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New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
Julia Arthur to Return
To Stage; Fortune Lost
Furnishings of Island Home To
Be Sold as Result of Failure
of Husbands Business
Specie, Dispatch to The Tribune

BOSTON, Oct. 24.-Julia Arthur, one
of the most notable figures of the
American stage about twenty years ago
and wife of Benjamin Pierce Cheney
once rated one of Boston's wealthest
men, will return to the stage as the
result of reverscs in her husbands
business enterprises. Her return is ex-
pected this fall. In the meantime, in
a Boston auction room, prospective
buyers are examining personal art
treasures, furniture and knick- -knacks
which once furnished Julia Arthur's
palatial home on Calf Island in Bos-
ton Harbor
Luxurious Oriental rugs. rare china,
pictures and other valuable treasures,
collected in all parts of the world and
held in storage since the government
took over Calf Island early in the war
for military purposes are to be sold to
the highest bidders
Behind the sale and Miss Arthur's
return to the stage is a story of hnan-
cal disaster which had it's inception
IN 1917, when Benjamin P. Cheney
startled Boston society by announcing
that he had assigned his estate for the
protection of his creditors after the
thing of series of suits and attach
ments against his property.
Mr.. Cheney's father, founder of the
United States and Canada Express
Company, left his son $4,000 900.
Young Cheney married Miss Arthur in
1898, and at his request she quit the
stage. They lived quietly in their
island home, coming up to the Parker
House in Boston each winter. He pros
pered in business, his fortune at it's
height being estimated at $25 900 600.
Tne first sirn of the impending crash
was suit filed in September, 1915, by
Thomas c. Washburn, seeking payment
on note for $4,000. Later the Whip
pie Company. operating the Parker
House, brought suit for $4,000 for
accomm odations and service. Other
claims came in quick succession, and
MIR. Cheney found himself Obliged to
assign in December, 1917.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
Hard Coal Output Normal
Mild Weather and Shipping Are
of Great Aid to Production

PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 24.-Current
production Of anthracite coal is well
up to normal and distribution from the
mines is proceeding without interrupt
tlons which prevailed last spring and
recently, according to statement
issued tonight by the anthracite bu-
reau of information.
Existing mild weather has been a
great aid in producing and shipping
t.nthracite,' the statement said, "and
It's continuance will be a considerable
factor in keeping up the steady output.
Given continuance Of average condi-
tions, there probably will be even a
NtVle better than average production
OF anthracite over the remainder of this
calendar year This would indicate a
total tonnage at least equal to that of
last year, which should mean that under
average conditions of distribution
among the individual users of hard
coal there will be enough to meet re-
Qulrements."
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25

weight. The instrument, unfortunately,
could do naught else than obey the
Biblical injunction. At times we wished
1t had the ability to retaliate. There
10 much hollow and unsatisfactory
music IN the popular Russians second
concerto, but 1t is not all as aggressive
ly blatant as it was made to sound last
night. The "Coriolan' overture was
played with a good deal Of dramatic
tire, but we could have wished a diff
ferent beginning and ending. That
angry unison c at the outset should be
sustained ferociously, with adamantinc
sternness and its last drop Of express
slveness squeezed out.
Mr.. Bodanzky did not prolong it as
he did the first phrase of the "Frci-
he was right. But in letting the violin
lists bow spontaneously and allottng
an up and down stroke to the whole
note he made it sound like two half
notes-which was disturbing to those
who know the pussance of the tore
when grimly held as it ought to be.
There was much freedom and elias
ticity, as we'll as a beautiful exposition
Of the thematic material in the SYM
phony but here, again, we had an un-
accountably slow beginning for the
or so Of measures were an introduction
Symphonies do not necessarily begin
with the equivalent of "Here begin
meth the first lesson, the Lamentation
of Jeremiah,' etc. Many of them are
off on their sprightly course at once,
as is this of Brahms in its pursuit of
vernal delights. Both overture and
symphony, we arc sure, will 60 better
tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
Modistes for Society
Arrested as Thieves
Women Are Accused of Victim
izing Stores in Boston
and New York
spccfot Dispatch to The Tribune

Special Dispdtch TO The Tribune
BOSTON, Oct. 24.-The police have
taken into custody two women, who
gave their names as Mary and Annie
Sullivan, of 80 Holborn Street, Rox-
bury, on charges of larceny from Bos-
ton clothing firms. The values Of
clothes stolen in Boston alone, the au-
thorities say, may exceed $4,000, while
it is believed the same women have
been equally successful in other East
ern cities, especially New York.
Under the guise Of fashionable dress
makers they conducted, the police
charge, what purported to be an up to
date modiste's establishment at the
Roxbury address. They played the
role accordingly, driving about the city
IN large touring car with chauffeur.
A search of the house disclosed cloth
ing ranging in value from a $500 dress
to a 15-cent bit of ribbon hidden in
trunks and boxes. Evening fur pieces,
wealth of French lingerie and large
variety of wells were recovered, total
ing nearly $4,000 in value.
The women were released under
bonds Of $4,000 each, furnished by
themselves. They will have a hearing
tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
A PAGE FROM LIFE
Oct. IA, 1920.

dscernmcnt Of the listeners. In the second act
even the most naive Of the newspaper critics felt
the force of the burlesque and commented on it
indulgcntiv " -
Considerable fault found with the selection
of Arnold DAILY for the part of the ,nvsterious
stranger around whom centcrs the whirwind action
of the piece 1t said that he was not voung
enough, that he shouldn't have tried to be oav ana
debonair that he njudiciolsv dressed, ana
SO forth. The only gesture hearing these com
mrnts Is to raise cenclcd fists to the sky and the
only reply is to shrek throu Oh the teeth or coursa
Arnold DAILY would not be young enough for the
part II 1t were serious part, but for the part of a
mature madman who thinks he is a Francois Nillon
there is probably in the world Zone has to
be extravagant in speaking of "lhc Tavcrn~; if is
an eNtravagant event )-thcre is one in the world
VINO could have brought the delightful and subtle
burlesquc romanticism into the play that Arnold
i1ay brings OF course he in iltdcouslv dressed
no TWO characters in the play of exactly the
same period, touch which Mr.. Cohan tried to
make clear to the little ones in the audience hv
bringing on sheriff in the last dressed in modern
western 2arb whereas the other characters ranped
IRON BOB icres to Peter Idbetson in their cosumin,
scheme. Mr. Cohan has every right to be disco,,r
aged at the reception accorded The Tavern and
understand 'i
b1t no one missed the fact that Spencer Charters
as the Hred Nan supposed TO be funny No
one could miss it. He has one of the funniest parts
ever written, and plays it to perfection Constantly
ASKING questions which never answered, he ac-
cura!ey voices the query of the be iazzed audience
In ms reiterated demand to be told What kind of
aht;n, mgn' is this anyway?' and "Whats all the
shootin tor" That is the big question. What kind
OF night is this, anyway And for this section of
the audience it may be said that it was the biggest
night in its theatregong career for it marked the
birth of something new on the stage. gorreons
insanity from which it is to be hoped the drama as
an INSTITUTION will never \ nd if Ccorpe VI
conan VIII run for President, this department will
be dedicated to his service
Robert c. BenchIey
e @
MORAL-NISIT THE TAVFRN"-NOW!
uso A. Cohon Theatre BroadpdU, at 43d
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
Twain Story Dramatizcd~>.

Under the direction of Lea shvb.,.
William Faversham will appear in,
dramatization Of Mark Twain's "-,.
Prince and the Pauper7 AZ the Boo.,
Theater next Monday night. AnssS
Rives prepared the story fer toe st,s.
Besides Mr.. Faversham others IN -.
cast are Ruth finGlay. Cecil y.,n
Mary Rehan. Madeleine KIM ii"sp'
Daube, Gertrude DaYs Clare F~A Farna~A
Lowden Adams, Frank Howsor 80
Anthony, Harold Webster. Wa
Sherwin, Philip Samson. Harry v;.
tredge, Haviiand Chappell. Alexansn-
LOTUS and BRIGHAM RoYce.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
Miss Wulfc Pleases in Violin
Recital at AeOIian Hall

recital at Aeoian Hall yesterday after
noon, showed the ordinary attainments
supposedly in the possession Of vjo-
linists who challenge public attention
That is to say, her tone was agreeable
and her technique of serviccaplc quail
ity. She is too young for .nucn mora to
be expected Of her playing.
Her program included Chcrlier's
Arrangement of Vitali's Charconne
Wienawski's Concerto No. 2 in D
minor and group of shorter pieces.
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25

JOHN GOLDEN presents WINCHEIL. SMITH
directs. FRANK CRAVEN writes and plays in
LITTLE the R"e Y r. "A EW
THEATRE, A"h% Il n N VI
West A ST. Mats We'd Sat g. Elec Day
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25
For President: George M. Cohan

cAdgl8Raf ERE can no longer be any doubt that
EssdsSN George NJ Cohan is the greatest man in
\ the world. Anyone who can write "The
HAs3sA Tavern and produce it as "Thc Tavern"
Is produced places himself automatically
in the class with the gods who sit ON
olympus and emit Jovian Cor is it ShayianN
laughter at the tiny tots below on the earth In
TACT George NJ Cohans laughter is much more in
telllgent than that of any god ever heard of. and
| don't care if get struck with 5O0O-yolt thunder
bolt for saying it,
IN The Tavern" Mr.. Cohan has taken what was
evidently an exceedingly intense dramatic effort Inv
Cora Dick CAN'T, embodyng all the familiar sit,a
tons and lines of the romantic drama and aowi,o
1t to work itself into fever heat on it's own steam
lor ABOUT an act has then gradually piled it with
purlesque hootch until, at the final curtain If is
standing on its head and throwing crockerv at itself
in an orgy of the most delightful insanity ever seen
on any stage.
Inc process of dsintegration is SO gradual that
during the first act, when wild events are taxing
place in the tavern and an even wilder stor, Is
raging outside, unsuspecting members Of the ou
oiencc are likely to take it seriously and think that
when someone opens the door and on ookino out into
the bowling wind-machne SAYS: "Father no ma,
could ride out night like this" or "When
marry marry for love' he really believes that
ne is saying it for the first time. The OPENING ac+
is even more delicious than the second for evsr
line and every situation in it can be either serious
or burlesque, according to the individual powers ~
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25

There were three numbers: Bee
tho1en's overture TO the German trag-
dy by Collin, ou the Coriolanus story;
'schaikowsky pionoforte concerto in
G nl&jot, a.i i5rahms's symphony in d.
'ladam Yolanda Nero played the solo
part Of the concerto, and smote the
like an Amazonian heavy
New-York tribune., 1920-10-25

These included the overture to Wng-
ner's "Rienzi,' Moussorgsky's "A Night
on Bald Mountain" Tschaikowsky's
"Capricco Italien" and new "Hebrew
Intermezzo" by Mr. Volpe.
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CHAPTER VI
Witness to a Meeting

DONALD BRETON walked into the
1S Watchman Office and into Spargo' S
room next morning holding II copy of
the current issue in his hand. He
waved it at Spargo with an enthusiasm
which was almost boyisr.
II say." he exclaimed That's the
way to do it. Spargo. L congratulate
you. Yes, that's the way--ccrtain ~
Spargo, idly turning over Il pile of
exchanges, yawned.
What way?" he asked indifferently.
"The way you've written this thing
up" said Breton. ats hundred
thousand times better than the usual
cut and dried account of n murder.
It's--it's like IA romance
Merely new method of giving
news" said Spargo. He picked up a
copy of the Watchman, and glanced at
his two columns, which had somehow
managed to make themselves into three,
viewing the displayed lettering, the
photograph of the dead man, the line
drawing of the entry in Middle Temple
Lane, and the facsimile of the scrap of
gray paper, with critical eye. Yes
merely a new method" he continued.
"The question is--will it achieve its OBJ =
JectT'
whats the object?" asked Breton.
Spargo lished out Il box of cigarettes
from an untidy drawer. pushed it over
to his visitor, helped himself, and tilt
ing back his chair, put his feet on his
desk.
"The object?" he said, dryly, "Oh,
we'll, the object is the ultimate detection
of the murderer"
HYou re after that ~
'J'm after that--just that.
"And not-not simply out to make
effective news?"
"I'm out to find the murderer of John
Marbury," said Spargo deliberately
slow in his speech. And III find
him."
"Well, there doesn't seem to be much
in the way of clues, so far" remarked
Breton. 81 see-nothing. Do you?'
CONTINUED TOMORROW
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bed, which rose tapping into the air and

bed, which rose tapping into the air and
carried her away.
Hoo, hoo, too, TOGO! Here comes
the Owl Night Filler bound for the
mysterious, fairy like city," hooted
Judge Owl Tapping along close behind
her. Hoo, hoo, too, toooo!" hooted
the feather bed, making a noise like the
whistles of dozen engines.
And Peggy found it was real Owl
Night Filler, for the feather bed was
made up of Il whole flock of owls,
punched together1 and flying under the
direction of Judge Owl.
Swift they flew, with the speed of
magic, and before Pcggy's toes could
of the darkness into a land of light and
'anded on the peak of rocky hill.
Clustered upon this peak were Billy
Belgium, Balky Sam, the army mule (;
Johnny Bull, Billy Goat and flock of
Peggy's bird friends, among them
General Swallow, Mrs. Purple Swallow,
Reddy Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Mr..
Robin and many others.
1--WE knew you'd come" they all
chorused as they saw Peggy. Behold
the mysterious, fairy like, deserted
city"
They pointed into a valley below
them, and there was one of the prettiest,
neatest little towns Peggy had ever
seen. But it was not like other towns
there was something unreal about it.
ITS very charming city, but what
is there about it that makes it seem
SO stranger" asked Peggy.
'"That's what we are going to find
out" whispered Billy. 'Come, all
who are not afraid"
The birds and animals looked at each
other with anxious eyes, but they crept
after Peggy aud Billy down II slanting
path toward one of the gates that ran
around the city. They were almost to
it when suddenly huge form raised
itself from among the bushes.
Halt, where would you go?" roared
a great voice.
The birds flew into the air, and the
animals leaped back, but Peggy and
Billy gave u shout of joy.
"'Tis the Giant of the Woods" they
cried. And then they answered his
question. "Please, Mr.. Giant of the
Woods, we are on our way to learn
the secret of the mysterious, fairy like,
deserted city,"
"Ah, but you must not go alone.
will be your bodyguard to shield you
from HARM" roared the Giant of the
Woods, and he took Peggy and Billy
each by the hand.
(Tomorroto toW be told hoU they
find a stranger IN The deserted city,
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THE MIDDLET,EMPLEM MURDER
A Detectpe Story by J. S. Fletcher

they'd recognize himv' he said. "Well
what arc you going to do now,
Spargo? ! must 60"
Spargo, who had been digging his
walking stick into crack in the pave.
ment, came out of a fit of abstraction
IT, he. sud. "Oh-Tm going to
the office. And he turned abruptly
away, and walking straight off to the
editorial rooms at the Watchman, made
tor one in which sat the official guar,
dian of the editor. ''Try TO get me a
few minutes with the chief" he said.
Inc private secretary looked up.
Really important?" he asked.
Big ~ answered Spargo. "Fix it.
Once closeted with the great man
whose idiosyncrasies he knew pretty
well by that time, Spargo lost no time.
iouye heard about this murder in
diuale .i9,, lemple lane!' he suggested.
IT he mere facts" replied the editor.
tersely.
81 was there when the body was
FOUND, continued Spargo, and gave n
brief resume of his doings. "I'm Ger
tain this is most unusual affair. - he
went on. Its as full of mystery as
as It could be. ] want to give my at
tention to it. l want to specialize on
1t. / can make such story of it as
we haven't had for some time-ages.
Let me have it. And to start with, let
me have two columns for tomorrow
morning. I'll make it-bg!"
The editor looked across the desk at
Spargo's eager face.
Your other work?' he said.
well in hand,' replied Spargo.
II m ahead whole week--both articles
and reviews. ] can tackle BOTH
The editor put his finger tips to-
gethcr.
Have you got some idea about this,
young man|' he asked.
I've got a great idea answered
Spargo. He faced the great man
squarely and stared at him until he
had brought smile to the editorial
face. That's why / want to do it ="
he added. "And--it's not mere boast
ing nor oyerconiidence-I know | shall
do ii better than anybody elsc''
The editor considered matters for n
brief moment
You mean to find out who killed this
MANI he said at last.
Spargo nodded his head-twice.
"l'll find that out" he said dog
gedly.
The editor picked up pencil and
bent to his desk.
"All right" he said. ''Go ahead.
You shall have your two columns.
Spargo went quietly away to his
own nook and corner. He got hold Of
block of paper and began to write, He
was going to show how to do things.
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,,Np HERE 1T CONTINUEs)

.nHR. CARDLESTONE suddenly
lM turned on the young barrister
Viii sharp, acute glance.
tEh?'' he exclaimed. "Whats this?
you say this man had your name and
.ddross on him, young Breton YOURS?
"a that he came from--Australia?" ?"
A~S ~1That's so, answered Breton,
.rhats all that's known. "
t Wr CardIestone put aside his UNI
,,cla % produced bandanna handker-
chiaf Of strong colors, and blew his
.ose In o reflective fashion.
"Thots mysterious thing" he OBJ
..rved "Um--does Elphick know all
va, Rrctcn looked at Spargo as il he WIS
.stiug him for an explanation of Mr.
Cardlpstonc's altered manner. And
snorgo took up the conversation.
HNo." he said. ''All that Mr.. FL
rhck knows is that Mr.. Roland Brc-
,onis name and address were on the
ECrap of paper found on the body. Mr..
Elnbick"-here Spargo paused and
ionked at Breton--''Mr. Elphick," he
nreseptly continued. slowly transferring
Eis glance to the old barrister, ''spokc
n going to view the body
1Ahi" exclaimed Mr.. Cardlcstont
barerly. 1T can be seens Then III go
.nd see it, Where is it,"
Il Breton started.
"But--my dear sir!' he said.
t'why?"
Mr.. Cardestonc picked up his UNI
Ibrella again.
~ feel proper. curiosity about a
mystery which occurs ut my very door" 3"
! Ec said. "Also. | have known more
&hap one man who went to Australia.
Ths might say might, young gentle
men-might be a man | had once
known. Show me where this body is. -
Breton looked helplcssly at Spargo; it
Vas plain that he did not understand
lhe turn that things were taking. But
spargo was quick to seize an oppor-
3unty. In another minute he was con-
iucting Mr.. Cardlcstone through the ms
Ind outs of the Temple toward Black
friars. And as they turned into Tudor
ktreet they encountered Mr.. Elphick.
Il am going to the mortuary,' he
remarked, $50, ] suppose, are you,
yardlestone? Has anything more been
discovered, young man."
i Spargo tried chance shot-at what
be did not know.
"The mans name was Marbury," he
$aid ''IIe was from Australia"
He was keeping n keen eye on Mr..
Elphick, but he failed to see that Mr..
Elphick showed any OF the surprise
Ehich Mr.. Cardlestope had exhibited.
Rather. he seemed Indifferent.
j "Oh!" he said-'Marbury? And
from Australia. Well--I should like to
Pee the body"
SpargO and Breton had to wait out =
fide the mortuary Swhile the two elder
gentlemen went in. There was nothing
o be learnt from either when they re-
appeared.
I'VE don't know the man." said Mr..
&lphick, calmly. "As Mr.. Cardlestonc.
Z understand, has said to you already
re have known men who went to Aus
ralia, and as this man was evidently
Eandering about the Temple, we
Thought it might have been one of them,
bim.
Couldn't recognize him." said Mr..
Cardlestone. "Nou -
ihey went away together arm in arm,
ma Breton looked at Spargo.
AS If anybody on earth ever fancied
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
CHAPTER I
The Deserted City

3pEGGY had been to n moving picture
4 show and was just smuggling down
Pa bed, secure and comfortable for the
plight, when she became aware of a
EappinS on the outside wall of the
blouse,
""ris the wind" thought Peggy.
II lis the wind lulling me to sleep.
BS,S1od- mig ht, Mr.. Wind. Good night,
.tlll morning"
'Tap, tap, tappity tap" Again
Fame the sound. Peggy pulled the
66iankets over her head so it would not
|qisturb her. Tap, tap, tappity, tap.
|It was now right in the room, and
|reggy sat up quickly. This tapping
IMas N not made by the wind. 1t was more
Ike the clicking of telegraph instru-
And as she listened the taps turned
20 letters, and the letters into words.
6,a-r AWAY in the r. o-c-k-y
l.l-l's We have found a
%S,s't-e-r-i-o-u-s, f-a-i-r-y-l-i-k G
't-y' Come help us LEARN
t's secrets. H-o-o-t and
'u'a,,g'e Owl will b-r-i-n-g s
Ieggy spelled out these words, but
nen II came to the names signed to
uvm' the taps came so fast she couldn t
t.s5ne one letter from another.
Shall | 20 or shall l not go?" Peggy
sGed herself. ''Thc night is blustery
Ma l am very cozy in bed-but that
38here it u.s..
cAgain sounded the tapping, spelling
Gi,,G1-m.e and s.e-e?"
wlll, cried Peggy, and forthwith
oo oe gave boot like Judge Owls "Hoo,
oo' too, toooo!"
ana ana quickly, as if Judge Owl were
nn Sl'iqg just outside, came an answer
H0 moot Hoo, hoo, too, TOGO
rio,, uGple out of the window! Tumble out
eggy waited only to slip on the
ety SILK kimono which had been one
eo ner Christmas gifts and then she
rdn eu out OF the window looking for
i" SSase Owl. She leaned farther than
nst intended-and went tumbling out,
NJ Us Judge Owl had told her to do.
Iumk, ~dIcn to her surprise. she didn'i
lar, landing in what felt like a
IN Ss leather bed. And indeed Il was
''a'ner bed--a living, moving feather
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SYNOPSIS

r,ooh Spargo, young London
r,naper r man, returning home iron.
fee,rofb y. ,rrorb late one night, is attracted
~ ~ a % %couplo Of men peering into tho
ws Garner Of an allevtcov. investi-
es,S oa,;or Isl yshoped man reclining against
0o,Jm 0,em dead, murdered. II seemed. In
m'sm 'asmoctet is found the name and
n.y. yJrp,S psS "Ronald Breton, Barrister,
aa,,y, aT;no,S Bench Walk, Temple, Lon
Any, Spdrgo, Detective RdthburD
dOs' s Rreton visit the mortuorv, ,ohero
~ ~ murdered man is lying. Breton
NC ,,serf, 1I he does not knoto him. Spargo
ssse,''B ss"r. Breton I argue his first case in
aeu asurf and is introduced to his fdncee
eOs e"d' sister, Euelvn aud Jessie Avlmore.
d"u .;s;t S il made TO the hotel Where the
9.,d v,'m man had stopped and registered
q. a'ua u"Iohn Marbury." He received but
~ W, .isifor, q tall peH- dressed man:
9n' ma o,Jered uhisky and soda and paid
=. a. n from o handful Of souereigns, but
l hadn't penny piece on him tohen
ae ate."J dead, and nothing is knoOn Of
Igs"b ill.,, hat nat he had just arriued from
A1"%,tyaiia, A% and piSited a Mr.. Cardle-
.@ns n of the Temple, O teso doors from
.,J ..hcre he pas found dead.
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(Tomorrop ioiH be told how they
find stranger IN The deserted city,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-26
DREAWLAND ADVENTURES
THE GIANT OF MOVIELAND
BY DADDY

(StrGnge aud funny things happen
70 Pe1gy,, Billy, and their friends in
h!S t0eek's story, ,ohich tells of their
frtp TO a fairy like city.)