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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
New Show at Crescent

Today the Crescent theatre offers
an entirely new program. both n
~photoplay and vaudeville. The
mana cement arrived in town last
night after spending several days
in New York city viewing and boob-
ing the best acts obtsinable for this
popular variety theatre which has
become a great favorite with the
people Of this city and vicinity. The
vaudeville show contains Of the
funniest acts in vaudeville entitled
In Wrong" Every one who has
seen this presentation, declares II
to be a scream from start to fin
ish.
Other acts on this program are:
Miller & Miller. extraordinary nov
city; William. Hayes & Williams,
something different; Barney Ward,
comedian; Timely Review. a minia-
ture musical comedy sensation.
The photoplay attractions on this
bill are Tom Mix in Catch My
Smoke" the first episode of "Plua-
der" that great chapter play feat
uring Pearl White and a Harold
Lloyd comedy and news. We urge
everyone to see Miss White in this
great chapter play. 1t is one of the
last productions she made before
leaving America to enter a convent
in Europe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

London states that the court Genes
of King Henry VIII are the most
authentic ever made.
When they started making the pic
ture, Cosmopolitan Productions de-
cided that everything in a setting
must be a real antique or a perfect
reproduction of the period. DR..
Bashford Dean, foremost authority
in this country on ancient armor and
for five years curator of this depart
ment in the Metropolitan Museum
of Art was commissioned to secure
suits of armor which could be used
in actual combat as well as for Or
namental purposes. He secured
from the collection of the former
Emperor of Germany genuine suits
of fitting rmo valued at 800, 900.
Rare tapestries valued at as high as
S125,0O0 apiece were secured from
Mr.. Joseph Duveen of London and
other private collectors.
Marion Davies as Princess Mary
Tudor has by far the most important
role of her screen career. Fifteen
different costumes designed after
careful study of costumes actually
worn by Princess Mary, are worn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
NOTED DANISH TENOR WILL
SING HERE SATURDAY NIGHT

An opportunity will be given the
Danish people of this city and Vicin-
ity Saturday night to hear the cele-
brated Danish tenor, Paul Bjornsk-
joId, as he is to give a concert in
Washington hall. The concert is be-
ing held under the direction of Thor
Lodge No. As, Danish Brotherhood.
Mr.. Bjornskjold was in this city a
few years and sang at a con-
cert. At that time he was received
by a large audience and those who
heard MIN then will want to hear
him again. Although his home is
in Denmark he has been in this
country for some time making his
home at Los Angeles. Cal. He is
touring the east at present and CIV
ing concerts in various cities.
Mr.. Bjornskjold was formerly a
member of the Royal Opera Com
ny in Copenhagen and has appear
- in Wagnerian roles in many other
continental cities. He sang the lead
ing tenor roles in Lohengrin, Tos-
ca, Girl of the Golden West, Car
men, Tannhauser, and a number of
others. In 1917 he made a concert
tour to the United States and was
engaged by the Victor and Columbia
companies to produce records for
them. The committee in charge of
the arrangements of which Henry
Hansen is the chairman, is making
preparations to entertain a large au-
dience. Arrangements have been
made for dancing to follow the en-
tertainment which is to start at 8
o'clock. An orchestra will furnish
the music for the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

by Miss Davies. Each has its own
set of specially designed jewelry. The
wedding dress of ermine, pearls and
cloth of silver is one Of the mos
elaborate creations of all and weighs
twenty-five pounds.
Among the thrilling scenes Of the
production is a thirty foot leap on
horseback off a bridge into the river
below made by Princess Mary and
Charles Brandon. Another is the
combat engaged in by twenty swords
men and in which Miss Davies, skill
fully handled a sword, plays a lively
part.
Three of the largest studios in New
York were used for making the
mammoth production. One Of the
scenes required the biggest indoor
set ever made-that showing a vii
lage street in France and in which
three thousand actors are employed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
"vilIage blacksmith Big Hit

Against a rural background of rare
beauty and charm, the new William
Fox offering, appearing at the Dit
mas theatre the rest of the week un-
folds a fascinating drama through
which runs a romantic thread hap
PLY knotted in the end.
There is Il train wreck in this pic
ture that is thrilling in its realism.
Furthermore, occurring as it does at
a crucial moment in the story devel-
opment, the suspense is increased to
the breathless point.
Special praise should be given to
William Walling of his excellent
portrayal of the title role. The cast,
however, being all star, performs in
a sympathetic, natural vein. Dave
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
SEE TAX GUT
AT WOODBRIDGE
Rate Expected to be One
Point Lower Than Last
Year

WOODBRIDGE, Feo. AT a
meeting o fthe Woodbridge township
committee last night, the budget for
1928 occupied the greater part of the
eommitteemen's session. According
20 figures presented by the assessor,
the ratabIes of the township for the
present year will exceed over ST.
100000 owe the previous year. The
increase in taxes for the taxpayer in
1928 shows $35,375 more than in the
year just past. While the higher
taxation is in effect from presented
data, yet the tax rate, 1t is estimated,
will be at least on point lower than
the previous year.
The appropriations OF last year for
maintenance and repair of roads was
listed at 100000, this years budget
Tor the work, however, has been in
creased to $4,000. The budget also
includes an amount OF $4,000 ap-
ppriated for a motor driven street
6eper and maintenance for the
present year. The budget for 1928
shows also an increase of $12,500 in
the police department. The sum of
$4,000 Of last year has been raised
20 $4,000 for 1923. The higher
snount Is needed for the reorganiza-
s.on of the police force, as we'll as
addition of men to the present de-
partment.
The. revenues Of the township for
1928 from all sources are estimated
at $2S6,800, which includes taxes
franchise levys. railroads, etc. The
appropriation for the general town
ship needs is decreased for 1923 by
$4,000. A raise in the assessors and
collectors Office is noted, the amount
being arovnd $4,000.
The department of health receiv-
ed an appropriation of $1,000 more
this year than that in 1922. The
overseer of the poor's funds have
been decreased this year with 81, 900.
Ordinance was introduced for tine
establishment of several new fire
districts in the township and passed
at the first reading.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
THEATRES
Coming to the Strand

SOA
"When Knighthood Was In
Flower" the elaborate Cosmopolitan
Production starring Marion Davies,
which has been the talk of motion
picture CIRCLES for months, will open
next Monday matinee at the Strand
Theatre. The picture is said to mark
an epoch in screen production. NOT
only has more money been spent on
it than on n picture ever made
a million and a half doliars-bu
the settings. designed by Joseph Ur-
ban, are said to be the most falth-
full reproductions of gorgeous court
life ever made, and the quality OF the
big cast out-ranks anything yet seen
on the screen.
The picture is said to follow very
closely the colorful romantic tale
which had its foundation in real his
tory and the rustic of silk and bro.
cades, the CLINT of swords and all
the pomp and ceremony of court life
2 are faithfully reflected on the screen.
No less an authority than Sir Joseph
Duveen. eminent art collector OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

try
The Apache dance tells the story
of an A~pache's treatment of his
"moll" or girl and is really a mar
rative set to music. Rodolph VAL
entino, who is as noted for his
dancing ability as for his acting, s
an expert in the Apache dance. In
fact it was this step that first
brought him into the limelight.
In "a Rogue's Romance" which
will be shown at the Majestic thea
ire today. Valentino does this dance
in full, showing the steps that were
a shock to the American pubic in
the days when the waltz, caprice,
mazurka, schottiscte and polka
were the chief attractions at the
dance halls and the lancers and
minuet considered sport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
At n Majestic

The Apache is a term given TO a
band of street thieves in Paris. They
are members of the underworld, d
bohemian gang that frequent the
music halls, cabarets and cafes OF
the poorer quarter, and here enjoy
their dances.
In the days before the Chicago
and some of the other modern
dances came into the limelight, the
Apache dance was considered risque
and many we're Mortified when the
dance was first shown on the stage.
1t was considered real Parisienne
and attracted many curious persons
when first performed in this
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

Butler, as the Blacksmith's eldest
son; George Hackathorne, as the
younger and crippled son; Virginia
Valli, as the daughter; Tully Mar
shall and Ralph Yardsley as the two
villains; and Bessie Love as the
whimsical sweetheart of the Smithy's
youngest on, deserve special men
ton.
Jack Ford, the director, has hand
led the massive material that goes
to make up this picture with a deft-
ness and a simplicity that adds The
more to the natural charm centering
in a story along the lines Of THE
Village Blacksmith"
Here is a picture for young and
cid alike, picturing in lovely scenes
and intensive action a story strictly
American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01

cup is the means by which a lovers
misunderstanding is happily settled.
An exceptional cast supports Miss
Hampton. Z. *. Lincoln and Lon
CLANCY have leading roles. Other
parts Of importance are taken by
Theresa Maxwell Conover, Miss
Dorothy Walters. Charles Mussett,
Edgar Norton and Dore Davidson.
Clarence l.. Brown directed The
Light in the Dark
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-01
II OF

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday
Feb. nth, 1898, an election VIII be held
at the Fire House at Woodbridge. New
Jersey in said Fire District. Said cleo
is for the purpose of electing Com
ssioners and voting appropriations Tor
~&6e current fiscal year. -
The polls will open at 8 p. M. and VIII
be closed at z p. M.
Two Commissioners are to be elected
for 3 years.
Dated, Jan. 31st, 1928.
The Fire Commissioners. District No. I
PETER A. GREINER, JR.,
Secretary.
n. W. PETERSON.
President.
1~tl36-2s1.1g -
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
GO ON WITH THE STORY

"I haven't the keys and don't sup pose anyone knows where they are now-but we may be able to get in through window" said Latham as he tried the door of the fishing shack and met sturdy resistance.
 They went to window at the side. That, too, resisted their efforts to raise it.
 Tn pretty good shape for cabin that has been deserted for so long don't suppose it has been used much since that last day I saw Dan here Latham was still working at the win dow.
 Break the glass-we'll have to get if it's my property I have right to wreck it. Even if it weren't mine I'd risk any kind of trespass prosecution to get the trunk
 Latham gave the glass smart blow with his hand. It splintered He pushed out the pieces so the frame was clear and then climbed into the ca bin. Kate stood impatiently at the door while he drew back the heavy 
 place and then rushed across the one large room which the building con- tained.
 This is it--I know it is isn't it?" eagerly.
 She was on her knees before small trunk, working with the fasten- ings.
 Its locked" she said after a few seconds.
 Yes, I think the only way we can open it will be to break the lock"
 Break it." from Kate.
 Latham set at the task. Kate stood near and watched him.. It affected her strangely. Somehow the opening of this little, old trunk which had been the property of her husband seemed like dissertation of some sa-
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
What Puzzled hadse Ahonl Claire
 Fosters siFanse Attitude

saw niekg's eyes marrow ever 80 slightly as Claire Foster tauRlingly asked him why he was delaying g0lns after our dinner order while ] made out the grocery list Tor the next day And 1 knew that despite the strong attraction she apparently had for him, her crude exhibition Of sp0iled-beauly tyranny was annoying him exceeding ly. Rnt his voice was as insouelanl as always when he aRswered'
 ''Heeause, angelsfaeed child, there are four flights Of stairs leading 10 this apartment, and my lower limbs are very weary, After l have ordered The dinner l shall have plenty of time 10 attend to the grocery order, and thus save the extra Journey"
 She rose from the low chair into which she had flung her 1.-the length, walked up 10 him, and putting her hands upon his shoulders, swung him around facing the door, Then she snatehed nn his hat which he had de- posted upon the top Of The phono- graph ease and elapped it on his head,
 "Forward. march ,'' she command fd. Tt will take Madge a half hour 10 make out that list-these perfect housekeepefs have to have every item right, you know, and if you think I'm
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

too tight and the others bit too loose" Then he bent his head over and looked at his feet. There's something wrong about these slip pers," he muttered. They both turn off to the right"
 There's nothing wrong with them," Mir Rabbit clustered That's the way I like my slippers. Each one is left"
 Then they can't be right re- torted Mr. Glow. They're wrong, just as I said" And he burst forth with a peal of jarring laughter.
 MT. Rabbit held his paws to his ears until it died away.
 Don't tease my husband!" Mrs. Rabbit chided the black rascal in the tree.
 Excuse me. rna'amw Mfr. Crow replied. T wouldn't tease Mir. Rabbit not for worlds" And giving a sud- den kick, he sent the Number 12 slip per flying down. It struck Mir. Rab- bit on the nose. And he howled with pain and surprise.
 Then Mir. Crow kicked with his other foot But the Number s slipper stuck tight. He kicked again and again and even pried at the slipper with. his bill
 T won't come off" the old gentle man cried in alarm. Help, Help!
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
Insane Man Shoots at
 His WOuld-Be CaptOrs

Concord, N. H., Jan. 29.-Addy l.. Smith, supervisor at the Mw Hampshire state hospital, and Geo. Nadeau, of Philadelphia, an attend ant, who were shot and severely wounded late Saturday by John Boi- ton, Jr, at the latter's home in Can terbury, when they attempted to seize him for re-commitment as an insane person, will probably recover, physi- clans say.
 The shooting occurred after the two men went to the Bolton home ill response to a telephone plea from Mrs. Bolton who said that her hus- band was acting in a dcrnented man. ner and had threatened to kill her Bolton later surrendered and permit ted himself to be taken to the hos pital He said he shot both men be- cause they invaded his home without a warrant
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
KICK IN" AT PALACE.

1 Anyone who likes q photoplay
 packed with thrilling action. with a
 story that is moving from the first
 scene to the last fadeout, and who
 woum like to sec Betty compson.
 Bert Lytell. May McAvoy and Gareth
 Hughes heading wonderful cast in
 parts that suit them to perfection. will do we'll to so to the Palace the- atcr and see Kick h." a new Para
 amount picture which opened there
 with extraordinary success last night and will be repeated tonight, Tues
 day and Wednesday.
 Kick In" is one of those creek stories which is peculiarly suited For picturization and George F'itzmaurice. who directed 1t, has made a photo- play that will entrance and charm picture fans the world over. The ex- cellent supporting cast includes John Miltern of this city. In addition to the photoplay an excellent array of Keith vaudeville acts will be seen. Alanson, starting the bill. has a unique novelty in the line of gym nastic work His offering is an cxhi- bition of strength and skill and fin- ishes with a surprise: Antrim and Vale offer Sparks of Humor,' a bright and witty line of. batter and songs that will be immensely en- joyed; O'Brien and Josephine present a batch of smiles. songs. and imita- tions. It is a neat little parcel called The Song Salesman" and in this case he certainly delivers the goods. Closing the bill is the feature attrac- tion. The Fairy Tale Follies." novel musical comedy with big cast of entertainers. Four sets of special scenery are carried which greatly en- nance the offering. Starting Thurs day an entire new bill will be offered with the photoplay offering Rather inc Macdonald in her new hit. "Do- mestic Relations"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
 Adsis New Phase REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

going lo have any dinner delayed an extra half hour y0u have about nins and hail more deep thinks coming My little Mary is wailing for eats. and she's going 10 set 'em, Where's youI ehiHalry, man, thinking Of your legs when lady is hungry |"
 Madge Is "iiabbergasted.'
 'l'm likely 10 forget you're q lady with much more of this sort Of cave, woman stun" he banlered lightly, hut without further words, he went out Of the door, wondered if there was not soupeon Of truth in his words.
 As for myself, "fiabbeFgasted"-o Of my mother-in-law's fayorite ex- pressions-was the only word to eA. press my reaction 10 Claire Posters odd behavior, When l had first seer her, many months ago, in Dr. Pet- tits company, she had attracted me by her fresh young beauty, her in- soueiance, and certain breezy. warm -heartedness. spelling her west ern origin, But l had also been re- pelled by tinge or hardness and bodness in her manner, which had laid, however, to the prevailing style in modern youthful femininity.
 The discovery Of her photograph with its bizarre inscription In Dicky's room. followed by the newspaper rc- port of the escapadc from which I just had rescued her, had given me
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

a feeling for her which was as neal hatred as an emotion could be, Bul her evident suffering. her apparent, sincere remerse, her pathetic wish te do anything l wished when l reached lhe Barker house had hanished thai feeling altogether and there had eFepl into my heart a slreng sympathy foi her and the liking which one gem orally ffels for the grateful recipient Of ones kindness
 4 Courteous Reply
 IL had been but a few hours since on the train bearing us 10 the city she had murmured with every ap- pearanee Of emotional sincerity.
 Perhaps. sometime. l can prove my gratitude" And now, within a few minutes, she had been guilty of gross diseourtesy toward me. and of an exhibition Of petty faminine tyran- ay toward Dieky such as only wom- an very sure Of the fealty Of a man would give.
 What was behind this sudden change of demeanof: With n sudden flash Of eynicism l remembered that until We found refuge in the Bliss apartment there never had been a minute when we were free from obs seryation by outsiders. Was that the reason for her good behavior?
 Had she been playing part in or- der to insure my continued protection Of her. and now being assured. told myself bitterly. that vas easy, had she thrown off the mask?
 or--l hated 10 think her guilty of such deliberate meanness as my first thought-was she simply rcverting without conscious thought of her natural self. out Of which she had been frightened by the unpleasant ex- perience which had befallen her at the Barker house?
 My own course was plain. however while she was our guest l could make no change in my treatment of her. To ignore such behavior as hers of the last few minutes would be hard. but must do it.
 l carefully avoided her eyes. how ever. as with elaborate carelessness l said sweetly:
 Come on. Claire. Dicky won't be back for half an hour. Let's look over the apartment. and plan where we're going to put things"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
FEW FOLKS HAVE
 GRAY HAIR NOW
Druggist Says Ladies Are Using Recipe of Sage Tea and
 Sulphur.

Hair that loses its Color and lustre, or when it fades. turns gray, dull and lifeless, is caused by a lack of sul- phur in the hair. Our grandmother made up mixture of Sage Tea and Sulphur to keep her locks dark and beautiful, and thousands of women and men who value that even color, that beautiful dark shade of hair which is so attractive, use only this old-time recipe.
 Nowadays we get this famous mix ture improved by the addition of other ingredients by asking at any drug store for a bottle of "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" which darkens the hair so naturally, 50 evenly, that nobody can possibly tell it has been applied. You just damp en a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair, taking one small strand at time. By morning the gray hair disappears: but what delights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is that. besides beautifully darkening the hair after a few applications, 1t also brings back the gloss and lustre and gives it an appearance of abund- ance.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
MIR. CROWS TRICK GETS HIM
 INTO TROUBLE.

Mr. Crow had just asked Mir. Rab bit what size slippers he wore. Tht old black swamp was not going te throW the slippers down to MT. Rab- bit out Of the tree without having some fun with him first. Old Mir Crow was a famous ease.
 Y wear sixes and twelves," Mir Rabbit replied.
 Mir. Crow looked inside the slip pers. The first one he examined was a Number 12; the second, a Num- Der 6.
 These don't belong to you" he croaked.
 What" cried MT. Rabbit. Flows s that?"
 They're twelves and sixes," said MT. Crow. And you said Sizes and twelves.'" Then Mir. Crow thrust his feet inside the slippers. They fit me perfectly" he exclaimed, in great glee, except that ones a bit
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29

"You'll have to come down here on the ground" Mrs, Rabbit ealleld to him. We can't help you up there We can't climb a tree, nor hy,"
 Tt would be terrible" he said with a groan, If l had to wear this ragged old slipper the rest -of my days. Everybody would poke fun at me wherever went"
 Pardon me-" Mir, Rabbit retorted somewhat eoldly. q don't care to have you speak of my slipper in that sighting way. It's a good slipper I've had 1t since l was q child"
 'I'll pardon you" Mr. Crow told him. And I'll thank you. too. If you'll take hold Of this slipper and pull on 1t as hard as you can"
 MT. Rabbit seized the, slipper and pulled. while Mir. Crow held fast to a stout twig. But the slipper stuck tight.
 Then Mrs. Rabbit clutchcd her husbands coat-tails and tugged too.
 My goodnoss!" Mir Crow gruntcd. Its no vse."
 Let me help!" cried little Jimmy Rabbit. And he caught up his moth- CTS apron strings. Bracing his feet In the snow. he surged backward with all hts might.
 All at once the Rabbit family tum- bled over one another in a heap. They were covered with snow as they scrambled to their feet. But Mir. Rabbit didn't mind a little accident like that. He waved the Number . slipper about his head and began to dance a jig.
 "Hurrah Hurrah! Hurrah!" he shouted.
 "Oh. ah! Oh, ah. Oh. ah!" Mir. Crow wheezed. as he nursed his foot-the one which was at last freed from the Number slipper And then. without a word to the Rabbit family. he rose into the air Tapped away. as
 "He never thanked me. as he agreed" Mir. Rabbit grumbled as he watched Mir. Crow disappear among the tree tops. r.
 Never mind." said Mrs. Rabbit. If there is any thanking to be done, you had better thank Jimmy. If it hadn't been for him you wouldn't 1 nave got your slipper back. It seems 1 o me he has been the most helpful ,ne of the family" Copyright 1923 by Metropolitan '
 Newspaper servtce).
New Britain herald., 1923-01-29
NATIONS HORSES AT FoX's

Fox's today is headed by Walton'i Horses. Other acts on the bill offer some exceptionally intricate dance numbers. several song hit presenta- tons and a comedy. The picture, "Who Are My Parents" made dis tinct hit this afternoon.
 With new vaudeville bill Thurs day there will be in addition "The Kentucky Derby" with Reginald Dem ny in the leading role.
 Another big picture that Fox's is to show at an early date is Tine Third Alarm" drama of big city life, deal ing with fire department life.