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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
A PLAYWRIGHT'S TRIALS
Samuel Shipmsn's Career an Example
of Persistencv

While in college Samuel Shipman,
author of Friendly Enemies" at the
Lyric, made up his mind 10 become
dramatist and he later stuck to his re-
solve in spite of many discouragements
He was poor, He worked his way
through Columbia. He had no regu-
lar profession when he graduated. But
he continued to write plays. Some were
produced on the road, but for years
few managed to get TO New York.
In the years between Columbia days
and production Of Friendly Enemies"
he had only one success, "Elevating a
Husband" which he wrote with Mrs
Louis Mann and In which her husband
starred. Children of Today" which
he next wrote, promised for a time to
be popular, but soon died. He was
eking out living by writing vaude-
vile sketches when Louis Mann saw
the value of the idea in Friendly
Enemies" which was then in the form
OF short vaudeville piece. The idea
was submitted to A. Fl. Woods. who
accepted the play at once. paying an
advance royalty before a line of the
text was written. Shipman and Aaron
Hoffman then delivered the completed
! play at the end of a week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
KEITH HEADLINER
IS "SOME SKATER"
Emma Stephens Excellent Vo.
calist, Also Expert on
Steel Runners

Emma Stephens, in addition to being
one OF the popular singers in vaudeville,
is one Of the best woman skaters in
America and has won many trophies
for her skill. Miss stephens makes il a
point to indulge in her favorite pastime
during the time she is playing vaude-
VILE dates and may be found enjoying
the sport on the ice at every oppor-
tunity. She is playing Keith's next week
and s looking forward to some real
wintry weather 80 she may be able to
try some of the well-known skating
places in this city and vicinity.
The advent of winter always sends
a thrill through me, instead of filling
me with dread the way 1t does with
some people" said Miss Stephens THE
smallest pond looks inviting to me, for
! have always preferred skating out
doors. Indoor rinks make little appeal
to me, for ] like skating as much for
the exhilaration OF battling with the wind
as do for itself alone"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
CHICAGO COMPANY TO |
GIVE SEVEN OPERAS
Final Arrangements Being
Made for Its Appearance Here
During Week Of March 3

Interest in the coming engagement Of
the Chicago Grand Opera in the week
beginning March 3 at the Academy Of
Music centers first in the particular
stars OF each performance, but there IL
also pleasant anticipation in the return
of old favorites and the added interest
or new stars. Mary Garden, Amelita
oalli-Curci.. Rosa Raisa. Georges Bak-
lanoff, Marcel Journet. Vittorio Art
mondi. Gustave Huberdeau. Constantin
Nicolay and Louise Berat have all been
heard In Philadelphia before, either with
the Chicago. Metropolitan or other
opera companies or in concert. and need
no Introduction to followers OF opera
Likewise conductors Cleofonte Campan-
mi, Marcel Charler, Gioreio Polacco and
giuseppe Sturani have figured in memor-
able performances here.
Since the company last appeared IN
this city the changes from year to year
nave brought many new identities to the
roster whose names appear in the casts
announced for the week. Among the
more celebrated OF recent arrivals are
three artists from the Paris Grand
Opera-Yvonne Gall. soprano: John
OSullivan and Charles Fontaine, tenors,
ana the noted Italian baritone. Ric-
cardo Straccari.
Mile. Gall came to Chicago via Buenos
Aires. where she and Miss Raisa were
two OF the leading stars Of the last sea-
son. Mr.. O'Sulivan was born in Cork
and studied in France. and Mr.. Fontaine
is Belgian. All three are graduates
OF the Conservatoirs de Paris Mr..
Stracciari won repute in many italian
and South American opera houses be-
fore coming to the Chicago organization
two years ago.
There will be seven performances, one
each evening, from Monday to Friday,
inclusive, and two matinees. one on
Thursday and one on Saturday. Tho
performances and dates are: Monday.
La Giaconda"; Tuesday. Lucia al
Lammermoor" Wednesday, "Gismon-
da"; Thursday tmatinee), Barber OF
Seville" teveninC, 'Tosca": Friday,
"Thais'; Saturday (matinee), Romeo
and Juliet"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
INTIMATE" TYPE
OF MUSICAL SHOW
Staging of ''Oh Look" in Har.
mony With the
Vogue

Philadelphia playgoers will admit
that the musical shows produced by
William Elliott. F. Ray Comstoek and
Morris Gest possess a distinction en-
tirely their own. Such was the case
with Nobody Home" shown here three
years ago with Very Good Eddie, Z
hit of two years ago with "Oh. Boy %
which delighted local playgoers last sea-
son, and with Leave II to Jane" and
"Oh Lady. Lady" still fresh in the
minds of the Philadelphia public. These
were all of the intimate" type Of mu-
steal shows, originated by this firm of
youthful producers. and the vogue
throughout the country during the past
few years.
In their newest show, "Oh. Look !" at
the Shubert. these managers have re-
tsined the same atmosphere Of class"
which distinguished their former pro-
ductions, and have added a few new
original features, TO which the popular
stars OF this production, the Dolly Sis
ters and Harry Fox. gracefully lend
themselves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15

A DANCERS RISE
Dorsha Had Lucky Entrance Into
Profession

Dorsha. the dancer now appearing In
The Passing Show of 1913" at the
Chestnut Street Opera House, began her
career with a novel stroke of fortune.
She had danced ever since a child. and
when hfteen the desire to really be
something and to go on the sta &c beca me
50 intense that she threw up her course
at school and. knowing no one even re-
motely connected with the stage, started
out at random for a managers once.
She went into the Century Theatre.
where The Daughter OF Heaven" was
then playing. and as II happened a girl
In the company had taken sick the night
before the manager engaged her A
few weeks later luck was still with her
and she was presenting the solo dance,
which she subsequently took on tour,
winning favorable notice.
The following year she was a chorus
girl in the Winter Garden, while she
continued her studies. since, she has
appeared with Pavlowa and Ruth 81.
Denis,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
MATINEE FOR SERVICE MEN
Special Performance Tomorrow o.
Tailor Made Man.

with the cooperation of the Garrick
Theatre Company and Cohan and Harris.
Grant Mitchell and company will give a
special performance of "A Tailor Made
Man" at the Garrick tomorrow after
noon for men in uniform only. The
curtain will rise at 1880. Mr. Mitchell
and all members of the company have
volunteered their services.
Admission will be by invitation ticket
only, and no one will be admitted with
out ticket. Tickets have been dis
trlbuted to the war camp community
service, Camp Dix. the Naval Hospital.
the L. s. Marine Barracks. L. s. Naval
Home, the Navy Yard and 10 con
yalescent soldiers and sailors in local
hospitals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
WANTS Her SHARE OF LUCK
But Miss Burrows Is Not Super.
stitious. Oh. No!

"No. I'm not superstitious.' declares
Beatrice Burrows. one OF the principals
of the Going Up" company at the
Forrest. But I wouldn't go without
wearing my wishbone ring. II was given
to me in johannesburg. South Africa, for
luck. That is almost my only super
sttion.
But. of course, I have to have my
little black pig on my dressing table.
because an old woman gave him to mo
when was sailing for America the first
time.
"Of course. wouldn't put a parasol
above my head on the stage, neither
would ] put my right shoe on first nor
go beneath a ladder On the day OF the
opening performance, nor allow a black
cat in the theatre
But I'm not superstitious Only I
want my share OF good luck"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
"VIRTUOUS'WTVES
NEWEST NOyEL-FILM
John Barrymore in Comedy
and Harold Lockwood in
Romantic Movie

counterpart Of the setting of the
"cave-man ball" given in New York in
a recent season forms one part OF "vlr-
tuous Wives" to be shown at the Stan
lay all next week with Anita Stewart
in the role of Amy Forester In his
book, "Virtuous Wives" of which Miss
Stewart's production is an adaptation
the author describes the extents to
which society goes in seeking diversion
The ball scene provides what is believed
TO be the most novel and massive set
ting ever used in such a production.
George Stewart, brother of Miss Stewart.
has his first speaking" part in motion
pictures in his sisters play. Mrs. De
Wolf Hopper, wife of the comedian. has
an important role as the modern wife.
The Lion and the Mouse" a modern
screen version of the successful stage
drama, will have its first local pre-.
sentstion at the Palace the week Of Feb
ruary -. Alice Joyce Is the star and
the production was made under the di-
rection of Tom Terrss. The star
feminine role, that OF Shirley Rossmore.
is interpreted by Miss Joyce and word
comes from the studio from those who
have seen flashes OF the screen version
that the star has never had more
sympathetic role or one that better
emphasizes her dramatic powers Con-
rad Nagel has the role of Jefferson Ry-
der: Anders Randolf has the role of John
Burkett Ryder: Henry Hallam imper-
sonates Judge Rossmore.
pleasing farce is John Barrymore .
latest picture, Here Comes the Bride
on view at the Arcadia next week. The
picture Is adapted from the play by
Max MARGIN and Roy Atwell. The story
deals with the love affairs of an I'M
pecunious lawyer who is entrapped into
marriage, although he loves another
woman. How he gets out of the trouble
Is charmingly told. Faire Binney is the
leading woman.
The rise in popularity OF Ruby de
Remer, who plays opposite Harold Lock-
wood in The Great Romance" the
! principal attraction at the Victoria next
week, was not the result OF good for
tune but of persistent, intelligent effort.
Miss De Remer made her professional
debut two years ago as the prima donna
in musical show and after a season on
the road returned to New York. where
she forthwith accepted two engagements
one as principal in the Midnight
Frolic' and another in pictures Hell
first picture engagement proving sue.
cessful Miss De Remer decided to for
sake the speaking stage for the silent
drama. in which her work has attracted
favorable attention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
Has Earned Her Vacation!

Lotus Robb, who has charmed Phila-
delphians as leading woman in why
Marry" at the Adelphi, is going a to
take her first vacation this sum 45er
since her entrance into a professional
career. Miss Robb vowed that she would
not stop work until she reached Broad
way and each summer found her in
some stock company improving her
knowledge Of stagecraft. Now that she
has made her Broadway hit in this play
she feels that she Is entitled to a rest
and plans a sojourn in the Canadian
woods the coming summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
Cartoon Characters Nitalized

THE Better ole" brings TO life three
wel-knowu characters who had pre-
viously existed only in the drawings OF
Bruce Bairnsfather. Usually. when car
toons are put into a play the result is
a failure, for most of the adapters do
not succeed in the task of making the
stage characters look or act s the pub
lie imagined they would lock and act
after seeing them only in black and
white, The Better ole" had the good
torture to be written by the man who
had drawn the original characters
Captain Bairnsfather was aided by Cap
tain Arthur Eliot, also of the British
army. They have made the three
Tommies real
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
ARMY AND NAVY SHOW
Newport News Players to Appear st
Walnut

An entertainment OF unusual interest
Theatre beginning February "a. where
the Army and Navy Players will hold
forth for the week. These soldiers and
sailors. each OF whom has seen service
overseas, were banded together for the
as they arrive from the trenches. They
are stationed at Newport News where
thousands of soldiers daily are debark-
ing.
to obtain money to rebuild an old taber-
nacle for a theatre and instead OF ask
ing for money, they are working for Il.
Eighteen professionals are with the COM
pany and every man wears either the
khaki or the navy blue. Not ono out
slider even helped with the music or the
lyrics. The Twelfth Artillery Band OF
thirty-nve pieces accompanies the play
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
ACTRESS AND FARMERETTE
Cecil Spooner Also Active in
War Work

The food problem doesn't bother Cecil
Spooner. who opens In THE Brat" at
the Walnut next week. She has her
own war garden up in Bridgeport Conn,
where the heroine OF "RafYies'' and The
Dancer and the King" may be seen at
times digging or driving a tractor. Her
enthusiasm in "farmeretting' Is only
equal to her zeal for dancing.
Miss Spooner, as member of the
Stage Women's War Relief, has been
instrumental In organizing the Rip Van
Wrinkle Clubs in this country, where
soldiers are served free meals ard In
cidentally given opportunity to trip the
light fantastic toe" Miss Spooner her
self is one Cf the best dancers on the
American stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
Pen and Pencil Show

One OF the most interesting features
of the Might in Bohemia" OF the Pen
and Pencil Club at the Bellevue STRAIT
ford on the night of February 2s, will
be the poster contest. Walter Hoban.
who has just been discharged from the
army In which he was q FIRST lieuten-
ant, will appear for the first time in
this city In an act which created a SEN
satlon when staged at the Friars' Club
in New York. He executes some of his
cartoons before the audience almost as
quickly as the spectator can think.
Krteghoff and Hanlon, of the Ledger
stan, also will be seen in original acts
Governor sproul has written that he
and his stan will be present.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
REGULAR JOHN PAUL BART
Hero Of "Tailor.Made Man" MAY Sup.
ply Metaphor

Not a few really expressive words
in our language have been derived
from plays at one time popular, In
which some character has shown quail
ties distinctive or odd. From Shylock
to Beau Brummel the stage has sup
piled designating titles to men of every
day life. 1t may not be too presuming
to suggest that soon we may be re-
ferring to some energetic, ambitious
young man as "a regular John Paul
Bart"
For John" as the leading spirit in
"A Tailor-Made Man." now at the Gar
rick. gives an example of initiative to
been Observation-Disclosures waiting for
some encouragement to develop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
War Posterl at Nixon

Fred G. Nixon -Nirdlinger. during the
posters, not only in the Liberty Loan
campaign, but in the drives for recruits,
war chest. Red Cross and all OF the Al
lied causes. The result OF this hobby
Theatre, where is on display probably
the best private collection Of war posters
to be seen in this country. Representa-
tives OF the English commission have
presented a complete set of their war
posters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
"CIRCUS PLAY" COMING
"Live Forever" Stage Story Of the Saw.
dust Ring

A new comedy soon to be seen here
10, Live Forever" whose author, Arthur
Bennett. has been writing for several
years in the Saturday Evening Post
and other magazines under the pen
name OF l.. B. Yates. The play deals
with circus life, and is based upon a
series of short stories that will be re-
membered by magazine readers. Two
cf these stories, "The Passing of Para
gon Pete" and Marrying Meal
Ticket" provide the substantial incl
dents of the plot. and the priucipa
are a race-track follower and
circus queen"
The cast IL of considerable distinc-
tion. Marie Nordstrom, known TO
vaudeville audiences and also TO theatre
patrons, who saw her In The Passing
Show Ct 1917" has the role of the
circus girl, supported by Robert Nc
Wade, a well-schooled and able player
James Lackaye and William Harrigan,
who recently returned from service In
France.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
Central High Class Banquets

Members OF the one hundred and thir-
ty-hrst class OF Central High School held
their banquet at KuGler's restaurant last
evening. with many OF the faculty pres
ent. Professor Thaddeus Gorecki, Frank
G. Long. president of tire Glars Joseph
III. Bil<en, second honor man Of the class,
and Calvin o. Aithouse. delivered ad'
dresses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15
Dance for Inau.nzs Orphan.

More than 500 girls employed by the
2 q. budd M..sfssturinsm sst,ud, 8 Company e c,.s J
s;$ :s: 81 sss e. sfss Is s sesssss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15

Ne success Of "A Tailor-Made Man"
<~)1h Grant MITCHELL at the Garrick shows
= 8srris have decided to prolonx the
oot tor two weeks beyond the
Rsss'sss "a 3 s.slS,nss:s.. AZ .s:s:;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-02-15

The Winter Garden Is what hortI-
cuNurists would call perennial
bloorner.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07
Clear, Peachy Skin
Awaits Anyone Who
Drinks Hot Water
Says an Insids bath. before break.
fast helps W hook and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Sparkling and vivacfous - merry.
bright. aiert-a good, clear skin and .
natural. rosy. healthy complexion arc
assured only by pure blood. II only
every man and woman could be In.
duced to adopt the morning inside bath
what a gratifying change would take
place. Instead Of the thousands Of sick
ly. anaemic looking men. women and
girls. with pasty or muddy complex.
Ions; instead OF the multitudes Of
nerve wrecks" ''rundowns." brain
Tags" and pessimists. we should see a
virile. optimistic throng Of rosy-cheek.
ed people everywhere.
An inside bath Is had by drinking
each morning before breakfast a glass
Il real hot water with a teaspoonful Of
limestone phosphate In It to wash from
he stomach liver. kidneys and ten
ards Of bowels the previous days In
|, ,Ilgestible waste. sour lamentations
md poisons. thus cleansing. sweeten.
ing and freshening the entire alimen
,ary canal before putting more food
into the stomach.
Those subject to sick beadache. bill
iousness. nasty breath. rheumatism
colds; and particularly those who nave
a palIid. sallow complexion and who
are constipated very often. are urged
to obtain a quarter pound Of limestone
phosphate at the drugstore. which will
cost but a triHe. but is sufficient to
demonstrate the quick and remark.
able change in both health and appear.
ance awaiting those who practice In
ternal sanitation. We must remember
that inside cleanliness is more import
ant than outside. because the skin does
not absorb impurities to contaminate
the blood. while the pores In the thirty
feet of bowels do.-Adv.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07
MEXICO TO HAVE
BRITISH COLONY

LONDON. Oct. 0. (By Mail -
Brigadicr General A. G. Critchley.
IL going TO take n chosen party OF
ATTY fellow British officers to settie
on n millionaire ranch about 400
miles north OF Mexico City. Hc
says Mexico Is the coming country
OF tho world"
Discussing tho reported opposl-
ton to his colonization scheme OF
the British and American govern
mcnts. he said:
I'VE are not going out to stir up
trouble. have no urgent need OF
taking the officers with me. hut !
want to give the lads u chance II
they've got enough grit In them to
make good. and l want company.
Both my father and my brother are
coming out with me. but with fifty
Englishmen in the party we can be
very happy"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07
AN OLD RECIPE
To DARKEN HI||
SAGE TEA AND SULPHUR TURIN
GRAY, FADED HAIR DARK
AND GLOSSY.

Almost everyone knows ,ha, S,,,
Tea and Sulphur, properly CON.
podrded. brings back the natural
color and lustre to the hair vh,.
faded. streaked or gray. Yea, 10
the only way to get this mixture IN
to mako II at home. wa!ch Is nuy
and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply AK al ny,
drug store for "Wyeths Sage ,nd
Sulphur Compaund." Yop win sM
a large bottle Of this old.tims ieeln
Improved BY the addition Of other ID
gradients. at very little cost. Evay.
body uses this preparation nov, b.
cause no one can possibly tell hat
you darkened your hair, as Il does
II so naturally and evenly. YM
dampen a sponge or soft brush vlA
II and draw this thru your hall, ut
ing one small strand at q time. BY
morning the gray hair disappear,
and after another application or Two
your hair becomes beautifully dirt,
thick and glossy ard you LOOK ysiH
yndhger.--Adv.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07
HUM0R BLENDS
WITH PATHOS
IN LE 7 TIERS

WASHINGTON. d. c., Nov. g.
Much of the humor and some OF the
tragedy of the war are poured daily
into the Bureau OF War Risk Insnr-
ance. which has the enormous task
Of administering the insurance and
allotment accounts of all men in tie
military service.
At the first OF the month the let
day. later falling to 10000 or 50.-
900. Between 5000 and 100000
pieces of mail are sent out daily.
Remittances for insurance preminms
numbered 1,203.792 between July
IA and October Z, having a value of
,$s,7s4,1s6.
Handling such a tremendous
quantity OF mail. dealing with men
whose names in scores OF instances
are identical, necessitates the most
punctilious accuracy, to assure that
the proper account is credited. One
mother who wrote to ask about an
allotment made by her son. Jim. was
asked to be more specific in identify
ing the soldier. She wrote back.
somewhat indignant in her motherly
pride:
"You must have noticed Jim, be-
cause he's six feet tall"
The bureau is constantly remind
ing persons with whom 1t has deal
ings to send notification CT any
change in address. One person took
this injunction very literally.
Dear Government" she wrote,
this is to let you know l am stay
ing a while with my folks at simp-
kins Falls"
Manifest willingness to obey the
law and the honesty Of the average
American are portrayed in most OF
the letters, but in none better than
the enc replying Ito a formal in
quiry whether the mother OF GER
tain soldier who asked govern
ment allowance for her, had any
support. She conscientiously re-
Piled: .s
"Only Fred's hens"
The mail section of the bureau
has been put on a 16-hour basis to
keep the handling of mail strictly
current. One shift works from 8
to 5 o'clock each day, another COM
ing on at / o'clock in the morning
to work until 8. Great mail trucks
make hourly trips to the postoffice,
day and night.
Letters containing insufficient in
formation-and there are many Of
them-entail great trouble. They
are turned over to index searchers,
who comb the files for other papers
until the case in question is beyond
doubt. This group Of employees works
from s O'Clock until midnight.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07
MEMORIAL CHURCH
PLAN FOR CANTIGNY

CANTIGNY, France, Oct. TO-
(By .MaiD.-This village. where the
American troops first went over the
top" in earnest after the Germans,
the first OF the many towns and vii
lagos the American army liberated
for France. will soon have new
church. on the front of which will
appear the inscription. Gift Of the
American People,"
Until 1t IL possible to restore the
old stone edifce. the church will be
located in one of the American Red
Cross huts. The nrst ceremony TO
be celebrated there will be the mar
riags Of the asvghtsz Of the nsyer
ofi Cant'gny. ,arrs4yr,y = .,,s -sp
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1919-11-07

The famous Luray Cave Ave ~ :, ,.:. r..
county. Virgins, undsi,'', a .os,Ist, d
many chambers, only .s,S :; ,'' explored
There are several tis.. r.. q !. sls W.
the depth Of tho sisIs .s.,, ~.
est being about sso fss'' 'I''''