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Evening star., 1923-04-24

OF q minstrel first part" that met
with unusual success. None Of the
boys lack the old-time pep in their
dancing and comedy numbers and
their vaudeville oddity scored sue
cess. Happy" Benway's comedy is
rare and the dancing of Tommy Hyde
very good. The offering is called
"A Beehive Full of Honey"
Billy Bernard and Grace Leona re-
turn in new comedy skit, THE
Cabby and the Fare" laughter
Irovoking skit; Harry Mason and
company offer comedy sketch,
Getting the Money" with Mason in
a Hebrew characterization: Paul and
Georgia Hall give character impress
sions, with fine singing and violin
Evening star., 1923-04-24
bENEF|TPLAY AIDS
D. c. C|V|1AN FUND
Money for Convention Raised
by Special Performance at
the President.

Materially aided by the attendance
of large DELEGATIONS from six other
civic organizations. the fund being
raised by the Civitan Club for the
convention of International Civitan,
TO he held here in June, was SUD-
stantially increased when a packed
house witnessed a special perform
ance of Six Cylinder Love" by the
President Players last night
Every Seat Taken.
Every seat in the theater was oc-
cupied by members Of the Rotary,
,.osmopolitan, Lions. Thirteen, Opti-
mist. Newcomers and the host CLUB
with their families. when at the end
of the first act Clarence L. Harding.
president of the local Civitan, stepped
before the curtain and welcomed those
present Mr.. Harding briefly out
lined the purpose of the entertain
ment which he said was to help
make nCSsible the success of an elaO-
crate program for visiting Civilians.
With several changes in the cast
the President Players injected added
pep" into the popular play: now In
its fourth week. and "anaa LSoa'
Harry Shutan, Anne sutheriana,
were loudly applauded.
During the intermissions Robert
Lawrence, director of the WashinG-
TON Music Association. led in oid.iolk
songs. and at other times Odell Wnip-
ple of the Civitan Club Kept MS
eliminates active by QallinE Tor num-
bers dear to the hearts OF every
Civitan Beautiful souvenir pro-
grams. commemorative of the occa-
sion and detailing the work or
Civitan. were distributed through the
audience.
Dates Conflict.
owing to an unlooied-for conflict
in dates the kiwanis Club. as a whole.
was unable to be present at the CIV
itan entertainment at the Presioent
Theater, and instead was observing
it's annual ladies' night dance at the
Hotel Washington. where more than
200 guests enjoyed specially ar
ranged program.
Following a brief address OF well
come by Claude w. owen. president.
Miss Viola Tauhert Abrams of the
Metropolitan Theater entertained
with "A harp solo, after which she
played duet with Alexander Podnos.
violinist.
Numbers by the Washington Quar-
tet (Mr. and Mrs. J. F. NJ. Bowie. Miss
Richie Mclean and Fred East) and
and dance trio. the Scharr Brothers
and Buster Heller, and a gypsy beggar
dance by Miss Davis. accompanied at
the piano by Mrs. ]. Hunter. COM
pIeted the program.
The committee in charge was head
ed by Peyton B. Fletcher. Other men,
hers were George Miller. Fred White.
:. Douglas Gibson. Fred Colt, Frank
II. Bryson. Robert Cumming, Harry
Crandall and Ford Young.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

stories across the footlights and some
rely upon topical songs and parodies,
but there Is one at the Gayety Thea
ter this week who believes that "Ac-
tions Speak Louder Than Words"
"Bozo" Snyder. with Barney Gerard's
"Follies Of the Day" Is the only come
dian Of today who goes through two
hours OF entertainment and manages
to hold the undivided attention Of the
audience without the aid OF a word.
He DIS moving picture in the flesh.
He even manages to sing song In
pantomime. Sam Green is big aid to
Snyders comedy. The pair put on a
fake wrestling match that is sure
laugh -getter.
Babe" Almond is a charming SOU
Evening star., 1923-04-24

brette. whose dancing and singing
made nit with last nights audience.
Julie De Cameron. with a voice above
the ordinary. has a pleasing selection
Of vocal offerings and proved that
burlesque patrons can appreciate
other than Jazz" songs. Marie Hill
ton came in for large share of the
applause for her singing and dancing.
The California Trio offer a song spe-
cialty. Others in the cast are James
Hall, Harry Seymour. Ben Joss. Harry
Bart. Dolly Phillips, John williams
and Sally McNish.
Nine. P0ulet's "Parisian Poseurs"
add a touch of the artistic to the pro-
gram with their pictures from we'll
Evening star., 1923-04-24
PLAN SUMMER COURSES.
School Leaders Decide Subjects to
Be Offered at Central.

Plans for opening summer high
school at Central on July 2 were dis
cussed by school officials and the
board of high school principals yes
terday afternoon at the Franklin
School. Stricter supervision Of the
registration Of pupils was agreed
upon.
The following subjects will be of
fered in the summer high school:
Eight semesters of English. five Sc
mesters of mathematics. four semes..
ters of Latin. four semesters OF
French. two SemeSters of spanish,
six semesters of history Gnclud-
ing two years European and one
American), two semesters of Graham
and Gregg shorthand. two semesters
of typewriting, two semesters OF
bookkeeping and two semesters OF
chemistry.
c. .TpSlk now that it has more thano
Evening star., 1923-04-24
Screen Doors

SlI SicfS-ti1'c styles
All strongly made of best
materials, black. galvanized
or bronze wire netting, we'll
cured wood frames, doors
complete with hook and pull.
Sizes 2 It. 6 in.x6 IT. 8 in. to
ft.x7 #.
&2.75 to 1916.
Extension Window Screens
at Special Low Prices
Made of natural color wood
frame, with black wire net
ting. Choice OF four sizes.
1Sx33, each. 4oc
24x33, each, Soc
1Sx3S, each, Gee
.Sx37, each, rec
Evening star., 1923-04-24
MONOPOLIES ATTACKED,
New Party to Fight Combine E,
Urged by Starr. 80

Western Starr advocated party IA
fight monopolies at the. meeting q
Central Labor Union in Nfficians
Hall last night, when he delivered n
address to local labor union dele.
gates. He declared that a labor
party would not be likely to succeed,
but that support could easily bs
found for an "anti-monopoIy,, nartr
Evening star., 1923-04-24
HELD UP BY ARMED MAN.

Samuel Gibson. 33 I street north
east, on his way home early yester-
day. was stopped at North Capitol and
X streets by an armed colored man,
who demanded his money. Gibson
handed the hiEhwayman $2.45. He
told the police he can identify the
armed man.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

known masterpieces. The chorus is
large and we'll drilled in both songs
and dances.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
Galvanized Wire Screens
Low Priced

Made on natural wood
frame. with rust resisting
long wearing galvanized wire
netting. and priced at almost
as little as ordinary black
wire screens: Ten sizes
Evening star., 1923-04-24
Cool. Co1orfu1 Patterns-IO of Them
Silk Stripe Shirtings
Sfss;e' fssi SOC 1R;!s54 VIII
Silk-and-COttOn Novelties
$1.25 yd.

They new-distinctve, printed designs OF finest
quality sikand cotton fabrics, suitable for dresses
and blouses Numerous designs and color effects-36
inches wide
Street Floor Lansb Brothe
Evening star., 1923-04-24

The Australian eucalyptus tree
attains a height of 500 feet
Evening star., 1923-04-24
STRAND-"Seven Honey Boys. "

A program OF excellent vaudeville
10 presented at tho Strand Theater
this week headed by a minstrel gem,
''The Seven Honey Boys" a troupe
OF present-day minstrels. many of
them with memories of the older
Evening star., 1923-04-24

Flies spreaders of dread diseases! Worse than an
noylng they are positively deadly in their germ carry
ing. Only by putting in doors and windows
NOW can you keep out flies. You should by all means
visit our Sixth Floor at and select the proper
for your home
Evening star., 1923-04-24

selections, and Raymond Pike IL
clever in dancing, Juggling and aero
battles.
The photoplay presents Clara KIM
ball Young, in "The Woman of
Bronze," with John Bowers in support.
The program announces that. owing
to the fact that the first ball game
here of the American League season
will be played Thursday. the vaude-
VILE matinee will start at 2:30 in
stead of 2.45 pm. On all other days
the regular schedule will be in effect.
GAYETY-"Follies of the Day"
Some comedians achieve popularity
and fame by their ability to get funny
Evening star., 1923-04-24
Special
A Splendid Screen Ct 10
Door, Low Priced, ~1'I7

strongly made screen door, with black wire net
ting, choice of two sizes it. in. it, in and II
in. it. in. Complete with hinges, screws and hook
Evening star., 1923-04-24
This Good Ward.
robe Trunk at SIS

VIII increase the pleasure
Of your vdcaiion trip.
A trunk like this, SO
sturdily constructed, so
completely equipped. as
sures your vacation ward
robe reaching it's destina-
ton in perfect condition,
and puts everything in
convenient array during
your stay.
Another Complete Ward
robe Trunk. of strong con-
struction, and very roomy
is $50.
HatbOxes, an important
travelling accessory, 84.9S
and upward.
Fifth Floor.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
ADJUSTMENTS
fcontanued from Nineteenth Page.

comedy, tho Urban Movie Chats and
tho international News complete the
ntertaIEment.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

Beautiful Cretonnes - Gre
tonne Week was a signal
success, mpr essing upon
thousands more strongly than
ever the many uses of this
beautiful drapery. We sell
cretonnes continually - and
our stocks are at all times
complete and interesting
3Sc, soc, 75c, $1.00 yard.
Evening star., 1923-04-24
Summer Rugs at $40

Scotch Inlaid LinOleums, in
new spring designs. Shperla-
tive quality. Yard, s1.S5. S2.25
and $3.50.
Arms strOng's 3-16 Plain
Brown Battle*hip, the most
durable of linoleums. Yard,
81. .15.
Our Laying Service adds to
the satisfaction and life of the
linoleums.
The Famous
Quaker Laces, Nets and
Curtains for Spring
Stocks of these beautiful
draper now complete.
Weather-proof and positive
proof of good taste in dra-
perieS.
Quaker Nets, yard. 35c to
$I.75.
Quaker Curtains, 1915 to sI5
pair.
Quaker Panels. in Tuscan
weave; filet, grandie and case
ment fabric nets. and the new
oxford Cross made in colors.
~ to $40.
Evening star., 1923-04-24

Sixth Floor. Lnnsburxh 4 Brother.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
PIOUS JEWS INCENSED.

Clash With Communists Over An
ti-Passover Burlesque.
BY the Jewish Telegraph Agency.
MOSCOW, April 5.-A clash oc-
CURED at the anti Passover carnival
of the Jewish communists at krem-
Evening star., 1923-04-05
u. S. SILENT ON NEAR
EAST PARLEY PLANS
Embassy at Paris Has No Instruc-
tions Regarding Participation.
Invitation Expected.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS. April ). The American
embassy here has received no in
structions regarding participation by
the United States in the forthcom-
ing near east conference at Lausanne,
although there is no doubt that
America. as before, will be invited
attend.
1t has always been understood that
the American observers, who are
familiar with the technical problems
hitherto covered in the Lausanne
negotiations. will enter upon special
conversations with the Angora
representatives as soon as peace is
concluded. with the object of franz
ing a special Turko- American treaty
of amty and commerce.
Joseph c. Grew. American minister
to Switzerland. probably will attend
the negotiations as an observer
whether Ambassador Child goes from
Rome or not. f. Lammot Belin. at
tached to the American embassy here.
also is expected to attend.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
CARLOAD OF LIQUOR
SEIZED AT CLEVELAND
4,8OO Quarts of Scotch and Rye
Found Disguised as
Grapefruit.
By the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, April 5.-One Of the
largest seizures of contraband whis-
ky in the history of local prohibition
enforcement was made by federal
operatives under Chief Prohibition
Agent Charles j. Burns, when they
confiscated a refrigerator carload of
approximately $500 quarts of Scotch
and rye whisky disguised as con-
signment of grapefruit, in the Big
Four railroad yards.
An armed federal agent had stood
guard over the car all night.
According to the bill of lading. the
shipment was consigned to the Eagle
Produce Company here by the Bur
ton Fruit Company" of Prairie Fla.
The shippers described it in the bill
as "f,S00 crates of tomatoes
The federal agents could find no
tomatoes. When the crates were
opened they found a single layer of
grapefruit and beneath that about
dozen bottles of whisky to each case
Chief Burns said several arrests
probably would be made today.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
MARRIAGE BALkED
PAIR SHOOT SELVES
Girl First Fires, Man Following,
and Both Are Believed to
Be Dying.
RY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DOVER, n. j., April 5.-Prevented
from marrying, Charles Middaugh
and Miss Elizabeth Hoffman shot
themselves. Both are believed to
be dying. Middaugh. in. a hospi-
tai. told the police the shooting took
place in his automobile, which he had
driven into his garage after he and
Miss Hoffman returned from ride.
Tie girl, he said, first shot herself
near the heart with pistol she had
recently purchased. When she drop
ped the weapon, he seized it and
fired bullet into his chest, then stag
gered to neighborS house and
collapsed. He said they had decided
to die together during their drive
which started last night. Middaugh
was already married.
Evening star., 1923-04-05

entshug when number of more
pious Jews attacked the communists
burlesque of the Passover festival.
A free-for-aII fight followed.
The anti-religious demonstrations
were held throughout White Russia
and the Ukraine In addition to the
carnivals caricaturing the festival
the Jewish communists appealed to
the other Jews to go to work on the
Evening star., 1923-04-05
ESKIMOS ON RAMPAGE.
Canadian Police Report Many Muir
ders Among Docile Tribes.

REGINA, Saskatchewan, April 5.-An
epidemic of violence has broken out
among the usually kindly and docile
Eskimos, declares the annual report
of the royal Canadian mounted police
for the year ending September 80,
1922, issued today
"At present" says the report. I'VE
have under arrest, on charges of mur-
der or related crimes. no fewer than
nine of these people, three at Honds
Inlet Con the northern coast of Baffin
Land five at Herschel Island and one
at Tree River The number of deaths
involved is thirteen and of these
three are white men.
I'm addition, several other murder
cases are under investigation"
Evening star., 1923-04-05

holidays and devote the wages of the
first day of the festival to the labor
movement and the proceeds of the
second day to the red army. In all
of the carnivals the figure of Moses
is caricatured extensively. Appeals
are made that the Jews lose their
racial identity in the general Rus
sian nation. Special appeals are made
to all those contemplating marriage
to avoid the Jewish religious cere-
mony.
Evening star., 1923-04-05
DENIED BY COMMANDANT,
Statement U. 6. S. Maryland's
Guns Would Be Elevated Incorrect

NEW YORK. April "A statement
by Navy publicity officers that the
United States ship Maryland would
put into Brooklyn navy yard today
on her arrival from Panama to have
her guns elevated was promptly de-
MED at the commandant's Office
where it was said she would be sent
to the yard merely for installatfon OF
fire control apparatus.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
Terminal Team Wins
District League
Championship

The Terminal Ice Company
boWlers to-day are happy. cham
pinna Of; the. District League.
-l,s Al smashing aclean-up of the
Royals in q match at the King
pin ended "a fierce duckpin war
that had the bowling fans ex-
cited all winter. -.
The Terminals won three
games from the Royals by
scores of $40 to 542, SCI to
554, and STA to 556. Had the
Terminals dropped one game
it would have been possible for
the Rathskellers to win the pen
nant on total pins.
Tonight three members of
the champion Terminal team
will try for another title in the
Athletic Club League when they
shoot with the Waverlys against
the Anacostians. Harry Nc
Carthy, Al Works, and Joe
Toomey, of the Terminals, with
Mayhem and Hurd, make up
the Waverly team which needs
a victory tonight to cinch the
flag.
Harold Supplee, of the
Royals, was a star performer in
the match with the Terminals,
the big fellow having set of
800. = Mulroe's 131-game for
the Terminals was high.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
N t. " RECORDS
CERTAIN At
PENN MEET
Every Standard College Mark
Endangered BY New Crop
of Athletes.


The close of the indoor college
season showed America in pCsses
sion of perhaps the greatest lot u
college athletes this country has
ever seen. This fact will be re
Elected in the performances of the
big college relay teams at Pennsvl
yania's relay carnival, which takes
place on Franklin Field April q
and 2S.
Every standard relay racing mark
ia threatened with the single ex
ception of the four-mile. That
event will be high class, but barr
ing Georgetown. no college seems
to have a foul mile runner capable
Of making a new mark in this
event Georgetown will, no doubt,
put it's main strength in the two.
mile event, which will mean that
at least two of it's runners will be
repeating when they run in the
four.mile race, but in all the tother
events a very remarkable lot of
team will be seen.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
OConnelI's Jackson
Catch is One For
The Book

Jimmy O'Connell made
catch in the ninth inning of
recent game between the Giants
and White Sox in Jackson,
Miss, which deserves to be en-
tered in the mythical book so
often referred to.
With two men out and Kamm
on third base, Amos Strunk,
pinch hitting for Urban Faber,
hoisted a high fly to center
field. O'Connell, getting under
the bali, lost his footing on the
uneven ground and fell flat on
his back.
Gazing upward still he accu-
rately gagged the descent Of
the ball, and quickly sitting up,
he caught it, ending the game.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
ADMI is S|SLER
AYNOT PLAY
AGAIN
Manager Foil Said to Be
Dubious Over First
e.. Sacker's Future.

NEW ORLEANS, La, April 10
George Sisler, star@first baseman OF
the ST. Louis Browns, may never
be able to play baseball again, il
was learned here today. According
to admissions said to have been
made privately by Lee Fohl, Sisler
will not be able to take his place
with the Browns this year. A severe
case of influenza left Sisters eyes
badly affected.
1t is said Sisler has been left with
double vision. After trying to play
for while he rested up in hope the
ailment was temporary. After d
rest he found the affliction severe
and is now under treatment to keer
his eyesight from being permanently
affected.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
squirrel. Your idea was nutty,
but not nutty enough. Try again. !"

Now read this one and call it "a
day.
Sir:
| make, not much English yet. bur
study some good since come by TINS
country last August time. | see the
4tcrostics and like for, pretty much'
but may be don't understand what
is not. But l like for try your luck
on this man Beach" and follow like
other fellows with name of wade
by paper today. II don't got TIsn a
ideas about make acrostics, please
told me why and in future time no
more wrong will be.
/ would much enjoy for see base
bali game, so if my acrostic make Tor
good sense by you alright, II not so
good for win, alright, too. goon
sport for lose to better acrostic fel
low Thank you. So. s.-..
CHARLES A, PARKER.
1912 Eighth street northwest,
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
"INHUMAN OPERATION" ON
DOCTOR BEING PROBED

MIAMI Fla, April 1O.-Sheriff
Louis A. Allen today instituted an
investigation of the brutal treat.
ment inflicted on DR.. +. Eugene
Elmer, who was kidnapped Sunday
night by three men, taken to a
lonely spot in Dade county, beaten
and made the victim OF what Off
GERS termed IAN inhuman opera
ton"
Other knife wounds also were in
flicted on the physician, it was
learned today.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
AL ABEL, KID JOCKEY is
SENSATION AT BOWIE

Alfred Abel Brooklyn " boy who roce
stands out as
development winter racing fame and fortune awaits
him. 1r.l... 4ho
Last July to the turf world To-Day ne the
of centers throughout country IN
every place where bet horse race is ade ms services are
good judge Of Jockeys Chicago Brien Abel right
Chick Lang ever was anu
I'LL snddln lo-nfMR nddv Ens
The Washington times., 1923-04-10

Cardinals, rated IN the order name
They are logical first division
clubs just as the Chicago Cubs the
Dodgers. the Boston Braves
and the Phillies seem destined for
the realms below. However the
Nineteenth amendment. making it
a penal offense to surprise, go con.
trary to and otherwise enbalrass
a baseball forecaster, is yet to be
enacted.
The Giants seem to be the only
sure thing bet in the lay out.
They fairly brfstle with class and
II they do not front run the field
from first to last the greatest
form upset since the Braves beat
the Athletics will follow.
Briefly their Improvement over
1922 is conceded for these reasons:
Better pitching because of the
addition OF, Jack Bentley and the
fact that John Scott and Hugh
McQuillan are available for A com
,lete season; better infield defense
r possible from the so-called million
iollar quartet because it figures tc
develop even greater speed and
surety during Its second year OF
operation: the presence Of seven
900 hitters. in the outfit: namely
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
WESTERN HIGH GRABS
GAME FROM ST. Johns

Western High School defeated the
St, Johns College baseball team
yesterday. 90 to IS, in a seven-inning
twilight session. The game was
featured by wild pitching and loose
fielding.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
WOMEN STARS
!: WILL BOWL
T0NIGHT
Lorraine Gull and Mrs. Pat
Reattie Meet in War De-
partment Tourney

: Do the lady champs come back?
The question will be debated prae-
tically tonight by Miss Lorraine
GULL, present feminine champion of
the ducl1pins in Washington, and
Mrs. "Pat" Beattie nee Pat" Pat
terson, fair District bowling cham
pion of two years ago, at the King
pin Alleys as chief attraction nf
Tuesdays installment az the War
Department. bowling tourney. Miss
GULL and Mrs. Beattie will clash on
alleys and 5 at s p. m. Following
the match of the feminine stars
will come matches between the
teams of the Finance Department
and Adjutant Generals Office.
Tomorrow night will witness the
windup of the War Departments
tourney in the finals of the singles
and class A doubles.
Crowds gathered last night at the
+Ktngpin to watch the war clerks
contest for first honors. Test was
added by the donation OF two large
silver loving cups as prizes together
with special cash prize contributed
by Manager J. w. Wood, OF the
Kingpin alleys One cup was offer
ed by Harris g. Co. to the branch
OF the service winning most points
in the tourney, and the other silver
trophy will be given by Castlebefg's
to the winner of the ladies' events.
Mixed doubles and team play fea'
tured the tourney of last night.
Among the competing teams were
those of the Munitions League, fhe
Air Service, Adjutant Generals
Office. Quartermaster Corps, Ord
nance, Finance and European
Claims Department. Two feHiplnee
teams represented the Finance and
AA" iSF r,a,.,o.s The sccnrtsS.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
Vernon Seeks Games.

The Vernon A. C.. with a 10-to.7
victory over the Duponts to it's
credit, is seeking more games with
twelve and thirteen -year-Old teams.
Phone Manager Sol kreps. North
1896, between and 3 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
Rain Stops Them.

The Manhattans counted five runs
in the first inning of a game with
the Rosslyn Packing Company, but
after that, rain stopped action. The
battle will he fought next Sunday
on the Rosedale field starting at
$3.50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
Masonic Rowlers Meet.

The Masonic bowler will hold
meeting this evening in the library
of Masonic Temple. to elect officers
and distribute tournament prizes.
The Washington times., 1923-04-10
YANKEES ARE FAVORITES
FOR WALKER CUP

If the handcaps spring behind?
chant Of the golfers these April days the handicap lists
through
around April Fools always looked indicating that
there something the wind regardless of the weaher
With the ratings fixed for the women everything
set for the which, before passed.
hurst intnh