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MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
IN THE AGE OF PRAGMATISM
Proponents of the pragmatic philosophy as applied to
daily affairs and which, plainly speaking, scraps the mor
al element for the practical immediate effect of a given
action, will have many things to reconcile before the mod
ern experiment can be said to have proved of more value
in a political and social sense than traditional usages
based almost entirely upon the moral equation. At the
rate evidence is piling up in opposition to the pragmatic
idea it would seem already defeated as a substitute for
those influences which have guided our political, moral
and social conduct.
Two glaring instances of how far this ultra-modern
idea has progressed and the eventualities that may follow
is shown in the Charlie Chaplin and Francis Scollard di
vorce actions, one reposing in the State of California and
the other in the State of Washington. In both instances
the marital compact has degenerated into a purely civil
or legal entity, shorn of all the elements which hitherto
were supposed to supply the adhesive element in mar
riage—the spiritual and moral element. In both cases
large sums of money are involved. Mrs. Chaplin asks
alimony in large proportions and the division of ten mil
lion dollors in community property. Mrs. Scollard charg
es her husband with absconding with $57,000 of her
money. The courts step in and translate what has been
portrayed in song and story as “holy matrimony, conceiv
ed and perfected in heaven through spiritual influences/’
into a sordid civil contract. Receivers are appointed and
thereby the courts, in a pragmatic sense, intervene and
penetrate into the most sacred precincts of community
life—the home.
In each of the above instances it would appear that
there was little of the foundation of spiritual impulse be
hind the unions. The same may be said of thousands of
marriages being contracted under the pragmatic rather
than the spiritual impulse, without reference to the possi
bilities of need for the latter element when “storms smite
and sorrows startle.” Without these primordial elements
for sustenance, when a rift occurs in the marital compact
it is debatable if anything may save the situation.. Dif
ferences that might have been composed under the pres
sure of their moral aspect develop into sordid legal battles
not unlike those between rival financial interests in the
marts of trade.
There is no contract, minus the moral element, which
cannot be broken. Without this moral element, little
business could be transacted. The same might be said
to hold true with marriages. Time has given this proof
in the number of divorces and the battles such as are now'
being waged between Chaplin and his wife and the Scol
lards.
So long as these financial transactions, under the!
guise of matrimony are confined to the very rich, they do
not affect society as a whole, but cannot help but reflect
a certain influence upon the rank and file that is anything
but beneficial.
But this is an experimental age, and such things
must run their course before it is discovered that among
the things that are immutable is the primordial impulse
of mating which must be founded upon the same element
ary principles as those which created the estate in distinc
tion from the lower order of animais.
A number of lame ducks will find themselves in a bad
pickle if Senator Dill ever gets thru that bill of his making
defeated candidates for Congress ineligible to appoint
ment to Federal office for two years after their discom
feitures.
At last it has been determined why a girl cries at
a wedding. It’s because she wants the groom for her hus
band, she’s glad she didn’t get him, she’s delighted that
the bride got him, she’s sorry for her sake that she did, or
her shoes hurt.
An Iowai girl named Bellefeulle created a fictitious ri
val and induced her sweetheart to challenge him to a duel
for her hand. The name was spelled wrong, the word
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. (jp)—
Senator-elect Smith of Illinois will ap-1
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pear before the Senate committee on!
elections today and will be grilled
by Senator Reed of Missouri who con-:
ducted the investigation of the Illi
nois primaries.
Senator Hale opposed President
Ooolidge and Budget Gommijssioner
Lord by demanding the building of
three new cruisers.
Democratic leader Gallett will make
the first move in the House Monday
to force action on the Garner tax re
duction bill.
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POWERFUL FILi LIBERTY
THEM BN SHUT
For genuine drama, delightful ro
mance and a fascinating study of a
man’s soul, there have been few pic
tures this season to equal “Satan in
Sables,” starring Lowell Sherman,
which plays at the Liberty theatre
Sunday only.
Bradley King’s story of a disso
lute prince who lived for pleasure,;
regardless of pain and tragedy he;
left in his wake, is ideally suited to
the expert talents of Lowell Sherman, |
■whose extensive success as a stage
and screen villain is capped by this
brilliantly fascinating performance.
Little Pauline Garon provides the
beauty that helps change the entire
course of this modern satan’s life.
Gertrude Astor appears as Dolores,
his mistress, and makes this study
in jealous womanhood an outstand
ing part of the production. Then
there is John Harron, as Micheal’s
young brother, a clean, decent youth,
whose protection is the one redeem
ing ilght in Michael’s dark career.
Miss Garon and Mr. Harron are
effective contrasts of youth and ro
mance to the blase poise and sophis
tication of Prince Michael and
Dolores.
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DANCE
DANCE TONIGHT
ODD FELLOWS
HALL
MUSIC BY
THE JOLLY THREE
MefforcPs fresh ranch
i m 1 • n
LIBERTY
THEATER
8 O’CLOCK —
ONE SHOW
8 O’CLOCK
A Laughter Program
II o i
in a good comedy drama
‘Skinner’s Dress Suit’
This is one of the funniest things Denny has done,
and will sure entertain you.
Supporting him is the beautiful
LAURA LA PLANTE
and that combination you can’s beat.
If you want to enjoy yourself to the limit, come to
this show
And there is also a one-reel comedy, “OFFICE
HELP,” and a Pathe Review.
Some Show!!
SUNDAY ONLY
Lowell Sherman in the great drama
‘SATAN IN SABLES’
A story of a dissatisfied grand duke in Paris before
the war. All bad but one redeeming feature. An
unusual tale that will hold you.
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PUBLIC DANCE TONIGHT
Indications point that this even
ing's public dance at Odd Fellows
hall will be one of the most success
ful this winter. Many people are in
the city and a large crowd is expect
ed. The “Jolly Three” orchestra
will supply the music.
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BRICE HOWARD IN TOWN
Brice Howard, Juneau agent for
the Pacific Steamship Company,
formally in charge of the Anchorage
office, arrived in Seward this morn
ing en route to Fairbanks on com
pany business. Mr. Howard returns
next week and will go south on the
S S WaijSrfvn.