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ppl 14 THE WASHINGTON .It r.t -War- - TIMES, AVEDftESDAY, APRIL 26, 191Q. COMINGTO C11PITI1 L AMUSEMENT PLACES Varied Program of Attractions Offered for Washington Theatergoers. Will Play Leading Role in "Disraeli" -f-W"" Keith's. After th longest consecutive run ver recorded by a. stellar attraction at the KeMth New York Palace Theater, Adelaide and Hughes will be the con spicuous feature of the D. F. Keith Theater bill here next week when a May festival will be celebrated. In vaudeville. Another attraction will b "Holiday's Dream" with Mildred Macomber and a score of pretty mod els. The remainder of the bill In ?ludes Pat Rooney and Marlon Dent, larry Cooper, Dolly Connolly and Percy Wcnrlch, Allan Dlnehart and company In "The Meanest Man In the World r Marlon weeks, the seventeen-year-old coloratura prima donna; Kar telll, the wire wlsard: the pipe organ recitals and the rathe news pictorial. National. Next week, beginning with the Mon day matinee, will be the third week of 'he engagement of D. W. Grtf'lth's "The Birth of a Nation" at the. Na tlonel Theater. This great spectacle has been heralded as but few attractions ever have been. Griffith has pictured battles as they wcro fought fifty years ago, and ylsual 'xes them for tho spectator. Into his miss en scene come Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Howard Hay, Portner, In fact the giant figures of those soul-stirring days. They are not fleeting pnamoms of tne past, but fltsh and blooj rcrceien'ntlvcs ot tho rren. There Is also a scoro of operatic sweep which Is worked out In thematic Juxtaposition to the unfold ing cf the epic. I 1 Belasco. The Bird of Paradise" will come to the belaico next week for Its third en gagemvet, commencing Monday even ing. Thl romance of the Hawaiian Is lands, by Richard Walton Tully, has a remaikable hold upon the public. It tells tho story of a native princess, who vli) Hie loye of a young American, tho Utiir succumbing to the luro of the trot a and of an Insidious nattvo drink that brings him to utter degredatlon. Oliver Morosco will offer Carlotta Monterey, as the nativo princess Luana. and she will bo supported by a largo and capablo cast. Tho scenic effects of "Tho Bird of Paradise," especially thnt of the burning volcano, are re- ftfHfl?flllA A nnnnliki. m.llH.. ...II. . given on Wednesday, and tho usual matlneo on Saturday. Poll's. "nolllng Stones' bv Mvnr ci,i.v tll be the offering of the Poll Players eglnnl.is lo.;uav evenln. Ala 1 It M a $'.1rV of Chlrnirn uu.1 k., k tang of tv jrreat city comblnsd with w'lea c. .uvo rampant and dialr ro JJJiUhV1" '.i ".. Prtrays vivldjy what vi.,h.i "" wjn, wnil nan intcel doubtless transpired times without nam- nr ll rh.M nnnnU . .... -.- fit. 7. .''.. i u iihj aiory, Mr a the setl'r.tt of tho Clark street bfldgo in "Chicago and tho cheat) hnn.-iln h.-.,.. district of the city by tho lake. Director Harry Andrews at poll1 has m?.U.!' an 55Cf'L,cnt ca8t 'r "Rolling Stones." headed by A. H. Van Buren. who is happily adapted to tho role of a Srecxy Westerner, and Maude Gilbert. vklwfSi, established herself as one of Washington's greatest favorites. Gayety. TKo attraction at the Oayety Theater, next wee s Is "The Rosey Posey Qlrlo." It is under the personal dlrtctlon of tho veteran manager, Peter B. Clark. It la replete with novelties, one of the most striking of which Is "Tho Spirit of 177," taken from the famous paint lng of that name and produced by tho aid of electrical effects and spoclnl tSKf.i-1?? "'"Wng of tho enemy's ?2!iU?Sh,,J:. th majn'noth electrical ting, and the b g Broadway revue, depicting Broadway's most popular atari are ?5?r HJ?iqu. features of this produc tion. The two-act musical extrava ganza Is entitled "Tho Redemption Club. SCw.e..81n AKln.'' and was written by Walter Pearson, tho well-known mu f"0! comedy playwright. Among the members of the cast are Mamio Mitch ell. Harry Bentley. Clare Kvans, Klor ence and Olive Sherlock. Harry 8. Le V An. Waits Pas mm tiiiii -. Towing Sands. Tommy cnilen. and Marie and Earl Uates. SOL S. GLUCK. Lyceum. A musical hodge-podge, "What Does tho Publlo Want?' has been announced ss tho attraction for noxt week's per formances at the Lyceum Theater. The cast is headed by Matt Kolb. JHarold Brown. Evelyn Price, and Hazel Grant. The popular runway, on which tho chorus of twenty attractive girls will dance over the heads ot the audience, will remain a feature. As an added attraction for the per formances on Tuesday and Thursday nlBhts, wrestling matches between celebrities of tho mat game will be staged. Films. At Moore's Strand Theater on Sun day, Monday. Tuesday, and Wednesday Flowers for Social Functions. Gude furnishes the choicest flowers and most artistic decorations. 1214 F. Advt oim simvicB Is ever pieeelng-. We aim to mskt a pereonsl friend of every cuitomtr. We sain their confidence, and liold ft by ren dering e.ueuiuiGiy correct ier- ice. OPTICAL CO Removed to Ui II. South, bids. Douglas Fairbanks will head the double feature program In "The Habit of Hap piness. The central character Is a firm bellover In happiness, and he goes about In the moat unusual manner trying to Instill this thought In others. Tho comedy portion of the program will In cludo Charles Murray, Mao Bush, and Mack Swain In "A Bathhouse Blunder." Thursday, Dorothy Glsh and Owen Moore will bo headlined in "Little Meena's Romance" The auxiliary at traction on this day will o "A Dash of Cottragu." On Friday and Saturday Jane Grey and Tully- Marshall will be starred In! "The Waifs." Roscoe Arbuckle, in "His Wlfo's Mistake." Will form the added attraction on theso days. i William 8. Hart, will return to tho screen of Moore's Garden Theater Bun day, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday In Thomas Ince's master film production "Tho Aryan," a distinctly novel and original Western conception, Tho piece tells tho story of an uncouth mintr, who, neeced of his wealth through the perfidy of a woman, establishes a "town ot hate" far oft in the hills of the des ert. In his embittered nature he has forgotten tho code of the Aryan race. to shelter, guar.l, and protect Its womon," but his mannood Is aroused by the plea of a fearless little girl. In Hart's support will be seen Louise uiaum. unarica k. French. Bessie Love, and I.Vruchel Mavall. The auxiliary feature on these days will b0 "His Last Laugh." featuring jiuuy jituoy, ana juiih ray. On Thursday, for nnn 1v nnlv rr Moors announces the Mm appearance of Miss Ethel Barry more. In "The Bird" of Prey.' Tho secondary feature will be union Walker and Evart Overton In "A Winnlnc Miss." On Friday and Saturday Bessie Eyton will br seen In "The Cycle of Fate." hthei Tearc. in "Betty's Bevy of j.cauu, win uo me aciaca attraction on these days. "Dayld Derrick," one of the most cete bratcd of stage plays has been put Into pictures by the Pallas-Paramount Com pany, am' will b0 shown at Loew'a Co lumbia the first part of next week be ginning with Sunday afternoon's per formance. Dustln Farnum has been se lected to play the title role, with Wini fred Kingston featured as the leading lady. Thu elaborate c'ostumes worn by tho actors In this picture are a faith ful presentation of the brilliant cos tumes worn during the early period when "David Garrlck" played at the Drury Lane Theater In 17U. The cast includes Herbert Standing, Lydla Yea mans Titus, F. Bcnn. Olive White, Mary Mcrsch. and others of equal note. Thuroday, Friday, and Saturday, Val entine Grant, will be seen In "Th tnnn. cent Lie." This picture marks the first apijeurunre or miss urant as a Famous Playcrs-Paramount star, but It Is by no means her first anf.&mnpii screen artist. She has appeared in sev eral very successful pictures. Reception to Teacher. A reception In honor of Miss Lydla Mnrthall, marking tho completion or her twenty-fifth year as superintendent of the primary department of Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school, will be held this evening. G, W. ASSOCIATION TO PRESENT PLAY "Disraeli" Will Be Produced With Sol S. Qluok in Lead, ing Roto. NUXATED IRON increases strength ot d e 1 1 c a te, nervous, rundown people per cent In ten days In many Instances. $100 forfeit If It falls as per full explana tion In large article soon to appear In this paper. Ask your doctor or drunlit about It Jas. O'Donnell's Drug Stores. People's Drug Stores always carry It In stock. Advt. H EYESIGHT troubles perrna nently corrected with classes prescribed by Dr. Baker, our ophthalmologist. Fn consultation and examination. Lenses are ground in our own es tablishment at lowest cost, which may bo paid 50 cents a week. Castelberg'&,935 Pa. Ave. & LOANS HORNING Itelee, Va, (eoulh end of Hlhay lirldiel. Free sutomobll from th end l me. nw. IOc,06?:MM: GARDEN 6 P.M. ieA to II I9C STARS TslnCa PETROVA DATES WED. THUR. PLAYS PLAYING WiTH FIRE Ne.a-FRAWMC PA.NIEL9 In "MB. JACK INSPECTS PARISH lOc's0,:!!: STRAND Vol 15c NANCE O'NEILL WED. THUR. FLAMES OF 10HANNIS Ne. 3 ETMtCIi TEASE In "CeHHtlaff Oat The Camtt" Eol 8. Otuek promlnsnt In Washing ton literary circles at .an orator and amateur nctnr, will pity the ret of Disraeli til the drHnia of that tide which Is to to prernte1 at the Jlelsico Theater ci the' evening of May I by tho Oeoro Wnshtnaton University Dramatic At sedation. The proceeds of the show vlll bo divided equally between thi aeorae Washing-ton Unlverilty Hospital and the dramatic MKolntlon. Mr. Qluck hs had er of experience in the atnnttur theatrical world, bavin been associated with ColUtlsU Playera of this city and the Wisconsin Dra matlo Club, in which orsmnlrttlona ha hat taken nurntrnus and varied roles. Mr. Oluck Is maatna a careful study of the character of Dsrall. Plays Clarissa Pevensey. To Mlts Kdna A. Dixon has been en trusted the leading- feminine role, that of the lovable Clarissa Pevensey, the ptrt played by Miss Elsie Leslie In the Arils production. Miss Dlron has ap peared In a number ot playlets pre anted by the Oeorizo Washington Dra matic Association, tind has made a de cided hit with her audiences, "Disraeli" Is the most ambitious play ever attempted by the Oeorae Wash ington Dramatic Association. Because of Its difficult nature there was marked opposition to Its presentation by tome of the members of the association. The .Blav Is beln: directed by Mr. White," of the Washington Players' Club. Joseph M. Shaffer is business monster. Bankers Back Undertaking. Washington bankers are backing the students In th undertaking-. A list of Prominent patrons and patronesses now li belnnr compiled, and will be an nounced within a few days. President and Mrs. Wilson have been Invited to serve. ' The cast for the production Includes the Duke of Glastonbury. U B. Pendell; the Duchess of Glastonbury. Francis Oeshlckter: Clarissa, lady Pevensey, Edna A. Dixon: Charles. Viscount Dee ford. Ienn A. Tashof: Adolnhus. :Viscount Cudworth, Mr. Kunkel: Lady Brooke of' Brookehlll to be filled: Lady Brooke, Mary Newcomb; the Rt. Hon. Benjamin Disraeli. 11, P.. Sol 8. Oluck: Lady Bsaeonsfleld. .Gertrude Walters; Mrs. Noel TraversI Inez. Ryan: Sir Michael Probert. Bart. E. Bain Light foot: Mr. Huah Meyers. Mr. Stqrr: Mr. Lumley FoUanibe. E. M. Elklns; Mr. Tearle. Mr. Kunkel; butler at Glaston bury, Mr. Towers; Bascot, Disraeli's butler. Mr. Potter; Disraeli's gardener. William Gllllgan. MRS. HETTY GREEN NOT ILL, SAYS SECRETARY Richest Woman in World Reported in Perfect Health. NEW YORK. April .-Mrs. Hetty Green, richest woman in the world, re ported critically III, Is in at good health as a woman of her years could be ex pected to be, according to anouncentent made by her secretary today. Mrs. Green Is In her eightieth year. "Mrs. Green was slightly Indisposed Inst uek," said her secretary, "but has fuliy recovered. She has attended her bmlness as usual thlt week. She has not suffered a paralytic stroke." Mrs. Green Is at the home of her ton, Edward H. R. Green. Socialists Will Hold" May Day Celebration The Uoelatlst party Of the District or Columbia and of Alexandria county. Va., will hold a joint May day cele bration next Sunday. The celebration will be held In Cherry dale, Va., where an alt-day service has been arranged. Hon. Meyer London, the Rev. Father O'Denohue, and Com rade Ike McBiide will deliver addresses. GETTING MARRIED IS AN IMPORTANT JOB Ben Pierce, Comedian, Has Also Joined a Lodge and Bought a Dog In a Year. Easttr week In Washington Is a re minder of three Important things to Ben rlerce, the comedian of Max Spie gel's "The Tourists" company at, the Gayety thlt week. Theso three things, according, to Pierce, are the most Important things that ever hannened tn hln In his life. They are getting married, joining the niiKs, ano Duying a aoai "To the average person those three thlngJ .wouldn't be so highly Important." 1'lerco remarks In clear Bostonese. while the dn barks accompaniment; In Pekin ese. "They wouldn't be regarded as Im portant, excepting only the getting mar ried. If It were done for the first time. When a man or a woman gets married the second time It Is an encore. Most Important Job. "But when you get married for the nrst,tlme it is absolutely the most im portant thing you have ever done and ever will do. And Easter week In Wash ington reminds me of the fact, because It WHS White In Wsehlnstnn on Enetar week that I prepared to get married, and since I was tn Washington last Jister week-l have been married: ' In Boston, where I was born and first started Into the theatrical business, I always thought that being a comedian wa about the easiest job on earth. I hare been a comedian now for twelve yrs, and I want to state that It Isn't easy. "If I had my life to live over again I would probably be a Boston bean oaker or something of that sort. Com edy is not a very fancy way to make a living. Twelve years ago I was sud denly thrust Into a part as a Dutchman. I had no particular ambitions to be a Dutchman, but the thing was thrust on me. and I had to take It or leave the ,h.?w'. x ,00,t " And ' haven't been able to get away from It since. . ' I m thoroughly serious when 1 say that (laying the part of a Dutch come dian is almost a nightmare to me now. I almost loathe It at times. But It makes me a fairly good living-more' than I think I could make in other lines. And so I stick to it.. Two Other Things. "That has nothing to do with the other two Important things, though. The-becomlng an Elk member was due LOCAL MENTION. Deuel neglect 1ba( bnd tooth. I may be able to save it Tou need It DIL VAUGHAN. 307 7th Bt N. W. Sc Always 6c. Va. Chaplla In "His New Job" today. Home of Charlie. Anna Pavlowa, the Incomparable, mm iicr umici Jiuiec in ine UUIDD qlrl of Portlcl" will be the attraction at the Casino Theater next week. Fruh fruits A veaetsblee. Line. Cefe. 70 !0tb Phena Yonr Want Ad te The Time, Main GSM. to a Washington experience. I was' entertained with a party of friends at a Washington lodge on one occasion, I, Was seised then and there with a de sire to join them. I managed to get into one of the lodges during the year right after I was married. "The purchase of tho dog wag the result of the marriage and my lodge membership. When I became a 'Jouier and remained away from the hotel In the evenings my wife Insisted on hav ing something to remind her of me sne said. And I bought the Pekinese or whatever they call the mutts. And. believe ms Have you ever played valet to a perfectly healthy dog car ried It out fOr a walk, bathed Jt. watched It while it was sick, and hur ried out In the early houra of the morn-fhg- for a vetT Don't ever buy a dog, men. Monday Evening Club Changes Meeting Date Following ' an executive committee meeting of the Monday Evening Club, announcement was made that Its an-1 nunl meeting will he held May 22 In stead of Slav 13. At that meetln? offlews wilt be elect ed for the coming year. Miss Julia Latlirop. of tho Children's Bureau, and George E. Wilson, of the Board oc Charities, will give reports on the an nual conference on charities and correc tions to bo held In Indianapolis next month. The subcommittee having In charge the matter of the new municipal hos pital has been authorised to'pr-eent to Ccngres tho petition signed h more than en.OW Washingtonlans reiuestlnir the appropriation of funds for a new municipal hospital. BIG TROUSER SALE NOW IN . PROGRESS Friedlander Bros. Store at 428 9th St. N. W. Besieged by Buyers. All eyes are directed towards the store of Friedlander Bros., 42 Ninth street northwest, where there Is now In prog ress one of the greatest sales of odd trousers ever launched by this nrm. The range of fabrics, shades and sizes is So great that it Is possible to match almost any odd coat, the result being practically a new suit ai less man tne usual cost of the trousers alone. These are the phenomenal prices which Kovern this sale: Trousers worth up to H.00, now tl.M; trousers worth up to U.7S, now $2.45; trousers worth up to M.uu. now I3.1S: trousers worth un to ei.w. now j.i. Faeries include worsteds, cassimeres, cheviots, blue and gray serges, etc. Every size Is In the lot. as -n oil aa prac tically every shade nnd weave. Men who would aharo In these t-emarK. able values would do well to maka their selections at once, as this sale cannot last long, notwitnsianaing tho large number oif trousers offered. Bear In mind the name and address Fried lander Bros., 4:8 Ninth street north west. Am. Do Your Teeth Cause You Parin? If they do you'should see us for Instant relief. Our dentktn are careful and gentle In treating- all patients' teeth. Isn't thai the kind of dentist you want to do your dental work? Don't worry abont pain; we won't hurt you ask any one If thla Isn't so. FnEE EXAMINATION AND ADVICE TO ALL. St iftgSEL Eaay Payment Terma to AU X JUNMWKMHMKSeU of Teeth $5.00 up tl If ffm mlA f i TiV,Gold Flll8a 75c up MwImiW, fc.ifc mJ Silver FHlinra BOe m $5 A SET $5 Gold Crown .... $3, $4, $5 Dr. Smith Dentists (Inc.) Cor. 7th and E Sta. N.W. Over reopU's Drag? Store. Open Dally, R sun. to 8 p.m. Bandar, B to 3. Rcfcrcace, Secoad National Bank. Lady Atteadaat. When You Clean Up You'll Be Proud to Light Up! e WHEN you light up be sure and light up with Electric Light the light that's safe, clean, , bright, convenient and economical. Electric light makes the home more homelike it invites success and promotes efficiency in the place . of business it is the light to use when you light up. Ask us about Electricity for light, heat and power. ymwfmmYwMVi 14th and C Sts. Phone M. 7260, Please r Open 8:30 A. M. Clem 5:30 P. M. J0iLQ jjuJBJ fiZMAJ2JP-cA, t "" New Models By the Dozens Crowd Into - Our Line of Lingerie Waists tl IM at $ K tr V aenas Xii I nL 'I, " mm I irksomu 01n-mW- " ve Between fifty and sixty differ- ent styles at one price to select from, and many, of them striking, and radical Innn. V vatfons, such, for instance as Largo plaid voiles In two or more tone combi nations. Striped cotton crepes, and striped voiles. -L. aatm striped cotton crepes, finished with little ribbon ties. Plain colored batiste waists, with pockets. Flesh colored organdy, batiste, marquisette, and crepe waists. Novelty ratine striped voiles, and new broad awning striped voiles, which have the popular frill front. White voiles, and organdy waists, trimmed with fine embroidery frills, some with frills edged with lace. Waists with the new vest effect front. Flesh colored waists in dainty frilled styles, trimmed with point Venise lace. And many other styles. All sizes up to 46. Bargain table Street Floor and Second Floor. . ' e '. . e e ' . 'e.e ei t i t .ieie i iq .i. .h New Imported Band Trimmings And the Price Is KQk Only, a Yard . . . ij sL Will be found here only in Washington. Something very new and smart, and designed for trimming dresses, for hat bandings, and other uses. One style is a nev yarn banding in combination of colors, blue and red, green and red,-and purple and green. The other style is a satin finished embroidery banding in a combination of Oriental colorings. Kann Street Floor. ... ..... i. ..,lllllll.lllltllll.ll. SS 300 Hi&h Grade, Guaranteed Rain Proof Taffeta Umbrellas Manufacturer's "Seconds,' of $3.50 and $4.00 Values in a Phenomenal Sale Thursday. iHHflflT uwr) Choice $1.90 Hood, heavy quality coverings, on substantial steel frames, with natural wood handles In both crook and loop styles. Part of the coverings ef these umbrellas we're dyed with foreign dyes, the remainder with American dyes, and that is the reason they were sold to us as "seconds." We cannot tell which Is which, but We Will Guarantee the Entire Col lection If Not Satisfactory We Will Refund Your Purchase Price. We do this because the quality of the umbrellas Is so superior, and the coverings are absolutely rain proof. Sizes for both men and women. If you want something: extraordinary In the way of an um brella you will not lose thla chance tomorrow to buy $3.50 and tt.00 umbrellas, at . But you must hurry as the lot consists of only S00 and they should be gone by 3 o'clock. Kann'a Bargain Table Street Floor. H.i'i"i . . .... ... . '.e.ee"e"eie"..e.e-e-.i'ei e.e-e e. iiih .. en.ei ee A 1 500 Pairs Women's 8-Inch Lace Boots $1.90 $5.00 to $7.00 Values j For One Day and One Day Only-THURSDAY . . . $3.85 It is a late arrival of the very best spring styles. Our stock of high boots is already laree and rather than increase it by adding this lot to it we therefore have decided to close the lot in a single day at a price that makes it worth your white to buy several pairs for the season. Choice of Solid colors of Gray. Chamnairne. Bronze, and t White Nile Cloth and Linen. Also combination effects of CnffeA I Brown with Champagne, Battleship Gray with White, Champagne with White, and Dark Blue with White. Every model is one you want and the chance to buy at such a saving should not be missed. Remember $3.85 is the price for one day only and there are I only 500 pairs in the lot. Knnn's Fourth Floor. '..... .e-e.e.e.t'ie"e i,i,,.i.,mi Pair aaaaeaBaseeaaBB 'lei. Bel I M I el I 1st I I! V ft?' tasaVB' ' ' l eaeaeaeEllWaf ' jflHasasBSBSBSBsaV aL Laeaea jbbbbbbbbbbbbbWbT r . 4..i.iiti. AS PRETTY AS PINK ROSE PETALS Is the New Flesh Color and Pink MUSLIN UNDERWEAR The "Redingote" Combination, a Chemise and Drawer Combina tion. Daintily Trimmed With Val. Lace. Two Grades at $1.00 and $1.50 ENVELOPE CHEMISE, of dim ity, and the finest soft finished batiste, made empire styles, some with vnl. lace trimmed yokes; finished with beading; and ribbon; wnocked yokes, with touches of hand embroidery, lace trimmed and still other styles, made with briar stitched tine tucked yokes, val. lace and ribbon, (PI fA Finer styles at".'.'....' St .50 PETTICOATS, made with deep flounce, trimmed with 3 rows lace InsertlitK, nnd Swiss em broidery Insertion, and lace edge, underplece and ?1 Cft dust ruffle OL.uXJ Other styles at ...91.00 and $X00 GOWNS Finest quality batiste, made empire style, embroidery beadlner and lace edce; some smocked, and hand embroidered; others hemstitched with tiny ruf fles of blue ribbon, and little rocebuds: square and (1" fifl round yokes, at eDJ-eUU Better qualities at S1.30 COnSET COVERS, made with little poplum to hold them down under skirt belt. Trimmed with lace and embroidery Inser tion, lace edge, and ribbon, Ktg at Kann's 2nd Floor. t f - "THU BTTSYeGOENXaV '""" V 8TH ST. AND PCTpA7E.t? ) Baai