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The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Vaudeville and Pictures.

An excellent example of a real.
true, old-fashioned vaudeville bill.
the kind Of program that made vau-
deville one of tie most popular
forms OF theatrical amusement in
this country. 10 on tap at the STRAND
Theater this week. large audience
Drawing the hsft and attending the
opening performance yesterday.
The Richards are seen In the
opening number introducing q num-
ber OF poveltiss that combine to
form a little show In themselves.
Including juggling, and tricks in
magic, the artists being exception
ally proficient in both Charles
Reader, expert xylophone player.
follows. earning well deserved ap-
plause through hia masterly rendi-
+tion of popular and classical airs.
ION With the Old Love-" COM
edy sketch presented by @. swayne
Gordon and Company. Oswald Jack
son and Ethel Adamson appearing
in support of the star, carries one
through the entire scale OF emo
tions, the comedy element giving
away at times to thrilling drama.
All Of the principals are well adapt
ed to the roles assumed. and AZ a
result q clever and highly salts
factory performance Is given. 1t
remained, however. for Messrs. Ma
cey, Taylor and Gordon to literally
stop the show with their excellent
vocal number. Freddy and his Cy-
cling girls close this portion of the
bill with a series or rapid fire stunts
and trick bicycle riding.
"A woman's Business," featuring
Olive Tell, is offered as the photos
dramatic attraction for the week,
tense screen drama Of the best. 1t
might be placed under the title.
How Can a Woman Gain Happi-
mesa in This woridr' the plot re-
volving around this, point It shows
young woman fred with ambition
and suddenly looking toward the
monsyed love instead of the good.
AZ long as her motive 10 of evil de.
sign she meets with misery and mis-
fortune. However. II shows the girl
learning before II is too late, that
woman's business is to cultivate
the real and true love OF 4 man, as
this is the only way she can gain
happiness.
The production is presented to en-
phasize the tense and dramatic
scenes. The selection of interior
views deserves praise. Edmond
Lowe. Lucille Lee Stewart Donald
Hall and warner Richmond appear
IN support ~
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Excellent Photoplays At All Theaters
MooRE's RiALTo-
"a Private Scandal

-
Probably nobody who went e
Moorss RiaIto Theatsr yesterday tc
witness the premier showing In Wash.
| ington OF "A Private Scandal" which
will hold tho screen for the entire
| week, expected anything but treat
Such was almost foregone conclu-
sion, with q Hector Turnbull story. {
east including May McAvoy. Bruce
Gordon, Kathlyn williams, Ralph
Lewis and Lloyd Whitiock. But the
treat turned out to be one Of the nlna
sensations OF the year and winsoms
little May McAvoy has won well de-
served laurels.
This exquisite little lady has been
one Of the greatest film finds OF the
season. Her flawless acting In "Sentt-
mental Tommy being well remember.
ed here. the most conservative can
predict only the highest point In star
dom for her. There IL q fine restraint
and poignant simplicity about her act
ing in her big scenes that many Gn
older and more famous actress might
well emulate. Miss NcAvoy never
lets herself rant" and her tears are
so appealing that one just naturally
.chokes" up with her.
Mr.. Turnbull's story ~ depicted.
concerns little French refugee who
10 adopted by wealthy, ana ap-
parently happy. American family. the
head of which is racing enthusiast.
and owner of airing Of thorough
breds. Years pass. the little Frsnch
refugee 10 engaged to marry the
manager Of the estate, and the wife
is on the eve of an elopement with
another man who has given her the
attention her husband has bestowed
on his horses. Just as matters are
at the breaking point, the suspicious
OF both husband and manager are
a.<used. each suspecting that the
third man In the case is philanderinS
with his own particularly lady love.
Tho husband goes ,direct to his wife
and she being cowardiy. lets him
think 1t is the girl. The girl. be-
iieving she owes the duty of silence
to the woman who has befrisndsd
her, becomes the sad victim Of other
peoples unwarrented suspicious. OF
course II 10 ali rtraightened ont for
her in the end and the family of her
friends held together. but not until
she has passed through many tense,
thrilling and unhappy moments.
The entire cast In admirably chosen.
and tho fine work Of Kathlyn Will
liams a. the .erring wife In quite up
to her usual standard OF sophisticated
perfection. But even with this. able
and popular actress on the scene II 10
only fair to say that the chief interest
centers about the appealing personal
ity OF lovely May McAvoy. ~
The main feature has bAen sur
rounded by unusually interesting and
amusing subsidiary attractions. in
cluding a multiple reel comedy featur-
ing Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran. en-
titled "a Blue Sunday" a beautiful
Bruce seonic "one Peak Was
Enough" and an exclusive showing OF
the latest Fox News also being worthy
of mention.
The interpretative music score
given by the Rialto Symphony Orches-
ira enhances the enjoyment Of the
entire presentation. the overture for
the week a valse from "The Bohemian
Girl" with "The Rosary" given on
muted strings as an added encore
number. both evoking continued APP
plause.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
METROPOLITAN
Courage"

simple Ia It's exposition Of spItn-
ala theme. logical and direct In de-
veiopmAnt. perfectly acted BY . spa
cisiiy ssiActsd cast and directed with
notable skin. Courage" Sidney A.
prAnieiin's picturisation Of ths novel
Of the same name W Andrew soutsr.
which ysstArdAy was pressntsd for
the ffrst time in Warrington ~ chief
feature Of the bill for the week At
Crandairs Metropolitan Theater. sx-
erts an immediate and . lasting ap-
peal to every class Of theafsreosr. The
power Of the drama. the proficiency
OF the principal players and the sx-
csliencs Of the settings and photog-
raphy are smph hAsised by the inclusion
In the bill OF many centratting cam
era subjects, including exclusive pic
Hall Of 3.OO0 Of the employees OF the
chssapSAks and Potomac Telephone
Company and their friends.
''Courage" visualtzes the story OF
an inventive genius condemned to
life imprisonment for . murder he
didn't commit, and the struggle Of his
wife TO conduct his rapidly growing
industries during the following years.
Transferring her actlvities from Scot.
land 10 England under an assumed
name, Jean Blackmore carries on"
20 well that the firm IL TO be knightsd
In recognition Of Its services TO the
British government during the great
war. About this Tina the real MUIR
derer Of Angus Ferguson. the steel
baron, his own son. finds II impos-
sibis 70 maintain further secrecy and
commits suicide leaving . written
confession OF his guilt Blackmore.
Of course. 10 pardoned In time. to re.
ceive the honor to which he 10 justly
entitled for having directed his wife's
conduct Of the business from his cell
In the prison BY means Of . hello
graph and . telescope.
The entire narrative 10 threaded
with an exquisite vein Of romance,
by stephen. tr.. and his betrothed. and
softsnsd by the gentle kindiinsss Of
Mcintyre. the tried and true friend
Of the family.
Naomi chiIders. Sam De orasse.
Alec B. Francis. Lionel Bslmore, and
Gloria Hope lead a cast of disting-
uished players in the roles of prime
Importance. Miss Chiiders. who has
many screen successes to her credit.
and Mr.. De Grasss. who In this Pic
turS matches his splendid work in
-Ihe Oevub FAusket' oIior Cuhr-
acter studies, that are devoid Of arti-
ficiaitiss. convincing in their natural-
ness and productive OF intense sym
pathy. Lionel Belmore and Alex
Francis DO equally well In roles that
could not be mora sharply in contrast.
The comedy element IL richly sup
piled in "The Bike Bug" q new farce
which brings its fun to an hilarious
climax in q screamingly funny traves-
ty Of bicycle race on an oval plank
track. The new issus OF the Paths
News, the latest g1st OF Topics of
the Day" and the divessing reel that
discloses sli of the fun OF the Tele-
phone Company's field cry down the
river round out . program that 10 ad-
completed by tuneful accom-
paniment and special overture num-
Der consisting Of selections from the
current New York hit, sally" under
the conductorship OF Director vioni.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Ches apeake Beach.

Refreshing breezes offered respite
from the intense heat yesterday ia
hundreds OF p1easure-seekers at
Chesapeake Beach. the nearby bay re-
sort. The cool groves overlooking
the bay. studded with beautiful shade
trees. were the scene OF many outing
parties.
Perhaps the most popular spot was
the over-the-water free dance pavfl-
ion, where jungle jazz was served by
Prof. Ralph Garren's clown orchestra.
The fairylsnd OF amusements. all over
the bay. became n magic city when
twilight fell and the myriad electric
bulbs began to glow.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
PLAYS HIS HARMoNlcA
AS DOCTORS OPERATE

BOSTON. June 2T.-His own music
so soothes Oscar J. Kelley. OF South
Boston. that hs preferred It TO ether
yesterday while hospital surgeons
were probing for . bullet In his thigh.
When the doctors started to put
Kelley under the Influence of the
anassthetic he objected strsnuo1sly.
Then he called for his harmonica.
jumped upon the operating table and
played saily while the bullet was
removed.
The shot was fired after quarrel
between Kelley and his stsp-son.
Frank Tattoon. Tattoon wac held on
. charge of assault and battery with
intent TO XII.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
DOG DIES GUARDING ~
BODY OF SLAIN MASTER

BLOOMINGTON. H.. June s7.---
Faithfully guarded by q dog which
sherifr Leineke and his deputies were
forced to XIII before they could ap-
proach the iifsiess body Of Jack
Edwards. sAvtnty.ysAr-oid reciuss
OF near Napsrvilis. was found shst
through the head.
A window In the novel which he
called home was shattered By .
bullet 1t 10 thought the intruder
planned robbery, but was deferred
by tho fsrociousnsss OF Edwards
canine guardian.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
MooRE'S GARDEN
MADE In Heaven"

Made In Heaven" with Tom
Moore In the leading role. IL the Of.
fering the frst four days OF the cur
rent week at Moore's Garden Thester.
the picture being sees for the FIRST
time In Wahhinston yesterday.
This photopiay presents the ever
genial Moore in . humorous charac-
ter study that is perfect impersona-
tion. As In the stars recent picture.
Hold Your Horses" he 10 an Irish
immigrant who naturally becomes q
servant Of the city.
He starts out as a fireman who
eventually rises to q position Of af-
fluence and power. The plot con-
ters about q romantic marriage the
young npeman contracts shortly after
his arrival in this country and the
attempts Of the bride to continue
playing the debutante. The diffieui-
ties In which shs hnds herself when
q persistent suitor has to be ap-
peased. together with the silence she
has Imposed upon her husband. Gre
ate situations that make the play q
sure cure for the tirednsss Of the
tired business man or any petulancs
on the part OF friend wife and fam
lily, due to the warm weather. II
is \ scream from start to fnish.
Added to an unusually good com
edy story 10 the fact that Mr.. Moore
Is supported by two leading ladies,
Helen Chadwick a. his romantic wife
and Molly Malone as her friend. an
incorrisibls matchmaker. In the
cast also IL Miss Rene Adorse. whom
the star met while making the pic
ture. according to report. and mar
ried shortly after the picture was
finished. pointing the moral OF the
play itseif, that some marriages are
made in Heaven"
An excellent program OF short sub
jects IL offered in conjunction with
the main showing. q comedy entitled
False Roomers" and late world
events as pictured In the Fox News
both proving most acceptable.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Ex-congressman Moon Dies.

CHATTANOOGA. June 72.-Judge
John A. Noon. aged sixty-nve. who
represented the Third Tennessee dis
tsict In Congress for - consecutive
years, retiring at the end of the
last session. died At his home here
today.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Sheer Summer Hats
Of OrsandEe and Georsette
Reduced to $500

Yes, reducedl
Not special purchase or compared
to other seasons--just simply reduced
from our regular stock of $3.50 Hats.
Picturesque styles, tailored models.
sport hats and whatever Summer has
accepted as correct and becoming style
ali the most exacting woman or miss
demands in this class of high-grade
millinery.
Large and medium brims in >sny
variety of crown and trimming eff
fects. Orchid, Pink, Cream, Peach,
Blue, Jade and, of course. WHITE.
Get one tomorrow. you'll want 1t for
your vacation.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Boys Sport Blouses,
Special. Tuesday. y.
499c

Low neck and short sleeves for absolute
comfort Put one of these blouses on boy
and he's happy. Khaki and blue chambray
and striped percaie; sizes g to Is years. Long
sleeve STYLES II you prefer.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
zoo Silk Summer Blouses
S;,s Sas e;sss'' s;is.' $3.95

Dressy and tailored styles In variety Of
styles, colors and trimming effects, but all
so summery and good-looklng that women
and misses vacation bound will find it to
their advantage to patronise this sale and
get supply Of tub or more dressy waists
Of Crepe de Chine, Georgette or Washable
Silk.
Second Fieor-Isnsbursh a Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Boys Khaki and Grey 81 no

Sizes to 16 years. The Khaki are favore
olive drab that does not show every little sol
well-made and just what the boys need 70
summer knock-about
Fifth Floer-LansburxA 4 Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
ca Aprons, Regularly

OOC, 1OHuOfIOW. - .
OF good quality cambric, henstitched at
sides and hem. Neat can be, and please note
that Tuesday Blue Ribbon price 10 less than
one-hah regular. s.'
Third Floor-Lansburgh 4 brother.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
House Dresses of CT M
Percale and Ginghsm. p1sVO
Nomen's Undermuslins,

=
Gowns, Envelope Chemise. Corset Covers and
B1oomers Of muslin and trimmed with lace and
colored stitching. Every other day than Tues
day. we sell these at boc.
Third F1oer-Lansbursh 4 Brother.
The Washington times., 1921-06-27
Mems Pajanas,
Ten Dozen in All.

These are our regular S225 Pajaynas, but
tomorrow were going TO give you chance to
save soc on every pair you buy-and it's likely
every customer will buy many pairs. or the
famous FRUIT-OFJTHE-LOOM Muslin that
wears and isunders TO such advantage Com
Portable models-full cut and roomy; finished
to a nicety; all sizes.
First F1oor-LnnsbursM a Brother.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06

Pueblo basketball teams suffered a
double defeat last night when the
Cheyenne high school five defeated the
Centennial basketeers 80 to "a, and the
Pueblo Indians lost to a speedy ag-
gregation from Sugar City As to IS.
Both games, on the double sports card
at the Centennial high school gym
nasium. were fast and interesting to
watch. with the local teams battling
for supremacy thruout.
The Centennial quintet plainly show
ed the effects of their victory last
night with La Junta high school. Dur
ing the last half they slowed down to
the point where their only scoring
point was in Swanney, when he shot
free throw. out Of IA attempts at
tho basket. Swanney succeeded in
dropping the ball thru II times.
Mcouaidc, Centennial captain. and
Chilson. at guard. displayed their
usual ability in defensive work, but
were unable to withstand tho speedy
onslaught of the Colorado Springs In
dams.
Tho first half ended with Cheyenne
only leading by two points, and pros
poets good for the Red and White
five's victory. At the end of tho third
period Cheyenne still led, but by only
three points. During the last quarter
centennial lorWarus were uhaDic 10 10
cate the basket. while the defensive
was weak.
O,dfed. forward for the Colorado
Springs high school. starred in the
game with several spectacular feld
goals. He also succeeded in shooting
hvc free throws. Stratton, co-partner
at the basket shooting position with
Oldheld, was injured early in the game
and was substituted for BirchDm, who
did himself credit.
Indinns-suKar City
In their defeat last night Mt the
hands of Sugar city, tho Pueblo In
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06

starred fer the Colorado Spring,
team.
The Colorado quintet swept tho
visitors off their feet with whirlwind
plays during the first half but tho
second half showed n direct reveresl
Of form Colorado college outplayinG
the University completely.
laramie, wyc.. Feb. s.-Thc Unit
versity of Wyoming basket ball team
defeated the University of Denver. IN
q slow. uninterestinS game here sat
urday night 10 TO 10.
Fort Collins. Colo. Feb. 5.-Tho
Colorado School of Mines triumphed
over tho Colorado Aggies In Rocky
Mountain conference basket bali game
here Saturday night Tho score was
"a TO %. The Fort Collins team out
played tho Miners In the first half
holding them IL to o. Heigsted made
ton free throws in the first half for
the Aggics.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06
F. TrOeh Wins
Trap Honors

Houston, Texas, Feb. 5.-ShootinE
from a handicap of Il yards against a
field which missed few targets, Frank
Trosh of Voncouver, Wash, won the
Sunny South handicap championship
here Saturday by breaking % targets
out of 100.
6. @. Spencer. a professional of st.
Louis, tied Trosh with 30. Spcncer's
score could not be counted for the
championship. however, as tournament
rules provide that the winner must
he an amateur. A aS score qualified
for second place in the championship
shoot and the list OF entrants break
ing that number of targets included
j. A. Goodwin, Salt Lake City. Utah
and Iris Speaker.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06
BOSTON ATHLETIC CLUB SPRINTER'
Wins CLASSIC IN ANNUAL MEET
Flying Parson' Of the Running Track Approaches
Joie Rays Mile Record Within
IS of Second

clared mo contest" because of double
foul.
Major Briggs trophy. 5o-yard dash.
won by Loren Murchison. Chicago.
Time, 5& seconds.
Ffty-yard dash, interscholastic. won
by William Collins, Worcester acad-
envy Time, As seconds.
FIFTY yards hard hurdles, won by
Earl j. Thompson. Dartmouth; second,
Frank f. Loomis jr., Chicago. Time,
8 3-5 seconds.
Three thousand seven hundred four
yards-Syracuse defeated Massachu-
setts and Dartmouth, respectively. sec
ond and third. Time, minutes 40 S-5
seconds.
Relay races, 1852 yards-Massachu
Hampshire college. Time, minutes
55 seconds. Colby defeated the Uni
versity of Vermont and Rhode Island
college, respectively, second and third.
Time. minutes 5S 3-5 seconds.
Relay races. 1852 yards-Phillips
Andover academy. Time, minutes
81 40 seconds.
Northeastern college defeated Clark
university and Boston university, re-
spectively, second and third. Time,
minutes 56 3-5 seconds.
Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute de-
feated Worcester Polytechnic institute.
Time, 3 minutes IS AS seconds.
Hunter mile-Won by II. C. Cutbill
Boston A. A. Time, minutes % 3-5
seconds.
Williams cup: three-mile run-won
by G. T. Nightingale, unattached.
Time. "A minutes So As seconds.
Relay races, 1,s52 yards-University
of Maine defeated Bates and Tufts,
respectively. second and third. Time
5 minutes SO lis seconds.
Six hundred yards run, handicap
Won by E. A. Hunt, Bowdoin ca
yards). Time, I minute 20 is seconds.
High jump handicap-Won by ]. j.
Murphy. Notro Dame university
scratch height 6 feet Sis inches.
One mile run, handicap-Won by l.
w. Dolan. Boston college (6o yards)
Time. 4 minutes 80 seconds.
Relay race. 1852 yards-University
Of Pennsylvania defeated Dartmouth
Time. minutes A seconds.
Massachusetts, Institute of Technol-
oEy defeated Harvard. Time, min
utes 47 seconds.
Pole vault, handicap-Tie between r
W. Harwood Harvard. and T. P
Gardner. Yale, both scratch. Height
L feet.
Thousand yard dash, handicap-Wor
by ]. T. Higgins, New York A. C.
scratch. Time. minutes Is 1-5 see
onds.
Relay race. s.7o4 yard.-Yalc defeat.
ed Harvard. Time, minutes 81 81
seconds.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06
DEPALMA SECOND DRIVER TO
ENTER 500 mile SWEEPSTAKE
De Palma May Drive French Ballot in Speed Way
Classc-Eddie Heame Is First
Entry

Indianapolis. Feb. 5.-Ralph De-
Palma, international star and one of
Americas favorite race drivers, is the
second to enter the ninth annual 500
mile international sweepstakes of the
Indianapolis motor speedway, May 30.
Eddie Hearne, the last of the million
aries and who has met DePalma in
many speed battle on road, track
and hill, is the only one to precede
Ralph in entering.
In fling his entry, DePalma has not
named the car he will drive. but 1t is
generally believed that this will be a
Palma has been driving the "eight-in-
line speedster for two years and will
start the championship season at Los
Angeles, on Washington's birthday, at
the wheel of the French car. He has
also been selected by Earnest Ballot
to captain his team of four cars in the
French Grand Prix in July.
DePalma gained favor OF the speed
fans in 1912 by defeat rather than VIC
tory. The Italian American drove a
Mercedes in the 900 nine years ago
For 1876 miles he showed the way to all
the American and foreign cars and
drivers only to have victory slip from
his grasp and see $4,000 vanish, with
His "dago luck', as he chose to des-
ignate his misfortune. made him the
favorite of almost every fan.
Three years later he set a track rec
ord and won the Indianapolis classic
after an almost sevca-hour battle with
Dario Resta and his fleet Peugeot
This time DcPalma again drove q
Mercedes. While Ralph had perhaps
five miles an hour less under the hood
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06
BOSTON ATHLETES LAY
new RUNNING TRACK

Boston. Feb. 5.-The Boston Athletic
association, shifting the scene today
of its annual indoor games from the
Mechanics building, found labor trou-
bles Interfering with the installment
of its running track at the Boston
arena.
AS the engagement OF union carpen-
tcrs at rates demanded would cause
conflict with employers, many OF
whom are members of the club, and
the hiring of union mon would
mean taking sides with the employers
the mana cement enlisted club mem
bers. students OF nearby colleges and
other friends of athletics as volunteers
to install the track sections.
The games tonight will mark tho
indoor seasons most representative
competition OF club, colleges and un-
AFFILIATED athletes. Champions of tho
Olympiad. of the country and of ITS
several sections were among the 600
athletes who were in the city today,
n bit fretful for lack of opportunity
10 timber up until the track was laid.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-02-06

of his car. he outgamed Resta in dr1v>
ing and attained the ambition of every
race driver-a 500 mile victory. Incl
dentally no driver has ever twice won
this event.
DePalma, in making his entry, has
advised 7. e. Myers, secretary-general
manager OF tho Indianapolis Motor
Speedway company, that he hopes to
be the first to hang up two five-cen-
tury victories, altho he is not egotisti
cal enough to state that he will win
the event, which last year carried a
total cash award of about 100000.
Ill luck last May was all that pre-
vented DePalma from being the first
The same was true in 1919, when he
set the pace for the first half of the
race. Altho DePalma has Won count
less races, the fans admire him more
for his sportsmanlike attitude nine
years ago when victory was turned
into defeat because iron and steel
could not stand the strain of the speed
test on the brick oval for another four
minutes.
A decade ago a crowd of 100 900 pre-
diction for almost any automobile race
or speed test would have been grounds
to have the predictor placed under the
observation of an alienist The In
dianapolis speedway passed the cen
tury thousand mark seven years ago
and last year 125, 900 fans passed thru
speed classic. The seat sale for the
ninth annual 5oo-n,ile sweepstakes
opened last Monday (January a1) and
indications are that a new worlds rec
ord will be made by the 1921 Ave CEN
tury