Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 45, Number 215, 19 July 1920 — Page 7

THE RICHMOND PALIADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND. IND MONDAY, JULY 19, 1920.

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SEEK TO INVALIDATE W. VA. LAW TO PREVENT SALE OF GAS TO OHIO

Consumers of natural gas here will be interested in the injunction suits brought by the states of Ohio and Pennsylvania against the State of West Virginia to nullify the soalled "Steptoe law" were resumed before the Ohio supreme court in Columbus today. The litigation grows out of a West Virginia statute under which that state conferred upon its public service commiseion the power to prevent the sale of gas to foreign corporations until the domestic demand has been satisfied. The states of Ohio and Pennsylvania are seeking to have the law set aside by the supreme court of the United States on their contention that it interferes with interstate commerce and would violate a multitude of contracts under which there have been spent more than $100,000,000 for the purpose of developing, transporting and delivering West Virginia gas to Ohio and Pennsylvania consumers. From the day the bill was passed by the legislature of West Virginia Attorney-General Price, of Ohio, and William L. Schaeffer, Attorney-General of Pennsylvania, have questioned the constitutionality of the act. They obtained an order from the United State3 supreme court restraining ttie state of West Virginia from putting the bill into effect pending the proceeding to determine its validity.

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EXHUME AMERICANS WASHINGTON, July 19 The Belgian Foreign Office has informed the American embassy at Brussels that the Belgian government has consented to the exhumation of the bodies of American soldiers buried in Belgium. The exhumation is to begin not earlier than Oct. 1. 1920. Some of the bodies will be returned to the United States, while the others will be placed in the permanent cemeteries in France.

WASHINGTON. Eugene O'Brien's new starring vehicle for Selznlck Pictures is "The Figurehead," by John Lynch, which comes to the Washington theatre Monday and Tuesday. It is a tale of love and political intrigue, which gives

O'Brien an opportunity to appear in an i entirely new role as a "silk-stocking !

Willie," who is put up by a secret j

combination of apparently rival bosses as a candidate for Mayor who will be easily beaten by the "machine" nominee. The young aristocrat has really accepted the nomination only as an amusement, but, fired by a transforming love, he puts up a great fight and throws fear into the hearts of the bosses, who try all sort3 of strategy to get him to withdraw. Finally, they try to "frame" him and involve him in a manufactured scandal, and It is then that he shows the great qualities which heretofore were latent in him. Robert Ellis directed "The Figurehead," which includes some of the most pretentious settings and colorful mob scenes ever planned in motion pictures. WASHINGTON Eugene O'Brien, popular screen idol, is a political candidate in the new Selznlck Picture, "The Figurehead," which began a three days' showing at

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the Washington Theatre yesterday. He sets an example for all political campaigners in the manner he invades the enemy's territory, fights the "hard liquor" boys, and beats the veterans at their own game. There is romance aplenty mixed with it, and battles royal fit to warm the hearts of all who like to see a good fight or a frolic. The producers have provided many elaborate pettings, mob scenes and an excellent f upportiner cast including Anna Q. Nilsson, Ora Carewe. Edwin Stevens, Joseph Girard, Frances Park and Kate Price. MURRAY. What is rescribed as a powerful play, "White Lies," presented by William Fox and starring Gladys Brockwell, the "Modjeska of the screen," will open at the Murray theatre the first half of the week. The story is based on the novel by Charles Reade. Piccturing the keen suffering and sacrifice which follow deceit and lies, it is said that this is the strongest production in which Miss Brockwell has Btarred. The cast includes William Scott, Joseahlne Crowell. Evans Kirk, Violet Schram, Charles K. French, Howard Scott and Lule Warrenton. Charles

Wilson Is the author of the scenario, and Edward J. Le Saint directed the production. MURRETTE. A cast of exceptional strength is eeen in "A Splendid Hazard," which will be the feature attraction at tho Murrette theatre on Monday and Tuesday. No less than seven players who have achieved screen stardom, make their appearance in the production. Heading the cast is Henry B. Walthall, one of the screen's most popular character actors; Rosemary Theby. erstwhile star of serial thrillers and dramatic features; Norman Kerry, who has played opposite many of the screen's foremost stars ; Anna Forrest, who has been featured in a number of special productions; Thomas Jefferson, well known for his character portrayal; Philo McCullough, and Joseph Dowllng, whose "Miracle Man" is still vivid in the minds of all, are other characters. "A Splendid Hazard" is adapted from the widely read noved of that name by Harold McGrath. It is an Allan Dwanproduction, presented by the Mayflower Photoplay corporation through the First National Exhibitor's Circuit.

Wilmer Club Impromptu Host For Wedding Dayton Couple When Miss Lena Ethel Llnkhorn and Bruce Wall, of Dayton, bought a marriage license Saturday at the clerks office, they inquired for a V. W. C. A., where they might have a wedding. As there is no Y. W. in Richmond they were recommended to the Wilmer club, Twelfth and North B streets. Fifteen girls who live at the Wilmer club welcomed the strangers and set about preparations for a wedding. As a result the young couple walked to on improvised altar to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss Mabel Woodard. Preceeding the ceremony, Miss Maude Crubaugh sang a program of bridal airs. The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Shelby Lee, pastor of the First Baptist church. The bride wore an attractive frock of navy blue georgette and a picture hat to match with a corsage of daisies and pink rosebuds. Mr. and Mrs. Wall left immediately after the ceremony for their residence in Dayton.

Women s Party Counts Tennessee as 36th State WASHINGTON, July 19. Assurances of support by Gov. Cox of the ratification campaign in Tennessee and results of the poll now being taken of the legislature has increased the confidence of suffragists that the thirty-sixth state will be won within the next few weeks. The poll of the legislature now being taken by the national Woman's party shows up to date the following situation: Senate Membership, 33; necessary majority, 17; pledged, 11; non-committal, 3; opposed, 1; leaving six to get and 18 still unheard from. House Membership, 99; necessary majority, 50; pledged, 34; non-committal. 3; opposed, 3; leaving 16 to get and 59 still unheard from.

" The majority of those opposed or non-committal, it is explained, are not antis. but are only doubtful as to the legality of action by the present legislature on the question.

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Three New Keith Acts and Feature Photoplay Today, Tuesday and Wednesday Only (5) OLGA'S LEOPARDS (5) Positively the greatest wild animal act in vaudeville! Five full-grown Leopards, namely: "Sappho", "Sassy", "Tiny", "Queenie" and "Kelly", to whom Princess Olga feeds raw meat, and puts through a routine of tricks In a steel cage, entirely unprotected, considered all the more wonderful when the leopard is conceded the most treacherous of the feline family. Great Act!

CREAMER, BARTON and SPARLING Three Clever Boys in a Comedy Singing Act, coming here direct from Keith's, Indianapolis. GLADYS BROCKWELL In "WHITE LIES", a drama of the sacrifice and suffering a white lie caused. Five-reel Fox production.

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RICHMOND THEATRE Coolest Theatre In Town TODAY WM. FARNUM in "Les Miserable" Impersonating the famous character of Jean Valjean In Victor Hugo's masterpiece. Also a rollicking comedy

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'The Rack' A story of a girl who made one false step and nailed to the cross of public opinion.

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"The Figurehead" Just as a joke they ran him for mayor. But sometimes one can carry a joke too far. So he took it seriously and got away with it. Admission Matinee, 10c and 20c - Night, 15c and 30c War Tax Included

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TODAY AND TOMORROW Return of the Big Favorite HENRY B. WALTHALL in the Allan Dwan Production "A Splendid Hazard "

SHE DROPPED A NOTE He called at her home, was swung into a mystery that made him defy man, woman and the devil A great story of a man who took a sporting chance, but he lost what he never had thought would enter the danger DID HE GAIN OR LOSE? See Henry B. Walttal in this, great production by Allen Dwan. And a Sunshine Comedy De Luxe "Girls and Gun Powder"

ADMISSION Evening: Adults, 25c; Children, 11c. Bargain Matinee: Adults, 25c