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Grainger-Heinrich Friday.

In the seventh concert of the Ten Star
Series" at the New National Theater
Friday afternoon, Percy Granger and
Julia Heinrich are to appear in joint
recital
stars of the musical world and both
have been accorded the highest praise
by critics here and abroad Mr.
Granger. the Australian composer
pianist. made his earlier reputation In
Europe, but during his brief career
here has duplicated his triumphs
abroad. His striking individuality is
supplemented with youthful viyor, a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Newman on Picking"

When e. M. Newman presents "Pek-
ing" the third travel-talk of his
oriental series. at the Belasco Theater
tonight and tomorrow afternoon many
curious modern improvements in
Chinese methods and buildings will be
revealed. 1t was Mr.. Newman's privilege
last summer to take the first photo
graphs of the reception chamber of
Yuan Shin Kai, the late Chinese presi-
dent. Many other magnificent and odd
interior views hitherto closely guarded
and held sacred will be shown. Scenes
Of unequaled dignity and beauty will
be portrayed in a remarkable group of
exquisite color views and up-to-date,
exclusive motion pictures. The travel
talk covers the Imperial Palace, For
hidden City, The Great Wall, Ming
Tombs, Nankow, Tientsin and Tsinan-
Flu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Coming Attractions.
Mischa Elman Tuesday.

Mischa Elman, the young vioIinist. ia
again touring this country and will be
heard in his only recital this season at the
New National Theater, Tuesday after
noon, at 4:3O o'clock
His program will include: Concerto in
minor lAiiesro moto moderate. Largo,
Presto), Bach-Nachez; Concerto, No. s
ALLEGRO non troppo, Adagio, Allegro con
fuoco), Vieuxtemps; Poene, op. Is.
Chausson: pastoral. caprice, ScarIatt1,
arranged by julius Harrison; Turkish
March from 1.-The Ruins of Athens
Air de Ballet, Gretry-
Frankie; caprice, No. "a, Paganini.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
New York Symphony February Z.

The Symphony Society of New York,
Walter Damrosch. conductor, will give
its last concert of the series in Wash
ington at the Belasco Theater Wednes-
day afternoon. February 7. at $3.50
o'clock.
The program consists of Brahms
Symphony in C minor, No. 1; Chopin's
Concerto for piano and orchestra in Z
minor, which will be played by Josef
Holman, and the Introduction and
March from Rimsky- Korsakoff's fan
tastic opera, LIE Cog DOR
No pianist of the day plays the poetic
and subtle Chopin better than Josef
Holman. He has the racial and artistic
inheritances that qualify him as a
Chopan player par excellence. Born in
Cracow in 1877, he spent the early
years of his life in Chopin's native
town, Warsaw. where his father was
conductor of the opera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

making preparations for the opening of
the Poll Players season.
Realizing that an auspicuous begin
ming is a mighty help toward tho fu-
take the Washington public in its con-
fldence in the selection Of the stock
companys opening bill. The public is
therefore asked to give expression to
votes or requests handed In at the Poll
box Office or to Manager Berger. The
play which receives the largest num-
Der OF votes or requests will be Sc
lected for the opening bill.
Here is the list to choose from: The
Man; 1T Pays to Advertise" "Cem-
mon Clay" Romance. "Aristocraey.
The Heart Of Wetona;" Just q Wem,
Twin Beds" and Daddy Longlegs."
Manager Berger requests that votes
be cast during the coming week.
Folk Songs Caught by Phon0graph.
Percy Granger, the young Australian
pianist-composer. was one Of the first
musicians to employ the photograph as
| a means of collecting folk songs. Dur
ing his walking excursions in England.
Ireland and Australia he always car
ried his trusty talking machine along.
singing strange airs he would collect
them on tho records. These he would
! take home and elaborate, and, finally.
bring them out in choral or orchestral
| settings.
His famous Mock Morris" dance and
Irish Tune" owe their origin to tho
talking machine. His Colonial Song
which was first heard in New York a
few weeks ago. is typical Of the spirit
Granger has lived in London for a
number of years, this one composition
| is enough to give assurance that he is
an Australian. for he renders 1t in q
| manner truly his own.
gagement at Keith's Theater the week
of February IL is announced. It fur
nishes an excuse for the details of his
Connection with the ransoming Of the
Bernhard bronze statuette. It was. in
| deed. the handcuff king who I'M
| shackeled the chains that confined the
| famous kitson bronze. In short, he fur
nished the price to secure the release OF
| the statuette presented to Nine. Sarah
Bernhard December s. which she re-
turned to Mrs. Samuel kitson Of 81
West 67th street. New York city. when
she found there was string attached
to the gift" in the form of a bill
| for $3.50.
Houdini, who was playing in the
Keith Theater in Philadelphia, saw the
story that the little bronze statuette
presented to Nine. Bernhard was an
| ''Injun" gift. and that after it had been
formally presented along came bill
| of $3.50, which the Gorham Manufactur-
| ing Company sought. And the poor lit
| tie statuette was without a home. No
one showed any particular disposition
to rescue 1t. although, as John Drew
said, 1t was tribute on behalf of the
actors of America"
| Houdini promptly dispatched a wire
| to Nine. Bernhard, requesting that the
great actress accept the statuette with
his compliments. that he would pay the
ransom. Mr.. Houdini also notified the
Gorham company by wire that he would
assume the responsibility for tho $3.50.
In fact. he had already mailed q check
for that sum to the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
A Chance to Rise.

G AAiUEL GoMPERS said at a BAN
- quet:
III employers would look at both
sides of the question! But no. The
employer looks st his own side only.
"A lad was applying for a job.
THE pay the employer said. Is
1928 week
And said the lad timidly, will
have a chance to rise. SIR
It'll expect you. said the employee
to be here every morning at $50
sharp"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
San Carlo Grand Opera Company.

One Of the interesting features of the
coming San Carlo Grand Opera Com
pany engagement In this city. which
will appeal at once to every music
lover and theatergoer. is the matter Of
prices. While lmpresario Fortune Gal
10. managing director of the favorite.
organization, has, at a heavy expense.
greatly augmented his forces in all de-
partments this season. added celebrated
singers from foreign opera companies
and provided a sumptuous and costly
scenic investiture for repertoire of
some twenty operas. there will be no
alteration in the usual popular shedule
of prices.
From the viewpoint of the average
music student whose opportunities to
become acquainted with the MASTER
works of song occur all too infrequent-
IL this is also an appealing feature. for
the term grand opera" has invariably
been associated with a ticket cost
which is prohibitive.
The San Carlo company is q pioneer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Nat C. Goodwin.

Nat c. Goodwin, the American come
dian. will be the chief attraction at the
&. +. keith's theater next week. in
humorous stories, recitations and imi-
tations. James Carson and company
viii present THE Models Abroad"
styled an international musical COM
edy." with three scenes and seven
musical numbers. Other attractions
comprise Mrs. Castle. pictured in the
fourth episode of "Patria," entitled
Double Crossed: Dorothy Connolly,
in new songs written by Percy Wen
rich. who In person will assist her;
Milo" a mysterious novelty: Arthur
Sullivan and Company. with Ricca
Scott, i'll ~ Drawing From Life; Joe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Twins "Majestics,"

The demand for Hawaiian dancing is
met by Fred Irwin in his newest and
most lavish production, 1.-The Majestics,"
which comes to the Gayety Theater next
week. Special songs and dances of the
South seas are introduced by Nardine
Gray and her corps of native dancers.
Ukeleles made in Hawaii are used in
many numbers. At the head Of the large
company Is Florence Bennett, who leads
the whirl of gayety through sixteen
elaborate scenes. Paul Cunningham, the
song writer: Fred De Mont, new pur-
veyor Of joliity; Doc Bell. tramp come
dian, and Lyle de Pine, delineator of
rural characters. also have important
places in the cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

poetic temperament. touch of power
and wonderfully developed technique.
Miss Heinrich, soprano of the Metro
politan Grand Opera Company, is q
daughter of Max Heinrich a famoua
baritone of years ago and one of the
leading opponents of the classic Iieder
style. Her voice is warm, smooth,
full mezzo-soprano of beautiful quality
and wide range. Her lower tones have
all the fuilness of contralto while
her high notes are clear, ringing and
true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
"Ben Hur."

Klaw & Changers mammoth produce
ton, "Ben-Hur," will be the attraction
at the New National Theater next
week. starting Monday, February s..
This wonder play of the world" is
being produced this season on a more
massive and impressive scale than ever
before in all its marvellous career of
success. There are $50 members in its
cast. A continuous run of three
months that taxed the 1000 capacity Of
The Manhattan Opera House, New York,
was not sufficient for those who want
ed to see the gorgeous production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
"Hans und Fritz"

Hans and Fritz. tie irresistible Kat
zenjammer kids of cartoon fame, have
found their way to the stage. and will
make their first Washington appear
ance at Polls Theater. beginning Mon
day evening, February 3.
Hans and Fritz have been surrounded
by pretty girls, clever comedians. sing
ers and dancers, and the production has
been prepared along up-to-the minute
lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
In the Spotlight.

The new play. Alias" was originally
entitled. Alias Santa Claus"
| June Keith has resumed her starring
tour in The Right Little Girl"
Arnold DAILY, who has been critically
| i'll. is now on the road to recovery.
Charles Hampden has been engaged
to support Jane Cowl in Lilac Time"
When John Craig opens his New York
season he will present a new play by
E. H. Sothern.
company is to be formed, to be headed
by Phoebe Foster.
George Sidney. the well known come
dian, has started on tour with Busy
IzZy," his old vehicle.
Klaw g. Erlanger have contracted
with Earl Carroll for musical comedy
from his pen for next season.
Lulu Chaser, the comic opera favorite.
is to appear in a one-act musical sketch
called ''Margery."
One of the hits of THE Century Girl
now running in New York. is the
parody on the stone age family life.
Jennie Eustace has been engaged for
the company supporting Margaret
, Anglin in The Lioness," by Rupert
Hughes.
Betty and Gertrude Hamilton have
been added to the cast of The Century
Girl" making four sets of sisters in the
organization.
A new play. called THE Pawn" was
placed in rehearsal last week in New
York under the direction of Frank
Keenan,. Mr.. keenan, will not act in it
himself.
The Beautiful Unknown the new
Oscar Strauss operetta, which will have
its first performance at Hartford to-
morrow night. will employ the sery
ices OF four prima donnas.
A title has been selected by Eugene
Walter for the new play in which
Charlotte Walker is to be starred by
A. H. Woods. 1t Is "A Small Town
Girl"
opening performance of "The Stormy
Petrel." a new drama by Jack Squire,
will be given. John Meehan Is leading
man of the new organization.
The first performance of 1.-The limo
cent Sinner was given in Pittsburgh
last Monday night, with Julia Dean in
the leading part. Both play and star
are reported to have scored a hit.
Polls Theater never contained a more
audience than that of last
Tuesday afternoon. when Thurston, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Arcade.

Monday evening at the Arcade ladies'
will be admitted free; Wednesday, there
will be special dance; Friday, kid
dies Night" with souvenirs for the
little folks, and Saturday, extra music
for the week end dance The spotlight
dances are still a feature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Leginska Februar y20.

Leginswa, the eminent pianist mar
vel. will make her return appearance
at the New National In a recital Feb
ruary 20. instead of February 9. as
previously announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
GAYETY

Fred 1rwin's Big Show will open at
the Gayety Theater today and continue
throughout the week. 1t presents
two-act nonsensical farce entitled,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

in the production of grand opera at
regular theater prices, and it is greatly
due to that policy that this organiza-
ton alone. for the past several seasons,
has survived the hazardous conditions
in the American grand opera field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Elias Breeskin, February 4.

Next Sunday Elias Breeskin. a young
violinist. win appear in a recital at
the New National Theater. His studies
were begun at the conservatory at
Cracow. Poland. when he was but
eight years old, his family later moving
to Washington. Through the Washing
ton section of the Council of Jewish
Women his talent was first brought
into prominence and his later musical
education begun. He was enrolled at
the Peabody Institute in Baltimore, and
the director, Harold Randolph, brought
him to the attention of Franz Kneisel,
who. impressed by the rare talent of
the child. agreed to undertake his mu-
steal training. subsequently taking him
to New York is his private pupil.
In the eight years that have passed
since then Elias Breeskin has devel-
oped into one of the most brilliant
and interesting artists of the younger
generation. His recent concerts in Jor-
dan Hall, Boston, and Aeolian Hall,
New York, evoked glowing praises
from musical critics of those cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Fanton and company, in "a Garden Of
Present" and the pipe organ recitals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Charles Hampden has been engaged
to support Jane Cowl in Lilac Time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

When John Craig opens his New York
season he will present new play by
E. H. Sothern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Arnold DAILY, who has been critically
i'll. is now on the road to recovery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

A second Good Gracious, Anna belle -
is to be formed, to be headed
by Phoebe Foster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

The new play, Alias" was originally
alias Santa Claus"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Tomorrow night at Lynn. Mass. the
opening performance of THE Stormy
Petrol" a new drama by Jack Squire,
will be given. John Meehan Is leading
man of the new organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

George Sidney. the well known come
dian. has started on tour with Busy
IzZy," his old vehicle.
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Poll Players' Opening Play.-The
Washington public is to have a hand in
the management of the Poll Players.
whose season will shortly be inaugu-
rated. Announcement to this effect has
been made by Manager Berger. who.
with General Manager Thatcher, 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

June Keith has resumed her starring
tour in THE Right Little Girl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Klaw & Erla1ger have contracted
with Earl Carroll for a musical comedy
from his pen for next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

- ESTABLISHED favorites held at
tention. Experience" though
newcomer. stayed long
IL enough to become an estab-
lished favorite, with q return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Lulu Chaser, the comic opera favorite,
called ''Margery."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

The first performance of 1.-THE limo
cent Sinner" was given in Pittsburgh
last Monday night, with Julia Dean in
the leading part. Both play and star
are reported to have scored a hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Nat c. Goodwin has found the rendi-
ton of Danny Deever" 30 popular in
Keith's vaudeville that he has intro
duced it in his regular program, and
will recite It here. Mrs. Goodwin, for
merly Margaret Moreland, a beauty
from the Pacific SLOPE is expected to
accompany Mr.. Goodwin to Washing
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

One of the hits Of 1.-The Century Girl
now running in New York. is the
parody on the stone age family life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Leginsks, the young English pianistic
marvel. will make her second visit to
Washington the afternoon OF February
20. instead of February 9, as first an
nounced. At her first visit here earlier
in the season Leginska created a pro-
nounced sensation. and her recital
promises to be one of the musical
events of the season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

A title has been selected by Eugene
Walter for the new play in which
Charlotte Walker is to be starred by
A. H. Woods. 1t Is "A Small Town
Girl"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Polls Theater never contained a more
appreciative audience than that of last
Tuesday afternoon. when Thurston, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

The Beautiful Unknown" the new
Oscar Strauss operetta. which will have
its first performance at Hartford to-
morrow night. will employ the serv-
ices of four prima donnas.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-12-13
RAISES RATE ON FARM LOANS
Board Puts Interest at s Ia Per
Cent, Expecting Higher Bonds.

Washington, Dec. Io.-The general
upward movement of the interest
rates was recognized today by the
federal Farm Loan Board by raising
the rate on government loans to far
mers from to 5 I2 per cent in an
ticipation of later increase in the
present 4 lie per, cent rate on farm
loan bonds. Decision probably will
be reached tomorrow whether to
raise the bond interest rate at this
time, or to reduce the selling price
which heretofore has been at a pre-
MUM OF 1-S per cent.
In spite OF the decision reached by
the Farm Loan Board, Secretary Nc
Adoo said today he hoped future is
sues of Liberty bonds would bear 4
per cent, the same as of the second
loan.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-12-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

James Il. Marshall to !. Fl: Kipf l
acre section 4 Pleasant Gap 5000.
+ j. H. Deeter to RS. Beshore lots
II and IL block 81 Rich Hill $I.oo.
F. w. Brooks to S. S. Somers part
block Worland $1.oo.
F. r. Allen to M. l.. Leonard tract
section 81 Mt. Pleasant 100000.
NJ. L. Leonard to Bcnnic 1son 30
acres section 27 Charlotte $4,000.
Nj. L.. Leonard to II. F. Ison 50
acres section 27 Charlotte $4,000.
J. A. Corn to ]. S. Bell. jr., IS
acres section 8 New Home $4,000.
Carl d. Jones to l.. R. Pfost 40
acres section II Charlotte $I.oo.
Adelaide Jones to l.. R Pfost 40
acres section ii Charlotte $I.oo.
c. D. Jones ct al to L. r. Pfost 40
acres section Charlotte 100000.
l. N. Satterly to ]. w. Fox ct al
part lots I, ?, and block sc Rich Hill
100000.
L. r. Pfost to Mary r. Robertson
30 acres section Charlotte 100000.
Clyde Gault to Joseph Scholler lots
II and IL block i Spraguc $4,000.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-12-13
Elkhart Items.

We arc having little touch OF
winter at present. 1t is the awfullest
weather I ever saw 1t certainly IS
bad on the stock
Mr.. Ed Heavilin is gripping the
stove He says it is fine place to
sit this cold weather.
Mr.. Tom Bruner visited at the
home OF Gus Bruner Sunday.
Mr.. Boyd Kershner and Mr.. Fred
Bruner hauled two big loads of corn
to Amsterdam Thursday.
There wasn't very many attended
Sunday school at Mt. Vernon Sun-
dav on account of bad weather.
The ladies OF Mt. Vernon church
met Thursday evening at the church
and fixed the church TIP some.
Mr.. John Halfert killed nineteen
rabbits Saturday and it wasn't a very
GOOD day either. FIc is some
hunter :
Mr.. Fred Rruner killed hog one
day last week He is living very
high.
Mr.. Albert Daniels haulcd Mrs. 5.
r. Brown forty bushels Of coal one
day last week.
Mr.. John Page has his new room
to his house about done and it helps
the looks of things around there.
There is lots of frost bitten corn
in the county.
Russell Armertrout and Uncle John
Blake put up the heating stove for
Mrs. s. T. Brown one dav last week.
1t looks like corn shucking is laid
over for few days as the snow is
pretty cold to hunt the corn out Of.
Dutch Allen and wife moved to the
George Allen farm a few d'vs ago.
JOHNNY.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-12-13
Peru Items.

News is scarce. Everything is
showed under.
They were shredding at Willie
Griffins last Friday when the SNOW
storm got so fierce they had TO stop.
Mrs. F. l.. BlankenbakcI went to
Rich Hill that day to attend the mil
year executive of the w. {. T. U. 1t
was decided to hold the next county
convention at Peru some time in
August
Willis Gilbert. who lives on the
Otis Andrews place, is coming to
school at Peru.
Leonard and Edna Thomas were
unable to attend school for few days
last week.
Hugh Deems has bought Ford.
There was no Sunday school last
Sunday. 1t was rather chilly.
The w. c. T. U. and some men,
bers of the Y. P. B. met with Mrs
Stella Harper last Thursday. They
made IS bandages and some pillows
for the soldiers.
Roy Thomas has finished saving
for Carl Miller and sold his saw.
Gilbert Blankenbaker and Joe
Rogers went to town in the Ford late
Saturday and broke something just
as they went in. They walked home
that night in the snow.
, BILLIE AND SUSIE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1917-12-13
Order of Publication.

State of Missouri,
County of Bates. 3D.
In the Circuit Court, February
Term, 1918. In Vacation November
10, 1917.
Ed Harris, Plaintiff.
VS..
Anna Harris, Defendant
Now at this day comes the Plaintiff
herein, by his attorney and files his
petition and affidavit, alleging, among
other things that defendant is a non
resident of the State of Missouri.
Whereupon, it is ordered by the
Clerk, in vacation, that said defend
ant be notified by publication that
plaintiff has commenced suit against
her in this court, the object and gen
cral nature of which is to obtain d
Judgment and decree of divorce,
founded upon the following, among
other allegations THAT the defend
ant wholly disre garding her duty as
the wife of the plaintiff. on March
18th. 1914. abandoned him and has,
without a reasonable cause, absented
herself from this plaintiff for more
than one year and ever since the 18th
lay of March, 1914. and that unless
the said defendant be and appear at
this Court at the next term thereof,
to be begun and holden at the Court
House in the City OF Butler. in said
County. on the first Monday Of Feb
ruary. 1918. and on or before the first
day of said Term. answer or plead to
the petition in said cause. the same
will be taken as confessed, and judg
ment rendered accordingly.
And it is further ordered, that
copy hereof be published. according to
law, in The Butler Weekly Times. a
newspaper published in said county OF
Bates. for four weeks successfully.
published at least once a week, the
last insertion to be at least thirty
days before the first day of said next
February term of this Court.
Fl. o. MAXEY.
Circuit Clerk.
A true copy from the record.
Witness my hand. and seal
(SeaD of the Circuit Court of
Bates county, this goth day
of November, 1917.
H. O. MAXEY.
6-4t Circuit Clerk.