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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18
CLYN ASKS PUBLIC NOT
TO CONDEMN a WHOLE INDUSTRY
FOR INDTSCRETIONS OF A FEW

Los Angeles, Feb. 18.-Let Eliuor
GIyn tell you what's wrong and
what's right with the movies and
those who make them.
Hers is neither blanket approba-
ton nor condemnation but the dis
eliminating verdict of author, wo-
man of the world. observer of social
conditions in many lands and now a
participant in motion picture pro-
duction here.
I'm applying the moral yardstick
to cinema performers" she says,
always keep this consideration to
the fore: that there is no other voca-
ton where such temptations exist.
THE picture studio Is not like the
stage where actors and actresses
play opposite one another for a sea-
SON There is constant change of
partners, constant excitation Of the
emotional nature.
Many young, beautiful women
and gifted, handsome men come into
this environment without discipline
or the protective armor OF sound
home breeding.
They are then quite at the mercy
of their emotions. Yet as a class
have never known people so whole
some, charitable, kindly and indus
trious"
Public Should Sympathize.
Probably the most Iu-SpS4l--nt in
thought and action among all the
celebrated authors taking part in
film production, Mrs. Glyn speaks
her impressions with genuine con-
Viction and directnesS
For the entertainment and re-
Taxation screen folk give it, the pub
lie ought to be like a sympathetic
friend, not condemning wholesale
for the vulgarities of the few.
Eliminate these few promptly
by an unmistakable social gesture
that would be the intelligent atti-
tude. Otherwise carelessness is
only stimulated bethuse good and
bad behavior is not differentiated
/ Il would unhesitaingly pillory
those casesNdemanding it but 1 be-
lieve it futile and negative to fine
tooth the industry merely to bring
these isolated instances to light.
| Suggests Two Remedies.
1.-TWO constructive suggestions
would offer:
One: Let the public support
only those stars who are known To
! be leading irreproachable lives.
Two. Let the leaders of the in
dustry create a tradition and stan
dard of fine conduct and clean liv-
I ing.
! Il would advocate the formation
of a great, all-embracing movie
guild where the bannef of high pur-
pose would be raised and "a esprit
de corps could be developed"
Mrs. Glyn had just come in from
location" where Gloria Swanson
and Rudolph Valentino are working
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18
u.e Murray's Great
Film, Peacock Alley
at Fort Armstrong

= ~peacock Alley" which opens
s,,r day engagement tat the Fort
|,~strong tomorrow, adorable Mae
|s-rray has placed herself undeni-
~ IN the front rank OF screen
..s.hrities who are worthy of
Ing truly big pictures. Such
n the reports from tn worlds
a..rost critics, in commenting
..sn the premier Of this production
! gew York and Chicago. Al
- of Paris, the dancer, Miss
|s-rray is called upon for emotionel
.sses and big moments that clear
: saabushes her as an actress of
resptional ability, in addition to
= unequalled qualifications as e
ssseer and stage beauty. There
i no artist on the screen that can
|ssulay gorgeous costumes to bet
n, advantage than the chic blonde
|s,r and she has a wealth of them
peacock Alley" 1t pictures the
FINANCE OF a famed Partisan
lancer who keeps up the pace be-
zuse it means to her an only
rans to livelihood, yet who in her
|ssart yearns for an honest love
nd the quiet OF a cottage. Manag
|sg to play the game without pay
|rr the usual price, she realizes it
snnot keep up for long, and retain
sr exalted position in the whirl of
|,Ight life. The young shall town
|asiness man from America comes
Into her life, but as happiness seems
|dose at hand, she finds herself
brown back amid the glittering
lights and forced gaiety of the old
he. How she is finally retrieved
s brought about in a most unusual
md stirring climax. It is an all
describing story, in which at nc
,cint is it possible to anticipate
HE next situation. An additional
feature of special interest is Ly-
nan H. Howe's famous thriller "A
Ride on a Runaway Train" which
Is claimed to be the most bewilder-
Ing and realistic screen sensatio.,
srer shown locally and with which
special sound effects are introduced
a Christie comedy completes the
anner program of the season.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18

its way through the level upon
which the young -oman's body
rests and then through it The ele-
walton upon which the casket is
placed permits of a full view
around and under It There are no
trap doors or curtain back ground.
Five other Orpheum acts include
Byron Bros. Moanalua's Sextette,
Shelton Brooks, the popular song
writer; Gibson and Betty, present
ing counter proposal. and Jack
ana Jessie Gibson in Cycle of
thrills and laughs.
The sensational Illusion, Saving
Woman in HALF" continues
through the entire week but on
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18

heralded as a top notch western
thriller. full of plot and counter
plot. action, suspense and q charm
ing romance. One OF the thrills is
a spectacular train wreck.
The star, who also directed this
Heraul production presented by
Piaygoers. is given the leading sup
port Of pretty and talented Lillian
Rich, remembered with Mahlun
Hamilton in Half a Chance" and
with Fl. p. Warner in dice of Des-
tiny" Other important parts are
enacted by Jean Perry. G. Nc
Gregor, Stanley Fitz, Dorothy VOL
bert and Andrew Waldron-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18

Thursday the supporting acts will
be changed and will include Clay
Couch, Barber and jackson. the
comedy sketch, Seeing the Show
from One on the AISLE Cecil
Grey, the human question mark.
and Clifford and Boutwell, in bits
of art.
The following week return en-
gagement of c. b Maddock's sketch,
RuoeV1lle, featuring Harry B.
Watson and the last half of the pop
ular TriXie F,riganza.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18
Romantic Western
Drama Tomorrow at
Majestic Theatre

J. P. MCGOWAN Is announced for
the Majestic theatre tomorrow in
The Ruse of The RATHER" West
ern romantic drama from the story
by Anthony ". Coldewey. Mr. Nc
Gowan plays the part of a bad man
who finds some good in himself
when he meets slip of a girl who
ha sthe courage to defy him
The Ruse OF THE Rather" is
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18
NEED MONEY FOR RELIEF.

Statements VIII be mailed to per-
Iuns who have subscribed to the
IND for support of the East Moline
BELIEF association. This decision
I'ss reached at meeting of the
3EsutiVe committee yesterday aft
Eroon. Many of those who have
kahscribed are delinquent in their
lE1athly payments
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18
PTRLIC NOTICE.

Nter this date l will not be re-
Asonsible for debts contracted by
anyone other than myself.
| JOHN G. SCHEUERMANN.
Ifsa, Is, 1922. advertisement. }
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-18

Specimens OF small species OF
turtles have been known to live
more than 100 years.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
SENATORS FAVOR SCREENS
ON D. C. JAIL'S WINDOWS
Mrs. S. K. Raymond Seeks $1,000
at Conference at National
Capitol.

Several senator's and other persons
prominent in civic work in the Dis
trict of Columbia are in entire accord
with the movement sponsored by Mrs.
S. X. Raymond of 1926 NJ street for
having the windows and doors of the
District Jail screened.
While at the Capitol yesterday in
an effort to have a special appropri-
alton of $4,000. providing screens for
the Jail, added to the special de-
ficiency bill now before the Senate
appropriations committee. Mrs. Ray
mond received the views of several
members of Congress which were de-
clared to be very favorable. Com
missioner Rudolph, John Joy Edison
of the board of charities and DR.. w.
c. Fowler, District health officer,
have previously indicated whole
hearted support of the proposal. Mrs.
Raymond will endeavor to have this
special appropriation tackled on the
special deficiency bill through SEN
ate amendment.
Mosquitoes, flies and other insects
that inhabit the low, marshy lands
near the Jail will soon be taking on
new life. and, drawn by light and
food in the jail, will bring with them
diseases more or less contagious. it
is stated. 1t is to prevent the out
break of sickness. if nothing else,
that Mrs. Raymond and her sup
porters are working for in this i'm
provement.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
SLASH OF $82, COO, 900
IN ARMY BILL PROPOSED
Appropriation Measure, Soon to Be
Reported, Cut Much Below
Budget Estimates.

The Army appropriation bill. which
is to be reported to the House on Mon
day. represents slash of $S2,O00.OO0
which is much below the budget estl-
mates.
Congress- was asked in estimates
submitted by the budget bureau to
appropriate approximately 1858 ,0oo,oot
for the military and non military ac-
tivites of the War Department dur
ing the fiscal year beginning next
July /.
The slash made, by the subcommft-
tee, or which Representative Anthony
republican, Kansas. is chairman. sur
passes earlier predictions of subcom
mittee members who, before they had
completed their work. declared tna'
a reduction Of at least s5O.oo0,0Oo or
perhaps S60,000,000 was certain.
Members of the subcommittee re-
ported that the bill would carry a
great number of limitations which
would greatly restrict the activities OF
the War Department, especially as "a
expenditures. The measure, 1t was
said, would carry 100000 for lighter
than-air aviation, but this amount
members of the subcommittee con-
tended, is so small that purchase OF
construction of dirigibles would oe
impossible.
Although deciding to increase the
appropriation for the Fort Worth
helium plant. members of the subcom.
mittee are understood to feel tha'
production there Of the non-inflam
mable gas which is used to MI dirig.
ibles had not yet reached practica
or economical stage.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
MUST FACE TWO MORE
HOUSEKEEPING CHARGES
Negro Accused of Robbing Four
Homes of Clothing, Furs
and Jewelry.

Two additional charges of house
breaking We're placed against Robert
Polk, colored. by police of the second
precinct today. following an eN-
haustive investigation of his activ-
titles in Washington for the last three
weeks Polk. who came here from
Richmond, Va. in FebruarS. now
faces four charges of housebreaklng.
When first arrested w Wednesday
Polk was charged with breakin" INTO
and rohbing the homes of d Harry
Shannon 3142 10Th street. ana George
W. Spier, 81 East Melrose street,
Chevy Chase, Md. Additional charges
placed against him include robbery
bold. 1858 Newton street. on Feb
ruary "a, and the home of Frank
Carnahan. 1880 Phelps place. four
days later At Miss Newbold's home
he is charged with stealing furs,
clothing and jewelry, while at the
Carnahan residence the police say he
took $1,000 worth of jewelry and
silverware.
About half of the loot was recover
ed by the police from local tailor
ing establishment. Other articles
were found in roominS house at 62o
Sd street northeast, where it is said
Polk lived. The remainder of the
goods. the police claim. Polk sold to
colored actresses for $50.
With the arrest of Polk police be-
lieye they have captured one of the
most audacious burglars who has
operated in Washington i'll recent
years.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
STARTS PENALTY SUIT
UNDER BALL RENT ACT
Attorney Brown Seeks to Recover
From C., A. Snow Excess Rent
for Apartment.

Chaplin Brown, attorney for the
Rent Commission of the District OF
Columbia, today began suit in the
Municipal Court to recover $500 from
Chester A. Snow, owner of AN apart
ment house at 1880 w street nofth-
west The case is the first of series
of suits which the commissions S coun-
sci has in preparation under the pen
alty clause of the Ball rent act as
amended.
The amended act gave owners until
September "a. 1921. to return TO ten,
ants any excess rentals which had
been ,exacted beyond the far rental
value of the property as determined
by a finding of the commission and
authorized the bringing OF SUITS IN
the Municipal Court to recover any
subsequent excessive eNactions. IN
der the law the suit is for twice the
amount of the excess rent and an at
torney's feet of $50.
The court is told in the declaration
filed by the Rent Commission that on
complaint of the then tenant. Goida
Cunningham, the fair rental value OF
apartment in the Susquehanna, at
1880 w street, was fixed by the COM
mission at $3.50. and it is charged
that Mr. Snow has collected from the
present tenant, Daniel j. Regan.
total of $135 in excess of the rental
fixed by the commission. The amount
sued for represents twice the excess
Of S135 and fee of $50.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
MRS. HARDING WILL HEAD
MUSIC WEEK COMMITTEE
Mrs. Coolidge, Cabinet Members
and Other High Officials
Also on List.

Mrs. Warren G. Harding and Mrs.
Calvin Coolidge head the honorary
committee for Washington second
Music week. as chairman and vice
chairman, respectively. it was an
nounced today. The committee also
includes every cabinet member, SEN
ators and representatives and hlsh
officials of government circles here.
The committee was announced as
follows: Mrs. Warren G. Harding,
chairman; Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, vice
chairman; Mrs. Frederick H. Gillett,
Secretary of State Hughes. Secretary
Of the Treasury Mellon, Secretary Of
war Weeks Attorney General Daugh-
erty, Postmaster General Work. Sec
retary of the Navy Denby. Secretary
Of the Interior Fall. Secretary Of
Agriculture Wallace, Secretary of
Commerce Hoover, Secretary of Labor
Davis, Senator ]. H. Ball. Senator
Lawrence C. Phipps, Representative
B. X. Focht. Representative {. X.
miral> Robert E. Coontz. Maj. Gen.
John A. Lejeune, Commissioners OF
the District Cuno H. Rudolph, James
F.. Oyster and Col. c. Keller; George
T. Christian. jr., secretary to the
President; Lieut.. Col c. Q. Sheriff.,
superintendent Of public buildings
and grounds; Justice Frederick l..
Siddons of the Supreme Court of the
District, Frank w. Ballou, superin-
tendent Of public schools; Rt. Rev.
Mgr C. F. Thomas. pastor St. Pat
rick's Church: Howard L. Hodgkins
president George Washington Uni
versity; J. Stanley Durkee. president
King. president Washington Society
Of Fine Arts. and c. E. Christiani
president Washington College OF
Music.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
RAIL COMMISSIONS
PARLEY MARCL17
Will Discuss Respective ju-
risdiction Over Rates
With I..C. C..

conference between the Interstate
commerce Commission and repre-
sentatives of state railway commits
sions to discuss their respective ju :
risdlctlofs over rates. as suggested
by the Supreme Court in it's recent
decisions in the Wisconsin and other
rate cases, has been arranged for
March II. The initiative for the con-
terence was taken by the Interstate
Commerce Commission throuch an
invitation by Chairman Mcchord to
Carl ID. jackson. president of the Ma
tlonal Association of Railway and
Utilities Commissioners, who ac-
cepted the invitation for March II.
In its rate decisions. the Supreme
Court saH that a general rate in
crease in some instances might re-
duce traffic and revenue by fdiscour-
aging patronage.
Such cases would be within the
saving clause of the order herein"
the court said. "and make proper an
application to the Interstate Com
meIce Commission for appropriate
exception. So, too. in practice, when
the state commissions shall recog-
niZc their obligation to maintain a
plopoftionate and equitable share of
The income of the carriers from in
Grdstatc rates. conference betweeu
the Interstate Commerce Commission
and the state commissions may dis
pcnsa with the necessity for any rigid
federal order as to the intrastate
rates and leave to the state com
missions power to deal with them
aud Increase or reduce them in their
uis:retiDn.'
In his invitation for conference
with the state commissioners, Chair
Met 'hnrI said that 1HiSb in
particular TO consider what can be
done appropriately in furtherance of
the views. expressed by the Supreme
Court"
Interest of consumers in the trans
portation charges appiica BILE to BIZ
luminous coal far outweighs that OF
producers. Rush c. Butler. counsel for
the National Coal association, said
at the hearing yesterday. About 50
per cent of the coal mined, he added.
IS sold fob. mines and the consumer
himself pays the freight on that coal.
The carriers themselves will expert
ence direct savings of large sums OF
money as a result of reduced rates.
Mr.. Butler said that coal costs ran
to as much as s. per cent of the
manufacturers costs of other COM
modities. He reminded the commits
sion that Secretary Hoover. appear
ing previously before the commits
sion mot as the special representa-
tive of the coal industry" had en-
phatically urged reductions on sits
product.
Farmers hope that either the In
terstate Commerce Commission or the
railroads will make such further re-
ductions as the facts will justify
Clifford Thorne, counsel for the
American Farm Bureau Federation
and other organizations. said.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
Landlubbers Get hght-of Way
In Potomac River Bridge Traffic

Shattering traditional maritime
rules giving, water traffic right-of-way
over bridge traffic, Assistant Secre-
tary of War ]. NJ. Wainwright today
promulgated rules forcing ship
cap'ns, bo's'ns and, in fact, all hands
manning vessels on the Potomac river
to bow in difference to landlubbers
operating trains or other vehicles
over the Highway and Southern rail-
way draWbridges.
The new rules, to take effect July
/ next, materially limit the hours
during which the bridgetenders may
open the spans for the passage of
boats, to the obstruction Of vehicu-
lar and railway traffic. The order
was issued on the recommendation
of Mai Gen. Lansing H. Beach. chief
of engineers, following numerous
complaints poured in the ear of Maj.
NJ c. Tyler, United States engineer
officer. by irate citizens of Arlington
county, Va, and by railway mail Off
cialS.
Different Periods Set.
Under the new regulations tug and
power boats habitually using this
waterway shall be entitled to an
opening of the draw span of either
bridge only during the periods of 10
am. to IL am, 2 pm. to pm. and
s D. M to am, except that whenever
the heada clearance beneath the
bridges is less than 1871 feet the
bridges shall be opened at all hours
but from $50 am. to $50 am.
Vessels employed or controlled. how
ever, by the government or the Dis
trict of Columbia will be allowed to
pass through the bridges at all hours.
When there is train actually on
the railroad bridge block or mail
Evening star., 1922-03-10

train is in motion toward the rail-
road bridge in sight of the tender or
operator OF the bridge, or when there is
train on the Highway bridge ap-
preaching the draw span and Wlthin
four spans of the draw, vessels signal
ing 10 pass through the bridge will be
held up until the trains have passed
and the draw is cleared, the rules pro-
vide.
Seek to Prevent Delay.
Trains, wagons or other vehicles
must not be stopped on any part OF
the bridge for the purpose o1 de-
laying operation of the draw spans.
and, contrariwise. vessels viii not ne
permitted to delay passage through
the span or hinder its operation. All
passage over or through the bridges
shall be SO conducted as to prevent
unnecessary delay, it is stated.
Any vessel which can safely pass
under the bridges without recurring
opening of the draw spans will be
denied operation of the draw spans
under the War Departments ruling.
Owners of the railway and HiShWa
bridges will Be required after July
l to install clearance gauges OF type
approved by the chief OF engineers.
Asked to Lower Vessels.
Owners of tugs and power boats
habitually using the waterways under
height of their vessels to 1871 feet, in
order that ,h. Y may pass under or
through the bridge at all times. The
vertical clearance under the closed
draws is ZIP feet a mean low water,
less three feet at high tide.
The tenders of the bridges will
bs required to keep a complete record
of ali openings Of the draws and
must report TO the United States
District engineer all cases where the
spans have been kept open for an un-
reasonable length OF time. unduly
interfering with land traffic.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
.PAMPERED DOG PETS
OF PARIS ARE BATHED
IN LUXURIOUS SETTING

PARIS, February 2O-No longer
will those pamperea pets of Partisan
women-the Pomeranian and the
Pekingese-be left to the unskilled
care of the maid for their weekly
baths.
Elaborate baths, constructed and
equipped exclusively for the ablutions
of pet dogs of wealthy Parisians. have
just been opened in the exclusive
Saint Honore quarter of Paris.
A fashionable dogs life is veri-
table path of roses if tie word of at
tendants at the canine bathing estab-
lishment may be accepted as true. At
tendants say he rides in luxurious
motor car to the baths, where he has
private bathing compartment.
After the bath experienced masseurs
pay their respects to his canine high
ness while a manicurist shapes his
ariStocratic claws. When the Veter-
mary determines thai his health is
all that his owner could desire, he re-
enters the motor car with his mistress
and returns home to dainty meal OF
porterhouse steak.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
S0BB|NGLY ADMITS
'LOVEFOR SLA|NMAN
Mrs. Obenchain, Accused of
Kennedy's Murder to Be
CroSS-EXamined.
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
Los ANGELES. Calf, March 10
| Madalynne Obenchain, who ycster-
day sobbed out on the witness stand
the story Of her love for J. Bolton
Kennedy, for whose murder she is
on trial, today faced the ordeal of
| cross examination.
| In her direct examination, Mrs.
Obenchain detailed her acquaintance
and love for the young broker from
| a point dating five years ago. grad
| ually, under the direction of her
| counsel, reaching the climax the
night of August ) last, when Ken
| nedy was slain in her presence on
| the steps of his summer cottage in
/ Beverly Glen, a suburb. She told of
! two shots and two strange persons
| running past her in the darkness.
Tells of Her Marriage.
She told of her marriage to Ralph
! r. Ohenchain, Chicago attorney; OF
| the divorce he permitted her TO OBJ
tain, of her coming to Los Angeles,
| of kennedy's alleged plea for a Sc
| cret marriage, because his mother
| objected to Mrs. Obenchain as d
daughter-in-laW; of the arrival here
J of Arthur c. Burch of Evanston, Ill,
| Jointly indicted with her for the
| murder of Kennedy, and of many de-
| tails which linked these events to-
| gether
She consulted diary frequently for
dates and other data and made many
| intimate disclosures.
Kennedy Insfstent, She Said.
| Once she said, when she had tried to
! change the subject after Kennedy had
asked her if she loved him, he de-
| clared:
IF your lips won't tell that you
love me. your eyes do.
Her counsel asked her if she h
| loved the young broker
i Il did love Belton," she answered.
And did he love you
Il believe he loved me-
/ Did you have any agreement wItf
Burch by which you Were to bring
; about kennedy's DEATH
Certainly not" she declared.
| Today the prosecution planned 10
| lead her back over the direct testi-
| mony and the expectation was that a
| grilling was before her.
Evening star., 1922-03-10
TOOK DEAD WOMAN'S RING
Clyde Harris Stole Jewel From
Hand Of Theater Victim.

Clyde H. Harris. colored, formerly
an orderly at Emergency Hospital.
was convicted late yesterday after
noon of grand larceny.
He was charged with stealing a
diamond ring valued at $3.50 from
the hand of Mrs. Fred d. Sheppard. a
victim Of the knickerbocker disaster
who died at the hospital. Harris
claimed that he found the ring in
pile of rubbish at the door of the
Womans room at the hospital.
Assistant United States Attorney
Presmont told the jury in Criminal
Division / that the ring had been
torn from the woman's hand and that
the finger had been mutilated. Chief
Justice Mccoy remanded the prisoner
for sentence.