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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
From the Front ROY
Reviews and News of Washington 3 Theaters.

out actors, posing as the royalty Of
Russia; q detective-story authorizes
and o picture thief. The conplica-
tons which arise when, after hiring
the pSuedo grand duke, count, prince
ana princess OF Russia as servants,
the Wellby girls fall In love with q
duke (the butler), q count (the foot
mani or prince (the chauffeur).
A bomb Is exploded by the authoress
and for while all looks dark for
the royalty Of Russia, but the grand
duke comes to the rescue and proves
that Amos friend, Miller c. Gutter
idge, IS the real thief. All are then
happily locked In the arms of their
respective beloveds.
Helen Monar was convincing e
Mrs. Wellby, an excttable, cratic
widow, while Mabelle Royce certain.
ly, looked and acted the part Of the
spinster and detective-story author
eSs. Others who took part included
Margaret Quinn as Betty Wellby and
Dorothy Seaton as the grand duke.
j. N, H,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Success of Opera
Composed in Paris
Partly American
M. Raoul Laparra, Author,
Wed Ohio Girl and Put
Own Love in Song.

PARIS (R,-The success Of the new
est opera to be offered in Paris, ILLUS
tire Fregona," is in part an American
one. M. Raoul Laparra is the author.
Nine. Laparra Is former Ohio girl
who came to Paris to study music and
married a composer with Spanish blood
In his veins.
"LIllustre Fregona" was given at the
opera here recently to o packed audi
ence, which went wild about it. It Is
NJ. Laparra's third Of import. He Is
also the author Of ia Habanera" and
Of la Jota."
Family Is Artistic.
The Laparra family is an artistic one.
The mother has given UP her music,
excepting for her own amusement, but
she Is devoting her time to aiding
father and son, Julio. Julio, still in
his teens, Is q painter. One day he
picked up brush and painted a por-
trait Of his father without ever having
had instruction as to how such things
are done. He was put under the tute-
lage Of Left Bank painter.
The Laparras live in o mammoth
studio-apartment of an old variety at
Saint German = des Pres. The rear
windows Of the studio look out onto the
roof Of the Church Saint ermain-d es-
Pres The studio proper rises two
floors and Is filled with antiques and
with paintings by Julio and by Raoul's
brother, who u now dead.
Opera Like Own Love.
In the center Of the studio NJ. La.
para has his desk. It was here, amid
piles of manuscript and leaf music,
that IL Illustre Fregona" was developed.
NJ. Laparra brought out an opera
which he might have taken from his
own romance. The story Of the opera
Is that Of two university students who
ran OF and married in spite Of parental
opposition. The scene Is laid in six
teenth century Spain. The score Is
built around Spanish folk lore and
contains many dancing scenes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Is Uzls the n0ay YOUR DAY begins?

HATE having to get up? Hate the sight of
l. l. nourishing food? Hate the thought of
working when your body is so tired it fairly
aches?
Morning after morning, thousands ofpeople
get up feeling just like that. They are pepless,
lfeless-tired out before the day is half begun!
They have no appetite, no vitality-no interest
in work or play.
1t isn't natural to be that way. And-in the
vast majority of cases-not necessary!
For morning tiredness, physicians tell us,
generally results from an underlying trouble
which aHaicts nearly all of US now and again.
Like unpleasant breath, coated tongue, head.
aches, pimPles, etc., itmeans that we have let our
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
7. w. c. A. Players
DO Well In 1.-THE New Poor"

"T'HE New Poor" q play in three
acts by Cosmo Hamilton, pre-
sented last night in Barker Hall by
the business and professional wom-
ems department Of the Y. w. C. A.,
was exceptionally well acted by q
competent cast Of young women. It
was entertaining in every detail, for
the entire cast worked with enthusi-
aSm and each member deserves a
commendatory salute.
Mary O'Connor. In the masculine
role Of Amos Wellby, who made
love TO Princess Trina, the maid,
however. scored a personal hit. AL
though evidently she labored under
the difficulty Of having to become
he, It was surmounted admirably.
Alice Sigworth Morse, the director,
also merits credit for the training
and direction Of the young women.
The plot concerns q rich family,
the Wellbys; q troupe Of down-and-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Not sick enough to stay in. bed-n0t really sveU
enough to go to a0Ork Look omit. yog are probably
another Vietim Of INTESTINAL FATIGUE

bodies become internally sluggish and mclean.
Now this is trouble you Can easily correct
If you WILL That is, if you will go about it
in the proper way.
First, then, give up those weakening cathar-
tics and Misunderstanding pills. Violent pur-
gatives have their uses-but they are not for
you! What you need is gentle, natural method
that will really correct Intestinal Fahgue-not
just flush out your system temporarily.
Fortunately, you have not far to seek: For
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
DIRECTED VERDICT
DENIED IN Staying
Court Refuses to Accept Evidence
as Circumstantial in Death Of
Indiana Girl.

VALPARAISO, Ind, March A.
Judge Grant Crumpacker yesterday over
ruled a motion for q directed verdict
Of acquittal and the defense began its
case in the trial Of Virgil Kirkland for
the murder of Arlene braves, his 16-
year-old Gary, Ind, sweetheart, last
November. Kirkland and four others
were indicted for killing and criIninally
attacking the girl during a wild drink
ing party. Kirkland is being tried sep
arately.
Oscar B. Thiel, Gary, defense law
yer, petitioned directed verdict OF
mot guilty"
All evidence intended TO show MUIR
der and assault was circunlstantial.
argued Thiel, contending that, upon the
States testimony, all the acts leading
up TO the girls death could have oc-
CURED innocently.
There was no violation Of the law,
except Of the liquor law, and that ID
not included in the indictment" de-
clared Thiel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
DITMARS PLANS SNAKE
HUNT IN OZARK CAVES
Curator of Reptiles Invites All
Grown-ups Who Like Rat
tiers to Join in Expedition.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March Ar. L. Ditmars
is looking forward TO a great time In
April. He's going snake hunting in the
Ozarks.
DIR. Ditmars, curator Of reptiles at
the Bronx Zoo, said today that all the
grown men in the country who like TO
play with snakes viii take part In o
grand hunt as the guests Of George
Vierheller, curator of the st. Louis Zoo.
Only rattlesnakes will interest Dit
mars on the jaunt. In the so-called
bear dens Of the Ozarks, he said, rat
tiers are 50 plentiful that they resemble
long black carpets hanging from the
lodges.
His hunting equipment Is . piece OF
string, stout stick and a canvas bag.
Recognized as Americas greatest au-
thority on snakes and an annual par
ticipant in snake hunts, he has never
been bitten.
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Zasu Pitts in Lottery Bride"
Coming to the RialtO, Thursday.
RTHUR HAdMERSTEIN,

RTHUR HANdMERSTEIN, Broad
~ way producer and son OF New
"A York's famous impressario, Is
4 y said to have crowded half the
globe onto q 10-acre lot In
Hollywood for his first production,
Lottery Bride" which comes to the
Rialto Theater on Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

brings al JolSon
once more to the
stage after a long
sojourn in Holly
wood. at the Shu-
bert-Belasco The
alter tomorrow eve
ming.
Mr.. Gest hur-
ried to Washington
for a consultation
with Mr.. Taylor to
make certain that
all the necessary
preparations 70 +
the plays presen-
tation were well
under way. Noted
for his thorough
ness and perfec-
ton of detail in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
"The Last Parade"
R-K-O Keith's, Thursday Evening.

ONE of the most gripping pictures OF
~. the Columbia Pictures season,
1.-THE Last Parade" with Jack Holt,
Tom Moore, and Constance Cummings
heading a strong cast, is scheduled for
a weeks run at the R-K-O keiths
Theater, starting at 9 O'Clock Thurs
day evening, so that those attending the
final performance Of "Millie" will get
the benefit of double bill,
Against a panoramic background OF
a newspaper ofice, police headquarters,
the battlefields Of France, gangdom's
haunts, where the main interest CEN
tiers, and up to the finale OF gripping
intensity, the story flashes in sustained
action. Centering about three people,
Cookie Leonard, newspaper man (Jack
Holt, and Mike O'Dowd Of the police
force (Tom Moore), two pals in love
with the same girl, Mollie Pearson
Constance Cummings), the plot Is
unique. From the romantic standpoint
It Is an unusual love story. In It's action
one dramatic incident follows another
so swiftly that never does the interest
waver. Comedy abounds in clever
lines and laugh-provoking situations,
relieving the strain of dynamic drama.
The FIRST two sequences are highly
spectacular, beginning story Of dra-
matte tensity that moves with staccato
action 70 an unexpected climax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

rector Of the School Of journalism of
Columbia University and the appoint
ment of Carl w. Alderman as his sue
cessor was announced Monday night by
President Nicholas Murray Butler.
Prof. Cumlife'S retirement takes ef-
feet at the end of the present aca-
demic year, June 30. He will become
director emeritus Of the school.
Mr.. Alderman, former war CORE
spondent, writer and q graduate Of the
school In 1918, Is assistant to the presi-
dent Of the General Motors Corpora
ton. He will be the third director Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

right at your grocer's, In little foil.wrapped
squares, lies simple food that doctors every.
where recommend for this purpose! Made .
regular part of your diet, this food-Fleisch-
mann's Yeast-has truly remarkable effect!
The reason is that fresh yeast mixes with and
softens the clogging wastes in your intestines
andGtsbe same time stimulates the natural action
that removes them! Intestines are strengthened
TONED up" Internal secretions are stimu-
lated. Normal elimination is restored. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Clara Bows "No Limit"
At the Palace, Saturday.

CLARA BOWS latest Paramount
~ picture, mo Limit" is the attrac-
ton to be shown the week beginning
Saturday at the Palace. In this produc-
ton Miss Bow Is seen In dramatic
role, with Norman Foster, Stuart Erwin
and Harry Green.
mo Limit" is the story Of a girl who
would gamble for anything and did
even when it meant her future happi-
ness and the downfall of the man she
loved. George Marion, jr., is responsible
for the story, which was adopted for
the screen by Viola Brothers Shore and
Salisbury Field Frand Tuttle directed.
"Loew's Vaudeville Revue" viii be
the stage attraction, with Jules Howard
Vic Laurie Company, King, King and
King and Bob Hall being featured. In
this presentation three Of Loew's many
headline acts are starred. The Palace
Syncopators and Charles Gaige at the
organ round out the program.
Metropolitan
1.-THE Easiest Way" "Sit Tight"
CONSTANCE BENEFITS latest pic
~ ture, 1.-THE Easiest Way" is War.
ner's Metropolitan attraction for the
current week from Wednesday to FRI
day, inclusive. It is Fox production,
adapted from the play by Eugene Wal
tiers, revolving around the question,
"Can man ever forgive woman's
misstep?" The supporting cast includes
Robert Montgomery, Adolphe Menjou,
Anita Page, Marjorie Rambeau and ].
Farrell Macdonald.
The attraction beginning Saturday of
this week will be sit Tight War
ner Bros. and Vitaphone laugh riot,
starring Wild Winnie Lightner and
Jolly Joe E. Brown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

lie IaIlSdChCo VAC
cities of Europe
for settings, pulled
the Arctic Circle
into the temper
ate zone for snow
scenes and gales
of the northern
skies, reached over
to the antipodes
for acting talent,
captured a singer
from London, rified
the New York stage
of its talent and
borrowed the best
that Hollywood bad
to ofer--which is
going some.
For a story, Mr..
~ -. - 4. .. = 4 4 -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Oil Shaft Sunk s,7oO Feet.

LOS ANGELES, March 4 (P.-The
deepest oil well hole in the world was
claimed today by the Shell OIL Co.,
which announced q drill had been
driven down e,7o0 feet at a site so miles
northwest OF Bakersfield, Calf, and
would go on to the 100000 mark.
A Standard Oh well IN the Midway
field previously had been drilled to e,629
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the production of his plays, he gave
''The Miracle" lavish setting, virtually
rebuilding the auditorium of the New
York theater in which it was produced
to resemble the interior of cathedral.
Now Mr.. Gest is to lend his magic
touch to Wonder Bar" whose setting,
however, is far from spiritual, being the
interior of a famous Viennese cabaret
with its myriad of lights scores of tiny
tables, throngs of fun-seeking merry
makers, jazz bands, etc. The interior
Of the Belasco therefore must carry
out. as far as it Is possible, this gen.
eral idea, which makes the audience
not merely spectators, but part of that
throng of merrymakers themselves.
wonder Bar is said to have much
TO its credit besides the def enhance
nent to its production by Mr.. Gest and
the inimitable singing and acting of AL
Jolson. It is promised to be a delight
full evenings entertainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
SCHOLAR EDUCATES SELF
THROUGH BOGUS MONEY
Counterfeiter Also Supported
Mother, He Tells Judge, Who
Gives Him Four Years.
By the Associated prssu.

By the Associated Press.
PORTLAND, Greg, March 4.-Josepb
A. Falkner, %, who told Federal Judge
McNary he financed his education, ex-
tensive travel and supported his wid.
owed mother with counterfeit money.
was sentenced Monday to four years
In Mcneil Island Penitentiary.
Falkner said after he graduated from
small city high school In Wisconsin
he discovered Q method Of counterfeit
ing money. He began manufacture Of
the Illegal paper and supported himself
with 1t while studying ct the University
OF Montana and later at Los Angeles
business college.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

And when this occurs, harmful poisons no
longer are fed into your blood, to Circulate
through your system and depress energy.
Appetite renews itself. Headaches and indi.
gestion disappear. You wake up in the morn.
ing without that dragged-out feeling. And
your energy lasts all day!
So don't go on just worrying about your con.
dition Take the step that will correct its ea&ss.
Go to any grocery, restaurant or soda fountain
and get supply of Fleischmann's Yeast
And eat it regularly. any way you Iike-pref.
erably just plain, or in third of glass Of
water (hot or cold meals, or Between
meals and at bedtime. Insist on Ee;sebmasws
Yeast-rich In vitamins B, G and D.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Reaching for the Moon"
Comes to Columbia Saturday.

GID EACHING FOR THE MOON"
~ starring Douglas Fairbanks, viii
come to Loew's Columbia Theater Sat-
urday.
For the first time since the advent Of
talking pictures the popular Doug will
be seen in a modern role with story
Of today concerning a young man In
the battle of Wall Street, with not q
lot of money but plenty nerve, who sets
out to get a lot Of money and the girl,
portrayed by Bebe Daniels.
Prominent in the supporting cast are
Edward Everett Horton, Jack Mulhall,
Clyde Allister and others. The story
Of Reaching for the Moon" was writ
ten by the director, Edmund Goulding.
The dialogue is from the pen OF Elsie
Janis, with Irving Berlin doing the
music.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

Of the States best known legislators,
arrested several persons, one mentioned
as a member Of the Legislature, and
seized approximately 20 quarts Of liquor
last night.
d. e. Dunning, Federal agent In
charge of this district, said the legis-
lator, unidentified, would be charged
with possession of intoxicating liquor
so days after the end Of the 1881 ses-
sion, when his immunity ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Grader Horn"
National Theater, Sunday.


StTRADER HORN" was made by the
Metro Goldwyn Mayer Co. and
will open at the National Theater Sun
day. The magnitude of this picture ne
cesSitates showing only twice daily, at
2:30 and $3.50 pm. All seats will be
reserved.
The picture Is based on Ethelreda
Lewis book, Trader Horn" which Gre
ated wide interest in this adventurous
character Of Africa's veldts and jun
giles. Trader Horn was filmed in
Africa. Over two years were spent in
Its recording, and through the sound
equipment the voice of the jungle
speaks. It has a panoramic sweep of
an epic photoplay and sights and scenes
never before recorded by the camera.
1t comes with the unqualified indorse-
ment Of outstanding national organiza-
tions, such at the Daughters of the
American Revolution, International
Federation Of Catholic Alumnae, Gen.
eral Federation of Women's Clubs,
Women's University Club and Califor-
mia Congress Of Parents and Teachers.
The story concerns a beautiful white
child, stolen from a missionary mother
and raised in the depth of the jungle
by a ferocious African tribe. Trader
Horn" is called the picture of a thou
sand and one thrills Its premiere show
ing in Washington at the National The
alter Is an event in motion pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
LEGISLATOR IN RAID

Hotel at Olympia, Wash, Yields
90 Quarts Liquor, Agents Charge.
OLYMPIA, Wash, March 4 Up
Federal prohibition agents raided the
Hotel Olympian, headquarters for msny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
One-Act Play Finals
Mckinley Auditorium Tonight.

FOUR groups of players will com
pete in the finals of the D. c. one-act
play tournament tonight in Mckinley
High School Auditorium, Second and T
streets.
The four plays which have weathered
the elimination contests of the past
month are, The House Cat" by the
Arts Club Players; Fourteen" the
Drama Unit, Chevy Chase Women's
Club; 1.-THE Under Dog" by the Wood
lothians, and the kelly Kid" by the
Orange and Blue Players.
Daniel c. Chase of The Star, John j.
Daily, the Post; Miss Mabelle Jennings,
the News; Andrew r. Kelley, the Times,
and Lee Somers, the Herald, viii act
IS judges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

the school, which was founded by the
late Joseph Pulitzer with a $4,000, 900
endowment. The first director was Dr.
Talcott Williams, who retired In 1919.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

While only 1000 passenger automo-
biles were produced IN Austria last year.
1000 trucks and motor buses were
turned out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04

Camphor Is obtained from the wood
and leaves OF the camphor tree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
Toscanini to Conduct
Last Philharmonic Concert.

NEXT Tuesday afternoon at 4:30
= No'clock the famous New York Phil
harmonic Symphony Orchestra win give
its last concert Of the season at Con-
stitution Hall under the local manage
ment of T. Arthur Smith. Arturo
Toscanini viii conduct. His program
Is as follows:
"Ovsrture to Oberon". Weber
"Symphony No. 4 in d Minor,
Opus 1907. .Schunnann
/. Introduction; allegro.
2. Romanza.
3. Scherzo.
4. Finale.
Intermission.
SSymphony In D Minor. 80. .Franck
i. Lento; allegro non Troppo.
2. Allegetto.
3. Allegro non troppo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
What's What and Where
Attractions Soon to Be Seen in Washington Theaters
~WOnder Bar"
Opens at BelaScO Tomorrow.

Y STODDARD TAYLOR, man.
ager of the Belasco Theater,
has announced the arrival in
<a washington of Morris Gest,
who, with the Messrs. Schubert,
Is responsible for the presentation of
''Wonder Bar" the musical play which
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Warmers Earle
Offers Fathers Son." Saturday.

Offers Fathers Son." Saturday.
THREE outstanding attractions are
- promised for the week starting
Saturday at Warmers Earle Theater
with Fathers Sen" Ruth Etting and
Sammy Cohen starring headline honors.
Booth Harrington, one Of the greatest
creators Of juvenile stories, wrote IA
theirs Son." the First National and
Vitaphone comedy of mischevous
boy and his prankish companions and
the misunderstanding father. Lewis
Stone appears as the dad; Leon Janney
Is the lovable boy whose innocent antics
bring no sympathy from his dad, and
Irene Rich is the mother. A motley
crowd of youngsters cause no end Of
merriment.
The Ziegfeld star, Ruth Etting. will
be the feature stage spot in cycle Of
numbers called "Glorifying the Popular
Song"
Sammy Cohen, screen comedian, re-
membered for his antics in What
Price Glory" will present a humorous
dancing act called Something Differ
ent." The Wallace Sisters, dancers,
also will offer a lavish presentation,
up in the Clouds" assisted by the
Cohen Brothers. Whitley, the canine
star, and Ed Ford, with Maxine Doyle,
mistress Of ceremonies, viii also con-
tribute.
A Johnny Hines comedy, Don't
Leave Home; the Vitaphone short
Last But Not Least: the Earle News
Events and a prelude by the Earle
Orchestra will complete the entertain
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-04
CUNLIFFE RESIGNS POST
AT JOURNALISM SCHOOL
c. W. Alderman, Ex-War Core
spondent, to Succeed Columbia
University oflcial.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March 4.-The retire
ment Of Prof. John w. Cunliffe as d.
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HORSESHOE CROWN
THREAT UNCOVERED
"Lanky" Jeffries Of Coney Island
Community Touted to Win
Colored Tourney.

Enoch Gray, boss of the Coney Is
land Community courts, has been keep
ing under cover a dark horse for the
colored section championship of The
Stars horseshoe tourney. His name is
"Lanky" Jeffries, and, according to
Gray, hes one horseshoe pitcher"
Jeffries is well known as basket ball
PLAYER, being one of the mainstays OF
the Twelfth Street Y Big Five last
season. and If he can toss the irons
with the same accuracy in which he
handles the leather oval, then West,
Hayes, Baylor and the other lum1naries
will have to take to cover.
The Coney Island courts are located
on the corner of Montello avenue and
Mount Olivet road northeast. Gray has
constructed a pair of the finest courts
possible. Gray reports his man in fine
fettle and is sending challenge to the
Toward Playground for tune-up
match with "Slim" Thomas, the ground
champion.
At Falls Church, Va, Chairman Muir
raw expects a record entry list and is
preparing for night pitching. The toss
ers are working earnestly and are anx-
ious to trim Halls Hill and Fort Berry.
At Merrifield, Va, Chairman Oscar
Washington reports the local pitchers
looking eagerly to the big tournament
and writes that the boys are getting a
lot of sport out of the daily tune-up
matches.