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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Wrangel's Army
Has Heavy Losses
(By Associated Pressl

Sebastopol-The efforts of General
Baron Wrangel, anti-Bolshevik leader
in South Russia, to take the Kakhovka
bridgehead have resulted in failure
with heavy losses forces in killed and
wounded and in material captured by
the Bolsheviki. The killed included
the general commanding the Barbe-
witch cavalry corps. General Wran-
gels troops have been thrown back
into the Taurid4 area, behind the
Dnieper, which they still control. Leon
Trotsky, the Russian soviet war min
lister, is said to personally be directing
the Dnieper campaign from Orel.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Madison Girls Don't Bob Hair.

Madison, Wis.-Madison girls are
not bobbing their hair as much as
they formerly did, according to beauty
shops. The style. seems to be pass
ing out. Mrs. E. w. Courtney of the
Varsity beauty shop, declares that not
a fourth as many girls have had their
hair bobbed this year as last. And
those girls who have already cut their
hair are wearing false hair until their
own grows in again. The style really
more of fad, was more extreme
here, especially among university girls
than in the east.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Boy Injured in
Motor Accident
Emil Sepponin, Bicycle Rider, is Vic
tim Of Saturday Evening Acct
den on Garden Street.

Emil Sepponin, residing at 218
North Ridge street, suffered severe
bruises on Saturday evening when the
bicycle on which he was riding col
lided with an automobile driven by
Stephen Heimer, 961 Salem avenue.
The accident took place at the corner
of Garden and Rowland avenue. The
automobile was not being driven at a
high rate Of speed and the bicycle was
struck as Sepponin turned from Gar
den street into Rowland avenue. The
driver of the automobile took the in
jured boy to the Kcnosha hospital and
III. G. E. Thompson was called to at
tend him. Later on he was taken to
his home and it was that his injuries
were not of a dangerous nature.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
KenOshan Joins
the Marine Corps
Cleo Racine is Received Into the Corps
at the Station in
Milwaukee.

Cleo Racine, who formerly resided
at 575 Simmons street, Kenosha, has
enlisted in the United States Marine
Corps at Milwaukee and been trans
ferred to the Paris Island training
barracks of the Marines. After re-
ceiving his recruit training and get
ting the rough edges off, Racine will
be sent to the vocational schools of
the Marines now located at Quantico,
and will be attached to the famous
Fifth Regiment of Marines, who won
their fame at Belleau Woods and
Chateau Thierry during the world war
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Democratic Candidate
Coming Next Saturday
Prof. Paul S. Reinsch to Speak at Yari-
GUS Places in Kenosha County in
Support of His Candidacy.

Paul S. Reinsch, Milwaukee, Demo
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator, is to edo" Kenosha and Racine
counties on next Saturday and it is
expected that he will make formal adj
dresses in both Racine and Kenosha.
The program for his day in the two
counties has not been made out in
detail but it will be announced to the
Democratic leaders later in the week.
Candidate Reinsch is not widely known
in this county. He has been abroad for
a number of years representing the
United States in China and he has not
been widely known as a political lead
err. He is strongly supporting the
League of Nations and the Democratic
platform The announcement of the
time for his address in Kenosha on
Saturday will be made later in the
week.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Seek Ambrose Small
at Badger Capital
by Associated Press. }

Madison visa search for Am
brose j Small, Toronto multi million
aire, who disappeared last December,
centers in Madison. Detective Austin
Mitchell who has been on direct
chase for the missing man, spent yes
terday in Milwaukee and last night,
came here where he expects to find a
clue that will lead to his whereabouts.
Small disappeared after depositing
$1,000,000 in a Toronto bank and after
a nationwide search-for him no trace
was discovered
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
LOCAL CHAPTER
HIGH IN STATE
d. A. r. Representatives
Return from Convention
at Wisconsin Rapids.

Mrs. J. H. Holm, regent of Kenosha
Chapter of the D. A. R., and Miss
Emma Brister, vice regent of the local
chapter, have returned from the
twenty-fourth annual state conference
Of the Daughters of the American
Revolution held in Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin, October IA and Is, with
ranks with the best and surpasses
many chapters in the accomplishment
of Americanization aims, which have
been emphasized in the national pro-
gram for 1920-21.
One hundred and twenty-five dele
gates attended the convention sessions
held in the Congregational church in
Wisconsin Rapids. There were none
of the election thrills to make the
occasion memorable, but the program
arranged for the two days combined
a business and entertainment schedule
par excellence.
Entertained by Hostess Chapter.
Kenosha's delegates are liberal in
their praise of the hospitality ex-
tended by the hostess chapter as a unit
and by individual members. Mrs. L.
P. Witter, chairman of the entertain
ment committee was hostess at re-
ception Thursday evening. A very
interesting program was presented.
Other events included teas, dinners
and number Of sightseeing trips to
iy,+n - trAo 4ho ri nv
The most interesting address to Ke-
nosha's representatives was given by
William Fortell, D. D., of the Mutual
Lyceum Bureau, New York. He sub
stituted for Captain R. M. Gibson,
state adjutant of The American Lee
gion. Mr.. Fortell is widely known
as an orator of much ability. His
talk emphasize the spiritual side of
patriotism. He was apprehensive of
conditions as they exist today and
made an urgent appeal to the patrio-
tism of the Daughters of the Ameri-
can Revolution to aid in overcom-
ing conditions which threaten the
welfare of the nation.
The appearance of Mrs. E. Ward
Blaisdell of of Milwaukee, in q musical
program, was commented upon as an
example of what an excellent mother
may accomplish in the world of music
and club circles. Mrs. Blaisdell is the
mother of five children. She is noted
for the perfect management of her
home and for her social duties made
necessary by her husbands profession
as dentist. However, she finds OPP
portunity for the cultivation of her
voice and for participation in club life.
She is the state secretary Of the D.
A. R. and serves in various capacities
in other organizations. Her appear
ance as vocalist on a club program
has been responsible for an invita-
tion to make records for the Bruins
wick company and she will shortly
take up this work.
A discussion considering the hold
ing of future conventions in Milwau-
kee resulted in the decision that more
interest is aroused when the meetings
are held in different points through
out the state, offering opportunity for
each chapter to assume the duties of
hostess committee. The 1921 confer
ence will be held in Oshkosh.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Recent Law Demands
that Guns Be Broke

E. J. Fox, conservation officer, Ke
nosha county, Wisconsin, this morning
announced that a recent law compels
all sportsmen to "break" their guns
when riding in any automobile, motor
cycle, buggy, wagon or other vehicle.
This will have a tendency towards
maintenance of the law and will pre-
vent great number of accidents. The
state has attached penalty of fifty
dollars and costs to any and all offend
ers of this law upon apprehension.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
sTARTs DIVORCE ACTION
By Associated Press }


Racine, Wis.-Capt. William Broth
erton, U. S. NJ, Of the Battleship S.
Carolina, registered at Racine hotel,
has started divorce action in the cir
cult court against, Mrs. Alice Wood
Brotherton, charging cruel and inhu-
man treatment. Mrs. Brotherton is
registered at the same hotel.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
RETURNS TO HOME SWEET HOME

III I . ANANJ = AAO4EAA4 . " A1A4A n O4fK It.
Moundsville, w. Va.-Prison life has
been made so attractive at the state
penitentiary here that four men who
recently took French leave Of the insti-
tuition are back voluntarily Stanford
Wiley, life termer who has served II
years, next to the Oldest man in pris-
on, got his chance and escaped. He
found living conditions had changed
and the high cost of everything made
him long for the prison where he had
nothing to worry about so he returned.
ed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
BANDITS GET $4,000.

icy AsSoclhted PreSsI
Chicago-Three bandits held up
messenger for the State Commercial
and Savings Bank of Chicago today
and escaped in a waiting automobile
with $4,000. The holdup was staged
at busy intersection.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
MR. nEMPsEY. LOOK OuTl

Columbus, O.-Soon as they could
vote, co-eds at Ohio State University
wanted to know how to fight. "We're
going to teach them iiu-jitsu and box
ing" says Miss Ethel Scofeld head
of physical education department.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
BANDIT CELEBRATES REpRIsAL.

BANDIT CELEBRATES KEPKISAL.
Columbus, o. When George NEIGH
ter, twenty, Akron bandit, learned
fourteen minutes before he was
scheduled to die in the electric chair
that he had been, granted another
month to live, he celebrated by play
ing the Follies' song ooh, Death,
Where is Thy Sting?" on the phono-
graph in his cell.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
JONES TO STICK.

Iowa City, lathe board of control
have re-appointed Coach Howard H..
Jones as director of athletics and foot
ball coach Of Iowa University. His
new contract calls for five year term.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
"WHAT,s IN A NAME"

Charlestown, w. Va.-Nearly all of
Charlestowns mail goes to Charleston,
the state capital, so citizens are 60
ing to ask the legislature to change
this towns name.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21

Nearly 100000 passengers daily
patronize the 1850 miles of surface
and elevated railways in Chicago.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Parties


miscellaneous shower given in honor
Of Miss Anna Gentsch, at the home
of Mrs. Jack Olson, Erie street, Fri
day night. Miss Gentsch received an
assortment of gifts. The feature of
the evenings entertainment was a
mock wedding, carried out in elaborate
detail. A sweet course was served at
eleven o'clock. Covers were placed
for thirty guests.
Mrs. L. Moch gave party of Hal
lowe'en appointment for her son,
George Koelzow, Saturday evening.
Games, bunco and dancing formed the
program Awards were given to Elmer
Zeich, Rosalie Speck and Julia Sur
prise. A course supper was served to
the following guests: Misses Loretta
Fowich Gussie Hansen, Julia Sur
prise, Ruth Henricksen, Anna Speck,
Olga Kautz, Rosalie Speck and Agnes
Thurman, Jack Brunce, Teddie Mel
son, Harold Schaeffer, Ward McCar-
ron, Franklin Randall, William Schu-
lien, Joseph Majdeski and Walter Foth.
Mrs. Frank Novasel, 1854 Garden
street, was the SURPRISE at party
given by coterie of her friends on
Saturday evening. Games and music
furnished the program for the even
ing. A sweet course was served at
ten o'clock Those present were Misses
Periia and Minnie Rossetti, Catherine
Novascome, Viola Crooke, Mrs. Vero-
MICA Crooke, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ros-
setti, John Crooke, Mr.. and Mrs Step
sen Crooke, Matt Chatnick.
Mrs. George Linderman, Lake aven-
ue, was hostess for party of thirty
five guests in celebration of the Sorty
/ eighth birthday anniversary Of Mr.
Lindermann Sunday Autumn flowers
were used in the decorative motif for
dinner which was served at six
o'clock. Cards entertained the guests
after dinner. Out-of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs R. Drink&ine, Waukegan.
Mrs. William Krause, 865 Prairie
avenue, entertained fourteen guests
Saturday afternoon in celebration of
the ninth birthday anniversary of her
daughter, LAVA. A sweet course was
served after the usual program of
games.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21

A large bank in New York loans
radium to hospitals without cost.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21

The first known photograph was
made by Daguerre in 1920.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
Greek King Is
Nearing the End
fRu Aasociatad p-ass,

Athens-King Alexander, whose con-
dltion has been most grave, seemed
worse today, owing to congestion of
the lungs. Newspapers here speculate
on his successor, should his illness
terminate fatally. A number of foreign
princes are suggested for the throne.
1t appears that Prince Charles of
Belgium, younger son of King Albert
and Queen Elizabeth, is the favorite.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21

Powdered shark hide has been found
to be hard enough to cut diamonds.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21

want ads bring the results.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1920-10-21
By Nick West

Some anti-sufragists have said
That wonen-folks were stupid,
And shouldn't have the vote but
should
Stick close TO pies and Cupid.
But since the women down in Maine
Showed how they picked the win
ners
I reckon wen admit they've done
Quite srnartiy for beginners.
The Washington times., 1920-09-27
"Florodora" and "Clarence" Are Big Hits Here

not add TO her fervor. She 10 . rather
chilled person with q singabie voice.
Walter Woolrs splendid baritone
was heard to advantage In The
Sheltering Palm" and. all In all. he
was quite as good as the part re-
quired.
william Dsnforth. q seasoned low
comedy performer. did well with the
hypnotist palmist and phrenologist,
and one Of his new lines 10 worthy OF
quotation. Let's go lAw-breaking.
he says. and away they go to get "A
drink OF something besides grape
juice.
"Florodora" has been revsmped. Its
book contains but n particle OF the
original. and some of the new lines
are not above mediocrity. But. as u
whole, IL is lively and entertaining.
In addition To Hello. People"
Come TO st. Georges" from The
Belle of Mayfair" has been interpo-
lated with success.
h IL last nights reception offers any
criterion. 'Florodora" should play 10
large houses this week.
The Washington times., 1920-09-27
LOEW'S PALACE
The Love Flower"

ID. w. Grifnth's directoral genius
for photoplsy making and the su-
preme artistry OF his production meth
DDS have never been displayed in q
fashion more striking than in The
Love Flower" the latest ID. w. Grit
nth epic, which had it's first showings
In Washington yesterday at Loew's
Palace Theater, where II began a run
of week.
The Love Flower" is unquestion-
ably one OF the very finest OF all Grif-
fith's work 1t has the sweeping.
powerful climaxes of THE Birth OF a
Nation" an exquisite beauty more
than Hearts of the
World" and it's atmosphere. OF the
tropics Is greatly intensified over that
other Griffith tropical production.
The Idol Dancer" In word. The
Love Flower" is in a class by itself
as a Griffith production.
1t Is based on Ralph Stocks story
In Golfers Weekly. BLACK Beach
and it's cast Is headed by Richard Bar
thelmess and Carol Dempster. II is
langourous with the lure OF the trop-
les and yet gusty with the passion OF
the South Seas The Bahamas pro-
vided the producer with a paradise OF
settings. and in scenic investiture.
Photographic and lighting effects II
stands almost alone.
1t tells the story of a murderer who
would have been acquitted on grounds
Of the unwritten law. who fees to an
unchar ted island in the South Seas
and there. with his daughter, lives In
comparative peace. The girl meets
on a visit to a nearby island, the boy
of her dreams. but when he returns
to find her, he brings with him. quite
unwittingly, a detective searching fol-
her father.
In an effort to rid her father of this
menace. the girl even attempts to kill
her lover, but. in the end. the father
and the detective come face to face
and in a terrific battle on the face Ct
a cliff. they are carried into the ocean
and the father escapes after convinc-
| ing the detective he is dead. BY this
ruse they are rid of that menace for
ever. and the boy. the girl and the
father live happily ever after on this
island retreat.
Carol Dempster Is a veritable de.
| light as the girl of the story and
portrayal OF the boy who loves her
The captions of the picture are ar
added charm Of the production. ant
| those who crave the best in photo
play entertainment cannot AFFORD tc
miss this showing of The Love Flow
err" A long array of added program
hits gives variety and appeal to re-
markable bill.
The Washington times., 1920-09-27
| LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"The Right to Love"

1.-The Right to Love- George Fitz
maurice's second big independent pro
duction, featuring Mae Murray anc
David Powell in a production vastly
more gripping and infinitely greater
than ION With the Dance" was Of
fered for the first time in Washing
tton yesterday at Loew's Columbis
Theater as the second production in
that theater's 192O-21 series Of photo
play super attractions.
The Right to Love" Is a tale o!
passion, beauty and splendor. back
grounded against the opulent color
and vivid atmosphere of Constantine
pie and the land OF the Sultans. II
was scenarized by Guido Bergere and
personally directed by Mr.. Fitzmau-
rice with a cast OF exceptionally bril-
liant photoplayers that includes Alma
Tell. Holmes L. Herbert, and others In
addition TO the featured stars.
In essense, it is the story OF Lady
Falkland, wife OF the British repre-
sentative at Constantinople, who is at
tempting, to divorce her in order to
marry her mistress. By series OF
particularly nendish acts against his
wife. Falkland forces her to flee to a
place on his estate, to Wh1ch ne senos
a prince under promise to compromise
Lady Falkland.
When the prince succeeds In plac
ing the wife in a compromising posi-
tion, the husband attempts to press
his divorce action against her and In
despair, the wife appeals for help to
an American diplomatic attache who
is already in love with her and whom
she secretly loves, also.
There Is a stormy scene between the
two men that eliminates In a quar-
rel and in the killing of the husband
by the diplomat. The diplomat flees.
but when the tortured wife is accused
of the murder, he returns to bear the
blame. Through n clever use on the
part of a native officer. however. the
diplomat Is acquitted and with the
woman he loves at his side, he le1N os
for America to nnd happiness.
The part OF the wife is played with
artistry and brilliant
emotional power by the beautiful
Mae Murray, and David Powell scores
forcibly in tho role of tho diplomat.
The picture is one OF rare power and
beauty. and. coupled with the added
attraction OF tho Columbia program,
is n picture that no one can afford to
forego
The Washington times., 1920-09-27
MOORE'S GARDEN
Half an Hour"

Dorothy Dalton, heroine Of scores
of picture successes. appeared yester-
| day at Moores Garden Theater in the
premier showing in Washington of her
latest production, Half an Hour" a
| perfect adaptation Of the famous play
| of the same name by Sir James NJ.
Barrie, as presented by Paramount
Aircraft.
Miss Dalton Is an actress of unusual
charm and cleverness, and her per
sonal magnetism is Of that irresistible
quality which renders its possessors
at once distinguished and popular.
In Half an Hour" she has role OF
such exceptional dramatic value that
she is given every opportunity for the
display of all the histrionic talent she
possesses. Her portrayal OF the char
acter of Lady Lillian will undoubt-
edIy prove another popular triumph.
1t has been announced that Half
an Hour" is the first OF several mas
terpieces Of Sir James NJ. Barric's
which are to be produced for the
screen in the coming months. An
other of Sir James stories has pre-
viously been presented to Washington
picture patrons. "The Admirable erich.
Female"
The heroine of the present story is
Lady Lillian, practically sold by her
impoverished father when she be-
comes the wife of Carson, a wealthy
American. He loves her. but her at
titude toward him finally leads him
to treat her cruelty and she becomes
involved in a secret affair with Hugh
Paton, an Englishman of her station
In life. She is about to run away
with him and IL at his apartment for
that purpose when she learns that he
Is unfaitAful. At the same time news
comes of his death in a motor accI-
dent. Dramatic events ensue, at the
end Of which time. a short half hour,
Lady Lillian realizes her mistake and
becomes reconciled with her husband.
small cast that makes up for
what IL lacks in numbers by the
ability and perfect casting OF it's
players supports Miss Dalton, Charles
Richman. n well-known actor OF stage
and screen appearing opposite, others
seen being Albert Barrett, Frank
Losee. II. Cooper Cline. and Hazel
Turney,
Excellent short subjects are pre-
sented in conjunction with the feature.
the multiple reel comedy, another of
Sewell Ford's famous Torchy stories,
entitled "Torchy in High" with
Johnny Hines in the stellar role, be-
ing Enthusiastically received Japanese
Judo" an exempliflcation of the an
cient and honorable art of self-defense,
and showing the science OF overcom-
ing by yielding as demonstrated by
experts, proving intensely interesting,
together with an exclusive showing
OF the Fox News reel.
Special orchestral features ren.
dered by the Garden Orchestra. under
the direction Of claude V. Burrows.
complete program that will un-
doubte6ly win well-deserved popu-
larlty during the course Of its presen-
-knfAnn.
The Washington times., 1920-09-27
POLACK SHOW COMES.

That something new under tho sun
for which the solemn philosopher
searched In vain, has been found
among the attractions of the Polack
Brothers Twenty Big Shows, which
will exhibit at Fifteenth and II
streets northwest, all this week start
ing tomorrow,
Irving J. Poisck, sole owner Of the
Polack Brothers Shows, has many
new riding devices, mechanical and
feature shows, which he Is Offering
the amusement folks this year, there
by assuring patrons something new
which will be indeed treat in this
particular line Of amusement.
II requires thirty cars to transport
the psraphernalis Of the Polack
shows which consists OF sixteen
tented attractions, five riding d.vices
and many other features