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Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09

souls. Villain. did ! stste1 Moron
degenerate in na,ty attire. are more
appropriate terms. II Stroheim ac-
tually mean, to be hated by his por-
trayal OF the Villain" he accom-.
plished his purpose.
The acting. beautiful settings, fire
and storm scenes really make the
picture. Story Not much. A no.
iorious Lo,hario wants money. A,
Monte Carlo he effects a meeting
with the wife OF an American envoy.
Flattered by the villains debonair
manners. she permits herself TO be
monopolized by him. Noble woman
Wife OF an American plcnipoten.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Program Summary

World-Opens next Saturday
with special program.
Sun-Shirley Mason in Little
Miss Smiles" and Buster kca-
ton in The High Sign"
Snand-ka,herine Macdonald in
The luiidel."
Rialto-Today until Thursday,
Richard Barthelmcss in The
Seventh Day" Later half OF
week, Three Live Ghosts"
Moon-Today until "Wednesday,
The Girl From Gods Coun-
try" Opening Wednesday,
Two Kinds OF Women"
Emprcss-Today until Thursday,
Irene Castle in French Heels"
Later half OF week. Boy
Crazy"
Notwithstanding next Thurs
day, Foolish Wives"
Muse-Today, Little Miss
Smiles" Tomorrow and Tues
day. Sentimental Tommy"
Wednesday and Thursday,
"Cappy Ricks." Friday and
Saturday. The Affairs OF Ana
toll"
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Little Miss Smiles"

Shirley Mason, winsome and
pretty, will be the attraction at the
Sun theater this week in Little Miss
Smiles" Miss Mason is seen as the
eldest daughter OF a typical family
living in New York's east side. npon
whose young and willing shoulders
falls an undue share of the family
troubles. which include shiftless
father, a mother whose sight is fail
ing by reason of long night hours OF
sewing, and a scapegrace brother
who aspires to become a champion
boxer.
The family is not far from pow
erty, but the father, in spite of his
Incidence, loves his family; so there
is really much happiness in their
lives. There are opportunities ior
some delicious bits of comedy, with,
OF course, touches OF pathos.
When the dark-browed villain tells
Buster Keaton that he must ring
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Irene Castle at Empress.

The story of French Heels"
which plays the first four days OF
this week at the Empress theater,
briefly, concerns the adventures OF a
young girl who is forced, upon the
death OF her father, to enter the
world in search of work, and ex-
hibiting the achievements which are
living. She meets Lieut.. John Ia
Dor, who had been a friend of her
dead brother, and from that point
there begins romance as unique as
il is entertaining,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Foolish Wives Finally Hits OMAHA Shirley Mason at the Sun
Brandeis Books
Spectacle With
Stroheim in Lead
keaton Added Attraction at
Sun-MacDonald at Strand
Barthelmess at Rialto-
Outdoor Play at Moon.
BY John T.. Kennebeek.

Foolish Wives" charac-
terized by critics as IAN in
suit to American woman
hood" as well as "a master.
piece. lavish. sumptuous and
captivating" will finally be
shown in Omaha. Twill
open with a bang next Thurs
day at the Brandeis theater
at top-notch prices. Press
sheets state the production
went over with a triumph on
Broadway and in other east
ern cities. The picture is
said 20 be a wild storm of
mad passion centered about
n renegade nobleman, por-
Irayed by Erich Won Stro-
helm, who sold fly paper five
years ago.
Shirley Mason will surprise
audiences at the Sun theater
this week in Little Miss
Smiles" a beautiful story GEN.
tered about a family in pow
erty on the East Side in New
York. Buster keaton in "The
High Sign" is an added at
traction at the Sun.
Katherine Macdonald is the chief
attraction at the Strand theater this
week in The Infidel." Richard Bar
thclmess takes the screen at the
Rialto theater the first iour DAYS OF
this week. Three Live Ghosts" fea-
turing Anna Q. Nilsson and Norman
Kerry, is the chief attraction at the
Rialto the last three days OF this
week.
Neil Shipman in an outdoor pic
ture will be seen at the Moon theater
the first three days OF this week.
Pauline Frederick in Two Kinds Of
Women" will be shown at the Moon
next Wednesday.
Irene Castle has the leading role
in French Heels the first four
days OF this week at the Empress
theater.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09

the bell every time as an employc
OF his shooting gallery, the somber-
faced comedian starts right in to do
it keeps it ringing all through The
High Sign" the latest OF his smile
reels, which is an added attraction
at the Sun theater.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Suburban Programs
GRAND.
GRAND.

Today. Tomorrow and Tuesday
Richard Barthelmess in "fo'able
David"
Wednesdsy-Hoot Gibson in
"1he Bear Cat"
Thursday and Fridsy-Con-
stance ralmage in Polly OF the
Follies."
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Foolish Wives"

In Foolish Wives which is to
open next Thursday at the Brandeis
theater. Won Stroheim plays the role
OF bogus Russian count. whose
habitat is Monte Carlo and whose oc-
cupation in lie is to make love to
every woman who strikes his fancy.
Some he cultivates merely to whcedlc
them out of money.
By varying his Establishments with
downright blackmail he manages TO
1--we like prince. His cane, monocle
and cigarettes are worn with the
grace of one to the manner born. his
Russian officers uniform is glistcn-
ing and speckless, and in the luxurious
villa he calls home. he affects start
ling bath robes, silk pajamas and
exotic diets.
Won Stroheim is said to be the
most polished "hc-vamp" on the
screen. He knows women and un-
ierstands them as much as any man.
He knows the weaknesses of feminine
character and how to insinuate him
self adroitly into their good graces.
All this and more he portrays on the
screen in Foolish Wives" With
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his debonair smoothness. he swag-
gers his way into women's hearts in
the picture.
"The Infdel."
Katherine MacDonald's admirers,
il is said. will find much to please
.hem in her newest screen product
The lnhdel." which will be the at
traction at the Strand theater this
week.
The story OF The Inhdcl," a tale
OF unbcliei. love and adventure in
the South Seas, is by Charles Loguc
The picture was directed by James
Young. noted in the screen world for
his many triumphs in the directorial
line. The cast includes a score or
more of splendid players, chief
among them being Joseph Bowling
Robert Ellis-himself a director OF
prominence, temporarily won back to
the actors art, Melbourne Mac
Dowell, a character interpreter par
excellence. and Barbara Tenant, a
screen actress of much charm and
naturalncss.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Sitting on World"

The opening of the new World
palace next Saturday will be appro-
priately featured with the presenta-
ton OF David Butler in Sitting on
the World" a delightful comedy
drama. Pantages vaudeville will
also be on the program.
When the whole of his little back
home" world has turned against him,
thinking the lies of his Stacker rival
were true, Cal Prices little red
headed friend, Rosy Redhead, stood
by and put pepper" into his deter
mination to avenee his name and
reputation. This is an unique situa-
ton in Sitting on the World"
Rosy stood by while the hero
clicked the tar" out of the slanderer
who stole his sweetheart while he
was gone, as we'll as his fair name.
And Rosy stood by in the end
while the tickle sweetheart came
lSback to marry her Cal after all
But once was enough for Cal, the
homespun hero. Tell that to the
marines" was his answer, and turned
to little Rosy Redhead.
And Rosy Redhead stood by for
ever after.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09

as Cecil B. De Miles most lavish
production, takes the screen a, the
Muse next Friday and Saturday.
Wallace Reid. Gloria Swanson. Ell
lott Dexter. Monte Blue, Bebe
Daniels. Wanda Hawley and Agnes
Ayrcs are in the cast.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09
Girl From Gods Country"

In The Girl from Gods Coun-
try" which plays the first three days
of this week at the Moon theater,
Nell Shipman's latest production,
Miss Shipman portrays dual role,
that of Marion Carslake, daughter OF
a millionaire, and Neeka, the girl
from the North Woods. Those who
worked with Miss Shipman in this
nreipction say that she was so
much the part OF her characters that
ii she were playing Marion they
never dared address her except as
Miss Shipman; while on the other
hand, when she was Neeka she was
always Neeka or Nell.
Animals play important parts in
this production.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09

Pauline Frederick as virile
young woman who combats and puts
to rout band OF culprits who place
her fathers ranch in jeopardy is a
character that has the chief role III
1.-Two Kinds of Women" which
opens Wednesday at the Moon
theater.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-09

Another Empress show this week that
will help to make Of you a regular patron.
Our new policy Of big stars in popular
plays Is making new friends every day.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
NEW REPUBLIC IN
 50. AFRICA ASKED
Mine Workers Make This PropoSi.
 ti0n.-Numer0uS Disorders

London, Feb. 6 (By Associated Press)-Striking South African mine workers meeting Sunday passed a resolution asking members of parlia- ment now in Pretoria to proclaim a provisional government and declare a republic, according to dispatches to- day to the Exchange Telegraph Co., and the Central News from Johannes burg. The resolution was passed at a huge meeting amid wild cheering.
 Reuters Johannesburg correspon- dent details various disorders. Sev- eral isolated attempts have been made in the past few days to wreck rail- way lines, and COL terted attack was made Saturday on the mine telephones which were frustrated by the police.
 At mass meeting held in the town hall the chairman intimated that despite the negotiations in prograss with Premier Shuts all the strikers must obey orders and pull out" all strike breakers. Another speaker warned the officials who are working the diggings that they would be pulled out Monday. A Pretoria dispatch states that Premier Shuts with r. S. Malan the minister of mines and in dustries is conferring with deputa- tions of the industrial federation and the chamber of mines in an attempt to reach a settlement of the labor dispute which has tied up the Rand gold mining district for the better part of month.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
EX.SERVICEMEN ID
 HOLD MASS MEETING
Captains Lockhart of New Haven and Feesel Of Meriden to Speak

Captain Charles F. Lockhart or New Haven. Captain John k, Feegel of Meriden and George R. Quigley will be the speakers at a mass meet Ing of all the ex-service men of the city in Lees hall on Lafayette street tomorrow evening, This is the great est step that has even been taken by any of the servicemen in the city towards getting together and settling the petty differences which have aris- en during the past few years.
 The hall Is sure 10 be filled as the news of the meeting has been passed about from man to man for the past few weeks and considerable interest has been shown in the purpose of the meeting and the speakers Captain Lockhart was formerly in charge Of Co. E, 1o2nd Inf, and Captain Feegel was in command of Co., ] of the lo2nd and both of these companies were made up for the most part of men from this city.
 There are at present three distinct soldier organizations in the city: Ed dy-Glover post of the American Le- zion. Walter J. Smith post of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars and kosciusko post Of the Polish War Veterans and the feelings between these three has been none too cordial. The realiza- ton that this condition was hurting no one but themselves has come to the men, and the mass meeting was the only means by which the service men could get together.
 committee of servicemen who are very much interested in the matter held meeting last week and final de- tails for the affair tomorrow night were arranged. There will be also a smoker in connection with the event and all ex-servicemen whether they are or are not members of the vet erans' posts already established are invited to attend.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
JEWISH RELIEF IS READY FOR DRIVE
Elects Officers and Names M. D.
 Saye Chairman

A meeting Of the New Britain Jew ish Relief committee was held at the office Of Attorney NJ, D, Saxe yester- day morning, The following officers were elected; M. D. Saxe, chairman; Morris Cohn, ice-chairman; S. M Davidson, treasurer, and Henry Schu- pack. secretary. The executive com mittee was also chosen consisting >of the following George Levitt, Arthur Littman, Dr. B l.. Protass, Harry Ievin. Louis Raphael, N, F. Mag, Jul Illus Eisenberg, Dr. M, s, Dunn, George Cans, Martin Robinson, Nor ris cohn, Henry Schupack, s. M, Dav- idson and M. D, Saxe. S. Nj. Davil- son. one of New Britain's most sue cessful business men and member of the board of police commission ers was unanimously chosen manag- ing director of the drive.
 The meeting was largely attended and was very enthusiastic one. AL though New Britain Is feeling the strain of financial depression the committee feels that because Of that fact the sacrifice would be a nobler one and for that reason New Britain will, particularly at this time, go over the top in connection with this drive
 It is planned to have an open meet ing Sunday evening, February 26th, at which time Rabbi Bernard Cantor and Srma May will make an appeal for funds Attorney Saxe feels that if the people would listen to the remark able story told by this girl narrating her personal experience abroad in her own plain and unemotional way, that the response would be so generous as to leave no further question as to the success of the drive. New Britain has had a good record in the past and the committee is exerting every effort to insure the success of this drive and in that way help to relieve the gen. eral pathetic condition of affairs on the other side.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
VETERANS ENTERTAINMENT
Walter J. Smith Post, V. F. w., To
 Stage Show At Palace Theater

Private Walter J. Smith Post, No 511, V. F. w.. are planning to hold a benefit vaudeville performance of To- cal talent at the Palace theater, Sun day afternoon, February 19. Stuart Hellberg is general chairman of the committee and John J. Crean has charge of the entertainment.
 The management of the Palace theater has kindly donated the use of the theater to the post and has also secured a motion picture to accom- pany the show. There are many acts which have been suggested and Mir. Crean will make his choice in the near future.
 The last few years have not dealt any too kindly with the Walter J. Smith post, but it is with the inten- tion of cleaning up all old scores that the show Is to be given here. The program will be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
MARTIN CLOSES DEAL
Local Tobacco Merchant Sells Out to Jacob Blum of Hartford After Long Negotiations.

Jacob Blum of Hartford has pur- chased the business of William F. Martin, local wholesale and retail to- bacco merchant, who conducts a store on Main street,
 Negotiations for the deal have been under way for the past three weeks and final papers were passed today, MT. Blum took over actual charge of the business this morning. He plans no definite changes with the exception of the name. It will hereafter be known as the Blum Tobacco Co.,, sue cessor to William F. Martin. Mir. Blum also plans to incorporate at a later date. The sale was made through Attorney Alfred Levitt.
 The passing of Mir Martin in the tobacco business brings to an end about 45 years of business transac tions. Mir. Martin is one of the oldest cigar men in this vicinity and has built up an excellent business. His trade covers an extensive territory throughout this part of the state. He plans to retire from active business.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
New Plan in
 0persti: n Here
Insurance-ssnvings System Installed By Commercial
 Trust Co.,

The City of New Britain was ont
 of the first, if not the first in the
 State of Connecticut to recognize the merits of the latest word in thrif
 propositions.
 Growing general interest in the insured savings plan has resulted ir
 the adoptionsof the plan by the mos progressive banks in the country. Because of this widespread inter. est and the great number of inquiries from all sections The Commercial Trust company on November 18th last inaugurated the system at its bank and has already opened a num- ber\ of accounts.
 The plan of this bank is very easily explained and seems to be we'll un- derstood by all to whom 1t is eX- plained.
 An illustration may best he given by assuming that you come into the bank and wish to open up an insured savings account. Let it be supposed that you are 29 years of age and want to save s1,oo0 You go into the bank and deposite s7.6o, agreeing to utpOSIlt lIllS Sdluo dIlOuul CdSil month for 120 months. At the end of 12O months you will receive S1,000 in cash. But should you die, even a single day after you have been ap- proved by the insurance company and have made your first deposit, your wife, children, husband, parents or whoever you have named as your beneficiary will receive $1,000 in cash from the insurance company together with all deposits to your credit in the bank credited to your savings ac- count. There is nothing more cer- tain. If you live, you get the money if you do not, your family gets it.
 In brief, this plan permits anyone to accumulate any sum from $1,ooo to s1o,OO0 by small monthly deposits spread over a period of ten years During this time the depositor's fam fly is protected by an equal amount of insurance.
 The plan is offered in the belief that the public wants definitely marked, easily kept road to financial proeress and in the preaching ot thrift the Commercial Trust company offers this definite and practical plan the desirable feature of a Savings Account and Life Insurance. --advt.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
Gov. of Mississippi
 Is Sued for S100.0O0

Jackson, Miss. Feb. GA s10O,000 damage suit, charging Governor Lee M. Russell of Mississippi with seduc- ing Miss Frances c. Birkenhead, a former employe of his office, was filed against the chief executive today in the II. s. district court here.
 The plaintiff, now resident of New Orleans, in her bill of particu- lars filed by Attorney Foster of Vicksburg, Miss, declared that her reputation, character and health were ruined as a result of Governor Rus sells alleged misconduct. The bill is divided into two counts, each asking $50,000 award from the court.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
BANK PRESIDENT ID
 BANQUET DIRECTORS
John C. Loomis Guessed Wrong-'
 Will Be Host to 40

Although the total deposits in the Commercial Trust company have in creased over a million dollars in the past two years, the increase has not quite reached the optimistic hopes of the banks president. John C. Loomis. As a result Mir. Loomis will be host to a large dinner party tomorrow night
 The proposed party was planned away back in 1920, when MT. Loomis made a bet with his directors that on January 1, 1921, the funds in the bank would amount to $4,000, 900. At that time they totalled $2,3o0,oo0.
 The total sum being s3,40o,0oo on the appointed date, the directors de- cided to give their president another year of grace, feeling that if the bank deposits should grow s1,10o,Ooo in q year, they would grow another $6o0,- 900 in the following year.
 But the financial crisis came along and the expected S60O,000 failed to materialize. While the deposits con- tinued to grow, the fact that thous- ands of men were out of work, many business firms were doing business with little or no profit, and factory proceeds pared to a minimum, the de- posits came in very slowly, and the bank still remains slightly under the $4,000,0 900 mark
 Thus, tomorrow night. about 40 people, comprising directors and clerks in the bank, will motor to the Shuttle Meadow club, where MT. .oomis will tell them How we are going to do it next year. as he of ficiates as host at the banquet
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
ORGANIZE 2 BIBLE
 CLASSES FOR WOMEN
Meetings Will Be Held Each Wed-
 Gesday, Beginning March 1

| Two Bible classes for women have been organized in New Britain and both will start on Wednesday, March 1. They will be led under the di- rection of Mrs c. H. Daniels of Tol | land. One will begin at the Y. w. c. A. in the evening at 7:45 o'clock and will last one hour. The general topic will be "The Quest for God" An in- vitation has been extended to the women of the churches to attend. A similar class will be held on Wednes- day afternoon beginning March 1 at the Center church. This will also be led by Mrs. Daniels.
 It is not too late to join Miss Por- ter's class in the history of mankind, which started last week at the Y. w. c. A. This is not a class for college points and examinations will not be held at the end of the course, but those who attend will find pencil and notebook useful The class meets Monday evenings from 7:15 to 8, and the period includes ten minutes for open discussion and questions.
 There is also room in the dress making class for new members. This meets also on Monday evening from z to g o'clock.
 A new consignment of reed and batik dyes has just been received for Miss Ways arts class, which has it's second lesson tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 7:30. Many will be pleas ed to know that this class will in- clude basketry, and new registrations from those interested should be made this week so as to miss no lessons.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
RUM RING IS BROKEN
Federal Officer Secures Evidence Against Bridgeport Traffickers in

Bridgeport, Feb. 6.-Edward Der igibus, Edmundo Cella,2 William J. Bishop and Joseph Krautter of Bridgeport. and Michael Delohery, Jr., and Fred l.. Kirk of Danbury ar rested on charges of conspiracy in connection with the shipment to this city of 100 barrels of alcohol two weeks ago, were arraigned before T.. s. Commissioner Fl. J. Lavery today. Up to 1 o'clock this afternoon when recess was taken the commissioner had heard testimony of Saul Grill of Washington, federal prohibition en- forcement agent, who said he had posed as a "bootlegger" in order to trap the members of the alleged 'al- cohol ring"
 "Delohery and Derigibus both told me-" said Grill, that I could get the alcohol in the desired quantities by having it shipped here under the name of Fred l., Kirk. They said that Kirk was all right and there would be no difficulty in carrying out the deal"
 Grill told in detail of how the deal was consummated and of how he turned over to Derigibus a marked $50 bill as an evidence of good faith in the transaction.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Eric.lericka Martens.

Mrs. Friedericka Martens died yes terday morning at her home on Le- land street, T3arnesdale. She was 5i years of age and 8 native of Germany For many years she made her home in this city. Surviving are her hus- band, Richard Martens; two sisters Mrs. Michael tIaettinger of this city and Mrs. Catherine Elsie of New York; one brother, Herman Vogel of this city. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. M. H. Gaudian, pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church of ficiating. Interment will be in Fair view cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
FARM INSURANCE
Bill in Congress Proposes Risk Bur-
 eau Organization.

Washington, Feb. G-Establishment of a farm risk insurance bureau which would insure growing crops Of non-perishable products against loss or damage resulting from adverse weather conditions is proposed in a bill introduced today by Representa- tive King, republican, Illinois.
 The bureau, with the approval ot the secretary of treasury, would have authority to adopt form of farm FISK policy and to fix reasonable" pre- mium rates. revolving fund Of s1O, ,O00,00o would be created for pay ment of claims.
New Britain herald., 1922-02-06
INSPECT LOCAL COMPANY
Majors Mahin and Shearcr Make An
 nual Visit to State Armory

Major Frank c. Mahin of the IT. s. Army and Major Frank J. Shearer of the Connecticut National Guard are conducting the annual armory inspec- ton in this city today. The inspection is both federal and state.
 The two officers will go over the papers, equipment and condition of the local machine gun company and will inspect the company itself this eve ming. Captain Ashley J. Griffin who is in charge of the local company is ac- companying the two officers about the city.