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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Prisons TO Be Closed.

The prison population of Sweden has
been reduced to such low figure that
many jailS are housing only two or
three inmates, and plans are being
consolidating a number of these insti-
buttons so as to lessen expenses and TO
make the buildings available for other
purposes. The population of Sweden is
approximately 5000, 900, and the pris-
pners number 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Rail Order Placed.

NEW YORK, March 10 OP.-The
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Railroad has placed an order. for $500
tons of steel rail, chiefly of 120-pound
section, with the Bethlehem Steel Cor
poration. This in addition to 5000 tons
ordered in January. OF the new bust
ness, 5000 tons are April delivery and
500 tons for delivery in Nav.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
POPE GATHERING HISTORIC
COLLECTION OF CANNON
Head of Vatican Gendarrnes Starts
Arsenal on Nucleus of Gen.
tury-old Piece.

VATICAN CITY [P).-The Vatican is
gathering an arsenal of cannon, but the
pope is not preparing to defend his old
walls from foreign troops for the cannon
are more historic than useful
Col. Vuillemenof, commander Of the
pontifical gendarmes, who instituted the
arsenal, has made nucleus of some ar
tillery pieces that for generations lay
abandoned in the Vatical gardens.
Among them is a perfectly preserved
piece given by King Charles Albert to
Pope Plus TX almost a century ago.
Other big guns added to the collection
include two mortars and small can
non that once belonged to the papal
navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Associated Gas G. Electric.

NEW YORK, March 10 (P.-Security
holders Of the Associated Gas 81 Elec-
trio System totaled 222,242 February /,
an increase Of per cent over the 211,-
$40 as of September Is, 1880. OF the
total February l, 1858 were men,
94,013 women, 772 brokers and 1874 in
stitutions,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Motor Orders Placed.

NEW YORK. March 10 up. THE
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing
Co. has received orders for five 400
horsepower gas electric cars from
Electro-Motiye Co, and for 10 1000
horsepower electric motors from the
Brooklyn Edison Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
FORD SALES GAIN.

DETROIT, March 10 lP-The Ford
Motor Co. today announced its world
production for February totaled 85,109
cars and trucks, the highest monthly
output since last September The an
nouncement said production would be
further increased during the current
month, rejecting increased sales"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
German UNEMPLOYMENT DrOps.

BERLIN, March 10 (P.-The first
hopeful turn in the employment stu
alton since the current depression be-
gan was noted today with the publica-
ton of figures showing 10000 fewer
jobless in Germany on February %
than a fortnight earlier. The figures
showed 4,972000 persons unemployed
at the end of February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Safeway Store Sales.

NEW YORK, March 10 4).-February
Sales of Safeway Stores dropped to
$l5,781 ,593, compared with IS17,0O3, OO7
for the corresponding month of 1880.
Sales for the first two months this year
,309 for the like period last wear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
Maryland & Pennsylvania.

BALTIMORE, March 10 Especially -
Operating revenues of the Maryland &
Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for the year
1880 totaled S817 ,e22.94. a decrease of
1921 per cent compared with the pre-
vious year. Net income for the year
stood at 500, 888.97, against Else, 100 90
in 1929, decrease of Al .87 per cent.
In his lettsr to shareholders President
o. H. Nance points out that the princi-
pal factor contributing to the decrease
of $66, 901 SO in net income for the year
was the extra ordinary item of $4l, III .18
included in the revenue for 1929. repre-
senting back pay" received during the
year covering balance due to .transpor-
tation of United States mails during
previous years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
U. S. TREASURY BALANCE.

The United States Treasury balance
as announced today as of close of bust
ness March z was Sill, 776, 36333. Gus
tom receipts for the month to date were
$7,246, 298.7S. Total ordinary expendi-
lures, $4,97,944.8l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

Fifty-seven thousand people in Aus
tria now receive old-age pensions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

(Quotations furnished by w Hibbs e. Co..
Nominal gold Selling checks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-03-10

Many miniature editions of the ia
nous Question Mark airplane are pop
lIlar TOYS in Paris
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
| When Feature Is
IShOwn on Screen

FOX-Jackie Coogan and Junior
Durkin in "Huckleberry Finn"
At 1859 a. M, 2:14. 4:29, 1888
and e:48 p. m. Stage shows at
1881, 3:46, $50 and 9:O5 p. m.
PALACE-Claudette Colbert in
Secrets of a Secretary" At IL,
2:15, 4:39, 7:24 and 9:39 p. m.
Stage shows at 1882, 1855, Sal
and 1856 p. m.
EARLE-Joe E. Brown on the
stage. At 1904. 3:39, 6:41 and
9:O7 p. m. Chic Sale in "The
Star Witness" on the screen. At
1875, 2:1O, 4:43, 7:48 and 1O:O9
p. m.
METROPOLITAN Phi Hip S
Holmes and Sylvia Sidney in
"An American Tragedy" At
11:14, 1915, 3:1s, 5:1S, 1920 and
9:22 p. m.
RIALTO-"Waterloo Bridge,
with Mae. Clark and Kent
Douglass. At 1870, 1880, $3.50,
$50, 1880 and 9:4O p. m.
COLUMBIA-Joan Crawford in
This Modern Age" At 1855,
1855, 1855, $50, 7:5O and $50
p. m.
R-K-O KEITH'S-Ina Claire in
Rebound" At II, 1:O6, 3:12,
5:18, 7:24 and $50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Late Staqe News From Broadway

NEW YORK, Sept. S.-"Lot-
tie." the comedy by Arthur Will
murt, which Carol M. Sax is
producing, will open at the Bit
more Theater on Tuesday night,
September 20, instead of the pre-
ceding evening, as previously an
nounced. Joan Kenyon, the wife
of Kenyon Nicholson, the play
wright, has been added to the
cast Of the play.
John Price Jones, Ruth Shields
and Lorraine Weimar have been
engaged by the ShubertS for the
cast which will support Queenie
Smith in her forthcoming musical
play now in rehearsal under the
direction of Edward Royce.
Mae Vests new play, THE
Constant Sinner" with the au-
thor as the star, is now an
nounced definitely to open at the
Royale Theater next Monday
night. The Broadway premiere
had previously been scheduled for
the following evening, Tuesday,
September Is.
In addition to Clark and Nc
Cullough, who will star in Peter
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
England Gives Us
Best-Dressed
Actor

To challenge the sartorial pres
tige of William Powell, Give
Brook, ct al, comes Georges
Metaxa, newest Paramount talkie
find, fresh from London with one
of the most extensive wardrobes
ever to be seen in New York
where he made his talkie debut
in Secrets of a Secretary" cur
rent at Loew's Palace Theater.
Metaxa enjoys the reputation Of
being one of the best dressed men
in England.
For the past several years has
been the idol of the British muSi-
cal comedy stage. One of his most
recent engagements there was op-
posite Peggy Wood in the glor-
ious success. Bitter Sweet"
When he arrive in New York
to play his first American talkie
role opposite Claudette Colbert in
Secrets Of a Secretary" he
brought the following items OF
masculine attire:
Forty-six suits of clothes, in
cluding three dinner jackets and
three full dress suits; 10 over
coats, 100 shirts. 100 pair OF
socks, 80 ties, 8 hats, "a pairs OF
shoes, "a pajamaS and IL dress
ing gowns.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Brusiloff Bows Out

Max Finder is now the con-
tracing orchestra leader for the
Fox Theater taking the place of
Leon Brusiloff whose IA years
Of service as baton wielder on
r Street ended Sunday. Kent
Douglass, the soldier in Water,
loo Bridge" on the Rialto screen
is returning to Broadway under
his stage name, Douglas Mont
gomery to play in the musical,
s'Nikki and Her War Birds" q.
wednesday matinees for straight
dramatic shows will be 81 top
this season at the National
Saturdays, $50. Peter Flies
High" Cherries Are Ripe" and
Private Lives" will be the first
shows under the bargain policy
for afternoon trade. Incident
ally Eileen Wilson Of the Peter
Flies High" cast is the ex-wife
william Powell. Glenn Hunter
win live up to the name of his
new show by flying to Wash
ington for the dress rehearsals
Saturday and Sunday.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

Amos musical comedy, Here
Goes the Bride" the completed
cast is announced to include
Roberta Robinson, now appearing
in 1.-THE Band Wagon" Mana Bry-
ant, George Murphy, Audray
Dale, Eric Blore, John Gallaudet,
Dudley Clements. Pauline Gas
kins, Carolyn Hughes, Ann Roth.
Victc Cummings, Frances Lang
ford and Jackie Mason. The show
will open in Detroit on october 4.
EAST Wind" the Sigmund Rom
berg Oscar Hammerstein 2d-Frank
Mandel operetta, formerly called
Always Young" will be played in
rehearsal today by Schwab and
Mandel.
Ed ard Potter will enter the
cast of 1.-THE Barrets of Wimpole
Street" in the role of one of Eliz-
abeth Barrett's brothers.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Hunter Is
Won Over By
Good Role

Not since the distant days of
Young Woodley" has Glenn Hun
ter encountered a role so admira-
bly, suited for him as is his part
in Peter Flies High" the Myron
C.. Fagan comedy that will be
seen at the National Theater the
week of September IA.
It was in Merton of the 1Aov-
ies," as many will recall, that
Hunter first attracted more than
ordinary attention. Following his
excellent work in that satirical
piece, he was starred in Young
Woodley." play Of English
boarding school life. in which he
scored perhaps the greatest sue
cess Of his career. There FOL
lowed motion picture, and vaude-
vile engagements. and then came
a part in "Behold This Dreamer" !"
a play by Fulton Oursler, author
of "The Spider"
Dillingham;, Star
Two seasons ago in Dilling-
hams elaborate and ornate
waterloo Bridge" many persons
expected the young star to duph-
cate his earlier triumphs. He did,
too, give a magnificent perform
ance, but was unable to surmount
the handicap of mediocre play.
His ill-luck followed him for an
other year, and he appeared in
two other unsuccessful plays.
Some months ago wnen Myron
C. Pagan approached the actor
with the script of Peter Flies
High" he found rather stub
born and obdurate young man.
Likes His Role
IF like the part and if feel
that I can play it," Hunter in
formed him, "I'll be glad to do
it. I will tell you in edvance,
however, that I don't expect to
like it. I am, frankly, hard to
please, and in the Tuture I'd
rather remain idle until the right
thing comes along than to under
take a part over which I cannot
honestly enthuse." Then he read
the manuscript. Next cay he
! signed.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Guy Wonders Perseveres

Guy Wonders, who books those
superior vaudeville shows at the
Earle Theater, promises to show,
beginning next Saturday, one OF
the acts which rolled up a record
of eight continuous weeks at the
New York Palace.
Lew Pollack and company is
the act. It was booked two
months ago for a try-out week
with R-K-O to be followed i'm
mediately by an appearance at
the Earle here. The try-out
lasted for two months and the
Washington date was accordingly
put back. Patience is finally
rewarded for Booker Wonders.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

days was just as solid as it had
been before graduation.
In due time, John found him
self a bride. And a swell bit Of
femininity she was, too. She
was playing the ingenue lead in
one of Johns vehicles, and John
was playing the boy friend. AS
soon as the play closed tnty de-
cided to carry the idea into
their private lives. And so they
became, as the saying goes man
and wife.
Henry, of course, was best
man. The girl respected the
great friendship Of these two
men and evidently loved her
husband the more for it. Henry
was just as welcome in johns
home after marriage as he had
been before it. True to their
vow, nothing could disturb their
fine companionship.
When Johns wife, a few
months later, found it necessary
to take to the road in a play
with which her husband was
not connected, it was she who
suggested that Henry live in
their home while she was away.
And it was she who, after she
returned from the road, urged
John to invite Henry to what
ever function they were attend
ing.
Thus, the friendship Of these
three was the talk Of Broadway,
It was one of those things you
often read about-but very sell
dom see.
Hears Sad Runors
Into each life, as the wise
men had it, some rain must
fall. In Johns case. however.
they went the wise men a
little better and gave him a
deluge. From somewhere a
little bird popped out and
whispered something he found
it terribly hard to believe.
It was only natural that ne
should take Henry into his
confidence Immediately. He
asked his only pal if he had
heard rumors that his wife had
been unfaithful. Henry hesi.
tated. Then he placed a hand
on the actors shoulder.
TITS true, john" he replied
bluntly IT know that it will
hurt you like the devil and God
knows that I don't want to
hurt you. But I, too, have
heard the same rumo~s.
I'm telling you now only be-
cause of the VOW we took the
day we graduated. It's tough.
John, but I'm afraid the rumorS
are true"
I'm not going to describe
Johns reactions, nor his hurt.
nor his ensuing scenes with his
wife. Sufficient to relate that
he decided to sue her for
divorce and that she did moth
ing more than shrug her
shoulders.
You can do as you wish, "
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
All In a Day
By
: MARK HELLINCER

NEW YORK, Sept. 8.
The friendship between Henry and John as
touching In these days of selfpromoton it may be
trife hard to understand such glorious companonship
Yet existed And although both men advanced to sue
cess in their respective lines their close association
faltered.
As usual I'm getting ahead Of myself Let's go back to
the day that both graduated from college Of the
same age and possessing practically the likes and
dkes Henry and John had been nseparabe since their
freshman days They had worked together out with
wiser together And here they were four years later at
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Williams Played In
Both PIay and Film

Robert Williams, well-known
stage star who played in the
Trial Of Mary Dugan" and the
stage play, Rebound" oppears
in the screen version of the last
mentioned production.
The picture, an R-K-O Pathe
production, starring Ina Claire,
is now showing at R-K-O Keith'S.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Iohn Gets Married

Their parting on graduation
day had been, as most of them
are, a little too dramatic. They
had never lost track Of each
other for any extensive periods
of time. AS a matter of fact,
their friendship after the college
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

passes by a good $4,000 the previous high
takings for Broadway musical comedy, but
has the show wise folks in New York pom
dering how long it will be before he ex-
hausts the audience supply, since he is Civ
ing 10 performances week with 5000 seats
to be filled for each show. Ticket specu-
lators, who are presumed to know about
such things, say that 10 weeks will be a
long run, even for hit show.
The road Vanities will arrive in Wash
ington at the National early in October,
with Jimmy Savo, Chaz Chase, Jack Benny
and the shady skits which caused furore
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Ina Claire Starred
In Stage Successes

ina Claire, known on Broadway
for her sophisticated smart comedy
roles, is the star of the screen
version Of Donald Ogden Stewards
Rebound" now showing at R-K-O
Keith'S Theater.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

Cuc par CluS VI CHe ways
Pledge Friendship
Henry was going to enter a
Wall Street firm with the idea
of some day owning a broker
age house of his own. johns
path was vastly different. He
was going to embark on a
stage career. 1t was the one
thing he had always dreamed
about; the one thing he had
always wanted. And he was
going to make a stab at sue
cess in that direction.
A few hours before they were
scheduled to leave the two men
sat on a bench in a corner OF
the campus. John spoke first.
Hank" he asserted, "let's
not go into any long-winded
speeches about our regard for
each other. I'd bust UP and
so would you. Rather than do
that, I'd like to make some
sort of a pledge with you on
the other end. And then we'll
both shake and call it quits"
Henry nodded.
"As usual, john" he replied,
you're right. It's pretty tough
to think that these swell years
of our lives now form a part
of tn. past. But that's the
way they go. And now, before
I get the creepS, what sort OF
a pledge have you in mind?"
They Both Succeed
John hesitated.
"Well," he murmured, Il don't
know exactly how to put it, but
I'll do my best. I think you're
the swellest guy ever knew,
and, even if never have an
other friend, I think I've had
ny share Plenty Of friends
make promises when they leave
college, but the world changes
their viewpoints in later years
and the promises are seldom
kept. I want us to be just a
little different.
oppose we take a VOW that,
no matter what happens, We'll
still be the same friends. And
that, regardless of what fate
has in store for us. we'll always
be truthful with each other.
How does that strike your"
Henry's hand shot out.
"Swell, john" he replied
AS I told you in the opening
paragraph, and which should
prove conclusively what poor
story.teller I really am, both
men made rapid strides in the
right direction. Within five
years, John was one Of the
most promising young actors
on Broadway. On Broadway. as
AL Klein puts it. where men
are men-and women. And
Henry was climbing in excel
lent fashion in the Wall Street
sector.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
"Odie'' Gets q Plum

Carryl N. Odell is the latest
waShingtonian to become
Broadway columnist. Mr.. Odell
moves into the mahogany suite
of offices which Paramount as.
signs with a secretary to the
publicist who sends out a weekly
column to some $500 newspapers
retailing the movie news Of the
Great White Way and particu'
larly Paramount news. Mr.. Odell
takes the place of Frank Vree,
land, who moves up to Para,
mounts story council. This last
is Q board of executives who will
pass final judgment on every
Paramount story before it is
turned over to the studio for
production. "Odie" was once city
editor of this newspaper.
News from Philadelphia that
':Rirth of Nation" has been
barred by the mayor leads Pete
Daily to inquire how the Sleepy
City is getting along with its
Liberty loan drive.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Vanities' 'JoeCook' 'sShow,
'Three's a Crowd Are
Early Bookings
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Earl Carrols Vanes at So top, which Mrs, Burns
Mantle succncy described dirt cheap attracted in
of $4,000 his theater in its first week 1t
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

in New York last spring For those who muscacomedy
also be added October Street will Joe
Cook in Fine and Dandy to be followed by Fred Allen,
Libby Holman and Clifton Webb in ''Threes Crowd" Good
for stage hands and musicians for these attractions will
require extra help all around.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08
Gilbert Has
His Rap at
TaIkies
Rx HARRISON CARROLL


HOLLYWOOD, Sept. st hap
pened at a Hollywood party. They
we're discussing the number of IA
nous people who now are down
and out.
eyes," remarked a scenarist, Il
understand the man who made
talking pictures possible is living
in poverty in France"
Great" snapped a newcomer
Let him starve."
It was Jack Gilbert who spoke.
They Never Told Him
Out here they tell Of a producer
who thought his picture was box
office until the preview-and
then he found out it was only
B. o.
Latest Gossip
Cinema debutant, Airline Judge,
leaves for New York on Friday,
and rumor has it she and Wesley
Ruggles will be married soon
after her return. since the news
got out that Eddie Quillan is
suffering from poison oak, more
than SO people have written him,
suggesting remedies. Somebody
in Mexico sent a bottle with the
instructions: Even II you
haven't got poison oak, this is
good to dabble on occasionally"
after two months on the
water, Dick Arlen is so fed up
he plans to sell his boat and
build swimming pool. Whats
the matter with you?" demanded
Sam Wood, upon colliding with
Jimmy Durante on the M: G. M.
lot. IT don't know" Schnozzle
answered absent-mindedly, "The
doctor wasn't in"
Motion Picture Influence
One Of the canning companies
now puts out three sizes OF olives
giant, jumbo and colossal.
Imagine" says Harry Brand,
"the responsibility Of deciding
whether an olive is colossal or
merely giant"
Told You So
Ha Ha! Expert corroboration
of my opinion about the new
hats.
Travis Banton, creator OF Para"
mount fashions, says that within
six months they will be q milli-
merry memory.
"These hats are too definite in
period effect to fit into the
scheme of modern fashion" he
says. "I am not using them in
the wardrobes created for Para
mount pictures. The influence
and subdued effects will be in
corporated, but not the actual
lines"
And there's a man whose busi-
ness it is to know. Pictures aren't
released for some time, end they
have to be shy Of fads.
But in the meanwhile, / fear
Mrs. Carroll planning treach-
cry.
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

In addition to Clark and Nc
Cullough, who will star in Peter
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

WARNER eRos. THEATRES
The Washington times., 1931-09-08

Motion Picture Influence
One Of the canning companies
now puts out three sizes Of olives
giant, Jumbo and colossal.
Imagine" says Harry Brand,
"the responsibility Of deciding
whether an olive is colossal or
merely giant"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-04
'FAvORITISM' ON
FORCE CHARGED
Fireman Resigns, Handing
His Protest to Board.

Because he said he was unable to
receive proper and fair advance
ment due his ability and service,
Walter West, city fireman, Game
well operator, resigned Tuesday and
will retire on pension.
West told Charles Myers, safety
board president, that 'favoritism" In
the department led younger men to
be advanced and given. preferred
working hours. Since death of his
wife less than two weeks ago West
asked work from 7 8. m. to 3 D. m
in order to be at home nights with
his daughter, but he said the re-
quest was refused and another man
was given that shift.
The citizens traffic committee
ordinance was discussed informally
by the board, and will be sub
ject of meeting of the board
committee and Mayor Reginald H.
Sullivan at 2 p. m. Friday. Donald
Morris, board member, said he would
fight for regulations even more
stringent than those now embodied
in the recommendations.
Frank Daley, board member,
asked a comparative survey on ex-
penSe of horses in use by mounted
police and of motorcycles used in
the department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-03-04
CHILDREN'S BOOKS

One of the popular new children's
books by Marjorie Hill Alice, now
available at the public library, con-
Germs a group of pioneering Quakers
who settled in Indiana. judith
Lancaster" is the name of the book.
Judith is a little Quaker girl whose
family, disappearing of slavery,
brought her out to Indiana because
Of the promise that it always would
be a free state.
Through the story of Judith, the
author shows how much Of the real
work Of pioneering life was done
by young people of Is to 20, and
how great an asset to the new COM
munity was their strength and en-
thuSiaSn1.
Other stories highly recommended
by the children's department at the
public library are:
JUDITH LANCASTER" by Marjorie
AROUND A ToADsTooL TABLE BY
Rowena Bennett-A book Of verse which
NSVARRE se oF TE e S "a agss by Esther
parlinR-The story Of an Alaskan team
"How THEY CARRIED THE MAIL" BY
Joseph McSpadden-From the time Of old
King Sargon. three thousand years before
UnIiss: GOWN through, the ages to the de-
FAMOUS G1RIs OF THE WHITE
HOUSE by Kate Swetser-Not q serious
gallery Of girls who at one time or another
lived In the White House.