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The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-01-03

Jan. G-Earthauaks In Formosa killed
Jan. M.-rrsmsndous explosion wrecked
Canadian. Car q Foundry Co. plant q
jan. i..-bU iont Powder Co. plant a
Haskell, N. J.. Destroyed BY explosions.
Jan. f1-Coliiery ssp'osion In Fushun.
Jan. si,-Two miliioa i've hundred thou.
ssnd dollar nrs In business district Of
Pittsburgh, Pa
tenement Killed =.
FsS: I-Th'ity ai!isdi w hurt 10 ship
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-01-03

six merchantmen sunk in North sea BY
Germans.
Dec. l5.-Armistice agreement sigoed
by Russian bolsheviki government and
War council in U. 8. war department
created.
Dec 17.-Charles Piex succeeded Rear
Admiral Harris as general manager Of
the emergency fleet corporation.
Dec 1S.-Gen. Goethals made acting
.quartermAster general and Gen. Wheel
or acting chief Of ordnance.
German air raid on England
The Arvada enterprise. (Arvada, Colo.) 1908-1970, 1918-01-03
GREAT EVENTS Of
THE YEAR IN BRIEF
Progress Of the War Of civiIlza'
ton Against Germany.
AMERICA ENTERS CONFLICT

Gear Of Russia Deposed and Radicals
Seek Peace - hindenburo Line
Smashed BY Allies and Tsv-
tons Invade Itaiy-othsr
Important Happen.
ines Of 1917.
Compiled BY e w. PIcKfRD.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Photoplay Features.
LoeW's Columbia.

Elsie Ferguson is the picture star at
Loew's Columbia for the early half OF
the week in her most recent screen
play, ''The Rose of the World
The story opens at an army post In
India, with the heroine as the bride OF
an officer. who leaves her to subdue
native insurrection. His soldiers re-
turn without him, and after mourning
hs supposed death the girl marries the
English governor of India. Compltca-
tions ensue which make up a plot OF
mystery and romance capped by
happy ending.
Miss Ferguson's delineation Of the
loving girl and unhappy wife who idol
ICES the memory OF her soldier husband
is of the emotional value demonstrated
in her dramatic work. She is assisted
by an excellent cast, and the environ
ment of the English home of the sup
posed1y dead Capt. English Is realistic
in atmospheric detail. Montgomery
Flagg adds to the bill a farce reel
which illustrates his method of draw
ing, and a series Of motion news pic
lures of current interest. together with
an animated cartoon, complete the long
and excellent program.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crandall's.

Alice Brady, in "Her Silent Sacrifice"
was shown for the first time at Gram
da1rs yesterday. AS the little country
maid. who rises to the heights of re-
nunciation, she has created a memoir
able screen character. Her Silent
Sacrifice" is based upon the story, 1.-THE
Red Mouse" by Henry w. ]. Dam. Ar
lette, an innkeeper's granddaughter, at
tracts Richard Vale, an American art
ist, by her extraordinary beauty. While
she comes to love him devotedly. he. has
only the artists appreciation for her
beauty. Prince Boissard becomes in
fatuated with her charms, and she
promises herself to him il he will fur
ther Vale's career. At the opening OF
the salon Wales portrait of the girl as a
pagan nymph wins the grand prize
The prince holds a gorgeous fancy
dress ball and at its climax Arlette
publicly acknowledges him as her
lover. The truth of her sacrifice, how
ever, is disclosed and she becomes the
bride Of the artist, her hearts choice
This picture is being shown for the last
time today.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Moore's Garden.

At Moore's Garden Theater until to-
morrow. the feature of the bill is PAY
Me-" a melodrama of the old days in the
western mining country, in which Dor
othy Phillips is starred as young girl,
unspoiled by the enforced association
with the lurid phases Of life in small
town dance-hall saloon, '"The Nugget
where the most exciting scenes take
place and tense drama is unfolded.
The picture has a thrilling climax.
when tardy retribution is meted out
to Joe Lawson, who seventeen years
before had abandoned his own baby
son and kidnapped his partners baby
daughter, whom he subsequently forced
to work ION the floor of his den OF
iniquity. The hero of the tale, whe
fights his way through" for the girl
proves to be the son of Joe Lawson, al
though he never discovers it. The girl
is claimed finally by her real father
It is melodrama de luxe, splendidly
acted, splendidly photographed and SC
rapid in development that it holds an
audience with a tense grip. A figh,
scene Is one Of the striking features in
this film. Peanuts and Politics." a
wartime farce. is shown also.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Polls.

A novel musical entertainment, en-
bodying all that is necessary to success. is
presented by the Poll Musical Comedy
PLAYERS this week. in Miss Washington
Up to Date" topical revue OF Wash
ington, old and new. at Polls Theater. A
large and enthusiastic audience showed
it's appreciation in emphatic applause.
Several of the sketches introduced are
by authors OF local talent The prologue.
in rhyme, in which George Washington
appears, is by L. NJ. Bell, a local news
paper man: a sketch of a little scene in
the District Commissioners office is the
creation of Earl Goodwin, also OF the jour
nalistic profession.
Clever wit and humor. combined with
excellent singing and dancing, tend to
place the musical revue in high standing
as an entertaining production.
One of the novelties is the monologue
by Ralph c. Faulkner, as Prexy w.
Proxy. Audrey Kays and Beatrice Coles
entertain with classic dancing 1.-The
Girl in the Mask also wins much ap-
plause for her graceful dance numbers
Roger Gray, the new comedian of the
company, is capable entertainer, and
Eulalie Young and Billy Lynn, as usual
score with their dancing and singing
skits.
Sarah Edwards and Lillian Crosmar
have excellent voices and Jack Squires
Clarence Lydston and George Natansor
are adequate performers, the latter i'm
personating George Washington in the
prologue. Effective scenery and attractive
| costumes lend color to the performance
Evening star., 1918-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS
New National.

Whatever its other merits, 'aToot-
Toot." at tho National Theater this
week. has its archaeological points Of
interest It reverts to the days whom
railroad travel was for pleasure. when
be had in plenty; It refurbishes Rupert
Hughes farce. Excuse Me-" as the
basis for its melodies. and it introduces
Grecian dancers.
Small wonder that musical comedy
producers have not recognized tho es-
sential democracy Of the Pullman car
heretofore, for such setting permits
the introduction Of almost any one
from Pomeranian to a would-be bride
with certain show of plausibility.. /,
One element of humor has been added
to the drolleries of Excuse Me" the
constitute the brightest spots Of Henry
w. Savage's production-that is the
travesty Of the Grecian maids upon
the pretensions of esthetic and rhyth-
mic dancing. This satire reached its
most ludicrous point in the NUMBER
done by Ruth Harding and Donald Saw
yer, and their chubby and cherubic ar
ray of classic" dancers.
Alberta Burton was the bride with
the irrepressible poodle, Harry Ben
ham, her husband to-be; Edward Gar
vie and Frances Demarest had the
embonpoint humor of Mr.. and Mrs
James Wellington. while Earl Benham
and Louise Groody were cast as the
young clergyman and his wife incog-
nito for a farewell fling at what is
termed life" upon such occasions.
Harry Fern was the porter, amusing
in his own way, even If it was not en-
tirely the way of Willis Sweatnam.
the originator of the part.
The khaki chorus has arrived, and
if the result always is as cordially re-
ceiyed as in 1.-The Last Long Mile" the
Plattsburg marching song, it may be
a permanent adjunct to wartime mu,
sical productions. Honeymoon Land
and "If You Only Cared Enough were
two other musical numbers that Won
favor.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crandalps Kuickerbocker.

Lima Cava1ieri, the prima donna, IA
nous for her personal charms, is pic
tured in "The Eternal Temptress.
which was given its first local show
ings at Crandalrs Knickerbocker Sun
day and yesterday. The story deals
with beautiful Cordelia Sanzio, a widow
and a princess. living in modern Venice.
who plays with the affections of men.
One of her ardent admirers is young
Harry Althrop, SON of an American
diplomat, whom she obliges to steal
documents desired by an Austrian
count. However, she becomes really in
love and saves both Harry and her
country's honor for thrilling climax.
Cavalierrs impersonation is a. modern
vampire strictly in accordance with
accepted traditions. Elliott Dexter and
Alan Hale head the supporting cast
Mary Garden makes her screen debut
in "Thais," which will be given Its drst
local showing today and tomorrow. It
lis heralded as one Of the most preteu-
tious productions Of the year.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crandall's SAVOY,

Reaching for the Moon," shown at
Crandalls Savoy yesterday, enables the
Star to uncover several brand-new
ones. At the opening of the story
Douglas Fairbanks is seen as an humble
worker in a New Jersey button factory.
Fate has been treating him unkindly,
and caps the climax by losing him his
job. Then, to his surprise, a foreign
diplomat looks him up and informs
him he is the long missing heir to a
European throne. But soon after his
arrival in a small Balkan country he
realizes there is a pretender to the
throne. who has hired assassIns to put
him out of the way. After nearly sue
cumbing to poison. he is stabbed, and
then decides that America is the best
place for him after all.
Her Silent Sacrifice" featuring Alice
Brady, is today's attraction.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
'4HNlMY, THE ANT EATER"
EATS ANYTHING BUT ANTS

Jimmy, the ant eater" mascot OF
the United States Marines in France.
Just won't eat ants.
He'll eat anything but ants, al
though once in a while the cook
slips it over on him by camounag-
ing insects in scraps Of bread. OF
course, Jimmy thinks he's eating
raisin bread-but what's the differ
ence?
Jimmy became attached to the
Marines at Vera Cruz. more than
two years ago, and since then has
led an adventuresome life.
He eats all the scraps-even cigar
and cigarette butts don't go Amiss.
In short, he eats anything and
everything but ants
Evening star., 1918-01-15
B, F, Keith's.

Wonderful gowns and still more Won
derful gowns constituted the feature
number on the B. F. Keith program last
night The gowns are displayed on
beautiful models and brought forward
through the medium of a sort of pro-
logue and epilogue, as seen in dream
by a waif in the cellar of house IN
far-away France. where the guns are
booming and the inhabitants nave
taken to the retreat for safety. Lazy
Duff Gordon makes descriptive speecn
before the curtain explaining the idea
and also telling that the call for charity
has carried her into vaudeville. her en-
tire receipts going toward the rei1ef or
the stricken ones in the little village OF
Peronne. On numerous occasions the
display of gowns on Keith's stage have
been elaborate, but nothing to compare
with those shown last night.
Sailor Boy Johnny Reilly is back
again for a brief vaudeville snore
leave after his enlistment in the Navy
last week for another four years. ms
young man has striking personality.
He sang several new songs, and re-
spending to insistent calls finished up
with "Over There" He had to answer
several curtain, calls, the enthusiasm
being unbounded.
act was Margaret Edwards, billed as
the perfect girl from California Sne
gave striking demonstrations in phys
ical culture and closed the act with sew
eral dance numbers that earned great
applause. Miss Edwards was assisted
at the piano by Jane Quirk, who also
proved her versatility by introducing a
cornet solo of merit. Other good turns
on the bill embraced Eleanore Cochran,
the operatic star; James and Bonnie
thornton, in songs and funny sayings;
Arthur Sullivan and Mercedes Clarke,
in a little sketch with punch, entitled.
"A Drawing From Life; the Gallerini
sisters. in a musical number. and Ev-
erest's Monkey Circus. The Hearst
Pathe pictures closed the performance
and were interesting.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
PLANS LINCOLN RALLY.
D. c. Organized Labor to Honor
MARTYR Of Nation.

The forces of organized labor in
Washington are planning a mass meet
ing for Lincoln's birthday. February IL.
to renew assurances of support to the
government in war activities.
The week of Lincoln's birthday has
been designated labor's loyalty week.
Similar mass meetings will be held
throughout the country.
Plans for the local demonstration are
in charge Of committee Of the Central
Labor Union. appointed at the annual
meeting of the Union in Typographical
Temple last night. Hugh Degney is
chairman.
Officers for the year were elected by
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crandall's Avenue Grand.

'"The Cinderella Man." photoplay of
the Oliver Morosco stage success, was
yesterdays attraction at Crandalrs
Avenue Grand. with Mae Marsh pic
tured as Marjorie Gamer. the heiress,
who befriends Anthony Quintard, a
poor but proud young composer who
lives in the attic of the boarding house
adjoining her own pa1atial residence.
Tom Moore is seen in the role opposite
Miss Marsh.
Today Lima Cavalieri is the attrac-
tion, in "The Eternal Temptress."
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Leader.

Annette Kellermann, pictured in the
spectacular film production, "a Daugh-
ter of the Gods" is the attraction at
the Leader all this week. 1t is.a fantasy
of the sea, and its keynote is beauty.
The cost is said to have been in excess
of a million dollars. and the total num-
Der of persons appearing in the pic
lures is placed at 21,21s. Most of the
scenes were taken on an island in the
Caribbean sea. Miss Kellermann is pic
tured in some remarkable spectacular
diving and swimming. The entire pro-
duction is gorgeous.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

displaysd ON . wide range Of instru-
ments, Tho solo and eusemble numbers
are cho4en with excellent taste and
rendered with musicianly skill. There
10 nothing Of the "jaxx" about II. "Mel-
ody Garden is presented at only three
performances q day-at 4:15. 8 and
10:46 p.m.--but win be presented
throughout the entire week. regardless
George Beban 10 the picture star, in
Jules Of the Strong Heart" a photo
play presenting Jules LIE Maire. q Ca
muck" woodsman, who tenderly cares
for q babe IN arms that has been given
into his keeping. ind who undergoes
physical torture rather than betray
his employers trust and thinks OF
every one else's comfort and happiness
before his own.
Short reels complete the bill. and the
orchestral programs are provided In
addition to MELODY Garden" the weeks
novelty.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Crandall's American.

"rhe Love Doctor" with Earle Will
liams pictured in the stellar role, was
the attraction at Crandalrs American
yesterday. It is a modern drama in
which stirring action and strong heart
interest make a pleasing combination.
Mr.. Williams work measures well up
to his usual high standard.
The Call of the East" featuring
Sessue Hayakawa, is shown today.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Gillette Opening Delayed.

The audience that gathered at the
Belasco Theater last night for William
Gillette and company in "A Successful
Calamity" found a successful calamity
was held up by snow while trying to
come to Washington. The company ar
rived at o'clock this morning and the
opening performance will be given to-
night
Evening star., 1918-01-15
To Use Four-Minute Speakers.
Millions Waiting to Be Told.

Millions of Americans have been
waiting merely to be told what serv-
ice they can render. Trained men can
render no service more vitally needed
than the service of the nation in the
shipyards. AS a gauge of future needs
there were approximately $4,000 men
employed in shipyards six months ago,
while today there are about $4,000
A volunteer army of 250,008 men, held
in reserve. each man ready to put his
whole heart into the work when called,
will give assurance that the situation
of the future will be met"
Evening star., 1918-01-15
with witty dialogue. catchy music and

with witty dialogue. catchy music and
clever dencing.
Charlie Graham, as the Scotch High
lander; Gus Mortimer, as the constable
and Babe Gridfn," winsome singer,
are the headltners Of tho company. As
sisting are Loretta Gail, Q diminntive
soubrette, whose ginger" songs are g
feature, and Blanche Wilcox. whose
voice is heard to advantage In several
catchy numbers.
A novelty ACT. aThe Ham Tree Mule
received much applause. The mule
wrestles and boxes and pulls seVere
comedy stunts that are laughable.
The chorus OF twenty-four girls
measures up to the best traditions o.
the Lyceum. The costuming is move
and the scenic effects are good.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Moore's Strand.

A variety Of entertainment Is being
offered at Moore's Strand Theater this
week. Added to the customary bill Of
photoplays is Melody Garden" a hand
somely costumed and elaborately staged
musical act presented by six young
women, whose artistic proficiency is
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Craudall's Apollo,

"Bab's Matinee IDOL" featuring Mar
guerite Clark, was the attraction at
Crandalrs Apollo yesterday. 1t is the
story Of the young ''sub-deb's" infat-
uatiop for leading man in labor
play. her efforts to help him and her
awakening. Bab's hero proves very
different from what she has pictured
him. and she returns to school sad but
wiser.
"The Tenth Case" featuring June
Elvidge. is today's attraction.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
$4,000 TO
WORK IN sR||PYARDS
U. S. to Recruit Volunteer Re-
serve-Four-Minute Speak
ers to Aid Enlistment.

A force of 25o,000 workingmen is to
be recruited as a volunteer reserve for
American shipyards. They will be en-
listed with the aid of state councils of
defense and the Labor Department. 8
employment agencies and will be as
signed to work in the yards as rapidly
as their services can be utilized. 1t is
expected 100000 will be placed within
the next five months, according to a
statement by Chairman Hurley of the
shipping board, announcing the pro-
gram.
Approval yesterday by the Senate
commerce committee of a bill appropri-
ating $50. 10000 for providing housing
accommodations for shipyard workers
led shipping board officials to believe
that the entire reserve may be put to
work before the end of the year. The
committee also approved bills to au-
thoriZe the board to commander troll
ley lines II necessary to provide trans
portation for workmen and to create
military zones around shipyards.
Congress was asked by the shipping
board for an appropriation of $751;
100000. already authorized. and in an
ticipation of which contracts already
have been let.
To Use Four-Minute Speakers.
The "four-minute speakers will give
two weeks to the work of recruiting
the army of workmen. beginning Janu-
ary 20. By then the shipping board
believes defense council chairmen will
have had time to organize for receiv-
ing the volunteers.
start organizing at once" Mr.. Hur-
ley wired the chairmen of state coun-
ellis of defense. Name captains for the
plants where the highly skilled men
we need can be spared. Appeal at once
to the shipyard managers in your sec
ton to join together in agreement that
there will be no more diverting of labor
from one yard to another.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Mrs. Della l. Borden is getting out the
weekly newspaper at Burchard, Neb.,
while her husband and brother have
gone to the war.
Evening star., 1918-01-15

Mrs. Archie Stevens, a country school
teacher. recently walked thirty miles
in a violent storm to attend teach
ers' examination at Toledo, Ore.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Fine for Rheumatism!
Musterole Loosens Up Those
Stiff Joints-Drives Out Pain.

You'll know why thousands use Mus.
terole once you experience the glad re-
lief it gives.
Get jar at once from the nearest
drug store. It is clean, white ointment.
made with the oil of mustard. Better
than a mustard plaster and does not
blister. Brings ease and comfort while
it is being rubbed on!
Musterole is recommended by many
doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are
used annually for bronchitis, Group, stiff
neck, asthma, neuralgia, pleurisy, rheu-
matism, lumbago, pains and aches Of the
back or joints, sprains, sore muscles,
bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds Of
the chest (it often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and 60c jars; hospital size, $3.50.
l|!lllll!j
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Lyceuln.

'The Frolicsome Beauties' is being
well received at the Lyceum Theater
this week in an entertainment replete
Evening star., 1918-01-15

the union a. follows: John h Diclknan,
president: Sam De Nedry. vice presiS
dent; Newton A. James, recording Sec
retary; J. E. Toone, financial secretary
w. II. Schaeffer. treasurer: Joseph
Clark, sergeant-at-arms. and Miss Mary
Ganxhorn, Miss Gertrude Ethelfidga
and william Zell. trustees.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Cosmos.

victor's Mammoth Musical Melange
and Mile. Leona Guerne, the Russian
operatic singer, lead this weeks Cos
mos Theater bill. Mile. Guerne. who
has a voice ranging three full octaves
and Of unusual quality, presents the
prison scene from Faust" imperson-
ating Marguerite, Faust and Mephis-
topheles. She also sings with naive
charm Comm Thro' the Rye" and
when You and l Were Young. Mag
gie." Victor's melange is staged with
three handsome scenes as background
for beautiful vocal and instrumental
numbers. rendered by company of fif-
teen artists. including an effective
military band. IAN Ocean Wooing" is
well played by Middleton and Spell
myer Cotter and Boulden's cabaret act
presents soprano in several pretty
numbers. Marshall ana Welton open
with clog dancing; Frear, Baggott and
Frear have a novel juggling turn and
Herbert and Dennis have the laughing
act of the bill.
The film numbers are ION Trial. a
Sunshine comedy, 1.-The Shadows of Her
Pest" and the Hearst-Pathe News.
Evening star., 1918-01-15
Gayety.


Mollie Williams, one of the best
known women on the bur1esque stage
today, appeared at the Gayety last
night at the head of her own company
To say that the show was a success is
to put it mildly. Miss Williams, of
course, outshines any Of the other
players, and is efficiently supported by
good comedians and a chorus of young
and pretty girls. who display a variety
of new and pretty costumes. The enter
tainment is divided into two farces, "A
Day at Atlantic City" and '.The Belle
of the Cabaret" Sandwiched in be-
tween these is a playlet, with a dra-
matte climax, Of which Miss Williams
Is the author. entitled THE Trap"
which enables her to do bit Of serious
acting. new to the patrons of burlesque.
Frank De Camp plays the role Of viii
lain aceeptably. Ambark Ali and Billy
Mcintyre head the comedians and man
age to keep the audience in laughter
most of the time. Chief among the
feminine support Of Miss Williams are
Michelina, Nell Gilbert and Florence
Kelly. One of the many songs Mollie
Williams sings introduces the chorus
dressed to represent different vege-
tables It is entitled the High Cost of
Living" and was one Of the hits OF the
evening.