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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
.CHURCHMEN MEET HERE
TODAY FOR CONFERENCE
First Session OF Intcrdcnominationa
Convention at Broad Street
Methodist Church mt 1O:30.
RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO SPEAK
Vital Problems Affecting Church and
Nation at Present Will Bc Dis
Observation-Disclosures From Many Nir-
Sinia Counties to Attend.
RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO SPEAK

Discussion Of vital problems affect
ing the church and the nation at tho
present time will feature the ntcrdc-
nominational conference which is 10
open at the BROAD Street Methods,
Church AZ 1880 this morning.
The conference continues through
Thursday and Friday. II is being held
under tho auspices OF the Interchurch
World Movement an organization un-
der the patronage Of the evangelical
churches Of America.
The meetings Will be addressed by
Some of the outstanding religious
the iias. are Or. John A. Rice. OF sum
preacher and author: nii.eI Or. GtnooSS' john ".
Laird. pastor OF one OF the largest
Dr, Viii III " ". Alexander. head ',5ihoIe; OF re
Southeastern Division of tho Inter-
en1Tsh sn.IoIacI,s W9rld Si9ysnent; 4; J, Haqpt,
Mrs III. II. Steele and others.
Religious Leaders Present.
All sessions OF the conference will
sg o9Gi G1orss,d to- ,he EnhiiG and those who
national problems Of tho day. discussed
from the Christian .viewnoint. have
Ss Seen nress9f eS,9ndfd I'D soTdal inTita5ion 70
Tsnresrntativc OF the movement for
:, large number ot religious leaders
attendance, These Will be drawn from
the various denominations and viii
represent most Of the counties OF
Eastern and Central Virginia. Regis
,ri'ton hHadquartcrs have been opened
up az the Broad Street Methodist
Church.
The Hour Of Christian opportun,,v"
VIII be the subject Of the opcning dis
cussion at 1890. This Will be given
~ Or. Rice. Dr.. Alexander will fol-
lo" At 1880 with q discussion and
SXnianht!on of the Interchurch World
Afternoon Session MT ESQ.
Ihc afternoon session. which he-
gins al 2:30. will he again addressed
ny pr Flee on Social Unrest and lis
implications for tho Church ap5
under this heading will be taken nm
Hnrious phases Of the present nation al
! situation: as applied 10 the race cues
t.on, industrial unrest, and sim;lsr
| topics. Mr.. Uaupt will discuss "t-iti
Jnsns lna,c th5Flt. Morld Needs in the Light Of
The cveninE session Will be devoted
TO an explanation OF tho survey which
is being undertaken in Vircini, l..
fonJuhction with every State in ,he
Inion by the lntcrchurch World Movn
mcnt. Or. Alexander will head th;s
d;Scnssion, beginning at $50. In ad.
ultioh 70 set addresses from tho n,at
loTm, there will also be ccneral die
CuSSioh from Tho floor on each siih-
Jcct py The delegates.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
BANDIT CARLISLE FOUND
WOUNDED IN WYOMING
Fought Desperately Posse Which
lad Been in Hot Pursuit for
Several Weeks.
SHOT THROUGH ONE LUNG
Am Glad Chase Has Ended" Saws
Man Who Held Up Los Angeles
Limited November IS as He Enters
Hospital at Douglas.
SHOT THROUGH ONE LUNG

DOUGLAS, WHO.. Dec. 2.-wiuiom
Carlisle, the artful train robber who
Tor three weeks had laughinEly dcfied
civil railroad and private detectives
was captured today near Clend wvo
ailrr T he had been seriously wounded.
ne Well-known bandit, who had
HN, = W iiii2ms, about eighteen miles from
which had been in pursuit until bc
ieIi from his wounds. He was shot
,hhroufh ono lung, and while il was
t.nS,se cnUue NJ NJ irSt that the wound might
II their belief that 1t would not nrova
fatal" ''' prove
Benunbcd by Cold.
suffering from his wound and, he
Wncn brought to the Douglas Hospital,
saln am glad the chase has ended y
carlisle attracted nationwide Inter
est, WHch alter escaping from the pcni-
lentlary in this state he held up and
opa roppmeu me passengers on Los An
,hal cscapa4c. messages purportinG to
% from him, and taunting officials be :
cause OF their vain efforts 10 capture
MN. were received throughout the
Not In "Bad Lands"
IT was reported recently that the
chase had been abandoned as it was
believed that the prolific bandit had
gone the way Of others in Wyoming
into the hole in the wall. in the Bad
Lands" OF the State
y force of Union Pacific detectives.
captured the bandit. Irwin also had
after he had held up a Union Pacific
train near Hanna.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
COAL PRODUCTION SHOWS
DECREASE FROM LAST WEEKS
tBy Associated Press.l


agencies today awaited Developments
in the coal strike situation. though
action was taken in widely separateG
rationing ordered by the fuel ADMIN.
.strator.
SO far as reports were nvai.1ble.
production in the hitumimoas field.
tie below the daily totals o: the nrc-
vious week. but this was expected.
operators an CtncrS watching results
we're told tha: the govcrnm"ni in
tho week, taSi..g no other s,rls ;nan
those outlin.l hy the rationiiG order
until il was fully determined whether
public demand would iaduc. mire
;, In New York the Tidewaicr Coal
Exchange ordered the cessation OF
bunker coal supply for foreign vessels.
Elsewhere State and municipal author
the diminishing ccal Supplies.
IN congress the situation was given
general attention. senator Johnson.
Democrat. of South Dakota. introduced
a resolution calling upon the Secretary
OF the Treasury TO report tho actual
profits made by. coal operators be-
tween 1916 and 1919. a subject much
mooted since the fuel administrator
ordered miners wages increased II per
cent without allowing any increase on
the price of coal.
posed ny senator Smoot. Republican.
OF Utah, who suggested that il 20
over Tor day or two, as he believed
concurrent action by the House would
the figures.
Director-Gencral Hines today an {.
thoriZed regional directors. after care
RI review OF the coal situation. to
he spared with the least !ncouvcn;enc,
To the travelling public
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
WOOD ALCOHOL is FOUND
IN LIQUOR DRANK BY WOMEN
TWO Under Arrest Following Dcat,,
1T Miss Lucille sharp. OF
"inSton-Salcm.

water and enough genuine iiulior 10
make IL palatable. is what the chem.
icai r. analysis shows was in the bottle
Winston salem, y. G.. and Mrs. Cam.
arne Bristol, of Philadeiphia. drank
snpposing it to be brandy. in the
apartments or John Kelley. a former
manufacturer of cereals, here about
two weeks ago. Miss Sharp died soon
nfterward. Mrs. Bristol may recover.
u was said today by her physicians
but foa- she Will be permanently blind
Kelley and Mi Osmon. "a Turk, OF
New York. We're arrested in conncc-
ton with the case. but Osmon was
discharged from custody yesterday.
further hearing. Portions of Miss
Sharps stomach are undcrg oing
chemical analysis.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
President Recommends Legislation to Cut
Cost Of Living and Curb Present Unrest

An enlarged program for rural
development. In recognition of the
farmers part Ina the war.
Measures which 'wiil remove the
causes" OF "politicai rcstIcsxness in
our body pOlitic."
IN" President renewed his re-
Communications for legislation TO
dcat effectively with "thosc per-
sons who by Ni"Icnt methods would
nhr"Sate our timc-tcStcd institu-
tinns."
several recommendations some
rehcwnis OF previous ones, were
made by the Prcsidont to bring
uo"n thc cost or living. Among
thrm were extension OF the food
cohtrol law tn peace times for the
emergency; regulations for trans
rorthti"n of foods in interstate
So"Hcrcc' cOld-stDrnrc INV
mouclcd after tho Inw I'm New Icr
scy; q law requiring marI,S 10 show
ihc lchSth OF time foods arc kent
IN Storage, nnd law to sccurc
competitive selling and prevent
unconsrionable profits" by I'cdernI
itccn>r ct corporations selling food
IN Interstate commerce.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
NINE INDICTMENTS FACE
FORMER POLICE OFFICER
Fetersburs Court Begins Hearing r
dcncc in Case of G.. 70.
WOrreII,
IRy Associated prnz.,

. PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. o-yvr,,
die, e,ony ana fonr misdemeanor in.
TiiS ....tc'iiS against him. &. r. NVo--,I
ioTiner member OF the petnr.h,.n "t vid l.
po.ce force. who was arrested ,Io,,S
gram, gram SIX imS,. Other officers following = =
was today placed on trial ;n iJr,,!t II ,."iitl:'
,,,ar %nrn. The Ihe former policeman *
snarsed With acceptance OF bribes ,s~ -
II,,. SnInn.., tneit OF a quantity OF ii1mor
uncIins and participating in games ~
I,"re tinn ,a ana violations OF the prohibi-
,mosrcI Is the first ex-onicer TO he
placed on trial, and tho otbn,. ~ 'e
receive hearings this week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
SITUATION ACUTE
IN MIDDLE WEST
Industries Employing Over
Million Men Must Close
for Lack of Coal
WINTER GRIPS TEN STATES
Temperature Below Zero With
Coal Bins Empty-Strike
Ends in Two States.
10y A.socin:cl Press I


CHICAGO. Dec $50 acute had be
come the situation caused by the strike
| OF miners. that today restrictions were
ciampcd tighter on the consumption ot
coal, and additional closing Of schools
ana industries and The reduction in
hours of business in many regions were
made necessary. Little change was re-
ported at the mines.
There was sub-zcro weather in ten
States. and this combined with The
paucity OF coal, served to urge Of
iicials and citizens generally TO action.
/ Pertinent developments in the situa-
tton today follow:
strikers in Wyoming, who walked
out yesterday. were ordered by union
officials 20 return 10 work.
Miners in Montana voted TO return
70 work.
stores Ordered 10 CurtniI Hours.
The Southwest regional Goa! com
mi;tc"s ordered hours OF all retail
stores except drug stores be reduced to
from \. VI. 10 +. NJ.
schools wer. closed AT Cheyenne,
Wyo., and at Springfield. III.
The Southern Illinois Light and Pow
e. Company gaye notice that power
,ial industries and institutions in
eleven towns.
The Anaconda Copper Mining Com
PAM announSed al bu,tG Mont. tina,
( smelters, which would affect about ~
I 06O men.
GO; fSxeTnor mo- ,I,,, MeKsIyie, of Nebraska, e
producing States 20 dig tho States
supply and numbe. volunteered
Mining by volunteers in the Kansas
Of fuel was shipped 10 Coldwater,
Kan. and others were expected 20 be
started 20 other places where a coal
famine existed.
Governor Gardner. OF Missouri. was
working on q plan 10 put in operation
the mines in his State.
Anthracite Field May Go Ont.
Frank Harrington. president of the
| inti'nated that q strike OF Anthracite
| miners might be called TO aid the BIZ
luminous workers.
Regional coal officials declared that
! n bout 5000 plants employing 100000
men in the Chicago district and more
tran l,ooo,c0o in the Northwestern
soon. as a result Of the added rcstric-
tions OH coal deliveries.
More drastic limitations. on coal de-
iiveries for Chicago arc planned TO be
promulgated tomorrow.
Representatives OF amuso ment houses
today. asserted that such enterprises
here had enough coal on hand 10 last
thirty days or moro.
Iowa operators met in Dcs Moincs
today and pledged their support 10
Or. Garfield, Federal fuel administra-
tor.
should He "Nipped in tho bud"
Charles Picz formerly vice president
OF the Shipping Board and general
manager OF the Emergency Flc.t Cor
poration asserted today that the ''ef-
fort OF 100000 men 10 dictate 10 tho
entire nation what they should do.
should be nipped in the bud"
T. w. Proctor. regiona! coal chair
man OF the Northwest. declared there
were but 5000 cars of coal available
, :or the use Of So.oo0.oo0 people. lie
suggested that il might become necc:s-
sary to confiscate supplies OF schools
and also private owners of the nom
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
IBy Associntcd Press.I

WASHINGTON. Dec. ".-Genernl
recommendations OH Legislation to
roinbnt the cost OF living, labor
unrest, rndicniism md II rrndiu.t-
mcnt of the nation to peRc,-timc
basis. were the features of Presi-
dent Wilson's annual message to
Congress delivered today.
Establishment of budget sys-
tcm for the national finances.
REORGANIZATION at the tuNntiOn
system with simpIiiicntion of the
income mud excess profits.
Hcndjustmcnt of thc tnr!n sys-
tcH, III necessary, to meet changed
world conditions and make tho
system conform with the fnct that
the United States IS "thc greatcht
capitalist In the world"
Recognition md relief for veteran
soldiers of the World War, pnr-
tiruinriy in tho way of govern
,nrnt farms az proposed by Sccre-
tarS I.Rnr.
Proper measures to foster tho
d!c>tuHs industry built up during
the wnr tn keep the United States
independent of foreign supply.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
WILL MEET IN RICHMOND
American Cation Manufacturers, t.-
sociation Decides 40 Hold 1920
Convention Here.

The American Cotton Manufacturers
Association will meet in Richmond in
May OF 1920. by special invitation OF
the Richmond Chamber of Commerce.
Definite information to this effect was
received yesterday by tho chamber,
from Grecnvillc, S. c.. where the as
sociation is in convention.
This organization ranks second to
the steel manufacturcrs in invested
capital. and will bring to Richmond
between 700 and 500 men representing
the principal textile manufacturers OF
the United States
The American Cotton manufacturers
Association met in Richmond eight
years ago.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
JOSHUA WILLIS ALEXANDER
TO BE MEMBER OF CABINET
"'SNouri ConEresSmnn Becomes Secre.
'"rF OF Commerce. Succeeding
w. G. R~dncId.
tnv Universal sery!c ,

W ~ Hf'INETpN Dec. 2.-Prcsident
WILSON'S appointment today OF Rcnre
SeniatiNc Joshua Willis AlpXahacr. 81
ihliatin Mo. 10 be Secretary OF Com.
nlrrCc. was complete surprise even
10 INC congressman himself
lie had not been mentioned ,,,a-,o -
tnoSH Who were being considered FOR
the Office. and Mr.. Alexander himsci,
Is me authority FOR the statement thnt
ne haa y" int'nat!on that tho Presi-
dent had him in mind for the nos
ton. PoS'-
inc appointment probably will be
sent 10 the Senate tomorrow.
ceod William G. Rcdhcld. whose 70.
Slsnaiion took effect November l.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
TEXTILE ORGANIZER WHIPPED
mon mnn Gets Rough Treatment 81,
ii"hdS of Mob in South
Carolina.

ANDERSON, S. c., Dec. Ell r.
LdWSon. said to be a textile union
otEahizer. who arrived here today from
ny party OF unidentified u5cn
whipped. divcstcd of his clothes and
painted from head 10 foot with heavy
iu ,cau OIL, according to reports broush.
Lawson then was placed in an au-
ttomobilc. Il was said and taken 10
seneca. where he caught a train for
Atlanta. He left his baggage ana
overcoat here as we'll as a quantity OF
union literature
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
BRINGING BODIES HOME
Steamship lnnktOn on Way win nc
mains Of BIurjacket> and
Naval Officers.
LRv I.n,,crsnl Snr,.il.n

QUEENSTOWN. Dec. 2.--Thc steam
snip 1ankton arrived today with re-
mains Of American uciacletS and
ra' =! officers that had been tcmpor
ally buried in Scottish and Engiiah
Ccmeter.cS -
tirc AMERICAN seamcn buried in ,
ouccnstown cemetery will bc exh,,mod
'Smorrow under the supervision or
@ nr. Aisnew an American naval sur
fankton. which will thcn carry tbnn,
back to America
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
PRESIDENT URGES TAX AND TARIFF REVISION
SENATE TAKES UP MEXICAN PROBLEM T0DA Y
Believes Operators
and Miners in Cahoots
By Universal SeryICe.J


INDIANAPOLIS. md, Dec. T.
"rhis makes IL seem ms IL the mine
workers ind mine owners nre In
cnhoots To bleed the public" suid
Judge y. u. Anderson, who ISSUED
the strike Injunction order, In the
Fcdcrnl Court today after question:
ing AlOnIO Ncvconb, Il miner, in
rcSnrd to the collection of union
dues by tho mine company cunbicrs
on payday. md bringing out tho
admission that the miners had dis
covered the operators were milking
such high profits that they thought
they should share In them.
Nrwcomb MnS before tho court ON
Il charge Of selling liquor Illegally.
lie suid he lind not worked since
November 1, when the strike hogan.
He had received no notice OF the
recnIi of the strike order. and did
not know whether his local had re-
ccivrd such notice.
"Why don't you Eo bnck to work
under government protcction." the
court nskrd.
"iour Honor" answered New
comb. ait would nc much m my
life Is worth to do that. ! don't
think I'd last long"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
PRESENT GLASS CREDENTIALS
TfrEininn, However, VIII Not Take
His Sent Until Later On
IN Month.
fnr Associated Press

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2.--Thc crcden-
tialS Of Secretary Glass. recently ap-
polntcd Senator from Virginia to sue
cccd tho late Senator Marlin. were
formally presented TO tho Senate to-
naS by Vice President Marshall, but
.nc secretary Will not take his seat
until later in the month
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
Vatican An,fous Abou, v.,,

me vatican relative to The situation in
M:Nieo; especially regarding ccclcsi-
n"ciionS have recently seemed To have
returned 10 n sat tistactory aud norma,
condition in Mexico. hut fears are cX.
prrsSSu mat new uphcaval in Mexico
may lead to persecution OF the clergy,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03

w WASHINGTON. Dec. .--IIavrc, Mont
WIN q temperature Of IS degrees below
zero, was the codcSt place on the
weather map today. Sheridan Wvo
reported a thermometer reading of II
degrees below, and Miles city. Mont,
zero.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
Seek Slayer. Of Policemen.

:, Do BIN. Dec. 1.-THE Dublin CAS-
ue authorities arc Offering reward
OF S.,ooO free pardon and the protec.
ION OF the British empire TO any one
turnishing Information that Will lead
70 the solution OF the mystery sur.
men. ''N'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
Referendum Hiu OG.r.,

WASHINGTON. Dec. "a constitu.
tional amendment providing for n refer
cndum on national prohtbNion was
proposed in resolution Introduced
today by REPRESENTATIVE O'Conncll
Democrat, New York
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-03
Named Sfcnmhnnt In.nn..a

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.--Cccil n
r;ean. Of Florida. was nominated nv
President Wilson today to he SUPER
vising inspector OF the tenth district
steamboat inspection service
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-26
SEE AMERICA FIRST
Bv Harvah Brandon.

Rome August Eff you havenst
any money, don't came around" But
If you have lots OF 1t, you are welcome
to trip to Europe.
There are plentyef emotions to be
felt In the old continent Just now. You
can 'hr:l with pride and sadness 1t
the sish. Of the battlenelis. You
can he horror stricken when you and
yourself the latest victim Of the In.
vastor OF coolies" You can easp It
the sigh. OF the stockingless women
in the paddocks Of Milan. Rome, Paris
and Dauvilles You can view the in ;
side OF the Vatican ana the private
garden OF his holiness. Benedict XIV
from an airship.
You can do anything-if you have
the money to pay for It. And the FORE
"stung." Stung Is the word. Stung
everywhere. on every occasion.
You will be asked 80 for 4 room
"a room you refuse in New York 1t
any price
You will pay 81 for a nasty cock
tail. You will pay chAerfully 81 q
mile for an automobile ride. 3l3y for
an ordinary--very ordinary-bustneo
suit: 1900 for gown which you wa
later find In New York at 800. You
will delight In open air meals u be-
tween IS and SIS per person You
will stand in the corridor OF . railway
carriage whole night and pay Aruts
class fare for the privilege
And ovs- and above all these stoep
prices you will be asked to pay the
ten cent luxury tax which in the
long run you will ma amounts to
as much as you would spend Il homo
for very enjoyable vacation.
Europe IL indeed preparing to meet
the much advertised invasion Of the
American tourist in grand style. The
hotel men have formed themselves
into vast association for the pfotec-
ton OF their interests. .
I'm Italy they are asking for q eoy.
eminent subsidiary. and In Francs
they have ready secured one mflliom
francs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-26
.STRASBQRG MOTOR
PARTY IN ACCIDENT

Woodstock. Va. Aug. 24.-While
Dr.. and Mrs. Wilson Gearing were
motoring on the valley pike on We'd
nesday night it became known today.
they discovered near Pughs Run a
car with wheels in air.
Pinned under the machine were
Miss Irene Rodgers. daughter OF John
Rodgers, of Strasburg. and Miss Lii
liam Bowman, visitor from Hagers-
town. Md. Other members OF the
party were Max Borden and Mr.. Cra-
bill.
After releasing those who had been
pinned under the car II was found
that Miss Rodgers had sustained a
number OF injuries, among them a
broken thumb and numerous cuts and
bruises. Miss Bowman was consid-
erably bruised and the extent OF her
injuries have not yet been determined.
Messrs. Borden and Crabill were
only slightly injured. Miss Rodgers
who was m highly nervous state
was brought to Woodstock by DR..
and Mrs. Gearing.
The car. which WAS Ford, was
found to be only slightly damaged.
Miss Bowman and Messrs. Borden and
Crabill returned to their homes in
Strasburg in the broken car.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-08-26
b. xAYDA GLOVER.

Nov: York. Aug. 13.--In spite Of
the popularity Of the frothy summer
"sirly' show, ana the light and risque
farce. the metropolitan theatergoers
continue to attest their devotion to
the simple. honey. heart.touching
drama, Super heated summer nights
do not prevent them from crowding
hear soma Of the sweet and satisfying
phases OF human nature. scAntily
clothed dancers may serve TO help
while away the evening hours on
some stages. but on others the mod
est,y-attired and innocent-mtnded
heroine of some play without tri-
angle or intrigue. but with scenes OF
sentiment and affection, h serving 70
supply Just as much enjoyment and
to win just AZ hearty applause.
One has not far to seek the reason.
Love, particularly the love OF the
young, has a never failing appeal.
Home. particularly the simple home
OF the ordinary lives. always touches
tender spot. So when you get
combination Of sweet young love ana
tbs kind Of home In which most OF Us
live, and get them properly ana en-
tertaininxiy mixed by the competent
playwright, you have a result tnac
cannot miss the Are Of success.
We've had a number Of this sort OF
plays in New York this summer.
Chief among them Is the prolific
Rachel Crothers moving story OF
boarding house life and tender SEN
timent, "39 East"
Miss Crothers has taken number
OF time-worn characters, thrown
them together in some not unusual
scenes and employed incidents that
have been used in play construction
until they can be termed threadbare.
But she has given each character the
touch OF life, and she has managed
to make each scene fresh.
The story Is commonplace. sim
pie preachers daughter with voice
that her village friends called great,
comes to New York to earn money
with which to help her brothers
through college. She finds quarters In
a typical boarding house. but the
church choir job she sought proves
elusive and she finally and secretly
secures position in "girly" show
chorus. In the boarding house she
meets-and here the action of the
play creaks a bit--a rich young man
who falls victim to her beauty. Her
mystery stirs the elderly ladies. who
patronize the boarding house, and
their tongues turn vitriolic. The
enamoured young man wooes the girl
persistently but not with entirely
praiseworthy motives. until he learns
she is about to fall into the clutches
OF a lascivious theatrical manager.
when the boy suddenly turns heroic
and, after a difiicult struggle brings
the heroine to her senses and to his
honest arms.
Sounds a bit strategy. doesn't II.
Yet the homeiy and characterize dia-
logue. the girls charming innocence
and naivet, and the young mans con-
versation from philandering to splen-