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The Denver star., 1916-03-04
Whv Film Production Was
Barred from State of Ohio.

OF While the women and
children weep a great con-
queror marches to the sea-
and The torch of war against
the breast of Atlanta.
Gen. Grant. the man who.
according to fact and real his
tory, sent $4,000 rations to
Gen Lees men and allowed
those men to ride their horses
and mules home SO as to be
able to cultivate the soil: the
soldier whose terms of surren
der had been so generous as
to evoke from Gen. Lee the
statement, This will have a
very happy effect on my men,
the man who did not even
wait to witness the formal
surrender Of the troops, this
hero. not only of the north :
land, but of the entire world
is pictured with a stogie-like
cigar in his mouth tilted at
the angle chosen by cartoon
lists to represent Uncle oe
Cannon, and with his hand
jabbed down in his pants
pocket. is made to swagger
over IN front of Gen. Lee, who
remains personihcation of dig
nifty.
Time after time the north
unfayorably contrasted a
gainst the south. A fair
daughter Of the north is WOO
ed hy a gallant son of the
south, who has bu; two com :
petitors for her affections,
one leering lout dressed
slouchilv IN Union blue. the
other Negro.
Insult after insult is heap
ed upon the soldiers uniform
made sacred by the boys in
blue. Notwithstanding the
historical fact that the Negro
es were the protectors of the
white women and children OF
the south during the dark
DAYS of the civil war and that
no ravishment OF white women
by blacks during that period
is recorded, a Union officer S
uniform of blue is placed up,
on the lowest type of Negro
imagin able, and he is made to
pursue a little white girl who
Jumps from a cliff to her death
and there is then flashed upon
the screen. For her who had
learned the stern lesson oi
honor we should not grieve
that she has found sweeter
the opal gates of death.
The Negroes lust for white
women rather than the white
man S lust to regain lost power
is made the justification for
that organization we'll known
in history. including the re
ports Of the courts. say was a
band of outlaws, is made an
org anization of heroes under
religious rights. Brush up
your history and imagine it
you can the ku klux Klan
giving birth to this nation.
Among this mass of false
and distorted history there
was flashed upon the screen
the reason for the picture and
the books which preceded it,
Bitter memories will not al
low the poor bruised heart Of
the south to forget
Continued on page ~
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The Denver star., 1916-03-04

4 Nation film production was
barred out of the state OF o.
hio have been received by
Pueblo Post No. 8. G. A. K.
together with the opinion of
the attorney general of the
Buckeye state, who upheld
the board OF censors. The
board placed a ban on the
picture and the theatre mana
gers appealed to the attorney
general, who coincided with
the board members.
The Pueblo Post, G. A. X,
desires that Puebloans. MANY
of whom saw the picture IN
this city last week, know OF
the reasons that impelled the
board of censorship and the
attorney general Of the state
of Ohio to take their stand a
painst the picture and the
opinion Of the official is ap-
pended.
"After viewing the photo
play entitled The Birth OF a
Nation am firmly o. the
opinion that the board of cen
sors did right in not permit
ting this picture to be shown
in Ohio.
Over and above the treat
ment of the Negro. the pic
ture is an insult to the north
and contemplate distortion
of we'll known history regard
ing the civil war. The pro
per title of this picture should
be An Insult to a Nation.
"In the face Of the indisput- t.
able fact that the mulatto is
the'product Of the south alone
the author Of this picture has
dared to attempt to attribute
the actions Of the leaders Of
the north to the influence of
liaison with colored women.
"Typifying a congressional
leader. preceding, during and
after the civil war. is a low.
coarse, vindictive Negro wor-
Shipping advocate of mixed
marriages having as a mis-
tress a mulatto who wields an
influence sufficient to justify
the subtitle "A Great Lead
er's Weakness that is to Blight
a Nation. This Immediately
precedes Lincoln's call for
volunteers. That there may
be no mistakes as to who is
meant by this coarse carica-
ture, they pick out a cripple
to unmistak ably denote Thad
deus Stevens. For fear that
some one might not under
stand, there is thrown upon
the screen a sub title stating
that The executive mansion
of the nation was transferred
to this mans residence.
after glorifying the rebel
flag and the flag Of South Car
olina, the author dresses a
horde of the lowest type of
bad land Negroes in the uni
form of Union soldiers and
causes them to enact scenes
similar to those of Gen. Ear
ly's army at Chambersburg.
Pa. Not satisfied with even
this, the author labels Union
officers as 'scalawag white cap
tains.
"A fling is taken at Gen.
Sherman's memory in the ma
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
EIOy COLLEGE.

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Elon College, n. c., March IS
-Four teams OF six young men each,
representing the social service COM
rnittees of the Young Mems Christian
Association and Christian Endeavor
Society on Thursday took a commu-
nifty survey census OF Boone Station
township. The information sought In
this survey related itself to the num-
Der of children, church afflliaticn,
publications coming to the home,
school facilities, lodge or other fra
ternal membership and needed I'M
provements for community better
nent This survey was based upon the
outlines furnished by Warrenu III. WILL
sor, and Anna B. Taft In their books
respecting community service work
Immediately after the results of the
survey have been tabu!ated the spe-
cial committee will study the facts
revealed so as to enable the young
men of the college to adapt them
selves effectively to the community
bettern.en work. which they plan to
carry out by a progressive and extern
sive policy from year TO year. One
Of the outstanding events OF the year
In connection with this community
betterment program Is to be an an.
nual community service day at the
college on the last Saturday~in Feb
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

existing among the women and chill
dren and set aside different days, e
be known as Buy n Yard Of Cloth.
Days" in order that the merchants
and public may concentrate on safex
OF cloth and shoes for those wholly
dependent on the commission. -.
Among the governors who have Is
SUED proclamations are Charles w.
Gates, Vermont; II. l.. williams. Ok
lahoma: +. M. Byrne. South Dakotass
Frank Il. Willis Ohio; w M. Ferris,
Michigan; j. r. Ferguson, Texas:
Herman w. Johnson. California; O.
c. Curtis. Maine; r.. II. Spalding, New
Hampshire David Walsh, Massachti-
sets: John j. Morehead. Nebraslxa..
Locke Craig, North Carolina: Arthur.
Capper. Kansas. $50
Although the public's response to
the commissions winter appeal for
81, 000 900 in cloth or money to pur-s
ichasa cloth was generous. the results.
fell far apart OF the supply necessary
to clothe the three million destitute
In the war-strlcken countries. The
commission announces that it has pur--
chased and shipped cloth from which,
the commissions textile experts estl-
mate. the Belgians will be able to-
fashion about 777.S50 garments. This
number, ii is stated, is entirely made
quate to meet the needs.
The commission Is continuing it's
efforts to awaken the business men
and women of the country to firmer
realization of their duties as Ameri-
cans to ease for these innocent vic-t
Tins OF the worlds tragedy abroad
In Belgium and Northern France
thousands of women accustomed to-
the reflnements of the Well-to-do have
now reached a point whore they are
without the decencies in linen.
The Campfire Girls of America, TO-
600 strong on Saturday. March III
started a weeks campaign to obtain
new clothes for the children. The girls
have undertaken a movement, which
is nationwide in it's scope and in
cludes other war reliefs, in honor OF.
the fourth birthday Of their national
organization. &C r b." literature,
for propaganda purposes, has been
sent from the girls New York head
quarters to the 5000 guardians in their
organization. BY their own efforts
the girls proposed 10 collect or buy i'm
dividual bundles of new clothing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
Vaudeville De Luxe
Shows Are Booked
For Lyric this Week

Vaudeville de luxe win again be on
view at the Lyric this week. Man
ager Rex Is bringing two more of
the promised all-big time vaudeville
shows. One OF these unusual features
OF the bin for the first half of the
week liz Dunbar's Singing Band. also
known a. the Royal Dragons.
The vocal and instrumental accom-
pliahments OF the men comprising
Ralph Dunbar's Royal Dragons Is
materially enhanced by the lavish
manner In which the singing band
presents itself. The triple trio are
costumed in the snow-whtte uniforms
used by the German Emperor's per-
sonal bodyguard. The uniforms
against the dark backing form strik-
ing contrast. and one that mediate
Iy appeals to the eye
The Royal Dragons are uncommon
ly good and unusual musicians. mas
much a. they sing as we'll an they
play, forming not only an accomplish
"a vocal organization. but band OF
uncommon ability. Their BILE
numbers are interpreted by solos. not
the least important OF which Is a drum
solo by . youth who, though OF very
tender years. Ii already proclaimed
the best trap drummer in America.
Tho greatest novelty Of Its kind yet
QnoE9Q acre Will DS tho GOIhHQy jug
cling act OF Turner and Grace. clever
pair Of jugglers and illusionists, who
have been q sensation In the English
music halls.
The Shirley Sisters. q charming team
OF young girls, whose act Is distinctly
feminine and dainty. will offer a
breezy budget Of songs, dances and
specialties.
sullivan. Keogh q CO. will be seen
In the cleverly acted and handsomely
staged ons~act comedy. "a Midnight
Appeal" This merry farce has been
one Of the greatest laughing hits of
the season in the larger cities. and
Will. no doubt, be just as effective here.
Loney Haskell. .arhat Rascal" late
Of Hammcrstein's. New York, where
he was a permanent attraction for
several seasons preceding the closing
Of that celebrated home of vaudeville.
will be seen for the first time in the
Southern country in his new vaude-
willie act Haskell was for years one
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
ollllyanna Will
BE Great Event in
/ Iheater Circles

krhers Is enormous local interest in
b ''poilyanna" engagement. which
gins at tho Academy Thursday. FRI
y and Saturday and Saturday NATL
e Eleanor II, Porter's popular
oilyannA" stories have brought
|bdneSs 10 hundreds Of thousands all
or the world. The comedy based
&un them by Catherine Chisholm
Rsaing not only preserves their
tasnt Incidents and their radiant OPP
|nism that teaches the true Joy of
hing. but IL also visuaiizes the glad
ri herself to the delight of the null
ules who have read about her.
.ona bly, no character OF tction In
.any years has go firmly Eripped the
Sections of the people. young and
u as foityanna Whittier. This love-
| young apostle of Eladness, who is
! the more adorable because she Is
&conscious that she Is conveying a
Usage, Is depicted in her lonely or
kanage and happy. radiant young
ernanhood. There is go much sor-
ii In the worlds affairs just nov
NJ the joyous optimism OF this glad
karsed play is hailed with positive
Sthusiasm by playgoers who have
3en surfeited with morbidity. klaw
EFiauEGr ana george lyAer bTinB
kre the original company that In
--4a& several players whn -haYe won
extinction as stars. and others who
I've records OF personal achievement
he faeorite characters OF the Polly
kna'' stories are depicted by Patricia
IiIsnge. Effie shannon, Herbert KEEL
)y. Jessie BGsiey. Arthur Forrest.
|aude Granger, Helen weathersby.
Ia M HasfaFf3 Tnrin Raker Harry
hrfoot and Master Robert Tobin.
he advance sale everywhere has been
kormous and IL very significant Of
. universal growth of the Polly
INA" glad spirit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

fspollyanna," the girl who made mil
ms laugh and Is still making mill
IA laugh and understand her crude
iloAophy, will be at the Academy OF
t1ic Thursday, Friday and Satur-
Y Beaides- "P ollyanna," there will
kEf1e Shannon. Herbert Kelcey and
tfica Collinge and half-dozen
bre noted actors The coming OF
latest Klaw. Erianger & Tyler's
piuctoin to Richmond, in its or
nal form. with the only cast in
stence, should prove a theatrical
'ent here.
Eleanor Porter wrote the Polly
ma" stories and there are but few
lders who do not know Of her de-
|htful character The producers
I've made an enhancing play out OF
mn parts of her stories and have
Il room for much of her philosophy.
aollyanna" ranks with Peg o. My
BART" and Daddy Long-Legs." as
I'll play. and Is built on practically
hntical lines. This ought to be rea-
b for crowded houses at the
3ademy
! return engagement OF Ralph
hnbar's singing band TO the Lyric
NJ featlfre the vaudeville program at
hA theater Monday. Tuesday and
kdnesday Loney Haskell, humor-
and one-time announcer at Ham
frstein's opera house. is also on the
L A Iasky miniature musical play,
|ociety Buds" features the last half
| the weeks bill. Other choice acts.
he'd In another column. are at the
Frtc this week.
tsFfeirs Gates," one of the greatest
|iAngIe pictures. with William s.
brit in the leading role. is at the
lou the first half of the week. The
cture Is an exciting one and en-
aces many great scenes, which were
Irsonaliy conducted by Thos IL.
be, of the Triangle studios. Other
k.ures OF interest, listed in another
llumn. will be at the Bijou this
eek.
fThe Colonial. Isis. Odeon and other
bving picture theaters have excel
ht offerings this week. The schedule
plays will be found in the calendar
the head OF this column.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
Belgian Women
Almost Without
Decent Clothing

The Commission for Relief in Bel
GUM announces that more than fifty
governors and mayors throughout the
country last week issued official proc
lamations urging the public to coop
crate with the different State com
mittees of the commission to obtain
clothing and shoes for the three mill
lion destitute in Belgium and North
ern France. The concerted action IL
the result of the many recent cabled
reports forecasting the starvation of
millions of or-combatants IL the
commissions work should be inter
rupted.
The offlcials in their appeal call at
tentton to the dire need of clothing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

garded, brings success to this stun
ming experiment.
'1rhe rising of the first curtain and
the falling of the last found that
stage admirably set as courtroom,
the Judge. jury, counsel, prisoner. Tho
time OF the piece was measured ex-
actly by the length OF the trial. Mr..
Reiaenstein's moving picture drama
trick In this: AS each witness begins
to testify, courtroom. judge and jury
fade away. and the scene the witness
ls telling about takes Its place before
the eyes of the onlookers- The first
time /, happens, II Is disconeerting to
the point of evaporation. You say
to yourself: This will not do The
second time It happens you are less
exasperated not 30 sure It will not
DO; the third time, no doubt remains.
II will do. II 10 working. The story
is being told powerfully and stirring
iy, and then leaps back into the past
which brings the murdered man to
life, so far from inipairing the realism
OF the trial scene, serves actually to
increase it. The mind acquires ex-
traordinary agility In shifting back
and forth and seems to enjoy the
exercise
IAN experienced playwright re-
marks Rennoid Wolf. in the Morning
telegraph, scarcely could have writ
ten the thing. because every step OF
the way he must have remembered
the hard and fast rules which have
governed dramatists these hundreds OF
years To fashion such a melodrama
requires either the daring OF the ig-
norance Of the novice. and because
Mr.. Reisenstein Is that. he has to his
credit a sensational play. which is GER
tain to be notable in its pecuniary
achievement, and which may exert
lasting influence upon play building
OF the future"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
On | rial Is
Turning Dramatic
Art I opsy-T urvy

The seasons most interesting play
SO far is "On Trial." a melodrama by
a hitherto unknown author. Elmer l.
Reixenstein. will Do presented at the
Academy of Music for an engagement
o. two nights commencing Tuesday.
March IS. with an excellent company
of players. and the big massive scenic
production requiring three special cars
to transport II
The author surprises even the 1aded
critic OF the New York Evening Post
by his startling application OF tns
moving picture method to the rcgu-
lar drama. The boldness arc thor
oughness with which the idea was
carried out on the stage OF the Nv
ing actors, the manner In which The
mechanical diniculties are faced and
solved, and the dramatic traditions OF
time ana sequence defled and .disre-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

of the leading musical comedy come
dams of America. He has a novel
one-man entertainment totally unlike
anything heretofore presented as
single turn. e~<
No less imposing is the show that
comes the latter half of the week. 1t
Is made up entirely Of big time ia
yorites. Topping the bill will be Jesse
Iaskys Society Buds. musical eX-
travaganza organization. There are
thirteen characters in the melange of
mlrth and music In which the buds
appear. The company includes
beauty and fashion chorus.
On the same bill will be King and
King, man and woman. whose hand
to-hand balancing and new acrobatics
ara thrilling In the extreme. 1t Is the
only act OF its kind seen here this
season. most OF the feats performed
being original creations OF this team.
Adams and Gilbert, a quaint come
dian and a singing and dancing come
dienne of unusual versatility, have an
htlariously funny variety act, and
CASTOR Palmer, the king of the COM
edy juggiers." promises a phenomenal
exhibition. with a plethora OF laughs.
One OF the smartesr farces of the
year is the offering OF Nat Leffingwell
4 Co. It In entitled "a Night at the
Lodge" and ft is hernfded rs q
knockout" The piece Is attractiveiy
staged and cleverly acted.
With each OF the vaudeville shows
there will be the usual diversified mo-
ton picture exhibits These include
some stirring scenes from the Euro
pean war zones Mexican pictures
comedy films and a pictorial review
of the worlds news of the last week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

night the citizens and patrons of Hall
wood met at the school auditorium
and organized q progressive grange
for the advancement of the Hallwood
High School. r. T. Morriessette. prin-
cipal of the school. outlined the sit
uation and after a spirited discussion
the following committee was named:
J. w. Taylor, chairman; s. c. Hall
j. f. Landlord.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Bernard Dos
|elE III Ashland, have issued invita-
bns for the marriage Of their daugh-
b, Anne Bernard. to Mr.. Walter Kidd
bnes, on the evening OF April s. at
$50 O'Clock. in the Christian Church
xshl&1ad. Va
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
ANGUS CAST IN GOOD
COMEDY COMES HERE
FOR a PERFORMANCES

poyanna" With AlStar Cast at Academy Thursday Fri
day and Saturday-Loney Haskell Noted Comedian, Dun
bars Singing Band and Lasky's Society Buds Feature
Lyric Bls-Stirring Films To Be Shown at Bijou.
Colonial Isis and Odeon Offer Excellent Film Plays
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
matinee Saturday--"PoIlyAn with
all-star cast, including Patricia Col
hinge, Herbert Keicey, Jessie Busley.
Robert Tobin, Helen Weathersby. Eff
fie shannon. Arth ~ 'orrest. Maude
Granger. Loring Mr.. Maud Hos
ford.
Lyric Theater.
All week--Keith vaudeville and
motion pictures three times daily
3, 1880 and p. M. program changed
Monday and Thursday.
Bijou Thea4er.
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,
VIM. 8. Hart and Clara Williams, In
"Helps Hinges" and Charles Murray,
in THE Judge"
Thursday, Friday and SATURDAY.
Lillian Gish. In "Daphe and the Pr
rate" and william Collier In Wife
and Auto Trouble" keystone ccm-
edy.
Colonial TheAeer.
Monday and Tuesday-Cnaries
Cherry. In "Passsrs- By"
Wednesday and Thursday--Wiiiiam
Farnum and Dorothy Bernard, feA-
tuEGu III AAS oOA08AA&ka<
Friday and Saturday--Msrgusrft
Snow, In "a Corner In Cotton.~
Isis Theasew.
Monday-william Farnum. I'm
Fighting Blood"
Tuesday Evidence"
Wednesday-''What VIII People
Say?''
Thursday-"The IAne of Hearts,
Desire
Friday--"Black Fear"
SSturday-Mary Pickford. featured
In "A Good Little Devil"
Odeon Thcateg.
Monday and TuesoAy-The warn
ing"
wednesday and Thursday-'Ths
Equitable Girl"
Friday and saturday-'Hor, the
Devifs Brew"
Victor Tneater.
Monday - Pearl White. Sheldon
Lewis and Creighton Hale. in :. ~The
Iron Craw.'' Pathe serial, latest epi-
sode. Read the story in this morn
ing's paper
wednesday-'The Strange Case Of
Mary Page" with Henry walthau and
Edna Mayo
Rex Thaatsr.
Monday--''souIs Ensiaved," with
Cleo Madison.
Theato Thenter.
Tuesday---''The Strange Case OF
Mary Page" featuring Henry Wal
thail and Edna Mayo.
Albion ThcmeCr.
Motion pictures
New Theafew.
Motion pictures.
IAtfIe Theatex.
Motion pictures
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
rHEArRIoALs THIS WEEK.
Academy Of Music

Thursday. Friday and Saturday,
matinee Saturday--"PoliyAn with
alI-star cast, including Patricia Col
hinge. Herbert Keicey, Jessie Busley.
Robert Tobin. Helen Weathersby. Eff
fie shannon. Arthl ~ 'orrest. Maude
Granger. Loring h-sr. Maud Hos
ford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Lyric TheateT.
All week--Keith vaudeville and
motion pictures three times daily
3, 1880 and Q p. M; program changed
Monday and Thursday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
ORGANIZE FOR BENEFIT
OF HALLWOOD HIGH school

Especial to The Richmond yirginian,>
Hailwood, Va, March lss--Last
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19
Colonial TheAsW.

Colonial TheAeew.
Monday and Tuesday-Cnaries
Cherry. In "Passsrs- BY"
Wednesday and neutrality-suspicious.
Farnum and Dorothy Bernard, feA-
tured In THE Bondsman."
Friday and Saturday-Msrgusrt
Snow, In "a Corner in Cotton.~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

Theato Theater.
Tnesday---''The Strange Case OF
Mary Page" featuring Henry Wal
thail and Edna Mayo.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-03-19

IAttie TheatcT.
Motion pictures
The Delta independent. [volume] (Delta, Colo.) 1886-19??, 1916-03-24

Notice is hereby given that by virtue
of a writ of special execution to me
issued from the County Court of Delta
county, dated March is. 1916, in a GER
tain cause wherein A. E. Amsbary is
plaintiff and Hamilton Stewart, Edna
Stewart Sankey, Andrew ]. Stewart.
Anna Stewart, Hamilton Stewart, Jr.,
Dewey Stewart, Daisy Stewart, Mil
dred Stewart and Melvin Lowell Stew
art, are defendants, in favor of plain
of s454.0O debt, together with s1S35
costs. will on Saturday, the 15tn day
of April. A. ID. 1916, at the hour of 10
o'clock a. m. at the South front door
of the Court House in the City OF
Delta, County of Delta and state of
Colorado. sell at public sale the fol
lowing described premises, situate and
being in the county of Delta and state
of Colorado, to-wit:
Commencing at point which is
761.5 feet east of a point "a rods south
of the northwest corner of lot three
in section Z, in township Is south CT
range 80 west of the 9th p. m; thence
running north "a rods: thence east PIG
feet; thence south "a rods: thence
and all ditch and water rights hereto
fore used in the irrigation of said land,
including an undivided one-third in
terest in shares of the capita, stock
of the Hartland ditch.
Subject to such roads and bitches
as are now used on said land.
Dated at Delta, Colorado, this Goth
day of March. A. d. 1916.
NJ. A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
First pub. March "a; last April IA. 1916