CHARLOTTE SUNDAY OBSERVER, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1917.
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AT THE SHOWHOUSES
Thrills of Fact Not Fancy or Fiction.
The most thrilling: and most extra
ordinary picture of fact not of fancy
or fiction known in the history of
motion photography will be presented
by Lyman H. Howe at the Academy
of Music Thursday. February S, when
he will unfold the amazing film record
of Sir Douglas Mawsons explorations
and practical discovery of the world's
seventh ' continent Antarctica. From
the standpoint, of photographic art
alone, these pictures jare unsurpassed,
and with regard to the greatness of
them, inspiring heroism of the intrepid
explorers, hardships endured, barriers
surmounted that seem utterly hopeless
ana aueer and amuslna- forms or ani-
trial and bird life, one feels safe in
nying mey may never oe equauea. ic
is a visualisation of triumph . and
tragedy. humor and pathos, inter'
woven so swiftly yet so truly natural
that every inch of the film grips
spectators with intense interest.
Although this presentation repre
sents a tremendous expenditure Mr.
Howe will not yield to the popular
teudency to raise prices. The same
prices will prevail as have always
been in force for his exhibition, but
because the demand for seats, here as
in other cities, will probably far ex
ceed the capacity, patrons are urged
to book their seats as early as pos
sible to Insure their witnessing the
greatest feature ever presented.
Some of the noblest scenery in
Amrica will also be shown during a
ride through Yosemite National Park.
It abounds with memorable views of
Jagged peaks, incomparable vistas of
nature and rivers strolling majestically
from dizzy heights. Then. too. a rich
measure of merriment and humor are
provided by the quaint antics and
rollicking humor aof entirely new and
original animated cartoons.
Robert Edeson In "Ills Brother's
Keeper."
Seats will be placed on sale Thurs
day morning at Hawley's Pharmacy
for the engagement at the Academy
of Music Saturday, matinee and night,
February 10, of the distinguished
American star. Robert Edeson, and
his entire original supporting com-
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pany, in Mr. Edeson's latest success,
"His Brother's Keeper." -
Mr. Edeson appeared in Raleigh
recently and The News and Observer
had the following about Mr. Edeson's
new play:
"Robert Edeson, who starred with
Soldiers of Fortune,' a Richard Hard
ing Davis play, and who. played- the
title part in the 'Little Minister.' was
never better- than he was In his own
play presented to a thoroughly ap
preciate audience at the Academy last
night And his support was unusually
well balanced to the leading part.
"While contrasted to his part in both
'Soldiers of Fortune" and The Little
Minister' the same powerful, mag
netic personality of Robert Edeson vi
brated through every minute of the
performance of 'His Brother's Keep
er in which he treated one of the
sertous problems of life in a most
delicate and satisfying style.
"There were no dull moments; the
comedy rang clear through every act
and was above par. The running dia
lect of Miss Helen Barnes, as Mae Bar
ron, possibly deserved stellar praise."
"Fair and Warmer."
With a uniform and excellent cast
of Broadway favorites, "Fair and
Warmer," Avery Hopwood's cyclonic
farce hit, will be presented here this
; season for a. limited engagement by
'Selwyn & Co.
j Selwyn & Co. produced "Within the
"Law," "Under Cover" and "Twin
: Beds," and are, therefore, entitled to
authority in the matter of recommend
ing plays. Avery Hopwood, having
written "Seven Days" and "Nobody's
Widow," is entitled to keen anticipa
tion when he writes another farce.
"Fair and Warmer" is a legitimate
apex to the careers of Selwyn & Co.
and Avery Hopwood. It will have,' in
addition to its fine cast, a singularly
beautiful production.
"Intolerance." '
D. W. Griffith has completed ar-
' rangenients to show his new colossal
'spectacle. "Intolerance," at the Acad
emy of Music, for a limited engage
ment of four days, beginning Wednes
day night. February 14. with' daily
matinees thereafter. This is the first
and only production made by Mr.
Griffith since "The Birth of a Na
tion." "Intolerance" was presented for the
first time in any theater at the Liberty
Theater in New York. Tuesday night,
September 5. The praise of the press
1 of that city Is without precedent. It
j Is doubtful if there ever was before
such unanimity of approval and ap-
y ..'.....11. . ... . v. 1 1 I .i.'i... ua iiiu. , .
far surpassed Mr. Griffith's former
triumph: "The Birth of a Nation." In
Chicago. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San
rrancisco and Los Angeles, the result
was the same. It is a coast-to-coast
conquest.
In the remarkable cast assembled
by Mr. Griffith are Mae Marsh, Con
stance Talmadge, Miriam Cooper, Lil
lian Gish, Robert Harron, Josephine
Crowell. Joseph Henabery. Spottis
woode Aitken, Tully Marshall, Mar
gery Wilson. Seena Owen, Bessie Love,
Ralph Lewis. George Seigmann, Lloyd
Ingraham. Vera Lewis. Sam De Grasse,
Olga Grey. Frank Hennett. Elmer
Clifton. Alfred Paget. Walter Long,
Lillian Langdon and hundreds of oth
er familiar names.
The modern story is laid in a West
ern city of the present time. The
story of a sacred time is laid in
J vi a A. D. 27. In the medieval time,
the serne is Paris Ki 7'.', when Cath
erine De Medici caused the massacre
of St. Bartholomew. The ancient
story depicts the downfall of Babylon
the Magnificent when Belshazsar was
conquered by Cyrus the Great.
The musical arrangement by Jo
speh Cnrl Breil will be interpreted by
a large symphony orchestra and
chorus.
Benefit Performance ut Piedmont.
Again the spirit of Charlotte has
come to the front when folk proml
nert both in social circles and busi
ness clrcleR volunteer their services
for the benefit of the permanent blind
of France and Belgium, who, fighting
for their country, have lost all hope
in gaining a livelihood. To better their
condition, the young folk listed be
low have offered their time and tal
ent for a performance at the Pied
mont between the first and second
regular performances Thursday night.
From the talent that has been se
cured, the benefit is bound to be a
success from a merit standpoint, as
all are favorites at social functions
in Charlotte and surrounding towns.
"The Gypsy Violinist," Miss Ella
Moseley. will offer1 several violin solos,
and needs no introduction to Char
lotte ior her mastery of this instru
ment Miss Miriam Parker and Mr. Brown
will present the latest society dances.
Miss Cornelia Dowd and Mr. Talia
ferro will offer a treat in vocal ac
complishments. "The Debutantes," composed of six
charming ladles of the younger set,
have arranged a delightful entertain
ment that will more than please
Every man, woman and child will
no doubt be interested in this worthy
cause, and will give the performance
support. a
At the Broadway.
Sometime before noon Monday, J.
Wirren Kerrigan, the handsomest
star of the screen, and popular idol
of millions of lovers of motion pic
tures, will arrive in this city.. He is
accompanied by his secretary, a score
of trunks and bags filled with clothes,
letters, ' telegrams and whatnot, and
he will bring his- welcome smile and
irresistible personality.
The Broadway Theater will be his
headquarters and R. D. Craver, prom
inent theater man, his host It was
announced a week ago that Kerrigan
would be here, and since then, the
telephone of the Broadway has sound
ed night and day and a stack of mail
which would tax the capacity of the
general postoffice is waiting for him.
Kerrigan's first appearance will be
shortly after noon. He will then be
seen at various intervals, until the
last show at night. He will appear
In his well known Western costume
and one . of his best pictures will be
shown in conjunction with his per
sonal appearance.
Arriving in the city. Kerrigan must
enter a closed automobile and be
whirled to his hotel, where he musi
confine himself In his suite until the
ater time. The closed auto will then
be used and he will not show himself
until called upon by Manager Ab
bott. All of this is not Kerrigan's desire,
but according to the terms if his
contract with Eastern capitalists, the
stai must follow that routine, or he
breaks hiscontract. He has managed
to live up to the precious document
in Borne of the cities, but In others
he has si.iauhed it all to pieces and
only saved himself from being torn
apart by the timely arrival of the po
lice, who rescued him from the
clutches of his enthusiastic admirers.
To what degree .he will be able to
follow out the "deadly" clause of his
contract in this city, is a matter for
speculation. The star's mailing list
shows that he has more than a thou
sand followers here who have cor
responded with him at one time or
another. A mighty stack of mall will
greet him first ,and then he will be
left to the mercy of those who greet
him.
Kerrigan would like to remain here
indefinitely but he has similar en
gagements In other cities of this
State, as well as through the entire
South, and he has still to call upon
the East, Middle West and Northwest.
JO-JO SAYS
NEWS OF INTEREST
FROM THOMASVILLE
Special to The Observer.
- Thomasville. Feb. 3. L W. Elliott,
one of Thomasvllle'8 oldest citizens,, is
critically ill at his home on Main
street. No hope Is entertained for his
recovery.
W. C. Durland. of Jamaica. N. Y.,
has been in this community for the
past week. While here he sold all
the machinery of the Emmons mine
to C. D. Jones and A. 11. Kagan. He
also stated that arrangements are
prepared for the early opening, of the
Cid copper mine. This is said to be
very valuable ore.
The town board at a meeting on
Wednesday postponed for- ten days
the consideration of granting a town
election for the purpose of Issuing
130,000 bonds for the extension of the
C. and Y. lines through the streets
of the city. There seems to be a
general sentiment against the move,
while many of the manufacturers fa
Vor it.
26 COUNTIES WILL
EXHIBIT PRODUCTS
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia, Feb. 3.-Munty Demon
strator Gray is busy arranging in the
Armory building spaces fur the dif
ferent exhibits of 26 county demon
strators during the days of February
5, 6. 7 and 8. These :!ti exhibits rep
resent 2'i counties embraced by the
Third North Carolina District.
There are three districts in the
State, 40 counties being in the west
ern district, but only 2R so far having
county demonstrators Agriculture
products of these counties will be seen
at their best, being results effected by
the direction of these demonstrators,
each one of whom has been scientifi-
eallytrained to his work.
HEAR REPORTS ON UNION
COUNTY ROADS CONDITION
Roads as Whole Reported in
Good Shape, Though Some
. Need Rebuilding.-
Special to The Observer.
Monroe", Feb. 3. The magistrates of
Union County, who constitute the road
supervisors for the several townships,
held meetings today throughout the
county to receive reports from the
overseers of the many roads.
Somo of the roads were reported in
bad condition, but as a whole it Is
considered the roads are in favorable
condition despite the continued rains
and freezes during the past few
weeks. The worst piece of road in the
county is that leading from Monroe to
Charlotte. The section, formerly ma
cadamized, In Mecklenburg County, is
the worst part of the distance, but the
entire roud Is bad enough.
FAINTED AND FELL IN OPEN
FIRE, DYING FROM INJURIES
Special to Tito Observer.
Durham, Feb. 3 -Mrs. J. W. Mitch
ell, of East Durham, died here to?
night as result of burns she sustained
early today, when she fainted and
fell into ah open grate fire,
TURNER GETS THREE
YEARS AT HARD LABOR
Special to The Observer.
Llncolnton, Feb. I. Neal Turnery
convicted yesterday of manslaughter
was today sentenced by Judge Frank;
Carter to three years at hard labor.
Turner shot Plato Hoyle during
Cbrlatmas week, the tragedy occur
ring In Lincoln County.
Doctor Tells How to Strengthen
Eyesight 50 per cent In One
Week's Time In Many Instances
sai.ismry MAX 1)1 KS.
Salisbury, rYh. 1 AUjert M
Sheets, aged 55 years, died last mid
night at his home on North Fulton
street, following a long illness. Mr.
Sheets whs a widower and leaves two
sons, (lonior. of Lexington, anil Hen
net, of Salisbury. The funeral was
conducted this afternoon and the in
terment was in Chestnut Hill.
ItHAZIIi MAY FOLLOW.
Rio Janeiro, Feb. 3. In an inter
view her today Augusto do Souzan
Silva. deputy from Klo Janeiro, pre
dicted that the 1'nited States would
be drawn Into the war and s;ui mat
It would be supported by Hrazll. The
deputy praised the efforts of Presi
dent Wilson for peace.
A Free Preserpllon You Can Have
Filled and I'so nt Home.
rhllailelfhla. Pa. Po rou wear glaaae.
Are you a victim of aye strain or uiher ya
weakm-nat-a. If so. you b (lad to
know th-u nccor'llnr to Dr I.wla the la
h'p for you. Many h ryoa wwt
faillnic 8hv lhey havo hart th'lr aa r
alureil ihrouah thf prlnclpU of thla won
derful five iri!H('rlptlon. On man aaya, af
ter tr Iiik If. "I waa almost hlind; cnuM
ut t ki"1 in H-ad at alt. Now 1 ran raad
ev r I hint,- without any glaasea and. my tyea
in not water nny mora. At night thny
woul-l I'lru clrmilfully: now they fael Una
nil tlif tlio" it wrfs like a miracle to me."
A U'lj h'i us! It aaya: "The atmoaphar
Heeitieil h;tzv with or without fflaaaaa, but
after lining thla prescription for fifteen days
- r Ihintf aeems clear. I can even read
(Am- print without ftlasaofl " It Is believed
fh.-it I hou.-'q titts who wear Klasnes can now
eMr;irl thrm In a reasonable lime and mul
titudes more will be able to atrengihen
their evea an as to be spared the trouble
ami expense of ever k-U tig glasses. Kye
troubles of many doacriptiona may be woo-
darrally bnfltd by fattawtjif tke street
rules. Her la the prwertpUea: Oe ta aaj
active drar alora sad gat a aortla C Bate
Opto tablets. Drop ene Bos-Opt taalat ta.
a fourth of a fla of water and allow M
dlaaolvo. With thla rlqaJS bath the r4
two to four times dally. To ahsold aattas
your eyea clear bp pereoptlbtjr right free)
the atart and InftammaUoa will aalckt
disappear. If your eye ar hataartag yov
even a little, take step to them saw
before It la too late. Many hopalieatr bHa4
might have bean saved if they had cmr4
for their aye In time.
Note: Another prominent Phjaklaa M
whom the above artlcl was sahmtttee
said: "Hon-Opto la a vary remark! ran
edy. Ita conatltaant lngrdiata at wail
known to eminent ey specialists aad widely
prescribed by them. The) manufacturer
guarantee It to strengthen aj Might ft par
cent In one week's time In many Instance
or refund the money. It can be obtained
from any good druggist aad Is aae st ta
very few preparation! I feel aheald he kept
on hand for regular ua In almost every
family." It Is sold tn Charlotte by R. H.
Jordan A Co.. Beatly'a (3) Drug Stores aad
othvr druggists.
Welder
ruir umi wurrner loutty, ian .uoti-
uuy.
Some people are so cautious that
they wouldn't even build castles in
the air without being sure of their
ground.
Washington, Feb. 3 Forecast for
North and South Carolina: Fair Sun
day and Monday; warmer Sunday.
Local Office t nlted Mate H eather Bureau.
Charlotte. Feb. 3.
ROAD WAV
The Home of Features and Music 'H
Tomorrow
J. WARREN
ERRGAN
IN PERSON; ALSO IN HIS
SCREEN MASTERPIECE
"THE MEASURE of a MAN"
SPECIAL MUSIC
Organist and Orchestra Combined
COME AND MEET THE
10-15 STAR OF THE SCREEN 1020
Kerrigan
WATCH DAILY PAPERS
Fdr Our Program This Week
Nazimbva Tninnelle'"
Hulette
Sunrlae... 7:20 a. m. Sunset. .
5:64 p. in.
Temperature in Degrees).
a. m 78 I 4 p. m i
Noon 19 I p. in 24 '
Highest temperature 30 j
Loweat temperature
Mean temperature 11
Deficiency for the day 33
Mean temperature thla date last year 34
Precipitation tin Indies). ..
Total for 24 hours ending a p. in d0
Total for the month to date 32
Deficiency for month OJ i
Deficiency for year l.:H I
Prevailing wind direction S.W. t
Maximum wind velocity, 17 mtlea from S W. i
O. O. ATTO.
Meteorologist I
Bat. 1S4S
StielT
The 'Piano of The
Highest Jlrtutic Class..
A Stieff piano ia always an in
strument to b proul of. You'll
find it in thouaanda of fin
hornet, and you'll alwiya find it
giving aatiaf action, no matter
how old it mar be.
For Stieff pianos are built for
LASTING WORTH. The Glorious
tone, action and finish are the re
sult of 75 years of constant im
provement. Tou can buy a Stieff Piano
on a small payment, and
moderate monthly sums.
A liberal allowance for
old instruments.
M. D. MANNING, Mgr.
CHAJtLOTTE, N. C
ACADEMY, Thursday, Feb. 8
PS
flRlKSagilg Housing!
2T mjIH
Annunl UngUKemoiil of Charlotte's Favorite Attraction,
KXTIKKLY NEW PROUKAM, PLAYING TO CAPACITY IMM'SKS
EYIHYWIIKUK THIS SKA SOX.
Don't Fail to Keo This Attraction. Once You've Seen I lie l.yiiiiui Howe
Travel Festival, You'll he a Regular Attendant Thereafter.
PRICKS 25c, 35e. 50c
Seat Kale Starts Tuesday at Hawley's Pliurmacy.
ACADE
FEBRUARY 10
SATURDAY,
The Dramatic Treat of the Season
LYLE D. ANDREWS Presents
America's Foremost Romantic Actor
MY
ROBERT
EDESON
Himself
Supported by
DeWoIf e Newcomb Wilfred Lytell
Jessie Miller H&llett Bosworth
And an Exceptionally Strong Cast in
"HIS BROTHERS' KEEPER"
A TRANSCRIPT FROM LIFK,IN FOl'R ACTS
BY MR. EDESON
THi: PLAY KVKRYOXK IS TALKING ABO IT'
PRICES
Matinee 25, 50, 75, 1.00, 1.50
Night 50, 75, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00
MAIL ORDERS
ACCOMPANIED BY REMITTANCE NOW.
SEAT SALE THURSDAY
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The Whole World Wonders
AT THE MOST MAGNIFICENT PRODUCTION OF ALL TIME
D. W. GRIF FITH'S
COLOSSAL $2,000,000 SPECTACLE
" B M T 0 1 E R A AJ C "
LOVE'S STRUGGLE T HROUGH THE AGES
THRILLS! MYSTERY! ROMANCE! ADVENTURE!
"The Greatest Show inlhe World." Chi-
ii?S.fi
r5f , i Mi, "Mils i : HI Ell' r
RMiV-e' lav' v caifo ruxaminer. iU"-
iM JPk 125,000 People 7,500 Horse- SmUfcR
N:rtf&l 1,200 Chariots 3,000 Scenes jS5i4
ilKM RARYI ON W
fifiwl The Magnificent P .jllplfp-. W
BY D. W. GRIFFITH, Whose "Birth of a Nation," Told to the World the True Story of the South in Cml
War and Reconstruction Days.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF 30 AND SOLOISTS
Four Parallel Stories in One The Most Unique Art-Form Invented by the Brain of Man in the Last Two
Thousand Years.
Four Days, Starting Wednes
day Night, Feb. 14.
Twice Daily Thereafter
3:00 and 8:15 P. MJ
ACADEMY
Of
MUSIC
SEAT SALE
0pens MondayFebM 2th;
Mail Orders Now,
PRICES-Nights:
25c, 50c, 75c, $1.00 and $150
Matinees:
25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00
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