Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 38, 23 December 1920 — Page 3

AUTOMOBILE LICENSE DELIVERY TO BEGIN AT CAPITAL TODAY

(Br AmorltUd Preu) INDIANAPOLIS. Ind., Dec. 23 Window delivery or the 1921 automobile v license plates was started ' today at the statehoose, but 12.000 irorth, ' ready for . shipment . throughout the state, were withheld irom the mails until next Sunday because of the rush of Christmas packages. H. D. Mc-Clel-land, in charge of tho license bureau

of the secretary of state's office, expected the total number of licenses to be issued for next year would reach

365,000, an Increase of more than 30,-

000 over 1920.

Governor-elect Warren T, McCray will receive license plate No. X, while

Governor James P. Goodrich gets No.

-v 100. Bert Boyd, of this city, has re

served No. 13. while Kin Hubbard, cre

ator of Abe Martin, lands No. 6. AH

of the first ten licenses, except that of the governor-elect and No. 5, that goes to Calvin Rteman, of Fort Wayne, go

to Indianapolis residents.

AH of the licenses will not reach the automobile owners by January 1. the date on which the law Imposes the obligation of having new, license

plates. However, the police generally overlook January violations of the

law, permitting the auto-owners to op

erate on the old year plates. Smaller Increase Expected.

Based on advices from automobile

dealer. Mr. McClelland says he does

not expect the increase in the number of cars in Indiana this -year to keep

Dace with that of the last few years,

when the annual average has been S0.000. For 1920, automobiles as shown

by the license plates numbered 300,-

225 passenger cars and 3Z.350 trucks

in Indiana.

Since the new auto license law be-

N came effective in Indiana in 1913, the

Pf increase of total number of automobiles as shown by the license bureau

follows:

Nineteen hundred nnd thirteen, 44,73S; 1914, 66,410; 1915, 96,615; 1916.

139.615; 1917, 192,195; 1918. 227,160;

1919. 277.255; 1920, 332,575.

The Theatres

tacky-Colon" to the woman whose

good name meant more to both than

all else, which, because It bad been

tampered with, put tho Colonel ana the General's wife in a bad light. In order to prevent this letter from becoming public property, the General

was forced by the villain wno ueia thn latter to nrevent the marriage of

his young daughter to the man of her

choice. -

"The Kentucky Colonel." & Hocuun-

son release, is presented by an all-star cast, headed by the famous Joseph J. Dowling, "The Miracle Man of the

Screen." Not since his tremendous success as the patriarch in "The Miracle Man" has this talented actor scored such an overwhelming success as that achieved by him in the title

role of the stirring drama of the "Blue Grass State." "The Kentucky Colonel" is now showing at the Richmond theatre.

Indiana Brevities

BLOOMINGTON Indiana univer

sity was defeated by Princeton uni

versity in a debate at assembly hall

on the question, "Resolved, That Con

gress Should Pass Laws Prohibiting

Strikes In Essential Industries" (con

stitutionally granted). Princeton spoke for the affirmative. COLUMBUS Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ketner, of Hope, narrowly escaped death when the automobile in which they were riding skidded on an icy road at an abutment of the Twentyfifth street bridge across Haw creek in this city and plunged down a 20-foot embankment.- The car turned over, but the occupants were not pinned beneath. ANDERSON A 40-gallon barrel of

oil was drained by robbers who broke 0 m r 9 jt T-i mm

into tne. garage ownea ay ti. i. cru tier, of Anderson. They left the barret ELKHART The grocery store of Mike Ronzone. in the Italian section, was robbed of $50 by three negroes Two of the men leveled revolvers at Ronzone and hi3 clerk, Miss Mary Carlo, while the other rifled the cash register.

Touching Scenes Seen at Unknown Hero's Tomb (Br Auocaud Prm) LONDON, Dee. 23. Score of touching Instances have been witnessed at the tomb of Britain's "Unknown Warrior" in Westminster Abbey as long

lines of men, women and children

have passed the black marble slab1 covering the grave, for several days since the burial there of the unidentified soldier. The fact that no one knows the name of the man who lies beneath the slab leads many to offer tributes In the houe perhaps that the body is that of a missing son. The mother of one of the thousands of unknown warriors any one of whom might be reposing in Westminster Abbey, laid three war medals, -the Mons Star the Victory Medal and the British War Medal on the grave as she passed In the line. They had been awarded to her only son who was wounded three times and afterwards reported missing. A soldier's modest offering of flowers bore the inscription: "In loving memory of my two pals and all the other pals." The epitaph placed on the slab

reads: "For King and Country Greater Love Hath No Man Than

This."

Ohio Vets May Request

Amendment to Aid Boms (By Associated Prss.) COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 23. Ohio world war veterans may ask the incoming general assembly to submit a constitutional ammendment to the people making it possible to grant "additional compensation" to each Ohio veteran, according to officials of former service men's organizations here.

Columbus ex-service men have o.k'd. the proposal, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, at a meeting here, also urged such action. . v The proposed plan is to provide a sum large enough to grant every exservice man at least $10 a month for each month of service np to 25 months. This would require at least, ft 4 estimated, between $20,000,000 and $25,000,000. With Article 1, Section 8 of the Ohio constitution prohibiting the state from contracting debts in excess of $750.000. the veterans will ask the legislature, according to plans now. to submit an amendment to the voters allowing the state to contract a larger Indebtedness. ,' The amount necessary is proposed to be raised by the issuance of bonds.

' The veterans declare Ohio Is only . one of seven states that have not granted ex-service men a cash bonus, I land, vocational . education or free I scholarships. . . ! Veterans opposed to the stae com-j pensation plan argue that if Ohio j

granted a bonus, agitation for federal compensation will be struck a death blow. The . majority . hold, however, that regardless of the outcome in this state, the campaign for a federal bonus will continue.

noon on her return from school for lunch, v " kV. ; . .The burglar was eating her lunch which had been left by her mother before going to town shopping. He took ber to the parlor , and played . little jingles and Christmas songs on the piano for her. : " When she told. him she would have to return to school he- said: "Tell your mother 111 return some day and steal everything in the house." but he left without taking anything. " ; Twenty-four charwomen are . employed to do the housework In the castle of the ex-Kaiser, at Doorn, Holland.

CHRISTMAS BURGLAR VISITS CHICAGO HOME

(By Associated Press) . CHICAGO." Dec. 23. A Christmas burglar with a heart" heeded the pleas of Ruth Mailey, aged 10. not to take her Christmas presents when she found him in her home yesterday

Miss Mathile Malkin, of New York city, is probably the oldest woman in this country to be admitted to citizenship. She is past 82 years of age, but only recently went before the court and received her papers.

MURRETTE.

Wesley Barry's debut on tho screen as a star in "Dinty." which opened an engagement at the Murrette Theatre last night. 1$ the crowning achievement of the freckle-faced youngster's meteoric carer and a triumph for that wizard of the silent drama, Marshall Nellan, who created and produced, this remarkable photoplay. As "Dinty"' O'Sullivan, a lighting San Francisco newsboy, young Barry, under the masterful direction of Nellan, has completely captivated his audiences. In his own Inimitable way he brings out the tears and laughs at -will. There is a touch of tender, rathos in Neilan's fascinating story when Dinty loses his old Irish mother, but for the most part it is brimming over with humor, a pretty romance and thrilling adventure constituting the backbone of the plot. How Dinty becomes king of the Newsboys' Trust, works his way into the good graces of the assistant district attorney, aids in the recovery of his fiancee who has been kidnapped

by a gang of Malay half-breeds, and I

engineers a little romance of his own, Is revealed in one of i he best and most unique films of the screen. MURRAY w Shlrlev Maeon. who is to be nre-

f sented by William Fox Thursday In ! "Girl of My Heart" at the Murray; Theatre, has neacted nearly every type of girl role on the stage and , screen since she made her debut at ; the age of two years, but nothing )

arouses her interest, and enthusiasm more than to recall the time she was selected to originate Ihe role of TJttle j Hal in "The Squaw Man" with Wil-i linm Faversham. j Shirley was only four years old when her mother took her to a stage chi'dren emnloyment agency to sign a contract with a manager who had signed her sister, Viola. Milton Royal, author of "The Squaw Man," was at the office to select a child for the part of Littlo Hal. Shirley happened to look Into the room and before she could get away, the author caught bight of her. "There is the child for the part of "Little Hal." he said. "If you will cut off her curls I will take her and pay her $35 a week." The manager who was about to make a contract for Utile Shirley berame incensed at the action of Royal, but following a fpw angry word the matter was mtched no and Shirley was .permitted to accept the part of Little Ilal. She appeared in "The Squaw Man" until forced to pive up Ihe engagement through interference on the part or the omtv Society. RICHMOND lO- order to Pave 1:1s wife's good name, he was forced to rush up to the altar in the middle of his only child's wedding and stop the. ceremony. Cat? you imagine the consternation of all the guests, the fright of the bride at this wild Interruption, the indication of the groom? Yet Fredt-rick Vroom, as the Southern general, true to the traditions of a - country which places the honor of its women above all alse, was compelled to this act of cruelty. He had Just received a stolen letwrttn rer aw hv "Te Ken-

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RICHMOND IV THEATRE

ANNIVERSARY WEEK ' Today and Tomorrow

NATIONAL. PRODUCTIONS

Pre ent

Bm Opie Read TeaturtiK? JOSEPH DOwUNGj Ihe Mirocie Man of the Screen A great story of the South that holds you spellbound, thrills yon and makes you live over the days of yore. SNUB POLLARD 'COMEDY Seventh Episode "Pirate Gold" ADMISSION Adults, 20 cents; Children, 15 cents COMING XMAS and SUNDAY D. W. Griffith Production "THE IDOL DANCER" The Hula Story of the South Sea Isles Richard Barthelemess, Star

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PALACE

TODAY Breezy DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS in the snappiest story of hi screen career "HE COMES UP SMILING" Don't miss this speedy Joymaker With This EDDIE POLO in the sensational detective story

"The Vanishing Dagger

And 2 Big Comedies FRIDAY ETHEL CLAYTON -in "The Hidden Scar"

Now Showing

MAHL0N HAMILTON and LILLIAN RICH IN "HALF A CHANCE" A drama with the sweep of Niagara and the heart tug of a Mother's Tears.

Theatre Beautiful

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TODAY. TOMORROW and CHRISTMAS r The best attraction we would get Everyone is talking today about

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MURRAY Vaudeville . BETTER COME EARLY Pipe Organ Concert Orchestra

Big Holiday Bill Today and Last Half A B0TT0MLEY A T TROUPE T Four men in the most sensational casting act in vaudeville. Thrills and more thrills.

HEARTS and FLOWERS

A musical farce with two comedians, pretty girls, elaborate scenery and lavish wardrobes. Songs, dances and comedy presented in a refined manner.

LILLIAN DEVERE "The Little Girl with the Big Voice"

JORDAN & TYLEft Two Colored Artists In "THE COMPOSER AND THE VIOLINIST"

SHIRLEY MASON in

Girl of My Heart

5-reel Fox Production

E0UR SHOWS CHRISTMAS DAY Acts at 2:30, 4:15, 7:30 and 9:30 Picture Shown Continually

COMING MONDAY Leroy and Mabel Hart; Moher and Eldridge; Watts and Ringold and Jesse Keller.

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-the finest Christmas display of phonograph cabinets in town? It's here! You ere cordially invited. Every New Edison is a genuine period cabinet. Each design is taken directly from some masterpiece oat

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THE FRECKLED-FACE FUNOMENON otarts a tong war in Chinatown lifts the lid off a real-life romance whoops away with the swiftest set of laugh-thrills you ever saw. Takes You Tnrough Six Reels of Comedy, Pathos, Romance, and Cannot Fail to Please Everyone. EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Bobby Vernon and Dorothy Devore In the Big Christie Two-Reel Comedy "SEVEN BALD PATES" SPECIAL HOLIDAY MUSICAL PROGRAM ALL WEEK Tade Dolan's Entertainers and lone Booth, Soprano ADMISSION Evening: Adults, 40 cents Children, 25 cents Bargain MatineesAdults, 25 cents; Children, 15 cents COMING SUNDAY PEARL WHITE in 'TIGER'S CUB'

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"WALLY" REID Voted by theatre-goers of Richmond and vicinity as the screen's most popular star, has been obtained as our

SPECIAL XMAS ATTRACTION Reid Is at his best in

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ALSO SHOWING . v Mack Scnnett Comedy, "DON'T WEAKEN"

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The Unforgotten Gift

For the "Eleventh-Hour" Shopper we offer the suggestion that Furniture is far above the average as a Christmas Gift. Long, long after trinkets and other small things are forgotten, Furniture is still good and useful and provides comfort and satisfaction for years and years. Apiece of Good Furniture from our stock will yield more pleasure than anything you can think of and the initial outlay of cash need be only a small amount. 4 Our convenient charge account system makes it very easy to buy any article in our big stock with only a little cash. The balance may be paid in convenient weekly or monthly amounts, so that you'll never miss the money. Give Furniture a thought it's the ideal and logical gift and everything is in your favor here. Prices now are A 0 to 30? less during our Merry Xmas Sale, which ends Friday night.

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