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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
SHUBERTS IN BIG
PICTURE COMBINE

NEW YORK, Aug. Papers signed
today mark the entry of Lee Shubert
and Al H. Woods, the two largest
theatrical producers in the world, into
the ranks Of motion pictures as d.
rectors in the GoIdWyn Pictures Cor
poration. The Shubert- Woods-Selwyn
interests control more than half OF the
theatrical productions in the coun-
try, and through this combination
GoldUyn will have access to put into
motion pictures all the great sue
cesses sponsored by this organization
This affiliation IL regarded Is the
most significant combination OF
amusement enterprises In the Worio.
Immediately upon completing negotta-
tions the Goldwyn Pictures Corpora
ton announces an increased capitaliza-
ton from three to twenty million dol
lars. The new officers are Samuel
GoIdwyn, president: =. J. Godsol.
chairman executive committee; +. j.
Godsol, Moritz Hilder, Lee Shubert,
Edgar selwyn, Abraham Lehr. vice
presidents; p. ". Heberman, treas
urer. and Gabriel L. Hess, secretary.
Goodwin has under contract Ger
aldine Farrar, Pauline Frederick.
Mabel Normand, Madge Kennedy, Tom
Moore, Will Rogers, and has the ex-
elusive contract to screen the works
OF Rex Beach. Gertrude Atherton.
Rupert Hughes. Mary Roberts Rine-
hart. Gouveneur Morris, Basil King,
and Leroy Scott.
The Shubert interests control most
Of the theaters throughout the United
States. Al H. Woods has grouped
about. him the greater part OF the pro-
ducIng playwrights today and owns
the exclusive rights to the most I'M
portant modern English and French
productions.
Goldwyn has recently purchased at
Culver City. Cal. the largest single
studio in the world. Plans are under
way for the erection Of a large studio
In the East near New York city. Pro-
auctions on a more elaborate and ex-
tensive scale than before will be carr
ried out in the East and West to, be
supplemented by a national newspa-
per. magazine, and billboard cam
paign.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
Sheriff, Not Francis X,
Proves Real Star in
Drama of Bush Manor

BALTIMORE. Aug. Everything
was ready yesterday. as per careful
arrangements, for the first non-ap-
pearance OF Francis * Bushman in
the serio-comic drama, More Bush
Than Manner; or. How Much Am L
BIDS" except the moving picture
camera operator. Mr.. Bushman made
his expected non-appearance, prob
ably 5000 people, were there for the
mob scenes during the day, the lares
and penates were assembled for the
great auction scene, quick-lunch
man had a coffee urn. a hot vicente
kettle and a stock Of candy and
cigars all set up on the lawn, and
400 automobiles were parked in the
pasture sloping from the house down
to the road.
But the business" of the play was
put through despite the absence of
the camera operator. Sheriff Abram
Street, of Baltimore county, manag-
ing director of the film and a men,
Der of the cast. insisted upon q ere
hearssl." declaring that Mrs. Jo-
sephine Bushman, the actors hrst
wife. and his other creditors would
wait no longer for their money"
Asked to explain the cryptic remark,
the sheriff laconically referred ques-
TONERS to the records of the circuit
court Of Baltimore county.
Here's Your Scenario.
Following is a scenario OF the play
(author unknown). ami It may be
said that actual settings. acting and
dialogues adhered faithfully to the
requirements OF the manuscript:
The first scene in act ! shows the
lawn and portico Of Bush Manor. Rid
erwood. Men, women and children
swarm over the grass and crowd up
TO the house. Behind the big trees a
coffee urn steams merrily on a long
counter holding sandwiches, candy
and cigars. presided over by a man
in shirt sleeves and a bartenders
apron. and several children.
Auctioneer Sam Pattison stands on
one of the carved stone benches on
the porch, facing the crowd. holding
aloft a silver tea set-old Sheffield,
consisting Of four pieces. Real Shelf
held!" he shouts. land it's engraved
with the words Bush Manor (Turns
slightly around and looks at a tall. I
good looking young man in striped
shirt, khaki breeches and puttees
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
LEMON JUICE
FOR FRECKLES
Girls! Make beauty lotion To-
afew centS-Try It'll

Squeeze the juice OF two lemons
into bottle containing three
ounces Of orchard white. shake well
and you have a quarter pint OF the
best freckle and tan lotion and com
plexion beautif1er, at very, very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces of orchard
white for a few cents. Massage this
sweetIy fragrant lotion into the
face, neck. arms and hands each
day and see how freckles and blem-
ishes disappear and how clear, soft,
and rosy-White the skin becomes.
Yes. It is harmless and never irri-
tates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
HAsrENs CHANNEL TUNNEL.

PARIS, Aug. Measures to expe-
dite the construction of a tunnel I'M
der the English Channel. connecting
France and England. were presented
to the cabinet by Albert Clave:lle,
minister of public works.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01

wouldn't you pay a quarter TO buy
your child n vfrtue3 Buy a Thrift
stamp today md start him In the
why's OF Intelligent economy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
COLORED POLITICAL
LEAGUE ELECTS

Trustees and officers of the Repub-
lican Interstate League. a colored ma
tional political organization. were
elected Wednesday evening. The Of
ficers elected are H. A Clarke. chair
man; z. Nesby, vice chairman; c. H.
Hemans, secretary; r. L. Johnson,
treasurer; ]. B. Mealy, sergeant at
arms, and C. N. Coates, chaplain. The
executive committee is: H. NJ. Edelen,
chairman; R. Brooks, ]. E. Harvey, G.
H. Hemans, r. L. Johnson and J. B.
Mealy. The trustees are: 8. Harris,
B. B. Phillips and A. P. Prioleau. The
incorporates are: r. B. Blunt, H. NJ.
Edelen, H. A. Clarke. ]. W. johnson
and J. z. Young.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
SAYS 100000 JEWS
DIED IN POGROMS

NEW YORK. Aug. Louis Mar
shall. chairman OF the committee OF
Jewish delegations at the peace con-
ference. made public here a cable
message from Leo Motzkin, secretary
of the committee, now in Paris. in
which it was alleged that 10000 Jews.
including 1900 school children, had
been killed Gin new and terrible po-
groms during June at Kaminetz, Po-
dolsk Kitaigorod. Ourinine and otneT
cities and towns in Ukrainia-"
In making public the message MT.
Marshall said there was every reason
to believe the masSacres were con-
tinuinG.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
UNIVERSAL SERVICE
BILLS INTRODUCED

Universal military and naval train
ing is provided in bills introduced In
Congress yesterday by Senator Cham
berlain of Oregon and Congressman
Kahn of California, chairman of the
House Military Affairs Committee.
The bills provide that every male
citizen. between ages OF eighteen TO
twenty. must take six months train
ing (either in the army or navy, un-
less he has been in the service six
months or is physically unit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01

TELEPHONE PROPERTIES ARE
RETURNED TO-DAY
After Of Federal control the telephone property which makes
up the Bell Telephone System returned to its by the United
States Government
While the property properly maintained the
property which the Government took August 1913. 1t is
not adequate for its job wenanned as that not in
way Federal control which was eninenty
to for which neither the Government the Company to
blame.
year ago today Labor and material needed for
both telephone operation turned military
Some materials vital the carrying of the that even
the work of providing telephone facilities for the Government re-
taded and part them could spared for commercial telephone
purposes.
No less vital was the Governments skilled
create maintain and operate the ntecommuncaon system neces
eminent services.
Thousands of telephone already at the battle front
Thousands still telephone experts and skilled
operators the service of the Government and its tributary
industries by the tens of thousands.
The reserve of plant and equipment drawn upon until
entirely used and the experienced staff gradually depleted To
find others take the places of those who had gone difficult To
train them takes time.
During the year came victory and the armisce and instantly the
business world sprang activity. The demand for telephone
service passed all former records To replace the exhausted
which had been carried for just such purposes and replace the skilled
this unprecedented emergency there began for
construction t0 adsmfn5 o RSh pressure repairs t45 e'ern
between ovepOweng demand upbUding of
growth held back and whose forces sunted by the vital
needs of
Much progress has made upbudng of this SYSTEM but
still required the growth business;
give first aid" every other business every otle. sug-
Cling against un!reteLen!ed demand
Prosperity which this emergency
of those desiring employment the Under
telephone service generally has been and could
pre-war standard 1t beyond human power Immediately
the handicap which the situation imposes.
80. 49, noo,o = 49,, r,,r. 80
working teeSSy Strenuoy for the
telephone company Service has given More of
given and must be improved That
will take months Eventually service with
demand.
- THECHEsAPEAKEA AND PoToMA
o. TELEPHONE COMPANY
49,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
Kennel scene Pathetic.

Scene Two. closeup of seven or
eight Great Dane puppies lined up be-
hind wire fence. yodeling in chorus
(waltz time), They auction US off to
pay for our eats, but when in the
deuce do we eat?' Singing ceases sud-
denly while puppies stop TO swish
flies Show closeup OF flies. Show
closeup OF two larger brindle Great
Dane puppies on right and left, eyeing
visitors speculatively and registering
deep hunger.
Reel Three, Scene One, shows again
the mOb-scene on Bush Manor lawn,
with Auctioneer Pattison in gaIvanio
action. swiftly he disposes of loving
cup belonging 10 Beverly Bayne for
$3.50. Holds bigger cup aloft, then
reads inscription, Presented to Fran
els y. Bushman by his loyal friends
and admirers in recognition of his
great art on the screen. 1917" Crowd
sways with mirth. and auctioneer
takes second look, adding, Il mean
1911" Cup brings ST.. Set OF
Limoges china, l25 pieces. brings
$135. Bushman's old mahogany cigar
humidor brings SIG. Silver cork
screw with horn handle brings 50.
Mystery of Photographs.
politicians reclining in groups on
man in conversation with Sheriff
Street, ladies gazing fondly at photo
graphs OF Francis y. Bushman. Cut
in with "betore and after" scenes OF
library table, first heaped with photo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
DENY BRITAIN ASKED TO
PROSECUTE U. S. PACKERS

The Federal Trade Commission has
officially denied that it had been
in communication with officials Of
the British government with regard
to prosecution Of American meat
packers in England.
This denial was in the form of a
communication TO the Senate, in re-
Spouse to a resolution by Senator
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01

standing behind him in the crowd on
the porch. Young man mods almost
imperceptibly. shaking heavy forelock
OF light hair down into his eyes.)
How much am 1 bid?" shouts Mr..
Pattison. Voice from the erowd)
Twenty-Five dollarsT (All dialogue,
of course, to be cut I'M Tall young
man behind Mr.. Pattison bids 500, an
other person bids $27. tall young man
bids $2S. Nr. Pattison launches into
conventional auctioneer's harangue.
and the bidding grows furious. Mys-
FERROUS tall young man makes every
other bid. standing with arms care
lessly folded. At every new bid from
the crowd auctioneer turns to him and
very quietly he offers. a dollar and
fifty cents more. Finally
"Fifty-hve dollars! Are you all
done? Fifty-fve dollars! Fifty-sold
to young Mr.. Bushman for $751;
A noticeable stir in crowd. Women
and girls crane their necks murmuP-
ing. "Who is it?" els he here?' mo.
it's hi ssonr "Yes, it's Everly!"
it's his SOM" yes, it's Everiy"
Bushman (for it is indeed he) stands
his ground and buys in several more
pieces Of silver engraved with Bush
Manor" then disappears into the
house.
Merry Villain There, Too.
Closeup Of viIlainous looking man
in check suit who had been boosting
bidding on tea set, rubs hands regis
tering diabolical glee. and murmurs.
aha! Got a piece O. change out o.
Bushman that time"
Scene Two shows interior Of home
OF Francis Y. Bushman. Enter EVERY
BushmAn, who goes straight to the
foot OF the handsome staircase and
picks up old brass cannon, mounted
on wheels. lying there, remarking,
This belongs to me-" Man standing
near wearing white and red ribbon
on coat lapel. turns quickly, mo.
that's to be sold" Points to label on
cannon. (Show closeup Of label bear
ing number "67F' with finger of
deputy sheriff pointing at it, EVerly
puts cannon down and exits, left.
Scene Three shows other parts OF
interior. with armored knights stand
ing in the hall, a grocery box full Of
player-pianO rolls on the floor, heaps
OF tapestry and curtains lying around,
tables full of jumbled bric-a-brac.
Ladies walk about the room furtively
lingering one thing or another. Other
ladies sit in chairs, tanning and chat
tering. Streams Of ladies and gentle
men are ascending and descending
handsome staircase
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Sherman, directing the Commission
to make known what correspondence
il has had with the British govern
ment regarding export trade in meat.
The report. incidentally, disclosed
alleged details of the operations of
the great American packers in for
eign countries, especially Great
Britain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01

Frequent train service and low Tzres
make the outing a most enjoyable AID
inexpensive one. Additional cquipmeat
provides room for all. Complste train
schedule in Bulletin and Latest Ns8a
sundays and Holidays: Adults. sSc
Children. soc. Other days: Adults, Sc:
Children, 25c
II you cannot spare the entire day
take tho $50 p. N. train, daily except
Saturday and Sunday, and spend the
evening away from the heat and rtir-
moi OF the city. enjoy the quietuds and
salt water breezes, returning home
thoroughly refreshed. One hour from
Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-08-01
Interesting %CIose-Up."

Show closeup OF lady. glancing
swiftly behind her. then quickly grab
bling small Chinese mandarin and
dropping 1t in her handbag. A large
male hand falls upon her arm. Change
camera focus to show both deputy
sheriff and lady, latter pointing to
badge on coat lapel and looking re-
proachfuIIy at lady. who assumes de-
fiant attitude. Lady speaks first,
reaching into handbag and extract
ing mandarin:
Cant l buy this% Deputy sheriff
replies. Yes, ma'am, but nobody amt
sold il yet" Lady counters. We'll,
when will IL be sold?" and deputy
sheriff replies. Don't know, but when
it is you'll have to bid 1t in. This
amt no store" Lady Indignantly
slams mandarin down on table and
exists. right. Registered high dud-
geon. Deputy sheriff exists, left reg
istered deep thought and murmuring,
Wonder where they keep all that
booze they amt goin' to SELF"
Reel Two. Scene One, shows kennels,
stables and pasture of Bush Manor.
Closeup of three farming gentlemen
leaning on rail fence, thooughtfully
regarding a COW going through mo-
lions OF eating grass. Dialogue: Look
at that hip knocked off! That'll lower
her price, What d'you want a COW
for. breedin'?" mo. milk"
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
BROOKS.

Norman Pendleton is at work for A.
E. Chase Co.
Several in town are confined to the
house with bad colds.
DR.. W. L. West of Belfast was busi-
ness caller in town last week.
Eben Miller and Hamilton Jenkens are
sd wing lumber at Jenkens' mill.
Clifton P. Roberts is at work in the
Brooks Farmers Union Grain Store.
Several flocks of robins and blackbirds
have been seen around the village lately.
Harry B. Bradford and crew are saw
ing wood with their machine here in the
village.
Mrs. Olive Ward and little son Maurice
of Unity visited her parents, F. X. Rob-
erts and family, recently.
Mr.. George Miller, who has employ
m lent in Bath, spent a few days vacation
with his family here recently.
Mr.. Ebert G. Moulton who has en-
ployment in Crockett's portable saw mill
Pittsfeld spent few days with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moulton, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Lane who have
been at work in Waterville for several
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
Norma Ialmadge, Monday.

''De Luxe Annie" Norma Talmadge's
latest production for her Select Star
Series, will be the feature attraction here
Monday. 1t has been directed by Roland
West from the scenario by Paul West,
which was made from Edward Clarke's
current stage success of the same name
The story first appeared as a twc~part
serial in the Saturday Evening Post so
| that millions of homes are familiar with
this thrilling tale.
Norma Talmadge has never appeared
to better advantage than in this absorbing
play of criminal life with surprising
psychological ending AS Julie Kendall,
the wife of a prominent lawyer who is
| interested in the workings of criminal
minds, whom blow on the head turns
adrift on the world, a total victim of
aphasia, Miss Talmadge registers a ire
mendous hit in most realistic portrayal
She becomes the confederate of Jimmy
Fitzpatrick and, with him, operates the
deluxe book game, variant of the old
| badger game. Later, although his face
seems strangely familiar, she meets her
husband, treats him as a stranger and
seeks to victimize him.
In the closing reel DR.. Niblo, the alien
list who is friend of the Kendals, oper-
atcs on Julie and restores her memory so
that she believes her criminal experiences
only an unpleasant dream; and happiness
reigns again at the domestic hearthstone
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
''Nine Tenths of the Law" Friday

Mitchell Lewis rises to the splendid
heights of powerful emotional acting
for which he is justly famous, in the six
part special play mine Tenths of the
Law" which is offered Friday, one day
only.
"Nine Tenths of the Law" was written
by Reaves Eason, thrilling drama of
the North woods, in which the possession
of an eighteen months old baby forms
| the basic of the powerful plot. The most
remark BILE baby actor of the screen
plays the part of Little Roughneck, u
who wanders into the camp from ''no-
where" 'Nine Tenths of the Law" is a
picture to be enjoyed by young and old,
Friday
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
GEORGE H. PATCH.

Georee n. Patch of Northport, who
was injured in fall from the roof of the
Peavey cottage at Bay Side ten weeks
ago. died at the Maine General Hospital
in Portland. Thursday, March 9th. He
sustained a compound fracture of the
right leo above the knee, the hip was
crushed and he was injured internally.
He was accompanied to Portland by his
only daughter, Mrs. Elizabth Patch Perry,
who was with him night and day until
the end came after the most intense suf-
fering. Mr.. Patch was carpenter and
was at work on the Peavey cottage when
injured He was born in Knox 63 years
ago. the son of David and Mehitable
Brown) patch and is the last of their
family of four children. He is survived
by his wife, formerly Miss Orilla Cross
of Belfast, by his daughter, Mrs. Perry,
and son, Harold A. Patch, both of
whom live at home. He was highly
respected citizen of Northport and mem
Der of the American Benefit Society.
The funeral took place at his late home
Sunday at 2 p. m, Rev. Charles W.
Martin of the Belfast Methodist church
officiating The bearers were Messrs.
Mathew Leadbetter, Charles 0. Dickey,
M. B. Whiting and Bartlett Wadlin.
Among the many beautiful floral tributes
was set piece from the Workmen at the
Peavey cottage The remains were placed
in the receiving tomb at Grove Cemetery
and will be inferred there later.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
Dorothy Gish, Saturday.

Here comes Dorothy Gish againl She'll
be here in her latest Paramount picture
next Saturday.
"Boots" is the name of it. And it ex-
poses the Bolshevist menace which
threatens civilization even more than the
Hun ever did. Timely, eh?
You recall her as "Battling Jane, ="
we're sure, for that lovable little wander
er won her way into all our hearts. How
can she do her bit, as all ought to do to
prevent the spread of Bolshevism? Come
and seel
And then you saw her in THE Hope
Chest" as the plucky daughter of an
old-time vaudeville actor. And here she
comes in "Boots" Watch her step, as
she illustrates ruthless Bolshevist agents
who seek to destroy her sweetheart.
A Pathe comedy and a news reel will
be included in the weekend program
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
YypiSt Wanted

Exceptional opportunity for steno-
grapher (or typist, dictaphone used and
no knowledge of shorthand necessary A
girl is wanted who has High school
education, who can write passably cor
rect English, who can punctuate and spell,
The rest we can teach her. This is a
fine opportunity with big company for
real business woman or for girl who
wants to become one. The work will be
hard and the possibilities big. Good wages
at the start and no limit to the opportuni-
ties for advancement for an ambitious,
hard working girl. If you can write fair
ly correct English and can spell and pune
ate and if you are ambitious TIC get some
where in the business world, write us,
stating your experience, education and
other facts about yourself. Address
TYPIST, Box 377, Augusta, Maine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
PURE TONIC VALUE
In Peptiron, to the Last Particle of
the Medicine.

The new and real iron tonic, Pept-
iron, is prepared in the convenient
form of chocolate coated pills, easy
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Peptiron is the essence of economy,
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corrects all rundown conditions,
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power of resisting disease.
Do not put off treatment in these
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Peptiron and begin to take it today,
two after each meal.
You'll not regret being particular
to get Peptiron, and no other. Like
many others, you will be surprised at
is promptness in building you up.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1919-04-03
Colonial Theatre
Marguerite Clark, Mitchell Lewis, Dorothy
Gish, Norma Talmadge, Emmy Wehlen,
John Barrymore, to Be Seen the Next
Few Days, Matinee and Evening.

Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch,''
Thursday.
In Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage Patch, +"
which has been picturized for Paramount
by Hugh Ford, with Marguerite Clark,
the beautiful Paramount star in the stel-
lar role, Miss Clark appears as Lovey
Mary, that delightful tom-boy whose
pranks in the story won her so many
juvenile admirers, The picture, which is
on view Thursday, is remark Bile one in
many respects, it's situations being dra-
matte and it's heart-appeal to old and
young alike irresistible
A Mack Sonnet two-reel comedy, "His
Smothered Love" will complete fine
program for young and old.
EsNire Ienths of the ax, y Eridax,