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The Washington herald., 1921-02-25

More than 100000 books are
available in Washington in public
and semi-pubiic libraries, according
TO figures complied by w. /. Swan
ton, engineer of the Reclamation
Service, and which were reported
to the District Library Association
at its meeting at the Public Library
last night. These books are located
in about ITS libraries, half of the
collection belonging to the govern
ment and tho rest to associations.
schools and other semi-public in
stitutions.
Not included in this huge total
are the. many books that rest in the
bookcases of Mr.. and Mrs. Ordinary
Citizen, who, in Washington, prob
ably read more books than the aver
age persons of other cities.
Worlds Greatest Collection.
ConservativeIy estimated, these
books are worth $15,000,0 900 to $780,
0oo, 900. The 6,3sI.oo0 books In gov
ernment libraries are believed TO
constitute the largest and best col
lection of books on all sorts of sub
jects that can be found In the world,
Volumes on every conceivable sub
ject are included. The private and
semi-public libraries, including the
Public Library. have 1,243.000 vol
umes. according to Swanton's fig
ures.
Foremost among the local IL
braries Is the Library OF Congress.
Of which Herbert Putnam, who
presided at the meeting last night,
Is librarian. Nearly 100000 vol
umes are to be found there, and
this number is constantly swelling
as two copies of each copyrighted
book has to be deposited there. This
library Is the third largest in the
world, only the library of the Brit
ish Museum and the National IL
brary at Paris surprising it in
numbers.
Large Medical Library.
The largest medical library is To-
Gated here in the $4,000 volumes
of the library Of the surgeon. gen.
erals office. of which Brig. Gen.
Robert +. Noble is custodian. This
is also the ninth largest library in
the world. and contains many In
valuable books on medicine.
Another large scientific library is
that of the Geological Survey which
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Contracts AIDarded
BIZ ID. C.. Commissioners

The District Commissioners yes
terday awarded to Hyde and Baxter
a contract for the construction of a
girls cottage at the National Train
ing School for Girls. Conduit and
Reservoir roads northwest, the
building to cost s31.7S6.
A contract for laying approx
mately $4,000 square yards of ce-
ment sidewalks in the District was
awarded to the Warren F. Brenzier
Co. Two classes of sidewalks are
TO be laid. The Brenizer Compaay's
bids for the two kinds were, re-
spectively. s2.27 and Sail per
square yard.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Irrigation Dams Urged
On Yellowstone RiUey

Advantages which would derive
from the construction of an irriga-
tion dam in the Yellowstone River
were placed yesterday before the
Senate Irrigation and Reclamation
Committee. which is considering the
bill. by Senator Walsh, Montana, to
authorize the project.
Henry Gerhart, Montana engineer,
said the dam would open up 100000
acres of tillable land with a value
Of $31 ,000. 900. that it would provide
land for $1,000 people, would save
S4,000.000 loss from crops in 1919,
and would cost only 100000, which
the State would pay.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
MAN rs YEARS OLD
WEDS WIDOW, 50

Henry F. Hayden. IS years old, Of
1854 U street northwest. entered his
second matrimonial contract in
Rockville. Md, yesterday, when he
married Mrs. Belle wapIe!i of Phila-
delphia.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. J. w. Duffey. pastor Of the
Rockville Methodist church. at the
parsonage. Hayden. who was con-
nected with the Department of the
Interior for many years, and his
wife. who gave her age as SO. went
to his U street residence Immediate
ly after the knot was tied.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Give Musical Program.

Works Of American musical COM
poSers for voice and instrument
composed an exclusive Made in
AnrFica" program given last night
at Park View Community Center.
Those taking part were Miss Cath
eriae Mich. Miss Mabel Kennedy,
MISS Paul Russell. Miss Daisy Flick
enscher, Miss Georgeadda McHaig.
Grifneth Evans, Fred Schick, Miss
Dorothy Russell, Miss Bevea Hoch
and Mrs. James Kerr.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Scouts TO Hear Lindsay

Col. Fred Lindsay, Australian
plorer. soldier. and big game hi
will give the Boy Scouts of the
a talk and demonstration at y.
Keith's Theater after the matinee
tomorrow. Col. Lindsay is deep
ly interested in the Boy Scout
movement in his native land and
America as well. He was associated
with Sir Baden-Powell. the founder
and foremost figure in the develop
ment Of the scouts. Col. Lindsay
is appearing at Keith's this week.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Plan Membership Drive.

tionai Association for the Advance
ment Of Colored People next Tues
6ayswfll be host to the regional
conffrence of drive workers in this
Nicinity in the proposed quarter
million drive for members under the
sttton of DIR. Robert w. Bagnall,
director Of branches from the New
Nosk office. The conference will
hcif two sessions. the first at z:30
~ in the Twelfth Street branch
"a" NJ. c. A.. and the second
an sinspirational mass meeting at
.oslrr-aHssIsy Church.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Appeal Feature Abolished.


Appeals TO the Supreme Court are
done away with. and this is the fea-
ture' OF the bill that is expected to
bring Telief to the congested con-
dition of litigation in the upper
courts.
4 clause affecting the rent aues-
tion- reads: ANY party aggrieved
by any final Judgment in an action
to recover possession of real prop
ertX OF by any final order or judg-
ment where the amount of value in
Nolved, exclusive of interest and
costs. exceeds 500. or by any in
terlocutory order whereby the pos
session of property Is changed or
affected. such as orders dissolving
writs of attachment and the like,
provided the amount of value ex-
ceeds sfoe. may appeal to the Court
of Appeals II the amount does
not 'eXeeed 800 the Court of Ap-
peals may allow a special appeal
when it~appears. upon petition, that
this viii be in the interest Of JUS
tice.
The time for a manner of TAX
ing. perfecting and prosecuting ap-
peaIs andI substituting parties shall
~ NhN ooAAC oo Nv" ODNoAhAhbs VI
hereinafter modified, for appeals
from the Supreme Court to the
Court Of Appeals No appeal in an
action for recovery of real prop
erty shafi7 operate as a stay of
execution of supersedeas unless
within six days. exclusive of Sun
days and holidays, after the judg-
ment of-the appellant shall file in
the clerks office a bond condition
ed to abide by and pay the judg-
ment rendered and all intervening
damages"
Judges Terms Four Years.
Judges shall serve four years.
The act becomes effective three
months after passage
All of the bills originated in the
House and have been passed by that
body except those authoriztng the
District Commissioners to close
upper Water street and Cedar ROAD.
Among the many national bills
passed by the Senate yesterday was
that authorizing the Secretary of
Wan To. furnish to the National Mu-
seWn certain arms, materials or
clothing and to dispose of colors.
standards and guidons of demobil-
iZed, army organizations.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
Comptroller Williams Sued.

John SHELTON Williams, Comptrol-
Ter of the Currency, was sued yes
terday in the District Supreme Court
by John d. Rhode, a public stem
ographer. to recover s1.13S.5O for
work alleged to have been done
during June and July, 1919, when
the Comptroller was under fire be-
fore the Senate Committee on Bank
ing and Currency.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-25
SEVEN DISTRICT
T+BILLS AMONG 62
=. SENATE PASSES

q EONTIHUED FROM PAGE ONE
triad: to make rules of practice
pleading and procedure not incon-
sissSnt with law. and to modify and
change tfre same from time to time
to ipsure the proper administration
of Justice
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
OLIVER

Some Wild OATS" the most daring
sensational and beneficial motion
picture that was ever presented on
the screen. continues as the attrac-
tion at the oliver today and toner
row. Today's performance both af-
ternOOn and evening are for women
only, as well as the matinee perfor-
mances tomorrow Thursday even
ing both shows will be for men on
ly.
This picture brings the subject Of
social diseases before the public in
a most effective manner. it puts the
subject before the spectator in
very frank and inoffensive manner.
going into graphic detail and unfold
ing the facts Unlike other motion
pictures on the same subject, some
Wild oats" has an original and IN
terestiuE story. true TO life and max
ing the lesson Of sex cleanliness far
more effective. 1t is the story Of a
country boy who comes 10 the big
city TO have his last fling at q good
time" before joining the navy. His
experiences teach a remarkable les
son and one that all young people
should heed THE picture was made
under the auspices of the New York
and Chicago health departments. and
has been endorsed by city officials
and prominent citizens. wherever
shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

tomorrow at the Auditorium theater.
The Rough Diamond" IS entirely
different" from anything which this
star has even done and promises to
please all old Tom Mix followers in
addition TO making him many new
ones The atmosphere Of the story
IS unusually varied and coIorful.
ranging from an American city TO
the capital OF a foreign republic.
with ships. a circus in full bast.
and a royal wedding adding flavor.
With a supporting cast of such IA
vOrites az Eva Novak. Hector Sarno
and Sid JOrdon, and with a thrilling
story as the background, The Rough
Diamond furnishes a surprise and
treat for the lovers of the virile
Tom Mix
on the same program is very
funny Century comedy entitled Ma
mma's Cowpuncher" starring Harry
Sweet. Also Fox News OF latest cur
rent events are shown.
Coming Friday and Saturday, An
tonic Moreno. one OF the screens
popular heroes in his newest super
special production called Three
Sevens." written by Perley Poorc
Sheehan, and produced with Jean
Calhoun. Beatrice Burnham. En-
met King in me supporting cast.
Three Sevens' Is a thrilling melo-
drama abounding in tense situations
Including a terrific fight in q prison
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
LASALLE

All the weird mystery of the
Orient has been used 10 heighten the
dramatic effect OF Dawn OF The
East" the newest release. starrmg
Alice Brady and now being shown
at the LaSalle The story was
written by T.. Lloyd Sheldon, an eX-
rert on Chinese customs. costumes,
aid settings, and so is in every par
ticular true 20 life in the celestial
empire. In the picture the famous
emotional star has the role OF a
young Russian noblewOman, forceu
to flee by the Revolutionists, and
now dancing for her own support
and that of an invalid sister in one
of the gayest cafes in Shanghai, IA
nous cosmopolitan port. Here
Chinese intrigue envelopes her and
threatens ruin from which she is
saved 10y American interference.
Kenneth Harlan. leading man for
Constance Talmadge. has the grin
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
Secrets of the Movies Revealed

reported that her contract calls FOR
her working exclusively in the east.
Q.-How old IS Bill Hart?
A.-Bill Is 81 years OF age.
Q.-WhO is credited with being
the highest salaried movie star?
At present Mabel Normand is
said TO receive the highest salary
paid out regularly IN movieland
Many stars such as Mary Pickford
the Talmadges, Charlie Chaplin and
Charles Ray have their own CON-
panies and are not on salary basis.
Q-HOw much does IL cost 20
build an average motion picture
palace?"
Alt costs about $500 a seat. The
first cost OF such a theater IS usual
ly covered after II has been running
six or seven months
How are nursery rhymes beinS
pictured for the screen? These new
films especially adapted for children
will be described IN this column to-
morrow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

written some OF the greatest success
IS OF the past decade. best known
among which is Bought and Paid
For which ran for over q year in
New York. and besides containing a
powerful story. gave 30 the stage that
wonderful character OF Jimmy
whose homely humor is wei remem-
bered by theater foers The Man
of the Hour" THE Law OF the Land"
To-day" another equally popular
melodrama. etc. He began writing
PLAYS when he was is years of age
and ever since that time he has had
signal success in winning the inter
est OF theatcr Eoers i'm all parts Of
the United states. Great Britain Ca
NADIA and even I'm far off China,
Australia and Japan, where his big
successes have been translated i'm the
language N The country.
Hc is a man of simple, refined
tastes exceptionally clever reconteur.
Ia keen student. has penetrating
grasp os Tho human emotions under
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

ent vaudeville bin at the Orpheum
viii be given tonight Featured is
Gil Browns latest revue. a Spanish
affair, beautifully costumed and pre-
serted and entitled "Spic and span"
The particular bright star OF this
revue is dainty RON-n Adair a young
miss OF unusual talents as a dancer.
Wanzer and Palmer are next IT, IA
vOr and offer the comedy skit Of
married life called She's Hard 10
. Get Along With" Capt. Eetts'
seals amaze and amuse with their
tricks OF almost human intelligence.
Two monkeys help the fun along.
Gordon and Gordon, versatile chap
pies. Dave Fox and Charlotte Con-
rad. melodists and p. George, rlusi-
cal funster. are other acts.
Starting tomorrow. an act replete
with snappy dialogue. graceful and
I fast stepping. good comedy features
/ an dexcellent singing is THE District
School which takes headline hon
\ ors. Others on the program are
/ Cleveland and Dowry, Jose Saxton
/ and Jack Farrell. Ben Nee One. or
\ Vile Stamn and the Rosa King trio.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
Screen
BLACKSTONE

Love. folly, JOY. tragedy. laughter
and thrllls-all are in the special
production. Blind Wives" which
has its final showings at the Black
stone tonight 10 is an intensely IN
tcrcs ting and dramatic story. The
scenes are laid in New York. France
and Russia. and range from the
homes OF wealth 90 the slums or
poverty Those VINO are interested
in worth while moving pictures
should not fail 10 see this prOduc-
tion. Marc lfcDermott, who enacts
Eve different roles in this produc-
ton has proven 10 be one OF the
greatest dramatic performers before
the camera today. He will we'll be
remembered for his remarkable
ability displayed i'm While New
York sleeps" i'm which production
he was also supported by Estelle
Taylor and Harry Sothern. The
screen version OF Blind WIVES" was
taken from the stage success of My
IAdy's Dress" and nearly six mon
this was consumed in making this
Anyone who knows the stage play
viii understand this because there
are five different acts in the work.
untilizing three different countries.
The play itself is all materially es-
sential for a big motion picture. and
the theme has an unusual appeal.
All women are interested in MY
Lady's Dress" which has its final
showinRs tonight.
Burn En- Up Barnes" is schcd-
uled 10 open a three day engagement
tomorrow, starring Johnny Hines.
The story concerns the experiences
and escapades OF the young son o.
Whitney Barnes. a manufacturer OF
Eigh powered motor cars, who by
his complete interference TO every
thing save sensational road races,
Incurs parental displeasure, result
ing IN his abruptly leaving home to
prove that he can make his own way
in the world without the aid OF a
Barnes name. Here IS a picture
that is different from anything vet
presented IN South Bend.
Bob Hampton Placier. Marshall
Nielan's latest production, which was
produced in Yellowstone Park, a.
scheduled TO open a three day en-
Easement Sunday. which viii be fol-
lowed by Gloria swanson IN THE
Great Moment"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

Q.-How are ponies trained 20
leap IN the air az a shot and then
lie stilI as though dead2
A.-Harry Carey recently gave a
demonstration 10 a group OF motion
picture cenSors how this was done.
He rode a hammer headed little
mustang down a field while one OF
his cowboys. OF at one side opened
up with a six shooter At the first
roar Of the gun the pony leaDed in
20 the air and came down IN his side.
lying perfectly stiu while his rider
Gid Off When his master snapped
his fingers the pony got up The
pony has been trained 20 leap Ga the
q Or and play dead when ne is touch
"a under the right shoulder with the
toe Of a boot. He has also been
trained how 20 fall so that ne viii
not be Injured.
Q-What film actress has never
produced any pictures in California
A-Allce Joyce has done all hof
work ia eastern studios. and g. is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
CASTLE

"~od's Crucible," Ralph Corners
powerful story OF a family exiled ~
persecution from their old worst
home finding happiness and wealth
in the new wosI but only after a
struggle. is at me Castle today and
tomorrow In book form 10 was
known as THE Foreigner" and was
n best seller" Among the players
are Wilton Lackaye, CASTOR Glass
and Gladys Coburn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
OLIVER

When Anna Pavlowa. the famous
Russian dancer. comes with her bal
let Russo 20 the oliver for one per-
Torrance. Thursday evening, Dec.
18th. she viii be seen with what
Manager Hurok, her American man
aEer. asserts is the most distinguish
ed cast Of supporting artists she has
ever had. as well az her most highly
developed corps de ballet. In the /
years that Nile PavloWa has direct
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

cipal masculine role. and oHlers "
note in the cast are Miohio TOW. re-
OWNED dancer from Formosa, Betty
Carpenter. America Chedister and
scores Of others. IL is noteworthy
that Miss Brady has deserted society
parts not only on the screen "ut
also on the stage, for she is now APP
pearing in "Driftwood," a spoken
drama OF China.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

America seven times. each time o
little farther advanced than before.
Two notable members of the cast th.
season are Nictorinia Krigher and
Laurent Novlkoff The former was
premier danseuse at the Imperial
opera IN Petrograd and a favorite in
Paris. London and other European
ca pitfalls. but has never been seen in
America before. The latter succeeded
Mordkin. who was the frs. premier
TO appear with Pavlowa iu this
country and was formerly premier
danseur OF the Imperial opera JIM
Moscow
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

Since Eve showed plppin under
Adams nose and he sunk his moIars
into D. the name has been famous.
Locally we hear a great deal o.
Adam in connection with nowors.
Adam Beehicr has flowers for every
conceivable occasion. Cal him az
1faip 1893 cgo-ts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
OLIVER

George Broadhunst, besides being
the producer of 1.-THE storm" n dra-
matte stage play 10y Langdon NcCor-
mick, coming 10 the oliver theater
for three days beginning sunday.
Dec. 18th, had before he entered
the producing end OF the business
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
AUDITORIUM

one OF the most exhilirating come
dy-dramas ever produced is the new
Tom Mix thriller called The Rough
Diamond which is shown today and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
A nj u S Z nj z m 7 S

CELL and a man hunt by a mob for
country men. This picture marks
Alr. Moreno's first appearance for
snrnn line
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07

preparations have been made for the nsr
the Oliver hea Friday and Saturday evenings
and Saturday matinee by the Sudebaker mne New Songs
filled with local hits timely takeos popular members Of the big
factory family and comedy introduced the best coe
Of local talent assembled Seats sale
and capacity audiences are assured Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-07
STAGE
ORPHEUN

Final performances Of the pres
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
1877 QUARTSIN
WOMAN'S CAR
F emale Blockade Runner
PAYS 5000 Fine In
Millen

MILLEN, May 12-In the City
court here this week, a woman Civ.
ing her name as Mrs. C. Z. Viii
liams, of Augusta, was fined 5000
for violation of the prohibition laws.
The fine was paid, the money hav-
ing been wired from Augusta. One
hundred and eighty-seven quarts of
liquor and the Buick No 6, 1921
model, in which the woman was ar
rested, were confiscated by the au-
thorities.
About o'clock a. m. the sheriff
Of jenkins county received a mes.
sage from the sheriff of Screven
county informing him that a liquor
car had passed through his county,
presumably headed for Augusta, he
describing the car and explaining
that it was driven by woman, who
was accompanied by q boy about six
teen years of age. Two deputy
sheriffs proceeded out from Millen
to meet the car and intecrepte it
about to miles out from the county
seat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
1888 Inches Of Rain
Falls In Americas

A total of 1873 inches of rain fell
in Americas Wednesday evening and
night, according to the government
recording instrument kept by J. NJ
Bryan, official observer.
The rain was accompanied by a
series of thunderstorms, with some
hail and high wind at time. No
damage of consequence was reported
in or near Americas. A heavier
hail fell in some portions of Sumter
county, according to reports, a strip
about four miles southwest of the
city and the New Era neighborhood
northeast being visited, but the dam
age in both sections was reported
slight.
The condition of the peach crop
at this time is such that enormous
damage would have been done had
there been any considerable amount
of hail.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-05-12
PLAINS SCHOOL.
BONDSARE SOLD
Way Now Cleared For
Modern $4,000
Building

PLAINS, May Ito have a
brand new modern school building.
The trustees have completed sale of
the bonds at fine price and money
IS at last in hand. 1t is believed
that because labor and material are
much cheaper than for several years
that the sale of these $4,000 of
bonds on strictly 6 percent basis
will enable the trustees to erect a
school building in Sumter county
| that will compare favorably with
any other rural school in the state.
The president of board of trus-
tees is DR.. Thad Wise, who has been
indefatigable in pushing the consol-
idated schools. Plains is the only
rural school in Sumter county that
is teaching the nine months course.
All the others stopped at seven or
eight months course.
The bond sale was closed Tuesday.
The hammer and saw now awaited.
The hammer and saw are now
awaited.