The evening world. Newspaper, December 13, 1921, Page 21

, & MILER SAYS HE FINDS DEMAND FR ~ DRY LAW ANGE But Knows of No Move to Modify Act—Still for New | Public Works Body. Tn an Interview xt the Hotel Plaza Mast evening Gov. Miller was asked: ‘is there any present demand for a @hange or abrogation of the Mullan- Gage act?” “I think thore is, isn't there?” was Mr. Miller's prompt rejoinder, Pressed to say if these “demands” ame from “potential agencies" which would “have to be considered,” Mr. Miller replied: “I haven't heard of any.” There the Governor left hang- ing the question of whether at the coming session of the Legislature there is to be distilled from the Pro- hibition Enforcement Law some of} its most ardent provisions. . Passing to a discussion of the port authority's plans, Mr. Miller was reminded that the Hylan Admin- istration “seems to be very deter- mined in its opposition to any con- structive thing” proposed by the au- thority. His comment was: “Why confine it to the port au- thottty? I think it may be safely as- sumed that anything constructive will have the opposition of the City Ad- ministration. I have proceeded om that assumption for some time. “There are some people,” the Gov- ernor volunteered, after pausing, “who are more effective as obstruc- tionists—well, I wouldn't say effec- tive. It sometimes furnishes a better vehicle for their peculiar ideas of government.” In line with his programme of re- trenchment and economy in State affairs, Gov. Miller revealed he in- tends to suggest to the Legislature passage of 4 constitutional amend- Ment to create a new Department of Public Works. Under one head it Would consolidate the present Public Works Department, the State Engi- Neer’s office, the Highways Depart- ment, the Superintendent of Public Buildings and the State Architect, 1t may Le necessary to ask the vot- ers to approve a bond issue for §20,- 000,000 to pay for Barge Canal termi- nals. Mr. Miller hopes to bring the State's expenses within its revenues and provide plans which in the fu- ture will enable the State to pile up a strplus. Mr. Miller said the popu- lation of the State's insane institu- tions had fallen off slightly, but could not say whether this was due to Pro- hibition TIGHE HANGS WASH OUT; CARMAN PLANT TENDS PRISON COWS Police Clubber and Former Nassau Detective Get New Jobs at Sing Sing. Charles Tighe and Carman Plant, who are in Sing Sing, have just been assigned to new jobs there. Tighe, who was @ policeman in this city before he clubbed several persons. a few months ago at Ninth Avenue and 46th Street. was trans- ferred from the awkward squad of common laborers to a Job in the laun- dry. Plant, who was a county de- tective and convicted of jparticipatton in auto thefts in Nassau County, was taken from the prison construction work and ordered to look after the prison’s © —— Speedy Break in Cott Orleans Exchi NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 13.—As a result of the Department of Agrioul- ture's revised estimate of the cotton crop there was a break of about $5.50 @ bale on the market yesterday. Within five minutes after the re- port was announced January dropped from 17,14-cgnts a pound to 16.02 and on New Charliehaplin's own story ef his __TripAbroad _| Follow This Humorous Narrative of the Comedian’s Experiences—Daily Instalments. CHARLIE HAS A “SPEECH” TO MAKE. < Meets the Mayor of South. | ampton and Leaves Car2- fully Prepared Speech in His Stateroom, So Can Only Shake Hands— » Which He Does With Whole Family. By Charlie Chaplin. (This is the eighth instalment of Charlie Chaplin's own story of his trip to Europe. Previous instalments have told of the deginning of his long vacation.) CORDS of messages have been S arriving all day. “Will’ you accept engage- ments?” “Will you dine with us?” “How about a few days in the country?" Icannot possibly an- swer them all. Not receiving re- Plies, they send wireless messages to the captain. “Mr. Lathom, is Mr. Chaplin on | board?” “Has my delivered 2” I have never received so many messages. “Will you appear on Tuesday?" “Will you dine here?" “Will you join a revue?” “Are you open for engagements?” “I am the greatest agent in the world.” One of the messages is from the Mayor of Southampton, welcoming me to that city. This is a source of great worriment. Welcomed by the Mayor. It will probably mean a speech. I hate speeches, I can't make them. This is the worst spectre of the night. In my sleeplessness I go back to my cabin and try to write down what I shall say, trying to antici- pate what the Mayor will say to me. I picture his speech of wel- message been March from 11.81 to 16.20, _THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, DE CEMBER 138, 1921, ' office, relief. ‘There are lots of men, women and children gathered about, I am in- troduced to the children. I am whirled around into the crowd and when I turn back I can't quite make out who is the Mayor. There seems to be a roomful of Mayors. Eventually I am dug from behind. I turn, I am whirled back by friendly or official assistance. Ah, here is the May I stand bewildered, twirling my thumbs, quite at a loss as to what is expected of me. The Mayor begins, I have been warned that it is going to be very formal. “Mr. Chaplin, on behalf of the citizens of Southampton"”— Nothing like I had anticipated. I am trying to think. Trying to hear precisely what he says. [ think I have him so far. But it Is nothing like I had anticipated. My speech doesn’t seem to fit what he is saying. I can't help it. 1 will use it anyhow, at least as much as I can recall. It is over, appreciation. written, with nary a gesture so laboriously rehearsed. INTRODUCED TO EVERYBODY. There come interruptions of ex- cited mothers with their children, “This is my little girl.” I am shaking hands mechanic- ally with everybody. From all sides autograph albums are being shoved under my nose. them off, protecting me as much as possible. I am aware that the Mayor Is still standing there, I am trying to think of something more to say. This was somewhat of a Famous Film I_ mumble some inane Nothing like I had “| TRY TO THINK OF SOME- THING MORE TO SAY BUT CAN'T UTTER A WORD.” brought forth after much prepara- tion by those who are always mak- ing speeches. It is their game, this speech-making, and I know I shall appear a hopeless dub with my reply, MAKING UP HIS SPEECH. But I attack it valiantly. I write sentence after sentence and then practice before the mirror. “Me. Mayor and the people of Southampton.” The face that peers back at me from the mirror looks rather silly. I think of Los Angeles and der how they would take ech there. But I persevere. I write more. I overcome that face in the looking glass to such an ex- tent that I want a wider audience, I call Carl Robinson. I make him sit still and listen. I make my speech several times, He is kind the first time and the second time, but after that he begins to got fidgety. He makes suggestions. 1 take ‘out some lines and put in others. I decide that jt is pre- pared and leave it. I am to meet the Mayor in the morning at 8 o'clock, E tually I get to bed and asleep, a fitful, tossing sleep, They wake me in the morning, People are outside my door. Carl comes in. “phe Mayor is upstairs waiting for you.” I am twenty minutes } late. This adds to my inefficiency. I am_ pushed and tumbled into my clothes, then taken by the arm | as if I were about to be arrested and led from my cabin, Good | Lord, I've forgotten my slip—my speech, my answer to the Mayor— with its platform gestures that T had labored with during the long night. I believed that I had created some new gestures never before attempted on platform or In pulpit, but I was lost without my copy. IN HIS PRESENCE AT LAST. But there is little time for re- grets, It doesn't take long to reach any place when that place is hold- ing something fearful for you. I | was before the Mayor long before 1 was ready tq see him. "This May "t true to type. He was a schoolmaster. Very pleasant concise, with tortoise shell rims to his glasses dealer. and with none of the ornaments of come. A masterpiece of oratory OPPENHEIM | FULTON STREET—BROOKLYN . Presenting Two New Models in Fashionable Strap Pumps BROOKLYN At a Price That Will Create Widespread Comment Two Models Illustrated a ©! Just received—a fascinating selection of exquisitely modeled Pumps, developed in Patent Leather, Black Satin and Black Glace Kidskin; Louis or walking heels, lightweight flexible soles. Also on Sale in Our New York Store REZNOR MFG, Co, chain and plush that I had antici- pated as part of the regalia of his Balance on Easy Pay- ments—No Interest Everybody enjoys the music produced by the VICTROLA—the_ kiddies as much as th& grown- ups. It is the machine you will eventually come to—so why experiment? GOETZ Carl is warning, WE CARRY EVERY STYLE IN STOCK 81 to 87 COURT, Co¥. Livingston St., BROOKLYN One Block from Borough Hal! Subway Station EASY TO REACH—OPEN EVENINGS All visions of language seem to have left me. I find myself mumb- ling, “This ts nice of you” and “I am very glad to mect you all.” Somebody whispers in my ear, “Say something about the English cinema.” “Say a word of welcome } to the English.” I try to and can't utter a word,'but the same excite- ment that had bothered me now comes forward to my ald, The formal handshaking is on, The Mayor introduces his wife. After shaking hands with hee T decide that jt Is al] a conspiracy to Introduce me to his whole fa y. “This is my ni o his wife, their child in-law,” and dozens of’others, T could quite unde nd why he was the Mayor. ‘They were all relatives. Ho had the vote of the city tied up in his i The and thrilling and I pleased with it all (Continued To-morrow.) Coprriaht. 11 Me Bri find that 1 am TAKE Ut TREATY WITH U. 8. BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 13 (As- sociated Press).—The bill ratifying the peace treaty between Hungary and the United States passed {ts first reading by unanimous vote in the National ity ANIA CLAIMS, si ening World.) 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