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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
MEMBER or THE ASSOCIATED PREss
Melting Cannon for Flows

The conversion Of Germany from nation Of
warriors to a country Of peaceful pursuits Is
gradually being brought about. Captain Oud-
endyk, writing in the "Spoorwegt echniek", of
The Hague, described visit which he made to
the Krupp factories at Essen. Hundreds Of car
riages Of heavy howitzers are being melted
down. he writes. The testing grounds near
Essen are used for experiments with agricul-
tural machinery, while the engineers and work.
men who thus far made war implements now de-
vote their attention to typewriters and calculat-
ing machines" @~a7 49,
Americas Interest in the Transformation of
the Krupp plant from a gigantic munitions fac
tory to the production of commodities useful in
trade and industry is more than passing one.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

Ing tor the city official who handled
cd weather complaints. when the
thermometer registered xero, the
Coolest temperature Of the season.
President Robert L. Kelly. OF Earl.
ham. In . speech In regard to the
Rhodes scholarship to Oxford Univer.
sity. England. said that he did not be-
lieve that the calibre Of the men r.
cefving the scholarships waa equal to
th4t OF future presidents and chief
justices In supreme courts.
Mrs. Julia STREET.. -, died Ut her
home, lO1 North Fourteenth street, ~
q result OF drinking two ounces OF
cArbolic acid.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
Dinner Stories

It was = scrnbby little room. in .
scrubby little hotel, Ia . scruhby little
city's scruburbs, and the Piccadilly
traveller didn't approve ct MI.
When he went toywash he found that
thsrs.wAS no water for the basin. no
soap 70 wash with. and no towel to dry
himself with.
30 he rang.
Five minutes interim bringing no
answer. he rang again, and then again
ana again. until his arm ached. At
the end OF twenty minutes awaiter OF
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
Good Evening
~ ROY K. MouLTotl

HEATIE99.
IN the trolley car 1T,
Thinking. mother dear. Of you
And the old base-burner stove We used
to feed;
Which would warm rs to the soul
As We shoveled in the coal;
Them was the happy days. oh yes, In
deed.
Stamp, stampy, stamp,
The boys are riding.
Colder feet each mile they come.
Get the old electric pad,
Slap the mustard onto dad,
Or he's going to have the fiu when he
gets home.
THE FREE LANCE.
The free lance has an easy life.
His hours are his own
land frequently he has q wife
She doesn't live alone.
All through the day while he Is out
On some eight.hour job.>
He stays at home and grows stout,
Free from the busting mob!
He stops and starts whenever he
May choose to set the time.
No clock selects his course. you see,
For writing prose or rhyme.
And yet It's easy to be shown
That he needs forty clerks!
Oh. yes. his hours are his own
The SIXTEEN that he works!
We haven't read magazine story in
six months. When we get through
reading the ads, we never have time.
Wa have reeeive6 sevoral renuaats
from readers to start our old friend
"Syfvest" galloping through this col
umn again, but, after two solid years
Of ''Sylvest" and his lugubrious adven'
lures with his street piano. we are
sick of him. AS he himself would say:
"Eet ees too mooch--too mooch."
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

afternoon, father" he said.
Are yu sure. my boy the father
asked, that It was lost ball?'
oh. yes, SIR said Willie, T saw
the owner and his caddie looking for
it.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

jore Kirkman.. Miss Ehic Hinshaw
and MIR. Paul Beeson spent SUNDAY
with Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Curry anc,
daughter. There win be . Christ
mas entertainment and tree at the
church Christmas ewing. Everyone
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

aspect opened the door.
Did you ring?" he inquired. in a
bass, rumbling voice.
"Of course did," snapped the Pic
cadilly visitor.
WE'LL" said the waiter, as he with.
drew, don't do it again! You'll wake
the missis!"
These prohteers." said Represen-
tative Esch OF Wisconsin. accuse
themselves with their excuses. They
remind me Of little Willie.
: z Little Willie came home the other
day with nice new golf ball.
Look at the lost ball found this
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
Middeboro. Ind.

Mrs. Clinton Jones. OF south Of Rich.
mond. spent Thursday with Mrs.
LINDSEY Canaday.. Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Landwehr. of Richmond,
spent Sunday with MI. and Mrs. +.
J. Addleman.. Mr.. and Mrs. Claude
Curry and daughter visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Guy Adams near Westville, Sun.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

MUNICH. Dec. 1.-THE census Just
completed fixes the population Of Ba-
varia at 7.044.378, being an increase
Of 10000 over the figures for 1900.
The Inhabitants Of the city Of Munich
were found to number 6z2 900. showing
an increase OF $4,000 for the same
period.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
Farm Sale Calendar

Friday, December 26.
John Knoll, / mile north and IN
miles east of Lynn; closing out gen.
eral farm sale. at 10 o'clock.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18

An automobile meter shows how
many miles are being travelled to each
gallon ,Of fuel.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-18
Memories of Old DAYS
In This Paper Ten Years
Ago Today

John F.. Mccarthy. secretary Of the
Commercial club. made known his pol
icy to consolidate the Commercial
club with the Young> Mems Business
club
Hundreds Of local citizens were look
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
RURLESQUE BILLS

Bijou-" Broadway Bellies" is being
presented by strong company Of
comedians, supported by large chorus
The show is directed by Joe Levitt
who leaves nothing undonc to make it
a real entertainment. lIumor is sand
wiched between dancing, music and
song and whole rows of pretty faces.
People s--Thc show is Talk of the
World in Buresquc'N and it is equal TO
its ambitious title. In this attraction
attention has been given to the stage
settings, with the idea of making each
scene n brilliant picture.
CASING Elaborate scenery aud rich
costumes mark the production of the
Beauty Trust. "Ncdru' is the title
of the prctchtious extravaganza in
which appears u well Ibalanccd bur
lcsquc troupe. Barry Melton, prima
donna; Frances Farr. soubrettc. and
inez llanlcy, ingcnuc, are some Of the
stars,
TrocaderO-Harry Lang heads the
1920 edition of the Lid Liftcrs," one
of the nifticst aggregatious in bur-
leSQue. \ departure from some of the
old time features of burlesque permits
the introduction Of several novelties and
somc new musical features.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
Continuing attractions

BROiD - "Daddics, whimsical
comedy, telling Of bachelors who
adopt. sight unseen, several war
orphans. Amusing complications
cnsuc. Well known players.
FORREST-"The Canary" de-
lightful musical show, featuring
Julia Sauderson, Joseph Caw-
thorn, Maude Eburnc, Doyle and
Doyle and other favorites, in novel
Spccialties.
ADELPHT &C., "Tea for Three"
comedy, with Charlotte Walker
and Ernest Lawfo. >. Bright dia
logue and humorous situations.
SBUBERT-"A Lonely Romeo"
musical comedy, with Lew Fields
appearing ms a man millincr by
day and cabaret lizard by night.
LYRIC--"The Riddle. Woman"
modern drama. Bertha Kalich in
tcrprets a highly tcmpcramental
character, the frantically driven
victim of n polished blackmailer.
CHESTN UT--"Oh, My Dear"
brilliant musical comedy. Cast in
rludes Julictte Day, Hal Forde
and Florence Johns. \ Partisan
fashion exhibit OF gowns plus dit
tics, drolleries and dances.
WiLNUT--"My Honolulu Girl"
"a musical oddity." based on q
pretty Hawaiian love story and
with atmospheric settings and
music. A native Hawaiian troupe,
typical dances, the beach at Wal
kiki, Mauna Loa in eruption, are
features.
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lar material, the hackneyed quality of
which CRATES ut times on the sensibili- =
ties, but he has handled his stuff with
novel effects. The basic situations are
Of very usual sort, but by economy
Of action and adroit outstanding Of
words he creates the illusion both of
motion and emotion.
Simply stated, the motives of the
piece are first love at first sight, and sec
ond love between man Of caste and n
girl "of the people," lie is n member
Of Parliament and she is cook. They
meet in the mooDlight--they gravitate
toward each other irresistibly-they
have their romance. But it is not re :
writing of Tom Robertson's caste" P"
The war has brought strange STRINGS
into peoples pulses. And so in this
play the author does not attempt any
disquisition on social distinctions /;
rather the substance of his argument is
that of the cultural cleavage between the
two types who are the protagonists of
his drama.
The emotional role of Sally does not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

love interest is supplied by the latter
incident.
REGENT--"The Miracle Of Love- with
Lucy Cotton story by tosmO Hamilton
and directed by Robert 4. Lcouard. Para
mount play.
Cosmo Hamilton has bccu very sue
ccssful this season in his scripts for the
spoken and silent theatre. The screen
at this playhouse is cncompassing his
latest screed, THE Miracle Of Love. "
The play has no star, but the east con .
tains Jackie Saunders. one Of the queens
cf the serials. Then, too, there arc
Wyndham standing, Edward Earle.
Percy Standing and Lucy Cotton. II
is the Inter player whose work is as
fine rs silk, despite her nnmc.
Love and hardships which come 10
those enmeshcd in its network are tn,
paramount points of this story of hign
English social life. Tho great difficulty
which comes when fortune hunters ant
moneyed people have to contract MARTA
ties that they do not wish is clearly
brought out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

William Penn---Jane and Katherine
Lee, the well known and popular little
folks of the screen. were seen in person
in a delightful skit. To say the least,
they scored a success. Johnny Clark and
company offered good sketch, as did
Nora Jane and her company. Dreams
and Egan lived up to their billing as en-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
Remaining Photoplays

PALACE --- "Malc and Female,
based on Harrie's Admirable
Crichton." Thomas Mcighan aud
Glorin Swanson have important
roles in fine photoplny.
CAPITOL -- Counterfeit with
Elsie Ferguson.
COLONfAL,-"It Pays 10 Advcr
tisc." starring Bryant Washburn,
comedy.
IMPERIAL l. -- Checkers is tho
special William Fox production OF
racing life.
MARKET STREET Please Get
Married" with Viola Dana.
GREAT NORTHERN -- ''T h
Flame Of the Desert stars Gernl-
dine FarrHr in an Egyptian tale,
ALMA MBRA-" More Deadly Thar
the Male" has Ethel Clayton in
comedy.
STRAND -- Counterfeit" is the
starring piece for Elsie Ferguson.
The story is about Il woman di-
plomacy.
LOCTST -.- Counterfeit, with
Elsie Ferguson
RITOLI-"Ynukcc Doodle in Bcr-
lin is the big Mack Scnnctt COM
cdy. with n host Of fuumnkcrs.
BELMONT--"Lc LcmbDrdi ltd. W IS
the story of u modiSte shop, with
Bert Lytcll as the star.
JLWBO-.-"For Better. for Worse, y
last night Don't Change Your
Husband today.
WEST ALLEGHENY -- The
Hoodlum,' with Mary pickford.
COLTSEU " Thomas ". lnce pre-
sents "What Every Woman
Learns" featuring Enid Bennett.
Observation-Disclosures MacIean
in Twenty three and Half
Hours Leave"
CEDAR Dorothy Gish in Turn
ing the Tables"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
FRANCES STARR OPENS
HERE IN TIGER, TIGER?
Title Role Fails to Tax Ripened
Theatrical Abilities Of Star.
Play by Knoblock

One takes away somewhat mixed feel
ings from the Garrick, where Edward
Knoblocks four act play, Tiger.
Tiger" was presented last evening for
the first time in this city, with Frances
Starr as the chief player. supported by
cast of excellent and well drilled ac-
tors.
The mixed meetings are caused by
the curious blending of good aud com
monplacc in Captain KnOblock's newest
stage work lie has utilized very famil-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

make any great tax on Miss STAIRS
ripened theatrical abilities. She seems
slow in getting into the part, but finally
makes IL very vital. Lionel Atwill as
her Wis a Wis is believable II not impress
sivc. Mary Moore gives an interesting
impersonation Of n. society girl of the
blase type wakened TO realities by the
u,nr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
"rhe Barrier" at orpheum

"The Barrier" is being presented
with so much strength at the Orpheum
Theatre in Germantown this week that
the audiences are stirred to enthusiasm.
Mae Desmond is supported by Frank
Fielder and other capable members of
her company. The play is a dramatiza-
tion of Rex Beach's story of Alaska.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16
COMEDY DY-AND-S0NG
BILL WINS AT KEITH'S
Old FaVorites and New Ones
Vie on Amusing
Program

LAUGHS yrn,v in volume nt Eeith's
last nigbt ms thc program progressed.
hut II remained for Joe Cook, in the
next to tbr Inst act of the evening, to
win the palm for mrth producing.
CooL'z "one.man vaudeville show
bod enough originality and enough
laughs for two or three vaudeville
shows and the audience showed a great
unwilliugncss to let him go. lie man
iIto tho nffnctions of every ono present
from the uthers to the front row first.
nighters.
Thomas Durny in his travesty of an
old time melodrama. entitled For
PHYS Sake" had the audience in q
gale Of laughter with antics that would
put Mack Scnuctt and his movies TO
shame. .,,. III,
The hcadllnor. Nllilal Noch., Nv, M
his seven attractive girls' ,pro'cu l1e,
old favorites arc Stlll pTpular' ta nuch y
humor IS unique an! a'MuSs no,,tahio
Die; ms glrls "erV JIno o,. Hnnr '"'''
"horn Fyon, oyerseos - had an act with
a rsal ring of originality which cap
tured the crowd completely They will
nrobably be welcomed back here many
times If last night was a good example
OF their ubllltN.
Rortbo1di's Birds performed unus-
uoi tricks. and other nets that pleased
werr I'd. Foley and Lea La Ture in
a better. than average song and dance
act Keller Mack and Anna Earl, Phil,
the Artistic Poses. presented by
William Downing and Margaret Stew
art.
Allegheny Arnold and JACK
Boyle have the headline act, ana theS
deserve their position. samples
leaves little 10 be desired from the
standpoint of fun, songs or personaiity'
| The Beattics, with their dancing Dolls;
provide unlimited entertalnment, anu
liob,fu1 comedy in "Mnry Lou" Bar
ram and saxon are novel comedians
md snarkIing fun is found in the act of
/ Whit. Blnck and Useless. Dorothy
/ Doitor Is scpn in thrilling picture,
/ ..Tl,ne Of tbc Yukon. "
( -.
.r n,,, .,.,,;,,
NiOoe lcttH ,r pauH ~ i',,.. a
/ comedy, scored. 1uneluI illuelyai nui..-
hers 4dd 10 inc Mus9nle alui e'
while skit, Harry Antrim lS iuhnS
comedian. burke, Malsh ana Mana
Willie Brothers. balancers; I'll Cota.
Nylophonist, and Merrlman's trained
dogs complete the exceptionally Goot
bill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Bright MInstreIsy at Dumonts
"The Great Fur and Jewel Rob
berries" is still the attraction at Du-
mont's, with Emmett j. Welch's Min
strels. There is an entertaining playlet.
"As We Older Grow" by Franklin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Richardson: Lemuels and Gibson,
through second sight, tell all sorts Of
secrets; Welch furnishes some pleasing
ballads, and Charley Boyden keeps
things lively with his endless good
humor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Grand-Patrons were greeted with n
varicgatcd bill, which included dancing,
singing, musical novelties and other
features. The Hennings staged dane.
ing act. Jack Cahill and Romaine Don.
comedians. offered a brisk dialogue,
while Benton and Elliott appeared in II
sketch Musical offerings by the -Four
Lunds, gymnastic stunts by FLYING Col.
willie and songs by Wrinkle and Dean all
scored. Film comedy and other pictures
rounded out the bill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

Nixon Comedy alternating with
thrills. The Airplanc Girls performed
daring stunts and held on chiefly with
their teeth. This aroused much ap.
pIausc. Holmes and Lavier won mp
proval in a good dancing act, and hits
were also scored by Scow and W"st
brook and Wastika Seals. The Fur
Bonnet" ." with Billie Rhodes in the
leading role, is the picture attraction,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-12-16

tcrtaincrs. Anger, Schoet and King arc
versatile dancers of originality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-02
Vaneleve Items.

Mrs. Laura Gallentine left Wednes.
day for a few days visit with relatives
AND friends at Melbourne.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Pothast spent
Thursday in Marshalltown on business.
DR.. and Mrs. Bouxton. who have
been visiting at the home Of the lat
ter's sister, Mrs. c. A. Harris, and
cousin, Mrs. Lewis Pothast, returned
to their home at Webster City Monday.
Friends here have received word
from Harry Head, who is in France,
saying he is we'll but does not know
when he will be home. Mr.. Head
was former principal Of the schools
here prior to his enlistment.
Mrs. Charles Petermier. who has
been in hospital at Marshalltown.
has SO far recovered that she has been
removed 10 the home ot her parents
for few days before being removed to
her home near Luray.
Miss Lillian Glidewell, who has been
spending lew days with friends at
Melbourne returned home Monday.
Cecil Grier, who has been quite sick
with stomach trouble, is much i'm
proved.
Miss Graham, of Des Moines, was q
business visitor here Thursday.
Daniel Glidewell came home Sat
urday to spend Sunday with his par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Sawtell and
family, aof Melbourne, spent Saturday
with friends here. N w ,ls X
4 u. q Ri pits % he school
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-02

The reorganization OF the city school
board, which was begun at the annual
meeting for that purpose held soon
after the election in March, was com
pleted at the monthly meeting of the
board held Tuesday evening. when the
standing committees for the year W,
named by ]. H. Fisher the new presf-
dent. These committees are:
Buildings and grounds-G. w. Law
renee and /. o. Kemble.
School supplies, fuel and printing
i. o. kemble and w. b. Hull.
Finances and accounts-W. B. Hull
and F. NJ. Wilbur.
Text books and course of study
Mrs. F. c; Nichols and Mrs. F. A. Mos
Grip.
Teachers and salaries--F. NJ. Wilbur
and Mrs. +. c. Nichols.
Health. rules and discipline-Mrs. F.
A. Moscrip and Mrs. F. c. Nichols.
To Submit Contracts Soon.
The committee on teachers and sal
aries Is preparing to mail to teachers
within the next week or two contracts
for next year. 1t is the expectation
that the contracts will be returned
early in May. The contracts are being
mailed little earlier than usual this
year on account of applicants for posi-
tons that have been received by Sup
erintendent Palmer. He says that al
tho there seems not to be enough
teachers in certain localities he has re-
ceiyed more than the ordinary number
OF applications for positions in the city
schools next year Some adjustments
in salaries. in keeping with the usual
policy of the board, are being made ir
the contracts being prepared
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-02
Nov MSckisisf Cen NvGa
Soup Thru Hirsate Adern-
ment of His Upper Lip

As the result OF an election bet
Harry Lille, an NJ. a 81. l.. machinist
living at liz West Insledue street
will become Hairy In another way
end. like the man "Strick" Gil'isn
told about the other night. may drink
his coffee at home and swallow II all
the way to work.
Lille. who supported Pierce In the
election for mayor. made wager with
George Schott. 1905 West Main street
day Waterman at the railroad shops
and a supporter Of Wilson. IL Pierce
were elected Schott agreed 10 Gus or
his beard. which he has worn 10, these
many years. II Wilson We're the sue
cessful candidate Lille, who Is smooth
shaver. was to grow musiache.
so IL the bet Is fulfilled, as there il
every expectation 10 believe II will be,
the picture OF papa" In tie living
room OF the Lille home will not ,ook
familiar after few weeks have elaps-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-02
Impending financial Crash.

Neighbor--"Got much money 10
your bank Bobby"
Bobby-"Gec, no. The deposits
have fallen or some,hin' fierce since
sister got engaged. Boston Tran
script. Ff
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-02
LIKES HOME SCENERY BEST.
Ooughboy Prefers MarshaIItown Vistas
To Scapee m ph;,o

y QUOTES or Y nine.
In letter to Lee Meeks, of this city,
Joseph NJ. Birmingham. a member Of
Company L. Forty seventh infantry,
now with the American army Of oc-
cupation, writes of the beautiful seen
cry along the Rhine. but adds: 81
would Just as soon see the viaduct on
Third avenue" Birmingham, like
many other American soldiers. prefers
the old familiar sights in the town he
calls home to the landscape beauties of
Germany.
Birmingham writes from Adenau,
Germany. He describes briefly his ex-
periences on the battle front, having
participated in the drive in the Argonne
forest, and remaining at the front
twenty-three days. His command was
preparing. to go back into action when
the armistice was signed His regi-
ment then was ordered to Germany
and after hike of 200 miles or more
the Americans arrived at Adenau.
About the middle Of December. he
writes. he was about thirty miles from
Coblenz
Activities at home, however seem
uppermost in the mind Of the soldier
10y and he opens his letter by asking
who are the candidates for mayor and
the query as to whether or not Mike"
Clark is in the race.