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The Weather
tFurnIshed bs U. 8. Weather bureau,
Forecast: virsInia-

Forecast: virginia.
Generally cloudy today
and tomorrow, prob
ably becoming unsettled
tomorrow; not much
change In temperature.
North Cnrolinn-Gcn-
ernlly cloudy today and
TOMORROW, tSobRbiy be-
coming unsettled to-
morrow; not much
change In temperature.
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Invention
. said the inventor,

What wanta invent" said the inventor.
us something useful"
Yeah. that's right" said his friend some
thing that'll fix yuh SO You can AFFORD to keen
on inventlng."
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IL II can he written into the statute, the
Law En- Increment Leagues purpose put
new meaning into "let the buyer beware" will
double the strength OF the prohibition laws
Asherillc Citizen.
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AS long as North Carolina leads in birth
rate practices sound health policies and main
tains good public schools Its progress Is GER
tain. We are first TO the first two and
improving our schools all the time-Raleigh
News and Observer.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

, Congressman would he more effective in tell
ing II to the home folks &c the folks at home
could be convinced that the congressman
themselves understood 1t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Mexico Is going to jump its tariff from so t.
100 per cent; at last II gives signs Of be-
coming Americanized.
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local Temperature Ye,,.r,,oy


nhihIaii ~ hours ending 8 T. NJ S,,o
n ,l ~ hours ending y l.. non.
prno,"ncy since March IIs,s
'e"ciency since January liIrI
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Theater Calendar

ACADEMY-"Thrco Wise Fools"
LYRlC-Kolth vaudeville.
COLONIAL-Floren Reed, in
"The Black Panthcr's Cub"
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cast. in
Jim the Pcnman."
BIJOU - Betty Compson, in
Ladies' Must Live"
ISlS-Wanda Hawley, in "Her
Face Value"
oDEoM-Bort Lytoll. in "a Trip
to Paradise"
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Echoes From Down Home

North Carolina is producing more FABLES
than any other State. according to popula-
ton and just think OF the quality of thcm!-
Greensboro News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Thrift means getting ahead. The really
thrifty person is never miscr. He Is ons
OF the people with vision and constructive
power. The man who buried his talent in q
napkin saved it," But the thrifty person
was, he who had courage enough to use his
wisely, and thus turn IL into tcn.-Wilming
ton Dispatch.
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Modgc Kennedy Coming.

Zen years ago this month, a young
maiden stood among the purpling
grapes of vine-clad hill at Los
iatos. Cal, and faced the East, .;r.
nH'e her oheisance to broadway as
the pilgrim salutcs Mecca. This gen
tic. Innocent young girl with the rad.
brown eyes. was Madgc Kennedy
now star OF Henry ~. Savagc's nro-
duction OF "Cornered," coming TO the
Academy Friday and Saturday and
Saturday matinee.
By rail and water Miss kennedy
ana her mother journcycd to Broad
way, with no definite idea in mind OK
cept that she wanted to 40 unon the
stage. Tn. first call was made upon
William y. Brady, who, report has il,
was unusually cordial to the visitors
because they hailed from California
'rady'S own habitat. The upshot
was that young Miss Kennedy was
cast for the leading role I'M over
NiSht. farcial success by Richard
f'arthelomaa, which ran for several
weeks In New York, and had "A long
tour on the road. Playing an limo
cent round-eyed 6ashful type OF
young woman. Miss Kcnnedy's sue
cess was pronounced from the start
ana thereafter this style of work
was largely copied by aspiring young
ingenues.
When Fair and Warmer" reached
the production stage. again the gen
tie Madge was assigned to carry tho
condolences role. That she is in n
class by hereif In ingenue roles Is
generally agreed to. That she is
equally efficient In drama will he news
TO her legion OF theater-going
friends; but the New York reviewers
say many nice things of Miss Ken
nedy's distinguished work, she play
ing dual rolc i'll drama that has
II dash OF the mysterious, crook and
serious In II. as well as being rich
In comedy of the light and nonsen-
steal formula
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Frances plan for a 'theoretical" navy has
the advantage of cheapness. hut evidently it
has decided that feet on paper would be too
productive OF scraps.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Here's hoping there will be no stockings
rolled down at the top Christmas morn
ing.
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I.ocaI Ob.cryniion. nj ar. M Y......,

wind direction. east: wind velocitx
y. NJ. clear. At
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Women are preparing to wage new fight for
their bill OF rights in Virginia: notice that
already most Of them are being permitted to
stand up in the street ears.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Not all gin cocktails the same. The one
Bryan drank. by mistake had measure OF
fame thrust upon it.--Winston- Salem Journal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

II tho special session OF the Legislature
is able to dispose OF any small proportion
OF tho bills which have been introduced with
In the ten days in which IL is supposed to
ait, It would not be strange for the voters to
get the idea that sixty-day sessions hereafter
viii BIO Observation-Disclosures Free Press.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Acreage OF barley shows no signs OF de-
crease over the pre-Volstcad days We await
reports on the hops crop before affirming that
already we are back to normally.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

The primary system Is all right In theory
but In practice IL liz failure. Which horn
OF the dilemma do you choose. Mr.. Legislator
Durham Herald
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Up With the Times
by Is. q. II.

by Is. q. II.
British censor permits only one killing in
American nlm productions: wonder il he will
apply the same rule to certain works OF Mr..
Shakespeare.
Rag picker leaves estate Of $4,000; doubt
less 1t was by having only rags to his back"
that he was able 10 get ahead
Congressman would be more effective in tell
ing II to the home folks" if the folks at home
could be convinced that the congressman
themselves understood It,
Mexico is going to jump its tariff from so to
100 per cent; at last II gives signs Of be-
coming Americanized
Women preparing to wage new fight for
their bill OF rights in Virginia. notice that
already most uf them are being permitted to
stand up in the street ears.
Chicago indignant over police activities en-
forcing the eighteenth amendment; probably
thought it was exempt under the biggest Ger
man city" clause.
Perhaps after all the world is big enough
10 support two major leagues; Uncle sam
does it right along without any indtca ton
OF crowding.
->'''"6e VI pdTleN SNOWY no signs OF de-
crease over the pre-Volstead days We await
reports on the hops crop before affirming that
already we are back to normally
Frances plan for "theoretical" navy has
the advantage of cheapness. hut evidently it
has decided that a feet on paper would be too
productive OF scraps.
Here's hoping there will be no stockings
rolled down at the top Christmas morn
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-12-20

Chicago indignant over police activities en-
forcing the eighteenth amendment: probably
thought it was exempt under the biggest Ger
man city clause.
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At the Broadway.

At the Broadway.
Lionel Barrymore in the title role
of Jim, the Penman." suppotted nv
an all-star cast, creates n powerfully
acted melodrama with startling
climax. In the feature at the Brond-
way yesterday, today and tomorrow
JiN, the Penman, FORCES to save tho
woAlan he loves from disgrace: TO
ruin his rival for her hand; to win
wealth for pleasure and power and
to give his wife luxury and place his
daughter in society. lie ruins men
without compunction. yet gives his
life that his wife may wed the man
she loves, and that his daughter may
be happy.
At the Colonial.
No better picture has heen shown
In Richmond than 1.-THE Black Panth-
er's Cub" starring Florence Reed, at
the Colonial. yesterday, today and to-
morrow. 1t abounds with dramatic
situations and scenes of splendor.
from tho ancient gladiatorial arena
or Rome to the quiet bf EnpIjsh
countrysides-the wild dances and
haunts OF the Apaches of ParIs-the
lavish gambling palaces where wealth
and love arc CHANGED. Florence Reed
Is ably supported by numerous stars.
vivacious story of a gjrl.s hattie
With life. stars Wanda Hawley in
Her Face Value" the feature at tho
Isis today and tomorrow. Miss Haw-
ley. with her piquant Interpretation
OF the part, is delightful. Harold
Lloyd, the inimitable in Pistols for
Breakfast" and Fox news reel of
worldwide happenings, complete the
bill.
At the Bijou.
George Loane fuckers production.
Ladies Must Live" In which Betty
Compson. plays the stellar role. show
Ing ut the Bijou yesterday. today and
tomorrow depicts the story of those
VINO would rather he ladies" than
women, lollinE in pleasure and luxury
and wasting themselves through an
Idle life. The cast Includes iMahlon
Hamilton, Cleo Madison, Marcia
Manon, Leatrice Joy and Robert Ellis.
a Selznick news reel is an added fea.
.turc. " = y n 4 -
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Now that the cotton crop is all in and
largely sold. the government has found that
Its FIRST estimate" on production was just L.
100000 bales short OF the actual crop--a con-
fession that, however explained away, will
undoubtedly operate to the discredit of future
efforts in that direction. The good reputa-
ton OF the government report" has received
n jolt.-Chariotte Observer.
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Perhaps after all the world is big enough
10 support TWO major leagues Uncle Sam
does it right along without any indication
OF crowding.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
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Evening star., 1921-06-26
Megaphone in Discard.

Wesley Ruggles. who is directing
'Slippy McGee." the Oliver Morosco
production. declares that the once in
dispensable megaphone no longer is
necessary in directing the players in a
photoplay. The actor who has to be
megaphoned through each scene Is Civ
ing way to the intellectual type which
thinks for itself.
"Directorial methods, as well as act
ing. are undergoing a radical change"
says Ruggles. 1.-The actor vino has to
be led through his or her scenes betrays
the fact in mechanical response. Here's
the running fire of directors as formerly
given: All right, Miss So and So. Come
on. You look around. Now you see the
letter on the table. Pick it up. Turn it
You are shocked. Now crumple it, And
SO on. leading her in all of her actions
To-day we first rehearse a scene sew
eral times. The actors often offer very
valuable suggestions They must feel
right and natural in what they are
doing. Each knows what he and the
others in the scene are going to do
Then we shoot Very often the direc-
tor does not speak a word. but he is
closely watching every move.
'The really earnest actor concentrates
tion and actually registers his thoughts
upon the screen. A former idea was
that the characters had to be in con-
slant motion. Now we know the value
Of pause and subtlety. Some of the
best scenes are put over with the actors
standing stock still. They are using
mental effort rather than physical"
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Chester's s Luck.

George Randolph Chester is lucky
man. When he was having a real
lake constructed on the Pacific coast
for use in his new production. THE
Son Of Wallingford," some profession
al Calamity James" were fearful Of
the weather. with rain this job
will take months to complete" they
said.
"All the more water for the lake" !"
said Mr.. Chester. But l don't think
it will rain"
And it didn't. Such dry times were
never experienced on the coast--me>'
teorologicafly speaking.
Then the workmen started to build
the big dam-33O feet loflg: base, 80
feet: top, IL feet; depth. % feet
Heaven help you il it starts to rain
now" said the members of the Worry
Club to him. corfortingly.
1T won't rain" said Mr.. Chester.
And it didn't.
The dam and the sluice-gates and
the boathouse n everything were
constructed. In due time the big
scene was filmed for THE Son Of
Wallingford."
1T can rain now. If it wants to-
grinned the creator of Wallingford.
"In fact. think it will"
In just exactly twenty-four hours
Mr.. Chester found himself weather
prophet in good standing.
1t did rain. Part Of the dam was
torn away. The Pacific coast caught
its biggest storm in twenty years. In
thirty-six hours the construction work
Of weeks was washed and torn and
blown away.
But by that time the lake scene had
been safely steered into it's celluloid
harbor. The last camera crank had
been turned on the last scene.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Best Play of the Year.

In a rather spirited editorial. Va.
riety, the theatrical weekly, adds its
protest to those already made against
the award of the Pulitzer prize this
year. 1t is all for giving the prize
to THE Bad Man" But here is the
editorial: :.
The Pulitzer prize for the best
play produced during the year by an
American or an American subject
was awarded this year to Miss Zona
Gale for her dramatization Of her own
book. Miss Lulu Bett.' With, all RET
spect to the distinguished committee
making the award, to Miss Gale.
whose talents are seemly. decorouS
and not to be despised. and to the prixeII
winning play itself. this award 10
fearsome and second-rate thing. obs
viously a lodging of the issue. I
"A comedy such as has not been
written in years is current this year.
1t is by an American. 1t is on an
American subject. 1t is pointed and
elevated satire. with distinguished
point Of view, and it is more impor.
more and surer effect than anything
since The Easiest Way'-anything In
the same category. that is--and It is
a better play than The Easiest Way.
why, then, wasn't The Bad Man..
by Porter Emerson Browne, in which
Holbrook Blinn is appearing. awarded
the Pulitzer prize? In all probability.
for the reasons given above. 1t bites
too deep. 1t is too certain. too truth
full. goes too directly to a sore point,
and has scored too devastating a sue.
cess The first sign that the high
brows would not accept it at Its ac-
tual value was evident in the news.
PAPER reviews after it opened. They
called it burlesque.
TT is more than that. 1t is satire.
the playwriter's punch with subtle
twists that are difficult Of accomplish
ment, but seen rarely. count the more.
and it is far and away the most authen.
tic contribution to American dramatic
literature made in years. And yet TO
praise it too fully is dangerous. The
distinguished committee. II they had
given it. the prize. might have been
suspected Of taking it seriously. ana
that would never do-never in acat
demic halls, at least. t,
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Takes Care of Her Ewes.

Florence Evelyn Martin. leading woman
with the Shubert- -Garrick players, who
will play an important role in '.The Man
from Home" this week, commencing to-
morrow night, has always exerted every
effort to safeguard her eyes.
One of Broadway's leading producers
called her the girl with 1.-THE marvellous
eyes" Miss Martin knew that her work
in pictures, in which she had a success.
full career prior to becoming leading
woman with the tGarrick players. would
demand care Of the eyes. The arc lights
used in studios are SO bright that they
many times cause players to have weak
ened eyes.
Miss Martin took every precautionary
measure to protect her eyes. She wore
dark glasses about the studio when not
appearing before the camera. 1t wasn't
long before others were following her
example. Before and after appearing
before the camera she would Invariably
go to hcr dressing room and battle her
eyes.
When appearing out. on location big
parasol accompanied the party and when
not working Miss Martin would always
be reclining leisureiy under tbs sun
protector.
Evening star., 1921-06-26

and white chiffon. beautifully draped.
There were tiny white sleeves. law
ender bordered, and the neck was
cut in w" at the front. A narrow
ribbon girdle was cascaded in stream
ers at one side. and formed the only
trimming. Later she wore the frock
sketched. which was Of crisp white
0rgandy. The kimona-sieeved bodice
was finished with a white embroidered
collar with cuffs to correspond. The
skirt was composed Of long rounded
panels which flared out over mar
row white foundation. On each panel
was a three-fiower medallion Of pink
ribbon roses. The sash girdle was
also finished with a ribbon rose to
give a harmonizing color note.
Miss Clay Carroll appeared In the
same play gowned in the quaint little
organdy which Is pictured. The long
waisted blouse was of lemon yellow
while the kimona sleeves were cuned
in white, and the neck was finished
with a modified fichu collar. also Of
white. The foundation skirt was
white organdy. and 1t was covered by
an overtunic Of yellow opened at the
front to expose the white In panel
form. A chic bow Of peacock blue
ribbon at the neck and double CIR
die Of the same completed the cos
tune.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Priscilla Dean $ Career.

"One might say that I danced my.
self into the movies" says Priscilla
Dean in discussing her caseer as a
photoplay actress. "At the age Of
four I made my debut on the stage.
playing a child part with Joseph JEFF
ferson in Rip Van Winkle.' My
mother was a well known emotional
leading woman at the time-May
Preston Dean. She had the leading
role in Madame X" following Dor
othy Donnelly. who created the role.
when I was - or IS years old
was standing in front of a Broadway
theater talking with a friend when
was introduced to Philips Smalley
husband of Lois Weber. He asked mt
if l would like to go into pictures. l
assented and played child roles in
three productions. Then 1 went back
to the stage, dancing for six months
at the 'Follies Bergere.' now the Fulton
Theater. in New York.
David W. Griffith saw me dance
and asked me to dance in one of his
pictures. That was my real start. for
Mr.. Griffith seemed to think coNd
act as we'll as dance. then got con-
tract in California to star in one-reel
comedies After six months of that l
Joined Universal to appear with Ed
die Lyons and Lee Moran.
sLois Weber was seeking some one
to play baby vamp' in the problem
p.ay called Even AS You and l. She
finally decided she must give me the
part and it was she who took me into
drama from comedy.
''The public seemed to like me in the
picture, SO Universal decided to star
me. That was two years ago and my
Woman
Evening star., 1921-06-26
"Made in Heaven" :"

Tom Moore will be seen at the
Garden Tneater the 1rst four days OF
the week. beginning today. in Made
in Heaven" The story deals with a
young Irishman. who rises from a po-
Eitfon as fireman in New York to one
Of affluence and power. The hero
saves the heroine, Helene Chadwick,
from all sorts of embarrassing situa-
tions. She is blue-blooded, petulant
and charming. There are complica-
tions. too; a rich suitor, a match
making friend, the hero's poverty and
the heroine's inability to make up
her mind to marry at all. They are
all solved in due time. however, and
in a naturally humorous manner. The
cast includes, besides Helene Chad.
wick. Molly Malone. Kate Lester,
Rene Adoree. AL Filson and Freeman
Wood.
Thursday through Saturday the
Garden will present stoEy Of the
Canadian Rockies, as depicted in
''Snowblind." an adaptation Of Kath-
crime Newlin Burt's story of the same
name. Russell Simpson heads the
cast, which also includes Mary Alden,
Cullen Landis and Pauline Starke.
An excellent lineup of auxiliary
features. together with the showing
Of the latest Fox News. will accom-
pany all showings, together with mu-
sical numbers rendered by the Garden
orchestra.
Evening star., 1921-06-26
Work of a Blind Dancer.

Less than five years ago Maize Moore
was dancing and singing her way to
more than little fame with vaudeville
and burlesque companies that toured
the length and breadth of the continent.
Today. one would scarcely recognize her
as during the long hours she bends low
ingly to her task in the basketry rooms
Of the New York Lighthouse for the
Blind. her quick. nervous fingers wind
Ing the raffia deftly about the fragrant
strands Of Georgia pine needles as the
quickly. For Maize Moore is blind.
Failing eyesight following rapidly on
a nervous breakdown sent her terror
stricken to famous specialist. But
TIE examination carried with 1t no hope
OF eventual recovery. Today she Is
3 o'clock business woman, employed
at the New York Lighthouse.
From 9 in the morning until S
at night she is busy in the basketry
rooms Of the lighthouse. plating the
reed and raffia into all sorts Of grace
full shapes. work baskets and porch bas-
kets and window boxes.
"How do tell the time of day? Why.
bless you, that's easy enough. You
sighted people can't seem to realize that
We blind folks keep abreast OF the
times" and Miss Moore held up
watch without a crystal. and with raised
dots marking out the hours. Here"
she said, II put my thumb on the center
and then feel easily the position of the
hands.
II haven't given up dancing. either"
she continued. Zone night every week
we have gymnasium and dancing in the
recreation hall of the lighthouse and
every couple of months we have big
dances and invite our friends. But
wouldn't go back to the stage life again
II I had my eyes back ten times over.
The life Of one-night stands is too
hard"
II you believe in this service Of help
ing the blind to help themselves by
being taught some trade, you, too. can
do your share.
The committee for lighthouses for the
blind has been formed. and under the
honorary craftsmanship of President
Harding. is seeking a fund Of $4,000 900.
Send contributions to Lewis L. Clarke.
treasurer. at national headquarters, Ill
East 59th street, New York city.