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The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Tom Sawyer By
Junior Theater

The world premier production
Of Mark Twain's famous novel.
Tom Sawyer" on the legitimate
stage will occur on November Is
at the Shubert Belasco.
The management Of the Ma
tional Junior, Theater 808 Seven
teenth st. N. W., have secured
the production rights by arrange
ment with the Mark Twain estate
and from Paul Kestor, who has
made q thrilling dramatic version
Of the well-known story. Prepa-
rations for launching the new
play are under way and on No
vember Is Tom Sawyer" viii
come to life.
The opening in Philadelphia
Of the National Junior Theater,
in affiliation with the Professional
Players, on October Is at the
Walnut Street Theater, with
Booth Tarkington'S "Penrod," was
an avowed success. With q
packed house and standing room
only the audience did not hesi-
tate. to show their delight il
verbal shouts. Philadelphia
proved that there is a definite
place in the theater Of today for
a chiidren's theater, and the
National Junior Theater is filling
this demand. Henry Hull, jr.,
now a member Of the company
played the title role in "Penrod."
The National Junior Theater
offers for its fourth season the
following productions, besides
Tom Sawyer" Barrie's "a Kiss
for Cinderella" 1.-THE Prince and
the Pauper," ,"The Good Little
Devil" and "The Wizard OF o."
The Washington times., 1930-11-03

UNA MERKEL tempt to en-
snare a daughter, trouble begins.
Una Merkel, who portrayed the
role of Ann Rutledge in Abraham
Lincoln, is cast in the lead, as
the beautiful young daughter Of
a brilliant writer. There is no
gainsaying that the new star is
beautiful, but her voice to me Is
not ideally adapted to the micro
phone. Otherwise her perform
,ance is acceptable.
The play, quite after Wright's
usual manner, runs along with
a goodly smattering Of melo-
drama, and a whole lot Of pic
turesque settings. A handsome
young artist John HollanO ,
falls madly in love with the girl.
thereafter the time is devoted
to his pursuit Of her, and, Of
co:.rse, his success. 1nterSpersed
T. >ughout with flashes Of excel
lent drama, Eyes Of the World"
may be counted to furnish enter
tainment Of a certain type, which
Is quite likely to appeal to many
theatergoers. Much depends upon
the individuals taste.
A large group of assisting play.
ers do well, in fact, it is these
lesser actors who make the show
whst it is.
Added features include a COM
edv which is rather an insult to
ones intelligence and a diversi-
fled news review by Graham Nc
Nance. Henry Floodas, at the
organ. gives q delightful selec-
tion, which completes the pro-
gram,-H, K.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
LATEST STAGE
NEWS FROM
NEW YORK

"A Smart Woman" a comedy
by John Charles Brownell, is to be
produced Immediately by william
A. Brady. The play will open at
the Boulevard Theatre, Jackson
Heights, on Monday, Nov. "a, with
q cast including Katherine Alex
ander, Alan Dinehart, Ernest Law
ford and Peggy Shannon, Mr..
Brownell is the author of "The
Nut Farm" seen here briefly last
Fail.
lone, Two, Three" His Ma
jesty's Car" and "Puppet Show"
ended their Broadway engage
ments Saturday night.
Grade Call" is the new title
for Crane Wilbur's play, previously
called Passion Preferred" The
play is now scheduled TO begin a
Chicago engagement on Nov. II
with cast including John Shee-
han, Frances Dale, Leneta Lane,
George Sweet, Lester Bernard and
John T. Dwyer.
"This Is New York" the new Ar
thur Hopkins production, is book
ed to open in Providence on Nov.
II and in Hartford three days
later before coming to Broadway
on November "a.
Lima Basquette, dancer, will be-
gin q tour Of the Loew circuit at
Loew's State on Saturday, Nov. Is.
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tween this pic.
ture and the
epochal "PaS-
sion," W h | c h
made three Ger
man film art
iSts--Pola Ne
gri, Emil jan
ningS and Ernst
Lubitsch idols
of A m e ca
overnight Pas
sion" also was
the story Of Du
Barry. N e gri
gave fire and
life to the role
of the nnilliner
who became the
~ khn
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
TALMADGE IN
FILM LIFE OF
DU BARRY

One by one, the stars Of yester-
year are beginning to gleam once
more in the Hollywood heavens.
"Du Barry, Woman of Passion"
at Loew's Palace, this week, is
made notable mainly by the re-
turn Of William Farnum to the
screen. The fact that Norma Tal-
madge stars is somehow Of minor
interest.
Fans with fair memories inevita-
bly, will draw q comparison be-
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
About Una MerkeI

Una Merkel, who Is featured Ia
Eyes Of the World" the 1nspira-
ticn- United Artists picture, show
ing at the Rialto Theater, made
her screen debut In the memor-
able role Of "Ann Rutledge" In
D. w. Griffith's Abraham Lin.
coln." Miss Merkel was born In
COVington. Ky.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
CANTOR STARS
IN GLORIOUS
"WHOOPEE"

When Mr.. Goldwyn wired Mr..
Ziegfeld Cor so the story goes)
and suggested that they get to-
gether on a musical production
for the screen, Ziggy wired back
"What'll we do, Sam2", to which
Sam answered Make .Whoopee,"
and "Whoopee" they made and
The Washington times., 1930-11-03

what a break
for the movie
goerS, renem-
bering that the
stage produc-
ton of this
gorgeous and
hilariously fun
ny show had
reached only
a limited num-
ber Of theaterS
outside of New
York.
With the
original cast al
most inta C t
The Washington times., 1930-11-03

ton by United
Artists, is now
showing at the
Rialto Theater.
The California
h i'll country
provides t. h Q
background for
this story Of
sincere noun
tain folk who
aold their wom-
en- in high re-
gard. When out
siderS CO m e
into their hab-
ttat and at!
The Washington times., 1930-11-03

of the funniest scenes. "a Col.
legiate Mirthquake," which com.
bined with Lee Hickman's rendi.
ton Of Justice" give sufficient
excuse for nyone's dropping IN
this week.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
DO You KnOw

That Hamilton McFadden, e
Fox director, founded the Harvard
Liberal Club and the National
Students Forum?
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
WRIGHT NOVEL
IS RIALTO'S.
FEATURE

eyes Of the World" Harold
Bell Wright's famous novel,
adapted to sound picture produc-
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Fighting Irish"

E1gnGl-l9 Af1Sn
j. M. Kerrigan, Irish character,
displays a calm, which, under the
circumstances. must be dangerous.
A short time ago Frank BorZage
promised him a part in Young
Sinners" II he would lose IL
pounds. With the aid Of steam
rooms, Kerrigan brought his weight
down to the desired poundage. But
the picture was postponed.
Within a few days, John Ford
said he might have a part for him
in 1.-THE Seas Beneath" If he were
10 pounds heavier. Kerrigan ate
heartily and brought his weight
back. Then Walter c. Kelley got
the part. .t..
Now, Frank Lloyd suggests that
there might be a part for Kerri'
gan in East Lynne" If he takes
off 10 pounds. ,.-
The actor grimly has returned
to the steam rooms.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Landmark Still Stands

Landmark Still Stands
Poverty Row" has passed on.
but one Of it's principal landmarks
still stands. It is q sidewalk bench,
erected by Hollywood drug store
for the convenience Of extras, who
used to haunt the row Of ram.
shackle studios near Sunset Boule-
ward and Cover. This seat was
black in color and bore the ipscrip-
ton: "Mourner's Bench"
It is little used now, as the
talkies have practically done away
with Poverty Row." Producers
who used to make feature pictures
iE five days for a total cost of
about $1,000 are now forced to rent
space in larger studios that have
sound equipment. The talkieS have
tripled the overhead Of the quckie
producer.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Busy Y Electrician

c. j. McPhillips, company cleo
trician of Subway Express" is
one stage hand who earns his
salary.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Love That

Il AUVC 1u8b
Bull Montana, who wrestled be-
fore he turned actor, has been
engaged as q special trainer for
Douglas Fairbanks during the
filming Of Reaching for the
Noon. Ann Harding is the
latest film star to fall for the
aviation craze. She and her hus-
band, Harry Bannister, are buy
ing a plane and the star insists
she win learn to pilot it. Pathe
may. have something to say about
that, however. !. Earle Foxe, eM
heavy, has lit boys enrolled In
his military school. Janet Gay
nor win sing after all IN her new
picture, "The Man Who Came
Back" The public's, due for .
shock when Janet Is revealed IN
this thriller as a dope fiend.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
Main Street Enterprise

ANASSAA@ OSA Wv AA~SS~A ApS~~
The town of Sonora. Calf, has
become scenery conscious. With
practically every motion picture
studio sending companies there
on location, several Sonora busi-
ness men have formed Motion
Picture Cooperative Association"
They have hired cameramen to
make still pictures Of all the
scenic spots in the district. These
photographs have been put in an
album and every Hollywood
studio has been furnished with a
copy.
AS a result Of this enterprise,
10 pictures have been filmed near
Sonora since February. Para
mounts stampede" Is the latest.
Other spots favored Of loca-
ton companies are Truckee,
where most of the natural snow
scenes are taken, and Oxnard,
where ideal desert shots can be
obtained. :.
The Washington times., 1930-11-03
MURNAU BACK
ON COAST TO
DIRECT
By HARRISON CARROLL
tcopyrlRht, 1880, Premier
avndicmta, Ine.l

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 3.-After
a long absence, r. w. Murnau.
one of the great names Of the
silent pictures. is back in Holly
wood. His presence Is known
to few, and, as he is stunning
publicity, he doubtless won't ap-
preciate this story. But news
Is news.
Before the advent Of the talk
ing films, Murnau directed The
Last Laugh" in Germany, starring
Emil Jannings, and the lovely,
mystic Sunrise" for Fox.
OF late, he has been engaged
In a Him venture with Robert
Flaherty in the South Seas. The
two have made o silent picture
there, and Murnau plans to re-
turn to Tahiti to make his nome.
Like Gauguin, he is fascinated
with the beauty Of the island.
The director plans to do one
or two pictures a year IN the
South seas,
Murnau's voyage across the
Pacific was accomplished In
romantic fashion. He sailed In q
6O-foot boat, and has returned
the same way. He Is ciose'
mouthed on the purpose Of his
visit to HOLLYWOOD.
Fair Warning
The other noon Harry Brand,
who writes publicity for United
Artists, strolled past the execu
tive offices with o half dozen
newspaper writers In tow.
Sol Lesser appeared. What Is
this?" he asked, "a convention2"
You'll think so." piped Harry,
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
COMMITTEE TO LEAVE: SEATTLE
 ON AUGUST IS
Investigators of Senate to
 Study Alaska Railroad Case Next Month

The Senatorial Committee ap- pointed to investigate the Alaska Railroad will leave Seattle on Au- gust 16 for Seward, travelling on the steamer Aleutian, according to a letter received hcrc by United States Marshal from Senator John Thcmas, Idaho, who is a member of the Committee.
 Other members are: Senator R. B. Howell, Nebraska, and Senator John B Kendriek of Wyoming Senator Howell is Chairman. Mar shal White will go to Ketchikan to meet Senator Thomas and ac- company him back to this city.
 The Committee will be met here by Gov Parks who, it is under stood, probably will accompany it to the Westward and go over the Alaska Railroad with it. General Manager o. F. Ohlson and Ernest Walker Sawyer, Special Represen- tative of the Alaska Railroad, will meet the party at Seward and take it over the road.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
NO SUNDAY REST GIVEN SAL MON
Catch es Total 43,50O Pounds Halibut
 Fishermen Idle

Salmon fishermen were diligent in following their calling over the weekend. Their catches totallad 43.5C0 pounds.
 For the New England Fish Com pany the Ina brought 10000 pounds for the Marlyn Fish Com pany, the Emma, Capt. Tom Ness, unlcaded 22C00 pounds; for the At lantic and Pacific, the Erma, Capt. Ed Doyle, had 1900 pounds, and the Seltic, Capt. Henry Moy, 10,- GOO pounds.
 The steamship Northland, on de- parting for the South early yes terday morning took to Seattle ten boxes of frozen and six tierces of mild-cured salmon n for the At lantic and Pacific and four tierces of mild-cured salmon for Melchoir, Armstrong and Dessau.
 Halibut fishermen enjoyed a rest Sunday. There was no halibut re- ccipts yesterday or today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

BOSTON. For the first time in B years, the famous old frigatc Constitution soon will leave the Boston navy yard
 It will be sleek, stalwart craft that will dig it's stern old bow into the waves 1t pierced generations ago when it .roamed the sea in disdain of any foe.
 school children's contributions have aided materially in making possible the transformation of the historic "Old Ironsides" into a sea- worthy craft.
 She will be taken to the dry dock at South Boston, where gigantic cranes will lift and set in place on her decks the huge masts belonging to the ship.
 Within a year the Constitution is expected to be ready to sail on tour of the nations leading ports. Lieut.. John A. Lord, last of the United States navy's wooden ship constructors, believes the frigate will be ready for public display by that time.
 It's crew will contain a nucleus of men familiar with the care and handling Of square rigged ships. But "Old Ironsides' will not sail under her own power as in the olden days. Instead she will be lowed by a naval tug or q mine sweeper.
 Old fittings, even whale oil lamps. will be used by the modern crew.
 The transformation of Old Iron sides is going forward swiftly, so rapidly that changes in it's appear ance can be noted from week to week.
 Pannelled cabins, fore and aft, are taking form on her gun decks, duplicates of the rooms in which ccmmodores and even ambassadors travelled in state years ago. Lieut.. Lords research unearthed an old sketch showing the original con- struction of the after-cabin and from this he has worked out his plans.
 The after cabin will have an umbrella skyllght." unique in mod ern marine architecture.
 The gun ports await the installa- ton of the old artillery.
 Old Ironsides is 204 feet long and has a beam of 45 feet. Fully manned, she carries 450 men.
 Her masts will tower 185 feet from the load water line to the main truck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

Miss Caroline Todd announces that she will be ready to receive pupils on Monday, July 21st. NS
 While in the East, Miss Todd studied under Arthur Foote and F. Addison Porter, besides obsery- ing work under various teachers. However, her work under MT. POT ter, who compiled the New England Conservatory Normal Course, has enabled her to give a keen insight into ten methods of that famous school, along with other modern ideas of relaxed weights which is so widely permeating piano tech nic, all of which will be presented to her pupils.
 Miss Todd Is a,so prepared to take pupils in Dramatic Expression, through which faulty speech, in- correct pronunciation and accent can be corrected as well as giving the student a keen enjoyment and understanding of great masterpieces in literature
 Her studio is temporarily located at the Channel Apartments. Call 436 adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
ATTYGEN MTcH11 ANDREW N cAMpeE11 CHApres H Tur7re

WASHINGTON = In advocating immediate repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, Major Maurice. Camp he'll, retiring Prohibition Adminis- trator of New York, nas started what may develop into an earth . quake in State and National poli- tics.
 The announcement was made jCt as the Federal Grand Jury was handing down presentment charg- ing 'laxity" and "onfeasanse" in the local Prohibition Bureau unde, Campbell.
 Coming on the heels cf the over- whelming wet" primary victory of Dwight Morrow, the unexpecte,, statement by Campbell that en- forcement is being used as a po- iltical football and that "prohibi- tion is not the logical solution for temperance" has rocked dry strong holds all over the country.
 A Senatorial investigation of thn majors charges is one of the im-. portant developments promised Meanwhile charges and counter charges are being tossed back and forth by the gentlemen who have been assigned to mop up" that wringing wet metropolis, New York
 The most debated part of the resigning dry chiefs statement is: There are certain brewery, whis-- key and alcohol permits that local politicians and certain Administra- tion officials at Washington feel must be stored in order to secure necessary support for the Republi- can ticket in New York this Fall"
 This brought a howl of rage from Seymour bowman, Assistant Secre- tary of the Treasury in charge of Prohibition. MT. Lowman, formerly Lieut.. Governor in New York, de- clared in answer to this that If he Campbell permitted politic-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

ians or anyone else to influence ais acts, it shows his weakness and lack of character
 Lcwman added, "his statement sounds to me like the statement of a sorehead.'
 Federal District Attorney Charles E. Futile, about whom Campbell cast the following none too subtle hint castigating United Staets at torneys with political aspirations whose success depends on the ap- prcval of local politicians" and whom he charged "incited the Grand Jury to make this unfound cd representation" was infuriated, and denied all the charges.
 Futile is reported as an aspirant for the Republican Gubernatoriel nomination this Fall. But ex-Sena- tor James w. Wadsworth, a staunch wet and another Republican with Gubernatorial ambition, yelle d, Hip hip, hooray!' at the news, and added that Campbell mes. certainly knows the Prohibition sit pation most intimately" Meanwhile in Washington, Sena tor T. H. Caraway, an ardent dry" Democrat from Arkansas, declared he would see that the Campbell statement is brought before ths Senate Judiciary Committee at once.
 Andrew McCampbeu who suc- ceeded the major in office when was turned over from the Treasury Department to the of Justice, announced, T believe in Prohibition and that it can be enforced here in New York
 Whatever else these interested officials can be charged with doing, they are certainly not ignoring Campbell's swan song blast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
Radio Board Will Hold
 - Hearings Over Country

WASHINGTON, July 21.-A series of hearings over the country will be held by the Federal Radio Com mission during the summer months.
 Tentative arrangements have been made for Commissioners Skyes and Robinson to be in Seattle during the middle of July. After hearings there, they are expected to go to Los Angeles and other places on the Pacific Coast to consider ap- plications for new stations and pe- titions looking to the modification Of old ones.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
CALIFORNIA LEADS U. S.
 WITH LICENSED PILOTS

WASHINGTON, July 21.-Cali- fornia, with 2,244 licensed pilots, leads the country with federally recognized fliers. New York, with 1,153 licensed pilots is the only oth- CT state above the 1000 mark.
 Nevada and Vermont with five licensed pilots each, have the least.
 The entire country, including possessions, has II ,499 licensed fli- CTS. Women pilots total 197.
 Transport pilots outnumber li- censed private fliers, 5,O67 to 4,565. There are 6,819 licensed aircraft.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21
BERLIN RAISES FLOWERS
 AT CITY POWER PLANTS

BERLIN July 21.-Flower raising has become side i.ne to gener- ating electric current.
 The city of Berlin has built a number of hothouses near it's elec- tric power plants and pumping sta- tions. These hothouses are heated with the waste steam from the power houses and in them flowers are raised.
 Results have exceeded expecta-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

P. w. Langenfeld of the Asso- ciated Fur Farms of New Hol- stein, Wis, who has been here for more than a week with his business associate, B. N. Stiefvat- q, inspecting fur farms in the Mendenhall Valley, returned to Ju- neau today from trip to Haines and Skagway. MT. Langenfeld vis- iIed fur farms in those areas. He and MT. Stiefvater will leave for the Westward in a day or so.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

NOIE-Observaions stations Jx mean Cordova and Fairbanks at a. m and 8 D.
 
 The pressure low in the Gulf Alaska and the terror end lowest in Yukon moderately Aleutian Islands and Souaasern Alaska mas Iaen Southern coudiness in the Territory temperature lower on Seward Peninsula little during past twenty -four hours BsMs ssf&s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

Mrs. Margaret A. Hardwick of Brookline, Mass, who was here Saturday on her yacht Arcadia, attended the dance Saturday even ing in Elks Hall. She was accom- panied by women members of her party and several of the yachts officers The vessel left here Sun- day for Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

tions in that imports of flowers from Holland and Southern France have decreased considerably
 The new enterprise thus helps to improve the German trade bal ance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-07-21

Louis Jelcvich, fisherman f Todd, experienced an infection e one of his arms last week and en- tered St. Anns Hospital yester day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-10

the slightest proof otherwise. French writer's
universally spell the name dare today, and 1t
is not likely that they will change this practice
now.
Several contemporaries of Joan wrote that
she was short and sturdy and had black hair
This description seems to be the most authentic
one available. The testimony about the color
Of her eyes is very conflicting.
There has always been much dispute about
the style Of her Golf, but Adrien Harmand,
noted French expert on ancient costumes, has
apparently settled that in a book, Jeanne
dare. Her Costumes and Her Armor," just pub
lished by Ernest Leroux, Paris. He declares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-10

thing. In her own time, her correct name was
Jehanne Dare, Jehanne being the old form of
Jeanne. For more than 400 years after her
death the family name was written Dare, but
then some writer's who wanted to pretend that
she was Of noble origin added an apostrophe
after the 3D." The significance is that in
France the prefix de" or merely d with
aposthrophe when the next letter following Is
q vowel Is q mark of noblesse, just like the
German "von." 1t is translated "of." The
correct English spelling is simply Jeanne Cor
joan Dare, and the "of" now inserted Is pure
pretension. In reality, both of her parents
were of lowly peasant origin, and there is not