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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
TAYLOR RIDGE

James Miller left Wednesday for 4 short
visit at the home OF Henry Jackson in
Wyoming and at the home of John ".
Miller of EarlviIls, III.
Mr. ana Mrs. Russell Mcconnell of
Marcus. Iowa visited Thursday at the
homes OF Cy McMichael and s. o. Heath.
Miss Hannah Miller Is visiting at the
home of James Miller
The Red Cross Branch held business
meeting at the hall Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Linder visited Wed
nesday in Cambridge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
KOLCHAK GIVES UP OMSK.

London. Sept. 1.-Omsk is being
evacuated today and Admiral Koi-
chak's headquarters are being
transferred to Nikolayevsk, accord
ind to a Bolshevik wireless mes
sage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-09-01
PURLIC NOTICE.

After this date 1 will not be re
sponsible for any debts contracted
by anyone other than myself.
Aag. %. 1919. FRANK LAEDEKE.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
MR.. BREESKIN GRABS A FIDDLER

and his fellow artists in for. II WAS
not long before the great artist had
every member Of the organization
doing his best TO live up TO the
tones and mastery rendition OF q
first violin score that seemed to
sway and predominate every selec-
tion played. The audience was
likewise quick 20 catch the spirit of
the AFFAIR and applause was fro
Quently given.
On the second day during the att
ernoon performance Director Brees-
kin surrendered his baton TO his
brother who Conducted the orchestra
through the entire score In masterly
fashion.
Genuineness ana absolute realism
are two factors in the enormous
success which Ceril r. De Mile has
attained as a motion picture diryu-
tor. These qualities are present N
Male and Female Mr.. DE MiIle'a
latest Paramount-ATTvTaf picture.
WHICH was adapted from Sir James
NJ BArrie's famous play. -"'rh. Ad-
mirable Cr1chton." which opens is
second week at Moore's Garden
Thcater today. IL is Mt DE- Miles
desire that every property or FUR
nishing used in his productions be
the best that cat be bought Prop
critics used IN his latest picture
total thousands OF dollars IN value.
One toilet set alone cost 5000. and
the gorgeous gowns worn by Gloria
Swanson. Lila l@ee ami f..-l,e DAM
ieIs. who are ih the cast. are worth
q handsome price.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

or the hundreds OF people who re-
marked about the beautiful musical
score as given by the Rialto Orches-
ira during the past week and the
exceptionally excellent manner in
which same was rendered. probably
few realized that while hearing IL
they were listening to an artist who.
in concert, had drawn as high as
$40 per seat
Elias Breeskin. the celebrated
Russian violinist, heard in concert
in Washington very recently and
who last year toured the country
as co-artist with Caruso. is the
younger brother Of Daniel Breeskin.
director of the Rialto orchestra He
has been sojourning in Washington
the past few days for reasons in
which young Dan Cupid may be held
completely responsible. The younger
Mr.. Breeskin strolled into the Rislto
one day the early part OF this week
intent upon enjoying the show. He
was doomed to disappointment.
however, for he was hardly seated
before the elder brother was made
aware of his presence and from
that point on and for two or three
days afterward Rialto patrons were
given a treat Mr.. Breeskin was
promptly called TO the music-room
by his brother. provided with the
finest violin in the possession OF any
Of the orchestra members. and
bIuntly speaking. put TO work
Director Breeskin. at the time he
took the above action. little realized
just what he was letting himself
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

Announcement was made yester-
day by Harry NJ. Crandall. owner of
the chain of CrandaIl theaters in
the Capital. that the York Theater.
occupying the entire square between
Princeton and Quebec streets on
Georgia avenue northwest. and con-
stituting the eighth house in the
Crandall circuit. will be opened to
the public on Wednesday night. No
vember 26.
The York represents the most
modern design of photoplay theater.
the seating arrangements being en-
tirely on one floor with a comfort
able capacity of 1000. The front
of the building is of tapestry brick.
trimmed with white stone and mar
BILE. The spacious lobby Is. artistical-
ly arranged and of unusual height.
insuring perfect ventilation at all
times. The auditorium proper is
especially handsome, a novel treat
ment having been given the pros
cenium arch by the installation of a
silken canopy effect over the or
chestra, which lends itself to multi
colored lighting of exceptional
beauty. Every provision has bee n
made for the comfort and conven-
fence of patrons. commodious and
handsomely furnished rest rooms
and ample promenades being pro-
vided.
The new house will be under the
management of Mr.. Nathan Glasser.
a prominent figure in local theatri-
cal circles. Mr.. Glasser has had a
wide experience in house conduct,
as well as in the capacity of repre-
sentative in the Washington terri
tory of some of the foremost pro-
ducers connected with the motion
picture industry.
The policy at the York will be
similar to that in operation in the
other residential 1fandan houses.
There will be a d>fly change of pro-
gram and only the best in silent
drama. with orchestral accompani-
ment of superior merit, will be Of
fered. The full orchestra will be
under the direction OF Alfred DAN
drea. who has assembled a playing
organization of unusual merit.
On the Georgia avenue frontage
and in the entrance lobby the York
is equipped with a series of decora-
tive three-sheet frames in sufficient
number to permit the
of the entire weeks list of attrac-
tions. The outside of the house. fur
thermore, is brilliantly Illuminated
with q hood-light device that gives
the front of the edifice the effect of
daytime brightness.
The chief photoplay feature of the
gala opening bill, arranged for
wednesday night, will be "23h
Hours Leave" featuring Douglas
Mclean, Washington's own star,
supported by Doris May and an ex-
ceptionally well balanced cast. This
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
Skinner Takes Rank
AS Insurance Champ

Whatever else he may claim in the
form of achievement during his the
atrical career. Otis Skinner is safe to
place A wager that he is the most
highly insured actor in America. IL
is doubtful if even Douglas Fair
banks and Charlie Chaplin, the film
stars, are carrying as much tnsur-
ance on their lives az there is on Mr..
SINNERS. Up to this hour OF writ
ing it has piled up TO sl.250,OOO.
To be sure. Mr.. Skinner hasn't TAX
en- out all of this sum on himself. nor
has Charles Frohman, Inc, under
whose management he is now tour
ing in The Rise Of Peter Barban.'
which comes to Washington soon
The beneficiary and the insurer is
the moving picture concern for whom
Mr.. Skinner has agreed to make a
picture OF "Kismet" when he gets
the time
John A. Morrison. agent for the
Aetna Insurance Company. Of Chica-
go, is now engaged in placing the
policies with fifteen different COM
panies. He already has placed $780,
COO. and expects to have the remain
der written in a short time.
Meanwhile Mr.. Skinner is one OF
the most carefully attended men in
the United States. II he even
sneezes or stubs his toe, high
priced physician pounces on him.
equipped with all kinds Of remedies,
On several occasions when he has
arrived in a city to begin a weeks
engagement he has found awaiting
him in his dressing room, bottles of
arnica and other liniments, boxes OF
pills, bsndages, and once a pair OF
crutches.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
Opera Founded on
Tarkington's Story
To Be Presented

Gilbert Millcr's production OF
Andre Messengers romantic opera.
Monsieur Beaucaire." founded on
Booth Tarkington's famous story.
with libretto by Frederick Ions
dale. and lyrics by Adrian Ross. will
he given the first performance in
America on Thursday evening. De-
cember IL. at the New Amsterdam
Theater. New YORK
1t was the triumphant production
of Monsieur Beaucaire" in London
that established Mr.. Miller. an
American. as the foremost light
opera impresario Of the British
metropolis.
There it was looked upon as an
other bond of interest between tho
great allies. Not only the pro-
ducer. but also the author Of the
original story and the actor who
played the leading role. are Ameri-
cans. The composer is a French
man and the librettist and lyricist
are EngIishmen.
London theatergoers FASTENED to
acclaim it and to crowd the theater
where it was presented.
Mr.. Miller himself has returned
To America to supervise the produc-
tion nf the play here, and il will
be given with the same ensemble
as in London and with the same
superb scenic investiture.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
FARCE-COMEDY OWN PORTIA

There is a young lady with My
Lady Friends" the new farce comedy
coming to the Shubert-Belasco this
evening. who. besides being quite sue
cessful as an actress, has also the
distinction OF being the only actress
on the stage who can step into any
courtroom IA the United States and
practice law. The young lady is Miss
Jessie Maggie. a young Kansas girl.
whose father is a prominent Judge in
Kansas City.
She was educated at a girls semi
nary, and after graduating went into
her fathers law office and took up the
study of law. She has her papers and
is considered quite a lady barrister.
Last season. while playing Chicago.
she spent quite a bit OF her time
around the various courts, especially
the moral court. where most OF the
POORER people have their divorce cases
tried and also where one will meet
with women who are unfortunate. One
morning a case was called of a poor
soul who had no one TO defend her
and Miss Nagle. who happened TO be
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

In court, asked n she might defend
her. The judge granted the request
and Miss Nagle asked for a jury trlal
and through her persuasVeness and
eiOquence turned the tide IN favor Of
the woman, and won her a decree
AGAINST her shiftless husband After
the trial Miss Nagle was congra tulated
both by the presiding judge and the
district attorney. and several times
after that she was called upon to try
cases OF a similar nature She re-
ceiNes no compensation for this. being
only too glad, as she says. to help
her sister sex
Since then she has become known as
the lawyer actress"
George Backus. one of the best
known character actors on the Ameri-
can stage. will be seen in the role
m originated in AT S:45" when Will
lam A. Brady. Ltd. presents that
Owen Davis melodrama OF mystery,
marriage and murder at the Shubert-
GarriCk for one week commencing
tonight.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
HARRY'S FIRST AMIABLE ALIAS

it is so different from my real self"
Mr.. First is an oldtimer in one
sense: that Is. he has been in vaude-
yilie Tor many years, those years
back when vaudeville was known as
variety. But when the first Potash
and Perimutter plays were introduc-
ed. In 1913, Harry then became Maw-
russ and Mawruss he has been ever
since
Charles Ray, supported by wini-
fred Westover. has now almost I'm
ished his current picture-"Watch
Out, William" In order to finish up
in schedule time IL was necessary for
Mr.. Ray and his cast to put in a
couple of nights Of overtime In addi-
HoQ "a their daily tasks.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
Aphrodite" Ready
For Gotham Premiere
Tomorrow Evening

The first presentation in America
of "Aphrodite' will take place at
the Century Theater. New York, to-
morrow night when +. Ray Com
stock and Morris Gest will offer
this famous Partisan sensation.
written by Pierre Frondaye and
George c. Hazelton and founded
upon the celebrated novel by Pierre
Louys.
The staging is under the direction
of E. Lyall Swete. while the choreo-
graphic scenes and dances are be-
ing arranged by Michel Fokine, "a
famous Russian dancer, who will
live long in theatrical history as
the man who created the modern
Russian ballet
The scenery has been painted in
London by Joseph and Philip Har-
ker and the costumes are by Percy
Anderson and Leon Bakst.
Rebearsals are now under way
day and night at the Century Thea
ter for this spectacular production
CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
Attractions Listed
At Local Theaters
For Week of Dec. |
HdSaie E7Fo,l
|CSUr1I

BELASCO-Roland Vests mystery
play. The Unknown Purple; :"
George Probcrt. Jean Stuart,
Benedict MacQuarrie. Herbert
Ashton. Vivian Allen. Eveta
KnmdScn. Joseph Slaytor. Henry
BEDDING. Arthur LeVien. Grant
sherman and E. i. Duane in the
cast: usual Wednesday and Sat-
urday natiness will be given
NATIONAI-0tis Skinner in his
new comedy. The Rise of Peter
Rarhan." written by Maud Skin
nor and Jules Eckert Goodman; {;
scenes laid in Western Pennsyl-
vania and California: cast will
include q. B. Clarence. Mary
Shaw. Ruth Rose. Thurlow Ber-
CONTINUED on PAGE THREE
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
THE YORK MAKES ITS BOW

subject Is conceded to be the fin
est comedy Offering OF the year. The
principal subsidiary feature will be
Mack Sennett's supreme comedy
triumph, "Salome VS.. Shenandoah
Distinguished names. associated
with every departme of produc-
tion. add interest to the first Wash
ington presentations of THE Gay
Old Dog" new comedy-dra star:
ring that noted Broadway farceur
John Cumberland. which will be seen
as the chief feature of the bill at
CrandaH's Theater the first three
days of this week. and at CrandaIrs
Knickerbocker on Thursday and
Friday. The picture was adapt ed
from the story by Edna Ferber. by
Mrs. Sidney Drew. and produced in
photoplay form by Hobart Henley
The story by Edna Ferbcr is a
winner! Published in the Metropoli-
tan Magazine in 1917. it created n"
Every year Edward J. O'Brien, a lit
erary critic and authority. gathers
together the twenty best short
stories of the year and publishes
them in one volume. In 1917 Edna
Ferber's The Gay Old Dog won a
prominent place in the collection.
Miss Ferber's is a name well
known in the literary world. Every
book shelf boasts several Of her
books. for she writes real. stories
about real pcople-her stories arc
loved and understood by all classes
Some Of her most widely read books
are Roast Beef Medium" Dawn
O'Hara.' "Buttered Side Down
Personality Plus" Emma McChes
ney." and Fanny Herself" Cheer
full by Request" her newest book, is
volume Of short stories, contain,
ing The Gay Old Dog" which has
been pronounced her best short
story.
The Follies OF, the Day" the at
traction at the Gayety Theater this
week. held a record last season for
the greatest amount OF business at
the Gayety Theater.
Lloyd Hughes Is the latest graduate
OF the Ince school to be promoted 10
the star class. Hughes Is possibly
the youngest actor on the screen 10
achieve this marked honor. which
was awarded him by Thomas HI. Ince
in recognition Of the fine artistry of
his recent impersonations. The con-
tract signed recently covers a period
OF hve years. during which the young
star win appear IN a number Of care
fully selected stories by the leading
screen writers of the day.
Mr.. John Cermon. one or the al
rectors OF the Columbia Amusement
Company. spent several days in town
last week with Harry o. Jarboe,, man.
aser Of the Gayety Theater.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

II is not pleasant to have to answer
to two names. That Is the predica-
ment of Harry First. who plays
Mawruss Perlmutter in Business Be-
fore Pleasure at Polls Theater this
week. lie has been playing the role
of Mawruss for six years and in ho-
tel Iobbies. restaurants and on the
street. he is often greeted with the
words:
"iIello. Mawruss."
do j mind being called that?''
asked Mr.. First mo, because I
rather like the stage Ma~russ, al
though he Is a different character
than l. The stage Mawruss Is a
quarrelsome man. while 1 am really
very shy and quiet I guess the rea-
son ! like the part 20 wen is because
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

Garrck a has aIrea
enjoyed long a o
1OO
gather
should
perennial
the
m
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23
A COLUMN OF THEATER GOSSIP
By EARLE DORSEY

ue sonbrero owner fee simple of the worlds most usne
and eonvulsve sgEle will file s1s
night the National query reiterated
print at least of times since the strike Ed
Wynn doing for living?
Mr-tha Is Docor-Wynn found himself with somewhat un-
certain future before him
signed He was out of lob Temporarily and he was far too
faee comedian his lot with old might
eaorng for his services 1t
thinking to the future of comedian
and is unnatural that the
ped out for themselves by funmehans like Joso Hitchcock
and few other nbad headne suddenly
Tor this truly eminent dispenser of merriment
In the meantime Broadway asking answering
questions concerning Wynn, but only within few
ment The of edition Wynn
Carnival musical which, numerically qualifying phrase
seems destined for annual revision and feshenng from
~ wynn mas not lost his cunning for comic diagnosis amid
the trials OF a producers life
% ameIn His huor has deDrecory personality
dsep", shows in which this
standing and when one considers that
head Of their @ @ % S S % @ UnE 0ssn ssaPns & nvss,' at the
anus time" throw together concoon of
n wynDs at
1t of
comedian cfson craw
heard and shi, se Mr. % crawfora Sa,
that advance agents have elucidate in ber varu.
an and hay way though is atosher likely that My Lady Friends
pness and the
Nevertheless is
olaseO
ss.y from the fact that Puritan
soothe f S0S' and something worthwhile is necessary
The Gerek offers
100 p @ S @ % IN o View n 1Ss 1T M Of the frankly
SSa ] are "y ] marriage m and murder trinity of theme that
perennial
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to ha s M
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anchored
@ s' @ ns seen of @ @ % sus % Of % Se
ERA saon which . high praise coming from Mr. BrOun of
After seeing the
sikh even though
rabbits or start nin
this clever trksTS is that
] idsh not you m know ] n after AL all, that ] there isn't really any gold in
by the experiment except little superficial glitter.
- & Ss % M %o t19E %ddnE .n good
rusty silk hat iaeOed about bit with
a of times
maEnaon with which it ~as aeed aowe~sr 'paT par
1s nj e' Ss3s
old silk hat and stirred them up bit
When ontgumes Irene" burst on the Capital tn. sam.
week Mr. belaseo play mersd nearly all present Irene"
and found hef
up
her title by becoming the village
of
Westminster Ca can IRE frequently n pick them accurately
lot
Vanderbilt a
Edith Daynrst
mnence Dayh
genuine
las
James Montsomery light
appeal for "Irene Harry Tierney a
hurdle
Of varied maiden scribblngs write
else
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who
that
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in
Broadway the other night the
Longlegged n
"Ling Longer Lefty which Miss Charlotte
one roles
This comedy of
in which Miss Greenwood before
and
Nest
Miss Greenwood and
play made
oil a szeabe
the
play started IN IKE comedy with Incidental
among D.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

Mr.. John Germon, one or the ul-
rectors or the Columbia Amusement
Company. spent several days in town
last week with Harry o. Jarboe.' man
ager Of the Gayety Theater.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-23

CONTINUED ON PAGE TWO.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Rev. A. J. Rehkop

Phoenix, June 12.-The more
important ranges of the state now
are we'll stocked with early summer
grasses and forage plants, while the
greater number of them show con-
tinued improvement, according to
the weather bureaus range report
for the past week. The report add
ed that the supervisor of the Sit
greaves National Forest declared
the season appeared to be unusually
favorable for all classes of stock.
Stock gives promise of good
market steers by the end of June, :"
said tn e Sitgreaves supervisor.
Growth has been rapid and by the
middle of April practically every
thing was safe. a few losses occurr
ing up to May L.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Tres AlamOs Items
Especial Correspondent

Mrs. J. N. Lester from Muskogee
Okla, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
w. H. Harwood.
Mr.. F. M. De Long is visiting
his sister, Mrs. w. w. Benson,
from Camp Cody, N. M.
Mr.. Benson and Mr.. Rollins have
just harvested their oat crop, with
splendid yield.
w. H. Harwood and family have
returned from Box Canyon, where
they spent last week on a camping
trip.
Misses Rosebud and Lois Young
have returned from Benson, where
they spent the last week as house
guests of Victoria Bernal.
Last Sunday Mr.. Benson and son
Walter D. took a short trip to
Douglas returning Wednesday with
Mr.. Benson S nephew Clinton.
Friday evening a small cyclone
struck the residence Of Walter Ben
son, completely destroying it. A
new house is nearing completion.
Mr.. L. A. Carter expects toleave
soon for Douglas, where he will
visit with his son, and then he
leaves for Portland, Or Mr.. Carter
has been superintendent of the Tres
Alamos Sunday School.
The party given Wednesday
evening by Mrs. w. H. Harwood,
in honor of the fourth birthday
anniversary of her small son,
Douglas, was enjoyed by number
of kiddies. Refreshments of ice
cream. cake and candy were served,
under the large trees at five o clock.
The table was attractively arranged
with white flowers and a large
birthday cake, with four candles.
Those present were: Walter d. and
Clinton Benson, Sarah, Robert,
Eddie, John and Lewis Crump and
Bobby and Douglas Harwood.
Don't forget the big dance at the
Auditorium on Saturday evening
June 28th.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
BENSON cocHlsE COUNTY, ARIZONA JUNE "A, 1919
Outdoor Services

Union Church Services will be
held on the High School lawn every
Sunday evening at eight O'Clock
during the remaining Sundays Of
June and July.
Rev. c. w. Stark, of Tombstone
and Rev. Lewis A. Stark, of Tue
son, will conduct the services dur
log June and July respectively.
Everybody is cordially invited to
attend these services and to give
these visiting ministers a large
audience.
c. c. Cash.
Rev RehkOD
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Notice

This is to give notice that will
not be responsible for any bills
contracted III my name, unless
made by myself in person.
(Signed) G. D. IoLI.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Booze Is Not a Good Cure
From the Ames, Iowa, Intelligencer.

When a man comes to you all
doubled up with pain and declares
he will die in your presence unless
YOU procure him drink of whiskey
send him to a doctor or else give
him dose of Chamberlain S Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is
a mistaken notion among a whole
lot of people that booze is the best
remedy for collie and stomach ache.
For sale by Moss Pharmacy.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Contributions to the Salvation
Army Fund

The $4,000, 900 Salvation Army
Home Work fund has been raised
largely through the cooperation
of the Order of Elks throughout
the country. Tucson Lodge No.
385 B. P. O. E., through Mr.. c. F.
Moss, member of the order, ap-
portioned Benson S quote at $50,
which was contributed by the per
sons named in the list below:
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14
Returning Soldier Boys

Raymond A. Dixon, son of 4. W..
Dixon, of this place, a member of
the 314th Engineers, A. E. F. +,
arrived home from oversee last
Sunday. He landed in Boston on
May 10Th, leaving that place on
the 28th with body of troops for
San Francisco, where he received
his discharge. Ray is looking fine
and husky after his army experience
of nearly twelve months, and is
glad to be back once more in his
good old home country. He ex-
poets to take up railroading again,
and went to Tucson a day or so ago
to report at division headquarters
of the road.
Carlos Castaneda came in Mon
day from Fort Bliss, near Ell Paso,
where the Arizona boys of the 34Oth
Field Artillery were demobilized
followed during the week by Merrill
Scott, Archie Theroux, and young
Barney, whose father is a we'll
known ranchman. Carlos was with
the regimental band, which made a
great reputation, both with the
army and the civilian population.
These boys were all with the Army
of Occupation on the Rhine. and
all returned fit and healthy looking
and equal to another campaign.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14

The Buena M. E. Church gave a
farewell social to Rev. A. J. Reh-
kop last Saturday night and pre-
sented him with handsome lea
ther suitcase as appreciation for the
services he has rendered.
The Benson signal., 1919-06-14

The Patagonian says the Baca
Float Oil Company has been organ
ICED and it is proposed to drill for
oil or the Float holdings.