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The Washington times., 1919-12-01
PRESIDENTS SIGNATURE
RECORD" OF HIS ILLNESS
Handwriting Shows Steady Improve.
ment, From Feeble Initials
To Flowing Lines

Progress of President Wilson's re-
covery is recorded in his own hand
writing. During his illness he has
had to sign probably fifty documents.
When he got around to signing, his
penmanship was pretty weak, al
though some of the irregularity and
uncertainty of the lines about Octo-
Der 20 was due to the manner in
which he had to work. For a week
or so thereafter he economical eff
fort by signing only his initials
They were feeble, but enough TO get
some people into the sunlight which
was denied him, and he made a grim
com nent then about knowing how a
prisoner felt.
Toward the end of October his
handwriting showed the gain in
strength, and Oct ober % he attached
signature to an application in the
Washington citizen campaign that
had no wavering lines. Now he is
doing well. He takes his outings in
reclining chair, in a much easier
position to write.
Meanwhile he Is eating and sleep
ing well, and generally responding to
treatment. with stories and poetry
read to him by Mrs. Wilson for dis
sipation. and an occasional confer
ence with Attorney General Palmer
or Senator Hitchcock to keep in
touch with the big problems OF the
country.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
METROPOLITAN.

A camera drama that embodies such
surprising variety Of action and locale
and reveals SO high a degree Of
artistry as fully to deserve the name
OF super-production features the
elaborate photoplay bill arranged for
the celebration this week of the frs.
anniversary of the opening of Gran.
daiFs Metropolitan Theater. In the
perturbation by John Emerson and
Anita Loos of Arthur Hornblow's
vivid novel, "By Right Of Conquest"
oisciosed upon the screen under the
title Of "The Isle of Conquest, Norma
Talmadge achieves the supreme trt.
umph OF her career.
The Isle Of Conquest" traces with
admirable directness the development
or character of young girl taken
from a convent by her socially ambi-
tious mother to wed a roue whose
only virtue was his fabulous wealth
During a honeymoon cruise in south.
ern seas, the liner on which they were
travelling was torpedoed and the bride
rs cast ashore on an uninhabited
tropical isle with a stoker on the ship,
whose promising career as a ship
builder had been blasted BY the per-
f1dy Of girl. Loathing all men be-
cause she believes them all to be Of
the same ilk as her profligate hus-
band, Ethel Harmon abhors the
thought Of isolation with the physical
giant she has seen shoveling coal
aboard ship. His faith in womanhood
having been shattered by similar ex-
perience, the two agree to adapt them
selves to circumstances on a purely
business basis. Gradually each per-
ceives the good qualities in the char
acter OF the other, and the relationship
blossoms into a love that neither has
before experienced. Upon the day
they had decided to solemnize a SIM
pie marriage rite. believing them
selves the sole survivors Of the wreck
and having abandoned hope Of rescue,
the girls husband, mother, and sister
appear on the scene at the head of
searching party. There is thus pro-
duced the basis Of true dramatic con.
hict which leads to a climax that is
as effective as 1t is unexpected.
An agreeable singfe-reel comedy,
Struck Out" the news pictorial and
other abbreviated subjects. together
with splendid orchestral accompani-
ment for the pictured features, com.
Hete bill that attracted record
crowds yesterday.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01

Once in . blue moon there comes a
play with music that 10 destined to live
long years, one Of the kind that is re-
vived for the edification of successive
generations Of playgocrs Such a play
Is "Maytime." which Ii all that its
name implies fragrant breath Of
the old days, when New York was
still the New York Of Diedrick Knick-
erbocker-losing none Of Its sweetness
as Its episodes travelled through the
years to the twentieth century.
1t brings to mind the scent Of apple
trees in blossom, and the hawthorne
in bloom. The four acts or episodes
are laid in 1S4o. 1856, 1880, and nine
teen hundred and something. The
first episode IL laid in Washington
Square, when Gotham was bounded
by the Battery and Union Square, and
and Broadway was farm in the
country" Ottillie Van 2andt is loved
by a prentice boy. Together they
bury a jewel box with a ring and a
scrap Of paper that would have made
Ottillie rich in later years, 1t being
the deed to the farm" at Finty-ninth
street.
The irate parent halts the match
and the apprentice boy goes to South
Africa and returns rich, only to fnd
that Ottillie Is married and her prof
ligate husband is wasting her dowry.
Years roll on, and the grandchildren
Of the couple meet and fall in love,
and find the jewel box at the foot Of
the gnarled old tree.
Carolyn Thompson was sweet and
unaffected, sang beautifully, and en-
dowed her role with a sincerity that
was not lost on an appreciative audi
ence. For the play was not like the
usual musical hodge-podge, but re-
quired genuine acting.
Melvin Stokes, as Richard Wayne,
mace perfect opposite for Miss
Thompson. He, too, had a real voice.
William Norris is truly a comedian.
He wasn't boisterous, neither was he
Of the slapstick variety but he knew
how to draw laughter from everyone,
every time he appeared.
Others who deserve more than pass
ing mention are Teddy Webb as an
auctioneer of the vintage Of 1880;
Edna Temple, lady of the chorus" {"
who believes in the power Of the press
for furthering the name and fame
Of q lady of the stage. and Amy
Leicester and Geneyieve Temple, two
of Matthew'S wives.
Really fine was the dancing of Nina
Valerie. II they danced that way in
1855, the writer wishes that reincarna-
tion was a variety, and that he could
remember his state of being at that
time.
"Costumically" speaking, the play
was more than interesting. Ranging
from the hoopskirt and pantellette
age. through the hustle peird to the
abbreviated era, all the gowns and
suits were Of historical accuracy. AS
for the songs, there are few who have
not already heard the theme song Of
the play. "Will You Remember. Road
to Paradise" and Jump Jim Crow"
are At companions to this success.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
PALACE,

Counterfeit" opened a weeks run
at Loew's Palace Theater yesterday.
1t brings Elsie Ferguson to the Pal
ace screen as the featured player and
rarely has this brilliant and be u .ul
stage and screen star had an oppor-
tunity for a more natural and delight
full interpretation. She portrays the
role of a high spirited Southern girl.
who Is not afraid to sacrifice to re-
store the fallen fortunes of her fam
lily.
The picture portrays the story of
Southern girl who accepts a Secret
Service assignment runs down band
of counterfeiters. rejuvenates h,r
family fortune and meets the man
she eventually weds. The scenes laid
at Newport are especially notable for
the brilliance and sumptuous elegance
of the settings and Miss Ferguso1
herself Is a perfect model of sartorial
splendor in a number of scenes.
The production is amplfied by q
number of selected screen offerings
and Director Cannon. of the Palace
Symphony Orchestra, contributes
Home, Sweet Home, Around the
World" as the overture number.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01

which provides for the return Of the
railroads to their private owners, Diff
fers materially from the Esch bill
passed by the House last session, and
there will have to be speedy action IL
IL Is passed and agreed to by the
House before January I, when the
President has promised to turn the
railroads back to their owners.
Revisions of tariff legislation and
the repeal Of luxury taxes is another
proposition which confronts this ses.
sion OF Congress, and 10 matter
which must be met forthwith, for
there Is great pressure throughout the
nation for the repeal of many OF the
luxury taxes.
Reconstruetioa Congress.
This session Of Congress is theoret-
ically a reconstruction Congress, for
1t is supposed to meet the problems
which have come as an aftermath to
war. However, the work OF recon.
struction must be set aside for the
work of destruction-the destruction
of radicalism in the nation. More
than a score OF bills aimed at those
who would overturn the Government
are already before the Congress.
The question of bonuses for the for
mer service men must be fought out
in this Congress at an early date.
Land grants for former service men
must also be determined upon by this
Congress.
Some of the other legislative tasks
before this Congress are:
The formulation of q permanent
merchant marine policy.
Determination of-the establishment
Of free ports.
Determination Of q Definite peace
time military and naval policy.
. Appropriation bills
Establishment Of an Industrial COM
mission
Passage Of laws to encourage for.
eign commerce to meet new after-the-
war conditions.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
5 D. c. GIRL SCOUTS TO
ATTEND CONVENTION

Washington will be represented by
five delegates at the national conven-
tion OF the Girl Scouts of America, TO
be held January IL and Is, in Phila-
delphia.
Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'c,C *
a public rally to arouse interest In
the scout movement will be held in
Memorial Continental Hall Delega-
tions -om 300 women's organizations
are TO attend.
Merit badges will be presented to
500 Girl Scouts at the winter rally, to
be held January 3 at the Wilson Nor.
NAL School. Medal presentations will
be made by the court OF honor, COM
posed of members of the executive
council Of the local Girl Scouts As
sociation.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
KNICKERBOCKER-

Amusement seekers who yesterday
packed Crandalfs Knickerbocker
Theater were diverted by one of the
most amusing short-reel comedies of
the season when. as the principal
supplementary feature Of a delightful
bill, Kids and Kidlets" was thrown
upon the screen.
The chief feature of the program
arranged Tor yesterday and today at
the knickerbocker is "The Isle of
Conquest" "A complete review of this
remarkable production will be found
In connection with the Metropolitan
Theater. where 1t was also accorded
hrst Washington presentations yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
URGES FREE IRELAND,

The British Labor party is in favor
Of granting full freedom to Ireland,
James Sexton. member of the British
House OF Commons and one of the
leaders of the British Labor party,
said last night in an address to
Friends Of Irish Freedom at Sol E
street northwest
Mr.. Sexton came to Washington n
attend the international labor con-
ference, which closed Saturday. He
viii return to England December Ia,
Sexton's parliamentary district ad-
joins Liverpool, England.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
GARDEN.

Give Washington theatrical pro
duction of any character, be it stage
or screen, which Closely approaches
perfection or is of such character as
to make II distinctly novel or unique
In Its class, and it has been evidenced
tine and again that Washington will
'upport that production in a manner
hardly equaled by any other city in
he country, no matter how large.
which fact has never been more
strongly substantiated than in the
continued showing of Cecil b. De-
Miles ACKNOWLEDGEMENT superspe-
rial Male and Female" which en-
'ered upon its third straight week at
Moore's Garden Theater yesterday.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
BELASCO.

Unbelievable, though explainable:
admirably acted and mechanically
and scenically perfect, "The Unknown
Purple" offered at the Shubert-Be-
lasco this week, is a real thriller OF
thrillers." Frankly melodramatic,
with almost climax a minute from
the time the curtain raises on a blank
prison wall until the last flash of the
footlights, "The Unknown Purple"
serves to completely mystify and grip
the interest as no other play in years.
Washington got brief glimpse of
this success last winter. New York
admitted 1t and welcomed it for a
years run. The prologue and three
act pseudo-scientific effort of Roland
West and Carlyle Moore Is exception
tained until the last moment, and the
performance is smooth in every sense.
THE CAST. y
Peter Marchmont. Mr.. George Probert
Rnssx ns,an pa%non 5s0m Headquarters. L Duane
Ruth charieton. 80. Miss Eveta Knudsen
Richard Bradbury; :Mr. Harry Redding
George Allison. head Of the Allison De
tective Bureau. 49,. Mr.. Joseph Slaytor
s1nnis Non Ail.s1n; All n. ;....Miss w.on Vivian Allan
Johnson. butler to the Daw.ons.
Mr.. Herbert Ashton
Eurton. Ailison's head man. ~ ~''"'p0''
Mr.. Grant Sherman
1t is doubtful IL an expose of the
plot, an accounting of the weird per-
formances Of the mysterious purple
ray even, could steal from the specu-
ative theatergoer the illusions pro
luced to eye and mind Suffice il to
say that the discovery Of a new "pur-
pie ray" enables an idealistic inven-
'or who has served a prison term in
covering up the indiscretions of his
wife to finally gain retribution and
Tevenge-and without committing a
crime.
"The Unknown Purple" is the new
y discovered ray. The idea is some
What along the line of Jules Verne's
imaginative mind, though modernized
20 the status of the Craig Kennedy
stories. The prologue and episodes
are SO cleverly worked out as to give
he time element an illusory bearing
upon the development of the plot.
here isn't loose end in the plot nor
1 draggy second in the whole fabric
SO cleverly worked together is the
plot, so exacting are the various roles
that 1t was necessary to select only
he most capable of actors for the
company. George Probert, Joseph
Slaytor, Herbert Ashton, Benedict
facQuarrie Jean Stuart, Eveta Knud-
zen, Vivian Allen and Arthur lie Wen
'ot only vividly portray the essential
characteristics of the roles for which
hey are selected, but display the
'moothest sort OF teamwork neces-
ary to an exacting play.
Go and see 'rThe ITnEpoup purnIor
watch the unexpected and entirely
'nlooked-for developments. One is
'lmost ready to expect the aid of ma
"rial spiritism when table is
Moved. a panel raised and a safe
robbed in full view of the players and
audience. 1t Is not until the last sec
nd of the offering that the truth Of
he matter Is unfolded For down
light suspense "The Unknown Pur-
'le" gains first honors without any
1econd.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
LYCEUN.

There was not a dull moment in
the Beauty Review" which opened a
weeks engagement at the Lyceum
Theater yesterday. The show is re-
plete with clean comedy, specialties,
the latest songs and good dancing.
The company is made up of Ada Lum,
Jimmie Cooper. Eddie Hall. Charles
Flemming. Morris TolaA, Billy Gun.
by, and Marty CotIinA.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
GETS D. C. ASSIGNMENT.

Lieut. Col. George f. Strong. for
merly judge advocate at Camp Dix,
n. j., has been assigned to duty in
the judge advocate generals office
in Warrington.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
Members Predict Session viii
Last Well Into Summer,
Probably Beyond.
TREATY is BIGGEST ISSUE
Long Labor Fight Is Expected
Against cummins Rail-
way Bill.
Win the usual brief, ime-honored

With the usual brief, time -honored
ARmalities, Congress convened to-
dny in regular session. AS they
enxAsred for the opening, members,
n common with most Of their lead
Gs, predicted q session lasting well
into the summer. il not beyond.
The business ahead of the legisla-
tsrs comprises a program rated by
leaders as the most important in
years, il not in the nations history,
inciuding what are considered some
o< the most puzzling and compli-
enked domestic problems ever pre-
0onted.
Peel Their Way.
There was a disposition among
0ombers to feel their way rather
snrsfully with respect to the vital
rather than to accept the first solu.
ten offered Speed. they indicated,
- 70 be sacrificed to safety in legis-
lAting.
EThe days program in the House In
eiuded handing down Of the huge es-
t1mates sent in by various Govern
ment departments OF money needed
To nun the Government for the next
fsscal year; the usual hrst-day pre-
sentation OF bills. passage OF resolu-
lions necessary to set committee ma
ohtnery in motion and other routine.
In the Senate. Carter Glass is to be
sworn as the new Senator from vir-
gfnia, taking the place made vacant
BY the death of Senator Martin.
Following the opening, both houses
expected to adjourn until tomorrow,
when President Wilson's message on
the state OF the Union-his annual re-
port, in effects to be read Be-
cause of conditions in industry, the
unremedied high cost of living and
related questions, the message is
awaUcd with the greatest interest
eek Treaty Compromise.
Administration forces in the Senate
Intend to begin today working toward
the peace treaty compromise which
they predict will be reached within a
few weeks. bringing ratification soon
after the New Year
Discussion of the Mexican question
may break out at once in either body.
6ome members are considering the ad-
Visibility of demanding immediate
and sweeping inquiry. demanding in
formation, or in some way showing
the interest of Congress in a settle
ment Of this country's relations with
the southern republic
There was much interest in the
Lodge resolution to declare the war
at an end. which was expected TO come
up for debate early in the session.
Fight on Cummins BIN.
The Cummins railroad bill is the
diminished business in the Senate,
made so at the close OF the regular
session. This bill is bound to bring
on fight between Congress and or
GaniLed labor. inasmuch as IL provides
for anti-strike legislation. Senator
Cummins today was expectant that IL
would pass the Senate, however, de-
spite the protests of the leaders OF or
ganixed labor.
Labor leaders are preparing to
swoop down on Congress and stage a
gigantic meeting of protest The bill,
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
POLT,A.

"Maytime," a play with music In
four episodes with score by Sigmund
Romberg. and book and lyrics by Rida
Johnson Young.
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
COLUMBIA.

"The Miracle of Love-" the Cos
mopolitan photoplay production. be
gan a four-day run at Loew's Col m
bia Theater yesterday.
"The Miracle of Love- is the story
of a British younger son who. penni
less, decides to try his fortune IN
America On the dock, he meets 8
duchess, who is welded to a profit
gate and a deep affection springs u.
between them, prior to his sailing, ne
receives a telegram advising him
the death Of his brother, and his In
heritance OF the family title. Lack uf
funds, however. seems to dictate a
loveless marriage with an American
heiress, but before this step can o,
taken. a miracle Of love intervencs
that frees the duchess from her prodi-
gal, dissolute husband, and prevents
the young lords marriage to a worn-
an he does not love. The two thus
find happiness In each others arm
as the climax of one of the most
charming and appealing screen love
stories ever projected.
Wyndham Standing Is seen as the
leading man of the production, AMI
he brings q quiet force and dignity
to the role that reflects deep credit
upon his ability.
A fine list of added attractions CON-
eooto tia I'LL
The Washington times., 1919-12-01
CRANDALI;S.


Easily the most effective photo
drama in which Florence Reed ever
has been seen in the Capital, "Her
Game" yesterday inaugurated an en-
gagement of three days at Crandall's
Theater. Her Game" is a wonder
fully well-produced film play of mod
ern New York, in which a young girl
from the South matches wits with q
band of clever fnanciers engaged in
feud with her father.
Miss Reed, In the role OF Celeste
Raymond, the heroic young woman
who picks up the fight where her eld
ers threatened to let 1t drop, has an
opportunity to display to rather bet
ter advantage than usual with what
complete mastery she can portray
upon the screen such emotional
stress as has been a conspicuou
characteristic of her remarkable i'm
presentations upon the articulate
stage.
Supplementing the major Offering
are shown In a variety Of abbreviated
subjects. Splendid orchestral accom-
paniment adds to the bill.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-07
More Federal Aid Needed

"In explaining the condition of the
Sagebrush state, l used to tell my
Eastern friends that Nevada was the
size of New York, Pennsylvania.
Massachusetts, and New Jersey put
together, with some square miles to
spare. but with only the population
of a good-sized New England town.
1t was hard to make them believe it
sometimes, but the figures are easy
for anyone who cares to look them
up.
Considering the many miles and
few people of Nevada. along with the
great need of the nation for a high
way across the state. il seems TO me
entirely reasonable that an excep-
tional amount of federal aid should
be extended orr bodybuilding. | be-
lieve If we had the right men in
Washington that aid would be forth
coming next year. Comparison with
other states, which is always re-
sorted to by Eastern statesmen. who
have no conception of Nevada. is, as
usual, odius-to the one who knows.
There is no comparison.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-07
THAT BIGGEST
SUBJECT IS NEVADA
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is a primitive idea. I; is exploded by
the simple fact that 'pay-rock' and
'picture-rock' is scattered all over this
war-born state-and is not mined.
Riches Lie Dormant
From gold to lead. from copper to
topaz. from zinc to opals, from pot
ash to manganese. our state is over
flowing with dormant. latent riches.
Nevada. it seems to me, must be born
again, by the lessons of a second war.
before she can take her place as the
wonder spot of the mineral world.
"Industrially speaking. the great
lesson Of our late war. as of all wars.
is found in the construction of roads.
Since history began, all great activi-
ties have awaited Tho building Of
roads. In its econo ieally correct de-
%velopment, not a war can be under
taken, no agriculture community can
thrive, no mining camp or district can
be worked to its proper profit, with
out-roads.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-07
More Than Pleasure Travel

Perhaps ii is unfortunate that the
highways across the State of Nevada.
upon which work is now being COM
meneed, were conceived principally as
avenues of pleasure travel. They will
be more than that before they are half
completed. II is a big problem which
confronts Nevada. but il must be met.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-06-07
ALDRICH-JACKL|NG
GROUP BUY DIVIDES
[From Loeb News Bnreaul

TONOPAH, June ANDREW Wall
of New York is the most important
individual who has arrived here since
the Divide boom started. Mr.. Wall
is of the modest type of men. He
very quietly made his examinations
and closed the largest outside deal
made so far in camp. He arrived here
May ? to investigate the district for
Sherwood Aldrich of new York and
the Jackling mining group. In very
short order Mr.. Wall furnished his
principals with a report that has
brought TO Divide one of the wealthiest
and most powerful groups of mining
men in this country.
Few people here realize the impor-
lance or magnitude of this transac-
ton. Together with George Wingfield
these magnates purchased outright
the control of the Belcher Divide, Bel
cher Extension and Victory companies,
as well as a large block of Verdi
stock. Mr.. Walz has Just returned
from Reno, where he went to meet
Mrs. Walk OF her arrival from New
York. They plan to make their home
in Tonopah, and Mr.. Wall will con
tinue to represent the A~ldrich-Jacli-
ling interests in the newly acquired
properties. A few more deals like
chat, a few more live and fast en-
gineers like Mr.. Walz, and there
won't be any nor skeptics or wise
guys" left to try to knock one. of the
worlds greatest camps.
Mr.. Walz has been connected with
such well known mines as the Chine
and Ray Consolidated. For some
time he was mining expert and con-
sulting engineer for the Guggenheim
brothers. During the war, Walz was
assistant to Pope Yeatman on the
price fixing committee of the
non-ferrous metals section of the
war industries board under Bernard
Baruch.