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Republican farmer., 1920-04-16
HAD TO GUT
 30 FREIeHTS

Springfield, Mass, April 12 - The cutting off of 90 extra Boston & Albany freights because of lack of work was announced here today. The crews were transferred to regular runs. Boston & Albany and Boston & Maine division superintendents and New Haven officials here expressed confidence in the loyalty of their en- ployes. Service on the so-called Canal road from New Haven to NortfGamp- ton has been wholly discontinued.
 Benton McMillan, the American
 minister, has been instructed by the State Department to take whatever steps possible to compose the differ ences between opposing factions.
 Trouble has been brewing in Guat= emala for several months but it was not until last week that any intima-
 ton of it reached the public here. Then the Guatemalan legation made public texts of proclamations issued by President Cabrera and American Minister McMilIan.
 President Cabrera promised con- McTillan said that in the light of this the American government did not be- 1 Iieve there was any reason for rovelu- tionary measures.
 Reports to the state department to- day apparently gave few details o1 | the fighting which preceded the cap- tpre of the capital by the revolution istS
Republican farmer., 1920-04-16

Washington, April 12-The long threatened revolution in Guatemala
 against President Estrada Cabrera, finally has broken out. Reports to- day to the state department said the npponents of the president had gain
Republican farmer., 1920-04-16
REVOLQJTION BREAKS
 OUT M GUATEMALA

ed control of Guatemala. City after some street fighting. m
 A marine guard from the cruiser Tacoma and submarine tender Mia gara has been landed to protect the American legation.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
Adrienne" Hesaes- and Mohicans Come Capital )

fallen in love rather with the pro-
fession OF acting than with its bril-
liant young exponent After q series
OF intrigues on the part OF the wealthy
clubman. all OF which are discovered
by his wife, she returns TO her art
and eventually discerns the dawn Of
the happiness which so often has
proved a mere will -o'-the-wisp.
Miss Weiman's story has not been
emasculated in course OF adaptation
To the purposes of the camera in any
such manner as her MADAME Pea
cock" All OF the charm OF the oTigi-
nal version of an especially true pic
ture of life behind the footiights has
been retained and given point by the
wide scope OF modern cinematog-
raphy.
Miss Macdonald in the stellar role
is q radiant vision OF ingenious young
womanhood. Her Interpretation Is
distinguished by grace, poise and an
Intelligent grasp OF the characters
more subtle aspects. Charles Rich.
man, Florence Deshon, l.. Il. Tilton
and Earl Whitlock lead a supporting
cast that adds much to the effective
ness OF one of the seasons genuinely
delightful pastimes.
The supplementary features OF the
bill for the week are also OF a dis
tinctly meritorious quality. The
comedy subject is new Harry Pol
lard farce. The Dear Departed" in
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
KNICKERBOCKER-
@Curtain0

valuable hint to those who have
difficulty in keeping abreast the
merry old h. C. ]. is embodied n,
Harry Pollard's latest camera farce,
THE Dear Departed" which was pre-,
sented as the chief supplementary
feature of the bill at Crandalls
Knickerbocker Theater yesterday,
where it kept capacity audiences in a
continuous, nproar.
Mr.. Pollard, being cast as a young
husband harassed by an abundance OF
bills payable and the scarcity Of
wherewith to pay them, conceives the
brilliant notion that IL he could con-
veniently die his life insurance money
would helpfully lessen the nervous
tension under which his wife and he
are forced TO live. SO he slips on n
casual banana skin and takes on all OF
the visual aspects of "the dear de-
parted"
Whereupon the fun really begins
for so animated a corpse as Mr.. POI.
lard becomes when n wandering bear
ambles aimlessly upon his bier is apt
70 bring CONSERVATION into the lives
The Washington times., 1920-11-22

Is slated TO become one OF the great
photoplay offerings OF a decade.
This "kismet." still starring Mr..
Skinner, follows Hail the beggar,
through all the adventures OF his
astonishing round trip from mendic-
ancy TO magnificence, always with
an opulent gorgeousness and realism
10 old Bagdad that makes II a part
OF the Arabian Nights" brought TO
life. And such a story. so simply re-
lated. The tale OF Hail. who leaves
his ancestral throne on the steps of
the Mosque, TO revenge himself upon
Jawan. who stole his wife and muir
dered his son. How In the course OF
his quest Hail consents to kill the
Caliph and give his daughter to be
the wife OF the Wasir Mansur,
ignorant OF the fact that his daughter
loves and is loved by the Caliph. How
all this leads to Hail finding himself
in the prison cell OF Jawan, whom he
strangles and then escapes to fulfill
his destiny before nightfall, the en-
tire action OF the story occurring In
one day, is better seen than told.
For three seasons on the stage.
Otis Skinner played the role of Halt
and II was agreed among critics that
his Interpretation OF this picturesque
character was perfect and the best
work of his career.
In the cast are seen Hamilton Re
velle. He plays the Mansur. part
he depicted with Mr.. skinner in the
original production. His work is ex-
cellent. or the women members Eli
more Fair and Rosemary Theby as
Marsinah and Kut-al-Kulb, and Cor
nelia Skinner, Mr.. SINNERS daughter.
give delightful performances. Others
included are Nine. Comont Nicholas
Dunav. Herschel Mayall, Leon Barry.
Fred Lancaster, Sidney Smith,
Thomas Kennedy, Emmett King, and
Robert Evans.
Daniel Breeskin, conducting the
Rialto Orchestra. has out -Breeskined
Breeskin In the interpretative score
provided. every member In the entire
orchestration being oriental in theme.
which Is no mean feature in musical
selection. The overture for the week,
the "Kashmiri Song from Wood
forde Tindcn's "Indian Love Lyrics"
played during the presentation OF the
prologue. Is exceptionally well rem
dered.
Duo to the great length OF the main
attraction the usual list of subsidiary
subjects has necessarily been cur
tailed, an "Out OF the Inkwell' car
toon comedy and News reel being all
that is shown, but under any circum-
stances "Kismet' Is the play this
week at the Rialto, and as such
play that will live long in everyone's
memory who Is fortunate enough to
see 1t.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22

a famous author and enacted upon
the screen by a cast OF stars In
Trumpet Island" the smashing spe-
eial production which yesterday was
presented as the principal feature OF
the photoplay bill arranged for the
first four days OF the present week
at Crandalfs Theater.
II IL enough TO know that Gouver-
neur Morris wrote the original story
and that Mr.. and Mrs. George RAN
dolph Chester added touches of their
own genius to Its pivotal scenes our
ing the process OF adaptation 10 the
camera. Those who have read the
published works OF the authors re-
sponsible for this sterling photoplay
are aware OF the intense human oaul-
ity, the truth to life and the excep-
tional Characterization that 10 typical
OF them all.
Not one OF these qualities has been
lost in the INSTALLATION OF the thrill
ing story OF the young couple who
were crashed to earth from an air
plane on a wonderful island during
the thunderous cloudburst that com
pletely wrecked their fragile craft.
The ensuing adventures which
these honeymooners encounter fur
nish the highlights In story mat
abounds In exciting situations and
affords ample opportunity Tor un.
usual work to such distinguished
players as Marguerite de la Motto,
Wallace Macdonald. Joseph Swick-
ard and numerous others whose at
tainments have helped make photo
play history.
Despite the fact that the action OF
narts of ''Trumpet Island" is fur
thered amid primitive surroundings
does not In the least signify that the
picture is deficient in those bizzare
social festivities that characterize
the pastimes OF the very rich. There
arc many glimpses Of decidedly swag'
ger functions that afford ample
qualification to those who hnd their
chief pleasure in the admiration of
stunning gowns worn by beautiful
women.
Abbreviated camera subjects Of va
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
LOES'S PALACE
"Sins Of ROSanne."

Ethel Clayton has long been re-
garded as one of the most beautiful
as well as one of the most accom-
plished OF photoplay stars and this
remarkable combination of real
beauty and real acting ability has
never been combined with more ef-
fectiveness than it is lin "Sins of
Rosanne-" the remarkably fine pic
turiZation of Cynthia Stockley's
story. "Rosanne OZanne,' which was
offered for the first time in Washing
ton yesterday as the featured attrac-
tion of the photoplay bill at Loew's
Palace Theater.
"Sins OF Rosanne" is a brilliant and
powerful mystery romance, laid in the
diamond fields of South Africa. and
backgrounded against the opulent
metropolis of the region, Kimberley.
1t concerns a young girl who was
nursed during childhood by a Malay
woman. who impaired through some
nefarious arts of her own an abiding
and passionate fondness for jewels In
the mind OF the girl that at times led
her to the point OF crime to satisfy
her craving for precious stones
The nurse, at the same time. pos
sessed the girl with a strange power
of evil over those whom she might
hate and as the story develops, this
girl, portrayed by Ethel Clayton, is
seen welding her evil power in a mad
and reckless pursuit Of jewels she
does not even own. On the brink Of
what Is fast becoming a criminal ca
reer. the first great love of her>life
dawns.
Passionately adoring the young
Englishman to whom she has given
hn II
aware that her great love for the
Englishmn is pervading her entire
nature. dwarfing her old fondness
for gems and robbing her of the
sinister power for evil that was i'm.
parted by the Malay nurse. The
gradual rehabilitation of this beauti.
full girl into n gentle, amiable crea-
ture through the medium of love
makes story OF the most poignant
suspense and haunting tenderness
Ethel Clayton gives her usual
splendid characterization as the girl
cursed with the strange power and
the stranger mania. Jack Holt, that
brilliant young leading man, Is the
Engllshman she loves. Malatesta and
Grace Morse have exceptional roles
that are handled With skill and un-
derstanding, and fhe whole produc-
tion reflects the ability of Tom For
man, who directed It.
As an extra added attraction Of tho
Palace program, the latest Mack SEN
nett comedy hit, "a Young Mans
Fancy" holds high place on the
program. The Pathc News pictures.
Topical Tips. and other screen fea-
lures are seen, and Director Cannon,
OF the Palace Symphony Orchestra
offers Selections from The Girl in
the Spotlight" as an overture num-
Der.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
MOORE'S GARDEN
"Last of the MOhiCanS,"

Maurice Tourncur'S lOng-hcrdldcd
production. THE Last of the Mo-
hicans," from the well-kncwn novel
by James Fenimore Cooper. opened a
weeks engagement at Moore's Gar
den Theater yesterday, a capacity au-
dience in which young and old were
evenly divided. being in attendance.
The directors first release for the
New Associated Producers. this dig
motion picture il "A true classic, a
master effort, and will be listed as
such in the annals OF the cinema. One
has only to remember his "Treisu-e
Island" "The Blue Bird" and few
other of this French artists best films
to know that when his name is stamp
ed across the celluloid, the picture
will be an unusually beautiful and
perfect attraction. and such indeed is
THE Last of the Mohicans." 1t will
live when ordinary entertainment film
has passed on.
has been lost in the screen depletion.
The film of Mr.. Coopers famous
leather stocking tale bringing out all
OF the thrilling episodes that will
make every red-blooded American
grip the arms of his seat as he views
it. From the very start of the story
Tourneur, with his artistry, carries
one back to the days when America
was young. Indians crafty deceit
starts cold chills running up and down
the spine. When a noise is heard by
one Of the white girls-you hold your
breath with her as she peers into the
awesome depths of the forest, looking
for the sign of a redskin, just as you
did when you read the original story.
The attack on the fort. the mas
sacre, the blowing up of the pow,ler
magazines-everything-is all there
just as you imagined 1t in the past,
and all combine to make this feature
one of the notable offerings of the
season. The gentle love of Uncas for
the paleface maiden and her regard
for him, and the way the story turns
out causes one to stop and think.
An excellent cast of selected char
acters visualize the story. Albert Ros-
coe being seen as Uncas, supported
by Wallace Beery, Barbara Bedford,
Lillian Hall, Henry Woodward, James
Gordon, Nelson Mcdowell Harry Lor-
raine and many others of note.
Scenicly the production is note
worthy, wonderfully beautiful natural
settings being seen throughout it's
entire length.
Excellent short subjects, including
a multiple reel Christie comedy en-
titled, wedding Blues" and an ex-
elusive showing of the latest Fox
News, together with special orches-
trail numbers, complete program
that merits the attention Of all lovers
of the best in photodramatic offer
ings.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22

riety and uniform interest, together
with musical features that are quite
in consonance with the spirit and the
tempo OF the picture. complete the
bill.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
METROPOLITAN
"Curtaln.,

Just as Mildred Harris Chaplin
found the medium OF her greatest tri-
umph In "The Woman In His House"
her first First National release for the
new season Of l92O-21. so does Kath-
crime Macdonald. the most beautiful
actress on the screen, achieve her
most signal success az pictured star
OF "Curtain," First Nationals superb
film version of Rita Weiman's de-
lightful romance, which was present
ed for the first time In Washington
as chief feature OF the bill at Gran
dalrs Metropolitan Theater, yester-
day. In Scurtain" Miss Macdonald
has such an extraordinary outlet for
those talents which have placed her
among the foremost OF the younger
players in silent drama that the eN-
cellence Of her performance doubt
less will pack the Metropolitan
throughout the week just as II was
packed at all hours yesterday.
"Curtain" does more than merely
relate in pantomime the love story
OF a brilliant star OF the stage. By
the artistic quality Of its investiture
and photography II appeals with rare
force To a spectators sense OF visual
pre-eminencc: in the directness OF its
narrative and the coherency or its
arrangement OF scenes II takes hlgh
rank as a pictorial exposition OF a
phase OF life that Is always fascinat-
ing to those not on the stage or d.
rectly affiliated with the theater; in
the proficiency OF it's characteriza-
tions and the romantic alignment OF
important figures In the action II Ii
both charming and convincing in nat
uralncss and realism.
The pictured story concerns the
love quest OF Nancy bradshaw. an
idol OF the public who deserts the
marry who has
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
LOEW'S COLUMBIA
.The Restless Sex

The heavy attendance which mark
cd all previous showings or Ihe
Restless Sex" at I.oew's Columbia
Theater during the past week voiced
a demand for further showings OF
this production which has been grant
ed by the management of that the
ater in offering for second great
week. beginning yesterday. this nne
and gripping perturbation OF the Ia
nous Robert w. Chambers story or
the same name. This production Is
being presented as the featured Of
fering of the sixth great super-pro-
gram of the season at the Columbia.
The Restless Sex" appeared in
the Cosmopolitan Magazine. where
it was read hy millions. IT was
sccnarized by Frances Marion and it's
direction entrusted to Robert IA.
Leonard, who brought to It's interpre-
tation cast Of unusual distinction. in
cluding Marion Davies, Carlyle Black
well, Ralph Kellard, and many others.
1t Is a romance Of the most engross-
ing appeal and In its pictured form.
all the original beauty OF the Cham
bers setting and backgrounds have
been magnifed many times over.
The Restless Sex" concerns one
Stephanie Cleland, the adopted
daughter OF a millionaire, who grows
into girlhood with a most abiding
craving for excitement. This mad
race after gaiety eliminates in a
motor smash and a roadhouse ad-
venture. from the scandal OF which
she escapes only by making love-
less marriage. Her husband, in the
meantime. discovers his father dead
by his own hand. after embezzlinS
Stephanie's money which was en-
trusted to him as her guardian.
Then Jim Cleland. her adopted
brother, comes back from Paris and
in her unhappiness. Stephanie turns
to Jim for help and comfort. Jim.
madly in love with her, forces her to
admit that she loves only him. The
husband, hearing this confession by
accident, realizes the sorry trick that
has played upon him and his sudden
disappearance is followed. a short
time later. by the news of his
accidental" death. In this fashion
is the way opened to happiness for
the chastened Stephanie and the man
she has always loved and a produc-
tion of rare and haunting beauty is
brought to a fitting and romantic
ending.
The splendid array OF added at
fractions which served as a setting
last week for ohis fine photoplay
super attraction have been repeated
this week. They include the latest
issue of the Selznick news events.
the newest issue of the Paramount
Magazine. and Director Brusilof Of
the Columbia symphony Orchestra.
contributes the very popular overture
selection, Merry Wives of Windsor"
The Washington times., 1920-11-22

OF all who labor or divert themselves
In his immediate vicinity. IL hap
pens. TO add to the righteousness OF
the brief subject. that a colored con-
gregation Is listening TO a scholarly
discourse upon the text OF "We Know
Not Whence cometh the Holy Ghost,
when Mr.. Pollard enters the cburch
clad in the white robes OF death.
Tho result may, perhaps. be mag
ined. Lending their skillful Aid 10
the star are Hughey Mack. Marie
Mosquini, Sunshine Sammy, and others
OF Hal Reach's dependable funmakers.
A new issue OF the Pathe News. in
the tenth anniversary series, added
aim hits. and par scularly effective
orchestral accompaniment constitute
other subsidiary features OF the bill
arranged for yesterday and today.
The foremost attraction at the
Knickerbocker the h,st two days or
the current week is Curtain" First
Nationals splendid perturbation OF
Rita Weimap's delightful romance, In
which Kat1 1erinc Macdonald Is tho
pictured star, and a complete review
OF which will be foun1 IN connccrion
with the METROPOLITAN Theatcr.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
CRANDALL'S
"Trumpet Island"

Nitagraph has achieved a winning
combination OF n story full Of action
and the play OF emotion. written by
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
Restless Sex" at Columbia
for Another Week-"Cur-
tain" at Metropolitan,
With Ethel Clayton at
Palace in "Sins of
Rosanne."
POLLS
"Adrienne.'

"Adrienne." a new. musical comedy
booked for its debut at Polls last
night, failed TO arrive. and the house
was dark. with no explanation from
New York, where it has been In re-
hearsaI for several weeks. II Is ex-
pected that il will eventually get
here. with possible showing on
Thursday afternoon. The scenery is
on hand, but the company failed to
materalize.
The Washington times., 1920-11-22
MOORE'S RIALTO-
SKiSmeto

"Kismet"-yes, the one and only
"Kismet," with the inimitable Otis.
Skinner in the stellar role-recelved
its Washington premier presentation
az Robertson-Cole super-special
cinema production at Moore's Rialto
Theater yetesrday, and IL can be
stated right now without fear of con-
tradiction that this picture with
wonderful story, wonderful star, won
derful cast and wonderfully produced,
The Washington times., 1920-11-22

which AN impecunious young husband
Stimulates death In order TO collect
much needed life insurance. Tho
complications arc utterly absurd and
extremely lauFhsble, The Pathe
News, Topics Of the Day. and an es-
pecially tuneful orchestral accom-
paniment, 10 which is added a richly
melodious arrangement OF the hits
from the Zlegfeld Follies OF 1920
played as an overture number, COM
plete the program.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-19
DOOMED TO FAILURE

ffr r. form class parties in the United States along lines
of similar parties Europe doomed to failure because
hey exist Europe do not exist in America society mere
has not become sratied into permanent soca classes
aolatad bv ocupations and will become long as
keeps open the door of opportunity for aoua
development. r. ..
In America employee of today is the employer OF
and the aborer this the capitalist OF next year. Inc
trns merchant the merchant turns farmer tne
artisan becomes contractor the clerk becomes
printer turns publisher the lawyer becomes fnancler ana wee
versa There is constant shift OF occupations ~
artificial and changed at WILL Faure TO suceeo largely
to the Individual rather than to the structure OF society,"
Why any American should seek to copy the potca
If Europe especially Russia comprehension ana can De
explained only by ignorance Back OF the RUSSIAN are
ands of years ignorance nexperence serfdom and slavery
hack of the American education expeence freedom
and successful struggle for liberty.
Russia will unquestonab evolve social system and govern
en suitable RUSSIA system already in the experimental
stages of it's makng-but the Russian system no more lifted
for America than the system for Russia The people
empermentay fundamentally different and the
height folly seek impose the experiments OF war ruined
undeveoped civilization social SYSTEM whlch however
faulty is the best the world has yet evolved
Russia has always been class government-and by mill
ory that and the revolution has simply brough chahg
masters Instead of being ruled by the alstocrc e
are now still smaller coere the master MINDS OF te
nroletarat" They have Lenne instead OF Nicholas with
far less liberty Compulsory military service mas bee
followed by compulsory industrial servude frantic effort to
reconstruct ruined land
ment and please God WILL There is ample place Tor I'M
along lines without attempting retrogra
to to savagry America the product of evolution not OF
revolution takes majority of all to effect change IN gov
ernment under evoluton-a SLOW procesaho eVou'o 10 w
weapon of mnorties
The revolutionary party will not get anywhere
for neither organized labor will support It, 1t VIII
draw it's strength such has, from the foreign elements OF
the nopao which have never Americanzed from the
half and the perenay dsconented who recruit the
ranks of the l. w. w and the anarchists
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-07-19
Rice Stored for
High Prices
During Famine

Hong Kong.--Hong Konk has peen
stocked with rice bought for export
and held for a rise in prices even
during the rice shortage which mas
become serious in some cities OF
southern Chine and other parts OF
the Orient. The manager Of a Dig
commercial firm here estimated that
there was more than $10,o00,0Oo
worth of Saigon "long' rice stored
in Hongkong.
Recently the price fell rapidly and
dealers and exporters found them
selves loaded up with rice while the
bankers were pressing for the pay
ment of hills Japan was not able
to buy owing to the tightness OF her
money market and it was stated that
America, ordinarily one of the largest
buyers of rico in this market, has
ceased to purcase because she had
obtained a sufficient supply. The
Daily Press stated that about 70 per
cent of the rice exported from Hong
kong goes to Cuba but that CUBA
supply had been purchased direct
from the producers instead OF the
Hongkong middle man.