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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
jOHnm..CCO3MaCN LOOKS FORWARD
 TOCOuCERiHEER.

The following is taken from a let ter sent to MT. Cunningham, Iocai manager for M. Steinert 6S Co., by D, F. McSweeney, associate manager of John Mccormack, the famous tenor singer, who will appear at Polls theatre on next Sunday afternoon:
 Tt seems to be the unanimous opiu- ion of New York critics and others who have been listening to John Me Cormack sing for several years that he never gave q greater concert, than the one he sang at the HippOdrOme here Sunday night.
 II might add that he never was more thoroughly satisfied with him self than on that occasion. He sang 23 songs in all, and the demonstra- ton at the close of the concert was perhaps the most remarkable ever witnessed in theatre in this city,
 He is looking forward with un- usual interest to his Bridgeport en- gagement next Sunday. In fact, il is no secret that he is more determined to make good next Sunday than at any time in his whole career.
 Like all successful men John Nc Cornack has his detractors, but he has some wonderful friends. Several men and women in and around Bridgeport have proven their friend ship was not misplaced.
 We will leave here on the o'clock train Sunday, arriving at Bridgeport about 2:3O.
 Looking forward with pleasure to seeing you all again,
 sincerely yours,
 ID. r. M'SWEENE.Y.' ?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
Belgian Ogs Perform
 ifficult FcatS for Camera

Dogs in a photo-play can sometimes cause no end of hairs to turn gray on the head of a director. But in the filming of The Country Cousin in which Elaine Hammerstein makes her debut as a Selznick star, director Alan CrosIand considered himself ex- tremely fortunate in securing for his cast, two highly trained Belgian war dogs.
 A particularly trying and difficult bit of acting around which much of the future development of the play depended, deyolved upon the canine characters. The scenes were to be photographed along the shore of Long Island Sound. The animals had to be sent into the water quite q ways out from shore, where in structions and shouts would hardly carry to them. Once the cameras were started, complete reliance had to
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
EMPIRE.

Doris May, the pretty screen actress who was recently raised to stardom by Thomas H. Ince, has packed a rec ord of achievement into the IT years that she has spent on this terrestrial ball. At four she was playing her own compositions on the piano in public. She studied elocution at seven and completely Outstr!pped her class, ac- cording to the professor at Puget Sound University who taught her. When Kubelik, the famous violinist, made Q public appearance at San Francisco. nine-year-od Doris was his acCompantst. At the age of 12 she drilled thousands Of little people in folk dances for the San Diego eXposi- t:on Two years later she appeared at the Thee studio and asked the fa-
 nous producer for q chance to appear in pictures. When he inquired what she could do, she replied, T can do everythine." And on that basis she vas given a job---and made good. She was cast opposite Charles Raw and
 the other st9rs in several pictures,
 then Ince iud@ed her ripe for stellar
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
PARK Three Men Responsible For "TilG Miracle Man" Film

''The Miracle Man, the astonish- ing aramoUnt-Artcraft phOtoplay of an alI-Conquering faith, which comes to the Park Theatre beginning Sun day, December 21, for days, is a three-man product; for no less than three successful writers were enga ged to make it into a screen drama. Which may explain why if has been widely heralded by competent critics as by far the best photQplay of the year.
 To begin with Frank L. Packard, the well known all .hOr of short story fiction, familiar to every magazine reader in the United States through his unusual and clever stories, wrote the original His story, which has a short piece of fiction. was published Q few years ago in Nunsey's Naga- zine, and created much favora bIe comment all over the country
 Among those who read it was Geo. NJ Conan, the author -playwr1g ght, who saw at first glance that this lit tie story had wonderful opportuni- ties for stage production. MT. Conan got into touch with Mir. Packard, and after a few months turned out 3, play based on the story.
 This was The Miracle Man, a stage production which aroused a storm of enthusiasm in every big city in the country, and enjoyed Q tre- rnendous run in New york. MT. Co., han on writing the play improved greatly on some of the situations in the story and invented several new ones with telling effect.
 Viewing the play Tucker saw its marvellous possibilities for the film. Just as George Conan in his play inn proved on the original story. Tucker in the film had added and made more interesting and dramatic than was the stage adoption. Those who have seen "The Miracle Man" agree that it unfolds one of the most dramatic and gripping stories ever flashed on the silver sheet. This accounts in a measure for it's trem mendous populari- ty with all classes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
WEST END.

Theda Bara has scored again. Sev- eraI score tall mirrors reflect her graceful form as she skips and spins about in the costume of a, balIerina- The room of mirrors is one of the most striking settings in La Belle Russe," the William Fox photoplay which is shown at the West End theatre tonight. The star may be seen from scores of different angles at the same time-and at every an- gle she is a success.
 La Belle Russe,'' as shown yester- day, is indeed a tribute to David Be- Iasco, who penned the great drama from which it was adapted. Some years ago the play enjoyed a phe- nomenaI triumph and it's screen yer sion, made by Charles J. Brabin, and produced by William Fox, bids fair to be no less of a success.
 The photography of the picture is beautiful and Miss Bara's emotional work is superb.
 "Rubes and Robbers" reel Big ''F'' comedy. Bray Photograph and Fox News. will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
CASINO

Brother Elks and their women folk to the number of 1,0OC attended the mammoth indoor circus at the Ca slnC in honor of NIue. Bradna, thc famous equestrienne, who is one of the headltners now appearing with the R T. Richards Mammoth Indoor circus showing twice every day. The I1ll1s and their friends were given a ] ight royal reception by the perform CTS who outdid their best efforts to p,oase the critical gathering. Bill Stetnke, the cartoonist, who is also a Brother Elk again appeared in 3l1s famous clown act assisted by the other clowns attached to the show and ,he big audience fai .lE rocked in their seats at the cOmica1 antics of the funnakers. After the perfor- trance the Elks returned to their big club house where they enjoyed q dance during which Nme. Bra dna was the guest of honor.
 Tonight will be Bridgeport night at the big circus and several new fea- lures VII be introduced. The clowns have promised to present several new
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
PLAZA.


 There are nun. bsCless reasons wny you should be well entertained at the Plaza theatre the last half of this week starting today. Chief among them is the fact that ''The Country Cousin an e,-cegr:i snaf1y good feature drama, Is being shown there. Presi- dent Wilson said. 'Thoroughly worth while l enjoyed every minute of the play. Its message is real and wholesome" Theodore Roosevelt said, Bully: typical American play that everyone should see. Wid, the best cs-tic of the motion picture in dustry says, Makes a better picture than it did a play" It is out of the ordinary, very simple and human and for that reason very apDeaIing.' What more testimonials do you wish to prove the worth of The Country Cousin" with Elaine FIammerstein and a great all star Select cast. It was superlattve1y produced by special permission of Messrs. NIaw and Er- Ianger. As an extra added attrac- tion Charlie Chaplin will be seen in his funny classic, ''Thc FlOOrEvuIker."
 Toyland is the feature act and from the reports we have received from New Haven it is a big hit A Eiddie Revue for old and young is the billing. Belle MontrOse presents Her Only Chance and if you don't laugh at this act there must be some thing wrong with you Many other features complete the bill. Hearst News will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18

be placed on the dogs native intelli- gence and the results of rehGarsals.
 But as luck would have it, queer old character was found in one of the Long Island towns, who had been rearing Belgian police dogs for years. He had supplied many to the armies of the Allies. When told of the task the dogs would be called on to per- form, he smiled, stating it was like a primary lesson to them. And sure
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18

honors in her own name ard formed the co-starring team of Doris A<N and Douglas Mclean, which will ma q it's initial local appearance in Twenty three and a HalI Hours' Leave" at the Empire theatre on Sunday, 20th. It is a screen version of a humorous Mary Roberts Finehart story and is sad to be a thoroughly enjoyable screen comedy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18

Many of the girls are waiting anNioGsly for Leap Year, but perhaps they will not have to change their methods much.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18

Don't use a hard brush on your carpets every day. Alternate that brushing with a softer one.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18

enough it was. Under his guidance, they carried their roles without the slightest hitch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
LYRIC

IIE fGAC
 ''The Girl From Th7 Sea which is still attracting capacity houses at the Lyric theatre, contains two love stories. One Is reDlAte with many Imaginable situations and the other is just the contrary. The T~..er con tains many points of human interest that will appeal to everyone, while the former, none the less interesting will keep any audience amused from beginning to end. Allene Normand. portrayed by Mary Ann entler is the heroine of the play and her story will appeal to everyone man or woman and will stir the sympathies of all She never loses faith in her mothers pur- ity despite the apparent proof offered and in the end succeeds in convinc- irg everyone that she was a good E.0nan.
 Next week the POi players will of fer a typical Christmas play, "The Little Teacher which has a reputa- ton second to none in the theatrical world. This production was shown repeatedly in New York city to crowded houses and is appealing in it's plot, heart interest and other features which go to make up a first class evenings enter ertainment. Miss Mary Ann Dentler will again be seen in the title role and her previous work is the best recommen daIiOn Of her ability.
 The usual Sunday night photoplay concert has many good things to of fer. Manager Arvine in arranging the program had in mind the well known policy of the Lyric theatre, The public be pleased" and went to considerable expense of time and money to produce the excellent bill for the approval of Lyric patrons, Bryant Washburn will be the feature in his best picture, Putting It Over'' which proved decided attraction at the best houses in New York. The 14th episode of '"Ths Midnight Man featuring James J. Corbctt will be shown. The Pathe News and the Sennett Comedy, '"The Dentist with q concert by the Lyric orchestra will complete the bill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-18
QUILTY'S

Thursday. American Chain Go. Athletic As sociation.
 Friday. Advanced Dancing Class.
 Saturday. Qulty's Novelty Dance. Private Dancing Lessons. Every Afternoon and Evening.
 Christmas Eve. 4. A. Association.
 Christmas Afternoon. Matinee Dance.
 Christmas Night Annual Christmas Ball.-Advertise- nent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21

.
iting relatives and friends at Roches-
ter, returned home Monday.
Alfred Hallman went 20 st. Paul
today to attend the grand lodge
meetirg>of the A. o. U. w.
Mesdames M. Wolter and Samuel
Batcheler of Waterville, Mimi, were
calling in the city yesterday.
Raymond Mabee arrived home yes
terday from Norfolk, Va, to spend a
fifteen day 'furlough with his folks.
George Sutherland, the well known
insurance man whose headquarters
are in Fairmont, is visitor in Man
kato.
Corporal Ben. Beetsch, who served
at Camp Lewis, arrived home yester-
day, having been mustered out of
service at Camp Dodge, la.
Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Lehman have
left for their home in Kansas City
after visiting with the formers moth
er, Mrs. A. III. Gems, -116 State street.
Orrie Swan, a well known old resi-
dent of Garden City, is reported to be
seriously i'll. Mrs. Swan, who was
quite ill with the "fu' is reported to
be making a good recovery.
Aliens who have expressed desire
to join one of the free classes in
citizenship had their first lesson at
the high school building last evening,
the class being conducted by F. J.
Saterlee.
Claud Southwick of Wells was in the
city last evening, the guest of Mayor
l.. Champlin. Mr. Southwick will re-
turn to Mankato in a week or so to
assist in organizing county branch
of the State Realty Owners & Dealers
association
Messrs. George III. Hand, of Chi
cago, vice president and director OF
the Northwestern Colytic company
and Frank E. Spring, representative
of the company, were in the city today
with the object of locating an egg
preserving plant in this city.
H. c. Lefever Of Sleepy Eye is in
Mankato today. Mr. Lefever is a
trick bicycle rider and has travelled
extensively. He stated today that he
felt just as young as ever and could
still make. bike do some very
funny and surprising things.
Mrs. w. A. Anderson of Springfield
vas IL IiC~ Sity yCSICiudy Cdl11IlS vi
friends. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Ed. Fernholz of Springfield. and after
short stay in Mankato both ladies
continued to the twin cities where
they will visit for several days.
Paul Gentling, buyer for the
George E. Brett Inc.,s has returned
from a purchasing trip to New York
markets, where he selected spring
and summer goods for his depart
ment. He reports that advance
showing of styles are very attractive,
and that merchants are looking for
ward to a prosperous year for every
one. John KOCH, buyer for the
George E. Brett store, and F. A.
Weber, buyer for the Brett store at
Albert Lea, who were also in New
York selecting goods, are expected
back tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21
MAJOR EDWARDS IS HELD
Former State Employe Charged
/ With Number of Financial
Irregularities

Major J. w. Edwards, st. Paul, for
merly chief accountant in the state
military department, was arrested by
st. Paul police on orders from Adju-
tant General Rhinow last night in
connection with alleged irregularities
in his accounts of Minnesota national
guard funds.
At midnight Major w. C. CARTS,
chief of staff to General Rhinow,
stated that he had been informed by
the police that Edwards had confessed
to forging $2,700 worth of soldiers pay
checks.
Late yesterday, Sidney Wexford of
Minneapolis, who returned recently
after lengthy service overseas, called
at General Rhinow's office to inquire
about $40 back pay which he declared
was due him for services when the
Minnesota guard was under state con-
troll. The receipted voucher and can
celled checks, when shown to Wolford.
We're declared by him to be forgeries.
After Edwards arrest, J. A. o. Preus.
state auditor, said that a complete in
Vestigatfcn of state guard vouchers
and checks would be started this
morning.
Edwards served on General Rhinow,s
staff for about eighteen months. but
resigned January Is, General Rhinow
said last night. Up to the time of his
resignation he was acting. as nav
master in the military department
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21
WORK ON FARM MOVE
Sherman Dickinson Spends Day
Here In Interest of Boys
Reserve

Sherman Dickinson. associate state
director of the boys working reserve
movement, was in the city today,
viewing the situation in Blue Earth
county for further work by the boys in
this movement during the coming
summer. Principal w. G. Bate of the
high school has been appointed direc-
tor of the boys working reserve for
Blue Earth county and the work of
enrolling men in this movement has
already started.
The idea of the boys working re-
serve is to get boys between the ages
Iof sixteen and twenty one interested
in work and capable of doing farm
labor if needed. All boys between the
ages of sixteen and twenty-o one are
asked to enroll in the work. Director
Bate will cooperate with Superin-
tendent John Ellinger of the employ
ment bureau and County Agent Bene-
dict to secure jobs for the boys. In
addition to this Major Henry Sanborn
and Mr.. Benedict will act as super
vising committee to see that the boys
are we'll treated and get good jobs and
also that they give their employers
satisfaction.
Boys who take up this work receive
a neat button at the time they enroll,
a badge as soon as they start work and
at the end of the season service bar
in honor of the work they have done.
The idea of the reserve is to releaye
the present immediate shortage of
farm labor that exists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21
HUNTING IS ACQUITTED
Was Charged With Forgery;
Tried Today In District
Court

The case of Thomas Hunting was
still on in the district court this
morning. Hunting is being tried on
charge of forgery The defense are
contending that Hunting did not
commit the crime and seek to show
that he had no motive for such an
action. This morning the defendant
told the jury the whole story of his
life. He was sent to Saltwater once
but his conduct was so good there
that he was retained by the prison
authorities after being released to
sell Saltwater Irvine and other prod =
ucts. 1t was while at this work that
he is alleged to have forged a checl;
for something over 500.
At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon the
jury in Hunting's case, after short
deliberation returned verdict of not
guilty. Hunting was defended by At
torney John z. Regain and County At
torney c. E. Phillips represented the
state.
Following the Hunting case, that of
the State of Minnesota against
Charles Blankenberg, charged with
furnishing liquors to minors, was TAX
en- up. c. J. Laurisch is attorney for
the defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21
Ma11kato ToRnship

County Commissioner Matt Sanger
and County Surveyor Roy Allison
were out looking for suitable gravel
at the R. Halter gravel pits last Man
day for the ST. Cair. road, and any
one wishing to haul will receive $3.50
per yard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Sieberg have
moved to the Rose farm on the Eagle
Lake road formerly occupied by Mr..
Lasby and family, who have moved
to Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. d. Stamford and
family with the execution of the
youngest child were sick with the
flu about two weeks ago but have
now fully recovered. The children
will begin school again this week.
Mrs. DenZen a trained nurse from
Mankato attended them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson have
moved onto the Powell farm. bring
ing their stock and household goods
Tuesday. They moved good share
of the machinery and feed before
Mrs. Fl. Evans and Mrs. A. d.
Stamford went to Mankato last
Tuesday afternoon to attend the W.
c. T. U. meeting. &c..
Miss Clara Halter is a representa-
tive of a seed company in Pennsyl-
vania and is busy getting around
taking up orders.
Henry Evans autoed to Delavan on
business the first part of the week
Mrs. julius Hanel is recovering
from the flu and was able to sit 'up
Saturday. Miss Julia Hanel, who was
home assisting with the care of her
mother, returned to her work in
Mankato as clerk in the Salet store.
Edmond Ore will have an auction
Thursday, February 20, and with his
family will move to Mankato. Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Ore will move back onto
their farm from Mankato after the
schools arter closed in Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Foelster went
to Wanda last Wednesday to visit
relatives they will also visit at New
Ulm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21

tended. From the sale of boxes, raj
fling. off of two quilts and a pillow
nearly hundred dollars was real
lied. Part of this will be given to
the local Red Cross.
Miss Selma DEWITT was Man
kato caller Saturday.
Hugo Kunz made a business trip to
Mankato Wednesday.
Will DEWITT Of Amboy was a caller
in town last Tuesday.
The ice harvest is in full swing. 1t
is about ten to twelve inches thick.
Theodore Young holds the champ
ionship for hunting the most racoons
in this vicinity this winter He got
four so far and is in pursuit of some
more.
Funeral services for the late Au-
gust Rosin, who died last Thursday,
were held at the ST. Johns Lutheran
church Sunday afternoon. Rev. A. c.
Bode officiated. Deceased was born in
Germany in 1858. He came TO this
country with his parents when four
teen years old AID has lived near
Good Thunder for forty-thre years.
The survivors are the widow, three
sons, one daughter ad one grandson;
four brothers and one sister. The
floral offerings were many and beau
tiful. Those from afar attending the
funeral were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Redemske, Waterfowl. S. D.: Mrs.
c. Radke, Southshore, S. D.; Mrs. Ed
Schumacher, Mankato and Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Wandersee. Limetown.
Relatives and friends of Ed Rosin
gathered at his home and surprised
him Friday night. The occasion was
his birthday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-21
WERE The FIRST TO USE
CAMOUFLkGE, SAYS STRONCHEART
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch

Chicago, February 14.-"Camou-
fiage is as old as the storm God OF
Indian folk lore" said Chief Strong
heart, who recently returned from
France where he is credited with hav-
ing done more for the fighting tradi-
tions of his race than any other
American Indian.
"The Indians were the true inventors
of camoufage. said the chief, who
will go to his Yakima reservation in
Washington state after brief east
ern visit "They discovered it's ad-
vantages in their earliest conflicts.
When a battle was. to take place in
a forest in the summer months, the
warriors would paint their bodice
green. with dashes of other colors to
produce the exact blend with sur
roundings. They even sketched birds
and small animals on their bodies to
make the effect more realistic. If the
battle was to take place when autumn
had withered the leaves and touched
them into gold, splashes of brown
and yellow made. the warriors blend
with the setting.
"The trick, when artfully turned,
resulted in great victories. Many
early settlers were taken into captiv-
ity by use Of camouflage.
THE French. were quick to visual
ize it's. enormous advantages in the
war inst closed and promptly carried
the art to its peak"
Chief Strongheart was rejected by