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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
MacC Carton and MOrOne--GlObe

Marguerite MacCarton and J. Moronc
In artistic dances. who were recent fea-
lures Of the "Have a Heart" show, are
the hit of the bill this week at the
Globe. Miss MacCarton, who has
winning personality, dances as though
she enjoyed 1t, with the result that her
various numbers won no end of APP
plause. She Is endowed with excep-
tlonal grace of movement and has a
style which is distinctly original. She
Is ably assisted by Mr.. Morone. They
were greeted with prolonged applause,
which was justly deserved.
"The Art Studio" miniature musl-
cal comedy with an abundance Of pretty
girls, was also pleasing feature of
the bill, and '"rhe Children OF France"
patriotic melodrama, featuring Albert
sackett, scored an emphatic hit. Other
good acts were offered by Kay. Moore
and Kay McKinniss and La Casta, Little
Hip and Napoleon. the Unedda Girls.
Martini and Macmillan and Brown and
Barrows
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Birth of Nation-BrOadway

The Broadway. South Philadelphia's
popular vaudeville theatre. Is cele-
brating its first anniversary this week,
under the management of SabloslSy &
McGuirk.
Heading the special anniversary week
Dill Is ID. w. Grifiiths gigantic photo
play spectacle. 1.-THE Birth of Nation"
The story depicts the South during the
Civil War days. and the period Of re-
construction which followed.
The up-to-the-m;nute tabloid musical
comedy. "The Midwinter Kerrie." was
smother big hit of the show. There is
beauty" chorus which delights with
several song and dance numbers. The
comedians have a fund OF good and
original jokes, and the staging and cos
tunes leave nothing to be desired.
Piqua and company have sensa-
uohai comedy bar act. while Albert
Sariton blackface comedian. has many
new quips.
The Birth of n Nation" will be the
feature film offering during the entire
week, but there will be change OF
vaudeville acts Thursday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
"Birth of Nati0n'-Orpheum

The constant and insistent demand
for seats for "The Birth Of a Nation
has resulted In General Manager NJ. W.
TAYLOR, of the J. Fred zimmerman en-
terprises, deciding to have the big Grit
fifth photo spectacle remain another week
at the Orpheum Its first showing to
Germantown audiences at popular prices
was last week. and apparently the whole
of that locality fiocked to the playhouse
1t il estimated that more than 10000
persons witnessed this historic film play.
despite the fact that the compulsory
closing on Tuesdays made it only five
day week.
The clamor for additional showings
nroves that "The Birth of n Nation
remains a great attraction with Phila-
delphia audiences, and that 1t has justly
deserved its reputation Of being one of
the most stupendous and magnificent
film productions ever attempted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
MUSICALE TO AID SAILORS
Entertainment in Lulu Temple t,
Aid Navy Yard Work

\ musicale which promises to be Of
moro than ordinary interest will he
given tonight at Lu Lu Temple for the
benefit of the recreational work being
carried on by Chaplain c. II. Dickins at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The en-
tertainmcnt, which will be under the
auspices of the Philadelphia Protestant
Federation, will be given by the Spring
Garden Methodist Episcopal choir. aug
mented by the League Island Jazz Band.
Prof. Charles s. Myrase, leader of the
choir, will direct the music.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
"On the Job"-NixOn

Iionors of featuring the bill at the
Nixon are divided between tho sketch
"On the job" and Odiva and her
trained seals. The scene of the sketch
Is n police station, and the comedy
Is built around n new matron who.
among other things. takes orders from
the prisoners and releases them, Odiva
and her seals arc repeating ns tho real
feature. Others on the bill are Nan
Aker and her company in ventriloquist
act. and Alice Cole, prima donna. The
photoplay is that of Wallace Reid
"Rlmrock Jones'" mining prospecting
play There is plently of variety In
the show generally, which is one OF the
best seen here in many weeks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
"A Chinatown Romance'-CrOss Keys

"A Chinatown Romance" a tabloid
which is whole show in itself, head
lines the bill at the Cross Keys. 1t in
cludes a company of twenty-five artists.
in which there is an abundance of pretty
girls and several up-to-the-minute
comedians. The production, which Ia
presented by Harry March. Is based
on consistent story and enlivened by
many surprises. The musical numbers
are exclusive and much above the
average heard in vaudeville.
Burns and Foran offered their version
Of two English chappies, which brought
much laughter and applause. and Muir
ray and West were also seen in an en-
tertalning act.
MY Best Girl" Il military musical
comedy, is headlined for the last half
of the week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Emmett Welch--Nixon Grand

The Nixon Grand is celebrating its
midwinter jubilee this week with one of
sne best bills of the year. Emmett
welch and his minstrels, always Phila-
uelphia favorltes, and Stephen o'Rourke.
w OF Penn, feature the bill. Welch's
rstrels are the usual Sun revel. while
yHourke by his singing won much ap-
vvaL The others on the bill are
mas Dugan and Babette Raymond,
4bey Auto Know Better" an auto
<'rapke<'' Hprkb hearlng; Ward
q e<nsy sssy!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
"Mile.a.M Girls"-TrOcaderO

There is plenty Of speed In the show
offered by the "Mile-a-Minute Girls" this
week at the Trocadero. Norma Bell
and Harry Bentley have conspicuous
part in the fun making. and the show
Is n succession Of pleasant surprises.
The latest fads and foibles of the day
figure In the proceedings. Many original
songs are given in the course of the
show with a dash of patriotism to bring
them right up to the moment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Lid Lifters-Gayety

The Lid Lifters which is the at
traction this week at the Gayety. proved
to be big laughing show throughout.
The fun is pleasantly punctuated with
good songs by score Of pretty girls.
The costumes and scenery are unique
and the comedy is fully abreast of the
times, The entire production is staged
with much attention TO details.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Continuing Attractions

John Drew In Pinero's brilliant comedy,
1.-THE Gay Lord Quex," entered upon his
final week at the Adelphi Theatre yes
terday Other successful hold.over Of
"Upstairs and Down" at the Garrick:
"a Cure for Curables" at the Lyric, and
"The Passing Show of 1917" at the
Chestnut Street Opera House.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Thinks He's a Millionaire

Daniel Cox, Ridge avenue, Roxbor-
ough. is being detained by the Camden
police pending developments as TO his
sanity. He entered the cafe at the
Pennsylvania Railroad terminal and
said he was worth $50, 100000 He
also made out check for $4,000, ,o00
IN payment for food
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
Green Not on Tuscania

Maurice a. Green. q corporal in the
United states army, was not on the
torpedoed transport Tuscania. his faith
cr, Abraham Green. 400 West Norris
street, has been notified by the War De-
partment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12

lRCApIA-"The Son of Democracy" with
BENJAMIN Chaplin and others. The story of
tho life of Abraham Lincoln. Written and
acted by Benjamin Chaplin. Released by
Paramount.
Just about a year ago Benjamin
Chapin showed these remarkable pic
lures to an audience AT the Academy
of Music They were then in II crude
state and yet all of the possibilities of
this series of film stories were closely
brought out 1t was justly maintained
that the screen had never before been
honored with such q faithful portrayal
of the character OF Abraham Lincoln.
The simplicity with which Benjamin
Chaplin has transferred his art to cellu-
loid is a credit to his ability as 4
director as well as an actor.
In ona respect however, the omission
of the names of the players save that
of the star Is an error. for their work
Is admirable. Especially good is the
contribution of the boy who represents
the young ABE" Lincoln. The natural
ness of his acting Is noteworthy. There
is plenty of humor throughout these pic
lures and many of the popular stories
associated with the early life of Lin
coin are clearly developed.
No attempt has been made at any
thing but the piCturizing of the simple
facts of Lincolns boyhood In this first
of the series of ten episodes. II is
certainly n credit to motion pictures TO
have this cycle as means OF visual
izing authentic history. y. X. L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
VARIED NOVELTIES IN DRAMA,

almost as much success has been
attained In this picture as In its In
gratiating and less tense predecessor
Respect for the original material and
discernment in the selection of actors
are the dominating factors In this VIC
tory. Jack Pickford is again an excel
lent Tom Sawyer. consollngly wary OF
Glowing" his role, and Robert Gordon
gives richly convincing portrait OF the
care-free Huck, who was to develop In
the authors subsequent volume into his
most mastery psychological creation
The scenic photography and the care
fully staged interiors havc the flavor OF
verify
REGEN,T-"Her BOY. with ENC shannon
Wondcriy and scenario by Xlbert shelby
lie Vino. Directed by George irving and
production.
IL is TO be regretted that the weakness
of the story makes this timely subject
OF only mediocre interest. With tho Sc
lective service and other timely patriotic
subjects Mt hand In the scenario, there
should have resulted a great deal more
of n plot than is revealed. There Is, how
ever, u vein OF touching human interest
In the film.
Briefly tho story centcrs about the
efforts of mother TO keep her son when
ne should be In the service. Much pa
triotism Is emphasized in scenes of school
children and men proclaimlng their al
legiance to this country.
Niles Welch dom mates every episode
In which he appears and his work is far
superior To that of the other players,
despite the fact that his lovablc mother
is capably played by Eiile Shannon. Paul
Inc Curley makes n pleasing Virginia
and James T. Galloway is a good Colonel
Gordon. Other players help out in minor
characters.
sTRAND-"Ths Things We Love" with
| Scenario by Harvey Thew from the, story
by IL - and NJ, q. Daniel. Directed by
Lou-Icliegen. Paramount production.
The infrequency with which Kathryn
Williams appears upon local screens IS
TO be regretted, because she ia one of
the best actresses in the films. Wallace
| Reid, who is costarred with Miss Will
liams. needs no Introduction. lie has
winning smile and knows Just when
10 use 1t for the best effects The ex-
perience gained as an actor has greatly
| aided Lou-Tellegen as director OF this
movie.
Patriotic stories are nearly always
good for sure-tire success and this one
Is no exception. The transformation of
n pacilst into a self-sacrlflcing volunteer
TO fight the intrigues OF Hun spies is tho
theme of the story.
A good east supports the stars. Tully
Marshall. who seems to be giving all of
his time to the silent stage, is the owner
Of n munitions factory, while Mayme
kelso plays the genial role of his wife.
Billy Elmer cnacts his usual detective
role.
Tho current attraction Mt the Locust
Theatre is Mary Pickford In the sue
ccssful film adaptation of William J.
LoclSe's novel stella Maris.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-02-12
lies NISERABLES" Is
FILM MASTERPIECE
Artistic Development of Pic
lures Revealed in Screen
ing of Hugo's Novel
LINCOLN IN MOVIES, TOO

vICToR1A-"Les Mscrablcs." with will.
liam Earnum. scenario by Frank Lloyd
from inc novel by Victor Hugo. Directed
by Frank Lloyd. Fox production
a fivo-foot shelf of photoplay MASTER
pieces contain the William Fox produce
tlon of Victor Hugo's lies MisernbIes ="
with William Farnum as Jean Vatican.
1t is one of the finest specimens of
filming literary gem that, ,has yet ap-
peared at tho Victoria Theatre. and n
welcome addition to the long list OF
screen successes.
II has been necessary to prune the
original production TO two-hour show
ing, and In the cutting nothing has been
lost. Indeed. 1t has greltly benefited
the action Of tho story. for many unes-
sential incidents have been omitted The
vivid tale enlists rapt attention through
out its development. "Film-sly" spec-
tators as well as fans" ought readily to
yield to its appeal.
Never before has William Farnum had
role that brought out his histrionic tai
eht as does this one of the prosecuted
yet daurtless Jean valjean. His nor
traits OF huGo's hero at various ages arc
finely convincing, although at times his
makeup was rather careless, This same
defect was to be found in the character
of Police Inspector Javert, ably otherwise
portrayed by Hardee Kirkland. Edward
Elkus COVE as fire an Interpretation of
the innkeeper"bcggar as has been seen
upon the loca. screens In some time
Nina Ross. rs his wife, also did excel.
lent work, while some unprogrammed
children rounded out the characteristic
! family. AS the little daughter Of Fan.
tine, Kittens Reichert was n natural and
lovable Cosette The small part enacted
| by Jewel Carmen as the grown Cosette
was carefully handled. To Sonia Mar.
kova belongs the chief attention for he,
| fine einotiona' acting of the role oi
| Fantine. the mother. Eponine was dont
with her usual intelligence by Dorothy
| Bernard. while the Bishop was de
| ligmful study on the part of Georg,
| Moss. The small part of Gavroche CAV,
Anthony Phillips little opportunity tC
show his worth. A word of praise /.
due many unnamed players whose pres
cnce upon the screen was never NOR,
than their auxiliary parts demanded.
| The thorough manner In which th'
| entire production has been staged with
| out prctcnsc at massivcness Is worthy o
note, while the lighting effects and cleal
photography are pictorial treats. Their
| are few titles and this is another thinl
! IN favo" Of the capable direction and tn
| film editor who sustained the continuity
Th, Eathe company made n production
! Of this story some time ago, but that /
not to be confused with this presen
elaborate screen play.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
MORNING
CAME C0LLAPSES
SeXtette of Crap Shooters Ar
reSted-Appear Before
Judge For Sentence.

Police authorities In their deter
mination to make Mishawaka the
spotless town of Indiana" rudely
broke up dice game which was in
full swing at the Ross restaurant at
, o'clock Saturday morning. Half a
dozen of the participants were gath
cred into the official net. and after
the proprietor of the place. Ross
Eminger. had been called out of bed
TO assume command OF the kitchen.
the last Of the sextette was conveyed
to the police station.
They were brought before Judge
Feig this forenoon and the follow
ing fines inflicted: Charles Sechrist,
SIS and costs; Aaron Lawler, IS and
costs; Charles Collins, $40 and costs;
Ralph Smith, 50 and costs: Dan
Shaw. IS and costs; Glen Sanger,
SO and costs. The fines were paid.
Harvey williams was fined 81 and
costs on a drunk charge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
HUNS FALLING
BACK To MUCH
SHORTER LINE
Advanced Positions Abandoned
8aTeIy in Time to Avoid
EnCirCIement-Their
Reserves Shaken.

WASHINGTON. Oct 19.--While
the German retirement in Belgium
has glitte-ing possibilities. military
opinion here IS forced 20 the conclu-
sion that what is in progress is 81
veil ordered ard executed with
dr2wS}, probably upon prepared pc
s.tiCns. The fact that reports from
other portions Of the front. notably
from the Lille area and the sector
southeast oi Laon also tell o. re-
tirements. gives the movement in
dicaIons @ q general withdrawal
but as vet no official information
hes come 10 indicate where the line
upon which the enemy will attempt
70 stand has been esta blished.
Army officials can take no notice
Of the numerous reports of an i'm
pending complete capitulation ia
seeking the explanation of the Ger
man maneuvers in the field. They
can ascribe those operations 70 very
definite and we'll developed plans
Of the German staff. Il was said to-
night that the enemy probably has
begun the second phase of the with
drawal he has been compelled to
undertake as a result OF unwavering
pressure by Marshal Foch all along
the battle line. Lacking the reserves
with which 70 make a stand on an
extended front, it is to be assumed
that he is falling back to a much
shortened line where he can show
greater res sting power
Push German Command.
There is reason TO believe. how
ever, that under the hammering Of
the allies the German high COM
mand has been compelled to make
a compromise Instead Of holding on
TO the front lines until the new from.
was in complete Eeadiness, 1t is re
garded as highly probable that the
| advanced positions are being aban-
dOned barely in time TO avoid en-
/ circlement, and the retirement being
made to defenses not fully equipped
and certainly, not manned with ey-
/ tensive reserves.
If such is the case the retiring
armies must turn and fight again
| when they reach the new lines. The
! IdpIul'y OF the dilied pursuit IN eacn
/ case gives no opportunity for rest
/ and reorganization.
The freeing OF the Belgian coast
will have little direct effect on the
/ submarine situation, but may be of
| the greatest indirect value in fur
nishing the allied forces with new
| bases from which to operate anti
I submarine patrols. The German
| U-boat fotillas on the Flanders
! coast have been a thing of the past
ever since the harbors were blocked
/ by the British naval forces. which
undoubtedly had a share in con
vincing the enemy high command
the wisdom of quitting that terri
tory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
FORMER BUSINESS
MAN IN FRANCE
Oscar Gilbert of M. Gilbert &
Son, Writes interest
ing Letter.

Pvt. Oscar Gilbert of the 334tn
regiment. S4th division, medical de-
tachment. formerly Of the NJ. Gilbert
& Son drygoods house. Mishawaka.
has written an interesting letter 10
his father, Moses J. Gilbert, 600 S
Scott St. South Bend. In the course
Of il ne says. 81 have not touched
soil as yet, but the boat is lying
anchored to the docks. I can truly
say 1 enjoyed every mile Of the trip.
The boat in which we crossed the
Atlantic is considered next 10 the
fastest in the world, as wcll as be-
ing one of the largest afioat. We
crossed the water unguai ded, which
makes me think they knew well
what they were doirS. on leaving
an Atlantic port airplanes watched
over US for over so miles at sea. Our
wireless kept posted continuously as
TO the movements Of submarines.
The Y. NJ. c. A. and K. c. are
doing wonderful work l can truth
fully say that the money you have
donated TO those worthy objects is
well spent. and every penny Of IL
goes to good advantage"
The nurses in the ship seem to
have made a decided hit with Oscar.
He says If he ever gets sick he
won't want TO get well provided he
is attended by anyone Of them. on
the last day of the voyage the ship
was surrounded by a number Of
sub-chasers and conveyed TO port.
In conclusion Oscar tells how en-
thusiastic he is over army life so far
as he has known ii, and ends the
letter with this: "As long as I must
be soldier. l am going to be a good
one"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
D. |. DAVIS HOME
IS BURGLARIZEO
Thieves Steal Many VaIuabIeS
While Family is Enjoying
Automobile Ride.

While Dir. and Mrs d. L. Davis
and two children were out auto rid
ing last night between : and
O'Clock thieves entered their home
at 1923 Lincoln way w, and stole
"A one-hali karat diamond ring. tur-
quoise ring amethyst ring. two gar
net suckpins, chid's chip diamond
ring. child's wrist watch and $24 in
money.
When the family returned they
were considerably surprised 10 find
their home in terrible state o. dis
order. The thieves had evidently
ransacked the house from top 70
bottom They Immediately notified
the police and officers went TO the
home 10 investigate. Mr. Davis
overcoat was found in the back yard.
the thieves having evidently drop
ped ii as they were leaving. No
clue could be found. number Of
War Savings stamps were in the
home but the burglars did not dis
turb them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
FOOLISH RUMOR
GIVEN QUIETUS
George CreeI Denies Execution
Of Nurses and Surgeons
at Camp.

During the past several days most
-nonsensical rumOrs have been ahoat
In NIishawaka and South Bend con
corning the alleged execution OF two
local army surgeons at Camp Grant
on the charge OF injecting influenza
germs into soldiers at this camp.
Efforts are now beins made 10 trace
the source Of this VIGOROUSLY mali
cious lie. which but for the high
and reputable character borne by the
two physicians in question, might
have been the means of causing
considerable annoyance 10 their
families.
IL Is hardly necessary % say that
there was not the slightest grounds
for the rumor which has already
been put down as German propa-
ganda. That these rumOrs are not
confined 90 Mishawaka has been
learned physician belonging 70
Dowagiac. Mich. now at one OF the
camps. was said 20 be among those
10 suffer the extreme penalty Of the
military law AS in the case Of the
Alishawaka physicians the rumor
was on everybody ups dAu AZ Wa
necessary TO get a denial from the
officers in charge OF this particular
camp
In order 20 Put an effective quietus
on these rumors for all time. a cit
izen interested in running down the
absurd story. sent the following tel
egram to George CreeI chairman OF
the board Of public information. at
Washington. D. c.: "Story is being
circulated that from six 20 20 nurses
and surgeons were executed at Camp
Grant for injecting influenza germs
in soldiers. II this is Incorrect and
YOU will wire me at my expense.
will see that the proper circulation
is given your denial"
The following Geographic reply
was received from Mr.. Creel Friday:
Surgeon generals office denies ru-
nor concerning execution OF nurses
and surgeons. Chief military censor
urges denial OF all such ridiculous
rumors. Policy Of war department
would announce any such executions
II they had occurred Signed.
George Creel"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-19
TERRE COUPE, IND.

Oct. Is.
Funeral services for Miss Olive
Garoutte, who died Monday after
two weeks illness of pneumonia,
were held privately at the home of
her mother, Mrs. Olive Garoutte, at
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon.
Besides the mother there are three
brothers and three sisters surviving
Miss Garoutte was II years old
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Shone are i'll
of influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hostettler Of
North Liberty were guests of Mrs.
Abbie Slocum last Wednesday.
John Caunman is installing a new
furnace in his home this week.
Local schools are closed this
week owing to prevalence Of iniu-
enza.
Paul Garoutte, who has been i'll
of pneumonia, is improving
d. j. Smith Of Portage Prairie was
Terre Coupee visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. william Tuutle has been i'll
the past few days.
Lyman Wade Is I'll of pneumonia