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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18

Average Hollywood Aspirant
Has Little Possibility,
Director Says.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, January 10
The odds. are 1000 to 3 against the
average newcomer in Hollywood.
Out of the next thousand people you
meet, no matter where you are, on
Broadway, on the plains of Kansas, or
along Canal street. New Orleans. not
more than two or three of them would
have chance in the movies.
Rufus lie Marie, former New
York producer and now casting direc-
tor for Warner Brothers studio, who
sees hundreds Of applicants each week
for film roles. makes this statement.
Film Stars Harder TO Find.
"Yet there are from 10 to Is suitable
actors for every role in every picture
we caSt-eXcept the star roles. There
are never enough stars" LIE Marie said.
You can count the musical comedy
stars on one hand and there are very
few stage leading men for the shows
on Broadway.
In Hollywood we have to find stars
for several hundred feature pictures
every year, and picture stars-real ones
are harder to find than stage stars.
Personality Essential
More is demanded of them. In silent
pictures much was demanded of stars.
Now even more is necessary, for the
voice of the star must not only record
WE'LL but he must have a real person.
atty as we'll"
The thing that counts most is screen
personality. Sometimes it's called 'it,'
and sometimes elusive charm"
"A girl may be beautiful, may photo
graph like O million dollars and yet be
total blank on the screen" lie Marie
said. UNLESS she has, in addition to the
ability to act, a personality that comes
right out on fat, colorless screen she
will never be q star"
Talent Never More Plentiful.
LIE Marie said, too, that acting talent
never was more plentiful
There are good actors and actresses
to care for three times the productions
under way. Every part that cast finds
about q dozen capable people ready to
step into the role.
las a result Of this we get the finest
actors for the smallest roles"
There Is just one way to determine
whether person has any ability on
the screen. That is to make screen
test, which Is an expensive proposition.
The applicant must look extraordinarily
good to merit a test.
So the two or three in each thousand
with possibilities probably will have to
wait a long time for their knock from
Old Man Opportunity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
.|LSLEY MURDERERS
BELIEVED IN STATE
Search for MiddIeburg Stay
ers Resumed in Warren
ton Sector.
By q STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.

BY Staff Correspondent OF The Star.
LEESBURG, Va, January 18.-After
searching the mountains between War
renton and Front Royal all day yes
terday for the slayers of Mrs. Agnes
Boeing Ilsley, 40, and her maid, Mrs.
Nina Buckner, Loudoun County au-
thorities today resumed the hunt in
the Warrenton sector, now convinced
the murderers are in Virginia.
Reports yesterday that George Craw-
ford, 35-year-old former chauffeur for
Mrs. Ilsley and another younger col
ored man were seen in the vicinity
Of The Plains, about 10 miles from
Middleburg, caused a force of six
deputy sheriffs and Commonwealth
Attorney John Galleher to rush to the
little Virginia village yesterday The
search proved fruitless and another
tip that the pair had been seen near
Front Royal also was run down with
out success.
Believed in Virginia.
Bolstering their belief that Crawford
and his companion are in Virginia, au-
thoritieS pointed to the fact no trace
north of Washington or in the South.
A definite break" was being looked
for today by Galleher as he announced
he would go to Richmond from War
renton, where he spent the night. He
is making the trip, it is understood, in
the belief Crawford would return to the
Virginia capital, where he had been
staying just prior to the murders last
Wednesday, 1t was there that he re-
ceived a letter from Birdie Deneal, in
forming him she was unable" to send
him any money at that time. Gale
her believes Crawford decided to come
to Middleburg after receiving the let
ter from the colored woman and that
there is a strong likelihood he has
doubled back to Richmond to throw
possible pursuers of his track,
While in Richmond Galleher will
confer with police there over the iden-
tification of Crawtords alleged accom-
plice. Since he was in Richmond
Friday authorities of the capital have
made every effort to establish the
second mans Identification. Circulars
being distributed today, bore only
photographs of Crawford and a meager
description of the other colored man.
Held in Warrenton.
In searching the country around The
Plains on the tip Crawford had been
seen there in small coupe with an
other colored man, Sheriff w. S.
Woolf of Warrenton found that in
stead OF Crawford the man they were
looking for actually was one Of the
biggest co!ored bootleggers in the vi
cinity. He was arrested and locked in
the Warrenton Jail.
Specially close watches are being
kept over Warrenton and Front Royal,
in both Of which towns Crawford Is
known to have had sweethearts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
POLICEMAN FACES
TRIAL IN ASSAULT.
T. F. Stafford to Be Arralgn-
ed Wednesday on Charge
of Hitting Cameraman.
By a staff Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan correspondent OF Inc SIar.
LEESBURG, Va, January 18-The
trial of T. F. Stafford, Virginia State
policeman, charged with assaulting Jo-
seph Roberts, Washington Herald pho
tographer, today was set for Wednesday
by Magistrate Roy Seaton.
Policeman Stafford, who Friday struck
Roberts from behind without warning,
knocking him to the ground, Will be
tried by Magistrate Seaton and two 9TH
er justices of the peace yet to be named
by Seaton
Meanwhile, an investigation ordered
by Gov. John G.. Pollard was in prog
ress. Statements were taken from Mid
dleburg citizens who saw the affair, from
Rev. D. Campbell Mayors, minister Off
ciating at the funeral of Mrs. Agnes
Ilsley, where the assault occurred, and
from E. C. Downs, Middleburg council
man, who called upon Stafford to carry
out Rev. Mayors mo photographs or
der. No witnesses for Roberts were in
terviewed by the Governors inyesti-
gator.
Doubts Existence of Law.
Roberts will be represented by Frank
Ball of Arlington County, former State
Senator, Wnlle the pOllceHlan mas re-
tanned Stilson Hall of LeeSburg, brother
of Assemblyman Wilbur H. Hall. Com
monWealth Attorney John Galleher, who
will prosecute the case, has announced
he knows of no statute prohibiting the
taking of photographs on public
highway. Roberts was taking pictures
from the street when he was driven of
and assaulted by Stafford.
Stafford SWore out counter-Warrant
against Roberts after the photographer
had charged him with assault, charg-
ing him with disturbing worship" and
resisting arrest
Plates Were Destroyed.
Roberts was one of group Of pho
tographerS driven away from the En-
manuel Episcopal Church in Middle
burg while attempting to photograph
the removal of the Ilsley casket from
the church. At the order Of James L.
williams, proprietor Of saddlery shop,
plates supposedly bearing photographs
of the funeral were destroyed by STAFF
ford.
Stafford Is understood ordinarily to
be assigned to duty in Fauquier County.
His presence in Loudoun County on
Friday has not been explained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
MAN SHOOTS TWO;
COMMITS SUICIDE
Special Dispatch to The Star.

2pcSAaA DA9phtSA W lie Sldr.
LYNCHBURG, Va, January 1S.-
Walter D. johnson, 49, shoe factory
worker, shot and seriously wounded his
daughter Thelma. IA, and her friend,
Marie Campbell IS, who was spending
the night with her, and then turned his
revolver on himself, killing himself
almost instantly with a shot through
the head. The girls were attacked
Saturday night after they had retired.
The daughter was shot in her head
and Is not expected to survive. Miss
Campbell was shot in her face and Is
expected to recover.
Police have been unable to find
motive for the attack and suicide.
Johnson's revolver was found to have
been discharged four times.
William @. CheatWood, Sc. of Boons-
boro, was run down and killed Saturday
night near Boonsboro while walking Oh
the State highway and Brown Miller, 38,
Bedford County, colored man was ar
rested several hours later by State high
way police TO answer charge of reckless
driving.
Cheatwood Is survived by his widow
and a daughter, Miss Lillian CheatWood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
POLLARD FAvoRS INQUIRY.
Governor Says Powers of Police Should
Be Fixed.

RICHMOND, Va, January 18.-Gov.
Pollard, in referring to the complaints
of washington newspapers that T. F.
Stafford, State highway patrolman, in
terfered with and assaulted news photog-
raphers at the funeral OF Mrs. 1lslev
at Middleburg, told a representative OF
The Star today that the powers and
duties of the highway departments
patrol force should be very clearly de-
fined if such is not already the case.
T. K. Sexton, superintendent OF trat-
fic control, when asked just how broad
were the powers Of the men under him,
declared that no officers Of the State
had greater police powers. His high !.
way officers may enter church and
make an arrest for miSdemeanor, he
said, and have all the powers OF a
sheriff. Their authority is not on the
highways alone, but may be exercised
in any city, town or village in the
State. whether the offense is merely a
misdemeanor or felony.
Stafford, the patrolman against
whom the complaints were MADE as
Middleburg, after being questioned fur
Their at the Highway Department today,
left for Washington. Representatives OF
The Evening Star, the News and Mr..
Corbell, Richmond News-Leader CORE
spondent, are to be questioned, Supt.
Sexton stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18


Minister of Defense Groener informed me
January 6, by your order, Of the plan to prolong
President Won Hindenburg's term by vote OF the
Reichstag Since such procedure necessitates
two-thirds majority, the National Socialist party
was invited to give assent.
"Astonished as I by your proposition, l
took occasion In various conferences with yourself,
Mr. Chancellor, and with Minister Groener and
State Secretary Meissner, to express my doubts OF
the correctness of such an unusual procedure
My efforts to find way to spare the person
of President Won Hindenburg in connection with
the aforesaid awkward action seemed crowned
with success when. against my will to treat the
affair discreetly, the public was informed Of the
entire matter.
False Assertions Charged.
Therefore, the situation was confused and by
decisions were made difficult through campaigns
in the political press and unseemly attempts at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
Baby Is Scalded
To Death in Pot
OF Water i'm Home
speciaI Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HAMILTON, Va, January 10
Francis Preston, 212 -year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Preston OF
Hamilton, died at the Loudoun
County Hospital, Leesburg, last night
from the effects of being scalded
Saturday afternoon. He fell into a
Dot of hot greasy water in which
meat had bsen boiling. The child
had been left with neighbor. as his
mother was out on an errand.
The pot of boiling meat was set
on the floor, and the child was play
ing near. When found he YVES
sitting in the pot of hot water. His
BODY and legs were badly scalded.
Funeral services will be held Wed
nesday at the home Of his grand
mother, Mrs. e. A. Panye, here, and
burial will be in Lake view Cemetery,
Hamilton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
Appendicitis, Blaze
And Stork Give Big
Evening to Firemen
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 18.-
Just as the fire alarm went off Sat-
urday night for a chimney fire at
3O9 North Alfred street, where
stork was paying g. visit to Maggie
Lewis, colored, at the time. Driver
Carlton Shoots of Engine company
No, 1 was stricken with an acute
attack of appendicitis and had to
be rushed to the Alexandria Hos
pital for an immediate operation.
With Operator Skillman substitute
ing for Shoots, the engine proceeded
to the fire. and, despite the excite
ment, the baby was born. The op-
Grafton. also, was a success, and
Shoots is reported as being out Of
danger at the hospital this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
SERVICE STATION ROBBED

Police today were investigating re-
ports of $l76 robbery last night at
the service station of the Independent
OH Co., 800 block of Michigan avenue
northeast.
Two employees were arrested for ques-
tioning after alleged conflicting reports
regarding the robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
POLICEMEN PRAISED
Postmaster Mooney Thanks Men
for Aid in Stamp Sale.

Policemen who handled the crowds
at the City Post ONCE during the BIZ
centennial stamp sale, January l, were
praised for courtesy and efficiency by
Postmaster w. M. Mooney in a letter
to Capt. W. E. Holmes of the first pre-
cinct.
THE officers whom you kindly as
signed to me for the work handled the
situation In a highly creditable man
ner" Mr. Mooney wrote. They were
courteous and efficient under very try
ing conditions, as the unusual crowds
made conditions difficult for all con-
cerned.
Il want you to know OF my great ap-
probation for your cooperation and
help. Also please convey to the OFF,
GERS individually my thanks"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
TWO HELD IN ATTACK
Wounded Man May Lose Sight of
Eye From Injury.

Two men, William j. Early, 26, of
Norfolk, Va, and Malcolm S. MCGEE,
%, of 1907 Twelfth street, were held by
police of the second precinct last night
on charges of mayhem. as the result Of
a severe injury Henry Cheri, 81, of 7l01
Georgia avenue, received to his eye.
Vincent Cheri, brother of the wound
ed man, found the latter in an apart
ment near Eighth and N streets yester-
day afternoon suffering from the in
jury, which probably will mean the loss
OF the sight Of his eye. He took him TO
the Episcopal Ear, Eye and Throat Hos
pital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
THREE THEFTS REPORTED
Police Probe Robberies of Parked
Car and Two Homes,

Three robberies in which thieves OBJ
tanned clothing and golf paraphernalia
worth $3.50 and $40 In cash we're
being investigated today by police.
Brian c. johnson, SIS E street north
east reported a bag containing wear
ing apparel, a book and dozen golf
balls was stolen from his parked auto
mobile.
Doris Young, 1909 Fifteenth street,
told police a box containing $40 in old
coins was taken from her home by a
Jimmy" thief
Herbert S. Potter, 1885 T street, re-
ported the theft of clothing worth $62
from his home. la as
Czechoslovakia holds more than
z 600 600 Germans rF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
MAP JOBLESS RELIEF
Chevy Chase Bible Glass Men to
Sponsor Meeting.

The Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church
Mems Bible class will sponsor a meeting
of Chevy Chase citizens and those from
other communities Thursday night to
formulate plans for local unemployment
relief.
Representative Kelly of Pennsylvania,
leader OF the Bible class, win present
that organizations relief plan, propos-
ing that 10000 homeowners in the city
employ men to do repair and cleaning
work in their homes The citizens would
cooperate with the District Employ
ment Committee, Obtaining workmen
&Snm it, lists,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
Hitler Answers Bruening
German Nazi Leader Declining TO Cooperate in
Continuing Won Hindenbmg in Office,
Declares Plan Unconstitutional. s.

Of the National Socialist OF
Chancellor
support Dr. Bruen To1eet 10
by act the Reichstdg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-01-18
BY ADOLF HITLER.

So
BERLIN January NANADMy reply to Chancellor Buenings ap-
delivered the chancellor last night
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
WAGE PARLEY
FAILS; BLAME
MINE OWNERS
Indiana Operators Absent
at Session, Union
Chief Says.

Failure of Indiana coal operators
to interest themselves in a bi-state
wage parley of operators and miners
of Illinois and Indiana, in the Of
flee of John L. Lewis, president OF
the United Mine Workers of Amer
ica. wednesday, resulted in mean
ingless meeting.
Following two-hour closed ses-
sion with miners of the two states
and operators from Illinois. state
ment was issued by Lewis declaring
an agreement was impossible with
out attendance of the Indiana coal
owners.
Hope was held out, before the re-
fusal of the Indiana operators to
attend the meeting, that both states
might reach an agreed scale of 81
day and thereby reopen mines in
the fields of both states.
A subcommittee on scales OF the
Indiana District Ii, has approved
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23

on Massachusetts avenue between Pennsvl-
vania and Alabama streets and between
College avenue and East Tenth street
Thirty thousand dollar track rehabilita-
tion on East Michigan street between Dor
man and Davidson streets. and to straight
en- an S-curve at East Michigan street
and Highland avenue
Thirteen thousand dollars for straighten-
IN gand realigning tracks at Sixteenth and
Illinois streets.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
MILLION TO Be
SPENT IN 1882
BY TRAM LINE
New Cars, Buses, Cross
Town Lines Among City
improvements.

First steps toward complete elm
instion Of those ancient side-seat
steet cars, where every one is forced
to sit and watch row Of strangers
across the aisle, is to be taken By
indianapolis Railways, Inc.
This improvement is one of
series to cost 81 900 900 to be made
during 1882, according to President
Charles w. Chase Of the company.
Local labor will be employed.
James p. Tretton, for twenty-five
years an employe of the street car
company, has been renamed general
manager by Chase. Tretton held
this post prior to the receivership
action which resulted in the COM
pany sale.
Other officers are: D. E. Wat
son, vice president and general
counsel; George G. Forrey, vice
president; L. T. Hixson, secretary
and treasurer, and L. T. Fox and L.
Siegrist. assistants to the secretary
treasurer.
The improvement list includes
new cars, trackless trolleys, new
busses, track improvements and
cross-town lines for the first time
in history.
25 New Cars to Be Purchased
Admitting that the old Indianap-
oils Street Railway Company Jagged
woefully behind the modern move
ment to bring street car lines up to
date, Chase announced a complete
program of modernization is to get
under way at once and continue as
rapidly as the new company's
finances will permit.
An expenditure of more than
100000 for Improvements will be
made during the next decade, &C
cording to present plans. These
will include new car shops and
barns.
Bids now are being received for
twenty-one new one-man high
speed street cars with cross seats
such as are in service in other cities
of comparable size). These will be
of the low, light modern type, ca
pable Of rapid pickup, which will
decrease running time, Chase said.
Cost is estimated at $425,000.
Buy Trackless TrOlleys
Purchase of fifteen trackless troll
leys also is planned for about ST.
500. There will be used on the
Riverside and South Meridian street
lines, which will be combined into
a through route.
A number of new buses also will
be bought.
During the balance of 1882, $185 900
will be expended for track and over
head modernization, Chase an
nounced Projects include:
A S55,0OO expenditure to rebuild track
on Massachusetts avenue between Pennsyl-
vania and Alabama streets and between
College avenue and East Tenth street.
Thirty thousand dollar track rehabilita-
ton on East Michigan street. between Dor
man and Davidson streets. and to straight
en- an S-curve at East Michigan street
and Highland avenue.
Thirteen thousand dollars for straighten-
IN gand realiRning tracks at Sixteenth and
Illinois streets.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
LEAGUE FOR DRY LAW
EpwOrth Members Urge COntinu-
ance of Prohibition.

BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind. June 23.-Plea for
continued enforcement of dry laws
and for disregard of anti-prohibi-
ton movements was made in reso-
luton adopted by more than $500
young people at the annual CON
vention of the Muncie district Ep-
worth League at Middletown.
I'VE believe the eighteenth
amendment and other prohibition
laws constitute, not a menace, but
probably the greatest boon to our
homes and the greatest protection
to childhood and youth that ever
has been enacted in history" the
resolution reads.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
HOLSTERS SEEK ROOM
Taggart Completing Arrangements
for Democrats at Chicago.

Arrangements for quartering the
Hoosier delegation to the Demo-
cratic national convention at Chi
cago were being completed there
today by Thomas D. Taggart, ma
tional committeeman.
Because Indiana was allotted only
480 tickets, Taggart is endeavoring
to obtain an increase of this num-
Der to one more proportionate to
the group expected to attend.
The Indiana Democratic Club
special to the convention will leave
Sunday morning. Headquarters of
this group will be in the Stevens
hotel.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
Fishing the
Air

Last of the Red Hot Mammas,' Sophie
Tucker, will prove her right to the title
when she appears with Rudy Vallee anc
his orchestra Thursday at p. m, over
WTAM and an NBC network.
The story of the capture Of an auto
mobile thief by dog will be told during
the Rim Tin Tin program Thursday, at
6;15 p. M, over WLW and an NBC net
work.
Deft fingers of studio engineers will
throw switches to pick up the "BullfddIe
Blues by the Mills Brothers in Chicago
and the 'Milenberg Joys" by Vic Young
orchestra IN New York for their cross
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
SEEKS LUESSE RELEASE
Civil Liberties Union to Appeal to
Leslie in His Behalf.

Appeal to Governor Harry G.
Leslie to release Theodore Luesse,
unemployed leader serving a term
at the state farm for interfering
with an eviction, will be made by
representatives of the American
Civil Liberties Union, it was an
nounced today.
Luesse, secretary of the Indian
apolis Unemployment Council, is
working out $500 fine at the rate
of 81 a day.
Plea Of the union will be backed
by declarations OF sixteen Indian
apolis clergymen and business men
who recently petitioned for the
prisoners release. Leslie overruled
the petition.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
HIGH SrOTs OF THURSDAY
NIGHTS PROGRAM,


5.zS-Columbia-G Price and
kreuger's orchestra.
6.00-NBC fWEAFl --Vallee's orches-
ira: Sophie Tucker.
7:o0-NBc fwJZl-Goldman band
concert.
15-Coiumbia-The Mills Brothers.
-Columbia-Love Story hour
drama.
NBC fwEAF1 Sherlock Holmes
drama.
NBC fWJZl-Peal Folks.
Thompkins corner.
Columbia-Bcswell Sisters and
Shilkret's orchestra.
NBC tWEAFD-Walter Win
chell.
-Columbia-Howard Barlow and
Columbia symphony.
):45-NBC CwEAF)-Cab Galloway
and orchestra.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23
WKBF (1400) Indianapolis
indianapolis BrOadcastinK. Ine0
THURSDAY
WLW (7OO) Cincinnati
THURSDAY

P. M.
4:00-Afternoon Round L5DIe'
4:45-Lowell Thomas (NBCl.
5:00-Amos m Andy fNBCl.
5:I5-Josef Cherniavsky orchestra.
5:30-Bob Newhall.
5.45-Old Man Sunshine (Ford Rush).
6:i5-Rin Tin Tin Thriller tNBCl.
6:30-B. A. Rolfe'S orchestra lNBC).
6:45-Sister of the Skillet (NBC).
7:00-Marian Mckay dance orchestra;
7.l5-Josef Cherniavsky dance orchestr'
7:30-Real Folks (NBC).
8:O0-Dance orchestra.
s:30-Wayne King dance orcheStra'
8:45-Peanut Pietro.
9:00-Male Octette.
9:30-Band
9:35-Morin Sisters.
9:45-Headlines of Yesterday.
l0:00-LoS Amigos.
9:30-Moon River, Slumoer MUSIC.
II :0O-Wayne King dance orchestra.
l1:30-Don. Pedro dance orchestra.
u .nn-Sirn of.
The Indianapolis times., 1932-06-23

The Boswell Sisters will give you Three
Guesses" in rhythm and Nat Shilkret will
conduct his arrangement of "Allah's Holi-
day" as features of Music That Salts
fies" Thursday over WFBM and the CO.
lumbia network. from to S:1S p. m.
Irene Beasley. popular Columbia con-
tralto, Will feature the love song. Bill
from the musical comedy, Show Boat
during the broadcast Thursday from 9 to
9:l5 p. m. over WFBM and the Columbia
network