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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27
FOR WORLD WEATHER BUREAU
Plan International Station on the
shores of Baffin Bay.

Washington, Oct. 26.-An interna-
tionally owned and operated wireless
station and weather observation sta
ton on the shores of Baffin Bay, to
supply data for the worlds weather
services has been proposed, and steps
are being taken to insure its installa-
| ton.
Baffin Bay is pretty far north, as
| a glance at a map of the top of our
continent will show, cold winds blow
cheerlessly much of the time, ice and
snow hold sway over the land and
sea for a good portion of the year.
and the life of those stationed there.
cut off from the world except by radio.
would not be of the easiest; but the
value of their services to the world
would be inestimable, it is said.
Officials of the United States
weather bureau are enthusiastic over
the proposal and will urge the par
ticipation of the government in the
cooperative scheme. They point out
the valuable work of the international
weather observation station on the
lonely little island of Jan Mayen. off
| the southeast coast of Greenland,
where reports are sent to all the Eu-
ropean government meteorological
services, as well as to the Canadian
and United States weather bureaus.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27

Lascelles did exactly the same thing
before the announcement of his en-
gagement to Princess Mary. But even
with that precedent, it is not safe to
assume that any exciting news will
follow the revelation of the prince
interest in such matters, for pearl col
Letting among the English nobility is
a time honored occupation.
Many priceless collections of pearls
have been owned by Englishmen in
the past. but very few of them are in
tact at the present time. The Duchess
of Devonshire still possesses the ia
nous Devonshire pearls which were
collected fifty years ago at a cost said
to have been $4,000 pounds.
The Duke of buckingham, during
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27

has been offered to the competitors
Mayor Herbert J. Corwine has is
sued a proclamation declaring the
day Automobile Day" and has an
nounced the suspension of the city
parking ordinance on that date, SO
that out of town visitors may park
their cars where and as long as they
like.
Committees of Topeka merchants
have been working on the arrange
pairing the prize lists securing the
donations of merchandise which are
to be awarded, and attending to the
other innumerable details of the plan.
The Prize List.
The prize list which they have
worked out is as follows:
Ford Glass.
Oldest couple in Ford-First, rock
Ing chair, Emahizer-Spielman Furni-
ture Co.; second, 81 in merchandise,
]. c. Penny Co.; third, sack of flour,
Morns & Myers Grocery Co.
Oldest twins in Eord-First, basket
of groceries, Hindman's Grocery Co.
second, fern by James A Hayes Flow
er Shop: third, cut glass by Santa Fe
Watch Co.
Best decorated Ford truck-Firsr,
enc ton of coal, Jackson Walker Coal
Co.; second, one inner tube by o. J.
Watson Motor Co.; third, one Ever
sharp silver pencil, J. A. Davis Jewelry
store.
Noisiest crowd in truck-First, bas-
ketban, H. B. Howard Electric & Atf1-
letic store; second, box candy, Eitel-
mans candy store; third, $3.50 in mer-
Chandise, s. S. Kresge ten-cent store.
Best dismant1ed Ford running
First, silk shirt. Earl Schell Clothing
Co.; second, fancy pencil, Flad &
y-h h rd Ion cIl irf
David J. August Clothing Co.
Slowest Ford-First, mans sweater,
Palace Clothing Co.; second, stop sig
nal, Knoll Battery Co.; third, neck
tie, Fashion Shop.
Largest family in Ford-Ficst,
kitchen cabinet, Crosby Brothers de-
partment store; second, SIS worth of
for the family, New Cafeteria.
Oldest Ford-Firsr. mans suit
Gibbs Clothing Co; second, spot light
Capper Auto Supply Co.: third, gall
lon of auto paint, Jones Paint Co.
Newest Ford-First, pair of chains,
Capital Auto Supply Co.; second, three
pounds coffee, Morns & Myers Gro
Gerry Co.; third. five gallons gas. Long
Oil Co.
Best equipped touring Ford car
First, luncheon kit, H. H. Graley Gro
Gerry Co.; second, 81 worth of mer-
chandise, ]. c. Penny Co.; third, frame
picture, E. V. King & Son.
Best decorated Ford with farm pro-
ducts-First, pair blankets, Pelletier's
department store; second, pair mems
automobile gloves, Palace Clothing
Co.; third, So in merchandise, Kresge's
10-cent store.
Most freakish Ford-First. box CT
gars. United Cigar Stores Co.; Sec
ond cuspidor, Crane & Co.; third,
vase, Emahizer-Spielman Furniture
Co.
Noisiest Ford-First, mans watch,
C. A. Wolf Jewelry Co.; second, re-
fill of motor oil, West Side Motor
Co.; third, pair silk hose, Palace
Clothing Co.
Fattest woman in Ford-First, one
ham, White House Meat Market; Sec
ond, thermos bottle, Arnold Drug Co.;
third, pair silk hose, Palace Clothing
Co.
Tallest man in Ford-First. motor
horn, Trefry Motor Co.; second. wood
pipe, Cole & Tromp Smoke House;
third. hat, United Hat Co.
Tallest woman in Ford-First, sport
hat, Warren NJ Crosby department
store; second. pair silk hose, Partisan
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27
MEXICAN GIRLS BOB HAIR
Become F1appers just Like Thei
American Sisters.

Mexico City-Bobbed hair is now so
popular in Mexico City that among
Young girls long tresses are considered
unusual
The craze for short hair was
started several months ago when
number of young women who had
been attending schools in the United
States returned home. The idea be-
came popular and. overriding the old
belief that only women of doubtful
morals wore their hair bobbed, it was
not long before the younger set of
the capital adopted it unanimously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27

the reign of Charles I, was able to col
lect the most famous pearls then in
England but at the time of the Com
monwealth they were taken to Paris
and sold to various dealers there.
Matching pearls in the present day
is a hard task and, of course. it re-
quires a very long and we'll filled
purse. Even when money is no OBJ
ject, it requires much time and in
finite patience. All the markets of
the world have to be searched. and
each pearl must be considered in re-
lation to all the others in order to
form a perfect necklace.
Concrete can be made to look like
granite by adding pulverized mica
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27
AUTOS INTO FIRE ENGINES.
Using Small Attachment Water Can
Be Thrown Distance of go Feet.

Copenha gen-John Ellehammer, a
Danish electrical engineer. has in
vented device which will turn a
motor car into a fire engine at min
ute's notice. The attachment. which
is not much bigger than an ordinary
alarm clock, will throw water TO a
height of so feet.
Mr.. Ellehammer believes his inven-
ton will solve the problem of ade-
quate protection against fire in vii
lagos and mansions at a minimum
cost.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-10-27
Prince of Wales
Collecting Pearls;
May Wed, Report

London.-The fact that the Prince
OF Wales is collecting pearls for a
necklace has furnished another tonic
of absorbing interest for discussion
over the tea cups, and there are flut-
tiers in the hea IT'S of those interested
in the royal matrimonial plans.
1t will be remembered that Lord
Evening star., 1922-01-11
AmuSementS

the first time here, as was NJ. d'Indy's
Poem of the Seashore." modern sym
phony In four movements. Les Dieux
a IOmbre des Cavernes." by Roussel.
master. was the third number given
in tho second half Of the program.
To those who believe. with Stokow-
ski, that the depth Of beauty in music
is reached with Beethoven, the mod
ern French school. as exemplified yes.
appeal. Tone color Is lacking and
fundamental depth Of harmony Is not
made up for by spasmodic clashes OF
cymbals. or rapid strokes put In now
and then on the xylophone. It Is con :
ceivable that great student OF
ties in this music denied to the aver
age music-lover.
Despite the request printed on the
program that patrons who were
obliged to leave the auditorium be-
fore the concert was over would with
many left the theater at the end OF
the third movement Of d'1ndy's
poem" lie Mystere de rOcean." the
fourth movement, was perhaps the
most enjoyable. The work was In
teresting. with its sudden changes
from calm to storm. but It probably
will be long time before it is heard
here again. Mr.. Simonds, who had
smalls part to play in the last num-
Der. acquitted himself admirably.
Whatever one might think Of the
music, however. 1t was a great pleas
ure for musical Washington to greer
NJ. d'Indy, who demonstrates through
his compositions that he Is nothing II
not progressive. But somehow the
thought remains that when modern ,
compositions are forgotten the world
still will be responding with JOY TO
the music Of Beethoven, Wagner, MO-
zart- Verdi. Mendelssohn and the like.
CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
COSMOS-"Ye Song Shop"

The newest musical comedy in pop
ular vaudeville, "Ye Song Shop" fea-
turing Warren Jackson. Harold Wha-
len and a galaxy of pretty girls in
one of the most amusing acts Of the
season, and "Catharine." a delightful
musical skit with a singing cast. pre-
sented by Simon Meyers and company.
will be outstanding features of the
Cosmos Theater bill next week, be-
ginning with the matinee Monday.
kaufman and Lillian will be seen in
"Fur and Feathers" comedy nov
city Offering; Eckert and Francis. in
music, comedy and song; Kate and
wiley, two pedestal artists; Carl Con-
ners, an Irish minstrel. and the Del
man Trio Of cycling comedians.
Marie Prevost's newest Universal
photoplay, a f1rst-run picture. called
"A Partisan Scandal" and picturing
a story of little American f1apper
who was reared in Paris. will be the
added matinee attraction. Monte
Banks, in Cleaned and Dyed" new
laugh h-maker; the International News
and Cartoon Comics will be shown
at all performances.
Sunday, starting at p.m.. this
weeks bill, including the laughable
automobile comedy, Speeding, will
be presented.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Philadelphia Orchestra.

Vincent d'Indy. distinguished guest
conductor, led the Philadelphia Orches-
ira in an unusual program at the New
National Theater yesterday afternoon.
The prestige Of the great French COM
poser naturally commands respect.
There were many in the audience, how
ever, who seemed frankly not to like
f. the sort of music given them, but who
were willing to believe that whatever
M d'Indy did was right. The program
brought strikingly to the fore the ques-
ton: Does conductor give program
> TO interest his audience or himself?
- Under the baton Of the composer
conductor, the magnificent orchestra
which Leopold Stokowski has brought
Ito such perfection that 1t plays almost
as well under any other conductor as
himself, gave program which TOOK IN
music of the past 800 years. NJ.
dIndy's intention, according to the pro-
gram, was to illustrate that the history
: of music is record of continuous evo-
luton.
First came Monteverdrs overture to
''Orfeo,' dated 1907, short, simple.
melodious number. Skipping a cen
tury. NJ. d'Indy gave De Lalande's
''Musique Pour les Soupers du Roy" a
''chaconne gratieuse' Of 1912. beauti-
full conception. admirably given.
Bach's concerto in d major for piano
and strings, composed in 1924. proved
10 be a concerto for strings and piano.
for the orchestra played much too loud
to allow Bruce Simonds. at the plano,
TO do more than come up for air occa-
sionally.
>. Following the shortest Of intermis-
sions, NJ. d'Indy got down to the por-
tion of the program which evidently
interested him the most. but about
which the audience seemed in some
doubt. Compositions by three modern
French composers. including the guest
conductor. occupied the entire section.
a jump of about two centuries having
been made in the programmed history
of music"
First came Le Flem's "Pour les
Morts." composed in 1920, heard for
Evening star., 1922-01-11
BELASCO-Bessie Mccoy Davis.

Bessie Mccoy Davis, famous as the
"Yama Yama'' girl in Castles in the
Air" will headline the program of
Shubert vaudeville which opens at
the Belasco next Sunday afternoon
Miss Davis returns to the amusement
world with a brand-new act which
features her terpsichorean talents
and is assisted by a capable company
in the presentation of an ARTISTIC
dancing novelty.
THE Five Kings Of Syncopation"
will make their first appearance in
Washington in Harmony Land"
which enlists the services of Hattie
Althoff, singer Of popular songs;
Carlos and Inez. dancers and teens
with jazz and up-to date melody.
Others will include Walter Brewer,
the lone comedian; Marguerite Far
relI. a vocalist, who sings songs "in a
different way; Ryan and Lee, in
Hats. Shoes m Everything" a COM
edy diversion; the Flemings. in '.The
Truth of Art in Alabaster"; Jack and
Kitty DeMaco. in an acrobatfc nov
city: Armstrong and James. in burnt
cork humor, and Burt Shepherd, eX-
pert with an Australian whip. The
Shubert News Weekly and Current
Topics will be the screen features.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Jewish selections gave them double

Jewish selections gave them double
interest.
A waits Song" by Arensky. told =
pathetic story in a light dance tempo,
subdued at the last into q minor key.
'Ditiatko." by Paschaloff. was dra-
matically impressive in its description
Of e delirious Russian child and the
mothers prayer for mercy. Miss Gut
man sang contrastingly simple Tar
tar lullaby as an encore. and con-
cluded the Slavic numbers with "Oi
Polna," Russian gypsy song. Main
Harz Zugeiht in Mir" the Jewish Sc
lection. was probably the most effect
I've OF the evening, with its hidden
sobe. which seemed ready to burst
forth at any moment.
Sur fAlpe Voisine." by Dalcroze,
Afforded an opportunity for some ex-
ceptionally beautiful echoes, while
"Murmuring Zephyrs." by Jensen. dis
played runs and trills as clear and
delicate as flute.
Two ensemble numbers, "Lethe," by
CORTLAND Palmer, and Massanet's IS
"Elegie" concluded the program.
The concert was given under the
auspices of the Goucher Alumni AS
sociation for the benefit Of the Greater
Goucher fund. E. d. Z.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
POLI'S-"Mariolaine."

"Pomander Walk" in musical COM
edy form, with tunes and girls, will
make it's bow to Washington next
week at Polls. as "Marjolaine." 1t
will be presented by Peggy Wood.
late OF "Maytime"; Lennox Pawle.
the English comedian. and company
Of sixty singers and dancers.
"Pomander Walk" was presented
here in its original form by the
Frank Lea Short open-air players.
and also on the local stage by George
c. Tyler. Russell Janney. who pro-
duced the Parker comedy here in as
sociation with Mr.. Short. also stands
sponsor for the musical comedy YER
sion. The book has been adapted by
Catherine Chisholm Gushing. and the
lyrics have been provided by Brian
Hooker. Hugo Felix, composer of
"Lassie," Pom Pom" and other sue
cesses. made the musical version.
In the cast are Mary Hay (Mrs.
Richard Barthelmess). Irving Beebe,
A. G. Andrews, Worthe Faulkner.
Daisy Belmore. Colin Campbell,
Nellie Strong, Olga Treskoff and
others.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Siloti, Pianist, Tuesday.

Alexander Siloti, the distinguished
Russian pianist. will be heard as So
lo1st with the New York Symphony
orchestra after an absence from
this country of twenty-four years.
at the fourth concert of the symphony
society in the National Theater, Tues
day afternoon. January II. at 4:30
o'clock.
This concert will also mark the first
appearance Of Albert Coates. the emil
nent British conductor. who will di-
rect the final two concerts of the New
York Symphony Orchestra as gust
conductor.
The coming Of Coates and Siloti shoul
should be of much interest to local
music lovers because each is repre-
sentative in his own particular field.
Mr.. Coates will offer at his first con-
cert symphonic variations, Enigma
by Sir Edward Elgar, and Rimsky-
korsakoff's symphonic suite, "Sche-
herazade." with Gustave Tinlot in the
violin solo part. Mr.. Siloti will play
the Beethoven Emperor" concerto for
piano with orchestra.
The New York Symphony concerts
are under the local management OF r.
Arthur Smith. Inc. and tickets are on
sale at 1906 G street northwest.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Hindu Plays in English.

The Union of East and West X. N.
Das Gupa, with the assistance of
Robert S. Sparks, will present at the
Playhouse. Friday and Saturday even
ings. at S:15 o'clock. two Hindu plays.
The Maharani of Abraham" a
romantic comedy with songs. and
"Savitri, or Love Conquers DEATH
a lyrical drama in two acts, adapted
from story of the great Hindu epic.
The Mahabharata," which was pro-
duced in England and America over
nifty times. The truth proclaimed in
this play under the guise of an east
ern allegory Is said to be known by
Hindu women. high and low, rich and
poor, who, in a certain night in the
year celebrate rite in honor Of the
woman whose love was not con-
quered by death. The text Of the play
is said to abound in beautiful
Tickets for the plays are to be had
at the offices Of T. Arthur Smith. Inc.
1906 G street
Evening star., 1922-01-11
GARRICK-Walter Scanlan,
"Irish Eyes"

Walter Scanlan, the young Irish
singer and actor, will appear in his
new play. Irish Eyes" at the Shu
bert -Garrick. next week, commencing
Sunday.
The play is three-act romantic
comedy, tells the story of two young
fishermen. who leave their native
shore to seek fame and fortune In
America. In their pursuit. they strike
a rich mining claim and become mil
lionaires. An element of mystery
adds to the pleasure of the perform
ance. which unfolds a charming love
story. wholesome comedy and witty
dialogue.
A realistic storm at sea is the prin-
cipal feature. Mr.. Seaman will sing
several new songs.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
B.F. KEITH'S- -Ethey Levey.

Tthel Levey, internationally famed
as a singing comedienne. a native
daughter or Uncle Sam and an
adopted daughter of John Bull, is
making limited tour of her own
country. and will be the principal at
traction in the group Of stage nota-
bles at B. F. Keith's Theater next
week, commencing at the Monday
matinee. Florence Nash and company
will present, for the first time here.
"A Breath Of Fresh Air" Ted Lor-
raine. Jack Cagwin and Emile Fitz-
gerald will offer THE Moth and the
Flame" musical comedy. Billy Wayne
and Ruth Warren will appear in THE
Last Car: Jack Wyatt and his Scotch
lads and lassies in Scottish sports and
music: Earl Hampton and Dorothy
Blake In "Beaucoup Nuisance" and
the Casting Mellos and other features
will round out the bill.
Sunday at 8 and Sis pm. Houdini
and the bill Of the present week will
be presented.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
PALACE-"Just Around the Cor.
ner."

Photoplay lovers who recall the
screen version of Fannie Hurst's
Humoresque," will be given an op-
portunity to witness another screen
epic in Just Around the Corner" a
Cosmopolitan production. based on
MISS Hursts magazine story of the
same name, at Loew's Palace Thea.
ter next week. beginning Sunday
afternoon.
Margaret Seddon. who had the lead
ing role in The Inside Of the Cup"
has the chief part in "Just Around the
Corner" and Lewis Sargent. who won
1ame as Huckleberry Finn" is a
prankish messenger boy, whose chief
aim in life is to care for his mother
and sister.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Observation-Disclosures Ray
"R. s. v p"

Charles Ray will be pictured next
week at Crandall's Metropolitan
Iheater in "R. S. v. P.." his latest
FIRST National release. The story
deals with the artistic career and the
social aspirations Of a young painter,
ana was written by Rob Wagner,
whose tales of movie" life are famil-
iar TO magazine readers. Jean CAL
noun viii be seen as the stars lead
ing woman. Added attractions will
pc buster keaton's latest two-reel
coG,eny, The Paleface": Pathe News
and Topics Of the Day"
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Elizabeth Gutman-Percy Such Re
cital.

Elizabeth Gutman. soprano. and
Percy Such. violoncellist. gave joint
recital at Masonic Auditorium last
evening before an enthusiastic audi
ence that voiced its appreciation of
the artists with insistent applause
after each number.
The program opened with two Sc
lections by Mr.. Such. "Adagio In d
Minor. by Locatelli. and Variations
on a Theme" by Paganini. composed
was of especial interest. as it was
the first time it had been performed
in concert, and there was no accom-
paniment. AS with most variations,
the composition was primarily an ex-
hibition of technique. in which each
finger work or bowling. but there
were many moments Of true tonal
beauty. and the final variation was
particularly appealing, with Its re-
sonant double-stopped notes simulat-
ing a second instrument. Mr.. Such
Rachmaninoff Aria" followed by a
light Waltz" by Davidoff.
But the most delightful numbers In
his repertoire were the "Berceuse." by
Zsolt, and "Perpetuun Mobile" by
Fitzenhagen. The pianissimo theme
Oh the CTduIe SpIS "ds AeiaSA ~ '" : saA
such delicacy Of touch that 1t SEEM
ed to be hushed into a whisper, and
yet retained full sweetness OF tone,
and the difficult passages of Per
petuum Mobile" were executed with
brilliance and an ease and certainty
which were astonishing.
Miss Gutman, in an unusual pro-
gram, which included Both Russian
and Jewish folk songs. as well as
French. Italian and American Indian
compositions. displayed voice of
rare sweetness and charm that pos
sessed both depth Of expression and
power. She sang without effort and
fully realized the dramatic possibil-
tiles of her numbers. carrying her
audience with her into the spirit of
each Her enunciation was distinct.
and the translation Of the Russian and
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Photoplays.
RIALTO-"The Silent Call"

Next week. beginning Sunday.
Moores' Rialto Theater will offer a
screen story Of the Sierras with all
the grandeur and primitive emotions
Of that region, under the title, THE
Silent Call" a screen version Of the
story. The Cross Pull" by Hal G.
Evarts, and presented by Associated
First National. The cast comprises
seven men. one girl and Strongheart,
claimed to be the most intelligent
police dog in the world
Beginning Monday afternoon and
continuing through the week. the re-
turn appearance Of Giuseppe Creatore,
as guest conductor of the Rialto Or
chestra. augmented to forty pieces,
is announced.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
STRAND-Dan Caslar.B .Beasley
Twins.

Next week, beginning Sunday. the
Strand Theater will present as head
line feature Dan Caslar and tho Beas-
ley Twins, in Music, Charm, style
and Syncopation." Others will be
Fred and Al Smith,. supreme ath-
letes," featuring their original der.
rick lift; Manning and Hall. In :!
Gotta Lot; Howard Martell ana
Pearl Fowler, Offering versatile
ventriloquist in a unique attraction,
and Chic and Tiny Harvey. in tunes,
dances. smiles and originalities.
The photoplay offering will present
Shirley Mason in her late production
for William Fox, Jackie" a story
fitted to Miss Mason's distinctive per-
sonality. Selected short films also
will be shown.
Evening star., 1922-01-11
Olympic.

Sunday, Victor Hugo's Judgment" !:
Monday, Mr.. and Mrs. George Ran
dolph Chester's "The Son Of Walling-
ford: Tuesday, Lois weber's "The
Blot" with Claire Windsor; Wednes-
day. Bert Lytell. in "Alias Ladyfin-
gers"; Thursday, "A Wife's Awaken
ing; added attraction. "Juggernauts
Of the jungle; Friday, Lon CLANCY.
in "The Night Rose" and Saturday,
Ethel Clayton. in Beyond"
Evening star., 1922-01-11
COLUMBIA-"What Do Mer
Want?"

Lois Weber's latest screen pro-
auction. What Do Men Want? a
study or modern social conditions and
the double moral standard. will he
presented at Loew's Columbia Thea
Ter next week. beginning Sunday
afternoon at o'clock The story was
written. scenarized and directed by
Miss Weber. The cast includes Claire
windsor. ]. Frank Glendon, George
Hackathorne. Edith kessler and many
others.
Lois Weber is known as the great
woman master of the screen.