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The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Poison Snake, Brown
Paper, Page Holmes

HongkonE. Jan. 19.-Page Sherlock
Holmes. Here's a mystery to his lik-
ing A snake OF the species trimeresu-
rus erythurus, known to the Chinese
as kwo shU she. has just been mailed
TO a resident OF the European colony.
Its bite means instantaneous death
The parcel was posted at the general
postoffiCe. neatly wrapped in brown
cartridge paper. by a Coolie. The
Chinaman stated it contained bulbs
and was sent by a European woman.
A boy in the offiCe Of the receiver
oBened the box. and the snakes head
Garted at his hand. but he snapped the
lid down and escaped being bitten
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Moore's Rinlto-"The Wildcat of
Paris.s

Nisualizing a story that is found
ed upon the now historical meta
morphosis of the Paris Apache from
an urban maruder of the most vi
cious type to a patriot anxious to
die gloriously for the tricolor. THE
Wildcat of Paris" this weeks prin-
cipal photodTama Mt Moore's Rialto.
yesterday fairly thrilled capacity
: audiences with its turbulent action
and inspiring depletion of the life
of an underworld Joan of Arc. Pris-
ella Dean, in the title role, con-
tributed an impersonation worthy Of
a high place in the annals of the
screen.
The Wildcat of Paris" is unique
among pictures. 1t brings to the
silver sheet an authoritative study
of the environs and the habits of a
type of Partisan little known in this
country; it unfolds, too, a drama
in which the most stirring episodes
build directly and logically to a
climax of deep appeal and genuine
power.
The atmosphere of the pic
turesque haunts in which Paris
submerged tenth live their daily
lives and evolve their pitiful desti-
nies is created and sustained by the
camera in a manner that is wholly
convincing.
Priscilla Dean. in the role of Col
cite. who through her accidental as
sociation with an artist whose
studio she enters to rob reincarnates
the spirit OF Joan of Arc and leads
her band from it's cellar hiding
places to the defense of the re-
public. offers one of the most daring
portrayals celluloid has ever record
ed.
There is nothing apparently that
this intrepid young woman will not
venture, from rough and tumble
lighting with men three times Srr
size to scaling high walls and drop
! ping lightly through skylights. Miss
Deans work is truly notable.
The bill is completed by the usual
abbreviated picture features. some
in remarkably effective natural col
, ors; the orchestral rendition of Sc
lections from Lucia di Lammer-
moor" and Garden OF My Dreams"
played by Mr.. Breeskin as violin
solo.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Loew's Columbia-.Thc Common
CnuSSc

mon Cause" was enthusia stically re-
ceived yesterday at Loew's Columbia a
where it played to capacity audi
ences. The film inaugurates a new
type of war story in that it gives
what could well have been the genu-
inc happenings in the lives of the
characters it presents. The story
is one of human interest that touches
a responsive chord in the average
American, for it concerns the Amer
lean bit in the great war.
During the prologue, in which
such prominent women OF the stage
as Marjorie Rambeau, Julia Ar
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Father Kisses Son, Then
Shoots Self on Street

Scranton. Pa, Jan. ls.-Calling his
crippled anewsboy son TO his side,
Mike Hoblak. car repairer. kissed the
young man, then shot himself twice
in the left side.
The shooting occurred on the side
walk in front Of the American Bank
Of Commerce, on Lackawanna ave-
nue.. 1t was witnessed by hundreds OF
persons.
Hoblak is in the State Hospital. He
had been drinking for several days,
SAYS the son
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20

rapid and the action. OF necessity.
brisk and unremittingly interesting
Mr.. Lockwood possessed traits OF
clean-cut, American manliness that
equip him admirably to visualize
with complete success and great
personal credit the dashing ngure
OF Rupert Danza, the young student
at Columbia, who suddenly became
the dominant personality in a tur-
bulent principality. In the role OF
Althea Hanway. Miss de Remer lends
the picture a touch of ingenious
charm that lends it immediate dis
tinction.
The Strand bill is completed. as
usual. by the picturized current
events. topics of the day and an
exceptionally laughable Mutt and
Jen animated cartoon.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
SUNDAY THEATER OPENINGS

, thur. Irene Castle and Violet Hem
| ming as Columbia, Italia, France and
Britannia, respectively, the introduce
tion of these countries and their
reasons for entering the world con-
Migration was most generously ap-
plauded.
As Columbia fades away on. the
! screen the story launches forth and
Sylvia Dreamer and Herbert Raw
linson become the central figures of
near divorce story of New York.
Scenes before the New York Public
Library show the recruiting of the
early days of Americas participa-
tion and 1t is here that the third
person of the triangle sees the
common cause" in it's true light
and enlists.
The husband, wife and affinity
are brought together "over there"
and the splendid scenes which show
, how wars sacrifices burn out the
weak parts of men and women leay-
ing only the pure gold" of their
characters is most beautifully por-
trayed. -,
The Introduction of Lieut.. Law
renee Grossmith. famous English
comedian. as Private Tommy At
kins, and his pals, a French Poilu
and Yank produced constant
laugh, for their fun is of the truly
wholesome sort that has not been
told in such a delightful way be-
fore.
Every fash of this jovial trio pro-
voked a ripple through the audience
and added laugh to the situations
they produced. The epilogue con-
cluding this splendid feature shows
the justice of the common cause"
and how victory has brought the
basis for that lasting peace for
which our boys fought so well.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Husband Gone, Seeks
Divorce and 100000

New York. Jan. 19.-After expert
encing thirty-fiye years of marital
happiness Mrs Jennie NJ. Oppenhsim
has begun an action for her freedom
from Myron Fl. Oppenheim. in con-
junction with a demand that Miss
Martha Kridel. named as cores pond
ent. be required to pay her damages
OF 100000 for the alleged aliena-
ton OF his affection.
Mrs. Oppenheim asserted that her
affections began to wane
three years ago after he had made
the acduaintsHce OF Miss Kridel.
Since then, saws the plaintiff. Mr..
oppenheirf'r ioSc for her has been
:emplstaly destroyed
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Noore's strand-.The Great
Romance"

The most delightful romantic film
drama in which the late Harold
Lakewood was ever pictured is be-
ing presented at Moore's Strand the
frst four days of this week under
the title of The Great Romance.
The leading feminine role is played
with a freshness and charm. by Ruby
de Remer, a beauty of silent drama
THE Great Romance" discloses
unon the screen the story of young
American who falls heir TO an oh
scure European kingdom. and in
assuming the reigns of government
of his new possession becomes In
yoIved in a series of intrigues and
adventures. The developments are
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Winter Work on Land
For Girls of Britain

London-xEnElCnd will use its
women's land army of $4,000 MEM
bers throughout the winter. Thresh-
ing, for the husky ones. deseedinS
flax. delayed potato picking. arc
among the jobs provided for them.
Many more girls could be used IA
they Were available.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
The New NntionaI-"Miss SPRING
time

After all. it's diverting to spend
little time to see the lightly gay
production that Klaw and ErtnEer
chose to call Miss SprinEtime.'
which opened its return engage
rnent at the National yesterday. Edith
Allan carries the weight of the serI-
ouS action very successfully, and
with the able assistance of Harrison
Brockbank, a very delightful light
uperatic series are accomplished.
To come to the comedy part of
the piece. the Iaurels are well di-
vided between Florence Hope and
WAYNE Nunn. In her own way Miss
Hope, who, we learn, is from staid.
old Boston, puts forth the wiles OF
a trusting 81 wife who keeps an
eye on her friendly little husband.
The songs and dances incidental to
her part are thoroughly entertain
ing and commanded much applause
from an appreciative audience. OF
course Mr.. Num- had the bulge on
the comedy part, for he figured in
every scene and was the general
fixer throughout the action. He fixed
everything for every Cne but him
self. He finished as a bachelor. just
as he had entered the play.
There are several things that
could have been donS to improve
the chorus. Some team work in
the songs could scarcely detract
from the sOloists. and the chorus
seldom found sufficient ensemble
volume in the songs. 1t impressed
one as rather a small chorus for
| this reason.
As to the story-which was laid
somewhere where they have kro-
men instead OF dollars-the town OF
Pilota prepared to welcome its
favorite son. Signor Mario, famous
singer. who appeared incognito after
his message had been received that
he could not be present at the fes-
/ tivities. The busy chairman of the
reception committee suggested that
! the Gypsy photographer pose as
{ Mario, which he did only to dazzle
| the aspiring Rosie, daughter of the
village duggist, who wanted a stage
career Miss Allan, as Rosie. won
her greatest distinction in the song
MY Castle in the Air" in the sec
ond act.
II was in this act also that Miss
Hope. Mr.. Hunter and Mr.. Num-
made such a big hit with their bur-
letta The Old Fashioned Drama,
with dances and antics to suit the
piece. Quite a piece of scenic eX-
| travagance was accomplished in tha
| third and last act. showing the
stage in Signor Marto's studio. The
| ensemble was particularly beauti-
| full. After following he ambition
to the city and the big studio, she
| is persuaded by Mario to give up her
dream of the stage and give her
heart to Paul, the editor of the
| PilOta Gazette, who has loved her
always.
/ In the narrow scope of the. story
I a number of very splendid situa-
/ tioDs are effected and the comedy
| of Miss Hope stands out as a splen-
did accomplishment in comparison
with the rapid fun OF Mr.. Mum.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Draining Zuider Zee
Planned by Wilhelm

Amsterdam. Jan. l9.-Wnhelm. ex-
Kaiser, now would be known as a
great engineer. He has studied the
plans of the Dutch government for
draining the Zuider Zee and worked
out plans of his own which he con-
siders infinitely better. At other times
he gets excited in discussion of Ger
man painters.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Moore's Gardcn-.Dangcr, Go SLOW

1t has remained for her latest
camera subject. Danger. Go Slow
the outstanding feature of the
photoplay bill at Moorc's Garden the
first four days OF this week. to
furnish Mae MUIR with the most
fruitful opportur Of her career
in silent drama.
Danger. Go Slow" is a comedy
drama in which are combined much
of the same intense dramatic inter-
est and suspense. the same ei"insn.
Of pathos, the same delightful COM
edy touches and the same climacter-
ic power that made of Turn to the
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Gayefy-Iew keIIy.

Jack Singer presented the Lew
Kelly show and the inimitabIe Kelly
himself to the Gayety Theater
patrons yesterday in a new bur-
lesque, entitled "Camouflage" with
Kelly in his role as Prof. Dope" a
review is almost superfluous. Kel-
Iy's name is "enuff"
The dope artist" introduced many
new skits. along with entertaining
lines. Kelly is ably assisted in the
comedy parts by Harry d. Ward and
Vic Casmore. Casmore. as French
count. Is exceptionally good.
Miss Lucille Maniou. tha Attsae.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Preserve Birthplace
Of Lloyd George

London.-Property in Ardwick, Man
chester, on which stands the birth
place of Lloyd George, has been pur-
chased by Sir Graham Wood. The
premier's birthplace will be presented
intact to the Manchester corporation.
but the other buildings will make way
for a workship for the training OF dis
abled soldiers and sailors.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Lyceum-ssThe Avlators,.


Bombshells of joy were dropped
right on peaceful Pennsylvania ave
nure yesterday during the two per-
formances at the Lyceum Theater
by The Aviators." a timely titled
burlesque extravaganza which
pleased two big houses. They will
be the attraction at the Lyceum
for the remainder of the week, with
daily matinees.
Ethel Shutta scored a big per-
sonal hit in a repertoire of new
song hits that went over with
pleasing effect Miss Shutta also
danced her way into the graces of
the audiences at the opening per-
formances.
The cast of THE Aviators." is
composed of some of burlesque's
most prominent artists. including
; Millie Loveridge. Eleanore Revere,
Charles Neil. Mic Glynn and James
McIninery. The plot of the play.
which is in two acts and eight
scenes. deals with incidents around
a girls training school for aviation.
As an added attraction Frank
Lalor. producer of the offering, pre-
sented his living models who eX-
hibited some of the latest dress
fashions and interpreted a number
of the familiar art poses.
The chorus of The Aviators," ,"
composed of sixteen pretty girls, ap-
peared in the numbers and en-
sembles to good advantage.
Manager Thomas yesterday placed
a big petition in the lobby OF the
Lyceum for patrons to sign, thus
registering a public protest against
the proposal of Congress to raise
the war tax on theater tickets to
20 per cent of their value. With
very few exceptions. patrons of
both shows signed the petition yes
terday. 1t will be sent to the Com
gressional committee which has un-
der consideration the question of
raising the theater war tax.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Output of Gold in
Africa Threatened

Cape Town-Onc Of the Rand
gold mines is reported about to
close down and the low grade mines
are in a serious condition as a re-
suit of the high cost Of explosives.
The government is expected to take
a hand for the output OF gold must
be increased rather than lowered.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20

tive prima donna. leads the feminin.
contingent and renders many num-
bers which met with the approval
of both crowded houses yesterday.
Her offering, Smiles in ragtime,
took the house by storm. Misses
Leona Earl and May Alberts assist
in song and dance numbers.
The production is staged in two
acts and nine scenes in which the
entire cast punch across the special
ly written music of tuneful and
catchy songs. The chorus is one of
the largest that has appeared at
the Gayety this season. The girls
are well-drilled and have dazzling
costumes.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20
Southeast Washington
Personal News Notes

AnaCostIa Council No. 10, Junior Or
der of United American Mechanics
has elected the following officers: w.
r. Mccullough. councillor; j. T. An
Iderson. vice councillor; Richard a. ES-
klep, recording secretary tre-eiected)' ;
d. Simpson, assistant recording
: secretary; J. \. Frye. financial
secretary: w. J. Mitchell. chap
lain: Paul Hagan. inside sentinel; ].
W. Smithson. outside sentinel; F. G.
Prather. trustee. J. \. Smithson and
]. D. Simpson will represent this coun-
Gil at the District convention to be
held at Star SpangIed Banner Council
No S. on January 81. at which time
two representatives to the National
Council will be chosen.
Robert Ernest Padgett of V street
southeast whose wife, May Agnes
Padgett was killed in an automobile
accident November last while cross
ing the railroad tracks in Hyatts-
vile, has filed suit against the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company at
Marlboro for $4,000. Ten thousand dol
lars is asked for the S-year-old son
of the dead HoEasBs s20.aa for-hsr
! mother. Mrs. Matte NJ, Krkley. and
$1,000 for Mr.. Padgett. The petition
alleges that when the automobile
reached the crossing the gates were
open. but when il started to cross it
was struck by train.
Gilbert r. Lee. husband Of Edith j.
Lee. died az his nome in Talbert
street southeast on Saturday last, fol-
lowing a long Illness. Besides his
wife. who was Miss Edith Tew. he is
survived by one son. Gilbert, jr.
Loyalty Council No. 70. Daughters
OF America. Of Southeast. has ap-
ointed a committee to arrange for a
valentine party and dance to be held
in Naval Lodge Hall February H.
Members Of Myrtle Lodge. No >.
knights of Pythias. met yesterday
afternoon and arranged to attend the
funeral this afternoon of Henry T.
Adams. l3I Kentucky avenue south
east, at o'clock American-Jefferson
Council, No. L. Junior order of United
American Mechanics, of which Mr..
Adams was also. a mGmber, will also
be represented.
Rev. DR.. Curran. missionary Of the
Episcopal diocese of Washington. oc-
Cupied the pulpit yesterday in En-
manuel Church. and delivered a stir
ring sermon Rev w. o. Roome. the
\ pastor. occupied the pulpit in Christ
Church, G street southeast.
Mineola Tride. No. II, Improved
Order of Red Men. has installed Off
GERS for the ensuing term as fol-
lows: Prophet. A. a. Grimes; sachem
r. A. Humphries; senior sycamore
William Rowan: junior sycamore
Z. d. Jacobs; chief OF records. q
E. Baxter; collector of wampum, w
n. Swindells; keeper of wampum. w
c. White; first sanap. A. H. Dyer
second sanap. Henry Smith: guard
of wigwam, A. V. Myers; guard ot
forest, Louis WeigeL
Campbell NJ. E. Church is conduct
ing a series Of revival meetings un.
der direction OF the pastor. Rev. G
H. West. Last night DIR. NJ. 2. Tun-
nell delivered a special address.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20

Rev. DR.. Curran, missionary Of the
Episcopal diocese Of Washington. oc-
cupied the pulpit Yesterday in En-
manuel Church. and delivered a stir
ring sermon. Rev. w. o. Roome, the
pastor. occupied the pulpit in Christ
Church, G street southeast
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20

Loyalty Council No. 70. daughters
OF America. Of Southeast. has ap-
ointed a committee to arrange for
valentine party and dance to be held
in Naval Lodge Hall February H.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-20

Gilbert r. Lee. husband Of Edith J.
Lee. died az his nome in Talbert
street southeast on Saturday last, fol-
lowing a long Illness. Besides his
wife. who was Miss Edith Tew. he is
survived by one son. Gilbert, jr.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-26
President in Message to Senate
On Continuance of Troops in Russia

The exact location from time to time
of American troops Is, however, sub
ject to change by the direction of Gen.
Graves.
The instructions to Gen. Graves di-
reefs him not to interfere in Russian
affairs, but to support Mr.. Stevens
wherever necessary, The Siberian rail-
road is not only the main artery for
transportation In Siberia, but 1t Is the
only open access 70 European Russia to-
day. The population of Siberia, whose
resources have been almost exhausted
by the long years of war and the cha
otto conditions which have existed
there. can be protected from a further
period of chaos and anarchy only by
the restoration and maintenance of
traffic along the Siberian railway
The population OF western Siberia
and the forces Of Admiral Kolchak are
entirely dependent upon these railways.
The Russian authorities in this coun-
try succeeded In shipping large guam
titles of Russian supplies to Siberia and
the secretary of war Is now contracting
with the great cooperative societies
which operate throughout European and
Asiatic Russia to ship further supplies
to m BET the needs OF the civilian popu-
lation. The Kolchak government is
also endeavoring to arrange for the pur-
chase of medical and other Red Cross
supplies from the war department and
the American Red Cross is itself at
tempting the forms OF relief for which
1t is organized. All elements of the
population in Siberia look to the United
States for assistance. This assistance
cannot be given to the population of
Siberia. and ultimately to Russia. If the
purpose entertained for two years to
restore railway traffic is abandoned.
The presence OF American troops Is a
vital element in this effort The SER
vices of Mr.. Stevens depends upon it.
and, In point of serious moment, the
plan proposed by Japan expressly pro-
Vides that Mr.. Stevens and all foreign
railway experts shall be withdrawn
when the troops are withdrawn.
OF inealculabie Value.
The purpose of the continuance of
troops in Siberia Is that we.
with the concurrence of the great
allied powers, may keep open a neces-
sary artery Of trade. and extend to the
vast population OF Siberia the economic
aid essential to It In peace time, but in
under the conuit which
have followed the prolonged and ex-
participation by Russia In the
war against the central powers. This
was obviously of incalcu-
liable value to the allied cause and in
A very particular way commends the
exhausted people who suffered from II |
TO such assistance as we can render |
In bring about their industrial and eco
nomic rehabilitation. Very respectfully |
yours,
(signed) WOODROW WILSON.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-07-26
to hold a fair election in which
men and women take part.

In the matter of the contention re-
sarding the authorization of sepa-
rate ballot boxes for women by reso-
luton rather than by statute, the
court says: "Of course this reso-
luton was not effective to confer any
additional power on our election of :
hcers or to amend any existing law.
| The resolution, however, can be
looked to as an expression of the
| opinion of the legislature and as an
expression of legislative advice. The
| election officers get all their power
| from the legislature and II the legis-
lature had supposed that these Of
| 1cers lacked power to provide sepa-
rate ballot boxes, the legislature
would have conferred such power by
statute in order to accomplish the
purposes of the suffrage act. Since
the legislature. however. passed no
statute, but merely adopted this reso-
luton, we may take IL as an express
sion of the legislative opinion that the
election officers had all the power
necessary and the resolution was
offered as advice from the legislature
as to how much power was to be
exercised.
I'VE think there is no neces-
sity for preparing different bal
lots for women and no such thing
should be attempted where the
Dorteh law prevails, in view of
the very specific regulations Of
our statutes as to the form of
ballots to be used. The women
can simply check off the names
of the presidential electors for
whom they wish to vote. II the
names of candidates for other
offices are cross marked on ball
lots placed in the women's box,
such marks will be disreearded.
Additional Rights,
In addition to the right to vote
for municipal officers and electors for
president and vice. president, the suf-
frage act before us undertakes to
confer upon women the right to vote
upon all questions or propositions
submitted exclusively TO a vote of
the electors of municipalities. How
ever, under Section 20, of Article II,
women may not vote in municipal
elections on the proposition of Civ
ing or lending the credit of a city or
town to, or in aid of. any person,
company, association or corporation,
such an election being a constitu-
tional election in the sense that none
but the qualified voters" under the
constitution can participate therein"
This does not refer to elections on
bond issues.
THE objections to this act have