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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
LEADING MAN
 MYSTIFTED BY SNAKE

There's snake in your car" someone called to Charles Bryant, Nazimova's leading man, as he was about to drive home after a day on location for scenes of Stronger Than Death" MT. Bryant looked the car over, in the tonneau and under the hood, but finding no snake drove on. At home the chauffeur examined the car thoroughly, going through the tool box and the machinery, but no snake.
 The next morning a six foot snake was discovered coiled on a bench in the garage. It was a harmless bull snake and 1t was decided to keep il around to eat gophers. It was fed one as an appetizer and locked in the
 garage. The next noon 1t had dis appeared. The place was still seal ed up tight and no one had entered or left That afternoon the reptile was back on the bench. the garage having been 1otked in the meantime That night it was gone.
 Certainly an elusive snake" sai6 MT. Bryant. "He evidently got hil training before July 1st.''
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
A FORTUNE IN ONE SCENE

What has been declared by techni- cal men in the motion picture indus try to be the most elaborate interior getting ever constructed has recently been built at Universal City for scenes fin The Beautiful Beggar," the star ring vehicle for Priscilla Dean. based on H. H. Van Loans story, "The Vir- gin of Stamboul."
 The set represents the palace of
 Hamda Pasha, a sheik, and Is two
 hundred and eighty feet in length. Through its arched halls and galleries
 the audience will catch glfmpses of
 ma gniflcent halls and chamb bers,
 marble pools and spraying fountains.
 Mosaics in mother-of-pearl are the
 principal decorations and the floors are of marble tile. Priceless tapes tries adorn the walls, and rugs of ex- Quisite texture are used on the floors. Brazen lamps of Turkish origin are suspended from the ceiling and an air of Oriental luxury pervades the entire setting.
 The sheiks. palace is but one of more than a score of elaborate set tings built at Universal City for 'The Virgin of Stamboul" which has al- ready been four months in the mak- ing, and which Is now drawing to its lconcluding scenes under Tod Brown | ing's direction.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
EVEN THE OLD HORSE
 GOT INTERESTED

Circus horses have the reputation of having human intelligence, but Old Dobbin, who had g. fat part in the society circus staged for May AL lison's new production, ''The Walk Offs," showed that he had some of the human failings as well. In one scene from the play that was adapt ed from the Morosco stage success by the Hattons, and directed by Herbert Blache, Dobbin was supposed to lie down while May Allison did a grace full pirouette on his back.
 But Dobbin spoiled every scene. He insisted on turning his head to gaze at Miss Allison, as all the spec tators in the tent were doing. She wore the fairy-like, flimsy skirts of a professional circus rider. She was clad in pink, except for spangled butterfly on her bodice. Dobbin in- sisted on having an eye-ful every time she did the pirouette. Finally they blindfolded him and made old dappled Dobbin's eyes behave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
PLAZA.

< Never has such an array of bis features been assembled on any ons bill as are being presented at the 1slaza theatre now. Charlie Chap lin's latest million dollar comedy, "A Days Pleasure" which offers a rfotously funny half hour of pleas Gre and laughs On the same bill is Alice Joyce's newest six act super drama Slaves of Pride" It is a picture that proves that no man can worship pride with success. It tears Hhe wells off of pride and reveals sin as the deadliest of the seven su- preme evils. Alice Joyce has a role of surpassing grandeur. Slaves of Pride'' is one of the really big fea- lures of the year. Pearl White, iii Robert W. Chambers "The Black Se- cret," will also be shown.
 Past and Present. is the head liner in the vaudeville program an,I in singing and dancing way i, shows "reminiscences of Yesterday and Today There are six talented people in the cast. Special scenery show it off to it's best advantage Or pheus Comedy Four, "The Original Gloom Killers will vie with Chaplin in making you roar. Ector and Dina From Sunny Italy" present ] singing and dancing offering of un- usual proportions. George Moore 3nnd International News complete the show.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
POLI'S.
They laughed themselves into a state

They laughed themselves into a state of mysteries at Charlie Chaplin's an- tics in his latest million dollar com edy, "A Days Pleasure,'' at Polfs last night. Chaplin, after an ab- sence of a number of months on Bridgeport movie screens, is back in the city with a bigger, better, funnier picture than ever. It's a real laugh producer and Charlie, in his inimita- bIe manner, cavorts about in his old time style. This picture will con- tinue showing today, tomorrow and Wednesday.
 Charles Ray, in "Red Hot Dollars" :" has an opportunity to display in this his latest picture, every atom of ta1- ent which he undoubtedly possesses It is one of the most interesting dra- matic photoplays ever presented In the city. You'll like Ray more than ever in this picture for the character which he interprets Is unusually well suited to him. This picture, also will be shown today, tomorrow and 2 Wednesday.
 The Girlies' Club" starting today is miniature musical comedy with cast of sixteen people. Talented principals with a chorus of beautiful girls wearing unusually striking cos tunes amidst unique scenic arrange m ents, makes one of the cleveres acts on the vaudeville stage today. Four other acts of unusual meri and a Pathe News Weekly complett this big triple feature bill for today tomorrow and Wednesday,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
RARE BIRDS AND BEASTS APPEAR IN NEW NAZIMOVA,S
 LATEST PRODUCTION

Animals and birds of India in great variety were gathered on the stage at the California studios where the great dramatic artist, Nazimova made her newest production, Strong CT Than Death,'' a picturization of q novel of Anglo-Indian life by I. A. R. Wylie.
 The setting was the hut-like abode of Tristram Boucicault, known as
 "the hermit doctor" (the role played by Charles Bryant), and the room was crowded with the living crea-
 lures of the town and forest that
 he had brought there for medical at
 tention.
 In corner a brown honey bear
 paced back and forth at the end of
 it's chain, apparently meditating on the time when it would be able to
 get back it's beloved forests and once more brave the bee-stings for a, taste of the delicious wild honey. High among the rafters pathetic monkey amused itself by swingins agilely by it's tail as it chattered all sorts of maledictions on the occu- pants of the hut. But a word from the hermit doctor stopped it's noise 1 and brought it to the shoulder of the man who oefriended it. So in every nook and corner otner animals awaited his care. On the bed
 a pure white cat and a big shaggy 1 dog slept peaceably side by side 1 Across the room a huge peacock agi- | tated it's majestic fan as it expressed 1 irritation at the sweeping flights o1 ! vari-colored parakeets and other na- | tive birds.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
Novel Idea To Be
 Introduced In Theatres

The new wizard of Oz'' and Movie Girls Review, Hopp Hadley's 8 new-idea combination of pretty girls, music and pictures which he calls movica1 comedy, has completed re- hearsals and will open at Keith's Lincoln theatre in New York The whole performance occupies the time of a seven reel feature and is ar ranged to play motion picture thea tres The picture is a short five reel subject, complete in itself. but when used in the movical-comedy it fades from the screen at intervals and the action is taken up on the stage by means of musical numbers.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12

Yestidday4 aftirnoon I was up in my room and drew a target on my polio with a bernt match stick and started to prackttce target prackttce with my ball of tin foil, and after I had hit tho bulls eye about times strate wat did the ball of tin foil do but slip out of my hand and go rite throo the win dow, breaking the glass on the way. ! c, jiminny Krissmas gosh, G., I thawt. l And pulled out the broak peeces of i glass that was still sticking In the wood, making it look as if the glass was still there, unless you was ss- picious or got too close. And jes, [ then I herd ma going past on her way down stairs, and called, Ma, ma Wat, I haven't eny time for foolish ness, sed ma- This aint foolishniss ma, I jest wunt to show you how cleen my window looks. sed. Wich ma came to the door and looked, saying, We'll, you're rite, Nors did good job wen she washed tha,
 window.
 It don't look as if there's eny glass II
 it at all, does it, ma? I sed.
 No, it duzZent, sed ma-
 It looks as if 1t was jest air insted O.
 glass, don't it. ma? sed.
 Yes, it does, sed ma.
 Well. that's all it is, ma, I sed. and m.
 sed. Wat. wat? and sed, My ball O , I was having target pracktice am ibroak the glass out, it fooled you, did ent it, ma?
 Did this fool you? sed ma. And sh gave me a fearse krack and I wasen , allowed out eny more exsept lon enuff to go erround and tell the glas 3 inaan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
SOME NEW JOB, WHAT?

Axel Limborg, formerly foreman of Bert LytelPs.- grape farm, in Napa, .Napa County, California, after the Screen Classics, Inc, star sold the property, was besieged by a multi tude of questioners as to his future plans. Axe's English has the ele- ments of originality, and it was more for hearing the foreman talk than for genuine interest In him that he was asked about his prospects. Axels mind, howe.ere, works in very clear Danish.
 What I bane go do?" he asked one native of Napa County. "I bane SC to Alaska-mining"
 Mining what?" Onions?" inquir- ed the village cut-up.
 Mining my own. business" said AXel calmly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
EMPIRE.

The opening performance at the En- pire last night Of Eyes of Youth brought out one of the largest nights business in the history Of the theatre and the crowds waiting in the cold is in itself ample proof that this won tderful picture is well worth ones time TO wait and stand some incony enience to see.
 The story deals with the problem of knowing the right thing to do-- whether to sacrifice ones happiness for others or to choose the career that means the souls highest development
 That is the problem that confronts Gina Ashling. Her beautiful voice of fers her a career in Paris. a rich much older man wants her for his wife. and Hn young brother and sister. mother less, make remaining at home seem her duty.
 Y What shall she choose---Amlbition- Wealth---or Duty? And all the time there is Peter waiting for her, young handsome Peter, who loves her ant dreams of the future they shall builc together. r And then, from far-off India come: 2 Yogi a wanderer in a strange land ,swIlo hears her plea for guidance. ant in crystal ball she sees into the flu ture---sees what will come to pass i . she followes each of the paths that II open to her. She sees herself as sh will be if she remains at home, carin 7 fo- her family, sacrificing herself fo them. Then Paris comes before he eyes. where she is a beautiful oper singer, successful, woman of tn world, and, at last, as the wife of < rich man, whom she has married t nelp her fathers finances.
 And then she learns that Duty don of the laws of life is
 weak yielding to the selfishness ( others"
 After having shown Gina the. futur J with the eyes of the soul, the Yogi de parts into the night from whence | came and Gina solves her problem
 thus helping the others whom st
 loves to solve theirs, remembering u
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
SOME CAST TO SUP
 PORT H. B. WARNER

1T. B. Warner who stars in Haunt ing Shadows has enlisted 8 notable cast with him in this absorbing mys- tery drama. Marguerite Livingston, who plays opposite Warner, is a most charming screen actress, and has come to the front rapidly. Edward Peil, who plays the heavy comes to the screen after a successful stage career in "Brewster's Millions'' and '"The Witching Hour Frank Lan- ming, well remembered for his re- markable work with Blanche Bates in 'sThe Girl from The Golden Vest Charles Meille well known Shakes pearian actor and Charles French who for thirty years played in the legiti- mate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
STORIES ABOUL STARS THAT YOU LIKE TO SEE SHINE

The city editor told her that her first effort was very good indeed, but like many another cub reporter, she couldn't find her first story in the paper the following morning-it was not printed. The story of 'Deadline at Eleven was written by a news paper woman, and the scenario by a. newspaper man. Many of the scenes are being taken in the plant of a New York Daily.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
STUDIO SNAKES
 PLAY "HOOKEY''

Three. of the enormous snakes be- longing to the Indian charmers in the bazaar scenes of Stronger Than Death Nazimova's newest produc- ton, were missing one morning when the company was ready to work. They had not yet been located after three days had past, and the mem bers of the Russian stax's company opened and entered their dressing rooms with great caution, until the snakes were recovered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
OLIVE TELL SIGNS
 WITH JANIS PICTURES

Jans Pictures, Inc, announces the name of the first star to be featured in the photodrama it will begin pro- ducing at once. Olive Tell, who is scoring a decided success on the speaking stage in Civilian Clothes'' is the young woman signed. Miss Tell is well known to film fans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
JOSE TO DIRECT
 ANITA STEWART

Anita Stewart aAd her supporting cast in "The Fighting Shepherdess" have gone into the sheep country of California to film number of exter- for scenes. The location party con- sists of Miss Stewart, Wallace Mac Donald, Noah Beery, Walter Long, Maude Wayne, Ben Lewis, and Direc- tor Edward Jose.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
NEWS OF THE THEATRES

Yogi's last words: Love with Wis dom is the secret Of Life.'
 The management of the Empire theatre have booked this wonderful picture for this entire week, departing from their usual custom in order that all patrons may have g. chance to see one of the greatest pictures that has
 ever come to Bridgeport.
 WEST END.
 A picture that will strike home-a
 human, stirring, thrilling story of the life of the average American working
 man and his family-can be seen to- night at the West End theatre. '"The Undercurrent,' Select Pictures Special. Attraction, starring Guy Elm. pey, is the kind of a picture tha' is appreciated because it is under stood. The emotions of the man who returns from overseas to his wife an. family and suddenly feels that ths world is not giving him square dea have been felt time and again by the average American working man. He will understand and be interested: Sergeant Empey is supported by z l wonderful cast, including Florence | Evelyn Martin, Marguerite Courtot l Betty Blythe, Sally Crute. Eugen, Strong, Charles A. Stevenson ant William Dunn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
JEAN GOES INSISTING
 HER OLD HOME TOWN

Jean Paige has completed her work as leading lady for Earle Will Hams and for once is not eager to start on her next picture. The rea- son is that she is looking forward to a jaunt to Paris---not Paris, France but Paris, Illinois, as her home, is near there.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
EMPTY TO APPEAR
 IN NEW FEATURE

will be called "Oil," has gathered
 around him a notable cast. Florence Evelyn Martin is again playing the l leading feminine role, and is practi-
 cally co-starring with Guy Empey. lOthers in the cast are Templar Sake, William Eville and Harry Burkhardt.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
COSTUME CHANGED
 NEARLY EVERY HOUR

A costume for almost, every hour in the day is included in May Ali sons wardrobe for her newest pie ture, from the Morosco stage success "The Walk Offs"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
THE RADIUM MYSTERY

''The Radium Mystery" Universars latest serial story, is rapidly nearing completion. Eileen Sedgwick, Cleo Madison, Robert Reeves and Robert korfman, who portrays the heavy, are the feature players
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
LYRIC.

Patrons of the Lyric theatre will be given an unusual opportunity this week beginning with the matinee this afternoon when the popular Poli Players present for the first time in this city that powerful drama "Blind tYouth." which is responsible in a measure for the fame accredited to Lou TeHegen. Tickets for seats have 'been on sale for several days but there are still some choice seats left , and reservations should be made at once if the best are desirable. The production is one of the best that the Players have presented this. season and calls for some of their finest work
 'fBIind Youth" tells an interesting story replete with thrills galore and just enough comedy to relieve some of the tense, situations The story concerns young artist who is left behind in Paris by his mother to study art He falls in love with an adventures who proves faithless which drives him to despair and he attempts to drown his troubles 1T drink He is awakened to 9 realiza- ton of his condition by a fellow artist and induced to return to his mother in America. The adventures follows and plans to marry the artists half brother but is prevented by the hero, who meets his sweetheart a the same time.
 Capacity houses greeted both per formances of the photoplay concer last night. The picture "Romany,' a story of, gypsy life. was easily the featurev4r of the concert. followed closelya~by the. 17th episode of tha- 1, wonderful super-serial, The Mid night Man. which features James J Corbett in the leading role. The f1na - episode of this picture will be showr - ext week. The Sennett comedy wa. ks dnnier, than ever, and the Path s News was replete with interesting events The concert by the Lyri orchestra was well received.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
"THE WEB OF DECEIT

Dorlores Cassinelli, the famous Italian actress. renowned for her
 beauty as well as her ability in emo tional roles, will appear in t'The Web of Deceit. The supporting cast in cludes Lefty Ford, Hugh Cameron, Franklyn Hanna and Mitchell Harris.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
Star Gets An Assignment From Real Newspaper
 To Get "AtmOSphePe'

Corinne Griffith, who is appearing as a newspaper reporter in her next picture, 'tDeadline at Eleven" recent ly induced city editor to allow her to ''cover" an assignment so that she might get the proper atmosphere.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
Deserted Musical Career
 For Silent Drama

Nigel de Brullier, who supports Peggy Hyland in ''The Official Chap eron," got his first start in life as a boy soprano, became well known baritone on the operatic stage in Great Britain and then deserted his musical career for the silent drama.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12

There is a report that the American Opera Company is being formed to present distinctly American compost tfons by 100 per cent native com pany. If this Is done it will give Americans an opportunity to do as much for their own as they have been called upon to do for foreign art,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12
PARK.

Plays may go and plays may come, but the great American classic, "The Old Homestead" goes on forever. Now on it's 33d year and still playing ito capacity audiences everywhere, patronized not only by mothers and fathers, but the children as well. The production Augustus Pitou Inc, are bringing to the Park theatre for three days and Wednesday mati- nee, starting Monday evening. Jan 12, contains all the great features of the past years and for this season they have built brand new and e1aborote production maintaining the same delightful musical numbers as in former years. The famous double duartet-the Grace church choir, the Swanzey Band and the Salvation Army.
 Mir William Lawrence, who Ina. portrayed the character of Uncle Josh" over 2.800 times. is still in the : 'cast, as is also George L. Patch. the oIJ country fiddler for the past 25 years with The Old Homestead" ant many others. who have for many req sons been bringing laughter and tear in the most wholesome and human of all plays.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-01-12

The early bird will get the worm,
 Of that there is no question; But if, alas, the worm should turr
 He'd get the indigestion
New Ulm review., 1920-09-22
SEPTEMBER. WEDDINGS.
Dietz-Bauernaeister.

A quiet wedding was solemnized at
the Lutheran parsonage in this city,
yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock,
| when Miss Anna Buaemeister, daugh-
I ter of Fred Bauermeister, residing on
Fist North Street, became the bride
of George Dietz, Jr., son of Mr.. and
Mrs. George, Dietz, Sr., of South
franklin street. The ceremony was
performed by Prof. E. r. Bliefernicht
Of the DR.. Martin Luther College, and
the happy young couple was attended
by the Misses Barbara Dietz and Alma
Schultz, sister Of the groom and cousin
of the bride, respectively.
| The bride was becomingly gowned in
suit of navy blue serge, with hat to
match, and carried a bouquet OF
roses. The attendants also wore navy
blue suits. 3
Following the ceremony, the bridal
party repaired to the home OF the
BRIDES father, where sumptuous
wedding dinner was served to the near
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dietz departed yester-
day afternoon for a wedding trip TO
Minneapolis, where they are spending
the week, and upon their return they
will go to housekeeping in the south
end of the city The groom is foreman
of the bottling department at the
Schell brewery. Both young people
are we'll and favorably known here ana
their many friends extend hearty
fluctuations.
Schmitt-Hiclxs.
Miss Margaret Hicks, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Hicks OF this
city, and Robert A. Schmitt, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Schmltt OF
/ Minneapolis, we're happily weddec
by Rev. E. F. Wheeler of the loca
| CONGREGATIONAL church at the home
of the brides parents on Soutf
Broadway, Friday evening at
]! o'clock. Miss Marcella Moody O.
Pomeroy, Iowa, was maid Of honor
while the groom was attended o9
his brother, Walter Schmitt. A1te1
the ceremony a wedding dinner wa'
4 served to a large number OF invited
guests, including relatives and frlend'
from a distance. Following brle
wedding trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Schmit
will be at home in Minneapolis
where the groom holds a responslpl'
position with a large wholesal'
grocery company.
New Ulm review., 1920-09-22

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60 day free treatment. L.
New Ulm review., 1920-09-22
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

A non-educational civil service ex-
animation for firemen to till the posi-
ton of fireman-laborer at the local
post office, is now being conducted at
the Federal building here and Will
continue until Saturday of this week.
No educational test is given and apph-
cants will not be assembled for mental
examination. The tests at the post
office by members of the local civil
service commission are quite simple
and pertain only to the physical fitness
of the applicants. The salary IS S1zo
per wear with an annual bonus OF S24O
additional. Application blanks can
be obtained at the local postoffice.