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The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
DETROIT OPERA HOUSE.

Few picture dramas which have
been brought 10 Detroit have attract
ed the attention now being shown by
large audiences twice daily in the
Detroit opera house, in "Neptune's
Daughter" for which Annette Keller
man. the famous Australian swimmer
and diver, posed in the leading role.
"Neptune's Daughter" tells pretty
fairy story in the unusual setting OF
the deep sea, off the coast OF Der
muda. The wonders of the deep are
revealed in truly remarkable pictures
The story gives Miss Kellerman every
opportunity to display her accom-
plishments as swimmer Through
out the two and one-half hours re
quired TO unroll the film, the interest
OF the audience is unfiagging and ap'
plause frequent and hearty.
Owing TO a previous arrangement
10 turn the theater over to a local
amateur entertainment for the second
half OF this week, "Neptune's Daugh
ter" will close Wednesday evening
to return Sunday afternoon, June Z
for a weeks stay.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
LOYAL MOOSE MEET
FOR STATE CONVENTION

JACKSON. Mich June 2.--tspe-
ciel When State Dictator r. h
Johnson, OF Detroit. called 10 order
the third annual convention or the
Loyal order OF Moose OF the World
here this morning. delegates from
every lodge in the state were in a.
tendance and the prediction was
made that the 1914 convention would
DO the largest and most successful IN
the history of the organization. The
sessions will continue through Thurs
day
Dictator ~ A. McDonoUgh, OF the
Jackson lodge, formally welcomed the
vrsiiing delegates when the conven'
ton opened and Past State Dictator
II. a. Park, OF the Lansing lodge. re-
sponded Routine business was on
schodhe for the rest OF the day, but
tonight addresses will be delivered
by National Director Charles H. Buell..
OF Detroit and John J. l.entz. OF
Columbus, q. There also will be a
class Initiation by the uniform rank
or the Detroit lodge
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
IN LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

which love IS utterly disregarded and
gtoye-selling terms substituted loI
classic endearments In courtship
Ralph Ramsay as Timmins. was the
s,ar Of the little one-act playlet
Helene Ward plays the part OF the
stenoErapher who Is recipient OF the
business proposals"
SCranon. the gypsy violinist Is tar
above the average vaudeville musl
clan lie plays with a delicacy oil
touch and depth OF feeling which
would be convincing -eXen without tho
elaborate setting OF the gypsy camp
with the twilight view OF mountains
in the distance
Lev Hawkins unburdens himself OF
lengthy discourse on woman sur
| fraga. the Mexican question, and 0
little OF everything under the sun. lie
has redressed a few songs OF ancient
vintage TO suit the occasion and gets
quite a hand"
Edward Miller and Helen Wright
sing some pleasing songs In pleas
| ing way
Kartelll keeps his audience in
breathless suspense by his perform
ances on the slack wire. He bills him
self as supported by steel wire
and judging from the excellence OF
his act, he should not want for much
OF anything He is so good that ne
oyercomes the disadvantage OF open
ing the show"
Paul, Levan and Dobbs, trio Of
acrobatic comedians Of more thar
ordinary ability are last on the bill
Good Microscope pictures close
the hill
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

While Annette Kelierman is known
10 American theatergoers principally
for her wonderful swimming and div
ing. accomplishments which have
won her the title OF "the diving We
nus, il is as a saver OF human lives
that she is best known 10 the record
ing angel
Miss Kellerman has been an expert
swimmer since childhood. and made
her first rescue in Australia. when
she was IL years old Since then she
has cheated the water OF many vic
tins, making her sixteenth rescue in
Asbury Park, y. j.. last summer,
when she swan TO the shore with
Oscar Lambert. New Yorker, VINO
was taken with cramps when far be-
yond his depth
The most thrilling rescue TO Miss
Kellermans credit, however, was In
Bermuda several months ago, when
the film production, Neptune $
Daughter" now 10 be seen in the De
troit opera house, was being made
A huge glass tank. which was used
in the production. broke from the wa
ter pressure when Miss Kellerman
and Herbert Brenon. one OF the
movie" actors, we're performing some
startling feats before the camera. Al
the cost OF several gashes in her
body from the jagged glass. Miss Kel'
herman reached the surface OF the
water safely with Mr.. Brenon.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
MINISTER'S SCORE WORK
OF LIQUOR COMMITTEE

The Presbyterian Ministers asso-
citation and the Methodist Pastors as.
soclation In regular sessions, Monday,
in the First Presbyterian chapel, and
Central Methodist chapel. respective
Is, adopted formal resolutions protest
ing against the council liquor com.
mittee's lax attitude i'm the issuance
o. saloon licenses" and against the
action which permitted Cabbage
Mikes" saloon 10 continue in exist
ance The ministers will bring these
resolutions before the official boards
and congregations and ASK each per
son TO follow mp concerted resolutions
OF protest with individual letters 10
the aldermen of the ward in which
they reside
Mrs. Ruby NJ. Zahn chairman OF
the moral welfare committee OF the
Political and civic league. addressed
both ministerial bodies on the sub.
iect Of the resolutions declaring that
something must and shall be done
to STOP the liquor committees tao
tics
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
FROLICS ARRANGED FOR
COMMERCE BOARD TRIP

Chairman James Strasburg. OF the
cruise committee OF the Board OF
Commerce. has arranged a tentative
program for the trip OF the City OF
Detroit III, to Duluth, June Is 10 p.
After leaving Detroit, Thursday, June
Is, Chairman Strasburg will intro.
duce President Charles b. Warren, OF
the Board OF Commerce, who will de-
liver an address OF welcome. Mayor
Marx will respond in behalf OF De-
troit. Gov Eberhardt. OF Minnesota.
will welcome the Detroiters in the
name OF his state. Gov. Ferris will
also ne heard
Friday morning will be given over
to field day on the lower deck Dr. A.
G.. Studer. Of the " NJ c. A., Will
have charge OF the program In the
afternoon. Job +. Hedges, OF New
York will speak. In the evening
comic opera burlesque. When Greek
Meets Greek" or Shall 1t BE Four
or a Six" will be given. Well-known
Detroiters will be burlesqued.
Saturday. the cruisers will see the
sights OF Duluth Saturday evening.
when the return journey begins,
"Sousa" and "Creatore" will appear
in a band contest as part OF cab
aret de luxe" the particulars OF which
are being kept secret.
Sundays program will be in charge
OF the Rev VI. s. Rice and DR.. Studer.
Monday forenoon there will be given
"a great friendship cementing meet.
ing. or Detroit's Who's Who by men
who know. with no man speaking for
himself"
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
MILES.

The Miles has a light, bright bill
this week. full OF interest and laugh
ter Neary and Miller, young men
who know how TO dance. open the
show. They also try 10 sing, but not
too much One OF them sings soprano
when he gets tired of baritone.
George Schreck and Mabel Percival,
billed as "hurly-burly tumblers."
whatever that means, present an act
that contains plenty OF fun, Schreck
comes on in the costums OF a nissan
thropic tramp; Miss Perciyal as a
ballet girl. Schreck has habit OF
hopping into the air and coming down
where his neck and shoulders join, in
way that would kill anyone but 4
gymnast And he never says a word
but goes about his act In the manner
OF a man who is tired OF left and
longs only for death or applause.
Miss Hazel Lynch, of Grand Rap
ids, In songs and stories, is new
conner in vaudeville, with the accent
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
MRS. HEN AND MRS. CAT
JUST SWAP BR0ODS

SAN JOSE. Cal, June Without
the formality OF going TO court, VIII
NJ Beggs, San Jose attorney, has dis
solved partnership which has had
even the nature takers guessing Of
late.
A house cat and pet hen at the
Beggs home started housekeeping on
the partnership plan When the cat
wished to go out and make call on
the back fence the hen would spread
her wings over the litter OF kittens.
When Mrs Hen had a date II was
the accepted thing 10 see the cat
mothering brood OF very young
chickens
The rough feet OF the hen, however
threatened 10 do serious damage TO
the tender fur OF the young kittens,
and Beggs decided 90 separate them.
He established the two households In
separated Enclosures.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
W.C.T.U. WORKERS
in STATE MEETING
Fortieth Annual Convention
Now on in Flint Church
Banquet Tonight

FLINT. Mich. June &c Special
.--AVitt delegates from every county
OF MichigHn present the iOrtieth an,
nual convention OF the Michigan No.
mans Christian Temperance union
opened with a service Of prayer IN
Couri.st Methodist church here al
noon today
Organization oil the convention and
discussion OF methods of work among
different classes OF people took up the
attention OF the delegates al the art
ernoon session,
Medical temperance, health, hered-
~ and hygiene We're discussed by
Mrs. Nettie Cross,
A memorial service was conducted
By Miss Margaret j. Biz and Mrs A.
s. Benjamin.
AT a banquet tonight addresses of
welcome will be delivered by Aid.
john +. Baker. superintendent OF
Schools A. NJ. Cody and the Rev. II.
%. Borley,
Grant NJ. Hudson, assistant super
intendent OF the Michigan Anti-Saloon
league, and NJ c. Barney, who was
chairman or the Genesee county local
option committee when the county
went dry" Will be the principal
speakers.
Other speakers will be +. A. Cowan,
chairman of the present local option
committee, j. A. Van Dis, general sec
rotary OF the Flint Y NJ G. A., Miss
Mary Watson. general secretary OF
the Y. NJ. G. A., Mrs. Seth Reed of the
local w. C. Il. L., Mrs, Belle Mailer
and Mrs. MyTta Lockwood
The convention will close with a
devotional service Friday evening.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

on the conner She Is a BIT stitf aud
stacy al the start, and Is scarcely
loud enough. but In a minute or two
she gets into the swing OF her stun
and pushes Il over Ia good style
Dare Austin, who looks and acts
like an Englishman. and says he Is
one. has a sketch OF his own, called
His Wedding Morning" IL Is Harry 5
(Mr. Austin'sl wedding day, and Billy
his best man (Waiter A. Chethaml,
comes 20 find out why he isn't AT the
church. whittier his bride (Phylhs
Deane) has preceded him. Billy finds
Harry in bed with hang lie
can't make Harry get up, though it's
only ] 3 minutes TO the wedding bell.
There Is a great deal Of fun before
the bride comes I'm search of Harry
and the groom does lightning
change stunt into his wedding toys.
Leonard and Louie, correctly dress.
ed. take few dancing steps, then re-
move their coats 1pd proceed TO give
as neat a gymnastic exhibition as
has been seen In the Miles for
moRths. IL seems an easy matter tor
Leonard TO support Louie. upside
down. on his head and his reversed
position does not prevent Louie from
holding long conversation with
Leonard.
In place OF the keystone motion
picture comedies, there are moving
pictures OF Mexico, showing the
wrecks OF trains derailed by bandits,
and various bits OF scenery along the
railroad from Vera Cruz TO Mexico
City. The arrival OF the American
war vessels in Vera Cruz harbor is
shown, and many other events In
connection with the marines occupa-
ton OF Vera Cruz.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
MINISTER DENIES +. X.
DISCOVERED NEW RIVER

CHICAGO, June Colonel Roose.
velt'6 River OF Doubt" was put on
the map 225 years ago, according TO
Rev Bernard Murray pastor OF st.
Bornard's church. who today disputed
the claim OF the Bull Moose chieftain
that he discovered a new stream in
Brazil Rev. Murray declared that
the colonel simply re-discoyered the
MADEIRA or Madeira river. which was
located in maps published in London
In 1858
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
TEMPLE

Joseph Santley the most graceful
man in captivity. is even better In
vaudeville than he was in When
Dreams Come True" If such a thing
is possible Santley, accompanied by
two dainty little fairies, sang and
danced his way into the hearts OF his
audience in the Temple theater. Mon
day He is so good a dancer that
were his partner the most beautiful
woman and the best female dancer
in the world. she would scarcely be
noticed and everybody would say
isn't he the graceful man" Ruth
Randall and Gladys Zell furnish
beautiful setting for the jewel Of Mr..
Santley's dancing and their interpre-
tation OF the Santley tango and the
aviation waltz is really delicious
Lydell, Rogers and Lydell, present
ing sketch the name OF which has
nothing TO do with the action. were
given an ovation on account OF the
work OF Wilbur" who has the face OF
backwoods deacon and strong
tendencies toward falling from
grace" He Is an artist in his line
aud far outshines HIS compap<cns.
Jack Kennedy & Co keep the crowd
in a continuous uproar in the farce
called "A Business Proposal" in
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
GARRlck.

The Lyman h Howe pictures OF
the building or the Panama canal
continue TO attract large audiences 10
the Garrick theater The magnitude
OF the engineering feat in the build
ing of the big ditch is realistically
brought before the eyes OF the on
locker In the pictures, which were
taken by Mr.. Howe's own stan OF
photographers kept on the spot for
many months at a time in order TO
procure camera reproduction of every
detail OF the work. The pictures are
exceptionally interesting and, OF
course, instructive and altogether
worth while
In addition TO the Panama pictures,
Mr.. Howe shows many beautiful travel
films. glories and freaks OF nature In
many different parts OF the world,
and plenty OF comedy pictures 10
arouse hearty laughter.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
$500 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
IN LANSING CONCLAYE

LANSING. Mich June 2-tspe
ciall Two thousand i've hundred
knights Templar from throughout
Michigan gathered today in Lansing
for Tie hfty-eighth conclaEe OF the
grand Commandery which opened 70
day Sessions viii continue through
Thursday
Delegates completed plans today
for IA illuminated parade Of all com.
nan1eries tonight when Grand Com
mander Hiscock. OF Ann Arbor, and
STAFF, viii be escorted TO the Masonic
II mfte for reception and ball.
Calumet Is leading ia the race for
the honor OF entertaining next years
couClGye.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
OLD CALIFORNIA VOLCANO
BECOMES ACTIVE

REDDING. Cal, June mount
Lassen, d latent volcano OF the Cas-
cade range, erupted for rs hours, be-
ginning Saturday, throwing out
smoke. steam, rocks and volcanic ash.
Last night the mountain was quiet
again. An expedition will go TO the
peak tomorrow 10 learn whether a
new crater has been formed or wheth-
er the disturbance is only a assure
or the outbreak OF new geyser.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
MAY ON COMMITTEE TO
WELCOME OSBORNE HOME

LANSING. Mich. June 2-tSpe.
cialJ THE committee on arrange
mems for the banquet to be given eX'
GOV. Chase S Osborn on his return
10 Michigan June 10. has requested
Mr. Thomas May cartoonist OF The
Detroit Times, to act as member OF
the reception committee TO welcome
the former governor.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
sutraalsts Smash 20 Windows.

CRlCCfETH, Wales, June 2.--While
David Lloyd George, chancellor OF the
exchequer, today addressed a gath.
ering OF visiting Liberals here. Ave
militant suffragists ran amuck" on
the villages main street with ham
mers and smashed 30 windows. They
were arrested
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

WASHINGTON

Monday nights audience IN the
Washington theater enioyed itself 10
ms fullest capacity a musical hufst
OF other seasons, presented by q STOCK
company, sounds only interesting, Du'
the results obtained by the orgHnlza'
ton with the vehicle were more
much more
Madame Sherry was hit OF
few, very few years ago, and II
is a hit in Detroit today The
sense-drugging melody Of Every Lit
tie Movement Has Meaning OF It's
own will in all probability be
whistled on the streets and hummed
in the kitchen for the rest OF the
week as well as splendidly sung In
the theater by principals and chorus.
The ploy OF Madame sherry ~
Frenchy and farcial. OF course. and
deals with family complications and
the trials of young man with viva
Imagination, susceptible heart ana
a rich uncle with d hobby. Edward
sherry, we'll taken by Charles II .
Bowers In order 10 add TO his income
writes his uncle. whose hobby is mu'
sic and babies. that he is married, has
two children and is an accomplished
musician. The uncle appears sudden
~ on the scene and nephew has a
family and a mastership OF music TO
acquire in 10 minutes How he does
il, how he is discovered. and how he
finally wins the forgiveness OF uncle
and the hand OF the fair "Yyonne' are
told in three acts literally bejeweled
with song numbers.
In
young person with a bewildering and
appealing smile, has the role OF
"Yvonne." and her daintiness and tai
ent combined TO make her an instant
favorite. The part gave her Tar more
range than her role in The Red Mill
and she took advantage OF every OPP
lportunity Her voice is clear ana
sweet, though not OF any great vol
ume. Several OF her songs brought
such decided approval that she was
obliged to respond TO encores and
similar appreciation was given TO Aer
graceful dancing
! John Kearney has the role OF the
uncle and played il was droll quiet
ness that kept his auditors IN the
best of humor and brought him many
laugh. Catherine" the housekeep-
er, was done by Miss Margaret Craw-
ford. and the real talent for comedy
displayed was a surprise to- those who
knew her only as a grand opera star
She was amusing every moment. and
her dance with the diminutive Eddie
Morris as PHILIPPE" was burlesque
classic.
| Miss Emdee De Dreux gave fiery
and vivacious Peptia, and Miss Glen
| Ellis an appealing Lulu. The latter
beauty and personal charm add great
lly TO her histronic ability. David An
drada had the somewhat thankless
part OF Gomez, and secured from II all
there was to secure. Detmar Poppen
| with a few lines In the role OF "Hec'
tor rendered bass solo in wonder.
full voice that received insistent ap'
plause and called for repetitions.
The chorus is large, and while II
does not appear often, gives a good
account OF itself The orchestra un.
der Max Fichlander, gave a perfect
performance and added much to the
enjoyment OF the opera.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
]. e. Poor opens New Offices.

Jerome H. Poor, prominent real es-
tate dealer has opened new Offices IN
the Elks Temple He also has branch
Offices In Highland Park and Fair
view Mr. Poor has been in the real
estate business for nine years. In
his new office he has opened rental
department He also handles insur.
ance.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

Final official figures OF the geologi-
cal survey show that more than 92,.
10000 barrels OF Portland cement
were produced in the United States
last wear
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02
ODDS and ENDS

NEW YORK-Water was named as
the favorite drink OF the 1914 stu.
dents OF Columbia in poll. Beer
ran a poor second with grape-juice
third.
NEW YORK-Jerry, a truck horse,
has developed mania for diving on
piers. He jumped into the North river
twice yesterday.
NEW YORK-Careful patrolmen
pinched the Cream twins aged "a, be.
cause there was doubt as to which
beat up Pat O'Connor. The victim
didn't know and Judge Beal had to
induce one OF them to confess.
BERLIN--The tango foot" discov-
cred by Prof. Boehme, Is the latest
ailment, a rheumatic afniction Of the
feet and ankles induced by too much
tango and make.
LONDON-The day OF stage arts
is fast waning and the pendulum will
never swing entirely back, according
10 Ben Teal, a manager made pessi-
mistic by the movies.
BERLlN--The kaiser ate with the
Potsdam troops at the White Rolf
feast, the only day In the year when
the German soldiers get white instead
OF black bread.
CHICAGO--"American women are
becoming baldheaded on the inside
from devoting all their thoughts 20
dress, said Wilbur f. Crafts, Wash.
ington. d. c., reformer.
MISUNDERSTANDING the detective
bureau was a hotel, Samuel Meyers
and his wife, Mary, entered and had
registered on the arrest" book be-
fore the desk sergeant awoke
WASHINGTON. ID. C.--With nuns
and priests occupying the "bleachers7-
girl graduates OF Holy Cross academy
played ball as part OF the annual
commencement exercises.
McKEESP0RT, Pa.-Herbert Nor.
gan, nine. found SIS. Elsewhere he
found diamond worth $50 A half.
mile further on he found a gold ring
into which the diamond fitted. To
day. he expected TO find the owners
Old rails. erected I'm pairs. are used
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

Old rails, erected in pairs, are used
by Brazilian railroad for telegraph
poles in region where insects de.
stroy wood rapidly
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

Iron ore exists in almost every Chi
nese province. but in only few dis.
trlcts IS II mined on an extensive
scale.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

Bnsiness-IIke Printing. No fuss and
no feathers The plain. neat kind that
looks right. Times Printing Co, II
john Rest. Phone Main l49S.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

WASHINGTON. u. C.--With nuns
and priests occupying the "bleachers7 :
girl graduates OF Holy Cross academy
played ball as part OF the annual
commencement exercises.
The Detroit times., 1914-06-02

4 CHICAG0-Thinking the detective
bureau was hotel, Samuel Meyers
and his wife, Mary, entered and had
registered on the arrest" book be-
fore the desk sergeant awoke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-27
"Kathlyn Orpheo Today" !"
"JUNK TRUSTS LATEST
 IN COMBINATION LINE

Los Angeles, March 26-Allegations that junk trust controls the coun- try west of the Mississippi will be investigated by the Federal Grand Jury within month, according to statements by government officials It is stated that the alleged monopoly sprang into existence immediately afte the San Francisco fire in 1906, and since has spread into every inn portant city of the West.
 Attorney General tMcReynolds, it is said, will send a special prosecutor here to conduct the investigation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-27
SULLIVAN CONSIDINE
 CIRCUIT IS SOLD

Kansas City, Mo. March 26-'Marcus Loew. head of the Loew circuit of popular priced vaudeville, has bought the interest of the Sullivan Considine Vaudeville circuit. The deal was closed at the Hotel Baltimore here tonight. MT. Loew agreeing to pay s1,5O0,OO0 for the good will of the selling company, and the added physl- cal value of the Sullivan & Considine holdings as appraisement may fix. The price to be paid will approxi- mate $5,OO0 ,000. The Sullivan & Con sidine enterprise controlled outright 37 theatres, all booking popular priced vaudeville and furnished book ings for 100 other houses.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-27
MURDER MYSTERY
 IS NOW CLEARED
Murder That Has Been Mystery For Twelve Years Was Unrayeled
 Yesterday.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, March 26.-A Scranton murder, which has been a mystery for the past twelve years was cleared today when William Tezran, negro, AZ, was arrested for attacking a number of little girls and confessed that he criminally as saulted Miss Mary Quinn, white, at Scranton, June 2, 1902, and after wards beat her to death.
 The crime stirred Scranton, but the slayer was never run down and il remained a mystery, although the authorities believed that William Terry, a negro, now serving time was her murderer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-03-27
SAMUEL JONES LEE.

Samuel Jones, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. R. D. Lee, died at 1O:30 last night at the Lee home, 1902 West Second street. The funeral will take place from the residence e this after noon at o'clock, with services by the Rev. H. A. Stowell. Interment will be made in Bellwood cemetery.
 Those selected to act as pallbearers are Major H. A. Mccoy, J. M. High tower, Dr. J. w. .Withers and J. R. Ragland.