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Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
THE SC0FFER' AT
 TIE RIALTO TODAY

One of the most compelling mo- tiOn pictures now before the public is announced by the R-alto manage ment in the enga cement starting to- day of Ala. Dwan's tremendous drama. "The Scoffer." Released as a First National special, the excep- tional cost of players includes such people as James KirltwoOd, PhilO Me Cu1ough. Mary Thurman, Rhea Mitchell. Noah Beery. John Burton, Georgia Stone and Ward Crane. The first reel has not been unwound be- fore the audience is fully aware of the unsual nature of the story and from then on everyone in the theater is kept in the influence of as in spfring a drama as has vet found it's way to the vertical platform.
 The principal characters in the narrative are Dr. Wayne Games Kirkwood) and Dr. Richards CPhilo McCulloughn. Dr. Wayne is an up- right, God fearing physician of ster- ling character Dr. Richards is scoundrel pursuing an illegal prac- tice, unknown to his friend, Dr. Wayne It happens that Alice Porn, an unfortunate girl, has been cast aside by Richards, and seeks the d , ing powers rapidly restore the girl in health ana spirits and a sincere, honest love on the part of Wayne is the result. Their marriage quick ly follows but a few months and the girl tired of the man of her ideals. She again seeks the company of Richards. The death of a girl Of Richards practice finds the scoun- drel cIeverIy shifting the blame to Wayne. whose arrest and conviction follow. Wayne's leaving for prison finds RcharCs fleeing with Alice. Five years in prison and for a crime of which he is innocent, Five years of fortune during which Wayne has become a scoffer, believing in neith- CT God noi man, and when he is re-
 leased, not 8 trace of the former man remains. He drifts to the north ern country to seek forgetfulness. It happens Richards and Alice have sought the same country and even now are living there. Wayne meets Margaret Hadden, a girl of his ideals and he notes with growing distrust a feeling of interest he entertains for her. Richards is then discovered by Wayne and a dramatic scene results. About this time Margaret brings an injured cnlIu to " dyue TOT tIedt- ment. Richards learns of the pro- posed operation and spreads the news the boy is being killed. A mob storms the house and smashes the lights, just at the most critical period of the operation. The crisis-is Wayne a scoffer-dare he seek divine assist ance, or Is the boy to die; human aid is powerless, an3 but a moment must be consumed in the decision It is a climax that will not soon be forgot ten by anyone who witnesses the pie ture, and leads on to the equally as compelling scenes which form the de- nouement.
 The added attractions are the com edy and the International News.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
Amerioan Dance Palaoe

The American dance palace under the management of Brandon Bros. assisted by the peerless American orchestra has so captivated the danc- CTS and lovers of all that is artistic in music and high class amusements that the proprietors are already try ing to devise a plan whereby the magnificent dance floor may be en- larged and the opportunities for en- tertainment and catering may be in creased. For the American is already So early in the season playing to capacity crowds. And in view of the many good things in store for the patrons of this popular resort the management desires to leave nothing undone for comfort pleasure and everything that goes to make life en- joyable and add to the enthusiasm of the season before us. It's the mu- sic that is making the big hit at the American tonight. Phone 4146 fol reservations.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
The Frolic

Fverybody's talking about the Hal lowe'en party at the Frolic next Mon- day evening It promises to be an affair that will live long in the mem ory of the dancers of the city. F. s. Mayfield. floor manager at the F'rolic, in charge of the arrangements for the monster party, states that every arrangement has been practically completed and when the dancers ar rive next Monday evening a sight fit for sore eyes will greet them in the novel decorations which will be hung for this big dancing party. All the favors have been received. the last shipment arril ing yesterday, and now everything is practically in read mess for the affair.
 Again, concerning the masks and costumes, Mayfield states that while the Halloween dance will not be a masquerade in the strict sense of the word, so many have signified the intention of attending the affair in masks that he has hung up a prize for the lady and one for the gentle man appearing in the best outfit. So that those who care to mask will be able to compete f0i the prizes, which the announces wal be well worth the effort to win, while there will be plenty of fun for everybody in the special events, whether one attends in masked regalia or not. Spot dances for novel awards will occupy an important place in the lineup. and there will be several other novel fea- lures introduced on the ballroom floor from time to time throughout the evening. Carol Reeds sym phony in jazz is busily working up a special program of appropriate Halloween music, another element making for an evening of fun and enjoyment.
 Refreshments will be on hand all throughout the entire evening. Thia evening will be given over to the regular Friday night dance, with the regular special events conducted as per the usual schedule. Mayfield' $ dancing classes are growing by leaps and bounds. He may be reached eith- CT at the F'rolic or by telephoning his residence, S2S0, when arrangements for either private or class instruction may be made.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
"DaddY Lona Leas"-EIks

Only three more performances left of Henry Miller's wonderful play of youth Daddy Long-Legs" at the Elks theater. Tonight and two per formances tomorrow (Saturday) closes the engagement of one of the most beautiful and most remarkable productions ever presented to a stock audience. The hundreds who have been fortunate enough to see it this week have been loud in voicing their praise for this sweetly simple and beautiful story by Jean Webster and so ably presented by the popular Bainbridge -KarnS company now iA their sixth week of the stock season. There is such a wholesome lesson in Daddy Long Legs" that every one should make a special effort to see it. Especially strong is the appeal of the play for the kiddiS and the manage ment is anxious that every child should have an opportunity to see It and for that reason they are running a special bargain matinee on Satur- day afternoon at which time all cnil- dren will be admitted at just one half the regular admission price.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28

for Manager NIcGreer who is organ izing a vaudeville road show and to- nights applicants, if accepted by the audience will be included in the new ly organized company. Included in the professionals will be a comedy team, @ sister act' and baIladist, all claiming to have had professional experience and their addition to the regular amateur performance will make tonights bill especially worth while. The current musical comedy offering is a legitimate farcical com- edy from the pen of George Conan called Running for Office and is one of the best of it's kind so far pre- sentCd by the new Coliseum stock company, with comical Pat Patter- son in one of his happiest characters that of Hank Spruceby, a rural wise boy The musical offerings in Run ming for Office" are some of the best yet seen at Manager Fedde-sen's play house and tonight's bill, with anna teurs, professional "try-outs," and an especially good musical comedy of fering make it particularly inviting to local playgoers.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
ADJUSTMENTS
SID CHAPLIN E TO STAR AT STRAND IN
 FEATURE PICTURE

Let the joy be unconfined-Syd Chaulln in king Queen Oker" opens a two-days engagement at the strand today. offering the biggest funfest released by any motion pie ture concern in long time. The pro- auction has been aptiy termed 'the Ben Hur of screen comedy''-and such ft truly is-not only in the mat ter of the laughter and fun-but in the magnificent settings. the sump- tuous costuming-the host of pretty girls and the unusual swifmess of the nction-the novelty of the situations the continual rousing round of laughter.
 King Queen Joker marks the re- suit Of uuceasing effort for over a solid year. and represents com riete tour of the world. The scenic environment in which the comedy re- veals was gained through visiting and actually filming scenes in three different countries. Chaplin has ln- corporated every known method or extracting the laughs-from trick rbotoplav to dangerous stunts. and The action has been filmed in the air under the water and on the earth. It is an entirely different comedy than anything ever before offered. carries a well defined plot nud might well be termed classic in slapsticlz, for that is exactly what is is.
 Tn order to give the kiddies chance 10 witness this production, the strand is offering a special mat inee tomorrow afternoon, from to g o'clock Tn the advertising secUoh of this issue there is printed cou- non. which. # presented with three cents at the strand tomorrow af- tsrnoon. between the hours stated vVip eutitle the boy or girl presenting The same 10 any seat in the theatre to witness what is undoubtedly one of the most unusual screen comedies ever released. king Queen Joker ss booked solidly all along the line ,-F rhe management is calling atten- ion 10 the limited engagement of but two days, urging attendance during The matinee screenings.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
WITHOUT LIMIT
 IS SHOWING AT TIE
 COLUMBIA TODAY

Scoring as decided a hit as the story from which it is taken. With out Limit" the current offering at Mauk's Columbia theater was excep- tionally well received at it's initial showings yesterday.
 Based on Calvin Johnston's famous short story Temple Dusk" which readers of The Saturday Evening Post will remember, "Without Limit enlarges on the strange career of Clement Palter, the case hardened gambler whose philosophy of life is for the successful ones in the shadow of the temple of chance to assist in every way the ones who have fallen. How well he lives up to his creed is Illustrated by the way in which he befriends and stands by David Mar lowe, a weak willed youth who has forged a notorius man about town $ name to Q check, to cover his gam bling losses.
 Knowing that he is about to die. and following a deep laid plan ot retribution that he has outlined, Palter wills his gambling house, the Versailles, to his enemy Bunny Fish, with the condition that all games are to be played without limit. At the same time leaving a sum of money sufficient to match F'ish's fortune, to Charlie, the roulette dealer, taking a gamblers chance that Fish will lose, which he does in the big gambling scene. Not only is Fish deprived of his entire fortune, but he also loses the Versailles to Charlie.
 In connection with the above pie ture the management of the Colum- bia has resurrected a real roulette wheel that has seen service in the boom days of Phoenix. This wheel of chance will be in operation in the lobby each evening, under the charge of a skilled croupier who will explain the game to those desiring to try their luck with the chips which will be distributed with each ticket sold. No gambling of any nature will be permitted, no prizes or awards given, the exhibition being purely educa- tionaI in scope, affOrding those who are unfamiliar with the game, a glimpse of how it is played in Monte Carlo today.
 As an extra feature. Don Fiatti, master of the accordion, will give ! two performances each night. His program are well balancel and show 1 thoughtful selection.
 A Hall Room Boys comedy Meet the Wife" and a Ford Educational Weekly lend variety to this unusual | program.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
PUTTING CHAPLIN IN A HOLE

From the London Mail.
 Some people seem to have no con sideration, even for our greatest men. Just as Charlie Chaplin is being greeted on his return to his dear old country" with a frenzy that a "Haig or a Beatty might envy there are actually i'll natured people writ ing to the papers to as why his love for the dear homeland wasn't strong enough to bring him back any time between 1914 and 1918. These capti- ous critics don't seem to remember that Charles health is a precious possession, not only for himself, but to the whole picture going world. and if he thought he would find his native climate too bracing in the years mentioned, why blame him for taking good care of himself?
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
"sun- Kistv comiog to E1ks

Fanchon and Marco. co-authors and producers of sun Kist' the su- per-revue with a real plot which comes to the EIks theater Friday and Saturday. Nov. i and ,. have as fea- tured comedians, none other than Don Barclay, Doll Chain and Hyman Moyor. Others in the long cast are Charlotte Woodruff, noted prima donna; Si Layman and Helen Klfng, premier dancers; and a host of other principals including Helen Kennedy, Daisy De WittO, Evelyn Gerald and Lucita Cervera- One of the big fea- lures is the eirls-a stage full of California buds. all beautiful and shapely.
 The production holds the motion picture up to satire and shows the efforts of a Texas oil king to pro duCe a feature film. The costuming is gorgeous and is by Lester of Chi cago, and the music and lyrics are from the pens of FanchOn and Marco Sun kist" comes here direct from its triumph at the Globe theater, New York
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
PITCHERS HAVE EARS

From the Christian Register.
 A little saying from a 7-year- r-old girl:
 Neighbor-How is your mother this morning?
 Little girl-My mother is at the hospital
 Neighbor-Why, I did not know your mother was i'll.
 Little girl-No, it is my aunt who is ill.,
 Neighbor-What is the matter with your aunt?
 Little girl-She has bad head ache.
 Neighbor-Why, I did not know any one went to the hospital for a bad headache.
 Little girl Cooking up very quickly with very interested, bright look on her face)-That is not the real req son, I think; they are spelling things on me.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
Ramona Theater.

The weekly bargain day at the Ramona Theatre will be ushered Tn with a big triple program tonight, in ciuding ten big local amateur acts Fthel Clayton in a Paramount Rrt- craft picture "The Thirteenth com nandment." and the Greer -Lawler Pioneer Girls company in Irish Jus ,ire.p tbe funniest farce comedy or them all. T.,
 ..Irish Justice" finds Bob Greer in +,,, r,,rt of Judge Casey who en- Sorces "Order in the Court with a rig skin bladder which he wellds 1xifh reckless abandon. This comedy ,soesn-t present much in the way or plot or story but it is bear for ac- lion and laughs ana is one bill In which Bob Greer is perfectly at nome in the Irish comedy part.
 Snappy musical specialties by the various members of the troupe flanked by the new beauty chorus in dazzling costumes, mark the nauses between laughs and add 10 the attractveness of the program.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28

comes into her own. In this big show, 1t is announced. comedy and clever young women are utilized in nearly all the notable acts. The five herds of acting elephants were trained by girls, and these girls pre- sent their big pupils in the three rings and upon the track In the aerial and acrobatic acts the circus girl is also very much in evidence. In one act 30 girls present an aerial ballet. all hanging by their teeth. And there are over 200 young women in the big arenic displays.
 The arenic performance of the Sells Floto circus is introduced with a gorgeOusly- -costumed spectacle. The Birth of the Rainbow" and in this, also, the success of the display is largely due to the number, beauty and handsome costuming of the girls.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28

Ethel Clayton in "The Thirteenth Commandment is another big fea- ture of the triple program. This is the starring vehicle provided for Miss Clayton by the Paramount -Artcrafi Picture company, in which she scored her greatest triumph.
 Some new and interesting amateur acts have been secured by the man agement for the big Amateur Night added show at the Ramona tonight
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
SURVIVES g CHILDREN

REDHILL. Eng. Mrs. Mary Schallehn has just celebrated her 1O4th birthday. She has survived all her 10 children. except one. Her re- maining daughter is 73 years old.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
At the Coliseum

Tn addition to the customary ana teur showing tonight at the Coliseum theater a number of local profes sional performers will make their ap- pearance as an audience try-o
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28

Of the S9.250 former service men of the United States army in voca- tional training. only 5793 have Eeen graduated after three years.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
WEAR Roors 30 YEARS

THRAPSTON, Eng.-Eight mem bers of the fire brigade have applied for new boots. They have been wearing their old boots for the last 30 years.
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28

Amirals on active list of the British navy number 95-
Arizona republican., 1921-10-28
20O CIRCUS GIRLS
 WITH SELLS-FLOTO

In the Sell Buffalo Bill Wild West combined circus, second larg- est show on earth" which exhibits here next Monday the circus girl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
NAVY EQUAL TO FRANCE
TO BE SOUGHT BY ITALY
Cut Program for Farley to Call for
Mediterranean Parity

Washington, Nov. 3O.-A navy equal
to that of France and on a parity with
any Power in the Mediterranean will
be the basis of the program Italy will
present to the Arms Conference. when
the question of the application of the
principles of naval reduction for France
and Italy is reached.
No attempt at n decision with rc-
spcct TO the ratio the Italian and
French fleets might be expected to have
to the British. American and Jana
ncsc navics, has been suggested. but
Italian and French naval experts have
been following the proceedings of the
three great naval Powers experts with
great interest and probably have made
progress along that line. The Italians
and French. as far as can be learned
however. arc working on their estimates
Independently and have discussed tho
questions with each other only casually.
The existing fleets of Italy and
France are nearly equal in capita1
ships. with Italy perhaps possessing
n slight advantage in the tonnage of
auxiliary craft. The Italian spokcs.
men have indicated their nation IS
willing to limit naval armament to any
point that France will reduce hers
but not further because of Italy's situa
ton in the Mediterranean. and ItaIy's
dependence upon shipping to obtain
supplies from overseas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
WHlTTLESEY LAID PLANS
EIGHT DAYS BEFORE DEATH
Lost Battalion" Hero Engaged Pas.
sage and Drew viii In Advance

New York, Nov. 30.--By A. P)-
Belief that Lieutenant Colonel Charles
w. Whittlesey, Legion Of Honor man
and commander of the famous Lost
Battalion" of the Argonne Woods,
planned at least eight days in advance
the self destruction executed at sea on
Sunday, has gained ground as new de-
tails Of his recent actions came to light.
On November IS, one week after the
unknown soldier" services in Wash :
ington, which is thought to have added
the last fatal burden to a mind already
overburdcned with melancholy recollec. q.
tions Of the horrors Of war, he engaged
passage to Havana on the Toloa, from
which he disappeared twenty -four
hours out from New York.
Employees said he was most solicitous
about having n cabin in secluded part
of the ship, studied plan Of the vessel
and chose one on the starboard side,
forward. from which he could reach the
promenade deck unseen.
Further substantiation Of the theory
that the man who made his name famous
by yelling ''go to hcll' at a German
who had called on him to surrender,
planned his death many days in ad
vance, was given by Robert w. Little.
of Garden City. n legal associate. He
said Colonel Whittlesey had drawn n
will leaving all his property to his
mother just before he sailed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-30
SPROUL TO URGE .
BETTER TAX PLAN
Governor Says Scientific Read
justment for State Need
to Add to Income
FEDERAL DRAIN IS FELT

Governor Sproul today declared him
self in favor of scientific readjust-
mcnt Of Federal and State taxes. Such
an adjustment must be made, he said,
to increase the income Of the State.
The Governor, who leaves Saturday
for Charleston, s. c., where he will
attend a meeting of the Congress of
Governors, said today that one of the
most important matters to be discussed
by the chief executives of all the States
is that of the interference of the Fed
eral Government in the States in mat
tcrs of taxation.
In Pennsylvania. Governor Sproul
said, the Federal Government derives
more than ten times the amount than
does the State itself. A scientific ad-
justmcnt must be made, he said, which
will be satisfactory to States and the
Nation. The Governors, upon compile
ton of their meeting, will proceed to
Washington on December 8, when they
will be entertained by President Hard
ing. The entire question will be pre-
sented to the President informally at
that time.
Discussing the coming conference and
the dinner at the White House. the
Governor. as chairman of the Executive
Committee of the Congress of Cover
nors, said:
''The thing / have in mind more than
anything else is to arrange some kind
of n lason between the Federal Gov
ernment and the State in matters Of
taxation. The Federal Government has
Invaded the field of the State so much
with its methods of taxation that it is
becoming very difficult to sustain our
selves.
OF course, the State might tax real
estate as is done in other States. but
think real estate is burdened enough
in supporting the local government. II
there was some understanding along
The line, the State would be in better
shape to take care of its ever -increns-
ing activities. There are some people
who would like TO keep Pennsylvania
about in the State it was about twenty
years ago, but We have to go ahead.
AS Marshall Foch said when he was
here, You in Pennsylvania have an
empire greater than that of Belgium. >
1T is because of the growing i'm
portancc Of the activities of the State
that this understanding with the Fed.
eral Government should be reached. For
instance. in PENNSYLVANIA the amount
taken out by the Federal Government
is something over ten times what the
State collects and the State is really
doing constructive work for roads,
health, schools and all the other activi-
ties related to the people.
Some plan must be devised by which
more revenue will be available for the
State and less drain on the part Of the
Federal Government. AS it is now,
there is no liaison between the execu-
tive departments of the State and the
Federal Government except through
Congress. and the result is that there is
much duplication Of activities and con-
dicts in taxation