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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
MOORES RIALTO
"Queen of Sheba"

"QurEN OF sHEBA" as pre-
scented at Moore's Rialto
Theater throughout the past week
has scored a tremendous sensation.
the .theater being crowded to the
doors daily since its first showing,
In view of which fact, announce
ment is made Of the extension Of
the showing for another seven days
beginning today.
The romantic story Of the Queen
Of Sheba and her love for King
Solomon has been staged on a scale
Ct colossal grandeur and the gor-
geousness Of the ancient Orient in
It's full glory has been reproduced
with remarkable fidelity and at an
apparent lavish expenditure. The
marriage of the queen to King
Armud: her arrival at the court Of
Solomon; the thrilling chariot race
between Sheba and Princess Vashti;
the arrival Of David, the little Prince
Of Sheba: the battle between the
forces Of King Solomon and those
Of Adonijah. his recreant brother,
and the farewell Of the queen to
King Soloman are all scenes never
to be forgotten.
Aside from the gorgeous costumes
and settings and the tensely inter
esting romance Of the story, tho
many thrilling incidents portrayed
have caused widespread comment.
chief among which Is the sensational
chariot race scene. which has scored
one of the biggest hits ever known
In the world Of the screen. This
scene shows six chariots. each
drawn by four horses racing madly
around . great arena, while more
than i've thousand people are
shown In tho crowds. One Of the
chariots breaks down and the
driver thrown directly in the path
Of another. ,
An unusually strong and talented
cast Is seen In the many important
roles, including Fritz Lieber, Claire
De Lorez. George Siegmann. Herbert
inyes, Herschel Mayall, G. Ray
mond Nye, George Nichols, Pat
Moore, Nell Craig and others too
numerous to mention.
The same superb orchestral score
as specially arranged for the show.
ng by Robert Bond Gotta, director
Of the Rialto Symphony Orchestra,
will accompany all afternoon and
night presentations. as during he
past week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
KNICKERBOCKER
"The Invisible Fear"

ANITA STEWART win b thu
pictured star of the photoplay
bin at Crandall's Knickerbocker
Theater today and tomorrow in
THE Invisible Fear" aided by 4
stellar ensemble led by Walter Nc
Grail and Alan Forest. The pro
duction Is described as the most
sumptuous in which its star has
been filmed.
'"The Invisible Fear" relates the
interesting story of beautiful
young woman who weds one Of two
suitors in the haunting belief that
she has been directly responsible.
under thoroughly provocatory cir
cumstances. for the death Of the
other. When her supposed victim
puts In an appearance at a gay
hunting party, the way IL paved
for climacteric developments that
are stirringly dramatic.
Among the foremost Of the sup
Elementary attractions will b
shown the special sport reel. Draw
ing Cards" The concert number by
the Knickerbocker Symphony. un.
der the conductorship Of Sig. Er.
nesto Notiello, will be the "Or-
pheus" overture by offenbach.
On Tuesday and Wednesday the
Knickerbocker will present 1.-THE
Sheik," in, which the two principal
figures are impersonated by Ru-
dolph Valentino and Agnes Ayres.
The bill will be completed by abbre-
Waited camera subjects.
Marion Davies will succeed to the
stellar position on the bill Thurs
day and Friday in "Enchantment,"
which depicts the struggle Of two
worthy parents to inculcate some
thing Of their viewpoint in the
minds of a newer and more rapid
generation. The added comedy will
he Lose No Time" starring Harry
Pollard.
On Saturday only, Tom Moore will
be seen in Beating the Came" in
which he assumes the role of an en-
terprising young man who is put up
for mayor of his town, but sur
prises his supporters by confessing
that he was formerly a craftsman.
The added comedy attraction for
the weekend will be "A Pair of
Sexes"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
Use Cosmetics With
Care, Says Actress

FLORENCE BARLEY. prima
donna of the "Peek-A-Boo" com
pany. playing at the Gayety this
week. thinks that American won.
en- In general do not use sufficient
care when welding the popular lip
stick and. powder puff.
81 quito approve Of cosmetics.
In reason" says Miss barley. But
the way some American women use
rouge, the way they smear and dab
their faces-shocks me. One Of the
first duties to yourself and to the
world 10 to appear as attractive as
the arts will permit. American
women should cultivate some of
the cleverness Of the French In
this regard. They must learn to
use these aids to nature ir q way
that win enhance their beauty.
When oareiessiy dona. such making
- vfii hsvs the oppesits sffsoa"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
BIameS Films For
Slump in Applause

"MoT1oN pictures" says Henry
Stephenson, leading man for
G,Ida Varesi in ENTER Madame"
coming to the Garrick Theater to.
morrow, have caused audiences to
forget how to applaud. True. they
applaud at the end Of each act. but
II In the applause after bit OF
good acting or clever lines that ap-
peals particularly to the performer.
The American audience has attended
SO many silent performances that II
has simply forgotten how to give
the speaking actor his due. One
does not applaud a motion picture.
True enough. they laugh at come
dies and funny situations, and once
In a while burst forth In applause
at something extremely clever. but
II is seldom. Naturally. when they
come to the theater they forget
that the fellow behind the footlights
delights in hearing the noise made
by the clapping Of hands. An ac-
vi "Oth5 haIu " piCaoCs Al thC
audience applauds he knows they
are entering into the spirit of the
play and his work is made much
easier.
1T is the duty OF the actor to
entertain. II he draws applause
from his audience he knows that he
has pleased, and that he has sue.
ceeded In his efforts to entertain
II those In front are silent he gains
the impression that he has failed
to gain the desired favor.
'It Is easier to entertain audiences
in certain cities than 1t Is in others.
Some show Immediately that they
are enjoying the performances.
others take time to warm up
and there are cities in which the
audiences are known to actors as
''icebergs." The latter class have a
habit Of mildly expressing their ap-
probation after the curtain has
fallen. but never a sound do they
make during the progress of the
action of q play.
Incidentally, Il does not follow
that cold audiences are found only
In cities where patronage 10 poor,
for oftentimes It Is quite the TO
verse Of this condition. While was
born in England. have played In
practically every large city In tho
United States. hence pretty we'll
know the moods Of audiences IN
practically every metropolis In this
country. 1t IL seldom that one On.
counters more appreciativs audi
enoes than those Of Cleveland and
Washington. and from an actors
point Of view there is every reason
to term Philadelphia the city Of
the dead"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
"THEO0ORA"
Film Plays Due
For Capital in
Another Week

."Just Around the Corner" the
Cosmopolitan production of the
Fannie Hurst story, will be
shown at Loew's Palace next
week.
Pearl White will hold the
screen at Moore's Rialto next
week in "A Virgin Paradise"
d. w. Griffith's "Way Down
East" Anita Stewart in "Play-
things Of Destiny" and w. s.
Hart in "The Three-Word
Brand" are among the features
to be shown next week at the
Knickerbocker.
The program for next week
It Crandall's includes Norma
ralmadge in "The Wonderful
Thing" Jewel Carmen in mo
body" and Eugene O'Brien in
'Chiva'rous Charlie"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
Islanders Amazed
By HOudini Stunt

HARRY HoUDINI. the famous
seif-liberator. who heads the
bill at b. r. Keith's theater this
week. 10 always in the best OF
physical condition and has a WELL
developed bump Of curiosity. The
consequence Is that whenever he
sees some one do q stunt that
interests him, he begins practicing
II himself. His passion IL to do
whatever he does better than any.
one else can do 1t.
Once, while on q steamship at
Suva, in the Fiji Islands. a big
native among those who dived for
coins thrown from the vessel at
tractod his attention by bringing the
coins up In his mouth Houdini
said that the man hal not. however.
caught the coins In his mouth. but
had merely put them In his mouth
before he emerged. He demanded
that the native dive with his hands
tied. agreeing to do the same thing
himself. though he was warned
that sharks abounded In the water
and would attack white men. The
natives. apparently. are immune.
Houdini and the native dived at
about the same time. Houdini hav-
Ing been handcuffed. After
minute the native returned to the
surface. sasping for breath. and
without . coin. Fifteen seconds
later Houdini came up. feet first.
with both coins in his mouth. He
gave them to the native.
He explained later that II was
easy enough to pick up coins from
the bottom Of q glass tank, but
that It was practically impossible
% catch them In the mouth while
they were falling through the
water. He had freed himself from
the handcuffs under water. caught
the coins In his hands after the ma
tive stopped looking for them. and
put them In his mouth. He came
up feet first giving him q chance
70 relock tho handouts behind his
back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
LOEW'S PALACE
"The Conquering Power
RUDoLPH VALENTINO. the

RUDOLPH VALENTINO. the
brilliant young screen star,
brings what is probably his -srsg
est photoplay Interpretation to the
role Of Charles Grandet In "The
Conquering Power" based on
Honore Balzac's noted story.
Eugene Grandet." which will be
offered at Loew's Palace Theater
this afternoon as the featured at
traction Of the weeks program.
THE Conquering Power" 10 a
vivid and compelling tale Of ancient
greed and youthful love, with Alice
Terry in the chief supporting role.
It follows with thorough fidelity
the original Balzac story Of q
French provincial miser Of great
wealth whose beautiful daushter
was greatly sought by marriage.
but who gave her heart to q de-
bonair. dashing but pennIless cousin
from Paris. entrusted to har father.s,
caro- but who, almost Immediately,
had been sent to the island q
Martinique in the nope that he would
never return.
Tho misery father. diocovering
that his daughter has aided the man
she loves. imprisons the girl In his
own house and forces her to rtxn
away her Inheritance
To this act 10 traceabls . onain
Of circumstances which bring sHout
the violent death Of the father. VIE
h discovered. after his death 70
have persuaded the lover ia ar
away Martinique that his swe4-
heart was married ana had s1vsn %
hope. The return Of the ysunK
lover II the means Of rsunitin6 the
two. and the story - brought b
close under the most fslicit0us
circumstances possible. ...
Mr.. Valentine has the rode q the
picturesque young ParisiAn WHOSE
good clothes and fine manners won
the heart Of his provincial cousin.
Miss Terry has the role u the
heiress, while the forcfble role Of
the misery father = enacted b.
Ralph Lewis. Others whe havs
prominent parts IN the new preds,o-
ton are Edna Dumary. oeorss A.
kinson. Willard Leo Han. Mary
Hearn, Bridsetta Clark. Marx Fan
ton, Eugene Pouyet, Ward Wing
and many others.
Manager Beatus, OF Loew's Palace
Theater, has surrounded the fea-
tured production with splendid and
remarkable array Of added screen
and musical attractions, including
an overture by the Palace Symphony
Orchestra, under the direction Of
Thomas Joseph Cannon. and os,sR
short-length selections Of the fRst
rsak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
ANITA STEWART AT
METROPOLITAN
THIS WEEK
1.-THE Invisible Fear b the
Tide Of superbly Mounted
Vehicle In Which She Win
Make Her Appearances.

A NITA STEWART win make
~ her appearance on the screen
At Crandall's Metropolitan Tor
the week. commencing today. In her
latest production. The Invisible
Fear" which 10 said to DO the most
sumptuously mounted vehicle IN
which she has ever been seen. The
story centers In the experiences of
. beautiful young woman who IL
wooed by two ardent suitors-one
worthy. the other q renegade. In .
lodge IN the mountains Sylvia Lang
don repels an attack made upon her
BY Arthur Comstock and leaves the
scene narrowed in the belief that she
has been responsible for the death
Of her assailant. With this fearful
memory constantly haunting her.
she seeks the protection promised
BY marriage to Bentley Arnold. Be-
fore the honeymoon 10 fairly over.
Comstock puts In an inexplicable sp-
pearance at q gay hunting party
where Sylvia and her husband and
their friends are holidaying. The
subsequent developments lead to q
climax that lends the picture q nov
city and . charm that are q delight
10 faded film appetites.
The comedy element win be sup
Piled In generous measure by . new
two-reel iaughmaker chosen from O
long list Of premiere releases to har-
monize with the quality Of the other
attractions comprising the program.
The Metropolitan Symphony. I'M
der the conductorship of N. Mirsksy.
viii offer a. its special concert num-
Der fantasia Of gems from Doni-
xetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor," and
Ernest Harrison. the Metropolitan's
concert pianist. will again be heard
IN miniature recital, utilizing for this
purpose the proscenium side-stage
with appropriate setting and lighting
effects. The principal number to lie
played by Mr.. Harrison will be the
brilliant 20 Minor Prelude" by
Sergei Rachmaninoff.
To round out the variegated pro-
gram win be shown new issues Of
the Pathe picturized news events.
the latest grist of the Literary Di-
gest's witty Topics Of the Day."
and q natural-color scenic subject Of
transcendent beauty.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
Trough Proves Hoodoo.
PRESIDENT MANAGER IRA J

PRESIDENT MANAGER IRA ].
LAMoTTE, Of the Belasco. is
not superstitious. but he has q con.
scientious object on to performers
putting their feet in the footlight
trough. Johnny Dooiey did 1t and
ten minutes later fell during his
act and dislocated his toe. Bert
Hanlon did t and next day was
obliged to cancel, suffering from
the "flu." One Of the I'm Argen.
tine" dancers used the trough to
get clos to the audience, and next
dav strained q tendon. Get close
to the trough, but don't put your
foot in IT," In now Mr.. LaMotte's
motto to all performers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08

strated the matchmaking influences
Of the movies during the past week
when. with only the briefest of
warnings. he persuaded Miss Mary
Gallagher, one Of the staff of ushers
at Losw's Columbia, to accompany
him to the rsctory Of Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, where they were
married by the Rev. Father Carlo,
the pastor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
SARD0U CLASSIC,
THEODORE" AT
COLUMBIA
Rita JoIivst Is Featured In Prin-
oipai Role Of Great spect acu-
lar Film Produced In Italy.

tsTHEoDoRA." the stupendoa.
and magnificent screen orc
duction OF victor1en sardou's Inn
mortal love tale Of Byzantine nm.
press. produced in Italy, win b
presented at Loew's Columbia
Theater this afternoon at 8 O'Clock
a. tho extraordinary attraction Of
the program. Owing to the extreme
length and magnitude Of the offer
Ing. the usual supplemental pro
gram features will be reduced 10 n
minimum consistent with effective
exhibition.
Theodore" In tho gripping ap-
peal Of its dramatic force, its far
flung exterior settings, its cost ana
the time required for its production
as well as the splendor and masni-
tude Of it's cast Of $4,000 persons.
IL one Of the greatest Of all screen
spectacles. excelling even that other
classic Of italian production, %
biria." The chief role Of Theodore
Is portrayed by Rita Jolivet.
The production Of this mighty and
vivid story Of the ancient Byzantina
empire required more than two
years and cost over ss.0O0.00 IT'S
cast Of $4,000 persons Is actually
grouped intact in a number It the
scenes Of the picture. which was
directed by Commentators Ara
brosio, who gave "Cabiria," and
other mighty Italian spectscles u
the world. Armando Brasini, chief
architect Of the Vatican, designed
the settings and over $1,000
costumes were specially designed
for the one production.
Sardou originally planned his
great drama Of Theodore" for
Sara Bernhard. though It has been
presented, In stage form, by other
noted actresses. 1t reveals the
story Of Theodore, a circus dancer.
flower-girl. and actress whose
wanton beauty and irresistible
charm eventually brought to her
feet the Emperor Justinian. who
made her his empress. The proud
hauteur Of Justinian, however.
soon lost its fascination for the
pleasureloving flower girl who
found in Andreas, q Greek patrician.
the first real love Of her life
Andreas, however, was at the head
Of the movement to depose the
tyrannical Justinian and the story
gains its chief force from the power.
full and dramatic incidents engend-
cred by Theodora's determination to
save her lover, even at the expense
Of the people and their cause.
The production teens in mighty
scenes and spectacles, including the
picture OF forty half-starved lions
breaking loose from an arena and
charging on the populace-one of
the most vivid and breath-taking
episodes ever brought to the screen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-08
Romance at Loep'S.

BERNARD CARUso. superintend-
ent OF maintenance at Losw's
Palace Theater. completely demon.
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hls go. year sentence lio weighed
only i25 at death
Mind Unbalanced
Recently fufry's mind became an
balanced and be- was placed in the
insane ward, according ~ Informs.
ton received Saturday by the Star
Telegram in long distance tcle-
phone conversation with the Hunts
willie warden. lie also suffered a
tumor which was the direct cause
Of his death.
IAN IDEAL prisoner" was the
phrase used by the warden in speak
ing Of Furey, who nationally was
known as the 'bunko king" and
leader Of number Of unlawful
stock market plans which involved
many thousands Of dollars.
His good conduct won for him n
clerical position NJ Huntsville Short
ly after his arrival at the peniten-
tiary he became superintendent OF
the largest Sunday School class ever
seen there. He remained at the
head Of the class and held his cler-
ical position until his health became
broken.
Countrywide Chase
In November, 1919 Norfleet, Hale
Center ranchman and deputy sher-
III. came 20 Fort Worth and was
swindled out Of $4,000. He soon
after began a man-hunt for the men
he had trusted with his money He
spent fourteen months searching
for them in eighteen states and
Mexico During that time Furey
spent Sl7,00 lodging He even
went into ENGLAND, France and
Germany trying 10 evade Norfleet,
who finally arrested him after his
return 10 jacksonville, Fla, In jan
uary, 1921.
HandcuiFcd and held by Norfleet,
Furey leapcd through a window Of
q fast moving train In an unsuccess-
ful attempt 90 gain freedom while
he was being returned 90 f.. Worth.
He was brought into Criminal Dis
trict Court walking on crutches sew
cral months later, still suffering
from injuries he received In his
jump from the train.
Statements made by Furey later
resulted in bribery charges being
filed against several deputy sheriffs
In California, whore Furey had been
arrested few weeks before he went
% Florida and where he bought
his way out
Furey Is the second man con-
victed in connection with the Nor
fleet case 20 die r. j Ward, Civ
en- ten years as a confederate in the
swindle. was later taken o. Wash
ington 10 face similar charge
there. while in the Washington
JON he killed himself 4 third man
convicted in the Norfleet case, Chas
Gerber. is serving his sentence IN
the Texas penitcntiary
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-08-08

For County Commissioner, Pre-
cinct No. IT. J. Cook 233, G.. NJ.
Boren PCS, b. X. Bowen 200, X. NJ.
Binion 1875
For County Commissioner, Pre-
cinct No. &C. f Moore "a, G.. F.
White g.
For County Commissioner, Pre-
einct No. 3-W. A. Cross 81
For County Commissioner, Pre-
cinct 40. IN n Rodgers, Jr, "a.
For Public Weigher--J. II. Fore
man 23i. W. II J. Miller IS, Jim
HAYS 1909, D. L. Carmichael l0l
For Hide and Animal Inspector
Tom DAVIS 1924
For Chairman Democratic Execu-
tive Committee--lra Lee Duckworth
1928.
For Precinct Chairman, Precinct
No. &c. D. Morrel 2, n Lloyd l.,
w. +. Porterfield !. Bob Warran J,
S. A. Morrow, L.
Chairman Precinct No. 6--B.
Thompson !.
For Precinct Committeeman, Pre-
cinct No. John Fumigalli /, Bry-
an Williams 2, NJ. L. Mason 1.
For Committeeman Precinct No.
John Hopper /.
For Precinct Chairman, Precinct
No. 5-W. +. Farrar 2.
For Committeeman Precinct No.
5-Scott Story ?.
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Nonleet Swindler Dies in the
Pemtendary, Ending Spectacular
Career-Interesting Record of Fwey

Went 70 pcnitcntiary, became
model prisoner and taught largest
Sunday school class organized At
Huntsville
Became insane recently, suffered
from tumor and died.
The hand Of death has written
another chapter in the famous Joe
Furey case.
Furey is dead
From the State Penitentiary al
Huntsville came information Friday
that the master mind" in the fake
oil stock scheme that cost J. Frank
Norfleet Of Hale Center, $4,000,
had died
Furey's body is enroutc TO San
Francisco, his former home.
One year in the penitentiary saw
Furey's health break. He weighed
200 pounds when he began to serve
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Joe Furry "bunko king" and mas
ter mind Of the Norfleet swindle, Is
dead in the pcnitcntiary NJ Hunts
vile. We quote the Fort Worth
star-Telegram Of July 80;
Furey's Record
Joe Furey-
Led the fake stock market scheme
thai cost ]. Frank Norfleet $4,000.
Spent $4,000 trying TO evade
Norfleet, who trailed him Ia months
from ocean 10 ocean---froni Mexico
10 the Canadian border.
Leapcd from fast moving train
IN futile attempt 70 escape after
arrested by Norfleet.
Pleaded guilty and received maxi
mum in two cases, total Of 20
years
Nationally known in police circles
AZ the Nations bunko king.
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The City Drug
Store

ed TO purchasers. rounding out
twelve cars sold in the dog days in
business month.
The Lub-Tex company has been
operating on an aggressive program.
and the success they have enjoyed
has been the result Of progressive
thinking. The following purchase
ers received the five cars which ar
rived here Saturday. A. L. Foster.
Rails. roadster; J. NJ. stephens.
Slaton, touring; v. M. Chambers.
rlainview, n. NJ. touring: II. q.
Talley, Slaton, touring; Harry fcx.
Lubbock. touring.
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BLANToN LACKS 34s
VOTES OF MAJORITY

Abilene, Aug. Congressman
Thomas l.. Blanton Of Abilene lacked
but 34S votes getting a majority
over his three opponents IN the
election of July %, complete and
logical returns announced here to-
day by District Chairman Fred
Cockrell show. Blanton carried
eighteen Of the nineteen counties in
the district
The official vote is as follows:
Blanton 2i,570; Oscar Galloway TO-
ass; W. J. Cunningham, 9,S3S; J..
b. Dibrell Jr., 5,t42. Blanton's
plurality 1882 votes.