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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
ByL. MONTA BELL

By L. MONTA BELL
CULVER CITY, CAL, Feb. IL
consider "Man, Woman and Sin"
to be a sermon, one that could
be shown in any cathedral and
be a force for good. And If a COM
mittee Of fair-minded people con-
tanning at least one artist will
Judge the picture as a whole, be-
lieve they will arrive at the same
conclusion.
In writing the story and making
the picture tried to show the life
of a boy, a product Of poverty,
the various pitfalls and tempta-
tons that come to him. The
beauty Of what he saw in his first
love and his establishment in find
ing that love to be false and then
the great. truth that life must go
on and that he must face it sadder
but wiser.
I don't knew whether accom-
plished this or not but I do know
that the best dramatic critics in
America seem to think so. If the
chamber Of commerce or the hectic
gentlemen who took pen In hand
to condemn me will look at the re.
views of my picture in the New
Yorker, Life, Judge, the New York
Evening Post, the World, the
Herald Tribune and countless
others Of the better newspapers,
they will find the picture to be
! considered something worth while
and included by many among the
ten best pictures Of the year.
Nor has anyone yet pointed to
1t as an arraignment Of Wash
ington. Certainly, had no thought
or desire to make an expose OF
any conditions in the National
Capital. Propaganda has no place
in art. And certainly, too, were
going in for propaganda, I would
WELD a much heavier brush.
The locale Of the picture was
in Washington because 7 had
lived in Washington. 1t might
Just as well have been in New
York or Chicago or Kansas City
or Los Angeles or almost any
other city in the United States.
The same thing is true Of all OF
them. And do any Of these self.
appointed critics say that the
scenes In the picture are not true?
The point that I bamboozled the
mothers Of Washington into hay
ing their children work in my
wicked picture-if anyone had
seen those same mothers storm
the Carleton Hotel in an effort
to get their children into a mo-
ton picture, they would know
otherwise. And I have yet To
have any Of the hundreds of
mothers who applied ask me what
scenes would be in the picture.
But even this point need not
worry them for the weather was
quite bad on the day that ] made
the scenes at the Zoo in Wash
ington so I was forced to shoot
these scenes again in California,
ard the Chamber of Commerce
Of Washington probably does not
care about California children.
The other scene under fire
showing Gilbert in q rather rough
joint was put in for the purpose
Of showing some of the tempta-
ton that usually stalks a grow
ing boy. These places exist not
only in Washington but in every
other city. 1 did not use 1t to
excite, bat for knowledge. Evil
must be known to be avoided. 1
believe its effect to be a force
for good.
Ny only apology is that I did
not make it a better picture. Its
subject matter and its elements 1
am willing to have shown any
where. My own daughter was
among the first to see it and
I'm rather fond of her. The let
tiers written against it were
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

and troublesome.
Nowadays we simply ask at any
drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" You will get q
large bottle OF this old-time recipe
improved by the addition Of other
ingredients, for only IS cents. Every.
body uses this preparation now, be.
cause no one can possibly tell that
you darkened your hair. as It does
it so naturally and evenly. You
dampen a sponge or soft brush
with 1t and draw this through your
hair, taking one small strand at q
time; by morning the gray hair
disappears, and after another appli.
cation or two, your hair becomes
beautifully dark, thick and glossy
and you look years younger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
WOMAN I D | D
Of KILLING


DENVER, Feb. 14.-Captain OF
Detectives Bert Clark revealed here
today that Doris Mcdonald, con-
victed with her husband, George.
OF the staying of cab driver, Emile
Zouchard, in Montreal, confessed to
the murder to him last year before
she was returned to Montreal for
trial.
Clark said the confession was
made in confidence, and was to he
used only for trial purposes.
The couple were brought here
from Butte, Mont, on bad check
charges. When 1t was learned that
they were wanted for murder in
the Canadian city, Clark Eegan
questioning them. After an ell
night grilling, Mrs. Mcdonald broke
down.
II shot him, ] shot him four
times with my husbands gam" she
said. according to Clark.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
HOOVER GOES
FISHING

Herbert Hoover went fishing to-
day-for fish-leaving behind him
more political excitement and specu-
Iation than Washington has seen
since Calvin Coolidge said he didn't
choose to run.
"I will make no personal cam.
paign," said the Cabinet candidate,
relative to the battle he has accepted
the action to the words by departing
for q. vacation trip southwark.
Meanwhile, with his Presidential
candidacy at last in the open, the
Secretary will rely wholly upon his
friends and managers to map out the
plan Of the Ohio campaign, upon
which so much rests. The next 80
days will see the State, long the
political cockpit Of the country, over.
run with Hoover agents.
Seldom has any approaching po-
litical contest found the so-called au.
thorities so divided in opinion as In
the Hoover.Willis battle in Ohio,
which, will be decided on April "a.
Anything like q smashing defeat
for Hoover would be well-nigh
disastrous to his candidacy. It
would dispel, as in one breath, the
claims OF his managers that The is
the choice OF the people. IL not of
the politicians" BY the same token,
anything approaching decisive
victory would so enhance his pres
tige as a candidate that it might
result in q band-wagon movement
of nationwide proportions that
would be irresistible.
Any candidate who can go into
q State so thoroughly organized
politically as Ohio and defeat the
organization leadership cannot have
his strength any longer doubted
that, at least, is the way the Wash.
ington rail.birds are arguing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
EdgeWOod Citizens Back
ID. C.. Suffrage Demand

The Edgewood Citizens Associa'
ton today is on record favorine
the Dyer bill, which would grant
national representation to the Dis
trict of Columbia. This action was
taken at last nights meeting. at
which a protest was also voiced at
the distribution of atheistic litera.
ture to school children.
H. E. Torbert, president, an.
nounced the appointment of the
following committee chairmen:
Thomas Clancy, streets. alleys and
sidewalks: Harry L. Downey. edu.
cation; DR.. J. G. Biggs, public
health; Earl F. Brown, public
utilities; II. Claude Turner, mem.
bership: William T. Ryan, law and
legislation, and James B. Smith,
entertainment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Naval Court Finds Death
Of Marine Accidental

The naval court Of inquiry which
Investigated the fatal shooting Of
Trumpter Henry Stone, OF the Ma
rine Corps, at the Naval Hospital
late Saturday afternoon, rendered a.
verdict Of accidental death last
night.
Stone, Of Dorchester, Mass, had
come off duty and was examining
a .45-caliber automatic pistol, when
it was discharged.
Several members of the Marine
guard at the hospital were in the
squad room, where the shooting oc.
Cured, at the time, and they testi.
fled at the inquiry that Stone had
picked up the gun, belonging to
a marine who was to go on duty at
p. m, and was "fooling" with it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Vienna Claims Oldest
Newspaper In
Europe
Nv international News Service

VIENNA. Feb. IA. - The first
European daily newspaper. the
Vienna Reichszeituns, appeared
30S years ago, it has accidentally
been discovered by an Austrian
scholar, DR.. Karl Junker, who
was searching for certain docu-
rnents hidden among the treasures
of the Austrian State Library.
The Reichszeitung appeared regu-
larly since 1920. Its discovery
places the Gazette de France,
which hitherto was said to hold
the record. second on the list of
the oldest European newspapers.
The Gazette appeared for the first
time in 1881.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
AnIdeal Becomes
Reality!

When in 1861 Mr.. W. B.
Noses started on a comstratc-
tiVe program of supplying
the needs of the people IN
Furniture, Carpets and DYG-
peries he hoped ultimately to
build an Institution sOIich
WoMId proVide the public
aOith many other essential
requirements to add to the
efficiency, cheer and comfort
of life.
1t 9O0s not possible to
progress as fast as he had
planned and at the same
time liVe 1tp to has principle
Equality and Value sCorthy
of the Public Con fidence. "
Therefore, It has fallen to
the following generation to
bring his Ideal to a Reality
"A Department Store
founded on d principle.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Silk
LINGERIE
$2.95
Jewelry sectiOn-F'irst Floor

Boomers, Chemise, Gowns,
Teddies, Step-ins and Dane
cites Of crepe de chine
daintily trimmed. Also
Boomers of printed crepe
in tailored style and Teddies
and Boomers Of black
georgette.
Silk Underwear Section, First
Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Monta Bell Denies His
Picture Is Libel On
Washington

directors of the Washington Chamber of Commerce haze
asked Hays of the Motion Picture Producers and
Distributors of suppress CENSOR the
picture man. Woman and Si shosOm recently at the
The local business considers the film
s the National Capital and deogqOy and
picture WTitten and directed By L. MontG
B former Washington and native Of this cy
The Washington Times requested the author to reply to has critics.
ReInn a. has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

INSIST-on the delivery of your
Times or Herald every day. IL
you do not get your Herald by
7 a. M, The Times by 5 p. m.
or The Sunday Herald by B
q. M, call Main $3.50. Delivery
is guaranteed and your copy
will be sent yOu Immediately
from The Times Company Office
BY special messenger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

Michigan, will appear before the
committee next Tuesday to present
testimony for the Federation Of La
Dor in behalf Of the street car
strikers of Indianapolis,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Save On
Toilet Goods

Lux Toilet Soap. 8 cakes,
zoe.
Lifebuoy Soap, 8 cakes. lie.
Lux, large size, 2 for 4Sc.
Ire Jur Compact with Lip
stick, soc.
Coty Compact and refill, soc.
Coty Toilet Waters, $2.45.
Coty LOrigan Soap, 55c.
Cherlant Perfumes, $3.50,
$2.95 and $1.1O.
Toilet Goods Section, First Tloor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
New Spring
GLOVES
.75c

Novelty cuff fabric gloves in
many attractive patterns and
all new spring shades. Very
high grade; not to be con-
fused with those usually
sold at this price.
Glove Section, First Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Smart
HANDBAGS
s1.95

Newest for Spring-just out
Of their wFappings are these
bags Of genuine leather,
velvet and antelope. All
the wanted shapes-all the
popular colors. A bag for
every costume.
Handbag Section, First Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
An Old Recipe
to Darker Hair
By JANICE RANDALL

Almost everyone
knows that Sage
Tea and Sulphur
prope rly com.
pounded. brings
back the natural
color and liistre
to the hair when
faded. streak ed
or gray. Years
ago the only way
to get this mix.
ture W as to
make It at home,
which il uausgv
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Fitted Overnite
CASES
n Off

Assorted feathers, S-ply
veneer Eastwood bodies,
round corners, double con-
cea1ed locks. High-grade
construction throughout. And
all sizes at Id less.
Luggage Section. Lower Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Ladies Of The
Christ Child
Society Are
HOSteSSeS

During Founders
Week the ladies' Of The
Christ Child Society, at
tired in the costumes Of
early days, viii serve
tea in the Model Rooms
on the Sixth Floor. No
charge win be made.
You are cordially invited
to come.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

Is easy as they caught them. Hers
Ii the secret:
a plain white, pleasant.tasting
tablet called Pape's Cold Compound
Kills 4 cold so quickly you can't
believe that little tablet In what
ala Il. But It win work next time,
ana every time. Furthermore, 1t
can l1nseat q cold you've let settle
"a throat or lungs, though this
takes longer. Any drug store, Soc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Seamless
Administer
RUGS
$46.5o

The best quality Axmin-
sters in 9x12 and 8.3x1O.6
sizes. Replicas Of Rare ORR
entails and all-over effects
in sparkling colors.
Rug Section. Second Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Pure Linen
'KERCFIIEFS
18c

Many novelty styles with
white and Colored embrOi-
dered corners. Also Sham
rock lawn handkerchiefs in
colored prints at the same
low price.
handkerchief Section. First Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

CPURRED on by their enthusiasm for Founders
y Week, and to make certain that the public will
graciously recognize their Efforts our merchandise
buyers have outdone Observation-Disclosures to
make Founders Week worthy Of your attendance
and have succeeded!
COME, expecting remarkable values
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

rather stupid nor do ] think that
the Chamber OF Commerce will
attain much recognition as a
critic OF the drama. The whole
proceeding In Washington has
been very babbit-like and I sup.
pose / shall be blamed for all
the Capitals ills, including its
lack Of q vote. But personally
have yet to see any reason come
out OF Washington, whereby
should change the picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Costume Jewelry, $1.95 and sos

Sparkling of inigu
novelties including pendants bracelets harmonic with
Jewerys ton first
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

in the IousX
carved mahogany frame upholstered moha including the SJO
harmoning velour Founders Week. the
living Room Furniture Sixth Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14

Handpainted georg ette
squares heavy quality crepes
in hand blocked or printed
silks, in both the square and
triangular shapes. A won
derful variety of colors.
Scarf Section, First Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-14
Slip Covers
For 3-Piece Suites
$33.75
Including Cushions

Of fine Belgian linen in
striped, plain or novelty pat
terms, tailored in the man
ner for which our experts
are noted. Perfect fitting;
nothing stinted because of
lowered price.
Drapery Section, Third Floor
Evening star., 1928-07-24
DEAL INVOLVES
EARLE THEA1ER
Keith -AIbee System Trying to
Take Over Local
House.

Negotiations which may result in
transfer of the Earle Theater from the
Stanley -Crandall Co. TO the Keith
AIbee -Ornheum system and an impor-
tant realignment of theater policies IN
this city are in progress today III New
York. it was learned here.
John j. Payette, representing the
Crandall interests here during the abb
sence of Harry NJ Crandall, who Is IN
New York. stated that the negotiations
have not been completed but that the
proposal has been under consideration
by the two theatrical system involved
for some time.
AT the same time the Washington
Office OF the Fox TheateYs Corporation
announced that the Fox corporation
has purchased the Poll chain Of motion
pictlire theaters in New England, with
an appraised value OF $26 100000. This
chain. with seating capacity OF about
As 600 has held the leadership IN the
amusement field in central and south
eTn New England for many years.
Outcome Not Knewn Here.
Mr. Crandan and other Stanley ex-
ecutiyes are in conference in New
York today and should the Earle
Theater transfer be decided upon, the
it was indicated. Roland j. Robbins,
manager OF the loyal Keith Albee-
Orpneum house, said today he has re-
ceived no word from New York Of the
progress of the negotiations on the part
Of his system.
Future bookings at the Earle have
been held In allegiance pending the
outcome Mr. Payette stated that the
stage staff at the theater, including
musicians, stagehands and other tech
nical employees. have been given two
weeks notice. but said this was not a
result OF the negotiations but was
merely to make possible q change of
the stage presentation policy which
now is under consideration.
The Fox Corporations New England
purchases viii not affect this city, 1t
was stated at the local offices. The
purchases viii add To the worldwide
Fox organization what is said TO be one
OF the most profitable amusement cir
cults IN the Nation. The organization
recently acquired the 500 900 900 West
Coast theaters. and $50 900 900 motion
picture studio at Hollywood which now
IN engaged ON a five-year 500 900 900
production program.
Fox System World Wide.
The worldwide distribution system
maintained by Fox is operated from
exchanges In I25 cities located in the
principal countries Of the world His
most recent accomplishment was the
perfection Of Moyietone, the talking
motion pictures.
Sylvester 4. Poll. now CO years
old has been called the p. r. Barnum
Of the movies Under his personal
supervision his theater holdings ex-
panded until they represented the fore
most chain of picture houses in New
England.
Evening star., 1928-07-24
WOMAN HELD FOR THEFT

Mrs. Agnes A. Mulligan, who was ar
rested yesterday by Washington police
In Winchester, Va, on charge OF lar
ceny after trust. brought her two small
children 10 the House Of Detention with
her, Uhere they spent the night.
She is alleged on July 2 10 have hired
q car from the Hertz Driye~It- Uf~.3eIf
station al 1870 Pennsylvania avenue,
and not 70 have returned the car Ar
raigned TINS morning in Police Court
her case was continued giien Assistant
United States Attorney Ralph Given
told Judge Isaac II. mt that three
other charges involving bad checks had
just been presented 70 him aud he
would need several days more 10 pre-
pare lhe case.
The hearing was stt for July "a and
the bond al 81 900
Evening star., 1928-07-24
AUTO TRADE GROUP
ON ANNUAL OUTING
Members of Washington As
SoCiation Spend Day at
Manor Park Club.

The uSed-car problem was tempo
rarilv forgotten by the automobile deal
ers OF the National Capital when menu
berS of the Washington AutomotiVe
Trade Association gathered yesterday
for their annual outing and picnic at
the Manor Club
Swimming. golf and other Olympian
trvouts were the main events OF the
day. followed by awarding OF prizes and
4 dinner at the clubhouse III the CVe-
ming The Jose Cup was won for the
year by F. s, AbScher, winner of two
irSt places three second places and one
third place The cup is given by Ru-
ioiph Jose director OF the association
and former president
The golf tournament was won by
Joseph b. TrIw. Second place went to
I. J. Henderson. Honors for the best
putting and for the best putting and
approach shots in the golf contest went
to E. NJ. Wallace president of the as
Sociation.
The results of the athletic events, in
which prizes were awarded To AN
placing. were:
Naii-drivng contest-W T. Morris,
first. T.. S. AbScher. second J. 4. Fuller,
third
Shotput--F. L. Hutchinson, first; J. +.
Fuller second, T AbScher, thlrd,
Running broad iump-H. Il. Nixon
first. F. S. Abseher, second: E. b.
Adams. third.
Standing broad jump r L. HowSer,
first: +. b. Adams. second, II. f. NiNon
third,
Fiftv-yard 6aSh--J. f. Pote, first; +,
S. Abscher. second; f. L. HowSer. third
Three Legged raee-F S. AbScher and
1
Mcintosh, second; ]. Rankin and II, f.
Nixon. third.
Shoe race. Mcintosh, first; F. L.
Howser. second F. S. Abscher, third.
Sack race-F S. Abscher, first, II. E
Nixon. second: E B. Adams. third.
Potato raee-F L. Hutchinson, first:
II. Motion. second: II. E. Nixon. third.
The committee IN charge of arrange
ments comprises N. ID. Hawkins. lr"
chairman; Rudolph Jose, L. S. Julian
and S S. Grogan-
Evening star., 1928-07-24

perature of 05 degrees Fahrenheit was
recorded at Rome. Milan, Florence and
Bologna. while at Tripoli, III Africa, it
was only ga.
CONSTANTINOPLE, July "a tF)-
Turkey today was suffering from heat
wave. Two persons died at CONSTANT
n0ple, where the temperature passed 81
degrees Fahrenheit IN the shade. AT
AngOia 1t reached 04
Evening star., 1928-07-24
EUROPE SUFFERS HEAT.

Deaths Reported In Italy and Tur-
key as Mercury Mounts.
ROME July ~ G4) Four deaths
from sunstroke and three drownlngS
occurred yesterday during the heat
wave which is sweeping Italy, A tent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-07
POLICE CHIEF
 ASSASSINATED
Tough Cop Is Shot Dead as He Sat in His Home
 Re din g

CHICAGO. Dec 7.-Leroy Gil bert, South Chicago Heights Chief of Police, who was proud of his reputation as a tough cop" wont bother the "boys in the booze racket" any more.
 Some men. with sawed off shot guns. got him last night, shot him dead through the back.
 Gilbert was seated at his home with his family, his back to the front window. The light from the floor lamp, beside his chair, set him apart from the others in the room like a spotlight, singing out the actor on the stage.
 Gilbert'8 chair was only few feet from the front window. The back of his head, which dropped slightly forward as he read, was an easy target from the street
 The killers got out of their car and crept to the window Their tracks in the snow were found later.
 Twice their guns sent charges
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-07
GOV. PARKS ID
 LEAVE IN FEW
 DAYS FOR EAST
Plans to Sail on Victoria Next Week on Annual
 Trip to Washington

On his annual trip to Washing lon to confer with the Secretary of Agriculture regarding current Alaskan affairs and discuss mat ters of general policy. Gov. George A. Parks will leave here on he steamer Victoria about next Wednesday for Seattle. He will be absent until about February l.
 The Governor plans several stops enroute. He will spend day oI two in Seattle and go direct 10 Denver for visit with his parents Mr. and Mrs. James Parks, of that city. From there he will proceed 10 Washington, stopping enroute at Omaha and probably at chiea- go
 Coy. Parks has been invited by the Daily News of that city to de- liver a radio address on Alaskan subjects on January 29. If possible he will accept the invitation. If he finds he cannot be there. the speech will be broadcast by the newspaper from manuscript pra- pared by the Governor II will be largely confined to Alaskan re- sources and products.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-12-07
WORK ON CITY DOCK
 IS BEING HURRIED

Construction work on the new City Dock is progressing rapidly. The wharf construction is near ly complete and the framework of the large warehouse is up and the roof timbers are being put in place. If the present fair wealth CT continues for few weeks the greater part of the work will be finished. The new wharf build ing will be larger than the old structure. A greater amount of floor and storage space will be available which will facilitate the easier and more convenient han ding of freight
 The Alaska Steamship Company freight offices will be located in the new building and the com pany vessels will use the dock under wharfage arrangement with the city. During the time that the structure is being built the Alaska Line ships are dock ing at the Pacific Steamship Com pany's wharf.