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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10

Captain John Carter, c. s. A., at the
close OF the Civil War goes West. pres
pecting With, friend. Attacked by hostile
mountain cave. from which cmanatcs a
poisonous gas. Overcome by this, he ap-
parently undcrgoes n physical metamor-
phosis, some Inherent part OF him being
released 80 that he can view. like second
person. his seemingly lifelcSs body lying
on the cave floor. In this state. through
q series Of phenomena, he finds himself
transported to the planet Mars
While Carter Is gazing upon a huge In
cubator. within whose inclosure slx-limbed,
hideous, pale green humans" are emerg-
Ing from high shells, he is attacked by a
band Of adults OF the same species. They
are 10 feet tall and are mounted upon
mammoth beasts, When Carter attempts
TO escape he astonlshes the Martians by
leaplng completely over the incubator. This
feat he accoinplishes because Of the lower
attraction of gravity upon Mars. II saves
his life, for She giants take n keen interest
In this dlsplay of physlcal prnwcas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
CHAPTER III-Continued

TIE EXCHANGED few words with
i i his men, motloned to me that l would
ride behind one of them, and then mounted
his own animal.
The fellow designated reached down
two or three hands, and lifted me UP be-
hind him on the glossy back of his
mount, where I hung on as best I could
by the belts and straps which held the
Martian's weapons and ornaments.
The entire cavalcade then turned and
galloped away toward the range Of hills
In the distance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
Sewing When Visiting

Dear Deborah Rttsh-T have been invited
to visit over next weekend. Would IL be
in good form for me to take some fancy
work with me In case my hostess should
be sewing or knitting at odd times her.
seltF MARY j.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
Our Postofice Box

We gratefully acknowledge drawings
from Kenneth Wilson, of Highsplre, Pa,
and jeanette Josias, North 2sth street ;
poems from Caroline Casaccio, East
Lansdowne, and Fred Melville, Chester
Pa, and a dear little note from Robert
Beaumont, Mt. Airy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
Informal Supper

Dear Deborah Rush--I am giving .
small Informal dance at my home for
about 30 persons What would you sug.
gest for n simple supper. e. M.
Chicken or lobster salad rasp rolls, ices,
cakes and coffee. If you do not care to
serve salad, sandwiches would answer.
DEBORAH RUSH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
RAINBOW CLUB
FARMER SMITHS
AM THE GREAT AMERICAN BOY
am the great American boy!

| am the great American boy!
Lonely, yes, lonely. My father .
is busy making money. When he
comes home he is too tired to
bother with me. He never was a
boy himself-I guess.
And Sunday? Well, he plays
golf or sleeps. see him seldom.
| don't know as it matters much,
BUT
I need my father-he needs me.
Most of all l need my mother,
but she is busy, too. Sometimes
she is lacing up her high heeled
shoes. Other times she is powder
ing and painting that beautiful Ito
me) face of hers.
Perhaps she'll miss me when [
am gone-grown up, | mean.
But | must outgroW my loneli-
ness, for tomorrow they will need
me. No one ever seems to think
of that, but | see it. | have to see
it, for mother is too busy to see it
and so is father.
It's hard without some one to
love me and somebody to love. [
need both kinds of love, for
AM THE GREAT AMERICAN BOY
FARMER SMITH,
Childrens Editor, Evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10
Things to Know and Do

1. Name three conductors Of heat.
e. Name three non-conductors of heat.
3. What day Of the week Is the best to
cook on? (For little people)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10

II would he entirely In good form and
probably make your hostess very glad TO
find you provided with handiwork.
Language of Stamps
Dear Deborah Rush-I would thank you
very much II you would send me the
Language Of Stamps" ] am inciosinF
self addressed envelope for same. Trust
ing to receive same at earliest possible
moment, and thanking you very kindly
for the favor, beg to remain, ]. B.
A copy will be mailed to you The lam
guage or Irritation Of stamps is as fol-
lows:
Stamps placed IN upper right-hand cor
ner in these positions mean:
Upright-Busness, or wish your
friendship.
Upside down-write no more.
Crosswlse--I send a kiss.
Horizontal--Do you love me7
Upper left-hand corner.
Upright-Good-by sweetheart.
Upside down. love you.
Crosswise-My heart is another's.
Horizontal--I hate you.
Lower left-hand corner:
Upright seek your acquaintance.
Upside down. wish you Joy.
Horizontal-will you meet me.
Lower right-hand corner:
Upright--You are very cool
Upside down-Can you not trust met
Horizontal-You are changed.
Middle of envelope. at left side:
Upright-Accept my love.
Upside down. am engaged.
HORIZONTAL long to see you.
Middle, at right side:
Upright-write soon.
Upside down. am sorry
HORIZONTAL am married
Middle, at top:
Uprlght-Yes.
Upside down--On condition.
Middle, at bottom:
Upright-No.
Upside down-You are too loving.
Horizontal--My parents object.
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FARMER SMITH,
EVENING LEDGER /:

FARMER SMITH.
EVENING LEDGER:
I wish TO become a member OF your
Rainbow Club. Please send me a beau
tiful Rainbow Button free. I aKres
TO DO A LITTLE KINDNESS EACH
AND EVERY Day SPREAD A
LITTLE SUNSHINE ALL ALONG
THE WAY:
Name '''''''-''.''ss'...
Address .'''.'s'ssss'.s.....
senooi Attena ''-''''''ss''t'-.-.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-04-10

II would he entirely In good form and
probably make your hostess very glad to
find you provided with handiwork
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

rus girl with the Observation-Disclosures
production of the ''Follies'' and the
first of her kind in this country. The
Hon. Helen asserts. THE American
girls have the finest legs in the
world
The cause therefor, according to
the Hon Helen is the fact that the
American femininity wears high shoes
while the English girl has preference
for low feathers"
A very bad legitimate actor applied
for a job at Universal City recently
He proffered a letter of recommended
ton and Lloyd Carleton, the producer,
opened it to read as follows:
This will introduce Reginald F.
Rant. Mr.. Rant has played Hamlet.
Cardinal Wolsey, Macbeth, Little Lord
Fauntleroy, Bill Sykes and pocket bill
lizards. He plays billiards best.
Carleton considered the seedy ham
minute and then remarked, Sorry
we can't place you as leading man. But
come around tomorrow. We have a
club room scene and I need a man to
handle a cue"
That rusty saw to the effect that
children should be seen and not
heard" has about as much credence in
the modern family as dictum that
movies should be heard and not
seen" would have among the photo
fans. In these days when "Poppa"
and .Momma" sally out for entertain
ment, they are careful to hear the
opinions of the children concerning
the merits of the different photo-plays
on tap.
1t has not been long since Fay
Tincher used to speak pieces at
church socials in Topeka. Now she
cuts the corners in Triangle films.
Then she used to be patted on the back
and told she was a nice little girl. Now
she is bornbarded with press notices,
orchids, proposals and poems. The
latest rhyrned tribute to Fay follows,
which concerns her success in Don
Quixote:"
Fay, your manner is so nonchalant,
TO cease admirinE you ! cant;
You are such jolly, dandy kid.
Admiringly to you. l lift my lid.
When you tied your stocking there;
Had been in old Don's place.
You would have had fond embrace.
Let Pharisees cavil and scott.
To see you pull that garment, off;
AS for me. thought it very clever,
One of the cutest portrayais ever.
How longed for John DIS barrel,
To exchange for that article of apparel
To me it would be ever precious,
My hold on it would be tenacious.
when 1 saw that stunt pulled off.
|. said to myself by heck"
| wish had that round my neck,
would not envy Nick Romanoff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

crowds to the Orpheum during the
past week. Criticism is made of the
plot, credit is given the scenic eff
fects and Mary Pickford's acting. The
last performance will be given this
evening.
Next week The Orpheum settles
back to regular Triangle programs
and the regular prices, beginning the
week with Bessie Love in Sister of
Six a story of the early history of
California and her picturesque peo-
pie
Mr.. Hooper, manager of the Or
pheum, plans very pleasant surprise
for Topeka folks on Tuesday and
Wednesday when he will offer. as A
part of the regular program, "A Night
in Beautiful Hawaii" This is not u
film but six real Hawai.ans, singers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Billiards Is Evan Williams Game.


In Evan williams home at Akron,
o., there is among other perfectly fit
ted rooms. a billiard room in which
the noted tenor spends much of his
leisure time. He believes there is
nothing so relaxing and Fascinating as
billiards, but there is not much relax
alton for the one who plays against
him. The manner in which the ia
nous Welshman runs mp the score is
most disconcerting if you chance to be
his opponent. Once he dropped into
pool room in a southern city while
waiting for a train, finding a regular
frequenter of the place, he began a
game. The town champion was eager
to bet with the stranger, so Williams
wagered a dollar with him and the vii
lager took the first turn. He made
twelve points, and jokingly remarked,
'Well, my friend I'll rest for a min
ute and watch you !.
He rested and rested some more
while the tenor merrily walked about
the table making all sorts of difficult
shots, after running up twenty-seven
points, he paused and remarked,
Shall I go on and run off the whole
hundred points now?'
This was too much for the village
"champeen" who by this time was
wild-eyed at Williams skill. What do
you do when you amt playing bill
liards?" he asked.
oh" said Williams, ct sing most of
the time, I just play billiards for fun
now and them
well, doggone it," replied the other
with feeling, eff you play like that just
for the fun of it, you must be right
there when you sing"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
S. R. @. SIGN WAS OUT
More Than 500 Stood in Auditorium
to Hear Martha

Martha" whose tunes are in every
"old favorite song book was sung
before 1000 school teachers last night
at the Auditorium. Several thousand
were in line by 7 o'clock and the en-
thusiasm to get in was only equalled
by the enthusiasm over the opera
itself.
Not only were the voices in the
opera excellent, but the enunciation
and the acting of the performers was
skillful and clearly conveyed to the
audience the plot of the opera. Even
Ring Lardner's "busher'' could have
attended and brought away an accu-
rate account of the plot. Handicap
ped by makeshift stage, the opera
presented in it's acting and good cos
tuning a handsome spectacle.
Mr.. Sheehan had, of course, the
voice of the evening. His robust,
beautiful tenor would have served Cor
much larger place than the audi
forum. Sheehan had the voice, but
Miss Carmen, altho possessed of a
lyric rather than a dramatic soprano,
was the favorite of the crowd. Her
voice was completely lost when sing
ing with Sheehan, but her solos were
delivered with a puri V of tone, an
ease of delivery, fleXibility and an ap-
probation of the feeling in the pleas
ant little arias, that was lacking in the
singing of the famous tenor. Her
voice is reminiscent of Alma Chuck 5
altho she has not the power of the
latter. Miss De SeIlmsn. who was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Stage and Screen
BY "DON."

AS fast as these novelties are put
into screen circulation, by enterpris-
ing producers, more will be fortkcom-
ing.
Topeka movie fans are getting tired
of shopworn thrillers. Any actor not
at outs with the law of gravitation
can fall off cliff, and the aeroplane
in the movies is getting as common
as the "flivver' in everyday life. Sew
era1 Topeka fans have originated
few suggestions for thrills for the
benefit of the tired scenario hack
Following are a few:
Festus Foster as leading man in
His Last Fling"
United States army capturing
Villa
Waiter refusing a tip
Western photoplay without forty
fours, dropping musta ches or booze"
Chicken eating a fried man."
The old days of monopoly of the
producing end of the drama is over
The monarchy of K1aw & Erlanger
was upset by the Shuberts and today
the thirty-one new plays show
ing this season on Broadway are put
on by sixteen different producers.
Another boost for home products
was given recently by the Hon. Helen
Scott-Montague, titled English cho-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

Nancy Martha's companion, had
rich contralto, but did not seem to get
all out of her voice that she could.
Her voice has depth and richness, but
thru some fault of resonance, was
lost in the big auditorium The chorus
singing was good and the accom-
panying orchestra was entirely ade-
quate for the light score.
The selection of the opera as chief
entertainment feature of the conven-
ton was thoroly justified by the man
ifest pleasure of the audience, at least
500 of which stood thru the entire
p -formance.-D. H.
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LYMAN HOWE

The last appearances of the Lyman
H. Howe travel pictures will be a the
Grand for a matinee this afternoon
and tonight The pictures We're
shown here Thursday night and last
night.
One of the features is the "dissolv-
ing portraits" of prominent men. An
index to public sentiment was the ap-
plause which resulted last night when
the pictures were shown. Taft drew
mild applause, Roosevelt slightly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

United States military academy at
West Point. and one of the unique pic
lures is of outdoor games. By adjust
ing the camera, in taking the pictures,
the movements of the athletes are
shown on the screen eight times slow
er than their normal speedy. B.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

more, Hughes got vigorous hand, but
at the appearance of President Will
sons portrait, the audience went
wild"
The pictures include studies of little
known birds and fishes, travel pic
lures from Norway. Hawaii and Spain.
Many feet of film were devoted to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

says: Williams has completely mas
tered the art of singing In all Lis
delivery there is a big communicative
enthusiasm, wholesome and invigorat-
ing. His production of tone is a les
son of art williams is here Mon
day evening, November 20, when ne
sings the second number in the series
given by the Topeka Local Union of
Christian Endeavor societ' =
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
"a Pair of siIk stockings.v

"a Pair of Silk Stockings which
Mr.. Winthrop Ames will present at the
Grand. IS one of those charming and
refreshing comedies which Mr.. Ames
knows so we'll how to produce. One
always expects Mr.. Ames to produce
the comedy of manners rather than
the tragedy of reality. And Mr.. Ames
never disappoints.
"a Pair of Silk Stockings" is the
work of Mr.. Cyril Harcourt, the Eng
lish playwright, novelist and actor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

Experience" George V. Hobart's
modern morality play of today which
William Elliott, F. Ray Comstock and
Morris Gest will present for an en-
gagement at the Grand, is a big, gor-
geous, glittering drama of life, show
ing in ten widely contrasting scenes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Observation-Disclosures"

An odd setting George M. Cohan
evolved for the first act of ''Hitthe-
Trail Holiday" which comes to this
city soon, is a small town barber shop.
1t is claimed the scene with its COM
pIeteness of detail in equipment, stock
and crew, is a chunk of atmospheric
realism superior in laugh value to even
the best of the ingenious young au-
thor's previous creations in the line of
droll and realistic stage pictures.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
"WorId of pleasure. -

Unlike most of the great Winter
Garden shows. "A World of Pleasure,
which comes to the Grand soon, is
said to have a great appeal to chill
dren. In fact one scene, which is en-
acted entirely by girls. represents a
gigantic toy shop. This scene was de-
signed by H. Robert Law, who has
gained considerable fame thru his
Spectacular scenic creations. 1t was
Injected into the Winter Garden show
because of it's novelty and great con-
trast to the other scenes in the pro-
'ductiOn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

author TIE Pathe company is justly
pround that Kipling gave it permits
sion to film his masterpiece. Not only
did he do that, but he actually wrote
the subtitles for the production. This
shows the interest he took in it and
is a stamp of approval upon the
photoplay. In the cast supporting
Robert Edescn, appear such we'll
known players as Claude Fleming,
Lillian Tucker and Jose Collins. The
Light That Failed" will be shown at
the Cozy theater. Friday and Satur-
day next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Georgia Stone Is Some Guesser.

The six rollicking Triangle kiddies
who appear in Sister of Six the new
drama starring Bessie Love at the Or
pheum next week, are natural, nor
NAL, mischievous children.
Like all youngsters of their ages,
they must have something constantly
to do, and when Miss Love is not
working she tells them stories and
plays with them.
The other day two of the little girls
were working on the set, while the
little boys were told to keep out be-
cause of the fact that considerable
shooting was going on.
Francis Carpenter and George Stone,
their eyes glued to a hole in the can
vas surrounding the set, watched the
proceedings within as long as they
could contentedly.
Finally George, who is a natural
born leader of the children, said to a
visitor at the studio:
Say, mithter, bootht me over thith
screen, will your"
Noticing that the little chap was
dressed for his role, the visitor thought
he probably had a cue to come on, SO
without hesitating moment he lifted
him over the canvas screen onto the
set
While the camera was clicking the
actions of those taking part little
George edged slowly up to his sup
iously into the picture.
But he did not last long.
c. A. Franklin grabbed him in his
strong arms and flung him over the
canvas to the visitor who had unwit-
tingly spoiled thirty feet of film
When George got back to his place
of beginning, he said:
My. that wath thudden, wathen't
1t? l gueth Mr.. Franklin wath madiY
At Orpheum, X. c., Week of Nov. 12.
Mrs. Langtry, the famous Jersey
Lily, in private life Lady Hugo Ger
aid de Battle, will be the notable star
OF the Orpheum program commencing
Sunday matinee. November IL, and
week With a fine supporting COM
pany, including Pelham Lynton Al
fred Lund and Mile. Guillou, she will
present a one-act play entitled
| Ashes"
Supporting Mrs. Lantry will be a
vaudeville bill of unusual merit.
New YOrk's Tribute to Williams
! What the New York music critics
nave to say about artists is always of
| interest to musical patrons every
where, as well as verdict upon
which hangs the success of an artist
Mr. Henderson of the New York Sun
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

the different experiences and tempta-
tions which confront youth when he
goes into the world in search of fame
and fortune.
At the Majestic.
A return engagement of THE I'M
born picture will be seen at the Ma
jestic theater four days, commencing
Monday. Continuous performances
will be given from AIS to 4:30 and
7:15 to 1890. Special morning matt
nee for ladies only will open at 10 a.
m. Monday morning. Those who wit
messed this wonderful picture at the
Grand Opera house a few weeks ago
all stated that it was one of the great
est sex pictures that has ever been
shown in Topeka.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox says, IF
mothers would only tell their girls of
the snares that lie in wait they would
not pay to their dying days with the
knowledge that comes too late"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Light That Failed'' at the Cozy.

To Pathe goes the homer of being
the first to release a motion picture
adapted from a book by Rudyard Kip
ling. His immortal masterpiece. THE
Light That Failed" has been produced
under the direction of Edward Jose
with Robert EdeSon as the star. The
Light That Faileds is. as famous as its
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
At the OrpheuIll.


The first of the Mary Pickford pic
lures under her own direction, Less
Than the Dust has attracted good
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11
Jean Bedinrs Novelty. ''Puss-Puss."

Jean Bedinis Big Novelty Show,
s'Puss-Puss." the newest and most
novel attraction in higher grade bur-
lesque, will come to the Grand Novem-
Der 30-December 1-2. Jean Bedini is
the producer and he has put into this
offering the fruits of many years eX-
perience in catering to the highest
class patronage of burlesque- When
he declares that the show is new, he
means it. 1t is actually new in at
Effectiveness, new in novel features,
new in scenic equipment, new in cos
tuning and new so fa- as personnel of
the company is concerned. No eXer-
else of economy has been used in
making this production as beautiful
and complete as the most captious pa
tron of light comedy could desire.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-11

dancers and Instrument lists. the
members of this musical organization
were formerly with the Bird of Para :
disc company.
At the Grand Sunday.
You are invited to free lecture on
Christian Science to be given at the
Grand opera house Sunday afternoon
at 8 o'clock, by Prof. Hermann s.
Herring, c. s. B.. of Concord. y. h.
member of the board of lectureship of
the mother church, the First Church
of Chris Scientist, in Boston, Mass
1t is the purpose of these lectures to
give correct information regarding
the subject of Christian Science and
to bear reliable testimony as to the
life and work of its discoverer and
founder, Mary Baker Eddy.
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D AT THE. f |
THEATRES

Coming to Grand Opera House.
Nov. 12-Afternoon. Christian
Science Lecture.
+ Nov 21-"The Only Girl"
Nov 25-Maud Allan.
Nov. 2S-29-''Mikado."
Nov 80, Dec. 1-2-"Puss Puss and
Her Thirty Kittens"
Dec. 9-Washburn Dramatic Club.
4 Dec. 1913 - THE Midnight
Maidens"
Dec. 16-"very Good Eddie"
Dec 2O-"Bird of Paradise"
Other Theaters.
Orpheum-Photo features and Ha-
waiian singers.
-zIris-Photo features.
ssCozy-Motion pictures and vaude-
Majestic-Photo features.
Novelty-Vaudeville and motion
Pictures.
An attraction that inspires it's
audience with new thoughts, that
broadens OUT knowledge of the world
in general and stimulates discussion
is well worthy of liberal praise. Such
All attraction is Lyman H. Howe's
Travel Festival which plays two more
times today, matinee and night:
While Mr.. Howe can always be rel1ed
upon to thoroly amuse. at the same
time his exhibition imparts much in
fDrmation which could not be derived
from any other source.
Only Girl
one of the critics in New York
when 1.-The Only Girl' was enjoying
It's long run at the Lyric theater, made
the remark that there was not drab
number in the whole of Victor Her
bert's score. No doubt before the
dainty musical play is given here the
music will have been played by all the
orchestras in town Some of those
which are most popular and easiest
WhistIed are: When You're Away,
ssPersonality," Here's to the Land
We Love. Bows" and ''When Your
Ankle Wears a Ball and Chain"