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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Poll Players Open February 10.

The opening of the Poll Players sea-
son will take place Monday evening.
February 10. with ut Pays to Adver-
tise" as the attraction, being the choice
in recent vote contest. Edwin H.
Custis will be the director of the COM
pany, William P. Carleton the leading
man. and Florence Rittenhouse the
leading woman. Others of the COM
pany will be Howard Lang, in character
parts; ]. Hammond Daley, comedian:
Ralph Remley. light comedian, and
Charles Squires, scenic artist.
William P. Carleton has been leading
man for the Castle Square Stock Com
pany of Boston during the past Ave
seasons. He is the son of the famous
W. P. Carleton of the Carleton Opera
Company, which played many engage
ments at the old Albaugh Opera House.
Florence Rittenhouse is well known
to stock patrons in Washington. The
same is true of Howard Lang, J. Ham
mond Daley and Ralph Remley.
The remainder of the company will
be made known later.
The advance sale of seats will open
at the box Office Thursday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
GAYETY

With Florence Bennett heading the
cast Fred Twins Majestics will play
its annual weekly engagement at the
Gayety Theater. commencing with per-
formances at and s pm. today. En-
tirely new. with the exception of the
name, the production claims to be 1.-The
last word in modern burlesque.' 1t has
been staged in sixteen elaborate scenes.
Paul Cunningham, the composer. is re-
sponsible for both book and lyrics. He
has also a prominent part in the cast.
The major portion of the second act is
laid in Hawaii. and Nardine Gray, a
Hawaiian dancer. leads twenty coryphees
through the dances of the South Sea
isles. Specialties are offered by Bennett
and Cunningham. Doc Dell. in eccentric
dancing; Keit and De Mont, in college
Nonse," and Lay Pyne and Emery in
'In Frogland."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Breeskin Recital Tonight.

Elias Breeskin. a noted young vio-
linist and protege of Franz Kneisel.
assisted by Arthur Loesser, at the
piano, will appear in recital at the
New National Theater tonight at S:15
o'clock.
Although barely twenty-one, young.
Breeskin has achieved notable success
in Boston, New York and Baltimore,
critics declaring him a master of the
violin, with the promise of brilliant
future.
The program follows:
Haendel, Sonata in A Major an
dante, allegro adagio, al!egretto;
Bach, "Chaconne': Mendelssonn,
Concerto in + Minor" allegro molte
appassionata, andante. allegro molte
yivace; Goldmark. air; Corelli-Kreisler.
sarabande, allegretto; Tartini-Kreisler,
fugue; piano solos, Paderewski,
'Legende": Loeilly- Godowsky, Clique;
Northumberland, Voice of the
Woods; Kneisei, Concert Etude";
Wieniawski, "Polonaise Brilliante."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Houdini.

Houdini will be the feature at the
B. F. Keith Theater next week. AS
usual. he will offer twice-a-day pro-
gram of varied and sensational feats
of his own creation. or by challenge
from the public. Emmett Dewey and
company will present a fantasy, THE
Call of Childhood; Ray and ]. Gordon
Dooley, the latter 1.-The sliding and slip
ping comedian" will be seen in their
latest capers. and ALI Lydell and Bob
Higgins In rural farce. "a Friend of
Father" Others listed are Rae Flea
nor Ball. Maize King and company,
Clifford Walker. the Dunedin duo. and
the fifth episode. THE Island God For
got" in "Patria."
Three performances will be presented
at the B. F. Keith Theater Washing
toms birthday and during four of the
days involved in the inaugural celebra-
ton.
The press agent says Houdini is to be
perpetuated in the dictionary in the
same way Marconi has (Marconi was
honored by the term marconigram), the
elusive Americans name being used to
express the ability ito get out" For
instance. HE did Houdini and got
away"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

acter a young bachelor. a confirmed
woman-hater. who Is obliged to marry
within twenty-four hours to gain pos
session of large fortune left by his
grandfather. Even with the prospect
of so much wealth he finds it difficult
to secure a wife and Is refused by sew
en- different girls. OF course, there is
one girl with whom he falls in love and
whom he eventually wins just in time
to secure the fortune.
The cast to be seen here will be the
entire original one. headed by Frank
Craven and Carroll McComas and in
Haywood CHM. Charles Brokate, Frank
Morgan. Lee Metford, Beverly West.
Marion Abbott. Gladys Knorr, Flor
ence Deshon. Alice Carroll and Emily
Galloway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
"The Dream Surprise"

Joe Woods latest juvenile revue,
THE Dream SURPRISE" with pretty
songs and other features. and the
unique Columbia and Victor" the
laxative graphophones, in a song sur
prise, will be features of next weeks
bill at the Cosmos Theater. Other at
fractions Will include jolly Lillian Steel
and her company; SWANS cats and
rats, not in a tragedy. but IN an anus
ing animal comedy; Martin and Mack, in
breezy pianologue; the sherlock sis
tiers, in character songs: b. Kelly For
rest, 1.-The jolly hobo" and the Vita
graph picture. THE Rose of the South"
featuring Lucille Lee Stew art, with the
usual supplemental features, including
the Hearst-Pathe news pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Bethlehem appearing just over a low
hilltop in the distance, all through the
great story with its ever changing
scenes and surprising situations. the
descriptions of the famous book are
faithfully presented with remarkable
realism. The famous chariot scene
shows twelve thoroughbred horses
racing at top speed. The closing scene
on Mount Olivet and the healing of the
lepers, where the sacred presence is in
dictated by pure white light of great
brilliancy, which falls like benedic-
ton upon the kneeling throngs, makes
touching finale to the great specta-
Gle.
The music is characteristic and beau
tiful and lends atmosphere to the
scenes of the play.
The cast includes A. H. Van Buren as
Ben-Hur. Arthur Chatterton as Mas
sala. Leander de Cordova as Simonides,
Leslie Stowe as Ilderim, Virginia How
ell as Iras. Lillian Booth as Esther and
Gilberta Faust as the mother of Hur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
In the Spotlight.

Rose Stahl has refused a handsome
offer to appear in the movies.
Henry W. Savage may make an all
star revival of THE Merry Widow
Charles Hopkins is to produce in New
York a play called THE Kite
Robert Edeson has gone on tour with
a play entitled His Bl others Keeper"
The Ohio Lady," by Booth Tarking-
ton and Julian Street is to be revived.
A London success called Lucky Jim"
is to be produced this spring in New
York.
Richard Mansfield. son Of the late ac-
tor. has quit the stage and enlisted in a
hospital corps in France.
The Tooth performance of 1.-The Cen
fury Girl in New York is near and a
celebration is being prepared.
The Shuberts presented the new opera
by Oscar Straus, The Beautiful I'm
known" at Hartford last Monday.
The Knife" a new play by Eugene
Walter, will be produced the middle of
this month under the direction of
Harry Mestayer
Victor Herbert's romantic comic
opera, Hearts of Erin" hich is now
showing in Boston, has had its name
hanged to Eileen
The fiftieth performance of THE
Little Lady in Blue" and the 200th per
Torrance of Turn to the Right" We're
given in New York last week.
A new Version of the old morality
play "Everyman" has been given at
Los Angeles with Gareth Hughes in the
leading role 1t will be taken to New
York this spring.
Nine. Yvette Guilbert, after several
postponements, is coming to the Be
asco Theater for, three afternoon per-
fsrmances, March 10 IS and 16. The
and charming program Nine.
{Guilbert gave last season of old folk
songs and ballads of her country are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
New York Symphony Wednesday.

The last concert of this seasons Sc
ries by the New York Symphony Or
chestra will be given at the Belasco
Theater Wednesday afternoon
Walter Damrosch. the conductor. has
arranged an unusually attractive pro-
gram. with Josef Holman as soloist.
Mr.. Holman is SO well known to Wash
ington that he needs no introduction.
Brahms symphony in C Minor" will
be the opening number. followed by
Chopin's Concerto for Piano and Or
chestra in E Minor" the closing num-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
isis Hopkins. /"

Rose Melville in isis Hopkins" is
underlined for Polls Theater next
week.
Rose Melville and isis Hopkins" are
part and parcel of each other. Miss
Melville has built this quaint char
acter up until now it ranks as one of
the classics of the American stage The
oddly Of its type, its natural sim
plicity and it's homely philosophy have
made it one of the most interesting
and lovable characters on the stage
The scenes of the play are laid in
Posey county. Ind. and it's characters
are those one might expect to see in
a rural village-honest, home-loving
and peaceful.
Matinees will be given Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Blanche Bates New Play.

Blanche Bates returns to Washing
ton week from Monday, and will be
seen at the National in new play
called Eleven PM" Another well
known member of the cast will be
Wilton Lackaye. The supporting com
pany will include Charles Hammond,
J. II. Barnes. Thomas j: McGrane.
Charles Butler, Louise Mcintosh. JEFF
Ascarago, Ferika Boros, Ford Fenni-
more. George CASTOR, Henry Vfrey and
Albert Frisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

her being Rimsky Korsakoffs introduce
ton and march from lie Con dor"
The plans for the New York Sym
phony for next season include four
concerts in Washington. Negotiations
for dates are now pending and this
years subscribers will be given due
notice, so to have the choice Of renew
ing the subscriptions for the same
seats
David Belasco, who is presenting a
new play. ALIAS" at the theater this
week, has consented to give his mid
week matinee Thursday to accommo-
date his fellow artists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Leginska, February 20.

Washington music lovers will be given
their second opportunity the afternoon
of February 20 to hear Leginska. the
pianistic marvel. Earlier in the season
Leginska was heard here as one of
the artists in the Ten Star series" and
created furore, as she has done every
where she has appeared
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Arcade.

Dancing continues to be an attrac-
ton nightly at the Arcade, at 18th
street and Park road. Special dances
and extra music. souvenirs and spot
light dances, with request numbers. are
the popular features. Wednesday a
confetti carnival will be given. and, by
special request, THE Old Woman in the
Shoe" will be repeated February 16.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
John Mccormack at Polls Feb. 9.

John Mccormack, the popular con-
cert singer. will be heard next Friday
afternoon. February 9. at Polls The
alter. The doors will be open at BIAS
The famous Irish tenor's engagements
are always well attended, and an es-
pecially large audience is expected on
this occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Boston Symphony Orchestra.

There will be no soloist at the fourth
concert of the Boston Symphony Orches-
ira in the New National Theater Tuesday
afternoon. February 10.
The program comprises Beethoven's
eighth symphony, Smetana's brilliant
overture to THE Sold Bride" Debussys
exquisite 1.-The Afternoon of Faun'' and
Richard Strauss Don Juan"
The length Of the program will be about
an hour and forty minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Seven Chances. I"

Next week at the Belasco Theater
David Belasco will present his new
comedy success. Seven Chances" after
its half-year run at the Belasco and
George M Conan theaters. New York.
Seven Chances" has its central char
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Fritz Kreisler at Polls Feb. q.

Fritz Kreisler the great violinst. will
be heard in recital at Polls Theater Fri
day afternoon. February %. at 80.
This recital will be given for the benefit
Of Neighborhood House settlement, under
the MANAGEMENT of Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Nine. Schumann-Heink at National.

Nine -Heink, the great
contralto. will be heard in recital at
the National Theater Tuesday after
noon February 81. at 4:30 This will
be the fourth concert In the artists
course" under the local management of
Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Coming Attractions.
Eddie Brown, Violinist, February 16.

Two young American stars will be
heard at the eighth concert Of the "Ten
Star SERIES at the New National The
alter Friday afternoon, February Is. Ed
die Brown. violinist, who has been called
1.-The greatest since Joachim" and Helen
Stanley. prima donna soprano from the
Chicago Grand Opera Company, will be
the artists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04


Valeska Suratt is featured in the Fox
photoplay. THE New York Peacock"
which will be given its initial local show
ing at Crandalrs today. tomorrow and
Tuesday. The story is written around a
woman endowed with the charms of~a
Cleopatra, yet possessing a heart of stone.
and an unsophisticated youth cast over
ni-ht into the swirl of the big city with
small fortune intrusted to his care. In
eg.eo by the woman. the boy falls into
the snares of crooks and gamblers. who
succeed in obtaining all his money. But
I1s .ol..stU La IL I'm 81 ! ~ him.
only to find that the first true love that
eate ed ner lie Is denied her.
The leading male character is po.Isayed
by Harry Hilliard. Miss Suratt is pic
. - IA Il Ii moer of gowns unusual and
zti ing Commencing Wednesday and
for the balance of the week, the attrac-
ton will be the Darling of Paris with
Theda Bara pictured in a story based OH
victor Hrgo's 'Hunchback of Notre
Dame" The cast. in the making of this
picture, includes Glen White. Walter
Law, John Webb Dillon and Alice Gale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
"Joan the Woman"

Joan the Woman" with Geraldine
Farrar as the star. will be presented at
a single performance on Tuesday. Feb
ruary 10, $50 PM. at the Edison Brad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

sey, the Australian whip, lasso and pis-
toll expert. and other numbers of last
weeks bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Photoplay Features
Crandall's.

in ricturization of Julia C. Ivers' I'M
usual story, Her Own People"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

ley residence on Dupont Circle. The
performance Is to be for the benefit of
the Noel Settlement House. The admis-
sion will be IS. The motion picture has
been donated by the management.
The auditorium will accommodate an
audience of about 900. In the role
of Joan of Arc Miss Farrar has
made one of her greatest successes.
Among her support are Wallace Reid,
who played opposite her in Carmen"
Theodore Roberts, Tully Marshall and
Hobart Bosworth. Mr. Cecil B. De Mile
was the director. The picture has been
playing in New York since Christmas
day.
A specially trained orchestra and
operator from the Forty fourth Street
Theater, in New York will be sent down
with the picture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04
Savoy.

Washingtonians have a twcfold In
terest in the photoplay, The Man Who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Rose Stahl has refused a handsome
offer to appear in the movies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Henry W. Savage may make an all
star revival of THE Merry Widow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Bertha Mann. who has been playing
the only feminine role in Justice" In
New York. begins her season as the
leading woman at the Morosco Theater.
Los Angeles. tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

A new Version of the old morality
play "Everyman" has been given at
Los Angeles with Gareth Hughes in the
leading role 1t will be taken to New
York this spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The Ohio Lady," by Booth Tarking-
on and Julian Street is to be revived.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Peggy O'Neil. who appeared here in
"The Flame" last week. is to star in
new play by an American author. AL
fred Butt will probably produce the
play first in London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

The fiftieth performance of THE
Little Lady in Blue" and the 200th per
Torrance of Turn to the Right were
given in New York last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Charles Hopkins is to produce in Ne
York a play called The Kite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-04

Edwin Childs Carpenter. author OF
THE Cinderella Man." has completed
a new play which he calls The Way
Home" 1t Is intended for production
next season.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
LOCAL YOUTHS SHY
FROM BATTLE Line
One Lad Admits He Has No Fight,
ing Stomach"

Ninety per cent of the young men
Of draft age enlisted at the army
tent station. which is now recruiting
headquarters for all branches of the
service, during the past week, are
selecting what they think is a good
safe place IN which to serve-the
aviation section of the Signal Corps,
with the request that they be as
signed TO the repair shops.
Why are they doing this?"
Probably because they think there
is more fighting in the repair shops
than in the trenches" is the way
the recruiting officers figure it out.
Some of the applicants do not hesi-
tate to state they have no stomach
for fighting.
The bravery of towards, it is
stated, requires moral courage of the
highest order, for the coward dies
a thousand deaths while the brave
man dies but once"
No recruit need be ashamed of
himself if he feels in his heart that
he is not a fearless soldier. He will
develop that courage after a few
skirmishes, and by and by when
his command is ordered to charge he
will probably feel a little weak in
his stomach. but will gradually get
so he will always think the other
fellow is going to get it, instead of
himself-at least that is what old
Campaigners say.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
DECISION FORESTALLS
Light REDUCTIONS
Public Utilities Commission Blocked
from Reducing Electricity Cost.

BY a decision of the District Su-
prcme Court. the Potomac Electric
Light and Power Company has tenn
pOrarily forestalled the efforts of the
Public Utilities Commission to reduce
the cost of electricity in Washington.
The decision handed down by Jus
tice Gould yesterday restrains the
Commission from putting the new
rates into effect which would reduce
the price of electric current from 10
cents to 8 cents per kilowatt hour.
By the decision the new rate will
be held in allegiance until the United
States Supreme Court has decided
whether the valuation placed upon the
company's properties by the Public
Utilities Commission Is just. The re-
duced rates are based upon this valua-
tion and the company contends it Is
unfair.
The public is protected from unjust
charges by the decision. in a section
that states the company must keep a
record of the amount of money paid
by consumers under the existing rate
and the amount that would be paid
under the reduced rate. Should the
Supreme Court decision be adverse to
the company. this difference in money
must be refunded to the 5000 con-
sumers with interest at the rate of s
per cent.
The injunction is effective until the
Supreme Court hands down it's deci-
sion, which is not expected for at least
two years
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
Leaving OF TROOPS
AID TO RED CROSS
Contributions Increase with Depar-
ture for France.

Interest in Red Cross work has been
intensified with the departure OF
Washington's first military unit or
deIed to France. the Field Hospital
Company of the National Guard. This
has been encouraged also by the de-
parture of Battery A of Field Ar
tillery and the departure last night of
Company l. Of the Third Regiment of
Infantry to help organize the canton
ments, respectively, at Admission and
Greenyille.
The departure of Washington boys
for the theater of war or for the can
tonments, where they are to undergo
intensive training before going TO
Flanders, has awakened the people Of
Washing gton to the prospect that Red
Cross supplies will soon be needed by
the boys from this city.
All agencies that have been cooper
ating with the finance committee Of
the District Chapter in raising the
half million dollar quota OF the Ma
tional War Service Fund are invited to
give their best efforts to the work
during the next two weeks. so that all
needed supplies can be provided be-
fore the cold weather sets in.
Contributions announced yesterday
we're:
Grace Baptist Church Sunday
School, S.99; employees of S. Kann,
Sons & Co, $3.50; Theodore F. Swayze,
S6.25; employees Of Byron S. Adams,
S9C5; w. F. Waite. s.; Mrs. George
Risk. 81. Katherine II. Wead. 50; pro-
ceeds of candy sale by The Blue
birds" children-Ethel Davidson, Ruth
DeGrange. Florence Morgan, Mary
Roland, Edith Beck, Hazel George,
Efie COllamore. Marion Locraft and
Esther Kellogg, Sis.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
How to Beautify a
Summer Soiled Face

It's really a simple matter to reno
yate face soiled by sun, winds or
dirt Ordinary mercOlized wax, used
like cold cream, will transform the
worst old complexion into one of
snowy whiteness and velvety softness.
1t literally peels of the outer veil of
SURFACE skin, but so gently, gradually,
there's no discomfort. The wornout
skin comes off, not in patches, but
evenly. in tiny particles, leaving no
evidence Of the treatmen The young
er' healthier underskin forming the
new complexion, is one of captivating
loVehness. One ounce of mercolized
wax. 70 be had at any drugstore. s
enough to remove any tanned, red
dened, pimpled, freckled or blotchy
skin. Apply before retiring, washing
II off mornings.
Many skins wrinkle easily with ev-
cry wind that blows. with heal. worry.
etc. An excellent wrinkle remover. be-
cause il ttghtens the skin and strength
ems relaxed muscles. is a wash lotion
made rs follows: Powdered saxolite, /
o., dissolved in witch hazel, \ pint
THIS gives immediate results.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
Defense Company c
Holds Weekly Drill

Members Of Company c Of the Home
Defense League Rifles, who held their
regular weekly drill last night in the
patio Of the Senate Office Building,
were complimented by Col. NJ. 4.
Winter. regimental commander. on
their rapid progress and precision in
executing the drill.
The company assembled in the
rotunda of the Office building and from
there marched to the courtyard OF
the building, where it was drilled by
First Sergeant S. T. Knowles. Of the
Fourth Company, Coast Artillery.
The next drill Of the company will
be held on Friday night at the same
place at S o'clock.
Company A OF the Home Defense
League Rifles will hold its next drill
Thursday night at the Business High
School
The Washington herald., 1917-08-22
GIRL SERIOUSLY I'LL
FROM GAS POISONING
Pretty Girl and Her Family Refuse
to Discuss Affair.

Miss Amy Viola Herbert. the pretty
19-ycar-oId daughter of Mrs. Herbert,
of 1914 G street southeast. was discov-
cred in an unconscious condition from
gas poisoning yesterday afternoon in
her room at the above address. She
was rushed to the Casualty Hospital,
where after an hours work with a
pulmotor surgeons at the hospital de-
clared she has an even chance to re-
cover.
According to reports received at po-
lice headquarters. an examination OF
the room where the girl was found by
her mother. who detected the escaping
gas. showed that an attempt had been
made to stuff the chinks In the win
dow and other cracks with articles of
clothing.
Neither Mrs. Herbert nor her daugh-
ter have anything to say for publica-
tion. The latter regained conscious
ness at a late hour last night.