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The New York herald., 1921-01-07
Kept Revolver LeveIIed.

When Auther appeared at the Franzen
home he represented himself as Pierre
{. Dewey. He backed Franzen into the
dining room and forced him 10 sit OPP
posite at the table while the revolver
was kept levelled al him.
This woman Is Charlotte Dewey, my
lawful wife, whom ] married in Aus
tralia eleven years ago." Arthur said.
Il have searched for her ten years. and
now l mean to have her. dead or alive"
Then my wife began to plead with
me" Franzen explained to-day. 1T
isn't my fault. Phil. she said. 4 thought
he was dead. You might as well let me
go. He'll shoot me If you don't
told her she might as well go. as she
hadn't been dutiful wife to me since
last summer. The man then showed
papers at US and asked us both to sign"
The document signed by Frazen
valves all claims against Charlotte
Dewey, her possessions or chattels and
estate of any kind" Mrs. Frazen signed
paper which reads:
'On the 4th day of January 1921, |
hereby waive all claims to property or
estate or good will of Mr. Philip Fran
zen"
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
FIRE IN SKYSCRAPER
THRILLS BROADWAY
Only a Tar Barrel, but 1t
Made Lots of Smoke.

Everybody in the lower Broadway dis
trict who wasn't chained TO desk ran
out just before noon to gaze at the Gu
nard Building, under construction at %
Broadway. which was enveloped in
smoke. Twenty-Five stories up barrel
of tar had caught fire and the gusty
wind carried the thick fumes like a
blanket over the face of the structure.
The fire was soon out, but the spec
tators had a bigger thrill when iron
workers, rivetters and masons decided
to entertain the crowd and began racing
along the girders, swinging from cranes.
over the roof edge. flirting with death.
When the noon whistle blew they slid
down ropes TO the ground.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
Questioned About Collateral {.

When the inquisitor insisted upon
knowing what kind of collateral Albert
collected to indemnify his own indem-
nifty" Espresso said it might be cash.
Liberty bonds. bank books, jewery,
bonds or other securities. real estate,
or even automobiles.
81 know he always pays over 10 us
the required premium; how much I'm ex-
cess of that he may collect for himself
have no means OF knowing" added the
witness.
"And so far as the company's inter-
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
WAR TABLETS FOR CHAPLAINs.

BOSTON. Jan. G.-The erection OF a
bronze tablet in the State House i'm
commemorat.on of two hero chaplains
Of the world war was proposed in a
resolve presented in the House to-day.
The chaplains the Rev. Father John B.
DeValles of New Bedford and the Rev.
Warren G. Banker of Worcester. were
with the Yankee division.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
LOOT AS SECURITY
FOR CROOKS BAIL

Continued from First Page.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
MARTENS TO SAIL JAN. 2e.

II was announced yesterday at Ellis
Island that Ludwig c. A. X. Martens.
rejected representative of Soviet Russia.
would be sent back to Europe aboard
the Swedish-American liner Stockholm.
scheduled 90 sail for Gothenburg on
January 90. with his family and STAFF
of clerks. forty-one in all.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
MAJOR DE RoTHscuILp COMING

Major James - Rothschild of Paris.
son Of the banker. will arrive here with
In a fortnight to remain in this country
until early in February. His visit. Il
was announced by the Zionist Organiza-
ton OF America. is In connection with
matters relating to the development OF
Palestine.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
MONEY FOR NEW PIERS.

The Sinking Fund Commission author
ized yesterday the issuance of 81. ~. $50
in corporate stock to pay for equipment
for new piers Nos. IL and l3 on Staten
Island. Henry Smith. new Deputy
Comptroller. sat for the first time for
Comptroller Charles l.. Craig.
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
Believes 1t n Frameup.

Franzen resigned himself to the belief
that he had been sacrificed that a hus-
band and wife might be reunited But
on Wednesday came a letter from Mrs.
Auther warning him that she had dis
covered letters which led her to be-
lieve Mrs. F'ranZen was attempting to
steal her husband. He now believes he
was made the dupe OF a framed
Enoch Arden plot concocted by Auther
and Mrs. Franzen.
AuthAr whose mind is believed to
have been affected by injuries received
in an explosion while making chemical
experiments, has been a man of mystery
even TO his wife. They met while work
ing at the Du Pont powder plant at
Pompton Lakes, n. j., and were mar
ried in Jersey City August 13, 1918.
Auther said he had the blood Of
Spanish nobility in his veins His
mother was Spanish. he told his wife, and
his father q Frenchman. His business
card reads: mons Pierre Paul Auther
Comte Pedro Paulo de Errotaberria del
Castelgurgas." and will which he
executed on December II last was signed
Pedro Paulo Hernandez GuimeneZ Ro-
sario Martinez Y Castet y Errotaberria
del Castegurgar."
The New York herald., 1921-01-07
SIGNS AWAY WIFE
AT REVOLVER POINT
Wisconsin Man Duped by
Supposed EnOch Arden
Assertions.

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-One of the wierdest
triangles of police record-an Enoch
Arden story with an add dramatic twist
and gun play as its climax-was re-
vealed to-day by Philip NJ. Franzen.
chief decorator for the University of
Wisconsin at Madison.
Franzen told how Pierre Paul Auther.
Highland Park chemist. appeared at his
home last Tuesday night forced him at
the point of an automatic to sign away
all rights as the husband of the woman
to whom he had been married for ten
years. Mrs. Charlotte Franzen, and then
eloped with her
1t was the first definite information as
to what had become of Auther since he
deserted his wife and baby girl on New
Years day. leaving them penniless in
their home at Highland Park. A war
rant charging the chemist with wife and
child abandonment was issued during
the day by A. e. Smith. Justice of the
Peace OF Highland. Park Auther and
Mrs. Franzen are now believed to be in
Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
KNICKERBOCKER.
"salvation NelI.o

How She Liedr' is the exclsma-
tory title of the amusing comedy
which was presented yesterday as
the chief supplementary feature Of
the bill arranged for premiere
Washington presentations. the first
two days OF the current week a,
Crandalrs Knickerbocker Theater.
Its developments were so rapid as
to preclude wandering from the
screen or failure to laugh. Other
camera subjects that elected favor
able comment were found in the in
teresting new issue Of the Pathe pic
turized news events and the latest
grist of the Literary Digest's Topics
of the Day"
The projected features were ac-
corded splendidly synchronized SYM
phonic accompaniment under the
skillful conductorship Of Bert Hal
lowell, who also offered an espec-
tally well received overture number.
The principal feature of the bill
arranged for yesterday and today
at the Knickerbocker is First Ma
nett's special film production of Ed
ward Sheldon's famous play. SALIVA
ton Nell" featuring Pauline Starke
and a carefully chosen cast. a COM
plete review Of which will be found
in connection with the Metropolitan
Theater. where this gripping drama
also was accorded first Washington
screenings yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29

and naval officers from Newport and
Jamestown.
The bride wore an attractive
gown of white chiffon. and long
court train, and her bridal veil was
embellished with rare old family
lace. Miss Evelina Gleaves, daugh-
ter of Admiral Gleaves. was maid
OF honor. and her only attendant
Miss Gleaves wore a yellow gown
and her yellow picture hat was
trimmed effectively with blue and
white flowers.
Iaine Mellon. of this city was
Blain Mellon, of this city was
present at the reception were Mr.
and Mrs. Theodore Benoist, of St
Paul, father and mother of the
bridegroom. who was formerly OF
st. Louis.
The bride is we'll known in St
Louis, where she was maid of honor
at the wedding of Mr.. Benoist's Sis
ter. Miss Miriam Benoist. to Comdr.
Patrick H. Lynch Bellinger last
April. After September IS, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benoist will be at home at the
o. Henry Hotel, Greensboro, n. c.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
CRANDALL'S.
"a MidniKht Bell"

Charles Ray made an especially
happy choice Of vehicle when he
chose Charles Hoyt's famous COM
edy-melodrama, "A Midnight Bell"
as the basis of a screen drama for
his own stellar purposes. In this
intensely amusing and intensely in
teresting combination of small
town romance and mystery, Ray
has opportunity to explore a new
field of character portrayal. Those
who yesterday crowded CrandalTs
Theater, where "A Midnight Bell"
is being presented as the foremost
feature of the bill arranged for the
first three days of the current
week. by their enthusiasm over
the pictures progress and exciting
climax. flguratively congratulated
the star on his excellent judgment.
"A Midnight Bell" relates the ad-
ventures OF a young travelling sales
man Of rubber heels who is fired by
wire while attempting to interest
the proprietor of the general store
in a tank town in his resilient
wares. Without funds. he is forced
to take up his residence in the
village. By a clever ruse he wins
the favor of the storekeeper, the
love of his daughter and the op-
portunity to explore a haunted
church, with highly diverting re-
suits. The .hurch. in fact, 80
piqued his curiosity that he paid II
a second visit and on this occasion
unearthed the daring scheme of a
band of bank robbers to rifle the
vaults of the towns foremost A.
nancIal institution, just across the
street. 1t is at this juncture that
the excitement in the firm really
starts-and it is some excitement.
Doris Pawn, Donald Macdonald and
others of conspicuous ability sup
port the star in important roles.
Lending the early-week bill quite
the Importance OF a double feature
program is Mack Sennett's two-reel
comedy riot, Call a Cop" which
literally convulsed yesterdays au-
diences by the originality of its
comedy and the skill of the SEN
nett comedians and beauties who
are prominently cast.
The bill is rounded out by an
added short-reel subject of q di-
versified nature and carefully Sc
lected and synchronized pipe organ
accompaniment.
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STRAND.
vaudeville.

Comedy music and song again
break forth into prominence this
week at the Strand Theater. where
Manager A. r. sparrow has provided
vaudeville bill that will cope with
the demands made by any local
vaudegoer. The st. Clair Twins ana
company. late Of cohan's Mary"
head the affair, substituting at the
last moment for the Joe Mack and
Girls company. which left the Loew
circuit at Baltimore. The change.
however. was a good one and the
twins assisted by pianist and
sonsster. displayed . talented array
Of song. dance ana costumes--and
even surprise.
"Hubby's Holiday is the title
chosen for a sketch presented by e.
H. Murray and Betty Lane. This
offering is brimful Of comedy. most
of which winds around the holiday
of the husband and how it should
be spent. Some of IL is true-to-
life while another part may have
been imagined. but nevertheless It
amused Strand auditors yesterday
and will probably continue to do
SO during the entire week.
Boothby and Everdean offer vari-
Gus travesty song sketches, which
are. indeed, amusing. The fairer
partner Of this clever duo gives sew
eral impressions Of different types
and her efforts were well rewarded
with applause. The male member
takes his post at the piano and also
indulges in a bit OF comedy chatter.
Arthur Lloyd, billed as the Hu-
man Card Index. Is a dexterous card
manipulator who does tricks galore
some Of 'em new and some DID,
but evidently the viewers took them
all as new and applauded with all
their might. Lloyd. however, intro.
duces a novelty new to Strandites
that Is amusing. Asking several
people to call for any kind OF a card,
from a business card to ice card
he draws the one requested from his
clothing and displays it. He was a
popular favorite.
| Mcmahon and Adelaide opened the
bill with a whirlwind routine OF
dancing and bag-punching.
"1s Life Worth Living" featuring
Il Eugene O'Brien. is the bright light
Of the cinema offering. A comedy
and news reel completes the picture
program. Prof. Arthur Maxwell and
his augmented orchestra offer Tea
Leaves" a Chinese fantasy, as the
leading overture.-H r. X.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
COLUMBIA.
Gloria swanson in Tho Great
Moment

Thousands who happily Jared
forth from Loew's Columbia The
ater yesterday afternoon and last
night Joined in one unanimous
wish-that Gloria Swanson's ap-
pearance in another starring pro-
duction will not be long delayed
The reason for 1t all was the spec
tacular triumph that Miss Swanson
scored again yesterday afternoon
at the Columbia, where The Great
Moment" her first starring produc-
ton, written by Elinor Glyn, the
noted author of ''Thiee Weeks" be-
gan the second triumphant week OF
it's Washington engagement One
pauses for a moment to record that
Milton Sills heads the supporting
cast.
Prominently figuring in the pro-
duction is one OF the most opu-
lent and gorgeous series of interior
backgrounds that the camera has
offered this season. Elinor Glyn.
the dramatist, is a past mistress at
dramatic form and color. and while
the production itself is an intense
series of episodes from the purely
dramatic standpoint. II is the at
mosphere of gorgeous settings and
luxurious surrounding. as we'll as
the wealth of costuming that sets
The Great Moment" apart as an
unusual production, even in con
trast with the series of opulent
spectacles that the screen COM
monty affords.
The theme of The Great Mo
ment" and the tensity Of it's char
acter and situation development
are elements that combine to fasci-
nate and utterly engross any audi
ence The Great Moment" reveals
the effort of a patrician father. an
Englishman. to safely marry of his
beautiful daughter tC another scion
Of aristocracy before the girl can
develop certain tendencies which
the father fears is her birthright.
The girl. however. Is the only child
of her patrician father union with
half-wild Tartary beauty who had
captivated him years before at a
barbaric revel at the court of the
Russian Car and to the fathers
plan is opposed all the wild. un-
trammeled nature of the girl. who
is determined to wed only the man
of her choice. The manner in which
she works out her own destiny amid
the Nevada mountains and against
background of two continents is
easily the constituent parts OF one
of the most lyric and wholly COM
pelling love stories Of the season.
The management of the Columbia
has arranged a splendid auxiliary
program of added screen and musi-
cal selections. among which Is the
overture number contributed by the
Columbia symphony Orchestra,
"The Dance Of the Hours" from
| "Giaconda.'
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
CHESAPEAKE BEACH.

Unusually large crowds visited
Chesapeake Beach, the Maryland
hay resort, for the weekend. TINS
is the most beautiful time OF the
whole year at the resort. which is
situated pioturesquely and COM
mands a wonderful view Of the bay
twenty miles wide
Fishing now is at rs best and
hundreds tried their luck yesterday
either from the long steamer pier
or from boats farther out in the
bay. Trout and hardheads are being
caught in large numbers.
The resort will continue running
full blast through Sunday Septem-
ber IL. The clown orchestra will
continue to be a daily feature in
connection with free dancing. SAT-
water bathing retains its popular
ity The spacious picnic grounds are
especially attractive to those seek
ing a days outing in an ideal place
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
NNN NEW ATTRACTIONSAN
ISYAT TIE TIiEATERSS n
LoEW's PALACE.
George Arliss in sDisraeIl.r

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George Arliss in "DlsraelL"
These four words worked magic
at Loew's Palace Theater yesterday
and last night. Throngs that taxed
the capacity Of the house attended
the presentation ana hundreds wers
turned away.
It was a tribute to Mr.. Arliss, the
distinguished actor. who by lending
his artistry to the screen has con-
,erred a lasting debt upon lovers OF
motion pictures.
"Disraelr' proved TO be Mr. Ar
liss' greatest stage characterization
and in picture form II is charming
to the nth degree. It 10 true that
Mr.. Arliss has gone on, to other
parts in other plays, but his Dis
raeli" has come TO be SO closely
Identified with him that the two
are almost inseparable. Here is q
picture that will be passed down to
posterity as q striking example OF
great actine-and Mr.. Arliss made
II possible.
Louis N. Parker, the dramatist
WHO "TOtc inc piay' "Ofc PiON
that holds the attention to the last
moments of the picture. 1t Is not an
historical play in any sense. But IL
indicates the times in which Dis
raeli lived and shows clearly the
bitter opposition the great English
statesman had to contend with in
his battle for the highest office
within the gift Of his Queen.
Disraeli is shown in his declining
years, seeking to purchase the SueZ
Canal so that England may better
protect India. Russia wants the
canal, and comes mighty near up
setting all OF Disraelfs plans for
making his Queen the Empress OF
India. Disraeli combats his opposi-
tion until England's possession Of
the canal Is no longer in doubt.
In his progress through the picture
Mr. Arliss runs the gamut Of act
ing and leaves the fixed impression
that performances of THIS nature
are altogether too rare.
Mr.. Arliss is supported by a cast
that is equally rare. Miss Louise
Huff. whose admirers are legion
rides the crest Of the waves with
Mr.. Arliss and wins more admira-
tion- She brings beauty and talent
to the screen and accentuates the
work of Mr.. Arliss. Mrs. Arliss will
be seen in this picture. Her work
as Lady Beaconsheld. Mrs. DisraelI.
Is the role she played on the stage
She is a delightful actress. Mar
garet Dale. who will be remem.
bered as the leading lady for Henry
Miller, John Drew, George Arliss
and all the great representative
actors in this country. has her stage
role in "Disraeli," that OF Mrs
Travers," the beautiful Russian spy.
She. too. is delightful. z. J. Rat
cliffe. Henry Carvil. Frank LoSee.
Grace Griswold. Noel Tearle, Fred
]. Nichols and many other splendid
actors and actresses make up this
great cast.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
RIALTO.
.One Wild Week"

At last, a new version of the
final closeup" the end OF the pic
ture. where. according to the rules
laid down by our best motion pic
ture directors, the heroine and hero
always get together" They have
put it into "One Wild Week" which
opened a seven day engagement
with Bebe Daniels as the star, at
Moore's Rialto Theater yesterday.
being most favorably received by an
audience which taxed the capacity
of the house.
Frank Kingsley plays the lead
ing masculine role, giving a most
convincing portrayal He makes a
very good foil for Miss Daniels
dark beauty. and in his use of an
emotional measurement machine
to prove the innocence of the mys-
terious girl with whom he has fall
len in love. he has material that is
very far from the hackneyed stuff
of the average screen Offering.
The rest of the cast suggests that
muchIy overworked phrase, all
star" Edwin Stevens and Maym
Kelso, as the scheming aunt and
lawyer, draw a pair of excellent
characterizations. Francis Raymond
plays the part OF Mrs. Brewster. in
whose home in the city Pauline hn-
ally finds her happiness and for
tune, while Edythe Chapman as
Mrs. Dorm, makes the most of her
opportunities.
The Policeman and the Baby" n
short length dramatic photoplay. Of
fered as an extra added attraction,
is also worthy of special mention.
First of all il is a fine play with a
corking good story. by Clarence l..
Cullon. perfectly directed and de-
picted by a cast that would put
many a larger feature to shame,
William Desmond, Elinor Fair and
Wallace Beery appearing in the
major roles.
Other subsidiary attractions. in
clude a most laughable multiple
reel Christie comedy featuring Neal
Burns. entitled "Oh. Buddyw and an
exclusive showing of a highly inter-
estinC Fox News. the whole being
surrounded by an unusually appro-
pirate musical score arranged by Di-
rector Robert Bond Gotta, and per
fectiy rendered by the famous
Rialto Orchestra, the overture for
the week, Gomez. "Il Guarany." win =
ming enthusiastic and well-deserveo
applause.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
BANDITS KILL MAN
IN RAIDING GAME

NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Nine armed
men. believed to. be New York gang
sters. raided a gambling resort in
Stamford, Conn, early today, stole
$4,000 from thirty players, and
killed Bernard .Kilkelly. of Stam-
ford. Conn. when he refused to give
up his money. Kilkelly was struck
over the jaw with a blackjack. and
never regained consciousness. .
Stamford police arrested man
describing himself as John ReddY
Is years old, after they had fred a
dozen shots at him in . chase near
Greenwich, Conn. -.ts'
Fifty policemen are surrounding a
clump of woods near Stamford In
the belief ftat two Of the gangsters
are hiding there. ---zs. a.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
SHIP RAISINS EAST
IN BIG TRAINLOADS

topeka, Kan, Aug. zs.-Knights
Of the cellar. ahoy!
Raisins, a train load-forty-fve
cars of 'em-passed through Topeka
today en- route East. -, .s
The train was one of five char
tered by California raisin shippers
who are finding an. almost uncanny
demand for their product in the
East following reduction in
freight rates, railroad officials said.
Incidentally, officials said this
was the first time raisins- have been
shipped by the train load. and ad-
mitted it looked like a merry Christ
mas. despite Mr.. volstaad.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
Mrs. VOtalD and Mrs.
Cumming at Kipt0peke

NCAPE CHARLES. Va, Aug. 2S.-
Mrs. Herbert votaw, sister of Pres
ident Harding, and Mrs Hugh s.
Cumming, wife of Surgeon General
Cumming. Of Washington. for the
past week have been guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Wise, jr., in their
palatial home at kiptopeke. a few
miles south of this city. Mr.. wise
was former United States distric,
attorney of New York and is said
to be a close friend Of President
HARDING.
The Washington herald., 1921-08-29
uss KATHARINE ROBINSON
IARRIED IN RHODE ISLAND.

One OF the picturesque events of
he social season at jamestown, r.
e. was the wedding on Saturday of
Iiss Katharine Robinson, of this
ity and Hung Benoist of Green's
poro, N. c. The ceremony was
olemnized in the presence of
Immediate members of the families
the bride and bridegroom only.
There was special interest at
ached to the wedding as the bride
. the daughter of the late Com
lodore Marshall Robinson, U. s.
:. and Mrs. Marshall Robinson,
this city. She has also been
rominently identified with the
'ork Of the Junior League in the
apital, where she was secretary
nd treasurer of the organization.
The ceremony, which took place
$3.50 o'clock. was performed by
le Rev. p. J. Sullivan. of st. Marks
atholic Church. and was followed
reception at the Casino. James,
'wn, which was attended by prom
tent members Of the cottage colony,