New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 27, 1915, Page 4

for SCENE FROM “THE PLUNDERER.” Theatre Goers DD s Women Readers 0 AN o an > i | DAINTY COMEDIENNE il | POPULAR AT KEENEY'S POKEY GIRLS, } engagement. ) CAMERON & Co. }an novelty. ‘How Gold Dust actually works for you “Let the . While she is “ lone enterainer, ap- Dearing in one; Valeska Conrad, #inging comedienne, is probably one of the most popular people playing at Keeney'g this week, This clever voung leady is a ‘singer or talent and is an actress besides. She uses her own personality to make her songs effective and the applause given her act every day testifies to the manner in which she succeeds. She has a Dleasing stage presence and in her “kiss” number she ‘proves a coquette of skill. She has in her repertoire a philosophical song. “The World Won't Miss You! This is her best number and her histrionic talent is clearly shown in the manner In which her face registers the varying moods which the composer injected into a ballad. Ilér act is very pleasing and the aud- l ience appreciates it. Tablé tumblers and funmakers are Herman and Rice. These performers are veterans in ‘the vaueceviile fleld. Nevertheless they have drifted away from the styles followed by the old- time acrobats and the comedy in their act is new and very funny. They are tkilled tumblers and their tricks are all thrillers. Their ‘tabie collapse is probably the most sensatignal feature o2 their turn. Edjaun Hayes, singer and imperson- ator, makes a captivating appearance The active principle of Gold Dust is a valuable antiseptic cleansing agent. It actually works. It gets into the cor- ners and crevices where fingers and wash- cloths can’t reach. It permeates and dis- solves dirt, grease and grime everywhere and.it cleans and brightens everything. Gold Dust does all this—does this actual work—because it is made for that purpose. Millions of women all over the country use Gold Dust three-times a day in wash- ing dishes. They use it also for scrubbing floors, washing windows, ete. | But they do not realize all the uses of Gold Dust. Gold Dust is the only watluni and cleaning powder needed in any home. e F - Hartford 8 as the society debutante. He has a soprano voice that is deceiving and his work is of a high order. The Fields brothers and their iwenty associates continue to win the plaudits of the Keen paerons for ihe music and comedy that is featured in their musical comedy “The Hokey Pckey Girls.” In Harry Jackson and | the Three Shaws, the popusar comed- [ ians have capable assistants. They also have a chorus that works with in EXPERIENCES IN MINE BRING NEAR DISASTER Roy Norton, the brilliant | young author of “The Plunderer” the latest Fox production extraordinary which is coming to the local Fox theater tomorrow and Saturday has written many good books, but none that has bucket on a time worn rope. But they were not down more than a nalled to be drawn to the surfa again. When they reached it they { were pale and almost overcome from the poisonous gases of the long di used shaft. A week was spent in .patching up the old power plant that pumped fresh air into the mine and after numerous tests, the powerful electric lights were placed and the: hundred feet when they abruptly sig- i Gold . Dust cleans metal work, mickel, enameled ware, etc., without scratching or ‘marring the surface—leaving it sani- tarily clean, bright and new-looking. ‘The use of Gold Dust There can be no waste wh is an economy. en you muse the exact small quantity required for each ! specific purpose. It is at once taken up enthusiasm, helping materially making the act popular. 2 Mable Cameron and company has a novelty that pleases. Miss Cameron does some creditable singing and her partners display their sxill as acro- bats. The Pathe weekly, one of the fea- tures of the motion picture program toright, is expected to be exceptional- by hot or cold water, forming the perfect cleansing solution. No soap or other cleansing help is needed. ' Gold Dust does it all, and Gold Dust does its work far better than any- thing else can. brought him in the same amount of work of making the picture proceed- | wealth and fame as this famous ro-|ed. FEven then, however, evervthing | mance of the lure of vellow gold. The | Was not serene as frequently in dis- Plunderer is in a. measure auto-bio-;tant parts of the mine there could graphical. Young Norton as praspec.be heard rumblings and crashings a!l tor and cow-puncher has traveled jrotten timbers gave way. A miding } every foot of the country he describes expert was obtained by the company | in this vivid romance, and on account}to pick out safe locations and under | EWILIGHT SLEEP” 'MOTION PICTURES. es: 25c to 75c. e NALD BRIAN, & JOSEPH CAWTHORN | comedy achievement, FROM UTAH.” Prices: ‘Seats on sale ISTHEATER Hartford. “Week, Twice Dally. he Poll Flayers. ON AND THE MOUSE” . Eve. 10, 20, 30, 50a. Church SQUARE [ 26th. Prul A Sugar and Cream d Bacon " . Creamed Potatoes X Coffee [ Lettuce B;.!a,d Cocot o Okra Soup Potatoes ly interesting. .POLI PLAYERS IN “THE 'LION AND THE MOUSE” . The praise bestowed upon the Poli Players for their really remarkable presentation of Charles Klein’s drama, ““The Lion and the Mouse,” is ample indication that the popular players are giving the 'productionits full worth. Critics and patrons agree thatseldom hds Hartford seen such a’ madsterly presentation of the human interest of the exceptional oppartunities it af- fords William Farnum, the $100,000 screen star Mr., Fox selected this story for. picturization. scenes were taken in a real gold mine. In the first place it was obviously im- The thrilling mine | his guidance things without an accident, went through althongh one narrow ‘escape occurred when a cloud- | in the mountains flooded one | burst part of the mine and a regular tidal wave came sweeping through the gal- possible to make the screen version !ley where the company was’ working. in an active mine so an abandoned “Bonanza” had to be found in the form of the “Tip-Top” mine, once a famous location on a mother-lode, bt long since abandoned. Mr. Farnum and Director Edgar Lewis descended the shaft of the “Tip.Top” in a rusty recital but its typically American lines and unique stuattons still make *‘The Lion and the Mouse” one of the most intensely interesting ~dramas of ‘the day. Harry Hollingsworth is making new friends and admirers in his por- trayal of the very trying role of John Ryder. Mr. Hollingsworth hds done excellent work since hs first appear- ance with the Poli Players = but seldom has he had such opportunities as are offered in Klein's play for a display, of intense dramatic talents as are required. Next week the Players will present Charlotte Walker’s, play, ““The Trail of the Lonesome Pine,” Eugene Walter's dramatization' of John Fox's novel. /Mr. Walters, who.also wrote such well Known successful playsas “The Fasi- est Way,” “Paid in Full,” “Fine Fe thers” and others, had written a h inan story of romance about the simn- .| ple, sweet characters who lives in ths Hard Sau - Cotfes . nb . Cake—Chop fine three- “of, blanched /al- clent: candied citron two heaping tablespoonfuls. and dryenoughi of the in-' oaf of whéle wheat bread good pint.. ' Mix/ this with ‘and almonds and add onos ne P parate ihe of nine eggs, keep- whites by, themselves \¥olks until light and the slightly frothed five gnd one cupful and a half of wdered sugar and whip to a In a third bowl whip the s with one cupful of pow- to a stiff meringue. Sprin- Q" ingredients over the volk ixing with light strokes, ,meringue and mix agnin in the grated rind of a ' four tablespoonfuls of rumn indy, ‘turn into a well greased mold and bake in a moderate for about three-qulirters of an with chocolate icing. e Straws—Mix three ounces of with four ounces of grated 8, Parmesan being the best; add f a teaspoonful of salt. a ¢ and the yolks of two 8 and~cut into straws. Place d tin and bake for ten 4in a moderate oven. They | be straw colored and - very iy i | _mection suggestgd by the title. Mr. ‘Waltérs had woven a story of un- usual interest and, as next week marks its first presentation in stock, there { will undoubtedly be a large attend- ance at each performance. From the story published yestérday about the new manager of Poli's thea- ter, some Hartford people drew the inference that Miss Skirvin might leave the Poli Players and be replaced by Miss Maud Gilbert. Those who enjoy the work of the players will be pleased by the announcement by Man- ager I'osse that Miss. Skirvin has attained such popularity in' Hartford I that ‘there is no thought of replacing her with Miss Gilbert or any one else. Miss Gilbert i8 very successful at Poli’s in Washington and will réemain there. Miss Skirvin will remain n Hartford permanently. MUST ;IDE WATER WAGON. Court Stipulation Suspending Sen- tence of Rich Ohio Resident. Akron, O., May 27.—After he had pleaded guilty to a charge of man- ' slaughter in the déath of Mrs. Wilda Fyfe, prominent in soecial circles in Canton, where her family resides, T. | Oscar Beck was sentenced yesterday | to from two to 21 years in the state reformatory. The = court, however | suspended the sentence on condition : that Beck must not operate an auto- mobile, reckless driving of which is alleged to have caused Mrs. Fyfe's i that he refrain from use of intoxicants, and’ that he must pay an- nually $100 for three vears to the Young Women’s Christian association, Beck is a wealthy business man of Akron, Mrs. Fyfe was killed last Feb- ruary when Beck’s automobile cfashed into a telephone pole. Miss Ryan of 79 Pratt street, Hart- | ford, has separate skirts in almost as mapy different styles and materials as there are skirts—tweeds, serges, mixtures, taffetas, etc., all these in the darker colors. The smart checks begin as low as $4.25, and she has just put a special price of $7 on her spiral taffetas that were $10.—Advt. checks, | | boy {All escaped, but they had to wade knee-deep through discolored, dirty water to reach the shaft. ‘“The Cow- and the Lady,” as well as the ploits of Elaine” and the Pathe News will be shown for the last times tonight. Deliquent Parents Chief Part of - Problems of Children’s Court Seventy-Per Cent. of Mothers and Fathers of Faulty Off- spring Are Themselves Im Is to Be Done Asks Judge The “delinquent child burden of his appellation. The grad- ual refocyssing of the juvenile cdurt, anxious te find the troubled roots of life, has come to talk instead of the “delinquent parents.” “Seventy per cent.” according to Justice John Mayo of the children’s court, “‘of the adults who appear in connection with' children’s c: into this faulty category. For kinds and varieties of reasons this trail of men and women who shift the burden of the children they have . brought into, the world to the shoul- ders of state and charity earn their sorry title.” Trying Morning on Bench. It was at the end of a trying mora- ing on the bench. ‘“Improper guard- janghip,” as usual, had been the head- ing under which the greatest number of cases had been classified, “Delin~ quent parents,” said Justice Mayo, “are now the recognized chief parts of Iour problems. The number of them in New York is appalling. “What is one to do with these | fathers and mothérs? That is our daily question, There is no jurisdic- tion given to us over the adult. Our only resort is to deprive the parent of the child and then do the best in one’s power to either induce education or reform, Admires Italian Parént. “One class of parent in New York city that is to be far more sympa- thized with than censured is the one of the foreign quarter. The Italians | have my admiration, for to the very best of their ability, in every way, moral, educational and religious, they | strive to do their best for the- little ones . But lack 6f knowledge in many directions brings them, too, under the head of delinquents. “For the children live in alimost an- other world from their parents. They go to the public schools, learn to speak English, learn the new customs and habits of this country. The elder persons remain at home, or go in routine to their work, living in their foreign quarters where they preserve the customs of their own country and speak tiie old language. Very Simple Story. “The story is simple. = A break in understanding between the child and its parents, the spirit’ of youth not understood or tamed grows wild, bad companions reach out where the par- ents have failed, and the story is on its way, and presently heartbroken { parents, dazed and still not under- standing, stand behind their boy or girl in a courtroom.” A second class of delinquent parent, 1} s losing the * proper Guardians—What Mayo. one with whom Justice Maxo and his assoclates have very little patience, holds the American man and woman care of their children, but through ignorange of their real duty toward the child, or their shiftlessness, let it wander from home and end in court. * Forget Moral Duty, “These parents feel that when they {havé féd, clothed and housed their little ones their duty is fulfilled,” says Justice Mayo. “The art of instilling moral principles goes hy the board. To know where this child goes when it leaves the house of an afternoon, them. “The children of this class are given far too much liberty. They govern themselves, they go where they wish and select their own companions and are given money with which to indulge in moving picture shows and trips about town. Advocates Chaperons, “People have scoffed at the old fashioned idea of chaperons. If there was more of this practice today there would be fewer heartbroken mothers and fathers, who only too late realize their mistakes. “Liberty and freedom for the chil- dien to a certain degree is a- good thing, but the parent should always judge of companions and amusements. Club for Women, “A club for mothers and daughters would be a splendid thing. It is the day of club work for women to a large extent, The only trouble is that tne club for the mother does not include the daughter, Let such a club be the family co-operate with the mota- ers in their work, Stimulate an at- mosphere of community interest. This i men and women who have children and are in comfortable circumstances. It is by no means only those in pov- erty! and in vice that come to this ! court. “There is anotaer class brought to the children’s court with which it is difficult to deal, and with them it has been found that the greatest the child, The drunken mother or infiluences that are decidedly bad pre- sents a great problem. in the workhouse does not accomplish much with either the man or tae woman. They generally come out em- bittered more than ever against the world and society, Their terms in such a place, it has been recognized by authoritics on the subject, are not . fitted in evqry way to take the best of | morning or evening does not occur to | formed, lét the younger members of | must be impressed upon the minds of | good | work may be done directly through & father who surrounds the child with | Tnearceraticn | dishes, but for washing cleaning and freshening li to glassware—for every brightening purpose. “‘Let the Q ' | i i g se Gold Dust not only for washing bathroom fixtures, cleaning oil mops, cloth, cleaning and brightening pets, pans and cooking utensils, giving luster Gold Dust is as inexpensive as it i indispensable. 5c and ckages R CCEE FAIRBAN KZRERT1 3 OLD DUST TWINS do your work"” bathtubs and noleum and oil- cleaning and of duration to real good. ways, Again, while the father is be- ing punished in this way what be- | comes of his family? Money From Fund. do not know that it would be wise to distribute money from a fund to the parents for the care of their children when both work. o long enough do any l parents’ are That has_long been thought It would take a corps of highly i trained persons to investigate cases lana to decide upon the advisability of such a thing. To me it seems that a stipulated sum should be placed at the disposal of certain neighborhood cen- ters for the purpose of caring for young children when both parents are employed. There you have the ad- vantage of right training, and a cer- tain educational value. But if the money is given directly to the parents for the care of the children during such hours of enforeed absence, what is to be gained? There are not al- ways @ay nurseries in their immedi- ate vieinity, and would the parents take-an interest in having their little ones there? That is the question, and one that has been deeply thought of. “The work to be done with the de- linquent parents of all classes is one of education, I should emphasize. “The parent question is closely. al- lied with that of the child, and there is enough in this court in a,day to wring one’s heart. What is really to be donc to reliove the situatibn 18 a great question. "It is now in Jts ex- perimental stage.” PRISON BOARD ASKS RELIEF OF GOVERNOR Wants to Be Exempted From the Rules of the Civil Service Commission, Hartford, May 27.-—The state pri- son board has requested Governor M. H. Holcomb to remove that body from the rules of the eiyil service commission. President E. A. TFuller { of the board called on the governor and made the formal request. The governor informed President Fuller thut he should first apply to the civil service commission for the desired relief, but at the same time, he ase sured Mr. Fuller that, it the relief was. denfed there, he would under power given him by law give the de~ sired lift. The prison board consists, besides Mr. Fuller, of W, O. Burr and Frank | C. Sumner of this city, Colonel N, G. Osborn of New Haven, James V ‘ Cheney of Manchester and Senator ; F. M. Salmon angq Robert W, Post of Westport. Special Wed, only, 3 cans Challenge | Mila and 1 Pound Best Coffee for 50c, Russell Bros.—davt. They return to their old | at | | A Coward’s Weapon It is as easy to laugh as to cry, says the optimist cheerfully. Quits true. And sametimes it's easier, nay more, sometimes it's altogether teo easy. Ridicule is a weapon which not one person in a hundred knows how 1o handle fairly, wisely and with proper restraint. And yet it lies ready the hand of the most unjust, the most prejudiced, the most uncontrolled, Bringing the Millentum a Million Years Nearer, : If it were as easy to make people think as it is to make them laugh the millenium would be about a million years nearer. Not long ago I attended a mass meeting in favor of a certain reform with a woman who does not believe in the cause. She has a rather caustic wit and ghe turned it against every speaker and every incident of the sver- ing. She soon had the people about her in the mood of seeing the ridjen- lous in the most commonplace thing. The serious side of the meeting Was entirdly forgotten, a spirit of mockery and ridicule crowded it out. T do not call that fair or just. The woman is clever but she find a better use for her cleverness than that. ' Hadn’t she a perfect to see the funny side of the thing, you may ask. Yes, & right in one but not in another. You remember what Phillips Brooks said, “We don’ have a right to all our rights.” The right to try to make a sane serious) movement seém ridiculous is emphatically one of the rights we don’t have a right to. 1d A Easier to Be a Martyr Than a Laughing Stock, ’ Ridicule is all too often the ‘weapon of cowardice and injustice. If I were absolutely unscrupuious and I wanted to fight some good ma or some high cause T would not try to blacken the man’s character or pfov the cause wrong. I'd just try to make the man or the cause ridiculou; That would be a much safer and surer way of accomplishing my purpoas If the truth were known, I think we should find that ridicule makes mor: backsliders in any great cause than persecution. It is easier to be a mart than a laughing stock. One reason why people like to join in ridiculing anything is Simply that they like to laugh. Another quite as potent is that the attitude derision gives them a false sense of superiority. The Sense of Humor versus the Habit of Ridicule { To ridicule a person does net prove that you are any cleverer, wiser, any wittier than he. It prabably proves that he is in earnest abo; something and you aren't. It is the American habit to exalt the sense of humor. That's all righ But remember, a sense of humor and the habit of ridicule are not the sam thing. A sense of humor that gives us the grace to see our own absurditicf and the funny side of our daily annovances and to laugh with tolerant, ten j der mirth at the folbles of our friends is one thing: a habit of ridigu that makes us always ready with a derisive sneer is quite another. l tal condition in part to enforced id) nees, melancohlia and homesickne MENTALLY UNBALANCED, Several German Sailors on Roard Steamers Docked at Hoboken. | DR. FISKE COADJIUTOR ¥ New York, May 27.—Several of | Utica, N. Y. May 27.—Rev. the German sailors on board the Charles Fiske, rector of the Chus North German Lloyd and Hamburg- of St Michael's and All Ani { American steamships which have timore, Md., was elected i been docked at Hoboken since the coadjutor to Rt. Rev. beginning of the war have become Olmstead of Utica, mentally unbalanced and have been Episcopal placed in the Hudson County jat York. Dr. Fiske is 47 years o in that city. Three of the sailors started life as a journalist, became so violent that it was neces. graduate of St. Stephen’s coll sary to take them from the German the General Theological 8 steamships and place them under ob- and has had churches in W servation. ‘and Somerville, N, J., and Sa Dr. George King, the county phy. cisco, and for the last five ¥ sician, attributed their strained men- been in° Baltimore. yesten Charles bishop of diocese of Central N n Frd