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The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
CRANDALL'S.

Not Guilty" a colorful sidney A.
Franklin production presented by
Albert A. Kaufman as a First Ma
tional attraction. was offered for the
first time In Washington yesterday
at Crandall's Theater.
Adapted from Harold MscGraths
stirring romance OF the Orient.
Parrot & Company" this pulsating g
drama abounds in those elements OF
appeal In which the average photo
play audience revels. The story pos
sesses all Of the startling surprises
to be expected in any fiction con-
ceived by nimble witted Mr.. Mac
Grath, and its screen rendition Is
faultiessiy accomplished by . east
OF stellar artists led by Sylvia
Dreamer. Richard Dix. and Molly
Malone. Chief interest In he mar
rative 10 derived from the adventure
In India OF Arthur Ellison, imper-
sonated by Mr.. Dix, who assumes
the guilt for q crime committed By
his twin brother and fees the Law q
fugitive from Justice. He 10 fol-
lowed TO the Orient by the girl 70
whom his brother had been engaged
Thus IL fnaugurated the life problem
OF the two. Events Of thrilling in
tS"esss bAAS OuC hPou the OlnGr In
the development Of q tremendous
climax and the working out OF the
destinies OF the pair % buffeted by
fate.
The action. although brisk and at
times frankly sensational, never
oversteps the bounds Of strict pro-
priety. and the production 10 one
that will enlist the Interest ana the
admiration of the most exactins
critic Of screen values. The pho
tography 10 Exceptionally fne. many
original Effects being introduced 20
enhance the power OF the dual i'm
personstion of the tvins skillfuily
executed by Mr.. DIX.
The bill for the week 10 completed
oy new and lauEhable comedy.
Cabaret Touchdown" abbretfated
camera subjects Of varied nature.
and excellent pipe organ accompani-
ment.
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WALSH DECLARES
ARMY PROHIBITED
PATRIOTIC TRACT
Irish Leader Here Says
British Attempt to In
fiuence U. s. Opinion.

Frank p. walsh yesterday un-
corked some more indignation at the
British Minister'S denial Of the
charges made in the report Of the
unofficial American commission on
the Irish situation.
British propagandists have now
been forced into the open. says Mr..
walsh, in attempting TO mold Amer
lean opinion. During the war. he
asserts. the American government
suppressed anything at all un-
favorable to Great Britain" even the
Declaration Of Independence having
been banned through this secret CO.
operation of the British and Ameri-
can governments"
Suppressed Deelaratfoa.
Mr.. walsh then quotes from Rep
resentative Clyde Keliy's book. a
story of Mrs. william wolff Smiths
fruitless effort to have a folder cou-
tanning the Declaration of Inde-
pendence printed by the War Depart
ment. The quotation from the Kelly
book follows in part:
The plan was placed before IN
officer Of the surgeon generals Of
nee and he approved 1t and the copy
was sent to the printing office. The
folder was to contain q title page
with the poem,
'Breathes there a man with soul
so dead.
Who never to himself hath said.
This Is my own, my native
landr
The additional pages were to con-
tain only the text Of the declaration
of American independence. When
the folders were not delivered as
promised. Mrs. Smith went to the Of
fee She was put of with evasive
replies. but insisted on knowing why
the folders were not printed. At last
the officer in charge told her II had
been officially decided that 1t would
be unwise to print the Declaration
of Independence by the war Depart
ment. because II would be an act of
,discourtesy to cur friends, the Brit
! ish. and also that in the inhamed
state of the public mind, such a
publication might increase social
<unrest and the tendency to Boisne-
Vism- The office stated. with cquivo-
cation, that for these reasons the
copies of the Declaration of Inde-
-pendence would not be issued from
the printing office maintained by the
War Department of the United
States government"
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
MOORE'S GARDEN.
~East lyme

Hugo Ballin's production OF
East Lynne" which Is the featured
attraction at Moore's Garden Thea
ter this week, ie such q digntned
rendition Of the time -honored novel
ty Mrs. Henry Wood that we recog-
nize In IL q work Of screen art far
above the average standard Of the
day.
Mr.. BALM has screened the story
in such a manner that the melo-
drama IS not forced upon us with
the artificial overactinE oftes no.
His conception OF the characters
forces upon them q repose that
strips the big scenes" Of their hair
pulling. man-hsndIing features and
gives us In their stead q picture that
makes pathos wholly understand
able.
The sin OF Isabel. and the penalty
could not be better handled, nor can
its lesson be driven home with
greater sincerity than In the hand.
ling Of the story. The several plot
threads are UNIFIED in continuity sell
dom equaled. the great effort which
one familiar with the play will con.
oede that this required being 5usti-
fed by the graceful continuous
progress effected. As a consequence.
the interest Increases steadily from
the opening scene to the properly
abrupt ending.
Mabel Ballin displays marked
skill In the emotional role which f.
the star part. Beauty is sacrificed
to realism early in the depletion and
at several points she rises TO ORA
matte heights OF commanding i'm
pressiveness. Her death scene at
the close OF the picture is n dne
bit Of acting. brief. simple. sum
cient. Edward Earle. as the hus-
band is capable, gaining by re.
straint the realism that has been
lost by many OF his stage predsc-s.
cors. An orchestral score by claade
V. Burrows Is among the many sup
Elemental hits
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Especial oabls to The washington Herald
and Chicago rribune)
~ BUCHAREST, April 3.-whether
Take Jonescu. minister of foreign
affairs, was not outwitted by the
Bolsheviki, when he ELECTED from
Tchitcherin the confirmation of the
formers statement. that a state of
war was not existing between Ru-
mania and Russia, is being debated
in local political circles.
Jonescu's original contention was,
since the state Of war was not ex-
isting, there must be a state OF
peace. 1t is argued this admission
from Tchitcherin. instead of throw
ing the onus of war on Russia, as
intended, compels Rumania to dis
~cuss the status Of Bessarabia, Rus
sian territory ceded to Rumania in
a treaty not signed by Russia. There
are declarations from both sides to
the effect that state of peace ex-
lists between the two countries, and
IL is asserted they can be used as
basis for a demand by Moscow for
a treaty with Rumania. which the
latter has been attempting to avoid.
Besides the question Of Bessarabia,
which. as far as Rumania is con-
eerned. does not exist. the disposi-
.tion OF Rumanian gold now in Mos
COW. where it was taken to prevent
German confscation at the begin
hing of the war, and the diplomatic
relations. also must be settled.
The Rumanian delegation at
Reval named to negotiate with the
Reds, was expected to disavow the
authority to discuss the questions
not pertaining to the resumption of
trade relations and possibly the dis
position of the gold.
Copyright. 1917
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
GARRICK.
aOver the HilI.-

william Fox's record breaking
perturbation of Will Carleton's
poem. "over the HILL" which began
an extended Washington engage
ment last Sunday afternoon, began
the second week of its local run at
the Garrick yesterday afternoon
The production is remarkable for its
utilization of the joys and sorrows
Of plain humanity in the making OF
drama of pronounced merit. II
was directed by Harry Millards from
the scenario by Paul II. Sloane. I'm
portant parts are played by Mary
Carr. william Welch. and many
others
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
CRANDALL'S KNICKER.
BOOKER.
Gesrre Ariiss.

II 10 particularly appropriate 10
the season OF the year that Gran
dalrs Knickerbocker Theater yes
terday SHOULD have presented The
Love Less6n" as the foremost OF
the supplementary features of the
photoplay bill arranged for yester-
day and today. II 10 equally IN
consonance with the spirit OF the
time of year when the young mans
fancy lightly turns TO thoughts OF
love that the delightful little farce
should have been interpreted by the
band Of extremely alluring youns
women presented by Hal Roach un-
der the group name OF the Vanity
Fair Girls. The new issue Of the
Pathe News, Topics OF the Day and
special accompaniment added to the
enjoyment Of the capacity crowds
The chief feature OF the bill for
the hrst two days Of the week ai
the Knickerbocker 10 The Devil
In which George Arliss makes his
screen debut and q complete review
OF which will be found In connee-
ton with the Metropolitan Theater
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
KLEARFLAY EXPERT
AT w. e L. THIS WEEK

John L. kolle. head o; the depart :
ment Of interior decoration Of the
klesrfax Linen Rug Company. viii
ee st Woodward and Lothrop's de-
partment store this week. demon
strsting the uses OF ElearhsH Iin~n
rugs through the aid OF a stage
room.
His message is especially aimed ~
those who may be seeking the
know how" OF correct Arrangement
Of furniture in the home in order
that real charm and beauty may be
achieved.
1T 10 just as easy to display Door
taste In the handling Of expensive
things as In the handling of EocU
but less costly Furnishings" KolIs
declares. The real secret is In FOL-
lowing certain basic principles 'ot
interior harmony"
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
CAPITOL.
.Gayety Girls.1

Pat White, that inimitable pro-
voker Of Irish humor, found a
royal welcome awaiting him at the
Capitol Theater yesterday after
noon, where he opened a weeks en-
gagement with his own company of
"Gayety Girls" Those who have
seen Pat before agree that the Irish
comedian hasn't lost a bit Of ability
or pep during the change Of the
seasons. Incidentally. his show is one
of the snappiest affairs, without ex-
ception, that Jack Garrison has had
to offer to his patrons.
Assisting White is a roster Of ca
pable principals. Harry Stratton. a
Jew comedian. Is a good comedy
mate for the Irish funster. Al Cor
don and Jack Kammerer are a
couple Of natty appearing young
fellows that add to the interest
with songs, dances and clever chat
ter. kammerer. however, Is the
bright light when 1t comes to the
singing.
Caroline Ross is the little SOU
brette that 10 responsible for most
of the livelier song numbers. Elsie
Bostell and Lillian Rockey are val
liable aids in many OF the comedy
situations, aside from lending their
vocal charms several times.
White has show built around
the older types of burlesque pro.
ductions. He has the reliable Jew
comedian and plays the Irish role
himself, thereby making up one of
buriesque's oldest teams OF comedy
character. Jew and Irish. However.
regardless of style or type of COM
edy teams. Mr.. White is displaying
q thoroughly modern burlesque at
traction and 1t found popular favor
with those that attended the open
Ing matinee.
H K
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
State Labor Federation
To Meet at Lynchburo

.LYNcHBURG. va, April s.-rhe
twenty-sixth annual convention OF
the virginia Federation of Labor
will convene here Monday morning a,
10 o'clock with $50 delegates from
all portions Of the State. The
schedule calls for two sessions Mon.
DAY with three each Tuesday, Wed
nesday and Thursday.
The delegations are expected to
be about as follows: Bristol. 6;
Roanoke, 80: Salem. 10: Lynchburg,
49, panville. 30: Crewe. s; Law.
renceviile. 2; Portsmouth, so; Nor
ioik. ee' Newport News. s5; viii.
iamsburg. .; Richmond. 40: Freder.
icksburg. 5: Alexandria, as: Harri-
sonburg. s., Petersburg, 10: Staun.
ton, .; Clifton Forge, 10; covins-
ton. 2; and scattering. approximate
w 20. 49,
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
British Strike May Cause
Higher Coal Prices Her,

Coal prices scheduled for q drop.
Instead may be sent soaring by the
strike OF British miners. British
shipping interests are feeling out
the American coal market
Government officials here are
anxious about the situation. PresiJ
dent Harding 10 expected 70. give
consideration TO the matter n the
British strike continues.
Coal prices huctuat~d trcmen-
dously throughout the United States
during the last British mincrs'
strike. Soaring coal prices In the
United States now would have o
serious effect upon the railroad
situation. already grave. and upor
all industry and commerce. Manu-
featuring overhead mounts In the
face Of rising coal prices. Tfis
means costly production and rising
prices Of commodities.
The British strike. II not settls
soon, may. therefore. force this eov
eminent into taking steps 90 vics
the railroad problem. the shipping
problem ana the revival Of industry
a. q single problem
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
GAYETY.
"Abe Reynolds' Revue.-

Max Speigel is responsible for the
lavish .burlesQue music and comedy
revue, ABE Reynolds Revue" that
is offered as the weeks attraction
to patrons OF the Gayety. Speigel
has sent to Washington this week
a comedian of exceptional ability,
and the fuQ-provoker referred to is
no other than Abe Reynolds him
self. Reynolds. minus the usual
baggy clothing and crepe makeup
used by Jew comedians. proved him
self a winner last night. for he
amused and entertained satisfac-
torily every first-nighter of the
Ninth street burlesQue house.
Reynolds. however, still has the
Jewish dialect as an asset, but not
once during the entire performance
does he take occasion to throw a
slur at his race-as some Jew
comedians are inclined to do for
laughs. The program says he's in
imitable-and he certainly Is.
Art Mayor Is a capable second
comedian. and he and Reynolds
comprise a team OF first caliber.
Monica Redmond is the yamp with
Abe's revue. and she plays her part
well and sings in delightful
manner. Dot Leighton sang her
numbers exceedingly we'll. Flossie
Everette. as the French actress,
scored a hit. Ethel Lake. choris-
ter. also scored heavy with her song
number
When ii comes to dancing. Bert
Spencer and George Rose burs:
forth into fame. with fair voices
and nimble feet. this pair sang and
romped their way to big hit Joe
Mercer is a young, neat-appesrtng
Juvenile. we'll adapted to his part
The scenery and costumes are
above par. and. all in all. Abe's
revue ranks with the best of 'em.
n X
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
LoEws COLUMBIA.
J Ell1stt DexteF fs s'rhe WisekinI


The witchins Hour the famous
stage success On which John Mason
scored such q conspicuous footiisht
triumph. has been picturised ss q
william ID. Taylor special produc-
tion fer Paramount With Elliott
Dexter in the roie Of commanding
impoftaace, and was presented TO
patrons Of Loev's Columbia Theatsr
for the frst time In washington
yesterday afternoon. as the featured
Offering of the seventeenth super
program Of the season at the CO.
lumbia-
Although Mr.. Dexter appears at
the head Of the cast, the players
grouped About him in the produttion
Of this famous stage suecess arc
particularly notable. Ruth Renick
has role Of distinct importsnce.
and other parts Of Importance have
been assigned to such brilliant
players as Mary Alden, Edward
Sutherland, Winter Hail. Robert
Cain. Clarence Celdart and others.
The witehing Hour" Il will bt
recalled. Ia from the pen of that
master dramatist. Augustus Thomas.
II has been seenarized by Julia
Crawford Iyers and the director Is
william d. Taylor. who contributed
90 materially 10 the success Of such
hits as The Furnace" The Soul
Of Youth" ana others.
The story deals with q young man
who has inherited q mysterious fear
OF cats eye jewelry and kills a man
who taunts him with his weakness.
Mental suggestion and telepathy
play q conspicuous part in the story.
which discloses. as IL unfolds. a
dual romansic theme of intense
power. The production is excep-
ttonally fascinating in theme, and
has been interpreted not only with
an exceptional cast under the guild
ance Of an exceptional director but
In q production OF the most appeal
ing nature. Extra added screen and
musical features Of q distinctive
nature supplement the festure..
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
TAX REVISE PLANS
ARE NEARLY READY
Mellon Keeps Veil of Secrecy
About Proposals TO Be
Sent Before Congress.

Secretary OF the Treasury Mellon
has nearly completed hIs proposals
for general tax revision which. ~
adopted by Congress. will affect
every business man and individual
In the United States.
Mellon plans to place the pro-
posals before Congress soon after
the opening Of the special session
next Monday.
Secretary Mellon so far has fuc-
ceeded in keeping the nature Of his
views on taxation q complete se-
cret. The excess PROFITS tax 10
slated by Mellon 20 90. IL 10 under
stood. Practically all members Of
Congress are agreed on this point.
Mellon also is expected 20 recon-
mend a lowering Of the surtax rate,
In the higher registers so that tn,
very rich will no longer nnd a
profitable to sink their money A.
tax exempt securities. A proposal IA
also expected that will force cor
porstions to dispense DIVIDENDS
which can be taxed.
Melons attitude is q complete
mystery on the subject OF increas-
Ing the taxes commonly referred IL
as luxury taxes which are paid q
the time OF purchase OF such thing
as soft drinks, sporting goods and
various kinds OF clothing.
The proposal to increase the nor
NAL income tax rates De regarde ]
as certain OF defeat by the new
Congress. even should Mellon rec
ommend IL. An increase would tax
more money from the pockets Of q
great group OF sslaried workers
measure which the new Repuh
iican administration is expected
hght shy OF. as IL wants 20 light
the tax burden rather than in
,rease Il. 4
The Job that confronts Mellon ar i
the tax committees OF the new Coz
gress IL to reduce expenditures and
thus reduce the need for larger
collections OF taxes
At least st.00o.oe0.0 900 will be,
needed by the government during
the next nscsl year which begins
July /. One quarter Of this is In,
terest on the war debt. and csnnc.
be reduced. Congress. however.
hopes to reduce other expenditures
so that the total will be not more
than $4,000. .0oe. 600.
Approximately 5000. 900 900 VII
have been paid into the Cover
ment Golfers when the present -
cal year ends. snd-spent. Il row
indicated.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
Maidens Mistake
Whistling Polly
For Horrid Flirt

NEW YORK. April 3.-Tableau-
Beautiful damsel walking along
Hanson place; loud whistle; beau
'tiful damsel rushes to policeman.
This episode has been repeated so
often on Hanson place recently that
the little street has attained a GER
tain notoriety as the habitat of
some particularly obnoxious male
nirt- On some occasions the indig-
nant women have hastened their
steps to escape from the unwelcome
attentions Of the mysterious whis-
tier; son other occasions theyl have
jost walked along. heads high in
the air. maintaining an attitude Of
aloofness.
One woman rushed up to a police
man today to complain.
For five minutes that man be-
hind me has been whistling in an
attempt to attract my attention.
she said heatedly.
- The policeman laughed. The
woman grew more indignant. Then
the policeman pointed to a window
across the street. There, framed
In the window sat the whistler
gray parrot with. q long red tail. He
whistled again as the woman
walked away.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
LOEW'S PALACE.


Bert LytelI. the popular and tall
ented young Metro screen star, will
be seen at Loew's Palace Theater
for the full week, beginning yes
terday afternoon. in the Metro
screen production of "A Message
from Mars" adapted from the ia
nous stage play by Richard Gan
thoney. II is presented as the fea-
ture OF a photoplay program stud
ded with added musical and screen
subjects.
In this production Mr. Lytell sp-
pears as an aristocratic gentleman
Of London, notable for his selfish
complacsncy and his indifference Il
the wishes Of others. Although be-
loved by a beautiful girl. his ward.
he Is in danger OF losing her
through his selfshness. In q dream
a celestial visitor appears and an
nounces that he Is q messenger from
Mars, commissioned to reform the
most selfish man on earth.
In a series of the most fascinat-
ing episodes, one witnesses the ref
ormation of the most selfish man Ia
the world through the exercise of
a mysterious power by the celestial
visitor, who strips the Londoner
little by little. Of his blindness to
the wants of others, his snug COM
rlacency, and his abiding selfish.
ness.
The supporting cast grouped about
Mr.. Lytell in this production in
cludes Raye Dean. Alphonz Either,
Gordon Ash. Leonard Nude, Mary
Louise Benton, Frank Currier and
George Sphinx. The scenario is by
Arthur Zellner and Arthur Maude.
The chief added attraction OF the
Palace program Is the latest comedy
production for that comedy mon-
arch, Buster Keaton. 1t Is entitled
Hard Luck" Short-length screen
and musical hits complete an ex-
ceptional bill.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
Ffty-GaIIon Still Found
Hidden on RiUer Bottom

ELIzABETH CITY. N. c.. April ..
"A dfty-gallon still on the bottom
sof the Pssquotank River 10 the
latest md Of local prohibition off,
GERS.
The still was securely anchored
20 two heavy oak stakes and evi-
IDENTIFY had been placed in hiding at
the spot where II was found when
the owner or owners had reason 90
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04
CRANDALL,s METRO
P0LuAN.
GeoFve Ar11na

It has remained for the screen to
demonstrate conclusively that the
place of George Ariiss among the
stars Of the stage 10 due more to
his genius ~ an actor than to skin
In elocution.
In the picturiEation Of FRAN lfsi-
mars unique play of 'rhe Devfi."
which served a. the medium for Mr..
Arliss's debut upon the silver sheet,
and which II cufrent ct CfAnlalrs
Metropofitsn Theater where II
played TO record-breaking crowds
yesterday. the star brings to the
newer form Of dramatic exbression
the same power, the same kfAee ana
the same highly cultivated dramatic
sense as chafictefixed his earlier
|impersonatioh Of the same feie upon
the boards. The Devil" a. it has
done In all OF the cities where n
has been shown. yesterday estab-
lished it's unimpeaehAble right to
be listed among the great .photopisy
productions Of the year.
The story of The Devil" 10 one
of social cataclysm brought about
by the deliberate scheming OF DR..
Muller who 10 recognised a. a
friend. q brilliant host And q trust
worthy adviser by large circle of
acquaintanees. He is, - q matter
OF fact, the devil incarnate. II II
only after havoc has been wrought
In the lives of o young artist and
the model whom he loves and q
young banker ana his nance that
truth tfiumphs over evil and The
Devil" 10 bsnished from the gath
ering places Of his erstwhile
friends.
To this very unusual and dis
tinctIy fascinating drama Mr.. Ariiss
brings consummate skill In panto-
mime. an apparently instructive
sense of hlm tempo, and . fund or
resourcefulness such a. 10 encoun-
tered In shadow drama all too sell
dom. In the suppofting roles Sylvia
Dreamer. Edmund Lowe, Roland
Bottomley. Lucy Cotton and Mrs.
Ariiss comprise . fawless cast.
In point Of scenic ihvestiture also
10 The Devil" . thing apart from
the ordinary photopiay feature.
Especially in the scenes depicting
the vast expanses Of DR.. Aullers
palatial residence with Its mighty
iron gates and massive folding
doors opening and closing without
the aid of any human agency are
the settings productive Of . con-
sciousness of the overpowering
strength essential TO the creation OF
a suitable background for the ma
chinations of the masqueradine
Prince Of Evil. The effectiveness OF
the subject is stiff further accentu-
ated by a splendidly synchroniled
interpretative score.
Supplementing the exceptional
major feature OF the weeks bill is
shown a new Toonerville comedy
The bonneville Follles," one Of the
funniest in the series: a new issue OF
the News Pictorial. the latest SYM
postum OF the Literary Digest .
Topics of the Day" and bril-
Iiantly executed overture number.
The Washington herald., 1921-04-04

tunes she wears. is OF a kind pecu-
liarly suited to the saucy role.
Not content with one. the star has
four leading men-Jack Holt play
ing the fance, the others being Will
liam +. Lawrence. Edward Martin
del and Wade Boteler A Christie
comedy. Red. Hot Love-" heads the
subsidiary attractions. which in
clude the overture, selections from
"Erminie.