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Evening star., 1918-02-26
EASTERN AND CENTRAL. PLAY
FINAL. HIGH SCHOOL CONTEST
Game This Afternoon Closes Schedule in
Basket Ball Series and Harvard
to Row Over a Two-Mile Course.

I fly with an American or French uniform
don't care very much at the present
moment. l had rather get boche than
any commission in the Army, but one
perhaps after a few good scares I'll be
| ready to jump at monitors job"
Have had few patrols since last
wrote. One at height 4.00o-4,50o me
which almost shut out the ground be-
low, wonderfully beautiful sight. but
beastly cold. and couple when the
clouds were low and solid. The patrol
hiding in them and slipping out again
| to look around. If it stayed below the
enemy anu-aircraft guns pepper 1t
whenever In near the lines and nd. at low
the patrol shows itself as. little as pos
sible
Its lots OF sport to try to keep with
the patrol: be behind the chief OF pa
troll, see him disappear and then bump
into fog bank, low-hanging cloud
and not see darn thing. Then dive
down out of the cloud wondering
whether the other guy is right under
meath or not; shoot out Of the cloud
and see him may be 500 yards away
going at right angles. Then bank up
and turn around fast and give her the
gear-full speed to catch up. and so on.
See a boche regulating artillery IRE.
start to maneuyer into range, and zip.
he's out of sight in the clouds and the
next you see he is beating it far back
of his lines. Not very dangerous this
w weathcr, but lots of fun
Yesterday we were awakened at 8
and told that we were going to move
out. bag and baggage, at 2. so as new
barrack were not ready we came down
here last night and have been seeing
the sights of the town since. 1t is full
of Americans, ambulances, doctores, Y.
NJ c. A workers, everything but fight
ing men. which. / trust, Wen see be-
fore long"
Hope was expressed in several COM
munications from France that Walcott
was alive and prisoner in Germany,
but a cable from the International Red
Cross in January stated that a report
from Germany was to the effect that
Walcott was shot down near Saint Sou
plet and killed by the fall.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Leader.

Tom Mix in 'tSix-Shooter Andy is the
feature photoplay at the Leader all this
week. It is a fresh excursion into the
realm Of the two-gun man. resulting in
much heart value and excitement. Tom
Mix makes the hero admirable and ap-
pealing. and he is seconded by an ex-
cellent cast. "Six- Shooter Andy Is a
notable and original photoplay. Mix has
the role Of Andy Crawford. who. on his
way to a desperate frontier town, meets
Susan AHenby, a young woman, and her
eight little brothers and sisters. The ia
ther has been killed and Andy Crawford
and his father play the Good Samaritan
to the destitute family in the mining
town, where the girl opens an eating
house. Andy's father is killed, and it
does not take long for Andy to learn
that the sheriff Of the place Is at the bot
tom Of all the lawlessness in the town, so
he starts to clean UP in a breezy and
daring way. He forms a vi8ilante COM
mittee, nlarries the girl, regenerates the
town and is elected sheriff himself. A
Fox Sunshine Comedy il also shown.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Cosmos,

A novelty Of merit and the FIRST show
ing of, William Farnum in his latest
Fox photoplay. when a Man Sees Rad >.
were leading attractions at the Cosmos
Theater yesterday and last night thar
won unusual recognition. The novelty
is called Tho World Of HARMONY" It
presents as representatives Of the
brown. black. white. red and yellow
races . native Hawaiian, q negro an
American white man, q genuine Amer
lean Indian. in full costume. and a
Chinaman. each in q monoloRue settin o
forth the aspirations and achievements
Of his race. with accompanying songs.
the whole concluding with the sineinr
by the quintet Of 'The Holy City" and
Tosti's Goodbye to Summer" II ia
well staged and the singing Is yery
good. when . Man Sees Red'' n q
picture of thrilling romance and ad-
venture and gives Mr.. Farnum oppor-
tunity for some Of his best motion pio-
,
Evening star., 1918-02-26

Shermans last night continued their win.
ming streak in the District Duckpin
League, taking the measure OF the Royals
in the two games out three. The victors
got the first and second contests. rolling
winning scores of $50 and 54s. The Roy
ais took the third, with 497 against 4S3.
Allen led the Sherman quint with 1876
12s and 90. Harry Krauss was the best
and most consistent player in the Royal
lineup.
Scores:
Evening star., 1918-02-26
BY n. c. BYRD.

Eastern and Central High today END
the schedule in the high school basket
ball series with a game at the Y. M.
c. A. at $3.50 o'clock. The contest Is
one postponed early in the year. when
Central asked to have called OF Its
regular meeting with the Capitol Hill
five in order to go to Staunton. Va, to
meet Staunton Military Academy.
Today's contest has no effect on the
championship. 1t may determine the
holder of second place in the. standing
Of the teams. but Central has the title
won. Eastern would like to finish its
season with a victory over the Blue
and White, but if the latter exerts its
whole effort to finish in front 1T prob
ably will do SO.
Scholastic basket ball has been sue
cessful this season because OF ITS Or
ganization. When the teams were
playing Independently few, persons at
tended the contests, but under cond1-
tions where something tangible is at
stake in each game great interest mas
been shown. Local colleges began to
recognize that situation last spring.
and they also have had more success
this year than usual, because or the
organization effected early in the fall.
Yale and Harvard this spring will
row their annual race over a two-mile
course instead of the usual four miles.
A year ago the Poughkeepsie course
was cut from four to three miles. All
of which means that those directing
rowing are coming to realize that four
mile races are fine mediums for COM
mltting suicide.
Here are excerpts from the last two
letters written by Stuart Walcott, Wash
ington boy who graduated from Prince
ton last spring and Immediately Joined
the LAFAYETTE Escadrille of the aviation
section of the French army. before he was
shot down December IL behind the Ger
man lines:
"Of all people 1 can think of ! have the
smallest right to an ambusse job at pres
ent-so here l hope to stay. Whether l
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Moore's Plaza.

Theda Bara is pictured in ''The Rose
of Blood" at Moore's Plaza Theater
through Tuesday of this week. It Is
the story OF governess in the home
Of a high Russian government official.
wao becomes an active worker In
band Of anarchists. whose symbol Is a
red rose. In time she becomes the
wife Of the man in whose home she
serves. The crux of the plot Is reached
when as a member of the secret band 1t
falls to her lot to choose between her
love for her husband and her alleged
duty to her country. The climax Is one
NJ mower. Dramatic intensity and
WigoIous action characterize the imper-
sonation Of Miss Bara. Short-reei fea-
lures complete the program
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Meets Former Chairmen.

NEW YORK, February 26--Will H.
Hays. the new chairman of the republican
national committee, dined informally here
last night with six of his predecessors in
that Office He told them he wanted the
benefit of their experience. so he could
profit from the methods which were sue
ceSful in winning votes and avoid the
pitfalls which had beset their political
paths
The former national chairmen present
n. the dinner were: William r Wilcox,
Charles D. Hilles. Frank H Hitchcock.
George B. Cortelyou. Harry s. New and
Victor Rosewater. They were the guests
Of J. b Reynolds at the Union League
Club.
Chairman Hays declined to discuss poll
dtics for publication He said he came
here solely to meet his predecessors and
learn from their views on the present sit
uation- He will go to Washington today
but expects to return to this city Thurs
day for conferences with republican lead
erS in the state and city
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Gayety.

Barney Gerard's company. under the
title of Some Show featuring Ed
mond Hayes, otherwise known as the
wise guy" played before a large audi
ence at the Gayety last night. The
show has plenty of good comedy and
music and. though lacking a good solo
ist, the company puts the songs across
in a manner that plCases.
Edmond Hayes. with the assistance
of Thomas Snyder. introduces a sketch
entitled The Piano Movers" which
they used successfully on the vaude
Vile circuit a couple of years ago
The conical situations caused by the
attempt to move a piano down eight
floors by a force consisting of a fore
man and a gang of "one" kept the
audience in almost continual laughter
Hayes. as the foreman. has as his foil
a clever comedian in Snyder. who is
the personification of the, old proverb
that factions speak louder than
words" for he goes through the whole
evenings performance without utter
ing q sound to the accompaniment of
continual laughter. He ranks with Bert
Me1rose and Joe Jackson in the art
of pantomime.
In the feminine part of the cast
JuanIta Sawns singing and dancing
make a hit, especially in a blues" song
Hilda Leroy. as a daughter of wealth,
wears q number of pretty gowns and
sings in pleasing manner.
The chorus is large and well cos
TUNED.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
New York Symphony Orchestra.

Dramatic elocution as part of the pro-
gram Of a symphony orchestra was the
innovation introduced by Walter
Damrosch at the third concert OF
the New York Symphony Orchestra
at the Belasco Theater yesterday after
noon. when the wonderfully thrilling
yet pathetic poem. Carlton" by the
Belgian poet, Emile Cammaerts, was
beautifully and impressively recited by
Miss Frances Starr as the orchestra
played a musical setting by Sir Edward
Elgar The effect was intense, touch
ing the hearts of ALL as the brave Bel
are consigned to the cradle of Mother
Earth and the thirst for retribution
is irresistible at the thought of driving
the invaders back to Berlin.
The ''Symph my in + Minor." by Ra-
baud. while extremely classical. never
theiess abounds in beautiful melody
and harmony which never fails in it's
appeal to the average listener. The
andante movement opened with
chorale for the wind instruments. In
effect, this was like the tone of a huge
pipe organ playing a prelude and
afterward an accompaniment for the
solos of the string instruments. A
beautiful, simple melody runs through
this entire movement, which is shared
mostly by the violin and cello. The
'Adagio for Strings" by Lekeu, was
played with great beauty of tone and
splendid blending of the instruments.
In closing, the orchestra played
two characteristic Debussy numbers.
'L'apres midi dun Faune" and "Fetes."
Evening star., 1918-02-26

girls In pleasing character songs; Espe
and Dutton. in . fine combination act,
including acrobatic dancing. amusing
songs, comedy and daring jugglery:
George Randall and company. in new
and funny playlet called 'Mush." and
William Cahill. in monologue and
songs.
"The Art Studio" which was to have
been one Of this weeks headliners. has
been replaced by Rashkins Russian
Balalakai Orchestra, with it's two Rus
sian star dancers. M. Mydenkof and
Mile. Vanite. a big time Offering. be-
cause of the serious illness of Eva La
Rue, star of '"The Art Studio" COM
pany.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Crandall's Savoy.

"Ghosts Of Yesterday" yesterdays pho
toplay attraction at Crandalrs Savoy. is
based on Rupert Hughes play, Two
Women" and pictures Norma Talmadge
in dual role. 1t is the story OF q tlreo
little seamstress, who reforms a waster
and becomes his happy bride for few
short months and then dies. and OF
Partisan cabaret singer who bears a
strong resemblance to the dead seam
the death of his wife. to pursue his career
as a painter, and meets the cabaret girl
Today's attraction is THE World For
Sale
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Lyceum.

A SUCCESSION of Ia ughable situations and
"a tuneful score describes His Wedding
Might which is. presented this week at
the Lyceum by large company
The comedy work falls to Harry
Stratton and Harry Levine. while
the prima donna role is in:rusted to Miss
Clayton. who appears to- advantage in a
number OF songs notably THE Liberty
Bell Song" in which she is assisted by an
active chorus. Queenie Powers is the
soubrette. and her song and dance num-
bers are feature.
The company includes also Alice Hughes.
Lottie Gibson, Billy Benton and Gus Nor
timer. A number of spec'altics are in
troduced. the STORY Book Bail" as in
terpreted by Miss Alice Hughes, winning
much applause. Living models also oc-
cupy prominent place on the program
Handsome costumes and novel scenic ef-
fects add to the attractiyeness of the show
Evening star., 1918-02-26

the Bandit love- the same girl-and
both the girl and the bandit are re-
claimed from life that found its high
est expression in the dancehall, by the
preacher who also proves that ne can
country of the far west and fight scene
of hair-rising quality are features;
Rhea Mitchell is pictured in the role OF
the girl who becomes the preachers
wife. and Herschell Mayal aanosoile
Jack" Malone.
The news pictorial and a rough-and,
tumble comedy. Rooms and Rumors'
complefe q the hill
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Lewis and Bartfeld Fight Draw.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. February 26-
Opinion was divided as to who had the
better of the six-round, no-decision
bout here last night between Ted
Lewis. the welterweight champion, and
Soldier Bartfield. Many thought that
Bartf1eld had the advantage because of
his aggressiveness, while others con-
sidered the bout a good draw
Evening star., 1918-02-26
B. F. Keith's.

Washington patrons of vaudeville had
their first glimpse of Annette Keller
mann as a producer last night at B. F.
Keith's. The perfect woman" is en-
titled to congratulations. Miss Keller
mann danced well. executed feats on
the tight wire and even sang a song
with the background of a good-looking
chorus and principals who were first
class. Edmund Makalif needs no intro
duction as a finished dancer. Oliver
Reese was the leading soloist. and Es-
telle House. who is pretty and sang
well. was the leading soprano. For the
windup. of course, Miss KellernnAnn in
troduced her wonderful diving and
swimming act. The scenery was ample.
in good taste, and the act as q whole
is a winner.
Another wonderful performer is on
the program, although in an entirely
different line. in Lew Dockstader. who
years younger and with a freshness of
material that carried the house by
storm Mr.. Dockstader never hesitated
for a subject. and in dealing with cur
rent topics quickly demonstrated that
there is real comedy to be CLEANED
from them. When the clever monol-
ogist did not have the audience cheer
ing it was laughing. OF course the fun
was uppermost Local issues, as usual.
were discussed. and it is needless to
with the glad hand at every dig at the
street car lines.
Thomas F. Swift and Mary H. Kelley
are fortunate in their effort to put over
something new in the way of a short
sketch, fringed with songs and dances
They were heartily applauded Dorothy
Toye, the girl with two wonderful
voices. has been heard before She
gained many new friends last night. as
she was in exceptionally fine spirits
and sang with corresponding enthu-
siasm. Joyce. West and Moran danced
cleverly and were well received The
NORM Sisters presented a variety of
dances that pleased. while the athletic
turn of Prosper and Maret bordered on
the marvellous. Rocking the Boat" a
farce by Eva Taylor and Lawrence
Grattan. was funny and well received
The Hearst-Pathe news pictorial closed
the show. as usual. with local and
foreign views.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Moore's Garden.

William Russell is pictured as an
amateur detective, who unravels baf-
fling mystery when the real sleuth in
The Midnight Trail" the photoplay
attraction at Moore's Garden Theater
tho first three days of the current
week. succeeds only in casting susplc.on pncon
millionaire who falls in love with a
rector's daughter and poses as a de-
tective in order to be near her proves
also that he is real comedian as weA
as an athlete.
Shorter picture subjects Of interest
also are shown, among them H1is MINI
HE Twist" which is genuinely amusing.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Crandall's Apollo.

"A Modern Musketeer" was shown
yesterday at Crandalrs Apollo with
Douglas Fairbanks pictured as mod
ern dArtignan- and Marjorie Daw.
Tu1lv Marshall and Frank Campeau in
leading roles. Today's attraction is
Gates of Gladness." featuring Madge
Evans.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
TWO GAMES WON
BY SHERMAN FIVE
Royal BowIers GO Down Be-
fore Fast Travelling Dis
trict Leaguers.
BOWLING CoNUNDRUMs.

why fs it that Pop HALEY and
Bill Rider try to settle which fs
the better bowler by shooting
pocket bflliardsf
VIII George Wheatiey get 4
reputation as q bowler II Dick
Tip trims him I'm their cham
pionship pool matchf
Who knows what's got into the
ShermanRe
How did stRufeo Peafson'a 1aDe
get in the bowling scores ~ Mr..
Pears0ns
II that happens again will
harmony continue in the Har-
mony teanf
when was the last time Georxe
IsenAnn rolled 1O0s
How many aIfbfs can the aver-
age bowler give i'm the course Of
three-Eame match.
Denman Thompson. after roll
ing a special match with two
other sport writer's. asks why the
alleys are mot made wider.
What does Roy Whitford actu.
ally think OF Curtis Lamsonf
Evening star., 1918-02-26
George Wheatley Plays Tip
for Pocket Billiard Title

Tonight at the Grand Central
the second challenge match for
the District pocket billiard cham
pfonship will be played. Dick TflD
having accepted George Wheat
leyss den to meet for the title.
Tip won the honor in elimina-
tion play and successfully defend
ed 1t last week by trimming Wal
lace. II Tip wins from Wheatley
In all probability the trophy. em-
blematic of the championship,
win remain In his possession. be-
cause there fs no other player in
the District strong enough to de-
feat him, with the exception OF
Frank sherman. The match will
be for 375 balls, Is to be counted
tonight and the same number to-
morrow and Thursday nights.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Moore's Strand.

The play Of the primitive emotions In
a primitive country peopled by men and
women whose daily routinee are de-
void Of the finer things OF life is vivid
ly pictured In Tho Banda and the
Preacher." q Thomas n. Ince production
in which william 8. Hart is shown the
first four days Of this week at Moore's
Strand Theater.
Tho story is one Of conflict between
good and evil with the former persona
ned by Robert Edeson as q Sky pilot
who takes up his work In . community
AEf6e s4o6maQfs
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Crandall's.

''The World For Sale.' picturization
of Sir Gilbert Parker's novel. was shown
at Crandalls yesterday and pleased ca
pacity audiences. 1t remains today. Con-
way Tearle. recently seen here as leading
man for Ethel Barrymore. is the picture
star, while Ann Little, w. w. Bittner
and Norbert Wicli are prominent IN the
supporting cast.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Crandall's American.

when Men Are Tempted" yesterdays
f1rn attraction at Crandalrs American.
owes its plot to Frederick Upham AdamS
story. "John Burt" It deals with the
rivalry Of John Burt and Arthur Norris
for the hand Of Jessie Carbon. Mary An
derson and Alfred Whitman are pictured
in the principal roles
"The Fair Barbarian" featuring Vivian
Martin, is todays attraction.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
'Poli's.

Maude Gray. the now leading woman
OF the Poll Musical Comedy Players,
seems destined to become . popular
figure among the members Of the COM
pany. Judged by the enthusiastic re-
ception given her last night. The
Only Girl" this weeks Offering at
Polls. furnishes a splendid vehicle for
Miss Gray's special talents.
Henry Coote. the new leading man,
who was introduced in last weeks pro-
duction, makes q more favorable inn
preston in this weeks performance
He seems better adapted to the role
to which he is assigned and with Miss
Gray won distinct favor with the last
nights large and appreciative audi
ence.
The play concerns Alan Kimbroush.
q librettist. somewhat cynical, who re-
ceives the surprise Of hts life whom his
three chums. who he thought like
himself, were immune from woman.s
charm. get married.
Seeking composer for an omar.
libretto he has written, he finds one
in o young woman who lives IN the
apartment house where he lives. They
meet and agree as to their work and
then he falls In love with her.
Miss Gray, who has the role Of tb.
composer. has good looks and a nlease
ing voice. Mr.. Coote is the librettist.
He also has q good voice. Other mem.
bers Of the cast perform well.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
O,Dowd Gets Shade Over Greb.

ST. PAUL. February 26-Newspaper
critics gave Mike o'Dowd of ST. Paul.
claimant Of the middleweight cham
pionship. a shade over Harry Greb of
Pittsburgh at the end of ten-round
bout here last night. Greb did most OF
the leading. but could not get inside of
O'Dowd's left hands
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Crandall's Avenue Grand.

Today" q photoplay Of George Broad
hurst's drama, which scored success on the
stage several seasons ago. was shown at
Crandalrs Avenue Grand last night. Flor
ence Reed is pictured in the role Of Lily
Morton, . wife, whose love Of hnery in
wolves her in situations that prove ex-
tremely dramatic
'sRinarock Jopea" with wallace Reid
featured - bafne AhoW0 tedaR
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Infielder Smith Goes to Brave.

NEW YORK, February 26.-James
Smith, substitute inf1elder ofethe New
York Nationals. has been released to
the Boston Nationals. Smith was sent
to Boston to complete the recent three
cornered deal of the New York, Boston
and Chicago National League clubs
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Howard.

At the Howard last night a bill of
vaudeville and thrilling film play,
The Bargain" picturing William s.
Hart. were the entertainment features.
Five acts of vaudeville, embracing
clever dancing and sketches as well as
song numbers.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Nav Call OF Futurity Race.

Because so many home-loving farm
ers' boys of the Genessee valley. in west
ern New York. have gone to war the
Jockey club has been compelled to ask the
New York STATE fair commission to post
pono all further competitions for the fu-1
Wt0 Rgtso until Aftse fhe TaQ
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Decision for "Kidv Williams.

DENVER. Col. February 2s.-"Kid"
Williams Of Baltimore, former bantam
weight champion, was awarded a deci-
sion over Joe king" Leopold at the
end of a ten-round bout here last
night.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
For Political Assimilation.

I'VE dor't know what factions are" Mr.
Hays said, after the dinner. Il never
knew the meaning of the word. Ny method
is political assimilation. not elimination.
We are all going to be republicans Our
party troubles grew out Of the manage
ment I believe that the rights of indi-
viduals in the party should remain equally
sacred and sacredly equal Our troubles
are all over 1t makes no difference now
now man voted in 1912 or 1915. We have
got work to do for our party and for our
country now and we are all needed.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Downey Suspended in Wisconsin.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis. February 60
Brian Downey. Chicago middleweight,
has been suspended for sixty days by
the Wisconsin athletic commission on
q charge Of having violated the rules
Of the commission by wrestling and
warning Of the referee during his bout
with Joe Eagan Of Boston February Z.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Soldier Beaten to Death.

HOUSTON. Tex February 26.-Beaten
10 death, evidently for the purpose OF
robbery. the body Of Clyde E Scott of
Battery c. 123d Field Artillery. was found
this morning in the railroad district of
the city. Scott enlisted at Farmount,
ind.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
umpire Finueran Goes to A. A.

CHICAGO, February 2e.-W. F. Fin
neran of Erie. Pa, who umpired in the
International League last season, has
been signed by President Hickey Of the
American Association for the 1913
season.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

An army 81 1000 girls IL being mobil-
Vxed In tbs Pittsburgh district to make
eeroplaneg for the United Statea .0oy.
AEnWAnx nx4neNAae&1K K1AncA.