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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

Four Interesting Letters

st. Louis, Mo.-"I want to tell you
what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound did for me seven years
ago. Twas run down and had weak
ness such as women often have. I
took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and after being married
sixteen years became the mother Of
a sweet little girl. / now have four
lovely children-three fine boys and
the little girl six years old. / had
longed for children all the while and
wept many day and envied every
woman with child. I was Sc years
old when my first baby was born. I
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound to any woman who
is ailing with female weakness. -
Mrs. J. NAUMANN, 1917 Benton ST.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Was Weak and Run Down
st. Louis, Mo. My mother took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound when / was girl, and when
was troubled with cramps / took it,
and later when married l again took
it to make me strong as the doctor
said was weak and run down and
could not have children. took it and
got along fine and now l have three
girls. So you know why / keep the
Compound in the house. am a well
woman and do my work and sewing
too. 81 Mrs. JULIUS HARTMAN, 2501
w. Dodier St, St Louis. Mo.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12
Was Weak and Run Down
A Mystery.

Its a mystery to me-"
"What isl"
where they got all those hey
therer speed cops from. You'd think
once in while you'd find polite
one"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12


Mexico makes possible the
establishment of the direct
air route from the United
States to the Panama canal. Plans
for such route, as an important part
of the defense system of the canal,
have been held up for more than two
years because of severed diplomatic
relations. The Mexican government.
it is said, has indicated its willingness
to permit American planes to fly over
that country and will not be averse to
the establishment of an aerial mail
service between the United States and
Mexico City.
In mapping out plans for an air
route from the United States to Pan
ANA, three possible courses have been
considered. The first of these, and the
one which is regarded by experts as
the most desirable, is the Central
route, leading from Kelly field, San
Antonio, Texas, to Laredo, and through
the central part of Mexico. following
In general the line of the railway.
The second route is along the east
ern coast of Mexico and the Gulf, with
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12
A Message to Mothers

Hamilton, Ohio.-"I have known
about Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound since girlhood, having
taken 1t when / was younger and suf-
fering from a weakness and back
ache. Lately have taken 1t again
to strengthen me before the birth OF
my child, as was troubled with pains
in my back and lifeless, weak feel
ing. I think If mothers would only
take your wonderful medicine they
would not dread childbirth as they do.
1 recommend the Vegetable Com
pound to every woman. Mrs. JOS.
Falcon, JR., 552 8. uth Street.
Hamilton. Ohio.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

Even constipat-
ed, bilious, fever
ish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Califor-
mia Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
so nicely. 1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

money if their husbands gave them
enough to save.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12


of the Department of Com
merce to make a careful esti-
mate of the volume of So
called invisible exchange have been
announced by Secretary of Commerce
Hoover.
The figures indicate that instead of
foreign countries owing the United
States S754,OOO,0O0, representing the
excess of exports over imports for the
year 1922, various items of invisible
exchange reduce the amount to $685.
100000.
The detailed estimates relate to the
year 1922, since which the balance of
trade has turned against the United
States. Commenting on the different
situation existing in 1923, Mr.. Hoover
says there has been a continued move
ment against the United States in the
current items of invisible exchange as
well as on merchandise account ard
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

About the only establishment that
makes money without advertising is
the mint.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12
Jump at Conclusions.

Jumping at conclusions is always
hazardous fish finds it so, in jump
ing at the conclusion of a flshline.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

United States Armed Force Increased.
The only important power which has
actually increased its armed forces
since 1913 is the United States, the
figures having risen from $4,000 in that
year to 137, 900 in 1922.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12
Downtown Food

good wife is gratified by hearing
her grownup folks scold about the
food they have to eat" downtown.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

Prolonged visits are apt to deal hos
pitality a death blow
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIF0RNlA FIG SYRUP"

Harmless Laxative to Clean Liver
and Bowels of Baby or Child.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

Wv TASHINGTON. History
AA teaches men the lesson that
Wv nations rose to their great
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

- ESUMPTION of relations with
Mexico makes possible the
establishment of the direct
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1923-10-12

4" HE United States Coal COM
mission in a report to Presi-
dent Coolidge on the causes of
Evening star., 1923-10-22
STRAND-Stella Mayhew.

With q smile that stamps her the
cheeriest comedienne," Stella May
hew. headline attraction at the Strand
Theater this week, added much to a
program of excellent entertainment
yesterday.
Miss Mayhew. through her contin-
uouS smiling during her career on the
American stage. has made lighter
many heart. and that this is appre-
strated by the reception extended
her at the opening performance. Her
songs and wit and the manner in
WI ich she takes her audience into
her confidence kept every body merry
throughout her act.
Brossius and Brown, appearing as
THE Brainless Wonders" in a clown
trick bicycling turn. open the bill
and were well received Bob Halter
and Olyvette Paul. Blues Banishers,"
in a very funny offering, are followed
by The Great Maurice, who for the
next fifteen minutes offers marvel
Gus card tricks. The musical Avellos,
playing the largest xylopE one in the
world, conclude the vaudeville sec
tion with revue of songs and In
strumental selections. They were
given a great send-off.
The Universal pictures production,
THE Six Fifty as adapted from the
stage play by Kate McLaren. is shown
and it does full justice to the orig
inal production. The story concerns
the discomfort OF wife, whose re-
bellion against farm drudgery and
wi oSe longing for the gay life of
the city almsot threaten to wreck
the ma trimonial bark. Short film
features complete the program.
Evening star., 1923-10-22

presented at regular prices yesterday
poth at the Metropolitan Theater and
me IN ambassador, regardless of the
where the Production is having a
Tremendous run. The CrandaIl man
asement considers !. commercial
WISDOM to give Washington the best
IN notion pictures at prices within
ieach OF the average public. To test
this belief it is said to be risking
lnanciai loss on one of the most mag
nlncent productions in screen history
Iatner than to submit, without proof.
10 the Increased prices now insisted
upon In other cities
rms challenge in behalf of the pub
nc Is SO locally important as to pre-
cede what. otherwise, would have
Seen an opening tribute Of thanks to
Norma Talmadge for giving to art
the term is advisable--so beautiful
portrayal of the womanhood of the
si&teenth century, and for her recon-
sIruction. perhaps, of the most la
mentable page in the history of
France.
me stor:- opens with a ball in the
ralace of a demented king. The
guests include two enemies by in
nerltance-the Comte de la Roche and
rupert de Vrieac-the latter a
Iiueuenot, engaged to pretty firt
TO wnom the comte makes love to
anger MS foe. In the resulting duel
rupert breaks the sword of his
enemy and gives him his life. While
the bail goes on, Catherine de Medici
frenzles her insane son into signing
the edict that puts the Huguenots to
death-and the night runs red with
carnage. Roche protects Rupert and
MS betrothed on condition that de
Srieac VIII become his servant for
nVe years. and to save the girl from
ruthless butchery. he consents
Ihis opening incident leads the way
10 Ine COmte'S castle whRrp historic
somoerness gives way to adventure
ana romance. AS Yoelaude. the
comte's sister, Norma Talmadge ar
ttsticaily delays her appearance until
the atmosphere is so charged with
feudal pictureslueness that the quaint
daintiness of her old-world costume
makes a picture of girlish loveliness
which equipS her for the breath TAX
ing adventures and glorlfied romance
in which vengeance becomes as ashes,
and hatred is outweighed by love.
Norma Talmadge has never seemed
more beautiful than In the role of
foeland, nor has she ever presented
character more faithful in delinea-
ton. Conway Tearle makes con-
vincing hero, and it is believed Wal
lace Beery has not done anything
finer than his characterizat tion of the
Due de Tours. Courtney Foote brings
fine sense of dramatic values to his
impersonation of de la Roche.
The progress of the story is marke ID
by a fiery series of climaXes that
must be seen to be appreciated. The
interior scenes are colossal archi-
tecturally, and wholly in the atmos-
phere of the period. The exteriors
are marvels of scenic beauty. And SC
uniformly excellent Is the choice o.
locales. the skill of direction and the
artistry of the camera man that a
note OF authenticity is lent the pic
ture that few before it have pos
srSsed.
Evening star., 1923-10-22
pnLI'S-"Whispering Wires. :,

Shrill screams, brooding death and
tense suspense run riot with all or
dinary feelings this week at Polls
Theater in Whispering Wires"
dramatized by Kate L. McI.aurin from
a magazine story by Henry Leverage.
1t is a mystery play of no ordinary
merit From the first rising of the
curtain TO its last descent there is
suspense. plenty of 1t. in every situa-
ton, with the atmosphere increasing.
AS the play progressed last nlsnl
women in the audience gave audible
expression of their own Wrought-up
state of mind.
Many will like whispering Wires"
as we'll as THE Bat" the noted play
by Mary Roberts Rinehart ana
Avery Hopwood. Some VIII IKE II
even better.
There is no 1ong-drawn expo
sition; there are no dragging mo-
ments. The story starts out with q
sense of suspense injected into the
simplest incidents in the library OF
Montgomery Stockbridge, wealthy
New Yorker. who soon receives
threat of death by special delivery
letter later by telephone. Detectives
surround his house he is locked alone
in his library. nervous. afraid-tneh
death Strikes-out of thin air:
Stalking through the second act the
terror augments. mystery thlckens'
as the daughter. Doris Montgomery
also receives threats. while DetectlFe
Drew and his men are chasing cleWs
in and out of the family.
Stockbridge's secretary IS suS-
pected. Capt McGill, the daughter
suitor, who had quarreied with the
old man over his daughters hand. Is
under close surveillance. as he mao
threatened in moment or heateo
argument. The servants. particular
ly PaySon. who had been Capt. NC
GilTs sergeant overseas, are tnVolHed.
Bennett. the family lawyer, says he
had been made prisoner overnight, as
he had papers changing the old man 8
will
The climax comes on with crash
still hangs the threat of death TO the
daughter. and the uncertainty IS not
over until the last Curtain-almost
W. L. Thorne is strong in ms role
of Drew. the detective. One almost
wishes Stockbridge had lived blS
longer, 80 well was his part depicted
by Robert Harrison. The telephone
trouble hunter. played by william ID.
Howard injects comedy into an early
scene. OF the feminine parts, Helene
Sullivan, as Stockbridge's secretary
and Louise Swanson, as the daughter
Doris share honors of the evening.
There is no trouble whatever IN
keeping awake through whispering
Wires"
Evening star., 1923-10-22
COLUMBIA.

During the screen presentation Oh
''Trilby," recently, woman was
overheard inquiring of her escort as
TO whether he had read the book. he
replied, mo, do not know what IT is
about" And yet the vogue OF TIL
by as book and play was so great at
one time that the characters and
their story were household woros.
Shoes, hats and other articles or ap-
parel were named after the heroine,
and the fame of Du Maurier spread
to the four corners of the world
Presumably the Belasco production
Of "Zaza" has met a like fate ana
passed into the realm OF forgellul-
be obliged to compare the modern
screen version of Pierre Berton's play
with the original production In TINS
country when Leslie Carter reveaied
the soul of this chanteuse OF the
music nails. Cinematographic tech
niuue of O. high order, the revela-
tions of the dressmaker's art. and all
that goes into the process or manu-
featuring the motion picture star OF
this new age must be the criterion
for judgment, and the audience VIII
be satisfied.
In the film version II. 3. Warner
makes Bernard Dufresne a somewhat
placid lover. Lucille La Verne con-
tributes strong character bit as tne
bibulous Aunt Raso. and Mary Thur
man is satisfactory as Florianne. The
great actresses Rejane and Duse
found the name part worthy OF their
talents. but Gloria Swanson, in many
Ella borate gowns. is the ZeZa Of today,
and the climax is reached, not in the
first parting of the lovers. but in the
tempestuous battle between Zaza and
Florianne, which aroused yesterdays
audience to a high pitch of enthusi-
aSm
The ending has been changed and
one misses the poignant grief OF the
last meeting OF the lovers outside the
theater where a Zaza, saddened by
experience, sees again. just for a mo-
ment, the love of her former years
and then goes her way silently. along
the path of loneliness which she had
chosen as her Via Dolorosa.
The scenes in the music hall are
we'll depicted. the dinner in the grand
chateau of the Due de Brissac Is a
setting of magnitude. and the atmos-
phere of the little house in the woods
Evening star., 1923-10-22

Continued on Sixteenth Page-)
Evening star., 1923-10-22
BELASCO-"Mary the 3rd."

Remember those mellow comedies
of some time ago that brought Il gulp
In the throat. light-hearted avalanches
of laughter. and tensity so that a pin
dropping could be heard distinctly
the kind that brought also sigh or
satisfaction and contentment at the
fall of the final curtain?
The direct descendant OF these COM
edes. popped up with genuine 1928
model fiapper. opened at the Shubert-
Belasco last night to the sustained
delight of an audience remarkably
responsive to the delineations in
Rachel Crothers. produced by Lee
Shubert in association with Mary
kirkpatrick.
Matrimony with the love quest. is
the basic theme. and three genera
tions are taken into consideration
during the development OF it. A
querulous but lovable granny. who
makes one think that May Galyer,
who assumes the role. probably has
grandchildren OF her own. is the first
Mary. She is of the vintage of 1870
The first scene is throwback, show
ing William proposing TO her during
q dance intermission. And though
William Is engaged to granny's best
friend. that's no bar to an elopement
"Ours Is the most wonderful love
in the world" they whisper and
run away and get married.
Mother was different. In 1897. as
the second scene shows, there were
two of them paying court to her.
Robert beat out Richard in the race
and mother and father go off to be
married. saying: ours is the most
wonder-r-ful love In all the world"
That brings us down to Mary her
eelf. flapper of the early EOS. Marcia
Byron has already played Granny in
her youth and mother also. She puts
all the pep, punch and personality
into 1t that the modern f1apper de-
serves. She discovers her parents
having a bit of a "spat." and decides
with her eighteen-year-o brother
that it's Sin to have their parents
living together only for 'us." She
thereupon starts working on the par
ents for a divorce. She cultivates a
sort of warped viewpoint that is
pleasing and delightful. especially
when Mary embarks on a warm love
affair herself. The wind-up is too
good to tell about in advance.
It Is obvious that a cast for such a
production must be happily selected
IL success is to attend. Let the state
ment as to the enthusiastic spon-
taneity of the final plaudits be the
testimony as to that selection. Each
seems to take the role assigned him
or her and to go to work cheerfully
to make the most of it. There's more
than that. Each of the players seems
Evening star., 1923-10-22

Large Pillow-arm Karpen
Wing Chair, In tapestry,
with reversible cushion
and regular Karpenesque
construction
Evening star., 1923-10-22

are shown not only in extensive pic
lures OF their stables with trainers.
owners and Jockeys, but Of the actual
race, taken, it is said, by fifteen diff
ferent Pathe cameras stationed about
the track. It's an unusual picture of
tne great race.
The mystery film. THE Acquittal,"
translates to the screen a play which
as a stage success was one Of the SEN
sations of its time. and weaves the
tangled threads of a murder mystery
Evening star., 1923-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS

10 live rather than act mis- OF her
role. ...
Upon Marcia Byron falls the re-
sponsibility Heading the audience
across the three generations of love-
makers. Walter Abel, as the luck
lover is mentioned second, because
of his sterling support OF Marcia.
Then Nav Galyer. a lovable granny;
Letha Walters, the mother; Walter
Sherwin, the father. who discovers
that matrimony doesn't really XIII
love: Bobby, Gay Pendelton. the
brother-in- crime of Mary: Hal. the
loser in the game of hearts with each
of the Marys; Letitia and Max, an
engaged couple. and Nora. maid.
who has little to do, but does what
she has well. are all deserving OF
mention
Evening star., 1923-10-22
RIALTO-"The Acauittal."

Judging from applause which
greeted the Pathe motion pictures OF
Papyrus and Zev in the great inter-
national race. az tie .RiaIto yester-
day, this feature at least shares equal
honors on the bill this week with
THE AcQuittal." UniversaPs double
barreled mystery from the stage
play by Rita Weiman as produced
by George NJ. Cohan.
The American winner and British
Evening star., 1923-10-22

has been well preserved, but while
there Is nothing lacking in tempes-
tuousness in Miss Swanson's interpre-
tation of the principal character, the
soul is missing and the ending, q
happy one. of course. Is abrupt.
The supplemental features include
the international News and comedy,
Done in OIL" while the orchestra
contributes an effective rendition of
Martinps Pleasures of Love" to
heighten certain episodes of the fea-
Evening star., 1923-10-22

into powerful presentation, not only
OF the crime and its solution. but OF
three love affairs, inextricabiy mixed
Claire Windsor is striking in the
leading feminine role, while through
out the unfolding OF the fascinating
story It is toss-up as to who IL the
hero. Norman Kerry or Robert Arm
strong. playing the parts of two fos-
ter sons ETA fabulously wealthy fos-
ter father, who has been murdered
Evening star., 1923-10-22

ishness. sneezing. The second and
third doses usually end ali cold
and grippe misery.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the
quickest. surest relief known and
costs only few cents at drug
stores. Contains no quininc.
Tastes nice.
Evening star., 1923-10-22

Instant relief! Don't stay stuffed
up! Quit blowing and snuffiing !!
Take "Pape's Cold Compound"
every two hours until three doses
are taken. The first dose opens
clogged-up nostrils and air pas
sages of head; stops nose running !;
relieves headache. dullness, fever
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
one Year Since TERRIBLE FIRE
AT COLBY IN WHICH four LOST LIVES

in the college chapel that afternoon
for the memorial services. President
Arthur ]. Roberts lead the brief ser.
vices and then gave a brief talk to
the several hundred students who
were still stunned by the stroke of
fate. The three gray caskets filled
the front part of the chapel and to
those assembled, it did not seem pos
sible that they We're paying their
last tributes to those who only a few
hours previous were the life of the
college.
The citizens of Watervile. organi-
cations and firms opened their hearts
and pocketbooks to the Strickened
students and did what they could
to relieve their sufferngs. A large
sum was subscribed to and given to
those who survived the catastrophe
with which to purchase new clothing
as every possession of the college
men was lost.
A year has passed and the blacken-
ed ruins of the chapter house have
been replaced by modern and
handsome house but within the eX-
terror walls the memory of those who
have gone still reigns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Plans for Membership Drive
G.. n. Burke Post Am. Legion

At the regular meeting of the
George n. Bourque Post American
Legion, last evening, plans for the
membership drive were completed
1t was decided to have two teams.
Paul j. julien will captain one and
the members are as follows: Cote,
Murray, Haskell, Towns, Choate,
Poirier, Strout, Casconguay, Brieard,
and MarcouX. The captain of the
other team is Raymond Rogers and
the members are: Blunt, c. Brewer,
Jolly, Marchetti, Ferris, Mcmahon,
Foster. LeClair, Butler, and H. Che
nevert.
In this campaign which will close
on January Is renewals will count
one point new memberships two, and
reinstatement three. The national
bylaws as amended by the New Or
leans convention read that after
Jan. l, 1924, members to be rein
stated must pay all back dues.
The Bourque Post will endeavor to
give everyone a chance to be REIN
stated by payment of SO b;,ck. dues
and $4 for advance membership.
The nominating committee was
elected as follows: DR.. John G.
Towne, DR.. r. Z. Turcotte, Dr.. f. p.
Hill, Cyril NJ. Jolly, and Paul J. JUL
lien. The annual election will take
place December II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
CHARLES r. TAGGART

Charles r. Taggart, musical humor-
lst widely known as 1.-THE Man from
vermont" has been entertaining audi
/ences since 1885. In New York City
and vicinity alone he has appeared
oyer 200 times.
He has scored again and again as
musician, an impersonator, an un-
equaled story teller and as a "fiddling
wizard"
Ills program sparkles with the
freshest fun, with delightful tales of
romance and mimicry. with ventrilo-
quism' songs and pianologs, all leav-
eaed with bits Of philosophy and
wholesome good cheer.
descriptive Of his own work, Mr..
lagsart says: "If you are contem-
platlns spending an evening with me
can assure you that I shall be de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-12-04
Marriage Returns

The following marriage returns
were made at the city clerks Office
yesterday: Fred Nelson Estey, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank \. EsteY of
this city to Auwelda S. Bowker,
daughter of f. Robert BoWker of
Waterville. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Walter Quarrington
on Nov. "a.
Willis E. Merrill, son of Mr.. and
Mrs Albert T. Merrill of Waterville.
to Phyllis c. Stevens. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde w. Stevens of
Waterville. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Walter Quarrington
on Nov. %.
Robert r. Pelham, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Pelham of Waterville. to
Mildred johnson of Waterville
daughter of M. and Mrs. Joseph
Daignault of Brunswick. Arthur j.
Crafty. Justice of Peace of this city,
performed the ceremony on Nov. %.
Joseph Butler of Waterville. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George G. Butler to
Avis T.. Bailey of Waterville, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Bailey
of North Arson. The ceremony was
performed by Carl A. BlackingtOn.
Justice of Peace of this city on Nov.
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