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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

It,would be improper, of course, in advance of
the official inquiries to attempt to fix the blame for
yesterdays deplorabe trolley accident but all the
indications point to failure Of the human factor in
the safety system, and the coroner should conduct
his Investigations with the idea of bringing out
clearly the personal element On every hand and
all over the world today there is evidence that peo
pie are not thinking enough about the job in hand.
The most effective way TO bring that sort Of mental
shiftlessness and personal Indifference to an end
is to hold the strikers and the blunderers strict
personal accountability.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06
JUDICIAL

EdS State Supreme Court-Frank H. Lively, Of
Kanawha County.
For circuit court-winfeld Scott Meredith. Of
Eatrmont
nor Criminal Court Emmett NJ. showalter. Of
Fairmont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

Mon is te 1erriest species Of The crcat0ni all above
and Bslop him are serious.-Addison
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06
MONDAY EVENING. sEPTDBER s. 1920.
FHE REP i BIICAN IIGAhI
NATIONAL.

For Fresident-Warren e. Harding, Of Ohio.
For vice President Calvin Coolidge, OF Mass.
For congress-Ben Roscnbloom, OF Wheeling.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06
Dresses at $3.50
A Feature Exhibit

This grouping Of Dresses has al
ready this season been replenished
with new modes. They have sold 50
fast that we found our initial order
ing was insufficient to supply the de-
nand. They are very good Dresses;
made of alI-wool serge and tricotine,
beautifully braided and embroidered
mostly navy blue They show the tend
ency Of lesser prices-formerly one
has paid more for the same values.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06
SIGNIFICANT sTATEMEMT.

MANY Of those people who were.willing to permit
1V1 the Traction companys valuation. Of its gas
property to pass unchalenged were unable to under
stand just what the company was trying 10 do when
it asked the Public Service commission to permit rate
advances ,yich in effect promised to amount to 90
per cent Perhaps the following extract from adj
dress which Frank B. Pryor, manager Of the Gas
department of the NJ v. r., made before the mem
be-s OF The West Virginia Natural Gas association at
the convention held last week in Charleston will throw
a little light on that:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

The uppermost thought in the minds
Of all natural gas officials today iS How
can we return TO our atoekholders their
Investment" and l am safe in saying that
every Official and stockholder in natural
gas company would be delighted If he or
they could see some way in which their
investment could be returned. The hope
of profit has long since gone glmmerlng
and with the abnormal and alarming de-
cline of production throughout the entire
industry, any thoughts of an adequate re-
turn on investment are visionary.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

The reference to all hope Of profit having gone glim-
merns is natural enough in view Of the circumstances
under which the address was made but is pure bunk
nevertheless The admission thai the companies are
trying to find way to return their money to the stock
holders the significant feature But why should the
public be asked to pay enough between the present
and the time when the gas disappears not only to pro-
vide fair dividend rate but also to make it possible
for the companies to get from under with clear bal
ance sReetp
1t is no fault of the gas consuming public if the COM
panes have been so mismanaged that provision was
made for the evil day which their officials know just
around the corner. For every dollar of investment that
was put into the gas companies many dollars have been
taken out in the form Of dividends The books will
show that. How much cream was skinned off in
the various mergers and changes in ownership which
are part of the history Of all the West Virginia
gas companies no one probably will ever take the
trouble to find out but any way the matter is regarded
there is no reason why the Public Service commission
should synpahizc with the companies to the extent Of
permitting them 10 perpelratc legoized robbery
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

At the lower price we offer many
models that look as if they should
sell for at least $5o-their smartness
and excellent value is 50 apparent.
Running on upwards one finds
Dresses that are far the most beau
tiful we have ever shown. They will
captivate one with their modish lines,
their new trimmings of embroidery
and beading. Full value is certain to
be the result Of Fall purchases in our
Dress section.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-09-06

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
RIALTO.
Constance Binney and
Charlie Chaplin.

Full value for ones admission fee
is received at Aoore's Rialto Theater
this week. the management present
| ing a double bill. which for diversity
Of subject and amusing features. 10
most worth while.
Constance Binney, known as Amer
ica's most representative girl" heads
the program in her latest Realart
production. THE Stolen Kiss" . Aim
adoption Of the book Little Miss
By-the-Day," by Lucille Van Sylke.
the star scoring an emphatic hit
Miss Binney's exceptional ability as
displayed in her recent production
"Erstwhile Susan" was instrumental
in bringing her forward as a define
ator Of appealing characters. In this
presentation her recognition will be
even more firmly established. AZ
Felicia Day--and Octavia. her mother.
Miss Kinney assuming a dual role
she offers an exquisite bit of acting.
The Stolen Kiss" Is q picture which
embraces every shade Of emotion.
Comedy runs counter to appealingly
pathetic moments. while a shade Of
delicately handled romance II always
in evidence.
Tho story details the adventures Of
a little girl brought up in q Brook
Ign mansion under the rules which
govern a French family. Forced to
play by herself. she develops a keen
sense OF Imagination, and this gift
proves to be the means whereby she
not only saves her home in later life.
but also discovers . youthful sweet
heart loses him. and again 10 finally
brought to his arms.
The second half OF the bill Is de-
voted to a repeat showing Of Charlie
Chaplin's original production for the
First National Exhibitors. "A Dogs
Life" considered to be one OF the
best and most laugh-provoking com
edies Chaplin has ever made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
METROPOLITAN.
Clara Kimball Young In
The Forbidden Woman"

A photoplay bill that fulnlis the
highest office OF the motion picture
Is on view at Crandall's Metropolitan
TheAter this week. Seldom indeed
has SO exquisite a quality OF artistry
been carried throughout the length
OF so skillfully balanced program OF
de luxe feature and diversified sup
pleme itaries.
The chief feature Of the list of at
fractions that played to tremendous
crowds yesterday Is THE Forbidden
Woman" in which the title role 10
taken by Clara Kimball Young. radi-
ant In character that Is completely
within the range of her extraordinary
talents. The story 10 from the novel
OF the same name. by Lenore ]. Cof-
fee and concerns the love affairs OF
q beautiful Partisan artistic. who is
grossly misJudged by reason OF the
moral delinquencies Of some OF her
more ardent admirers. The dramatic
clash essential to tho dramatic
strength which tho plot possesses Is
resultant from the genuine love that
eventually springs up between Diana
Sorel and a young American whose
sister is tho widow OF a roue whose
suicide is unjustly attributed to
DANES influence In his life. The mar
rative is ono that progresses in a
most logical and orderly manner to
a charming denouement The acting
of a cast that includes in addition
to Miss Young, Conway Tearle. Win
ter Hall. Kathryn Adams and host
of players OF equal note. places the
subject on an unusually high plane.
The scenic investiture with which
this magnificently staged picture is
embellished establishes a new stand
ard of pictorial elegence. The indoor
settings are in no way inferior in
point of artistic effect to the entranc-
ingly beautiful natural backgrounds
upon which the pivotal scenes Of the
drama are filmed.
Supplementing this exceptional
achievement In cinematography are q
series of equally noteworthy features
Of shorter length.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
PALACE.
Charles Ray in
% AI~ Tln.L A~1-v

Alarm LUCK Andy.
Alarm Clock Andy" Is one Of those
Charles Ray pictures that Is pretty
sure to live up to its title and wake
up the town. 1t is the feature OF a
spectacular program that includes Mr.
and Mrs. Carter de Haven in a COM
edy triumph called Teasing the Soil,
sweeping and timely overture Sc
lection, Gems OF the Emerald Isle, %
and a number Of splendid added at
fractions OF both aim and musical
variety.
Charles Ray is>cast in the role OF a
motor truck salesman. awkward.
ruralized and afflicted with a habit OF
suffering. He has his troubles, try
ing to get along, even when he pat
terms after Blinker. the firms star
salesman. But the suffering Andy
falls in love with the boss daughter,
and when chance throws Andy in the
way OF q big truck deal he not only
impersonates the star salesman and
gets away with the deal, but proves
to the girl that he's alive and worthy
Of all her affection.
Tho De Haven comedy, Teasing the
Soil" is a bucolic adventure In anna
teur agriculture, and from the stand
point of humorous values 1t even
eclipses "Hoodooed," the De Haven
comedy that constituted last weeks
Palace added hit. The added cinema
novelties make the Palace a place of
rare delight this week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
STRAND.
His Temporary Wife,"
Featuring Rubye De Remer

Moore's Strand Thester gives, rs
the feature attraction this week. THIS
Temporary Wife," Joseph Levering's
initial production with an all-star
cast including Rubyc De Remer, EG-
mund Breese. Mary Boland. Eugene
Strong. w. T. Carlton and others.
Briefly the story concerns q train
cd nurse who is chosen to care Tor
wealthy old man. more for her
beauty than her ability Arthur his
only son. is infatuated with a woin.
an Of questionable character, thereof
arousing parental anger. A plot is
formed to marry Arthur to the wom-
an in question thereby winning his
legacy. the money to be passed on
to q confederate of Verna Devorc.
The old man disinherits his son due
to his refusal to break with Vcrra
Devore. A few days later the old
man dies after having handed to An
nabelle Rose, his nurse. a sealed en-
velope labeled mot to be opened Tor
sixty days The nurse is accused OF
negligence and discharged. She an
swers an advertisement: WANTED: A
Temporary Wife; Immediate Sepa-
ration" on the advice of tho old
mans lawyer to find that the adver-
tiser Is her patients son. who plans
such a marriage in order to get the
inheritance and upon the annulment
to marry the Devore woman.
The denouement showing how the
son is finally brought to his senses
eventually learnig to love his tenn
porary wife brings a most interest
ing story to a thrillingly dramatic
close.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
CRANDALLS.
J. Warren Kerrigan in
The Lord Loves the Irish

Inc LORD Loves the lr1Sh.
The conspicuous mimctic gifts OF j.
Warren kerrigan have seldom been
given such wide scope ~ in "The Lord
Loves the Irish," the photodrama
written especially for him by Monte
N. katterjohn, which was shown for
the frst time in the Capital At Gran
dalrs Theater yesterday, where it will
remain tho chief feature OF an excel
lent bill Of photoplays through
Wednesday.
In the early scenes Of the picture
the star 10 seen As . young farmland
amid the beautiful and quaint sur
roundings that characterize the
countrywide in Glengarry, Ireland.
Then the action shifts to New York.
where are revealed in rapid and thrill
ing succession glimpses OF the pres
ent-day political system. the bank ns
system, the police system and certain
aspects of life among the counter
letters on the lower East Side. A
thread of delicateIy woven romance
entwines itself with tho episodes in
tho story that occasion moments of
breathless excitement Through all
OF the variant moods OF the authors
tale MI Kerrigan dominates the ac-
tion and brings to every scene that
virility and authoritative command
for which he IL so widely celebrated.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15

EuIene ''''''s '''''''''' :. ~
TAhi. .......s.''.'.. mario MSNopno'
Emile orostete. ..........'..J JACK. fsul'oh
As a farce In the original French.
and played in Paris, Mimi" might be
q scream. Translated and transport
ed across the seas. mimi" becomes
one of q lengthy procession OF bed
room comedies interpreted with
music and dainty damsels. When the
head of = bank IL a confirmed roue'
feeding upon the wives Of his under
linss. situations may easily arise
seas. Over hero-well. we haven't
progressed that far. maybe.
Because Robert Perronet could not
land would mott offer his real wife,
but prevailed upon Mimi lie Grande,
q music hall vamp. to come to his as
sistance in order that he. like the
others. might purchase preferment In
the Banque Mayonnaise, you have
the raison detre for this show. II
10 in two acts and three scenes.
Half of Mimi" prepares one for
tho complications to follow. The com
plications persist. with mistaken
Identities. wild gsllops into closets,
bathrooms. etc, etc. down to the ANAL
custom 10 these days In bedroom
and really not . bit naughty.
Fred Walton. as an amorous old
ster. carried the brunt of the comedy
and with entire success. His Chi
ness SerenAde" with Marie Neon
nell. as Minis Chinese maid. Is q
delicious musical bit quite the best
In the performance.
Chapine. as the vamp, has small
opportunity for showing her musical
range. but she makes the most OF
It, Yes. at times she resembles a
real vamp. that Is. the vamp of the
movies. We've never seen any vaInps
In real life.
r.. c. Pitkin. as the roue. Is con-
vincing and remarkably nimble on
his toes.
Judging from Jack Paulton's work
a. q bill collector. the French kind
differs greatly from those we have
| met. Can you imagine = bill collec-
tor begging for money? Oh. wurra,
wurra!
Exceedingly tasteful settings. an
energetic chorus. speedy action from
start to finish. with here and there
| . tune worth while. mark Mimi
But. really. it's not very naughty.
/. A u.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
BELASCO.
Mimi" MusicaliIAtion
NJ French Earrs

Of TftuCh HTCe.
MIMI" described as "a bonnie
bouche OF mirth and melody" with
the books and lyrics by Adolf Philip
and Edward Psulton. music by Adolf
Philip and produced under the d.
rection OF Lawrence Msrston opened
last night at the Belssco before an
appreciative audience.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
Current Weeks Offerings at the Theaters

You, Old ireland. God Bless You.
Good Bye" and TITS An Irish Girl !
Love, and She's Just Like You"
They forced him to come before the
curtain between the second and third
acts, and he sang wild Irish Rose"
and Mother Machree." which were
called for from the audience. He also
made q little speech. In which he said
that a Sunday night opening must
seem strange to some OF his Wash
ington friends. and glanced signin-
cAntIy at q few vacant seats
But wait and see that house We'd
nesdAy. Wednesdays St. Patrick's
Day j. Il. s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
FOLLY.
Edmond Hayes
Own Show.

Edmond Hayes "Own Show" is the
attraction at the Folly Theater this
week. The entertainment, brimful
of surprises and novel features,
opened to big houses yesterday.
Edmond Hayes and Bob Mack. the
original "bozo," divide the honors In
the stellar roles. Miss Gertrude
O'Connor sings a number Of the latest
song hits in good fashion. while Ida
Emerson proved herself to be quite q
favorite among the audience. Others
deserving special mention are Miss
Dolly La Sale. May Lorimer, Harry
Hills. Pat Mccarthy, and John Nc
Kinnon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
GREATER PENN GARDENS.

a special party night will be Of
fered at the Greater Penn Gardens.
where a st. Patrick's day dance will
be featured next Wednesday night
The management 10 making extensive
preparations to make the party one
OF the biggest entertainments Of the
dancing season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
COLUMBIA.
Robert Warwiok in
"Jack Straw"

The picture at Loew's Columbia
this week Is of that rare type tina:
make you feel q little brighter for
having seen them 1t 10 called "Jarl<
Straw and was adapted by Olga
Printzlau from w. Somerset MauH-
hams stage play OF the same name.
Robert warwick II the star.
The story Is about an iceman who
falls in love with one OF his Gus
toners, the pretty daughter Of a
hard-worktng clerk and mother
with social ambitions. Suddenly the
family grows fabulously wealthy and
goes to California. Jack Straw fol-
Continued on Page Fourteen.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
NATIONAL
Chsuneey Olcott


In 'MseushIa."
There's = strong dash OF green to
the main curtain of the National The
ter. you may have noticed. ana when
you SO there any time this week you
viii know the reason.
ChAunoey olcott opened q weeks
engagement last night. In a revival Of
his success ''Ascushis." Irish Pulse of
Ny Heart. The audience made IL evil
dent from the start that chsuncey
oioott. the Irish Ponce de Leon, with
his clean liEht-heArtod comedy and
his bundle of songs and mirth. has
lost none OF his popularity though
some have seen him so many seasons
that they are ashamed to tell II.
-Mscushla" has just body enough as
a play to make q vehicle for Chauncey
oloott. his songs. and shis happily
chosen company. IL requires only
eleven parts. which are Assigned a.
follows:
THE CAST,
Sir Brian Fitsgeraid. y. .Chaupcey oicott
warren nirehld- ...-.-..'''..L Leo stAIk
Dinay o Nara. .-..--...-- John Hamilton
ssnay neSss,:;::..-...i'.; ,;s"r k Snn
Ms. Boyer '.;,..i.:........J Josie Claim
dwendoiyn Fsirchiid. ....... Nellie strong
Lady Dorothy Hammond. Louise Francis
II 10 the simple story of the big
hearted young Irish nobleman. Brian
Fitzgerald. who has grown up pals
with "Pat" Boyer. the daughter of his
stable keeper, and suddenly 10 made
aware at the critical period OF his
fortunes that she has grown up to
womanhood. and that. remarks are
being made about them. Duncannon.
the ancestral estate. 10 about to be
sold for debts contracted. In spite OF
parsimony Of the delightful old Scotch
skinfiint manager. Duncan McNab. and
the thrift Of Widow Boyer. the afore-
said mistress of the stables, on whom
the Scot has q canny eye. The lands
are to go to Wsrren Fairchild on the
twentieth prox.. but the Dublin Derby
steepleehsse comes OF on tho M
teenth. and Brian has staked every
last penny. down to the proceeds OF
the family what not on Macushla, a
mare Of untried public record. against
Fairchild's Bluebell.
FairchIid and Thomas Virgins.
former Duncannon groom. with as
pirations toward Patricia furnish the
sinister cast. and also succeeds In get
ting Dlnny OM2ra- distressed stApio
boy to dope the marc on the eve OF
the race. The plot does not get far
enough to give the Audience any shtv-
ers. and Is frustrated whom Brian dis
misses his bribed jockey. after lock-
ing Virgins up all night in tho sta
BILE, and lets the contrite Dinny ride
to victory. On the eve of his de-
parture for America to further
strengthen his fortunes. Brian wakes
up to the real meaning Of his feeling
toward Patricia, and there Is true
Irish ending.
Miss Allyn Gillyn makes de-
lightfully winsome stage companion
for the popular principal. who has
only to be Chauncey Olcott. and the
parts are felicitiously balanced
throughout. Gwendolyn Fairchild and
Lady Dorothy Hammond, though
background parts. are effectively
played.
But, of course, an Olcott play CEN
tiers around the light-heartedness and
the singing Of Olcott. His new songs
are: That's How the Shannon
Flows" ''Macushla Oshtore." I'll Miss
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15


THE CAST;
rillie Biobbs. Marie Dressisr
Her Mother...........,,, Cecilia PontinS
Maud Bloeos. ....... Marjorie AeChntoek
Harry Frost ............,.,0 George German
Peroxia Snow Fanchon Marble
Sim Pettingill. ......,.... Leslie N. Hunt
Harvey Tinker. Harry Hugusnot
smiley Bragg ,.............J John Roberts
A Broadway Policeman. George oormaan
Miss johnson. ................be Beth Young
Mr.. Henry Peck. John German
Metropolis Bill John oorman
Jassbo. the Jass King. Irving Edwards
A Taxi Chauffeur. ........;.. ;oeorls Ro:s
neutrality-suspicious. ey,s,;;,;:.;;v;''''''.''i Edssr S.
Herman sunsredyet..... Harry Collins
Dr. Rudolph Slave. Julian 0srneld
Mrs. Rush. ..............w Winnie Crawford
Marie Dressler. queen OF the king
dom Of slspstickia. did three things
last night She settled the peace
night" she kept an audience In roars
while she was on the stage, and she
sang Heaven VIII Protect tho Work.
ing Girl" In typical Dressleresque
fashion. initsble, incompatible.
As far as TITLES Nightmare goes.
IL would have beeo a real. genuine
nightmare without Marie. When she
was on the stage all were on the
aui vive. and when she vanished the
bottom fell out Of everything.
1t was. of course. written for New
York consumption, and tho take-ofs
were OF the kind that would be bet
ter appreciated by tho denizens Of
BaEdad- on-the-Subway than by Capt.
tai cityt jewellers.
Title In q boarding house drudge.
waiting only till her sweetheart Sim
Pettengill smasses enough money for
them to get married on. She lives
in Skaneateles. N. Y. which was evil
IDENTIFY just as bad as II sounds. A
voice off stage seems to have no 9TH
er business In life than to call for
Title. Title plans to go to the
thester with Sim. and the Voice, her
mother. informs her that she must
stay at home and make pickies-
She reads the news Of the world
in tho rotogravure. and falls asleep.
Then she dreams many and various
things. She goes to New York. finds
that Sim Is q millionaire department.
store owner. marries him, and they
take a "yoch' trip to Europe. where
Harvey Thinkers airplsne Il demon
There she settles the peace night
at Versailles. in the Ruise OF the
Empress Josephine. with Sim as Napo-
leon. Far be 1t from her to settle
1t Capitol Hill fashion. however, she
did II q Ia Dressler.
OF course It all ends. and Ttllie
wakes up.
A remarked before, Title 10 the
show, the whole show. and the show
Is nothing but Tillie. A fair cast as
eists her, blu twho cares about q cast
with Marie present? Many Of her
tricks were reminiscent, but one never
tires Of them.
Incidental dancing was furnished
1 nan agreeable manner by Marie
Walsh and Irving Edwards. The
songs were fairly tune. tho ensemble
pleasing, and the mechanical effects
ing enious. G. A. LAB.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-03-15
POLLS.
Marie Dressler In
.Nllie's Nightmare"

TITLES NIGHTMARE" q musi-
cal comedy In q prologue. two acts
and seven scenes. with music By A.
BAldwin sloane and book by Edgar
Smith. opened . weeks run at Polls
last night.
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Salmon-10OO Sales Co.
1906 C St. N. w.

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