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Marne and Bertha Belmore as Mrs.
Brown do very well. indeed.
e. de S. MELCHER.
"The House Beautiful"
At the Shubert- Beissco.
JUST as II 1t were a Mona Lisa OF
the stage, THE House Beauti-
ful," turns a wholesome face" and
the inspired glow of smile upon
practical world and human ex-
perience becomes more than bubbles
and bluff. II tells a story of an1bi-
ton and hope and struggle, but It
does no preaching. Rather 1t reaches
out TO the things that everlastingly
have created the circles of society
with all grades of intelligence and
all kinds of character. molding COM
munities OF good and bad types,
while intelligence manages to MAIN
tain its grip and lead the way.
Out on the dramatic firing line,
Channing Pollock. in this play.
which opened last evening at the
Shubert- -Belasco, fires a few shots
and leads his forces in the direc-
tlon OF something better than COM
monplace thrills, There appears to
be no striving for this effect, how
ever. 1t is simply an unrestrained
labor of genuine theatrical quality,
IN which the power of good stage
craft and good acting create a hush,
a pleasant anticipation OF some
lauoable thing and the force of q
nnal reward for the person who
mas been moved by understanding.
. author and play seem to have
the quality that always has been
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admirably suited to the several
stages OF their life together, while
their acting throughout gives q. per-
feet picture Of an inspired couple
that has . long grange view OF hu-
man experience and the command
ing power Of the urge to good char
acter and service In a small COM
munity.
Mr.. Pollock has created a stage
full of distinctive and sometimes
amusing roles, and these are made
to inpart the picasur9ble sensations
that arise from the contemplation
Of people who love fun and business
and are unable to delve with en-
phasis into the philosophy of human
growth. Among these actors are
Roy Gordon, Raymond Walburn,
Jane Seymour, Sydney Riggs, Lionel
Stander, Gladys Thornton. Jack
Easton and Virginia Curley. A
striking character role is presented
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there might have been seems hope
lessiy put out. Even the law case,
which had to do with proving TO
the world that an artist is, after all,
the only Judge of whether his paint
ing is finished or not Is dulcet
little affair which blossoms gently.
only to 60 out, as they say, like
light"
Those, however, who prefer not
to be blistered at the theater Will
find some of this very pleasant and,
as certain witness said, pretty"
In it you will find Richard Hale
looking all the world ike Mr.:
Greaves' portrait Of Whistler and
acting his role with great deal OF
spirit. You will find the studio
handsomely backgrounded by soft,
gray, misty atmosphere; some OF the
crude, caustic cynicisms Of the man
spun out amusingly land some not
SO amusingly). You will find a very
har osome Lady Violet Hardy IN the
person of Diantha Pattison, and
much fne red hair on the head OF
Mi lam Doyle, who is, however, to
cur way of thinking, the exact oppo-
site Of THE Little Girl in White
Symphony in White, No. 2" and
you will find that love and an artist
don't always go hand in hand and
that at the end Mr.. Hale is looking
out into that cottonlike fog which
he helped to immortallze with great
wistfulness.
The action takes place in the
Whistler house in Chelsea. ard rem
iniscent lines of the artist concern
his dislike Of Sargent, his hatred OF
art critics, his ccorn of London ex-
hibits, his innate fondness Of Amer
lea and his horror of having any one
but himself touch his canyaces.
What, perhaps, seems out OF place
is his rapid, spazmodic painting on
the stage, while he wakes pceelc at
the same time Cthe scene with Lady
Hardy posing for him seems most
unnaturaD, and the unnecessary
draping around the stage studio OF
portraits, supposedly by the master,
the sight of which is enough TO
ruin any Whistlerite's appetite.
While Mr. Hale's performance OF
this eccentric genius is very credita-
BILE, the others in the cast do not
fare so well. This, it seems, Is be-
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Music and Musicians
Reviews and News of Capitals Programs.

panying. AS Mrs. Watson said in
her introduction, the piece is dis
tinctly "violinistic." 1t has un-
usual harmonies, sections Of East
ern flavor, moments of sheer pyro-
technics and moods of quiet melody.
One would like to hear 1t more than
once.
Edward C. Potter, who has written
an interesting cantata for the George
Washington Bicentennial, was repre-
sented last aight by three songs,
given by Mr.. Smith and Mr.. Shure,
including wild Geese" which had
a wistful sadness that was particu-
larly appealing.
In lieu of the yet incompleted
"Roumanian Gypsy Dances" Henry
Smith-Gregor played "Dogwood In
Bloom" one of his American
sketches. 1t seems unnecessary to
add words to music that expresses
a mood abstractly. However, II this
must be, the phrase about the dog
wood ito haunt, to startle and way
lay.n gives the feeling that Mr..
Gregor has caught. The Inca Sun
Hymn" was perhaps the favorite
of the evening, with its economy OF
means, reiterated drone bass and
plaintive resignation. This was ad-
mirably played by the composer and
Bernard Parronchi, first cellist of
the National Symphony Orchestra
and an excellent musician.
The final number was Dorothy
Radde Emery's Flower Cycle" for
voice, violin, violincello and piano.
Evelyn Randall sang the soprano,
Mr.. Ralon and MIR. Parronchi played
the strings and Mrs. Emery herself
was at the piano. The Flower
Cycle" was given in Washington in
the 1880 National Contest and in
other contests in New York and
Pittsburgh. D. G.
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properties In Montana, who "Fen In with
d group of EaEterners, whose tricks were
mean enough TO get every one In trou-
BILE"
He signed what he was told to sign by
FRANK Z. Mftteriecfnef., treasurer ana
co-defendant, Cotxer said.
1 knew nothing about bookkeeping.
judge" Cotter- said. They (his part
ners) were to raise the money, lust Ike
brokers. had nothing to do with their
methods of promotion. Mr.. Mitterlech-
ner used to call me chld-and I'm
sorry TO say was"
Besides Cotter and Nitterlechner. the
oefendants are former Ma gistrate George
r Ewald and Francis IA. Schirp, the
latter former college professor.
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From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington 5 Theaters

cause Of needlessly faulty direction,
the characters behaving not at all
like even Victorian flesh and blood,
but more like handsome puppets
whose entrances and exits are oper-
ated by a series of backstage strings.
In spite of this, however, Charles
Latte as the French painter La
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Ware
Grace Shannon opened with a
group of piano solos by r. Deane
Shure: "Bob-o-link" and Purple
Finch Linnet," taken from bird
songs Of Schuyler Matthews. VIII
fred Smith, tenor, sang three songs
by Karl Holer, with the composer at
the piano. OF these, Thou Art So
Like a Flower" set to a beautiful
Heine poem, had a welcome SIM
plicity of treatment.
La Sale Spier's 'Ballade" is al
ready known to Washington and to
New York as well, for Sylvia Lent
included it in her program there
this October. Arseno Radon of the
National Symphony was the violinist
last night, with Mr.. Spier accom-
Evening star., 1931-12-08
BILL TO CUT u. S. PAY
INTRODUCED IN HOUSE
Rich, Author cf Plan to Reduce
Wages 10 Per Cent, Hopes to
Help Meet Deficit.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A 10 per cent reduction applying TO
all Government salaries and wages in
1882 was proposed today in the House.
A bill to that effect was offered %
day by Representative Rich, Republi-
can, Pennsylvania. as an economy
measure to help meet the Federal def
cit. 1t would exempt elected officers
of the Government. calariaS Of whom
may not he changed under the Consti-
tuition during the time for which they
were elected.
Rich said he hoped the bill would
affect every one from the President
down" including members of Congress.
I'm trying to relieve the present
situation" he added, "and make every
one share their burden Of the depres-
sion. Government employees have been
a favored class thus far in escaping
any reduction in income"
Evening star., 1931-12-08
MINE PRESIDENT SAYS
ASSOCIATES DUPED HIM
Harry c. Cotter, in Mail Fraud
Trial, Describes Self as Being
"Rubber Stamp, Head.

BY the Associated Press. -
NEW YORK, December s.-Harry c.
Cotter, president of Cotter Butte Mines
Inc, one of four defendants on trial in
Federal Court for mail fraud, told a
jury yesterday that he was rubber
stamp" president who had nothing to
DO with the activities Of his associates.
Cotter pictured himself as a West
errer, with titles to valuable mining
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poser's Clu b.
The organiza-
tion is five
years old, but
this Was its
first meeting of
the Fall. The
chairman. Doro-
thy De Muth
Watson, pre-
sided. T h e r e
were prrsent all
of the c o m =
posers of the
evening as well
as many dis
tin gu S h c d
Was b i n & t o n
musicians, In
Guiding Sylvia
Lent and Helen
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NOW, ItONGFtl
that Whistler is
definitely an i'm
mortal by cam
vas as well as
by m ou I h, it
seems q shame
that q more
spirited exposi-
tion Of his do
in gs couldn't
have been pre-
pared. The play
Is such a mild
re c ounting of
household loves
and irritations,
Of temperament
a n d spo k e n
poesies, t h a t
..r L, a 1 nunr fro
Evening star., 1931-12-08
CITIZENS PLAN ELECTION

Kenilworth Association Names
Committee to Bring New Members.
A special Membership Committee was
appointed last night by the Kenilworth
Citizens Association to bring in new
members fos the annual election of
officers The election will be held jan
uary 4
The committee includes Mrs. Will
liam M Mortfel, Mrs. Samuel Green
and j. o. Alexander.
The meeting was held in a portable
room in the rear OF the Renilworth
School and John S. Driggers presided
Evening star., 1931-12-08
WINS DIVORCE In RENO
Wife of Monta Bell, Motion Pic
ture Director, Gets Decree.

RENO, Noy., December CP).-Lu-
cille Marie Bell, wife Of Louis Monta
Bell, Hollywood motion picture director,
obtained a divorca i1ere yesterday.
The court approved trust fund Gre
sted by Bell for the support Of his wife
and their daughter, who will remain
with her mother.
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be lair, here IS
about how Man
churia looks TO
me. China owns
q lot. j a pa n
owns the house
t h a IS on 1t.
Now who should
have the police
men? China is
trying to save
its coun try;
Japan is trying
to save It's In
Evening star., 1931-12-08

A dog Is having sport by catching
salmon as they attempt TO leap Walker,
burn Cauld, Scotland. on the way back
to their sp~wnirr place
Evening star., 1931-12-08
Composers Club
Presents Splendid Program.

HE Lounges of the University
Womens Club were thronged
last night to hear q program by
members of the Washington Com
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"Mr. Whistler"
Opens at the National.

Opens at the National.
TIME new play, Mfr. Whistler"
at the National, is scarcely a
play at all. 1t is rather a
Il series of mellow and some
times romantic glimpses Of
the great London fog expert, who, in
his day, caused more excitement by
his gentle art of making enemies,
perhaps, than by his paintings.
Evening star., 1931-12-08
VIII Rogers
Says:

TOKIO.-After drinking at least
two barrels of tea and wanting TO
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by Helen Namur. And II Is all just
simple play. ID. G. C.
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vestmef1t. The League Of Nations
is trpsne to ssve its face. koxsoome-
.Sdy has rNt 30 lose.
Evening star., 1931-12-08

or course. we have many smaller
and larger sets sets that will
be just right for the age of the boy
you Will surprise priced from s5.95
up. There are also many eXIras'
you may add to regular sets
or you may select them as gifts
for the boy you made happy with
train last Christmas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
SCHAFER CHARGES
CAPITOL GAMBLING
Phone in House Barber Shop
Used to Place Race Bets,
He Declares.

Prompted by his own observation Of
a telephone in a House barber shop
being used steadily for an hour and a
half in placing bets on horse races by
employees in the Capitol, Representa-
tive John C. Schafer, Republican, of
Wisconsin has written to Joseph G..
Rogers, sergeant-at-arms of the House;
William Tyler Page. clerk OF the House,
and Bert w. Kennedy, doorkeeper. sug-
costing that they warn all employees
that they will be discharged unless they
desist from gambling during working
hours.
That gambling in many forms is
prevalent in the Capitol and House
Office Building, as well as throughout
the Government service in Washington.
was declared today by Representative
Schafer, who last Saturday wrote to
Walter M. Newton. secretary to Presi-
dent Hoover, suggesting that he call
the matter to the attention of all ad-
ninlstrative officers Of the Government.
Officials Silent.
Mr. Schafer said today that he was
surprised after all the publicity given
to this matter and the general knowl-
edge of the gambling conditions that
thus far he has received no assurance
from any Government official of CO.
operation in the drive to wipe out the
evil.
Unless administrative action is taken,
Mr.. Schafer is determined to have the
matter aired thoroughly before the
House Committee on Expenditures in
the Government departments, of which
he is a member
1T may be necessary to call some of
the employees of the House before the
committee to testify regarding the plac-
ing of BETS he said today.
Wants Gamblers Fired.
Mr.. Schafer emphasizes that this
effort on his part is in the interests
of economy and efficiency in the Fed
eral service, and is not aimed at any
individuals or any particular branch of
the Government service.
In his letter to the sergeant-at-arms,
doorkeeper and clerk of the House, Rep
reSentative Schafer said:
Il would suggest that it would in
crease the efficiency of the employees at
the Capitol If you would notify every
employee under your supervision that
any Government employe who, during
Office hours, uses the time of the Gov
eminent in activities relating to base
ball pools. horse race bets and lotteries
would have his name struck from the
Government pay roll"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27

Charles r. Ely, vice president Of Gal
laudet College, and his wife, Mrs. Louise
G. Ely, were awakened in their resi-
dence on the college campus early today
by burglar with a pistol and fash
light, who ordered them to remain in
bed while he took their money
Mr. Ely awoke shortly before daylight
to hear some one moving about the
bed room In response to his query, the
intruder announced he was a robber.
BE quiet where you are" he said, turn
ing his flashlight on the couple. I'm
after your money"
Mr.. Ely said he had about 81 in a
trousers pocket and also told where the
robber could find Mrs. Ely's pocketbook,
containing few dollar bills. The bur-
glar found this money but left Mr.. Ely's
watch on the dresser when he departed,
warning the couple to remain quiet
where they were.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elys room was on the
second floor and other members of the
family slept undisturbed on the third
floor. Nothing except the money was
taken.
The robber gained entrance by re-
moving screen from dining room
window on the ground floor. He
climbed in on ladder which he had
found on the premises. Mr.. Ely noti-
fed police as soon as the burglar left,
but search of the neighborhood re-
vealed no trace of him. The couple
were unable to obtain good look at
the robber because of the glare of the
fiashlight, although they were convinced
he was no amateur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
WIFE GIVEN DECREE
ON DESERTION CHARGE
Mrs. Marcum Granted Limited Di.
vorce From Special Assistant
to Attorney General.

Justice Jesse G. Adkins decided today
that Mrs Maria S. Marcum Is entitled
to a limited divorce from Phillip H.
Marcunn, special assistant to Attorney
General Mitchell assigned to the Office
of the Alien Property Custodian, on the
ground of desertion. The court said he
would fix alimony at $135 per month
and would allow counsel fees to the
wife. Marcum's salary is $4,000 a year.
They were married November 81,
1924, at Ell PaSo. Tex. and have no
children Both had been previously
married and divorced and Marcum had
adopted a son of the plaintiff by a
former marriage. The latter is now of
age. The couple lived together until
April, 1923, when in this city Marcum
is said to have deserted his wife, telling
her he would no longer live with her
and taking away his personal effects.
He has since refused to provide a home
for the wife, the court finds.
Marcum attacked the Jurisdiction OF
the court holding that he Is resident
of West Virginia and that was also the
domicile of his wife. Justice Adkins
agrees with the husbands claim that he
is a legal resident of West Virginia and
that until the separation the wife's resi-
dence was also there. After the @para-
ton. the court holds, Mrs. Marcum
adopted the District Of Columbia as her
place of residence and at the time OF
filing suit and now has been legal
resident here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
BODY OF WASHINGTON
+. MAN FOUND IN VIRGINIA
Effort to Verify Suicide as Res
taurant Worker
Fails.

The body of a man, believed to have
come from Washington. was found by
Virginia State police yesterday on a
wooded hill of the MISUNDERSTANDING
ton highway about seven miles from
Fredericksburg.
The man was identified by Pete Raj
Crayas. formerly employed in a
lunch room at $50 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. Inquiry at that address failed to
show that any one by that name had
ever worked there.
Jerry Georges, proprietor of the res
'taurant, said a man named A. Cranias
had worked there, but left some time
ago for Richmond Georges said he saw
Cranias alive today. however.
Beside the mans body was .32-cal-
iber revolver, while in his pockets were
a receipt for bus fare from Washington
to Fredericksburg and 85 cents In
change. Coroner w. A. Harris of Spot
sylyania County issued certificate OF
death by suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
NEW SCHOOL PLEA
FOR CRIPPLED DUE
Small Buildings for Classes
Near Hospitals Sought as
Report Is Drafted.

Recommending that present accom-
nodations for crippled pupils in the
Weightman and Magruder Schools be
replaced by modern facilities in build
ings to be constructed adjoining hos
pitfalls where educational and physical
rehabilitation Of these children could
be carried on to best advantage, the
final report of the special committee
studying the needs of handicapped chill
dren was being prepared at the COM
mittee meeting shortly before noon to-
day.
This committee, appointed by the
late DIR. Charles F. Carusi, president of
the Board of Education, last December,
has made thorough study of the needs
of both the crippled children and tuber-
cular pupils. Having reached the opin-
ion that their primary need is physical
reha Utilization, rather than education
the committee set about today to draft
its report, which probably will be pre-
sented to the School Board at its sec
ond meeting in June.
Committee members have decried the
expense of undertaking to equip school
houses with elaborate hospital facilities
which would duplicate equipment al
ready available at Children's Hospital.
They have concluded that if small build
ings were erected adjoining hospitals,
teachers could educate the pupils while
the curative treatments of which they
stand in such great need could be pro-
vided more efficiently and far more ad-
equately by the regular hospital staff.
The committee stands convinced that
the medical needs of the crippled chill
dren are "proportionately greater" than
their educa tional needs. majority of
the parents of the crippled children al
ready in the two schools, it was reported
at today's meeting, are in hearty ap-
prevail of the proposed plan.
Dr.. II. Barrett Learned, president of
the Board of Education, is chairman of
the committee, and presided over to-
days meeting. Other committee mem
bers attending were DR.. John Hayden
johnson, also member of the Board
of Education; Dr. Joseph A. Murphy,
representing the District Health Office;
George S. Wilson. representing the
Board of Public Welfare: Dr. John
Allen Talbot of the Children's Hospital
staff, Mrs. Ernest r. Grant, represent
ing the Association for the Prevention
of tuberculosis; Garnet G. wilkinson,
first assistant superintendent of schools;
Robert L. Hsycock, assistant superin-
tendent, and DR.. Frank w Ballou,
superintendent of schools The COM
mittee will meet again, it is expected
two weeks from today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
WICKERSHAM DINNER
RECALLS DAYS OF TAFT
Former Associates of Ex-Attorney
General Honor Him at
Cosmos Club.

Memories of the Taft administration
were revived last night at dinner given
former Attorney General George w.
Wickersham, who served under Presi-
dent Taft, by persons who served on his
staff when he was at the head of the
Justice Department The dinner was
held at the Cosmos Club
Former Solicitor General william
Marshall Bullitt presided at the gather
ing which was attended by several of
Mr.. Understands former associates
who are now justices of the District Su-
preme Court.
Those who participated included:
Jesse C. Adkins, Clyde Ambrose. A.
Bruce Bielaski. William Marshall Bull
lit, David D. Caldwell John Cherry,
Frank Cole, Wade H. Ellis, o. J. Field,
James A. Finch, Stanley W. Finch,
Hugh A. Fisher. John w. Gardner, Jolir
r. Gaskins. Henry e. Gauss. Peyton
Gordon. William S. Gregg, William r.
harr, Austin Harveycutter, william j.
Hughes. Ernest Knaebel. William w.
Lemmond, James H. Mackey, Robert j.
Mawhinney. Clark McKercher, George
F.. Mikkelson, Abram F. Myers, James
M. Proctor. William H. Ramsey, Arthur
Robb, w. w. Scott, Roger Shale Charles
B. Sornborger, George T. Stormont, G..
Carroll Todd, Franklin G. Wilson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-27
LAST MAN FREED
IN Staying PROBE
Gordon Released After Probe
Fails to Reveal Slayer of
Jack Cunningham.

Police released today the last suspect
held for questioning in connection with
the murder last week of Jack Cunning
ham, police informer Albert Gordon,
IS, of 761 Princeton place. was liberated
after detectives questioned him at head
quarters this morning and satisfied
themselves he had revealed all he knew
concerning Cunningham's movements
prior to the shooting.
Gordon was the last witness yester-
day before the coroner's jury which
found the Cunningham came to his
death at the hands Of persons un-
known"
Wanted to Buy Ale.
Gordon admitted to the jury he
sought to purchase ale of Cunningham
and had been in his company for some
time on the night of the shooting The
ale. police say, was part of a quantity
of liquor stolen from an I street speak
easy by Cunningham and an accomplice
several weeks before.
The same jury which inquired into
Cunningham death concluded an in
quest yesterday into the fatal shooting
Va 4IFLIlS 1EIOF IN LA a ANAI4Sii
pool room Saturday night. The jury
held 20-year-old Robert Emmett Martz
for the murder and detained Harry
Burch. 81. a chauffeur, of 928 New
York avenue as an accessory.
Martz said the gun discharged ac-
cidently as he handed it to Burch. The
latter was held when his testimony
regarding his reason for entering the
pool room conflicted with that offered
by his mother, Mrs. Blanche Burch.
Admits Three Phone Calls.
Young Burch insisted he had no
reason" for going into the pool room,
operated by the slain man and his two
brothers, and that he did not know
why Martz entered.
Mrs. Burch told the jury that while
she, her husband. young Burch and
Mart.& we're driving TO the home of the
elde4 Surchs in the Southeast section
she heard Martz remark that he was
going into the pool room TO 'see who is
telling stories on me-"
Under cross-examination Burch ad-
mitted he telephoned Irving zirkle
three times on the day of the shooting,
but denied that it was with regard TO a
rumor that Zirkle had been going with
his wife.
While the coroner's jury recon-
mended that Burch be held for the
grand jury simply as an accessory. he
was booked on charge of murder when
police returned him to first precinct
yesterday afternoon.