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let her obtain her stage costumes and
she procured them only after appealing
to the hotel management.
Several months ago she said he struck
their son. Birth of the boy was kept
secret by the couple for nearly two
years.
The couple married in Beverly Hills,
June %, 1926, after they had met while
she was travelling in Europe. The prince
has two brothers, one of whom, Prince
Serge. recently married Mary Nc
Cormic, the opera singer, following a
divorce from Pola Negri.
Miss Murray had been inactive in
pictures in recent years until several
months ago when she started work
again. She was a star in silent pic
lures. Her figure has been described
as one of the most perfect ones in
filmdom.
Miss Murray had been married twice
before. once to an actor, Jay O'Brien,
and the second time to Robert z. Leon
ard, director
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sidewalk, he asserted, Gordon continued
to strike him. Then, he said, the other
man returned and helped Gordon to
drag him into the automobile, and the
car sped away.
According to witnesses, however. only
two men were in the machine, while
Gordon stood beside it. The automobile
street for more than an hour, resi-
dents OF the neighborhood said. while
Gordon and his companions apparently
were waiting for some one.
Dermott, the witnesses declared.
walked from an alley nearby and turned
into M street. AS he drew abreast of
the car, they said. Gordon attacked him.
Edward Graney, another witness. said
he heard the man with the blackjack
say: "Thisll teach you to throw people
out Of automobiles"
Taken to Garage.
From M street, Dermott said, he and
Bouldin we're taken to a garage near
Eighteenth street and Columbia road,
where Gordon beat them both with the
blackjack. Police were summoned.
Gordon still was beating the men when
they arrived. His companions fed
when they heard the police car sirens.
Gordon's description Of the affair
differed from the stories told by either
Dermott or the witnesses. Mrs. Sparks
is a friend of his. he said, and another
friend informed him Bouldin was one
of the persons who attempted to as
sault her.
He took the two men 20 M street,
he said, and parked his machine while
he questioned them, Dermott Jumped
from the automobile, he said, picked up
an iron pipe and attacked him. He
recovered the pipe, he asserted, and
struck Dermott in self-defense Later
at the garage he continued to ques-
ton them, he said, and Dermott again
attacked him. Bouldin joined the melee,
Gordon declared.
Mrs. Sparks Questioned.
Sergt. Ogle questioned Mrs. Sparks.
According to him, she denied the men
threw her from their car. When they
attacked her she leaped from the auto
mobile and ran down the road. She
ran into the path of car driven by
knocked down. Another motorist-
John H. McCauley, 1912 Southern ave-
nue. southeast-took her to the hospital,
where she was found to be suffering
from fractured arm, a broken leg,
cuts and bruises about the face and
body and possible internal injuries.
Both Dermott and Bouldin were so
badly hurt that they had to be treated
at Freedman's Hospital before being
locked up. Dsrmott, who was married
caly q few weeks ago, came here Thurs
day from h" home in Bowling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
.ELKS' CLUB OFFICER
HELD MURDER VICTIM
Threats of Woman Probed by Po-
lice in Mississippi Mans
Drowning.


BY the Associated Press.
MERIDIAN, Miss, August IA YER
dict of murder was returned today by
q coroners jury investigating the death
Of Dan P. O'F1ynn, 63-year-old Elks'
Club secretary, whose body was found
in a power company's spraying pool
yesterday, but authorities said they
O'Flynn was found dead In the f.
foot deep pool with q length of grass
rope knotted about his neck. He was
not bruised. Physicians said the lungs
contained water, indicating he was still
breathing when placed in the pond. A
bandana handkerchief looped around
the neck may have been used as q gag,
they said.
Ohicers were continuing an investi-
CATION Of statements made by O'Flynn
that woman had threatened him re-
Gently.
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World Flyers Log

BY the Associated Press.
Time shown is Eastern standard)
Tuesday, July 20.
5:1S4an.-Left Floyd Bennett Field,
N. Y.
Wednesday. July 20.
p.m.-Landed Moylegrove, Wales.
Thursday, July 80.
l2:15a.m-Left Moylgroye.
2:15 am.-Landed Croydon Airdrome,
London.
9:14 a.m.-Left Croydon.
1880 p.m.-Landed Templehof Air
drome, Berlin.
4:4s pm.-Left Berlin for Moscow.
$40 p.m.-Sighted over Koenigsberg,
Germany.
Friday, July 81.
4:52 a.m.-Landed at Moscow.
$40 a.m.-Left Moscow for Irkutsk,
Siberia.
Saturday, August /.
1880 a.m.-Forced down at Jietiegari.
Siberia.
a.m.-Landed at Omsk, Siberia.
tbs am.-Left Omsk for Chita.
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HOOVER TAKES REST
AT CAMP IN VIRGINIA
President May Discuss Situation
Of Unemployed Tomorrow With
Doak at Rapidan.
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LURAY, Va, August President
Hoover today was vacationer In the
Virginia hills.
At his Rapidan camp he rested as
much as possible, postponing things
that did not require immediate consid-
Grafton. There was an indication,
however, that before he returned to the
Capital tomorrow or Tuesday morning
he would discuss unemployment with
Secretary of Labor Doak. who with Mrs.
Doak was one of the Executives week
end guests.
The other guests lounged in the cool
or rode horseback. Among those in
vited were Representative Parker Of
New York, Representative Free of Cali
fornia and Mrs. Free, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Irwin, Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Yost,
Mrs. w. B. Meloney of New York, Jay
Hayden, Washington correspondent Of
the Detroit News, with Mrs. Hayden,
and Thomas e. Campbell, chairman Of
the Civil Service Commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
DAVIS SAILS FOR REST
Has No Democratic Presidential
Nominee Preferences.

NEW YORK, August l (Pl.-John w.
Davis. former candidate for President
on the Democratic ticket, and Mrs.
Davis sailed on the lie de France today.
Mr.. Davis said he was going abroad for
q rest.
When asked If he favored any Of the
possible Democratic candidates whose
names are in the forefront Of political
gossip, Mr.. Davis said he had no pref
erences as long as q strong candidate
Is selected"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
MERCURY UNDER SO,
LOWEST SINCE JULY |
Cool Wave Expected to Last Till
Tomorrow. When Rise Is

For the first time in several weeks
the temperature yesterday failed to ex.
coed the S3-degTee mark.
Not since July IL, according to ON
cials at the Weather Bureau, has the
mercury been below this figure through
out a 24-hour period.
The forecast for today indicates con-
tinued cool weather, probably slightly
warmer than yesterday, with the pos
sibility of thundershowers late this
afternoon. Monday may see rise in
temperature, according to weather
prognosticator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
5THREE HELD IN DRY RAID
!. IN FASHIONABLE SECTOR
Police Act AS Own "Informers" at
Apartment House in 1900
Block of 18th Street.

= Acting as their own "informers, "
police yesterday raided fashionable
apartment in the 1900 block of Six
Seenth street, arrested three men and
seized % quarts of liquor and 30 bot
: ties of beer.
Those arrested were Ralph Beale, 81,
! of the address raided Claude Duke,
/. 80, same address, and George McKeon.
. 80, of the 1900 block of Massachusetts
eavenue. They were charged with pos
session.
3 Policeman T. M. McVearry of the
vice squad made buy at the place
several days ago. A second buy" was
made by Policeman j. K. Baker to-
: day, and the raid followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
1000 CARS OF PEACHES
OFFERED TO CHARITIES
BY the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, Ga, August IA D.
Jones director of the Bureau of Mar
kets Of the Georgia Department Of Ag-
riculture, today said peach growers Of
the State would give approximately A.
600 cars Of peaches to the unemployed
and needy "if some charitable institu-
ton will pay for picking and shipping"
Mr.. Jones said he believed the sug-
gestion of the New York State Depart
ment of Agriculture and Markets that
farmers give their surplus products to
the unemployed and needy "a good
idea, but not practicable"
Refrigeration and freight costs on
shipments to New York total about 80
cents buShel," Mr.. Jones said. Pick
ing and packing costs 40 cents. If
some charitable organization will pay
for the picking and packing and the
railroads will haul the peaches without
charge viii obsain all they want"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
DEBATE BRINGS DUELS
Hungarian Deputies Issue Chal-
lenges in Credit Discussions.

BUDAPEST, Hungary. August Dr.
The uproar which reigned for the past
few days in the Chamber Of Deputies
during debates on the credit crisis cul-
minated today in three challenges to
duels among the deputies.
CASTOR Gaal, leader Of the small
peasants party, challenged Deputy
Ssilagyi Deputy Szilagyi himself
issued two challenges, one to Deputy
Dinich, democrat, and one to Carol
Rassay, liberal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
QUARANTINE IS DENIED
North and Chesapeake Beaches Call
Malaria Rumors Unfounded.

Rumors that North and Chesapeake
Beaches in Maryland had been quaran-
tined because of an epidemic of malaria
were met last night by a formal denial
of the North Beach Chamber Of Com
merce. Health officials of Chesapeake
Beach told The Star several days ago
the rumors were without foundation.
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CREIGHTON HALE WED
Mrs. Kathleen Boring, 80, Bride
of Movie Actor.

LOS ANGELES. August (P.-
Creighton Hale 35 years old, motion
picture actor and Mrs. Kathleen Ber-
; ing, 80, were married today by Superior
Judge Samuel r. Blake. Charles Cole
man, actor, and Mrs. Eugene Ford. sis
ter of the bride, attended the couple.
Mrs. Bering is not connected with films
Hale starred many years in a popular
6Gri6l Alfn. Each has been married
Onc0 before.
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CLEANED UP MILWAUKEE,.
Late John r. Jansen Given Credit for
Ending "Spoils" System.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August (P.-
The late John T. Jansen, who was
Milwaukee's chief of police for 33 years
proior to 1921, weathered many politi-
cal storms and is given credit for abol-
ishing the "spoils" system in the de-
partment. He was known for his eff
cheney and ruled the department with
an iron hand.
In some quarters he was referred to
as q "czar." He withStcod many at
tempts of various groups to discredit
his administration. He resigned in
April, 1921, when his health failed.
The present chief, Jacob G. Lauben-
heimer. was appointed his successor.
Laubenheimer has continued many poll
cies inauguratee by Jansen.
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German Physicist Dies.

BAYREUTH, Germany. August (F).
Prof Emil Warburg, eminent physt-
cist, died today at his nearby estate, In
Grunau, aged IS.
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couple had been unrerorted since leav-
ing Ottawa this morning on a flight to
Moose Factory, Canada.
Senator Morrow said that II the
radio aboard their plane had failed to
work temporarily It was possible the
couple might not be heard from until
Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
RUM SHIP SMELLING
DEFENDED BY U. S.
IN NOTE TO CANADA

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
LINDBERGHS SILENT
ON HOLIDAY FLIGHT
TO NORTH CANADA

Continued From First Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-02
PAIR ARE BEATEN
IN ATTACK REVENGE
BY WOMAN'S FRIEND

Continued From First Page.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
THE BAT WHISPERS
 AND ED WYNN AT THE
 NEW GARDEN THEATER

Two big smashing hits are on the bill at the New Garden to-day and to-moriow.
 There are gasps and chills, laughs and shivers when .The Bat Whis- pers." There is seat-clutching ten- sion, high-powered interest, and rib- tickling merriment as Roland Vests S great hair-raising drama crashes through scene after scene of breath less climaxes.
 The famous director of "Alibi5 has given you a daring adventure film that you cannot afford to miss. A puzzling perplexity of phantom apparitions, weird noises, and un- canny Vaccinations, that will keep you spellbound and leave you hang ing in midair while one of the most smashing surprise denouements you have ever witnessed is revealed on the talking screen
 Just think of this cast. Chester Morris of "Alibi" and "The Big House" fame plays the gallant de- tective and Una Merkel, the brilliant new star, is the girl. The balance of the cast consists of names of sea- soned veterans, such as Gustav Won Seyffertitz. Ben Bard, William Bake well, Richard Tucker, Hugh Huntley and others. The companion feature is Follow the Leader" with Ed Wynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

exceptional double feature bill to-day and tomorrow. headed by George O'Brien, he-man of the movies. in his startling Fox ,Movietone sea drama. ..The Seas Beneath" founded upon the adventures of the mystery ships engaged in seeking out and sinking German U-boats during the World war. Directed by John Ford. "The Seas Beneath" is thrilling TO- nance of a young American naval officer who falls into the tolls of a beautiful German spy. George O'Brien is the submarine captain, and beautiful Marion Leasing plays the spy. The supporting cast in- cludes such favorites as Warren Hy- mer, who scored so heavily in up The River? William Collier, ST, Walter c. Kelly, Walter McGrail, and Mona Maris. This picture is projected on the siant new Grand uscope screen of the Palace, and all the sea battles and spectat ular un- derwater scenes are brought out with amazing clearness on the big sheet. "The Seas Beneath" is un- reeled on the giant screen of the Pal- ace three times daily starting at 3:07, 6:13 and 9:19 D m. On the same bill is another big feature pic- ture, Metro o-Goldwyn-Mayer's pro- duction of David Belasco's famous Broadway stage success, Its A Wise Child" starring Marion Davies, Johnny Arthur. Polly Moran, Marie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
BEBE DANIELS WITH BEN LYON AND LEWIS STONE IN MY PAST" CLOSING AT THE STATE TO.NIGH

Two great male stars, in support of Bebe Daniels in her latest hit talkie My Past" now at the State. help make this production the great success it is. They are Ben Lyon, Bebes husband off stage, and Lewis Stone.
 These two men are cast as business partners and insepara ble friends. The older man had loved Doree for years and 1t is only when the youth ap- pears on the scene that he knows that his long pursuit of love is use less. The younger man has a galli- wanting wife, strikingly portrayed by Natalie Moorehead. Returning from abroad, she finds her husband. and the alluring Doree together, and gladly takes it as an excuse to go back to Paris for the divorce which hiswill free her to marry another man.
 When the younger man finds that his friend loves Doree, he himself goes, leaving her to grieve in secret. Then begins the real story which climbs steadily in an affecting cli- max. My Past Is sensational. nov irg and sincere and should be placed on your list of plays that must be seen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

Provost, Jimmy Gleason. Sydney Blackmer and . score of others. "It's A Wise Child" is delightful roman- tic comedy chock full of hearty laughs and unexpected surprises. and is shown three times daily start ing at 1889. 5:45 and 7:51 p. m. The Fox Movietone Newsreel com pletes the bill. On Saturday at 1 o'clock is the weekly meeting of the Mickey Mouse club for boys and girls, with the monthly election of officers. and as an extra added at- traction for this performance only. the seventh episode of the thrilling detective serial, "Fingerprints," with Kenepth Harlan and Edna Murphy. On Sunday comes El Brendel and Fif D'Orsay in their latest laugh riot, MT Lemon of Orange" Fox Movietone comedy crook drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
Y. M. C. A. NOTES

cipate, but also seevra1 of the IA employees of the Waterbury Manu- facturing company who were the guests of the Cwoan.s club. Presi-
 dent Willard Shove presided. The speaker was introduced by Score tary Arthur l.. Purinton, adviser of the Cwoan's club.
 The YMCA handball team was in
 good form last night and as a re- sult took over New Britain in the Hardware City three out of four
 matches. The winners were How ard and Lynch. Jackson and Hollo- way, Walsh and velte. Wall and Fin ley lost. A return engagement will be played here on April 9th.
 Tonight the last movie show of
 the season will be held in the boys department. The show will get un-
 der way promptly at 7:15 p. m. Rex
 the Wonder Horse will appear in a five reel northwestern mounted po- lice feature thriller. In this pie ture Rex acts as a spy for the police and has wonderful time detecting and discovering the outlaws which
 the police are after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
1.-THE GANGSTER'S LAST PA RADE' OPENING AT THE, STATE TOMORROW SAID TO OUTCLASS "LITTLE CAESAR.

Starting tomorrow, Warner Bros State will present one of the great
 est underworld pictures ever at- tempted by talking picture producers to-day. It is Q. gigantic expose of the rulers of gangdom and is based
 on an actual happening in Chicago
 some time ago.
 From the standpoint of atmo- sphere, speed and strong dramatic
 punch this offering registered Q hit.
 And what is more..it drives with the force of a high geared dynamo
 running full speed.
 Cookie Leonard, wisecracking
 newspaper reporter with no job policemans are the principal charac- ters. Both men are in love with
 pretty Molly Pearson. Cookie hi-
 jacks a liquor truck and swiftly takes his place as king of the | underworld. He clashes with a rival
 racketter and finally bumps him off. Even the efforts of his friends
 Molly and Mike do not save Cookie
 from tragic end. | Jack Holt as Cookie Leonard-a
 role alien to anything he has ever
 before attempted-proves that he possesses versatility and finished acting ability. Tom Moore scores in the part of Mike O'Dowd and
 Constance Cummings makes Molly Pearson q charming heroine. Splendid performances are also contributed by Robert Ellis, Gay lord Pendleton, Jess De Vorska and Vivi.
 The feature picture and a brilliant surrounding program, personally se- lected by Manager Julia M. Smith.
 round out q great entertainment
 menu for patrons of the State the first half of the theater week start ing tomorrow. The feature is to
 be shown at 2:20, 4:45, z and 9:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
CIRCUS COMING TO TOWN TO-
 MORROW! A MINIATURE sBIGo TOPv HEADS GREAT STAGE
 AND SCREEN AND

A real honest to goodness circus. miniature to be sure, but none the less with all the thrills of a ''big top" show, opens four day engage ment at Warner Brothers Strand theater to-morrow as the feature act of deluxe five-act stage show.
 Fifty animals, count 'em yourself, and all the rest of the trappings, spangles and whatnot are carried in the huge baggage cars this man. moth act requires. 1t will prove a treat for the kiddies and grown ups too!
 This and four other brilliant acts comprise one of the finest stage shows seen at the Strand this year. Tho feature pictures is Behind Office Doors'' in which private sec- retaries and office romances come into their own. This picture, now on Broadway, is playing to capacity business but the Strand goes Broad way one better by including with it q great stage show.
 Carrying a most human and be- 1ievable theme, developed brilliantly and portrayed by the most compe-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
KEPT HUSBANDS" STARRING DOROTHY MACKAILL AND JOEL McCREA CLOSING AT THE STRAND THEATER TODAY

Kept Husbands" which closes it's local engagement at Warner Broth ers' Strand theater with perform ances this afternoon and evening, of fers the modern solution to Q prob lem that faces a large number of married couples who are drifting apart.
 Young people who are contemplat- ing marriage would do we'll to see this enlightening drama, and those who are already married can profit from its lesson.
 The story is about a young woman the daughter of a multi millionaire steel man, who falls in love with, and later marries. one of her fathers em- ployes who earns $45 a week.
 By keeping cool heads on their shoulders they work out their prob lem to 0 satisfactory conclusion in a way that is replete with interest and entertainment.
 The story is taken from life by Louis Sarecky and features Dorothy Mackaill and Joel McCrea under the direction of Lloyd Bacon.
 An excellent program of accom- anying short subjects adds to the merits of this bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
1.-THE PAY.OFF," DRAMATIC HIT, THRILLS FANS
 AT UKJN T.YnIC

''The Pay-OH," Radio Pictures drama which opened at the Lyric theater yesterday. proves two things. that Lowell sherman stands alone in his field. and that story which smacks Of the underworld. can, by sllillfui directioI, lose it's crooked" flavor and become dramatic mas terpiece of devotion and sacrifice.
 sherman, who directed and played leading role, has created an ab- sorbing talking drama of high class crook. It does not idealize a genius for crime, but illustrates, in- cidentally to the plot. that crime cnn have no ideals. The ldealism and love in the heart of the crook, por- trayed by sherman, gripping in every scene and climax that lin- gers in ones memory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27

the solder on the market under . trade name.
 Burke K. Read. general manager of the company, collaborated with Soffel in the last 12 months of me laboratory work.
 The solder is applied with a hot iron, or with an open flame, and re- quires no acid or fiuxes. 1t is claimed. Local soldering experts have ap- proved the new solution. Soffel ex- palned, in experiments carried out in local industrial plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
NEWEST SOLDER
 STRONGER THAN
 METALSIT JOINS


 Pittsburg. (UP)-A solder strong CT than the metals it will join, has been developed by Peter Scoffel, president of the Pittsburgh Metals Purifying corporation, after three years of experiments and tests.
 Scoffel claims the new solder will add to the safety of airplane and Zeppelin construction and increase the demand for general aluminium products.
 Tests, Soffel says, have proved that his solder joints aluminium and other "white" metals, more firmly than single, whole piece.
 White metals used in the manu- facture of door handles and other parts of automobiles: zinc ware: magnesium and aluminium alloy products can be joined with the new solder as well as can aluminium, it is claimed.
 Soffel says he is prepared to place
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

tent of casts, the film ranks as a first-class piece of entertainment. The story moves swiftly and Direc- tor Melville Brown has showed shrewd sense in its development.
 The picture takes audiences into a modern business office and presents most interesting Insight into office romance of the present day. It's a new angle for the movies and the treatment here is most notable.
 That ever-popular and capable lit. tie actress, Mary Astor, contributes another of her sterling characteriza- tions. Miss Astor may always be de- pended upon to do full justice to a role. Robert Ames makes a perfect teammate for Miss Astor, and his portrayal of the overdressed. wise- cracking salesman who later heads the office.
 Ricardo Cortez, Catherine Dale owen, Edna Murphy and Kitty Kel- ly are seen in important supporting roles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-27
WORLDS MEANEsT MAN.

Rochester. Pa.--Edward Speer- haus. 21, and blind from his birth. has found the worlds meanest man Speerhaus dropped a money bag containing $4S on the sidewalk here recently. While he was grouping about for it. the meanest of thieves picked up the bag and ran before Speerhaus could summon aid.