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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
DEAR ME, HERE'S a LETTER
FROM DEAR ME TO DEAR YOU.

Dear Me-
You went to English's last night and
you saw a comedy without any jazz
without any bedroom scene and without
line that was not above all question
and it was a good comedy, wasn't itf 1t
just shows that what a lot Of people
seem to think is impossible is possible
That is, it is possible to please an audi
ence with a comedy that is clean.
The thing started rather duly but ii
grew better as it progressed. The first
act was a bright idea, however. Its set
ting was a home for artistic and literary
failures. Certainly such setting has
possibilities. l have a feeling that pos
sibly the authors didn't make the best
OF these possibilities, but then it was
necessary to make events lead up to those
that follow.
The leading figure in this little COM
edy is April Blair, who appears first
as a servant in the home for failures
Aprirs part, by the way. is played by
Grace La Rue. / know that as soon as
April started to talk you felt you weren' I
going to like the thing at all, because
she appeared TO be a sort of Pollyanna
person. I know how you hate Polly
annas. But you were all wrong. She
turned out to be human after that
very human, indeed.
You remember, it was this way. This
hcme was founded by an old millionaire
in the memory of his son, who he
thought was 4 failure. Well. he wasn't
The son shows up at the home as an
inmate and April takes a liking to him
Now, April had a habit Of writing let
ters TO herself, and they contained some
mighty good advice. And she didn'l
hesitate to give this advice TO the fail
ures, including the millionaire in dis
guise. The disguised millionaire part
you know, is played by Hale Hamilton
who is also one of the authors.
Well, April's advice and the disguised
millionaire's cash, produced secretly as q
result of April's advice, works wonders
making a success OF everyone In the
home, including April herself, who sue
ceeds in a play written secretly by the
millionaire. But there Is one great diff
ficulty. April, not knowing he WAS her
benefactor, almost forgot the disguised
millionaire. She became somewhat at
tached TO a person named Dudley.
Things look a little blue for while
but on the night of her success April
realizes that she has not carried ont her
own advice. This realization results In
happy ending and the curtain goes
down on all the inmates Of the failures
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
INDIANA DAILY TINES, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1920.

on the theory that a theater is a place
to laugh and not a hotel where people
sleep. There is an abundance of pep,
songs, dancing and comedy with the
Lena Daley show this season.
The big house which greeted Miss
Daley, who claims indianapolis as her
home because her husband is of this
city, yesterday afternoon at the Park
shows the drawing power Of this woman.
She dresses her part extrayagantly, 4
not more so than in former years. she
sings and dances and radiates pep
final costume is the nearest approach
too Eva Tanguay's 81 Don't Care" cos
tune seen here in many months. She
has stunning gowns and she knows how
to wear them.
Maurice Cole In the second act does
a nifty soft shoe dance, which is a CORK
! ing good number. Miss Daley also has
dance number in the first act The
comedy end of the show is satisfactorily
carried by Danny Murphy. There are
many song numbers which makes one
want to whistle them.
The chorus is a good looking crowd OF
steppers and know how to wear their
gowns. That bunch Of chorus girls
would look good in bingham dresses.
It's real Lena Daley chorus.
Lena Daley and her fast moving show
remains all week at the Park
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

Ray Fern and Maree appear in trayesty
on everything from a minstrel show to
Spanish affair.
Harriet and Marie Mcconnell have an
Intelligent and exquisitely mounted song
Offering which breathes youth. good taste,
refinement and splendid musical training.
Their Apple Blossom" number is made
enchanting by the use of transparent
drapcries, back Of which is lovely
orchard effect. Their opera work is the
fin she'd product and once again Indian
apolis, through Keiths as a medium, has
real musical offering, not affected, up
stage singers, but real honest singers,
giving ~the best they have to the aud
fences. which are fed up on cheap rag
time and jazz.
I often have heard married men tell
some terrible stories concerning the awful
ordeal they went through when they put
he dear wife in the row boat for a quiet
lay OF fishing. Bessie Rempel and q
mere man appear in a boat In His Day
M" and for fifteen minutes this couple
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
BebGn Speaks for
Wholesome Flavor
In MOUie PLdyS
Would Not Present Entertain
nlent to Which He Could
Not Take Daughter.

Baby fingers entwine themselves around
the heart OF George Beban, the actor
Of Italian roles.
That's the secret which has kept clean
and wholesome the plays and movies
IN which Beban has appeared.
Tie memory OF the baby hands II his
own daughter keeps this sterling actor
away from salacious and lustfu1 parts
and plays.
Why? Because he would blush to
take his own daughter TO such eHter-
tainment, and he viii not solicit other
fathers to take their daughters TO such
rash.
That is what George Beban told Il
Times reporter yesterday while the actor
for a few hours was the guest Of Ralph
Lieber, manager Of the Circle.
THE Sign Of the Rose" with its
Christmas tree and tears and Beban' 5
IAN Allen" movie, are living proof that
this actor has upheld the dignity Of the
stage and screen.
Seated in the comfortable office of the
Circle Theater, Mr.. Beban questioned If
bis efforts to give clean entertainment
were appreciated. TIE knows he has made
large sums Of money for acting before
the camera and probably could have
made more If he had appeared IN the
so-called sex stuff, bat he refused and
still refuses to be a party to cheap and
salacious entertainment.
Probably II Mr.. Beban had stood. as
many have done years ago, In a line
extending several blocks to see him in
IAN Alien or "The Land Of the Free"
lie would realize that the American pub
lie desires him to remain In clean and
human plays and movies.
His movie contracts give him the
right to reject a movie vehicle If he has
a sufficient reason. While the actor
earnestly discussed his stand on clean
entertainment he made it clear that he
would not take his daughter to saIacious
entertainment and would not ask another
father to take his daughter to see him
in such vehicle.
Beban has a handshake which is real
"a grasp which, as 1t tightens on an
extended hand, means real friendship.
He desires TO meet the movie public per-
sonally and wants them to see him as IN
Italian character.
When Mr.. Beban returns to the Circle
Nfor q personal engagement in connec-
zion with his movie, zone in Million
he will not wear dress suit, but VIII
appear in character as the Italian, which
he impersonates in the movie.
Il viii not wear a dress suit and
come out and say a few words,'' said
Mr.. Bebsn. "but I win appear in char
acter, tell the people what the Italian
IS saying, thinking and feeling in the
picture. want to meet the public face
10 face"
Mr.. Beban VIII have no apologies to
make when he does meet his Indianapolis
audience face to face, as baby fingers
viii stiE be playing at his heart
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JOlsOn as Inbad. He then whistles
the refrain, time and time again just
because the audience wants more. He
whips you cold every time he sings the
word nanny mine" and while doing
My Honeysuckle Vine" one feels the
vine Of sentiment entwining itself around
the heart. That is where Jolson sings to
you-to the heart. You get my mean
ing! There is only one Jolson, and be
is at the Murat in his most melodious
and funniest moments
While all done up in blackface Jolson
discusses polygamy with a gentleman Of
ancient Bagdad who had zoo wives. at
IS the custom of the country" explained
the gentleman of the ancient city.
my. the city must be a dirty place. So
replies Jolson.
JoIson is at his best in the second
scene Of the second act when he is dis
cussing things" with Franklin A. Bate.
Al declares that he feels strange and asks
Bate II he would appear feminine IL be
should crochet. Il feel the need Of a
needle" AT imparts.
And so the fun went on last night
until the audience howled itself hoarse
Jolson keeps this Winter Garden Show
from being dun like some OF the same
brand He gives this "Sinbad' show
life, color humor, melody and even an
au-day sucker. the kind you sucked
when a child The writer has seen JoI-
son many times. but last night he was
at his best. He worked his head OF
for the customers who paid S3.s5 a seat
When Jolson first makes his appear
ance he comes out and says, "Howdy, "
and in explaining It he remarks that
Teller ought to say something when
they S3.S5 to get In. It might be added
that the show is worth every cent of
f.
"Sinbad" Is a gorgeous affair in which
women. color and scenery run together
into a structure OF beauty. Even the
leaping hounds in the song number,
Beauty and the Beast" have grace.
This shows the limit to which the pro-
dueers have gone in Illustrating & song.
''Our Ancestors" as done by Virginia
Smith, Sue Creighton and cave men and
girls. is a striking departure from the
regular run Of song numbers. By the
way this Sue Creighton is one Of the
most fascinating little tricks seen here
IN many moons.
Among other prominent members of
the cast are Lawrence D'Orsay, stin very
English and as regal as ever; FRITZ
Won Busing, Ma-Belle in two striking
ballet numbers; Helen Eley, Forrest Hun
Franklin A. Battle and many. pany others
There are so many changes Of scenery,
as one scene sinks into another even
more brilliant. The costumes are beau
tiful. Why go into detail when this
gigantic entertainment is the real goods
from the first curtain to the last one
when JOlson comes out IN white face
TO greet his audience after washing on
his black makeup.
Opinion: "Sinbad" gives Jolson the
opportunity 20 be at his best. Don't miss
it.
Jolson's engagement closes with q
Thursday night performances at the
Murat. W. D. II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
AT THE RRoAnwAY

The Juggling Normans open the new
bill at the Broadway in a rapid juggling
act. Then Fox and Vinette follow ia
songs and dances Next comes Jack
Symonds, known as 1.-THE Man Of Ease
Billy and Edith Devereaux offer a nov
city musical number. Jack McCluskey
and the Two harmonious Chaps offer a
number Of song numbers. Leo Filler Is
a Roumanian violiuist and carries n num-
Der Of instruments.
Hlnkle and Man have a comedy sketch
called Catching a Car" which IS lively
amusement. White Brothers are comedy
acrobats and offer som" ne~
Harold Lloyd and Ben Turpin appear
In two comedies as the movie portion Of
the show.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

Mcconnell Sisters ;
Bessie Rempel in
"His Day on" and
Ray Fern and
Maree. The Me-
Conneu Sisters sing
he sweetest of
songs in the sweet
est manner; Bessie
Rempel in a boat is
a comedy delight
when mixing talk
with fishing, and
last but not least,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

BILE friend, Al JoI-
son, the peoples
own singer of
songs, and the
owner of the can
dy sucker is the
same wonderful
Al.
The candy suck
er and JOlsOn were
both present in
"Sinbad" at the
AIurat last night,
when Al sang the
songs or the peo-
pie. Nobody in the
world can put the
haunting appeal,
the meIo d i Gus
movement OF jazz,
the tant aliZin g
wink, the sob as
well as the ch1ckle
into a song as
this man JOlson
does. He makes a
classic of AVA e
Ion" until the very
heart Of melody
Shakes the theater.
=
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
SUNSHINE REVUE
NOW AT THE RIAT.Tn

Arthur Hauk, VINO is at the head of
the Sunshine Revue, now at the Rialto,
Is firm believer In the effectiveness Of
good humor and claims that smiles add
miles Of life. He has produced "Tha
Sunshine Revue" for the purpose OF driv-
ing away the blues There are num-
Der OF principals, q big chorus, scenery
and many costume changes. Eddie Lyons
aud Lee Moran appear in "Once a
Plumber"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
ON THE MOVIE scREEN.

ON THE MOVIE SCREEN.
The movies on view today include
Irwin Beds" at the Circle; Madame
Peacock at the Colonial; Going Some"
at the Ohio; Always Audacious" at the
Alhambra; 1.-THE Round I'm" at Mister
Smiths; "You Never Can Telr' at the
Isis, and 1.-THE Plunger" at the Regent
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
PICCHIANI TROUPE
, IPHOLDS REPUTATION,

When man is hurled through space
only to land on the shoulders OF a man,
who is standing /on the shoulders OF
another, it is enough to make an audience
sit up and take notice. The athletic
stunts staged by the -Picchiani Troupe,
seven in number are as thrilling as any
one would desire to sec The sight or
a man being hurled in midair across n
stage to land with his feet on the shout
ders of q man who Is standing on the
shoulders of another, Is q splendid sight
and one that is making the audiences at
the Lyric this week applaud with vigor.
The writer has seen nothing better In
this line of work than done by this
troupe.
The remainder of this weeks bill at
the Lyric shows how much entertain
ment can be crowded in Il program of
popular vaudeville. The sketch of the
bill is Punched" a comedy affair, in
which a visiting country squire has a
chance to pull some of the homespun
stuff and he does it very well.
Jack Lee If / haven't the name incor-
rect, is a pleasing xylophone player Up
side down dancing is introduced by the
male member of the team of Josephine
Harrity and company. II pleases.
walters Wanted" gives two men,
playing the role of crooks. n chance at
some rapid-fre repartee which scored
real hit at the show the reviewer was
present. The bill includes the skating
Macks and King and Rose as well as a
Mack Sennett comedy.-W. d. II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

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A 35-cent bottle Of delightful "Dander-
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"beauty tonic" gives to thin, dull, fading
hair that youthful brightness and abund-
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ment.
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has some bright and snappy repartee.
After seeing how a woman goes fishing,
am glad 1 don't fish and am not mar
RED
Ray Fern and Maree have enough per-
sonality for q half dozen acts. This
couple gives one the impression that you
are bound to like them because they
have the material, slapstick in spots, but
mighty good entertainment.
The bill includes Mile. La Toys Models
a canine posing act; Daniels and Walters
do their best work near the close Of theiI
Offering in 1.-THE Old Timer" Ed e. Ford
may deserve the title of THE Paradoxical
Physiognomist," but he didn't impress
me, and Charles Mcleod and company
clever equilibrists, who close the show
w. d. II.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
FAST DANCERS AND GOWNS
MAKES DALEY SHOW A WHIZZ.

Ed Z. Daley knows what goes to make
a good show, and he has turned out
the real article In THE Handy Kids"
this season. which features the service
Of Lena Daley. The show IS worked
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
JOLSON OOZES MELODY OVER AN ALL-DAY SUCKER
Dear Is SngeDaIy Is Home

home, including the Keeper" gathered
together in a happy reunion.
Now, my dear me, / am sure you en-
joyed this comedy, for past experience
has shown that whatever 1 enjoy you
enjoy.
Yours for more plays like it,
MYSELF.
p. S. There was always a "P. s." to
Aprirs letters. Dear Me" is advertised
as a comedy with music" Don't get
the idea from this that 1t is musical
comedy. The music part consists OF
three songs, all sung by Miss La Rue
and they are very well sung. NJ.
l. T.
WANT REAL SINGING?
THEN HEAR THE MCONNELLS.
There are three reasons for attending
d I, nSnsth,s this week and theY nre the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

The sweetest music ever heard comes
from lips which sucked an all-day candy
sucker.
The owner Of the lips is our estima-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16

Eczema broke out In a rash then
In wateIy bhsters on my right hand.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-16
WANT REAL SINGING?
rurrr~y HEAR THE MCCONNELL

There are three reasons Tor attending
B. +. Keith's this week, and they are the
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27
GEN. PERSHING
REPORTED WED
Returns to City and Dame
Rumor Gets Busy; Aids
Laugh 1t Down.

\ ripple OF excitement spread
through the summer vacation
thinned ranks OF Washington soci-
ETY. last night when General John
J. Pershing, returning unannounced
from a series of out-of-town visits,
was reported to have quickly mar
ried a Capital woman we'll known in
society. General Pershing's aide
laughingly denied the rumor.
Reports that the general had for
saken the 20. D." for civilian at
tire were crushed at the sight of
the stalwart figure in full army
regalia on + street about l o'clock.
F street promenaders gave him
hearty greeting ae he passed along
in his automobile.
Reservations on a train to leave
Washington at 1926 o'clock, tonight
for Marietta, W. Va, were made
for General Pershing yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27
MILLER LEADS
IN N. Y. FIGHT
Former Judge Has Edge on
Rivals for G. O.P. Nom
ination for Governor.

Saratoga Springs, n. Y, July 26.
Miller on the first ballot is the
slogan of the supporters of the
former judge OF the Court OF Ap-
peals. who seems TO have the desig-
nation for the Republican nomina-
tion for governor within his grasp.
r. At conference today at the State
committee headquarters in United
States Hotel it was decided to make
designations for all places TO be
filled.
Real opposition to the nomination
of Miller developed when former
Governor Benjamin &. Odell and
Fred Greiner. the leader of the
Erie County machine. combined
their forces against him
Former Governor OdelI is working
for Justice Arthur S. Tompkins, of
Nyack.
Secretary of State Francis NJ
Hugo. also candidate, says he has
from 200 to 800 votes.
State Senator George p. Thomp-
son. of Niagara County, is supported
by the Anti-Saloon League and his
own Senatorial district, and Elon
II. Hooker claims the backing of a
limited number of delegates.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27

FREES COLONEL
Not Negligence, Believed to
Be Decision of Mill
tary Court.

New York, July 26.-Col. John Il,
Hunt, charged with negligence in
connection with the escape of Gro
YER Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy
Philadelphia draft dodger, was re-
leased from technical arrest in quar-
ters this afternoon, following the
finding of the military court.
The decision of the court was no,
made public, but Col. Hunts release
indicates acquittal. The court spent
but a few minutes celebrating.
Mrs. Emma c, Bergdoll, mother OF
Grover C. and Erwin Bergdoll,
called on Erwin in military prison
here this afternoon. She denied
having any knowledge of Erwin's
whereabouts during the past two
years and said she had not seen or
heard from Grover since he escaped
from the army guards.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27

New York, July 26.-The fifth
and what was to be the deciding
race in The international yacht con-
test for Americas cup was called
off this afternoon with both the
Resolute and Shamrock becalmed
after a third of the course had been
sailed. The ResoIute was far in the
lead when the Regatta Committee
decided at 4:03 o'clock that neither
yacht could finish within the re-
uuired six hours. The race will be
attempted today.
The start of the race was delayed
thirty minutes. The breeze was
blowing about ten knots an hour,
but il was exceedingly fluky.
Shamrock starts Ahead.
The Shamrock crossed the start
ing line about a minute ahead of
Resolute and a tight little battle
between the two craft began. Each
fought to gain the advantage of
position in the run down before the
wind.
Fifteen minutes after the start
both racers, were sailing slowly
about two miles to the westward
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27
572 SLACKERS
SOUGHT IN D. C.
War Department Prepares
TO Round Up 100000
Throughout US.

A man-hunt involving rewards Of
s2s,6oo and 572 possible victims, for
the location cf which residents of
the District will be paid at the rate
OF $50 head. will be started by the
War Department in an endeavor 20
punish all District OF Columbia draft
slackers, as soon as the list OF
evaders has been finally checked.
The dragnet to be used in the
thorough search for slackers will
be formed by the combined forces
OF the Military Intelligence Division
of the War Department, the Bureau
of Investigation of the Department
OF Justice. local police and mem
bers of Washington's patriotic or
ganizations. who will be asked to
provide information.
The 572 men Of the District whose
names appear on the list form only
a small part Of the mammoth roll
being compiled for a nation ~ ide
search for slsckers of all States,
said to number well above 100000.
The list at present is being care
fully checked by the navy and
Marine Corps offices to ascertain
whether any of the names appear
on the rolls of those branches Of
service When this final check has
been made, the list will be released
by the War Department.
The Washington herald., 1920-07-27
Deciding Yacht Race Hailed by Calm
With ResoLute Ahead and Third of
Course Covered; Try Again Today

of the course. Shamrock gradually
passed away from Resolute and at
the end of twenty-five minutes of
sailing was about a quarter of a
mile in the lead.
At 1880, one hour after the start,
Shamrock picked up a land breeze,
while the Resolute was almost be-
Gained 400 yards astern. The
yachts were now about five miles
off their course.
Lend shortly Overcome.
Resolute was cutting Shamrock's $
lead inch by inch and by 2 o'clock
the defender was leading by a
small margin. At both boats were
virtually becalmed with Resolute
u1fly three quarters of a mile in
the lead.
The yachts were scarcely moving
and the smoothness of the sea al
lowed the racers to keep their sails
full. One hour later, after a drift
ing race, the Shamrock, a mile and
half to the Ieeward, caught the
edge of a southerly breeze, making
in from the sea. D,
She's got off to a five-minute run
while the Resolute remained in
doldrums. Seeing the challenger
get away, Adams turned the Reso-
Lutte inshore but that either yacht
could finish was hopeless.