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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
70 STUDENTS HELD
AFTER rum RAID
DiSorderIy Conduct Charges
i. Likely to Be Filed Against
Michigan Men.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ANN ARBOR, Mich, February H.
University and county authorities were
preparing today to determine what dis
culinary action should be taken against
10 University of Michigan students,
members Of flve Greek letter frater-
mites, In whose houses quantities OF
liquor were seized in a series OF sur
prise raids yesterday.
The Committee on Student Affairs
of the university senate has been sum-
moned for a meeting this afternoon
to consider the matter, while the stu
dents are to appear in Justice Court
at 10 am. tomorrow to learn what
formal charges, If any, are to be pre-
ferred against them.
County Prosecutor Albert Rapp said
last night he had been too busy with
a student bootlegger case to give care
full thought to the fraternity house
raids, but that he believed no more
serious charges than disorderly con-
duct would be preferred.
Prosecutor Rapp said his Office was
more concerned with apprehending the
bootleggerS who had furnished the
liquor found in the fraternity. houses
and seized in previous raids about the
campus. Arrest of one alleged boot
logger, Joseph Looney, and a young
companion, Shirley O'Toole, precipi-
tated yesterdays raids.
Preliminary action on another campus
liquor case was completed yesterday
afternoon when Orie Brown, Spencer,
Iowa, law student at the university,
was bound over to Circuit Court by
Justice Jay Payne on charge of pos
sessing liquor for sale.
Prosecutor Rapp said Brown, with
Alan Thompson, non-student, and Rob-
ert Custer, student in the School of
Education, who were arrested at the
same time, would be arraigned in Cir
cult Court probably Saturday. Thomp-
son and Custer who are from Marion,
Ind. are charged with possessing liquor
without the intent -to-sell clause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
FORT RAPS CONGRESS
ON CLOAKED ISLANDER
Assails Use of Immunity Rule by
Character Assassins" and
Asks Gag Body.

Representative Fort of New Jersey,
addressing the House yesterday. char
acterized as "assassins of character
those Congressman who use constitu-
tional immunity to protect them from
prosecution for statements made in
their speeches.
The present immunity merely "cloaks''
many attacks by men who know they
cannot be asked for explanations while
Congress is in session, Fort declared,
adding that the House rules should be
changed so that members might be
called to account by a new committee.
This committee, he suggested, should
be empowered to question any member
on the substance of any speech, bill,
resolution or press statement. He added
that he is opposed to immunity for
"slanderous attacks in the press"
Such change, Representative Fort
pointed out, is needed more in the Sen
ate than in the House. Under the
present rules" he asserted, II can call
a man thief IN the floor of the House,
and that statement will get wide circu-
lation through the Congressional Record
and the press, but he has no chance
even to ask me why said it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Marine Corps Orders

Mai. Theodore A. Secor, detached
headquarters Of Marine Corps, WASH
ington, D. c., to home: transferred to
retired list of officers Of Marine Corps
on June /, 1881.
Capt. John D. Lockburner, dismissed
from Marine Corps
Capt. Samuel w. Freeny, detached
Garde d'Haiti, Haiti; to Quantico, Va.
Lieut.. William z. Maxwell, detached
st. Thomas, Virgin Islands; to lst
Brigade, Haiti.
Lieut.. Wright c. Taylor, assigned to
duty at Philadelphia.
Lieut.. David F.. O'Neill, on February
Is, 1881, detached Philadelphia, Pa; to
Quantico, Va.
Marine Gunner Victor H. Czegka,
appointed Marine gunner and assigned
to duty at Boston, Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Philanthropist, ga Dies.

MIAMI, Fla, February IL R).-
Elzey Eugene Meachem, "a, real estate
broker of New York, died here yester-
day.
He was born in Memphis, Tenn, and
was engaged in the real estate business
there and in ST. Louis and Louisville
before going to New York.
Mr.. Meachem was, widely known as a
philanthropiSt and during his lifetime
built 20 churches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Police Acquitted in Dry Case.

DENVER. February - Up. - Three
Pueblo, Colo, police officers. charged
with accepting brides from bootleggers
were acquitted by jury in Federal
Court yesterday. They are John Hench,
John Hamrick and w. L. Mcdonald. A
directed verdict of acouittal freed the
fourth defendant, Joseph Zeller.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
PoLITENESS is COSTLY
Jeweler Robbed of $4,000 Stock
After Accommodating Customer.

CHICAGO, February IL (P.-Polite-
ness does not always pay. Samuel
Schwartz, owner of a jewelry store, had
closed UP for the night when a woman
raped on the door, indicating she
wanted to buy a 95-cent trinket.
Obligingly he opened up the store.
AS she walked out with the trinket
two men walked in the place. When
they left they took with them $4,000
worth Of jewelry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12

last night after long illness. He was
a native of Monmouth, Ill, and was
formerly connected with the Chicago
Tribune and Herald Examiner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-12
Charley Dryden Dies at u.

BILOXI, Miss, February IL (P).-
Charley Dryden, II, former Chicago
sports writer and humorist, died here
The Washington times., 1931-11-27

ANDREW KELLEY 5crlbed age
and they all do-although the
authorities have regularly winked
at such violations. For that rea-
son the amusement interests eX-
pect local support in the move for
modification. What is desired is
a license to permit recognized
child professionals to appear un-
der proper regulation.
Some change in the District
censorship code is also being
discussed. The revision desired
would make it possible to appeal
from the District Attorneys de-
cision At the present time this
official is absolute in his power
to close productions found
Objectionable. The condition
makes it possible for member Of
Congress to bear down on the
local authorities and force
action, regardless of whether the
attraction merits drastic censor
ship.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Best Penny Cuessers
Get Prizes at Fox

Winners of the Fox Theater
radio guessing contest which
closed last Friday night, were
made from the stage of the Fox
last night. The prizes were award
ed by Les Stevens, new master of
ceremonies.
First prize went to Mrs. Esther
L. Jones, of 1884 Thirty-eighth
st. N. w. Mrs. Jones was the
only one who in the thousands
of answers guessed the correst
amount. 2791 pennies. Second
prize went to Capt. j. I. Cohen,
1910 Taney Rd., Baltimore, Md !:
third prize to Charles W. Hutch
inson, Georgetown University {:
fourth prize to r. C. Summer
vile, 1905 Massachusetts, Ave. N.
W., and fifth prize to Mrs. Edrena
Magee, 5000 Second st. N. w.
Winners of the prizes first ap-
peared on Station WMAL and
then at the theater.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27

Coming direct from the Zieg-
field Theater, New York, marking
the most entertaining event OF
the current season the original
Ziegfeld 'Follies" will play a
weeks engagement at the Ma
tional Theater beginning next
Monday night, November 80.
With scores of glorified girls, all
representative ziegfeld beauties.
the stage will glow with radiance,
charm and loveliness.
The LIST of stars is headed oy
Harry Richman, modern trouba-
dour and engaging master Of cere-
monies who has delighted New
York with his gay repartee and
singing of popular tunes. Two
youngsters, marvels of dancing
dexterity, are outstanding among
the stars. One of these, Hal LIE
Roy. discovery of Mr.. Ziegfeld. a
young blonde boy who has al.
ready rivaled the historic record
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Making Fun Of v. P.

The drastic action of the Dis
trict Attorney in closing Mae
Vests play, THE Constant Sin
ner," partially explains why the
new Sam Elarris-Selwyn satire,
"Of Thee I Sing" is opening in
Boston instead Of Washington.
"Of Thee Sing pokes a lot
of fun at the Vice President
a mythical v. P. Of course-and
has a fun scene set in front Of
the White House The George
Gershwin comedy makes the pre-
siding officer of the United States
Senate in the future, something
of a nincon.poop although he
marries the daughter of the
French ambassador.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Latest Stage
News From
New York

NEW YORK, Nov. 27.-The cast
of William A. Brady'S revival OF
Little Women" which will begin
a series of special matineeS at the
Playhouse on December z. will in
clude Jessie Royce Lands as 10,
Lee Patrick as Meg. the role orig
inally played by Alice Brady; 10
anna Roos as Beth, and Peg En-
twistle as Amy.
Steel" the play by John Wex.
ley which opened at the Times
Square a week ago last night, will
close on Saturday evening. Mr..
Wexley announced yesterday that
he would leave in two weeks for
Russia, where he hopes to arrange
TO. the presentation Of "Steel" and
THE Last Mile" his success OF
two seasons ago.
"The Love Racket" trying out
this week at the Majestic Theater,
Brooklyn, is expected 40 arrive on
Broadway next Tuesday night un.
der the title of This Is Genius!"
Owen Davis. jr., will withdraw
from the cast after the Brooklyn
engagement.
Contradicting published reports
that he would go to Hollywood to
supervise film productions next
week, Jed Harris announces that
he will offer several new plays here
before the season is over. The first
of these will be a drama concern
ing a boys reformatory by Albert
Bein, called Little Old Boy" for
merly the property of Arthur Hop
kins. Casting on the piece will
commence in about a week and re-
hearsals will start late next month
or early in January. Instead Of
going to Hollywood. Mr.. Harris will
leave for Europe in about 10 days
to witness several dramatic produc-
tions in which he is interested. He
will return here January to stage
his presentation Of Little Old
Bow"
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Ziggy's Prize Beauty

Mr.. Ziegfeld, delighted with the
way his Follies has been received
in Philadelphia, has turned his at
tention TO Washington.
He wants it known that the
most beautiful girl in the world
is among the glorified stars in
his new production arriving here
next Monday night. She is
Gladys Glad (Mrs. Mark Hell
linger off the stage) and a
ravishing beauty. In her spare
time Gladys Glad conducts a
beauty column for a chain Of
newspapers.
The Hellinger family has quite
an interest in the Follies for
Mark Hellinger (the modern o.
Henry of these pages) authored
the best skits in the Ziegfeld
musical. Mr.. Hellinger is also
one of the authors of the new
Ziegfeld production which will
star Bert Lahr.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
= A
~ tAP Juveniles
Harry Richman Heads Cast Of
ZieefeId FoIIies

of Jack Donahue and Mitzi May.
fair, in her teens, too, ingenious,
capable of the most extraordinary
technique and acrobatic dance and
yet a veritable queen of grace
and daintiness.
Other important stars are Jack
Pearl, Gladys Glad, Wini Shaw,
Dorothy Dell. Faith Bacon, Grace
Moore, Albert Carroll, Milt and
Frank Britton and their Band
Gang, and the Albertina Rasch
Ballet dancers.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Bills Blonde Crazy

Bill Ewing, Of the Warner Broth
ers' publicity forces, is temporarily
blonde crazy. In a professional
way, we mean. It all comes be-
cause of the fact that Alice White.
taffy blonde, will head the Earle's
stage program for the week of De-
cember 5. On the screen will be
Jean Harlow, the platinum blonde,
in a picture bearing that title.
When last observed late yester-
day, Mr.. Ewing was busy on a
scheme to be the first Thirteenth
Street Santa Claus. He was work
ing on a plan to have all blondes
admitted free to the Earle Theater
some afternoon during blonde
week, Details later.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Keith VS.. Earle

Vaudeville acts being booked by
the Keith office to play the
R-K-O-Keith theater here are be-
ing warned that they will not be
available is they play the Earle
Theater within one month before
or one month after their showing
in the Fifteenth Street house.
The new policy will be inaugura,
ted Christmas with a five-act pro-
gram to cost not exceeding $4,000
weekly. y
The Washington times., 1931-11-27

be Yehuh Me
huin, j a C K / e
Cooper, M t 2 ]
Greene or mere
babes in arms,
are denied the
right to appear
in Washington.
AS a matter
of fact the law
forbids h e
spring carnivals
of the Washing.
ton d an - n g
schools if they
employ children
under the pre-
The Washington times., 1931-11-27

It was at first intended to open
this play here but after thinking
it over the Broadway opinion was
that some United States Senator
might take offence and start the
machinery going which turns out
trouble. So the new satire will
open in Boston which is fussy
about morals but has a mayor
who served six years in Congress
and does not feel the Senate is
sacred.
Incidentally it was complaint
from Capitol Hill which moved
the official board to swoop down
on the Belasco and end the career
of Mae Vests lurid. play,
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
All In a Day
.,. -By- NN az

MARK HELLINCER

NEW YORK. Nov. 27
Whenever 1 Matty rush to greet him. There is
for it. Not only is Maty of the keenest press
agents around town. but he actually to be enjoying
life. The man smiles all occasions and when you stop
to consider the fact that he where few
people laugh unless else is hurt you can readily
believe why Matty is something of rarity
IF were Mattv don t think would smile very often.
AS matter of fact know doggone well wouldn't Be
cause May has had plenty of tough breaks in his rather
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
a Success

Wrote a Success
There was one experience IN
particular that was a corker.
Several years ago, he wrote an
expert, commercial comedy that
while it wasn't acclaimed by
the criticS-was liked immensely
by the public. And inaSmuch
as it's the latter folks who
paw off in the stretch, Matty'S
play did extremely well as
far as the box-office was con-
cerned.
Matty didn't cash in on his
own work in that instance.
He was suffering at that time
from the greatest Of the Broad
way illnesSes-w wife trouble. He
knew and understood his little
WHEY completely. And in or
der to meet her move for a
great increase in divorce. he
turned to one of the Oldest
of the legal tricks.
He signed one Of those pa
pers. You know the kind. For
one dollar in hand, I hereby
assign all my rights, title and
equity in -, to -" The
paper was made out to one of
his best pals. and the agree
ment was very simple. The
pal would collect the royalty
checks and then pay Matty in
cash.
The scheme didn't fool WHEY
alone; it did the same trick to
Matty. The show went on
the road and earned over
$4,000 in royalties-but Matty
saw none of it. His pal gave
him. the air as soon as he
had the agreement in his
pocket. It was as pretty a
double-cross as you ever wit
messed.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Bill Boyd Discovers
Cobs Favor attoo

It's evident that the gobs in
Uncle Sans Navy do not consider
themselves full-fledged sailors un
til they have been tattooed, at least
SO thinks Bill Boyd, starring in
Suicide Fleet" which is now
playing at R-K-O-KeithS.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Censorship
Law Also
Scored
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

The organized theater will
make a determined drive in the
coming session of Congress to
break down or modify the drastic
child labor laws restricting the
local stage.
Under the existing code juvenile
professional artists, whether they
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Liked Movie Idea

The idea hit Matty right be-
tween the eyes. The arrange
ment would be cinch for him,
because he knew life's angles
and how to dramatize them.
He pumped the agents hand.
Ray" he cried, II will be
on the Job in no time.
Just before he went on the
Job, Matty took time off to
wed his second bride. He was
crazy about the kid-and she
was daffy about him.
Over a period Of two years
Matty batted out those seen
arios for Mr.. Jasper in Holly.
wood. A new script went on
to Hollywood every three
months or so. and, in due
time. Matty and the missus
saw his handiwork acclaimed
on the Broadway screens.
Which made everything per.
feet in all but one direction.
Mr.. Jasper was not forwarding
any money.
Oh, he spoke to Matty about
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Hard Luck Again

Once more there was no coin
for all the hard work that
Matty had put in. And once
again, there was not a thing
that he could do about it. To
sue now would be nothing but
a waste of time -"
Matty went on as a press
agent. Sometimes he earns
fairly decent salary. But more
often-and especially of recent
days-he has no job at all.
A few days ago Matty tried
to get a six months contract
with a movie company as a
scenario writer. He asked for
a very small salary: Anything
at all, in fact. that would en-
able him to go on for a while.
Any amount that would make
the wife little more comfort
able. Did I tell you that she
is going to have a baby? Well,
she is.
The movie executive was very
nice to Matty. He was ex-
tremely kind and tolerant. But
he could have condensed every
thing into a shake of his head.
'These are perilous times,
Matty," he smiled, land we're
only buying the biggest Of
names. When you can write an
original like thi man Jasper.
let us say, there may. be some
hope for you. But right now
I'm afraid not"
Matty didn't speak up. To
have done so would have made
him absurd. He arose, bowed
graciously for the interview
and went out. Soon he was
again part Of that milling mob
on Broadway.
On his face was the same old
smile. But in his throat was
lump he tried vainly to swallow.
The Washington times., 1931-11-27

the situation over a long dis
tance phone. He was nice
enough to do that, and he was
splendid enough to tell Matty
not to worry.
Its only a question Of a few
months more" he said, until
1 get my affairs all straight
ened out. You know that I
won't fail you, Matty; you
have my word. Just keep plug
ging away on the new stuff.
I'm going to pay you in a
lump sum. Give my love to
your WIFE,"
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Poor Business Man

What was Matty to do? Sue?
That would only result in a
more serious accusation from
his wife, who was awaiting an
official divorce decree. Some
of Matty's friends, who lived
outside the law, suggested a
revenge that, while suitable,
was just a trifle drastic. Mat
tvs reply to that suggestion
was characteristic.
Forget it," he told the bad
boys. TITS all in the game"
And the man smiled as he
said it. ...
When the clouds looked
blacklist, along bounced the
silver lining. His agent,
strangely enough, provided it.
"Matty," he said one after.
noon, IF I could get you to
Hollywood. I'm positive you'd
be a sensation. More than
that, it would get you out of
this alimony mess.
THE trouble with the idea is
that they are only buying names
out there. now-and the fact
that you can out-write those
dopes ten ways to one, doesn't
mean a thing. However, I've
figured something that might
do the trick.
I've just sold Jasper
tioning the name of a we'll
known author-"on. a produc-
tion contract for three years.
He's to get $1,000 a week, plus
$4,000 for each original ac-
cepted. Now, as you know.
Jasper is, the kind of a guy
who would just coast along on
his salary. If you will stay
under cover on Broadway, and
turn out his stuff, there's S.
900 in, each scenario for you,
How does it strike voI?"
The Washington times., 1931-11-27
Writes Some Hits

All the conversations were the
same. A few months more. And
then by way of variety, a few
months more. Matty staggered
along by borrowing small sums
from a friend who knew Of the
"gentlemen's agreement" but
the friend couldn't go on for
ever. Matty was compelled to
take a job as a minor press
agent, and to do his other work
after the days routine had
been completed.
Many times he was on the
verge Of suing Mr.. Jasper-or
giving the entire thing up in
disgust. He had now submitted
four scenarios that had been
used, and Mr.. Jasper owed him
$4,000. He was aching to force
action, but his wife kept him
from doing anything drastic.
She insisted the man might
have good intentions.
hether Mr.. Jasper had
good intentions or not will prob
ably never be known. The man
owed plenty of money when he
reached Hollywood, and his credi-
tors watched him forging ahead
like vultures spotting an eatable
carcass. Judgment after judg-
ment was obtained against him
and Mr.. JaSper's huge, ac-
crued earnings we're finally di-
vided pro rata to satisfy the
creditors.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
'BUDDYPOPP|ES'
SALE MAY 4

Buddy poppies" will be sold
by Veterans of Foreign Wars Of
the District Of Columbia Depart
ment on May 81, 20 and 30,
Oscar W. Hollingsworth, chair.
man of the committee of
veterans, announced today.
Proceeds from the sale Of the
poppieS are used entirely for
relief work, Mr.. Hollingsworth
stated. None Of the money is
used for payment of salaries or
commissions. The v. F. w. is
not included in the Community
Chest as part of the proceeds
are sent to the national home
Of the disabled men at Eaton
Rapids, Mich.
Accomplishments of tn e
District department last year in
cluded furnishing Of $4,000 meals
and $1,000 worth of clothing to
jobless. More than $4,000 was
spent with local merchants, lodg.
ing provided for 800 men and
positions obtained for more than
200. Endorsement of the project
has been given by President
Hoover and other Federal and
District officials, business and
civic leaders Of Washington.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
BRITAIN QUITS
BUILDING ZEPS'

LONDON, May IS U.N.S0.
England today was left to rely
upon heavier-than-air machines to
hold its place in the aeronautical
sun among the nations Of the
world as q result Of the pro
nouncement Of Premier Ramsay
Macdonald in the house of com
mons that Britain will abandon
its program of building airships.
Prime Minister Macdonald said
that the building of dirig!hles
would be abandoned because they
had not achieved assured success.
He added:
"They have not proved fail
ureS, either"
The premier referred to the
tragic crash of the R-101 in which
many lives, including that Of
Lord Thomson, air minister, were
lost.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
EGYPTELECT|ON
R|OTSPR0BED

CAIRO, Egypt. May is GN.sO
While election officials counted
ballots today. Government Off.
cials sought to determine respon-
sibility for the riotous disorders
at the opening of the general
elections in which several persons,
including cne woman, were
killed.
The election, which was the
first to be held under the 1880
constitution. was boycotted by
the Wafdist (Nationalist) and the
Liberal parties in protest against
the present government Of King
Fuad and Premier Sidsky Pasha.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
"THE FORTUNE HUNTER"

Under the direction Of DR.. E
Clyde Shade, the Takorna Park
Volunteer Fire Department is ar
ranging to stage the play. THE
Fortune Hunter" on the evenings
of June /. 2 and 3 DR.. Shade
said rehearsals will begin at once
The officials of the department
have decided to omit the usual
annual carnival this year.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15


Accumulated excess of temperature
since January l, lsSl-2l0,
Deficiency of temperature since May
|, 1865,
Accumulated deficiency of precipita.
ton since January I, l9Si-4.5I
Deficiency Of precipitation since May
/. l9S1--.04.
TIDE TABLE
Today-High tides, S:29 a. m. and
6:55 .. m, low tides, l2:45 q. m.
and &c p. nj.
Tomorrow-High tides. 7:0s a. m. and
1877 p, m; low tides l:27 a. m. and
2:l2 p. m.
THE SUN AND THE MOON
The sun rises Saturday, ASS a. m.
and sets, 7:l3 y. m.
The moon rises today, $40 p. m. and
sets, S:34 a. m.
The moon rises Saturday, 4:05 p. m.
and sets. 6:S6 a. m.
= a
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
VOLKMAN TO TALK

Universal Peace, a Jewish
Ideal" will be the subject of an
address by Nathan Volkman to-
night at the Bnai Israel Syna-
gogue at Fourteenth and Emer-
son Streets Northwest at 8
o'clock. The public is invited to
attend the service.
The Washington times., 1931-05-15
Lou Figure Is Set
In Steel Production

Steel production in 1880 was
about 4O.7oO,OOo tons, the lowest
since 1924, the Commerce De
partment announced yesterday.
In 1929, it was 56,433,473 tons.