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The Washington herald., 1916-04-28
CORNELLIANS HONOR FUERTEs

Painter Guest Mt Tea and shows
Bird Canvnsses.
The Cornell Club gave a tea at its
rooms. 1904 H street northwest, Wednes-
day afternoon, in honor of Louis Agassiz
Fuertes, 81. who is visiting Washington
Mr., Fuertes is widely known for his
paintings of birds, which combine ac-
curacy of detail with a high artistic
quality. He showed a number of his
paintings during the afternoon, and said
he has been painting the mammals oi
North America.
Those attending the tea were DR.. II. e
Ames, president; T. K. BryanI A. e
Dunn. II. B. Fear, Koliang Yih, F. II
Hazard, r. P Ripley, H. w. Peaslee
secretary
The Washington herald., 1916-04-28

Il is reported that of fields have been
discovered in the Vacuifa mountains OF
Bolivia.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
Moodmnn Unwilling.

The woodman camp held unyeil'
ing services last Sunday at the cem-
etery. The weather was fearfully hot
but there was a big crowd in attend
ance.
There were five monuments I'M
yelled with the beautiful and i'm
pressiye ceremonies Of the order
These we're the stones at the graves
OF Lee Eubank, J. T. Ramsey, II. II
Gotten, W. S. Moreland and F. NJ
Chenoweth.
p. NJ Bolln was master OF ccre-
monies,
An appropriate vocal number was
rendered by Messrs Ed Curry l.. NJ
Deavours, j. p. Chambless and Wal
ter Curry, Miss Willie Mae wllks re-
cited the poem. "oh, why should tho
spirit OF mortal be proud" Her read
ing was impressive and beautiful
Mrs Jas. L. spiller delivered the ad-
dress Of the occasion.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
DELEGATES ELECT PoINDExTER

Before taking up the Love-Poln-
dexter contest for the position Of Ma
tlonal Committeeman for Texas, lead
ers In the st. Louis convention de-
clded that before the contest could
come to the floor Of the convention
the state delegation must elect The
Texas delegates held a caucus and
gave 30 10 votes for Poindexter
and 10 for Love.
Some Of the Committee wanted to
canvas the votes cast at San Antonio
but that plan was defeated and the
committee voted their individual
preferences and Love got left We
are yet ignorant Of the actual vote
In the San Antonio convention and
those who believe Love was elected
will continue to believe 80.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
PREPARATIONS FOR ODD
FELLOWS MEETING

Preparations arc moving forward
for the ENTERTAINMENT OF the many
visitors who VIII be In attendance
upon The meeting OF the West Texas
0ddfelow Association which meets
10 Snyder. August and and Srd. The
following committee has been ap-
pointed 70 have full charge Of the en-
tire meeting 90 far as making all
prior arraneements in the way of ad-
vertIsIns. decorating and entertain
ment, ote.. IL concerned E. F. Smith
A. Johnston. J. A. Farmer
This Is one OF the biggest things
thst has ever come to Snyder In tho
way Of a convention, as 1t is expected
that all towns In West Texas will be
represented. The business and pro
fessIonal men OF Snyder, are getting
behind Tho committee with their sup
port: as this convention comes as a
result Of the united efforts of the
business men and the Snyder lodge
Of OddieIovs and Rebekahs.
Como to Texas and on to Snyder.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
AMONG THE MERCHANTS


Miss Leila Burleson Is the prlnci-
pal saloslady at The Arcade.
Doc Echols is now with Johnson
Eros, the store for men and young
men.
Messrs. Terry and Moffett have
purchased the Guarantee Tailoring
establishment and have taken
charge.
c. S. Perkins a Co., are moving
into the Perkins building on the west
eide of the square, and Caton-Dodson
Dry Goods Company will occupy the
building vacated by him while Mrs.
Many is having her building recon
structcd and enlarged.
Mrs. Wood Williams Of Spur Is the
guest OF her parents. J. c. Burleson
and family
a. D. Dcdson has remodeled the
interior Of iis home on the west side
and otherwise bcautifled the prem
isob.
An pirdome Is beng constructed
In the wllmeth block and same will
soon be occupied by-
r. +. Rsnken and family will oc-
cupy the Eubank home the Eubank
family having decided to move to
Corpus Christi
Oscar Lykcs II the Manhattan, is
suffering from . rpralncd foot oc-
cpsloned from a miitap at the ball
game. Although iomcwhat disflgur-
ed. his side won the game,
The Reel Theatre ls giving the peo-
pie some excellent movie attractions
and the people are taking adyant-
age Of the amusements by backing
the house.
The woodrow hotel 10 becoming
famous by the splendid music in the
parlors during the evening hours.
Mrs. Gladys Tyson is now the mu-
steal director of the Reel Theatre.
Col. A. C. Wilmeth has become q
noted day-dream orator His predic-
tons are bound to come true.
Townsend Oldham & CO., are maxi
ing a speciality of odd pants for Sat
urday and Monday. Il you are In the
market read their advertisement
Il. n. Matthews Of the quality store
for ladies' ls looking after his farm
interests In Central Texas. He will be
absent from the city several days.
sheriff W. A. Mcrrcll was nura-
ing an injured hand early iuehc week
occasloned by an auto bite.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
u. A. GOODWIN FOR
COUNTY SURVEYOR

Attention is called this week to
the announcement OF Mr.. II. A.
Goodwin, for the Office of County
Surveyor Of scurry county.
Mr. Goodwin needs no Introduction
al our hands. He has lived here for
many years and is fayorably known
to many people. He has been a plon-
Ger surveyor here since the early
days Of this country and is familiar
with the lines and titles Of probably
every section OF land in scurry coun-
ty and has had much experience In
adjoining counties
He Is strictly honest and reliable.
and emlnently well qualified to dis
charge the duties Of the office.
Give due consideration to HIS
claims and fitness for the Office Of
Surveyor
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
To the Voters Of scnrry County

have decided to enter the race
for Surveyor Of scurry County and
take this means OF reaching the peo-
pie with my announcement feel
that / need not mention my ability
to flll the office as all the older set
tiers OF this county know me and
know my record and the new men
who care to know this may ask
those who know and let them say
whether or not have filled the of
fee with satisfaction. ! came to this
section OF the country almost a year
before the county was organized and
was elected surveyor when the coun-
~ was organized in July Of 1884 and
filled that office until November fol-
lowing and then agala elected In
1886 which office filled until No
yember 1899. Then again In 1909
/ was elected and filled the office for
q few years and again stepped aside
for others. | feel that my experience
in this Office makes me qualified to
take care Of the work At least as
well as anyone that is available. !
have run more land lines In Scurry
N..a D.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
Girls Auxiliary

The Girls Auxiliary met with
Mrs. C.. r, Lockhart Monday even
Ing in Missionary meeting. The
program was interesting and well
rendered. our visitors were Misses
Anita Pulley and Miss Brooke Lee.
Mrs. Lockhart served delicious re-
freshments. We are going to have a
picnic next Monday evening and we
hope that each member will be pres
emit REPORTER
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
Married In Mississippi

The Signal learns that Miss Doug
las Fox, Of Duck Hin, Mississippi,
well known In Snyder was married
on Wednesday Of this week to Mr..
jefferson u. wilkins Of the same
town. The lady has visited Mrs. Lot
tie smrdiyant and daughters In Sny-
der several times and has quite o.
number of friends and acquaintance
here
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16

We desire to announce to the poo
pie OF snyder and scurry county that
we have moved our grocery store ia
the Perkins building on the west
side OF the square which was former
ly occupied by Hunter Mercantile Co.
Your continuous patronage Is re-
specially solicited.
1 C. S. Perkins Grocery Co.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16

Messrs. Mercer q Jones, dealers In
country produce. have made a siren
uous effort to buy all your country
produce. chickens, eggs, hides, etc.
and feel they now deserve an oppor-
tunity to buy all you bring to town.
II you have anything to sell don't
hesitate to get their offer before you
dispose Of your produce Remember
we are located south Of the post Of
flee l.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
McihndI.t MIssionnry Auxiliary

Tho Methodist Missionary Auxill-
airy met In regular session Monday,
June 18th. The delegates returned
from the Conference filled with en-
thuslasm. renewed in spirit; bring
ing many good thoughts to help US
along the way. The absent ones miss
ed treat. We were pleased to have
Mrs. Or. Howell visit rs.
The lesson for Monday June 10
will be In the Missionary Voice. A
good attendance is desired
-supt Publicity.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
Notice.

From July LIST, | will operate my
cars, buses and baggage wagons,
strictly for cash. This applies to ey-
erybody alike, so please have your
fares ready.
Q SNYDER TRANSFER co.
Q BY Jim Ellis Mgr
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16

The following Invitation ls being
issued this week
"Mlss Dun Durclle Dawson pupil
of Mrs. H. l.. Hutchcson requests
your presence at her Graduation EX-
orclsos June 80, 1915 at eight thirty
o'clock The First Christian Church
snyder ToSas.'
Miss Dula is one of snyder
brightest ard sweetest young ladies
and you WIN enjoy her rcadings.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16

FOR SALE Good horse. fine Jersey
milk COW and two nice bred gifts,
Sale at my home in snyder Saturday
$500 .. m. Positively must 60 The
highest offer in cash accepted, Sold
separately or altogether +. A. Wat
son
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16
Notice.

From July LIST, will operate my
cars, buses and baggage wagons
strictly for cash. This applies to ev-
erybody alike, so please have your
fares ready.
SNYDER TRANSFER co.
BY Jim Ellis, Mgr
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1916-06-16

The City Garage is having Won
derful success with the Wonder Gas
Machine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
IT'S THE CLOTHES
THAT MAKE THE
ACTOR

There are few leaders of mems fashions
who possess one hundred and fifty suits
OF clothes. Such is the record number held
by John Lorenz the popular leading man
or the Knickerbocker Players. which IL
giving successful engagement at the
Knickerbocker Theatre.
Mr. Lorenz's snrtorial displays are ever
n source of interest 60 the patrons OF the
West Philadelphia playhouse. In his ca.
pacty of hero, week after week, he is nat
urally called upon to assume various kinds
OF personages in all grades of society. 1t
is therefore no easy task for him to always
cal parlance
BY thorough study of mems fashions,
added to an especially keen sense of the
original, Mr.. Lorenz has been able TO ac-
quire n wardrobe that would arouse the
envy of John Drew. During his short ca
reer he has played more than 200 different
parts, and as each OF these calls for virtu-
ally an entire change of wardrobe II can
readily be seen how he has gotten together
such a large assortment OF habilments.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
WHAT DOES THE
PUBLIC WANTa
BRENON KNOWS

One day visitor at the studio where
Herbert Brenon was directing the produc-
tion OF war Brides" which ls 20 be shown
at the Stanley Theatre. asked. do you
believe in giving tho public what Il wants
or teaching II to want something better
than It knows?'
1T is impossible TO give tho public come.
thing It doesn't want" Mr.. Brenon re-
piled. much less selling II that something.
But this does not mean that II ls neces-
sary to travel In the old. deeply worn ruts,
In nhotodramas. as IN nli other arts, there
are certain fundamental things that appeal
to the public universally. The primal pas
slons and emotions that are the basis OF
poetry and painting cannot fail to attract
the public because they are deep-rooted in
the human consciousness. The photodrama
is simply the modern form OF expression
Therefore. 30 long as the artist deals with
truth he Is bound to give the public what
II wants, always has wanted and always
will want
Usually however. when you speak of Civ
ing The public what II wants YOU refer to
the superficial and cheap form of motion
picture because that is what the public
'-N'''NN W NaHNs AN n matter OF tnCt,
tnis 10 not true The majority OF moving
pictures have been bad when Judged by any
standard OF the other arts, just as the ma
lority or the locomotives built fifty years
ago are bad when judged by tho standard OF
modern mechanics. Each new art must
eNoIVe It's own standards, and every one
KNOWS that most OF the worst motion pic
lures OF today are better than most OF tho
oost ones OF i've years ago. What I am
Always trying 10 do. therefore is TO reach
lhe new standard which does not vet exist
ana IL | do reach that then I strIke ont
osain Tor a still higher point. That is. in
wants "N ~
because the public reads a lot of trashy
nctioh' II does not follow that this trash
nolds higher place in the public esteem
man the works OF Victor Hugo and Dickens
IL Is in greater evidence that Is ALI Ant
whenever modern writer even approxl-
mates the deep humanity OF those two nov
ellsts he wins instantaneous recognition
mere ~ not enough good literature TO sat-
lsty the public demand for reading matter.
30 there Is not enough good photodramn TO
I'LL the demand, and so the public takes tho
next best, because Il insists upon seeing
pictures, just as II insists upon reading But
the success of the companies which have
made definite effort to bring their pro-
auctions up to an artistic point shows that
the public has no set ideas of what IL wants,
or mt least those ideas cannot be measured
by the perpetual success OF unworthy pro-
ductlons"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

quered the musical comedy field abe A.
cided TO enter the dramatic rsnis ~, ~
prove oonclusively that she could ~
either line Of parts pay
Remembering her successes IN -,ch =.
slcal comedies as The Gay Muslolan.a ..fS,.
Dollar Princess" '"The siren" ana sars.
Marriage Market Il was not easv ,o, ~.
TO break away from this line or yyort ~,
her determination recognized no obs,sciss
ana she eventually realized her anbltior
Since entering the dramatic ranhs -.
has appeared with John Drew in "a sing,s
Man." with Billie Burke In The Mlnd.tSs.
Paint Girl" In Tho Salamander'' ana 4,
What Happened at Twenty-Five"
The early part OF last year she erea,,s
the lending feminine role in ''Inslds ~
Lines" which she played with success foy
two seasons. No In Seven Chnncos.
Miss McComas has the most congenIai roI.
OF her career and one in which the critics
agree she is at her best.
Hard work is Miss McComas's secr., =,
success. She Is never satisfied with hers.If
and is always striving TO improve her woyh
Considering these facts, IL is not surprlsln~
that she has won such n distinct place an
the present-day stage and one no doubt
sho will even moro firmly establish in the
years to come,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

The feature OF tho Arcadia the last three
days OF next week. will he LouiHe Glaum,
Charles Ray, Robert McKlm. Charles H..
French. Margaret Thompson and other
popular players In The Weaker Sex" This
Is "a feminist drama, which discusses tho
right of "A woman to continue her chosen
profession after she is married.
A. r. +.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
The BiOgrdphy of q
"PeNnd. Dutch" Play

Continued from Page Five
dinner 90 answer n New York telephone
call: VIII you come down 20 New York?
Mrs, Flske wants you. She would like a
few more changes" ] went. Seven weeks
later, when / came home the play had been
rewritten, rehearsed. produced and new
third act put In after the opening per-
formancc, and the seven weeks were weeks
to remember
had gone over to Newark, to quiet
hotel. taken n suite at one end OF the cor
ridor. where few passed my door. laid in n
supply of writing materials and n type
writer. And there for three weeks Mrs
Fslte and I wrestled with "Erstwhle
Susan"
And AS we wrestled the original Susan
disappeared and another Susan Of a far
higher type took her place--a Susan illumI-
mated with the mind and thought of the
player who has created her For with Mrs
Fiske before my eyes and constantly In my
mind, Susan emerged, the eternully buoyant,
the great soul, the optimIst. the humorist,
the all-conuuerlng
1t was n joyous experience, n funny one,
fitting out Susan for the woman who was
to play her. plllng up obstacles upon OBJ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
WHY 1 LOVE
MUSIC
BY F1sKE o'HARA

II is Just az natural for the human voice
TO slng MS 70 speak. The human race sang
since the creation OF Adam. Exclamations
Of Joy and grief have musical characters.
tics. It is perfectly evident that singing
preceded all musical instruments, and 1t Ia
only natural to suppose that the first musl-
cal instrument ever discovered or invented
must have been Of the very simplest design
for instance, the reed.
Music was slow In It's development. We
do know. however from ancient paintings
that the Egyptians had many musical In.
struments-harps, guitars, flutes Of various
dcsigns-but we have no idea as to tho
merits OF these instruments II Is claimed
for the Jewish race that musical instru'
ments were universally used in all their
religious ceremonies, and the Bible speaks
OF It more than frequently. Solomon, II
Is said, had $4,000 musical Instruments Mt
tho dedication of his temple Trumpots
were used in war.
Our Lord spoke OF His angels who would
come on earth again with loud trumpets.
The Crooks oXcolled In every art. painting,
sculpture and architecture but music
seemed to be treated very indinerently by
that talented race, In lndia-wth the
Hlndug-musio was strongly developed.
The Romans adopted the first written music,
which seemed to have it's first real insplra-
tlon In playing an important part in re-
llglouB reform. Palostrina is considered It's
creator. Today he Ia the model OF all the
great composers OF sacred music, CarRllerl
and Allegrl succeed him. The latter is the
author OF the famous Mlserere. Secular
music naturally kept moving as the times
advanced. The world might never have
had the dramatic style of music without
Monteverdc, his audaclous operate airg
opening up n now sphere to express modern
art.
In 1864 StradIvarlus gave the world. you
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

7taces. Just for the sheer Joy Of seeing Mrs.
Flsltc take tho hurdle All my sporting
blood was up and 80 the new Susan sprang
into being, the Susan some one has called
tho woman with the soul Of Christ and
with an infinite sense OF humor."
Perhaps / may be pardoned for running
far aneld and making my "Erstwhlle
Susan" turn every obstacle into an asset,
every defeat into victory And because
she does this, because even In her most
whimsical lines she ever expresses the spirit
Of unconqucrable resolve, doing everything
she sets out TO do and making every barrier
steppng stone feel that Juliet has been
worth all she has cost
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
Wherethe Evening
Ledger Universal
Weekly
Can Be Seen

MONDAY
Savoy Theatre, 18th and Market sts
Jumbo Theatre, Front and Girard Ave.
SOInersct Theatre. hensinEton Ave. and
Keystone Theatre. 10th and South SITS.
Verdi Hall. 7th and Christian sts~
TUESDAY
Plaza Theatre, nroad aud Porter Sta
Victor Theatre, Franklin and CleArield Sta.
Keystone, 10th and South SITS.
WEDNESDAY
Palm Theatre
Mammoth Theatre. eth st. and GIrard Ave.
Cnyugn Theatre.
Gladstone.
Eastwlck.
Stanley Theatre, 10th and Market SITS.
Empire Thentrs. Frnnkford.
RoNbOrOugh Theatre.
West Allegheny Theatre.
FRIDAY
Stanley Theatre 18th and Market Sts
Market st. Theatre. 383 Market ST.
COhOeksink Theatre. 9th and Diamond Sta,
Richmond Theatre. Richmond nnd Cleariield.
Paramount Theatre.
Ontario Theatre
Great Southern Theatre.
Wayne Theatre.
SATURDAY
Stanley Theatre. 10th and Market SITS
OyerbroOk Theatre, 03d and HayerfOrd Ave.
ForspnpEh's Theatre, 9Th and Race SITS.
Point liree5e Theatre. Point breeze Ave. and
Star Theatre. SIst and Wharton SITS.
Majestic Theatre
TlVoll Theatre. iith st. aud FaIrmount Ave.
Model Theatre.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

Jnanceat which be-
gins It's second and
last week at the Car
rick Theatre tomor-
row night, Is one OF
the most versatile
leading women now
before the phbllc.
Not only Il she per-
fectly At home In
comedy or drama.
but she also won
considerable laurels
in musical comedy.
The average act
ress who can play
one line OF parts well
usually considers her.
self fortunate, but
Miss McComas was
not SO easily salts
fed. Having con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

A stronger bill could hardly have been
devised Tor the entertainment OF the pntrona
OF the belmont than the one prepared for
the first week of tho New Year. Ethel
Barrymore will be the first star for Mon.
day, Tuesday and Wednesday In the movie
version OF the story of "The Awakening Of
Helena Ritchc"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

might say, tho acme of perfection in musical
instruments--the StradlvariuB violin OF
course musical Instruments have advanced.
but what 10 there on this old earth today
TO beat the Stradvarus? | guard my own
Strad' as carefully as II II were human.
Sometimes. when l become wrapped up IN
II, 1 almost feel It is When on tour
keep II In my safety deposit vault until I
return home again. II IS too precious to
take travelling. ! could not replace H.
though II were Insured for million dollars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

The advent OF the New Year will be
ushorod in nt the Victoria at midnight Sun.
day. when there viii be a special perform.
ance at which the principal production will
DO Frank keenan, In THE sin Yo DO" for
the many who will undoubtedly take nd.
vantage OF thiB opportunity to assist 1917
to enter This attraction will continue on
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30
ONE OF THE
SEVEN
CHANCES

Carroll McCofnas, who plays the ,s..,.
feminine role in David Beiasco's prod,s,,..
OF Rot Cooper Megfue's comesv sss''oa -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-30

According to tho manager OF the Rlalto
tho people OF Germantown and tho sur
rounding districts will be provided with
much happiness In celebration OF the new