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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
ina CLAIRE A BIG HIT
IN POLLY WITH PAST

Greater than the stage version"
That phrase was voiced by scores of
enthusiastic patrons OF Loew's Palace
Theater yesterday afternoon after
viewing the first performance in
Washington at that theater OF the
Metro screen production of David
Belasco's great stage triumph, polly
With a Past" I'm which Miss Ina
Claire. the star OF the stage version as
well, has the leading role. The pic
ture Is adapted from the original ro-
mantle comedy success by Guy Bolton
and George Middleton.
Miss Claire, who makes her bow to
the screen In this production. which
was accorded such q splendid recep-
ton at the Palace yesterday. where 1t
will be seen as the featured attraction
of the program for the entire week.
reflects in her acting the years OF
metfculous attention to detail that
have been her portion under the
Belasco management.
Furthermore. 1t Is doubtful IL either
stage or screen could furnish an ac-
tress so Infinitely at one with the de-
mands of the central role OF this now
famous production.
Miss Claire assumes the same role
In the screen production that she as
sumed on the stage. 1t is that of
Polly shannon, of East Gilead, Ohio.
who finds an artistic education can
bring one close to starvation and who.
to stsve Off that shocking contingency.
becomes maid to two bach elors who
have New York apartment.
friend of theirs, Rex Van Zile. is
horribly bullied by his fiancee. and In
the effort to smooth the lot of their
friend, the two bachelors persuade
Polly to impersonate a famous French
'vamp" so that Rex's fiancee will see
the necessity of saving that brow
beaten young man from her clutches.
Polly. a quiet, though noticeably at
tractive girl, undertakes to become,
for a brief spell, the French adven-
turess, and so well does she do her
work that Rex's fancee is brought to
the rescue on the run. The comedy
and romantic interest of the story
reaches a high point at this stage Of
the story's development, but Rex.
really enchanted with Polly and her
past" in the meantime, decides that
his future happiness lies in wooing
and winning the adventures" her.
self, and when 1t Is considered that
Polly's regard for Rex has steadily
risen in the meantime, little difficulty
Is encountered by Rex in winning her.
Such is the outline of a story that
Is easily one of the most worthwhile
film offerings of the season. and at
the Palace this week II has been
splendidly supplemented with an APP
pealing host of added novelties, while
Director Thomas j. Cannon, of the
Palace symphony Orchestra, has ar
ranged splendid novelty overture,
"A Day at the Fair" uake).
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semi-criminaI losfsr, fattenins on inc
wages made by his wife a. a dress
maker. Her calling takes her 10
tAsAioaAbls hoas. ~hsGe. n 4
ment OF social emergency. she
given the entree to q gorgeous tuhe-
ton where she meets q man OF hohor
and wealth. who instantly captures
her chilled affections and rociproc~uss
TO the highest degree the newborn"
love OF the girl
BY a series OF episodes OF dramAtic
Intensity and romantic sweep De-
Mile has pictured the struSgie OF THIS
girl between q sense OF duty 10 hsr
rascaIly husband and the man OF
honor who brings her love. ana part
ly due to the revelation OF her nus
bands baseness and partly due 10 MS
death, the path OF happiness 10 msde
smooth for the girl and the man VINO
offers her all she holds dSar.
A splendid array OF added screen
and musical attractions has peen
brought TO the program as supple
mental attractions. and Director Leon
BrusiiofY. OF the Palace symphony OF
chestra.. contributes Won suppe 9
Poet and Peasant" as an overture
selection.
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gagement at Moore's Garden Theate

gagement at Moore's Garden Theater
yesterday.
The story deals with the idle rich.
the chief character being Barbara
Wyndhsm. portrayed with artistry
and charm by Dorothy Dickson, ia
nous dancer, who makes her screen
debut in the picture.
Barbara Wyndham il the spoiled
daughter of q New York millionaire.
product of the divorce courts. who
leads a hectic life of wild parties and
dissipation. in which she Ia Joined by
Larry Grahsme, son of another mil
lionaire. Barbara narries Larry in
order. as she says. to be able to get
a divorce. as other members of her
set do.
A Wall street crash leaves the pair
penniless, and they are forced to lead
the simple life. How they lose their
wealth and are regenerated when
they are brought to a full knowledge
of the value of love. friendship and
other human qualities cannot help but
appeal. this value being brought home
in a doubiy forceful manner to both
heroine and spectator after q thrilling
experience OF the former in q wealthy
bachelors apartment.
Short subjects of an amusing and
instructive nature, including a laugh
able comedy entitled, 1.-The Instruc-
tor" and an exclusive showing of re-
cent world events as pictured In the
Fox News, the whole being sur
rounded by a most appropriate and
enjoya BILE orchestra score arranged
by Claude ". Burrows complete the
program.
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FRANCIS II. STEPHENS and +. w. HILL,
Jf., Attorneys.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE I

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRlCT OF COLUMBIA. holding Dis
trict Court In re: The condemnation OF
land for the extension OF Reno road. south
of Brandywine street, in the District of
Columbia. District Court No. 1872; Notice
Is hereby given that the Commissioners OF
the District OF Columbia pursuant to q
certain provision of the Act of Congress,
approved March I, 1913: entitled, AN Act
the government of the District Of Column
bia, for the fiscal year ending Juno thir)
tieth. pineteen hundred and fourteen, and
thorized to open, extend or widen any
street, avenue, road or highway to conform
with the plan Of the permanent system Of
highways in that portion OF the District OF
Columbia outside OF the cities of wash
ington and Georgetown adopted under the
Aet OF Consress. approved March 2. 1888,
proved June rs. 1898, by condemnation un-
der the provisions of subchapter one OF
chapter ffteen Of the Code OF Law Of the
In this court praying the condemnation
Of the land necessary for the said exten-
street. in the District of Columbia, as
shown on a map or plat filed with the said
petition, as part thereof, and praying also
that this Court empanel jury in accord
cases to assess the damages each owner
Of land to be taken may sustain by reason
Of Brandywine street. In tho District OF
Columbia. and The condemnation OF the
land necessaryfor the purposes thereof, and
to assess as benefits resulting therefrom
the entire amount OF said damages, in
Guiding the expenses of these prooeedin gs,
upon any lands which the jury may nnd
will be benefited, as provided for In and by
the Aforesaid Act Of Congress. 1t is by the
Court. this 9th day OF February, 1891, Or
DERED. That all persons having any in
terest In these proceedings, be and they
are hereby warned and comma ded to ap.
pear in this Court on or before the 12th
day OF March, 1921. at 10 o'clock a. m,
and continue In attendance until the court
shall have made Its final order ratifying
and confirming the award OF damages and
the assessment OF benefits of the jury to
be empaneled and sworn herein; and II
10 further ORDERED. That a copy of this
notice and order be published twice a week
for two successive weeks In the washing
ton Evening Star. The Washington Times
and the Washington Post, Newspapers pub
lished In the said District, commencing at
least twenty days before the said 18th day
OF March, 1921. IL Is further ordered,
That a copy OF this notice and order be
served by the United States marshal or his
deputies upon each OF the owners OF the
fee OF the land to be condemned herein
as may be found by the said marshal, or
his deputies, within the District OF Column
bia before the said 18th day OF March,
1921. BY the Court WILLIAM HITZ,
Justice. lsesp A true copy. Test, NOR
GAN ". BEACH, Clerk. by " n CUM
.NINGHAM. AsHistant Clerk
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AT The THEATERS
(continusd From Page Eight

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presumably deleted from the ward
robes OF -Aphrodite," Mecca" and
Agar" as too radical for Puritanic
tastes. appears in three dances which
give particular zest to the entertain
ment The third. a snake dance, is a
marvel In sinuosity.
A buriesape on the stage success,
The Jest" occupied considera BILE time
during the first act. but was pointless
70 many because OF unfamiliarbty with
this particular vehicle, which has
not yet seen the light OF Washing
ton But the opening scene. the
border lying between Canada and
the u. 3. A-the program has Il
"America"-with rival prohibition
AID damp" hotels In operation.
needed no diagram.
There are eighteen scenes, and the
settings are particularly elaborate. A
Maxfield Parrish garden toward the
end OF the second act IL a delight
to the eye. There are twenty mu-
steal numbers. and these will never
achieve much fame on the Victrols
or pianola circuit.
the tsllest musical director In cap
tivity and he Is strats sically located
"a box opposite the geometrica
center OF the stage. bringing his
height to total of at least seven
feet. much to the displeasure OF
those members OF the forward rows
Interested In q close observance of
Kyra's act
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BIRTHS,

ST. JoHN-Arthur F. and Minnie, boy.
STATHlS-Thomas and Anna girl.
BOYLE-Daniel A. and Elva NJ, boy.
GOODING-Ernest w. and Teresa L., beg.
CONNOR-A. Mercer and Lottie A. girl
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Lena, girl
JOHANNESBURG and Rebecca, boy.
SIMS-Bernard and Laura A, girl.
MORTON-Michael X. and Helen. girl.
BENTZ-Walter s. and Gene, boy.
LIMERICK-James NJ. and Frances. boy,
Observation-Disclosures J. and Dorothy.
girl.
SMITH-wm. c. and Anna c., girl
HITCHENS-Perry T. and Effe c.. boy.
KEELY-Thomas NJ. and Garnette, girl
ASBURY-Dorsey +. and Mary G., girl.
MacCULLEN-Allen and Matilda boy.
sALE-Prentiss d., jr.. and Marguerite "a,
girl.
JACKSON-Charles Il. and Irene, boy.
FOSTER-Ben and Lillian. boy.
TIMUS-Theodore r. and Annie, girl.
THORNTON---Benja amin and johanna, eixA
MIDDLETON-Elmer and Mary, boy.
REEDER-Leamon II. andAargSret. ooy.
BRYANT-Thomas v. and Marie, boy.
wILLIAMS--Clarencea and Helen. girl
SMITH-Harry and Ida, boy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
POSTOFfICE WORKERS
GET TUESDAY HOLIDAY

IL you have any money orders
TO send. buy 'em today and ar
range to have 'em delivered by
special messenger. You won't
be able to buy 'em tomorrow.
Also, II you have any inn
portant message to deliver TO-
morrow, arrange to telegraph
or use the long distance phone.
There won't be- any mail de-
liveries tomorrow, either.
The reason is-George Wash
ington's Birthday.
The money order section, the
postal cashiers window, the
registry section, all the classi-
ned sections except the central
one, and even the general de-
livery window. will be closed.
all day.
The mail carriers are to take
a day off.
There will be collections, but
they'll be few. Only two
morning and evening-in the
business and residence districts
and at the Georgetown station.
Throughout the rest Of the city,
only one, at 4 o'clock in the
afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21

Of the reform element who devote
their rubber-hesled talents 10 sppre-
bending those Of the unresenerate
sac ass2 Af. Yo.stead mistaken la
his Views OF desirable alcoholic con-
tent. is revealed upon the screen at
Crandalis kniekerbocker TheAter the
nrst two days OF this week in The
Shippers Marrow Escape" a Tooner-
Vile comedy. shown for the nrst time
In the Capital as principal supple
mentafy feature OF the interesting
bill OF photoplsys arranged for yestsr-
day and today.
II seems that the Skipper, the W. X.
pilot OF Toonervills's only trolley
made famous by Fontsine Fox In his
inimitable cartoons, distilled a con
coction that was particularly efficient
as to kick. When Cynthia snoop and
a pussyfooting detective found the
Shippers stiil. while he was endeav-
oring to rush a plumber TO repair
damage done In the home OF the
sprinxsinses by the miEhty-armed
katriaka, and tasted the results OF
his Illicit activities. II simply knocked
them cold and enabled the skipper.
with the aid or Tomboy Taylor TO
have the reformers run In for being
drunk and disorderly. Let US hope Il
In true tale.
However. that may be. "The Skip
per's Narrow Escape" 10 easily the
most entertaining OF the bonneville
comedies so Tar released. IT presents
a story of admirable continuity. a
wide diversity OF MIR. Fox's laughsble
types and a dramatic nber that In no
way impairs Its effectiveness as sheer
farce.
The new issue OF the Pathe News.
showing views OF the recent Cabinet
session attended by President Will
son. and an unusually humorous col
lection OF "Topics OF the Day" add
TO the interest OF a bill that ranks
high In entertainment value.
The foremost Offering for yesterday
and today at the Knickerbocker ID
First Nationals polarization OF c. N.
and A. NJ. Williamson's novel OF THE
Second Latchkey," offered on the
screen as a starring vehicle for Kath-
crime Macdonald. under the title OF
MY Lady's Latchkey." a complete re-
view of which will be found In con-
nection with the Metropolitan Theater
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
CRANDALL'S HAS LATEST
MACK SENNETT LAUGHTER

More laughs than Mack Sennett has
ever before packed into five reels of
photodramatic farce were enjoyed
yesterday by the capacity audiences
that viewed the first Washington
presentations OF his latest super-com
edy, Love, Honor and Behave" at
Crandalrs Theater, where, contrary
will be shown throughout the seven
days of the current week.
In this convulsing travesty on the
infelicities of young married life and
the prevalent practices OF our d.
vorce courts, Sennett has marshaled
the full roster Of his comedy forces.
All of the famous Sennett funmakers
and beauties are prominently cast in
this hilarious. high-power example of
expert buffoonery.
The action is derived from the
visualization Of a wonderful yarn of
circumstantial evidence and how 1t
nearly wrecked his own young life
told to a pair of quarreling newly
weds by Judge" Charlie Murray.
The enactment OF the extravagant
tale unfolded by the learned Judge
enlists the most laughable talents OF
Ford Sterling, Phyllis Haver, Marie
Provost, Eddie Gribbon, Kalla Pasha.
Charlotte Mineau. Billy Armstrong.
Billy Bevand and Fanny Kelly.
There is no such thing as furnish
ing adequate description of the de-
velopment OF the story. They encom-
pass every known brand of Sennett
comedy and several new forms of
farcical complications not hereto
fore employed even by that genius of
bizarre effect. The sole aim OF all
the cyclonic ramincations OF the plot
Is laughter and the Sennett aim is
perfect
In point of production and photo
graphy, Love, Honor and Behave"
Is IL anything superior to "Down on
the Farm" and on a par with MAR
ried Life" Sennett's previous First
National special feature. The action
Is infinitely more spirited than in
either and the climax more dramtic.
In act, this offering Is no distinctive
in its every aspect as to insure a
record breaking week at Crandalls.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
MOORE'S RIALTO-
"PrisOners Of Love-"

Betty Compson, the never-to-be'
forgotten Rose" of 1.-THE Miracle
Man" made her bow for the APP
prevail of Washington picture pa
irons yesterday at Moore's Rialtc
Theater in the first production BY
her own company in which she plays
the leading role prisoners Of
Love-" an adaptation of the story b,
Catherine Henry the showing o,
which will continue throughout the
current week.
"Prisoners of Love" is a picture
with a daring theme, for 1t makes =
and finds a certain amount of charity
for unfaithfulness on the part OF
sweethearts and husbands, yet withal
II is really big idea on which
this picture is founded.
Miss Compson Ia presented as q
girl who loves not wisely but toe
well and in so doing learns some
lessons through suffering that are
the means of effecting a reconcilia-
ton with her father, with whom she
had become estranged and whose
home she had left, due to his indis.
cretions.
Her knowledge. gained in the
outside world, so imbues her with
the spirit of forgiveness that she
consents to the marriage of a sister
to a sutton who had been faithless
with her in previous years and ir
so doing finds her own marital hap
piness.
The subsidiary features for the
week enhance the enjoyment of the
main attraction, presenting as they
do, Sewell Ford's latest 'Torchy'
comedy, featuring Johnny Hines In
"Torchy's Knighthood." and an ex.
elusive showing Of the latest Fol-
News.
A musical novelty new in Wash.
ington and worthy of special men.
ton Is also offered by DAME
Breeskin and his organization Of
artists. in the overture for the week
as arranged by Raymond Hart and
entitled Songs of the Past" a rem
dition of numerous selections pop
ular many years ago. 1t is made
doubly enjoyable in that Mr.. Bree
skin, instead OF making the carl
announcement at the beginning o.
each number, has a large question
mark displayed as the selection I!
started, allowing his audience t.
guess the title which Is not giver
until the piece has been almos
completed.
Yesterdays patrons evidently OBJ
tanned a vast amount of pleasure IL
Identifying the selections and the
idea brought forth many expression
of approval.
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WAY DOWN EAST" JUST
ASATTRACTIVE AS EVER

Shifting from Polls to the Shubert-
Garrick. "Way Down East" David
Wark 'Griffith's powerful motion pic
ture classic, battled Washington's
blizzard OF the season yesterday and
showed II had lost none of it's at
Effectiveness. Crowded house at both
performances augers for a lengthy
stay Of this picture in the Capital.
The picture IL an elaboration by a
Aim master of "Way Down East" a
play known everywhere twenty-five
years ago. Mr.. Griffith. through his
skill and artistry, has made live all
over again those characters so dear
to our fathers Further, he has caught
a real New England snowstor.n in
all it's details. saving for posterity
one OF the most magnificent scenes
ever filmed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
MsR. LYDIA II. BEATON.

Mrs. Lydia Hester Beaton. ninety
one years old, who died Saturday at
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Ed
win c. Fowler. 1870 Seventeenth
street northwest, was buried this
afternoon in Rock Creek Cemetery.
Services were held at her daughters
home.
Mrs. Beaton had been Ill two
weeks. Death was due to an attack
OF pleurisy.
She was born in Berks county,
Pa, and was a member of the
Hester family which was one OF
the earliest in that section Of the Key
stone State.
At the age of three she came
with her parents to Washington and
remained in this city ever since
Her father. the Rev. John JACOB
Hester, was the founder or Con-
cordia Lutheran Church at Twen-
tieth and @ streets northwest.
Mrs. Beaton is survived by her
daughter and one son, George w.
Beaton. Of Lyndhurst. n. J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
THE LEADER
Glove"

You'll all love Love
That's the title Of the Louise Glaum
picture at the Leader Theater.
It's a J. Parker Read. jr. produc-
ton. different from anything this pro-
Queer ever did before.
Love" is beautiful picture. an
appealing production, and An ocular
gem.
In Love-" the course OF true love
takes James Kirkwood in the role OF
Miss Glaums sweetheart, to South
America to ind a fortune. True love
for her sister-takes the star into
devious path which will bring ease.
JOY and surcease from pain to the
Glauu makes a woman's sacrifice.
But the theme OF Love" Is staunch
and hews to the line.
Remember the line in our poetry
book at SCHOOL,; "And stony limits
cannot keep love out"
SO II Is that the love OF Natalie
(Miss Glaum) and Tom James Kirk
wood) endures despite Nstalie's trans
gression and we have a logical happy
ending which caps the dramatic
climax of introducing the faithful
Tom to his sweetheart as the
amoureuse of another man
The production deserves the highest
praise for its moral toning and the
big lesson II holds. The song OF
love" In this case is not a sentimental
ditty but very real melody OF the
soul.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
CAPITOL THEATER MAKES
IT'S BOW IN A BLIZZARD

To the accompaniment OF a blizzard
Washington's first this season. tn.
Capitol Theater made it's bow yes
terday. The new steel and concerto
structure was suitably decorated by
Manager Garrison for the occasion
and the debut was marked by floral
gifts and much applause.
Big Sensation" with Hickey" Le-
van. Jimmy Lake and Stella Rose,
was the opening attraction. "Wop'
Rogers stopped the show with his
barber shop act, one OF the funniest
ever staged in burlesque.
big Sensation is equipped with a
handsome chorus of girls who can
sing and dance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-02-21
WELN SAYSLANDIS
GIVEN J0BAS 4S0P'
Baseball Post Handed TO Judge
To Block Court Action, Con-
Qressman Claims.
(continued from First P.ss)

for your deep conviction that Judge
Lands should be impeached."
Have you any proof that Judge
Lands has neglected the duties of his
court - asked Congressman Isoe.
II have not" said Welty. But
know he cannot give full time TO his
court as provided by law. / want 10
prove that these base ball players were
guilty OF bribing Judge Lands. You
are not required TO have statutory
law TO try and convict Judge Lands
Of high crimes and misdemeanor. He
is appointed during good behavior IN
der the Constitution, and he can pe
removed for misbehavior"
GALLIvAN DEPENDS Lands.
Representative Gallivan OF Massa-
chusetts was present to defend Judge
Lands. II represent the people who
love baseball" he said. II don't see
where l Mt in here. No case has been
made out against Judge Lands.
Representative Gard OF Ohio asked
WeIty to state where Judge Lands
was guilty OF neglect In attending 70
the duties OF his court.
1T will take him all his time TO
fulfll the obligations OF his baseball
contract" said Welty.
"Do you think we can base I'm
parchment charges on what we think
might happen or what has happenedT
| asked Gard.
"Yes. you can base Impeachment
charges on what you think may hap
pen reasonably" said Welty.
Representative Boies said he
thought the release of the bank en-
ploye convicted Of robbing a bank was
more serious charge than releasing
a vessel without requiring bond. on
which one judge has been impeached.
.MIGHT REACH HIS COURT"
WeIty. said Judge Lands trans
crossed because cases involving base
ball suits were pending In the courts.
although not in the Chicago courts,
and his appointment was likely to
influence the course of justice. This
District of Columbia court case was
| likely to get into his court" he said
"If a baseball case were pending In
any Federal court, ii might be that
Judge Lands could be sent to try the
case" said Representative Boies-
us there any other case pendingT
asked Igoe.
mot that know Of" said Welty.
These criminal cases against the
ball players are in the State courts
said Igoe.