Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 125, 5 April 1919 — Page 10

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1919.

SCREEN NEWS

MURRAY ' Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Jane and Katherlae Lee In "Smiles." ' MURRETTE Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Fannie Ward In "Common Clay." Thursday, Friday and Saturday Florence Reed In "Wives of Men." WA8HINQTON Sunday Mary Miles Mlnter tn "Wires and Other WlTes." Wednesday and Thursday Mabel

Norm and In "Sis Hopkins." Friday and Saturday Alice Brady In "The Hollow of Her Hand." WASHINGTON "Sis Hopkins" Mabel Normand! From now on admirers of Ooldwyn's unique comedienne will never disassociate one from the other. Mabel Nor mand bids fair to score the greatest hit of her lively career. Completely sinking her own personality into that of the Hoosler hoyden, she achieves a feat of acting: like nothing ahe has ever done. Mabel Normand is the character already known In every city, town and hamlet of America through the success of the stage play in which Rose Melville made millions laugh a score of years ago. Miss Melville, who assisted Miss Normand In costuming the part, declared that the screen "Sis Hopkins" promises to be even funnier than It was as a nationally successful stage play. There Is a touch of histrionic genius In Mabel Normand's portrayal of "Sis Hopkins," and this, together with an absorbing story, dramatic and convulsively funny by turns, causes Ooldwyn tot predict a success which will sweep the nation. Mabel Normand will Justify every belief In her right to occupy a place In her profession and In the hearts of her admirers that she has never held before. Coming to the Washington theatre for two days beginning Wednesday. 'Alice Brady's latest Select Picture, ln the Hollow of Her Hand," which Select will offer to the Washington theatre on Friday and Saturday, Is the story of a young English girl, Hetty Castleton, who, left penniless in the world. Is forced to earn her own llvIng. After trying several different positions In England she decides to come to America and accept a position offered her. On the steamer she meets and falls In love with Challls Wrandall, a wealthy young American. Wrandall Is a rake and libertine and nas a wife In New York. Hetty knows nothing of all this. When, therefor, her position does not materialize In New York, she accepts without Question his offers of help. . Hetty Is suddenly awakened to Wrandall'a real self when he takes her to a regulation roadhouse where he orders supper served In private rooms. A scene follows in which Hetty Is forced to kill him In self-defense. His wife, Sara. Is Informed of his death. On her way home from the Inn, she meets Hetty, who escaped unnoticed from the inn and has been living in the woods for the past day. Sara decides to protect Hetty because Hetty has done what she never dared to do. If you saw your wife hugging to her bosom a bundle of old love letters, and she refused to show them to you, what would you think? And Mrs. Young Wife, if you saw your husband doing the same thing, what would be your condition of mind? An answer, which led to a remarkable complication of events, la given In "Wives and Other Wives," of which Mary Miles Mlnter Is the star, to be ebown at the Washington theatre on Sunday only. The heroine starts the story as a nappv bride a child woman, to whom the whole world promises to be a paradise of love and kisses. To this character Miss Minter, though young In years, brings a remarkable understanding of the feminine psychology and it le probable that no comedienne of established reputation on the speaking stage could have Interpreted It with finer serious feeling and a surer appreciation of the comedy possibilities, HIstI 'Ware tie villain, protect the fair maid! This will occur to you when you see Ben Turpln in "East lorone With Variations," the new Par-Amount-Mack Bennett comedy which Is on view at the Washington theatre Wednesday and Thursday. It satirizes the old melodrama of thirty or more years ago in a decidedly refreshing manner and there is a laugh every minute. Mr. Turpln's assistant mirthprovokers are Charles Lynn and Marie Prevost, and that they are fully up to the requirements of their respective roles, Is attested by the laughter that greets each presentation of this comedy. MURRETTE It is estimated that "Common Clay," the Harvard prize play by Cleves Kinkad, in which Jane Cowl achieved one of her most notable successes, has been witnessed by more than five million persons. Under the direction of A. H. Woods, it ran for a full year as a Broadway attraction, playing to the capacity of the house. During the three years following It was interpreted by six companies throughout the United States and Canada and everywhere attracted large audiences. Now that A. H. Woods has produced a screen version of this American masterpiece. It Is figured roughly that In all, about ten or twelve million persona will watch it on the silver screen.

The estimate Includes a large percentage of those who witnessed the

stage presentation and naturally will be curious to see how more fully It may be done on the screen, and the

millions of moving picture lovers who are alert for the coming of a really Imposing feature. "Common Clay" Is

one of these and care was taken to

surround Miss Ward by a most capable cast of specially selected players. The star and her support under the HX ESCAPED lOTXtTEJVZA TiMC aprlnf I had a terrible cold ud rlpp tad wu afraid I wu arotngto har lnflvienia." wrltB A- A. McNmh, Hlh Point, Hl "I tried many kind Of medicine, bat remained clogrjred with cold. I then took Foley's t rr. rVkfrifKMind- f.Allnir re-

fief from the first. I used seven small bottles. It was a sight to see the phlegm I eoua-hed up. I am convinced Foley's Hony and Tar saved me from I Influensa." For sale by A. G. Luken & j Co., Adv.

' skilled direction of George Fltzmau

irlce combined In making a perfect

performance, rich In faithful charac

ter study, human feeling and human 'falling and compelling emotional ap

peal.

The general concensus is that this

screen version of the American masterpiece, which will be shown at the Murrette theatre on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Is a gripping, absorbing, sensational play. 'They, had just been married, the minister had but a few moments be

fore said the words that made them man and wife. He was waiting for his bride to join him so they might start on their honeymoon. Softly she

came down the stairs, stole up to her

husband, looked over his shoulder and saw, the photograph of another woman with words of love written on it.

Then followed twelve years of misery

for her. Was she to remain true to her husband and let him do as he pleased or was she to get what pleasure she could out of life? Thia la the absorbing sort of a plot that Is unfolded In "Wives of Men," starring beautiful and talented Florence Reed. At the Murrette Thursday, Friday and Saturday. MURRAY In one scene of "Smiles," the new

comedy which will be shown at the

Murray theatre next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jane and Kathexine Lee, the juvenile William Fox stars, have a great time, dressed In overalls, washing a dog In a bathroom. They make a fine mess of the place, and their housekeeper comes In and begins to chastise them. While making this photoplay Director Oillstrom rehearsed the scene mentioned, and during the rehearsal Jane felt quite a smack on the rear of her overalls. There was a wait before the scene was filmed. Jane dis-AppQ-ftrods "All right," said Director Gillstrom, "let's make the scene now." Jane had returned, and she and her sister began rubbing the soap-suds over the dog. In came the housekeep

er, mad as a hatter, shook the children well, then took her hand off Katherine to wallop Jane. Katherine ran and the woman, according to director slapped the rear of Jane's overalls good and hurt. The woman chled.

"Oh!" and assumed a position of Indignant surprise.

"Fine," called out the director. "Fine," cried the woman. "What do

you mean, Mr. Gillstrom? I nearly broke my hand."

"Why did you hit so hard, then?" "Hit bo hard? Why, that youngster

has a horseshoe in her overalls."

When they found Jane she was rolling on the floor In laughter behind

one of the sets.

Wayne Comity Men 'Attend State Y. M. C. A. Conference

Four Wayne county men attended the state conference of Y. M. C. A. secretaries, ministers and business men at Fort Benjamin Harrison this week. E. P. Jones, of Milton, president of the county Sunday school association, Rev. L. E. Murray, president of the Ministerial association and L. W. Carlander, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and Cornell Hewson, part time secretary for returned soldiers at the Richmond Y. M. C. A., were present The conference was held under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. associations for the purpose of discussing the different phases of the work relative to nandling the problems presented by the returning service men. Each man outlined what efforts were being made at hia local association. Plans were suggested whereby the associations could co-operate In the work to advantage. The topics taken up were divided into three general divisions, religious, economic and social. The meeting although under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., was well attended by ministers, business men, college men and others Interested in the problems which have to be solved for the returned service man. The meeting will probably be followed by county and district meetings all over the state, for the same purpose. A conference of the four men who attended the meeting and the Y. M. C. A. returned service men's committee probably will be held next week at the local association.

Quickest Route Home Most Popular, Writes Paul Druley "We had our " Tinale Review by

General Pershing last Saturday and we have been making gradual preparations to leave ever since that time," wrote Paul G. Druley of the 127th Infantry band In a letter to Frank N. Wilson, superintendent of mails here. Druley was formerly employed at the local postofflce. "Officially we are booked to leave

May 1, but I think that we will probably run some behind that schedule, nrobablv about June 1. At present we

do not know exactly what our route

is, but most of us think It will he oy railroad to Antwerp. However, there

is a possibility that we go by the Rhine to Rotterdam. If I had my choice I hardly know which I would choose, but probably the former, as

I think It Is the quicker of the two,

and as far as getting home is concerned we are all for speed.

The mall system between here ana

the States has made quite an Improve

ment In the last six weeks. It 1b now possible to set an answer to a letter

In about a month. - When I arrived here It took at least six to eight

weeks.

"At the present time we are not

thinking so much about the mail as

formerly, though, for the prospect or really leaving for the States has caus

ed an Interest in almost everything

else to drop.

"Am enclosing a picture of the post-

office here In Selters, Germany. It Is a very fine one for a town of this size.

"The winter here has been very

mild and so far as my experience is concerned the climate seems fine. It is an improvement over France, which

certainly has the world beat for rain."

Great Demand for Flowers

Reported by Local Florists

An unusually large amount of

flowers is being sold this spring, ac

cording to Richmond florists, who say they have been able to supply the

great demand without difficulty. There are many beautiful potted and cut flowers now on the market. Pansies, daffodils, roses of all kinds,

sweet peas, cala lilies and calendu

las are Borne of the beautiful cut

flowers that can be bought. The pot

ted flowers for this season are prim

roses, cyclamen, hyacinths and cinerarias. Later on just before Easter, potted tulips Chinese primrose and

dafodllls can be obtained. There are many varieties of the cineria, every one of which is a different color and shape. Florists have on hand a good supply of roses red, Aaron Ward, Columbia, Premier white and Ophelia. Pansies are always popular at this season. A retailer said today that the number of people who buy flowers was remarkable. Although some people buy them for some particular event, many buy them because they love them. He said often persona came into the Bhop to buy flowers whom he knows can not afford them, but buy them because they want them. The warm weather brings out the color in flowers at this season. Flowers have been in demand all winter.

SERVICES AT 8T. JOHN'S

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran

church, corner South Seventh and E

streets; A. L. Nicklas, pastor. Early service omitted. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Geo. Kauper, superintendent. Public examination of confirmation class, 10:30 a. m. English Lenten Service, 7 p. m. Benevolent society, Monday evening. Y. P. society

Tuesday evening. Mid-week Lenten

service, Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. Serving for Wernle Home and Red Cross, Thursday afternoon and evening. Teachers' meeting Thursday evening.

Masonic Calendar

Monday, April 7 Richmond Commandary No. 8, K. T. Stated conclave. Tuesday, April 8 Richmond Lodge, No. 196, F. & A. M. Called meeting, work in Entered Apprentice degree, comenclng at 4:30. Luncheon, 6:30.

Wednesday, April 9. Webb Lodge, No. 24, F. & A. M. Called meeting, work In M. M degree, comenclng at 6 o'clock. Friday, April 11 King Solomon's Chapter, No. 4, R. A. M. Stated convocation and work In Mark Master degree.

FRANKIE ROBINSON DEAD. -

Frankle Robinson. America's prettier j i - jt j, .v. IT.L.nftf flOS-

pital here; John Taggart has two frac-f

lureu riDS ana aiooucy uu d

vere shaking up as a result of a spill

in me six in race jtnaay

THE RIGHT LAXATIVE FOR THE LITTLE ONES

The natural condition of the child Is to be happy and carefree. When the girl mopes and is indifferent to school and study, or the boy is sullen and refuses to go out and play, the child needs a laxative to empty the bowel and stir up the liver. But something should be given that will produce the result In as simple and natural a way as possible. Harsh cathartics and physics are neither necessary or desirable. Many mothers have found that the combination of simple herbs produces a free movement of the bowels without griping. This combination is sold In tablet form under the name of Laxcarin and is universally being used. Only a few laxcarins are required and it is very pleasant to take in fact it is a doctor in candy, form. That is why children like it bo much. A few hours after its use the child will be its happy self again. It works like a clock. It is an excellent remedy for the mother herself, ; and for the other members of the family, in obstinate or occasional constipation, for the relief of sick headaches and an aid to colds and fevers, minor skin eruptions and all disorders where the basis of the trouble is constipation. It aids digestion, relieves fermentation, neutralizes over acidity, stops the bloating of gas, aid sour stomach. Price is always per box, one dollar; full treatment, six boxes, five dollars. In spite of greatly increased laboratory costs due to the war, by sacrificing profits and absorbing war taxes we have maintained the price at which this family laxative has been sold. It is safer, however, on account of the extraordinary demand we have had during the last few weeks to order enough Laxcarin for a full treatment which is six boxes for five dollars. One box costs only one dollar and will be sent postage prepaid upon receipt of cash or money order. Send to the Laxcarin Products Co., Dept E94, Pittsburg, Pa. -Adv.

PALME

-Sunday

G.M.Anderson

" Broncho Billy" In the stupendous 5-act Western drama BLUE BLOOD AND YELLOW

A thrilling romance of the Cattle Country

EXTRA

FATTY ARBUCKLE and MABEL NORMAND In their funniest comedy

A Farmyard Romeo

Don't Forget to see "Sis Hopkins" Wednesday and Thursday

All Richmond will be Laughing at CrosaEyed Ben Tur pin In "East Lynn with Variations"

Sunday Only The American Film Company Presents

MARY MILES

Minter

Wives Other Wives A Farce Comedy in Five Acts "Wives and other Wives" takes us on a journey among the thistles of Jealousy, the briars of misunderstanding, and the thorns of Intrigue, to a terminal of happinesB. EVERY WIFE EVERY HUSBAND should see "WIVES and other WIVES" It's a scream from start to finish. Abo showing a Big V Comedy "SCAMPS AND SCANDALS." Added f eaturette "SPANUTH'S ORIGINAL VOD-A-VIL MOVIES"

Monday and Tuesday NIGHT NIGHT Richmond's Third Semi-annual STYLE SHOW The Style Show this year will be the largest and most pretentious yet presented. Don't Miss It. Friday and Saturday Alice Brady in "In the Hollow of Her Hand" From the story by George Bar McCutcheon. Also Bhowing the topics of the day Pathe Review and a Harold Lloyd Comedy, "I'M ON MY WAY".

Wednesday and Thursday A Cracker-Jack Program that will be Talked About Mabel Normand

"Sis Hopkins

From the world-famed stage success by Rose Melville Speed was her middle name and she broke all records. "Sis Hopkins" Is a story that will never grow old. Together with Cross-Eyed BenTurpin In Mack Sennet's latest "EAST LYNN WITH VARIATIONS" Just try to Imagine It if yon can, a burlesque on the famous stage play "EAST L.YNNE". If you don't laugh till your sides ache you had better see the doctor. Special School Children's Matinee Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clockwatch the papers.

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IVHIUIRIRAY Last Times Today and Sunday LUCILE STEWART in "THE ELEVENTH COMMANDMENT" Three Keith Acts now playing Coming Monday LEVITATION A Satire or the "Wonderworkers," who played the "Town Hall" when you were a kid. BILLY EVERETT, Blackface Comedian ALLON AND FRANCIS MISS PORTIA BOHYER at the Organ Hear our concert orchestra under the direction of Clarence Runge. "BETTER COME EARLY"

OLD

Tomlghfl

Next Wednesday, April 9th

The Second Big Masked Carnival Will be given Saturday, April 12th 420.00 In Prizes Watch papers for details.

MURRETTE "THE THEATRE BEAUTIFUL"

SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY

FTHE FEATURE IN CVEN fJrCTS ' THE !&SZte?&S0

-Last Times Today-

Billy Burke in "GOOD GRACIOUS ANNABELLE" Maybelle Phillips

In 8ongs and Stories

Adults 20c

This Girl Is a Treat Children 10c

New York Times : A graphic illustration of the injustice and cruel irony in society's immemorial attitude toward the woman with the child born out of wedlock.

A story of a lovely woman who stoops to

folly

The tale of a girl who was wronged, and wanted to be right. She loved pleasure and sought it where she could find it at the dance hall. A thriller of city life with a woman as the victim "Wild Oats" and "Closet Skeletons" with bold frankness. From the play produced by A. H. Woods which caused such a sesation in New York. The most talked of picture in the country today.

Note: Owing to the immense rental price of "Common Clay" the prices will be adults 25c, children 15c