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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
PUT PIECE or MANS
RIB INTO HIS SKULL

a frurate operatiea. che 1rst % its
ErE in thr trteif.es. vas performed
af ere sL Lakes hospital ia uaV~n-
ao-s this s18ruisE ~ f1r. =. =. bruii1'
rr. on John E1rErsss sno Was struck
T n street car last ueccrabcF. his
sesr s~f1r crushed ir the tuishap. \
aarre 6f g5rz4s rts was removed au4
r-s sstfE rfrrs rtsecd On tke sSrii.
rsEfnz q part % che beae Wh.ea was
e~aserf TIE r.b Siu Erow toSether
arafr At tafrss reports tsr op~ra-
ftsa fs expected 90 bs q coapists sue
cess
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
TAKE DoUGHERTY TO JAIL
viii There Await mit;iurus Ordering
Him 20 Joliet

Peoria. III. March l.. - Plans OF
Newton C.. DouEherty. former superin-
tsndent OF schools OF Peoria. 20 hasten
hts entrance into the Joliet peuiten-
tiary and thereby win the pardon
which Governor Dunno has announced
he would give the aged offender. went
awry yesterday.
Instead % going 10 Joliet. Dousher-
o.. who was convicted OF misuse OF the
school funds and who has already serv-
81 seven years in the state prison. was
taken from the circuit court 10 the
Peoria county jail 10 aWaist issuance
OF second mittimus directing that he
be taken 10 Joliet. The first mittimus
directing Sheriff l.. J. Butts of Peoria
county TO turn him over 20 the warden
OF the state prison. disappeared from
the shcrlr-s Office yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12

rHetHU. March tr ITO GrrrFae
drive ar fsrzasrysa ia eeraasru Poland
ffs carried enc afvarcieE array with
la two aag a BALI niles os the city
Hgsstsr reports ~ rEcesf victories ere
fFfsf s1f various successes are re-
counted l1 ar amcftf slatesras fraw
Bertha u .s sEIf s.ar .s fu1 battles
$500 Uasslsas were earturrf.
BERTHE admits capture sF f.r u-tt.
M ef NreT- .H11relie. Es announced
H t6as.H yesterday aaf SAYS az.
r-HBfs f1 w.a farther Frg1rt were
faf.Er-f
nlaeerr.aF o. rrr1r battle wrlrf
resraEraf Saws ls ie 5~aEress .a a1rta-
e.H Poland fTE details Faqr urrc o.
f..Hef Gfss.aas say Gerw1r aFig.
f.-a BON HsFaet OsaeVefE. Paris Says
tra divisions 1f BTjsIars advanced
600 arr-rs ia tee ttrretiar ef sca1of-
s1rt- southeast af SieGr0rl
errsrsrIaapte Says born bartrruf
as a- us-taaer-s ls being Glraerrt
uT storms and f1e Trr E.trrEi1E frrt
PAS secsmpf pffsr-t nothing E1rT than
re BRITISH rartlas rarfE ef 800
HeH. who wrrr driven back arrartiaE
f1 r-5orre. 6r~ % WEiee asserts ttat
sI ef tE- urttfsr were EiIef 0r cup-
flr-E oarstsHf.c9u ss reported ta
srsr ar baufc rs rrssft OF ere roge
Gsrll--sr ef rb~ usrtsrFurs.
Naess rIar-r1gs articles uhire ter
HGsfIss government today added to
absolute esrfrssgrt HsE ere copper.
E.lss orr Eirfs ef f-athe~ sr.fabtr Co.
rsrv purposes. Neol t.r. 9F~ aai
lubricants
lar.ter ereftrf announces several
seHefs regsfFr attacks were rep1.srt
lss. HEsE sF enc Fegrta corps aa3
lgH ss corps. wtth heavy losses sr ere
rrreH
Esr.s ts transport heaFT srrH-
HsFv Cpl JasfFe. arar ere grreE free-
fsF seeartfas to a 9s.ae.kt GiseeseE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
KANSAS WORRIES
FOR LIVE STOCK
GOVERNOR CAPPER FEARS DIS
EASE WILL WIPE OUT IN
DUSTRY OF STATE.

Washington. n. c.. March 12.-Presi-
dent Wilson has received a telegram
from Governor Capper Of Kansas, say
ing. The foot and mouth disease is
spreading and threatens to wipe out
the live stock industry in Kansas" and
asking that Chief Melvin of the bureau
of animal industry take personal
charge OF the situation.
The president today took a hand ia
the eastern Ohio coal strike when he
consulted with Secretary of Labor
Wilson and representatives Of the coal
operators about methods Of reaching
settlement
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
FISH NOT GUILTY,
is AGAIN VERDICT
SECOND AcoUfTTAL ~ ARSON
CASE May MEAN END OF
PROSECUTION.

CEl-azo. uI. March ts.-Joseph Fish
last riEat uas freed O secoHd time o,
a-1oa.
Ts~ taeivs jurors agreed 90 vindi.
cate enc wealthy Insurance adilstrr
after f8zr E5ars % bcafe1 debate be-
sEad igek~d doors. The vcrdief vas
returned before Judge John ~. O'Coa-
l6~
Fst probably sever again ~Iu b.
called in court tse -ars8u ear fJr
l1 ere states attorneys 0flee % was
not believed DO would ever BE- tried
1r any of tar other fe iudictm@uts
AGAINST Eiu.
Tte scene OF thr frst aegulttai on
lsristEas eve vas repeated a. the
Jurors eird iu and tfr court clerk read
trr verdict gat the little man uh1s~
spare hair grew Eragrr and whose
Urtrtl~s grew deeper Hs ta~ weeks tu
ere COURTROOM passed uas not 90 over
.oqTf as be- vas oa Christmas eve. lie
ssanErf th~ jurors and hlF lawyers
Uitt c1uposurT.
fr p minute FfsH uas gone. Hr was
surrf.rr in Dts urn6gsinS tosard his
home ir Prairie Evrrug. Vhrrr bis
wife. urs. Edra urasiuFrF Fish. and
two iltsIs adopted dauEhtCrs awaited
hts comiaE AEaia there va q joyous
estshrztic1-
~I expected &C. ThaaE Cod cE-
claimed Mrs. Ffsh phen told of her
tasbanf.s acggittai
-1ass say wr are an very happy.
szif rfrs Ftsh- ~No orc could ~xp@ci
arytttnE else for Mr. Fish ur has
lived 81 years ia ChieaE1. and those
have been hnspra6Ir yrars-
sruerfF ragr men have held hifn
tfanirsa fr tvB trials. as Z Errv they
aaalt Taat is Why sVerFtHi1E is uz-
asaaffr ctecsfaf ia tkT house tonight
Three ballots v~Fr east before the
.art aercrd. Oa th~ arst count % vas
rl1-d aese1 of tho jurors had voted
f1r ae4ulftat. ore for conviction. and
ga1r rad cast blank ballots The see
1-a showed rlevFa for ncquittal and
one s1- c1uvirfi1u. a laird and aErce-
nrrt vas reached.
Surprise Vas expressed BY states
Attorney uoyur
GO have atuaFs believed thst the
-asr aFafnst Fisf vas one % the
sfroarrst ever handled By ny once.
lr said.
The s~coad trtiefmsrt charged com
rrffF in thr bgruiuE 90 tb~ Morris
vIiTrr clothing store 90 $3.50 South
fatsfraf street on Jan Z. 1911
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
JAMAICA SENDING
ENGLAND TROOPS

New York. March 2-Passengers
and crew of the American steamer
Almirante today told OF the presence
OF a fleet of nine British transports at
Kingston, Jamaica, apparently lying in
readiness to convey troops to Europe
Four British men-of-rar were along
side the transports One of the war
ships was recognized as the Austria
lian cruiser Sydney, which sank the
German sea raider EmGea.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
PROMINENT AMERICAN KILLED BY zAPATA FORCES IN MEXICAN CAPITA

When ere county beard eonVen-
Cd tris afternoon. . motion made
81 Sgrsrsissr Fisher frst all fur
s1sr aetion On tne iaii site matter
BE esfsrres Until Nonsay. IN order
= s'Vs ths pg5iie tns fullest posi-
BE oppsrtunity % &c heard on ere
r-sttsr. ~as d-festss. - % IS. So
Ssrsisor Hanna declared there vas
ns necessity fsr hearing from tns
public further.
Tren q vote O. tire minority r.-
po-s. favsrin5 Locating tns jail JUS;
@esf a. tre eegrt house. facing
Fourteenth street. vas lost by a
vote 81 81 20 5. This isff bgt ore
11st.sr pending. that % Supervisor
Cssi. providing t1as ths ns~ build
.rs be put on sns ste % the pr-sen,
iai.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
DAVENPORT FIRM DON'T
WANT BRITISH ORDERS

The officials OF the Davenport Loco
motive works today refused a large
war order for shrapnel from the Brit
ish government. for patriotic reasons
Just now big the order was the Off
cials did not state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Wheat steeks Estimated.

Washington. d. c.. March 10
Wheat held in country mills and ele-
vators on March 1 amounted 10 Sc
0OO.0 900 bushels. the department OF ag-
riculture estimated today. compared
with - 4.000 600 bushels one year ago
and $4,000. 600 in 1918.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
FIRE IN CANADA COURTS
5000. 600 Damage and One Death Re
suits of Montreal Blaze.

Montreal, March IA lighted
match thrown on the floor by a careless
smoker is believed 20 have caused a
fire that damaged the courthouse 500
600 yesterday and resulted also in one
death The blaze started in Justice
Guerin's court room. His messenger.
J. Gleason, was overcome by smoke
and died in a hospital. Important court
records were burned. There was much
excitement in the courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
STATESMEN WILL
VISIT IN HAWAII

wasaln<tsu. - G.. March =. -Fitty-
fvs senators and representative.
wfsh their f4zstflss. gifi leave the last
% Apru 60 ss~nd = days ir ;se TIA
safisz isiards usGer tsS auspices of
F-rfre~ Eaianfasaotc. Hawaiian dele
safe. ths sxp~ass - - borne b. Ha-
waisans. Auzon< ths party viii b. Rep
yans and copley of Iili-
49, aaG Sczs:cr CgEnin&.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Editor King Is Failing.

St Louis. No. March 12-The con-
dition OF Captain Henry King, who a
few weeks ago resigned as managing
editor OF the 81. Louis Globe-Democrat.
because OF illness. last night took a
turn for the worse and physicians in
attendance said his recovery was
doubtful
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
AsTRoNoMIcAL EvENTs.

Evening ,surs; Mars. Saturn. Morn
ing stars: Jupiter. Mercury. Venus
First magnitude star Vega. coustella-
tion Lyra tthe Lyrcl. white and nota-
bis brilliant. rises aorth-northeast in
the evening. Planet Venus in coniunc-
tion with the moon about l 80 a m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
RUSSIANS ENTER
BIC STEEL ORDER

Pittsburgh. Pa. March ie.-The Rus
san government has ordered 10000
tons OF steel rails OF iigh; weight from
American mills. a portion OF which
has been placed with the Carnegie
Steel and Cambria Steel companies.
Russia and France have also ordered
i5.00o tons OF barbed wire. valued at
more than = bali million.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Fair tonight and Saturday. Slight
ly warmer tonight. with the lowest
temperature about 2S degrees.
Temperature at Z a. M. 81. Highest
yesterday. So. Lowest last night. "a
Velocity OF wind AZ a. M. . miles
per hour
Precipitation. none
Relative humidity az p. m. S5i at
= a. m. gf-
Stage OF water. As; "a fall or i in
last - hours.
IN. SHERIER. Local Forecaster-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
nhr-. Are Found Dead.

Newark. y. J.. March 12--William c.
Bramley. his wife and their son. II
years old. were found dead yesterday in
their house from pistol wounds II is
believed that Mrs Bramley killed her
husband and son and then ended her
life
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
a.lsL..s ns. Ar.ss.s sy RIs.

Sew Yera. warch te.-No'Withs'arf.
iaz ere asvanre 5s the rrlcc % sipuT.
ere Uaitsd States government coz
tiaass % sell bread o. soldiers aad
civilians a. rort Teftsa az ~ cenis
q faer
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
meAaoo Operated On.

Washington. ID. c. March 12-Sec-
retary McAdoo was successfully oper-
ated on today for appendicitis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Ns~ 4sss % Fsirnss-s csuss-.

Wfrsifa. Ean. March iz.-DT Wal
ter H1atinEtoa Ro1lias was Inaugural
81 pr-sia~nt % F'airrsagnt college here.
ffe saecesls %. >. Thaysr. Who resign
20 a year aEo.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12

-arssr. Varer fz--ls e l-a-~-4
fse~r sIs.srFat. sources trst ere
F4ssls~ 1.ass Sea fr-s is -ss-et-
rf 5s start Esmaars-1arE q 8ss-
srsrgs forts to-day. N.rs c-rrars
.s7s rsssssa from rslrs.irsa sfs--
.rs ssss4rs sf Jasas-s- Rave srae-
r.-s fgoc r.-s .~ s~ ~Hart 90 ti-
ss H4ss.ss Trans. .sissrisr rail-
.ssf. over vsrtsr 4apsr rss been
fs0asral~a srrs a1a ar~1-4r.
fol Fass. a. s=ears ~ 90 q Pesi-1
s.sssf=~- Tre c--~s~s srseurrt
zc ss~eIs ard a lsrss s4eefF Of
rts. ssIfss 90 Blow 4s rsI.-sss s4~-
H-.s. They are saass1 ss be- afs7z
ere g4ssIs1 Railways rear aas~se
t4 MareHaris- Eassl4T sslstrrs
are sg~ssIra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12

DauviIie. ul-Charies Baker OF Barn
hul was found guilty in the federal
court here of robbing the postofiice a
that place and vas sentenced 10 serve
four years IN Leavenporth prison.
Arch Nixon. arrested at the same time.
entered a plea OF guilty and was given
a similar sentence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Jana., Mealhe. pemands.

Pesinr. China. March 12.-Japan has
definitely modified her attitude toward
China ia che matter of demands made
upon the Chinese republic after the
occupation by Japan of Kiao-Chow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Landing Party of 1900
British Said TO Have
Been Killed
FOG DELAYING ATTACK
German Drive in Northern Po-
land Carries Army 2 Miles
From PraZasuysz.

esHl-sts-. Teas. wa-e- tz-
a sssI-1-sr~ from LHs--pssf says
rr- British steamship frasr
coz asIt- $1,000 Eal-s ef sssts-.
sa.srsssr fsr -fss-r. zee. "a. 1ss
.~-r sars
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
]. B. McManus, Former
Chicagoan, Falls Under
Stars and Stripes
C0L0RS ABOVE HOUSE
is Slain by ZapatiStas When
Latter Forces Reenter the
Capital Yesterday.

Chicago, lll., March 12.-John
8. McMsnus, killed in Mexico, was
one of the best known and most
responsible members of the Amer
ican colony in Mexico City, ac-
cordins to a prominent Chicaeoan
who has large interests there. He
had been in business in Mexico
City IS years. He was financial
agent for a firm which manages
a large group of mines in Guiana
juata.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-03-12
Riot at Palace.

Los Angeles. Cal. March 1.-TWO
thousand Mexicans stormed the ma
tional palace at Mexico City yesterday
in an effort to release $50 Catholic
priests imprisoned there, according to
adyices. riot followed. The chief
of police was stabbed, two Mexican
sssassins who attacked him were kill
ed and many persons injured
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
Albert Spalding
at Academy on
Monday Night

ALBEIT Spalding, the young Aneri-
Gan vioNnist. who viii give his first
concert recital in this city at the
Academy tomorrow night. has reached
that point III his career where he Is
now recognized by musical critics as
one Of the four great vtolinists of the
world. No American violinist of to-
day can. compare with him and no
American vioiinist Of the past has ever
eQualied him. He ranks with the best
European artists and Europe has long
recognized, it but IN America the land
OF his birth, he has convinced us that
he liz an artist worthy of the honors
that ave been thrust upon him. Mr.
Epa4ding is nagiye OF Chicago and
from childhood has been a musician.
He comes from . musical family his
mother being beautiful singer and
AN accomplished pianist
Prior TO his tour last season Mr..
EpaldinE has eear looked upon as a
young player with excellent prospects
and wonderful ability Many said he
was still young and would develop.
but no one ever took a chance at pre-
dieting how soon. But last season
the very season that was filled TO over
flowing with violinists and other mu-
sscians who were driven To America
ON account of tire War-young Spald-
ing started forth and in fact took
the majority of the hOnors bestowed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
"Trilby" Possesses
Strong Appeal; at
Superior | omorrow

'Trilby," which appears at the su
perior Monday Tuesday and Wednes-
day. is the greatest com bination of ar
tist!c presentation. dramatic strength
and effective atmosphere ever shown
In this country as a film. From these
viewpoints NJ. Tourneur has given the
greatest offering TO date. ''Trilby''
places that genial gentleman definite
~ as a supreme master Of the art of
film production. Beautiful Clara KIM
ball Young has given a portrayal
which unfolds new depths in even
this most popular star. Her 'Trilby''
viii never be forgotten. She registers
her emotions with an artistic touch
that carries hidden strength, Her big
scenes are truly wonderful.
Mr. a. Jackaye's Interpretation OF
tSvengali' has now been transferred
to the films. To the millions. now, he
will always stand as the" SvengaH.
by all means see "Trilby" As
presented at the Superior Theater
the first half Of the week ii
naturally has the advantages Of per-
feet music. but this film will be a SUI
preme success wherever shown.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
1t Pays to Advertise
One of Season s
Premier Attractions

For many and many a moon there
has existed In the domain OF the
alricals a mythical figure known as
the tired business man" The tired
business man" according to all ira
ditions is the acme of carping criti-
ciarn, most difficult person to please,
and at the same time one whose
amusement must be of the lightest or
der, containing nothing calculated to
throw the slightest stress upon his al
ready overworked presumably gray
matter.
I3y All conventions. fluffy, airy Inu-
steal comedy has always been the sole
amusement OF the tired business
nan" But there liz no adequate rea-
son for thls presumption save time
honored custom. And that we are
going 10 defy by venturing a revolu-
tionary suggestion. 1t is this: Conan
and Harris have play. called 1T
Pays 70 Advertiser which they are
sending to the Academy of Music
"Wednesday and Thursday nights and
Thursday matinee, October 6-T There
isn't Il note OF music in 1t. It's straight
farciaI comedy, But II there's tired
business man. In all this broad land
who won't find a viewing of this play
n better nerve tonic general bracer
and health restorer than any musical
comedy that ever saw the light of day.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03

on the newcomers, and was hailed by
critics as Americas greatest violin
ist"
Serious Student At Seven.
Mr. SpaIdug was but seven years
Of age when he took UP the violin with
serious intentions. For quite some
time he had lived off and on in Flor
cnce ITALY where his parents own
the beautiful Taiieyrand home over
look rs the Arno River. His first
earEer was Chiu, a famous Italian
v.eIinsst. who had won n wide repu-
tat.er as a concert player. and after
= -I-C-z -'e0-Er7Et- f71-rrc77S rs Ri tn
str8ctor A. the age Of ten he had
progressed so rapidly that he appeared
fla "a concert and played before the
EHkc ard Duchess OF Connaught. His
work WAS hailed with delight and he
received at sorts OF compliments from
those capable 10 Judge. He after
we're .sftt - in Paris and Berlin ard
rro1 hs return to Florence. his I'D
-FsrIcr CFitt Was SO amazed with the
1ov's VorS that ne insisted that he
take the examination for professor
ship ~ the BeIonrna Conservatory.
This examination proved tire most try
ng affair he had ever undertaken,
hut he came through with flying
~a}oFs Securing forty eight point out
- Vnsaihls afty re was then only
fef=s = ~r55rt4s ar sga. At q II I was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
will be the usual high-standard mo-
ton picture exhibits.
Misleading
Lady" SecondWeek's
Bi!ou Offering

Following in the wake OF a success
ful week, both from box office and
an artistic standpoint, with Jerry"
Manager l.. E. CONFESS. of the Dorothy
Mortimer Company, has determined
upon The Misleading Lady as the
second weeks bill for his star, dainty
Dorothy Mortimer. This viii be the
first time that The Misleading Lady
has been seen in Richmond and, by
the same token, 1t will be its first
offering in stock That Miss Mortimer
and her associates are already prime
favorites in Richmond is attested by
the reception they received all during
last week and in The Misleading
Lady, their popularity is certain to
increase
1t is likewise we'll to mention that
The Misleading Lady" will serve to
introduce three additional members of
the company in Miss Rea Reckard and
Messrs Edwin Burke. director of the
c n a n y and Clarence Chase.
juvenile. all three OF whom. says Man
ager CONFESS, will surely become as
popular as the other members of the
orsa animation.
The Misleading Lady may aptly
be called comedy OF thrills and
laughter. 1t is built to revitalize jaded
theatrical appetites. 1t contains every
ingredient conceivable for first class
stage entertainment There are the
moments of pathos and the moments
of fun: moments OF intensity and mo-
ments of quietness; 1t is blend OF
high comedy and drama---in a word 1t
is such play as will take an en-
phatic hold upon all classes of the
atergoers. Such a. play with the COM
nany furnished Miss Mortimer by
Managed CONFESS are sure to put the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03
Cascoigne, Grand
Opera StarCo
To The Lyric

Mile Cleo Ciascoigne, the child
prodigy Of the Metropolitan Grand
Opera House. New York has been
secured by Manager Charles w Rex
as feature for the first half of the
week at the Lyric Theater The
famous child star Of grand opera is
one OF many good features of the
show
Now and then children with un-
usual voices appear suddenly before
the public and then nothing more Is
heard of them. When "Konigskinder''
first appeared on the Metropolitan
Opera stage In New York. one of the
participants Who aroused great admir-
alton. interest and comment on ac-
count of her beautiful singing and
clever acting was the child. "Who is
she?' What splendid acting.'' and
What a fine voice for such a child"
were frequent remarks heard. The
subject of these remarks, Little Cleo"
Gascnigne, is a child with wonder
full voice, has come to stay.
In 1909 Little Cleo's" mother
brought her to New York to see If
her musical talent, which had already
asserted itself, was sufficient to war
rant her making music her life work.
II was Baernstein- Tegneas, the New
other celebrities also owe their vocal
training, who pronounced her an ''un-
usual genius" and agreed to accept
her as his pupil, Two years of steady
work with this master sutiiced to place
this child upon the Metropolitan Opera
stage. where she has sung most sue
cessfully childrens parts for two
years,
This musical mite, however, has
been called to a larger field. The keen
eye Of a musical impressario, connect
ed in the vaudeville powers, interrupt
ed a fast developing operate career.
He steadily overbid himself. so that
now Little Miss Cleo" ia booked for
/ thirty weeks tour through the East
and Middle West, for which she Is
! said to receive $4,000 renuemera-
1 ton.
/ Little Cleo weighs So t-2 pounds
and Is 3 feet II "a inches tall, being
/ one Of the smallest prima donnas in
/ history.
On this tour she will sing arias from
''Traviata." Tales Of Hoffman"
Faust" Romeo and Juliet" etc.
/ Other notable features of the same
/ bill include Howard and Ross, in an
operate revue. They are clever
pair of hanjoists and singers. The
woman of the team is the only female
in the world with a pure tenor voice.
Ward and Fay will offer variety act
and Billy Bouncer, the famous English
clown and inventor of the trampoline,
will make his first appearance in the
South
The bill for the latter half of the
week includes the Leon Sisters. who
perform all sorts of perilous feats in
midair and give a daring iron-iaw act !:
Sharpe and Turek, the Chocolate
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-10-03

we are willing to be classed among
false prophets.
Conan and Harris have made
reputation for producing corking good
plays Of tho lighter variety They
have added another to their long list
i'm 1T Pays to Advertise" Here Is a
play after your own heart. II you like
to laugh---and who doesn't? It's clever
and when you see 1t you'll have to
admit it---even If you're tired bust
ness man"
But we are not going to say any
thing more about ut Pays to Adver-
tise' or you'll think it's too good to
he true. Just one last word: Don't
miss it," That's all.