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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-03
PHIL OFT MUSICAL FoLLlEs
Big Show at the Harte Theatre Begins
Tonight.

Tho increasing popularity of musical
comedy among the showgoing public
OF New England will be demonstrated
this week when Phil OFT aud his must.
cal follios will play ut llartc Theatre.
Phil OFT. known the country over as q
comedian Of originality and real fun
making ability, has with him In this
company an aggregation of more than
unusual MORT. The comedian himself
has big part In the show but behind
him Is q real Quartetto of real come.
dions and singers as we'll as n pretty
chorus.
Mr.. OFT built an organization that Is
more than n comedy organization-as
fordancors. OFT Is one Of the most oc
centric dancers in this country The
rest of the company are not Tar he
hind him. Among the members of the
company are: Allie Baglcy. Eddie
lloalcy. Matte Quinn, Dan McCalfory
George Herbert, and several others ali
clever artists In their respective lines
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1916-07-03
Cleaning Upholstered Furniture.

When cleaning upholstered furniture
it is often either impossible or incon-
venient to move 1t out of doors. In
such cases place n wet cloth over the
piece of furniture and then beat 1t,
changing the cloth several times dur
ing the process The dust win adhere
to the cloth and will not rise in thu
room.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
NEGRO UNDER DEATH
PENALTY IS INDICTED
THREE MORE INDICTMENTS RE
TURNED AGAINST HOUSTON
WAGNER Ar DALLAS.
u Charged With the Murder ~ VII
liam Hunphrics. Lisbon Ner-
chant. ON the Night of
arrIl ).

DALLAS. Tex. Sept. 14.-Three
indictments we're returned today ~
the Dallas county grand jury against
the negro Houston Wagner. who is
under death sentence for the murder
of Miss Zaola Cramer. In the new
indictments Wagner is charged with
the murder OF William Hunpnries.
assault TO murder Mrs, Towers.
daughter OF the murdered man. and
burglary of the premises of Miss
Maud Strain. postmistress at Lancas.
ter. about November Is.
William IIumphries was killed In
the grocery store operated by him
and his daughter. Mrs. Towers. at
Lisbon on April s. He was beaten
to death with stick of wood Mrs
Towers was beaten unconscious at
the time.
The postoffice burglary charge re-
suited from investigation brought
about by the finding of D pair of
spectacles taken at that time. These
ARTICLES were in a trunk taken by
Houston Wagner and a negress from
Dallas. Mrs. Towers ring also was
found in the trunk.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
THE BRITISH BLACKLIST
NEEDN'T WORRY AMERICA
BY John II. Hearley,
United Press Staff Correspondent.

"
ROME, Sept. l4.-"British black.
lists and other economic and indus.
trial measures needn't worry the
American business man." said Clar-
ence w. Moomaw, European investi-
gator of markets of the United states
department of agriculture, here to,
| day.
Moomaw's investigations in Eng.
land, France, Switzerland and Italy
are the basis for his statement. La
ter he will visit Russia, Scandina-
Wan countries and Spain.
Moomaw is one Of the mank agents
in Europe making plans to protect
Americas future commercial rela-
tons with Europe. Special investi-
CATION is being made into the expor-
tation of American grains, live
stock and cotton.
The department probably will es-
tablish permanent agencies in the
principal European cities after the
var to see that American interests
are protected and furtnered.
Plans are eng made to overcome
England's discriminatory freight
rates in favor of herself and her al
lies and to the disadvantage of en-
envy and neutral nations. 1t is said
that now. because the grain must be
shipped in British bottoms, wheat
bought at one price in the United
States is sold to Britain and her al
lies by British carriers at five times
less than it is sold to Switzerland
and other neutral countries.
An attempt is being made 70 es-
tablish direct trade relations between
the United States and Italy. As it
now is, Italy must buy, for instance,
all her cotton through Liverpool
agents. thus permitting the British to
control the Italian-American trade.
Tho secret of how America is 70
overcome these difficulties, at least
in part, is the investment of Ameri-
can capital in European countries
and the establishment of American
banking facilities. The National
City Bank of New York already has
taken steps In this direction in
Milan and Genoa.
The Americans are the only peo-
pie the Italians do not fear politi-
eally. Before the war Germany was
a big factor in Italy's commercial
life. The Italians say II never viii
be so again.
Italy now really is commercial
orphan, inasmueh as many Italians
fail 10 see any advantage in further
to the British.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
.sTORk PUT TO ROUT
BY MAJESTIC EAGLE
NAN WHO REFUSED TO TAKE
FEDERAL OATH HELD FOK
COURT MARTIAL.
Mark MeLeroy viii Be Taken Back to
Stand Trial for Desertion.
Held by the
Court.

DALLAS, Texas. Sept. l4.-rhe
eagle has vanquished the stork Mark
McLeroy, Texas national guards
man, who refused to take the fed
Ieral oath because he wished to be
present when the stork visited has
wife. was today remanded by the
local district court to trial by cour;
martial.
MeLeroy and his brother. Charles,
aged II, were thrown IN the guard
house because they refused To take
the federal oath and later they es-
capped. but we're arrested as desert
ers when they returned - their home
at Dallas. Both win be taken back
to the border and stand trial for de-
sertion.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
OF VILLA
RATHER UNCERTAIN
GENERAL PERSHING HAS RE-
PORTS THAT THE BANDIT
Is MOVING NORTHWARD.
General Gonzales Says He Is Still
In the Santa Clara Canyon
Region-Clash With
viilistas.

Ell PASO, Tex, Sept. 14.--Despite
General Pershing's assurances that
villa is moving northward, this fact
could not be confirmed. General
Gonzales. Carranzista commander al
Juarez. today announced that villa
Is still in the Santa Clara region,
where he has been seen by poems,
and further that he Is showing nc
disposition to fight.
A small band of Villistas fought
for four hours yesterday in the La
guna district with de facto troops
after which the bandits fled, leaving
several dead on the field.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

c. e. members are invited TO bring
dinner and we also invite others who
are interested in the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ Pruitt and
family of Nash attended church here
Sunday evening
Wilmer Davis and sister, Miss 10y,
of South Prong attended church
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Fl. Hamlin were
with Mrs. J. B. Appling a few hours
Sunday afternoon.
Miss Jewell Temple of Alvarado is
visiting her sister. Mrs. VIM.
Ed Davenport Of Italy is visiting
here.
Misses Ada Carter and Zena Da-
venpirt were in Waxahachie Satur-
day.
Mrs. Fay Smith and son Horace
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
TENNESSEE GUARD Is
ORDERED TO BORDER

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE
Tennessee National Guard was today
ordered to the border.
The troops will be placed at Fort
Clark, north of Eagle Pass and sew
eral miles back from the border.
Tennessee is the fourth state call
ed on for troops by the federal gov
eminent since the general mobiliza-
ton. A few weeks ago the troops
of Ohio and Kentucky and the few
remaining in Vermont were sent to
FL Paso.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

of paralysis several days ago, re-
mains in a serious condition at his
home on South Harwood street. DR..
s. f. Milliken, his attending physi-
clan, declares it is a question of
time to determine the seriousness
of the stroke. The patients right
arm and right leg are paralyzed. DR..
Milliken declares an item in the min
ister's favor is his cheerfulness.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

Ne Misseu ces. 'who haze been
70 ~ With typhoid fever, are Inn
pratipg slowiy
Mr.. Segby Of springtown is With
hcf n,ece. Mrs. Paine Workman, al
this tine.
Rev. Wagner filled his place
morning and night on Sunday. The
collection In The Sunday school for
the orphans home. Waco, was sii.
racfe Will be an ice cream supper
NJ shss place saturday nIght. the
18Th. A different line will be fol-
loved and all are cordially invited
TO come
DIR. and Mrs. Joyce visited their
dsa ghier. Mrn. w. d. High. OF
warahaehIe Monday and Tuesday Of
this week.
prof. Norris and bingham Has
seIl arc doing work In waxahaehis
these DAYS.
SE. J. Deik and family took dinner
sunday with J. N. McCaieb and fam
ily OF Lone Elm.
Ewel Roe Is spending few days
NJ Mansfield.
Everyone remember the singing
Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Wagner took dinner Sunday
with MIR, and Mrs o. w. Head
C. A. Stephenson Of Dixon's Chap
ei. with his family. attended church
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
HARRY J. SPANIEL
TAKEN TO ALPINE
WILL PACE TWO INDICTMENTS
FOR MURDER oF WIFE
AND ARMY OFFICER.
Tor First Time Sinse His Arrest
lie Talks of the Tragedy.
Says he Did Not Intend
g kin lila Wife.

ALPINE, Texa5. Sept. Harry
J SPANIEL 'saa brought here from
ri Paso duriss tie night TO face
t-o indictfn ents for the murder Of
lis wife and Mai. Calvin Butler. an
army officer. while riding in an
automobile on the right OF July 30.
A motion for change OF venus
o. the ground that Spa-ncIl can
rot obtain a fair trial in Brewster
oosnty viii probably be the first
step By his attorney In court to-
csy. 1t Is probable the motion will
T. granted.
For the first time since SPANIEL
wsz arrested 10 spoke of the tragedy
on the train last night:
God knows / didn't intend to
kill my wife, he said. 81 did not
know what | was doing. ! hope my
little girl Is too young to realize
What this meanc."
He added quickly in explanation
that his wife jumped across the tar.
get--the army officer. He said his
defense rested with his attorneys
He complained. however, of having
no money and his dead wife's faith
err, who was rich and would proba-
bly, spend lot to convict him.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
DIR. ANDERSON IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

DALLAS. Tex. Sept. 14-Dr. W.
NJ Anderson, stricken with a form
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
HOME FOR MEN IS
SWEPT BY FLAMES
FOUR OF THE INMATES ARE
BURNED To DEATH AND rs
HAVE NARROW ESCAPE.
Flames Spread to the Salvation
Army building and Wreck 1t.
Two Persns Are Hurt
jumping.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. 14.--In q
fire which swept the Industrial
Home for men early today four OF
tho occupants were burned to death.
Seventy-five others escaped through
snoke-filled corridors.
Two were injured by jumping
from the second story windows.
The home was connected with a
branch of the Salvation Army to
which the flames spread. The
building was Quilted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

OF Nash attended church hse
eral nights last week.
Mrs. Art Harwell spent Sd
with her parents. Mr.. and Mn
E. Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. G.. Cox eHtsra
ed a few couples SATURDAY. Il
The out of town guests were !
Leena Connally and Messs Z
McElree and e. s. Lawler Of u
hachie and Miss Zena Daysnpr
italy.
Roy Raines. who is gorthl
Italy, spent Saturday and Suiia
home.
Several of the Baptist nsf'
attended the association at !
wednesday, Thursday and Frtr
Miss Ola Brandon spent The I
end in Italy with her cousin J
Pearl McCarter.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

here sunday.
Mrs. Biggs and Children OF Dali
las are guests A. this time OF Mrs.
Marvin Hightower.
Pin Garyin and family visited at
W. n. Raines' Saturday and Sunday.
Misses Johnnie aud Laura Kirk
land and Bolton Bennett we're guests
sunday afternoon OF Mr. and Mrs.
Fin garyin.
a splendid rain fell here Tues
day afternoon. We fear greatly
damaging the cotton.
Mrs, w. r. stewart II win nDr
daughter. Mrs. Tom Lowell. this
week.
Misses Norfieet Grimes and Grace
Delk entered school at waxahachie
Wednesday.
Messrs. ]. r. Tidweli and n. r.
Middleton. with their families. took
dinner Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs
J. 9. Bynum.
Uncle Tate Miller fell and hurt
himself very badly.
Mesdames G. w. Skipper and o
1 w. Stewart were recent guests OF
Mrs. w. r. Workman of Waxahachie
Don't forget the Ice cream supper
Saturday night. the 18th
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14
FoRREsToN.

Rev. Carlyle filled his regular
appointment at the Presbyterian
church Sunday
The Christian Endeavor conven-
ton which was announced through
mistake for the 10th will be held
the 18th. There will be dinner on
the ground at the tabernacle. All
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-09-14

When a boy reaches the swim
ring age. he is apt to regard sun
raer underwear as thing OF vanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
INCE SAYS STAGE
STARS HELP FILMS
Legitimate Idols Not Only CONNER
cially Valuable, but Improve
Things Artisticslly.
WILLIAM s. HART ONE EXAMPLE

Thomas II. Ince, one of the big
directors behind Triangle produc-
tons, recently made some original
observations anent the legitimate
star and the motion picture drama.
Here is a part of what he had to say
on the subject:
Long have been believer In the
value of the stage star to the photo
dramatic production. Possibly It was be-
cause | was reared in TIE atmosphere of
the theater and am consequently pre-
JUDGED. At any rate the value ] have
always placed and Go still place upon the
big stage star, as far as concerns tn
motion picture. is not that alone of com
mercialism. 1t Is an artistic value as
we'll. Speaking in the vernacular it Is
'fifty-fifty' proposition. The star does
this for the films; the films do that for
the star.
Hart Ia Example.
William S. Hart is. perhaps. the most
shining example of the 'fifty-fIfty prop
osition have stated. For twenty years
he played on the stage. A little moro
than year ago prevailed on Mr.. Hart
to come to California and work under
my direction in a photo play. He agreed
and was surprised to note with what
swiftness he, seasoned actor, had Inn
proved. He also surprised the revered
reviewers who had believed there was no
room for improvement. That is what the
Photo play did for Mr.. Hart.
Hart Helped Western Dramas.
"As result OF Mr., Harris appearance
on the screen the western drama quickly
leaped into popularty-a new and greater
popularity than that which it had
previously enjoyed. The Hart pictures
wero in demand by the exhibitors every
where because the public wanted them.
There was a sudden and lasting rejuvena-
ton and that. in turn. is what Mr.. Hart
has done for the photo play"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
Home of Sam Burns
Badly Damaged by
Early Morning Fire

4 broken electric wire In the attic ~
the sam Burns, jr.. homo at 40 south
Fortieth. caused damage by fire to the
extent OF about 1850 yesterday morning
The blszo had apparently been eatins
it's way through the sido wallis for some
time before II was discovered. for by
tho time the department got there the
entire top floor OF the beautiful building
Was a mass Of flames.
Tho department had TO apply several
lines OF hose before II could control the
fire. and by this time the entire roof
was burned off and much Of the valuable
FURNISHINGS were totally ruined
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30

An unusually attractive program Is Of
fered By the strand this week. consist
ing entirely OF Triangle productions and
keystone comedies. which means that
the performances will be of the highest
class.
sunday and Monday, william s. Hart
IA seen in picturesque western produce
ton, The Disciple" together with
saved BY Wireless" one Of the most
daring comedies the keystone people have
ever put out.
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday.
George Fawcett and willard Mack are
seen in modern play. The Corner" a
story Of the foodstuff market. while the
comedy portion Of the entertainment will
be looked after by Roscoe Arbuckle and
Mabel Ncrmand, in keystone comedy,
Fatty and Mabel Adrlft."
Friday and Saturday. Jane Gray and
Tully Marshall. are presented in Let
Katy DO It." assisted by seven of the
most delightful little Riddles imaginable,
while the comedy part rests on the
shoulders Of sam Bernard. who makes
his keystone debut in The Great Pear
| Tangle,"
rs
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
THE MAN FROM OREGON"
AT THE HAMILTON TODAY

In the story OF "The Man from oregon"
Honest Jim Martin from Oregon, Is
photographed by an crhploye OF the
Land Grab Syndicate" in the act Of
making love to Harriet Lane. brilliant
and beautiful lobbyist The senator II
then informed that unless he promises
not to speak against the land bill. the
Photograph will be published. Notwith-
staining the threat, Martin delivers the
speech, but in the meantime, Harriet.
by a clever ruse destroys the negative.
is the schemes e the land consp rators,
end gains the respect and love of the
man whose career she had set out 20 ruin.
This story is the offering at the Hamilton
theater today.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
DON'T DO IT." SAYS
A MOVIE PLAY STAR
Miss Edna Mayo, Co-starring in
MARY Page" Series, Writes to
an Ambitious Girl.
STAY AWAY FROM MOVIE ACTING

Miss Edna Mayo, co-star with
Henry walthall in Tho Strange
Case OF Mary Page" that Is being
shown at the Empress. advises girls
10 lay away their ambitions to get
into the movies.
Here is part Of q letter she re-
Gently wrote TO a girl who had writ
ten her asking advice:
"You ass me how 60 get into nnovi z
pictures and niy only nnswer a. TO q oy
out II Is not the easy life II looks TO be
~ You ct IN your theater chair and watch
a production You say you wish 10 hnve
n part Hike mine and wear gowns made
~ Lady Duff .oordon sincerely wish
you could. but don't believe you can.
HAS seen Mueh SORROW.
Il have been n very lucky girl, and
enjoy my work, but
II have seen much sorrow around me-
In moving picture work, Hundreds are
etruggling along AZ extra girls who will
never get any farther hundreds like you
who would be much happier at home with
a husband ana soma Riddles.
''rhe chances are all against you. The
battle IL not worth the price. Ny tenn
permanent is especially suited TO moving
picture work. ] am strong and not easily
disturbed. / enjoy my profession hettor
believe. than / would home. ] hav'
always been an actress. Dver since wal
a little girl have been appearing Il
public. ] was fortunate and ] am happy
work - Nerve-wrcckinE.
But you. who have home and friends
stay with them.
do you realize that each scene IN
really good play 10 taken over and owe
again until Il " perfectg DO YOU reasiz
the terrible tlrcdness that comes after
nerve-wrpcking DAYS. work before IN
camera under elnsing lsEhts7
II love 10 help girls who are struasiin
10 get along in moving pictures. But th
best help can give them h 70 keep ther
out OF It. 70 persuade them to atay y
home. 20 marry one OF those fine youn
men they know and to have little HON
Of their own
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
"A KNIGHT OF THE RANGE"
AT THE FARNAM THEATER

A tremendous story OF the chivalry Of
a true-hearted son Of the west. where
men grow big Of heart as well as body,
will be the main attraction at the Far
nam today. "A Knivht Of the Range
is said to be a dramatic sensation which
fascinates from the first scene to the
big, thrilling climax at the end. A won
derful story OF humble lovers chivalry,
in glorious western setting. featuring
Henry D. Carey. supported by Olive
Golden and an all-star cast. This photo
play is one Of the Red Feather human
interest productions.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
UNWORTHYP PICTURES
ONLY ARE CENSORED
Record Shows Have Always Been
the Wholesome Kind, Accord
ing to Walter /. Irwin.
4PuRPLEa PIcTUREs A pearl

In a recent article In McCiuro's Maya
zine. Walter I-lnn brings out the fact
most forceflfily with facts and figures to
prove that only unclcan pictures are CEN
borsd ana only wholesome plays have en-
ioyed record runs
Al the present time motion picture fea-
lures are divided into two distinct types;
Those which depend on the sug-
gestive and sensational 70 attract the
public.
Those which appeal because OF their
Inherent worthwhile artistry OF their
theme. acting and photography.
Which OF the two roads are the ex-
hibitors going 20 folIow--whlch makes for
tho best interest OF the industry az a
whole and which makes for tho most
enduring success OF the enhibiter indl.
vidualfyg
Pictures with n Purpose
Dare the photoplay producers and ex-
hlbitors deny. as tho stage and the va
rlety houfe once did. the disaster which
always accompanies unclean things. and
dare they now fail to give serious con.
alteration 10 the fact that II Il the quail.
igy picture which builds the most lasting
and the most substantial success for ali
concerned? The picture with purpose
tho one which 10 strong without being
suggestive; absorbing without being de-
baains--fn sort, the one which Is pro.
dueod by men OF ideas and ideals and
acted by finished artists Of notable car
reers.
should we. not be guided BY the judE.
ment. experience and representa- venesl
OF those who sponsor, the clean picture
IS opposed 70 the producers OF the ques,
tionable? Who are the better known
who stand for the most In the history
Of tho industry-who have the larger rep
rescntation7
why These Clean Pictures,
Why. then. IL the questionable picture
makes for the best interests Of all con.
oerned, do they continue to put on pic
lures OF the type OF THE Rosary" (seiis)
THE Beloved vagabond'' (Pathe). "Th,
White Sister tEssanay). '"Fhe Island O
Regeneration (vitagraph). The Grea
Divide u.ubin). etc?
LIANT II possible that Il Is because the,
have seen the handwriting on the WALL
that they are profiting by the sad exps
riences OF the oidrtime theatrical pro
motors. and that they long ago divine,
that to satisfy the small sex-cravlng por
ton OF tho public. Il would be necessar,
TO make each picture more suggestive
than tho last, until the time would com
when the entire industry would be hope
lessy discredlted?
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-30
Journey with
Photo Players

William Farnum says the most nervous
time he ever had since he adopted a
theatrical career was that he spent
viewing the first screen production he
took part In. Farnum was born on the
Fourth of July In rs: thus he claims he
Is especially fitted by spirit to play In
"A soldiers OATH
Ruth Blair. one of the stars in The
Fourth Estate" a Newspaper play, be-
gan her career as an actress at the age
Of 4 years and 9 months. On returning
from circus she licked the coloring off
candy dolls and applied II to her cheeks
In. imitation Of the bareback riders
makeup and used rocking horse for her
steee-
Henry walthall was held up recently
and some letters told the footpads who
he was
80 you're walthall. eh?' one of the
bandits queried.
Il am" responded Henry with due dig
nifty. Don't you know met"
Sure. sure" rejoined the bad man.
You're the son OF old man walthali."
but surely you've seen me in pictures -
demonstrated Waithall
Never saw or heard Of you before. "
was the short reply. and gathering up
their loot the bandits departed. Such Is
fame.
Hobart Henley who was injured IN an
automobile accident during the fourth
episode OF Graf" and who was con-
fined 10 a hospital for month, viii soon
be himself again.
sgd Chaplin scored hit with Omaha
theater-goers this last week when he
was featured in "A Submarine Pirate,