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New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Belasco Magic
Does Much for
Ihe Son-Daughter'
Middling Good Melodrama
Seems a Vital Play at
Times When Wizard IL
Lavish With His Colors
BY Haywood Broun

After seeing the first performance Of
lhe Son-Daughter" at the Belasco
Theater last night we arc inclined to
believe that David Belasco deserves his
title Of wizard. Give him silk hot
even though it be worn a little shiny
here and there, and ne can invariably
thrust In his hand and pull out a pair
of white rabbits, or start him off with
few carrot slips and he will conjure
up for you bowl of goldfish. The only
trouble with all this clever trickerv is
that there is singular lack Of char
acter and variety in both rabbits and
goldfish. You know, after all, that
there isn't really any gold in goldfish,
not an ounce more than in carrots.
Nothing much Is gained by the expert
ment except little superficial glitter.
Last night Mr.. Belasco took mid
ding good sentimental-c dy-me TO-
drama, by George Scarborough and
himself, stuffed it into the rusty silk
hat, jabbed about bit with wand
uttered q few magic words like "rose-
buds" lilly blossoms" great joss"
and honorable ancestors" and finally
pulled out play OF new China, which,
at times, attained the stature Of vital,
skill and imagination with which it
was staged However, part of the trick
lay in the fact that before Mr.. Belasco
put in his hand and said presto, he
dropped Lenore Uric, Albert Bruning.
Harry Mestayer, Edmond Lowe and
several other excellent players into
the old silk hat and stirred them up
u bit.
Even with the aid of all the Belaeco
magic the first act. which was wholly
IN the mood of sentimental comedy
seemed to US just bit augustfy dull
Later, when the play became an honor
able melodrama, we liked it much bet
ter. To us Lenore Uric seemed to do
who makes aggressive love demurely
with no high degree Of skill. There is,
however, little good material in this
tor any actress, no matter how light
her touch, for the business has simply
been ingenued to death. In the later
acts, when broader and deeper dis
play of emotional powers was required
1t seemed to us that Miss Uric did
very we'll. indeed, for she played with
unfiagging spirit and true intensity
series of scenes which had no inevita-
Die power IN their own right. AS the
heroic seeker Of vengeance she occa-
slonally rose to great heights, and it
was in this portion of the play also
that David Belasco did his best work
torture chamber scene and the final
act in which the girl avenged the
death Of her father by strangling her
husband in the nuptial bed, were
beautifully put on. The last. in par
ticular as nlaved behind a thin rod
veil of curtain on a dimly lighted
stage, had a pictorial appeal which
gave strength and substance to the
situation.
Harry Mestayer was also enormously
important in the success of this final
act which was engrossing drama for
all the fact that it was Of the theater
theatrical. He gave finely polished
and sinister portrayal of the villain,
and young Edmond Lyons was attrac-
tive enough as the hero to heighten the
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Theatre Parisien Adds
Dash of Paris Caiety
Two Amusing Plays Presented
at First Performance of
French Company
68l Fifth Avenue

A dash of gayety from the boule-
ards of Paris was brought to New
York last evening when its first per
formance was given by the company
Of the new Theater Parisien. The
plays were Main Gauche," a comedy
N three acts by Pierre Weber, fol-
lowed by "Chonchette," an opera
houffe in one act by Caillavet and de
tlers, with music by Claude Terrasse.
MAIN GAUCHE
simon Lavarede .Gustave Dezreziane
Sr1dier MISUNDERSTANDING. Felix Barre
Isr11Eue ''.-......... Lucien Weber
Eioouis -'.--.-...- .Andre Franky
Madame Bridier ..............Iil Lii Rjto
Madame Feverolles ... Henriette Delannoy
CHONCHETTE
Chonchette ........... .Lucienne Debrcnnee
Saint-Guillaume ...... Robert Casadesus
Charles ............. Lucien Weber
i'e Nieomte ................ Felix Barre
lie Baron -..-.--... Gustave Degreziane
Before the curtain went up M. Casa
desus, director of the company. told
the audience that the aim Of the or
ranization was solely 10 provide amuse-
ment. and introduced his players.
Neither of the pieces was new.
Main Gauche" was success at the
Theatre Antoine, Paris. about twenty
years ago. a little later the celebrated
Max Dearly was appearing as Saint
Guillaume at the Varieties. Both
plays are typlcally French. The story
Of Main Gauche" relates in true
boulevard fashion the futility of lying
10 preserve peace in the home By
threatening to send his young wife a
package of his letters if he does not
continue to visit her. Mile. Hortense
forces Simon Lavarede to resume his
attentions. Nine. Bridier, a busybody.
informs his wife that she meets Simon
every afternoon on some errand in her
quarter The object of this daily walk
= Ultimately disclosed, but to the dis
gust Of the busybody, the young man
manages to win his wife's forgive
ness. The piece is amusing only when
told by the actors on the stage.
In "Chonchette" pretty laundress
IS wooed by Charles, vicomte and
baron. and urged to go on the stage by
-Guillaume. Still she remains
laundress and is true to her Charles.
AS NJ Cssadesus, who last year as
Robert Casa appeared in "Boubou-
roche" and otner plays with NJ. Co.
pesus company, had announced, the
PLAYS were wholly gay. There were no
grand gestures. no stilted attitudes. no
formal TRADES solemnly intoned, in the
manner of the Comedie Francaise. The
company played with the amin ton and
Iightness OF touch delighted in by the
audiences which crowd the smaller
heaters of Paris
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Trumpets Stilled
BY Claudia Muzio's
Voice i'm "Aida''
Renato Zanelli, Young Chill
can Barytone, Most I'M
pressivc of New Singers in
Company at Metropolitan

Aida" was last nights opera at the
metropolitan. There were several
debuts, but first let US mention our Old
friends Of the cast. There was in the
title part Miss Claudia Muzio. whose
beautiful voice and extravagant use of
1T are fairly matched. Last night she
drowned out the very trumpets. Yet
she knows how to flame. and for that
she can be forgiven much. Then there
was Giovanni Martinelli. who also pos
sesses voice Of the first order, which
might be more effective if he would
realize the virtues Of tone color and
nuance. But he, too, has a fire in his
tones and his actions, for which much
can be forgiven. AS this is not a day
of kings we can understand Mr. Dan
gelo's department, and he sings his
measures fully as we'll as any of the
Metropolitan royal lineage in the days
of Gatti Casazza. Miss Marie Tiffany
sang the music of the hidden Priestess
in excellent style.
The newcomers we're three in num-
Der. From Gabrielle Besapzoni we
had been educated to expect much, and
that is always a handicap. Moreover
there was the strain of q debut in an
auditorium which is far from grateful
to any singer. 1t would therefore be
unfair to pronounce final judgment on
this young singer. Miss Besanzoni is
very young, and though short Of
stature she has personality and a sin
gularly mobile face. Her voice is evi-
identity lyric one, luscious in the
medium, thin in the upper regions, and
rough in the lower. At least this was
how 1t seemed last night In Renato
Zanelli, the young Chilean barytone
who sang Amonasro, the company has
gained distinct addition His voice
is true lyric barytone, and despite
slight nervousness he used it we'll
and phrased with skill.
The third newcomer was the Ramfis.
He was Giovanni Martino, q Spaniard
and evidently an artist. He was lack
ing in his lower tones, but in his me-
dium and upper register he displayed
a light bass voice of pleasing quality.
The chorus sang superbly and the bal
let pranced about in its usual fashion.
There was a new solo dancer, a Miss
Florence Rudolph, But where, oh
where, wa7 Rosina Cali? Mr.. Moran
zoni conducted in spirited fashion, with
special fondness for the brass aud
tympanl.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

she rendered in getting the motion pic
ture star $4,000 contract.
At the trial yesterday the deposition.
of Adolph Zukor was read Miss Pickss
ford worked under his management =
She received $4,000 a week, Then. said,
Mr.. Zukor, he increased ii to $4,000. J
Asked why he did this. the movie pre-
ducer said it was because Miss Pickford
demanded it.
Mrs. Charlotte Pickford. mother Of
the actress, whom she accompanied to-
court. was herself made 4 defendant in
Supreme Court action yesterday,
While. attending the trial Mrs Pickford.
was served in a suit for $4,000 dam !.
ages brought by Mrs. Elizabeth
Duchelle. as administratri of the es-
tate of Ellen REYNOLDS, who was killed
by an automobile November 4. 1t is 2
alleged that the car belonged TO Mrs.
Pickford and was in charge of her
chauffeur, Albert Garbraithe
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Gets Bride With Verses
Soldier Finds Girl Who Sent
Book of Poetry Over Sea

When the Books for Soldiers" cam
2aign was at it's height early last year.
Miss Hazel Bell Gilbert, of Sheepshead
Bay. a daughter Of Detective Sergeant
George P. Gilbert, of the bomb squad,
tlrred in volume of poems. The
book. with her name on the iyleaf,
found its way to a rest station behind
the firing lines, and there fell into the
hands of Lieutenant William J. Ed
wards, of the Marine Corps, who wrote
her letter asking if she were as sweet
as the verses.
When he came home he called. and
apparently found her 50, for they were
married yesterday at the Gravesend
Reformed Church. After q honeymo oon
In Bermuda, Lieutenant Edwards and
his bride will live in Washington
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Governor Smith Issues
THANKSGIVING Statement

ALBANY. Nov. ia proclama-
tion designating Thursday, Novem-
Der 81, as Thanksgiving Day, was
issued by Governor Smith to-day.
This Thanksgiving Day." the proc
lamation sets forth, "gives to the
people Of America abundant cause
for rcpoicing in the splendid achieve
ments Of the past. We are thankful
to Almighty God in the belief that
He has singled out our nation as the
instrumentality Of His divine will to
preserve the civilization of the
world.
we trust that soon in his Divine
wisdom the dissenting elements
within our borders will realize the
value and worth of our American
ideals and form Of government"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Barber of Seville" POSTPONED

Miss Mabel Garrison, the young
American colerature soprano, who was
announced to make her debut in the
role of Rosina in The Barber of Sc
vile" at the Metropolitan Opera House
tonight, has a cold. Rather than pre-
sent the opera with substitute in the
role. General Manager Glulio Gatti-
Casazza has postponed the perform
ance Of the Rossini opera until next
Thursday Instead LA Boheme" will
be given tonight, with Mines Aida
and Romaine and Messrs. Hackett, Am
ato, Didur, De Segurola, Reschig glian.
Malatesta, Ananian and Audisio. Mr.
Papi will conduct
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Hospital Fund Lags

Officials Of the United Hosnital Fund
campaign last night expressed fear
that their drive would not succeed
The halfway point of the one week
campaign will be reached at noon to-
cay, and unless a great number of sub
scrlptlons are received during the
morning it will And the drive only
oone-quarter of the way to its goal.
contributions reported yesterday
amount to $52,72o, making the total
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
New Legion Post to Organize

The first meeting of Upton Post
of the American Legion will be held
at o'clock tonight at 55 West
Twenty seventh Street. Officers will
be elected and the advantages of men,
bership discussed. Ex-service men are
invited to attend. There will be enter
talnment and refreshments.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Benefit Tea Dance at the Ritz

A The Dansant will be given in the
large ballrocm of the Ritz Carlton. in
ald OF the Hoover fund for starving
cnlioren IN hungary, tomorrow after
been donated and Mr.. Yecsev. com
poser of The Rose of China" ia donat-
ing the orchestra. The sale of tickets
has been large.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

Mr. and Mira. Herbert Lee Pratt, will
be married to Allan McLane jr., son Of
Judge and Mrs. Allan McLsne. Of
baltimore, this afternoon, in St.
James's Church. Madison Avenue and
Scventy-hrst Street. The ceremony
will be followed by reception at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt, 1927 Fifth
Avenue.
Mrs. Harold Benson Thorne, of Mont
clair will give tea on the afternoon
of Wednesday, December 8, to intro
duce. her daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Mitchell Thorne,
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
Sc, ,OOO-a-Week Raise
Won by Mary Pickford
Adolph Zukor's Deposition Is
Read at Trial of 100000
Suit Against the Star

Further evidence was adduced in the
Supreme Court yesterday that Mary
Pickford became dissatisfied with the
$4,000 a week she was receiving after
she heard that Charlie Chaplin was to
receive $4,000 week. Miss Pickford
is being sued by Mrs. Cora c. Wilken-
ing for s1os,o0o as commissions alleged
to be due for services the plaintiff says
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

A new sort of musical revue will be
produced soon by Z. Ray Goetz who, by
special arrangement with Charles P.
Cochran, of London, will present Sam
Bernard and Irene Bordoni in GAS You
We're" The book Is by Arthur VIM
peris and tho music by Herman Da-
rewski. The piece has been running for
q year in Paris and for two years in
the London Pavilion.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

There will be special matinee Of
east is West" with Fay Banter, at
the Astor Theatre Thanksgiving Day.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20
The Stage Door

"Linger Longer Lefty" John Cort's
new starring vehicle for Charlotte
Greenwood, will have it's New York
opening at the Fulton Theatre Tonight
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

Ore hundred Boy Scouts of West
chester County attended the Palace
Theater last night following dinner at
the Manhattan Hotel
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

AS the second drama reading in her
annual Waldorf series next Tuesday
afternoon, Jane Manner will present
three short pays-Lord Dunsany's
Fame and the Poet" Leon Kobrins
"The Secret of Life" and w. S. Gill
bcrt's Comedy and Tragedy
New-York tribune., 1919-11-20

Rose Cognlan will play an important
part in "Tho Whirlwind," new play
by George c. Hazelton and Ritter
Brown. founded on a novel by the lat
ter. which John Cort has put into re-
hearsal.
Jack Eaton announces that Mary
Pickford will be seen in her latest
photodramatic production, Heart Of
the Hills at the Strand Theater the
week commencing December 7.
Rehearsals began to-day on Chan
ming Pollock's new melodrama, "A
Room at the Ritz" Mary Ryan, Lowell
Sherman and Lee Baker head the cast.
The play is being staged by Sam
Forrest.
Cyril Maude opened in Lord Rich
ard in the Pantry a new play by
sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare, in
London Monday.
Dorothy Dickson yesterday signed a
contract with Oliver Morosco to be
Leading woman with William Courtenay
IN Thompson Buchanan's comedy
"Clvilian Clothes"
Last night Mt the Neighborbood Play
house Dr.. Nahan II. Kalenderian gave
a lecture on Ritual and Customs of
the Armenans"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
KENYON IN CONTROVERSY.
Senator Calls Carl hokornran Liar and
Writsr Cor,es Rack At Him,

Senator Calls Carl soLorn,an Liar and
Writer Comes Back at Him.
Washington. Nov. Ex-senator Will
liam s. Kenyon. Of Iowa. told the sen-
ate yesterday that Carl W. Alderman.
newspaper correspondent was n liar.
Ackerman came right hack MT the
senator TODAY. declaring that the son
o tor Is a sldestepper. and Intimat'ng
that he questions the 1owan's veracity.
II all started when @Ackerman wrote
an article for the Philadelphia Public
Ledger stating that he had turned
over correspondence SECURED from
leaders In the great steel strike to
Senator Kenyon justs before the SEN
ator,s Committee began an invcssiga-
ltion Of the .csnee Of thu ssfrtke.s This
| corregponsrr,ce. Aciierrian said,
showed without question that the /.
w. w. was baak, Of the steel strike
| h,,t had been ignored. by Senator Ken
Yyop. -.
"rhe Aclcrrnan charges are false"
Senator Kenyon told the senate. ,t
",rhe charges are now being sent
out as paid advertising. I shall try
and discover what interests are paying
for this advertising"
Later the Junior Iowa senator de-
| c,ared that the article was so fun OF
fa,sehoods that "I can not find WORDS
to characterize Il on this floor
Alderman he said. was "a character
assassin who had been in France, but
not to fight"
The senator declared thnt the report
! his committee made could not have
been more violent towards radical
lea ders Of the strikers, In that IT said
Jacob Marsolis, the strikers attorney
was a dcspicable and contemptthie
syndcalist. and w. Y. Foster, secre'
itarv of the strike committee, was g
"shifty, lying witness"
In a reply to- the senator's attack
Alderman said. "The main charge
made against Senator Kenyon. thai
he did not bring out all the damaGini
hevidence against William n, Foste'
when Foster himself was a witness be-
fore the senate committee ,investigat
ing the steel strike. stands tonight IN
contra dicted."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
SAYS LABOR pRoFlTEERs.
Chicago Fuel Expert Tells What
Miners' Raise Means in Money.

ST. Louis, Nov. ia twelve month
armistice between capital and labor.
during which present working condi-
tions would exist and a thrift AMI
production campaign to restore Indus
trial TRANQUILITY were advocated to-
night BY Allen Walker ofJthe Guaran-
ty Trust Company of New York at the
American Mining congress Convention
here.
A commission in each state, COM
posed Of one representative of>capl-
tai, one Of labor. one OF state. and two
OF tn. public preferably educational
lists. with power to, standardize wages
and ensuing adjustments. and an iden-
tical national commission. with auth
ority to act as tho last court of appeal.
was suggested by Mr.. Walker.
"Such an armisticc should he real,
no lockout or strike during that time.
both capital and labor pledsing In ad-
vance to abide by the ruling OF the
national commission" he said.
: "The ruling passion Is extravaganza,
supplemented by common deterniina-
ton to do as little an possible for M
much as 1t Is possible to get by fair
or unfair means"
Union methods have drifted from
honest effort at collective bargaining
to an organized labor autocracy that
has placed-a premium on inefficiency
according to a telegram from Harry N
Taylor of Chicago. president OF the Ma
tional Coal Association.
mo more vicious attempt at DELHI
crate profiteerins could be forced upon
the public" the telegram from Wash.
ington said. than this demand b5
radical officials Of the United Mine
Workers In demanding an increase OF
60 per cent on the present eight houl
scale and then proposing to work only
six hour day for five days week fol
the Increased daily rate.
IAN example OF what this demand
means: The price now paid for com.
! mon underground labor. such as driv.
ing q mule and shoveling rock. is IS fol
eight hours. or 62h cents IN hour
This. plus 80 per cent. would MAKE s.
for the six hour day. or five hours
actual work. or 31.60 an hour. or 15
Per cent advance.
For work on Saturday or holida!
Il would be double time. or SIG a day
= $3.50 an hour. for the actual hour
worked, or an advance Of 4l2 per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19

London, Nov. ls.--An attempt TO as
sassinate Admiral Kolchak, head of tho
All Russian government, Is reported In
"a wireless dispatch from Moscow.
Hand grenades were thrown 1T him
Six soldiers were killed and twelve
wounded.
Capturing ak cities, tho oolshsvikl
took 10000 prisoners, the dispatch as
serts.
The foregoing report Of an attempts
to assassinats Kolchak 10 almost iden-
tical with one received Sept. from
Moscow. The September Item had is
that bomb was thrown Into guard
room. killing and wound!ng mnny sol-
.d.Trs. .
somewhere in Russian territory held
by the British the daughter OF General
Yudenltch, who led his army In an at
tempt to capture Petrograd. Was hid
| Ing in fear OF being shot by the men
her father is fighting. General Yuden-
I Itch does not know what fate has be-
fallen his daughter. Her husband was
killed hghting the Germans shortly
after they were married.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
Special TO Times Republican:

Greene Nov. l9.-Fire OF unknowc
origin totally destroyed the two-story
brick high school building here at a latS
hour Tuesday night. The building
was wrecked and practically all OF tts
contents were burned. excepting tho
school records which were saved. Tho
loss on the building Is estimated az
$40. ho0 to $4,000 with insurance OF
s25,oOO.
The fire was discovered about 1850
but altho II WAS not possible to put out
the firemen bravcd the heat and car
riod out the records. There will hc no
school fer several days, altho II was
being planned today to open school as
soon as possible In the lodge rooms OF
the town
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
national conventions from South DA-

national conventions from South Da-
kota.
This probably viii be news 70 most.
II not all. Of tho candidates them-
selves. but the fact In that under the
South Dakota presidential preference
primary law candidates who desire TO
participate In tho primary IN that
state must ME their petitions not later
than tho first day Of the new year.
While the South Dakota primary is
fixed by law for March 20 In the third
that will DO held In the coming year
tho last day OF hling petitions thors IN
earlier than In any o\her state.
The South Dakota Law also II unique
In that II requires candidates to fle
personal declaration OF principles
aud a statement defining "the issue"
of tho Ncampalen In not more than
eight words, II is also provided In the
South Dakota law that candidates for
the presidency who seek the states
endorsement IN the primary must en-
gaze in at least ono public debate In
the state. either In person or by dcsig-
mated representative,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
Baltic Conference Friendly.

Dorpat. Nov. lo,-The meeting be-
tween the bolsheviki and representn-
t,ves of the Baltic states was marked
by the readiness OF both sides to reach
an understanding. and an agreement
was reached regarding the exchange
of hostages. It was stated that moth
frg els. ,wouid be donc Ofricfaf1 by
the conferees. ft&
The status of the boisheyik deicEn-
ton was made clear In q statement ny
Foreign MirSster Pipp. OF EsthoniA.
that the only accredited delegate was
NJ. l.. Lityinofr, former soviet ambas-
sador to Great Britain. Tho other
members were only secretaries,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
p.aee pslssatisn Home Soon.

Paris Nov. ls.--The American dele
cation to the peace conference will
sail for home on .D1c. s or s. 1t was
learned today. The British delegation
will probably leave Parts about the
same time. altho NO official announce
ment was made. 49,,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
Mexican Agents Murdered.

aqua rriaia. Sonora, Sey. !s.-''ae
bodies ~-of Enrique Hernandez 'and
Francisco Ari!lo. secret agents OF the
Mexican government havc beep found
banging from a tree In the hilfs, TWEEN
ty miles south OF Montezuma. accord
Ing to information received thru mill
tary channels. It Is believed the men
were murdered BY bandits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
Wet lnjunesion Blocked.

Boston Nov. 1.-the United States
circuit court Of appeals today issued
an order staying execution of the pre-
Arthur l.. Brown restraining federal
Officials in Rhode Island from enforc-
Ing the Volstead prohibition act.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-11-19
The Weather.

NIowa-Talr tonight and Thursday;
warmer tonight and in east and south
Thursday.
Range Of temperature at MarshaIl-
town: Tuesday. 10 and %: Monday,
~ and 50; Nov. IL. 1913. g and IS.
At Z this morning. "a; yesterday. so.