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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Ward Vorhees, Chicago,
Dies: Funeral Saturday

Ward Voorhees,, SO years old, died
suddenly at the home of his brother-in-
law, Charles Feltman, Chicago, III. He
is survived by his wife The body
will arrive here Friday afternoon at
3:45 o'clock and will be taken to the
home of his father-in-law, Henry Vere-
gge. 426 South Sixteenth street.
The funeral will be held at 426
South Sixteenth street at 2:30 o'clock
Saturday afternoon. Rev. Tressel will
officiate. Burial will be in the Luth-
eran cemetery. Friends may call Fri
day evening.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
JUSTICE Department
BEGINS KLAN QUERY
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Sept. %
High officials of the Ku Klux Klau
may be summoned to Washington for
interrogation by the department of
Justice, Attorney General Daugherty
indicated today. Director Burns of the
department bureau of investigation.
Mr.. Daugherty announced, has been
instructed to set his agents at work on
an investigation of the Klan's organ.
ization in various parts of the country
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
High School

Instead Of the Booster athletic tick
cts selling for S1.00 as was stated
Wednesday night, they will sell for
$1.50.
The Senior Boys Booster club held
meeting in the gym during the
activities period to discuss some spe-
cial business.
The Pedestrian club met to organ
ize in room 80 at 5 $50.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Accountants Resolution
Is Passed for Protection

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22,-By a
vote of 3 to the American Institute
Of Accountants in annual convention
here has gone on record as opposing
"all advertising of a personal nature
on the part of its members. The res
olution was adopted after reure-
sentative of the internal revenue bu-
reau had appeared to urge that tine
institute cooperate in efforts TO weed
out FROM the profession undesirable
practitioners who advertise or solicit
tax practlce.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Pennsylvania Legion Opens .
Third Annual Convention
-(Bv Associated Press) J

PITTSBURG, Sept. 22.-The third
annual convention of the Department
of Pennsylvania, American Legion,
opened here today with more than
1000 members in attendance 4
feature Of the first days program was
to be the organization of the women's
auxiliary of the department. Many
posts throughout the state galready
have auxiliaries and the purpose was
to weld them into body in conjunc-
ton with the legion department Of
Pennsylvania.
Speakers prominent in state legion
circles as well as officials delivered
addresses of welcome to the delegates.
A public reception opening the con-
vention formally will be held tonight.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Richmond Boys inDited
To Participate in Hunt

The treasure hunt that was to be
held by the Y NJ c. A. last Saturday.
and was postponed because of rain,
will be held Saturday afternoon, and
large number of boys are planning
to attend the hunt
The boys are requested to be at the
promptly at l o'clock so as to get
the boys divided into the five groups
that will form the hunt All boys OF
the city are invited to attend this
hunt and the treasures are of value
to any boy.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
THREE new CITIZENS
ADMITTED THURSDAY

Three men were admitted to full
citizenship in the United States by
Judge Bond in naturalization court
which was held Thursday. Benjamin
Sharp, John Smith Tweedie and Hen
ry F.. Iserman successfully passed the
examinations for their final papers.
John SuvOges' case was postponed
until the next court which will be held
in January. lie was unable to answer
the questions asked him by II. A. Ken
nedy, government examiner.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Recommendation of Pardon
For Debs Soon, Daugherty
z Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Sept 22.-Recom-
mendation upon the question of par
don for Eugene V. Debs, Socialist
leader, imprisoned at Atlanta, Ga,
for violation of the war laws, may be
sent to President Harding next week,
Attorney General Daugherty said to-
day
The recommendations have been
completed, Mr.. Daugherty said, but he
desired to go over them again and
make some changes before submitting
them to the president.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Lerchenfeld Names Premier
in Bauarian Election

MUNICH, Bavaria, Sept. 22.-The
Landtab by a majority of Sc votes yes
terday elected Count Hugo Lerchen-
field as premier Twenty votes were
cast for Dr. Won Kaher, the former
premier Thirty-nine members alb
stained from voting Count Lerchen-
field accepted the post.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
ALL AMERICAN FOOD TRAIN
CARRIES AID TO RUSSIANS
IBy Associated Press

tBy ASSOCIATED Press)
RIGA, Sept. 22.-Rations for about
10 days more for 100000 Russian
children left Riga yesterday in the
first all-American food train of 40
cars. The train, which is under the
auspices of the American relief admin
istration is bound for Moscow. The
shipment consisted of 1000 tons of
balanced rations.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Infantry Team Holds Lead
In Camp Perry Shooting

CAMP PERRY, O., Sept 22-The
United States infantry team finished
its third stage over the 500 yard rapid
fire range in the national rifle team
match shoot here this morning, and
still holds first place in the feature
event of the National Rifle associa-
tion tournament with score of 1880
The Indiana National Guard team is
sixth with score of 1925.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Brides Body Found in Lake
While on HONEYMOON Trip
fRy Associated Press,

UNION. Conn, Sept. 22-The body
of Mrs. Norah Johnson Kettelle, who
was bride of few days, disappeared
from camp at Lake Mashapaug
where she was on her honeymoon on
Sept. Is, was found in the lake today.
1t was not removed from the water
pending examination by the coroner
and state police.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Hmter Named Chairman
Membership Committee

Lloyd E. Harter was appointed
chairman of the membership division
of the Chamber of Commerce recently
by the board of directors. Mr.. Harter
assumes the duties which John ]. Har-
rington, Jr., formerly had charge of
Mr.. Harrington resigned from the
Office recently.
Other general matters were brought
up by the board and discussed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
Raiding and Looting Bands
Defy Military Authorities

MADRAS, India Sept. 22.-Spora-
die raiding and wholesale looting is
still prevalent in parts of the Malahar
district where Moplah bands have
been defying British military author
tiles for several weeks Bodies of reb-
ell forces are terrorizing the country
side.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
British Disperse Rebels
Fighting Near Colicut
(By Associated Press)


CAL1CUT, British India. Sept. 22-
A British column inflicted a severe
defeat on the rebellious Indians at
Sulliodmala near Karavarakundu, says
an official statement issued today
The rebels were dispersed and are
being pursued by the British the state
ment adds.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
FINDS VALUABLE PEARL.

tBV ASSOClated PreSS1
DEFIANCE. o., Sept 22.-Adam
Rose, lock tender here, has received
$500 for a 41-grain pearl, which he
found in a clam shell taken from the
Maumee river, while he was gathering
button shells.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22
VOTE ON BOND ISSUES.

YOUNGSTOWN, o., Sept. 22.-Bond
issues for various improvements, to-
falling s1,450,000, will be voted upon
by the people at the November cleo
ton
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1921-09-22

Walter Kelly, veteran sport
writer and referee, was the third
man in the ring in the Johnny Kill
bane-Danny Frush battle at Cleve-
land. When Frush claimed Kill
bane had fouled him in the first
round Kelly decided Frush was not
seriously hurt and was pulling
something" Kelly announced from
the ring that he was paid "to pro-
tect the fans who had paid good
money to see the bout" and there
fore the fight would be continued.
Erush soon forgot about the foul
Evening star., 1921-07-24
MAKING ART TITLES" FOR pHoropLAYs.

HEROM snow-capped mountain peaks
that pierce the clouds an opal
escent stream Of water tumbled noisily
into the valley like a bridal veil"
That might be the opening title OF
a photodrama flashed upon the screen
in conventional type. The poetic de-
scription itself might please one. but
let him visualize the letters gradually
fading out on the screen and blending
almost imperceptibly into a magnificent
view OF the very mountain peak as II
sends forth a swirling torrent to bap-
tise the multi-coiored peaks. and how
much more effective Is the title!
Making titles which describe pic
torially the words is the function
Of the art title department at any
large studio-just one OF the depart
ments which contribute SO much to
the artistry Of a production.
Assume that q sequence Of photo
drama deals with the teeming rush OF a
great city at nightfall. The title. as
projected on the screen, might read:
Among those thousands who wearily
take their homeward way when the fac
tories pour forth their human cogs was
Sally Shipper
It would be obviously wrong to show
q peaceful valley or our waterfall for
that title.
Instead, the head of the art title de-
partment would take a cameraman to
the industrial district and record. with
soft focus and the romantic diffusion
Of modern photography. the gaunt sky
Evening star., 1921-07-24

| striking personality win compel the at
| tention OF the casting director. and the
possessor Is given q chance to appear In
a picture.
From my years OF experience In inter-
the eye. II the applicant 10 a woman
good looks are the first requisite: but in
the long run personality and intelligence
are the qualities which win success. To
this must be added ambil )on Md the
willingness to undergo the liardi h!ps Of
the game.
from my years Of experience i.iinter-
viewing applicants for the screen l can
easily determine whether girl is
studio by the glamour of the profession.
The latter type will assure you 1t is
her lifelong ambition to become an ac-
tress. but ! can generally detect the
vanity Of the applicant. She may be
given a chance to do atmospheric or
purely decorative work, but will sell
dom rise above that station.
I'VE are always looking for unique
personalities. A sparkling eye. a sem
sitive mouth. a distinctive carriage. an
individual way Of holding the head or
unusually expressive features will al
ways interest the casting director and
he win give the applicant an opportu-
nifty. even as an extra or in a very
sibilities.
Theoretically" continued Mr.. Datig.
''motion picture producers are always
looking for new faces and for material
for future stars. But these cannot be
discovered in the beginner. We must
wait until an actor displays unusual
talent in some particular role"
Evening star., 1921-07-24

line OF the factory belt, shadowy stacks
standing out bleakly against a cold gray
sky: a wisp Of smoke trailing suilenly
over the city. To better get over the
idea Of closing time he might include
in his panorama the plume Of steam
that leaps from the whistle when 1t
shrieks the days end.
No matter how artistic an art title.
II must not be allowed to violate or en-
croach upon the sacred precinct OF the
director. 1t must never be more than
a misty background for the printed
word Of the title. yet in flash il must
prepare the spectator for the action
that is to follow. give him a clearer
understanding Of the title which may be
so "gummed up with poetry as to be
obscure. and put him in complete psy
Geological sympathy with poor little
Sally Simper. whom ne will next see
leaving the unsavory factory
One might reasonably ask: II an art
director uses his film photographing the
factory. how IL he going to get the
printed words into the same picture?
He makes the photograph OF the fac
tory on all of the Aim except little
covered with a small mask. Before he
develops the picture Of the factory he
will photograph a card upon which the
title is printed and the letters will just
exactly occupy the space left vacant
for the purpose by the mask.
or course. there are variations Of this.
such as double and triple exposures and
fades and dissolves and irises and all
the other tricks known TO animated
photography. but the usual way 10 as
described.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
New Camera Miracle.

Al Rocket Of the Rocket Film
Corporation tells Of a new motion
picture camera that can perform
miracles. For example. 1t can smooth
the lines out Of the face and make
the aging star appear young again.
The secrets Of the new wonder are
jealously guarded. and it is said to
have been developed under the pro-
lection OF one Of Americas greatest
actresses. II this be true and the
said actress does not keep the camera
all for herself. there will be some
great come-backs staged by a lot of
clever girls who have been thrown
into the discard by the cruelty Of the
regulation motion picture camera.
The new miracle worker is also
said to correct facial Irregularities
and to produce the most wonderful
lighting effects. Mr.. Rocket says 1t
promises to turn motion picture pro-
duction upside down II all claimed
for 1t is realized.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
WHAT CHANCE HAS NOVICE IN p1crUREs7

I"WHAT qualities do you look fol
in persons applying for work in
motion pictures?'
The question was put to Fred Datig.
casting director at Universal City.
X Broadly speaking" replied Mr.. Da-
tig. ut is not in my province to look
Tor new qualities or new talent. There
are several thousand experienced, capa-
Die players registered in my office, COW.
ering every type and temperament re-
Quired In making pictures. I have met
them all play various parts in different
photo dramas. A full description OF each
is card-indexed in my hles while I
have a mental picture OF each in Diff
ferent roles.
When a director brings me a manu-
script OF a story to be cast / run over
the list of available actors in my mind
and can visualize some player as ideal
Tor every character in the play. After
asking a number Of these actors out
to the studio, where we talk about
salary. wardrobe and other details, in
some instances asking the advice Of the
director or star, we select the cast Of
principals"
but what chance has a newcomer
In motion pictures, and what qualities
,ecommend them for consideration? ?"
The Questioner continued.
1T Is In the minor role, or even as
an extra. that new faces make their
appearance before the camera. Even
for these humble roles" said Mr.
Datig. there are thousands of persons
registered in every studio. But now and
then some unusually pretty face or some
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Lies "Lovetime."

0NE morning at Hollywood, Calf.
Shirley Mason's company sat about
waiting for some of the chief scenes
to be shot for 'Lovetime." the Will
liam Fox production. which has Miss
Mason as its star. A discussion
arose among some of the players
as to what particular period in life
could be designated as 'lovetime."
One of the ladies ventured tha
opinion that lovetime could be de.
fined as the happiest moment OF
ones life" Another suggested that
loyetime was "the time when two
beings found that their greatest hap
piness was in being together
Miss Mason closed the symposium
by remarking that ''lOvetime 10 the
time when a human being blindfolds
himself or herself and walks straight
for life's coal hole"
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Jewish Home Life.

TEWIsH homo life 10 said to be de-
= picted with unerring realism in
''shams Of Society,"" the first Walsh
Fielding production directed by Thomas
b. Walsh.
Not the least engrossing Of the inter-
esting episodes Is the barmitzvah party
held In accordance with the aGe-old
Jewish custom Of feting q lad Of thir-
teen when he is confirmed and enters
the church.
Director Walsh, to make certain that
he got every detail OF this important
scene as accurate as possible. 1t is said.
enlisted the aid Of well known rabbi,
and together they supervised the scenes
in which the merrymaking and reverent
ceremonial Of the barmitzvah party Is
depicted.
Several Jewish families were invited
to take part in the making Of the
scenes and played their parts with pro-
nnounced sincerity. Mr.. Walsh was par
ticularly anxious to strike a note OF
reverent restraint In these scenes.
especially in those In which the rabbi
takes part in the feast and serves the
bread and wine. This, In fact, IL said
to be one Of the high lights Of the pro-
duction.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Rider Haseard's Beatrice.

THIRD foreign" film has been
"A acquired for distribution in Amer
ica by Goldwyn. Although made in
Italy. the picture was directed by
Herbert Brenon, one Of the best
known and most experienced of
American producers, and its star is
one of Americas most popular screen
and stage players. Marie Doro.
The picture is Beatrice" an adap-
tation of Rider Haggard's romantic
story of the rocky coast OF Wales
Mr.. Brenon directed 1t for the Cnione
Cinematografica italian de Roma.
Photographing was done at the pic
turesque Italian city Of Tarmone:
The story concerns Beatrice Gran
ger. the young daughter Of the curate
Of a town on the Wales coast. who
falls in love with Geoffrey Bingham.
after saving his life in a storm on the
water. Geoffrey's wife. Honoria, had
married him for his prospects. but
when his bachelor uncle suddenly
marries. her dislike for him canes to
the surface. Geoffrey soon finds HIM
self in love with Beatrice. Though
neither is guilty Of wrongdoing, Bea-
trice's jealous sister. Elizabeth. who
wishes to marry a wealthy squire in
love with Beatrice. contrives to make
them seem so. To save Geoffrey's 9
public career. Beatrice. rather than
have him drawn into the divorce
courts, browns herself. His wife soon
afterward Is burned to death and
Geoffrey has only his little daughter
to live for.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
A Beautiful Tribute.

A BEAUTIFUL tribute to the late
"A Robert Harron was paid recently
by Thomas B. Walsh. motion picture
director. A friend meeting Walsh one
warm day all dressed up in neatly
pressed white flannel trousers and spot
less white shoes began joking him.
Lilly white is the name for you." he
said.
Walsh smiled. then soberiy shook his
head.
There was never a spotless, lily
white man on Broadway except one,''
he said, and he's gone"
who was that?" said the friend.
curiously.
Bobby Harron." replied Walsh. 'Tf
there was ever a clean. pure soul in a
man, that soul was Bobby Harron's.
He had the highest ideals and he lived
Up to them. II there Is heaven and
iod's on His throne, Bobby Harror
will be in the cast. make no mistake
about that
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Filming a Dancers Poses.

AN interesting slow-motion picture
was recently filmed in a New York
studio Of Mile. Albertina Rasch, the
Vienense dancer. who has just completed
two-year contract on the Keith and
Orpheum circuits. On a spacious plat
form, built especially for the purpose.
| with a high and wide background Of
black velvet, Mile. Rasch gave an ex-
hibition Of dancing that was remark
able, running the entire gamut Of
classic dances and poses as well as the
| toe dancing. spins and other poetic
Eyrations that come within the scope
OF the premier ballarina- Two cameras
were used in the filming operations. one
with a standard 16-exposure machine,
the other with a capacity OF 400 ex-
posures.
! The slow motion camera. with the
| dancer garbed in a fabric Of filmy,
| transparent gauze. sharply silhouetted
against the black background was en-
abled to bring out the abnormal de-
| velopment and slightest movement of
each set Of muscles of the legs. arms
and upper body. both individually and
in relation to every other muscle.
| Mile. Rasch was born in Vienna Of
Polish parents. She danced at the
Vienna Opera House. later becoming
premiere under the direction Of Richard
! Straus at that famous temple Of music.
| After her triumphs in Europe she came
to this country and held the first rank
with the Chicago and Century Grand
Opera companies.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Degrees and Actors.

THE fact that Columbia University.
New York. recently conferred upon
George Arliss. the English actor. the
honorary degree Of n. A. recalls to
mind that. SO far as is known. Otis
Skinner. star OF "Kismet." is the only
living American actor to have been
honored by q similar degree Tufts
College made him q master of arts
in 1895. Shortly after that time
Joseph Jefferson received an N. A.
from Harvard. and many years Water
Sir Forbes Robertson, who mar
eied the charming American ac-
tress, Gertrude Elliott. received a
similar degree. but Sir Forbes has re-
tired from the stage. The final curtain
has been rung down on the creator of
Rip Van Winkle. Mr.. Arliss is an Eng
lshman and by the process Of deduc-
Hon and elimination Otis Skinner 10 the
only Lying American actor to bear the
honorary title Of master Of arts. con-
ferred by one Of the Oldest colleges in
the east.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
The Queen a Fan.

DOYALTY 10 becoming very inter-
~ ested In motion pictures, according
to Eve Unsell, well known scenario
writer. who has Just returned from
London. Something new has arisen in
the way Of command" performances at
the palacs-for pictures.
Dowager Queen Alexandra is said to
be particularly devoted to them and has
felt II keenly because her physicians
have advised her recently not to see
photoplays for q time for the sake Of
her eyes. She has given her special
representative q list Of her favoritss,
who are Mary Pickford. Pauline Fred
erick and the Glsh sisters. and she
wants to see films in which they are
starred as soon as she 10 able.
Evening star., 1921-07-24

'Juliette Day. who was recently seen
in Scrambled Wives" has been en-
gagged by Marc Klaw for his fall pro-
duction OF I'VE Girls"
"The Nightcap." a play Of mystery
Bolton. started rehearsals last week.
Jerome Patrick and Flora Sheffield
have been engaged for leading parts.
THE Marriage of Kitty" in which
Marie Tempest starred for several
seasons. is to be turned Into a musi-
cal comedy by Charles Dillingham; for
) production next season. Victor Her.
bert is to furnish the score.
Samuel Taylor. who, is q resident
Of this city. will leave shortly to re.
sumo the management of The OLD
Homestead" company. under the d.
rection of the Augustus Pitou. Inc
The company will open the 9Th OF
,, August
"Johnny Ring and the Captains
sword" which will be shown at Ocean
Grove. N. J.. tomorrow, iss a photo
pIay depicting the events that had to
do with the conversion and life work
of Russell H. Conwell.
The picture. besides it's moral value:
is said to be a combination Of real art
in direction and photography.
Phoebe Hunt, the leading woman In
the stage play. The AcQuittal," Will
make her first screen appearance as the
leading woman in Rita Weiman's new
Goldwyn production, 'The Grim Come
dian."
Rehearsals of the selwyns' produc-
ton of Roi Cooper Megrue's comedy.
'sHonors Are Even" with William
Courtenay and Lola Fisher in the
leading roles, will start tomorrow.
The play opens . week hence in At
lantic City. going into New York for
an extended run about the middle Of
August.
Evening star., 1921-07-24

The Chicago Herald and Examiner.
referring to the splendid patriotic work
Of the moving picture world during the
war. in building UP the public morale,
promoting liberty loans and otherwise
contributing to the national cause.
without government assistance, also
adds that it was done without censor
ship. It says further: Every consid-
Grafton which leads us to make the free
dom Of the press a right fundamental to
American liberty ought to lead US to
make the freedom OF the moving picture
an equal FUNDAMENTAL right Of American
liberty"
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Palace.

Foolish Matrons,'' an Associated Pro-
ducers' production by Maurice Tourneur.
featuring Hobart Bosworth and Doris
May, and based on a novel by Dom
Byrne.
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Kuickerbocker.

Alice Lake. in "Over the Wire; Zane
Grey's "The Man Of the Forest; viii
Rogers, in ''Guile Of Women; Larry
Semon, in "The Rent Collector" and
Sidney Chaplin, in '.King. Queen, Jack"
Evening star., 1921-07-24
Metropolitan.

Alice Lake, in "Over the Wire." the
story Of a girl who found happiness
through hate.