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CAPITAL PASSES
FLOOD AID QUOTA
s95,612.96 Is Total, but Con-
tributions viii Continue
to Be Taken.

As he American Red Cross came
within approximately S750,000 of its
national quota of S10,OO0,O 900 for the
relief of the Mississippi Valley food
sufferers this morning, the District of
Columbia Chapter announced that the
local quota OF 100000 had been
pasAed. sbut contributions will be re-
ceived SO long .as there is suffering to
be aileviated in the flooded area. the
national total reached $9,22o,Vlb tnlS
morning.
g. The District of Columbia Chapter
deposited contributions aggregating
S95.6l296 at 9 O'Clock this morning,
hut before noon had received an addi-
tional contribution of $1,000 from the
Sanitary Grocery Co. Mrs. II. Z.
Earnes. secretary of the chapter pre-
dicted that the Districts share in the
relief in raising relief funds would
reach Sl00 900 by tonight, since sew
eral Government departments have
not yet forwarded their subscriptions.
More Funds Anticipated.
Contributions received by The Star
reached S11,9S0 today.
The relief fund is expected to be
greatly augmented tonight through
the proceeds of the bah of the Missip-
nj State Society at the New Willard
Hotel and additional funds will be
realized Friday night, when a benefit
performance viii be staged at Polls
Theater This program is being ar
ranged under the direction of Roland
s. Robbins, manager of keiths, and
through the cooperation of mana gers,
stage hands, and musicians of the
Al. faiYN yNfs n a
donated their services and the entire
proceeds will go for the relief of the
flood victims.
The Young Mems Club of the Wood
side Methodist Church, Woodside,
Md, win give a benefit motion pic
ture show Friday night for the benefit
of the relief fund.
Children Aid Cause.
Contributions received over the
week end included one of $l39, repre-
senting collections taken up yester-
day at the Hippodrome, Elite and
Olympic Theaters.
Not to be outdone by their elders,
the Mount Plea SAINT Attic Players,
composed of children. held vaude-
vile show Saturday night and realiz-
ed $l150, which was given to the Red
given at the home of the young di-
rector. Theodore Tiller, I'd, and par
ticipants included: Elsie Ward, Fran
ces Vaughn, Jessie Thurston. Barry
Mulligan, Dorothy Witcover, Wallace
Witcover, Teal Tiller. William Back.
us and Churchill Downey.,
Pupils from the % classes in the
Brookland School participated in a
food benefit entertainment Friday
night, sponsored by the Brookland
Parent Teacher Association.
The Red Cross announced today
that a total of 3S7,S64 refugees are
under the care of the association, and
prepara tons are being made to care
for a. greater number in anticipa ton
of new ievee breaks in lower Louis
lana. 80
The following contributions have
been received by The Star:
Evening star., 1927-05-09

The Tibetan woman, whatever her
rank. is inordinately fond of jewelry
md ornaments and loads herself up
with all she possesses on every pos
sible occasion.
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CONFERENCE BEGINS
ON. CITY PLANNING
WITH SESSION TODAY
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gional Planning and Execution" In
addition to Mr.. Whitnall, those who
will read papers this afternoon are
Herbert J.. Badger, general manager
of the Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsyl-
vania: Frank H. Sommer, dean of the
New York University Law School. and
Howard +. Long, secretary of the
Niagara Frontier Planning Board of
Tonawanda, \. Y.
General Discussion Scheduled.
These papers were to he followed
by general discussion. At 6 O'Clock
this afternoon there will be informal
round table dinner discussion, at which
the following topics will be taken up:
college Instruction in City and Re-
gional Planning" led by James r.
Pray, chairman Of the School of Land
scape Architecture at Harvard Uni
versity. and Economic Heights of
Buildings" led by j. Rowland Bib
bins, consulting engineer of this
city.
The second formal session of the
conference will be held at the hotel
at o'clock tonight. with Mai E.
Brooke Lee. speaker of the Maryland
House of Delegates. presiding. The
principal address will be by Mr.. Nolen
president of the conference, ON the
subject. Twenty Years of Progress
in City Planning in the United
States
MumfOrd Will Speak
'The Next 20 Years in City Plan
ming will be discussed by Lewis
Mumford
The American City Planning Insti-
tute, an organization of the technical
experts who form the nucleus of the
City Planning Conference, held meet
ing at Wardman Park last night to dis
cuss qualifications of membership and
other problems of a technical nature
relating to the work of the institute.
Members of the institute exchanged
Views on the question of. how courses
in city planning should be taught pro-
fessional men, and Flayal Shurtleff.
secretary of the institute. was directed
to make a survey of present courses
in. order that the institute may go
more thoroughly into the subject of
teaching city planning as an educa-
tional course. Mr.. Nolan, who is pres
ident of the conference, also presided
oyer the meeting of the institute.
In addition to the business meeting
tomorrow the visitors will call upon
President Coolidge at $780, after
which there will he a luncheon at the
Willard Hotel. followed by an auto
mobile tour of Washington.
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BRITISH WILL DELAY
APPLY YING PENALTIES
ON NANKING DEMANDS

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.T0RNAD0ES KILL so .
AND INJURE 100 TN
TEXAS AND MIDWEST

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Intervention IN CHINA
DECLARED HALTED BY
OPPOSITION OF COOLIDGE

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He was extremely courteous and
accommodating to the party. Had
cool ride across desert from salt
Lake City TO Riverside. Mrs.
Rochester and myself surprised
entire party by having them as our
guests at the famous patio dining
room at Mission Inn. Auto ride
around Riverside, viewing orange
groves, and up To Mr.. RubideauX.
Left for Los Angeles in afternoon.
where we arrived at 6 o'clock to-
night on time and transferred TO
hotel as planned. where all are
satisfactorily located ir. their rooms.
Have had all sightseeing which
itinerary shows for today. Folks
seemed to have enjoyed ii. Every
body we'll and happy.
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KEITH'S--VioIet Heming & Co.

There is an excellent bill of enter.
tanning numbers at keiths this week,
| the program being so varied as to
| please the most critical. Dainty Violet
! fleming is back with the Edwin Burke
! p!aN'et. The Snob." and has been
assigned the topline honors. Miss
! fleming never acted with more dash
and artistic skill, her apparent high
| spirits carrying the effect that she
really enjoys her work. Her support.
ing company is satisfactory and the
number is enthusiastically applauded
\ new and original comedy star
shot into Washington's limelight in
the person of Billy House. an enter
tainer who is now making his initial
trip through the East, Chicago being
his deadline heretofore. House CAPT
talizes his weight and beaming smile
his sparkling wit from present day
slang and an awkward dance. which
carries a scream with every move
ment. Billy is a rounder in his play
let, sends his wife away on visit.
decides on gay time: all of which
gets him into close quarters. His re-
Ception is enthusiastic, and if he gets
out OF New York without being signed
by one of the big revues, the Gotham
promoters Will be overlooking a good
thing. His supporting company of
three women and one man is salts
factory. one lithesome miss making a
hit in an acrobatic dance of real quail
ity. Mr.. House acknowledged his cor
dial welcome in neat speech after
half dozen recalls.
Yates and Lawley, the popular
singers. We're dropped into a place
near the end of the program. and they
have to work hard to get over their
talking songs with anything like sue
cess. Both have good voices and
their selections are of the popular
order
a taking dancing act is presented by
Helen Higgins. assisted by pair of
boys, who handle their feet with delft
ness. The star displays several eff
fective costumes. The Blum Trio open
the program with artistic posing:
Paul Kirkland IL Co. follow with a
clever ladder climbing act. which is
enhanced by good clowning; Lew
Brice offers talking song and dance
act, which goes over well; the Ben
Hassen Troupe close the bill with
sensational tumbling. and the regular
house attractions fill in the small va.
cant spots.
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Observation-Disclosures of Mem"

A new juvenile star. frankie Darro,
appears on the film horizon in Mil
ton Stills latest picture. "Mo,tlders of
Men, the feature this week at the
Rialto Theater.
frankie. in the role of the crippled
brother of a young gangster, wins
his way with his wistful smile ana
unaffected boyishness. lie shows re-
makable ability as an emotional
actor.
"Moulders of Men" is heart story
which has Il gripping appeal despite
the rather serious flaws in plot con-
struction. 1t is well acted and Well
directed. Milton Stills assumes the
role of a wealthy physician and
active Elk. who is devoting his life
to the prosecution of the dope traffic
in large city. Accepting the posi-
ton as chief of the narcotic squad on
the police force, he wages war on the
dope ring. SANDY" Barry tDarro)
and his big brother. Jimmie. live by
the gangster's code, eking out an eX
istence by their wits. Jim is
framed" by members of the gang
who are peddling dope. and is SEN
fenced to Is years in prison. SANDY,
in the meantime. has been taken care
of by the chief. who becomes inter-
eSIeU IN MS case llbHt Ineultdl
point of view. The child's crippled
leg is restored by a skilful operat ton,
hut his health is undermined by his
longing for his brother, whose plight
he does not SUSPECT.
An unexpected turn of events
brings the real criminals into the
hands of the vice squad and reunites
Jim and SANDY" in Il thrilling eli
max. Sills plays the part of the
benevolent doctor admirably, but the
stellar work is done by little frankie
Darro and his big brudder,' played
by Rex Lease.
Another Snookums comedy shows
the wonder child in the role of Jail
breaker. News events and. an ami
mated cartoon. Trolley Troubles"
complete the screen program.
On the stage, Nine. Milla Domin-
guez. formerly of the Chicago Civic
Opera Co. sings an attractive group
of solo numbers, accompanying her
self on the piano. Baby Thompson.
a dainty little miss of some three or
four Summers, delights in a juvenile
dance number.
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LITTLE THE.iTER-"A Woman of
Paris"

The Theater Guild this week has re-
vived a film which is among the most
deserving. "A Woman of Paris"
demonstrates completely what it was
that made Charles Chaplin an out
standing actor and comedian. In our
Younger days one may have thought
it was pig shoes and tioppy trousers.
but this picture, written and directed
by Chaplin. proves it was thought.
care and ess-thorOughness
in attention to the smallest details.
The picture also is notable for it's
giving Adolphe Menjou his start as
photoplay favorite. And 1t was the
one which took Monta Bell from a
Washington newspaper office and
started him on the road TO director
ship. for he edited "A Woman of
Paris"
An unusual short feature Is
"Rachmaninoff' Prelude i'm G. Sharp
Minor. it is the producers concep-
ton of the composers train of
thought while writing the music. and
il is excellent because of the Little
Theater Trios accompaniment The
synchroniZation of the film and the
music is perfect.
down the Rhine" is series Of
Stills" showing interesting scenes
along the famous river. interspersed
with silhouettes. The theater also
has news real and a really good
overture.
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OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON
THEATERS

story OF two brothers and girl at
dear old ColfaX.
Some of the boys" look old enough
to he taking post graduate courses 1T
least, and the college setting is strictly
according to Hollywood. but there's
plenty of action and enough plot to
make Il divcrting picture. Trim ankles
are in evidence. too. but there are no
signs of rolled stockings, except with
the boat crew.
Louise BROOKS, a Paramount Junior
star. represents the type of freshman
calculated TO boost the male enroll
ment figures and pack them in ut any
movie house where her charms are
flashed on the screen. The veteran,
David Terrence, adds dignity to the
cast, and the TreadwaN brothers. one
a fashion plate, the other an athlete,
are played by James Hall and Richard
Arlen. The subtitling is exceptionally
good
viii Rogers stars in an Irish tray
elogua, and a Van Bibber Comedy. not
as good as usual, and an excellent
news reel round out the bill The
overture, a medley of college airs.
starts the program off with an appro.
pirate atmosphere.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Stock.
ings."

Collegiate atmosphere, la Holly
wood. is on the screen at the Metro
politan this week. portrayed through
the medium of Rolled Stockings" a
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TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

"Smilin' Through" drama.
at 500 pm.
kcith's-Violet Heming, vaudeville,
at 2:1o and SIS pm.
Earle -- Ballet Caprice" "Blind
Alleys" vaudeville, continuous, 80 to
IL pm.
Columbia - metropolis" at Ills
am. 1:i5. 3;25. SIS. 7:20 and $50 pm.
metropolitan Rolled Stockings at
1870 am. $50. $50, $40. 7:45 and
$50 pm.
Palace" Twelve Miles Out" at
1890 am. 10, >, 4:05, 5:35. TAO and
9:45 pm.
Rialto-" Moulders of Men" at 1875
am, 1:25, 3:35. $50. 7:30 and $40 pm
Little Theater-"A Woman of Paris, :"
continuous. 1880 to II pm.
Tivoli~"Mr. W." at 2:25, 410, $50,
$40 and 9:35 pm.
AmbasSadOr-"Rol Stockings" at
GO, sos and $50 pm.
Central-"Tracked by the Police. y
at 1870, >. $50, !. $40, s and 9:40 pm.
Wardman Park -'Rosta," at and
Q II m
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES"

Metropolis" at the Columbia this
week, is the picture of weird city
of the future, so far in the future as
10 be almost, if not quite, unbelievable.
1t gives a picture of the life of work
ers, living far below the surface of
the earth. working in 10-hour shifts
all but chained to huge and fantastic
machines, while their wealthy broth
ers live in idle luxury above them.
Upon completion of their tour Of duty
the men board elevators which take
them far down into the center of the
earth. Living in such atmosphere,
practically slaves of a machine age, it
is not unnatural that they become sui
len and bitter. In their midst lives
Mary. woman Of such perfection of
character and personality that she
has become, for them, almost a saint,
and in whom they have childlike be-
lief. 1t is this woman who delays
their breaking out when they have en-
dured the labor as long as they can.
She advises them TO wait for the leader
that is sure to come to them.
John Masterman Is the master mind,
and he has built this metropolis. >
His son Eric has never been allowed
down in the machine ROOM" but one
day he GEES Mary leading the children
of the workers and he follows her and
gets his first glimpse of the workers.
He attempts to intercede for them with
his father, and when this fails he de-
termines to cast his lot with the
laborers.
Masterman has conceived the idea
of making one more machine, greater
than all the others. This is to be in
every respect like human being. but
without a soul. When he discovers
hn nrl Gcfa 20
Mary, he orders the new machine to
be made in her likeness. Mary disap-
pears and in her place is the image.
fashioned after the real Mary. This
fantastic invention ia turned loose
among the workers. but the inventor
loses the control. and 1t orders them
to strike for their liberty. and they.
| believing it 10 be the real Mary,
plunge into an orgy of wreckage. In
their madness they have forgotten
| their children in the homes below the
machine room.
In the meantime Mary has escaped
| and. learning Of what has happened.
realizes that the children are in dan
ger of drowning and rushes to bring
| them TO safety. With the aid of Eric
she manages to bring the children to
| the cathedral, above the earth and
| the workers.
Alfred Abel has the role OF John
Masterman. the cold. cruel and eff
cient ruler Of Metropolis" Gustave
Froelich is the son. The laurels in
the picture. however, go to Brigitte
| Helm, who plays the role of Mary,
This is really a big picture, with
| marvellous photography and remark
| able direction. particularly in the han.
ding Of the mob scenes
The bill includes an F. w. Hav-
! ener's comedy with Big Boy" news
reel and an overture by the orchestra.
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PALACE-"TweIve Miles Out"

William A. McGuire's famous play,
Twelve Miles Out" is presented in
picture form. starring John Gilbert, at
Loew's Palace this week.
1t is story of bootleggers. revenue
cutters and the high seas. with ac-
ton the keynote of every scene. John
Gilbert plays "A dashing young boot
logger sea captain and makes it one of
his best roles, though not so preten-
tious as some of his others. With Ed
nest Terrence cast as a rival captain,
there enters a very clever comedy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-08-01

theme which materially lightenS some
of the more tense moments. And then,
of course, there is the girl, Joan CraW
ford, who is captured and held aboard
the ship until she falls in love with
the handsome captain. There is quite
an unusual ending to the story, which,
though very dramatic, seems a little
abrupt and leaves some important
questions unanswered. However, there
is the final "clinch"--and that helps.
Sam Robbins BaltimOreans are the
featured stage presentation and, judg
ing from the applause, thAg will have
long and successful tours One can't
keep Il good orchestra quiet. The
other stage feature is an elabora te
musical novelty based on a famous
painting by Vatican. The usual news
reel and supplementary features COM
plete the bill.
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E.ARI.E-"Rallet CAPRICE

The Earle Theater this week pre-
SCENTS as the headline attraction Bal
let Caprice" 10-scene dance revue
and Thomas Meighan's latest starring
vehicle. Blind Alleys" as the photo
play attraction.
Ballet Caprice" staged by George
Choos, is colorful presentation with
Frederick and Felsen in the featured
parts, assisted by w. Wanna, John
Joyce. Protzenka, Truly Jones, Elsie
Wheelton and Florenz SimonSon
Probably the hest of the ten scenes is
The Archer and the Bird" danced bv
Broderick and Felsen. Both are ac-
complished dancers and are well re-
ceived- The entire act is deliberately
staged and pretty costumes add -
the beauty of the dances.
Frank Melino. assisted by Harriet
Powell and Alfred Melino, score a de-
cided hit with their offering, Just a
Lot of Fun" Melino is a good aero
batic dancer as we'll as good com.
median and his partners carry on the
good work TO the satisfaction of the
audience.
The Ziegfeld Shadowgraph. a fea-
ture of past Follies presentations. is
the cause of much laughter from the
younger people in the audience and
some real fun for the older ones Ches-
ter Spencer and Lola Williams return
with their mirth provoking skit. Put.
ting 1t Over" Spencer is capable
comedian with an original method of
putting his comedy across. Miss Wit
liams is good foil and also sings
with pleasing voice. The Morton
Jewel Dance Rogue opens the bill with
some good comedy, singing and dane
ing.
Blind Alleys" is a screen drama of
New York with the story revolving
around a newly welded couple who are
separated from each other. The bride,
unable OF speak the English language.
is handicapped in her search for her
| husband. who has been injured in an
auto accident.
The remainder Of the bill Is COM
posed Of the regular house short reel
features and music by the Earle Or
| chestra and Alexander Arons, concert
organist.
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Observation-Disclosures
News From
Rochester
Los Angeles, Calf, July 20

Mr.. kincaid,
G. & o. Ry.:
a VeraGe tenn
perature for
live days in
y e 10 W stone
Park, GO. While
there met Fred
il d $ k i II g a
young Wash
ington fellow
who is connect
ed for the sea-
son with Old
Faithful Inn.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
Births, Marriages, Deaths
CHARLES ". RUSSELL

~
Mass win be said in the chapel
OF Loyola College. Baltimore. to-
morrow for Charles Wells Russell.
former Assistant Attorney General
and minister to Persia, who died
Tuesday night ak his home. 1874 =
st. N. w. He had been In poor
health more than six months, but
had been confined to his bed only
q week.
Mr.. Russell had long and dis
tinguished career In the Depart
ment Of Justice and the Department
Of State. He was the legal repre-
sentative Of the United States in
the Panama Canal purchase In 1902.
He was q brother-in-law Of Col.
John Mosby, commander Of Mosby' i
raiders In the Confederate army.
Becoming a student at George.
town University in 1870 when he
was only IA years old, Mr.. Russell
remained Washington resident
ever since. He was born III Wheel
ing, w. Va, March 16. 1856.
Mr.. Russell became connected
with the attorney generals office
In 1886. In 1888 he was legal ad.
wiser to the Porto Rican Evacuae
ton Commission. In 1902 he was
sent to Paris to investigate whether
the Panama Canal Company had .
clear title to the isthmian franchise.
Upon Mr.. Russell's report that
the title was clear. the United
States purchased the canal. He
later negotiated the sale for $40'-
O0O. 900.
From 1905 to 1910, Mr.. Russell
was assistant attorney general.
From 1910. to 1914 he was minister
to, Persia. In 1914 he was made
special ambassador to Persia to
serve at the coronation Of Shah
Ahmad.
Mr.. RusseIl's first wife. whom he
married in 1879, was Lucy Mostly.
sister Of Col. John s. Mosby. His
second wife was Leila Mosby, an.
other sister Of Colonel Mosby.
whom he married in 1884.
He was the author Of q play
called "Cuba. Lirbe," and Of q vol.
time of poems. He was graduate
Of Georgetown, receiving the LIB.
degree in 1888 and the LIN. IN
1884.
Mr.. Russell IL survived by his
wife and q son, John Mosby Rus.
sell, who lives in Washington.
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
MARRIAGE .LInENsEs

James I. Leonard. ~. ana Flor
sncs 2: Burnside. II. The Rev. ROB-
Leroy Davis, "a. ana Laura Bank,
~; the Rev. NJ, Gooch.
WiHiam Fl. MajRrs, 40, and .Jutia
Webb, %. The Rev. William Hoir1cs'
Charlie B. Adkins. SO, and Gladyg =
Almond. The Rev. j. E. Briggs
James Frederick Hill. III, and MARY
Cross. q. The Rev. william M. Hoff-
Ewart s Johnston, 30. ana sarah Mu.
cred Hnchinsson. 20. Rev. n. NJ. Hen
William 4. wuf. %, ana Elr. n.
Alley; g: Rev John E. Briggs.
Jack Q. Almond. %, and Ruth ID
wynn, 10. Rev. John e. Briggs
Clyde Jones Zeilinger, So, ana Ida M
McGee. go. Rev. Joseph r. SiEco.
Donald P. Dixon. 81. ana Ida Good
mart. FL Rev. Thomas J. Turkinrton.
Wildred J. Gerard. 81. and Agnes 4.
ID. Peiliteer, 80. Rev. j. n. Pierce.
Augustine Moore %, and Masie Dan.
lei, "a. Judge r. e. MattinKly.
Joseph Norris, 20. and EsteIi diamonds
~. Rev. ". Westray.
ii AaT Fsv. P y q, ana Rosetta Green.
Ben Hines, Sc, and Susie Brice. az.
Rev. @. A. DeVaughn.
James Scott. 81, and Emma Dorsey,
50. Rev. A. Sayles
The Washington times., 1927-04-07
ERWIN r. SMITH

DR.. Erwin F. Smith, "a, an
authority on diseases OF plants.
died last night at his home, I47l
Belmont st. N. w. He was :
specialist in the Department 81
Agriculture since 1885.
DR.. Smith was noted for his
work on the diseases Of potatoes
and tomatoes. He held the degrees
OF 3. s.. s. d. and Ii. D. He was
native OF New York state and
graduate of the University 81
Michigan. For many years he had
charge Of the pathology laboratory
In the bureau OF plant Industry.
Funeral arrangements are not vet
completed. DIR. Smith is survived
by his wife.