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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
crusoe in Thirty Languages.

Every nation has found delight IN
the story of Robinson Crusoe. An ar
ticle in the Strand Magazine tells that
w. S. Lloyd of Philadelphia has spent
years in hunting for rare and curious
editions of the immortal work.
His agents, it appears, have had
standing orders to buy up all editions
that may be found, and he even pos
sesses examples Of the story in Latin
and Greek. Thirty-three languages are
represented in Mr.. Lloyd's collection,
and these include Arabic, Persian,
Turkish and Hebrew.
The variety and curious illustrations
in these manifold editions are strik-
ing feature. There is first folio OF
Defoe's great book, however, which
has not found its way into Mr.. Lloyd S
collection, and that is a valued ex-
hibit in Sir John Soane's very interest
ing museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields
with which every Londoner is not ia
miliar.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. s4-1s15
He Hadn't Beer There.

Mr.. Daubyn said he would keep
house while Mrs Daubyn was away"
Yes"
He wrote glowing letters to her
about his experiments in the kitchen
and the fun he was having washing
Dishes"
"Fine!"
When Mrs. Daubyn returned at
the end of two weeks Mr.. Daubyn, Of
course, met her at the station and es-
corted her home"
And the seguel?'
AT the door he discovered that
she took his latch key away with her
the day she left"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
OFF His Guard

A detective in Y M. G. A. lecture
in Duluth on crime detection said:
"The criminal can't be always on
his guard, of course. Well, when he's
off his guard, then he gives himself
away, like the bank clerk, you know.
"a bank CLERK was having his for
tune told at church fair. The pretty
fortune teller, holding the young
mans hand in hers said:
Beware of dark woman!
"rBlack Maria!' gasped the bank
clerk, and he turned as pale as death. !"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
curlo Takers.

Lincoln Springfield, the English edi-
tor, was lunching in London when a
Samoan entered and shook him by the
hand.
What do the natives do for living
over there?" Mr.. Springfield asked the
Samoan.
Oh" said the other, they sell CO.
coanuts, and birds-of-paradise, and
Robert Louis Stevenson's inkwell."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
Couldn't Do II.

81 want you," said the fair society
leader, ito give me plain opinion
about my latest photograph"
Madam" said the gallant cavalier,
bowling, ito speak in plain terms OF
that portrait would be impossible!"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

ndll. Emma closed
the ioebox noisily
and pretended not
to hear.
isn't that some
one at the door?"
Helen was drop
ping the mayor
naise from the
fork to test it's
smoothness.
mo, ma'am, l
guess it's the
wind" as she
opened the door
and evidently Sig
nailed the girl to
go away.
For a second
I'LL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
Extravanance.

We'll, my DEAR" said the head of
the family jubilantly, II closed the
deal for the new house today. had
the title searched and found it perfect
~ clear. 1t cost me hundred dollars
for the search, but"
Now isn't that a perfect shame!"
interrupted his better half "All that
money wasted for nothing"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
a Difference.

Angelina-And so you love me with
all your heart? Would you die for
me?
Edwin-No, dear.
Angelina-You wouldn't die for me?
Edwin-No; mine is an undying af-
lection.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
His Stunt.

Flatbush-I see in the Indian army
all orders are given in English.
Bensonhurst-Well, if the colonel
wants some pate de foie gras for
luncheon, how does he order it?
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

The discovery of fish glue is attrib
uted to a Massachusetts man, who
while making chowder, found that IL
stuck to his fingers
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
Logical.

Blobbs-Bjones is the most unlucky
fellow at cards ! ever met.
Slobbs-Then l suppose he is lucky
in love?
Blobbs-I suppose so. At any rate,
he has never been married.-London
Opinion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25
Looks That Way.

FIatbush-I see diamonds nave Deen
discovered in fallen mefeors.
ensonh1rst-They must nave
pawnshops there, too, then
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

The government of Hawaii has set
aside $4,000 acres Of forest reserves
and will experiment with planting eu-
calyptus for frewood.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

The trouble with many of those who
advocate the right is that they are so
disagreeable about it they do more
harm than good.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

1t isn't good plan to collide with
man who is riding his hobby.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

Time is money, yet lots of people
with plenty of time on their hands
will strike you for loan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

It was a faint, furtive knock-the
knock of the maid from across the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

Men who are not used to society are
apt to get "balled up" in a ballroom.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

A well-trained memory is merely one
that admits of discreet forgetfulness.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

All men are born ignorant and some
never get over 1t.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-08-25

Drink Denison's Coffee,
For your health's sake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
SEVERAL. GOOD ACTS
 BOOKED FOR LYRIC
Marshall Montgomery, the Noted Ventriloquist, Will
 Head a Stellar Bill

There are to be two great big attrac- tions at the Lyric this week and the standard of the house, which means the best vaudeville in the country for the money, will be maintained throughout.
 Marshall Montgomery, extraordinary ventrioquist, who is performer with a great reputation in all parts of the coun- try, will be the headliner for the first half of the week. For the second half the big attraction will be the Colonial quintet, composed of two women and three men. This act will be an attractive musical number with special scenery and gorgeous costumes. It is one of the most elaborate and pretentious acts of vaude- ville
 In addition to these big features the two bills for the week will be cram full of good entertainers. For the first half of the week there will be '"The Girl in the Moon, which is d unique act which will furnish much amusement. In this act girl floats over the audience in a moon balloon. Provost and Brown will entertain in "A Few Minutes of Fool ishness'' and Ed and May Ernie will put on Three Feet of Comedy" Friedman and Tatum will appear in singing, talk ing and comedy act. Pathe pictures and Heezaliar films will be features.
 In the second half of the weeks bill. in addition to the Colonial quintet there will be Fred Roberts, comedian and mimic, who is known as the man with many voices" He is said to be one of the best entertainers in the business and advance notices indicate that he will make a hit Elsie and Fred Lawrence, billed as Those Grotesque Terpsicho- reans.' will present an entertainment which is said to be as unique as it is comical. Myrl and Delrnar will present a skit entitled over the Garden Gate'' and in the presentation of this piece are said to be exceedingly clever.
 The fifth act, on the last half of the weeks bill will be a surprise act and Manager Semon is not Just yet ready to announce it. Suffice it to say it will rank right along with the other acts on the bill when it comes to entertainment.
 The Lyric attendance has shown a re- markable increase and some fine enter tainment is being offered This week pa aoked houses are expected to continue to be the order of the day, For a good show don't overlook the Lyric.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
THE NEW JUDGE" ATT ORPHEUM THIS WEEK.
Manager Kelly Prepares a Real Warm Dish for
 His Patrons

Charlie Gramlich and his company of Judge" this week at the Orpheum, in which the patrons of this house may look forward to performance of ex- traordinary enjoyment
 The first scene of this bill is re- hearsal of theatrical troupe in which Gramlich will appear in the pit as the Dutch" orchestra leader. In this role Gramlich promises to be more pleasing and afford comedy more free ly than the Orpheum patrons have yet enjoyed.
 Al Bush, Birminghams clever and original Dutch comedian, will take the part of Judge Snitzel. who will hand out justice to the theatrical troupe when hailed before him. after getting in bad during their mornings s rehearsal In this character Al Bush will have an opportunity of adding to his popularity as a "Dutchman.''
 The musical numbers and dancing features for this week also promise en- tertainment of pleasing qualities.
 Princess LaCell made quite a hit this past week by her very graceful danc- ing. and she has been engaged for an other week. This week there is no doubt but that Princess LaCeil will please those who witness her artistic dane ing equally as well as during her first weeks engagement.
 Miss Helena Hall is scheduled to render two musical numbers. The Birth of A Nation and q Want a Regular Man. while Miss Isabella Drisdale claims two real catchy songs in Pigeon Wallxs and My Little Girl
 Miss Mae Bernard. who received quite a reception last week by her many friends, will appear in a musical spe- cialty entitled "Cannibal Isle,' in which number the pretty and lively chorus will be particularly attractive, This feature is claimed as one of the bis features In "The New Judge"
 Miss Blanche Wilcox, Miss EstheI Roberts Lew Click and Tom Findley also are on the programme for good share of the entertainments
 As an extra feature for several nights during the week Manager Kelly an nounces that Wednesday night the country store will be given and Thurs day night the amateurs will appear. Friday night the athletic stunts will be on the programme. These special nights have been proving very popular at the Orpheum and the arrangements for these added features this week are promising of fine entertainment
 As usual there will be three perform ances of 'The New Judge" at ths Or pheum this week, the daily matinee and two night shows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

N the boy in "The Lie,' which ! A comes to the Jefferson shortly, with Margaret Ellington in the stellar role, is, to his great astonishment, not too young to receive mash notes, though they depart considerably from the cus- tomary form. Both Miss Ellington and James mother have received letters from kindly old ladies beseeching that James rubbers when it rains, Because he is such a nice little boy" James says he hopes the mash notes will be different when he grows up, and that he wouldn't mind not getting these at all. since he claims to be greatly pestered as it is with precau- tions for his we'll being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
We'll Disguised

FTOIH 7IIt-bItS. 7---7 !
 The costumer came forward to attend to the nervous old beau who was mop ping his bald and shining poll with a big handkerchief.
 And what can I do for your he asked.
 1T want a little help in the way of a suggestion.'. said the old fellow. T intend going to the French students masquerade ball tonight and I want a distinctly original costume-something may be sure no one else will wear. What would you suggest?''
 The costumer looked him over atten- lively, bestowing special notice on the gleaming mob.
 well I'll tell you. he said then why don't you sugar your head and go as pill?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

vailed concerning him ever since his aided ability in acting, however remark able, would account for this. William Faversham has become one of the intel lectual and artistic forces of his dayAa position seldom enough attained even by a writer, painter or musician whose work can travel independently of himself and almost never by man who must carry his artabout him. It will be the grea,est of all sources of happiness to Mrs. Faver- sham that when he turns from the stage he will leave the whole English-speak- ing world sensibly happier. wiser and probably better that it could have been without his influence, for he is the fore- most American dramatic star of today
 Selwyn &s Co., the enterprising theatri- cal firm which gave the stage such con spicuous successes as within the LAW and Under Cover,' will provide another treat for local theatregoers, at the Jeff ferson soon, when they will present for the first time in this city their latest popular offering, Irwin Beds" an ire sstlbly humorous play of life among the apartment house dwellers, by Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo, author of "Baby Mine,,' which has proved the laughing triumph of the season in New York. Twin Beds is clean and adroit- ly woven farcical exploitation of the domestic. difficulties, the jealousies, the suspicious and the amazing adventures of three married couples who> occupy apartments in the same building in a fashionable section of New York city.
 Robert Hillard's fascinating and weird play, "A Fool There Was" which comes to the Jefferson this month, is attracting as much attention as it did on its first presentation at the Liberty theatre, New York, suggested by Kipling's world wide poem, ''The Vampire" Porter Emerson Browne produced a play equally strik- ing as the naughty, though highly. edify- ing poem, possibly more SO, for when de- lineated by living people the truth strikes home more sharply. It is a story of every day life, which we all know and realize, yet the dramatic effect is most aEsorbingly realistic and gripping, and one cannot get away from the fact. The language is the language of today, the characters are the same we meet day by day in the ordinary course of events.
 
 In these days of sensational plays and questionable performances it is a satisfaction to note the appearance of Al H. Wilson, the golden voiced sing CT. and his company, announced to ap- pear at the Jefferson this month in a new production of periodic comedy songplay entitled, "As Years Roll On''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Take Bath Before Looting House

trcm the St. Louis Globe e-Democrat.
 Philadelphia. Pa.-Forcing open a rear window in the home of Walter F. Dwyer at 3057 North Fifteenth street, Philadelphia, thieves consumed a bottle Of wine and half a dozen cigars; then they bathed. and. attir- ing themselves in fresh clothing from the Dwyer wardrobe, proceeded to rob the house
 When Mrs Dwyer returned late in the afternoon she found that clothing. Jewelry. cut glass and silverware worth more than $500 had been taken.
 The intruders apparently realized they had plenty of time as the condi- ton of the house showed they made careful search for valuables Bureau drawers and clothes closests were ran sacked and their contents thrown about. The police of the Falls of the Schuykill station are Investigating the robbery and believe the robbers to have been among a dozen suspicious looking characters seen lettering near the Phillies ball park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
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Violet fleming, leading woman of ''Un- der Cover" which will be seen at the Jefferson soon, says that-it is no longer safe to have any kind of william in a play. She has just had a long and ex- postulating letter from a man in the customs service, who says that in his long career there he has never seen such villainies as are represented in the Megrue melodrama, and that all his friends and confederates in the service are just as moral as he is, and that MT. Megrue and Miss fleming ought to both be ashamed of themselves.
 There is, perhaps, no more striking tribute to William Faversham who makes his appearance at the Jefferson soon, than the feeling which has pre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

"a Wilson entertainment combines many clean, pleasing clements that oil is positive of enjoying themselv| from the very variety of good thing displayed. As a star this talented cor| edian has, delighted thousands by ll spontaneous humor and his glorio] singing voice and his ability to stI please and hold the admiration of h auditors apparently is greater ths ever. This season the play is new al of a different character than his fol mer offerings, each act of which the are three covering a period of 10 veal thus affording the opportunity for M Wilson to display his versatility in pol traying a man at various ages in If The idea is novel and absorbing framI in with comedy that promises a1mnl continuous laughter Then there are tl musical numbers, for no Wilson pei formance is complete without them. 4 songs are new-and as rendered in tn great singers inimitable style they al of additional charm. The titles Yesterday" "As Years Roll Orl Mother Mine," sShe Left Me for Teddy Bear which is dolls lamel appealing to children and grown uIj A musical treat is in store for thol who will be present.
 
 "The Birth of Nation, 2 the two -de| dal motion picture, which comes to Il Jefferson for weeks engagement sod will more than fulfill it's promise. It an epoch in the art that it touches q It is worth s5 a seat to see sThe Birj of Nation" First of all children mu1 be sent to see this masterpiece. A parent who neglects this advice is col! hitting an educational offense, for film ever produced has more educI tional points than this Griffith achiev| ment. The Birth of a Nation" will thrI you, startle you, make you hold onI your seats. It will make you 1augh- will make you. cry; it will make y angry; it will make you glad; it WI make you hate; it will make you lo'I -Iti is not only worth riding miles see. it is worth walking miles to sJ Henry w. Savage's "Everywomalj will be at the Jefferson shortly. 'E erywoman" is a commingling of ty more attractive features of opera, mI sical comedy. drama and spectacy while,it amuses and furnishes ente| tainment, which can be understood a appreciated by anyone. T
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14

dience that waited incredulously for that second act found it crammed full with fun all its own and as for the third and last the people on the stage, shout as they would. could hardly make themselves heard above the howls of laughter that came from the other side of the footlights. The playgoer who cannot find amusement in A Pair of Sixes' would have scowled at Seven Days sobbed at Officer 666' and wept outright at Seven Keys to Baldpate' There are not many adjectives left to adequately describe the heartiness of it's quality as an entertainment
 This new farce will be seen at the Jefferson Friday and Saturday with q matinee Saturday The cast is of un- usual excellence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
TWO ATTRACTIONS COMING THIS WEEK ID THE JEFFERSON "The Prince of Pilsen" and "A Pair of Sizes" Are
 Booked
A DARK HOUSE FOR
 FIRST THREE NIGHTS
Popular Comic Opera of Luders and Pixley With Jess Dandy Comes for Annual Engagement
 on Thursday

For the first three nights of this week the Jefferson will be dark, but on Thursday, like the ever-blooming roses of the spring, "The Prince of PIsen' appears. For Friday and Sat urday "A Pair of Sizes, a successful! farce from the pen of Edward Peple, is on the theatrical menu of the Jetfer- son
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
Enough

From the Chicago Herald.
 Precious Offspring-Pa, may I { just one more question?
 Patient Pater-Yes, my son. J one more.
 Precocious Offspring--Well. then, how is it that the night falls. but the day that breaks?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
THE PRINCE OF PILSEN"
 FOR THURSDAY NIGHT

'sfhe Prince of Pilsen." probably the most tuneful as we'll as the most suc- cessful of musical entertainments of American authorship will be seen at the Jefferson Thursday matinee and night.
 The popularity of this delightful mu- sical comedy has been wholly de- served by reason of the intricate wortl, Of the musical garniture given it by Guntav Luders, the innate charm of the romantic humorous story provided by Frank Pixley and no less by the high standing of equipment and pre- sentation which has always been main. tained. When it was produced severa, seasons ago its many song hits. such as "The Message of the Violet" "The Tale of the Sea She'll" "Pictures in Smoke and Heidelberg" were borne on wave of popularity over the en- tire country. and it is tribute to their lasting qualities that the evanescent song hits of all the later day musical comedies have not been able to lessen the favoritism in which "The Prince of Pilsen" numbers are held.
 There are other reasons for the sus- tained interest which gives to this en- fertainment it's constantly increasing patronase-it has not been permitted to deteriorate one iota from its origi- nal standard of excellence. It is kept fresh, bright and timely with the nat ural result that it remains where it has always stood. In the forthcoming pre- sentation, Jess Dandy will play the leading comedy role, that of Hans Wagner Mir. Dandy is comedian of natural methods and ripened expe- rience- Endowed with personality that denotes the born comedian, he brings into play a mental equipment of high order. The role of the dashing vivacious widow, Mrs. CroeSer. will be played by Mabel Harris. The cast in : cludes also other we'll known players whose names denote an organization of merit. There will be chorus of 37 beautiful. radiant girls, and special orchestra under the direction of Vie . tor Clark. lat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-14
ENTHUSIASTIC PRAISE
 FOR "A PAIR OF SYKES"

There has probably never been play produced in New York city that re- ceived such glowing, bubbling criti- cisms as that given by the ordinarily very -hard- to please metropolitan crit 1cs to Manager H. H. Frazee's produc- tion of Edward Peple's farce, "A Pair of Sizes" at the Longacre theatre. New York For once the writers allowed themselves to indulge in superlatives of praise without stint, and they showed that even the critics had en- 5oyed themselves.
 The opening paragraph of the criti- cism in the New York Times Chat most conservative of metropolitan pa pers) was so unusual that it is worth reading: ''When the curtain fell at the end of the first act of the new farce that came to the Longacre th~atre last evening, 1t seemed too good to be true that playwright and players could keep up fun all evening at so fast and furi- ous pace. But 1t was true. The au-