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Arizona republican., 1916-01-16
sKOVGAARD DENMARk'S GREAT
 EST VIOlINIST

Regarding Skovgaard, the Danish violinist, who appears at the Elks theater Monday evening, January "A, together with the New York Metro Politan Company of operatic singers. the following unusual notice ap- peared in a South Carolina newspaper on last seasons tour:
 "To Him That Hath"-An Apprecia- :
 tior
 This is just simply an appreciation unpaid for, unsolicited:
 Skovgaard came to town this morn g-Skovgaard the wonderful Dane
 He will be at the Auditorium to- night, and you, if you are not there it won't be my fault, for, as best can I'll tell you about him.
 heard him once-this magica Dane with the physique of a Viking and the heart of a little child-sat for two hours that seemed only as many minutes and heard him weave all human emotions into melody love, anger, joy. hate. despair-harl the music of mountain brooks. tho laughter of little children. wild Hun garian waltzes, sweet tender folk songs d throb with half forgotter memories-hear him and was com l fOrted.
 l Tonight if l had but seventy-fiv' cents to buy bread I'd give it t 1 Skovgaard to feed my soul.
 If you go tonight tomorrow youl have a memory and it won't soon b. forgotten.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16
GlH WeU KM01Um M Ph0eMix
 Becomes Moving Picture St0r
Selected As the. Most Beau
 tiful at the Southern Cal
 ifornia Motion Picture Exhibitors New Years Eve Carnival

Really, I have to pinch myself every little while to make sure it isn't all a dream. I can not believe that l have been able to realize my ambition of years to be associated with motion picture company and to have a splendid opportunity as has been given to me by Mir. Laemmle, to ascend the ladder that leads to fame in the land of films.'
 Thus spoke Miss Thelma Francis at Universal City, where she had come at the request of Carl Laemmle, pres ident of the Universal Film Manufac- turing Company, who. with Crane Wilbur and Hobart Henley, had chosen her as the most beautiful girl among several hundred at the South orn California Motion Picture Ex- hibitors New Years Eve Carnival Ball at Shrine Auditorium, Los An geles, it having been previously an- nOunced that the young lady selected by the committee would be given position in one of the companies of the big Universal motion picture municipality, where every opportunity would be afforded her to become a star.
 MT. Laemmle met Miss Francis when she reported at Universal City and after wishing her the best of luck, turned her over to Vice Presi- dent H. o. Davis. from whom she learned of the plans that had been made for her development into mo- tion picture actress. Photographs were taken of the fortunate young woman and then Marshall Stedman, manager of production, took Miss Francis in hand and introduced her to a number of the leading directors, one of whom in few days will make her a member of his company.
 Miss Francis. who is well known in Denver Chicago, Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona, in each of which places she lived for while is only nineteen years of age, but she is un- usually talented for one so young She is pianist and las beautiful soprano voice. writes poetry and short stories and has also created a number of scenarios. She is a typical American girl and loves the outdoors, delighting in horseback riding, swim ming and the activities of the tennis court. Miss Francis has been riding since she was a little girl and looks forward to the time when she can show in western pictures the ability she has as an equestrienne.
 Miss Francis is the daughter of Dr. R. M. anG C. Elizabeth Francis, and was born in Flagstaff. Arizona. | Her parents took her to Denver when l she was two years of age and when she was old enough. she attended Loretto's Academy, Catholic school
 Later, she was sent to Miss Theare's
 boarding school, Chicago. to study
 music and dramatic art and subse- quently appeared on the Legitimate
 stage in small parts. Shortly after
 her return to Denver when she had just turned eighteen, Dr. Francis
 was taken ill and the family went tc | Phoenix, Arizona. Last July, Mrs
 Francis and her daughter left Ari-
 Zona for vist to California and were
 so impressed with the golden state that they decided to make it theil
 home. Dr. Francis. who recovered
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

authorities in the world. that Mutt and Jeff cartoons and likewise tke play of the same name. are the most remarkable successes in the history of the press and theatricals. In a number of cities where the attraction has played four or five times in the last two years, their last engagement was better than the first and the first was to the capacity of the theater. This seasons offering will show an entirely new scenic and electrical production, consisting of several sensational mechanical effects never before attempted in a musical comedy. A new book by "a famous author, added to which is the benefit of the entile theatrical experience Of that dean and wizard of cartoon pro- duction, Gus Hill. Every real car toOn success in the last thirty years has been under his direction. His success with Mutt and Jeff is now the talk of the entire theatrical world and his judgment in selecting the cartoons as the material for a play has made him a fortune No expense has been spared to make the new production even more attractive than the origi- nal production An entire new mu- iscal score has been furnished.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

his health, is at present practiclng Tn Flagstaff
 Miss Francis inherits her musical talent from her mother, who not alone plays the piano and violin with rare ability. but also is composer of songs and instrumental music.
 'I am almost like Topsy,' said the new aspirant for screen honors Father has been so busy as phy- sician and mother has been so busy as a musician that l really raised myself I've been left to my own resources often and I am sure l will be able to get along in the motion picture field. I'm willing to work hard, not alone to help myself, but to help those who are helping me.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

On Tuesday the drama will be D. w. Griffith's production of Mar tyrs of the Alamo" which is claimed hy many to be second only to The Birth of Nation" The comedy is Saved by Wireless" and according to all press notices should be one of the best ever shown here.
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

ranks and sang "Tipperary." The rous. ing chorus from so many throats at tracted great attention, It -5 needless to say, and every one in the islands soon knew loses players.
 A British warship was lying in the harbor of Nassau and the officers of it extended many courtesies to the play CTS in the way of permitting them to take pictures on shipboard and enter taining them.
 "Nedra" will be seen at the Lamara on Wednesday and Thursday of this week
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16
MUTT AND JEFF IN COLLEGE

Opening at the Elks theater on Thursday matinee for m engage ment of matinee and night, Gus Hill will present for the first time the fourth edition of Bud Fishers great cartoon series, Mutt and Jeff, entitled Mutt and Jeff in College After breaking all established theaterical records for volume of business and pleasing audiences this remarkable attraction will offer an entire new entertainment for the coming season, retaining nothing but the title and those two character conceits. "A. Mutt and his little friend "Othelo Montgomery Jeffries." The fact has been conceded by the best newspaper
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16
PAGE THREE
Drama, and The Picture Plays

Wednesday and Thursday ushers in the Paramount program The of fering for those two days will be Marie Doro one of the most brilliant and popular stars of the Charles Frohman company, whom phOtOplay lovers admired so in her first ap-
 tContinued on Page EighD
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

On Thursday and Friday another Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature will be shown It is "The Turn of the Road "a powerful drama of life, featuring Miss Virginia Pearson, who plays the Tempt ress. "The Turn of the Road is screen story in five parts that is not only exceptional because of it's story, but doubly attractive in it's enactment, the leading characters being portrayed by such distinguished players as Vir- ginia Pearson, Joseph Kilgour, Naomi Childers, Bobby Connolly and Robert Gailaird.
 Also on Thursday and Friday a local Fielding picture will be shown. This one is entitled Teasing a Tornado and features a well known local boy, Paul Sweeney. Many of the local favorites are also including Winnie and Elsie Burns and Jack Lawton. This picture will be shown for the first time in Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1916-01-16

ARIZONA - The Disciple and The Painted Hero is the program at the Arizona today. It is needless to say that they are good, as they are Triangle features. and that speaks for itself The Disciple" is a five act western drama, produced by Thomas Ince and features the well known star. William S. Hart. Mir. Hart has powerful and con- genial role as the frontier missionary in this great play. The Keystone comedy, which is a Sennett produc- tiCn, promises to be a riot in two parts. It introduces Hale Hamilton and Pauline Moran as tie stars in Her Painted Hero and is comedy with 2 plot. This program will run two days with matinee today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19

Now about this great amount of
money in the hands of the banks as
aYerred by the Topeka bankers in the
position they have taken in regard to
the city and county funds. Fortunate
ly the State Journal has at hand the
report of the bank commissioner just
made public yesterday, and here is
what that statement shows in addition
to falling off in the reserve, of seven
per cent over the reserve twelve
months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
TWO PLAYERS REMOVED
Sanders and Daniels Let Out by Mama
ger Savage.

Pitcher Roy Sanders and Outfield-
er Glen Daniels were decorated with
the insignia of the "can" this after
noon. Sanders goes to the Fort
Dodge club of the Central association
with strings tied to him. Trainer goes
to Roekfield, ILL.,, of the Three 1
league.
Owing to an injury received in prac-
tice. Catcher Snow will be unable
to make the trip to st. Joseph and
TeXter will take his place in the OPEN
err tomorrow. Snow sprained a liga-
ment in his leg while running and
probably will be out of the game for
ten days.
The Savages held their final work
out this afternoon. Manager baltimore
announced that most of them are in
first class condition and that either
Dashner, Grover or Lambeth will
pitch tomorrow. A telegram received
from George Cochran this afternoon
stated that he would join the team at
st. Joe tomorrow and be ready to play
in tomorrow afternoons game.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
A. DEUTSCH DIES
Prominent Resident of Topeka
Took Ill in Texas.
In Spanish-American War
Father of Mrs. Auerbach.

Captain A. B. Deutsch, Sc years old,
father of Mrs. H. A. Auerbach, and 4
prominent resident of Topeka, died at
Sis o'clock this morning at his home,
500 West Tenth street. He had been
ill for about eight weeks.
Captain Deutsch came to Topeka
five years ago and has been prominent
in affairs of this city since that time
His home formerly was in Carthage,
Mo, where he was in business for
many years as a merchant and banker.
He retired from business life after
coming to Topeka.
During the Spanish-American war
Captain Deutsch was a quartermaster
was a member of the Army and Navy
club in Washington by virtue of his
service in the army. He was also a
member of the Masonic lodge and the
5. P. o. E, and of the Topeka Coun-
try club.
Captain Deutsch became seriously
i'll while in Texas recently and Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Auerbach went to his
bedside. His death was expected at
that time but after lingering for some
time at deaths door ne rallied and
was able to be brought home last
Sunday. Surviving him are his wife
and daughter, Mrs. Auerbach.
The funeral will be held at 2:30
o'clock Friday afternoon at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Auerbach, S29 Blu
chanan street. The interment will
take place at Topeka cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
ROW ABOUT MAGAZINE
Mrs. Guernsey and Mrs. Storey Locked
Horns at d. A. II. Session.

Washington, April 19-An echo of
the bitter Storey-Guernsey fight last
year for the presidents eneralship was
heard at Tuesdays session of the con-
gress of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution.
Mrs. George Thatcher Guernsey of
Kansas sought more information than
given in a committee report about the
Daughters magazine and moved that
the publication be sent only to paid
subscribers. Mrs. William Cumming
Storey of New York, the president
general. declared the magazine COM
mittee was handling its affairs intelli-
gently and that such a proposal should
not have been brought before the con-
gress. Mrs. Guernsey's motion was
tabled.
The night session was given over to
the nomination of officers other than
president-general, who were to be
elected today. The president-general
is elected every two years.
Lady Aberdeen of Scotland a guest
of honor, urged the Daughters to be-
come united with the International
Council of Mothers.
Mrs. William A. Smoot organizing
secretary, announced the actual mem
bership of the society as 91,996, an in
crease during the year of 4.693
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
FOUND DEAD IN BARN
Alex Emerson, a Farmer, Dies From
Causes Unknown.

Alex Emerson, farmer, was found
dead in a barn on his place fourteen
miles west of Washburn college by his
brother John Tuesday. Coroner Rine-
hart viewed the body and announced
that death was due to an unknown
cause. The body was brought to To-
peka and taken to Shellabarger's un-
dertaking parlors. Emerson was 80
years old.
The last time Emerson was seen
alive was when he was Harvesting his
team in the morning to go to work.
When found in the barn at noon he
was clutching a wisp of hay tightly in
each hand. He is the second of five
brothers to die suddenly in the past
five years.
Surviving him are his father, two
sister, Miss Ida and Miss Sue Emer-
son, and two brothers, John and Burt
The funeral will be held at IL o'clock
Thursday morning at Shellabarger s
chapel. The body will be taken to
Dover for interment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
ARE THEY SPIES?
Arrest Three ShadOWing Z. 5.
Army Map Makers.
Claim They Are School Teach
ers From New York.

Savannah, Ga, April 1.-two Of
the three men arrested at Hardeviile.
S. c., yesterday held on suspicion
when, it is alleged maps of great
military Importance were found on
their persons, today declared they are
teachers in the New York public
schools. They asserted Acting Super
ifitendeut Straubenville of the Now
York city schools could identify them.
One of the men, Louis Goldberger, as
serted that he was a professor in the
Brunswick school in Brooklyn. while
Frank Pickelsky claims to be con-
nected with the De Witt-Clinton
school. The other man gave his name
as Mark Market
The men were arrested at the In
stigation of Lieut.. A. P. Cronkhite of
the United States engineering corps,
who asserts that they had been fol-
lowing his party which is engaged IN
making military maps, for several
days. They were arrested on charge
of vagrancy but each produced $4,000
to refute this and the charge was
changed to that of being suspicious
chara cterS."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
TO Be BIG CROWD
Bull Moose Prepare for State
Convention May 90.
Auditorium Has Been Engaged
for the Occasion.

Kansas Progressives are planning
for real crowd in Topeka, May %.
when the state convention of Bull
Moosers will be held. Mrs. V. F. Roby
of Topeka. today arranged for use of
the auditorium during the state con-
vention. Telephone messages from q.
s. Sartin of Kansas City, chairman of
the Bull Moose state committee, today
indicated that a big crowd was ex-
pected at the Topeka gathering.
Returns from over the state indicate
that the state convention crowd will
be composed mainly of volunteers Eff
forts are being made to enlist third
party workers to come to the state
convention and Progressive chieftains
will endeavor to make a real showing
at their convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
CAMPAIGN DOPE!
That's What Rep. Mann Calls
Wilson Speech.
Presidents Declaration APP
proved by Senator Curtis.

Washington, April 19.-Commenting
on President Wilson'S "ultimatum"
speech, varoiety of opinions were
voiced this afternoon by members OF
congress.
1.-The sending of a note to Germany
was as mild a position as the president
could take" said Representative
Flood, chairman of the foreign affairs
committee. Il think that it will meet
with the approval of congress and the
Il think this government should be
neutral said Republican Leader
Mann. The president never has been
neutral. He has been on the English
side all the time. What he said about
Germany while il is grossly eXagger-
ated, is a just complaint. But he
could say just the same about England
and our shipping substitute Selling
ships for sinking ships 1t is a mis-
take to break off diplomatic relations
with Germany. 1t is perfectly evil
dent that the president campaign
political dodge, is trying to work up
to a point where he can get into a war
with Germany during a presidential
campaign
Sets Up Own Code.
The presidents position is a COM
plete reputation of his note of Jam
uary Is, sent through Secretary Lam
sing regarding the arming of mer-
chant vessels, and submarine war;
fare" said Representative Cooper,
ranking Republican member of the
foreign affairs committee The
whole situation resolves itself into a
question of whether the United States
will set up a code of regulations which
it may have to abide by when its sole
defense is the submarine"
Il do not believe the presidents
course will lead to war" said Senator
Chamberlain, Democrat chairman of
the military committee.
Generally Approycd"-Curtis.
4 think the message will be pretty
generally approved by the people"
declared Senator Curtis, Republican.
Kansas. Il favor the president in
sisting on our rights with all neutrals
without fear or favor. 1 know the
people will uphold his hands in pro-
tecting the rights of this nation"
When the senate re-conVened after
the joint session, Senator Stone asked
that the presidents message be print
ed and referred to the committee on
foreign relations. 1t was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
ARTISTS IN CHAPTER
George NJ. Stone Made President. Fed
Grafton of Art.

A number of Topeka artists met at
the studio of George NJ. Stone Tuesday
afternoon and organized a local chap
ter of the Kansas Federation of Art.
George M. Stone was elected president
of the chapter, Mrs. L. D. Whittemore
vice president, Mrs. Catherine Lindsey
Perkins secretary, and Mr.. David
Overmyer treasurer. Committees
were appointed to make arrangements
for the state meeting, which will be
held in Topeka on Tuesday, May =.
The object of the Kansas Federation
of Art is to stimulate an interest in
all branches of the fine and applied
arts throughout the state of Kansas.
Chapters are to be formed in all the
towns and all artists and art lovers
are invited to become members. Trav-
cling art exhibits and lecture courses
are to be arranged for, and the collec-
ton of a permanent art exhibit for the
state is to be encouraged.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
HUGHES IS IN LEAD
Ford Carried Omaha i'm Ne
braska State Primary.
Hundred of Eighteen Hundred
Precincts Have Reported.

Omaha, April 19.-Returns from
yesterdays state primary were so de-
layed by a long ballot, a large number
of candidates and late closing of the
polls that early today less than 100
of the 1,S00 precincts in the state had
reported. The precincts heal d from
gave the following candidates sub
stantial leads and indicated their
nomination:
President: Republican-Charles E.
Hughes; Democratic-Wood Will
son, who was unopposed. United
States senator: Republican-John l..
Kennedy; Democratic-.Gilbert M
A. L. Sutton; Democratic-Keith Ne
Vile. National commit eman: Re
publican-R. B. Howell; Democratic
James c. Dahlman.
The name of Justice Hughes was
written on the ballots by the voters.
Senator Hitchcock's denomination was
indicated by the largest plurality for
any candidate except the Democratic
aspirant for governor. The entrance
of William ]. Bryan, former secretary
of state, into the campaign in behalf
of his brother, Mayor c. w. Bryan of
Lincoln, for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation, and the former secretary's OPP
position to the denomination of Sena-
tor Hitchcock attra cted keen interest.
w. J. Bryan was also a candidate for
delegate-at-large to the Democratic
national convention.
Henry Ford of Detroit was a candi-
date for the Republican nomination
for president and ran ahead of all OPP
and country precincts piled up a ma
jority for Hughes. Senator Cummins
of Iowa is running closely behind JUS
tice Hughes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
HOLD Won ICEL.
VIII Neither Drop Case Nor
Give Back Papers.
Charge German Attache With
Welland Canal Plot,

New York, April 19.-The papers
seized by federal agents yesterday in
the office of Wolfe Won Igel, former
secretary of Captain Franz Won Papen,
recalled German military attache. will
not be returned, neither will the prose-
cution of Won Igel for his alleged par
ticipation in the Welland canal plot
be dropped, Assistant United States
Attorney Roger 3. Woods said today.
Washington, April 19.-The depart
ment of justice has practically decided
to hold Won Igel unless the state de-
partment specifically demands his re-
lease on the ground that the crime
with which he is charged was COM
Tnitted year before he became a
diplomatic agent.
Discusses Affair With Lansing.
Washington, April 19-Secretary
Lansing today informed Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador,
that he was ready to discuss the sub
marine situation with him and con-
ference probablyswiH be arranged for
tomorrow. Yesterday Secretary Lam
sing informed him he could not dis
cuss the subject.
After 5-minute conversation with
Secretary Lansing, Ambassador Bern
storff said: 81 really only called to
discuss the Won Igel affair and there
is nothing to be said about it,
That was the comment the ambassa-
dor would make.
All the papers seized from the Of
flee of Wolfe Won Igel by the federal
authority yesterday have been for
Warded to the department of Justice
at Washington, District Attorney Mar
shall said this afternoon. This action
was taken he said, in response to or
ders received today from the depart
ment
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-04-19
FOR BIGGER ARMY
Senate Passes "Sub" Providing
Million Men Reserve.
Favors 100000 Soldiers Peace
Strength for .. S.

Washington, April 19.-The army
reorganization bill passed by the SEN
ate yesterday goes to the house today,
where a conference will be asked on
the measure. The bill is a substitute
for the Hay bill passed by the house.
and would produce regular army and
reserve for forces in the United States
aggregating a million men.
A provision for increasing the regu-
lar army to peace strength of ESQ.,
600 men was voted into the senate
army bill late yesterday, 43 to 81
This total, proposed in an amendment
by Senator Brandegee, Republican, is
an increase of 10000 over that pro-
vided for in the bill as drafted by the
military committee.