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Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30
AZ the Strand.

Douglas MaeLean scores big hit
in his first individual starring We
hicle, "I'he Jailbird." which is at the
strand. Mr.. MacLean has the role of
n cheerful honest crook whose efforts
To eiettmize community fail when
ha is unexpectedly enriched by an
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
At the odeon.

Sunday. Oct 31.--'Oh. You Girls"
Wednesday, Nov. Hello, JAZZ
zbo."
Friday, Nov 5.--"Puss Puss"
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
AZ the Strand.

At the Strand.
Tonig douglas MacLean and
Doris May in THE Jailbird"
Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, Oct.
81, Nov. and Norma Talmadge
In "The Branded Woman"
Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 3
and 4-Billie Burke III Away Goes
Prudence"
Friday and Saturday, Nov. and G
Lionel Barrymore in "The Master
Mind"
At tho Casino.
Tonight--William Farnlim in Drag
Harlan"
Sunday. Mnday and Tuesday. Oct.
81. Nov. and Zion Chaney and
all star cast in THE Penalty"
Wednesday and Thursday. Nov. 3
and Wanda Hawley in Food for
Scandal"
Friday and Saturday. Nov. 5 anf 6
-Bebe Daniels In you Never Can
Tell"
Gets Another Christie Girl.
Charles Ray has again drafted n
Christie Comedy girl for his leading
woman. She is Laura InPlante.
pretty blonde leading lady of II. who
is to appear n Rays First National
production just started. Miss La
Plantc comes right on the heels of
Dorothy DeVore, another of Christle's
leading ladies, who was loaned to
Charles Ray for the role OF Mary in
|"Forty- Ave Minutes From Broadway"
Al Christie met Ray several days ago
and the latter facetiousfy remarked
that he thought he might move his
productions over to the Christie plant,
I it would facilitate the matter OF get
ting girls.
!. !. i
Gouverneur Morris Story Filmed.
Gouverneur Morris famous story.
The Penalty" filmed by Goldwyn,
with an all-star cast. is said to make
an excellent screen drama. 1t is the
sixth Of the Goldwyn series of emf
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30
ELks MINISTRIES NOV. 9. 10.
Contract Made With Breen Produc-

ing -Ooffspahy EOrtShoW.
The Elks lodge has contracted with
! the Joe. Breen Producing Company, of
Chicago. for a minstrel show to be
giFensat the Odeon on Tuesday and
D "Wednesday niShts, Nov, 9 and 10.
3 The ptcoeads will be used for charit-
able PURPOSES.
III recent years the Breen company
has had charge of-all minstrel per-
formances given by the Elks, the
! lodge staging show every two
Yeats HehearsaIs will begin at once
! andt the hest local talent will be pro-
cured.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30

Mrs. n. L. Gordon and three sons
will arrive tonight from Minneapolis
4 to join MIR. Gordon. Mr.. Gordon has
rented the II. S. Lawrence residence,
z West Grant street Mrs Lawrence
and daughters are planning to so to
! California for the winter.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30

wins until the leaders of the gang
are killed and the remaining mem
Ders safely locked in Jail
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30

nent authors pictures and is present
ed with a well balanced cast, 1t tells
the amazing story Of one of the most
original characters in fiction. No
more bizarre. forceful, yet convincing
character is to be found in any book
than Morris skllfully drawn Biz
Zard. master mind oI the underworld,
who might have been a genius and q
power for good had 1t not been for
the mistake Of an unskilled surgeon
who made him n cripple for life. "The
Penalty" is to be seen at the Casino
the first three days Of the coming
week, opening Sunday
/. !. :.
Novel Combination Of Types.
A novel combination of types is
covered IN "Dinty," Marshall Neilans
new production for First National re-
lease. As three OF the chief charac-
ters in the story. Mr.. Ncilan is using
Wesley Barry. the famous freckre-
faced kid OF the screen who made
such a hit in "Go and Get It.. He
appears as Aaron Mitchell, a picka-
ninny. and Walter Chung. an almond
eyed oriental youngster. Other types
of wide contrast are offered by Col
leen Moore as an irish girl, Julia
Faye as q modern vamp. Anna May
Wong. n beautiful Chinese maiden of
Is In pretty oriental costumes: Noah
Berry. as n Malay half-breed: Pat
O'Malley, Marjorie Daw and ]. Barney
Sherry In straight American parts:
Tom Wilson as the irish cop; Jimmy
Wang, an S6-year-old Chinaman. and
Kate Price as a typical Irish bridget.
!. !. !.
Strong Bill Next Week.
Evening times-Republican., 1920-10-30
Strong Bill Next Week.

1t is said to be strong. weli-bal-
anced bill ut the STRAND next week,
with Norma Talmadge in "The
Branded Woman" for the first three
days: Billie. Burke in q. new playSon
Wednesday and Thursday. and Lionel
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Concerts

MetropoIit.n Opera sertet Tonight.
The following "Verdi-Puccinp pro-
gram will be given by the Metropon-
tan Opera Sextet by special arrange
ment with the Metropolitan Opera
Company, New York. at the first OF
the Concerts Diplomatiques" of the
Chamber Music Society of Washing
ton, M. II. Kline. manager. to be given
this evening at $3.50 at the Belasco
Theater.
The artists are Nine. Marie Rap
pold. soprano; Giovanni Martineili,
tenor; Kitty Beale. soprano; Helena
Marsh. contralto: Rafaelo Diaz, tenor.
and\ Mario laurent. baritone, with
Giuseppe Bamboschek. conductor Of
the Metropolitan Opera Company at
the plano.
PROGRAM
Part /.
BY Giacomo Puccint
An Mr. Rsfseio plaI
(s)Aria. TN aueile trine moreide"
eS' Ar'.' Mms as, Marie 1ls Rappoia. S -
Aria, che gelida mamma
Mr.. Giovanni MartineIiL
Aria, mi chisnlano Mimi"
from La Boheme
Miss Kitty Besis-
DucE F. II. siIoib - Dp'.ANe
Miss Kitty Besie and Mr.. Giovanni
Martinelli
Part IL
BY Giuseppe Verdi
'sa' Mr.. Mario Laurenti
Aria, Cara Nome" -. from Rigoletto
Miss Kitty BeAle-
Duet, "Ai nostri mont" from Trovatore
Miss Helena Marsh and MT. Rafaeio Diaz-
Duet, Mira d'acerbe lagrfme"
from Trovstore
Nine. Marie Kappoid and Mr.. Mario
LAurenu.
Duet, ~Solenne in auestora"
from La Fora del Destfno
Mr. Giovanni Martineili and Mr.. Mario
laurent
Duet .~Tu In questa tomba" from Aida
Mime. Marie Rappold and Mr. Giovanni
Martinelli.
QuaYtet |. ..hoh'
Mines Kitty Beaie and Helena Marsh:
Messrs RAfaeio Diaz and Mario JAurenti
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
SALT LAKE CITY PROUD
OF MUSICAL CELEBRITIES

> II New York Is the musical me-
tropoiis of America 1t is because It's
supply OF artistic talent is being con-
stantly repIenished from lesser
sources and centers throughout the
United States.
A rich field OF supply has been fur
nished by Salt Lake City. which this
year has sent a new member OF
the ranks OF vocal teachers in the
person OF Hugh Dougall, who for
years was one OF her leading authori-
ties in this line.
why has Salt Lake City supplied
SO much talent TO the music of
American began Mr.. Dougall. in an
swer to a question. "In the first
place, / think II is because the Nor
mons have always encouraged music
Ever since the Mormon church was
established there. schools have been
founded. and music has always been
considered as an essential part Of
the religion.
TT seems especially to have supplied
a number OF singers, and within the
last few years has presented such
artists as Lucy Gates, Irene Williams
and other singers"
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Community COMPANY
WILL sing 'PNAFORE''
Gilbert and Sullivan's Classic to Be
Presented at Central
High School

Gilbert and sullivan's joyful comic
opera. III. M. s. Pinafore." with its
chorus of lovely singing maidens and
sturdy sailor lads and practically the
same cast of principals, will be re-
peated at Central High School audi
torium next Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings. January and s. at
s:l5 .. m, by the Peoples National
Opera Society. RoIIin Band. director.
In the cast several roles will have
alternate singers. John T. Elliott
will alternate with Algernon +. NJ.
GISg. as Sir Joseph Porter; Edwin
Ward with Stephen o. Ford as the
boatswain, and Geneieve Farnell with
Agnes Charnstrom as Hebe. The
same principals will be heard in the
other roles, Estelle Murray as Jose
phine, Elaine Sebring Ford, Harry
Stevens, Frederic Miller, NJ Miliner,
and Ivy Jeanne Stevens
The "Mikado" and other light opera
classics are in course of preparation
by the Peoples National Opera So
ciety, in accordance with Director
Bonds intention of giving the people
the best light opera at community
prices.
Tickets may be obtained at the
Community. Civic Center, department
OF public schools, at the offices in
the Franklin School. Thirteenth and
X streets northwest, under whose
auspices the performances are given
Pupils will be given tickets at . COM
munity price Of. 25 cents. with few
reserved seats for adults at 80 cents
thus enabling the growing generation
to become acquainted with these old
comic opera classics.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
unes Real Metropolitan Air In This Weeks Music Program
MISSOURI PAPER SHOWS
WHAT MUSIC DEVELOPS
Com sunity Had Civic Spirit and En-
terprise Aroused by Guilt
vstinx Muse.

Cape GirArdesu. Mo-. is the name Of
.ho town. the Southeast Missouriss
nc name OF the paper-snd this V
he name OF the story.
Fifteen years ago there WAS not q
iano teacher In Cape Girsrdeau. Ne
ne ever thought OF violin instruc-
on or voice culture. and Music-ths
iylne Muse-ymeant little In the life
& this community,
Whereupon the Southeastern Mis-
lurian decided II was time to start
ncthing." and began campaign
in columns aid they try 20 awaker
inusica. ......,s.. Dut they even
.snt 50 far as 10 stand sponsor for
ringing concert artists to Cape Oh
ardeau, thus emphasizing this inters
II. IL was their opinion that musk
rought out the good In the men snc
omen and caused them TO respond
worthy movements along other
lines
AIusic may be the navoring OF life
ut il IL also the favoring that maker
he food palatable. From a practical
Viewpoint they frankly admit thai
music has had more to do with max
ing Cape Girardeau a homerlovinF
than any other influence.
For example. they say that there
are more hofffes there costing over
$1,000. and more people own theii'
own homes than in any other city In
the State OF the same size. The
skeptical may doubt II. but the South
east Missourian says:
We've never lost a cent on music,
and we don't believe we could" II
takes Missouri to "show 'em"
The Washington times., 1920-01-04

tune recital OF Gypsy Music" pre-
sented by one OF the prominent expo
hents in Russian folk music.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
.user" and Tschaikowsky's overture.

hsuser" and Tschaikowsky's overture.
"1sI2."
The famous New York Philharmonic c
Orchestra. under Josef Strapsky, gave
concerts in Washington few wears
20 that were among the most do
iehtful evepts of the musical season.
Mr. Stransky was eminent in the ar
angement OF his programs. as we'll as
- conductorship OF this orchestra
that ranks with the leading orgauiza-
ions of the country.
The entire orchestra will play IN
Washington, and lovers OF the sym
)hony will doubtless welcome the
opportunity to CO npare its work with
hat of the Philadelphia Orchestra,
under Leopold Stokowski. which will
play at the New National Theater
four days later.
Seats may be had at the offices OF
T. Arthur Smith, 1906 G street.
sanarod-Lankow, Thursday Evening
The second OF the concerts OF Miss
Laura Harlan's Thursday evening Sc
ries at the Masonic Auditorium, will
be given next Thursday evening at
$50 o'clock, with two artists famous
in the musical world in joint recital.
Nine. Olga Samarofr. in private life
Mrs. Leopold Stokowski, Is a star ~
the frst magnitude among woman
pianists. Edward Lankow, the ia
nous basso of the Metropolitan Opera
Company, Is no less famed. His voice
is superb in richness and beauty, and
his art Of the highest intellectually.
Mime. Olga Samaroff (now Mrs. Leo
pold StokowskD, made her first ap'
pearance on the concert stage at Car
negie Hall. New York, January IS
1905, with the New York Symphony
Orchestra. under Walter Damrosch.
After her marriage in April. 1911
Nine. SamaroY retired from the stage
and did not reappear until the sea
son of 19l415. with the Philadelphia
Orchestra, under her husbands baton
The program follows: Aria La
Juive" (Halevyl: group OF Old French
songs-Mr. Lankow. Chopin's BAL
lad" in A fiat, "Nocturne" in + sharp
and LISTS Rhapsody. No. 12"-Mme
Samarofr Aria from the Life of the
Tsar" (Glinka), and a group OF Rus
sian folksongs, Mr.. Lankow. Schu'
mann's Novelette," in ID major;
Brahms 'Tntermezzo" in K fiat; De-
bussy's "Reflets dams l'Eau;" Tschai-
kowsky's "Humoresque" and the. Wag.
ner-Hutcheson "Ride of the Valky'
ries"-Mme. Samaroff.
Stress is laid upon the fact that
these concerts are being given to test
the desire OF Washington music lovers
in the matter OF evening concerts.
Seats may be had at the offices OF
T. Arthur Smith, 1906 G>street
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
SAYS PLAYER PIANOS
ARE ANCIENT INVENTION

After all, II appears that the player
piano is not a modern invention. and
that we are four centuries behind hand
In claiming IL for our age.
A correspondent OF the London
Daily Mail has discovered the earliest
known specimen of a mechanical
piano among the musical instruments
in one of the viennese museums, and
that II was made in the sixteenth
century by one Samuel Biederman OF
Augsburg. 1t consists of long, mar
row box fitted with a keyboard sim
liar to those OF the old claviers and u
plays four quaint little melodies
popular airs OF the day OF It's inven-
ton, no doubt
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Samaroff Lived Here.

The return Of Josef Stransky at
the head of the New York Phiihar-
monte Orchestra brings back an or
ganization and leader that have
been a big force in Washington's
music. Josef Strsnsky was unfail-
ingly interesting in his programs.
and his return in a single concert, In
the Ten Star Series, is offering great
music to the public at a popular price.
olga Samaroff. who comes with
Edward Lankow. basso. is greeted
with personal interest here. as well
as for her high position among plan
lists of the day for Nine. Samaroff
lived in Washington a short time be-
fore her European studies had
brought her name and fame. She
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
New Ysrk PhiIharHsnics, rridsy.

Josef Stransky and the New York
Philharmonic Orchestra will be the
rare treat offered by T. Arthur smith
at the fourth concert of his Ten Star
Series at the New National Theatsr,
Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.
The program will include the Rach-
maninofY second Symphony" in e
minor, two "Nocturnes" by Debussy:
"Bacchanale" from Wagner's Tam
The Washington times., 1920-01-04

wins her 1aurels as an Individual al
though she shares the reflected glory
of her husbands name, Leopold Sto-
kowski.
Society of Fine Arts.
The Boston Symphony under Pierre
Monteux brings an opera artist In
Emilio de Gogorza, the Spanish
American baritone, who is the hus-
band of Americas distinguished
prima donna, Emma Eames, who
stands among the foremost artists
this country has given to the opera
world. And the Washington Society
OF Fine Arts continues the largest
educational season in music that 1t
has yet offered Washington by a cos
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Fine .Arts Costume Recital.

Ruano Bogislav, soprano, who In
private life is Mrs. Riccardo Martin,
will give a program Of Gypsy Songs"
in costume, sung in the native tongue,
with an explanatory talk before each
Song, at Central High School tomor-
row at s:15. Nine. Bogislav will have
NJ. Talanoff at the piano.
The concert is the third in the Sc
rics of song recitals given by the
Washington Society of the Fine Arts.
This artist has made a distinct place
for herself in the singing of Russian
folk songs in costume. her program
holding much that Is unique and
characteristic.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
MAGGIE TEYE REFUSES
TO SING COMIC OPERA
Says New York Appearance Outside
Of Metropolitan Ruins Artists
Reputation.

Maggie reyte. who has scored q
triumph as Lady Mary in Messenger
Monsieur Besueaire" az Princes.
rheater In London. will not sing tn,
role when the piece is presented IL
New fork--her reason AS told re
Gently 10 tho London correspondent
Of Variety being that no mansEemeE
ln America could AFFORD TO pay her tn,
salary she would demand 10 apptG
m New York in comic opers.
III Caruno himself were tossing {.
he Wints Garden I'm the regular bi
for any length OF tice," she explained
IL would finish him for all time
4 grand opera singer-in the mind
OF the directors and boxholders OF IA
metropolitan Opera House.
Reputatis. Nor injured.
"Iiers In London" she went on, =.
loes not hurt my reputation in ia
least to be singing in Monsieur Beau
ic' cOyent Garden is as open [,
me as II ever was. 1t IL quite possibl,
snail return to grand opera Their,
next season. II is the same In Paris
everywhere that narrow, ignoran
prejudice and stupidity do not holt
sway. But New York would hold up
its hands in horror and shut the
doors OF the Metropolitan tight
against me IL / were TO appear In
comic opera there. The thought that
debility is the surest proof OF real
art has not yet dawned on New York.
As a matter OF fact, my future in
cIudes my doing straight dramatic
work. i have already an offer to play
opheiia-and / can hardly wait to
do II.
Net Enough Money.
$50 II is, ! say, that no American
management has enough money to pay
me for appearing in America In
Monsieur Beaucaire' or any other
comic opera Until the men in whose
hands are grand opera and concert In
America awake to the fact that even
vaudeville is good experience for the
artist who would sing Madame But.
terfiy weIl--until they realize that
nothing except grand opera is by no
means sufficient training for q great
grand opera singer, New York will
continue to present itself to the rest
Of the world as hopelessly ignorant"
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

AT MARINE BARRACKS roMoR-
ROW AFTERNOON At $3.50 O'CLOCK
BY THE U. \. MARINE BAND Or
CHBsTRA-
WILLIAM II. SANTELMANN. Leader.
PROGRAM.
March, 'sons Of Uncle Sam" Mccoy
Overture, Bohemian Girr' 49,. Balfe
Cuban Dance No. F"..... Cervantes
Grand Scenes from la Travists"
Verdi
v.lse de Concert, The Beautiful
Blue Danube" .......... Strauss
Suite d'Orchestra lie Roman de
Pierrot ct Pierrotte". Burgmein
Ta) serensde de 'pierrot OF Bier
rette" ................Al .Allegretto
(b) Love Duett. Andsnte POGO
10, weddins Ball. Aiesrstto SOC
tenuto.
td) wsddins Procession. Msrci.
Marines Hymn. The Halls Of
Nontezuma"
The stsr-spsnsi.d Banner"
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
New Year Musical Program
Shows Capitals Real Claim
AS Artistic Center of u. S.
BY ]. Mach.

The New Year ushers in a week of music that gives
Washington claim to rank with the genuine music eenter
of the country. 1t has real New York spirit in its out
look.
Five concerts that touch the muscword of OPERA folk
song piano. and symphony in the list with community
opera two evenings bringing the to seven The com
ing this evening of sexet from the metropolitan Opera
recalls the pleasure of the earlier concert this OF
Metropolitan Opera quartet That this concert naugurate
series for Washington the Concerts Dplomatques,
increasing zes in the interest of Washington in
music.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Net Enough Money.
POVERTY OF BARITONE.

Mario Laurenti, the youngest Of
the Metropolitan Opera baritones, and
one who IL rapidly becoming a star
among stars, arrived penniless and
unknown in America just few years
ago.
To appear At his first concert he
purchased a second hand dress suit
and was unable to pay more than $40
for It.
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
Cort.t with Phn.deIphi. orche.tr..

Alfred cortot. the famous French
pianist, is announced as the soloist OF
the next Washington concert by the
Philadelphia Orchestra at the Ma
tionA Theater, Tuesday, January 13,
at 4:3o o'clock.
NJ. Cortot will play the great
Rschmaninoff Concerto" No. 3, for
piano and orchestra. Tho symphony
is the Schumsnn. No. ?. in c major
and the overture Wagner's "Die
Meistersinger.'
The Washington times., 1920-01-04
JENNY lIND'S CHARITY.

Jenny Lind. who was known as the
Swedish Nightingale" gave half .
million dollars to charity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-28
ONLY TWO GAMES
PLAYED TUESDAY
Pirates Will Open Series
With Reds at Home
Thursday.

There was little money for the big
league magnates yesterday. Only one
game in each circuit was played, ali
Others being postponed on account OF
rain, wet grounds or cold weather.
Cincinnati defeated st. Louis 80 III
a we'll played and interesting game
at Redland Fold and is now tied with
Brooklyn for first place in the league
race. Cleveland handed the Chicago
Whitesox their first defeat of the sea-
sen yesterday at the Cleveland park.
TIL score of this game was also 80.
One of the most interesting early
season series starts tomorrow at PITS
burgh, when the Reds will invade
SmokeyillC fer a party of several days
duration with the Gibsonites. lfShS-
burgh has taken both of the
games played thus far between tho
two clubs, and the Reds VIII be out
for blood, while the Pirates will be
anxious to make good showing be-
fore the home town folk, having lost
the. only two games played at Forbes
Fled this season.
Weather conditions permitting the
final game of the series at Chicago
will be played today Cooper Will
pitch for Pittsburgh. The Barney
boys will grab "ratt.er" tonfgGT /
for Pittsburgh, getting home in plenty
of time for the first battle with the
Reds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-28
Elm Grove Will
Play Consumers

Another good game is booked al
Blaekshere park next Sunday after
noon. Announcement is made today
by the Consumers manager that Elm
Grove. q very speedy team in the
the Consumers next Sunday afternoon
AT. 3.:30 and local fans who make tht.
trip to Blackshere park are assured
that they will see some real baseball
during the afternoon 1t is announc-
ed that fPor"" Shriver has gone to the
Saginaw team Of tho Michigan state
league, where he will help bring vic
tories this summer. johnson or
Schaufale will likely, start the game
Sunday. The Baltimore lad who hal
some hard luck last week is anxious
70 get revenge, and may be given a
cnance 10 start AGAINST Elm Grove.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-04-28
eshies Have
Hard Contests

AioRGANTowN. W. Va, April 2s.
Eight games have been scheduled
for the West Virginia university
freshman football team for this fall
ana Ward Lanhanl, who was recently
elected to coach The yearling outfit.
VIII have his hands full making sue
cess of his first year on the job The
Indiana normal game, which is play
ed here the day previous to the Pitt
Varsity encounter will be the feature
Of the home, card, while several other
attractive games are listed both here
ana away The schedule follows:
October 2, Broadiss. College at Phil
ippi, w. Va. October 8, Indiana Nor
mai at Morgantown; October 16. Kis-
ri school at Salisbury. Pa: October
% Pitt Freshman at Pittsburgh; Oc-
iober 30. Davis-Elkins college at
: Morgantown; November 6, Glenville
Normal at Glenyille; November 1S,
California Normal at California; No
yember 10, Reyser Prep at Keyser.