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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
SINK FILM FLEET

The Moorish Galcasc, 175.root
ship Of ancient design built by
Frank Lloyd for his elaborate
screen version OF "Thc Sea Hawk. 4"
has been sent to Davy Joncs' Locke
or. The picturesque Galloaso had
been rottlng at us moorIng In the
channel ut Balloon Beach. Cal, for
the past year and because OF tho
peril 10 navigation. Mr.. Lloyd de.
cided to take II out TO sea and
dynamite IT, Only one Of tho celc.
brnted "Sea Hawk fleet now re.
mains. II IL the English frigato,
which since the making OF that
enormously popular film. saw ser.
vice In Peter Pan" Tho frlgato
IL being held in reserve for future
big screen productions
Colleen Moore has returned 10
America from Europe with mn
enormous 81. Bernard dog which aho
"fcll In love with" In Switzerland.
He's only four months old, but
weighs nearly nH much as tho little
star hcrsclf Colleen calls him
BABY" but admits she viii he open
TO suggestions Tor new namo whom
he grows up.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
"Siege" Tells Story
of Family Conflict

The tragedy Of an unhappy fam
iiy is the story or siege" reals.
,ically and dramatically pictured in
the perturbation OF the famous
novel by samuel Hopkins Adams.
starring Virginia vam ana Eugene
orBrien. which plays at tho Co,
lumbia this week
How a dominating. cruel person.
atty ruled tho lives Of all the mem.
bcrs OF an artistocraue New Eng.
land family. how II drove ono mem.
Der 70 suicide and almost caused
the separation OF husband and a
wife. these are the highlights OF the
plot.
In the role OF Frcdericka Gage.
an intelligent. strong.willcd Girl OF
the modern type. Miss valIi pre-.
seuts one OF the most interesting
Characterization Of her career. and
demonstrates that she IS one Of the
screens best emotional actresscs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
Make Believe
Is Offering
of Will k ing

WIN King ana Lew Dunbar aa
key and Mike, this week induce
their audiences At the Palace Inp
20 writ the land q MAKE Believe. q"
wherein may be found much drollery.
intrrmiugled with gay tunes ana
icTpsichorr
The show n o. series of comic
Flit IN which key ana Mike pre-
dominate supported by I,eecr Gard
nor Bessie Illll. lionora Hamilton
and Arthur Belasco.
A most unusual number h Tint
in which rs introduced revue or
shakeapciAe's famous heroiusH
Evelyn Muller opens the number
with "My Little Book Of Poetry"
VIII Aubrey scores with an impef-
sonation of an old-Hchool actor,
Aubrey never fails 20 put over mum
bcrh IN q Hurc,hre manner
The Great White Way ia an
other pretrntious number. In which
Aubrey takes the honorE Mildred
Marble SINGS Nightingale Bring
Ms Rose" IN which the chorus
does a charming dance.
Clara Ia Nelle has popular
hit "Ah Ia" an Ideal fong for
her faeetious style,
4 violin solo by Arthur Kloth ia
The feature Of Hermie Kings or-
cheatra concert
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
Star Optimistic
About Greater
Movie Season

"Nill this be a greater movie sea-
SOM" echoed Johnnie Walker. who
appeared in person at the pnntnges
Inst week Wen. you just wait and
see' II sou think Tho cinema in
dua'ry has advanced to is very high
est peak in perfection and entertain
ment, you've got a big pleasant sur
prise coming during the next ~
months"
why It's ia tho blood Of every
actor. actress and producer this
thing Of really making better pic.
tures for their public They fully
realize now what great Industry
theirs H. and h6w much people
actually depend upon good motion
pictures
Producers. too, are trying their
level best 10 cut down production
costs. eliminate waste. and in truth.
give better and more educating en-
Ilruninmcut for less money
THE CHINA art has advanced pho
nomonally since itg discovery 20
years ngo. The stupendous amounts
spent annually on motion pictures
money actually paid talent and work
lnemgn u something which readily
demands The envy Of amy great In.
dustrs"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
"Golden Bed" NoU
Playing at Capitol

THE Golden Bed" now al the
Capital. is a story OF two girls. a
pampercd belle and her resourceful
slster--nnd what they do for n self.
made millionaire who is an all too
human combination OF strength and
weakness.
The picture is Cecil y. De Miles
latest production for Paramount
which was adapted by jeanne Mac.
pherson, author OF "The Ten Com
mandments from Wallace Twins
novel and Pictorial Review serial.
Rod La Rogue. Vera Reynolds and
Lillian Rich have the principal roles
in the production. Others featured
are Warner Baxter, Theodore Kosloff
and Julia Faye.
Mcryyn Leroy, dcyisor Of comedy
situations, having completed his
gags" for Earl Hudson's "The
Pace That Thrills" left the First
National Studios in New York last
week for the Coast, where he will
devise the gags" for Colleen
Moore's next picture, I'VE Mod.
erns."
Theodore Won Eltz, sea story star,
has carried the ocean notion" into
his home by titling his wife first
mato" and his children tho crew"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
"Type" Actor no Longer
in Demand on the Screen

ls the stercotypci form or actor
and actress disappearing from mo-
ton picture plays1
George Mrlford. is years q director
and now making simon the Jester
for Metropolitan. says types arc a
thing n The past and points out tho
following examples 90 bear proof u
hts statement.
Irene Rich. Warner Brothers star.
one Of the most beautiful actresses.
made herself ugly for portions OF a
Lost Lady"
Walter MeGrail. Fox featured ae-
tor. played low villain in Para
mounts ~ Son Of His Fathrcs" and
has just finished heroic lead In
Fox's when tho Door Opened
Edmund Lowe enacted both the
hero and the villain IN Champion
OF Lost Causes playing u dual role.
Helene Chadwick played sweet
young girl opposite Huntly Gordon
in '"The Golden Cocoon. and has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
Frolicsome Paris
Background of Elm

Parts gay capital Of frollc and
FUN, broken hearts and blasted for
fuses forms the picturesque locale
OF she Wolves" At tho Winter Car
den
Alma Rubcns portrays the role Of
a loveless bride who nbundons hcr
country husband 10 the dangers OF
Paris Jack Mulhail e cast Ia the
leading role opposite the stately star
and, with extreme fincssc, intcrprets
the outcast husband Harry Myers
lends his buoyant personality to II
humorous rolc--a companion TO the
Iucklsss husband among the human
beasts.
Diana Miller Ia seen as the Queen
OF the Pack" Judy King Is a be-
wItching little girl OF the cafes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
"JuSt Married Opens
at Metropolitan Toniuhi

Just Married. n farce That has
established iiA name gs success. Is
the show which the Henry Duffy
players viii present. starting Mon.
day night. at the Metropolitan. The
comedy Is tho sort that hits tho high
spots. concerning the. mia-ups OF
some newly married couples on board
ship
Unusually pretcntious scenery has
been arranged foy the offering. a
transatlantic liner having been con-
s,ructed in all details FOR many Of
tho scenes.
Howard Miller and Helen Audit.
fred play tho leeds. Other members
Of tho cast arc Helen Strykcr. who
makca her debut with tho Duffy
players this week: Maurice Franklin.
Helen Dunklc, Valentine sydney.
George Lawrence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

VIRGINIA RUcKER and Beaux,
' well known vaudeville favoriteu
present ns the hcndline feature or the
new bin at the Paniagca. a miniature
production entitled -Four For one.
Their harmonious songs and poppy
dancing renders this one Of the out.
standing features OF the season.
The feature picture entitled ''Thoge
Who Dare" which stars John Bow
era and Marguerite DE LaMot,e. ~ a
very stirring drama OF shipwreek.
love and victory. The stars are ably
supported by Edward Burns and
Sheldon Lewis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
Tom Meighan Stars
at Colonial Monday

Tom Meighan's at tho Colonial
Monday in Coming Through" pic.
Irritation OF Jack Be,hea's mining
story. Bed Rock"
Coming Through" directed by
Edward sutherland. the youngest di-
rector in the business. brings Lin
Lee back in pictures after years
absence. Miss Lee is featured in sup
port OF Meighan in the production.
Wallace Berry is the villain In the
piece. Others in the cast are Lau-
rance Wheat. John slIltern and
Frank Campeau.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

just ended a starring role IN THE
SIN Alarm FOR Universal an which
she portrayed during pnri Of tho
picture. a t5.yrar,uld woman.
Lilyau Tashmnn played heroine
In Ports Of Gail" for FOX. comedy
role IN Seven Days for ChFistr.
Ia mean vampire In Pretty Ladies'
Tor Metro oldwyn- Mayer and a
poppy vamp IN I'm show You the
Town" for Universal.
Nigel Barrie. famous M a leading
man, is az present playing a heavy
In "Hpgan's Alley" for Warner
Brothers.
THE word type has no place In
the lexicon Of film casting directors
nowHdayH' Mclford literally states.
"a real actor IL constantly in dc.
mand FOR almost any kind Of part e
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

THE woman who makes a romance
l. Of business apd the man who
makes n business OF romance: these
are the central characters around
whom Mrs. W. X. clifford has woven
her story. Ewes Lover" on the
screen at the Blue Mouse this week.
The woman in the case Is Eve
Burnside, who owns and operates a
huge steel plant The man u Baron
Gcplde Maddox. who lives for pleas
urc How this man and woman OF
such vitality different character. arc
drawn together makes a story that
scientists assert reflects condition
that is growing more and more inn
poriant In modern lifc. The condi-
ton, they say. is that women are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
DESK MAKES Debit

\ desk upon which much import.
ant history OF railroad and industrial
development Of America has been
written. makes It's screen debut in
The Live Wire" starring Johnny
Hines Tho desk. massive but OK.
qutsitc affair belonged TO tho late
John NJ. Flnglcr railroad magnate
and business partner Of John d.
Rockefeller y. W. Griffith purchased
Il following the death OF Mr.. Flagler.
Upon It such noted stars as the Gish
sisters and Richard Barthclmess
signed contracts. And now Mir. Burr
has possession Of q, and means TO
use It in scenes for The Live Wire 8
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10
Evelyn Scorns
Press Agents
Moron Stunts

HOLLYWOOD. Aug. io.-Prcss.
L agents have long rcsor,cd to
any number Of tricks to get tho faces
or their movie stars into print.
Actual murder Is about the only
thing exempt from their repertoire
Of PRONUNCIATION.
Now comes Evelyn Brent. recently
launched IN tho sphere Of Ftardom.
decry'inE the tactics OF modern prcsH-
ageutry
Yes. I have publicity men. she
says Just the same as I have doc
tors and lawyers.
But my prcasaRcnis know better
than TO ask me to pose with rollcd
stockings and slnyc.brncelcts around
my ankles,
II believe In legitimate news. tr
the public doesn't care to read just
straight. ordinary items about my
new pictures and that sort OF thing,
it's cinch they're not going to
see my knco-caps just for tho sake Of
getting my nnmo IN the paper"
Miss Brent terms the prescnt-day
type Of publicity as moron press.
agentry"
ut may appeal to tho simple
minded person" she declares. but
am sure Il doesn't mean anything
to the intelligent class.
Yet almost every day, like many
other actresses, am bcsicgcd with
schemes for getting the other type
OF publicity moron variety.
only yesterday free-lancc press.
agent suggested that pose I'm n
bathing suit directing traffic It
WINS what he called a swell hot
weather gag / told him what /
thought OF such an idiotic idea. but
suppose he only went aud got
someone else"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

(voLLEEN MOORE. queen OF flap.
" periom. clinches her claim 10
consideration as an actress OF deep
emotional power by her performance
Of the role OF Maggie Fortune. In
The Desert Flower" now showing
at the Coliseum.
As Selma Peake IN so Big" Miss
Moore vigorously shook the psyche
logical shackles with which the pub.
tic had held her In her niche as n
saianander. In "Thc Desert Flow
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

Doyle Proves Bryan Wrong" Is
the advertising slogan which Chicago
cvolutioniEts want officials TO adopt
in promoting tho showing n; Dayton.
Tenn, Of the waticrson r. Rothack-
er screen version OF Conan Doyic's
The Lost World"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

er" she establishes her ability 20 por-
tray roles OF the deepest emotional
purport
Lloyd Hughes appears opposite
her with distinguished supporting
cast. prominent among whom are
Kate Price, Frank BroNnioe. William
Norton Bailey. Monte Collins and
Gene Corrado.
Irving Cummings directed the pro-
dlction. which Is released thru First
National
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

a surprise sangologue presented by
Mr y G. Hosilek features Henri c,
Le Bel, pianist sorFaniBt
Others on the bin are Nine. Everest
and her troupe Of trained monkeys,
Markell s. Gay, who present some
very unusual dancing; study in
Sculpture" offered by the -Four
Nishtons. and n comedy sketch on
the marriage problems or today en-
Titled The Co.wcds." r. offered by
PAUL. and Argo.
As "a special attraction on this
great bill. are tho Angel Ci,y -Four. a
male quartet
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-08-10

becoming more and more masculine.
and men more and more effeminate
Here the man d the clipang vine
and the woman the sturdy oak.
Irene Rich. Bert Lytell. Clara Bow
and Willard Louis are featured In
the cast.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
CARDS of Tbanks.

CAMPBELL. We wish to extend our thanks
to relatives and friends for their many
expressions of sympathy and floral offer
lngs extended to US at the death of our
daughter. GERTRUDE CAMPBELL.
MR.. AND MRS. OWEN S. LACEY.
DORSEY. The family of Mrs LAURA FL
LEN DORSEY gratefully acknowledge the
KIND expressions of sympathy of their
relatives and friends at the time of her
press their sincere thanks for the beauti-
fuI moral tributes received.
HER SONS AND DAUGHTERS MRS.
VIOLA UNDERDUE. Mr.. HARRY
BCDD. Mr.. ALA DORSEY AND MRS.
OLLIE BRIGHT.
GALLIA. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to relatives and
friends Tor their beautiful floral tributes
ana kindness shown during the illness and
LIAM NJ. GALLIA. THE FAMILY. =
thanks and appreciation to relatives and
friends for their beautiful floral tributes
and kindness shown during the illness and
after the death of our loved one. GEORGE
PORK GRAY. THE FAMILY. .
u ONEILL. We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our relatives
and friends for their beautiful floral trib-
utes and klndnesses shown during the i'll
ness and at the death of our devoted IA
THE FAMILY. .
STANTON. We wish to express our sincere
tnanks and appreciation 10 our relatives
utes and sympathetic expressions during
tne death of our beloved husband, son
and brother. GEORGE STANTON.
THE FAMILY. .
Evening star., 1925-05-03
WALES PAYS VISIT
TO NAVAL STATION
Right Wrist, Swollen From
Handshaking, Prevents
Ride in Race.
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, May 2
The naval station of Simons Town
some 20 miles from Cape Town, to-
gether with adjoining villages, cele
brated the visit of the Prince of Wales
today. A naval boat crew, which
earned the honor by winning a mile
race recently, rowed the prince out to
the training ship General Botha. He
was piped aboard and inspected the
boys, expressing his admiration for
the manner in which the youths
training was carried out
The prince is suffering from a
swollen right wrist, which probably
developed through much shaking of
hands. Today he was observed resting
his arm across his chest.
In the afternoon the kenilworth
races attracted his interest He back
ed the favorite for the Prince of Wales
cup, an event which developed a nip
and tuck between two of the horses in
the last hundred yards and ended in
dead heat. 1t was hoped that the
prince would ride in the fifth race
but his lame wrist made this impossi
bic. The Wales cup eventually went
to horse ridden by a native jockey,
which paid f4912 for the fl ticket.
Despite his crowded program, the
prince found time to visit Maj Gen.
Sir Henry II. Lukin. permanent force,
Union of South Africa, retired. who
was seriously i'll at his residence
nearby. In the evening a private din
ner was given in the princes honor
in the Parliament building. The
speaker of the house presided, and
the Earl of Athlone, governor general
and all the members of the Assembly
and Senate attended
Evening star., 1925-05-03
ROBERT S. DOWNS
!. CLAIMED BY DEATH
President of National Capital
Hotel Corporation Had
Been III for Year.

Robert Strawbridge Downs, 81
years old, president of the National
Capital Hotel Corporation and long
prominently identified in business, fra
ternal and club circles in Washington,
died at his home. Twin Acres, Edge
moor, Md, late Friday night after a
lingering illness. Mr. Downs was
manager of the Washington Hotel un-
til about a year ago, when he retired
from active work due to failing health.
Mr.. Downs was born in Baltimore
the son of late Rev. Wilford Downs
and Mrs. Martha Cornelius Downs,
and was educated in the public schools
in his native city and Washington, fin
iShing his education at Baltimore City
College. His father was at one time
pastor of Waugh NJ f. Church in this
city.
Entering the hotel business in early
youth, Mr.. Downs spent several years
in New Jersey and came to Washing
ton in 1881, and was with the Colum-
bia Hotel Company at the time of the
remodeling Of the old Palais Royal
into the Raleigh Hotel, in 1898. He
remained at the Raleigh Hotel until
1903, after which he managed the
Stafford Hotel in Baltimore until 1913.
He managed the Shoreham Hotel from
then until 1910 resigning to build the
Washington Hotel and later remained
in charge until resigning about year
ago.
Member of Many Groups.
Mr.. Downs was a member of the
Washington Board of Trade. the
Chamber of Commerce, Merchants
and Manufacturers Association, Co
lumbia Country Club. kiwanis Club,
Racquet Club, international Club
The Greeters, the Tall Cedars OF
Lebanon, and was long prominent in
Masonic circles, being a member of
La Fayette Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. NJ :;
Columbia Chapter, No. /. Royal Arch
Masons; Columbia Commandery, No
,, Knights Templar; Albert Pike Con
sistory, No. l.: Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine, and the Kallipolis
Grotto. He was also former president
of the Maryland Hotel Mems Associa-
ton.
He is survived by son, Donald
Downs; a brother, Rev. Howard
Downs of this city. and sister, Mrs.
John Wright. His wife, who was
Mrs. Fay Saville Downs, was stricken
while on the golf course at the Colum'
bia Country Club about six years ago
and died soon afterward.
Funeral services for Mr.. Downs will
he conducted at the residence al
Edgemoor. Md, tomorrow afternoon
at > o'clock. Interment Will be IN
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
THE WEATHER

District-Fair and warmer today and
probably tomorrow; gentle westerly
winds.
Virginia-Fair today. warmer in
central and west portions, tomorrow
fair. moderate westerly winds.
Maryland-Fair and slightly warmer
today; tomorrow fair: moderate to
fresh northwest and west winds.
West Virginia-F,air and warmer to-
day; tomorrow probably fair.
Records for Twenty-Five Hours.
Midnight, AZ; am. 46; 4 am. 43;
6 am, "A; s am, So: 10 am, SO, T.
noon, 81; pm. Ga; 4 pm, "a; s
pm. 60: s pm, ST; 10 pm, 81.
Highest, 64.S; lowest, 43.l.
Relative humidity-S am, Sc per
cent; , pm, "A per cent; pm, 3S
per cent
Rainfall (S am. TO s PM, 0.
Hours of sunshine, 1871.
Per cent of possible sunshine, SO.
Temperatures same date last year
Highest, 13; lowest, 43.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
Deaths Reported.

Deaths reported TO the Health Department
within the last 24 hours:
Emma Y. Graves. 4s years. 141s oath st
Minnie Fessenden. 80. 6l3 7th ST. ne.
George Parker. 65. Ontario Apts.
Della Miller 50. stanton Park Hospital
Harry j. Eyre. AS. Garfield Hospital.
Mary l.. Whiteside, "a. 1908 Otis st. n 2
Mary + Brooke. 80. Georgetown Uni
Robert wynn. A.. oao7 Pront st Sc
Dennis L. o Brien 81. 36O5 T st.
Naoma Lockhart, %. Home for Incurables.
Mahalah j. Williamson. So. 614 f st n. e
George r. Phillips. 80. 612 18th st.
Veronica +. Schnable. 80 Georgetown
University Hospital
Lenard Read. .. Children Hospital.
John X. Thomas, 3d. month. 1909 Vir-
glpia ave. s.w.
Cora Brown. 35. Gallirger Hospital.
Bessie johnson. 3S. Galnger Hospital.
Joseph Whiting; ~, Freedmen's Hospital
jeremiah WhtakeH 30. 211 Warren ST ne
Emma Green, 45. 1915 Gainesville st. sc.
Thomas Minor. "a. 1914 y. J. ave.
- Anthony Brown. SO. found Bennng Race
Track. ID. C..
Benjamin Pinkett. l3. Freedmen's 5 Hospital
Samuel Triplett, 81. St. Elizabeths Hos
pital.
Frank McAllister "A: Emergency Hospital.
Mallnda McGee. 10. 1913 10Th st.
James Swan. months. 1908 Sd ST. s.w.
Josephine Matthews. 90 days. 2929 Stan
ton I'd. Sc.
Evening star., 1925-05-03
WORLD LOSES IN DEATH
OF SARGENT, YORK SAYS
Duke Voices Sympathy at Painters S
Passing at Royal Academy
Banquet.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associa ted Press.
LONDON, May 2.--The Duke Of
York, replying tonight to the royal
toast at the annual banquet of the
Royal Academy, referred touchingly
TO the sad loss the entire world has
suffered in the recent death Of John
Singer Sargent the distinguished
American artist, who had lived many
years in London.
The duke expressed his most sin
cere sympathy for the irreparable loss
which he said the academy had sus-
tained in the passing of one of the
foremost portrait painters of the
times.
The banquet was brilliant gather.
ing of statesmen, diplomats and prom
lnent personages in many walks of
life. Sir Frank Dicksee, president of
the academy, presided. Among those
present were Premier Stanley Bald
win. the Archbishop Of Canterbury,
Rudyard kipling, James NJ Barrie
Nlscount Astor and Sir Squire Ban
croft, the actor.