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The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
shubert-Garriek-~At s,4s.-

All the qualities that have made
rnelodrama popular are present in
he latest william A. Brady produc-
IN AT s:45," offered for the first
ne in Washington at the Garrick.
u night
The curtain rolls up upon an
empty stage after the report OF a
nlent OF mystery enters at once
Who fired the shot?
Howard Clayton was the target
for the bullet and as the details OF
his checksred career are unroIoeu
II appears that there are at least
quartet of persons who feel that the
shot was fred in a good cause
The various persons with proba-
bIe motive have all been in close
proximity to the tragic happening
and the finger of suspicion hits from
one TO the other with surprising
dexterity, as the police investigation
proceeds. Owen Davis has cleverly
managed to maintain the suspense
until the fnal curtain, which solves
the mystery
In the solution IL appears that the
much plaligned Clayton must have
had a fifteen minutes full OF real
happenings before the gun climax
The atmosphere OF suspense. the
tense moments and the continued
vein Of mystery are wen sustained
by the playwright, who has also man
aged to weave in some good comedy
bits to relieve the frequent taut
climaxes-
The performance OF John Cromwell
a. the chief Of detectives was the
outstanding feature of the three acts.
He was not quite as brusque or all
important as the average stage de-
tectfve appears to be. but he lent
intelligence to q character that might
have been easily overpiayed In less
competent hands. He offered Capt.
Dixon as an analytical Investigator
with a purpose and the way we
jmaSine a business-like detector OF
crime might follow his third degree
pursuits.
Edith Shayne. cast as Mrs Clay
ron. mother of the victim. had a
difficult emotional role that was
cleverly portrayed and Idalene Cot
ton as an Irish servant girl, shared
with her the honors of the feminine
players Marie Goff. Marion Beery
and Penelope Rowland had impor-
tant characteriZations with capabili-
ties not always realized
william Sans. Robert Herrigan.
, Kenneth McKenna, Frank Dawson.
Frank Hilton. Richard Collins, Robert
Thorne. Louis barclay and Edwin
Coldwell. furnished substantial aid
to the leads.
meiodrams. and most theatergoers
svsztrg - rss1 sntsrtainmant
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
IIoew's ColumbIa-Irene Castle In
'SThe InvislbIe Bond"

Nearly every fiction writer has
tackled marriage and its problems
and produced more or less readable
books about them. Sophie Kerr. in
our estimation. is among the few
who show an intimate and sympa-
thetic knowledge Of the subject and
at the same time can write enter
tainingly. Her short stories and
notably her recent novel THE See
Saw" are gems OF their kind. The
novel Is the basis OF The Invisible
Bond" starring Irene Castle, which
opened a four-day run at Loew's
matte story that has been made
star seems the exact counterpart
of what the author intended her
heroine to be.
II you have always thought of
Irene Castle as a graceful dances
and a sure guide to next years
style in gowns, prepare to be dis
illusioned- She Is much more.
Though her costumes are as brill
liant and varied as ever and will
delight feminine eyes, they are but
incidental to the important fact that
the screen has gained an emotional
star Of considerable merit IN the
person OF this talented little woman
whose chief fame not so many years
ago lay in her creation Of the
Castle Walk"
Irene Castle Is Marcia CrosseS,
every inch of her. And she has
been given a real story of real folks
in which to demonstrate her newly
discovered talents. 1t : IL about a
young married couple. welded four
years and reasonably happy. A
siren. always just in the
offing when the husband Is hand
some and successful wins the man.
who is spoiled and susceptible to
nattery. away from the wife. The
scenes leading to the woman's deci-
sion to divorce her husband are
packed with drama Then comes
the sad disillusionment when the
husband. now married to his charm
er. discovers that like himself she
Is insistent upon her personal
liberty" which includes the right
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

Forrest Hall, Wisconsin avenue and
N streets, may be remodeled and con-
verted into a modern playhouse. IL Is
understood that the representative OF
chain Of moving picture theaters has
inspected the premises with the view
Of purchasing the place from the
heirs. In the event the place Is not
sold by January /. 1sA. Il will be
rented by a noted artist as a studio.
Forrest Hall is by far the oldest
amusement place In the District IL
was built more than 100 years ago.
and every brick in the original struc-
ture was brought from England as
ballast by sailing ships which came to
the port Of Georgetown at the begin
ming Of the past century for cargoes.
For many years It was a theater and
old inhabitants say Cen George
Washington attended functions and
performances there.
Prior TO the civil war Washington's 5
best society attended balls In the an
cient hail and participated in the
stately minuet and other dignified
dances OF long ago. In the civil war
period Il was used by the Federal
authorities as a military prison. Since
that time the hall and building have
had various occupants. The walls are
thick and solid SO that in remodelinG
the binding It will not be necessary
to tear them down, mechanics say.
The building is one OF the most in
terestins landmarks in the District
Every man and woman in George
town will be urged 10 assist In increas-
ulg IT,, membership Of the George
town Citizens Association Under the
administration Of the new president
Joseph J. Oliver, the membership
drive will be conducted on a system
devised by former President b. A
Bowles. which. to use the expression
of a business man. will go over the
old town with a fine-tooth comb
Mr.. Oliver. the recently elected pres
ident Of the citizens organization.
was born in New York State. He l.
at tn. head OF the N. {. Mitchell Cor
poration. and always has taken 4
leading part in civic matters.
I have lived in Georgetown thirty
FIVE years" he said, which is Ions
enough TO qualify me for membership
IN the Association Of Oldest Inhabi-
tants."
4 handful Of members Of the
Lutheran faith assembled for wor-
ship in a small frame building in the
village of Georgetown $50 years
ago The settlement at that time
was in Maryland, having been incor-
purated by that State. Prom tha'
small beginning has grown the
present Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Georgetown, Wisconsin
avenue and Volta place. BeCinning
November 80. and continuing De-
cember / and ., the congregation and
friends will celebrate the 1SOth an
niversary of the house of worship.
At the opening ceremonies next
Sunday morning the sermon will be
by the Rev. W. a. Wade, Of BaltI-
more. At the evening service the
Rev. Stanley BiIlheimer will speak.
He is former pastor OF the George
town church. Next Monday will be
devoted TO an organ recital. and on
the following day the Rev. l. H
Waring. in a historical address. will
give details OF the growth of the
congregation from its inception one
and a half centuries ago, and the
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
Moore's Strand - 'eThe Broken But
terhy.o

A symphony of love and pathos-a
drama that moves every audience
viewing 1t with its overwhelming ap-
peal+s The Broken Butterfly" a
Maurice Toarneur production which
opened a weeks run at Moore's
Strand Theater yesterday.
The photodrama is an adaptation Of
Penelope Knapp's great story Mar
cene," and presents the well-known
star. Lewis J. Cody, in a role diff
ferent from anything the popular ac-
tor has ever done heretofore.
Darrell Thorne Gew Cody, young
composer who Eoes to the Canadian
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
P. J. Healey Speaker At
Irish Martyr Services

The Manchester. Martyrs" Allen.
Ladkin and O'Brien. who were exc
cuted November %. 1867. during the
Fenian movement. were honured at a
meeting of the United Irish Societies
last night: The meeting was held at
Immaculate Conception Hall. Eighth
and \ streets northwest.
Daniel c. oFlaherty. of Richmond,
Va, and p. ]. Healey. OF the Catho-
lie University, were the speakers. DR..
Joseph Dunn presided.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

Poli's - Cuisines Before Pieasare-n
In Business Before Pleasure"
playing Polls this week. our old
friends. Abe Potash and Mawruss
Perlmutter. return to US in the
guise of movie magnates. At least,
they approach the magnate stage in
the last act. Before that happy Pc
riod they waver between divorce and
bankruptcy. avoiding both terrible
fates only by one reel.
They begin their movie career by
producing THE Fatal Murder" go
ing on the theory that to make peo-
break their hearts. But the public
doesn't take the same view. partly
owing to the star part being filled
by Rosie Potash. So in the first act
we find Mawruss telling Abe that
the business will have to stop being
an orphan asylum for his relatives.
The partners start to look for
"'high-priced actor marked down to
special" and locate a perfectly vir-
suous young vampire after interview
ing a bakers dozen OF heavies, juve-
niles and ingenues. But vampires al
ways do complicate things and this
particular one makes them positively
/ intricate.
To begin with, the financial hacker
OF Abe and Mawruss Is tagging after
her. and to continue, Mrs. Potash and
Mrs. Perlmutter both become pos
sessed by the idea that Abe and Nav
Iuss are entangIed in her wiles. And
for three acts and seven scenes she
! involves the luckless partners in all
kinds of difficulties. ranging from
threatened bankruptcy to assault and
battery. Then she marries and goes
honeymooning In Flatbush with a
lucky II impecunious. young man
! proving that she wasn't a real vamp
, , ut all. but Just a regular girl
Jules Jordan and Harry First in
the respective roles of Abe and
Mawruss. are-welI. they are just Abe
| and Mawruss and completely satisfy
ing Sehtho' they register love, re-
gret. hate or acute indigestion.
In the part of Rita Sismondi the
sinuous and sinister vamp. Mara Ke-
val does consistently good work Still.
her part did not stand out any more
strongly than that of Lizzie Wilson.
B lt1y FOldSHs <1bt DC-
loved conjugal partner. who sees a
competitor in every good looking
, woman
Charles Stanton gives a good.
clear-cut picture of Keith Mcdonald.
the young man who after half a
dozen turndowns. convinces the
vampire that he is the only man for
her. After one refusal. the consoIing
Mawruss addresses him thus, Don't
mind. boy. Broken hearts are like
promissory notes They run for thirty.
sixty and ninety days" william
Macauley adds an effective charac-
teriZGSon of Robert Blanchard. the
amorous flnancier. who, after wish
ing q payroll like that OF an ammu-
milton factory on Abe and Mawruss,
then proceeds to try to shove them
into the abyss OF bankruptcy. Uni
form competence marks the re-
mainder of the cast. although Lillian
Breyer, as the stenographer. de-
serves a little extra praise. Her gin
ger red hair and slim litheness
should give her chance at vam-
pire part one of these bright days.
Thoroughly enjoyable as Business
Before Pleasure" is it would be con-
siderably improved IL the Poll man
agement would start the show on
time and speed UP scene shifts so
that the performance would end be-
fore 30.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
Dies Day After Brother.

Mrs. Emory Speer. widow OF Judge
Speer. OF Macon. Ga. and & sister OF
Or. Dudley Morgan. whose death oc-
CURED at his home in Chevy Chase
Saturday. died of pneumonia at !
clock yesterday morning.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

l was wild wit
misery. l had
constant, d u |
pain, and woui
always feel tire.
I suffered in Il.
way for five {
six years ami ""
treated by a ph:
sician and too
different rem,
dies without ber
eft. Lydia /
Pinkham's Veg,
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

the hunt was Mrs. Arthur Scott Bur
den.
Teas. danssnts and theatrical
debuts took second place along with
their Complementary silks and laces.
Gllstening. friendly horse. with neck
arched in anticipation OF the chase,
reigned with the hounds. and tailored
riding habit eclipsed the flmy gowns.
A tang like cinnamon in the air
red-gold. flaming leaves. cisping
through the sunlight to fall on the
broad white gravel road, the hunter,
swung in behind the master of the
hunt, giving space for the hounds
that padded eagerly around the heels
of the masters mount, unleashed but
obedeint to low command or silver
whistle. Society was riding TO the
hounds,
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
Moore. Garden--MaIe and Female. !,

Announced as the second release bv
Paramount-Artcraft in a series of
superspecials OF which the much
talked of Miracle Man" was first.
Washington motion picture patrons
had every reason 20 expect very
great things Of Male and Female"
which opened its second weeks en-
gagement at Moore's Garden Thcater
yesterday. and for once they were
not disappointed. Not only were their
expectations realized, but they were
so far exceeded that this superphoto-
play has in one short week become
the talk OF the city and has taken
rank as one Of the greatest IL not
the greatest offering Of the year.
The very statement that Sir James
NJ. Barrie wrote the story and Cecil
B. DcMille made the screen version
puts the production in a class by it.
self. The PICTURE being an adaptation
of the popular play by Barrie. THE
Admirable Crichton.'' Washington
was quick to realize that here was
the material for a production such as
only comes once in a lifetime and as
a result 1t has been a case of try to
get in" from the very first moment
the presentation started.
An excellent musical setting for the
attraction has been arranged by Mr..
Claude V. Burrows, director OF the
Gardens augmented orchestra, which
adds much. due to the high-class rem
dition given. to the thorough enjoy
ment of one OF the finest perform
ances ever presented in this city.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
WOMEN Of
MIDDLE AGI
How Lydia E. Pinkham'
Vegetable CompoundRe-
lieves the Ailments of
Change of Life.

During Change of Life T had he,
flashes, dizzy spells and every mont
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24
CrnndaIr,-''The Gay Old Dog.

one OF the best pictures ever shown
IN washington is on view at Gran
dalfs Theater the first three days Of
this week, where the major offering Ia
Mrs. Sidney Drew'S expert film adam
tation Of Edna Ferber's wideIy-read
short story of THE Cav Old Dog"
starring John Cumberland. one Of
Broadway's fayorite comedians. Yes
terday's crowds were quick to per-
ceive the merit OF a story that re-
fleets the best efforts of its distin-
guished creators.
The gay dog" business was a late
phase in the life of Jimmy Dodd, 1t
was only recently that walters had
fought over Jimmy-onIy recently that
he had ordered things under glass
and mixed his own salad dressing
To know the real Jimmy one must go
back twenty-three years. when he
was young and handsome and q. The
sole support of q widowed mother
and two unmarried sisters, he prom
ised his mother at her dying bedside
that he would never desert the rs
ters. So he gave up Emily Harrison
and let her marry another. He gave
up everything else also. to keep his
pledge. Then the sisters married, the
"1A SehihC Ou ana jimmy mar
ness business prosper and the drudge
threw on the habits of a lifetime and
cut loose The various ways in which
he shocked his still watchful sisters
and the decisiveness with which he
took command of his own destiny,
form the basis OF one of the most de-
lightful photodramatic subjects of th>
year.
Mr. CI1nherIapd - ~ .,,i IL,
contributes an exceptionally we'll
limned Characterization to the dis
tinction of his first notable picture.
and a strong cast does excellently in
his support. The direction and pho
Biography are OF unusually high quail
ity.
The bill is completed by a Hawk
Mann farce. CHASED Out of Town, "
and numerous other short-reel sub
jects which are given excellent or
chestral accompaniment
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

to maintain her relations with other
men. -
A day comes when one of these
men creatures whom she Is accus-
toned to lure turns upon the CO.
Quette. Maddened by her treatment
Of him, he adopts . ruse and plunges
them both over q high cliff In a
motor car to their death. Then the
great love which husband and for
mer wife have always had for each
other Is cieansed by the tragedy and
they are reconciled.
The bill is one OF unusual excei-
lence and has been supplemented
with added screen and musical at
fractions Of novelty and distinction.
Moore's Rialto-"A VIrtuous Vamp,v
Proof that the best way to win the
love OF a man Is to act Indifferent
towards him is shown very Interest,"
ingly in "A Virtuous Vamp," the sec
ond Of a series OF productions which
popular Constance Talmadge is max
ing for the First National Exhibitors'
Circuit and which opened a weeks
run at Moore's Rialto Theoter yes
terday. Adapted from Clyde Fitch's
play. The Bachelor" by John Emer-
son and Anita Loos. this eminent COM
bination OF writer's has undoubtedly
given Miss Talmadge one OF her finest
vehicles Of which fact the rising young
artist takes full advantage. The re-
suit Is a delightful picture from start
TO finish, one which turned out ca
pacity audiences with smiles and
chuckles on their lips and in their
voices.
Ill
takes the part of a girl who found
II convenient to cast aside her aristo-
cratic name OF Gwendolyn Diana Ar
mitage, in order to gain a place in the
insurance office OF James Crownin-
shield. a bachelor, who hates to mix
social affairs with business. Nellie
Is a natural. not Intentional, vamp,
and as such is not responsible for the
havoc she creates in the hearts Of the
male contingent at the ONCE. That
her captivating smile is generally
mistaken Is certainly not her fault, al
though II does demoralize the entire
force. Conditions finally become such
that the boss, loath to dismiss her on
account of her ability as a stenog-
rapher. takes her into his private Of
nee as secretary. He Is proof against
her wiles. and woman-like she prompt
iy falls in love with him. GiIda Grey,
a roadway shimmie dancer. makes ap-
plication for a 5000 policy on her
shoulders The boss does not know
what shimrnieins means and 1t de-
wolves upon the winesome typist TO
escort the staid Mr.. Crowninshield to
a Jazz parlor for an investigation of
the matter and from this point on
the boss Is lost Eellie's brother and
the boss's sisters proceed to compli-
cate matters with the help OF a de-
tective. by trying TO keep the two
apart. with the usual result of max
ing the pair see more OF each other
than they would ordinarily. The con-
tinuance of this family resistance
causes the story to take a most un-
usual twist and closes the picture in
very unexpected manner.
Short subjects, showing excellent
discrimination in selection, are also
shown. in addition to which the RiaIto
symphony Orchestra, under the direc-
tion Of Daniel Breeskin, renders as
overture Operate Favorites." giving
as an encore yesterday Sweet and
Low" completing n bill totally in
keeping with the unusually high stand
ards Of RiaIto presentation.
The Washington herald., 1919-11-24

made its start Well in the fore
were many prominent society maids
and Tnatrons. joining in the hunt.
Miss Marion Hollins. of New York,
was among the prominent entrants.
Another New York woman whose
picture was snapped at the start OF
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
HAD BOOZE STILL
. j. in HIS KITCHEN

ATLANTA, Ca. Feb. LIVE
hadn't made more'n half er pint de
tgst night wen dat east staited dc
mash in de bar1 TO goin' 'b---r-ump
h-T,F-ump b-r-r-ump! lax 1t was
about to bust. or man Yaybu=n got
% skesfed he put brick on 10 bar'i
70 hoP it down. But hit KEEP on
stirrin' up de mash and nit finally
stirred up de neighbors. Den de rev.
ep0ers got stirred up
So explained Joe PosteIl, colored,
TO United States Commissioner Car
ter, when arraigned on a charge Of
distiliing in his kitchen.
Honest, jedge. we sot up dat stin
jes to make a iii lillker ior 1ur
stummieks sake he continued in an
aggrieved tone. Den dat half. Flint
We made warn't no count"
An Ordinary oil stove, a steamer,
chat bad once been part OF an auto
mobile radiator, two small Kegs, a
teW feet OF pipe and a few fittings.
and the "stilP' was ready to turn out
daily q gallon OF moonshine, yust a
feFerunner, revenue agents say, II
Similar domestice outfits to be un-
covered.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
DECORATED NEGRO
GIVEN RECEPTION

SALISBURY, Nd. Feb. 11.-This
was 3 real homecoming day" for
''Top" Sergt. Alexander Butler, Of
Company I. Fifteenth New York IN
fsntry, who arrived from France on
January 10, after. fifteen months ser
vice for Uncle Sam.
Sergeant Butler wears the French
Croix de Guerre for bravery. the
United States Distinguished Service
Cross, and other medals for galIantry
under the colors of Uncle Sam. But
Ter is a negro, twenty-fOur years old.
Last night many white citizens and
bis colored friends gave him big
reception at Wesley Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
Buffers American Cross was given
him for rescuing Lieutenant Jones. a
white officer OF his regiment, who
was taken prisoner.
Out of $500 men in the Fifteenth
New York regiment only 400 men re-
turned TO the States. the balance hav-
ing been killed or wounded
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
$1.OO Silk Gloves. 69c

Women know these Tricot Silk Gloves-and
that $l.OO is the regular price. All first quality,
with the fashionable embroidered backs. Sizes
6!s to g. In both white and black, at CSC pair.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Thread Silk Hose, Sc

These are Seconds of much more expensive
high grade silk hose. Subject to slight irreeu-
larities of weave, etc.-but not noticeable or
harmful. Sizes and 91z, in black only.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Dainty Nightgowns, $l.39

The price will prove delightful surprise
with long sleeves. Note the embroidery yoke.
The needlework is another fcaturc-like homo
made.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Women's Sailor Hats, $1.89

The correct shape for spring wear-of rough
braid, in black, taupc and red. This is the
straight" sailor that has the Endorsement of
Dame Fashion, and only $1.S9.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Silk Stockings, 45c

Women who prefer black stockings and wear
sizes and 91S are advised to buy in plenty.
Spun silk boots reinforced with Isle heels. toes
and garter tops, only 45c pair.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Boomers, in Colors, $50

Pink, blue or white. OF batiste and crepe
Made with double seat elastic waist PrcttiIy
ruffled Some with tight knees, all splendid
values at S6c
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Envelope Chemise, s1.O9

As dainty can be-Some with touches Of
hand embroidery. Some lace trimmed! Made of
sheer batiste and nainsOok, in white and pink.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Pink Union Suits, SEC

Think of 1.-TWO garments in one for only
9Sc! And womens favorite pink suits! Sizes
36 and So, in low neck, no sleeves knee Iano-f6
style. Fairly distributed-not more than two
suits to purchaser.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Better Petticoats. S1.OO

The Palais Royal Bargain Basement for best
Petticoats at 81. You'll say so-after seeing
these-of sateen, in erays, browns green black.
stripes; also in combination colOrs.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Silk-Iike Poplins, 39c

These silk-fnish Dress Poplns are recon-
mended for wear as we'll as beauty. Full pieces
sell at SOC yard. These mill ends-plcnty of
dress lengths-at only SOC yard.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
80 House Dresses. S1.9S

In sizes So to A are Dresses that COM
prise clearaway of last of higher priced lots.
S1.98 for choice will create a quick distribution.
Be early-frst choice is worth while.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Bungalow Aprons, Sl.SS

Practically. dreSseS-these all-envelOpiny
Aprons" and made of materials that will wash.
With honest and skilled needlework the Bunga-
low Apron results-bargain at $1.SS.
PnIaIS ROyRS-BargaIn Basement.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Blouses, S1.19 and S1.49

Two tables to be filled with these last of
many lots. At $1.19 dainty models of plaids
and plain colors with white collars and cuffs, in
sizes Sc to A. At $1.49 are superior tailored
and dainty dressy blouses.
The Washington times., 1919-02-11
Sl.S9 Sheets at Sl.O9 Each

Made of the reliable Durable" Sheeting.
Size 54X9O, hemmed and ironed ready for use.
Makers "seconds'-$1.09 instead of $3.50 each.