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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-07-24
Allies Aid Poland

'aris, July 22,~Thc allies have de-
cidcd To- take measures preparatory 10
giving military aid TO Poland il ncces..
sury, II was learned today.
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You seem very much Interested I'm
the coming campaign"
81 am" said the musician. "Tn be
glad to hear the bands playing some.
thinT tnat keeps people marching
straight ahead for awhile instead oi
dancing"
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expedition In Iceland. haye discovered
what 70 believed to be the largest era
ter Ia r.e world, measuring eight kIlo-
meters long and nve kilometers wide.
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The Washington times., 1920-08-12
METROPOLITAN

Tom Moore continues to occupy the
stellar position on the photopley bin
at Crandalrs metropolitan Thcatcr
throughout the week in The Great
Accident" Goldwyn's fine screen
adaptation of Ben Ames Williams
popular Saturday Evening Post story
of love, politics and regeneration.
Jane Novak, willard Louis, Andrew
Robson and others of note accord the
star excellent support in a picture
that has leaped into quick favor with
discriminating patrons of the cinema.
The added : comedy attraction
throughout the week will be THE
Stage Hand" a hilarious burlesque of
life behind the scenes in which Larry
Semon is at his laughable best.
Many other abbreviated film feau-
lures and special musical contribu-
tions by the Metropolitan's augmented
orchestra complete the current bill.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
NURSESGWENRANK
AS ARMY OFFICERS
Chiefs Will Be First lleutenants
and Ordinary Trained Attend
ants Second "looies."

Women serving as nurses in the
Army Nurse Corps, although not COM
missioned, now enjoy "a standing
In the army that corresponds to that
of commissioned Officers, according TO
a ruling announced by The War De-
partmetn today.
Chief nurses at hospitals are TO
have the relative rank OF hrst lieu
tenants and head nurses the rank OF
second lieutenants. A War Depart
ment order cites that nurses must be
accorded the precedence indicated by
their relative. rank and the same re-
spect in their position as commits
stoned officers. Nurses are not held
eligible for service on courts-martial.
but they may prefer charges against
any member In the military service.
Nurses will salute and be saluted
in the same manner and under the
same conditions as prescribed for
commissioned officers. the order di-
rects. Further provision is made for
the payment to nurses or the same
allowances, except mileage, as are
prescribed for commissioned Officers
OF the corresponding grades. They
also are to be accorded equal privi-
Ieges. including Communication OF quar-
ters. light and heat. purchase privi-
leges and perquisites, and insurance
privileges and gratuities.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
SHUBERT-GARRICK.

The Garrick Players. headed b,
Irving Cummings, will present for the
full week beginning next Sunday
night at $50 o'clock, with regular
matinees on Thursday and Saturday
at 2:30 o'clock, Daddy Longlegs." the
famous heart tonic and one OF the
most popular OF all romantic plays
for the past ten years.
Daddy Longlegs." the story OF ar
orphan girl who worshipped an un-
known benefactor only to find him
the ideal Of her girlish dreams when
his Identity was revealed, ran for
nearly two years in New York, year
in Chicago and for shorters runs in
smaller cities.
The Garrickers will present dad
dy Longlegs" with a cast of excep-
tional brilliance. headed by Irving
Cummings, the famous photoplay star
and leading man OF the players. Mr.
Cummings assumes the role of Daddy
Longlegs. part that gives him a
brilliant and unusual opportunity for
the display OF his romantic acting
talents. which have already lifted him
high in the world Of makebelieve.
Supporting him will be seen Nell
Barnes. Howard Freeman, Helen
Goodhue. Marie Drofnah, and some
adorable kiddies.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
STAGE STAR CAN'T
SEE LEEC0NATIONS
Miss Helen Spencer Wants No En-.
tanglements Abroad and Hopes
tn Cast Vote.

It may be that Helen Spencer, dane
ing star extraordinary OF the bur-
lesque team OF Niblo and Spencer
headlining the bill at the Gayety The
ater this week, where Ed Chapman
Social Maids" are holding forth, VIII
not he in a suffrage State when vot-
ing day in November rolls around. II
that feminine star is where she can
cast a vote. she will heave il with all
her strength against any platform or
candidate espousing the League OF
Nations covenant.
Miss Spencer dropped this bit OF
intelligence today when an interview
er sought to get her Impressions OF a
trip to Europe. She and Niblo danced
on the boards in England, Australia,
India, the British possessions on the
west coast OF Africa, and in other
lands dominated by sceptres and rul-
ers This was seven years ago. and
the versatile pair to this day have no
hankering for foreign entanglements.
Europe is all right according TO
Miss Spencer, and a nice place TO
visit when onn is free from official
restraint and not in khaki, but the
Gayety star hopes no doughboy friend
OF hers is ever called overseas again
to establish protectorate for the
fghting savages of the Ahkund OF
Swat.
Although Niblo and Spencer were
well received overseas, they announce
they will not return SHORTLY, or at
any other time but will stay with
Hurtig and Scaman's outht-the So
cial Maids-until their contract, a
longtime agreement, expires They
have been in show business ten years
and were burlesque stars before for
saking the U. s. A. for British book
ing before the war.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
B. F. KEITH'S.

Next week at B. F. Keith's Theater
Marie Nordstrom in Tick Took" her
new comedy novelty by Frances
Nordstrom. and "A Trip to Hitland"
will divide first place. Miss Nord-
strom's audiences like her best in her
latest vehicle. The other headliner
is formed by ten popular song writers
in person in musical excerpts from
their own compositions.
Bert Fitzgibbon and his brother
Lew will indulge in their customary
diffydiiisms. Harry Holman and COM
pany will play Hard Boiled Hamp-
ton"
Others listed are Jim Toney and
Ann Norman in You Know What l
Mean MaIsta Bonconi, the cele-
brated violin virtuoso: Herbert
Brooks. the card wizard; Sylvia Loyal
with her pigeons and French poodle
Pierrot Topics of the Day" the
kinograms and other regular house
features.
Next Sunday at 3 and Sis p. m. at
Keith's the bill will OFFER Laura Pier
pont and company. the Mastersingers
and the balance of the current pro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
THE STRAND.

Next weeks bill at the Strand
promises to be interesting. The Emry
Quintette. in an instrumental rendi-
tion OF popular selections and classic al
numbers, will act as the piece de re-
sistance, closely followed in the bid
for. popular favor by the Makarene
Due, pair of operate singers and
entertainers.
Caplane and Wells will offer a va
riety Of novelty and eccentric Jug
CLING bits entitled "Fun In a Restau-
rant" Meeney and Capman THE Two
Who Amuse" will be seen in a bright
little song, dance and chatter number.
while Dan Bryant and Dick Stewart
will open a barrel Of laughs that win
send everybody home happy.
The photodramatic offering for the
week bids fair to outrival the vaude-
VILE portion of the BILL presenting as
II does william Fox's special produc-
ton. the one and only drama by The
Tiger of France" Clemenceau's THE
Strongest" Does the soul of n wom-
an rule the world? is the question
propounded and answered by tle
statesman author OF this brilliant
work. Short subjects and orchestral
features will complete the program.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
MOORE's RIALTO.

Charming and more captivating
than ever 10 Anita Stewart In her
latest First National Exhibitors pro-
duction. THE Fighting shepherdess." 7"
a photodramatic adaptation OF the
book OF the same name by Caroline
Lockhart. as presented at Moore's
Riaito Theater all this week. the run
closing Saturday. An exclusive show
ing OF short subjects including the
Fox News. the latest Fay Tincher
multiple reel comedy and a picturiza-
tion OF Henry w. Longfellow's poem,
'"The Tide" the latter accompanied by
an interpretatiye orchestration played
by a concerIante trio. together with
other musical features complete an
exceptionally strong bill.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
"Bab" at National; Daddy
Longlegs" by Garrick Play
ers and Mary Pickford
on Screen.
NATIONAL.

George c. Tyler will present at the
the National Theater. comme nc In &
next Monday, a new comedy in -four
acts entitled Bah" founded On the
stories OF that name by Mary Rober,
Rinehart and dramatized by Edward
childs Carpenter. author OF THE Gin
derella Man"
The central character Is q "sub-deb
and her sprightly adventures are said
10 be filled with bright comedy and
some dramatic situations. Bah will
be played by Miss Helen Hayes. q
Washington girl OF eighteen, who has
made splendid reputation for her
self the past two seasons as the
dream-girl with william Gillette in
Sir j. NJ Barrie's Dear Brutus" and
as the adolescent in Clarence" now
playing at the Hudson Theater. New
York. Opposite her will be Tom Pow
ers, as Carter Brooks, and others In
clUde Sam Edwards. Percy lIsswell
Arthur Eldred, Robert Hudson, Steph-
en- Davis. Lillian Ross. Helen Quincy,
Edith King and James kearney.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
REED men TO BEAR
G0RGAS TO GRAVE
Body Of Former Major General
Will BE Brought Here To-
day From New York.

The body OF the late MAJ. Gen.
william c. Gorgas will be placer
aboard a funeral car and brought 10
Washington soon after the army
transport Pocahontas, which Is bring
ing the remains from England. docks
at Hoboken, N. j., today. The war
Department has completed plans for
the removal OF the body TO Washing
ton, and for the funeral services TO
be held next Monday.
Brig. Gen. Grote Hutchinson will
command the honorary escort detail
ed by the War Department. The
escort will include a battalion OF In
fantry from the Twelfth and Seven
teenth regiments, two companies
from the Fifth Engineers, one COM
pany OF Coast Artillery from Fort
Washington, and two troops or the
Third Cavalry, from Fort Myer.
The body bearers will be eight en-
listed men from Walter Reed Hos
pital. The list OF honorary palloear-
ers will not be announced until Mrs.
Gorgas' arrival here. The body will
be taken 10 the late generals home
here, where II will remain until Mon
day, when hnsl services will be held
at Epiphany Episcopal Church. In
terment will be in Arlington Gene
terry.
Secretary OF State Colby was ad-
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
COLLEGE PARK TO LOSE
PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH

COLLEGE PARK, Md. Aug. r.
Announcement is made OF the resigna-
tion Of DR.. Perley ]. Reed. head OF the
department of English Language and
literature of the University Of Mary
land. DR.. Reed is to take up indus
trial journalism in the Middle west
Prof. Homer House, of the University
ceed him.
That there will be an increase In
the number OF students at the Uni
versity Of Maryland the coming year
both men and women, is the statement
of Prof. Hilligeist, registrar of the
university. The university will open
for the fall session, September 20.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

The half-mile steamer pier and the
excellent boating facilities at Chesa-
peake Beach, the nearby Maryland
bayside resort. offer rare opportuni-
ties for Grabbing, The season is well
under way now and hundreds are try
ing their luck. Fishing remains ex-
cellent. Saltwater bathing has many
devotees. and the Jazz babies" are
finding plenty of fun at the free dane,
ing pavilion. where Bert Saulsman's
wild orchestra serves up weird synco-
patton while nice bay breezes kindly
ran the dancers. A Coney Island oi
fun is to be found on the long board
walk. lined with numerous amuse-
ments. Shady picnic grounds offer a
beautiful setting for outing parties.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
LOEW'S PALACE.

Olive Thomas, in a beautiful de-
lineation OF Darling Mine" is at
tracing packed houses at Loew's
Palace Theater this week. AS Kitty
Mccarthy, a sweet Irish lass striving
to reform her aunt straying from the
straight and narrow path, Miss
Thomas is daily making new friends
among Washington screen-lovers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carter De Haven, in
Vacation Time" offer the entertain
ing companion piece on the we'll
rounded bill
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
BOY, 6, KILLED WHILE
SAVING BABY SISTER

CHESTER, Pa, Aug. leon
Charles. six years old, was instantly
killed last night, after saving his
five-year-old sister Mary from SINH
lar fate.
The children were crossing the
street near their home, when Leon
called to Mary to dodge heavy
truck, at the same time grabbing her
by the bottom of her skirt and pull
ing her to safety. The effort caused
the boy to stumble in front OF the
car. The driver. Tony Flacco, was
placed under arrest
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
COSMOS.

Rush Ling Toy. an Oriental protean
artist in a varied program including
magic, illusions and impersonations;
Virginia Milton and company, in a
laughable sketch. breakfast for
Three" and Mon Petite Adelaide, a
gifted Juvenile, assisted by FranS
Dwyer, will head the Cosmos Thea
ter bill next week.
Other attractions will include the
famous Jolly Johnny Jones. the boun-
cling funmaker: Hal and Frances in
dainty song and dance features, and
an act to be announced. Douglas
MacLean and Doris May will be the
picture stars in Lets Be Fashion
able" the added matinee attraction.
and Larry Semon's "Solid Concrete,
a new Mutt and Jeff episode and the
Pathe News will complete the bill.
Sundays performances will offer a
fine bill of higher vaudeville and pic
ture features. starting at 3 p. m.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
CHARGE WAITER KEPT
10TH HOLE AT LINKS
Detectives Accusing Man of Running
Oasis in Park Say They Only
"FollOwed Crowd"

NEW YORK. Aug. 12.-Edward l..
Edelweiss, a waiter in the Van Court
landt Inn, was arraigned yesterday
before a United States commission
charged with maintaining a nine
teenth hole" at the public golf links
in Van Courtlandt Park.
The detectives, who expressed the
opinion that Edelweiss directed oper-
atoms at the nineteenth" without
knowledge of his employer, said they
had attired themselves in knickers
and after eighteen holes had fol
lowed the crowd"
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
GAYETY.

AL X. Hall. peer OF all eccentric
comedians, heads the cast OF The
Sporting widows" an attraction pro-
duced by Jacobs & Jermons, which
will occupy the stage at the Gayety
Theater next week. a vehicle rich
with humor and 20 arranged as to
permit the frequent introduction of
catchy songs and noval vaudeville
numbers will serve to introduce the
talents OF the large cast, which be-
sides Mr.. Hall includes the names of
June lie vcsy. Gertrude Beck, Eugene
lie Blanc, George wcist and the Red
Trio, besides n chorus Of twenty
damsels, attracttvely costumed
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
OPERATION ON LEFT EYE
KILLS SIGHT IN RIGHT

BALTIMORE. Aug. l2.--For the loss
of her sight Miss Mary Kelly asks
$4,000 damages in a suit instituted
in City Court yesterday through At
torneys Arthur Il. Hamm and Hart
well NJ. King. against DR.. Clyde A.
Clapp.
Miss Kelly alleged that while suf-
fering from a cataract on her left eye
she applied to the defendant for treat
ment and that during the operation
upon her left eve the sight OF the
right optic was destroyed, which left
her totally blind.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
CRAP SHOOTERS HOLD
GAMES ON TURNPIKE

CUMBERLAND, Md, Aug. 12.-Since
the lid was put down on poker play
ing and crap shooting, the crap game
has been transferred to the Baltimore
turnpike. The players hire taxicabs
and go out into the open at night,
playing by the lights of the machines.
One Cumberland man won $3.50 in a
game near Nave's Cross Roads Tues
Gay night.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Two-score amusements, headed by
rides with a real thrill to them, are
on the daily program of entertain
ment that Glen Echo Park is offering
its patrons, the sort one naturally ex-
poets to find in the parks of the better
sort In the larger cities. Next Sun
day Sol Minister'S band will be fea-
tured in free concerts and week
nights there will be dancing to an
elevcn-piece orchestra in the big open
pavilion. Admission to the park Is
always free.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
STACKER SURRENDERS;
Then HANGS HIMSELF

HARTFORD. Conn. Aug. l2.-con-
rad Janke. brought here by Federal
officials from New York city. charged
with draft evasion. hanged himself by
his necktie from the bars of his cell
here yesterday. He was dead when
found by the warden.
Janks surrendered voluntarily in
New York. He said he could not
sleep without yisioning his arrest.
when a fugitive.
Federal agents said Janke appeared
despondent on the trip from New
York to Hartford.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

An enjoyable evening is always as.
srred those attending Chevy Chase
Lake. The two large open-air pavil-
ions have been taxed TO their capacity
every night with many enthusiastic
dancers. appreciative of the snappy
Jazz music rendered by the Meyer
Davis Orchestra. Fox trots. waltzes
and one steps are all included in the
program, and only the very latest
pieces are played.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12

vised by cable today that President
Moreno OF Ecuador has Issued a Dc
cree e1tolling General Gorgas for ms
heroic service in sktsFMiN&Et2s lt2r
low fever from Guayaqutl. and stating
that the people OF Ecuador deplored
his death. A copy OF the decree has
been transmitted TO the family OF
General Gorgas.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
MARSHALL HALL.

At Marshall Hall free dancing IL
provided as we'll as a number of other
amuscments. Steamer Charles Mac
alester makes three trips daily to this
popular river resort, leaving Seventh
street wharf at 10 a. m. 2:30 and $50
p. m, leaving Sunday at 1890 A. m.
The steamer stops at Mt. Vernon on
the 10 a. m. and 2:so .. m. trips.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
Today's Program for
Theatergoers

sHUBERT-B -BELAsCo - spa
Love" new play with music and
Los Csritos, Spanish Dancers
GARRICK-"Thc Misleading Lady"
with Irving Cummings.
n r. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with
Laura Pierpont and tho Mastersing-
GAYETY-"The Social Maids" with
NibIo and Spencer.
METROPOLITAN Great Acct
dent" with Tom Moore.
ERBOCKBR-"The Great Ac-
cident." with Tom Moore
IOEW'S pALACE--"Darlinr Mine"
with Olivo Thomas.
MOORE'S RIALTO--"The Fighting
sh.pherdes," with Anita stewart
OsMOS-Vaudeville and pictures.
sTRAND-Vaudevill and pictures.
LOEw's COLUMBIA--"The Green
Flame" with J. Warren Kerrlgsn.
GRANADA Wonder Man"
with Georges Carpenter.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
KNICKERBOCKER.

Shirley Mason VIII be the picture
star OF the bill at Crandaifs s
Knickerbocker Theater today and to-
morrow in Loves Harvest" a roman
tic camera version OF Pearl Doles
Bells novel. His Harvest" in which
the leading male role Is portrayed
by Raymond Mckee. In this dram
attic comedy OF love and the stage in
New York and Paris. william Fox
has provided his captivating young
star with one of the most effective
roles OF her brilliant career. The
production is an admirable one and
the direction and photoplay above re-
proach.
on Saturday only. Billie Burke will
succeed to the place of distinction on
the bill in her latest and most inter
esting comedy-romance, Away Goes
Prudence" which will be supple
mented by a new Mutt and Jeff ami
ma ted cartoon comedy and the Hall
room Boys in what Next"
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
LOEW'S COLUMBIA.

The brilliant romantic star, j. War
rem Kerrigan, will appear as the
featured photoplsyer at Loew's Co
lumbia Theater for the anal three
days OF this week, beginning today
in his latest starring production, THE
Green Flame" supplemented by host
OF added screen and musical hits.
THE Green Flame" is by Raymond
G. Hill and 10 exceptionally well adapt
ed TO Mr.. Kerrigan's dashing, roman
tic style OF acting. He is seen as a
private detective OF unusual penetra-
tion who Is engaged to protect THE
Green Flame" priceless emerald.
from a gang OF thieves. The produc-
tion is marked throughout by the
tensest OF dramatic action and a
strong romantic motif Is we'll EN-
5hasized during the development OF
the star. Miss Fritizi Brunette Is
seen in the stars support.
The Washington times., 1920-08-12
Entertaining ShoUs Coming Here

MISS HELEN SPENCER.
' leading lady Of The Social
Maids" at the Gsyety Thester,
who sees wars and more wars
for young America II Uncle
Sam enters the League Of Ma
ti0ns.
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