Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 40, Number 245, 25 September 1915 — Page 3

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGIIAU. SATURDAY, SEPT. 25, 1915

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MOVIE

FLASK

TONIGHT. ' . "Th . Suburban" King Baggot Is

tne feature. . xears mar come ana " rears may go, but ' "The Suburban" till exerts , an 1 appeal v all Its own. This sterling old race track' drama has been a pack-'em-in-8. R. O. attraction ever since it was first produced more than a decade ago on the speaking stage. The photoplay version, produced by George A. Lesser from the original drama and story by C. T. Dazey, excels the original stage production for the reason that the racing scenes are real and were taken at a great track during the racing season. A

.'hundred thousand people are seen in .some of the pictures making oral bets ton the races and excitedly watching their favorites while Universal actors In the foreground enact the story of the play. '"' SUNDAY. .'."The Tenor" All those who witnessed the first run of "The Tenor" in the projection theatre at Universal City declare that Director Leon Kent's production reflects great credit upon himself and Hobart Henley, who plays the title role. . ; Henley has a dual part the first he has ever essayed that of. two brothers, and he plays it in a masterly way. As a singer imbued ' with an ambition to shine as an operatic star

and whose ambition is gratified to the full, and as the physician blessed with plenty, of this world's .. goods and a beautiful and devoted wife, but who becomes a slave to the drug habit, Henley's presentation, of the role is most strikingly effective. The part of Antonio, the singer, is played with a dash that makes it most attractive ; and as Paolo, the physician, Henley's acting, intensely dramatic at times, is " convincing to the fullest degree. ' The star is well supported by Miss Gretchen Lederer, who is cast as the " wife of Paolo, and by Miss Carmen ; Phillips, Antonio's foster-sister. WEDNESDAY.

c.ia nun in lue jewel cvmn iv the Lyric Wednesday. Golden-haired Ella Hall, "the darling of the films, the dearest little girl that God ever made," as some of her admirers have named her the sweetest little flower that ever bloomed unsullied in this hard, matter-of-fact world ' nlava tho rnlo rf a Itttlo hlna.avcH (hlM

. in "Jewel," the eighth Universal

Broadway feature to be released on the regular Universal program. "Jewel" is Ella Hall and Ella Hall is "Jewel." Never was a dainty little actress better cast than is Ella Hall in the film version of Clara Louise Burnham' s delightful novel. . The author could not have had her book enacted by a more charming little actress; indeed, one would be tempted to suspect that Mrs. Burnham had written her novel "around" Miss Hall if the evidence were not all to the contrary.

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, f I.Y8 PARTXUTUAL. MASTERPICTU RE: PRODUCED .BYLMAJ55T1C . The. grim, tense silence with which every exhibition .of the five-part Mutual" Masterpicture "Ghosts" is met attests the power ' of this motion drama, which, is declared to mark an epoch in motion photography. Leaving the spectacular aside, nothing approaching it in psychological, dramatic effect has ever been approached in motion pictures. It is destined to cause a far greater stir than was ever effected by . "Damaged Goods,", according to those who have seen the picture. - "I urge my congregation and all I come in. contact with to see it," said a prominent clergy-' man the other day. "'Damaged Goods' is sicklied over by the pale cast of thought i ncomparison with it. It is the greatest moral preachment in any artistic form I have ever seen." . ; , "Ghosts" will be shown at the Palace Wednesday.

Arcade

SUNDAY. Anita Stewart ; and Earle Williams appear in Chapter 9 of "The Goddess" and Sidney . Drew, the famous Vitagraph fun maker, and his original, real, for sure .wife, appear in the big onereel comedy, "The Professional Diner." But these two subjects do not complete the program and if the press agent would allow us we could fill many columns telling you about the wonderful 2-reel feature drama, "The Pall in the Mirror in which Fritzi Brunette and Lahraar Johnston take the leading parts. ' Special music by Mr. Roy C. Parks complete our program for tomorrow:;";, - ; . 1 iA

. TONIGHT. " Richard Travers in "Tish's Spy." : Jane Newcomb, calling Jim ' McDonald a "moneyed loafer," refuses to marry him, and, to teach him a lesson, becomes a "lady chauffeur" for "Tish"

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SCENE FROMM THE SIJCRElARXjOF FRIVOLOUS AFFAIRS?' ACT MUTUA1. MA8TERPICTURE MADE BT AMERICAN

Carberry.- "Tish" and her companions, Aggie and Lizzie, and Jane go to Canada for an outing, trailed by Jim

and a red-haired detective hired by Jane's father. Aggie, a hay fever victim, sneezes constantly and ludicrous and exciting times , are experienced by the women in camp. . A big snake starts a wild dash toward the river. Jane and Lizzie fall over a cliff into the stream, and after many thrills, in which a canoe proposal has a ludicrously disastrous end and in which a motorboat explosion sends a constable flying. into a tree, Jim rescues Jane and the detective departs after she decides to marry Jim to take care of him. TUESDAY. "What Happened on the Barbuda." Doctor Dislow is sent for to come to South America to attend a patient. No passenger steamer is leaving for three days. The freighter "Barbuda" will sail on the following day, and Ruth, his granddaughter, persuades him to take her along. - "Beau" Harvey, the leader of a gang cf gunmen, learns that the vessel -is to carry a large shipment of silver. He makes arrangements for ten of the crew to desert, then takes ten of his men and applies, for work aboard. Left in the lurch, the captain takes them on. The Captain, Professor Dislow and Avery are then seized, bound, and the wireless operator murdered. A storm arises, and the propeller shaft is broken. She runs aground on a reef just off a small island. The mutineers

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In addition to the Arcade's regular quality photo-play program, have you heard Roy Parks, ; the popular premier pianist, play the very latest instrumental and song hits on the magnificent new Starr Grand?

TODAY Richard Travers, Essanay's Handsome Leading Man "TISH'S SPY" A Rollicking 2 Reel Comedy supported by his clever co-star, Lillian Drew and an all star cast. An additional howling, screaming, LUBIN CARTOON COMEDY IN ONE ACT

TOMORROW The 9th Chapter of the Serial Supreme THE GODDESS"

Anita Stewart and Earle Williams .. . ,

THE FACE IN THE MIRROR"

A Selig 2-act Dramatic Thriller, also the screen favorites of millions. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew -in a one part comedy that is a terror. . -

. ANNOUNCEMENT! EXTRAORDINARY The Arcade management wishes to announce that starting Wednesday, October 6th, v and on every Wednesday thereafter, they will be pleased to show the public some of the greatest photoplay productions on the market; all of the 4, 5 and 6 reel features' of the KleineEdison combination such as "The Spendthrift," "The House Next Door," featuring stars such as Irene Fenwick, -Frank Sheridan, ' Bickel and Watson and many others.

prepare to go ashore. Roth persuades Harvey to let her "speak with her grandfather, and the professor gives her a bottle of morphine tablets, urging her. should the worst cone, to wallow the contents.; Harvey orders her to prepare a meal she empties the morphine Into the coffee-pot.' Roth makes her escape back' to the "Barbuda in the ship's boat, leaving the mutineers.. - rS Meantime, the boat in which Rath has returned has drifted back to the island, and the mutineers row toward the ship. But as they approach, the launch , from the warship cornea up from the other side.

Her Husband's , Widow .

Oswald though' she - was jealous of bis attentions to Mrs. Melas and was trying to make her see how little that lady had really meant to him. Poor Oswald of whom she had never been jealous, and of whom she had no longer the right to be jealous! How odd it seemed he could marry that woman with, the glittering eyes without so much as asking her. Leslie's leave. Thinking to relieve her pangs, he had planted the sting much deeper. "Mrs. Melas has just come," he wrote. "She has promptly annexed Steele, to the annoyance of Cousin Ralph, who has designs on the lady's , money. I don't mind laying heavy odds on Steele. I don't fancy the sprightly widow will combine with my worthy kinsman to defraud Jimmy of his limited expectations in that quarter." Leslie- crushed the letter in her hand. Well, Victor should not marry Jenny Melas. She laughed bitterly. Herein lay the true explanation of his anxiety that she should not proclaim their marriage. He wanted to marry another woman. -She Wonders How She Can Stop It. x Yet how was she to prevent It? By the course she had marked out for herself by returning to her lawful husband, by throwing herself at the feet of a man who did not want her. There was no one in the wide world she could take counsel with. Her secret concerned too many others to be confided to a stranger, however trust: worthy and impartial. Robo Darley. to whose mistaken idea of the law the mischief was largely due, had married long since and settled in America.! So far as Leslie knew she was the one person who could identify her as the wife of Victor Steele. At all events she must come to a decision soon. Oswald was not a man to be trifled with. He could not long be put off with vague excuses and evasions. With a spasm of bitterness she had realized from his last letter that he cared for her more than she had dreamed. Two telegrams were handed her as she entered the hotel. She opened them with a wildly beating heart, sure that one of them announced Oswald's coming. The first was handed in at Paris and read: "V. S. has deceived more than one woman." She re-read the mysterious message, completely mystified and alarmed. It was unsigned. Somebody, then, suspected . her Interest in Victor, ' or thought it necessary to put her on her guard. She tore open the other brown envelope, hoping that it might explain the first. This was handed in at Charing Cross. It ran: "In case of difficulty advise V. S., 200 Jermyn street, London." "In case of difficulty advise V. S." repeated Leslie. She blanched, and for a moment feared she was going to faint. She compared the two telegrams. Both portended danger, but from what source she could not divine. Evidently Victor knew that she was in want of a friend. He might have heard rumors. Had anything leaked out, and if so, through whom? She ran over in her mind all those people who might be supposed to know of their marriage. Rose Darley she had already ruled out of court. Remained only the sergeants whom Victor had brought to visit her on that fateful day. Could one of them have turned up unexpectedly? But surely Victor had assured her that one was dead and the other in Canada? The telegram was handed in at Paris. A moment's reflection determined her that 1 it could , proceed only from Mrs. Melas or from Oswald. But Jenny Melas. Leslie knit her brows. Could those bright, glittering eyes have pierced b,er inmost thought and guessed her secret? If so, the woman might well wish to poison ber mind against Victor Steele. Yet she

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Mies Loin .Moorman la improving nicely from the effects of injuries received in an automobile accident at Long Beach. Cat. recently. A street car crashed Into the auto in which she ' waa riding.' . Levi Moorman, her tether, who baa has heard from her repeatedly by wire, said today there was nothing critical in her condition.

had no cause for Jealousy, thought Leslie bitterly. ' It was obvious to all on board that she cast her siren's sjpell over the young officer, v . - - "V. S." has deceived more than one woman." She repeated the cruel words again and again. What could this mean? ' -"In case of difficulty advise V. S." Perhaps that other message might prove a way out of her dilemma. Victor was the only person on earth ' to whom she could speak freely of these things. One - determination began to take shape and to stand out clearly in her mind from the background of blank Indecision. At all costs she must see Victor Steele. ' - . There- was no help for it. She must go. back again . over', the long, weary journey to London without delay. She glanced at the clock in the hotel lounge. She would just have time to catch, the next train to Glasgow and could get on to London by the night train. She supposed she would get there between 6 and 7 in the morning. With luck she might hope to see Victor and return by 2 o'clock. She hated leaving Jimmy even for and. hour he was all she had left now to cling to.. . She cashed a check at the office with compunction. The money she was spending so lavishly was in reality Oswald's the allowance he made her as his wife. She considered herself entitled to the $600 a year which her uncle had intended to leave her; but this sum. which she would once have regarded as a comfortable Income, now seemed to her a ridiculously inadequate dress allowance. She might presently be called upon to live on it. Leslie Begins to Curtail Expenses. She began her economies by traveling third-class beyond Glasgow and foregoing the luxury of a sleeping-car. She was utterly dispirited by the discomforts of the Journey.

She reached Euston faint and hag

gard..She wondered how any of those who saw her drag herself limply to the

refreshment-room and patiently await

a cup of coffee would believe that she had but to telephone, and. a whole

household of servants would be tumbling out of their beds to prepare for her homecoming at a house in Wilton

place. The situation seemed grotes

que. And if she had not met Victor

at Jerusalem she would have gone on.

perhaps to the end of her days, never doubting that she was Oswald Var-

ney's wife. It was far too early yet to call upon Victor. She walked into the London

streets, down the Tottenham Court

road to Oxford street.

She had been walking mechanically in the direction of Jermyn street. At

Piccadilly circus she paused. It would be a little compromising and unusual to call upon a reputedly single man In his chambers at this informal hour of the morning. On the other hand, there was the risk of their being seen together, it they met outside. Of the two dangers she chose the second. She entered a post office and was about to write an express message, when it occurred to her that a telegram would be safer as not revealing the handwriting of the sender. She telegraphed: "Steele, 200 Jenny street. Meet me ten o'clock entrance British Museum. Urgent L." She could not imagine a spot where she was less likely to meet any of Oswald's friends. Ten struck, and with a glance up

and down the street she entered the

courtyard and mounted the steps of

the vast gloomy building. She sat down

on one of the seats under the peristyle. Every one seemed in high spirits. She turned her face from side to side, weary for .want of sleep, sick with fear and impatience. Eagerly she scanned every male form that appeared between the open gates. Time after time she was deceived by some figure taller than the rest. She closed her eyes, deciding not to open them for another two minutes. When she looked up Mrs. Melas was standing before her. The two women stared at each other Leslie in blank amazement; Jenny Melas, as she was immediately conscious with a glance of malicious enjoyment. "This is a pleasant surprise," said Leslie, extending her hand ; "I thought you were in Paris." Mrs. Melas ignored the hand. "Did

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Main St. Near 9th

TOKTHdSIrllT The Big 4 Reel Feature with KING BAGGOT in 5 Reels-S V N ED A Reels : 3 Reel Gold Seal Feature ' -And 2 Reels, Chapter 14 "THE BROKEN COIN"

Coming Monday. 2 Reels - '

Scandal in the Family

One Reel 'Not a Lamb Shall Stray' . Coming Tuesday : Big 3 Reel Feature . "THE CRY OF THE :first born" ;

Coming Thursday . 2 Reels :

'A Message for Help"

One Reel . 'it Almost Happened" ' Coming Friday -,j 3 Reel Rex Drama "THE FASCINATION OF FLEUR DELIS"

yon. indeed?" she said, with obvious Irony. "No. I thought I would follow my friends to London. Bat it's an right. Mrs. Vantey. year husband is in Parte. At least ho was when I lett." "The woman's tone was full of insult. "Thardly understand you. Mrs. Melas. said Leslie, rising to her feet. She looked across the courtyard. Victor was not in sight. : Leslie thought quickly. She did not wish to miss Victor; on the other hand if he came. It was better that Mrs. Melas should not see him. Besides, she felt instinctively that this woman was about to explain his non-appearance. "Let us go Into the building." she said stiffly. -iMrs. Melas was trembling in every limb. But her expression showed that her agitation was due to anger, not to fear.Mrs. Melas Tells of Sending the Telegram. "There had better be an understanding between us two." she said huskily. rYou are In love with Victor Steele so am 1." . . - "Ah!" said Leslie, calmly. She leaned back against the rail and surveyed the older women In mingled contempt and pity. Yet her heart was beating so violently that it seemed it must betray her. "It ws you mho sent me that telegram. I suppose?" "Yes. I sent it. I did not want him to' make a fool out of you as he has Of -me and others. . 'What did you mean when you said in your telegram that he had deceived more women than oner Leslie asked, in a low voice. "I know he has. He eloped with a girl from Hastings ah. you have heard about that too!" -Leslie had started violently. Mrs. Melas came close up to her and stared into her face. She gripped her hand furiously. "Who was that girl at Hastings?" she demanded. "Answer me, for I see you know. He met her af

ter he had known mm in Cairo. Wh was she? Where Is she? 1 1 ' Leslie wrenched her band awayT "The story of the Hastings girl T U true," she said. "I I happen' to know the whole story. For that reason I ad' vise yon to give up all thought of Cap tain Steele.-He can never be yours.-1 am bound to say this in justice to a slater woman. He married the girl, and

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Wednesday Matinee and Night.

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OPEN AIR THEATRE.

MAIN, NEAR 11TH ST.

TONIGHT 4 BIG REELS

Reel Vitagraph Drama

My I,oft Orao

One Reel Comedy

Cutey Fortune Hunting'

TOMORROW SUNDAY NIGHT

One Reel Edison

"A SPRIG OF SHAMROCK"

2 Reel Essanay "The Cave on Thunder Cloud"

One Reel V1L THE BUSSING CLUE-

COMING MONDAY One Reel Vitagraph "THE REPENTANCE OF OR. BLINN" (One Reel Biograph) "THE- FIXER" (One Reel Essanay) -STREET FAKERS" (One Reel Biograph) 'FREDERICK HOLMES' WARD'

COMING TUESDAY (3 Part Kalem) "THE LEGACY OF FOLLY" (One Reel) "A DISCIPLE OF PLATO"

AGE' THEATRE

Presenting the Best In Photo-drama i TOMORROW American Film Co. Presents THE MUTUAL MASTER PICTURE The Secretary of Frivolous Affairs, Featuring MAY ALLISON and HAROLD LOCKWOOD A Strong 4 Reel Society Detective Drama. SPECIAL MUSIC BY THE ROMANO ITALIAN ORCHESTRA You Can't Beat These Pictures for Quality. They Are the Best ADMISSION, 5c TUESDAY Another of Our Popular "Mutual Master Pictures' Featuring BESSIE BARRISCALE In "TDne Eewairdr The story of a young girl's determination to travel the straight and narrow path. A strong love story with a wonderful climax. WEDNESDAY "Tho Sins of tho Fathor" Is the Central Idea In that World-famous Masterpiece of

Romantic Fiction

BY HENRIK IBSEN Featuring Henry B. Walthal and Thos. Jefferson. "Ghosts" is a stirring denunciation of Immorality, and a strong plea for purity of thought and deed. "Much Stronger than Damaged Goods. It's a picture that you will talk about long after you have seen it. - Children under 16 will not be admitted. Positively not one scene that will offend. " THURSDAY A Battery of Mystery Thrills Harold McGrath's Most Popular Novel "THE LURE OF THE MASK" FOUR PARTS "A Mutual Master Picture" as strong in feeling and action as real life. A photo-drama of romat ;- rsid adventure that grips and thrills from start to finish. , Featuring IRVING CUMI NS and HAROLD LOCKWOOD FRIDAY ONE DAY ONLY WILLIAM FARNUM. KATHLYN WILLIAMS. THOS. 8ANTCHI In Rex Beaches' Most Popular Play " TH E SPOOLERS" - IN 9 REELS A Real Red-blooded Drama of the Alaskan Gold Fields, the Mining Camps and Man's Tight tor Right and the Woman He Loves, it's worth seeing a dozen times. This Is your last chance. . , ADMISSION 10c