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The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
I8-Yedr Card Game
Played by Comedian

Eighteen years age Fred Stone
and his late partner, David Mont
gOmery, found themselves in
their dressing room with an
hour to spare and nothing in par
ticuiar to do. One of them suE-
gested game of hearts. To
make the game four-handed. Will
linn Macauinn, musical director
of the Montgomery and stone
show, and Willie Kerscheu,
stones dresser, were asked to
Join. The game hasn't been fin-
Ished yet.
From. z to s o'clock every night
the game of hearts wages in
stones dressing room Mt the
Globe in New York. With the
exception Of summers the game
has been played every night of
the eighteen years with the ex-
ception of three weeks, Mt the
time Of the death of Montgom-
cry. Then Charles Mast, stage
manager of the Globe, took
Montgomery's place and assumed
his score, nnd the game went on.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
M1ilynn Miller
Discovers Her Voice

There was once a notion that a
voice was a gift and that a person
had it or didn't have it. Develop
ments of the last two seasons have
revealed the fact that now. and
again a player may suddenly go out
and acquire a voice If his, need is
sufficiently great. There was John
Barrymore, who grew one overnight
to play in Richard Ill" and now
Miss Marilynn Miller has gone and
found herself a singing voice to
help her out in Sally.
In previous seasons 1T was GUS
tomary to remark whenever Miss
Miller began to sing. Don't you
think she's a wonderful dancerT'
All that has been changed. She is
still aawonderful dancer, to. be sure.
but now she also sings exceedingly
pleasantly in a, small but sweet and
we'll trained voice. ..,.. ,s,-r,.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Truck Gets Chance
To GrOD M0ustache
And Wear Trousers

Ernest Truck the Peter Pan OF
actors, who has not grown in stat
ure since he'was "A, but whose fame
and remuneration have grown
amazingly since he began his stage
career at. the age of 6, is coming
back to Washington tomorrow night
in musical comedy, his first appear
ance in that form of entertainment
since he, appeared here four years
ago in Very Good Eddie"
As the featured member. of the
Pltter Patter" company, Mr.. Truck
is again enjoying the unusual ex-
perience of wearing a ,moustache, a
tiny onerit is true. but his very own,
ana long trousers; an unusual ex-
'pertence, because in twenty-f five
years on the, stage, covering the In
depreciation of more than 200 roles
he has not been out of knick erbock-
ers more than a half dozen times.
Truck has had a remarkable pro-
tessional career. At 6 he was
known throughout the Middle West
as the Boy Hamlet. Indeed he was
also a mighty good Romeo and a
convincing Richard III. He toured
in Shakespeare for two years and
then Joined a stock company in
Kansas City.
His first metropolitan appearance
was when he created the role of the
little jockey in Lillian Russell's PRO
,duction of "Wildfire" In vain
Ernest pleaded for a chance at adult
roles. but the managers looking at
his boyish face and figure insisted
on juvenile parts, and his success
was SO great that they kept it up
even long after. he had begun to
vote, William Brady did give him
q chance to play mans role IN
over Night" but at the end of that
engagement Truck found himself
cast for the. little boy in The Good
Little Devil" with Mary Pickford
as the little, GIRL, --,
That was followed by an even
greater success, The Dummy" in
which Truck made such a hit as the
BOY detective that he was featured
In the advertising. The Joy of this
professional success was dampened
oy, the number Of letters received
from - well-meanfng folks, who
wanted to know why he wasn't in
school instead of on the stage-let-
ters which Truck used to read to his
wife and two young. children with
solemn admonitions to the latter
not to stop growing until they were
six feet tail, 5 =, ~. -. -
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Marion Harris at Polls.

Marion Harris, syncopation's scin-
tillatings star with the Columbia
Saxophone Sextette, includin g
Yerkes' Novelty. Orch estra, will ap-
pear at Polls Theater Sunday after
noon, January Is. 80.
Miss Harris is a Kentucky girf
who has charmed thousands upon
thousands of music-loving fans on
the vaudeville and legitimate stages
and who. brings to the boards an
artistry which has won love from
all who have heard her. She has a
gift of Interpretation and fmper-
sonation rarely .equaled, and a. per-
sonality that reflects in every note
of her singing. Since the advent of
the Blues" type. Of song. Miss -Har-
ris has risen to pre-eminent' heights
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
"Ethel," the Horse,
Still Is q Feature
Of HitchcOck's Revue

Ethel" is back in Washington.
Ethel" it must be known, is a
property horse. For four years she
has been a member of Raymond
HitChcock's company, for as the
famous comedian says, there couldn't
be a "Hitchy-Koo 1920" or any other
year without Ethel"
To play the forelegs-or for that
matter, the hind legs-of a property
horse might not appear to be the
highest artistic achievement And
to play the aforesaid fore or hind
legs for four years might seem to
be far removed from the art of act
ing. But not if you have seen
Ethel" at the National Theater.
AS a property horse Ethel" is as
famous in her own circle as Man O.
War. In short she is the best
there is.
Willie HoIbrook and Hans Lingen
have been "Ethels" fore and hind
legs, respectively, in all of Ray
mond Hitchcock's four ''Hitchy
Koos." OF course they do other
things in the revues. Holbrook is
very clever classical dancer. and
Hans Lingen is not only a finished
actor but an eccentric dancer with
few equals. But because of his Ger
man dialect Hitchcock is of the
opinion that he should be seen
rather than heard.
Many highbrow critics have won
dered why Hitchcock has always
stuck to his faithful property nag.
Some Of them have written columns
on the subject, deploring the fact
that sophisticated audiences should
laugh at such old-fashioned antics.
But no matter what is said or
written about Ethel" she always
remains in the show.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Drama Gives Way
To Musical Plays
Theaters All Offer Girls and Mel
ody-Garrick Shows a Film.

4 T iRfrequent intervals in the theater, the seri-
~ Gus drama seems to take sudden fright and
withdraw itself entirely from public stten-
ton leaving the stage entirely in the possession Of
the girs-and-music type of entertainment This
vagsry of booking arrangements is again manifested
In the Washington theaters although the week az
hand reveals but three Of the four legitimate plsy
houses functoning In their normal mediums
The Garrick has booked the film, The Last Of
the Mohicans," and at Polls, Pat Rooney and Marion
Bent the vaudeville song and dance favorites, viii
make their debut tonight as musical comedy stars
in Love Birds" with music by Sigmund Rombergz
book by Edward Allan WoOH and lyrics by Glen
McDonough
The National where Raymond Hitchcock has
been rollieking throughout the past week in
"Hitchy-Koo 1920" announces an extension Of the
engagement of that sprightly eervesence and Polls
will offer, beginning tomorrow night, weeks en-
gagement of "Pitter Patter," the musical comedy
success of Manhattan, earlier in the season
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
IN THE PICTURES.

Madeleine Van, one of the
bright spots in @HItchy Koo,
1s2o," the big Raymond Hitch
cock revue at the NationaI-ap-
per right.
Virginia CIeary, who will charm
audiences at the BeIasco thf.
week in "PItter Pntter,, the
Manhattan musical success-up-
per center.
Marion Bent, the vaudeville
favorite, who, with Pat Rooney,
makes her debut as a musical
comedy star I'm sIoye ,Birdso at
Polls t0piEht-upper right.
James carsoa, who L. seen I'm
the cast OF "SOuI Mates,7 n mu-
steal cOnfectiOn headIininE the
Cosmos bill this week-Iower
left.
Joe Marks, comedian, with
Rose SydelPs London Bellies at
the Gayety this week-lOwer
center.
Gordon DoOley, of the head-IIned
vaudeville act Mt b. +. Keith's
thfs week-lOwer right.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
'fPiter Patter"-Belaseo.

"Pitter Patter," the musical comedy success comes
the Belssco tomorrow evening. headed by Ernest
Truck "Pitter Patter~ three Eve
its includes Eve Lynn. Mildred Keats, John
Price Jones, Virginia Cleary, Frederick Hall James
Billings, Frederick Weber George Smithheld.
Charles Leroy Arthur Greeter and others Among the
notable stage effects remarkably realistic rain
a a mine shaft -Fitter Pstter-
is the work Of WIN NJ Hough, who wrote the book
an William Friedlander is responsible the
music and lyrics. "Pitter Patter" brings Mr. Truck
back TO musical comedy for the nrst time since his
appearance four years in Very Good Edde--
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Philharmonic Concerts.

The second series of the Philhar-
monic concert course, to be given
at the Polls Theater, under the
management of Mrs. Wilson Greene,
will include the following:
January 25, Mime. Alma Gluck, So
prano, and Efrem Zimbalist, violin
list; February 2, Mime. Louise Homer,
contralto, and Miss Homer, soprano:
March 2, Nine. Pavlowa and her
Ballet Russo with Symphony Or
chestra; March IA. Tftta Ruffo;
April s, Rosa Ponselle. --
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Rose SydeTs London BeHes'-Gsyety.

The atmosphere of the Orient is said to thor
oughly pervade the production offered burlesque
patrons Of the Gayety this week beginning today a
o'clock by Rose sydells London Bellies, which win
be seen for an engagement OF week at the Ninth
street playhouse One Of the striking scenes cd
the show 1t is said. is the reproduction Of the
terior Of an Arabian harem. The cast is large and
capable and among its featured members will be
seen Joe Marks Mildred Campbell Benny Howard
Dolly Davis James Horton, Theds Bernard, Nay
Leonard and Rose SydeIL jr
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Cortot as SOloist.

The third concert of the season to
be given in the New National Thea
ter by the Boston Symphony Or
chestra next Tuesday afternoon at
4:30 o'clock, will be musical event
of particular importance in that AL
fred Cortot, the eminent French
pianist, will be the soloist.
- The concert will be opened with
Lalo's Overture to the King OF
Yes" and the closing number will
be Balakireff's Oriental fantasy,
"Islamey," with piano work set for
orchestra by. the italian composer,
Alfredo CaselIa
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Miss Ziegfeld in the Studio.

Patricia Burke Ziegfeld, daughter
Of Billie Burke, had one of the most
exciting days of her young life re-
Gently when she visited the projec-
ton room at the Famous Players
Studio and for the first time saw her
mother on the screen in her most
recent picture, The Education of
Elizabeth" Z
Patricia said Me too," which may
mean anything, but Miss Burke says
it means that Patricia is going TO
be an actress. ,F e'H
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Love Bnds"- Polls

This evening at Polls Pat Rooney and Marion
Bent will make their debut the musical comedy
stage in the musical production Love Birds" pro-
duced by Wilmer Romberg- Rooney nd
Marion Bent vaudeville fsvorites- They
rounded by a brilliant array singers dancers
comedians, including Elizabeth Murray, Eva
Davenport Elizabeth Hines Emile Lea Evelyn
Csvanaugh Barrett Greenwood Tom Dingie Richard
Bold Harry Mayo James E Sullivan Sylvia Ford and
Macdonald wrote the lyrics and Edgar woolf the
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Mrs. Fiske Scores.

Mrs. Fiske's new play, Wake Up.
Jonathan" had its premiere in At
lantic City, where it was extrava-
gantly hailed. The piece is the work
OF Elmer Rice, who. as Elmer NRei-
zenstein, wrote "On Trial." and
Hatcher Hughes, for some years a
lecturer on the drama at Columbia
University. 1t is described as com
edy woven of essentially tragic
strands into a design of charm and
finish"
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Vaudeville -Cosmoa

Soul Mates" George Choos' and William BreB-
ders delightful musical comedy Offering, featuring
James Carson and Lucy o. Means, will be the extra
ordinary attraction Of the Cosmos program this
week. Two other big features included-The Four
Hickey Girls and Dance Fantasies a novel terps5-
chorean speciality. Others the bill are HHtr
and Levers, in songs, music and comedy; Mae ana
Hill. entertainers: Phil Davies comical cuss; HHrris
Weston and Will acrObats, and William FavershznS
in the film Offering, The Sin That Was His
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Last Of the Mohicans''-Garick.

Maurice Tourneurs splendid perturbation Of ].
Fenimore Coopers famous Leather Stocking tale The
Last Of the MohicsDs" win be seen Hs the featurs
photoplsy attraction the ShUbert-Garrck for one
week beginning tomorrow night Beginning o
o'clock each afternoon, the production will be shown
four times daily starting at 2, T. and p. m. The
cast that Tourneur brings this production is ex
ceptional and includes Albert Roscoe, wallace Beery.
Barbara Bedford. Lillian Hall Henry woodws rdl
Harry Lorraine, Wilson Mcdowell Theodore LercA1
Jack Mcpensld- Jose Singleton and otherA
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Vaudev1e-Susnd.

A distinctive program OF vaudeville is promised.
the Strand for this week with Brown Gardner ana
Barnett in "A Passing Revue Of New Melodies ana
Original Dance Creations" the headlined attrao-
ton William E Morris assisted by George L Spsul-
ding and Ella Clay Did Voter will be see "a
also Other acts include The Wheeler Trio gymnsstS
Billy and Dot zeitler in Hal LAngdon and
Tom Smith, Two EvanEelists on q Mission Of Joy.7
and, a photoplay Offering, Tom Moore in Henry C-
Rowland's "Duds" supported by Naomi Childerz Ed !
Stevens and others
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Toscanini Concert,

Toscanini and La Scala Orchestra
OF Milan win be heard in concert
at Polls Theater Monday and We'd
nesday afternoons. January 1T and
IL, at 4:30 o'clock. Toscanini and
his wonderful Organization Of 102
players have a reputation for SUI
perb musicianship that is world
wide and which, is making a tour
of the United States under the per-
sonal direction and leadership of
Toscanini. -. 80
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Vsudev1e-B. F. Keith's.

attractive vaudeville program is announced
B. F. Keith's this week beginning
2:I5 o'clock. William and Gordon Dooley are
announced 5 the headliners IN a distinctly looney
affair called The Vagrsnts-- Laddie C1in. the
English comedian, shares stellar honors with the
Dooleys. Others bill he Joe Cook, the
vaudeville show" the Three Dennis Sisters;
Bert and Betty Wheeler; Alexander Brothers and
Evelyn; Mcintyre and his Musical Maids, Topics OF
the Day, the Kilograms and other house additions
Last weeks show will be for the last times
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Black Beauty on the Screen.

Albert E. Smith, president of
Vitagraph, announces that BLACK
Beauty" will be presented. early in
the coming year. The camera work
is completed and the picture is be-
ing edited by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Randolph Chester, who wrote the
continuity. Jean Paige, who became
the wife Of Mr.. Smith on Tuesday
last, is the star of the production,
which was adapted from the novel
by Anna Sewell. 80
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Kubelik Concert.

Jan Kubelik. violinist, will be
heard in concert Thursday after
noon, January 13, at 4:sO o'clock,
under the management OF Mrs. will
son-Greene. This will be the third
concert in the Artists Course. Ru-
belik's fame has spread far and
wide, and his artistry has risen to
almost unheard-of proportions.
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
'Hitchy-Koo, 1920 National

'Hitchy Koo 1920" has proved such pslatabls and
delightful fare to Washington playgoers that Il has
extended its stay for the present week at ths
National. 'Htchy Koo Of 1920" is a hodge-podge Of
fun, stage pictures and enhancing ensembles OF
girls Julia Sanderson- Doyle and Dixon and others
comprise the gathered about Hitchcock in this
his fourth annual musical
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02
Today's Amusements.

Today'S AmuSementS.
NationnI-Raymond Hitchcock
in "Hitchy-hOO, 1922
PoIPs--LoVe Birds" with Pat
Rooney and Marion Beat.
KcItk's-VaudevfIIe
Strand Vaudeville and pic
lures
Cosmos-NaudeviIIe and pic
lures.
Gayety-Rose SydeIPs Lendon
Bellies.
MetropoIitsn - ~Dinty,5 with
Wesley Barry.
Rfalto sOncc to Every
Woman" with Dorothy Phillips.
PaIace-DougIas Fairbanks In
The Mark of Zarro.5
Garden Harry Carey in
''Hearts Up"
Colum bia-SEarthbound.s
hnickerbOcker-AD
CrnndalI's - Norma T1ImxdEe
in "The Probation Wife,
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02

HEN in the course of human
" calendar expires and the theateI
The Washington herald., 1921-01-02

T infrequent intervals in the theater, the seri-
drama seems to take sudden fright and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
DAKOTA FARM IS
HAVEN OF WOMEN
WITH JAIL RECORD

CHICAGO, April 1O-"Big Hazel
Meade has found = home at last on
a farm in South Dakota.
She fought the police in more
than a hundred battles in Chicago.
She has served les terms in the
Bridewell and has a two-year peni-
tertiary record.
She began her ca-eer at the age
Of 10 when she ran away from a
stepfather. She is now SIS, and has
run the gamut Of crimiuality, from
Illicit drugs TO grand larceny.
Fifteen years ago in St Louis the
chief Of police offered freedom TO the
one among so dope fiends who wrote
the best piece f original poetry. Big
Hazel won the prize.
The Salvation Army obtained her
present home for her
An unintentional jape is perpe-
trated by the Salvation Army in its
report on Big HazeTs" case:
"A pathetic incident in the de-
parture Of the woman was that Of
her separation from her most re-
cent husband. Frank Meade. Meade
is q well-known safe blower and had
but a short time ago been released
after having served a sentence for
this crime. He is now totally blind.
which units him for working at his
trade"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
LARGE ENTRY LIST
FOR FEATURE RACE
Country's Best TrOtters to En-
ter Cleveland Race Two
Horses Barred.

BY Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. O.. April q
Twenty-seven nominations have
been made for the $4,000 free-for-
all trot. the feature event of the
Grand Circuit meeting at North
Randall track the week Of Aug. s,
the Forest City Livestock and Fair
company announced Sunday night
The list includes the names of
practically all the sensational trot-
tiers of the country. with the eNcep-
ton of Peter Manning and Arion
Guy. who were barred. The race is
the richest trotting purse for the
1921 sason.
Another feature event. previously
announced. is the championship
stallion stake for three year old trot-
tiers. worth S12.5OO for which 1874
horses are entered i'm the six stake
events as follows:
The North Randell, free-for-all
trotting - entries
The Plain Dealer, 2:OS trotters. 81
entries.
The Press: 2:16 trotters. 81 en-
tries.
The Leader. eos PAGERS 10 en-
tries.
The News sweepstakes. . year old
trotters. % entries.
The American Sportsman sweep
stakes. three year old PAGERS, Is en-
tries.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
GIANTS REIEASE.

By Associated Press
NEW YORK. April 10.-The New
York Nationals sunday announced
the release of six young players 20
minor league clubs. They are out
fielder Vernon spencer and Pitcher
Jesse Winters 90 the Toronto club Of
the international league, Infelder
Roy Grimes 20 the Toledo club Of
the American association; Outfelder
Roy Carcroft 90 the Chattanooga
club Of the Southern association.
Pitcher g Evans OF the Norfolk
club o fthe Virginia league. and In
fielder Leo Kane. 90 the Hartford
club. Of the Eastern league.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
"Midgie" Smiths Sister Is His Inspiration
Coma on Nidrie,,,

Come on. Midget"
Midget Smith. generally called
"Midgie" by his fair young sister.
hasn't missed a fight staged at 1Iadi-
son Square Garden for many weeks.
And neither has his sister,
Her name is Vera and she's her
brothers lighting Inspiration.
Il just can't bear TO have my
sister see me get trimmed" says
Midget. "and she's always right
doTn there in front yelliu' ar me-
Come on Nudgie, You can soak
i'm Alta boy. Midget"
'Nfidgie's" Been Coming.
And ~Midgie" has been COMING"
for the past two weeks with the
result that he has a heap Of fistic
scalps tucked away under his slender
belt
He halls from the Panama Cana
Zone He beat every bantam who
came his way there Nobody LETT
to give him worth while battle,
50 he headed for New York.
Sister Vera trailed along.
And very shortly fans noticed a
well dressed young woman over
near Midgets corner every time tho
younsster fought.
Ard they also noticed that when
Midget got into temporary trouble
with an opponent. ne would glance
over at sister
Come on Midget"
she is always ready with that cry
And Midgie tears ~ like n tiger.
She Knows Boxing.
Hes a great little fighter" says
Tex Richard. Gle comes to mo
every week and signs up for bout
AND he never argues about price
or opponent"
The Midgets sister knows about
all there is TO know in boxing. she
likes to fan with Midgets friends
and she thinks Benny Leonard is the
greatest fighter that ever lived
Leonardo got en- all beat be-
cause he can protect himself and
vet land telling blows on an oppo-
nent"
Carpenter VIII BE Easy.
Il saw Dempsey battle Aliske at
Benton Harbo~." says she. Jacks
the hardest hitter in the game.
Carpenter viii be as easy for him
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
THE INSIDER 81 VS.

George Gibson of the Pirates cuts
down his golf roster. He doesn' t
approve of batters hitting low balls.
Stadium to seat 5000 will be
built at Forest Hills. n. Y. TO ac-
Commodate Davis Cup fans.
Ehmke may be paired with Bas-
sler for a prize Tiger battery. Then
Ehmke won't have 10 watch the
bases. Bassler has a sureshot arm.
"Duster" Mails may have "Rab-
bit Ears for hearing remarks on
the sideline but cotton is very
cheap commodity.
Ty Cobb is using the honor sys-
tenn on his ball club. Give the bad
one plenty of rope and they quickly
hans themselves" is his motto.
Charles Paddock may have broken
two sprint records in the vast. but
the 5keptical east wants TO mold its
own IhgersoI on him before believ-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11
HENDRICKS AFTER
NEEDED STRENGTH
Predicts Indians Will Give d
Great Battle With Re
bOlstering.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 10
Two good pitchers and a catcher
who can hit. are needed TO make
Indianapolis a contender for the
American association peunant this
year. in the opinion of Manager
Jack Hendricks He expected to
have the three players before the
season begins or soon thereafter.
AS the team lines UP. at present,
Hendrick is confident it viii finish
in the first division. Only two
changes in the infieId Of 1920 will
be made at the start. Sticking being
II second base and either Baird or
Lutzke at third CovingtOn viii be
a { first, Schrieber at short and Cos
sett behind the bat.
Has Hard Hitters.
Rehg will be in Centerfield. He
bstted well over 800 last year Kin
sella. a leading batter in the Inter
national league in 1920, viii he in
left and SINNERS, last year utility,
will cover right. Besides these men.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-04-11

ing
Two New York Giants in court
for boxing with the umpire.
Sounds like the old days.
Gene Paulette. recent pupil of
Judge Lands school for better base
bail, will play semi-pro ball at Mas
sillon. ..
Rome has heard about Babe
Ruth's prowess as a homerun hitter.
Babe has been invited TO visit Italy
and instruct Caesars ancestors in
athletics.
RIGHT EARFUB
While outdoors ali is turning green
There comes a mystery.
Why has that color broken out
Upon my Jowelry?
LEFT EARFUL
a home-run hitter must have
strength,
Good eyes for curves and speed
Sut most Of all n is his nerve
That stands him most in need.