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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

A seasonal statesman never permits
himself to intimate that he dislikeS in
vestigation. On the contrary, he usually
welcomes it and depends on the pro-
ceedings to become so dull that atten-
ton inevitably wanders to foot ball or
the movies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The Eternal Conflict.

The Eternal Conflict.
The good men come. The good men go.
The parting brings mankind regret.
And yet they may make way, we know,
For men who will prove greater yet.
The wicked go. The wicked come.
Their ways with sorrow we must view.
Still they make up useful sum
OF work that good men have to do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Americans will go to Europe in large
numbers next Summer. Tips will be
literally bestowed. The aggregate sum
will be great; enough to suggest much
good that can be done by duplicating it
for the relief Of distress in this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

No inclination is shown to prevent
Mussolini from receiving an apology
whenever he thinks one is due To a
man Of exalted power, even formal
apologies In the routine of business may
become trifle wearisome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Chicago does not deserve a reputation
for being wicked The manner in which
it permits local bosses to impose on it
marks 1t as one of the most innocent
cities on earth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Again the sum of 100000 figures in
suspicion among senatorial investigators
The country got past Friday, the 18th,
in safety. But 100000 remains an IN
lucky number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
BuAineHSeE.

do you think we need more bust
ness men in politics?"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum.
But we ought to discriminate. Before
getting EN- into politics it would be well
to ascertain what kind of business they
have been customarily engaged in"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Oh, If They Would!

From the San Bernardino Sun.
Scientists inform us that the sap Of
plants is the natural food of mosquitoes
Perhaps some day the mosquitoes will
find that out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Confidence in good times is proved by
the refusal of the public to be seriously
disturbed by reminders that taxes may
be higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Perhaps a Late Start.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
The dangerous age for the pedestrian,
says professor, begins at 45-provided,
OF course, that up to that time he
has been able to avoid trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
A Sure Wav Out.

From the Toledo Blade
Paying prize fighters what they are
worth. as proposed, would Just about
put an end to that sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Jud Tunkins says il you try to sell a
useful article you have to ring door
bells, but gold-brick faker has people
runnin' after him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Problem.
. Milwaukee sentinel.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Another Of the minor puzzles Of life
is why a five-mile whistle is needed to
attract the attention Of bridge tender
q hundred yards away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
elf-execution.

Sef-execution.
Crimson Gulch has buildings twenty
stories high" exclaimed the tourist.
They assist In getting rid Of our des-
perate characters" answered Cactus Joe.
Instead Of following 'em with the
sheriff and his men, We let EN- drink
all the bootleg liquor they want and
take chance on falling out of a win
dow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
No Terminals.

From the Toledo Blade.
All we can make of what the astron-
omers have found is that the universe
has no junping-od place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Barely Credible.

From the Hamilton, Ontario Spectator.
Rumor doubted, says a headline in a
Toronto paper. This Is news with q
vengeance!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Deception" said Hi Ho. the sage of
Chinatown. brings no permanent bene-
fit. However clever trick may be, there
are always those at hand who can ex-
pose it when they choose"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Targets.

From the Oakland Tribune.
Base ball umpires look forward to the
season when things viii begin coming
their way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
LIES Cruel Game

We say that Money was Of yore,
AS now, the cause of each grim plot.
Yet Cain and Abel fought before
There was shekel in the pot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

japanese Modernism.
From the Miami Daily News
1t seems that japanese legislators
have taken to hurting ink wells and ash
trays instead of insinuations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
No Difference.

NO Difference.
My Radio! My Radio!
The evening speech for which call
Will put me fast asleep. I know
The same as in a lecture hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27
Mime. Ponce de Leon.

In Florida they sought, in sooth,
The Fountain OF Eternal Youth.
That land, in this same quest. vow.
Is full of beauty parlors" now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

Speak gently" said Uncle Eben. ''is
good advice but be careful not to git 1t
mixed UP wifi speak easy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-27

c. What is heart nut?-N. C.
A. 1t Is variation of the japanese
walnut. 1t can be raised in this coun-
try. The tree has large, almost tropical
looking foliage and the nut is heart
shaped, smooth, brown in color and u
OF excellent quality, having a flavor
closely resembling our butternut
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
This and That

Mark Hellinger shows that he's
extravagant by sending me a
long telegram of thanks and his
blessing for some kind words.
Thank you, Mark, and here S
letting you know the Washington
folks like your columns. In a
few weeks you will see Chiffon
and Thomas at LoeW'S Palace.
And if you don't remember them
they are the dancing couple who
got more applause than AL Jolson
in Wonder Bar" Washington
seems to be the only city in the
entire U. S. A. which observes the
law about fight pictures. The
Schmeling g-Stribling films are be.
ing shown in every large city OF
the country except the D. c.. des.
pite the fact they are exhibited
legally only in Ohio. Among the
big hits of Mr.. ziegfeld's new
Follies are, of course, Ruth Et-
ting and Frank and Milt Brit
tons Band. Both acts played
the Earle Theater within the last
three months booked by Guy Won
ders. And Mitzi Mayfair, the
girl dancing star. was seen here
recently at the Fox in Fanchon
and Marco revue.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Trouble for Joe

Phillips Lord, known to radio
enthusiasts as Seth Parker"
wants to play washington in
October if some promoter will
pay him his price. He sold out
D. A. R. Hall three times last
winter. Earl Carroll is deter
mined to get a picture star for
his new Vanities and has PROPOSE
toned Clara Bow, Estelle Taylor
and Nancy Carroll. Paramount
heard about it and sent out Of
ficial word that the Carroll con-
tract does not expire until the
fall, and that any rumor her op-
ton will not be taken up is pre-
mature That kid who sang
wabash Moon" so effectively in
the Joe Laurie, jr., act few
weeks ago down on Thirteenth
Street, is causing the pintSized
comic plenty of grief. Master
Frank Finn is only IS. and the
Brooklyn authorities lugged Laurie
to the hoosegow and inquired
"how Gomez" The mother of the
lad was also hailed.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

FOX-Joan Bennett and owen
Moore in Hush Money. At IL,
2;l5. 4:26, 7:40 and 9:5l p. m.
Stage shows at 1:l2, 3:25, 6:37
and $50 p. m.
R-K.O-KEITH'S-Betty Bronson
in Lover Come Back" AT 1850
a. M, 1:5O, 3:45, 5:45, 7.45 and
9:45 p. m.
PALACE-Gary Cooper in Il
Take This Woman" At 1905,
2:l5, 4:4O, 1928 and 9:45 p. m.
Stage shows at 1:30, $50, $40
and p. m.
COLUMBIA-Norma Shearer In
"a Free Soul" At IL a. M, l, 3:l5,
$40, 7:2O and $50 p. m.
EARLE-Joe E. Brown in Broad
Minded" At 11:49 a. M, PA,
4:39. 1882 and 9:57 p. m. stage
shows at 1:13, 1888, 6:31 and 1856
p. m.
METROPOLITAN-Jack Whit
ing and Irene Delroy in Men OF
the Sky" At IL a. m, l2:49, 2:3o'
APT. 6:l6, sos and 9:54 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Contest Rules

The contest will run
through two pictures at the
Fox Theater, Hush Money"
which begins on Friday July
10 and "AnabelIe's Affairs
on July II.
Each day a picture will be
published of players in the
pictures. The first on Hush
Money" appeared on July 3.
You are 10 identify these
players. Then on the Gay the
picture opens at the Fox
there will be printed a scene
from the picture. You are to
describe this scene and give
an idea of the dialogue and
the names of the PLAYERS. In
a short essay, not over so
words, you are to give your
reaction as to the direction
of the picture and whether it
could have been improved.
ThlS must accompany all pic
lures clipped and identified
and sent to the Fox Theater-
Washington Times Free Va
cation Contest Judges at the
Fox Theater.
Remember. however, that
the same procedure must be
followed for "AnnabelIe'S AZ
fairs" Both sets of answers
must be turned in at the
same time.
The judges have been an.
nOunced SO now put on the
old thinking cap, get out the
quill pen and get to work.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

of pictures because she refused to
take salary cut. Her weekly
salary check was in excess OF
$4,000 a week when her Warner
Brothers contract expired. She
had just completed a terrible
piece of celluloid called Smiling
irish Eyes" and another weak
sister called why Be Good"
With two such flops First Ma
tional decided she was an ex-
pensive luxury.
On the Moore side of the argu-
ment is Lilac Time" which made
plenty of dividends and holds
the Earle Theater record for
straight picture receipts. Colleen
was really magnificent in Edna
Ferber's 80 Big" great in the
first of the flapper films, "Flam-
ing Youth" and Happiness
Ahead" was another way above
average Moore pictures. The
blame for her talking picture
slump was more upon authors
and directors than on the star.
She was starred in more film
tripe than any screen actress
l can recall. This was because
of her big salary and the ne
cessity of keeping her busy to
earn it.
am ready to predict a "come-
back" because I feel she is an
exceptionally clever little actress,
requiring only the right screen
material to demonstrate it again.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

ways walked around decks.
And so it went.
Actually at Sea
"Just think boys" remarked
the actor in great glee, we're
on our way to sea. There's
Manhattan behind us. And
there's the Atlantic straight
Never was a man quite so
happy. -~He placed an arm
around each boy as the boat
rolled onward.
Tonight we dine on water"
he went on. Tonight we sleep
on water. We wake up on
water tomorrow-and we see
no more land until we hit Ire
land. Think of that, boys!
When you kids arise tomorrow,
there'll be no land. So take
a good look at that receding
coastline and wave a long
goodby. All, what a thrill!"'
Soon they went below to ex-
plore the myriad mysteries of
the liners inSideS. They set
tied themselves in their cabin
and looked through portfolios.
They did everything that all
people do when they hit an
ocean liner the first time. And
then, with darkness, another
stroll on the deck-and bed for
them all.
Came the Dawn
Morning found them awake
very early. A steward drew
their baths. They dressed hur-
riedly in order to get to that
deck and see that wonderful
eXpanSe of water. Their caps
pulled down, the father and
his two sons went backwards.
AS they stepped out, the H.
year-old boy Squinted his eyes
to the north.
"Hey, pop" he cried ex-
citedly, what were you talking
about last night? There's
land"
Ernie looked in the right
direction and told the boy that
he was most certainly mistaken.
But the more they walked, the
more insistent the boy became.
When the elder boy chimed in,
Father Truck began to feel a
trifle sheepish. He approached
an officer of the ship.
Il beg your pardon, officer"
he said, but could you tell me
about that dark speck over
there? Is that an iceberg or
another Steamer?"
The officer was very nice
about it.
mot at all, SIR" was his non
chaIant reply. "That'S Cape
Cod. This boat stops at Boston
for several hours in order to
take on a load of fish"
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Waterloo Bridge

Such rapid progress is being
made on waterloo Bridge" by
James Whale that studio produc-
ton is practically certain to be
completed before the end of this
month. Carl Laemmle. jr.. in
New York, has been advised close
ly on this production because of
his prediction that it would be
one of the outstanding pictures
of the wear.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

The first picture around which
the Fox Theater-Washington
Times Free Vacation contest is
centered, begins its initial show
ing at the Fox today. It's title is
Hush Money" and has as its stars
beautiful Joan Bennett and Hardie
Albright.
Remember that the second
series of pictures on "Annabelle's
Affairs" will begin to be published
in The Times tomorrow. This
picture opens at the Fox on Fri
day, July II.
Much has been printed about
these free vacations which four
lucky persons will win. The first
prize is siX-day trip on the Show
boat S. S. Belgenland to Halifax.
The second prize is air tranSpor-
tation to New York, Philadelphia
and Atlantic City on one of the
modern planes of the Ludington
Air Lines plus $100 cash for ex-
penSeS. The winners of each prize
will be allowed to take along
companion, which makes the con-
test well worth going after.
All answers to the contest, and
remember that the clippings you
take from The Times must be
sent in with your 50-word essay,
must be sent to the Free Vacation
Contest Judges at the Fox Thea
ter. The deadline on all answers
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
TickIed Silly

TickIed Silly
Ernie signed the contract and
rushed home to tell the folks
the good news. After having
played on this side of the water
for Is years, Truck was as
excited over that trip across
the pond as an urchin with a
dollar at Coney Island. The
theatrical office informed him
that he would sail on the
Acuuitania, so the actor i'm
mediately visited the Cunard
line and secured an armful Of
literature for himself.
At home that night Truck sat
with his two boys-Phil, who
is II, and Jim, who is 15-and
pored over that high-powered
literature. They looked at pic
lures of the Aquitania from
every angle and the actor
picked out sample suites.
A few days later the theatri-
cal outfit that had hired him
experienced a slight change of
heart. With Ernie's family in.
cluded in the trip, the passage
would prove costly. So they
told MIN he would 60 on q
smaller boat of the French line
a few days after the Aquitania
sailing.
Changes the Boat
Once again the same routine.
This time it was a hurried visit
to the French line for addi-
tional literature. The same
plans, the same high hopes,
the same hysteria. But there
came another day-and still
another delay. The outfit was
evidently trying to book the
cheapest passage possible. And
they finally placed the Truck
family-pa, ma and the two
boys-on a little tub that very
few people ever speak about.
To the family, however, it rep
resented everything they had an
ticipated. Never having been
introduced to a bigger boat,
this one looked like the berries.
1t had decks, chairs, tunnels,
a smoking room and even a
captain. So what the devil?
The day of sailing was q
gala event. The Truexes were
actually going to Europe. All
Great Neck was down to see
them off. There were flowers,
books, baskets of fruit that no.
body ever eats, champagne.
farewellS, kisses, andkerchiefs
and a few tears. With a toot-
irg of whistles, the boat pulled
out of the harbor and headed
down the bay.
To the two boys, Ernie was
guide, preceptor and Chief
Know-It-All. They all had caps
on Immediately, because that
was the thing to do. They
walked around and around
and around decks because Err
ME knew that everybody al
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Moore Come Back

I am one of those willing to
predict Colleen Moore will have
a triumphant screen comeback"
if she lands the right story. The
little star will try to regain
screen popularity in an indie
pendent feature for which she
has secured backing to the
extent of $500.0O0.
Colleen Moore really faded out
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

From that day to this he has
never been able to catch up with
the man who sold him the mo-
ton picture investment. His
idea is to give him one punch IN
the eve, another in the nose, with
an extra sock for saying ID. w.
Griffith doesn't know anything
about making motion pictures.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Film Daily Rates Determination"
Industry's Greatest BIoomer
AH1n Day
By
= MARK HELLINCER .

Ernest Truck. One of the actors who failed to grow
dizzy when he became star swell performer and grand
little guy, he has been the same througout the years.
Maybe you be interested in little yarn about Ernie
It explains the thoroughly and the thing might have
happened to any of We go back few years and find
Truck offered the role in The Fall Guy in London
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

sail from New York on August 3,
which will allow the winner ample
time to arrange last-minute de-
tails and pack for this glorious
trip.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Marquis Vacations

The Marquis Henry de la
Falaise will lay his directorial
baton aside for three months
during which he will take a
much-needed rest in France.
The marquis has been direct
ing French versions of Radio
Pictures with marked success.
Among these were "The Royal
Bed" THE Woman Between" and
"Transgression," recently released.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
First Contest Picture Is on Fox
Screen Today

is Sunday, July 26. Within a few
days after the judges will have
had the opportunity of going over
all answers and the winners will
be announced in The Times.
The ShoWboat Belgenland will
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

Government workers here who VIII agree
Most of the money to float what was de-
signed to be the greatest picture since
Birth of Nation" was gathered right
here in Washington in 1922. None Of the
investors ever received dime back, and
among them were many United States Sena-
tors and Congressman. AS near as can be
figured, after the crash $79O,OOO was poured
in to produce Determination" and only
handful ever found out what became OF the
money. They never saw the picture.
was in the office of a Washington theater
manager when friend of his who had been
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
CLASSIC OF FAILURES ~
Washington Money Was
Sunk in Promotion
Or Bad Picture
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Film Daily this week lists Determination probably
the classic flop of the motion picture industry.
think there are probably hundreds if not thousands OF
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

~
amcd xecuor Of an estate three minor children came
in TO consult him about investing in Determination stock
"I have 81 800 invest in safe but prohaDe venture
b aid Wbat do Won think of this? The manager advised
canton pronounced speculative proposition ana
suggested staple Next day the friend showed what ne
thought advice by SINKING he Whole estate
81 tom tnclc certificates.
The Washington times., 1931-07-10
Ruth Hall Wins
Her Chance In
Films
By HARRISON CARROLL

Copyright, 1881, Premier Syndlcate)
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, July 10.
Newcomers in Hollywood face
greater odds than ever, but the
reward is all the sweeter for the
one in a hundred who makes
good.
Ruth Hall joins this select
group with her assignment to
play the lead in Warner
Brothers Society Lane"
Up until about a year ago, Miss
Hall expected to fulfill a con-
ventional destiny. She was a
society girl in Miami, and al
though a grand niece of Blasco
Ibanez, author of The Four
HorSemen of the APOCALYPSE" she
followed the arts only to the
extent of occasional appearances
in Junior league plays and
benefits.
Then Director Henry King
brought a company to Miami to
film Hell Harbor." Finding Miss
Hall one of the prettieSt girls in
town, he selected her for a bit.
After that, she determined to
become an actress. Her family
persuaded, she came to Hollywood
and joined the extra ranks. And
there she remained until someone
at Warmers gave her a bit in
Joe E. Browns last picture. That
was two months ago. Today she
has long-term contract and her
first real opportunity.
Society Lane" is a story of
Park Avenue. Catherine E. Knox
wrote it and Roy Del Ruth di-
rectS
The Washington times., 1931-07-10

A La Cinema
It is not too exaggerated to be
true, the story they tell of film
executive who decided to make a
mystery picture. Calling in a
writer. he gave him. some ideas
and told him to make the story
similar to a well-known mystery
play.
But that's not my life" OBJ
jected the conscientious writer.
You have the man who wrote
that play on the lot. Why not
let him do your story?"
"Oh, that fellow" Snorted the
executive. He can't write.
Did You Know
That Roscoe Ates once worked
as a Soda ierker2
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DRatha.

yember IS: 1881; Mrs REBEccA n. sMf ~
Ter Of Mrs. M aaa9 ~ Ln ne ae'0 TSn.rsi
from her late residence. Saturday, Novem-
tines Catholic Church S,' Where high mass
M VIII De sing sung At 10 o'clock Interment at
SMITH, REBECCA. The oficers and mem.
bers OF the Willing Helpers Association
aTs cnssresy sI nT5ied Of the death Of Re
vember 80 1851 at 10 am, f drom 81. A9
80 JosEPHINE BUTLER. President.
GRACE WALKER, Recording Secretary.
SMITH; REBECCA. Members of the Cath
death p sister REsEccH s Hfffd q Prs sRe
supcy pace % era sa Pm at N s.
yysmber 2S: at 10 m, from st. Augustinss
MATILDA EasE kRf6dEi R aeo ZEE. Pres:
STEWART. JOHN P. On Thursday. No
tennessee sm6eF eS sv es' at d his s92
Funeral from the he chapel f Of J ;. William
Lees Sons, on Saturday, November 2s, at
atsnd EsaSss "R Mount h5en Sv.s v GEN..
terry.
TENvOoRDE, EDWIN H. On Thursday.
November 26 1881, at 7:3o am, at the
of Nancy Elizabeth Tenvoorde of TIT Fern
Rw adde's II ss on 4a fr99
at l 80 pm. Interment in Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery
WYNANT. MARY E. (BETTIE). On Wednes-
day, November rs, 1881, at 10 am. at St
Luke'S Hospital, MARY E (BettieJ
wife OF George w. Wynant. Besides
her husband she is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Eugene Luck Of Ashland,
Va, and Mrs Morgan billiard OF this
city; two brothers. James d. and John T.
Miller OF Laurel. Va. Funeral from Cen
tenary1 Methodist Church Friday. Novem-
Der n; at II am; Interment at River
ances invited to attend. Remains at 222a
Stuart ave, Richmond, Va.
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Deaths Reported.

Mary Ginsberg. n. st. Elizabeth's Hos
William J. Bacon. II. Home for Incura-
bles.
Jennie Glayer, 10, Gallinger Hospital.
Melvin H. Herman. 68. 1901 Fern st.
/. Margaret A. McMonigle, 81, 1909 N. H.
ave.
Charles C. Elkin, 81, en- route to Gal East
Capitol st.
George Gilbragh, Sc, Casualty Hospital.
Adolph G. Neubeck, So, 1888 Kansas ave.
John @. Haerer, 65, 1924 9th st. ne.
Emma J. Hoffman. 50. 935 K st.
James l.. Blankenship. months, Proyi-
dence Hospital.
James France. 90, Casualty Hospital.
Lucy Morton, rs, Garfield Hospital.
Rosa Curtis, So, st. EliZabeths Hospital.
Allen Dozier. Ga, Emergency Hospital.
Henry Johnson, So, 25l4 @ st.
Joseph I. Greenleaye, Al, Freedmens Hos
ptal.
Hanch Brice, 49, Freedmen's Hospital.