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The Washington times., 1924-11-25
THRILLS A PLENTY on
ICY DEL AWARE

One ofsthe big scenes in Janice
Meredith" starring Marion Davies,
which opens at the Columbia Urea
ter next Sunday and scene which
should have a particular appeal
for photoplay patrons of Phiiadel-
phia is that depicting George
Washington In the historic cross
ing of the Delaware.
The picture, rich in Revolution.
airy lore, has for. sne most part old
Philadelphia and the surrounding
territory as a Background for its
many big dran1tic moments
The crossing of the Delaware is
said to be the finest thing ever
done in, photoplay production. And
in bringing this scene to the
screen untold time, labor and
expense were involved.
In the first place 1t was neces-
sary to procure 100 Colonial uni
forms, costing about $40 each and
returnable only provided that they
were in good condition. However,
for the sake of realism, many of
these tunics and trousers had to
be torn in certain sequences, and
as result few of the uniforms
were returnable,
The scene was filmed last win
ter. which was an exceptionally
The Washington times., 1924-11-25


OF such venerable trans
parency is Class O. Laughter"
/ displayed at the National last
night with Flora LIE Breton, an
English player, in the title role.
The play rates outstanding dis
tinction in that Mr.. Savage
went to England to get it when
he could have walked up two
flights to any garnet in this
country and gotten as good, or
better.
"Lass" is a revival; produced,
originally, l believe, by the Vim
cent Crummles company on
Miss Snevehcci's "Bespeak"
night. Dickens was its original
critic and his congenital good
nature made an inadvertant
prophet Of him. for he said the
piece would probably have a run.
The original manuscript re-
posed, for a time, in the Smith
sonian Institution and then dis
appeared. Archaeologists are
now agog as to whether the
Savage research department has
actually retrieved the original
or just rough draft.
"Lass" may be the Sparkling
London success" it is credited
on the program with being in
London; over here--and we're
not SO hard-boiled--it is as
obvious and sticky as baby's
hands after an excursion to the
jam pot. 1t simply won't do.
The theme is in its dotage and
the method of attacking it fair
ly shrieks to heaven in its
obviousness and mush.
H..
Miss LIE Breton has an ex-
quisite doll-like beauty and a
flair for comedy which helps,
somewhat, to thin the glutinous
outpourings. The others do
what any sane people would do
with the material at hand. Make
the most Of it. N
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
BADGES AND BONDS AT
THE BEL ASCO

Without Gregory Kelly, Badges.
the Marcin-Eiammond mystery
comedy which unveiled itself at
the Beiasco last night, would not
be any more than poor stock
play. Mr.. KeIiy's personality--
that Of boob who never knows
when and why he shouldn't butt
in is the lifeline upon which the.
i. obvious little opera hangs.
But Badges Is a good ad for
the Postoffice Department and
yet a rap at that particular branch
OF Federal activity. AS might be
assumed from the billing, Badges
is a little yarn--not half SO dex.s
ferrous as those one reads in Adj
venture or the Blue Book about
some stolen mail bags, containing,
$2,O00,0O0 in bonds. / imagine
these were Liberty Bonds, though
Mr.. MARGIN and his colleague do
not dwell on this point Suffice
to say--these bags contained
bonds. Well, as good mystery
stories go these selfsame bonds
were stolen by a trio Of crooks,
one of whom had a daughter.
Enter romance!
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
BEDINI TROUPE
BEST SO FAR
AT GAYETY

They are playing Peek A Boo"
down at the Gayety this week.
Jean Bedini's company of that
name presenting one of the snap
piest burlesque shows Of the sea-
son. Bedini, who used to be a
juggler of note, has blossomed
into one of the most astute pro-
ducers in this line of entertain
ment, and in this years edition
Of Peek A Boo" he has quite
outdone his previous efforts.
There is something doing every
minute, a fact that last nights
big house was quick to appreci-
ate, the applause being incessant.
Harry and Willie Lander again
head the company ind scored
with their inimitable line of pat
ter. There is nothing forced
about the work of these two. fun
sters, and as they have been
given a lot of good material to
work on their comic nonsense
was hugely enjoyed. Peggy
Mayo il easy on the eyes, and,
coupled with her good looks, has
a voice that makes an appeal in
sentimental songs. With the
Landers she got a lot of laughs
out of cit Amt Coin To Rain
No More, more than a dozen
verses being required before
everybody was satisfied.
Nellie Nelson is a graceful lit
tie singer and dancer, and was
particularly effective in Shake
speare in Song" Marjorie Daw
led a dozen choristers in q cos
tune song of bygone days. while
Matt Kennedy pleased with Shis
songs and merry quips.
Among the numerous features
were the Chicago Jazz Kings, in
strumentalists, who won a big
hand: the Jaza.A-Ganza Girls,
dancers, and five one.minute
sketches that carried a punch in
every line.
The chorus has been picked out
with care and has been trained
to the minute by Bedini. Easily
the best show Of all this season.
H. w.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
FUN AND MELODY
WITH GOOD
QUAKERS

''The Belle Of Quakertown" is
the best thing. in this reviewers
opinion, in a musical comedy way
which has bowed into Washington
since kid Boots" started making
the spectators rich
1t boasts a book by Aaron Hoff-
man which is never dull and is
frequently sparkling, quite few
tuneful melodies and some first
class dancing. Between curtains
= Vincent Lopez jazz band gro
Vides syncopation.
Eddie Buzzell is the featured
comic and rates the No. one
dressing room on a performance
that furnishes a good many
chuckles and a generous bunch of
full.blown laughs. 1t is related
that Mr.. Buzzell walked out on
'"The Bingham Girl after failing
to convince the management his
name would look good in lights,
and walked into his present job
in "Quakertown." The iii wind
was blowing strong for the
Quakers that day for Buzzeu IL
the best of the vaudeville wise
crackers imported to adorn must
cal comedy He has a good flair
for comedy, the art of getting the
most out of topical song and is
nimble stopper.
The Belle" tells a conventional
story, but tells it very well.
Ananias Jones (played by Buzzell)
10 the orphan n'eer do well of the.
Thee and Thou Village. He has
an excellent idea for making the
Friends baiIiwick thrive to the
point where it might have q Ro-s
'tary Club. Banished from Quaker
town he goes to the big city, in
terests an advertising man in his
plan, and is soon on the road to
the required million. OF course,
he. comes back to the old village
and wins the Quaker Belle.
Helen Ford is the girl and meas
ures 100 per cent up to the re-
quirements. She has a cute lit.
tie voice, an abundance Of naive
charm and she dances delightful
1y. Ona Munson, another recruit
from the two-a-day also provides
some accomplished dancing and
William Sully several times threat.
ened to hold UP the proceedings
while he bowed his acknowledge
ments to splaudits won by spirited
stepping. The limited group of
chorus men and fair ladies of the
ensemble are never idle. In fact,
the chorus of the Belle" is the
Nveliest bunch seen here this
season.
OF tunes, after the Curfew
Rings mo Other Girl Il Know
That. L Love YOU" ''I Would
Rather Dance Waltz" and you
Flew Away From the Nest" are
those that linger in memory.
"A cross word puzzle expert
asked to describe the Belle" with
q proposition and a word of three
letters would have an easy time.
You've guessed it--a hit.-A. r. <.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25

And Mr.. Kelly as Franklyn
Green, an honest-to-goodness cor
respondence school sleuth, his
pockets crammed with funny little
note books.
The show is somewhat unique
in spots, but for the chronic
theater-goer Badges" is too
obvious. The situations are
anticipated with too much ease.
And, IL Mr.. MARGIN will pardon,
the play is put together In q
loose and wandering fashion.
1t lacks Well-cefined element
of suspense; tumbles to earth at
the tag Of the second act; and
boastH a third section wherein a
darkened stage IL substituted for
action.
Lotus Robh&-here in stock IN
the spring, you'll recall, Is an
ideal story-boOk heroine, sWaet,
demure, harassed, purring at
times and always the joyful little
dreamer who plays. a trifle too
pianissimo. Nice to look at.
OF the others, Loiia Bennison
contributes g. convincing bit OG
work. Felix Krenbs 10 q good
crook-mustache and q wing
collar--Franlk Bear.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
THE LAUGHS ON US
LASS, YOU RASCAL
BY HAROLD PHILLIPS

Upon nobody else this precious and
gods smile submey Henry W. Savage orphan Some
will say that former Foies girls" gifted with eeter
the loveandmoney marthony occasionally
F. F. G. tripping subpoena mother
then where is she?
Well might you ask where
On the other hand, nobody
OF Mr. Savages incompetent young hope
destination You just know she will good wrangler might
logically force the issue whether Tuesday Wednesday,
out he'll admit there be Cindereas
ACT IA kitchen in what is
lshments Cinderella in suudge Juggling
inevitable coal bucket Or it mop pail? WE'LL
harrdanish sepmother The with the heart of gold Visitors
Gentry" and mistake Queries. Birth certificates
ACT 1.-THE NambngtOn Pambington estate The period
justmen Lord Ronald wars Cinderella in gor-
geous raiment Greets the butler. Usual mistake. Love-
ACT m-Brdal VEIL orange blossoms good OF cry
Curtain.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
/ Tots Matinee

The feature of the special pro-
gram for children to be given in
CrandalI's Tivoli tIleater next Sat
urday morning at 1890 o'clock, un-
der the auspices of the public
service and educational depart
ment of the Crandall theaters. Mrs.
Harriet Hawley Locher, director,
will be Mary .Pickford's splendid
film version of "Pollyanna. This
subject is one that appeals equally
TO young and old and should prove
the most popular offering Of the
season Of special performance for
juveniles which Mrs. Locher and
Peggy Albion, the "children's
friend of the air." have prepared.
Mrs. Albion appears in person
at every Saturday morning per-
Torrance as a special added at
traction.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
Pheno1n Grows Up

The fact that they do some
times come back is demonstrated
in Richard Barthelmess' picturiza-
ton Of the stage success, "Class.
mates" now at Crandalrs Metro.
politan and Ambassador theater.
Dicks leading woman in this sub.
ject is Madge Evans. now a
charming ingenue Of seventeen.
Miss Evans will be remembered
as the first child star OF the
films, Long before the days of
Jackie Coogan and the rest OF the
present Juvenile stars, Madge
Evans was before the camera for
World Films. Her mother exer.
cised the excellent Judgment of
devoting considerable period to
5 hsr dlughter's educa ion, but now
&: she is back to renew old acquaint.
anceships through the medium OF
the shadow drama.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
.|NGROWN. NAIL
Turns Right Out Itself

A few drops of "Outgro" in the
crevice Of the improving nail re.
duces inflammation and pain and
20 toughens the tender, sensitive
skin underneath 5the toe nail, that
it can not penetrate the flesh; and
the nan turns naturally outward
almost over night, III
TOutgro' is a harmless antiseptic
manufactured for chiropodists. How
eyer, anyone can buy from the drug
store a tiny bottle containing direc.
tons. "A.
The Washington times., 1924-11-25
-Four For Merton

Glenn Hunter has signed new
contract with First National, his
succesJ in Frank Lloyd's The
Silent Watcher" being the reason.
The young star Will make four
pictures under this contract.
, 1924-04-05

At is hereby brought to public
4 notice that the Government has,
this date, authorized the Reverend
ALPHONSE j. WOLF, C.SS.R., to
perform civiI-reiglous functions IN
the Municipality Of Saint CrolZ.
Government Of the Virgin Islands
of the United States, ST. CrolZ, Il
March, 1924.
WIN. s. ZANE,
Government Secretary.
, 1924-04-05

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Government for The Virgin Islands,
and for other purposes.
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fation to The United States Senate
and, in fact, knew nothing concern
ing it until the printed copy WIS re-
CSiFeQ l4la morning. foilIl0l' my
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
STATE
CAPITAL
State To Improve Five Miles OF Road

State To Improve Five Miles OF Road
Contracts for improving nearly five
miles Of State roads were awarded by
the State Roads Commission at its
weekly meeting. The commission re-
jected the one bid received for paving
third Of mile of road on Solomons
Island, as it was more than $1,000
above the estimated cost of the work.
The largest contract let was for
paving with concrete Ia miles of road
in Garrett county, from Crellin to the
West Virginia State line, at cost of
S42,73O. The other contracts let
were: In Talbot county, slightly more
than half mile of Washington street,
In Easton, at a cost of $4,000; in Kent
county, nearly two miles of'the Ches-
tertown-P Pomona road, at cost of $685..
S05; and in Baltimore county, nearly
q mile of the Falls roads, at cost of
S11,S74.
The Falls road contract is only for
concrete shoulders along the road.
While bids have been asked for resur-
facing the road, the, commission. de-
cided that If shoulders were added a
new surface would be unnecessary.
All of the bids accepted were below
the estimate which had been made by
the State Roads Department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
THIN GS
UN USUAL
ELLIS ISLAND

ia. western Newspaper Union.)

Ellis Island, in New York bay, near
the Statue of Liberty, is the chief
landing place provided by Uncle Sam
for immigrants. Through it passes the
constant stream Of foreign-born which
flows America-ward and from which
they scatter to the four winds.
Formerly known both as Oyster
and Gibbet island, 1t was acquired by
the national government from the
State of New York in 1908 and became
our leading immigration station In
1891.
After leaving quarantine immigrants
are landed on barges which are towed
to Ellis Island. AS the immigrants
land they are formed. into lines and
file past the inspectors who "size
them up" to discover If there Is any
reason why they should not be per-
mitted to enter America. They are re-
viewed by doctors and examined by
inspectors and vice investigators.
Feet, legs hands, arms, body, face,
eyes, head, are gone over. They are
carefully scanned for skin, communi-
cable and eye diseases.
If found to be O. K. In every way,
immigrants are permitted to pass. pur-
chase tickets to destination, their
money exchanged for its equivalent in
our currency and given assistance In
locating friends or relatives. Other
wise, they are held for further In
vestigation and developments and
finally passed or returned to the coun'
try from which they came, as condi-
lions warrant.
The majority of these newcomers
60 straight-away to the big cities
three-fourths Of them, it Is said, to
the territory east of the Mississippi
river and north of the Ohio river.
Ellis Island is intensely interesting.
Amusing and pathetic incidents occur
daily. All immigrants approach 1t in
fear and trembling lest they prove
unfit to enter. To nearly all of them
our language and customs are I'M
known, hence they do not understand
what it is all about. Ills said that
more tears have been shed here than
any other place In the world. Many
cry for joy over permission to enter,
others because they are refused or
because family is separated, maybe
for life, one member being unfit.
Uncle Sans entrance laws are rigid
not that he wishes to keep out de-
sirables, but because of the impera-
tive necessity Of preventing undesir-
ables from entering. As many as 5000
immigrants have passed through, Ellis
Island in a single day, and more than
a million have entered during single
year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
THE NEW YORK SUBWAY

The rapid growth and consequent
street congestion of our large, cities
seriously slows down local transporta-
ton and hastens the installation Of
improved methods. With the perfec-
ton of electric traction came the sub
way or underground transportation.
Crowded conditions on Manhattan
island, where in some sections author
tiles claim population reaches the un-
believable density of 700 persons per
acre, are unmatched. New York city
not only leads the world in subway
operation, but probably possesses more
miles of subway than all other cities
combined.
There are now completed or being
built there seventy miles Of subways,
containing upwards Of 200 miles OF
single track, the cost of which ranged
from $1,200,O00 to $2,5OO.O00 per mile.
according to time of construction and
working conditions. "a
The building of steel-reinforced
concrete tunnel under the crowded
streets and towering skyscrapers OF
our largest city, maintaining sewers,
water, steam, gas and lighting mains,
telegraph, telephone and fire-alarm
cables and other public utilities vital
to the success of a metropolitan city,
through which to operate electric pas
senger trains on fast and frequent
schedules is herculean task.
The main trunk lines of this subway
system are four tracks wide and pro-
vide for both express or through and
local traffic in each direction. Patrons
enter the subway from kiosks on the
streets, broad stairways leading to the
station platforms. AS a rule, local
stations are about five blocks and ex-
press stations about two miles apart.
During the busy periods. morning
and night, in trunk line subway ex-
press trains carrying eight to ten cars
operate about one minute apart In
each direction, making speed better
than thirty miles an hour. Local
trains, carrying five and six cars, OPP
crate less than two minutes apart in
each direction. The cars are about
fifty feet long. Such subway win
transport 100000 passengers daily.
The depth of the subway under
ground varies widely according to To-
cal conditions. The greatest depth Is
at about 190th street where the rails
are about $50 feet below street level.
At places of great depth elevators are
used to carry the people to and from
the trains.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23

Cumberland.-The Masonic Choir,
of Frostburg, gave recital here be-
fore large audience. An address on
the symbolism of Masonry was made
by Assistant Grand Lecturer Gerard
Everstine. The visitation event be-
gan at 4.30 o'clock, a dinner followed at
$50 and exercises were held during
the evening by Ohr Lodge, No. 131
of Masons. The dinner was served by
Mckinley Chapter, No. IL, Order Of
the Eastern Star.
Centreville.-Burned from head to
foot when a can of oil exploded in her
hands as she kindled the fire In the
kitchen stove, Mrs. Estelle Morris,
forty-seven, wife of William e. Morris,
died at her home, near Templeville.
Miss Mary Morris, twenty, daughter of
the dead woman. may die from burns
she suffered when she tore away her
mothers oil-soaked, flaming clothing
Frostburg.-R. Holt Hitchins, archi-
tect, has submitted a sketch of a
marble bench with central base for
flagstaff to the American Legion.
suggesting such design for a me-
mortal on Beall High School grounds.
where many trees and shrubs have
been planted this week at the instruc-
ton of Farrady Post. No. "a The
sketch is now on display and is at
tracing much attention
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
state To Spend Ns15o, 900 At Pen.

SbaAC ~ SPSb0 ViSSpSOS ~ Ssts 4
improvements at the Maryland PEN
itentiary that will cost $150,000 will
be begun within few weeks, Warden
Claude B. Sweeney. announced. rs
Governor Richie, following recent
conference with Warden Sweesey and
State Welfare Director Emory L..
Coblentz, authorized the prison au-
thorities to utilize a surplus OF about
$4,000 which was son hand at the
close of the last fiscal year to add to
the appropriation of 100000. Accord
ing to Warden Sweeney, this will
finance the summer construction pro-
gram. rr
Plans for reconstruction of the
powerhouse and plant that is to be in
stalled are being drafted. AS soon as
they are completed construction will
begin. 1t is planned to complete it by
the end of the summer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
Naval Academy To Admit Only 70
Enlisted Men.

Not only will the class which enters
the Naval Academy this summer be
much smaller than other classes of
recent years, due to the smaller num-
Der Of appointments permitted by law,
but the proportion of enlisted men of
the Navy and Marine Corps to enter
will be much less than ever before.
Academy officials estimate that the
class will number about 225, while
recent classes have contained around
800. OF the 225, about 20 will have
been designated from the enlisted
ranks.
Among enlisted men who passed for
the Academy are Charles and George
Huff, twin sons of Capt. Charles P.
Huff, U. S. N, retired. They are from
California.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-05-23
TRAVELLING CLINIC
FOR COUNTIES
SCARCITY OF RESIDENT oPER.
AToRs CITED AS REASON FOR
PROVIDING TRAVELLING STAFF

Tentative plans for travelling dental
clinics to work in the counties were
made at the closing session Of the
Maryland State Dental Associations
annual meeting at the Southern Hotel.
Recommendation for such clinics
were made by the president, DR.. B. B.
Ide, in his report, following com
munication from DR.. S. D. Ford, Of
La Plata, a deputy State health COM
missioner, and were unanimously
adopted.
Declaring that as Statewide prop
osition the organization has only
scratched the surface" of education in
oral hygiene among children of school
and pre-school age in Maryland, DR.
Ide said that of those examined 80
to 80 per cent. need attention. f
In st. Mary's county there are only
two dentists to population of 10000,
and in others the proportion is one to-
5000. Tubercular and throat clinics
in the counties are widely patronized,
he added, SO it is probable the dental
clinics would be successful. One coun-
ty, Baltimore, already has travelling
clinic supported by a Children's Aid
Association.
The new president of the organiza-
ton was authorized to appoint COM
mittee to arrange further details,
which will include censor board and
the introduction of a bill, authorizing
operation Of the clinics, at the next
session of the State, Assembly.
The following officers were unani-
mously elected at the business ses-
sion:
President, DR.. Horace M Davis, Bal
timore; president-elect, DR.. ]. S. Hop
kins, of Belair; president, DR.. T.
S. Eader, of Frederick; secretary, Dr.
N. H. Mcdonald, Baltimore; treasurer,
DR.. Harry A. Wilson, Baltimore, editor,
DR.. J. B. Robinson, Baltimore. Dele
gates and alternates to the national
dentists convention, November 10 to
Ia, in Dallas, Texas, were chosen as
follows: Delegates; DR.. James H. Fer
guson, DIR. j.. Ben Robinson and Dr.
Horace M. Davis; alternates, DR.. A. p
Badger, DR.. Harry e. Kelsey and DR..
A. H. Patterson, all of Baltimore Of
ficers were installed at the close Of
| the session.
The semi-annual convention of the
Maryland association will be held No
vember to in Frederick.