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Evening star., 1918-03-31
B. F. KEITH'S

Two stellar features will inaugurate the
Easter week bill at B. F. Keith's The
ater this week.
After two years absence, Lillian Shaw,
the vocal dialect star returns to vaude-
vile. Her repertoire includes a blend
of song and by-play. Rita Mario and
her orchestra IS another recent Broadway
hit. largely owing to it's novelty and the
ten girls, under the direction of the
petite Mario. Their repertoire numbers
eight selections, excerpts from grand
opera. topped of with dances, ragtime,
Sousa. and a stirring ensemble Alice
Els, with Joseph Wilmot assisting, has a
number including new songs and dances,
with the dance spectacle, THE Shadow Of
Pajay." Edward Renton viii offer ..The
Weaker One" a tribute to the COURAGEOUS
spirit OF the French. by Ethellyn Brewer
de Foe This is the sketch given under
the personal stage direction Of David
Belasco. for the benefit of the Militia Of
Mercy. in New York, war aid organiza- :
ton. Buster" Santos and Jacque HAYS.
girls with the funny figures" have a
burlesque called THE Health Hunters !"
Others will be Moran and Mack. .'The
Two Black Crows: Dolores Valecita and
her group Of performing leopards; Tsen
Nal. ''The Chinese Nightingale; the pipe
organ recitalS and the Hsarst-Pathe News
pictorial and real war films
At and Bis pm. today the bill will
present Derwent Hall Game, A. E. An
son and company, in Hall Gaines seThe
Iron Hand; Marie Nordstrom and the
other acts Of last week.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Coming Attractions
Glove O'Mike,"

Love OMike," the musical comedy
for which engagements in Washington
on two occasions in the last six months
have been cancelled. is positively an
nounced for the Belasco Theater next
week.
The music is by Jerome D. Kern, who
wrote Very Good Eddie" Nobody
Home" "Oh Boy etc. In Love
o'Mike' he has contributed some fifteen
tunes that have long since become pop
uiar. Thomas Sydney is the author of
the book and Harry B. Smith author Of
the lyrics. The play Is mostly about
love making, but it is described as
funny without being extensively so. a
shining example Of good Judgment ap-
piled to the selection of a proper cast
and proper staging.
The story, told in a prologue and two
acts, involves the guests Of Mrs. Mar
Evening star., 1918-03-31
GAYETY.

"Old General Laughter is to draft au-
diences into service this week at the Gay
ETY. Theater. it is announced, with the
"3ostonian Burlesquers." in Lii Ole New
York." with Frank Finney as a staid old
college professor, lifelong advocate of
prohibition. who is left a fortune pro-
vided he agrees to continue six months in
a condition described as helpless ine-
brity." The complications ensue when the
professor endeavors to fulfill the conditions
amid hearty laughter. Finney is assisted
in his comedy-malSing by Phil OFT. Others
are George Mack, Bobby Van Horn, Jimmy
Hunter. Nettie Nelson, Kathryn Dickay
and Rose Barnard A dramatic sketch en-
titled ''Old Judge Nolan" with Finney in
the character of a country justice, called
upon to decide q modern Enoch Arden
case. and classic dancing by Caprice.
will be olio features. Al attractive and
we'll costumer chorus will be much in
evidence.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Knickerhocker.

THE Shuttle" a screen version of
Francis Hodgson Burnett's story. is to
be shown at Crandalrs Knickerbocker
today and tomorrow for the first time
locally. 1t pictures Constance Talmadge
as Bettina Vanderpool. an American
girl. who visits her sister in Eng
land and finds her broken In health
as a result of the studied cruelty of her
nobleman husband. High spirited and
resourceful, she rehabilitates her sister.
refurnishes the neglected castle and it's
grounds and finds her own romance
with Lord Mount Dunstan, the head of
neighboring estate. Albert Roscoe,
formerly with the Poll Players, has the
role opposite Miss Talmadge. The
Claim" from Charles Kenyon's play,
will be shown Tuesday 1t features
Edith Story. THE Shell Game" will be
shown Wednesday and Thursday. and
Family Skeleton" featuring Charles
Ray.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Loew's Columbia.

Elsie Ferguson will be pictured at
Loews Columbia today and until Thurs
day in The Lie" a photoplay based
upon the famous play by Henry Arthur
Jones. The theme embodies a great
sacrifice made by one sister for another
to the end that family honor may not
suffer. The scenes are laid in an old
abbey in England and afford interesting
glimpses Of aristocratic country life
OF numerous thrilling dramatic Incl
dents, not the least absorbing Is the
scene in which the sacrificing sister re-
fuses to give up to its mother the child
Evening star., 1918-03-31
ASfnulg en- nemtng

to the intellect, not the
senses, this past twenty weeks. with
success far beyond expectations at the
commencement OF so radical depar-
ture from the management of the the
ater in America at present.
with the Soldiers i'm France.-Miss
Beryl Mercer was a member of the
company that Miss Lena Ashwen or
gani1ed in England early in the war to
entertain the English "Tommies" who
were fighting in France.
IT have never played to such audi
ences anywhere else says Miss Mercer.
IT never before knew there could be
such an intimate understanding and
sympathy between actor and audience"
The company played as many as four
teen performances in a day. Sometimes
they would be forced to give show"
not down in the schedule. A sentry
would stop them and tell them to take
certain turning to some remote little
shelter where the "Tommies" had
Evening star., 1918-03-31

heard of their proximity and wanted to
see them. Tagged. jaded and hungry.
the "troupers" would forget all their
own Inconvenience in the thrill ex-
perienced in giving what was for 50
many a last entertainment.
1T was the experience of a lifetime"
says Miss Mercer. but 1 wouldn't do it
again. 1t wasn't som much the physical
as the mental strain that told on me-
The hearty laughter of the dear fellows
gave one a peculiar chokiness. One
didn't know whether to laugh with
them or cry fc. them. Thank God, We
were able to send them about their ter
rible work with song and a good joke
on their lips"
Evening star., 1918-03-31

for the special benefit of the school chill
dren. 1.-THE Wizard Of Or" was Montgom-
cry and Stones most successful play. and
Director Roger Gray aims to make the
local revival In the nature of pro
duction." The original cast has been
drawn upon for individuals to play the
part Of the lion and the cow. and while
the funny situations. of course. will be
retained it has been arranged to have
Interpolation of many new musical
numbers. An elaborate scenic investi-
tu-e is promised. with numerous
changes of costumes for both the prin-
cipaiS and chorus.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
BELASCO

An event of the theatrical Season Of
special interest in this city will be
the appearance Of the all-star produc-
tfcn Of Richard C. Cartons comedy,
Lord and Lady Algy." with William
Favsrsham. Maxine Elliott Irene Fem
wick and Maclyn Arbuekle in the lead
ing roles. at the Belasco Theater this
week, with matinees Wednesday and
saturday. Supporting these stars - An
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Grand Opera Concert Tonight.

AS a fitting close to a successful week.
Impresario Fortune Gallo Of the San
Carlo Grand Opera Company has ar
ranged for a grand operatic concert to
be given at the Belasco Theater this
evening. wherein principals of the
organization, complete orchestra and
chorus will participate.
Evening star., 1918-03-31

win. who is giving house party at her
country home. Jackson. her butler. Is
movie mad, and to give vent to his
mental itching for excitement he bur
glarizes the room Of the prettiest girls
In the hurry he leaves his cap behind.
and this. like a bad dream, follows him
to the end Also Of the house party is
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Lyceuna.

eat Monte Carlo" a two-act musical
comedy. In four scenes. IL the attrac-
tton at the Lyceum Theater for the
current week by Tho Coney Island
Girls" company. It sets forth the
Evening star., 1918-03-31


argument. The popular reper-
tory, that is to say the
repertory Of melodies that people like
to sing or hum to themselves incAudes
the standard works as well as the
rough and ready tunes of the passing
moments The tragedies immortaltzed
by the great composers still hold their
places in imagination and thought The
welcome to the singers at the Belasco
Theater last week was SO generous and
SO sincere that Washngton's right to
enjoy the best music that can be offer
ed can no longer be questioned even by
the most conservative impresario. The
engagement of the San Carlo Company
calls for an encore.
4 = 4
The genialities of farce, the sprightli-
ness of musical comedy and the vast
variety of pictures all found eager at
tention. One of the notable players was
young Hall Caine. son. at keiths,
whose success as an actor recalls the
visit of Hall Caine. father. when The
Christian" proved the sensation of the
day, at the National Theater. His play.
a work of dramatic force and dignity.
again brings vaudeville forward as a
medium for legitimate effects as well
as for diversion of the lighter nature.
sFaversham ProductiOns.-Fayers
has brought to the American theater a
noteworthy list of dramas, dramatists
and plays of singular Importance. He
has not hesitated to risk his own money
On ventures other producers would
Evening star., 1918-03-31
"The Laughter Of Fools"

It Is announced that David Belasco
will present "The Laughter Of Fools at
the National Theater next week, In asse-
citation with the Charles Frohman Com
pany.
H. r. Maitby got the title for his
comedy. The Laughter of Fools" from
the Bihle-to be exact from the sixth
verse of the seventh chapter OF Ec-
clesiastes, which reads-"For as the
cracking of thorns under a pot, 30 Is
the laughter OF the fool; this is also
vanity"
Evening star., 1918-03-31
every Good Eddie. !"

VERY Good Eddie" Comstock and
Gest's big Casino Theater success. will
be next weeks attraction offered by the
Poll Musical Comedy Players.
This notable revue had a run Of two
years in New York. an entire season ir
Chicago, six months in Boston, three
months in Philadelphia and played te
standing room only" at topnotch prices
in Washington. Mr.. Poll will offer thi:
notable production at popular prices.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Apollo.

Blue Blazes Rawden," featuring
William s. Hart. Will be shown at
Apollo today and tomorrow
1t is a story Of the Canadian woods. a
hardy lumberjack and a renegade Eng
lishman. THE Birth Of a Nation" will
be shown at the Apollo Tuesday and
Wednesday. Thursday Mae Marsh will
be shown in The Beloved Traitor
Friday. Emily Wehlen in The Shell
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Evening star., 1918-03-31

wants to be known ~ Q hero. Jackson
undertakes to make him famous and
arranges q rescue with the burned
clothes, mother and two children, etc.
There has actually been a flrs with a
similar Incident the night before, but
this does not deter Jackson. For SO
each he agrees to make every member
Of the party q hero and then he sells
the Information to the girls.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
POLI'S.

The Wizard of o." Is the Easter
week attraction at Polls Theater. be-
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Three.Star Bill.

Three stars will lead the bill at B.
F. Keith's Theater next week-Eliza-
beth Brice. Robert Edeson and COM
pany and Bessie Clayton and company
Others will be Jack Wilson and COM
pany. Moon and Morris. Crawford and
Broderick. Fox and Ward, the Four
Boises and the usual house attractions
Evening star., 1918-03-31
"A Night in the Trenches"

The Cosmos Theater next week will
vary the. character Of its headline at
traction by presenting a patriotic and
scenic offering called "A Night in the
lContinued on Sixth Paeel
Evening star., 1918-03-31
AAzEA DAMN
c AS mo

Iaughable adventures of one Col. Bing
(Ha-ry Levfne) in trying to gain the
affection of prima donna dorothy
Blodgett) at Coney Island. The set
tings range from scenes at Monte Carlo
to a cafe at Coney Island and a bath
ing beach.
The supporting cast includes Lottie
Gibson, Loretta Gail. Gus Mortimer,
Clare Watson, Richard Hagan, Jane
Thompson and Harry Young. with a
chorus of twenty girls. Several spe-
cialties will be introduced.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Howard.

At the Howard Theater this week
''One Day." a sequel to Three Weeks"
will be presented by the Quality
Amusement Company, with Cleo Dss-
mond, Charlotte Freeman. Andrew
Bishop and other colored players in the
leading roles. There will be matinees
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Crandall's.

Douglas Fairbanks latest picture.
'Headin South" in which the action
ranges from the woods of Canada to
the deserts Of Mexico, is to be shown
at Crandalfs today and tomorrow.
"Headin' South is a mysterious indi-
vidual. who at the end Of the story
proves to be a secret service operative.
His object is the capture Of band Of
clever marauders. Frank Campeau
and Catherine Macdonald also are pic
tured in it The Keys of the Right
eous" featuring Enid Bennett, will be
shown Tuesday. Wednesday and the
remainder of the week by Right of
Purchase" featuring Norma Talmadge.
will be shown. 1t concerns a girl who.
urged by her mother to marry a
wealthy young member Of the smart
set, is to be wife in name only II
after three years he has not won her
love.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
Photoplay Features

she has learned to love as her own and
for whose sake she has suffered scandal
and reproach. THE Lie" in point OF
human interest and distinct heart ap-
peal is one of the most powerful pic
lures in which Miss Ferguson has ap-
peared. The usual scenic and comedy
pictures will be shown in addition.
Thursday and the last half of the week
Sessue Hayakawa will be seen In his
latest photoplay. The Honor of His
House" The story illustrates the grad
ual development of a daring outcast
who is reformed through self-sacrifice.
Evening star., 1918-03-31
DANCING.

MILLER'S
Liberty loan. fox trot and jazz taught.
Wed. evening, $3.50 to 1890, class instruction.
Belasco Theater Building, .@SSss @
Evening star., 1918-03-31

SEASON Of grand opere found
encouragement of tho sub
stantial kind that leaves no
argument. The popular reper-
Evening star., 1918-03-31

MISS CHAPPELEAR.
Private Lessons BY Appotntment
G1aa. Tues. sv'g. 1a12 Q NV. Ph. TrSnflir lasn
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
NGHURCHB BUILT
FOR MEADE MEN
AT ODENTON, ND.

CAMP MEADE, Nd, June A.
Through the generosity OF Mrs. Mary
Buckingham and her sister, Miss
Freeman, OF washington, beautiful
Protestant Episcopal chapel and mis-
sion house has been erected at oden-
ton, on the edge Of the camp reser-
walton. This edlfice was dedicated
as the Epiphany chapel, at the sug-
gestion of the donors, who are mem
bers OF Epiphany Church, Washing
ton, Of which the Rev. DR.. Randolph
H McKim is rector.
Maryland and Pennsylvania do
ceses paid half for the site. Many
gifts were announced from individ-
uals. The building is more than a
church, including a large social hall,
dormitories and baths. and IS to be
run on q broad plan, one Of the first
additions 70 the staff being a Pres
byterian minister, the Rev. Samuel
Cullon-
The building was erected in exact
ly sixty days. All the timber and
materials were brought by motor
truck from Baltimore and more dis
tant points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
CONCRETE MOTOR
BOAT PLOWS RIVER
At SPEEDY CLIP

The stone age-in boats. at least
has returned to Washington.
Floating easily on the waters Of the
Potomac, there is today the first real
stone boat the Capital has ever seen.
It is the Concrete, a prototype, as its
name implies. OF the newest Of the
freight-carrying vessels built to de-
feat the U-boatA
This little motorboat, in its first
trials here yesterday. more than
proved the boasts Of its builders as TO
its seaworthiness. The hull is only
three-quaTters OF an inch thick. but,
driven by a 1O-horsepower engine. the
Concrete developed good speed in sew
eral trips yesterday, and drew favor
able comment from several officials
who rode in II. One OF the most in
terested was Commissioner Gardiner.
Among others who made trips were
President A Leftwich Sinclair, Of the
Chamber OF Commerce: President
william T. Galliher. OF the Board Of
Trade; Secretary Tom Grant, OF the
Chamber Of Commerce; Secretary
Charles J. Columbus, OF the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association; Cliff
ford Lanham, William H. Wahly. John
Early, Harry F. Lowenstein, and Fred
erick NJ Langley.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
WASHINGTON BOYS
WIN SCHOOL HONORS

Washington boys have carried off
the lions share OF scholastic honors
in the Georgetown University Prep
aratory School. Today Edgar Russell
Kelly, Of the District. has three hon
ors to his credit for superior work
in class standing, English compost
ton and geometry. John Francis
Donohue, also of Washington, has
two honors to his credit
These facts were announced yes
terday at the commencement exer-
cises held at the university. The ad-
dress to the graduates was delivered
by the Rev. John B. Creedon, S. ].
president OF the university. DipIo-
mas were awarded to John Francis
Donohue, Of the District; John Cox
Farrell, New York; John Joseph
Fleming, jr.. Iowa; Edgar Russell
Kelly, District, and John Francis Lit
tie, Pennsylvania.
The gold medal for excellence in
elocutiOn was presented TO Charles J.
O'Byrne, OF Georgia, Oscar Joseph
Mink, OF the District, won second
prize for work in geometry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
U.S. WHEAT CROP
TOSMASH 10 YEAR
RECORD, FORECAST

A bumper wheat crop. big enough
20 smash the ten-year record, was
predicted today by food admins
tration officials on receipt Of favor
able reports from all parts OF the
Omitted States
Actual yields Of both winter and
sErinE wheat will exceed the De-
pertinent OF Agriculture's estimates.
officials declared.
Harvesting has begun in California,
Texas, Kansas, and southern Nebras-
ka, and will rapidly extend north
ward through the wheat belt. Win
ter wheat will yield close to COO, OOc :
900 bushels II bad weather does not
NIP the crop just Is harvest is setting
Ia, Il is believed.
Spring wheat, totalling 232, 75S.o0O
bushinels in 1917, will leap up possibly
- per cent Reports OF favorable
weather from the spring wheat belt
in the Northwest encouraged food
administration officials today.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
FIRST WOODEN SHIP BUILT.

Americas first wooden ship has
been completed and accepted After
satisfactory trial trip. the North
Bend, Of $500 tons, built at North
Bend, Greg, has been placed in COM
mission. The delivery OF other wood
en- craft for the wooden fleet will be
slightly delayed due to lack OF boilers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
RESCUE SHIPS READY :,
TO AID U-BOAT VICTIMS

NEW YORK, June A hospital
snip was anchored Of Quarantine to-
day with a feet of smaller craft
nearby. ready to dash out II patrol
eng Rirulanes report drifting life
boats. The United States Coast Guard
kept IN constant communication with
the patrol hotilla-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
ALLIED FORCES WIPE OUT
BULGARIAN REGIMENTS

ATHENS. June t-Durins ths ~
cent assault On skradisEusu. ths Bui
garians we're thrown into q panis "a
at least tive Fsgimsnts we're analhi-
lated, u was ofneially announcsa -
day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
Only one Plan.

The Capitalization plan is only one
Of several policies already determined
on by the board to reduce the nations
tremendous labor turnover which Is
hampering war production and upset
ting economic conditions
The board also is studying how TO
standardiZe wages. equal pay for the
same work in all plants. The board
has power to regulate wages even in
private plants through special clauses
in contracts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-04
NEW LABOR PLAN
TODRAW MEN FROM
NON-WAR PLANTS

Non-essential industries must sacri-
ice millions Of workers under a labor
recruiting plan being worked out by
the labor policies board, to speed war
production.
War industries, including agricul-
ture, will need approximately 1900
900 workers in the next six or eight
months, tentative figures show. No
labor, skilled or unskilled, is to be
had in the open market
Means Of Withdrawing these work
ers from non-essential industries
with as little disturbance as possible
to the country's economic life has
been put up to committee which
win report to the board Friday.
Committee To Meet.
A subcommittee is to meet Thurs
day to consider a zone plan by which
labor quotas would be epportioned
among the non-essential industries Of
all States.
Under the plan outlined so far by
the policies board, the Government
will establish a corner on the coun-
try's labor market through q cen
tralized recruiting and distributing
agency. Private and public employ
ers engaged on war production will
apply to this agency whenever men
are needed. A priority committee OF
the board may be created to pass on
such demands and decide which shall
be supplied first
The board has power to whip into
line any industry which may not
recognize the necessity of saerihee
and cooperation and which may at
tempt to go into the open market and
bid for labor against the Government.
To prevent this the board would shut
Of the supply Of raw materials and
coal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-14
4 Literary Gen,

If any one Is looking for book for a
Christmas present for a literary minded
woman he cannot do better than buy
for her Adventures in Indulgence and
Other Essays" BY Laura Spencer Por-
ter. In the first place, the book has a
Chrlstmasy look. 1t is small volume
bound in white vellum paper with the
covers and back stamped in conven-
tonal design in blue and red and yellow
in the style Of gift books of the forties
of the last century. In the second place
the contents are delightful. The author
has produced essays that are pure
literature. 1t is a delight to read the
limpid. graceful sentences and 1t warns
the heart to find essays that are kindly
and human, filed with a great tender
ness for all created things. Many a pur-
chaser of the volume will turn first after
looking over the table of contents, to
the essay on 1.-The Disappointments and
Vicissitudes of Mice" than which moth
ing more charming has been written
since Charles Lambs ''Dissertation on
Roast Pig"
Whatever man buys the book as n
gift for a woman should make his pur-
chase long enough before Christmas for
him to read 1t himself before passing 1t
on to the one whose joy he is con-
siderng. Then he may conclude to buy
another copy for himself.
ADVENTURES IN INDIGENCE AND
So.