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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
MAY PROBE TEXTILE STRIKE
Labor Leaders Ask Congress to In
vestigate Conditions at Law.
renee, Mass.

Washington.-A congressional in
vestigation into the strike conditions
in Lawrence, Mass. probably will be
made as the result of complaints fled
with members of the Industrial Work
ers of the World, the organization
which has been conducting the fight
for the textile workers.
Coupled with the appeals which
came to members of congress to take
up this inquiry were the details of the
clash which occurred between strike
sympathizers and the Lawrence po-
lice and Massachusetts state troops
The authorities and the strikers
fought for hours after the police had
detained IA children who were being
shipped to Philadelphia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
MANY LAWS
DECISION OF ILLINOIS SUPREME
COURT KNOCKS OUT STATE
MEASURES.
WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION
Bill Appropriating $4,000 for Univer-
sity of Illinois Is Declared Illegal
Because II Was Not Printed Be-
fore Final Passage.

Springfield, Ill.-The state supreme
court has handed down a decision
which affects the validity Of many of
the most important laws and appropri-
alton bills passed by the legislature
during the last forty years.
The court held an appropriation of
100000 for the medical department of
the University of Illinois to be uncon-
stitutional on the ground that the bill
in its final form was not printed be-
fore its passage by the legislature.
The 100000 item was inserted in the
conference committee report and
rushed through the Legislature in the
closing hours of the 1911 session.
At each session for many years bills
have been passed without fulfilling
the constitutional requirement that a
bill and all its amendments must be
printed before final passage.
As result an unprecedented situa-
ton exists.
Governor Deneen probably will con-
yene the Legislature in special session
to rectify the mistakes of past years
D~~OAS OSAOA WAOSC NoAAAASv
is in doubt, are attacked in the courts.
Many important bills are affected
by the decision of the court, including
the following: Omnibus appropria-
ton bill, making appropriation for the
expenses of the state government for
the ensuing two years; omnibus bills
making appropriation for the seven
teen state charitable institutions; sem
atorial apportionment under which
general assembly members have been
elected for last ten years; Cook coun-
ty civil service bill; bill providing for
payment into the state treasury OF all
fees collected by state officers; mu-
nicipal court civil service bill; CHI
cago parks civil service bill; Chicago
police pension fund bill; state game
commission bill: appropriation for
sites for state armories and armory
buildings; appropriation for new
buildings at state fair grounds.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
PASS TARIFF REVISION BILL
Democrats in House of Represents
tives Take Action on Chemical
Measure.

Washington.-Fo the first time
since the Insurgent Republicans broke
away from the regulars in the fight
on the petroleum duty in the Payne
tariff bill in 1909, the Republicans OF
the house presented practically a
solid front against the passage of a
tariff revision bill
Representative Theron Akin OF
New York, an Independent Repub-
lican, and Mr.. Hanna Of North Da-
kota, a regular Republican, voted for
the measure. Representative Berger
of Wisconsin, Socialist, voted against
it. All Democratic members of the
house voted for the BILL
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
TEN KILLED BY CYCLONE
Large Section of Arkansas Is Devas.
tated by Storm-Many Peo-
pie Injured.

Little Rock, Ark.-Details of a
double tornado which devastated por-
lions of Lincoln, Jefferson and Arkan-
sas counties, place the list of dead
at ten with at least twenty-five per-
sons severely hurt,
The greatest destruction was report
ed near Almyra in the prairie and rice
lands of Arkansas county. Mrs. Ed.
Johnson, her three children, a hired
man named McClain and an unidenti-
fed stranger who was stopping at the
Johnson home all were killed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
ASK BARROW BRIBE EVIDENCE
Counsel for Labor Attorney Asks
That State Show Hand. So CHARGE
May Be Defended.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Earl Rogers,
chief counsel for Clarence S. barrow.
filed petition with the district court
OF appeals for writ of mandate to
compel Presiding Judge Hutton to or.
der the district attorney to supply a
complete transcript of the evidence
on which barrow was indicted for al.
legged jury bribery in the Mcnamara
trial
The petition sets forth that unless a
tull transcript is given the defense
Darrow cannot prepare for trial.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
GET MEN WHO STOLE $4,000
New York Police Reported to Have
Trapped Bandits Who Held Up
Bank Messengers.

New York.--The continuation of the
epidemic of robberies and holdups in
this city was accompanied by reports
that Deputy Police Commissioner
Dougherty's detectives had closed a.
net around the perpetrators of the
sensational $4,000 taxicab robbery.
The five men who held up the taxicab
occupied by two bank messengers in
the heart of the financial district
have been at large ten days.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
is AID TO MANUFACTURERS
Bureau at Washington TabuIates
Business Chances Abroad
10000 in Export Trade.

washington.-To promote American
export trade the bureau of manufac-
lures is preparing a bulletin showing
the language, currency, weights and
measures, postal rates and parcel post
facilities of all foreign countries Of
fering opportunities for the manufac-
tured products of the United States.
1t is estimated there are $4,000 manu-
facturers in this country interested in
foreign trade.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Paterson Strike STAYED.

Paterson. N. S.-Steps taken by the
Broad silk Manufacturers association
here in putting into operation a move
ment towards the drawing of new
wage schedules to meet the conditions
in the different mills temporarily
stayed the general strike.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Fine Lord Tennyson,s Son.

London.-Lord Tennyson, son of the
late poet laureate, appeared In the I'M
literary role Of milkman at the Isle of
Wight petty session court, where the
magistrate fined him 81 for not having
his name on milk cans and carts as
the law requires.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
PuaIlIst Held as THE.

New fork.-Police Commissioner
"aldo announced that the detective
bureau had arrested Edward Kinman,
Formerly prize fighter, as the princi.
pal IN the recent taxicab robbery, In
which two bank messengers were held
up and robbed of $4,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Aid Sen, Flood Victims.

Gibraltar.-The poverty throughout
Andalusia on account of the late foods
is appalling. Money is being sent
from all parts of Europe in an attempt
20 remedy the pitiable situation. The
pope made generous contribution.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Can and Gown il Balance.

Madison. Whether or not univer-
sity seniors shall wear the cap and
gown at commencement, will be de
cided at a special election March S.
Each college will abide by the result
of its own vote.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
SPLIT VOTE IN OKLAHOMA
Clark and Wilson Forces Divide Dem
ocratic Delegation Evenly Be
tween Them.

Oklahoma City. Okla.-In accord
anee with the provisions of resolu-
ton adopted after hours of wrangling,
the Democratic state convention ad-
journed, having named a list of dele
gates evenly divided between the
Clark and Wilson factions Robert
Galbreath was named national COM
mitteeman by unanimous vote.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Gee whiz! I'm glad I'm free" ex
claimed woman when she had So
cured divorce in New York the otnel
day The man was probably too nap
by TO be able TO saw anything
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
PLANS INDUSTRIAL BOARD
Congressman Wilson Offers Bill for
Federal Commission to Recon-
mend Laws.

Washington.-A federal commission
of nine members to be appointed by
the president and serve without sal
airy. to recommend new legislation to
congress for the benefit of American
industries, is proposed in a resolution
introduced by Representative Wilson
of Chicago. The commission would be
authorized to spend $4,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

But why should the French or any
other astronomers feel worried" over
what may be happening to Saturn's
rings? So far as this earth is con
Cerned, Saturn never has been any
thing but distant aud unsociable.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Princess Pat succeeded in slipping
into New York unnoticed Some of
the ladies who employ press agents
will wonder why she should have
wished to do so
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Few men would have been reckless
enough. a hundred years ago, &c
make the prediction that an American
hen would ever win the worlds egg
championship.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The ex-autocrats get on with fat
purses. abdul Hamid got his SOC
wives. Manual his S25.OGe year. aud
tfe infant Emperor Pu-Yi is to have
$1,000 eco annually
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Friend of Lincoln Dead.

Lone Rock-Rev. s. B. LOOMS,
early abolitionist. we'll known plat
form speaker and church man, and
a personal friend of Abraham Lin
coin, is dead here, aged So.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Aviation Is COLLEGE Study.

Madison. Wis.-F7ying machines
and the principles of aviation are to
be studied by students in the college
of engineering of Wisconsin uniyer.
sity as a result of the formation Of an
~eronauticai club By studenta
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

English girls must promise to obey
in order TO make the wedding cere-
mony binding, but the breaking of the
promise does not invalidate anything.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

One large railroad has ordered that
fits pencil sharpeners be discarded
We accept this as another indication
that the world is growing better
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The girls of high school in Penn
sylvania are widely praised because
that hair device known as the rat"
has been prohibited among them.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Brides are wanted in western Wash
ington state. Here is where the sup
Fly Of leap year can connect nicely
with the demand
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

A Montana court has decided that
one Chinaman constitutes laundry.
But what If he were in the chop suey
business?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

A Minnesota professor says race
suicide is peril to posterity." We
could hardly expect It to give our an,
cestors whooping cough and measles
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The millionaire for day in Wilkes
barre Pa. got great deal OF adver
Using for his money. and he may dc
eide TO go on the vaudeville stage
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Leaves Suicide Note: vanlshes.

clinton, la.-Leaving a note saving
ne intended 10 commit suicide. Elmer
Sullivan disappeared. Part of his
ciothlng and an empty poison bottle
we're found near an ice hole n the river
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Telephone connection between Eng
land and the continent is maintained
by six cables, and the number will
soon be doubled.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

A Kansas City court refuses to
grant a man a divorce from his mail
order wife. Then why doesn't he seno
TO Reno for mail-order divorce?
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
EIre on PresIdent.s Yacht.

Washington Fire in the cabin u
the presidential yacht Mayfiower
caused excitement at the navy yard,
but was extinguished before serious
damage was done.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

One girl married a baseball player
because he made SO many home runs
All players who make home runs do
not at once run home. however.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

If reports of robins seen during the
zero weather were not mistakes on
the part of the observers. they were
mistakes on the part of the robins.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

They find gold in chickens crops In
Manitoba, thus offering another oppor-
tunity for somebody to boost the price
of eggs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The nursery and seed men convey a
reinsurance that spring is coming by
sending out a bunch Of finely illus.
trated catalogues.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Saturn is having trouble with II
rings. bu, as they are not weddin
rings the people who follow divosc
scandals need not prick up their ears
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Everybody will be as well satisfied
IL the weather man, for little while
at least. refrains from giving us any
more mean temperature.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

According to one professor the earth
will cease its revolutions in 1921. IL
you don't believe it figure it out TO
suit yourself.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Killed While Saving P.ts.

Ottawa, Ont-Mrs. Elizabeth Moore
was burned to death at Montreal
through returning into blazing house
n an endeavor to save her pets-four
ats.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The National Association # ie
Cream Manufacturers reports hat "
consumed s2GQ 100000 worth Of lht
eelfcscv lost year The Young swal
ave = 20 believe IL
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

One does not know whether to con
denim or praise the Paris opera strlk-
ers. 1t all depends on the opera.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Where there's a will there is gener-
ally way to try to break 1t.

Few Manchus resign. but recent re-
ports indicate that good many OF
them die.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
LABOR OPPOSED TO PITnEY
Protest Against Confirmation of His
appointment as Justice of the
Supreme Court.

Washington,y- Opposition to Pres.
ident Taft's nomination of Mahlon
Pitney, chancellor of New Jersey,
to be an associate justice of the 6n.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The common towel is to be abolish
ed. Little by little mankind Is De-
coming sanitary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

The Wilkesbarre man who was
millionaire for day had to go away
from home to act well his part
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Music is to be established in the
barnyard, for it makes cows give more
milk and hens lay mere eggs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01
Wouwctosa News
WAuWATOSA, WIS 5ss
j. r. BENOY. 1907 =
Publisher.

Cooked hats may become as numer-
Gus as the fuzzy ones.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

preme court materialized when Sena-
tor Kenyon of Iowa received from
President Urik of the Iowa Fedeya-
ton of Labor protest against Chan
cellor Pitney because of some of his
master and servant" decisions.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-03-01

Let us hope the Wright brothers
have really invented fool proof air
ship. 1t is greatly needed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11

Though the Clearing House associa-
ton of Rock Island is not organized
with the object in view of clearing
checks, the name will be applied to
the new association. The organization,
generally through its officers, will de-
eide any banking questions which may
arise concerning all OF the banks. Fur
Their, it will be affiliated with the tri-
city organization.
CLEARING HOUSE UNNECESSARY.
At the present time there are five
banks in Rock Island, and another is
in process of formation. All are stu
ated within a radius of two blocks, and
for that reason the present system of
clearing checks is sufficient to care for
the needs of the city. Eventually, as
the city grows and the banking terri.
tory expands, a clearing house will be
established For the present the or.
ganization of banks will not deal with
that problem.
The officers of the local association
have been advised to devise bylaws
! for the association. The rules of the
organization will be terse and to the
point. 1t Is probable that meetings OF
the association will be held once each
month.
BE-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11
STRIKE OF SILVIS
TRUCKERS ENDED
All Workers, Except Instigat-
ers of Trouble, Allowed to
Return to Jobs.
WAS UNORGANIzED MOVE
Rock Island Road Handicapped but
Little by Action of Employees
Garry Large Force.

A carload of strikebreakers. brought
to Silvis TO take the place of the truck
ers who refused to work when they
learned that cars were being transfer
red to the Silvis freight depot from
Chicago, brought the strike Of so men
TO close yesterday afternoon, and
with the exception of a few of those
who were the instigators OF the strike,
al of the men of the old force are
back at work, and glad to be there.
When II was learned that the new men
could handle the work with dispatch,
the strikers held hurried meeting in
Silvis and decided to commence over
lures for peace. Representatives of
the road were called into conference
and informed that the old men would
come back without any further trouble.
Their request to be allowed TO return
10 work was granted and yesterday
afternoon the workmen returned. BY
evening, the force was nearly 100 men,
some 90 above the usual average. That
force will be kept for the present
NO ROOM FOR INSTIGAToRs.
A few OF the leaders in the strike
of the unorganized forces were inform
ed that their services would no longer
be required. The men who were allow
ed to come back, had no objection to
make 10 that ruling. The force of
strikers is not unionized and it is prob
able that the men were led into the
strike through the erroneous impress
sion that they were TO do work for
which they would not be paid.
Tri-city freight depots facilitated
matters by handling the cars meant for
consumers in their respective cities
and by caring for freight sent to for
Elm points.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11
City Chat
Buy a home Of Reidy Bros.
Vacuum cleaning; call west IA.
Tri-City Towel Supply company

Vacuum cleaning; call west "a.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
For express, call Spencer & Trefz
P. ]. Lee sells the best ready mixed
paint for $3.50 a gallon.
Kerler Rug company, for vacuum
cleaning and rug-making.
Lawn mowers sharpened and re-
paired at Fiebig's, 1919 Third ave-
nue..
Our B. B. serge at $33 is the best
value ever offered. J. B. Zimmer's
Sons.
Six per cent farm mortgages. Lit
ten & Roberts, Peoples National
bank building.
Milan artesian water, approved by
city and state, delivered daily.
Phone West 1870.
Now is the time to swat the fly. Buy
your screen enamel at 40 cents a quart
from p. ]. Lee, 1903 Third avenue.
Strecker & Lewis, wholesale and re-
tail agents for Sanitas the washable
wall covering for kitchens and bath
rooms.
Call up F. Bleuer & Son for filing
and grinding; lawn mowers a special
ty. Work called for and delivered, at
1922 Seventh avenue. Phone west
1764-K
Dunsmore and O'Connell smoke
house and billiard parlors, corner Of
Twentieth street and Fourth ave
nue.. Every brand of good cigars and
all kinds of smokers supplies.
Goble and Stanton cigar store is
crowded from morning till night with
people who enjoy a comforting and
satisfactory smoke, or a social game
OF billiards. Come and bring your
friends.
Years of successful optical expert
ence are back of our work, and We
want everybody who has cause to be
lieve that there is anything wrong
with their eyes TO consult Fred Bleuer
expert optician, at once.
". E Medley has embarked in the
cigar business in this city with his
factory at sos Sixteenth street. Some
OF the brands that are worthy of par.
ticular mention which he will make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11
BANKERS DISCUSS
CLEARING HO USE
Decide That It Is Unnecessary
Though Organization Will
Be Continued.
SETTLE OTHER QUESTIONS
Representatives of Financial Institu.
tons in Meeting at Rock
Island Club.

Eight representatives OF Rock Is.
lands banking institutions gathered at
the Rock Island club last evening to
discuss matters pertaining to the new.
ly formed Clearing House association
of Rock Island. Supper was served at
$50 in the private dining room Of the
club. The meeting. held as a result
OF the meeting Of tri-city bankers ear.
Her in the week, was presided over by
J. l. Vernon, chairman of the organiza
ton, and NJ. ). Heagy its secretary
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11

are the Big Chief 10-cent Cigar. the
Little Chief scent cigar and Medley's
Little Havana scent cigar.
Kahn and Reinhardt cigar store still
takes the lead. Most literally patron
lied Everything in tobaccos, cigars
and smokers supplies. Man is never
better satisfied than when smoking
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11

found that Fireman A. l.. Bryan, killed
in leaping from his engine at Ogden,
ILL.,, came to his death accidentally.
Bryan leaped to escape a rush of steam
He struck his head on the concrete
platform at the Ogden station and was
instantly killed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11

who lives near Chadwick, was working
near a straw pile when a severe WIND
storm came. The wind blew the stack
over on him and he was nearly suffocat-
ed before being rescued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11
their choice brands.

their choice brands.
Let me do your cement block and
brick work, brick chimneys and man.
tells. Prices reasonable. Give me
call. Ed Thomas, 500 Twenty-first
street
Accidental Death Verdict.
Urbana, May 11.-A coroner's jury
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11

Is Nearly Suffocated.
Chadwick, May 1l.-George Bitner,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-11
Competing Telephones
Mean Inferior Service
And cause an additional
Burden on the Public

81 thoroughly that great persons think that
the establishment of and competing telephone line coners
benefit community 1t neCessae the duplication of
plants of office force of those employed managing the telephone
lines, and what ultimate effect, important than
thing e the of interest double capital enang
additional burden upon the public and general thing
resulting in inferior service
Nirabk Theodore E. in asbeca
n in JuneI
Arizona republican., 1912-05-23
THE COLISEUM.

The readers of the press dispatches Of the past week will recall that Ty Cobb the famous base ball pitcher who rcSently assaulted a spectator of the Detroit-NeW York game because he
 made abusive remarks regarding Tvs playing, was suspended and his team
 went on a strike. His manager, Navin was forced to pay the tidy sum of $2.200 in fines for his war like charges One Of the slides of current events shown at the Coliseum this evening will give the spectators q full front view of the pusnacious pitcher who , has made base ball history. Another feature of Thursday and Friday even inG's bill are the 1O1 Bison films show ing motion pictures of warfare on the plains in the days of the fronticrsman, and the inCeSsant strife between the pioneer and the Indian. The vaudeville
 attractions consist of q bag punching
 act. dittiCs by a singing cOmedicnnc
 and q singing, talking and eccentric dancing act.