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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
UNITY

WEST-E. NJ. Jones was 1N,o
card shower last Thursday over !
cards were received. Mr.. Jones
stu confined in the, house.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clifford are r.
Joicins over the birth of a little son'
Z. b. Jones has purchased the !.
tie mule formerly owned by L. I
Rand.
Edward Walton went Monday Il
Boston, where he expects to oe'a'
employment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Damariscotta, Feb. 25-A bad break
in the mains. of the Twin Village
Water Company reduced the pressure
In this village to IS pounds. New
castle is completely shut off from her
water supply The Maine Central
Railroad is the biggest consumer of
the Twin City Water Company and
has no means Of securing water ex-
cept at the Newcastle sttaion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
! HEAD STUFFED FROM
! CATARRH OR A COLD:
Says Cream Applied in Nostrils
Opens Air Passages Right Up. s


Instant reiief-no waiting. Your
clogged nostrils open right up: the
air passages Of your head clear and
you can breathe freely. No more
hawking. snuffiing, blowing. head
ache. dryness. No struggling for
breath at night: your cold or catarrh
disappears. ri
Get q small bottle Of Ely's Cream
Balm from your druggist now. Apply
a little Of this fragrant, antiseptic,
healing cream in your nostrils. 1t
penetrates through every air passage
Of the head, soothes the infiamed or
swollen mucous membrane and RELIEF
comes instantly.
It's just fine. = Don't stay stuffed UP
with cold or nasty catalrh.--Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY &c, 1920.

the State without railroad, oeins
the only town of over 1900 popuia-
tion 50 situated. 1t ranks as the
forty-fir in population ana ue
twenty first in valuation and SHOWS
the largest gaiu per cent. In popula-
ton with one exception in the coun.
ties Of Lincoln, Knox and Waldo. =
railroad viii be distinct benent 10
the towns industries and to the large
summer patronage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Railroads and Steamboats,


TRAINS lEAvg AueusTA Foa
New York. 1910 p. m. II .05p. y.
an. Y. IS. 4OP: m. n. o5 pm. 'l0 3Pa
Portland. OF m. ia. 15a- m. to. 50 u.
am, Il. s3. 40 m. "A 0S p. M. 90 ijpE
Rockland. 1918 q. m, r.. 80 a. M. "a o. P Z
Bath, t6.15 a. M. 1886 .. n, Slo.ll.G
TAOS p. m. Moss p. m.
Lewiston. 1915 q. m. t9. SO .. m, so Il az.
TAOS p. m. *l0.55 p. m.
So. Gardner. f6.l5a.m.. 1876 an. 80. llas
e. p. M. IS 40 p. m, IS Is p. m. &c. IS :
Gardiner. is OF q. m. t6.l5 q. m. 70. 80 Z
ll0il p m, t2.46 p. m. $40 p. m, TAOS e
ISIS p. m, slO.55 .. m
t2:46 p. m. $40 p. m. TAOS p. M. 'j.!jp.
WaterviiIe. II .os am. 81 80 m. 70 so N "a
am. tr2 .40p.m..t2 SO p. m. o. pm. ..3oPs
Skowhegan. i9.50 a. m. +2.53 p. m.
Belfast. 1850 a. m. t2.53 p. m.
Harmony. Il. So p. m.
Dover and Foxcroft, r. SO p. m.
Bangor & Aroostook Points. fl.O3 a. m. =
a. m. t12.40 p. m.
Bangor. II .03 am. 81 .32 am. Il 3Oa II, 50
am, fl2 y. % p. m. IS OF p m. '.5Qp
Bar Harbor. 1880 am. tl2.4o p. m.
Calais and Passport. 1890 a. m. ilot0pn.
St. John. tl.03 q. m.
s Sunday on,y. Daily. e e1eept Nosi.y
p. C. DOUGLASS, NJ. L. HARRIS.
II 80 10 Federal Manager. GenrPasse1sesAl'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
The UnfulflIed Wish.

The Wife-You promised Ola, / !.
would marry YOU my every wish vo-"
be- gratifed.
The Husband-Well. isn't it"
The Wife-No; 1 wish I hadr NJ
ried you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

The brililancy Of Bates Colleges
defeat of Harvard in debate isn't
marred by the fact that the victor
had the wrong side Of the question
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Maine Gossip
beautiful Snow"
(From an old. scrapbook. }

(From an old scrapbook.)
o, the snow. the beautiful snow;
It's an DID, sad story. which well we
know.
1t gives you the shivers. it gives you the
If YOU, step outdoors you are sure to
slip.
1t covers the sidewalk. it covers the
trees;
II waits for a thaw and invites a freeze:
Scooting. skipping. skimming away.
1t froiics along In its ruthless play.
., the snow. the beautiful snow;
You take your shovel and meekly go
TO clean the walk as you ought to do:
You tackle the drift and you pillow it
through
Little by little. stroke by stroke,
You toll till your back is nearly broke,
Then the sky clouds up and it SHOWS
some more,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Reports Of flocks Of wild geese fly
ing northward continue to come IN,
Extremely prabable that they are
geese and wild at that. g..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Anyhow our overworked school
teachers are not bothering their
heads much over the income tax.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Same Crane though a different
cook; but he may be able to help
keep the pot boiling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Editorial Comment
Intelligent Sympathy

Boston HERALD
Holland has the intelligent sympa-
thy OF every summer cottager who
ever had skunk take up home
rights under the woodshed floor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

see SO many folks who used to cal :
stingy on their way to the poor hous'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Mrs. Fred Joyce Of Lisbon Falls has
a book which she prizes very highly.
It was printed in 1898 and is conse-
quently 2S2 years old. It is a book Of
sermons and was brought. to this
country from Ireland by William Pat
ten. 1t has always been handed to
the oldest son. but as Mrs. Joyce's
father. the late George N. Patten of
Topsham had no sons. the book for
the first time went to the oldest
daughter, Eliza Patten Joyce. 1t is
quite remarkable for the same book
to be kept in the family name for 2S2
years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

ulSo DIS d1l oAA AAAAN.
A letter from Raymond Frank, for
merly of westbroek, who is at pres
ent studying music and literature al
Columbia University, states that he
has been singing in Yiddish in
Jewish synagogue this winter. he
is also employed in the County De-
raTtment of the Inter-Church World
Movement gathering statistics ana
making charts from them. Recently
he sang with few other artists at
musicale at the home Of Mrs. Regl-
Maid De koyen, wife of the late COM
poser. the program having been ar
ranged by Mr.. De koven shortly be-
fore he passed away.
\ man from the country was over
heard to remark on the street yester-
day, well it needs just a little bit
more snow to level up one little spot
at my place and then my house on
one side will be completely out OF
sight, roof and ALL"
A correspondent from Chebeague
Island writes of a flock Of six robins
that haye been passing the winter
there. Mingling with them have been
pine g-osbeaks and for a long time
about a dozen evening grosbeaks. The
latter have evidently had enough of
winter sports as they have not been
seen for some time. The correspon-
dent says: We have also Il pair OF
tree sparrows who come on the piazza
for crumbs and an unusual visitant
in the shape of a yellow -bellied fly
catcher who lives in our henhouse on
stormy days and comes nearly every
day to the piazza. Whether these are
signs Of cold or a warm winter. we
saw a flock of wild geese flying north
ward February H."
4 wage award in the case of steam
trawler fishermen was announced
Saturday by special arbitration
board. Effective March /. the fisher
men will receive fiat wage of $3.50 a
month. plus a bonus based on every
1000 pounds of fish caught. These
fishermen now are paid $40 month
plus 81 on every $1,000 received from
sales Of the fish.-Rockland Courier
Gazette.
Among the effects Of the late Capt.
; Larkin S. Written of Rockland was
found a silver medal which he re-
ceived for rescuing four persons from
drowning at the foot of 18th street,
RroOklvn Aug &. 1888
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Readers of the Maine Farmers Al
manac have probably noticed that the
weather from Feb. "a to IS is sched-
uled as Fair and mild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Generous Youth

? what arc yOu roinv =, y !
best girI?" ~ - give your
Il thought about .o,,er,,.
SELF" te''hs ner my
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Augusta Lodge Directory

eETHIEHEM LODGE, NO. IS, r. q
A. NJ. Special communication saturday
sonic Temple Work in NJ: NJ. degree.
Stated communication Monday evening"
March LIST. 80 O'Clock. Work in III. n.
degree All sojourning brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
CHAS. ". CREASEY, w. NJ.
PEARLE E. FULLER, sec.
cUsHNOC CHAPTER, NO. 43, r. a.
NJ. Special convocation at MASONIC
Temple. THURSDAY. Feb. Is, at ~
o'clock. Work in r. N. and N. 2. N:
degrees. All sojourning companions are
cordially invited to be present.
DANFORTH L. ASH, High Priest.
II. j. THYEG. Secretary.
TRINITY coMMANDERY, NO. z. x.
T. Special conclave called for work J.. in
the Order of the Temple, and ofhcial In
spection by At. En-. Wilmer J. Dorman,
Grand Commander of the Grand Com
mandery Of Maine. on Friday evening.
February q, at $50 p. NJ. Sir Knights
will appear in full dress uniform. Ban
quet after the work. iojourning fraters
cordially welcomed.
EN-. CHARLES r. CHASE. EN-. Com.
Sir GEORGE H. BANGS, Recorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Ondouh<aai,

a., NV oid Srafix get into politics? ?"
at night" nave oeen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

.r, ne Tight Wad Departs
90 - -. sons TO move out of This. town
sam .ne village tightwad. WA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
ESTABLISHED 1925

No no'.cn .ia:ovcr will be taken OF
in-:.fcd g.. i..muD!catioJ-.
The Jol1'raj -ilJ.not be held rsspons!
bic Ter the yI-e@crration ~ return
of rejcctcd ctn:nur 'ta.'pns.
Address ~ "cm,aIrics - relating
. subs":i ytiOn7 and advertisements
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MEMBER TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication Of
otherwise credited IN this paper ard
t'to the local news published herein
Al rights Or republication Of spe..;.i
biEsatcncs herein arc also reserved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

A Portland teacher asked his pupils
to write an esasy on abraham Lin
coin" One boy wrote: Abraham Lin
coin was born on a beautiful day in
February In a log cabin which he had
helped his father to build.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Although some street railways have
gone into bankruptcy and almost all
Of the others have raised fares the
Biddeford and Saco lines are an ex-
ception, the fare still remaining at
Ave, cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26
Light and Anv
Virtuous Blank Verse

(Fron Reedy's Mirror)
h'en the names Of intoxicants should
pc omitted from our literature.-Prn.
hibition Circular
begin s;I with Dickens. o., my dear,
In praise Of pots Of bitter
And tumblersful Of - ...
And Bobbie Burns. We must c,.-t,i,
MS ilnes that grow too frisky
With talks of roaming swatsT of
And goolets "fu' Of =.
NO tale in praise Of any inn.
VI cellar, vault or garnet
MAY say word of Holland -
or even table
Our writers now shall all he du,,h
On tnings that once were merry.
NS ta'n snali be Of steaming -
NOT glass OF golden -
60 ~ 700. the Book of Books must he
,. NO longer quite divine: oe
II tells how One in Calilee
changed water into -
NJ heights. no depths, beneath o,r 49,,
o, not an one perfect level, 10y say
our country shall be hot and dr,,
ana sanity as the - 80
THOMAS AUGUSTINE DAILY.
vsry Far Sighted s.s'.o
So',ector-Id like to collect thi. note
s'r. It's payable at sight. -
hardup-Too bad, too had ~, o..
riely far-sighted. 49, -. " 'es'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Herbert Oliver of Bath is boasting
over the fact that the coolest day OF
the winter, with the thermometer 80
degrees below zero he received an
egg from every hen in his flock. They
are all Rhode Island Reds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Among the effects Of the late Capt
Larkin S. Written of Rockland was
found a silver medal which he re-
ceived for rescuing four persons from
drowning at the foot Of 18th street,
Brooklyn, Aug. S, 1898.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

open time on shovelers; cyeryone's
hunting them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

There is reason to believe that the
talk Of railroad connection between
Camden and Belfast and Camden and
Rockland may materiaiize into reaIit,
in the not distant future. Through
the initiative Of. the Camden board Of
trade the business men have started
the movement and win place the
towns claims for such connection be-
fore the railroad interests or the
State. Camden Is the largest town In
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

Two Camden boys, Irville Swan
and Virgil Mank, made trip on
skis Friday from their home to East
to visit their grand
father. r, ..... 49,. "A
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

That q hen can lay. two eggs in one
day is now conclusively proved by
Leonard H. Snow. former selectman
and tax collector Of South Thomas
ton, who was a witness to the per-
Torrance in his hennery on Ocean
avenue. The heroine Of this rural
drama was barred Plymouth Rock
hen. and Mr.. Snow stood within three
feet Of her while the production was
in progress. Both eggs were full
size, and tasted just like any other
fresh eggs when served on the Snow
breakfast table. Mr.. Snow says that
the hen jumped OF the roost and
cackled in the same matter Of fact
manner as II the laying Of two eggs
was an every day achievement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-02-26

UNIFORM RANK KNIGHTS OF
Pythias. King Company. No. 4 Regular
meeting first Thursday Of each month
Capt. CHAS. H. YOUNG,
Rec, w. FRANK HERRICK.
OCtS. tu-th-sAf ~
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
FRUCAL|TY GAINING
GROUND IN PARIS
Society Awaits Decision OF U. S.
Tourists Before Adopting .
Frugal Menus.

PARIS, March 2s.-PAris society Is
awaiting the arrival OF American
tourists before deciding whether IL
will follow the restrictions on nome
entertaining advocated by the minis
ter OF nnance, Francois MarsaL These
restrictions are being carried out In
r.staurants. where no more than two
courses, plus soup and Dessert arc
served.
Inspired by the examples or the
Marquise GanAy, who opposes inc
adoption of the new fashions In cloth-
ing, which she asserts have been
launched exclusively by the new-rich'
and Countess La Rochefoucauld, VINO
suggests that society refrain from
participation in the modern dances.
the Duchess Clermont-Tonerre has set
the fashion of cutting menus down TO
the lowest possible limit.
1t Is believed that the fashion OF
frugal repasts will become popular
with society. incidentally. IL Is ex-
pected to impress foreigners with the
reality that the situation In France
after the war forbids any eItravar
gsnce.
The Queen OF the Belgians, who Is
visiting Fontainbleau, frequently mo-
tors into Paris to shop. She favors
the simplest gowns designed on
straight lines. Lady Ribblesdale, the
former Mrs. Ave willing Aston, has
found IL impossible to reconcile her
self to absolute simplicity in clothes
and has prepared recently In exquisite
creations of the latest pantalette eve
ming dresses
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
NO HOME FOR HER
BAB|ES;ENDSL|FE
Chicago Mother Shoots Self
After Unavailing Hunt for
Apartment.

CHICAGO. Maori 2s.-"No children
allowed
Everywhere Mrs. Agnes Ready went
In her long, weary trudge for an
apartment she was told the same
cruel story. Pekinese spaniels. Japs-
nese elbows, canaries and even pedi-
greed cats. these would be welcomed,
but not her babies, Albert, three
years old, and John, one and one
half.
Discouraged, Mrs. Ready kissed her
two children, entered the bathroom.
locked the door. and then shot her
self through the temple.
When the father came home ne
found Albert and John playing in
front of the bathroom door.
where's mamma" he asked.
shes In there" said Albert.
shes kissed us good-by and said
I'm going on a long. long journey. y
Mr.. Ready forced the door and
found his wife dead.
I'VE had received notice to remove
from this apartment May l." explain
ed Mr.. Ready. because a member OF
the owners family is to occupy IL.
My work as a building contractor pre-
vented me from looking for another
apa rtment, but Mrs. Ready has been
looking every day since March ].
Money was no object with us. But
II seemed she could not find an apart
ment where children were allowed.
"She became discouraged and then
acutely melancholy. Our youngest
baby, died four weeks ago. She be-
came obsessed with the fear that we
would be forced to live in a tent or
In such fashion that would impair the
children's health"
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
CONFEDERATE MOTHERS
TO Be GIVEN MEDALS
Southern Memorial Association Plans
Honors to Those With
Sons Living,

ATLANTA, ga, March 29.-Every
living Confederate mother with a liv-
ing Confederate veteran son Is to be
enrolled by the Southern Confederated
Memorial Association, the oldest body
of organized patriotic women in the
world as far as Is known. and pre-
scented with a beautiful gold bar with
the monogram Of the c. S. NJ. A. en-
grayed thereon.
known Southern writer, has collected
some interesting records of many
Confederate mothers. Among them
are Mrs. Amanda S. S. Boswell. of
Brookhaven. Miss, who is 104 years
old: Mrs. Ruth Porter Watson, of
Rutherford. N. c.. 1903: Mrs. Rebecca
Howard, Lownders, Ala, 1O1; Mrs.
Martha Zellers. of Arlington. Tenn,
90; Mrs. Mary Z. Barron. of New Or
leans, La, 81; Mrs. Sarah Fowler, OF
Dallas, Tex, 90; Mrs. Mary Stamps, of
Gainesville, Tenn, 90; Mrs. Sarah
Gordon, of Maysville. Ga. 95: Mrs.
Elizabeth Summers, OF Newman, Ga,
95; Mrs. Almira Seawell, of Norman.
Okla. o.; Mrs. Julia F. Rowland, of
Benton, Ark, "a: Mrs. Nina Stephens,
of Ybor City, Fla. o.: Mrs. Emerline
Martin. of st. Juliet, Tenn, 90; Mrs.
Evalina Williams, of Sylvania. Ga.
90: Mrs. Sarah A. Hemphill. Of
Athens, Ga, 1O3, and Mrs. Dicey
Lewis Crosby. 81.
The work Of collecting and record
ing the Confederate mothers is being
done by the States presidents OF the
Southern Confederated Memorial As
sociation, under the Craftsmanship Of
Mrs. Frank ID. Tracy, of Florida.
Every Confederate mother having
a living Confederate veteran son Is
eligible if she has her papers of rec
ognition correct. There is a list OF
Confederate mothers waiting to be
officially recorded by Mrs. A. Med.
Wilson. the president general.
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
METROPOLITAN.
Eugene O'Brien in
His Wife's Money!

Mackinaw Jackets and SLOUGH hats
cannot conceal the fact that Eugene
O'Brien is the screens perfect lover
In the role of young mining en-
gineer n His Wife's Money" a
Ralph 1nce production of conspicuous
merit which was presented for the
frst time in Washington as the chief
feature Of the bill at CrandalIs Metro
politan Theater before capacity
crowds yesterday, the hero of many
captivating stage romances again
demonstrated with what complete
manliness he Is able to impersonate
a particularly engaging type OF
American gentleman.
Larry Semon. In "The Fly Cop
demonstrated no less conclusively
that he occupies place OF similar
pre-eminence in the realm of high.
power comedy.
His Wife's Money" deals with the
problems that confront any man with
out independent means who permits
himself himself to marry a girl with
fabulous wealth in her own name.
Rather than accept the gibes OF his
male companions, Harlowe reverted TO
hts original wild haunts in the
sierras until he had relocated the lost
pay streak and could return to New
York and night his enemies with his
own money and approach his domes-
tic difficulties on an equal footing
with his wife. The enactment OF the
interesting narrative on the screen Is
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
GARDEN.
"The Cost" Featuring
Violet Heming.

Violet Hemins, the stage star of
'.Three Faces East" who made her
screen debut in Washington recently
in "Everywomsn" at Moore's Garden
Theater, is this week again the feat
ured artist at this popular house in
an excellently handled perturbation
of David Graham Phillips popular
novel Of college and political life,
"The Cost" The production is pre-
scented by Paramount Aircraft for one
week only.
Miss Heming throughout the entire
production proves herself an actress
of rare charm and great emotional
prowess. Love unworthily bestowed
is the motif Of the story depicted. tho
star having the role of young board
ing house girl who marries rich
youth Of uncertain character against
the wishes OF her father.
The production abounds in well con-
ceiyed scenes of college life, the finan-
cial district. the inside workings Of a
great political night and brilliant cab
aret settings together with good act
ing nv a more than competent cast.
including warburton Gamble, Ralph
KelIard. Carlotta Monterey and Edwin
Nordant.
The orch estration arranged by MT.
Claude v. Burrows, conductor OF the
Garden orchestra is worthy or special
mention being exceptionally hitting
overture for the week "Cavalleria
Rusticana.'
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
BOY GUNMAN, SHOT
BYFATHER,
Chicago Lad Wants Another
Chance to Show Parents
He Is Not Failure.

CHICAGO. March 2S.-"All ] want
Is a chance to live and show dad and
mother that I'm all right" said
Frank Plano. jr.. as he lay today in
a dying condition on a cot at County
Hospital. "Ir I die. dad will have
to pay the price. so I'm going to
live"
The bad boy" and gangster, whose
father fred three bullets into his
body 40 chase the devil" out OF his
soul. was assured by physicians that
he would have an opportunity to start
life again.
The seventeen-year-old reformed
youth had a relapse yesterday. He
was repentant and said II he ever
gets out he will quit the gang" for
good. The father shot the son after
repeated efforts to make him re-
form.
The Washington times., 1920-03-29
COLUMBIA.
Marion Davies in
april Folly"

Hphh NVhy.
Beautiful Marion Davies is happily
cast as the heroine of the photoplay
version OF Cynthia Stockley's mystery
love story April Folly" which OPEN
ed a four-day run at Loew's Columbia
Theater yesterday. april Folly" will
be recalled as the story which was
run serially in The Washington Times
and in the Cosmopolitan Magazine.
The picture is a story within a
story. April Poole, a brilliant young
woman novelist, is the heroine. She
has just written a new book. AS she
shows It to her publisher. the events
in II are thrown on the screen. The
publisher figures as the hero, his edi-
tor the villain. and the girl the
heroine.
In the main story, April takes the
place of Lady Diana Mannister. about
to sail to South Africa with a precious
jewel. April is trailed by diamond
thieves and detectives and is saved
from a fatal encounter with the
former by young man, Kerry Sarle.
who falls in love with her BY a
clever trick she defeats her enemies
and brings the adventure to a sue
cessful close.
Conway Tearle is the leading man
and j. Herbert Frank is the heavy"
All three of the leading characters
give excellent performances. Robert
Y. Leonard directed the photoplay,
which is Cosmopolitan production.
The feature is strongly and splendidly
supplemented by an imposing array of
added screen and musical features
that assist materially in furnishing
a background OF real value for this
splendid adaptation OF Cynthia stock
ley's story