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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
MADAME X" GRIPS
H AUDIENCE

Madame X" the sensational
French drama, which made such a
decided hit in this city last August,
reopened for a weeks engagement
at the Orpheum Theatre last night.
The house was filled to capacity and
scores of people were turned away,
demonstrating only too clearly that
this well-known play has lost none of
its old-time popularity.
Madame x' tells the pitiful story
of a woman driven from her home
and child by her husband because
of one false act. Without funds or
other means of support she becomes
the companion of an adventurer who
gives her money to buy the drugs
which her depraved system requires.
While under the influence of the
drugs she discloses to her villainous
companion her past identity, adding
that she brought her husband 125, 900
francs on the day of her marriage.
The scamp, aggravated by his lust
for gold, threatens to blackmail her
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claimants appear as the missing wife
of Beerheister, returning after an abb
sence of seventeen years. Things
come B~eerheister's way 50 thick and
fast that he decides to go to Reno
and get a divorce from them all.
On their arrival in Reno the second
half of the bill is portrayed in 1.-The
Hotel Cabaret" giving the prin-
cipals a chance to introduce a num-
Der of s~pecialties during the cabaret
performance.
Ell Cleve, a xylophone player of no
near ability, was repeatedly encored
yesterday and forced to repeat his
entire repertoire. Jeanette Youngs
songs were we'll received and rag
time songs and dances were given
by Dolly Fields and Margaret Kin
The efforts of Collins and Campbell,
the leading comedians, were greatly
appreciated by the audience.
The management announced that
tonight the usual Country Store
will be open, with wrestling bouts
wednesday night and the usual anna
tours Friday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
COMING
AFTER RUNAWAYS
shamokin Boys Send for
Sweethearts, but Do Not
Mail Letter.

The parents of the two youths held
here following a romantic runaway
from their homes In Shamokin, Pa
are expected to arrive today. With
all their plans for a "lived happily
ever after ending to their escapade
frustrated, the boys, Howard Hen
ninger and Charles Strausser, each
Is years old, win have to do a lot
of explaining when the folks arrive.
When young Henninger left home
it is said he took along $26 without
securing permission from his parents.
A few days ago he arrived in New
ark with Strausser and took a fur
nished room at 1870 New Jersey Rail-
road avenue. The Newark police
then learned that the boys were here
and 500 located them at their fur
nished room. Also the police discov-
cred them broke.
A letter which Henninger had writ
ten to his sweetheart down home ask
ing her to come on and bring Katie
(the other girl in the case) to New
ark told of their plans. This missiye
had not been mailed because the
police butted In and the boys didn't
have the spare change anyway. Re-
CARELESS of all Laura Jean Libbey
rules on this sort of an affair, the
police grabbed the letter which is as
follows:
Dear Sweetheart: We arrived here
and are having a fine time, living in
a room and cooking our own grub,
but we need a housekeeper. Will
you and Katie come here If we send
the money? 1 can't do without you
any longer so come as soon as you
can. We were going out west, but
changed our minds. Every day we
go 10 picture shows to pass the
time. Gosh, but they're fine. Don't
show this to my mother or anyone
else. If you are coming, write me
and, dear. don't keep me waiting
for an answer AS always yours,
III"
(Forty-nine crosses, meaning
kisses, appended).
They will be taken home as o
as their parents arrive.
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husband, who is president of the
Civic Tribunal. in order to induce
him to return the 1880 0 francs to
the mysterious Madame x.
Becoming desperate, the drug
crazed woman shoots the villain who
would ruin the ones she holds most
dear, and Is arrested. Arraigned in
court she refuses to make a state
ment and maintains a stocial silence.
A young lawyer is appointed to de-
fend her. 1t is his first case. In a
powerful appeal he seeks to reduce
his clients culpability by de%nouncing
the mar who had driven her to her
fate.
Accidentally the prisoner hears the
name of her counsel. It is her son.
But the pleasure of seeing the play
should not be spoiled by its full
recital here.
Miss Mabel Brownell is seen to
good advantage as Madame X, and is
ably supported by Clifford Stork. as
her husband, and Joseph Girard as
the villain. The scenes are accu-
rately reproduced and add greatly
to the interest of the drama.
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"A Scrape O. the Pen," at the
Newark, a Delight in Plaid
and Burr.
AUDIENCE QUICKLY TURN
INTO CANNY ~HIGHLANDERS
And Play Moves to Fits of
Laughter, With Occasional
Tear Thrown In.

Enriched with that irresistible
quality, humor, with a tear lurking
behind every laugh. Graham Moffat's
Scottish comedy, "a Scrape O. the
Pen" in three acts, was brought to
the Newark Theatre for a weeks
engagement last night.
Though he has fallen somewhat
short of the success he achieved with
his first effort, "Bunty Pulls the
Strings" the author has neverthe-
less woven together a play of unique
charm.
1t is presented by a company of
Scottish players, who were brought
to this country especially for the
piece. Their rich, broad dialect rath-
er puzzles unfamiliar ears at first,
and one is apt to see a stretching
and craning of necks during the first
act to catch what is being said on
the stage.
Dialect Becomes Better Understood.
AS the action proceeds the dialect
is better understood and it adds to
the beauty of the lines, and probably
does more than anything else to give
the play its strong appeal.
Mr.. Moffat has drawn quaint, low
able, ridiculous, fresh human char
acters, and each one is a study in
itself, as the hypocrisies and kind
nesses, the n and the humor
Of the Scottish villagers are set forth
with much truth, irony and. sym
pathy.
The tale is woven around Alec
Inglis, who after falling in love with
Jean Lowther, a farm lassie, and
signing a betrothal contract with
her, disappears.
Alec has sown a bumper crop Of
wild oats, but Jean remains true to
her contract until she learn the full
extent of his sins, then she puts him
out of her mind and becomes the
wife of Hugh, the farm overseer.
Seven Years Later He Reappears.
Seven years later Alec reappears,
claims Jean and threatens to fight
for his rights.
His aged parents however, who
are aware Of the contract with Jean
through the finding of Alec's pocket
book containg the signed paper, which
they refer to as "a scrape O. the pen,"
make him see things in their right
light and he burns the document.
The company presenting the piece
is a competent one. The acting of
Carl Lyle as Mattha Inglis and Miss
Agnes Bartholomew as his wife
Leezie, the aged couple, however
out prominently as being won
derfully realistic.
This couple carry nearly the en-
tire comedy burden. Miss Helen
Baird as Flora McGlip, did well with
a difficult part, and Miss Lila Bar
clay as Jean was charmingly eff
cient. The others were equally well
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
HUGH JENNINGS'S HITS WIN
REMNANT FOR PROCTOR'S

With the peerless leader. Hughie
Jennings, manager of the Detroit
Tigers, at the head, Proctor's nine
easily takes the lead for the pennant
in the vaudeville championship race
this week. The blues are completely
routed by the fusilade of hits and
fail to score. The royal rooters filled
the stands at the opening yesterday
and gave the "eeh-yah boy" a warm
welcome. Ben Smith, who appears
with Jennings in 1.-THE New Mascot"
fills the role of a pinch hitter. No
body accuses Jennings of being a
singer, but his personality canno be
resisted.
Franker Woods and Bunee Wyde
have a big inning, putting over a
medley Of bingles in their nifty skit,
Good Night" They were welcomed
by their many friends who had the
pleasure of seeing them at Olympic
Park, where they were favorites.
A novel contortionist offering is
that Of the Walter Slayton Trio, "In
the Land of the Crocodile" An I'M
usual setting adds much to the act.
John T. Murray, the long, thin fell
low, cleans the bases with a home
run swat of humor. Fitch Cooper,
1.-THE Musical Rube," proves he's no
bench-warmer and wins a regular
place on the team with his clever imi-
tations. Stanley James and company
in "Bixby's Baby" substitute for
Josephine Brown. who was originally
billed, and add much to the enter
tainment. Josephine Isslied and COM
pany replace Loa Durbyshle, a
shadowgraphist, on the bill and
please with their songs. The -Four
Royals perform some remarkable
feats Of strength in their act, 1.-THE
Armorers."
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03

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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
"Mutt and jeff" Get "GIad
Hand" at the Shubert
Theatre.
BREEZY MUSICAL PLAY
THE Q~UINTESSENCE OF JOY
Fun Is Its Lett Motif" and
Laughter Plays Accom-
paniment.

Mutt and Jeff'' breezed under the
wire an easy winner before a large
crowd at the Shubert race track
mean theatre-last night. The two
characters were voted by all the one
best bet. Even though they were
disguised as race-track gamblers,
their many friends who meet them
every day through the comic supple
ment of a New York daily newspaper
did not fall to recognize them, and
certainly gave them the glad hand.
Mutt and Jeff' is a musical COM
edy in three acts, based on the famous
Bud Fisher cartoons, which are con-
coded to be n of the most success
full conceptions of comical character
in the history Of journalism. The
adaptation to the stage was the work
Of Frank Tannehill, jr., and Bud
Fisher. Advertised as it is in many
newspapers throughout the country
! by the cartoons Of Mutt and Jeff, the
production has been establishing box
office records wherever 1t apears.
Two Songs lake Especial Hit.
The lyrics in the piece were written
by q. S. S. Huntington, and the music
is by Howard Webster. The music
is catchy and the chorus composed of
pretty girls, who can sing and dance
as well as look pretty. you Were
Never Meant for Me- sung by Rob-
ert Wilson, and Just a Little Smile
were the song hits of the show.
Richard F. Freeman, as Mr.. A.
Mutt, of New York and elsewhere,
doing the best he can, and Louis
Merkel, as Othello Montgomery JEFF
fries, better known as little Jeff, are
pretty nearly the whole show, from
the time they first apear as soldiers
of fortune at the Saratoga race track
until they are deposed as the "presi-
dent and cabinet of a South Amer
lean republic.
And There's a Plot, After All.
After you have held your sides to
try and check your laughter, and
wonder what the play is about any,
way, 1t suddenly dawns on you that
there is a plot to the thing after all.
In the first place, there is Jack
Wyeler, a young civil engineer, who
is in love with Roena, the daughter Oh
the president of the South American
republic of Nickador. And, to be
sure, there is Jacks friend, Curley
Mcbride, who, allow us to whisper, is
also in love, and then there is Donna
Papricka, Nuts soulmate. And, lest
We forget it, there is a revolution
spoken about, a real South American
revolution, in which the celebrated
American generals, Mutt and jeff,
from the college at Blue Point
cover themselves with glory. And a
murmurs of trusts is heard. for
someone mentions the chewing-gum
trust, and, forgetting Mutt and jeff
temporarily, we suddenly began t4
realize that the plot is a pretty good
one.
The music is furnished, and fur
nished well, by Robert Wilson,, Nina
Collins, Glen Ellis and Flora Bon
fanti Russell. As Curley Mcbride,
Charles S. Winsatt, with his breezy
race-track talk, showed to great ad.
vantage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
TO HOLD Ball

Plans were made at a meeting of
the Trades Union Anti-Tuberculosis
Association last night for the ball
which will be held December 16 at
Kruger Auditorium. 1t was decided
to invite President-elect Woodrow
Wilson to attend, and a committee,
consisting of Jacob C. Taylor, Henry
Hebeler and Charles Troxier, was
delegated to go to Trenton and make
the roper arrangements.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03

clever entertainers. in a comedy musi-
cal act, were well received. Others
who pleased were the Alphonzo Trio,
high-class operate singers; Cook and
Baker, comedians, who, by the way,
were the real stuff; De Reno and
La Dere. in a revolving pole and an
acrobatic act, and Nancy Howe, a
clever little Coincidence.
In Thursday six more vaudeville
acts will be introduced. The feature
of the bill will be the Three Hills, in
a novel variety act. The latest photo
plays are ~interspersed between the
vaudeville acts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
feet limit for dram shops located near

feet limit for dram shops located near
churches and school houses.
I'VE lost nothing for local option
during the political cataclysm this
fall, and ara constantly keeping up
the agitation for this righteous
and will never let up until
victory is gained.
GAS superintendent I wish to thank
the board for their prayers, cooper
alton and encouragement. We did
not enlist to lie upon a bed of roses
and hear the brides sing"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
MINERS "0lRLS FROM
RENO" ROUT BLUE FOE

1.-THE Girls from Reno company.
playing at Miners Theatre this week,
are real, lively, sure-enough merry
makers.
Opening with Drug Store Frolics"
in the place kept by Bruno Beer
hester, which part is cleverly played
by Mike Collins, and Dennis Reilly.
taken by Harry Campbell, three
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
JESSE JAMES" THRILLS
AUDIENCE AT THE JACOBS

In spite of the Indictment weather,
a large and appreciative audience
was present at Jacobs's Theatre last
night, where the doings of the famous
Western bandit, Jesse James, and his
gang were displayed by the Klint and
Gazzolo stock company.
Almost everybody knows of the life
of Jesse James and his brother Frank.
The play is based on real facts, but
sprinkled with just enoughcomedy.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
YIN. C. Notes

The Moran Sisters Concert Com
pany will make its first appearance
in Newark at the third entertainment
of the star course in Wallace Hall, on
Wednesday evening.
Next Saturday night, in Wallace
Hall, at the popular entertainment,
Hamilton and Hewlett. musical come
dams. will present Reuben Haskins."
C. Henry Tarle will sing.
The speaker at the mems meeting
next Sunday afternoon will be Lieu
tenant-C Colonel Damon. His subject
will be I'm Darkest Africa" illus
trated by 100 wonderful views.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03

The day of the noted bandits was
the reconstruction period following
the great Civil War, when authority
was lax and murder and robbery easy.
From those days until the day Jesse
James was shot by Bob Ford, a
former pal, while mailing a picture to
a wall in his home, was told In the
play.
All the favorites are seen to adj
vantage, and the scenes are the best
that have been seen on that stage.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
"GovERNoR PRO TEN" AT
THE WASHINGTON THEATRE

With a dramatic playlet entitled
1.-THE Governor Pro Tenn" as the
headliner. a vaudeville program of
more than ordinary interest was pre-
sented at the Washington Theatre
last night. Other acts were presented
and duly appreciated by the large
audience present.
Fudo and Primrose, two unusually
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
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METHoDIsTs HOLD REVIVAL

Special evangelistic services are
being held in the Summerfield Meth
odist Church, in Summer avenue
under the direction of Charles L.
Evarts, of Boston. The revivalist Is
being assisted by the pastor, Rev.
julius F. .Maschman, and a coterie OF
active church workers. The services
will close on Sunday evening, De-
cember Is.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
ANNUAL @ HELD

The fifth annual banquet of the mems
brotherhood of the High Street Pres
byterian Church was held in the
church parlors last night Addresses
were made by Herbert E. Ehlers, the
Rev. John ]. Moment, pastor of the
church. and Harry L. Morgan, the
clubs president.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
Christmas Cheer

The whole store reflects it! Christmas bells swing a welcome
Christmas holly and. red impart the glow of Yuetide to the scntl-
lahng displays of holiday merchandise. Never was this store more
thoroughly prepared-never was it more brilliantly beautiful. Come
and enjoy it at its best.-Ony Is Shopping Days Till Christmas.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-12-03
Sale of Boots,
ArctiCs and Rubbers Continued

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had risen to such a point that the
prices for that year were more than
One-half higher than during the decade
following 1890
The government staHsticians award
the palm for good behavior from a
price standpoint to house furnishings.
The advance on these commodities has
been only 8 percent in 10 years. The
prices in 1910 were only IL percent
above the average prices for the 1890
1900 decade
Few Commodities Cheaper.
There are comparatively few COM
modlues in the entire category which
are cheaper today than they were in
the SOS. One Of these is barbed wire;
another is wire nails. ShOvels, screws,
plate glass and putty share this honor
with the nails. In the case of cut
nails and cross-cu- saws, the whole
sale prices have remained practically
the same. On the other hand, many
commodities have shown a heavy ratio
Of increase The price of steel door
knobs finished in bronze, was 179 per
cent higher in 1910 than in the decade
Of the COS. The price of Para rubber
was 1872 percent higher. A lock which
sold for 81 during the SOS at whole
sale, sold for S2-02 in 1910. The price
OF pine boards was almost exactly
doubled.
Quinine Is Cheaper.
Nearly all drugs nave increased in
price in keeping with the general rise
in values There is, however. one very
notable exception, domestic Qufnfne
The wholesale price in 1910 of this
enemy Of the malarial germ was but
little more than half the average price
during the Cos
The manufacturer Of certain kinds OF
earthenWare feels that he is entitled
TO a blue ribbon for his persistent
effort to keep down the cost Of living
In Spite Of the rise OF prices on nearly,
all other commodities, he is able 10
show by government statistics. that
he IS charging less for white granite
teacups and saucers than was charged
in the decade ending in 1899 Like
wise, the price Of the cheaper grades
Of glass pitchers was much less in
1910 than in the same decade. The
same is true OF carving sets with stag
handles and table knives and forks
with cOcobOlo handles. The price OF
news print paper and Manila rope is
also cheaper today than in the '9Os.
about 80 percent less now than in the
case Of paper. Wrapping paper prac-
ucally completes the list Of commodi-
ties cheaper today than formerly.
Autos Make Rubber Higher.
There are those who account for a
part Of the increase In the coast Of
raw materials and OF rubber BY the
remarkable expansion OF the demand
Tor both For instance the automobile
industry, using millions Of dollars
worth CT raw materials, and employ
Ing wage earners by the hundred thou
sand, was in its infancy a decade ago
The electrical industry has expanded
by leaps ard bounds since 1900. and
untold millions Of dollars are REQUIRED
TO meet the added outlaws involved
One might find dozen industries
" hich have practically had their be-
ginning since 1890, and none OF which
mas served otherwise than to increase