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Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
CITY OF PURPLE DREAMS
CHAPTER III.


The first person besides the news
paper men to visit Fitzhugh was Es-
ther Strom. He shook hands with her
through the iron grating of his cell.
"Welcome" he cried gayly. But
how'd you know?"
81 came as soon as I saw this" she
replied, taking a newspaper from un-
der her cloak and holding it between
the bars to him. His eye caught a
front-page headline:
'MADMAN RUNS AMUCKT
Turning the page he found group
of snapshots of himself in diverse at
titudes.
Here's progressive Journalism ]" he
laughed, slapping the paper with the
back of his hand. "These things were
taken less than two hours ago. Not
bad work, either" He regarded them
critically. He gloried in the notoriety.
She pressed closer to the bars, and
her face. eve must get you out of
this some way; and you mustn't treat
it so much as joke, for it's not. I've
friend who's a lawyer. I'll send him
to you. I'll manage to pay him some
how. some time"
But why?" he asked.' "Why bother
about me at all? I'm nothing to you"
"I'll send him right away" she
promised. "Goodby." She pressed his
hand and was gone.
Barely an hour after Esther's de-
parture the guard let into the cell q
rotund, sleek-looking man who intro
duced himself by printed card as
"Roger Merton, attorney and coun-
selor-at-law, Ashland block, Chicago.
hours nine to FIVE" He sat down be-
side his client on the foul bunk, and
behind his plump hand gave genteel
little cough.
"My boy" he said. "you have only
one defense. It's insanity-don't get
excitedI'
Fitzhugh laughed. do I look ex-
cited?" he asked easily, and added,
"or insane?"
you're not insane. Nobody said
you were. But for while you've got
to act insane. It's your only hope,
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

and I'm pretty sure you're equal tc
the acting. If you plead crazy-anG
act and talk and look crazy 9TH be
easy for you)-it's more than likely
you'll get off lightly. It's your only
chance Absolutely the only one. I'm
not saying it's fat one or a soft one.
l only say it's your only one. Good
dayl"
The case occupied little time. The
prisoner was adjudged insane and
committed to the Dunning insane asy-
lum until declared cured Two stall
wart officers. neither of whom was as
muscular as he, escorted him to the
street.
Upon Fitzhugh's arrival at Dun
ming he was taken to the superintend-
ent's office, and there, questioned
about his family, gave the same fcti-
tious replies that had satisfied the po-
lice. Next he was examined by a
physician. 1t was the second time he
had enacted the part of lunatic, and
his personation must have been done
with some success. for his disease"
was diagnosed, and he was classified
and assigned to a ward. AfteR the
customary routine of bathing and
donning the regulation garb he had
leisure to sit down and plan his
escape. This seemed so ridiculously
simple that he almost regretted there
need be nothing spectacular about it,
that there was no necessity for over
powering a guard or breaking bars, or
for any other kind of heroics.
While entering the grounds he had
kept his eyes open, with the result
that he had rough mental picture of
Dunning's topography, and after the
first night he was positive he would
be free before the dawn of another
day.
He lay awake until broad daylight.
hoping the next night would be a
cloudy one, listening to the unearthly
sounds that came at intervals from
the violent wards-and thinking, think
ing. He thought mostly Of the future,
and the more he thought of 1t the
more wide awake he became. Sleep
was out Of the question.
Before noon that day came Esther.
She had brought him basket of ed
ibles. and as she placed it on table
beside him he detected in her manner
a disquietlng suggestion Of constraint
But her first words were commonplace
enough.
"How are your sheasked.
"Oh, about as well as look, sup
pose."
II never saw you looking better
abe admiringly observed.
!; kxQu tuust yenembeE youz hAYen,I
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
NOTED TENOR RECEIVES
ROUNDS OF APPLAUSE
(By Associated Negro Press)

Iby AssOCIdItu NtBTO FTeSSJ
New York, N. Y, March 24.-Roland
Hayes, the noted tenor, scored an un-
qualified triumph at his recital on the
night of the 11th of March. A large
and appreciative audience greeted and
applauded the singer. He sang selec-
tions of African melodies as well as
groups of modern songs. Mr.. Hayes
will leave shortly for Africa, where
he will study Negro music and its
origin. His trip will include recitals
in London and Paris.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
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RHODE ISLAND WOMEN
TAKE PART IN POLITICS
(By Associated Negro Press.)

(By Associated Negro Press)
Providence, R. l., March 24.-Mrs.
Lucinda R. Scott, one of the most
widely known Colored women in this
city, has been named president of the
Colored women's republican organi-
cation with Mrs. L. Singleton as vice
president, Mrs. S. R. Suttles as secre-
tary, Mrs. NJ. A Handy, as assistant
secretary, Mrs. E. Armstrong, as
chaplain, and Mrs. Ida Tut as one
Of the directors.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
NATIONAL HEALTH WEEK

The situation of national health
make public question of deep con-
cern for all the elements of the peo-
pie in our common land. Our race
should have a sincere interest in this
matter. Lowest in the economic scale,
smallest in social significance and
weakest in physical power, it becomes
imperative that we take advantage of
any opportunity which will enable us
to increase our store of general
knowledge and thereby add strength
and vision to the social efficiency of
our kind.
National Health Week will soon be
with us. Whatever of program shall
be provided for that occasion must
lie eagerly scanned in an effort to
provide every facility for the people
at large to get a clear understanding
of health as it aff:cts the enure ma
tion.
We are one-tenth of the nation. If
one-tenth of he nation is in ignorance
of the laws that serve to maintain
health, it means that the nation will
finally succumb to the ravages of pes
thence and disease. Black or white
has nothing to do with the matter
except where criminal intention aims
to keep any of the elements in igno-
rance of the laws that provide the re-
lations of improved social conditions
This is why the more intelligent
members of the race should busy
themselves TO the end that every in
dividual of the group shall be made
aware of the significance and import
ance of the coming Health Week.
Health is our biggest asset. Without
it, we must fade from the face of the
earth. With health we can survive
to take a worthy place among the
strong peoples of the earth Remem-
Der Health Week and Keep 1t Holy.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
FLAGSTAFF
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(By Reginald Jackson)

kby h6Sludlu JackSOnJ
Mr. and Mrs. ]. A. Davis entertained
with an anniversary party last week.
Cards and music furnished entertain
ment for the guests. after which a
delicious repast was served. The
room was cleared ard all began trip.
ping the light fantastic until the wee
sma' hours. On departing all declared
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis delightful hosts.
The w NJ. NJ. S. met last week with
Misses Carrie and Bessie Smith and
transacted such business as came be-
fore the body. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess, after
which the meeting adjourned until
next week.
Mr. and Mrs. Judge Miller enter
tanned last Tuesday evening with a
card party at their home. Many
guests were present and all had an
enjoyable time. Refreshments were
served and greatly enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrison were hosts
to party Of friends at their home
last Sunday night. All report an en-
joyable time
Mrs. w. L. Horne entertained the
U. w. c. last week. The usual Busi-
ness was transacted, after which a
delicious repast was served
Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Garrison left
last week for Phoenix, where they
will spend several days visiting
friends.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
ElAY
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(By Archie Lewis)


Mr.. Joshua McKelvey returned to
Ray last week after spending several
months in Texas and Oklahoma visit.
ing friends. He purchased the home
formerly owned By his brother, Wal
ter, and has moved into it.
Willus Wright of Superior passed
through Ray Monday en- route to Hay.
den to visit lis mother and sister.
Mrs. C. H. Vann's two weeks old
son is doing fine. He has been chris
tened George.
]. A. Lewis left last week for Casa
Grande on business.
w. P. Crump visited his family in
Phoenix last week. During his alb
sence Miss Elizabeth Crump conduct
ed the business and was the house
guest of Archie and Mrs. Lewis.
]. A. and Mrs. Lewis entertained a
few friends At dinner on Sunday even.
ing. March 21, at their beautiful home
in Sunny Side. The table was deco.
rated with pink and Cherokee roses
and quite 4 delicious dinner was
served. Covers were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. L. H. Harris, of Hercules Hill;
Miss Jerome Woodman, of Muskogee
Okla; Miss Elizabeth Crump, Mr..
Joshua McKelvey, Mr. and Mrs
Archie Lewis. After dinner the after
noon was spent in conversation and
on departing the guests proclaimed
Mr. and Mrs. Harris charming hosts
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
MUSICIAN MAGAZINE
MEETING WITH SUCCESS
[Rv Assnciatad Neprn Press

(By Associated Negro Press.)
New York, N Y, March 24-The
Master Musician Magazine, being
owned and published by Colored
firm known as The American Music
company Of Philadelphia, Pa, is win
ming great success in New York City,
where the circulation has scared far
beyond the greatest expectation. 1t
is the only periodical of its type on
the market.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
CONTRARY ACT

81 am not surprised to hear she is
an advanced spiritualist. She Is a
woman who always goes to an ex-
treme"
rs she? I thought she went to a
medium"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
QUALIFIED

She (romantically)-T man
marry must lie willing to go through
fire for me.
He-Then I'm the man. The boss
has fired me for telephoning you SO
often.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
SUFFICIENT REASON

Mrs. Scalds-And just think of what
loving couple they were when they
got married. I wonder what caused
them to quarrel so.
Mrs. Gossiphe-I found out today.
She plays better game of golf than
he does.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
PERSONAL PETS

Every man is entitled to his opin-
ion"
"Yes," replied Senator Sorghum;
"the same as man is entitled to a
composite breed of dog. 1t may he
nothing to be proud of, but it's his if
he wants to hold on to it."
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
WINSLOW
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(By Mrs. S. Wilhitel

(By Mrs. S. Wilhite)
The H. T. Needle and Art Club is
still progressing and much interest
is icing manifested in it by the ladies
of this community On last Thursday
the members were entertained by Mrs.
7. r. Simpson. A bouquet of roses
was presented Mrs. White, who had
been indisposed the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCool were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Yeager last
Sunday
Mrs. Lyons of Gallup, n NJ, has
been in the city several days attend
ing her sister, Mrs. White.
Mr.. McCool was on the sick list a
few days last week but has recovered.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
HIS CHANCE FOR A DIG

John" asked his wife, who was
writing to one of her married friends,
which is proper to say, I differ from
you or L differ with your"
"Tell her you differ from her She
let's her husband have part of his
salary to buy cigars and such things"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
THE WOMEN WILL VOTE

Equal suffrage is about to be real
lied. The long fight of women for the
right to vote on all questions of gov
ernment has at last ripened into a
live reality.
Indications are already plainly ap-
parent that there will follow in the
wake of the adoption of the Nine
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
NOTHING IN COMMON

Mrs Nockum and l passed per-
fectly stupid afternoon; no commun-
ity of interest, and our conversation
fell flat"
81 see; of course! You don't know
her neighbors and she never heard Of
yours. Judge.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
BACK AND FORTH

"How could you have walked so
many miles when you've been in ali
day.
What with the children playing in
the back yard and family moving in
across the street, haven't ha da min
ute's rest"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
SENSE AND SOUND

How oft you find the boisterous boys
Into oblivion sinking!
The brass band makes the biggest
noise,
But doesn's do the thinking.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
GAY YOUNG AMERICA

81 don't care for the young man.
Suppose you are making a mistake in
marrying him?"
well, if l am, you'll supply me with
a divorce fund, won't you, dear old
popsy?"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
IN OUR OWN HANDS

Meath heavy costs why fret and
whine?
The common sense advice is
To bring about price decline
Decline to pay the prices.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
TRUE TO LIFE

Photographer-Try to look pleas
ant, please.
Wife of Victim-Don't ask him to
do that This picture is for my moth
er, and She wouldn't recognize it.
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27
MANY 5LUsHEs

81 enjoy these old-fashioned husking
bees"
RED ears mean kisses, eh?'
Eyes, and kisses mean red ears"
Phoenix tribune., 1920-03-27

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Evening journal., 1920-06-11
W. VA. CITY BANS
SUNDAY AIRPLANES

HUNTINGTON. w. Va. June A
UNITED press)-Huntington is known
70 the rest Of the State as "The Holy
City" Il gained the appellation
through the rigid enforcement OF the
Sunday blue laws by Mayor Camp
bell.
Campbell has taken the pep out OF
tie sabbath as it were. To some Of
The inhabitants 10 is eminently salts
factory. but to much OF the younger
element Campbell is the original kill
10y
The courts may take a hand in the
matter. Ivan Davis, druggist. was
censured by the mayor for advertis-
ing he would give away ice cream and
soft drinks on Sundays Compbell in
slsts that no store has a right TO re
main open on the Sabbath. He placed
a ban on soft drink shops, peanut
stands. shoe shining parlors. gasoline
stations, movies and other like enter
prises and amusement
D. Airplanes are also forbidden from
coming nearer than 1900 feet while
flying over the city on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11


The non-sectarian character OF the
philanlhropic work done by the Bichor
Cholem ladies Jewish Benenciall
Society is emphasized by an announce
ment that this organization has turn
ed over a large plot OF ground adjoin-
ing the property at 2O9-ii West street
as a playground for all the "kiddies'
OF the neighbOrhOod
The West street property has been
purchased by the society, the building
altered inside and refurnished 10 be
used as a home for the aged. The
home Will be dedicated Sunday after
noon at o'clock and from Monday 20
Thursday, inclusive, next week, a
bazaar VIII be held at the home each
afternoon and evening TO assist In
raising a fund for maintenance Of the
institution. Each evening a straw
berry festival viii also be held.
For the dedication exercises on Sun
day, Max keil Will preside. The main
speaker viii be Rabbi Harris Mas
liansky, Of New York City, a noted
orator. Local speakers will include
Mayor William u. Taylor, David
Snellenburg, Nathan Miller, Louis
TOpkis and others
Friends Of the Bichor Cholem. who
want TO contribute articles that may
be sold, are asked 10 forward their
donations direct 30 the home in charge
OF Mrs. II. Feinberg.
The BichOr ChOlem was organized
about nineteen years ago and has
been doing a splendid work for charity
all OF these years. 10 now has 400
members. Mrs. C. w. Schagrin is pre-
sldent; Mrs. Harry Freedman, vice
president; Mrs. Manuel Cohen. re-
cOrding secretary; Mrs. Louis Sklut
lr, financial secretary: Mrs. JacOt
fayer, treasurer, and Mrs. Lovenger
field secretary.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
SCOTT SOCIETY
GIVES BANQUET

Members OF fhe Womcn's Home Mis-
slOnary Society OF Scot. NJ. r.. Church,
celebrated The fortluth anniversary of
tho organization of the SOcieiy, last
evening In the sunday school rooms
OF tho church. with a banquet and en-
teriainment.
Mrs. &. NJ. Fisher. president OF the
society. was tous.mlstrcss. Mrs. Jo-
seph II. Bartlett gave an interesting
resume OF the work and growth OF the
local society. Mrs. S. p. phillips, who
for "a years has been IN charge OF the
sociHiy collections, made an address.
Tho Rev. II. ]. Sard, pastor. also spoke.
The committee on arrangements was
Mrs.Isaac Mills. Mrs. Florence Bailey.
Mrs. Anna Smith. Mrs. Maggie Smith.
Mrs. Daisy Ellis, Mrs. Katherine Tay-
Tor, Mrs. Elizabeth Cooper. Mrs. Getr-
rude Williams, Mrs. AdN Keen
Evening journal., 1920-06-11

From time immemorial the size OF the
circus ring has always been 42 feet
inches In diameter.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
DAVY JONES LOCKER
MOI1TH OF THAMES

Davy Jones' locker is not indicated
on any map. However. the spot that
Is popularity known by that name is
the Kentish Knock at the mouth Of
the Thames River. 10 is a veriiable
death trap, so numerous have been
the wrecks.
The ships that are caught here are
held slightly by sands more dangerous
than rocks, while the waves beat them
10 pieces. There is no help for a ship
caught in these sands since the near
est land is 20 miles distant and the
nearest lifeboat 30 miles away.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
KINGS AIR FORCES
HAVE NORBY UNIFORMS

neutrality-suspicious. uniforms
FOR his maiesty's air forces would put
a musical comedy chorusman to utter
shame. The uniform is OF blue-gray
and plentifully studded with golden
acorns and leaves and silver wings
Even the trousers have a touch OF gilt
and white gloves and a sword with a
gold hilt and a golden tassel will be
worn.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
THROAT CUT IN FALL
RI AME ELECTRIC WIRE

PATERSON. n. J.-James Duifey,
telephone lineman, was found lying In
the street here with his throat badly
slashed Although at first foul play
or attempted suicide was suspected,
IL is now believed that Duffey fell from
"a pole where he was at work and that
his throat came In contact with an
electric wire
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
DALRING PEPPER.

Mrs. Lydia NJ. G. Dalring and As
bury &. Pepper were married at the
home OF the brides mother. Mrs
Elizabeth Stcbner. 1870 East Twelfth
street, on Wednesday evening, June ..
by the Rev. George w Bounds. pas
tor Of kingswoOd NJ. L. Church.
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Want Ads are effective for every
line Of busincss.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
ELEVEN CATS ENOUGH
Enn THIS UnAIE

MERIDIAN, Conn.-"Notice 10 the
Public" reads a newspaper adver-
tisement here, "please do not leave
any more cats at 26 Lewis avenue, as
I'VE have all we need" Every day or
two somebody leaves a cat on our
steps and we have 90 take care OF it."
complained Mrs. Nathan Greene, who
; inserted the ad, I'VE have Il now"
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
MERE KITTEN HOLDS
Up A WHOLE pARAOF

I NERARK. n. IA white kitten held
up a parade 10 minutes here and prei-
~ nearly drove big Jim" Mccormick.
the traffic cop, crazy. A street car
blocked the way for the parade. PIN
went TO investigate and found the mo-
,orman trying 10 extricate a kitten
from the switch point. 10 took a quar-
Ter OF an hour TO take up the rail and
nut kitty out.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11

Boyd. Donald n. Whitaker and FSss-
shall Halnes. All OF The departments
are interesting In this Issue and The
fiction OF .ho various contributors Is
good.
"rhe Whittier Miscellany" appeals
also because OF the attractive pictures
which 70 contains. These are OF the
players IN their costumes IN the Two
plays whihc were given al Tho annual
Whittier reception held In March.
This interesting school paper was
published under the direction Of .he
following stan: Editor ln-chiof, Thorn
as l.. Stirling. 2t. associate editor,
MaryS. Eliason. '2i: business manager
Frank ID. Lackcy, '2t: assistant bust
ness managers, John Reese, 20. VIII
lard Hill. %, Elizabeth Boyd. '22
Emma Challenger, '2i. Fred Warden
burg '23
The departments and editors are
| Athletics, Ira ID. Chambers, '2f; arr
department. Carlyle +. Evans, '2i
School notes, Eldred Boynton. '2i
Jokes, Donald r. Whitaker, '2i poetry
] Christine lszard. ~; alumni, Marthi
Boyd, 2i; exchanges, Marshall Haines
'2i.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
RnIIIsH-AAIEnIcAN cIIin

The Rev. n. W. rrapnell Will ad-
dress the Brltish-Amerlcan Club to
night. In the school room OF TIE Uni
tartan Church. There Will also be
British and Canadian birth are in
Nited
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
JUDGE Is MODERN .... ..........

LONDON-Iohn Hawker, who spank
ed his wife here because she smoked
cigarettes all day long. found scant
sympathy from the judge. "rm afraid
people who will not let women smoke
nowadays are old-fashioned" Judge
j. d-Eyncort told him and fined him
$40.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
SOCIAL ANDPERSONALS

Miss Grace B. Cross. head OF the
Department OF Interior Decoration,
School OF Design for Women In
Philadelphia Is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Clarence Iost.
Mrs. E. B. German has returned
from Philadelphia
Mrs. James Chandler is visiting
Mrs. Charles Sparks in Wyomlng.
Del
Walter n. Hare. formerly OF VII
mington, now OF Altoona. was a visl-
tor in this city yesterday
Miss Louise Murgairoyd win be
home this week from Atlantic City.
William r. Stevens. 1000 Washing
ton street. has Just returned from a
months trip to Joplin. Mo.
Mrs. Lydia w. slocum viii return
today from her stay at her cOttage
az Ocean City. She will leavs Satlr-
day for Now York. where she will
Visit her daughter, Mrs. Leonard Ed
wards, at Goshen.
Miss Eva Hollidge, OF Washington.
d. c., is visiting her uncle and aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Wood OF this city.
She expects to return TO Washington
tomorrow.
Rabbi r. 1. Friedman and. family
salem, n: j.. and Rabbi NJ. Friedman,
OF Lehighton, Pa; have been the
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ
Dels.or, Of i222 Heald street.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
oIvHITTIFR MIsCELLANY" OUT.

WHITTIER MlSCtLLANn" OJI.
The vacation number or whittier
Milcellany," a periodical published by
the Whittier Society OF Friends school,
has Just been issued.
Among the contributors are Thomas
L.. sterling. Charles l.. Reese, Jr
Eleanor v. Briggs, Esther H. Megolr,
Dorothy NJ Powell. Donald r.. WIFI
taker. Emma Challenger, Mark NJ
Cleaver ID, William NJ. Spackman
Eldred Boynion. Herbert G.. Mode, Ira
In. Chambers. Martha Boyd Elizabeth
Evening journal., 1920-06-11

Only few hours and this the greatest cothesbuying
opportunity in many years will have passednto history great
savings greatest in volume of business and greatest
number of new friends it has gained for Koshlands Who
wouldn't along Offering of
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
.pHYIILOOr CLIiB DANES.

About eighty couples attended the
June dance OF the phyli Loo Fra
ternity in the New Century Club last
night when eight new members were
admitted. Music was furnished by
the Original Six" orchestra.
The new members are r. parvis, J..
Alexander. l.. Schaefor. s. Rennie. II.
Quigley. II. Bates. H. Davis, Jr.. Rich
ard Thatcher. The new members
were distinguished by dark blue.
azure blue and silver colored bands
on their arms. The old members OF
the club wore neckties OF the same
cOlors. The initiatOry ceremonies
were effective. An address by one OF
the members TO the voices being one
OF the features
old club members present follow
John II. Schaefer. president; Arthur
Slower, business manager; Howard
Mcgee, secretary and treasurer; g.
Alexander. Leroy Cochran, II. Donald
son. ]. Frances. J. Lcniz. l.. pierson
r.. Siegrisi, n. Fritz G. Green.
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It pays to keep in close touch with
the Wanis.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-06-11
JUDGE A POOR JUDGE
nE MOVIES

LONDON-Judge John Eve here has
never seen a moving picture show
TOO busy" says he, "Ive only been
Ia a theater three times in my life"