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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
KEITH'S
Kitty Doner

hEIIH D
Kitty DOner.
'T Would Rob a Sub Treasury
For Her. is what this humble
reviewer would entitle his opin-
ion of Miss Kitty Doner, who
headlines at B. r. Keith's
Theater, this week.
ALTHOUGH Miss Doner has been
in vaudeville for some time, we
had not seen her since she
played with cal Jolson in "Sln.
bad" Ladies and gentlemen, she
is better today than ever.
Miss Doner doesn't take very
seriously her impersonation of
male types. She has enough
showmanship to know that the
audience must not entirely forget
her feminine charm. Assisted
by Eddie Fitzgerald at the piano,
she presents songs and dances in
character, in a truly headlinish
manner.
Adelaide and Hughes, the best
dancers in vaudeville, have added
new stuff to their act, espec-
tally to the thoroughly likable
'Elopement of the Toys" No
one who likes good dancing
should miss this.
Maude Powers and Vernon
Wallace appear in 'Rosebuds,
Birds. Etc." which q lot OF
people seemed to like. Frankly,
this reviewer didn't, thinking the
sketch rather stupid. Harry
Starries and Madeline Hartford
supported the comedy team. A
very good few minutes were had
from Combs and Nevins, who
filled in for an act which failed
to arrive. Although their songs
have been heard here before, the
boys have good voices and re-
ceived an ovation.
The biggest new individual hit
on the bill was Dick Henderson,
recent importation from the
alls, whose norlologue, in the
form of an .impassioned speech
to the audience, is one Of the
funniest we have heard in a
long time. He also sings very
well.
Claudia Coleman entertained
with her analysis OF feminine
types. Harry Kahne offered
mental feats, and the bill was
opened. by a well appreciated
tuInbling number, that OF Will
liam Brack and his company.
Tho films filled in at their usual
piaces.-J. r,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
CENTRAL
Trio of Features.

There are three outstanding fea-
lures on the bill being presented
the last time today at Crandalls
Central Theater. The foremost
attraction il ParaInount's produc-
ton of Arthur Stringer's 1.-THE
Story without a Name" in which
the stellar roles are played by
Agnes Ayers and Antonio Apreno.
The companion feature - the
ninth release in Jack Dempsey
Flight and Win" series, a two
reel comedy drama, bearing the
title of 1.-THE Health Farm Wal
lop." Added to these two major
offerings is the comedy OF "Col-
onel Heeza Liar, Daredevil
Pipe organ accompaniment CT
the pictured subjects as well as
solo intervals are contributed by
Mesdames Libby and Thompson,
two Of the Capitals most accUrn.
ulished musicians.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05

Good, old-fashioned melodrama,
the kind that pleased our dads,
Is the bill at the RiaIto. The
houdoir set has been replaced by
vistas of the great open spaces.
The society sheik has given place
to the strong, silent man. Once
more the public which has been
Surfeited with the erotic adven.
lures of lounge lizards with pat
Ont-leather hair can thrill with
the clean tang OF real adventure.
Here Is romance in the rough,
not the finely-drawn, tempered
romance of the modern drama,
but that Virile romance based on
the primitive love Of a man for
his mate, among hardships and
combats with man and nature.
The film feature is 1.-THE Tor
nado." from the stage play by
Lincoln !. Carter and with pic
lures Of a real tornado to add to
the thrills.
House Peters, who is without
doubt one Of the most popular
heroes of the screen, is of course
in his element as the herman
hero. The beautiful Ruth Cliff
1OrQ gives a Splenolo lnIerpTeLa-
ton as the heroine, her appeal
ing beauty and dramatic ability
being among the features of the
production.
Music is again featured in the
Rialtos bill, with Duffey and
Mackenzie, the operate artists,
delighting their many friends. J.
Humbird Duffey, Washington's
Chocolate Soldier" who was
here with De Wolfe Hopper dur
ing the past season, pleased the
audience with his tenor voice,
while Alice Mackenzie was as
charming as ever and in splen-
did voice
A Century comedy, with Rudy
Messenger as 1.-THE Aggravatin'
Kid" provided a battery Of
laughs, while the new cross word
puzzle picture had hundreds of
rabid fans reaching in their pock-
cts for pencils. The Rialto Sym
phony Orchestra and the Inter
national News reel rounded out a
well.balanced bill.-H. S.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
METROPOLITAN
Nazimova.

ANSS1AAAAOY Sbe
We have anticipated the re-
turn of Nazimova to the screen.
The realization has come;
Madonna of the Streets" has
garrived at Crandall's Metropoli-
tan, new proof that anticipation
rs greater than realization. II 10
u beautiful story, well acted and
directed, with something beyond
the mere surface Of story telling
as its theme, but nevertheless,
hardly the vehicle for ALA
Nazimova,s return.
A brief synopsis of the story is
difficult. Adapted from the fam
Iliar novel 1.-THE Ragged Mes
senger," the scenes are laid in
London, mostly in a mission in
the Limehouse district, and
the action revolves about the
trials of two souls, one clergy
man, the other, a woman of
the streets. Bent upon making
him pay the debt his uncle owed
.iher in America, the woman
comes to London, finds her man,
and marries him, with the lie
in her heart. Eventually her
secret is found out, and the
preacher, who has taught mercy
to all, drives. her from the
mission. And them. the ayeng-
ing conscience plays its part, and
only through miracle of God
are the two united. Truly, as
sincere and impressive a sermon
as ever was preached.
OF. Nazimoya, much has been
said in the past, and all those
strong, good things remain with
her to be said again, a great
actress. And Of Milton Stills
much now could be said. Suf-
flee it, that he has reached
another achievement in his
portrayal Of the clergyman, and
bears nobly a great portion Of
the burden of Madonna Of the
Streets" The remainder OF the
cast is headed by May Beth
Carr, Vivien Oakland, Courtney
Feote and Claud GiIlingwater,
with the. hundreds of others
which such a picture demands.
''Lovemania, % with Al st.
John, passes az comedy. Pathe
NewsreeT and the Metropolitan
Orchestra, add their share of
support to the program.--E. L p.
-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
SUNDAYS OPENINGS IN
VAUDEVILLE

show ana were forced to give
several encores before they were
allowed to retire. The Powers
Duo, in "a European Thriller" n
Derch or pole balancing act, pro-
vide an opening number.
with q really dramatic story
and adequate setting, coupled
with exceptional acting on the
part Of its distinguished star,
Lionel Barrymore, 'Meddling
Women the major photoplay Of
fering for the week, win I'M
doubleday cause comment equally
as good as the vaudeville. Barry
more heads cast including
Sigrid Holmq1ist, Dagmar Godow-
sky, Hugh Thompson. Ida OAR
ling, Alice HegemaIl, and Antonio
D'Algy. i.
A comedy, Fox news, and Di-
rector ManveIl's overture and exit
marches polish off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
REVIEWS OF THE NEW
FILM PROGRAMS

. to Algiers, the former joining the
Foreign Legion. Gloria sets up
I'm business as a barmaid, and
who should come along but young
Ben Lyon, thinly disguised as q
Foreign Legionnaire!
Well, Of course, you expect the
whole story. You viii have 10
trust to the reviewer, who tells
you solemnly that the rest Of it
is very good.
Gloria, 1t seems, IL out to kill
in character work, and with m''re
careful direction she will hit tho
stride she rather lost in Her Love
Story"
A kid-and-aniIpal comedy, the,
International NeWsreel and Topics
of the Day fill the remainder: Of
the bill.-M. r. -.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
CHARLES BRYAN RETIRES
AS NEBRASKA'S GOVERNOR

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 5.-Today
was knowing day" for Charles w.
Bryan, Democratic candidate for
Vice President in the November
election. He retires today as
Governor Of Nebraska and vacated
1.-THE executive mansion to make
way for Adam McMullen, his Re
publican successor.
Bryan, who attracted national in
terest by his trust busting activi-
ties in the marketing of coal by the
State Of Nebraska, will continue his
fuel business in private life,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
"Wizard of Or"

Larry Semon has arrived in
New York from Hollywood to con.
fer with 1. E. Chadwick, presi-
dent of Chadwick Pictures Cor
poration, regarding mis- latest fea-
ture comedy. just completed, 1.-THE
Wizard Of o." and arrange for
several other big productions
which he is planning to produce.
Semon's interest is now GEN.
tered on 1.-THE Wizard of o."
which is his most ambitious prof.
ect and one he has desired to
make for a long time. A print Of
the picture preceded him to New
York, and those who have seen it
proclaim it to be one OF the real
achievements in the industry
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
THE SIXTH,
GLITTERING HIT
By HAROLD PHILLIPS.

:.
Along somebody sadnot having notes handy forget
the aavey unmpeachabe authority who refuses
be agensomebody said that the
the Scandals current at the National
Theater lot Would that could hop
on the with shabe he is and lend
firmatory vigor verdict But that might be mpeachng
truth only five and fraction versions OF Mr.
Whites pittering the scattered public
restricts this latest version Is better han only the
five and fraction scanned by these friendly
Here is gay gowned, gorgeouy draped heavy
in comedy positively ponderous in puhrtude This blanket
verdict is for those digest their show intelligence the
WING For the more leisurely there are details below
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
TIVOLI-
-
Tom Meighan.

Thomas Meighan does some
more fine acting in Tongues of
Flame the featured picture on
the Tivoli's bill for today only.
The plot OF the picture concerns
itself with a Captain Harrington,
a former army officer, portrayed
by Mr.. .Meighan, who is instru.
mental in saving the oil lands
OF a TRIBE Of Siwash Indians
from the hands Of an unscrupu-
lous town boss.
Bessie Love is the Indian
maiden who wins Tommie's af-
fections. Eileen Percy is also
in the cast and Is very. good in
her role-that Of the daughter
of the wealthy gentleman who
controls the town.,
Supplementary features include
q rather mediocre Mack Sennett
comedy. 'Lizzies of the Field"
and an entertaining Pathe Re-
view. The customary excellent
organ music also is on the pro-
gram,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
COLUMBIA
Gloria Swanson.

For the Gloria Swanson fans
land who isn't one, may we ask?j,
wages Of Virtue" ut. Id sw'3
Columbia, will be a treat.
The unusual story deals with a
young Italian girl, who through
gratitude follows the circus
strong man who saved her life.
Gloria trails along with the little
troupe OF four. which tragically
enough. sdtFindles to three--the
strong man having drowned enc
OF the boys for tempting Gloria.
s - flee with him to gay Paree.
TO escape the law. the devoted
Hercules and his fair one retreat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
WANDERING AUTO TAGS
KEEPING POLICE BUSY

Wandering auto tags are keepins
police busy. Several motorists re-
ported the loss of their tags YES.
terday. and half dozen lost tags
were found by police in the streets.
The First precinct has found a
tag numbered 48,730, the Second is
holding number 1886, and the
Third precinct has tags numbered
6,769. 43,501 and $500
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
Praise "Ben Hur"

Under the title, thinking Italy
and America by Cinema" the Ri
vista d'Italia d'America, a popu-
lar monthly published in Rome,
having a wide circulation among
Italian-Amerfcans, not only In both
Americas, but in the Old World
as well, prophesies that Fred Nib.
los production of "Ben-Hur," now
in the making at Rome, will ia
vorably affect international rela,-
tionships between America and
the nations of the Continent
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05

Williams Sisters in a narrative
number which only heightened
my loneliness for the absent
hooters; or even a curtain as
cending on a French maid dus-
ing the bric-a-brac.
But why bubble?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-05
AMBASSADOR +,
Nazimova.

1.-THE Rats Knuckles" is the
title of the amusing comedy be-
ing presented as chief supple-
mentary feature Of the bill sched-
lii9d for the first three days Of
the current week at Crandall's
Ambassador Theater, with Charlie
Chase In the stellar role. The
action Is lust as foolish as the
title. Added short reels and q
pipe organ accompaniment and
solo interlude round out the
program.
The chief feature is First Ma
tional's film version Of THE Rag
ged Messenger presented on the
screen as THE. Madonna OF the
Streets with Nazirnova and Mil
ton Sills in the stellar roles. A
complete review of this subject
win be found in connection with
the Metropolitan Theater.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
THE REAL ANSWER

A SEATTLE legislator introduces a bill
\ asking for return Of the whipping
post IN. Washington penal institutions.
lie has the false idea that severity of
punishment will decrease crime,
Other WaShingtonianS have advanced
dozen more or less weird ideas along the
same line. In that connection the re-
marks of Justice Murphy of Nanaimo. h.
G., in sentencing William Bagley, the
bank robber from Seattle, are interesting.
Said the justice:
aDRlSONEI Il is not my custom 20 lecture a
man who has been found guilty by a Jury
nor do ! intend 60 lecture you; but IL so happens
that ann here representing Canadian Justice and
think Canadian justice has a message 20 criminals
IN Canada and 20 those who come here from
foreign countries, and Il Is this, THE PEOPLE uF
CANADA ARE DETERMINED THAT CANADA
WILL NOT BECOME 4 HAPPY HUNTING
GROUND FOR CRIMINALS: AND WHEN rms
PEOPLE OF CANADA MAKE Up THEIR
MINDS THEY ARE APT To GO THRU WITH
WHAT THEY PROPOSE, They have proven this
on fields much more important than in the hunt.
ing down OF cowardly bandits aud woud,hc muir
derers.
CRIMINALS over here or in any other coun,
" Try may be SURF that II they come to British
Columbia 10 commit crime. there win be no spar,
ing OF money TO secure evidence against them,
and no sparing of money 10 bring them bach,
within our jurisdiction.
aONCE We get them here, they win have n
~ fair trial; they win have the fun benefit OF
merciful law BUT THEY SHOULD KNOW
THAT OUR CRIMINAL PROCEDURE IN CAN.
ADA Is SIMPLE AND SWIFT AND ENDEANORS
10 BE CERTAIN. Nrrdicts once given are sci.
dom upset and II they are upset. tho people OF
British Columbia will hesitate, because OF
accident TO that the trial takes place again
. FTER conviction takes place after such i.
~ fair trial, then the courts OF British Co
lumbia intend to deal drasticay with would be
murderers-not that seek vengeance, but that
we intend TO demonstrate that here In Canada
law is respected
81 fANADIAN citizens not allowed to carry
" guns. We pride ourselves on the admins
iration OF law, which that Il i not neccs.
sary TO carry reyolvers, and sentences imposed by
Canadian courts are sure TO be carried out.
RECONSIDERATION may be given after a time
" but once verdict is imposed. Canadian
timent win 10 It that THE PUNISHMENT Is
SUCH As WILL ACT A. \ DETERRENT WITH
VIEW TO DETERRING THE PERPETRA.
fI0N OF THIS SORT OF THING, which | regret
to say has become common, namely. the organi-
xation Of bands Of criminals from the United states
who come TO our country to pcrpetrate murder
1t is not the severity, but the surety of
punishment that brings respect for the
law in the country of our neighbors to the
north.
And that's the thing that is vitality
needed in this country-to take our laws
seriously, to enforce them, and to make
that enforcement stick.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
NOT A WAR TAX
:" ME inheritance TAX was a war meas

'"INHE inheritance tax was a war meas
L use and the emergency is now past"
You hear this assertion frequently from
the forces who are working for the repeal
Of the estate tax law.
The truth is that the Inheritance tax
law was passed by congress September 8,
1916. We were not ~ war then. Two
months later we reelected Woodrow VIII
son on the ground that he had kept us
out of war. IL was seven months proceed
ing our entry into the war; the country
in general and congress in particular did
not then anticipate our entry.
We We're waxing fat and prosperous
The war in Europe was making a fine
new crop Of millionaires in America, No
emergency had aITived-or, at least, none
that was officially recognized.
The inheritance tax was not the out
growth of an immediate necessity Ii was
the result of steady development of tax
alton intelligence over many years. II
resulted from the same process of think
ing that had brought about the income
tax after wearing down decades of oppo-
sition on the part of the very wealthy.
Disinterested students of taxation had long
been practically unanimous that the fair
est of all taxes would be an inheritance
tax. In university class rooms it was so
taught.
Congress happened to catch up with the
idea seven months before we got into the
great war; it wasn't seeking money to
carry on our part in that war
Nothing indeed, could be more ridicu-
lous than an inheritance tax for emer-
gency purposes. Its collection depends on
the death Of persons possessing wealth.
That is no way in which to meet an emer-
gency. With dire disaster confronting us
we couldn't sit around waiting for our
wealthiest citizens to die No matter how
patriotic they are, they probably would
fail to die in time
The value of the inheritance tax is only
realized over the years. As one genera
ton succeeds another this tax returns TO
the whole country n small part of the
great accumulations of wealth that have
come into few hands II is effective
and fair. But it is a peacetime tax, not
war emergency measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
KEEP TO THE RIGHT

r NIGER for five minutes at one of
IL the green light corners" where traf-
fic control signals are in operation, and
you will find the cause of much Of the
congestion and complaint
While the red light is showing, pedes-
triaIs accumulate on all four corners,
usually three or four abreast. When the
green light appears, they all make dash
forward, helter-skelter, all over the side
walk
The result is that in the middle of the
street the oncoming crowds meet, and,
with neither making any pretense of
keeping to the right, confusion and con-
gestion reign while they try to pick
their way thru.
The answer is easy: Keep to the right,
always, and you'll not only move faster,
but will be in less danger of accident.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
Laughs at Firing Squad

NIANcHURIA. China Sow
Nl when the rains failed
10 come. their farm dried up
Chang shu Chen and her huss
band faced starvation She en-
couuged him % become bandit
Then when her husband was
KILLED IN battle. Chang shu
chen took up his gun and led
his outlaw band Her fame
spread FAR. sbs was feared and
hunted az the queen ~ 1000
blood-thirsty tufela Her loot
was riches and Chang shu
chen was happ But treaeh-
cry from her own followers
came next ana the girl bandit
had 10 flee
From excitement Of Wild rides
across Manchurian plains, hard
fought battles with police
plundcrcd villages, she fled 20
the atmosphere Of srft music,
dainty foods and sensuous lux
ury-to a Sing cong Glh House
But shu Chen was too IA
nous An old follower recog
nizsd her. and. spurned, no told
police She was led before the
firing squad even then the
queen"
In her last moments she gave
her costly cape 20 her weeping
old mother. and scorninE 20
have her eyes bandaEed. she
awaited the fatal signal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
SCIENCE --
TRANSPORTATION

A SHORT time ago Germany
- lntImoted that Il would be
able 20 pay It's wur dobis by a
secret process " manufacturing
sold. Tha caused considerable
excitement IN other countriea
because the manufacture OF
sold was recognized as scion
iifir possibility Nothing has
happened, however. The manu-
faciure Of gold BE- a fact. but Il
seems impractical In large or
paying quantities
Recently Professor AIlethe
publNhed BITS results ia turning
mercury into gold This caused
the GaHeblcr method to be
brought to light Gaaehler. an.
other German scientist, flied
hin process with the German
patent office In 1899 II was
known merely by "a number
and this mysterious process the
German HclcHtists had in mind
when they talked OF paying
their war debtg with manufAc.
turcd gold When the Nilethr
method became known. Gasch.
lcr In order 70 protect the pr.
GRITTY Of his method. had 10
make Il public. Since then
GhHchler has made other dis
coysries showing tho posslbll
iiy OF tranamutat!on OF metals.
II" has changed ordinary ura.
MUM into uranium X. the lat
ter being intcnaively radioac.
tive.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
A GOOD IDEA

ME Cincinnati Auto club after wres-
L ting for months with the problem of
the careless driver, is now deyising set
of rules for pedestrians. But they have
called in group Of men who neither own
nor drive automobiles TO help them.
That's new and refreshing. Too often
the luckless man who has to cross a city
street on foot is at the mercy of the auto
lists and guided by rules laid down with
the welfare of autosts solely in mind.
Now he may get chance, in Cincin-
natl, at least, to have some sort of
voice in the restrictions that are put on
his downtown perigrinations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13
SQUELCH IT!

TNHERE is ready for introduction in the
legislature a bill, sponsored by the
Washington State Chamber Of Commerce,
which would make compulsory a vote of
the people bsfore any public utility bonds
could be issued TO extend municipal utility
projects.
Whether done deliberately or not, this
measure would be a vital blow at Seattles
partly-complet power project on the
Skagit river, and should be fought by
every municipal ownership advocate if
anyone can be found who is foolish enough
to introduce IT,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-13

wear on hh nerves. But oven
with that fortunate trmpsra
mont it IL a shocking waste Of
time. FOR a man whose in-tauts
arc Important 20 nll OF us,
The halfh5ur for those who
merely stand IN line and take
their turn may be diversion
that can be afforded But 'hs
visitor from the c1ngfcKman's or
senator's homo town. who wants
70 nay bis respects with no
business 20 transact. or none
that could not bs better done
elsewhere. is pure time
wnstsr.
Tho president belongs 20 all the
people. and not. even for a Bist
moment. to any ono Of them
Nobody should 500 him merely
Tor his personal qualification. or
for anything but tho transaction
~ business which only tho priest,
don't personally can do
no not imagine that ihcae
II abuses Of tho time Of public
officials. on the assumption that.
because they belong TO all Of Va.
they belong to each Of US, are
purely American invention.
Tho writer happened 20 be In
Japan during the chaotic cunfu-