davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1915-10-24

the race ana dCnlcSeS inc BTedtest WISH
of her heart. constitute pleasing de-
noument Of an unusual and entertaining
stage story.
a. r. Van Buren will he sccn in III"
role Of the hero.
Keith's: Nora Bayes,
Lew Dockstader, Vaudeville.
a FORA BAYES. fresh from her all
nj summer run with Hegfelds
v Midnight Frolic.' Is back in
vaudeville again. and will be
heard this week at the y. +. Keith
Theater.
For this appearance Miss Bayes
promises much that Is new in dcscrip-
tive and character songs. Donald
Graniard will assist at the piano. The
extra added attraction will be the "mi-
nent comedian. William Cuurtlcigh. long
identified with the Frohman companies.
supported by his own players In
Peaches" slang classic Of the pad
dock from the pen Of George Hobart
Craig Campbell. the lyric tenor who
won vocal fame In THE RED Rose" and
The FREELY" Is another OF the offer
ings Mile. Natalie and NJ. Ferrari from
the Paris opera ballet. will he intro
duced In their beautiful ultra classical
and modern dances. lmhof. Conn ana
Coreene, will be seen for tho first time
here in Surgeon Louder. L. ). A." IA
comic military travestrv. Other f"a-
lures will lie Billy Lloyd and George
Rritt in Twenty Minutes Between
Two" Warren and Conlcy in "On the
Adonis in The Act Beautiful" study
in lavender: the Pathe news pictorial.
and the pipe organ recitals.
Gayety: Ben Welch's
"New Show" Burlesque.
~ EN- WEIGH. heading his New
x show" will he the attraction
at the Gayety Theater this
week. commencing with
matinee tomorrow. The book Is In
two separate acts the frst entitled
"A Lord for q Day." a musical farce.
and the second THE Hero Of i'righ-
ton Leach" The book. which is the
work of young author, Charles
Horawitz, lends itsclf admirably to
the purpose OF burlesaNe. every ad-
vantage having been taken Of the
opportunities to provide II perform
ance which will III Ben Welch's
peculiar style OF entertainment. one
OF the noteworthy features OF the
show II the scenery. the first act
showing the exterior OF n mansion
on the Hudson. and the second act
the hotel at Brighton Beach. The
musical numbers OF which there are
twenty. were written by writer's Of
song hits. living Berlin and Len
Flemming, aud the entire production
was staged by James 'iorman. gem
eral musical dire ctor for Cohan and
Harris attractions.
The cast Vf entertainers besides MI,
Wrlch includes Minnie Bud" liarri-
son, Minerva Clark, Margaret F'laven.
Pat Ecarr"r. Low ChriStv Cl"m
Rovins. Gor Phillips, Arthur Gordon,
and q chorus Of thirty girls.
Tho costumes are novel in tcsign.
while the scencry. stage settings. and
electrical effects promise the high
standard always seen In n Ben Welch
show. Tho vaudeville portion OF the
bill! includes some OF the best acts
In the burlcsque circuit.
Cas;nn. WTndayo DOmestic
The Washington times., 1915-10-24

on trip around the world. Each OF
these beautiful girls 10 numbered by
to know where the mark Is located.
Tickets. sufficient to make the prize
money are sold only to recognized
sportsmen. a reception Is held by the
The drawing to take place October l.
at Paris. The sportsman that by that
tune has won the girl with the lucky
number ia wins the grand prize. The
story carries the characters all over
tho principal cities Of Europe. AS we'll
as to San Francisco. Boston. and New
York. In this country.
Belasco: Bunker Beam"
Comedy Drama, Taylor Holmes.
r EE WILSON DoDD's dramatiza-
ton Of His Majesty. Bunker
Bean" based on the story by the
same name. by Harry Leon Will
son which ran as a serial in the Satur-
day Evening Post three years ago. will
be presented at the Belasco Theater
this week. The comedy. which has al
ready met with great success during
it's tour of a month. will soon go TO New
York. where It will he presented at one
Of the Broadway theaters.
Taylor Holmes. the young comedia n
who is being starred by Joseph Brooks,
will assume the title role of Bunker
Bean. For his support a capable COM
cludes Robert Kelly. Jack Devereaux.
Charles Abbe:. Walter NJ. Sherwin
Horace Mitchell: John Hogan. Belford
Forrest. II. G. Power. George Z. I.y-
fence. Marion kcrby Jean New
combe. Clara Louise Moores. and An
nctte Wcstbay.
The action rcvrives around u period
In the life Of Bunker Reun. a serious
an ny NIB Ia.
Sains unexpected self lf-rcllance and
strength through II" belief that he
IL tho reNncnrnation not only Of Ma
poleon Bonaparte. but also OF Ram
ancient times. The newly found con-
iidence in himself transforms Bunker
into an encrgetic business man. so
sure Of himself that success follows
sistance OF his sweetheart. In love
The four acts all have to do with
Bunker Bean during his state Of
.,.rnnsiticn: And there is the moral:
Polls: "Wild6re," Stock Production
Race Track Comedy.
? lillian RUSSELI.S greatest
comedy success. and the one
L. which established her on the
legitimate stage following her
retirement from the field of musical
comedy. will b" the Offering OF the Poll
| Players this week. 1t IL the exciting
! and amusing rac"-traCk comedy, Wild
' hre:' Tn" heroine OF this unique the
! atrical entertainment is charming
| Young widow. who discovers after her
| husbands death that her entire fortune
Is tied up in racing stable.
! In order TO re"oup certain losses and
! place herself In "A position where she
win not fear want, she decides to stake
her 'all' on "A single race. that race TO
| he run by her favorite mare, Wildfre.
| Not only are the horOine's finances at
| stake in this race, but her future hap
! piness as well. for her love affairs are
| incXtricably ontanclcd with her finances.
The dramatic climax Of the story
| comes when the heroine faces ruin.
| through the Vaccinations Of a rejected
suitor, who endeavors to drug WildGre
and also to hribe the Jockey who IL to
ride her. How these treachcrous plans
are defeated. and how the heroine wilma
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
Loew's Columbia: Cleo Ridgely
In "The Chorus Lady" Films.

TOMORROW. and continuing for
the first three days of the week.
i the film production OF THE
chorus Lady" James Forbes.
dramatic play, which has been the SEN
sation OF the American and European
stage for years will he seen at loew's
tolubms Theater. The noted actress.
Cleo Ridgclev, appears as Patricia
oRiIen IN tn" leading role, while her
headstronG staGe-struck younger sister.
Nora. Is played by Marjorie Daw. the
foultecn-year-old protege of Geraldine
Farrar. Wallace Reid IL seen as
Danny" Mallory. the detective who Is
In love with The Chorus Lady"
Patricia o'Rrien is a keen -witted.
clean-lived chorus girl, aud has depend
ed upon her little sister Nora. Nora.
stage-struck. has quarrel with her
theatcr where % Pat" is rehearsing and
insists she be given a chance to go on
the stage. Crawford. young man
about-town. who Ia also backing the
show. struck by Noras youth and
beauty. places her in the company. The
for the sake OF her sister and her own
love affair.
Blanche Sweet will be seen the last
four days of the week in THE Secret
Sin drama founded on the drug
habit. and written for Miss Sweet by
MarIaret Turnbull.
National: Emilio de Gogorza
and Christine Miller, Ten Star Con-
cert Series.
n EXT Friday afternoon at 4:a0
nj o'clock at the New National
Thcater the initial concert OF
T. Arthur Smiths Ten star
Series will be given, when Miss Chris
tin" Miller and Emilio de Gogorza APP
pear In II joint recital. The program will
m mnn AZ follows: Duet, La Ci darem la
Mano" CIV. A. MozarO, Miss Miller and
Maja dolorosaj. DE acqueile Maja
Amantc." Eel ira Ia Ia y el punteado"
enrique ,Granados). dc 'Gogorza; "Ich
Glaub, liber Schatz" MAX Regcr I.
"Fruhling" (Von Kess). Der Schmied"
(Brahms), "kennst du das Land" "Dank
dos Paria' (Hugo WOlD. Miss Miller;
Lied Maritime" Wincent d'IndyI,
Lever d'Aube" lGuy Robartz). Che
vauX de Bots" &C. A. Debussy) "Voci
que lie Printemps" Debussy). dc Go
sorza;, ,'My, Loves, But a Lassie" (ar-
Song" Drank La FORGE The Street
sian slave" (Mabal Daniels), Bird Of
tho Wilderness edward I'orsmanl.
Miss Miller; Tine Cock shah Crow" 81.
Alden CGrpenter). wind Song" Jamcs
II. Rogcrs). "rhc Fidlcr of Doonecy"
Sidney iomeu. why SO Pale and
Wan" (Cyril Scott). THE Pipes Of Pan"
edward Elgsrl. de Gogorss.
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
Casino; To-day" Domestic
Drama. Road Stock Company.

FORGE BROADHURST'S and
[ Abraham schomer's much dis-
cusscd drama OF certain
phase of contemporary New
York life, Today" comes to the
Casino tomorrow and remains one week
with matinees on Tuesday. Thursday,
and Saturday.
To-day" which enjoyed longer run
In New York than any other dramatic
Offering shown there during the past
year, depicts the tragedy that follows
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
The Late Richard Mansfield
Was No Gentleman; He Said So.

. AYLOR Holmes was a member
OF the company OF the late
1 I;ichard Mansfield, when he was
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
FLORENCE SE31RLEY
.3e/SSCO

In the wake of the average American
woman's desire to keep up with tho
social procession. Tho four acts are
laid In New York city and present a
vital phase OF modern married life.
with a theme OF such universal interest
the authors have constructed a power
ful. gripping playa cross-section out
est city In tho country.
With the presentation OF To-day"
Manager Fosse has launched the Ca
sino upon new policy. Not for sew
cral years has Washington had the op-
portunity Of seeing frst-class plays
presented by road companies At oopu-
lar prices. Hitherto tho Casino has
shown only vaudeville and motion pic
lures, but Manager Fosse believes the
theatcr's patrons will appreciate more
highly tho type OF entertainment he is
planning lie promises a company Of
high caliber. for the production this
week. In IL are Nellie Kennedy and
Royal G. Stout.
The Washington times., 1915-10-24

When "Shernan Was Right" the new
farce by Frank Msndel, opens the Full
ton Theater week after next
The Washington times., 1915-10-24

Mrs Boltay's Daughters in which
| R'ta Jolivct will be featured, opened
last night at the Comedy Theater.
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
Lyceum: Burlesque,
"PrinceSs Persia"

Lyceum: Burlesque,
'"Princess Persia"
~ EAL oid-fashioned burlesaue Will
- he presented at the Lyccum
N Theater the current week be-
ginning tomorrow. when Prin-
cess Persia and her thirty-five merry
makers make their debut before a
Washington audience. They will pre-
sent two-act burlesauo musical con-
coction, in which specialities will be
presented.
There are twenty-four musical num-
hcrs to be rendered. the scenic effects
electrical equipment and costuminE OF
which are said to be among the most
prctentious and elaborate ever pre-
sented in a burlesuue theater.
A chorus of twenty-four singers and
dancers recruited from the musical
comedy field appear In addition to the
PRINCIPALS.
Friday evening. In addition to the reg
uar performance. Bobby Bakcr, cham
pion Of the Bureau of Engraving. viii
meet Louis Zcrega in wrestling
match
The Washington times., 1915-10-24

Theater for the week beginning Monday.
November ]. Henry w. Savage Will pre-
sent Behold Thy Wife" The usual
Wednesday and Saturday matinees will
be given.
The Washington times., 1915-10-24
Polls: "Wildfire," Stock Production
Race Track Comedy.

= lillian RCSSELL'S greatest
comedy success. and the one
L. which established her on the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
CHESTERFIELD

George Holmes of Walnut Hill has presented the Sunday school a load of wood.
 Many from here attended the dance at Salem grange Wednesday evening".
 Benjamin keplan has been employ ed by J. Brigham ill New London.
 Morris and Samuel hatzman are home on .. vacation.
 William Burns of New London is CLopping for G. c. Avery.
 -i dance is being planned to be held in kapian hall
 AIesserS Howard Whiting and Elias Phillips were callers here Tuesday.
 Miss Emma RosOfsky who has been visiting her sister in New London, has returned home.
 Charles Powers and family at the Avery Farm are i'll with grip.
 Martin GUrTy of New LoQdon who has purchased the Beckwith home stead is rebuilding many of the build inSs
 Miss EGna Walden has returned af- ter visiting friends in Salem.
 Representative Matt A. Tinker left here Tuesday for Hartford.
 Clyde RiH is working for Matthew Tinker.
 Miss Mary Tinker is visiting schools in nearby towns.
 Miss Hazel Powers with her mother spent Wednesday with AIr and Mrs. Charles Powers
 William Tinker and men are repair ing the roads on which the rain made plenty of work.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
MANCHESTER UNITY.

At their business meeting in Ger mania hall on Friday evening the members of Hugh II. Osgood lodge. l. Q. Q. F.. M. L., placed the following nominations for district officers: P. C. M., Charles Wright, Abraham Lincoln lodge. Bridgeport; P. D. G. M, Thom- as Watts, Hugh H. Osgood lodge, of this city: P. C. S. Charles Barnes, Samaritan lodge, of Baltic: P T., Hen ry C. Stevenson, Pioneer lodge, Hart ford; auditor and trustee, Oscar Greenenweldo, Fort Griswold lodge, New LouCon; book examiner, John Wood, Hugh OSgood lodge, this city. These nominations, together with the nominations of other lodges. will be acted upon the first Wednesday in April at New Haven.
 The new publication entitled The Manchester Unity I. o. Q. F. Bulletin, published by the grand lodge of the United States, was discussed and a number of subscriptions were re- ceived. The publication appears monthly in the interests Of the lodges. The degree team worked on a class of two candidates. The meeting was largely attended and proved interest," ing
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
ASHWILLETT

During the gale of. last week the wind blew down a barn owned by Miss Mary Wilkinson at Wyassup, burying stock underneath, but doing no harm to them. Also a large barn at the Chapman farm occupied by MT. Clark at Stewart Hill.
 The rains of Sunday and Monday filed the brooks and ponds to over flowing and took the ice and frost from the earth, so that the roads caTed in, in many places.
 John 1HorSan has returned to his home after working a while iu or near WillImantic.
 AIr. and Mrs. Clarence Palmer were Sunday guests of MT and Mrs. Grover C Main
 C. c Main lost his old horse, Sam, last week.
 Mrs. Otto. Anderson of Glasgo was through here Sunday.
 Some young lads, Gold enough to know better and who are kflown) take pleasure going around pushing stone walls down and doing other damage.
 $. Ahlberg was in Norwich last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
LADIES, AUXILIARY.

The ladies of Division. No>a IS. held their regular business meeting in -F'oresters' hall on Monday evening with a good sized attendance in spite Of the wet weather and much busi-- ness of importance was transacted Mrs. M. L. Sliney the president oc- cupied the chair and the other off, cArs were at their respective posts
 The members are planning to hold another. whist on Feb. ,. and the fol- lowing committee was appointed to make the arrangements: Mrs Rose Riley, chairman, Mrs. D., T. Shea, Mrs R. Al, Powers. Miss; Margaret Rowan, Mrs. T. Fl. Beclziey, Miss. Nellie Quinn and Mrs. M. l.. Sfiney. Plans are now being considered for the annual visita- tion to the sanatorium in February, and the ladies of the Taftville division will join them in the visit.
 During Lent the ladies of the division have arranged for a series of lectures 70 be given by local physicians. and they will also receive instruction in Irish history. The division has ac- cepted the invitation of the Taftville division to hold a. joint installation Of officers with them at Taftville on the last Sunday of the month, Jan. S1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
PYTHtAN SISTERS.

Clover temple. No. 9, Pythian Sisters, installed their officers Wednesday af- ternoon. D. D. Grand Chief Sarah Peacock of Willimantic, assisted by Mrs. NJ. Snow as grand senior, Mrs. Lena Gates as grand manager, both of Wi!limantic
 The officers are as follows:~ NJ. E. C.. Anna Wordell; Ex ST, Anna Guile: E1 Jr., Ella Chappell; Mag, Sadie Frink: M. of F.. Laura Colt; NJ. of R. and c. Lillian Rogers; Proc of T.. Mary Roath: Cd. of T., Jane Whiting,
 Visiting members were present from Purinton temple, Wiflimantfc, and Golf temple, New London.
 The temple is in good standing. The afternoon and evening was passed so- ciaIly. After the business the visitors and members were invited into the banquet hall, where q fine suppeI. of clam chowder, pickles, bread, oranges. apples and coffee was served Much
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
ROCKVILLE

Rev w. G. Thomas of. Hope Valley spoke in the Seventh Day Baptist church here Saturday.
 Clayton Kenyon who is employed ct Easton, Mass, was at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Emory Ken yona over Sunday.
 Jared Barber. who has been confined to his home by rheumatism is able to be out.
 Mrs. Charles O. Crandall is in poor health.
 Mrs. Ann Saunders, who has been iu.. is improving.
 Clinton Crandall, who has been con fined to tllis bed for several weeks, is able to sit up some.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
ROYAL ARcANuM.

The officers of Thames council, No. 1851, are to be installed at it's meet ing on Wednesday evening in F'ores- terS' hall, which it is expected will be of particular interest through the visit of some of the grand officers who will be here for the installation. On that account an unusually large attendance of the members is ex- pected.
 The summary of membership and finances of the Royal Arcanun De- cenber 1. 1914. is as follows:
 Membership-Las report 246,9g3; Applications since received. 1,616; R.eirsta tements since received, 7s; 9'1; Deaths, 343. total 1914; Approx innate membership, 247 .370; Total number councils. 1914.
 w. X O. B. F'und-BaIance last re- port $641G25.19; Received during the month, $6S3, ,1S5.56;. Transferred from $l,324,078.61; Death Benefits paid, sSS2.492.91; Balance on hand, SAIL 586 6o
 Total payments from organization to date, S170, S,S14.oS.
 Emergency Fund-Arnount last re- port, $5,656, 49S.86; Amount since add ed. $10,5G4.64; Total $5,667 ,063 g; Transferred to. W. & Q. B. Fund $49,268.06; Total Dec q. $5,617, ,795.46
 Excess of Mortuary Resources over alt AuON Il Liabilities, 4o,U0b,-S9.b b5.
 Approximate amount standing aginst certificates under Sec. 430 (6) $5,485, ,425.OT.
 General Fund-Balance last report $225844.77: Received during the month, S1,725.47; Total $S0,57024; Paid during the month, $24052G5; Balance on hand, S6,518.19.
 eSOurces-Balance on hand Dec. 31, 1914. $441. 1.5S6.60 Balance on As sessment No. 459, due Dec 15 (es- timated), $1.0000D; Whole of Assess Q1ent No. 460 due Jan. 15 (estirnated) $629 .000.00; Emergency Fund, S5,61T,- 795.46; Total S6.689, 1882 .06.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
New london County
CAMPBELL'S MILLS
Horse Backs Wagon in Which Miss
 Sanborn Sat Of the Bridge.

William Dawley. Horace Perkins and William Clark caught fine lot of pfckereI at Teach pond recently. Mr. Clark catching one that weighed four pounds,
 Luther Tanner is transacting 7ousS- ness in Westerly this week
 As Miss Edith SanboTn was cross ing Tanner bridge Thursday afternoon her horse became frightened by float ing ice and backed the wagon off the bridge into the water, which was about five or six feet deep at that time. The harness broke and cleared the horse from the wagon. Miss San born escaped serious injury but had a hard. time getting out of the icy waters
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
Washington County, R. ].
 WEEKAPAUG

The ocean View w. c. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Mertie Loofboro, Thursday afternoon. \ very interest ing meeting was held. National Pro- hibitiou was the topic arranged by Mrs. Alice Saunders, program com tnittee. Refreshments were served by Mrs, Loofboro at the close.
 Ernest Chanplin is building 8 gara ge for the automobile he recently pur- chased.
 j. Edwin Champ1in and family have moved to the Cha1nplip homestead where they. will remain for the win ter.
 George Kenyon and Stewart CrJlicIl- shank are cutting cord wood for Leon BliTen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
woMAN,s RELIEF CORPS.

The members Of Sedgwick ", R. C.. No. 16, held their regular business meeting at Buckingham Memorial Fri day afternoon at o'clock with Mrs Grace II. Manning, the president, in the chair. An invitation from Sedg- wick post to attend an open meeting on the 5th of February was accepted.
 SedgWick corps has the honor of sending the most money to the Ma tional Aides, and it was earned by Mrs. Ida Green for the corps. The corps closed in tine usual form and the flag was saluted
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
GRAND ARMY

The members of Sedgwick post. No. l, q. A. R., held d business meeting at Buckingham Memorial on Friday even ing. when the installation of their re- gently elected officers was completed officer
 The regular routine of business was carried through. after which all were invited to the banquet room, where a delicious menu was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23

gu1led, although Juuot and others in sisted that the man was one whom they had seen playing the sham deseI- ter before. 3Iassena, still unconvinced, simply ordered him to be Watched;. :. but he escaped in the night. carrying off notebook ii which the effective strength of each French regiment was recorded. The man, says Marbot was not an officer, but a Dover smuggler with a great gift for languages and ises.-London Chronicle.
 British Columbia has 57.60S stu dents ill it's schools and colleges.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
Spies for the Duke.

Wellington had some very efficient spies in the Peninsula. AIarbot tells Low one night an Englishmap dressed n officers uniform strolled into the French camp in Portugal, and al day break was seen coolly eXaminS every thing. Taken before General 1Eble, he said that he was an English officer who. disgIlsted with d piece of favor itizrn, had deserted in order to join the Irish Legion; and he offered to give detailed information to the French and point out where the Tagus might be 1croSzed. Afassena was completely
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23

schools would certainly not have met with Bismarch's approval. but he was in favor of boys learning Russian
 rather than Greek. T have quite for gotten my Greek he told Busch. T cannot understand why people take so much trouble with the dead languages.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23

| must be merely the value of what they have themselves so laboriousiy acquired. The Russian language is far better than Greek as a discipline men tis. It might well be introduced in stead of Greek, for it has q practical value.''-London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
ODD FELLOWS.

Shetucket lodge, No. 27. held their regular business meeting in Odd FeI- lows. hall on Monday evening with a good attendance in spite of the wet weather Only ordinary business matters were transacted.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
.FRATgRNAL BENEFIT LEAGUE

s The members of Norwich council, No 2, F. B. L., were again disa,p
 pointed on Wednesday evening ow-
 ing to the non arrival of the supreme
 officers. who were to assist in the
 installation of the officers of the coun-
 cil. The installation has been post .poned until the next meeting night Only routine matters were transacted
 a.e the meeting which was a brief
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23

The British postmaster general Is seeking to increase the use Of tie- phones among Irish farmers. \ rate has been arranged whereby three or more farmers on q, fire can have uIl- limited local calls at $1460 each Ter annunl.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
ORDER oE PRoTEcTloN.

Tn the claims paid between Novem- Der 25 and Dec. 19 for the deaths of members of the New England Order fo Protection there were twelve in Connecticut as follows: Thompson
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
EAGLES.

Norwich Aerie of Eagles. Nc. 367, met in Eagles hall on Monday night for their regular business session. Various reports were heard and oth- CT routine business was transacted There was a good sized attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
OWLS.

The regular business meeting Of Norwich nest, No 1896 was held in Owls hall on Tuesday evening al cred.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23

credit is due Sister ChappeI for mak- ing and donating the fine choWder. The company broke up at s o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-23
Bismarck's Substitute.

The proposal to substitue Russian toC. German in the curriculum of our