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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

lawyer by that name was acting for
he MiGweather Company. and. while
his WITS were still pretty we'll MUD
died. he had the sense to close his
eyes when Trench drew aside the
screen and looked down upon his
white face.
For moment the politician con-
sidered; then suddenly he set the
screen back. nodded to O'Brien, and
sank down into his chair, thrusting =
fresh cigar between his teeth.
Cruthers came into the room with
no apparent show Of haste. and the in
tense nervousness, which had been his
on previous occasions, was wholly
lacking.
Trench noted the fact, but he gave
no sign. From under his little wisps
of brows his eyes peered up at his
callers face as Cruthers sank into a
chair.
"Well," suggested the lawyer" II
haven't heard from you to-day. and,
late as II is. had to look YOU UP. I've
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

He tried to open 1t and was cha
grined to find 1t locked against his
efforts.
That he had better have made
around the block and reached the club
in the ordinary way struck him sud-
denly.
He had turned when the door moved
and opened, disclosing faint streak
of light
Kingsbury stepped back. caught
through the crack the merest glimpse
OF Jerry Trench's features. and then
heard quick movement among the
boxes at his back.
He swung but was too late. His
hand went UP as the dim form OF
man arose directly at his back: but his
lifted arm failed to ward the blow.
He crumbed to the earth, feeling as
IL the universe were toppling. The
club which had come down upon his
head had fallen true enough to knock
him out.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

Mr.. Jordan has played in every
large city in the world and has the
distinction of being the first to in
troduce the Hebrew character in
England, where he appeared in vau-
deville with the late Joe Welch.
Previous to his debut on the stage,
Mr.. Jordan was for some time en-
gagged in the clothing business, where
he had abundant opportunity for
pcrusal of those types that were
later to serve him in good stead
when he was called upon to delin-
cate Potash. Mr.. Jordan does not
use wig as many suppose.
NJ: First who plays With such fine
distinction the less sympathetic
role of Pcrlmutter, is the son of a
rabbi. Like Jordan. he forcshad-
owed Potash and Perlmutter by ac-
curing thorough training in the
trying science of salesmanship be-
fore going on the stage. North
western ohio is given a real treat
r" Ihis excellent production.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

were gone, and he wouldnt be 'aIInr
me word for the fact, He IS after
having light IN his eye and word
Oh his tongr that says he'll, see ye
some time before light"
Trcnchs teeth had come together
hard as Crutherss name was nen
toned
Slowly ne got NJ. drew aside a
screen which had been placed in one
corner of the Office. and about cot.
bed Jimmie had found on rush orders
Kingsbury had been considering
that screen for perhaps two seconds
before O'Brien opened the door. His
eyes had told him 1t might be screen
or a wall, or almost anything; and the
racking pain in his hesld suggested
that the wall was coming down on
top of him at any moment. or. pos.
sibly. had already descended. His
inability to tell which was for reason
he couldn't comprehend.
Tom thought he caught the name
Cruthers. Franklin had told him that
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

had a telephone ca.. from the presi-
dent of the Midweather Company.
How do you suppose he got an ink
ling of the truth?"
"If he has an inkling." mused
Jerry, his eyes turning refectively to
the ceiling, II imagine you didn't
take my advice"
81 have said nothing" snapped
: iCruthers. ''Do you think i care to
have this thing become public prop
erty?"
"I'm sure don't know"
"Well, l don't. Look here, Mr.
Trench, fancy it is time for you to
tell me something. You haven't been
at work all this time and found out
nothing"
"You flattcr me-" smiled Jerry.
II do not, and have no desire to do
so But you can give me some in
formation. Until that money was eX-
pended for the purpose for which it
was placed in your hands, it was the
property of the Midweather people.
DO you want it known that you lost
it?"
IF you put il that way, do you
want it known that you turned that
money over to me to use in bribing the
legislature? I've got nothing to lose."
with a smile just tinged with sug-
gestion of sadness. MY reputation
isn't worth tinker's tinkle" lit was
Jerry's twist of the old phrase, for he
never used profanity "and / assure
you / don't care how much you tell
people what they already know"
(To be Continued
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

Since Joseph Jefferson evaporated
into Rip Van Wrinkle and was utter
ly lost in himself forever after, few
players have been so absorbed by
their roles as Jules Jordan and
Harry First the ".Abe" Potash and
"Mawruss' Perlmutter, respectively,
now playing in their great success
Business Before Pleasure" which
comes to the Auditorium theater for
three days beginning Tuesday, Feb.
25th, with matinee ON Wednesday.
Jules Jordan has appeared as
"Ab"" Potash continuously in New
York and on the road in three edi-
tinns of the famous comedies. No
other role has known him since anp
even his closest friends have ceased
40 know him as himself the modest
man who affects so remarkable q
Transformation.
Jules Jordan admits Birmingham,
England, as the place of his birth.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20

which made his alabama" "In Miz-
zoura," and Arizona" masterpieces
in the drama of native America. In
"rhe Copperhead," theme, charac-
ters, scenes, all smack of America
the America of the farm, the small
town, quaint humor and sturdy man
hood.
"The Copperhead" tells story of
noble, pure, uncomplaining self sac
rifices. 1t also tells a story of in
domnitable patriotism, the kind of
patriotism that America has never
failed to arouse when America has
been in danger. Mr.. Thomas has not
made a "war play" he has instead
depicted the kind of service in war;
time that exists always behind the
battle line in the same obscure ham,
let, unobserved, misunderstood,
probably, and unacclaimed.
Mr.. Barrymore as Milt Shanks, the
Illinois farmer, is a phenomenal sue
cess,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20
WILL PLAY RICHARD III.

Richard ILL. has been substituted
for Louis XII. for the Saturday night
performance by Robert B. Mantell at
the Auditorium theatre. A packed
house has greeted each play of the
famous tragedian.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1919-02-20
MINIATURE Zip IN BOTTLE
Laborious and Patient Work Of
Kansas Mechanic.

Kansas Mechanic.
j. G.. Barnell, a harness make
Ottawa, Kan., has CONSTRUCTED
iature warship which he has
in large sized bottle. The >G
all the nevessary sails aad 44H-
nels. Lifeboats swing o ,.avits aLl
small cannon bristle from gun ,ut-
rets. 1t required an infinite amount
of labor and patience to put the parts
together inside the bottle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
A SILK NIGHTIE-AND
4 YOUNG LADY INSIDE

Can beautiful young lady attired
in a silk "nightie" walk in and out
Of the apartment of staid old bachelors
and young married men at midnight
and still be nice? That's question
which you will have to settle within
yourself during the action of three
uproariously, screaming acts of she
Walked in Her Sleep" which comes
to the Orpheum Thursday night.
The play is from the pen OF Mark
Swan and is said to be the funniest
farce ever written by an American
author a. 5. Stern and Company in
association with George BroadhurSt
has mounted the play in lavish style,
in fact it is a Eyle show combined
with laugh hysteria. The gowns are
said to surpass anything which has
been seen on the present day stage
and the majority of which are direct
Partisan importations.
Arthur Aylsworth whose remark
able work in Very Good Eddie and
"Ovcr Night" again demonstrates
that he is an actor of note and his
old Weber and Fields training stands
out in remarkable contrast to the
acting of the newer age.
Miss Eva Williams is the other CO.
star and is the most famous slavey
actress on the stage to-day. Her old
vehicle "Skinny's Finish" in which
the team of Williams and Tucker
was headlined, is one of the funniest
skits ever presented and headlined
over the Keith and Orpheum circuits.
After playing the high-class Nau9e-
willie circuits the act was booked Tor
two wears straight in London, and
this is her return to the legitimate
in the original role of Mamie Cassidy
and we may look forward to dra-
matte treat
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
EDISON JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL NOTES

Those who are serving section
SB-10 as class officers during this
semester are: President. Lloyd
Boyer; vicc-president, William Ger
man; secretary, Janey Cremonesi
treasurer, William Orner; class cap
tain for boys, Lawrence Reed; class
captain for girls, Lillian Mcclellan;
lieutenant for boys, Gilbert Schmie-
del; lieutenant for girls, Jancy Gre
monesi;. watch your speech critic,
Harry Dickert; assistant watch
your speech critic, Lillian McLel-
Ian; parliamentary critic, Gather
inc Braxton; assistant parliamentary
critic, Carl Hicks; patrol officer,
Harry Stoner.
During the special activities period
of las Wednesday the citizens Of
section SB-S decided to organize Il
basketball team composed of boys
of the section and another team
composed of girls from the section.
AS Il result of this resolution an
election was held at which a cap
tain and manager were elected for
each team The managers are:
Boys team, Albert Kinder; girls
team, Mildred Krause. The cap
tains-elect are: Boys team, Frank
lin Zimmerman; girls team, Rob
erfa Dare.
The girls of section 9B-9 held a
hike during the Thanksgiving re-
cess They were chaperoned by Miss
Anna NJ. Bender and her friend
Miss Mary Flemming, of Williams
port, Md, who was entertained by
Miss Bender during the Thanksgiv-
ing holidays. The party journeyed
TO Orr's Bridge, beyond Camp Hill
Fhey left the square about O'Clock
in the morning. When they arrived
at their destination they built q
campfire and roasted potatoes. About
il o'clock the party started back tC
the city. The party was composed
of the following persons besides the
chaperons: Mildred Daniels, Jo-
sephine Kichman, Catherine Hauck
Myrna Rudy, Edna Lebo, Helen f
FORSYTH and Dorothy Long.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
ONE WOMAN, TWO MEN,
WIN .'lIYSTERN'- CONTEST

Three local people managed to
guess the correct solution to the mys-
terry contest held at the Majestic the
ater Saturday afternoon when four
reels or The Mystery of the Yellow
iSoom the attraction now offered at
the Victoria Thentcr. was shown. The
coht,St was held to learn how many
people in Harrisburg could find out
Wh" committed the murder by seeing
only -four reels of the picture. One
woman and two men answered cor
icctlN. The winners who received
several passes to the Victoria The
alter as reward, are Miss Mareaner
SimmS, 1919 North Second street:
BERNARD konlovtH II North summit
avenue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
MAJESTIC BILL
PLEASES MANY
Vaudeville Program Is One Of
the Best to Be Presented
49,. This Season

Majestic audiences found plenty
to enjoy and little to criticise on the
vaudeville program for the first half
of the week. 1t is one of the best
to be offered this season at the Wal
nut street theater. .
Ziska and King are first on the
list with some tricks, but the ma
Sician's helper gives one or two of
these away and this takes away some
of the novelty. by adding one or
two illusions to their program
these entertainments could give Il
fine vaudeville act in magic.
FORD and Truly, as "Chums in
Vaudeville" made big hit last
night. This is man and dog act
and the feats by the two trained dogs
cause plenty of laughter and ap-
plause. The animals certainly are
well trained and the mimic" stunts
are the best proof of this.
|, Leroy and Mable Hartts present a
song program as Love in the
Southland" They open with the
famous 'Springtime" waltz song
from the musical play "Maytime."
This is followed by another good
number then by parts of some old
IlIilt ldNOG1leS. InOSc VINO would
enjoy hearing duets of "Kentucky
Home" Loves old Sweet Song"
Garry Me Beck to old Virginny."
Dixie and others, should hear the
Hartts. These songs are not heard
now in vaudeville but with two good
singers, somehow they seem to sound
Just bit better than the Jazz stuff
which usually is the feature of Ma
jestic acts. These entertainers close
with Arditi's "The Kiss" as a duet.
Morgan and I<loter in songs and
repartee are good and have the
honors for the comedy end OF the
bill. Their songs are enjoyed and
at the first show last night they were
recalled for an encore.
Cal Dean and Girls. i'm "Trolics
and Fun" close with songs, dances
and comedy sketch centered
around the arrival of Cal at the
apartment of a college chum who
had turned it over to some Co
eds during his absence.
MAN ROBERTSON.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02

The first part that Martha Hedman.
who comes to the Orpheum for one
performance, WednE sday evening,
December 3. as the star of "Forbid-
dem the romantic play by Dorothy
Donnelly, which is being presented
~ George Mooser. ever played was
that of an American Indian.
one day when she was Just tiny
lad in her native Ostertund. in the
province of Jutland. sweden, little
Martha found most wonderful book.
I'm It were oh, so many pictures and
stories about what seemed TO the lit
tie Martha, strange new people. the
Red Indians, who inhabited n vague.
romantic country called the United
states of America. And straight
away the little golden hair began TO
play Indian.
She went little way into the for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
a CHRISTMAS PIANO

But be careful in making your
purchase. Every showy case does
not enveIop a perfect instrument.
The case counts for something. but
the interior, where the tone is Gre
ated. is of greater Importance. You
naturally expect a piano to last a
lifetime. You want the assurance
that it will look as well, be as tune
full. wears after, as the day you
bought it, Buy THE HASDMAN
PIANO. Yohn Bros, 13 North 4th
street, opposite Dives, Pomeroy x
SteMart.-AdN.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
MIGHT BE BUSY

A discouraged counselor remarked
to the court: My poor client is lit
tie likely to get justice done her un-
til the Judgment day"
"Well, counselor" said the judge,
.if have an opportunity I'll plead
for the poor woman myself on that
day"
Your honor" replied the other,
will have troubles of your own on
that day. y."--Argonaut
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
WONDER WHAT HE HAD IN
TRUNK

\ British railway official tells
story of tourist in Ireland who left
the train at every station and went
ahead to the luggage van to ask if
his trunk was safe After the sixth
time the eXasperated guard replied:
"Begorra, / wish the Lord had
made We an elephant. instead of an
ass, an then you'd always have your
trunk in front of you.
Post
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
REMoDELING COLONIAL LOBBY

The management of the Colonial
Theater announces that the patrons
OF that theater are to he rewarded
greatly for the inconvenience they
have suffered during the past month
at that theater through the lobby en-
trance. At present it is necessary 10
go through a small space to get into
the theater, but if present plans are
not delayed by New Years the Co
lonial Theater will have one of the
finest lobbies in the state. No eN-
pense has been saved by Manager 6.
Floyd Hopkins in making it the best
entrance to Il theater that can possi-
btV be erected.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02

est. near her home and. with the help
of her Little brother, she built an In
dian village. Then her little brother
sticks about her and got all ready To
burn her up--eVen then did little
Martha show strong evidence of her
future ability in emotional roles. And
the occasion marked her first por-
trayal of a part
Some day" she told her brother
u am going where they have red In
dams"
1T is better he said to remain
among the Nalkyra. ! do not like &c
think of YOU in the United states OF
America"
Martha Hedman. like all wise
women, had her way. And the little
brother? oh, he is a Columbia
graduate.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
CAL DEAN AND GIRLS
PLAYING At MAJESTIC

Cal Dean and Girls scored q hit at
the, initial showings of the bill at the
Mn iestic Theater yesterday. This act
ia y farce on a girls trouble in Sc
curing a pardner for a dance engage,
ment that night. il is funny and full
of catchy lines and pretty music,
riris, This Is only one of the five
6eadiiner Keith acts that are scoring
heavily at this thcater the hrst half
Vi ThuTsday the first episodes of the
newest and last Pearl White serial,
"'rhe Black Secret" will be shown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
the stage was eqsally successful 9
was produced by Allan Dwan.
AUDIENCES ENDORSE "THE
LIFE LINE" AT THE REGENT

Harrisburg audiences yesterday, 1t
is claimed, felt that in THE Iife
Line" the spectacular Paramount
Aircraft picture which will be shown
at the Regent Theater again to-day
and tomorrow. Maurice Tourneur
career. His former successes. "Nle
White Heather" and sporting Life"
have made the public look for only
great things from him. 1t is . re-
markable perturbation of The
Romany Rye"
Jack Holt. who has won a place in
the hearts of many screen followers,
does a remarkable bit of acting in
this production The other stars.
Seena owen, Pauline Stark and Lewis
Cody hold the limelight. The big
scenes in this picture are ones winch
live long in the spectators memory.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
.Wu0,s WHO IN HARRISBURG"
COMES HERE NEXT MONDA

who's Who in Harrisburg" tn"
picture showing "a prominent bus
nessmen. has been the talk. OF the
town for the past two weeks. Now
comes the definite announcement
from c. Floyd Hopkins that this pie
ture will play at the Majestic Theatcr
starting next Monday. December y
The picture will be shown for two
weeks. The first week. the back
views of these businessmen viii be-
shown with number attached
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
MARY PICKFORD IN
"uEART OF TIIE I'LL 6.

Mary Pickford's forthcoming pro-
duction entitled Heart of the Hills,"
which is scheduled for an early show
ing in Harrisburg. is the last picture
this celebrated star viii make for the
FIRST National Exhibitors Circuit.
Her new production will he Polly
anna and will be made in her own
studio with her own cast and re-
leased through her own company.
"Pollyanna" is adapted from the
book "Pollyanna." the glad girl.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
TENNIS MATCHES START TODAY

Philadelphia. Dec. 2.-The first of
series of matches for the court tennis
championship of the United States
between Jay Gould American amateur
champion. and Walter Einzella. pro-
fcssiona1 title holder was held at the
RCcquet Club here to-day. The player
taking the greatest number out of
thirteen sets wins the title.
Win or lose. KinZclla will receive a
purse of $4,000. while should Could
win he will recniNe a silNer cmn.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
.sNySTERY OF YELLOW ROOM"
OPENG Run AT NICTONIA

"The Mystery of the yellow Room"
was shown at the Victoria Theater
yesterday for the first time and it
was very favorably received. Enor-
nous crowds greeted the initial
showing OF this attraction, which has
startled every city 1t has been shown
in. The story is based on a great
murder case which actually occurred
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
TuE MODERN RCRE

Say, Cy, l jest found out what a
rube is"
Tibet so. Hiram! What is it?
"Whv. it's one o them fortN-one-
hour. 500 a week labor guys that
thinks a farmer is goin' TO sell him
food cheap."-New York World.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02

The De Fec Grand opera toHpdHS
viii he the attraction for local music
lovers to-day. This company. which
is said to be the best on tour VIII oe
NJ the Orpheum Theater, matinee ana
@vening. At matinee they will offer
Donizettrs celebrated masterniece'
Lucia" and at night Nerdis great
est composition, "Rigoletto. hto to
talented artists in addition to Its
symphony orchestra of Is pieces,
Some choice seats are stlil being
offered on sale to-day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
PLAYFUL

Edith-I saw a dog at the show
the other day that played with his
paws on an organ.
Ethei-Oh, that's nothin'. Why,
we've got a kitten at home that
plays with her tail on the piano
Yonkers Statesman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
CUPID AND PSYCHE TO DATE

Cupid (breathlessly)-Qu An
other quiver of arrows, wife.
Psyche (bursting into tears)-N
made me what 7 am to-day-a mere
munitions worker-Buffalo Express.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
NOVEL SCORES HEAVILY

The announcement by the Victoria
management that soldiers of For
ture" is to play here soon has caused
a furore of interest to tecm through
'Iarrisburgers due to the fact that
this is the most widely known of
Ei"hard Harding Davis works AS Il
novel ii was probably one Of the best
sellers ever written. Its success on
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
YALE GRID STAR HERE

w. w. Henfelfngcr. of MINNEAPOLIS
famous guard of the Yale football
team in 1SS9-92, was the week end
guest of his classmate. George w,
Reilly. Mr.. Heffelfnger gave some in
teresting views regarding the pres
tnt-day training Of football squads
and his opinion will have great weight
IN the outlining of plans for 1920.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
ARE YOU JEALOUS.

Are you jealous of your husband:
And should YOU be? This is one oi
the vital questions Rex Beach solves
in his most popular novel THE Ven
geance OF Durand." which has been
adapted to the movies and is now be-
ing shown at the Colonial Theater
The picture is unusual in every
standpoint In addition, a laugh roll
licking Larry Semon comedy is being
shown.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday OF
this week Jack Pickford will be Of
fered in 81 Wrong" his latest First
National success, which is u laugh
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
NEW NEIGHBORS

He--Do you know anything about
the saurian tribe?
She-No; are they the new peo-
pie who moved in the block last
week baltimore American.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
INDICATIONS

81 didn't mind plowing when / was
electioneering in the old days"
well, Congressman"
But it looks like gotta wash
dishes if l expect to corral the VIM
men Note.f--Judge.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
jack BRITToN AGAIN WINNER

BY Associated Press
Canton. Ohio, Dec. Jack Britton.
welterweight champion, last night
Knocked out Billy Ryan, of Cincinnati.
in the eleventh round of a scheduled
l2-round contest here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-12-02
THE HELP THERE

81 suppose they make up the oys-
ter beds with sheets of water but
who does it?"
"The mermaids. of course, BOBBY.
Baltimore American.