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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
GUSTAV HINRICHS
TO CONDUCT AT
BEN HUR

The most interesting feature OF tho -
formance of "Ben-Hur," beginning MorSs-
will be the presence Of that distinau,sh':
musician and director, Gustav Hinrichs N
the conductors chair Mr.. Hinricbs ~
been so closely identified with the music.,
history of Philadelphia in the last twens~-
five years or more that his visits here ~
always particularly welcome, and in tbss
instance his direction will insure high ar,,.'
tic treatment of the massive choral and n
strumental music of "Ben-Hur" Mr. H,,E
richs' last visit to Philadelphia was TO dirs,,|
at the metropolitan Opera House the tuer..
ty-ffth anniversary of the production "
"Cavalleria Rusticana," which opera ~
Mascagni he was the first to produce h.
America during his memorable seasons w
grand opera at the Grand Opera House m
success at the bis uptown theatre contInuss
later in his important grand opera seasos
at the Academy Of Music and as one OF ~
chief conductors of the Metropolitan opers
House, New York. II,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
"PedrL of the Army";
Episode No. EIeUen

Continued from Page Seven
Into picture, Looks about for Bertha. She
comes In and they exit together Fade out.
Scene 11-lDare library.) Pearl in picture,
Adams and Bertha come In. push by butler
esve bs resrnns atss as th4nsh o TO
DOCS TO butler that he may so. She turns to
plans
,,sno Scene 1s-tBack door Of Daro house, Silent
and gives low whistle. Four OF his men ap-
66oor 66oor fr99m hiding places. All move 70 back
secret ;seoret knock. Door opens and all go quietly
possesene Scene l9-TtDare libraryl SHOW fash Of
Adams nearby, listening.
.,I, Scene 290Etpare,s bedroom Dare in bed
Bend over Dare. Fade out.
and SsTa he RES 6S scene ssn @%n
appears. Speaks.
Spoken tltle--z"Eyery one, in, the house is
to scene Silent Menace mods. They all exit
,,6Sy Scene po2, a2,IIDare ar library Bertha finishes
=, Spoken title--'Do you expect me to believe
ns Ttbs1 OF an 9iceT and senlemHSn without
speaking out above neSisers hearing 'Snes soSnd
Silent Menace and henchmen enter,
- Scene 23-tGarden by hedge) Brent recovers.
Gets up slowly and exits.
Scene 24-(Daro library) Pearl, Bertha and
resist snSs Of ,on Silent Menace and his
Scene 25-(outslde librsry) Brent looks in.
starts.
Scene 26-(Dare library) Silent Menace and
henchmen overcoming the three
Scene 27-(outside library) Brent starts off
In direction Of street to get help
Scene 2s-tDare Iibrary.) silent Menace and
henchmen leave the three bound. Exit
Scene 20-tStreet.) Brent summons p..ice-
men. Speaks hurriedly to them. They exit out
of scene
Scene 30-(Dare study Silent Menace's men
liking safe. Light fuse and run into library.
Scene 31-(Dare library) All wait for ex-
posion.
Scene 32--(Entrance to Dare house, Brent
and policemen run up steps. There follows q
thrilling succession OF scenes showing a spec
tacular fight In the house at the end of which
the Silent Menace IL captured.
Scene 33-tDare library) Silent Menace
handcufed Pearl reaches up to take off his
mask. Does soho IL her fathers secretary
She registers relief. speaks.
Spoken title Thank Heaven. At last Il ia
over. The Silent Menace Is taken" Continuing
previous foreground she speaks out above Then
glancing toward wall she startF. Foreground Of
wall. Shadow of the Silent Menace protected
through window on wall. Pearl cries out, point
ing to wall All rush to window.
Scene 34-tLawn outside library Window
Scene 35---(Dare lbraryD Show foreground
OF Pearl and others by window. Pearl turns TO
secretary, demands to know what II means and
who he Is Secretary smiles and shrugs.
Spoken titleEi am merely his servant-his
ground Pearl gazes at secretary aRhast Fade
into Ending as per previous episodes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
A BABY GRAND WAS
ONCE HER
STYLE

Its the little things that count" MARBLES
diminutiye Sylvia Jason I'm act OF Follow
Ne" at the Lyric Theatre. The Messrs,
shubert evidently agree with the subject
matter of the songs title, for the little
Jason girl counts for as much as any one
IN the Anna Held show except the star,
Sylvia did not start out In life with the
idea OF becoming musical-comedy actress
oh. dear, no-somethng much more
artistic; namely. a concert pianist
At the age Of hve, when most children
are busily engaged with their dolls, petite
Sylvia was diligently practiclng her piano.
forte lessons Her little legs were not long
enough to reach the pedals 30 her father
o well-known Brooklyn musical director, de-
vised an attachment for his daughters right
foot which connected with the pedals in such
way that Sylvia could secure the proper
melodo results. OF course, the little chit's
fingers were too short to reach an octave
and here her father found that his mechani-
cal genius was baked. for he could not
devise extensions for Syivias digits.
However, with increasing age little Miss
Jason's fingers grew, until at the age of ten
she was able TO play octaves brilliantly.
At this period the littlo lady was known all
over the neighborhood where she lived as
"wunderkind." and no musical affair was
considered complete without at least three
piano solos by this Infant prodigy. Her
career as child pia<ist eliminated In a
recital in Carnegie Hafi, New York, where
ehe was the winner Of an absolute triumph,
her Chopin numbers coming in for the en-
thusiastic praise of the musical critics
In view OF the fact that Sylvia Jasons
father was an important Individual In
vaudeville circles. she naturally became In
terested In stage life and eventually went
into vaudeville, appearing with Harry Tighe,
the light comedian OF the Anpa Held COM
pany. In two act" Inasmuch as Harry
Tighe Is well over six feet in height and
correspondngly big, little Sylvia resembles
midget in comparison she measures
but four feet eight inches from toes of her
tiny feet to the crown of her pretty head.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
BELGIAN QUEEN is
YSAYE'S PUPIL

SO seldom does Eugene Ysaye, the great
Belgian violinist, come to Philadelphia that
ms recital In the Academy of Music on
Monday afternoon, February 10, must he
stressed in advance. The concert will have
the additional merit of benefiting the Chill
dren's Homeopathic Hospital of this city
The institution is especially in need of funds
at the present time. since il is caring for
a number of infantIle paralysis cases be-
SIDES Its regular ward patients.
Interesting facts are not lacking i'm the
Nloiinists career Elizabeth. Queen of Bel
GUM, is one Of Ysaye's pupils During the
long time of agony which her country un-
derwent she nevertheless found time every
day for violin practice
Gsaye was born in Iiege where his fatber
was conductor of a band Afterward the
iather was appointed conductor of the opera
at Nerviers, and Eugene, at the age of six.
was allowed one day, as n great privilege.
TO sit in the orchestra TO see the opera. II
was noticed that he paid no heed to the
stage MS attention being absorbed in the
Vloilnists, whose attitudes he initiated So
II was decided that he should begin to
learn the VIOLIN He entered the Liege
Conservatore in 1866, and n year later Sc
cured second prize. After this he left.
but re-entered the Conservatoire in 1872,
staying TIL 1875. with the most brilliant
success. Tho same year Ysaye made his
nrst appearance in Brussels, and later went
on to Paris to continue his studies under
VieuXtemps, In 1879 he returned to Liege,
obtaining occasional engagements. among
Wnich was one at AIX-la -Chapelle, and this
led to his adventurous first tours.
Having been paid for this engagement he
did not return home, but stayed till his
available funds were reduced to n few
pence, and was on the verge of asking his
rather FOR money to pay his fare back when
he secured another engagement, for which
ne received 100 marks After this he went
TO Cologne, where his adventures were sim
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
CLOSE-UPS

SMlTH, c. AUBREY. Leads.
~ Frohman Amusement Corpora
ton; born, England; educated in
England; represented at cricket
Charterhouse S ool, Cambridge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

like character was confounded with Christ.
But again in this case no attempt was made
to interfere with a performance of that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

lIar. Having left home ostensibly for enc
day, he returned only after several months
Nsaye Is man OF large and powerful
physique. of boundless physical endurance,
and is never happier than when he has
a morning rehearsal after a night journey
followed by concert and another night in
the train or on the sea. one would never
dream that during n part of the year the
absorbing interest of Ysaye's life is fishing,
and that pupils need hope for no lessons if
1t Is good day for rod and river.
One of isaye's most valuable experiences
was week he once spent with the great
pianist, Rubinstein, at his home in Russia.
During his weeks stay there they played
all day long and worked through nearly all
the violin sonatas ever written.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

consecratlonal festival play because q, y.
imagined irreverence.
Now the Saviour in 'Intoleranco, !.
walldng among the people, performing ,,,,7'
ncles, waiting for the first person v,,h..-
SIN TO cast stone, and even. with ~
cross upon his shoulder, dragging H,s
weary way to Calvary. The snec,s y.
makes deep impression upon ever, ~
holder, and there is probably nons ~ "
would be offended or dlspieased with WY
incident In the group or episodes aly sny
nected with the stories OF the Sayiour,. ~ ~,
erance at the beginning of Christian, o'-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10

Ambassadors" with Sir George Alex
ander. Came to United States in
1896 with Sir John Hare; with
Forbes Robertson, Maude Adams,
Grace George and others; original in
"Morals of Marcus" Screen ca
reer, Frohman dead in Builder of
Bridges" "John Gladye's Honor"
"Jaffery," "The Witching Hour"
Home address, Hotel Belleclair,
West Seventy-seventh street, New
York city. Studio address, 140
Amity street, Flushing, L. /. To be
seen at the Stanley next week in
"The Witching Hour"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-10
Those Screen Monickers

lust few names of screen stars:
= Louise Lovely, Airline Pretty,
Blanche Sweet, Bessie Love, Lillian
Peacock, Muriel Ostriche, Eleanor
Grove, Mona Darfeather, FRITZ
Brunette, Betty Schade, Irene How
ley, Ethel Tear, Louise Glaum, Lii
lian Gish and Doris Pawn. Such is
life in the studio.--Leander Rich
ardson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-26

The Meteor" outfit consists of
Meteor" style genuine Columbia GrafoBola-
as pictured and ~ selections on SIX zoe
5ouble-faced records of your own choice
The Meteor" is the best toned instrument
sold for the price You may have it IN oak
or mahogany finish After using the Meteor
for sixty days should YOU wish TO exchange
the full price YOU paid. The Meteor" is
guaranteed both by tbe factory and our
selves.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-26

river and to-day telegram Was re-
cetved - the engineers office mere
stating 1aat 5praft Nas killed and thar
. letter containing q fun Tepor1 of the
accident aouia follow The message
asked that q man be- sent 80 take the
place Ut the victim as hosting engi-
neer ON tAe boat
Veteran Employe.
=uraE was veteran eTpHoTe q the
engineering department la -harE oS
river work f4e mace Rock Island his
headquarters ia the winter months
and during his last period # residence
here De resided Ga Nineteenth street,
between Fourth and Firth avenues As
far as IS known ne has ro relatives IN
715s city Burial probably walE Ha #n
ST. Louis
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-26
ROCKISLANDMA
KILLED WHILE IN
SERVICE ON BOAT
samueI -. spratt- Hosting Engineer
on Government Dredge, Victim
at Accident
DIRECTs ATTEMPTS BEsCCE MN
Body Caught IN Machinery NhJly heo-
kuk Is Stationed Near St. Louis
Yesterday.

II. Louis. Oct. Samuel ~
spratf- aged 81 years. of Rock ls-
land. was killed near here yester-
dag when he was eaHRbt in the
boIzting machinery af the nited
States dredge boat he0kub. He
was engineer on the boat. Until
ne heYume unconscious. ne direct
81 fhe work ~ those y no eere at
tempting 10 rescue him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-10-26
"WU There Be Music IN Your Home This ChyisE17as2
Is Now Answered Once and for AII-"Yes"

These Outfits Bring the Worlds Finest Music and
the Worlds Greatest Artists Right Into our Home
n @ 8
indeed delightful The music played by Columbia Galonoe
you almost of the presence Of instrument The
member of the family thereby lending itself the ideal christ
or
older foEsin
Nv and for ever cas on
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
FIRST DRAFTED
MEN CERTIFIED
TO SELECT ARMY

The local board for the second
division Of King county certified
its first men into the national se-
lcct service army Tuesday The
certlfication means that. barring
Gis -harges granted for reasons not
existing now. the men Rill enter
the army when the call comes
Their names are:
Archie 4. Adams. Redmond. or.
der No. 90. James Hamilton Bar.
RE. Kirkland. s5. Lumon Hubert
Cole. 1881 Dihble ave. $50, WI.
liam Hailstone. lssaquah. 55. Carl
Hcinmullor. East Seattle. ia. VII.
liam Theodore Johnson. r. =. ID.
No 6. Box 90. Seattle. &c, Joseph
Clement Kirby. Richmond. rs.
Ralph ". Keller. Redmond. So.
Harold kiigore. Barueston. 30.
Adolph Tanduyt Alpine. SIS. John
Wgltcr Mcdowell. Bellevue. a3i.
Allen Elmer Norton. Portland. ore.
$50, Benjamin Perilli. Renton.
u.s. John r. Pratt sb2i Dayton
ave. Seattle. 3s. Scnaer William
Peterson. Woodinyille. ?. Raymond
Claude Richards. Rsnton. s.. Al
fred Francis Stewart. Buckley. LOG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Summer-Spoiled Skin
Removed by Absorption

~ undue summer exposure usual
~ leaves an undesirable surface %
tan. rcdners or rouEhncss. OFTEN
frcclEi~s. too. the sensible thing TO
do is To- remove such surface. There's
nothing better for this than ordinary
n1~rccitzed wax. which actually abb
Forbs On unwhoiesorne complexion.
The thin layer OF surface skin be- It
s~if absorbed. gently. gradually. 30
there's No Inconvenience. no dctsn-
tlon indoors. Spread tho wax lightly
over the sptirs face at bedtime and
take ~ ar In the morning with
warm water n you viii get one
ounce or m~rcoiiEed wax AZ the drug
store. use ~ for week or 50. you
may expect marked improvcuc NJ
daily When the underlying skin
is wholly In view your complexion
will be "A marvel OF spotlcas purity
and beautiful whiteucaE
Don't let those summer wrinkles
worry yoH. worry breeds more
" rinktcH. Danish them hy bathing
tho face in solution 81 powdered
aaxolitc. on. dissolved In y pit
witch hazel Used daily for while
this vii; DO found wonderfully Of
fectivc. Advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Easy Way to Get
Rid of Indigestion

Although you may have indlRes-
ton 40 severely that anything but
the simplest OF foods cause You the
kceucst suffering there Is Simple
way to get back safely 20 PHEASANT
or. more nouriahing foods. Just take
n tchspoonful OF pure hisuratcd mag
neala In n little hot or cold water
with each meal and begin at once TO
eat little Of any food you crave.
Bisurated Magnetism. which comes In
the form OF powder or tablets (never
~ n nquid or millD is not n laxa-
tive. but neutrRlizes the excess ncid
in the stomach, and so prevents or
stops all tho pain or Indigestion.
It's use cannot. Ike pepsin soda. etc.
do tho stomach any Injury. and II
viii soon enable you to eat good.
hearty. satisfying meals OF the foods
you like best without fear of bad rc-
suits. Sold by druggists everywhere.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
EASTERN FIRM
TO BOND JITS
SAYS ATTORNEY

Before the end Of the week
litney buses may be operat-
inp In Seattle as in the past
Attorney w. r. Crawford. OF
the Mutual Bonding Co, an
nouneed Wednesday that neao-
tlations would be completes
by the end Of the week with a
big Eastern bonding company
TO issue bonds thru the local
Mutual company.
We viii be able 10 obtain bonds
at a reasonable price" said Craw
ford. and there VIII be no danger
OF the company's throwing ms
down. as they have done In tho
past"
Crawford said the litigation "a
force the insurance commissioned
TO permit the Mutual company "a
write indemnity instead OF insur
ance bonds would be continued de
spite the holding OF the state su
preme court Tuesday that the In
surance commissioner has dlserc
ton in the matter and can with
hold permission.
We probably will apply for a
rehearing OF the mandamus suit,
he said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
ROAR OF GUNS
REACH ENGLAND

ny United Pres. Leased Wiz.
LONDON. Aug S-The roar OF
big guns as they hurled their tons
OF lead against the German lines
was distinctly heard last night
within 80 miles Of London.
Windows I'm South End, on the
Thames. and this distance from
London. yibrated from the concus-
sion OF the bombardment.
The sound OF the guns was the
most distinct that has been heard
since the start OF the war.
With the report OF Field Marshal
IIaig announcing active artillery
firing during the night In the re.
gion OF Ypres. and raiding on the
coast. speculation was rife sa to
the possibility OF the allied drive
against the German lines being re
sumed
Ypres Is about 90 miles. on an
air line. from South End.
The intense bombardment heard
In England served to Increase the
general feeling OF expectancy OF
I impending biz events
Field Marshal Haig was silent az
TO operations abou, Lens today, but
I further word from that section
! was anxioualy awaited.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
DRAFTED men
DRILLING HERE

Drafted men and members
OF the home guard. anxious 10
better themselves by gaining
instruction from regular army
officers. are drilling every even.
Ing from 7 until q, the unof.
fetal non-commissloned OF.
feers' training camp. Fifth ave.
and Bell 81.
Arms. equipment. tents. ammuni
ton and text books have been sup
piled by public donations Their,
il no expense TO enrolment
The men who attend the can't
will become corporals and ser
geants in the liberty army.
Most OF the men are attending
quiEEes and drills regularly. Leaves
OF absence are granted In special
cases.
To enroll call Elliott 3oO6 OF
1928.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08

IVY United fress Leased Wire
LONDON, Aug. Am air
OF expectancy for big things
on both land and sea prevailed
IN London today.
Slowly, but surely. the grip
on Lens, the great coal center
Of France, held by the Ger
mans. 10 tightening. The Ca.
nadlans are now astrlde the
Lens Bethune road and within
striking distance OF the posi-
tiens, In which the enemy Will
make his last stand 10 hold
the present line.
The official silence regarding
In Flanders during the
past - hours is regarded as prob
ably holding greater Significance,
In the meantime speculation has
been revived In London as 10
whether the German fleet may not
he planning another sally into the
North sea.
Frequent appearance OF small
German vessels from their bases
Is being reported. British scout
ships and aeroplanes have brought
In word OF sighting these war
ships. tho no actual engagements
have been reported
The Flanders battle IN followinr
the course OF the usual British OF
fenslye-a violent attack. then d
period given over TO consolidation
and new preparation followed by
"a renewed assault
As further comment OF German
newspapers on the new cabinet
appointments were received today
the first British impression thai
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
New Hair Remover
Gets Roots and All

Here's IN. greatest thing for hair
disflgured wonankind that has hap
prned in a hundred years A way 20
actually remove the roots Of super :
floua halr--@asity. instantly and
harmleasiyi A method that docs
away forever with shaving. cleo
trolyzis. and the application Of prep
aratlons which merely take of the
surface hair.
The n~W pheiactins process l. 80
certain 10 remove the hair entire,
roots nd all. that druggists arr Ru-
thortzsd a. refund the price in any
case Of diAsatisfactiou. There's no
odor or rrussiuess about phslartine.
and 20 Is entirely non oisouous-a
child could safely eat Il Got stick
OF phriactIne today. follow the sim
pie directions. and you VIII have inc
sururi@s Of your life. with your own
yves you will see the roots come out
-AdvrrftEement
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Spy Was on Hand
at |. w. w. Roundup
By United Press Leased Wire

LFAVFNWORTH. Aug. s. tSpe-
cial to The StarD-lOuis Hollewig
Won Bettenhausen. arrested by the
government, came here about the
time the roundup of l. w. w. GO
ing over the mountain passes, was
started. He stayed about 10 days
at the ranch of a German family.
While here he represented himself
to be n craftsman employed at the
Puget sound navy yard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Women Motorists to
Organize in Seattle

Every woman motorist In Seattle
Is needed BY the government
A call has been sent from Wash.
ington. authorizing mass meet
Ing 10 be held Thursday at II a.
m. at 2025 Second ave. under the
auspices OF the Red Gross
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Make Sauerkraut,
Say l.. S. Experts

By United Pres. f~s.~d wir~
WASHINGTON. Aug. S.--Now Ia
the time 10 make Sauerkraut. say
officials OF the u, $. department %
agriculture.
One million dollars worth OF last
years crop OF cabbage was made
into BAuerkraut. but shortage sent
tho price from s. so barrel TO s35.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
THE
Need 500 Dishcloths

The Red Cross needs dish
cloths Immediately.
Five hundred must be furnished
TO tho American lake cantonmont.
It's rush. emergency demand.
Cut 'em one yard square. Flour
sacks. hcmmed. will do Deliver
TO Red Cross headquarters. Cobb
building.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08

OF Police Rockingham Sunday. but
he who laughs last laughs best
The chiefs name appears on a
complaint charging Rivers with
speeding.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
NEW POISON PLOT
KILLS 3 CHILDREN
~ uniied Pres. L...ed Wire

ny tnitci Pres. LEASED Wire
loRDSBURG. N. NJ. Aug. 2.
Three children are dead
here and more than a dozen
are ~. az the result Of an cpl.
oerie OF diphsheris, believed
20 have been caused by dis
trlbution Of lnoeulsted candy
among the children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Marines Preparing
for Wet Weather

ny United Press leased Wire
PORT ROYAL. s C.. Aug. s.
How to light fire without matches
Is part OF tho training given to T.
S. marines here. Flint and steel
and the old wood friction" Indian
method have been revived
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08

Mrs. Mark 4. Matthews handed
over IFS pairs OF sox To the Red
Cross yesterday They were knit.
ted by the First Presbyterian
church auxiliary.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08

Output OF British war munitions
has Increased over 1000 per cent
since 1914.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-08
Crucial Land and Sea
Battles Are Expected

ministerial changes we're of little
Significance remained unchanged.