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The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
THE TOWN CRIER

DIR. Jessiea B. Peixotte, chief Of
the Child Conservation Section of
the Council of National Defense.
will talk on Child Labor" tonight
at the Monday Evening Club. in the
Assembly Hall OF the Y. NJ. c. A..
1876 street northwest Others
who will speak will be. Miss Ann
Davis, of the Children's Bureau;
Mrs. Margarita Spslding, acting
president of the Board of Education; I;
Walter S. Ufford. of the Associated
Charities. Mrs. Louis Brownlow
will preside.
Takena Park Cftisess' Association
VIII meet tonight at o'clock at the
Takoma Park Library. Clarence
! Wilson will give an illustrated lee
ture on Food Conditions in Eu-
rope"
The Rhode Island Avenue Citizens
Suburban Association will hold its
next meeting on Wednesday. De-
cember Is. in Sherwood Church.
Twenty-second and Rhode Island
avenue, at s o'clock.
The Board of Education of the
District of Columbia will meet on
Wednesday afternoon, December IS.
at 4:30 o'clock.
Rev. J. stanley Durkee, Pm. D.,
president of Howard University, will
address Bethel Literary in the
Metropolitan A. NJ, e. Church to-
morrow evening az s o'clock. The
University choir will sing.
The Nebraska women war work
ers will meet this evening at 8
o'clock at the home of Mrs. George
W. Norris. $500 Ross place. Cleve-
land Park.
A benent for the Columbia Hos
pital will be held tonight at the
Belasco Theater. Guy Bates Post
will appear in the 'Masquerader." A"
will be headed by Mrs. H. Barret
Learned
DIR. VI. w. ID. Norman will discuss
the housing problem as it relates TO
the negro at the Colored Y. NJ. c. A.
this evening.
A rehearsal of the chorus that
will sing the Christmas. carols in
connection with the city Christmas
tree will be held tonight in the
Wilson Normal School Eleventh
and Harvard streets. About $50
have applied so far, but IL is de-
sired that $50 more will come Mon
day night. There are no tests nor
membership fees to Join this chorus.
Every body eligible.
Miss GraIk Patten and Miss Bertha
Remick OF the Florence Fleming
Noyes School will speak this evening
at the Arts School on Rhythmic
Expression and the Fine Arts.
They will illustrate their talk with
songs aud dances.
The Central Citizens Association
will meet at o'clock tonight at
the North Capitol Savings Bank.
Officers will be elected.
The December meeting of the
Georgetown Citizens Association
will be held tonight at s o'clock in
the Potomac Savings Bank Hall
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Chicago and Maroons
May Break on Grid

Chicago. Dec. IA severance Of
athletic relations between Chicago and
Minnesota Is indicated by the publi-
cation of the football and basket ball
schedules OF the two universities, in
which there is no hint of a game be-
tween the Old-time rivals
The Maroons refused to book a foot
ball game with the Gophers at Satur-
days conference chartmaking ses-
sion.
The absence Minnesota on the
Chicago basketball schedule is taken
to mean that the Gophers are reveng-
ing themselves for the football slight
BY passing up other forms of COM
petition with the Maroons.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16

MR. Kate waller Barrett. press-
dent of National Florence Critten-
ton Mission will speak at the Y. w.
c. A. 6ls Fourteenth street. this
evening at 7 o'clock. All women
are invited.
DIR. Leo Welmsn. Of the War Ia
dustries Board. formerly Of Johns
Hopkins University. will address the
Washington Forum at the Y. M. II.
A. Eleventh street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue. tomorrow evening at
s:15 o'clock. He will speak on
Price Fixing During the War"
Discussion will follow. in which all
present participate. The public is
invited.
"Apthrcpoieriesi Survey Of the
Unexplored Southwestern Coast of
Florida" is the subject of DR.. Aies
Hrdlicka's lecture 70 be delivered
before the AnfhropoIoRicsI society
Of Washington at l:l5 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon at the smithson-
ian Institution.
All South Dskotn girls. especially
singers. have been requested 70 be
present at the Young women's
Christian Association. fourth moor,
Seventeenth and @ streets north
west. at $3.50 o'clock tomorrow even
ing. for rehearsal Of South Dakota
and camp songs, preparatory 10
South Dakota entertainment on De-
cember 20.
Members of the senior snd rrat-
uating classes in the law school Of
Georgetown University will meet
tomorrow night to form the Senior
Debating Society. The freshman
and Junior classes met last week
and organized the Junior Debating
Society. These societies will put
teams in the field this term 60 20
after debating honors for the law
school.
The spanIsh-Ameriens Atheneum
Of Washington has planned
I Christmas party 10 be held wednes-
day evening AZ the Washington
Club. The "Pisnta" festivity. as
carried out In Mexican homes OF,
I Christmas. will be celebrated. Senor
Cajetano Serrano. OF the Mexican
embassy. will deliver an address.
Senor Jsvier Iglesiss will recite a
poem. Senior Francisco AEuirre del
Pine will sing original songs. and
Senors del Pine and Alfredo Bon
will sing duets. Dancing will fol-
i low.
Senator Pomercne. Of Ohio, will
address the December meeting OF,
! the Sons Of the American RevoIu 4
tion in RaUscher's next Wednesday
at s .. m. A buffet luncheon Will
/ be served.
The Cincinnati UnIyersIty CIub Of
Washington will hold an informal
dinner-dance at the Dewey Hotel
1 Thursday evening.
The washInEton branch Of the
National Story-Tellers' League will
meet next Friday and elect officers
at the Wilson Normal School. EIev-
enth and Harvard streets Christ
l mas stories will be related.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
CANADIAN HOCKEY STARTS.
National Hockey League Campaign
Opens This Week

ottawa. Dec. 15.-The National
Hockey League schedule will be is
sued within few days. 1t was or
iginally intended to open here next
Wednesday, December Is. But ow-
ing to the lateness of the winter
season the championship race may
not get under way until Saturday.
December 21.
There may be exhibition matches,
both in Ottawa and Toronto, on De-
cember Is. Should the schedule
opening be deferred until December
q the Canadians may play here next
Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
FAMOUS ENGLISH PRO HURT.
Airplane Falls on Him, Injuring
One Leg.

u 1OndOn, Dec. 15.-George Duncan.
the famous English golfng profession
al, Who has been in the Royal Flying
Corps since 1915. has met with a seri-
our accident as the result of an air
plane falling upon him while on duty
He sustained a badly bruised thigh
and an infused knee and will be laid
up for some time.
Duncan is anxious to commence
practice for the open golf champion
ship. which will be resumed next year.
The Hanger Hill player has announced
his intention OF touring the United
States next summer with Harry Var
don, of South Herts; James Braid. of
Walton Heath. and ]. II. Taylor, Of
Mid-Surrey.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
News and Views of Sporting World
DEAN MAY NAME
FIELD AFTER GRANT

Franklin. Mass. Dec. 15.-Dean
Academy may name its athletic field
after Captain Eddie Grant, killed
while leading his men in action in
France. Grant Field" would haye a
double significance.
In the first place, Eddie was born
within a hop. skip and jump of
Deans athletic field. Second. Eddie
attended Dean before going to Har-
ward and into the big leagues.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
RACING AT TIA JUANA.
Coffroth Doubtful About Opening
on Februry y.

San Francisco, Dec. l5.-In spite Of
rumors that have persistently named
February - as the time for starting
the Tia Juana track. James W. Cof-
froth. president of the Lower Califor-
MIA Jockey Club. declared most posi-
lively there has been no move toward
reopeninE the track
Tia Juana was closed because of
passport regulations enforced by the
United States There has been a Ioos-
ening OF severe requirements, but II
IS still necessary to secure an iden-
tity card and state the business that
makes it necessary to make the trip
into Mexico. The restrictions so far
removed have not been helpful.
Ii Is slow work" says Coffroth
but It will all come about in time
As soon as permission is given tour
lists and others to visit Tia Juana we
can open. In the meantime | am wait
ing patiently and making no move"
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
jim RICE MAY COACH
CREWS AT CORNELL

New York. Dec. l5.-Jim Rice, for
twelve years rowing coach at Column
bia. can have a similar position at
Cornell if he wants it at the terms
offered II was learned yesterday that
those who have rowing affairs at Cor
nell in charge have decided that Rice
is the best man for the place held so
many years by Charles F. Courtney.
John COllyer. former captain and as
sistant to Courtney. has decided not
to return to Cornell. and it was left
largely to him to find a new coach.
He favoTs Rice and is in this city to
complete arrangements.
While Rice has many other good
ofTers, including two to go to the Pa
cific coast. il Is believed he will take
the position at Cornell.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
VICTOR RACE MAY 81.
Decoration Day Selection Is Too
Much Criticised

Indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 15.-The 500
mile Victor sweepstakes at the Indian
apolis Speedway will be run on Sat
urday. May 81, instead of Decoration
Day, May 80 Theodore f. Myers,
business manager of the Speedway,
this afternoon received a message
from Carl G. Fisher, one of the track
owners. announcing the change.
Fisher, with James A. Allison and
Arthur c. Newby, the other owners,
are in Miami, Fla. Recently there has
been some criticism of the selection OF
Decoration Day for the automobile
race
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
DE HART FOR PIRATES.
Former Pittsburgh Football PLAYER
Signs Contract.

Sacramento. Cal, Dec. 15.-Ldeut.
Jimmy de Hart, of Mather Field. the
football fiier. is going to try his hand
at professional baseball next year. He
Is under contract with the Pittsburgh
Pirates. and says he will try out at
first or second base. He is too short
to play first base. but has the ideal
build for a second baseman. II Jimmy
can bit he will be a sensation. for
that wonderful speed of his is bound
to attract attention.
Jimmy played baseball while in COL
lege. and he must have looked pretty
good OF he would not have been given
a contract by the Pirates.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Billiard Date Named.

Chicago. Dec. l5.-Augie Kieckhefer.
Of Chicago. viii play his seventh
straight match for the three-cushion
billiard championship title. which he
holds. when he meets Pierre Maui
pome. OF Milwaukee. The contest will
take place here on January 6, Z and s.
il was announced today.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Middies to Play West Virginia.

Morgantown. ". Va, Dec. l5.-The
first formal offer received by West
Virginia for a gridiron contest for
next fall came from the Naval Acad-
emy at Annapolis. In the fall of 1917
when Gilmour Dobie. fresh from
eleven years of uninterrupted VT
tories on the Pacific Coast, came to
the Navy to coach, West Virginia
was scheduled and beat Dobie's
charges, 10.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
0'Neill Quits Baseball.

Scranton, Pa, Dec. l5.-After spend,
ing more than twenty years In the
game as a player and manager,
Michael ]. O'Neil, brother of Cstchsh
Steve o'NeilL OF the Cleveland AmePl9
cans, and himself a former National
League pitcher. has announced his re-
urement from baseball He Is TO de-
vote his future time TO the oil in
dustry, having obtained a responsible
position with a concern in the South.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Macks to Train at Home.

Philadelphia. Dec. 15.-The Athletics
VIII do their spring training at Shibe
Park If the short playing schedule is
adopted by the major leagues. This
announcement was made by Manager
Mack last night upon his return from
the meeting of the American League
In Chicago.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Moore's Gardeu-"Thc Testing of
Mildred Nane"

Pure entertainment romantic. ad-
venturous and amusing. untinged by
the crimson horrors OF war or the
drab problems Of sociology. is to be
found in The Testing Of Mildred
Vsne," the photopIay attraction in
which May Allison. as star graces
the screen at Moore's Garden The
ater. the first three days OF this
week.
The Testing OF Mildred Vane"
offers a narrative in which are
blended the charms Of unalloyed
romance and the thrills OF melo-
dramas quick action. The principal
character is, Mildred Vane. daughter
of a multimillionaire, who is des-
perately in love with Albert More
land and desperately sought by
Ralph Jeffries, young society snob.
After her refusal Of Jeffries and
acceptance of Moreland. there enters
the lives OF the Nanes a Charlatan,
who by shrewd manipulation Con-
vinces Vane that there has been
chicanery on the part Of his wife.
A test is planned for Mildred to
determine il possible the true state
of affairs in the home. The test
proves to have a boomerang attach
ment that results in the complete
vindication OF those at first sus-
pected and the equally complete re-
violation of the perfidy OF the con-
spirators. In Miss Allison's support
are filmed Darrell Foss. George
Field. Fred Goodwins and others
who contribute to the ensemble i'm
personations that at least compare
favorably with the delightful inter
probation OF the-centraL>role offered
by the gifted star.
The pictures of the surrender of
the German grand fleet to the al
lies, in complete form. constitute an
exceptional added attraction to a
bill that embodies the usual sup
Elementary features and agreeable
orchestral program.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
GUNNERS JUNIOR
DEFEAT TRINITY A. C..

The Naval Gun Factory Juniors
yesterday defeated the Trinity A c.
at the Union League ParR grounds,
by r-to-o score for the District
Junior title, The game was loosely
played, as famhles marred the team
work Of both olevens. The Gunners
scored their touchdown in the
opening period, The lineup and
SQmmArNs
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Gaxetx-Libertx Girls.

The more one sees of Jack Con-
way, the well-known Irish comedian
in his fun-making role as Tim
Reilly" with the Liberty Girls, at
the Gayety Theater this week. the
more one must appreciate his ef-
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
The Shubert-BeIasco- Mas
Querudero

There Is no man on the English
speaking stage today who depicts
moral malaise. sickness of soul, alta
vistic atrophy OF the ordinary human
routine and discipline. as we'll as Guy
Bates Post. He plays the aristocratic
decadent with distinction. 1t was not
the first view that Washington had
of him in The Masquerader" at the
Shubert- Belasco last evening, but his
enactment of the dual role of John
Chilcote and John Loder, so far from
revealing any frayed edges or signs
of wear, has mellowed and gained
sureness of touch with time
Those who remember his notable
Iimpersonation of Joe Brooks in
Paid in Full" nearly ten years ago,
never have had scope for any doubt
as to his real stature in the world
of the. stage. That he has never
yet had any role that fully tests his
powers or really throws the chal-
lenge of great opportunity his
way, is the opinion of many. Ger
tainly his role in THE Masoue-
raider" technically big as it is. mas
terfully handled as il is, does not
constitute this opportunity. This
adaptation of Katherine Cecil
Thurston's popular but ephemeral
novel belongs to the realm of en-
tertainment rather than to the
realm of drama. without the bril-
liancy of Post it might even seem
a trifie drab. with Post we are
led to believe in it part of the way,
so vivid is his portrayal of the
morphine wastrel. so fine-fibred is
the quality OF his art.
The Shubert- -Belasco suffered from
one of those Sunday night accidents
which have been not infrequent on
the local stage this season. and con-
sequently the hour forbids the de-
tailed review OF this production. The
cast, including Adele Ritchie. Alice
John, Lionel Belmore, and Clarence
Handysides, is adequate in most re-
spects: the play is mounted sump-
tuously. And the reception of the
piece by the audience of last even
ing was evidence that the wide in
terest which The Masquerader'' at
tracted last season is more than sus-
tanned this year.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Polr~-Thurston. the Magician.


Thurston, the magician, acknowl-
edged leader of living devotees OF
the art of illusion. reigns all this
week at Polls Theater 1t is the
kiddies, who are supposed to look
forward to his rare visits with
keenest delight. but last nights
audience was made up mostly of
children Of larger growth, who re-
veled in the masters mystificatio
as if stage magic were the newest
of entertainments. 1t was a big
and enthusiastic 20 audience, which
took pleasure alike in the magi-
clans fun, in bewilderment at his
baffling feats. and in his smooth
and masterful manner of executing
them.
TRurston is the blandest, drollest,
and most self-possessed of wizards
He knows how to surround his best
Illusions with the solemn air of
hocus-pocus that keeps you on<the
verge of actually believing that
something supernatural is under
way, without ever really telling you
so. Those who like to think there
is something in the pretensions of
Hindoo occultism and spiritualism
will find real satisfaction in some
OF the strange doings on Thurston's
stage.
The wonderful levitation act,
shown by the magician the last time
he was here. remains easily the most
mystifying of his stunts. The beau
tiful Princess Karnac rises from a
couch into midair, the couch is re-
moved, witnesses are called to the
stage. and the magician passes a
hoop twice over the suspended body
The witnesses approach, even touch
the Princess magic ring. but report
to the audience that she is sup
ported by nothing whatever.
Other favorites of previous oc-
casions are given, but there are
also many new and startling fea-
lures. The spirit cabinet, said by
Thurston to be founded on a study
of Palladino's methods. is one of
the most impressive and amusing.
The Inexhaustible Cocoanut," {"
which held in the magician's hand,
pours forth a strong steady stream
of water. is another novelty.
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16
Moore. RiaIto-CharlIe Chaplin.

Wayfarers returning to the Capital
from New York have in the past been
accustomed to draw invidious compar-
isons between the type of cinema en-
tertainment available in the metrop-
oils and ia Washington at equal prices
They are now completely disarmed
and left without ammunition where
with to lombard the patient Wash
ingtonian. Moore's new Rialo Thea
ter has set standards heretofore Uu-
known i'm the National Capital and
has effectually relegated even New
York TO second place in the provision
Of elaborate motion picture entertain
ment.
This weeks bill at the Rialto IL any
thing surpasses that OF the inaugural
week. The feature of the program
which makes the most immediate and
most direct appeal TO the r's'bilities
of the amusement seeker is Shoulder
Arms" in which the remarkable cen
trail role is assumed by the serene
Mr.. Chaplin. So perfectly has the
81 10000 comedian hit of the features
of modern warfare that lend them
selves to good od-nstured travesty that
shoulder Arms" must at once De
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16

Mopre's Strand-svaaity Pool.-
Accentuating the many effective
qualities Of story Of intense dra-
The Washington herald., 1918-12-16

, suhstitutions- for Newman. Touch
down-CoG. Goal from touehdown-CoI. Referee
MIR. Leehnan. Umpire-Mr West. Linesman-
Litehheld. Time Of periods-Ten minutes each.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-17
CROP STATEMENT.

kentucky farmers now have a pros
pect for 1881. 900 bushels of wheat
ms year, compared to 5000, OOObush-
els last year, unless bad weather or
pests should seriously intcrfer. Wheat
now looks fine throughout the state.
ana farmers report a condition of lO1
per cent on the basis of 100 per cent
representing what they would have
expected, under reasonably favorable
conditions. The condition May 1.
1917 was 60 per cent
There are $4,000 acres of wheat
In Kentucky this spring, after allow
ing per cent of for abandonment
Last year 10000 acres remained for
harvest in this state after lG per cent
OF the crop had to be abandoned.
The United States winter wheat
crop is now estimated al 3G,392.0OO
acres compared to 27,43O,OO acres
May /, 1917. The condition Nav
this year is S6.4 per cent compnred ia
1872 per cent May /, 1917 The
United States production of winter
wheat now promises TO be 572,639.-
600 bushels unless unfavorable con
ditions develop hereafter. Last year
The United States production of win
Ter wheat was 41S.O7O,OOO bushels.
after 81 per cent of the crop had TO
De abandoned because of bad condi- |
ion' while abandonment this spring /
s only 1871 per cent of the acreage |
own.
Production of rye in the United
states promises to be new high re-
ord this year. with S2.629, 900 bush
Is compared to 6O,145,OOO bushels
n 1917. Kentucky has also increas-
d her acreage of rye and has a fine
respect for a good crop. The acre
&c In this state is $4,000 acres COM
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-17
Spike GUNS" One
|. ". ". SLOGAN
Organization Aimed Blow
AT Every War Work,
Evidence Shows.

Chicago. May 1O.-By defeat of the
aircraft program and the selective
service act, together with the practice
of sabotage in the trenches in France
and the factories at home it was
hoped by the Industrial Workers Of
the World to crumble Americas war
plans, according to evidence presented
blythe government to-day in the sedi-
tious conspiracy trial of |. W. w.
leaders.
The 112 defendants listened intent
ly during presentation of the great
mass OF documentary evidence which
CONSUMPTION as chal-
lenge to the workingman. advocated
spiking of guns and spelling of pow
der and termed the uniform of the
soldier "the livery of the scab herd
er"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-17
APRIL C-BOATS LOSSES HALE
OF TOLL FOR MONTH IN 1917

Washington, May 10. - Official
French statistics on the submarine
warfare received here in dispatch
from France to-day show that the
total losses of allied and neutral
ships, including accidents at sea
were approximately only one-half as
great during April this year as I'm
April 1917.
Attention also is called to the
fact that each time the Germans
nave made an offensive on land they
made a corresponding effort with
thelr submarines. Thus during the
second half of March the number
ana activities of submarines in
creased. The first half of ApriI
marked a very distinct lessening. at
Lributed to the counter efforts Of
The Allies.
In April last year 634,6S5 gross
-ons were lost, while thos Aprils fig
ares are 3S1, 1871. Submarine AT
AXIS now are more costly for the
Enemy the Dispatch points out. ow-
hg TO the fact that the attacks are
'hiefly made with torpedoes instead
II gunlire, as was the case before
merchant ships were Adequately and |
armed.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-17

oners of war were compelled, mind
you. to battle once a week and eat
Frankfurters and sauerkraut instead
of coffee and : "
President Wilson has proclaimed a
state of war" an announcement three
weeks later stated, "conscription
may be passed by Congress.
Don't fight the bosses; battles: join
the |. W. w. and fight your own. A"
Defend Murderer.
This reference was made to the
case of Thomas Mooney. sentenced to
death in connection with the San
Francisco preparedness parade in an
official organ under date of April 81.
1917:
There is i'm this development OF
the Mooney trial a lesson for the
workers of America that they must
organize their economic power for the
destruction of capitalism, of which
perjury and legal murder is but one
Of the manifestations.
'Moony shall not hang. has re-
emily become the slogan of the or
yanized labor of America. This
Mould now be changed to the
var perjurers who swear away the
life of Tom Mooney shall haugl'
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1918-05-17

pared to 10000 last year and n
dition Of the crop is 80 per con, ~, ,O''
pared to SO per cent May las, '"'
Despite shortage OF labor so n r.',
discussed, Kentucky farmers saw "a ,''
they are ahead of the season . 4
their work and report as per CON,
their blowing and about IS Der c.s W
of planting done by May this sn,,
compared to 30 per cent of plov,sS
and a. per cent of planting usr.rs
finished by May 1.
Prices TO farmers for wheat 49,.
pats potatoes hay, cotton and cr,,
are given below for Kentucly %,
he United States: