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The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Many Stars
At Columbia
Miss Pickf0rd Triumphs
In Nelo Film, Through
The Back Door,

Those who witnessed the pre-
sentstion Of Mary Pickford's new
United Artists production, Through
the Back Door" at Loew's Columbia
theater. where II was first presented
yesterday afternoon for an extended
engagement as the featured Offering
of the seasons twenty-second super
program at that playhouse, came
away with the decided Impression
that Little Mary still holds her place
high priestess of the speechless
irama.
Her latest feature. said TO be
opnded upon an idea supplied by
Americas sweetheart" was pre-
pared for the screen by Marion
Fairfax, famed as a dramatist as
well as writer of screen plays, and
was directed by Mary's brother Jack
and Alfred z. Green. Like The
Love Light" her last offering. this
new picture has q foreign locale; at
least part of IL is foreign.
Opening at ostend. Belgium, in
1908. when that famous seaside re-
sort was at the height of its gaiety,
the story then transports the spec
tator to a picturesque farm in the
interior and finally swings across
the ocean to New York and beauti-
full Long Island.
As little French girl reared in
Belgium and then transplanted
through the medium Of immigration
TO the whirl of American life. Miss
Pickford gives one Of the best char
acterfzationS Of her career In r..
early part Of the picture we see her
engaged-tn those side-splitting. hoi-
denish stunts which have made her
pictures so popular. Later the play
assumes a more serious aspect when
Miss Pickford as Jeanne Bodamere
comes to America, where her own
mother fails to recognize her. She
becomes servant in the house and
In this guise succeeds in unmasking
two plotters who were trying to
wreck her mother's happiness by
alternating the husbands affections.
On the whole. the feature is alto
gether pleasing. and excellent sup
port Is furnished by a capable cast.
including such favorites as wilfred
Lucas, Gertrude Astor. Elinor Fair,
Adolphe Menjou. and the late Rob-
ert Harron's brother, John Harron.
An appealing and appropriate pro-
gram setting has been given the
production. the short-length must
cal and screen features including the
latest issue of the Selznick news
pictures, a scenic reel. overture,
"Pique Dame" (von Suppe). and
other selections of real charm and
novelty.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Arlington County

CLARENDON. Va. May 2s.-St.
Georges Protestant Episcopal
church at Fairlee was consecrated
this morning by Bishop william Ca
bell Brown of the diocese of vir-
ginia, before a congregation which
completely filled that beautiful lit
tie church. The sermon was
preached by Rev. W. f. Calendar, a
former rector. Others who assisted
were Rev. w. B. Everett, jr., present
rector; Rev. r. A. Castleman of Falls
Church. Rev. A. Stuart Gibson of
Manassas, Rev. T. d. Harrari of
Lucketts. Va, and Revs. Chas. Son.
tag and G. c. Shears of Mclean. At
the evening service the sermon WAS
preached by the bishop, and a class
of 10 was confirmed.
The Sunday school choir Of
Epiphany Episcopal church at Cher
rydale will hold a musical entertain
ment in the basement of the church
on Thursday evening.
At the annual election of officers
of the County Republican club Fri.
day evening the following were
chosen: President. William H. Dun
can: vice-president, L. C. McPher-
son; treasurer. A. J. Porter: secre-
tary. Howard Bowbeer.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
METROPOLITAN.
"Jim the Penman.s

Jim the Penman," the flm YER
sion of Sir Charles L. Young's IA
nous melodrama of the same name.
in which Lionel Barrymore yester-
day was screened for the first time
in Washington as star of the weeks
bill at Crandalls Metropolitan the
ater, is unique in plot and startling
In the power Of its climax. Seldom
has more Interesting story been
translated into camera drama, and
certainly the silver sheet has
rarely presented SO splendid a char
acter drawing as that offered by
Mr.. Barrymore in the role of the
forger who bound himself to twenty
years of criminality to escape a term
of equal length in the penitentiary.
supplementary feature in strik-
ing contrast to the major Offering is
presented in She Sighed by the
Seaside" one of the funniest of
Mack Sennett's two-reel comedies.
in which Ben Turpin and Marie
Provost are the featured fun
makers.
The story of Jim the Penrhan"
traces the business and domestic
experiences of a young bank CASH
ier who possessed remarE BILE
ability to reproduce the handwriting
Of others. BY an odd trick Of fate.
he attempted to save the president
Of his bank from financial ruin by
unwittingly offering a masquerad-
ing crook his own forged signature
on a check in liquidation Of a debt
Perceivirg the value of the services
Of such an expert forger, the in
tended victim of the uttering per-
mitted James Ralston to choose be-
tween twenty years of crime and
twenty years of prison. Although
practicing all of the villainies
known to the police during the two
decades of his subservience to the
will of the master plotter who held
his signed agreement, "Jim the
Penman" gave his wife and daugh-
ter every advantage Of wealth and
travel, and heaped luxuries upon
them. when detection seemed i'm
minent and the expiration Of his
contract drew near, Ralston. by
ending his own life and taking with
him on the long journey the entire
band of plunderers with whom he
had worked hand and glove for
years, saved his family from the
dishonor that discovery of his
crimes would have brought
In the final scenes Of the play
Mr.. barrymore offers the most i'm
pressive character analysis he has
ever brought to the screen. Despite
the fact that he Is surrounded by
one of the strongest supporting
casts ever assembled, he commands
every scene by the sheer dominance
of his art. The climacteric episode
IN the camera version Of the ia
nous play is one that will stick In
the memory OF everyone who views
IL, by reason Of the unexpected ma
ture of the developments and the
forceful manner of their enactment
Those who contribute in greatest
measure to the effectiveness of the
picture are Anders Randolph. in the
role of the master-mind among the
powers that prey: Doris Rankin. as
the wife Ralston won by forgery:
Gladys Leslie, especially well cast
in the role Of his daughter; Ned
Burton. Arthur Rankin and others,
whose names mean much in the
theater.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
ROCKVILLE

ROCKVILLE. Md. May 2s.-The
Protestant churches of Kensinston
held union memorial services in the
PRESBYTERIAN church there this
morning. Rev W. l. Mckinney,
pastor of the Methodist church. pre-
sided, and the address was delivered
by Capt Robert Atkinson. late chap
lain OF the Eleventh Massachusetts
infantry. Veterans of several wars
some of them in uniform, and MEM
bers of the Kensington company OF
Maryland national guard were in at
tendance
Eugene W. Cissel. of Rockville.
has been made treasurer of the
County Agricultural society. He
succeeds W. Russell Brewer, re-
signed
Harron Lipe, 80 years old, one Of
the oldest persons in the lower sec
ton Of the county, died yesterday
at the home Of his daughter, near
silver Spring. His widow, who is SO
years old. survives him. The funeral
will be at 10 o'clock tomorrow
mornig at the Methodist church,
woodside; burial in Rock Creek
cemetery.
A baseball team composed of
members of former Rockville mines
and the team which will represent
Rockville in the county league,
played at the fair grounds here yes
terday afternoon for the beneht Of
the Rockville Volunteer Fire depart
ment- The older players were de-
feated IL to 9.
The annual banquet of teachers Of
the one-room public schools of tho
county was held IN the high school
building here Saturday evening,
about 80 of the teachers and others
attending. Miss Nettie Brogden, su.
pervisor of the one-room schools,
was in charge and acted as toast
master. Toasts were responded to
by a number OF the teachers and
others. A Maypole dance was a fea-
ture of the evening.
The Montgomery County Baseball
league season opens tomorrow, Ken
sington playing Gaithersburg, Rock
Vile playing Boyds and Bethesda
playing Silver Spring. all clubs play
ing two games. Dick Woodward,
Tom Crooks and Shorty Hughes. OF
Washington. are the Official umpires.
Robert L. Tolson. of Rockville, Is
president of the league.
Miss Anne Webster Wilson, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Frank Wilson.
of Kensington, is a member of this
years graduating class of Goucher
college, Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
KNICKERBOCKER.
"Jim The Penman."

Harry Pollard, assisted by a band
OF enthusiastic funmakers, yester-
day did much to dispel thoughts of
early-summer humidity and kindred
meteorological annoyances. as star
OF Big Came" foremost of the sup
Elementary features of an unusually
interesting bill of photoplays ar
ranged for presentation the first two
days of the current week at Gram
dalls Knickerbocker theater. Big
Game" is comedy done in Hal
Rosch's best manner. 1t Is amusing.
handsomely mounted and skilifuIly
acted by the ebullient Mr.. Pollard
and his gifted company.
Other abbreviated camera SUBJECTS
and one Of the most delightful mus.
icsl programs SO far arranged by
Mr.. Mirskey. the Knickerbocker's
new musical director. complete the
bill which will be repeated this
afternoon and tonight.
The chief attraction at the Knick-
erbocker for yesterday and today is
First Nationals fine Perturbation Of
Sir Charles L. Young's famous melo-
drama. Jim The Penman," starring
Lionel barrymore. a complete re-
view of which will be found in con-
nection with the Metropolitan the.
ater where this admirable play also
was accorded first Washington pres
entations yesterday.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
GARDEN.
"The Heart Of Maryland, and the
"Romahce Of Washiagton.s

nomance OF "ashfnRton.S
Previous opinions of the excellent
double program presented at Moore's
Garden theater have been amply
sustained during the past week, the
bill meeting with such enthusiastic
approval and popular support that
1t has been held over as an entirety
for a second weeks showing, which
opened yesterday.
Aside from the meritorious object
of the showing, the presentation
being made under the auspices of
and for the benent of the woman's
Welfare league Of this city, the pro-
gram offered has every appeal pos
sible to the seeker of the unusual
and best in cinema offerings. The
first number on the bill, the photo
play "A Romance Of Washington,
with all local scenes, and every
member of the cast a resident of
this city, is well worth seeing.
Hundreds of washingtonians, aside
from the many prominent citizens
appearing in the actual cast, were
caught by the camera while the
various scenes were being taken.
and many surprises and lots of fun
are furnished as familiar faces un-
expectedly flash before ones eyes.
The story which furnishes the ye-
hicle for all the fun is termed a
drama. but. developing into a de-
cided comedy at many points, has
all the elements that go to max e
up an interesting and amusing
photoplay.
The appearance Of President and
Mrs. Harding, together with other
governmental and local celebrities,
brought forth hearty applause.
The big feature Of the program,
Vitagraph's special production Of
David Belasco's celebrated stage
play. The Heart Of Maryland" with
Catherine Calvert in the stellar role,
Is a clean, sweet love story inter-
woven in a background of war, that
is certain to appeal to ALL
An unusually strong and capable
cast Is seen in support of the star.
Crane Wilbur. William Collier, IT.,
son of the famous stage comedian; /;
Ben Lyon, Henry Hallam, Bernard
Siegel, Warner Richmond. all we'll
known and popular favorites, are
all assigned to roles In which they
shine.
The same interpretative orchestra
score as arranged by Claude v.
Burrows. which brought forth such
favorable comment during the past
week. is given throughout the show
ing. the whole combining to form
one of the finest offerings seen at
the Garden this season.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
SENATE AND HOUSE
TO ACT THIS WEEK
ON NAVAL MEASURE
Dispute Expected in Con,
gress Over Disarma-
ment Bill.

The senate this week is expected
70 pass the, naval appropriations
bill. which has boen the subject of
protracted debate. and send IL 10
conference with the house, where
differences between the two cham
bers will be adjusted.
senators have finished considera-
tion Of the building program, the
personnel, and disarmament, about
which there was greatest dispute,
so little remains to be done. The
bill will be taken up tomorrow
since congress has adjourned over
Memorial day.
A dispute with the house is In
prospect over the disarmament
amendment to the bill. House
Leader Mondell and others think the
provisions Of the Amendment are
not sufficiently broad, and expect to
make changes in II.
House wsuld IneIude All Nations.
As passed by the senate, Il pro-
vides only for the discussion of
limiting naval building with Great
Britain and Japan. Sentiment in
the house favors including all ma
tions. and also the question OF re-
ducing land forces. Leaders say the
President is not opposed to an ex-
preston of disarmament at this
time, inasmuch as he would defer
action until he considered the time
opportune.
Senator's, 1t is indicated, would
resist any attempt on the part of
the house to kill out the disarma-
ment amendment completely. 3ut
would be less inclined to oppose a
broadening Of its scope.
The army appropriations bill Is
waiting its turn in the senate. The
same group that has obstructed pas
sage of the naval bill will also seek
to reduce 1.-THE economy and dis
armament advocates. The house
limited the size OF the army to
$50, 900; senate leaders will seek to
Increase It to 10000. in response
to a plea from Secretary of War
Weeks
German Peace Resolution Drafted.
The house will probably be un,
able to begin consideration of the
resolution establishing peace with
Germany before next week as Chair
man Porter, Of the committee on
foreign relations, does not expect II
to leave the hands of the committee
before that time. The draft Of the
resolution has been completed. but
II IL to be considered by a full meet
ing of the committee before 1t Is Of
fered to the house.
The delay, II was pointed out.
would furnish an opportunity to de-
termine whether Germany will make
payment June l on reparations. as
she has agreed A hitch in the
reparations payment. according TO
house leaders. might influence their
action on the peace resolution.
Will Consider Packer Control Bill.
Meantime, the house will begin its
consideration of the packer control
bill, which 1t Is conceded will lead
to long debate. and will take up
and pass the Sweet bill providing
for consolidation of the soldier re-
lief agencies OF the government un-
der a single head.
Senator Kenyon. of Iowa. and Rep
resentative Fess. Of Ohio, are to con-
fer tomorrow at the White house
with the President on their identi-
cal bills for creation of a depart
ment of public welfare, unSer direc-
tion of cabinet officer. The Pres
ident has advocated this department.
and Kenyon and Fess will discuss
with him the sentiment in congress
with regard to IL.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Jazz ReDue
At Strand
Vera Burt and "Synco'
pated Steppers" Head
Program.

program that Is undoubtedly onc
Of the brightest and best seen az
the strand this season and an ex.
ceilent example from start to finish
Of the high standard Of offerings
now to be found In the Increasingly
popular family vaudeville house.
OF the better class was presented
yesterday to q large and apprecia
tive audience. so appreciative
fact that the management wa
forced to extend the time allote,
to the vaudeville portion Of tn
bill, due to the numerous encores
demanded.
Vera Burt with Five Syn
copated Steppers," most appro-
priately titled, is presented as the
headline feature of the first half
in a lively. jazzy revue in which
exclusive and popular songs are
mixed with unusual and novel dance
specialties In such snappy manner
that the number starts like the
crack of a whip, and the boys re-
SeoP eoAhb"
The Flying Howards. in a spec
tacular and thrilling Aerial froiic''
most effectively staged, open the
bill. presenting many Of the mos,
difficult and hazardous feats on the
trapeze ever seen on any stage.
DuTiel and Covey follow in a hu.
morous singing and talking skit
that likewise met with decided ap-
proval. Daisy Dean and her COM
pany in a novel one-act playlet, en-
titled The Crisis" present one OF
the most worthwhile offerings of
this character we have seen in
many months. Ward and Wilson,
popular and talented entertainers,
complete the vaudeville portion of
the program with their latest fun
maker. Laughs. Laughs and More
Laughs"
Partners OF the Tide" a Hod-
kinson production which will as
suredly be numbered among the
screen successes of the year, is pre-
sented as the photodramatic at
traction OF the week. 1t is a thrill
ing picture, with many big mo-
ments" and with a love theme OF
singular tenderness and appeal in
terwoven into a fabric OF extraordf-
nary interesting events.
Shirt film features, together with
special orchestral numbers ar
ranged by Arthur ]. Maxwell ano
including as overture Michaelis
Turkish Patrol" and as exit march
Heinrich's "Jszz'n the Blues Away
complete a show that every one
will enjoy.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
STATE EVENTS
Age Keeps Oldest
Virginia Alunnus
From Centennial

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va, May
as-The prize to be awarded the
University Of virginia's Oldest liv-
ing alumnus and the one to come
70 the centennial celebration from
the greatest distance will not go
to DR.. Cary Breckenridge Gamble.
as had been expected. DR.. Gamble
has the distinction Of being oluer
than any son Of the university
Years have bowed the shoulders.
but not the spirit of this s6-year-old
graduate Of the class Of ls45. He
writes from Elkridge, Nd. that the
long trip would be too much OF an
exertion-
'T congratulate you upon this
great day in our history says Mi.
Gamble II am the oldest alumhus
of the university, and. i believe
the sole surviving member OF the
class of ls4a So I have had sum
cient time for rehection- can
therefore, safely assert that the IN
fuence of my alma mater has deeply
affected my life and career since
the far days of 1s45. SD.
1T Is needless for me to say 20
YOU. Remember your alma mater:
You will never forget her. You
cannot
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
NEW ATTRACTIONS AT sTHEATERS
PALACE.

sessse Haysksws IN ~Bisck Rsses.-
japanese dramatic actor. always
reached the height Of HIS profession
until they see his next picture. This
star has never made a poor picture
but IL seems almost certain that he
will never De sble to surpass his
work In Black Roses the new re-
lease which opened yesterday a,
Loew's Palace .heater for weeks
engagement
The story and scenario OF Black
Roses" was written BY E. Richard
schsyer and directed by Colin Camp
beli, II Is a gripping drama
For the first time in several years
Hayakaws's wife. Tsuru Aoki. pays
opposite him. Her performance ID
an excellent one. She 10 an artist
of great talent and can always draw
sympathy. There are a great many
thrills in Black Roses" all Of wlhi n
give Hayskaws nne opportunities
fC- the expression of his art The
cast as a whole 10 unusually well
balanced. Included are Myrtle Steu-
man. Andrew Robson, Toyo Fujita,
Henry Hebert. Harold Holland and
Carrie Clark Ward
As to the story. Through the
Vaccinations of a gang of Crooks
Hayakawa, as Yods. an humble
gardener on the estate OF a million
aire. Is accused Of the murder Of the
latter. So cieverly is the crime
framed" against him that Yoda's
defence is worthless and he is SEN
fenced to life imprisonment. After
his Incarceration his young wife
disappears Yoda, h.s faith in hu-
manity shattered. schemes for the
destruction of those who wrought
the great disaster.
Under the influence OF his upset
mind and further depressed by the
narrow confines of his prison cell,
foda becomes hard-hesrted and
shrewd. He manages to escape from
prison and sets forth on what has
now become his mission in life.
From this moment the story gathers
in Intensity and dramatic power
until 1t finally breaks in a great
climax. Throughout the entire. pro-
duction. Hayakswa. by his superb
art. Is the dominant figure.
The program includes a specially
selected list Of short-length musical
and screen subjects that includes
the Pathe News, Blue Sunday" the
Literary Digest Topics and a bril-
liant score and overture.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Knicks' Bats Busy,

The Knickerbocker nine contin-
ued its batting spree yesterday and
trimmed the offerings of Collier.
Thomas and Heise. Of the Indian
Head team. for a total Of Is hits,
winning by q score OF 10 to 4. Wise,
CAN'T and Fisher were the batting
heroes, Wise connecting for four
two-basgers, and Fisher and CAN'T
each getting three safe ones. Fisher
held the Indian team to hve hits.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Edith Gould Booked for Stage

LONDON. May 2s.-Edith Kelly
Gould, former wife Of Frank ]
Gould. will appear in vaudeville in
New York next September. At that
Sme her divorce petition is 10 be
5ehesrd. 1t is understood that q
London agent for Shuberts has
booked her New York appearance.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Another for AZlecs.

The Aztec A. c. huinbled the De-
stroyers of Alexandria yesterday by
score of , to l., the work Of their
battery. McIntire and Bregman. fea-
turing.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
White Haven Victor.

Whit" Haven defeated the super-
ior nine Yesterday, s-to s. and took
forfeit from the Parks
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Spaulding Council Beaten,

washington Council. knights %
Columbus league, defeated Srauld-
ing Council yesterday. l 20 o, in one
OF the best-played games Of the
season. Both teams played grest
ball after a two-week lsyoT and II
was not until the sixth inning that
either side could score. Score by
innings:
Spauldings .o % q 90 90
Washington .o o o o 0 ! o-l
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
Riverside Wins Two.

two gsTnos. beating Palace A C.
10 TO 5. the Filipinos. % 10 l.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30
LIGHTNING FIRES
OlSTORACESHED
AT ALEXANDRIA
Smoot Lumber Yard Is
Saved by Efforts of
Firemen.
TIE HERALD BUREAU,

TIE HERALD BUREAU,
A 8. Donipaan'
~ King Street
ALEXANDRIA, Va, May
Lightning shortly before DcIoeA
this evening struck and set anle
the east end of the oiE storase
shed At the lumber yard o. w. ~
Smoot and company The oiAze was
extinguished in abou- half al nour-
The loss, il is thought, VIII be eoout
$500, and is covered by INSURANCE,
The end where the .hre 'startee
was used for paints and nils on tne
second ,door and nails ON the nrst
moor. The contents were ruined oy
hre and water The nrSmen pre-
vented the blaze from Spreading IN
the lumber shed ADJOINING
Mn. Laura G. Moore, Sc years
old, wife of Thomas Atcr MooIe'
died at II O'Clock this morning at
her home, 41s South Lee street Be
sides her husband, she IS survived
by two daughters and three sohs=
Mrs. Lee Watkins, Miss Lena NJ IRE,
William E. Alton A Snt Francis
d. Moore The funeral VIII TAX"
place at 10 O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing AZ ST. Mary's Catn.,.ic ch',I ch.
and burial will be in s. Mary'r cem-
etery. = - = - r-~
large delegation Of the Trav-
elefg Protective ass JcIatlT1 tonight
sttsnded annual 5ervic IS al the Sec
ond Presbyterian -chu-cn y ser
mon was prsach-d bv the Rev. Dr.
John Lee Allison D. D. chaplain
Of tha local post. and the-@ wos
special music by the choir
The Rev. Perryy Foster Halt rec
tor Of St PauTs Eplsc1pal church.
win hold a service of prayer for
the sick and Christian healing n
the near future A meeting Of those
who win assist as interc,ssors VIII
be held Tuesday night in Norton
MemurinI hall
Banks. city and government Of
ncA here VIII be closed all day
tomorrow Memorial day. and holi-
day hours viii prevail at the post
once Hundreds of persons already
have left the city to spend the holi-
day at nearby resorts.
Andrew Jackson cJlored. this
morning was accidentally shot in
the leg by a companion while the
latter was examining a gun Jack
son went to the Alexandria hospi-
tai. where his wound was dressed
by DR.. s B. Moore.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-30

Eugene W. Cissel. of Rockville.
has been made treasurer of the
County Agricultural society. He
succeeds W. Russell Brewer, re-
signed