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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
More Truth Than Poetry
By James ]. Montague
ESSAY ON LIFE AND GARDENS.

SSA1 ON LIZ T. AND SAKDENS
My roses hang diminished heads
And grow sickly. hour by hour.
My willing Persian lilac sheds
Its buds. before they ever flower
never titled garden plot
And hoped with JOY to contemplate it.
That some voracious bug did not
Devour and assimilate it,
The slugs chew of the tulip tips
The pansies fall before the weevil.
Around the peoples crowd the thripPs-
Small squashy things and bent on evil
They swallow liquid nicotine.
Nor seem to feel the least revusion.
They lap up quarts of Paris Green.
And thrive on kerosene emulsion.
war upon them every day;
From bush to bush with brooms | hound
them
But they have an internal way
Of slipping from my clutch. Confound
theml
My flowers all doomed know.
For | grow weary Of endeavor,
And while rest. the insect foe
Keeps toing the job forever.
lis thus that thieves and burglars ply
UnAaggingy their base vocatons,
Around the clock while you and
Seek sleep and other relaxations
All. life would be one long delight
If preachers toiled like mischief brewers
And if apostles of the right
Had half the pep of evil doersI
Copyright, 1919.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
The Tower of Babel
By Bill Armstrong

l hate TO be a kicker
1t does not stand for peace.
But the wheel that does the squeak
ing
Is the one that gets the grease.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

All Red Men are requested TO be
at Redmen hall 10 o'clock prompt
Sunday 20 attend memorial services
at Trinity byterian church. -
Committee in charge S29-7
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
HARD PRESSED.

You seem thoughtful. grille"
Yes. papa wishes 10 know my
seasons for wanting TO marry Algy. "
Well ."
I'm trying TO think up a few"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Ed Howe SEE Every time I ever
caught He'll il was the result of pur-
suing it,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.
When we get time. we intend to
write a series of gripping articles on
the great war. Little or nothing has
been said about the war since the
signing of the armistice and for
this reason we feel that this group
Of terse. authentic stories from our
pen should hit the thoughtful in
telligent reading public Of South
Bend like a bolt out OF a clear sky.
The articles shall deal with trench
life at Camp Taylor, the dryness of
West Point, KY, our nearness to
Paris, the great day in our life when
we almost saw Gen. Pershing
French women. the value OF Cog
nae as a medicine. and such other
matters that are always so close to
the human heart
Before releasing this series to a
breathless and trembling public we
shall probably ask Sergt Clarence
Livengood to look them over TO
guarantee their veracity. Sergt. Liv-
engOod served his nation long and
faithfully in the recent disturbance
and we consult him cor the reason
he did not wear MS Inform on his
return long enough to arouse our
ire. q
We think the Society Brand peo-
pie decided on the decoration
scheme for their aeroplane after
seeing our suit.
Some day Mit Frudenstein will
probably be attending 10 local de-
liveries by aeroplane We would
like 10 see Milt trying TO make A
landing on the Per Sc club roof
some busy Saturday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Speaking OF Kiwanis, our old
friend Roe Fulkerson. the affable
and exceedingly bald editor of the
Kiwanis Torch. will be the guest of
the South Bend club on June 14th.
It'll probably be picnic affair but
il will be "A picnic for the balance Of
the crowd wherever il is held. so
long as Roe is present At the XII
wants convention in Birmingham,
one OF the delegates was roaring at
Fulkerson because another delegate
had not taken care of some work
he was expected to look after. and
wanted TO know the reason why.
Fulkerson said: The fact OF the
matter is, Brother Blank was tax
en- Unexpectedly drunk about 8
o'clock last night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
GEORGE WYMAN 6 co.
and sec
Magazine 70 June andM
for nowo sale a
Domestic Offerings
daylight Basement

Standard American Prints-an kinds and
shades ........ 15c
Comforter Challies, excellent patterns. 15c
Dress Percales, light or dark &C.. 15c and csc
Remnants Dress PercaIes, all colors.
Silkolnes. neatly patterned Csc and soc
Sateens neatly patterned ............... soc
Cretonne Marqusettes ......-........... 4Oc
Challies, full yard wide. .........15c and CSC
Bleached Muslins yard wide IS. rs. 20. 2S. Csc
Unbleached Muslins yd wide. 10. 1919. Is. CSC
Pillow Cases. 40 by 36........... 29c and up
Pillow Cases, 40 by 80 ........... &c and up
Sheets u by 934 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. S1.1s
Sheets Y by so ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.25
Sheets 81 by 80 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.So
Sheets 81 by SO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S1.0O
Heavy old fashioned Indigo Blue Print.
33-inch wide ........... o.. 23c
Heavy old fashioned Indigo Blue Print
S6-inch wide ........... .......... Zoe
A complete lire OF Blankets. Comforters anu
Beddings Of all sorts.
A full line of Feather Pillows at 6sc ca. and up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

r. $. writes: / have a daughter
who always faints when anything
out of the way happens like a fire.
suddenly. | am always worried for
fear that she hasn't simply tainted,
that something else is causing her
10 be unconscious Is there any way
TO tell that a person has tainted, and
what is the best thing 10 do for
them?
Answer: The symptoms OF faint
ing are pale face, cold perspiration
and shallow nghing respiration.
expect with your daughter II Is an
emotional disturbance. The best
treatment is cool fresh air. and APP
ply cold water TO the face. Remove
all tight bands and constructing
clothing. and keep the head low.
When she is sufficiently conscious 10
swallow. give ner a teaspoonful Of
aromatic spirits OF ammonia in A
half glass of water. and keep her
quiet until she feels entirely we'll.
/. G.. Il. writes: In one OF your
talks you said that the general util-
ity table on which 10 keep the pa
tients medicines. and so forth.
should be kept just outside OF the
patients door. am nursing my
brother and there is no place up
stairs that can keep il as we have
! boarders Would II be better 10 panvs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Won Tirpitz has shaved of his whiskers. No use.
Trpitz old boy! Your life hangs by hair all right
but that isn't the hair
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

We Always Liked This One.
Blame Red Fox For IL Not us.
Want-Ad in Daily Paper-"For
Sale twin beds-One hardly used APP
ply to, etc, etc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Anyway Germany is in no worse plight than
John Barleycorn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
Our Secretary is Getting To be
Quite a Little LOngfcllOw

kiwaniS Lunch
With the Finest Bunch.
Be in your seat
Ready TO eat,
At 1915 Noon
With the appetite of a coon,
In the Oliver hotel
At the tap of the Bell.
-ELLER r. NEWLAND
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

If you would avoid the knocker,
do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
Wight Basement for Your Ne5C Luggage
FOR THE HOME NURSE
Copyright 1872

questions OF general pertaining
this column permitting Address
Isabe Griffith,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07
WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF THIS
WATSON

From the N.-T.-"In the police
garage the night wagonman and
driver have a sanitary couch sus-
pended from the ceiling on pulleys.
While not out on call they frequent
~ lie down as they have no other
duties to perform. Immediately on
his return from Indianapolis. Chief
Kline ordesed the couch removed.
He even ordered the pulleys taken
down from the ceiling. so as 10 be
sure his instructions were carried
out"
Gene Miller suggests that the ini-
tials of the News-Times stand for
IT \ t.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

We think the Society Brand peo-
pie decided on the decoration
scheme for their aeroplane after
seeing our suit.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-06-07

Just a word with the returned soldier. the old
nursery chant, commended TO those who will not go
back to work at their old jobs because they seem
10 small for them II runs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
NEW NATI0NAI-'Civilian
Clothes"

At the New National Theater. be-
ginning tomorrow night. Oliver MO-
rosco will oKss his latest comedy sue
cess. Civilian Clothes" 1t is the
work of Thompson Buchanan, who
VIII doubtless be recalled as the
author Of "a. Womap's Way" "rhs
Curb and Life. Until the war
broke out Mr.. Buchanan was q fire.
five stage literature. and Civilian
Clothes" is his first effort since he
was honorably discharged as cap
tain of artillery. 1t was first pros.
duced eight weeks ago in Los An
Eeies. where 1t Is still running. 1t
has achieved great popularity in many
Important eastern cities, also
In Civilian Clothes' Mr.. Buchanan
has found a novel subject. The story
opens In tie fashionable home Of
Florence LAngham. high-bred south
ern girl, who previously had been
overseas as q Red Cross worker and
married . dashing young captain.
What happens when the captain, .
man of ordinary social standing, re-
turns in civilian clothes furnishes
the author with an abundance of ma
terial of rare comedy worth. and he
has. not overlooked any of his oppor-
tunittes- To relate In detail the story
would be to spoil numerous surprises
A typical Morosco cast IL headed by
Thurston Hall and Olive Tell, sup
ported by Edward Mackay. William
Holden, Isabel Irving. Frank Sylves-
ter, Glen Anders, James K. Applebee,
Arthur Albsrtson. Bessie Eyton, Mil
lie Butterfieid. Grace Kaber and Ed
ward Colebrook. The play 10 in
three acts and four scenes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Mrs. Wilson Greene's Concerts.

Mrs. Wilson-Greene announces for
next season a brilliant list of artists.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra will
come to the National Theater with
Pierre Monteaux as conductor, for, five
concerts-November 4, December 2,
January 6, February 3 and March Is.
The Artists Course of five concerts
will include: November 20, MINNIE,
Louise Homer. from the Metropolitan
Opera; December 4. the famous quar-
tet from the Sistine Choir, ST. Peters,
Rome; January Is. Jascha Heifetz,
Violinist; February 49,, Reina1d Wer-
renrath, baritone, from the Metropoli-
tan Opera, and March IL. Rosa Raisa
dramatic soprano from the Chicago
Opera. in joint recital with Giacomo
Rimini, baritone.
The Philharmonic Course will in
clude five concerts: October rs,
Geraldine Farrar. from the Metropol-
itan Opera; November 5. Metropolitan
soprano; Giovanni Martinellii. tenor;
Metropolitan Grand Opera, and Caro-
line Lazzari, contralto, from the Chi
caso Grand Opera; November IL, Fritz
Kreisler, vtolinfst; November Is,
Rachmaninoff. pianist. and December
II. John Mccormack, tenor
Single concerts will be given by the
Cincinnati symphony Orchestra, Eu-
gen Ysayei conductor; Alma Gluck
and Efram Zimbalist in joint recital
Mary Garden, Nine. GalH-C urci,
Mischa Elman, Nine. Tetrazzini, and
the Detroit Symphony Orchestra,
!Ossip Gabrtowitsch, conductor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
B. F. KEITH'S.

Emma Carus and "Rubeville" will
lead the B. r. Keith's Theater bill
THIS week. beginning at the matinee
tomorrow. The exuberant Miss Carus
Is said to be going stronger than ever
Win songs. dances and chatter re-
Meeting the upside-down state of the
times In inoffensive humor for which
.ne musical comedy star is famous.
MISS Carus is one of the most popular
artistes In two decades and Of a sure
y entitded to place among "the i'm
mortais' like Lillian Russell. "Rube-
Vllie comes with practically the orief-
MAJ broadway cast, including Harry b.
watson and Reg. b. Merville. in their
original roles OF the store keeper and
the town constable, respectively. The
production rs made by c. B. Maddox
ana Is rated as one of the biggest
laugh winners in the "two-a-day.
Inc Lightner Girls and Newton Alex
amer VIII be the added attraction In
a merry whirl of accomplishment.
Winnie Lightner is being featured by
her comic confederates. Milo will ex-
cite all sorts of queries from those
VINO are subject to the cravings of
curiosity. Others will include Olsen
ana Johnson. .Likeable Lads Loaded
company in Morning Glory: Harry
Smattering of Song and Dance": Or
vile STAN. late physical instructor
Kilograms.
At and Sis pm. today the bill
will present Jack Norworth, the Mar
mein sisters and David Schooler and
others OF last weeks array.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Polls to Open August 81.

Polls Theater will open it's regular
season of 1919 and 1920 Sunday night.
August 81, with "a Little Journey"
which has to it's credit a long and pros
porous run in New York.
Some of the early bookings are a
new play. Double Harness." pro-
duced by Joseph Klaw; new, Chi
nese musical comedy. 1.-THE Rose of
China" under the direction of r. Ray
Comstock and Morris Gest; Luck of
the Navy" another Comstock and
Gest attraction; Monte Cristo, Jr.''
the big Winter Garden success. up
During the season, also. such stars
and attractions are, promised as
sothern and Marlowe. Al Jolson. in
.Sinbad"; The Shubert Gayeties OF
1919" the new edition Of '.Chu Chin
Chow" THE Passing Show of 1919"
N elaborate revival of "F'lorodora,"
with a cast including several stars;
Yes, Uncle" a new musical novelty;
Mr.. Manhattan" with Lawrence
Grossmith; Mcintyre and Heath. in
Hello. Alexander; oh. What a
please Get Married" Take 1t From
THE Lady in Red
The coming season at Polls is ex-
pected to be the most important and
successful this famous; playhouse has
ever had. as plans announced by the
Messrs. Shubert indicate the greatest
activities ever undertaken by this
firm. They include not only the stag
ing of numerous plays. but the ex-
tension OF their already large cir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
COSMOS.

y George Choos. whose musical comedy
productions are as famous in popular
vaudeville as those of the Follies and
the Winter Garden in the leading
theater circles. will have a new one
to head the Cosmos Theater bill this
week. 1t is called 1.-The Love of Mike"
with a book of breezy dialogue and
amusing situations by Darl MacBoyle.
and musical score. filled with catchy
songs. by Walter L. Rosemont. The
featured player Is Roy Gordon, as
sisted by Jessie Howard and George
Gould, with a large setting of very
pretty girls It is handsomely STAGED
and costumed. A feature number Of the
bill will be a bit Of old-fashioned min
strelsy. presented by johnson Brothers
and Johnson. who have brought their
act up to date with the newest songs
and jokes. combining sweet songs with
laughable comedy. George Armstrong,
one of the kingpins Of vaudeville, prom
Uses a sure fire laughing propagation
in the form of new songs, quips. stories
and PAROLES; Fred Downing and Grace
Bunin, a clover team Of light entertain
ers. will bring an all-new act: the Elroy
Sisters will contribute q dainty bit Of
song and personality. and Reddington
and Grant wall renew acquaintance as
the bounding tramps in Tumble In"
The extraordinary, photoplay attrac-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17

Tue Smoker aad the Shew-Even
burlesque, which for some years has
been reaching out for a place in the
sunshine and away from things that
made it unmentionable in sensitive
circles. Is still further preparing it
self for . place under 1.-The new order
Long regarded as stag entertain
ment." it catered to 1.-THE stag" and
the stag wanted to smoke while he
was being entertained. But Manager
Harry o. Jarboe of the Gayety has
always wanted feminine patronage.
He has wanted to tell the wife left at
home when hubble went for his spe-
cial theatrical enjoyment that the
Gayety was providing that entertain
ment in such a way and with such
surroundings that hubble did not have
to leave wife at home.
Manager Jarboe had eliminated from
his shows the indicate and the OBJ
noxious, but the ladies did not re-
spond. His next move was to clarity
the atmosphere and shut out the,
smoke. Now the stag" can have his
burlesQue entertainment and be hap
,py. But be cannot smoke. The result,
Mr.. Jarboe says. 10 astonishing. The
stag has not even fled q protest,
while back Of the stage the actors.
from the leading comedians and
prima donnas down, are overlooking
with gratitude. The audiences, too,
continue to I'LL the theater and 1t
Is said their Compilation" has greatly
changed for the better. Altogether
Manager Jarboe is happy man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
OUTDOOR RESORTS.
Glen Echo Park.

At Glen Echo Park. both In the
afternoon and evening, band con-
certs In the open air are scheduled
with programs widely diversified.
These concerts. which are free, will
be given by Celfo's band, one OF the
largest and best-liked musical
organisations in the capital The
regular list of amusements, which
range from the thrills of the big
rides, the gravity and the derby racer.
to the milder but no less enhancing
Joys Of the carrousel and the midway.
will also be in evidence. Along carni-
val row, where "Jake the candy
man" and others Of his ilk hold sway.
and the click of the Japanese balls
alternate with the crack of the rifles
in the shooting range. there is still
further variety Of fun. On week
nights dancing ie added to the enter
tainment. The big pavilion. with
artistic lighting effects and decora-
lions, Is said to have one of the best
floors to be found. The music is by
Mills orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
GAYETY.

: Hurtig & Semons' Social Maids"
is the current weeks attraction at the
Gsyety Theater. Its principals include
Florence Bennett. prima donna;
"Blutch" Landolf, the New York Hip
pedrome's famous clown; Ben Small.
Paul Cunningham. Frank ("BudO
Williamson, Grace Fletcher. Justine
Gray. and q beauty chorus of unusual
attractions. A fun-inspiring musical
comedy, entitled They're At 1t
Again" will be presented. It's story
concerns an eccentric inventor, who
with his ''paf' plans the robbery Of
q diamond garter from a ''Follies"
prima donna. A resourceful sleuth
manages to make their existence bur-
densome to them, and particularly
amusing to the audience. Specialties
crop out at frequent intervals. The
producer has aimed to create must
cal Entertainment of Broadway cali
Der.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Marshall Hall.

Marshall Halls annual gala event
it's thirty-fifth grand tournament and
dress ball-is scheduled for Wednes-
day. A score or moro sir knights
from the surrounding territory will
enter the list in a fitting contest. for
which valuable prizes are at stake as
well as the honor that falls to the
winner-of naming his '1adye faire''
as the queen of the dress ball to be
held the same evening: An elaborate
program is offered, including orations
F. Stone Posey, and concerts by Schroe-
der's orchestra. The steamer Charles
Manchester will leave for the Hall
that day. as on other days. at 10
am, 2:3O and $40 pm, stopping at
Alexandria on all trips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"Look Who's Here"

Look Who's Here" the new must
cal comedy which will star Cecil Lean
Spiegel's productions. but the pro-
Queer is very reluctant about divulg-
ing his plans regarding it. 1t :. IL
stated, however. on good authority,
that the premier will occur Augusta
at the New National Theater. and that
three or four weeks later the prnduc-
ton will be installed at one of the
Klaw & Erlanger houses in New York
The book owes its authorship to
Frank Mandel and Edward Paulton,
and the score has been furnished by
Silvio Helm The staging has been
put In the hands Of Edward Emery,
and a capable supporting cast will
include George Mack, Dick Temple,
Joseph Letora, Emily Lee, Mccarthy
Sisters. Madge Rush and large
chorus
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Penn Gardens.

The patrons of the Liberty Dansante
Gardens are assured that the manage
ment expects to open the new dance
floor some time this week, thereby
affording much additional space. The
entire floor is composed of marble
and glass, and half of 1t Is covered SO
an to take care of the dancers In
case of stormy weather. r.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17

ton for the matinees only will be
Irene Castles big production The
will furnish the film laughter and
the Pathe News will complete the bill.
Today. from 8 pm. and in almost
continuous performances until clos
ing time, clever vaudeville acts and
varied film attractions Will furnish
enjoyable entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Central Coliseum.

Large crowds Of dancers nightly
patronixe the Central Coliseum.
where 3asx music 10 furnished by, an
orchestra of colored musicians, and
instructors are provided to lend as
sistancH to those who cannot dance.
Prize dancing is a feature every
Saturday night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Missed It.

Man-What are you crying for. my
little boy?
Boy-Pa fell downstairs.
Man-Don't take it so hard. He'll
get better soon.
Boy-That isn't it. happened to
be lookin' de other way and / never
saw muffin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
Great Falls Park.

Great Falls Park announces a
variety of outdoor sports. motion
pictures, concerts by the Ladies' VIC
tory Orchestra, with swings, merry
go-rounds and sand piles for the
children. At night the electric IL
Elimination Of the Falls adds to their
beauty. Electric trains provide a
pleasant and attractive ride to the
resort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17

New York, Is still so prosperous that
the end Is not in sight and another
company is in rehearsal to meet the
demands from other cities for John
F: Ray Comstock and Morris Gests's
new Chinese musical comedy. The
Rose of China" with book by Guy
bolton, lyrics by P. G.. Wodehouse
and music by Armand vecsey. is the
opera originally called THE Flower
of Cathay." but, as it was feared. few
managers decided to christen it The
! Rose of China" The new opera will
come to Polls Theater early in Sep
TENDER, prior to it's opening in New
York.
Joseph Klaw will present at Polls
Theater, September Z. Maurice E.
Marks and Edward A Paultons new
type OF breezy American comedy,
Double Harness." described as deal
the big drought 1t is principally con-
cerned with the exploits of a young
New Yorker, who turns village
topsy-turvy by his speedy method of
business and love making. The act
will include John Junior. Betty Al
Ruth Donnelly. Charles Dow Clark,
John Hendricks. Minnie Milne, How
ard Sloat and Helen Currie.
After putting on a show" at GUAM
tico for the marines Thursday right,
Misses Honey and Georgia Campbell,
two talented Washington girls. play
ing the Keith circuit for several sea-
sons, left for New York to select
costumes and otherwise prepare for
the coming season. Most of their va
cation has been spent with their par
ents. MI and Mrs. w. H: H. Miller, on
Mount Pleasant street. They will
make their first professional appear
apce this season at Keiths Theater,
Boston. September Is. At Quantico
last week the sisters first used their
new satin drop curtain, a gorgeous
piece of workmanship, and sang i've
Got My Captain Working for Me
Now" a big hit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-17
"Up From Nowhere. +"

Word comes from the Shubert- Be-
lasco that that theatre will begin it's
annual season next week. when John
d. Williams will present a new four
act American play. entitled up From
Nowhere" by Booth Harrington and
Harry Leon Wilson.