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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-16
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-16
1 q ynarno Of human energy
Roosevelt always knew how to STOP

W YHEN Roosevelt was making'the
wv hardest campaign tour of his
career after the Republican Con-
Vention of 1912 - working under condi-
tons of unusual strain, and addressing
crowds from the back platform of his
train seven or eight times a day = the
newspaper men travelling with him in his
private car often marveled at his wonder
full physical endurance.
"One secret Of Roosevelt's staying
power" said a newspaper friend who was
with him at the time =" was his ability
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-06-16

on campaign tours, IN his private
car, Roosevelt could PUT himself
to sleep IN the midst Of noise and
tun1uit, and wake after a few mo-
n1ents, completely refreshed
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
CRANDALL'S-
AN Old fashioned Boy"

Charles Ray invariably is artistic
in his country boy representations,
but never has he been more so than
in IAN Old.fashioned Boy" his lat
est Thomas II. Ince production, which
was presented yesterday at Crandalrs
Theater as chief feature OF the bill
arranged for the first three days OF
the week. AS a co-stellar offering on
the weeks first program is included
Mack Sennett's two-reel farce. IT'S a
Boy"
Ray has a typical Ray role in IAN
Old-fashioned Boy" and OF it he
makes the most AZ David Warning
ton, bashful sutton for the hand OF a
new-fashioncd and distinctly snob-
bish girl. he displays all OF those
naive mannerisms that have made
him one of the most popular figures
in silent drama. His trials with a
trio OF noisy children left in his
charge occasion many a laugh.
In ITS 4 Boy" Sennctt has fur
ther added TO his laurels as the
screens most invetcrate producer OF
genuinely funny burlcsques. His
latest offering is a model OF hilarious
absurdity that elected shrieks of de-
light from yesterdays crowds.
Abbreviated camera subjects Of di-
versified interest and especially happy
pipe organ accompaniment complete
an entertainment that may confident
ly be relied upon to satisfy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
"Idols of Clay"

Idols OF Clay" George Fitzmau-
rice's splendid Paramount super
perturbation, heads n bill OF the most
fascinating charm and the most over
whelming entertainment value at
Loew's Columbia Theater this week.
Mae Murray and David Powell hold
the roles of chief Importance in this
greatest of all Fitzmaurice epics.
"Idols of Clay" of course, Is a
photoplay production OF sweeping
narrative force, dynamic thrill and
poignant love interest. 1t is the story
OF beautiful girl who has spent her
maidenhood on n South Sea Island
with a disreputable smuggler OF a
father. To the island comes a noted
sculptor, seeking peace for a love af-
fair with a woman unworthy OF his
love. When he departs, he carries
with him the island girls heart.
Shortly thereafter she finds her
way to London via a cheap burlesque
engagement, and is turned over by
the sculptor to the woman he for
merly loved, with the idea OF having
the girl educated in social usage.
This woman, still loving the sculptor
and learning the girls love for him,
attempts the girls ruin through
drugs and social debauchery, but,
laliHS IN TINS. sHe commits SUICIDE,
framing. with her dying breath, a
plan to make the girl seem guilty of
the murder.
The girl. aghast at the weight Of
evidence against her, fees into the
streets, makes her way to the slums
OF London, where she is kidnapped
by Chinese. The sculptor, dazed by
the girls seeming debauchery, sud
denly realizes the conspiracy against
her innocence practised by his for
mer fancee, and seeking her in the
Chinatown purlieous, hee rcscues her
from a fate worse than death, claims
her as his real mate and clasps her
to his breast, while, together, they
plan an existence OF happiness and
peace in the islands OF the South
Seas.
Tho latest issue OF the Paramount
Magazine, the most recent showlngs
OF the Selznick news pictures. and
other screen hits arc added attrac-
tlons, while Director Leon Bruslloff
Of tho Columbia Symphony Orchestra
has arranged n most notable musical
including n prelude, Morn
ing Moods" from Suite I, Peer Gynt
(Greig) anu an overture, Dance OF
the Hour-." from Ia GiAcondAs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13

brother OF her sisters husband, Mrs
Johnson In dismayed TO find that sister
drifting into an affair with a social
parasite OF position and taste, and
when her warnings to her sister Ia
beware are unhceded, Mrs. Johnson
invades the rouc's apartments in a
successful effort to save the sister.
For the time being. II appears that
this indiscreet and unconventional
adventure is about to cost Mrs. John
son her own happiness with the man
she loves. but In the end. a series OF
tense and gripping episodes, back
grounded against tho frothy gaiety OF
Paris, brings understanding and for
giveness from the man she loves and
all ends happily.
Miss Burke. in this production.
which was directed by Edward Dillon,
has been given the support OF an ex-
traordinary cast that includes Ward
Crane. Jane Warrington. Lumsdcn
Hare, Huntlcy Gordon, Jean dc Briac,
Robert Agnew, Leonora Ottinger and
Emily Fitzroy.
The Palace offerings, in addition TO
the featured attraction, are numerous
and fascinating. The chief OF these
added attractions is the latest Mack
Sennett comedy fllm sensation. my
Goodness" which sets some new laugh
records. even for Mr.. Sennctt.
The latest showing OF the Pathe
news picture, the Literary Digests
ever-popular Topical Tips" and other
short-length screen numbers arc In
cluded.
Director Cannon, of the Palace
Symphony Orchestra, contributes a
particularly fascinating and sweeping
overture selection, a descriptive
fantasy, "Robespierre" (Roberts).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
LOEW'S PALACE
1.-THE Frisky Mrs. Johnson

The charm and fascination Of Billie
Burkc's beauty, coupled with her un.
questioned mastery of the art OF light
comedy, are combined in the most
gracious and appealing proportions at
the Palace this week where Mis-.
Burke began a weeks run yesterday
in The Frisky Mrs. Johnson
The play Is a bubbIiny tale OF fash.
ionable Paris, in which Miss Burke
is seen as gay young American
widow who. because OF her gayety and
her social sprightliness. earns the
soubriquet of the Frisky Mrs. John
SON."
Beloved by another American, the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
MOORE'S RIALTO-
Half q Chance"

with all the virility. punch, drama
and outdoor appeal OF Jack LONDON
Rex Beach and Robert Service com
bined Pathe's special feature productioh'
Half a Chance" as adapted from the
novel of the same name by Frederic
s. Isham. opened weeks engage
ment at Moore's Riaito Theater yes
terday.
Half a Chance" is a regular che
man" story OF the under dog"-a
man who, sunken to the depths, beats
his way through almost insurmount-
able obstacles with sheer force OF
physical dominance. determination
and will power. As a nshter in a
ring. battered, blinded and exhausted
fights instinctively against odds. so
fought Sailor" Burke when he asked
OF the world against him only half a
chance to make good. He is the two
fsted man OF brains and Drawn who
as portrayed on the screen cannot
help but win admiration and sym
pathy.
1t arouses every drop OF rcd blood
in one for the man who Is convicted
Of murder on A. frame-up, escapes
while being taken to prison, Is ship
wrecked and cast on a desert island
with a case OF law books. Ten years
10 u kIedt criminal Id~ytT,
and facing newer and greater dan
gers that he has to fight off with keen
wits. a keen brain and the brute force
that at one time had made him a star
of tho prize ring. The romance deftly
woven throughout Is as exquisite and
tender as the hero is red-blooded and
forceful.
Mahlon Hamilton, the star. who
will be remembered as the Daddy
In Daddy Long-Legs," has the ply
sique, finesse, polish and dramatic tai
ent for the difficult role OF Sailor"
Burke. and he realizes on it's every
opportunity.
Lillian Rich. playing opposite, Is
also decided hit with her beauty,
personality and talent. the remainder
OF the cast including Sydney Aims
worth. Mary McAIlister, Josephine
Crowell, John Cough. William West
and others. being equally we'll chosen.
Auxiliary features, including a
laughable and pleasing comedy sub
ject and an exclusive showing OF the
latest Fox News. together with de-
lightful and unusual orchestral num-
bers, as arranged by Daniel Breeskin.
conducting the Rialto Symphony Or
chestra, including as overture Jepo
Hubay's "Hejre Kati." complete a
program which met with enthusiastic
approval.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
kNICKERBOCKER-
The Carter De Ravens.

Henri Sokolove. director Of the
orchestra at Crandalrs Knicker
booker Theater. whose thorough mu.
steamship is familiar to music lovers
of the Capital, yesterday was the
solo artist OF the second special must
cal offering arranged by Eastwood for
Sundays and Mondays during Dccem-
Der.
SokoIovc played as his principal
solo number Fritz kreisler's arrange
ment for the violin of Loves Dream
by Liszt. The restriction thrown
about these special musical diversions
by the schedule requirements of the
photoplay program prevented the ac-
ceptance OF numerous cncores.
Important as an adjunct OF the prin-
cipal feature OF the bill booked for
yesterday and today is shown for the
frst time in Washington a new Hal
Roach comedy, Greek Meets Greek. :"
In which Eddie BoIand and the Vanity
Fair Girls are the foremost players.
In originality OF plot. humor Of sit
uation and discreet display OF femi.
nine pulchritude. this frothy subject
Ia on n par with it's predecessors in
the same series. The Pathe News
afforded another photoplay feature of
interest and informative value,
The piece dc resistance OF the early
week bill at the Knickerbocker is
First Nationals perturbation Of
Twin Beds" the famous farce by
Margaret Mayo and Salisbury Field.
In which the stellar roles are Dor.
trayed by Mr.. and Mrs Carter De
Haven and n complete review of
which will be found In connection
with the Metropolitan Thcater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
| METROPOLITAN
Twin Bods."

A roIiickinS farce which in its
picturfsed form presents an elabora-
ton rather than . curtaiiment or
those hilarious elements that made
the articulsto version q sensational
stage success. IL shown as the chief
feature OF tho photoplay bill at
Crsndalis Metropolitan Theater this
week. beginning yesterday. where
the primary attraction Is First Ma
tionaIs filmization of Twin Beds"
starring Mr.. and Mrs. De Haven.
In this rendition OF the convulsing
comedy OF apartment house honey
mooners. by Margaret Mayo and
Salisbury Field, Mr.. and Mrs. DE
Haven are supported by q number
OF players who enact for the film
the same roles they created upon
the stage.
| Conspicuous among these Is Helen
Raymond. cast as Mrs. Mont. wife
OF the italian tenor. whose bibulous
inciinations supply the motivating
influence for a majority OF the side
splitting complications In which the
farce abounds.
Twin Beds" Il will be recalled.
relates the adventures of Blanche
Hawkins, an ingenious young bride.
into whose apartment and twin bed
strays Signor Mont, pleasantly jim
gled into a state of only semi
CONSCIOUSNESS by too joyous a cele-
bration over the wine bottles.
| There is something In the situa-
ton that fails to exert that comfort
ing assurance to Mr.. Hawkins and
to Mrs. Monti that youthful grooms
and suspicious wives look to their
helpmeets to provide.
There is. on the contrary. the devil
Ia pay and therefrom is derived
the conflict from which all farce
OF merit derives its impetus
The production is a handsome one
and the individual and ensemble
work OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dc Haven,
Helen Raymond. William Desmond,
Katherine Lewis. William J. Irving
and Lottie Williams distinguishes
every aspect of the familiar work.
The bill for the week. as Is GUS
tomary, Is completed by variety
Of abbreviated camera subjects and
specially selected orchestral contri-
buttons.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
HERE'S GOOD NEWS
FOR PICTURE FANS

What arc the secrets behind
tho moving picture screenY
Does your favorite star like
cereal for breakfast Does she
get her gowns direct from Paris 7
How can you sell your scenarios 7
Here's good news for film fans.
This newspaper has arranged
with all the motion picture favor
ties and authorities in film produc-
ton to answer personally through
the columns Of this paper tho
questions sent them by the thou
sands Of motion picture fans in
this city.
Beginning next Saturday this
paper will publish the answers Of
the stars and producers themselves
to inquiries from our readers.
Questions that cannot be answered
in this department because Of pres
sure Of space or other reasons will
be answered personally through
the mails.
II there Is anything about your
favorite screen players or about
motion pictures in general that you
wish TO know, write to Eleanor
Dale, Photoplay Department. this
newspaper. You may use a pen
name for publication, but it is I'M
PORTANT that you give your
CORRECT NAME AND AD-
DRESS in case YOU; answer must
be sent through the mail.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
MOORE'S GARDEN
"C0nrad in Quest OF His Youth"

The showing of Conrad in Quest
Of His Youth" William DeMille's
production of Leonard Merrick's story
or the same name. as presented by
Paramount Aircraft at Moore's Gar
den Theater yesterday for a second
consecutive week. has developed into
what amounts TO an ovation for
Thomas Meighan, who originally en-
Unused picture patrons by his memoir
able work in ''The Miracle Man"
In this production, he portrays the
role OF Conrad Warrener. who, hav-
Ing passed middle age. begins 10
realize or think that he is old and
seeks. by RELIEVING the scenes OF his
youth, to make himself young again.
He finds ultimately that the secret
OF youth is love. and the picture fin
ishes with one of the most delight
full romances the screen has ever de-
picted
Tho production is well deserving
OF the enormous popularity accorded
1t, not only for it's delightful theme
and plot unusually clean and whole
some but also by virtue Of the excel
lent work OF the talented cast Of IA
vorites gathered around the star, in
Guiding Margaret Loomis. Mabel Van
Buren,. Maym Kelso. Bertram Johns,
Sylvia Ashton. kathlyn williams,
Charles Oglc, Ruth Renick and 9TH
ers.
lively multiple reel Christie com
edy featuring Bobby Vernon, en-
titled Back from the Front" to-
gether with an exeTusive showing of
the latest world events as picturized
in the Fox news, constitute the sub
sidiary attractions. An interpreta-
tive orchestration OF real merit. as
arranged by Claude v. Burrows com
pletes two hours OF real entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
'Twig Beds a Rollicking Hit
at Metropolitan - Billie
Burke, Mahlon Hamilton
and Mae Murray APP
pear in Excellent
Bills.
NATIONAL
.Spanish Cities. /"


..Spanish Cities"
A pleasant peek into modern spain
was offered by Burton Holmes In his
fourth photo-story OF travel at the
National Theater. 10 be repeated this
afternoon. with just enough OF the
ancient splendors OF the Moorish
kingdom TO whet curiosity Mr..
Holmes enlarged upon the present
condi lions on the Iberian peninsula.
The famous Rambla or Barcelona
the monastery at Montserrat' the
Puerta del Sol in Madrid, the beauu-
full modern buildings in the spanish
capital, the observation OF the kings
birthday, the Roman aqueduct Al Be-
govia, glimpses of the BAlearic Isles
and then. the fashionable Seville. IL
was the casetas OF old Seville when
received the most applause, Tor IN
those pictures the large audience saw
some really beautiful girls. Madonnas
and cherubims grow on every SIDE In
old Seville.
Mr.. Holmes moves fast, swinging
along from the French border WIN
it's focks OF sheep, to Barcelona, oack
to Madrid and to Seville, and then
Granada. Real education Is onered In
most enjoyable manner In TINS
photo-stories OF travel,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
Jazz Music Spoiled Sleep,
So Court Awards
Him $4,000

PARIS, Dec. 13.--Twenty thou
sand francs (s4,00O) has been
awarded Or. A. Maymon because
American jazz In n Montmartre
restaurant underneath his apart
ment disturbed his slumbers.
Msitrc Courget, the doctors
lawyer. told the court "the Jazz
orchestra kept on without inter
ruption. and from time to time the
musicians emitted little short yelps.
whereupon the dancing couples
would clap thcir hands. Tho dane
ing Is a pret&t for exhibiting
As-Niv ~hsrr--
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-13
Holmes Takes Audience to SPAIN
SHUBERT-
Be There Early.

sowing TO the length OF the per
Torrance. the curtain will rise
promptly at $40 this evening for the
performance OF 'Dsbursu,'" 10 todsy's
announcement from Manager l. stod-
dard Taylor. OF the Shubsrt-Bslasco.
81 wish all patrons OF the thestsr TO
bear this In mind. There Will be not
q moments delay and ] sincerely wish
that everybody will be seated before
the curtain rises"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
FOOTBALL. CAPTAIN CHOSEN

TIL, Normal Football Teams elected
captains Tuesday; the first team
elcc,ing Otto Shaw and the second
team clrcting Harry Kimbrell.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
URBAN MOVEMENT HAS
REACHED GAME BIRDS

A covey of quail came to town
Monday, evidently on sight seeing
expidition, as they were not seen to
make any purchases while in the city.
They were first observed in the yard
of the Elk Club and seemed to be-
making themselves at home. When
one of them took Il stroll down Third
avenue and with a little persuasion
was induced to go in the store of the
jenkins Dry Goods Company and in
spcct the fall stock of that concern.
Why the quail should have forsak-
on the country and moved to town is
an open question. 1t may have been
that the slump in cotton disgusted
them with rural life in general, or
they may have a desire for the white
lights, flivers and jazz. A little Of
city life seemed to satisfy them, how
ever. for the next day they had moved
back into the country.
The sight of quail on the paved
streets of a city was novel one and
attracted considerable attention.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
THE EDITORS EASY JOB

There are people who think any
one can be an editor, says the Cote
bO (Oklahoma) Gazette in its issue
of the first, adding-"All an editor
has to do is to sit at his desk six days
in the week, four weeks in the month,
twelve months in the year and "tdit"
suchstuff as this:
"Mrs. Jones of Lost Creek let a
can opener slip last week and cut
herself in the pantry.
"A mischevious lad of Matherton
threw stone and struck compan-
ion in the alley last Tuesday.
John Doe clomed on the roof Of his
house last week looking for leak and
fell, striking himself on the back
porch.
while Harold Green was escorting
Miss Violet Wise home from church
Saturday night savage dog attacked
them and bit Mr.. Green on the public
square,"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
J. J. McALESTER, PIONEER
OKLAHOMAN. PASSES AWAY

Colonel j. j. McAlester, pioneer
citizen of Oklahoma, first Corpora
tion Commissioner of the State, Sec
ond Lieutenant Governor and the
man who gave the city of McAlester
it name. passed away at 1915 o'clock
Monday morning at his home in that
city. being II years old at his death.
Colonel McAlcsters death marked
the close of life of unusual activity
one which made him probably one of
the best known citizens in the entire
Southwest. Coming to this section
of Oklahoma. then Indian Territory
shortly after the close Of the Civil
War, in which he served as an officer
in the Confederate Army, Colonel Nc
Alestcr Immediately became a force
for progress. establishing one of the
first f,eighters from McAlester to
Fort Smith. Upon establishment of
McAlcstcr as trading post, in which
he was instrumental, Colonel McAles-
ter entered the merchantile business
While engaged in this he, with sew
cral other pioneers, discovered out
groupings Of coal about the year
1917. With the finding of the coal
he conceived the idea of having a
railroad come to that section of the
country, and in the face of much
ridiculc drove wagon-load of coal to
Southern Kansas for the inspection of
railroad officials, who were at that
time seeking officials, who were at
that time seeking a southern outlet for
what afterwards became the Missouri
Kanass & Texas Railroad. Hig wagon
load Of coal and convincing talks
brought the railroad, as it afterward
did the Rock Island. For this he
incurred the enmity of the Indias,
they being opposed to the coming Of
a railroad, and he narrowly missed
death on several occasions. During
the first administration of President
Cleveland he served as a United States
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
FIRE IN MULE BARN
REAR OF CITY HALL

When Fate picked out a place for
a fire about $3.50 Wednesday morn
ing she had in view the convenience
Of the City Fire Department, for the
fire was in the barn at the rear of
the City Hall.
The fire was started by a broken
light wire and fortunately one of the
fireman happened to be up at that
time in the morning and saw the fire
when it started. slight delay was ex-
pcrienced until the current could be
shut off from the high power wire
of the Light Company and make it
safe to turn on stream of water.
The damage was slight, about 5000,
'ome hay being burned and some sets
of harness destroyed
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
. BRYAN COUNTY AGRICULTURE

Bryan County, ranks sixth in ag.
6culture in the State, according Il
J. A. Whitehur't. president of the
State Board of Agriculture. The
report shows that 32 per cent of the
farms are owned by the farmers who
till them. This is an increase Of 10
per cent cent over the census of 1920
There is 73 per cent of the farm
land cultivated, Cotton is the most
valued crop. which is valued at $S,-
253,8S8 with corn second. with a val
uAtion Of $2,54O.05l and oats third
with a valuation of $l.5O5,24l The
value Of the mules is greater than
the that of the horses.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1920-09-24
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks
through the press to the many kind
friends and neighbors who offered
their help and sympathy during the
illness of our loved ones, T. f. Tuck
and his sister, Florence Dorthory,
Tuck and at the time of the death of
the latter. Their loving kindness did
much to tighten the burden of care
and sorrow which it was given us to
bear, and they will ever be held in
grateful remembrance.
j. A. Tuck and Family.