crush the
German trenches. but their actual
operation in battle Is promised on be-
half OF the films of The German
Retreat at Arras," starting at Keith's
this week.
The newest thing in the amusement
world is the Flash Drama" the va
riety of entertainment in which
Emily Ann weIlman is at present
sPpearius IN the larger cities. 1t is
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

ture. Miss Andrews is the young
woman who in "N1u'' last winter at
tained the distinction of stardom her
very first season on the stage-and
in New York at that
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
b. r. Keith's-yaudevilIe.

another double-headliner bill will
surround the second episode OF the
films of THE Retreat of the Germans
at the Battle of Arras." Blossom
Seeley and company in another glimpse
of ''Seeley's Syncopated Studio" and
Karl ,Jorn,, the grand opera tenor.
are the two co-stellar attractions
others will be Swor and Alvey, the
blackface impersonators: Bert. Les
lie. The King of Slang. and COM
pany- in Hogan in Mexico" Mile
Vera Sabina and company in THE
Little Ballet Russe;" Gautier's AMI
mated Toyshop; Benny and Woods,
the pipe organ recitals and two more
features to be announced LATER. The
usual performances. hours and prizes
will continue.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

ing comedy films and selected mu-
sic by the Garden. Symphony Or
chestra concluded the program
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

Ann Andrews is to have the lead
ing role in Seven Days Leave" the
latest Frohman play to be announced
for production In the immediate fu-
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30

Shortage Of coal tar and coal VII
compel the suspension Of Hollands
glass industry. About 4coo persons
are engaged in the making OF glass.
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
THE CURRENT WEEK.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE TWO.
bill. including TIE famous old Five
Boys in Blue"
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Gayety-BurIesque.

Something entirely. new, quantity
original and thoroughly refreshing in
burlseque production Is promised at
The Washington herald., 1917-09-30
Be,..eo-"show Of wonders.7


with all the pomp and splendor
OF an Oriental pageant, the Show
Of wonders" the New York Win
ter Gardens truly wonderful show
begins an engagement of one week
at Belasco Theater next week.
This tremendously big extraVa-
sanza is the twentieth one of these
huge entertainments to be launched
by the New York Winter Garden,
and to fttingly live up to nowery
title given it, Show of Wonders.
its producers have exerted every ef-
fort to make It a veritable wonder
show. And IL we are to believe the
reports from both critics and pup
lie in cities where it has played, II
is indeed, a marvellous exhibition Oh
the art of modern production.
A truly remarkable cast of com
edians and entertainers Is PROMISED
in the excellent list of principals.
This includes such names of musi-
cal comedy favorites as George
Monroe, Eugene and Willie How
ard, Marilynn Miller, Eugene
O'Rourke, White and Clayton. Sid
ney Phillips, Ernest Hare. Dan
Quinlan, Edmond Makalif. Arthur
Davis, Edward Mulcahey, Adele
Ardsley, Patsy O'Hearn, Virginia
Smith, Myrtle victorine and Irene
Zolar.
Winter Garden choruses are al
ways entrancing in their lowell
ness, so that the advance promise
that the Show of Wonders" con-
tains the most beautiful aggrega-
tion of all brings forth visions OF
feminine loveliness that makes us
all yearn for seats way down
front" We have the word OF the
producers that the very pick OF
the hundreds of beauties on the
Winter Garden chorus lists have
been selected to make this one of
, the most beautiful chorus ever
sorralled by one attraction.
Poli's-"Captain Russell, q. 8. A."
Capt. Russell, U. S. A." drama
dealing with the present struggle
in Europe will be the sensational Of
fering at Polls Theater next week.
Hal Read is the author of this cele-
brated war drama, which made dis
tinct hit last week on its presenta-
ton in New York at the Lexington
Theater. The story deals chiefly with
a red blooded American Captain who
IL first seen at home and later at
tached to Gen. Pershing's staff "sonie-
where in France" A stirring situa-
ton in this drama opens when the
Young Captain chooses death rather
than execute his own mother.
In this new patriotic play. Capt.
Russell, U. S. A." Hal Read, the
author. has played upon the love of
a mother for her son and his love for
her to such an extent that the play
cannot fail to be Of interest.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
RoXANA.

Miss Elizabeth Lynch died on Thursday
Of general debility, aged Sc years. She
leaves two brothers. Jacob and David
Lynch, and one sister. Mrs. Matilda
Wilson, Of Georgetown.
Mrs. Robert Floyd of Camden, n. j.,
has been the guest Of friends here for
a few days.
Elbert Dawson has purchased new
Maxwell touring car.
Misses Allie Lockwood and Miriam
Lynch were week end visitors at the
home Of Mrs. Ida McCabe.
Mrs Theodore Magee, Of Georgetown,
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Burton
McCabe.
A. NJ. Lynch made a business trip to
Baltimore on Friday.
Mrs. Joshua Gray Of Ocean View. is
visiting her sisters Mrs. p. b. McCabe
and Mrs. Mary A. Dawson.
Carl Lekites of Ocean City, Md, vis-
tied his family here on Thursday.
Miss Minnie McCabe Of Selbyville is
spending few days with Mr.. Wilson
McCabe and family.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19

GOVERNOR Miller has laid down
the reins of government after a brill
liant term of four years as the Chief
Magistrate of Delaware. Few realize
exactly the sacrifices he has made in
the last few years, that his admin
istratiOn should be aggressive and for
the best interest of Delaware. A man
of the wealth and business ability of
Charles r. Miller. during the past two
years. could have reaped great wealth
through business and speculative
markets. His knowledge and close
touch of stock and investment market
and the wealth to take advantage of
the conditions which prevailed dur
ing the two and a half years which
have elapsed since the great war in
Europe has been in progress, would
have been the opportunity for another
man with less higher aims than Gov
ernor Miller, to have neglected the
affairs of state for personal agrandize-
ment. Charles r. Miller, on the con-
trary, has steadily given his time to
the study of the finances of Delaware,
and the administration of the affairs
of his Office, so that at the close of
his term as Governor, he leaves that
high position with unusual honors
paid in beautiful testimonials from
members of the legislature. from his
personal staff, and from friends who
have watched his devotion to duty
with approval and respect for an hon
est official Governor Miller being a |
strong man in character as well as |
in all other affairs, was capable of |
the needs of the state, and |
to recommend measures for the bet
terment of political as well as bust /
ness conditions. He also had the en-
ergetic force to have proper bills |
framed and to secure their enactment
into laws. by which to bring about the
which in his judg
nent were beneficial for all the peo-
pie. AS the time passes the people
If Delaware will realize the great
'orce which was behind the admins
ration of the Office of Governor for
he four years ending in January,
1917.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19

work, and to utilize their labor for
producing their food supply The
plan has been successful for the girls
to do real farm work with real sue
cess. Last fall they cut, husked and
hauled in the crop of seven hundred
bushels of fine corn, trucked about
fve acres, and did their manual labor
with eagerness and interest. But
without farm buildings and equipment
they are handicapped. A barn, chick
en- house, and such like buildings. live
stock and implements are needed bad
". and probably some work must be
done to make the sewage disposal sys-
TEN more effective.
The matter can be thus stated:
Indebtedness for buildings, S4l,50O.
For farm buildings, etc, as stated
above, S15.50O.
Total, $4,000.
Deduct value of city property, $780,
900.
Interest for two years on 100000,
$4,000.
Appropriation needed in 1917, $780,
600.
When the old property is sold for
$50. 900, the school will be free Of debt
and equipped to continue the reform
atory work which the State has i'm
posed upon 1t.
For maintenance, as distinct from
the property equipment, the State ap-
propriates annually $4,000, and the
Levy Courts of each county pay sum
per diem for each girl. In view of
the increased cost of living and of 9TH
er requirements you are asked to in
crease the annual appropriation to
$1,000
A report to January l. 1916. will
be sent to you containing fuller in
formation, with a picture of the new
buildings. But we cannot exhibit the
real asset of the school, for that is
shown in the lives of the girls who
have gone forth from it uplifted to
better lives. You are urged to come |
10 the school and see for yourself |
what other see with so much appreci-
alton.
Yours respectfully.
MRS. CHAS. NJ. CURTIS.
President. |
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
MAY MAKE "DRY"
PLACES REALLY DRY"

The decision of the Supreme Court of
the United States sustaining the consti-
tutionality of the Webb Kenyon law
may have a very important effect upon
the agitation for absolute prohibition in
this country. II prohibits the shipments
of Intoxicating liquors from wet" terri
tory into States that have voted to pro-
hibit the traffic in wet goods.
Rigidly enforced this law should make
"dry" communities really "drv," as
they should be fter their peep " pte fer
prohibition. It IS a poor SORT OF prohi-
bition that prohibits the sale of intoxi
eating liquors in State or community,
bat permits shipments therein, even in
restricted quantities When a State or
community votes for prohibition. it
should be made as dry as the Desert OF
Sahara, so far as the indulgence in in
toxicating liquors goes.
There is always a great deal of hypoc7
risy in voting at prohibition elections.
Many men will vote for prohibition OF
the sale of liquor in their community or
State, knowing they can supply their
own wants through shipments from out
side. When prohibition means all that
the word implies, such hypoc ties will be
put to the test. They will either have to
do without their customery indulgence
or demand resubmission.
In nearly all prohibition legislation of
recent years, there has been the saving
clause of permitting each citizen to inn
port 50 much liquor for personal use
each month or year. This should not be.
When people demand prohibition, they
should have it; and those who vote for
Drohil itior hiit AT the same time desire
liquor, should have absolute prohibition
forced upon them.
The upholding of the Webb b-Kenyon
law may do a great deal to bring about
this condition. Every Evening.
Milford chronicle., 1917-01-19
LINCOLN CITY.

Henry D. Cook has been a visitor at
Clayton, Nd.
Mrs. G. H. Warren made a business
trip to Philadelphia on Monday.
Linden Owens attended the Inaugural
Ball at Dover on Tuesday, and before
returning will visit Philadelphia.
A few days ago word was received OF
the death Of Frank O'Neil who had gone
to spend the winter with his daughter
in New York State. The sympathy OF
the community is extended to the widow.
Mrs. Willard H. Clendaniel, Mrs. Aar-
ry SOuthard, Miss Laura Sapp and Miss
Thelma Southard are on the sick list.
The Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs.
Marie Southard on Saturday evening.
Mrs. Harry Morgan and children who
recently moved to Camden, n. j.. have
returned and are now occupying the prop
erty Of Frank Donovan.
Lawrence Murphy and Elwood kenton
let on Monday for New Castle.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Murphy and fam
lily were hosts to a number Of their
friends on Sunday evening, among whom
were samuel Brady and two daughters
Milford; Elwood Kenton Of New Castle.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Cordray Case, Of Lin
coin.
There will preaching at Lincoln Sun
day morning at 1880, and at Slaughter
Neck at 2:S0 p. M, by the pastor The
revival services in Lincoln, which are
meeting with so much success, VIII
close on Sunday night with Rev. Davis
OF Milford, preaching the sermon.
When you visit Windsor's Big Sale
see Stokes for your jewelry, in Wind
sor Block.
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Lincoln City, Delaware
White and black hearses, and a good
stock Of funeral supplies at my ware
rooms at all times. Calls day or night
to personally. Phone 144-12
milford Exchangel dec-22-13t
E. G. REED, Lincoln City, Del