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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
FUN AND FANTASY IN PLAYFUL
PARTNERSHIP AT PROCTOR'S.

That shows of exceptionally high
merit are acceptable to audiences of
Proctor's Theatre has again been am
ply demonstrated by the prolonged ap-
plause which greeted every number at
that popular playhouse last night.
Prominent on the bill this week is
Edmund Breese, supported by an eff
Client company in the oDe-act play,
Copy" in which actual occurrences in
the experience of a busy news-gatherer
are presented in a realistic fashion.
1.-THE Dude Detective" a comedy. in
which Frank Byron and Louise Lang
don are given an exceptional oppor-
tunity to display their resources as
fun-makers, is also a very promising
feature.
Others IN the bill are Isabelle DAT
mond, assisted by Frank Carter, in a
musical oddity called Bright Spots"
Ashley and Lee, 1.-TWO Komikal
Kusses,n in songs and parodies; Wes-
ton, Fields and Carroll. snappy sing
ers of snappy songs; Ed Blondell and
company in a scream entitled THE
Lost Boy" Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Oar
row, in an artistic and entertaining
exhibition of sand modelling; Elida
Morris, a classy coincidence; Arco and
his llliputians in a wonder act, and
the photo plays at the End.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
WILLING To TEACH
EITHER THEORY
Had Not Made Up His Mind
Which Was Correct and
Was Ready to Be
Convinced,

The story is told of a young MAJ who
applied for a position to teach a coun-
try school. The Board of Education
sent for him. Among other questions
he was asked If he believed the earth
to be round or fiat.
well, he replied. I'm unprejudiced,
so I'm willing to teach either theory
The rural applicant was careful not
to show his ignorance. Others are not
always so thoughtful. A discussion
recently arose as TO the boundaries or
Rounania. the claim being made thar
it does not touch the Black Sea. The
stars Atlas was brought out to de-
eide the question. 1t correctly shows
that Roumania is bounded on the
north and west by Austria-Hungary
on the east by Russia and the Black
Sea, on the south by Bulgaria, and for
a short distance on the west by Servia.
SO the one that claimed thai Roumania
does not border on the Black Sea was
wrong.
The Standard Atlas and Chronology
cal History of the World is correct in
every detail. Its full pages, maps and
charts are authentic and up to date,
You can get it by presenting six head
ings clipped or torn from the first
page OF this paper, together with an
expense fee TO cover the necessary
items of this distribution.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
MEN AND RELIGION
HOLD INSTITUTES
Meetings to Discuss Plans for
Furthering Work OF
Movement.

The opening mass-meeting last night
of the weekday campaign, under he
auspices of the Men and Religion For
ward Movement, was held in the Sec
ond PRESBYTERIAN Church, Washington
and James streets. The several ma
tional team leaders gave seven-minute
talks on phases of the work. Rev. Roy
B. Guild presided. Among the speak
ers were Clarence G. Robinson, of At
lanta. Ga, who discussed boys work;
James r. Smith, of New York. who
spoke on community extension; Pro-
lessor NJ. a. Honline, of Dayton. O.,
Bible study. Rev. DIR. John H. Elliott.
Of Chicago. evangelism: j.. Campbell
White and Rev. Albert f.. Leges Of
New York, missions, and Rev. Paul
Moore Strayer, of Rochester. social
service. The musical program was
under the direction of team chorister
Albert S. Reitz, of Chicago.
The program will be continued this
afternoon and evening. The opening
conference session convened his morn
ing at 9.15 o'clock, with Rev. Roy B..
Guild presiding in the Second Church.
The speakers included Rev. DR.. Robert
Moore. of Brooklyn, who spo.1e on
prayer as an Agency of the King
DOM" Rev. DIR. Strayer, "rhe Need
and Opportunity for Special Work for
Men and Boys in the Modern church. -
and Professor M. A. Honline, "The
Bible a Factor in Civilization At u
O'Clock a community extension session
was held, followed at 1880 by luncheon
and conference of delegates. The pro-
gram for this afternoon includes: Ad-
dresses by c. c. Robinson, 1.-The Boy"
and DR.. Homer C. stantz. THE World
Call of the Gospel AT Home and in
Non-Christian Lands" $50. dinner at
the Continental Hotel. $50, five in
stitutes on evangelism and community
extension, social service mission
institutes, in the Second Presbyterian
Church; boys work, in the Peddie Me-
mortal Baptist, and a Bible study SEES
sion in the North Reformed Church.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
AL REEVES AND HIS FORTY
BEAUTIES STORM THE GAYETY.

Al Reeves, with his big Beauty
show. playing at the Gayety Theatre
this week, needs no Introduction To
the burlesque patrons Of this town,
When Al to town the house is
always crowded, and when he person
ally makes his appearance the house
is tumultuous with applause for the
old favorite. And, even at that, the
performance last night was a banner
one. The house was packed to the
rafters long before the musicians had
taken their seats. The audience was
appreciative and ,roundly encored the
effort Of every performer.
The burlesque opens with the play
let, Flying High written by, Andy
Lewis. Let it be known hat this
breezy opener is a clean. lively bit of
comedy which shows every girl to ad-
vantage But before we forget we
must say a word about the girls. Well,
the show is really made up of girls,
and there are forty of them by actual
count, They can sing, laugh and talk,
and the gowns are real creations of a
French costumer. The show is built
around b girls, and realizing this,
they do all in their power to enter
tain. 1t would be unfair to pick out
a single n and say she stands fore
most, for the aggregation is such a
handsome n that to be fair one must
SAL they are all beauties. still in their
teens and yivaeious.
Andy Lewis, who has been associated
with Reeves for the past fourteen
seasons, was the idol of the boys.
No matter what he said and did he
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
TWENTY YEARS OF
TERRIBLE ITCHING
Untold Agony, Ashamed to
Be Seen, Nothing Helped.
Resinol Instantly Relieved


Such Is the terrible story of a man in
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solute torments. And then on the hori-
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little 50-cent jar of ResinoI. which i'm
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relief. such as nothing had been able to
do for twenty or more years. He says:
For twenty years orr none / was
troubled with terrible itching of the
body, arms and legs. ] suffered untold
agony, could hardly sleep at night, and
was actually ashamed to be seen. | had
been under the care of a dozen or more
physicians, but zone seemed to help me.
obtained a small jar of Resinol ONT
ment, applied same and was instantly
relieved. / then purchased q cake of
Resinol Soap and used itin connection
with the ointment. The itching soon
became less and in a short time en-
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THOMAS G. HULL.
New Haven. Conn"
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
UNCLE TOM, EVA AND T0PSY
WIN LAURELS AT COLUMBIA.

If you want to see Eliza chased across
the ice by bloodhounds in the good,
old-fashioned way; if you want to see
sweet, dear Little Eva leave this earth
and go to join the angel band; il you
still care about seeing grim Simon
Legree lick the tar out of passive Uncle
Tom, and, in fact, if you want the an
nual thrills which "Uncle Toms Cabin"
always brings to theatre-goers, then
go to the Columbia Theatre this week.
It's the same "Uncle Toms Cabin"
which has been on the board since
your father and his father went to the
theatres, which have passed into the
scrap heap, but ii has lost zone of it's
thrills or its interest by the Al w.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
BEGIN TAKING TESTIMONY
IN HIDE DAMAGE SUIT.

Following the denial this morning by
Judge Adams of a motion for non-suit
brought yesterday by the attorney fol
Julius Lichtman, the defense started
testimony in the Carona Kid Manu-
featuring Company, of Massachusetts
suit against Lichtman for the recovery
of damages for parts Of hides alleged
TO nave been bought by the defendant
when he knew that they were being
illegally sold, it is charged, by Albert
A. Guiges, who was tanning the hides
under contract with the plaintiff com
pany.
The case began last Tuesday II will
probably be continued several days
Abraham Lichtman. son of the de-
PENDANT, was q witness for the defense.
He denied all allegations made by the
plaintiff. He denied that goods were
concealed or that he said Baker was
coming" He said that he always re-
sarded the transaction as straight
forward.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
BOARD OF TRADE RETAINS
COUNSEL IN RATE HEARING,

Newark and New York were discussed
at a meeting of the committee on
transportation of the Board of Trade
yesterday afternoon with the result
that counsel has been engaged to rep
resent the board at further hearings.
Abraham Rothschild, chairman of the
committee, reported thai he had at
tended a hearing before The Board of
Public Utility Commissioners held In
Trenton, al which a number of oommu-
tiers declared the present rates were
sxorbitant-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
VARIED PROGRAM AT THE COURT
WINS REPEATED APPLAUSE

The presentation of The Dog Thief"
an interesting playlet. features the
good bill which occupies the boards
at the Court Theatre during the first
half of the week and which opened
its engagement last night. The Two
Hylands, in a sister act, made a great
hit with the house by their clever
singing and dancing.
Joe. Kelley proved q clever and
amusing monologist. and Fred and Lu-
cier in their medley of mirth and mu-
sic made a great hit with the audi
ences. Lucy Merdot proved a very
clever performer on the piano and she
well merited the liberal applause which
was accorded.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30

was applauded, and he deserved it.
AL himself created a sensation and
shared the honors with his longtime
partner, Lewis, at whose expense many
jokes were spent. Miss Xella Russell,
a dainty young woman heralded as a
pianist, lived up to her reputation.
She can sing, too, and was compelled
to rush from the stage after obllging
with several encores. Marie Brandon,
an English toe dancer, has some steps
that are a fine exercise for rheuma-
tism. Billy Inman and Company clev-
erly portray Recognition"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
TRAGEDY OF ERRORS AT THE
WASHINGTON, A LAUGH-GETTER

Woman suffrage is treated humor-
ously in the headline act at the Wash
ington Theatre, which opened it's en-
gagement last night in the playlet "A
Tragedy of Errors" in which Bobby
Leonard is starring. This play is a
clever comedy. and was well received
by the audience. who appreciated the
humor in the lines, and the clever man
ner of their rendition.
Baker and Doyle made a hit in their
potpourri of fun called THE Crazy
Sailors and De Alma. and Mac de-
serve praise for their interesting banjo
speciality. Sherman and Norton proved
good in a novel comedy skit, and Joyce
and Donnelly, singers and dancers,
and Dioette. a very good singer, com
pleted and rounded out a very capable
bill.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
EXPERT CONTINUES TO
TELL OF ALLEGED FORGERY.

The trial of John a. Horton, a mem
Der OF the alleged fake promoting fr1n
OF Shute 81 Co, of 142 Market street. for
the alleged forging OF one of three
spurious notes on Nietmeyer Bros
bakers. at It's Sherman avenue, Jersey
City, was resumed today before Judge
Martin. Continuing his testimony
started yesterday afternoon, William
Kinsley. the handwriting expert, who
figured in the Ready trial. Is the main
witness for the state. During the
course of the trial yesterday Albert
Vietmeyer and a number of others told
of their relations With the accused
while he was a salesman for the
Hecker-Jones-Jewell Milling Company.
and all absolutely repudiated all Or
the three notes, totaling ST. S40.92, which
are said to have entered into the finsn-
cling of the projects OF shute a Co.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
TO ADDRESS woMAN's PRESS CLUB.

The New Jersey Woman's Press Club
will meet next Monday afternoon al
the Public Library at $3.50 o'clock. when
Jules l.. Goldberg will address the
members on the subject The Making
of a Big Newspaper" George G.. OHM
stead, a well-known dramatic coach
and graduate Of the New York Acad-
envy of Dramatic Art. will talk on
Dramatic Work"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30
ARE CAPITALS
LATEST NEWLYWEDS,

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Mrs. c.
Bascom Slenlp, wife of Representative
Slemp, of West Virginia, is one of the
recent brides In congressional circles
at Washington. Representative Slemp
is one of the wealthiest and most popu-
lar young members of the House.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30

are invited, will be held In Peddie
church tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Clarence G. Robinson, the expert or
boys work on the Men n Religion
team, which are conducting the eight
day campaign in the city during this
week, viii be the speaker.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30

Martin Company. This weeks produc-
ton at the Columbia is a m~eritorious
one, and if you are fond of the play
ii is well worth seeing.
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MOTHERS MEET IN pEDDIE CHURCH.

A mothers meeting. to which an
women interested in work among boys
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-01-30

VnIenclennes Edges
and insertions to
match. In French and
@ m a n meShes.
values to soc. at, a
piece,
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20
committeeman.

committeeman.
Just watch the real farmer" said
the mayor laughingly. taking the pail
and cautiously approaching the COW
with 800 boss, 500 boss" he pat
ted her on the hip, the small of the
back and then gently began to stroke
her foreshoulder as he started Sweet
Adeline," in u cooling tone.
Nothing like getting the confidence
of the COW first, II for nothing more
than safety" he explained. He
dropped to the low stool, placed the
pail tightly between his knees and as
his voice swelled with strains of Il
Want to Be in Dixie" the milk began
to dash against the bottom of the pail
with noise like steam escaping from
an exhaust pipe.
The mayor, of course, was declared
the winner and as the superintendent
was about to pass the money over to
him, he remarked:
ITS shame to take their money.
You couldn't lose"
No" repeated the superintendent.
very gravely. you couldn't lose. be-
cause the other two cows are dry
yes, have been SO for nearly a month"
The bets were declared OF.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20
BUSINESS SIDE OF BASEBALL
Fifty Millions of People Witness Pro-
fessional Games Annually,
Paying SIS coo 900.

The people of the United States
spend approximately s15,O00.00O a
year to see baseball games The total
number of persons registered at all
professional ball games during sea
son reaches 50.OO0O 900. Current Litera.
rre asserts 60 rapid has been the
growth of baseball enthusiasm that
we are told by Edward Mott Wool
ley-owners of baseball teams predict
the time when the aggregate of base
ball patronage including major and
minor leagues. will be 300, ,OO0,O
They believe baseball to be still in its
infancy and on this prophecy they are
stalking their cash in monster stadi-
ums Of iron and stone and laying out
business plans to take care OF their
profits that they count up in the mil
lions. AS business investment, we
are assured. baseball has United
States Steel and all the stocks quoted
on the stock exchange beaten to a
frazzle." Baseball magnates. Mr..
Woolley goes on to explain in Nc
Clure's, pay salaries of 10000. s12,-
900, SIS, 900, even $4,000 to their man
ayers and players. One baseball mag
nate paid no less than s22,0 bonus
for the right to employ a single play
er. Baseball. we are told. is a bust
ness-a wonder business.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20

headers. To this day he goes into
the box often, and few pitchers have
worn SO well.
There are two other leading ex-
ponents of the iron man business.
One is Ed Walsh of the White Sox.
the most noted of the three, and the
other is Jack Coombs. Coombs isn't
pitching as frequently as he did last
year, but his capacity for work,
coupled with his skill as a boxman,
tided Connie Mack and the Athletics
over many rough spot and pulled
out many a game in which some
other pitcher had wobbled.
Coombs, like Walsh, could stand
being hurled into the breach many a
time beyond the ordinary, and then
his expertness on the peak did the
rest Walsh probably has pitched
in more games year for the length
OF time he has been in the game than
any other pitcher baseball has known.
1t was predicted half dozen years
ago that the inordinate wear and tear
would get him, but he Is still at 1t,
and as effective, II not as strong, as
ever. He is a spitball pitcher too.
another thing supposed to be very
trying, but he contends that with him
that form of delivery is no more ex-
acting on the arm than any other
way OF pitching.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20

N hEW YORK.-He turned out to be
~ policeman from Awgustah.
Gawgia, but he also closely resem-
bled walking safety deposit box.
He was n money-lined cop all right
He came here several days ago and
went to Coney Island
postal card found in his pocket.
which he had forgotten to mail. read:
Il am having great time"
Another of later date had on 1t:
Il am having a HI of a time"
He came up from Coney the other
day, and at 14th street and Broadway
he smiled great deal. danced bit
and was telling a crowd how he was
enjoying his stay.
Then he met Patrolman Schwartz
of the Mercer street station. He
flashed his badge on Schwartz. slap
ped him on the back and became SO
friendly that Schwartz af1ably invit-
ed him to come around to the house"
and meet Lieutenant Bauer. The Aw-
gustah cop accepted the invitation
with enthusiasm. There he gave his
name as Thomas j. Foster
Bauer said: Il think you had better
spend the night here"
That's real hospitable of you" said
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20

Johnny McGraw believes the Giants
can hit Joe Wood very effectively II
they face him in the worlds series.
The report is persistent that Bres-
nahan is through as manager of the
Cardinals and that Mrs. Britton will
have Huggins as leader of the team
next year.
We keep hearing all the time that
Hank O'Day is through at Cincinnati
and that Harry Davis is all in at
Cleveland. Ohio is a bad place for
budding managers.
1t is said that Manager McGraw Of
the New York Giants is sweet on
Arncld Hauser of the Cardinals, and
would like to put over trade for
the clever shortstop.
Cincinnati can already hear the 1913
pennant Hopping. They know they're
going to have a good team down there
next year just because they whipped
the Giants twice in a row.
Hovlik. who pitched a no-hit game
for the Milwaukee Brewers, still be-
longs to the White Sox, and If he per-
forms many tricks of the kind he will
be yanked back in a hurry.
Ty Cobb picked up a little side
money umpiring a semipro game at
New York. and some Of the papers
around the circuit comment on 1t as
though Ty had stolen the money.
Even with four scouts, Sam Ken
nedy, George Hufr. Bobby Gilks and
Socks Seybold, roaming the bushes
the Cleveland club has not been able
to annex any promising minor lea
guers.
Ty Cobb is figuring on another boost
in salary for next year, it Is reported.
Tyrus believes he is worth $4,000 a
year hereafter, and it may be neces-
sary for the Detroit club to pay 1t II
Ty says SO.
Indianapolis released Fred Carisch
last year as not up to Association cali
ber and Toledo picked him up in an
emergency Now he returns to the
big ring, going to Cleveland in ex-
change for Paddy Livingston.
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20

G T. LOUIS. Mo.-A man fighting
y with himself. going through all the
motions of regular ringside fistic en-
counter and angering his opponent
to such a white hot rage that he final.
ly pulls himself into a police station
and requests the sergeant to arrest
himself, is the unique form OF out
door sport by which an absent-mind-
ed citizen OF St Louis entertained
himself the other night
Samuel Williams OF East st. Louis
Is the man and is declared by the po'
lice to be insane. On this particular
night Williams was attacked and
beaten by thug. He arrived at JUS
tice Bells office the next morning
much the worse for wear and asked
that warrant be issued for the ar
rest of a certain person.
Whom do you want to arrest?'
asked the justice. looking Williams
over with scrutinizing eye.
81 want to Jail Samuel Williams,
that's Who" shouted Williams.
What's the charger?
81 don't know what to charge him
with, but know what he did to me.
He attacked me on the street as was
going home and beat me to pulp Just
The Springfield herald., 1912-09-20

The Reds are talking of giving up
their spring training grounds at Col
umbus. Ga.
The Giants are making a strong bid
to Ty Cobb to play with the All-Ameri-
cans in the world tour.
First Baseman Joe Agler of the At
lanta Southern league club was sold
to the Washington Americans.
Jack Killilay, late of the Boston Red
SoX, is pitching pretty fair ball for
the Oakland club of the Coast league
this season.
: Peaches Graham, who was Cub
catcher last summer, is now doing
scout duty for Joe Kelly of the
Toronto club.
It's about time for the minors to
start their annual talk of kicking the
poorpaying teams out and reorganiz-
ing on a more profitable line.
That shift from Philadelphia to Bos-
ton must have been the right guess for
John Titus. The veteran outtielder is
producing the regular article for the
Braves.
Jack Powell of the st. Louis Browns
has lost six games this season by a
single tally. and four of the eight he
has won were decided by the same
margin.
The poor guys down at st. Louis
cant listen to ill Of Bresnahan. After
all that has happened, they still re-
fuse to believe Mrs. Britton wants to
trade him.
Jimmy Burke led the Indians on
their first trip West; Charley O'Leary
was the boss on the second trip. The
third and final round sees Charley
O'Day in charge.
Dudley Lewis. who recently re-
signed as manager of the Hopkins
vile team OF the Kitty league. has
been named an umpire by President
Bassett to replace Harry Cooper.
VIII Kelley, who started the season
as manager of the GAINESVILLE team of
the Central league, is now playing
second base for the Modesto team of
the California state league.