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The Washington times., 1921-08-14

riety section of the bills will contain
the pick of American and European
talent and novelties.
In New York City the two leading
vaudeville theatres are to be the I'm
perial, now nearing completion at
Seventh avenue and Fifty-ninth street.
dollars, is designed to top ANY theatcr
The Imperial costing over one million
dollars, is designed to top any theatre
ever constructed by the firm and the
claim Is made that in every particu-
lar it will be the peer of vaudeville
theaters the world over. The seating
capacity in 1900.
In Chicago Shubert vaudeville is 10
be shown in that city's most elegant
and expensive playhouse, Wood
Apollo. This handsome pile, built
without thought of expense by the
Mccormick estate and Al Woods,
spells the last word In modern theater
construction. Its recent opening as
Chicago's most perfect home Of the
legitimate was State event.
At that time the Messrs. Shubert
began to lay plans TO acquire the
theater for the use OF vaudeville ard
1t Is only within the past few weeks
rat the deal was consummJtod The
Apollo's beauty, commodlousDess aud
location will place Shubert vaudeville
In the front rank as far as that par
ticular city is concerned.
The plans for Philadelphia call for
two theaters-for the present the
Chestnut Street Opera House, which
Is being remodeled at a cost OF over
a quarter Of a million doi;nrs, and,
later the Forrest theater. The latter
house, now I:aying tho attractions of
Klaw and Erlanger, IS wlthou: cues
ton one of the most desirable theaters
in Philadelphia.
The other cities and theaters to be
used are as follows: In Boston, the
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
METROPOLITAN
Gypsy Blood"

Pola Negri, magnificent star OF the
continental screen, whose triumph as
Du Barry in Passion" is still fresh
in the minds of picture lovers, will be
the brilliant luminary of the bill at
Crandall's Metropolitan Theater for
one week only. beginning this after
noon at 3, in First Nationals exclusive
premiere presentation of Gypsy
Elood." a colorful film adaptation of
Prosper Merimee's original French
version of Carmen"
Gypsy Blood" while II relates the
vivid life story of La Carmencita, the
sirenic cigarette girl OF Old Seville. is
not q rewritten libretto nor a rear
rangement of the stage play made
famous by Olga Nethersole. II is an
entirely new form of the Merimee tale
OF a seductive maid, a susceptible
dragon, a daring band of smugglers
and the motley crowd from the bull
ring. directed with consummate skill
by Ernst Lubitsch who was also re-
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. RwuakIzyoZMxyu,
TIE R4Ap TO LONDON"
TCNe|60CEe/

Silent Men" and other screen class
les, will be seen as the featured
player at Loew's Palace for the full
week beginning this afternoon in the
stellar role of THE Conquest OF
Canaan" Psramount's splendid and
appealing perturbation OF Booth
Tarkington's famous American story
of the same name.
r. William Neill has directed this
brilliant product of Tarkington's
literary genius and the story itself
was scenarized by Frank Wright
Tuttle. Although Mr.. Meiyhan has
the featured role of Joe Louden in
this great cinema production, he is
supported by a brilliant cast that
includes Doris Kenyon in the role
opposite him.
Others who have prominent parts
in the production are Riley Hatch.
Jed Prounty, Macy Harlan. Paul
Everton, Malcolm Bradley, Charles
Able, Ann Egleston, Diana Allen
and many others.
Mr.. Meighan's appearance In The
Conquest of Canaan" definitely re-
moves him from his sphere Of crook
melodrama in which he has achieved
his chief photoplay laurels. In this
Harrington Characterization, Mr..
Meighan not only assumes what is
probably the most difficult and ex-
acting role of his career but II Is
notable that he enacts II with a
skill and decisive assurance that
is even in advance of his own pre-
vious acting record.
In THE Conquest OF Canaan Mr..
Meighan is seen as Joe Louden, the
Young man from the other side" OF
the little town of Canaan, a faction
opposed to the eminently respectable
element that is so ably represented
by Judge Martin Pike. The story
concerns the almost hopeless fight
for recognition, social and profess
sional, that Joe Louden waged
against the 'respectables" Of this
small American town.
How Joe Louden goes to the next
town, masters the study of law. re-
turns TO Canaan as an attorney and
vanquishes Judge Pike, the leader OF
the 'respectables" in n legal fight
that rocks the community are all
incidental to Joe's complete triumph
when he Is elected mayor OF the
town and attains to the love OF n
girl who has always worshlped him.
THE Conquest OF Canaan" the
featured attraction, will be delight.
fully and bounteously supplemented
by a splendid array OF shortlength
program offerings. including splen'
did overture selection by the Palace
symphony Orchestra under the direc-
ton of Thomas J. Cannon.
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Majestice Theater, one OF the largest
and most beautiful houses in that city
In Brooklyn, the Shubert Crescent;
Newark, the Rialto, now undergoing
extensive alterations; Baltimore, the
historic and restful Academy of Music.
which for years has been controlled by
Klaw and Erlanger; Washington, the
Shubert-Belasco for years a leading
dramatic house; Pittsburgh, the Shu.
bert Theater; Cleveland, the Euclid
Avenue Opera House; Detroit, the
Detroit Opera House; Cincinnati, the
new Shubert Theater which, is now
under the course OF construction at a
cost Of over 100000; Dayton, the
Liberty Theater, till few months ago
operated by the b. y. Keith circuit;
Louisville, the Strand Theater; Spring
field, Mass, the Capitol Theater. and
theaters in Providence, st. Louis and
Kansas City.
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LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"ProxieS"

Loew's Columbia Theater will pre-
sent, beginning this afternoon at 3
O'Clock, Proxies" the vivid and cap
tivating romantic melodrama by
Frank r. Adams, which has been
picturized by George d. Baker as
Paramount Cosmopolitan production.
Norman Kerry and Eczema Keefe are
featured in the chief roles of this
sparkling story Of high society and
higher finance, and subsidiary roles
are enacted with force and skill by
Ray Dean, Jack Crosby, Paul Ever
ton and a number of others.
Proxies" is the story of Peter,
butler in a fashionable home. who
has served q prison sentence, but is
now going straight" In the same
The Washington times., 1921-08-14

Adopted from "Agatha's Aunt"
The Popular NoVel By
Harriet Loomis Smith
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
Next Month Will Witness
Inauguration of Latest
Scheme of New York
Producers - Chain of
More Than Twenty
Handsome Houses Will
Be Used in Wheel Ex-
tending to Kansas City.

Shubert vaudeville becomes a
reality in September when the
Messrs. Lee and j. j. Shubert open
t,,is new style of entertainment in
over twenty theaters in the prin-
cipal cities between Kansas City
and New York, reaching north to
Boston and south to Washington.
where the Shubert- Belasco will be
used.
This announcement was made
yesterday by the Messrs. Shubert,
who will personally direct the pol
icy of the circuit.
Unlike their chain of legitimate
theaters. which represents the work
of lifetime, the Messrs. Shubert
have quietly taken over by lease or
purchase some of the costliest and
most thoroughly equipped theater
properties in the chief cities and
within the period of week these
houses will be opened flying the
banner Of Shubert vaudeville.
As to the extention of the circuit,
which Is inevitable, no attempt is
4 TO be made to increase the number
OF houses till after the formal open.
Ing. The plans at present are those
as mapped out by the Messrs. Shu.
bert last spring.
The achievement of organizing In
such short space of time so com
plete chain of theaters was due
largely to the perfection of the or
ganization headed by Lee and J. ].
Shubert. During all of the negotia
tons there. has been no attempt at
publicity. Vt the same time this
work was going on Shubert vaude-
vile has quietly signed up many of
the best known and most popular
headliners in America and Europe, and
when the houses are opened these
acts will be formed into unit organi-
cations. The majority Of the acts
nave been signed for a season of
fifty weeks.
Want 1t Superior.
IL Is the aim OF the Messrs. Shu-
bert to make their new style OF
variety superior to any form of SINH.
lar entertainment. For over six
months a creating staff has been
steadily at work preparing material
ana acts. and this staff remains n
feature OF the organization. Pro-
oucers, writer's, composers, and d.
reotors-many of them international
~ famous, are included in the per-
sonnet Of the general staff.
AS features of each bill there will
be condensed versions of famous
musical productions, established dra-
matte successes, operettas, and mod.
ern revues. In many instances these
miniature productions will be played
by the full and original casts. That
the new circuit is able to present so
many stars is due to the large num-
Der OF well-known actors and
actresses already under contract to
the Messrs. Shubert. The pure va
The Washington times., 1921-08-14
LOEW'S PALACE
"ConqueSt of Canaan"

There is an unquestioned thrill in
the announcement from Loew's Pal
ace Theater that Thomas Meighan,
the brilliant young Paramount star
of THE Prince Chap" Conrad in
Quest OF His Youth" THE City Of
The Washington times., 1921-08-14

atmosphere OF luxury and social emil
nence, but brims throughout with a
compelling romantic interest.
Although Proxies" is announced
as the featured attraction OF the
program at the Columbia, there will
be a bountiful and attractive array
of added program subjects OF par
ticular appeal, including always a
notable overture selection by the Co
lumbia Symphony Orchestra under
the direction Of Director Brusilof.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
PataoonIan Game.

Oddly enough, 1t & on the immense
plain at the southeastern foot Of the
Cordillera de los Andes the wild horses
or mustangs are easiest found and the
guanaco abounds. Hither the Tehu-
elches travs: for the hunting. The
guanaco is Of use to the Indians In
every way. The flesh Of 1t Is excel
lent eating, and made tnto a kind OF
pemmican that Is eaten when the tribe
f. on the march; the skin is used for
clothes for the toldos: the sinews
serve as q thread; the skin Of the neck
furnishes thongs for bolas and brides
the skin OF the hough supplies them
with 4 kind Of moccasin shoe, and
from the bones they cut spoons. cups,
dice and make their fav0rite instru-
ment.-BOys' Life.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

eIAnese fishermen do most Of their
GsAing by means Of what is known as
q ghost boat. This. explains the De-
trOit News, consists Of long board
painted white, and arranged in posi-
tor In the water. The top must not
BE too high above the surface. Of the
water for tbs 6sh It Is desired to cap.
tura to leap over. When in position
the ghost resembles very much the
white side OF 3 boat or punt. The
Ash, seeing this white board, become
frightened. and in fear they leap over
the board. At the back Of the board
However, nets are arranged In sucl
q position that those fish that succeed
N leaping the board land IN the nets
and are caught The amount Of hsh
caught by the employment OF ghost
boats is very large indeed, and the
method has the advantage Of prevent
ing the smaller fry from getting In
to the nets, as they are unable to
leap over the board.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

Naturalists in experimenting with
bats have whirled cane over their
head so rapidly chat the cane APP
peared 70 be misty funnel. On
their heads they wore caps Of vivid
cOlors that bats dislike and would
frequently fly at. The, bats would
rush at them until the whirling cane
was reached and then dart down,
touch the cap and fly away. passing
between the orbit Of the cane with
cut being touched, demonstrating q
keenness o. observation and delicacy
Of speed judgment uneQualed by any
OtheS living animal. To make this
the more unusual the bats eyes are
dim and weak, and 1t depends al
most entirely upon the sensitiveness
Of its wings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

Fig trees are extremely sensitive to
cold, the slightest touch of Jack
Frost" being sufficient to kill the trees.
Seldom do they rear or mature fruit
above the latitude Of Louisiana,
writes George Parke In the American
Forestry Magazine. But a fig tree,
planted beside mud-and-stick Chin
ney Of q negro's cabin near Jackson.
Miss, chung so closely to the warm
surface. passing round between the
side Of the building AID thence to the
top, shove which the shoots are seea
like q crown Of emerald. THUS the
tree endured the frost and occasional
snow Of a severe winter, bore fruit
and thrived amid inhospitable sur
rOundings.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Success Ia Earned.

There is no easy way to success.
The men who get there earn their
passage. One who would arrive must
pay the price. Truisms? Platitudes?
Granted. But the fact remains. Sue
cess means long hours OF labor and
little sleep while one Is on the way.
It means tired eyes and the ache Of
muscles. struggle to the point Of ut
ter exhaustion, patience and unfag-
ging zeal. and a determination that
never waivers. 1t means perennial
refusal to be satisfied with the achieve
ment Of today, and determination
to generate a little more steam to-
morrow.-Country Gentleman.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
cau.e Of Forest Fires.

OF thousands Of fires only frac-
ton are due to lightning and unpre-
ventable accident, says the American
Forestry Magazine OF Washington.
which adds that the great majority Of
the fires that are constantly enlarg-
ing our deserts OF barren sand. scrub
oak, chaparral and briers. are due to
the carelessness OF human beings-due,
not only to the carelessness Of persons
who are directly responsible for. the
fires, but to the Indifference Of the
great body of people whose composite
opinion permits the campers, the
farmers, the railroads. and others to
start and leave or lose control Of the
fires that do the damage.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Animal. Cur. Physical ilI..

It hardly seems possible that AMI
mails can carry their knowledge Of
surgery to the extent Of curing sore
or wounded eye, yet such Is the case.
One 80 injured will find dark room
q cave or g hollow treeeor perhaps a
hollow In the ground-lie on Its back
and continually licking one Of its fore
feet. apply the Damp to the injured
optic and, between the darkness and
the poulticelike application of the
moistened paw, will recover as surely
and as rapidly as If in private hos.
pital attended by an eminent surgeon
with the advantage Of having no ex.
cessive bills to pay.-Exchange.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

in Food For Scandal" the second
Wanda 'Hawley starring vehicle for
Realart, is the manner in which
Sylvia, the sprie tly heroine, at
tempts to get clients foriher. lover,
who is struggling lawyer and too
poor to marry until he works up. a
more lucrative practice. Sylvia de-
termines that clients the poor dear
boy must and shall have. So she
sets out to get them, by the Ito her)
entirely simple and legitimate, me-
thods of vamping them!eg
Well, the dear girl succeeded in
getting a client for her lawyer, all
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
THE ONLY WAY.

I "What are you doing7' said the
manager of the hotel. = ''Do YOU want
to asphyxiate yourself and die on our
hands?"
whats the matter with your"
you've gone and blown out the
gas"
Muffin Of the kind. I am entitled
to the use OF this gas. sin't.I7"
EYES,"
"Well, I can't get any satisfaction
by lighting 1t. The only way l can
get my moneys worth is to sit here
and smell 1t II
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

right. Soon he found ne had
nice healthy divorce case to handle.
And Sylvia almost had more than
she could manage in getting every
thing satisfactorily explained to
everybody.
food For Scandal" comes to this
city next Sunday, and will be
shown on the screen of the YMCA
theatre. Picture lovers recall Miss
Hawley's delightful comedy success,
"Miss Hobbs" will not miss this
photoplay, which shows the young
comedienne in an entire different but
equally. amusing situation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

and whether she is trying to write
an insurance policy on your life in
favor of distant great aunt who
will die decades ahead of you and
doesn't need any more money any
how, or whether she is trying to sell
you a bungalow site in a distant
state, or stock in radium factory,
she vry likely closes the contract.
But don't ever let woman try
to get clients for you, if you value
your peace and your business reputa-
ton.
One of the most amusing episodes
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
orasshoppsrs in Glacier.

At the headwaters Of the East and
West Rosebud rivers, In the Bear
tooth mountains Of Montana, is gla-
cier, known as Grasshapper- glacier.
from the fact that there are thousands
Of grasshoppers imbedded In the per-
petual ice h as perfect manner as If
preserved In alcohol for exhibition.
Scientists believe the insects were
caught In the storms In attempting
to cross the mountain range.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
WOMEN CAN'T HELP.

fAME1NU MEN
= When a woman works at her own
job, she usually does pretty well atait,
for in spite of the century-old tradi-
ton that woman's place is in the
hbmes tn war proved conclusively
that women in every land could
make good outside the home at a
variety of occupations.
But when q woman takes a hand
in assisting man at his job, the
results are likely to be unusual, to
say the least. For q woman always
has some method of her own for ar
irving at anysset goal, and the poor
man she is supposed to be assisting
has little to do but take orders from
her, or else sit back in bewilderment
and watch her manage the job in her
own sweet way, which, like the ways
of Providence, is always myster-
ious way.
Take the woman's method of get
ting a job, Or of getting clients. A
man merely fits up an Office, hangs
out his sign, and sits down to-
watchful waiting for business to-
come his way. But woman does
far more. She uses that elusive
quality of hers which Sir James M
Barrie has fttingly described as
shat damned charm" She puts
on her prettiest frocks, her most
becoming hats, her newest gloves;
her most provoking pumps, and she
deliberately sets out to charm sucl
cess. She brings all her dimples,
all her pretty small talk, all her
cleverest social graces into play
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
A Personal Misfortune.

"Just because your candidate was
defeated. you don't think the country
is going to pot, do your"
''No," said the melancholy citizen.
ST don't. But since my candidate
promised mela job IL he got elected,
l don't see what's to prevent me from
going to pot"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

ID. w. Davis, Pastor
Sunday school 9:45. Mrs. F. T.
Beers, Supt.
Public worship HOO and 1880 p.
M.
Mid-week prayer meetings.
Tuesday evening Mrs. C. C, Phelps.
Wednesday evening at the Par
sonage. VIC. Howell leader.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Subtle stratsasrs,

"Did you advise that fenderfoot to
provide himself with gunY"
"Yes," said Cactus Joe. "And so
did the rest of the boys"
81 thought he. was the most un-
popular man. In Crimson Gulch."
HE is. And there isn't chance
Of his fOolin' around with a gun twen-
ty-four hours without hurtin' hisself
more or less considerable"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
THE NEW KIND

She: understand that Mrs. Ticks
10 sueInp her husband for divorce on
che grounds Of non-support
He: Why her husband 10 40 ceed
and faithful husband ~ there L.
She: Well you see Mrs. Ticks 10
running for the Legislature on the
Republican ticket and her husband
10 q Democrat.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
opened HE Mouth All Right

Patience suppose your old uncle
from the country was so interested at
the opera that he dida't open his
mouth oncef
Patrice-Didn't open his mouth
oncel Why, say, he was yawning dur
ing the entire performance!
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

The Washburn Anti-Tuberculosis
Assn will meet in the Commercial
Club rooms Monday evening May is
at 500 o'clock. All members and
every one interested are cordially in
vited to attend. -.
DIR. C. o. WESCOTT, Pres.
d. w. DAVIS, Sec'y.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Went Too Fast.

Jack--Yes, had q little balance in
,the bank, but got engaged two
months ago, and now
Muriel--Ah, love makes the world
go round.
Jack--Yes, but / didn't think 1t
would go round so fast. as to make me
lose my balance. p
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN

Rev. Chr. Christensen, Pastor
Confirmation services next Sunday
at 1000.
Communion services 2:3O.
No Sunday school and no services
in the evening.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Cause for Wonder.

II wonder why the baby IL dissatis-
fed with its mush and milkf
81 do, too. The food is palatable
and the child is too young to have any
pronounced theories about cal0ries.s
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Forcequi Debate.

"That auctioneer seems to be very
convincing In his appeals to his hear
ers."
mo wonder; he uses such knock
down arguments"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
rakea No Chances.

"Your husband seems alw avs to re-
member your wedding anniversary"
Eyes, but don't give him the credit.
/ take pains every year to see that
he doesn't forget II"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Advice.

/ Advice that may be pzofersdy
Often fills q book.
A million kinds are offered,
But only one gets took.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH D
SWEDISH LUTHERAN

Rev. A. Road. Pastor. Vi Y.
Services as follows:R !,
Ashland, May Is, 1890 A. M.
Washburn, May Is, 7:30 P. M.
Bayfield,, May 20, 1890 A. M.
Ashland, May %, 1880 P. M.
Nash, May 20, 1880 A. M.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

81 hear, old man, that You won $50
CD the election"
Eyes, but have already loaned $40
Of 1t, so make your touch light"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
Otto Hattstaedt. Pastor

Pentecost Sunday May Is,
schurch worship at 2:30 p. M. A
special offering for missions will be
taken up. Everybody welcome to
all our church services. Sunday
school after services.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
Good Reason.

Don't you hate man who trades
on being popular cutup?''
= you've said It. I've just been read
ing my last surgical bill.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
The Popular Craze.

"She was caught red-handed."
"You don't mean it! What was she
doingY
"Dyeing her hair"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES

. SERVICES AT THE CHURCHES, .
. o AsAra SssH
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
c. HI. Waters, Pastor. - =
Sunday school 9:45 A. M. Supt.
Mrs. M. Stapleton.t
Preaching servicesT11 A. M.
Week night meeting Wednesday.
Mems Club second Monday- Of each
month.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12

GETTING The BLAME
Dusty Dick: see Uncle Sam has
been selling good many ships here.
lately, Ralph.
Rusty Ralphs ! recon che seth
Amendments responsible fer 6at
seeIn' as how Il done away with oil
the schoonerGs
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1921-05-12
What q Wonder 10.
He is a wonder.
People tell,
When given q task
He does Il well.
The Real Word.

~Grabb's critics declare lie Is pig
gish in the way he tries to get every
sort Of profit for himself
I'm other words, they blame him
for trying to hogment his income"