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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11
Luna Park.

The popularity of Luna Park was
amply proved on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday last, when the total number
Of visitors was over 10000 an aver
age of more than 10000 for each Of the
three days. Here there are concerts
bv three orchestfas, with renowned
yocalists. the principal OF whom IS
Miss Gertrude Won Diense.
There is a free circus with fifteen
eoucstrians and trained animal, aerial
and acrobatic acts by first class artists.
An amazing performance may also be
seen in the open air, eighty feet nigh,
by the De Phills, two daring perform
ers on the unicycle and single trapeze.
There is also a special performance,
varied every evening by the clever and
versatile artists. Walter Balk and
Harry Capman, whose eccentric CONT
oalities cause much amusement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11

Of Tottenville, on June 81. by the Rev.
Mr. Fountain.
The engagement has recently been
announced Of Miss Kate Gordon Willis.
daughter Of Mrs. Gordon Willis, of is
Central Park West and formerly of
Staten Island. TO Charles Edward Schall.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. William Schall, jr.,
OF Manhattan. Miss Willis is very
well known on Staten Island, and made
her debut three winters ago at dance
given for her at the Ritz Carlton. Mr..
Schall was graduated from Harvard
University last month.
Mrs. Edward j. Shryer, Of Belmont
flace, New Brighton, gave an informal
dlnner dance at her home last Satur-
day evening for her son, Alfred Shriver,
VINO was recently graduated from Will
Jams College. Some of those present
were Miss Iva Stone, Miss Mollie Ec-
cleston, Miss Katherine Kilduf. Miss
Margaret Chambers, Erskine Porter,
Lowe Mckee, Edmund Judson, Jack
Porter, and others.
Az the Richmond County Country
Club last Saturday Cortlandt Van Clief
defeated Emile de Planque by 2 up
and to 20, in the final round for the
June Cup, presented by Eberhard
Faber. The July Cup has been present
ed by John A. Morton.
The Richmond County Country Club
held its first annual horse show yes
terday afternoon at the County Fair
Grounds, Dongan Hills, with unusually
large entry lists for the various classes.
The exhibition was exclusively for
saddle horses, except for one class of
farm teams, belonging TO the farmers
whose lands are crossed by the Rich
mond County Hunt, who presented a
silver cup for the prize of this class.
A great deal of enthusiasm was shown
by every one for this horse show, as
riding has lately become so popular
among Staten Islanders, partly due to
the Richmond County Hunt Club and
also Troop F, which has been organ
lied during the last few years.
The judges for the afternoon were
Colonel Debevoise, of the LIST Regi-
ment; II. S. Hollis and J. J. ODonohue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11
Jardin de Danse.

Dave Genaro's blackface cakewalk, an
innovation in this dance. proved q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11

pleasing novelty at the Jardin de
Danse, when presented on Monday night
with Thelma Carlton. Although he
has been dancing here for months, the
public doesn't seem to grow tired Of
the creator of the cakewalk dance, for
he dresses like fashion plate and
dances in a manner all 70 own. Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney, head Of the
Friends of the Young Artists will
exhibit this week a number Of her own
bronzes and marbles, in addit ion 20
collection Of canvases, at the Jardn
de Danse. The exhibit viii be added to
the one already fostered by Miss
Audrey Munson. the young model, who
is a prot@g6 of Mrs. Whitney. The ex--
hibit will be attended by series Of
artists. Lucie Carter and Dixie Gerard
continue to charm with their songs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11
NAY VOKES YEARNS
FOR SERIOUS PART
But Really Thinks Her Name
Is Too Much of
Handicap.

when ] had the name Of May
wished on me at my birth" said May
Noses. the perennial slavey, who is at
present causing a great deal OF laugh
ter in "A Full House al the Long
acre Theatre, cit was foregone con-
c.usI0n that, In case ] went on the
stage. ] would become a character
comcdieune. Haven't you noticed that
the first names of nearly all the women
on the stage who have won success in
comedy or character work begin with
" Wei. have, and although ] made
several efforts. early IN my career 10
do straight and serious work, IT was no
use % struggle against tate.
"Just look over the list OF our prom
ircnt condolences and character ac-
,rcsscs and see IF my observation is
not correct. There is May Irwin, who
started out as singer and became
comedienre; there Is May Robson, who
played serious parts at first, but who
gradually Grfted 10 comedy; there Is
May FULLY. whose fatal NJ drove her
20 comedy roles. And there are lots
OF others, such as Marie Dressler,
Marie Cahill and Marie Tempest, who
have made millions laugh Cissie Loft
tuS tried hard 70 live down her rcpu-
ta.iou as comcdicnnc, but the Marie
which preceded the Cecilia in her full
name forced her back into comedy:
Maude Eburne, who created the part 81
Goodies in a Pair Of Skies a year
ago, struggled for years to gain recog-
milton as d player Of serious roles,
but when she finally won recognition
y was In a comedy role. There are a
lot Of other Maudes and Mays IN
the list that / have thought Of, but |
cannot think Of them just at this mo-
ment
yes, can also mention Mary Shaw,
Madge Carr Cook. Marie Nordstrom,
Margaret Daily, Mathilde Cottrelly,
Maggie Cline, Marie Wainwright,
Marie Bates, Marie Lloyd, Mary Mar
bic, Marion Ballou and lot Of others;
"Of course, the rule doesn't hold
good in all cases, but there are excep-
tons 70 every rule You might point
10 Maude Adams as an exception; but
she has always struck me as most
charming comedienne first, last and
all the time.
81 often long 70 play serious part,
but have never been able 20 convince
a manager of my ability in that direc-
ton. In fact, have never quite CON
Wnced myself up TO that point. But
some day when my finances are such
that can take the risk without worry
ing about it, ] am going TO play
serious part even II have TO organ
ize my own company for the purpose.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11

held most enjoyable mixed doubles
round robin tournament on the courts,
New Brighton, on Monday, July 5. The
prizes small silver cups -were won by
Miss Marie Frieze an Taylor Town
send. Other couples entered were Mr..
and Mrs Lance Alum, Miss Mildred
Brody and Lowe Mckee. Miss Abby
Body and Alfred Shriver, Miss Eliza
beth Irving and Guy Delafeld, and
others.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Fader, of Rhine
Avenue, Concord, have announced that
the marriage of their daughter Caro-
line, to James Nolan, of Stapleton, will
take place this month.
Mr. and Mrs r. f. Price, of Staple
ton, have announced the marriage Of
their daughter Louisa to Harry Carver,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-07-11
PLANT PHOTOGRAPHY.

Al the Royal Institution recently
Professor v II. Blackman showed
photographs which had been taken by
the tiny natural Tense which are 20 be
found on the upper surface Of the
leaves of plants, states The London
Times" The object Of these lenses was,
he said, in the opinion of botanists, to
force the light on to the cells beneath.
This explained the fact that plants al
WAYS turned to the light. One photo
graph was of the Duke of Norfolk
wearing the chain Of Office as Mayor Of
Sheffield
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
TO TALK PROHIBITION
Speakers Who Are Widely Known VIII
be- Here Sunday Afternoon 10 Deliv.
er Addresses TO Mass Meeting.

National prohibition In l0lO' will
be the theme at the great mass meet
Ing Of all the churches aud all our
citizens at tLr First Christian church
next sunday at 3 p M John J. St.
John former governor Of Kansas; Eu-
gene W. Chafin, candidate for pres-
dent Of the United States In 1908 and
1912 ON the prohibition ticket Charles
]. Hall, known everywhere as the elo.
qrent Californian, win be the speak
ers, Cecil Pearl Buckingham. Amer.
teas great mezEo soprano sOloist, viii
sing by special request, "rhe sword
Of Bunker Hlll." also J.. q. Daley's
great song Down with the Bosses, tho
People Shall Rule"
The W O. T. u, and several other
organizations win attend In body
aud II IL said that Governor ~. John
and Mr.. Chafln will extend personal
Invitation to all members OF the Ok.
lrhoma legislature 10 attend this great
occasion In a body next sunday aft.
cinoon where Mr.. Chnfln or Mr.. Hall
vii. answer any question asked on the
status aud progress OF nationsl pro
hlbltion.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
THE EMPRESS.

John Ewerson, original dramatic
pnAmntion star. appears IN the mo
tion picture version Of Charles Froh
mans recent broadway success. THE
Conspiracy" nm Intense detective
comrdyduma In four reels Of plct
urus lu hc presented Thursday at the
Empires The FamOu, Players. Pnrn
mount corporation presents this thrill.
ug subject faithfully reproduced from
the drama which ran for two seasons
In New York Lois Meredith appear.
IN support of the star Manager T. H.
Boland rs pleased To announce that for
Friday the Empress has secured the
wonderful motion pictures Of the
drama based on Charles " Harris
world famous song After the Ball"
Thrills. tears cheers and laughter
succeed one another so rapidly IN the
six reels n these production that the
spectator il electrified Herbert Kel
cey and Effle shannon have leading
parts and the thrilling action includes
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
AMERICAN FASHIONS

Somebody, whose name, according
10 precedent, should be Ponce de- Leon
mas m the most part succeeded where
he failed In prHiswOrthy attempt to
discover the fountain Of youth The
line Of endeavor In either ease was
naturally as FAR removed as day and
night, FOR. whereas his search had
much 20 do with lines NJ latitude and
longitude. the more recent one we
speak Of concerns itself only with
the clothes line And the name is La
Mode and not De Leon after all
Fashions In all clothes have never
given such delightfully."- youthful
aspect to the wenrers II they ARE
young, Fashion accentuates II, and II
they aren't young well, no one would
ever dream IT,
The greatest efforts seem 10 have
been expended on evening frock de
signs. They express the very spirit ~
youth, 80 far Hs absolute charm and
dalntiness go one such Is Illustrated
In delightful development of pure
white chiffon or tulle, with rose
wreaths and lovers knots In silver
gauze ribbon as trimmings
The bodice consists of broad shoul
der straps caught under the arm to
form tnk kimono sleeve aud edged
on either side with little self frillS "
chiffon. 4 rose wreath Is set over
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
The OVERHOLSER.

Seven KEYS 10 Baldpate' has pro
duced more laughs than anything OH
theAmerican stage IN many years. III
was ten months hit In New York
and six months In Chicago last season
Its success shows that play popularity
may be without recourse to sensn
tlonRl, sex OF other arrangements "l
imaginative and delinquent authors. II
can he said OF George NJ tohnn Nho
has done his best writing In this play
that he has never written any play I,
which mn exception could be- taken w
moral grounds They have all hccl
clean and proper, and the little Amer
lean flag waver promises To keep rish0
ON In his original aud successful way
"Sve Keys TO Raldpate' win %,
found on tap NJ the Overholscr Friday
aud Saturday, January - and ~. mat
lnee saturday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
TWlCE-A-MONTH
PAYDAY COMING
Believed That New System For Pay
meni Of City Employees VIII he More
satisfactory Though More Costly.

Twicea-month payday for city EN-
ployes was virtually assured by the
acceptance on first reading Of a bill
presented TO the city commissioners by
J. T. Highley commission Of public
safety. at n special meeting held yes
terday.
In answer 10 an argument In opposi
tlOn 20 the measure, which was
brought up by Mayor Whit NJ Grant
who said that the elra payday would
Incur an added expense Of several hun
dred dollars annually to the city aud
that several members OF the city de
partment were not In favor of the
move Commissioner Highley said
The extra cost viii be little, and the
good derived from the adoption Of the
plan will he material, other corpora
tions pay twice month. why shouldn't
the corporation Of Oklunoma CITY,"
II accepted at the second reading
the Highley bill will 20 into effect
February l. with the exception Of
the payment OF firement. who will he
paid Wednesday and Thursday for the
first half of January
A new police car was authorized by
the commissioners upon the recon
mendation Of Chief of Police Webb
Jones. A car " the same make as
the present one will be secured At
onve and the old one sold. In addl
tion to this matter n contract for the
erection OF comfort station for
women at Wheeler Park was LET TO II.
N. Crissman for $500
A little plot Of land too small for n
park, situated at Flfth aud Harrison
avenue was asked for by John Con.
uely, real estate man, who made an
offer Of 500 for the lot He stated
that he was going 10 erect n Stat
Iron apartment house on the ndjoln
Ing lot. The matter was referred to
Commissioner W. II Hampton and
the park board. %.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

pecially that relating to My wife
Has Gone to Europe A splendid act
In juggling, violin playing and dane.
Ing Is staged by Leon and the Adj.
lene Sisters II is full OF the hest
comedy. These acts aud the play
The Heart Of Mexico" by the Hamll
ton Buckley company, constitute an
excellent program II Is the best bill
In the city for the price OF ten cents
There Is a fine picture program Of
six reels OF the best comedy and feat.
nre pictures aud orchestra music by
Finleys artists Tomorrow afternoon
there will be complete change Of
program.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
"BlG lNDlAN"IN COURT
Joe Ignacius Overcome In Battle with
White Mule" and Is Recovering In
City Jail.

Joe lgnaclus. an Indian, responded
when Judge Price called the case "
big Indian In pohce court this
morning. lgnaclus wps immediately
nick-named 'lgnat by police officers
and was returned 10 his cell tu re-
cover from the effects OF mn over
abundance Of white mule" he con
sumed last night lgnnt" was ar
fe'ted late last night In an almost
unconscious condition und could onl,
mutter Me hlg Indian when his
name was asked by the desk sergeant
Hence the name Went down on the
hooks ~ mig lndlun' He was still
partially under the effects Of the "flr,
water when In court this morning.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

either shoulder with the material cut
from beneath Il. Just above the bust
u straight flOuW is hung with gather.
ings hidden under the applied silver
ribbon bowknots Its lower edge
hangs free beyond the glrde and *
finished with helf frilllng. The CIR.
die ls a deep one and may be- Of azure
blue, black or moss green satin.
The tong gathered tunic Is applied
10 the lower edge OF the girdle under
silver bowknots The sme narrow self
frllllng finishes the bottom Of IT, and
rose wreaths are applied nj intervals
through the center. The underskirt Is
Of white taffeia, as " also shallow
Foundation waist
Other color schemes may he pret.
tily worked u in the same design and
enc could hardly find anything daln-
tier for dancing or dinner frock.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

Lest. NuultluhuI guests Dem. Mrs i
FHviFtr0rst Of tiUthrtg, Shines tiC0rgC
Nldgcley NJ T.. Trdpp nnd y r. III.
ucr Top scores were mndr hy Mines
Harrison r. Tca-dale Frank luuN
and lIHvlghor-L Mrs. l. VI. Bcndlc,
viii be the hostess next Tuesday
The q. l.. G. OF tbe High school
jWill be entertained Thursday after
neon by Miss Lucille Merrill OF 2lD
Enst Fifth street.
Mrs. i. l.. jacobson had ~ addi
ticnal guests with the Narcis,us club
tuesday Mines W NJ Gamble aud G.
W. Eller Top scores were made h,
Mines. William Robertson and " s.
Gamble The club will meet In two
weeks with Miss Ella King.
Senator and Mrs. Clarence Duy.
aud son and daughter, Gordon and
Ruth of Sapulpa, have taken apart.
ments for the legislative session at -
East Park Place
Judge aud Mrs. George K0Dtenhouse
entertained the Seven O'clock Dinner
club Tuesday evening. chief Justice
and Mrs Matthew j. Kauc, being nddl.
tlonal guests The house was frug,
rant win the perfume OF many bowls
Of narciss which decorated the rooms
Top scores were made by Mrs r. h.
Blake and Mr. Claude Miller Judge
"hu Mrs name were aus the reclpi
rn'7 o' Prr'll lh'"rs' Mi nnd Mrs
T.. =. b'"ke VIII entertain the club
III Nv" weeks
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piest ~ hoe Ls,nr Wrs |n,r,'.' ,'T y.'.,' ,'''
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'"'' leA
Mr. l,hn shI,. 80, I,., .,.,. .,
Goshen Iad ,,I.r. & .ho | ",s"' I', '''
u, J,an, 80 w.. n "|, "'','' w.
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|lnilding Tbur.,l,, oyonina ,, ~ ''.,'.',, noI
Iupder the dir,ctt,, ~ a.. -,
|rluh In odd,,i,n ,a I,o -. ','oI'' .'
ON NV IN. grnJna,,"c @ n,.,.. n, r" -, s'
crt y Goo5rIrh a'Iii o,ir. .,n 'i ID, Nv"
/ ON account NJ This moetir. ~. n",J,, rn',,,,or
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
rwOPOIND BABY
SLEEPS IN SHOE BOX

New york Jan. 10 Sleeping cozily
At times In shot box New Yorks
tiniest baby " engaging the close az
teniion of physicians II bellevue hos
pitnL They hope TO save her life
The baby Is the daughter of Mrs.
Anna Suto, one Of the victims of the
subway fire last week She wNS pre-.
mt lurcly horn aud weighs only two
|romds
A neighhor Of Mrs Suto took the
baby 60 the hospital IN shoe hOS.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
THE FOLLY.

Patrons " the Folly should not miss
~, splendid singing and talking net oi
lurk aud King Tonight IL the last
time these people will be seen here
An the Jokes Nre new and the songs
sung hy York are laugh producers, es
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20
FOXES SUBJECT or
Sl,O5O RECOVERY SUIT

Kansas CITY, Mo-, jan 20
John C. Sawyer, u resident OF
|Ainine, today filed suit against Ilornc's
Geological Areua company Of Jackson
county to recover $1,000 Sawyer rs.
scrts that last June he paid $500 for
q pair OF patch foxes he never re-
|ecived.
Sawyer also charges that pair
| of patch FOX puppies, which he paid
$500 for, were deformed and worth
only half that amount.
The Horne nnimpl farm Is. near
Independence
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

With S2-p. skin Book on request Ad-
dress postcard "Cu'lcura, Dept. 7, po.-
sea." sold throughout the vesla
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

Women waste a lot OF time In try.
Ing to reform men that are not worth
reforming
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

n death dcfying leap Of 1876 feet from
Harlem river bridge In New York City
into the water, daring leap from II
fust moving motor cycle to faster
moving train and many other similar
nrllnnIA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wnll lykes who
have recently removed here from
Tampa, Fla, have taken Il residence
at 9l2 West Seventeenth street. Their
brother aud Sister-in-lAw, Mr. and
Mrs Elmer Freeman are residing with
| them .A
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

Ht iHTllhntlllhIN LAW department
Of SOrosls met Monday afternoon I'm
Sorosis hall. Mrs Orin Ashton was
leader on the continued study OF Pri-
vileged motions The drlll was omit
ted and the members enjoyed a debate
ON Womens Suffrage IN which Mrs
A. r. Hcaney took the negative. and
Mrs. Julia Woodwork the affirma-
tive. The discussion engendered much
interest and amusement and the Judg.
~. who were yisitOrF were Mines. Cor
tez Brown A. n Madison and Miss
Mary Mitchell They brought IN a
verdict for the affirmative. In the
absence Of the president, Mrs. Steph-
en- A. Treadwell. Mrs. Curtis Branson
presided, The next meeting will be
February |.
Miss Inez MastersOn was hostess
Tuesday to the Joyous DOuzAine. Top
score wns made by Miss Etha Smith
The club will meet next Tuesday with
Miss wlnifred Robinson.
Mrs. Walter II. PasChall and daugh
ter, Miss Elizabeth PaschHll and Miss
Sarah steddom departed today for
San Antonio, where they viii spend
several weeks, The many friends Of
Miss Elizabeth viii rejoice to know
that she Is recovering rapidly from
the Injuries sustained In the automu.
bile accident.
The OhOynhnma club held an In.
tercsting session Tuesday evening IN
the parlors OF the I.ee-liuckns hotel
One Of the principal discussions Of the
evening was on the choice Of colors
for the state which the members de
sire 10 combine with the state flowaA'
In their new pins, The final decision
was postponed until another meeting.
Mines Charles Barrett VI Shawnee,
8. L. Johpson ~ 0kmulgee, Paul Mes.
bitt of McAlester and II. T. Harrison
VI Calvin were added to the flower,
ana emblem committee. Mrs Fred
Sutton was present and Invited the
members to attend the meeting 0f
the Women ~ Elghty.nine February
q at her home, She also extended an
invitation 10 all meetings Of the Shake
speara club. An invitation was read
from Miss Helen Brooks, daughter of'
President Brooks of Norman to visit
the state university a. her guests, the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

The one O'clock Bridge Luncheon
club planned for Thursday with Mrs
james Brundnt has been postponed
on account ~ the death Of Mrs. W. W
Simmons, a neighbOr and friend Of
Mrs Brundrit.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-01-20

Mrs. VIII Allspaugh was hostess
Tuesday 10 the Two O'Clock Auction
club, additional guests being Mrs l..
McAdOO Of Alya J Bradbury, and
A. &. Seids. Top score was made by
Miss Sophia Broughton. The club
win meet next Tuesday with Miss
Carrie Norris
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1915-03-04
A METHOD OF INCREASING THE NAVY

Well, here is plan, approved by able and expe-
renced naval by which the personnel of the
navy may be increased and money saved Combine
in bureau under the navy department.
Appropriation for salaries