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KEEP URIC ACID
out OF. JOINTS
Tells Rheumatism Sufferers to
Eat Less Meat and Take
Salts.

rheumatism is easier to avoid
than to cure. states a well-known
authority. We are advised to
dress warmly; keep the feet dry;
avoid exposure; eat less meat.
but drink plenty of good water.
Of eating too much meat and
other rich foods that produce.
uric acid which is absorbed into
the blood II Is the function of
the kidneys to filter this acid
from the blood and cast it out in
the urine; the pores OF the skin
are also a means of freeing the
-btQod of this impurity. In damp
and chilly cold weather the skin
pores are closed thus forcing the
Kidneys to do double work, they
become weak and sluggish and
fad to eliminate the uric acid
WHICH keeps accommodating and
circulating through the system,
eventually settling in the joints
and muscles causing stiffness,
soreness and pain called rheu-
matism.
At the first twinge of rheu-
matism get from any pharmacy
about four ounces of Jad Salts:
pus a tablespoonful in glass of
water and drink before break
fast each morning for a week.
This is said to eliminate uric
acid bv stimulating the kidneys
to normal action. thus Kidding the
blood of these impurities.
Dad Salts is inexpensive, harm
less and is made from the acid of
grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia and is used
with excellent results by thou
sands OF folks who are subject
TO rheumatism.
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CRANDALL'S.
.Rip Van WlukIe,s

rip Van winkle.r Hook nson's
film version OF Washington 1rving's
classic tale of the. !Catskills. inaug-
urated a three-day engagement at
Crandalrs Theater yesterday after
noon with capacity attendance. The
familiar tale of the idler who drank
the strange brew of the funny lit
tie Gnomes of the mountains anu
slept for twenty years. only to be
ridiculed when he attempted tot
identify himself to those he had
loved. upon awakening. has gained
effectiveness in the new form of ex-
preston and left an indclible i'm
print on the minds of yesterdays
amusement seekers.
1t is highly fitting that the role
OF Rip should be played upon the
screen by Thomas Jefferson, SON. of
the elder Jefferson, who immortal
lied the role on the articulste stage.
II is doubtful IL Joseph Jefferson
ever more fully satisfied the theater-
goers of an earlier generation by
his performance on the boards than
does his son in the same role on
the silver sheet. The supporting
cast also contributes abundantly TO
the charm OF a play that will live
as one of the genuine masterpieces
OF American literature and the ma
tive stage.
The bill arranged for the early
week is augmented by. a variety Of
abbreviated supplementary film su~-
jects and excellent pipe organ ac-
compartment and interludes. Prom
inent among the amusing subsidi-
AIRY features is The Stolen Snooze,"
new Mutt and JEFF animated car
toon comedy packed with laughs.
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CAPITOL.
"Baby Bears"

The second of Lew Talbot's bur-
lesque shows that have been to
Washington this season may be
seen at the Capitol this week under
the banner of Baby Bears" AL
though the title has no connection
whatever with the show, the az
traction provd to be a bear" of a
show with those that saw it yester-
day afternoon.
At times the scenery sets pro-
vided by Talbot put a regular re-
vue atmosphere to the piece and
1t may be said that this show can
be considered as one of the best
dressed presentations that we've
seen this year at the Pennsylvania
avenue "burlesk" house.
Harry Levan and Jean Schiller
are the comedians: George Rey-
nolds is the ''straiGhtman" and Lew
Turner is the Juvenile. with Nan
Shannon. Ruth Denice and Pauline
Russell as the feminine principals.
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METROPOLITAN. .
Anita Stewart In 1SThe Invisible
Fear" -,

Six offerings of DISTINGUISHED
merit comprise the program Of
photoplay and musical features at
Crandalfs Metropolitan Theater
this week. Anita Stewart has never
had so sumptuously mounted or so
tensely interesting a vehicle as her
new First National attraction. The
Invisible Fear" Ben Turpin is
consistently grotesque, and unfail-
ingly funny as star ot.:Mack Sen.
netts new tro-reel comedy.
Bright Eyes" The Sunset-B urrud
natural color study of the scenic
magnificence Of the far West. The
Ranger is amplified in ,charm by
the exquisite orchestral accompani-
ment for which Conductor N.
Mirskey has chosen the second
movement Of Fl. Hsdley's "AnEeius"
symphony. Ernest Harrison achieves
personal hit in his piano rendi--
ton, of 'Rachmaninoff's Prelude, q
Minor" The new issue OF the
Pathe News and Topics of the
Day" round out an exceptional bill
that is completed by the SYM
phony's splendid execution Of the
brilliant. Lucia" fantasia, chosen
as the weeks special concert num-
Der.
The Invisible Fear" visualizes
the, narrowing experiences and the
charming romance in the life OF
Sylvia Langdon, a beautiful young
woman who marries the man Of her
choice harrassed by the secret be-.
lief that she has been the cause of
the death OF rival sutton. supposed
to have burned to death in a lonely
hunting lodge after having BEEN
heroically repulsed and seriously
injured upon becoming too ardent
In his protestations TO the betnothed'
OF another. An atmosphere of nIys-,
terry and strong element of sas-'
pense are supplied by the sudden,
temperance of Arthur Comstock
during birthday party In honor Of
sylvia and by his strange ability to
make the girl his easy accompllce
IN the furtherance of sinister
scheme. interrupted by the spisqfe7
IN the lonely cabin Not until the
concluding climax Of the drama is
reached is IL made clear in what
manner Comstock survived what
seemed plainly to be his tragic
demise. .-... a..
Miss Stewards portrayal of the
central character in the story Is
quite as artistic as the exquisite
settings, The photography. too. is
extraordinarily effective. ,..
Bright Eyes" the Turpin COM
edy. utilizes its stars face as plot.
Mr.. Turpin is cast in the laugh
able role of Western oil .magnate
who seeks the hand of. an Eastern
heiress but finally, contents, himself
br marrying TIE Kitchen maid In
her home, \ r-icls golf game is In
trodueed while Luke Larson is pay
ing suit to the heiress and she Is
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STRAND.
Vaudeville,

There is plenty of comedy. song
and mystery this week at the
Strand, and the bill that opened
at the Ninth street vaudeville the
alter yesterday certainly went over
for a solid hit.
George Lovett, who is programmed
as The Mental Marvel" offers a
mental telepathy act which he
terms Concentration" With due
respect to the many mental telep-
athists who are appearing in vaude-
Vile. il must be said that Lovett's
presentation is unusually mystify-
ing. His company consists of a
four-piece jazz band, a singer, and
Ruth Templeton. a medium who an
swers all questions requested. The
jazz band is something new along
this line of entertainment. the band
playing any number requested by
the auditors without any spoken
designation Of the number request
ed. We had our doubts as to the
merits of Concentration" but we
found a pleasant and entertaining
surprise, and Lovett's work was
heartily applauded by everyone.
Betty, Wake Up" s-the title of
a more or less risque bedroom farce.
Frank Lord, Dorothy Ricketts, and
Willis Reid are the players in this
comedy playlet, and they skilfully
handle the several comedy situs-
tions that come and go in rapid
succession. Mr.. Lords work Is
especially pleasing. and Miss Rick
etts has the ability to handle such
A role as she now plays.
Hodge and Lowell offer a rube
comedy skit which we certainly
enjoyed. They term this offering
Object: Matrimony," and in the
fifteen minutes allotted they keep
the auditors in continuous uproar
of laughter. Margot and Francois
open the bill with an acrobatic act
Their peculiar doings and stunts
are something that Strand patrons
have seen but very few times-if
any. Bartlett, Smith and Sherry
sing too little and offer too much
comedy. Their harmony singing is
good.
James oliver Curwooods Gods
Country and the Law" Is the fea-
ture picture. This picture is typical
of all Curwood productions. full of
North woods color and drama.
Prof. Arthur MAXWELL and his
Strand Orchestra continue in their
merry strains of music, offering as
an overture 1--WE Got the Red,
White and Blues"
A most entertaining show.
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ATTRACTIONS At LOCAL THEATERS

well, he's about as good q comic
as we've seen. Harry Is doubled
In comedy by Ed Quigiey, this pair
working their laughable situations
a la Clark and Mccullough. Both
comedians work In tramp charac-
ters and their work last night was
continuously. laughable throughout
the whole show.
: The show possesses the same
nashy and elaborate settings
along with the many comedy sit
uations that have made IL the most
popular attraction Of the Columbia
Circuit. Joe Relso. doing straight.
Is as good as before, he< Handling
his end OF the performance in a
very capable manner. steve Bal
Ger. Maurice Cummings, Al Day
ton. Ben Grinnell and Howard Nor
risey are the rest Of the male
principals while the roster Of the
feminines featured consist of
"Pirette." pretty little miss
Florence barley, whose specisiues
more than pleased. and Gertrude
Mullen, a cute damsel who broke
forth into song and dance several
times.
The chorus Is we'll trained, do
ing their dance plumbers in the
fashion that has always been seen
when ek-A-Boo" comes to town.
This years presentation OF Peek
A-Boo" gave us. indeed. a mighty
surprise, for We didn't expect to
see the same fast show as before
with the piece minus Clark and
McC'IllouGh as comedians. Harry
kelso and Quigley did all that is
expected of any burlesque COM
edian-they kept the auditors in
continuous laughter. Incidentally.
Harry provided more or les
OF an extra entertainment by kid
ding" Jimmy Lake in the audi
ence.
This years issue of "Peek-A-
Boo" certainly won't ,disappoint
anybody. --'-f II. X.
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POLI'S.
Second Week of .srhe Rat


Detective plays had almost played
themselves out. ii seemed, a few
seasons ago, when their vogue.
which began with William Gillette's
first production of sherlock
Holmes" fell off rather abruptly
through sheer repetition and reple-
tion. The striking success of The
Bat" the mystery play by Mary
Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hop
wood which the clamorous demand
for seats has held over for an
other week at Polls, may be at
tributed to the clever or fortunate
seizure by the producer of the JUST
moment for a revival of interest in
this kind of drama
Only an exceptional play. could
have done IL. THE Bat fs,no or
binary creaking crook .melodrama.
turning out thrills by a mechanical
shaking up of circumstance and
Gunplay. It achieves its effects by
expert playing upon the specta-
tors natural relish for the mystic
rious. The suspense that grows
with the progress Of the story be-
comes a deliciousiy narrowing state
of mind. much more vitality stirring
than the succession Of shocks de-
livered in less subtle melodramas.
The characters in, the play are rea-
listically drawn and have q genu-
inc significance in the development
of tho story.
The company at POTTS.. though
not the mo. =. T. cast that was
seen here on me plays first pro-
duction, is strictly No. l." in
quality. No one need think 1t nee
essary to wait for the end Of the
New York engagement Of the orig
inal production. or to b" visit that
city. in order to see a. thoroughly
satisfying rendition Of the story.
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endeavoring to get used to his face.
There are also numerous other abb
surd episodes participated In by
Phyllis Hayer. Harriet Hammond,
Eilly Beyan and many others ofthe
sennett comedians and famous
beauties.
Mr.. Harrison's rendition of the
Rachmaninoff &c Minor Prelude
marks him as an artist of finished
technic. brilliant tone production
and keen Observation-Disclosures. His
reception by yesterdays, overflow
crowds was characterized by,S a
warmth that suggested the sdvtss.
bility Of adding one or more encore
numbers to his short program.
Equally enthusiastfc> were the ex-
pressions Of appreciation of the in
comparably sweet :.Apgslus" music
played by the muted orchestra.
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RIALTO.
Queen Of Sheba,-

Queen Of Sheba." the magnifi.
cent William Fox super-special
production directed by j.. Gordon
Edwards. which opened its Wash
ington engagement at Moore's Ri
alto. Theater a week ago, created
lust as profound an impression
upon the crowds who attended the
opening of the second week en-
gagement yesterday as II did upon
those who witnessed the premier
performance and 1t is now acknowl
edged fact that this gorgeously
spectacular and thriilingly romantic
photodrama is destined to become
one of the most-talked-of cinema
offerings Of the season.
Scene after scene of extraordinary
power and splendor followed each
other throughout the entire show
ing OF the marriage festival at the
court Of King Armud. the pagentry
attending the arrival at the court
OF King Solomon. the excitingly
thrilling day of the races and
games, including the chariot race
between Queen of Sheba and Prin-
cess Vashti: the arrival Of David.
son of Solomon, and the little
Prince of Sheba. the battle between
the forces OF Solomon and Adenijan.
and the pathetic final departure ct
the Queen OF Sheba for her own
realm. are all scenes such as Wash
inGton picture patrons have seldom
had a chance to view and they arc
taking full advantage of the ep-
portunity.
Betty Blythe is. the entrancinsly
beautiful Queen of Shebs and en-
acts the eIacting role r,st i'm
pressively. besides showing great
daring and skill in both the chariot
race and battle scenes. Due men,
tion must also be made of the
seemingly countless costumes In which
star. appears in the course Of the
showing. they must have cost a
small fortune in themselves and
that Miss Blythe. possessor OF a
truly regal figure, wears to Won
derful advantage. Frit Lieber, the
noted Shakesperian actor, is a
most effective. and satisfying Solo
mon. Nell Craig as the Princess
Vashti, also gives a performance
that stands out among those OF a
cast. which includes George Seig-
mann. Claire de Lorez, Herbert
Heyes. Herschel Mayali G. Ray
mond Nye, George Nichols and 9TH
ers too numerous to mention.
As previously announced, due to
the great length OF the major at
traction, the usual program of sub
sidiary subjects Is curtailed IN or
der to present the entire feature
within the regular, two-hour show
time, This change in program is
amply made up for. however. by the
superb and appropriate orchestral
numbers with which Director
Robert Bond 'Gatta and his Rialto
Orchestra surround the presenta-
tion,, the interpretative score which
was arranged by Director Gotta be-
Ing undoubtedly one Of the finest
offerings that this rising young mu-
stefan has given US this season and
one that greatly enhances enjoy
ment Of the show.
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Levan is handing GU, 8 brand Of the
usual Jew comedy: but this litue
comedian possesses such an aapn-
dance of pep and the appsrent de
sire to make the audience laugh
that. his material. may b. considered
secondary SCHUYLER. with 2 Dutch
dialect and a new makeup. proved
to be very good comedy mate
for Levap. Reynolds and Turner
are. of course. the handy men of
the show. keeping the comedians
well supplid with plenty Of, material
for laughter. -,
The feninipes are all Sood--both
In dress and voice. Miss 'penice Is
the possessor Of a ..milIion-buek
personality: Nan shannon has "a
pleasing voice and the RUSSELL girl
does odd bits that add enjoyment
to the show. -, -
The whole show Is entertaining,
clean and wholesome and we think
1t Is we'll worthy of. your time
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49,. COLUMBIA.
'.TheoAora' With RIta Jsiivet.

Theodore" kptiy described as
the greatest screen spectacle the
world has ever witnessed, Is. an
other. of those astounding and, mag
niflcent photoplay pageants for
which Italy "a rapidly becoming
famed in the world of the silver
sheet nee before. Italy gave the
world a then mammoth spectacle in
the famous "Cabiria," but for opu-
lenee Of its settings and magnitude
of Its scope, Theodore" Brilliantly
transcends "Cabiria" and definitely
stamps. Commentators sAmbrosio.
the producer OF both great 'specta-
cles. as a man whose fair for
spectacle is comparable to only
one other director Of equal fame.
and that is D. w. Grifith.
The distinction of presenting
this great spectacle for its first
Washington engagement, goes to
Theodore" yesterday afternoon
began its extended engagement be-
fore audiences that damned the
theater to capacity. a. ....,
Theodore" from the standpoint
of theme, Is an. engrossing, fas-
cinating and voluptuous screen
study of Theodore. the Byzantine
hower-girl, actress and daughter
Of pleasure whose irresistible
beauty and grace brought to her
feet a brilliant array OF byzantine
mobiles and eventually the great
Emperor Justinian - himself. who
promptly made her his queen. The
proud hauteur of the emperor,
however, failed to crafty the love
of pleasure of the former flower
girl. who. disconnected with palace
life. ventured onto the streets and
met there Andreas, a Greek patri-
clan, to whom she gave her heart
for the first time in. her whole
life.
The populace, however, were
fretful under Justinian's reign and
Andreas. without knowing that the
woman he loved was the empress
plotted with the Byzantinians
against the emperor and his con-
sort. When he Is eventually de-
tected in this plot and his life Is
declared forfeited, the former
hower-girl, now an empress. uses
her royal prerogative to sacrifice
her empire. her people and, even
life itself in a vain effort to save
her lover.
Such Is the enthralling romance
built up by Sardou about the per-
son Of this royal adventures, but
the chief power and brilliance Of
the production lies in the sweep-
ing and astounding magnitude and
opulent beauty of settings and its
multitude OF actors who have beer
brought to its Interpretation. 1t
Is possible to give an idea OF
he utter magnihcence Of the pic
ture only. BY indicating certain
facts of Its composition, which
set II entirely in a class by IT.
self among the great spects cles
in the history of photoplay pro
duction. -. y.
Sardou. it will be recalled, orig
inally wrote Theodore" for tho
great Sarah Bernhard and IL has
since been produced on the italian
stage with other great actresses
in the role Of Theodore. In the
screen production of Theodore"
the beautiful and fascinating Rita
Joliyet has the role of the nbwer-
gtrl-empress and the PLAYERS
grouped in her support contribute
equally fascinating interpretation.
Theodore" which has already
created perfect sensation in New
YORK where it was shown at the
Astor .Theater, at regular 81 prices,
Is assured Of creating an equal
sensation in Washington this week.
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BELASCO.
Vaudeville.

Shubert has-imade a ten strike
in condensing its Winter Garden
show, The whirl of New York" to
a ninety minute revue jammed full
of the jolliest of novelties. Since
the Inauguration of the Shubert
vaudeville, patrons have been treat
ed to a varied selection of clever
attractions. The peak Of Shubert's
successful vaudeville here was
reached this week in the "whirl
of New York"
Three scenes compose the revue.
each containing an array of fun
makers. songsters, lovely girls and
artists of the voice, whose combined
offerings should make this week a
htppy one for appreciative theater
goers. Snap and pep are INSULT
cient to explain the worth of the
entertainment. As the average
washingtonian would say. tits
simply great"
Such artists as ]. Harold Murray.
Florence Shubert, Dolly Hackett,
Roy Cummings and Nancy Gibbs ap-
pear in the whirl. It's about the
humorous tale of the spendthrift
son of a wealthy father who dis
owns his prodigal offspring and
gives his fortune to the little SAL
walton girl.
The revue is really a bang Of a
success. as viewed from the attitude
of the audience last night.
The offering of each player vas
so thoroughly enjoyable that the
audience regretted the closing cur
tain. Usually 1t happens that just
before the finale a hasty exit Is
made by many Of the patrons, but
not last night. The audience re-
mained seated until the actual fir
ish, unconsciously paying a tribute
to the revue.
Roy Cummings could indeed be
called the king OF funmakers. He's
one of the bright spots of the revue.
Kyra in the Spirit of the Vase is
perhaps one of the reasons why
Shubert's bill looms big this week.
Her dancing is that OF the true
artist. If slen5erhess, grace, charm
and all the pretty words could de-
scribe Kyra's Offering. then you'll
get a faint idea Of her act.
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PALACE.
Rudolph valeati.s In ssThe Conquer
Ing Pswer.o

ing Pswer.-
Z The name Of Rudolph Valentino is a
name that IS ON every lip these days.
speaking in terms Of the phstoplay. and
when one considers the brilliant charac-
terizations that this star contributed
in THE Four Horsemen OF the Apoca-
lypse." The Sheik" and Camille" 1t
Is, not difficult 10 understand his truly
amazing rise to fame. II Is in THE
Conquering Power" Rex ,Ingram.s de-
lightful and fascinating version Of Bal
zac's The Conquering Power" how
ever. that Valentino lays down what
Is probably his greatest characterize
ton to date and Judging from the ca
pacity audiences which greeted the
premiere at Loew's Palace Theater yes
terday Afternoon, 1t will prove one Of
the real moe highlands Of the week
In Washington. .-.. -.
Mr.. Ingram. who will be recalled as
the producer Of Ibanez's immortal Tho
Four Horsemen OF the Apocalypse" has
hrilliantlv( screened the noted story by
Honore Balzac, Eugene Grandet," un-
der tn" III. ~.
Power" To the chic. Vic. - 800
brought Mr.. Valentino. whose interpre-
tstion of the role OF the younger Des-
noyers in THE Four Horsemen" was
SO notable and to the leading feminine
role, Mr.. Ingram has also brought Alice
Terry. who also played a prominent
role in the same production. June
Mathis, who scenarized the Ibanez
story. is also responsible for the screen
adaptation Of Balzac's work.
Such then is the screen version Of
Eugene Grandet." Balzac's character
study OF provincial France. which pre-
sents Mr.. Valentino as a dashing but
penniless Partisan dandy who. at the
death Of his fsoher, is entrusted to the
~" NJ provincial uncle. a man Of
great wealth. the father Of a beautiful
daughter who will be his heiress. but
a man whose misery tendencies rem
der him antagonistic to even his own
family. Between the heiress and her
dandified Partisan COUSIN. the spark
OF lave Immediately flames. and when
the father. to rid himself OF the dandy.
ships him off to Martinique. the girl
aids his going with presents given by
her own misery father.
On learning this. the enraged father
imprisons his daughter in his own
home and forces her to sign away her
Inheritance. but his rage brings in its
train chain Of circumstances which
result in the father'sviolent death. The
girl. left with his entire fortune, is
heart-broken because she has never
heart from the man she loves. but II
transpires that the cousin in Martinique
has been falsely informed that she Is
married and happy, and IL is only when
he makes sentimental journey to her
home that he discovers his uucle's per
fidy. and the two are once again united.
never again to part. ~
In addition to the pretentious nature
of the featured attraction, Manager
Beatris has smplihed the. program with
a notable array OF. added short-ienEth
screen and musical features.