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The Washington times., 1930-05-12
MRS. FISKE IN
"THERIVALS"

Washington is only one
night stand, so far as Mrs.
FiSke and her company in
THE Rivals" are concerned.
So, If you missed this peren-
nially youthful comedy by the
late Richard Brinsley Sheridan
at the National last evening,
you must journey afield to en-
joy it. Tonight S. E. Cochran
and Clifford Brooke. as is their
custom, present the National
Players again, their current
vehicle being Salt Water"
The Rivals" is hardly a
play to require detailed &C.
count as to plot, or scholarly
criticisms as to its possible
chances on Broadway. 1t has
made the grade for 155 years
or thereabouts, and is still
doing very we'll, thank you.
1t is one of four plays, Of
the period between the Eliza.
bethan drama and modern
times, that still holds the
boards, and in my own humble
opinion, the livest of the lot.
Sheridan had that happy ability
to write not only for his own
times but for later generations,
for his characters are human
and understandable today.
OF the cast that appeared
last night. little need be said.
It's members are honored per
sonageS in our theater; their
names stand for ability and
artistry.
Mrs. Fiske finds one of her
best roles as Mrs. Malapl op.
Rollo Peters is excellent as Cap
tain Jack Absolute. John Craig
might perhaps have been a bit
more fiery as his father, but it
is pleasant to see him again.
And SO we might go on through
the list Georgette Cohan.
James T. Powers, Pedro de Cor
doba, George TawG Damn Nal
10y and those charming young
women, Betty Linley and Marg.
cry Maude.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
Glen Echo Park Has
Gala 1880 Opening

Glen Echo Park, Washing
tons foremost amusement re-
sort, opened Saturday for the
1880 season, a capacity crowd
in attendance. From noon until
closing time, and again yester-
day, the familiar whirr and
roar of the many amusement
devices could be heard once
again.
Fans found the coasters and
ather larger amuSementS more
thrilling than ever, for all the
rides have been made pep
pier" than ever. AS if the cater
pillar, carousel. old mill, aero,
plane swing, whip, shooter,
derby racer. and other amuSe
ments were not enough. the
management has installed a
giant Ferris wheel. nearly 100
feet high. and beautifully IL
Illuminated.
Another attraction is a mag
nificent electric fountain, dis
playing its colorful water
sprays every night from now
on. These sprays flow from a
series of jets, electrically oper-
ated, and form various designs
while in operation, and play
up to a height of Is feet.
A visit to the midway, the
penny arcade, and other places
discloses many new improve
ments and dozens of new fun
makers for young and old.
AS might be expected, Nc.
Williams and his orchestra
came in for a big hand. and
the popular ballroom ushered
in the new season in great
style. The floor was in it's
usual fine condition, and very
much occupied from $50 until
closing time Saturday. The
large number of cars at the
park is evidence that the new
low parking rate has made a
hit, and service by the Wash.
ington Railway and Electric
Company was all that could
be desired.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
When The Feature Is
Shown On The Screen

R,K.O.KEITH'S-Bert Wheeler
and Robert Woolsey in The
Cuckoos." At 1918 a. m. 1870,
3:2O, $40, 7:25 and $3.50 p. m.
PALACE-Ramon Novarro in
I'm Gay Madrid" At l1:55 a.
M, 2:l5, 4:4O, 1885 and s:55 p.
m.
EARLE-Bernice Claire and
Alexander Gray in Song OF
the Flame" At 1l:45 a. M,
1:45, $50, 5:45, 7:5O and $50
p. m.
FOX-El Brendel in The
Golden Calf" At 1929, @2:4O
4:45. 7:55 and 10 p. m.
RIALTO-Paul Whit e mans
King of Jazz Revue" At ll:20,
1920, 1920, $40, 1920 and 9:2O
p. m.
METROPOLITAN - w n n e
Lightner and Joe Brown in
Hold Everything" At ll:17 a.
M, 1888, 2:41, 4:23, sos, T48
and 9:32. p. m.
COLUMBIA-Norm Shearer
in The Divorce" At 1875, 1885,
$40, $40, 7:40 and $40 p. m
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
Lightner Brown
Team Scores Hit

Hold Everything" the Winnie
Lightner-Joe E. Brown riot of
fun, goes into a second week at
the Metropolitan, with no sign
of let-up in laughs.
Those who have seen Winnie
Lightner in "Golddiggers of
Broadway" and She Couldn't
Say No" know how funny she
can be. Those who have seen
Joe E. Brown in Sally" know
how the manipulation of his
cave-like mouth can strain the
sides, but until you see the two
of them together, you can have
no idea of the humor of the
perfect team.
Georges Carpenter, the French
actor-boXer and Sally O'Neil pro.
vide the more serious aspect in
the love making. Incidentally
there is plenty of action in the
fight sequences in which Carpen.
tier appear and laughs in those
in which Brown Is seen.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

DOROTHY LEE country, with a
pair of light-fingered fortune
tellers looking for a break. Wool
sey meets a wealthy widow, and
Wheeler a lovely lass, who has
been brought up by gypsies. The
widow, however, will not "yeS"
Woolsey, until she has married
her daughter June, to a title.
When June's true love arrives, a
rejected baron has her kidnapped.
Woolsey and Wheeler, through
the latter's gypsy sweetheart,
learn the baron'S Mexican retreat.
Suddenly heros of the hour, they
stage a riotouS rescue.
Jobyna Rowland, six feet two,
every inch a Jolly good fellow
makes the widow zestfully real;
Dorothy Lee is a bewitching in
genue, and Ivan Lebedeff an in
triguing baron. Hugh Trevor and
June Clyde are the charming
young lovers. Marguerite Padula.
whose rich contralto voice adorned
Hit the Deck" portrays sing
ing gypsy queen and Mitchell
Lewis a knife throwing menace.
This unusual musical comedy
creates an avalanche of laughs
no one can afford to miss.
Fred Clark's R-K-Ohan'S in an
attractively arranged overture,
Pathe Review and newsreel COM
plete the excellent bill.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

this movie, too. Jack Mulhall,
this reviewer blushingly admits,
is as usual heart-breaker. Rich
ard Keene does a thoroughly
human bit as Marjorie's boy
friend.
El Brendel needs no comment.
Already associated with a certain
brand of foolishness. Brendel can
be counted upon for round after
round of jollity. Such effective
scenes as the show within the
show numbers would be i'm
meaSurably enhanced if in color.
The song numbers, catchy and
tuneful are You Gotta Be. Mod
ernistic," Maybe Someday," Can
Help It." Telling the World
About You" and "A Picture No
Artist Can Paint"
Fox news shows some wonder
full views of the recent solar
eclipse, taken at Lick Observatory
And speaking of pictures, the
flashes for next weeks attraction
High Society Blues" co-starring
Janet Gaynor and Charles Far
rell, make a feature in them
selves. the like of which we'll
wager will do much toward pack
ing the house.
Alexander Callum presides over
the Irish speciality, contributing
a song, Molly" in his usual
sincere style. Born and Law
renee; Way Watts and Armida;
Moran and Weston; Doris Nierly;
Franklin Record, and the Fox
ballet all contribute to the "ur
and melody.-H.K.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
PRISON STORY
FOR M-G-M

For number of years, motion
picture producers have dreamed
of making a mighty picture de-
picting life within the gray walls
of a great prison. There were
many obstacles to be overcome
Such picture would cost a
tremendous amount of money.
The story would have to be ap-
pealing and ympathetic even
though it's principal characters
were criminals. It would be
difficult to successfully interpret
many of the scenes on the silent
screen. The advent of sound
solved the latter problem.
For two years, Frances Marion
had longed to write scenario
on this engrossing subject. Metro
Goldwyn will make one. 1t was
particularly fortunate that
George Hill W S decided upon as
the director of the proposed
prison story as Frances Marion
about this time had become the
wife of Mr.. Hill. Together they
WOAh AlSAAC uAAA NAS uPOAL CAlC
idea.
The result was one OF the
most sensational and thrilling
scenarios ever written which Mr.
Hill has transferred to the talk
ing motion picture screen with
al the forceful drama of which
he is a past master. The story
was called The Big House.
Soon it will be shown in leading
theaters throughout the country
One of the most remarkable
casts ever presented in a pic
ture has been selected for THE
Big House" 1t is headed by
Wallace Beery, who has one o.
the most powerful roles of hi!
career, that of a murderer Serv
ing a life term in THE Bis
House" 1t is this lifer whC
heads the prison intrigues anC
leads a revolt, which is one o.
the great scenes of the picture
among the other principals arr
Chester Morris, Robert Mont
gomery, Lewis Stone. George
Marion. j. C. Nugent. Karl Dane
Leila HyamS. Ed+ie L"r1h""t ant
Dewitt Jennt~c7. More tina,
2000 others are seen in thi
sensa tional picture.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

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rundown and in very bad physi,
cal condition. my stomach was
weak. I suffered from nervous in.
digestion. and my system was full
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cines, finally I saw DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery adver-
tised as being good for anyone in
my condition. 1 did not waste
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and it relieved me of my weak
stomach and nervous indigestion
strengthened me and built up my
entire system to a most natural
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tablets.
Send 10c for trial package oi
tablets to DR.. Pierce's InValids
Hotel. Buffalo, N. Y. Describe
YOUR symptoms plainly and brictlJ
if you desire medical advice, free
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
Shearer Film Is
Held Over

Any picture that can boast a
cast of Norma Shearer, Chester
Morris. Conrad Nagel and RoDert
Montgomery. is certain to have
good acting. Add to this the
fact that Divorce" has good
story. and it is not hard to under
stand why the Columbia is hold
ing the show for a second week.
After she WedS Morris, leaving
Nagel out in the cold, the bride
thinks she has found happiness,
until the night of their third
wedding anniversary. 1t is tren
that she learns that he has been
untrue. She forgives him after
he bcgs her to be "broadmindCd." "
Norma, however, broodS over
her knowledge, and while he is
out of town she steps out, When
he returns she tells him ali, but
he will not forgive her. They Gi
Torce and set out to try TO make
a mess out of their lives. This
aim is Just about fulfilled. when
Conrad Nagel meets his old
sweetheart and pulls her out of
the rut
Finally. when it seems that all
hope is gone she realizes that
happiness. once lost, may return.
Norma Shearer is the same
ideal actress, both pretty and
talented. Chester Morris bears
out all the good things said
about him after his performance
in THE Case of Sergeant Girls
cha" Without the splendid voice
and ability of Conrad Nagel. a
talking picture would not seem
natural Robert Montgomery sup
~lioS the humorous touches.
! A LauralHardy Coma'!v and
Hearst Metrotone News complete
| the bill.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
HARDING SOUGHT AS STAR FOR EDNA FERBER FILM STORY
GGynOr and Farrell
Team Hare Nen One

Janet Gaynor and Charles Far
rell come back to the Fox The.
ater next week in what has been
termed an even greater picture
than Sunny Side Up"
Their newest romance is High
Society Blues" and everywhere it
has been shown everybody is
unanimous in stating that the
original intention has been car
ried out-that it is better than
Sunny Side Up" That's saying
something, too.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
BRENDEL'SFUN
IS FEATURE
AT FOX

Light, engaging, entertaining,
the bill at the Fox may be
heartily recommended for that
tired feeling which spring is apt
to bring on, as it is just enough
of this and enough Of that to
insure a pleasant hour or two.
THE Golden Calf" film, and
Idea in Green" stage, combined
with a beautiful overture, Won
Suppe's Morning, Noon and
Night" makes for a triple header,
worthy of note.
THE Golden Calf" It's true is
another Semi-muSical comedy with
hackneyed semblance of plot and
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

menus are De- DOROTHY JORDAN
ing made for wedding when a
snake appears in this paradise,
charming dancer from Madrid
who needed no second invitation
from Ricardo to drive down and
cheer him up (this in moment
of doubt. OF course it ends
nicely and we see the happy
pair, rid of the menace which al
most ruined their happiness,
started on their honeymoon.
The plot is negligible and the
continuity ragged, but the NoVar-
70 fans will be pleased with the
appeal of the youthful serenader,
for in this picture he sings sew
eral numbers, both solo and with
a male chorus, that justify the
MG-M slogan that his is the
colder, voice OF the silver
In support are Dorothy Jordan,
Lottice Howell and dear. little old
Beryl Mercer remember her with
Gary Cooper in Seven Days
Leave"?)
The stage offers "RuSsiantics," "
a wildly colored presentation fea-
turing Dave Apollon, versatile m.
C. who introduces Danzi GoOdell,
Burns and Swanson, Betsy Reese
and the Chester Hale ensemble,
dancers all. with the cream Of
the applause going to Miss Betsy
Reese, toe dancer. The Royal
Filipino Orchestra directed by
Apollon gives a delightful inter
pretation of Dance Of the
Hours"
| Charley Gaige at the console,
Mr.. Borjes conducting the over
ture and Hearst Metrotone news
reel, complete the program!
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
SHOW
LAUGH RIOT

RK-O Keith's current feature
The Cuckoos, is a magnificent
Radio production made for mirth.
This phonoplay has enough spicy
novelty to hold the interest of
tickle public throughout, and
ends in refreshing relaxation.
A colossal cast is topped by
Bert Wheeler and Bob Woolsey,
the testers of Rio Rita" who
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
Morris Gets q Wish,
He Wins the Girl

Chester Morris, who plays op
posite Norma Shearer in The
Divorce, now playing the sec.
ond week at Loew'S Columbia, has
his wish at last. For the first
time in his career in pictures he
gets the girl and does not get
shot or hung.
In 10 pictures in which he has
appeared, he died In seven
faded into oblivion in one and
managed in a fashion to get a
little break" in two,
AnVEPTISFMFNT
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
damaged Souls NOW
PLduinQ Fourth Week

Hailed as the picture that
dares to tell the truth, Dam
aged Souls" Public Welfare
Pictures Corporations latest
drama of sex and hygiene. con-
tinues it's showing at the Little.
Beginning today it will be for
women cnly.
Damaged Souls" is the orig
inal work of Curt Won Resarf.
who. in common with Public
Welfare, has made deep
study of vice conditions in the
bigger cities.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12


W h oS e chief
pa S time ap-
pears to b e
playing around
the night clubs,
is taken in
hand by his
father and sent
to another city
in Spain o
complete hi S
law course. He
meets and woos
the daughter
of his fathers
old friend, and
fin al arrange
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

o l o 6 S o M OUT
into a pair of
such a rarely
rich nature, it
pre- d ominates
languiShing ro-
nance, catchy
music, thrilling
action, glamor-
ouS d a n C | n g
a n d brilliant
technicolor Sc
quenceS.
I he picture
opens down in
t hR romantic
Rio Crane d e
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
NOVARRO IN A
ROMANCE OF
SPAIN

Ramon Novarro's latest talk
ing-singing picture with the
CHEEKY title I'm Gay Madrid" is
running currently at Loew'S
Palace and will establish the pop
ularity of the star. 1t isn't his
best picture, but is amusing and
has not a little drama.
The story of a CAV cahalla
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
Lovely Limbs

The scenery in The Golden
Calf" is mostly provided by
lovely limbs of fair damSels
Doubters can check up on. this
by sojourning to the Fox The
ater this week.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

nJLle Oh novelty
or originality.
o W ing to a
splendid cast 1t
comes out some
where near the
top. Sue Carol,
that charming
little givl, looks
even less grown
up but more
adorable t h a n
ever in a role
of $3.50 qualifi-
cations. Mar
jorie w h / t e
takes a pretty
high place in
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
RICHARD DIX
WILL PLAY
HERO
BY DOROTHY HERZOG,
Copyright, 1880, Premier
Syndicate. Incl


HOLLYWOOD, Calf. May IL
The safe and insane rumor
route brings static to mine ears
which clears sufficiently for me
to tune in on the ah-ha that Ann
Harding is wanted for the leading
fem role of Sabra in "Cimar-
ron" R-K-O is going to make
this Edna Ferber romance, you
know, with Richard Dix as Hero
Yanci. Miss Harding is very
much in demand these days.
Maybe her own company (Pathe)
can spare her. Maybe not.
In this column the other day
1t was stated that BeSS Schlank,
one of the most prominent mo-
distes of Hollywood, has gone
into bankruptcy. This report was
erroneous. Miss Schlank has not
gone into bankruptcy and is not
involved in any bankruptcy or
insolvency proceedings. She is
opening a new branch store and
will also continue to carry on her
business in her present quarters
on Hollywood Boulevard.
I welcome the opportunity to
correct this error and to assure
readers that Miss Schlank is con-
tinuing in business as usual. ReSs
Schlank has been outstanding in
her line in Hollywood for many
years. She is the owner Of the
building on Hollywood Boulevard
in which her main store is To-
Gated.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12
ChattertOn Ill

ChattertOn Ill
The curiously damp, cold
weather we've been enjoying Of
late has tailed it's list of cold
victims. Ruth Chatterton is Ihe
latest. Miss Chatterton started
off with an old-faShioned cold
that proceeded to gain affluence
and now has knocked her for the
w-k loop. Speculation as to the
weather-we always speculate
when the sun isn't shining as
uSual"-fixed the blame on the
recent eclipse. Table jouStleTS
contend when the sun lost Itself
fer one dramatic moment behind
the moon the elements suffered
dyspepsia of some form or an
other and has been taking its
evil disposition out in rains and
chills. I don't know. This is
merely offered because I do raw
tsh weather talk.
Antonio Moreno has come into
his own with the talkies. Tony is
going for Spanish versions with
Vim and Wigor. He vivified "One
Man Kiss" for first National, and
is now doing right by THE Bad
Man" These Spanish picture YER
sions sew ur Spain. Spanish
speaking colonies, and South
America for the boy.
Hither g. Yon; James Rennie,
imported under contract to out
loud bow in The Girl of the
Golden West" is Dorothy Gish's
husband. Some talk that Dorothy
may come out this summer
Lillian Glsh, you know, has been
launched on New York's Broad
way in a show, and is doing right
smart. according to printed dis
sertations reaching this distant
Klondike. The opening of
the baseball season hereabouts
hasn't created a stir in the colony.
Pears boxing. wrestling, and foot
ball - particularly football-are
the favorite pay-as-you-enter sports
to flick-ites.
Well, I'll be seeing you.
The Washington times., 1930-05-12

ADVERTISEMENT
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04
RECKLESS DRIVING
CHARGE IS FILED
AGAINST YOUTH

Harry Haythornewmtc, 10 Wa'
CHARGED with reckless driving IN y
complaint filed yesterday in the
Holtville Justice court by James a.
Ross of Seal Heights, whose wife
died at q local hospital last sal
urdav afternoon from injuries re
ceivcd in an automobile accident
near Midway Wells, when the Ross
car was struck hy one driven by
HIavthorrcwhitc. who is said to have
fallen asleep at the wheel. Fol
lowing hearing yesterday. the ease
was turned over TO the juvenile ao-
9artment of the superior court.
Y. c. Johnston, l., owner Of the
car driven by Havthornewhite, ana
charged with reckless driving IN
complaint filed here following the
accident. was bound over to juvenile
court Yesterday morning by Judge l..
Mavfield. The two youths and W..
G. Adams, 16, Johnston hals-
brother. who was released Tuesday,
are all high school students OF Bis
bee, Arizona.
Johnston and Haythorncwhite
were scheduled to appear for trial
before Judge Vaughn Thompson IN
the superior court this afternoon
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04
At Pittsbur 81
American
Az New York

At New York
Washington 100 00l 0l0-- !
New Yorl; 200 900 600 > G /
Uadlcy aud spencer; Johnson and
Dickcy.
Cleveland 1Ol 100 000-3 9 3
Chicago ........ 020 600 600 , 3 ,
Hudlin and l.. Sewcll; Caraway,
Moore, Thomas and Grouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04
FURTHER CUT in
OIL PRODUCTION
IS RECOMMENDED

LOS ANGELES. Sept. (. UP
\ report urging $4,000 barrel re
ductiou in California's daily oil
output was ready for presentation
today to the general committee of
The California Oil and Gas associa-
tiou in meeting here.
Approval of the reduction was
forecast by the associations fact
finding committee, which made the
recommendation as a means of sta
bllizing the state petroleum indus
try. The present allowable daily
production rate is $4,000 barrels
but this must be reduced to 80,
eco barrels, according 70 the com
mittce's estimate.
Z he new curtailment was called
for Yesterday after the general com
mittcc learned the states estimated
daily potential had been raised to
l.lS2 .0Q0 barrels, an increase of
5000 barrels over the potential in
force the latter part of August. If
the reduction wins approval II will
mean a curtailment Of 80 per cent
in the states potential production,
oil men said.
Edwin Higgins. chairman of the
fact finding committee. declared
the drastic reduction WAS eSsentla
because of drop in anticipated
summer gasoline sales and the re-
fusal OF certain independent produc,
ers to participate in the general
conservation program.
The committee represents 70 per
cent of the states producers and
refiners. but unsettled conditions in
some fields, notably at Venice
Calf. have caused difficulties, II
was asserted. The Venice situation
resulted from an invasion of hde'
pendents, according TO Higgins.
All the major fields will be re-
duccd further under the new plan
with Kettleman Hills in the lead
Its present cut of S4.3 per cent un
der potential would be increased to
90 per cent.
The curtailment program, marked
bv court contests and appeals to
Government officials for interven-
ton. was inaugurated to reduce the
heavy stocks of stored petroleum
The oil was being produced IN eX'
cess Of the demand and operators
faced the alternative of accepting
lowered prices or cutting produc
ton. At the time the statewide
plan was put in force rcfiners were
experiencing difficulty in securing
enough storage tanks.
Secretary of the Interior Wilbur
took an active part in bringing the
Kettlcman Hills and other refinerS
into agreement on a reduction plan
made difficult because the field also
produced large quantities of gas.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04
Meyer Is Chosen
To Head Banks

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4. UP
President Hoover has decided to ap-
point Eugene Meyer, Jr., former
head of the federal farm loan board,
as governor Of the federal reserve
board, it was learned athoritatively
today.
Meyer would succeed Governor
Roy a. Young, who resigned recent
ly to become governor Of the Boston
Federal Reserve Bank.
His appointment, however must
await the retirement Of Edmund
Platt member of the board from the
New York district, which is expect
ed. The law permits only onc NON
Der from each Of the - federal re-
serve districts and Meyer is from
New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04

adc, in which the choicest farm an
imals Of the west participated.
A second feature today at the
state fair was the attendance Of
Rotarians from all sections of the
state The annual Rotarian dinner
will be held on the fair grounds to
night.
Two more flower competition
awards We're given to san Mateo
county in the sweet peas and straw
flowers classes. San Luis Ohispo
placed second in the sweet peas di-
vision and Napa county placed sec
ond in the strawflower classifica-
ton.
Solano won the sweepstakes
award for its display Of bees and
honey.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-09-04
CANDIDATES FILE
AFFIDAVITS FOR
ELECTION COSTS

With primary election activity a
thing of the past, candidates for
various offices in Imperial County,
successful and unsuccessful alike,
were filing affidavits of their cam
paign costs with the office of the
county clerk yesterday. Five can
didates listed their records. whlle
there are still large number vet
10 be turned in.
The following constitutes the
names of candidates and their cleo
lion costs. filed Yesterday:
Elmer W. Heald, candidate for re-
election to the office of county at
tornev, spent a total of $7SS.4o;
Calvin G. Mosseau, candidate for