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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1928-04-20

Rising Sun!

(JUR engineers busy laying out the
which will connect the Conowngo Dam with the
distribution lines Rising Sun, and the
changes in the distribution system of Rising Sun
accommodate the supply Of from conowingo
also being pushed.
No effort will be spared to give Rising Sum relable
adequate efficient electric service at the earliest
sible Current the Worlds largest power
pool of which conowngo the second largest
development the United States, Of the
portant units, will supply Rising Sun with the type
Of electric usually enjoyed only by the etropo
tan districts.
Nothing will be left undone further this work and
finish quickly possible; and the people of Rising
will be kept advised Of this from
time to time.
NORTHERN MARYLAND POWER co.
by ALBERT r. GRANGER
vice-President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Here's Real Relief
From Neuritis
In "a to 4S Hours You Get
Rest and Comfort Again.

Torturing pains-the kind that
pierce and burn and never seem to
let up-that rob a man of his sleep
that make him just bag of
nerves and all worn out.
Those are the pains that dope and
coal tar products can only partially
relieve.
The safest and most efficient way
TO get rid of the persistent, nerve
racking pains of Neuritis is to get
q bottle of Allenrhu Special For
mula No. 2. Be sure you get No. ?,
which comes in capsule form. Take
these little dark green capsules as
directed and in about "a hours You
should be able to notice that they
have considerably reduced If not
entirely banished those severe, tor
turing pains that have caused you
so many sleepless nights. Continue
taking them for two or three days
more and thus prevent an early re-
turn of the torture.
1t doesn't matter how long you
may have suffered or whether your
Neuritis is in the shoulder, arm,
neck or legs. Peoples Drug Stores
say these little w0nder-Worlking cap
sules must Danish all pain and
torture In 5 days or money cheer
fully refunded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
ENGLAND WON
TO SOUND BY
VITAPHONE

The introduction of Vitaphone
talking pictures. by Warner
Brothers in London, England. re-
Gently, took on an international
aspect. Managers and exhibitors
came from every part OF the
British Isles and from the main
continental cities to attend the
nremier at the Piccadily Theater,
which is now owned by Warner
BROTHERS. In addition the news
naners of Europe sent speclal
writer's to cover the event
The sensation caused by Vita
nhone in London equalled that
which marked its first presenta-
ton in New. York. All the i'm.
nortant theatrical managers of
the CITY were in the audience. An
odd thing was that the journalists
interviewed the managers immed-
lately the show was over and
quoted them the next day. Warner
Brothers selected Al Jolson in The
Jazz Singer" as the opening at
traction and Jolson went over to
be present.
There will be no long runs of
the Vitaphone pictures at the
Piccadilly. Each picture will
play four weeks only. Following
"The Jazz Singer will come 1.-THE
Terror" The Edgar Wallace
play is now in its third year
in London. This will be the first
time anywhere that stage ver-
sion and Vitaphone talking pic
ture version of play will be on
view at the same time.
The newspaper reports on Vita.
phone were uniformly enthusiasts
tic. Excerpts follow:-'People
who came to criticize stayed to
praise and applaud Vitaphone
showed what a power it is. going
to be in the near future. Daily
Chronicle. '.Vitaphone proved IT.
self a revelation. - Morning Post.
'Synchronization has been per-
fectIy achieved. The Times.
~ new. kind of entertainment
has arrived and it has reached q
high state OF perfection. Daily
Express. s'Vitaphone is wonder
fuI.n-Daily News and West
minister Gazette. Excellent! The
tone is full. the synchronization
perfect every word is clear and
understandable Jolson held the
house spellbound. Daily Herald.
"A packed house sat and mar
yelled. 1t is obvious that we are
on the eve of q revolution in
kinematography Daily Sketch.
" A most novel entertainment.
Daily Mirror.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
'DR.JERNAG|N To
| OPPOSE SAl|T H

In answer to a call from Okla.
homa, Rev. DIR. william H. Jerna
gin, president Of the National Race
Congress, left Washington last nighi
for Oklahoma city, to tell the col.
ored people there why they should
not support the national Democratic
ticket
From chart showing per capita
expenditure for education by states,
and the percentage Of illiteracy Of
colored and white people, DR.. Jerna.
Gin argues that the very States that
made Governor Smith their candi
date. spend least for the education
of the people. California, he said,
spends as high as $1.75 per capita
in contrast with an average Of less
than SO cents spent in the solid
South.
DR.. Jernagin was pastor OF one
OF the largest Baptist churches in
Oklahoma before coming to Mount
Carmel Church in this city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
To Do "Hot Stuff"

Adelaide Hebron has been
signed by First National Pictures
to do the adaptation and continu-
it OF Hot Stuff" Alice Whites
next picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
REVOLT OPENS
SEASON AT
NATIONAL

Once more Is the pulpit brought
to the stage to provide the vehicle
for Harry Wagstaff Gribble's no
table play, Revolt" this weeks
attraction at the National Thea
ter. A powerful story, powerfully
enacted, it leaves the spectator
with strangely mixed feelings-a
bit difficult of appraisal. Religion
is itself a tender subject and
while many in the audience
seemed to feel that the theater Is
scarcely the medium for its dis
cussion, this criticism is hardly
fair since no religion is attacked:
rather the prejudices and intoler-
ance of the religious zealot are
made the target for the authors
shaft.
For the Rev. Barnabas Ford, OF
Gethsemane church, is a zealot.
For a quarter of a century he
has worked increasingly, almost
blindly, forcing his motherless
family OF three girls and a son TO
conform to his methods of life.
Two, the daughter Hope and the
son Paul, revolt. Feeling his
power in the church is waning
through the craving for modern
ism, Ford turns eagerly to the
offering of revival such as
neither his church nor New York
city has ever known before,
through the strange powers of a
young girl evangelist whom It
eyentuates is victim of a phobia
and helpless tool in the hands
of her charlatan mother who.
playing on the girls hysteria, pos.
sesses almost hypnotic powers of
control.
At the opening service, tire
spell is suddenly broken and the
girl fails utterly, resulting in the
mental collapse OF the minister,
his complete surrender to his
family and his subsequent suicide.
strong fare, this, but strongly
handled and powerfully enacted.
Hugh Buckler as the zealot
gives to the role all that could
possibly be expected, q mastery
Interpretation, and after the final
curtain was recalled several
times to acknowledge the tribute
of applause which was showered
upon him. Charlotte Denniston.
Elizabeth Allen and Eunice Stod-
dard as the three daughters,
respectively Faith, Hope and
Charity, were admirably suited
to their roles, butt fell to the lot
Of Miss Allen as the revolving
daughter to display her talents
to the best advantage.
Ashland Powell. a juvenile of
promise, was eminently salts
factory as the son. Helen Lackaye,
OF the famous family of Wash
ington actors, furnished what
little comedy there was as the
evangelist's mother, whose vulgar
tiles in speech and action would
slip out, despite all caution.
Anita Fugazy appeared as the
evangelist, William Loveioy as
Paul's chum and Paul GilfoyIe as
a young modernist minister. A
splendid character type was con.
trfhuted by A. G.. Andrews as
the family physician.
There is but. one setting
throughout, the rather severe
interior OF the parsonage adjoin.
ing the church.--A. r. r.. o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
SHOW
FEATURES
SELIG

Plenty Of enthusiasm was shown
by the large gathering that
crammed through the portals of
Mr.. LaMotte's Strand Theater last
night to witness the Girls from
Happyland" review, headed by that
hilarious comic caperer, Irving Sc
lig. and a supporting galaxy of
burlesque stars that do real JUS
tice by the humorous pace set by
Comedian Seiig.
Plenty OF variety Is offered in
the way of fast stepping, the
chorus, headed by Rose Lee, does
justice to the lyrics. and the ac-
ton is peppery enough.
Special credit must be given to
Nat Tucker, who virtually steals
the show with his eccentric foot
work, and who, with the facetious
support of Selig and his fellow
buffoons, Ben Lerner and Fred
Reese, put the snappy revue over
in a pleasing way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Atlantic Coast Line
To Start Air Service

A direct rail and air service will
be inaugurated January | to pro-
vide fast. de luxe air liners In q
fipe.nation service, according to an
announcement today.
The Atlantic Coast Line railroad
and the. Florida East Coast lines
will transport passengers and mail
from New York to Miami. with a
scheduled stop in Washington. AT
Miami, the passengers will be met
by automobiles of the Pan Ameri-
can Always, operators of the air
routes of the system. which will
take them to the flying fields. Air
planes will take them to Cuba,
Haiti, the Dominican Republic and
Porto Rico.
The service is. the first link in a
chain to connect the three Americas
by air,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Before you Sail

no you realize that
the most convenient
mailing address you
would have in Paris is the
Hearst Press Information
Bureau, No. 2 Rue de la
Paix, right at the Palace
Vendome?
Located in the center
of the smartest shopping
district, near the larger
hotels, banks and boule-
YARDS. you will find it the
most central location pos
sible for picking up your
mail-for meeting friends
for dropping in for a
comfortable hour of read
ing your home wn
papers, as well as for OBJ
tanning intimate first
hand knowledge Of travel
conditions in every part
Of Europe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23

Many 4 child s dispo-
sition has been per-
Ynanently spoiled be-
cause OF diaper irrita-
ton In infancy, causing
fashes and even more
serious disorders For
relieving even the most
stubborn cases, th4u-
For free sample of each,
write Resinol. Dept. 80,
BaItimore, Md
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
TO CONSIDER FARES

Officers will be chosen at a meet
ing OF the Connecticut Avenue Citi-
zens Association tomorrow night at
o'clock in the All Souls Memorial
Church. Cathedral Avenue near Con-
necticut. The proposed increase In
street car fares also win be con-
sidered.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Civil War Veteran Asks
Pension Cut After Illness

SPENCER, Ind, Oct. 23.-John
H. Murphy, retired civil war vet
eran, recently asked to have his
pension reduced from $50 a month
to So.
Murphy became i'll and asked for
an increase from $72 to $50 per
month, which was granted. Later,
after recovery, Murphy wrote and
asked that his pension be returned
to its original figure.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23

CHILLED physicians recognize the ap-
~ pearance of pimples, boils and other
skin eruptions as being an indication of
an abnormal condition of the system.
This is why so many thousands have
been enabled to free themselves of these
unsightly blemishes and painful skin an
noyances by taking course of SIS.
You owe it to yourself and friends to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Wealthy Sportsman
Dies in Los Angeles

Los ANGELES, Calf, Oct. "a
T. Eangford Stack, SIS. millionaire
Chicago sportsman. died here yes
terday thes victim Of q heart at
tack.
Stack recently remarked his di-
vorced wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Stack,
after a separation OF seven years.
she was at his bedside when he
died So
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
ELEHARTY TO TALK

Ralph B. Fleharty, peoples coun.
sci, has been invited to discuss public
utilities conditions at meeting OF
the Columbia Heights Citizens As
ISOLATION November Is.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
Make Him d
Happy Baby

sands 81 mothers have
found Resinol Ointment
successful. ReHinol Soap,
too, for baby 5 daily bath.
stops many skin disor-
ders before they start.
Recommended doctors
everywhere. At all drug
0ists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
TO INSPECT CORPS

Annual inspection Of Burnside
Corps No. 4, w. r. c.. will be held
Wednesday night in q. A. r. Hall,
Della +. O'Brien, president, an
noi1nced today,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-23
BiIIie's New Story

Agnes Christine Johnston is do
ing the adaptation for THE Man
and the Moment" Billie Doves
next story for First National. 1t
is from the Elinor Glyn story, and
will be directed by Gerge Fitz-
maurice.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Anecdote OF the Stage.

COME three minutes after the curtain
went up at the Studebaker Theater,
Chicago, upon the first performance in
that city Of 1.-THE Mikado" by Winthrop
Ames' Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Co,
1t was evident that something was
wrong.
william williams, the Nanki-Poo. had
come on as the wandering minstrel, but
had not gone far In his song when his
voice was noticed TO be forced and weak
and IL seemed that he would be unable
TO finish his verses.
But the music by orchestra and en-
Semble continued, and suddenly part
Of the audience, for the entire audience
never noticed the change, became aware
that there was another Nanki-Poo. with
q strong. vigorous voice.
Williams had retired into the ranks of
the chorus, handed his guitar 10 a cho-
rus man and, presto change. that
chorus man, Ben Leayenworth by name,
finished the evenings entertainment In
the principal role OF Nanki-Poo.
There was not the slightest sign ON
the stage that anything had gone wrong.
The maneuver Is worthy OF going
down In stage history as one Of the
anecdotes Of the theater
Williams simply had severe cold and
his throat closed up on him, but so
trained are the men and the women Of
the ensemble OF Ames' Gilbert and Sui
Ivan operas that any principal part
may be filled Immediately from these
ranks In any emergency.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
CLANCY on Clowns

stroIiing players all over Europe. The
joey or clown, the Harlequin, the
'partaI00n' and the Columbine became
internationally known.
Then came the circus, and the clown
developed from one traditional form TO
another. They had 10 be broader In
their fun making. They invented the
paddle Of two shingles which popped
when some one was struck with 1.-THE
glapgtick. Thus originated the term
slapstick comedy. Certain of the circus
clowns became famous, as 'Elivers,' who
went from the circus 10 the stage, Just
as does the clown IN this new picture.
'Sliyers' was perhaps the funniest OF
clowns, but he died q suicide.
"It Is strange" continues Mr.. CLANCY
that most clowns are, under their
makeup. men with tragedies, 80 that
the present picture really echoes the
truth"
The picture was filmed on a lavish
scale. with a spectacular reproduction
Of great theater In Rome, European
palaces and other brilliant detail.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Comedy Hard, to Obtain.

"GAT1RE on the scfeen has replaced
- slapstick," says Screen Director
Clarence Badger.
1T Is much more difficult to obtain
good comedy on the screen than a
good drama.
Great changes are taking place in
the taste of the motion picture audi
enee. Just as IL would be folly to
bring back the old, poorly lighted,
iumpy fickers' of other days so would
1t be suicide to attempt to revive the
pie-throWing, falling into = the water
days of a decade ago which was certain
then to get laugh.
This means that satire, or q certain
amount of gentle ridicule without
malice. has stepped up into the breach.
The next time you visit motion pic
ture theater ana1yze the feature COM
edy you see.
"The absence of spills I am sure.
will be startling and yet the amount
of satire will be overwhelming. One
reason for this is that motion picture
audiences are becoming more and more
sophisticated and satire, if properly
handled, fits in like a dovetail to al
most any story.
II am quite sure of my ground when
1 say that comedy is much more d.
ficult nowadays to screen than straight
drama for the reason that a we'll con-
structed comedy is drama plus. BY
that mean that any story may be
turned into comedy with the proper
handling. Comedy requires good.
sound story at the start. So does good
drama. But comedy must go the one
step farther in order to produce the
laughs"
Evening star., 1928-05-13

7 ON cHAEEY's latest screen role is
- designed 70 immortalize a fast
dying race.
So the famous actor declares in de-
scribing bis role In Laugh, Clown
Laugh" Herbert EFenon's spectacular
production for Metro Coldwyn- Mayer
For the clown Of the old stage, harle-
quinades and the circus is passing
While at work on the new screen
drama CLANCY entertained an old friend
IN ''T0to," last Of the great clowns
Toto Is gtiIl star of the stage with
his clown makeup, but probably the
last "Eiiyerg" Oakley. who made mil
lions laugh, died by his own hand In a
tragic finish. Chester Conklin and
'Poo6ies" Hannaford forsook ciowning
for the movies.
Playing q clown on the screen" says
Eaaney, rs 10 me inanl0rtaiizing a race
81 great actors, for the clown Was.
sSeiieye, the first modern actor. Long
before the modern drama took form the
traditional plays with clowns, Harie~
gums and CoiuHbines paved its way.
These karlsquinsdes were played by
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Summer Diversion

NOT every one is the owner of an
automobile with which to invade
the delightful countryside around Wash
ington. nor has every one the opportu-
nifty to forsake the city during the Sum-
mer months. especially when the wealth.
er begins to warm up bit, for the cool
breezes Of the mountains or the gayer
vacation at the seashore. Obviously
many, especially the woman folks. often
find the time hangs heavily on their
hands during the lazy Summer after
Moons.
s. +. Cochran of the National Theater
Players has awakened to the startling
and certainly unexpected realization
that he and his well liked players have
become q social asset OF the National
Capital, for their Wednesday and Sat
urday mattnees, unlike those of the reg
ular season. have become. as IL we're, So
cial gatherings for all. the communities
OF washington. In the great audiences
that attend them may be found repre-
sentatives Of every quarter and. because
the patrons occupy the same seats
throughout the Summer that they have
been gracfng now for four years. pleas
ant contact has become established with
pleasant neighbors. and In some In
stances this has developed into what
Mr.. Briggs would call beautiful friend
ships"
Coming from all sections. naturally
these contacts more widely spread a
knowledge Of those localities and their
many interests. Between acts many
visits are exchanged, and the many con-
versations, hurriediy carried on within
the limited time allowed. may well con-
cern some new Schoolhouse. new car or
bus service, church activities or scores
OF other general topics. as much so as
the art OF the theater and OF the arts
in general-perhaps. who knows. even
the sciences. This is quite as likely as
that the ladies might talk merely of the
fashions or other light topics OF feIni-
nine interest
1t is remarkable fact that the entire
house for the Wednesday matinees this
season has already been booked ahead
SO that the only opportunity a new
| conner might have TO attend one must
Of necessity, as is often the case, come
| only when, for one reason or another
| reservations are Cancelled. And just
prior TO starting time every Wednesday
may be seen many eagerly and afixiously
In search Of seats that have been sud-
denly thrown on the market. Indeed
one Of the great heartaches of the young
stock manager this year Is the fact that
because the spacious National Theater
could not hold them. more than 900
surplus applicants for season reserva-
tions thus far have had to be turned
| away, and this number grows from
week TO week, apparently without abate"
ment.
A student of psychology might find
new interest In life could he but listen
for the first time, to the conversation
that follows the fall OF every curtain at
the Wednesday matinee. like the crack
| OF a regiment of rifles, never ending
until the rise OF the curtain again, ut
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Science and Scenarios.

WHILE the author of the story OF
W Dolores Costellos talking picture,
"Tenderloin." which makes its appear
ance in Washington today, was John
McDermott, who also wrote the stories
for "Senorita% and she's a Sheik. g
Z. T. Love. jr.. who prepared the see
mario for "Tenderloin" Is perhaps a
more interesting character,
Mr.. Love is one of those scientific
chaps, from Nashville, Tenn, who
caught the germ for writing screen
stories from an ad he encountered In
newspaper fifteen years ago calling
for such stories His first story was
returned with thanks" but his second
stuck" and he has been at 1t more
or less ever since.
Loves great hobby Is scientific re-
search. and his Beverly Hills home is
furnished with a well equipped labora-
tory. He has also swung an AK with
the lumber jacks. globe trotted and
served as office man In the publishing
firm Of his father. Incidentally he has
written. lat odd moments" upward OF
$50 stories for the screen.
Mrs. Love. his wife, was Miss Helen
Cady. and direct descendant OF John
Alden of Puritan fame The couple
have two charming daughters.
"Tenderloin." by the way. comes Ia
us as the first OF the talking pictures. y
Evening star., 1928-05-13
First National Films

A MOh0 the big pictures announced
by First National are Lilac Time, I"
a Colleen Moore-Oeorge Fitznauriee
special, THE Divine Lady" starring
C0Finne Gfitfith; The Little ghepherd
VI Kingdom Come" starring Richard
Eartbelnless, burning Daylight" star :
ring Milton Gilis; The Yellow Lily"
starring Billie Dove, '"fhe Big Noise, -
featuring Chester Conkiin. Harold
Teen with Arthur Lake, Mary Brian
sud Alice White; Lady he Good" with
Dorothy MackailI and Jack Muihall,
The Barker" starring Milton Eills
The Butter and Egg Man" featuring
Jack MulilalI, "vamping Venus" with
Charlie Murray, Louise Fazenda and
fhslma Todd, aisO Three Ring Mar
riaze." with Mary Astor and Lloyd
Hughes, apc THE Upland Rider" star
ring Ken Maynard.
Evening star., 1928-05-13
Conrad Veidt Roles.

4 LTHOUGH his famous role as the
somnambulist in "The Cabinet OF
Doctor Caligari" introduced Conrad
Veidt to American audiences, this noted
German actor did not gain the full
measure of his fame in this country
until his recent importation to Holly
wood
According to the Motion Picture
Guild however, Veidt has long been
one of the most popular stars in Ger
many The scarcity of his films in
America has been due to the fact that
only until recently have there been the
little film theaters to show the produc-
tions with which his name and that of
UFA are associated
His German screen career, adds the
Motion Picture Guild. was productive
of many interesting pictures, including
THE Hands of Orloc," in which Veidt
was given the task of portraying a fa-
nous pianist whose hands. lost in a
train wreck, were replaced by those of a
condemned murderer and THE Three
Wax Works" unique melodrama in
which Veidt, Emil Jannings and Wer-
ner Kraus played the roles of three
clever crooks who disguised themselves
as famous persons of history