FIRST APARTMENT
HOUSE IN 1869
Experiments in Brooklyn and
Washington Made Fifty
Years Ago
The notion of multiple housing
facilities was being advocated in
this country fifty years ago, as a
means of solving the problem of city
living. The apartment house, al
ready established abroad, was just
coming into existence here, as the
Washington Star of August 18. 1569,
thus sets forth:
The heavy and constantly Increas
ing expense of housekeeping in
most American cities, is forcing at
tention to the subject of reform In
that direction, and hence we hear
of co-operative movements and va
rious other plans for cutting down
prices. High rents are being con
stantly complained of, and various
remedies aro discussed, and some
few adopted, the only one which
has so far amounted to anything be
ing the erection of suburban cot
tages; but for active businessmen
in cities the disadvantages of a res
idence in the country, even near a
city, and on a line of railroad, are
manifold. Overburdened New York
is casting about, therefore, for other
measures of relief, and there, where
the evils are greatest, we may ex
pect to see the most effectual rem
edies applied.
It is now proposed to build a new
house in Eighteenth street near
Irving place. In that city, to be con "
structed on the European plan, with
suites of apartments entirely inde
pendent of each other. As the rents
are to vary from S9OO to $1,200 a
year, the dwellings will be hand
some and expensively decorated.
An equally interesting experiment
for persons of smaller means has
already been made In Brooklyn. The
building has a front of 130 feet on
Duffleld street, with two wings,
running sixty-five feet back of it at
right angles. A court is inclosed be
tween the wings sixty-five feet
square, which is entered from the
front by an iron barred gate lead
ing through a covered archway.
The houses have handsome street
doors. The first two floors of each
seven rooms, with closets, kitchens
and a bathroom complete, and rent
for S6OO a year.
The two upper floors of the
houses rent for $23 a month each,
and contain, respectively, four
rooms. The ground floors of the
wings are divided into apartment
suites, each of four rooms, and open
upon the court, which is floored
with asphaltum and ornamented in
the center with a bed of flowers.
These apartments are rented for
$25 a month, and those of the three
upper 6tories, opening upon bal
conies, rent severally for $23, s2l
and $lB a month. All these tene
ments are neat, well finished and
inhabited by respectable persons.
Each family has a separate store
room in the basement for coal or
provisions, and a defined space upon
the roof for drying clothes.
A janitor regulates the whole es
tablishment. lie directs visitors to
the apartments sought, keeps fhx
court and staircases in order and
restrains the children from becom
ing noisy and from injuring the fur
naces. The buildings are of brick.
The number of apartment suites is
forty-two. The cost of the whole
was $140,000. It is said that other
establishments of the kind might
be erected for far less money. The
rent of the different apartment
suites now brings $11,700 a year, or
about 8 1-2 per cent on $140,000.
—Pittsburgh Dispatch.
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FRIDAY EVENING,
Not in Limelight, bat
Was Important Factor
in Ending Coal Strike
j— —— f "* —.-■ vvißflßflj
JOHN J. KEEJGAN
LittTe mention of John J. Keegan,
member of the United States Em
ployes' Compensation Commission,
was made during the coal strike ne
gotiations, but he played a very im
portant part. He acted as go-between
in bringing about the conference be
iween Attorney-General A. Mitchell
Palmer and John L. Lewis, head of
the striking mine workers, which re
sulted in the ending of the country s
greatest coal strike. This photograph
was taken as he was leaving the
White House after a conference with
officials.
MADE A NOISE I.TKE A MAN
A South Side man. starting to work
the other morning, happened to think
of something he had forgotten, and
returned to the house to get it.
While walking about the kitchen
the man heard a great racket up
stairs. Considerably alarmed he cail
°d"What in the world is the matter,
Marv: has anything happened.
There was a moment s silence, then
the wife replied:
"Oh. is that your
"Yes; who did you think it was?
"I heard some one walking about
down there and 1 though it was a
burglar."
"But the noise •
"I was making a lot of poise so he
would think there was a man in the
house."—Youngstown Telegram.
COULDN'T FOOL IflM
Cornelius on his first visit to the
seaside went down to thebeacn
at low title and saw a fish ng smack
lying hign an 1 dry on ihs mudflats.
"Hey. inislor,' he said to a fisher
man, "now -do you ge; thit big boai
down to the water ?"
"We don't take the boat down to
the water, mate," said the fisherman.
"The water comes up to the boat."
Coi nelius gave a harsh laugh.
"Say, mSotcr," he jail I may'to
from the country, but I ain't goin'
to swaller that." Pittsburgh
Chronicle-Telegraph.
PRECOCIOUS
"Mamma." said little five-year-old
Stanley, "do only good little boys go
to heaven?"
"Yes, dear." replied the mother.
"Well," continued the youthful ob
server, "if that's the case boys must
be rather scarce up there." —Chicago
News.
T ,,
Newsy Jottings of Theater and Screen
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ORPHEUM
To-night only—Harry Cohen presents
his Yiddish musical comedy success.
"The Storm of Life." with Mae
Salaberger and Elias Schaier and
an all star supporting cast.
To-morrow, matinee and evening—
Manhattan Grand Opera Conipanv,
at matinee presenting VerdOs
"Rigoletto" In Italian and at night
offering "Carmen" in French.
MAJESTIC
High grade vaudeville—Eddy Badger,
musical funster: Inncss and Ryan,
a smart, offering smartly dressed:
"An Heir for a Night." a' miniature
musical comedy; O'Connor and
1 Dixon, funnier than ever, and the
Canton Trio, oriental .magicians
and gymnasts: also third episode of
"The Clack Secret," with Pearl
White. '
VICTORIA
To-day snd to-morrow—Last oppor
tunities to see Mary Pickford.
America's sweetheart, in "Heart o'
the Hills"; also a laugh rollicking
comedy.
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday of
next week—Florence Reed in "Her
Game."
COLONIAL
To-day and to-morrow—Last show
ings of "Fair and Warmer," the
musical comedy adapted to film,
featuring May Allison.
All next week—"The Girl from Out
side." Rex Beach's greatest novel of
the girl six men loved.
REGENT
To-day—Mary Pickford in "Esmer
alda."
To-morrow—William S. Hart In
i "Rranding Broadway."
SMondnv —Vivian Martin In "Louisi
ana."
Tiiesrfny—Lila Lee In "Rustling a
I Bride."
1 Wednesday—The Paramount-Artcraft
Snecial "The Woman Thou Gaveat
Me."
GOOD lIIM. AT MAJESTIC
Tnness anil Ryan, the comedian
team playing at the Majestic Theater
this week, scored a distinct hit in
their latest offering yesterday after
noon and evening. This couple do a
routine of songs and talking that is
hilarious and 1? bound to produce a
riot of laughs.
Four other Keith acts and another
enisode of the famous serial. "The
Black Secret." featuring Pearl White,
is being shown.
Next week snecial Christmas week
attractions will be offered including
Rex's comedy circus, which has been
booked especially for the kiddies.
Don't forget the regular kiddies
matinee this Saturday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock.
MARY PICKFORD AT VICTORIA
Marv Pickford will appear for the
last times to-day and to-morrow at
the Victoria Theater in her third pro
duction from her own studio entitled
"Heart o' the Hills." adapted from
the novel of the same name by John
Fox, Jr. Miss Pickford as Mavis ap
pears more delightful than ever and
lias been winning her way once more
through movie patrons in this city by
her splendid acting. Coupled with
this attraction a laugh rollicking
comedy is being offered.
"FAIR AND WARMER"
"Fair and Warmer." the celebrated
stage plav which won the hearty en
dorsement of the theater-going pub
lic with its several year run on the
legitimate stage as one of the best
••••••••
: REGENT :
I All Star Week All Stnr AVeek *
Today Only
MARY PICKFORD In .
, "ESMERALDA" ,
Tomorrow Only
* WM. S. HART i
, In n Return Engagement of •
* "Branding Broadway" *
* One of the beat pictures of .
* Harriaburg'a favorite. .
* ADMISSION - - - 10c and -Oe *
VICTORIA
TODAY AND TOMORROW
Last Performances of
MARY PICKFORD
In her latest success
"HEART 0' THE HILLS"
Adapted from the novel by
John Fox, Jr.
Absolutely the greatest screen
contribution ever mode by Amer
ica's sweetheart. It's a story of
true blue love that starts and
ends among the Kentucky hills.
MON„ TUES., WED.
FLORENCE REED
in her latest triumph
HER GAME
She was a bride of one night
then came a rap on tiic door and
her husband left her.
"" ""five crooks and
\ CHINK COOK
These were the only friends June found when she
Srrived in the ice-bound northland—She had expected
lany friends and lots of good times, —but that was be
ore Jier father died a few short weeks before and she
Fhen-BUT BETTER STILL-See
REX BEACH'S
'THE GIRL FROM OUTSIDE"
Adapted from his celebrated novel "The Wag Lady," to
be shown all next week at the
COLONIAL THEATER —Starting Monday
HA RRISBURG tHHSI TELEGRAPH
.laugh producing comedies evar
shown, has been adapted to film and
shows at the Colonial Theater
and to-morrow for the Inst times. Tt
opened its three-day engagement in
this city yesterday to an enormous.
May Allison, who is starring in this
production, is more alluring than
ever in her newest role, that of a
star in the frivolous play, "Fair and
Warmer."
THURSTON HERE
CHRISTMAS WEEK
Thurston. the famous magician,
who recently closed a successful sea- |
son of eight weeks at Charles B. Dil
lingham's Globe Theater, will spread
Joy and sunshine broadcast through
out the entire community during his
engagement at the Orpheum Christ
mas. Friday and Saturday.
As an entertainer. Thurston has
become a national institution. It has
always been his custom to present!
new mysteries each year, which is!
perhaps his most potent claim to
popularity, and it is said that his!
performance for this year will be I
along lines new to the amusement |
world, and will be an exhibition,
which is mystifying in the extreme.
The most elaborate of his new pre-1
sentations is called "The Mystery of |
the Water Fountains." a picturesque
Chinese spectacle, rich in Oriental
costuming, stage settings and light-1
ing effects. "Ghosts, or Do the Spirits j
Return?" is another in which a hair|
raising seance is included. One has|
to keep his eyes and his attention i
fixed in order to follow the various j
mysteries for they are so sudden and j
so astonishing. The Thurston ideal
makes for good In the sense that it I
contributes materially and sensibly!
to the .ioy of living: and it is doubly i
prized in that this holds good for the
grown-ups as well as the little folk.
"THE STORM OE LIFE"
| Harry Cohen presents his laugh
rollicking musical comedy at the Or
pheum Theater to-pight entitled "The
I Storm of Life." which was written by
|Br. Hoffman, one of the greatest.
I writers of Yiddish successes in!
j America. Mae Salzherger. the emi-'
nent actress, is playing the leading
role, supported by Elias Schaicr and'
an nit star supporting cast.
The advance seat sale for this]
i comedy has been heavy so far and j
j indications noint to a capacity house.,
i Seats are still on sale at the Orpheuin!
j Theater box office.
j MANHATTAN OPERA COMPANY j
The Manhattan Opera Company,
[which has the reputation of being the]
greatest grand opera company on j
tour this season, will be the attrnc-j
• tion at the Orpheum Theater to-1
[morrow, matinee and night. This,
i company is composed of 125 talented,
[artists including a thirty-two piece
augmented orchestra- The manage-1
; ment has announced that at the mnti-
I nee they will sing Verdi's greatest ■
i symphony, "RigoTetto," in Italian!
!and at night "Carmen" in French. |
j Seats for this concert are being of- i
fered on sale now.
"THE GIRL FROM OUTSIDE" I
Every detail of life, as it is lived, I
or was lived, in Nome. Alaska, hack 1
in 1900 during the gold rush lias been i
noted by Rex Beach, and is depicted ■
iin his latest work. "The Girl from
Outside." a Goldwyn picture, to bo j
MAJESTIC
HAVE YOU LAUGHED AT
AN HEIR FOR A NIGHT
1 OTHER KEITH ACTS 4
Also Third Episode
THE BLACK SECRET
Special Kiddies' Matinee To
morrow—Starts at 1.30 o'clock.
Sensational Child Pianist of France
MAGDELEINE BRARD
Special Representative of French Government, who created
furore here as soloist with New York Symphony Orchestra,
Assisted by
FREDERICK GUNSTER
AMERICAN TENOR
TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, Dec. 26, at 8.15 O'clock
Tickets now on sale, C. M. Sigler, Inc., 30 North Second Street,
Harrisburg, Pa. Direction —Salome Sanders.
GREAT CHRISTMAS MUSICAL ATTRACTION
COLONIAL THEATER
TODAY AND TOMORROW LAST SHOWINGS
FAIR AND WARMER
The screen adaptation of the celebrated stnge success which set
playgoers rocking with laughter for several consecutive seasons, fea
turing an all-star cast, Including
MAY ALLISON
shown at the Colonial Theater all
next week.
Take the North Star Hotel, which
was opened by a mere girl, June,
played by Clara Barton. This place
Is exsctlv like the hostelries that
used to be frequented by the rough
miners of those days. Much of the
action transpires in this building:.
\t hen It was opened nn enticing sign
welcomed the boys. It read. "Atten
tion Ruff Necks—The North Star Ho
tel—Open for Customers To-night—
Everything New, Everything Clean
(accent on the clean). Best Home In
fluences."
Characters as only found in a Rex
Beach book are seen here in numbers,
and their troubles, and their big suc
cesses are all shown with true visual
ization.
WILLIAM . HART COMES
TO TIIE REGENT TOMORROW
William S. Hart will appear at the
Regent Theater to-morrow in one of
his celebrated successes when
"Rranding Broadway" Is presented.
This is a return engagement and it
is a picture well worth bringing back
to this city. Many missed seeing its
original presentation and Peter Ma
gam, owner of the theater, will show
it to-morrow to satisfy many of his
patron's demands.
Mary Pickford is playing at the Re
gent to-day in a return' engagement
of "Esmeralda." a noted photoplay. ,
OH!
"What are all these blond hairs do
ing on this vest you wore last win
ter?" asked Mrs. Clay, as she held up
the article she was going to hang out
to air.
"What are they doing there?" re
plied Mr. Gay. "Why. you were a
blonde last winter, weren't you?"—
Cincinnati Enquirer.
WRONG ANSWER
Nell—l heard you were out on the
golf links yesterday. What did you
go the round In?
Stell—My new Scotch plaid. Real
. ly, dear, it fits perfectly.—Guardian.
ORPHEUM
TONIGHT ONLY
HARRY COHEN
Presents
MAE SALZBERGER
unci
ELIAS SCHAIER in
the Yiddish musical comedy
THE STORM OF LIFE
Prices 50c, 75c niul §I.OO
SAT., MATINEE AND NIGHT
MANHATTAN
GRAND OPERA CO.
125-Talented Artists-125
including a thirty-two piece aug
mented orchestra at matinee
RIGOLETTO
(In Italian)
and at night
CARMEN
(111 French)
Prices *I.OO to $3.00
DISILLUSIONED
There was once a politician, former-
My a farmer, whose reputation was 1
I such thuta colleague, meeting an old
man from his district, asked conO- i
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DANDYLINE SHOE STORES
Big Christmas Store's Slipper Sale
Remember, every pair of Women's and Children's
Shoes are made here in Harrisburg by Devine Yungel
Shoe Manufacturing Co., who operate their own retail
stores as well as make over 1500 pairs daily for retail SHPv
stores all over the country. It's your advantage. Their
reputation of making the best wearing and workman
ship in Pennsylvania. It's possible, therefore, to buy at
. otfr stores all styles and makes of 25 to 50% cheaper
than possible in any store selling similar grade footwear.
§&/ DANDY line shoes are only sold at our
IrF m OWN STORES IN HARRISBURG OR VICINITY.
Ill* Jig fl Women's Dress Shoes $5.93
frrafo 1/ Beautiful new styles in black, mahogany, tan and gun metal
II I ;icc boots, with full Louis military or medium heels. Goodyear
MM-|TN{af welts. Every pair absolutely solid oak soles though very flexible
fj\ >' and comfortable. All widths and sizes. Actual $9 footwear value.
§M Bw Goodyear welt and other makes.
Growing Girls' Shoes
Nature or English lasts. Today we sell broad toe
if as quickly as we do the very popular pointed toe pat
terns. It is well to sec our styles. Tan and dull
leathers, $3.95 to $9.00,
$4.50 t $6.95
Goodyear Welt and Other Makes
Men's Dress Shoes $6.95
Classy and conservative styles of tan calf and gun metal or vici. Lasts
that are sure to please. Large stock and variety of styles at same price. Every
pair brings us regular customers. Come see them and be your own judge of
their value.
Boys' Hi-Cut Buckle Shoes $3.95
The boys' strong hi-top shoes with two buckles are the best we ever had.
Made up only in dark tan leather with double soles. Smaller sizes, to 13Vfe,
at $3.45. -
Women's Felt Slippers, Gray, Purple, Wine and Blue, $1.50.
Felt Slippers, Brown, Wine, Old Rose and Black and Gray, $1.95.
Children's Extra Heavy Fur Trims, Red. Sizes 6-2, at $1.50.
Children's Boots, Red Top, Wool Lined, at $1.50.
Full Line of Rubbers at Prices Lower Than
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TTECEMBKR 19. 1919.
dentially:
"What do you think of him down
your way? Is he nn honest man?"
! The countryman stroked his whls
' kers nnd smiled.
"Would you call him a llarT" asked
the other.
Another stroking of tho whlske,
then he replied:
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