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duties and at the same time given his
sons, Joseph and Alonzo. their oppor-
tunity to carry on" in their indi-
vidual way.
Last season. on West 45th street.
the new firm built the Klaw theater.
one of the most artistic playhouses in
New York city. and with Rachel
Crothers' Mice People" it leaped into
such popularity that even the heat
Of summer in the metropolis failed
to close its doors.
That "the play is the thing" is the
belief of the Messrs. Klaw. The de-
velopment of stars or the production
of indifferent vehicles in order that
stars may have the opportunity of
displaying their particular peculiar.
tiles. gifts or graces is not included
emong their ambitions. Nor will the
work of the successful playwright be
considered, to the exclusion of the
unknown author
Eight different plays are scheduled
for production this season, and 1t is
rumored that these activities may be
diversified by the building OF another
theater.
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performance is at S:15. Daily per-
formances> take place at 2:15 and 8:15
pm. An elaborate orchestral accom-
paniment is provided.
The picture has duplicated in Wash
ington the tremendous success at
tanned in other large cities. The only
difference being that Washington Is
the first city to see the picture at pre-
war prices. All the other cities. in
Guiding Philadelphia, are paying ad-
vanced prices.
The Story Of "The Four Horsefnen"
is as familiar today as any of the
classics. Rex Ingram, who directed
the picture is conceded to be one Of the
great geniuses Of the photoplay world.
The cast includes Rudolph Valentine.
Alice Terry, Pomeroy Cannon, Joseph
Swickard, Alan Hale. Bridgetts Clark,
Mabel Van Buren,. Brodwitch (Smoke)
Turner. Nigel de Brulier. John Sain-
polls. Mark Fenton. Virginia War
wick. Stuart Holmes. Edward Con-
nelly, Georgia Woodthorpe, Kathleen
Key. Wallace Beery. Jacques D'Auray.
Curt Rehfeld, Mile. Dolorez. "BuL''
Montana, Noble Johnson, Harry Nor
thrup, Minnehaha and Beatrice Do
mingues.
It is announced the engagement
positively ends Saturday night. Sep
tember II.
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Chesapeake Beach.
Campbell and Louise Prussing. Shor'
Aim features will be shown also.
-"Cuddle Up"

The Gayety Theater opens Its 1871
% season this afternoon with a We
hicie by Billy K. Wells called "Cuddle
Up." It was produced by Jean Bedini,
who during the past decade has
steadily advanced In his profession
with ever Increasing popularity.
The action In ''Cuddle Up" shifts
rapidly but consistently from gar
den scene on Long Island into q
garage, and then overseas to the
Tyrolean Alps, showing the snow
clad mountains Of Switzerland. then
back again. to America Surprise eff
fects occur during the play, among
them Bubble Land" and the Jay
Circus"
. Heading the cast-is George Snyder.
supported by Sherman De Forest, Dan
Sherman, Mabel De Forest. Jim De
Forest, Tess Sherman, George Snyder,
Nat Mortar, Yettie Quinn and q
chorus heralded as the -"Springttme
of FrashnesS" -:
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Steamer st. Johns.

Course" Others will include Mort
Fox and Ed Brooks. metropoli-
tan players, in a comedy Offering; Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Payne in 1.-The
Drudge" a domestic comedy playlet;
Lillian Vernon, great singer of
syncopated songs, and Veronica and
Hurlfalls, in spectacular athletics.
William De Miles splendid film YER
sion Of Edward Knoblock's romantic
story, "The, Lost Romance" featur-
ing Conrad Nagel. Lois Wilson and
Jack Holt In a dream Of smiles and
tears and heart yearnings, will be the
special matinee attraction. Mack Sem
nett's newest comedy, "Weddiag Bells
Out Of Tune" shown for the first time
in Washington, will lead the minor
attractions atfaE performances.
Last weeks excellent bill will be
repeated today; starting at 3 pm.
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KNICKERB0CKER-sThe Child
Thou Gavest Me-"

CrandaIrs Knickerbocker Theater.
today and tomorrow, will offer Louis
B. Mayors production Of The Child
Thou Gavest Me-" directed by John
M, Stahl, Larry Semon in The Fali
GUY" the Pathe News and Topics OF
tributions;, Tuesday. and Wednesday,
Katherine Macdonald, supported by
Charles Richman and q notable cast
IN Trust Your Wife," q Handsomely
mounted society drama released by
First National, and q comedy. "A
Trayful OF Trouble: Thursday and
Friday, Thomas Meighan in The Com
quest of Canaan" and a comedy,
standing Pat" and Saturday, Justine
Johnstone in "A Heart to Let" and
O comedy. Roman Rcmeoo."
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Attractions
AT THE THEATERs THIS WEEK

AT THE THEATERS THIS WEEK
NATIONAI-Other Lives" comedy-drama Opens
evening.
GARRICK-Wat Till We're Married. comedy Opens
evening
POLrSThe Horsemen of the Apocalypse photopay Will
be shown this afternoon and evening.
B. F. KEITHS-"Woman Sawed in vaudeville.
tomorrow afternoon.
COSMOS-"The Mummy" vaudeville opens
afternoon.
STRANDRoyal Harmony Five vaudeville this afternoon
GAYETY-"Cuddle Up" buresque Opens this afternoon
CAPITOL-"Social Foies," bueque Opens this
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C0SMOSt The Enchanted
Mummy"

Suggestive of the mysterious tombs
Of Egypt, but in reality a fascinating
spectacular surprise, the De Winters
Production Company this week will
present at the Cosmos Theater '"The
Enchanted Mummy" musicab and
beauty, featuring Jack de Winters and
Ivy Rose, with an attractive corps of
singers &nd dancers. Itsis an unusual
and q beautiful feature. Harysy,
Haney and Grace will bring their
noted comedy offering. "on. the
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CRANDALL'S-"KeepingU Up With
Lizzie" !

Enid Bennett will be pictured ae
crandalrs Theate- the first three days
this week. beginning this afternoon.
in "Keeping Up With Lizzie.
comedy-drama by Irving Bacheiler.
author of "Eben Holden" It is the
story of small-town grocere caugn-
ter who is sent to an expensive NM
is11ing school where she acquires ex-
aggerated notions Of social usagess
dress and the cheapnese OF money.
The rival grocer. not to be outdones
sends his son to Harvard. When the
two return home there is precApitated
a social revolution. Leo White. Otis
Harlan and Victory Bateman are
in the cast. Larry Semon's The
Bakery" will be shown also. with
short-reel subjects and pipe organ ac-
compartment. Wednesday and rhurs-
day, TOO Wise Wives" will disclose
tense situations and telling chmaxes,
and The Skipper Strikes It Rich"
also will be shown.
Constance Talmadge will be pic
tured the last two days OF the week
in wedding Bells" e.
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PALACE-aCraxy to Marry"

:: Roscoe ("Fatty'') Arbuckle. the ro-
tund king of comedy. will be fea-
tured at Loew's Palace Theater this
week, beginning this afternoon, in
Cray to Marry" based on a story
by Frank Condor. The cast includes
Lila Lee, Edwin Stevens, Lillian
Leighton, Bull Montana, Clarence
Burton and. Charles Ogle.
In Crazy to Marry" Mr.. Arbuckle
appears az q surgeon who IL about
20 perform an operation on \ noted
criminal to remove his tendencies
toward crime. but who on ths, way
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CAPITOL Social Follies."

Max Spiegel's Social Follies' opens
atweek's engagement 1t the Capitol
Theater at today's matinee. The en-
tertainment is said to be good and
wholesome, with many features new
and refreshing in musical comedy,
bright and crisp dialogue, and situa-
tions ,legitimately funny without
being risQue; the music tuneful and
the costumes handsome and .attrac--
tive, but withal modest. -
2 The company Will be headed by
Lovey Mary Greene and John Quigg,
and includes Harry, Strattan, Babe
warFington, Nettfe Knise. Karl Bow
ers. and Ralph Rsa. as..
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STRAND Royal Harmony Five. .


Beginning today and all this week
the Strand >Theater will offer a. bill
Of vaudeville and pictures headed by
the Royal Harmony Five, society solo
lists Of ability. in q series Of song
classics. Ernesto. "the physical mar
vel" will present q variety Of novel;
ties: McKenna and Fitzpatrick. q re-
vue Of songs and sayings: EadIe and
Ramsden, funmakers extraordinary,
smiles, tunes and humorous bits, and
Salle and Rebles. their latest from
the mirth factory. 1.-THE Laugh That
Makes You Laugh" -
Elaine Hammerstein production, ~The
Girl from Nowhere" The story car
ries an interesting romance through
numerous complications and ends with
q surprise. william Davidson IL the
leading naan, and the cast includes
Huntley Gordon, Warren Cook, Colin
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Photoplays This Week

PHOTOPLAYS TO BE SHOWN ALL THIS WEEK
COLUMBA-The Gclem To shown this afternoon and
RIALTO-At OF the World" this afternoon
and evening.
PALACE-Crazy Marry" this afternoon and
evening.
METROPOLITAN-"The Child Thou Gavest Me" To shown
and evening.
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Chevy Chase Lake.

In the evening dancing is featured
at Chevy Chase Lake. Tomorrow
evening two orchestras OF talented
musicians with the latest hits from
Broadway and the popular resorts.
Tuesday evening is lucky number
night, when valuable prizes are given
in both pavilions. Saturday nights
free dancing is offered from to $3.50
pm. On other evenings dancing starts
at S:15 pm. sharp
Great Falls Park.
Today at Great Falls Park there
will be concerts by the LADIES' Or
chestra, boating, fishing merry-go-
rounds and recreation devices for
the entertainment of the children.
For the celebration of Labor day
tomorrow, a special musical program
and dancing in the large open-air
pavilion will be featured.
Chesapeake Beach.
Chesapeake Beach. the bay resort.
yesterday began q week end celebra-
tion that will reach it's climax to-
morrow, Labor day. Full summer
train service will be in effect rouay
and special trains will be operated
Fishing, saltwater bathing and
countless boardwalk attractions are
the attractions and will continue un III
next Sunday night, when the regular
season at the resort will close.
Free dancing to music by clown
orchestra is q daily feature. Spacious
picnic grounds attract picnic parties
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to his wedding with a girl VINO hopes
to improve her Social status by the
match meets and falls in love with
another fair one.
Short-length screen and musical
attractions will include another COM
edy and a musical score and over
rnre
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A111tts@ea1ents 81
JrC:be Phedtet,

lust with provea optimism and bur-
with ges which the public not fully know turns
real of l92l summer looks
another gushing goodbye The world has been
full of dire forebodngs of long and winter The people nave
of the scarcity and cost
everything but notwithstanding them a
humanity had settled itself with sort of grim to
and "let m all come when this little feminine trick
of summer starts the uncertainty again. bad for
night and let the rest OF the world go BY or dry as the n0
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METROPOLITAN-"The Child
Thou Gavest Me-"

This weeks attraction at the Metro.
politan is Louis B. Mayors super.
special, directed by John NJ. Stahl. en-
titled THE Child Thou Gavest Me-.
1t is the story of a bride and groom
whose marital bliss is threatened on
their wedding day by the groom's dis
covery that his bride is a mother. He
dedicates his life to running down
the culprit. His suspicion centers in
the man he has always deemed hie
best friend and he shoots to kill. II
is then that the wife relates the cir
cunstances OF her motherhood, the
tale leading back to red days IN Bel!
gium, and crushing realization
comes to the husband.
The roles of the husband. wife ana
friend are played by Lewis S. stone.
Barbara Castleton and William Dess
mond. The part of the baby boy: ny
little Richard Headrick. a wonder
child" of silent drama. only four years
of age.
.omady .The Fall Guy; the News
Topical and other short-reel subjects
will be shown. The overture VIII Do
c,h,hort,s "Rokamunde,"
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POLI's-"The Four Horsemen."

vincente Blasco 1bane3's wonderful
story, 1.-THE Four Horeemen Of the
Apocalypse" as made into photoplay
form by Rex Ingram. starts its second
week at Polls Theafer. with q natl
nee today at o'clock. The evening
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OUTDOOR.
Glen Echo Park.

A gala celebration began at Glen
Echo Park yesterday and extends
over Labor day. with the carnival
spirit manifest everywhere. The spe-
cial attraction announced for today is
the concert by the band. which has
been considerably augmented. and
will render popular and classic num-
bers from 4 to IL pm. OR tomor-
row, Labor day. special matinee
dance is announced between 4 and Z
Pm, followed by -th@ evening dance
from $3.50 to IL o'clock, in the opep-ai
ballroom, to music furnished by jazx
orchestra. Special provision has been
made for picnic parties.
'Thrillers," including the giant
derby racer. ext whip. the old mill.
the roller cos-Sss' and the carousel.
will be in full operation.
The season at Glen Echo closes
Sunday. September IL.
Steamer st. Johns.
Today and tomorrow will wind up
the season at. Colonial Beach. The
steamer st. Johns leaves her wharf
today and tomorrow at am. The
forty-mile moonlight trips will con-
tinue Monday. Wednesday and Friday
evenings at 7:15 O'clock. Saltwater
bathing, boating, fishing and crab
bing are featured at the beach and
cool breezes add to the attractions Of
the dance hall.
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lcontfnped on Third. Rsge.l
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29

PARTIsANSHIP should not enter into the considera-
ton of the who served in the great world We
do not believe that the American people view the problem
or what shall be done for the ex-servce from par
san standpoint Unfortunately this is not true Demo-
cratic leaders in Congress who have since President Hard
ing addressed the Senate the subject of
service men, made concerted vicious partisan attack
the Republican Party alleging they have deserted
the soldiers of the World War This calls not reply
kind, but simple statement of facts Twenty-four
of the States have Republican legislatures have made pro-
visions for assisting exservice But what the
Democratic States done which represented in the
Senate by who trying to stir strife and preu
dice partisan end? The partisan attacks upon
the Administration have been led by Democratic Senators
Harrison, of Mississippi Hefin of Alabama; Robinson,
of Aransas and McKeer of Tennessee What have their
Democratic states done for the eXservice men? Since
the Democratic organization and propaganda have raised
the issue, might be we'll to note that not single state
in the Democratic solid South" has voted any help of
any ind to the ex-service
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
ROXANA

Mrs. Bell Baker was the guest Of
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McCabe over the
weekend.
Harry Goodwin who is attending
summer school at Newark, spent the
weekend with his parents.
Alice Lockwood and Elsie ThortOn
who have been visiting in Chinco-
league have returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Watson gave a
party to number of friends on Sat
urday night.
Don't forget the festival this Sat
urday evening in the church grove.
Proceeds to buy chairs for the church.
Every one invited to help a good
cause.
Harry Wilgus and family are spend
ing the week in their cottage at Fen
wicks Island.
Mrs. Katie Hickman spent this week
at Fenwicks Island as the guest OF
Mr.. Styles and family.
Mrs. Jennie Wolf and daughter OF
Sharon Hill, Pa, are visiting Mrs.
Charlie Richards.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
HENLOPEN GRANGE

Don't fail to attend the next meet
ing of Henlopen Grange August s.,
one week from the time you receive
your Chronicle with this announce
ment. The meeting will be an i'm
portant one.
The knowing ones tell us this is
fine weather for corn, praise be that
something beside the ice man is ben
eftted by this sweltering atmosphere.
Mosquitoes are quite plentiful and
are enjoying the advent of our city
cousins.
| County Agent Vaughn, who visited
this community Saturday, was enter
tanned at dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. T.
G. Donovan.
Ralph Butcher and family of Phil
adelphia are visiting James Futcher
in Gill's Neck near Lewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Craig and son
of Philadelphia, are on a leasure mo-
tor trip through this section. Mrs.
Craig who will be well remembered
as Miss Josephine Willard, is renew
ing old friendships and visiting scenes
of her childhood.
Miss Anna Joseph of Midway is the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. N. Hart in
Milford.
Mrs. Harry Steele who has been
very ill for some time is slowly i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Stevenson and
son, Lawrence, were guests of R. D.
Stevenson. Sr., and family last week.
Miles Willard and wife of Philadel-
phia are spending a few days in
Lewes and Rehoboth.
Will Donovan and family motored |
from Philadelphia and spent the week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leven Donovan.
Miss Ann Dodd has new Essex
auto.
Mr.. and Mrs. Caleb Ayers motored
to Wilmington last week and were ac-
companied by their daughters on their
return.
w. Edward Thompson of Newark
spent the weekend with his family at
Rehoboth Beach.
Mrs. Ann c. Wilson accompanied
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bamberger on
motor trip from Wilmington to RehO-
both Saturday.
A large number of persons are en-
ioying the M. 3. Sunday school pic
mic from Lewes to Ocean City, Md.
T. C. Wilson is slowly recovering
after a three weeks illness.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
RITINING MILFORD STREETS

THE TOWN COUNCIL OF MILFORD is censured and
Justly for permitting traction engines with cleats on the
driving wheels pass the arva streets during the
past MONTH and ignoring the laws without even taking
out permits Secretary of the Town Council The
main streets which have just been covered with tarVa
have not simply marked, but have been cut and
broken bits by both large roller early in the week.
and by a traction engine drawing wheat thresher on
Wednesday afternoon Why spend money to improve
and permit these traction engines with ceas on
their wheels to pass the improved streets and de-
sroy the work the payers have paid good money for
building? What possible excuse can the members OF
Town Council have permitting this destruction? The
tarva has been cut loosned from the macadam and
concrete foundations by these traction engines the own
ers of which must comply with the state laws
before passing over improved streets, by removing or
clampng on the driving Wheels other wooden elects to
make solid surface, to prevent injury The trac-
ton engine owners need to be hauled up and made to
understand that they shall comply with the law In the
past owners engines and tractors have refused
to employ capable engineers and result scores OF
lives have been through explosions and other acc
dents Shall we be compelled to sit idle while they turn
our costly streets into wrecks? Shall let them ride
rough-shod over people of this and other towns?
is squarey up to who acting as member Oh
Town Council Milford and other incorporated towns OF
Delaware to put stop this Let every tax payer pro-
test to the president members of town council against
this destruction of Milford streets in uncertain man
ner of expression.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
ALWAYS WANTING WHAT IS NOT
(From the New York Herald)


good many and women have been complaining
this month about heat The weather has not cOntrbut
ed to our comfort has not been nearly bad this
year as it has been in other years.
In 1901 for instance it so hot that the public
believed firmly that high atmospheric temperature re-
sponsibe for breaking nine suspension rods which,
July a. discovered to have parted the Brooklyn
bridge The bridge was closed for me and residents
Long Island had hard job getting home Mr. Martin
the bridge engineer felt necessary to issue statement
explaining the hot had not caused the suspension
rods to break.
York suffered discomfort that year, but the
country came close disaster The hot days and nights
of June and Juy-1OO degrees and higher common
thermometer the and brought the
country closer a crop disaster than it had
been or ever In 1900 the crop 21O5,
OOOO 900 bushels raised SOS54OOO In 1901 from
900 acres only 1522519OOO bushels harvested
This crop about the in quantity the
annual yield of corn period 18761SS5 from 6O42
800 acres.
Twenty years ago we had a hot worth talking
about.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29

were the so-called tough cases"
which had been left until the last by
the previous administration.
The amount now outstanding is ap-
proximately $4O,OOO,OOO. A still bet
ter showing has been made relative to
the claims disposed of. The govern
ment has paid out for the 24O claims,
which it considered legitimate, S8,661,-
O88.3S and has disallowed 379 claims
against the government, with a total
value of $54,621, ,025.7O. The rate of
by the War department
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29

THE KENT AND SUSSEX FAIR has been going on
this week and the crowds in attendance greater than
expected by the most jealous manager the mid-sate
agricultural annual gathering. The exhibits larger
numbers than last and the displays farm pro-
ducts of higher grade than the Unavorabe would
lead the visitor expect In fruit the exhibit far
low that of last season. when all fruit were shown
in prousOn but the canning clubs of the boys girls
of Delaware had displays which prove that the effort to
advance the education of the youngsters of Delaware
practical work, has taken firm hold of parts of the
state and is of great value to its future The racing of
attracted many hundreds for racing has and
always will be of the greatest attractions agri
cultural fairs. This attraction has been of unusual
oelence and afforded great pleasure The Fair will
oday after it's SECOND year exsance with satisfaction
20 the management and the people.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29

under Secretary Weeks, in ratio to tbe
Total value of the claims considered
mas been about 1S per cent. Under the
previous administration the rate was
more than twice as great.
1t is the announced intention of the
War department to dispose of ali of
the claims, if possible, within the next
three months.
Milford chronicle., 1921-07-29
WAR DEPARTMENT CLEARING
UP DEMOCRATIC HANGOVER

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of claims
outstanding against the War Depart
ment as the result of cancellation and
adjustment of contracts entered into
during the war, has been speeded up
by John w. Weeks, Secretary of War.
When Mr.. Weeks entered the office he
found that there remained after two
years of work, more than $100,000,000
to be accounted for. In addition, these