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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

Slaves of Beauty is the fea.
tured attraction. but 1t proves
rarely $3.50. 1t runs along with
varying deg rees Of interest
through several reels. but lacks
life and vitality. There il no
thrill in it from first to last.
1t IL one OF those pictures one
watches with an utterly detached
air.
The story Is built on a hack.
neyed theme, The movie folks
attempt to freshen 1t up by put.
ting a reverse English on it. but
nevertheless it remains funda.
mentally the same. 1t Is about a
N1iddle-aged woman who sought
romance. Thus we have the tri.
angle with two men and a woman.
The won.an's daughter steps in
and leads her mothers sweetie
into a trap. OF course, there are
various technical conplications
built into this theme, but stripped
OF itS trimming and its realign.
inent of the usual roles. it's the
same thing we've seen hundreds
of times.
Olive Tell plays the leading
role ably. Earle Foxe. he OF Van
Bibber fame. is the extra man in
the triangle and Holmes Herbert
ls the husband.
Harry Langdon's comedy. His
First Flame" Is enjoyable chiefly
because of Langdon's acting. since
no new stunts or gags are intro.
duced. Langdon, however, doesn't
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pany. The traditional reconcilla.
tion comes at the final game Of
the season when Nernie. as Babe
il about to be benched, relents
and begs him to come through
with hit, which he proceeds
to do.
Ruth, while perhaps not in the
class with the Barrymores, gives
a creditable performance while
Anna Q. Nilsson does well az the
heroine. Louise Fazenda. as
usual, furnishes a large part Of
the comedy.
The stage presentation under
the direction Of the versatile Rox
Rornmel offers some catchy num-
bers on two pianos together with
an artistic blues singer and clever
eccentric dancers.
international Newsreel presents
realistic shots of a sham hattie
between tanks and bIimps IN the
maneuvers at Camp Meade. also
interesting views of races at :
New York track. Fox Films
novelty The Glory That was
Greece" contains scenic aspects
OF ancient ruins Of Athens.
The overture. gems from the
Chocolate Soldier and 4 com.
edy Showing Off," complete the
prOgfam-H. g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
AN OLD TIMER.
WITH OLD
TIMERS

Our message to Lon CLANCY
Is to stick to his makeup. The
hero Of the famous spider story
Is an actor who can get BY
without makeup IL given 4 reason.
able yarn but, In Quincy Adams
Sawyer at the Columbia. he ana
the balance Of the cast are hard
put to It to give a semblance of
plaualbility to this old war-horse
Of the one.night stands.
The film is rather interesting
for its reminiscent phase and an
idea Of jts age can be got BY
noting that in the cast are such
seldom,seen veterans as Flora
Finch, John Bowers. June ri.
vidge. Elmo Lincoln. The late
Barbara LAMAR is also typicallv
east and we have also the ravish.
ing Blanche Sweet. Give credit
to Director Clarence Badger-he
didn't skimp when 1t came to
casting. A half dozen others
are strewn in that many roles.
Thrills of highly meIodra.
matte nature are found in this
film version of tQulncy Adams
Sawyer, $ well as comicalities
OF a type which TO some may
seem rather dubious and to others
appear the essence OF huunor.
Last nights stand.up crowd un.
questionabIy derived considerable
satisfaction from the photoplay.
A fast-moVing comedy, faatur.
ing breath-taking balancing on
the top ledge Of tall building.
IL an important part e0f the bin,
while q most interesting and
thrilling newsreel. repleta with
war and near.war scenes, pro.
vides an interesting interlude.
A short scenic subject. very
cleverly done, also is included.
The music, as usual. Is quite &C.
ceptable.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
STYLE OF
VAUDE AT THE
EARLE

"A snappy revue, DEPRESSING
somewhat from the usual vande-
vile program. is en- vogue at the
Earle this week. That "Gossips
of 1927" Is in every way a salts
factory and entertaining musical
comedy IS readily attested BY the
enthusiastic crowds.
Colorful and complete. seen va.
ried scenes, adroitly and carefully
directed, make up the program.
Billy Dale is master Of cerenlo-
niles. His aggregation, billed as
4 junior musical comedy, Is poppy,
lively. and good.looking. A note
OF extravagant costume and stage
detail lends much Of charm, but
the good selection Of cast really
explains the success.
Marjorie Moore and her ten
June buds, q jolly orchestra, start
things off. Marion wilkins be-
gins with one of her finest solo
: ud1tIChs H. uEC1USu
personal acclaim that her every
appearance thereafter Is enthusi-
asticallyy heralded Baron Elmer.
son and Count Baldwin, 4 team
Of clever and versatile entertain
ers. are q scream. M
Marie Hartman and Billy Hib.
bitt are paired In an amusing
skit, Before and After
Miss Hartman and Billy Dale
then lead off in the topnotch
scene, 4 fast moving hour in 4
Paris cafe. Dale Is Colonel Brews.
ter, ''the old boy himself and
Lizzie Morgan QIiss Hartmann is
after him. IA variety 81 novelty
and dance numbers carry out tlne
cabaret idea, with Tropical
Mama, 'tJay Wall" and Some.
how, tunefuI hits of the perform.
alce. The clay WaIk'' ensemble
brings down the curtain amidst
an hilarious roar or laughter. and
applause.
High Hat" Is the feature MIC
ture. birlesque on movie making
IN HOLLYWOOD. Mary Brian. Ben
Lyon and Sam Hardy are the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
VALUE FOR YOUR
MONEY AND
MORE

FOR real amusement value ne
haven't seen anything at Keith,s
IN many moons that returns your
penny for penny like this weeks
bill. There are two reasons for
this: Each act is not without it's
star, and the bill Is run off with
mary a bit" Of fumbllng via ap.
pearance.
We like Nancy Gibbs in her
Dear Little RebeP' tremendously.
Nancy's act includes beside this
chic little star. cast Of ten men,
All good artists. Not often does
one see pieces like this IN variety.
hut that is what makes Keith's
Slieh an unusual entertainment en-.
teEprise.
Then there's the Erensh Isdy.
with more eInoting power than
we've seen In long time. Oh,
\ how we Ike your vioiining odettg
Myrtil. Such captivating eyes.
such smiles and sHs1 voices and
actings. the like or which We
haVen't seen and heard since
Paris. Oh. but we know "C,est
Nonsr' 'C'est Vouar
Kharun's classlca. and semi.
classical selections on the piano
bring one moments. Mary Roberts
Rhinehart wrIt shout In Lost
Ecstacy," and how well he plays,
only one who has 4 natural yen
for things musical can understand
The audience was reluctant to let
him 80.
DauIt and La Mari open the bill
with -Laffs and THRILLS by tunl
bling on tables and chairs in mid
air. Another feature on the bill
you'll Ike. The Schtchtl Marion
cites are as good as Marionettes so
and splendid Ii you like this form
Of entertainment 90 cleverly run
We've seen Eddie Clayton and
Frank LenHie in /" A Sunshine IN
London. and they're just as good
as ever.
Carl Mccullough reminds US Of
somebody else in bright Bits Of
TraVesty." but he seems Just
little bit better, and We have no
doubt that he Is. but last night
was q hot one to don clothes and
paint and cavort before the foot
lights. Wed like to see you
again Carl and probably win.
Ed and Lee Traver finish the
variety stuff with roller skating
act on an incline entirely original
with these boys. 1t IL q parting
thrill they give you when one or
the lads skate down an incline
to be caught and balanced by
the other In mid-air.
Aesopis Fables, Pathe News.
Pictorial and CIark's Orchestra
lions round ont the splendid bin
for which the booking office Is TO
be commended.-C. A. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
Beauty Tilt Tuesday

Washinxton beauties are re-
ported prtnlping for the bathing
beauty contest to be held at Colo
NAL Beach Tuesday for selection
OF Miss Colonial Beach. =
Gladys Goodman. Miss Wash.
ington, 1927" will be guest Of
honor OF the resort Board Of Trade
and the steamer Hampton Roads
will present silver loving cup to
the winner.
Elaborate entertainm n t Is
planned both ON the Hampton
Roads and at the beach. The
steamer leaves Seventh Street
wharf ait a. M, returning at
IL p. m. Andy 0ahmann's Jazz
testers play for dancing aboard.
Reservations for the trip are now
being taken at the Colonial Beach
Zine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

The Negri picture Ii "Barbed
Wire" which comes to the films
from Hall Game, being adapted
for the screen by Jules Furtll.
man from THE Woman Of
Knocka1oe.
Pola has mastered the intrica.
cies of makeup and appears at
her very best. Give Brook Is
her leading man, and always
should be. The late Einar Han
son has an appealing role, and
Clyde Cook handles the comedy.
"Barbed Wire" Is one OF the
finest sermons against war that
the photoplay world can boost.
1t tells of a French farm girl
and her father, whose farm Is
Communicated by the army as a
/. German prison camp. The girls
brother, has been killed in the
war, according to the war office,
and his passing brings her bitter.
ness against ''the Boche" to its
flaming height.
Nevertheless, she learns. as the
war drags on and the prison camp
remains upon the farm, that an
enemy army is not composed en-.
tirely Of Williams, nor Is the army
Of her own land great band
OF heroes. Against her will, she
falls in love with Oscar, d Ger.
man prisoner. and saves his life
at a court-martial, at the ex-
pense Of a French soldier.
When the armistiee is declared,
she and Oscar find that the war
hatred endures. The French
neighbors will not welcome Oscar,
and his mother refuses to accept
lovers are about to leave the
farm together when an unexpected
climax brings them happiness.
The finish of the picture IL
narred by a speech against war
in subtitles. but may be remedied
before the week Is out. Too many
subtitles cannot but detract from
the appeal of picture, If a
photoplay connot be made clear
by the pantomirne and a few
titles, it's not a photoplay. Credit
for the fine production and perfect
casting go to the co-producers, Lee
Rowland and Eric Pommer.
Spitalny, billed as the master.
maestro" Of syncopation. intro.
duces a number Of excellent novel.
ties In his orchestral act, begin.
ming with the 1879 Overture and
illustrative backdrops, CONCLUDING
\ with an unusual shadow number
The house liked him tremendous.
". but some would prefer that
he We're not 80 restless while con-
Quoting.
Sybil Sanderson Pagan. whistler.
assisted by q flute player, con.
;tfihuted pretty nightingale mum.
her, with photostorA IN natural
color. The international Newsreel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
GaIa Stuff FRIDAY

Kate smith. Washington's own
blues singer who has had q
neteorie rise to stardom In
Honeymoon Lane, viii Be guest
OF homer az Jardin Lido. on the
Arlington Hotel roof. next Fri.
day night.
Eileen LaiIy. the little Lido
nanny shoufeF. will show Kate
how It feels To be on the receiv.
Ing end Of q hot number.
Elizabeth German and Orme
Libby favorite Washington dane
eTs. will do several Of their
speciaIties
The Dick Liebert- Emory Daugi1.
erty Lido Band promises to out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

have to depend upon Mechanical
aid for his laughs and the specta.
tor viii find this comedy a. thing
OF joy.
The usual subsidiary features
complete the program.
Daniel Breeskin's Metropolitan
Orchestra plays the overture
from '.Ri1 Rita and you won't
want to miss i'll. w. b.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

Ruth az Babe Dugnn, slugger
OF the Angels, becomes acquainted
with VERNE, of the Snow White
Laundry. through her efforts to
find the reason for his being the
member OF the team with the
dirtiest uniform. The arguments
over the appearance of the Babes
uniform soon develop into love
affair and the wedding day is
close at hand when his refusal to
stop chewing brings a dispute
which ends in them parting com.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
Real Realism

John Waters, director. and
Gary Cooper. the star. OF Beau
Sabreur. Paramount's new For,
eign Legion picture being made
as a seuel to Beau Geste"
head company or I,sVU now at
Redock on the Maiave Desert,
where scenes OF the mountain
pass fighting. one Of the most
thrilling chapters OF Percival
WreD's novel. are being filIns5
The temperature at Redock
reaches 10 in the shade during
the summer months and the huge
troupe Is experiencing the realism
-nf desert heat .
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
Queenie KarnO

Among the many interesting
people In the cast OF Harp in
Hook, which Renaud Hoffman
directed for Pathe- De Mile stu,
dos Is Queenie Karnos a new.
conner to the American screen. She
Is the daughter-in-law OF Fred
Karnos the famous English pro
Queer who first sent Charlie
Chaplin to America in vaude
Vile act In 1909
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
ladies' DAYS

The big swimming pool ON
Georgia Ave-, opposite the ban
park. is taking u leaf from the
astute Clark Griffith ana Is start.
Ing ladies' days.
These occasions, on which ali
women win be admitted free 81
charge from a. M, the pools
new opening hour. until . D. M.
are designed especially 10 allow
Washington mothers and house.
wives to see whether their sons
ana husbands are having such
good times during the summer.
Cleanliness and complete SAM.
tation OF. Scapa Flow pool IL
stressed by the lnanagement.
Many scientifically minded Wis.
itors are shown the. filtration
plant, which furnishes the pool
with $4,000 gallons of pure drink.
ing water every hour.
stars. a news reel rounds out the
bill.
Music BY Alexander Arona, or.
ganist, and by Floyd Wheeler ana
his orchestra, ID most delightful.
The overture Ii Sousa,s fsWash.
ingt0n Post March. II, X.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
BABES STILL "A GOOD
BALL PLAYER

Babe Ruth prominent gentleman Of the baseball world
this time the Babe Home story
concerning the mainsay Of the ondness
for chewing tobacco and affecting dirty uniforms
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

do itself for Kate smith Mite.
William guarantees to keep the
big push to see the star orderly
and the foodaRe and service up
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
$3.50 ESTIMATE ON THE
NETS BILL

Anything happen, according
be surprised when hear Harry Langdons hreere
edy revival takes the place honor on the Metropon
this - - s ~
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

You never knew when you are go
There's no need TO sit and woader
firms ON next TO the last pare today.
and you'll Reyer be without aagistaace.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
POLA PIRATES AGAINST
WARTIME MUSIC

Don't miss the show at LOews Palace this week Pola Neg
the her best picture in years, and Phil Spany
is spreading glory himself and orchestra the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15

shows some great horse racing
and surfboard riding shots. . with
magnificent views from the night
war maneuvers of tanks and di.
rigibIes at Camp Meade.--j. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-08-15
Sally Phipps Signs

hJWNA = IL = III ID
sally Phipps. 1927 WampaG
star. who began her career under
Fox Films banner. has been signed
70 new lOng.term contract BY
Sol NJ. Wurtzel. general superins
tendent OF the Vast Coast Gtu-
dos
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY

Professor Pepp' play dramatized
by the Dramatic Club of Be,ington
High School on April first and second
was a great success. The plot was I'M
usual and interesting as well as hum
orus. The Dramatic Club owes a great
deaf of the success of the play to
Mr.. A. G. Bolton, who painted the
beautiful scenery, and to Miss Church
the Dramatic Club coach.
The club wishes to thank Miss
Harsh and Miss Carwell for the make
up Of the characters; Mr.. Tenant
for his help in the construction of
scenery frame work; Mr.. Elder and
his Orchestra for Music rendered be-
tween acts; Mrs. Frank Shepherd and
Mrs. G. c. Right who contributed the
necessary furniture; and all the pa
irons who helped to make the play a
success.
The proceeds from the play a.
mounted to about ninety five dollars.
After the expenses Of the play have
been paid the Club will use the re-
mainder of the money for an appro-
pirate gift for the high school. The
gift aside from the scenery which
has already been given to the school)
has not been decided upon as yet.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
MEMBER OF ILL-FATED ARCTIC
PARTY OF 1879 DIES AT HOME

FALL RIVER, Mass, April IA
man who survived one Of the most
tragic of the many Inflated attempts
to icelocked northwest arctic pas
sages and who returned here to
round out peaceful career as a let
ter carrier, was dead today.
He was Louis p. Noros, ~, be-
lieved the last of the brave company
which set out under Lieut.. Comman-
der George Washington belong, in
1879.
He was 20 when he joined the
Delong expedition which had been
athorized BY special act Of congress
and was financially backed in part
by James Gordon Bennett.
The bark-rigged steam yacht Jean
nette, carrying the expedition was
lost near Herald Island two years
after leaving San Francisco
Noros and second man were sent
in search of help. When they return
ed after weeks of search, Delong and
his companions were dead. The two
survivors made their way to st. Pet
ersburg. Noros later was decorated
by congress, granted q small annuity
and appointed letter carrier.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
OBITUARY OF NANCY o'BRIEN

Nancy 0'Brien was born March 8,
1872 in Valley District, Barbour
county. She was the daughter of
Nathan and Rebecca Rohrbough, She
attended school in a one room log
school house, later entered West Vir-
ginia Normal and Classical Academy
teaching and attending school alter
nately.
She held first grade certificate
and taught four terms Of school pre-
vious TO her marriage.
On February 25, 1897, she and NJ.
N. 0'Brien were married. To this
union were born two sons and five
daughters all of whom survive her.
IN order of ages their names are
Lee, Aaron, Rachel now Mrs. A. A.
Strickland), May, Doreen, Julia and
Edith. Her husband preceded her by
about ten years. She leaves also to
mourn their loss, a daughter in law,
Mrs. Aaron O'Brien, a son-in- law,
A. A. Strickland, two sisters, Mrs.
b. +. Lance, of Buckhannon, Mrs.
Charles Smith, of Valley district, and
a brother, ]. H. Roahrbaugh, Of Sum
merville, w. Va, besides.
She was reared in a Christian
home and at an early age united with
the church. She lived consistent
Christian life, was faithful and
loving wife and mother
She was very active in church
work as long as her strength would
permit. She will be greatly missed
by her children to whom she gave
unstinted love and devotion, by rel
atiyes, by the members Of her church
and by the entire community in which
she lived.
Her complete self control under
the most trying circumstances, and
her unfaiiing cheerfulness through
months of suffering was a matter of
comment by those who knew her
most intimately.
Her death occurred March 25th,
ut the age Of ffty-fve years and
fifteen days.
Her beautiful Christian character,
and her ambitious plans for her
children will prove a benediction and
an inspiration.
The Rev. Critics Of Shinnston, a
former pastor on the Belington Cir
cult had charge Of the funeral SER
vices. He was assisted by the local
pastor, Rev. Idleman.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
NEW CITY COUNCIL MEETS

The New City Council convened
in their first regular meeting this
evening and completed their organ
ization. Late this evening it was an
nounced that w. j. Goode was APP
pointed City Clerk, and Howard Rob-
inson as Chief-of- police. The differ
ent COMMITTEES were appointed and
passed upon by the council. Some
difficulty was experienced in the set
ting of duties and salaries of the
newly appointed officers, but after
this was done, the meeting went off
smoothly. A detailed report will be
published next week.
The present city council now con-
sists of o. j. Broadwater, Mayor
j. L. Ernest, j. E. Keyser, Everett
Wilmoth, w. T. McVicker, w. S,
Grimes, j. J. Polling, H. B. Shinn, and
Roy Keller, councilmen, who, under
the new charter, each have vote.
The city clerk who is now appointed
has no vote, in the council.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
KIwANIANs GO TO GRAFTON

The Belington Kiwanians made
Wednesday evening Of this week,
their regular meeting and went to
Grafton, where good time was had.
A good turnout from the Belington
club showed that, while it was young
IN age. it was. active in spirit The
district convention was held in Graf
ton, which was the principal reason
for the Belington club making Mt
tendance count at Grafton.
Included among the speakers were:
O. L. Showalter, of the Clarksburg
club, c. A. Blakeslee, president Of the
Belington club. Monros Boyer, Of Nor
gantown, Nat T. Frame, of Morgan
town, Clay D. Amos, of Fairmont, DIR.
A. T. Post. Of Clarksburg, Randolph
Bias, of Williamson, Fred G. w. Park
err, of Chicago, international secretary.
Various entertainments were spon-
sored by the Grafton club as host.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
MELLON OPPOSES
DEBT CANCELLATION
Take Pen In Nand and Replies to
Those who Favor Cancellation.
Friendship Cd snot be Purchased

WASHINGTON, ID. C,,--Mr. Mellon,
Secretary Of the Treasury, took his
pen In hand the other day and made
answers to the college professors,
forty Of them, count them, who re-
Gently broadcast through the news
papers demand that we immedi
ately cancel all foreign governmental
debts. After first shyly expressing
his regret that before they issued
this world shaking statement that
they did not see fit to at least call
upon the Treasury officials who had
negotiated the debt settlements To-
a statement Of the situation he ex-
pressed his views in the paragraphs
printed below:
That If we should forgive Germany
and France debts incurred for the
purchases Of large supplies Of food
and ammunitions from the United
States then very properly France ana
England shold reimburse us for the
money we have already paid these
several countries for supplies pur-
chased in those countries.
If common sense dictates forgive
ness of the debts owed us, then
equally common sense suggests q re-
adjustment Of the monies paid TO
these countries for supplies used
even in battle.
That readjstment of the kind
suggested viii simply mean that the
German reparation debt win be
transferred to the shoulders OF the
American taxpayers. Finally that
friendship, national friendship, ID not
a thing to be purchased and that any
argument that a cancellation move
will make for love and friendship O.
broad is ridiculous.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1927-04-07
STATE ROAD COMMISSIONER,
CHAS. e. HINER RESIGNS

Charles e. Hiner, a member Of the
State Road Commission, Saturday
night rendered his resignation to Gov
ernor Gore. Governor Gore has accept
ed the resignation, but has request
ed Mr.. Hiner to continue his duties
until the present legislature adjourns.
as he contemplates this body to act on
important questions relating to the
roads.
The resignation was entirely volun-
tary on the part of Mr.. Hiner, who
gave as his reason for resigning the
fact that he was interested in the
Federal Chemical company at Nitro,
which last week was closed and the
permit for manufacturing alcohol was
revoked by government officials pend
ing investigation. A son and SON.
in-law of Mr.. Hiner are connected
with the plant.