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The Washington times., 1921-07-25
BUTTERFLY NAMED.
IN SHAW DIVORCE
|TSFR0M SIGHT
Follies Girl Accused by Wife OF
Rich Broker Disappears
With Her Mother.

NEW YORK. July 25.--swathed in
black capes, Madrienne La Barre,
Butterfly Girl Of the Zlegfeld Fol-
lies, named In the divorce proceedings
Of Mrs. Philip M. Shaw, has disap-
peared with her mother from their
home at Somerville. Mass.
The Massachusetts, record OF the
divorce obtained by Mrs. Shaw from
her first husband, William NJ. Jordan,
will be filed here today. The motion
for her alimony and counsel fees In
the present case also is to be heard.
Shaw. wealthy broker and banker. has
alleged that his wife's divorce was not
completed when they were married on
January Is, 1902.
The Butterfly Girl" and her mother
have denied vigorously the allegations
Of Mrs. Shaw that the banker had
been providing for them. Miss lie
Barre says her heart has been broken
by the revelation that Shaw Is mar
ried.
After dark mother and daughter
stole out of the little two-family house
at IS Mason street. Somerville. The
house is deserted and shades drawn.
Attorneys for Mrs. Shaw In Boston
hold that her marriage to the broker
was legal. Records show that Mary
Elinor Jordan. the present Mrs. Shaw,
was married to the New York man
three months and twelve days after
her first divorce.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
sToREkEEPER. NEAR 100.
TELLS HOW TO LIVE LONG

YEAGERTOwN. Pa. July 25s-J.
O. Yeager called upon Barr spsnglsr.
at Marietta. Pa. this week to ascer-
tain what course he followed TO pro
mote his long and active life. Mr..
spangier is the owner Of a store In
Marietta. Of which he Is active head
In spite of the fact that he soon win
Celebrate his Tooth birthday. spang-
ler's baby son is sixty-five years old.
Mr.. Spangler said he attributes his
long life 10 his diet and the fact that
he sleeps well nights. He has eateo
only two meals a day for fifty years.
Breakfast consists of one egg, pota-
toes, bread and butter, eaten sparing-
ly. He has not touched meat for half
a century. never tasted coffee, never
felt the twinges of rheumati~-1. and
never took a drink of liqu~s In hs
life. He smoked one cigar and 1t made
him sick.
He tells of the glories of the Vol
stead act and how II ts working out.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
STRAND THEATER-
Vaudeville and Pictures.

III real merit and unusual amuse-
ment value count for anything among
the theater patrons of Washington,
the program of vaudeville and pictures
as presented at the Strand Theater
yesterday will bring out capacity au-
diences to every performance during
the week.
George Morton, otherwise known as
THE Black Dot" and direct from n
series of triumphal engagements in
Europe, appears as the headline at
traction on the bill. This young man
appearing In black-face gives a series
of songs, dances and monologue
modelled after the manner of AL Jolson
and Eddie Cantor. and from the recep-
ton accorded his efforts yesterday Mr..
Morton appears to be on a fair road to
rival both the stars mentioned in
popularity and fame, ...
Basil Lambert, a talented xylophSn-
list, whose prepossessing stage manner
won him instant favor. opens the vau.
deville half of the bill with a repertoire
of classical and popular selections rem
dered in a way that showed him to be
a thorough master of his instrument.
Ryan and Weber, recently a feature
attraction of THE. Royal Nagabond"
and already popular here, are seen in
a delightful series of smart tunes and
original dance creations. Both princi-
pals are artists in their line. and their
number is full of dash and nerve from
opening to close, numerous recalls be-
ing the well-deserved result. Tom
Davis, supported by a most capable
cast, offer p humorous domestic farce
entitled, "Checkmated," the theme of
which is a satire on unionism and
strikes when carried to the extreme,
Al. l.. ~ 4.
of the Housewives Union and rofus.
ing to cook for hubby" when he
comes home late from the office. but
the good looking strike-breaker friend
husband engaged speedily brings the
difficulty to an end. AJAX and Emily
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
DYNAMITE FUMES CAUSE
2 DEATHS IN PA. MINE

TREVORTON, Pa, July 25.-Over-
come by heavy smoke which accumu-
lated after they had fired several
charges of dynamite in a mine blast
at North Franklin colliery here. Fred
Sweetheart, thirty-five years old, and
Frank Smith, twenty eight. miners,
both residents of this place, were suf-
located by the deadly fumes before
they could reach safety.
After becoming unconscious, Swein-
hart fell 100 feet. His skull was
crushed and his neck was broken.
Smith was found dead at the face Of
the mine chamber.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
CRANDALL'S-
Trust Your Wife"

Katherine Macdonald the persona
fication of feminine loneliness, is the
pictured star OF the bill arranged foY
initial Washington presentation
throughout the current week at Gran
dall's Theater. in Trust Your Wife"
one OF the seasons most intensely
interesting attractions. Yesterdays
capacity crowds offered conclusive
proof Of the popularity Of The
American beauty" and their rapt at
tcntion bore mute evidence Of the
grip Of her latest vehicle.
Trust Your Wife" is screen
adaptation of II. S. Sheldoh's sue
cessful stage play, Conscience" and
has for Its leading figures a young
married couple who visit New York
to put over" a money.making
the proverbial shoestring. Living
far beyond their means in order to
give the impression of financial sta
bility, they seek the aid of one Slater
It. Holcomb, millionaire and roue. At
tracted by the beauty and charm of
the wife, Holcomb brings pressure
to bear against the husband. Frantic
in her desire to aid her husband
Margot Hastings goes aboard the
Holcomb yacht at night to intercede
in his behalf. Before she can leave
the craft has got under way and
is steaming slowly down the river.
The husband, who has learned of
Margot's whereabouts through an
other woman who had crept into Hol-
combs life, stands on the dock, just
too late to learn the truth.
From this situation Is built one of
the most powerful cumaxes that the
screen has ever reflected, and one
that places heavy demands upon the
emotional ability of Miss Macdonald.
David Winter is cast in the role op-
posite the star and Charles Richman
as the millionaire. All offer splen-
did characterize tons.
The bill is augmented by Short
and Snappy," a new comedy, and
other short-reels.
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"The Man Who" Delight
full Comedy, Based on
Saturday Evening Post
! Story, at PaLace-G00d
Pr0gram s at Other
Theaters.
LOEW'S PALACE
"The Man Who"

II Is difficult Tor any reviewer 70
definitely say whether the story Ia
greater than the star or the star
greater than the story in THE Man
Who" the Maxwell Karger adapta-
tion Of Lloyd Osborne's Saturday
Evening Post story. which began a
weeks engagement at Loew's Palace
Theater yesterday. 1t Is certain.
however. that very few photoplays
are OF a character that fascinate the
interest to the degree Of THE Man
Who" and 1t In equally certain that
Bert Lytell, In all his screen career,
has rarely had production that gives
him such q brilliant comedy role as
this same Lloyd Osborne story. in
which he is supported by Lucy Cot
ton, Virginia Vafi and many others.
"The Man Who IL q production
that 10 notable not only for the con-
summate comedy skill of Its star, but
for It's clear-cut, novel and refresh
ing theme. 1t brings Mr.. Lytell to
the screen in the role Of a young
Argonne veteran. who. In an effort to
win favor In the eyes Of a fair d.
vinity. attempts to become famous
by breaking the Shoe trust through
tho plan of wearing no shoes and
starting q popular movement against
footwear.
The story starts at a garden party
where Bedford Mills. the wet" and
some other soldiers are being enter
tanned by st. John Jessop and his
beautiful daughter. Helen. Too mucn
music and excitement prove over
towering for young Bedford. and
when Helen gives him first-aid and
confides afterward that the man she
marries must be a man who has done
things, the young warrior is ready TO
try anything for her sake. particularly
when his own calling is the unro-
mantle one of banking
Bedford starts his crusade against
the Shoe trust by appearing on the
street in his faultless afternoon at
tire but minus his shoes. A crowd
gathers and he is arrested. but in
court a public-spirited magistrate re-
leases him as a public benefactor and
the shoeless craze spreads throughout
the country. The beautiful Helen,
however. is shocked to her aristocratic
heart and promptly repudiates Bed
ford, but in the meantime, that en-
tertaining youngster has found an
ally and lieutenant In Mary Turner.
who is a studio-apartment neighbor,
anu WHcli nndry eIflDThCes beu1Ofu
cause and goes barefooted also Bed
ford is not long in seeing that Mary
and not Helen is the real girl and
that he must tell her so without de-
lay. Mary receives the news with mis-
giving for Bedford does not know
who she is. This confidence eventu-
ates in the development that Mary
Turner's father is the Shoe trust and
that there Is too much being risked
10 make the adventure advisable fur
Their.
Supplementing the featured offering
at the Palace this week is a remarka-
BILE array OF short-length screen sub
jects. and the musical score and over
ture under the direction Of ,Thomas
]. Cannon makes the current offer
ing ono Of singularly bountiful values.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25

finds himself burdened with a too-at-
tsntive wife and his thoughts wander
toward the old sweetheart. now mar
ried to man she does not love. The
woman's instincts of the huntress are
aroused by the renewed interest OF her
old sweetheart and gradually the two
approach a domestic scandal that
would involve both their families. The
too-attentive wife. however. manages
to intercept note between the two
and in the resultant showdown. both
women learn the basic errors OF their
matrimonial ways.
The fascination that gorgeous
gowns, luxurious motor-cars. palatial
homes. rare tapestries and furnishings
and all the other atmosphere of luxurt.
Gus living have for women In general
has been .emphaticallyy recognized by
Miss Weber in the production, and
TOO Wise Wives" IL at once one Of
the most dramatic and one of the most
gorgeous Of all Lois Weber photoplays.
In keeping with the tone Of the pro-
duction, the management offers a
brilliant array OF extra added screen
and musical attractions that combine
to make the program one OF unalloyed
interest and fascination.
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METROPOLITAN
Viola Dana and Harold Lloyd.

A double feature bill composed OF
camera subjects Of sufficient diversity
to appeal to wide catholfctty OF
tastes holds the screen at 'CrandalPs
Metropolitan Theater this week
Viola Dana, one of the most gifted
and most versatile of silent dramas
younger stars, provides five reels OF
seriocomic delight in Home Stuff"
and Harold Lloyd, most likable of the
screen comedians, appears In new
three:reel comedy Of unexpected
twists and continuous laughter,
Among Those Present"
Home Stuff is a photodrama that
affords Miss Dana ample opportunity
TO do those things in which she has
been proved most efficient. Her role
of Madge Joy Is that of a small
time" leading lady with a repertoire
company that has come upon hard
times. To salvage his production,
which has been attached by the sher-
III, the company manager engages
new leading woman whose husband
seems TO have money, leaving Madge
stranded at a rural way station 400
miles from New York. The simple
life Of the farm where she seeks ref
uge. the assurance that meals will be
regular and the genial companion
ship Of the young man of the family
gradually persuade the discouraged
''star" To abandon the footlights and
become his bride. 1t then develops
that the girl who took her place with
the troupe is the daughter OF the
household in which Madge has found
SO happy a place. In order to soften
the heart of an irate father, she
agrees to kill the love Of his son for
her, provided only that the father will
relent and permit his daughter to re.
az hAt~ vNlo In "a hnn,a In,
all seems dark for the plucky little
girl. but the picture presents a de-
nouement that is as completely salts
flying as IL is unexpected.
In Among Those Present" Harold
Lloyd goes hunting in a successful
search for new material for laughs.
The central figure in the action is a
nervy young bell-hop from a swagger
New York hotel, who feels that all
he lacks to be as much, of a bounder
as the swells he serves is the proper
raiment. While aping the manners
OF the very rich in garments that
have been given him TO check. he at
tracts the attention of a schemer
who plots TO shake down the OBriens
of the nouveau riche for a cool mil
lion or: so. The bell-hop is engaged
to impersonate Lord Algernon Abbott
Aberdeen Alternately at the O'Briens'
house party and fox hunt. Having
Dragged himself into a totally false
position as one of the worlds great
est sportsmen. Lord Algy' is given
Dynamite. the meanest horse in the
stables, to ride TO the hounds. II is
here that fun that is fast and furious
reaches the swiftness and power of a
cyclone.
The bill for the. week is rounded
out by the new issue of the Pathe
News, a new symposium OF the Liter
airy Digest's Topics, of the Day."
marvelously beautiful scenic study,
Through Winding Walls" depicting
the natural grandeurs of the Ausable
Chasm and River. and enlivening or
chestral accompaniment.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25

Viola Dana and Harold Lloyd.

The foremost attractions of the bill
arranged for premiere Washington
presentation at Crandalls Knicker-
booker Theater yesterday and today
are of Home Stuff" starring Viola
Dana, and Harold Lloyd's latest three
reel comedy. Among Those Present."
both of which are completely reviewed
In connection with Crandall's Metro
politan Theater where they were also
shown for the first time yesterday
The Knickerbocker early-week pro-
gram is completed by short.reel sub
jects and perfect orchestral interpre-
tation.
On Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday
end Friday of the current week, the
decoration, reopening for the Saturday
matinee at 2:30.
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This Weeks Photoplays

close with a sensational and most dif-
ficult series of athletic feats that
pleased greatly and give just the
proper finishing touch.
The photodramatic portion OF the
program included "Lovetime," In
which Shirley Mason was featured.
Miss Mason has another Of those pleas
ing and extremely palatable romances
in which she excels--a romance OF
buoyant youth and loyal love. Her
role Ia that Of beautiful peasant FRI
of picturesque Savoy. loved by true
hearted scion of titled aristocracy. who
refuses to bow to the social conven'
lions Of the circle In which he was
reared. The story il made up OF the
obstacles thrown in the way OF the
young couple to prevent their union.
II Is one of much charm and charm
ingly acted by the star and most ca
.pable supporting cast.
Short film features showing careful
selection, together with special or
chestral numbers arranged by Director
Arthur ]. Maxwell, and including az
overture Brockman's "Jabberwocky
and as exit march Sullivan's "Ffor1da
Moon" complete two hours OF enter
tainment of the highest caliber.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
GANG ATTACKS WOMAN,
ROBS, cHLOROFORMS HER

PITTSBURGH. Pa, July 25.-Miss
Ida Schenecher. sixty-years-old, was
found in her home, near Rural Ridge,
late at night. bound, gagged and
stupefied from chloroform. She had
been lying there in a semi-conscious
condition since Tuesday night
Miss Schenecher had been attack.
ed. 1t was said, and robbed of $500.
She was removed to a hospital.
where she told county detectives that,
after being attacked and assaulted
by several men. she was robbed OF
her savings.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Ice Crotto Falls; Kills 3.

LONDON. July 25.-Three school
boys were killed and several injured
in the collapse Of an ice grotto in the
Swiss Alps, according to dispatch
TO the Daily Express from Geneva.
A party of schoolboys and masters
left Zurich to, climb the zach Pass
Just as they entered an ice grotto in
a glacier. singing patriotic songs, the
heat caused the roof Of the groto to
fall. burYing them.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Took His Bed to Grave.

POPLAR BLUFF Mo, July 25.-
Brown Hughlett. Howell Countys
pioneer settler, has been buried with
a feather mattress in his rude home.
hewed coffin. He was CARRIED in. his
sleep"
These oddities of his funeral were
In compliance with his last request.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
WILL ORDERS $50 COFFIN;
$1,000 LEFTTO CHURCH

SUNBURY, Pa, July 25.-That she
did not believe in elaborate collins was
indicated in the will of Mrs. Elizabeth
Kerstetter. of Dslmatia, which was
probated yesterday. She specifically
directed that my coffin shall not cost
more than $50"
The remainder of the estate is given
TO the Stone Valley Lutheran Church,
9nd is said to total upward OF 81, 900.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
TOWN CLOCK STRIKES $50
HOURS AWAY; COllAPSES

McCoNNEI.LSBURG. Pa. July Is.
The old clock In the Fulton county
courthouse became disorderly, making
such a racket In the early morning
that the whole town was aroused.
From 345 TO o'clock 1t struck con-
tinuously, at the rate Of about ten
strokes q minute, and then collapsed
In a stupor.
The clock has a long record Of Of
lenses, and residents Of McConnells-
burg are strong for replacing It.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Letter Goes 2 Miles in q DAYS

MARTINS FERRY. July U.s.
Four days elapsed between the time
when a letter posted in Wheeling.
w. Va, and its arrival at its des-
tination here. The two towns are
just across the Ohio river from each
other but the distance. via bridges,
is two miles.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
DRIVER KILLED AS CAR
FALLS THROUGH SHAFT

NASHVILLE-Tenn July 25--Fali-
Ing through an open elevator shaft In
an automobile q distance OF two floors
to the basement Of the Hippodrome
Motor Car Co.. Marvin Cozzart, thirty.
was instantly killed here at noons yes
terday.
The gears of the car accidentally
meshed. causing the car to head into
the open shaft and turn turtle while
falling to the basement, pinning his
body underneath.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Marshall Hall.

Great interest was manifested In
the many amusements at Marshall
Hall yesterday when hundreds Of
Neutrality-suspicious. availed themselves
Of the managements generous offer
Of free admission to the roller coast
err, Venitian swings. whip, carousel
and Joy josher. A limited number
of passes were given out last week
for these amusements and such
was the appreciation that the ex-
pertinent will be repeated this week.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Chesapeake Beach.

: Thousands crowded the boardwalk
and picnic grounds att Chesapeake
Beach yesterday. Holding first place
In popularity was the saltwater bath
ing and. wearing vari-colored bathing
suits Of the most modern cut, hundreds
of pretty mermaids splashed about In
the water.
The half-mile steamer pier was
crowded with fishing enthusiasts.
Trout and hardheads were very &C
commodating and bit viciously at the
bait.
Prof. Ralph Garren served toddle
music for free dancing on the breeze
cooled pavilion. Others promenaded
the gay boardwalk or patronized the
many amusements. including the giant
Derby racer and the merry-go-round.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Minister Presents Armenians.

DR., Henry Allen Tupper, pastor OF
the First Baptist Church. in preaching
last night on the Crimson Crime OF
the Centuries" presented TO his con
gregation two Armenians. He told OF
the hardships suffered by these Ar
menians. relatives of whom had been
msssacrsd hy the Turks,
The Washington times., 1921-07-25

II 10 called THE
M ors OF
w a . hington,"
and It Is writ
ten anonymous
ly by q cult.
waited American
with a predilec-
ion for tNe fail
ures of other
people.
L n o authOf
has known con-
spicuous people
1t u his spe-
cialty fr o m
Roosevelt o n .
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they rise the
IN ore roughly
4 h oy q r G
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Champ Coal Loader Gets Life.

FAYETTEVILLE. w. Va. July
25.--Wiliiam Johnson. who holds the
State coal loading record OF a ton
in two minutes. was sentenced here
to life Imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary at Moundsville for the murder
of J. w. Brooks. Robbery is said
to have been his motive.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
Mems Pajamas

Made of the famous Fruit
of-the-Loom Mustn't h a is
recommendation enough.
Roomy model with patch
pocket and good quality pearl
buttons sizes, Is 20 1S.
Reduced for to- O. TX
morrow. .......... ~6sAS
Efret Evnor
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
POcAHONTAS, REPAIRED,
TO START HOME JULY 81

NAPLES, July 25.--The steamship
Pochahontas, which was damaged on
her recent voyage to this port from
New York, allegedly by members OF
her crew, has finished repairs. II is
expected she viii sail for New York
July 81 with 900 passengers. all
Americans.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
BOOK POINTS OUT
WEAK TRAITS Of
D. c. celebrities
Mirrors Of Washington" Gives
Pertinent Facts on Noted,
Says Hapgood.
BY NORMAN HAPGOOD.

A cleyer analysis OF the weak points
of Washington's leading men APP
pears In a book published today.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25
LANsBURoH 6 BROTHER
49, TUESDAY STORE NEWS
You May Well Smile
Blue Ribbon Day Shoppers
You Are Saving Money
Ready.made Sashes

OF the most expensive rib
bons in all colors and widths
8 to IL inches. Roman
stripes, fancy satin and
faille; finished with knitted
fringe. We will make them
at half regular prices FOR to-
mon morrow W % only. S8.25
6-inch Satin Ribbons
Assortment of the seasons
wanted colors; fine quality
for sashes, hair bows, MILL
merry, fancy work, Ok
etc. Tuesday, yard. A6@S
First Floor.
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SO Summer Skirts
Slightly Mussed,
S2.25

This Is a radical reduction
from regular prices, but be.
cause there are only fifty Of
them we shall allow YOU a
chance TO get a couple of
lightweight cotton skirts at a
price lower than the cost OF
materials alone. Tissues,
Voiles, Organizes. Fine Dirni-
ties-all best qualities in plain
and novel models. Sizes, &C 10
80. Only one or two of a kind.
Second Floor.
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DOmestics
32-inch Unbleached
Canton Flannel

Canton Flannel
Needless to tell a woman
what a bargain this is-she
knows what such a fabric is
worth today. For infants
wear and scores of other
home uses, this is a d.
wonderful value. Yard In
29-inch Unbleached
Canton Flannel
It Is only because it Is
slightly soiled that we offer
this medium-weight Canton
Flannel at such a ridiculous
price, so be sure to TO-
get a share. Yard. -. lVS
First Floor.
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$1.5O Brush Homespun
Sport SuitinQ

40 inches wide in five diff
ferent plaid effects. This is
one Of the seasons favorits
sport numbers in skirtings.
Reduced to, tx.
ydIu.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1921-07-25

There won't be much Tor US.
The chapter on Colonel House sui.
fers somewhat more than the others
from omniscience. House gets his
visions of the brotherhood of man
and the rest of it second hand from
Wilson" The author. well read as
he is, has overlooked some of the
documents and dates in Colonel
Houses life.
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First Floor.