8 In the Realms • | of Amusement, Art, and Instruction. v "THE BIRTH OF A NATION" In response to numerous and urgent requests, r>. W. Griffith's "Tlie Birth >f a Nation," which scored here the greatest triumph a theatrical attraction has ever achieved, lias been booked for a return engagement at the Orpheum lor three days, beginning next Monday, with daily matinees. In every re spect this presentation will bo same as before, including the same big sym phony orchestra. David W. Orifflth, whose fame has now girdled the globe, chose for the theine of his great spectacle the turmoil and travail of over titty years ago, out of which a new and united nntion was born. A Southerner himself, the son of Gen. "Thunder Jake" Griffith, of th e Confederate army, Griffith knows the heart of the South. Through his wonderful pictorial story of what the South suffered, he has brought out the broth erhood ol' the North and has done more to cement the friendship of the two sections than all the books that have been written. Editorials in Northern newspapers say that he has forever wiped out Mason and Dixon's line. In order to do this work conscientiously, Griffith employed a whole corps of historv experts to ransack thousands of printed volumes, pamphlets, bound fllen of old newspapers and manuscripts. From their researches he built up his scenario. Not one of the historical incidents shown on the screen cam be disputed. He Is a teacher of historical truths, but he never becomes tiresome in the telling. Distilled in the alembic of his imagination history takes on the aspect of romance with all of its fasct nation. Those who have seen "The Birth of a Nation" no more wonder that it cost $ Mlo,ooo to produce. They only marvel that it did not cost more. Talte the battle of Petersburg, for instance. The reproduction of that alone cost a umall fortune. Then the burning of Atlanta and reproduction in replica of Ford's Theater, Washington, and of the legislative hall in South Carolina, all cost large sums. "Tlie Birth of a Nation" is the art triumph of the twentieth century, and no one can afford to miss seeing its wonders. ORPHEUM Saturday, niatlnee and night, January 13 "The Innocent Sinner," with Julia Dean. Three days, with daily matinees, Janu ary 15-IG-17—"The Birth of u Na tion." Two days, Friday and Saturday, Janu ary 1!) and 20 Lyman H. Howe , Travel Festival. M AJKSTlC—Vaudeville. COLONIAL.—"The Matrimaniac." REGBNT—"Heir to the Hoorah." VICTORIA—"Broken Chains." Julia Dean, at the Lead of a great i cast which includes Frederick Trues- | dell, Thurlow Bergen, Kate < ••The Biancke, Edwin Holt, John Innocent F. Webber and others, will i Sinner"' appear in a new four-act ! drama, "The Innocent Sin- 1 tier," at the Orpheuni to-morrow, mutl- j nee and night. Tlie play, which is based authentically upon the facts of the re cent international blackmail scandal ex- j posed by the Federal authorities, is de- | scribed as a drama of the most intense ! and startling realism, it is a long time i since a cast of such uniform excellence j and high celebrity has been assembled; In one company, and Miss Dean is said to have a part which gives opportunity | for the exercise of all her well-known emotional ability. Oliver v. itaiiey | (inc.) presents "The Innocent Sinner," pi" which he is a co-author with Joseph ! Noel. The piece has been given an ox- j traordinary rich and complete inves titure. The most daring work ever accom plished in polar exploration will be shown by Lyman H. Howe at | I'rnvel the Orpheuni Friday and Satur lYlth day, January 1U and 20, with [ HOMO daily matinees. It is a filmiza tion of Sir Douglas Mawson's I expedition into the Antarctic. The pic tures are photographic gems through nut. They are replete with thrilling episodes and breathless adventures in * region where hurricanes are almost constant and where blizzards of vio lence, unknown in any other part of the earth, rage almost incessantly. They virtually transport spectators to an en tirely now continent which abounds with great, new vistas, strange sights, ind in every respect an environment so Impressive that it can never be forgot ten. Numerous other features will be pre lented as well as a series of those •lever animated cartoons that con- Fribute so mtich to the merriment of the i program throughout. "A Daughter of the Gods," to be I lliown at the Orpheum. week of Janu ary 22, features An- I Most Marvelous nette Kellerman in a| sea Picture picture filled with | many wonders. For j photography, natural scenery, stage letting and feats of skill and daring, this picture, said to have cost $1,000,- KOO plus, and which is recognized as the William Fox masterpiece, is rightly sailed the "picture beautiful." Tf you are desirous of seeing a vaude ville show that contains real merit, don't fail to call around [lood Hill at the Majestic Theater m Majestic the last half of thiß week. Every act is de serving of much praise. The Is a musical comedy entitled, "The Man Hunters," that contains a lot of good, | wholesome fun, while Fritzi Gwynne, b young girl of pleasing personality. | has a good voice which she uses to good ! advantage. Surrounding this attraction I ire: Sinclair and Caspar, two young I ftirls who sing a number of good com- I fdy songs, and introduce some comedy of a high order into their act; Lewis ind Feiber, talented young couple, in a bright sinning and talking skit, . i --titled "Ye Motor Inn;" Stone and Mc- Kvoy, clever entertainers of comedy ind song, and the Mabelle Fondo Trio, In a very good club-swinging act. This combination of stars has been the most popular one of photoplay pa trons for some time 'Broken Chains," past. They have not lletorlu To-day appeared together •nd To-morrow over three months. 'Ellis story lias iplendid parts which are Just suited t to the Individual talents of the stars. It deals with a hoy who is noted for his | bravery and integrity, but who is sen tenced to a life term of imprisonment because of condemning circumstantial evidence. The laws of the State pro ride that convicts may be leased out to work, and h < is engaged by the girl lie loves alter a thrilling rescue from greedy boss. His final vindication ia Indirectly brought about through an other man's love for her, and the de sired happiness is obtained by all. The ever-popular Douglas Fairbanks lives up to his name in every respect in his newest plav. "The Douglas Matrimaniac," which was i' itiroankH shown to capacity houses t the at the Colonial Theater L'olonlnl yesterday and which will I remain for to-day and to morrow. When the performance of "Manhattan Madness" came to an end, everyone was of the opinion that Fair banks had about exhausted his supply t>f thrills and laughs, but after seeing lome of his many thrills In "The Matri maniac," you are bound to change your opinion; and for comedy, the picture has never been equaled. During the ictlon of the story he steals a parson, walks telegraph wires, climbs the side >r a building, and many other sensa tional stunts. Constance Talmadge FRIDAY EVENING. plays the opposite role to Fairbanks, and adds much value to the story with pretty face and clever acting. Monday and Tuesday, E. H. Sothern will top the bill in a clever love and mystery story, called "The Man of Mystery." Both of these extraordinary attractions will be j presented for the usual prices of five i and ten cents. J A program which will delight the mo tion picture patrons of the Regent Theater is scheduled for 1 Double Hill to-day and to-morrow, at Itegent when Charlie Chaplin re turns in "The' Floor ; walker." The department store in the picture is remarkably well set, its prin- I cipal feature being an escalator, or ! moving stairway, which is in constant 1 action. Some of Charlie's funniest mo j ments are when he races down the stairway, pursued by the irate manager, both running at top speed without get ting anywhere. Tlio dramatic portion of the bill will ibe provided bv Thomas Meighan and i Anita King in "The Heir to the I Hoorah." It is a stirring tale of west j em life, and throbs with the realistic I sort of "human interest." The Hoorah I is a very rich gold mine, owned by three men. who decide that they must have an heir. The youngest partner is chosen to marry. His adventures in j matrimony take him through many dif j i'erent angles of this exciting game. They married first and lived happily ever afterwards —afterwards is the story. But there was an heir. Theodire B. Klein Again Heads Historical Society Members of the Historical Society of Dauphin county at their unnual meet ing last night re-elected Theodore H. Klein, president of the organization for another year. Following his re election he was presented with a large bouquet of pink and white carnations. Other officers elected are as follows: Vice-presidents, Abraham Forten baugh, William Person and George Foerster; correpsondeing secretary, Dr. Harvey B. Bachore; recording sec- I retary, Mrs. Lilla A. Peay; treasurer, Dr. W. Kmrick. Resolutions were passed extending j the hospitality of tho society's home ! at 9 South Front street to the soldiers on their way home, and to the public. \ Among the donations received were j one o ftlie new half dollars presented by Spencer C. Gilbert, and a hand | wrought hinge taken from the Presby | terian Church at Derry. it was placed |in the church in 1720. The donor was j Harry S. Moyer. Included in the program last night was a paper by Dr. Harvey B. Bashore on "In the Days of John Harris." John W. Morrow was elected a mem ber of tlie society. $2,000 FROM DOG TAX Sunbury, Pa., Jan. 12. —More than 52.000 has been received by John H. Glass, Northumberland county treas urer, for tax on dogs for this year. H N I i 1 I Means Much for Thin, Anaa znlc Poop!©. AMUSEMENTS Hear! Hear! Hear! TIIIS WONDERFUL LECTURE Why Do the Kations War HON. J. F. RUTHERFORD World Famed Lawyer, Layman, Lecturer at Victoria Theater 3 P. M., Pnnday, Jan. 14. Wonderful, startling (nets, un known to the most of the world will he revealed by thin Inter rutlng attorney about the present war In Europe, Organ Recital By PHOI<\ WM. P. MeBRIDR, 2.80 to 3 o'clock Admission Free. No Collection I nxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxmxxxxxxxxxxxxxmxxxxuxxxxxttttxtttxxxxxtxxxtxxxxtxxxtxuxxxxxxxxxxxtxxxxxxxxxtxtxxnttxxxxtttxttxxxxmm || See Additional Store yUSee Additional Store H | New, on Page 3 New> Pae 3 | ♦♦ MKM 101)1—UNITED HAHHISnURG, FRIDAY. JANUARY 12, lit XT. ™ FOUNDED 1871 S H The greatest sale of Men's Clothing probably held in Harrisburg has come to an end Our Entire Stock of Men's Suits, Overcoats, Mackinaw Coats, Trousers, Fancy Vests, H g * Bathrobes, House Coats, Hats and Caps g I HAS BEEN CLOSED OUT § H Hundreds of men have rushed here to get their share of the bargains. B 1 NOW FOR THE BIG SALE OF 1 I BOYS' SUITS AND OVERCOATS 1 8 xx An event that will electrify the city Every parent of a boy or boys will be interested for it's S H our firm intention to "CLEAR THE DECKS." | p Every Boy's Overcoat in the Store S II to Go at Half Price JJ Original price tags are left on the coats 53.95 Mackinaws now $1.98 ♦♦ ♦J take your choice and pay but half. _ , $4.50 Mackinaws now $2.25 H H Overcoats now $1.75 WM UkS $4.95 Mackinaws now $2.48 it H H'rn 2 vercoats now £•£ 1 55.95 Mackinaws now $2.98 li 8 54.50 Overcoats now $2.25 / $6 .50 Mackinaws now $3.25 H it 55.00 Overcoats now $2.50 iJgg Take Your Pick From Our Entire Stock of B tz $5.50 Overcoats now $2.75 Boys' Suits in Every Size at One-Third Off g H $5.95 Overcoats now $2.98 ™ Parents of boys, big brother or big sister tt it $6,50 Overcoats now $3.25 T ak ? V p . L yo T minds to do your shopping in H ♦♦ ca j. co *7c boys clothes here at once. ♦♦ ♦♦ oT fo n °W • # $3.75 Sale Commences Every garment to be sold and these extra- XX ♦♦ Sizes 2 Z to 18years in fancy mixtures, plain to-morrow morning ordinary reductions will bring about the de- XX %% colors and cHincHillas* L sired result* ♦♦ — _______________ II ♦♦ Little boys' Wash Suits, of galatea, chambray, per- Boys' Hats and Caps checks and plaids chinchilla || cale and kindergarten cloth in plain colors stripes and and velvet; were 50c and 75c, now 25c. S ♦♦ checks; trimmed in braid and plain materials of contrast- D , . D 1 . . ♦♦ ing colors; large or small collars; belted. to 8 year boys Id c blouses in chambray, gingham and white sizes, all at HALF PRICE striped madras, now 15c. Xt ♦♦ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxtxxxxxxtxxxxxxxxxxxtxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxs "HARM!,ESS" PISTOL KILLS Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 12. August Francike, 38 years old, of Du Pont, in attempting to prove that a 32-caliber revolver was harmless paid for his theory with his life. Francike sat in a hotel at Du Pont near midnight last night. He took a revolver from his pocket and argued such a weapon was harmless. Placing the barrel to his chin, he snapped the trigger and there was no discharge of the cart ridge. In a second attempt the cart ridge was discharged and he rolled from his chair dead. Tho bullet crashed through his jaw and entered his brain. $1,200 CHECK CHRISTMAS TOKEN Waynesboro, Pa., Jan. 12.—John H. Zink, a native of Marietta and a grad uate of the Scotland Orphan School, who is general manager of the United States Asphalt and Refining Company at Baltimore, with a salary of $5,000 per annum, was handed a check for $1,200 as a little Christinas token by his company a couple of weeks ago by way of appreciation of his invaluable services as manager. Mr. Zink has a number of friends in Waynesboro and ! spends a number of tho week-ends I with Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Todd I during the year. .. . .. | Your eyea are worthy of the best attention you can give tlicm P. S. You can get Belsinger Glasses as low as $2. AMUSEMENTS To-day and To-morrow Carlyle Illaekwell und Kthcl Clayton In the ro- I mantle, drama "Hroken Chains." Admission lOe, Children se. Monday, Thedn Kara in ••Tin: \ i \ i v To-day nnd To-morrow The world'* most popular aereen atnr, In n new play of thrills and laughs, j The Matrimanic j The story of a Ilappy-KO-lueky youth nnd Ills sensational elope ment. Coming—Monday and Tuesday E. H. Sothern In an absorbing and Interesting (l-part drama. 'A Man of Mystery' PIMCBSt Adults JOe, Children 5c * HARRISBURG WW TELEGRAPH LOOKING FOR FACTORY SITE Halifax, Pa., Jan. 12.—The manu facturer of one of the leading brands of cigars sold in this vicinity was in Halifax on Wednesday with the view : to erecting a cigar factory. This Is an entirely different concern from the tobacco stripping factory which is lo cated here. Twenty girls will be neces sary to start and it is said a number of men would be employed. HAS FIRST SHOES Halifax, Pa., Jan. 12. —J. H. Cum bier has in his possession the first pair of shoes turned out by the Halifax Shoe Company. He also has a letter dated October 31, 1890, from F. J. Best, superintendent of the plant at the time, stating that this was the first pair ol' shoes made in that factory. Mr. Cumbler Is keeping the shoes as relics. AMUSEMENTS _ Regent Theater To-day and To-morron Double Attraction THOMAS JIKIUHAN A ANITA KI.VM In h Ntlrrlnit talc of Western life, j "The Heir to the Hoorah" ami CHARLIE CHAI'LIN In n return enKanrement of "THE FLOOHWAI.KEII" Monday und Tuesdsny. FANMK j WAI<I> In "THE YEAHS OK THE I LOCUST." j Admission i Adults 10c. Children 30. 1 ** a I * I 11../) i I IORPHEUM A $2.00 Show That You Can See Saturday Matinee For Fifty Cents A Thrilling, Gripping Story of One of the Many Viola tions of THE MANN ACT THE INNOCENT SINNER By OLIVER BAILEV and JOKKPH NOEL It's on Its Way to Broadway With an All-Star Cast, j including JULIA DEAN dell, Edwin Holt, Kate Blanke, Ellis Baker, John F. Webber, Mona Bruns, George Riddell, Frank George, Sydney Blair, Joseph R. Garry, George Summers and others. The Men Say, "It's a Man's Show." The Women Say, "It's a Woman's Play." SPECIAL BARGAIN PRICES Night, 25f to SI.OO Matinee, 250 to 500 FIREMEN'S BANQUET Columbia. Pa., Jan. 12.—0n Mon day evening, January 29, the seventh annual banquet of Keystone Truck and Chemical Engine Company will be held in Keystone. President Henry B. Clepper will be toastmaster and there will be 200 covers, the largest number in the history of the company. Among the guests will be thirty ladles who in former years assisted In serving at the company's banquets. AMUSEMENTS FI ■ MM wu-^lfv/cCT THE MAN-HUNTERS Are playing thin theater now. { They are all pretty girls and I they'll catch you If you don't watch out. 4 OTHEIt KEITH KEATIItKS _ _ —> VICTORIA THEATER ' COMIMO "PATRIA" With Mtn. Vernon CnMtlc in the Merlnl Mupreine every Weilitcatlay for IS connerutive neckN, bei&iuniiitf Jnniinry 24. JANUARY 12. 1917. I AMI'SEMKSTS AMUSEMENTS IORPHEIIM 3 Days Jan. 15 [ iwiet HUM SASSSPKI" Return of Last Season's Success at Greatly Reduced Prices GRIFFITH'S GIGANTIC | I The Most Stupendous Production Ever Visioned and I Realized by the Human Brain Accompanied by a Symphony Orchestra of 25 Pieces From the Liberty Theater, New York Special Low Prices For This Engagement r u Orchestra 50c and 75c All Mats: \ Box Seats SI.OO f Entire Orchestra SI.OO | None Higher All Nights: Balcony ' first 3 rows ' 75 B a i ance 50c Gallery 25c Box Seats $1.50 Scats tor all performances urc now on sale. Special attention given to all orders by mail or telephone. Use Telegraph Want Ads Use Telegraph Want^Ads
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