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The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
No Diamond Rings or
Flaming Ne ckHe S
Adorn the Person of
the Great "Mou uie "
Showman Whose PAL
ace The aterLs One o f
Washington's Show
Places.
BY FERD TURNER.
Were the City Editors Orders

All that | could recall on gaining
the street:
Get up to the Hippodrome Thea
ter right away. Marcus Loew is
taking it over" l nodded when he
had asked if l knew him. lying at
the same time.
Get what he has to say-right
successful man-let me have about
three quarters"
No, 1 did not know Marcus Loew
few do until they have really
talked with him; but / was pre-
pared to do or say anything just
at that time.
1t was to be an interview / did
not care for especially Showmen
1 had met seemingly possessed only
a flowery vocabulary and / was
not in a mood on this particular
day in Baltimore to be "bulled"
The Hippodrome. new theater.
but a terrible failure. was a mat
ter of deep concern in financial
circles which 1 had been accus-
toned to covering. Bankers, prom
inent contractors and leading mem
bers of the bar association whom
1 knew rather well were heavily
interested and from the start the
Hippodrome, with seating ca
pacity of over 5000, had been a
miserable failure. Thousands of
reasons were advanced from every
corner for it's failure to draw the
people. A bad location-too large
poor entertainment-bad manage
ment-unsafe-werea among the many
theories put forth which kept
the city buzzing with gossip. Con-
sequently every event in connec-
tion with the playhouse carried
news value for the dailies.
Rather than walk into the as
signment blind. I stopped at anoth-
er large theater and asked their
press representative a few ques-
tions regarding Marcus Loew.
You mean to say you don't know
who Loew is in show business?"
responded the genuinely astonish-
ed press agent 1 confessed my
ignorance and waited patiently
while he waded through a stream
of adjectives finally coming back to
our original topic. Some show
man. boy-barrels of rioney-string
of theaters caused a revolution IN
the show world" cut him. 1t was
enough. barrels of money. some
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10

Mel roses. is a delightful relaxation
and labor Of love to me. I am al
ways experimenting with a view OF
developing a new specie. of flora
phenomena which will be distinctive
and at the same time combine the
most exquisite qualities of scent and
conformation. and hope soon to
show evidence of my horticultural
ability which will surprise even Mr..
Burbs nix"
Miss Barriscale's garden and con-
servatory at her bungalow near
Hollywood. Cal. Is a wonder place
and has become famous as contain
ing the most exquisite and varied
collection of floral specimens in
Southern California So popular has
the place become for tourists. that
the dainty star has had certain days
set aside IS visiting" days.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
The Enemy Uniform.

Eric Won Stroheim, Universal direc-
tor-star. recently caused a sensation
In fashionable Southern California
summer resort when he appeared in
the dining salon in the dress uniform
of lieutenant of the Austrian army.
The uniform was required for The
Pinnacle" an Alpine picture which
Mr.. Won Stroheim directed and in
which he played the leading role.
Francelia Ellington. leading woman,
accompanied him to dinner with other
members of the company. They were
all in the prescribed dress of tourist
Americans. 1t required good deal
of explaining to convince the man.
agement that Won Stroheim was Dress
ed for a picture and not for pleasure.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
McGraw in Films.

Maclyn Arbucle, famous actor. and
John J. McGraw. manager of the
New York Giants baseball CLUB, are
the outstanding characters in
Fighting Mad" the third of the
series of twelve all-star motion pic
lures made by the stage women's
organization for the benefit of the
soldiers theater at debarkation hos
pital No. 5.
The utmost interest is attached to
this notable series of pictures, by
reason of the philanthropic idea that
gave it birth and the fact that never
in the history of the stage or of the
motion pictures has such a distin-
guished group of stage players ever
been gathered together.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
Olcott in 'tMacushla."

Announcement comes from the
New York office of A. L. Erlanger
that one of the big attractions
scheduled for this city for next
season will be Chauncey Olcott in
a magnificent revival of his great
est success. 'Macushla," by Rida
Johnson Young.
Mr.. Erlanger recently assumed
charge of the business affairs of
Mr.. Olcott for a period of two
years and the 'Macushla"N revival
will be the first production in
which the Irish comedian will ap-
pear under Mr.. Erlanger's man
agement- Mr.. Olcott is planning
an entirely new production and Il
is his intention to bring out the
spectacular features of 'Macushla"
on a particularly big scale. The
revival will be far more elaborate
in every way than when the play
was originally done. Mr.. Erlanger
is surrounding Mr.. Olcott with an
with an excellent supporting COM
payn.
Vacation for Florence.
With the completion of the
fourth of her series of United Pic
ture Theaters. Inc, features now
in course Of construction at the
Flushing Studios, Florence Reed
will leave for a vacation at her
country home in Maine.
The forthcoming picture has the
working title of 'The Eternal
Mother Lionel ,Atwill, Jere Aus
tin, Robert Broderick and Gareth
Hughes are prominent in Miss
Reeds supporting cast. william s.
Davis is directing with A ]. Bim-
berg personally supervising.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10

as Sprang, a butler. who is very
much concerned over the affairs Of
Upstairs"
David Butler. who plays the part of
Alice's boob" sweetheart, had the
same role in the stage production.
and recently appeared in Grifith's
photodrama. The Greatest Thing in
Life
Other members Of the cast are
Barbara Oramsby. who has just been
playing under the direction of D. w.
Grihith. Kathleen Kirkham. who has
been in several of Douglas Fair
banks recent offerings, Donald Mac
Donald. Mildred Reardon. Harold
Miller. Miss Travers and Ernest
PasQue.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
New Part for Anderson.

Robert Anderson. who recently I'm
ished playing the part Of a denstured
Bolshevik in The Right Of Happi-
ness" In support OF Dorothy Phillips.
will have another Slav role in Com
mon Property" a drama of the ma
tionslization OF women In Russia,
which Paul Powell is producing at
Universal City from the script By
Elliott Clswson-
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
Corbetts Sparring Pal.

Joe Martin. extraordinary orang-
outang Of Universal City. has the
famous boxing kangaroo faded to a
frayed FRAGILE. As a fighter the lit
tie giant is a whirlwind on ram
page. He can lick his weight in
wildcats and his height in twin
buZZ-saw.
No wonder,
Joe Martins sparring partner is
James j. Corbett. veteran of the
squared ring. who is filming The
Midnight Man" serial. at Uniyer-
sal City.
The Washington herald., 1919-07-10
Strong for Burleson.

Politics never disturb the serene
art surface of Universal City, the
California film municipality.
But Monroe Salisbury is declared
70 De very enthusiastic about POST
master Burleson.
Harry Carey. who isn't any moro
pro-Burleson than the Renublican n
party Is for Wilson, asked Gloria
Hope. his leading woman in Jim OF
the Ranges" why Salisbury was so
strong for the postmaster-telegraph
chief.
why. don't you know. Harry"
said little Miss Hope. in mock sur
prise; Mr.. Salisbury says the bills
that were mailed for his Christmas
purchases haven't reached him yeti.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25

- $50 49,
wound q iittfc. Robert was born. and
both our hearts were bound I'D In him.
A few years ago she slipped away
from US. and since then I have lived
solely for my boy. Otherwise. my life
seems an empty one. That Is all. HUI
dah-or at least II was until today,
when I opened Rcb's letter by mistake.
and saw the dear old ram In the old
handwriting. looking back at me
Could you forgive me. Huldah, and let
me begin all over againT
Miss Huldah's eyes were misty. and
her voice trembled. but she laid her
hand on the judges with a womanly.
comforting touch. we were both too
hasty." she said. you were hot-tem-
pered. and ! was proud. And I
have been lonely all these years. II
was a terrible mistake. we can't bring
back the old lost days, but" "we
may see many glad ones in the fu-
ture." said the Judge softly. And after
her whispered "yes" no more words
were needed. At last Miss Huldah
thought of her niece. and the invited
guest. II must see about dinner" she
laughed, will you stay. Robert. seeing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25

that ycur son. whom I invited here "a.
day, WIN no doubt accompany you
homef" -Poor Bob chuckied the
Judge. what win he say when he finds
that I opened that precious letterf"
What he did say was made known
later In the evening. when the two
young people devoted themselves to
teasing their elders
in this instance, Judge" he told his
father, "events have occurred which
made your action In opening my letter
Of great benefit to all. concerned. But
II wouldn't be wise to lay It down AZ
a precedent. What do you think, HUI
dab the secondF' "I agree with you
said the young lady. But so far as
my case 10 concerned, Bob. don't
you think 1t viii greatly simplify mat
tiers when Aunt Huldsh changes her
Manner
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25

Astronomers aver that no one has
ever seen the sun. A series Of ~
tric shells envelopes a nucleus Of which
we apparently know nothing except
that 1t must be almost infinitely hotter
than the lercest furnace. and that II
must amount to more than nine-tenths
OF the solar mass. That nucleus Is the
real sun, forever hidden from us. The
our ermost Of the e~nveloplng shell Is
about 5000 miles thick, and Is called
the "chromosphere."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25

Small articles may be rlded By I'm
mersing them In the following soiu-
ton, which must be used at nearly
boiling heats Caustic potash. $50
parts; carbonate Of potash, 20 parts;
cyanide Of potassium, 0 parts; water.
1000 parts. Rather more than one
and one-half parts chloride Of gold
should be dissolved In the water when
the other substances are to be added.
and the whole boiled together. This
mixture Is often employed by dealers
In cheap jewelry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-25
Tb,rkiro a, s.reruou. p,vs

Barber Carried away by his remi-
niscences)-"And when he'd looped the
loop he did a nose dive that fairly
took your breath away."-Boston Eve
ming Transcript.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23
Leagues From the Worlds Dawn Onward

and attempted to dominate. The first hitch
came over the disposition of Poland. Eng
land had no real interest in that, but Lord
Castlereagh, the chief delegate from Great
Britain, insisted upon carrying his point.
When they could not agree secret treaties
were made and the meeting which began SO
auspiciously developed into scramble for
territory. Then Napoleons return cut short
the deliberations 1t is to be noted that
the Allies at the First Treaty of Paris and
the beginning of the Vienna Congress were
genuinely we'll disposed toward the French
people and sincerely friendly among them
selves. 1t was the division of territory that
caused the discord. 1t is also noteworthy
that in the Second Treaty of Paris, after
Napoleon was again defeated, there was
decided stiffening of terms and declarations
of brotherly love were lacking.
"In 1856 there was the Congress of Paris.
The business in hand was making readjust-
ments at the close Of the Crmean War. Be-
sides attending to that the high commits
sioners did take a step looking toward
world peace by adopting what is known as
the Declaration of Paris -Four important
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

Treaty of Paris in 1916. At Paris in 1914,
with Napoleon gone to Elba Great Britain,
AUSTRIA Russia, Prussia, Portugal, Sweden
and France entered into a compact declar-
ing as its purpose 'to establish a lasting
peace and agreed to meet again in two
months at Vienna to arrange final settle
ment of Europe.
at had been previously agreed by the
allies who had combined to defeat Napo-
leon that their alliance should not be dis
solved when peace was concluded, which
agreement in itself was some evidence of
a sincere purpose to make a permanent
peace.
"The Congress of Vienna promised in it's
beginning to make great strides forward
toward establishing permanent and last
ing world peace The idea of international
disarmament was seriously proposed and
considered. The immediate task of the Con-
gress was to make proper disposition of the
states which had been conquered by Ma
poeon. France had been restored as
monarchy and took part in the Congress.
The Gar of Russia was present in person
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23
Saturday, February IS

President Wilson sails from Brest for
Boston on the George Washington.
Before nmbarking, the President gives
an address containing a farewell mes
sage to the French people, thanking
them for their hospitality
Mr. Wilson sends cable message to
Congress, requesting that debate on
the league of nations plan be post
poned until after his arrival. He in
vites members Of the Foreign Rela-
tions Committee Of the Senate and the
Foreign Affairs Committee Of the
House to dine with him at the White
House, February 26, to discuss the
league plan.
Leon Bourgeois, speaking for France,
emphasizes the danger Of disarmament
and the need of an international army
to- enforce league decisions.
The Supreme Economic Council orders
all trade restrictions on commerce
with Turkey and Bulgaria removed,
formally opening the Dardanelles.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23
Buffers

"To the conference at Munster and Osna-
bruck in 1648, which produced what is
sometimes called the Treaty of Westphalia,
is generally ascrioed the distinction of
making the first clear showing of delb-
crate plan and purpose to bring about an
end of warfare. France the German States,
Sweden and the Pope participated and much
of lasting effect was accomplished. The in
dependence of Switzerland and the Neither
lands was recognized. The principle of
establishing buffer states between natur-
ally antagonstic peoples was adopted and
the theory of balance of power in Europe
then and there first took form. This was,
however, at the end of the Thirty Years
War; The belligerents of a generation
were exhausted. No superhuous fighting
energy remained seeking an outlet.
"Next in order comes the treaty consunl-
mated in that little corner of Holland called
Utrecht, in 1713. France, Great Britain,
Russia, the United Provinces, Portugal,
Spain and Savoy arranged their differences
apparently to their mutual satisfaction, and
to all appearances nothing remained for
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23
The Peace Conference: Fifth Week

Discussions for a renewal of the armis-
tice under way at Treves.
Sunday, February 16
The armistice renewed for an indefinite
period at 6 o'clock p. M, at Treves.
Matthias Erzeberger signs for Germany
under pressure, having no choice be-
tween signing and a renewal of hos
tilities. The question of renewal dis
cussed by German cabinet at Weimar
until p. M, Sunday, before sending
final instructions to sign at all costs to
Erzberger at Treves.
The armistics terms not yet made public
Correspondents observe that the re-
duction of German military force to
police force of 250,000, and de-
.mand that German hostilities cease
against Poland, are probably included
in the armistice terms.
Monday, February II
The Allies join in wireless statement
to President Wilson with respect to
their belief that Germany and her
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

allies should be made to pay all the
costs of the war.
Correspondents observe an inclination on
the part of delegations to speed the
work of peace negotiations.
Tuesday, February 1S
Senator Borah sends a letter to Secre-
tary Tumulty declining the invitation
to dine at the White House to discuss
the league of nations.
Wednesday, February 10
The Italian delegation at Paris in an
official note states it cannot accept the
proposal of the Jugo-Slav delegation
for arbitration Of the claims of both
peoples in Dalmatia.
Thursday, February 20
Premier Clemenceau shot while on his
way to discuss plans for speeding up
negotiations. His assailant arrested.
Friday, February Fl
Secretary Lansing presides at the
plenary session of the peace confer
ence. France represented by Minister
Pichon and Andre Tardieu.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

many. Is there, then, a school of elo-
cution, where instruction in the most re-
fined form of speech ever known is i'm
parted, together with lessons in the tril-
ling of the letter r? Why should they
all say "No replay" when they mean ''No
reply? And how do they talk at home?
1t must be terrible for their relations
there.
Those are by no means all the mys-
teries as to which l crave enlightenment.
l want to know how the odd and alarm
ing noises are made. There is a tapping,
as of a woodpecker with delirium tre-
mems, which at once stuns and electrifes
the ear. How do they do that, and do
\ they know what it's effect is? And why
does one sometimes hear other conversa-
tions over their wires and sometimes
not? Why, the other morning, was |
called to the telephone at least twenty
times, between nine and. twelve, each time
to be asked "Is Mr.. Boyd Carpenter
there?" Each time I replied that there
was no one of that name and aske 4
what number was required; each time
the next number to my own was men
toned, and each time | implored the
speaker not to worry me again. But it
was useless. as Mr.. Boyd Carpenter
there?" was the continual question when
ever the bell rang. Why? Telephony,
one gathers, is not yet an exact science.
Not. that is, in real life; although on the
stage and in American detective novels
it seems to be perfect. The actor lifts
the receiver, mentions the number, and
begins instantly to talk If he is on the
film his lips move like burning rubber
and his mouth becomes shifting cavern.
Do the rank and file of us, | wonder,
when telephoning, thus grmace? I must
fix up a mirror and see.
There are many good telephone sto-
ries. The best that I know is told of a
journalist with somewhat hypertro-
phied bump of reverence for worldly sue
cess whose employer is a peer We will
call him Blank. A number of the staff
were talking together in one of the rooms
of the newspaper when the telephone
rang.
you're wanted at the phone, Mr..
Blank" said the clerk
Blank, who was just going out to
lunch, came back impatiently and
snatched at the instrument. eyes, what
is it?" he snapped out.
"Is that Blank?" came back the reply
Lord Forthestait speaking"
''Yes, my lord" said Blank, with the
meekest Difference, removing his hat.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

the telegraph, to say nothing Of the sub
marine, the airplane or wireless telegraphy
were ever dreamed of.
That doctrine, timely, applicable and
wise in its time, is wholly out of place now,
because we are involved, and inextricably
involved, in, not only European affairs, but
the affairs of the whole world, and it is
inevitable that we must forever remain so
and become more and more so as time goes
on and civilization advances.
The Washington Post:
The text of the proposed league reveals
the bold, immovabe fact that there cannot
be an effective league of nations unless
individual nations surrender to it portion
of their control over their military and
naval programmes, their independent action
IN dealing with other nations, their plans
for defense and the readiness to defend
with instant force any unwarranted act Of
aggression, insult or wrong
The question is whether the United
States has such confidence in the wisdom,
impartiality and strength of a league Of
nations as to intrust to it the really decisive
share of responsibility for the welfare Of
this nation. If so, the constitution can be
amended to permit the ratification Of the
treaty creating the league. If not, the
league cannot include the United States as
a member.
The Philadelphia Press:
It's constitutionality will be challenged
at many points, but we expect to find that
its language is sufficiently elastic to enable
this league and covenant and our own con-
stitution to run together without serious
collision.
The Philadelphia North American:
The issue is plain-shall America sur
render a certain part of hes absolute sover-
eighty in return for the cooperative pro-
lection of civilization, exercised through
league Of self-governing nation in when
she will hold chief place. A peremptory
refusal, in our judgment, would be an act
Of recklessness. And it would be, we con-
ceive, denial of the idea for which Ge-
mocracy stands, which is faith in the in-
tclligence, the honor and the spirit oi
justice which democratic nations derive
from their common possession of freedom
The Omaha Bee:
The whole plan deserves careful stuas'
that Americans may be we'll informed as 70
just how it involves them in the business
of the world. 1t has been suggested 'hss
for fifty years to come the only league tna'
will be truly effective would be that OF 'ns
United States and Great Britain. Between
these two we will choose
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23
<<"NHE PURPOSE to secure world
peace for all time, and take
Il away from humanity the

n away from humanity the
fearsome possibility of war
is star to which statesmen have hitched
their charots since time immemorial,"
observes Homer r. Scoville in "Sea
Power" And he goes on to sketch the
various efforts of the world to do away
with war:
Leagues Of Independent states or tribes
are frequent enough in history. One is
recorded in the 14th Chapter of Genesis as
having been formed some 1000 years B. C.
Then there were the Aetolian and Achean
leagues in ancient Greece in the second and
third centuries B. C. The Roman Empire
itself may not unreasonably be looked upon
as a league of provinces, and peace was
thereby secured SO long the people of
those provinces obeyed orders from Rome
The Hanseatic League of 1140 A. D. and the
Swiss Union consummated in 1471 eX-
amples of true and effective leagues for
mutual protection and advantage. In 1864
the powerful dukes of Calabria, Brittany
and Bourbon combined against Louis XI of
France, calling their alliance a League for
the Public Good The idea of an ultimate
world peace to grow out of such local COM
pacts between Independent states was
doubtless very dimly comprehended, if at
all, but the principle of getting together
for mutual betterment was there evolved.
New-York tribune., 1919-02-23

the nations of the world to fight about.
Gibraltar was ceded to Great Britain by
Spain and France contributed Ncwfound-
land, Nova Scotia and the Hudson Bay
country to the British Empire. The buffer
zone principle was again made use Of.
There appears to have been sincere pur-
pose to establish lasting world peace. 1t
will be noted, however, that the Treaty of
Utrecht came at the end of the so-called
Wars of the Spanish Succession and that
the frstl overturcs for peace came from
Louis XIV right after he had been defeated
by the Duke of Marlborough. Ten years
earlier at Lisbon, Great Britain, Neither
lands and Spain had formed an alliance,
but that was for war purposes only.