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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
IT'S HARD TO FIND A
SONG THAT IS
ORIGINAL

Few persons who attend the theatres
today can appreciate how hard II is for
men or women to obtain songs TO sing
exclusively for their own use. About
the only way TO do this is to write their
own songs, and even then the songs are
lifted" by others who are less fortunate
in securing suitable numbers In the old
days of the varieties there was not so
much repetition of songs, but neither
were there so many singers as there are
today, and it was not so hard 10 get a
supply OF songs. Song writing and song
publishing have grown along with every
thing else in the theatrical business. The
syncopated style of melody has grown so
popular that every new song which has
a catchy swing to it is grabbed hold of at
once and soon everybody is whistling
humming or playing it, so that by the
time II Is heard few times on the stage
II is considered stale and the public is
clamortng for something new. The singer
with the newest songs Is the successful
singer and this has been proved in the
case OF Adele Rowland, who comes to b.
l.. keith's Theatre next week for her first
vaudeville appearance here. Heretofore
Miss Rowland has been identified with
musical comedy, and her success in "Ka-
tinka," The Only Girl" and Nobody
Home is well remembered by those who
saw these productions. The strongest as
sets possessed by Miss Rowland are per-
sonality and mannerism, but her greatest
claim on recognition In her chosen field is
the fact that she sings her own songs She
has already qualified as a song writer and
some Of the biggest hits she has scored
nave been with songs for which she has
written the words. Some day Miss Row
land hopes to publish a song hit with her
own music and words but for the present
she is content TO cOllaborate with such
popular writer's of catchy melodies as
Gene Buck Dave Stamper, Jerome ID.
Kern and Schuyler Green.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

Lincoln ]. Carter, was at the very top
notch of his reign in Chicago. and played
in several of his Observation-Disclosures pro-
ductiOns. Finally l decided that l would
branch out as n manager, and as the
United States did not offer a broad enough
field for my managerial talents. l took one
of Mr.. Carters plays to London. We shall
not discuss that venture any further now.
Let the dead past bury its dead.
Between the years 1900 and 1906 I
think l established n worlds long distance
endurance acting record l was in stock
during these seasons and I played nearly
400 parts in that time. I don't think any
one else ever came near that mark in five
years.
William A. Brady is manager who ap-
preciates endurance in anything or any
body, and after my remarkable record In
the stock field he took me with him, and
from Brady l went to Cohan and Harris,
and so here am.
Have l been talking about myself too
much? Well, it pays to advertise, you
know
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
IZZY LEOPOLD OF
THE ZIEGFELD
FOLLIES

Ed. Wynn, one of the important come.
dians of the "Ziegfeld Follies," at the For
rest Theatre, is native of this city. Mr.
Wynn, whose real name is IZzy Leopold,
made his stage debut in vaudeville at
Keiths Theatre IL years ago, presenting
an act entitled "The Man with the Fun
ny Hat" In 1907 Wynn appeared in mu.
steal comedy for the first time in His
Honor the Mayor" which piece enjoyed
a long run at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Following his success in that play, he
returned to vaudeville with OMalley Jen-
nings, now member Of around the
Map" Company, as a partner. Wynn CON
tinued to entertain followers of the two
a-day until last season, when he was en-
gagged to appear in the "Ziegfeld Follies"
His success In the Ziegfeld enterprise has
been pronounced. In September of the
past year Mr. Wynn was married to Miss
Hilda Keenan,, daughter of Frank Keenan,,
the actor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
THE PLAY THAT
SHAW FORGOT
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE One
tion. by G. Bernard Shaw" i'm flaming
letters on a background of yellow. The
furniture consists of a folding bed and
a table, and one chair painted on the
wall. The windows are at an angle of
AS degrees. a clock slopes similarly, and
the entire effect is as crazy" as Mr..
Shaw probably intended 1t 70 be. The
following subtle comment on stage set
tIngs is made by the author in his descrip-
tion Of the setting;
A certain air of theatrleality Is produced by
the fact that though the room Is rectangular
It has only three walls.
In this same passage he makes this
satirical melodramatic comment:
Not a sound Is heard except the overture
and the cracking Of the lady's hair as tho
maids brush draws electric sparks from III
10 the dry air OF the London midsummer
Somewhere in the play Adolphus Basta-
Bile, lover of Lady Magnesia Fitztolle-
mache, Is poisoned by her jealous hus-
band, Fitz. He repents and suggests eat
ing some OF the lime from the plaster
ceiling as an antidOte. They an throw
boots at the ceiling. and pieces OF plaster
fan TO the stage. Mr. Shaw has this bit
OF humor concerning that;
A. n Is extremely dinlcuH to ind an actor
ca pahie of eating real plaster, Il VIII be found
convenient IN performanee % substitute the
tSr There Is but little difference in material
fst.reen the two substances; but the taste of
M .seddinE cal - considered more agreeabio
by many people
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AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF
THE PLAYERS
WILL DEMING
rTt Pays to Advertise" ComponyJ

I was stagestrucll kid. and when I was
IA l struck out for myself and Joined
Primrose and Vests N1nstrels as Il boy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18
Elmendorf and Sicily

Sicily with the majestic Mount Etna,
the Madonie, the Aeolian Isles, and the
relies Of the Greeo-Roman art, will be
the illustrative theme Of Dwight Elmen
DORIS travel talk 10 be presented at the
Academy of Music next Friday and Satur-
day,
noon OF the following week Mr.. Elmen.
dorf will give two extra travel talks-a
general lecture on India will be the eve
ming topic, and Famous Paintings from
the Galleries Of Europe" will be the sub
ject Of his discussion on Saturday after
noon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

CARL TScHOPP ''ss.s ssssl.sss... ss.s -
llzNpoLIE, a4N5o. aurEAz. zl1HER
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

singer. After n year
with "Thc Power Of
Money" under Ed
mund Collier, at Nc
Nicker's Theatre, |
became n leading
man at the age of
16. You could hard
ly call me a leading
man, because the or
ganiZation | was with
was the Hess Ju-
venile Opera Com
pany, but | sang all
of the leading roles.
About that time the
king of melodrama,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

The smallest movie
camera in the world
and it's inventor, Clarke
Irvine. 1t serves for
desk ornament as well
as auto-mascot. 1t is
just z inches high and
has a real crank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-18

HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?
When w. C. Fields, the very hui
morous juggler of the Ziegfeld
Follies, walks down Broad street
with this set expression on his
countenance he is thinking up
new one" On the stage, however,
he looks as vacuously carefree
as a clam.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
MAINLAND PRIMARIES IN BOTH PARTIES ARE
 CLOSELY CONTESTED

Baltimore, Md, May 3-In close races in both the Dem mocratic and Re- publican primaries Monday. the or ganization candidates for the United States Senatorship and delegates to the state convention of Neach party were successful. Congressman Da- vid J. Lewis (Dem.) was nominated for the Senate over Blair Lee ,fncum- bent, and w. Cabell Bruce, Joseph I. France defeated former Governor Philips Lee Goldsborough for the Re publican Senatorial nomination.
 The following is the Congressional ticket: First district: Jesse D. Price (Dem.), re-nominated: Robert F. Dewey, (Rep.); second district; J. F. c. Talbot, Dem.), re-nominated; William H. Lawrence, (Rep.); third district; Charles P. Cody, CDem.), re nominated; Charles w. Main, (Rep.); fifth district; Jackson H. Ralston, (Dem.) Sidney B. Mudd, (Rep.), re- nominated; sixth district, Louis Stern, (Dem.); Frederick N. zihlman, (Rep.).
 The vote throughout the state was notably small. Although a few dele gates to the Republican state con, vention are pledged to work for Hughes or Roosevelt delegation, to the national convention, the indfca- tions that the Irregular organization, which desires an uninstructed delega- ton, will, control.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
NEAREST FRIENDS
 CLAIM ESTATE OF
 CRIPPLED COREMAKER

Three persons who claimed to be nearest friends have applied to Judge Miller for papers of admins tration on the estate of Edward OConnor, a crippled core maker. and musician who died, leaving about $3,00O in savings banks and no will. William Burnham applied first and he was allowed to file petition on which Judge Miller set hearing for Satur- day, May 6. It is thought the other two men will oppose the petition.
 The deceased lived in State street. His left leg was twisted in such man ner that to walk he wound it about 8 crutch. Despite this affliction he about to work at the laborious ern-. pIoyment of a core maker. He was also a musician and until his last >i1l- ness added to his income by playing in orchestras. So far as is known O'Connor has no relatives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
PHASES OF WAR ARE DISGUISED
 BY DIR. CAMBRIDGE

'eThe Medical and Surgical Phases of the European War; was the sub- ject of the illustrated lecture given last night before about 50 members of the Bridgeport Medical society by Dr. William Seamon Bainbridge, chief surgeon at the Polyclinic hospital, also the Skin and Cancer hospital in New York. The lecture was held in the as senbly room of The Stratffeld. Dr. Bainbridge has just returned from a journey through all of the fighting countries He was at the battle of Champagne. He said that he had lived in fl cities and towns in Ger many the last winter and that he had never lived better in his life. His lec- ture was illustrated by about 800 slides, which were fully described by the lecturer.
 Dr. Bainbridge who s considered one of the most eminent surgeons of the count is member of the sur NgicaI staff of the United States army.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
Friends of Irish Freedom Here To
 Attend Convention


 Men of Irish birth or descent will gather from all parts of the state May IA, when state convention of the Friends of Irish Freedom will be held in New Haven. An effort is being made to have a, delegation of 100 from Bridgeport attend.
 The uprising in Ireland, it's purpose and it's future will be discussed, among other things Justices Golf and Co., halan of New York and Victor Her bert. who is president of the national body, will attend and address the meeting.
 The convention was called, as a re- suit of a suggestion made at the mass meeting held recently in New York.
 In the call for the. convention, pub lication is made of the plan to pledge support to Ireland and Ter children in the hoped-for re-esta blishment of Erin in renewed national independence' Women are eligible to attend the convention One of the committee of arrangements is New London wo- man. Membership in the organization is necessary, to attend the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
DEPT. OF CHARITIES
 ASKS 'DEFICIENCY FUND.-

The request of the charities depart ment for the transfer of about $19,- 39O.30 from various accounts to an account to be known as the De fciency and General Fund.- is likely to meet with opposition at the meet ing of the board of apportionment Friday afternoon The charities de- epartment for several years has not been able to arrange it's requests for appropriations to meet it's requireS ments. There has always, been a de- fciency in the outside poor account. It is to meet such an emergency that the request for the transfers is made portionment are surprised that such requests should come so early in the fiscal year. The health board will also request some transfers. The meeting has been called for 4:3O o'clock. ].
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
Gordon Attends State
 Charities Conference

Superintendent Spencer Gordon of the charities department returned to this city yesterday evening after be- ing in attendance for the last two days at the annual conference of the State Charities and Correction or ganizations in Norwich.
 Among others who were in attend ance were Mrs. Mabel Goldman, in vestigator of the charities depart ment; George Warren, superintendent of the Charity Organization society; Miss Margaret Boy1an, of the State Charities Bureau Mrs. Leona S. Whea- ton, connected with the New England Home for Little Wanderers, and Miss Anna, M.k Cullen, supervisor of the Wis ting Nurses association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
HARMONY WILL BE SUPREME IN
 PRIMARY MEET
Publication of Second Ticket In Fifth District Mis-
 understanding.

No contests will occur at the Dem ocratic primaries tonight. Two tic kets were advertised for the Fifth dis trict. The names of: Thomas F. Kelly, 199 Poplar street; George A. Hawkins, 207 Poplar street; Elmer s. Curran, 19 Dewey court; James H. Flynn, 986 Norman street and Emil HavenfeItz, 79 Denver avenue have been withdrawn. The ticket voted will be: Howard A. Sullivan, 1925 Park avenue; Charles Backman, Al Ash street; Joseph c. Yirga, Jr., 137 Dewey street; Michael H. Small 8O5 Beechwood avenue; Edward B. Lynch, 725 Beechwood avenue The naming of the second ticket in the Fifth district was a nisunder- standing. The primaries tonight will be for the purpose of naming dele gates to the. state convention to be convention will name delegates to the National convention. The city con vention will( be held in Democratic headquarters in the Taylor building Friday night. The polls will be open from 5 o'clock this afternoon to o'clock tonight. Town Chairman Hugh J.. LaVery> has announced the voting places as follows:
 First District
 307 State street.
 Second District
 32O Warren street Third Distr1cT
 2O98 Fairfield avenue
 Fourth District 1928 State street
 Fifth District
 625 Norman street.
 Sixth District
 1799 Main street
 Seventh District
 1889 Main street Eighth District
 335 North Washington avenue
 Ninth District
 1197 East Main street
 Tenth District
 779 East Main street
 Eleventh District Nichols and Pembroke streets
 Twelfth. District
 1265 Stratford avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
Widow, Daughter and Two Sons Get
 I.orillard Estate

New York. May 3-Jacob Lori1lard, member of an old New York family. who died in N.ondon April 2s, left his entire estate Of about $sOO,00 to the widow, daughter and two sons by his will filed yesterday The bulk of the estate consisted in a trust fund left to MT L1orillard by his father, Peter Loril1ard, over which he had the power of appointment in his will
 Mrs. Gertrude Lorillard, widow, of London, receives outright all property outside of the trust fund. From the trust fund she is to receive the i'm principal to go at her death to the chi1dren.1 Her share includes the property at 3S3 Bowery, 243 Canal street, 53 Walker street and 269 Pearl street, New York
 Mrs. Frances A. Sands, daughter, of 33 West F'ifty-first street, receives one-ffth of the trust, including S27- 829 Broadway and AT East Twelfth street. Jacob LoriIard. son, of Rut- ledge. Pa. receives one-fifth, includ- ing 391-393 Broadway and 794S1 Wooster street. and Ernest E. Lori1- lard, son, receives about 40 per cent. of the trust, including 296 Broadway, 176-17s Duane street, ITS and IFS F Bowery and 344 Front street.
 If any heir contests the will, he or she is to be cut off with s1,O0O, ac- cording to it's provisions. By CO., diciI the4wifey receives s.the house and bu1lNings'' in Upper Brook street. LohHon, and everything else purchas- ed since marrying her" Ernest E. Lorfllard. son, Alfred R. Conkling and Alfred Seton are named as exec utors in the will, and Henry Barbey is added to the list by a codiciI
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

t'I have suffered with indigestion, of constipation for a long time had no appetite and felt. tired out and sluggish owing to the condition of my bowels had about given up finding remedy that would help me when I chanced to hear of Lax-a- Tone and I have taken this remedy with wonderful results Am glad to give you my photograph and in dorsem ment.''
 The Lax-a-Tone Man is at Harti- gan'S Drug Store, 81 Fairfield Ave, near Main St., where he is Introducing daily the merits of this remedy to the Bridgeport public. - Advertise unept
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
At MoIIan's.

Women's low shoes, at NoIlan,s, are more varied than ever. New models in Oxfords are shown. Black pumps. strapped or without straps, come in many designs. Smart pumps in white, bronze, ivory, brown andSgrey are among. the artistic foot furnishings at this well known shop for correct footwear for women, misses, boys and small children. Accurate fitting is a. special feature, at, 1928 Main street. Adv
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
MAXWELL LAUDS
 IRISH SOLDIERS; DUBLIN IS QUIET

Dublin, May 3-In an order of the day thanking the troops engaged in the suppression of the rebellion here, Lieut.. General Sir John Maxwell, the military commander, says that owing to the tireless efforts of the soldiers all the rebels in this city have now surrendered.
 The order says further: 1T espec- tally wish to express my gratitude to the Irish regiments which have so largely helped to crush the uprising.
 He is unable to refer in the present order, General Maxwell said, to the gallant behavior of the men but he expresses his admiration for a small detachment which, while conveying ammunition, was attacked in Charles street. After a splendid defense of three and one-half days, during which it's leaders were struck down. the de- tachment delivered the ammunition safely.
 Holy Head. Wales, May 8-Thres hundred more prisoners from Ireland. of whom 20 are wounded, were landed here today. The prisoners included a considera ble number of persons levi dently of somewhat higher station than those landed two days ago. Some of them were inteHectuaIs who here >tofore have been identified mainly with the Irish lit --ary movement. Others were clerks sportsmen, trades men or farmers.
 Dublin, May 3-The situation in Galway kresu1ting- from the Irish revolt is serious, according to advices. just received. On Tuesday, April 25, 1 200 rebels, approaching from Oranmore, were within three miles of Galway when a naval vessel. sheIIed Fhem from Galway Bay, compelling them to retire to Moyard Castle at Athenry. Another vessel landed 100 soldiers who forced other rebels to retire towards that castle. Encounters between the rebels and small bands of police re- suited in a number of casualties. Among those arrested were Professors Steinberger, Walsh and McEnri, all of the University of Galway.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
PLAN GERMAN LUNCH.

A German luncheon and minstrel performance is being planned for St Joseph's church, May 1T. Men and women performers of the highest amateur rank will take part as prin- cipals in the minstrel performance and a chorus of 52 comedy young women is rehearsing under the direc- tion of Miss Theresa Poke and Lester Burdick of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
TURNED BACK BY UzBoAT.

vigo, May 3-The Spanish sailing vessel Cisca, which. left Muros two weeks, ago. with a cargo of mine props for Cardiff, returned without completing the voyage. The captain reports that a German submarine stopped the vessel, examined his car go and ordered him to return.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

Major General Sir John Maxwell of the British army, who was ordered to Dublin to take command of the troops engaged in suppressing the revolt in Ireland, is married to an American. formerly Miss Louisa, Bonynge, daugT- ter of Charles w. Bonynge, the Cali fornia millionaire. He was formerly commander of the British forces in Egypt. Under the martial law that has been proclaimed he is clothed with p1enary powers of life and death, and it is said he has orders to put down the revolt with an iron hand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

The House naval commi- tee ap- proved a plan to~use part of the $250, 00O~ appropriation proposed for 8 new training. ship for the Illinois naval militia, for the purchase of the wrecked steamer EtaStIand.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

Shipments of war materials in Eu- rope from the United States since August, 1914, amounted to $340, 900 ,O00, according to the Bureau of Foreign. and Domestic Commerce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03
SAYS HIS DUTY TO MANKIND IS
 TO INDORSE
Wishes to Help All Sufferers
 With Stomach Trouble by A Statement.

The many friends of MT. Edward Gebeau, 231 Olive Street, this city, will be pleased to read the following he says:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

The new per-dreadnaught Okla hona went into commission at the Philadelphia navy yard.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

A union to abolish Sunday shoe shining is being formed by Chicago bootb1acks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

At the annual meeting of the Mo saic Club, held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs J. J. Rose, S44 North avenue, Mrs. Howard Speer was elected president, Mrs. Frederick Hindsley, vice-president, and Mrs. H. B. Van Gieson, secretary and treas urer
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

gainaaaz xecuted~@=during April amounted to- 8, 1885, 900 of gold coins and s34z s6e of minor coins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-03

A slight earthquake shock, lasting five seconds. occurred at Los Angeles.