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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
PRINCESS

The old Bowery lives again in
Fools Highway" which brings Mary
Philbin, the girl who rose to dramatic
heights in "Merry-Go-R Round as a
star in her own name to the Princess
this week.
The story is tense heart-inter-
est tale laid about the old New York
street and its famous folk. 1t is
known that the tale was the true
story of life of the author, who, start
ing as gangster and fighter, eventual
ly became one of Americas most ia
nous authors.
. The principal charm in the story
is in its intensely human types !:
one actually comes to love old Levi,
rs played by Max Davidson: the kind
ly old lrishwoman that Kate Price
portrays: the irresponsible but loyable
Mike Kildare, played by Pat O'Malley,
and the rest of the odd characters.
These were all based on actualities /:
and old pictures of Bowery celebrities
were used to guide the actors in max
ing up for the roles.
The Bowery, rebuilt from aid photo
graphs, was reproduced in detail at
University City; Brodie's resort.
"Chickory Hail." Suicide Hail. and
other famous resorts are transferred to
the screen exactly as they existed for
settings in the tale.
The supporting cast is one of par
ticular note. Pat O'Malley. Kate
Price, Charlie Murray. Max Davidson,
William Collier Jr.. Edwin J. Brady.
Lincoln Plumber, Tansey Sherry and
other mated film players are included.
Irving Cummings. noted actor. au-
thor and director, directed Miss Philbin
in the new screen classic
Ben Turpin the very emminent and
tragic thespian will grace the screen
with dramatic classic titled "Asleep
at the Switch" Remember there is
only one Ben, Mrs. Turpin's little
cross-eyed boy. The Princess News
and music completes the program.
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PALACE.

The regeneration of a society snob
into a regular, lovable girl, is the
theme of The Love Piker," the pic
ture that is billed for the entertain
ment of patrons of the Palace Thea
ter this week. 1t is taken from the
story of the same name, written by
Frank II. Adams. the we'll known
magazine author, that ran in the Cos
mopolitan some months ago. The pic
rure is said to have a society back
ground that is pleasantly relieved
from time TO time by sequences of the
slums of a big city. The contract
being called for by the different sta
tons in life that are occupied by the
two principal characters. q rich mans
daughter and a poor mans son.
An amusing string of incidents
bring the two principals together in
a police court where the society belle
finds it necessary to seek favor from
a self-made man in order to satisfy
the demands of the law.
Anita Stewart. who is living refu-
tation TO the claim that the term of
a movie actress favor is short lived,
plays the part of Hope Warner. who
after the unusual meeting finds her
self falling in love with the young
man and startles her parents by an
nouncing her engagement. The love
affair flows along smoothly until her
fiance takes her TO visit his father,
who resides in the slums of the city,
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MAJESTIC.

There are strong men and strong
men, but the strongest of the lot is
said to be Kronos, the headline act on
the Majestic opening Sunday. From
all reports the feast of kronos are al
most supernatural. He is said TO twist
iron as though it were thread, he is
said to lie on a bed of nails with
heavy weights on his chest. In fact,
he is reported as doing the most I'M
heard of feats requiring almost super
human effort with the ease Of natural
breathing.
Dave and Seed unlike the strong
man, put their faith not in physical
fitness but in song and comedy. And
from all reports they get away with
it too. Their forte is travesty, of the
best kind.
stepping Sweeties" are what Rose
and Katherine Moon call the four
young ladies who assist them in their
act his week. These four girls are
said to qualify in both beauty and en-
tertainmept qualities. Lee Rose and
Katherine Moon. on the other hand,
who are the creators of this act, have
long since established themselves in
Big Time Vaudeville circles.
John and Winnie Hennings are said
to be a Kill Kare Koupie" who do
nothing but entertain with n big "E. ="
Hhe Hennings brand of amusement has
stood the test of time and has never
failed to please. Their contribution to
the program is composed of comedy,
patter. dancing, trombone and cornet
PLAYING.
Zuhn and Dreiss are the first
nuts" to appear at the Majestic in
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several weeks. And from all reports
they must be the most eccentric of
nuts. They will be remembered as
the boys who call themselves "Demen-
tus Americanos, Habitat North Amer
ica."
Joseph Regain and Alberta Curliss
will appear in concert numbers. Mr..
Regain is = tenor and Miss Curliss a
soprano. Both entertain an enyied
reputation as songsters. Their pro-
gram embraces both popular numbers
as well as the most difficult arias.
Ray c. Huling opens the bill with
"The Clown Seal" an animal that is
said to possess an almost human sense
of humor. 1t is said the seal does
some most difficult acrobatic stunts.
Aesops Fables, Tories of the Day,
and Pathe News with the usual
musical number by the Majestic or
chestra. completes the five-day vaude-
vile program which starts Sunday.
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At the Theaters

dience last night and which, at its
conclusion, brought only praise.
Nerio Bernardo, as David, the Shep.
herd King, plays a glorious part with
remarkable fidelity to the character.
Others of the cast do equally well and
the work of Miss Mersereau, as the
youngest daughter of Saul, who be-
comes the bride Of the shepherd king,
is beyond anything she has attempted,
successful as her efforts have been.
The picture was more than year in
the making and Mr.. Edwards brought
back a finished product which carries
its audience into the desert of the
Holy Lands, where Moses led the
Children of Isreal from Egypt.
Reno or Bust" is the title of the
Christie comedy. The program in
cludes other short subjects.
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lie as the author of "Tol'able David
and 1.-The Bright shawl" two very
popular photoplays.
hergesneimers story deals with the
adventures of a man, embittered
against society by the violent death of
his wife, who leaves his native ele-
ment, and accompanied by one sailor,
seeks to seclude himself in the swamps
and morasses of the Florida ever
glades. His experience on the lagoons
of the Peninsula State, where he meets
q strange trio comprising two men,
one half wit, and a beautiful girl,
are said to make up one or the most
dramatic stories of the year.
Some Of the really gripping scenes
of the picture include the fight be-
tween the half wit and the hero where
lamp is overturned and the hous.
takes fire. The escape of the girl
and her lover pursued by the half wit
and the consequent happenings in
which Teddy" the dog that former
ly played in Mack Sennett comedies,
plays an important role, are moments
that are said to be unusually impress
sivc.
Frank Mayo, Virginia Valli, Ford
Sterling and Nigel de Brulier COM
prise practically the entire cast. The
picture is decidedly different from
most of the featured productions of
the season in that there are no mob
scenes and that there are no mas
sive sets or costumes used throughout
the picture.
King Vidor took the small company
that was necessary to produce wild
Oranges" TO the very scenes of the
novel in order that the picture might
lose nothing from the interest that
was attached to the original story. ihe
historic Harriet Beeecher Stowe" es-
tate, located at the mouth of the st.
Johns river in Florida, furnishes one
of the very attractive backgrounds for
the photoplay, the photography. Of
which is said to be above reproach.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
EMPIRE

"Daddies," the New York and Chi
|ago Belasco stage success reaches the
Empire screen this week with all Of
s rich comedy.
In the cast of "Daddies" you will
he such well-known screen favorites
Is Mae Marsh. Harry Myers, Claire
Idams, Craufurd Kent, Claude Gil
|ngwater, Mile Davenport and others
Bachelor life. single blcssedness, call
what you will. furnishes the motive
lower for "Daddies." 1t is the story
L five Yale men who, while yet in
.bllege, form a bachelors club. Each
grees not to marry unless he first
lays a five thousand dollar resigna'
lon fee to the club. The story opens
it'll the annual club banquet.
A suggestion is adopted at this ban
let which, unbeknown to the men,
ers. signs the clubs death warrant.
ach member of the club agrees to
tlopt war orphan. Later one men,
er finds out his orphan" is a beau
ful girl seventeen years old. An
her finds his orphan" TO be triplets.
Then the bachelors each learn that
HOPPING orphans is an easy matter
ut looking after them is a much diff
rent thing.
The attempts of the foster fathers
! look after their charges give rise
some exquisite comedy, inter
Mingled with real heart interest. OF
purse, the inevitable happens. Each
|nds, with the exception of the one
Tho adopted the seventeen-year-old
rphan. that embarrassing requires the
fntle hand of a mother. They had
| fallen so deeply in love with their
spective children that it seemed
lsier TO get n mother than lose the
bid. In the case of the bachelor
ho adopted the young lads it is an
her story. But in the end every
ing is solved by all five getting mar
led and providing nice homes and
bod parents for q bunch of promising
bungsters.
Exit Caesar" is the title Of rip
|orting Empire comedy. Then there
George Burke. the popular tenor
nging I'm Falling in Love With
bme One" Don Philippini is offer
Beautiful Galathea' as his over
re selection.
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because of memories Sat are dear to
him. This is almost too much for
the high-bred society girl land she is
on the verge of breaking the engage
ment, but her love for her sweetheart
is stronger than her love of social
prestige and she proves herself real
American girl by going j her limou-
sine to the fathers house and taking
him as honor guest, to the wedding.
Don Felice, the conductor of the
Palace Orchestra. has arranged for u
real musical treat in connection with
the regular Sunday symphony concert.
He has prevailed on Ja;!en Paul Blitz,
the nationally prominent Belgian eel
list, to render solo with Mrs. Blitz
at the piano. 1t is presumed that this
offering will be appreciated by all that
have previously heard the inspiring
strains that emanate from Mr.. Blitz's
instrument when the talented musician
Wields the bow.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
A SUNDAY CONCERT
Don Philippini Has Augmented Or
chestra for Special Program.

Lovers of fine music will find a
great deal to attract them to the EN-
pirc this afternoon when Don Phil.
ippini and his augmented Empire
symphony Orchestra will offer their
second de luxe concert.
The program is rich in musical
worth and contrast. The Intermez-
20 from "Cavelleria Rustic ana" finds
place on program that includes
Tschaikowsky's great selection Over
ture Solennelle lisp"
While it is not locally known Don
Philippine is one of the foremost in
terpreters of Tschaikowsky on this
continent and in many music centers
the announcement that the great Rus
sian composer will be represented on
his program is surety for full house.
The Empire Orchestra, comprising
as it does the pick of the musicians
of the Sout,l, is augmented to near
ly half again its regular size for the
Sunday afternoon concerts, and tn
musicians who augment the force are
selected with great care and considera-
ton for their ability. The results can
not be set down in type, but their eff
forts must be heard to be truly ap-
preciated.
The program for the Empire con-
cert scheduled for 4 p. m. Sunday is
as follows:
(a) Tannhauser March $50. Wagner
bO Intermezzo, Cavalleria Rusti-
cana Mascagni
(c) Meditation from That's, violin
solo. .Massenet
Cd Overture Solennelle "1s12"..
-. Tschaikosgky
(e) Malaguena. violin solo, .Sarasate
(f) Indiana Moon Davis and Jones
LoPriore, the celebrated Italian vio-
linist, will be the soloist.
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further, Irene Franklin would have
to be given credit for restoring song
lyrics to their rightful Importance in
vaudeville renditions. She utters
every syllable with liquid clearness.
and every word reaches the farthest
corners of the most expansive audi
torium. The result is that each COM
edy point lands with decisiveness and
the Franklin songs become a run
ming fire of hearty laughs. And this
Notwithstanding they are linked with
melodies of uncommon merit, admir-
ably interpreted with the assistance of
an accompanist.
For her re-entry into vaudeville
Miss Franklin has two or three num-
bers that are said to crowd her IA
nous "Red Head song for popular
favor. She has never been able to
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
RIVOLI

Charles Buck" Jones' most popu-
lar success, "The Footlight Ranger"
is being held over at the Riovli Sun
day and Monday. The program in
cludes Aesops Fables and a comedy.
Tuesday will bring Richard Barthel-
mess ip ''Tolable David" said By many
to be his greatest picture. 1t will
have a three-day showing along with
the comedy mo Loafing.'
Friday and Saturday bring the laugh
success "Penrod' and a comedy titled
the JOB Dodger."
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
GRAND

"Tho Millionaire Girl is the title Of
Bob Casey" Greer's new musical
comedy offering at the Grand the
first half this week. 1t is poppy
entertainment from start TO finish and
old Casey is master of ceremonies as
sisted by Roy ''Pussom Pie" Jones, a
blackface comedian of note.
On the screen the feSture will be
Captain Fly-by-Night,' dashing
drama of the West that was.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
Her Lucky Number.

Mrs. Wigton was convinced that the
lucky figure OF her life was seven. ITS
quite extraordinary" she said. how
seven has dominated my life. / was
born on the seventh day Of the month
and had seven sisters"
Married on the SEVENTH" asked a
friend.
really, but it's still seven-seven times
four. And only yesterday / had an
enormous bit OF luck"
surely" said her friend, yesterday
was the thirteenth"
"Oh, yes. Isn't II wonderful! The
seven again. you see. Seven and six
are thirteen, aren't theyf"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
COMING TO MAJESTIC
Irene Franklin Back in Vaudeville
With Her Clever Songs.

For many seasons Miss Irene Frank
lin has been absent from vaudeville,
but she is returning soon to the Males
tic Theater, where she will undoubt-
cdly captivate her audiences the same
rs of yore. During the last few years
Miss Franklin has devoted her time
almost exclusively TO musical com
edy and in that field she has built up
an enviable following. On her ap'
pearance here she will introduce a
repertoire of distinctive song charac-
terizations.
If she did not accomplish anything
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-13
ROYAL

"The Shepherd King" one Of the
@uly great productions of the year,
at the Royal this week.
| J. Gordon Edwards, who directed the
|cture, went to Egypt for his settings.
/ here. with Violet Mersereau playing
Q leading feminine role. that of the
Lincess Michal. lie hired 5000 desert
|rabs. 500 camels and as many
Snkeys, to support the scenes, on the
fllow sands in which a continental
| st leands notable support. This cast,
4 the way, is the same which made
Nero" also a product directed by
|r. Edwards.
1.-THE splendor of the pyramids. the
|igma of the sphinx. the beauty Of an
Irlier day romance, combined with
|e thrilling scenes OF desert battle,
AXE a picture which held the au-
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discard that classic, nor the "Child's
Waitress" number and these usually
find their way into her programs. In
the Spotlight" Il Want to Go Back
"I've Lost Ny Dog" what Have
You Got on Your Hip?' and Help,
Help. Help" are among the new char
acter studies to be introduced.
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RIALTO.

Surely the shortest and possibly the
most popular of Joseph Hergesheim-
cr's works is wild Oranges, the
screen version of which is offered as
the attraction for the week at the
Rialto Theater. Hergesheimer viii be
remembered by the theater-going pub
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Alberto M. c. Garcia

, VIOLINIST AND INSTRUCTOR
Artistic Bowling a Specially
Belgian School
Pupil Of Ovid Mustn't. the world
renowned Belgian virtuoso. the fore
most exponent of the Belgian School
in America. S011s w. Commerce st.
Telephone Woodlawn 27S9. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
|DetrOiters Hear
Senator Hi in Series
Of Raps on Issues

Detroit. Mich, Jan. 17-Senator Hi
ram Johnson. of California, who won
Michigan's support in the 1890 presi-
dental preferential primaries, renew
ed his bid for the favor of the VOL
VERNE Republicans tonight in an adj
dress here.
In his speech. which followed close
~ that made recently in Cleveland.
Senator Johnson condemned the sale
OF arms to the Obregon, government
IN Mexico; he assailed the world
court as the creature Of the League
OF Nations: and he reiterated his
opposition to the League, with or
without reservations" He unquali-
fiedly advocated a soldiers bonus and
was equally vigorous in favoring a
reduction in taxes, at the same time
expressing opposition to the Mellon
tax plan.
Other high points In his address
were his fling at the Republican ma
tional committee for restoring tc
southern states the representation
taken from them by the 1920 con-
vention and his criticism Of Henry
Ford and others for their statements
that II would be better II no presi-
Dental election were held this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18

for the petitioners asserted that most
of the men were from Vera Cruz and
wanted to go home. and that If the writ
was not issued quickly the vessel
would depart and be beyond the juris-
diction of the court. Nearly IS MEM
bers of the crew were arrested by the
police several days ago and delivered
to the vessel. where they claim they
are being detained unlawfully.
New York, Jan. 17-Percy d. Hau-
ghton, veteran football coach, will not
relinquiSh his post at Columbia Uni
versity, as had been reported in ath-
letic circles. it was declared tonight
by Chairman James X. Knapp Of the
football committee at the monthly
meeting af the Columbia University
Club.
Washington. Jan. IA message
expressing his sympathy and that of
the officers of the State Department
in the death of Maurice Francis Egan,
former minister to Denmark. has
been sent by Secretary Hughes to
Gerald ID. Egan, of Brooklyn, n. Y.
son of the late diplomat.
New York, Jan. 17-Her rails lin
ed with passengers. the liner Henry
r. Mallery. pitching in heavy seas,
early today succeeded in taking off
the officers and crew, 20 men in all,
of the Danish freightor Normania,
disabled off the coast.
London, (By A. P)-England will
recognize Mexico only after the
United States has accorded full
recognition to that country 1t is de-
clared in authoritative quarters here.
Fall River. Mass. Jan. 17-Simeon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
"SPARKY" AND OTHERS DEFY
WINTER MAN IN OPENING
EVENING WINTER CARNIVAL

With feet tramping through
streets that but a few hours before
had been ankle deep In slush hun
dreds OF WaterviIle citizens Joined
in the parade last evening that mark
ed the opening of Waterville's Sec
ond Winter Carnival and the first
winter carnival in the State this
season.
At 7.30 Drew's waterville
band struck up a march and
the line slowly formed on
Main street about Gastonguay
square. First came Chief of Police
William II, Murray, riding in a
closed car, Gordon Of police includ-
ing King Gullifer and Eenry Fer
land followed. Then came the band.
Paul Revere riding a shaggy brown
horse, followed close behind pranc-
ing up and down the street to the
delight of the -snlookers. But the
big hit Of the parade was Barney
GOGGLES own original Sparkplug. a
burlesque. burlappy looking animal
that might have been a cross be-
tween a camel and a !chipmunk. This
strange animal danced along, keep
ing perfect time to the music and
when he reached the park his four
legs were adorned with skates and
1t was remarkable the skill with
which he gracefully darted up and
down Community rink. The judges
liked him so well that they awarded
a prize to be divided between the
fore and hind legs which some peo-
pie say belonged to Frank and Joe
DUDE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18
Annual Business Meeting
And Supper At Congo Church

The annual business meeting and
supper of the Congregational church
OF this city was held last evening in
tho church vestry. The supper was
served by the ladies Of the church.
Following the supper the members
went into the church auditorium
where they enjoyed an organ solo,
Abbott Smith.
The meeting was opened by a
prayer by Rev. w. A. Smith. Arthur
A. Head was appointed chairman
protein and Prof. G. ii. White clerk
protein, The chairman Of the various
departments read the reports of the
year. Ora A.. Meader. chairman of
the prudential committee gave a de-
tailed report of the repairs on the
church and an account OF the install
lation of the new organ. He gave
great praise to Horace True Muzzy
who drew the plans for the church
alterations free of charge.
The following officers were elected
for the coming year: clerk, Benjamin
L. Carter; treasurer, w. A. Knauff:
superintendent of the Sunday school,
Arthur A. Head; Deacons. Fl. l..
Tappan for one year: c. II. White for
two years; Fl. r. Hanson for four
years. Members of standing COM
mittee, Mrs. Robert Stobie. Mrs.
Samuel Herd. Mrs. l.. II. Soper; pru-
dental committee, Ora a. Meader.
Arthur A. Head, w. +. Kennison. HI.
+. Muzzy. A. T.. Wyman; music COM
mittee. Robert Nivison, Mrs. Robert
Nivison, Mrs Bertha Cobb Choate.
Rev. Mr.. Smith moved that COM
mittee be appointed to revise the
manuel OF the church and it was
moved by DR.. Merrill that this COM
mittce have the authority to make
the necessary revision and bring in n
written report at the next meeting
of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-01-18

Close behind Sparky came almost
every pupil of the Junior High school
marching behind their big purple
school banner. The rear guard of
the parade was the local Voiture of
40 Hummes ct Chevaux dragging
a huge hurdygurdy. On the wagon
Charlie Harmon dressed In q clowns
costume industriously turned the
crank. making more or less music.
AS soon as the procession had
passed the junction of Main street
and College avenue on the way to
the park the crowds that were
watching joined in the parade on
their way to the park.
AS soon as the members Of the
parade arrived the skating costume
party started and although the ice
was somewhat soft a hundred or
more Joined in the fun on the rink.
Prizes were finally awarded as fol-
lows: Prize for beautiful costume for
ladies, a pearl necklace. Miss Helen
Mari: prize ladies', for most peculiar
costume, pair of moccasins, Mrs.
Grace Jones; prize for most beauti-
full costume, gentlemen, a grip, Ed
win Clark; prize for most peculiar
costume, gentlemen, to -Sparkplug
Frank and Joe DUDE.
After the prizes were awarded the
crowd began to drift back into the
city and the first night of the car
nival was over. Schedule Of events
for today:
100 P. NJ. championship trap
shooting contest; $50, ski jumping
exhibition; 4.30, Coburn vs.. Cony
High, Hockey: 500, Carnival ball.