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Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1916-04-07

Matinee at 2.So. A special candy
matinee for the kiddies Saturday ev-
ening. Every kiddie gets candy free
at tho door
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

trict. There Wallace worked on ranch,
ran a hotel and worked on the Government
survey OF the Shoshone Dam. He soon re-
turned to New York and secured a Job on
the New York Star as cub reporter.
He then appeared in vaudeville in The
Girl and the Ranger" n sketch by his
father. At the close of his season he went
with the Selig Company where he remained
for nine months playing bits. characters,
leads and everything that came along. Here
no learned to operate a motion picture
camera, but becoming tired of the motion
picture work he Joined the Motor Magazine
as assistant editor. While acting in this
capacity he secured the motion picture
rights to THE Confession" and sold 1t to
the Vitagraph Company, and he and his
father appeared in the picture. He was
with the Vitagraph IL months playing leads
opposite Florence Turner. He left the Vita
graph to play leads for the Reliance eastern
company. He came West with Otis Turner
and with the Universal he directed, acted
set up the camera and wrote the scripts
Just before Joining the LasSy forces he
was with d. w. Grifflths appearing in The
Birth of n Nation as the blacksmith. Be-
sides appearing with Geraldine Farrar in
Lasky productions, Mr.. Reid has starred
with Mae Murray in "To Have and to
Hold" and with Cleo Ridgely in a num-
ber of photoplays, the latest, "The Selfish
woman" which will be seen at the Stanley
the first half of next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
WILDWOOD TO BE HOST
TO PHOTOPLAY STARS
AND STATES FTREMEN
Convention of Screen Actors
Will Be Held July 16 at
Resort-"Laddies" Meet
the Twelfth
GREAT PRIZES OFFERED

WILDWOOD, N j.. July s.-"The Spirit
of '16" was manifested the last week when
the resort filed with Independence Day va
cationists, who flocked to this national play
ground in such streams that 1t seemed ths
great arriving throngs would never cease
coming. 1t proved to be the Greatest
Fourth" crowd that the resort has ever wit
messed, according to the statements made
by some of the old residents,
Many of the visitors took advantage Of
the four holidays and laid their plans to
stay over the balance of the week. some
even longer, and with the weekend add.
ton of visitors who come regularly, whether
or not something special Is offered in the
way of entertainment, has resulted in a
regular jam. Business men and hotel men
arc jubIant. as their houses are filling UP
at the benefits derived from the great multi
tude OF visitors.
This week saw the opening of the large
auditorium of the Casino Pier Company on
its new pier. The opening proved great
Success with Director Pfeiffer and his or
chestra of % pieces, all members of the
Philadelphia Orchestra, as the attraction.
The two concerts daily have attracted large
as we'll as appreciative audiences. who are
loud In their praise of this entertainment
provided by the Board OF Trade
BANQUET FOR CRANE.
In appreciation of the work of Mr.. Heber
Crane, secretary and treasurer of the Wild
wood Title and. Trust Company and mana
ger of the Casino Pier Company, who was
instrumental in securing these artists, a
large number of business men of Philadel-
phia and citizens of Wildwood rendered n
testimonial banquet to Mr.. Crane at the
Holly Beach Yacht Club. Among the speak
ers were George Nolan, Thomas Martindale.
H. c. Dunlap, NJ. D. Swisher. ex-Congress-
man j. Thompson Baker. Commissioner r.
w. Ryan Postmaster George N. Smith,
Senator Philip p. Baker. G.. II. Huppert
Mark b. Reeves, Samuel Lanning and
others.
WlIdwood's complete program for the sea-
son is now being enjoyed by the host of
July visitors. Everything is being put
into operation for the next great cele-
bration, which will be the firemen's annual
day parade on July 12 The city's fire lad
dies will be hosts to scores of visiting FIRE
companies from all over New Jersey and
some from Pennsylvania. From the num-
ber of aoceptances OF the invitations sent
out the affair promises TO be the greatest
of its kind ever attempted in the State.
A score of bands will participate in the
grand parade this year, many OF the visit
ing companies bringing their own bands.
The prizes are pronounced the best ever
offered here, and will be worth the trip
alone to this resort by the visiting fire.
men,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
STONE HARBOR'S NEW
BOARDWALK DEDICATED
Great Crowd Takes Part in Dedi-
cation Ceremonies, Includ-
ing Parade

STONE HARBoR, N. j.. July 8. - The
largest crowd in the history of Stone Har-
Dor was assembled in this resort over the
Fourth and assisted in the various cere-
monies.
The celebration was marked by the union
of all forces, all lending their best efforts
and enthusiasm. The weather was all that
could be desired There were enough clouds
to break the glare of the sun and Just
breeze enough to make each flag stand out
straight, showing every star and stripe at
its best.
There was neither accident nor mishap
to MARI a perfect day, and every visitor
and resident enjoyed himself thoroughly,
The day began practically at midnight
with the appearance on the streets of the
ghosts of the Patriots of 1776, waking the
people with fife and drum, and calling
other GHOSTS in nighties and pa1amas to
the windows In wonder at the unexpected,
From one end of the town to the other
went the Spirits Of TO-" to the tune OF
yankee Doodle"
The program for the day was carried
out in every detail. The ball game on the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
OLGA GREY, THE GRIFFITH VAMPIRE
By Miss Anushka zaeseh. the Hungarian Ingenue

1 doubt If there are half dozen people in
the studio who would admit ever having
heard of such person
Yet here / am, Anushka zacsek, lead
ing woman. Fine Arts Films born. Buda-
pest Hungary 1896; appeared in Birth OF
Nation, the Better Man, The Failure. The
Absentee, A Nights Adventure. A Day That
Is Dead, A1Woman Of Courage. - Breath Of
Summer, A Bold Impersonation, The Wild
Girl OF the Sierras. The Mother and the
Law, etc.
In the first place, was engaged while
mere spectator on the side lines one day by
Mr Griffith, whom we were observing as he
directed some scenes for The Clansman."
When 1 told him my name he said, tut
tut impossible I"
AS days passed and I was continually cast
In feature pictures and became accustomed
to the work, began to notice that my busi-
ness was always 70 'vamp" to the total
eclipse Of my tender-heroio ambitions.
finally decided this was not as 1. should be-
and asked my director for a sympathetic
part In the next production.
Impossible !" ho snorted. "Heroines are
always blonde. Vampires are dark You
are a vampw 70
And too true For two solid years have
been Ophldian Olga 70 all who venture into
the studlo--or into theatre where Fine
Arts Films are shown.
Mr. Griffith named me Olga Grey and
can't say 1 am crazy about it-but what's in
y name7 "A salary earned and spent by
Anuahka zacseE, even tkougn paid e olga
GREY a stin = HalalA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

Plazs IN the morning between the married
men and the singles" resulted IN score
Of s 20 in favor Of the singles"
Mayor Herbert was chairman at the FIRST
fiaF-raising for the borough. Following
prayer by the Rev. DR. Sutoliffe, II. 9.
Risiey, president Of the South Jersey Realty
Company. founder Of Stone Harbor and first
Mayor OF the borough, delivered an adj
dress School children sang patriotic songs,
accompanied by the band OF the Stone Har-
Dor volunteer Fire Company. The piazs,
where the flag was raised, Is on 96th street
tutes public park and playground laid out
IN the original plans of development ana
was given into the boroughs keeping.
The newly completed Boardwalk, deco
rated with thousands Of flags and thronged
with peopIe from end to end, was dedicated
Immediately after the flag-raising. Ad-
dresses were made by Charles f, Bower,
Stewart Mcdowell Senator Geran and Reese
p. Rtsley. John o. Gilmore read the "ode
to Stone Harbor," OF which he Is the
author Tho audience. in, perfect sympathy
with the occasion. sang the ode, accom-
panied by the band The music was ar
ranged by Mrs Sanderson Following the
dedication everyone participated IN the
parade, which traversed the entire length
of the Boardwalk, headed by the band.
Each marcher was presented with an Amer
lean flag, which he carried In the parade.
Al the yacht club the aquatic sports
closed the daytime program. The boat races
were over the four-mile course, with eight
in the start and five in the finish. John r.
Hunsicker's Peggy, c. A. Krouse's Hydro,
Bankson q. Riter's Peggy r., w. II. McCor-
mcks Edmar, DR.. d. M. Hitchs Clara ID
and Mr.. Goodman's Vartda rated In the
order named.
In the evening, at the yacht club, feast
of Georgias best watermelons was provided.
The fireworks were the finest ever shown In
the borough. A ball was given after the
fireworks display, at which the hundred or
SO dancers enjoyed themselves until the wee
small hours Of morning. ..r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

Thatcher, OF the Knickerbocicr Players
IN Mans Law" the Five Musical BY
rons Soners and Morse, Philadelphians,
IN ''At the Golf Club; Harry and Anna
Seymour, IN dancing and melody Bennle
Franklin and Company; the Aerial
Macks Holden and Heron, dancing and
comedy; Felix and Hope Jack Dakota,
the Oklahoma cowboy, and Frank Ward,
eccentric dancing comedian.
Beaumont and Miss Arnold
in The Doctorine" Howard, Kibel and
Herbert. singers Fritz and Lucy Brouche.
juvenile muslcans the Aerial Mltohels !
Frank Gabby and his English family !;
D'Amore and Douglas, strong men. The
Pathe News and Mutual Comedies.
CROSS REYS-First half OF week, "over
the Garden Wall" a musical production I;
Mrs, Frances Dade and Henry c. Shep-
pard, of the Philadelphia Stage Society,
in a sketch Foster and Seamon, white
artists; Charles Hallman blacltface CO.
median; Barrick and Hart in AT the
Movies, and White Brothers in an aero
battle novelty. Last half Of week: Ad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

THEN first visited the Griffith studio
near Los Angeles two years ago, 1
ID no idea Of ever affixing my name to
e payroll there. In fact, have not yet
lone 80, although I collect my salary with
Esxtraordinary promptness every week. but
il Is not my name that goes on the dotted
line, it is the name Mr.. Grihth passed
me the day I made my first appearance
sin character"
I aspired to photoplay acting honors
when | visited the studio. Mineing and
melting Aeroines gathered to the arms OF
brawny heroes, I>thought the proper thing.
In my dreams l saw Mile. Zaesek" beings
begged by big directors, TO restrain her
tears until the cameraman was ready -
begin. 1 saw the studio folk leaving desks
and dressing rooms and croWding out on 70
the lot when the word was passed around
that mile Zacsek" was about to do
scene alone All this In my dreams, Lut In
waking hours nothing was further from my
thoughts than success before the camera
the camera OF the Great Grifithi
And now that Il has all come about, It 10
AL backward, o. hind-side-afore and am
more confused by the actions Of Fate than
Is imaginable
True l am acting in Grihth pictures.
But l am never given the chance to be the
weepy heroine Of my dreams under any cir
cnnstances. When / draw my weekly sti-
pend I sign 3 name in receipt which
nsser heard q he1ora meeting Mr.. Griffith
- eas stzEts 4 ~ nans * '1ol., Haesak /"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
THE THEATRICAL
BAEDEKER FOR
NEXT WEEK
FEATURE FILMS.

FEATURE FILMS.
sTANLEY-Monday Tuesday and Wednes-
day, "The Selfish Woman" with Wallace
Reid and Cleo Ridgely, Lasky-Pare-
mount production by Hector Turnbull
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The
Smugglers" with Donald Brian, Fa-
nous Players-Paramount production.
ARCADTA-Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day, "Flirting with Fate" with Douglas
Fairbanks, O Gri1ith-Triansle production,
and another episode In Billie Burlte's
serial "Gloria's Romance" Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, '"The Coward"
with Charles Ray, an ince-Iriangle pro-
ductiOn.
overwhelmingly. Tuesday and Wednes-
day, 'oThe Apostle of Vengeance" with
w. S. Hart, an Ince-Triangle production,
and THE vagabond." Charlie Chaplln's
latest Mutual production. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday, The Eternal Ques-
ton" with olga Petrovs. Metro pro-
duction THE Vagabond" will be re-
peated Saturday.
PALACE-AIonday. Tuesday and Wednes-
day. THE Man From Mexico" with Jack
Barrymore, Famous Players Paramount
production. and THE Vagabond.' with
Charlie Chaplin new Mutual comedy,
and "Gloria's Romance" with Billie
Burke Thursday, Friday and Saturday
"Destiny's Toy" with Louise Hun Ia
nous Players Paramount production.
Saturday. Chaplin's "Vagahond" will be
repeated.
FORREST-"The Neer DO Well" with
Kathlyn Williams Last week Of the 10
reel hlm version OF the novel by Rex
Beach, who wrote "The Spoilers Orch
estral. vocal and scenic accompaniments
add to the entertainment.
GARRTCR-"How Britain Prepared"
war film with score of fascinating de-
tails concerning the process OF making
soldiers
VAUDEVILLE.
EETTH'S--"Made In Philly," local revue,
with Keller Mack, Frank Orth, Johnny
and William j. Dooley Harry Fern, AL
Brendel, AL White, Clarence Marks, the
Cats Brothers, Yvette Rugal, Flo Burt
Madalon Lear, Mamie Lafferty. Jane and
Mamie King and a beauty chorus; the
Navassar Girls Noel Travers and Irene
Douglas in "Meadowbrook Lane; Billy
Halligan and Dana Sykes in Some
where In Jersey; Dorothy Granville and
Austin Mack. in TYPES Of Women; Sam
II. White and Lou Clayton in dances, and
the Selig-Tribune News Pictures
GLOBE-George w. Barbin and Carrie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

Ffoyt's Mfnstfels the puncnt Trio
Bobbe and Nelson Frank Ffoyt and Conn
pans; Jack and Eva Putier, and Amores
and Mulvey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
CLOSE-UPS
WALLACE REID

Wallace Reid is son Of Hal Reid, the
noted writer of melodrama. wallace was
bornoi in st. Louis, April 10, "a years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
THE IDEAL MOTOR RUN TO
HOTEL BALDWIN

The modern hotel OF this famous resort. Opsn
Al year; Capacity 200. sea yatsr n AL haths
ing. tennis etc. GaTage. Rocket and auta
maps mailed w MERCER BAIRD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
Photoplaywright's Part
BY Harry o. Hoyt

OUR profession is a noble one.
" The glory does not lie entirely
with those who build bridges across
canyons, or who erect edifices in the
great city. We have our part that
makes Just as much for the advance
ment of the human race. If we can
catch the laughter or the tears and
put them on the screen so that no
matter what the creed, or religion,
or race, or tongue, all may under
stand we have done something that
is really worth while.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
STEAMSHIPS
TRIPS BY WATER

bermuda, 8 days or more. .S42.5O up
Havana, 10 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500
Porto Rico, i6 days cruise. ....... 04.5O mp
Nova Scotia Newfoundland,
12 days cruise. e................ 5000 mp
sanford, Fla, 10000 miles by wnter) 42.oO
Great Lake Cruises, from Buffalo. 1000
Full information on the above, or any
other water or rail trip, gladly furnished
steamship 3 Tourist Department
The Fourth Street National Bank
14s s. 4th ST.. Phila.. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

room. porehes; noted Tor excellent table;
white service throughout; cap. ESQ; coach
meets trains. Booklet. ]. Albert Harris. Prop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08
easement Plea Before Senators July 12

WASHINGTON, July 8. - The Senate
Foreign Relations Committee has agreed
10 take up next Wednesday Senator Mar
tines resolution requesting President Will
son to urge the British Government to grant
a stay In execution OF the death sentence
against Sir Roger Easement until new facts
can be presented.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-07-08

The Reid family
moved to New
York when Wal
lace was 10 years
old and there he
went to the pub
lic schools, later
going to the New
Jersey Military
Academy at Free
hold. n. ]. Young
Reid's first ap-
pearance on the
stage was at the
age of 4, when he
played the role Of
n little glri in
Slaves of Gold"
In 1909 the Reid
family moved to
Wyoming, the Big
Hnrn Rnain dia-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

There will be eleven trains
carrying more than three thous-
and soldiers passing through
this city Wednesday night, on
the Chicago & Alton. The most
of these men are members of
the Illinois militia and National
Guards in Eastern states. They
are taking the trains at various
parts of Illinois and the first
train will arrive in this city
about z o'clock this evening.
These soldiers will go to the Dor
der via Kansas City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
AT RISING sun {
Nlldren's Day PrOr
Sund Basket i

A Children's Dav \
was held at Rising II
north of Mexico, Des,
trio car line SUNDAY
A basket diner va,
ed at the church. All
Der from Mexico ver
car line and all reDoT
did day and said tbst
gram was very good.
tendent of the Supds]
and MissesN
Ruth Cook, and BlsDe1
the program commit
Charge of the work !,
credit is due them
The collection taken
elgn missions aggregate
The Rev. ]. ".
of Columbia, preacbs|
afternoon.
The program giye.l
Violin Solo, Cam Cill
Song, by the Schol
Recitation, Helen Hs
Recitation, Chas. NcH
Dialogue, Junior CHI,
Song, Beginners CD
Recitation, Howard
Henderson.
Recitation, Harry vE|
Flag Drill.
Recitation, Wilmuth
Song, Choir.
"The New Cable"
Glass.
Violin Solo, Mr.. Gi1.
Recitation, Virginia A
Dialogue, Junior BOy
Duet, Mary and Helen
Solo, Blanche Day.
Recitation, Elizabeth
Carter.
Recitation, Frances J
Wreath Drill.
Recitation, Caroline
Pianologue, Louise q
Recitation, Mary Day
Talk, Rev. Mr.. Burni
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

Judging from the fresh New York
travelling salesman that visit Mexico
you would believe blowing your W
horn" was a popular pastime in the
modern Bagdad. This is a mistake
for on Broadway you find the Mid
night Sons afford e~hauffeurs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

The Midnight Son is the %personifi-
cation Of an animated bank roll. Some
Of these prodigals barely past the
dead line Of teething trouble while
others, would find the fatted calf
had long since become a melancholy
muley COW of years of discretion.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

II shippers of the sea food could
learn the embalming process practic.
ed by the N. Y. T. s., there would he
less danger to diners in the Middle
West who partake Of the silent but
.Succulent oyster and its kindred.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

Clothes on Broadway, this refers Ia
feminine feathers are not clothes
n Missouri sense-they are simply
the rag that goes with the "bone and
the hank of hair" The scenic artist.
Of the late lamented Russian ballet
and not the Partisan modestes: an.
parently are the architects.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

When the honest tiller is calling
it a day" the toiler is enjoying that
after breakfast yawn so modestly
screened with the hand by the polite
and the polluted.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
THE LAND OF THE
MID NIGHT SON
By MITCHELL WHITE

BROADWAY, The Land OF
the Midnight Son, and sister too. The
sons are sowing wild oats instead Of
shirts for soldiers, the "Susies" are
sewing shrouds for suckers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

10 a philistine among the philand-
errors on Broadway we were surpris-
ed to learn that for women to glance
at the essence Of the grape when It is
the prescribed carmen is no longer in.
dieative of their joining that class
identified by thanking a nee staid
ana questionable term with quotation
points. The ladies and the "ladies,
nave apparently united in a decision
that water is a Saturday night diver
SION or something built close to the
shore" to justly certain economies in
the use of drygoods.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

The "Susies', the night blooming
Serials" Of New York, chemically
completed and coiffed, limousined and
iurid, from observation, are principal
ly occupied with personally conduct
ing tours Of the wine lists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

For years in "Flat Rock" a part Of
Mexico whose social activities were
mostly in Judge Williams police court,
palm the jack" has long been he
popular dance. They are dancing ID
IN New York, under some name and
.ne tneatre programs announce it as
tne latest of the newest Dances
res, New York is getting more like
Mexico every day. N
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
CARRANzAEXPECTE
TO COMPLY WITH
WILSON'S DEMANDS
Ledger Special.

Ledger Special.
WASHINGTON, June %. -
The State Department expects
Carranza to reply this afternoon
and it is limited that Carranza
has changed his mind and will
release the twenty-three Ameri-
can prisoners held. IL a call for
war is issued, Congress Is pre-
pared to assemble within an
hour.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

Americans each year?
flyless town has few funer.
ais?
The well that drains the cess
pool is the cup of death?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
Window Full Of Frogs

The lovers of frogs are having
'heir passions satisfied at Clemens
snd Lcton's restaurant. In their win
aow they have a a cage Of twenty-five
OF thirty live frogs which were can
eured in t. pond near Farber.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
Mexico Commercial Clubs $500 Mule Ring

No. 176. Open 10 the world. Nc entrance fee. Best mule
any age, age considered-money to be divided as follows:
S175!00 to the winner Of first
1850 TO the winner Of second
$500 to the winner of third.
$500 to winner Of fourth
5000 to winner of fifth.
1870 of total stake to be deducted from each money winner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
Bill TO Aid Dependl

WASHINGTON, Jm
bill to appropriate S26
provide aid for depend
federal volunteers and
men of the national gu
tered into military q
the United States was
ed today by Senator
Maryland, and referred
committee on pensions.
The measure would .
rotary of the lnterl
Grating with the Conn
of Pensions to make ing
the condition Of such
persons and to pay the
exceed $50 a month,
extraordinary cases
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29
FIRST DAY-Tuesday, Aug. Sth

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5
COUNT SCHOOL CONTESTS
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S=z E=5s f. U-x II 500 Ex p1sSas = Y Cv6z Jsk-sz-
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-29

Notice Of Stockholders Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the
stockholders Of the Mexico Savings
Bank will hold their annual meeting
at the office Of said bank in Mexico
Missouri, on MONDAY, JULY 8, 1916
for the purpose of electing seven d.
rectors for the ensuing year and for
transacting such other business as
may come before said meeting. The
polls will be open for said election of
said directors from nine a. m. to 10
m. of said date at said place.
W. W. FRY, President.
do-lf-2t' J. R. JESSE, Secretary.