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The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
HAVE VOICES LIKE MIRROR
British Critic Explains Title Given
Topeka Singers.

1t has become a habit with concert
managers to attach some sobrtquet to
their artists as a sort OF trade marx.
often it is without reason or excuse,
often entirely inappropriate. Inere.
fore when Nellie and Sara Kouns first
went to England and were billed
everywhere as THE Mirror-Voiced So
pranos," one critical Doubling Thomas
wanted to know the reason why. He
was answered by the critic of the
Magnet, who came to the rescue Of the
American singers in an article from
which the following excerpts are re-
printed:
Surely that must be apparent and
our good friend Tristan, excellent rea-
soning critic as he is, ought not to be
left guessing
"As a matter of fact mirror re-
fleets nature and as a reflective in
strument it enables us to visualize the
beautiful How often do we hold the
mirror up to nature, and how often
do we see in the mirror all the radiant
reflections that crown nature in glory
Nellie and Sara Kouns are Honey
suckIe Singers
$50 sweet are thei. voices, so deli
ciously blended. So exquisitely sympa-
thetic in touch and tone that with
every justification you may term them
the mirror-voiced sopranos.
Then vocalism is a reflex of nature
and that being so, there Is no reason
why anyone should challenge the des-
ignation
ITO hear them as we heard them
recently at the LoIdon Coliseum Civ
ing a human intonation to Arditi's
beautiful song Sc Saran Rosa is in.
deed one of those lingering treats thai
/ is perhaps only eelipsed by their cal
haunting Swiss Echo Song thai
seemed to fill the Coliseum with q
waiting sweetness that floated acros:
the footlights Like the incense of love:
! lullaby.
1.-THE poetical in singing is after al
| like poetry itself, an idyll that awaken
| the heart of man. Oh that man.
| heart could sleep and song shoult
wake-wcke him from his slumber.
1T is the sweet song of the sweetes
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
At the Novelty.
(By Mack,)


Eddie Polo" in the seventh episode
of King of the Circus Will start
things off at the Novelty the first half
of the week.
THE Roof Garden Trio" glori-
ously beautiful and attractively pretty
Young woman and two eXcellently
clever young men present ar act
which they cali "A Diversified Novelty
Offering"
"Worden and Naldy." a happy, agile
young man and a dainty graceful
miss present under the caption of
Bits of Musical Comedy" an offering
complete with wonderful dancing and
splendid singing.
MY Dream G;rr' is one of Morris
Greenwald's grille musical revues with
seven shapely and pretty girls in the
line up.
Leon Toom" is a ''ventriloquist"
who has a past reputation as being
Sc to none in his profession.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
OBJECT TO sER1AL PICTURES.
State Censor Board Urges Stricter
Regulation of Moyies

Sex stuff and serials are the worst
type of pictures, the state censor board
believes, according to its report for
1920. which has been filed with the
governor.
THE greatest harm." says the re-
port, doubtless comes thru the serials
which depict succession of crime and
hold the interest and enthusiasm week
by week, thru the vivid portrayal of
impossible feats. They abound in
scenes of cunningly devised torture,
brutal fights and assaults
Hope for stricter legislative action
on the censorship of films in the state,
died Friday night, with the failure to
be introduced of another bill in the
senate which aimed at their more
strict regulation. Such a bill was
ready for introduction. but was too
late. Others were killed during the
session, but the last one had been so
revised that its author believed it satis-
factory to all parties
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

singers London has listened to for
many a day that as a very paen to
melody rouses the somnolent senses to
something more than an awakening"
The Kouns Sisters make their first
home appearance in four years at the
auditorium Friday, March IS.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Dotothy Gish's latest comedy, 1.-The
Ghost in the Garrett" which will be
shown the last three days of next
week, is a real comedy, according to
reports. The story deals with girl
who foils the efforts of band of des-
perate crooks to escape with a pearl
necklace.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
VETS TAKE STAGE
"Her Boys" To Be Guests of
Schumann-Heink Here.
Singer VIII Hold Reception for
Legionnaires After Concert.

Madame Ernestine Schumann-
Heink, who manifested her interest
in her boys" including thereby prac-
ticolly the entire United States army,
nav and marines, during the late war,
has signally honored the members Of
the American Legion here. At her re-
|clta' at the auditorium, March IS,
arrangement have been perfected
whereby the entire stage will be re-
|served for Legionnaires.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Before she came to the Lois Weber stu
dios Claire Windsor worked for q produe-
ing company which, altho one Of the largest
in the business, is notorious for its par
simony. n-
In a banquet scene the table was loaded
with cheap and badly cooked food which
the actors were forced to enjoy" During
the filming Of the scene Miss Windsor s
Belgian police dog commenced to howl.
stop your bowling. Bruno.' said Miss
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Bailie Reynolds and concerns the
problems of a girl who marries an old
man at the instance of a selfish
mother.
Tom Mix in 1.-The Daredevil
finishes the week. Tom is known as
the screen actor who never fakes his
stuff. THE Daredevil is this cow
boy actors own conception of what a
western photoplay should be. and
how it should depict truthfully the life
and customs of the plains.
So, 10000 week has been turned down by
those interested in the future film activities
| of Jackie Coogan, who played the title role
| in Chaplin's ''The Kid" Jackie has just
finished a five reel screen vision of
"Peck's Bad Boy for Irving Lesser produc-
tions and is said to be at liberty for future
Jackie's last salary which amounted close
to 81 10000 weekly while filming "Peck's $
Bad Boy was by far the largest salary
ever paid a child stage or screen player.
| Eddie Polo is working on one of the
| fast moving episodes of 1.-THE Seal of
Satan" his latest UNIVERSAL serial. Magda
Lane and Inez Mcdonnell are playing the
| principal feminine roles in the stars sup
| port and J. 2. MCGOWAN is directing. The
company has recently returned from Cuba
| where Polo used romantic and historical
spots on the island for atmospheric back
grounds
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
cI06zz GllIZIzpd
IN FOX SERlAL" "FANTOMNS'

"Samaroff and Sonia" not content
with giving an exhibition of their
ability as dancers, they offer a perfect
picture of "A Sunny Afternoon in
Their Native Land"
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

A burnt finger-a rusted buckle
a bit of str1ng-a cigarette butt
mere trifles, yet away far in the silent
frozen north. the north wind. which
wraps men in its frozen arms and
breeds the red-hot fury of melancholia
in their hearts, they are tremendous
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
At the Crystal.
(By "Bill.")

Elaine Hammerstein in 1.-THE
Daughter Pays opens the bill Mon
day afternoon. This particular screen
production was written especially for
Miss Hammerstein, and brings out an
her prettiest charms. 1t was repro
duced from a story written by Mrs.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Martha Mansfield, the new Selznick
star. takes issue with the present style
of hairdressing. She has discovered
that it is modest to see with the naked
eye and shocking to hear with the
naked ear.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

trifles. Rex Beach, the worldwide
known author has put into 1.-The North
Winds Malice every thrill. adven-
ture and every bit of love that can be
crowded into one story. ~
The regular Pathe News reel will be
shown the first half of the week.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

into ones evening at the theater.
Elaine Hammerstein, in her latest
ff1m-title. reduces the chances of any
change by suggesting Handouts or
Kisses" Who would choose the
WriStIetS?
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
|n9VESQulBS.
Cleaned y II:

- In these recon-
stru ton days, it
might be well for
photoplay mag ates
to reduce the footage
required f or f o n d
lovers to collect their
aI1o ..ment of kisses.
Because the onlooker
has only an inper-
sonal interest in such
-ents, t h e y n o w
~aar7 fn 1ndu1v eat
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
At the Orpheum.

(By Jones.)
Thomas Meighan, the popular star.
appears as a gangster and gunman in
his latest picture, 1.-The Frontier of the
Stars" which will be shown at the
Orpheum the first three days of next
week.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Raymond Hatton, now acting at tn,
Goldwyn studio in ''The Bridal Path" ha!
figured out that by pressing hard on til,
steering wheel of his automobile he car
save three -fourths of a cent a day OF
gasoline.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Cullen Lands has two great enthusia SINS
his little son and his garden. All the
time that he has avg from the Goldwyn
studio, he devotes to them. But he has
come to the conclusion that the time must
be divided-that he can not enjoy his child
and his garden at the same time.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

This is just some personal Information
for girls, and particularly those girls wht
abhor the present fashion in skirts. Th'
basis of such dislike is cureable. Annette
Kellerman was "chalk-1 legged when sh'
was a girl, which means that one leg was
bent one way and the other another, ant
both wobbled when she walked. A doctol
advised persistent swimming as cure, ant
look at her nowi
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

W. 81. Carr, manager of the Lois Weber
studio, recently advertised for a handy man
about the studio.
what was your previous occupation?"
asked Mr.. Carr of one applicant.
piano finisher," said the applicant.
Eyes, I know" said Carr. "but did you
move them or polish them?"
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Lois Weber Productions announce that
1.-TWO Wise Wives is the title chosen for
Lois Weber's fourth production for Para
mount release. Miss Weber has taken a
print of "Too Wise Wives" with her to
New York where she is engaged in its
final editing,
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
The Hotel Register.

Charles Ray is infinitely more at ease
lease ''The Old Swimmin' Hole" calls for
than attending social functions, and he is
worried by autograph hunters. A very
much over-dressed ard pompous female
gushed up to him at a dinner party in a
big California hotel, thrust an enormous
autograph album in his hand, and gurgled ::
"Oh, Mr.. Ray, do sign my little book y
Ray squirmed and flushed crimson.
Handing back the book, he said with great
already registered at the desk" -.
Helene Chadwick, just back at work at
the Goldwyn studio, after severe illness
with pneumonia, says she has learned at
last how to spell the name OF that disease.
1t seems she had serious time with the
word when she was child and found 1t in
her spelling lesson.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Peter B. Kyne's story, Pronunciation
will be picturized by Universal under tn
direction of jacques Jaccard.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12

Owen Moore, the Selznick star, who was
recently admitted to the Post Graduate
Hospital New York. with an attack of in
flammatory rheumatism, is well on his way
to recovery and expects to be out OF the
hospital within the next ten days.
The Topeka state journal., 1921-03-12
kidding the Public


Charlie Chaplin has been kidding" the
public. He's been standing 'em.. out all
over the eountry-with "The Kid"
A. c. Stecker, chief animal trainer at
Universal City, was seriously injured in
the filming Of "Roman Romeos," a Ly and
Moran feature comedy. The scene required
"a burlesque film in an arena between a
gladiator and IL lion. One of the half dozen
lions refused to see the humor of it and
clawed Stecker from his shoulder to his
finger tips.
For a scene in "The Light in the Clear
ing" being made by 7. Hayes Hunter at
the Dial studio, Edward Sutherland, play
ing the juvenile lead, has to wash his face
and neck. (Prop dirt of course.)
That David Butler; who has fast risen to
movie fame as a leading man, will be one
of the seasons male stars of the silent
drama is assured by Irving Lesser, who
has contracted for Buffers services IN
productions.
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
JAPON INTERVENE /.
EN- SIBERIA ORIENTAL

Copenhagne, JUNO. -El general
Kannura, comandante de las trcpas
japOnesas en- el distrito de Vladivos-
tock, ha anunciado que los japon-
eses, a consecuencia de Ia situaci6n
que Sc ha desarrollado en- Siberia
oriental. Sc han visto obligados a
ocupar varios pueblos siberianos
de importancia estrategica, segdn
dice un despacho especial de Hell.
singfors
Ell gobierno bolsheviki ruso, Sc
agrega, ha hecho una energica
protesta contra el moyimiento, Y
en- una nota dirigida los COB
iernos ingles y frances, declara que
hara a las potencias de la entente
moralmente responsables de la in
tervenci6n joponesa ell Siberia.
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
G. G.HARDING--EL HOMBRE
iDios aadnos unshombre!

iDios aadnos unshombrel
Es un caracteristico de toda la
America amar al HOMBRE sin dis
tinguir su banbera politica.
Asi 10 expres6 eApoeta John G.
Holland en- los dias de la guerra
Civil. lY ese grito tiene eco hoy
en- la Patria! Por ESQ nos dedica-
mos escribir de Warren G. Hard
ing primeramente y por ultimo CO.
mo HOMBRE aparte de otras dis
tinciones que puedan venirle.
LA LLAMADA POR UN JEFE
En- los programmes enpolvados
de Ia Epoca esta quemada Ia me-
moria-y aun la historic de aque-
Hos cuyas yi3as estan dedicadas a
la causa de la humanidad, Bien
sea. Cast nj recordamos, POGO
menos nos importa, menos pensa-
mos los muchos de los motives ex-
ternos que amoldah los motives
mas grandes que nos brindan la Ii
bertad o nos hacen feliz. Quiza
sea una ley de la Naturaleza olvl
dar. Las relaciones humans y
aun las naciones empiezan con la
famila, iQuien ha dido decir de
una famila que individual colec-
tivamente Sc tom6 el trabajo de
considerar 10 pequehisimo. indicer-
nible de los eIementos extrinsicos
que resultan en- una gerencla be-
nefciente de gobierno para ese Pc
quehc grupo?
Lo es igualmente con las nacio-
neS.
Los hombres vienen Y van.
Siempre y a cada instante vienen
las tempestades de nuevo pensa-
miento, de nuevos intereses, de
nuevos problemas, de nuevos cam
DOS que desarrollar, 6e nuevos pc
ligros que reclaman al valinte g la
hidalguia, de nuevas corrupclones
que Sc aeben aplastar, de nuevas
empresas que Sc deben apOyar. La
estabilidad del hombre y Ia huma-
nidad es tan inpracticable como 10
fuera hacer un esfuerzO para po-
ner en- eterno reposo al atlantico'
Los tiempos camblan, los hombres
y las ideas cambian, como cambian
tambien los deseos. Esto nos trae
a nosotros objeto.-la lntenci5n de
decir que la institution mas afecta.
da por este incomprensible, elusi
va y multiple poligono de dudas y
que Ia Naturaleza humana es nues
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17

Todo este propia y necesaria
mente debetnos hacer sin distin-
ci6n de raza, sin acepci6n de per-
sonas, color D tanafio. convertidos
8 no convertidos, buenos 0 malos,
sabios o ignorantes. Para ell bien
y felicidad de todos en- amistad,
amor y union, que mutuamente
nos debemos. "A fin de obrar el
bien apaftarnos del NAL, y procu-
rar tener una completa reforma,
una transformation provechosa,
ventajosa y buena. Una regene-
raci6n y renovation del Espiritu
Santo de Dios, hasta que todos lle-
guemcs a Ia unidad de la fe en- a.
quel varon escogido de Diosss Jesu-
cristo nuestro Salvador y Maestro
Eterno.
Empefiemosnos en..observarlobe-
decor y guardian felmente ell man.
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
SON COMO CABALLOS NEGROS CON
RAYAS BLAhCAS 0 COMO BLANCOS
QUE T|ENEN LAS RAYAS NEGRAS

Londres. Sostendre todo 10 que
die, sin retractarme de una sola
de mis- palabres. manifesto el almi-
rante americana Sims, agregando
que en- ell discurso que pronunci6
en- Ayde Park, y que tanta indig-
naci6n ha provocado en- Estados
Unidos, no hizo sino repetir 10
que ha dicho va en- aquel pals, y
ha escrito en- sus libros.
Sc sabe que ell ministro de Ma
rina americana enyi6 un cablegra-
m a al almirante, a fin
de que olga 81 pronunci6. en-
efecto, las palabras que lie atribu-
ye la prensa, o 81 las retracta, y
que el senado Americana ha orde-
nado que Sc haga una investiga-
ci6n sobre ell asunto.
Las frases que Sc atribuyen al
almirante Sims, que Sc dice cue
este pronunci6 al hablar en- la
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17

tenta Y cuatro hombres y mujeres
estaban expresando la voluntad de
millones. El estaIlido lego a todos,
Todos sentimos latir nuestro pulse
de las multitudes entusiasmadas.
Desde ell momento psicologico
cuando ell Presidente Will H Hays,
al abrir la augusta session dlciendo
que esta seria la lucha mas grande
y libre para todos en- esa conven-
cion nacional, la mas importante
que Sc ha reunido, todos empeza-
ron a adivinar sobre quien caeria
eFhonor de la no minacion.
No habia 'boses,' amos nj lie
fes' los delegados Sc enfrentaron
en- una situaci6n rara y todo esta-
ba cubierto con Ell manto de la es.
peculacioD, Unos a otros Sc in,
terrogaban.
iBien quien sera eI agraviado?
nadie podia contestar.
Hsbia llegado Ell momento preci
so para descubrir TN nuevo jefe
I
Los delegados estaban ALI, Lo
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17

tro sistema para que con capacidad
interpreter 10 que nos agrada y 10
que repugnamoS, nuestros temo-
res. y.nueStras esperanzas, nuestras
IamblclOnes Y nuestroS caprichos
Este arte para saciar las multipIes
necesidades de millones dc hom-
bres viene bajo el nombre de bau-
tismo la "politica'', un hombre
muy grande para ser clasificado
propiamente por los DECANOS
del idioma Ingles, una palabra que
tiene una extenci0n que linda So
lamente con las nieves del Artic,
los mares del sur y las voluntades
" necesidades de la humanidad.
En- verdad, es una palabra de iIu-
stones. Su valer intrinsico fluctua
en- el cambio de opiniones. En- ver-
dad, 81 en- alguna vez ha tenido
yalor intrinsico, ese valor fue So
10 .temporanio, solo un capricho
que cruzo como I'm soplo. Los je.
fes son hombres que conocen y CO.
lumbran las operaciones de otras
mentes v que tienen una caDacidad
de esfuerzos cooperativos. Y estas
calidades de un nuevo iefe, serene
y discreto, resaltan como una mar
ca caracteristica. Ell hombre pre-
destinado a ser querido por todo
ell circulo de una asociaci0n de a.
mistades ese hombre es el hombre
que anna a todos. La equitaci6n
jamas falla.
jQuien ha entendido la politica?
iQuien Sc atreve a profetIzar con
algun grado de certeza cientifico
donde la politica pueda inclinarse?
Convinando la etica ideales
mas elevadas, y la tramperia in
triga mas bajos, algunas personas
estan propensas yer con sospe-
cha a los politicos como los borre-
gos ''negros"--y a otros como los
borregos blancos que son los guias
del rebafio.
Pero-
Recordamos que una convention
politica di6 al mundo un Abran
Lincoln.
La familiaridad de las naciones
con sus Jefss pasa por una varie-
dad de processes. La hora, el ITEM
DO y la responsabilidad exigen
hombres adecuados para la oca-
ci6n. Es impossible indicar la hora
precisa especifcamente, el tempo
! Y las responsibilities particula-
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
UNA SOLA IDEA UN SOLO PENSAM|ENT0 Una SOLA
DETERMINATION UNA SOLEMNE ECONOMICAL
CONMOVEDORA { NTETR|ESANTE RESOLUC|ON
dor vicente n Romero Especia Dara La Revista de Taos

damiento de Dios: "Amaras al Sc
nor tn Dios de todo tn coraz6n, de
toda tt alma, de todas tus fuerzas,
y de todo tn entendimiento; va tn
projimo como a ii mismo,' Luc.
10: 27, Este es ell primero y mas
grande lnandaIniento de la ley de
Dios.
: Tenemos necesidad de pensar
rectamente sobre este manda-
miento. No nos dejaremos sedu-
cir por nuestras propias debi!ida-
des, que nos inclinan a no tener
en- cuenta 10 que alaga. a nuestra
propia vanidad, a nuestros apetl-
tos inferiores, a nuestro amor pro-
pio, y nuestros ciegos impulses
que montan NADIA. Atenderemos
a la buena raz6n, aunque estemos
en- pugna con nuestros intereses
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
DOnacianO QuiSneI

Ell sabado a las 1880 de la no.
che, paso a mejor vida don Dona-
ciano Quisnel, residente antique Y
bueno de Taos. Murio en- su casa
al sur de la ciudad. EI ST. Quis-
mel habia estado enfermo va por
mucho tempo. mas no habia guar
lb CANA hasta recientemente.
Deja para llorar su muerte a dos
I5ss y cinco nietssSu esposa
skia muerto hac mos. Sus
ineraIes sc tus lunes en-
eenenterio de ST Carson. Los
bSfientes tieasn Ia simpatia de
Taos.
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17

"boses," asi llamados amos, esos
no Sc encontraban ALI. Era un mo-
mento grandioso en- la historic una
de las epocas en- la cuai Ia voz de
cada uno de los soveranos miIlones
de votantes tenian que directa-
mente amoldar e infiuir los destiN
nos de nuestra Patria al escoger
un Presidente.
Esta convention fesult6 ser ell
'preludio de las urnas en- las vota-
clones en- Ell Tribunal del historlco
Noviembre, que probara a la vez
ser el mas grande. referendum"
que Sc conociO en- Ia historic.
Entonces, lego un dia. que hizo
a todos sentir el entusiasmo que
crusa por lac venas.
La revista de Taos. [volume] (Taos, Nuevo MeÌxico) 1905-1922, 1921-06-17
POR LA CORTE DE
D|STRITO

En- la Causa del Estado de MN.
Contra Jesus NJ. Medina csusa que
Sc lley6 a la corte por ell DR.. Taylor
de Pefiasco, fue la 1nica y mas
sensational en- ell terinino.
Algunos hombres expresan la
opinion que dicha causa result6
ser una farza pero quedicha farza.
Tambien cost6 algunos miles de
pesos los pagadores de Tasa-
clones.
Es la opinion general que el
dictamen del Jurado no tiene Culpa
Justifica a los que Sc han EXPIRE
sado asi en- decir que la causa no
merecia Ell previlegio de ser venti-
lada en- la Corte de Distrito pues
ila resnltadc en- ser I'm Chisme
de aqueIlos que cuestan caro- a los
pueblos.
Ell pueblo del Condado de Taos
desea castigarca los criminales y en-
este caso 10 hubiera hecho con
pcsetivo gusto.
Ell Juraio di6 al REQ libre. Ell
Pueblo pag6 por la Musica.