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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07
LASALLE

The Blot" the Lois Weber pho
toplay now at the LaSaIle. is a pho
toplay feature built around one Of
the most shameful features Of pres
cnt-day American life-our willing
ness 10 neglect education In order 20
spend money on madcap pursuit
OF frivolity and fun. Into this seri-
Gus theme Is woven romance OF
rare beauty and charm. With Claire
Windsor. Marie WalCamp and Louis
Calhern in the principal roles. a
coming attraction is The Easy
Road" a new Paramount picture. I'm
which Thomas MeiChan Is starred
and Lila Lee and Gladys George are
featured. II IS claSsed a by Screen
Opinions most authoritative OF re-
viewers. and is said 90 be one OF the
most honest tales OF married life
ever filmed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07
BLACKSTONE

Milton Stills is surrounded by an
unusual fine cast Of supporting
payers in The Path Healer" which
has its final showings tonight. Each
person was chosen with meticulous
caro- because or his fitness, not only
in experience but in personality. 20
represent the roles I'm most finish
ed manner Milton Sills portrayal
OF the shepherd who answers the
divine call 10 heal, Is one OF the I'm
est IN the history Of the screen. =
persOnihcati0n that blends simplicity
a gracious personality and a deep
Insight intO human souls The Faith
Healer" il a remarkable Paramount
special attraction, and has scored a
decisive hit since IT'S opening Mon
day at the Blackstone. The theme
is a vital one, and the production as
a whole IS massive. impressive and
signalIy beautiful. The Faith Heal
er" Is a production destined TO rank
as one OF the greatest entertain
ments the screen has yet produced.
The musical settings arranged for
this production by Mr.. Whale are
the best that have been selected b.
hhr- for any picture.
When a photoplay production Is
made b. Albert Capallini for CosmO-
pol.tan, 81 is a certainty the finest
players obtainable Will interpret the
various roles. and the staid invest
Ure viii be all that the discriminate
ing artists tastes could demand.
Thus II is that for THE Wild Goose"
a Paramount super-feature attrac-
ton, which opens a three day en-
gagement tomorrow. one Of the best
casts ever assembled N a CosmCpol-
itan production was engaged by Di-
rector Capallini. The result was an
all around performance Of the finest
quality.
From advance reports received Il
IL evident that The wild Goose" IS
a massive production. 1t IS a pict-
ure that thrills. The hero is an ar
chitect whose wife becomes infatu-
ated with another man. How he
regains her love makes an interest
ing story. Mary McLaren and
Holmes Herbert play the leading
roles.
other pictures TO be seen on the
same program include the latest In
ternational News and a two reel
Educational comedy
Martins live models fall fash-on
show. which IS scheduled TO open a
three day engagement Thursday un-
der the auspices Of some Of the lead
ing merchants OF South Bend is
promised 10 be one OF the finest ex-
bibitions OF this kind ever given in
this city. MT. Martin carries six
beautiful women, who Will wear
some OF the finest wearing apparel
ever gathered for an exhibition Of
this kind. Special musical settings
have been arranged by Mr.. Vitale,
Special lighting effects are also be-
ing installed for this exhibition.
lionel Barrymore in The Great
Adventure" viii open a three day
engagement next Sunday. Constance
Talmadge IN Lessons In Love" for
a three day showing commencing
Wednesday, Sept. 14th-
The Old Nest" which IS now be-
ing shown in one Of the prominent
theaters in Chicago, will soon be
seen at the Blackstone theater. THE
Old Nest" Is considered the best at
traction Of the coming season. and
owing 70 this fact 1t will be shown
for one solid week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07

Mack Sennett. She won several cups
in aquatic contests while in school.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07

Mack Sennett. She won several cups
in aquatic contests while in school.
It is said al records for stage
gOrgeOusness and beauty pale when
compared with the elaborate grand
eur and magnifcence of "Aphrodite"
the colossal spectacle which +. Ray
Comstock and Morris Gest will send
TO the Oliver theater. Thursday,
Sept Is, for four performances,
playing Thursday and Friday nights
with Matinees on Friday and Satur-
day. There will be no performance
Of "Aphrodite" on saturday evening
AS a foOtlighting Of a romance Of
ancient Egypt in the days when gods
Of earth and idols of clay ruled the
passions of men. this spectacle is
one of the most thrilling, as we'll as
intoxicating, that the modern stage
has witnessed. Nearly one hundred
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07
5OTH GOLDEN JUBILEE,
ANNIVERSARY SALE.

starts Thursday morning At Q
o'clock.
75c TO S1.0O merchandise at. soc
$500 10 $500 merchandise at. 81 50
$3.50 10 $500 merchandise at $50
$3.50 20 $3.50 merchandise at. $50
$3.50 10 $3.50 merchandise at. $50
$500 20 $1,000 merchandise at $50
$3.50 20 $500 merchandise at $3.50
1907 ETTSW 18TH STORE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07

today. Tomorrow the Offering will
be Sentimental Tommy" taken
from Sir James VI. Barrie's famous
stories and featuring May AIcAN oy,
Gareth Hughes, Mabel TaliaferrO
and George Fawcett.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07
CASTLE

sgd Chaplin comes out Of a retire
ment OF years 90 oner the screen
another pretcutious comedy. king.
Queen. Joker" which is said 20 be
even better than his famous "a Sub
marine Pirate" Svd IS a brother OF
Charlie. and many slim fans regard
him as the greater comedian of the
TWO. The comedy - a. the Castle
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07

mother" character. Other pictures
on the same program are. "Whizz
Bang" a very funny Century COM
edy and Fox News OF latest current
events. This picture VIII Doe shown
again tomorrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-09-07

people are employed in its telling,
and there are ten enormous scenes.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

South Rock Island township Is
higher than that in Rock Island
township, but those In favor Of the
township annexation project argue
that the assessed valuation of prop
erty south of Eighteenth avenue is
lower and that there Ia q wide diff
ference in the amount OF tax
actually paid
The tax against property in South
Rock Island liz $s.61 on each 500
valuation, while the amount IS
only Sc. 20 IN Rock Island township.
South Rock Island pays a road and
bridge tax, while Rock Island town
ship does not. A phase in this dou-
bIe-tovnship affair was apparent
not long ago when Rock Island
township turned $4,000 over to the
city for road work in Rock Island
township and made the stipulation
that none of the money be spent
south of Eighteenth avenue.
Fight Against Supervisors
The fight OF the South Rock Is
land citizens is against the county
board of supervisors, which some
time ago complied with the petit
ton of the city to join that part OF
South Rock Island township lying
within the city limits to Rock Is
Land township. The city officials
took steps to show the board it Lad
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

comprehensive sewer system In
South Rock Island
There is great need for drainage
and to take care OF the present sit
uatfon and looking toward The
future it has been estimated that
either an Sx10 or 10x12 foot drain is
required from Ninth street to the
river somewhere in the vicinity OF
Thirty fifth avenue and then sew
eral 4-foot laterals to reach all
parts OF the drainage section
The main line pipe would cost m
the neighborhood of $25o,00o and
the money must be obtained
through a bond issue. The TACT
that a bond issue was never
brought to a vote is responsible
for the unequal setting OF properly
valuations between that part or the
city living within Rock Island town
ship ian territory north or Eight
eenth avenue) and that lying IN
South Rock Island township tsoutI
of Eighteenth aVenue).
Persons living Gin the Oldest part
OF the city. it was apparent, would
not vote for a bond issue for work
south Of Eighteenth avenue where
the citizens would be assessed a
Lesser amount for paying of the
bonds.
The actual rate of taxation in
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

MARKS VERB0TEN!
New York, Nov. 16.--Some banks
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16
FIGHT MAY
/ END HOPES FOR
/. S250,OOO WORK
Long PINNED Ssufh Sewer System
May Be Blocked by Town.
81 ship Row.

Residents OF South Rock Island
Vii meet tonight in the Sears
town hail TO protest the joining OF
D part OF South Rock Island town
chip to Rock Island township, and
this fight, city officials say, may de-
prive South Rock Island OF the
quarter OF a million dollars main
sewer system that has been talked
for years.
Il Ever since the annexation Of
Sears and the building up of the
city south OF Eighteenth avenue,
city administrations have discussed
laying main line pipes basis for a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16
SCOTT COUNTY
SECURES FREE
SIGNAL LIGHTS

According to the terms of a con-
tract signed yesterday between the
supervisors of Scott county and
the Automatic Signal Co, St Paul,
Niun., automatic danger signals
capable OF throwing a bright red
glare from the reflection of the
suns rays in daytime, and the
lights from automobiles at night
will be installed at railroad cross
ings, dangerous curves and turns
on the primary road system in the
county. More than 100 lights are
10 be installed
Installation of the signals will
not cost the county a cent, and
at the end of FIVE years the signals
will become county property. The
proposition is conducted on an ad-
vertising basis, each sign stand
ard being equipped with some form
Of nationa, advertising. The St
Paul concern furnishes the signals
and installs the standards without
charge
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16
AUTO
TIRE THIEVES
ARE BOUND OVER

Verne Wiese. Arno Berger and
BENJAMIN Murphy, charged with the
theft of auto tires from parked
cars in Davenport, entered pleas OF
not guilty yesterday and were
bound over to the grand jury on
81 900 bonds each, none furnishing
security.
Wiese and Berger were arrested
in Rock Island a week ago with
several stolen tires in their pos
session, according to the police,
who also claim the men confessed
to theft. Murphy was arrested in
Davenport a few days later, and
police declare that ne also con-
fessed.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

such authority, but South Rock Is
land residents are now questioning
this right. Their meeting tonight
Will serve to show how stroL & the
sentiment is for fighting the action
taken by the supervisors
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

in the city served notice on their
cores oodents that they had ceas-
ed buying and selling German
marks, along with other heavily
deprecated currency.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16
Men FOR
ODD JOBS

The demand for handy men
around homes is ever increasing
and there are many little jobs that
any man can do. If you have
small room that should be redeco-
rated. get some County Fair Flat
Wall Paint for interior decorating,
in any quantity from one-quarter
gallon up.
County Fair Flat Wall Paint for
interior decorating is adaptable TO
plaster, brick, cement, wood, bur
lap, metal, beaver board and com
positions of a sim lar chara cter.
On any surface it can be washed
bright and new with Just ordinary
soap and water hdv ertisement.)
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16
! inc for Neuralgia

Musterole insures quick relief
from neuralgia. When those sharp
pains 90 shooting through your
head. just rub little OF this clean,
white ointment on your temples and
neck
MusteroIe is made with oil of
mustard, but will not burn and
blister like the oId-lashioned mus
tara p}aste-.
Get Bi1sterole al your drug store.
g { Csc in jars & tubes; hospital
size. So
Better Than n Mustard Plaster
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-11-16

Pineapple diced, haIved hard
gre pes, and diced ripe peaches, with
nf;:youxHaise on lettuce.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
CHURCH LEAGUE
BASKETBALL.

Afternoon-Brandywine vs.. Union.
st. Paul VS.. Second Baptist.
Evening-Westmins vs.. West
First Central VS.. Grace.
Three good games are promised
the Church League fans tomorrow
afternoon and evening. BY their de-
feat of West last week. the Grace
quintet made it impossible for any
other team to beat it out of the
championship. although II is possi-
BILE for the Grace team 20 be tied.
SO the chief interest in the race is for
second and third positions. Almost
any team except First-central has a
chance for second position and the
rivalry is keen.
The afternoon games Will start at
o'clock and the evening games at
o'clock.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
CHAPTER V.

II anything burns me worse than
carboiic acid It's to suspect a BAH
player amt trying. II wasn't in the
book for Danny Fitch to get a home
run of any pitcher. yet what a sap
he'd secured of V. Morganl
The crowd was bowling, could
see Brewster scowi, and he smoked
the onion over so fast the next bat
ter never got set for a single strike.
"Oh, did you see that home run? ?"
growls Nanny Hatton. as the gang
came in How did that yokel ever
sock It so far?"
THAT new ball felt funny to me. 4"
remarks V. Morgan. sorer than a
swollen thumb. II was trying a hook
and the blame thing never broke an
inchi"
Save the alibis for the club
houser I bark. "And hold 'em the
rest OF the route. Wen win this
game yet Who's hitting?
A sudden hunch struck me. and
took a quick glance at old Soapy
Murphy. He was grinning broad
ly as he loped around the keystone
cushion taking the backstop's
throws.
Was Brewster 10 blame, after all Z
That old fox-could he have pulled
something?
got the dusy ear OF Exeter wash
ington Ambrose, the trainer.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
DELAWARE ENDS
WITH U. OF P. GAME

Delaware College will end its 1890 |
2l basketball season tomorrow night. |
against the University OF Pennsyl-
vania team at Weighman Hail. Phil
adelphia. This one battle Is what
the Chicks" have been waiting for
an season. They want to defeat
Penn, and II they do emerge vic
tor. they win consider the season a
success.
Last year Delaware came within
three points OF topping the Quakers
and as Penn won the intercollegiate
championship of the United States
Il was considered "a triumph TO hold
the champs TO the three point score
on their own territory. This season
Delaware has Travelled over a rocky
road and outside OF the big victory
over the Naval Academy the season
was not very successful. Penn has
been playing a wonderful brand OF
ball. but they do not have the team
they had last year, consequently the
Delaware student body is pulling
FOR a victory and they have an ex-
collent chance 10 turn the trick.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
Rabbit Ball Trick Exposed By Squar0k

a new ball-which had not failed /
to note-and 1 asked to see IT, I
made a lotta noise. and the umpire |
was "A little sore and confused.
'"rhat ball is o. k" he finally
snaps, grabbing Il from me. "Well
use Il. Play ball. nowl"
Soapy Murphy has dashed In. but
seeing the matter was settled. went
back TO his position. / grinncd. So
far. my little trick was working
beautifully. The new agate the
pitcher now had hold OF was not the
one Crumb had protested. I had
substituted the ball stolen from
soapy's grip. Now II Tiny could
only do his sharel
Tho big fellow did He rammed
the next heave hard. The ball shot
far out into the suburbs. hit near
the wall, and bouncing nearly a mile
in the air, Il seemed. went out OF
the park. That waliop gave US two
runs and the lead OF one
Screeching. Soapy Murphy tore in
TO the plate.
THAT ball was a rabbit" he yelps
'It was rabbit It's Illegal, Mr..
Umpiro!"
"surc. Il was a rabbit-taken from
your grip. Soapyi" come back.
whats fair for one is fair for all.
Danny Fitch got his homer on rab-
bit. just like Crumb. You tried TO
outsmart me. hut crossed you II
my two runs are thrown out, 30 are
your four, Murphy"
An awful squabble followed, but
the umpire decided we were entitled
to the runs. He couldn't rule other
wise: he had let the rabbit ball
get by him and be pitched.
Every old-times is familiar with
the rabbit trick, in which a ball OF
pure rubber with a leather cover Is
slipped into tho fray. Hit on the
nose Il will go a mile, but II Il ever
bounces-good night Naturally, a
close survey OF the pill will give Il
!. away, and that's how I had tumbled
to Soapy's scheme. That ] had turn.
ed the tables on him was largely
luck. OF course.
Brewster moved the shipyardcri
/ down in order In the last half OF th'
ninth, and the gate was ours
3 (To Be Continued.)
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

K. o. Harry Baker has started
training for some bouts his manager
has him booked for. The first,
which will be with Bryon Downey'
at Columbus, o.
Joe Martin. the fast-rising local
weltherweight. will probably get a
chance I'm the wind-up a. Chester.
on March Il.
Pete Devine. tie east side clever
fighter. is in demand He recently
saved the show at Chester after a
couple OF boxers failed TO show up.
But after the crowd got a glimpse
of Pete they were we'll satisfied.
Ralph Raymond Is training daily
and looks better at the present time
than he ever looked in his career.
X. o Hammer certainly got him
self in bad with the Chester fans by
failing TO show up their on last
Monday night.
Battling Barnes. who halls from
the Secord ward. is training daily at
one of the local clubs for competition
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
PLENTY OF SPORT
ON KEYSTONE CARD

The Keystone Field Club. the fast
growing east side athletic and social
organization. has planned a number
OF events. which will keep the club
members busy for the next seven
weeks.
The boys have started a pinochle
and quot tournament, which will
continue for six weeks, for which
valuable prizes will be awarded.
The club will also present its an
nual minstrel show on April and g.,
under direction OF James T. Leech,
Jr.. assisted by Johnny Collins.
The club is also making plans for
the opening Of the baseball season.
The club expects to have a banner
year under the leadership Of Pat
Strawbridge.
The biggest event undertaken this
season by the club will take place on
next Tuesday evening when the boys
will hold a get-together social for
members and their families 10 which
all members and their families are
extended a cordial invitation.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25

-Eczema," I whisper. you stroll /
casually over TO their bench. get a
drink. and kinda roast us gently to
those subs ciuttering up the pit
When nobody is looking. you get at
that grip they keep the balls in
Steal a coupla new ones and bring
'em to mel And work pretty fast,
you black slicker. your
Eczema shuffled OF.
"come on. boys" L coax. Let's
get a few runs OF this bird. Hit that
fast one It's all he's got Go right
after himi"
We failed 70 score. A coupia
passes with two away did pack the
hassocks. but Brewster famed TO
end the canto.
As the bunch hilzed out for the
last OF the eighth. Eczema came
slipping back. and quietly handed
me two new balls. A look at one
of 'em was enough for me"
"soapy. you wise bananal Slip
ped one over. all right" I mutter.
but maybe ] can get in on this
cold decki"
The shipyard team couldn't touch
Brewster in their half. and 1 was
now positive V. Morgan had done
his best against Danny Fitch I had
evidence.
Desperately racked the old bean
as the Wildcats went 90 bat in the
ninth. It was our last chance 20
COD, or we would go out OF the lot
without a kopeck.
Johnny Worth singled. and Clay
sacrificed. Nanny Hatton couldn't
see 'em. and breezed for the second
out
As Tiny Crumb picked up his cut
1 had an inspiration.
Let the first one go, Tiny"
command. "and yell at the umpi
you want to see the ball. Make a
| terrible fuss. and I'll be out there
myself. Then. after the argument
hit She next good bail-and hit 8
hardi"
My giant riehtheider oyeyed or
ders. When he was going strong,
dashed out. with one OF the apple
Eczema had swiped In the pocke
Of my mackinaw.
The ball Tiny was kicking on wa
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
EJgMSyEE{5S5liELB}o Az

in the lightweight division.
Al Cross. formerly OF the United
States Navy. who is now boxing in
this city, looks like a good 124-
FOUNDER. He wants a crack at Kid
Sum.
Buoky McGinnis. one Of the most
popular boys who ever entered a
ring in this city. has resumed train
ing after a five-weeks' rest and viii
most likely be seen in action next
week.
Sammy Britton. the local feather
weight. will meet Bobby Burman on
Saturday evening at the National A..
A., in Philadelphia.
Jimmy ireland will most likely
meet Little Jeff. in Baltimore. in
about five weeks.
X. o. Billy Carney will resume
ring activities in about two weeks
Battling Reid. the little Mexican
fighter, will also get started again
in about two weeks.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
PHILA. X. OF C.
AFTER BR0WNS0N

Brownson big Five" will line up
tonight against the Tri-Council X.
OF c. team OF Philadelphia In
Brownson Hall. The visitors from
the City OF Brotherly Love have an
envious record. winning seventeen
victories and have not been defeat
ed this season.
Manager Frank Mclaughlin IS
confident Of a victory and will use
Flynn and Burman at forward. Long
at center and Jack and Gerald
Dougherty at guard IN an effort to
stop the "Cascys."
Johnny Farrelrs Reserves will
take on the r., 3. & W. fve in a
preliminary game, which viii start
at 7.3O o'clock.
Evening journal., 1921-02-25
play in the City League More
power TO you, boys.

play in the city League Noio
power TO you, boys.
All managers Of teams in the city
League are requested 20 attend
meeting at the Keystone Field CLUB
2O4 East Fourth street, Sunday feb-
ruary 81, at o'clock.
I know a man, who thinks he's not;
I'll tell the world know he's not
He amt no good, but he's alright.
Thinks he's pretty. but he's sight
He always runs before he walks
And always speaks before he talks;
Always giggles before he grinsi
He uses needles instead OF pins.
Rides in the back TO run his car
Crawls in circles, so he won't go far;
Stands on his head 20 eat his din
ner;
Goes to church, but he's a sinner
Sleeps all day 10 keep from eatin''
Eats all night 20 keep from sleepin';
Smokes cigarettes-he's devil;
II he had good sense. he'd be on
the level.
Wanted two girls. couldn't get one;
Nobody'd have him, the son-ot-a-
gun.
Sun comes up, he thinks it's night;
Stars come out, he wants 20 night
Got no pep, but he's not lazy;
Got no sense, but he's not crazy.
Loafs in the morning TO get rest,
Finds that loahng is best by test
Served in the army, couldn't cross
the sea;
Tried TO swim, but he bumped into
me-
Me coming up, him going down;
Water 20 our knees. couldn't touch
the ground.
Crawled back TO shore, got on
train,
Sun was shinging, but it started TO
rain.
Train kept on. made the engine stop;
Train went right on over the top.
Fell outside. slipped on cinder'
Dropped on a hen, yes, that's nov
he pinned her.
Mashed it fat. broke all the eggs;
Couldn't tell the head from the
chickens legs.
ia tell you more, but am timed
And this has put me way behind.
II I write more about 81 Purnel,
Look il up in The Evening Journal
Best old paper IN this State.
Good night. fellows, it's getting late
BY l. A. McRazy.