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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19

4
1t dramatic attempt to stage psychological experiment IN
mating couple each bore the other The
usually feature that of entertainment
merely pleasant setting that would have been interest
concerned chiefly charac
who had observed the OF modern
love and who had concluded She would have of it, and the other
coegebred his anything practical and
that butter he had probably reached his highest possibility
third character the comedian engaged but unhappy and cynical VINO
of this love business undertook his
that shallow creatures and unbelievable ndeavor
to mate the young woman with an almost Impossible electric
His method specially moonlight night,
with violin obbgao And he almost
with it At rate he made his audience ENJOY delightful
evening Here in itself but in addition
play There feminine beauty various
which the modern constructed in the torn OF mem
oy OF dream girl loved and lost There
petng parties ukuel
a1ung comedy
sss S:Si :$' NE S & @
CAPTION The Goose Hangs High the second of the productions
~s gs e
pr e not @ & Wh h dstane o e Of o4n
another 1oya play To 1e t d Richard Hen do
typical American family with
s's5lns he
ior Ms isie m an eor o e who we as one
% ss's them "s so
s tos w o a a hs will d hess s s sa
merely
THE wsshnso" s.sr suddenly forced rather
that dssa to- police
musical oW the brass buttons and bueGoa mention the
officials felt the call
Whether the morals of our fair city have undergone change simply
that folks tired of being good having old
MAXIM puts IT. there no longer doubt that eatergoers leaning
Fs1hap wis m G
: : s s s G mot
01" pes as i Be ass
cfect The
always good
beng at all doubtful 1t always morbid
stops short OF personal qualification Let
an otcoor show in and standing
o his public
LLOYD IN all probability will take his place in the ranks OF
great directors OF the
IN The Sea Hawk which Washington will
at charged
popular the phoopy
from predecessors
and thrhngly
costly picture generally drama will
unnndu of
this possible. ' ~ O' A"N~'
FM DAILY quantity suggests that What between
try hes somewhere between Like Alexander the
eah De Mile
the great beyond, and with less r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
Mother Love and Art.

NINE. GADSKI, who is appearing
- here for the first time in vaude-
Vile this week, recently took excep
ton to a well known prima donnas
statement that it was impossible to
be a good artist and a good mother
at the same time. Nine. Gadski. with
her daughter. feels she is a living
refutation of the assertion.
This singer may speak for herself"
says Nine. Gadski, but she must not
apply her statements to other women
in the operate profession. She can
not include me in the category of
those who believe an artist has no
right to rear a family
"She seems to deplore the fact that
ii prima donna should seek to be ami
mated by mother love and art love at
the same time. l cannot agree She
declares that every moment of sing
er's time should be occupied by her
art. What about the sympathy of a
family? What about. the love of little
ones that revere and worship?
There are two reasons why this ar
tiste In wrong. First, she says chill
Gren and motherhood are hinder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19

with Johnny Hines, in THE Speed
Spook," the photoplay attraction.
The only female star is Faire Bin
ney, who is cast as the owner of the
Comet s Automobile Agency. The
trouble she has merchandising her
cars gives Blue Streak" Billings,
portrayed by MIR. Hines, an oppor-
tunity to use his ingenuity to aid his
sweetheart in making good.
Edmund Breese, Warner Richmond
and Frank Losee are in the support
ing cast.
Short film features will include a
comedy and the latest Fox News, to-
gether with special orchestra num-
berS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
Strand-Jack Wilson.

Jack Wilson. black-faced clown and
mimic. who has won his way to
headline position in vaudeville, will
head the program at the Strand The
alter next week, supported by Charles
ForSythe, Ruth Wheeler and Willie
Ward. in his "Nonsensical Revue"
Others include Emily Earle and
Charles ]. Adler in 'Entertaining
Episodes AL Schenck at the piano;
George F. Howard and Kittie Ross, in
Evolution of the Banjo" and Hector.
wonderful trained dog. with other
acts to be announced later.
The photoplay will be Trio Pro
auctions adaptation of the magazine
story by Evelyn Campbell. Empty
Hearts," with Clara Bow, John Bow
ers, Lillian Rich and Charles Murray
in the cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
THE Best Show In Town

Some novel features are included in
next weeks attraction at the Gayety
Theater-"The Best Show in Town"
One of these is the building of
fancy bungalow in view of the audi
ence by the chorus. Another is man.
moth purse from which the girls
emerge dressed in gorgeous costumes.
Frank Hunter heads the cast which
includes Walter Boob McManus, Inez
de Veridier, Rose Barnard, Mae Per-
cival, Lydia Harris. the Six Sun
shower Girls, George Mack. Nancy
Martin. Harry Kilby and the SHERIFF.
Troupe of ten acrobats
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Mutual-"M Make It Poppy

The Mutual. the bur1esque theater
on Pennsylvania avenue, announces
for this week Make 1t Poppy" a
fast-moving, laugh provoking bur-
lesque. Its main reliance, clever
Frances Farr, an entertainer who
has appeared in many Broadway pro-
auctions. sings and dances in a man.
ner that calls for encore upon encore
from those "out front" She also de-
signed the scenery and costumes.
The following features for each
night of the week are announced:
Ukulele contest. Monday; surprise
night, Tuesday; perfect form contest,
Wednesday; wrestling, Thursday;
amateur night, Friday, aud auction
night, SATURDAY..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
Fine Swordsman.

Reynolds Evans, who plays the
Vicomte de Valvert to the Cyrano
of Walter Hampden in "Cyrano de
Bergerac," is declared one OF the
finest swordsmen upon the American
stage. His combat with Mr.. Hamp-
den in the first act of this heroic
comedy. during the course of which
Cyrano composes a ballard as he
fights. is one Of the gems Of this de-
lightful romance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
Keith s-Alice Brady.

Alice Brady, daughter of William A.
Brady, the theatrical producer, will
come to Washington the week OF DC
tober 26 as the headline attraction at
keith's. and the always popular Mr..
and Mrs. Jimmy Barry will be fea-
tured in their famous sketch, The
Scandals of HenSfoot Corners"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-10-19
Arcade.

The Arcade Auditorium announces
for Friday night series of Lucky
Spots with boxes of on-bons for
the dancers nearest. the elusive
Lucky Spot" At the end of each
dance.
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Attractic MS
At the Theaters This Week


BELASCO-"A Steam Roller, comedy drama Opens
POLTS-Chaos Revue, English musical Opens
NATlONtI"The Ten Commandments photoplsy. Shown
afternoon and evening.
kElIHS-Mme Johanna Gadsky vaudeville
STRAND-"1s 1t Tue?" vaudeville Opens afternoon.
GA4ETI-"Tak Of the Town burlesque
MClUA-"Make 1t Poppy burlesquc Opens this afternoon.
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News andComment
Bv w. H. Landvo;qt.

type comedy the week
~ dramatic psychological experiment
regardless OF the love each bore the other The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
DEATH OF h. ". vARNEY
YESTERDAY MORNING
Was Great Great Grandson OF SkON-
hCgan'S First Settler. Funeral
Friday

Henry Weston Narney, since early
manhood identified with the business
interests of Skowhegan, died yester-
day morning at his home on Madison
avenue He was seventy years old
last November and he had been i'll
since October 20th. For eight weeks
he has been confined to his bed.
Mr.. Varney comes from pioneer
family. being the great great grand
son OF Joseph Weston, Skowhegan' S
first settler He was the son of
Josiah p. and Mary White (Weston)
Varney. His father died when he
was twenty-one years of age and he
took over the business of carriage
making in which the elder Mr.. Varney
had long been engaged For over
thirty years. however, he had been
member of the firm of Bragg & Varney
furniture dealers on Madison Ave. His
early education was received in the
public schools and at Bloomfield Aca
denny. IT is interesting to note that
he had always lived on Madison Ave
and since a very carly age in the
house where his death occurred.
The deceased joined the Milburn
Club soon after il was organized and
continued to hold membership in the
same until last February. He was
member of tho First Uniyersalist
parish of this town
Mr.. Varney was never married and
out of a family of several children is
survived only by one sister, Miss
Clara b. Varney, who has lived with
her brother in the old home Miss
Gertrude S. Weston is cousin and
there are also cousins living in Colo
RADIO and Mississippi
Funeral services will be held tomor-
row, Friday, at 1.30 p. IN. from the
house and the officiating minister will
be Rev. II. A. Markley, former pas
tor of the First Universalist Church
here. and a friend Of the deceased.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

the circle of the readers of your in
teresting paper Why not let all the
world know it?
| should think the business men of
the town and all who are interested in
increasing the reputation of the state
as a summer resort would be glad to
help support such an enterprise.
While |, personally, have no financial
interests which can be benefited by a
broadcasting station at Skowhegan.
yet | will gladly contribute 800 a
year toward the maintenance of such
a station providing a sufficient sum
can be raised to install a really first
class station. l should think every
owner of a receiving set would be
glad to make some annual contribu-
ton to this end. Wake up the fans
through your Radio column and ac-
complish something that Skowhegan
and Somerset County will be proud of.
| think 1t will interest all radio fans
in Maine to know that it is the general
opinion here in New York that there
are only three main types of receiy-
ing instruments which are likely, so
far as can be seen at present, to
dominate the market and become the
proyement. And these types are:
The Super -Heterodyne the Nutrodyne
and the Reflex, I have tried all of
these types and here in New York,
where many of us live in steel and
concrete buildings. we find the re-
ceiyers of the DeForest Reflex type
the most satisfactory. Both the Su-
per-Heterodyne and the Reflex types
may be worked on either an inside
loop or an outside aerial. The in
door loop has some decided advant-
ages but for those who want extreme
distance probably the Nutrodyne and
er-Heterodyne sets with outside
aerial are superior
There are also thoroughly success
full sets now made with folding loop
and dry batteries all self-contained
in a holder about the size of a small
suitcase These receivers can be
taken about on excursions and set mp
anywhere out of doors In a few mo-
ments
In closing this letter may | say that
SuCH 10 iuS pellei III lIt NV al an"
educational value of radio that If |
were multi-millionaire | would place
receiving set in the home of every
farmer in the State of Maine, as the
very best possible means of making
the girls and boys contented and hap
py at home and keeping them in touch
with all that is entertaining and in
structive in the world.
J. LEON WILLIAMS
$50 Riverside Drive,
New York City
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Attempting 10 Relieve Middle Street
Sewer Conditions

Water in The Kennebec River was
lowered Saturday by the Central
Maine Power Company and the
town had crew of men at work
flushing out the sewer with which
Middle street is connected People
living on the lower part of this street
have been troubled with flooded eel
lars somewhat since the power de-
velopment of the Central Maine Co.
has been completed. II is believed
by the town officials that in raising
the water that water backed up
into the old sewer one year ago and
an overflow was put in to take care OF
this. The old sewer was found to be
practically filled up however and the
work by the town and the Central
Maine Power Co, which was begun
Saturday morning, it is hoped will re-
lieve the existing conditions.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
AS TO NEXT
DEVELOPMENT
Central Maine Will Proceed Carefully
About Power Plant Investments

According to an announcement
made Tuesday by Walter S. Wyman,
president and general manager of the
Central Maine Power Co. no decision
has been made as to what the COM
pany's hydraulic development will be,
This statement was made in response
to an inquiry as to The possibility Of
the developments as proposed in the
Bingham section, not being undertak-
en- but rather extensive development
in Androscoggin County, near Lewis
ton. Mr.. Wyman added that bust
ness conditions in the state We're not
particularly good at this time and the
Central Maine would have to proceed
very carefully about making power
plant investments, until such a time
as the present causes Of depression
are removed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
4 COFFIN WILL GIVE $4,000 IF.
sKOWHEGAN WILL RAISE $4,000
.;otenance Fund for Coburn Park Planned
...Long Desired improvements Possible

ters, etc, developing the park into
a real recreation area for old and
young.
Substantial contributions are al
ready promised but it is not expected
that everyone can give large
amount. This offer is expected to
create renewed interest in the park
and for that reason it would be par
ticularly gratifying If the effort could
be general and the number of sub
scribers large, even though some con-
tributed small amounts only. If you
subscribe you will receive a beauti-
full engraved membership certificate
something you will be pleased and
proud to show to others and to pre-
serve as evidence of your interest in
and loyalty to, Skowhegan's beautiful
park.
Don't wait to be asked, but send or
take your contributions to any one
of our three banks.
COBURN PARK ASSOCIATION,
Bin W. Page, Pres.
Leslie Fl. Goldsmith, Treas.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03


having a material influence for good
in business and the everyday affairs
of life and that this with other similar
influences is making the world better
all the time. He reflected on the
changes which had already taken
place through the influence of Rotary
and urged the spreading Of the gospel
of friendliness through the communi-
ty. Judge Hill spoke of the old phil
osophy that no man could be a bust
ness man and be honest and he credit
ed Rotary with having aided greatly
in laying aside such philosophy and
making the standard OF Monday the
same as the standard of Sunday.
Rotarians were urged to appreciate
more the peculiar distinctiyeness of
their organization and to conserve
the elements that go to make up this
distinctiveness. Rotary is proving
that high ideals can be given practi-
cal application in the affairs of life
Prof. Herbert c. Libby of Waterville
presided and introduced Judge Hill
Immediately following his introduce
tion, the Ex-ROtary Governor stated
that Prof. Libby would doubtless be
picked for District Governor next year
Other guests present were Herman
Allen, president of the Rotary Club
in Beverley Mass, George H. Mari,
secretary of the Waterville Club
James Perkins of Augusta, Frank Di-
neen of Portland, c. f. Eames of
Soon, II. A. Dinsmore, DR.. w. S.
Stinchfeld, Charles Humphrey, Her
man Porter and Enrol Taylor of
Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
S. H. S. MEN GETTING
OUT ON DIAMOND
Squad Began Practice Monday Night.
The Spring Schedule

Skowhegan high school baseball
squad started out Monday night after
school for their first practice, with
Richard Laney as captain. There
are only four letter men beginning
the season this year including Cap
tain Laney, They are William Cole,
manager, William Cowette and Emile
Dionne. Adolph Fluette is letter
man but because of his studies, it is
not probable that he will play on the
regular team. Some of the new re-
cruits seen out for practice Monday
were Howard Huff, Douglas Dysart
Pat Mullen. Twee McAllister, Macklin,
Reid Appleby. Joseph Goulette, Cronk-
hite. Simpson. Urban Cowette, S.
Roderick, Arthur Moody and Roy Nc
Color. The boys expect to develop
a right snappy team and have hard
schedule to defeat. Manager VIII
liam Cole announces the following
schedule for this spring, calling at
tention to the number of home games.
April 19--Good Will--Here
April 23-Oak Grover-There
April 26-Oak Grove-Here
April 30-Good Will-There
May 3-M G. Here
May Open
May 10-Open
May 14-Cony-There
May 17-Waterville-Here
May misunderstanding
May 24-Open
May 2S-Hartland- There
May 31-Besse CAlbion) Here
June M {. There
June 7-Hartland Here
June -Cony-Here (pending if
Cony does not have to play
three games this season with
Gardiner.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
HAS s10,80O--
ALL BILLS PAID
Buildings VIII be Painted. Petition
for DiScontinuance OF MO0re'S
Ferry. Regular Business

At the County Commissioners court
in session here Tuesday, a contract
was made with w. H. Fowler to paint
the county buildings including the
court house, the jail and jail resid-
ence. The usual routine business
was attended to and petition was
received from the selectmen of Nor
ridgewock and Starks to have the
ferry across Sandy River. between the
two towns, discontinued. This is gen.
orally known as Moore's Ferry. Ap-
proximately $10,S00 was in the coun-
ty treasury April 1st, with all bills
paid, according to the monthly state
ment of County Treasurer Lancaster.
No money has been hired by the coun-
ty thus far this year. Henry Crowell
of Skowhegan. H. l.. Goodrich of Pal
myra and S. J. Whitney, comprising
the entire Commissioners Board were
in attendance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
1ERESTED FOR LOCAL
BR0ADCAST|NC
Leon Williams OF New York VIII
Contribute 800 Yearly fOr
Maintenance

he following letter has just been
feiyed here from DR.. j. Leon Will
nS of New York, who owns de-
htful country place in Concord,
ere he spends his summers
the Editor of
The lndependent-Reporter
he new radio column in your pa
interests me very much. | am
Enthusiastic supporter of radio. It's
lcationa possibilities are far.
ater than most people appreciate.
one great need today, in order to
Pure the full realization of these
ncationad possibilities, is organiza-
\ OF the owners of receiving instru-
fntS to safeguard the interests of
Pse who are making possible the
~ rapid growth of an enormous
fneSs in this new field. Already
5 business is assuming the char
yer OF monopoly and owners of
fevlng instruments may find their
snts' privileges and legimate de-
PndS greatly restricted and controll-
unless they organize and thus be-
pc able to enforce their rights.
am particularly interested in the
Pposal to establish a broadcasting
fuoh at Skowhegan. Surely, no
F@f plan could be devised to give
|Ownegan a prominent place on the
OF the United States and even to
@ II known in Europe. You
fnellmes say in your paper that
Fle are several Boston and Londons
lne world but only one Skowhegan.
mat may not be known beyond
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

aries A. Coffin Of New York will
na, .sooo ,1 if the people of Skowhe-
L gl sYIY raise $4,000 to create a main
WI wiz fnnd for Coburn Park. Mr..
|su'i ;s a native of Skowhegan and
'a a.an an for many years chairman of
posrd U' of directors of the General
VIZ sU Company. His generosity
H.. Is,' $4,000 fund possible. Those
y .sibnting locally thereto should
I that every dollar raised here
4 no equal to two, for up to $4,000,
Contributions, " dollar for dollar,
|, no matched by Mr.. Coffin. Our
|rre under such circumstances, is
|s;ntable Every person in the
n must take an interest. We must
promptly, = for Mr.. Coffin's offer is
!, only until May 1st.
ka income from this fund would
Lin the carrying out of many long
rsd improvements. No doubt the
nroyision would be for a child
4 playground, with see-saws,
|rss slides, etc. 1t would also
Ee ~ possible other improvements,
| comfortable seats, walks, shell
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Improvements at Municipal Building

A crew of men are being employed
at the Municipal Building, repairing
walls, rebuilding steps, renoyating
seats in the auditorium. plastering.
painting, etc This building cost
about $4,000, when it was erected in
1907 and is now probably worth
100000 The selectmen believing
that it should be kept in good repair,
from business standpoint. called in
j. p. Oak. who was chairman of the
original building committee and went
over the situation with him. The re-
suit was the present improvements.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
|IE PARL|N HOUSE AND CAMPS SOLD
TO MASSACHUSETTS MEN
kw Owners Will Take Possession of the Ex.
hnsive Property During the Present Month

are well known to tourists and sum-
mer visitors. They are situated on
the shore of Lake Parlin in Somerset
County, about midway between
Moosehead Lake and the Dead River
region. They are easily reached by
rail to Jackman or to Lake Moxie Sta
tion on the Somerset division of the
Maine Central railroad, reached by
the way of Oakland and Bingham.
From Jackman, ii is thirteen miles
to Lake Parlin, over a fine automobile
road from Lake Moxie, it is twenty
miles to Parlin and is in the heart of
the forests and lakes of northern
Somerset.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
JUDGE HILL PLEADS
FOR OPTIMISM
Addresses Skowhe hegan
Rotary Club
Enthusiastic Gathering of Men Listen
TO Address from Former District
Governor

THE Rotary movement is one of
the greatest inspirations man can
find to make him an optimist," de-
clared Judge Robert w. Hill of Sa-
lem, Mass. in an address here Tues
day noon, following the regular Ro-
tary luncheon. Generally known as
Governor Bob" when he is with Ro-
tarians, Judge Hill gave a remarkable
address along general Rotary lines,
pleading for optimism. rather than
pessimism. He referred to the sig
nifcance of the conditions in Wash
ington and of the present discourag-
ing times but felt that in the future
the present time would be looked
upon as one of the Golden Ages Of
history He believed that Rotary is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

hp Lake Parlin House and Camps
parlin Pond have been sold by
kY p. Mckinney to a corporation
kyn as the Lake Parlin Hotel Co.
|, of the stockholders are Massa
ssts men, with Charles F. Franks
manager. The new owners will
\ possession very shortly. They
/ engaged G. L. Haggan, a neph-
d Mr. Mckinney to clerk for
and he is at Lake Parlin now,
Eng after things for the company.
4 reported that winter sports will
featured at this establishment.
he Lake Parlin house and camps
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Gasoline Tank Explodes Mt Norrldge.
wOck

Norridgewock, April 1.-Ulmont
Stanley met with a painful accident
afternoon while working at
his garage. He had washed out a
gasoline tank and thought the fumes
were all out but when he commenced
to solder the tank the fumes caught
fire and exploded burning Mr.. Stan
ley's face very badly DIR. Smith
dressed the burns Immediately and
thought the eyes We're not injured.
though the whole face was badly
burned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Oldest Man In ST. Adams Died Yes
terday

David K. Longley, who would have
been 50 this month, died yesterday at
1925, at his home in st. Albans vii
lage after an Illness since Friday last
when he sustained a paralytic shock.
He was the oldest male voter in st.
Adams and had been the possessor Of
the Post cane for only a few weeks.
Funeral services are to be held Sat
urday at | O'Clock from the home. A
widow survives as does one son, Percy
II. Longfellow of California.