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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
"The Right Direction"

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Polly Eccles, a beautiful wait OF
the New York slums, has important
responsibilities thrown upon her lit
tie shoulders at an age when the aver
age girl still feels that her doll re-
quires her most serious attention.
When Polly's drunken father is taken
away by the police as the result of
the death of her invalid mother, she
becomes the sole arbitcr of not only
her own destiny, but that OF Billy
Boy her sick baby brother, as
well.
The charity doctor suggests a
change of climate for Billy Boy and
advises little Polly that California
would be the proper place for him,
However, Polly and BILLY Boy" are
in New York with little means of
travelling to any other place. De-
termined to save Billy. the little waif
sells such furnishings as her fiat still
holds, and with her baby brother
comfortably installed in dilapidated
baby carriage piled high with pans,
pots and other supplies, she is ready
to set out for her destination. How
ever, her great worry is to get started
in the right direction, Finally, in
reply to her query, a surprised stran-
ger indicates the direction to Cali
fornia, and the little mother" loses
no time in getting under way.
They are hardly outside the city
when the front axle of the ancient
baby carriage breaks. As Polly is
trying to repair her axle with piece
of string, an automobile drives up
and Kirk Drummond, son of a
wealthy California, mine owner, leaps
out and assists her. The damage is
soon repaired. and at the invitation
Of Kirk, who is making an automo-
bile tour to California, the little trav-
elers are given a lift" for some
twenty miles nearer their goal.
Kirk. Polly, BILLY Boy" and
Rags" Ga homeless hound adopted by
Polly), make the balance OF the trip
together. and all finally arrive at their
destination. Polly secures job as
waitress at the miners boarding
house owned by Kinks father. The
elder Drummond has had serious re-
ports concerning his sons trip with
girl OF the slums, which results in
heated argument between the two
Drummonds. Kirk returns to college
in the east. Later John Drum
mond learns that Polly is in his own
employ and discharges her A strange
surprise is in store for him, however,
which results in a complete change OF
heart as fara,as Polly is concerned.
\ Kirk is also given a surprise when he
!, returns from college and greets an
extremely pretty Polly, a healthy
Billy Boy" and changed father.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24

and James Tenbrooke, who were
associated with him last season, and
Coley Lorella. Ernest Otto, Kitty
Garner, Nettie Nelson, Earl and
Marie Gates and others, while the
vaudeville specialties are headed by
the Four O'Brien Brothers in an
astonishing acrobatic exhibition. To-
days and the Christmas matinee will
start at 3 o'clock.
The Aborn Opera company's pro-
duction of "rhe Bohemian Girl will
be the attraction at the Brandeis thea
ter New Years eve, New Years day
and January ?.
Victor Herbert is composer of the
comic opera, THE Princess Pat"
which comes to the Brandeis tor
three days, beginning January 8.
Christmas week will find a bang-up
vaudeville bill at the Empress.
Beginning today. the bill opens with
Gene and Katherine King i'll Miles
of Smiles" comedy singing and talk
act done in a novel way, Adelinc
Lowe and company is designated as
a novelty surprise act" Sam Hood,
the man from Mexico, touches up
things in a bright, new way, which,
according to advance reports, gets
the audience. The Electrical Venus
presents an act, using five people and
introducing scientific enigma of won
der and fun. The last half Of the
week brings THE Magazine Girls,
said to be bunch of swell girls.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
AZ Me OtyHeuM)

little family circle who lived on peace
fully and happily together, as families
should, until the hated liquor traffic
crept in on velvet paws through the
change of the town from the dry"
to the wet column on election day,
Omaha people are to be given an OPP
portunity to see this play when it
comes to the Boyd theater for an
engagement OF four days beginning
with matinee today, with matinees
Christmas and Wednesday,
Sam Chip and Mary Marble and
Paul Morton and Naomi Glass will
divide headline honors in the bill Of
unusual excellence, opening today for
Christmas week. at the Orpheum
theater. There will also be two spe-
ciai features. One is to be offered
by Scarf Allen and Ed Howard,
while the other will be presented by
Frank Ortiz, aud William J..
Dooley, Appearing as two little
Dutch clockssin their newest success,
"The Clock Shop" Chip and Marble
are TO be seen@in a fantasy which
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24

tells of the romance OF two little
clocks A musical satire, "l9l6-l9S0'
is to be presented by Mr., Morton,
formerly OF the Four Mortons, with
the charming assistance of Miss
Glass. A skit called The Fool De
tectivc" is TO be prcsentd by Frank
Orth and William j. Dooley. Their
offering is cnlivencd with songs and
dances. Scarf Allen and Ed Howard
will offer Skit called "A Real Pal, "
made up Of clever dialogue and song.
Bright dialogue and music are woven
into the sketch. The Tale of an
Overcoat,' to be presented by julie
Bernard and Florence Scarth, OF
xylophone players, Frisco is the only
performer to command the skill re-
CURED for playing a four-part har-
mony on that instrument, Brooks
and Lorclla are pair of clever com
observation-disclosures. Customs in Cam
bodia will be illustrated in motion
picture by the Orpheum Travel
Weekly, and other features to be
shown will be web-iooted birds and
picturesque Spanish cities,
=
The engagement OF Lew Kelly in
the new burlesque, Hello, New
York" began at the popular Gayety
yesterday Jack Singer secured al
entirely original book OF JUNE Nc,
Cree. provided a lavish scenic and
costume equipment and SURROUNDED
Lew Kelly, the star of the organiza,
ton, with a cast OF genuinely
talented men and women. Mr.
! Kelly is supported by Lon Hascal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
The Country
Thot God Forgot

The Christmas week release by
Pathe is 1.-THE Country That God
Forgot" a hve-reel production. Inc
cast:
steve Brandt ...,....,..,.T Thomas santehi
Helen Brandt Mary charleson
Craig Wells, the snake. George Fawcet'
This drama of the western desert
was written and directed by Marshall
Neilan and features Tom Santchi,
who is ably supported by such well
known stars as Mary Charleson,
George Fawcett and Victoria Forde.
, Helen Brandt, wife OF Steve Brandt
a miner, much older than she. longs
for the pleasures of the world beyond
the country that God has seemingly
forgotten, and the only thing that it
produces is virgin gold. Finally there
comes the tempter, paymaster in
the government reclamation service,
who softly whispers i'll pretty Helens
rs. She agrees to fly with the
tempter. And then her husband dis
covers her intentions. He does not IN
terfere, but hides sack of his gold
the fruit OF years of labor, in her Ell
fects. He wants the girl to be happy
And after Helen leaves it is discov.-
cred that her companion is thief,
that he had stolen the government
paw roll. Steve Brandt leads the pur-
suit. Helen and the stranger are
overtaken, but not before the woman
realizes what a terrible mistake she
has made. Finally great punishment
comes to the tempter, and a great joy
to Steve Brandt. A big drama, beau
tiful photography, impressive scenery
and plot carried to its exciting De,
movement by experienced artists aid
in making "The Country That God
Forgot" noteworthy film drama.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
Herman H. Metz and
Miss Mae Parker
Wed in New York

Herman H. Metz, youngest OF the
five Metz brothers of Omaha, was
married in New York City Friday to
Mae Parker of Boston, former
chorus girl and actress.
News of the wedding came as some
thing of a surprise TO friends of the
Young couple. Tuesday evening Mr..
Metz and Miss Parker quietly left
Omaha for New York, without in
forming anybody Of their intentions,
and it was not until Friday evening,
the time the ceremony was per
formed in a New York Catholic
church, that Omaha heard of it.
Miss Parker has been resident OF
Omaha the last two years, occupying
a suite at the Henshaw hotel. She
came to Omaha something over two
wears ago as a member of theatrical
company appearing at local theater
1t was during the engagement OF this
company that Mr.. Metz and his bride
became acquainted.
After January l Mr.. and Mrs. Metz
will be at home at the Hamilton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
Crooks Leave Card;
Get Jail Sentence

Found guilty of the theft of sew
eral incandescent lights from the
Krug theater and set of operators
tools from the Strand theater, John
Cartwright and Walter Wagner, itin-
Grants, were sentenced to thirty days
in the city Jail on two counts by Po-
lice Judge Foster.
Cartwright and Wagner we're ar
rested in the Krug after they had re-
moved several globes. At police head
quarters later they admitted the
Strand job. An application for en-
trance into the United States army,
left by accident by one Of the men in
the operators booth at the Strand,
resulted in their arrest
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24

uueeu IN NV a. d;rect;o, nj Henry
60. So - -
AM T TaSs ....... Harold Lockwood
Tsobe Malvern, .,'...'.-. Nay y Allison Nilsson
Redmond Malvern ''e A,ber, Ellis
Mrs Sups Tremain maine. ............ Lillian Hayward
Iavid Tremalnc. ......... william Ep Up :,
samuel Leavtt An fnanb; nf'u Rico
mnis'' Cameron, virginia, southern
John Nolan. -. william De Vault
The Tremaines are one OF the o,d-
est and best families Ill Virginia lonh
Tremaine IS IN love with Julia IAN
eron, who is visiting nearby plantaI
ton. One day he is entrusted with ! a
large sum OF money to deliver TO a
neighboring town by tne tocai oah i:'. J.
He goes to his home before stat!iilg
on his journey and there, is sqrpr!sea
to indrJulia in his brother, DAVID s.
arms. Dismayed by Julia's deception
he decides to deliver the money and
never return home. s.J SGD j.,
Several years later he returns and
the family lawyer is surprised that
he would come back because when
the money was counted It was several
thousand dollars short. John goes TO
his former home and finds 1t II, di-
lapidated condition. He pays on the
mortgage and debts and presents a
clear deed to his mother, who refuses
it because she feels that his THEFT mas
built barrier between them. lie goes
ahead and reclaims the farm and &C
cidentally saves lsobel! Malvern, tine
bankers daughter, from SERIOUS
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
Archbishop Harty
Has New Closed Car,
Gift of Friends Here

Archbishop Harty, bishop of the
Catholic diocese of Omaha, received
fine automobile from a group of Oma-
hans headed by John A. McShane.
He is Drawing the wee sma' hours
of the morning in an effort to master
the vagaries of differential gears,
clutches, accelerators, spark plugs and
other vital features of motoring
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24

in the west, which for some unac-
countable cause has been given over
by the producers. Around New York
and Chicago much activity is noted
in the world of the stage, and many
novel and interesting and some really
worth while thing are being pre-
scented. All managerial effort, though,
seems directed to getting theater
in New York, with no consideration
whatever for folks as far away as
the Missouri river. Nor does there
appear any light ahead. Local man
ayers have few scattered bookings,
but little that promises what the most
enthusiastic would call a brilliant"
season. Manager Burgess of the
Boyd has some interesting announce
ments to make this morning.
One of the bookings at the Boyd
next month is the Viennese musical
comedy, "The Blue Paradise This
most tuneful of light operas has a
record of a whole seasons run in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
Manv Gifts to New
Catholic Parish

A marble altar will be donated to
St Cecelia's cathedral parish, over
which Archbishop Jeremiah ]. Harty
Jules, by the Hamilton family-Frank
r. c. Will, Fred P. and Mrs. D. c.
Stapteton and Mrs. Jack Barber.
The Coad family will give marble
pu;pit. The bishops throne will be
the Gilt OF Mrs. Ben Gallagher, and
Frank ]. Burnley will give the or
gan. Temporary furnishings were
sod fnr the installation Thursday
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-24
hAZYPYN KING

IRISTMAS, supposed to
mark the zenith of the
theatrical season, finds
Omaha still stranded, so
far as drama is concerned,
But Omaha is not alone
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
CARBURETOR DEVICE
EFFECTS GREAT SAVING

A damp air carburetor device. IN
vented and patented by w. Nj. Thon-
as, an Albuquerque man, gives prom
ise of revolutionizing conditions III
the automobile industry of the coun-
try As its name implies, the princi-
Pile of the device is to send the ala
into the carburetor in moistened
condition, which results in giving
more power. more speed, better lub-
rication and in eliminating carbon
The device has been tried on a num-
Der of local cars and the experiments
have shown conclusively that gam
In mileage Of from 81 to los per cent
has been effected.
The company has placed orders tor
several hundred of the devices with
the National foundry and the Albu-
querque foundry and It is its intention
to make Albuquerque the distribute
ing point FOR the entire southwest
and If necessary it will in the near
future begin the erection OF plant OF
It's own. Harry Jones, salesman FOR
the Siudebaker ,eompany, took orders
for thirty-five devices in Albuquerque
in one day and inquiries have been
coming in from all parts OF the state
for devices.
The officers Of the company are W.
M. Thomas, president. ]. A. Root,
vice president: 4. W. Goodrich. treas
urer and c. NJ. Barber. secretary.
The device retails for $1,000.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
LIMITED RULE Of
SANTA FE GIVEN
|. c. c. APPROVAL
Commission Recognizes Right
Of Santa Fe Railway to Re-
fuse Tickets on IhtermedI-
ate Points.

The right OF the Santa re railway
20 refuse to sell tickets from chlcago
to albuquerque on the California
Limited is recognized In an opinion
handed down by the Interstate com
merce commission In the case OF r.
J. Johnson against the Atchison, TO-
peka e. Santa Fc.
Mr. Johnson. 1t seems, had to Duy
tickets for himself and a companion
from Chicago 10 williams, Arlz., 10
ride the Limited to Albuquerque. ne
brought action to recover the dliter-
encc In the fares from Chicago to AZ
buquerque and from Chicago to VIII
liams n. j. Jamison, a relative Oh
Mr.. Johnson, was his attorney.
The railway company's contenuon
was that the Limited was advertised
as transcontinental train TOT
through traffic. The company inslst-
ed that this train was necessary 10
meet competition of other lines ana
that to honor tickets to Albuquerque
would strip II OF its class as limited,
transcontinentl train. Williams Is the
junction point for the Grand Canyon
Of the Colorado.
Regulation Modified.
Since the case was commenced the
railway company has modified its
rules so az TO permit the sale OK
tickets for transportation on the Cai-
lfornia Limited from Chicago If the
tickets are applied for within -FOUR
hours of the time of the departure OF
the train
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
MEN WHO PASS
PHONEY CHECKS
TO GET THEIRS
Retail Merchants Decide to
Employ Attorney to Prose-
cut Those Who Impose on
Members Of Association,

Al the meeting OF the Albuquerque
Retail Merchants association held
last night after the banquet served
In Taft hall at the Alvarado hotel
the association unanimously decided
10 retain the services of AN attorney
foi the special purpose OF prosecut-
ing vigorously all who pass or ut
tempt 10 pass worthless checks on
members OF the association. This
was the most important action TAX
On at an unusually interesting meet
INK Of the association.
The frequency with which local
merchants have been victimized by
"phoney" check artists in recent
months has grown to the proper
tions of an unmitigated nuisance,
and while In most sentences the
vigilance of the police has resulted
In the prompt arrest of the cul-
prit, the amount involved has usual
ly been so small that II did not war
rant the victim of the bad cheek in
retaining the services Of an attorney
for the purpose OF pushing the
cvasce IN the criminal courts. BY
the action taken last night by the
association the expense of attorneys
fees will be borne jointly by all the
UltnlDtIFt anu no taAiH tNHfiANN Nv
yond the payment OF the salary OF
the attorney will fan upon any
member VINO Is caught by a swindier
with q bad check.
Southland Speaks for Fair.
President w. +. Southard, OF the
New Mexico fair commission, also
addressed the meeting In behalf Of
the 1916 fair, and aroused the mem
bers present to a ihgh pitch OF en-
thusiasm over the prospects for the
big show TO be put on next October
Mr.. Southland gave assurances that
there would be no lctdown z In the
standard that was set by the 1919
fair and that the merchants or the
city will receive great benefits from
the bringing 10 Albuquerque of q
great throng OF fair visitors.
Rev Randolph Cook, pastor Of the
Christian church. was an Invited
guest of the association and gave
a most interesting talk TO the MEM
bcrs. The banquet was greatly en-
joyed and besides the matters al
ready mentioned quite a number OF
routine matters were disposed to-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
DR.. MARTIN CLOSES
LECTURE COURSE; IS
THANKED BY WOMEN

The course OF lectures by Dir. w.
NJ MARTIN 10 the members OF the
Women's club closed yesterday morn
ing with a largely attended lecture
which was open to the public. An iu-
terestins program was rendered, con
elstlng of songs by Virginia Lee WI
hanson and Louis Meehan and talks
by Rev. &. r. Taylor. Dr. Evelyn fris-
bic Mrs. John W Wilson, Dean T.. {.
Hodgin and Mayor Henry Westeffeld
besides the lecture by Or Martin.
The following resolutions were
adopted by the physical life" class
which Dr. Martin has been instruct
ing during his stay IN Albuquerque:
whereas, this class, composed OF
a number of men and women of albu-
uuerque has been for a month under
the instruction Of pr w M, Martin,
and
whereas, We feel that money does
not sufficiently compensate DR.. Mar
tin Tor his good work. be It
Resolved, that we do hereby ten
der to him vote OF thanks for the
incalculnble benefits this class has
derived from his association ana
teachings. and
Resolved. that we do heartily
commend Dr. Martin to any class who
may contemplate taking his course OF
lectures.
Resolved, that a copy OF these res
olutons be presented to Dr, Martin
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
THE SPENDTHRIFT AT
THE LYRIC THEATER
T0DAY-T0M0RR0W

George kleine's latest dramatic of
ferng, rThe Spendthrlft,' filmed
from the famous Broadway success
by Porter Emerson Browne, will be
the attraction az the Lyric theater to-
day and tomorrow.
The Spondthrift' is straight from
the Kleine New York studios, having
been but recently completed. The
story is told in six parts by n east Of
players more pretentious than any
seen before In single picture Such
prominent names as Irene Fenwiek,
Cyril kclgthley. Malcolm Duncan,
Matte Ferguson aud J. G. ilackett
arc sufficient to stamp The spend
thrift with the familiar Kleine insig-
MIA OF the best at any price.
The entire production has been
staged ON magnificent scale In keep
ing with the reputation Of the house
that made 1t and the splendid story
Il tells
Irene Fenwlck will be seen IN the
role Of the sweet-natured heart
ed but extravaganza Frances Ward,
whose reckless disregard of her hus-
hands money leads TO mischief part
well suited TO the extraordinary tai.
onts OF the dainty Song of songs
star
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
EXAMS WILL BE HELD
TO FILL VACANCIES AT
COAST GUARD ACADEMY

An opportunity for young men TO
obtain life positions under the gov
ernment is presented by the forthcom~
ing examination to fill about ten va
cancies in the line and engineering
corps of the Coast Guard Survey
academy New London, Conn.
The course az the academy covers
course OF three years for line cadets
and one year for cadet engineers.
Four months of each year are spent
at sea on the practice ship, during
which time the principal ports along
the Atlantic coast are visited. rms
year the practice cruise win include
in its itinerary the West Indies ana
the Panama Canal Zone. Cadets re-
ceive $500 per annum, and in addition
one ration, equivalent TO $lo0 per
year Cadet engineers receive sf5 a
month and one ration.
After successfully completing the
one-year course cadets are commits
stoned as third lieuienants and have
the same rank and Pay as second lieu
tenants in the army, Sl,70O per an
mum. Cadet engineers are commas
stoned as third lieuienants of engi-
neers after successfully completing
tho one-year course and have the
same rank and pay as third lieuten-
ants.
The coast guard being a part Of the
military forces of the government, It's
officers are entitled. by law, to long,
evity pay, and to retirement al the
age of 81 years, or for physical disa-
billty. Retired officers receive three
fourths of the pay to which they were
entitled before retirement.
The requirements are that the can
didates must he American citizens,
unmarried, physically sound, of good
moral character. between the ages OF
is and "a for line cadets and 20 and
rs for cadet engineers.
The examinations, which are strict
ly competitive, require the equivalent
OF q first class high school education
for line cadets. and In addition there
to. for cadet engineers, a knowledge
Of theoretical steam engineering
They will he held on June 26, 1915,
at Washington, d. c., and In several
other large cities in several sections
of the country, depending upon the
location of the candidates.
For a circular containing detailed
information and for an application
blank, address, The Commandant,
United States Coast Guard, Treasury
Department, Washington u. c.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
LOCAL ITEMS

Carpet cleaning Phone Sos.
stanford Leland, manager Of the
Cossacl Mining company, of bland,
Was IN the city yesterday
Or. y. q. Cornish returned last
night from Flagstaff, where he had
been on professional business,
The meeting Of the Good Cheer
club, which WAS to have been held
this afternoon, has hecu postponed
for two weeks
T., G. Butler. Of the Butler Auto
company. who was IN the Taos eoun-
Try on business, making the trip in
an automobile. returned to the city
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
NEW cop TURNS A
FLASHLIGHT ON CITY
CLERK AT HIS HOME

When City Clerk Hughes went
home Tuesday night he found nc
one at home. Mrs Hughes had gone
to a picture show. He knocked at
the front door, but there was no
response. He then walked around
the house.
Patrolman Francisco Apodaca
didn't know the city clerk. He has
been on the force only since April
Is and consequently has not drawn
any pay check from the city clerk.
Mr.. Hughes suddenly looked into q
flashlight Apodaca was behind 1t.
The city clerk explained that he was
the man who issued the monthly
clecks to the police force. He and
Apodaca then had q friendly chat.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-04-28
INTERESTING PROGRAM
AT W0MbN'S CLUB TODAY

The regular meeting OF the Nom-
ans club willsbe held this afternoon
at e80 o'clock with Mrs. Margaret
Medler as loader aud the domestic
science section in charge Refresh
ments will be served by Mrs. Fetch
or and assistants.
An interesting program has been
arranged. Including a vocal solo by
Miss Hawthorne. Good bye Sweet
Day. paper by Mrs. Lathorpe on
the relation Of the home 20 the com
munity a talk by Mrs. La Belle on
when the Flies Homcward Swal-
low. and piano solo by Miss Ma
RE Higgins