Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 44, Number 303, 4 October 1919 — Page 2

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, SATURDAY, OCT. 4, 1919.

TNEXT WEEK AT THE HEATER

WASHINGTON It Is doubtful if any motion picture was ever awaited with as much interest and anticipation in Richmond as Douglas Fairbanks' new picture, "His Majesty, the American," which which will b the attraction at the Washington theatre beginning Sunday. Something more than mere interest in a motion picture lies tack of this anticipation,,, for "His Majesty, the American," is Douglas Fairbanks' first independent production and marks the first release of United Artists Corporation, the so-called "Big Four." This association was formed by Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin. Doug las Fairbanks and D. W. Griffith. These artists, conceded throughout the world to be the screen's foremost producers, after having released their

various distributing companies decided to release their own pictures direct to the theatres of the country. They will make fewer pictures than they have made before, and this in Itself will be an advantage. Heretofore they have been obliged to turn out a certain number of productions within a given period and consequently have not always had the time to perfect their work. The first picture made under these

ideal conditions is "His Majesty, thu

a whirlwind of fun and ends with pathos as Mr. Sullivan recites a realistic race track story which is a gem. The entire offering is a splendid moral that will be appreciated. Also on the bill will be Armstrong and Downey in "A Dazzling, Luminous, Novelty Surprise." This talented duo open with a routine of songs and dances, and then for good measure the-street curtain ascends and just to show their versatility they present a trick bicycle riding act replete with daring and comedy tricks. The feature or headline act has not been booked, but the booking office apprised the management they were endeavoring to secure a big act from Keith's, Cincinnati. This announcement will be made later. A great bill is booked to open Thursday when John Clark and company, in

pictures for a number of years through 1 their comedy skit "Wanted A Waiter"

will headline the bill. The scene of

this act is laid in a restaurant and the comedy which is introduced is said to be ludicrous in the extreme. Somi idea of its worth may be known when they come to the Murray direct from Keith's theatre, Columbus, O. Another interesting feature will be Janis and West, two young men who call their act "Dancing Eccentricities." The Equillo Brothers "Modern Exponents of Sensational Equilibrium" are also on the bill, which from all advance reports promises to be one of unusual

American." The management of the

Washington theatre feels great pridy i merit. in having secured this production for Its city. The Washington theatre has Several talented juvenile actors take always endeavored to choose its at- Part in "The Heart of Youth," the new tractions with discrimination and re j Paramount picture starring Lila Lee, eardless cf expense. In the case o? which is coming to the Murray thea"His Majesty, the American," know- tre today. It is essentially a screen ing what a Douglas Fairbanks film I romance of young folks and the counwill be when the inimitable "Doug" jtryside. and the action is spirited and ran nut hia heat intn ir ihA ihntro ! entertaining throughout. Beu'.ah Ma-

management feels and justly so, thai it will offer its patrons beginning Sunday what should prove to be the very height of screen entertainment. All Zaman, "the scourge of the desert," had been a white man, once, but the iron of cynicism had entered his soul. As Captain Rand, of the foreign leHon, he had been dismissed in disgrace, though innocent. The man he knew was guilty had saved his life, but was a moral coward and let him bear the stigma. In his tent on the desert "All" floated on the beauty of Ethel Lambert, as she shrank in terror from his embrace. Her arms and shoulders were bare, her hair dishevelled, and her breath came tumultucusly in mingled fear and anger. Suddenly her eye gleamed with a new horror, as slit pointed to his bare chest. "And you you are white!" All the scorn and contempt of a r.oble woman of his own race were in those words. They had struck home. Yes, he had been "white" once, but he had given up his birthright. And it was all a hideous injustice! "I hate my race, and all connected with it!" he snarled, and, turning, walked from the tent. But "The White Man's Burden " the heritage of ages chivalry, asserted itself. He re-entered the tent, with

almost reverent respect covered the shoulders of the woman with her cloak I and gave her her freedom. This is the climax of a tensely dra-

niatic scene in H. B. Warner'3 production, "The Man Who Turned White," nhlch will be shown at the Washington thea'ro next Thursday, Friday and Saturday. MURRAY

Opening Monday matinee at the Murray for the first half will be Sul-

livan and Myers, a talented youth and i pretty girl who will offer an attractive skit based on a country girl's yearning for the big city which they bill as "How It Happened." A pretty scene showing the exterior of a railroad station gives color to the events that follow. A country girl who has read up on life in the big city, tired of her humdrum existence in a sma1! town, decides to go to the city and see for herself. The act begins with

vie Dix. ;. well known screen artist, is the authoress. Appearing in an important role is fifteen-year-old Lewis Sargent, who has already made a name for himself as the hero of "Huckleberry Finn" a new ParamountArtcraft picture. Cameron Coffey, also cast in a child part, is an excellent swimmer as well as actor anil performs some notable aquatic feats during the course of the action.

t Hyland enacts the part of a gypsy girl 1 attached to the fortune telling end of a I down-and-out circus, who later bei comes a society debutante.

MURRETTE. Poverty is often the artist's sole reward. No one is more positively convinced of this than the artist's wife, who bears most of the burdens of penury on her own shoulders. Theda Bara in "La Belle Russe," plays the part of one of these heroic women, who strives to make her husband happy despite the slender revenue which daily grows more slender.

Secretly she gives dancing lessons and j

with her earnings buys her husband's pictures which no one else will buy. But Mls3 Bara also portrays the character of this wife's twin sister, a notorious woman. And it is the tremendous contrast that gives the star a remarkable opportunity for fine work. , "La Belle Russe," which will be thown Monday for the first time here at the Murrette Theatre, is a stirring photoplay, adapted for the screen by Charles J. Brabin from one of David Belasco's most famous successes. It takes the audience into the hands of the English aristocracy, and the big climax of the story occurs in an ancient castle. Marguerite Clarlc, known as "the sweetest girl in motion pictures," has scored another decisive hit in her new Paramount photoplay, "Let's Elope," which will be presented at the Murrette theatre next week. Miss Clark has a charming role in this picture, and her gowns are remarkable creations. The picture has been sumptuously produced while the supporting players are of the best. The picture i3 warmly commended by all who see it. "The Winning Stroke," starring George Walsh, hero of many thrilling Fox photoplays, is coming to the Murrette Theatre today and Sunday. It is a Yale story, filmed partly, it is announced on the Yale campus, and presenting some wonderful photography of the Yale Harvard boat race one of the greatest events of college athletics. The story is one of intrigue love and college pranks and in the hands of George Walsh should give us something worth seeing.

cited the matter of the new greenbouse at the Glen, built after the old one burned down several years ago. The contract for the new greenhousa was made before its submission to council by the board of works, he alleged. The purchase of the gravel bank, north of the city, through the board, after, it was alleged, all the gravel had been removed by the previous owner, which sold it to the city for

NICHOLSON NAMED QUAKER CANDIDATE FOR RHODES HONOR

Ralph Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Nicholson. South Eighth street,

more than he paid for it, came in for j and Eugene Raiford, of Virginia, both

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Madaline Traverse's latest picture, "The Splendid Sin," also said to be her greatest will be seen the first half of next week at the Murray theatre. Miss Traverse, in this William Fox production, enacts the role of an English noblewoman, who, through the highest motives, is led into telling and acting a tremendous lie which almosc wrecks her happiness, but which in the end, advance reports show, works good to all concerned. The play promises to be a strong attraction. Peggy Hyland's new photoplay, "The Mcrry-Go-Round," which will be shown at the Murray theatre beginning next Thursday, is said to be a love romance abounding in rapid action, developed in most picturesque settings. The story is by Richard Washburn Child and the leading role i3 reported to fit the popular star like a glove. Miss

MASS-MEETING ASKS MAYOR'S DISMISSAL, BOARD'S ABOLITION

At a mass meeting, held under' the auspices of the Central Labor Council, in the high school auditorium Friday night, a resolution was passed asking the impeachment of Mayor Zimmerman, the abolition of the present board of works, and the re-lnstatement of Jack Coyle, discharged fireman About 75 persons attended. The session was opened by Vera Pentecost, president of the labor council. "We do not want the board of works abolished; what we want is a change in the personnel of the present board," said Lucius Harrison. In charging slipshod methods, he

discussion, as did the construction of

the dam for the use of the city light plant, which cost more than originally Intended, according to Harrison. Contracts Are Reviewed. Harrison reviewed the letting a number of contracts in which he eaid the contract price exceeded the engineer's estimates. He 6aid the board of works did not devote all its time to the city's business and for that reason was drawing too much money in salaries. It was agreed to meet at Ninth and Main streets Monday at 6:45 o'clock to proceed in a body to the council chamber. The resolution which will be presented to the council attacks Mayor Zimmerman for alleged dictatorial methods in administering the city's affairs, and says he does not measure

up to the standard of what is to be expected of a mayor of a city of the

size of Richmond.

! Masonic Calendar

Monday, Oct. 6 Richmond Commandery. No. 8, K. T. Stated conclave. Tuesday, Oct. 7 Richmond Lodge No. 196, F. and A. M. Stated meeting. N. T. Haas. W. M. Wednesday, Oct. 8 Webb Lodge

No. 24, F. and A. M. Annual Past Master's night. Work in the Master Mason degree, beginning at 7 o'clock. Clarence W. Foreman. W. M. Friday, Oct. 10 King Solomon's Chapter No. 4, R. A. M. Stated Convocation.

In India the presnt average length of life is 23.5 years.

memDers or me Class or 1320. were

selected as Earlham faculty of the college Friday evening. The scholarship entails a three year course at the University of Oxford.

Oxford, England, the suchcessful candidate to take up residence at the university, October, 1920. j Candidates are not requared to take ! examinations but to write an essav

I on a topic of national interest. Recommendations must be obtained from four persons, All papers must be for-1 warded to the state secretary at Wa- j jlash College, Crawfordsville, Sunday; i and will be examined by the state com-1 i mi t tee. On 'October 30, all candidates that ' j have been selected from each college ! i in Indiana will attend a luncheon at i the University club in Indianapolis, at i

i wnicn time each one will be personal- ! ly interviewed. S A delegate from Indiana Is selected i every two years. Earlham has been

It alleges that business contracts successful in twice getting the scholar

have been loosely let. The board of works is alleged to be a "tool" of Mayor Zimmerman, which obtains its pay for a few hours' work weekly. The re-instatement of John1 Coyle on the fire department, also is asked.

snip, me nrst one being given to George Hamilton and another in 1917

to Clyde Little, who is entering Ox lord this year.

Concert Course Announced by Earlham Music Leader

Arrangements have been made by j Prof. Samuel B. Garton, of the Earlbam College Conservatory of Music, i to bring to the college for the besefit ! of the college students and citizens of ; Richmond, a music course consisting '

of three concerts. The Imperial Male Quartet, considered one of the beet in the country and whose recreations are well known will appear at the college on Friday evening, Nov. 21. Madame Elsa Harthan-Arendt, dramatic soprano, and Clarence Aidam, American pianist will appear in a joint recital on Friday evening, Jan. 16. Both are well known artists and will make their first appearance here. The Zoellner String quartet, composed of Mr. Zoellner, celloist, his two sons one playing a violin and the otherthe viola, and Miss Zoellner who plays second violin, will appear in a recital on Friday evening, March 24. Tickets for the course will go on sale Monday at the postofflce at the college and at the Fulghums Murric shop, Tenth and Main streets, and will include those who buy a ticket for the home concert of the college Glee club on May 14. Seat reservations for the first concert will open at the Music shop and at the college on Nov." 14.

The Roman soldiers, who built such wonderful roads and carried a weight j of armor and luggage that would crush ; the average farm hand, lived on coarse ! brown bread and sour wine. i

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