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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
Receiver Takes Steps
to Close Railroad
(By Associated Press)

HARRISON. Ark, July 22.-J. c
Murray. receiver and general manager
of the Missouri and Northern Arkan
sas railroad, announced today thai
steps were being taken to discontinue
operation of the railroad at midnight
July 81.
Appeals have been made to the fed
eral government without avail, Mr.
Murray stated. There will be suffi
cient funds on hand Aug. l to pay
wages of employees, he said, but it viii
be impossible to continue after tina
time
The main cause" Mr.. Murray said
sis interference from strikers and dep
relations committed, causing the rail
road company enormous loss"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
RAIL EXPENSES Gut
BY LOWER SALARIES
lBv Associated Pressl

NEW YORK, July 22.-Financial
circles estimated today that the ex-
1enses of railroads throughout the
United States would be reduced short
ly S5,000.000 year by ten per cent
reduction in salaries of executives and
supervisory officers. Five large sys-
TENS already have announced such a
reduction and others are expected to
follow suit.
The salary total of railroad presi-
dents is estimated at $6,000,000, six
executives in New York alone receiv-
ing $4,000 or more a year. The
amount paid to general officers dur
Ing 1920 was approximately S25,000,-
600 and that paid to other officers
about the same.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
Crime News Flashed
BY Means of Wireless
tBy Associated Press'

PITTSBURGH, July 22.-Within 20
minutes after a crime is committed
in Pittsburgh, news of the deed and
descriptions of the criminals will be
in the hands of police throughout the
United States and Canada, officials OF
the department of public safety an
nounced here today.
The department has arranged with
a manufacturer of wireless apparatus
to use a powerful transmitting set
and by flashing the details Of crimes
here to the authorities of other cities,
officials of the Pittsburgh police force
hope to capture many fugitives who
otherwise might get away.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
Hold Special Services
at Local Armv Station

Special services will be held at the
Salvation Army, IL South Fifth street.
Saturday night and Sunday.
Meetings will be conducted by Ser
geant Major Newton of Terre Haute
The public is invited to attend all
meetings.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
PICK RED HEADQUARTERS.
fBy Associated Press

MEXICO CITY, July 22.-The state
of 4ucatan has been selected by the
communist congress as headquarters
for all communist propaganda in Lat
in-America, according to word receiv-
ed by labor leaders here from the
Mexican delegation to the recent Mos
COW assembly, who are now in Berlin.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY

Although it has been pretty hot this
year, Weatherman w. E. Moore has
figures to show that there have been
hotter seasons and hotter single days
than during the summer of 1921. For
instance. there was the day OF July
90, 1901, when the thermometer reg
istered LOG in the shade at 1880
o'clock in the morning. At $50 that
evening, it stood at 81.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-22
Nan, SO, Gets Third Divorce,
Is Through With Women
(Ry ASsociated Pre-

(Ry ASSOcldteu ITtssJ
CHICAGO, July 22.-Ambrose J..
Rose. 90 years old, granted decree
of divorce from his third wife, as
serted today that women were get
ting worse with every generation
MY first wife was pretty good" he
said. my second was just medium
and the .sird no good at all" He
asserts that he is through with them
all
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
CRANDALL'S
b.. Il
"The Inner Chamber"

a LICE JOYCE will be the star at
at Crandall's Theater the first
three days Of this week in Vita
graphs 1.-THE Inner Chamber" q
splendid film version Of Charles Cald-
we'll Dobie's famous novel. ""The
Blood Red Dawn" The story con-
Germs the experiences of a working
girl who achieved happiness only
after having demonstrated that q
bungied love affair may with pa
tience and effort be transmitted into
eventual married bliss. Pedro De
Cordoba, one OF the most finished
actors on the American stage or
screen, is cast In the leading male
role opposite the star. The auxiliary
film feature will be Mack sennett's
two-reel comedy, Hard Knocks and
Love Taps" in which Charlie Muir
ray and the full roster of Sennett
comedians and beauties are promi.
nently cast.
Wednesday and Thursday Alice
Brady will be seen in THE Land Of
Hope" in which she assumes the
role Of Polish immigrant girl who
seeks her fortune in America--and
finds II. As supplementary at.
traction will be shown First Ma
tional's release Of the bonneville
comedy. ''Toonerville's Fire Bri.
gades" ''. r.
Thomas Meighan is listed as star
OF the weekend bill in The Con.
quest of Canaan" the Limitation of
Booth Tarkington's romance Of a
small midwestern city. In this sub
ject the popular star of long list
Of screen successes has one of his
most congenial roles. TIE comedy
offering for Friday and Saturday
win be How She Lied"
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
GAYETY THEATER
"Jack Singer Show"

THIs week ushers in at the
Gayety Theater the Jack Singer
show, the initial performance Of
which will be staged this after
noon. Heading the cast will be
Harry Lander and his brother.
Willie Lander. the two foremost
tramp comedians in burlesque.
A snappy entertainment indeed In
the Jack Singer show, and decided
ly original. in Its comedy situations
and musical numbers. A large cast
Of capable performers have been
attracted to the Singer agsrega-
ton from all branches Of the
amusement field, and snai..r great
assistance to Mr.. Lai. %. tender.
ing to the public the best show of
his career.
The two acts-"Candles Of De.
sire" and THE Evolution of Love"
offer abundant opportunity for
every member of the cast to dis
play ability. The scenery, lighting
effects and costumes are all that
one could wish for.
Many names well known In Bur
lesque appear on the program, the
more prominent members of the
cast being Valeska, prima donna,
May Hamilton, Alice Hahn, Mollie
Nelson, Helen La Claire, IA la.
Wis, Sam Bachen, and Johnny Bell.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
B. F. KEITHS
"Chic" Sale

SSTH1C' SALE. the elongated
impersonator Of bucolic
types. and Miss Josephine
Victor and company. viii divide the
place Of honor In the B. r. Keith
Theater bill this week. beginning at
the matinee tomorrow.
Chic" Sale needs no herald.
Wherever vaudeville flourishes,
there he IL a household word. No
other impersonative comedian
touches the dust he raises. For
years he has been building up a
feature which is called "A Rural
Sunday School Entertainment"
originally intended for such print
tive affairs. but soon developed into
satire that is almost a verify as
to the types presented. From be-
ginning to end Mr.. Sales characters
succeed each other to the accom-.
paniment Of roars Of laughter from
the audience. , .- r.
Miss Josephine Victor will be
remembered a. the last star Of THE
Skin Came" and previously with
many other distinguished successes
to her credit. In vaudeville she IN
presenting for the first time Juliet
and Romeo" in four scenes that al.
ternate serious and comic situa.
lions. ....
A fine artistic novelty is prom.
ised for Max Teuber's new fantastic
spectacle, "shadowland," which is
given by Miss Adele La Luce and a
coterie of coryphees described as
beautiful formed color shadows"
Charles Lloyd and Earl Christie
will be mirthful In 1.-TWO Boys from
Virginia." and William Brack and
his company Of six eccentric artists
will perform startling as well as
amusing feats of muscularity.
Jed Dooley. "the cameo comic"
one of the cleverest of the numer.
Gus Dooley family. with a com
pany" OF one, will add TO the Joy
Of the week.
The Miller Sisters. charming rep
resentatives Of youth and Versa
tihty," in musical accomplishments,
and Herbert's loop-the-loop and
leaping dogs, and others Of the
lower order. Add Aesop's Fables,
Topics OF the Day, and the Pathe
News Pictorial. and the. bill is com,
pleted,
Today at 8 and s:15 p. m. Goidin
will saw another girl In half and the
balance Of last weeks array win
be viewed.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
CrandaH Offers
Many Fine Films
for This Season

TN Observance Of the usual GUS
tom OF Swing theatergoerso Of the
Capital an advance glimpse Of
what the new theatrical season may
have to offer during Its early weeks,
Harry NJ. CrandalI owner OF the
Crandail theaters In Washington.
yesterday announced a partial list Of
the attractions to be given premiere
presentations at the Metropolitan
and Knickerbocker Theaters within
the next two months.
The new season opens today with
Goldwyns production Of Rupert
Hughes finest drama. THE Old
Nest" directed by Reginald Barker
and interpreted by specially chosen
cast that includes the names Of a
surprising number of stars. This
picture In New York enjoyed an es-
tended Broadway run at the 81 scale
OF prices. 1t deserved 1t. THE Old
Nest" will be presented at the Metro
politan and Knickerbocker at the
regular prices Of admission.
Following "The Old Nest" will be
presented for the first times local
ly Norma TaImadge's perturbation
OF Claiming Pollock's last seasons
stage success. The Sign on the
Door, which. in turn. viii be sue
ceeded by Charles Rays Scrap
Iron" This subject is said to excel
even such popular successes as
Rays The Old swimmin' Hole"
and "A Midnight Bell"
The October bookings include
Helene Chadwick IN another of Ru-
pert Hughes human dramas Of
everyday American life, Danger
Gus Curve, Ahead" Miriam Cooper
and a star cast in Raoul walsh's
'Serenade:' Marshall Neiian's most
pretentious camera drama. Bits Of
Life" Constance Talmadge IN
''Woman's Place." and Charles
Chaplin in his new and thoroughly
unique creation, The Idle Class"
Conspicuous among the November
offerings at Crandall's Metropolitan
and Knickerbocker will be Pola Ne
gri's incompatible Oriental spec
tacle-drama, zone Arabian Night"
which in every essential respect
surpasses both her Passion" and
Gypsy Blood" This Lubitsch mas
terpiece, in which the director plays
an important role. Is said to strike
an entirely new note in MAGNITUDE
and magnificence. This mighty
drama viii be followed by Anita
Stewart in 1.-THE Invisible Fear"
Three comedies Of outstanding
merit are listed among the attrac-
tons of greater length. These are
Harold Lloyd in 81 Do" Buster
Keaton in THE Playhouse" and
Larry semon in The Bellhop." Each
is the first in a new series Of its
stars most notable comedy produc-
tons.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
These Pictures
Are on Way
to WASHINGTON

RUDYARD KIPLING'S
without Benefit Of Clergy"
comes to Moore's Rialto next
week. a. ... ". ID.
"A Trip to Paradise" the
screening Of "Liliom," New
York's dramatic sensation of
the summer, will be seen at
Loew's Palace Next week. Bert
Lytell is in the leading role.
Norma Talmadge, in 1.-THE
Sign on the Door" will be seen
at the Metropolitan next week.
Next week at the Knicker-
booker will be shown Alice
Joyce in "The Inner Chamber"
Mary Miles Minter in "Moon-
light and Honeysuckle" and
Fatty .Arbuckle in "Crazy to
Marry"
For the first three days Of
next week Crandall's will show
Neglected Wives" followed for
two days by Viola Dana in
puppets Of Fate" and Fatty
Arbuckle for the last two in
"Crazy to Marry"
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
LOEWS PALACE
"Passng Through"

n + Loew's Palace Theater this
~ week, beginning today, win be
seen Douglas Mclean. both
IN person and on the screen, in
APassing Through" The screen
star win appear at all performances
during the week. $50
Mr.. MacLean 10 expected to reach
Washington today and make his
first personal appearance on the
stage Of the Palace screen at the
time that Passing Through" ID
given It's initial screen presenta-
tisn In the same theater. .,Passins
Through" his now starring produc.
ton. Ii the humorous tale Of a
young man whose penchant for m.
Stunning the troubles of others. IN.
Wolves him in a perfect series Of
complications.
~ Billy Barton. the leading char.
acter In the picture. Mr.. MacLean
sssays the role Of q young man who
takes penitentiary sentence after
assuming the blame for a bank rob.
berry Of which he was innocent. Be.
fore he Is placed behind the bars,
however. he makes a sensational ca.
cape during a train wreck and takes
refuge in q village nearby.
Hare, his efforts to befriend a law
nauis being beaten by its master
gets him into more difficulties and
his misfortunes steadily mount I'D
until his luck turns in the final
scenes OF the story and good for.
tune evens up the score.
The original story of Passing
Through" was, written by Agnes
Christine Johnston. and II was made
into q, photoplay by Joseph #. Pc.
land. The picture was directed by
William A. Setter under the personal
supervision Of Thomas H. Ince, and
Mr.. McLean's supporting cast in.
cludss' Madse Beilamy. formerly Of
the Garrick Players OF this city;
Willis Richards. Edithe York. Otto
Hoffman, Cameron Ccffey, Fred
oasnboio. Louis Natheaux. Margaret
Livingston. Bert Hadley and many
others.
The production will be supple.
msnted by specially selected array
Of short.iensth screen and musical
offerinss. including q brilliant over
ture selection. \
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
THE STRAND
Chalfonte Sisters
THE cHALFoNrE s1srEas !,

THE CHALFoNTE SISTERS. N.
ponents Of grace and agility in
a song and dance diversion. head
the Strands bill this week begin
ming today.
Others on the bill will include
Kennedy and Nelson, comedy &C.
ecentric knockabout acrobats; that
peer Of all singing entertainers, VII
lie Smith. In melodious song
sketches; Charles Lane and Jack
Freeman In q screamingly funny
singing and talking skit entitled.
"The Split" and as an extra added
attraction Of note. VIII Rawles and
Ella Won Kaufman. presenting their
latest minstrel comedy, "a willing
Worker"
The photodramatic offering for
the week will bring to Washington
for the first time Metros produc-
ton of 1.-THE Saphead." The i'm.
portance attaches partly to the
notable names In the cast which Is.
headed by the dean Of American
actors, William II. Crane, co-star,
ring with the comedian. Buster
Keaton; others seen In support in.
Guiding Irving Cummings, Edward
Connolly. Jack Livingstone and
odette Tyler.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
KNICKERBOCKER
The old Nest'

"THE OLD NEST. one OF the
finest screen dramas ever
produced will be shown at
Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater
today and tomorrow. Adapted from
Rupert Hughes story of the same
name by the author himself and in
terpreted by a cast that includes a
surprising number Of recognized
stars of silent drama, THE Old
Nest" has been proclaimed a classic
wherever shown. It comes to the
Knickerbocker direct from its
Broadway run in New York at 81
prices. -. ..
Mary Alden, Dwight Crittenden,
Helene Chadwick. Cullen Lands,
Louise Lovely, Buddy Messenger,
Johnny Jones. Lefty Flynn, Molly
Malone, Nick Cogley. and hosts of
others are included In the cast.
The supplementary film and mu-
steal features Of the bill will be in
harmony with the Importance and
the beauty Of the major attraction.
Four performances only win be
given today at 8, s, Z. and Q D. m.
Tomorrow at 7:15 and 9a5 D. m.
only. .t...
Tuesday and Wednesday the
Knickerbocker will present Alice
Brady in her latest Realart starring
vehicle, THE Lady of Hope" which
will be supplemented by the Toon-
erville comedy, Meeting All
Trains" ..'. -
Wanda Hawley. supported by
Walter HERS, will occupy the
screen on Thursday and Friday In
Her Sturdy Oak" with "A Sun
lcss Sunday" the added comedy at
traction. #
Bebe Daniels will be seen on Sat
urday only on "one Wild Week."
which will be variously supplement.
ed by special short-reel subjects and
orchestral contributions under the
direction of Bert Hallowell. con-
ductor Of the Knickerbocker Sym
phony. u.... ..H
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
CAPITOL
"HMly Burly"
TyHR attraction at the q,

TUE attraction at the Capitol
theater this week will be Joe
Wilton's Hurry Burly." which
opens with today's matinee. The en-.
tertainment Is entitled Timely Pre-
scriptions" and Is said to be full of
sprightIy comedy. dancing and tune
full melodies. A new book written
and staged by Joe Wilton provides
for two acts and nine scenes, max
ing q stupendous and elaborate
scenic production. 49,. .
The cast OF funmakers and sing
ers consist Of Charles Goldie. Doris
Sennett. Jimmy Raymond. Charles
Marshall. Irving Karo, Arlono John
son. Helen Gould and Phil Fletch.
er's jazz band = -
A chorus of beautiful girls have
been selected to sing and display the
array of gorgeous gowns.
Many vaudeville specialties will be
introduced throughout the perform
ance.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
MOORE'S RLALTO
"MOther o. Mine"

A STORY Of the world and its
people. Mother o'Mine. !" Thorn.
as H. Ince's latest and greatest
dramatic production Is announced
for showing at Moore's Rialto
Theater all week. beginning today.
The perturbation, a meiorama OF
metropolitan life adapted from the
widely read story. THE Octopus"
written by Charles Belmont Davis,
is enacted by a selected cast Of
unusual talent. consisting of Floyd
Hughes, Betty Blythe, Joseph Kill
gour, Betty Ross Clark. and Claire
Mcdowell.
The plot, briefly. deals with the
involved situations arising from
the desires OF Robert~Sheldon the
only son Of his mother. to seek the
opportunity that the, city has TO
offer over his native small town.
His mother gives him a letter of
Introduction to q prominent wizard
Of finance. who Is unknown to the
boy, his own father who has de-
serted his family years before I'M
der the drunken superstition that
his wife was not true. r--
The boy Is given a position In
the financier's offices and I'M
knowingly becomes the cats paw
In some doubtful business trans
actions. Discovering his situation
he accuses the financier, who. en-
ragged because the boy has pre-
vented the contamination Of a big
deal. viciously attacks his mothers
name and In the resulting fight IL
accidentally killed BY his own re-
volver. The only witness to the
ARRAY perjures herself on the wit
ness stand to secure the boys con.
viction.
From this point onward the
mother and her love move into
\ prominence. her unselfish sacrifice
and determination being the basis
Of some Of the most suspensive sit
uations ever screened and Mr.. Ince
has given US many such.
The picture lends itself perfectly
to musical Interpretation and Dt-
rector Robert Bond Gotta, Of the
Riaito Orchestra, has arranged
score that is a symphonic master
piece in both appropriateness and
appeal. the overture for the week
being excerpts from Puccini's La
Boheme."
An interesting and amusing pro-
gram of subsidiary features will
accompany the showing Of the
major attraction, a laushable mer-
maid comedy featuring Lloyd
QIam) Hamilton entitled Robinson
Crusoe. Ltd" and an exclusive
showing of recent world events as
caught by the Fox News camera
being among the more important
offerings.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
POLLS
"Four Horsen1en"

"'HE FOUR HoRsEMEN OF
THE APOCALYPSE" by VIM
cente Blasco Ibanez. the one great
novel Of the war. enters upon It's
third and last week at Polls today.
THE -Four Horsemen Of the Apoc-
alypse" has broken every record
ever made in Washington. and has
attracted a class Of theatergoers
who previous to this presentation
has refused to patronize a motion
picture entertainment, but the ap-
peal Of the story and the masni-
tude Of its production. it's all-star
cast and mastery direction was the
magnet that has brought society out
in full force.
Rex Ingram, who directed the
cinema classic. has received praise
throughout the land as the premier
director Of the century. Not alone
did he direct the picture, but picked
every important member Of the cast,
which includes such stars as Alice
Terry, Rudolph Valentino, Virginia
Warwick, Pommery Cannon. Joseph
Swickard, Alan Hale, Wallace
Berry. Stuart Holmes. Edward Con-
nelly, Mabel. Van Buren,, Bull"
Montana, Smoke" Turner, Mile.
Dolores, Jacques d'Auray, Harry
Northrup and Nigal de Bruiller.
An augmented orchestra under
the direction of Thomas Cannon ts
one Of the special features of this
engagement #...
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
Boyle Boosts 1t.

JACK BOYLE, author of Boom
erang Bill" which Cosmopolitan
Productions has made into a power
full film drama, recently said this
motion picture is the finest interpre-
tation Of any of his works screened
to date. Lionel Barrymore has the
title role and Marguerite Marsh will
be seen as the leading feminine
player. Boomerang Bill" viii be
released this fall. ~. NJ.
The Washington times., 1921-09-11
NATIONAL
"A Wise Child"
AT the National Theater tomor-

At the National Theater tomor-
row night Charles Dillingham;
will present new play with songs
"a comedy dealing with a new
phase Of modern life, entitled "A
Wise Child" and written by Rida
johnson Young for the exploitation
Of the acting skill Of Miss Vivienne
Segal. who is the featured member
Of q particularly strong cast engaged
by Mr.. Dillingham;. ...' 49,
"a Wise Child" Is a comedy OF
youth. of mirth, and Of action. II Is
an up-to-the-minute cross section
Of metropolitan life. Astounding In
surprises of action and brilliant
characterization. Miss Segal has
hitherto confined her activities to
strictly musical productions. in
which, however. her strong person
atty and q genuine talent for COM
edy marked for early advancement
to roles that would afford her ade-
quate. opportunities. Her last APP
pearances locally were IN Tho Little
whopper" and "The Biue Para.
disc" In both Of which she scored
pronounced successes.
In "a Wise Child" the dramatist
has written an attractive role for
Miss Segal. that of vaudeville per-
former to whom comes Unexpectedly
after the hardships Of q performer
ION the road" .r... -. #..aw
Reverses' Of fortune that, come
later find this indomitable spirit un-
dismayed. and the story Il carried
along with swift action and anus
ing dialogue. and "a Wise Child
promises to be q thoroughly enjoy
able entertainment. Miss Segal will
also be heard In several songs writ
ten especially for this play.
Mr.. Dillingham; has selected east
for "A Wise Child that viii have
no superior during the new season.
It includes such sterling players as
Robert Mcwade, Douglas Steven
son, Charles Able, Ethel Wilson,
william Ingersoll. Wright Kramer,
Walter Regan, Dorothy Leeds and
Ben N. Levin. The play was staged
under the direction of Fred q.
Latham. and Charles Dillingham; has
given II an artistic and beautiful
setting.
The customary Wednesday and
Saturday matinees will be given
during the season Of "A Wise Child"