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The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15

CUT RATES ON LIVESTOCK.
Western Roads to Reduce Freight 20
 Per Cent September 20.

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 10.-Western railroads will reduce freight rates on livestock, except horses and mules, 20 per cent, effective from September 20 to December 31, 1921, it was an- nounced by the Union Pacific Railroad company today.
 The reduction will affect only the producers on the Western ranges and those outside of an approximate 5OO- mile radius from Omaha who ship to this market, it was explained by live stock men. Those producers inside the 500-mile territory will derive no benefit from the reduction, it was ar gued, because they pay the minimum of 50 cents hundred pounds or less on their stock.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
ROYAL ARCH MAsONS ELECT.
W. E. Holt Chosen High Priest, A. c
 Higginbottom. King.

At regular meeting of Hiram chapter No. 106, Royal Arch Masons, held last night, the annual election of officers was held, with the following results: w. E. Holt, High Priest.
 A. c. Higginbottom, King. Don D. Clement, Scribe.
 M. P. Olney, Secretary.
 s. W. Duke, Treasurer.
 The officers appointed by the new High Priest are:
 E. W. St. John, C. of H.
 Paul Sanders, P. s.
 c. L. Baker, R. A. c.
 Fred Duke, M. Sd V.
 w. A. Smith, M. 2d V.
 Grady Forgy, M 1st V.
 s. Picchi, Sentinel.
 The officers were installed by Past Grand High Priest, Nj. P. Olney.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
HARDING DIDN'T LIKE PLATE
'Banished" Prized Gold Service and
 Got Regular" Dishes.

Atlantic City, N. J., Sept. 13.- "Take those away and bring regular dishes" ,. .-.
 Thus President Harding acknow- ledged the compliment intended, by the Ritz hotel in setting his dinner table Sunday with solid gold service, a prized possession of the hotel.
 The President permitted himself a faint smile of amusement at the ser vice when he sat down, but then he drowned and asked for regular dishes"
 The Ritz had never used the set be- fore, having saved it since it's pur- chase for some such distinguished guest.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
SURVEY OF PUBLIC
 SCHOOLS PLANNED
l.sfernor Appoints 26 Men and women for Task-Wants to Get at Rnot of Arkansas Educational
 Backwardness.
szom she Arkansas Gazette.

Little Rock, Sept. 10.-Another zsl.cational survey of Arkansas, of exen greater importance than than recently completed by the University of Arkansas Survey Board, will be {he task of a commission of 26 Ar kansas men and women appointed by Governor McRae yesterday. W. B. Mann of Marianna is chairman.
 The proposed survey will be of the state public school system and will in- clude the State Normal and the four agricultural schools. Its purpose will bo the same as that of the university survey: to obtain detailed and accur- ate information on the public schools needs of the state, with a view to ob- faininn legislation for their improve .u,-iit in the next legislature.
 The Commission will serve without reuuneration, and while no funds were made available for the work by inc legislature, the financing will be Hone Privately, by subscription or ufherNise, the governor said. A sur fey of the common school system was ureed by the governor at the last leg ieZatuxe, but the lawmakers limited the work to the university. The com mission is authorized to employ edu- kational experts, and the survey will be much the same as that of the uni xersity.
 Governors Statement
 The survey is part of the program of the forward education movement and flames J. Harrison, director of the n1oyement, is secretary of the commission.
 In Announcing his appointments yasterday the governor issued a Statements, parts of which follows:
 tried to get the legislature to 4utdcrlze such a commission, but all we got was the commission to make fl1s university survey. But 1 wanted X q naore comprehensive survey, one htt would go to the root of our edu- tx6NAAal backwardness by looking into 1ur Eylmary conditions, from the lit tie log schoolhouse on up to and in- <luding the high schools and state
 t4ft Hdiiitu GO Ol the pest men and women I could think of. They are to direct the survey, not make it. It is certainly regretted that this commission starts without funds, but t Is hoped that public-spirited citi- zefas of means will contribute to make t possible to obtain the services of experts and organizations to make tke survey and report.
 Nh the recent Took report upon the University of Arkansas we were startled to note that the lack of pa- tronage for that important institu- utlon was charged to the lax state of Qtr Elementary and secondary schools. that the high schools of Arkansas s=.;7s IT z;5sa out but e79 graduates in I917- M that only 12,5O7 students were &nrolled in the states high schools Int year.
 lLLiteracy Common Enemy.
 iiiIteracy is the common enemy of 401oncement in most things now. We axc . great state. We have a great Apeople We need most of anything to epQly the weapons at hand. Our {Nople need to be aroused. The hour hr this has struck"
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
Examination Fee to Schools.

Little Rock, Sept. 13.-The Attor- ney General yesterday answered an inquiry from the chairman of coun- ty board of education with reference to the disposal of the S200 examina- tion fee for teachers. Under the new law creating the office of county superintendent it is specifically stated that this fee shall be paid into the county educational fund. Under the. old law it went to the county ex- afniner as his compensation.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
DIERKs MURDER CASE TO MENA
Dr. H. J. KoIb Secures Change of
 Venue From Nashville.

Nashville, Sept. 12.--Dr. H. ]. Kolt of Dierks, whose trial on the charge of first degree murder for killing P
 '. Bolland at Dierks last April, was set for today in the Howard Circuit court, this afternoon was granted q change of venue fo Polk county, where the case will be tried on Octo- Der 26. Ii was held by the defendant that because of propaganda he could not get fair and impartial trial iri
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
PRICE OF FLOWS LOWER
Virginia Firm Goes Back to 1916 Cost
 Levels.

Lynchburg, Va, Sept. 13.-The Lynchburg Flow Company today an- nounced cut in prices on blows and parts to the 1916 level. President L. H. McWane said this is the first cut to pre-war prices on these goods in the United States. With the cut the company announced withdrawal of guarantees against lower prices.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
Stilwell Park Tent Meeting.

day night there was an excel frQwd out to hear Evangelist 5hanklin on Prophecy" FL @anklin and Denoyer will have &t of the services at the tent to- a< md fine spiritual meeting is ee(ed. They will also conduct the 2 service Thursday night when |akiIn will preach on "The War in ztfy and Prophecy" Don't miss Sermon. Other subjects will fol-
 League and Peace,' "Pan- 3fanism," Federation and h. "Armageddon War" "The of Daniel and Revelation,
 ny subjects of interest today, 'z. the Sdeep Gospel truths of will be 9taken. up in as full
 possible. All are cordially
 ea to all of these, services. this week, Wednesday,
 and Friday, including Sat- I'd Sunday nights, at 7:30 D. s4Ee will also be a meeting with at 10:30 a. m. Saturday
 Bay. Remember the time.
 1 subjects. xxx
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
By PAUL GOODING. International News Service Staff
 COrreSDondent

Blaine, Wash, Sept. 7-'ehe worlds first Peace Arch, an international Mizpah in concrete and steel, was dedicated here yesterday afternoon on the American-Canadian boundary line. The dedication was held under the auspices of the Pacific Highway Asso- ciation Ten thousand Americans and Canadians voiced in sons and cheers their approval of the Treatv of Chem.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15

New York, Sept. s.-German marks were at their lowest quotation since the war in the local foreign exchange market here today. By noon time they had dropped to I.005 cents. Shortly after the opening they had touched the previous low mark of 1 .0f made on January 28. 1920.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
IIliteracy Common Enemy.
MORE FOR EDUCATION
aANefnor McRae Adds 1O0 to List of
 Workers.

7H1+F*F@~ ~tA~As0C <ANu6 LVB LO A1lSI DI
 Workers.
 L'ktle Rock, Sept. Ex-Governor McRae Is appointing every member ef the committee of 100 of the For #ard Nucation Movement as honor F: n1ewbers of the Education Com alzHfon which has been appointed <cE the purpose of making a survey 7 che public school system of the 0lrector Harrison reports a total 21 9S5z5 Teachers enrolled in the Edu- fafl44e Association. Two other foQ4kles have reported 100 per cent ment nt-Faulkner, of which A. A. Jr., Is superintendent, and D. T. Henderson, superintende
 1is makes 19 counties wifh 100
 16t enrolment.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
MARKS SLUMP AGAIN.
Pandemonium on Berlin Bourse Fol
 lows 94 to $1 Quotation.

Berlin, Sept. 8.-There was pande- moniumN on the bourse yesterday ow- ing to a new slump in the value of the mark. which closed officially at a fraction over 94 to the dollar.
 The. wild rush of speculative orders overwhelmed bankers and brokers to such an extent that the bourse com mimttee decided to prolong business until 3 o'clock in the afternoon
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
] Satisfies Curious Folks.

m, who is building a new
 Tor business purposes on 4 street. states that he is be- lfh queries as to why he has
 Foundations for only three IT Picchi asks The Star to znat the reason only three
 necessary is due to the fact
 Iii use the wall of the Proc
 building adjoining. He Eed with the Proctor Smith
 70 use the wall for his new
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15
Names Judge for Marion Count,

Little Rock. Sept. Governor McRae yesterday announced the ap- pointment of K L. Berry as county and probate judge of Marion county, fo succeed Sam Matleck. xho died last Friday night. Judge Berry was re- gently appointed to act during the iII- nsss of Judge MatiocS.
The Mena weekly star., 1921-09-15

scrap of paper" signed in the Bel gia city December 24, 1874, between sa4 United States and Great Britain ard honored to this day without a breach; a pledge of peace that, along three thousand miles of mountain, sea and plain, has never been touched by the red fingers of conflict--that has never been oversha dowed by fort or sword and that no sentry has ever challenged.
 Standing in Doric simplicity within one hundred yards of Semaihmoo Bay,
 {Continued on Page Five.)
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
AT TIE PARKWAY.

The Family Closet" in which
Holmes Herbert ana a strong cast
are being shown at the Parkway
Theatre. Delaware avenue and
Adams street, will have its last per-
formances this afternoon and even
ing. Those who have seen this
photoplay adapted from VIII
Payne's story. BLACK sheep" de-
clare II to fully measure up to
Payne's story and go a little bit fur
ther in unraveling the interesting
plot
Starting Monday. Olive Tell. one
Of the most beautiful Of the screen
stars OF today, will have a deep.
dark mystery TO offer In the photo
play. "A Woman's Business" What
Evening journal., 1921-09-17

and then he gave the silver sheet
the benefit OF this popularity.
Polly With a Past" made Ina
Claire famous. II elevated her TO
stardom and made possible her re-
cent success in THE Gold Diggers."
Guy Bolton and George Middle
ton are the authors OF the play They
have managed ito concoct a purely
American comedy which they have
flooded with pure. unadulterated
American humor.
Miss Claire is especially fitted for
the portrayal OF the screen charac-
ter, for she brings TO the camera
the experience and the familiarity
OF the play. Her work Is extremely
satisfying. She Is seen as Polly the
daughter OF a minister in Ohio who
dresses like a Paris siren and pro-
ceeds to vampire all society just be-
cause she wants TO get a musical
education
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
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.H'.z'..1.s....E.}5gy|.. / .S!:y9g
AT THE MAJESTIC.

Today at the Majestic Thomas
Meighan is busy finishing the en-
gagement Of his picture. "The City
Of Silent Men" Its run has been a
repetition Of his former successes
and Meighan is again and again
proving himself a popular favorite
here In town.
THE City OF Silent Men"is the
story OF a man who was forced to
serve a prison sentence for a crime
of which he was by no means guilty.
The actual prison scenes were taken
in Sing Sing.
Lois Wilson plays the feminine
lead.
On Monday Of mex. week Thomas
II. Ince will present his newest pro-
duction, "The Cup of Life" Ince
has forsaken this country and its
interesting problems TO indulge him
self in romance Of old Singapore.
He has portrayed the life of the Far
East as few screen production have
been able TO do. His characters are
divided equally between whites and
yellows. His hero and heroine are
Of the white race and one OF the
characters is a Chinaman.
Hobart Bosworth has the leading
role in the story. He Is seen as
Bully" Brand pearl smuggler and
otherwise a crook. His son and
Pain. the adopted white daughter
Of Chan Chang make up a quartette
to thrilling tale that has no par
allel as yet.
Badge Bellamy. Niles Welch and
Tully Marshall are the other actors
Miss eBliamy is new to the screen
Ince took her from william Gil
lette's play Dear Brutus" to star II
this picture. She appeared in per
son al the Playhouse with Mr.. Gil
iette last winter.
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
THE uNPARDoNABLE srN.-

Harry Garson's extraordinary
screen production. 'The Unpardon-
able sin." starring Blanche Sweet.
under the personal direction of Mar
shall Neilan, comes 10 the New
Grand Opera House Monday. for
one day only
The objectionable Sin" will un-
questionably attract to the New
Grand Opera House a class Of pa
irons which have heretofore been
inclined to scoff at the moving pic
ture as a means OF telling a dra-
matte story. Reviews OF the pic
ture which have been printed In
other cities emphasize the fact that
here IL one OF the few photoplays
ever produced that starts out to do
something and does IT," One situa-
ton follows another in as logical a
manner as was ever accomplished
on the speaking stage. where the
human voice was available as an
agency to tell those out in front Just
what might reasonably be expected
Evening journal., 1921-09-17

statute in bronze OF the famous rider
Of the Apocalypse. as a result OF his
Witnessing a pre-review OF the Metro
polarization OF Ibanez's information
ally famous novel
Both director and sculptor have
been friends for many years. their
acquaintance dating from the time
when Mr.. Ingram was pupil Of
Mnf Lawrie's in Yale University,
whore the latter was teacher Of
sculpture.
II has been part OF Mr.. Ingram's
method. however. in transferring
the Ibanez novel TO the screen. to
apply much OF what he learned Of
the art OF the sculpture from Lee
Lawrie to his work as motion pic
ture director. and much OF the nota-
BILE excellence Of the Metro produc-
ton OF "The Four Horsemeu OF the
Apocalypse" is directly traceable TO
Director Ingram's study OF sculp-
ture.
But Il is pleasant TO think" Mr..
Ingram said recently. that I have
been able to repay Mr.. Lawrie part
OF my debt OF inspiration for what
I learned from him years ago. when
I returned the inspiration no orig
naiiy gave me by his witnessing Of
The Four Horsemen OF the Apo
calypso.
Mr.. Lawries study OF the Rideri
OF the Apocalypse represented I'M
four horsemen riding madly ovei
the top OF the cathedral. and eacl
one OF the figures. including War
Pestilence. Famine and Death wa
modelled with gruesome ndelity q
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
-FOUR HORSENIEN' HELD
OVER FOR THREE DAYS

Owing TO popular demand the en-
gagement OF THE -Four Horsemen"
has been extended at The Playhouse
for the first three days OF next
week.
The success OF the picture which
has been seen by delighted audi
ences during the week has warrant
ed the management OF The Play
house in transferring another at
traction and holding the picture
over.
The extension Is positively limited
70 three days with matinee daily
including Monday.
Inspired by the Rex Ingram pro-
duction OF "The Four Horsemen OF
the Apocalypse" Lee Lawrie. one Of
the most prominent OF American
sculptors. recently designed a group
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
AT TIE ARCADIA.

At the Arcadia today Al Christie's
special production, "See My Law
yer" a comedy with 7. Roy Barnes
the original star OF its stage version.
Is closing its run.
Grace Darmond, Jean Acker and
Lloyd Whitlock are others in the
cast.
The first feature for exhibition
next week at the Arcadia is Sessue
Hayakawa in where Lights Are
Low" The genial Jap has here the
role of a Chinese Prince who lives
to see the elimination OF his ro-
nance in the "land OF the free and
the home OF the brave"
Hayakawa Is known for his abil-
Evening journal., 1921-09-17

Is a woman's business? Some men
might be found who would say that
everything is business and that II II
isn't they make II their business.
other men might be found who
would say that women have no bus
mess and have no right to one. But
Olive Tells tale OF what IL is proves
the most amazing and fascinating OF
all the guesses that might be Of
fered.
In addition, Harry Sweet will be
seen in a short and sweet comedy OF
thrilling stunts and funny situations
in mid-air known by the name.
High Life"
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
apAGE MISS VENus.r

Guy Robertson. one OF the notable
Iembers Of the company OF the cast
Page Miss Venus" the new COM
Iy with music that Leon De Costa
ill present at the Playhouse short
|. has been seen here as the sailor
s'See saw" and with Mitzi in
Head over Heels" Mr.. Robert
bn is a native of Denver and has
zen on the stage ever since he was
bur years Of age. except for the
me spent in school and college and
the aviation service OF the Navy
uring the war. Last season he
Iade a big hit in the juvenile role
George NJ. Cohan's production OF
Mary"
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
8RE CHANGED INTO
KLADY EAxE

ity in the portrayal OF dramatic roles
sxemplifying the East-especially
the modern East. He - a true son
Of the Orient, but he has taken TO
many Of the American customs and
habits that make It easy for him to
play for American picture audiences.
His present role brings in the
American life when the Chinese
Prince come to the United States 10
get a college education. From there
on 10 the climax Of the story the
entire action OF the picture takes
place in this country.
Gloria Payton and Jay Eaton are
two players of importance in Haya'
kawa's supporting company
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
IoHNsoN FooLs oFFICERs

pccial to The Evening Journal.
DOVER. Sept II. - Sheriff Gra-
am received word that one OF the
risoners who escaped from the
zeal Jail a week ago, Harvey John
IN. Negro. had been located near
iarydel. Nd. Accompanied by sew
raj officers, Sheriff Graham went to
farm house near Marydel and
,und that johnson had been there,
NJ left before the officers arrived.
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
AT THE QUEEN.

William Fox's production OF his
special comedy. skirts" closes its
run at the Queen Theatre tonight
On Monday night next Ina Claire
will be offered as the Queen star,
playing in Polly With Past"
Both star and play are David Be
lasco's contribution to the screen.
The eminent producer made a Ia
nous Broadway success out Of both
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
DAVID eELAsco

DAVID BELhScO
Foremost Stage
Producer. said
Con gratula tionsl
7 saw your wonder
ful production Of
"Chu Chin Chow. "
I was stirred and
charmed by the
beauty OF the
scenes and the fas-
cination Of Z h e
story. I have never
seen anything like
IT, II Is marvel
Gus.
The whole pro-
duction reflects the
greatest possible
credit upon the
genius OF It's pro
ducers. W n o s e
names henceforth In
the stage history OF
America viii typi-
~ the highest pos
sible artistry.
cARUsO
Worlds Greatest
Tenor. said:
I had heard down
IN South America
that you n a
brought "Chu Chin
Chow" over the
ocean 70 New York.
SO just as soon as
/ arrived from Rio
I went 10 see it.
The spectacle Is one
Of the most artis-
tic and most alb
sorhing entertain
ments I have ever
attended. I enjoyed
every moment so
much that ! am
going again even
IL I have TO stand
up.
D, w. GRIFFITH
Worlds Foremost
Motion Picture
Genius, said;
/ saw the per-
formance Of "Chu
chin Chow" In Lon
don FIVE times. I
ala not think Is
possible to equal ;.
in beauty. In set
ting and costumes,
4 huf YOU have sur
passed even that
achievement IN
your production.
OSCAR
AMMERSTEiN
Renowned Oper-
attic Impressario,
said:
I cannot help but
eulogize your pro-
duction OF Cnu
chin Chow
II Is the most
superb spectacle
ever evolved. weav-
ing 3 spell Of en-
chnntmcnt and un-
forgetable pleasure.
II Is especially
gratifying to me,
as the stage upon
which I created so
many gigantic op-
cratic presentations
should produce so
] Incompatible and
40 beautiful a sue
cessor.
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
|THURsroN. THE MAGICIAN.


I'm appear at the Playhouse next
thursday, Friday and Saturday
|ghts and Saturday matinee. after
/ absence from Wilmington Of four
bars
|Thurston stands supreme today In
at ever-interesting field OF leger-
main and mystery that has been
popular since the days Of Her
/ |ann and Kellar. He has become
II institution. like the circus. He
/ Is that effect on people. A glance
his audiences in every city will
ow that here and there two or
rec adults had conspired to escort
be little boy or a little girl to the
ow, and then proceed to enjoy
5emselves as much as the child.
A large number OF new illusions
Ia mystic creations are promised
Ehich have been the outcome Of his
st summers work in his mani
10th studio at Beechhurst, Long
land. The most prominent among
new program for this year Is
tlled 'Vivisection" because the ma
clan is seen cutting a young wo-
an in two while she lives. and re-
|oring her while the audience
atches. Thurston has also a num-
4 n OF new features that are par
|cularly interesting 10 the student
the occult. While he makes no
Hahn 10 powers as a medium he
4 tDes produce the popular manifes-
|tions Of spirit phenomena that are
miliar with psychics and they con-
<itute some OF the most baffling
nd amusing features OF his per-
rmance.
Evening journal., 1921-09-17
aUITrLE OLD NEW YORK;


Turning back the clock one hun
red years has proved a very profit
bic undertaking for Sam II. Harris
hose production, Little Old New
|ork" played TO capacity crowds
pr ten consecutive months at the
plymouth Theatre. Manhattan. This
|laint comedy, with its picture Of
lew York a century ago, has been
|mly established as the most charm
e comedy seen in years. Its de-
|neation enlists the services Of de-
|ghtful Genevieve Tobin and a COM
|Rny Of associate players par ex-
'llence. Little Old New York"
I'm be seen at the Playhouse.
thursday evening. October 6, for an
bgagement OF three days with a
|atinee on Saturday.
Evening journal., 1921-09-17

the traditional conception OF the
mythical riders