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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Police Court Chronicles

II is time that the country had a new
constitution. according 10 Bill Evans. He
used much oratory to convince the people
In the neighborhood OF Front street and
Glrard avenue 10 this effect. Bill declares
that not only women but girls and
boys should vote after their eighth year
In school
The kids" know as much about gov
ernment as the grownups, according TO
Bill, "and II We Judge the intellects Of
some OF our present rulers by their
actions. the youngsters know a little bit
more" he asserts.
Unfortunately Evans was telling OF his
ideaf Df government on a sidewalk next
20 a boarding house and before he had
finished the sidewalk was Uttered with
shoe brushes. shaving mugs. broken
glass and other things which were shied
from the windows 10 convince Bill. that
he ought 70 quit.
He was talking amid a fusillade OF
household articles when Policeman
Balkie happened along He called for
peace and brought the orator 20 the
Front and Master streets station. You
better let the government alone" MaEia-
trate scott advised. Bill thought the
matter over and nnally promised 20
speak on another subject on being ois-
CHASED
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
Walnut-Emma Dunn

Casual and somewhat caustic comment
airy on Belasco stagecraft is found on the
current playbill of the Walnut. 1t told
a fair-sized and very enthusiastic audi
ence last night about Emma Dunns New
York popularity as star" Mr.. Bel
ascos terrific success, who the local
manager was, who stage-directed" the
play, and 1t never mentioned the author
of THE Governors Lady" 1t has been
said that the author of a Belascoized
drama does not count. that the work of
the wizard" of the stage is all that mat
ters. Yet without his personal super
vision in production, the magic of his
touch, the play becomes the thing and it's
creator of some moment, or else It fails
dismally.
1.-The Governors Lady" does not fail,
lacking Belasco, and memory pays Alice
Bradley the tribute Of recollecting her
name; of recalling how stage-frightened
she was when her piece had its premiere
at the Broad; while memory grows merry
at the coy reluctance enveloped in which
Mr. Belasco was literally dragged from
the wings to say few-reluctant-word
He took the honors that night-reluctant-
ly. If there were honors last night they
belonged TO Miss Bradley. And to Emma
Dunn. And for all time one Belasco IL
lusion was shattered.
Miss Bradley's domestic drama" is
feminine. superficial, but 1t celebrates the
old-fashion virtues after a mode that
American audiences like. 1t has its con-
hict between such elementary qualities
as love and ambition. II is tinged with
the spirit of romance, though the eX-
preston is in terms of warmed-over lamb
stew, black walnut furniture of impos-
sible design, and quick-lunch restaurants.
II is sacchar1ne and sentimental Yet II
| tugs the heartstrings, for 1t Is written
from the heart.
Above all, as given at the Walnut In
it's revival of plays of yesteryear by a
visiting star-resident stock company. II
| has the invaluable advantage of Emma
| Dunn in a mellowed. beautihed version
| of her creation of the title role. Her
l Hortense of a Western State Is never
| out of character, never romanticized into
| something other than a woman of homely
/ tastes and limited vision. The same
spiritual insight that made Miss Dunn's
| impersonation so lovely and so true al
| it's early showing has been called ane"
| to service.
| Constance Molineaux was handsome
enough 10 catch any Governors eye, ano
| in her later scenes played knowingly anC
penetratingly. The character bit or
| yapid spendthrift woman of fashion wa'
neatly done by Maud Blair. DAME
| Slider made the Governor grim, iron
| jawed, dominating, all in conventional
way The drop OF Napoleonism In Mi
| blood had only a stock-actor expression
Louis Haines Is mentionable for cleVe
| minor characterization.
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DAILY STORY NAN AND AZ MAN

There was vague questioning in Mans
troubled eyes.
But what would do with a man7"
The rising young lawyer who loved
Nan and wanted her for his own smiled.
though his heart was heavy.
We'll" he answered laughingly. "a
man Is sometimes handy TO catch a stray
burgler Or"
But never have any burglars" said
Nan, with wide open eyes Never"
Then man is often useful when
bonnet bills and the rent are to be paid"
suggested Muller
II have paid my own bonnet bills and
my rent for five years" Nan told him
seriously, and shook her head. mo,
John, l wouldn't know what to do with
a man, and II would annoy me dread
fully tc have one pottering about the
house when 1 want 70 get out a story"
MY dear Nanr' expostulated John,
while he felt that he was losing. "A
man doesn't potter about at your apron
strings all day. He has an office and
business to attend to and is only home
for few hours out OF the day"
Nan laughed in a troubled helpless
way that hurt John Muller almost more
than her refusal to marry him had hurt.
He realized that while Nan was a woman
in years and intelligence, she was but a
temperamental child in many ways and
knew not how deep-rooted was his love
for her.
She looked straight into his eyes with
wistful, pleading expression. "I sup
pose that is So" she continued to look
troubled. but there q would be early
breakfasts to upset my habits. 1 would
have to consider man, and l simply
can't overcome my love for late break
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JEWS PLAN MEMORIAL DAY
Solemn Procession Will Mark Mourn
ing for Innocent Victims
of War

Plans for memorial day to commence
rate the Jews who have lost their lives
during the present European conflict
are being made by members OF the Jew
ish organizations OF this city and vicin-
ity. on the date finally decided upon
a procession of mourning will wend it's
way through the streets in silent sorrow
as protest against the misery Jews
have been compelled TO endure as a
result of war In which they have no
direct interest.
Appeals will be made by the PhiladeI-
phla Central Relief Committee for con-
tributions to the $4,000 fund which they
have pledged themselves 10 raise and
send abroad. call has been issued by
Oscar G.. Bender, secretary OF the COM
mittee, for the assembling OF all Jews Of
the city and vicinity 10 take part In the
campaign to raise funds.
I'VE expect 10000 Jews in the planned
procession" said Secretary Bender, In
discussing the plans already made for a
Memorial Day and special services OF sor-
row In the synagogues of Philadelphia.
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Stock Company Opens
In West Philadelphia

West philadelphia at last has its own
stock company. A capable company OF
players. under the direction OF George b'
Barber opened its season at the knlck-
erbocker Theatre. Market street ABOVE
10th, IN the Bates-Doro-Gillette version OF
Victorian Sardous Diplomacy inis
old warhorse OF a generation ago, which
was recently revived with success, is well
suited 10 stock purposes. and, fortunately
falls within the capabilities OF tho hnlch-
erbocker Players.
Miss Eva Marsh has all the requisites
for a popular leading woman. She Is at
tractiye, has a beautiful voice and' ABOVE
ali. can act. Dora Is difficult role 10
do we'll with little study, because OF the
many phases OF the girls character oarea
In the play. Miss Marsh gave promise
Of doing equally well In both hght ana
dramatic roles. Richard La Sale acts
Win verve. and II he accepts his chances
Tor Intelligent characterizations In ms
future parts his success as leading man
Is assured. He has the other necessary
Ted Brackett, who played the elder
aeauelero. A the artist OF the company.
HIs aetine was intelligent. He knew why
~ made every move and why he used
every infection. II Is a pleasure 70 nno
this Kind OF actor In stock. As the
heavy he viii cover up many or the
vvea lnasses that may exist IN the com
nsnv' miss Josie sisslon was fine Mar
oulse. and Miss Carrie Thatcher con-
Vincine Countess Zlcka. Charles Moore
aa Orlon: Thomas Shearer, a. Algie Fair
lax: Aias Kathleen Nordy, as Lady Faif.
faxt Miss Anna Doherty, - tne maid
IInon. ana Philip Lord. a. Baron Stein.
were satisfying Ia the less impoftaRs
roles. o. course. a y % pe e4peo.I
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Two Divers Strive to Be Brodies

Philadelphia has a Steve Brodie." I'm.
like the famous New Yorker, he did not
accomplish his dive unscathed. but
walked into the Jefferson Hospital today
for treatment Coincidently with the feat
OF the Philadeiphian. New Jersey ath-
lete also broke into the "Brodle" class.
and ,as a result Is at his home being
treated for injuries The divers are
Charles Ripper. 2blS Lee street. Frank
ford. and cliff Horner. OF Delair, N. j.
Ripper and Horner took a vacation trip
yesterday which ended In a visit 70
Bridesburg. The Delaware River looked
enticing and they went for a swim With
the Bridesburg bridge towering 30 feet
above them they considered the stage
was set for a Steve Brodie" stunt.
When they struck the water they did not
know whether they were Steve Brodles''
or 1ellyhsh. They iounderod around and
were picked up ~ q rowboat Ripper Il
Suffering with semiparalysls Of the dia'
DhraEm.
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phid theatres.
Pathe never intended their production
OF The Beloved vagabond" as DEM
onstration Of how different are the arts
Of novelist and scenario writer; but that
is what this six-part feature film amounts
to- 1t takes william ]. Locke's whimsi-
cal story of the vagabond fiddler and
makes It live on the screen. But in the
process Il has to throw overheard all Of
Mr. Jockes diverting language save a
few amusing phrases in the leaders,"
and 1t turns the story exactly upside
down.
The novel leapt into the midst of things;
the film begins at the beginning. The
novel spent 200 pages on the hero's vaga-
bondage and his adoption of "the little
worm,' who became an artist, and the
minstrel maid, who finally married her
guardian; then Mr. Locke produced the
lady that ruined the vagabond's life by
marrying somebody else. The film starts
with the Observation-Disclosures that caused
the separation; throws the man into a
desperate, devil-may-care life in Paris,
leads him on through an idyllic existence
as a roamer of French roads, and uiti-
mately brings the false lady back, free,
10 Weu MIN.
All this the film tells vigorously and
engagingly. Good settings, some Frenchy
trousers, a most amusing dog and good
support all help. But the principal credit
for revivifying Locke on the screen must
go to Edwin Ardens playing of the va ga
bond. 1t is not only spirited, even Gallo.
II has the touch of whimsical extrava-
gance which is the essence of Locke and
his heroes. Moreover, II ma'<es the vaga-
bonds reaction against English society
and his marriage with the minstrel maid
instead of the false lady quite as human
and plausible as in the book.
The film seen was a working print
When The Beloved Vagabond" has been
hand-colored by Pathe's Paris office its
beauty should be much enhanced.
Beginning Monday September lS, Man
ager Brown, of the Overlook, will show
Paramount pictures every Monday
Wednesday and Saturday. Fox features
Friday and Broadway Stars on Tuesday
and Thursday.
In order to get realism in filming THE
Scar" in which Harry E. Morey is being
featured, Director William Humphrey, OF
the Vitagraph company. asked the prop
erty man to furnish Mr.. Morey will
some white powder which would look like
cocaine, as the part called for a dop,
iiend. The powder was supplied anC
when Morey inhaled II the big tear
streamed down his cheeks and he begai
| to cough The scene was ruined. UpoI
| investigation 1t was found the propert!
man gave Mr.. Morey menthal
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fasts and prowling about the house un-
til 1 am ready to eat. Oh-there are
thousand and one reasons" she ended
lamely.
I'm sorry said John, trying to speak
lightly. II had hoped there might be
some little niche in which you could poke
me, but since there is not one vacant
in your life then 1 must forget you"
He raised her smooth little hand to his
lips and held 1t there for a moment, then
left her
The storm cleared, however, and in its
trail left desire to leave New York for
a short trip. Nan decided to run out
to Chicago. She had many friends in
that city who would welcome her.
Nan felt that some hidden reason had
prompted her sudden trip, but she was
for the time being unaware of any mo-
tive other than a restless desire to be
on the move.
Nan had not been in the Windy City
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Cymric Safe in Port

LIVERPOOL, Sept. THE White Star
liner Cymric. sister ship of the Inflated
Arabic. took no chances with German
submarines on her trip from New York,
that ended here today. The Cymric was
informed by wireless that Germany had
promised to torpedo no more liners with
out warning. But double lookouts were
maintained and lifebelt and boat drills
practiced each day in spite of this news.
The Cymric brought 1871 passengers, in
Guiding several Americans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07
VAUDEVILLE

II ever there was dance carnival
In vaudeville, IL is TO be found at
Keiths this week Three terpsichorean
acts, two very good, and one fair, are
on the bill which features Alexander
Carr, of Potash and Perlmutter" fame,
in a sentimental. conventional Yiddish
comedy drama which has stolen the best
things In ''The Auctioneer' and Potash
and Perlmutter," and boiled them down
into a tabloid playlet that goes over
on the vaudeville stage.
There is no doubt about the Carr act,
entitled "An April Shower" proving
popular. The comedian is a splendid
portrayer of the Yiddish type, and he
gets laugh after daugh. The best joke,
and really the only original one. was his
commentary on theatre ticket spectators.
How can a man pay " for ticket
he asks. "and enjoy a shown Yes, howY
Carr, as the Jew who has toilcd for 20
years until he has been able to buy
home and save a fortune" Is at last
able to indulge in an automobile. But
when his niece's finance proves to be an
embezzler, rather than break the girls
heart, he forsakes his auto and mort
cages the house to clear the young swim
dler. The supporting company Is good.
Florenz Kolb and Adelaide Harlan have
an interesting act, well done, on the evo-
luton of the dance from 1850 to 1920. The
Red Fox Trot" is quite burlesque AFFAIR,
in which George Howell ana company
show how an anti-dance husband is won
over to the side of the light fantastic"
1t is scarcely good sketch, although
very well acted. Kuy Kendall, the Mayer
Sisters and Dorothy Sylvia have an ex-
cellent act, in which they present the
modern dance movement at its best
There is poetry and art in everything
they do, from cakewalk, through fox trot
and tango, to an idealized waltz. A more
judicious ARRANGEMENT of these acts on
the program would help.
An Italian pianist, G. Aldo Randegger,
is a brilliant technician, and his playing
| was very well received. The Courtney
| Sisters and Gus Van and Joe Schenok
were the best entertainers on the bill.
| Their singing acts bristled with vivacity.
| The two men gave an encore with the
| Courtney girls. The four make a fine
quartet, and it is not impossible that they
| may be seen together as such. Herberts
| trained dogs and Binns and Bert, comedy
| acrobats. complete the bill.
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Peoples Opens as
Walnut's Successor

With star-stock at the Walnut. II was
necessary for the managers TO find a
Philadelphia house where popular road
plays could be presented at popular
prices. The answer Is the Peoples The
atre, In the northeast. II has reopened
with production of The Winning OF
Barbara Worth" OF the standard which
marked the play when It came 70 the
Walnut last year. Following II, will
come, first, Damaged Goods" and then
cal. such as Philadclpnians were used
to seeing at the old downtown theatre.
As for THE Winning of Barbara
Worth after so many performances In
Philadelphia, not to mention that large
circle of readers who are already familiar
with the plot of Harold Bell Wrights
novel, there Is little new to say. Backed
by good acting and seemly production,
II gives just the same sort of pleasure as
of old
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NixOn-Grand

An attractive holiday bill was presented
last night at Nixon-Grand Opera House.
Each of the six acts and the comic films
shown before and after the vaudeville
were appreciated by the audience. Add
Hoyts Minstrel Troupe, consisting of a
sextet, clever entertainers. had a very
pleasing act. Another act which found
favor was a playlet, "Playmates," pre-
sented by Arthur Navel and company;
Sunberg and Renee, whirlwind dancers;
Clark and Gerard. song and dance team
John La Vier. a garrulous trapezist, who
kept up a string OF chatter while doing
hazardous stunts. and Billy Robinson,
who Is described as a BLACK Cloud OF
Smoke" were all well received.
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Globe

Frank Comfy. we'll known in the highest
musical circles of this city, attracted a
banner audience to the Globe. In addi-
ton to rendering selections OF artistic
merit, Mr.. Comfy included in his repertoire
a number OF songs which appeal to those
with fondness of humor. Mr.. Comfy
was easily the hit of the show and his
offering proved that good music is al
ways appreciated by the vaudeville
public.
The Waldorf Girls in a miniature musi-
cal comedy. presented a number Of sur
prises in the way of costumes and novel
ties. Icons Models de Luxe appeared in
artistic poses, which were highly APP
preciated. Others who were well received
were Richmind LeMay and company In a
sketch, The Inas Family. Gypsy dancers.
Morris and Parks and Clifford and Fields
In songs, patter and dancers.
THE Goddess" a feature photoplay,
proved to be a worthy added attraction.
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Estranged From Wife, Kills Himself

Estrangement from his wife caused
George Nusky. rs years old. 40 East
Louden street. Olney. TO commit suicide
by hurting himself in front of New
York express train at Frankford juno
tiou. Nusky told his brother-in-law, An
drew Elmer. 41l7 Salem street. that he
was going to end his life last night. but
the latter thought he was joking. Nusky
then went TO Tacony and Lewis streets
and waited for the train He and his
wife had been separated several months
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

!, 1,,,e whefe In this city John O'connor.
r,,, eaIs OLD. Is wandering today. The
Nv. are looking for him, as he has no
sna ms father and mother, Patrick
49, Asnes oconnor. 222l Ridge avenue.
ner,a sentenced for fishting by Magistrate
tlso u the 18th and Oxford streets sta
<oen, 'oaay. the man TO 30 days In the
mor,h. PRISON and the woman TO six
sx hro,h.h y .he House OF Correction. John 8
Nhlldren. "'''" " Nrueity 10
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Allegheny

The Allegheny opened with a flying start
yesterday, and in addition to providing
good vaudeville bill, pleased its patrons
with selections from a mammoth pipe
organ. Its inspiring music was greatly
enjoyed and the audience welcomed the
new feature with much applause. Billy
Tuite's Collegians unfolded the troubles
of boys at college and supplied an abund-
ance of up-to-date songs. other acts
which pleased were Beeman and Ander-
son, Drawee, Friske and Hambo. Harry
and Augusta Turpin, Dunley and Muer-
rill, and Ray Doolcy and company, in
comedy and songs.
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ho.,S '',ous a' nre was averted IN the ware
,1.{- ',s.ilct early today when nremen
o. ~. tu'ok run to a blazing warehouse
6a,.L- street and distinguished the
s. e1 ~ ~ The carnWath- Bell companv.a
-. eE,nt boa place. which IA nlf,,afed
81 H''I1' q Ine conaealea conlnaeraiaI
I..' ~ tne blaze wac confined fc fbe
81. tn1 basement and ne losr -.
''4n few hundred dolIar1.
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Seeks Death in Rooming House

Esther steinberg, 20 years old of sSs
Wilder street, this city. is at Bellevue
Hospital, New York. today, recovering
from the effects of inhaling Illuminating
gas with suicidal intent. The girl was
found half conscious in a lodging house
at 2S9 West 34th street. A letter addressed
TO Dear Max was found on the dresser
in her room, but the full name OF the
man did not appear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-07

A varied bill which would suit the
taste OF most any one. was presented at
the Cross Keys. The show was headed
steal Offering and they were we'll received.
The troubles OF an immigrant were
graphically shown In the sketch. "a Day
at Ellis Island" and Elkins. Fay and
Elkins aroused enthusiasm with a pleas
ipg rathskellar act. The Musical Lnndts,
who have not appeared la this vicinity
for some time. won favor with their
eornet, xylophone and either selections.
and John Polk In stories. and Wells and
Han were rewarded with applause. The
pictures are highly entertaining.
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William Penn

The opening OF the season at the Will
liam Penn Theatre saw an unusually
large crowd treated to an unusually good
performance. The honors were divided
equally among all the performers, It be-
ing the opinion that the show was about
tho same quality all the way through.
"The Earl and the Girl" a one-act mu-
steal comedy, made a pleasant impress
sion. Another act that made a hit was
the diving seals and the three Travlila
brothers, who stayed under water more
than four minutes. Other popular num-
bers OF the program were Savoy and
Brennan. ''The Laugh Producers";' The
Faynes; Mack and Sangster, two child
singers and dancers, and Wood. Nell
VILE and Phillips, who provoked much
merriment with their antics.
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Colonial

AL Whites "Kidland," presented by a
company of 10 clever Philadelphia chill
dren, was the feature of very pleasing
show at the Colonial Germantown, which
opened its season yesterday. The singing
of these juveniles is a treat to vaudeville
and there is plenty of comedy, which
makes good contrast The Malino
Opera Company pleased with famous Sc
lectiens Barney Williams and company
presented an act in which comedy was
the principal feature. Twsto showed
something new in the way of acrobatics,
and the Aerial Bartletts proved them
selves to be exceptional gymnasts.
There were lots of new ideas in the
pictures.
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Nine. Lydia Locke in Vaudeville

Nine. Lydia Locke. wife OF OrvilIe Har-
rold, a noted tenor. and herself grand
opera prima donna Of fame. made her
vaudeville debut at the Palace Theatre.
IN New York. yesterday afternoon. Nine.
Locke Is another singer who. since the
war has closed the European opera
houses. has sought new nelds She Was
enih uslas licaiiy received BY the audi
enoe. and her rendition Of the co,oraturo
passages viii their eifioult lFills and
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high notes, was remarkable. Her voice
partakes of the brilliancy and ease of
Tetrazzini's, and she delighted the opera
goers in the theatre with her classic
selections.
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that whatever shortcomings were notice
able In the scenery and other details at
the opening performances will be missing
from future productions.