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AUSTIN AMERICAN: SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 13, 1914. ATTRACTIONS AT AUSTIN PLAYHOUSES FOR WEEK OFFER GREAT AMUSEMENT 'Poor Little Rich Girl' Has Two Pretty Sisters in Cast Scene From "The Winning of Barbara Worth' Which Comes to the Hancock Next Thursday 'DAMON AND GRECIAN PLAY OF IMMORTAL FRIENDSHIP, WILL BE HERE FOR THREE DAYS 'I'A "Damon and rythlas," the most powerful and gripping 8-part photoplay the age, will be the offering at the Hancock Opera House Dec. 21, 22 und 23, It comes hero the triumph of tho Universal Company's progressive art and skill, tho exaltation of producing mastery. and Pythias" Is the most talked aboui photoplay of the decade. The story told Is of the greatest human friendship, that the world has one of the greatest fraternal organizations of the century, the Knights oi Pythias.

"Damon and Pythias" has been proclaimed the most wonderful photoplay of the decade. Educators clergy, laymen and Knights of Pythias of the United States and Canada have recommended the photoplay and learned from Its wonderful moral Metropolitan audiences have hailed it as the season's event. The feature will be shown simultaneously In New York, Chicago, San Francisco, playing the leading theaters. Ten companies are now en tour In the United Htates and Can spring. Now Leonlo has the wonder-, ful part, all to horsolf.

and is credited with stirring triumphs. The critics this season the third- of the play are genuinely enthusiastic about hr. Miss Gates, the author, turned to her companions in a box at the recent opening of the season in Kochoster: "There is- a little Maude Adams," she said, her eyes misty with tears, "the Maude Adams of twenty years Leonie' Is a happy, healthy young girl, very rich in the present fulfillment and the artistic promise of the future. In the play site personates the child who hates automobiles bo-cause she Is forced to ride in them. In real life L'eortle is crazy about them as she seldom has the chance to ride.

She is very temperamental. Mrs. Pat Campbell arid Itobert Hllllard are not more so. If the least thing goen wrong with sconery, properties op lights Leonie can blow out a temperamental fuse with cither of them. But she is an unspoiled child and everybody.

worships her. The. wistful appeal of her acting goes straight to the with every father and mother. Leonie Dana has gracefully assumed therrolay robe- ef success formerly worn by her elder sister, In tho title role of "The Poor. Little Rich Girl," the play of fact and fancy by Eleanor Gates, which Klaw Krlan-ger present at the at an early While New York was ringing the praise of Viola a couple of years ago her younger sister Leonie was being carefully prepared for just what has happened.

1 Viola's pictures and biography went all over the land through the magazines and newspapers and she was joyously hailed as. "The Coming Juliet." Meantime Leonie was fairly growing up with Miss Gates' play-of -exquisite Hhe-was in her sister's dressing room' through every performance and last season, in Eastern cities, she appeared in her place on several occasions with no one the- wlBer, as their resemblance is twin-like, In the matter of size. AH little girls, rich or poor, a trick of growing up and Viola inevitably outgrew "The Poor Little Elch Girl." As a matter of fact she has been a Joyous young bride since last known. It tells of the faithful1 2 friendship of two Grecian leaders, a bond which could not bo severed by Intrigue or annihilation. The moral stands as a monument of strength of character upon which has been bull! 4 rAmtAuay 'Winning of Barbara Worth9 Will Play Twice Thursday iW, -I 1 1 i Peg 0' My Heart' Will Show Here Twice Christmas Day The New Orleans Picayune says: Tho tang of the Western breeze, an assortment of characters drawn with rumaluible fidelity, the bursting of a jtlant reservoir and a well developed love story are Ingredients entering Into, tho success of "The Winning ol Barbara Worth," this week's attraction at the Crescent Theater.

Large and appreciative audiences witnessed tho bill Sunday nftcrnoon and evening and the show deserves to do a big business throughout the week. j. Taken altogether, the players presenting the play for the first time in Orleans are capable in tho fullest sense of tho term. Very few road companies coming this uay can measure up to their standard and the sum total of their commendable efforts Is rattling good entertainment. There Is a prologue, three acts and several scenes necessary In telling tho story.

It requires less than two hours to unfold tho romance of liarbara and her lover, Willard Holmes. A breezy Western atmosphere moves the action along In such a delightfully cohesive manner as to make ono yearn for ua-other act or two. Miss Beulah Watson plays the part of Barbara. Her work is finished to a degree and she fairly lives the role of the Western lass who barely escaped death with her mother in the desert. She combines good looks with nerve and histrionic ability The only other feminine member of tho cast, Gertrude Barker, measures up to the standard set by one of the strongest companies yet to play at the Crescent.

"Winning of Barbara Worth" will be seen at the Hancock Thursday, matinee and night 'EDUCATION OF MR. Oliver Morosco, the noted New Tork theatrical has nine "Peg o' My Heart" companies playing in the United-States and Canada this season, but, according to his own admission, the best of them all is the one headed by Doris Moore and which will be seen at the Hancock Opera House, Christmas matinee and night Miss Moore is the youngest of the Morosco stars. When Laurette Taylor was called to London to play, "Peg" Mr. Morosco found it necessary to find a young woman talented enough to continue the run of the play in New York City. He interviewed many aspiring actresses and finally selected Miss Moore.

After her first perform ance In the comedy he Insisted that she' sign contract to appear undr his management for three years. Mis Moore's success as Peg was complete The Moore "Peg" company Is complete in every detail. Mr. Morosco decided that the South and Middle West should see a very strong "Peg" attraction this season and he mad 3 the Moore organization perfect, sparing neither pains nor expense. "Peg" has been seen at seven thea ters in Greater New York.

It is tlia most popular and successful play of the decade. With Miss Moore in tha title role it reaches the zenith of theatrical perfection. SCENE FROM "SALOMY JANE" AT BES-MAR mm JANE' COMES TO BES-MAR SATURDAY PIPP' AT BES-MAR "A "Salomy Jane," the Alco rcloas Doc. 19, the Initial feature production of the California Motion Picture Cor- Scene From 'Straight Road'at Bes-Mar poratlon, In which IJeatrls Michelena H.St -c Is the star, is remarkable throughout for Its characterization. Scene From Aristocracy' at Bes-Mar fl ps' "i i' r- The announcement by the Alco Film Corporation that its release on Dec.

16 is Dig-by Bell In "The Education of Mr. Plpp," created wide interest among lovers of moving' pictures. Mr. Pipp himself is shown the country over. Mr.

Plpp, a. gentle Pittsburg soul, was nagged into society by his climbing wife. He was created by Charles Dana Gibson, the artist. Through sets of drawings and finally through the Pipp book, the Plop family entered many households over the country. Then Augustus Thomas took up Mr.

Pipp and. put him into a play where, surrounded by, his tamlly and certain adventurous crooks, he was seen In the legitimate theater for three years. Mr. Plpp Is the production of the All-Star Feature Corporation and was produced under the personal direction of Augustus Thomas. Mr.

Thomas wrote "The Education of Mr. Pipp" as a legitimate offering and based his play on Mr. Gibson's drawings. Another Week of 'i Each character stands out In cameo profile. The crystal-like photography accentuates this effect.

"Salomy Jane." the character in 3ret Harte's book and In the Armstrong drama which preceeded thi ptcturlzation Is not a little bloodthirsty. The character is cold, yet at limes it Is suffused with warmth ano tenderness. To select an actress whr could get this mingled effect on th screen was a difficult task for the producers and management. After a number of actresses had been submitted to the test and rejected, some one thought of Mis. Michelena.

low Vs-, ti 1 TAKE A BIG SLUMP Carnival for Austin RAYMOND HITCHCOCK IN 'THE BEAUTY SHOP' Vs vi The comparative figures of poll tas receipts Issued up to date for this year and those issued for 1913 show a remarkable delinquency and laxness In voters In paying their poll taxes. Over "7 twice as many receipts were issued last year up to and Including Dec. 12 as have been Issued this year. The exemptions for this year arc but slightly less than they were last year. Comparative figures follow: 1913 1914 Poll tax receipts 655 Poll tax exemptions 814 400 be Indescribable.

It is Cohanesque In the fullest sense, snd in Just so much as tho public desires to be entertained this farce merits tho place of "the season's best play." Coming to Austin, to bo presented at tho Hancock soon. COHAN PLAY AT THE HANCOCK IS- AMONG BEST COMING HERE Six receipts and four exemption were Issued yesterday. Doctors are not supposed to advertise. Highbrow members of the fraternity are very touchy, not to say peevish, about what they call, their "code of ethics." The physician who advertises in any manner, other thaa by means of tho familiar small lettered sign in the window and neatly engraved professional card, immediately takes the status of the "charlatan" or "quack doctor." But beauty doctors are an exception. At least so claims Kaymond Hitchcock, who comes to opera house on Dec.

in where he will open "The Beauty Shop" that Is destined to attract more patrons in one night than all the beauty shops in the State can accommodate in a year. Ray says he's just got to advertise to get the girls to come to see him, and he Isn't a btt perturbed about the ethical side of the question. So old Dr. Arbutus Uudd, he has had a little circular reading, "Call on old Dr. Budd." The doc is not a bit backward about tooting his own horn, not even a little bit modest, as it were.

The circular sets forth his Fine List of "Movie" Attractions This Week The J. George Loos Exposition shows will remain in Austin for another week, according to the committee representing the T. M. C. S.

and Boy Scouts. The rain and cold weather last week kept thousands away from the disappointed those who had looked forward to the carnival week. This fact, coupled with the extreme satisfaction which has been expressed regarding the shows and the carnival itself prompted the committee in making arrangements for another week's stay of the shows in Austin. The shows were to have left on the International Great Northern for Hearne last night, but a wire to the manager in charge there secured a postponement of that engagement for a week. The committee feel quite elated over the fact that the company could be secured for another week, for they feel that with good weather the shows will entertain many who have so far been unable to come to the Midway.

All of the attractions will remain with Mr. Loos, and the performances each day and night will bo the same as have attracted good crowds the past week in spite of rain and cold. The band concerts conducted by the Italian Band will be held twice daily on the Avenue, and all free attractions on the grounds will be given as before. The carnival will close Saturday night, Dec. 19.

Here in Winning of Barbara Worth The attractions at the moving picture shows this week are of unquestionable interest. Tomorrow night at the Bes-Mar Theater, Cecil Sponer will be seen in "The Dancer and the King." This is an extremely interesting story, wherein the secre tary of the young King of Navarre becomes interested in a little dancer able appeal in the following Walt Mason fashion: "1 a man of-great whom he sees dancing on the streets resources. I've prevented ten divorces and he has her trained In dancing. Some years later the young king at The M. IxmiIs Times says: (ieorge M.

Cohan's iiu'Widramatic farce, "Sevrn Kfyn ti which fur a tcU at tlie Olympic, Sunday Is utiiiesttinaljly the best play nf the season fur In ft. l.oiils. Kxceptt.in may be taken to this statement by persons particularly enamored of miuio cert hi other drama from a purely dramatic, literary or artistic standpoint. Put. taken all In all, no other play fcn hero this year forces such intensified Interest, no other play has held its audience In Hiicli spellbound emotion; no other play has gone Into the depths of melodrama In such a pleasing manner, and Cohan certainly lias produced the first play to end this melodrama of crooks, revolvers, murders snd ghosts In such a novel way.

Tho production Is entertaining throughout; It speeds through a most complicated plot without dull moment; the audience Is carried through soul-stirring thrills by the flash of a revolver, only to ho thrown into sidesplitting laughter the next moment by a development so humorous as to by transforming ugly wives from head to toe. 1 supply a pretty dimple, or remove a simple pimple. Women tends a perfomance where Lola is dancing and becomes deeply infatuated with her charms. A revolution is breeding among the poor people, who are heavily taxed for the benefit of the rich. Lola Intercedes for them, and the King finally consents to listen to the pleadings of his favorite and revoke the heavy taxes.

This action creates the animosity of his courtiers and noblemen, and they in turn plot to dethrone him. Lola, with the assistance of several friends, is fully acquainted with their plots and plans, and decides to frustrate them, which they do. Dismayed at the death ot their leader, the revolutionists are easily worsted and tho King, his people and Lola are united amid general rejoicing. Another reel to be shown will present the interesting story of Robert Moray, a young Englishman who has been entrusted with certain letters of Madame DuBarry, mistress of Louis XV. His experiences while these letters are In his possession are both interesting and well worth nin come to me because they think I know.

1 have never failed or faltered, when a nose has to be altered, I am the guy that put the fairy In the This Is George Walker's Christmas Present to All Austin Theater Goers soap, have raked In lots of shekels, by obliterating freckles, and while I on the job, girls, there is hope. It's marvelous, it's wonderful, what Dr. Budd can do. And that's why all the ladles stop and drop In at my beauty shop. For It's wonderful.

It's marvelous what Dr. Budd can do. A brunette who comes at 1 can be a blonde by 2. It's wonderful, it's marvelous what Dr. Budd can do.

To my- shop there came a patron, a ro tund and massive matron, who was nine feet wide or maybe she was ten. When my treatment terminated, she was so emaciated she could bathe with perfect comfort in n. ladles' foun it for DICKENS AUorurji at Lsw. to I Congrrsi Ate. Austin, Tcxss.

CIVI1, AND tain pen. It's wonderful, it's marvelous, what Dr. Budd can do. I can (4 I SX niassago a plnkcy satin skin until It's black und blue, it's wonderful, it's marvelous what Dr. Budd can do.

On Tuesday night that great moving picture reel, "The Straight Road," by Clyde Fitch, will be presented. This is a story that must be seen to be appreciated, and its portraval at the Bes-Mar Theater will doubtless attract a' very large attendance. On' Thursday night at the Bes-Msy. Theater will be presented the of the revolution in South America. There Is a hero in the personage of George Carter, and hla experiences are the subject matter of the story, which is thrilling and interesting from start to finish.

Friday evening "Aristocracy" will be the main attraction. This Is a production by Bronson Howard. A play renowned in two continents. It is full of thrilling Incidents and great climaxes and will undoubtedly prova one of the best attractions of the week at this popular playhouse. Merchants' Transfer WALKER'S HOME IS DAMAGED 'BY FIRE C.

M. Cabanlas, Prop. Merchants' accounts, receiving, forwarding and storage, heuvy hauling. Office and warehouse No. 2, 400 Colorado Street.

Both phones 288. Warehouse facilities on tracks I Colonel Emmott Walker's home in Rldgetop was slightly damaged by fire yesterday afternoon about 4:50 FOR MESSENGER BOY RMQ o'clock. Tho fire Is reported to have AUU. been cuused by a stove in a room on the second floor which was too closo cm fu DR. MAY F0STEX OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Old Phone 1409 Austin, Texas Suite Bit) Ltttloftettd Wdg- to the wall, becoming too hot.

The flames broke out In tho upper story and roof und were extinguished in A I half an hour by tho North Austin ind Rescue No. 9 fire companies. The 1 I v. damage estimated at about $100. MISCIXLANKOI SlIOWKK GIVEN Mrs.

R. C. Stovall, 2008 Willow Italian Swiss Colony CAUrOltNI.VS l-'l KBT XAIH.E WINKS Claret, Port, Sherry, Angelica Anil other varieties, bottled ami In l.uiir Kr.M liv nil first -class dealers. Street, was tho hostess at a miscel i Vl ELGINWOODCo. ELGIN, TEXAS Wholesale Dealer in Oak Cord Wool Orders for Car Load Lots Received tv 1 il AUSTIV MKUCANTII-r- Distributor We do not solicit In prohibition territory.

1 laneous shower given in honor of Miss Klla. Nauuuin, brldo-elect, from to o'clock Friday afternoon. The house was beuutifully deco-ratod. Many handsome presents were received by Miss Nauman. Covors were laid for twenty and delicious refreshments were served.

Tho following were present: Ganns, Wendlandt, Waechter, IVterl, Nauman, Zerschatisky, Miss Klla Nmunan (honoroo). Mrs. Stovall was assjBted by her sisters, Miss Annie Grove ana Mrs. Cloorgo Wolter. A-J- i Try American Want MMm WAHTS BE! U1G RESULTS MISS BEULAH WATSON,.