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PAGE EIGHT BARNEY GOOGLE- BROTHER , WHICH 1S_THE RIGHT ROAD Te AL Lpgraiep ’ Reese - The rMER HORSES ARE MES WHICH Is DE RIGHT WAN T By Bille De Beck, Soldiers From HAT: 2 That FREIGHT TRAIN IS GOIN” = STRAIGHT. THROUGH DATS WHERE DIS TRAINS GOMN’- Border Nation ‘WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.—A raid by Honduran soldiers into Nicaragu- ran territory, resulting in depreda- tions to the property of the Nicarm guan minister of finance, was re- ported in private advices received in ‘Washington. The incident, which followed dis- turbances during a recent presiden- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1923 Honduras Raid 9.225 202,20 Latest official advices received by the state department from Honduras contain no mention of these reported (disorders. American diplomatic rep- lresentatives however, have reported recently that the military forces were being employed by the Hondu- ran government in the enforcement of martial law. Both the Honduran and Nicara- guan ‘!egations also denied today that they had received any report of a Honduran expedition into Nicara- | Suan territory. GREAT ScOTT! Two BILLS WITH suUST THE | NOTATION,” FOR SKEEZIx’S CHRISTMAS" t WELL, HERE'S 4 LETTER FOR “SKEEZIX. MUST BE 2 curisTMAS CARD WE MISSED NESTERDAY is in the picture, were in grave i when the ladder hoisted to take hem to safety caught fire in spite of the steams of water playing on it In desperation, they were forced to | plunge to fire nets that were hur |ried to the scene by the Los Angeles fire department. Their bravery was greeted with frenzied cheers of the spectators. ni Tae ‘MARION DAVIES GOOD | IN HER ROLE A BOY JACKIE COOGAN COMING IN HIS BIGGEST FILMA With more than $400,000 spent on the construction of the sets alone, Jackie Coogan’s latest picture, “Long Live the King,” his first under the $1,500,000 Metro contract which| was given him recently, ought to| fulfill al the advance reports which| ‘were broadcasted throughout the country at the time this picture was! in the making in Hollywood. That it is an unusually lavish and! beautiful production is substantiated by the fact that it contains several exact duplications of famous Euro-| pean structures. One is of the fa-! mous castle of Neuschwanstein in Bulgaria, a landmark in Buropean architecture, another of the world- renowned opera house at Dresden, Germany, and still another of the deautiful Cathedral in Herzegovina, | the shrine of millions of European! visitors. A special research staff sailed from Europe for Hollywood at the time production was begun with| exact designs and plans for the du- plication of these famous structures. “Long Live the King” is an adap- tation of Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous novel of the same name. It was directed by Victor Schertzinger| from the continuity by C. Gardner| Sullivan and Eve Unsell and photo- | graphed by Frank Good and Robert} Martin. William Van Brincken was research expert and J. J. Hughes art director, The picture was produced for Metro under the personal super- vision of Jack Coogan, Sr. “Long Live The King" will start at the Rialto Sunday. One of the most stupendous spectacles ever offered will be seen| at the Iris Theatre for the last times! today. It is one of the sensational scenes in the highly dramatic Vita.| graph super-production, “The Mid-/«Little Old New York,” which closes night Alarm.” its very successful run at the Ameri- In “The Midnight Alarm” ts shown'ca Theatre today. The young star the destruction by fire of an entire ,Dlays Patricia O'Day, the little Irish block of buildings. including a six-} girl who comes to America and mas story structure. This was one of the|querades as a boy. Tho role of a ost costly structures ever built for) boy is difficult at best for any girl the sole purpose of destruction. |to assume, Marie Doro and Maude Five thousand persons witnessed) Adams are among the very few ac the destruction of the buildings and! tresses who have attempted such a played a part in the picture. The t and carried it out successfully. crowd was so dense special precau-|Let a woman of too rotund propor: tions had to be taken to prevent on-| tions don the masculine guise and lookers from being injured. The fire she simply becomes ludicrous, no had to be roped off, while a crew of| matter how fine her acting ability. picked guards and police kept the|Let a woman of slender grace assume throng within bounds. The chief, such a part and It ts usually marred danger was the menace of onrushing by over-acting, too much of a blus- fire apparatus. ter and a swagger. | Marion Davies has a difficult role calling for the highest type of act- |ing in her new Cosmopolitan picture, Nine meramen protected by] It has remained for Marion Daviex j safety in vantage points) to add another distinctive “ role" cranked as the flames progressed Teen annals. She makes of and the film brigade battled it. With * a manly, plucky little chap the flames licking their clothes, the firemen mounted ladders and _ re- scued the persons actually imprison-| vests it with a touch of delightful ed in the burning buildings. and subtle comedy which marks her Alice Calhoun and Percy Marmont, characterization as a great aculye who fs still lovable and appealing. She does not overdo the part, but in- CHILDREN’S AMATEUR THEATRICAL CONTEST FOR CHILDREN UNDER 15 New Year’s Night, January 1, America Theater $20.00 IN CASH PRIZES Fancy Dancing, Singing, Clog Dancing, Boys’ Speed Shoe Contest COLLARS FOR SKEEZIX THIS TIME- TWICE AS MUCH AS LAST YEAR AND NOTA woRD 4S TO WHO SENDS. ir! ment. “Pat” fights with the rowdies of the neighborhood, but keeps a oyal, tender heart—a woman's heart for Larry. “Pat” evén takes a beat ing, which is one of the dramatic climaxes of the picture, all for the sake of the man she loves. “Little Old New York" was adapt- ed to the screen by. Luther Reed from the stage play by Rida Johnson Young. Sidney Olcott directed and Joseph Urban designed the settings. $< LEAH BAIRD. THRILLS AUDIENCE AT RIALTO Applause resounded steadily tast night at the Rialto where Leah Baird appeared in her latest release for Associated Exhibitors. The name of the picture Is “The Miracle Mak- ers” and deals with the eternal theme of mother love. The love is on two sides—the luve that a mother bears her son as a child, and the love that is stronger when he be- comes a man. ction is thrilling at all times, spectacular in places such as the Scenes aboard ship and in Chinatown and has an intense dramatic appear as well. Miss Baird is surrounded by a SHOWS AT 1, TODAY ONLY MARION DAVIES —in— “LITTLE OLD NEW YORK” SEE IT FROM THE START GOSH ALL FISHHOOKS! PIANOS e ANO AND MUSIC MONEY DROPPING OUT OF THE SKY! IT's borer = = Ovms wy ue emeco rreoue notable cast. The part of the gov-! ernment flyer and the lover {s taken | by George Walsh who is well known to picture goers. George Nichols, | Edythe Champman, Edith York, Mit-| chell. Lewis and last—but by no} means least comes little Richard Headrick, all talented feature play-| ers. The “Miracle Makers” will shown for the last times today. be >. NO ADVANGE IN PRICE FOR HICKVILLE TROOP There will be no advance in the admission price at the America thea- | ter Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, at which time Brownlee's | Hickville Follies will appear in ad-/ dition to the regular picture pro-} gram. “Jazz as played on the farm” is one of the features of en tertainment by the Hickville Jazz band, a very c’ever organization that has received a warm reception where ever it has gone. Charles Jones in his latest picture “Cupid's Fireman” will appear at the America theater during the same period. The Follies will per- form three times each nay. 3, 5, 7, AND 9 “THE MIDNIGHT No Corns The simplest way to end a corm is Blue-jay. Stops the pain in- stantly. Then the corn loosens and comes out. Made in clear liquid and in thin plasters. The action sy the oor ated Bluejay CASPER CABCO. PHONE 132 LAST TIMES TODAY ALARM” —also— SNUB POLLARD —in— “THE NEWLY RICH” tial election in Honduras, was said to YOMANG tween the two phase ile ial sean naam ea | (Continuous 1 to 11) ASPRIN => Beware of Imitations! The King of the Outdoors JACK HOXIE - “GALLOPING THROUGH “WHY ELEPHANTS LEAVE HOME” and Comedy “FELIX CAT” 10c——30c. Unless you see the “Bayer Cross” on package or on tablets you are not getting the genuine Bayer Aspirin proved safe by millions and prescribed by physicians over twenty-three years for Co'ds Headache Toothache Lumbago Neuritis Rheumatism Neuralgia Pain, Pain Accept “Bayer Tablets of Aspirin” only. Each unbroken package con- tains proven directions. Handy boxes of twelve tablets cost few cents. Druggists also sel! bottles of 24 and 100. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoaceticacidester of Salicylicacid. —Advertisement. NEW SHOW COLUMBIA TODAY—TOMORROW—SATURDAY That Funny Musical Show “FIDDLE-DE-DEE” With Many Comical Situations 6—VAUDEVILLE NUMBERS—6 8—FOLLIES BEAUTY CHORUS—8 First Run Pictures “THE WOMAN WHO CAME BACK” Tonight 7 o’Clock—9 o’Clock 10c—40c SPECIAL FEATURE TONIGHT 4——TORCHIER LAMPS FREE——4 Four Beautiful Torchier Lamps will be given away free tonight to the ladies holding the lucky numbers. These Torchiers are the newest novelty lamps made and are very beautiful. Every lady attending the dance will receive a number. Drawing to be held at 10:30. Arkeon MAKE ENTRY NOW. CALL MR. STEWART—374 Tribune Want Ads bring results. HE WANTED A DOG AND BOYS TO PLAY WITH; BUT HE COULDN'T HAVE THEM, BECAUSE HE WAS A CROWN PRINCE. BUT WHEN HE BECAME KING ----! Jackie Coogan —in— “‘Long Live the King’”’ By Mary Roberts Rinchart COMING TO THE RIALTO FOUR DAYS STARTING SUNDAY 10c AND 40c 10c AND 20c Dancing Academy Always Something New DANCING EVERY NIGHT RIALTO Leah Baird int “The Miracle Makers” Stirring Tale of Pacific Coast Smugglers Trapped by Uncle Sam’s Air Patrol —also— DEHAVEN COMEDY, “ENTERTAINING THE BOSS” FUN FROM THE PRESS TODAY 1, 2:40, 4:20, 6, 7:40, 9:20 —Special Attraction For— TOMORROW, SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND MONDAY BROWNLEE’S | Hickville Follies A RURAL NOVELTY MUSICAL ACT WITH THE HICKVILLE SEVEN JAZZ BAND JAZZ AS PLAYED ON THE FARM This Is In Addition to “Charles Jones” In His Latest Picture “CUPID’S FIREMAN” No Advance In Admission TOMORROW AND SATURDAY “BOOMERANG BILL” —with— LIONEL BARRYMORE — + 2 XN i ow entiunsionteninaanaeeoindiaoniceee oe ; ~ ~8 8 Se SS Fee 8