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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
semon Uses His Cartoon Ability

Larry Semon. former Philadelphian
was laid up in n Los Angeles hospital
for two days last week as a result of
minor injuries sustained in filming a
scene for his newest comedy, "rhe Fall
Guy" lie was fraction Of a second
late in leaping from the top Of ga
'ng carried over Il cliff. He saved him
self from serious injury. but another
fraction of second might have told an
entirely different story. The mind of
the Nitagraph comedy king seems par
ticularly alert when he is confined To
the hospital. for he put his previous
cartooning talent to work while he was
bPdridden and drew a model of comedy
airplaua which he will have built for
Use in his next comedy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Mouie Beauty Contest
Facts in Nutshell

THE Betzwood Film Co. wants to
l. find three girls of a fresh. attrac-
tive type for its series of "Tooner-
vile Trolley comedies.
We have agreed to find these girls
through contest. To enter simply
send your photograph addressed to
Movie Beauty Contest" EVENING
PUBLIC LEDGER, Sixth and Chest
nut streets.
The winners will be employed first
in minor parts at $40 n week. The
best of the three will then be given
the leading part in the next film at
500 week. The other two, If they
show sufficient talent, will be further
trained with a view to filing the
leading part later.
The jury 10 decide the winners
consists Of two famous artists-Lpo-
pold Seyifert, portrait painter. 1870
Chestnut street. and Miss Harriet
Sartain. principal. School of Design
for Wonderland three noted photog-
raphers-William Shewell Ellis,
1912 Chestnut street: Elias Gold
ensky. 1905 Chestnut street. and
Theodore L. Marceau. 1909 Chest
nut street. The contest will close
at noon, next Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Titagraph Announces
Biz AUTUMN Program
VITAGRAPH announces that nine.

VITAGRAPH announces that nine
v pictures are ready for the autumn
season. All of these. including George
Randolph CheSter's ''SOn of Walling
ford and The Inner Chamber" Alice
Joyce's newest feature. are listed foi
September- October release.
The seven others include "When Men
Are Mon starring William Duncan
and Edith Johnson This is an adapta =
tion of THE Princess of the Desert S
Dream" by Ralph Cummins. THE
Bell Hop Larry Semon's last effort
before he cracked a few ribs and put
himself in the hospital, is also repre-
Sented among the specials. Bring Him
IN with Earl Williams us the hero, is
another promise. 1t is Canadian
Northwest" in flavor. II. A. Van Loan
is the author.
A melodrama. with Corinne Griffith
and Catherine Calvert. called Moral
Fiber" adds to the Joy of this Septem
ber- October revel. For little change
Alice Calhoun in Peggy Puts 1t Over
has been set for an early fall release.
OF course, Antonio Moreno. Vita
graph s AdOnis. is represented in this
potpOurri of favorites. His particular
brand will be '"The Secret of the Hills" I"
an adaptation Of novel by William
Garrett. Another feature is Lillian
Hall. an English actress, who plays op-
poste Mr.. Moreno.
Completing the list is Jimmy Aubrey
in a new comedy called The Riot"
Supplementing this schedule is the
announcement of a big special to be
made with Jean Paige in the leading
role.
Jean Paige. who in private life is
Mrs. Albert Smith wife of the head
of Nitagraph. was such n success in
BLACK Beauty that this new special
is in the nature of a reward Of merit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

oId.Time Actress In Films

Lucia BarkuS Seger, who will be re-
membered for her portrayal of Bossy
in "Thr Texas Steer" and roles in
other Hoyt comedies in the old days,
plays tho part of the mother in Foot
falls" the special Charles j. Brabin is
making for Fox at the New York studio
Mrs. Seger is one Of the few remaining
actresses Of the old school who gained
her stage experience in stock and road
companies and is now cashing in on
il in pictures. She recently appeared in
The Wild Goose" in roles with
Norma and Constance Tamadge, in
"Oh. You Woman" for FamOus in
Mrs Wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
and in Hall Mark dramas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
by CONSTANCE PALMER
Hollywood, Calf, June 4

A POPULAR rumor has 1t that Mary
n Pickford is expecting another little
Mary, or maybe little Douglas, in
September. II it's true think It's
wonderful. That such happiness should
come to one of such consistent nobility
of character--a character made sweet
through adversely as well as through
SUGGESTS only right.
Bebe Daniels has just finished Zone
Wild Week" from the story by Fran
ces Harmer. Barring retakes. Miss
Daniels is going to take little rest.
She says she needs 1t.
They say Harold Lloyd is very
happy man now that his old friendship
with her, for some time severed, has
been resumed Miss Daniels is younger
looking~off the screen than she is on.
She is very sophisticated, very non
Chalant. yet withhl what is known as q
good fellow She seldom smiles, and
" hen she does, Il Is the slowly dawning
kind. She inspires whole hearted
friendships and whole souled partisans.
Don't you think "Robinson's Trous-
seau" is cute name for n comedy ?
That's what they call Lee Moran S
latest. 1t was written by II. G. Wit
wer. whose works often appear in our
monthly public prints.
The pictures just been finished. so
you II probably see it soon. Scott Oar
ling, who. | believe. is under contract
with Christie, was loaned to Universal
to put it into continuity. He's a smart
young fellow and will do bigger things
enc day.
DO you remember Edna Ferber's
Fanny Herself? The wonderful pic
tire she drew of the little town of
I think for actual Middle Western local
its money-not so morbid. Well. what
I'm trying to get at is this Il: A camera :
man went to Winnebago, Wis. and
took pictures. Now they are building
an exact duplicate in Hollywood, Calf.
Nice?
GLORIA SWANSON has started on
VI her new picture, 1.-The Shulamite. "
which, as I understand it. was drama
tized by Edward Knoblock from the
| book by Claude Askew. Mahlon Ham
ilton is her leading man. She looked
rather down hearted between shots to-
day. Perhaps it's because the report
of her divorce is true. It's all too bad
because her husband. Herbert Sam
borne. non PROFESSIONAL. and she had
seemed so happy. Every one thought
it was going to last, with the baby and
all. Well. life is real and life is
earnest. says | with sigh.
met Milton Sils today. He's nicer,
to my mind. off than on. He's still at
work on Betty Compson's picture, "At
the End of the World" being directed
BY Penrhyn Stanlaws. Casson Fergu-
son has finished his work in it and will
rake a part in Frank O'Connors new
picture. A Virginia Courtship," by
Frank Presbrey, starring May Mac.
Avoy.
While Mary Nash was playing at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Vacations Not for Raw

Charles Ray has returned to Los
Angeles after n brief rest at the Grand
Canyon and has already plunged into
work on another production. The life
Of n motion picture star is not entirely
as the imaginative writer's would have
it. Mr.. Ray has not had vacation Of
more than three days duration for the
last two summers. This year he plans
to spend the few days between produc-
tionS resting at nearby mountain haunts,
but he will have no extended vacation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
The Stars Again Shine In r,,,.a

According to wid's. Famou, ,s
has ninety five pictures either oou,-1A Da'u
or planned for the fall season and =
there remain only nine moro 49,
either to buy or map out for nrodus.,s sdIusats =
to round kout the complete Udbas.ea scbasl,ea
Further: that the star series SSyIu,e w,,i |.
returned to in a more definite mon. @
there being In addition to a. serioa iadasi tasi
Meig han, Dalton. Reid. Swansor ios @
clayton. a group from Agnes sna
There has been considerable snecni.srraa. NJ
as to how many German films Fuu0a Foma.aa
Players will release next year II is,vs' r. ~
derstood that at present there a,s ~ y.
more than two or three listed for nH
lease, although it is possible that =, \.
nine yet. to be included in the list ~ =.
may be some additional German film. '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
NEWS, VIEWS, RUMORS AND GOSSIP
FROM THE HOLLYWOOD STJ,n,o,

tne me Mason B here, she and her h,.t z,
lose lose rubin. visited the studio, @ nusSsat so,
.ney called on Marion Fa;rfss. Whes
,s 4ireSting THE Lying T".; Trn,i; VIII
the Hollywood studios, thew Ia.n nls.n \
ira in big scene. '"e' played q.
After George Melford sr;., ~
Great Impersonation'' with h"'snes ~.
rest and James Kirkwood anne For.
man he will do ''Tbe ShM;,'nat Sho;,.' nics
nnm,,e,,ie ma.ter}ohn is working overtime m0nls Y
sDh.,naltles .idna I; Tor Famous Players p q
;ues t;u,,;. uoing these two, he did tho -. Ss,
tinulty Tor Gloria Swanson ne .sSs cSS.
ori,i,,, uteas Moment which was from ~, =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Johnny Hines Is Coming Ooer Here
to See Beauty Contest Filming
Screen Comedian Is Looking for Particular Type of Girl and
Admits He May Hare Contract in His Pocket for
One of the Fifteen Ue Select

''TOrchy' He for himself
hall thing and nch
Johnp h6P tie
1,0,It" hee" !" our horie Beauty Contest" YEP;
nat of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

GONE time ago we said in these
~ columns that New York producer
who was looking for some fresh stypes
of girls 10 use in his studio had init
mated that he might pay us a visit.
lines was the man We were talking
! about. We didn't mention his name
ther because things were not certain
but now we have letter from him
saying he will he here with bells on.
And he admits that he is more than
likely 10 carry one or more Of the girls
back to New York with him His dens
Will not in any way interfere with the
starring contracts at BetzwOod that are
offered as the prizes in this contest. He
! is not looking for stars; he wants TO find
one or two girls who have the looks
and the Intelligence to make good in
minor parts until they learn the busi-
ness and then. If they climb to stardom
they will have done it through their
own ability and hard work.
LINES is now producing a new pic
IL ture-" Burn En- Tp Barnes. +"
lie has found a new leading woman for
it and the MaStodon Film Co., which
handles his pictures. is limiting that
something big will be done by her in the
near future. Her name is Betty Car
penter.
Miss Carpenter, who is petite and
pronounced blonde. is not hrralded as n
find in the usual sense, inasmuch as
she is not. by any means. newcomer
to the screen. Her apprenticeship was
served with the Universal Stock Co. at
Universal City and later for several
| seasons she served under Henry Lehr-
man in Sunshine Comedies. forsaking
these to go in for the drama.
Journeying 10 New York. she played
Hope in Famous Players superpro-
duction, Experience. and more re.
Gently with Realart in support OF Com
stance Binney in such n Little Queen
and OF Alice Brady in Dawn OF the
| East
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Another Director Contests Honor

j. Searle Dawiry. now n Fox direc-
tor, probably holds the record for mo
tion- picture making. Mr. Dawley. who
directed Pearl White in her last two
stories, has directed 800 productions
since he entered the business Many of
the stories were written by himself. and
run from one reel comedies to preten-
tious subjects. He is also the author Of
eighteen stage plays. He started direct
ing with the birth of the motion
picture.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
WHAT YOUR
FAVORITE FILM
STARS ARE DOING

George I.ariin and Josephine Hill
have been engaged by Universal to ap-
pear in series Of two-reel Northwest
Mounted Police stories. Larkin, in
manner. will replace Hoot Gibson, who
is to make features.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
"School Days" Started

School Days" has been placed In
production by Warner Bros. William
Nigh Is directing and interiors will be
shot at the Biograph plant. The Tilford
Cinema Service is designing the sets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

Winifred WestOver, blonde and beau
tiful, seems TO crave excitement in con
tinuouS quantities. No sooner had she
finished "BuCking the Tiger" with Con
way Tcarlc than she strenuously began
The Fighter with the same star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

Conway Tearle's next screen appear
ance will be made in "Yc Shall Pay
Selznick production directed by Ralph
lnc". with Iena Keefe appearing as tn,
leading lady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

Ralph Ince. who lately presented in
Selznick pictures The Highest Law, ,"
has just finished the direction of Con-
way Tearle in "Ye Shall Pay, and has
now turned 10 directing Elaine Ham
merstein in "Remorseless Love.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
TWO FEET FROM DOC-WHOSE FEET?

TWO feet from dog is supposed to
l. be n safe distance. But il depends
on whose feet they aTe--and whose dog.
DO you know these feet? And this
dog?
This isn't prize guessing contest.
bVt we'd b" interested 70 see how many
of the fans can answer the questions.
Well tell the secret next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
Helene Chadwick 10
Enter Star Class

rTHE rise of Helene Chadwick As a
l. motion picture actress. although
rapid. has been thorough and pains
taking. She began her picture work
for Goldwyn by playing the lenuing
woman's role with Tom Moore in
"Heartsease" and is at present playing
the feminine lead in the all-star pro
duction of Mary Roberts Rinehart :
first story written directly for the
screen. The Glorious Fool, being di-
rected by f. Mason Hopper.
Miss Chadwick was assigned. for her
second appearance. TO play the leading
feminine role in the first Rupert Hughes
picture. THE Cup of Fury, and made
such big hit in. the part that she was
given the lead in Mr.. Hughes second
photoplay. Scratch Ny Back. one of
the biggest screen comedy hits ever
made.
She next played opposite Will Rogers
in his cowpunching comedy Cupid
the Cowpunchcr. From that comedy
she Jumped back into powerful emo
tional role in Goddess Men. pic
turization of Ben Ames Williams story
of BLACK Paw" directed by Rcgi-
maid Barker. Goldwyn then switched
her back to a domestic comedy drama
by Rupert Hughes. dangerous Curve
Ahead" which is expected by officials
Of the firm to achieve one of their big
gest hits.
FOLLOWING that came another
L Rupert Hughes drama, picturiza
ton of his novel. THE Old Nest.
which with his dangerous Curve
Ahend" is ready for fall release. Miss
Chadwick tken returned TO comedy in
Made in Heaven. Tom Moore pho
toplay. Her present picture. still in
the making The Glorious Fool" gives
her another big dramatic role. Rich
ard Dix. who Is reported to give re-
markably fine performance III Danger
Gus Curve Ahead. plays opposite Miss
Chadwick in THE Glorious Fool. "
Before entering motion pictures. Miss
Chadwick was known among artists for
her beauty. She posed for many Har-
riSOn Fisher and James Montgomery
Flag. magazine covers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

Agnes Ayres will not 60 to London to
make n star series for Famous Players
as originally planned, but will work at
the Lasky plant.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

Ray c. SmallwoOd, director Of Il
number of Nazimova productions for
Metro, will produce on his own account,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

way Tearle in "Ye Shall Pay" and has
now turned TO directing Elaine Ham
merstein in "Remorseless Love.
Xena Keefe. who has starred in Sey-
eral Selznick productions, will be seen
as Conway Tearle's leading lady in
"Ye Shall Pay" an Offering directed
by Ralph InCe. Miss kecf" now be-
gins the presentation Of another photo
play in which she will be the lone star.
Owen Moore will soon begin the film
ing Of another comedy feature for the
Selznick series. His latest play, "A
Divorce of Convenience. has lust been
released. Kathryn Perry continues as
Moore's leading support
Winifred West0ver. to support Con
way Tearle, and Kathryn Perry, lead
ing woman for Owen Moore. have been
engaged on long term contracts to con
tinue their assignments with the SelZ.
nick stars.
"BrOncho Billy" anderson. later
famed as Il screen star, picture pro
ducer and now "A musical comedy man
ager, got has start Us horseback rider
man. the first feature ever made
Mrs. NJ. Gish. mother Of Lillian and
Dorothy GiSh, was able to leave Man
haitian Square Hospital Saturday. She
is back at the Savoy Hotel on the road
10 recovery.
William ID. Taylor sailed for Europe
yesterday aboard La France, He
will be- gone for some weeks.
Eugene O'Brien will next he seen In
CLAY Dollars, "A story that gives him
opportunities somewhat apart from his
usual screen procedures. It's II tale
of the South, with many scenes fixed
out of doors.
Martha Mansfield has started on her
summer vacation, having ended her
term as a leading lady. She will fare
. =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

forth in the autumn as n Selznick star
appearing first in "The Fourth Sin, .
u society play.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
PHOTOPI.AYS
PHOTOPLAYS
PHOTOPIaYs

through
=. of
azz theatre 1zu\
locality obtaining
m
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15

AlEambra 1:'I b,iiH Merit? r. 3 PsssySnN, w, AZ
"soME one edN5iErhS IN FIFE fiiT HOUSE"
ALLEGHENY ,F FrfSfSra b.,iS as. A;s"'H's NHs. s'
DREAM STREET"
APOLLO 'sD : .,nI9A1, TH9MPs0y 9 S,IT sTs
CARLYLE BLACKWELL AaiSk
in THE PAGE MYSTERY"
ARCADIA 1a EHksITV9 Z, n ~ ,Ias Eel; p 18Th n
BERT LYTELL ~ ,c,,
"A MESSAGE FROM MARS"
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"THE FAITH HEALER"
baltimore. s1sr . 4 'sd' P4I;T!%oHE SHr! %ST'
"BLACK BEAUTY"
BENIN GATH Mp M,p,yTS MooPhHNp HxSf;T AVE-
MAE MURRAY
In THE GILDED LILY"
|
BLUEBIRD Broad nSS,ir,'Sp, sosaSSHHNpt SS,tt Il
WHATS WORTH WHILE"
BROADWAY Broad 70 a.. 4 sHs'ir $ p. ~ Ay''
DREAM STREET"
Broad St. Casino Broad %Hr. ss! T5s pstEY ~
MAE MARSH
In "LlTTLE 'FRAID LADY"
CAPITOL 723 20 MARTET 4 x to ST: ;T:,,
MADGE KENNEDY
In THE HIGHEST BIDDER"
COLONIAL GIN: @.sS. 4'T''"ooP y a% 2. HS''' NJ
ELLIOTT DEXTER
IN THE WITCHING HOUR"
DARBY, THEATRE
ALI~sTAR CAST in BASIL KINGS
"EARTHBOUND"
EMPRESS MA!M MA4IEnE sTi M5XHyyNk bXtIF
"DREAM STREET"
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in THE EASY ROAD"
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EVA NOVAK '''>'''''
In WOLVES OF THE NORTH"
| 56TH ST. THEATRETReI9w TIei Spruce
VIOLA DANA
In "BLACKMAI."
FRANKFORT 47i0 FRANKFORT
ALL~STAR CAST In
JUNGLE TOMS CABIN"
GLOBE. 59oi MARKET ST.
MAY ALLISON '''' 20 u
n "ExTHAvAGANCE"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-15
a Ii n rnhra Eth. Morris & Passyunk Ave.
Hh-o''iDi H"!t Daily ct .: Evgs.. B:4o n 0
ALL.STAR CAST In
"SOME ONE IN THE HOUSE"
ALLEGHENYMat. T9TiS DaiS Els. Evs.' at 8
ID. W. GRIFFITH'S
"DREAM STREET"

ARCADIA 10 HHh'iIC6 A II, 70 1ia5 pSi; ?, p'i N.
BERT LYTELL in
"A MESSAGE FROM MARS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-05

robbed the public of millions of dol
lars. has already been heard by the
committee. Despite alleged political and
financial opposition. the committee
continues to plunge ahead with it's
work and is unraveling facts that are
attracting nationwide attention
Three grand juries are diligently at
work grinding out indictments on
evidence furnished by the committee
but they are SO far behind in their
work that an additional panel is to be
drawn. More than 120 indictments
have been returned against builders,
material dealers and labor leaders,
charging extortion. perjury. violation
of the state antitrust law, destruc-
ton of records. grand larceny and
contempt of the legislature.
Contracts Annulled.
AS result of the Investigation
the city has rescinded more than
$1.000,000 worth of contracts on it's
new courthouse and is investigating
$63.0OO,OeO worth of other city public
work contracts for evidence of COL
lusive bidding
When the committee has completed
its investigation Mr.. rntermyer will
write a report on which remedial
legislation may be based. and prepare
a measure which VIII aid in relieving
the. housing shortage in this city.
The committee and Mr. Untermyer
are aided by staff of forty expe-
rienced prosecutors. investigators.
actuaries and process servers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-05
BLIND MAN SCORES SUCCESS
IN STUDY OF LAWS PR OBLEMS
Louis 6. Taylor, With Long War Record,
Qualities Himself to Pass D. C.
Bar Examinations.

the United States and was sent to
the Soldiers Home here.
Interested in the work Of a profess
sional masseur at the institution.
Taylor took up the study of mechanic
therapy and obtained a degree in that
profession. afterward forming a
partnership with a practitioner and
opening offices of his own. :,
His desire for more worlds to con-
Guer led him to the decision to prac-
tice law. and he entered the Office of
Albert Wilcox. practicing attorney,
where he studied for sixteen months
and qualified himself for the bar ex-
aminations.
Method OF Study Explained.
Explaining his method of study to-
day to a representative of The Star,
Mr.. Taylor said he had become pro-
ficient in the use Of the typewriter
while in the Army, and this enabled
him to transpose from the dictaphone
the teachings of Blackstone, put
ting them into the Braille system
which he could study at his leisure.
Mr.. Wilcox aided him in this by
reading to him an hour every day.
Mr.. Taylor took his examinations
last month and five of his six papers
already have been passed by the ex-
aiming board with exceptionally
high, marks. There remains one
paper for which he is to be marked
and there is no doubt in the minds
of those who know him that he will
be successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-05
Banks and Insurance COMPANIES
of NeW York to Be Investigated
Efforts viii Be Made to Show They Can Aid Building
Operations by Investing Their Funds in MORTGAGES
Untermyer Reveals Plans

NEW YORK, January 5.-The great
financial institutions of New York
state, banking and insurance com
panies, are about to be given search
ing inquiry by the joint legislative
committee investigating the build
ing trust which will soon begin an
extended probe of the loan market
This committee, which has startled
the nation with its anna Zing revela-
tons regarding labor union graft and
building material rings" Samuel
Untermyer, its counsel has an
nounced, will now seek to prove that
the banks and saving banks have
funds available to invest in mort
cages and thus aid building boom
Mr.. Untermyer has stated that he
is prepared to show these money-lend-
ing institutions that they will be bet
ter off by furnishing money for hous-
ing. Through publicity. he adds, he
hopes to break down the present al
legged bonus" system of loans and
high interest rates.
Without mortgage money building
operations cannot be resumed on a
scale wide enough to provide 125. 900
homes now needed in New York, the
committees counsel has stated
Already, according 10 Mr.. Inter
cial interests of New York are carry
ing on an "insidious campaign
through hired propa gandists' to de-
feat the contemplated work of the
committee in investigating the loan
market.
Building Combine Exposed.
Testimony purporting to show that
combinations of building material
men and grating labor chiefs have