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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-29
NIlIBLE ALIKE IN
DANCING AND DRAMA
Maude Fulton, Author of "The
Brat" Used to Tango in
Vaudeville

Maude Fulton, author of 1.-THE Brat"
which will be the Lyrics opening bill on
Monday night, was selected for the title
part quite by accident.
II was during the tour of the popular
dancing team of Rock and Fulton that Miss
Fulton conceived the idea of writing a play.
Up TO this time she and Mr.. Rock had been
partners i'm an act which had toured the
country for years and which made them a
much sought-after vaudeville team on the
Keith circuit.
When her play was completed she cast
about for producing manager. 1t hap
pened that Miss Fulton was in California
at the time, in fact, she wrote her play
while in the West. She naturally called on
Oliver Morosco, who is the only theatrical
producing manager the West has and who
is located in Los Angeles. Miss Fulton
submitted the manuscript OF "The Brat"
and Mr.. Morosco accepted 1t with the
understanding that he would give her an
answer as to its merits or demerits within
very short time.
Mr. Morosco Immediately read the script
and was so impressed with IT that he read
il a second time In reading over the play
he could map out the characters and the
performers that he would like to cast in
the play--all except the part of the Brat"
He corresponded with Miss Fulton and re-
quested an interview. on her way down
Broadway in Los Angeles Miss Fulton met
the manager ana as lney were gong
toward his offices and theatre a little
urchin yelled, "There goes the brat" She
turned around, and much to her amazement
beheld the same dirty-faced kid" she had
found fighting with brat" some months
before--an incident which had given her
the idea for her play. Miss Fulton ex-
planned the circumstances to Mr.. Morosco,
whereupon he said. "rhat same boy has
tipped me off as to the incumbent of the
title role. she must be Maude Fulton"
Miss Fulton was taken unawares, as she
had never dreamed of playing the part OF
the Brat" but after much persuasion on the
part OF Mr. MOrosco she concluded 10 create
the character in reality, as well as words,
provided Mr. Morosco would produce the
play within the next two months. This
Arrangement was readily agreed TO- THE
Brat" was produced for the first time on
any stage at the Morosco Theatre In Los
Angeles three weeks later, and Miss Fulton
made the hit of the piece. Her performs
ance was acclaimed by all the Los Angeles
papers as extraordinary, as II was the first
straight comedy work that Miss Fulton
had ever done during her stage career The
long New York run OF the piece is now
stage history.
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rrJfiEN Bernard Shaw was an obscure
VVlodger in Grub street playing piano ac-
compartments and criticizing art salons he
noted an evanescence in the enjoyment Of
nIctures Many years later he chiseled tb,s
Bit Of philosophy into cynical eplgram
that seldom failed to provoke laughter and
inspire reflection whenever Man and Super
man" was staged. In the course OF that
stlll delicious comedy, John Tanner OBJ
serves that wife in the home however
attractive she may be- eventually exctes no
more special interest than the very finest
pictures on the walls, however admirable
they are. Domesticity may resent those
fiirpant Shavian remarks. but art will have
ayhard time proving that familiarity does
not breed indifference.
Let the householder or apartment tenant
consider how seldom even the favorite pic
lures of his living room stir him with tho
same interest engendered when they were
new His retina but not his mind registeres
their existence. Art collectors with man
slons packed with masterpieces pursue their
eager hunt for new works. IL satisfaction
In the old ones Is unremitting why is the
chase sustained? As with all good rules,
there are of course exceptions to this one
but in the main there is at least a modcum
OF truth in the proposition that the charm
OF picture In the ordinary home, private
museum, public gallery or on the stage
somewhat fades with prolonged acqualnt-
ance. Surely every art surfeited traveller
realizes that brief visits to the Louvre or
the Prado are best. Return engagements
60 art shrines may be paid with delight
1T is the length that kills." said Robert
Louis Stevenson once, in different con.
nection. But the verify of his obserya.
ton has universality
A LII this is by way or prelude to second
"A thoughts on the first night here of THE
Willow Tree" The essence of that Offering
Is a beautiful picture. The fable presented
is thin and reminiscent Let whoever
doubts this last reread his "Pygmalion
and Galatea." The scenic picture claims
our attention-clalms 1t too long. Com
pressed into one or even two acts, the trite.
ness of the plot machinery could be con-
doned. JOY in so exquisite a setting is in
tense when the curtain rises 1t is dssi-
pated, like interest In home art, as the
eyes registration on the imagination grows
weaker with the passing hours. Fancy,
declares writer whom the reckless Shaw
has conscientiously sought to surpass.
Is engendered in the eyes
With gazing fed: and fancy dies
In the Grade where II lies.
There you have the whole theory in three
lines Obviously. John Tanner must have
known his Shakespeare! "The Willow Tree
writer's seem to have ignored him, for had
they Needed his tip their product might have
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drama dealing with events preceding the
Russian revolution and introducing Mon
tague Love and June Elvidge in leading
roles, latter half of week.
VICTORIA-"The Whirlpool" with Ethel
Barrymore first half Of week. "A Rich
Mans Plaything," with Naleska Suratt,
latter half of week.
REGENT-"The Spy" with Dustin Farnum,
Monday and Tuesday; Their Compact"
with Francis y, Bushman and Beverly
Bayne, Wednesday and Thursday; THE
Ghost House." with Jack Pickford and
Louise Huff Friday and Saturday.
STRAND-"Double-Cr Crossed" with Pauline
Frederick, first half of week. THE Sun
set Trail" with Vivian Martin, latter half
of week.
LOCUST-'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm"
with Mary Pckford. All week.
BELMONT-Sessue. Hayakawa i'm THE
Bottle Imp" Monday and Tuesday; Mary
Miles Minter, in Her Country's Call"
Wednesday and Thursday and Edna
Goodrich, in queen ~" Friday and Sat
urday.
VAUDEVILLE
REITH'S-Joan Sawyer, in an expert dis
play of modern dancing; Fanny and Kitty
Watson, Bert Leslie, in Hogan In Mex
ico"; El Brendel and Flo Burt, Winston's
Water Lions and Diving Nymphs, Rae
Eleanor Ball. Violnist; Anna Ford and
George GOodridge Lamb and Morton and
motion pictures OF THE Retreat of the
Germans at the Battle Of Arras."
GLOBE-"TeXas" Ritchie and company, in
an exhibition of strength feats; THE
Bachelor Dinner" musical playlet;
Johnny Neff, musician; Hans Robert and
company Jones and Granley, the Wal
thour Trio, Jack Marley. Harry and
Augusta Turpin and Pamahaska's Pets
WILLIAM PENN-Kitty Francis and COM
pany i'm revue entitled Ambition" !;
Schwartz Brothers, in THE Broken Mir
ror"; George w. Barry and Maude VOL
ford, Hendricks and Padula and "The
Moth" with Norma Talmadge, photo
play. first half of week, "The Foolish
Factory" William Grew, the Tannean
Brothers, Cook and Rothner and "Their
Compact" photoplay.
EMPRESS-"Going to the Wedding" with
Edmunds and Leedham; Charles Horn
and company Bradley and ormonde and
'In Again, out Again" first half Of week
"Poor John" musical act; Calm and
Bohn, Georgia Comedy -Four, Huske and
May latter half of week.
CROSS KEYS-"Love in the Suburbs" a
playlet Billy McDermott Forward
March," musical farce; McCloud and
Carp, first half of week. Marriage
Bliss" tabloid musical play; Peters and
Gillon, Charles Horn. Pielson and Goldie,
Norris and Ormonde, Three Bartos. lat
ter half Of week.
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BROADWAY-"Every Woman's Problem"
with Phyllis Gilmore and company
wedding Bells" musical comedy Eddie
Borden and Sir James Dwyer Georgia
Farnum, photoplay, first half of week.
Kitty Francis. in ambition" Hale and
NUrcross, Mcclellan and Carp, Pepper
Trio, "The Silent Sellers" photoplay, last
haf of week.
COLONTAL-NIullen and Coogan Farrell
Taylor Trio, Beatrice Diamond. Three
Hickey Brothers, Allison, comedian; the
Schmettans and "Rebecca Of Sunnybrook
Farm" photoplay.
NIXON-Garry McGarry. in "The Garden
of Aloha; Stanley and Burns, Skipper
and Calstrup, Six Youngsters and North
of Fifty-Three," photoplay, with Dustin
Fzrnum.
GRAND-Will Oakland and company, in a
singing speciality entitled Danny O'GiL
u. S. A.; Morris and Campbell in THE
Ave-ate-or"; Maude Ryan, comedienne
Kamazawa Boys. Japanese equllibrists
Cooney Sisters, Bert and Lottie Walton.
BURLESoUE
CASTNO-Mollie williams and company, in
burletta in two parts, respectively en-
lifted "A Day at Atlantic City" and "The
Belle of the Cabaret" Numerous spe-
cialties will be introduced by cast that
includes Billy Mcintyre, Earl Sheehan
and May Sheridan,
TROCADERO-"The French Follies' COM
pany, in a melange of music and fun
making. Lena Daley and Harry Fields
are the leading entertainers. Attractive
dancing acts will be special features.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
OCTOBER s.
BROAD-Barrie's "a Kiss for Cinderella" ;"
with Maud Adams.
GARRTCR-"Cheating Cheaters."
hEITH'S-Cressy and Dayne, Els and
French, Hans Kronold.
OCTOBER rs.
FORREST-"The Grass Widow"
hEITH'S 49, Lucille CaVanagh, Charles
Grapewin.
OCTOBER 20.
GARRICK-"The Boomerang"
FORREST-Ziegfield Follies."
NOVEMBER 10.
BROAD-"Captain Kidd, Jr."
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CONTINUING ATTRACTIONS

CONTINUING ATTRACTIONS
GARRTCK-"The Willow Tree" japanese
fantasy with exquisite stage pictures by
Harry j. Benrimo and Harrison Rhodes.
Fay Banter enacts the leading role with
compelling charm. The company includes
Malcolm Fassctt George w. Wilson and
Harold De Becker
FORREST-"Jaok o. Lantern" resplendent
extravaganza, with agile Fred Stone in
the title part Tinklng music by Ivan
Caryll Superb stage direction betrays
the expert hand of X. II, Burnside. The
production is one Of the emphatic sue
cesses Of the season.
BROAD-"The Rescu;ng Angel" light
comedy by Clare Hummer with Billie
Burke portraying the titular role Among
the excellent actors in the east are Fred
erlcK Perry, Robert McWade and Claude
Gi!lingwater Staged by Robert Edmund
Jones'
ADELPHT-"The Thirteenth Chair" con-
tinues its career of deserved success. Bay
ard Veiller's mystery play is admirably
acted by a cast headed by Margaret
Wycherly ana including Harrison Hunter,
Eilene Van Biene, William David George
Graham and SaXone Morland.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-"The
Wanderer," Maurice " Samuels' Biblical
play, staged by David Belasco and acted
by Il brilliant stellar cast, is now an
established Philadelphia success. Among
the chief interpreters of this elaborately
staged Offering are Nance O'Neil, James
O'Neill Charles Dalton, Sidney Herbert
Lionel Braham and Frederick Lewis.
AT POPULAR PRICES
WALNUT-"A Royal Divorce" n standard
historical drama b. w. G. Wills and
G.. G. Collingham. Napoleon Bonaparte
and Josephine are leading characters, the
Empress of France being enacted by
Eugene Blair star of the production
ORPHEUlT-"The White Feather" a melo-
drama of tho great war, presenting an eX-
citing contest between the secret service
forces of Britain and Germany, will be
submitted by a capable cast The play
has won success In London and New York.
FEATURE FILMS
STANLEY-"The Man From Painted Post"
a new Aircraft picture, with Douglas
Fairbanks in a role replete with breezy
and muscular comedy situations. Assist
ing film players are Sam Brownwell,
champion bucking bronco rider; John
Judd, Tommy Grimes and II. A. Strick-
land. All ~eek
ARCADIA-"Jsck and the Beanstalk,"
Fox film, presenting the enlivening ad-
ventures of a favorite fairy tale hero.
The production is said to have been made
upon an exceedingly elaborate scale. All
week.
PALACE-"Come Through" with Herbert
Rawllnson and Alice Luke, first half Of
week. "Rasputin, the Black Monk" a film
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Penn Theatre Eight Years Old

The William Penn Theatre will next week
celebrate it's eighth anniversary. When
the house opened its doors eight years ago
the management made the promise to the
people of West Philadelphia that only a
high grade of entertainment would be pre-
sented each week and the pledge has been
kept This theatre was the first In the
city to present the real headline Vaude-
Vile acts at popular prices.
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Novelised from the Dioy Of Mduricc v. samueis,
at the Metropolitan Opera House
Copyright by william Elliott +. Ray Com
stock and Morris Gest)
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS.
Jether. the son Of Jesse and Huldah. OF the
tribe OF Judah, during the time OF King Solo
mon, 5000 years ago. Is unhappy at home,
Whers ne ls, ,shepherd boy. no forms q
vice persuades his father to give him his por-
set out for Jerusalem, whero they go TO the
house OF Nadina, who gives him her daughter
Ttsha as handmalden. They quarrel over a
necklace Tisha desires. which Jether refuses
70 buy Nadlna chldes Tisha, telling her that
Jether holds her cheaply. Tishn vows to be
revenged and when Jether is half intoxicated
she prevails upon him 20 forBwear the God
o. Israel and proclaim alleglanco TO 1shtar,
the Babylonian god OF love. Then company
revelry. Soon afterward Pharis, a rich
captain. is introduced to Tisha by her mother.
To Jether's dismay. the girl quickly shows par
TALLY for the newcomer and agrees TO go
with him on voyage. All his money gone,
and hope OF getting more Is lost.
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THE BRAT" LYRC KEHY
The Wanderer
BY WILLIAM A. PAGE

'I have sInnsd and I am guilty Tofs|ys
f--orgive I"
The fury Of the storm Increased. and with
Il the boys terror. He buried his face
upon the ground as he lay prostrate and
gave one long agonized crys
'Motherl"
And in the distance. through the Storm
high alive the fury Of the winds and tlt
crashing OF the thunder, could be heard tne
inspired voice Of the prophet as he cried
wildly:
"a doom upon the cty--a doom upon thr
city. Gods wrath upon those who worship
the craven imaRes-Gods wrath n upon
We all. sinners and idolaters, ye who deny
the living God. A doom upon ye ALL.
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BAEDEKER
FOR THE COMING WEEK
VIEW ATTRACTIONS

LfRCThe Brat
a o a II
Frank Kingdom, iland.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
SENATE PASSES THE
NEW WAR LOAN BILL
French Senators Unanimously Adopt
Measure just AS 1t Comes
From the Deputies

Paris, Oct. 27.-The senate last
night passed the war loan bill unani-
mously as it was sent from the
chamber of deputies. After the vote
the minister of finance signed, with
the governor Of the bank Of France,
a convention renewing the bank'a
privileges for another rs years. The
convention will be submitted to par-
Lament for ratification as soon as the
necessary bill is drafted. The bill will
set forth the conditions laid down
in the interests Of commerce agricul-
ture the treasury and public credit.
Finance Minister Klotz, in INTRODUCES
ing the loan bill in the chamber yes
terday, warned the chamber that new
taxation measures would be intro-
duced into the 1918 budget as the
present taxation did not appear to
be sufficient to meet the interest
charges on loans. He justified the
rate Of four per cent. because the
market for five per cents, was loaded
sufficiently with the existing twenty
seven billions. He wanted to know
what rate industries, municipalities
and others would require II the state
offered six per cent. He though the
government ought not to increase the
rate of interest.
AS the loan produced more than
10000 100000 francs, the present loan
could not be fixed at below 10, 1000, 000,-
900 francs, without reflection on the
| credit of the country. Although the
floating debt amounts to 22,00O,000,
/ 900 francs and bank bills issued total
more than 81, O0,o00,00o francs, there
arc great reserves existing in the coun-
! try as shown by the fact that bank
deposits have been maintained at over
5000, 100000 francs.
I'VE are assured Of victory the
finance minister declared '"The
United States brings our soldiers in
estimable military and financial sup
port. May 1 be allowed to address
the homage of our admiration to
President Wilson and the generous
American people?
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
CITY ITEMS

Sale of ladies' high Dorothy Dodd
shoes. Were priced from 1915 to IS,
now $1,000. Act quickly for the val
ues are most unusual. Globe Cloth
ing House.-advt.
Spaulding Warner, stationed In
Brooklyn with the Naval Reserve, ia
visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
ham Warner.
Gunnar Suneson of Pleasant street,
who recently was appointed assistant
-paymaster in the Naval Reserve, is
home on a short furlough.
Walter Pohlman, Jr, is home from
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, spending the
weekend with his parents at his
home.
A marriage license was granted to-
day to Mardy James Bush, chauf-
feur, of 458 Main street and Gordie
Emma Wilson Of So Seymour avenue.
Bush Is % years old and Miss Wilson
is Is. Bush was granted a divorce
from his first wife in superior court,
Hartford, on Oct. 10.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
SUGAR CRISIS ENDED.
Robert ScoviIle Believes Situation is
Now in Hand.
Especial to the Herald. }

Especial to the Herald.)
Hartford, Oct 27.-"The sugar sit
uation is now we'll in hand" said
Robert ScoNille, United States Food
administrator today at headquarters
Of the committee of food supply Of
the State Council of Defence
Mr.. Scoville's statement follows
There has been a panic and a run
on the sugar bank, but it would seem
that the crisis was passed. If the
consumer will purchase only for i'm
mediate needs, there should be enough
for all, and a new stock soon to ar
rive will be sold at a reasonable price.
Only a few of the wholesalers seem
to be trying to take advantage of the
situation and to make unreasonable
profits, and most of the dealers have
tried to act In a public-spirited man
ner.
ut should be remembered that none
of the wholesalers have paid moro
than the normal price for sugar, as
the refiners are working under an
agreement with the United StateS
Food administration. After November
l all of the wholesalers will be IL
censed. The whole incident shows
how near We are to food shortage
and the purchase of 20O,0O0,0o0
pounds OF sugar in Louisiana indicates
the intention of the food administration
to care for our own peoples needs
THE necessity of conservation and
the danger of boarding are shown by
the experience Of the last few days.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27

wheat, beef, pork, dairy products and
sugar. This is to be accomplished
the housewives will be told, by eat
ing less Of these and more Of other
foods Of which we have an abundance
and by wasting less of all foods.
There Is superabundance of vege-
tables, especially of potatoes but they
cannot be shipped to our allies be-
cause they require from four to 10
times the tonnage OF more concentrat-
ed foods. and the saving of ocean
tonnage is one of the vital problems
OF the war. The food administration,
therefore. urges the liberal use Of
vegetables, and of fruit. poultry, fish
and other sea foods, with a larger
use of corn meal for the purpose of
saving wheat. AS these foods are
healthful and relatively low in price,
1t points out, the American people are
not asked to endure privation, but
merely to change their eating abits
and to avoid waste
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
RED CROSS HALLOWEEN.

A Halloween party will be given un-
der the auspices Of the West End Red
Cross branch in their work rooms in
Harris block Wednesday evening, Oc
tober 81. During the course of the
evening old fashioned punch will be
served. The party will be held for the
benefit of the Red Cross society. The
members Of the sewing club, w. G. B.
l.. held a meeting at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Cranley of 70 Vine street yes
terday afternoon to do Red Cross sew
ing. The club has. up to date, COM
pleted las garments including hospi-
tai shirts and other apparel to TINS
effect.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
"Certainly Grave

Rome, Friday, Oct. ga semi
official statement issued tonight says
the struggle on the Isonzo front is
more than bitter, and that it's alter
natives are undecided. The situation
created by the power Of the enemy,
says the announcement, is certainly
grave
The statement says headquarters
has taken necessary measures and
that if the troops remember that on
ten different occasions they defeated
the enemy on his formidable Carso
positions he is not likely to tread the
national soil long. The thanks Of the
country are due to the fifth Bersaglieri
brigade, which in the last few days
has held the Globocak position at the
Auzza line, and is defending it by
indefatigable and magnificent counter
attacks during which prisoners have
been taken. Continuing. the an
nouncement says:
The enemy's ardor continues very
strong all along the Monte Maggiore-
Auzze line.
"At the head of Mattisone valley and
at the head of it's confluence enemy
regiments are headed towards Civil
dale"
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
EMPIRES VS.. TUFT A. G.

What Is looked to be one of the
fastest football games of the season
Will be staged on the Newington Road
grounds Sunday afternoon when the
fast Tuft A. c. of Middletown will
clash with the Empires who have the
reputation of being one of the fastest
teams In the state. A large crowd Is
expected to witness this battle as this
is the main attraction of the day.
The following players are requested
to report for practice Sunday morn
ing at $50 on the grounds: J. Allison,
A. Aldrich, G. Puppel, ]. Stefneck, J..
Conley, r. Strahecker. J. Gradock, F..
Rund, j. Brenneke, G. Campbell w.
Mooney. j. Tuckus. c. Brenneke. j.
Lewisky, r. Herman. The manage
ment would like to arrange game
with the Spartans for Sunday, Nov. 4.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
Emmanuel Gospel Church.

Booths hall, 259 Main street. Mil
ton S. Anderson, pastor. Evangelis-
tic and missionary convention and
Bible conference opening at 10 a. m.
and continuing all day. The speakers
expected are Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Starr, returned missionaries from
Africa; Mrs. Emma M. Whittemore Of
New York, Rev. J. M. Hunter. Rev.
Vincenzo Solimene. Pastor NJ. S. An
derson. There will be an ordination
service at 2 p. M. of Richard Starr to
the Christian ministry. The afternoon
service will open at 1870 o'clock and
continue through tho afternoon. The
evening meeting will begin at $50
o'clock. There will be several speak
ers at the afternoon and evening SER
vices The public is invited.
New Britain herald., 1917-10-27
TO SPEAK ON THE WAR.
REV. DR.. Earle b. Cross Conducting
Saturday Night Lectures.

This evening at $50 o'clock Rev.
DR.. Earle 5. Cross, pastor of the
First Baptist, will deliver a lecture in
Central park, opposite Crowelrs cor
ner, on THE Hopeful Side of the
War" DR.. Cross plans series OF
these Saturday night war talks and In
them will deal with the war from the
viewpoint of Christian religion.
Last Saturday night DR.. Cross spoke
on this war as approaching nearer
than any other war without hatred.
He outlined the ideals for which
America is fighting and mentioned
the ideals which must be upheld in
the future to heal the inevitable
breach.