Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 117, 28 March 1921 — Page 7

HARDING ASKS PROBE OF GOVERNMENT CARE OF DISABLED VETS WASHINGTON, March 28. President Harding has decided to have an exhaustire investigation made of the manner in which the government is caring for disabled war veterans. Within a few days, it was announced at the White House, he will select a special committee to conduct the inquiry. The president, it was said, is determined to lay the whole situation frankly before congress and the country for tha purpose of correcting any abuses that may have developed. The Anvestigators will be instructed to reccmmend legislation that in their opinion may be necessary to remedy the situation. Five Attend Conference. Decision to start an inquiry was reached by the president after he had conferred with Charles O. Dawes, of Chicago, who served in Franc as a brigadier general in charge of the division of the procurement of supplies. National Commander Galbraith of the American Legion; Thomas W. Miller, alien property custodian and ex-over seas officer; Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, of the navy department, and Mr. Harding's personal physician, Brigadier Commander C. E. Sawyer, who is conductng a survey of the government's public welfare agencies; all five had luncheon at the White House and discussed in detail with the president the soldier relief problem. Later they went over the situation with General Pershing at liis home here. No announcement was made as to the probable size or personnel of the committee, but it was indicated that no time will be lost in getting the inquiry under way. The grounds for numerous complaints that disabled men have been denied government aid or have been improperly cared for after entering government hospitals will be determined by the investigation. $2,200 Maximum to Stand. Through the investigation of the entire system of vocational training allowances to disabled war veterans is to be made by the vocational training board. Secretary Wallace of the department of agriculture, a member of the board, in a statement tonight indicated that the board's ruling, fixing a minimum of $2,200 annually on pay ments to men receiving vocational training, would stand. This ruling is under fire from the American Legion and other veterans organizations. Secretary Wallace explained that the $2,200 limit ruling affects about 100 or more men in government departments, who, with vocational training allowances receive up to $4,000 per year from the government. It is this situation that the board dealt with in its order, made effectve April 1. That there are now 71,147 receiving vocational allowances as against 46,S97 six months ago, was stated by Secretary Wallace.

CONSTANTINOPLE HAS MANY QUEER SIGHTS SAYS NAVY PAPER (By Associated Press) rflX'STAVnKOPT.E. March 2S.

D There are many curious' things in this

ancient city 01 une i urn wnwu arc unknown to most people. It has remained for a sailor aboard the United States warship Scorpion to classify pome of the oddities for the readers of the Far Seas, the paper published by American bluejackets in near eastern waters. "Just imagine." he writes, "tying up traffic on the main thoroughfare of the city during the busiest hours of the day by driving a flock of sheep slowly down the street. But they do it over here." Street Car Fares Vary. Some other alleged strange things are done by the Costantinopolitians ho cites as follows: A street car passenger often bargains with the conductor about the price he will pay for a ride. If a youth takes a girl to the movies once or twice her parents expect him to marry her. Turkish saleswomen, even in the smaller shops, are required to understand or speak seven or eight languages. Native men are accustomed to "rent" a pipe to smoke while they sip their afternoon tea. A policeman, if he finds a pickpocket at work, may beat him almost insentiible and then let his prisoner go. Some Constantinople stores have signs in as many as eight languages over their doors. A tourist may engage a boatman to row him for two miles for two or three cents. American Money Valuable. . i nuiL i ivi... i-" i - . key hi worth 15 to 20 per cent more than Turkish gold, it is possible for one to buy a $20 gold piece for 17 paper dollars. Christmas is celebrated four times a year, once for each of the different reiigious calendars. A man walking along the street often may be followed, five or ten paces in the rear, by a few of his wives. A bootblack will give you a good shine for a cigarette. There is no limit to automobile speeding in any part of Constantinople, but it is a case of "all you can make." A Turkish barber is courteous but when he shaves you he never washes off the lather, but covers your face with powder. A suit of pajamas, or its equivalent, is enough "evening dress" at a grand ball. RUSH FOR OPTIONS ON LAND OVER SUPPOSED OIL LAKE DANVILLE, Ind., March 23. Opintions of 8,000 more acres of land north of Danville, under which is supposed to lie a huge lake of oil. have been filed since last Thursday, when the first filing of ' 2,000 acres was made. Oil men of experience declare the prospects of striking oil are excellent, but the natives are skeptical. The Chemical Warfare Service of the United States army has discov ered a liquid poison so strong that three drops will kill anyone whose skin it touches.

Bird of Paradise

L V X. W7

Florence Rockwell The many adherents of the drama ' will rejoice to learn that the ever popular favorite, "The Bird of Paradise" will be seen at the Murray theater on Friday, April 8, matinee and night. Richard Walton Tully's fascinating story of the Hawaiian islands seems I to have an everlasting appeal with theatergoers, the same people attending its presentation year after year. This will be its third visit to Richmond and its 10th road tour. Florence Rockwell, who has enacted the role j of the Hawaiian princess for the past . tnjn veare will strain nlov thu i tti a role. The eame supporting company includes Robert Brister. Brandon !

Evans. Gertrude Walthers, Leo Cur- j Clerke, of Cincinnati, is spending sevley. Rose Watson and the native sing-1 eral days with her father, Dr. C. M. ers and players. I Wilcox Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Royer

The Theatres j v : i WASHINGTON Does a man love a girl merely for her exterior beauty, her paint and powder, her silks and satins, or does he care for the soul beneath all this? This is one of the interesting questions discussed in Mae Murray's newest Paramount picture, "The Gilded Ialy," which is the attraction at the Washington theatre. One man takes one attitude and another takes the other, over Lilian Drake (Mae Murray), a dancer, and the scenario writer has gived her decision interestingly. Lowell Sherman heads a clever supporting cast. MURRETTE Manager Holland, of the Murrette theater announced that he has secured as the weeks attraction "Prairie Trails," the latest Tom .Mix picture in I vrtuv-ix iuc luuuus cuvvuujr star agaio , is seen in the role of Tex Benton, the hero of James B. Hendryx's popular western novels. It is said to be the best William Fox production of the season. Dashing, gallant Tom Mix, more at home on the back of a horse than in a chair, roping champion of many states, sheriff of a western county, crack shot and renowned actor, is well fitted to the part of Tex Benton, hero of "The Texan" and now of "Prairie Trails." Indeed, the filming of this second Hendryx novel is due largely to the great success scored by Mix in the first. MURRAY. Gathered at the picturesque estate of Alfred Herter, where Mrs. Enrico Caruso, summer tenant, suffered the loss of $400,000 worth of jewels by robbery, Corinne Griffith and her sup porting company had some strange J ana interesting experiences. The site was selected by Vitagraph scouts because of the Oriental scenes and setting on the estate. These served admirably ss locations for scenes in "It Isn't Being Done This Season," a new Corinne Griffith production, which is now showing at the Murray theatre, in which much of the action takes place on the estate of a wealthy Turk in Smyrna. Some of the scenes were taken in the room where the $400,000 robbery was committed. RICHMOND. Although . he made most of "The of the 'Mohicians" in the great mountain and lake country of the west, Maurice Tourneur, producer of Cooper's famous story, firmly believes in fiilming as much as possible of a story in his studio. "Of course," says the French director, "we love to get all the beauti ful exteriors we can, but when ever possible, I like to build sets on the ! studio staze. because it is far easier ers when scenes are filmed under the lights." This explains why such elaborate sets, representing portions of the caves, forts, cabins, wigwams, and many other forest retreats, were set up in the studio during the filming of "The Lagt of the Mohicians." Nevertheless, the grandeur of the big hills plays its part in the picture, and nature, in its varying moods of storm and calm, lends the usual Tourneur atmosphere of beauty and artistry. I've got most of the marbles in our block, and I wish I had all the says, Superior Corn Flakes

PostTqastes

THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM! AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND,

END BONUS SYSTEM, IS LATEST PROPOSAL OF GOVERNOR DAVIS COLUMBUS, . March 28. Discontinuance of salary bonuses to state employes was advocated by Governor Davis Saturday. . As a substitute for the salary bonus, the governor favors the setting aside by the state emergency board of a fund to be reserved for special cases where salary adjustments "are demanded by fairness and justice.'' Abandonment of the bonus plan, he believes, should ' be accompanied by elimination of unessential positions in the various state departments. During the 18 months' period, ending June 30, next, the bonus system will have cost Ohio taxpayers nearly $1,100,000, the governor pointed out. This bonus has been paid state employes at the rate of $20 per month each. The governor recalled that this plan was authorized by the last state legislature under emergency conditions, arising from the recent world war, which no longer exists. Governor Davia' expressed the conviction that there are many state employes whose services ean be dispensed with, and that many others are not entitled to the $20 monthly bonus i in excess of their rezular salaries. I "Of course, there are those whose salaries with the bonus cut off. would be insufficient for supporting their families, and would inadequately compensate them for the services they render the state," the governor said. "Special provisions, necessarily, must be made for them." New Paris, 0. NEW PARIS, O Frank Hawley, of Cincinnati, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mills Sunday Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Crose and son, W. D. Crose. motored to West Alexandria Sunday, where they spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. John Motter. . . Mrs. Ernest were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lichtenfels Sunday Twenty members of the Lookout class of the Christian Sunday school enjoyed a dish supper at

the home of Miss Pet Wieland recent-(two ly, in honor of Miss Wieland's birth-1 SiaUcmaat Theevenlng In Tn - . ki,T JT ,,., f,, - joyable one Misses Gertrude Bar - 0 Lri TiiA r,,c f

Mr. and Mrs. John Earney Wednesday i If- n-A If T y. 1 - D-Kt i , . , . . , . . , r7have returned to their home after . . . E"B " o 1 ... '

Bessie McCarty were guests of Mr.iJ V "t f titnftvnei ,r T.. Vi; v,T,i oti Appointment of Attorney-Crenerai

Sunder Mrl clenrurned with them for a short visit Misses , . . :

Florence and Louise Marshall ere:--t BZF MT"d EiSmell of NewTon'co

Class fuuuaj iNew rau peopio,. were shocked Friday, to hear of the death and burial of Frank H. Young, . . ,,t , . , . : superintendent of the schools of Rich wood, O., the result of a nervous breakdown. Mr. Young held the posi tion of superintendent in the local schools during the term of 1916-1917, and had many friend3 in the township ...Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hughes and, family moved Friday, to the tenant j house situated on the John O'Dea farm. The house on Cherry street vacated by them, will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. McCully and family. . . . Mr. and Mrs. James A. King, Mr. and Mrs. George Bogan and Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Sherer, who have been spending several months in southern California, arrived recently. While there the party visited Long Beach. Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Gabriel and Capistrano Missions, Catalina Island, Pasadena, Salt Lake City, Colorado Springs, and many other places of interest to tourists and travellers Mrs. Anna Burtch, who has been spending the winter with Chicago relatives, returned Friday, accompanied by her son, Charles Burtch, who spent the weekend with her. Another son, H. W. Burtch, of Dayton, was a guest Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Emil Heerman of Cincinnati, spent a few days of this week with Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Kirkpatrick. .Mr. and Mrs. Lee Baumgardner and daughter, Lois, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baumgardner Sunday. NOURISHMENT' is Nature's first aid to I the body in times of weakness. f Scott's Emulsion unsurpassed in purity and goodness, is nourishment in a form that seldom fails. Scott & Bowac, Bloomfjeld, N. J, -ALSO MAKERS OF (Tablets or Granules) eob INDIGESTION 20-6sk

Grace Church The Jack-Knife Tuesday,

Two Shows 4:00 P.

COME ON BOYS and GIRLS Don't forget the date! And, above all, don't miss this show; it will prove a real treat for both young and old. SIX JACK-KNIVES GIVEN FREE The circulars given away at yonr school by the Boy Scouts or call at the Y. M. C. A. Admission 15c Followed by an Hour's Play

GERMANS PASSIVE IN CITIES OCCUPIED BY AtpES

A jrlfll. V'.' fv IhtSroK HPl f . wf. c -

German residents German residents in the German cities now held by the allied trooDS to enforce the repara GEORGIA OFFICIALS WILL INVESTIGATE CHARGES OF PEONAGE (By Associated Press) MONTI CELLO, Ga, March 2S. State authorities were planning today to push their ir-?stiga.tion of alleged peonage practices in Jasper and New- ! ton counties following the recovery of more bodies of negroes from the Aicovv river here, making a total of j fj-en bodies found since the author!- ! tics began an investigation of peonage ; . Jf , 0;t.t tv, !nd murder charges against John The last, two bodies found yesterday were chained together ana j. ... v , . 1 down with rocks and iron p weighted precisely as the first three previously recover St!! L"f V. v 1.1 L J Wi. L 111 111 I vy v u i " by Governor ! of Solicitor of Newton county. Fonowa cr-c vc-Hi.M vwtprtnv at n . . - wfoa X?ZZ X ',, c'ann? the slam negroes met aea-tu u the hands of Clyde Manning, a negro employed By Williams, and naming Williams as an accessory. Judge Park of the Comulg?e circuit, was awaiting orders from the governor today to call a special term of the Jasper county . rupwior court and bring the two men before a grand jury. j Manning, who led Hie authorities to; where the bodies were recovered, declared in a confession that the eleven negroes, five cf whow bodies were found buried on the Williams planta- ' tion Saturday and three previously in the Alcovy river, were slain, five at his own hand with an axe, in order to prevent, them from teetifyinit in the peonage charges against Williams. : Community Night Man March 29 M. and 7:30 P. M.

imi J S TOLL Si j GATE" M i HART'S GREATEST PICTURE i Jimmy Aubrey Wffl in a rip-roaring comedy Syp "The Nuisance" H

IID., MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1921.

watching British troopers in square at tions demands of the allies, are causing little trouble, according to dispatches. The trooos are a BANQUET COMMITTEi CALLED TO MEETING Committees of the men members of the First English Lutheran church who are arranging a banquet which will be served as a courtesy to the women of the congregation Tuesday j night, will meet at the church Monday 'night to complete arrangements for the event. The principal speakers will be President Rees Tulloss of Wittenberg college, with an address on "What the World Needs," and Secretary of State Jackson, who will speak on "Christian Service." The committees follow: Arrangements Dr. F. W. Krueger, B. C. Bartel, E. M. Haas. Kitchen R. R. Vansant, Ed Voss, Charles Wettig. Kitchen helpers Ed Feltman. Will Knollenberg, William Barter, William Kuter. Waiters Emnitt Bartel, headwaitICHM0ND THEATRE TODAY "THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS" From the world-known story by James Fenimore Cooper With It CROSS-EYED BEN TURPIN in a Mack Sennett Comedy GEE WHIZ URRAY Vaudeville BETTER COME EARLY Pipe Organ Concert Orchestra Today, Tuesday and Wednesday "The Master Mind" FRESCOTT Presents "The Miracle Girl" HOPE EDEN The girl with the double vision. She knows your name. The most remarkable dem onstration of thougnt transfer ence science ha3 ever known. Miss Eden was summoned by the faculty of John Hopkins University for a demonstration. Governor Davis, of Ohio, personally congratulated her at Keith's theater, Columbus. O. Keep your name or question in your mind. Do not write it. Owing to the length and cost of this act we are only playing two other acts with Miss Eden. A veritable sensation. Bennington and Scott "Three Feet of Dancing" Hartman and Meeker "Vaudeville Vagaries" Corinne Griffith in "IT ISN'T BEING DONE THIS SEASON" Five-reel Vitagraph Feature Coming Thursday Chabot and Tortini, "the Boy from Belgium and the Girl From France" In "When the Clock Rings"; Nell O'Ccnnell, "The Rosebud of Song", and HOPE EDEN.

Duisburg, Germany.

matter of curiosity to those "i'ho had not come in contact v th them during the wxw. er; Howard Grottendick, Rolai d Nusbaum, Roy Taylor, Evert Knollmberg, Ed Klute, Fred Bartel. Els Acbaugh, Herbert Keck. Clem Kettles brink, John Marshall, Ray Wiokeneyer,

ASUNCION

Thursday, ESS Direct From Chicago Run BISBB aa'asaa" iaaa "V ;:::::::: ' a '-. Klllllllk lillllllllll musical S-iLtvue ;::::::::::- nr-nny L W ' ' lllllllllll' la Maiitim - V " bb urn a m a Murrette here the Stars Twinkle A Big Thriller Dont Miss It! MiX'S Bert to Date

WILLIAM K3X.

prcrsernJrs TOM MDC Prairie Trails complete andllkriHiaj sequel to "O&c Dcx3zn5 Also the Comedy "TORCHES BIG HIT

ADMISSION: STARTING ANITA STEWART in

lil '

We ipcre not responsible for the rain of yesterday, but we tare responsible for one of the greatest screen productions ever offered at the Washington Theatre. DONT MISS IT!

PAGE SEVEN

George Woehrley. Oliver P. Nuabaom. George Robe, - Clyde - Gardner, Will Homey, Gus SudhoIf: Karl Ejgexneyer, Everett 'Ackerman, Guss Hafner -'- Ushers '-John Eggeineyer, Henry Deuker. Frank Haner,- Henry Knollenberg, Ferd Shaw. Robert Morry, Eben Louck, Henry Eggemeyer. Reception George - H. Eggemeyer, John Bartel, Rev. F. A. DresseL , Decoration-Howard Grottendlck, Roland Nusbaom, Frank Haner, Oliver Nusbaum. - - - Table commlttee--Clyde v Gardner, Ed Klute, Roy Taylor,- George Rohe. MONTPELIER DEBATER WINS HARTFORD CITY, Marea ' 28. George Hizer, a representative of the Montpelier high school, won the joint debate here and wili represent the high schools of the county in the di trict debate at Wabash, Apra 8- - A M COMMA Ruddy Cheeks SparklingEyes Most Women Can Have Says Dr. Edwards, a WeH-Kaora Ohio Physician Dr TM Xdwarda for 17 years treated scores of women for liver acd bowel ailments, lairing these years be gave to his patients a prescription made of a lew well-known vegetable ingredients raized with olive oil, naming them Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. - You will know them by their olive color. These taMpta are wander-workers an the liver and bowels, which cause a normal action, carrying off the waste and poisonous matter in one's system. If you have a pale face, sallow look; dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue, headaches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets nightly for a time and note the pleasing resultsThousands of women and men taks Dr. Edwards OEve Tablets the successful substitute for calomel now and then just to keep them fit. 15c and 30a Advertisement March 31st (. 5UM-ki15S!D 24 "PErACHE-5 CALIFORNIA MAIL ORDERS NOW Prices 50c to $2.50 Seats Now Selling Theatre Irirst" Theatre Beautiful Today and Tomorrow

iiiiaiiDinnii!3j

Evening: Adults 40c - Children 25c Matinees: Adults 25c - Children 15o

WEDNESDAY "SOWING THE WIND" NOW SHOWING

ADOL?H ZVKOB TBZSENTS A.ROBERT Z. LEONARD " Production.' jf f-i j ' j -p GILDED LILY With MAE MURRA 1 (XQanimoimlQichirs , :i