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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-03-28
The Hours OF Darkness.

We were given front seats IN
the morada, as expected guests.
There was an intern1inable time
of nasal chants and prayers for
ourselves, the visitors. first, (and
| felt that Joseph looked very hard
at me, and could read what l was
at that moment writing in my
mind then the sick, and then
themselves.
Santa Maria ruega por noso-
tros; Santa Maria, bendita eres
entire todas las mujeres."
And then litany with varying
responses but incessant repetition
of the anxious plea, "Da nos Senior
buena muerte, da nos Senor buena
muerte." Grant us Lord happy
death" There must have been rs
persons in the chapel, and every
single soul was absolutely rapt.
felt the mounting tenseness of sac
rificiM emotion. the religious fer
yer which dwelt upon the agony
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

formation should be condensed, pub
lished and used by. American officials
abroad, cooperating with foreign ma
tions. to let them know what class of
labor we want and in general as n guide
for them to restrict emigration that
is likely to be barred from entrance to
this country.
II. G.. Marshall former chief of the
Construction Division of the army and
now general manager of the General
Associated Contractors of America.
strongly opposed the Johnson bill.
Productive labor is needed and is
not coming in he said. "and this pro-
posed one year restriction will simply
increase what is already a bad situa-
lion"
Tectimony OF similar nature was
offered by John A. Virgins. Philadel-
phia architect: Walter NJ Ballinger of
the same city and John II. Rothwell OF
Chicago. representing, as he said. 10
per cent. OF the sash and door construc-
ton interests of the middle West
Frank Morrison. secretary of the
American Federation of Labor, vigor-
cusly supported the Johnson bill and
ead 1t was necessary for the protection
of American labor from cheap foreign
la Dor, that unrestricted immigration
would pollute American ideals and in
crease the growth Of radicalism in this
country. He made an argument calcu-
lated to refute many of the statements
made in opposition to the ono year re-
striction bill.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
HALF MILLION FOR
HOOVER FOOD FUND
Knights Of Columbus Vote
Part of United War Fund
to Starving Children.
BUT OTHERS MUST AGREE
Directors Suggest Six Other
Beneficiaries Follow Their
Example.

After expressing the opinion that the
undisturbed balance OF approximately
S5,00o,O 900 of the United War Fund,
raised by seven welfare organizations for
soldier and sailor activities. should be
used in the support OF starving children
in Europe, the Board Of Directors OF the
Knights OF Columbus voted yesterday 20
transfer its part of the war fund 70
Hoover's Relief Council If the other SIX
organizations will take similar action.
The Board. which met In the Waldorf
estimated that its part OF the United
War Fund balance amounts to approxi
mately half million dollars.
Supreme Knight James A. Flaherty
expressed the opinion that the United
War Fund should be disposed of In It's
entirety by all who have an interest
in it. IF the President and the Secre-
taries of War and the Navy direct that
this balance go to the Hoover fund
there can be no objection to the trans
fer, Mr.. F'laherty said. as the objects
for which the fund was raised have
ceased to exist
1t was said that Mr. Hoover has ap-
piled to Secretaries Daniels and Baker
in regard TO the suggested disposal of
the fund and also will take the matter
up with the President.
Mr. Hoover, as chairman of the Euro
pean Relief Council. and James L. Bar
ton. director of Near East Relief, issued
joint statement yesterday to dspel
confusion that may exist regarding the
work of the two organizations which are
conducting simultaneous campaigns for
funds. Near East Relief. which has been
in existence for five years, is ministering
to the sufferings of refugees and orphans
in what formerly was the Turkish En-
pire. Persia and Armenia. 1t must COL
lect approxima tely s6.500.000 for child
feeding as we'll as fund to operate it's
hospitals rescue homes and camps.
The European Relief Council Is rails
ing an emergency fund endeavoring to
provide food for 100000 suffering chill
dren in Poland, Esthonia. Czecho-Slo-
vakia. Latvia, Serbia. Russia Austria
and Germany as designated by the dom
ors. 1t seeks to raise $33.000,000 to
noet this. need
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
BANS MOCK MARRIAGES.

DERBY Conn. Jan. 10.-Mock mar
riages, often held when a bride-elect is
beirg e "showered' by friends. We're de-
nounced and forbidden in his parish by
the Rev. Father r. f. Fitzgerald Of ST.
Mary's Church in sermons yesterday.
Such ceremonies. the priest said, are
sacrilegious. Father Fitzgerald Is Of
the diocesan board of examiners of the
clergy
The New York herald., 1921-01-11

CASINO 30th & B'way. Evenings at $50.
SEDilNO POPULAR MAT. TO-MW.
ZIArBALIST'S PLAY WITH MUSIC.
The New York herald., 1921-01-11
Elevator to Be Torn Out
of Presidential Yacht
HERALD.
New York Herald bureau.
Washington. ID. C., Jan. lO.

Spcctut DeSpdtcH 20 LIE VIEW N
HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Washington. ID. G., Jan. io.
THE elevator installed recently
aboard the Presidential yacht
Mayfiower is to be torn out, 1t
developed to-day, while the vessel
is undergoing repairs needed be-
cause of the recent fire.
The elevator was installed Tor
President Wilson on the theory
that he would use the Mayflower
during his illness. He did not,
however, and now that the vessel
is in dry dock for repairs the
navy authorities believe it would
be we'll to remove the elevator.
It makes the yacht unseaworthy,
they believe.
It cost $4,000 to place the
elevator in the yacht and it will
cost $4,000 to take it out.
New-York tribune., 1921-06-12

The wonderfully attractive tennis
courts at Virginia Hot Springs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1.
By ALAN DALE.


q Tho question
= perenay settled There those who the
function of the dramatic writer is to do nothing than this
there also who hold that plays in all
its working is to its interest
Sometimes is rather detailed description Of the
of musical comedy I've done times and has handed
huge laugh The story which generally silly the
dice woudbe against production should think
would be the reading of a detailed story
They complete analysis the
story of musical comedy and really this analysis difficult
asmate complicated and pversely stupid that has been
dropped today and the public permitted plough its through
the intricaces of the musical comedys alleged story.
AS critic makes his mind deal with the story Of
the the
1eders) he becomes conscientious deadly
have the know the and ask
thereon Those who the
ve in the details of tale
the theme. And is the theme tn that
interest well and particularly handling of
THEN the told surprise happens
sionally) injustice production
right njure theater by giving away surprise
generally the last hold that critics have interest
whatsoever in last In the Of surprise Zone play
hundred and fifty the critic better the usual
loved happily after much critical irritation
wend his delatey home The play that has established itself
1880 will establish itself The play
petely its udnce 1880 is going peter
And that it NOT the tell story Of
done in advance possible Any The
writer and should note the theme especially
tits manipulated That what the public
hearse carefully ending with the heroine
simply waste of time.
We all know that all plays end happily Zone fifty
doesnt for they didn't managers wouldn't consider them
Continued on Page Eigh.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
GAYETY
Flashlights of 1922"

IF you like a world Of action.
pretty girls, dazzling scenes,
1922 comedy, fitting music and
spectacular novelties. then you will
enjoy the very latest novelty show.
"The Flashlights Of 1922" which
will be at the Gayety all this week.
The comedy is in the hands of
Richly McAllister and Harry Shan.
non, and they are n corlxing good
pair-so the audience will no doubt
be kept in good humor. Lulu Moore
is said to be a prepossessing prima
donna with a wonderful voice. while
Olga Woods is billed as "a peppery
soubrette." Glenn Eastman, Lillian
Lester and James Slater are also
prominent members Of the cast.
A chorus of twenty beauties, en-.
HANGED by expensive costumes, mag.
nificent settings and brilliant cleo
trical effects makes Flashlights
take on the tone o. . Broadway
production. which can DO witnessed
at burlesQus prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
THE STRAND
"Pot Pomri Dance Revue"

nNE OF the most pretenttous dano-
ing acts to be found on the
vaudeville stage, q superb terpsi-
chorean carnival under the title of
"A Pot Pourri Dance Revue" and
featuring q soptette Of artistic and
talented dance artists. will be AZ
forded at the Strand Theater as the
major attraction Of the double pro-
gram beginning today and contin-
uing throughout the week. An e1-
ira added attraction being Frank
Terry. the clever and popular song
and scenario writer featuring his
dramatic masterpieces Mister
Booze" and Blind"
Norman and Engel will show .
series Of versatile and eccentric
novelty offerings. Laing and Green
will offer Melodies Past and Pres
ent." q musical number. Van and
Carrie Avery will complete the line
mp Of all-star offerings. introducing
Van Avery. the original "Rastus."
in . highly humorous and laughable
sietch. Madam Sirlion. Medium"
The popular and talented Japan
ese-American actor Sessue Haya-
kawa will be tho featured star Of
the photodramatc offering. being
seen in his latest Robertson. Cole
production where Lights Arc
Low" the picture depicting a strug-
gle Of love against the iron wall of
Chinese tradition which exacts from
It's victims sacrifice without question.
a vitality dramatic theme said to be
wonderfully presented.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
NATIONAL
"Ouo Vddis"

WAsH1NaToN theater-soers
have . wonderful treat in store
for them today when. '-ouo vadis."
the mightiest motion picture spect-
acle Of tho century. tho New York
Aston Theater success. comes to the
New National Theater today for one
week only. It will be shown twice
daily. matinee and night and the
first performance viii start at
o'clock this afternoon.
The moment Of most genuine ORA
matte power and suspense in George
Kleine's sensational wonder photo
drama spectacle QUO Vadis," occurs
during the closing scenes when the
Christians are about to be sacrificed
for their alleged burning OF Rome.
The scene shows the arena Of the
famous coliseum-on all sides are
the tiers Of seats filled with the
patricians and citizens Of Rome out
for a holiday eager to witness the
gladiator combats, the torture Of the
Christians and other features de-
vised by the cruel hearted Nero.
In the foreground Of the arena Is
a trap door with a huge chain which
leads outside. Far off the little
group OF Christians kneel upon the
The scene then shifts to q close view
terror. Nero leans over the high
balustrade Of the imperial box. gloat-
ing at their suffering.
Then the trap door begins to rise,
and the first lion slips out Of the
opening and thrill passes over the
audience. The moment is full of
suspense. More lions follow, many
lions, lean, hungry looking brutes.
The scene the nshffts to a close view
Of the kneeling Christians. The
women clasp their children to their
breasts and, raise their eyes in sup
plication to Heaven.
Petronius. the arbiter Of fashion,
looks on in helpless disgust the
lovelorn Vinitius awaits in trem-
ing fear the fate of his beloved
bling fear the fate of his own vii
lany, and faints at the sight of the
Christians being devoured by the
lions and the thousands of citizens
and mobiles look on with bated
breath.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
3. F. KEITHS
Irene BOrdOni

FOREMOST In the attractions at
B. F. Keith's this week will b
the international star. Irene Dor.
doni. the beautiful French chan
teuse, who has been starred and CO.
starred in many Of the recent great
est successes originating on Broad.
way. She will offer a cycle Of Amer.
loan. French and Spanish songs. Her
accompaniment will be Eric Zardo.
the distinguished pianist, who has in
times past been q separate star In
vaudeville.
The extra added attraction will b
the jovial and popular baritone,
George MacFarlane. whose career
includes opera, musical comedy and
vaudeville, in each Of which he has
reached the top. In the rendition OF
his songs, romantic and folk-like.
he Ii assisted by Herbert Lowe.
Next in prominence will be the
winsome aerialiste. Ruth Budd, char
acterized as ''the girl with the SMILE"
With her Is Rubs Beckwtth at the
piano.
Another important feature win Co
w. G. Fields presentation Of jim
Harkins as ''Mr. Fliverton" In the
farcical comedy. THE Flivertons
With Their Family Ford" a satire
that should appeal to the entire au.
dience. Roger Imhof, Marcelle Co
reene and company will be seen "Ir
A Pest House." Jerry Herzell Is
conspicuous figure in the produc-
ton.
Billy Dale and Bunne Burch. we'll
known figures in New York produc-
tons. are listed in their original and
new travesty. THE Riding Master
a farce full Of pep and action. George
Bobbe and Eddi Nelson will
offer their best effort. entitled His
Girl" Else and Paulsen, hailed az
the supreme artists on ice. and orig
inators OF the Apache dance on
skates, assisted by Miss Henrietta
Wilson. will be among the place
winners.
Other offerings will include Aesop's
Fables, Topics Of the Day, the Patio
News Pictorial, and the usual house
additions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
CAPITOL
"Hdrum Scdrum"

A NEW burlesque revue entitled
"Harum Scarum" will open a
weeks run at the Capitol Theater
commencing with today's matinee.
Edgar Bixley, well known as a Yer.
satile comedian, will be seen in the
leading role, and will be assisted by
Sam Meals. Others1 in the COM
pany are Lillian Rocky, Madelyn
Worth, Mia DeFrey, George
Wright, and Harry Smirl.
The entertainment will be pro-
duced in two acts and twelve scenes
and is surrounded by a musical
score which is said to be original
A special feature is an act La
Vida" in natures greatest master
piece, a classic in life entitled
Dance All Sen"
The chorus is composed OF .
score Of dainty damscls Of mariel
talents as singers and dancsra
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
BY GARDNER MACK.

TTAVING seen 1.-THE Affairs
III Of Anatol" and "a Trip
TO Paradise" in pictures
one gets the answer as to why
some motion picture company
doesn't film "The Sheik.'
The answer Is that some mo-
ton picture director probably
has. But he has called 1t
From Circus to Simple Life"
has made an Episcopal clergy
man in a small midwest town
Of the Sheik. high school
teacher of. chemistry Of the
English maiden, and a California
prune orchard of the Sahara
desert. But he has left in the
horses!
They are needed to give the
clergyman a chance to ride to the
rescue and to draw the trucks
that go through the orchard to
retrieve the prunes during the
picking season!
THE Sheik" appealed to me very
strongly when read 1t while wait
ing for Polly to pack trunk just
before coming east this time. It
appealed to me because 1t seemed
that at least someone had turned out
a story of pure motion picture lit
erature!
THE story has no doubt been read
by everybody in Washington who
knows how to read by this time. It
is usually spoken Of among our best
people In a very low. thrilled voice
and with gestures intended to indi-
cate the teller is covering up yarn.
In other words, in a very stealthy
way. Because the remaining ravel-
ings of our mid-Victorian sense Of
morals would urge that one be
stealthy and rather mysterious about
admitting having read the book-as
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
IZLOW- WcAALW.
SHUBERT-GARRICK
ThurSton, the Magician.

THURsToN. the famous magi-
clan, will begin his second and
final week at the Shubert- Garrick
Theater tonight
Local theatergoers are afforded
the opportunity Of witnessing the
most varied program given yet by
this inimitable master Of magic.
The popularity of Thurston is read
fly understood after seeing one Of
his performances. The absence of
sameness is strikingly noticeable.
Every act is different from the one
preceding It, for while one astounds
and astonishes, the rest may be Of
such an amusing character as to
throw the audience into a convul-
sion Of laughter.
Thurston is conceded to be the
peer Of entertainers Of his class.
His genial manner, his mode Of
execution of tho various tricks
and illusions and the great amount
Of humor he throws into his work
with his delightful patter adds to
the general excellence of the pro-
gram.
Thurston's master efforts for this
year will probably never be equaled
again. they are the last word in
mysticism. The spectacle of
woman being sawed in half-liter.
ally sawed in twain alive Is one Of
his most battling mysteries, which
Is called 'Vivisection" because he
apparently performs a feat of
viviseotion without in the slightest
inconveniencing the young. woman
who Is the victim OF the opera
ton. for Immediately after Thurs
ton has cut her in twain. he joins
her together. Members Of the
audience are asked to come upon
the stage and surround the magi-
clan and his fair subject while the
actual operation n In progresa
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
MERELY SUGGESTED AS WE
WATCH THE. PICTURES

well as having hand.picked the ad-
mittee before making the admission.
But 1.-THE Sheik" is a real ace as
a thriller in literature. and It would
flash very we'll on the screen-so
much better than It would on the
stage. It will probably reach one
or the other-if. as has been pointed
out, It has not already been done
In the usual motion picture manner.
And that manner!
As long as ten years ago-when
motion pictures were just beginning
(Cantinued on Page Eighty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
THE BROKEN WING"
COMES TO POLLS
THIS WEEK
comedy-drama Built Around
Lost Aviator Across Mexican
Border Comes Back to WASH
ington Where It Had Its Start

"HE comedy-drama, Inc
Broken Wing" with its
crashing aeroplane, by Paul
Dickey and Charles W. Goddard,
coming to Polls Theater tonight,
after a run Of one solid year at
the Forty-eighth Street Theater
in New York, is full Of complica-
tons and humor.
Last season THE Broken Wing"
crashed onto Broadway as a four.
act comedy drama and registered .
smashing hit. The smashing part
introduced the most effective stage
novelty In a decade, when a storm
driven aeroplane with one wing
crumpled, topples $50 miles inside
Of the Mexican border, and in a most
sensational scene smashed through
an adobe house wall. sending IL
hurting about. Here is an effect,
with all the accompanying elements
OF surprise and thrill, that Is as
nerve-tingling as anything the stage
has yet concocted.
In the wrecked house lives Inez
Vnlera. a Mexican girl brought UP
by an American stepfather. When
the handsome aviator is hurled into
her arms, she naively sxclaims:
AT last heaven has,sent me a grin
go husband"
The complications injected by q
Mexican bandit. who wants to hold
the hero for ransom and marry the
girl, maintain the interest unflae-
gingly with excitement and comedy.
The remaining three acts concern
themselves mainly with the PRINT
tive maiden's efforts to keep this
prospective mate, sent In answer to
her prayers. who loses his memory,
buot not his good looks.
The last act supplies an amusing
twist. In which the Secret Service
has a part.
THE Broken Wing is produced
under the direction of Sargent
Aborn, the well-known impressario,
who has secured a cast of unusual
distinction. viz: Thurston Hall, Wal
ter c. Percival. Eugene Strong,
Marguerite Riser. Alison McBain.
Frederick w. Strong. Boris Korlin.
Dorothee Nolan. John Gray. Harry
Stanley and George Spelvin.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
SHUBERT-BELASCO
Heftv King

HETTY KING, Ensiand's fore
most male impersonator. will
headline the second program Of Shu-
bert vaudeville at the Belasco begin
min with tomorrow's matinee. Miss
King will offer q cycle Of song char
acterizations that call for equally as
much finished acting as vocal abil-
ity.
A condensed version Of the must
cal comedy success, "Florodora." in
Producing the much discussed sex
tette. will be another act Of featured
prominence. All OF the bright mo-
ments Of three lengthy acts have
been crystallized into thirty minutes
Of songs. dances and comedy in an
elaborate setting with an adequate
number Of pretty girls.
Klein Brothers will present their
unique novelty. Jest Moments"
and Milo brings q distinct surprise
act to vaudeville in the offering
which was an overnight sensation
at the Winter Garden.
"1n Argentine" Ii . pretentious
musical act which comes direct
from the Theater Nacional. Beunos
Aires. Bert Sheppard will offer
unique feats with the Australian
whip.
Flora Hoffman viii display . weil
trained operatio voice in a select
group Of diversified songs.
The Althoff sisters in Songs Of
the Day" La Pinsld's animal circus,
the shubert topical weekly and q
ffiua cornadv Yin ronnni.t. a.. ~,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02

ID @. CRAERIN. q washinstonian
who returned to tho Capital
after an absence Of many years to
manage the shubert- Garrick for q
few weeks last season. Ii the new
manager at Polls. He succeeds
Clarence J. Harris, one Of the most
popular managers In the Washing
ton theaters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-10-02
Looking Ahead
To See What's
Coming to Town

"CHlCKENS," a new musi-
cal play by James Mont
gomery. Joseph Mccarthy and
Harry Tieney. authors Of
"Irene." comes to Polls Sun
day. October 9.
Lew Kelly comes to the
Gayety next week.
miss Lulu Bett," IONA
Gales comedy. comes to the
Shubert- Garrick for q week,
beginning next Sunday.
Sir Harry Lauder Is an Oc-
tober booking for Polls.
ENTER Madame" with Gilda
Varesi, opens a weeks N
gagement at the Shubert-Gar-
rick October "a.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1921-02-19
S MAY !. t. SEEDS 81 6U Y; Il RIM HARRISON &S0N
recommendations SENT
new COUNTY BOARDS
State Superintendent Advises Secre.
tary and Higher Salaries for
County Superintendent.

Frankfort, KY, Feb. 10. - In let
ter to new County Boards OF Educa-
ton, which will meet the first Satur-
day in March, State Superintendent
George Colvin advises them to organ
lie Committees on Finance, Building
Supplies and Employment of Teachers
and employ secretary who can keep
books and file records so that the Su-
perintendent will have his time for
professional duties.
In this connection he recommends
that the Superintendent be permitted
to attend a professional school each
year on pay.
He sets forth comparison of salaries
and responsibilities of city and county
superintendent. On the rate of pay
heretofore allowed county superinten-
dents, who have an average of ninety
one teachers and 4,21S pupils under
them, receive an average salary Of
s1,O6547, while city superintendent,
with an average Of thirty teachers,
and 1872 pupils, receive $2,7S4.16.