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Evening star., 1918-06-25
His story is then acted upon the

His story is then acted upon the
stage.
Peter Marchmont, the husband of
Jewel, woman dissatisfied with her
lot, craving dress and luxury and will
ing to go to any length in satisfying
her desires, is an inventor, who has
discovered color process which he
believes will make them rich. Jewel
who is accepting the attentions of
James Dawson, relative of her hus-
bands employer, and receiving from
him money which he has embezzled
to furnish her with f1nery, yields to
the temptation of her lover and per-
mits her husband to be arrested for
stealing marked money which the
lover had left on her table and which
the husband admitted taking in order
to shield his wife. A thief, hired by
the lover to steal the formulae of the
husbands color process, is hidden IN
a closet in the room. with the for
mulae in his possession. While these
events are transpiring. Moved with
pity for the husband. as he says. he
leaves the formulae on the table when
making his escape. The husband 1s
sent to prison for a term of years: the
wife procures a divorce and with the
proceeds obtained from selling the
formulae she and her lover. whom she
marries finds life of luxury This
is the story told by the convict.
Four years later a Mr.. Cromport.
stranger whom everybody of conse-
quence seems to be entertaining with
eagerness. appears in the Dawson
home. Mysterious robberies occur. all
traceabie to an unknown, who signs
himself 'the philanthropist." Dawson
is distracted with the mystery and
also complains of a strange light. the
fatal purple" which in some way he
associates with his misfortunes. His
wife becomes infatuated with the
h to 1n
to go awry and things generally go
from bad to worse until the climax,
when Cromport, apparently trapped,
admits to the detectives that he is
the philanthropist" and also Peter
Marchmont. AS he folds in his arms
Ruth. his former wife's sister, who
has been mother to his neglected
child, he declares he is going a long
way off to find the happiness that has
been so long denied him. Suddenly
the stage g1ows with the unknown
purple" the baff1ed detectives drop
their guns and stand spellbound and
the final curtain falls
The play is rare entertainment-the
authors intimate in the program that
it is no more. When perfected it is
likely to be a friend of the box Office.
There was last night an impression of
Many bright lines ease the tension and
provoke audible smiles" Richard
Bennett co-worked with a competent
cast, his role being that of Peter
who develops into a mod
ern Cagliostro, and Helen MacKellar's
of the faithless wife is
excellent character study. Earle
Browne as James Dawson. Gerda
Holmes as Ruth, Jewels sister: Ma
rietta Craig as Bonnie. Jewels COM
panion. and Montague Weston as a
deceived friend of Dawson. are also
members of the cast Others
are De Witt C. Jennings. head of the
detective bureau: Cecil Owen as the
butler, and Master Arthur lie Wien,
child.
Evening star., 1918-06-25

conception of a brain that has lost
itself is something to remember.
Elsie Mackay, as the young wite
whom the hero fails to recognize but
loves, gives to her unusual role a de-
lightful blend of womanliness ana
girlish charm. She made her first ap-
pearance in this country as leading
woman for Sir Herbert Tree. Sue Mac
Manamy is remembered here for her
artistic work in "Lombardi, Ltd, an
impression which she sustained last
night as the dazed mans nurse. Fred
erick Burton was, from first to last,
the ideal doctor of the family COM
fort" type, and others who added per
sonal ability to the splendid whole
were Philip Leigh, as the nervous
"ratty" blackmailer; Harry Ashford,
as the choleric father-in-law of the
obsessed man; Charles NJ. Holly. IN
the role of Dawson; William Powell
as Huges; Walter Young, as Miles,
Wolf Joyce Fair was the coquettishl
maid and Alice Fleming did her good
share in cleaning up the mystery as
the enlightening Mrs. Wilson.
Though Another Mans Shoes" are
new shoes in the sense that they
stage, the squeaks were few and Will
undoubtedly mellow into silence by
wear The magazine story which
supplies the plot was written by Miss
Hinkley some years ago. With her
colleague, Mabel Ferris, she has
woven throughout the new comedy
a stirring tale of love. romance. de-
votion and mystery which will doubt
less meet with response from ad-
mirers of the unusual. The produc-
tion is sponsored by Frederick Mckay.
B. F. Keith's.
Nan Halperin occupies the stellar
tn hill a kptth'S.
receiving a generous welcome from
old friends last night. and. of course,
making many new ones. Miss Hal
perrin retains her old standby. The
Youngest in the Family" as her open
songs for her other offerings. Her
song sketch depicting the sartorial
trails of wealthy young woman,
though dramatic in tone, carried
vein of humor at the end when she
asks why should a young girl do all
mencement day at college afforded an
other congenial and productive theme:
A patriotic play, entitled Maid Of
France" enabled Josephine victor to
demonstrate her exceptional acting
ability as the flower girl and Jeanne
wonderment at the friendship be-
tween the French and English, all of
which is Strengthened out by an Eng
lish Tommy. who meets a French
poilu in front of the statue on Christ
mas eve. The lines were splendidly
interpreted both by the star and her
supporting company of three. A farce,
TOO Many Wives" with Emmet De-
voy as the star. created unceasing
laughter. Johnny Dooley appeared in
original songs and dances, the little
comedian being compelled to beg off
"a ,.,,x-
travesty Egyptian dance. Others in
the bill are Helen Trix and Sister
Josephine in song recitations. William
Ferry, the wonderful frog man; Per-
name and Shelley, musical artists:
Bert Kenney in monologue. and Emily
Frances Hooper and Herbert aMrbury
in artistic dancing. The Hearst-Pathe
pictures embraced a wonderful dis
play of aeroplane photographs at
Texas camp.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
National.

with material that has been we'll
worked in both the literary and the
dramatic fields. often with a high de-
gree of success, Roland West and Car
lyle Moore have constructed a psy-
Geological. melodrama that held an
audience in close grip through a pro-
logue and three acts at the National
Theater last night. It's name. THE
Unknown Purple" suggests a new
ray, discovered by a wronged man.
which gives him a remarkable power
in melting out vengeance to those who
have wronged him. The introduction
of this element of mystery, however,
while contributing to the interest, is
not the paramount charm that grips
the attention. but simply adds to, the
tension of a story which. in all but the
development of the climax, is thrilling
melodrama.
The prologue discloses the wall of
Q prison. Through their open windows,
one convict Is telling the other why he
hates all women. basing his hatred
on the story of a woman who had
come under his notice and who hap
pened to be the wife of the other.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
COL. McGUNNEGLE RETIRED.
Infantry Senior Was Appointed
Second Lieutenant in 1873.

senior colonel Of infantry, has been
transferred to the retired list on ac-
count of age. He is native of
Maryland and was appointed a sec
ond lieutenant. 18th United States
Infantry. in October. 1873. He was
with that regiment about twenty-six
years. until he received his majority
in the Sd Infantry in 1899 After
ward he served in the 18th and 2sth
1st Infantry In July. 1906
He served in the Spanish American
war in Cuba. and afterward In the
Philippines. and recently has been in
command Of the recruit depot at Fort
Mcdowell, Cal
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Rolfe. in an artistic stage setting,
is unique in that 1t presents COM
pany of ten comely girls arrayed in
the latest creations In lingeries and
picture gowns, and only one man,
Eddie Vogt. a comedian of very
spare proportions. whose lines make
him a decided feature. The music
Is unusually pretty and the act of
such merit that it has won headline
honors in big vaudeville. Billy Kin
caid. a versatile Scotsman. entertains
with the bagpipes and some unique
jugglery and balancing; the White
Steppers, with an attractive dance
program. including the eccentric. in
unusually pretty costumes; the IA
nous Monarch Comedy Four. with
harmony songs and comedy. and Nc
Cloud and Carp. with a good musical
number that features some excellent
as well as eccentric violin playing.
kammerer and Rowland entertain
with songs and repartee. The Guilty
Man." the matinee photoplay. has
tense theme and a striking climax.
1t is supplemented with a Sunshine
comedy and the Hearst-Pathe News.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
COMMITTEE SEES SPEAKER.
Colored Men Ask Joint Congress
sional Meeting to Receive Petition.

Speaker Champ Clark was visited
today by committee of the national
colored liberty congress- for a share
in world democracy, now meeting in
this city. The committee consisted
Of William Monroe Carter of Boston,
H. H. Harrison and l. V. Allen of New
York, Rev. NJ. F. Syden of Rhode
Island. ]. A. Lankford of Indiana and
w. H. Twine of Oklahoma
They requested the Speaker, If pos
slbie, to arrange for a joint meeting
OF the House and Senate with a COM
mittee of the congress to receive a
petition of the colored race in behalf
OF full rights of democracy as relief
from all racial prescription. Speaker
clark promised to take up their re-
quest with congressional leaders.
The liberty congress Is holding ses-
sions in the John Wesley Church, 18th
and Corcoran streets. and Will have a
public meeting tonight.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
SOLDIER ASKS DIVORCE
PROCEEDING SUSPENDED

julius Scheer, selective draft man,
now at Camp Sheridan, Ala, through
his attorney, has asked the District
Supreme Court to suspend proceedings
in limited divorce brought against
him by his wife. Frances Scheer.
The lawyer says his clients defense
would be prejudiced by reason of his
necessary absence on military duty.
Attached to the motion is an affi-
davit of the husbands sister denying
that he left his wife destitute and de-
claring that he arranged with his
father to allow her $40 per month in
addition to the $50 monthly allotment
from the government
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Folly.

The current attraction at the Folly
Theater. the "Homebreakers' in "A
Fascinating Widow" is a laughable
burlesque show whose action takes place
in the lobby of New York hotel and a
roof garden at night.
The company is composed of num-
ber of talented people, including Tom
Howard and Jay MCGEE, Harriet Berg,
Louise Wright. Mabel Grant. Harry My
ers, Helen Gillis and George West, The
chorus of eighteen pretty girls and the
costumes and scenic effects are up to
the usual standard. New and catchy
songs are featured
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Director Ryan's Office Moved.

The office Of John D. Ryan. director
of aircraft production and chairman
of the aircraft board. has been moved
from the Munsey building to build
ing D. ~ street and MISSOURI ave-
nue. southwest. The two main
branches of the Army air service now
are located in the latter building.
Offices there also have been assigned
to the British, French and Italian
aviation missions.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Mrs. Dowden Asks Limited Divorce

Mrs. Margaret Dowden has filed
suit in the District Supreme Court
for a limited divorce from Thomas w.
Dowden on a charge of cruelty. They
were married at Cumberland. Md.
December 5. 1902. and have three chill
dren. Inadequate support also is
alleged.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Howard.

Dumas love story, Camille" drew
a capacity audience to the Howard
Theater last night. where the Quality
Amusement Company players re-
ceived a rousing reception. The play
will be given tonight and every night
this week. with matinees Thursday
and SATURDAY.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
Cosmos.

THE Bride Shop" novel and
beautiful offering, with book by Fred
De Gressac. author of "The En-
chantress." THE Purple Road" and
"Sweethearts." and music by B. A.
Evening star., 1918-06-25
"A New Cream to Heal Eczema
NOXZEMA

This new discovery will heal even the worst
Eases Of chronic eczema. It's ''dstinctiyely
different" from the usual colored, greasy oint-
uents. NOxZEMA is pure. snowy white
cream composed Of carefully selected ingredi-
ents which cannot harm even a baby's skin.
It II free from grease and will not soil the
clothing. Unlike other remedies. NOXZENA
psnetrates right into the skin tissues, healing
as 1t enters. You feel it heal" II will
Giys almost instant relief to the burning, irri-
tated skin.
Buy jar from your druggist today. You
viii appreciate this cream. Sold in &c,
Zoe and 81 Jars.
THE NOXZEMA LABORATORIES,
1877 North Charles St., baltimore
Evening star., 1918-06-25

FOR NERVOUS CONDITIONS
Horsford's Acid Phosphate rebuilds impaired
nerve force relieves brain fatigue and invig
crates the nervous system. Buy bottie.-Ad
yertisement
Evening star., 1918-06-25

Fine White Mer-
cerized Lisle Hose
double sole. toe and
heel; wide garter hem.
Evening journal., 1918-03-01
SCHEDULE EXAMINATIONS FOR
WILMINGTON M. E. CONFERENCE

The Rev. V. p. Northrup. D. D.. Pas
tor Of Brandywine NJ Z. Church, and
Registrar Of the Board Of Examiners
OF the Wilmington NJ. E. Conference.
has arranged the following schedule OF
examinations 90 be held in "The
Chapel" at the Wilmington Collegiate
Institute, in Dover, Del. beginning
Monday, March tS:
Monday. March is, 730 O'Clock.
Candidates for Admlsslon-American
History. H. Webster
First Near-The Making Of a Sermon.
v r. Hills.
Second Year-ta). The Pupil and the
Teacher J l.. Sparklin: (bl The
Graded Sunday School In Principle and
Practice. J. l.. Sparklin
Third Near-The Social Problem. G..
C.. Williams.
Fourth Year-System Of Christian
Doctrine j H. Gray.
Local Deac0ns-A Compendous His
tory Of Meihodsm. Z. II. Webster.
Local Eldcrs-The Rural Church
Movement, j. l.. Sparklin
Tuesday March 10, . O'Clock
Candidates for Admssion-Life OF
John Wesley T. +. Beauchamp.
First Near-How 20 Study and Teach
ing How TO Study. J L Sparklin.
Second Near-,al, Dictionary Of the
Bible, W. o Bennett; o.. The Bible In
the Making. W O. Bennett; ,c), How
We Got Our Bible. W. O. Bennett.
Third Year-lntroduction 20 the
study Of Comparative Religion. o. E,
Jones
Evening journal., 1918-03-01

Fourth Year-,a), The New Home
Missions, o. =. Jones; d.. Social As
poets Of Foreign Missions. O. \ Jones
Local Deacons-Studics In Christian
ity, NJ. ID. Nulter.
Local Elders-The Preacher. HIS
Life and Work. o. +. Jones.
Tuesday, o'clock.
Candidates FOR Admlssion-Plain Ac-
count Of Christian Perfection, NJ. D..
Nutter.
First Year-Human Behaviour. 2. II.
Webster.
Second Year-The Way to Win, T. r.
Beauchamp.
Third Vear-Reacon Lights OF Pro-
phccy. NJ p. Nutter
Fourth Year-Paul and HIS Epsiles
M. ID. Nutter
Local Deacons-The Way TO Win. T.
F. Beauchamp.
Local Elders-Paul and HIS Eplstles
NJ d. Nutter.
Tuesday. 73O o'clock.
Candidates for Admlssion-paper OF
One Thousand Words, V. L. Hills.
First Year-New Testament History
W. D Bennett.
second Year-A Short History OF IN,
Christian Church, II. Webster
Third ar-Foundations OF Chris
/ tian Church. Z II. Webster.
Third Year-Foundations OF Christian
/ Belief J.. II Gray.
Fourth Year-Every Day Ethics, T. F
/ Beauchamp.
Local Deacons--The Christian View o
the Old Testament J. II Gray.
Local Elders-Every Day Ethics, T
Evening journal., 1918-03-01
AMERICAN INDIANS TO
FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, March i.-wcsring
the uniforms Of khaki and blue. many
thousands Of bronze-faced American
Indian fighters viii for the nrst time
In the history OF the race engage In
modern European warfare side by side
with their American "pale-faced"
neighbors.
Government reports show that a large
number OF Indians, in keeping with
their tribal fighting traditions, have
enlisted In the American forces since
the declaration Of war.
Perfect specimens OF physical health
and trained in the art OF modern war
fare, the Indian lads. many OF whom are
decendents Of famous chieft8ins, are
the idols OF the military camps.
over 50 per cent. OF the Indian SOL
diers, according TO government reports,
are volunteers and many Of the Indian
drafted men have been found 10 be
non-cltizens, but have been found too
proud TO claim exemptions on this
ground.
Up to date American Indians have
purchased almost 100000 Of the frsl
and second issues Of the Liberty Loan
Bonds.
officers commissions have been
granted TO qualified Indians. while
many Of their race are engaged In Rcd
Cross work
Evening journal., 1918-03-01
r. Beauchamp.
"Wednesday. Mnrrh %. 2 O'clock.

Nfuht~ud1f NhlNH ~ 4 " Niufhs
Candidates for Admlssion-The Art Of
Writing English, T. +. Beauchamp.
Local Deacons-Soclal Solutions, G.
G.. Williams.
Local E,ders-The Person and Place
OF Christ, G. C. Williams.
Wednesday, 7.30 o'clock.
Candidates for Admssion-Doctrine
and Discipline Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. J. II. Gray.
Directions.
l-An examinations will be In writ
ing. and each student will be required
20 find his own writing material psau-
donym, name OF examiner and subject
must appear on each examination pa
per In no case shall the name OF stu
dent appear on any paper.
2-The time TO be given each ex-
animation VIII be limited 10 three
| hours.
3.-Promptness OF all parties inter
ested. al time and place, win prevent
confusion and delay In getting ready
| for the call o. the classes which Will
begin on Friday morning In order
! that the Registrar may be ready 20 re-
port. all reports OF examinations musl
be In his hands not later than Thurs
day night.
All who hold certificates OF ex-
amlnations. they desire 10 have cred
tied. will hand them % the Registrar
Immediately upon their arrival at The
sent of the Conference.
5-The Board Of Examiners will holt
Evening journal., 1918-03-01
Women, Prepare

Thousands Of women in Pennsylvania
have overcome their sufferings, and have
been cured Of woman g ills by DIT. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. This tempernnce
medicine, though started nearly hal.
century ago, sells most widely to-day. It
can now be had in tablet form as well as
liquid, and every woman who suffers from
backache, headache, nervousness, should
take this 'Prescription" " Of DR.. Pierce's
II is prepared from natures roots and
herbs and does not contain a particle Of
alcohol or any narcotic. It's not a secret
prescription for It's ingredients are print
ed on wrapper.
It is now put up in tablet form
Write conhdentially about your case or
send lOc for trial pkg. Of "Favorite
Prescription Tablets" 10 DR.. Pierce,
President Invalids Hotel, Buffalo, n. Y.
Evening journal., 1918-03-01

4 did. and three bottles cured me Of all
nervousness and I " as once more in good
healtb-thanks % this good medicine
Women who suffer as I did VIII hnd
great relief In the Prescription. '-ARs.
E,l1rA DKcKER. AIS Penny Ave.
Evening journal., 1918-03-01

their annual meeting IN The Chapel OF
the Wilmington Collegiate Institute.
Thursday. March 2i. 1918. at p. m.
V. p. Northrup. Registrar.
Evening journal., 1918-03-01
McKzrPoRT. PAT found Dr..

Pierce d J hNolllo
Prescription equal.
ly as good as it is
adv rtisel TO be.
A few years ago 1
had q severe nerv-
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became very weak
and thin and
could not slovp,
when a neighuor Of
mine ADVISED me to
try 'Favorite Pre-
scrintion' as il had
h-iped her. This
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
THREE MORE ENLIST
IN BEMIDJI STATION

Two more enlisted at the Bemidu
recruiting Office this forenoon, and
were started by Corporal Foucault
for Duluth, thence to training camps.
The new soldiers are Archie Ritfer
Of Bethold, Mimi, and Thomas 8.
Price Of Black River Falls, Wis.
Both go to the coast artillery.
Another also left for Duluth this
noon and will be assigned to the
medical division. He is Harry NJ.
Standish who had tried to enlist five
different times. Each time he was
rejected and a telegram was sent
to the medical department for a
waiver and it was granted. Stan
dish's eyes are nothquite up to the
standard but he was accepted for the
medical division Of the army, and
was as happy as assclam in q slack
tide when he learned that he could
get into the game against the Ger
mans. He is Of splendid physique
and we'll educated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
SHORT TURN IRI AC10R'.
WlDEL Y SOUGHT BY
INPLE AGEhC CIES

III "a
Much encouragemeatt is being re-
s.ceived In the solicitation Of SO 900
worth Of stock TO insure the location
Of the Short Turn tractor plant n
Bemidji, and It IS practically GER
tain the company will locate IN =
5Bemidj il. ss3
President g. w !. Harnwell OF the
Commercial club has SO much faith
In the new plant. after an exhats- ls
tive Investigation. that he has taken
q nice block OF stock and Is aiding il
the campaign to- induce the plant
management to come to Bemtdji.
Secretary F.. b. Lamson of the Com
mercial club Is also out on the job,
and tomorrow W. 2. Robinson will
get in the game.
AZ list available shows that twenty
one foreign firms have made inquir-
les about obtaining the sale Of the
tractor in their countries, and al
ready in the United States twelve
big implement dealers from Penn
ssylvania to- California and as far
south as Texas have written to Sc
cure the selling agency for large
territories.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
OUTLOOK FAVORABLE
FOR R. E. "WOOD DAY"

With favorable weather condi-
tions, every confidence is expressed
by the committee in charge of the
Red Cross "Wood Day. to be held
tomorrow, that the attendance will
be large and that satisfactory sum
will be realized for the local chap
ter.
The various district representa-
tives selected to assist in arousing
interest have been doing splendid
work.
e. E. Schulke of Tenstrike, ap-
pointed to handle his territory, wrote
to the secretary today that while he
was unable to haul in a load of
wood himself he had been boosting
hard and enclosed his personal check
for SIS as contribution.
The wood that Is brought in to-
morrow will be parked on Beltramf
avenue and a photograph taken in
the afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
SCHOOL HEADS ARE ENEMY
ALIENS FAVOR GERMANS

Pierre, s. D., Feb. 22.It was dis
covered at Clear Lake, this state.
that in the call for registration of
enemy aliens, both the superintend-
ent Of the city schools and his as
sistant were in the list. 3#s5
One Of these men, it is reported,
has taken out first papers, and the
other had never claimed citizenship,
retaining his German citizenship at
all times.
The local paper at that place re-
marks that "this is probably the
reason that both these men were
very insistent on putting a German
course In their school last fall.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
BAGLEY HERE TONIGHT
FOR RETURN GAME

Bagley.s high school basketball
team will come to Bemidji tonight
to meet the Bemidji high I school
quintet. and judging from the game
played between these teams at Bag
ley theMsontest will be a thriller
from start to finish.
Bemfd5 OF course, expects to be
on the long end: Of the score when
the final whistle. blows, but Bagley
can be depended upon to go for all
she has Id her. Asked what he
thought Of the outcome, Coach Jac-
OLSON merely smiled one OF those
Knowing ones. Game called at
8:15 O'Clock.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-02-22
TERRY M'GOVERN. EX-CFAMP g
FEATHERWEIGHT. HEARS sTEN'
(By United Press

New York, Feb. 22.-Terry Nc
Govern, Terrible Terry" as he was
known in the prime Of his career,
died in Brooklyn this morning. Nc
Govern was at one time champion
featherweight fighter Of the world
and fought some Of the most re-
markable ring battles in the history
of the squared sport.
OF late he has been in bad shape
physically and his demise, while un-
expected, comes as the third cham
pion to 60, "Bob" Fitzsimmons and
John T.. Sullivan, former heavy
weight champions, preceding him but
a few months, Sullivan passing only
a few days since.