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The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Rev. Lamkins Condemns
Laws Which Draw the
Color Line.

Preaching on The Sins OF a Ma
tion" yesterday morning. the Rev.
S. Geriah Lamkins. pastor OF McKin-
ley Memorial Baptist Church. Fourth
and l. streets northwest. blamed those
who sit passively and allow the gov
eminent to commit sins by placing
upon the statute books laws that are
offensive to God and man."
Touching on riots here, he prophe-
sled oblivion for a government which
would allow its people to neglect or
refuse to respect law and order and
substitute mob rule.
In my opinion. the American peo-
pie should remove as soon as possible
the cause of riots and mob rule by
catching a new vision OF the rights
OF all its citizens" he said. There
should be no cOlor-line nor sectional
ism In america. With this for our
guiding principle. we shall be a united
people, one and indivisible."
Displaying an American flag from
the pulpit, the pastor made an appeal
for n higher universal spirit OF pa
triotism.
We have followed this flag in every
conflict since the foundation OF this
government" he said. What is vital
to the interest of the entire American
people is of vital interest to every
citizen, regardless OF race or color.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
LOe~'s PaIace-wiIIiam 5. Hart in
wagon Tracks"

The combination of William s. Hart
star. and c. Gardner Sullivan, author,
has long been regarded as a four-ac
combination in tho cinema world and
when one looks back over the success
sion of Harc IrILIApns, one finds e.
Gardner Sullivan's fine scenario hand
in his biggest successes. For the same
reason. Wagon Tracks" the latest
Hart-Sullivan production. which was
shown to Washington yesterday as
the feature Of the Palace program, is
one OF those Hart pictures which will
live long in memory and continue to
be included among Hart's best screen
endeavOrs.
Wagon Tracks" is the expressive
title of this story of life, love and
retribution along the old Santa Fe
trail. Hart is seen in the role of
"Ruckskin" Hamilton. a desert guide.
who meets a river boat from st.
Louis only to discover that his broth
er. a passenger. had been slain. Buck
skin" accompanies a party Of passen-
gers into the plains, believing that one
of the men i'll the party is the slayer
Of his brother. His knowledge OF
human nature proves true. The slay-
or is the brother of a girl the guide
has learned to love. and in the grim
processes of retribution which finally
ovsrtakc the slayer in the desert.
"BUckshin" lays the foundation of a
new happiness with the woman he
cherishe5
c. Gardner Sullivan has drawn his
tale with a fine restraint and this note
has been carefully preserved in the
production. Hart. as the desert hero
gives another OF those virile interpre-
tationS which have come to be the
hallmark of his work and he is given
some splendid and able support by a
supporting cast that includes Jane
Novak as leading woman. Robert Nc
Kim, Leo PiersOn and others.
In addition to the film feature, pic
lures OF the bathing beauty contest
recently held at the local bathing
beach were shown and Thomas Jo-
seph Cannon, the new director OF the
Palace symphony Orchestra. made
his debut and rendered a brilliant
overture number. "Orpheus in the
Underworld. which indicates the
birth of new type of music at the
F street theater.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Sermons Heard in Washington Churches Yesterday
Doctor johnson Discusses
Attitude Of Young Men
Toward Life.

Young men are divided into three
great classes, the Rev. Wilmer p
johnson, pastor OF the First Congre.
gational Church. declared in his ser
mon, "A Young Mans Creed" last
night. e
First. he stated. there are those
who are wasting their lives in riotous
living; second, those who are selling
their lives for gold, winning by fair
means II possible but foul II neces-
sary, and. third, there are those who
love life but hold their pleasures in
subjection 10 the higher law Of con-
science.
Every young man is confronted at
some time in his life. DR.. johnson
said. by the four great facts. and n
is his reaction that decides into
which OF the three classes he falls.
The first fact to confront him will
be, What shall do with God -
This is a question he must decide
for himself. he said. allowing neither
circumstances OF the opinion Of 9TH
ers to control him.
Once having solved this problem
the young man. DR.. johnson said,
will be confronted with the question
Of his attitude toward his fellow
man. whether he be a lawyer, mer-
chant. doctor or minister.
As a third fact. DR.. johnson places
the young mans attitude toward his
age. Immortality will be the last os
the great facts a young man must
face. Or. johnson says.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Minister Tells Stories OF
Famous Persons Who
Won Over Sin.

Christ alone is able to bring about
a victory OF the better self in a man
over his wicked self" DR.. Ashley C.
Chappen said last night, in a sermon
on Dual Personality" at the Noun.
Vernon Place NJ. Z. Church South.
DR.. Chappell brought into his SER
mon the stories of a number OF ia
nous characters OF legend and fic-
ton who had duel personalities.
pointing out that in each case a gain
Of the better self would have been
impossible without the aid of God.
"A fitting illustration of my topic"
said DR.. ChaDoeIl, lis the experiment
Of number of scientists made some
time ago. They succeeded in graft
. ing part of spider onto a butterfly.
No sooner was the new insect able
to move than the spider part began
pulling away to a dark corner. while
the butterfly kept striving toward
the light"
DR.. ChappeIl declared that everyone
had a dual personality, some more
than others.
AT one time" he said" every
faculty Of the human body and mind
worked in harmony and peace. That
time has past. and Jesus Christ
alone can bring about perfection and
harmony once more"
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Lo-w's Columbia Theater-SThe e
Man who Stayed Mt Home.-

Presenting unusual thrills. The
Man Who Stayed at Home" scored
a regular hit at Loew's Columbia
Sunday where it was shown for the
first time.
The story deals with the trapping
Of a band of German secret agents
in America during the war. The
producers appear to have adhered
strictly to the happenings within
the Secret Service.
King Baggott is featured. He
handles the double. dual role. that
Of government agent and society
fayorite. The intricate story offers
splendid opportunities for the dis
play OF unusual ability by all mem
bers OF the cast.
The Man who Stayed at Home"
is a masterpiece Of detective in
genuity.
Scenic reels. a good Mutt and
JEFF cartoon and up-to-date news
events complete a bill that will re-
main at the Columbia for the next
| three days.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
DEFENDS LEAGUE
AS IMPERATIVE
Senator Tells Forum United
States Cannot Maintain
Isolation.

Her destinies bound irrevocably
with those of European nations the
United States cannot refuse to sign
the peace treaty or enter into the
league Of nations convenant, Sem
ator Thomas declared at the Trim
ity Civic Forum last night
The rejection of the treaty or
covenant" he said. will not mean
our withdrawal from the worlds
affairs or return to the splendid
isolation of prewar days. Here
after the United States must nave
a world policy"
Senator Thomas declared that he
could not accept the peace treaty in
its present form. but that he felt
certain 1t would be revised to meet
his. and others, ideas.
1T may not be perfect" he said,
but We must remember that while the
question is being discussed the fate
of the world is hanging in the bal
ance. There must be some treaty or
the war will continue indefinitely
The enemies of the covenant say"
he declared, that Article X is un-
constitutional. but they forget that
the United States has entered into
numerous treaties containing just
such clauses"
The objection that the article gives
Great Britain predominant power. he
stated. can be met. by the answer
that any ruling she may make can
be nullified by the vote possessed by
the United States.
Senator Thomas was introduced
by Fairfax Naulty under whose di-
rection Trinity Civic Forum is be-
ing conducted. and who announced
that next Sunday will open a series
Of talks on the high cost OF living.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
BOOKS OF 80 STATES
SHOW CREDIT BALANCE


Thirty OF the forty-eight States or
the Union were able at the close OF
the fiscal year to show substantial
sums on the credit side OF their Iedg-
ers. according to reports by the Bu-
reau OF Census Of the Department OF
Commerce. On the basis of the en-
tire forty-eight States the excess of
revenues over expenditures was 81,
Sl9.65l. or 22.l cents per capita.
The aggregate revenues of all the
States during the fiscal year were
S5S ,3O5. .6ll. and the aggregate eNpendI-
lures amounted to something in eX-
cess of $565. 10000. The per capita re-
ceipts of all the States. taken as a
group. was $j.G9 and of this amount
$2.d was derived from property taxes,
$l.5S from other taxes. 20 cents from
earnings Of general departments and
81 cents from other sources.
Among the States which didn't make
a go of it We're New York. California
and Massachusetts. The State with
the largest balance was Connecticut,
with $j.G4G215.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Doctor Bluhm Urges Inves,
tigation Moral Standards
Of Business.

The country has employed auditors
to investigate the operations Of large
corporations. Why not also have audi
tors to investigate the moral stand
ards Of the groups Of men doing the
business OF the nation7"
The question was asked by the Rev
DR.. Conrad Bluhm. at lexington Pres
byterian Church. North Capitol street
and Florida avenue. yesterday morn
ing in sermon on Spiritual Farm
ing"
The supreme mission of man is to
establish an eternal kingdom OF right
on earth" declared DIR. Bluhm. The
Scriptures idea of growing is achieve
ment Therefore. man is to achieve
toward the IDEAL in politics and eco
nOmics. II the Kingdom is to be
eternal, profiteering in foods becomes
a national crime"
The establishment OF an investiga-
ton into moral standards would De
national growth-a national achieve
ment. DR.. Bluhm believes.
Democracy cannot harbor wheat
and tares. for Democracy means the
wedding out Of obnoxious weeds and
the intensive cultivation OF golden
grain" he said.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04

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The reason so many girls write
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The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
WASHINGTON HEALTH
IS SHOWN IMPROVING

Washington is getting healthier. ac-
cOrdinG TO the report Of the health
department, for the week ended July
%
A decrease in deaths of 7.3 per 1000
estimated population over the corre-
ponding week of last year is noted
in the report The death rate for the
white population has dropped slightly
more than per cent and the colored
has decreased II per cent
During the past week. l02 deaths
were recorded. OF which seventy were
whites and thirty-three colored. There
were two suicides and seven homi-
cides.
Washington gained nine in popula-
ton. despite the large number Of
deaths. IL births being reported.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
BeIaseo-'sThe Birth of a Race"

BeIasco-'sThe Birth of a Race"
A mysterious stranger among
moving pictures is The Birth OF a
Race" the big film that comes to
the Belasco Theater this week with
no known past except an indefinite
run in Chicago. Films generally
come to US with bright acclaim OF
the author. the producer. the back
er, the consumer and the camera
man. In this case we have oeen
informed only of the name OF the
director and the fact that Frederick
Pinpey Earle designed the titles. 4
printed program gives the full cast
Of players. but not a hint CT the
auspices under which the elaborate
production arose.
This intrigues US. as the saying
goes. The film is curious phenome-
non, and. We are pleased at the
chance 10 guess at its origin. un-
trammeled by any facts.
Well, our best surmise is that some
placidly pious. sweetly bromide old
lady in Chewassee, Ohio. had been
going a good deal to the movies and
one day reached the fervid decision
to write the scenario OF the greatest
pEotoplay she could think OF. That
is what this is; we are told in the
program it is the greatest photo
play" Well, the old lady rubbed a
magic lamp or something and sum-
moned a movie maEnate, who imme
diately bowed to the ground and
placed at her disposal all his re-
sOurces-funds. players. directors,
costumes and equipment. without
stint or limit But you must do just
as say" the old lady commanded,
and the magnate did.
Now the old lady's pet idea was that
everyone ought TO be free and equal.
without regard 10 creed. race. or pre-
vious condition. That Is what the
great war was about" she thought,
''and IL I can just show how God so
intended and how history worked it
out, people will see my idea and be
better for it" So she began her play
with SOME great events OF history,
beginning her list OF verities with the
Garden OF Eden and Noah's flood Then
follow Moses leading the children of
Israel out of Egypt. the Crucifixion.
the landing of Columbus. the signing
OF the Declaration OF Independence,
and the Emancipation Proclamation.
All OF these scenes the obedient mag
nate carried to the screen lavishly.
beautifully. and with high technical
skill, though preserving scrupulously
all the old lady's notions Of the mean
ings of history. and all the titles just
as she wrote them.
Then for q finish. the old lady
added story of the great war.
along the lines OF the very best
movies she had seen on that subject.
She got interested in this, and rather
lost track OF her moral theme
though it crops up now and then un-
eXpectedly.
The old lady's photoplay is well
worth seeing. and may be seen at
the Belasco any night this week.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
CrandalPs Knickcrboeker-GT
Peace of Roaring River

There seems to be no limit to the
risks film comedians are willing to
run in order to create a moment Of
genuine mirth. Montgomery and
Rock. two of the most intrepid of
all the gymnssts who add enliven-
ment to photoplay entertainment,
yesterday amazed capacity audiences
at Crandalrs Knickerbocker Theater
by the daring of their numerous es-
capades in Zip and Zest." the two
reel comedy shown as the secondary
feature OF a. strong midsummer bill.
After having experienced many eX-
traordinary humiliations at the
hands of a nondescript and laughable
small-town police force, Messrs. NJ.
and r. sought to escape further pur-
suit by sailing alott on the under
supports Of regulation army air
plane. When at an elevation of
many hundred feet they were shot
down bv members OF the force. land
ing. unfortunately. in the exact Jail
from which they had just broken
with apparent success. This ciimac-
teric episode is only one of thou
sand. more or less, that combine to
make Zip and Zest" an Offering
worthy of feature eminence.
Another short-reel camera produe-
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
BUREAU WAGE RAISE
CREATES CRITICISM

With matters OF great importance
under discussion the meeting of the
Bureau of Engraving Printing Branch
No. /. Federal Employees Union No.
?. yesterday proved the most largely
attended since its organization.
Much dissatisfaction was expressed
at the meeting over the salary in
crease which ranges from 6 to 20
cents a day for male skilled helpers
on the ground that these men are the
most underpaid employees OF any do
ing the same class of work in any Of
the government departments.
About thirty new members were OBJ
ligated.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
CrandnIrs-"A Mans Country,

Alma Rubens. one OF the exotic
beauties of the screen. is pictured in
a remarkably interesting and color
full role in "A Mans Country" which
Yesterday was shown for the first
time in Washington at Crandars
Theater, where it will remain the
major attraction through Tuesday.
Those who delight in picturesque
tales of the old West, when during
the rush OF adventurers to California
In 40 men PLAYED hard and fought
harder and lived fast and died faster,
will find in "a Mans Country ex-
citement galore and an emotional ap-
zeal that has its basis in real fact.
The leading character is that of
Kate Carewe. the dance-hall wanton
Of Huxley's Gulch. wise in the ways
OF men. young. beautiful-with an
unbridled temper-sophisticate and
callous. but intelligent withal and
unselfish Of heart.
When pestilence scourged through
the valley. Kate was the one who
stayed and performed sacrificial
tasks through her love of the help
less little children deserted by their
more '-virtuous" mothers. It was
this act that inspired the love Of the
young minister whom the girl had
scorned previously because of his
preachy morality. and moved him to
fight like a demon for her protection.
The picture reaches an unexpected
ard powerful climax.
The production is one that pre-
serves all OF the tradition of the old
West, and the acting of a cast that
includes. in addition to Miss Rubens,
such stars as Albert Roscoe, Lon
CLANCY and Joseph Dowling, is be-
yond criticism The photography is
of exceptional brilliance.
The early-week bill at Crandall's is
completed by variety Of abbreviated
picture subjects and excellently Sc
lected and synchronized orchestral
accompaniment.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Crnndalrs Metropolitan-.'The Pence
of Roaring Riyer-

In role which permits none of the
feminine aids to beauty customarily
employed by stars OF silent drama
and in which the creative genius OF
the worlds most famous modistes has
no opportunity whatever to assert it
self. Pauline Frederick achieves one
of the fine successes of her brilliant
career upon the screen in The Peace
OF Roaring River" the chief feature
of the photoplay bill at Crandall's
Metropolitan Theater through We'd
nesday OF the current week.
Yesterdays capacity audiences were
quick TO discern the exceptional ap-
peal OF a drama which enables its
star to demonstrate perhaps more
forcefuliy than any of the previous
vehicles she has had the sheer force
fulness Of personal magnetism, intel
ligent Characterization and real inter-
pretative power.
Through the deception OF a wildly
jealous postmistress in a small West
ern town, a poverty-stricken working
girl is lured from the city to the rug
ged hill country. ostensibIy to become
the wife Of a hillman, who to all
appearances. has carried on a sincere
courtship through the medium of
matrimonial weekly. Upon her ar
rival at the home of her supposedly
betrothed, Madge Nelson finds herself
in the embarrassing position OF a
totally unexpected stranger. Not sens
ing the real reason OF the misunder-
standing. she wounds her host, Hugo
Ennis, whose attitude reveals on his
part complete ignorance OF the girls
character and purpose. From this
preliminary situation is evolved one
of the most absorbing photodramas
OF the year in which Miss Frederick
again displays those generous en-
dowments that won her a place OF
distinction among the foremost emo
tional actresses OF the articuIate
stage. Thomas Holding and Lydia
Yeamans Titus lead the capable sup
porting company.
In direction and picturesque photo
graphic effects. The Peace of Roar
ing River" also stands apart from the
usual stereotyped form of camera
play
The supplementary feature Of the
early-week bill at the METROPOLITAN
is furnished by Smiling" Billy Par
sons and a clever supporting cast in
a sparkling two-reel comedy. They're
on" and additional interest is given
the bill by the new issue OF the news
pictorial shown. Exceptionally agree
able orchestral accompaniment is
featured by a special overture con-
sisting of selections from La, La,
Lucille" played with animation by
the symphony under the conductor
ship of Henri Sokolove
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
KENTUCKY REPUBLICAN
WINS SEAT in HOUSE

Louisville. Ky. Aug. 5.-King Swope,
Republican, was elected to Congress
from the Eighth Congressional dis
trict. 1t Is the first time a Republic
an has won from that district
Swope is a returned soldier. His
Democratic opponent was Judge
Charles A. Hardin.
The seat was made vacant by the
death of Harvey Helm. who was in
Congress many years.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Chesapenke Beach.

Countless amusements line the
boardwalk at Chesapeake Beach,
nearby bay resort. They inclue a
giant derby racer. merry-go-round.
mo mans land" bowling alleys and
shooting galleries.
Bathing, Grabbing, fishing, boat
ing and canoeing are popular pas
times. The long boardwalk and the
hslf-mile pier AFFORD hshing and
Grabbing facilities. r..-
Dancing is a daily feature, jazzy
music being furnished by an ex-
soldier orchestra
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
PURELY PERSONAL.

Fank J. Allen. 2SIS Twenty-eighth
street northwest. is now manage
Of the publicity department. OF the
Boston ONCE Of the Westinghouse c
Electric Manufacturing Company.
Mrs. II. Rhodes will leave for San
Francisco with her daughter soon.
"a ioin the formers husband
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
FGer to Top Own Record.

New York. Aug. S.-Roland Kohiis p
who ascended 5000 feet IN a Curuss
plane Thursday. establishing htN
American height record, declared 70
5.v t,ar he hopes tomorrow TO reach
= 600 feet in a flight he viii make
10 break the unofficial record estao-
Iished by Adjutznt Cassle. the French
birdrnan.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04

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The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Moores Rialto-''Fircs of Faith,
All star Caat,

Presenting an inspiring theme in
charming and artistic manner.
Fires of Faith" replete with gem
uine thrills. love. adventure. re-
generation and real heart interest.
was received with every manifesto
tion of approval by large audiences
at Moore's Rialto Theater yesterday
where the picture began a weeks
run.
Fires OF Faith" reflect credit upon
| Charles L. Whitaker. the author:
Catherine Calvert. Ruby de Remer,
Eugene O'Brien and Theodore Rob-
.erts. who play the leading roles.
supported by a cast of equal merit,
The story deals with Elizabeth
Blake. portrayed by Miss Calvert. a
girl who is betrayed. She is res
cued from two ruff1ans in the slums
by Harry Hammond. a wealthy man
about town. played by Eugene
O'Brien. but he in turn is shans-
haied aboard a freighter bound for
France. He is engaged to Agnes
Travers (Ruby de Remer). Eliza
beth, after a struggle with the
toughs, is picked up unconscious by
! two Salvation Army women and
taken to headquarters. She redeems
herself and finally goes to Europe
with the workers OF that organiza-
tion when America enters the
struggle.
Hammond lands in France and
enters the Air Service. Luke Bar
low. who loved Elizabeth before her
downfall, goes with the American
army to France, as also does Agnes
Travers as a nurse. Hammond is
injured and Elizabeth aids him in
an old chateau. When the con-
tingent moves he is left behind and
hidden in a cellar. Agnes and Eliza
beth are captured when the Huns
take possession. Little Jules. a
French lad. aids their escape and
they too are hidden in the cellar
and finally rescued when the
Americans move up again. The
story ends happily.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
Kitchener Chapel in St. Pauls.

London.-A special chapel will short
~ be installed in st Paul's Cathedral
here in memory of Lord Kitchener. II
will cost $1,000.
The Washington herald., 1919-08-04
French Smokers Would Strike

Paris. - The Smokers Defense
League is conducting an energetic
campaign against the increase in
the price Of tobacco by the govern
ment. A smokers strike is advo-
Gated