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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
AT THE OLIVER

THE Blindness Of Virtue" COsmo
HamiIton's greatest dramatic sue
cess viii be given its first perform
ance 10y the Williams stock Co this
afternoon at the oliver theater
This is the first time that this play
has ever been produced at these
prices as the royalty has always
been kept az such a high mark that
no manager has dared attempt it..
THE Blindness of Virtue has been
translated into the language OF
every civilized country and has
startled many into a realization of
the dangers OF Ignorance. "Efie"
OF the story, is sweet and innocent,
put ignorant OF the mystery of life.
A young boy OF her own age is
thrown into daily contact with her
and she nights blindly against the
waking womanhood in her heart.
Mary Ann" was also ignorant and
she was called upon 20 pay the price
OF her lack of knowledge. The
tra-edy was averted from the fair
head OF "Ehle" and just in what
way and the consequences of a
parents neglect. forms one of the
most fascinating comedy dramas
that has ever been written. There
viii be a matinee Tuesday with "a
fnal performance Wednesday night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

Of hlmdOm. Mary Pickford's inter
probation of the heroine in "Rebecca
Of Sunnybrook Farm" as shown at
he LaSane Tuesday, while retaining
the charm of the quaint little char
acter in the book. Is so closely iden-
titled with her own personality that
it is difficult 10 tell where Mary
Pickford begins and where Rebecca
stops Most everyone is familiar
with the career OF the little New
England girl who leaves a large
family of brothers and sisters and a
mOrtgaged farm 10 live with her two
severe and exacting maiden aunts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

10 have said: Il would rather give
my audience a laugh than a thrill.
but I know they like a thriller once
in while, so why not furnish it if
there is not too much danger" Miss
Kennedy's Willingness and ability to
give picture lovers a thrill OF that
kind. is due. an interviewer learned.
TO the fact that she is an athletic
enthusiast who prides herself on
keeping forever in trim
1t is inevitable that one of the
most popular child heroines Of re
GEM fiction should he portrayed on
the screen by the most popular star
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

The block on Forty second ST.,
from Seventh 20 Eighth avs. New
York city. is the most remarkable
theatrical street IN the world. In
the one block are "A theaters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
NFwNlAN's TRAvEI TALKS.

Newman's annual season at the
oliver theater begins Friday even
ing March I. "Our National Parks"
the first Journey of the series Of
five. are 10 be brought together with
their intensely interesting story
made clear in color and motion pic
ture. I'm this wonder journey
crowded with scenic gems and con-
startlv changing panorama. IL viii
Doe seen that each park is unlike the
othor.-each contains many beauty
scenes entirely different from the
rest The national parks comprise
practically an OF the scenic wonder
of the country Under expert guild
ance. You VIII he conducted through
Yellowstone. the largest and most
widely celebrated of our national
parks. Yosemite. the incimpara BILE
valley OF 100 square miles. No
where else in the world may be seen
such water spectacies as the No-
semitic falls. Nernal falls, ana Bridal
Veil fairs Nt. I.ainier which boasts
the second largest glacier on tie
American continent will he revea a
in AN its beauty Newman was the
first 90 reach At Rainier's summit
with "a motion picture camera. The
ever changing and inspiring vistas
Of Glacier. remarkable for It's pic
fuTesque peaks. mountain masses,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17
LASALLE

Roy Stewart, actor of likable
western hero roles is again the la
SALES star today in a story of west
ern badmen and politics entitled
THE Laws outlaw" The role in
terpreted by MI Stewart in this pic
ture is a novel one. that of an out
law who feigns craziness in order TO
be admitted TO a den of thieves
where he captures two of them for
an attempted murder FRITZ Ride
way. as the heroine is very engag-
ing and looks at her best in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

gigantic precipices and romantic
loveliness of its hundreds of lakes
VIII be shown Crater lake, the
deepest and bluest lake in the world
which changes hue with every shift
of light and the titan Of chasms
the Grand canyon. the most beauti-
fully colOred bit of earth on the
globe all form a collection of natural
gems worthy of appreciative study
by all citizens. Scenic monuments
geological wonders and inhnite~boau-
" are shown in this journey i'm all
their enchantment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

Known throughout the nation as
Americas Sweetheart" Mary pick
ford is readily living up TO what
might be expected of the owner Of
this title i'm the present great crisis.
Since Pres't Wilson's declaration of
war "Our Mary" has devoted con-
siderable time and personal effort i'm
furthering the cause of her country.
At public gatherings Miss Pick
ford's appearances have proved Of
.Sreat assistance to recruiting officers
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

for both the American and the Brit
ish armies When the Liberty loan
was announced the popular queen Of
the film world promptly subscribed
for 100000 worth of bonds and
shortly thereafter donated an am
bulance to the Red Cross. which will
soon see service in France. These
and many other similar acts have
more than proved Miss Pickford to
be a true daughter of Uncle Sam.
This attractive little star has won
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

unique costume of the cowgirl. The
photography and settings are eX-
cellent.
Each new picture featuring Madge
Kennedy increases the popularity of
this fascinating star. with her Won
derful ewes and smile. First BABY
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

The block on F-orty-second ST..
from Seventh 20 Eighth avs, New
York city. is the most remarkable
theatrical street IN the world. In
the one block are "A theaters.
vs.. O. Tisdale. until recently OF the
Majestic theater. Milwaukee. Wis. IS
the new manager of the Majestic
theater. Chicago. huing the place
made vacant by the death Of Fred
q. Eberts who was widely known
in CHICAGO. Nr. Tlsdale at the be-
ginning of the present season was
sent 20 Milwaukee To manage the
Majestic. Earl Steward. who had
been managing that playhouse, hav-
ing been sent 90 the Palace Music
Han. Chicago.
1lss Maxine Elliott now appear
ing with William Faversham.
0Iaclyn ArbuckIe and Irene Fen
wien in Lord and Lady Algy" i'm
Boston. will soon return 20 Lon
don. where she is scheduled for APP
pearance iE The Eyes Of Youth. 20
"a play By Charles Guerron. which
Miss Marjorie Rambeau is now act
ing in the east.
Edna Wallace Hopper is in the
cast OF Girl - Mine" now current
at the Bijou in New York
Miss Emily Stevens has the prin-
cipal role i'm THE Madonna OF the
Future a play written by Allen
Dale, the dramatic critic.
Lowell Sherman and Alma Tell
have been engaged for The SQUAD
Farm" "A play by the Hattons-
Frederic and Fanny Locke.
A well known New York city
dramatic reviewer recently became
SO confused that he had Ethel
Barrymore once playing Mrs. Dot. "
a play in which Billie Burke starred.
Clay Clement. son OF the late wei
known actor of that name. is IN
The understandable Wife"
John W. Cope has been engaged
20 support Ethel Barrymore i'm The
on Chance"
George Sidney. Harry Tighe and
Victor Morley are in The Love
Mill"
"Sick-A-Bed" is the silly title of
"a Klaw & Erlanger production, Macy
Boland. Charles r. Evans Dallas
Wexford. George Parsons, John
Flood. Julia Ralph and others well
known are in the company.
William Elliott, +. Ray Comstock
and Morris Gest are to make a spec
tacular production called Loyalty.
AL IT, Woods has aligned himself
with the Shuberts IN the bitter wa
fare now being waEed between that
firm and Klaw q Erlanger.
South Bend likes Jerry Kern S
music The tunes he made for VERY
Good Eddie" and Have "a Heart
met with unusual favor here. An
other attraction for which Mr.. Kern
wrote the music, Love o. Mike is
due soon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

Mine" than Nearly Married" took
the nationwide public by storm and
won for this joyous girl the instant
affection of millions. And now
comes her most unusual and power
full production. "Our Little Wife. &"
shown at the LaSalle theater tomor-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-02-17

her fame as one of the world s
greatest screen players as much on
account of her versatility as her
charming personality. She quickly
changes from a society pet to an all
ley waif and in "Rebecca of Sunny
brook Farm" shown at the LaSale
Tuesday, she dOns the sunbonnet and
gingham apron of a country girl
with all the grace and charm of
which she is capable. There are
older stars than Mary Pickford but
none with a wider following
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23

England" he had studied from cover to cover and,
continued the officer. "many of my fellow officers
confess that the reading of the poetry of Keats and
Milton had done much to steady their nerves while
under hot shell fire."
That reading has become necessity for the SOL
der is beyond question, and it will not surprise
to find when many of the boys return they Will
have acquired good knowledge of the French Ian
guage. Many soldier on duty in the trenches and
dugouts be with his French text book in
front of him; that will give him the theory of the
language but what he will find of greater value is
contact with the French people in their cities and
homes; this will be the practical part.
1t may help to explain little of the vim and dash
spirit manifest in the American troops during the
recent great German offensive to know that Dumas
classic work THE Three Musketeers" is now a great
favorite with Uncle Sans boys.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
With Other Editors
What Is the Retiring Age?

Under normal conditions, at what age does a man
trained to special pursuits, and who has already
demonstrated high ability and efficiency in the public
service. reach the retiring age? case in point is
that of Surgeon-General Gorgas who will reach his
Gath year few months hence which is the officially
designated retiring age in the army The work he
has already accomplished is little short of marvel
Gus. His successful battle with malaria and other
tropical diseases, the fe-saving that has unques-
tonably been accomplished under his skillful
ton, the health and happiness he has brought to
millions by his achievements in sanitation his great
health campaign among the miners of South Africa
and more recently the magnificent work he has done
in training a great and efficient army of DOCTORS
and hospital attendants to for our sick
and wounded soldiers at home and abroad, all point
TO him as one whose usefulness cannot be gagged by
the calendar Such are ripest in the sixties and
seventies.
In many walks of life may notable in
stances of the full-round type of man. who should
not be subjected the arbitrary rule of a definite
retiring age We them in finance, in law, in
craftsmanship in the ministry in authorship in art
and music, in invention and in various mercantile
pursuits. They living familiar illustrations of
the fact that, with mind and body sound and facul
ties unmpared, the last years can be the best-the
years ripest in judgment and experience. and with
the fullest endowment of wisdom and discretion To
summarily terminate the public usefulness of such
when they best fitted for counsel and dfrec-
ton would deprive the nation of its splest guides,
and terminate which are still capable of
winning triumphs under conditions that yield
only to the highest efficiency
The retiring age" is doubt convenient thing
to make way for the young and ambitious. but in
special it might very well he set aside that
the nation should be the loser by the retirement
The Christian Herald.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
The Genuine Tribute.

That the is truly great according to his
standing in a small community where he is most IN
timateIy known, and where his conings and golngs
are as an open book before his fellow people, was
shown Yesterday in the last tributes paid to Warren
d Hall first citizen of Port Byron. He was post
master editor OF the town paper, had been mayor,
and had held every Office in the town. He was a
leader in the church. and in the lodge, and in every
good work proved himself a And so the whole
country side came quiet place he had adorned
IN do him honor and to weep at his bier. The little
church where he had worshiped so many years, was
crowded and there was general sorrow. From the
pasors lips fell words of praise and appreciation.
The local lodge knights OF Pyhias turned out
in body and its beautiful burial ritual was part
of the impressive of the day. Six OF its mem
paIIbearers composing the postmasters OF the two
leading cities of the county representatives of the
leading newspapers of the three cities and the Tri-
City Press club while the rural press represented
by Guy Y Petit, of the Reynolds Press from the
south end of the county Through the dusty streets
of the villageknd over to the church, then up the
hill TO the city where all is still these marched
with the lodge, following the hearse. 1t sad
day Byron, but a notable in its history.
Warren D. Hall buried amid the love and tears
of those who knew him best.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
THE DREAM HOUSE.
By Victor Radcliffe.

THE hotelkeeper says he is a
model young man. At the bank they
tell me he has about $10,0OO!" said
Doctor Doane to his convalescent
patient, Ruth Waller.
What is his name, Doctor" she
inquired.
Morton Hall You know he is
going to build bungalow on the
lot adjoining yeur home here"
Then he has a famiIy?" pressed
Ruth, inquisitively.
II understand not. 7e is simply
putting into effect a cherished plan
to have a home built after his own
ideas"
1t seemed SO good to Ruth, after
a sick spell of three months, to feel
that she was going TO get well, that
she did not one bit mind the an
nOuncement of Doctor Doane that
the convalescence meant absolute
quiet for few weeks.
Ruth had a pleasant room, with a
double window, and from her
couch she could look out upon the
garden and beyond il. She had
been interested for several DAYS in
watching masons put in a cellar OF
concrete blocks on the next lot.
Then that day a young man ap-
peared, directing the operations of
some carpenters. II was pleasant
occupation of mind for Ruth to see
the framework go up piece by piece.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
Industrial Hygiene CD Light On
the Work,

The first principle in proper
lighting is that the light should
fall upon the work from above or
one side but it should not fall upon
the workers eyes.
For instance, in reading at night
the lamp should not be directly
within the vision but the page
should be illuminated by light
falling from above over either
shoulder. In writing, the light
should come over the left shoulder
for right-handed persons. Very
often the lamp stands so low on
the table that it is difficult to avoid
the direct glare in the eyes unless
the back is turned to the light If
the lamp stands higher this direct
glare is more readily avoided. And
if an inverted globe of translucent
material is used the glare is done
away with altogether and softer,
more diffuse and better light for
reading obtained. This approaches
in efficiency and beauty the ideal
invisible lighting: that is, light re-
f1ected by ceiling or walls from a
concealed source
Green shades for lamps or green
eyeshades are foolish and extrav-
agant attempt to avoid glare which
could be prevented by intelligent
arrangement of lights, and with
greater economy too. 1t looks ridic-
ulous to see a worker sitting facing
a glazing lamp and trying to pro-
tect his eyes with an eyeshade.
Dark tinted or colored lamp
shades may be pretty but Their are
an extravagant luxury when the
lamps are used to illuminate a
room.
Dull white finished walls are the
ideal for daylight illumination. Any
shade darker than yellow or light
green simply absorbs and kills the
light, be it daylight or artificial
light, and therefore should be
avoided. Shiny or polished sur
faces, plate glass, mirrors, nickel
plating, all tend to strain the eyes
and fatigue the worker. Soft fin
ished surfaces are restful to the
eyes and the nervous system.
1t is wrong to sit at work facing
a window. The light glaring in the
eyes is a strain upon nerve endur-
ance and provision can usually be
made to sit SO that the light will
fall upon the work from one side,
or better, from above and behind
the worker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
"Partisanship.''

Americans generally viii approve the spirit of
Secretary Daniels statement the subject of Amer
lea Above Party" The time was" he adds when
we thought Of the Republicans were pretty bad
fellows and sometimes proved it, and not infre-
quently the Republicans thought that Of US, and here
again proof not lacking. But of both
parties fighting in the line and lighting pone the
less severely for great reforms in the homeland.
America is above party, every hour of the day"
There isn't" adds Secretary Daniels in his clos
ing word, "a man in America today who will get a
following with the people, unless he puts America
before party"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
The Day In Davenport

istrants will depart this evening al
1880 O'Clock, over the Rock Island
| for Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas
where they will be trained as auto
mechanics Eat the University OF
Texas. The county board is send
ing two men and the city boards
each four men.
Auto is Wrecked-Ffve men mar
rowly escaped serious injury Satur-
day night when their taxi, owned by
the Blackhawk Taxicab company
was wrecked on a country road near
Walcott- Clark Lamont, driver OF
the car, was bruised and cut by
flying glass. His companions. Jul
ius Minick, Jimmie Quinn, Edwin
, Hass and W. H. Hoffman, were less
seriously injured.
Obituary RecOrd-Henry Sharon
| West Thirteenth street, at 1o:15
Sunday night. He was born Oct.
"a, 1S45, at Sterlingville, Jefferson
county, New York. He was edu-
Gated in the district schools of New
York ana volunteered for service in
an infantry regiment in the fall OF
1864 at the age of 10 years.
George Jepson, a young farmer,
residing three and one-half miles
southeast of Walcott, passed away
Sunday morning at 2:30 o'clock at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Jepsen, 1927 West
Locust street, Davenport, after a
lingering illness. The deceased
was born near Walcott, Jan. IS,
1884. on the farm where he resided
at the time of his death.
Make Gambling Raid-As the re-
suit of a Sabbath raid on the Royal
Billiard Parlors, conducted by AL
Lau at PIP West Third street, De-
tective John Estes and Officer Smith
yesterday preferred charges of
gambling against nine men in po-
lice court.
Marriage License - Charles F..
Bates, Kewanee, and Winona Nor
due, Kewanee
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
THE DAILY SHORT STORY

though she had a vital share in it
all. Ned was present one evening
when Ruth made the remark:
II wonder why Mr.. Hall didn't
round the porch at this end? That
would give him sunlight and the
breeze and view in all four direc-
tions."
The day following, towards noon.
she became interested in observing
that a part of the porch was being
removed. Hungry Ned came in at
noon with the de0taration: Hes
going TO do it, Ruth-fix the porch
the way You said"
"Oh. Nedi You surely didn't
mention what | saidi" cried Ruth.
Yes, | did, and Mr.. Hall said he
was so glad you did. for ii just
makes things so much nicer"
The day came when the doctor
announced that Ruth might spend
the pleasantest part of the day in
the garden. They wheeled her TO
the little summer house that had
always been a fayorite spot with
her, reading and sewing. Ruth's
eyes danced with pleasure as she
found its little table bearing a good
jar filled with the choicest treas
ures or the garden next door.
You see. | told Mr.. Hall you was
going to come outdoors" reported
Ned. innocently. Amt you glad |
did, RUTH
She was glad and she had an
opportunity 10 thank this thought
full neighbor before the day was
over. lie appeared with half
dozen of the latest magazines and a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23
Our Flag.

Respect entertained for the American flag
told by Rev. F. B. Smith of New York city at pat
riotic meeting held at the Methodist camp meeting
in Desplaines. Z
1T is" said Mr.. Smith, marvellous. to realize
made the trip in 19O4-5 and again in 1910 you had
to carry a L. s. A. emblem in your pocket and take
it out occasionally how it looked have"
tinued Mr. Smith, Just back from world wide
tour and in every capital of the orient and in
interior China I the stars and stripes floating
beside the national banners of the various countries
A peculiar shock has come to the world with this
countrys entrance into the 1t has gotten into
worlds brain and the of provincialism and
snobbish exclusveness has begun to break"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23

, profound apology. He owed her
so much for her suggestion about
the porch. 1t was SO pleasant 10
know that some one besides him
self was interested in the new
house, And before Ruth realized
il he had admired her taste in sus-
costing how the house should pe
painted.
After that. as Ruth improved
daily and was able 20 go about I'M
aided, the sincere pleasure Mr., Han
evidenced In having her come over
and view the building progress
brought about a pleasant, WutudI
companionship Then her parents
and Lois, her sister, had 20 join the
construction comm2tecF as MT
Hall joyially termed il They in-
vited him to supper one evening
and by the time the bungalow was
finished he was a regular caller AZ
the Waller home.
Il am afraid l would have
bunglcd things. mau-like. IL II had
not been for your useful sugseS-
TONS he told her. 1.-THE sitting
room idea that alcoye with the
pretty bay window. just room ID
the back seat for two. myself ana
my-wcll. my wife Ruth. I've goi
the house that has been my dream
for years, but oh, now lonely 10 VIII
be unless you MI my fonder vision
Won't you share il with me2'
And Ruth sat down in the window
seat, trembling, but happy, aud nc
beside her, and both realized thal
the full bliss OF life was completely
fhAfra
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-23

AS a mark of gratitude for the gallant defense of
the city, the inhabitants of Reims have sent so 900
bottles of champagne for the soldiers drink While
in sense do belittle the spirit behind such
jubilant feelings weN certainly do express the hope
that the American troops will be spared from partici
patton in such gift. Their fighting qualities will
most assuredly be impaired by the cultivation such
habit. Many good has lost his head under the
bewitching spell that the sparkling wine has cast
him.