Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 36, 21 December 1920 — Page 7

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ENGLAND IN CRITICAL POSITION, SAYS HEAD OF COTTON INDUSTRY

(By Associated Press.) LONDON, Dec. 21. Sir Charles Macaxa, former president of the International Cotton Federation and of the English Federation of Master Cotton Spinners' Associations, is of the opinion that he world is "faced with disaster unless means be devised throughout I he world to bring about more wholehearted co-operation between employers and workers, with a view to reducing governmental and national extravagance and bringing -down the cost of production by united effort." At present, Sir Charles sees no prospect of a real reduction in the cost of living and he thinks that the United Kingdom is today in as critical a position as at, the outbreak of the war; largely due, he says, to the curtailment of credit by banks, at the bidding of the government. Slump Means Disaster, "People are encouraged to believe that a slump in prices is due immediately," said Sir Charles to the correspondent, "but an artificially created flump would be nothing less than a disaster. Low prices are an illusion

so long as the world lacks goods and J

the cost of production remains on the present scale. "Making the so-called war profiteer disgorge may be a popular cry, but it must not be overlooked that the government who has adopted the excess profits duly are the real profiteers, end in a slump may be called upon to refund much of what they have collected. "Then again, wages are very high, working hours considerably shorter; running expenses heavier than ever before, and the cost of machinery 400 per cent above pre-war prices." Excess Profits Fails. The excess profits duty, Sir Charles pointed out, had as a consequence largely failed in its purpose. He continued: "If there is no change of policy, in

regard to the cotton industry, we shall

have again what happened in

SMART SUIT FOR MIDWINTER WEAR

The Theatres

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sented a fine net-work of difficult steps. "Oh What a Wonderful Time," was well rendered. ; Both girls in the act appeared -advantageously in becoming costumes. Thomas received a big hand for his neat foot work In. intricate dancing stunts. They were very well appreciated. . One of the finest balancing trick acts was offered by Kate and Wiley, broth-

MURRAY . As a whirlwind horseman and a man who rides into a tense scene at the proper time. Buck Jones, the popular Fox star, Is one of the most thrilling

figures on the screen. He does somej

lively work in "Sunset Sprague,"

which was shown for the first time

! Monday at the Murray theatre work

) which more than once causes the spec

tators to gasp in astonishment. The story of "Sunset Sprague" had some work cut out for Jones. It required a superb horseman a man with nerve and a man who never gives up in a fight, even though wounded to make, the picture convincing. But Jones sails through It in the fine fashion, aided by Miss Patsey De Forest who is both clever and plucky. Henry J. Hebert makes a good villain, as usual, and Edwin Booth Tilton and Noble Johnson contribute some fine character work.' Buck Jones, it is perhaps needless

to say, made a big hit with yesterday's audiences. MURRETTE

Wesley Barry, the boy actor, is what

This suit of henna veldyne, with its attractive collar of Australian opossum and its braiding in self color, is a wise choice for the woman who desires a suit for all occasions. The coat is made on rather straight bor. lines with flare cuffs on the sleeves. The r'drt is plain.

somewhat inclined to be pugnacious.

which is rather fortunate for him, because if he hadn't lost his temper once

he mieht never have found his

into the films. Director Marshall Neilan "discovered" Wesley while fighting with several boys on the

streets in Los Angeles. For once,

cided to produce a drama of the Old South, . the books of many authors were read and discussed. Then some one read "The Kentucky Colonel," and it was submitted to William A. Selter, the director. A consultation was called, and the upshot of It was that the

Opie Read novel was unanimously ac-l cepted, because, from the rank and file J

of all the novels of the south that were under discusseion, "The Kentucky Colonel was found to have more of the real genuine atmosphere of the Old

Sotuh than any two or three of the others put together. For sheer beauty and charm, for true characterization and an interest-holding plot, "The Kentucky Colonel" beat them all. Murray Vaudeville Four acts which are big, because of their quality, greet the vaudeville fan the first half of this week, at the Murray theatre. Each act is a good act

of its kind, and several stand-out with talent. Week after week it is becoming more difficult to chose the real headliner of the bill. Evidently the greatest hit was made by Skipper. Kennedy and Reeves, a comedy and singing act, in which three talented boys put 'er across in fine style. From the moment the blackfaced comedian alights some-

forcibly on the center of the

er and sister.. Many difficult and hazardous balancing maneuvers are performed, and elegance and grace with which they go through the act is commendable. Clad in athletic costumes of pure white ,the couple made a statuesque appearance in the best of their poses. Arthur and Lydia Wilson, on first, have the distinction of offering the

best singing and light comedy act that has held the first act at the Murray for many bills. ''With Your Doggone Dangerous Eyes," was song with pleasing effect. "Down the Trail to Home Sweet Home," was another of their well rendered songs. The girl wore several fancy costumes. Steps were good. Buck Jones In "Sunset Sprague," completed the bill. MARV.

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i stage, until the final encore, the auI dience is amusingly entertained. Adding much to the act is a professor of

way j astrology; sassy ana dignitiea. Hap

pily, a medium is found in the third member of the trio; he proves a real settler of difficulties between the fem

ininely inclined professor and the oc-

however, the scrappy Barry has things! casionally enraged black man. A fea

coming his way in "Dinty," the picture

ture of the act was the splendid blend-

in whirh he is starred and in which he i ins of voices. They excelled in "If

will be seen at the Murrette theatre j They Don't Want the Irish in Ireland," bezinnins Wednesday. In this ve-i"I Got a Bimbo Down on the Bambo

isle," ana "uooanigni." sseverai encore numbers were sung. Thomas and Frederick sisters pre-

Indianapolis Newspaper Man Succumbs Monday INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 21 Aden G.

Wiman in White " When the, Na-

1915: (Wiley, 36 years old, city editor of the tlonal Film Corporation of America de-

hicle Wes has the part, of a fighting San Francisco newsboy and is given the opportunity to put up the best scrap of his young life. RICHMOND "The Kentucky Colonel," the Hodkinson release which opens at the Richmond Theatre Wednesday is a picturization of Opie Read's "best seller" of the same name. Opie Read has been read for the past three generations and has written many highly popular

novels, the biggest of which have been i

"The Kentucky Colonel" and "The

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tli? growers turning to crops that will j Indianapolis Star, died Monday after a

pay, witn a consequent great aavance tir,c

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year fell to lour pwnee per pound and in course of 1 im rose as high as 45 pence, increasing Ihe price of the cotton crop of the world by 1,000,000,000." Sir Charles regretted the failure of the governments to enlist the services of the experts of the International Cotton Federation and the International Instil ule of Agriculture.

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raid, "and the world's most urgent j Cancel NW Year S iGTllCS

Death was caused by a

! physical breakdown, followed by penu-imonia.

Mr. Wiley was born in Kansas, 111. He began his newspaper work in Terre Haute. After several years in

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New York tvenmg world, but uier returned to Indianapolis. He was unmarried.

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work, the provision of food and cloth

ing cannot proceed except by interrational co-operation, and it were well if the United States would take the Initiative with this object in view. The present crisis cannot be solved by the oratory of the professional ;-oliticians at Geneva, but by a gradual reduction in national expenditures and by cheapening the cost of production. If the League of Nations had commenced by making use of the machinery of the organizations referred o whose very existence proves the practicability of the nations working in friendly co-operation, much precious time wouid have been saved. The situation is one of extreme urgency."

After Liquor Law Ruling (By Associated Press) CLEVELAND, 'O., Dec. 21. Convivial persons who hoped to welcome 1921 on Jan. 1, in Cleveland's hotels, restaurants and grills with libations of hard liquor are going around mourning these days. Federal Prohibition Agent Fred C. Counts is the cause of the despair. "It is legal to drink in your home

and to serve drinks to your bona fide j guests," Counts said, "but it is illegal; to drink in a hotel or lubor to trans-' port drinks through the street, to be! consumed in any public place. That's the law as I will enforce it."

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AND WONDERFUL CAST in

"Half A Chance"

A drama with the sweep of Niagara and the heart tug of a mother's tears.

3 Days, Starting Tomorrow

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Richmond Theatre

'The U. P. Trail"

ANNIVERSARY WEEK LAST TIMES TODAY

ZANE GREY'S i

GREAT NOVEL

A wonder film of the pioneer days of the West. Don't miss this big program. Everyone claims "It's great." HAROLD LLOYD in "HIGH AND DIZZY" The best comedy It's a scream Laugh till it hurts STARTING TOMORROW BIG FIRST-RUN PICTURE "THE KENTUCKY COLONEL" A story of the South in the days of yore, featuring Joseph Dowling AU-star cast. The man who played the Patriarch in "The Miracle Man."

MURRAY Vaudeville BETTER COME EARLY Pipe Organ Concert Orchestra

Today and Wednesday Skipper, Kennedy and Reeves Harmony singing comedians in "COLLEGE CAMPUS CAPERS" Great comedy act with a real blackface comedian. Songs and laughs. THOMAS AND FREDERICK SISTERS

i "A PAPRIKA OF SONG AND

DANCE" by a clever young man and two beautiful girls with elaborate changes of wardrobe. ARTHUR AND LYDIA WILSON In "JUST KISSES" Refined singing and dancing coated with comedy.

KATE AND WILEY A Harmony of Strength, Grace and Dexterity.

BUCK JONES in "Sunset Sprague"

A five-reel Fox feature of the Western hills where courage, a quick eye and a Bteady hand win a bride. Coming Thursday and Xmas Hearts and Flowers, a miniature musical comedy; Bottomley Troupe, sensational acrobats, Jordan and Tyler; two colored artists; Lillian Devere. FOUR SHOWS XMAS AND NEW YEARS

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TODAY ENID BENNETT In a Special Paramount Production "Partners Three" A Cracker Jack Western Story from the famous novel. With it RUTH ROLAND in "Ruth of the Rockies" And a Good Comedy

WEDNESDAY Douglas Fairbanks

Murrette "Where the Stars Twinkle First" LAST TIMES TODAY TOM MIX in 'The Texan'

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LAST TIMES TODAY

"Behold My Wife" From the world-famed novel, Sir Gilbert Parkers' "The Translation of a Savage" Cast includes Elliott Dexter, Milton Sills and Mabel Julienne Scott

Winter Storage for all makes of Batteries WATSON & MOORE

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A nice selection of excellent Xmas Gifts now ready.

The most thrilling feats Mix ever performed Thrills, comedy, romance a3 only the Southwest can furnish. ADDED FEATURE The Educational Comedy "DON'T BLAME THE STORK" Fun galore don't miss it. Tade Dolan's Entertainers lone Booth, Soprano Offer music original v. ADMISSION Adults, 40c Children, 25c Bargain Matinees Adults, 25c Children, 15c. COMING TOMORROW

The freckle-faced kid of the movies A great attraction. Added Feature BOB VERNON in "7 BALD PATES"

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