Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 66, 26 January 1921 — Page 7

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OPTIONAL HOME RULE MEASURE GETS GOOD START IN ASSEMBLY

BT GEORGB W. S TO ITT INDIANAPOLIS. Jan. 26. With a Btart obtained comparatively early In the session; with the earnest support of influential elements and demands from, many cities, and with the momentum gained two years ago In an educational and legislative way. the optional bill for commission form or the commission manager plan for Indiana cities apparently is well on the way to enactment. Any possible opposition Is pretty effectually forestalled by the fact that the law proposed merely gives the city a chance to vote on the question whether it wishes to change from the existing form of government to the commission or commission-manager method of handling local affairs. It is a home rule bill appealing strongly to the sense of fairness of the citizenship. No change Is to be made in city government until, under this law the people themselves have voted in favor of such a change. If the people say "no." there will be no change in any city. Gives People Chance. At the same time, as the friends of the measure point out. it does give the Dcoole of each city covered by the bill

a fair opportunity to say whether or

rot they will try the plan wmcn is known to be working well in more lhan 125 American cities. Where there may be dissatisfaction with the existing system this law will give the citizenship a means for voicing their aspiration and asserting themselves in sn effective manner. Under tho bill now. pending. House bill No. 164. introduced by Mr. Knapp

of Wayne county, cities adopting either ilan of local government proposed would elect a commission from the

city at large, the number of members to be five. On the ballots there will

' be no party emblems or designations to indicate the party policies of ths

spirants. Whole City Represented.

Here is a plan to get away from the

locality narrowness and selfish trading back and forth of the system of ward renresentation in city councils. Each

commissioner, voted upon by citizens in all sections, would stand for the city as a whole rather than for a ward, and would be responsible to all the city Instead of being beholden to an assertive and insistent ward or neighborhood. Here also is a method of getting away from partisan politics in city elections. The basic principles upon which political parties divide and align themselves are national in their essentials and have to do with the large policies, international, national and state, touching not at all upon the things that directly and vitally affect the city and its well-being. No Recall Feature. It is understood the Indiana law is not to carry the recall feature. There seems to be a feeling that by making the law optional and by omitting the recall the measure is strengthened for enactment with the probability that It may -gain support in quarters Otherwise more or less indifferent. The commission would appoint a city judge and a city attorney. In cities of the first class (Indianapolis) the' five commissioners each would receive $5,000 a year, giving bond each for $10,000. Salaries of commissioners would be graded to $3,000 annually in ,'citles of the second class, $2,000 in cities of the third; $1,500 in cities of the fourth class and $1,000 in cities of the fifth class. Un

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BLANCHE SWEET -in"The Deadlier Sex" By Bayard Veiller A searching drama of a woman's soul.1 The story of a modern girl in whose breast flamed the spirit of Mona Lisa, Cleopatra and Sappho. With this the Sunshine comedy "TRAINING FOR . HUSBANDS" 30 minutes of good . comedy.

would get an amount equal to 20 per cent of the commissioner's pay in addition to that 6alary. In all cases the commissioner would give a bond of $5,000 except in Indianapolis, where the bond would be double that sum. Work is Divided. The commission plan assigns different lines of responsibility and work to the several commissioners. The executive departments thus apportioned would be: Public safety, finance utilities, public works and parks. The bill clearly defined duties and powers of the heads of the various departments and places upon them proper direct responsibility. The city manager plan will be discussed in another article.

The Theatres

MURRAY Tho case of the Roman fathW of

ancient history whose relentless 'sense of justice caused his own son to be sent to the executioner finds a parallel In "The Iron Rider," a heart-stirring photodrama starring William Russell, which opens at the Murray theatre Thursday. In this Fox production Russell has the role of the son, who assumes the obligation of an Iron Rider as a member of the famous band of law-abiding citizens founded by his father to restore justice in a lawless community. "It you ever violate your oath as an Iron Rider, may God forgive you your father won't," the old man warns. "The Iron Rider" is a picture of startling surprises, containing situations of exceptional dramatic power. At no point in the story can one guess the ultimate outcome. Frank L. Packard is the author ofthis remarkable photoplay, which was directed by Scott Dunlap. Vola Vale, pretty enough torest the

most tired eyes, plays the part of Rus

sell s sweetheart. PALACE. That the female of the species is more deadly than the male, Blanche Sweet contends was proven by Eve, who created the leading feminine role in the tragedy of the Garden of Eden. "Eve," says the beautiful Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe star, "led a dull life with Adam, who was the first Bolshevik. He never worked and was so lazy he wouldn't even pluck his own fig leaf garments, but waited until they fell from the tree. "The monotony of their Bolshevistic existence began to pall and Eve, after careful deliberation, decided to eat of the forbidden fruit and see if she couldn't start something and get her name into print. Miss Sweet recently decided to discard the-heavier emotional types of drama with which her name has al

ways been associated in the past, to play lighter roles enabling her to display her subtle comedy methods. In "The Deadlier Sex," an original story by Bayard, Veiller, showing today at the Palace theatre, Blanche Sweet

enacts tne roie or juary wuiard, a

modern American girl who proves to a stubborn, headstrong male being

that the opposite sex can be, at one and the same time, the weaker, thdeadlier, and the lovelier. MURRETTE. How would you like to eet tin at

j 4 o'clock in the morning, start work I at 5 and finish for the day at 9? j That is the way Constance Binney and

iier enure company naa to worK down in Cuba where the exterior scenes for

her newest Realart picture, "Some-)

thing Different." which is now showing at the Murrette theatre, were taken. The weather in Cuba was so unbearably hot that it was impossible to work after 9 o'clock in the morning. The picture, which was adapted from the book, "Calderon's Prisoner,"

by Alice Duer Miller, is a delightful j

story of a bored New York debutante who goes to Latin-America in search of "something different." Miss Binney Is supported by an excellent cast including Ward Crane, who has the leading man role. Crane Wilbur, Lucy Fox, Mark Smith and Gertrude Hill-man.

pay $300; the Western College for Women, $500, and the Oxford Retreat, $325. The truck will cost $5,000. and the village will pay the remainder. Plan New Dining Hall. Miami university officials are planning the erection of a temporary dining hall for girls.. At present Bishop hall is crowded and many girls are eating in an improvised dining room in the cellar. The commons also is filled. The new building Is to be erected adjoining Bishop hall,and will be connected with the Bishop hall kitchen by tunnel. The building will accommodate .160 young women, and will cost, with equipment, about $4,000.

Tuesday night. He told of conditions in his country and illustrated his talk! by prizma colored slides. '"'',! Young people of the church staged an hour's entertainment following

f reshments. C. B. Root, local repre-1

sentatlve of Community Service,.: to corporated, has been engaged to-conduct an hour of entertainment each Tuesday night following the picture. "Youth's Desire" is the film featnre to be shown'at the church next Tuesday night. . r

Oxford School Officials Agree to Divide Cost of New Fire Truck for Town OXFORD, O., Jan. 26. At a .meeting of council last night, the heads of

the town's tour institutions were pres- j ent by invitation, and the matter of the apportionment of the cost of the new fire truck was settled. President R. M. Hughes, of Miami university, is j to recommend to the trustees of the institution that the sum of $1,250 be paid; Oxford college for Women is to HOARSENESS II Swallow slowly small piece I I rub well over the throat.

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Conditions in India Are Told by Native Alpheus J. Sampson, native of India, addressed the community night

i gathering at the Grace M. E. church

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MURRETTE THEATRE "Where the Stars Twinkle First" Theatre Beautiful

Today and Tomorrow

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Vaudeville BETTER COME EARLY Pipe Organ Concert Orchestra

Last Times Today Harry Mason and His Players In "GETTING THE MONEY featuring this famous Hebrew comedian in a comedy playlet with special scenery. See the excited old peddler at the ringside where his boy is fighting for a purse to send his sister to college. Twenty minutes of laughter, thrills and excitement. Johnny Small and Small Sisters In "Puppy Love", a Komedy Kid Klassic with special stage setting by Urban, designer of Ziegfeld's "Follies" scenery. An artistic and refined singing and dancing offering. Alice Hamilton "QUAINT COMEDIENNE" Miss Hamilton has the enviable reputation of being a star in Broadway productions as well as in vaudeville. Big time act Bell and Caron In "BITS OF VARIETY". This act is just a little different and on this bill is a wonderful dessert after a relishable feast of talent. FRANK MAYO "The Marriage Pit" A real five-reel feature with a regular star.

Coming Thursday and Last Half "RUBEVILLE" Ten rube comedians with a brass band and quartet comprising the biggest and best comedy act' in vaudeville; Green and Deane; Keeper and Kewpie, and Mary Dore., The eight acts here mentioned are the highest calibre and most costly ever presented in Richmond.

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They Found A Letter in Her Boot A letter from the rebel garrison of Santiago was found in the ridins boot of Alicia Lea, American, when one of Calderon's troopers captured her. To aid in a revolution was a serious crime, especially against Calderon, and she soon found herself in prison in the homo of the man whom everyone called tyrant. What would he do to her? Would she be handed over to a firing squad in the morning? See "SOMETHING DIFFERENT" It Tells Also for Comedy, we present MERMAIN COMEDY Some big 2 reels of eHPL.-. Q laughs and giggles 1 IjC OltTlp VAUDEVILLE "THE MANHATTAN TRIO" Three young men who offer an act of comedy, singing and novelty entertainment.

"The Masqueradcr" Original cast and production Intact on transcontinental tour, including Thematic Music, massive double revolving stages, two complete mechanical crews, triple electrical equipment, requires three cars to transport. HoW to Order Tickets by Mail Send cheque or postof f ice money order to manager of the theater for the amount of ticket purchase, PLUS war tax of 10 per cent. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope to avoid error in namo or address. Mail orders filled in order received. You thus avoid waiting in line at the ticket window. PRICES: Night and Matinee, $3.00, $2.50, $2.00, $1.00

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RICHMOND theatre Big Double Feature Program Bryant Washburn

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Absolutely guaranteed to bring relief to grouches, peeves and In

grown dispositions. Fine for that heart-achy, down-in-the-mouth feeling. One dose cures a' pain in the conscience and turns a blue funk into a rainbow of joy. Use freely afternoon and night! EXTRA! EXTRA! Hypnotism and Psychology "SHEPPARD" THE MENTAL MARVEL The man who puzzled doctors, students and scientists by his wonderful manifestations of the seemingly Impossible and startling demonstration of HYPNOTIC PHENOMENA. YOU WILL LAUGH UNTIL YOUR SIDE8 ACHE THE MYSTERY OF THE AGES The Only Man Showing the Workings of the Dual Mind ENDORSED BY THE PRESS AND PULPIT

"Sheppard is quite, conscientious and his work pleasing." Chicago Tribune.

"Sheppard'a teaching is scientific and clear."- Ex-Ohio State Senator G. Deaton.

Special Bargain MATINEE

WASHINGTON THEATRE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1st

Special Bargain MATINEE

THE THREE-RING CIRCUS of MUSICAL COMEDY 'REVIEWS! FOLLIES! FBfflLlCS!

ADMISSION:

Evening: Adults 40c Matinees: Adults 25c

Children 25c Children 15c

COMING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY GEORGE WALSH in "FROM NOW ON" Torehy Comedy, entitled "TORCHY'S MILLIONS"

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Last Times Today . in "IDOLS of CLAY" Also Showing Sennett Comedy, "IT'S A BOY" - PATH E NEWS , '

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The Musical G)medy Supreme New and Novel ' ' ; - $1.50, $1.00, 75c, 50c. Matinee: Lower Floor, $1.00; 1st Balcony, 75c; 2nd Balcony, BOe