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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
EIepbants Raid Railway station.

We are used to stories Of how an
elephant occasionally upsets a circus
but It is rare we hear of an orgy of
destruction like that which occurred
in the Malay peninsula. A herd of
wild elephants attacked railway
station, pulling down the station
masters kitchen and bathroom. They
did the same to the clerks quarters
and then tackled the station while the
office force looked on from trees. One
elephant took off an automatic weigh
ing machine as souvenir of the raid,
but finding it heavy, threw 1t down
on the track. One of the elephants
trumpeted the recall and they all went
back into the jungle except one who
fell in a well and had to be cut out
by human aid, but was not detained.
BY the time help arrived after gen
eral telegraphic alarm the huge beasts
had entirely OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
HAD MIGHTY SUSPICIOUS LOOK
Washington Correspondent Tells OF
Joke Played by Senators on
Veteran Capitol Barber.

One of the most remarkable things
afout men, be they of high or low es-
tate, is that they never grow up.
Take for instance, that group Of ell
der statesmen In the United States
senate. Here Is the trick they were
caught playing on Sims, the old negro
barber at the capitol, who has been
shaving them and their kind for forty
years.
Sims is a preacher and great Bibli-
cal authority when he is not shaving
senators. He is profoundly religious.
He has confidence in his fellows.
So, when Senator Harry New of In
diana told Sims that he had present
for him, the venerable barber walked
into the trap all unsuspecting.
The senator said he wanted to be-
stow his present in private. He and
Sims went into an anteroom. The SEN
ator squatted down and Sims did like
wise. The senator took from his pock-
ct large-sized pair OF dice and rolled
them out on the carpet. Sims watched.
At this moment group Of sena-
tors, in the plot with New, burst into
the room. There. apparently, were Sen
ator New and the old barber, despite
his pro:estations of religion, shooting
craps. The statesmen were Mortified.
An employee Of the senate had been
caught gambling. Sims, of all men,
had gone wrong after forty years;
Sims, whom they trusted implicitly. 1t
was case that called for drastic ac-
tion.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
EDUCATION LAWS TOO LOOSE
children's Bureau Of United States
Department of Labor Deplores
Some Exemptions Allowed.

Every state now has a compulsory
day school attendance law, according
TO information recently furnished by
the United States Department of La
Dor through the children's bureau. The
bureau has just completed an analysis
of education laws affecting child labor,
the results of which are published in
chart entitled state Compulsory
School Standards Affecting the EN-
ployment of Minors"
In five states attendance Is required
until eighteen years of age, in two
of these in certain districts only; In
three until seventeen and in thirty
two until sixteen, One state requires
attendance until fifteen, six others and
the District of Columbia until four
teen. and one state requires attendance
until the age of twelve years, but
applies this to illiterates only.
Unfortunately, says the bureau, the
exemptions in the majority of states
are so numerous that they greatly lin
ii the application of the law The
most common exemptions are for en-
ployment or upon completion of a
specified school grade. Four states
specifically exempt for work in agri-
cultural pursuits. three with no age pro-
vision. Laws of fourteen other states
contain loosely worded provisions ex-
empting n child at any age, which
might be used to cover absence for
farm work as well as for many other
purposes. Several states exempt a
child whose services are necessary for
the support of himself or others, with
out any age or educational provision.
The amount of attendance required
is still unsatisfactory in many states,
several demanding only II, 16, or 20
weeks in a year. Even in states
where city children must attend for
eight or nine months, the amount of
attendance required in rural school
districts is sometimes considerably less.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Palestine chariots.

DR.. Clarence S. Fisher, curator OF
the Babylonian section of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania museum, will I'M
dertake what he describes as one of
the most important excavations ever
made in the Holy land and the first
since the beginning Of the World war.
He expects to find among other
things, some of the iron chariots men
toned in the Bible which prevented
the children of Israel from capturing
Bethshan, near which city some OF
the greatest battles Of early history
were fought.-Scientific American.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
HORSES ABLE TO TELL TIME
steeds Hired by the Hour Good Judges
of Distance, According to This
Stable Manager.

A rider needs strong hand and a
firm seat 10 ride the hired horses of a
certain suburban riding academy when
he attempts TO go beyond an hours
distance from the stable, according to
the New York Sun. The rates are IS
for two hours, and the horses have be-
come so accustomed to going one hour
out and one back that when the first
hour is reached and the rider does not
turn back toward the stable his horse
insists upon doing it for him.
Beyond this first hour, If the rider
still wishes mistakenly or extrava-
gantly to ride still farther away from
the stable, he will have to fight his
horse every twenty-five or thirty yards
as the horse attempts to turn back,
and there will be no further JOY in the
ride. If he complains to the manager
Of the stable, the manager will be
politely regretful IL the rider is a
stranger, or he will tell him the honest
truth If the rider is an old acquain-
lance.
81 get so many inexperienced
riders" the manager will tell you,
"and they have no sense Of direction
and keep no track of the time, and IL
it were not for the good sense of the
horses the riders would either lose
themselves in the countryside or would
perhaps realize at some point that
their limit was nearly up and then
would come laundering in with winded
and steaming horses.
''These horses manage the ride them
selves and the riders have very little
to do with It." said the stable manager,
"and in that way they protect the
riders, they protect themselves and
they protect me-"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Indian. Moved in slnaI. zinc.

To go Indian file is simply to walk
In single file. The Indians, when trav-
cling through the woods, especially
ON the warpath. moved in single file
the one behind treading exactly in
the footsteps of the one ahead, and
the last man carefully effacing the
footprints of those that had preceded
him. In this way the Indians were
able to conceal not only their num-
bers, but also their whereabouts.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
snow on subway Tracks.

II is possible many OF our readers
have wondered at the appearance of
the tracks at the subway stations in
New York city, says the Scientific
American. There Is usually a real
istic Christmas snow on the tracks,
but the PETERBOROUGH company has a
method in this artificial snow system.
The roadbed around each station Is
spread with calcium chloride, which
has a peculiar property of drawing
moisture out Of the air and turning
gradually from a white powder into
drops of liquid, which remain in this
condition for months. This serves to
hold the dust and bacteria like the
sprlnkling of a dusty street. The
hurtling of trains through the sta
lions has little or no effect on this
deposit.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
No Lady at All.

Albert, aged five, had been severely
punished by maternal hands. HIS
father on arriving home, found him
In tears.
whats the matter, SOM" he asked.
Daddy" replied Albert, pointing an
accusing finger at his mother, "all
have to say is that I'm completely
surprised at that lady."-American
Legion Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29

In Egypt is plant called the res
direction flower 1t is seen as little
ball hanging on fragile stem, re-
sembling in color and shape shrunk-
en- poppy-head. Sleeping. bur not dead,
the flowers are aroused by being i'm
mersed in water, and then supported
In an upright position. Soon the fibers
begin TO stir. Slowly they unfold, I'M
I'll, with petals thrown back, il be-
comes beautiful starry flower, not
unlike an aster.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Military Poker.

Rookie-This saluting business re-
minds me of game Of poker.
Vet-How so?
Rookie-An officer passes me and l
raise him five.
vet-Yes, and whether you do or
not, you're liable to get call.-Am-
eriean Legion Weekly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Sheep With Many Horns.

In their wild state all sheep were
furnished with pair of horns, but the
number never exceeded two until some
curious specimens were discovered in
several isolated sections Of Asia. These
species had from four to six no the
upper set being graduated he
smallest ones just above u. $.
Curiously enough, the two lower 8
always curve upward, while Q
pair curl downward.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
RatherI

The young man had just been ac-
copied In his rapture he exclaimed:
"But do you think, my love, am
good enough for your"
His wife-to-be looked sternly at him
for a moment, and replied:
Good enough for me. You've got
to be.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
nElasoon Mean, EaIlurs.

Fiasco is the Italian word for a bot
tie or flask. II is said that the vene-
tian glassblowers, in making their
beautiful glassware. when they dis
covered flaw in the bulb would con-
vert ii into an ordinary flask or fiasco,
whence fiasco came to mean a failure.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
All Gold Hosrded in East.

1t is estimated that at least $10,-
100000 in gold is boarded every year
by the native population in India, AZ
RIGA and Persia, for whom gold has
a wonderful fascination. Any gold
that comes into their hands as wages,
or in any other way, is Immediately
hidden away.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Suggestive Pc, Name.

Guess III have TO stop calling my
wife 'Toots.'"
"Why so?"
ut always reminds her that she
wants an automobile"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29
Revised.

Laugh and the world laughs with
Won. or II II doesn't you should wor-
ry,r--I;usron Transcript.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1921-09-29

Crescent Friday and Saturday,
BEST show of the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02

first with classic Interpretation and
the second with dramatic fire and
convincing sincerity. Miss Lashanska
also has a charming personality and
perfect poise, which was tested when
a large cat unexpectedly dashed from
the orchestra. over the footlights and
into the orchestra pit, not in the least
disturbing the singer. though she was
in the midst of an aria from Louise.
AT the close of her number she was
enthusiastically recalled many times.
the applause amounting to an ova-
ton.
The symphony. Haydn's. in G major.
known as the Military" was played
with simplicity. delicacy and grace.
but the tone of the violins was thin
and there seemed a lack of unity in
the playing. in strong contrast to that
of the orchestras heard here very re-
Gently The last number was Roger
DucaSse'S Suite FrancaiSc.' in D ma
ior. which, in distinct contrast to the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Dorothy Jardon.

keith's vaudeville next week will pre-
sent Dorothy Jardon. star of grand
opera and the concert stage, who made
national hit with the Chicago Crane
opera Company last season, as its
stellar feature. Masters and kraft's
revue. "On With the Dance" de-
scribed as radiant novelty. display
ing IA clever cast. bewildering costumes
and hewitching girls: Harry Tighe
comedian. and Edna Leedom, in It'd
bits of Musical Comedy; Thomas F.
Swift and Helen H. Kelley. popular
farceurs Cum Drops" and other acts
and the usual house additions will
complete the bill.
Sunday at and sis pm Pearl
Regay. Mason and Keller and the
current weeks offerings will be seen
for the last times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
WAY Down East

D. w. Griffiths motion picture tri-
umph. Way Down East" will con-
tinue at Polls Theater next week. The
new Griffith artistic efforts in colors,
lights and effects have made a dis
tinct impression on local screen pa
irons, and those who show preferences
for the spoken stage presentation
have been profoundly impressed by
the manner in which this genius of
the film has made this old play a new
thing with a scope of greater appeal
Not the least interest centers in the
remarkable cast, which includes Lii
liam Gish. Richard Barthelmess, Low
ell Sherman. Burr Mcintosh Mary
Hay. Mrs Morgan Belmont and a host
of others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Strand.

Next week. beginning Monday, the
photoplay Offering at the Strand I'he.-
ter will show for the first time in Wash
lngton THE Stealers," William Christy
Cabanne's story. and Robertson Cole
superspecial. with special stage and
lighting effects. Mr.. Cabanne, former
assistant to David Wark Griffith, con-
ceived, wrote. directed and produced
1.-THE Stealers"
A farcial oddly. by Howard Clark.
entitled Mine O'Clock" will be the
feature of the vaudeville bill. Others
VIII be Wilbur and Lyke. in songs
bounds and sayings: Edah Delbridee
and lobe Greemer, in their own song
hits: Hart and Helene, opponents Of
music. harmony and originalities, and
Billy Bernard and Charlotte Meyers, in
The Cabby and the Fare"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Cleveland Orchestra.

program of unusual interest Is
promised by Nikolai Sokoloff, conductor
OF the Cleveland Orchestra, for the first
appearance of that organization at the
National Theater Tuesday afternoon,
February s. The principal orchestral
work will be Rachma ninoff's Sym
phony No. 2 in E Minor
Mishel Piastro. violinist, whose first
appearance in America this season has
inspired high commentator, will play
Lalo's Spanish Symphony for Violin
and Orchestra" 1.-THE Mastersingers"
prelude by Wagner concludes the pro-
gram.
Seats are now on sale at Mrs. Greene's
concert bureau. 18th and G streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Extra Dry"

William B. Friedlander's big musica!
comedy production, Extra Dry with
book by Harlan Thompson and music
and lyrics by Friedlander himself.
will be the great feature of the Cos
mos Theater bill next week. Fea-
turing Jack Fairbanks. Jeanette
Lawrence, Sue Parker and Lawrence
Ackerland. with one of the most bril-
liant choruses of the season. it is
announced as the highest priced act
of the year. Others will include
Marconi and Marconi accordion stars
Robert Henry Hughes and company
in Bill Blithers. Lawyer" an anus
ing play; Wilson and Wilson in 1.-THE
Bandmaster and the Coon Leon and
MitiZi. acrobats comical. and Lawle:
and Little in songs and merry chatter
The great matinee feature will be
Fatty Arbuckle's big photoplay. THE
Life of the Party" Mack Sennett 9
The Fireside Brewer" will lead the
other film features shown at all per
formances.
4 very good bill is promised for
Sunday. starting at 3 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
"Cognac."

"Cognac." a comedy-drama. in three
acts. will be presented at the Shubert-
Relasco Theater next Monday night
This company. organized for Broadly way.
where it will be seen following it's en-
gagement here, includes Olive Tell, Tom
Powers. Edith King. James Seeley. Syl-
via Field and others. "Cognac" is based
on a small village in Vermont. Tom
Powers impersonates Elmer Stubs, a
doughboy who has just returned from
overseas with a French war bride, Mar
cell impersonated by Olive Tell Cyrus
Wood. as another doughboy. Earl Wat
kins. also returned from the front, dis
covers in Marcelle none other than Cog
nae. famous French cocotte. Then
comes trouble, which is finally straight
eped ont
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Child Movies at Auditorium.

movies for children at the Auditorium,
18th and New York avenue northwest.
will open on February >. with Jack
and the Bean Stalk" included in the
program. The performances will he
given at 1890 in the morning and in
the afternoons at 1870 and $50. The
management announces Il purpose to
give clean. wholesome programs.
The story of lack and the Bean
Stalk so familiar to the nursery is
enacted. with the exception of the
we1lremembered giant. entirely by
children
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Sir Philip Gibbs Tuesday.

Sir Philip Gibbs, the famous English
journalist and author. who is making
short lecture tour Of the United
States, will be heard in this city at
Polls Theater Tuesday afternoon,
February 8. at 4 o'clock, under the
local management of r. Arthur Smith.
Mr.. Gibbs will have as his subject
What America Means to the World"
a topic on which he is acknowledged
to be a foremost authority.
Tickets may be obtained at the Of
hces OF II. Arthur Smith, 1906 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Photoplay Features.
Marriage of William Ashe. -

May Allison will be featured at
Loew's Palace Theater next week. be-
ginning next Sunday in THE Mar
riage of William Ashe." based on Mar
garet Mayo's stage version of the
celebrated novel by Mrs Humphrey
Ward. 1t is the story of convent
girl who runs away. incurs the en-
nifty of certain members of the Brit
Ssh aristocracy by marrying a promi-
nent official and later all but ruins
her husband in attempting revenge
for the Sights of her associates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
AMUSEM ENTS
Boston Symphony Concert.

More interesting programs have been
chosen by the Boston symphony Or
chestra tPierre Monteux, conductor
than that given by the organization
yesterday afternoon before an au-
dience which filed the National Thea
ter. Hulda Lashanska. soprano, how
ever, was charming feature of the
concert. She has voice of lyric quail
ity. though limited in size. and sings
with clear and pure tones perfectly
placed. Her two ariaS were "Ah, Lo
So" from MoZart's THE Magic Flute
and "Depuis lie Jour from Charpen-
tiers Louise" sung with smooth
legato and beautiful phrasing. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Potter Recital Tuesday.

A joint recital will be given by Louis
Potter. pianist, and Ruby Potter. so.
prano. Tuesday evening. February s.
at the New Masonic Temple Audi
torium, 18th and New York avenue
northwest. An interesting program
has been prepared. covering voice
and piano literature from Scarlatti
and Veracini down to present Euro
pean and American composers.
Tickets are on sale at the Offices OF
T. Arthur Smith. 1894 G street north
west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Child Movies at Belasco.

The last showing of the season of
the child moving, picture exhibition
at the Shubert- Belasco Theater will
be given Saturday morning from 1890
to II O'Clock. with program in
GLIDING "Goldie Locks" "A fairy story:
Heart of Princess" in three reels
Bobby Bumps. in Tanks: Jean and
Her Family" an animal picture, and
'"rhe Landing of Columbus" page
of history.
This will be special day for Wash
ington schools. under the auspices
of the Juvenile Movie Club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Jingle Jangle.

Herk's musical burletta. Jingle
Jangle." will be the attraction at the
Gayety Theate- next week. the first
appearance of this organization in
Washington. Max Field and Frank
Anderson are the featured come
dams. with the Morrissey Sisters
Stella and Dorothy-heading the
feminine contingent. Others include
Harry ONeaI. Loretta Ahearn, Fan
Trust.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Girl in the Spotlight"

At the New National Theater next
week, beginning Sunday night. Vic
tor Herbert'S latest musical comedy.
''The Girl in the Spotlight" will be
presented with practically the same
company that appeared in New York.
Boston and Philadelphia. including
Hal Skclley. late of THE Night
Boat" and formerly of "F'iddlers
Three; Mary Milburn, a new prima
donna: Minerva Grey. Eunice Sau-
vain and twoScore others. many of
them girls who can sing and dance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
York

sunday. Constance Talmadce in
Dangerous Business" Monday. paulina
Frederick, in "A Slave of VANITY" and
Vanity Fair Girls in Burglars Bold" !;
Tuesday. The Hope: "Wednesday a
Beggar IN Purple; Thursday. Hello
trope' Friday. Alice joyce, in Cousin
Kate: saturday Wanda Hawley. IN
Her First Elopcment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Criterion.

The Sage Hen an Edgar Lewis
feature. to be shown next week at the
Criterion Theater beginning Satur-
day. tells a story Of mother love.
Gladys Brockweil is featured as
western mother whose beautiful spirit
remained unscathed by malicious
tongues and vicious deeds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
"The Inside of the Cup"

The Inside of the Cup" the Para
mount Cosmopolitan production OF
Winston ChurchilIs magazine story.
which began a run at Loew's Column
bia last Sunday afternoon, will con-
tinue next week. William 7, Garlic
ton. Marguerite Clayton. Edith Hallor
and many others are seen in the cast
gathered together by Director Capel-
lani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
"The Truant Husband.

Sunday and through Wednesday of
next week Moore's Garden Theater will
offer 1.-THE Truant Husband an adap-
taton of Albert Payson Terhune's story
which recently appeared in one of the
popular fiction magazines. Mahlon Ham
ilton, Betty Blythe and Francelia Bill
lington appear as important characters.
Thursday. through Saturday. Benjamin
r. Hampton's photoplay of Harry. Leon
wilson's story. "The Spenders." will be
shown
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Raphael.

Sunday. George Walsh. in Number
IT.; Monday and Tuesday. Lon Cha
rey. in The Penalty: Wednesday,
Pauline Frederick. in THE Love OF
Vanity Thursday. ''Parlor. Bedroom
and Bath Friday. Geraldine Farrar
in The Flame of the Desert; and
| saturday Jack londons story,
"Mutiny of the Elsinore"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Apollo.

Sunday and Monday ''Heliotrope ::
Tuesday and Wednesday. Mae Murray
in Idols of Clay; Thursday. Bessie
Love IN THE Midlander"; Friday, Bert
Lytell in The Misleading Lady; Satur-
day, Mabel JuIienne Scott and Monte
Blue. in The Jucklins"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
"She Couldn't Help It."

Next week. beginning Sunday. at
Moore's Rialto Theater A Realart pic
ture will feature Bebe Daniels in her
latest production. "She Couldn't Help
It," adapted from the story by Miriam
Nicholson. published under the title of
"In the Bishops Carriage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
Savoy.

sunday and Monday. Mae Murray. in
Idols of Clay: Tuesday. The Forbid.
den Thing :: Wednesday, Alma Tell. In
Clothes" Thursday. Justine tombstone
IN "Blackbirds"; Friday. Mabel Julienna
Scott and Monte Blue. in THE Juck.
ms saturday, Wesley Barry, in
'Dinty."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-02-02
"Isobel.' >

Next week, beginning Sunday. at
Crandalfs Metropolitan. the photo
play of James Oliver Curwoods story
of THE Trails End" will be shown
under the new title. 'Isobel." House
Peters and Jane Novak have the
principal roles in this gripping narra-
tive of the far north.