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Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27
WOMAN HURT IN FAT REoUceR
Caught In Huge Obesity Treating Ma
chine in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Pa.-Mrs. Edith Smell
lenburg was caught and painfully in
jured in a huge obesity reducing par
lor here. The accident occurred ac-
cording to attendant, because Mrs.
Snellenburg removed her arms from
rests provided for their support and
allowed her hands to hang by her side.
One arm was at once caught in the
whirling machinery and the apparatus
jammed and could not be moved. Mrs.
Snellenburg tainted.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

When ambition crawls in at the
window contentment flies out at the
door.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

And the hand that displays an en-
gagement ring never forgets its cum
ming.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

The less some women have to say,
the more difficult it is for them not to
say it.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

A jeweler says pearls are like
women-they require a lot of atten-
tion.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR
PRESCOTT SAYS TODAY

NOTWITHSTANDING repeated assur.
ances that the federal guarantee of
wheat prices are binding upon the
government for the 1919 crop, the
statement comes to George A. Pres
colt, Federal Food Administrator for
Michigan, that "rumors are persistent
In certain sections of the west, and
particularly so in some parts Of Nj hi.
gan" that the government guarantee
is to expire June 30, 1919
At the instance OF the Educational
Division of the Federal Administra-
tion Mr.. Prescott renews his assurance
that the guaranteed price for wheat,
by which Michigan producers will be
protected for next years crop I'm ex-
actly the same manner as during the
season just closed. The order will con-
tinue effective until July l, 1920. This
is in accordance with the proclamx
tion made by President Wilson. uf,dt
authority Of the Lever food control Law
establishing the food administration
The termination of the war has no
bearing upon the guarantee of wheat
prices, the federal governments
pledge being effective to the above
mentioned date, even though a treaty
of peace is ratified in TIE meantime. as
II is expected to be-
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

Necessity is the mother of inven-
tion; promotion is the stepfather.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

The "war of the union" began short
ly after the marriage ceremony
ended.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

A woman will forgive a man IN,
thing but the fact that he dYesn
admire her.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

It's easier to approach luxuries than
1t is to back away from them again.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

Marriage is seldom a fgilure if
neither party to the contract has any
relations to interfere.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

Two women like to start fuss and
then leave their husbands to fight it
out.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

And some men who are short on
kir imagine that they are sxcep-
pally long on brains.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-12-27

Rffee is a bad thing for h mans
~ especially If his wife doesn't
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Satire on Society Antics Is
ShoUn in "Country Cousin

Alexandra Carlisle, the charming
gentlewoman. who lends a delightful
air Of refinement to the role Of Nancy
Price, the Middle West girl In THE
Country Cousin,"1 which comes to the
National Theater for one week start
ing Monday evening, February II, Is
as one with Julian Street, co-author
with Booth Harrington Of the play, in
declaring that the so-called society"
types in the play are not overdrawn,
though their antics have seemed far
fetched to many.
Miss Carlisle began the interview by
pointing to a clipping from q New
York evening paper which she had
pinned on the wall Of her dressing
room. 1t was a dispatch from Denver
and IL recounted the festivities in con-
nection with a party given by a
smart society matron'' in that city
In honor of her two Pekinese poodles
Brian and Fiji. More than fifty
guests were in attendance, so the
story ran, and the two poodles had
the places of honor in the center of
the great dining table where they
were fed on choice delicacieS which
were brought to them by a special
waiter and which were served on
Limoges china.
a friend of mine told me the other
night that he witnessed an incident
last spring in the Royal Ponciana
Hotel in Palm Beach which, IL set
down en- the stage, would be hailed,
am sure. as something too utterly
rOdyes.iue to be possible amopS people
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
PoIrs-aA Hawaiian FoIIIe.-

With two exquisite settings
painted by Scenic Artist Maurice
Tuttle. an added attraction of a
group of native Hawaiian singers,
dancers and instrumentalists; a
book written around the/alluring
isles OF the Pacific and musical
numbers running the gantlet from
Jazz to operatic. the production Of
"a Hawaiian Follie," at Polls this
week, promises to surpass anything
yet offered by the popular musical
comedy players
Director Charles Sinclair has been
working on the production for two
weeks and has been assisted by sew
eral Hawaiian residents OF the Capt.
tai, who are lending their aid that
the pictures unfolded shall be true
to Hawaiian life and traditions.
Although the entertainment will
retain all tho appeal that usually
goes with things Hawaiian. the
MANAGEMENT of Polls has injected
enough of the American idea of
Iamusical comedy to appease the tired
business man who might seek So
lace at the Avenue playhouse next
week.
The entire personnel OF the Poll
organization will be used in the
production, which has been adapt
ed in a manner whereby each Of the
principals will be fitted by a part
suitable to their individual talents.
As the Garfield edict is still in
force. the opening performance will
be given tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
"Ouer the Top" Will Continue
Another Week at the BeIasco

Naturally. laughs ara ehs ssvfns
To Ed Wynn has been delegated the.
arduous but delightful labor Of anus
ing the audiences which assemble TO
witness ''Over the Top" Given cara
buanche by the Messrs. Shubert 20
go as far as he likes" Mr.. Wynn
cuts loose, and upon every oppor-
tunity he pulls new stu1," az they
say on the stage; sings new paro-
dies: dances q few eccentric steps:
does a problem in higher mathematics
which should entitle him 20 a pro-
fessorship: tells old Jokes IN a new
way, and wears the most absurd
clothes in a matter-of-fsct manner.
Other celebrities in the big case
are Craig Campbell, tenor; Laurie and
Bronson; Fred and Adele Astaire:
Mary Eaton and Ma-BeIle: vivien
and Dagmar Oakland: Ted Lorraine,
comedian; Harry Llewellyn, Henry
Detlof: Roianda and her Neo Classi-
cal dancers: Betty Pierce. BLY, Brown.
and half a hundred pretty Justine
Johustone girls"
An extra added feature for the sec
ond week OF "over the Top" will be
the Introduction OF Philanoer John
sons great song hit. Somewhere in
France" This tremendous success
has swept the country. and the num-
Der will be sunk by the full strengtR
OF the over the Top" orEsnizaton.
The stirring meiody OF '-Somewher.
in France" was composed BY Joseph
Howard. writer OF innumerable hits.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Julius Tannen Finds Old
Friend in "The Land of Joy"

When Julius Tannen. the American
actor. Joined The Land OF Joy" the
Spanish singing and dancing show
which Klaw & Erlanger will present
at the National Theater to act as the
conferencier. he hadn't the slightest
idea that he would find anybody in
the troupe that he knew. One OF the
very first persons he met, however,
was Senor Antonio Bilbao. the single
male dancer in the company.
In the summer Of 1914" says Mr..
Tanner, "just before the war began,
I paid my first visit TO Paris. One
night / dropped into a restaurant
that is much freQuented by the Span
ish. There was a cabaret, OF course.
and among other performers there
was a man who did a wonderful dance
on a table. His dancing in itself was
unusual enough TO attract my atten-
ton. but right in the middle OF IT
when he was working his hardest he
nonchalantly covered an enormous
yawn with his hand.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Loewt Columbin-Pauiins
Frederick.

Pauline Frederick will be seen at
loves Columbia today and until
Thursday in her very latest photoplsy,
Madame Jealousy" This was writ
ten for her by George v. Hobart. au-
thor OF Experience" Every Wife
and other allegorical plays, as well as
a noted writer OF light opera and
comedy. Robert Vignola, who directed
the production, has given full play 70
all his latent artistic ability. The
costumes are exquisite An elaborate
church wedding at the commencement
Of the story is carried out to the last
details.
Madame Jealousy" sits brooding IN
her stately home, known as the
House of the Heavy Tears" and does
her best to interrupt a love affair be-
tween Charm" and "Valor." Her
parents "Treachery," Mischief"
Sorrow" and "Rumor'' surround her
and aid and abet her in causing the
ultimate separation of the young peo-
pie after their elaborate and costly
wedding.
BY whispering tales OF unfaithful-
ness and business rivalry, Madame
Jealousy" separates the families OF
the two young pepole, and In tho END
even Charm" and 'Valor" them
selves. "Valor" sinks to the level OF
a brawl with his own father in a pub
lie restaurant and thereafter Is fol-
lowed ever by watchful "Remorse,
also one of "Jealousy's" servants.
A Hearst-Pathe News and other
reels will also be shown. Thursday,
and for the last half Of the week,
Vivian Martin will be seen in "a Pet
ticoat Pilot" from the novel by Joseph
C. Lincoln.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10

'oyer the Top" Will remain at ths
Belasco Theater for one more week.
This was decided upon after the shu-
berts received advice from their To-
cal manager. L stoddard Taylor, as
TO the hit the piece had made, and
the immense demand for tickets. The
second weeks engagement will open
with tonight's performance. and the
usual matinees will be given on Wed
nesday. Friday and Saturday.
over the Top seems to make an
appeal TO all classes Of theatergoers,
This is due, no doubt, to the diversity
OF the revue's scenes. There is a
bit OF tense drama here; a delicious
moment OF satire there, and novel;
ties galore throughout the entire per-
formance. Current plays are bur
lesqued in such a way that enc can
not fail TO be heartily amused
whether the original piece has been
seen or not. For those who like
ballet there are dances which run
the gamUt from society gyrations to
the unique undulations OF Oriental
odalisQues. For the eye. there are
fourteen scenes ranging from dones.
tic pictures TO gorgeous interiors
such as Chu Chin Chow's Cave, the
Golden Forest and Justine Johnstone's
Little Club. And speaking OF Mis-.
Justine, her beauty. naivette and win.
s0meness seem TO hSTe csptivated the.
stersoing Washingtonians.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
BeIasco-GOver the Top

The unusual demand for seats for
"Over the Top" has induced the
NessTs. Shubert to readjust their
future bookings, and let their big mu-
steal spectacle remain at the Belasco
Theater for another week. A tele-
phonic report from Mr.. l.. Stoddard
Taylor. manager Of the Belasco, to Mr..
Lee and Mr.. ]. J. Shu0ert, convinced
this firm that Washington was en-
titled to consideration as a future
''two-week stand town. At any rate
'OYer the Top" will play a second
week at the Belasco. Really, there Is
10 reason why Washington should not
receive its just due. Philadelphia,
Boston and Chicago have all played
long runs OF different bays, and of
late seasons, Detroit has been a two
weeks stand. Naturally, the big hit
which ''Over the Top" has made is
responsible in a large measure for the
unusual business now being done at
the Belasco. This was also true of
Peter IbbetsOn." which was played
at that theater last week There were
hundreds OF people turned away from
the box office, and 1t was evident that
a single weeks presentation was not
enough to accommodate the demand
for seats. Washington's theatergoing
population has increased tremendously
during the last year, and the increased
business being done at the theaters is
an evidence OF the city's prosperity.
The second week OF "Over the Top
will start on Sunday night instead of
Monday evening, as has been the
previous custom of the management
OF the Belasco Theater.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10

with any innate sense OF refinement.
And yet the participants were persons
Of far greater social distinction than
any Of those introduced In The Coun-
try Cousin
The two persons involved were a
certain Boston girl. famous for her
participation in all sorts OF athletic
sports and who Is a member, not of a
set Of rank outsiders such as Mr..
Harrington and Mr.. Street have put
on the stage in The Country Cousin,
but of the most exclusive circle OF
Back Bay society, and a man who Is
one OF the most famous polo players
in this country and who enjoys the
hospitality of the most ultra-exclu-
sive homes in New York City.
They had both Cined together in the
main dining room OF the hotel and
had passed into the lobby, which was
thronged with go or more guests.
With a wild whoop the young woman
suddenly caught hold of the young
mans coat tails and shouted: Come
on, Johnnie Chat was not his real
name) let's play horse
My friend declares that the young
man, entering into the spirit OF the
proceedings, began to run around the
lobby, jumping over chairs and
shouting at the top OF his voice. The
young woman followed him, leaping
over chairs and screaming in wild
abandon. according to my friend. Put
that on the stage as a sample Of what
smart society people do sometimes in
public and you would be ridiculed for
n" - =, ---
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
two PUCCINI OPERAS
ON PROGRAM TONIGHT
Nine. Marie RappoId to Be Heard
at the National.

Nine. Marie Rsppold. prima donna
soprano, who will appear at the Ma
tional Theater tonight, will be heard
In selections from two Puccini operas,
which will bring out the dramatic
quality OF her voice. She will also
give a number Of songs in English.
which promise TO appeal for their in
depreciation and tone coloring. Irma
Seydel, violinist, the assisting artist,
will be heard in the Vieuxtemps con-
certo in d minor and two groups OF
short selections. These will give op-
portunity for Washington to Judge
her for her broad Interpretation and
delicate technique. The program will
be as follows:
The Star Spangled Banner. Con-
certo. No. 4, in D minor, Vieuxtemps;
introduction, -Adagio religioso. Finale
Marciale.-Irma SeydeL
Songs My Mother Taught Ne"
Dvorak; Longing" LaForge: "Slum-
Der Song" Gretchaninow; 'Chere
Mutt" Bachelet. Nine. Rappold.
AVA Maria" Schubert; Third
Spanish Dance Romance Andalousa,
Sarasate.-Miss Seydel
"In Quelle trine morbide," from
Manon Lescaut, Pucclni; ''Vissi
d'Arte. Vissi d'Armore." from Tosca,
PuccinI.-Mme. Rappold.
INTERMISSION.
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal
Roger Quilter; Moonlight" Chas.
W. Cadman; Two Roses" Halleti
GILBERT; loft Have 1 seen the Swift
Swallows" Del Acqua.-Mme. Rap
pold.
Indian Lament" Dvorak-Kreisler;
The Butterfly" Davenport-Engberg;
Hungarian dances, Nos. and 8,
Brahms-Joachin.-M Seydel.
Duet "Ava Maria" Bach-Gounod.-
Nine. Rappold and Miss SeydeL
Mrs. Beta Swikert at the piano.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
HawaiianS "MaSh" Note
MyStifieS Actress at Polls

One Of the most unique mash
notes ever written was received
through the mail during last week by
Miss Eulalie Young. one Of the IA
vorites of the Poll Musical Comedy
Players.
The letter Is apparently from a
Hawaiian who is now in Washington
and who has only seen Miss Young
on the stage as she insists that the
author is unknown to her. The letter
follows:
"Dear Eulalie Young:
II am taking the very first oppor-
tunity in dropping you q few words
in which It will be- a great surprise
to you, for you didn't see me and
neither do I know you. but am an
employe in your Washington, and
after my work that came last week.
bought me a ticket and saw you
upon the stage.
II don't understand what struck me
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10

That made a big hit with me, ana
when he had finished asked him TO
come over 10 my table. He accepted.
and we had quite a talk asked him
IL he had ever thought OF coming to
America He said he had thought OF
II, but somehow he had never done it.
We'll. the next time saw him was
here in The Land OF Joy Antonio
Bilbao-that is the chap-and he is a
very fine fellow as well a. a mar
veloHs dancer.
He Is famous In an the capitals ot
Europe, and in New York has been q
sensation. don't think / have ever
seen such agility and grace as he dis
plays in his bull-aght dance"
'Oh, by the way. what is a confer
encier% Well. he's the fellow who
tells the audience what the show 80
all about. what the Spanish perform
ers have Just been doing and what
they are going 70 DO next. The Greeks
would have called him the Chorus"
and the French call him lie COM
pere"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10

and made by mind to drop you this
letter, the first time in the history of
my life this will happen. think it is
all through the leading Of our Heaven
ly Father. but before I 60 any more
would like to ask your kindness to
pardon me for my disappointment il
you do not care to meet me PERSONAL
ly, please leave me a photo in your
ticket box. I will be there every
day. When you play in my country
in your show of next week will be
watching that you suit my land.
Before I close my correspondence
may asked our Heavenly Father
may His spirit be with you and helr
you in all your parts. Amen.
"I think have come to the end
with the hope to hear from you soon.
Goodby.
II remain, An unseen friend.
"I remain, loser K. Kanwe, jr.
81 am Hawaiian boy"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
WHO'S WHO IN THE PICTURES

l. Alexandra Carlisle, who plays the title role in The County
Cousin" at the National.
2 Mary Eaton. Washington girl. who distinct feature with
Over the Top. in its second week the Belasco
g. Julian Ense. the ambiextrous comedian. who headlines
the bill at B. F. Keih's
Billy Lynn the popular juvenile with the Poll Musical Comedy
Players.
s. Pauline Frederick in Madame Jealousy Loe. Co.
lumbia.
e. Edward Howe and Betty Earle in The Blind Adventure"
Moores Garden.
T. Bessie Barrcale in Madame Who" at Moore. Strand.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Gayety-BurIesaue.

For Arts Sake" and 'Hingle-
Tingle" are the titles of the bur-
lettas offered by "The Great Star
and Garter Show at the Gayety
TheAter this week. The action of
the former takes place in the re-
ception room Of a Fifth avenue res
idence, and presents an extremely
laughable burlesque on the affairs
or the upper ten" 'Hingle-Tin-
gle" is described as an Oriental nau-
tical absurdity and Is staged in six
scenes, the first two of which rep
resent the deck and cabin of the
steamer Gigantic, while the rest
are laid in the Orient. One of the
striking novelties of the perform
anee Will be a representation of a
spectacular afraid and the de-
struction Of whole city In minia-
ture.
There are fifty peopl. in the or
ganization. the principals being
Don Clark, Bert Rose, James Cough
lin. Will BOWS, Jess Weiss, Al Law
renee, Florence barley, Frank Le
Brac, May de Lisle and Margie Mar
tin. not forgetting a prize assem-
blage Of chorus girls of beauty.
youth and vivacity.
The musical program includes
more than twenty numbers, among
which are such decided hits as
Mr.. Jazz, HIMSELF" "Over the Ton. %
Sailing Away on the Henry Clay.
and Every Town Has a Broad
way"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
This Weeks Playbills

other Partisan masters Of the feminine
modes. In appearance he is said to
be the most beautiful woman on the
American stage. and there are many
among his audiences who still refuse
to believe that he is other than he
appears.
The extra added attraction will be
Dorothy and Madeline Cameron, the
pretty danseuses, whose meteoric sue
cess at the Keith Palace Theater re-
Gently Is a matter of established rec
ord. They have been special features
of a number OF the Broadway shows
and are chic and ingratiating in their
methods. Another important and well
come feature will be the American
Englishman, Robert Emmett Keane,
who went to London and succeeded
Raymond Hitchcock in the leading
role in Miss Manhattan" Mr.. Keane
is well known and very much admired
here.
Next in order will be the Watson
sisters, those inimitable girls, whose
comic methods have the sure-fire ef-
feet gained from experience. They
put over" songs as few others can
do them. Muriel Window, THE Lit
tie Peacock Of Vaudeville" Is also on
the list Of favorites to be seen. She
was here one donation week and her
little piping whistle for which she
asked 81 a blow in the interest of
charity will always be a fond memory
In the minds Of those who attended
Keith's that week. Miss Window will
oner exclusive songs and some bizarre
frocks. Other inclusions will be George
Kelly and company in "Finders-Keep-
ers;' the Nat Nazzaro company in
, atheletic artistry; the Eddy duo of
midair entertainers; the pipe organ re-
citals and the Hearst-Pathe news pic
torial and real war films
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10

tic skill: Charles Reilly, an Irish
laueh-maker, will present something
new in songs and Celtic wit; Rialto.
Mcintyre and Company in q novel
singing and comedy skit entitled
eleven Dollars" Nadelle and Fol-
lette, songs, dances and amusing chat.
ter, and Mullen and Rogers. a laugh
able number between a comedian and
an acrobat.
The first OF the famous Aircraft
photoplay productions, picturing Doug
las Fairbanks in "A Modern Mus
keteer." will be shown at Ills and AS
p. m. daily from Monday to Saturday.
except Tuesday. when the theater will
be closed by direction Of the fuel ad-
uinistrator
The Washington herald., 1918-02-10
Promised Theater Attractions
NationaI-fTbe Rainbow Girl,

Klaw & Erlanger's big musical
comedy production, The Riviera
Girl" played to packed houses at the
National Theater for a week not long
ago. Now the same managers are
sending another musical comedy pro-
duction of the same kind TO the Ma
tional, and, OF course, everybody is
eager to see IT. The coming piece is
The Rainbow Girl" and it will be at
the National on Monday. February IS
Rennold Wolf wrote the book and
lyrics, pasing his story on Jerome X.
Jeromes comedy. Fanny and the
Servant Problem" which made a tre-
mendous hit several years ago. Louis
A. Hirsch wrote the music. Joseph
Urban designed the scenery, just as he
did for THE Riviera Girl" and Her
bert Gresham and Julian Mitchell have
put 1t on. Beth Lydy heads the COM
pany, playing the title role, and then
comes Billy B. Van and Sydney
Greenstreet in the chief comedy parts.
Others in the cast will be Jack Hen
derson, Harry Deli, Marguerite
Haney, Robert Pitkin, Leonora Nova
sio, Jane Burby. Dore Plowden.
Claire Greenville, Frederick Solomon,
Margaret Merriman. Catherine Lind
ley and william Clifton.