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The Washington times., 1920-05-18
B. F. KEITH'S.
Kitty Gordon Scores
100 Per Cent Triumph.

Kitty SOrOOn and her mill lion-dol- =
lar back. aided and abetted by a
flock of intriging costumes, shone
upon the audience at Keith's last
night and registered 100 per cent
triumph.
Aside from her million-dollar back
the Miss Gordon OF vaudeville is not
quite the Miss Gordon of the silver
sheet She's much more so. In the
first place. Miss Gordon's two most
alluring qualitiNs-except always, Of
course, the million-dollar back-can't
be registered on the screen. They
are her voice and a gorgeous mop Of
red hair. Miss Gordon's hair isn't
auburn. and 1t isn't titan. 1t isn't
anything but red. But it proved al
ways a most charming top-mast for
the gorgeousness in which Miss Cor
don saw tit to array herself. Also il
was terribly becoming to a couple Of
blue Paradise feathers that must have
been twin sisters to those on the
5000 hat which American milliners
presented Madame Deschanel. .
Kitty Gordon of vaudeville isn't
travelling on the reputation OF Kitty
Gordon Of the movies. II she is she
needn't be. And she needn't be travel
ing on the reputation of Kitty Gordon
"
got enough vaudeville tricks up her
sleeve-granted of course, that she
had a sleeve-to get across unknown
and unheralded.
Guy and, Pearl Magley All in while
Miss Gordon. IL OF stage with some
very entertaining dances, and Jules
de Vorxon and Frank Conway also do
their respective bits toward making
tho act a most worth-whils one,
Following hor own act, Miss Gordon
comes back to lend hand to her
daughter. Vera Dsresford, Jack WI.
son and frank Griffith In a roilick-
ing movie satire.
Julius Tannen affords a most en-.
joyabls ten or f1ftosn minutes with his
original line Of talk OF things cur
rcnt--ond otherwiso--and his schoi.
arly looking nossglassss and his Ars.
pressibie grin.
Tho bin 10 aitcGsthsr a most 40.
table and woli.baianoed ono. There's
ocptabis and veil-baianoed ono,
There's plenty Of Jass. and plenty OF
pert plenty Of singing and pisnty Of
dancing Vinio DAILY, formerly of
Hammerstein's Opera Company, does
a little opera and \ little "shimmy-
ing" and gets by With sash, W.
Frances Pritchard, Bdverd Tiernsy
and James DonNeiiy present a dance
sstravsaarsa thats entirely pleas
ing, Mullen and Frances In a foolish
sert OF dialogue thing, Ethel MacDor-
eush In a solo act, s.d Bsbetts, a
very unusual trspezs perferursu.
round cut a thoroughly sWtsttainins
bill.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
GAYETY.
Joseph X. Watson
and Will III. C0han.

Backed by talented supporting
company and a sprightly chorus, Jo-
seph X. Watson and Will II. Cohan.
the Potash and Perlmutter of bur
lesque, are holding forth at the Gay
ETY. this week in a two-act burletta
that bristles with novelties. Barney
Gerard has called his latest aggrega-
tion "Girls-De-Looks," and it's a safe
bet that he never put over better
show in hiscareer.
As refined lawyers" Watson and
Cohan are uproarisously funny, and
they keep the show moving at a lively
rate. Nothing funnier has been heard
at the Gayety this season than Wat
sons Abe Kibibble monologue, while
Cohan's political speech was full of
laughs. Others in the company in
clude Halle Deane. Gussie White.
Charlotte Starr. Ruth Gale, Ray Mont
gomery and Andy Gardner. Mile. La
Viva's classic dances and Gussie
Whites acrobatic dancing were en-
tertaining.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
NOTED TOREADOR
IS KILLED BY BULL
GaIIito's Fiancee Sees Him
Gored in Spanish Ring-Pica-
dor Also Meets End.

MADRID. May 1s.-The noted
toerador, Gallito, whose real name
was Joselito Gomez. was killed Sum
day night at Place de Talavera as he
was about to dispatch the fifth bull
Of the evening.
Reports OF the occurrence are some
what confused. but most of them
agree that Gallito lost his life when
he jumped into the ring to save an
other toreador, Sanchez Mejias. who
was in a dangerous situation. The
bull turned furiously on the new
conner, caught him in the. stomach
with his horns and tossed him.
Although the spectators could see
their favorite was injured. no. one had
an idea of the gravity of the occur
renee when Gallito was taken from
the ring to an infirmary. Doctors
were Immediately telegraphed for
from Madrid. They arrived within a
few hours, but too late.
A bull fight planned for yesterday
in Madrid in connection with King
Alfonsos birthday celebration was
abandoned.
Gallito. who was only twenty-three
years old, had been in the bull ring
since he was fourteen. He was en-
gagged to be married, and his fiancee
the bull. The toreador was born in
Seville and leaves fortune OF
100000 pesetas earned in the bull
ring.
Place de Talavera was an unlucky
spot Sunday for bull fights. the
picador, Zurite, also meeting death in
the same ring.
The killing of Gallito caused more
emotion in Spain than would the
death OF a monarch or Pope. The
newspapers Of Madrid printed the
news in special editions yesterday.
Gallito belonged to a famous fam
lily of bull fighters. The family is Of
pure gypsy strain, and Gallito, like
relatives, was extremely superstitious
and apparently possessed domination
over animals, whose intentions he
appeared to divine while fighting
them.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
BELASCO IS BACK
FROM TRIP ABROAD
American Producer Given Wide
Welcome in England
And France.

NEW YORK. May 1S.-David Be
lasco, theatrical producer, has re-
turned after visit of six weeks in
England and France.
The producer was at the perform
ance In London at which Laurette
Taylor was booed until her perform
ance was stopped.
There were four galleries in the
theater," explained Mr.. 3"lasco.
Those at the top could not see be-
cause the curtain would not go all the
way up. On the reopening OF the
play Miss Taylor received great re-
ception."
Mr.. Belasco visited the graves of
American soldiers in France.
THE French take perfect care OF
these graves" he said, "and ! strong
ly advise relatives not to remove the
bodies"
Mr.. Belasco said he had no list Of
imported plays to announce. as that
was not the purpose of his visit.
CordiaIity In Profession.
81 went abroad" he said, "for three
reasons-first, to see how plays are
being presented: second, to discuss
details with certain gentlemen who
had asked me to establish a Belasco
Theater in London, and. third. to meet
Signor Puccini, who Is planning to
make a grand opera of The Son
Daughter the play in which Lenora
Uric has made such a success at the
Belasco Theater.
The first object Of my visit was
readily accomplished. ] had a most
enjoyable visit to London and to
Il think
to get away from the usual, routine
and observe the customs and habits
of people in other lands, This is
especially true of the theater.
"What impressed me very much
was the strong feeling of cordiality
and friendship that exists between
the actors and managers on the other
side Of the Atlantic.
Not Decided on Theater.
II had intended to go from Paris
to Italy to visit Signor Puccini but
was unable to do so because of the
uncertainty of travel conditions on
the continent, due to strikes and
other reasons. He sent a representa-
tive to Paris and we went over the
matter and the WORK Is well under
way that will turn The Son Daugh-
ter" into a grand opera.
The matter of the London theater
Is still under consideration. i am not
prepared to state definitely regarding
it."
On his arrival at the studio en-
trance to the Belasco Theater, which
was decorated with green foliage and
flowers, he was met by Frances Starr.
Lenore Uric, Ina Claire and Mrs.
Norris Gest and escorted to the rear
OF the enclosure, where he was pre-.
sented by Lorna Nolare, the six-year-
old miss of the fDaddies" company,
with a huge bouquet of American
Beauty roses and pink carnations.
An orchestra concealed at the back.
under the leadership of Or. Anselm
joetzl. Immediately struck up Home,
Sweet Home" followed by For He's
a Jolly Good Fellow" and at It's con
clusion Mr.. Belasco. who was taken
by surprise at the demonstration, re-
sponded with a brief speech of
thanks.
Following this the members of Mr..
Belasco's tour companies now playing
In New York, greeted him.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
BELASCO.
Richard Carle In THE
Sympathetic Twin"

Richard Carle returned 10 aInusc
Washington theatergoers last night
in a new production. THE Sympa-
thetic Twin" It's fairly well done,
but hardly above the ordinary, mu-
sical comedy, enlivened with a few
typical Richardcarleisms. and little
else.
THE CAST.
Phoebe. e......,............ leila Ramoeau
Msrmaduke. the mysterious Harry Hoyland
DR.. Popouche. Jules Epailly
Honorah Butte. Gertrude Maitland
Romulus Butts. the sympathetic twin; ,,,
Remus Butts, the dominant twin.
Charles Compton
Chau eur..,.,..,.......H Harry O'Brien
Lochinvar Butts. Richard Carle
Pasquale. Observation-Disclosures Max D'Agostini
Mimi Fougerelle. virginia smith
Mr. Tutwiler .........C Charles Mcdonald
francesca. ..'.....'.'..'b1 Louis CasssN
The story is based on the psyche
sympathetic natures of the twin sons
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Lochinvar Butts. When
Remus drinks, Romulus get the
blind staggers; when Remus smokes,
Romulus. who Is sweet thing. suf-
fers sadly, and so 1t goes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Butts have been somewhat sep
arated for eight years at the time
the action begins, with one twin In
the custody of each. Remus has been
with Mama Butts, and has well nigh
given that estimable lady nervous
prostration with his wild doings.
Romulus has been with Papa Butts,
and Romulus Is not the sort OF man
Papa (Mr. Carle) is Papa despite
his years is Inclined to be a he-vamp,
the sort of role that Is particularly
FOR Mr.. earle.
At this point, for some reason. the
family physician conceives n plan TO
marry the twins to girls who will be
their tempornmental opposites. Mixing
trip to Sicily, tic up the sweet
Romulus with the fascinating Mimi
"rd tho rapid Remus with the eedate
Phoebe, and Papa Butts with other
females, and there cnsuos n typical
musical comedy second act. OF course,
all onds happily with romance and
lovo triumphant.
Tho show Ia handsomely mounted,
oven though there ara not many
changes OF costume on tho part OF
the chorus. incidentally. its q seem'y
chorus,
But for sheer beauty and vivsoious
delIghtfuiness we must give the prise
to the little miss whose name OF Vir-
ginia Smith IL ns plain as sha isn't.
She's a beauty, and was easily tho
bright particular feminine star of the
show. OF course, Mr.. Carrie, as usual,
delighted HIS followers with his par
ticuiar brand Of Jokes and style OF
putting them over. Ditto his songs.
As for the rest Of the cast, one
can't get excited. They're adequate.
The show moves smoothly, though
lacking a certain quality OF pep and
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
GIANT ICEBERG SIGHTED.

NEW YORK, May 1s.-An iceberg.
described by ship officers as being
more than 500 feet long, with twin
peaks lifting 400 feet from the water
line, was sighted by the steamship
Baltic which arrived here from Liver
pool. The big berg was seen when
the Baltic was approximately $50
mile. southeast of Haxifax.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
POLLS.
"A Question of Time"
Is Distinct Novelty.

A new play In three acts, with
nfteen "Cinemolosue Flashes" writ
ten and arranged by Emily Ann Well
mon and directed by w. ii. Gilmore.
was presented for the nrst time last
night.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
SEEK TO INCREASE SIZE
OF WEST POINT CORPS

Further effort on tho part OF the
advocates OF the bill TO enlarge tho
field for appointment OF cadets to tho
Military Academy will bo made be-
tore tho end OF tho present session.
A lctter has been received by every
member Of tho House asking that the
Platt bill providing for tho appoint
ment OF qualified alternate appointees
and othsr aus1lned applicants to West
Point bo acted upon, that tho quota
provided for the Institution may be
maintained,
At the present time the strength Of
the academy is but go per cent of tho
number authorized, Before tho war
II was maintained at about so per
cent OF the number.
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The Washington times., 1920-05-18

To waning theatrical season
Emily Ann Wellman has brought n
distinct novelty with more or less
original method Of telling a human
interest drama pointing a moral les
son to newIyweds or even those con-
templating matrimony.
Perhaps IL can be best described as
a cross between studio action for the
screen with a series OF special sets
and the accepted manner OF present.
ing a dramatic theme. The stage Is
40 curtained that one scene fades into
another by means Of ingenious and
effective lighting and the result Is va
riety and continuity OF action and
dialogue for three interesting acts.
There Is a certain appeal to lthe
little story well brought out by gen
orally acceptable players. What II
emphasizes Is that the love, honor, and
obey vows carry certain obligations
which must be mutually observed lest
the adventure In matrimony termi-
nate in tragedy.
Cabaret girls, poker parties, and
the cup that cheers bring domestic
neglect and indifference into the life
OF Claudia until a long smoldering
rebellion brings Billy to his senses
for the happy ending.
Quite the best bit of acting is con-
tributed by william Halligan. who
serves as the official fiXer. His sue
cess at patching up martial troubles
is pronounced and leads one to mar
vel how he escapes without Jnaking
himself most disliked. Halligan
makes Keats" an outstanding char
acterization of appeal with full
sense Of comedy proportions that
tighten the frequent tense moments.
As Claudia, the long suffering and
lovable wife. Miriam Elliott serves
acceptably although less hasty and
more emphatic denouement of her
erring husband would add to her ac-
complishments in the role Her big
emotional scene wheAe her taut
nerves crack was splendidly put over
despite the handicap of a player
hopelessy miscast.
Henry Duffy as Billy" and Ethel
Winthrop as the mother, were
capable. Others in the support OF the
principal players who were competent
are John Gilman, Thomas Barnes,
Norma Brandt. Richard Gordon. Jane
Loring. Lenore Masso, Claire Mes
sereau, Judith Vosselli. Edward Pow.
er and Robert Herwood.
When excusable defects are rewedied
"a Question of Time" seems destined
for a prosperous career, not alone be-
cause of novelty but for sheer merit.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
NATIONAL.
Romeo and Jane"
Delightful Comedy.

Romeo and Jane" a delightfui ht-
tie comedy In -four acts by Edward
childs Carpenter, presented by Johh
Golden.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18

Tive cot 81 svevy shre~ sepelies.
.sks Gsess TIE ssivstie. Ar.y.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18
Last Night At the Theaters

speed with which IL would have been
immeasurably better.
But at that, The Sympathetic
Twin" should prove profitable sum
mer amusement
The Washington times., 1920-05-18

A little falry-like love story In
voiving a prince. two girls. a roman
tic garden, and a mysterious hay box
such, In "A sentence, Is Romeo and
Jane" II is first and foremost SIM
pie love story story or two sisters
in love with the same man, but inter-
woven in the plot Is skein OF nys-
terry, with attempts at robbery and
even murder elements that lend
tenseness, suspense and added inter
est to the main theme.
To escape thugs who are pursuing
him to obtain possession OF a mys-
terious hat box that he Is carrying.
Philidor. "A foreign prince, leaps over
a garden wall in Washington, ID. e.,
and lands plumb beside one Jane.
plain but sweet and clever little girl.
The two fall very much in love apd
lhings are getting along nicely WHEN
along comes Sister Lefty, extremely
pra'ty but shy on brains and cursed
with a horrid disposition. Lefty I'M
nu.a,eiy cuts out her sister, gush-
ing and fawning over Philidor until
she dazzles him into temporary
frenzy OF affection.
The prince goes away and Lefty
gets Jane. the girl with brains. TO
compose love letters for her. Jane
puts her whole soul into the work.
and the letters win the princes heart.
He returns to see the author OF
these rapturous letters. But Lettys
conversations have rather gross
tone; they don't ring true like those
wonderful letters. The prince soon
sees for himself that Letty's love Is
entirely superficial and that James
heart is the true one; and after many
interesting complications--Lett ny
Iu. - fan N =
to the prince. and the prince later
being stabbed by a plotter-all ends
happily with the prince. dubbed
Romeo" opening the mysterious box
which he had entrusted to Jane for
safekeeping and disclosing>a brilliant
crown A revolution in his country
has Just overthrown the monarchy,
making the prince a plain lover. able
to wed the girl OF his choice. and
with the diadem he crowns the queen
Of his heart-Jane.
Maude Hannaford makes charm
ing Jane. She is plain and simple.
but she is also clever. witty, sincere
Iikable When she appears in Inc
last scene. really dressed up. she Is
sweeter than ever. winning a round
of applause from the audience. FLOR
ence Fair makes very good Lefty.
hateful, playing a very unattractiNe
role satisfactorily. Castor Glass. as
Romeo" is handsome. winning. wei'
cast. His broken English lends
touch of quaintness.
There are few Inconsistencies IN
the play and many of the situations
are extremely far-fetched. but these
are minor details that. while distinct
ly noticeable. do not lessen the In
terest nor destroy the effect. 1t Is
rather inconceivable that the dome
Of the Capitol should peer over the
garden wall at 112S quincy place
northwest. that a modern physician
apparently of some means should
have neither an automobile nor car
riage; that a prince, after having met
a young lady only a few minutes,
should entrust to her the royal crown
of his country for two weeks. and
that a young lady intent upon catch
ing a husband should be so off her
guard as to go into a tatnrum before
the young mans eyes. But these lit
tie Inconsistencies won't keep you
from enjoying a god love story that
is very well acted.
The Washington times., 1920-05-18

M ADAME PHISALLE, head Of the Pathological
AVA Laboratory of the Colonial Museum Of Natural
History in Paris claims she understands the language
Of frogs beetles and other creatures Her husband D
Bertrand Phisae, of the Pasteur Institute discovered
several curative germ agents.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02

ira Mosier, who had the misfortune
to severely injure his foot with an ak,
is able to get about with the use Of
crutches.
w. T. Oneal and G. r. Jordon mo-
tored to Desloge and attended the
Democratic mass meeting Saturday
afternoon.
Last week VIM. Byers, who lives a
mile west of town, had the misfortune
of having his barn destroyed by fire.
Besides the barn, his farming tools,
buggy, hay, corn, etc., were destroyed.
He carried no insurance.
jeff Turley left Wednesday for De-
troit, Mich, to make his future home.
His family will follow soon.
Mrs. Giles Hunt of DeLassus is Wis
iting her son, Jacy Hunt, and family
this week.
Henry Sage of Bismarck spent Sat-
urday and Sunday here, visiting his
brother, Nm. Sage, and family.
Thelma, the little three-year-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bone, is
seriously i'll of pneumonia.
Mrs. Claud Clay and children de-
parted this Friday for Detroit to Join
the formers husband, who has a good
position in an automobile factory.
Warner Jackson of Desloge is
farming with his wife's father, Geo.
Jordon. He expects to move here in
the near future.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02
CHESTNUT RIDGE

Tom Parks and wife have left their
farm east of the Ridge and moved to
Flat River.
Mr., and Mrs. Tom Eyers and chill
dren of Pennington visited relatives
at the Ridge last Sunday.
c. c. Simms has employment at
Hospital No. a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Horn have a new
son, born the Goth of March.
Messrs. Geo. Burgess and Jake era
der visited their homes last Sunday.
They are working at Flat River.
Fred Williams of Herculaneum Wis
tied his mother, Mrs. Anna Williams,
last Sunday.
Frank Herzog and family of near
Chaffee arrived here Wednesday and
will go onto one of Mr.. Blessings
farms.
Frank Haynes is improving slowly.
Frank is at the home of his parents.
They thought he would improve more
to bring him home. His wife is still
at the Bonnie Terre hospital, not able
to be moved yet; but she is improving.
Mrs. Jefferson Hawn is slowly i'm
proving.
Ralph Shinn of Chestnut Ridge is
moving to Pennington this week.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02
LIBERTYVILLE

Leo Moran, who has been on the
sick list for seem time, continues tc
improve, though slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. N Kinkead attend
ed church at Pennington last Sunday
Mrs. G. W. Simpson returned home
last Sunday, after few days visit
with her daughter, Mrs. D. F. Moran
and family at Bonne Terre.
Roy Presnell and family of Flat
River visited the formers parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. o. Presnell, last Sun
day.
Mrs. Gilbert Alternately returned to
her home at Pennington on last Mon
day, after a weeks visit here with
relatives. She will soon move to St.
Louis to reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Presnell visited
the latter's uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. c. Wallace, at Knob Lick last
Saturday.
Those from here who attended the
Democratic Convention at Knob Lick
last Saturday were: H. w. Grow, Ed
Turley, H. B. Presnell and Raymond
Griffith.
Mrs. J. S. Graham returned home
this week, after visit with relatives
in Arkansas. She was accompanied
home by her daughter, Mrs. A. D.
Rose, who will be here for some time.
Mrs. Rose is recuperating from spell
of sickness.
VIM. Shaw and John Lewis attended
a stock sale near Cape Girardeau re-
Gently and purchased some fine Abb
erdeen Angus cattle.
Herman Conrad was business Wis
itor in Knob Lick last Saturday.
Those from here who attended the
funeral of Mrs. W. r. Jolly at Flat
River last Monday were: G. w. Simp-
son, Mrs. Jane Simpson, Mrs. Julia
Wallace, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Presnell,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Keith, Mrs. H. w.
Crow and Mrs. G. N. Kinkead. Friends
from this community extend sympathy
to the family.
There will be Sunday school and
church services at the Christian
church here next Sunday morning.
After Sunday school, there will be an
egg hunt for the children. Everyone
invited to come.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1920-04-02
TUNNEL

Jas. Douglas was Tunnel visitor
Wednesday. ~
Miss Leona Carter was a Coonville
visitor Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle Cole of Prospect was
in this community Wednesday.
Miss Clara Douglas was the guest
at the home of DR.. C. w. Shannon
Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs. A. J. Locke was business Wis
itor in this community Wednesday.
ALI Rowe is very i'll with flu at
present.
W. T. Milton made a business call
in this community Wednesday,
S. P. Cole, Jr., visited DR.. r. Apple
berry of Pennington Friday and Sat-
urday.
VIM. Forshee of Big River attended
the entertainment at Prospect Satur-
day night.
Miss Mae Carter visited at the
home of R. W. Oshia Friday.
Wilfert Nash Of Big River was in
this city Friday.
u. w. Douglas, ]. w. Ellis, R. w.
0shia and Marvin Locke were Tunnel
visitors Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ellis and little
son, Raymond, visited Mr.. Ellis moth
er at Marquand Saturday and Sunday.
r. w. Oshia visited his parents at
Vineland Saturday and Sunday.
Geo. Moore of Wales Mines was in
this community Saturday.
Robt. Jones was Vineland visitor
Saturday.
Frank Douglas was Bonnie Terre
visitor Saturday and Sunday.
c. H. Appleberry and S. P. Cole
were Tunnel visitors Saturday morn
ing.
Mrs. Mart Donnelly and daughter,
Marie, visited in Bonnie Terre Satur-
day and Sunday.
Bryan Thurman, who spent the win
ter with his brother in Alexandria,
La, returned home Saturday.
h Chas, and Harvey Lawson went to
st. Louis Sunday, where they have
employment. saIagS
The following attended an entertain
ment and pie supper at Prospect SAT-
urday night: Misses Mae, Leona and
Pearl Carter. Hattie Appleberry and
Adelphia Thurman; Bryan Thurman,
S. ?. Cole, Homer Appleberry, James
and Lee Douglas, Lee and Urel Ham,
mock, Fenton Thurman, Chas. Shans
nor, Eugene Hansbrough, Virget
Ketcherside and Pete Parker.
Robt. Jones attended church ait
Primrose Sunday.
Miss Incz Thurman was DeSoto
visitor last week.