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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
PAIR Of SKIES"
A CLEVER COMEDY
Well Balanced Cast Presents Play
of Amusing Situations
With Good Acting

The company which presented "a
Pair of Skies at the Majestic last
night was organized to play Edward
Peple's farce comedy in London. But
the company is making audiences
laugh on this side of the water. And
that is just what they do-make YOU
laugh. For without a doubt "A Pair
of Skies is the funniest farce that has
been shown in this city in months
George Nettleton and T. Boggs Johns
are two businessmen who have per-
fected n pill; the one invented the in
side, the other the covering. But they
cannot get along we'll in business to-
gether. So many arguments come be-
tween them that their lawyer decides
the issue by giving them each a hand
of poker. and the loser to be the serv-
ant of the other for the same length of
time. Johns loses and becomes the
butler of Nettleton. who does every
thing in his power to make Johns feel
his loss and to humiliate him, even
before the girl he is to marry. But
the worm turns and Johns, through
the intrigue of his tiancee. makes Net
tleton wish the bargain over. Florence
Cole, the ffancee, gets the entire
scheme through the lawyer, who is
also in love her her. and then she de-
feats the scheme on the ground that
rambling is illegal
The play in conception is new and
novel. Edward Peple has woven a
new strain in his comedy which could
be made, with one or two corrections,
the cleanest and funniest play on the
stage. There may be certain express
sions which businessmen have become
accustomed to use daily to express
their feelings, but when the name of
the Deity is repeatedly used to the
point. as it was last night of becoming
obnoxious to an audience, il is time to
say that such usage should either by
law or public sentiment he stopped.
The name of the Deity is certainly
nothing to he used as an expression
simply because man is up in the
air"
The company which presented the
comedy in its entirety was so evenly
good that discrimination is almost out
OF the question. If il were possible to
give one player more credit than an
other. Albert Andruss as George Net
tleton. Paul Nicholson as T. Boggs
Johns, deserve that credit And Mil
dred Booth as Florence Cole, who.
with Portia-like cunning defeated the
schemes through which the LAWYER
who wanted to marry hoped to put
johns in a position where maria ge
might be a question of long months.
deserves lot of credit too.
MAN ROBERTSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
1.-THE PRINCE OF PnsEN"

THE perennially popular musical
comedy, The Prince of Pilsen," with
an enormous all-star cast will play
an engagement at the Majestic next
Saturday. matinee and night. Its
many successful engagements through
out the country has given it prestige
enjoyed by no other performance of
its kind. With it's wealth of melody
and harmony. set to a story in which
romance and humor play equal parts,
clothed in a pleasing garniture of
scenic and costume adornment. pre-
sented by a cast chosen to give best
expression to the variant moods of its
character. the work of its principals
supplemented by the Efforts of the
chorus contingents in which excellent
voices are allied to pleasing personali-
ties, The Prince of Pilsen" popular
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
THE PORT OF MISSING MEN
Palace Theatcr

Arnold Daily, one of the foremost
stars of the modern stage, makes his
first appearance in motion pictures in
THE Port of Missing Men," that
popular story of foreign intrigue and
romantic adventure by the famous
novelist Meredith Nicholson. John
Armitage, the clever and daring sub
ject of a mythical kingdom, comes to
the United States and becomes imbued
with the spirit of American democracy
and who later outwits the spies of his
enemies, does great service
for the Empire, and yet remains To-
val to his adopted country, America.
also showing himself no unskilled
adept at the art of lovemaking. At
no time does this tense drama of love
and conspiracy lose its firm grasp on
the interest of the beholder. From the
moment John Armitage. who is no
other than Frederick Augustus Won
Stroebel son of the Prime Minister
of his native empire, comes to Amer
lea with Frederick, the heir to the
throne, he is kept busy falling in love
and foiling the schemes and machina-
tions of the spurious claimant of the
crown John Armitage diverts to-
ward himself the murderous aims of
the conspirators directed against
Frederick, while meantime he secrets
the rightful heir until the time when
he can present his claims to the
throne. During the course of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
MISS BILLIE BURKE IN JERRY

There is genuine treat in store for
local theatergoers at the Majestic on
Thursday evening when Miss Billie
Burke will appear there in Jerry"
the new American comedy written ex-
pressly for her by Catherine Chisholm
Gushing. In this piece which tells a
most amusing story, is full OF laugh
ter-provoking complications and con-
tains some of the wittiest dialog heard
on the stage last season. Miss Burke
impersonates an adorable little hoyden
of the most up-to- date type. Any one
who likes Billie Burke and what
American theatergoer doesn't-they'll
like her as Jerry-especially in the
last act when she is the very spirit of
impish mischief materialized.-Adve
tisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
COLONIAL

An interesting phase of the fine
moving picture film called Uncle
Toms Cabin" that is appearing at the
Colonial for the first three days of
the week. is the fact that it gives the
atergoers an opportunity to see Amer
icas greatest play in a most artistic
manner The photography is wonder
full and the acting is superb. 1t is a
faithful reproduction of this American
classic and is staged in fire acts with
three hundred and seventeen scenes
Uncle Toms Cabin" in moving pic
lures is an artistic triumph. The
vaudeville bill comprises Henrietta
Wilson and Company in a comedy
novelty; Bert and Harriet Brown in
sons and patter. and Baby Zelda, the
juvenile favorite in new dancing con-
ceits.-Advertiseme
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15

Mutt and Jeff'' though compare
lively old, is ever new under the mas
terly management of Gus Hill the
dean of cartoon comedy production.
new vehicle is furnished every year
for the exploration of the eccentrici-
ties of that ill-mated pair of exagge-
rated characters, Mutt and Jeff"
Every new book is based on timely
topics and important happenings of
national or international importance.
Mr. Hill seems to have unlimited ca
pacity for extracting comedy even
from tragedy. Although entirely in
offensive to any one, Mutt and jeff
in Mexico" presages much humor.
Playing as it to the respectable middle
classes, home loving people. Mr.. Hill
sees to II that there isn't line or an
action to offend or bring a blush to
the cheek of the most precise and con-
servative theatergoer. Mutt and Jeff
in Mexico" comes to the Majestic to-
morrow, matinee and night.-Adver-
tisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15

ana celI"' except one and he accom-
panles them on = sort of organ in the
rendition of The Rosary" and docs q
piano accompaniment for the remaind-
er of their program. Their act is
beautifully staged and costumed and
taken in its entirety may well be
called an artistic treat. For those who
love the harmony of good male voices,
there are the Annapolis Five. Speak
ing of the neat hits of the bill it's good
to think of Bronson and Baldwin. who
sing and dance and are so original
that they walked away with the bulk
of applause. There are two good sing
ing comedians. Mayo and Tally. and
the Remple Sisters offer comedy
novelty called when We Grow Up"
that for a sketch is as good as the
best. The Orpheum's bill is certainly
worth while.-Advertisem
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Cornerstone Laid at Milroy
Special to The Telegraph

Milroy. Pa. Sept. 15.--On Sunday
the cornerstone of the new st. Paufs
Lutheran Church was laid with i'm
pressive ceremonies. conducted by the
pastor, the Rev. ]. NJ. Uber. A large
crowd of people assembled in Smith
er's opera house at 2.30 p. m. The
following ministers were present: The
Rev. NJ. S. Cussman. ID. D.. of Lewis
town. who delivered the sermon, prais-
ing the people for their excellent work;
the Rev. ]. w. Hutchison, who had
charge of the service; the Rev. r. v.
Derr, of Burnham, who read the Scrip
ture lesson. and the Rev. II. ]. Dein.
At 3.45 they adjourned to the new
church site, where the cornerstone was
laid by the pastor. the Rev. j. NJ. Uher.
The first cornerstone was laid Septem-
ber %. 1867. by the Rev. j. f. Diet
teriCh,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
PLENTY OF MUSIC

If you have keen appetite for mu-
sic, whether 1t he male chorus offer
ing numbers of fine harmony, or If
you like whirls of sweet sounds that
emenate from six string instruments,
mostly violins and cello, you can be
pleased in the new offering that came
to the Orpheum yesterday. sextet
of musicians, known as the Pereira
Sextet. do about the classiest and most
sweetly. music turn the Locust street
ever had. Nobody will
leave the theater and forget their rem
dition of THE Rosary" All of the
artists plav strine irstrum anfa viaitn
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
AT THE PHoToPLAY
"Tbe Oil Wen Conspiracy

Bolton, head of an oil company. en-
deavors TO defraud Thompson, lessee
of an oil well, on his property. The
man refuses to sell, Bolton knowing
that the property must revert to the
man from whom Thompson has leas-
ed 1t unless oil is struck, makes 1t i'm
possible for Thompson to secure work.
men. At this point Langley, Thomp-
sons boyhood chum, enters the game.
The man falls in love with Millie,
Thompsons daughter. OF course
Langley and Thompson defeat Bolton
and Langley wins Miles love.-Ad-
Vertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
Recent Deaths in
Central Pennsylvania
Special to The Telegraph

Dillsburg-Nathan Nelson, n we'll
known resident of Monaghan town
ship, died at the home of his son,
George Nelson, near Ffleys Church,
on Saturday night after a lingering
illness from paralysis. He was as years
old and is survived by one daughter
and one son.
Marietta. - David Gully. 50 years
old. died yesterday at the Lancaster
Hospital of paralysis, after a long ILL
ness.
Marysville. - Wills II. Shearer, of
Shermansdale, died Sunday night of
acute indigestion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
TREE TRIMMER INJURED
Special to The Telegraph

Annville, Pa. Sept. 15. - Arthur
Maulfair. who lives back of the pike
near Annville, was the victim of a
serious accident on Saturday. when he
and Harry Erdman, of Lebanon, were
trimming trees on the estate of F.. r.
Coleman. Climbing to the end of a
limb. Maulfair attempted to cut the
largest upper part of the tree off when
through miscalculation the part gave
way and. striking the young man,
knocked him to the ground and Sc
verely injured him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
SERVICES IN PEACE CHURCH

Mechanicsburg, Pa, Sept. 15.-On
Sunday afternoon, September 20, the
regular semiannual preaching services
will be held in the old Peace Church,
pices of the Reformed Church. The
Rev. John S. Adam, of the st. Paul's
Reformed Church. of Mechanicsburg
will conduct the service at 2.30 o'clock
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
PROMINENT WAR VETERAN DIES
.ccinl 10 M TelcErafh

Gettysburg, Pa, Sept. 15.-With his
wife critically i'll. Josephus Mills, we'll
known Civil War veteran. prominent
Grand Army man and retired farmer.
of Mount Joy township. died at his
home at Barlow from paralysis and
old age debilities. Mrs. Mills is suf-
fering from the same trouble that con-
trihuted to her husbands death. The
shock of her husbands death has
added weakness to her cond .tion.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
HEADACHY. BILIOUS, STOMACH SOUR?
REGULATE YOUR BOWELS! 10 CENTS

you, and don't resort to harsh physics
that irritate and injure. Remember
that your sour. disordered stomach
lazy liver and clogged bowels can be
quickly cleaned and regulated by
morning with gentle. thorough Casca-
rets; a 1O-cent box will keep your head
clear and make you feel cheerful and
bully for months. Get Cascarets now
wake up refreshed-feel like doing
good days work-make yourself
pleasant and useful. Clean up! Cheer
nnf
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15

action, John Armitage risks love. fair
name liberty and life itself But his
labors are not in vain, and in the end
he sets Frederick upon the throne, be-
coming once more an American
gentleman of private life, and trium-
phantly claiming his American sweet
heart, whom he prefers to the for
eign titles which are offered him.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
NO SPEEDING AT GETTYSBURG

Gettysburg. Pa, Sept. 15.-With the
determination of the United States
government to break up the speeding
on the avenues around Gettysburg
many arrests have been made in the
past and the most recent one was that
of John Wagaman, of Emmitsburg,
Md. The hearing was held before
United States Commissioner Topper
and a fine of So and costs, amounting
to $16.1S, a total of SELLS, was i'm
DOSed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15

You're bilious! You have throh-
bing sensation in your head, a bad
your skin is yellow with dark rings
under your eyes, your lips are parch-
ed. No wonder you feel ugly, mean
and ill-tempered. Your system is full
of bile and constipated waste not
properly passed off and what YOU need
is cleaning up inside" Don't con-
tinue being a bilious constipated nui-
sance to yourself and those who love
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
MAJESTIC

Tomorrow. matinee and evening
Mutt and JEFF in Mexico"
Thursday evening-Billie Burke in
Jerry"
Friday afternoon and evening-Bur-
lcSque.
Saturday afternoon and evening
The Prince of Pilsen"
Monday, September 21-'Little Boy
Blue"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15

ity will apparently live forever. The
company announced includes John w.
Ransone. the original creator of the
Hans Wagner" part, Edward Mora,
Dorothy Delmore and sixty others, in
cluding a magnificent chorus and or
tra.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
ORPHEUNI
COLONIAL.

Every day, matinee and evening-High
class vaudeville.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
"A Laxative Tonic

Peruna' is a laxative tonic be-
cause it acts gently on the bow
els. At the same time it gives
tone theappetite indigestion
Many people get n
seriously SICK Dy al 2SRockeyfordAve.,
lowing the bowels fe9sd sRtf; year: ear: ;%ai %th
RI hocOr,oo c1O66ad indigestion. Spent
W OOSSOAiS SAOSSSA, hundreds of dollars
which DESTROYS for medicine. After
using two bottles of
the appetite and Peruna he is well.
- Sleepessness all
QCpTCSScS CnC gone, heart palpi
x,,Lo Lo1o ox,o4o tation also. Great
WIlOlC OyOICIIl. praise for Peruna.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-09-15
MUTT AND JEFF IN MEXICO"

vaudeville and pic
lures.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

80 East Elm ST.. Streator, Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye, which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as a small pim-
pie. l scratched it open and the con-
tents of this small pimple ran down
my face. Wherever this ran a new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; couldn't touch my
face it burned so. 1t disfgured my
face terribly and 1 couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid Of it. It
looked like disease of some kind; 1t
was all red and a heavy white crust
on it. Everybody kept out Of my way,
afraid 1t would spread. l lost rest at
night and couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. had to lie on the back OF the
head. l was always glad when morn
ing came so I could get up. 1t was
extremely painful.
"At last I thought Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and l commenced USING
them. 1t took three weeks to COM
plete the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller. Apr 80, 1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston."-Adv
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28
FINANCIAL PANIC OF 1887
Specie Payments Were Practical.
ly Entirely, Suspended.

Political rancor was at its height
when Andrew jackson vetoed the bill
renewing the charter of the United
States bank and removed the treasury
deposits. under which opposition the
bank collapsed and vast number OF
state banks competed for the busi-
ness. which included the issue OF bank
notes. In 1887 there we're ga banks.
with an aggregate capital of s29l.-
000,0
In the history OF banking the year
of 1887 is prominent for one OF the
worst panics that was ever known In
America. which resulted in the failure
of many banks and a universal suspen-
sion of specie payments throughout
the country. which were not renewed
until over year and half later. says
the National Magazine. During this
trying period, when banking opera
tions we're practically wiped out of
existence all the banks but three con-
tinued doing business in Boston. There
were temporary suspensions of specie
payments in 1857. known as the panic
OF 81; also in 81. when Boston fol-
lowed the lead of New York, since
1t was evident that further attempt
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28
SYNOPSIS.

John Valiant a rich society favorite.
suddenly discovers that the Valiant cor
poration, which his father founded and
which was the principal source of his
wealth. has failed. He voluntarily turns
over his private fortune to the receiver
for the corporation. His entire remaining
possessions consist of an old motor car. a
white bull dog and Damory court. neg
lected estate In Virginia. On the way to
Damory court he meets Shirley Dand-
ridge. an authenticated beauty. and de-
cides that he Is going to like Virginia I'm
mensey. Shirley's mother. Mrs. Dand-
ridge. and Major Bristow exchange rem
iniscences during which 1t is revealed
that the major. Valiant's father. and
man named Sasson were rivals for the
hand of Mrs cambridge in her youth.
Sasson and Valiant fought a duel on her
account in which the former was killed.
Valiant finds Damory court overgrown
with weeds and creepers and the build
ings In a very much neglected condition:
He decides to rehabilitate the place and
make the land produce a living for him.
Valiant saves Shirley from the bite OF a
snake. which bites him. Knowing the
deadliness of the bite. Shirley sucks the
poison from the wound and saves his life.
Shirley tells her mother of the incident
and the latter Is strangely moved at
hearing that Valiant is again living at
Dsmory court. Valiant learns for. the
first time that his father left Virginia on
account OF duel in which Doctor
Southall and Major Bristow acted as his
fathers seconds. Valiant and Shirley
become good friends. Mrs. cambridge
faints when she first meets Valiant
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28
CHAPTER Xxx.
The Gardeners.


He saw them coming through the
gate ON the Red Road-the major and
shirley In lilac muslin by his side
and strode to meet them. Behind
them Ranston propelled hand-cart
filled with paper bundles from each OF
which protruded a bunch OF towering
stems. There was q flush in Shirley's
cheek as her hand lay In valiant's.
As for him. his eyes. like wilful
drunkards, returned again anu again,
between the majors compliments. to
her face.
You have accomplished wonders.
sahl had no idea 30 much could be
done In such a limited time You
have certainly primped the old place
up. could almost think was look.
ing at Damory Court in the sixties.
sah!"
'Tha,'s quite the incest thing you
could have said. Major" responded
Valiant. But 1t needs the flowers"
He looked at Shirley with sparkling
eyes. How splendid Of you to bring
them! feel like a robber"
with our bushels of them7 We
shall never miss them at all. Have
you set out the othersf"
II have, indeed. Every one has
rooted. toe You shall see them" He
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28

ran through hell bareheaded. I'm
about thousand years old. reckon!"
Meanwhile the two figures above
had pushed through the tangle into
a circular sunny space where stood a
short round pillar of red onyx. 1t was
sun-dial, it's vine-clad disk cut of
gray polished stone in which its metal
tongue was socketed. Round the outer
edge of the disk ran an inscription
In archaic lettering. Valiant pulled
away the clustering ivy leaves and
read: Il count no hours but the hap
py ones"
III that had only been true!" he
said.
1T is true. See how the vines hid
the sun from it. 1t ceased to mark
the time after the Court was de-
serted"
III put moonfiowers at its base and
where you are standing. Madonna
lilies. The outer part of the circle
shall have bridal-wreath and white
irises. and they shall shade out into
pastel colors-mauves and grays and
heliotropes. Oh, | shall love this spot.
perhaps sometime the best of ALL"
Which do you love the most now?"
He leaned slightly toward her. one
hand on the dial's time-notched rim.
Don't you know?" he said in a lower
voice. Gould any other spot mean to
me what that acre under the hemlocks
means?"
Her face was turned from him, her
fingers pulling at the drifting vine, and
a splinter of sunlight tangled in her
hair like q lace of firefies.
Il co:.d never forget it," he con-
tinued. The thing that spoiled my
fathers life happened there. yet there
we two first talked. and there you"
DON'T" she said. facing him.
DON'T"
"Ah. let me speak, | want to tell
you that l shall carry the memory of
that afternoon. and of your brave kind
ness always, always! II were never
to see you again in this life, / should
always treasure it. II l died of thirst
in some Sahara. it would be the last
thing l should remember-your face
would be the last thing should see.
I'll"
In the silence there was the sound
of slow football on the gravel walk,
and at the same moment he saw a
magical change. Shirley drew back
The soft gentian blue Of her eyes
darkened, The lips that an instant
before had been tremulous, parted in
low delicious laugh. She swept him
deep curtsey.
Il am beholden to you, SIR" she
said gaily. for a most knightly COM
pliment. There's the major. Come
and let US show him where we've
planted the ramblers.'
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28
MIGHT BE THE DESIRED ONE
Masher Not Entirely Out Of It If He
Would Accept the Situation
as II Was.

He was one of those insufferable
young pests who patronize restau-
rants trying to flirt with stenog-
raphers and telephone girls who drop
in about noon for lunch. Approach
ing young woman who was sitting
alone, he lifted his hat and said
suavely:
81 beg your pardon, miss"
"Well?" interrogated the girl calm
ly.
why, er-you see, 1t is this way.
made an engagement with a young
lady whom have never seen to meet
me here. Now. are you waiting for
me?"
The girl smiled queerly.
II might be waiting for you," she
said:
"Ah! Indeed responded the mash
er, delightedly.
Yes. You see, l ordered lobster
and it hasn't come yet"
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-28

to tide the popular panic would mean
ruin to all the interests involved
There are men still living today who
remember with a shudder the trying
times OF 81, when the merchants met
In the Boston merchants exchange
day after day. insisting that the banks
must be sustained; until finally Amasa
Walker rose up and said: Gentle
men. the banks must suspend specie
payments. There is no other course
to be followed" There were muir
murs Of discomfort and they were al
most ready to lynch the ex-governor
of the commonwealth for the bold po-
sition he had taken. but he faced
them courageously. and next came the
news OF the suspension OF the New
York banks.