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Williams news., 1919-09-19

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Williams news., 1919-09-19
BAKE AND COOK THE THERMOMETER
 WAY

Take the "guess'' out of your cooking by using Taylor oven thermometer It registers all temper atures from 100 to 600 degrees Farenheit and will save its cost many times by the baking failures which It Will prevent
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The Washington times., 1919-09-01
LITTLE WET SPELL
FORUS.EFORECAST
Drys Not to Try to Bridge
Time Between War Act
and January II.

NEW YORK, Sept 1.-Prohibition
leaders. including prominent Officials
OF the AntisalOon League, have de-
cided that Il would not be wise to try
to enact legislation to bridge over the
time between the proclamation Of
peace and the full demobllization Of
the army. and the time the Federal
prohibition amendment goes into ef-
feet next January, says a copyrighted
dispatch to the New York World
Men high up in the movement that
has put the nation dry say the plan to
tax liquor OK the market has been
abandoned
The Antisaloon League has not
adopted this as a policy, but its most
successful workers have come 20 the
conclusion that any attempt to rush
through q bill to prohibit the sale OF
liquor during any time that may come
between the formal close OF the war
and the operation Of the constitutional
amendment would be a mistake.
THE question OF giving people one
more chance TO take a drink without
violating the law and stock up for the
drought il going to be put squaFely
up to Senator Lodge and his fellow
opponents Of the League OF Nations"
said DR.. z. C. DinWiddie, legislative
superintendent Of the Anti-Saloon
League. The army will soon be
ready for the proclamation. Up to
last night 3,26T.103 officers and men
had been demobilized. Demobilization
will be completed by the first OF octo-
Der.
But the President cannot declare
peace until the treaty is over. He
has been told by the Attorney Gen
eral that the war will continue until
the peace proclamation Is issued and
that will be when the treaty Is rati-
fed. II the ratification OF the treaty
and the rehabilitation OF the army
are over during September. the proc
Iamation will follow and there will
follow the three months OF liquor
making and selling"
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
mrrRoPoLITAN.

''The Spite Bride" q photo-rofnanee
whose piuqancy quite equals the
promise OF its title, starring olive
Thomas, yesterday was revealed for
the first time in Washington as the
chief feature OF the bill at crandaIl's
Metropolitan Theater.
Olive Thomas II particularly well
cast In this subject, her role being
that OF Tessa Doyle, half Of vaude-
willie sister act" Billy SWayne, Z
metropolitan idIer, who failed to en-
list the enthusiastic cooperation Of
the society butterfly he planned 20
make his wife, arranged an inn
Iromptu wedding with anyone who
will essay matrimony for 81 900 and
an immediate trip to Reno. During
the intermission at the AlhambFa
Music Hall, Tessa fs nominated for
the honor OF becoming Mrs. SWayne.
Tessa later. grows heartily sick OF the
whole AFFAIR and deserted 20 become
secretary TO . fashionable war work
er. Her employer happens 70 be the
senior Mrs. Swayne which paved the
way 70 a delightful denouement.
The biu for the current week at
the Metropolitan is supplemented by
q laughabls bueolic farce, "Yaps and
Yoksls," starring Jimmie Aubrey. the
news pistorial and special overture.
''The Mil on the Clih," excellently
rendered By the symphony.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
CRANDAEEa.

saiome asked for the head OF John
the Baptist as q reward for pleasing
King HeFod with the dance OF the
seven wells. Mira Sacky, the beauti-
ful mermaid in ''The Woman Michael
Married. who had saved the life Of
the boy-pal OF q rich young society
bachelor, exaeted from the grateful
man that he marry her-a profes-
sional diver and sWimmer-just marry
her and give her his name and q part
OF his money. That was All!
Such IL the basis Of the plot OF
Bessie Barfiscale's most recently re-
leased photoplay starring vehicle.
which was shown as the feature OF
the bill at Crandall's Theater yester-
day and viii be continued as the
major attraction ct that house
through Tuesday.
One feature Of the picture which
cannot but arouse the envious admir-
alton OF the unfair sex is found IN
the picturesqueness OF the magnin-
cent costumes worn by the star. The
men. perhaps, win be equally attract
ed BY the spectacle OF Miss Barris-
Gale executing intricate dives clad IN
q silken, one-piece bathing garment
OF ultra-smart design.
The bill is completed BY an array
Of abbreviated picture subjects and
orchestral accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
KNIcKERBOcKER.

In Her First Kiss" the pictorial
absurdity that constitutes the secon.
dary Aim feature on the bill at Gran
dall's Kniekerbocker Theater the hrsl
two days Of this week. the players
seem to run unusual risk OF becoming
permanent casualties BY driving motor
cars through the sides OF brick houses
toying with high-poWer pfotectiles
which In time explode, and taking
lightly the earnest animosity Of seY.
eral ill-tempered animals. This par
ticulGr Sunshine Comedy runs lts
hilarious length without developlns
anything that may be deemed even
q suggestion Of plot, but II that be &
defect IN photo-eomedy any more than
It is in musical comedy. the deficiency
ls more than made up BY the origi-
nality Of the pictured episodes and the
maze Of photographic tricks.
Another short-reel feature that Inn
mensely pleased yesterdays capacity
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
SEEKS MORE MONEY
FOR DISABLED men

Correction Of inequalities In the
War Risk act, which work hardship
on wounded soldiers, sailors, and ma
rines. is sought BY a resolution in
troduoed in the Senate BY Senator
Gore OF Oklahoma
Under the existing law, allowances
70 wounded men are reckoned on
base pay" with the result that dis
abied men receive payments which
are often far from meeting their
needs. Senator Gore believes that a
tairer way would be to make the per-
eeutage OF disability the basis upon
which allowances are computed.
The discomfort among wounded vet
erans OF the war over what they
claim is an unfair and inadequate sys-
TEN Of allowances was first brough.
to the attention OF Senator Gore by
Mrs. Gore. she and other women Of
Congress have been actively engaged
In Red Cross work, and the situation
in which the wounded men are placed
BY the operation OF the War Risk act
vas learned from the men themselves
while they we're being taken out for
rides.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
CARRIERS
OPEN CONVENTION

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-More
than 1000 "men in gray" are here to
attend the annual convention OF the
National Association Of Letter Car
riers, beginning today, lasting
throughout the week.
The, opening session OF the con-
Ventioh was held at Moose hall this
morning and was addressed by z. j.
Callel, representing Mayor Smith,
and Edward J. Gainor, OF Muneie, Ind,
national president OF the organiza.
tion.
OF the topics to be taken up at
the meeting are matters Of postal
legislation, creation Of a voluntary
retirement fund for veteran post
men, and other questions affecting
the associations welfare.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
STRAND.


Billie Burke, the famous stage and
screen star, delighted at MOore's
Strand Theatsr last night where she
appeared In her latest Paramount
Artcraft picture, "The Misleading
The story eenters around pretty
week.
The storm eeuters around pretty
Mrs. Betty Taradine. who has taken
into her home Ia q small New Eng
land town. two convalescing ofIieers-
q Colonel Preedy and his aide. Capt
Peter Rymlil-and because she and
her chum, Penelope Mon. live there
alone. the Rev. Abmfose Llptrott and
his sister, Miss Tahitha, are quite con-
eeFned over the scandal
Betty has q husband somewhere-he
left her years before because she Wa
hopelessly extravagant-and when her
bank Informs her she has again over
drawn her account she gets an idea;
she announces the death Of her hus-
band On South Africa, IN order 70 coll
iect his life insurance. Complications
arise when Captain Rymill arrives and
proves to be none other than the
dead husband; the situation con
tinues 70 grow worse until matters
get into an awful jam-to the on
locker Il seems that the most clever
scenario writer would never Be able
to straighten them out and feunite the
lovers.
exceptional supporting subjects,
such as the Strand News, Burton
Holmes TFaVelogue, Topics Of the Day,
and q most diveFting comedy complete
an opening bill that Is worthy OF the
name In every sense Of the word.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
GARDEN.


Seldom has a photoplay 50 pro-
foundly stirred a Washington audi.
ence as did the Paramount-Artcraft
super-prOduction, The Miracle Man,
at MOore's Garden Theater yesterday
where it opened for a weeks run.
The story centers around a white
haired patriarch Of the hills who Ia
credited with power to heal the sick
and crippled. News of his prowess
reaches Tom Burke, leader Of an un-
scrupulous band Of crooks in New
fork's Chinatown. He conceives the
idea Of using the healer for CONNER
cial purposes and taking the pro-
ceeds for himself and his pals, Rose,
the Dope and the Frog.
Burke journeys to the village where
the patriarch lives, and, by pretend
ing TO be IN succeeds in establishing
himself in the old mans cottage.
Thither come Rose, who poses as a
sweet, innocent girl, and the others.
On the train the Frog makes use Of
his ability 70 throw his body out of
joint and attracts the attention Of
Richard King, who is travelling In
his private car with his invalid sis
ter. The Frog announces that he is
going to the Miracle Nan to be cured,
which announcement newspaper
man hears, and, scenting 4 good story
decides TO follow. King in turn is
inspired to seek help from the same
source for his sister. They arrive az
the village. Coached by Burke, the
Frog crawls in his distorted shape,
to the Miracle Mans door, and, when
the healer appears pretends to be
suddenly able TO stand erect. But
something unforeseen happens, q
cripple boy who has been looking on,
utters a shout and, throwing his
crutches away, rushes to the
patriarch's feet, and Claire King, due
to the tense excitement recovers use
Of her limbs and rises from the wheel
chair which has held her from child
hood.
The weeks following see Burke
growing rich on the bequests OF
healthy people, but a gradual change
takes place in his pals, under the
beneheent influence OF the patriarch.
Only Burke is untouched. When he
thinks King is about to win Rose, his
sweetheart, he threatens to kill him.
Then suddenly, in a great wave OF
remorse, he seeks and finds the peace
Of soul he yearns for, thereby win
ming Rose and a brighter future.
A musical score in every way hitting
and on the same high plane as the
main attraction. is rendered By the
Gardens augmented orchestra, which.
together with exceptional short reels,
completes wonderful bill.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
At The Resorts
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Thousands Of holiday seekers are
thronGing Glen Echo park this after
noon and il the weather is fine to-
night a record breaking crowd is ex.
pected. In anticipation of such q
Labor Day crowd the management OF
the resort arranged a car service that
will enable its visitors to make the
trip expeditioUsly and in comfort.
All of the numerous amusements
of the resort were tuned up for the
big day and special features added.
A matinee dance has been arranged.
Yesterday, both afternoon and eve
ming, the grounds were thronged.
From the first concert until the, final
number the crowd was numerous
enough to keep everything going At
top speed and all Of the amusement
devices were in great demand.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01

eRorts Of Mrs. Wilson woodrow. the
famous novelist.
The production sets forth q
refutation OF the thesis that ''once
a crook. always a crook. Dramatic
ally speaking, IL injects into this
thesis the element Of romantic ten
dePness and from the combination Il
evolves q new condition OF happiness
and prosperity erected on the ashes Of
two ruined pasts. Williams assumes
the role OF q man brought low By
circumstances who is rejuVenated
and lifted by q woman's love and in
rising, lifts with him from the
depths another character whose life
was closely linked with his own.
The Columbia also shoWs q hne
Mutt and Jeff" cartoon, q side-split-
ting Strand comedy. the LoeW's News
Events, all tied together with q
musical accompaniment that Is su-
perb.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
GEN. G0RGAS MAY DIRECT
GUAYAoUIL SANITATION

GUAYAQUIL. Ecuador, Sept l.
Maj. Gen. W. c. Gorgas, former sur
geon general Of the United States
army, will assume technical direction
Of the sanitation OF Guayaauil il
money for the work is supplied by the
municipality or the Republic govern
ment it was announced here. Cen
eral Gorgas is now in Peru inVesti-
eating sanitary conditions.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
Voice From America
Picked Up By Wireless
Station In Norway

CHR1STIANIA, Sept. LIT is
announced from Bergen that the
government wireless station there
was called twice on Tuesday by a
voice speaking from some station
on the American coast.
The words were not dis
tinguishable, but signals from the
same station in the Morse code
were answered by wireless, both
questions and answers being per-
fectly clear.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
PALACE.

wallace Reid gives clear nantes
tation Of his ability to fight as wen
as make love IN ''The valley Of the
Giants" the powerful Paramount
Aircraft adaptation of the story Of
the same name by Capt Peter B.
Kyne, which was presented at Loew's
Palace Theater yesterday for its irst
Washington showings.
THE Valley Of the Giants" COM
bines a forceful viriiity Of action with
q charm and q sweetness of romantic
appeal that is tear-compelling, and
the whole has been worked out
against q scenic background Of the
most singular and awe-inspiring
beauty. 1t depicts the story Of z
youngsters fght TO protect from un-
scrupulOus industrial and financial
forces q strip Of redwood glade. He
falls in love with the daughter Of his
arch-enemy, and IL is only through
her efforts that he finally triumphs
over. the evil forces.
Sennett's 'sThe Dentist" is the
laugh-maker, and the Palace Orches-
ira gives striking overture number
with Suppe's Morning, Noon and
Night"
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
MARSHALL HALL.

While Labor Day usually marks the
closing Of the summer resort season.
Il is the present expectation to keep
Marshall Hall open to the public 50
long as the agreeable weather lasts
The steamer Charles Macalester win
continue it's schedule Of three daily
trips from the Seventh street wharves
al 10 r. m, 2:30, and 6:l5 p. m, and
will stop At Mt Vernon TO receive
and discharge passengers on the first
two trips named. daily excepting
Sunday.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
CHEsAPEAKE BEACH.

A record attendance is expected at
Chesapeake Beach today. Continuous
train service between the District line
and the beach will be maintained from
$50 a. m. until late afternoon.
Fishing and Grabbing are both at
their best. Bathing in the surf is de-
lightful, and boating and canoeing
have many followers. All of the
boardwalk amusements will be in full
blast today. Free dancing will be an
all-day attraction.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
RIALTO.

A@A4A4AOa
THE Right 70 Happiness" the new
Universal-JewelI photo-dramA, which
opened a weeks engagement At the
Rialto last night proved to be an un-
usually masterful Offering both in
theme and acting.
Dealing with q vital question Of
the day It is interpreted by q magnif-
cent cast headed by AEiss Dorothy
Phillips and including william Stow
en-, Robert Anderson. Henry Barrows,
winter Hall, Margaret Mann, Stan
hope Wheateroft, and Alma Bennett.
Allen Holubar. who Incidentally flled
similar position with Miss Phillips
other feature picture, 'Srhe Hearts OF
Humanity" Is the director as well
as the author. while the scenario is
furnished by the Olga Linek School.
The Right to Happiness'' deals
with the fallacy Of the radical doc
trine, and tears away the mask from
the star chamber sessionsyof the Rus
sian agitatora 1t also drives home
to its audience that an industry that
cuts wages below the living level,
that refuses to employ former serv-
ice men who return to their old jobs
and an Industry that permits the
NOEAAuA NO4QAAAona 20 De uua8Le 9nQ
unhealthy, canot servive
Miss Phillips, as the leading char
acter, surmOunts . difficult dual role
with such artistry as 70 impress one
that she is the feminine counterpart
OF the notorious "Dr. Jekyl and Mr..
Hyde" AS Sonia, daughter OF the
Russian revolution, she scorches her
way through the Industrial district Of
New York and singes the parchment
upon which law is written with the
fiery torch Of radicalism. But as
Vivian Hardcastle. the twin sister Of
Sonia. q child Of wealth, she Is the
pampered hothouse flower with no
consciousness Of the misery around
her.
The two sisters have been separ-
ated nineteen years before, during q
pogrom that bathed the Jewish quar-
ter OF old ST. Petersburg in blood.
Their meeting at the home of their
father, where Sonia is leading q
erased mob, is the dramatic crisis OF
the production.
Added enjoyment is found In the
musical program with which the big
Rialto orchestra has equipped II.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
POLI's


Daddy Long Lega" featuring
Mary Pickford, which is appearing
this week at PolPs Thester. Is truly
one Of the biggest flms OF the year,
and is undoubtedly quite the best
thing that the talented young lady
Of the-curls has ever done.
It is the love story OF an orphan,
who got of to a bad start in life
in an ashcan, and who, during the
long years Of childhood, has known
no other home than that within the
cherries walls Of the John GFieF
Home for Orphans.
Here she mothers all the other
youngsters all the while craving for
the beautiful things of life which are
denied her. Finally through the
miniBtrations Of a humane trustee
OF the home. she is sent TO college
by one Jarvis Pendleton. His identi-
ty is, not known to Judy. and In
fancy, she pictures him as a tall
man. hence her loveyname for him Of
Daddy Long Legs.
PendletOn falls in love with her
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
THE CAST

WIN out SpTlukllnR OF an auul-
ence-due. no doubt. to the actors
strike and the rumor OF a possible
last-minute closing Of the National by
= walkout OF the musicians and stage
hands-"Pollyanna." the glad play,
opened last night for a weeks en-
gagement
Sparkling and eherVescent with
gladness and the formula for glad !
ness, the comedy carries with Il just
enough pathos to thump the heart
strings early in the action, holding
them taut throughout.
Despite the actors strike, Mr.. Tyler
has managed to gather a remarkably
ine cast for the production. Viola
Harper in the role OF PoIlyanna, orig
inally carried by Patricia Collinge and
later by Helen Hayes, gives an ap-
pealing impersonation Of the wistfuI
little orphan on whose life and the
incidents thereto the play is based.
Miss Harper is an actress Of the
first water. Delighting her audience
with the bubbling and wholesome hu-
NOR OF precocious youth, she rises to
the height OF her part in the skillful
handling OF the pathos which has
been so cleverly interviewer in the
play. Her voice, remarkably clear
and musical. Is in close harmony with
the personality which so ideally suits
her to the role.
The story of Pollyanna stands out
among the novels of recent years. II
is familiar to drama enthusiasts and
readers. Like Daddy Long Legs" Il
is a play that has retained its popu-
larity and does not wear with time.
Its reception at the National last
night was as cordial as when II was
first shown in washington.
Pollyanna is the daughter of mis-
sionaries. Her parents dying when
she Is still very young, PollyaHna
goes to live with an aunt An unweI-
coined waif, she plays the role Of an
innocent cupid and successfully un-
winds the entanglements Of an un-
happy romance Of twenty years stand
ing. Her innocent philosophy carries
her into the hearts OF all who meet
her, and with the subtle innocence
that typifies her she proves an ad-
mirable exponent Of the glad game"
Due probably to some trouble with
Actors Equity, Harold Macarthur, who
was programmed to play the role of
Jimmy Bean, grown-up. failed to an
pear. The last-minute substitution
Of q young woman dAmpens somewhat
q scene that was intended to be one
Of the NEST effective of the entire
play.
William Blaisdell, IN the role OF
Jimmy Bean, the boy, won applause
from his audience and gave exeep-
tional support to Miss Harper
Fanny d. Hall, Gertrude Rivers.
Helen Guerney. Katherine Rober.
George Alison, A. W. MacColin, Gar
land Garden. and d. J. Hamilton 20
TO make up an admirable cast.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
narArE rAxEn a-.ooo.ooo.

Inheritance taxes approximating
$1,000 900 will be paid into Govern
nent Golfers by administrators OF the
estate of Andrew Carnegie. The tax
must be paid before the estate Is di-
vided. The exact amount of the tax
cannot be determined until exemp-
tions have been made for sums left
to charitable and educational institu-
tions.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01

as does Jimmy MacBride a college
freshman. Judy's fear OF her past
leads her to hide her love fer Daddy
Long Legs, and he in turn fears that
he is too old for her. Eventually, Of
course, light breaks through -he
dark clouds, and happiness comes 20
the one.time orphan.
The nrst two reels OF the picture
abound in delicious comedy, chief Of
which is the 'prune-strike" led by
Judy, and second the uproarious re-
suits Of her and q yellow "purp" in
dulging too deeply in q stray jug Of
hard cider.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
COLUMBIA

An unusual combination Of star and
story served to open the season Of
1890 at LoeW's Columbia theater
which had been thoroughly renovated
and beautifed for the opening of the
season. The star is Earle Williams
and the story is The Hornets Nest"
representing one Of the best writing
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
at the TheQters---
GARRICK.

With many new faces in the cast,
the Garrick Players present in quite
their old-styls perfection a laughable
farce, "Here Comes the Bride" which
is naughty and undressed in spots and
funny ali the time.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
NATIONAL.

KlaW & Erlanger and George c. Ty-
Ter present "PoIlyanna," q comedy in
four acts by Catherine Chrisholm
Cushing, based on the novel Of the
same name by Eleanor H. Porter.
The Washington times., 1919-09-01
Carly Week Bills at Capitals MoUie Houses

audiences at the Kniekerboeker was
the new issue OF the news pictorial
The chiefffeature Of the bill is
aThe Spite Bride" A complete review
Of this subject win be found IN con-
neetion with the Metropolitan Theater