Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 249, 1 August 1919 — Page 7

PAGE SEVEN BRINGING UP FATHER By McManus Congressman Should Sell Wheat At Market Price (By Associated Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 1. Reresentatlve Fitzgerald, Democrat, of Massachusetts introduced resolution today declaring it the sense of the bouse that the United States sell this year's crop at market prices making up the difference out of the billion dollar wheat guarantee surplus fund. The resolution said any market reaction would mean cheaper flour and a drop in other commodities thus making possible the beginning of a movement to reduce the cost of living.

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RATE INCREASE TO HAMPER ROAD BUILDING, CLAIM Advance in Freight Rates on Sand and Gravel to Affect Improvements. INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Aug. 1. Pro

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iu io la percent., wnicn, 11 auuionzea will virtually put a stop, they declare to road improvements, already under contract and buildings of fireproof type built of concrete. While the advance has not been fix ed, yet an exchange of telegrams be tween E. Guy Sutton, executive secretary of the Nalonal Association of Sand and Gravel Producers, and Ed ward Chambers, director of the division of traffic, United States railroad administration, in which Mr. Cham bers says "the matter is surrounded with many contingencies," leads sand and gravel men to believe the increase Is contemplated. Mr. Sutton, who has his offices in In. dianapolis, declared yesterday that he had heard indirectly that such an increase was contemplated and that when Information from a semi-official source reached him yesterday that the increase was looked for, he wired Mr. Chambers at once. His telegram follows: Situation Is Uncertain "Persistent rumors coming from semi-official sources are current to the effect that a general advance in freight rates applying on all commodities, including sand and gravel, will be authorized by the railroad administration within the next few weeks. Will you kindly advise whether there is any substantial foundation for this report or may we continue to rely upon assurances which you gave me last March that no general advance in sand and gravel rates would be made this year? A prompt reply will be appre ciated, since both producers and contractors are considerably disturbed beranq of the renort." XTf rhamhoro ancvfiwH sin fnllftWK! "No one can give any advice at this time as to the advance you mention. Matter indefinite and surrounded by many contingencies.' The increased rate will mean an advance from 60 cents a ton, the lowest rate now in effect, to 70 or 75 cents a ton, Mr. Sutton estimates that the Increased cost to contractors on road work will amount approximately to $500 a mile, which it is said is approximately the profit to be expected from road work. The Theatres WASHINGTON. Clara Kimball Young and her own company will present her latest Select picture, "The Better Wife,' at the Washington theatre today and tomorrow, as the top-liner of a bill that promises . unusual attraction for the screen patrons of the city. "The Better Wife" is taken from Lenore Coffee's recent novel, "The Love Quest" Miss Young is seen in the role of Charmain Page, who is visiting with her friends, the Kingdons, at their English country estate. One afternoon Chaxmam sees two lovers in a distant field, and the next afternoon at a tea given in her honor, she learns that the woman was Lady Beverly, wife of Sir Richard, and mother of Little Dick. Charmain is introduced to Lady Beverly. She also meets the

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the Compte falls in love with Charmian, but 6he discourages his attentions. That same afternoon Lady Beverly Is killed in a motor accident and little Dick is seriously injured. During the next few days while Charmian is helping to nurse the little IOC

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boy she becomes friendly with Sir Richard, but at the end of a week she leaves England and goes to the Riviera to meet her father. While she is there she learns that an expensive surgical operation is necessary to restore Little Dick to health, and as Sir Richard is unable to bear the expense, Charmian urges her father to finance it in "the interest of science." Sir Richard falls in love with Charmian, and 6he makes no secret of her love for him, but the memory of his former wife keeps the baronet from speaking. It is not until later that he learns the truth about the first Lady Beverly, and then he is confronted with the problem of deciding who would make the better wife. It is an interesting story and one of the best Miss Young has ever done. Thousands of people recently won dered where Louise Huff had gotten to. Thousands of questions were sent to the different query editors of pa pers asking that question. All they could say in return, "From the best advice, we have learned that she has retired from the screen for a short while and do not know what her future work will be. At the Washington theatre next Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the question will be answered, for Miss Huff has emerged from her retirement and she Is again seen In a Paramount picture, this time as the co-star with Ernest Truex, in a remarkable Emerson-Loos production, "Oh, You Worn-, en!" MURRETTE When Dorothy Gish created her famous part of "The Little Disturber" in "Hearts of the World," she set the younger feminine set of the nation to doing two separate and distinct things. One was to walk like "The Little Disturber." Soon after the large city showings of the picture you could see hundreds of girls on the streets imitating the funny little swagger walk that Doro thy did in the picture. The other thing was to reset the millinery styles for the year. If you remember correctly you saw girls everywhere in the United States wearing "tams" with jaunty side sweep. Millinery shops all over the country made them and sold them by the hundreds. ID

So, when "Boots," which is Miss Dorothy's next Paramount picture, comes to the Murrette theatre today

ana Saturday, the girls of Richmond will have still another item to add to their wardrobes. It is a new and still jauntier "tarn" with bells on it. Description is too vague to convey the idea, but it is safe to say the girls will get the idea. MURRAY Much to his regret, Charles Murray, loaned by courtesy of Mack Sene'ett to play a character role in "Puppy Love," with Lila Lee, the Paramount t-tar, which will be shown at the Murray theatre today, was obliged to pack his kit bag and return to the Sennett studio when that picture was completed. Not that Charlie didn't like his familiar quarters, but he did welcome the plunge into the "legit" as he calls it. The famous Irish comedian is full of the wonder of the Lasky plant and never tires of telling others about the great times he had while working there. Incidentally, Murray's work In the picture lends much clever comedy to this Lila Lee story. He has the role of the hod-carrying dad of Miss Lee, and his antics in the fashionable home of the wealthy lady who is hi3 nextdoor neighbor axe said to be ludicrous in the extreme. He gets in wrong at c OS Today and

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A wild ride through the dark a car skidded and crashed to the roadside. One soul went to the great beyond, but it made room for one that proved to be the better. Also HAROLD LLOYD in his Latest Comedy "SPRING FEVER" Topics of the Day and the Chester Outing MUSIC BY BOYANS AND ROBINSON

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday The comedy Sensation "OH, YOU WOMEN

the start by asking the hostess if the assembled guests are all her boarders and has some trouble squaring him

self. Lila Lee has a dainty, youthful role and the element of young love is the basis of a plot that is full of charm and sentiment R. William Neill directed. A ne cast supports the star. Harold Goodwin being the leading man. Three Big Acts On Bill At Murray Theatre Three clever acts any of which would headline a "big time" winter vaudeville bill, are showing at the Murray theater the last half of this week. "Three Charming Girls," who are really charming, and can 6ing as well, present a delightful act. Each girl has a trained, pleasing voice, and they are all good to look at Their musical repertoire appeals to lovers of tlie oldtime songs, and to those who care for the modern jazz effect There is a very pretty setting for the act. William M. Shewmaker, a state supervisor of the Moose order, and an oldtime vaudeville actor, puts on an act of songs and monologue that goes over big with the audience. A youthful auditor, with a blue ribbon in her hair, helped put the punch in the act Thursday night. Shewmaker has several claims for greatness. He travelled with the Great Herman, the celebrated Magician, he was once the checker champion of Indiana, and he composes his own songs. The Thomas Trip, a group of "rube" acrobats, have a clever act that is very popular. Lila Lee in "Puppy Love" is the screen attraction. Tonight is Moose Night at the Murray, and all members of the order are requested to be at the theater for the first show, which starts at 7 o'clock. Baptist Church Enjoys Most Prosperous Year The past year has been the most prosperous one for the First Baptist church since 1913-1914, according to a report of a special committee of the church submitted at a meeting of the official board Thursday evening. Over $2,000 has been expended, and $500 has been raised for missions. A gain of 42 has been made in the membership, which now totals 312. Five young people in the congregation were in college last year and 29 young men from the church and Sunday school were in the service. The church auditorium was redecorated, a new carpet was bought, and a new heating plant installed. A letter which will be read at the annual convention of the Flatrock Association of the Baptist church in Indiana, which convenes August 5-6 at Waldron, asks that the convention come to Richmond next year. A report of the affairs of the church will be given also at the annual meeting. ROYAL ASSENT GIVEN PACTS LONDON, Aug. 1. Royal assent was today given to the German peace treaty and to the Anglo-French treaty, which thus become law. 1CZDI J c Tomorrowall - star cast) -inBetter

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Miss Rose Rothenberg. Miss Rose Rothenberg is the first roman to be appointed a deputy assistant district attorney. She is a Rumanian by birth, but has lived in this country since she was seven. She asserts that her aim is not to convict but to administer justice. The women's court will be her principal care, although her duties in general will be varied. She is but "wentv-six years old. News of City Lodges A large initiation is being planned by the Moose Lodge for Sunday. August 10. The degree team from Indianapolis will be in charge of the work. The exact number of candidates is not known. Friday evening Moose night will be observed at the Murray theatre, by the local Moose lodge. The party Is in honor of Bill Shewmaker, who will be on the program at the theatre. When in need of a purgative, do not resort to violent cathartics, but take the gentle, natural laxative Bccchams Pills Larcact Sal of Any Medicin. in the WorM Sold verrwhera. Io Boiu. 10c. 2S. 3 C CD II D D U?A KIM BALL YOUHfr: D THE BETTER WIEE ife"

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Mrs. Emma P. Chadwick of Seattle, was elected right worthy associate grand conductress of the general gravid chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at the triennial assembly in Seattle. Will W. Grow of St. Joseph, Mo., was elected right worthy associate grand patron and the other principal officers were advanced one step,

Mrs. Ellis Lines Chapin of Pine Mea dow. Conn., becoming most worthy grand matron, Washington, D. C, was selected as the meeting place in 1922 Indianapolis Elks are planning two events, the first of which is the seven teenth annual outing to Indianapolis orphans, white and colored, at Riverside park, on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The second is the stag picnic set for Wednesday, Aug. 13, at HiU Crest farm, south of the city. The outing of the orphans always is an important event with the Elks. This year they have arranged for an early morning show at the Circle Theatre, the 352 orphans having been invited there by S. Barret McCormick, manager, who is an Elk. After the show they will board street cars again and go to Riverside park, for a day of fun- They will be entertained by various amusement companies with rides on everything ridable. At noon they will have a picnic dinner. A program of athletic sports has been arranged for by Leonard M. Quill, chairman of the orphans' day committee. The Elks have gone on with their membership campaign throughout the hot months, and success of the compaign being announced. NAVY REDUCTION PROTESTED BOSTON, Aug. 1. Work in all departments at the navy yard here was suspended while the mechanics joined In a parade and mass meeting in protest against the announcement that the working force of 8,000 must be reduced by at least 1,500 during the next month to meet with the reduction in naval appropriations made by con gress. FRECKLES Dont Hide Them with a Veil; Remove Them With Othine Double Strength. This preparation for the removal of freckles is usually so successful In removing freckles and giving a clear, beautiful complexion that It is sold under guarantee to refund the money if it fails. Don't hide your freckles under a veil; get an ounce of Othine and remove them. Even the first few applications should show a wonderful improvement, some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely. Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength Othine; it is this that is sold on the money-back guarantee. -Adv.

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