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Evening star., 1926-12-27
COLUMBIA-'We're In the Navy
NOwn

Wallace Beery and Raymond Hat
ton, are supplying a big laugh at
Loew's Columbia this week, in their
latest comedy, Were In the Navy
Now"
Without plot, continuity or any of
the other assets expected of a feature
film, the photoplay is funny because
two of the most delightful comedians
Of the screen are performing. The
story consists of a series of incidents
depicting the trials of a pair of green
by accident than design. AS a matter
of fact, neither Hanson (Beery) nor
Dolan, (Raymond Hatton) had the
slightest intention of joining any
thing with a military flavor just at
that particular time, but they were
caught in the tide, and carried
through q recruiting station, coming
out full-fiedged bluejackets.
Without fully realizing what 1t is
all about, they are shipped on trans
port, and then the fun begins. Rebel
nous hammocks, an ancient enemy in
the garb of chief petty officer, en-
signs who order lemonade, beaut-
full spy and submarines all join to
make more war than is advertised for
the pair of recruits who come out on
top in spite of everything. They are
decorated for distinguished" service
before the final fade-out. And the un-
usual thing about this fade-out is that
there is no woman in it. Love interest
does not enter into the plot, save for
the momentary heart flutterings ex-
perienced by the two heroes" when
the lovely spy appeals to them for
aid.
The additional comedy, Nickel
Hoppers," gives new slant on
comedy reels. The story carries a
real plot and heart interest, and
Mabel Normand has the leading role.
But it more nearly approaches comedy
drama than straight comedy. Pathe's
news reel consists of a review of the
outstanding news happenings of 1926.
An appropriate orchestral overture
completes the program.
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WARDMAN PARK-'What! No
Prince?"

Genuine sparkling humor and the
cleverest amateur acting seen in
Washington for some time go to make
What! No Prince?" the musical COM
edy presented at Wardman Park The
ater this week by Father Hurney's st.
Patrick Players. The story was
adapted from a play by O'Dea and
Montague, His Royal Highness."
Moderization, however, has replaced
the English lord in the older play
with a newly rich American Senator
striving to break into the upper crust
of society. what! No Prince?" is,
without doubt, the best musical COM
edy attempted by the local players
and musicians.
Interspersed throughout the. three
acts are numerous speciality numbers
that show real talent and are en-
Enthusiastically received. Among others
Evening star., 1926-12-27
CENTRAI-King Of the Pack"

Three sterling features combine to
lend extraordinary interest to the
program being offered the first two
days of this week at Crandalrs Cen
trail Theater. The foremost feature
of the bill is King OF the Pack" in
which the star Is Peter the Great.
finest of all the canine actors on the
screen, who was the martyred victim
of shooting precipitated by lament
able human jealousies. In this sub
ject he proves himself the most
sagacious dog ever filmed.
The comedy for the first bill OF the
week Is Harold Lloyd's hilarious two
reeler, II Do" a special revival in
which the principal feminine role is
played by Mildred Davis. now Mrs.
Lloyd. A new Grantland Rice Sport
light" also is shown
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fighter, who, although married. is in
love with her. He deserts his wife,
who had become drunkard, and fol-
lows the young dancer. He arrives on
the scene at several trying times and
rescues her from danger. About the
time she scored her success her father,
who was a ''Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde -
painter by day and robber by night,
Is arrested by Scotland Yard detec-
tive. The story leads on until
''Twinks" finally leaves the city and
turns up on a farm. There she is
found by her sweetheart, who has
divorced his wife.
A cartoon comedy, 1.-THE Musical
Parrot" and news events are the
other film numbers. Art Fowler gives
several musical hits on his ukulele.
The Metropolitan Symphony Orches-
ira, conducted by Daniel Breeslin, has
a special and very appropriate pro-
gram.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
BLAST INJURIES TWO
AND WRECKS VESSEL
One Man Hurled 90 Feet to Wharf
by Explosion Near
Vancouver.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia
December 27.-An explosion, attrib-
uted to an engine backfire, destroyed
The 70-foot gasoline vessel Hulda o. at
Barnet, eight miles east of here, yes
1erday.
James Orpana and Oscar Orpana,
1he only persons on the ship at the
Time of the explosion, were seriously
injured.
The explosion hurled Oscar Orpana
10 a wharf 20 feet from the ship. The
flames were confined to the vessel
The Hulda was valued at $4,000.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
TIvOLI-'Bardelys, tho Magniacsn4"

for the IrSt TWO Gays OF new Year
week. beginning yeterday, Cranda1ls
Tivoli Theater offers as its chief
screen attraction "Bardelys, the Mag
nificent," adapted from the story OF
the same name by Sabatini, with John
Gilbert in the title role. In this sub.
ject the creator Of the title role In
The Count Of Monte Cristo" plunEes
into that high-pressure type Of per
fornance which one has come to ex-
pect only from Douglas Fairbanks
The story is 81 fiery ono, alive with
action and abounding in spirited eli
makes.
The contributory offerings include
a new Aesop Fable and the latest re
lease of Topics OF the Day" Excel.
lent pipe organ accompaniment and
tuneful solo interludes are contributed
by George EmmanS and Ida v. Clarke
at the console of the grand organ.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
Religious Peace Pledged.

CHICAGO, December 27 OP.-Rabbi,
priest and Methodist bishop joined
yesterday on theater stage in pledg-
ing themselves TO the abolishment of
racial and religious hatredI The meet
ing, attended by representatives of
many races and creeds, was addressed
by Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, Rabbi
solomon e. Freebof and Father Will
liam A. Murphy.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
PALACE-'Tove's Blindness"


Fast-moving music, vaudeville Of
an exceptionally high order and
photoplay in which love and money
strive for the mastery will reward
the visitor to Loews Palace Theater
this week. The dancing which
weaves in and out in the presentation
by Gus Edwards, composer Of School
Days" "Sunbonnet Sue" and host
of other American folksongs, reaches
a high mark in the art Of terpsichore.
Particularly is this true In the num-
bers in which Virginia Martin and
the eccentric comedian waiter. Ray
Bolger, appear. But all the dancers
are above the ordinary. Edwards,
calls his entertainment the Ritz
Carlton Nights" and with the songs
of the Lane Sisters and others, the
dancing of Nitza Vernille and the
colorful costumes, pleasant amuse-
ment repast is assured.
The feature photoplay Is Loves
Blindness" by Elinor Glyn, and one
is led through the love trials Of
money lenders daughter and her
titled husband until misunderstand-
ings are cleared away and love comes
into it's own. Greatest Thrills of
1926" is screen review Of the years
outstanding happenings, through the
eye of the camera.
A midnight show will be staged
New Year eve.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
EDITOR WILCOX, SO, DIES.
Was Professionally Connected With
Encyclopedia Americana.

NEW YORK, December 27 CP.-
Marion Wilcox, editor and author,
died here yesterday. He was So years
old. He was one Of the editors of En-
cyclopedia Americana, and compiled
nearly all its articles relating to South
and Central America and the West
Indies.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS." /"

'Twinks," as Colleen Moore is
termed in "Twinkletoes," the film pro-
duction being shown this week at the
Metropolitan Theater. is as good as
ever and large audiences yesterday
and last night were quite pleased with
her latest picture.
The story is based on Thomas
Burke's 'Limehouse Nights" Colleen
Moore, the daughter Of a painter of
that section of London. Is the pride
of the neighborhood with her dancing
and singing. Her opportunity comes
to join a show being presented in the
theater Of that section and she goes
over big" with the audience. She has
fallen in love with Chuck Lightfoot
(Kenneth Harlan), local prize
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$16.05 to $25 FrOcks f

that will give Mothers thrill of satisfaction and styles
Miss 10 will adore! Most them dresses beau
tailored and featured in the high shades for Spring
Floor hS
Evening star., 1926-12-27
OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON
THEATERS

is THE Merry Melody Makers" COM
prising Steve Fegan. Cliff Cox and
Royal Foster. Also II Can't Forget" F"
sung by Ruth Mollyneaux and Royal
Foster. The play concerns debonair
prince, Oscar Won Veroff of Eastphalia,
who is in love with a beautiful Wash
ington girl. The prince disappears
from his palace and is discovered fol-
lowing the girl to Berlin and then to
Washington, disregarding the fact
that he is already married. When
Prince Oscar arrives at the home of
the girl he discovers that there is
already a Prince Oscar Won Veroff
living there. Then, to further COM
plicate matters, another bogus Prince
Oscar arrives. Everything ends hap
PLY, however.
Luke Fegan, Orme Libby, John
McInerney, AL Kane, Ruth Mollyneaux,
Elizabeth German. Agatha Bowman
and Mary Deery are outstanding in
the cast. Al Kane is the comedian.
Mary Deery does a Russian dance
with much skill and grace, while
Elizabeth German sings a song with
Orme Libby, Half Moon
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a really good comedy line. The
story opens in the architectural Of
fees where Peter is trying to make
his mark in the world. The boss
sends for him and tells him he wants
him to go to the station to meet
his niece. Of course they fall in love.
The uncle, discovering how things
stand, discharges Peter and tells the
girl she is to be sent back to school
Ut once. About this time a rich con-
tractor comes in to look over the
boss plans. None of the plans suit
him until he spies Peters 'dream
house." which the boy had been
poring over when he was peremp-
torily dismissed. The rich contractor
seizes on Peters plans, declares they
are just what he wants and demands
the immediate return and reinstate-
ment of Peter.
The quest of Peter evolves into
thrilling chase, for the lovers have
eloped, and before they are finally
caught many unexpected and anus
ing situations arise.
Evening star., 1926-12-27
GAYETY-"Snuffy, the Cabman."

Dave Marion, who is celebrating his
golden anniversary as a burlesque
comedian, Is back at the Gayety this
week in his famous characterization
of ''Snuffy, the Cabman." which he
has revamped to fit the years 1926-27.
In the quaint role Marion is just
as big a hit as ever. With the assist
ance of Boob" McManus, a comedy
team is formed that has no peer on
the Columbia circuit. Marion still
clings to his trick mechanical horse,
which undoubtedly is the most versa
tile animal creation that ever danced
the Charleston.
Associated with these comedians are
a group of clever entertainers and a
chorus Of attractive girls. Two gal
Looping negro brothers, Battles and
Taylor, present the original "low-
down Charleston" Anna Propp, the
soubrette. dances well. Sadie Banks
renders some entertaining ditties. and
the Kolumbia Komedy Four sends
everybody home singing. One Of the
scenes that provoke much laughter
is laid in a radio broadcasting studio.
While the program listed the station
VDB, the announcer gave q touch
of local color by using the well known
call letters WRC,
Evening star., 1926-12-27
Continued from Eighteenth Page)

concerns two roughnecks. who on
land are rival gang leaders and also
rivals for the hand of Rose Kelly.
While on ship they sign truce, but
as soon as the war is over they go
back to fighting among themselves.
When they get back they find that
the waterfront is in the grip of drug
traffic and, under the lead Of Father
O'Regan, they again combine their
forces to stamp it out. The leading
role is taken by George O'Brien, with
Janet Gaynor, William Russell and
Robert Edeson in the lesser roles.
STRAND-"FrOliCs of 1927"
Victor Hyde's spectacular musical
revue. "Frolics of 1927" with 13
scenes Of surprises and novelties, is
making the Strand Theater patrons
particularly happy this week and
arousing in them a degree of en-
thusiasm quite unusual. 1t opens
with a sketch showing old Father
Time bidding good-by to 1926 and
welcoming the youthful 1927. Irwin B.
Hamp. who is responsible for many
of the laughable skits, also gets over
well again in a whistling skit. with
Lew Lewis and Earl Root helping to
stir up the laugh ingredients An
other skit that taxes the risibilities
is "Lollypops," that needs to be seen
to be fully appreciated.
A big hit of the show is "a Flower
From an Old Bouquet" with the Fo.
lies Bergere forming the bouquet,
which is beautifully illuminated, while
Earl Root sings the song Of the num-
Der and Billie La Monte descends from
the flies in a swing and the principals
sing from the theater aisles.
A clever Spanish tango is presented
by Ruth and Butler, with Spanish
girls in the dancing ensemble. The
Dancing Dozen also put over When
the Circus Comes to Town" number
cleverly.
All told the Strand has a good show
this week.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
ROSE SHOW AT TAK0MA
BRINGS OUT BIG VARIETY

TAkOAIA PARK, Md, June, 5.-The
eleventh annual rose show held under
auspices of the Takoma Horticultural
Club yesterday and today was a sue
cess. While little late for some
roses, there were many exhibitions
and varieties.
J. w. Wellington won the prize for
the finest rose. with the Duchess of
Wellington. G. c. Carroll displayed 3S
varieties, winning first prize for best
collection w. r. Simmons again
brought out Frau Karl Druschkl
that took first prize in its class.
Among the less common races eX-
hihited were: Mary Wallace. America,
Priscilla. Templar. ii. A. Eerschuren
and Paul Scarlet climber. The show
was noteworthy on account of a num-
Der of decorative exhibits in vases and
baskets. These were specially fea-
tured. Other winners of first prizes
included Mrs. c. S. Himmelwright. r.
l.. Harries. Margery Hansen, William
Schnider. Il. LaPelle. Mrs. II. f..
Ewing. a. II. Deike. w. NJ. Leavitt,
Mrs. E. J. Ehrmentraut, Mrs. l.. G.
Powell w. T. Simmons, chairman OF
the rose show. won first three prizes,
as did Mrs. T.. c. Powell. Mrs. III. r..
Ewing, J. w. Wellington and Fred l..
Harries.
Judges were George w. Hess, super
intendant of the United States Botan-
ic Garden. and Mrs. II. Kreuger.
formerly in charge of the Walter Reed
Hospital grounds.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
ALLEGED SON CLAIMS
ALL OLIVER FORTUNE
Yonkers Man Says Rich Publisher,
Always Believed Bachelor,
Was His Father.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
YONKERS, y. Y. June 5.-There
loomed today a new legal contest over
the will of Edwin A. Oliver, the Yon-
kers' publisher and humorist. for
whose estate George Starin Cowles
presented a forged will that drew him
an eight-year term in Sing Sing, as a
claimant. Edwin Oliver. 80. of this
city, bobbed up and claimed to he the
testator's son.
The publisher, who died in his six
ty-ninth year several months ago.
was never known to have married.
When relatives told of his death they
said he was q bachelor.
The new claimant, who promises a
second will contest over the Oliver
fortune, which dwindled in few
years from $3.50, 900 to $65 900. is pre-
pairing to present documentary proof
that he is the elder divers son and
natural heir, although the will made
no mention Of his name.
Young Oliver. who is "A building
artisan, has retained Attorney Irwin
Klein Of Yonkers to prepare papers
in an action he is starting on the
ground that the will improperly and
unlawfully excluded him without a
cent
Evening star., 1926-06-06
Many Others to Take Part.

In addition to those organizations
which have already accepted IA share
In the presentation of this spectacular
patriotic demonstration, it is expected
that many others will be heard from
within the next week. including the
Minute Men, Girl Scouts. Daughters
of the American Revolution. Improved
Order of Red Men. Department of
Agriculture. Colonial Danes. Camp
fire Girls, Mohawk Athletic Club. Ma
tional Capital Players. Wilson Play
ers and The Washingtonians.
The Community Center Department
asks that all groups desiring to take
part in the pageant notify the chair
man of personnel. Ress Davis
Schreiner. at the Franklin admin
istration building without delay, in
order that the scenes may be as
signed fully by June Is. Rehearsals
will be held on June 80 and July |
on the east front of the Capitol.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
MAN, 80, DEAD 6 DAYS
WHEN BODY Is FOUND
Sister in House With Him. But
Fails to Give Notice-Death
Called Natural.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


POUGHKEEPSIE, n. V, June O.
For years the lower floor windows of
brown two.family house. set back
from the road. have been uncurtain-
ed. yet passeIsby seldom saw any
movement in the front rooms.
Gradually in the popular mind. it
became a house of indetinable mys-
terry. accentuated by the secluded lives
of two of its occupants. Herman
Friend. so. a retired merchant, and
his unmarried sister Amelia. 30.
Today it became a house OF death
! and more Alarmed by the unusual
] quiet from dow nstairs, Mrs. Harold
| Post. who occupies the second floor,
! forced open the door of the Friend
apartment. She found the aged mer-
| chant dead in bed. There were blood
stains on the sheet that covered his
body.
| Mrs. Post called Dr. Conger. city
| health officer and Coroner Card. DIR.
Card said Friend had been dead at
least six days.
| In the kitchen they found the dead
mans sister She told them that only
| two days ago she had fed her broth
er's body and talked with him for
| nearly an hour. She admitted that
he did not reply.
After the funeral the corner said he
would ask for mental examination
| of the sister, who has not left her
| house for years. Friend. who came
here from Germany 68 years ago and
always has lived in Poughkeepsie
died of natural causes.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
SEVENTH STREET PIKE
$25.951 CONTRACT LET
Maryland Roads Commission
Awards Other Highway Work
Near Washington.
Speclal Dispatch 10 The Star

Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
BALTIMORE, June 5.-Contracts
for the construction of 1889 miles of
new State roads and for widening an
additional 6.S4 miles of highway were
awarded yesterday by the State roads
commission.
One of the road widening contracts
was for 3,5 miles of shoulder on the
Seventh street pike near Norbeck.
Montgomery County. The latter was
awarded to Gosnell, Russell & Co. for
s25,951.50.
Contracts for road work in counties
adjoining the District of Columbia
follows: Prince Georges County, 1.31
miles of concrete on the Robert Grain
way near Collington. including elimi-
nation of grade crossing, Thomas,
Bennett & Hunter. $52 1880; 2.49
miles of concrete on he Robert Grain
highway near Upper Marlboro. Christ
hilf & Ensey. s70,103.74.
St. Marys County. , miles of gravel
near New Market, f. r. Jarboe. sl5.-
615: 2.5o miles of gravel in two sec
tions. Southern Maryland Construc
ton Co, s16.652; @.57 miles of gravel
in two sections on the Compton road.
Southern Maryland Construction CO.,
S21 .034.4S: 2.S4 miles of gravel in two
sections, Thomas Mullan, $22, 2,l69.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
!COLBY TO ADDRESS
! ST. JOHNS GRADUATES
Former Cabinet Officer and Mary
land Governor on College Com
mencement Program.
SIecial Dispatch TO The Star.

mencement Program.
SIecial Dispatch TO The Star
ANNAPOLIS, MD, June 5.--Bain.
bridge Colby, for a short time Secre-
tary of State under President Wilson,
will deliver the address to the gradu-
ates of st. Johns College. this city, at
their commencement next Wednesday
morning.
Gov. Albert Ritchie of Maryland
will present the diplomas to the
graduates.
Exercises will begin tomorrow,
when Rev. Edward ID. Johnson. rec
tor Of st. Anne's p. E. Church. will de-
liver the baccalaureate sermon.
Monday evening President Enoch
B. Carey will hold a reception to the
graduates. and Tuesday will be given
over 10 the alumni of the college, who
plan one Of the largest reunions in
the history of the institution. The
alumni banquet will take place in the
evening.
The body of Robert Eden, last
colonial Governor of Maryland, who
was commissioned by the sovereign
of Great Britain. was laid away in
the yard Of st. Anne's Church here this
evening, dlteF HdFlilS DeeI lOcateu III
the abandoned churchyard of st. Mar
earet's Church at Winchester, five
miles from Annapolis.
The invocation was delivered by
Rev. r. G. Cowling, rector of the
present St. Margaret's parish. and an
address by, Daniel R. Randall.
The speech of presentation was
made by Josiah Pennington of Balti-
more. governor general of the Society
of Colonial Wars, and acceptance was
10y Rev. Edwar0 y. JohNson, rectoy
of st. Anne's.
John Balfour. second secretary OF
the British embassy in this country
spoke on the part of Gov. Eden's
descendants, and Bishop John Gard
ner Murray delivered the benediction
Evening star., 1926-06-06
Woman Hit By Auto.

While walking across Thirteenth
street at the intersection of I street
last night. Mrs. Annie +. Veatch, 81
years old. of 1919 l street, was
knocked down by an automobile op-
Grated by George Baker of Clarendon,
Va, sustaining serious internal in
juries.
She was taken to Emergency Hos
pital and physicians stated that her
condition could not definitely be de-
termined until today
Evening star., 1926-06-06
REUNION TRIP ARRANGED
Col. Wilkinson and Party to Rep
resent Virginia Confederates.

Col. W. l.. Wilkinson. assistant in
spector general for the Eighth Eir-
ginia district of the United ConfeG-
crate Veterans, has designated Miss
Louise Dunston of Richmond sponsor,
and five Washington maids for
matrons of honor for the reunion to
be held June 10, II and 10, at Farm
Vile. Va.
Col. Wilkinson lives in Washington.
but is connected with the Confederate
camps of Alexandria and Harrison
burg. Va. Miss Ethel Berry, Mrs.
Madeline Tuck. Mrs. Gabriel Edmon-
ston, Mrs. Hattie Lyle Thornhill are
the maid and matrons Of honor from
Washington. and Mrs. f. n. Emmart
of this city Is chaperone.
Evening star., 1926-06-06
20 OF M0SBY'S BAND
KITEMN EMCkMpMEMT
Civil War Guerrilla Chiefs Sister
Among Those Honoring Survl-
vors at Clarendon, Va.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON, Va. June "a
short business meeting at the Clafen-
don Methodist Church followed by
luncheon and Il sightseeing trip
through Arlington National Cemetery
aud about Washington featured re
union today OF the survivors or Mos
by's command of the war between the
States About half Of the remaining
40 survivors were here. The exercises
were under auspices of Arlington
Chapter. United Daughters of the Con
federacy, and Arlington Camp, Sons of
Confederate Veterans.
The encampment opened this morn
ing with Il short business session. An
address of welcome was delivered by
Prof Fletcher Kemp county Superln-
tendent of schools. The response was
made by Albert S. Boiling of Char
lottesville. son of one of MoSby'S men.
Entertainment features included solos
by Mrs. Ernest Morsell and Miss
Gladys Rucker; duet by Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Rucker. accompanied hy Mrs.
Weston; piano solo by Miss Margaret
Rees. music by the Fort Myer Band
reading of n poem by Hugh II. Clark
son and singing of Confederate songs
by the assembly with Mrs. w. W.
Snyder at the piano. DIR. and Mrs.
Russell, the latter a sister of Col Mos
| by. were present.
At an evening reception al Odd Eel
| lows Hall, Representative Z. Wal
ton Moore. w. Thomas French,
commander of Arlington Camp.
Sons of Confederate Netera Ms
and Comdr Frank NJ. Angelo of Mos
bys Men spoke. Other features in
cluded a recitation, "Mosby's Men,
| by Miss Kitty Black: a piano duet by
| John Palmer and Billy Williams: sole
by Miss Mangus Robertson, Duke s
| Song" by Miss Mollie Williams; reci
| tation Mamma Doll ard Tin Sol
der by Helen and Everett Palmer;
solo by Herbert Hutson. accompanied
| by Austin Kay; recitation by Mrs.
Herbert Soper and q number of
dances Tomorrow afternoon at .
o'clock the gathering will go to Ar
| lington Cemetery for Confederate
| Memorial exercises.
Sugar mills in Guadeloupe are
lanting their own cane and freezing
out the small independent growers.