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came to me: do you shake the roof
watched here i. -
AS we moved slowly down the wide
aisle could see that the spacious
chamber was filed. An usher seated
US less than twenty feet from the
altar; we thanked him and, settled at
last, listened to the suppressed muir
muir that went up from the waiting
crowd.
"Yonder," said Manuel, pointing a
prudent thumb, sis Morales, who acts
for La Tore"
studied the cold dignified man who
bore with evident pride the gaudy
trappings of his rank. Had / never
seen the city of Tucayan | should have
disliked this cynical Spaniard whose
face was set in mask of cruelty and
whose eyes were yelled by heavy lids
half closed as though to conceal his
crafty thoughts.
This man, then, with the power of
Spain at his call, had laid his hand
life it held. 1t hadn't been a gesture
of var, / remembered, for not a man
in Tucayan was armed A deed of
senseless brutality-no less-this de-
struction of helpless town and the
slaughter of its people. If Morales
represented Spanish methods in vene-
zuela the cause of Bolivar, | reasoned.
was just.
Hot anger burned within me, the
racing blood pounded at my temples
and, falling to trembling again, |
gripped my fingers and ground my
teeth in fury of impotence. The
glorious Lamartina was marrying the
aide of this monster, and the colonel's
emulation of the Butcher had earned
for him already a reputation as in
famous as that of his chief
Now Manuel touched my arm.
Careful. my friend" he whispered:
such malignant looks ill become a
wedding. If you would conserve your
life you must control your face"
l had come TO realize at last that,
behind the unfavored face of the
swarthy and clever Manuel lay
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Easy Pleasant Way
To Lose Fat

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same time increase your energy and
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How would you ike to lose your
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Get on the scales to-day and see
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Take one half teaspoonfuI in a glass
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After that you'll want to walk
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Leading druggists America over
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Horse-Racing Shown to Be Very Ancient Sport

Horse-racing was the sport of kings
at least 5000 years ago. Recently
there have been discovered in Meso-
potamia some Hittite inscriptions dat
ing from more than 1000 years B. c.,
which contain complete instructions
for the training Of candidates for big
races. Professor HronZy of the Uni
versity of Prague has interpreted the
inscriptions, and ii is astonishing to
find how methodical were the train
ers of those far-off days. The ami
mails were first got into condition by
a diet which aimed at removing all
surplus flesh, and baths are also rec
commended in the inscription Speed
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Ancient TRAP Shooting"

The origin of trap shooting may be
traced to the ancient pastime of pop-
Inlay shooting, game practiced by
the ancient Greeks and the expert bow.
men Of medieval times, wrote W. w.
Greener, in The Gun and Its Devel.
opment." The popinjay was stuffed
parrot or fowl placed at the top of a
pole, and used as target in some in.
stances living bird was used. a GER
tain amount Of liberty being given ia
it by the length of the cord used TO
secure ii TO the pole. Homer. in
the "iliad, mentions popinjay sheet
ing, a dove being the target.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
The Vale of Arason
By Fred McLauehlin
c4utbor Of "Tbe Blade Of Pearay"
by Mm

I'VE can. at least, Manuel, go to the
wedding"
Madness, Senior! Surely you would
not do so wild a thing,"
why not? Is not the wedding
public affair? | have taken care of
myself for many years. Manuel. and
expect to do so many more. If you
hesitate to accompany me, or fear that
evil might befall-"
Not at ALL" he cried, in high good
humor now; 81 wouldn't miss it for
the finest ship in the Indies :"
AS we entered the soft gloom of the
cathedral my heart was beating a
swift tattoo against my ribs, my
breathing was the labored breath of
the spent runner, and my body shook
in the palsy of arrant fear. had be-
gun TO cherish a faint hope that a
portion of the Senorita's love had
been bestowed upon me. She had
come to my prison, had tried to save
me; she had sought ME out in the
fury of the storm, and the light in her
eyes when she had found me . ah!
But who was AdolfO, what had he
done TO win her? Why should she
marry this drunken Spaniard, whose
loves were legion? When | had saved
her, and brought her to those in the
lifebOat, Adolfo had tried to kill me-
A wild rage possessed me. De Fuentes
would never marry her; would throw
myself upon him at the altar, l would
put my fingers around his throat and
hOl1 them there until he died, and all
the powers in the great cathedral
would not stop me. | would tear :.
A quieting hand was laid upon my
arm and Manuels warning whisper
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
THE STORY

In the city of New Orleans, in
1921, Loren Garde, recently an
officer under General Jackson, is
surprised by the appearance of
three figures, in ancient Spanish
costume, two men and a woman
whose beauty enchants him. Re-
senting the arrogance of the eld-
er of the two men. Garde fights
a duel with him with swords,
and wounds him. He learns his
opponent is Adolfo de Fuentes,
colonel in the Spanish army in
Venezuela. Garde overhears a
plot to overthrow Spanish rule
IN Venezuela. Discovered, he
fights, but is overpowered. Garde
finds himself a prisoner on the
Santa Lucrecia, ship bearing
arms and ammunition for the
Nenezuelans. On board are the
cOnspirators, the lady of his love.
her brother Polito. and De Fu-
entes. From the girl. Garde
learns her name is Dulce Lamar
tina. He loves her, but does not
reveal his love. The vessel is
wrecked and Garde reaches the
N-4CNN N-sAA SACA G e1AOAC- ne C44-
counters a stranger and sees
DulCe with De Fuentes and Po-
lilo. Learning his history, the
stranger, who is Captain Mona
han of the British legion under
Bolivar, urges Garde to join the
Venezuelans, but his mind is set
On again seeing Dulce. Monahan
directs him to friends in Caracas.
There Garde, supplied by Mona
han with the secret sign of the
patriots, is welcomed at the rev.
dictionary headquarters.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13

and stamina were developed first by
trotting and then by gallops over
longer distances. Training as a rule
occupied about six months. Other dis
coyeries show that horseracing as
sport can be taken back to at least
5000 B. c..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Hardest in the World

Louise has a very difficult role in
the play"
difficult? Why. she hasn't a word
to say"
"Well. what could be more difficult
for herr"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Belief Long Held

The earliest expression of the idea
that man has moral responsibilities.
and that felicity in the next world de
ponds upon character in his, is found
in inscriptions inside Egyptian collins
dating back to 1000 B. c.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
His Rirthripht

Proud Father-Hes fine baby. He
inherifs his looks from me.
His Wife-Ive been thinking of
rhat myself Can't you see a lawyer
.llani siisinheritine him?
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
That's It

81 bought car for fifty dollars"
@Will 1t rum"
Eyes, but not as fast as the maj
who sold ii to me-"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Literally True

Father-So you interviewed her ia
ther last night, EN-? Did you make
him toe the markY
Son-Yes. dad I was the marx. :
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13

EXCESS acid is the common cause
of indigestion. 1t results in pain and
sourness about two hours after eat
ing. The quick corrective is an alkali
which neutralizes acid. The best
corrective is Phillips Milk of Mag
nesia. 1t has remained standard with
physicians in the so years since its
invention.
One spoonful of Phillips Milk of
Magnesia neutralizes instantly many
times its volume In acid. Harmless,
and tasteless, and yet its action Is
quick. You will never rely on crude
methods, once you learn how quickly
this method acts. Be sure to get
the genuine.
The ideal dentifrice for clean
teeth and healthy gums is Phillips
Dental Magnesia, a superior tooth
paste that safeguards against acid
mouth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13

1t is better TO be merciful and
wrong than unmerciful and right.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13

In politics, you can solve a prob
lem easily if the people are satisfied
with the solution.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
Right

Goodness, not"
"Then you don't know what wori
isi'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-11-13
CAS- T O RIA


So far, the people have been able
TO pay for the mistakes the govern
ment makes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

down to date" offers . situation COM
mon TO most people. young couple
wants the luxurieS Of life and yet can't
afford them. It is probably only human
that they buy an automobile far beyond
their means, only to find that instead
Of bringing them the happiness they
expected, it surrounds them with
cponging friends and plunges them into
cocial and financial difficulties.
The picture however, is not designed
fer moralizing. That's merely a peg on
which is hung one of the most amusing
EtorieS of the season
Those who appear in the story are
Spencer Tracy, Edward Everett Horton,
Sidney Fox, William Collier, ST.; Una
Merkel, Lorin Raker, William Holden,
Ruth Warren, Bert Roach and E Bren-
del.
On the stage will be Fanchon and
Marcos "The Dance" idea. Johnny
Marvin, popular radio and photograph
star, in his treatments as DIR. Cheer;
Brllsiloff's Music Masters in the pit,
Bob Hamilton with an organ novelty
and the latest Fox Movietone News will
complete the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Helene Chadwick Walter Lang di-
rected the picture, an adaptation by
Julian Josephson of the story "Platt
num-" by Edward Deal Sullivan and
Adele Comandini.
Short reels and comedy, Otto r.
Beck at the organ and Graham Nc
Reel complete the program.
Maltese Falcon"
Saturday at the Earle.
REBE DANIELS newest picture, "Thc
~ Maltese Falcon" and Joe Laurie.
ir., noted comedian, will be the screen
and stage headliners starting Saturday
at Warmers Earle TTneater.
1.-THE Maltese Falcon" is described as
a thrilling mystery romance of a beau
tiful adventures who is determined to
obtain a valuable statuette, but falls
in love with Ricardo Cortez, who be-
lieves her guilty of many strange things
It is said to be an exceptional thriller
from start to finish. Supporting players
include Dudley Digges, Una Merkel
Robert Elliott, Thelma Todd and Wal
ter Long.
The stage show brings Uncle" Joe
Laurie tr., noted comedian, in a line
of rapid, humorous patter, in which he
is assisted by six other fun-makers;
Maurice Colleano and his family, aero
batic comedians; Vernon Rathburn and
his quintet of entertainers, including
Helen Honan; Smith, Strong and Lee.
in a novelty skit, and Maxine Doyle,
with the usual short subjects, orchestral
prelude and Earle News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20


OF Steve Merrick call for an abandon
that is said to appeal to femininity.
The boy Is bent on writing a novel
and the only way he can do so Is to
remain at home while his sweetheart
and wife goes out to work. Conse-
quently, he becomes a combination
housekeeper and worshiper of the muse.
Nancy Sheridan, as the inspiration
Of all this ambition, fits neatly into the
role OF ANN, and what happens after
these two-Anne and Steve-decide to
play with the fires of fate is said to be
just one great big rollicking spasm of
comedy.
There is just enough of farce COM
edy In up Pops the Devil" to make
this play meat for the Company
Daphne Wilson, in sterling role, and
Mrs. Hibbard, John warburton. Ro-
berta Beatty, Burke Clarke, Eddie Po-
land, Raymond Branley and Forrest
Orr all will be in it.
Matinees will be given Wednesday
and Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Guuo OF organ
lists was given
Monday night
at the Church
Of the Epiphany
by Lyman s.
Met rary, form
erly organist Of
u oily Trinity
Church, Middle
town, Conn.
Mr.. McCrary
who is q native
w a shingtonian
and has received
d gre es from
Yale and the
Peabody Con-
servatory, and
who before he
AAAle sec y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

screen version title
of "Trilby," q IA
nous story by
George Du Maurier
that depicts with
grim power the
hypnotic control
by Svengali of a
pretty artists mod
ell Of the Latin
Quarter.
T ugh the
strange power of
the sinister music
master, Trilby be-
comes q great sing
er, leaI es Paris
with him and,
though pursu e d
from place to place
l1&y hnp cu,aot11corf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

man of the Ma
tional Players,
Roger Pryor, re-
Gently played the
role of Steve Mer-
rick on a local
stage with the
road company.
Stanley Ridges,
who essays the
lead here, has by
training and ex-
perience all the
requisites for a
sparkling presen-
fQft0fa Tha SHorf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Is oblivious of all until the weird
magic Of Svengali is miraculously
broken.
"Svengali" should provide Barrymore
with a dynamic role for. the art which
made his peter Ibbetson." Richard"
and Hamlet" unforgettable. Marian
Marsh, newest discovery Of the year,
plays the. part of Trilby. Others will
be Bramwell Fletcher, Donald Crisp,
Lumsden Hare, Carmel Myers, Louis
Alberni, Ferike Boros and Paul Forecast.
Short subjects and the newsreel will
complete the entertainment. which will
be presented at popular prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Palace, Saturday,
william Powell in Ladies' Man."

CT AIDES MAN" starring William
- Powell with Kay Francis will be
the attraction at Loew'S Palace Theater
starting Saturday.
town, living on his wits, and at the eX-
pense of a number of married women
who find themselves neglected by their
money-mad husbands. All goes well
until he really falls in love with one of
the ladies. and he is faced by a horde
of husbands and lovers who have sworn
that he shall pay for his intersections.
Carole Lombard, Olive Tell and Gil
bert Emery are also in the cast:
On the Palace stage an "All Girl Re-
vue" will hold sway with 81 young
ladies offering the entertainment Bobby
Grice and the Brick-Top Orchestra are
the headliner5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
''DOnOvan's Kid"
Coming to Keith's Friday.

DOnOVhuS hl0'
Coming to Keith's Friday.
TWIN stars from two OF the most
talked-of pictures, coupled up IN n
perturbation of one of the most popu-
lar of modern novels, is the combina-
ton offered in "Donovan's Kid" the
weeks attraction at R-K-O Keith's
Theater. starting Friday morning.
Richard Dix, who created in "Cimar-
ron" the glamorous character of
Yancey Cravat, and Jackie Cooper, T.
year-old child actor who brought to
life "Skippy," are the stars.
The story is straight from the pages
Of big Brother" Rex Beacf's master
piece of old New York's underworld
but, it is added, is far cry from the
gang stories of today. 1t deals with
the regeneration of gangster of the
old school and promises thrilling en-
tertainment the whole family can
enjoy.
The leading feminine role Is played
by Marion Shilling, petite blonde heiress
who appeared opposite William Powell
in Shadow of the Law" The picture
was directed by Fred Niblo.
experimenting attractions will be the
R-K-O-Pathe two-reel comedy Twist
ed Tails: Aesop's screen snapshots and
the current R-K-O-Pathe News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

John Barrymore
In "SvcngalF' at Metropolitan.
VoTIN BARRYMORE, distinguished
actor Of stage and screen, is to
be seen in "Svengali," a Warner
~ Bros. and Vitaphone production,
which opens tomorrow at War
ner's Metropolitan, with continuous
performances daily. "Svengah' is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

work at Middletown was organist
and director of st. Agnes Church in
this city, has played in many re-
citals throughout the South and the
East. He proved in his concert
Monday night that he is a true
artist and one who Is especially
meticulous in the matter OF his
program. Included among his selec-
lions was the Cesar Franck Choral
in E Minor; the Pietro Yon Min
uetto antico musetta;" j. S. Bach's
familiar Prelude and Fugue in 3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
six Cylinder Love"
Coming to the Fox Friday.

"GIX-CYLINDER LOVE-" a whole
- some. fast-moving comedy about
the viciSsitudeS Of young married life
will race across the Fox screen for the
week beginning Friday.
The story, based on the play, but
improved in scope and brought right
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Grant at the piano. VestA Pollock.
alto, win assist Miss Russell "a D
duet Is well as Offering . solo Of her
own, and 1rma Briggs, winner Of
second place for the District Of CO.
lumbin Atwater Kent contest In
1929, win also be featured on the
program.
the King Smith Studio School win
offer its annual Spring recital To-
morrow evening at the Wardman
Park Theater, which will take the
form of q Sketch Book" entertain
ment, and on the same evening an
important musical program win be
given at the Arts Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20

Minor; Bruce simonds' Dorian
prelude on Dies Irae" (McCrary
studied with Mr.. Simonds for some
little time), the Rose window" by
H. Mulet, and "Pantomime" and
"Toccata," by H. B. Jepson.
The fourth and last recital Of
this series will be given by Charlotte
Klein, F. A. @. O., dean Of the local
chapter, who viii play the same
program she viii present before the
tenth general convention Of the
American Guild of OrganistS at
indianapolis in June.
Hampton Singers
Present Benefit Program.
AS Q benefit for the National
Memorial Association. the
Hampton Institute quartet gave .
concert last night at the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church.
These four noted singers presented
an interesting and unusual program,
and one which was cordially re-
ceived by the audience. Recently
returned from a successful tour OF
the continent having sung many
concerts under distinguished pat
again last night that it is among
the most important in the country
and justly deserves the many tributes
that have been paid it.
This concert and the one given
recently at the Washington Audi
forum by Paul Robson were offered
to help along the cause which Is
sponsoring fund preliminary to a
Nationwide drive for the erection
here Of a memorial building to
commemorate the achievements OF
the Negro in America.
Final Indoor Concert
To Be Given by Marine Orchestra.
THE concert given tonight by the
Marine Band Orchestra will
close the indoor orchestral season Of
this noted organization, of which
Capt Taylor Branson Is the leader.
The symphony concert, which will
be given at o'clock tonight, in the
auditorium OF the Marine Barracks,
will include a flute solo by Clayton
Lindsay. who will play the Doppler
Fantasia Pastorale Hongroise," and
a harp solo, Annie Laurie" which
has been specially arranged by the
soloist. Joshua M. Tyler. Other Sc
selections to be played by the or
chestra will include the Goldmark
overture, In Springtime." opus So;
the prelude, Afternoon OF Faun."
by Debussy, and the Fifth SYM
phony IN E Minor" opus 81, by
Tschaikowsky.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Final Indoor Concert
To Be Given by Marine Orchestra.
Pupil Recitals
Featured Tomorrow NiKht,

THE pupil recital which Gertrude
Lyons is giving tomorrow night
in Barker Hall at $50 pm, will fca-
ture among other interesting items
Gertrude Russell, lyric soprano, who
will sing "Charmant OiSeau," from
David's la Perle du Bresil," with
flute obligato played by Armand j.
Gumprecht and Margaret Bowie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Music and Musicians
Reviews and News of Capitals Programs.

Organ Recital.
Given by Lyman McCrary.
THE third in o series Of four organ
= recitals given by the District of
Columbia Chapter Of the American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Concert Next Tuesday
Sponsored b. Noted 0r0HR

Concert Next Tuesday
Sponsored By Noted 0roaR
THE last Of q series Of muzicales
given under the auspices at the
Americanization School Association
Orchestra, under the direction Of
Vladimir Vase, will take place next
Tuesday evening ct Barker HALL
Y. w. @. A.
The orchestra will play MoSzkow-
skis Spanish Dances" Nos. !, 2 and
3; Brahms Hungarian Dance No.
S." Scharwenka's polish Dance"
Suppee's Light Cavalry" and Sibe-
liuS' "Valse Triste." oscar Levine.
we'll known violinist of this city, viii
play Acculay's Concerto In A
Minor" and other features will in
clude a Beethoven trio for piano,
violin and violoncello and songs Of
different countries presented by the
singing class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Hell Bound" at
the Rialt0 Saturday.


HHELL BOUND" a James <Cruze
production. which comes to the
Rialto Theater Saturday, is another
"gangster story with an unusual angle"
1t introduces new type gang leader
sentimentalist-and a fast-moving
melodrama with a smashing climax
Leo GARLIC as the gang leader loves
the girl who falls into his care when
she is mistaken for a wounded girl
killer She proves to be a chorus girl,
penniless and desperately i'll, and he
falls so in love with her that he dares
to hope to go straight and live quiet
life in the country with her as his wife.
But there is gang war on
Lola Lane. the girl. sweetly rympa-
thetic and lovel". sings a tuneful song
Lloyd Hughes IS the doctor who is
forced at the point of gun to attend
the girl and then falls in love with
her. Ralph Ince plays the rival gang
ster, Dorgan. Others include Richard
Tucker, Gertrude Astor, William Law
renee, Marty Faust, Harry Strang and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
Partisan Beauties
At the Gayety Next Week.

SUNDAYS change in Mutual bur-
lesque at the Gayety Theater will
bring 1.-THE Partisan Beauties" a two
act musical attraction, said to rank
high in this wheel of entertainment.
A large cast will include Rags Rag
land, Bimbo Davis, Harry Beasley and
Ray Parsons, with the feminine contin-
gent headed by Nora Ford, Pearl Kay,
era! excellent vaudeville sklts are prom
ised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-05-20
What's What and Where
Attractions Soon to Be Seen in Washington Theaters
National Players
80 MIJn .pnna the he

National Players
81 sup Pops the Devil"
HEGINNING Monday the National
- Theater Players will present
the comedy of Greenwich VII
IL lage life, CUP Pops the Devil, "
a COLLABORATION by Albert Hack
EFT and Frances Goodrich, and the
outstanding comedy hit on Broadway
the past season. A former leading