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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15
BY STUART r.. WEST.

| Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
NEW YORK. May 15.-The week
pom the Stock Exchange ended with
i contrary opinion regarding the i'm
mediate outlook. Those who are not
so favorably disposed toward the
market dwell upon the point that
good news has been falling fiat.
The settlement Of the general
strike in England. which was talked
OF By some as the beginning OF a
! social revolution. aroused no en-
,husiasm whatever. II was. Of
COURSE, Fl matter OF great relief. but
/; afforded no stimulus outside Of
me sterling exchange market. which
simply recovered the ground lost
during the previous fortnight.
In the same way. the action OF
The General Motors directors in meet
ing the highest expectations by de
ciaring 2 81 extra dividend on the
common shares. with the accom-
panying statement that April earn.
ings vera the larger; In the com
PAWS history, failed to have any
influence upon motor securities. Con.
secuent1y. It did not count as a gen
erai factor.
IN a market where tho speculative
account was very much extended and
prices had been going up extrava -
gantly. these would not he good
signs. They would mean that good
news was being taken advantage Of
tn sell stocks But in the present
ease there has been a very severe
decline, which must involve con
siderable If not thorough correction
of speculative excuses
-.
has not been keen about favorable
happenings do not count as much
Those who take a more cheerful view
of the position emphasize this fact and
say that while there has been little OF
no fresh buying. there has been
equally little selling Prices are down
for the most part on the week, hut
only slightly. A state Of deadlock
prevails, and II Is hard to see just
what can occur 10 break II.
Can change take place in the
business situation which will afford
the basis for new advance? The an
swer seems to lie in the truth that NO
period of expanding business prosper
ity has ever been built up on descend
ing commodity prices. and the decline
in the commodity level which has
been going on since the first Of the
year has not vet been checked For
six weeks steel quotations We're main.
tanned; within the last 10 days they
have sagsed again.
The textile industries have been up
set by the abnormal weather condi-
tons. But the chief point is that in.
dustrial prices are low. that except in
isolated instances they are showing no
inclination to rally. and that this
counterbalances all that can be said
on the side of big production and
activity in the retail trades.
The rising market in the latter half
Of 1925 and again in January. 1926.
was founded upon the idea that mer-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15
MRS. LYDIA {. lRELAN, 81,
VETERANS WIDOW, DEAD
Funeral Will Be Conducted at Resi-
dence Monday Morning-Burial
in Baltimore.

Mrs. Lydia Ellen Irelan So wears
old, widow of Capt. Charles DAVIS
Irelan, Union Army veteran, died al
the home of her son. Charles NJ. Ire
Ian, 1890 Twenty-frst street. yester
day. She was for many years mem
her and an active worker In the WON
ems Relief Corps.
Mrs. Irelan was born in Delaware
She came to this city from Baltimore
more than 80 years ago.
Besides her son, who Is An exam
iner in the United States Patent or
fee. she leaves four gra ndchildren.
Funeral services will he conducted
at the residence Monday morning al
10 o'clock Rev. j. r. SiZoo Of the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, and Rev William A. Eisen
berger, assistant pastor of the Church
Of the Covenant. will officiate. Inter
ment will he in Western Cemetery
Baltimore.
Pallhearers will he az follows: Her
two oldest Grandsons. George Morris
and Charles Morris. ir.: her era ndson
in-law. Felix A. Russell: Daniel C.
Vaughan. George V. Chandler and Da
vid Murphy.
two or three inches wide, are new
fancy among fashionable women in
London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15

one of the most brilliant polo players
of the academy and was engaged in
a practice game preparatory to inter
collegiate contests when he was in
jured in a fail.
During vacation Cadet Hawkins.
who was colOr-bearer at West Point
lived with his family AT Fort Mver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15

of Baltimore, was reelected vice presi-
dent of the American Bankers Asso-
citation for Maryland. Waldo. New
conner was elected a member to serve
on the nominating committee. with
Morton NJ. PrentiS named as alternate.
Elmore Il. Jeffery was chosen vice
president for Maryland for the trust
company division. Sterrett s. Mckim
for the savings hank division. w. B.
Copper fo~ the national bank division
and j. Enos Ray for the State bank
division.
Greater Cooperation Urged.
Need for greater cooperation among
the banks was stressed by George
Decamp. chairman of the board Of
the Federal Reserve Bank ~ Cleve-
land.
Although the past 10 years have
Witnessed the greatest prosperity in
the Nations history. Mr.. Decamp as.
serted that productive capacity had
gone ahead to such an extent that a
keen competitive market for the sale
of goods had been created. This
scramble for trade had Influenced un-
sound practices in banking. he said.
Holmes d. Baker, in delivering the
presidents annual address, empha-
sized the accomplishments Of Judge
Frank /. Duncan's agricultural com
mittee which has been cooperating
with the Government in developing
farmers hoy and girl clubs through
out the State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15

Col Hawkins took command Of Fort
Myer three years ago and has been
assigned to take a post in the Philip
pines this Summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15
.OFF|CERSELECTED
+. BY STATE BANKERS
Maryland Association Names
J. T. Hopkins-Backs Blue
Sky Committee.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

ATLANTIC CITY, n. j.. May Is
At the closing session of the Maryland
Bankers Association, J. T. Hopkins.
president OF the Cecil National Bank.
Port Deposit. was elected president of
the association to succeed Holmes ID.
Baker of Frederick. William o. Pier
son of Baltimore, was elected first vice
president.
Nine honorary vice presidents were
selected. These were Nelson j. Brown
Of Church Hill. Charles Matthias Of
Frederick r. Thurman Phillips of
Cambridge. Claude Owens of Upper
Marlboro. F.. W. Talbot Of Ellicott
City, w. G. Cramer Of Tow son, Sterett
s. McKim, James n. Brady and
Clarence r. Evans Of Baltimore.
John J. Cornwell. general counsel of
the Baltimore and Ohio. addressed the
convention on the railway ira nsporta-
ton question and explained the con
solidaton problems pertaining in par
ticular 70 his company.
Bankers Pledge Support.
Following Mr.. Cornwells address II
was voted by the convention that
committee be appointed at some later
time to represent the Maryland asso-
citation and cooperate with the state
committee in connection with the cele-
bration next year OF the Baltimore and
OhioS anniversary.
The popularity of Holmes D. Baker
Of Frederick. the retiring president.
was made evident from an address by
Judge Frank |. Duncan praisinG him
for the whole hearted and efficient
manner in which he had administered
his office He has set pace which 1t
will be difficult to follow, Judge Dun
can asserted
Waldo Newcomer, president OF the
Baltimore Clearing House. introduced
resolution. subsequently adopted
proposing that the Maryland Bankers
Association lend its assistance and CO.
operation to the blue sky committee
Of MARYLAND. headed by John +. Raer.
In it's efforts to suppress the activities
nf the security swindler. MIR. New
conner asserted that the blue sky com
mittee had done much valuah bile work
in tracking down and investigating
fraudulent security sales In the state.
but that unless financial support is
forthcoming It will have to go out OF
existence.
4. II. A. Officers Chosen.
Hayward +. RoyCe. president of the
Drovers and Mechanics National Bank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-05-15

The formal title of the King of
Sweden Is King Of Sweden Of the
Goths and the Wends OF Gustav "
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
IN EUeyybodys Confidence r.:
THE GATE-POST
'z:.':""ss.. By Harold Phillips ::sg:E.E.:E"z
BY Harold Phillips

A sinister rearing ugly this community of
home loving citizens It is called the S. p c. s. p g. and
schemenos in the Crimea for the
chean OF the tribe is George 0Connor The full of this
bait for liners" is the Society the Prevention
ing Sleeping Car Porters George"
don't think its influence will be far-reaching
list of officers:.
George Washington Senator George Moses
president; Gov George Szer j. honorary PRESIDENT
George Coha honorary vice presidents George Hoffman
Pennsylvania, H.
honorary secretary George Cardinal Mundeei honorary
England foreign Judge George ovany New York
general counse George Babe) Ruth George
Durno fun-loving
advisory George Sutherland George W.
Norris George Graham George Wharton Pepper
and George Gordon Battle.
secondary of the organization is to lobby for bill
Chomondeey George in this phrase
showed there only three country
Chomondey and two of them deny it. The third entered
of nolle contendre.
Operative G2 credits about that Mr. OConnor
formed the society solely be used handpkd audience
try out his stories
Fannie Brices show Fanny roundy kdded by the
New York reviewers, Washington. But the
shrewly Kosherized of all the
vendors the big city, Then again. Miss Brce has, amidst
her public pack of blind admirers to Fannie let the
"As Beasco and Willard Mack who wrote the play
they ought to be ashamed of themselves comments Alex Woo
colt in the World.
Lon Chaneys next picture will find him playing armless
This
grafton of the Clancy anatomy for time othr
eating directors have stripped him of all his vital The
will complete "Alonzo
ess and by reassembles himself
abiding with all his faculties fans will be
on deck and thus the CLANCY vogue perpetuaes itself
antique about the lady who refrned from stepping spider
for fear it Lon Clancy Along the ncorrge Grouho
has been stationed the gallery knock him stiff
he tells the one about the Philadelphia mail carriers.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
VILLAGE TAKES
NEW VOWS
TONIGHT

The Spanish Village Night
Club will ba formally opened to-
night, in it's quaint headquarters
over the Restaurant Madrillon,
by Alcalde Peter Borras.
A volley will be fired from
antique Spanish pistols to usher
in the new season. DR.. VuIpius
the elegant carriage starter, will
be installed with mystic cere-
monies. and the House of the
Scribes, a startling. novelty, will
be given its official christening.
Mr.. Borras has made extensive
plans for entertainment. Lieut.
Cow Johnny O'Donnell, director
of music, has laid his plans for
a special program of new dance
numbers. The pianist-composer,
Lou Longo, of the Village Band,
is to give a brand-new compost
ton its first hearing, and frankie.
Juele, the redoubtable violinist,
will contribute the difficult four
string choruses at which he is
adept.
Chinto, the Village chef, back
from Europe with new ideas for
dishes, will preside over the
kitchen. Keep out of his way.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
DIVIDENDS FROM
REFLECTED
GLORY

It seems a little odd. that the
long-term contract which Rudolph
Valentino found so onerous dur
ing his lifetime and which led
him into a long, expensive battle
with the Famous Players-Lasky
Corporation is the reason why,
If one believes Hollywood gossip.
that Miss Wilma Banky, who was
Valentines leading woman in his
last two pictures, is drawing a
salary figure considerably under
the amount that producers would
be willing to pay her, could Miss
Banky make new contract this
afternoon.
Miss Banky's role in the
Son of the Sheik." the last of
all Valentines starring pictures,
which starts its third week at
Loew's Columbia tomorrow, has
wonderfully increased her value
at the boxoffice, in the opinion
OF producers all over the country,
but 1t is generally believed that
a contract of comparatively long
duration, which she is thought to
have signed with Samuel Goldwyn
before she left Hungary, is the
only thing that stands between
her and a remuneration possibly
five times as great.
For it Is no secret in screen
producing circles that Valentines
death, SO unfortunate from the
standpoint of the actor and his
screen public as we'll, has acci-
IDENTIFY and fortuituously played
into the hands of Miss Banky,
who, as Valentines leading woman
in both "The Son of the Sheik"
and THE Eagle" has enjoyed a
degree of public attention that
falls to few stars.
Just how long Miss Banky's
contract with Mr.. Goldwyn has
yet to run is also a matter Of
conjecture in film circles, as is the
amount of that contract, though
it is generally held throughout
the industry shat Mr.. Goldwyn
has voluntarily increased her
earnings.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

and also that proper reverence
would be given the subject and
that the face and figure of the
Saviour would not appear on the
stage. The divine healing power
could be indicated by shaft of
light. With these conditions ac-
cepted ben Hur" was made
ready for the stage.
New theatrical history has been
made in America since Ben Hur"
was produced for the first time,
November 90, 1899. This was the.
greatest stage achievement in
America up to that time and 1t
reached the zenith in mechanical
supremacy in stage production.
Millions ofNpeople who were op-
posed to the theater were made
drama lovers through the presen-
tation of Ben Hur." In the first
season this classic was, seen by
half a million people and played
an engagement of from so to 40
weeks at the Broadway Theater.
New York. The following year
Ben Hur" was produced in Lon-
don. As the reigning stage at
traction of the time it was pre-
sented7 in all the principal Ameri-
can cities for % consecutive sea,
sons
The Washington times., 1926-09-25


For forty-five years "Ben Hur"
has been a best seller and the
book is said to have reached
circulation as large as that of
the Bible. The novel was first
published in 1880, following five
years of study and research by
Gen. Lew Wallace.
One of the unusual facts about
this work is that it is the only
look of fiction to Ire blessed by
the Holy See. Ben Hur'' was
ordered translated into Italian
and was then blessed by Pope
Leo III. The story was trans
lated into the Arabic. being tho
first return of the Aryan world
for the literary treasure received
in the tales of the Thousand
Arabian Knights. So great was
the popularity of ben Hur" that
a Chicago mail order house placed
an order for n million copies. This
is said to be the largest single
order ever given for any publi-
cation.
In the latter part Of the nine
teenth century an offer was made
to General Wallace to dramatize
Ben Hur' and to stage it as an
outdoor attraction on a 50-acPe
plot in Staten Island. The propo-
sition was rejected and the book
was not dramatized until Wallace
was shown that stage presenta-
tion of his spectacular novel was
entirely feasible. In the prelim-
mary negotiations for the stage
rights A. Ia Erlanger convinced
the author that the big chariot
race could be staged by using the
device Neil Burgess used for the
race scene in The County EajS.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

His public, however, preferred
him as Richelieu, OthelIo, Matheas
and DR.. Jekyll and the other
characters they had seen him in
for years. and so when vaudeville
knocked on Mr.. Shea's door he
decided that he would entertain
his visitors with these old friends.
He, therefore, conceived a method
of introducing the big scenes
from THE Cardinal" 1.-The Bells"
and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde"
OF course. the big scene in "The
Cardinal" is the denunciation by
Richelieu; the big scene in THE
Bells" Is the hypnotizink scene
and In the Stevenson play when
Jekyll at last finds it impossible
to throw off the guise of Mr..
Hyde. For real acting, Mr.. Shea's
portrayal of these three bits Is
mighty.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

1t used to be an axiom that no
man could be a real success at
30. But the movies have l-oved
that axioms prevaricate-among
other things.
Colleen Moore, only 81, tomor-
row at Cranda1Ps Metropolitan
Theater in cit Must Be Love-" is
one Of the four highest salaried
Etars in pictures. Her director.
Alfred z. Green, one of the best
In the business, is only 80.
John Mccormick, producer OF
Colleen Moore pictures and gen.
eral manager Of production for
First Nationals West Coast units,
is just over the 80 mark.
II. c. Levee, who until recently
was president of the United Stu
dios Corporation, and only last
week was appointed general execil-
tive manager OF First National, Is
only S6. Levee says that he was
q $20-a-weelx failure at 26.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

4 star with a big repertoire and
a large following, who appears at
Keith's next week.
The late Richard Mansfield and
Thomas E. Shea both included
Robert Louis Stevenson's great
play, "Dr. Jekyii and Mr.. Hyde"
in their repertoire. Once by
coincidence both players were
booked in Washington during the
same week and much to every
ones surprise the reviewers de.
elared that Shea's impersonation
of the dual characters was by
far the best, so his press agent,
says at any rate.
Some time ago Shea put aside
his repertoire and starred in
modern plays. He was seen in
''The Man of Honor" Common
Clay" Cardinal Mercier" and
Haany other plays of the moment.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

Richard Barthelmess, one of
the most popular of male stars,
known for his mature characteri-
cations, is .only 25. Mary Astor
is 10; Ben Lyon is "a; Jack Null
hall is s2S; Dorothy Mackail is
just over 81; Dolores del Rio is
%, and all of these players have
a long record of achievement be-
hind them.
Alfred A. Santell, director, is
just SO.
B. p. Fineman, in charge of a
First National production unit, is
81. Lambert Hillyer. for many
years now a successful director,
is 30.
Perhaps, when one asks for a
job in the movies, it will soon be
customary to require a birth GER
tificate dating not earlier than
80 years before.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
CrandalI Change

On Tuesday OF this week Rod.
ney II. Collier assumed the duties
%heaer 9T sr"stF Fouteemth 90 and SaK0y 4rS
ing Sts. n. w, succeeding Ashley
Abendschein, formerly assistant
manager of CrandalPs Metropolis.
tan Theater who now is in con.
troll OF Crandall's new Colony
Theater at Georgia Ave. and Far.
ragut ST.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

Paramount picture, and their be-
havior before the camera plus the
intelligence by both strongly bear
out the Darwinian theory of the
relationship existing between man
and monkey.
Working entirely by word-of-
mouth instructions from their
trainer, Charles G. Judge, The
monkeys performed intricate bits
Of screen acting which included
the firing of a gun, registering
surprised fear, warning one an
other of their supposed danger
and finally winning a surefire
laugh by their concluding exit.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Swanee Talent

Swanee frivolities are stepping
into even speedier tempo for the
fall season. Three musicians
added to the Swanee Syncopators
are helping to make the dance
orchestra bigger and brighter
than ever. The newcomers are
Bill Olsen, trombonist; A. Sakol,
first saxophone. and Bob Morton,
banjoist. Leader Al Kamons has
formed a special trio of the
syncopators to supply added Ell
tertainment features. Leader
Kamons is being congratulated
on his brand new accomplish
ments. Not satisfied with being
master of the violin and ALTO
saxophone, he has spent the
summer in learning to play the
soprano and baritone saxophones.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

Both chimpanzees were captur-
ed in their infancy by Mr.. Judge
in the wflds of West Africa and
haze been raised and trained by
him. He claims that he has
proved beyond the shadow OF a
doubt that they understand the
spoken word and have relatively
high degree of reasoning ability.
The clainpanzees are part OF
the picturesque African back
ground against which a thrilling
and hilarious lion hunt Is staged.
William Beaudine, who directed
That's My Baby" welded the
megaphone on Hold That Lion.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Worth Attention

In First Nationals production
of The Savage" presented as
chief photoplay feature of the
new week, the Earle Theater.
offers a film attraction of un-
usual nature. Ben Lyon, popular
among the younger stars, Is cast
In the title role and is supported
by one of the most charming
actresses in the sileent drama
In the person of May McAvoy.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Up to Old Habits

The President Theater-house
of long runs. begins anew on
Monday night TO uphold its repu.
tation when What Price G1ory?"
goes into a second week. At this
house ''Abie's Irish Rose" ran
for fourteen weeks and ''Rain"
for four weeks.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
Miss Joesting, D. c.
Beauty, Joins
Revue

Marjorie JOesting, who was
Miss Washington and second
choice in the Atlantic City
beauty pageant, has Joined
Eddie DOwling's Honeymoon
Lane" i'm New York, tOday's
adVfces said. She is now re-
hearsing for a speciality.
Kate Smith, another Wash
ington girl, is the hit of the
show, all New York papers
yesterday and today declaring
her a positive "find." Helen
Ault. a third WashingtOnian,
is also in the cast. Both Miss
Ault and Miss JOesting are for
mer members Of the st. Pat
Players, and Father HuFney
was instrumental In having
them considered.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
PUTTING THE CLASSICS
UP TO THE MOB

Many stars have played classic drama before
enses and players have been essang historic roles
stocking clientele Very
e masses understand and enjoy the works of the
ne few who has succeeded this worthy effort
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
GATHERING CHIMPS
CINCH DARWIN

additional material for their debate with the
fundamentasts during the filming Of Douglas MacLeans newest
comedy "Hold Lon which weeks engagement at
Palace
grown chimpanzees important TINS
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

his triumphant success, Light
nin'." which ran for over three
years In New York before touring
the country.
During this time Lloyd Bacon
was struggling equally as hard to
attain success in the picture bust.
ness. His father, born Of the
stage. was prejudiced, and an
amusing story is told OF the dis
cussion Of the two arts, between
the father and son. Frank Bacon
said that only in the picture busi-
ness could a snake be a hero.
Questioned for explanation by
Lloyd, his father outlined Sc
quence on the desert. "Picture a
girl, alone on the desert, the
villain enters. is about to attack
the girl. when a rattlesnake
crawls into the scene. the villain,
upon seeing him, exits in
hurry"
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
SUCCESS AT COST OF
YOUTH? NO, NO.

Youth is carrying all before in the motion picture industry
Russy the older people being shown that knowledge and
experience less than youth Although of their infancy
most of the mogus of films and of the kings and
of the under 80 years of age.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

RITA
MONTANER
is one Of
half a dozen
who will
Latinize the
Auditorium
stage,
beginning
Sunday night,
in a musicale
in conjunction
with two
films,
"A Daughter
of Paris"
and one based
on great
moments in
the life Of
Verdi, the
composer.
The Washington times., 1926-09-25
THE STAGE HISTORY OF
BEN HUR"

The version of Ben Hur which three years
the making will be presented for the first time Washington
the National Theater Sunday night engagement
Presentations will be given twice daily opening per-
The Washington times., 1926-09-25

Lloyd Bacon's father. Frank
Bacon, spent many years of his
life on the stage, time and again
barely missing stardom. When
nearly GO years of age he became
the sensation of two continents in