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The Washington times., 1920-01-12
RlALrO.
~TAs Greatest Question"
D. w, Griffith Predsctisu.

ID. w. 0rinith's latest work. ''fhe
Greatest Question" opened q weeks
ngasement at Moores RiAlto Thestsr
yesterday. IL is stated that this 10
Grinith's initial special feature at
traction for First National Exhibitors
circuit.
Griffith has selected probably the
most powerful subject the mind can
suggest. In Q vigorous. mAtterrof-
feet way he takes up the question OF
the hereafter. whether there 10 a pi-
vine Providence that answers moth
srs' prayers. and whether good people
get their rewards. and whsther mer-
tied punishment overtakes evil
The story has Its setting on . farm
among home folks. The family Is
poor. happy. and honest until the call
OF war takes the eldest son and the
support OF the family. The boy
meets death when, rather than risk
the lives OF . submarine crew by
opening the coming tower, he per-
mits himself to be swept overheard
when the vessel is compelled to sub
merge before an enemy destroyer.
The faith of the entire family 10
shaken, the mother having intuitive-
iy foressen his death. and her earnest,
fervent prayers for six long months
seem to have been Knocked. Then
'ths greatest question" forges It's way
into the minds OF the family. 10
there a hereafterf 10 thero some
great Father above whs provides the
destiny for the good and that for the
bad? Are those we love and who
are worthy ever near usf Can they
return in spirit form7 These oues-
tions are all raised by the family. and
the manner in which they are an
swsyed brfnrs the story to an ending
which cannot help but appeal II 10
reassuring and comforting.
A typical Griffith cast OF players 10
seen In the various difficult roles,
Lillian Gish and Robert Harron TAX
ing the leads.
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GARDEN.
''The Lone VOLTS Daughter"
Featuring AIl.atar Cast.


Demonstrating the fact that ell
Washington likes a good. thrilling
melodrama properly produced and
presented with a capable cast, pro-
vided with gorgeous settings and
dressed in a manner that is usually
confined to the lighter comedies OF
spectacular society production. j.
Parker Reads "The Lone VOLTS
Daughter" adapted from the story
by Louis Joseph Vance and . sequel
to his previous successes "The Lor e
Wolf and False Faces opened its
second weeks engagement at Moore's
Garden Theater yesterday.
The small but powerful cast con-
sisting of Louise Glaum. Edwin Stew
ems. Thomas Holding and Bertram
Crassby. were never seen to greater
advantage.
The scene of the story Is laid In
London with q panaroma OF colorings
ranging from the magnificence of
Buckingham Palace to the mysterious
depths of the colorful Limehouse dis
trict. The story itself concerns the
willy, all-knowing. all-seeking Lone
Wolf himself: q crafty. desperate ard
overwhelmingly ingenious enemy and
rival-opponents always at each 9TH
er's throats, and a famed crooks
daughter who by acts Of inconceiv-
able couragesand loyalty to her coun-
try succeeds in breaking up the gang
and redeeming her father, as well as
winning happiness for herself.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
BAN FACE CAM0UFLACE
IN D. C.'S HIGH SCHOOLS

Vegetable powder, pneumonia
waists and pneumonia hosiery are
taboo in Washington high schools.
physical directors for the girls an
nounce that they are making every
effort to prevent the female six
from wearing "peek-a-boo" wais,s.
silk stockings and from decorating
their faces with rouge OF all kinds.
the use of eyebrow sticks and sew
eral coverings Of powder.
Mrs. Elizabeth r. Walton. of new
Central High School. with Miss Bell
Meyers, Of the Junior high school.
are taking the lead in the campaign.
while Miss Imogene Stockett. of the
Tastern High School IL following
closely in their footsteps.
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PALACE.
Charles Ray in
"Red Hot Dollars"


"Red Hot Dollars" is the title Of
another OF those smashing and ro-
mantle stories that Julian Josephson
has written for Charles Ray, and the
finished photoplay production of the
same story, which began a weeks
run at Loew's Palace yesterday, re-
veals Ray at the top OF his natural
bent for wholesome abandon and ex-
pert knowledge of screen craft.
The story concerns a young iron
worker who finds himself suddenly
Graded In the lap Of luxury through
a feat of heroism which saves his
employer from death. The employers
gratitude ripens into paternal at
lection, and soon the young iron
worker nnds himself an executive
over his old associates, though still
retaining all his old love for q girl
Of humble antecedeats. The girls
father has come of second best in
a business deal with the young hero's
employer and a great bitterness has
sprung up between them.
Here ensuos a skillfully conceived
plot that eradicates the hatred Of
years between the two older men.
The added attractions include a
comedy, "Chicken a IA Cabaret;" a
Post nature scenic, Sunshine and
Shadows" a Mutt and Jeff animated
cartoon: the Pathe news pictures, and
"TopicaI Tips" Nor can one afford
to overlook Director Gannon's musi-
cal contribution. a humoresaue on
la Sorella." which was masterfully
rendered by the Palace symphony
Orchestra.
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KNICKERBOCKER.
SHOULD a Woman Tell?"
Feature of Early-week Bill.

There can be no doubht that the
new 100000 series Of Harold Lloyd
comedies really approximated that
impressive sum in the making. In
From Hand To Mouth" which was
presented as the principal supplement
tsry feature OF the photoplay bill at
CrandalTs Knickerbocker Theater
yesterday, there is established an en-
tirely new standard Of farcial mar
rstive and an equally welcome i'm
provement in material investiture.
From Hand to Mouth" is literally
a scream and. happily, its wealth OF
clean humor demonstrates that cam
era comedies need not degenerate
into pie-throwing contests TO be sue
cessful In the eyes Of the seeker after
relaxation.
Other subsidiary features completed
a bill that has as Its piece de resis-
tance should A Woman Tell7" star
ring Alice Lake. a complete review OF
which will be found in connection
with the Metropolitan Theater.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
METROPOLITAN.
SHOULD q Woman Tell?"
Feafures Alice Lake.

Alice Lake. by the accuracy Of her
Characterization and resourcefulness
in mimetic expression. more than JUS
tines her selection for the stellar role
of SHOULD a Woman Tell?" one OF the
best pictures Of the year. which was
presented for the first time In Wash
ington at Crandalrs Metropolitan
Theater yesterday. There is perhaps
not another actress upon the screen
who can boast Miss Lakes breadth Of
expression.
SHOULD a Woman Telly' which en-
bodies elements OF drama logically
calling upon the star for the inter-
pretation of all OF these moods, is q
photodrama OF such strength OF plot.
able direction. picturesque setting and
brilliant photography az to furnish
q perfect example of what the initiate
succinctly term "a well.made picture"
Finis Fox. in his treatment OF the
life romance of a young New Eng
land fisher maiden who fell victim to
a type Of society whose peculiar dan
gers were uncharted In her youthful
mind, developed his theme with deft-
ness and discretion. The climax Is
gradually approached through a
series OF episodes that relentlessly
grip interest.
Harold Lloyd, In a comedy master
piece. From Hand to Mouth" Mar
tin Johnson's picturesque study OF life
in the South seas, "The Home of the
Hula Hula" current events and
topics OF the day. with the "Poet and
Peasant" overture splendidly played
by the orchestra under tho direction
OF Mr.. Vioni, complete a bill that de-
serves the capacity patronage 1t at
tracted yesterday.
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COLUMBIA.
Enid Bennett in
''The Woman in the Suitcase"

1t is a homely little bit OF domestic
drama that is unfolded in Enid Ben
netts new picture. "The Woman in
the Suitcase" which opened q four
day run at Loew's Columbia Theater
yesterday. A unique feature, for the
movies, is that the two leading figures
aren't q pretty girl and a man who
is trying to marry her. Filial love
is the motif this time-the affection
OF a resourceful boarding school miss
for her father. and her efforts to free
him of an ENHANCEMENT into which n
designing siren has led him.
Miss Bennett 10 her usual pretty.
wistful self and gives an excellent
performance, aided by William Con-
kiln, Dorcas Matthews, Roland Lee,
and Gladys George. An elaborate
cabaret scene Is one of the pleasing
features. The picture is . Thomas
II. Ince production from q story by
c. Gardner Sullivan. Fred Niblo was
the director.
In addition to the featured produc-
ton. the program includes an array
OF added attractions, including a
comedy, a number OF screen novelties
and an orchestral accompaniment OF
surprising beauty.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12

As those who Witnessed its rrs-
sentation here last season will re-
member. the hit OF Going Up" 10 the
Tickle Toe song and dance. This
number 10 satisfactorily presented st
the National this week by Norma
Brown. q vivscious young person. and
Raymond Mckay, q cherubic youth
Miss Brown has more appealtng
personality. from tho musical comedy
viewpoint. than Miss Loretta Marks.
who plays the lead In tho farce. but
Miss Marks 10 the more graceful and
finished dancer. One felt he weu;d
have liked to have seen Miss Marks
dance the Tickle Toe" with Jsek
Patton. who plays opposite TO her ana
also 10 principally attractive as a
terpsichorean exponent
The production on the whole af-
fords fair entertaiument. and 10 well
staged. except that the costuming IL
mediocre.
Raymond Crane. as Robert Street,
an author. whose book dealing with
aviation gains him q false reputation
as a flyer which forces him to "go
up" to make good In the eyes OF a
certain girl. is a really clever comsd-
ian. He and the elephsntine EdwaId d
Begley. who protrays Sam Robinson.
a mechanician, assisted by Patton.
and Roy Purviance. as James Brooks.
publisher of Cranes book, "Goina
Up" earn hearty laughter In the
scene, where the mechantcian schools
the pseudo-aviator In the art Of fly
ing.
There Is another good scene, staged
Just outside the hangar OF the power
full airplane which Street must ny In
race with a fomus French pilot to
win the hand OF the particular girl.
He Is nerved to the ordeal when she
tells him OF a wager with her father,
an inveterate gambler. who is back
ing the Frenchman. that she will al
low her engagement to Streets rival
to be announced unless Street wins
the race, which is an endurance test.
She also indicates that q prize great
ly desired by Street will be his IL he
Is the victor in the air.
Buoyed by her revelations, Street
takes the air like a veteran. and stays
up so long 1t Is feared he will never
come down without accident. But
he does land safely and in the arms
OF his desired one.
The lovely prize for which the air
men contest is portrayed by Miss
has Patton for her fiance. The French
aviator Is well Characterised by Mario
Villani.
The play is in three acts and six
scenes, one Of which presents an ex-
cellent mechanical illusion OF a plane
skimming through clouds.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
At the TheQters This Week
POLfs.
Al Jelsoa and the Rest
OF f-Sinbsd"-Delightful.

Mr.. Jolson. OF Washington enter
tsined a large number Of persons at
Polls Thsatsr last night The the
sters capacity was taxed TO accom-
MEDIATE the crowd which elamored TO
hear washington's favorite enter
tainer on the rrst night OF his return
visit. and as usual. everything that
the aforementioned Mr.. Jolson diI
was received with wild applause.
He's got a new collection OF songs
this time--'Swsnee" being quito the
favorite. Then there's -Msmmy
Chloe" a ydsrky song (which syi-
IDENTIFY takes the place OF Ais long
Baby. With q Dixie Msiodee-ee-es''). }.
and his new one, II Gave Her That"
And. OF course. he had TO give one OF
the old fayorites. and last night II
WAS "I'll Say She Does" We knew
that quite by heart. because the peo-
pie In the apartment over us have
ono OF Mr.. Joison's records about II.
oh, no--Al does more than just
sing. Sure he does. He talks funny
with various people. And he makes
a murderous assault on a perfectly
harmless chlorine. And you who know
Al know that when he 10 singing he's
doing an awful lot OF other work be-
sides.
This chap Jolson-does he enter
tain.
'Ili say he does"
or course, there's n show with
Jolson. It's called "Sinbad." and it's
a typical Winter Garden outburst Of
wild women and scenery--not much
OF the scenery on the W. W. In fact.
the producers must be proud OF that
chorus, for they make very little
evident effort to conceal tor them.
There's plenty OF hitting music
melodies that by this date OF two
years OF "Sinbad" are mostly pretty
we'll known. And one must not for
get to mention Meehan's leaping
hounds in the first scene--a bunch Of
lean, graceful dogs that clear un-
believable heights in hurdle jumping
Kitty Doner, who's quito as decep-
tive a boy as Julian Eltinge Is a
woman, 10 as usual one Of the most
popular members of Jolson's sup
porting cast. which also includes
Fritzi van Busing, Lawrence D'Orsay,
Leah Norah. Forest Huff. Franklin A.
Bate, and many others. The Farber
sisters were there, too--just as anus
ing as before.
Advance sale and the size OF the
house last night were plain indica-
tions that Jolson's return visit will
prove mighty near as successful as
his original appearance here In
"Sinbad" last year. when he set
new box office record.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
tSEEMS EVERYONE
! HEARD ABOUT III
! All want to try new drug that
! dries up eorns 90 taey
lift out.

Good news spreads rapidly and
druggists here are kept busy dis
pensing freezone. the ether discov-
cry OF a Cincinnati man, which is
said 10 loosen any corn so II lifts
out with the fingers.
Ask at any pharmacy for a guar.
ter ounce OF freezone. which will
suff,cient 10 rid ones feet OF every
hard or soft corn or callus,
You apply just a few drops on the
tender. aching corn and Instantly
the soreness Is relieved, and soon
the corn Is so shriveled that IL lifts
out without pain. IL Is a sticky
substance which dries when applied
and never infames or even irritates
the adjoining tissue.
This discovery will prevent thou
sahds of deaths annually from lock.
Jaw and infection heretofore re.
suiting from the suicidal habit OF
cutting corns.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
STRAND.
my Husbands Other Wife,"
Featuring Sylvia Dreamer.

a Broadway star. her physician
husband end young playwright So
to make my Husbands Other Wife
the J. Stuart Blackton special pro-
duction that opened a weeks engage
ment at Moore's Strand Theater yes
terday. q drama OF complications and
situations of unusual variety. 1t Is
straight drama, presenting the story
of a famous actress who loves .he
glamour of the footlights. and will
not give them up for her husband
become merely the husband of A To-
laide Hedlar."
Complications bring about a d,
vorce. but the actress hesitates about
marrying the playwright until she is
sure that her husband is married
again. The first husband, really a
brilliant physician. takes another
name and goes to a small town, whera
he carries out his ambitions and
builds a small hospital. a school and
a church and becomes the guardian
angel Of the community.
When the actress learns Of her
husbands marriage to another Uhe
realizes that his was love worth
having. and she decides to attempt
to win him back. Up to this point
the story moves steadily. surely. and
swiftly. while the rem mainder OF ;he
photoplay has a tensity that Is grip
ping and absorbing. The final mo-
ments in which comes the supreme
sacrifice. are beautiful and human.
Sylvia Dreamer, the beautiful and
talented Australian actress, who came
to the American screen only a year
or so back, makes the character of
Adelaide Hedlar q sympathetic and
bewitching one.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
TRIO OF RARE ARTISTS
DELIGHT BIG AUDIENCE
Second Of Concerts Diplomstiqses
Attracts Music Levers 10
Belsseo Tkester.

The second Of the Concert Diplo-
matiQues" attracted q distinguishe cd
and apprecistive audience st the Be
laseo Thester. In q three-artist recital
OF plano. song and the harp. The re-
turn OF Leopold Godowsky after sew
eral years of absence was a welcome
one, while the dslioacy and beauty OF
the harp as a solo instrument In the
hands OF Salvatore de Stefsno con-
trasted with the big. broad contralto
OF Nine. Julia clAussen.
Mr.. Godowsky. pro ninently q tech
nician, made OF the Chopin Waits" a
delightful thing Of facility and deli
cacy; especially notable were mis- stac-
cato passages. Seeking rather theh
delicaey than their depth. Mr.. Godow-
sky also gave with admirable color
| the Chopin Fantasy, Oh. a." an
Etude and a seherzo. The Chopin
Liszt Two Polish Songs" were given
with delightful melody and execution
that seemed fauitless. and the Mac
Doweli "March Wind" was realistic
In its expressive facility.
Full sf True Csisr.
Leopold Godowsky. as composer.
was found melodious and full OF tone
color in his graceful imagery OF "a
Vatican Psysage' and his Alt
Wien," in form OF waltz lente. was
very charming. He gave an encores
the Chopin "Trois Ecossaises' and a
lively "Berceuse" of Henselt.
Salvatore de Stefano Is truly mas
ter OF his instrument IA beauty of
tone. In delicacy or nuance. and in
the mellow force OF his bass notes
that demonstrated the unusual effects
produced by the pedsling in this
InUaIU m
OF old. melodious Italian compost
tions, a Rameau and a Handel. His
old French songs. one the "Roi
d'Yvetot," were full of nneness and
spirit. while particularly lovely was
the modern French OF Ravel, Pre-
lude and Danse."
Massive Costraito.
Nine. Claussen has a massive con-
tralto voice, forceful but somewhat
heavy In In lighter songs. Her aria
was the Samson and Dalila" Mon
Coeur," to which she responded to
the applause of an appreciative audi
ence with the ''Habanera" from Car
men,"
The great "Sapphic ODE of Brahms
wasg really the climax in her songs,
given with all it's nobleness and also
with a charming sympathy, while
"Des Roses" by Pesse. was most ef-
fective In its transition from the light
opening to an expressive pathos in
its dramatic close. True type, also.
was in the Rachmaninoff Floods Of
Spring" admirably portrayed. The
lower voice at all times was effective,
but an inclination to sharp in the up
per voice was apparent. To her
songs Nine. Claussen added as en-
cores the Swedish Mot Goeid" of
Backer Grondal, and "Slumber Song"
by MacFayden.
Mr.. de Stefano gave as encores the
Bach "Bourree" and the Tedeschi
"Pattaglia Spagnola." To the accom-
paniments Of Nicolai Schneer. for
Nine. Claussen, the art of the real
interpreter is due. Mr.. Schneer Is
conspicuously excellent in this role
that is a distinct art in itself. sd
J. Mach.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
CRANDALL'S.
William s. Hart In
John Petticoats."

william s. Hart was the pictured
star at Crandalrs Theater yesterday
in the most unusual role he has ever
brought to tho local screen. that OF
John Pettiooats" In the title part OF
c. Gardner suliivsn's splendid screen
story OF the untutored lumberjack
from the North woods who unexpect-
edly inherited a fashionable dress
making estAblishment In New Orr
leans. The picture has been given
the advantage OF Thomas II. lnce's
uniformly artistic production, able
direction and Photographic superiori'
ty
The supporting cast quite catches
the spirit OF the comedy-drama and
contributes generously to the genu.
Inc distinction OF a feature that has
had few II any countorparts.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
FOLLY.
Midnight Maidens"
Please Burlesque Fans.

Bubbling over with humor. COM
bined with the latest song hits and
dances the Midnight Maidens" per-
formed at the Folly Theater last
night. with George Niblo and Helene
Spencer as the chief entertainers, as
sisted by Jimmy Connors, Vie Perry
Evelyn Demcrest, Johnny O'Donnell,
Sammy Wright. and Anna o'Donnsll
and others we'll known in burlesaue.
the show made a hit.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
ABE RUFF CITIZEN AGAIN.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. 12.-Abe
Ruef, convicted OF bribery in the IA
nous San Francisco graft cases,
whose fourteen years sentence ex-
pired last Wednesday. has been re.
stored to full citizenship.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
IRISH ATTACK CONSUL.

DUBLIN. Jan i2.--Polles and the
military are working on a new case
"a attempted assassination by
<g4dieals. A band OF masked men at
tackled Alexander sullivan, the
kings counsel. presumably In an at
tempt 20 take his life. sullivan ss-
capped unhurt.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
NATIONAL.
Going Up" - Tsasfvl
As on FirSs Visit.

Going Up" the musical farce
founded on James hontsomsry's
comedy. THE Aviator" which has re-
turned to the National after . years
run In New York. 10 as, tunsful ss
ever, ana 10 presented by a cast Of
medium ability. The chorus 10 large
and pretty.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12
MAN OF MANY FAULTS.

LONDON. Jan. l2.-when John
Barnes was sentenced 10 six months
at Pontypridd for postal frauds. II
was stated that he was wanted" by
the London police on 1l9 charges.
The Washington times., 1920-01-12

Mrs. Geo. Peabody Eustis, Pianist
Tickets, $500, st Hotel (North IOO00)
and at 1921 y 81. tAn-eII, Bishop a
TurncrD. NJ. 5Os8 and Franklin 2s6O.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
p.atIs No or,,., menerelr.

True pearls. from q 20 10 inch
10 siE". were found iu large numbers
N the mucous surfaces 20 rvcrnt
shipment OF ir.pr rreri .ed la England
from the United state, That the oc-
rurrerrv was mott unusual bat had
merely cs,ap~l r-,y'uus notice was
shown ~ the examination ~ fresh
specimens taken from native cows.
says Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The pearls we're soft - cvursr. each
.mhedd"d ln cyst. aud apparently
DEVELOPED lust a. in tiynl,e
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

Little Eyu was invite, t. 81 .rrr
"a her father and H...r I,nrr
rfirr her parents ufH. GrIrr
that she nu.' rf au,,.s
sen o.. Al went .Hf
some tIm" Hu nH't .
.f her. Eva ls.au a.
Ir the h1strst . s.
gas wrouz. a.trU .. .l.
.U Ike next. q $500. .U
-in 10 ask Gee qI....H-. WIS
.sIfs reply
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
Wonderful Worm.

Little Jeanette was In the PARK with
her grandmother when she saw dad
dy.long legs for the first time "Oh.
rramma 90 she cried. 'herc II a worm
that walks on his whiskers with his
face In the middle"
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
Revival o. the rreuhseaur

Tho truuhndour u Imagined NJ q
long haired creature with tig lutte.
But The real meuulug ~ the word II
one who "hnds ont hls own songs In
rrovencal the word T. spei-i "trou.
Ia 'rc" or "tro,uIur" q comes from
The verb ,ruiar-trDuher 90 end.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

-ChcstcrfeM

Bobby. just home from his first visit
10 the country. was telling the folks Of
its wonders. "And say. ma" he said.
"out on the farm they get milk from
cows. and It's just as good as any
Boston Transcript.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

All rat holes should be stopped w
With metal or plaster mixed with
broken glass. The house should be
built So that rats cannot gain an en-
trance. and no rubbish should be left
about.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

IN war days We urged everybody
90 cultivate that back yard and other
spare land Millions n small gard
ems sprang into existence and con
tr.bu,ed enormously 10 the food sup
ply Il was done a. q war measure.
Now as peace measure let Us do
the same. Food - abuormally high.
and there appears no immediate pro.
spect - any radical decline. Every
little helps in an emergency. and
back yards can produce wonders
when put O. proper use.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08

March. il seems. has been some
thing II a wndle, month. That H.,
everywhere except IN Warrington
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1920-04-08
For Coated Tongue

BAD Breath. Sour Stomach,
B.olt,ne. Ga,. Biliousne-. Sick Head
seae. Indigestion. Constip~'son. - take
the alw~ys reliable