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The Washington times., 1920-07-10
MISS CLARK ANN0YS
STUDIO GATE GUARD

During the filming of Mrs. wigs
OF the Cabbage Patch" the latest
Paramount photoplay starring dainty
Marguerite Clark. which will be
shown at Polfs Theater this week.
Miss. Clark arrived at the Fifty sixth
street studio in New York. In an auto
mobile with a half dozen children. All
wore ragged clothing. including the
star, and all looked like typical
denizens Of the slums.
Miss Clark was quite unknown to
the boy at the gate, rugged up as she
was for the part of Loyey Mary.
and when he saw the rags and
little Marguerite tugging at the gate
he shouted, Hey, you get out of here,
all you kids, and stay out. Don't you
know any better than to be swinging
on this gate all the time"
Marguerite made a face at him, and
her pigtails stuck impudently In the
air as she tossed her head. When
the real door man, "Hughey," came
out and saw what was going on he
nearly fell in a faint. To treat Mar
gueritc Clark in this manner was a
thing unheard of in all his doortend-
Ing life. But the star says she EN-
joyed the whole thing. and IL she can
fool the boy at the door, then her
makeup must be good.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
CRANDALL'S.
Wallace Reid in
THE Dancin' Fool"

Wallace Reid and Bebe Daniels,
one OF the most effective co-stellar
alliances silent drama has evolved,
come to the screen at Crandalls Thea
ter for three days beginning tomor-
row in The Dancin' Fool" a comedy
drama in which their brilliant gifts
find fullest expression. In this filmed
story OF the jug business and our
most fashionable cabarets. Reid has
a role that permits him to reveal the
full range Of his mimetic accomplish
ments.
Beginning Wednesday and contin-
ing through Friday will be shown
the latest Republic release, MANS
Plaything," a gripping drama OF the
present day in America
On Saturday only will be screened
'The House Of Toys" a splendid cam
era drama in which the co-stellar
roles are interpreted with rare skill
by Seena owen and Helen Jerome
Eddy.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
CONCERNING ITCHING
BACKS IN HISTORY

You wouldn't think there was any
thing historical connected with
scratching an itchy spot. but the new
Rupert Hughes comedy, Scratch My
Back" a Goldwyn Eminent Authors
production, that comes to CrandalTs
Metropolitan tomorrow. shows that
scratching was an art hundreds OF
years ago and still is something Of
an art in China.
The comedy is based on the events
that grow out OF embarrassments
caused by the itchy backs of Val
Romncy. played by T. Roy Barnes,
and Madeline, played by Helene Chad
wick. Several of the scenes are his
torical. One shows how Chinese
mandarin keeps always at hand n
small curved Ivory hand. cunningly
carved and attached to a long handle.
When his back itched he showed the
ivory hand down to the itchy spot
under his rich robes and scratched
to his hearts content. Several CHI
nese who appeared in this scene were
quite familiar with the custom.
Another scene shows n Roman en-
peror armed with what an expert in
"hog Latin might call a Scratch
ularium" 1t is not very different
from the one used by the Chinese
"Whcre itch I scratch"
in the subtitle for this scene, which
shows the emperor holding court and
using his "scratcher" while talking
things over with his advisers.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
THE PROGRAMS

rector Cannon. of the Palace
Symphony Dorchester. has arranged a
charming and wholly magnificent
overture selection; there will be the
animated antics of Mutt and Jeff.
Topical Tips" the Loew News Pic
lures and other features of unusual
interest.
Douglas Mclean and Miss May are
seen as the Henry Langdons. man and
wife. who contemplate the social con-
quest of a fashionable California
suburb by means of their slender in
come. a fairly-good flivver. and an
abundance of social self-confidence.
The fun starts at a club affinity"
ball, and the things that happen to
Henry ere he completes a round of
gayety with two different "affinities"
makes one of the most compelling and
characteristic photoplay comedy hits
this couple have graced with their
talent and charm in many weeks.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
METROPOLITAN.
Rupert Hughes
Scratch NV Rack"

Just as his three-season hit "Ex-
cuse' Me-" brought a new idea in ar
ticulate farce to the audible stage, so
does Rupert Hughes Aim version OF
his own sprightly story, Scratch My
Back" bring to the screen an en-
tirely new ard delightfully."- novel form
of comedy expression. In this epochal
contribution to the lighter side OF
photoplay development brilliant
cast led by T. Roy Barnes and Helene
Chadwick visualize the authors in
tensely humorous notion OF what
camera fun for the edincation OF au-
dlences of intelligence ought to be
like.
Scratch My Back" unillumined by
the genial wit and keen satire of Its
author. woulo be very serious and
very highly tinted melodrama. En-
bellished with wealth OF humor
and a penchant for legitimate trav-
esty OF the most laughable kind, how
ever, II becomes a burlesque OF Shaw
ian distinction and perfect execution.
To disclose the plot of the match
less comedy would be to destroy the
pleasure of audiences who will view
the greatest laughing subject the
screen has produced.
The bill for the week will, as usual
be completed by variety OF shorter
Aim features and special music.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
HOW THEY DO 1T.

There is a noticeable perking up in
the behavior and in the appearance OF
the members OF the Crandall execu-
tive organization every afternoon
about 4 o'clock. Mr.. Crandall Is all
popped up about that hour, Mr. Nor
gan sinks into his daily nap looking
cute, crisp and comfortable, and
Johnny Payette is all shined up like
a matinee idol in the third act. 1t has
been the marvel of the flm industry
during these hot days how they do It
The mystery was recently solved
when snoopy investigator followed
the Crandall company to the base.
ment level OF the Metropolitan Thea.
ter building and watched 1t do few
fast rounds and then hop under tho
set Of needle ghowers installed last
winter for exactly this midsummer
purpose. Incidentally. the showers
are the only things in tho Metropoli-
tan basement that arc even moist! 1t
amt that kind OF cellar.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
RIALTO.
"Yes or No." Featuring
Norma Talmadge.

In a startling new photodrama
founded on one of the most momen-
tous questions that has perplexed
woman since the foundation Of So
ciety, dainty, talented Norma Tai
made in Arthur Goodrich's play of
the same title, Eyes or No." as pre-
sented by the First National Exhibit
ors at Moore's Rialto Theater begin
ming tomorrow, Is said to have one Of
the greatest roles OF her career. She
is at her best in the dual part of
two unhappy wives. the one a spoiled
daughter of wealth who had every
thing to lose, who said Yes" to the
tempter; the other. child of the
tenements, sorely tried by poverty
ava misery, who bravely answers
mo" when she has everything to
gain. apparently. AS the yes Girl
Miss Talmadge is an exquisite and
charming sinner and as the mo Girf'
is more lovable and sweeter than in
any OF her previous offerings.
An excellent musical Interpretation
is promised by the Rialto symphony
Orchestra, Daniel Breeskin conduct
ing. the overture for the being Sc
lections from "Sweethearts."
Selected short subjects Of an in
teresting and amusing nature Will
close the bill.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
GARDEN THEATER CLOSES.

With the final showing tonight Moore's
Garden Theater will close its doors for the
current season after one of the most sue
cessful and most gratifying runs In the
history OF this popular house.
Undoubtedly the Garden in the months
just past has made flm history, not only
for Washington but also for the entire
past season the record for long runs In
photodramatic preser tations. given in a
theater devoted strictly to this form OF
amusement. was three weeks. The Garden
has this year presented one production for
Ave consecutive weeks, several for four,
and many for three weeks.
According to the management, while
closed the Garden will be thoroughly
renovated and cleaned from pit to dome,
new fixtures installed. and many improve
ments made, all with a view to making
this already cozy house one of tho most
comfortable in the city, equipped with
every convenience that a most exactins
public can may demand.
The statement IL also made that upon
reopening the Garden will present for the
ductions and sperial presentations which
will not only equal. but in the majority OF
instances will surpass. any Of those which
have gone before, assertion which
promises much in view Of the high quality
Of the productions which have gone before
and which have made this housc famous
all over the city
Tom Moore will continue rs owner Of
the house during the coming season: Cor
bin Shields will again Nc house manager,
with Frank Shorty a. assistant manager.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
BOB LONG BREAKS IN.

Bob" Long, manager OF Moore
Rialto Theater, much disgruntled
over the fact that no mention had
been made in the "automotive section
of these columns of his Maxwell
Apartment Sleeper-hot water. con-
veniences, library and smoking room,
telephone connection when parked IN
rear OF theater, but no ice chest
took a day off this week, and with
grim determination written all over
his face and tank full of near
gasoline" started out to make
record that would demand recogni-
tion in news print.
Bob's detailed report OF the trip
makes a record. and SOME record,
we'll say. Here 1t Isl
Left Washington after breakfast,
thence to Annapolis. Annapolis down
South river to unknown point, back
to Annapolis. to Baltimore, complete
tour OF Baltimore. three complete
round trips to Belaire, outside of
Baltimore (what he was after and
what he found not stately, rest and
dinner in Baltimore. thence to Wash
ington via. usual route. detours
'neverything. arriving In time to at
tend a show at someone else's s
theater. (Nope; sorry the editor
cannot advance any further informa-
tion! Ed Evans states that upon ex-
amining the car after arrival in Wash
ington, II was found that both speed
ometer and cyclometer were out OF
commission and had failed to regis
ter,)
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
COLPOYS NAMED IN
y DEMOCRATIC SUIT
Defendants in Action Brought
BY Bryan Faction DiscIaim
Responsibility.

John b. Colpoys is the proper per-
ron to give an accounting OF the
funds contributed by candidates who
primaries. according TO Walter J. Cos
teello. vice chairman OF the Demo-
cratic Central Committee. and Jere-
miah O'Connor who today filed their
answer to the suit OF William v. Ma
honey for a return OF his entrance fee
as a candidate at the primaries.
Costello and O'Connor, represented
by Attorney Lawrence Hufty. allege
that the primary election was arbi-
trartly directed by Colpoys who fram-
ed the call and named himself as tho
person to receive the funds required
TO be deposited by candidates who de-
sired TO contest ip the primary"
Colpoys. according to the defend
ants. received whatever sums were
paid for such admission fees, and
arbitrarily refused to turn the same
over to OConnor who had been and
was for many years the duly elected
treasurer OF the Democratic Central
Committee" , ..s.
Defendants declare at meeting
of the Democratic Central Committee
June s last they renewed their de-
mand for the money, but that by
vote OF to Golpoys was upheld
and allowed to hold the funds, where
upon defendants withdrew from the
committee and refused to act further
with it.
On the same day. defendants al
lege, Colpoys refused to enter four
names as candidates for election as
delegates to the San Francisco con-.
vention Notwithstanding that they had
paid to the defendant as treasurer and
vice chairman four checks Of 5000
each.
'"The arbitrary action Of Colpoys
was taken to exclude these four per
sons who desired to contest by en-
tering the primary as candidates, ac-
cording to the defendants who also
claim that a number Of candidates
whose names were on the ballot at
the primary did not deposit any
money for their ri ght to engage in
the primaries.
1t Is also claimed by defendants
that Colpoys and those assisting him
|'purposely confused the ballot to
bring about the election of the ticket
represented by him. Costello and
OConnor ask that they be dismissed
from the suit.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
NAVY SELLS AIRCRAFT
WORTH $2O,OOO,OOO

NEW YORK, July 10.-The navy's
surplus aircraft, valued at approxi-
mately $2O,ooo,Ooo. has been purchas-
ed by the United Aircraft Engineer
ing Corporation, officials of the COM
pany announced here yesterday. This
was said to be the second largest
transaction of its kind in the world,
the first being the purchase of $780,
100000 of war surplus aircraft from
the British government by a British
concern some two month ago.
All navy aircraft and aircraft equip
ment that will be declared obsolete
this year also has been contracted for
II was stated. No purchase price was
quoted.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
Navy Officer Expects
To Strike Oil Within a
: Mile Of New York City

TRENTON, N. j., July 10.-Im-
agine an oil pool waiting to be
welled within a mile of Manhattan.
That is the claim OF United States
Navy Commander Cleland Davis
(retired), of Englewood, N. J. Davis
claims there is oil in large quantf-
ties flowing under the Hudson river
bed, on the Persey side, approx
mately opposite the 130th street
ferry
Backing up his belief, Davis has
applied to the Department OF Com
merce and Navigation for permis-
sion to prospect for oil and make
borings on riparian grounds In the
river bed, from Englewood Park
TO a point one and a half miles
south.
In his letter OF application Com.
marder Davis said he was con-
WINGED OF the existence of the petro-
leum pool and despite contrary
opinion by biologists, wishes to
prospect at his own expense and
prove his judgment.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
THE MOORITEs DEPART.

Today is get-awaS day on the
Moore's theaters circuit, practically
ALL of the officials and many Of the
employees shaking the torrid dust or
Washington from their feet and leaV-
ing for seashore or mountain by mo-
tor. train and boat; that is, all except
Corbin Shields, manager of the Gar
den. who, declaring that the heaVy
frost week before last had brought
back his "rheumatics," climbed on
train bound for Richmond and points
farther South, where one can bask in
a temperature of a hundred and over
in perfect contentment.
"Bill" Moore, always -minoed
and ever running true to form, has
again put the old "Will-by-Night' IN
commission, gathered the family
around him--and, with one patched
spare in reserve, set sail for the
mountains. Bill claims the place he
Is going to spend his vacation Is
3 900 feet above sea Lowell. This state
ment, however, should bo taken with
a pony Of salt, as Bill has been IN
terviewing a lot of film statesmen
lately, and, therefore, has forgotten
how to pronounce any figures under
a thousand.
As for the rest OF the vacationers,
they left no permanent addresses,
merely stating to expect them when
they returned" Thereby leaving Tom
North director general, and n skele-
ton crew, with blank expression on
their faces and visions OF much night
work looming on the horizon.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
MARCH GETS CROSS
FOR HEROIC
20 YEARSACO

Maj. Gen. Peyton &. March, chief
Of Stan, WAS today awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for
services rendered In the Philip
pines twenty-five years ago.
The citation reads rs followsi
"By direction of the President,
Gen. L. G. March (then Lieutenant
In the Astcr Battery is awarded
the Distinguished Service Cross for
extraordinary heroism In action
before Manila, Philippine Islands,
August 1S, 1898 He gallantly led
= charge on the enemy breast
works, volunteers having been
called for by the brigadier CON-
mandlng.'
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
CHANGING THE SCENE.

While Messrs. Crandall and Nor
gan were inspecting progress on Gran
dalrs National Theater. in Roanoke,
Va. last week. Johnny Payette, as
sistant manager Of the Crandall the
aters, pretended to make a business
trip to Martinsburg, w. Va. where
Crandall's Apollo Theater is about to
surrender itself to the more or less
tender mercies of Reginald Geare. the
Barney Oldfeld among architects.
Evidence seems to point to Nr. Pay
cites actually having goO to Mar
tinsburg, but what he did after he
got there Is something else again, for
Mr.. Thorn. of Martinsburg called up
the Crandall offices in this city on
Thursday to learn what Mr.. Payette
was supposed to have told him
Wednesday. At any rate the act had a
new setting, the locale having shiftcd
from Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
BELASCO.
Frank Keenan, in
"RuinatiOn."

Frank keenan, will appear all next
week at the Shubert-Belasco Theater
in the big photo-dramatic sensation
"Ruination.' This is not sex pic
ture, nor a clinic picture, but is big
life drama depicting scenes during a
revolution in a mythical kingdom.
"Ruination" is an expensive pro-
duction: its cost amounted to over
S150,000. Entire villages. houses and
highways had to be especially con-
structed and hundreds of supernu-
meraries were kept steadily at work
for months.
The play Is we'll cast. Frank
Keenan,, marauding soldier, and
Enid Markey, his fragile victim, have
the leading parts.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
PALACE.
Douglas MacLean in
Lets Re Fashionable"

Douglas MacLean, the Washington
boy and one OF the overwhelming
favorites among the younger stars Of
the photoplay will be the featured
player at Loow's Palace Theater for
the full week beginning tomorrow
afternoon in Lets Be Fashionable"
a breezy, fascinating, and altogether
hilarious comedy offering.
supplemonting the featured attrac-
ton OF the Palace program for the
current week will be seen splendid
added comedy attraction In "a Model
Husband" offered by that brilliant
duo of comedy players, Mr.. and Mrs.
Carter De Haven. In addition, Di-
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
DUMPING TINTYPEs.,

IT. Roy Barnes. the unctuous come
dian who makes his screen debut In
scintiilant satire, at Crandall's Metro
politsn this week. will be remembered
by many as one of the most jovial
laughmakers who ever chattered
across the footlights in vaudeville. He
still retains the old gift of turning
the phunny phrase. For example, his
name for the latest medium for the
expression OF his natural ebullience
is the jumping tintypes," which is
considerably better than "wiggle pic
lures" at that.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
PRESIDENTS NEPHEW J.
VISITS WHITE HOUSE

Col Alfred M. Wilson, nephew Of
President Wilson, called at the White
House today and saw his uncle for
the first time since he was stricken
last September. His opinion was that
the President now looks in better
physical shape that he did when he
last saw him.
1t was the prediction of Colonel
Wilson that Governor Cox will be
returned a winner next November.
He said that with a united party there
never will be any doubt over the out
come of the campaign.
Colonel Wilson is the son of John
Wilson ("Cousin John'D, cousin of
the President. He is in Washington
taking an examination for the regu-
lar army. He is in the oil business
and lives in Franklin, Pa.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
KNICKERBOCKER.
Rupert Hughes
"Scratch NV Back"

Scratch My Back" an absolute
novelty in screen comedy. will be
shown as the chief feature Of the
photoplay BILE at ,crandall's Knick-
erbocker Theater two days, beginning
tomorrow afternoon.
On Tuesday and Wednesday an
other first-run feature will be pre-
sented at the Knickerbocker in The
Master Stroke" a new Fitagraph re-
lease in which the stellar role is ad-
mirably played by Earle Williams.
For Thursday and Friday William
S. Hart is announced as the fore
most star of the bill in "The Toll
Gate"
Saturdays attraction at the knick-
erbocker will be "Remodeling a Hus-
band" a sprightly domestic comedy
drama, in which the stellar role is
nawlessly played upon the silver
sheet by Dorothy Gish.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
TRUTH IS FUNNIER
THAN FICTION, TOO

Truth, in addition to being
stranger than fiction, is sometimes
funnier, too. Recently Mildred Con-
sidina the stage and screen writer,
spent a short vacation at Palm Beach.
Near her hotel was bungalow colony
consisting almost entirely Of newly
weds of moderate means. Keeping
up with the Joneses was their chief
occupation. They were always imi-
tating the fads and foibles of the
weather. folks at the resort and do
ing their best to edge into thc social
affairs of the millionaire class. The
results were, in many cases, laugh.
able messes, which Miss Considine,
being an outsider, could appreciate to
the full.
She returned to California resolved
to writeta motion picture story around
what she had observed. Thomas II.
Ince thought SO much of the story
that he used 1t for a starring vehicle
for Douglas MacLean, the Washing
ton, boy. lets Be Fashionable Is
the title. Of the picture and 1t will
be shown tomorrow and all week at
Loew's Palace Theater.
A young man from one Of the maga-
zines came out to the studio recently
to interview Douglas MacLean. Doug
las was bound for location" and in
vited the interviewer to jump into his
brand new roadster and come along
He did. He was quite smitten with
the apple-bloom charm of Doris May,
Mr.. MacLean's co-star.
'1sn't' she aJpeach,?" Doug leaned
over and whispered to him.
"She sure Isl asserted the young
man, fervently. And you two work
together, So" "
Hes talking about his car-not
me-" interrupted Doris gayly
"Just got it," Doug added. Want to
see some speed?"
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
COLUMBIA.
Eugene O'Brien in
''The Figurehead."

The contribution Of Loew's Colum-
bia Theater to the gayety of the four
days beginning tomorrow, will be
"The Figurehead," the latest starring
production for the virile young idol
Of all screendom, Eugene O'Brien-
This is. a story of the most pro-
nounced timeliness in view of the
seething political activities of the
past few weeks, for it reveals
O'Brien in a role of the most romantic
quality, backgrounded against .
gripping, two-fisted tale of twen-
tenth century politics.
For the final three days of the
week, beginning next Thursday
morning at 1890 o'clock, Loew's CO.
lumbia offers the brilliant young COM
edy star, Bryant Washburn, in .
hilarious adaptation Of The Sins Of
St. Anthony. Charles Collins Satur-
day Evening Post story. featuring .
beauteous bevy Of gorgeous girls.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
KUTz HOLDS FINAL
CONFAB ON ZONINC
Commission, However, Will Be Open
o.. to Suggestions Until
De-. I..I-

The last OF the sixteen groups OF
advisory boards which have been con-
.sulting with the Zoning Commission
relative to flying the character OF
buildings which may be built In vsri-
Gus sections OF the city. met with
Commissioner Kutz today. The com
mittee was composed OF Fred S. Lin
coin, w. b. Westlake, Conrad Syme.
T.. +. Colladay, A. r. Shoemaker, Full
ton II. Gordon, and Harry Wardman.
A meeting of the residents in sec
tion No. s has been called for Thurs
day evening at o'clock at the Eliza
beth V. Brown School. Connecticut
avenue and Mckinley street
Mr.. Lincoln, chairman of this sec
tion, has asked everybody in the
Chevy Chase and Cleveland Park to
attend the meeting.
The commission until July 10 will
consider cahnges in the plan for
designating what streets can be used
for business, industrial or residential
purposes. The commission has fixed
August 0 as the tentative date for a
public hearing on the entire scope of
the zoning plan.
The Washington times., 1920-07-10
CHEAP PUBLICITY.

Clifford Wakeman, who works
thirty-four hours per day for Capt
T.. F. Stoll at the u. S. Photoplay
Corporation, told US yesterday that
he had lost s1.20 playing poker the
night before and expected to see his
name in the paper. Well, Cliff. any
thing to oblige a friend, but ten bits
is less than anyone ever broke into
this column with before. One Of the
other chaps in Cap Stolrs office
wanted to have his name here be-
cause he lost five jitneys on the ball
game the other day, but that's TOO
DARNED cheap, so his names out!