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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1913-05-30

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rem crfIrret 2open for nfonftitutic-
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Iom Sliitits.
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Sra SgritcbrpQupp,t / Berlin meb.

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npaiite FrinieSie eIter gamuneI init
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mortal &cnteit.
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College / Soreit Gitp, Sa., bolbtes
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fer Trof. Sorien til Sorplmtntna
al IIioIfa / Set peitlige Sputb Gu'
fota. Der tioIigrre par Staters itore
ap9gapIsoiitrift, mer, MI er iettlei
al "SomeiteoSers".
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Den idJiucisiise Gcpnblif bar ia.
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pua ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, iitebetfor
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H{our gifn NpoomSryst
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
AcADt,s,, OF MUSIC

ACADEMY OF, MUSIC.
Tuesday and Wednesdays, mntincc We'd
ncsdny-Franccs Starr, In "rhc Case
of Becky
BlJOT THEATRE.
SDitk Edwards. in "'Thc Man Who Stood
Still'-alI the week.
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Vaudeville.
EMPIRE THEATRE.
Vaudeville.
LJBIN THEATRE.
Vaudeville.
LITTLE THEATRE.
Pictures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
LITTLE THEATRE.
Pictures.
.Thc Case of Becky"


Interest in The Case of Becky" the
new play in which David Belasco will
present Miss Frances Starr at the
Academy on Tuesday and Wednesday
end "Wednesday matinee, is running
high in this city. and wherever. III fact.
the name OF this manager and his beau
their accom- piishments in seasons past.
with characteristic reticence. Mr..
Belasco refused until after its initial
production TO divulge any information
regarding the new drama beyond the
lncagrc fact that it was written by
Edward Locke, the same man who
wrote that beautiful and highly sue
ccssful play, The Gilman"
During is long New York run. of
course. 1t became known that the ever
mysterious and always fascinating
subject Of dual personality forms the
basis and that Miss Starr plays the
role OF a young girl possessed of a
second self, the two principles of her
personality constantly ut variance with
each other and the dramatic action of
the play revolving about the conflict.
moral and spiritual, which these war
ring principles wage for the ultimate
possession OF the young girls soul.
It is a play which deals with the
deep and vital truths OF life and living.
even as does Mr.. Bclasco's own great
play. The Return of Peter Grimm"
AS tho latter penetrates into the mys-
Jelies OF the seance chamber. with Il
lofty and noble effort to answer the
immortal query. IF there life be-
You'd the grave" The Case of Becky"
involves that other immemorial query
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
COLONIAL THEATRE.
BlJOU THEATRE.

Spith Edwards. in "'rhc Man Who Stood
StIll"-alI the week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

over which, the philosophers have pom
9ered since the birth Of time. Are We
free agents
In this play Alr. Locke proves that
h's hetoille was not q free agent. but
thc victim of prenatal mf!uence-an
influence which according to the laws
OF atavism, Was bound TO make itself
manifest under certain conditions from
time 10 lime and which transform a
sweet aud pure young girl into ono
vicious and ginning How this cvil
personality is driven out forever
through the mysterious agency OF
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
snit1 Edwards at the Biiou.

SnitZ Edwards will Tomorrow night
depart from tho frivolity OF cxtrava-
ganza and the foolery OF musical com
cdy and enter stardom by means OF
real drama. the vehicle chosen being
jules Eckelt Goodman's play Of lowly
life III Naw Works. East side. entitled
The Man Who stood sim"
Snit@ viii be seen in the role OF "A
rgid. unbending old Germans Swiss. who
moves breathes and thinks under the
influence OF centuries Of tradition. lie
is loving. kindly, but austcro and Sc
we're In his outlook upon life Tho
very progress or the world about him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

decidedly odd idea OF sketch filled with
sentiment, songs and clever chatter
beaut:fied by special scenery that is
said to cause a pretty effect and Will
add a pleasing feature.
In the comedy shadowgraph Offering
OF The Halkings will be found an
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

annoys and bothers him When his
nearest rival. Il joNiai Scotch -Irishman.
succeeds III broadening his trade, the
old man is not moved to envy. All is
tradition with him, the past is always
right in his philosophy. and he dis
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
international stars mt Colonial,

international Stars mt Colonial,
Wilmer, Vincent & Wells have
tak.n particular pains t. make the
new week. oill of vaudeville features
to he offered at the Colonial during
lie week 10 start Tomorrow shine out
in all its orilIilurc and as Il means TO
the new program will DO supplied Ivy
International artists. that is artist
ca1ly trained people whose ability has
been recognized on both continents
that bound the Atlantic Ocean on the
cast and the west.
Calling attention to ono means the
pToclaiining Of the fame Of the famous
italian SaHophone Quartet four for
elgh musical artists that have earned
ii memorable success throughout Eu-
rope. In honolulu on their way to this
country. and Ia every large city where
Mey have thus far appeared. The muslc c
produced by them from the four grand
saHophoncs they use is said to be
quite comparable with that gained by
many orchestras; their repertoire is
complete In the classics and popular
ara, and genuine treat Is practical
" assurcd music lovers here
Another brilliant feature will be Of
Tered by the o'Mcers Sisters. a pair Of
DAINTY Erfopean wire artists. All OF
their work done on tight wire is of
the nniaheo variety. and In addition to
revealing their grace and dexterity,
SHOWS their pnichritudinous charms.
~ special feature. their Russian
nahee Zone on the wire. Is said to be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

one of the most sensational offerings
of It's Kind ever seen here
novel skit will be offered by
Hickman and Miles. that rare combi-
nation of pretty girl and clever light
comedian. giving their talents TO a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

claims any attempt at keeping pace
with American traditions.
The tragedy of the play is precipi-
tated when his daughter Marie. clopcs
with flashing, sporty, money spending
irresponsible Frank McFurguson. son
of his old rival. II is then that the
old man. cursing the spirit of the new
country to which he has come, declares
the girl is dead and sits himself down
TO end his days in mourning. Years
later the cling OF the baby grandchild's
arms about his proud old neck awak-
ems him to realization OF the appeal,
not only Of the new generation, but of
the new country, the new methods and
the ne woutlook on life, which symbol
izc the freedom of the land AS opposed
to the binding traditions of the Old
World. There Will DO found Il num-
Der Of comic incidents in the play, chief
of which is Il game of pinochc This
incident Is said to be most laughablc.
Mr.. Edwards brings Il big production
and Il clever cast TO aid him
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

hypnotism constitutes a story of alb
sorbinE interest which Mr.. Locke has
unraveled through the medium of n
three-act play of intense dramatic in
tercst
The first performance here of this
remarkable play will take place at the
Academy OF Music New York reports
state that in the title role Miss Starr
has won the success OF her career-a
success so positive. I'm fact, that her
representation must rank among the
great portraits of tho stage. Mr.. Be
lasco has chosen a remarkable company
in his stars support. including such
well known and admirable actors rs
Charles Dalton. Eugene O'Brien, AL
bert Bruning. Mary I.awton. Harry c.
Browne and John Drawn.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23
Hurry Inudcr.


The personality OF Harry Lauder.
which will radiate at the Academy for
the first time. and briefly. on March >.
has withstood analysis. upset psychol-
ogy and undone tradition. Those who
know the Scotch wonder most intimate
ly think Of him as a simple. hearty
chap, rich in humor. broad in sympa-
thies. retiring and modest; tho public
in large cities where he has been
brought in with u blare of bagpipes
heard at crowded houses and fused
over by public officials and notables
think Of him AS Il star OF unique de-
livery and fabulous income; other ac-
tors dislike him because he does not
seek association with them; his COM
patriot Scotchmen regard him as the
successor to their national idol. Robbie
Burns, yet he never bursts into
''mushy' sentimcntaiity about Scot
land. and refuses 10 trade on his ma
uonality for public recognition.
Lauder, the companion. guest and
friend. is nothing at all like Lauder
the entertainer. HIS sincercst wish is
to he left alone with his wife, his sea-
soned pipe and his books. While he
submits with many a sigh of fortitudc
to tho many sorts of "balyhoo" sug-
Sestcd by an enterprisinS American
mana cement. in his heart he dctests
being used for show purposes Ills
pet dislike Is 10 be implorcd In public
70 arise and entertain Though he has
sat in such cafes as Rectors s. in New
York, and heard the entire attendance
cry. Lauder, Lauder" he has never
acknowledged these unwclcome out
breaks that attest his popularity. In
fact. lac is loath TO yield any small
portion OF his private life to the de-
mands OF his public character.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-02-23

amusing feature for thcatrc-gocrs of
oil ages. their odd figure making that
will Introduces all sorts of real and
much pleasure.
y blackface comedian OF real merit
will be on the bill In the person OF
Clayton Crouch, II young and rapidly
growing popular entertainer. His spe-
cial songs and character delineation.
together with his amusing talk. will
round out "A vaudeville bill.
Perfect picture plays of the best type
approved by the National Board Of
Censorship, VIII add their shore OF
pleasure and instruction to classy
bill that will be given three times
each day-a matinee at o'clock and
night performances at I15 and 3
ule.
"ScbooI Days" mt Empire.
Empire -goers will welcome the an
nouncement from that theatre that the
newest Offering 10 be made there il an
nous and popular school Days
Truly, school Days" contains all the
elements implied in the phrase. 'musi-
cal comedy" much abused phrase
during the past few years. 1t has a
vivacious chorus. School Days" has
always btCN Iolcu ioI SuCn cnOFuS
gatherings. Their youth and prctti-
ness. together with the zcst that age.
or lack OF age, enables them TO in
ject into the proceedings that con
stitutc the active scenes of the offer
ing, has always been one of the
brightly attractive features of the
story.
Happily, the low prices that prevail
at the Empire viii enable all the
young people TO sec this great Ameri-
can play that harks back 80 forcibly 10
the childhood days OF every amuse-
mcnt- seeker. While il is particularly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-24
A PRESENT FOR FTREMEN.
Mrs. Anna Il. Kicker Thanks Fire.
men for Valuable Work.

Mrs. Anna l.. Kicker has presented
check for twenty-five dollars to
the firemen as a sisn of her appre-
citation of their valuable work sever
al nights ago, when they were called
out to extinguish a fire in Kicker
Lane. The check was very gratefully
received by the firemen who are now
preparing to go to the State Fire
mems Tournament at Abbeville and
have to have certain apparatus and
new uniforms before they can go.
The firemen are securing the assist
ance of the business men of the city
in fitting them out for the tourney in
which they hope to show up well and
dC some valuable advertising Of Sum-
ter.
The practice on the hand reel is be-
ing kept up and good time can now
be made by the firemen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-05-24
NAY BRING SUIT FOR $4,000.
Obstetrics Would Have JOS. Il
Wylie Turn Over Rebate Money.

Columbia. May 19.-That certain
citizens of Chester have asked the At
torney General to bring proceedings
to recover for the State some $4,000
from Jos. B. Wylie, of Chester, which
the latter admitted on the stand in
the graft trials that he obtained as
rebates from the purchase OF liquor
while member OF the dispensary
board OF control In the days OF the
"G. M. l.. is the report that was heard
here this afternoon. Attorney Gen
eral Peoples admitted that he had
gotten "A letter containing such a re-
quest from Chester and was looking
into the matter.
JOS. B. Wylie was u member OF ths
state dispensary board OF control along
with John Black and j. NJ. Rawlinson.
When indictments were returned alleg-
Ing graft against these and others,
Wylie turned States evidence and his
testimony on the stand i'm the trial of
- No'Htu bttdt sensation.
In return for his testimony ne was
granted immunity from prosecution
by the then Attorney General ]. Fra
ser Lyon.
IL was during his testimony that
Wylie admitted that his share of the
rebates amounted to- some s2S.,OOO
and II Is for the purpose of bringing
suit to recover this money that citi-
zens Of Chester have asked the At
tOrney General to start proceedings.
Whether anything can be done in
this matter remains for the result Of
the Investigations of the Attorney
General. 10 is said that the letter
from Chester pointed out the authori-
ties In the law under which proceed
ings could be brought The whole
matter is of much interest To the peo-
pie Of the state and the Attorney Cen
erals decision will he awaited with
interest.