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The Washington times., 1925-06-08
CENTRAL
forbidden Cargo"

Evelyn Brent is pictured In
the principal subject Of a triple
feature bill at Crandall's Central
Theater for the last showings to
day. Forbidden Cargo" Miss
Brent's new vehicle, is a thrilling
drama of the rum runners, in
which she is supported by a
specially chosen cast Of favorites.
The companion attraction is the
fourth release in II. c. Witwers
new series of chapter plays. THE
Pacemakers." with George O'Hara
and Alberta Vaughn starred. The
third offering is a new comedy
starring Walter HERS. bearing
the name of "A Karin Romeo
To these are added varied short
reels and pipe-organ accompani-
ment and solo intervals by Mrs.
Libby and Mrs. Thompson, the
Central's skillfuI artistes at the
console.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
COLONIAL BEACH
Steamer ST. Johns

Crowds took advantage OF g
weekend outing away from the
heat Of the city byaa journey via
the steamer st. Johns TO Colonial
Beach, which left washington at
2:3O Saturday AFTERNOON. The st.
Johns again carried = large CROWD
to sWashington's Atlantic City.
yesterday morning All day and
late into the evening both Satur-
day and yesterday the water was
literally dotted with bathers en-
joying the saltwater bathing,
while many fishing and grabbing
parties went out, most OF them
returning with q good catch.
Tonight ct 7:15 the st. Johns
win make ! lO-nile moonlight trip
Gown the Potomac. returning 70
the city about I'll. These trips
are featured by free dancing to
music by Solkoloy's enlarge or
chestra.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
PALACE
"Are Parents People9''

Adela Rogers St. Johns, able
student Of human nature in Holly
wood, told you all III the Cosmo.
politan Magazine not long ago
what filmdom calls "sky
rocket: the bright star. swiftly
risen. swiftly setting.
That leads up co, and clarifies
the statement that Betty Bron-
SON. who Sir James Barrie picked
for Peter Pan in Herbert Bren-
on's film classic, is not a sky
rocket. On the contrary, her sec
ond prominent screen role makes
her more secure than ever with
the moving picture public.
Are Parents People? being
shown this week at Loewss Palace
Theater., finds Betty on the
heights.
1t is a charming little comedy
in itself, adapted from the story
by Alice Duer Miller. Adolphe
Menjou and Florence Vidor, both
inteIlige and accomplished
screen performers, are cast in
important roles.
Another asset less evident but
equally important as the acting
itself, is the light handed direction
of Nal st. Clair, who studied un-
der Sennett and directed Buster
Keaton in recent times. A new
leading man appears-Lawfence
Grey, and slated for popularity.
Truly. this is picture Of youth.
And now, just one Word more.
About the story: Pretty little
daughter, seeing her dissatisfied
parents drifting toward Reno,
diverts their attention from d.
vorce to herself by q couple Of
smashing escapades, love conquer
ing all before the final fade-out.
big Town." a comedy present
ing the juvenile components of
'sOur Gang" is put over with the
unsophisficated gusto and eclat
peculiar to this particular troupe
Of pint-size thespians. FarinA's
feet Is, as usual. the acme OF ex-
pressionistic art.
The Pathe News shows US wha
the worlds been doing all this
time, and Topics Of the Day fur
nisnes even more laughter than
usual. The Palace symphony Or
chestra is as grand as they make
'em. All in all, it's q remarkably
good warm weather bill, and we
take pleasure in Recommending
tt r
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
KEITH'S-
James Barton

James Barton
Jack Rose, who wrecks more
straw hats than home-runs do on
September is. is given the feature
spot on this weeks Keith's bill.
AS far as I know it 10 the first
time he has been given this hon.
ored berth in Washington, and
believe he deserves it. Il only 10:
the vigor Of his methods.
His act is entirely given over
to buffoonery Of the most rouSn
and ready sort hcctic thing en-
failing much shouting and looping
about the stage. But, 1t seems TO
me, that under this rowdyism
there Is 8 sincerity of purpose, an
honest desire 70 wrench a laugn
at whatever. cost. and to bury
human troubles in the wreckage
of property straw hats. For tnls
/ salute him. I salute him FUR
ther because he was able to awake
yesterday afternoons audience
from a lethargy induced by week
of S90-pIus weather and earn him.
self curtain sreech. Jimmy
Eteiger assists. him at the piano.
Beatrice Herford returns with
q comfortable little act in which
she reads her own monologues ds-
picting the most annoying mem.
hers OF her sex. She does In the
Bank, again and two others. both
new to me. In al of them she
sets forth the weaknesses or the
plump, matronly women one en-
counters where there :s least need
for them.
In "The Pest . Games Barton
demonstrates his facility for por-
traying drunken and belicose
gentlemen. He submits some ex-
cellent dancing for q chaser. He
Is assisted by Lew Christy and
Chariot Allen The sketch Is
amusing. and Mr.. Barton Is con-
sistently clever, though Thought
it too long.
Val Eichen brings the antique
Shop in which five young people
dance The settings are novel,
though the dances are not par.
ticularly so. liked the telephone
girl number best. Mr. Eichen
supervises the act and contrives
changes costumes and stage hands
change the sets.
Flo snd Ollie Walters. two pleas
ant little girls. sing and dance in
an offering called Telling Tales.
Clever, though they should speak
more plainly.
Al Striker. contortionfst, opens
the bill. MeeIlan's CANNES fea-
lures hall q dozen leaping hounds.
Valdez Armand and Ernest Perez.
athletes. have an Unusual stunt
or two. The usral fills complete
the program. Mo.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
RIALTO-
Reginald Denny

Reginald Denny in "I'H Show
You the Town" is at the Rialto
this week. 1t is an uprOaricusly
funny farce, with dozen laughs
to the reel and delightful enter
tainmept for any audience.
Like most farces, this has a
slim little plot that Ia absurd.
but it Is hilarious entertainment.
It seems a little long for It's slight
material and could be cut TO adj
vantage in its opening reels, where
laughs are few. After the story
gets underway, however, it IL full
Of gags" all of them funny.
Reginald Denny plays q college
professor who is considered so
safe" where women are con-
cerned that he Is asked to entor-
tain the wife Of a busy hus.
band, to show the town" to a
visiting niece, and to cajole q
wealthy widow into endowing q
down-and-out college. The re-
sulting farce Is based on the COM
plications which arise among the
various women.
The high light. Of the picture is
a restaurant scene, where he has
taken both the wife and the
widow-with the visiting niece
also present to demand his at
tention. He has himself PACED
every five minutes and goes
from one woman to the other in
the cleverest comedy scene this
critic has seen in some time.
Cissy Fitzgerald, said to be the
first woman ever to play in pic
lures. plays the coy widow and
walks away with her scenes.
There are four beauties in the
cast, with Marian Nixon looking
particularly charming as the
heroine. The star makes the
The Washington times., 1925-06-08

most of the many opportunities
for humor.
The production il lavishly staged
and expertIy handled. "In Show
You the Town" is sure-fire stuff.
Miss Mary Apple, very attrac-
lively voiced, sings Songs from
the Southland" which impress
favorable. Helen Jane Marr ap-
pears in an Oriental dance, which
she is to INTRODUCES next fall in
Earl Carro1l's projected revue,
Who Cares" International News
Reel Of world events, many of
them local to washington, and
Lyman Howe Hodge-Podge COM
plete the screen events. This
weeks music, under direction Of
Mischa Guterson, is notably
fine p
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
ARMY OFFICERS SHIFTED
IN INSTRUCTION DUTIES

Army orders issued by the War
Department today include the fol-
lowing:
Major Clarence T. Marsh. now at
Fortress Monroe, Va. is detailed
as instructor of the North Carolina
National Guard at Wilmington.
Lieutenant Colonel Daniel d.
Gregory, now assigned to the North
Carolina State College at West
Raleigh is assigned to the Porter
Military Academy, Charleston, s. c.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
Outdoor Resorts
GLEN ECHO
Outdoor Fun

The sweltering heat Of the city
sent thousands to Glen Echo
Park, for the week end.
The dancers held full sway
Saturday night IN the ballroom
from $50 to 1870 to Happy
walkers playing with and direct
ing the Golden Pheasant band.
All OF the fun and amusement
devices were kept going at run
speed". the ''frolic" this season 9
new feature seemed the most
popular; but tho old favorites
were not overlooked. Last night
the ballroom was dark but It will
reopen Tor dancers tonight ct 500.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08

when Dancing Mothers rang
down. the curtain on a season
which totaled 316 performances
in New York to give the members
Of the cast a vacation before com.
mencing its long tour the first OF
September, Mary Young sailed at
once for France to join American
friends already there and go with
them through Switzerland and
Italy before returning to America
in August. Miss Young and John
Halliday, together with the other
members of the New York COM
.pany will be seen here next sea-
son, when Edgar Selwyn presents
this comedy, which he wrote in,
collaboration with Edmund Gould
ing, and which he personally de
rected and produced in both-New
York and London.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
BeIascO Reopens

George s. Kaufman's new play,
The Butter and Egg Man."
comes to the Belasco here next
week for a preliminary showing
to being moved into New York.
Crosby Gaige is the producer and
following its appearance here and
in all probability one other city,
the piece will be held off for fall
production.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
EARLE
Maccabee Week

A swirIins. flashing, dancing
act leads off the batting order
at the Earle this week. Marrone
and L'Acosta. assisted by two
gprightly nymphs. the Senoritas
Carlita and Gala. do seemingly
impossible things considering the
hot weather while the orchestra
labors in dhuble-quick time. Bel
ford Holmes pianos and sings in
this enc.
The Volga Boys. last seen here
In Ed Wynnss Grab Bag. are
another featured act. Last nights
patrons didn't seem to appreciate
their stuff-maybe because they
couldn't understand the tongue in
which the songs were sung. This
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
Brooke Johns Due

The Rialto announces as a.
special attraction next week,
Brooke Johns, the musical conn
edy star and favorite OF "Zieg-
feds FoIlies' and The Comic
Supplement"
His appearance at the Rialto
will be In the nature Of q sort OF
home coming" to his friends
after his splendid Broadway sue.
cesses.
Johns will be assisted by Goode
Montgomery slnd band I'm furnish.
ing the Tilt and merriment.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
D. c. CONSUMPTION OF
WATER IS STILL HIGH

J. S. Garland superintendent Of
the water department, reported TO-
day that 70,19S 900 gallons of wateE
we're consumed during the twenty
four hours ending at 8 a. m. TO.
day, an increase of 10,000,000 gal
Ions over the consumption last
Sunday,
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
FLIER IN AUSTRALIA
ON FLIGHT TO JAPAN

SYDNEY, Australia. June s.
Commander De Pinedo. chief of
staff of the Italian Air Service,
reached Adelaide, Australia, today
enroute to Japan, having left Rome
nrll 81.
The Washington times., 1925-06-08
Prince of Wales Rests

DURHAM, Natal Africa, June 8
The Prince Of Wales was resting
today following the delay in his
arrival here due to car of his
special train overturning. TOmor-
row he will play golf.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Judge Dorefnus
Speaks at Mckinley
Dinner Of Rep'n Club

The Bergen County Republican
Club gave a dinner in honor of the
birthday of President Mckinley at
the Swiss Chalet, on Thursday eve-
ming, the goth. 1t was largely at
tended.
Among the speakers were General
Burrows, Judge Fake, who spoke at
some length upon the taxation prob
lem, County Chairman McClave and
Judge Cornelius Doremus.
The judge confined his address en-
tirely to the life and influence of the
martyred President. He called atten-
tion to his struggles and accomplish
ments as farmers boy, major in
the Civil War, Congressman, Cover
nor and President.
In closing, the speaker urged his
hearers to profit by the principles for
which Mckinley stood consistently
and which meant so much to the Re-
publican party.
There was much enthusiasm and
the dinner was pronounced success.
Judge Doremus was loudly ac-
claimed as the next Governor of the
State of New Jersey.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13

Our Lady of Grace Parish euchre
was held on Tuesday night, on Ander-
son avenue between Walker and Ka-
mena streets. The affair was conduct
ed by Rev. Father Abbates, pastor of
the church, assisted by the various
societies.
Mr.. Hans Hebron of 231 John
street, Cliffside, is confined to his
home by severe attack of la grippe.
Miss Amelia Storck of Anderson
avenue is confined to her home by an
infected hand.
Edwin Sturken of 121 Shaler avenue
will travel to Newburgh on February
IL to enter the ice skating contests.
Mr.. Sturken will represent the Lone
Star A. C. of New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miller of Pali-
sade avenue entertained at dinner on
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. John Neville of
New Rochelle.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Mr.. Studerus Now
Sells Oil Burners

Mr.. Hans Studerus, of Dearborn
road, Palisade, is now an agent for the
Bullard Super Oil Burner. This is
device that may be attached to any
coal burning furnace at a moderate
cost and do away with coal worries
forever.
Mr.. Studerus years ago became en-
thused about the possibility of heat
ing homes by the use of oil and just
recently had Bullard system in
stalled in his own home The result
was such a decided improvement over
the old way he decided to sell these
devices.
He will welcome inquiries fromi any
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
NEW COURT is QUESTION
just to Help Regular Judge Is
Opinion of Lawyer.

Status Of new municipal court.
presided over by Judge Dan V.
White. continues to worry the poll
ticians. Few days ago Mayor Shank
lost an attempt TO name Judge
Whites stenographer and Wednes-
day James NJ. Ogden. corporation
counsel and leader in Lemcke-
Shank-Armitage ranks, gave written
opinion to John w. Rhodahamel.
city clerk. that fines collected should
be turned over to Delbert o. VIII
meth. regular city judge.
Clear intent Of act adopted by
recent legislature is TO aid the reg
ular Judge until jan. l, 1925, in
such cases as the regular judge sees
fit to assign to the special Judge
and all reports should be made to
the regular Judge" Ogden said.
Judge White today announced
that he entirely agreed with Ogden
on the question of disposition of
fines.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
ELEVEN ARE TAKEN
BIG PARTY CHARGED
Boys Parents Are in Florida, He Tells PoIce-Neqh-
borS Call in Officers.

AS a result Of what police alleged
was an all.night party Tuesday, fol.
lowed by a second party Wednesday
Afternoon in a n. New Jersey St.
apartment. four young men and one
young woman are in city prison and
five girls and the 15-year-old host
are in the detention home charged
with being delinquents.
The parents of the boy host are
in Florida. he told police. The first
call to police headquarters was made
by a neighbor, following the party
Tuesday. when 1t was alleged two of
the girls and two Of the youths re-
NAMED all night.
Although the boy promised at 9
a. m. Wednesday that there would
be no more such parties" according
to officers, police were called by
neighbors again at p. m. Wednes-
day, when they made the arrests.
Three Of the girls gave their ages
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
Troubled With
Pimples Two Years
Cuticura Healed

my skin began to itch and burn
and hard, large, red pimples broke
out on my face, shoulders and
arms. The pimples festered and
scaled over and my face looked ter
rible. My clothing rubbed against
the pimples on my shoulders and
caused them to bleed. The irritation
caused me to scratch the pimples,
and the scratching caused terrible
eruptions. / lost my rest at night
on account Of the irritation. =
THE trouble lasted about two
years before l started using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment, and after using
about five cakes of Soap and one
box of Ointment / was healed"
(Signed) Miss Imogene Thomas,
R. R. 8, Kokomo, Ind, Aug. 2, 1924.
Cuticura Soap to cleanse and pu-
rify, Cuticura Ointment to soothe
and heal and Cuticura Talcum TO
powder and sweeten are ideal for
daily toilet purposes.
Soap &c OAtment 25 and Soc. Talcum Csc. Sold
everywhere. Sample each free. Address .
~Outioura Laboratories, Dept. h, Maiden, Macs"
#GS Cutcura Shaving Stick use.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
SPEEDWAY lap
PRIZE HEAD is
G. M. WILLIAMS
Two Hundred Prizes of $500
Each Is Goal of Com
mittee.

Announcement that G. NJ Will
liams, president of Nordyke e.
Marmon, will head the speedway lap
prize committee this year was made
today.
A fund will be raised to award
the leader of each lap in the
thirteenth international sweepstakes
race May 80. The goal of the COM
mittee is 500 for each of the 200
laps.
City Rates High
"In European cities Indianapolis
is regarded as one of the biggest
and most important Of American
cities. This Is brought about by
the wide publicity given the races,
Williams said.
THE move Is in line with activi-
ties of the Chamber of Commerce
and other public-spirited bodies to
advertise Indianapolis.
A Big Convention
THE speedway is one big conven-
ton that we don't have to bring
here. 1t was born and has lived all
its life in Indianapolis. Race fans
are liberal spenders, and the thou
sands Of persons who annually at.
tend the races bring into the city
large volume of business.
Williams said the committee in
tends telegraphing and writing sub
scribers to the fund who may bene-
fit from the advertising in having
ZAP prize named for their firm or
product.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
new OFFICERS
INSTALLED BY
EASTERN STAR
State Chapter Holds Ses-
SionS Here at Masonic
Temple.

Installation Of officers was held
this afternoon at the annual grand
chapter meeting Of the Order Of
Eastern Star of Indiana, at the
Masonic Temple.
Mrs, Mamie Conrad Of Warsaw
was elected treasurer at this morn.
ing's session and Mrs. Lettie Fergu-
son of TT. Wayne grand conduc-
tress.
Mrs. Floyd Bunnell OF Plymouth,
was elected grand matron Wednes-
day. Others elected were: John B.
Hessong, Broad Ripple, grand pa
iron; Mrs. Albert X. Huffman, Rock
port, associate grand matron; John
H. Joliet, Jr. Of Rockville, associate
grand patron, and Mrs. Nettie Fans
ford, Indianapolis. grand secretary.
Officers gave degree work Wednes-
day night at the Murat Temple be-
fore about 1900 delegates.
A visit to the Masonic home at
Franklin Friday morning will close
the meeting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
OFFICER MAKES
Speed CHARGE
Says Motorist Struck Mother
and Sister.

Robert Mccall. IS, Of 1855 Ev1son
St., was arrested late Wednesday,
on a warrant charging'speed. signed
by Motorpoliceman Otto Mas. The
charge grew out of an accident,
April 9. at Prospect and Laurel st.
II Is said the auto driven by Nc
Call. struck Mrs. Lena Mas. mother
Of the officer and her sister Mrs.
Charlotte Mas, both of 1901 Eng
lish Ave. while they were ep route
to church services. He was charged
with assault and battery at the
time Of the investigation.
Others charged with speeding
Wallace Heller. "a. of 1923 Pleasant
ST.; Eliza Hawkins. %, of 1850 N.
Meridian ST.; Norman Barthel, 81,
Of r. r. L., Box 231; Carl Matlock,
IS, of 4027 w. Washington st.
Allen Pickett. 81. of 67S Birch St.,
was charged with driving with an
open muffler, and George Tuck, 20.
Of 2423 w. Walnut St, with driving
while intoxicated. by State police.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
OFFICERS GO TO
PRISON MONDAY
Forty-Four Cincinnati Police
and Dry Agents Sentenced.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April "a
The Government chartered two spe-
cial train coaches today to remove
forty-four policemen and dry agents
TO the Federal penitentiary at At
lanta Monday.
Tuesday the officials will begin
serving their terms for violating sec.
lions OF the constitution which they
swore to defend.
Others of the ffty.nine Cincin-
natl officers who were sentenced in
Federal Court Yesterday following
their pleas Of guilty will serve terms
In Ohio jails and pay small fines.
The fortyfour who drew Federal
prison terms were sentenced to from
eighteen months and $4,000 fine &c
&ear and a day and no fine.
All confessed to accepting brides
from bootleggers. running as high
as $4,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
BOOSTING PLAN
TO BE REVISED
C. of C. Industries Com
mittee to Discuss Details.

Revision of details of the plan for
stimulating indianapolis as an in
dustrial center was begun today at a
luncheon of the Chamber of Com
merce industries committee. G. NJ.
Williams, chairman, said.
Williams said Il would be a few
days before details of the plan are
known.
General plan includes hiring CT an
industrial expert; raising of a large
fund, part Of which is to be used
in an industrial propaganda cam
paign, and creating. Of an advisory
committee TO handle problems deal
ing with industries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23
TOINVESTIGATE
LINERS ACTION
In Sea TRAGEDY
British Admiralty May BE
Asked to Question
HOmeriC's Crew.

NEW YORK, April 2s.-The Brit
ish admiralty probably will be asked
to investigate conditions which per-
mitted the japanese freighter Raj
fuku Maru to go down with all on
board last Tuesday while the White
Star liner Homeric was standing by.
Such an inquiry became virtually
certain today when the Japanese
consul here announced preliminary
investigation already was under way
in the belief that the ocean liners
captaIn may have been negligent in
his efforts to rescue the crew of the
doomed steamer.
The Homeric locked here last
night.
Some of the passengers charged
he,Homeric did not uphold the best
tradition Of English sailors; others
aver everything possible was done.
Father T. j. Talbot, who has seen
many die in his time, stood on the
stern of the Homeric and gave a
general dissolution TO the crew Of the
Raifuku Maru as IT sank.
Il have never seen anything so
tragic as this" hei said.
Captain John Roberts official YER
sion of the situation precluded the
possibility OF rescuins any Of the
drowning.
While 1913 passengers of the
Homeric signed a testimonial prais-
ing Captain Roberts for his conduct,
many censured him for not remain
ing at the scene Of the tragedy
longer, in order to be doubly sure
there We're no men floating in the
water.
Amos Pinchot, brother of Gov
ernor Pinchot Of Pennsylvania is
one who thinks the captain was
wrong.
II saw several men in the water,
either swimming or being carried
toward the HOmeric," he said. But
S. A. Anderson Of Buffalo. n. Y.
said, 1T was so misty we could not
see well enough to tell"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-23


Streets closed will be Orleans.
New, Napoleon, Linden, Villa Ave-,
st. Paul and Bethel Ave-, through
elevation of Indianapolis Belt Rail
road tracks, and Richland. through
raising lines Of Peoria, Eastern &
Chicago, Indianapolis & Western to
level of Belt Railroad. However,
Miley and Koehne SITS. will be di-
rected through subway passages un-
der tracks Of P. & f. and c., I. & w.
Big Four Railroad authorities
signed the elevation agreement
Wednesday and officials OF all other
lines have agreed to come under
terms of proposal at meeting Of
board of works Friday, Wray stated.
Other lines are Peoria and Eastern,
G. I. and W., Pennsylvania and ILL
nois Central.
Board of works is expected to In
dorse the plan and to take steps lead
ing to advertising for bids and actual
commencement Of the undertaking,
which will involve, it Is estimated,
expenditures of S14,000,000, cost to
be shared equally by city and the
Belt Railroad.
Bridge across White River in
neighborhood Of Bluff Rd. will cost
$1,000 900, it has been estimated.