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Saturday, January 20, THE FORT WAYNE DAILY NEWS 5. TAMUSEMENTS! Lid Lifters Tomorrow. "A LID When the Lid Lifters company appears at the Majestic tomorrow patrons of that house will witness a performance that is said to realize in every detail the idea of up-to-date advance burlesque. Without deviating from the customary form of this style of entertainment, which includes broad comedy, lively musical features and all forms of dancing, the arrangement of the show is credited with the complete elimination of those elements that have heretofore precluded the patronage of ladies and children. A typical burlesque book has been provided for which distinct originality is claimed with much bright witty dialogue and humorous scenes and incidents of the kind that keep the" spectators constantly interested and amused.

Special care was exercised, it is said, in the selection of the musical features with a view to embracing th6 latest popular songs and to give an entirely fresh twist to their presentation. Scenery- and costumes, are said to have been prodigally supplied to adorn, this new notfe in burlesque and it is described as equally in splendor and completeness those that are employed in pretentious productions of musical comedy. The presenting company 'embraces several men and women who haye achieved more than ordinary 'popularity on account of their distinctive individuality and marked talents among whom may be mentioned Harry (Whistling) Lang who has the support of Dolly Sweet, Frank, (Bud) Williamson, Russell Hill. Harry Van'and Robb and Robertson and a large chorus made-up entirely of the vaudeville part of the entertainment is Ora Ental who is said to give a startling and at the same time artistic performance on. the trapeso and' to render several dances of the approved classical kind.

MAJESTIC WEDNESDAY Otis Skinner in "Mister Antonic," The appearance of Otis Skinner in new play is one of those theatrical events to be marked In. red letters. Mr. Skinner is a gifted actor as well as a popular one, and every new role in which he appears gains interest and distinction from his sonorous voice, his flashing smile and his compelling personality. His following among local playgoers is large and faithful, and to them the announcement of the advent of Otis Skinner Majestic theatre, Jfor one performance only on Wednesday evening, January 24th, in a new comedy, "Mister Antonic," by Booth Tarkington will be doubly welcome.

Mr. Tarkington needs no introduction either as novelist or dramatist, and-having previously fashioned a successful play for Skinner it is Ora Ental, with the burlesque pany at Majestic tomorrow. credible that he has again been able keynote of "Mister Antonic," anc Otis 'Skinner gives a vivd 'portraya of the humble optimist--one that wins 1 sympathy of the audience anc to supply the star with a suitable ye- hicle for the exploitation "of his manifold talents. "Mister Antonic" is an American adds a new and striking portrait to play in theme scene and purpose, and the long list of histrionic creations by seeks to contrast people and morals. this gifted actor.

It is the old story of the man who fell' "Mister Antonic is produced among thieves a'nd the good Samar- the care and good taste that -marks 1 itan came to his rescue. Otis! the offerings of the Charles Frohman Skinner is a swarthy, smiling son of management. The scenic eqummen sunny Italy who goes through life dis- is and the supporting cord pensing charity and good cheer to the music of a hurdygurdy. He is a fascinating vagabond, full of homely philosophy and the love of mankind. This Tony Comaradino, the "Mistei 1 Antonic''' of the Tarkington comedy, befriends a man from the middle west pany one of the best that has-- sur rounded Mr.

Skinner for some seasons Eleanor Woodruff, a charming and youthful leading woman; Joseph Brenan, a splendid character Robert Harrison, Walter F. Frances Landy, and Patterson Me players. The first act of "Mister Antonic takes place in a Third avenue bar room ia New York City, and the res I i i i who succumbs to the temptations of Nutty, are among the more pronunen New York and is robbed and mal- treated. Later on this man has an opportunity to reciprocate the organ grinder's kindness, and what happens then tells the story find points the moral of the play. Mr.

Tarkington's gift of characterization provides an interesting group of diversified types, and his shrewd humor makes each a lesson In satire. Cheerfulness js the MAJESTIC THEATER TOMORROW MAT. AND NIGHT "LID LIFTERS" --with-HARRY LANG and ORA ENTAL A A PHONE 67 TONIGHT 8:15 The Amusement Center of Fort Wayne. Last Times HERMAN LIEB In "DOPE" JIMMY LUCAS And Others. Starting Sunday Matinee, First Four Anniversary Week's Stupendous Bill Junior Follies" with Mabel Walzer.

Ex- attraction, Charles Wilson, "One of the Nuts." feature, Weber, Beck Frazier, late stars Eva Tanguay show. Special engagement, Lupita Perea, Parisian Wonder. Last Three Days; Commencing Thursday--Eight Big Time Acts headed by 10--Long Tack Sam Chinese Wonder Workers. Eight White Hussars, Band. Winona Winters, and biggest bill ever presented.

Note Time of Performances Week--Three Shows Sunday, 2:15, 7:15 and 9:15. Two Shows Daily, 2:15 and 8 p. m. No advance in prices. Daily Dime Matinees.

Evenings, 10c, 20c, 30o, 50c. Seats Now Selling. is told in a small tow; in the middle west. There cnn he no doubt that of the story "somewhere The Government Investigation of the High Prices of Foods Has Not Helped to Lower the Price as Yet! In spite of the advance in price of nearly all foods KRE-MO Sterilized RICE na NOT advanced, and you can purchase a package for 15c that will make more than 8 pounds of prepared food that may be served in a variety of ways to please the most fastidious appetites. KRE-MO a practical every-day food for the whole family, makes a nourishing and warm breakfast; fine served for lunch and excellent served as a vegetable.

Serve instead of potatoes. For some meal tomorrow there is a way of serving KRE-MO in 10 minutes that mil appeal to and satisfy your appetite for the food you have wanted. BEGIN to enjoy this new food product that is good for your health, but easy on your purse. Try It- Then You'll Know KRE-MO 15c--ALL GROCERS--15c Lieb and Company in the Thomas Medill Patterson comedy dramatic achievement "Dope;" Roy and Arthur in their juggling skit Fun in. a Dining Car; the Three Du For Boys In comedy dance numbers; Charles and Anna Glocker, water jugglers; Katie Watson opportunity to be properly romantic and delightful.

Antonic" offers admirable entertain mocker, water Jugglers; Katie vvatson ment and affords'Otts Skinnei-uroper the Hoosier Girl and Jimmy Lucas and company In harmony and laughs. DESCRIBES EVOLUTION OF THE 1PPLE WORM SECOND ANNIVERSARY WEEK NEW A A TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY STARTING SUNDAY. Junior Follies, Lupita Perea and Others On Supreme Bill--Current Program Closes Tonight. The second natal anniversary of -the- New Palace theatre will be celebrated during the coming week with two super bills, especially arranged to AFTER EGG HATCH IN THE SPRING IS TIME TO DO YOUR SPRAYING A FEATURE mark the passing of the second mile stone. Two years ago the New Palace was dedicated to the goddess of vaudeville with elaborate ceremonies and this will be recalled by the house's furnishing a pair of royal vaudeville programs.

The Boyle Woolfolk musical melange The Junior Edition of 1917 with Mabel Walzer, Olivette Haynes, Bobby Earle and others heading the cast of twenty-five young artists will feature this bill. This year's follies are presented in eight handsome scenes with elaborate lighting effects and exquisite costuming. The opening scene is laid in the district school yard, from whence the youngsters are transported in turn to Sheridan Road, the entrance to a Chicago theatre, into the theatre and then to the Blue Mon Gardens. A half dozen specillties are interpolated a musical score of "big time proportions. Miss Florence Fleming a Fort with this company and will be welcomed by several theatre course of the company's engagement here.

Miss Fleming will be remembered for several dance recitals she and her brother gave here a couple of years ago. In addition to the Follies the New Palace will present Lupita Perea, the Queen of the Air in a series of amazing thrilling whirls, twists and pir- outtes in midair; Weber, Beck and Frazier, the Hathskeller trio in modern songs and smart comedy, and Charles I Wilson, the nut of all nuts in his original comedy notions. The bill which closes Its engagement this evening is featured by Herman Harry Lang, one of the stars in "The Lid Lifters" at Majestic Sunday. The groundhog is in his hole, the frog is at the- bolton of the pond, the birds have gone to Florida--but where is the apple worm? Why, out in the orchard, snugly tucked away in a little house of silk constructed by himself -beneath some piece of loosened bark, in a crevice of the fence or, perhaps in a crack about the packing shed. There he stays all winter digesting his summer meal, probably enjoying the simple life, although he ate enough green apple in his youth to have the colic for the rest of his days.

In the autumn, when the apples fall to the ground, that luxurious lift of fedding ends and the worms crawl put to seek protection from- the coming cold winter elsewhere. Having selected a retreat, each spins about itself a thick cocoon of silk, 'an oval case with neither doors nor windows. and too short even to allow the worm to stretch out at full length. From this prison, the worm will never again emerge a worm. In early spring 'each cuts a hole in the front Kf reconstruction which transforms the tomans this week.

He agreed to fit worm into a moth. After about a new lenses in their gold glasses frames month, the chrysalis becomes active! for $2.50, paid ini advance. They paid wriggles itself partly out of its front! and he vamoosed withjhc door and remains projecting there. wilt hatch the new spring brood of apple worms. After they hatch is 1 the time to kill them with a spray of arsenale of lead.

Said FAKE OPTICIAN to Be Working the Northern Counties This Week. took him to Edon where he immediately hired a man to take him to Montpelier. A number of our citizens are "sadder but wiser" since his departure. JAIL BREAKERS Who Escaped From Noble County Jail Are Still at Liberty. KENDALLVILLE, Jan.

hopes for the fugitives capture for the four prisoners who escaped from the Noble county jail at Albion gone glimmering the local authorities admit they engineered their getaway very skillfully. Sheriff Sawyer, however, is still hopeful of results and has offered a reward of $25 for each one apprehended. Dispatches from White Pigeon, would indicate that they split up when reaching that city as parties answering the inscription were seen there. It is thought Charles and Linn McBride who were charged with burglaries at Avllla are heading for Detroit while Pierson and Sayles were left to shift for themselves. BOND ISSUE Convoy Voters Decide They New School House.

Want CONVOY, Jan. proposition of a bond issue of $40.000 for the erection of a new school building was submitted to tho voters of this a special election and carried by a majority of fifty-seven. The plans for the new school building are on display at the Leslie Son drug store. WAR ODDITIES LONDON. Jan.

24. "Amateur night" methods are used to decide the winner of singing competitions behind the lines in Frances. The ranks comprise hundreds of mellow voices and the man greeted by the loudest plause gets the money. LONDON, Jan. is the first thing you do when you come out of the trenches?" a nurse asked a Tommy who came out wounded.

"Run to the crock and wash my lifle," said the soldier. "Then 1 wash Engine Shack Burns. One of the engine shacks at one of the new buildings being erected for the General Electric company on Wall street was set afire shortly after 12 o'clock last night, when a stove used to keep the water pipes from freezing became overheated and ignited the walls of the structure. The reflection of tho fire on one of the new buildings attracted the attention of Paul Grimme, night watchman for the Wells Construction company, and he immediately turned- in an alarm. The fire department responded promptly and the flames had gotten considerable headway when they arrived.

The blaze, however, was soon extinguished and but little loss resulted. "The Most Beautiful Car in America" will "soon fee here. Schiefer Automobile Co. Many Brazilian products used In making paper. The cellulose, from sugar cane and the crushed stalks and trunk of the banana are among them.

Poultry Show tonight. To lessen the moisture that skirts accumulate in rainy weather, a worn- sin has invented a panel of waterproof mateiial to be fastened' within them, provided with cuffs to slip over a wearer's ankles. Sunday--Poultry Show. An electric box that has been invented for street cars automatically registers the correct number of fares paid by each kind of coin dropped into it. OTIS SKINNER IN "MISTER ANTONIO" AT THE MAJESTIC NEXT WEDNESDAY HAMILTON, Jan.

A sup- po.sed fake optician, claiming Mont- Then the skin splits over its forward end and the moth comes out -the dreaded codling moth, the females of which will lay the eggs from which frames and money, beating a board bill at tho Helms house, by telling the landlady he was obliged to go to Edon, where his goods bid been shipped. Liveryman Charles Favorite "JUNIOR FOLLIES" AT NEW PALACE Majestic Theatre Wednesday Eve. Jan. 24th SEAT SALE TODAY CHAS. FROHMAN Presents I I In the Comedy of Cheerfulness I A I By BOOTH TARKINGTON Prices: 50c, 75c, $1, $1.50, $2 The most pretentious musical comedy in vaudeville, on New Palace special apniverwry bill flrtt four days, starting Sunday.

JUST ARRIVED See the new model "90" and other 1917 models--Ft. Wayne Overland 124 128 W. Washington Blvd. Neglected Colds Grow Worse. A cough that racks and irritates the thioat may lead to a serious chronic cough, if neglected.

The healing pine balsams in Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey --Nature's own remedy--will soothe and relieve the irritation, breathing will be easier, and the antiseptic properties will kill the germ which retarded healing. Have it handy for croup, sore throat and chronic bronchial affections. Get a bottle today. Pleasant to take.

At all druggists, 25c. a extraordinary bargains in used cars--Ft. Wayne Overland 124 West Washington Blvd. Any camera of the folding type can be converted into a motion picture projector with an attachment patented by a New York inventor. "What We Owe the Criminal." Preston Thomas, 1st Presbyterian church, Sunday, 7:30 p.

m. Recent changes in China have vastly increased tho circulation of native newspapers, and for this and other reasons tho Import paper business of China is In a very strong position. Tonight and Sunday-Poultry Show. An electrical device that a French man has Invented for curling women's hair is said to be so effective that the hair retains Its shape for months,.