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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
BILL At ACADEMY IS
GOOD Weeks STARTER
Jack Hughes Duo Makes Excellent
Impression on Unusually large
Audience mt Matinee

Jack Hughes Duo was good
starter indeed for the variety show
AT the Academy, which is playing for
the first part OF the week. and 1t sets
standard OF clevcrness maintained
throughout the performance. This
particular Is composed of instrumen-
talists of versatility and charm, play
Ing each number with /, finish which
denotes long practice and perfect
confidence. Following these are tho
voted almost entirely To dancing, and
they are some steppers," az the sny
ing. goes They have original step,
ana lots OF pep, and have costumcd
Ihe Ginger Snap Gil les az they
are billed. are presenting Il typically
modern dancing act and ono which
seems sure To please.
comedy supplied by one Mid
niIht. and one ''IIalf-past eleven"
occupies third place on the bill. in
nther words Harrison Greene and
katherine Parker have an amusing
turn in two shades OF black. "At tho
!lcpot Is one Of the funniest black
race acts seen here In It long while.
IL IL not such Il burlcsque as Bomo
81 thc'Othcrs. but the comedy ripDlrs
through without "a stop. and they
throw In some good singing too An
a''lst IN character stuiies is the in
,erhalnhal entertainer, Charles
Leonard Fletcher. who gave us sew
eral examples OF his repertoire yes
tcrday. or the my or more which
ne has at his finger tines he selected
'hree OF the cicvcrcst for his Acad-
envy appearance, and they were all
we'll worth while.
FOR closing number there is n
ttai novelty. something different and
nIHhiy amusing. This tx the Gauticr
iBroihers production Of the Animated
10y Shop, in which ponies and dogs
tain first Eucs up we are NOT sure
whether tho rocking horses which
stand about the stage are real or
toys. so well do the little ponies plny
their parts. Then there are now
IDEAS In animal comedy and some
tricks by the dogs and ponies which
hold the audience until the final cur
tam. The usual photoplays are also
shown. l. 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
The Poets Corner
The Sacrifice

Inc SHcrl1Cc.
i)eulcated to those men who lost
tnc,r lives in Sundays fire on Broad
when duty called they knew not fear.
ca. to their doom they cen rushed
Their lips are sealed forever fhere>.
And yet. methinks. hear "A song.
Well done, thy brave ana noble sons.
You fought like men and. as mon,
died!
No more heroic deed Ger runs
Ger the page of history wide.
Lone ones shall weep that knew thee
And in my heart ] sorrow, too. q
II we but knew. o God, the test $
Their souls suffered but TO prom
true. w
The sacrifice you made will keen y
Our hearts tender In loving though
And on Gods tablet there will creN
"A hand to write what you .haA
wrought. NJ.
Not OF myself, but others first!
oh, may we all harn this: then live
And die. as you. In duty's thirst,
Tho II may cost our ALTO give.
SAM SIMMONS,
Richmond, Va, March 10, 1921.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
"Dcnd Men Ten No TnIc.."

To Senior Joaquin Santos tie pas
schScrs and crew Of the trcaSiircShip.
the Lady Jcrmyn, were just so many
possible sources OF danger to his
n"farious plans. He was fully re-
solved. therefore. that all should die.
Dead Men Tell No Talcs" is IL
story by T.. w. ii0rnung. visualiZcd
by Nitagraph as Tom Tcrriss, pro-
duction. II is being shown at the
broadway Thcater.
Aided by Captain Harris. villainous
master Of the Lady Jormyn. Santos
so damaged both the large lifeboats
that there did not seem to he pos
sihility OF anyone getting AWAY
alive. except Santos and his party in
the captains gig. Then, with the
chests Of gold slowed in the gig.
santos and Harris set fire to the ship
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Spirit of Virginia Press

The Alexandria Gazette devotes considerable
editorial space to tho "Made-in Richmond"
show. and tho lessons to be drawn therefrom
10y towns in general and Alexandria in par
ticulnr and among other things SAYS: we
venture to add one more item in which We be
lievc Richmond will be found to excel. We
persuaded that Richmond today contains
greater proportion of native American stock
than any city OF twice her size in the coun-
try. We firm in the belief that she is
100 per cent in her Americanism.'
AT any rate" says the Portsmouth Star.
the allies have demonstrated the fact that
they through with futile conferences.
What Germany Will do now is not dependent
upon diplomatic exchanges. She will pay, even
though war has to be carried TO her doors.
SAYS the Newport Times Herald: THE
United States has II large number OF merchant
vessels lying idle in James River and other
harbors. eating their heads on to speak.
and yet the major portion OF our commerce is
done in foreign vessels. We do not undertake
to account for IT, but there the facts
speak for themselves. II does seem that with
n large feet OF American vessels on hand. we
might be able to give them employment over
foreign vessels in hauling our own commerce"
1T Is time" says the Covington Virginia.
that labor throughout the world realized that
in cooperating with capital are Its best inter
ests served. The extremists. the Soviets, il
that they have nothing of practical char
Rctcr for the workers. Labor is discovering
that radical action. no matter is purpose. de-
feats its own object and brings about condi-
lions worse than before"
Even from the Ninth District come praises
OF Tom Marshall. The Bristol Herald
Courier says True TO form. Thomas Riley
Marshall passed out OF public life with
abiding faith in American institutions and a
pean OF optimism on his lips. The American
people learned TO know Mr.. Marshall and to
lie him"
"As he left the stage says the Norfolk
Ledger Dispatch. Comptroller John shelton
Williams gave one parting kick that landed"
Things are lovely in Petersburg. The local
paper says: Thus far the Index Appeal hasn't
heard that any deputy assessor Of personal
property has gone 10 the extent of busting
open bureau drawers with axe in discharge
Of their duties, which probably is disarpoint-
ment to people"
The Crhanna Sentinel had fine things to say
shout the Made in Richmopd exposition.
about the Richmond folks who pulled 1t of.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Cinema Programs
Lyric Picture scenes.

me orening scenes OF Mack SEN
n'l' siS-rccl super comedy "a
small Town Idol" q, the Lyric ali
week arc set In tina; kind of "A town
Where IN. railroad track ana a
traeGiins stream provide the sun
ideas OF motion
Zen Turpin is tho hero; Jimmy
finiayson is the villain; charininr
hf!iiS ttaNcr Is the coungy maid
ana shares heroine honors with
marie Provost. who is seen In later
episodes when the plot shifts to "a
city wherein Turpin. unjus,Iy accused
AT nome. takes refuge and becomes
associated with the piuuant Marie in
thrilling motion picture production,
OF which she is the feminine prin-
cipal and he Is the puissant hero in
chaps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
ni,Inny I, s,ynrn In.

WASHINGTON, March 1i.-Harry
Silnny, OF Wilmington, Dol, was
sworn in today as Fourth Assistant
iusimaStcr-tic the oath being
taken In the presence OF Postmaster
General Hays. Mr.. BIllany. who is
the nrst Assistant l'ostm;tstcr-ticn-
era! 10 take Office under the new adj
ministratiou. viii have Charge Of tho
rural mali service and the distri-
button OF Supplies and equipment
used IN the postal service.
The new fourth assistant served as
assistant postmaster at Wilmington
from 1885 TO 1904
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
GOVERNMENT MAY PUT NEW
DELIVERY SERVICE IN EFFECT
Plan To Garry Parcels From City
Department stores to House
Wives.

PITTSBURGH. March l4.-Ir thu
United states postal service can ac-
ccpt the added burden Of delivering
parcels from city department stores
at :, rate which Will make It profit
able lor the retail dealers TO do away
with their own delivery scryN,cs, tho
new system may he put into effect
within few months
Before chopping off the delivery
department, however. which in some
cases represents an investment us
100000. the dealers are going to
make sure that the ost-Oiiicc De-
partmeHt can handle the store. to-
housewife deliveries
Discussion Of the proposal marked
todny'a session OF the International
Retail Delivery Association here.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
TUESDAY, MARCH IS. 1921.
a Monument of Love and Gratitude

a Monument of Love and Gratitude
TOUCH Rchmond's heart and its purse
opens for the Arrangement Of any woe
that money can ease, any ill that it
heal Never has that been made more
evident than in the city's prompt and gen.
crous response to the call made upon it by
the Evening Dispatch for funds whercwith
TO relieve. support and educate" the fami
lies of the fremcn who died, heroes TO duty,
in the disastrous fire OF sunday
While streams OF water still were plny
ing over the smoking ruins in which the
FIVE men yielded up their lives for Rich
mond the Evening Dispatch. hcartened to
It's task by the earnest solicitation and
operation of many of the city's leading
business men, had undertaken to raise n
fund adequate to the purpose Of caring for
the bcreayed families. Just quickly and
as generously the response came. All day
yesterday Richmond citizens were eagerly
enrolling their names on the honor list OF
those who wish to do their part in so splcn-
did a cause. In the amounts received can
be read the popularity of the call. Rich
and poor alike gave Of their means. The
sums ranged from so cents to the more
pretentious hundreds ana the modest ones
were rs welcome and just as potent in their
tribute OF love and gratitude TO the dead
firemen. as those which came written in
larger figures.
Richmond is responding just as it was
known it would respond. generously and
whole -heartcdly- list as it always re-
spends when the need Is urgent In the
past it has raised monuments of stone and
bronze to the sons who have fallen in its
service, but it is engaged in erecting
monument that will live ages beyond its
most impressive monoliths. 1t is erecting
memorial 10 its Rremen-hcroes by pro-
yiding for the loved ones from whom they
have been taken. Ii is a memorial of
mercy and love, OF gratitude and humanity
n Surely every person in Richmond will
wish to contribute something TO the build
ing of such a monument Contributions
will be received during the remainder of
the week by the Evening Dispatch Any
amount one may wish or fee! able TO give
will be welcome and the names Of the
donors will be printed from day TO day
Help Richmond build this monument now!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
HARDING NAMES GARDNER
COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS
Decides One of IIiS Fathers
ola Comrades for
lBy Associated pross.l

KNOXVILLE. TENN. March H.
special 20 the Journal and Tribune
from Washington says:
president Harding has decided TO
name one OF his fathers lod COM
rades commissioner OF pensions. and
" Is learned that he has practically,
decided upon Washington GardnpA/
OF Albion. Michigan. for the office.
Colonel Gardner was with She
man on his march To the sea. wa
Secretary of state Of Michigan twicy
served six terms in Congress and ~
former national commander of tho
q. 4 r.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

and the valuable exhibits and concludes thus:
II was city fair. showing, what its citizens
were DONG III Il manufacturing way, as well
as in ELL lines OF business wo should hnyo
n fair in Middlcscx. for nothing so well ad-
fertiscs community and creates Il whole :.
some sentiment among the people as does n
county fair 1t is true that 1t requires live
men oehiad 1t to make II success but this Is
true of every undertaking worth WHILE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

Another thing not to worry about is the al
legged crimp that prohibition has put in the
sardinc business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
"The Halt" Make. Mig mn.

Maurice Tourncur's Paramount pro
duciion OF The Bait" featuring Hone
Hampton. a charming actress, has
scored a decisive hit at the B!jou
the first time yesterday. The pic
turc Is filled with thrills and the
various roles are in the hands OF
capable players.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Information bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my
TOPIC. cNrcp:inE ON legal ann med l.
en- subjects. are answered free. A
NIL Inquiries are answered. dirccfIr
BY personal letter, q srIr-uidresscJ
stamped envelope Il required Adj
dress The TImcs-BiSpatch Inroruiu-
ton Eurrau. Nirhmon,l. Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Itcic,t AniIs1rikr IuIn

~, NASiiN lille, TENN, March H.
The House of Representatives. OF iho
Tennessee legislature this afternoon
rejected what i characterized as the
antiSiriNc bill by vote of % To 10
hitrr cohSld"rhblc discussion. II
also tabled n companion hill which
would authorize the bringing OF suits
against amy organization OF seven or
more members for the acts OF any
Individual members
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
"ForhIddcn Fruit" on view.

Now on view AT the Isis Theatcr Is
Forbidden Fruit" conceded TO he
Cecil u. DE Miles most elaborate
prodnction Tho gorgeous settings.
splendid direction and superb cast
make II one of the seasons dramatic
highiightE
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
MINIATURE AI.MANA,
Theater Calendar

ACApEMY-Kclth vaudeville.
BiJoU-Iiope Hampton. in The
Bait"
BLUEBIRD- Harry Carey. in
Hearts Up"
BROADWAY - Catherine Cal
vert. in Dead Men Tell No Tales"
ISIS AGNES Ayres. in Forbid
den Fruit"
LYRIC Mack Ssnnc,rs "a
Small Town Idol" with Ben Tur-
pin.
ODEON-Thomn- Mcighan. in
The Frontier OF Stars
drama
NIcToR-Charlic Chaplin. in
THE Kid"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
MIknis.IprInns NInln,e "Dr,, Lnu.

MERIDIAN. MISS, Marcn II--At
me, opcning OF the March term OF tho
Federal Court. eastern division Of the
southern District OF mississippi, here
today IL was announced that there
are over 100 cHscs OF violating the
promotion law up tie docket. Ar
rests have been made In every coun-
court in September. IL was stated nv
Federal officials that there are 10000
illicit Stills In this State
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Con.uIt Your I,hy.,c,,,u

MIS-. r.. w, anEc.-NriHoma has
been suggested as one OF the best
places in the United states for tubcr-
culosis Of the lungs although Nav
Mexico and parts Of Colorado. Texas
Utah and California are almost euuai-
~ favorable. although some cases dc
better in "a colder climate. such as
Wyoming and other more northcru
Western States. II Is always hest tc
secure the advice Of a competcn,
physician before making "A change
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
.Ifenrts l'ui"

No prettier love story was ever
told on the screen, stage or printed
page than is contained In Hearts
Up" the photoplay starring Harry
Carey, to be seen again today at the
Bluebird Theuter. The story is one
Carey has had in mind for some time
and which he prepared for the screen
him is little Mignonnc Golden. who
delightfully."- typifleS the natural
charm OF the young American girl.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

Veterans of the world war in Alaska pre-
fer land grant compensation to a cash
bonus. according to The result of a test
vote in every American Legion post in that
territory. If "a farm in Alaska is worth
while. one in the Southern United States
should be regarded as a bonanza by every
legioner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Finance MIX I:.por,.r.

W.\5H INGToN, Iarch l4.-Ap-
american exporter, who will shin
mix products for Europe, was an
h"uhccd today by the War Finance
Cooperation. Directors OF the COR
r,ration declined TO give further de-
tailS-nf the transaction which win
provide funds for the movement ~
niiik prouucts largely from the Eas-
tern and Middle Western states
was inc see ma loan 10 be approved
By the corporation since revival or
its activities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

AT any rate" says the Portsmouth star
"the allies have demonstrated the fact that
they through with futile conferences.
What Germany will do now is not dependent
upon diplomatic exchanges She will pay. even
though war has to be carried TO her doors
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
An E,cclIcnt Company.

I'm excellent company appears n.
support Of Thomas Meighan in his
nov Paramount picture. The From
tier Of the Stars which will be seen
At the Odeon Thcaicr again today.
The east includes Fairc Binncy, Al
phonZ Either. Edward Ellis Gus
Weinberg and Florence Johns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

1t is the ID. DIS, not the NJ. DIS, that
are doing the principal protesting against
the recent beer ruling OF tho Attorney Gen
erals department. AS for the patients, one
hundred million more or less, they are like
Irer Rabbit, who LAY low and say
nuthin'."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
StfnHy

Old Mother Hubbard went To tho cupboard
To get her poor dog bone.
And when she got there the cupboard was
bare
That's the way the old story is known.
The truth. haze heard is different bird:
What she looked for was high on a shelf.
Ana the hone was new bottle Labelled home
brew
And she drank every drop by herself
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
,,o,s 1.s oys,cr. nj I'm. si,,tr,,

WAYNESBORO. MISS, March IL
Wayncsboro Camp Of Woodmcn to-
night staged an Ioyster-cating con
test. John III. Duncan. of Dcnham
Camp, was awarded the prize. lie
consumed l2S extra large plants. In
Guiding bread and crackers in pro-
portion. also four cups OF coffee and
II glass of wafer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Dodge 10 seinc case on OF conr,

DETROlT, MICH, March 80
tlcmcni out OF court of the contest
instituted by John DuvaI Dodge 70
break The will OF his father. John +.
= !, ,""S', am,'rmobiic manufacturers. was
DrIucat ned an annuity OF approSi.
lnaieiE $1,000, is to receive $1,000. 900
OIL the estate estimated at $50 ono 0Ofl
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
nen, Detective Drama.

real detective drama is to he
seen at the Rex today. The offering
is "Nlck Carter" and is declared to
he one of the best detective story
pictures that has been brought hero
In years. 1t is said by the manage
ment To DO thriller and one that
will appeal to all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
"fhc KID" Aroin.

While il is no demonstration as
TO what should bc done for young
Ia bicS, mothers can get Il host Of
hints nS to what not to do In watch
ing Charlie Chaplin take care OF his
TWO weeks old foster child in The
Kid" First Nationals six reels OF
joy, which Will lie the attraction at
the Victor Thcatcr again today.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15

Reader, Norton. geographical
meant when the equator Is spoken Of
is an imaginary line, every point of
which IL 90 degrees from the Doles
The magnetic equator is n line which
pretty nearly comedies with the
geographical equator. and at every
point of which the vcrticlc component
of the carth's magnetic attraction is
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Charcoal Eph.. Only Thought.

buzz saw wild he nose said Charcoal Eph.
ruminatively, 'Bout de onlics thing L do
wild him is lot him have u couple dozen buzz
SAWS t play Wild an fo'git him, Eat chop,
MStah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
The Weather
FURNISHED by U. s. Weather Bureau,
Forecast: YIrgunla-

F0rccnkt: NrRu1Ih-
Partly cloudy weather
md mild temperature.
with occasional showers
Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
North Oar oiiun-
Partly cloudy we,tI,er,
mild temperature and
local showers Tues,in \
nnl Wednesday,.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
SEEN ON THE SIDE
BY HENRY EDWARD WARNER
Whcn Ynn,,e nnne

when you've done your little job
with your heart and with your soul,
When you feel that you have done 1t
Rather well. upon the whole.
There's sense OF self-approval
That would make Il workers text
When jobs done right. you're ready
For the next.
When you've run. and won race.
There Is something comes TO say
That you're stronger for the running
That may come another day;
Though you may be beat and winded,
It's tho triumph of tho win
Makes you ready for the next one
To begin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
s!,0O0,UOO Concern IL nunkr,,,

CN.,U, MARCH l4.-An lnvolun-
,a, peiitioi in bankruptcy was filed
iuuns u! creditors against Sicgel
iicckinEcr Packing and Provision
Company. Si.000,000 concern.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Colfnx Was vicc-prcs,dcnt.

Il. III. NJ, Richmond.-No person of
the name you mention was ever Prcs-
ident or ice-Presidcnt OF the United
States: The person YOU have In mind
Is probably Schuyler Colfax, who was
Vice. President during Grants term
of office
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
Even the I'un.

There Is my dog" said smith He is my
idea of lucky guy. He gets fed regularly,
has no responsibilities troubles no
cares"
"oh. don't know" said Jones. "Iie has to
waE his tail. don't hc?'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-03-15
rkcdI.m nj Iinnhnnn.

Try everything recommended and Kill doubt.
Six men in boat always include one fool.
Matrimony just keeps being dangerous
experiment
INDIGESTION frequently plays trumps.
Heaven hates Il he-woman r Il She man.