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The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

At the Orpheum, *. C., Week Dec. "a.
A big holiday festival is announced by
the Orpheum for Christmas week com
mencing Sunday matinee, December 24
The bill will be headed by Alice Els and
and Corps de Ballet in Halloween a
novel fantasy in three scenes. which is an
elaborate version of the superstitions of
the earlier days
Quite out of the ordinary is the amusing
performance of Robert and Lawrence
Ward as BERTHE and Archie" They are
a swagger appearing pair who affect the
manneriSms of the English fop or mash.
Raymond Bond and Elizabeth Shirley
will be seen in an offering entitled Rem
nants." described by its author, Leslie
Bond. as a home-spun comedy.
Other acts the bill are
McDevitt, Kelly and Lucey presenting a
lively and entertaining sketch entitled
The Piano Movers and the Actress"
Edward Miller and Helene Vincent in a
musical comedy sketchette entitled In
the Cool of the Evening" by Thomas j.
Gray.
Four Readings known as sensational
jugglers of human beings, equilibristic
feats. somersaults and flying leaps being
some of their special features
The Brightons call themselves Artistic
Ragpickers. They produce landscapes
and innumerable other subjects with the
use of rags and work with lightning rap
idity.
The Orpheum Travel Weekly will pre-
sent views of picturesque Nam -Dinh, Indo-
China; scenes and customs in Moorish
Granada
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
Joe Risteen, who takes over the man
agement of the Iris Christmas day.

Mr. Risteen's management portends
big changes in the policy of the local
house. 1t signifies a more varied pro-
gram of pictures. The big feature at
fractions that are the table conversa-
ton of movie fans in the big centers
will be brought to Topeka and shown
while they are still new. Paramount
pictures will still form the main body
of the entertainment menu that the
Iris will afford, but big pictures of
other companies will also be shown.
One of the new managers first moves
was to secure the exclusive rights for
the new Fox Comedy Corporation
which is to go into the laugh making
business at tremendous outlay of
studios, equipment and stars.
Another move to take place in the
near future will be the securing of
an orchestra to supplement the music
of the organ at the Iris. Deals now
pending indicate that a big stage will
be added soon to the Iris, making
vaudeville and like features possible
Risteen is acquainted with the tenn
per of the Topeka theater public and
that with the host of friends which he
possesses, indicates a successful out
come of his venture. He has been
with the Merchant National bank for
several years, leaving an excellent po-
sition as paying teller to undertake his
new work.
Previous to his connection with the
bank he enacted minor roles in two
successful road presentations of popu-
lar successes He has coached plays
at Kansas university and Topeka He
managed Miss Nancy" produced last
spring for the benefit of the Lincoln
statue fund and the show enjoyed the
greatest financial success of any anna
teur production in years.
Joe" will be on hand Christmas to
greet the Iris patrons and his friends
in his new canacitY
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
TOPEKA
WOMEN'S
RECIPES
Fig Pudding.

Fig Pudding.
Il pound figs cut fine;
l cup chopped suet;
l cup sugar;
/ cup sour milk;
tablespoons molasses;
l teaspoon soda;
Pinch of salt.
Add sufficient flour to make a stiff bat
ter and steam three hours. Serve with
sauce.
Sauce.
1 egg and 1 cup sugar beaten together.
son MRS. THOS. r. JONES.
Cookies without Eggs.
cups sugar;
u cup butter;
"a cup lard
1 cup sweet milk;
teaspoon soda;
Flour to roll out well.
Before baking, dust the top of each
cookie with sugar.
MRS. J. D. GOSSETT.
Raisin Cake without Egg.
cups of sugar;
| scant cup of butter or other shortening
cups of buttermilk:
teaspoons of soda dissolved in the milk
cups of flour;
1 box of raisins;
L teaspoon of cloves:
1 teaspoon of cinnamon;
i teaspoon of nutmeg.
Cook the raisins. Drain off the water
and stir them into the batter
MRS. F. w. WATSON.
Cream of Potato Soup.
1 cup mashed potatoes;
cups milk.
II tablespoon butter;
l tablespoon flour.
/ slice onion;
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat milk and onion together. pour over
the mashed potatoes put thru coarse strain
er, add butter, flour and seasoning. Bring
to boil and serve very hot. A few Drowned
croutons to each plate.
MRS. T. F. DORAN.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
Lingering Coughs Arc Dangerous.

Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous.
Get rid of that tickling cough that keeps
you awake at night and drains your vital
ity and energy. DIR. Kings New Discovery
is a pleasant balsam remedy, antiseptic.
laxative and promptly effective. 1t soothes
the irritated membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cough is soon relieved Delay
is dangerous-get DIR. Kings New Dis
coyery at once. For nearly fifty years it
has been the favorite remedy for grippe.
Group, coughs and colds Get bottle to-
day at your Druggist, 50c--Adv.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
JOE RISTEEN TO IRIS
Popular Young Topeka Man to Intro
duce New Policy at Movie House.

Joe Risteen, popular young Topeka
man known for years here in connec-
ton with his work in amateur the
atricals, will take charge of the Iris,
commencing Christmas day. The
owners of the Iris have been flirting
with Mr.. Risteen for months to handle
the big Topeka movie house, but the
articles were not signed until this
week,
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
Els AT THE. gb
THEATRES


. Coming to the Grand.
christmas matinee and night-"The
FFame-Up."
Dec. 3O-"Hobson's Choice"
Jan. 9-'The World of Pleasure"
Jan 10-Aborn Opera company in The
B0hemian Girl"
Ian 13-"Saepherd of the Hills"
yan. 17-"Katinka."
Jan. 20-"The Blue Paradise"
Coming to the Majestic
christmas matinee and night-"Peck' .
BEi Boy"
Dec. p. 2s, 20 and 30-Griffith, The Hyp-
notist.
Ban. I. 2-TOm Po-yell's Minstrels.
Jan. = 9-"The other Mans Wife"
Ian 10, 20-"Freckles."
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

-The Frame-Up," Mr.. Byers new play,
suggests much that is prevalent in New
York both In tine social and the b siness
world The action OF the first
two acts takes place in New York.
aud of the last two. in Mexico. In the
lesisiiug roles of the Girl" aud the Drum
lner. Miss Mann and Mr.. Byers have parts
i'll, which strong, dramatic scenes FREEDOM
inate. with a dash of humor to offset the
seriousness Of the situations. Plenty of
coanedy fits deftly into the play, with here
aln there touches of tragic interest. The
scenic iuvesture of the play is appropriate.
Mr.. Byers and Miss Mann have surround
edA themselves with a most capable COM
more successful than their offerings of
previous seasons.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

eliobson's Choice" one of the most re-
freshing aud romantic comedies of the past
DECADE. under the management of the
Messrs. Shubert for a limited engagement
or two performances will be at the Grand
Saturday matinee and night. December 80,
direct from u run of one year in New
york. Boston aud Chicago with the orig
ilal English company. 1t is by Harold
Erichouse. with its locale in Lancashire.
II, ideB Payne is the stage producer and
tie charm of the production lies in the
fact that 1t is true study of human
nature made MP of clean. honest fun,
pathos and laughs not too subtle for even
thu tired business man but never too
bruad to be vulgar. The Messrs. Shubert
promise the original English company
which Is composed of such well known
players as Viola Roach, Galway Herbert.
Peg Greenwood, Lionel Evans, J. Z. Me
GEeGor. Nenie Atherton. w. +. Hill, James
= Malaidy, Noel Tearle, Thomas Donelly
aud others.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
Stage and Screen
BY DON

Among the successful plays produced in
New York last season, THE House of
Glass" was one of the most conspicuous.
This play ran continuously at the Gambler
theatre from September until June and en-
joyed excellent patronage thruout its long
engagement.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23
Observation-Disclosures"


Clergymen seldom, if ever, endorse a play
without reservation. yet in the case of the
morality play. Experience" written by
George V. Hobart. which comes to the
Grand they have fairly broken all records
for. enthusiastic commendation. Primarily y
teis Is pay Lor put as +h IL
world, and his triumph over the maze of
temptations which usually beset youth on
every hand, it has been pronounced by
the clergy a help to all young men. The
play ran 0 months in New York, months
in Boston and Z months in Chicago 1t
comes here under the direction of Messrs.
Elliott Comstoek and Gest. There are 10
scenes in the play and it is presented by a
company of 50 pc, pie.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

George NJ. Cohan has deserted Broadway
to this extent. He has entered the movie
game using a version of broadway
Jones" his wedge. and the pictures will
be shown in tank towns as well as in the
metropolis.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

Arrangements have just been completed
whereby the Messrs. Shubert will present
at ,the Grand soon THE Blue Paradise y
n delightful and popular recent Viennese
opefetta. The Blue Paradise" first pre-
Eented in Vienna two years ago was writ
ten. by Leo Stein author of The Merry
widow. while the musical score is by
Edpund Eysler, composer of The Peasant
Girl Edgar Smith made the American
adaptation, with additional lyrics by Her
bert Reynolds and blanche Merrill and
songs by Leo Edwards. For its local en-
E1Eemeut the Messrs. Shubert are sending
Ane east and beautiful chorus totaling
1eu persons. In addition to the original
scenic iHvestifure, -.The Blue Paradise
carries special orchestra.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

.'It never SHOWS but it frosts'' local the
ater owners say in regard to the attend
ance slump this week.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

The Lfebler company's production of
.Ibe Garden Of Allah" which comes to
the Grand soon. is one of the most grip
pnng dramas Of recent years. Not only
as production does The Garden of
Allah" scintillate. but there is an absorb
ing dramatic conflict in It also. 1t tells
the story o, a great battle between two
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

minds-two souls There are many Orien-
tai features in the production. including
the natives who live in the street of the
Ouled Males. the camel drivers, who dis
mount to bow towards Mecca at the risin g
of the sun. the courtiers, porters and
guides. with whom one comes in contact
at Biskra, Algiers, at the edge of the
desert, and horses, carnels, donkeys and
goats, from that far off country
"Hit-the-Trail-HOIlid
Comedy Characterization to a pronounced
degree is the important element in arriv
ing at the farcical moments in "Hit-the
Trail Holiday" which Cohan and Harris
will present in this city shortly. Geo. M.
Cohan, the author, always aims to give the
public rip-roari1g laugh provoker, and
when it is said New York laughed longer
over 'Hit-the- Trail Holiday" than it did
over 1T Pays to Advertise" the local the
ater goers may start rocking with pleas
ure.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

orpheum-Fhoto features.
1ris-Photo features.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

The latest idea in the movies is the mak-
ing of "All-Star films The idea has
been taken up by the National Association
of the Motion Picture Industry, and which
will soon issue number of series entitled
something like this How the Great Stars
Make Love" Funny Scenes With the
Funny Stars. Movie Stunts and Daredev-
IL EeatS''
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23


Lovers of comedy have a treat in store
in the coming of the new "Peck's Bad Boy
which has been entirely rewritten and set
of successes to his credit The situations
are laid in and around Shultzs Grocery
Store and are funny to the extreme, the
clever comedians never let an opportunity
pass to create laughter and the pretty girls
go to make the picture complete. Miss Lola
Daniels has been especially engaged for
the title role and is supported by a well
selected company of fun makers 1t will
and night.
Griffiths in Return Engagement.
1.-The Great Griffiths" will play a return
engagement at the Majestic for four days
starting Wednesday night He has ar
ranged a special program for this engage
ment with entirely new class of subjects
and has something especially funny for
those who visit the Majestic while he Is
there. Ladies will re admitted free on the
opening night when accompanied by a per-
son with one paid ticket.
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23


One Of the best of all Winter Garden pro-
duatiOns is a World of Pleasure" the
larest extravaganza sent tour from that
temple OF amusement Each and every one
OF the twenty-four numbers possesses
enough merit to be a featured theme num-
ber in itself. Particularly true is this of
tile delightful little song Pretty Baby"
The music is from the pen of Sigmund
Romberg. while Harold Atteridge is
sponsible for the lyrics, and the book of
the play. The scenic effects, music and
comedy supported by a chorus of the
ro44peest and most beautiful girls who
ever graced musical revue, are the chief
faeters Of this productions success There
IS also noteworthy cast headed by Will
Log Norris. COnroy and LIE Marie, the
Cohrtney sisters Wanda Lyon, Collins and
HafT- Mcmahon. Diamond and Chaplow
Mafearet Edwards and Rosie Quin, all of
W NOM viii positively appear during its en-
gaaement at the Grand soon.
THE Bohemian Girl"
frue musical and dramatic worth must
be-embodtd In an opera which has held
mn4isputed place In popularity for at least
1yG generations and which, when revived
win more elaborate production than ever
blythe AboEn Opera company has had
ner life OF six years far. Such an Of
ferine Is The bohemian Girl" to be pre-
scented here by the Aborn organization in
the hear .future.-r
The Topeka state journal., 1916-12-23

The movies are the present craze in ia
pan. The almond eyed fans of Chrysan-
themumland insist upon slapstick for
choice, with detective stories variant
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23
COOL WAVE OFFSETS PERIL OF
ICE FAMINE

The cool wave has apparently saw
ed Chicago from the Threatened ice
famine. Several of the big dealers
say that the drop in temperature has
so relieved condition that they be-.
lieVe they will be able to satisfy all
demands without raising the price.
However, a return of the intense heat
may bring on another shortage. The
Consumers Co. issued a statement
that they had plenty Of ice for every
body today. -
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23

DR.. H. c. Huffman, Youngstown ocu-
list, triumphantly declared today fol-
lowing successful ending of record
fast of 81 days
Yesterday Huffman's stomach did
not rebel when he ate watermelon.
On two other occasions he tried to
break his fast with some fruit, but
found that it did not agree with him.
This is third year Huffman tasted.
Two years ago he went without food
80 days and last year 40 days.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23


HIGHER IN CHICAGO
The high cost of living has scared
again, and comparisons of prices of
fOOdstuffs today with those Of year
ago show that there has been an in
crease of 25 per cent.
With hogs selling at highest, prices
-$11.3O 100 poUnds-since 1866 and
predictions by provision men that
price will go to $12 next month, there
was a general increase in other hV-
ing necessities which will cost Mr..
Average Man quarter more on each
dollar he spends.
Pork prices were up today con-
siderabIy. Pork, used in baked beans,
was quoted at % cents a pound, an
increase of 5 cents. Pork chops were
up to "a cents a pound, Is per cent
over a year ago's prices. Boiled ham
sold for 80 cents, an advance of 6
cents.
Beans, sold at 5 cents a pound a
year ago, cost IL cents today. Can
ned baked beans have increased from
10 cents to 10 cents a pound.
A year ago peas sold for Is cents
a pound; now they are rs. Lettuce
10 cents a head, is now sold for 80
cents. Mushrooms have doubled
Beef is now selling from IL to 20
cents per pound wholesale, increase
Of rs per cent. Canned goods have
gone up 100 per cent. Butter and
eggs have remained about the same.
Milk now sells for cents a quart
against cents a year ago.
Flour continues to gain. 1t is now
selling for 834 cents a pound, as
compared with z cents a year ago.
The wholesale price of flour today
was $3.50 and last year it was $3.50.
TO PRINTER: AID THIS TO HIGH
COST OF LIVING STORY
Geneva, O., AUG. Pat was. only
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

Douglas Park Y. P. S, L. sewing
circle meets tonight at home of Mis-
Weinstein, 1908 S. Turner av.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-23

Jacob Lindhiemer, asst county
treas, hurt when auto hit street car.
Clinton Wilson, 3265 Forest aV.,
negro, stabbed with needle at the
stockyards. Serious condition. M.
Kocharak sought by police.
NEW YORK STOCKS. u. S.
Steel common SO. Market irregular
account of profit taking.
WEATHER FORECAST
Fair and slightly warmer tonight;
Thursday fair and warmer; gentle
northwest winds becoming variable.
Temperature Tuesday-Highr 81,
low IS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
VOTE FOR DEFEATED CANDIDATES.
The Baker totals for the defeated candi.
: VOTE For coNGREssMEN.

The Baker totals for the nominations for
Congressmen-at-Large show that three of
the Penrose ticket. Congressman Crago and
Garland and Joseph Mclaughlin, and one
of the Brumbaugh ticket, Congressman John
r. K Scott were nominated. Mclaughlin
edged out Isador Sobel. of Erie, who also
was on the Penrose ticket. The four win
ing nominees with their totals were:
Crago. Observation-Disclosures. 199,7ss
Garland. ..........-........ 196,746
Scott. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 184.691
Mclaughlin. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 161,344
The vote for Sobel was $4,000 and for
Congressman Daniel F. Lafean 139,747.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
LLOYD GEORGE BEGINS
pACFICATION TASK; SEES
IRISH FACTION CHIEFS
Confers With Various Leaders in
Downing Street and Expresses
Hope of Successful
Event
SOON TO VISIT IRELAND

LONDON, May &C.
The FIRST step toward the paclflcation Of
ireland was taken today by David Lloyd
George, the Government mediator, when he
held conferences with number Of Irish
leaders.
II Is understood that Mr.. Lloyd-George
viii soon go to ireland, where he will con-
fer with local leaders in both the North
and South.
The conferences today took place In
Downing street and after Mr.. Lloyd-George
said that despite the difficulties of his task
he was confident OF success
Among those with whom the peace
maker win have dealings are John Red
mond, I. p. O'Connor. William O'Brien
Sir Edward Carson and leaders Of the Sim
Feners.
It is the object of Mr.. Lloyd George to
establish basis for a new Government in
ireland that will be satisfactory to all fac
tions. Newspapers both in England and
Ireland commented favorably upon the ap.
pointment of the munitions Minister as
pacihcator of Ireland.
The Exchange Telegraph quotes various
leaders Of the Ulster Unionists as saying
that the only terms upon which they will
agree to settlement of the Irish question
is exclusion of Ulster province from the
home rule bill and redistribution of Par
llamentary seats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
THIEVES FINGERPRTNTS
IN CHEESE GIVE CLUE
"Yeggs" Tap Safe in Woodland
Avenue Store-Two Suspects
Caught After Fight

Finger prints left in cheese by safe
crackers, who celebrated the theft Of Sto9
from the Acme Tea Company store, I'LL
woodland avenue. by feasting upon the
dellcatessen about them, will be used as
evidence against two suspects captured
after a revolver fight with policemen In
another section of West Philadelphia.
The prisoners, who give their names as
william Kane, 20 years old, and Walter
Edwards, 81 years old, say they live In
New York They were carrying a suit
case when accosted by John Garrick In an
alley in the rear of his home at 6020 Lane-
downe avenue early this morning. Gar
rick notified Sergeant Abrams, at the e1st
and Thompson streets station, and Mounted
Policeman Parks, with Policemen McSwig-
gan and Watts, afoot, were sent to round
the men up. ....
At the approach of the bluecoats the men
ran out of the alley into Edgewood street.
The policemen fired shots into the air to
halt them. Kane responded by drawing a
revolver and threatening to shoot Watts.
other shots were exchanged, and the chase
led to Media and Edgewood streets before
the men were overpowered and taken to
the station house.
The suitcase. when opened was found
to contain a set of burglars tools, including
an 'old man." a contrivance used as a
lever to pry open safe doors. Lieutenant
Ewing did not obtain any information from
the prisoners after two hours of persistent
quzzing When word OF the Acme store
robbery reached the station house. the
Lieutenant decided to send the suspects to
City Hail. Their finger prints will be
compared to the marks in the cheese, and
they will be lnterrogated further by detec-
tives because OF the numerous grocery store
robberes recently reported, all Of which
places have been entered by means Of tools
similar to those found In the suitcase.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
STRONGEST PEACEPLEA
EXPECTED OF WILSON
Presidents Address to League to
Enforce Amity May Refer
to Europe

WASHINGTON, May 2e.--Presldent Will
son has virtually completed speech to be
delivered tomorrow evening before the
League to Enforce Peace. It will be short,
requiring but is or 90 minutes to deliver.
Those who are familiar with the attitude
of mind of the President prophesled his
address tomorrow night would be his
torical exposition. He is deeply engrossed
with the subject, II ls said and has given
deep thought to the speech during the last
week.
The belief prevails among officials close
to the President that the time has come to
SOW the seed for peace.
The speech made by the President at
Charlotte, N. c., last week, has been de-
scribed as being the first step to this end.
Tomorrow night he will go further, 1t Is
declared showing the belligerent nations
have apparently reached a deadlock, and
that victories have been recorded to the
advantage of both sides, and II Is believed
the President may even go SO far as to in.
dicate cessation of hostilites should
not await any overwhelming victory by
either side.
Those close to the President describe him
as being in n position of feeling his way
on the subject. 1t Is taking much of his
closest thought and attention, they say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-26
Buttermilk and Radishes Fatal

William Butler, 81 years old, of 1914
Marion street, Camden. died suddenly on
wednesday night after having been stricken
with acute Indigestion as the result of
blinking buttermilk and eating radishes.