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The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
NEW YORK PLAYS
BY WALTER F. EBERHARDT.

NEW YORK, April LII Mr.. j.
]. Shubert had done nothing else
worthy of note during the present
season. he would still be entitled to
a niche in the theatrical hall of
fame for his presentation Of "The
Rose Of Stamboul." Unlike the vir-
gin OF ditto. (Which was q movie of
several seasons ago). the rose bios
SONS in verdant soil and gives
every indication of exceptional
longevity. 1t is. easily one of the
most satisfying performances of the
year. one which will appeal to every
mind. Lyrics, music, settings and
rendition combine to surmount the
difficulties presented by the unusual.
size Of the Century Theater. Tessa
Kosta. following her success in the
revival of The Chocolate Soldier"
demonstrates her fitness for operet-
tas. True. Donald Brian is missing.
but there is Marion Green. who, il
not so 1.-THE of foot. carries of the
solo honors. James Barton has been
conscripted from the Shubert's
vaudeville repertoire to star in his
screamingly humorous clowning act.
while the same source Is also re-
sponsible for the Lockfords. Wat
son Barratt's stage settings are a
joy to the eye in the sumptuous
offering.
II the kitchen cabinet is ever
adapted to stage purposes we can
expect a f1od of mystery dramas
like The Hindu" Revolving book
cases. cabinets that open without
apparent cause and squirting flames
from nowhere are quite popular this
season and may be counted on to
grow as soon as mechanical facil-
tiles are invented to keep pace with
the demand. Asa thriller, Walker
whiteside stars in a play OF gen.
erous action and secret service In
India that Is as opt as not to re-
call THE Green Goddess" albeit
George Arliss Is to be reckoned in
comparing the two dramatically.
Mr.. whiteside acts gracefully in a
play that should be Judged princi-
pally upon its entertainment value.
William Anthony Mcguire and
Samuel Shipman are collaborating on
Fay Bainter's new play. to be pro-
duced at the beginning Of the new
season by William Harris.
Larry Evans, we'll known as a
novelist. has written a play entitled
"Are You Failure?" 1t will be pro-
duced by George c. Tyler.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
Wants Fewer Bows.
Dramatic Editor:

Dramatic Editor:
1t seems to me that something
should be done to discourage the
cu-tain-bow habit. now so general
in the theate-, both in Washington
and elsewhere. For some reason
managers seem to feel that it is
necessary to emphasize the popu-
larity of their plays by permitting
actors. from the star down to the
humblest spear-carrier. to appear
in an inane-looking COW at the end
of each act, bowling and smiling
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
Professor to Stage Drama.

Edward Abner Thompson. teacher
of voice in the Curry School Of Ex-
preston. Boston. Mass. will pre-
sent the drama, "Disraeli." by l..
N. Parker, at the Playhouse, 1914 N
street. next Tuesday night at s
o'clock.
Mr.. Thompson, who is blind. is
returning from a tour of the South
ern States, where he appeared on
platforms of many colleges and
universities and before numerous
clubs and general audiences. Al
though sightless. he has attained
the position ofione OF the most fin
ished and powerful readers on the
American platform today by sheer
persistence and superior merit in
his art
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
Theater Man .Marries.

Fallas Broche, manager Of Gran
dall's Metropolitan Theater. last
week quitely Joined the ranks of
the benedicts. At s o'clock last
Tuesday afternoon Mr.. .Broche and
Miss Roam Lieberman were married
in the home Of the brides mother
at S60S Warder street northwest.
The ceremony was performed by
Rabbi Simon in the presence OF the
immediate relatives of the bride and
groom. Mr.. Broche has been mem
ber. of the Crandall organization
for the past six years. having first
been employed as usherat the Ninth
and E streets house. Mr.. and Mrs.
Broche. after April 1. will be at
home at 72s Park road northwest
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
To Revive MelOdramas.

Three of Al Woods melodramas
will be produced by Warner Broth
ers. They are Nellie, the Beauti-
full Cloak Model" her sister.
Bertha, the Sewing Machine Girl"
and broadway After Dark" There
are no more of these thrillers pro-
duced on the stage nowadays, and
II will be splendid to have them
back again. Another purchase of
the Warner Brothers is Sinclair
Lewis novel Main Street" Pro-
duction on all stories will begin in
the autumn.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

Tho Herald will be pleased to publish
on this page letters from readers con-
cerning the theater. Communications
should be typewriter II possible and
should not exceed 800 words. Stamps
must accompany requests for return Of
manuscripts, and anonymous letters will
not be considered.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

nosticate the success that would
meet the favorites Of yesteryear.
]. N D.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
Current Amusefnents
At a Glance.

NATIONAL - "The Grand
Duke" David Belasco's produc-
ton, starring Lionel Atwill.
POLPS-"The Last Waltz"
Oscar Straus' operetta, featur-
ing Eleanor Painter.
B. F. KEITH'S-Vaudeville.
BELASCO-Vaudeville.
COSMOS - Vaudeville and
pictures. ..*
STRAND - Vaudeville and
pictures.
GAYETY -" "The Sporting
Widows"
CAPITOL - "Milc-a-Min-
ute Girls"
COLUMBIA-"Moran of the
Lady Lefty" with Rudolph
Valentino and Dorothy Dalton.
METROPOLITAN-Wesley
("Freckles") Barry in PEN
rod"
RIALTO-D. w. GriAith's
Orphans of the Storm"
PALACE-"Hail the Wom-
an" with all-star cast.
CRANDALLS = Villa m
Desmond in Women Men
Love"
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

@Y SOME queer coincidence of the theater
IL Belasco production follows another
Belasco production at the National this
- week The Cold Diggers." which ended
its engagement there last night. will be fol-
lowed by Lionel Anvil in Mr.. Beasco's produc-
tion of The Grand Duke" beginning tomorrow
evening. At Polls, the Oscar Straus operetta,.
The Last Waltz starring Eleanor Painter.
which was originally scheduled for opening
performance in Washington months ago. comes
to town with the record of brilliant
New York success to its credit.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02
Bx EARLE DORSEY.

UT OF the wsltsr OF smotionalism and the
play Of dramatic force and Circumstance
that characterizes every D. W. Griffith
~ screen play. from .sThs Birth Of n Nstion"
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

BELASCO" new cameo revue Some Girl"
and a trio of headiners will comprise the
vaudeville program at the Belasco this after
Some Girl" is a condensed adoption of
the Broadway success, The Rose Girl" Louis
simon Is the chief funmake- assisted by Nina
Olivette. Shep Camp, Florence Shubert. Ray
Crane A. Barbour Halliday Jane Taylor,
EleaRor Bennett and others. Vaudeville acts of
eminence include Bobby ONen and His Four
Queens: Sam White and Eva White in comedy;
Louis Simon in Too Many Chaufeurs":
Rudinon with pictures in smokes: the News
Weekly and Pithy Paragraphs.
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

STRAND-At the Strand Theater, beginning
today. Senator Murphy, the comedian, pro-
claimed The Peoples Choice" will discuss
topics Of the day the headline feature.
other acts include Hazel Green and her Beau
Brummels in "A WhirI of Gayety": Donald
Roberts and Hazel Boyne IN comedy satire
Love at Sea-; James and Bessie Aitken offering
"On Paradise Roof; Hector Carleton and Mecca
Tate in a laughabls skit Opera and Uproar"
and Shirley Mason In The Ragged Heiress"
with John Harron, Edwin Stevens Cecil Van
Auker. Claire Mcdowell and Aggie Herring
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

POLPS-The Oscar Straus operetta. The Last
Waltz" with Eleanor Painter in the leading
role. will be presented at Polls for weeks
engagement. beginning tonight. The score is
by the composer of Tho Chocolate Soldier" 1t
comes here direct from the Century Theater,
New York. The book OF THE Last Waltz" is
by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grunwald The
American adaptation made by Edward
Delaney Dunn Miss Eleanor Painter is sup
ported by a company that includes Eddie Mel
son, Walter woolf, Harry Fender. Eleanor
Grifhth. Florence Morrison. Harrison Brockbank,
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

teresting bill of attractions at the four
W variety theaters of the city this week.
" The Marion Morgan Dancers head
Lined at Keith's. while the chief Belasco attrac-
oon 10 . new cameo musical comedy. Some
o1si. Other notable bills offered at the
ossnss and the Strand
The Washington herald., 1922-04-02

NATIONAL-Another Belasco attraction "
occupy the stage of the National for one we
beginning tomorrow night, when David Belas
presents Lionel Atwill in THE Grand Duke. !"
Partisan comedy by Sacha Guitry. The unusi
interest which always attaches itself to su
an event has been even more manifest in IT
Grand Duke" owing to the fact that Mr.. Atw
appeared with great success last season
"Deburau," earlier play. from the pen of
same author. The English version of the pl
has been made by Achmed Abdullah The ii
role is said to afford Mr. Atwill splendid OPP,
tunities for effective work. y distinguish
cast supports Mr.. Atwill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
BESSEMER DEALERS ID BE ORGANIZED
Meeting of Food Dealers Is Called For Purpose of
 Organization

A meeting of the retail grocers and meat dealers of Bessemer and district will be held at the court house tomorrow night, at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of organizing Bes- semer Retail Food Dealers associa- tion
 Thomas J. Grimes of Birmingham, president of the Alabama Food Deal- CTS association. will address the body and organize. Others of the state officers that will attend will be: P. H. Shropshire, past president of the organization and president of the Birmingham Retail Grocers, Butchers association. B. c. Apperson, secretary of the state and local association and Robert A Emond, chairman of the board of directors of the state organ ization.
 J. T. Miller of Hillman station. Bessemer, was appointed temporary chairman of the organization with 0. c. Hill as temporary secretary at the last meeting of the merchants, at which time it was decided that a strong organization was needed and plans made to organize permanent association.
 All retail grocers and meat dealers of Bessemer and surrounding ter ritory are expected to be in attend- ance. Refreshments will be served by local manufacturers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
BALES HEADS NEW
 CIVIC ASSOCIATION
West End Citizens Formally Organize League Last
 Night at Tabernacle

An enthusiastic and representative crowd of citizens of West End met at the West End tabernacle last night and perfected the organization of the West End Civic league.
 George Lewis Bailes was elected president; Prof. N. H. Price, first vice president; J. B. Drake, second vice president: J. W. Davis. secretary and C. l.. Osmet. treasurer.
 Judge J. D. Aird of the circuit court addressed the meeting on. "The Duty of a Community to it's Citizens:s while Walter Brewer spoke on, The Citizens duty to his Community Both addresses were inspiring and encouraging.
 President Bailes spoke briefly in accepting the responsibilities and pre- dicted pleasing results would follow the combined efforts of the league membership.
 The board of directors consists of W. E. Mauk, w. J. Bell, T. J. Brig- key. D. S. Looney, C. r. Lorenz, Roy Osborne. Dr. M. .CA schoolar, Wallace Johns. c. l.. Hagan. pr. w. c. Gewin Mrs. Gewin, and Mrs. E. H. McBee.
 4 constitution and bylaws was adopted, term of office limited to six months and next meeting was set for the evening of the second Mon day in July, to which meeting all friends of the community are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
ENROLMENT IN
 CHURCH VACATION
 SCHOOLS VERY LARGE

Tn spite of the down-pour of rain which greeted the children Monday morning, principals of the Church Vacation schools were surprised at the number of children who bravel the weather in order that they might le in the church school the opening day. First Methodist church was slightly in the lead with an enroll ment of Al. while the Five Poniss community ran a close second with 1s2. The school at the First Chris t!an and First Baptist came third with an enrollment of 50, but bids fair to growing rapidly
 Two other denomfnational schools. one at the Ensley Highlands Presby terlan church and the other at the Wcodlawn Methodist had an enroll ment of 119 and 100 respectively. The school in Ensley was postponed a week because of the unfinished condition of the First Christian church in which the school was to have been held.
 Mrs. S P Moore. who has been working with D. R. Price and the Birmingham Sunday School associa- tion in the promotion of this work. Is enthusiastic and highly pleased over the first days showing.
 Children between the ages of five and 13 who desire to join any one of these schools will receive cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
Wynn Comments on The Supreme Court
 Opinion on Screening

The recent opinion handed down by the supreme court in the food screening and handling cases ap- pealed by Frank Rietta and others. was received by City Attorney Wynn yesterday and he gave out q state ment after reading the decision.
 ''The city scores victory in its fight to assure the Birmingham peo- pie clean. sanitary handling of fruit and food products" he said. When the appeal from the city court to the chancery court was taken, tho chan cory court held that the screening and protecting ordinances were valid, but that each day of violation die not accrue as srparate violation of the act.
 "This would have taken the teeth from the law and destroyed our real intent, as a man could be arrested and fined, then if he did not screen and protect his wares, we could do nothing further.
 "The city appealed the case to the supreme court and that judicial body upheld us in toto. maintaining that unless the ordinance was obeyed each and every day man operated. he could be arrested and . separate charge filed against him."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20

1. Opening announcements and tuning in.
 American and National leagues.
 8. Market reports.
 4. "Pilgrim's Chorus from Tan hauser" twagner). Played by How ard Brockway.
 5. Under the Leaves CThome) Played by Theo Henrion.
 6. whispering tSchonberger- Schonberger). Played by Herber' Clair.
 T. "The Lark" (Glinka- -f3alakirew) Played by Richard Buhlig.
 &. .It Was Not to Be" (Nessler) Played by Howard Brockway
 g. Melody in F'' (Rubinstein) Played by Leo Ornstein.
 10. .sMoment Musical" Op. 3f No. 3 (Schubert). Played by Leopold
 II. My Isle of Golden Dreams (K Kahn- Biaufuss). Played by ship man and Joyce.
 12. "Drigo serenade' (Translatod by Paolo Romano). Played by Felix Gerdts.
 "Ziegfeld Follies of 1921" (Clarke- Haniey). Played by Vincent You
 i4. "Nocturne," op. s7, No (chopin). Played by Leopold Goi- swsdy.
 IS. "Polk De Concert" op. No. (Bartlett). Played by Felix Gerdts
 l6. "Swanee River Moon" tClarke) Played by Harry Shipman.
 IT. "valse Brillante,' Opp. S4, No. ? A Miner (Chopin). Played by Leo Ornstein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
ALLEGED WIFE BEATER
 IS HELD ON WARRANT

A warrant has been issued for Joe Dusenbury, 15o1h Fifth avenue. north, who brutally assaulted his wife Sunday night and who shortly afterwards was found unconscious in the L. & N. yards with his right arm badly injured.
 The warrant was preferred by Dusenbury's 1ather-in-la Wiley Smith, and Dusenbury will be taken in custody to answer the charges as soon as he can leave the Hiilman hospital, where he was transferred yesterday afternoon, having been originally taken to the St. Vincents by Ridout
 Mrs. Dusenbury's injuries were such that she remained unconscious for five hocrs; but yesterday morn ing when told she was able to leave the hospital she said she preferred to remain by her husband.
 Dusenbury is reported resting fairly we'll
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
Leagues State Board to Meet
 In Magic City
By MIGNON HALL

Birmingham is usually picked for important meetings.
 One reason Is because 1t is so cen. trally located and the next is there'f so much enthusiasm In the town and such splendid good workers.
 All these reasons probably enter into the fact that the state board of the League of Women Voters is to assemble here Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Hillman hotel.
 A new state board was named re- gently at Montgomery, when Mrs Charles Bricken was elected the new state president of the league. It is she who is calling the board to meet Saturday here.
 The league this season is particu- larly interested in getting laws passed for the protection of children and of women in industry, and there's 8 no doubt that a good deal will be said on this question.
 An innovation, so far as the local executive board. League of Women Voters, is concerned is that no more luncheons will be held right now, and the board will meet just previous to the regular metings each month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
POLICE. DE:PAR MENT GIVEN SCORE WHEN
 BOX IS RECEIVED

The police department received scare" yesterday
 A small box with hay protruding from the sides was delivered cy the express messenger.
 Ii borethe label: ;iles ani Pat terson. city detective department"
 G. c. Giles is in Montgomery. so " B. Patterson approached he ob- j. ct warily and procuring hammer. l egan to cautiously -oPe n il. 1sI
 Police and detectives gathered cu- riousiy around and as Patterson went 6eerer into the mass of hay. cries of:
 Look out. it's bonlht' and May it's nitroglycerin," failed to quiet Patterson's fears as he pried o, the object.
 It was an automobile battery that the, detectives had loaned to man on his way to Atlanta some time ago. and-th whole force breathed easier as the harmless battery was brought to sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
LECTURE ON BETTER COWS AND DA|RY|NG
Representative of Jersey Cat tie Club to Illustrate LeC-
 ture With Slides

In the interest of better cows and dairying in the county, R. o. Canan, representative of the American Jer- sey Cattle club will give an Illus trated lecture tonight at o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce audi torium. Lantern slides will be shown of milch. cows. barns. methods of feeding and on other subjects of in- tcvest to stockmen.
 Mir. Canan, who Is being sent out by the extension department of Au burn in cooperation with the United States department of agriculture. will make a 10-days tour of Alabama In the interest of the dairy industry. He spoke last night In Sheffield. Other points to be visited are We'd nesday. Anniston; Thursday. Selma; :; Friday. Demopolis; Saturday, Tusaa- loosa; June 26, Fairhope; June 27. Greenville and June 2s. Montgomery.
 J. L. Lilies, county agricultural agent. is arranging for the meeting to be held tonight at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium and he cx- poets a large crowd of those in- terested in the dairy industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
AUDITORIUM SITE
 FAR FROM SETTLED
 BYCOMMISS|ONERS
Conflicting Suggestions Cause Confusion and Board Is Un- decided What Action
 to Take

The auditorium site proposition Is far from settled.
 City commissioners are still "in the dark" as to what action will be taken on the proposed gift to the city of smith park as site for the new has passed since the offer was made, it is expected to be some time yet be- fore A definite answer will be given.
 This was indicated at city hall yes terday when the commissioners were sounded" on their views.
 President McLendon, who announced last week he favored the Smith park site, is lat sea- again. He stated he did not know which would be the most advantageous site, and he was undecided whether or not he would vote for the acceptance of the Smith heirs gift.
 When we receive an indorsement for the Smith site, another quickly follows against it." said President Me Lendon. and 1t leaves us more con fused than before."
 Commissioner Harrison Is non-com- initial. He does not know which is the best site and declares he has not made up his mind.
 Commissioner Dickson Is reported to be against the Smith park site and for the Eighth avenue site. He would not discuss auditorium plans, but said he would be ready to vote when the time comes.
 Commissioner Cloe does not want to build the auditorium in Smith park, according to his attitude toward the proposition. He has not declared definitely against the acceptance of the park, but 1t is understood he would vote for some other location.
 Mrs. Echols is undecided about the matter and declared she Is concerned only in putting the auditorium on site that would be acceptable to the Ia rIrnst ha... 1af
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20

If the complainant Is right in it's contention that the respondents have forfeited their franchise contract, these rights must be adjudicated in the federal court"
 Lee c. Bradley. receiver. and Fran els Brown in arguing the case for the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, contended that the eight cent fare was granted by the public service commission and then ordered put Into effect by Judge w. 1. Grubb. of federal court, and that the company could not be punShed by one court for doing what it had been commanded to do by another one of competent Jurisdiction.
 Forney Johnston and City Attor- ney w. J. Wynn in voluminous briefs for the city argued that the mere fact of the company goiag into re- ceivership should not prejudice the rights of the city. Charges were made In effect that the utility was hiding behind receivership, which the city had no power to end.
 Thirty days was given by Judge Locke in which the city may amend It's bill of complaint or file an answer to the plea of Jurisdiction which was sustained. It is considered probable that the city will appeal the case to the supreme court in an effort to re- establish the five-cent rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
JOSSEL.YN LEAVES FOR CONVENTION City Librarian to Make Ad- dress Before National
 Association

Lloyd W. Josselyn, city librarian, leaves Birmingham Friday for De- troit, where he will speak before the annual conference of the Amer ican Library association, which con venes in that city next Monday and lasts throughout the week.
 MT. Josselyn has not chosen his subject but it Is understood it will be along progressive library meth oGs. and will use portions of his experiences with the local library Tn presenting his talk.
 Miss Gladys Pool, assistant libra rian will also attend the conference and will remain in Detroit to take 8 six weeks special library course at the University of Michigan.
 The Birmingham library has been kept up to date by the addition of new and modern books and maga- zines and Mir. Josselyn has lately added a long list of radio books and wireless subjects which he has of- fered to the radio fans of the city.
 A reading course in public account ing is now under way with ether courses, including Journalism are being planned for the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-20
Shooting of GaIIups Was Accident, States
 Coroner in Verdict

Coroner J. D. Russum held yester- day that the shooting of Charles Galloway Gallups, l7. by James Brown, IS. at the Pratt City ball park Saturday afternoon was accidental and exonerated Brown of all blame.
 Testimony showed that Gallups was shot while Brown was handing him a small automatic pistol which they were using in shooting at a tin can in the ball park. The gun went off. 1t is stated, striking Gallups in the right side. The youth died as he reached the T. c. I. dispensary. Tes- tImony of Brown as to the accident was borne out by that of T. B. Gair- wis, negro.
 The two boys were chums. 1t is said, and Brown spent the night pre- vious to the shooting at the resi- dence of his dead friend. Brown who had been held at the Ensley jail pend- Ing an investigation by the coroner Was released