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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
AUDITOROUM-TOLEDO.
William Hodge in "The Man from
Home"

When Booth Harrington and Har-
ry Leon Wilson set forth to write a
big American play, they went abroad
to do it. The Tarkington-Wilson
reason, from all accounts, was that
pure Americanism shone all the more
strongly by comparison with Euro.
pean forms and usages.
However that may be, the result
is the successful play, 1.-THE Mah
from Home" the drama that ran
for 342 consecutive performances in
Chicago, and then became the New
York sensation at the Astor theater.
where 1t ran 10 weeks. Later it ran
Tor ~ weeks in Boston, the first play
In 20 years to pass the 2OO-time
mark In that city. To clap the cli-
max. 1t lasted IS weeks to big busi-
ness In Philadelphia, nominally a
poor theatrical city, more than
doubling the best previous record of
any dramatic attraction.
The theme of the play is said to
be blow at snobbery. And 1t is
limited that 1t has punch" that has
been delivered with no uncertain
hand. International marriages of
the all too common barter and sale
description, furnish the means of at
tack. An aggregation of titled and
worthless scamps Is opposed by one
lone lawyer from Kokomo, Ind,
Daniel voorhees, Pike, played by the
inimitable William Hodge, who bat
ties single-handed against the blind
mania and rapacity OF all concerned.
Ihe outcome is q simon-pure streak
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

The latest musical production of
Hough and Adams, the big Chicago
producing managers, entitled The
Heart Breakers" with George Dame
rel of Merry Widow" fame, as the
bright particular star, will be the at
traction at the Valentine theater on
Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1916,
with Saturday matinee. They are
presented by Mort. H. Singer and
they present one of the best come
dies with music the theater-goer has
seen in many day. The songs are
all of the whistling kind and 1.-TWO
to Duluth" and my Honolulu Honey
Lu" are the hits of the production.
Mr.. Damerel is ably supported by
Miss Ruth PEBBLES and well-trained
and beautifully dressed chorus. In
the support may also be mentioned
Harry Paul., a graceful dancer of the
Cohan school; John Fogarty, whose
face is his fortune, as a highly ridiC
ulous chimney sweep and elevator
man; Justin Cooper, Charles Horn,
Margaret Mcdonald, Louise Myers
and others.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

one of expedients. He saw restau.
rant.
Sure! I'll get them to cook my DIN
ner. There'll be some left over.
Maybe they'll take it off my hands"
a plausible story bubbled forth.
80 want you to cook these
things" opening the basket, "and
rlY'- He stole glance at the con-
tents. The lid fell shut. He stared
stupidity at the attendant.
"All shall be cooked as monsieur
Wishes" with elaborate gesture as the
waiter reached for the basket.
81 guess you amt quite qualified to
roast this-yet." Our friend mopped
n perspiring brow with his disengaged
hand. where's the nearest police sta
tion?
"Three blocks up the street. And If
monsieur will leave his basket while
he is away But monsieur had bolt
ed out the door, and for several mo-
ments q much perturbed waiter won
dered why, while three blocks away
much perturbed man with basket
wondered how.
"Any story I'd tell 'em would sound
fshy. Then there's my picture in the
gallery. A record for good, behavior
don't go very far. Great Scott! They'll
find the pocketbook on mel"
That thought lent wings to his feet.
The police station diminished in the
distance. What to do with the bas-
ket that was now growing heavy on
his arm-that was the question. No
use going back to the church. 1t was
left there with Intention.
I'm the devil, all right Somebody's
shifted the responsibility to my shoul-
ders. The first time I've been near
church in years too. Well, I've got
my lesson. Not again for me-"
he thought of sitting down to work
his problem out. Those were likely
steps where that officer was passing.
Hurrying to his goal, he passed the
law. Their eyes met for an instant,
long enough to thrill the basket man.
The officer hesitated as If searching his
memory. There was no hesitation
from the man behind.
"You got me once" he muttered and
raced up the first fight of stairs at
hand, plunged into an entry and in his
excitement pressed the private bell
The officer turned back, There was
no one in sight. Musing over the re-
semblance, he rounded the corner of
his beat.
Steps sounded on the stairs. The
knob turned. Well, he could ask If
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

shirt front. Distinctly different was
the dexterity and grace with which
hand entered the strangers pocket.
That dollar grew to the tune Of the
wallets contents.
Profuse apologies, few pats Of good
fellowship, a hurried exit, and fortune
had placed our friend beyond the
squalor of last nights lodgings.
"Bosh" he muttered as he hurried
around corners, threaded a side street,
then doubled back and took a fresh
course. whats the use of a pick
pockets tryin' to live straight? Who'd
hire me? l amt used to work anyhow.
| s'pose there's no hope for an ex-con-
vict. That's what the papers say any
how. It's good stuff too. It's great to
have the papers on your side. 1t
makes slippin' back seem easier"
He trudged along, now and then
casting wary glances to the rear.
Now, if there was any one who
cared, anything to live for, know
could make good. But l amt got a
soul. Nobody cares or depends on
me, nobody
ClangI Clang! Clang! A church
bell high above changed the tenor of
his musings. He sneered. "'All ye
who are heavily laden'-I know the
system. Bring your troubles here and
shift 'em to some one else's shoulders,
preferably the devils, but shift 'em."
He turned the corner. at the very
door of the church, half buried in the
snow, reposed a market basket.
Holiday marketin'; eh?" He pick
ed it up. Heavy" He peered
through the door, but all was solemn
dark within. "Doin' penance, l sup
pose. Well, here's practical one for
carelessness." With the basket on his
arm he turned the nearest corner.
Our friend had Christmas dinner.
True, it was all uncooked. True, he
had no home to take 1t to, no place to
cook it. Rather a useless bit Of petty
larceny 1t would seem. But each to
his trade. The crooked mind is ever
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
% '~HRISTMAS! Bahw His sleep
III filed eyes had cleared to the
~ meaning of that merry peal
OF bpllS

=
m filed eyes had cleared to the
w. meaning of that merry peal
OF bells.
Whether TO find more warmth or
shut out the sound that reused him,
he drew the scanty blanket over his
head and turned shivering to the wall.
In either case the result was failure.
He should have known that the first
Christmas bell heralds chorus that
swells higher and higher in q ere
scendo of added voices; that sandwich
ed between u canvas cot and a single
blanket near a paneless window but
half eked out with castoff rags, offers
a poor defense against an ideal Christ
mas morning.
In cold disgust, but wide awake, he
cleared the sash within his reach.
Merry Christmas! Merry Christ
masp
Newsboys, street cleaners, boot
blacks, the roundsman as he relieved
his mate, paid CHEEKY tribute to the
day.
"Even the police he growled $50
to the devil! I'm a cynic"
His fingers trembling with cold, he
drew the congress shoes quite new
upon his feet and searched beneath
the blanket for his coat, which, having
done duty as pillow through the
night, had added creases to those of
newness from the day before.
81 wonder" he chuckled mirthlessly,
''if old Santa missed my stockin's. If
it hadn't been so cold last night I'd
sure put them ON the mantel," look
ing about the room, 'if there'd been
one."
He drew a silver dollar from his
pocket
81 got my presents yesterday. Term
shortened for good behavior, new
suit, hat and shoes and one silver
dollar. I'd be a bloomin' sport If my
hair was bit longer. Them prison
BARRIERS ought to get about bit and
learn somethin' of the styles"
He held the coin close to his eye;
It shut out the light. He held it at
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
Toledo Theatres.
Attractions at the Valentine Theater,
Toledo, o., Week of Dec. II.

ATTRACTIONS at tne Nalentlne Ineater,
Toledo. o., Week of Dec. II.
John Hyams and Leila Mcintyre
in JOS NJ. Gates delightful musical
production, THE Girl of My
Dreams" two-act atmospheric play
by Wilbur d. Nesbit and Otto Hauer-
bach, music by Hoschna, composer
of Three Twins" Madame Sherry"
and Doctor De Luxe will be the
attraction at the Valentine theater
for two nights, beginning Monday
evening, Dec. II. It's tuneful charm,
its elaborate staging, its atmosphere
of wholesome jollity and the clever
work of it's principles, combine to.
make it one of the most attractive
entertainments produced in many
seasons. The musical numbers, of
which there are an unusually large
number, are credited as being among
the prettiest compositions of Mr.
Hoschna. Mr.. Hyams and Miss Nc
Intyre will be surrounded by splen-
did company.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

My poor i.ian! The kindly old
lady saw only the humble pleading
of father TO save his child from the
inclemencics of the weather. In that
moment her dear old mind had built
romance around this situation, of
which the hero was the basket man.
She sought no explanation. Merely
to do good OH such day was suf
ficient to her Was not this the ami
versary Of child who centuries be-
fore had not even basket to lie in?
"Come in, my poor man. come in"
"But, ma'am"-
Not a word, sir. l have a nice
warm room that you are welcome to.
If you are out of funds there is plenty
to do about the house As for the
baby, my daughter has gone west with
my little grandson. Your child comes
into my house as blessing"
But, ma'am, you don't know
stammering. but determined to ex.
plain.
81 do not seek to know" urging
him in and toward the rear. "If
you have been unfortunate and some
day need to tell the story / will listen.
Now you and your baby are my
guests
She withdrew and closed the door
on the poor sorrowful man and his
, blessed babe
"Well, I'll be jinkedw The sorrow
full man sank into a comfortable chair
and chuckled. "Of all the An in
sistent wailing. accompanied by lusty
kicks, heralded the final and complete
awakening Of the baskets contents.
Lets see what's here" He threT
back the lid and greeted the pink pro
testing face with humorous twinkle
of appreciation. well, you little
BRITT Those hands, so deft at pocket
picking, were gentler possibly than an
honest mans. The babe was cooing
on his shoulder.
"Well, you take to me, don't you.
Young un?" He held the bundle OIL
at arms length. The infants efforts
to snuggle back pleased him nightly
'There you are. you Gods blessed dar
lin'."
In that restful position the babe COO
ed off to sleep again. The man sank
into a rocking chair and swayed back
and forth. He. felt comfortable, placid
content. Something had touched a
spot in his makeup that had never be
fore been reached.
He was learning in moment what
years could not unlearn-a purpose In
life, finding something to live for.
and all taught by poor little aban-
doned baby.
"If any one" he thought, looking
down at the smiling, unconscious face,
could abandon such as you and not
leave hope behind, then there's a
chance for both of us in this world
You'll be my hope, YOU poor, little-l
don't know whether you're boy or a
girl; but, which ever, you'll be mine,
and, so help me God, I'll be yours-and
-and-and-there'l be chance for
both of u.s."
He sat quietly for long time. The
baby stirred, opened his eyes and still
smiled. The man bent down, then
hesitated. I'm not worthy" he NUT
tered. "but will be-for the future"
He kissed the little brow. His eyes
were moist.
merry Christmas" he breathed.
"and," dashing the tears from his
eyes. "a happy New Year"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

they had any rooms to rent. That
would explain his ringing of the bell.
A sweet faced, white haired lady ap-
peared in the doorway.
do you rent rooms" he blurted.
II do not" The little old lady drew
herself up, her tone trifle naughty.
The man muttered an apology and
turned away. The door moved toward
the jamb A wall. unmistakable In its
origin. came from the basket. Three
steps of the flight the man measured
in a move.
"One moment, sir" In the voice
above authority spoke unquestionably.
"Oh, ma'am, please" That policeman
had got on the light fingered ones
nerves. In abject fear he turned.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

TT we're kissing I'd moi be missing
The Miss who's Number One.
She's so inviting that while I'm
writing
really want to run
And give her one reSOundlng smack
And maybe ! would not come back.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

arms length; the coin seemed small
er, but he could see daylight.
II wish you was big enough to do
that of there" he growled. "You got
to be mighty close to shut things out"
He ambled out and to the street.
MERRY Christmas" an ash man
greeted
"Nawp He stamped through the
side door of the first saloon "Red
eye!" The coin tinkled on the bar.
"Put that away and be my guest"
The stranger, in top hat and gray
coat. seemed bit the worse for a
Christmas eve that had heightened
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

A SAUCY maiden. moi Overladen
- With shyness. Number Five.
She looks so willing I'd bet shll.
ling
She wouldn't duck nor dive.
They're all beyond my reach. and YET
ID like 10 kiss the whole quintet.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
3 iay. but his wallet was

into Christmas day, but his wallet was
we'll filed.
"All right Maybe it will grow IL
nurse it." He looked with avid eye
upon the strangers well filed purse.
1t was an awkward lurch as the
glasses touched that sent the fiery
liquor down the outside of a shining
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

of brilliant American shirt-sleeve
finesse.
Messrs. Liebler & Co. are respon-
sible for the production of Messrs
harrington and Wilson's play, and
they have succeeded admirably.
The engagement in Toledo is set
for the entire week, opening Monday,
Dec. 4, at the Auditorium.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
His Preference.

II do not believe In kissing under
the mistletoe." said Gladys Beautigirl.
Neither do l." promptly replied
young Huggins fright here. wherev-
er 1t happens to be. is good enough for
me-"
Thereupon he proceeded to prove 1t.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

HI.
THE girl in the middle Is quite a
riddle.
cannot solve her thought.
To me she seemeth maid who dreameth
Of kisses, as she ought.
I'D love on that chair arm TO sit
And find If she away would fllt.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08
Mo Cigars This Christmas.

what do you expect your wife to
give you for Christmas presentT
Nothing"
"well, you seem to be happy over
it,"
$50 am. I've quit smoking"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

Stops itching instantly. Cures
piles, eczema, salt rheum, letter. itch.
hives herpes, scabies-Doans Oint-
ment. At any drug store
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1911-12-08

w.
THERE'S no debating that this ones
waiting
For some ones lips 10 meet
Her own. though surely she stands demureb.
Now. don't you think her sweet2
You notice she has closed her eyes.
So any one might steal the prize.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-06-29
THE MEN WHO OPPOSE PUBLIC
UTILITY BOARD.

For the benefit of the new men,
bers Of Congress especially and the
people of Washington generally, we
desire once more to present the names
and business affiliations of the MEM
bers of the transportation committee
of the Board of Trade, which has sub
mitted a report to the president of the
board, opposing the creation of pub
lie service commission in the District.
First, we would like to have it
remembered that the executive Of
ficers of the telephone company
and gas company, the chairmen of
the Senate and House District Com
mittees, the District Commissioners,
the Washington Chamber of Commerce,
and the Federation of Citizens Asso-
Citations have all declared, through the
columns of The Times, for a public
service commission. The outlook for
the passage of bill creating a COM
mission is excellent. 1t is, in fact, so
good that the passage of bill either
at this session or the next is prac-
tically assured.
Please bear this in mind and then
turn to the report of the transportation
committee of the Board of Trade. Who
are these men who have set them
selves up in opposition to the other
agencies of expression in the COM
munity, in a determination to an
tagonize a reform demanded by the
people and recogized almost universally
from one end of the country to the
other as an economic necessity and a
benefit alike to corporations and to
the publici
In the first place, they are selected
for membership on this committee by
General George b. Harries, the president
of the Board of Trade, who also hap
pens to be the vice president and active,
executive head of the Washington Rail
way and Electric Company, which
operates more than half the street car
lines of the city and suburbs and owns
the electric light company.
But, you ask, has General Harries
used his position as president of the
Board of Trade to control the board
and its committees in the interest of
his corporation3 The answer to that
question is found in the personnel of
the men General Harries appointed on
the transportation committee. The
committees chairman is Alexander
Ryitton, Of the law firm Of RrittQn 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-06-29
New Baptist Church
Cornerstone Is Laid

William E. Andrews. auditor Of the
Treasury Department, delivered the
principal address at the laying of the
cornerstone of the new Metropolitan
Baptist Church. Sixth and A streets
northeast, last evening.
Placed in the cornerstone was a
copper box containing copies of the
daily papers, a toy bank which had
contained the first SIS raised. toward
the new church by the children of
the Sunday school, list of the church
officers, and a 1911 Decent piece.
The Rev. John Compton Ball. the
pastor, discussed future plans for the
church. Others participating in the
program were the Rev. ]. Murray
Taylor, and the Rev. F. W. Johnson.
Following is a list of the officers of
the Metropolitan Baptist congrega-
ton: Church clerk, William S. Keis-
err; church treasurer, John F. Bolen;
financial secretary, Sumter Phillips;
deacons, Westwood F. Paxton, Henry
D. Boynton, Asa L. Gilbert, Edwin r.
Haight, William s. Keiser, Zeb La
Pelle, Robert H. Owens: deaconesses,
Mrs. Camille Lowell. Mrs. Celestia A.
Ferris, Miss Ida B. Ketrle; trustees,
Robert o. Otterback, Charles 8. Sands
Ulysses G. Smith, w. D. Sutherland,
Richard F. Wolff.