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Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
BENCH CONSTITUTES
THE HINDENBERG
LINE OF POWER
By JOHN X. FORD,
Justice, New York State Supreme
Court,

AS&NNs NNNW AOih oldlt 0uUEtHle
Court.
No impartial student of the sub
Ject can doubt that the courts are
partial to accumulated wealth, that
they are on the side ofethe powerful
employer and against his employees
and that they are daily through
Judge made law depressing the poor
and lowly in the interest of amassed
capital. They constitute indeed the
Hindenberg Line of the money power.
l humbly follow Lincoln's exam
pie when he declared that the bred
Scott decision must be reversed.
assert that the law behind labor in
functions must be abrogated, that the
power of the courts to declare legis-
lative acts unconstitutional must be
eurbed and that the courts must be
brought under the control of the peo-
pie who are their masters.
Unless something is done to re-
strain judicial usurpation, Lincoln's
high resolve that this government of
the people, by the people and for the
people should not perish from the
earth, will have been made indeed
mockery.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06
Unions On Solid Ground.

London, Ontario.-"The position of
our trade unions, after the fight
against them the past two years, is
evidence of their solid base" said A.
+. of l.. Organizer Flett at an organ
ization meeting of the local trade and
labor council.
The speaker declared the unions
have not retrogressed one step be-
cause of these attacks.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

Washington.-Stocks of white po-
tatoes in the hands of dealers and
growers on March l were reported by
the department of agriculture at Ill.,
555,OOO bushels. OF this total &c.
96S, 900 bushels were classed as unfit
for food or seed.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

w. j. Willard, who has been a
superintendent for L. B. King for the
past tive years, has gone into the
general contracting business. His
business address is '104h w. Spring
field avenue.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

1t has been truly said that health
is a matter of education. Health
Promotion and Safety Week. April
22-2S, should be devoted to the extern
sion of health education to the public
schools of the state.
Twin city review. [volume] (Champaign, Ill.) 19??-1929, 1923-04-06

tary conditions the "open shop
movement will qyuickly sink and the
fair employer whose products bear
the union label will become the lead
ing industrial institution in America.
Evening star., 1923-07-26

A splendid assortment in
good assortment of sizes.
Fine gray voile dresses with
bodice of al1-over cross
stitched embroidery, in blue
pleated panels and with self
girdles.
The tissues and ginghams are
in straightline styles. with hem
stitched organdies and real flet
lace trimming, finished with
Tuxedo collars, three-quarter
sleeves and self sashes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

III you get hurt, III como and
get you In my Ambulance called
Nancy.
Away went the soldier while the
army stood and waited.
After while he came back all gu,
OF breath. with a bundle under his
arm. Hero II Is. sir" he said.
salutIns. Il had 10 pass a regimen;
OF tin machine gunners. two rogi
mcnts Of cavalry and three OF RrtIl
lery. But aitho they shot at ME
with everything they had they
didn't hit me-"
Bravo cried Nick '1'm pin
thrca medals on you for THAR
Which he did.
Nick blew up the balloor and tied
II TO a tree 20 ~ couldn't 1cat away.
II was gray and shaped like q
sausage. as war balloons are.
Now. who win go III and sec
what the enemy is dolng7" asked
Nick.
Private Ram Rod stepped out and
salutcd. II will. sir"
He Jumped in and Mex let out
the string until the balloon was high
over the tree.tops.
TO BE Continued
Copyright. 1929. BY Seattle STAR
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
Cynthia Gr@yss
what Is LoUe?" Queries Young Woman of 25, Who
Has me Allotted Number of Beaus, But Has NeUer
'FalleB IN Lore"
BY CYNTHIA GREY

heres letter from girl irho ia ioorred because she
cannot taH N lore II past 25 she writes "ond hare
as many beaDs as The average g bnt hare special
Jeefmg lor any Of hem Al of mn life hare heard and
read Of girls falling IN lore stH do not kaoy The meaning
o. q ana am beginning 10 conder II IL is all fake"
She contt,lueS-"Shomd ma for those feelings before
Msg Vedf Should put off marriage Just rafting for lore
lpdy? " 49, V
rms 0ttf ieho signs herself "A Reader" has asked
orodd qHeston-What Is Lore? Volumes hare been oriten
~ e1Pagefton Of IT, and get has been satisfactorily
scientists and professors 0ho delUe into the secrets OF the
sHoeonscios or the unconscious mind hare so far treated
'oVo ohy 0B us symptoms. They have accumulated uast
Sore OF information about ho0 love acts and almost nothing
gooH what lore is. They tell that iove produces our
oTeas promotes our business enterprises dishrbs our
politics, and prouokes our iCars
Like electricity lore is manifest, but undefinable. At
euS no ttco persons can agree upon definition lust as
eoen Of all ages ask What is ove?" so opioaaiers
o. an professions can only chorus I'VE do not knool
one mi0t remind the girl Of P5 that Lore friendship
SET on IRE, or that Is Natures trap or Lore Is rain
0oo arch set betpeen desire and DEATH One mint syno
lne Cords INTO SMILES indefinitely and IN the end Leave
e inquirer only Nth the ancient idea that love is the ru
mo human instinct
Jt recently happened TO read the ootcino paragraphs
az regard To lore.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

crossed the boys face. Tie under.
stood.
kildare turned 10 Mercedes. AZ
HlaEo did NO, lcttohan managed to
sc, 90 his feet by clutchlng q bod
post Melody came IN jusi then and
caught the boy as ne tottercd
Estehan struggled 90 free himself
from Melody's arms Don't touch
meg" he cried. "pamn tho Double
AT"
The boy was no match Tor Melody'H
strength, Against his viii ho WIGS
forced down 20 tho bod.
"For the lovo OF Potoi What's the
natter" the happy -Eo,luoky poot de.
manded
Matter Ny fathor'a been killed.
Killed. Someone IN this outfit did H.,
tool"
you don't think We would do a
rotten thing like that. do your
Blaze asked sharply
Please" Mercedes begged, Don't
make another scene
Anything TO set away" replied
Esteban.
when drove up with the rig
AclSlin called mo IN and told me |
should 30. II you'll give me hand
wen SGT started"
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Page 966
THE ADVENTURES OF LITTLE MAY
Chapter I'D

OF the youthful minister. Plo-
neer children in the sixties and
seventies knew little of creeds.
Ministers came and went, Bap-
tlst, a Methodist, n Presbyterian.
a Congregationasist. they were
all ministers. all good. and as far
as tho children could see, all try
ing for tho same end In the same
way.
SO they coined" them with a
bowl OF water. tho preacher an
nounced. Nov. come on. I'll get
you all baptized, but sayi Wait a
A shrek rose from the huddle
Who'll join me?"
TIL be the preacher and Join
you IN, said Mary's older sister.
how"
That done, the self-electsd
preacher once more took up tho
heavy work of his new parish,
but when he came TO May he
found a dlgsenter. mo. ART" May
said aternly. I'm not goln' TO be
sprlnkled on with a bowl o.
water. If I'm baptized. I'm goin'
10 be baptized In the branch. all
over. IKE they did that Sunday,
mama wouldn't like II. and.
and. oh. you'd get yourself all
wet. and besides--well I don't
think VIC ought to-"
We'll, oil right, then, ! won't
join. and / won't be baptized"
May eaid With firmness. Once
more the older sister came for
ward 70 assist. I'll baptize her"
she said, leading the way down 10
me creek, lust watch me; I'll
baptizo her nil right"
Quite soburiy they mado THAR
way to tho little stream. and
Without hesltntinR the little sia-
-crs stepped Into the cold water.
Standing as shc had seen tho
baptist minister stand. and pinc-
ing her hand on Mo- lead the
older c1s bos 10 lha c,FCato..y
tI0 lie Cvntinued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
CHAPTER XVII
Friend, tn tho Rrscue

Long after the mourners had dis
persed. Kildare and Tuscarora sat IL
their saddles at the gate OF the GENE.
terry.
Tuscarora had swung his hors,
around. and was staring intently a,
the rise back OF tho cemetery down
which Blaze had come. kildare saw
Immediately the cause Of the little
mans interest. Silhouetted against
the sky were six horsemen. As tho
two OF them watched. the riders
separated. Ono went north, and the
others dashed away 10 the east.
Kent whirled on Blaze. rs that
your bunch7" he demanded.
u came Alone" tho Double A man
shot back. quick TO realize the insin.
uation. II think I recognize the biz
fellow ahead"
"Yeh?'
"Bodinc! Let's find out what
they've got on their mindl"
You said II, son, ] don't fancy
this Mr.. Bodlne even a little bit"
To avoid seeming 10 trail tho mys-
terious riders. Blaze and Kent chose
rather TO intercept them by follow
ing the road Mercedes had taken.
She and Basllio had left with old Uc-
ter. the head OF the Bengoa clan OF
Kings river. The gray-haired BASQUE
Continued In Our Next ISSUE
was an uncle 10 them by MARRIAGE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

General Nick looked In every di.
rectlon thru hts spy glasses for tho
enemy. But no enemy was in sight
In Bing-Bang Land
Wen have to send W a blimp
and look for the tin soldiers" he
said TO Colonel Stiff Les. an officer
In the wooden army.
What's blimp, sir?" asked the
colonel respectfully.
Don't you know asked General
Nick In surprise. It's a balloon
that stands still in tho air. Who.
ever Is in II can see over the whole
country. find out what the enemy
is doing and drop down notes TO
tell u.s."
"A very good IDEA" cdd ed
Colonel Stiff Leg approvingiy. But
believe we have no balloons
Then I'll send messenger hack
10 the Tinker Man" said Nick, He
has all sorts OF things Who Is
willing 10 go?' he asked the army.
TN CO." said private. stepping
out OF the ranks. Mae I'll win
a medal for bravery"
Good" said Nick. Perhaps you
will" 50 he wrote n note quickly
and handed II to the brave wooden
soldier. who stuck II in his breaSg
pocket.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
NOW GO ON WITH STORY

Aeklin came down and went to his
office.
Thru the open window Mercedes
called 10 Melody and Blase.
'Win you tell the senor." she said.
that am going 10 take my brother
with me nowf'
Melody vas back In a minute.
Tho Big Boss says he can't be
taken out" he reported In n crest
fallen manner.
Estehan's eyes flashed. some Of
Mercedes old fire came hack to her.
What has he to do with itg" she
demanded. Il take him when l
want to- win tell him SOL
she found Aeklin IN his office.
A hard look came into the eyes OF
the feudal lord, You can't take himl
Don't you know that II turned him
over 10 the sheriff. he would go 20
tho pen for last nights work."
Il am not afraid" Her voice was
defiant. II my brother SO TO jail.
you so, too. Not 10 jail. Senior: TO
tho hangmanl"
What are you getting at9- Aeklin
cried.
You know very We'll what l am
getting at, you beast My father was
killed last night; shot dead: while
he was riding hero!"
Acklin's face hlanehed.
Il had nothing TO do with II, do
you hear?" His voice rose with a
nasty threat. Il don't shoot from
ambush"
Tho sound OF their loud talking had
reached Melody. who had come
downstairs on an alleged errand.
Mercedes saw him. senior AelSiin
has changed his mind" she stated
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

It was Slick" all right; down
she went Ike a flash, but in.
stead Of making the grand finish
as planned, the watchers heard a
little gasp, and where there had
been a gay little girl, only an
ugly-looking hole.
May had not made the leap;
instead she was far down In the
srnothery. narrow space between
the two great mows Of hay.
A shrek rose from tho huddIe
of frightened children who had
seen May disappear. "What'lI we
DOR they cried. ''What'll we dol
She'll diel She'll smotheri She's
down there under all that hayr'
Listen up therew came a
muffled voice from the hay. Stop
your cryIn' and listen---I can't
get out myself, but guess you
can get me out. cant your"
rescue. and finally with heavy
pitchforks In small. trembling
hands. they began to dig, terror
stlcken and suffering agonies OF
dread lest she do before they
could get her out.
But nil tho suffering was done
by the rescuers. May, bit
cramped and uncomfortable, o
wee bit uneasy and wholly thrill
ed, was having the timo OF her
life being n heroine.
Having finished the rescue and
exhausted tho discussion of IL the
children looked about for some
new diversion.
One Of tho boys, cousin Of
Maya and a little older, was try
Ing his best to keep things safe
FOR the rest Of the day. He sftd.
Les play church. I'll be the
preacher and ~ join all Of you
C's''-"'i began, thee Il no ,-as-
ton about the broadness or mind
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

'Wili you get ny brother ready
Melody looked az the nig Boss FOR
confirmation OF this order. tie nod.
dcd his head and turning to his own
quarters. slammed the door behind
him.
BlaEo was sitting on the edge OF
Estohans bed when Melody and Mcr.
eedes returned
Melody's smile had taken It's acous.
toned place. Blaze vas quick TO no.
ticc the change In him.
The kids Eoin' home all right.
the sorrol-topped one Informed him.
Estehan. forgetting his nurses or
ders. sat M In bod
Maybe you could dress him" Mel.
ody went on. 10 Blaze, 'lll 10 down
and see about a rig then"
SO while Mercedes went to tho win
dow. Blaze sot her brother ready for
tho trip home.
II ought TO ask your forgiveness. +"
Estchan said sincerely.
"YouT' Mercedes caught a hint o.
mystery In her brothers voice. She
looked AT Blanc. lie got 20 his feet.
Better forget f." he mumhled
Don't amount 20 anything"
Blaze stuck his head out of the
window, trying TO locate Melody, as
Estehan told his sister what had hap
pened at the Chimney.
You tried 10 kill himl He did not
shoot back Madre DO piosl" she
cried. "And l called him a spy"
Blaze camo toward her quickly gs
he heard her little sasp
That's all right, little girl You
folks don't owe me anything You
were pretty excited when met you
this morning your father and"
Father Estchau's face went
white, Blaze could have cut of his
tongue for his slip.
What's that about tathcrG" tho
boy demanded again. "fIas he been
hurt-kiiled7 Did somebody get
him." His voice rose TO a scream as
he tried 20 get 20 his feet.
With cry. Mercedes head
dropped 20 the edge or the bed. In
spite Of Kildare'a pleading. she broke
down and wept bitterly, A shadow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

fided the affairs Of his nation. The
icrms Is usually applied 10 a Eeere-
iarv Of legation, or other person. W
charge Of an cEsbassy or legation
during a rdcaHcy IN The office or The
inc temporary absence Of the am
bassndor or rn'ntiter. lie has no, Tho
tile Of mtHi Ter. and Is generally IN
PRODUCED and admitted ihru a rerbal
presentation Of the minister az tho
ia'ter's departure. or thru letters Of
eredence cddressod 10 the minister
Of stGio Of the court 10 iohich he Is
sent NE has The esSorihai rights Of
n MINISTER. The term charge dcs a.
fcirs Is sometimes restricted 10 a
charge d affGires 90 irfcrim. ,oiio q
Hoi accredited bv one foreign office
to another. bai toho Is merely ia fcHi.
porarv charge Of ne affairs Of The
mission.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
Old-Fa shioned
Mother Cures
Spring Fever

My goodness, Anne. you arc n
different girl. What have yca boon
doing 10 YOURSELF Tho las. time
saw you--threc weeks ago. wasn't
't7--you were a lifeless creature.
You have so much energy today
hardly recognized you for the same
person"
"Oh, guess those first warm
days gave me n touch OF spring
fever. Ny mother is great on spring
tonic and she fixed me up a mix.
ture that take with every meal.
re certainly has made mo over In
a few weeks
II think I'll call on your mother
and prevail upon her 10 give mo
her recipe. ] have had sudden
lors OF energy recently which can
be blamed to spring fever. .imog.
mo"
Mother viii DO delighted TO fix
you up. She loves to fuss over
folks. She'll bavo you turning
handsprings In no time. When /
was youngstcr I used &c rebel at
the tonic mixtures mother fed us
all every spring. ] hao TO take
them no learned TO drink It down
as matter OF course"
II think that splffy new hat has
something to do with your improved
appearance, too. And you naughty
child. DO 1 see n new dress under
your coat7"
Maybe no. Both het and dress
arc new. | wondered II you weren't
going TO notice them"
II should say SO. They are both
adorable. You must have gold
mlno.'
Nothing OF tho sort. Unless II
is gold mine 10 know about
Chcrry's. Lovely clothes, end I have
o charge account They are at
81 ocrd ore., between Madison
20 ,pp - Go Rlalto bldg, lust
over tho Pig'n Whistle Take Gle.
yator."-Advertieemc1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
M regard 10 lore.

Art literature. gossip. hare al.
'edD' taught loomea hat love I, her
FaPfeme need and source Of happi.
ness Consequently The life Of rom
an Is lopilded. she 4. orer.derciopes
e"oiiondiiv she suffers accordingly.
iSa'f u tims 70 tell her the truth,
'Soo Inc real truth about lore as
recently stated tv moro than ono
Student Of The human miHd does no,
rank Lore as the first Of The Inherited
lasilnot.
I Love has been oireu the second
pihec IA modern scientific lnferprc-
faiioHs Of I've ard bchat4or.
Hunger Is the first Of the urges
'otfhoai food. sc de-. Alter u comes
me scr urge. AID The safety urge
Il h'fd IN prooesson Of many
moro.
TO eraii lore. 70 eraogera,e as
adr1nfaera. has been Hrcd habit Of
nHedsp humanity Its disadranfaoea
arc cqNel aHd opposite. az idea thus
condensed bv An9fc TridoH. eaiior
81 history ~ Psgeboauaigsi,.
SEES roHuAce j. poisonous cle-
msHi IN hameH iJc--il u uHothicaI
~ causes iHfiaise ioGste Of mental
and physical material"
Should ihts girl marry soms ore,
simply 10 apoid spinstcrhoodf Echo
aHsic~ri NO" Undoubtedly abe
irouid b mech moro unhappy thas
sh1 Is rotu She must tcoif sn.l
mfr. Right comes along and shs
tel! snsiincftpeiy knolo him. He sfsll
has fre or sir Eears IN sohsch 10
make bis appearance before nc
yonsg lddv should become seriously
alarmed
Where was Marshal Joffrc born7
AZ Rircrraitcs. France.
How did England obtain possession
Of Gibraltar
Bv treaty scssioa IN f7is. after the
SpaniIh saccession ioar.
When vas IA a-cont piece frs.
coined and when discontinued
Frat coined. 1851 discontinued.
1878.
How did tie word anincompop''
originate and what does IL mcan7
10 Is said 70 hare originated IN a
corruption Of the Latin phrase iron
conipos mcBfis." which means mo,
posscsped Of ones mind" The mcas-
ing Of HsncoMpoop as icc use u Is "a
foolish person. simpleton."
Give some nicknames applied 10
famous men In American history?
Great PaeUicafor. Henry cioy:
SAGE Of Monticello. Thomas Jejfer-
son: Erpoauder Of the Constitution.
DoHiel Webster: Old Rough aud
Ready. Zaohcrv Teyior: old Hickory.
Andreip JacLson: Poor Richard. Ben
JaDiin Franklin. Old Nan Eloquent,
John Quincy Addms
What Is n charge d. affaires7
IN International laic. diplomatic
Representative or minister Of an ir-
icrior grade. 10 ichose care arc con-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

hias Grey win receive callers
In her office Monday. Wednesday
and Friday. from I 10 o. M.
and on Tuesday and Thursday
from II u IN. 10 4. m. each
week Please do not como at
other times. as It seriously inter-
fsros With her writing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
nEGIN IIERE rnnAY

hatshAn. son OF jose ArrAsada. while
riding with a party IN an attack on the
Double rauch. h seriously wounded
and carried 60 the home % hts enemy.
Dick AcEiin. iosa. while AeErchinE for
bis son, y shot and killed from ambush.
Aekiin and Buck hodlns have stolen the
water supply from tho nasaues OF Para.
disc valley. Mercedes. daughter % Jose,
accuses Acklin % the murder 81 her
father. Asklin denlss the charar
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

Skirts for street wear arc seven
or eight inches from the floor. but
gowns for afternoon and evening
frequently reach the iustep.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18
ROSE GEORGErTE

A gown. OF rose georgcttc Is
trimmed with cascadcs OF the ma.
tcrial, outlined with small rhine.
stones. Tho effect Is most charming.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

When sou have no whipped cream
for your hot chocolate use marshmal.
lows instead. Some people prefer
them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-18

Sleeveless sport dresses are 70 DO
very popular for summer. Frequent
ly a cape Of figured material is =
part OF such costume.
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
Legion Shop Today.

MUSIC lovers and film fans will
be treated to an unusual per-
Torrance this afternoon at Polls
Theater, when a concert by the
United States Marine Band and
two star films will be the
program, starting at 2:30 o'clock.
The affair Is a benefit perform.
ance for George Washington Post,
No. /, the pioneer post OF the
American Legion.
At 2:30 o'clock, when the doors
open, the United States Marine
Band. under the direction OF Capt.
w. H. Santleman. win render a
special program. At 3 o'clock the
screen production Of THE Three
MusKeteers." with Douglas Fair
banks playing the leading role,
will be presented. followed by
Charlie Chaplin in SHOULDER
Arms" throughout the afternoon
the Marine Band win render
selections
The Washington times., 1923-03-11

IN FOLLY DARLING" the
M @ esss which So@ sajoyss s's !
long run at both the Liberty and
Globe Theaters, New York. will
begin a weeks engagement at
the National Theater Sunday
night. March is. Molly Darling"
is the first of the current sea-
sons New York musical hits to
reach here and II its Broadway
reputation may be taken, as any
criterion It should win instant
popularity.
The combination Of authors and
directors responsible for MOLLY
Darling" Is in itself q guarantee
of a musical play OF more than
ordinary worth. Otto Harbach,
who wrote the book for MARY"
1.-THE O'Brien Girl" Going Up"
and many OF the biggest musical
hits Of recent years. and William
Cary Duncan, who has 1.-THE
Royal vagabond." 'The Blue Kit
ten" and numerous other sue
cesses to his credit, wrote the
book Of molly Darling"
The Washington times., 1923-03-11
OF erings Due
Here Next w eek

NATIONAL Molly Oar
IN ling with Jack Donahue
and full cast.
pOLIS George Arlies n
The Green Goddess.
/ GARRICK Tom Wise II
Cyril Maudess success ],
Grumpy. =
PRESIDENT Wanda Lyon
III six Cylinder Love.
KEITH,S ritzi Scheff, Lew
Dockstader; others.
BEI4ASCO George Marshall
STRA II d Royal Peixin
Troupe: others; films.
/ COSMOS Oscar Lorraine,
musical com edy star;
others; films.
GA YET u Joe HuftiRsg
Rockets bnrlesquers.
RIALTO Agnes AyreB III
Racing Hearts
METROPOLITAN - Dou ii
MacLean ii sBellboy 1872
also Buster Keaton.
PALACE Bebe Daniels Il
The Worlds Applause.
CE MIR A Star east iii
When the Desert Calls
CRANDALIaST Tom Moore.
Mary Miles Minter 81 Ths
The Washington times., 1923-03-11

the old Academy Of Music tnow
the Strand. the old National The
ater, three theaters In Baltimore,
and one IN Philadelphia Ford's
mother. known In the theatrical
lights as Blanche Chapman. was
one OF the original Chapman sis
tiers Of the early 70's.
Ford Is able to trace his ancestry
still farther back. His grand
mother was Julia Drake. one Of
the greatest tragediennes Of her
day and rival Of the famous Char
lotte Cushman. His grandfather,
Harry Chapman. was one Of the
most famous Charley ChapIins'
Of that time. william Chapman.
greatgrandfather Of young Ford,
conducted the first showboat thea
ter In America.