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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-14

INTERCOUNTY LEAGUE

CHARLES WHITLEY" MALLoN is back
~ on the staff of Eastern League referees.
This was the most important business
transacted at a meeting OF the Eastern
Basketball League last evening. He has
been out of service for several years and
when asked to reJoin the STAFF several weeks
ago refused to do so unless the salary OF
the official was raised to $40 per game.
The action of the moguls was unanimous.
and the officials will receive $40 per game
and all expenses. The referees are Mallon
and Kelly.
The mogus also passed a motion allow
ing the players the privilege Of participat-
ing In any outside games. but restricted
them from playing in the Pennsylvania
State League or In any city where an East
ern League team Is located Barney Sc
dram, of Jasper. has been placed on the
suspended list
Camden to Play De Neri
Camden will inaugurate the season across
the Delaware tonight In the Third Regiment
Armory, when the Skeeters collide with De
Neri The Jerseymen have planned for
the occasion and with their players In fine
condition "Pud" Henry Is confident of a
win for his proteges. They will line up
the same as In Trenton on Monday, with
Engle and Steele. forwards: Dughan, CEN
ter: Kirkpatrick and Brown, guards. De
Neri will line up with Powell and Beck
man, forwards Morningred. center. and
Dreyfuss and Muller, guards Manager
Myers has decided to start off with Powell
at forward. due to his fine showing in the
second half of Saturdays game with Read
ing.
Mayor Ellis will be on hand to toss up
the first ball and the preliminary will be
between two Of the city's Industrial nves'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-14

A band concert will be a feature of the
evening.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Strand-F1ImA-

Al Moore's Strand Theater the
stellar Aim attraction announced FOR
TODAY. Monday, and Tuesday is Souls
Triumphant" a problem play. featur-
ing the weII-liked photo stars Wilfred
Lucas and Lillian GIsh. The story
built around the theme that a good
woman can reform a man by reason
OF her very goodness II she truly
loves him" IL a truthful perturbation
of modern American society life.
A young girl marrIes a man whose
past has been somewhat unsayory.
The little bride speedily realizes the
great task before her, and that to
keep him she must at all times fasci-
nate him. She wins the first Skin
nIshes Of her love battle. Then ILL.,
ness overtakes her. and the doctor
orders her TO the mountains. Alone.
the man turns to his former compan-
ions, but soon realizes the hollowness
and sham OF their mode OF living.
When the little wife, who has never
faltered in devotion and faith. returns
she hnds her husband waiting for
her.
On "wednesday and Thursday Mabel
Taliaferro, as much at home before
the camera as behind the fooIlights.
will be pictured in a delightful COM
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08

No dearh of entertainment faces the Capital during the
current week. with all of the regular heaters running mid
FORM the larger motion picture houses all featuring
stars and Glen Echo Park Chevy Chase Lake. Great
Falls and the trips all offering diversion IN the
open.
At the Belasco another interesting premiere the sixth
in row, is scheduled. 1.-THE Very Idea comedy by
William LIE Baron which is presented by Messrs G. NJ.
Anderson and L. Lawrence Weber, will have its first metro
poan appearance tomorrow night at that theater prior to
its bow IN New York IN August.
At the National Joseph Howard offers another week
Of his successful musical comedy "What Is Love- -
before introducing the Capital to Others of his meodous
compositions Mr. Howard Miss Clark and the same cast
of last weeks bill viii be seen
At Polls notable revival of one of the landmarks Of
the STAGE Uncle Tom Cabin and at B. Keith strong
bill with two stellar features will add to the variety of the
weekly fare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08

boy. left without companionShip,
begins to form bad associations, and
she determines he shall have his
chance.
To accomplish this she accepts a
proposition Of q broker IN the build
ing and utilities the money thus
obtained to give her boy an educa-
ton. when he is finally launched on
a successful career. she gives up the
life Of ease and returns to her scrub
bling.
subsequently,, she has an oppor-
tunity to save her sons sweetheart
from the burning building at the cost
of her own life and makes the final
sacrifice with a Joy she has not
known in her former self-abnegation.
The cast selected to support Aiss
Frederick IN the aim production in
cluded Violet Palmer, John Sainpolis,
Pat O'Mauey, Joseph Carroll. Franz
Evans, and Eldeen Stewart.
The feature announced for Thurs
day and the balance Of the week Is
The Forbidden Path" also a story
of self-sacrifice. 1t pictures Sessue
Hayakawa as a Japanese who loves
his American employers daughter.
Realizing the futIlity of his passion.
he d.rotes himself to her happiness.
When he discovers that the man OF
her choice has been trapped into mar
riage with an adventures, ne IN
yeigles the woman into a motor boat
which ne runs far out TO sea ana
scuttles II, going 10 his death happy;
In addition to these multiple reef
,aatures the current weeks program
Al I,oew's Columbia will include I'M
portant news pictures and hrst-run
comedies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08

William s. Hart. expert delineator
OF rugged Western characters, heads
the program today, Monday, Tuesday.
and Wednesday, at Moore's Garden
Theater in a drama of the wild West
ern country, Wolf Lowry" The
girl in the case is said TO be vivid
ly portrayed by Margary Wilson. Elk
citing gun play, love interest, the
sweep of the great out-of-doors coun-
try, and the spirit OF seif-sacrificO
exemplified in the central character,
in short, all the qualities that have
made william S. Hart pictures pop
u!ar are embodied IN wolf Lowry
The story concerns 'Ewolf' Lowry,
the owner OF the big cattle ranch.
who resents the occupation of q near
by cabin by some newcomer. He is
prepared TO kin the settler. To his
surprise Lowry finds that the new
neighbor 10 q young woman, and he
forthwith capitulates to ner charms.
A land agent viciously takes adyant-
age OF Mary's position and attempts
to force his attentions upon her. In
driving this man out, Lowry is
severely wounded. and at the recov-
cry from the illness. through which
Mary has nursed him, Wolf Is
more deserving OF the name lamb.
for he Is deeply In love. Thus be-
gins the romantic film. Margery holds
the interest to the very end.
On Thursday. Friday, and Saturday
another popular film star, Dorothy
Dalton, will be pictured in a dra-
matte photoplay. wild Wlnship's
Widow" the story OF q woman who
finds that her affections have been
misplaced, but struggles valiantly to
retain her position In society. Other
pictures will be shown, and special
musical accomplishments will be rem
dered by the Garden Symphony Or
chestra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Musical Comedy
To- Pay Second
WeekatMational

Joseph E Howard. composer, pro-
Queer and actor. will give Washing
ton the novel experience OF having
a musical attraction play a "twO
weeks stand" here. He announces
that the Offering for the second week
Of his season OF music at the Ma
tionaI Theater will be an extended
engagement of What Is Love" the
melodious and highly interesting
musical comedy that had its initial
presentation at that theater last
Monday night
Mr.. Howard was Influenced in his
decision by the constantly growing
popularity of last weeks Offering
which led him to extend the run and
postpone Introducing the Capital TO
other musical successes Of which he
Is the author.
One of the chief charms of What
Is Love" is the tuneful and mehdi-
Gus score. They are his latest pro-
ducts and are OF the Hitting and
whistleRble brand Some of the song
hits that are already being wbistIed
and hummed by last weeks audiences
are Mississippi" "a Ragtime China
man." watching the Blue Smoke
SuTls EdgdHlA ana NlB0ues anu
Some OF These Nights"
One big advantage that this de-
lightful musical piece has over many
of its contemporaries is the fact that
the story told is of compelling in
terest, one that holds the attention
OF the audience from the start to
the ffnai curtain. II is skiilfuI
of love and politics. the
scenes of which are laid in San Fran
cisco.
Two politicians are seeking the
senatorship. One young. aggressive.
clean and in love with his older
rivals daughter. The other, equally
aggressive, but without scruples.
How the younger man escapes a plot
TO ruin him by means OF his twin
brother. a dope hsnd, and wins the
tog1 and his bride is the major incl
dent OF the thrilling story.
The production. save for improve
ments in the setting and a strength
eninE Of the comedy role. will be the
same as last weeks. Mr.. Howard
win for the nonce cease composing
and producing and appear simply as
the leading man in the dual role OF
the young politician and his twin, the
dope" Miss Ethelyn Clark and the
very eKceilent cast Of the drst week
stn Be sssa again
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Sixth Premiere
Is Scheduled at
BeLaSco Theater

In the Belasco Theater tomorrow
evening Nessrs. G. n Anderson and
L. Lawrence Weber will make their
hrst production of THE Very Idea"
described as a new comedy in three
acts by William LeBaron- Coincident
with the announcement It is an in
tsresting fact that The Very idea
Will be the sixth new production TO
have been given its premiere in as
many consecutive weeks at the Be
lasco most OF which, according TO
local opinion, are destined to enjoy
long runs IN New York.
THE Very Idea" It is announced.
Will be offered in New York about
the 18th of next month. Beyond the
statement that 1t is a comedy Of
the new school, written about an
interesting subject and developed in
a rather unique manner, no hint OF
the story has been given out.
The producers do volunteer the in
formation, however, that the action
OF the play occurs in the home OF
EuG anu
on lower Fifth avenue. New York,
and that Mrs. Goodhue's brother is a
man OF sufficient means to indulge
his hobbies; in fact he seems to have
a new one each year. The comedy
has to do principally with the young
mans current hobby and the compH-
cations which develop from his pur-
suit OF it are said to be the elements
which provide the necessary laugh
able situations.
THE Very Idea" is the first play
by William lie Baron without music:
he is the author of THE Echo" and
of several vaudeville acts. His new
work has been staged by W. H.
Gilmore who IL also responsible for
the staging OF "A Successful CalHm-
ity- and Good Gracious AnnabeIle."
In 'The Very Idea" the cast includes
Mss Sydney Shields, Miss Josephine
Drake, Miss Florence Oakley, Miss
Mabel Allan, Miss Ruth Collins.
Msssrs. A H. Van Buren,, william
P. Carleton, Harold Hendee, and John
wshytsr.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Famous ReUiUa1
VIII Be Offering
Of Poll Players.

The Southland has never been me
locale Of . more famous play than
that of uncle Toms Cabin" q
DEMONSTRATION of Harriet Beecher
Stoves famous story, which Will be
presented by the Poll Players for one
week beginning tomorrow night, with
daily matinees at popular prices.
Uncle Toms Cabin" Is among .ae
classics OF the stage, and 1t Is in this
light that the management will pre-
sent IL. having selected what is re-
garded as the greatest acting version
ever written of this famous novel.
Messrs. Harkins and. Barbour were
the creators of this version, which
was used by william A. Brady in q re-
vtval at the Academy OF Music, New
York, with an all-star cast. The pro
dTstion was a wonderful success, an
Il will be reproduced intact by the
Poll Players. This will mark the arst
time that this authentic version has
been produced In Washington.
Scenic Artist Charles Squires has
prepared ffve notable settings, includ-
ing the interior Of Uncle Toms
cabin. in Kentucky. at night: Senator
Birds home In Ohio; the dock OF the
Riviere, as, she lay at the dock at
hatcher: the st. Clair villa on Lake
Ponchartrain. and the famous Le-
gree's plantation. on the Red river.
The Poll Players cast for s-Uneie
Toms Cabin VIII be Howard Lang
as Uncle Tom, Robert w. Frazer as
Eeorge Harris. Florence Rittenhouse
as Eliza Harris, his wife; J. Ham
mond Daily as Marks, the lawyer:
Ralph Remley as James Wilson.
Louise Farnum a. Aunt Chloe. Miss
Frances Williams as Classy, Hardie
Meakin as Sambo, George Carleton as
the Boat Captain. Craig Ward as
Senator Bird. Russell Fillmore as the
Trader. Miss Ollie Cooper as Topsy.
Miss Gladys Elizabeth Knorr as Mrs.
Bird, and Guy Harper as the Sheriff
A famous quartet has been en-
gagged to sing the plantation melodies
that are 50 Interesting a part of the
production. and a real pickaninny band
will add further interest to this pic
turesque revival of q celebrated play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
couoN,at Beach.

Colonial aseach is already tenanted
BY hundreth' Uf w1shtngtonians IN
search OF rAsreation. many Of them
being "weekAIndsrs-" The steamer
St Johns, Is noW making regular
trips to "wasFAngtonis Atlantic CITY,
as Colonial Boa ch has been termed.
leaving the Seventh street wharf 1t
p, M. Saturdays, and a. m, Sun
days.
nights, commencing tomorrow. the
St Johns will maze forty-mile
moonlight trip dove n the river. An
excellent orchestra VIII provide
music for dancers. and the cafe win
AFFORD refreshment ftNr TIE inner man
The st. Johns is n ow also making
daily trips to QuanticA', the new Ma
rine Corps cantonment, leaving Sew
enth street wharf at ~ m
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Free Movtes and
Concerts Feature
Bill At Glen Echo

Glen Echo Park. with Its red
coney Island attractions. win onsr'
two big specials free tomorrow fer
the benent of the thousands Who %
Sunday seek diversion II. the rsse9ks
-Four band concerts. startlng7at 3sSo,s
by Sol Minister'S Band. one 81 the bs1F
known musical organizations %
ana an unusually god.
display OF photo plays shown IN the
opsn-air Stadium VIII be the add
features. -.
For the week nights the free movies
are on the daily bill starting the sSo--
ning's fun. with the racing deroy.
and the trse-top ride. two Of the nsv-s
est thrillers OF the park world: ne
where the joy-Jiggsr. giant
slide, nreny, human roulette wheel.
funny mirrors. and other fun proVtd-
ers are found; the carrouseI. and
score OF other amusement devices.
Glen Echo offers q diversity Of d.
version. with its natural advantages.
its wealth OF shade and cool bree1es
from the river. the resort becomes
doubly popular as the weather gets
hotter. and the trolley trip up along
the river IL the most beautiful cut
OF Washington
Among the Capitals dancing set
Glen Echo's popularity Ii At It's
heighth. The new pavilion. with itg
beautiful decorations, oriental Light.
ing. and nearly perfect floor. Is the
gathering place for them nightly 6y
the hundreds. A tea-piece orchestra
under the leadership OF Charles 2.
Mills provides the music, and check
Ing rooms and every convenience arc
provided
Plans are being completed for some
offerings IN the near fu-
ture for the patrons Of the park
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Syeite and Saucy
Emma CaruS Heads
BIZ at B. F. Keith's

Emma Carus. the musical comedy
Conroy and lie Marie. the bIacl-face
comedians, will be co-stars heading
the bill at B. F. Kefth's Theater this
week, in conformity with the policy
Of presenting double-header bills
whenever possible.
The aim Of the management Is to
provide the lightsst, airiest. merriest
sort OF fun fare in these trying times,
and the svelte and saucy Miss Carus
is one OF the best antidotes for the
blues. She promises a series of new
character and topical songs with
dances Intervening. and costumes to
match the nationality involved, espe-
cially the Emerald Isle. Mr.. Conner
may be relied upon to live up TO his
reputation as the Beau Brummel of
Broadway" Fresh from the 81 thea
tiers. Conroy and lie 8Iaire are sweep
ing vaudeville with tumultuous hilar-
ity with their newest. funniest, and
most original OF blackface skits. Foo
Sale-a Ford" This lurid tale OF
trials and traits OF a little car In said
to be the happiest skit they have
ever presented.
Another Broadway. hit. Ted Lor-
raine and Frances Pritchard, from
The Blue Paradise" will be seen for
the first time in q dainty refresh
ment labeled Musical Comedy Bits"
compounded OF tuneful songs and
graceful dance measures. A charm
Ing addition to the program will be
Hans S. Linne's Classic Dancers, seen
for the first time, and featuring Mile
Uno, the American premiere, with a
corps de ballet of eight dancers. The
production was conceived composed,
and produced by Mr.. Lime. who also
will conduct the orchestra.
Other attractions will be Sanity and
Norton, singers with TRIMMINGS"
Harry Holman and company in the
farcical uproar called Adam Kill
joy" Nella Allen. the dainty chan
teuse; the Garcinetti brothers, Euro
pean eccentric comedy novelty hat
throwers: the pipe organ recitals;
and the Hearst-Pathe news pictorial.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
GREAT FALLS PARK.

fThis viii be old-time melody week
attfSreat Falls Park where the popu-
Lara Ladies' Orchestra will feature at
each concert . .Belection % popular
airea of the last generation, and on
ThulaFday evening nRvorite selections
will a. played by REQUEST"
Otha- entertainment to be enjoyed
at this popular resort includes free
movies ana free dancing. Excellent
bass h<ting is offered in the waters
OF the Rotomac at Great Falls and
IL .is 20 pnIAr place for . days pic
nieking. ! fr Sc - - zf'THr
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
CENTRAL COLISEUM.

. The American DansantA Gardens At
Central Coliseum are moving In
creasingly popular with Abe dance
loving public. as II attesre q by the
Increasing patronage. Thee manage
ment has recently added 4 booth
where cooling refreshments may be
had between dances. Excellent venti-
lation. aided by many powerful cleo
tric fans, keep the hall eooL For
the benefit OF beginners, . comps Of
trained lady teachers is In sEtsnd-
anee, q feature unique with theACen-
trail Coliseum.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08

edy-dramatic story OF Ireland. entitled
"will o. the wisp." Peggy. a roguish
little Irish lassie, realizes the in
equality of riches, and seeks to ale
yiate the condition of her poorer
neighbors. IMMERSED in the psychol-
ogy OF finance, she figures the bes'
way to help the poor Is to rob the
rich. Her methods lead her into
many predicamentS. but provide lots
of dramatic scenes, and Miss TaliA-
ferro scores delightfully."- a. the win
some Irish lass.
On Friday and Saturday Charles
Ray Will be pictured in THE Million
aire Vagrant" The daily program
VIII include other fFst-run pictures
and special music by the Strand Sym
phony Orchestra
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
Loew's CoIumhIa-FiIns,

"The Love That Lives" which
begins a four days showing at Loew's
Columbia Theater this afternoon, pic
lures Pauline Frederick in the role OF
a scrubwoman. 4 victim OF tenement
life. Her only joy OF living is hN
love for her two children, and her
baby girl IL run over and killed. The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-08
DANCING

PRIVATE lessons any time, Soc; 9, q 50: ~
duction 10 clubs: latest nsethod. with lead:
cool ballroom. Glsxer'a, s19 End Ph- W. 1lD.
American Dansante Gardens
CENTRAL COLISEUM. Sth AID p ave. AZ
Dancing GvsrY Might. S1o 10 q -.
Ne TSAnh rou ~ Dance LAdS raAahasA
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
WRONG MRS. SWEENEY.

The statement yesterday morning that Mrs. Ed Sweeney of Castle Hill, was seriously i'll, was in error. the article should have read that Mrs. Hat tie Sweeney was i'll. Her condition last night was reported as very much improved
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.

The Presbyterian church will hold it's annual meeting in the church at 7:30 o'clock this evening and large attendance of members and their friends is looked for Reports will be received from the several branches of the church in regard to tne work of the past year. and elders and trus- tees will be elected. A social hour will follow the transaction of the reg ular business.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
NEW PARKIN GRULES.

County Engineer J. c. Ryan has is sued orders forbidding the parking of vehicles between the railway track and the south side of Vista Park. War ren. OMtorists are asked po park their cars between the track and the ball park fence.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and neighbors and especially the mechan- ical force at Junction mine for their kindness and helpfulness and beauti- full floral offerings during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Emil Storer & Children, E. C. Thomas X Wife,
 Thomas Gilbert.
 Advertisement. 442 PORTRAITS THAT PLEASE Irwin Studio, Main Street. S57
 Advertisement. Ride On the American Stage Line. Bisbee to Douglas. Phone 366.
 Advertisement.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
MRS. THAW AT LYRIC.

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. one of the most talked of and most censured women in the country. will be the big feature at the Lyric theatre today. With her son, William Russell Thaw. she will be seen in Threads of Des- tiny" Lubin five-reel feature. Luke and the Mermaid" a Pathe comedy of the Lucky Luke series, will also be shown.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
BASEBALL GAM ES.

Three games of baseball will be played Sunday afternoon by the local mining company teams. The Cole Cole Tigers and Eighteenth infantry will clash at Douglas: ;ne copper Queen and Eleventh infantry will play at Warren Park and the c. & A. boys will journey to Naco and clash with the First Cavalry aggregation.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR ATTENTION

On account of patriotic parade of citizens of the Warren District Sun. "fte-noon. Faster services will he held nt the Episcopal church at 4 D. m. in stead of D. m. All Sir Knights as semble at the Asylum at p. m.
 Signed J. c. F. FRY. F.. C..
 F. s. DAVENPORT Rec
 Advertisement 435
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
ELK's TOOTH RECOVERED.

An elk tooth watch charm. believed to have been stolen is held by the police for its owner The charm was turned over to the authorities by a local pawnbroker. who stated that a boy had attempted to sell 1t to him. The lad ran, he said, w~-en asked where he had secured the charm. The emblem is held by City Marshal All son for its owner.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
DANCING SEASON OPENS AT
 WARREN PARK

Manager John Watson of the Cop per Queen Bard wishes io announce to the public that the band will open Vista Park for danclns saturday. April Eth. Dancing begins S:S0. Tic kets soc. Ladies free
 AdvertisemenS. 399
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
FAIR WARNING

Until Nav 9th. the Su'nhur lots gre going at $40. Come to our office end see fac-similie of a sulphur well ir operation. F. Briggs C Co. Lowell.
 Advertisement. 3S9
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
EASTER FLOWERS

Leave your orders now for all kinds of Easter flowers. Profit by last years experience and order early from Harry Sealev. phone Bisbee 676 Lowell 70-Advertisement. 43O
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
slUs'c lN THE AIR

Pianos talking machines. records piano rolls. musical instruments and sheet music at the music department of tre Lowell Jewelry Shop. Reason able prices and easy teErs
 Advertisement. 431
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
NEO-BEAUTY SHOP

Neo-Plastique Massage. manicuring body massage, etc Your patronage SO licited. Ladies and gentlemen, Mrs Elsie M. Sawyer, Room 16, Letson Ho el-Advertisement 19t
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-06
ORIGINAL BIsBEE-ToMBsToNE
 Stace Line

The original Tombstone stage leaves daily at a. m. and 1:30 D. m. from Cochise Motor Co, Phone 444. Leaves punctually on time daily. 9S9
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