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The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
(Ry the Assocrated Pressl

Washington, Aug. 13.-The house committee today completed work on the tax revision bill and it was hand- ed drafting clerks, who at once mom- menced drawing up the measure for presentation to the house and sen ate.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
HITCH BLOCKS U.S.SUP2l|tS
 GIVEN RUSSIA
(By the Associated Prossl

New York, Aug. 13.-An official announcement received by cable today stated that soviet Russia has given permission for all Americans to leave Russia if they so desire.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
BRITAIN OPPOSES
 CANAL TOLLS BILL
(By the Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 13.-The Brit ish government has indicated it does not regard with favor the bill pend ing in the American senate by which American coastwise shipping would be exempted from payment of tolls for use of the Panama Canal
 As stated by the British govern ment, the hill is opposed for the req son tolls on other ships will have to pay increased tolls to make up for the revenue lost from American shippers.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
U. s. COTTON USED
 SLUMPS GREATLY
tBy the Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. 13.-Cotton con- sumed by American mills during the month of July totaled 0,120 bales lint and 50,109 bales of linters, con- pared with 525,498 bales lint and ST. 575 linters during July of 1920.
 Cotton consumed during the past 12 months has totaled 4,887 ,000 bales, according to figures made public to- day by the bureau of the census.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
USE STATE GUARD
 TO PROTECT TRIO
(By the hssocsate.d Preasl

Savannah, Ga, Aug. 13.-Governor Cooper today stated that the entire national guard will be called out if necessary to insure the safe return of C. o. Cox and Jesse Gappin, now held at Savannah for the murder of young taxicab driver. hreats tc lynch Cox and Gappin have been made since the incarceration of the prisoners.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
(By the Associated Press)

Dublin, Aug. 13.-Optimism con- tinues to prevade the ranks of the Sim Fein organization, which con- siders the outlook for peace very hopeful. It was reiterated that nego- tiations with the English government have not been broken off and that Lloyd Georges latest letter to De Val era gives no evidence of intention to conclude the parleys in regard to peace.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
tRy the Associated Press)

Riga, Aug. 13.-Dfficulties arose today over the draft of the agreement guaranteeing protection of food sup plies before aid is sent famine strick- en Russia by the American Relief Commission.
 Max Litvinoff, commissioner for the soviet, raised objections to the draft submitted by Commissioner Brown for the American organization.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13

that another body is buried in the vicinity of the spot where the body of Father Patrick Heslin was ex- humed, was expressed today by the constable who led the search party. The body of Father Heslin was found with bullet holes through the heart and head.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
RAIL MEN BALLOT
 ON STRIKE ISSUE
tBy the Associated Pressy

Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 13.-More than 100000 strike ballots for the use of members of the brotherhoods of railway clerks, freight handlers anl express station employees were order ed today by the federal railway labor board. The employees will vote on the question of strike against wage reduc- tions ordered by the companies and approved by the board.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
(By the Associated Preas9

Sofia, Bulgaria, Aug. 13.-Twenty thousand Russian children from the famine stricken area will be brought to Bulgaria and cared for under di- rection of the Bulgarian government, according to an official announcement today.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
SLAYER OF PRIEST
 HELD FOR MURDER
(By the Associated Pressl

Birmingham, Ala, Aug, 13.-Coro- her Russman today had warrant sworn out for the arrest of Erwin Stephenson, barber and preacher, who shot and killed Rev. Father James Coyle, pastor of local Catholic church last Thursday. The coroner's jury found verdict of unlawful homi- eide.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
ATTITUDE
 ON TAX REVISION
(Ry the Associated Press>

Washington, Aug. 13.-An official statement today explained the atti- tude of the administration on tax re- vision.
 The aim of the administration, it was declared, is to establish methods which will raise the required revenue with reasonable certainty, will make collections sure and inexpensive and will properly adjust the burden among all classes.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
EX-PREMIER FORMS
 CABINET AT MADRID
tBy the Associated Press)

Madrid. Aug. 13.-Former Prem fer Antonio Maura today became pre- to replace the ministry which fell yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
OFFERS IRELAND
 DOMINION GOVT
(By the Associated Press)

London, Aug. 13.-Official coa- firmation or reports that Premier Lloyd George has offered to Ireland dominion form of government, was given today when letter from Gen eral Shuts to President De Valera was published. The dominion form of gov ernment offered is patterened after the governments of South Africa and Canada.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-08-13
CALLS LEAGUE
 FOR S|LES|AN
 ISSUE AUG. 29
tBy the Associated Press)

Paris, Aug. 13.-It is understood that the president of the league of nations will summon the council to meet August 20 to consider the Up- per Silesian question, entrusted to it yesterday by the supreme allied council.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

The-5uvenile toles in Tom SAINTS
chi's outdoors pictures are being
taken-b by Earle Hughes, brother of
Lloyd '1Hughes, the Ince favorite.
Santschf has completed the fourth
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Next Weeks Shows.

ColumbIa-ssToo Wise Wives,v
. Lois weber production featur-
ing Mona Lisa and Claire wind
sOr.
PaIsee-Bert LyteIi In tsrhc
Man who., based ON Lloyd Os-
borne's Saturday Evening Post
story.
Cosmos-Frances Mink. noted
cabaret dancer. with double quar-
tets sThe Woman That God
Changed, with E. X. Lincoln.
seena owen and Lillian walker.
and other acts.
Metropolitan-vie Dana In
"Home stun.- and Harold Lloyd
4. sAmong Those Present.
KniekerbockeF - sunday and
Monday, Viola Dana In "Home
stun.1 and Harold Lloyd In
aAmeng Those Present", Tuesday
and wednesday. Alice Lake In
"Uncharted seas1, Thursday and
Friday, .Bunty Pulls the
strinEs1y Saturday. Tom Moore In
ssMade In Heaven"
Crandan's-Kathe MacDen-
aid In "Trust Your WIFE,"
II. +. Keith's-Ethel Barry
more. Patricola and DeIroyt Jack
McGowan. Charlie Olcott and
Mary Ann, and Others
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

Theodore Roberts. veteran charac-
ter actor. last week visited the
Lasky studio for the first time since
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

Bill, for nil has always been an
exponent OF fair play.
And u Isn't fair play. Mr.. Hart
insists, to take an old nlm, dress a
up with a new title. patch on parts
OF discarded two-reeiers. and show
the resulting hodgepodge 20 the
public as William s. Hart produc-
tion.
Over in England lives a Hart fan
named Eric Morley. who wrote to
his hero as follows:
Tonight ! went TO see The Bad
Man. as advertised in the posters.
II was twc-reel picture and rather
ancient. about a milIiner whose un-
Gle left her a saloon out West.
When the last part of the picture
was shown on the screen IL said
William S. Hart In The Marked
Deck. In the corner OF the sub
title was w. II. p. Co.. which looks
like the w. Hart Production Co. you
mentioned in your article In the
Boys Cinema OF course IL may
be all right, you will know best. but
I thought I would let you know"
Mr.. Hart was very glad 70 learr
about conditions in England. and he
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
tcJ Underwood & Underwood.

tCJ Underwood
very good very good mused Chairman House
District Committee the Congressman listened 70 the
closing arguments OF plea by 2yearod Jimmie Bradley in be-
hall OF 10000 school children of Washington for the
" nature STUDY IN the schools before the House District Committee
yesterday jimmie IS the first boy address Congressional
oumtee At the conclusion of the speech by the youthful Wash
ngtonan Chairman Foct congratulated him. and the nbooo
faPhes happened in picture the scene-shown here
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Did You Know That: :

Due 10 vast crowds In the past.
Universsi City hss been closed 10
yisitorss
Jackie CooEan receives each
day . complete sack Of snstif
Ora Carew not no long ago wns
"a musical comedy luminaryf
For ave generations Mildred
Davis male relatives have been
ON the STAFF Of n Philadelphia
aewspaperf
More than so.ooo.o0o feet Of
m tiea pictures were msde last
yearf
4 number OF presenf-dsy iead-
Ing sceHsrtsts. facsuasnE both
Sesnie MaePhsrses sne June
Mathis. eviGtnsIiy seted on the
legitimate stagef
Carmel Myers fsthey ts enc Of
the eesntry's preminent histert-
eel suthevtttess
Jahe Gptmth wray was the
nvst Awerteaa theatrical Das-
sEsr % send . repertetre com
Psay ts the Fiit Isissds and the
Aatipeassf
Neely Edwards, the eemsdian.
hegsa bis career ~ newspaper
eaFteoAist IN Cincinnati. Ohtef
Marcia Maaea esiEtssted the
fad Of hatik-makiag IN the AIN
eetenyf
GaFeth Hsghes came 10 this
eeuatry as q prsteEe Of the late
str Herbert iieerbehn Treef
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

Wallace Reid. Elliott Dexter and
Gloria Swanson will form the
starring triumvirate of "Rainbow's
End" which Lasky is to produce.
Both Reid and Dexter are now in
New York.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

A company is being organized to
take Bessie Love to the South Sea
Islands to make a film production.
Under the terms offered Miss Love
would be away from this country
six months.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
GiUen 80 Days in Jail
For Choking Boy of I3

Thornton Johnson. colored. Is
years old, of 1876 Fenwick street
northeast, was sent to jail for
ninety days yesterday by Judge Nc
Mahon in Police Court for attack
ing Charles Vanhorn, jr., 13 years
of age, Of 332 Seaton place north
east.
Vanhorn testified johnson met
him July 5 near the T street bridge.
led him into the woods and at
tempted to choke him. Detective
Embrey arrived shortly afterward
and arrested Johnson. The prisoner
admitted having served a fifteen
months sentence in a reformatory
in New Jersey for burglary.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

Mary Miles Minter is in France.
For Several days now she has been
awaiting over the Flanders battle
fields and has decorated a number
of graves of the unknown heroes.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
A Griffith Player Joins
Carey in His Latest Film
George Siegmann, Former ID. w. c.. Star
Appears in Desperate Trails"

production of his second series for
Pathe.
Comes the announcement that the
perturbation of Omar the Tent
maker" by James Young for Rich
ard Walton Tully is postponed for
a while. Guy Bates Post. who went
West to star in it. Is sojourning in
Pasadena
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Douglas Fairbanks
Nay Fight Puyitdns
From D. C. Platform,

Douglas Fairbanks, famous movie
star, will speak against the pro-
posed national blue laws. at tho
monster protest meeting of the
"antiblues." during the convention
OF tho ABti-Bluc Law League of
America, Inc. In this city October
1 10 inclusive. II t;,o SssS1-ent plans
Of Crawford II. Ellis, president OF
| the ieague, are successful.
A telegram has been received from
Mr.. Fairbanks In which he de-
ciared himself In sympathy with
tthe Anti Blue Law League OF Amer.
lea. Inc. The telegram reads:
II feel greatly honored and will
be delighted to become an honorary
member Of your national council.
Am thoroughly In sympathy with
your movement and you can 80 a.
far as you like with the use OF my
name in connection with your
league. Best wishes.
DOUGLAS FAIRBANKs,"
In addition 10 becoming q member
of the national council OF the league,
Doug" has been placed on the
| speakers bureau. and Mr., Ellis will
wire him Immediately. asking 10 he
will address a meeting probably al
Convention Hall here one night dur
ing the convention. II IL expected
by national headquarters that Mr.,
Fairbanks will accent tho Invita-
ton. and that a hall crowded to Ca
pacity will greet him when he steps
upon the platform to begin his ad-
dress against the blue laws and
blues.
Harry Myers has agreed to write
the subtitles for several one-reei
domestic comedies produced by
Louis Burston. In the early days Of
flms Myers wrote. directed and
acted in a long series of such plays
with Rosemary Theby.
The smooth dealing ]. Rufus
wallingford is about to make his
screen bow to the public. Frank
Borzage directed the Aim Of his
Get-rich quick adventures for Cos.
mopolltan. and 1t Is scheduled for
fall release.
Anita Stewart. it seems. is an ex-
cellent business woman. For while
she is vacationing at her Long Is
land estate, she has rented her home
in Hollywood for $1,000 a month.
For the first time in his career as
producer Mack Sennett will close
his, studio for two months this sum-
mer. He has a number OF surplus
films in his vault and by ceasing
production is thus equalizing the
market.
-
| Gloria Swanson will form the
starring triumvirate of "Rainbow's
End" which Lasky Is to produce.
Both Reid and Dexter are now in
New York.
Theodore Roberts, veteran charac-
Viaifad the
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

his recent illness. He looks well
and says that he Is getting better
every day.
Eric Won Stroheim has no inten-
ton OF going to Germany to make
Aims He In reading q new story
preparatory TO starting another pro-
duction. Foolish Wives" which
actually cost nearly 100000. has
been completed.
Selig has brought Dore Davidson
from New York to California to
play In The Rosary" AS the old
father In Frank Borzage's 'Humor-
esque" Davidson gave one of the
memorable screen performances OF
last season.
A series OF Greek plays, enacted
by some OF Filmland's finest lumi-
naries. Is to be sponsored by Noah
Beery in the outdoor amphitheater
Of his Hollywood home. Mr.. Beery
will both act and direct. As a pri-
vate event II will be unique In
Western theatrical annals.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

.PiVuuSdou u MS ooSOHN SSAASo AOA
Pathe.
Comes the announcement that the
perturbation of Omar the Tent
maker" by James Young for Rich
ard Walton Tully is postponed for
a while. Guy Bates Post. who went
West to star in it. Is sojourning in
Pasadena
A company is being organized to
take Bessie Love to the South Sea
Islands to make a film production
Under the terms offered Miss Love
would be away from this country
six months.
Mary Miles Minter Is in France.
For Several days now she has been
awaiting over the Flanders battle
fields and has decorated a number
of graves of the unknown heroes.
Rudolph Valentino has been en-
gagged to play the title role in The
Sheik," which George Melford is
producing. The role is said to af-
ford him as good an opportunity as
The Four Horsemen of the
Apocalypse"
Julian Eltinge has been confined
to a Los Angeles hospital with an
APPENDICITIS attack. On recovering
he will at once start his vaudeville
tour.
"Disraeli" is now being picturized
with George Arliss. the distin-
guished actor, in the title role in
which he starred on the stage. Mrs.
Arliss is playing Lady Beaconsfield.
Having completed extended trans
continental personal appearance"
tours both Clara Kinmball Young
and Johnny Jones are back at studio
work in Los Angeles.
A California school has made
overtures to John Griffith Wray to
conduct 4 class in photoplay-writ-
ing. He has agreed to offer
course of lectures and will tell in
timately how motion pictures are
made.
Back to Los Angeles after a half
years stay in New York with D. w.
Griffith is Edward Pel1, noted
character actor. He played the role
of the Chinese in Dream Street"
A summer course at a Los Angeles
university will claim Bessie Loves
attention this year. She has en-
/ rolled and will study drama, Eng
lish literature and psychology. A
| couple Of years ago she distin-
guished herself by returning to high
school to be graduated.
Warner Baxter. Ethel Clayton's
/ leading man. says the first time he
went on the stage he was so ex-
/ cited he lined his eyes with red
| grease paint instead of black.
As token of appreciation for val
| ued advice in an advertising cam
paign. a new limousine was pre-
| scented to John Griffith Wray by
an automobile manufacturing con-
| Germ.
Both Louise Lovely and Roy Stu
art are filming a series of Canadian
Northwest Mounted Police-stories in
San Francisco, sponsored by Harry
Revier.
The Los Angeles premier of the
famous stage play RIP Van Win
kle," in which Frank Keenan, is
starring. saw the majority of Film
lands most celebrated stars in the
pit. Mr.. Keenan, is taking the play
| on tour. He has deserted the screen
for awhile.
The Twain film is showing at the
Alhambra Theater, one of London's
leading houses. and the presence of
the Dowager Queen and her party
at the premier on May 80 was in it.
self evidence of the British fond
ness for the work of the great
American humorist. rss. 80
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17

wrote and told Eric Morley Of hi,
appreciation.
Two old pictures, one called ~Ths
Bad Man OF Santa Inez. and the
other Mr. silent ITsskins.~ had been
combined and shown under srsudu-
lent titles.
Harry NJ. Crandaii owner OF the
theaters bearing his name and the
First National franchise In the
Washington territory. returned %
the Capital last night from q weeks
outing in the mountains with a
party of Washington and Baltimore
fiim men.
A company compriEed exclusively
OF Chinese is operating In Los
Angeles producing Lotus Blossom
The fiim venture is unique because
Il is the FIRST time Orientals have
entered into picture production In
this country.
Word is received that Jack Null
halls father is dead in an eastern
city. Recently the flm world was
startled by news OF the suicide OF
Mr.. Mulhalrs wife.
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Picturesque Skating
Scenes a Feature of
NelU O'Brien Picture


Among the many novel scenes
which mark Eugene O'Brien's latest
Selznick picture. The Last Door"
which opens weeks engagement
today as the photodramatic attrac-
tion OF the vaudeville and cinema
program at the Strand Theater. are
some picturesque skating scenes In
which Eugene 0Brien and Martha
Mansfield show their adeptness at
this popular form of winter sport.
Director william p. s. Earle. ac-
companied by Mr.. O'Brien. Miss
Mansfield and other members Of the
cast. made a special trip to New
York's most famous winter resort.
Saranac Lake. In order to get the
proper atmosphere and realism for
this phase OF the production.
The scenes upon the ice are very
important TO the story of The Last
Door" and II was only due to Mr..
O'Brien's and Miss Mansfleld's ex-
pertness as skaters that these i'm
teresting. exciting and beautiful
scenes are an important feature of
the production.
IL you saw somebody appropriat-
ing something belonging to q friend
OF yours, would you let him get
away with IL?
Not IL you react the way Bill
Hart's friends do. william s. Hart
probably has more friends than any
man appearing on the screen today.
Scattered ground the world, they
are continually on the lookout for
those who are not playing fair with
The Washington herald., 1921-07-17
Busters Married NOlr,
So He Keeps Comedy
Confined to Studio

Comedy. unlike charity. must not
begin at home.
With this solemn truth firmly
impressed upon his mind, Buster
Keaton. famous motion picture
comedian. Is in Los Angeles, Cal,
completely and happily married to
Miss Natalie Talmadge, the last OF
the Talmadge sisters, prepared to
enter the serious business OF being
married.
While the new Mrs. Keaton no
doubt will encourage her famous
husband In lis professional efforts,
it is to be taken for granted by their
mutual friends that her instructions
to Mr.. Keaton will be to leave his
comedy at the studio"
And, paradoxical as this may
seem, the man who never smiles in
his business Of making comedy is
so enthusiastic over the serious
business of being married that he is
all smiles, and is really serious
about 1t.
The business of being serious
and happy-will be conducted by
the famous comedian at the new
domicile he purchased as a wedding
present for his bride. There the
beautiful Natalie and the earnestly
serious and seriously funny .Ir.
Keaton will greet their many
friends.
Mr.. Keaton has resumed his work
of bAinR funny at his studjo in
Hollywood.
Gladys George is another screen
!uminary to leave filps temporarily
for the footlights. She is playing
in stock at the Alcazar Theater, San
Francisco. where Una Trevelyn.
another picture beauty, recently be-
came leading woman.
The New York herald., 1921-11-04

LOWER eo's, near Central Park--pweiiinf
S2i .ooo: under valuo. Murray Hi SbI4.
The New York herald., 1921-11-04
JAMAICA LOTS BRING
AVERAGE OF 81, 400
Many Attend Sale in Brook
fyr Exchange.

Many buyers and bidders were present
Wednesday night at the sale of Jamaica
lots held by Joseph p. Day in the BroclS.
I'm Exchange. 1s9 Montague street. The
properties were situated in the Prospect
III section on Flushing. Terrace. Ocean
CIV avenues and Orchard. Lake and
fsctoria streets in a we'll developed
.sessdential district The average price
cotained was S1,100.
Assf sale started With the Offering of
lots on Flushing aFanue, near Ocean
venue, the successful Bidder being
George Blaclzburne. who secured the
y .ot for $9.750. The plot at the corner
s,o1 Oceanview avenue and Lake street
.as sold 20 J. Il. Kane for $1,000. Ber-
nard Zinnis. Brooklyn builder. who
announced his intention OF improving
nis purchase at once, bought plot on
cceanview avenue for $4,000. Another
Acal builder b. Pale, purchased a plot
on Terrace avenue for $1,000.
lots along Victoria street, between
5Tace and Oceanview avenues, sold
Tor $4,000 each, while tho corner OF
Gushing and Oceanview avenues sold
- r. Miller for $1,000. A plot OF seven
iots on Lake street was sold to L. v.
Cunningham for Ss,s75.
- Tho two and a. half story dwelling,
70 Terrace avenue, was sold TO George
~. Fowles for Sl1,5o0. A partial list OF
pryers follows:
Frank McKenna. Carrie L. Norman.
William p. Richards, &. f. Fritz,
Thomas Z. Zimmerman, Harold a.
Stamm. Benjamin v. Merritt. Clarence
~ Knichunan. Walter w. White, u. ID.
Norris. 3. M. o'RourlEe and John II.
.ssvLen.
The New York herald., 1921-11-04
$525, 900 LOAN FOR FLAT.

For the construction OF 6 fourteen
feorc apartment, 100x10o, on the south
ride OF Cathedral Parkway. 100 feet
west Of Broadway. the 610 West 10th
street Corporation obtained from the
metropolitan Life Insurance Company
q building loan Of $525.000. The build
ing company, headed by Louis Gerbino,
president OF the Knickerbocker Fire
~rooding Company. bought the site last
AGgust
The Title Guarantee and Trust Com
seny has loaned s1s0,000 on the apart
rent house at Valentino avenue and
kingsbridge road
Lawrence. Blake d Jewell have placed
. loan OF sSo.000 for q term of years on
the west side Of Morris avenue, 452 feet
north of East Burnside avenue, for the
erection OF q five story apartment house.
George w. Sasse has negotiated a
Joan OF $4,000 on the five story triple
fst at 2osl Eighth avenue
The New York herald., 1921-11-04
Borough of chmond-saIe or Rent.

HOLLIS COURT.-Owner must sell cor'e
nut right party. Phone G59s Hollis.
The New York herald., 1921-11-04

BoONTOiT - aiountnin Lakes. dwellings
farms, lakes. II. Y. CAHIIL, Boonton
The New York herald., 1921-11-04
ESTATES APPRAISED.

DAVID LUBiN-Died January /. 1913.
Total estate $45o,6Us. net estate 1854 ,3sS.
Estate Is divided among thirty eight bene-
,!cia rles.
CHARLES L. .LYpECkER-Died May G. 1870.
!. Total estate $i13, ,066, net estate Sf05, ,4i4.
Estate divided between widow and five
children.
ELoIsE L. BREEsE NoRRIE-Died January
-. 1921. Total estate si.639oet. net
state 81 ,625,05i. Divided among twenty
1ree benefIciaries.
OLIVER W. COoK-Died March IL. 1921.
Total estate xsS,655. net estate sS5 ga.
Life estate TO his widow with reverslon of
.ntire estate 20 his son, Oliver W. Cook. Jr.