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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
MISS RACHEL CRoTHERs
AND THE DOXOLOGY

heretofore, one of the sacred
creeds tenaciously observed by pro-
aucers. was to keep their plays free
from any ecclesiastical rites. To in
still the slightest semblance of re-
Hgtous atmosphere in the play was
considered the height OF folly. "Peo-
pie viii not have the church brought
to the theater," the managers have
contended. "inasmuch as they want to
be entertained, not sermonized." And
accordingly, aspiring playwrights
have always avoided the religious
theme. not the issues involved, but
the special rites that are practiced By
any particular creed.
When Rachel Crothers presented
her latest comedy. "a Little Jour
ney, to the Messrs. Shubert, these
managers were very much surprised
TO note that in one of the important
scenes it was indicated that the Dox-
ology was to be sung by the entire
company. Miss Crothers' play
wrighting wisdom was doubted for
the moment and it was only her
previous successes in the theatrical
world that saved her script from be-
ing rejected. At first. it was planned
TO omit the singing of the Doxology,
and resort to some other means of
furthering the action of the play. AS
Miss Crothers was the director, as
we'll as the author, the scene re-
mained and was produced just as she
had previously intended.
When the premiere was held out Of
town, Mr.. William A. Brady labelled
"A Little Journey" "fiv." And all
on account of the Doxology scene. He
smilingly assured Miss Crothers that
Broadway would never stand for a
religious song" But the play has
| succeeded in spite of all adverse
warning. And one of the most grip
ping scenes in the play. a scene that
has attracted more comment than
any other in the current attractions
| of this city. is the -one in which the
entire company sings the Doxology
on the top of a Colorado hill. in Of
fering their thanks for having beer
rescued from a railroad accident.
The extraordinary regenerating in
1uence of this song is brought out
with such startling dramatic EN-
phasis. that many of Broadway's
most blase and world-hardened foll
have app1auded the scene with :
fervor rarely noticed in metropolis
tan playhouse.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
Belmont Scrubs Challenge
Any Eleven Their Weight

The Belmont Scrubs have issued a
challenge to the Belmont A. G. team
whose manager is Harry Beshore,
1922 State street. The scrubs aver
age 140 pounds and would like to
arrange out-of-town games with any
teams of that weight. The following
players are requested to report for
practice tomorrow evening: Hend-
ricks, Rosenberger, Kline, Young, P
Black, r. Black, G. Davies, Bowers
Nader, Heney, Schlosser, Shuey
Cain, Alberts, Carroll, Longenecker
and Fox. Communicate with Man
ger Davies. 1918 Green street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
NEWSY JOTTINGS OF THEATER AND SCREEN
BEDROOM AND BATH"

"PARLOR, BEDROOM AND BATH"
Theatergoers of Harrisburg are
looking forward with more than
usual interest to A. II. Woods forth
coming production of "Parlor, Bed
room and Bath" the famous New
York farce hit which comes to the
orpheum Theater on Monday matinee
and night direct from it's phenom-
enal success at the Republic Theater,
New York. where 1t has been playing
to crowded houses for the past seven
months. Previous to it's New York
engagement it had enjoyed a run of
four me nths in Chicago, where 1t
proved to be one of the most popular
farces in years. "Parlor, Bedroom
and Bath" is described as a fresh,
flippant farcical frolic in three acts.
and is the work of c. w. Bell and
Mark Swan. who have furnished it
with one of the most amazingly
clever and original plots seen on the
stage in years.
"a Fugitive from Matrimony" has
been chosen as the name for the first
of the plays in which that polished
actor. II. B. Warner. will be directed
by Henry King for the Jesse d.
Hampton Company.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07

"HIs MAJESTIC THE AMERICAN"
His Majesty the American" is
Douglas Fairbanks new production
1t was seen in first run last night
at the Regent, scoring an emphatic
hit. 1t is an all-week attraction
which means that this theater will be
a popular place. The new play is
without a doubt the best that Doug
las Fairbanks has been in. 1t is full
of thrills, strong scenic effects, and
the star has ample opportunity to dis
play his versatility.
There is plenty of good wholesome
comedy. and some pathos. 1t is an
interesting story which is vividly
told by the manv scenic changes,
which include wild riding and mob
New York's change from a lively city
to a quiet place. Then comes a
change to Mexico, and finally the
story Is transferred to Alaine Swift
zerland, where there are some lively
scenes.
with Douglas Fairbanks is Mar
jorie Daw, who is also pleasing in
the new play. and a strong cast of
mon and women. Sam Southern is
another artist who is given prom
inence. The new play is produced by
the United Artists Corporation, which
includes Douglas Fairbanks. Charlie
Chaplin. Mary Pickford and D. w.
Griffith.
The first of the Pathe-Rolin come
dies featuring Harold Lloyd and
Mildred Davis. to be released since
Lloyd was so terribly injured by q
bomb explosion-made. of course. be-
Tore his mishap-will be released
shortly. The comedian is recovering,
but will be minus a portion of one
hand. The inimitable team will be
together again in a month.
Jack Pickford refused to make
hlms for his mother, who business
manages Mary, because he liked
Goldwyn's offer better. He gets $1,000
q week.
The Universal Company has signed
up Nell Craig, formerly prominent in
serials. but absent from the silver
sheet for some time
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
KITTY GORDON IN
GLOVE FOR SALE"

Sincerity of purpose, generous ex-
penditure. consumate taste n d
proved sense of the values of both
laughter and beauty are said to
mark the return of Kitty Gordon to
the speaking-singlng stage in Love
for Sale" a comedy romance with
music, in which she appears at the
Orpheum Theater tonight, Tuesday
evening. Oct. Z. in a role and amid
surroundings which she describes as
the most beautiful and the happiest"
of her brilliant career Already
known as one of the bestd dressed
women of two continents, Miss Cor
don this time has surpassed her own
record in this always important field
and the nine gowns by Lucille and
| Baron de Mayer which she wears in
her new play cost-eXclusive of furs
and feathers-upwards of 100000
These amazing gowns mark the new
peak of feminine fashion for society
or the stage and Miss Gordon admits
that she Just revels in them"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07

The Universal Company has signed
up Nell Craig. formerly prominent in
serials. but absent from the silver
sheet for some time
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
DULL say SO

Murray and Mack. whose work as
comedians has made them famous in
the theatrical world. are announced
at the orpheum Theater Saturday,
Oct. II matinee and night They will
appear IN a musical comedy. I'll Say
So," that has won success of the most
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07

emphatic type this year. Ollie Mack.
who was famously identified with
"FinnIgan's Ball" and IA Night on
Broadway" who is associated with
Tom Murray, who wear q brilliant
reputation as eccentric comedians
They form a team of stars who can
not be equalled in their line of work.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07

Jack Pickford refused to make
hlms for his mother. who business
manages Mary. because he liked
Goldwyn's offer better. He gets $1,S00
O week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07

of capture by German ships had
passed.
With the beginning of the world
war the international yacht race
was abandoned and the Shamrock
Nv was placed in dry dock in Erie
basin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-10-07
'"THE SMARTER SET,

From all accounts, "The Smarter
Set" in their latest musical comedy,
Children of the Sum-" in which
Salem Tut Whitney and ]. Homer
Tutt, play the principal parts, is one
of the most tuneful concoctions of
fun and melody heard in many
day. The same reliable report credits
the book as being considerably out of
the ordinary for a musical show,
while the management has chosen a
spirited company to interpret Chill
dren Of the Sum-" in the same manner
as characterized it's previous produce
tions. Especially was it fortunate in
the selection of their famous bronze
chorus which for vocal ability and
winsomeness would be hard to match.
The Smarter Set" will be the at
traction at the Orpheum next Thurs
day matinee and night, and it is ad-
visable to secure tickets. early.
In the motion picture trade jour-
nails are two full page advertisements
of Goldwyn pictures. placed back TO
back One is of almost q Husband"
with Will Rogers. a b:l!:- good small
town comedy with a natural come
dian. The other is strictly Conf
Dental" with dainty Madge Kenne-
dy, comedy of quite another COM
plexion. 1t so happened that al
though they are being released at the
samc time, they both were directed
by Clarence Badger. This is about
the first time that two pictures made
by the same director for the same
company have been advertised and
released at the same time.
Charlie Chaplain's next comedy
will strike a new note. 1t will make
sport of aviation, most of it's scenes
being taken in and around airplanes
and up in the air.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
BOTH GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN
TREATIES HANG IN BALANCE

Paris-This has been an anxious day
throughout peace conference circles,
with both the German and Austrian
treaties in the balance, and every ef-
fort is being made toward early and
united action. .
The council Of four considered the
Austrian treaty in the morning to
complete the military and reparation
terms. which were omitted when the
document was delivered Monday. Lat
er. the council turned to the German
counter proposals and called in ex.
perts.
Many private conferences were also
going on. including one between Colo
mel House, OF the American delega-
tion. and A. ]. Balfour, British foreign
secretary. all seeking to clarity the
situation and determine the course of
action.
The prevailing view of those taking
part was hopeful OF early and salts
factory results. They admitted that
the conditions were difficult and that
the differences were rather sharply
drawn. but insisted that there was
nothing like an impasse or anything
threatening an agreement
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
WIRE CONTROL IS
PARTLY RELEASED
POSTMASTER GENERAL STEALS
MARCH ON CONGRESS BY
ANTICIPATING ACTION.
BURLES0N EXPLAINS REASONS
Duty Compelled Return Of Operative
Control Of the Various Properties
to Their Several Owners.

Washington.-Telegraph and tele-
phone companies, whose lines the gov
eminent has controlled since last Au-
gust l, were ordered to resume imme-
diately operations for their own ac-
count, by Postmaster General Burle-
son. The postoffice department, how
ever, under terms Of Mr.. Burleson's
order. retains a measure Of control of
the services. pending final legislative
action by Congress.
Regulations prohibiting discrimina-
tlon against wire employees because of
union affiliations, maintaining exist
ing rates and charges and instructing
companies to keep special accounts
to facilitate cost settlement between
themselves and the government, are
retained in effect under the order is.
sued by the postmaster general
Mr.. Burleson accompanied the or
der with statement giving the rea.
sons which impelled him to take the
action. He asserted that the Presi.
dent having recommended the return
OF the properties, the senate interstate
commerce committee having indicated
that immediate return was advisable
and the house committee having
through hearings manifested a desire
Tor action toward that end. he felt il
his duty to return operative control
to the various owners.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
MEASURE FIRST DRAFTED, 1875
Before Becoming Law Ratification by
the Legislatures Of the Various
States Is Necessary.

Wash:ngton.-Act:on by Congress
on equal suffrage Of a fight
Of A years duration-has ended In
adoption by the senateby a vote Of
Sc to 25 Of the historic Susan B. An
thony constitutional amendment reso-
luton.
The proposed amendment, adopted
by the house by vote ofy304 to SO.
May 81. as the first act Of the new
Congress. now goes to the states. rati.
fication by Legislatures OF three
fourths OF which Is required for It's
Incorporation In the federal constitu.
tion. IS 8 6.
The roll call showed two votes more
than the necessary two o-thirdss q \ths
'resontion, which was drafted by ad
san B. Anthony in 1875 and introduced
by Senator Sargent, Of California, in
1878.
Loud applause. unchecked by the
presiding officer, swept the senate
chamber when the final vote was an.
nounced following two days debate
and many jubilation meetings were in
progress at headquarters of various
women's organizations which have
been active in support Of the measure
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
SHAKES FIST IN
THE FACE OF LLOYD GEORGE

Observation-Disclosures debates at Sc.
fE1et stueettngs or the big four regard.
Ing proposed notifications Of the
financial clauses Of the German treaty
are threatening to disrupt the whole
fabric OF the new world order erected
with so much care during the last
five months. AS things stand now,
Premier Lloyd George is engaged in
the bitterest fight Of the whole peace
conference. his principal antagonist
being M. Clemenceau. who. responsive
to Frances appeals from the whole
burgeois and propertied classes Of
France. maintained his firm stanu
against the proposed alterations. It
is reported on excellent authority that
the Tiger went so far as to shake his
first in Lloyd Georges face. declaring
that he would never consent to the
impoverishment Of France for the ben.
eft Of the Boches. ::
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
CARLTON SAYS STRIKERS
WILL NOT BE TAKEN BACK

Atlanta, Ga. Announcement by
President Newcomb Carlton OF the
Western Union Telegraph and Cable
Company, that Morse and multiplex
operators in the southeast who went
on strike would not be reemployed
anda statement from s. ]. Konenkamp,
president OF the Commercial Tele-
graphers' Union OF America. that he
would issue a call for nationwide
strike, were the latest developments.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
APRIL RAILROAD DEFIElT,sIs
APPROXIMATELY $4,000 900

Washington. = Directo{ General
Hines estimated that the railroad
administration incurred Il deficit Of
approximately $5S,Oo0.000l In April.
making a total deficit oft$250, ,o0o, ,OOo
for the first four months of the year,
The director general reiterated. how
ever. his previously expressed judg-
ment that present economic conditions
were too much unsettled to afford d
safe basis for decision alto the ne
cessity for increased rates to Offset
the difference between income and
operating costs. For the present there
will be no raise, he added the admin
istration confining itself to practicins g
every possible economy.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
DETROIT ID FAciESssSSjoIl, ,-.l
ACTION IN IT'S CAR STRIK&

Detroit. Mich.-With the city com
pletely without traction service and
no promise OF settlement |of the
three cornered controversy between
the Detroit United Railway Company.
its striking carmen and the city coun
Gil. state officials threaten court &C
tion to relieve the situation. fearing
expansion OF the tie-up to include q
large part of southern Michigan. The
strike became effective June z.
Attorney General Groesbeck inti
mated that unless the three factions
reach an agreement he will ask a
court order compelling operation O:
the lines until an adjustment can be
effected
Not car wheel turned within the
city and there were no conferences Of
those interested.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
SHORT-llNE RAILROAD MEN
APPLAUD SPEECH OF SMITH

Observation-Disclosures that Con.
gress would dispose expeditiously Of
legislation needed to stabilize condi.
tions and return the railroads to pri.
vate ownership was expressed by Sen.
ator Smith. Of South Carolina. forme.
chairman Of the senate commerc 3
committee. in an address before the
American short-line railroad conven.
ton.
Senator Smith said he believed the
settlement fthe problem would fol.
low the teachings Of American democ.
racy, giving each man fair chance
in free fight, rather than putting II
all in one bag and pro-rating the
earnings"
His statement was applauded Wig.
orously.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
Won BRockDoRFF-RAN
MAKES FORMAL PROTEST

Paris.-Count Won Brockdorff-Rant-
Eau. head Of the German peace dele
CATION. has sent a formal letter OF pro.
test to the peace conference com.
planning that the armies Of occupation
in Germany are arbitrarily projecting
and favoring the individuals who are
attempting to establish a Rheinish re.
public. The protest adds that the
armies also are preventing loyal Ger
mans from manifesting counter feel.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
CONFEDERATE GRAVES IN
ARLINGTON DECORATED

Observation-Disclosures in the
nations capital including many gov.
ernment officials paid tribute to the
memory Of the Confederate soldier
and sailor dead buried in Arlington
National cemetery with commemora-
ton services in the Confederate sec
ton OF the cemetery. Representative
Clarence n. Stedman. OF Greensboro.
n. c., made the memorial address. The
tomb Of the unknown dead. the grave
Of General Joe Wheeler and those OF
Confederate soldiers and sailors which
occupy the Virginia hills overlooking
Washington were decorated with flow.
ers in profusion and floral s southern
cross was unveiled.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
ATTORNEY GENERAL PALMER
CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION

Observation-Disclosures OF Senator
Frelinghuysen rejecting on Attorney
General Palmer's work as alien prop
erty custodian were met with a state
ment by Mr.. Palmer asking for a pub
lie hearing on the charges and ex-
pressing great pride in the splendid
work" of the alien property custodian's s
Office. The charges were made by the
New Jersey senator during considera-
tion by the senate judiciary commit
tee Of Mr.. Palmer's nomination as at
torney general.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12

mandsd by Republicans led 3dsrS fl f6a
house. Eepublican meml lers .of the
military committee meetink with their
party's legislative steering committee,
headed by Floor Leader Mpndell. were
told to make all efforts to Surtail army
expenses without robbins hny activity
Of necessary funds, and similar re.
quest was made OF other appropriat.
ing committeeman at the Informal con-
ferences. =
Chairman Kahn told the party
leaders that the army bill authorizing
s1,10o, 100000 when passed the house
in the last Congress would be reduced
by nearly 100000 900 and later it
was learned that the naval committee
expected to cut the naval appropria-
tion bill to about ssoo.ooq.ooO, erect
ing a saving Of more than 800, 900 900
over the amount carried when the
measure was in the last Congress.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
TO ATTEMPT NONSTOP
TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT

London.-The British dirigible R-34.
the largest rigid airship in the world.
will attempt a flight across the AT
lantic about the middle Of June. 1t is
planned to travel from Scotland to a
landing somewhere ir. the vicinity of
Atlantic City where she will take on
petrol and then return. The dirigi-
BILE will have an American officer on
board as a passenger. The trip is ex.
pected to take about 48 hours, carry.
ing q crew OF 80.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12

and sense Of responsibility. The
American people, native and foreign
born. have fought together In the war
to save democracy. They must fight
side by side to keep the stronghold
OF democracy against enemies from
without and within, and to vanquish
those enemies and prevail and be Sc
cure they must be truly democratic, In
thought and deed and service. mem.
bers Of one great family of freemen,
which cannot be until they understand
one anot9Ss and keep step In the
march OF rdkress.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
CONGRESS WILL NOT REPEAL
BEER AND. WINE POvlSjoN

Observation-Disclosures Capper, Of
Kansas. in an address before the ma.
tional convention of the Anti-Saloon
League Of America, predicted that
President Wilson's recommendation
that congress repeal the provision
against beer and light wines in the
wartime prohibition act would be over.
whelmingly defeated II brought to a
vote. The Kansas senator declared
he much regretted tho presidents atti.
tude on this matter.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
DANIELS MAY BE OFFERED
UNIVERSITY PRESIDENCY

Washington-North Carolinians here
think there ia serious movement on
in North Carolina to make Secretary
Daniels president Of the state uni
versity. The name OF Mr.. Daniels
was not suggested until within the last
few days. after he made short visit
to his old home at Goldsboro, upon
his return from abroad.
It Is believed here that Mr.. Daniels
would accept the position II It is OF.
fered by the board OF tIustees.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
LEAK PROBE" IS ON
IN PEACE TREATY
BILL TO END WIRE CONTROL sY
THE GOVERNMENT, CHIEF
MATTER OF INTEREST.
TO PARE DOWN . ARMY BILL
Senate viii Decide Question Of Imm,,.
nifty Of Senators Lodge and Borah
In Withholding Information.

hington.-Congress enters the
fourth week OF the new session with
broadening activities and increased
speed urged by leaders.
The socalled peace treaty leak"
Investigation and the bill to end gov.
ernment control of the wires constt
tutes the senate's work of principal
interest, while the house plans to en-.
gage in cleanup of appropriation
bills, starting with the pairing Gown of
the $S00,OOO,000 army bill. investiga-
lions OF army and shipping affairs and
also election Of Victor Berger, social
ist, Of Wisconsin, also will be started
by committees.
Leaders on both sides are anxioua
Tor the investigation to start, however.
and before the end Of the week it NAV
be we'll under way.
One OF the first difficulties to com
pltcate the inquiry doubtless will be
tne question Of senatorial immunity
as 1t applies to Senators Lodge and
Borah in connection. with their state
ments OF the existence Of treaty COP
les in New York.
Senator Hitchcock, Of Nebraska, and
other Democrats Of the committee, will
oppose this view, holding that no such
immunity can be invoked to hold back
facts OF material Importance to the
inquiry. They declare the charges
made by the two senator's are too So
rious to be dropped now. The names
Of many men prominent IN national
politics and in financial circles, haye
been mentioned about the scal5foL ~
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
AUTHORITIES OF EIGHT CITIES
INTERCHANGE BOMB pRoBERS

New York-The eight cities in
which bomb outrages were perpetrat.
ed have arranged for an interchange
Of police officers to facilitate co-opera-
tion OF all the agencies at work run.
ming down the radicals responsible for
the explosion. it was announced at po-
lice headquarters here. The state
ment came at the close Of a confer
ence between federal agents and rep.
resentatives Of the municipal police
departments Of various cities.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1919-06-12
THE WITHHOLDING OF TREATY
CAUSES SHARP SENATE DEBATE

Washington-Smator Lodge. chair
man Of the senate foreign relations
committee, told the senate he had
seen in the hands Of business inter-
ests in New York a copy Of the
treaty with Germany given out by
an American representative at Paris,
but withheld from the senate.
The statement caused a sharp de-
bate upon the course OF President
Wilson and the state department re-
garding publication Of the treaty text