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The Washington times., 1919-09-25

Charlie Chaplin has done. quite a
few funny things-you1l have 20 ad-
NIT that. But he does even funnief
things IA his most recent picture.
"Sunnyside,Y which is the attraction
all this week at the Leader Theater,
on Ninth street, between z and F
streets.
among tn funny things he does
which are more than numerOus-is
the stunt OF riding bareback on q
COW out Of church.
How did the COW and Charlie get
in the church? And thereby hangs
tale.
For Charlie, as farmland, IS a
darned good comedian. That's the
best reference we could give any
farmer who might consider employ
ing Charlie. And 30 Charlie quite
neglects the cows he Is told 90 mind,
and one Of the beasts. BY reason Of
the natural perversity Of the breed,
Wanders, Of all places, into a church
where divine service is On progress.
Ensues forthwith q pellmell exit from
said house Of worship all the devout
wOrshipers, followed eventually By
Charlie. triumphantly mounted as
tride the indignant cows spinal
column.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
LEARNS PART IN
FEW HOURS

when It comes to jumping from
city TO a smaller one and hopping
into a prima dcna role over night with
Few scant hours TO learn the songs
and lines. hand the medal to Miss
Della Clark. featured singer with
ater
Miss Clark opened with the sight
seers' IN Baltimore last Saturday
might after reaching the Monumental
city on Friday night end studying
on melody and comedy until tho
smaller hours.
This is her second season in
burlesque. and she win tell you right
now she has higher ambitions
which, with her inimitable voice and
personal charm, is bound 10 elevate
her to chose heights If she keeps
persistently at il.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25

ular young composer, have reunited
for a limited VAUDEVILLE tour. and will
be the principal attraction at B. f.
keith's Theater next week.
Mile. Diane. the Partisan chanteuse
and Jan Rubini, the young Swedish
violin virtuoso. with Salvatore at the
piano. will offer a commingling OF
songs and Instrumentation. Grace
Dunbar Nile and company will play
"Pettiooats," by John B. Hymer. Mile
Rhea. a dainty danseuse from Paris
with Joseph Mach. jT.. and Walter
Bark will present a sparkling mosaic
Of story. song and steps Of the light
fantastic sort. other numbers Include
the Swor brothers in their black face
mirth, Phil Baker. The Bad Boy
From a Good Family with his ac-
cordians Grace Nelson, "The Amer
3ca made Prima Donna" I'm, the
King OF Jazzers; the ScUlptor's Dream
with posing artists, and the kino-
grams.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
pOLps.

The new A. H. Woods farce in three
acts, entitled "The Girl in the Limou-
sine viii be the attraction at Polls
Theater FOR one week, commencing
Sunday night
The play is the work Of Wilson Col
lisOn, cO-author OF up in Mabefs
Room" and Avery Hopwood. author
OF Fair and Warmer" and other sue
cesses. The notable company is
headed by John Cumberland, Doris
Kenyon. Zelda Sears. and Charles Rug.
giles. There are also Frank Thomas,
Barnet Parker. and Claiborne Foster.
The curuHin rises on q startling en-
trance. which is followed by an
eIectrifying series Of deliciously
amusing and brilliantly daring COM
plications.
The piece is beautifully mounted
and the costumes will have an espe-
cial appeal to the feminine plsyEoer
TO say nothing OF her masculine
escort
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
A REAL FILM
COMEDIENNE

To interject rich. living comedy into
somber and pathetic situation is the
difficult task accomplished by Lydia
Yeamans Titus in Geraldine .Farrar's
latest production. THE World and It's
Woman" which will be presented for
the first time locally at CrandalTs
Metropolitan and Knickerbocker The
aters, beginning Sunday Miss Titus
Is the only person in a long cast Of
characters who presents the humor-
Gus aspect OF the various scenes in
which she appears.
Her role Of Mamie ConnoFs, a small
time American vaudeville actress
stranded in Russia. whose art
knocked 'em OF their seats in
The Washington times., 1919-09-25

wichita. Kan" but who earned a
frosted mitten" ir her one and only
show In Petrograd. gives this con-
summate genius Of fthe comic innum-
erable opportunities 20 exploit her
unique personality. She conceives the
part OF the slangy, Eum-cheWing
vaudeville actress with Just enough
vulgarity TO be funny. Never does she
eXaggerate her role. In her eyes, the
acts OF all the Russians Who come
within her range Of acquaintance
must bear comparison with the things
they do On America. And, Of course,
making no allowances for differences
in temperament, iu government or IN
education. her comments and her ac-
tions are sereamingly ludicrOus.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
REI.ASCn.

zoe Weber will bring to the Shu-
bert-Belasco Theater next Sunday
evening a new musical play called
"The Little Blue Devil"
The book and lyrics were written
by Harold Atteridge. the prolific su-
thor or the New York Winter Car
den shows: its music represents the
work OF Harry Carroll The book
was adapted from Clyde FitCh's well-
liked farce. "The Blue Mouse" very
popular several years ago.
An excellent cast is promised hav-
ing at its head Bernard Granville
and Lillian Lorraine. Others are
Jack MCGOWAN, Edward Martindel,
Wilfred Clarke Louise Kelley, Anne
Sands. Josephine Emery, Eddie Cox,
W. H. Power, Julian Winters, Ed
ward Bisland, James Buckley, John
GeieT, and a numerous, wauthfuL
pretty dancing chorus.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25

CrandalRs York Theater. occupying
the entire block on Georgia avenue
between Princeton and Quebec streets
northwest. De- rapidly nearing com
pletion, with the side walls long
5ince-uQ and the auaitoridm under
roof OILY the hnishing Of Vie iuGarlor
remains, TT lg conserFatiVety esti-
mated that the new playhouse. which
VIII be one Of the most attractive IN
the country Of lie size VIII Be thrown
open 20 the public with an unexce1Ied
line 81 photoDlay attractions within
a period Of six weeks.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
GAYEIY.

"The Maids OF America" will be the
attraction at the Gayety Theater next
week. presenting the twO-aCt trav-
esty, Without Rhyme or Reason"
The book which is the work OF Will
lam 4. Wells, is said to be a model
OF satirical travesty on current con-
ditiOns OF national interest. The
entertainment is OF the revue type
and is presented in six scenes, by a
most capable company
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
WHY YOU LIKE
CHARLIE RAY

The great success which Charles
Ray has attained on the screen is due
in large measure to the fact that in
real life the star is the same red
blOOded, wholesome youth that he por-
trays in his pictures. according to
those who have closely watched that
stars rise to fame. Every inch a man
and a trained athlete. it is little won
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
NATIONAL.

A theatrical event Of exceptional
interest will be the opening on sun
day evening at the National OF the
new musical comedy, THE Little
WhoppeF.''
This piece is BY Otto Harbach and
Rudolf FrimI, authors OF such sue
cesses as The Firefy" High -Jinks," 9"
"Kstinka." You're in Love" end
Tumble In" The lyrics are by Bide
Dudley
The story hinges around the fact
that one little lie generally leads to
another little lie, and Mr Herbert has
told this story in his usual clever
manner
The company includes many Broad
way favorites, among them being
Vivienne Segal, Sydney Grant, Harry
Browne, Mildred Richardson. W. J.
Ferguson David Terrence. Lottie Lin
thicum, the Wilton sisters. Nellie Gra-
ham-Dent, and Lucille Williams
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
WHY ACTORS
CARRY CANES


70 the question. 'Why 90 40 aetefa
carry eanesr Jghn Cumberland uf6
Wiil play the lzading role in eThe CirI
I'm the LimoNlne. the new comedy
by Wilson Collision and avery Hens
wood, coming 20 PoiPs Theater .
sunday night FOR one week quitEi1
answered They dou'tT
Early in my career said tll
actor. while stnl strugsiins fof
recognition through the medium % q
dy-by-niEht repertoire company plar
Ing the cne-nisht stands. was cst
for the part Of youns-man-abo
town No g-man-about-tou
could possibly look the part witfoH
lhe aid Of g silk hat and walEhr
stick Iteo happened. however ihet
there was hut one SIX hat and one
walking slick among the accessories
OF the troupe. This silk hat and cane
belonged 20 the Villain. Again
stage manager solved the problem
almost He dEed it 60 that whenever
1ae villain went on he would carey
Che cane and wear the SILK hat and
when be came on Of the stagc
Wluld turn the articles over % e
Tor nay scene. Matters went SWIM
minsly enough until the third at
when the action of the play called
for both the villain and myself 90 an
pear simultaneously. we did but ~
was not according 20 the program.
we haS dght in the wings a. 60
which would carry the cane and wear
tHe silk hat and got So excited thar
Fe olinched and tunbled out onto tte
stage bummeling each other lustir
with the result that the SILK bat Ws
ruined and the walEing-stlck R1
broker. bat the rough and tumble
lght made the hit of the night
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
LYCEURI.

Coming to the Lyceum Theater sun
day viii be the broadway Bellies"
with a beauty chorus OF twenty
good singers and dancers. Joe Marks
heads the role, assisted b Eddie Cole.
Victoria Kaye, Emily Clark. DOlIe
Davis and others.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25

Basil. King. one Of the celebrated
group OF the eminent authors, has de-
yer City Cal. TO supervise the pro-
duction OF his novel The Street
Called Straight" and. Incidentally, to
study 1.-the grammar or pictures.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25

This, dear reader. is a "hoodlum."
Mr. Webster defines a hoodIum as "a
ruh[ian, rowdy, or bully{' But. dear
reader. this hoodlum sAot a ruHian:
nor a rowdy. nor a bully-aH Of
which goes to prove that Mr. Web
ster never knew Miss Mary Pickford.
Yes, there you have it; the above
IS a picture Of Americas Sweet
heart in her newest role-''The
Hoodlum" This picture viii be seen
at Moore's Rialto Theater next
week, beginning Sunday. and On
1T Miss PiPckford once again
demonstrates her remarkable versa
tiltiy. for she plays a role that calls
FOR every type Of film artistry from
the rankest ChaplinesQue slapstick
10 the most sublime bits Of delicate,
heart -toUching acting Of which this
dear little star Is capable.
The Washington times., 1919-09-25
B. r. KETTH's.

B. r. KEITH's.
Anna Wheaton. the musical com
edy star. and Harry Carroll, the pop
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

per month. Employees below the
age OF so years who have been in
the employ of the corporation 20
years and become disabled from
sickness or otherwise may volun-
tarily retire or be retired on pen
sion, the amount of which will be
% per cent Of their average annual
earnings of the preceding five years,
with a minimum of $25 per month.
The corporation faithfully car
ries out the benefits accruing 10 en-
ployes under the workingmen's COM
pensation acts OF the states Of In
diana and Michigan, and pension
benefits will not be paid TO employees
receiving benefits under said acts,
unless in the judgment Of the cor
poration benefits under said acts are
rot sufficient 10 properly cover the
requirements of the individual case.
Studebaker's life insurance plan
provides $500 life insurance to all
pensioners and to any employee
whose annual earnings were $4,000
or less, and who leaves a family or
other dependents, provided he was
in the employ OF the corporation at
least five years preceding death.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
FEELING THE BEE TREE. -

Il ELIlNG The BE- TREE.
Editor News-Times:
The intensely interesting picture,
FEELING the Bee Tree" which hangs
in the South Bend public library is
by the famous Indiana artist. L.
Clarence Ball. IL was originally
painted for exhibition al the Pan
anna exposition. but a peculiar CIR
cumstance delayed the shipment
until too late for the opening.
Mr. Ball was a member of very
many OF the leading art societies
throughout the country. and prior
10 his death his work had been regu-
larly exhibited in all the important
art exhibits in the United States. IN
Guiding those Of the Philadelphia
Academy Of Fine Arts, National
Academy OF Design. New York city;
Chicago Art Institute, and the St.
Louis and Buffalo expositions, etc.
Along with the Bee Tree" a citi-
zen presented "A fine painting. The
Valley OF the sun" by Albert Lynch,
from the Paris Salon of 1914. An
interesting story attends this picture.
Later a prominent South Bend
family presented a large fIe paint
ing, a pastoral scene from the brush
of the famous artist, Daniel Kotz,
formerly Of South Bend, and now
living adjacent TO New York city
These three works of art now
hang in the public library and they
comprise our present municipal art
gallery This is the interesting cpl
sode Of the way in which our city
established its nucleus for its munich
pal art gallery and in so doing Is
honoring the memory Of a citizen
of rare attainment in art, and there
by perpetuatihg his name.
The upbuilding of our municipal
art gallery should not rest on the
efforts Of a few, but individual vol.
untary action should be taken IN
contributing works Of art, not only
by South Bend citizens, but also by
art lovers of all the St. Joe valley.
Citizens who may desire to make
contributions of a work of art.
either in painting or sculpture. may
interview Miss Virginia Tut. city
librarian. Only works of true art
can be accepted, and on the judg-
ment of the committee.
Submitted by
r. c. STEPHENSON.
July 26.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
W0ULD-BE ROBBER
DIES IN HOSPITAL

CHICAGO, July 90. - Harlon d.
Higinbotham and family were much
at ease.
With the death in a hospital of
Alfred Slackerman, would-be bank
robber, shot By a policeman at Will
mette Thursday, the source of a
threatening letter sent to Higinbot
ham is believed TO have been clear
ed.
The letter was of the same hand
writing as the check Slackerman
presented at the Wilmette First
Trust and Savings bank written out
TO bearer" and signed bearer" and
demanding payment of all the banks
funds.
The letter sent 10 Higinbotham de-
marded payment of $4,000 and con-
tanned the threat that he or those
he loved most, would be scratched
with a needle containing a deadly
poison.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

Convenient credit terms ar
ranged to suit all.
We close at 5 o'clock except
Saturday during July and Au-
gust.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
To Provide Pensions.

As an addition reward for
continuous service. the corpO-
ration viii liberalize its pres
ent pension plan by moro than
doubling the benefits hereunder so
that old and disabled employees Of
lengthy service may enjoy the bene-
nts accruing as a result OF said serv-
ice. An empIoye who has been in
the service OF the corporation for
90 years may voluntarily retire or
~ retired on n pension az the age
Of SO wears the amount OF which
viii be % per cent OF his average
annual earnings for the preceding
FIVE years with a minimum OF $50
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
ACCUSED OF ATTACK
ON MASONIC CRIPPLE

FRANKLIN. Ind. July Go
George Carpenter. 81 years old. to-
day faced a charge of attacking
Miss opal Hollett, a paralytic Grip
pie at the Indiana Masonic home.
where Carpenter is a night watch
man. The affidavit fled by Supt
Fletcher Boyd charges that the at
tack was made last December. but
Miss HolIett kept it secret until her
condition became serious.
Carpenter waived preliminary
hearing and his bond was placed at
$1,000. He asserts his innocence.
Carpenter has children here who
have become prominent in social
circles.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
EIeOen DrOzCn as
Wind Gust UbSets
Campers Boats

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. July 26.-
Searchers with graphing hooks
were still dragging the waters of
Big Pond, at East Otis Saturday. fol-
lowing the drowning yesterday Of
IL boys and men who were camp
ing on the shores of the lake. Six
bodies had been recovered up TO
midnight.
The accident followed a gust of
wind which whipped the waters of
the lake and overturned the fiat
bottomed boat and canoes that were
taking a party of the campers back
TO an island, following a baseball
game on the mainland A launch
towing the boats, also overturned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

Friends of Mrs. James Hamilton
Lewis. wife Of ex-Sen- Lewis Of Illi-
nois. have learned that she has been
decorated by the French govern
ment, receiving the medal of honor
for her war work in connection with
lie Bientre du Blesse in Paris. &C
cording to a report from Chicago.
Congratulations are being sent to
Mrs. Lewis in France.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27

5S22-27
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
FIRE IN DAIR.

Fire damaged the milk OF Alex
a1der Nelson, 500 Euclid av.. TO the
extent OF IS Saturday evening. The
alarm was turned in from box 531
at 7:20 o'clock Hose Co. No. 4 an
swered the call. The origin of the
fire is unknown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
The Public Pulse

Communications for this column
may be signed anonymously but must
be accompanied by the name Of the
writer TO insure good faith. No re-
sp0n sfbility for facts or sentiments
expressed Will be assumed Honest
discussion Of public questions IL In
vited. but with the right reserved TO
eliminate vicious and objections BE
matter. The column 10 free. But, be
reesona bic.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-07-27
FOR BASE BURNERS.

By-product nut coke mixed with
Deluxe nut hard coal makes a
more than satisfactory fuel Clean;
less ash and costs less. Coal Serv-
ice. Farmers Trust Bldg.
Advt. 5s22-27
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-01-31

Lieut.. S. J. Barco, with the field ar
tillery Of the army of occupation in
Germany, gives some idea of the eoun-
Try through which he is travelling IN
postcards showing harrisburg, Lore
leyfelsen and Wildenburg. dated Dec.
IL, 16 and IL, which were recently re-
ceived by his sister, Mrs. ]. NJ. Jack
son, and his nieces, Miss Helen Jack
son and Miss Ethel Jackson. Ex-
cerpts from the cards follow:
December 1.-THE last month i
haven't had time TO write at all We
are still on the march but are resting
today Both man and beast need it. 4
hope you have a very happy Christ
mas haven't had letter and have
seen only one paper IN going on two
months A month ago today firing
ceased. Tomorrow we reach the Rhine.
II is quite an experience to be in the
army Of occupation, but not without
its hardships- Hope to be home IN
three or four months
December 16.zAm sitting on the
bank of the Rhine. We have stopped
% feed the horses and men. Had reg
ular old army beans but they are
mighty good when you are hungry.
We passed this scene (Loreleysen
mountain last night at sunset. 1t is
mighty pretty.
December 17.-These pretty post
cards cost heaps Of money, but want
al to have an idea of what a pretty
country we have been travelling thru
We spent the night at Coblenz and
reach our destination tonight. / sure
viii be glad to see q paper and get
some mail and a bath. Have had
neither in going on two months -
Miami Herald d------
For many years Ocala was the
home of Lieut.. Barco, and his many
friends here viii be glad to hear Of
him.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-01-31
APACHES CLAD AS
AMERICANS
Mainly Responsible for Stories that
Our Men in Paris are Addicted
to Robbery and Murder

Paris, Jan 31.-(By the Associated
Press-l-That Apaches of all nation
alities dressed in American uniforms
were mainly responsible for the acts
Of violence which have caused broad
cast publicity TO be given to an alleg-
ed American @crime wave" in Paris
is shown By an investigation conduct
ed by the Associated Press. 1t has
been further ascertained that assaults
aid holdups are infnitesmal in num-
Der compared with the published
figures of the Acrime wave" existing
nearly exclusively in the vivid imagi-
nation of sensational local newspap-
ers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-01-31

Miss Leola, were visitors to Williston
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. o. Tyson and chill
dren were shopping in Archer Satur-
day morning.
Mr. and Mrs. r. P. Smith were
transacting business in Micanopy Sat
urday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Curry and
daughter, Miss Thelma. spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Bradshaw
of Archer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Edwards and
sons, William and Laurence of Ocala,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
Smith to help Master Pearce Smith
celebrate his fifth birthday.
Mr.. Frank Britt and family of the
Ebenezer section have moved on the
Beck place. We are glad to have
them in our midst.
Messrs. Pat Jones and Carol Emer-
son of Tacoma and Miss Lillian Col
clough of Micanopy, were calling on
Miss Thelma Curry Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lutte Howell, Mrs.
Elvin Bruton and son, J. D., were
shopping in Micanopy Saturday.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-01-31
WACAHOOTA

Wacahoota, Jan. 30.-We are hav-
ing delightful weather now and the
opening of violets and yellow jasmine
shows that spring is nearly here.
The remains of Mrs. Mary Smith
of Jacksonville were brought here
for interment at the Baptist cemetery
Jan. 10Th. Mrs. Smith was a sweet
Christian lady. She was about 65
years of age. She was the mother of
fifteen children, ten of whom preced-
ed her to the great beyond. The body
was accompanied by her four daugh-
ters, Mrs. Kate Burpee and Mrs. Ellie
Roberts of Jacksonville, Mrs Wallace
Reynolds of Virginia, and Mrs. Sophia
Baker of Atlanta, with whom she was
visiting when taken i'll. Ser son, Mr..
Smith, who resides out west, was un-
able to come to his mother on account
of the serious illness of his wife with
influenza. She was laid to rest under
the beautiful oaks by the side of her
husband, who preceded her several
years ago. Rev. Guy of Williston con-
Quoted the funeral services. The
floral offerings were indeed lovely,
many being sent by friends in At
lanta and Jacksonville.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. w. McMullen and
children of Micanopy and Mrs. Nc
Mullen's sister, Mrs. Riggs and two
daughters, Misses Jessie and Tommie
Riggs of Charlotte. N. c., and Messrs,
Neal and Cecil Mathews of Fleming
ton. were guests to supper of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. r. Curry on the 10Th.
Mrs. v. P. Smith was called to Tif-
ton, Ca, last Wednesday by the
serious illness of her brother, Mr.
Kirby Griner.
Mr.. Napoleon Smith and sister
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1919-01-31
A NEW PRACTITIONERS


DIR. E. J. Bryan, a veterinary sur
eeon, who has just received his re-
lease from the government service at
Camp Johnston, has decided TO locate
ia Ocala and practice his profession
in Marion county, this section having
been recommended to him by the ag-
ricultural department. in Washington,
and also by Dr. DeMilley, state veter-
marian, and DR.. Mahaffey, head Of
the veterinary department Of the
Jacksonville board of health.
DR.. Bryan is a graduate Of the Chi
cago Veterinary College and has seen
service in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin
and Minnesota, and has a certificate
from the latter state, where he had
charge Of one Of the large experiment
tai farms He comes well recon-
mended from sections where he has
practiced.
AS this section is rapidly develop
ing into a stock raising section, the
services of DR.. Bryan will no doubt
be largely sought His practice COW
ers all kinds Of live stock, hogs, cat
tie, horses, dogs, etc.
DR.. Bryan holds a heutenant's com
mission from the United States army,
and his constant service for the past
seven months at Camp Johnston re-
mount station should fit him especial
Iy for his profession in this climate.
He volunteered in the army during
1917.