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The Washington times., 1920-08-22
PUBLIC IS BEST CENSOR,
ACCORDING TO HAMPTON

new solution to the question of
film censorship has been advanced by
Benjamin b. Hampton, who produces
famous novels in big all-star photo
plays exclusively. Mr.. Hamptons
plan concerning censorship was part
ly contained in a telegram he sent
Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts
when that executive vetoed the CEN
sorship bill in his State. Here are
a couple of essential paragraphs:
THE picture people are not fools,
nor are they opposing sincere, honest
reformers. They know that reform
ers made this country go dry. and
too many millions of former saloon
dollars are now going into picture
theaters for the owners not to have
wholesome respect for the power OF
public opinion. The fathers and
mothers of this land will be startled
70 see the prompt response that will
follow an expression OF their opinion
against doubtful plays.
THE public is supreme. Picture
theaters are instantly responsive to
the story told by the box office. If
the family trade disapproves OF
doubtful pictures the box office will
see that no more doubtful pictures
appear. And no other form OF censor
ship will accomplish comparable re-
suits"
The growing power Of the small.
well-conducted thcater known as the
neighborhood house will aid In put
ting this power of the most effective
censorship directly in the hands OF
the people. Hampton believes. These
managers study their audiences, and
keep in close personal touch with
them, consulting their tastes about
pictures, for they are essentially
caterers. They are anxious to know
what their patrons want In the way
OF entertainment. and will see that
those patrons get what they want.
If they do not want doubtful pic
tures. one expression of this distaste
on the parts OF the heads of the
families patronizing these houses is
enough to exclude doubtful pictures
for all time.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
FOLLY TOWN" AT GAYETY
THEATER FOR A WEEK
Burlesque Attraction Comes Direct
From Broadway to Entertain
Audiences in CAPITAL.

Folly Town" the premier attrac-
ton of the Columbia circuit, opens at
the Gayety Theater today. The or
ganization was selected over the 9TH
err companies OF the circuit, to play
the summer engagement at the Col
umbia Theater. New York, and comes
to Washington direct from Broadway
Its entertainment consists of a rapid
fun-instilling two-act book entitled,
"A Vaudelesque Review" and its fif-
teen scenes are, II is said, linked to-
gether with a coherent plot. The
musical score. unusual in it's many
catchy melodies, was written by
Jesse Greer, with numerous brilliant
ensembles arranged by Ben Bernard.
Gus Fay, Johnnie Walker and Les
ter Dorr, the chief comedians, appear
at the head of the cast, which con-
tains such favorities as FranzMarie
Texas, Margaret Elliott, Gertrude La
vette, Walter Pearson, Jane Pearson.
James Holly, Ruth Rosemond, Harry
Bart James Hall and Ben Jess.
Pretty girls galore. clad in rich
costumes, form a chorus which de-
pends quite as much on the vocal
and dancing talents of it's members
as il does on the individual beauty
of each.
Scenes in Folly Town" include "A
Vampire Apartment" The Throne
Room in Hades" and "On A Subway
Train" In the latter scene, there
are to be found among the pas
sengers Ralph Dunbar's famous "Ten-
nessee Ten" an organization OF
colored entertainers who not only
contribute much fun but some unusual
jazz music as well.
other vaudeville features include
The California Trio and Lillian lsa-
belle, the musical miss"
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
HARRY POLLARD LIKES
EVEN A BELGIAN FLAG

The fellows who parade the Dream
Rug" in the lobby of the Alexandria
Hotel, Los Angeles, are telling a good
story on Harry Pollard. the little
comedian, screen partner OF Harold
Lloyd. 1t appears that Pollard is
most particular about his neckwear
particular that his ties shall be Of
the most brilliant hues. Recently
Harry went into a haberdashery that,
like all other stores during the recep-
tion to the Pacific Fleet was gayly
decorated.
mo. those are too tame" he said
after looking ct an assortment Of
new ties and scarfs. "Show me some
thing like that wide scarf there" and
he pointed at an upper shelf,
THAT isn't tie," said the clerk
with a grin; that's the Belgian flag"
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
FOLLY THEATER OPENS
TODAY WITH JOY RIDERS
Billy Mossey, Comedian, Heads Com.
pany in New Show Starting
Local Burlesuue House.

The regular burlesque season at the
Folly Theater opens with today's
matinee. The entertainment will be
George Jaffe's Joy Riders" brand
new show said to be full of comedy,
handsome costumes, gorgeous seen
cry and pretty girls.
Billy Mossey, the celebrated COM
edian will lead the company composed
of such well known burlesquers as
Louise Pearson, Grace Fernsides,
George Alams, Miss Billy kimes,
Charles Pendley and Irwin Shaffer.
The story is said to be rafting
good comedy in itself and the music
will be above the average.
Several novel and entertaining
specialties will be introduced.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22

created some Of the most difficult
roles ever entrusted to any actress.
In "One," which Is said to be radi-
cally different from her previous pro-
ductions and which marks the third
play which Mr.. Knoblock has espe-
cially written for Miss Starr this IA
vorite actress promises to create an
other remarkable characterization
and one that will deservedly take
rank with her notable achievements
Of the past.
After twenty years of trying. Pat
Rooney and Marion Bent are to plunge
into the whirl Of a musical play, leav-
ing vaudeville fiat on its back. They
have already signed up, but the name
of their vehicle of song and mirth is
yet to be announced.
Ina Claire last week passed the
375th milestone in his production of
THE Gold Digeers," Avery Hopwood's s
comedy now playing at the Lyceum
Theater, New York.
Will Morrissey, recently seen in
"Buzzin' Around" is staging a new
Irish drama entitled THE INVASION
by Stanislaus Stang, jr., son of the
dutHoT Oh TIC
Larry Riley and Nan Bryant will play
the principal roles.
Hello Alexander" with those old
favorites, Mcintyre and HeaSA. open
ed at Montreal and will keep going
until this whole country and Cuba
sees it. Polls expect to offer it in
Washington.
Philadelphia will probably be the
first city outside of New York to witt
ness the all-star production of "Flora-
dora" 1t is due in the Quaker City
early next month. An exceptionally
fine cast has been assembled by the
Messrs. Shutert for this revival which
includes Eleanor Painter, George Has
sell, Christie Macdonald. Walter
Woolf, Maxine Brown and Robert Pit
kin. The sextet is composed of Dana
Sykes, Beatrice and Marcella Swan
son, Madeleine Richers, Dorothy Leeds
and Muriel Lodge.
Walter Hampden. for his next
years tour in Hamlet" Romeo and
Juliet" "The Merchant of Venice" and
flaming of the Shrew," will have two
leading women, Beatrice Maude and
Mary Hall.
MISS Mau0e, VINO won great success
last season as Juliet and Ophelia to
Mr.. Hampden's Romeo and Hamlet,
again will interpret the ill-fated
Italian and Danish maidens. Miss
Hall will repeat her splendid imper-
son8tion of Portia in The Merchant
OF Vencie," and for the first time will
act katherine in Tanning of the
Shrew." role for which she is emf
nently fitted by personality, tempera-
ment and art.
Having two leading women Is part
OF Mr.. Hampden's policy OF giving
performances in which each player Is
suited to, and fully capable OF play
ing the role for which he or she
lis cast-something that is not al
ways the case in Shakespearian rep
resentations.
His company next year will be al
most Identical with that OF last sea-
son. and II Is his intention to keep
the organization intact indefinitely.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

A Coney Island of fun is to be found
along the boardwalk at Chesapeake
Beach. Countless amusements, All
over the water, line the ooardwalk'
Bert Saulsman's orchestra furnishes
snappy music for free dancing. salt
water bathing, fishing, grabbing, and
boating are some Of the pastimes.
Those unable to spend the entire day
at the resort may make the trip on
the train leaving the District lire on
week days at $50 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
EMPEY A BUSY LAD.

Arthur Guy Empey Il the star In
oil" comedy-drama written by
himself the first OF series to be
called Guy Empcy Productions. Flor
ence Evelyn Martin, who was En-
peys leading woman In The Under
current" heads the cast. which in
cludes Templar SAKE and William
EvIlle. ~ Long Distance Hero" by
Templar SAKE, will be the second OF
tho sertca
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
FILMS MARK TWAIN

Emmett }. Flynn has compile
ted the cast for "A Yankee mt
King Arthur's Court Mark
Twntn's satiricaI story of the
middle ages, which will shortly
he put in production at the Fox
Hollywood studios. Charles Cor
don will have the part of CIar-
ence. Rosemary Theby will play
Sandy and Charles Clary will he
King Arthur, PhiIo Mccullough
will play the part of the Yankee
hero.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22

gomery, Fay Courtney, Mel klee, Cor
dinnis Animals, the Pickfords, and
more to be announced later.
Beginning next Sunday. August 90.
Mystery" a three-act play by Edward
Delaney Dunn. based on the famous
Elwell case, begins a weeks engage
ment at the Shubert- Belasco.
The Cosmos Theater next week will
offer seven of the famous old Prim-
rose Minstrel aggregation, who are
clinging to their old post in memory
of their once great leader. Thornton
Flynn and company will bring The
Moments OF Yesterday" and John b.
Harold and company will present
"Lisping Larry" a comical comedy.
others will be Laurie and Prince !;
Edna Aug, the famous comedienne;the
Eugene Duo. in fun on the triple
bars; and the Rayfield Sisters. The
added matinee feature will picture
Anita Stewart in The Yellow Ty-
phoon" His Wifes Husband" a
Capitol comedy; a new Mutt and jeff,
and the Pathe News will complete
the bill.
THE Maids of America" company
will present varieties a la Mode" at
the Gayety Theater next week.
Bobby Barry heads a cast including
George Leon and George E. Snyder.
Doris Bolten. Althea Barnes, Jan Mae,
Charles Lloyd, Edward Quigley, will
liam Atwell, Gus Stevenson and a
large beauty chorus.
At the Strand next week Will Nor
rissey will present The Overseas
Revue" a revue-musical production,
with a cast including Blanche Latell
and Billy c. Welp, supported by Joe
Monahan, Herbert Brosko, Reno Bra
ham, Mile. Leroy, and an overseas
beauty chorus of fifteen girls; also
Willie Smith. the Jester Singer" in
a collection OF new melodies and ORR
ginal stories, followed by many other
vaudeville hits of the new season.
"Kewpie Dolls" will be next week. S
attraction at the Folly Theater. begin
ming Sunday at 3 o'clock.
The attraction OF featured promi-
nence at Loew's Palace Theater for
the week beginning next Sunday will
be Dorothy Dalton in Quality OF
Love-" based on a successful stage
play by Avery Haywood.
For the first four days OF next week,
beginning next Sunday, Loew's Co
lumbia Theater announces The White
Circle" Maurice Tourneurs produc-
tion OF Robert Louis Stevensons story,
The Pavilion on the Links" For the
final three days of next week, Miss
Marjorie Rambeau will he seen in her
latest production.
"
Next week The Broken Wing" by
Paul Dickey and Charles W. Goddard
comes to the National Theater.
Frances Starr comes to the Shubcre-
Belasco on September 8 for a weeks
engagement in zone" nav play by
Edward Knoblock.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
GLEN ECHO PARK.

Sol Minister and his band will be the
attraction this afternoon and evening
at Glen Echo, in a program OF popular
and classical music. The forty at
fractions at the park are the mecca
for thousands OF Washingtoniahs. at
the Capitals only free amusement
park A<,A
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
AT THE RESORTS
CHEVY CHASE LAKE.

Dancing on the two open air pa
vilions continues as the principal
nightly attraction at Chevy Chase
Lake, Washington's most popular
dancing resort Two jazzy orchestras
of the Meyer Davis Organization
furnish the music for the dancing
on both pavilions. The cool walk
around the Lake attract many dancers
seeking diversion of attraction.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
FILMING IN BAHAMAS.

Ralph 1nce will direct the lat
est Williamson submarine feature.
"Fathoms Deep" and has taken 4
co npany to the Bahamas for that
purpose via Miami. Fla. The produc-
tion has been In preparation for eight
months. c. Il. Williamson wrote the
story.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
ON WOODS STAFF.

Priscilla Bonner, now supporting
VIII Rogers in his latest picture. II
the daughter Of Lieut.. Col John Bon
ner, on the staff of Cen. Leonard
Wood.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
GREAT FALLS PARK.

Concerts today by the Ladies Or
chestra at Great Falls Park VIII
feature a pleasing program of varied
musical hits. Outdoor amusementS
fishing and picnic facilities continue
to attract crowds here all week Free
dancing and other amusements are
featured
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
WAS BEST VILLAIN.

James Mason, who plays "Red Pswl"
in BLACK Pawl," was selected for that
part after nearly every known screen
villain had been interviewed
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
THEY'RE GOING BACK.

Doug" and Mary, otherwise Mr..
and Mrs. Fairbanks. arc planning to
return to Europe this winter, where
they will make a picture. After its
completion. they intend to make a
tour of the world.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
LOOKING AHEAD

Next week at b. F. Keith's Theater
the bill will be co-starred by Leona
Lamar, The Girl With a Thousand
Eyes" and Nonette, the singing vio-
liniste. Others will be Marshall Mont
gomery. Fay Courtney. Mel Klee, Cor
dinni's Animals, the Pickfords, and
more to be announced later.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22
BEGAN BACK IN 1900.

sydney Ainsworth began his stage
career as Denton" In Arizona In
1000.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22

Beginning next Sunday, August 90,
Mystery" a three-act play by Edward
Delaney Dunn. based on the famous
Elwell case, begins a weeks engage
ment at the -Belasco.
The Washington times., 1920-08-22

Miss Frances Starr, VINO appeared
here last season In Tiger. Tiger"
with so much appreciated success, Is
coming to Washington In a new play
this year. She Is booked for the Shu-
bert-Belasco, tcginning Labor Day, In
"One," by Edward Knoblock going
thence direct to the Belasco Theater
in New York.
Recognized as one OF the most tall
cnted among the younger stars OF tho
American stage, Miss STAIRS career
has been a series OF triumphs under
Mr.. Belasco's management she having
The Washington times., 1920-08-22

After twenty years of trying. Pat
Rooney and Marion Bent are to plunge
into the whirl of a musical play, leav-
Ing vaudeville fiat on it's back. They
have already signed up. but the name
of their vehicle of song and mirth is
yet to be announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
Opening of Edgezuood Park,
 the Resort Beautiful, Tonight

park amusement company" and I am happy to know that we are coming through on schedule At one time it looked as if we were not going to fill the beach in time. but fortunately we built the dam in the creek In time to save the situation after one of our pumps in the well had been drowned out"
 The big. cool gloriously inviting pool now in ready for the thousands of Birmingham people who would take to the water to offset the effects of hot weather. glance at the weather reports for the past few days show that the thermometer has been steadily climbing, each day finding a new level. The weather man says that Birmingham may expect more weather like that which has held the city in it's grip early in the month.
 To sum up the Edgewood attract ions, there is the beach that will open tonight then "Dreamland Dance Hall'' declared by dancing experts to be among the best in the south, with it's thousands of feet of smooth, glistenina floor space and its lively, snappy hypnotizing jazz orchestra and Noun tain View Inn with it's corps of chefs Besides these, there are the picnic grounds.
 Edgewood combines heaIthful ex- ercise, attractive amusement, enticing food and beautiful grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29

Everything is in readiness for the opening of Edgewood Park tonight Neptune Beach being completed and added to the list of attractions at Bir- mingham's newest amusement resort. Three million gallons of water have been turned into the greater outdoor natatorium, and more was rushing in all night as two huge pumps worked steadily, one in the big Edgewood well and the other in the creek dam. Water from the creek is pumped into the park filtration plant and then emptied into the pool.
 For the opening tonight, Miss Mar garet Antwine has been engaged to sing at Mountain View Inn, while Ben Tillson, baritone, will be heard in Dreamland Dance Hall during the moonlight waltzes. Miss Antwine is one of Birmingham's most popular sopranos and her voice has been ad- mired by thousands.
 Tt has been a big task to get ev- erything in readiness for the open ing" said Hugh Hill president of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
" " The TIeradm maintains special Ems &A for handin gcoresp ndenec < A subsc is To
 a Avenue E, Russ Bros pnn Enley

Today at the Dutch lunch given to the business men Of Ensley, it was de- cided to have joint drive for the Rain bow convention, and the Jewish Relief Fund. The committees appointed for this purpose will solicit funds for both drives at the same time. The following committees were apponted:
 Committee No. 1: l.. R. Vines, Chair man; R. s. Richard, J. Applebaum. G.. H. Perkins. Albert Smith. Territory west quarter, Bank of Ensley corner, Avenue E and 9th street.
 Committee No. 2: Dr. A. G. Ezell chair man; Robert Terrell Jr. Phillip Lewis T. P. Eubank, Territory south quarter Berney corner, Avenue E and 18th stret
 Committee No 3. S. l.. Graham, chair
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
Proper Thing Now Is to
 Peel Off Soiled Skin

Those who abhor sticky. greasy shiny, streaked complexions should rel:giously avoid creams. powders and rouges during the heated days There's no need for them anyway since the virtues of rnercolized wax have become known. No amount of precipitation will produce any evidence that you've been using the wax As it is applied at bedtime and washed off in the morning the complevi never looks like make up. Mercoiized wax gradually takes off q bad complexion, instead of add ng any disadvantages of cosmetics and accom- plishes much more in keeping the com plexion beautifully white. satny and youth ful, free from freekles, pimples. blotches and other blem.shes. Just get ounce of it at your druggists and what few days treatment will do. Use like cold cream Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29

lands Presbyterian church met Sunday evening and reorganzed the Christian Endeavor society. An inspiring talk was made to those present by Rev. l.. E. Bruballer. after which the following of ficers for the ensuing year were elected: president, Orene Yammert; vice presi- dent, Marvin Jones: recording secretary; Helen Sparks; corresponding secretary Aileen Gullahorn; treasurer, Edward Barnhardt chairman of lookout commit tee, Joe Logan.
 Miss TrennaMae Mallock, who spent the past four months in Texas, is now visit ing Mrs. Newman Cryer in Anniston
 Miss Dorothy Ennis, of Indianapolis, is visiting Miss Doris Nader.
 Miss Margaret Reynolds entertained Miss Dorothy Ennis, who is visting Miss Doris Nader, at a Lyric party Sat urday afternoon. After the show refresh ments were served at the Martha Wash ington. Those invited were: Misses Doro- thy Ennis. Helen Arllen, Inez Thames, Lou Sloan, Lula Courtney, Doris Nader,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
FIVE OHIO FIRMS
 ARE INDICTED ON
 PROFITEER CHARGE

Cleveland, June 2S.-Four Cleveland firms and one at Sharon. Pa, and indi- viduals connected with them were indi- cated by the federal grand jury here late today, charged with profiteerng in food stuffs in violation of the Lever act.
 Among the firms indicted was the G. s. Willard Company, sugar brokers, Cleve- land.
 The Shenandoah Valley Grocery Com pany, Inc, of Sharon. Pa. was jointly indicted with the Malbin Brothers Com pany. Cleveland, commission merchants
 The Willard Company is charged wlrn selling S7,00o pounds of beet sugar at 17ai cents a pound which cost approxi- mately F cents.
 The United States supreme court re- gently denied the Willard Company an injunction against the issuance of an in dictment under the Lever act, pending determination of it's constitutionality by the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29

man; Henry Keller, R. D. Daniels, J. G. Dardeh, J. A. Smith. Territory, north quarter, Ellis Jewlery corner, Avenue E and -9th street
 Committee No 1: Dr. G. M Fields, chairman; s. Goldsten, Jack Lindsey, R. |. Chadwick, Gus Chicatos. Territory, southeast quarter. F'ield-G Goodwin corner, Avenue F and 18th street
 Committee No. ,: Louie Maenza, chair- man; H. S. Mead. Robert Russell, Irby -eigler, Charlie Rouss. Territory, Seven teenth street
 All committeeman will please meet at the Bank of Ensley corner today at a. m.
 SOCIETY REORGANIZED
 The Young people of the Enslex High
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29

The shortage began June l, when empties were rushed west, regardless. This impeded shipment of manufactured pipe from the plants. Last Monday the coal car priority order went into effect and it began to be difficult to get sup plies of pig iron from the furnaces.
 In the double difficulty of keeping plants going and moving the output after being manufactured, the four large plants did not resume operations Monday folio w. ing the usual Sunday rest.
 The shutdown will probably last until after the July holidays. There is usu. ally several days holiday around July { every year. The car shortage has brought it on sooner and it will probably last longer.
 Another large cast iron pipe plant is operating from hand to mouth and wSs uncertain on Monday evening, whether operations would continue through the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
Government Investigates Rheu-
 matic Remedy

The truthfulness of 55 witnesses called by the United States Govern ment in it's investigation of the merits of Sul-Ferro-Sol should appeal to those who suffer from Rheumatism.
 It is to be remarked that these wit nesses consisted of people who had actually taken this mineral water and who were entirely disinterested as to the results of the investigation.
 It is to be remarked further that every single witness summoned by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
HERE TRUTH APPEALS
 70 REASON

Government testified that they had either been benefited or permanently cured by taking Sul-Ferro-Sol.
 Their statements are recorded in the Government vaults at Green vile, s. c.
 Sul-Ferro-Sol is offered as Rheu- matic remedy whose merits have been proven to Government experts.
 Booklet giving details mailed on request. Liberal bottle one dollar G for $5), at all drug stores or postpaid upon receipt of price. The Sul-Ferro- Sol Co.,, Desk A, Montgomery, Ala Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-06-29
CONDITION
 IS GROWING WORSE

London, June 2S.--The condition of Mai Gen. William c. Gorgas, former surgeon general of the United States army. grew somewhat worse suddenly yesterday, but at an early hour today he was reported to be resting slightly easier. While there have been no new complications, his cons dition is considered extremely critical.
 dispatch from London, June 15 said General Gorgas owing to illness, had been obliged to abandon a mission to West Africa, where he was going for the purpose of Investigating sanitary condi- tions with Brig. Gen. Robert E. Noble, U. S. A., and others.