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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

They are having riots in Cologne
and that isn't very sweet of them.
Michigan man claims he got fat
on sawdust. Don't tell the cook.
Utah has eight feet of snow in
places, so Utah coal men are happy.
Unemployment Is decreasing ex-
cept among those who nave Jobs.
Airplanes are going SO high and
fast now it takes two men to see
one.
Platinum wedding rings are TAX
ing the place of gold wedding rings,
but don't seem to hold as well.
How time does fly. Baseball
teams are claiming next years pen
nant.
Near C~enterville. ILL.,, a $4,000
mine payroll IA stolen, but the
bandits didn't get any coal.
Gibbons knocked out Ashe in for
ty-five rounds in Detroit. Report
that some left during the fight is
untrue.
Just to put something over on the
enemy, France has built an airplane
which carries a cannon.
A baby grand costs less than a
grand baby, but doesn't last as long.
The eason some men leave home
is because they can't pay. the taxes.
Blue baboon has arrived in the o..
8. After the gland craze you can't
blame a baboon Cor being blue.
Football is a dangerous game. In
Iowa City, 1908 autos got stuck in
the mud at a football game.
Matthews, Of the Polar regions,
was arrested in Chicago. They
should be kept or he will become
a janitor.
A British sportsman has bought
an African volcano and may intend
talking back to it instead of his
wife.
Auto statesmen are too ambitious.
McAdoo reports his car was stolen
while he was attending an auto
show.
When grand opera opened in New
York two men went because they
thought the Viennese Diva was a
bathing girl.
A mad hunter writes in to tell us
he couldn't hit a barn from the in
side with all the doors shut.
The height of ignorance is buy
ing two neckties lust alike.
A great many of Injuries are for
internal use.
Cheer up. There will be 129 new
congressman in the next u
Too much money makes you I'M
happy-if a neighbor has T.
him two years, his overcoat four
years, and his raincoat six years, n
the wife's clothes must be similarly
durable, but for the eleveE-year-old
boy the only things hat are expect
ed to last rel the year are MS
~overcoat, sweater and belt.
The minimum housing standard
Tor a 1dInlly OF i've Il6S bSSA Idnch
as a house or apartment OF four
rooms with bath and running water.
although It IS stated that such a fam
lily should really have five rooms:
Fuel and light needs are estimated
on the basis of actual expenditures
of families of that size living in such
a house.
All the items in the budget can
not be enumerated here. but 1t may
be said that It includes everything
down to the number Of cakes OF soap
necessary for personal cleanliness
| and the family washing and even
| specifies 900 as the number OF street
| car fares that would be used In the
| course of the year.
The cost OF such a budget. as has
been pointed out, will vary from
time TO time. and from city to city,
but 1t does seem that the experts
have done much toward determining
how much it takes to live, even II
they are not in agreement as to now
much It costs. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24
Bible Thought For Today

Ga 1T ANT BE DONE:-No man can serve two masters:
i either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will hold to
the one, and despite the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 1924.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

@. How much does the raiser get
for turkeys?-G. w. D.
A. The Department of Agriculture
avs that the price varies widely.
The last survey shows an average
price of ~ cents a pound paid to
the producer for live turkeys in
Texas, while in parts of New Eng
land rs cents was paid.
Q. How does the Palestine of to-
day compare with the home of the
Jews in Bible times?-G. NJ. s.
A. The Palestine over which
Great Britain has been given a man
date contains 1874 square miles.
The Kingdom of David" was near
ly three times as large.
@. Should gold. silver and bronze
printing be carried on in a separate
.room?-P. R. D.
A. The Public Health Service says
that such work should be conducted
in rooms set apart for the purpose.
The ventilation should be of the best
with exhausts for getting rid of the
dust, and strict attention should be
paid to personal cleanliness.
@. In the new issue of postage
stamps, will there be any bearing
the portraits of women &c. G.
A. The 4 cent stamp will bear a
picture Of Martha Washington. One
other. the Is cent stamp bearing the
Statue of Liberty, might be said to
have a woman on it.
@. Can pumpkins be keut without
canning I'D. L. B..
A. Pumpkins may be kept fresh
until spring if fully ripe when gath
cred if the storage place is dry, cool
and protected from frost. The best
method is to place them on shelves,
seeing that they do not touch each
other. Occasionally wipe them off
with a dry cloth.
Q.How is cotton goods merceriz-
ed?-E. T.
A. The mercerizing process, in
vented by John Mercer of Lancas-
hire. England, and patented in 1851
for. treating cotton fiber or fabrics
consists of sleeping the cloth in a.
solution of caustic alkali. A varia-
ton of the caustic soda process is
employed to give the modern crimp-
ed or crepe effects.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

doubly miraculous now.
Undoubtedly our safety was due
to the design of the ship which per-
mitted the water to run off the deck
about as it would from a raft or
floating plank.
Stranded High on Shore
1.-THE ship was swept on rapidly
for a time, but after a while the
motion ceased, and, lowering a Ian
tern over the side, we found our
selves on shore, but where, we
knew not. Smaller waves washed
about us for a time, but presently
they ceased.
1.-THE morning sun broke on a
scene of desolation seldom witness
ed. We found ourselves high and
dry in a little cove, or rather in
dentation in the coast-line. We had
been carried some three miles up
the coast and nearly two miles in
land. The wave had carried us
over the sand dunes bordering the
ocean, across a valley, and over
the railroad track, leaving US at the
foot of the seacoast range of the
Andes. On the nearly perpendicular
front of the mountain our naviga-
tor discovered the marks of the
tidal wave, and. by measurements
found it to have been Al feet high,
not including the comb. Had the
wave carried us zoo feet further.
we would inevitably have been
dashed to pieces against the noun
tain-side.n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Gibbons knocked out Ashe in for
ty-five rounds in Detroit. Report
that some left during the fight is
untrue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Just to put something over on the
enemy, France has built an airplane
which carries a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

A baby grand costs less than a
grand baby, but doesn't last as long.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

The reason some men leave home
because they can't pay the taxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Airplanes are going SO high and
fast o it takes two men to see
one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Near Ce~nterville, Ill.,, a $4,000
mine payroll was stolen, but the
bandits didn't get any coal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Blue baboon has arrived in the o..
8. After the gland craze you can't
blame a baboon Cor being blue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

How time does fly. Baseball
teams are claiming next years PEN
nant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Football is a dangerous game. In
Iowa City, 1908 autos got stuck in
the mud at a football game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Cheer up. There will be 129 new
congressmen in the next house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Matthews, Of the Polar regions,
was arrested in Chicago. They
should be kept or he will become
ianitor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-11-24

Unemployment Is decreasing ex-
cept among those who have jobs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20

Ape" In couple Of weeks. Lionel
Barrymore will be seen in, the role Of
Blackie Dawson in the picture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
Finds Rel1earsals
Difficult After
7 Years i'm Movies

There's sketch in the current
"Music Box Revue entitled "Words
Mean Nothing" which SHES verbal
darts at the manner in which
action is developed in the mo-
tion picture studios Pauline Fred
crick has been away from the speaking
stage for more than seven years. and it
would not be surprising if some of the
film habits chung tenaciously,' refusing
to be shaken off. At least Miss Freder-
lex has found that words mean a good
deal in "The Guilty One" Michael
Morton's play, which she has been re-
hearsing under direction of Edward
Elsner and which A. H. Woods will pre-
sent soon.
When one has studied scenarios for
seven years it is no easy task to take
up a script and learn long and diff
cult part, especially one which is as
closely written as is Miss Frederick,s
in the subjective meiodrama in which
she is to star.
81 had not so much difficulty a. 7
thought in memorizing the part" Miss
Frederick said, "but / did have ter
rlble time trying to retain what |
learned. had to learn it over and
over again. And the other members
OF the company have had the same ex-
perience, although they have bsen play
ing steadily on the speaking stage
while have been away from it. Mr..
Morton writes in extremely close fash
ION. So much of the action is depend.
ent on the play on words by one charac-
ter as they are uttered by smother
character that single slip checks the
play completely. That's why we've
had to go over and over it, trying
desperately to become letter perfect.
Give me one year on the screen
rather than four weeks of rehearsal. -
Miss Frederick said, "yet am very happy
to be back, especially under the man
agement of Mr.. Woods. / like screen
work, of course, but if it narrowed
down to definite choice between the
stage and the screen should nm
hesitatingly choose the stage"
When Miss Frederick started rehears-
ais she expected to have difficulties
with her voice. She had not used it
Tor an extended period of time since
ner last appearance behind the foot
nights and she feared that the daily
strain of rehearsals would find II l;fa.
less after q few days. But she was
pleasantly surprised when she found
That it was as good as ever and that
the uttering and reuttering of lines
caused no hoarseness or strain to de-
velop. So, IS though she were still in
the hills Of her California home, she
ripped out shout of joy which
reached to the topmost row Of seats
IN the darkened Eltinge Theater, where
the director was putting the cast
through the acting PAGES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
Selwyn Says Berlin Leads In
The Art Of Stage Lighting

Edgar Selwyn has brought back with
him from Europe keen enthusiasm for
the quality Of acting in the former
Central Empires and for the lighting
developments in Berlin. He has also
brought back with him a markedly poor
opinion of the plays which are now
to be found abroad. He does not hest
tate to express both his appreciation
and his disappointment.
The producer returned a few DAYS
ago from trip, which took him to
England, Germany and France. He
saw the production of sThe Marvellous
Adventures Of Conductor Kreisler,"
the ingenious piece which his organs
cation will produce here; he was in
PRODUCED to the newest features in stage
lighting and, what he deems doubly
important, he had opportunities in the
two months he spent abroad to talk
with people whose opinions may be re-
garded as valuable.
ut is not so much what you see but
what you hear that counts Mr. selwyn
said In his office recently.
Contrary to general opinions, bust
ness abroad is very good. In Germany,
OF course, where actors and actresses
insist on their vacations, one found
casts of understudies in the theaters.
But / do not hesitate to say that
these understudies compare very IA
vorably with our best actors here.
They have more regard for acting
ability and less for personality over
there. Germany still has it's state
theaters, and the actors and actresses
have nothing but their stage work to
worry about. They do not have to
go from office to Office seeking engage
ments and are enabled to conserve
their energies for their efforts in the
theater. And when they grow too old
to play they are assured of pensions.
They told me of an excellent actor
in Berlin, high priced man, they said
ne was. When I made inquiry about
his salary they said he received 10000
marks month. Any one acquainted
with the rate Of exchange knows that
this 10 mere pittance as actors,
salaries go. Yet here he is, PLAYING.
contentedly and living we'll on his
income"
Of course Mr.. selwyn's chief interest
In Berlin was "The Marvellous Adyen-
lures of Conductor Kreisler," which
New York is to see later in the season
The play has been running ia the
German capital for more than year. Il
IS in forty-two scenes, and it's continuity
- almost like that of motion picture
In one corner Of the stage a man
IS revealed telling story" the author
producer explained. when he ID ready
TO describe the action the light moves
from him to another part of the stage
and the action is unfolded by other
characters before the eyes Of the audi
ence. There are no waits, NO curtains
II would be impossible to reproduce the
enects here without the lighting an
paratus which is employed in the pro-
auction. Instead Of moving light,
they have . triplicate mirror. which
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
Press Agent Comes
Into His OaUr,

Theatrically speaking, this time
OF year Is known as the "prophet
period" which means that those
solons Of the theatrical world who
do more talking than producing gen
orally air their views as to the
prospects for the coming season.
This year, that is to date. opinion
Is equally divided as to what the
season promises, but, be that as it
may, one thing seems assured. and
that is that the press agent will
come into his own, for from the
present crop Of these cheerful
dreamers it would appear that there
IS one OF the greatest scarcities in
years.
What has become Of the army ~
press agents no one seems to know
but II is said that the motion pic-
ture companies have taken over the
greater part of them with the re-
suit that the legitimate shows about
to open may have to make bids in
the open market for even the old
style OF combination advance and
press agent, to-day referred to as a
second man.
The few seen along Broadway in
the past few weeks seem to have
anticipated that they would be in
demand, with the result that nearly
al OF them have refused to ..sign
up" and are holding off for terms
they feel they can command within
few weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20

moves. One man at keyboard con-
trolls sixty or seventy lights.
Berlin has an electrical laboratory
which devotes itself exclusively to ex-
Fermentation in and the development
Of lighting effects. One of the things
that has been perfected is spotlight
from which the rays have been eliminat-
ed entirely. After going through these
plants it is not difficult to see why
Reinhardt and the others receive credit
for their production.
There is a miniature theater in the
laboratory, and during my visit / was
given convincing demonstration of
the ability of the workers there. I was
shown an effect at sea. First it was
dawn and one could almost swear that
one was looking ut real water. The
day began to break; later the sky
began to darken, heralding an impend-
ing storm. Clouds fioated by; then
there was a real storm, and finally it
cleared Up. Night Tell. All this took
place within fifteen minutes. was
then told that I would be shown a
scene In the Alps. pleaded lack OF
time. | thought it would be necessary
to arrange sets. But with no delay.
almost before had finished my protest.
was shown a remarkable mountain
scene. The lights were switched off
and there was nothing but blank
cyclorama before me. The whole thing
had been done entirely with lights. I
never saw anything like it.'
In lighting and color Berlin Is ahead
of the rest Of the world, in the opin-
ion of Mr.. Selwyn. He went one night
to the Stats Theater and saw per-
fornlance Of Napoleon" A nightly
change Of bill is the policy of the
theater and there is not much time for
rehearsal. Yet, he says, he saw a great
performance, with beautiful groupings
lighting and color.
II think New York will like tho
special musical score that has been
written for the Kreisler play" Mr..
selwyn said, reverting in his talk to
the production. "By the way, the title
which has been announced for use here.
'fhe Mysterious Affair." will not be
used. We are seeking new one. The
choice for the leading role lies between
two very well known actors, and deci-
sion will be made soon. There are
three intervals in the production, really
to take care Of late corners. Once the
play has started it is impossible to
permit late corners to enter until the
FIRST interval. Rays OF lights from out
side the theater would seriously In.
sterfere with the effects. In Berlin thew
lock the doors at 5 o'clock when the
play starts, and they are opened only
at the interval. A somewhat similar
scheme will have to be adopted here
John Galsworthy's "Loyalties," Mr..
Selwyn declared, is the best Of the
plays he sawSin Europe. There are I'd
real meaty, vital plays to be found
abroad, IN his opinion. Productions
abroad are very bad. he said, the chief
interest being in acting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
n Gypsy Cavalier for
Georges Carnauyse

"a Gypsy Cavalier is the name Of
the picture now being produced in Lon
don by ]. Stuart Blackton, with
Georges Carpenter. The story is
adapted from the novel; aMy Lady
April" by John overton.
Carpenter has g dual role--that Of
Q diiettante aristoerat and of boxing
gypsy. Flora 10 Breton has the role
ct the heroine. Mary Glare has an
important part. Rex McDougail, an
EasaiaA actor, appears In leading
svssi others in the cast are Norma
Whalley, Nell st. John Montague,
Hubert Carter, William Luff, A. B..
Ineson, Sir Simeon Stuart, Percy
Standing and Henry Latimer. Charles
stpart Blaekton, the small son of the
producer. plays the part Of The hero
~ boy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
Shadows ON. the Screen

Hugo Balm has just made his screen
debut. He appeared before the camera
with Mabel BALM for home scene in
the Shadowland screen supplement.
Mr.. Balm will next produce picture,
the subject of which will be selected
by the public. Picturegoers are asked
to send suggestions to Mr.. Ballin's
Office. The story which receives tina
most votes will be the story chosen by
Mr.. Balm for his next special produce
ton, with Mabel Balm in the leading
role.
Mary Alden, famous screen mother,
is to be starred In "A Mans Home"
and here she will be seen In all the
youth and beauty which Is hers. The
other is only makeup.
Arthur Rankin will be seen In sup
port Of Clara Kiraball Young In enter
Madame" Wallace Worsley is direct
ing.
"You Never Know" is the mysterious
title Of the new picture on which
Earle Williams is at work in Holly
wood.
Malcolm McGregor, the handsome
man who plays Fritz in "The Prisoner
of Zenda,. has been signed by Metro
for two years. His first appearance on
the screen was in the Rex Ingram pic
ture, and he will be seen next In
Broken Chains" After that he will
appear exclusively as a Metro star.
Mia Naldi will work for while In
the East. She will support Alice Brady
in "Anna Ascends," the new param cunt
picture which Is being made at the
Long Island studio.
Robert McKim. who is appearing In
Monte Cristo," will be seen in a simi-
lar rols in William Farnun's produc-
ton, Without Compromise"
Some one said the other day that
girls are divided into two classes
those who write to Richard Barthel-
mess and those who cannot write.
Charles Norris is going to help in
the filming Of his novel Brass" which
will be produced by Harry Rapf.
The musical score for Elmer Cliff
tons Down to the Sea in Shipsn is
being designed by Henry Gilbert.
When the Desert Callsn will call
its actors no further than Arnagansett,
.. 4, for the filming. Out there Direc-
ts- Ray Srnallwood and his art direc-
tor, Ben Care, have dug out Sahara
r mile and half long and mile
wide.
COSMOPOLITAN is rushing work on
"The Facs in the Fog" il which Louis
Wolssim plays the face. Wolheirn
must start on tour, ia s.Ths Hairy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
To Present Booth Portrait

The Edwin Booth portrait, which is
% pc placed in the Shakespeare Cal
lery, at Stratford-on-Ayon, will be pre-.
sented by +. F. Albee to the Rotary
Clubs Of America at the Hotel Assor
on thursday. Robert B. Mantell is TO
make inc presentation speech and Au-
gustus Thomas will introduce Mr.. Man.
sei. The Rotary clubs will send COM
mitsee Of escort with the portrait TO
England J. A. Monte painted the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
Ralph Block is Expected
Here With a New III

Ralph Block is expected to sts'sT
here in few days from the CO., &
where he has been working win s
Goldwyn organization. Whether 81 Z
to return to his aetivities with sss
motion picture producers Is not xHoss ].
It Is understood that he has Writes 7.
play and that he is coming Asss g
make arrangements fer ito produce