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POULTRY YARD NOTES.

demands for breeding stock than at the
present Not only will the poultrymen
VINO temporarily closed out their pens
be in the market for new supplies. but
the whole world will be In a similar
position, and the demands will far ex-
coed the supply. From experiences this
past season there are many other tinid
poultry keepers who will close out their
hooks because of financial or other rea-
sons Prices of eggs and poultry are
already increasing, and profits at this
season, which are getting moro near
normal, give every indication Of cou-
tinuing throughout the summer.
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Crandall's Avenue Grand.

Three stars are claimed for the pho
topIay, 1.-The Good for-N othing" which
is to be shown at crandalIs Avenue
Grand today. They are Carlyle Black
well. Muriel Ostriche and Evelyn Gree
". The story concerns a young man OF
no business ability who. going west.
makes an utter failure of the career ne
attempts. but charms all by his sunny
smile and his good natured disposition.
MOLLY Entangled," featuring Vivian
Martin. Will be shown tomorrow.
Tuesday and Wednesday, Douglas Fair
banks. in Reaching for the Noon;
Thursday. Elsie Ferguson. in ',rhe Rise
of Jennie Cushing; Friday, Alice
Joyce. in THE Fettercd Woman; Sat
urday. Harold Lockwood. in THE
Square Deceiyer." AID also the Key
stone comedy. "Iost-A Cook"
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Girl at the Helm"
The Anderson-Sloane reyanped COM
edy Venus on Broadway was seen for
the first time last Thursday might at
the Palafs Royal. New York. The orig
tnal version of the piece recently nm
ished a four-month run IN Chicago, and
it is predicted that the later edition
will do better than this.
All the Keith houses In New York
and Brooklyn have been thrown open
to the homeless during the present cold
ones to warmth and shelter after the
night performance. The houses are
kept lighted and heated throughout the
night.
Grace George and her company gave
the first performance of new Ameri-
can play. THE Indestructihle Wee. - In
Wilmington last Tuesday night. 1t is
from the pens of Frederic ard Fannie
Hatton, and seems to be written for
laughing purposes only. 1t is expected
that Miss George will be seen iii New
York in the piece the latter part OF this
month.
some day" remarked Julia Claussen re-
Gently. but as / feel at present ]
shouldn't mind remaining in the United
States forever. This country has been
very, very GOOD TO us. ana N! auSosad
and I feel deeply appreciatiye. More
over. we have had so many plea ant
times and SO many wonderful trips
during our few years here. Do my
girls like America? Ask theml AS
they would say in the American slang,
they're crazy about it'.'
When Billy Lynn of the Poll Musical
Players entered Brown University his
parents had great expectations Of his
becoming professional man. and they
were entitled to this expectation. be-
cause Billy is said to have progressed
famously with his studies.
But the funny side of his life got the
upper hand and he, took to college the
Brown University he did not go 20 the
Harvard Medical School. as the home
folks intended. but instead jumped into
The College Widow on very short no.
tice and rising young physicians Ca
reer was at an end.
Capt. David Fallon, NJ c., one Of the
invaded veterans of the British and
Australian trenches, having done his
bit" for Britain, until his wounds
the front, is now doing his Dit to
arouse the people of the United s;tates
At the request of Secretary McAdoo
he effectively participate ted in the drive
for the second liberty loan. and more
recently has been aiding the movement
to increase the countrywide member
ship of the Red Cross. II, several
cities he has inaugurated what is
known as THE Capt. Faiion Ccmmu
nifty Fund" for taking care Of the
needs Of returning soldiers and saii9ts
in their own communities and i'll ,pfb-
viding for their families in case o., EeRd
Capt. Fallon is the bearer of fifteen
wounds won in battle.
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Richmond, va-Eighty-six counties
of the state drew from tho state treas
ury s1.375.529.s1 more than they con-
tributed thereto during the hscar year
ending September 80. according to the
annual report or the auditor of public
accounts.
FredericksburR. WA statement
that the United States might as well
be under the kaisers government as
under Its own WAS among those charged
IL Frank j. Busch. a wholesale grocer
arrested on complaints that he had
made seditious remarks. He told MI
nicipal Judge Cornstock he was sorry
and at the judges suggestion ponSi-.
81 900 worth of liberty bonds. subscribed
500 to the Red Cross and gave $50
each to the Knights of Columbus and
the Y. NJ. C. A. Then Judge ComstocE
fined him $500.
Leesburg. vn.-winiam E. Norris has
been appointed explosive licensing
agent for the county.
Lcesburs, vn.--Mrs Mary Jane Camp.
widow of the late Thomas Camp, died
recently in Hilisboro. She was seventy
eight years old.
Woodburn. Va-Mrs. Wade Getman.
residing near here. was struck by an
several dSc <aiiu DeaHiS
injured.
Richmond. va.-Gov. Stuart has ap-
pointed a. P. Walker of Charlottes-
willie to membership on the Virginia
council of defense.
HnEerstorn, M6.-Charles Boward
accidentally shot himself several days
ago while cleaning revolver. He is
expected to recover.
Hngerstown. Md.-John NJ. Brown. an
old resident of this place, died recently.
He was seventy-nine years old.
Fredericksburg. ya.-The Washing
ton Wooden Mills, one Of the largest
enterprises here. has just distributed a
profit sharing bonus of S2,590. This
makes $4,000 distributed to the work
ers in this plant in the last two years.
cent over that of last year.
Gordonsvsl1e, yn-Edward F. Daven-
port. sixty years old, died at the home
| of his daughter here recently.
Petersburg, Va-Tbe post Office and
station of the Seaboard Air Line Rail-
way Company at Dinwiddie County
| Courthouse was entered and robbed re-
Gently. About $500 in money and stamps
was taken from a safe.
| Brunswick. Md-About s35,o0e dam
| age was done by a fire here several
days ago. The flames originated in a
pooIroom and spread to adjoining build
| ings.
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Mollie Williams Company.

Admirers Of hurlesque are promised a
high standard of this form of enter.
tainment by Mollie Williams and COM
pany at the Gayety Theater next week.
The production has a majority of the
elements which combine to make high
class burlesaue-good comedians. a
comely chorus. tuneful songs, funny
lines and plenty of action throughout.
The first act, entitled "A Day at At
Iantic City," Is on the Boardwalk, where
speeiaities introduced include a dane
ing number by Bob and Nell Gilbert, a
speech by a suffragist. and the demon
stration OF new kind Of q ahono-
sraph A dramatic ~ .yiet, called 'sTbe
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Trap" which was written by her. gives
to Mollie Williams and
Flank De Camp, in the principal roles
A noyal plot holds the interest. the
second part of the show is called 1.-THE
Belle of the Cabaret" and in it other
specialties are introduced. The prin-
cipal comedy parts are intrusted to
Billy Mcintyre, Earl Sheahan. Ambark
Ali and Bob Gilbert, all Of whom have
ability as mirth creators. The femi-
nine members of the company are Miss
Williams, May Sheridan. Florence Kelly
and Nell Gilbert and others.
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Crandall's Savoy.

Marguerite Clark win be pictured at
Crandall's Savoy today and tom
in "Babs Matinee Idol" the story of
a girl who falls in love with an actor
and wakes up" sadder hut wiser. Tues
day and Wednesday The Cineerella
Man" from the play by Edward Childs
Carpenter. with Mae Marsh a s its pic
ture star will be shown. Thursday
Kitty Gordon, in Diamonds and
Pearls; Friday, Harold Lockwood, in
THE Square Deceiver'; Saturday. Har
ry Mercy, in "Who Goes There and
also the keystone comedy, Tanning
Target Center"
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Crandall's American.

The Grell Mystery" picturiug Earle
Williams, both as a lover and as "A
shrewd detective, viii be shown at
CrandalFs American today. Tomorrow,
Vivian Martin will be pictured in the
comedy drama, The Trouble Buster:
Tuesday, Marguerite Clark, in Bah :
Burglar; Wednesday. William S. Hart,
In The Narrow Traii': Thursday, Mon
tagu Love and Dorothy Kelly, in The
Awakening: Friday, Harold Lockwood,
in 1.-The Gay Deceiver'; Saturday, Pau
line Frederick, in The Hungry Heart"
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Louise Homer January Is.

Louise Homer will be heard the only
time this season at the National Thea
ter Friday, January IS. at 4:30 pm.
. Famous for several seasons in con-
traIto roles at the metropolitan Opera
House, and long acknowledged by con-
cert audiences throughout the country
as one of the greatest artists. native
or foreign. Louise Homer continues 10
add to her past popularity.
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Howard.

This weeks attraction at the How
ard Theater will picture the famous
film star Theda Rara. in The Rose of
Blood" Fox feature. A special mat
inee showing will be given Saturday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

ell: "A Maid Sings Light and Maid
Sings Low" Edward A. MacDowelI;
Seneca Pierce; "A Noe
turne." A Walker Kramer: we Two
Together" Marshall Kernochan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

Marcus A. Mayer. the we'll known re-
tired theatrical manager living in New
York. was stricken with hemorrhage OF
the brain last week and is in a very
critical condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

This year, more than ever. 1t IS saio.
the, screen STARS are realizing that iiIe
is not all holly and plum pudding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

Fires last week wiped out the homes Of
William Cburtleigh, the actor. at West
chester, N. Y, and George Tyler, the well
known producer, in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

1t was 28 degrees above zero in ST
Augustine, Fla. it is said. when Pauline
Frederick and her company went there
TO film ia Tosca,' and La Tosca did
not wear fur-lined clothing.
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Filnnograrns.

Max MARGINS 'The House OF Glass
is now being filmed for Clara kimoail
Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

Marguerite Clark is to start upon a
new picture, called "prunella." adapted
from the famous fantasy play of that
name.
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Marion Coakley. recently seen here in
THE Country Cousin" has been en-
gagged for role in THE Four Queens
when it goes into New York the 18th of
this month for a run.
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LITTLE RENE GETS .iH'
CHICAGO GODMOTHER
By EUNICE 1TETJENs.
Especial Correspondence Of The Sunday
Star and Chicago Daily News.)

Star and Chicago Daily News.)
PARIS, France. December s.-Rens
Paul Joffre Channal lay in his crib
in the AISLE Caserne du Luxembourg.
One wee fist was screwed into his
neck and his head was SO pink that 1t
matched almost exactly the pink cur
tains beside the bed. He slept the
deep sleep of one who has just squalIed
Justify.
Rene Joffre had just been cfristened.
Before the event, which took place in
the little church at Toul. ten miles
or so behind the French lines he WIS
a nameless bit of protesting hu-
mainly. After it he was the sleepy
possessor OF this proud name and
what is of real inportance--of two
American godparents. DR.. Alice Bar
low Brown. for twenty years a well
known physician in Chicago and for
eight years a specialist in children's
diseases. is one and Paul Moore Is
the other.
Rene Joffre is the first child born
under American official protection in
the AsiIe Caserne du Luxembourg.
and very probably in France. With
over 400 other children he lives. and
lives we'll in this big asylum within
earshot of the guns.
Children Needed Gas Masks.
These children are from villages close
behind the lines which. though they
have never bee,t actually occupied by
the Germans have suffered from the
long arm of frightfulness. Children
cannot live comfortably in village
that is being constantly she1Isd with
gas bombs. If you had aver worn a
gas mask you would know why. So
NJ. Mfrnan. the farsightea project OF
this district, has gathered nearly 500
of them at Toul The asylum and the
hospital are run by the American Red
Cross in cooperation with the French
government.
Rene's parents story is typical OF the
lives of these harassed villagers. They
lived in town in the Vosge- rhe
father. Eugene Channal, is skilled
mechanic, and the mother. who is only
twenty-nine today. has given birth to
fourteen children, of whom five are
now living, all under eight years of
age. When the war broke out Rene's
father was modified. but was soon
seriously injured. He has been re
formed" and is now working in a
munition factory in his home town
For the first year of the war" said
Nine. Channal. I'VE were left In peace at
home. Then they began to lombard us.
We lived at home in the daytime and
cellars or into the mine. With SO
many little children that is hard But
we stayed till last summer, and I
would have still stayed with Eugene.
but the project decided. otherwise -
Since / cannot stay at home 1 am
very glad to be here. for they are
very good to me- Never have I had
So, h good care as l had at Rene's
birth. One of my friends said to me:
You are cared for like a queenr And
my children grow fat here. So am
very grateful to America and par
70 DR.. Brown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

The story for George Beban's new
picture .'One More American, was
written by William .. De Mile, who
win direct the picture. Jules of the
Strong Heart" is announced for release
Ia n,ary a.
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In the Spotlight.

..Jynder PRESSURE was seen for the first
time last Monday night at Atlantic City,
with Pauline Lord in the principal role
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Kathleen Clifford is to have a new
five-reeI production. which was written
for her by Henry Otto. the director. and
l.. V. Jefferson.
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The Girl of My Heart" is to have its
first presentation at Pittsburgh the f4th
of this month II ia musical comedy
and Fda Won Luke is the star.
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Patriotism Will be the theme OF Anita
Kings next picture. L. C. Calnoun Will
be the leading man.
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Helen A. Long. who is pictured as WI
Soy Fa in "A Hearts Revenge" was
born in Hongfong. China, in 1896, and
her real name is -tssee Leung.
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"The Man Without q Country" the
photapiay to be shown at the Garden
Theater this week. is based upon the
story of Edward Everett Hale. a dis
tinguished clergyman, born in Bos-
ton April 3. 1922. He was closely
related to Nathan Hale, whose patriotic
regret was that he had only one life to
give for his country. DIR. Hale entered
the Boston Latin School at the age of
nine and Harvard at thirteen, gradu-
ating from the latter at the age of sew
enteen. In 1903 he was appointed chap
lain of the United States Senate. a post
he filled until the time of his death,
June 10. 1909.
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Photoplay Features.

.tcontinued from Second I'age3
woods. 1t features Ruth Clifford, sup
ported by Monroe Salisbury.
Short pictures and orchestral ;.ccom-
paniments will complete each program.
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Florence Reed, who Is winning much
success in the movies. is the daughter
of the late Roland Reed, famous as
comedian.
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Maurice Greet has the honor of being
the first manager appointed by the gov
will have charge of the Liberty Theater at
Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

The first 1918 picture by Selig will
be Grown of Harvard" featuring Hazel
Honey" DAILY and Tom Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-01-06

Constance Talmadge has begun her
new picture, THE Shuttle" for Select
Pictures. in which she portrays high
spirited young girl of the smart social
set who goes abroad to rescue her sis
ter from an unfortunate matrimonial
alliance.
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Yes or No. now running in New
York at the Forty-eighth Street Thea
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five-reel production. which was WFltteu
for her by Henry Otto. the director. ana
IL. V. Jefferson.
Patriotism viii be the theme Of Anita
Kings next picture. L. c. Calhoun Will
be the leading man.
Florence Reed, who Is winning much
success in the movies. Is the daughter
of the late Roland Reed, famous as
comedian.
Jackie Saunders has asked permission
to appear personally at theaters Whefe
her pictures are shown ana 70 nave
portion of the proceeds given to coal
fund for the poor.
A scenario of merit recently received
by prominent producing corporation
came from convict in the penitenelary
at San Quentin. Cal
Artcraft's picture, The whispering
Chorus" is to have no featured player,
although some noted ones appear IN II
The story itself is the big feature
William Drummer, head Of a photo
play art department" has invented g
transparent bottle that can be smashed
over the heads of film actors without
leaving q dent
Elsie Ferguson is to be starred in
Rose of the World thrilling, emo
tional war drama adapted from the
story of Agnes and Edgerton castle. IL
deals with conditions brought about by
war
In evolves of the Rail- Thomas r.
Ince's next release. w. s. Hart has the
role of a railroad detective with many
daring stunts to perform.
Manager Beatus of Loew's Columbia
announces an arrangement whereby all
William S. Hart photoplays Will here
after be shown for the first time at
that house.
A Chicago Judge wrote the story OF
"The spiris Of n" in which Jack Pick
ford Is the star. 1t shows how the
activities of Boy Scout nullify the
Vaccinations of German secret agents.
Many of the notable magazine stor-
les are to be filmed for release by tn
Triangle Distributing Corporation.
among them The Shoes That Danced.
..rbe Hard Rock Breed" MY Prisoner"
blue Tattooing" and THE Mystic Fan"
A globe 100 feet in circumference.
with the countries of the earth made OF
moss, has been constructed by the Mena
Film Company for a scene in BY Su-
per Strategy.
Juanita Hansen Of the Bluebird Fea-
ture Company, who wants to know why
authors always write water plays for
winter disputes the theory that the
ocean Is warm all the year round.
The first 1918 picture by Selig will
be "I3rown of Harvard" featuring Hazel
Honey DAILY and Tom Moore.
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Some beautiful light effects. which
Thomas H Ince believes can be obtain
ed only after dark. are to be introduced
in Dorothy Dalton's new picture,
"F,Iare-Up sal" In consequence the
star reports at pm. and quits at 3
am, with her company.
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",
'"rhe Country Cousin" has been en-
gagged for role in THE -Four Queens
when it goes into New York the 18th OF
this month for a run.
Maurice Greet has the honor of being
the first manager appointed by the gov
eminent to run a cantonment theater. He
will have charge of the Liberty Theater at
Camp Sherman. Ohio.
George Castle. pioneer vaudeville
manager in Chicago. died last Sunday
night at his winter home in Florida He
was associated with Mr.. Kohl for many
years in running western theaters.
Beitina Bowman has succeeded Jennie
Fuld as Nine Castel-Tropeau, with Leo
DitNchsten, in The King" now playing
in New York Miss Fuld has been trans
ferred to the "Cohan Revue, 1918"
Happiness" by J. Hartley Manners.
had it's premiere performance last Monday
night at the Criterion Tneater, New York.
with I4aurette Taylor starring in the piece
ten for Miss Taylor by Mr.. Manners since
the beginning Of last season
Richard BUTLER. well rentmbered in this
city on account of his connection with
Polls stock company several years back,
is at present leading the stock company
at Paterson n. ]. Airline Hackett is the
leading lady.
The aggregate attendance at New York
theaters during the closing week of 1917
is estimated to have surpassed that of the
period in any '1f the three preceding years.
and managers generally look upon the in
creased patronage as n good sign for the
remainder of this season.
Hartford was treated to sure enough
premiere last Monday night, when H. II.
Frazees production of THE Four
Queens" a farce by Emil Nyitray, was
I "A Do T-l,D
Sidney has the leading comedy role.
"Follow the Girl" the new musical
comedy by Henry Blossom and Zoel
Parenteau. was seen for the first time at
the Adelphi Theater, Philadelphia, last
Monday night 1t is under the direction
of Hitchcock and Goetz. EickeI and
Watson are the fun-makers of the
show.
Sarah Berhhardt's proposed South
American trip has been postponed on
account of the unsettled conditions, and
she will continue to act in vaudeville
around New York for some time to
come.
Miss 1917 at the Century Theater.
New York. which was expected to I'm
| ish out the season at that house. closed
down last night and will probably NOT
| be shown on the road on account Of it's
expensive cast and wealth of scenery.
| Vivienne Segai. the dainty prima DON
ma who has scored an Individual tri-
umph in Miss 1917" Is to be featured
| in Honor Bright" new musical COM
edy which will dedicate the new Van
derbilt Theater. in New York.
ter. is reported big hit and will prob
| ably last out the season.
Fred Irwin. who comes to the Gayety
Theater this week with his own show
boasts OF having been in busiesaue
longer than any one else on the Co
ilumbia circuit. his first performance
dating back to 1874. Sam Baehern, an
asro1at u the show. was the arst
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Jackie Saunders has asked permission
to appear personally at theaters wnere
her pictures are shown and to have a
portion of the proceeds given to coal
fund for the poor.
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Juapita Hansen of the Bluebird Fea-
ture Company, who wants to know why
authors always write water plays for
winter. disputes the theory that the
ocean Is warm all the year round.
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brownies" was the original Mr.. New
1ywed," and has also appeared in Bus-
ter Brown" Wonderland" and The
Girl at the Helm
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Fred Irwin, who comes to the Gayety
Theater this week with his own show,
boasts OF having been in burIesaue
longer than any one else on the Co
dating back to 1874. Sam Bachern. an
acrobat In the show. was the arst
yellow KID Of famous Hagan's alley.
Leo Hayes, who played Ia the famous
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A former Centralite, Mfr. Mar, will
>address members of the civic ant busi-
ness classes at Central High School to-
morrow morning.
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Goldwyn releases scheduled include
Madge kennedy, in ooh, Mary, Be Carr
full" January Ia; Mabel NormanG. in
"oodging Million" January IS, and
Mae Marsh. in Fields of Honor" by
Irving s. Cobb and Edgar Selwyn, Feb
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ADJUSTMENTS

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Eleven additional pupils registered at
&c, trail last Wednesday.