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The Washington times., 1922-07-17
CRANDALL'S-
"The Referee"

CONWAY TEARLE yesterday
~ opened at Candall's Theater
for a stay of three days in SELF
nick's screen version Of Gerald
Beaumont's short story, John
McArdle, Referee" offered under
the screen title OF THE Referee.
The star depicts episodes with which
he In familiar, having at one time
himself been an aspirant for nom
ors in the prize ring.
His role Is that OF an ex-fighter
who is compelled to assume fhe
position Of third man In the ring.
His natural inclinations are hon
est, as 10 his sportsmanship. Con-
fronted by associates with the
alternative of being as crooked
or making a fight for honorable
success, the decision is instantly
to take the straight road. The real
drama of THE Referee" then be-
gins, with girl In 1t, Of course,
and a happy ending. Anders Ran
dolph and Gladys Hulette lead the
splendid cast assembled by Ralph
Ince to support the star.
"Torchy's Holdup," the added
comedy attraction. affords Johnny
Hines fine opportunity to demon
strate his varied abilities. Second
honors on the bill go to the special
reel of Washington's bathing beau
ties at the Tidal Basin.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
LOEW'S PALACE
Mary Miles Minter.
NKARY MILES MINTER, OF
N Of the dainty princess of II

NKARY MILES MINTER, one
N Of the dainty princess of the
AVA screen, was pictured yes
terday at Loew's'Palace Theater IN
her latest production entitled,
South Of Suva." 1t is a fascinat-
ing, romantic melodrama of the
South Seas. with Miss Minter IN
the chief role of a story of the hI-
man triangle-two men and a wom-
an. Miss Minter's support includes
John Bowers, Walter Long, wini.
fred Bryson, Fred Kelsey and Law.
renee Steers.
The story reveals the conflict
between two planters. with the
wife of one as the stake in the con-
flict. One planter succumbs to the
degenerating influences of the eli
mate. while the other resists and
wins. The drama rises when the
wife of the dissolute planter ar
rives on the island to regenerate
her husband. She finds this i'm
possible, and takes refuge with a
neighboring planter, who protects
her. Thereafter one gripping In
Cident follows another, including
the wife's capture by her husband,
her surrender by him to Gambia e.
istic natives and her rescue by the
man she loves In a fight that re-
suits in the death of her gracele5s
husband.
The added attraction Of the Pal
ace program is a Sunshine comedy
entitled, Safe in the Safe" Then
there are short reels and a charm.
ing overture by the Palace Sym
phony Orchestra, under the direc-
ton Of Thomas Joseph Cannon.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
KN|CKERBOCKER
RUINS GIVE Up
VALUABLE RING
Many Nementos Of Dead Un-
covered in Removal Of
Rubbish.

The gaunt ruins OF the Inflated
Knickerbocker Theater. where 100
men, women. and children were
crushed to death last winter, today
gave up a relic of one Of it's victims,
whose identity the police are making
every effort OF ascertain.
While taking out rubbish from, the
wreckage of the playhouse, carefully
searching through each shovelful,
Lester Payne, a workman, this morn.
ing noticed a CLEAN of diamonds in
heap Of crushed concrete, and
picked up a beautiful ring, which
promises to be one Of the most valu-
able pieces of jewelry yet uncovered.
The ring was turned over to Po-
liCeman F. B. owens, of the Tenth
precinct, who has been detailed to
take care of recovered property dur.
ing the reconstruction operations at
the theater.
The ring contains a full-carat
white diamond, surrounded by ten
quarter carat stones, in gold
mounting. 1t is in perfect condi-
tion.
The ring is one of a number of
mementoes found. Each shovelful
of rubbish taken from the theater
is being spread out on the sidewalk
and carefully examined before being
loaded into trucks for disposal.
Coins, keys, smaller pieces OF
jewelry, and even a torn end twisted
pocketbook are among the articles
recovered by this means.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Chesapeake Beach
Costumes Daring

~ HESAPEAKE BEACH was
festive yesterday with a great
~ throng of pleasure-seekers.
The over.the.water boardwalk and
the half-mile steamer pier were
ablaze with gaiety. Pretty girls
showed the latest creations OF
Dame Fashion. while on the beach
modern mermaids demonstrated
how little one may wear these
days without breach Of the pro-
prieties.
The amusement fairyland ap-
pealed to hundreds. The great
derby with it's thrilling ride over
the waves, the merry-go round
with it's rows OF prancing animals,
the bowling alleys. billiard parlor.
shooting gallery, photograph
studio, palmistry tent, children's
swings, numerous paddle booths.
japanese booths. ball-throwing
stands and the numerous refresh
ment booths all were well
patronized.
Ralph Garren's Melody Hounds"
served up dreamy, wavy music
for the dancers. The big circular
pavilion. open virtually on all
sides, was surprisingly cool.
Outing parties, particularly
autoists, found the shady picnic
grounds picturesque and restful.
Gravel walks, rustic benches and
tables, and grassy slopes afforded
ideal facilities for those planning
lunch or supper in the open.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
AIR MAIL FOR
YEAR OPERATED
WITHOUT DEATH
Performance of Planes for
Past Twelve Months Equal
to Rail Carriers.

When the last air mail pilot truu'
died up to his hangar last night the
transcontinental service had COM
pieted one years flying without a
single fatality. -n
Planes flying on the various d.
visions between New York and San
Francisco had covered more than
1,750,000 miles and carried over
10000 letters Weighing 1.224,50o
pounds.
During last year, when, this writ.
er. as a special agent for the Air
Mall Service, carried the first through
shipment from coast to coast, sew.
enteen lives were lost, including
those OF three pilots who flew him
across.
The record from July 16, 1921, to
July 16 this year is by far the most
wonderful performance irn the his.
tory of practical flying.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
OWNER PLEADS TO SERVE
SENTENCE FOR HIS DOG

HOBoKEN, N. J., July 17.--Music
and special dishes aren't on the bill.
of.fare at the Hoboken dog pound,
so Charles Strick pleaded with Po.
lice Recorder A. G. Carsten that
he be allowed to serve a twenty-day
sentence imposed on his hound
Spot"
spot" was only playing when he
bit Helen Krug, Strick declared, but
the dog was sent to the pound for
observation just the same.
, "Ill go to jail instead, IL you'll let
him co." he begged the court. Hes
pining away. He's used to music
and good food. but there isn't any
where he is. Please let me 60 tc
Jail for him"
When Recorder Carsten refused
to shift the sentence Strick an
nounced he would appeal TO the
higher courts"
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
S|MUGC[ERSOF
DRUGS USING
ODD SCHEMES
Revenue Officers Find Opium
In Dead Kittens Carried
BY Chinese Women.
BY EDNA LEE BOOKER.
International News Service.

ABOARD THE 8. s. SOOCHOw.
July 17.-Opium smugglers resort
to every possible method of snug
Cling opium into Shanghai from
the southern ports. according TO
Capt. NJ. s. Monkman. of the
steamship Soochow.
Captain Monkman, who has been
sailing up the China coast for more
than twenty-five years. knows more
about opium growing and mug.
Cling than has ever been written,
and he spins some wicked yarns.
One night at dinner he told US
how the Chinese smuggled opium
into the baggage OF missionaries.
which they were certain would not
be inspected; how they hid 1t be-
hind the trunk in his cabin; how
they threw two or three old straw
suitcases filled with opium on deck
and carelessly cover them with an
old canvas.
He told us also how the snug
glers carried opium in cases of
milk tins-and sealed the tins so
cleverly that 1t was difficult for
even the cleverest inspector to tell
where the can had been opened.
the milk poured out, the opium
paste put In and sealed. He told
how they stuffed II into the legs OF
bamboo steamer chairs, covered
their bodies with a paste OF opium
which had to be scraped off and
brought the opium boldly in, as ex-
cess baggage, hidden away under
clothing and household effects.
But the stories which interested
me most dealt with the ships mas
cot sat. Minnie, and three dead
kittens carried by a Chinese
woman.
Minnie. the friendly yellow cat,
who is the pet of the S. s. Soochow,
lives in a big box, filled with plenty
Of sand, stationed just outside the
captains cabin. One morning when
the captain started down to break.
fast. he noticed something shining
in the box and wondered what Minnie
was making such a fuss about.
He started on down to breakfast.
but Minnie ran after him. She
"meowed" 50 persistently that he
followed her back TO her box. Upon
investigation he discovered that q
tin Of opium had been cleverly
tackled in the bottom OF the box
| and covered with sand and that
Minnie had scratched the sand, ex-
posing tNe tin. The captain received
reward of more than one thou.
sand dollars when he. notified Gus.
toms officials, who confiscated the
| opium.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
SPANISH WAR
VETERANS TAKE
BEACH OUTING
Santiago Day" Observed at
Chesapeake Events
Feature Program.

Santiago Day" Is being observed
by the District Department Of the
United Spanish War Veterans today
at Chesapeake Beach. Indications
are that more than 5000 excursion
lists will be at the beach by night.
Brief patriotic addresses by rer'
sons of prominence and eleven ath'
letic events are on the program for
this afternoon. Charles w. Nc
Caffrey is chairman of the arrange
ments committee. Francis c. HUM
is chairman Of the athletic commit
tee.
The athletic events will include q
50.yard dash for members daughters
under twelve, a 50.yard dash for
members sons under twelve, a 100
yard dash open to all under eight
cen, a sack race open to all, a -50
yard dash for members daughters
under sixteen, q shoe race open 70
all boys under sixteen, an egg race
open to all women. 100-yard dash
for SPANISH War Veterans, a 100
yard dash open to all. a fat men !
race open to all weighing over 2Oe
pounds, and a three-legged race open
to all
Prizes TO De aWdrueu winners -"
clude a trimmed hat, cut flowers q
vase, a baseball glove, shoes, neck
tie, caps, a diamond scarfpin, porch
rocker, candy, military brushes,
silk umbrella. handkerchief. 9
pocket knife, gold money. weekend
case, gold cuff buttons. a flashlight
a cut glass basket, a salad set, 9
fern, a gold ring, a safety razor, can
dlesticks and O gold watch fob.
Among the contributors Of prizes
are Kings Palace, National Furni
ture Company, F. H. Kramer Com
pany, walford's, William Hahn &
Co., Globe Clothing Company. Castle
bergs', House & Hermann, Elit
Sheetz, Sol Herzog. Max David. Col
denberg's, w. b. Moses & Son, Will
lam Scott, Rudolph West Co., Sport
Mart, Harris & Co.. Palais Royal
GUIDE Brothers Company, Burnsteir
Jewelry Company. Becker Company
Kahn's Optical Company, Barber &
Ross, Mayer & Co.. Small & Co.
Peter Grogan & Sons, Edwards 4
Tanner, George c. Shaffer, Hecht &
Co., Saks & Co.. Meyer & Co., E. B
Adams, Kann's, Dulin & Martin
Parker & Bridget, Lansburgh 4 Bros
and Berhend's.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
ROAD GANG ENDS BATTLE
OF DOG WITH RATHER

SUNBURY, Pa, July 17.-Work.
men on a State road job at Chillis
quaque, ten miles west Of here, in.
terrupted a battle between a big col
lie dog and a vicious rattlesnake
They were attracted by the omi'
nous whirring of the rattlesnake and
saw the dog with its tail still and
crouching as though to spring.
Twice the snake struck, but miss
ed, the dog evading its fangs with
lightning-like jumps. When The
party approached the snake turned
on the men, who killed IL after q
battle. The reptile measured foui
feet, two inches long and had twelve
rattles and a button.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
SCREENS PET JUVENILE VISITS CAPITAL
TwO Features at
Moore's Rialto
Please Audience
DOUBLE feature bill a

A DOUBLE feature bill at
N Moore's Rialto theatre yes
IA terday attracted large and
appreciative audiences. The. first
subject is a faithful adaptation
Of Sinclair Lewis romance, Free
Air" It is a story of adventure
and intrigue, with bits OF human
emotion, and characters such as
made the authors Main Street"
so popular.
Free Air" as many will recall,
is the story OF a New York society
girl. a nerve tagged father. a rich
suitor, and Milt Daggett, proprietor
of the Glacier Trail Garage in
Schoenstrom, MINI. The latter,
when the girl drives her father
through his home town en- route
for the coast, having all his ideas
Of life turned topsy y-turvy, decid-
ing she is the girl for him. turn
ing his establishment over to an
assistant and speeding westward
after her in the weirdest looking
bug" that ever hit the transcon-
tinental trail.
His fortunate rescue Of Claire
and her father from numerous road
difficulties: his interference with
tho sinister designs Of Omaha
PSte"; the holdup and attempted
abduction of Clair, the mad chase
In the speedy roadster, and the
dash of Omaha Pete" over a cliff
to his well-deserved end are all
effective episodes. The principal
characters are finely portrayed by
Marjorie Seaman, Tom Douglas.
George Pauncefort, Henry Sell.
Dorothy Allen. and Ben Hen
bricks, jr.
"The Four Seasons" two cpl
sodes of which, Spring" and
Summer" are presented as the
added attraction, is a truly beau
tiful nature study. showing in
sequence the effect of the sea-
sons on all animal and plant life.
1t should serve to furnish many
new thoughts for those who attend
the theaters for other than amuse-
ment.
Director George Wild and his
Rialto orchestra provide a per-
feet interpretative score for, the
picture.
A laughable comedy and an in.
teresting news subject complete
the bill.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Columbia Crowds
Heartily Welcome
Miriam BattiSta
LITTLE GIRL, eight year

A LITTLE GIRL, eight years
"a old, who happens to be
4 - blessed with the cloak OF
stardom. has a tough time OF 1t.
Nothing to do but follow the direc-
tors instructions for a few days.
and then go out and watch people
enjoy the results.
For instance, consider the lot Of
happy little Miriam Battista, who,
though hardly started In life, is al
ready a famous Cosmopolitan pic
ture star and Juvenile favorite
the country over. In town for per-
. sonal appearances three times a
day at Loew's Columbia all this
week, tiny Miriam looks forward to
a busy week. Almost like Presi-
dent Harding in her varied activi-
ties. she has a daily card. upon
which are listed her appointments
for each waking hour.
This morning Miriam visited
Walter Reed Hospital, being taken
to the home of convaTescent sol
diers by the Potomac Sales Com
pany in a Stephens Salient Six.
At 1890 she was taken to the
White House to be introduced to
President Harding.
Tomorrow Miriam will visit with
the kiddies at the Children's Hos
pital, being motored there in a
Chevrolet by representatives Of the
Barry.Pate Motor Company. Wed.
nesday. Joseph r. Reynolds will
take Mistress Battista in a Stude.
baker to st. Joseph's Orphanage.
Thursday, in a Buick Of the Emer-
son -Orme Company, Miriam will go
to the Washington City Orphan
age.
Each day movies will be taken Of
Miriam and those with whom she
visits, the pictures being shown at
the Columbia next week.
The Man From Home" the
photoplay feature which opened
yesterday at the Columbia, is
adapted by George Melford from
Ouida Bergere's scenario OF the
stage play in which William Hodge
scored what was probably his
greatest footlight success, and Is
interpreted for the screen by such
players as James Kirkwood, Anna
Q. Nilsson, Norman Kerry and
John Miltern.
The story involves the love Of a
plain Indiana American for his
young girl ward, who becomes in
volved in an intrigue with a disso-
lutte European prince, and who,
while really loving her American
guardian, is brought to the edge Of
folly by the wooing of the Euro
pean profligate. The American
"the man from home"-has wit
messed the girls departure for a
three-year European tour with
much misgiving, though the depar.
ture is softened by the knowledge
thatsthe girl loves him. Surmising
from the girls letters that things
are going i'll. he packs and. leaves
for Europe, where he finally ex-
poses the girls false suitor and
takes her home to wed.
James Kirkwood does excellent
work in the title role, while Anna
Q. Nilsson, as the girl OF the story.
offers a most appealing emotional
characterization. The production
Is characterized by beautiful out.
door settings. Added are short
films and musical features, includ.
ing a symphonic overture under
the direction of Mr.. Leon Brusilof.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
HAZLETON MINISTER
LAUDS BACHELOR GIRLS

HAZLETON, Pa, July 17.-Bache-
lor girls, said the Rev. C. A.
Smucker, Of St. Pauls NJ. e. Church,
last night. are a happy groop, as
we'll as the most useful. and since
God created more women than men
he took II as an indication Of the
divine plan that all the fair sex shall
not wed. The majority Of the
bachelor girls remain single, he said,
because the offers made of marriage
were not satisfactory.
DR.. Smucker offered a list OF
twelve famous maids: Frances e
Willard. Joan Of Arc, Queen Eliza.
beth, Jane Adams, Dororhea Dix
Jane Austen, Susan B. Anthony
Rosa Bonheur. Clara Barton. Flor
ence Nightingale, Charlotte Bronts
and Julia Lathrop.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Belasco Begins
Another Week of
"LGdieS' Night''

nv HE startling adventures OF
Earle Fox. as aSbashful young
Il man, accidentally thrown
into the harem-like surroundlngs
of q Turkish bath on ladies
Night" provided reason enough
for the continuation OF avery
Hopwood's farce at the Belasce
theat ter, establishing something
akin to a record for uninterrupted
stock runs hereabouts.
With three weeks OF "Gertie'
aud her elusive hose suspender as
a starter. the Belasco, intent upon
making Washington like what the
rest of the world has since rsle-
gated to the realms OF distaste,
forges ahead into the second week
Of the current play, built OF sim
liar material.
Arthur Leslie Smiths cast con-
tinues to provide the entertain
ment, with Gerald oliver Smith
a truant from the Garrick Play
ers we'll up popularity. It's
naughty but laughable to many.
and that ought to suit the box
office.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
EXTRACT MAKERS MEAN
TO KEEP TAB ON ALCOHOL

ATLANTIC CITY, July 1.-THE
use of alcohol in flavoring ex-
tracts is necessary, as no substi.
tute has been found. but II is lot
the purpose OF the association to
permit the alcohol drawn by manu-.
facturers of flavoring extracts 20
be diverted TO beverage uses" said
+. s, sMuchmore, OF Newark. Ohio,
addressing the annual convention
of the Flavoring Extract Manutac-
turers' Association at the Haddon
Hall here.
A resolution was adopted COM
mending President Harding for his
stand on the railroad strike. Another
urged the Government to settleI the
coal strike.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Climax BATTLES
At Metropolitan

WY HAT would be the climax
" of THE Woman He Mar
w ried," in which Anita
Stewart appears with a fine sup
porting cast. baffled capacity
crowds at Crandall's Metropolitan
Theater yesterday until the final
denouement was flashed upon the
screen. Herbert Bashford has
proved that a photoplay may get
eway to a conventional start, de-
velop a common enough theme,
yet materialiZe a climax that can
not be foreseen. Miss Stewart
hasn't had so good a vehicle in
many months.
In the role of Natalie Lane. the
star has a part with which she
is entirely sympathetic. When
she tells the rich father Of her
helpless husband that she will
stick and see the lad through
even though the father is intent
on wrecking his life, the audience
Is with her to the last unit. Some
of her effectiveness doubtless is
due to the excellent support con
tributed by Darrell Foss. William
NOtlhllI, bOlldlNl sNldIlbOIhlup
non Day and Charlotte Pierce.
AS husband. father, artist, mis-.
tress and prospective victim Of
the studios, these players offer
character studies that are appre-
ciated by the audience to the full.
Supplementing the major at
traction Is shown a Fox Sunshine
comedy that reveals the harass-
ments of a rich landlord recently
elevated from the obscure station
of hodcarrier to a position OF
wealth. Pathe News, Topics of
the Day" and the Metropolitan
Symphony. under the conductor
ship OF n. Mirskey. contribute
their shares to n good program.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
UNCLE SAM PRoFITING
THROUGH STAMP FANS

Uncle Sam is reaping about 5000 in
"gravy" these days from the sale Of
the new special delivery stamp. which
depicts a postal motorcycle messeh-
ger delivering a letter. That is the
rate at which stamp collectors, or
philatelists, are buying samples of the
new official postal seal.
AS no service is rendered for the
purchase Of these stamps by these
collectors, Uncle Sam is adding to
his asset column without the liability
column being encumbered.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
TAKEN FROM PULLMAN
BED BY REVELERS, SUES

|. AURORA, ILL.,, July IA group
Of drunken merrymakers dragged
him from an upper birth Of a Pull
man sleeper while he was on the
way to Springfield on an Alton train
May 80, 1921, and he has never been
the same since, Jacob Ringfelder, a
Maple Park farmer, said in filing
suit for $4,000 against the car com.
pany.
THE horseplay should have been
stopped by Pullman employees. Plug
fielder says.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
MANDATES GET
RECOGNITION Of
UNITED STATES
Agreement Reached in London
Provides Protection of
American Rights.
BY DAVID NJ. CHURCH,
International News Service.

LONDON. July 17.-George Har.
yey, United States Ambassador to
Great Britain, and Earl Balfour, act.
ing British Foreign Secretary. have
reached an agreement by which
America recognizes as valid the man.
dates OF the "A" and "B" class with
all American rights fully guaranteed,
1t was learned today, as the League
of Nations Council, meeting opened
here.
Mandates and limitations of arma.
ments were two of the chief sub.
jects for discussion of the council
meeting.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
GRAND JURY, FIRST IN
12o YEARS, PROBES DEATH

ST. CLAIRsvILLE. Ohio. July
ia special grand jury-the first
special grand Jury to be called in
the 120 years Of Belmont county's
existence-has been convened here.
1t was called to investigate coal
strike rioting which has resulted in
the death of one man and the in.
jury of three others.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
GIRL BROWNS STEPPING
FROM BOAT TO AOAT

SCRANTON. Pa. July 17.-Mlss
Jessie Garrila. seventeen years old,
OF Old Forge, Pa. was drowned
while boating with a party OF young
men and women on Lake Wenola.
. The boat capsized when she at.
tempted to step from. her boat to an
other. All the others were rescued.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Baby Hangs IhseIf in Crib,

SHAMOKIN. Pa, July 17.-When
he fell between the side rail Of his
crib and a spring. Stanford Rem,
eight. months old, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Rem. was hanged
The mother found the infant dead
from strangiilstion.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
Robber Gets Long Term.

PITTSBURGH, July 17.-Paul
Swiger, ahas Charles Meade, OF
Swarthmore, Pa. was sentenced to
serve not less than seventeen nor
more than twenty-five years in the
Western penitentiary, after he
pleaded guilty to fifty-three charges
of burglary.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17
MOVING PICTURE MACHINE
IN FRENCH SENATE HALL

PARIS, July IA motion pic
ture machine and projection room
have been installed in the palace
Of the Senate. one of the most dig
nified legislative bodies In the
world.
The Washington times., 1922-07-17

WV HAT would be the climax
" of The Woman He Mar
w ried," in which Anita
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1922-02-23
BIG CARGO OF CHEAP HIDES ON
WAY FROM SOUTH AMERICA

A cable from Buenos Ayres states
that the United States Shipping board
freighter West Corum'' has left
Buenos Ayres with cargo of hides for
Boston. The vessel is carrying enough
hides to manufacture | 200, 600 pairs of
shoes. The Buenos Ayres cable states
that this shipment is regarded as only
the first of many such shipments to fol-
low. Owing to the deprecated curren-
cy Of South American countries, it is
possible to place valuation upon these
hides that will enable them to enter
the United States at a price at which
American hides can not compete. But,
will all this lessen the price of shoes