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The Washington times., 1925-10-06
WITNESS DISCOVERS
STOLEN TIRE IN COURT

BALTIMORE. Oct. S.-John I.
Sacks was a witness in case at
the eastern police court. In the
assembly room he noticed a num-
Der of automobile tires marked
evidence" He discovered one was
his and reported his find to Desk
Sergeant Eaton.
Thomas Bielas, twenty-four, and
his brother, Theodore, seventeen,
and Joseph Jacobs, seventeen, were
charged with stripping" cars be-
longing to Diamond Hannigan and
Elizabeth Weissner. Sacks placed "A
third charge and the accused were
held for the grand jury.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
ARRESTED ON CHARGE
or 5000, 600 SWINDLE

NEW YORK. Oct. G.--ICdwari c.
Cook, OF BellevilIe avenue, Bloom
field, N IL, has been locked w
in the county jail at Belvidere on
a warrant charging him with sell
ing worthless securities Of a face
value Of 100000 to residents OF
Warren county, The police said
there was Federal warrant for
him, and be would be urraignei
on Federal charge of swindling
before being examined by the
county authorities.
Cook operated a brokerage office
in Bloomfield, but for two months
the police assert, he had not an-
peare1 there, and customers made
an investigation. He was arrested
at. his-sumn1er cottage at Culvers
lake.
The stock alleged to have been
sold by Cook Is said to be that o.
trade acceptance finance corpora
ton.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
CASHIER GETS 10 YEARS
FOR FAKE BANK REPORT
V International News Service

By International News Service
MOUNDSVILLE, w. Va, Oct.
5.-Joseph Ward, assistant cashier
of the wrecked bank of Benwood,
whose losses to depositors is placed
in excess of $500, 900, pleaded guilty
today to making a false bank state.
ment to the State department of
banking and was sentenced to ten
years I'm State prison.
Ward was captured in August
i'm Los Angles after an intarna-
tional search when he was pointed
out by former acquaintance In
. tea room.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
OLD SOLDIERS HOME
EXPELS "BAD" PAIR

QUINCY, ILL.,, Oct. Civilians
Nicholson, eighty seven and Mary
Phillips, eighty. fou|have been dis
charged from THE Illinois Soldiers
and Sailors Home for bad conduct.
Nicholson was married the second
time, a few days ago to a woman
VINO proposed to him. She died
tive days after they were married.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
MAN, AMUcK FROM RUM,
KILLS WIFE. son. Sell

FORT COLLINS, Col, Oct. g.
Believed by police to have beconr
suddenly deranged from drinkine
lincolnshire wl1fskey, Otto Imme,
employed in the heating plant o
the Colorado Agricultural Collegt
here, yesterday shot and killed hi
wife, Emma, and his twelve.year-ol
son, Arthur, and then turned tn
weapon upon himself, dying almost
fnatanf1y
The Washington times., 1925-10-06

make me SlrOuRs !
was troubled with
my back and sides
hurting me till I
could not do my
work, and when.
ever / caught cold
it made neirregu-
lar. Since l have
taken the Vegeta-
BILE Compound my
sideand backdon't
bother me and ]
can do nv house,
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
REGIONAL PLAN.
DELEGATES
To MEET
Arlington and Fairfax to Send
Representatives Here to
See Sheriff.

ARLINGTON COUNTY, Oct. e.
The first work in the regional de-
velopment Of Washington and adj
jacent Virginia and Maryland will
be undertaken at meeting of
the National Capital Park Com
mission, to be held in the office
of Colonel G. o. Sheriff., executive
officer Of the commission, Thurs
day. October Is, at 10 o'clock
Arlington and Fairfax counties
will be represented by j. Cloyd By
ars, Arlington district: Ernest w.
Gushing, Washington district; c.
A. s. Sinclair, Jefferson district;
Charles w. King. Alexandria, and
NJ e. Church, Falls Church, who
recently were appointed by Cover
nor E. Lee Trink1e.
It is understood that following
this meeting a mass meeting win
be called for citizens Of the three
districts.
The development OF Arlington
county as an educational center
will be discussed before meeting
of the Arlington County Civic Fed
Grafton in THE courthouse tonight
at o'clock!
Mrs. Nellie Al. Snyder, 7O3 Third
street southeast, Washington, and
her daughter. Mrs. Lillian Nc
Dewitt, escaped serious injury when
their car was struck by an auto
mobile operated by r. Il. Thompson
at the intersection of Wilson boule-
ward and Ellerson avenue, Claren-
don. last night. Mr.. j. L. Nc
Dewitt. who was driving the car
also was uninjured.
Thompson's car turned over and
Thompson, who attempted to escape,
was captured by Officers Harry
Johnson and Harry Il. woodward
and taken to the Arlington county
Jail. He was held today by Judge
Harry r. Thomas for the action OF
the grand jury in bond of $500 on
charges of colliding and operating
car while under the influence OF
liquor.
Mrs. Henry f. Elley. OF Rich.
mond. State president, VIII be the
principal speaker at the annual
meeting and election of officers Of
the Fairfax county chapter OF
Kings Daughters, today at Wood
lawn. Luncheon will be served by
the Woodlawn chapter at / O'Clock.
Richard Bird was held for the
action Of the grand jury, charged
with operating car while under
the influence of liquor In the sum
OF $500, by Police Judge Harry f.
Thomas today.
Raidiag the home of Frank Hey
son, OF Halls Hill, last night, Of
ficers John r.. Burke and Harry +.
woodward seized one and one halt
gallons of alleged corn whiskey.
Heyson was taken to the Arlington
Fcounty jail and was held today for
the action OF the grand jury on a
charge of Illegal possession.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
MRS. WIN. BUTTS
WAS VERY SICK
Gives Full Credit to lydia E.
Pnkham's Vegetable Compound
for Remarkable Recovery

Wellston, o. II took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to
The Washington times., 1925-10-06
Is
CLEANING Up
TRASH
Chief Duncan Directs City
Fire Prevention Week
Campaign

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. s. -
Alexandria's part in fire prevention
week consists of general cleaning
up under the direction of Fire Chief
. Duncan. Stores and business
houses are being inspected and
trash ordered removed. Fire drills
are scheduled at various schools.
! Since the inspection and clean up
last spring, under j. L. Taylor,
!, deputy State fire marshal, there
hasA been a noticeables lessenrlg of
! fires from defective flues, burning
grass, etc.
During the year ending October /.
1925, there were 215 alarms am
swered by the local fire department
/, and the total approximate damage
| was $215 ,S14. Of this amount the
fires at Bryant's fertilizer mill and
the plant of the National Fruit
produce Company accounted for
$205, 900.
Alexandria Boy Scouts are pre-.
pairing for parents night late this
month, when the old folks will be
invited to see a demonstration OF
scout craft in the Westminster
building.
Three hundred delegates from
various parts of the State are ex-
pected to meet here Friday and
Saturday for the seventh annual
convention of the Catholic Alumnae.
The meeting win convene Friday
night with a banquet in the Lyceum
Hall. Miss Mary Quinn, president
of Alexandria Alumnae, is in charge
of the local committee.
Is
Robert S. Barrett, of this city,
has been appointed district deputy
grand exalted ruler of Elks, in Vir-
ginia. He received his appointment
Yesterday from Judge w. III. At
well. supreme head of the order.
He has issued call for the exalt
ed rulers of the State to meet in
Roanoke, October 81.
Edgar Warfield, sr., and E. C.
Graham, of r. e. Lee Camps Con-
federate Veterans, have been APP
pointed on the personal staff of
General w. B. Freeman, command
er-in-cilfef of the United Confeder-
ate Veterans, with the rank OF
colonel.
Lee Lyons, charged with cursing
the United States flag, ws5 fined
by Judge Duvall in police court
this morning. Marvin Newton, a
soldier at Fort Humphreys pleaded
guilty to driving while under the
Influence. of liquor, colliding and
falling to stop. Judgment was
suspended to await the outcome of
injuries to Mrs. Mary Fields. who
was hit by Newton's car Saturday
night on Hunting creek bridge.
Work was begun this morning
on wrecking a row of shanties at
the intersection OF Columbus and
North Washington street extended.
Their site will be cleaned up and
the city will make improvements
there.
The Washington times., 1925-10-06

Richard. Bird was held for the
action Of the grand jury, charged
with operating a car while under
the influence of liquor, in the SUM
of $500, by Police Judge Harry r.
Thomas today
The Washington times., 1925-10-06

Work was begun this morning
on wrecking a row of shanties at
the intersection OF Columbus and
North Washington street extended.
Their site will be cleaned up and
the city viii make improvements
The Washington times., 1925-10-06

Mrs. Henry f. Elley. OF Rich
mond. State president, win be the
principal speaker at the annual
meeting and election of officers of
the Fairfax county chapter OF
Kings Daughters, today at Wood
lawn. Luncheon will be served by
the .Woodlawn chapter at 1 o'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05

Douglas Fairbanks will be. The
pictured star of the bill at Gran.
dall's Tivoli Thearer the first
three days of next week in THE
Thief Of Bagdad." the most inter-
esting,. artistic and skillfuly OK.
ecuted fantasy ever filmed. Spec
.tacular to the last degree and
played in the pure spirit Of an
Arabian Night, THE Thief Of
Bagdad" stands as an epochal
achievement. The cast includes
Snitz Edwards, Charles Belch II,
Julanne Johnston, Anna May
Wong, Brandon Hurst, Noble
Johnson and scores more of note.
On Wednesday and Thursday
Eric Won Stroheim's Greed pre-
sents Gibson Gowland, ZaSu Pitts,
Jean Hersholt. Chester Conklin,
Dale Fuller and Hughie Mack. The
comedy relief is a new Aesop Fable,
Cleanup Week" Mary Pickford
in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon
Hall" is the attraction for Fri
day and "Inez From Hollywood"
Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
GAYETY-
"Runnin' Wild"

Ed E. Daley presents his new
version of "Runnin' Wild" at
the Gayety Theater next week
with Billy Foster, the featured
mirth provoker. John o. Grant,
rated as one of the best leading
men in burlesque; Sam Meals,
comic; Hazard and Spellman,
dancing boys; Edythe Bates,
prima donna; Babe Healy, SOU
brette; Mildred Holmes, ingenue,
and Audrey McVay, dancer, com
plete the roster of the princi-
pals, only a few of whom were
last season with Daley's snappy
offering. There will be a score
Of chorus girls decked in radiant
attire who will disport them
selves on the Illuminated run
way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
-, R,..~LoSy. conf;Ienee ss@s@s@s@.
THE GATE-POST
BIZ Frank l.. BGer:

Thursday maids is always sort OF
retrospective The day which invariably mink
ladies and own worse luck
Phillips recent ndispotlon taxes ease
hospital waiting stuff his relief agent turns OUT ana
OF a consequence, todays stuff has GOTTA BE GOOD!
Last night Harold rolled in bed as popped IN 70 see
said. ector e calls me Andy Kelley
you liked Maryn Miller and Leonard didn't "nos
right" - ~
There he had me!
All could hum fine air from franz Lenars
"De Gelbe JACKIE" and let mine rest on Liberty carrying
to talents of Gloria Swanson
making tunes chambers and answer
question: Harold taking the bouquet grdenas got on
stick" from a florist fricnd-not a severe critic. -
"We you see" guped 1.-THE of appreciation in the
theater HAL depends argue, entirely the personality and
moods of the whom take along. -:
1907"
"That's it. And l had a blonde"
explain" Harold insists.
And did, thereupon him why liked Marilyn Miller the
Dillingham; all the striking effects together with the
forgetting for the moment that
Tuesdays Tmes) covered of those points
aferthough worth relating here and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
PRESIDENT
"Rain."

Reports from the President
Theater, where the John Cotton
Clemence Randolph dramatization
of w. Somerset Vaughan s Rain"
is achieving a brilliant success on
it's return engagement in Wash
ingtOn, are that this fascinating
dramatic triumph m ay be held
over for another week, beginning
Sunday. The popularity of the
production, personally staged at
the President by the noted Sam
Forrest, fully confirms the claims
of it's excellence advanced by local
critics after it's opening last Sun
day. Katharine Hayden, as Sadie
Thompson, is achieving personal
success second only to that of the
play as a w h o e. The typical
Broadway cast includes Frederick
Smith, Joseph Robson, Josephine
Morse, May A n de n n, Jack
Vei&h, Harry Burkhardt, Grace
AIDE, Edward Keane, Albert Barr
William McFadden and others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05

The much talked of musical
comedy, 1.-The Bingham Girl,
with Eddie Buzzell in the princi-
pal comedy role, will come TO
Polls next week, beginning Sun
day night. Buzzell has the role
of a village thick" who goes to
New York to conquer Broadway.
His sweetheart, a demure miss,
has recipe for a tasty cookie,
and follows him to New York.
There is a pretty love story brim-
ful Of complicated situations, set
to a juggling musical score which
embraces a dozen catchy song
hits. The book is by Daniel Ku-
sell. music by Albert Won Tilzer
and lyrics by Neville Fleeson.
Madeleine Mcmahon, a Washing
ton girl who won fame in the
leading feminine role. during the
runs in Chicago and Philadelphia,
,.wiIl be seen here. in the same
part.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05

err. quick at retort, inclsive,
epigran1atic. He speaks slowly
at first, deliberately, twirling his
eyeglasses on a bony, nervous
finger. When he warns UP his
theme expands and his figure
expands with II. His audience
listens breathlessly, fascinated by
his splendid phrases in which
scorn, ehtreaty, sarcasm, denun-'
citation follow one another with
the speed of thought. His cheaply
clad, almost shabby figure, Is
forgotten.
barrow comes to Washington
Saturday night, March IA, to ex-
pound his views on Capital Pun
ishment" in a joint debate with
Senator Stanley of Kentucky,
at the Washington Auditorium.
The sale of seats which opened at
the auditorium today indicates
widespread interest among mem
bers of the legal fraternity and
public speakers. A special sec.
ton of the auditorium has Eeen
reserved for the students Of the
Washington law colleges.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
METROPOLITAN
Double Feature Bill.

"Enticement," the late Thomas
II. Ince's elaborate perturbation
of the novel of the same name
by Give Arden. and Warnings
Pennsylvanians will be foremost
features of the bill next week
at Crandall's Metropolitan. The
bill will, of course, be augmented
by a new, issue of the Metro
politan World Survey, added short
reel subjects and specially ar
ranged programs by the Metro
politan Symphony, under the con-
duetorship Of Daniel Breeskin.
"Enticement" unfolds a fascinat-
ing tale that treats Of the diff.
culties OF attempting to maintain
a platonic friendship. The lead
ing roles are played by. Mary
Aston, who does the best work
Of her career; Give Brook, Ian
Keith, Louise Dresser, Edgar
Norton, Vera Lewis and Roland
Bottomley. The return engage
ment' of Warnings Pennsylvanians
is positively limited to one week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
NATIONAL
"NeW BrOOmS."

. The attraction at the National
Theater beginning next Monday.
with matinees Wednesday and
Saturday, will be Frank Craven
in his new comedy, n "
Brooms," direct from it's Ions
New York engagement and n
very successful stay in Boston.
AS in 1.-The First Year" Mr.. Ora
ven again goes 70 the common
folk for his personages, this time
a grouchy father and his son who
sees principally fogeyisms in his
fathers methods Of business.
The company Mr.. Craven brings
with him includes Blyth Daily.
Robert McWade, Albert G. An
drews, Harry Leighton, Helen
Weathersby, Jack Devereaux,
James Kearny, Dorothy Black
burn, Doris Kelly and John Ra-
void.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
Sneaked In, He Did!

Ben Lyon, who is now at work
on THE Necessary Evil" which
Earl Hudson is producing, claims
the distinction of being one of
the few stars who have
"sneaked" into a moving picture
as an ordinary, everyday extra"
Ben was at work on $50 Big,
when the big street. scenes were
being filmed in THE Lost
World" He wandered over to
THE Lost World" set one eve
ming to watch filming Of a scene
in which a huge brontosaurus
breaks through the street into a
subway. Ben pulled his cap over
his eyes, turned his coat collar
up and plunged into the subway
with the extras, fleeing from the
crushing feet of the mastodon.
Ben fell and before he knew
what was happening hundreds of
extras" were trampling him un.
der foot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
RIALTO-
Double Feature Bill.

THE Mad Whirl," feature
photoplay at the Rialto, next week,
is a screen version of Richard
Washburn Child's story Here's
How" May McAvoy is featured
in an all-star. cast that Includes
Jack Mulhall, Myrtle Steadman,
Barbara Bedford. Alec Francis,
Ward Crane and George Fawcett.
AS an extra attraction 1.-THE Cal
ifornia RalnbleEs''. are booked for
a return engagement. This band
played here a little over year.
ago and scored q great success,
crowding the theater to capacity
at every performance. Arthur
Hand is still the leader of these
popular syncopaters, who will pre-,
sent an entirely new program of
popular dance and song numbers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05

barrow. with the ears OF the
world tuned in for his every syl-
liable, saw only the opportunity
to broadcast while national in
terest was focused on his ef-
forts. his message against capt.
tai punishment. He has been u
crusader in this cause for forty
six years. He is the worlds bit
ferest foe of the t"eye for an eye
policy of retribution.
The prospect of a fee has never
iured this brilliant Chicago attor-
ney. In a lifetime of practice.
narrow has taken more than half
. his cases for n0tning. He says
that one-third of the time of his
office force is given to litigants
without a penny. He gives, him.
self, one-fifth fof his income to
charity and has made this a rule
Of life for more than twenty
years. F1e has yet TO take the
case of a wealthy client although
he has many against the poor or
che oppressed.
On the public plat form, barrow
Is an original and Eilliant speak
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05

One of the most powerful and
fascinating romanCes of the Old
West ever brought to the screen
will be given its initial engage
ment at Loew's Columbia next
week, when Paramount's picturi-
cation of Zane GreY's famous
novel, THE laundering Herd"
with Lois Wilson, Jack Holt,
Noah Berry and Raymond Hatton
featured in it's principal roles.
will be offered as the principal
feature of the Columbias pro-
gram, supplemented by SUI
perb array of extra hits, such as
new Juvenile comedy. wild
Cat Willie,'' the International
News Reel, BrUsilof's music and
further attractions to be an
nounced later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
MUTUAL
"Steppin' Out"

Headed by Frank (Rags) Murphy
and Bonnie Howard Platt, two of
the best eccentric character come
dams in modern burlesque, and
with an imposing cast of other
principals, "Steppin' Out" comes
to the Mutual Theater next week.
Murphy is an eccentric character
comedian, acrobat and dancer, and
Platt a Dutch comedian of hume
rous type seldom seen these days.
Others prominent in the cast are
Arthur Lanning, a capable actor
who has staged the show; Sam
Gore, juvenile man and dancer;
Thelma Sevelle, fascinating in
genue, and Laura Houston and
Opal Taylor. soubrettes of con.
trasting personalities and methods.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
AMBASSADOR
Star Cast, 'EEnticement."

Mary Astor, Give Brook, Ian
Keith and Louise Dresser are
principals in the late Thomas
II. Ince's production "Entice-
ment," chief feature at Gran
dall's Ambassador the first two
days of next week. Cliff Bowes
will supply the comedy in "Wel-
come Danger and a Grant
land Rice Sportlight, "Neptune's
Nieces," will be shown. On
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day Jack Holt, Lois Wilson,
Ernest Terrence and Noah Berry
will play stellar roles in Emer-
son Hough's North of So The
new Aesop Fable Cleanup Week."
will furnish fun. Johnny Hines
will star Friday in his latest
comedy-drama, The Early Bird"
The added attraction will be
Our Gang in Buccaneers"
Baby Peggy, Irene Rich and
Hobart BoswOrth will be seen
Saturday in Captain January"
AL St. John will contribute the
laughter in "Lovemania," and
the bill also will embrace the
first installment of Idaho" a
new chapter play.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
LOIS WILSON.

On Sunday night, Seduction,
by Dewitt Newing, will open at
the Belasco. This play had the
enviable engagement of seven
weeks at the Lyceum Theater,
Baltimore, and it's reputation has
reached Washington long before
its presentation. Judging by the
interest shown at the box office
, of the Belasco, local theater-goers
are anxiously awaiting the open
ing here. The same splendid cast
including Frank Wilcox, Allyn
King, Henry Herbert, Charles Den
niston, Dorothy Holmes, William
Podmore and many others, with
the same beautiful dancing girls,
headed by Mile. Lisa Pavnova,
and the Baltimore scenic produc'
ton will appear here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
PALACE
"The Monster"

Featuring Lon Clancy, "tHe
man with 1000 faces" and prob
ably the most remarkable char
acter actor in silent drama, Metro
Goldwyn's perturbation of Crane
Wilbur's famous stage mystery
success, THE Monster" will be
given initial presentations locally
at Loew's Palace Theater next
week, with Gertrude Olmstead
Hallam Cooley, Johnny Arthur,
Ethel Wales and others in the
supporting cast. The additional
features are varied and hilarious,
including Ralph Graves comedy
hit, 1.-THE Plumber; Pathe News
Reel, the latest Lyman Howe
Hodge Podge" and Thomas J.
Gannon's orchestral embellish.
ments.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
''Rose-Marie0 Abroad

The London premiere of Rose
Maae,' with Edith Day in the
title role, will take place Wednes-
day evening. March Is, according
to a cable from Arthur Hammer
stein, whose New York produc-
ton at the Imperial Theater is
now in it's sixth month.
MIR. Hammerste. n will remain
abroad until after the opening at
the Drury Lane Theater, returning
later with Herbert Stothart, CO.
composer with Rudolf Friml of
the Rose Marie" score. Mr.. StOt-
hart is directing rehearsa1s and
will conduct the orchestra at the
first performance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-03-05
Four of a Kind!

A quartet Of former Mack SEN
nett comedians--now noted dra.
matte players-have been branght
together by 1.-The Night Club"
They are Raymond Griffith, Vera
Reynolds, Wallace Berry and
Louise Fazenda.
In The Night Club" all play
the type Of role in which they
have won their popularity. Grif
fifth is a handsome, rich Young
American; Vera Reynolds IS a win
some, piquant miss with whom
Griffith falls in love; Berry is, Of
course, d villain, but one whose
deeds are more humorous than
wicked, and Louise Fazenda is
the sweetheart Of Berry, who
loves men only when they are
angry: