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New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
. HE bringing up of four children
and supervision over three
grandchildren and actixr;t,, l.,

IT. HE bringing up of four children
and supervision over three
grandchildren and activity in
such good causes as are before the pub
lie have not been enough to fill the life
of this tall, gray-haired, motherly look
ing woman. She has had at least one
finger in politics all her life and well
comes the chance to put in both hands.
She brings to her new work not only
the familiarity of experience, but a
power of persuasive speech that in the
Red Cross drive just closed showed its
effectiveness in the amount raised in
her district.
my husband, a Judge for twenty
years, has never relegated me to the
background when talking over political
affairs she said, with pride. Gal
thoug / am old in years my heart is
young and now that women have the
vote l shall certainly let no grass
grow under my feet"
MRS. MICHAEL NAUCHTON,
Sixteenth Assembly District
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
WOMEN AT THE TAAlMANY COUNCIL FIRE

planning the surest road to victory for
the suffrage cause, but now that women
have the vote she declines to be
Stacker.
II have a good example of feminine
efficiency right here in my own home"
she said. my sister is the only woman
orchestra leader in the Musicians
Union and all of her musicians are
men.
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26
MISS MARTHA BYRNE
Fifth Assembly District

A ISIS BYRNE. neat and diminu-
IV tive private secretary in a
downtown business office, lives
with her father, mother and sister.
She never spent any sleepless, nights
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

<<D OLITICS will mean extra work
for me-" said Mrs. Naueh-
ton, whose husband is mana
ger OF the Yorkville Casino. "Rut
every woman should do her part, and
] expect to do mine without breaking
up my family"
Here is another case of political in
experience, for outside Of membersh;r
on the county committee her attention
has been chiefly claimed by the ordi.
nary duties of a model wife ana
mother. aao
New-York tribune., 1918-05-26

no reason why their private life and
views should be made public property"
she declared heatedly. "If the other
ladies like to have their pictures in
the newspapers that IS for them to de-
eide. Personally, I dislike publicity
of any kind, and my mother will tell
you that l won't have photograph
taken, even to please the family"
MRS. JEAN H. NORRIS
Tenth Assembly District
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

using the rackets as substitutes for
the time worn rings
Cantwell and Walker, old favorites
here, are bringing new act. They
have rollicl1ing budget OF songs.
dances and amusing chatter Both
are versatile entertainers. They
scored Il distinct hit at the Lyric dur
ing their stay here last season.
Whites Funny Animals.
An attraction that will appeal with
equal force 10 children and grown
folks is on the same bill, 1t is Whites
Animal Cfrsus, a troupe Of perform
ing animals, giving an exhibition that
is unique. Whites animals include
the funniest mule comedian that ever
kicked up his heels on the stage
The mule comedian plays n conspicu-
Gus role throughout the performance
and never fails to keep his audiences
In roars OF gnirth,
M'Sally. Dinuts and DE Wolf will
add TO the hilarity OF the diversified
bill with an act that embraces a wide
range of amusement They present
rapid IRE OF songs, dances ana
comedy.
Beautiful Art Exhibits
Among the attractions for the latter
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
GRAND OPERA STAR
LYRIC THEATER
FOR EASTER TREAT

With IA view 10 making Easter week
memorable In the sea sons history,
Manager Charles " Rex has arranx-
ed for the appearance here cf sew
eral Of the best features the new
season affords in vaudeville. One
Of these attractions is the grand
opera star, Eleanore Cochran Miss
Cochran's appearance in vaudeville
Is due to the exiEencies of war. grand
opera organizations having been dis
rupted by conditions.
Miss Cochran is dramatic soprano
Most Of her operate work has been
abroad. She sung at the Opera
Comique fin Paris and Covent Garden.
London. In both places she had re-
markable success. In her own coun-
try, and Miss Cochran is an American,
she has been heard until now en-
tirely in concert and as soIoist with
various symphony orchestras. In ad-
ditiou to her fine voice, she has rare
charm and is considered exceeding
iy handsome.
Miss Cochran has with her as an
associate artist the pianist. Brio zardo.
At the piano Mr. Zardo is a positive
delight. He is not only a perfect
accom- pa mist. but a splendid soloist as
we'll
Romance and Gymnastics.
Jack and Kitty Demaco offer
novel effect in gymnastics. All their
apparatus is concealed by rustic
vine arhor entwined. They are seated
in a swing, and one would expect
them to sing a love song. but instead
they hang up two tennis rackets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
THE RICHMOND vIRGINIAN-sUNDAY MARCH 81 1918

half of the week is the gorgeously
staged Models De Luxe" the most
extensively exploited feature of its
kind In vaudeville Famous art mas
terpieces are reproduced by living
models. The production is education
al as an art exhibit.
Stewart and Downing company pre-
sent Models DE L'se." duplicating
famous art from Nle sculpture of
Paris. The models dc luxe are some
thing really beautiful from an arts
tic standpoint. Their Offering indi-
Gates intense study and practice and
the result Is they are perfect. The
audience sits pushed. The compel
ling force Of genius is reflected iD
each successive picture and one feels
that reverent thrill which wins the
worship of all lovers of the poetic art
of the sculptor.
Real Dramatic Novelty.
Beyond the mere statement that
Joseph Bennett and Edward Richards
have in Dark Clouds" one of the
seasons decided novelties II is not
necessary 10 dilate upon their per-
Torrance. This is n genuine sur
prise. A supposed problem play that
turns out to be f0e comedy. Mr..
Bennett and Edward Richards have
a brand new idea and they make the
most of It.
Pollard is n juggier, but he really
does more talking than juggling. This,
however, does not discount the fea+s
that constitute his routine, but does
add literally to the humorous aspect
of his offering, and II is principally
as a comedian that Pollard must be
known. His dexterity is lingual as
well as jugglery.
Extra Ensfcr Matinee
Kennedy and Rooney clever COM
edy twain, have an original eccentric
act. which is notable for the variety
of amusing bits it contains. They
are fast and funny laughgetters and
their performance is marked by
genuine originality.
Rounding out the bill will come
Haviland and Thornton. who are
bringing their jolly skit. Inside the
Outside Inn" which is loaded with
provocation to mirth from start to
finish.
For the accommodation and con-
venience OF the Easter holiday throngs
an extra performance will be given to-
morrow afternoon Instead OF, the
usual single afternoon performance
two matinee shows are announced.
The first will begin at. 2 o'clock and
the second at 4:S0, government clock
time
with each OF the vaudeville bills
there VIII he the usual high grade
movies" These include the latest
Hearst Pathe war films showing
some stirring scenes in the European
war zones.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

Heart company at the Academy Mon.
day. Tuesday and Wednesday proves to
be as useful a II promises For, be Il
known, Mr.. Mccarthy is of an inven~
tive turn Of mind and his special avo-
cation is designing and working out
mechanical devices. In his theater
trunk he carries special tray for
tools and materials for hts tinkeriug
and may be found in his dressing
room at add moments working out
some new idea.
The call boy Is an institution and
some Of the best-known OF our play
er5 have stepped upon the stage ar
t"r o training at that poet. His du-
ties are not arduous. his task being
principally to travel from dressing
room 70 dressing room announcing the
rising OF the curtain on each per-
formance.
Bot Mr.. Mccarthy has perfected an
appliance, working on the dictagraph,
by which the actor from his dressing
room in any theater may be at all
times aware Of the exact progress of
the performance On the stage. Two
receivers have been placed in the
footllght trough. one on each side OF
the stays. and are wired through to
Mr. AcCarfhs's room. where. on his
dressing table. Is "a telephone like ar
rangement and ear trumpet. Similar
connections are made through to the
room 81 each member Of the company,
by lifting the attachment to the ear
at any time. the actor clearly hears
every word of the dialogue on the
stage. even to the KaIntest whisper,
and knows exactly how near IN his OF
her entrance Already the invention
h8s saved the members OF many COM
pantes, to whom II was sent on trial
many unnecessary steps and II is not
at ali unlikely that the appliance will
sooa he in general Use in all theaters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
PLACES OF AMUSEMENT
ARE TO hi REGISTERED

Registration 81 all places OF anluse
ment admission 10 which is subject
10 the war tax. ia provided for uudor
rules and regulations adopted hv the
bureau OF internal revenue with the
approval Of the secretary OF the
treasury today
every person. corporation, partner
ship. or association, including ticket
brokers' required 10 collect the tax
on admissions must on April !. 1918
tand II not engaged in business on
that date within ten DAYS after Ell
gaglnE in business) and annually
thereafter on July ], ale tn the office
of the collector of Internal revenue
OF the district In which the place or
business Is located an application for
registry setting forth the full name
Of such person or persons the address
Of each with street. city. and state.
the nature Of the business and The
name Of the theater hall. park or
place whsre the performances are
hold, their location and canacftv to-
gether with the following Information
for the period OF twelve months prior
10 such registration; total receipts
from such business; mum Der OF per
formances given by the proprietor:
numbe given by others and the prices
OF admission charged
Travelling or itinerant shows or
amusement enterprisine having fixed
or established headquarters are re-
CURED TO tile with the COP rotor OF
Internal revenue OF the diau let IN
which such headquarters are located
Il schedule Of the itinerary for the
year or season during which they
operate and are required to keep a
daily record and render monthly re-
turns 10 the collector.
Actor with "Giri of sy Heart" Also
An Inventor.
The first stepping stone Of historic
greatness, the position of call boy,
is threatened with ruin II a new In
vention. just completed and born from
the mind of William ]. Mccarthy, the
leading comedian OK Girl of My
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
CAUGHT IN SHAFTTNG
CRUSHED TO DEATH

Edward Pope, colored porter EN-
ployed at the Everett Waddey COM
Danys plant. 1105 East Main street
was caught in the shafting in the
printing department OF the establish
aeRt yesterday morning and SO badly
INJURED THAI he died in a few minutes,
The porter was badly mangled.
The accident caused a sprinkling
devise TO start operation and still
alarm OF fire brought number OF
1remen from the Cary street engine
house. two blocks away. Coroner
Whitfield deemed an inquest unneces-
sary. and the body OF the negro was
turned over to relatives.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
Girl Of NV Heart. ~

The following is what the dramatic
critic of the Pittsburg Post thought
about Perry j. Kelly's latest musical
comedy, The Girl of My Heart "
which will be seen at the Academy
tomorrow. Tuesday aud Wednesday.
with special Easter matinee tomor-
row and the regular matinee on Wed
nesday;
There is plenty OF raEgy music 10
which is set monologues which bring
out the best characterizations in the
enacfors OF the several leading roles
For there are several leading roles
suhservient to the leading one OF Eda
Ann Luke, who plays Mabel Splendid
president OF the Eccentric club, and
possessor of "a sparkling personality.
and the gilt of naturalness.
The first act takes place in the
loungtng room of the club In New
York. with about a dozen and a half
chorus girls appearing occasionally in
5auntiest uniforms. and without the
usual number of chorus men In
pursuit of the bronze box and the
Pearl of Yokohama, the group is
transferred 10 the residence of the
wooden faced Oriental diplomat Hob
Hosh (Walter WareJ at Yokohama.
several of the bronze boxes are pro-
dnced and with them much mystin-
cation for poor Hob Bosh Marian
feathefprain, played by p!unlp Lois
Arnold, who has the faculty for pro-
ducing "a laugh at each entrance.
eventually proves to ne the Pearl Of
Yokohama, and the bronze hox con
talns the Declaration of Independence,
giving the Japanese nobleman a
chance To declaim Japans friendship
for the United States
Vertner Saxton as Jack Thunderer.
Mabeis hance, has one OF the pieas-
ing voices of the company, which he
uses TO advantage in 'I.inger by the
Fountain" Girl of My Heart" and
several other songs. He also intro
duces the military note, present In
most present day productions when
he enters the United states aviation
service.
Bearing the brunt OF the singing.
with Mr.. Saxton, is Loretta Sheridan.
charming of face and gown. who PLAYS
Dreamy Dell Mabefs helper and
vice president of the Eccentrics. she
also made the effort to capture the
attention of Mabers sweetheart. butt
railing in this, she sings herself into
the affections OF Archie Dip, the ell
DERBY gentleman of gay inclinations.
The latter role is handled with dis
e1iminatton by VIM. J. MCCARTHY. |
Thos. F. Reynolds is Sam Flashtt
detective with novel means or detect
Ing. Charles Meyers deiineates the
character OF Hezekiah Featherbrain.
The costuming is at all times color
ful and tasteful. Arthur j Lamb IN
the author OF the book and Jules
CnAuvenet OF the music"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
WAR STAMP DIRECTORS
TO HAVE LARGE CONFERENCE

Roanoke. Va. March 29.--More than
fifty war stamp directors, representing
the cities and counties of Southwest
Virginia, have been notified of a con-
ference TO be held here on April LIST
The conference will be held at Hotel
Roanoke and the meetings will be pre-
sided over by State Director Thomas
=. McAdams, G. @. Gooch. Jr.. assls.
tant director of the local campaign.
has made all necessary arrangements
for the meeting, which will be tho
largest of it's kind ever held in this
part Of the state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
SIX THOUSAND CHICKENS
CELEBRATING EASTER SEASON

Hsrrlsonburs. Va, March 29---~Thss
Harrlsonburg Hatchery counted theix
chickens before they were hatchedyS.
aud their count proved to be approx@l
imately correct.
Yesterday there was taken from one
of the big double deck 12.0oe-egg News.
town Giant incubators just about 81
coo chickens, the total number being
divided about equally among the white
Leghorns, Barred Rocks and Rhode
Island Reds. Is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
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Beginning with matinee Monday
lamb Weilknown Luke
appear he leading
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

The Academy offers the greatest
musical comedy seen In years in Very
Good, Eddie" 1t is coming Friday and
saturday and Saturday matinee, I'M
mediately Following it's long run of
twelve months at the Princess and
Casino theaters in New York and with
the New York production intact. The
cast includes the names OF many New
York favoritss and an unusually at
Inactive and animated bevy OF Girls
make up the chorus and have bean
named the ''Swagger Fashion Girls"
because OF their ability to wear smart.
up-to-dats clothes with a certain chic
individual style not duplicated In any
cher musical comedy of the season,
they add considerably to the life and
success Of this musical treat which
= sure to crowd the Academy
Very Good, Eddie" was written by
Fhifp Bartholomae and Guy Bolton.
Lyrics by Schuyler Greene and music
~ Jerome Kern. No musical comedy
~ recent years has had as many song
hifs As Very Good, Eddie Some
of the biggest sellers are "Old Boy
NEUTRAL. When You Wear Thir-
teen Collar" isn't 1t Great to Be
Aarrted? Some Sort of Somebody"
sModding Roses" II Wish~I Had al
Wilton" Wedding Bells Are Calling
lie. Babes in the Woods and IT
Find the Girl" The story of Very
aood. Eddie" Is briefly as follows;
Two young married couples start
out on their honeymoon on o Hudson
bat. Some difficulty arises about the
l1ggaEe and one of the husbands and
80 OF the wives go ashore to straight. |
~ matters out The boat then pulls
10ow from tbs dock separating the
1eNpwedA Inc couple rsmaining
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

nations OF Policemen A. G.. boss IL
and Frank Griffin were handed 11nS
to Chief Sowell 1t is said there ARE
several other impending destinations.
The men are leaving for various rea-
sons. mainly TO secure better paying
employment. "a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31
FIVE VACANCIES IN
IOMCE DEPARTMENT

Following the retirement OF Po-
licamen Williams, Warmer and Groh.
two additional places have been add y
ed to the list OF vacancies, thus max
ing FIVE in all. Yesterday the resig-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-31

aboard the boat ere forced to snend
The night AT "a little inn under en-
harrassinE circumstances of course.
they are obliged 10 register as bride
ana groom and many OF the most
iaughable complications arise. But
though ihe most unusual situations
occur. the story remains wholesome "
comic throughout. never once border
ting on vulgarity
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
NEW PORTLAND

On Thursday afternoon at 230 Miss
Amber Parlin and John Sherman
I,oveiov were united in marriage at
the home of the bride in this town.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Mr.. Madsen of North New Portland.
The double ring service was used,
About thirty relatives and most in
innate friends we're present. The
couple was we'll showered with rice
after which they departed for their
HONEYMOON. the destination being I'M
known
Sherwood Gould who was recently
accepted for service left for Camp
Devens on Tuesday
Ellsworth Blake, having passed the
physical examination successfully, eX-
poets to enter military service soon.
Salem campmeeting closed on Sun
day, Sept. /.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. f. Atwood, Clay
ton and Miss Helen Atwood. attended
the funeral Of Mrs. Atwood's sister
in-law, Mrs Charles Wilbur, at the
home of the deceased in Madison, Sat
urday. Mrs. Wilbur's death occurr-
ed on Thursday
Fernwood Grange met on Saturday
night with a good attendance On
account of the busy haying season
no meetings had been held for the
past few weeks. 1t was voted to drape
the charter and to draw up resolu-
tions of respect in honor of the late
Mrs. Helen Kilkenny.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

From the tip of Cape Cod in
Massachusetts, to the Golden Gate
in California, has come endless praise
for the wonderful healing powers Of
'Fruit-a.tives', or Fruit Liver Tablets.
the medicine made from fruit juices
osd 0aiua6ie konfcS.
Right here at home, we have the
testimonial of Mr.. Henry Dater of
658 First Avenue, Troy, New York,
who wrote under date of April
Doth, last.
81 have been a great sufferer for
years with kidney Trouble and
Constipation. | tried 'Fruit-a-tives'
about a month ago, and with almost
immediate results. The Kidney
Trouble has disappeared and the
Constipation is fast leaving me-.
Soc. box, 6 for 81 80, trial size 25c.
At all dealers or sent on receipt of
price, by FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited,
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05

Mrs. Elnora Biser OF Washington, d
c. telling of her own enlistment il
the t. S. Navy for four years duty
and that 1900 other women had re
Gently enlisted in the Navy at the
Capitol
Members and families of the Oal
Hill Red Cross Club and Soap Clut
met at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. w
{. Fletcher last Wednesday for a pic
mic supper which was much enjoyed
by all About 80 were present.
Clarence Anderson went to Bangor
last Thursday to visit his brother A
f. Anderson few days, then goine
to New Sweden to visit relatives. He
was accompanied to Bangor by Mas
ter Raymond Spencer
Clarence Anderson has sold his
place to Mr.. and Mrs. George COnley
of Aroostook county, who took pos
session of their new home one day
last week.
Mrs. Lillian Pattee passed Satur-
day and Sunday of last week with her
sister Mrs Frank Hartford. Mrs
Hartford has been very sick, but is re-
covering
Ira Taylor and family who for the
past year have been on the Cony Rus
sell farm, have moved back to their
place in Mercer Amos Holt and
family have moved to the farm just
vacated and will run the place for Mr.
Russell This place was formerly
owned by Chas. l.. Holbrook.
Mr.. Taylor of Madison visited his
brother Rev ]. f. Taylor recently.
Gene Hutchinson left last Thursday
for Portland where he has employ
ment.
Isaac Bullock returned last Satur-
day to his home in Rumford after a
short visit at the home of his wife's
sister Mrs. Tom Commick. Mr.. Bull
lock is just recovering from a very
bad case of blood poisoning.
Miss Grace Coule of Lowell, Mass.
is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Thomas
Smith.
Mrs f. Fl Bates has returned to
Norridgewock to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Ed Hilton, where she has been
caring for Mrs Hilton for some time
past.
Mrs. Fred Green after few weeks
passed with her niece, Mrs T. G. Alb
bolt and family left last Friday for
her home in Maiden, Mass.
Miss Eta Holt who was called
home last week, will return later to
the home of her aunt Mrs. f. H. Bates
where she will remain this fall and
attend school on Oak Hill
The school on Oak Hill opened for
the fall term September Bird with Mrs.
Zetella Relish as teacher.
George Fairfield of Augusta has re-
covered from a bad case of blood
poisoning and succeeded in saving the
finger affected.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
EAST NEW PORTLAND

Mr.. and Mrs. Thurston Hutchins
and Mr. and Mrs. Will Rand went to
Sweden, Thursday, to visit Mr. Hutch
ms brother, Forrest, and relatives of
Mr. Rand.
Mrs. Frank Jones, who has been
quite sick and threatened with pneu-
monia, is gaining
The Sunday School picnic was held
near Granville Lisherness on August
2Sth and very pleasant time was re-
ported A picnic dinner WAS eaten
in the grove. Thanks are due Mr.
and Mrs Lisherness for their hos
pitality.
Mrs, Ray Nye went to Bingham
Monday to see her brother Thales
Spaulding who is home from the Navy
on a furlough. He has been over
seas for the past year.
Charles Leeman and family attend
ed the Smith-Bullen reunion at West
Mills, Thursday of last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-09-05
PLEASANT RIDGE

Miss Nina Grant, employed at
Rowe Pond camps for the past two
months, returned to her home in Nor
ridgewock, Saturday, accompanied by
her cousin, Mrs Minnie Hall, who
will visit relatives a few days
Aunt" Clarissa Andrews has been
visiting with her niece Mrs. Henry
Rollins the past week, returning Sat
urday to her home.
Miss Edith Brainard and party OF
friends from Brooklyn, N. Y, who
have spent their vacation at Mrs En-
ma Healy's, returned home Saturday
morning.
Mrs. Anna Felker of Madison and
Georgia Farnsworth Of China, who
have been visiting at Sidney Berry's
the past week, returned to Madison,
Monday.
Edd Woodkirk has finished his sum
mer employment at H. w Maxfield's
and returned to his nome.