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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24

Wednesday and Wednesday matt
nee, Is famous ;or It's gifted and ia
nous opponents Of Minstrel dances
y returns this season with al its
s!hrs intao; ana the pcupI" 81 this
CIT! are promised u production out
c!bSs:i!E anything offered heretofore.
Much Of tho credit for the fame Of
ne al q. Field t"rpsichorean co.
tingtnt is due William Doran. wh"
has been VII. IL" organization Tor
many years as It's dancing director
aud the originator, Instructor and cX-
poucnt Of al! the clever dance fea-
lures In 'hc show. Associated with
him are som" OF the clrycrcst dancers
on tn. stage today Among these
are Leo DOran. tn" directors broth
,r, Bonn MACK. q splendid dancer and
female i:upcrsoHaIor, who's. work is
Of the highest type TO be found any
where: Edward l-hrig. Frank Miller,
Sherman pcrn. Warren DUNCAN. Sil :
Is Kanc. Charles Ncii!s. Garner New
ton and Roy shelly.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
OLD-7IME MINSTREL SHOW
AT THE ACADEM TOMORROW

III" dances Of m.ns'rclsy are vir-
'ua!!y all tho i!neal descendants OF
the eccentric dances OF tn" colorcd
race. They were arst brought 10 tho
attention OF the American people on
no Southern plantations. ana here
it Was that the first o! the great
ninstrols of this ration copied ,hc
forms of dancing. which have since
l'ccomc Traditional and famol in
min!strelsy
Negro dancing in it's varied and
various forms has been the chief fca-
i!r. OF the minstrel stage ever since
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24

the origin OF this form Of entertain
mont, and withou; the dance OF the
plantation dark,y mins,rc!sy would
never have attained the place and
IN" popularity II enjoys. In fact.
without the dances of the Southland
and tho rich backgrounds afforded by
Dixie plantations OF the old days,
minstrclsy could no, exist.
Foremost and wcll-night alone. out
az the host OF contemporaries and
!m!tators @: years gone b.. the
Al =. Field Mins,reis, coming 10 the
y cottmy tomorrow. Tuesday and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
TIE MLVS7RELS AT ACADEMY; KEITH VA UDEVHLE
Teddy" Dog Actor,
Is in MansIaughtcr

Teddy" a famous screen dog. is
a member Of the ail-star cast OF
Cecil l.. DeMilie's production
"Manslaughter.' which viii be
seen az the Bijou Theat.r this
week. As the pet OF the chief
feminine character played by Lea
tricc Joy-"Teddy" shares screen
honors with many Of tho notabics
of the cast. including Thomas
MciShan. Lcatrice JOY ana Lois
Wilson. J!canic Macpherson adapt
cd the story from the novel by
Alice Duer Miller.
Teddy" Is In many respects one
OF the most remarkable dogs ever
seen on the screen
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
.M|RTH, BEAUTY, NOVELTY
BLENDED IN LYRIC BILL
The Sirens Head Program
of Five ''Big.Timc
Features.
ELEVEN ARTISTS IN CAST,
E'kfnH. Fny md Eikins, Another High
spot In Entertainment, for First
Half Of weck-ClUE Dancing I'm
cNccflei.

BraCkctcd with four other features
i.iat come direct from tho Keith "big
lime" the bill with which the week
opcns at the Lyric tomorrow, carries
orc of the most elaboratoly staged
musical comedy tubIoids yet given to
the vaudeville stage. i, IL c. \. Mad
docks production of the Franz sum
mers musical farce. The Sirens"
Half dozen musical comedy IA
Norltes who have appeared hero In
recent seasons with big productions
ar" among the eleven artists in the
acting cast OF The Sirens" The piece
~ designed as n whIrl OF mir,h. Il
has Just plot enough to hold ii CON
nectcd story Songs. dances and
amusing novelties arc presented in
>repid order, y beauty chorus con
tributes many lively mum bcrs There
s . lavish display Of rich ana color
IA costumes and the sccuic acces-
series are adequate 9TH. sirens"
may be briefly described as ~ ,ypi-
S1i Sir!, song and fun SHOW % today"
Return From Tour.
mother unusual feature of this
IA VII be the Offering Of Elkins,
gay and ElNins ThIs ITO rcc.ntl..
returned to Amo,!ca after a tour OF
England. Ireland. Scotland. wales
ana France. Their PERFORMANCE" is
t1",hb!" Tor tho astonishing vcrsatil-
~ each of IN" trio displays Mr.
E!Nihs has long held tie champion
saip as q trmhDurin" artist, and the
clog dancing 90. tn" lhre" is said 70
b" uncnc"Ilcd
Sauhus anu S.iNo.s INC "fov-tro-
hr""bhts' VII Do" s..n la a uuiqu"
'Nhihlt!pn ~ Hg.Ii'g s,sIl ana sen
noitaha. ryfhtiug.
MI, beauty and youth ere exempt
i,'I BOO the ae; 90 the Three Hum.i
"''t'"' ,'tA' o'"hi'F' VINO
't, '"' 'Ar lhe'
'.''@ ,"' !""E' "i variety IN IN.
80 "''' '' i'""''l ''i'! pIhetth' cn-
"'s - ''''''! ""' iht'oHF' WI"
'' ''' "N - nv" an" "f'E'hti act
i'iE Fun show '"ming.
Tho latter hal! or the week will
bring another Hig run show Thc
comedy features irlclud. the Wilson
Brothers. perennial iavorites here.
WHO arc appcarlug a. TN" L..u,cn.
ant and 'n- COP" but have q lot az
n.w Iauen.uiaItInp material .rh.v
ar" tn" pri.lrarorA o.! Tho "Nnw ynu
20 ont" IuuFhiin.. familiar To- yaude-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
JOHN GILBERT STARS
IN "GLEAM O: DAWN

john Gilbert. who has been made
= star by William Fox and VIII he
seen in Clean n Dawn" AT the
HIueh'rd Wednesday, and Thursday.
was promoted TO head his own COM
pnny because OF The fine work he
ala in the big William Fox specials
Monte Christie SHAME" and C;ilber,
brings TO s,ardom long expert
ence on both stage and screen: I'm
TACT. he Is another OF those who
went on the stage as a baby be-
cause his parents were players.
CLEAN o Dawn" is from tho
story by Arthur Goodrich-who
wrote the play Yes or No"
with Gilbert as leadint, woman
Is Barbara Bedford, who soon oftnr
the making of this photoplav oi.o
became Fox star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
Come. From ola Quaker Family.

Mildred Davis who plays opposite
harold Lloyd in the famous Lloyd
comedies, deScends from old Quaker
FAMILIES on both sides. and. owing
10 inc fact. is the proud nosscssor
OF Quantities OF the rarest linen and
other household treasures
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-09-24
WELCOME STRANGER"
A WHOLESOME COMEDY
Popular Production Is Filled
With Bright, Homcly
Philosophy.

I he coming Of welcome.
Stranger" to- the Academy on Thurs.
day. Friday and Saturday and Sa.-
urday matinee Will tie Il delight to
ali who Low. a sweet. wholesome
comedy spicndidly played by a com.
n"ny OF rare m"-l;. Tho perform
anc" VIII be Identical with tim, soon
NJ the Sam II Harris Theatcr. Saw
fork. Everything used In the pro
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-05-05

my stomach and bloat me up with
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-05-05

start your liver and strsigsten
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-05-05

shades. i also make No. l red
4 n H.. a. -.
Pocahontas star herald., 1922-05-05

.s.ea~S - s~gens. ...ss money " ibvuf
any indebtedness IN excess OF the
Evening star., 1922-08-08
FIRE LOSSES IN 1921
TOTAL S589,19818
Collections on Policies 35Per
Cent of Amount Paid
in Premiums.
EXCEED PREVIOUS YEAR
Supt. Burt A. Miller, D. C. Super
intendent of Insurance, Makes
Annual Report. ..

An increase in fire losses during
the last fiscal year, as compared
with the preceding twelve months, is
shown by the annual report of Burt
a. Miller, superintendent of the in
surance department, to the Commits
sioners
During 1921 the people of Wash
ington paid $1.644,9S4.SS in fire pre-
miums and received for losses $685.
1878, which was 35 per cent of the
premiums.
For the preceding year the pre-
miums amounted to $1,S60,474.07, and
the losses paid aggregated only
$424,31O.19, or % per cent. Thus II
will be seen that the percentage OF
losses to premiums was 13 per cent
greater last year.
Insurance Department Showing.
The insurance department collected
during the last fiscal year S209, ,526.56.
OF that sum S27,29S.93 was licenses
and miscellaneous revenue and the
balance represents insurance taxes
The total expense of maintaining
the insurance office was only $l3,2oo. IT,
Premiums on all forms OF insurance
last year totaled SIS. 7.234:94. Losses
paid by all companies and associa-
tions amounted to S4.S9S.65S.56.
Revision of Code Urged.
In urging the passage OF the Dill
= which has been pending in Congress
for a number of years. to revise the
insurance code of the District, Mr.
Miller tells the Commlssioners ne
is satisfied there are at least 1,00t
unlicensed insurance solicitors In
Washington. He asks for an addi'
tional Inspector to devote all his
time to checking up on unauthorized
agents.
The superintendent recommends
that his department be given definite
and positiye control over surety com.
panies doing business in the city.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
DEMAND FOR D. C.. DATA MAKES
COMMISSIONERS CONGRATULATIONS

So many city authorities, both
in the United States and foreign
lands, have sought information re-
Gently on the form of government
in the District that Daniel E. Gar
ges, genial secretary to the Com
missioners, has literally been
forced into writing a brief history
of the municipality.
When letters first began to ar
rive from mayors and college pro-
fessors asking for details as to
how the National Capital Is man
aged Garges painstakingly die
tated long replies. summarizing
the local form Of government.
Dan" has established long
distance record for being an ac-
commodating public official. but
even his gEouch-proof disposition
began to go down like a worn-out
automobile tire as he found him.
self writing the same thing day
after day.
Then a brilliant idea came to the
Evening star., 1922-08-08

ever-smiling Garges. He would
write a history Of the city in
epitome form. With authorship
thus forced upon him. Dan took
his pen in hand and wrote "A
Brief outline of the District OF
Columbia"
The latest request for data on
the management of the nations
capital came this morning from
the governor of Tainan, Formosa,
Japan. The governor said he was
reorganizing his municipal ma
chine and wanted advice from
Washington.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
r. P. sHEALEY THANKED.

A resolution was passed yesterday at
the meeting Of the directors Of the
Washington Associate Of Credit Men
thanking R. Preston Shealey for his ef-
forts in bringing about tho passage of
the bad-check law for the District of
Columbia, and as q further evidence OF
Its appreciation voted Mr.. Shealey $500
for his services.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
SIFT MEXICAN DEATHS.
State Department After Data ir
Herrin, ILL.,, Tragedy.

The Department of State is making
an investigation of a report that two
Mexicans were killed and several
other Mexicans injured in the course
of the labor riots at Herrin, Ill. The
authorities of Illinois have been re-
quested to assist in ascertafning the
facts.
1t is reported that the Mexican gov
ernment has sought the cooperation
of the Washington authorities In
bringing about a just and equitat2 e
settlement of the case.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
GIVEN SHIPPING BOARD JOB.

ward. Mass, acting vice president OF
the Shipping Boards Emergency
Ship Corporation, has been named
vice president of the corporation
Chairrnan Lasker announced today.
Evening star., 1922-08-08

The Gavel Club will meet Friday,
s PM, at 719 18th street.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
U. s. AGENT IN BUENOs AIRES

Secretary Hoover announced today
the appointment Of Clarence c. Brooks
Of West Hoboken, N. j.. as assistant
trade commissioner at Buenos Aires.
Argentina. Mr.. Brooks was formally
connected with the Cuban government
at Havana and later with the informa-
ton section Of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Vyonan's Welfare Association
will hold free speech clinics tomor-
Eow and Friday. 9 to 10 am, at
Georgetown University Hospital, and
on Thursday and Friday, from to
8 pm. at Washington School for the
Correction Of Speech Defects.
Evening star., 1922-08-08

KalIipolis Grotto, No. is, M. o. v.
P. E. R., will give its annual family
excursion tomorrow to Chesapeake
Beach. Yedz Grotto will be repre-
sented
Evening star., 1922-08-08

Ohio Girls Club will give a picnic
for Ohio boys who are in hospitals
here Saturday afternoon at reservoir.
18th street
Evening star., 1922-08-08

Weekly luncheOns Of Lions Club
will be held tomorrow at 1880 PM,
New Willard Hotel.
Evening star., 1922-08-08

gold star affixed to a ribbon Of blue
and gold folded into a triangle. It
is rather unusual for the Japanese
government to award any of its ma
tional decorations to a citizen Of an
other country,
Evening star., 1922-08-08

Sergt. Jasper Post, No. Is, American
Legion, will meet Thursday, 8:16 PM,
at 1101 e street.
Evening star., 1922-08-08
sTENOGRAPHER H0NORED
Mrs. Wenz Awarded Decoration by
Ian Government.

Jap Government.
Mrs. Lillian Wenz, who has served
as a stenographer at the Japanese
embassy In this city for nearly twen-
ty years, has been awarded by the
Japanese government the Cross Of
the Order of the Sanctified Treasure.
seventh grade, in special recognition
of the value Of the services rendered
by her to the members of the em-
bassy and visiting Japanese diplo-
mats, in the preparation of their cor
respondence and speeches in the
English language.
The decoration is an eight-poinf o."
Evening star., 1922-08-08

Berwyn Heights Home Association
will have a carnival Friday and Sat
.urday nights. Country fair. dancing
and other features.
Evening star., 1922-08-08

The Rervyn Heights Home and
School Association has arranged to
hold a carnival with dancing, country
fair and other amusements, Friday
and Saturday of this week.
Evening star., 1922-08-08

The use of blank space in separating
words in writing was not begun until
the tenth century,
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
Henry X JOyner Stock
 Sold Here Wednesday

The Henry & Joyner bankrupt stock sold here at a receivers sale Wednes-. day afternoon, the purchaser being Allen Winham, representing McCrary Hardware Company, under which title the new firm opened for business in- mediately after the sale. w. I. Joy ner will be manager of the company or firm. The stock and fixtures brought $2,900, and the accounts $125, making a price of something like twenty-five cents on the dollar. J. R. Morrell was receiver. The land was not sold, but it was announced that it would be sold at private sale when the amount of the liens upon it had been ascertained. The bankrupt's equity in the Waldrop Hardware Co.,, was bought by Mir. Waldrop for $35, who assumed the liability.
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
DEATH DUE TO JAMAICA GINGER
Pine Bluff Pool Hall Operator Dies
 After Drinking Several Bottles.

Pine Bluff, March IA. F. McClea- ny, aged 40, owner and manager ct the Midway pool hall, 324 Main street, died suddenly at 2:3O o'clock this af- ternoon in a rooming house at S07 Scull street according to reports received by officers, McCleary went to the house last night and asked for room, saying that he was not feeling we'll. When officers went to the house to investigate following his death, several empty Jamaica ginger bottles and one partially filled were found in the room. They decided that his death was caused by Jamacia ginger poisoning. Efforts will be made to determine where McCleary bought the stuff with view to prose- cutting the seller. Coroner H. E. Will Hams will hold an inquest tomorrow.
 McCleary came to Pine Bluff from Dermott about three months ago, and purchased the Midway pool hall, which he has operated since. He is survived by his wife.
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
Casing Now Set
 Drilling Is Resumed

The crew at the Steele well com
 pleted the setting of the 10 inch cas- ing Thursday night and resumed drill- ing It was a long and tedious job underreaming the hole and following down to more than 1500 feet with the big line of ten inch, but it was suc- cessfully completed and the casing is now firmly seated on the lime rock and the drill is pounding away. There is reason to believe that when this rock is penetrated sand may be found underneath, and there is always the chance that it may be the oil sand. If this should prove to be the case n0 well could be in so fine a shape for a, test or for bringing in a gusher |,
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
IRISH STILL QUARRELING
De Valera and Followers Likely tC
 Quit Dail Eireann.

Dublin, Feb. 2S.-Much heated party strife marked the opening session of the Dail Eireann today. Deputies on both sides occused each other of vio- lation of the spirit of the Ard Fheis compromise. MT. de Valera by stipu- lating the terms on which he would consent to remani in the Dail, has strengthened belief in the possibility of the secession of himself and his followers.
 Numerous divisions were forced, and the proceedings dragged to such an extent that little business was trans acted The divisions showed majori- ties as high as 10 for the supporters of the treaty.
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
pR, c. E. MAY WINS
 IN RACE FOR MAYOR
T. Price Reelected Marshal and W. | Joyner Wins in Race for
 Recorder.

The city primary election held We'd ,osdav brought the largest vote ever ,olled in a city election, notwithstand- ;ng the bad weather. The women voted larger than ever before. A total of a14 votes were polled. Dr. c. E. May roceived the nomination for mayor, winning over the present mayor, J. E. Locke by vote of 1S0 to 134. w. l. 1ovner won in the recorders race, defeating the present recorder, w. w. pishop. The vote in this race was Jovner 179 Bishop 1855. L. Price the nresent marshal was re-nominated by . large plurality. There were five contestants in this race. The vote was: Price 100, Simmons, 51, Phil ,ips 51. Traylor 56, Freddy 55. Miller Johnson had no opposition for treas urer. The council was without a contest the nominees being in Ward l o. Kolb, c. E. Johnson; Ward 2, Horace Routon, Homer Welch; Ward 8 G. ,C. Cobb, Clyde Briant
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
BAN ON UNDESIRABLES
Malvern Officials Take PrecautiOn in
 Case Oil Is Found.

Malvern, March 1.-The Malvern mayor and secretary of the Chamber If Commerce have issued a warning all undesirables coming to Malvern The statement in part follows:
 we know from past experience that oil and mining towns that have wealth suddenly thrown into their lidst is the dumping ground for nmoral shows, bootlcggers, gamblers prostitutes, beggars, thieves and doz- ms of other undesirables. Regard ess of whether or not we have a pro- 'en field at Malvern, we take this op- ,ortunity to warn every one of these 1asses mentioned that the people of Ialvern will not tolerate any of them remain in this city.
 Malvern does not need any soap OK orators, street fakers, etc, at this
 ne, and they will be promptly sent -.. their way.
 Let us keep our good town of Nal vern in a clean, healthy condition, so that our women and children can walk the streets without fear of moles+ ation from any source."-
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
LILLARD JOHNSTON
Makes Announcement for Office of
 Sheriff and Collector.

Lillard Johnston of this city makes formal announcement this week for the nomination for the office of sher- if and collector for Little River cOun- ty, subject to the Democratic primar- ies August Sth.
 MT. Johnston was born and reared in Little River county For the great CT part of the time he has been engag- ed in farming. He has had experi- ence as deputy collector and is fami- liar with the work of that office. He has been lifelong Democrat and has never before sought office. He is capa- yble, and if elected would be able to serve the people in an efficient man. ner.
 The News takes pleasure in present ing the name of MT. Johnston to the voters for their consideration.
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
BROKEN BOW BANK
 ROBBER KILLED AT OKESA
Meigs, One of Robbers Killed in a Fight With Sheriff's Posse
 Spencer Escapes.

t ldabel, March 1.-The Broken Bow bank robbers were run to their hiding place near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, im- mediately after they had robbed the bank. They were met at Okcsa, a small town near Pawhuska by the sheriff and his posse of Osage county and a battle began. Henry Meigs, one of the robbers was instantly kill ed by the sheriff's force in a gun bat tie and one of the deputies received a wound from which he died. Al Spenc- | cer, the other bank robber, made his escape when the shooting began and had not been captured at the last re- port. Meigs, the dead robber had on his person a money bag, labeled "Mc- Curtain County Bank, Broken Bow" They did not say over the telephone to Sheriff Bud Felker, whether any mon- ey was recovered or not.
 Meigs wsa sent to the penitentiary from Cherokee county on February 22, 1918, for burglary and coE-joint robbery, but escaped on July IF, 1921 and has been at large since that time. He was sentenced to serve 19 years.
 Spencer was sent up from NOwata county on March 8, 1920, to serve 10 years for larceny of domestic ami mals, but escaped January IF, 1922.
 The robbery at Broken Bow occur red during the noon hour on Febru- ary 21, and on February 9 Meigs was killed by Sheriff c. D. Musselwhites s posse at Okesa, 20 miles east of Paw huska in Osage county. Sheriff Felker got trail of the men on the afternoon of the robbery and knew Where they boarded the K. c. s. tram at Gillham, Ark. and also knew their destination. so that he was able to notify the sheriff of Osage county just where and when he could find the robbers.
 One of the Sheriff Musselwhites de- puties was shot in the fight with the robbers. and has since died from his wound
 Sheriff Felker did a fine piece o1 detective work on this case for in hours after the bank was robbed he rhad all the information, knew who the robbers were and just what point they were making and by the time the robbers reached their destination 'the sheriff of Osage county and his fposse were in waiting on them. The people must give our sheriff credit for quick action in this matter. Both I of these men were escaped conVlcts from the Oklahoma penitentiary, and fSheriff Felker had their pictures which were identified by many peo- pie of Brok,n Bow as the same men 1 who robbed the bank
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
KEEP ROAD COST LOW
Henderson Residents Build Mile
 Highway for $15O.

Mountain Home, March 1.-One of the best demonstrations of road build ing in Baxter county has recently been completed by residents of Henderson, 10 miles east of here. They construc- ted approximately one mile of road at cost of $150, and the labor and teams were donated. About half of the road was cut out of the woods, the route being changed to get bet ter grade. This part of the road was the most expensive, it having been necessary to make cut around the side of the mountain. The road. IS well crowned and well drained,
The Little River news., 1922-03-04
McRae Extends Time
 to Pay State Taxes

Little Rock, March Ex-Governor McRae is to repeat the step he took last year and issue proclamation extending tax paying time throughout the state, so that penalties will not accrue until the second Monday in May, the day delinquent property should be advertised for sale, it was announced at this office today,
 The governors office says the pro- clamation will instruct collectors not to charge the 25 per cent penalty pro- vided by law on any taxes paid up to that date Without the proclamation penalties would accrue after April 10.
 Last year the collectors in all counties except Benton carried out the penalty extension plan, it was said at the governors office.
 The collector ill Benton county took the position that the governor does not have the legal authority to extend the penalty period. At torney General Utley responding to letter from the Benton county tax payers league, said today that the Governor apparently does not have the authority, but that he saw no harm in obeying the proclamation should it be issued.