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cocaine and morphine, and 10
charged jointly with Mrs. Sorer
with possessing and selling a dram
of morphine and with conspiracy to
sell narcotics in violation of the
Harrison anti-drug act. Two drains
OF morphine besides the one said
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big dope chain which has been
smuggling narcotics into the Unit
ed States from Canada. arraigned
hefore U. 8. Commissioner A G.
Bush were released on bond.
Zeahringer was charged with the
and transportation OF
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to have been sold by the pair are
being used as evidence.
Zeahringer's bond on the indi-
vidual charge was fixed at $1,000,
and on the joint charge, at $4,000.
Zeahringer's hearing is set for
March 10 and Mrs. Soper's on
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Ancient Dispute Revised

Washington. Feb. 24.-The LONE
standing dispute between North
and South Carolina. as to which
state produced Andrew Jaclren1
was debated in the house, but tbere
was no decision.
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DEFER CONCERTS
TILL APRIL DATE

On account of the death of Vic
torfa wilhelm, daughter of Rev. P.
II. Wilhelm. pastor of Emmanuel
Lutheran church, the concerts of
the Concordia Lutheran orchestra
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

March II. John P. Looney has
been engaged by Zearhinger as his
attorney.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

Airplanes hover over California
rice fields to ward OF wild ducks
coming from the north:
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

Joe Zeahringer and Mrs. Bessie
goper, Davenport, believed by the
police to be important links in the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

WOmen's Hickory sew on hose sup
porters, made of heavy mercerized
elastic web, regular price IT,
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Dainty Bias tape, made of extra fine
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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-02-24

New Spring styles in neat wool
mixtures, of brown and gray,
with two pair full lined pants.
Styled in the belted all around
effects. These suits were pur-
chased on a mighty concession
so we are able to offer them to
you at a low figure.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Where the Money Goes

but it guards against camera faults
of all kinds and gives the director
many selections to choose from for
the final film. Exactly 3,216 feet of
finn were exposed in the photograph
ing. At the current rate of four
cents foot, the cost of the film be-
fore exposure, it is not difhcult to
reckon the amount. Multiply this by
two and the result is the salary
drawn by the combined crew of photog-
raphers who used the film.
Another twentieth of the total cost
was expended on the construction OF
the stage setting itself-a consider
ably larger sum than that earned by
the stellar players in the cast. AMI
mails contributed materially to the
cost Of the entire episode. Two
tigers alone drew Salaries" of $3.50
spent by their trainer. A dozen
horses. led by magnificent and
high spirited stallion, received as
much for their services as many OF
the human actors.
The stallion. ridden by Thomas
So valuable is this animal that it was
necessary to insure him and the in
surance cost $25 more than the sum
paid for the horse. Three grooms
were required to care for this minia-
ture stable, also at substantial saIa-
ries.
To illuminate the magnificent scene
and the multitude of people involved
a. tremendous battery of lights and
a small army Of electricians were re.
quired. Approximately one-haf OF
the amount expended in stars, sasa-
ries was needed to pay this bill.
These are but some Of the OUT
standing features of the cost OF mo
ton picture production. There are
host Of minor charges, each con-
tributing materially to the gand total.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Lionel At1vW.

=" LITTLE tragedy, little COM
"A edy. dash of stock. perhaps a
taste of revue. a little vaudeville" all
these, according to Mr.. Lionel Atwill,
go to make up the truly great
actor"
In line with these observations, the
versatile hero of "Deburau' and THE
Grand Duke" is at present taking a
plunge into the two-a-day, via the
Keith circuit by special permission Of
David Belasco, who at present con-
trolls his destinies.
This, however, is not the first time
Mr.. Atwill has faced vaudeville au-
dience. Mrs. Langtry brought him to
America originally under a twelve
week contract as leading man in a
play called Mrs. Thompson" 1t
proved a failure so MT. Atwill played
out the remainder of his contract with
Mrs. Langtry in a vaudeville sketch
"The white-Faced Fool" is the first
the performance and the criticism.
After s<engagement with Mrs.
Langtry he appeared in his own pro-
duction OF "The Lodger." in New York
experience in company organized
by George Foster Platt, in such plays
as you Never Can Tell" Such Is
Life" and several of the Schnitzler
plays. Then. as leading man for
Grace George. in Ewes Daughter
and 'LElevation." and later in The
Indestructible Wife"
He won an enviable reputation in a
series of Ibsen plays. produced by
Arthur Hopkins, including The Wild
Duck "Hedda Gabler" and "a Dolls
House. Following an engagement
in a. play called Another Mans
Shoes" he was selected by Mr.. Be-
lasco as leading man for Frances Starr
in Tiger, Tiger"
Evening star., 1922-08-20
NeO Leading w oman.

GT1LL very young, yet possessing
~ record of stage and screen sue
cesses but seldom crowded into the
lifetime of the average actress. Mar
tha McGraw, who has risen from OBJ
scure child parts to stardom within
the span of a few short years. has
joined Garry McGarry's Garrickers
and will play an important role in
"A Successful Calamity
Miss McGraw first played here with
Maude Adams and the original COM
pany in Peter Pan" in which produc-
ton she had one of her most notable
child partS-that Of Michael. The
last time she visited here was with
Arthur Guy Empey, in Pack Up Your
Troubles"
In addition to her successes on the
road, Miss McGraw has a Broadway
record, most notable. perhaps, for
her engagement with John and Lionel
Barrymore, in The Jest" at the Ply
mouth Theater. More recently Miss
McGraw spent a couple of years in
moving pictures with the Famous
Players. Previous to that she was
with II. o. U": with Mary Nash. in
THE Flame; with Twin Beds" "Ofi-
Ger 666." The Country Boy" and
Home Again, at the Playhouse, New
York: with Violet Hemming. in
other stage successes. She also play
ed with the original all-star roper
toire cast at the New Theater, New
York.
Her first experience was at the Fifth
Avenue Theater as a child with
Charles Richman and Amelia Bling
ham, and later in Columbus, Ohio.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
York.
Strand Changes.
DLANs have been drawn. contract

DLANS have been drawn, contracts
let and work started on the com.
plete remodeling Of the lower floor of
the Strand Theater building. the
abolishment of the present small en-
trance to the theater on 9th street
and it's removal. to the corner of 9Th
and D streets. g
The plans call for the refinishing of
the first floor. exterior on the 9th
street side in limestone. with mod
ern office building entrance to the
floors above and a. large ornamental
steel and glass marqufSe extending up
9Th street and also d street, covering
the entire. corner, toward which. the
lobby will lace:
The new lobby will be large and
spacious. tastefully decorated and
perfectly illuminated. it is announced.
by one of the most modern indirect
lighting systems. An artistic box
Office, also of special construction, will
be set farther back in the center. Civ
Ing the patrons full protection from
the elements
A large electric sign will be mount
ed directly sabove the. new entrance.
facing diagpnafiy toward rennsyi-
vania avenue. with two additional art
electric signs under the marquise, one
facing 9Th street and one facing D. &
Briefly, the change will allow direct
entrance to the rear of the theater
on the orchestra floor and an equally
convenient access to the balcony and
gallery floors without disturbing pa
irons on the lower floor. as well as
access to rest. and retiring rooms. The
present D street lobby will be re-
tained without change and will con-
tinue as the main exit from the house.
The work. Isl being rushed in the
hope that all WALL be !. completed by
sunday, September 8. when the 1S31-
"a season will open.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Ne,o York Synrbhony.

AfME. FREDA HEMPEL will be one
A'A of the soloists during the coming
season with the New York symphony
Orchestra in it's Ave concerts at the
New National Theater, according to
the announcement Of Il Arthur
Smith. Inc
The list of other distinguished So
loists engaged includes Paul Koehan-
ski. Albert Spaldings Mischa Levitski,
Elsa Stralia and Richard Crooks.
A notable feature of the coming
series will be a Wagner program. in
which Mr.. Damrosch will present the
third act of "Siegfried" in concert
form, with soloists.
. walter. Damroschi who will enter
upon his thirty-eighth year as the
regular conductor of the orchestra,
viii direct the concerts of October "a,
November IA and December IL. Al
bert Coates, the eminent conductor Qf
the London Symphony Orchestra, will
direct the concerts Of January 16 and
February 20.
Reservations for the season Of nve
Tuesday afternoon orchestral con-
.certs are being received now at the
once of T: Arthur Smith. Inc, 1906 G
lNetreet northwest
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Ten Star Series 1928.

FOR the eighth season Of the Star
Concerts the policy OF presenting
the most meritorious musical events
at the lowest possible cost to the pub
Nc Is announced by T. Arthur Smith.
Inc.
Isadora Duncan and her company of
twenty-five celebrated Russian dane
ers will be one of the notable attrac-
tions for the series of seven Friday
afternoon concerts. A cast of carefully
selected singers will present Il Pag-
liacci." in Italian. The opera will be
preceded by the new American ballet.
''An Hour Before the Cock Crows" "
given by the Ruth ST. Denis dancers.
with incidental music by Henry HadIey.
The artists engaged for the series
include Paul Kochanski, the violinist.
who makes his fourth appearance In
Washington for this firm; Hans Kind
Tier, cellist; Helena Marsh. the Ameri-
can contralto: Emilio De Gogorza,
baritone: Alfred Cortot. the famous
French pianist. who returns after an
absence of two years: and Marguerite
D'Alvarez. the world-famous PERU
Wan contralto who was heard last
season.
The concerts will be given at the
New National Theater the afternoons
of November and 10. December 1.
January and 10. February and
March ..
Reservations for the season are be-
ing received at the Office of T. Arthur
smith, Inc. 1906 G st. NV.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
METROPOLITAN-Anita Stewart,
in Rose o. the Sea-"

"Rose O the Sea" will be the at
traction this week at Crandail
Metropolitan Theater. with Anita
Stewart as its chief figure. 1t Is a
First National production, directed
by Fred Niblo. and concerns Rose
Eton, an orphan rescued from a sink
ing ship by an old seadog, who reared
the child to young womanhood. Upon
the death of her guardian Rose.
thrown on her own resources, seeks
a living in the city, where she meets
Elliott Schuyler. young waster.
whose advances she repulses- AFTER
an encounter, which she fears has
ended in tragedy. she meets the elder
Schuyler and makes an impression
so favorable that she is included
among the guests at a fashionable
week end house party. where. through
a vain attempt to eXtricate the
Scuyler renegade from gambling
predicament. she appears not to have
Justified the fathers earlier conf
dence From this situation is built
dramatic structure of interest and
suspense Rudolph Cameron. Thomas
Holding. Margaret Landis and Kate
Lester are in the cast.
An orchestral accompaniment ar
ranged by n. Mirskey. with an over
ture, and Buster Keaton's The
Frozen North" will be added attrac-
tions.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Lovely Am, Rut1edge.

I OOKs like those charming young
- stars ofsHollywood who were hop
Ing to be- chosen to play the part OF
the lovely, Ann Rutledge in the big
Lincoln picture to be made by Rock
ett- -Naylor Productions are to be: dis
appointed. General Manager Ray
Rocket announces that II a sufta abie
Ann can be found among the fair
maids of Springfield. ILL.,, or vicinity.
she will be cast to play this impor-
tant role. No contest will be held,
as it would not be possible to- cast
the winner unless she could both
look and act the part. A lady who
knew this charming girl. who was
.wooed. won and lost by. Abraham
Lincoln, described her as having
"auburn hair, blue eyes. fair COM
plexion. She was pretty. slender.
about ave feet, two. inches tall and
weighed 120 pounds. ." J..
Where Is the lucky girl that looks
like :this and, can. act Ito sboot1 q,
Evening star., 1922-08-20
WHAT makes photoplay production
w .ostlvo Who gets the money?

WHAT makes photoplay productloh
w 80 costly? Who gets the money!
Contrary to the popular belief. ac-
tors salaries are not the chief items
of expense: as a recent analysis OF
.inpje davis cost is said to have con-
clusively proved.
In order that this test might be
made under the fairest possible con-
d;t;ons. one of the most expensive
davis work ever recorded was select
ed-the filming OF the Roman bac-
chanar in Cecil B. De Miles produc-
tion of "Manslaugfter."
Engaged in this work were Thomas
Meighan, Leatrice Joy. Lois Wilson,
John Miltern and Casson Ferguson:
The total salaries OF this gaia1y OF
talent amounted to less than one.
thirtieth of the sum expended on that
day! Salaries to ssfctofs: under con-
tract for the picture, yet not engaged
in the particular days work. but
listed under the heading Of talent
hundred d-and-twentieth part OF tne
total for the day!
A further examination brought to
| light the fact: that the largest SIN
gle item for the day was costumes.
Slightly more than one sixth OF the
entlre amount: went 1or tHS AAahIhs
and renting of costumes..a -.
Another considerable item. was the
salaries paid to the minor actors; In
the Roman baechAnal the roll call OF
this group numbered more than 3p0'
such well known PLAYERS as
Clarence Burton. Kala Pasha. Iheo-
! dofe Won .Eltz, Vera sisson. Patricia
Palmer, Julanne Johnston. clmord
Gray, Walter Long and Raymond Nye.
It included also ballet Of 100 dancing
girls, who had been specially drilled
for days before by Theodore KosloT'
famous Russian dancer and actor.
This small army carried away slight
ly more than one-tenth of the entire
amount spent. .=.--e.
But 1t was the cost OF costuming
this huge group that contributed the
largest. amount to the sum total.
These costumes ranged from the gor-
geous gown Of black; velvet, gold and
fur and claw ornamental costumes OF
the barbarians: from the gladiators'
armor to the beautiful but abbrevi-
ated costumes of the dancing girls.
Every costume was designed espe-
cially for and fitted to the individual
the stock wardrobe In this entire
| scene.
The story itself provided ono Of the
most subetantiaf ttems, The sum. paid
to Alice .DIer, Miller, author of sthe
original novel. plus thef servicess oi
screen version: Of play ==foanted or
the novelnbfouHht the daily cost OF
the sstory1 itseaf to the. aatoundIne
total of 81, ,145.s !
The cost of making md rehtins
| i''props'.--spears, flowers. goblets
swords, pillows and the thousand and
one small things used-pfus the sala-
!! ries, Of the men who. handled and
cared for them, contributed another
sixth -6f-t tho expense-five times thu
cost Of the actors salaries.
/ As insurance against possible fault,
films or mechanical accidents. scen'
| such a. this bacchanaI Is always film
red BY many c1merzs shooting from
all possible angles. This meaul
many dNplicationsaof. the ame.action
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Marshall Hall.

Free dancing at Marshall Hall every
week day evening affords recreation
to those who like to dance. The halls
own orchestra plays the latest song
hits, The saving on this attraction
alone, it is said. pays for the trip to
the hail.. In addition there are out
door rides, including the dip-the-dip,
the whip and the ola-reliable carrou-
sci. Bowling alleys. photograph gal
.leries and numerous other booths are
to be found. Large picnic grounds
have been provided, where the chill
dren may play in sand piles. on slides,
-see-saws and other children,s amuse-
ments Tall, shady trees and artesian
well water add to the comfort of the
picnickers.
The steamer Charles Macalester
makes three trips q day to MARSHALL
Hali. leaving at 10 am, ESQ and Z
pm on the first two runs stopping
at Mount Vernon, directly opposite
the hall. The home and grounds at
Mount Vernon are bpen eyary day ex-
cept Sunday II 49,, x = : :
Evening star., 1922-08-20
GARRICK-"A. Successful Calam-
-; ity," =

Clare Runners domestic comedy,
"A Successful Calamity" with Garry
McGarry and Duncan Penwarden in the
leading roles, will be this weeks offer
ing of the Garrick Players, beginning
with tonight's performance.
Mr.. Penwarden has been especially
engaged for the performance. and his
appearance at the Garrick will be in
line with Mr.. McGarry's policy Of con-
stantly adding new people to the COM
pany. thus giving it an atmosphere Of
freshness.
"A Successful Calamity is a tried
and proved stage SUCCESS. Mr. McGarry
was a member of the ofiginar company
1t was on the earnest insistence Of the
veteran Tom Wise that 1t was decided
to revive the piece.
In addition to Mr.. Penwarien and
Martha McGraw, another newcomer to
the Sarrick. the cast will include George
Henry Trader, Imogen Taylor, Edward
ces-asheim. I. J. Joiner, Ruth Hoffman
and Granville Palmer.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Why He Left Vaudeville.

HOUD1NI, who won fame for his
self-liberation tricks in vaude-
willie. tells why he cast aside his
scepter in the very heyday of his
popularity to become a screen star.
There are several reasons. according
to Houdini.
1T gives me a, wider field in every
way. L am able to produce on the
screen the plays which have worked
upon for many months. 1t also gives
mo an opportunity to employ hundreds
OF people in various capacities-from
leading woman and director to the
least important extra girl. 1t gives
me chance to appear, via the screen,
in hundreds OF places at the same
time" Houdini Is now head of his
own company. Houdini Picture
Corporation.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
RIALT0-Houdini, "The MAI
From Bevond,"

Moore's Rialtc Theater this week.
beginning this afternoon, will pre-
sent in person Houdini. the mystifier
and famous self-liberator. also his
picture production, The Man From
Beyond"
The greater portion Of the time
Houdini is on the stage daily at $3.50.
1880 and $50 pm, he will devote
to a lecture on spiritualfsm and TO
legerdemain. He claims to be able
to reproduce signals and manifesto
tions which mediums use and prom
ises to answer reasonable questions
propounded by audience on spiritual
ism and kindred subjects.
The Man From Beyond" was
adapted from a story written by
Houdini and was produced under his
personal supervision with himself LA as
the star. 1t concerns a man who.
wrecked in the far north. lay frozen
In ice for 100 years. and then was as
chopped out and brought back TO
live through startling episodes. In
GLIDING the rescue of a girl on the
very brink of Niagara Falls.
Minor films and an orchestral score
will be added attractions.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
B. F. KEITH's-Lionel Atwill.

Lionel Atwill, the famous Belasco
star, through the courtesy Of David
Belasco, will appear in Keith .vaude-
VILE for a limited time, In the Keith
major houses. among them Washing
ton, where he will be seen this week
commencing at the matinee tomor-
row, in a play. The White Faced
Fool" written for him by Edgar
Allan wooif. A clown Is the hero
role and IL gives MFR. Atwill, the
critics claim, a fine opportunity to
display his versatility and genius.
The added attraction will be the
European original novelty. "Boreo
from Abroad" rated as one of the
best Of the mystery offerings. Bert
FitzEibbon and his amusing brother
Lew, will offer whimscalities of song
and foolery.
a native headline act has been dis
Evening star., 1922-08-20
GAYETY-asuite Sixteen" "

The Gayety Theater. opens its sea-
son this afternoon with Sam Sid
attraction. heralded with enthusiastic
iEdorsement. Mr.. Sidman. who has
been away from burlesque for several
years and who last season. appeared
.et the Garrfck Theeter with Walker
tWhlte1tde In The Little Brother" re-
turns to burlesqus in Suite Sixteen"
Wtthia complete assortment of nav
and entertaining IDEAS.
There.ts said to be . wealtf, of da.
lfghtful comedy IN the piece, which
is both clean and At the same time
humorous. There are mxny attrac-
tive song numbers. = a.,
Sam sfdman Is featured and IN .as.
sisted by Rose Bentley. prima donna:
Billie Hall and Al .Pinard, formerly
Of Billy Vans own company. George
Wright. well known 1n>Vaudeviiie and
formerly leading: man. with: Gertrude
Vanderbilt: Frank Conroy, bIsckface
comedian; Lew Krugel, ex-vaude-
willie favorits: Sadie Banks, fecruited
from the Yiddish Theater;. Jean Carl
son o<pheuma asptsxtain nsrs ,and -Jsan-
Evening star., 1922-08-20
Outdoor Amusen1ents
Glen Echo Park.

The sylvan beauty Of Glen Echo
Park. overlooking the Potomac. COM
mends 1t for the Sunday outing. The
facilities for picnicking include COM
Portable benches and tables beneath
shady trees. close to cool, sparkling
spring water. Numerous swings and
hammocks are scattered about the
grounds. All Of the regular amuse-
ments, including the six big rides and
tho midway, are in operation. Many
new amusement devices have been In
stalled In the giant midway this year.
including the rocking pigs and Hee
Haw Maude.
Dancing In the open-air ballroom Is
feature every week night. Boating
and canoeing are others.
Evening star., 1922-08-20

covered by Manager Robbins. and af.
ter q. gratifying tryout last week:
Washington. will be given q chancs
e give laurels to its own talent, .the
wonderful atgners. One sings a bird
like soprano and the other a plendid
contralto..
Others will include the -Four Ruhinj
Sisters. talented. musicians and vocal.
lists. in a fantasy Of music and in.
strumentalism; 1.-The Yip. Zip, Yap-
bankers" echoing the great war In
their spectacular hit. "A Day In
Camp: Deamond and Brennan In
Something for Sale: Garcinetti
Brothers in wonderful hat .throwins
and the usual house numbers -
Today at and 8:t5 last weeks bill
will be given its last two presenta.
Evening star., 1922-08-20
COLUMBIA-Gloria Swanson, in
"Her Gilded Cage"

Gloria Swanson will be the picture
star at Loew's Columbia Theater this
week, beginning this afternoon. in
Her Gilded Cage" Sam Wood
Paramount production of Anne
Nichols. story scenerfZed by Percy
He.th David Powell. Harrison
Ford Anne Cornwall, Walter HERS
and Charles A. Stevenson are in the
cast.
The story concerns dancing girl
who wins fame in Paris and America
only to find herself denied happiness
because of a sister to whom sne Is de-
voted.
A short length comedy. the latest
pictures in the local beauty contest,
the international News aro an over.
ture by the orchestra will be added
attractions.