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The Washington times., 1932-03-19
INDUSTRY USES
WRONG WAGE
YARDST|CK
Economist Says Comparison
With Prices of Staples
Error in Premise

Opponents of wage-cutting
for Federal employees have
been bolstered by DR.. Lee
Wolman, professor of econo'
mics of Columbia University
who reminds that in previous
bad business eras efforts were
made to cut wages generally
as cure-all, without logic to
back up the move.
These previous efforts were moi
Justified, he says, adding:
''NOw, once more, the issue
is sharply drawn, and the pol
icy Of reducing wages is again
espOused as the sole remaining
means of fastening the recOv.
cry Of business.
'n this latest business crisis
is to be distinguished from its
numerous predecessors, it is
only because changes in wages
have been made with greater
reluctance than before, and
the problem of maintaining
wages has been a matter Of
genuine concern to our largest
industries"
Declaring that wage-cutting and
the cry for it in an emergency
"iS not an isolated phenomenon, d
and that it "has been tried in
every period of pressure" DR.
Wolman declared that comparing
wages with retail prices or the
prices of farm goods, and trying
to scale them down accordingly
is doomed to failure because the
basic data do not lend them
selves to such comparisons"
Stimulating Factor
"The pressure for greater ef-
ficiency and lower costs which
Is so effective in normal times
becomes, under the influence Of
bad times, even more powerful.
Then the search for economies
in management leads to the
discharge of the slow and eff
cient worker, to the lengthen-
ing of the work period, and to
aggressive experimentation with
IabOr-saving devices. The re-
suit is that unit costs are con-
stantly being revised down.
ward.
"WhiIe, again, the precise
record of this chain of events
is not now at hand, it is rea-
SOnabIy certain that the OBJ
served facts of past depresSiOns
are repeating themselves dur.
ing this One."
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
MORE COHESION
DRIVE OBJECT

An intensive campaign to OBJ
tain more solid cooperation Of
Federal employees against unfav-
orable legislation will be initiated
Monday night at a meeting Of
Government workers in the In
terror Department auditorium.
The meeting has been called
by Mrs. Margaret Hopkins Wor.
rell, president Of the League Of
the American Civil Service, who
has circularized the departments,
urging that Federal employees
show as much interest in fight
ing inimical legislation now pend
ing in Congress as do friendly
members Of the House and Sen
ate.
Representatives william I. Siro-
vich CD Of New York.. Robert
RamSpeck CD Of Georgia, and
Mary T. Norton Cd of New Jer.
sey, all friendly to Federal EN-.
ployes interests, have been in
vited to make addresses.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Radio "SkiIIets "
Smash Hit at
The Fox

Taking it all into considera.
tion-certain spots in Hotel Con.
tinental" and a successful stage
show, actually carried away by the
Sisters Of the Skillet"-it is easy
to recommend the current Fox
presentation for your bill Of shows
this week.
Hotel Scenes
The opening scenes Of the pic
ture, a panoramic view of the
aristocratic hotel on Fifth Ave
nue. that was the Waldorf-Astoria.
is similar to the flashes into the
hodge-podge of humanity assem-
bled at a hotel which scored so
well in Grand Hotel"
The photography is excellent.
the acting is convincing, but
somehow the story lacks sincerity.
The love affair between the
daring embeZzler and a delight
ful young lady who just happens
to be the accomplice of two
crooks who want that particu.
lar 100000, provides the theme.
Radio Act Is Hit
Peggy Shannon, Paramount's
"it" girl, doesn't exhibit much of
the it," but she's all right. Her
lover, Theodore Won Eltz, en-
bezzler par excellence. is just as
suave and debonair as is neces-
Sary, and Bert Roach, the fat old
timer, is a swell Crunk.
THE Sisters Of the Skillet"
radio stars in their first stage
appearance. are nothing short Of
a riot, and Ruth Roland, who
used to thrill millions with her
daring exploits in the old COW
boy cinemas, acting as mistress
OF ceremonies for the Fanchon &
Marco "Cozy Corner idea, ex.
hibits all sorts Of unsupported
talent.
The rest Of the stage show in
cludes the La Mont family in a
riotouS comedy skit, the Three
Jays, tap dancers, and Rector
and Doreen, acrobaGs.-JAB..
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Comics Inn Band
Stars at Howard

Fletcher Henderson and his
Comics Inn Orchestra, New
York, heads the Howard stage
show starting today with an en-
tirely new revue and with all new
personnel from the featured stars
to chorus. Fletcher Henderson is
very popular in Washington and
for his return visit has arranged
a program Of his most recent
musical successes.
Midnight shows will be given
on Tuesday and Friday as usual.
These frolics are a popular and
permanent feature of the Howard.
Stepin Fetchit in person will
follow Fletcher Henderson as the
Easter week attraction. He will
head a pretentious holiday bill.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Evanti Recital

Tomorrow citizens Of two races
here will do honor to Madame
Lillian Evant1, lyric coloratura,
born and educated in this city,
but developed abroad. She Will
be received in a grand home
coming demonstration. The first
feature viii be a recital at the
Belasco Theater at $3.50 p. M,
At $50 p. m. will follow a re.
ception at the Y. W. c. A., at
Rhode Island Ave. and Ninth st.
Madame Evanti has estab.
blished a reputation abroad as
a beautifully finished artist. She
has a voice Of exquisite quail.
ity, she shows sound and cul.
tured musicianShip. Her art is
a model for any singer.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Janet Beecher Is
Coming in New
arce

A blithe and joyous comedy is
promised the playgoers Of Wash
ington with the presentation by
the Professional Players, as the
sixth and final offering Of their
second subscription season, Of
"Olivia Bows to Mrs. Grundy," a
new comedy. by Roland Bottom.
ley and featuring Janet Beecher,
at the Shubert BelaSco Theater,
for one week only, commencing
Monday evening, March 28.
LaughabIe Situations
This new laugh provoker, the
action of which moves swiftly and
smoothly, centers around the
beautiful and charming mother Of
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
BrGEnlin Priest Here
For Lecture Series

Sri Deva Ram Sulkul, Brahmin
priest from Benares, India, presi-
dent and director of the Applied
Yoga Institute Of America and
vice president of the India So
ciety, will give illustrated lectures,
on the spiritual teachings of the
Vedas and Yoga, at the Willard,
tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday
nights at 8 o'clock.
Tomorrow's subject will be
"Christ-His Mystical Life in In
dia." His next two lectures will
be on India's contribution to civ
ilization. He also will discuss Ma.
hatma Gandhi.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19

Eddie Carr, Hollywood in Per
SON.: Bernardo de Pace, the
wizard Of the mandolin; Harrison
and Elmo, in "Seben m Leben," "
and Roger Ball, whose act is
styled "TrAmping the Trampoline. !"
The screen feature is "The Big
Shot," described as a youthful
love story with q background as
wholesome and entertaining as
was the stage production, Turn
to the Right" Featured in the
cast are Eddie Quillan, Maureen
O'Sullivan. Mary Nolan, Arthur
E. Stone, Roscoe AteS, Belle Ben
nett.
Peter Laurini, guest conductor,
and his R-K-O-Lians will be i'm
portant in the program as will
Paths NaWs.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Judges Aide Faces
Trial in Traffic ROlC

Maurice j. Mahoney, said to be
secretary to Justice McReynolds
of the Supreme Court, will be ar.
raigned next Tuesday in Police
Court on charges Of disorderly
conduct.
The charges grew out of an al
tercation between Mahoney and
Aubrey L. Downs, bus driver, fol-
lowing a traffic argument. Downs
is accused of having brushed"
Mahoney as the latter was cross
ing the street. Downs claimed
Mahoney struck him in the face
but his application for an assault
warrant was refused
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
c. w Chorus Will Sing
At Fox Easter Week

AS a special attraction for the
Easter week program at the Fox
Theater, Managing Director Harry
w. Crull announces the personal
appearance on the stage Of the
George Washington University
mixed chorus Of IS voices.
Under the dictatorship Of DR..
r. H. Harmon, this, chorus has
become one Of the best known in
this section Of the country.
To make the appearance more
appropriate, special scenery has
been ordered from New York.
The Fox Grand Orchestra under
the direction Of AL Mitchell will
furnish the musical accompani-
ment.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19

the Week SCarI-
ing today, will
have q lengthy
list Of names
included in its
program.
The Gus Ed
wards "Stars on
p ara d e" fea-
tureS s Hid E.
g ra d e, : b e. r
Twins. Keating
Twins, Virginia
Lee, Gloria Gil
bert and Walter
Kevan. On the
Sa m e program
mill hn found
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
POLICE CASES SATURDAY

With the beginning Of the
March term Of the Circuit Court
at Rockville, Monday, police court
C les will be heard only on Satur.
days to lvoid confusion Of having
lawyers and police summoned to
appear at both places at the same
time.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Belle Bennett Acts

Belle Bennett, who recently
made a personal appearance on
the RK-O Keith stage, is now
back on the screen at that same
theater in 'The Big Shot" Miss
Bennett appears in another Of
her famed mother roles.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Charlie Chaplin
Is Returning
to Coast
By HARRISON CARROLL

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, March
19.-After playing hockey from
Hollywood for many months,
Charlie Chaplin has notified his
studio to expect him home
toward the last of May.
The globe-trotting comedian Is
now on the Reu Sea with stops
planned ahead for Ceylon,
Straights, Is Elements, fnGo-
China. Siam (wher he will visit
the King) and Japan. According
to his uresent schedule. Charlie
will arrive in Tokyo, April 13.
There he will personally nego-
tiate the showing of City
Lights" which has not been re-
leased yet in the Orient. The
first Japanese print is now on its
way to Tokyo to await Cha les
arrival.
After leaving Japan, the come.
dian expects to stop in Honolulu,
and there's a remote chance he
may join Douglas Fairbanks in
the South Seas.
Studio employees report that Sid
Chaplin Is also a member of the
party.
Those closest to Charlie are
skeptical of immediate picture
work on his return. Remem er.
ing his order to buy a $4,000
boat, they put two and two to-
gether and conclude that he'll
spend a leiSurely summer.
Wills New Car
Will Rogers has an expensive
new 12-cylinder automobile.
Being, ordinarily, man of
simple tastes, he came in for
good deal cf kidding " his first
appearance at the studio.
"Fact H." explained Will, Mrs.
Rogers gave 1t to me for staying
away three months. If we hadn't
had to start this picture, I
might'a got yacht"
And So To Gossip
Genevieve Tobin's option was
up at Universal March /, but the
studio has arranged a months
extension, so, Junior Laemmle
can pass on it when he returns
to Hollywood. Joan Crawford
told me the other day she has S
more years at Metro -Goldwyn-
Mayer, and would like to have
Clarence Brown direct every one
Of her pictures. In a surprise
party on the set, she presented
Clarence with q pocket watch set
in a $40 goldpiece. Bill Haines
is going around these days with
Alice Glazer, former wife of
Benjamin Glazer. and Sidney
Fox still has dates with John
Negulesco, the painter same
goes for Tom Brown and Arletta
Duncan, young Universal players.
She is a New Orleans girl. Won
a beauty contest. Jazz Lazarus,
well-known theater executive, will
be an assistant to B. P. Schulz
berg in the future. the ThalianS,
group Of Hollywood's younger
set, will hold their second dance
of the season on April IA at the
Biltmore. though her condition
is improving rapidly, Mae Clarke
will be in the hospital for two
more weeks. She had near
breakdown after severe case Of
influenza. Eight pictures.
Did You Know
That Boris Karloff once drove
a truck in Los Angeles, for S. a
day?
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Get
AnnuitieS in Bill

An amendment to the retire
ment act, granting annuities to
certain former postmasters Sepa.
rated from the service prior to
July /, 1926. is asked by Represen.
tative Robert Hall CD Of MissiS-
sippi, in a bill now before the
House Civil Service Committee.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19

WINNIE LIGHTNER by the Sinclair
Twins, present a new idea in
miniature revues on the stage.
George Beatty, a comical comic
billed as Half Singer-Half Wit;
Paul Remos and his wonder
Midgets; Don Santos and Exie:
and Maxine Doyle, mistress of
ceremonies round out the stage
activities.
The current program is COM
pleted by the Earle Orchestra
The Washington times., 1932-03-19

: WHICH II e b q 5
the screen and
stage program
this week at
tn e e arl e
Theater. Th e
stage entertain
ment features
Renoff, Renova
and B Elk f j,
offering a novel
d a n ce revue
and three other
vaudeville acts.
Renoff, Re-
n va q n d
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
CARD PARTY IN APRIL

The Arlington Citizens Associa-
ton will hold a benefit card party
at Windsor Arms Tea House
April 4.
The Washington times., 1932-03-19

Your rental worries room, house
or apartment 49,. can be solved today
through the Rental Columns of the
Classified Sections
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
Gus Edwards Act
Stars at Keith S

Headed by Gus Edwards, "New
Stars on Parade" RK-O-Keith'S
vaudeville and screen program for
The Washington times., 1932-03-19
"PIay Girl" Movie
Tops Earle Bill

Loretta Young and Winnie
Lightner are co-starred in "Play
Girl" the Warner Brothers picture
Evening star., 1932-07-02
R0OSEVELT'S MOTHER
"NOT MUCH SURPRISED'

BY the Associated Press.
HYDE PARK, N. Y, July Mrs
Sara Delano Roosevelt said today that
she was mot very much surprised" that
her son had been nominated for the
presidency.
Despite her 70 years, Gov. Franklin
D. Roosevelt's mother listened atten-
lively to all the convention proceedings
and sat close to the radio in the ex-
ecutive mansion at Albany through
Thursdays all night session. Late yes
terday she returned to her own home
here.
MY son called me up to tell me he
had been nominated, but / had already
heard it over the radio in my own
home" Mrs. Roosevelt said this morning
"Of course, I am glad he got the
nomination, glad he got it by such a
large majority and that California came
over to him. But was not very much
surprised"
Gov. Roosevelt, she said, had called
her at 7:30 o'clock this morning telling
her he was leaving for Chicago She
said she had no desire to go to Chicago
with him, because there were so many
people there and she didn't like crowds.
I'm glad, yes, but I'd better not say
anything more" she said, but her calm
soft voice was weighed with quiet Joy
and the common pride of all mothers
Of great men.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
SCIENCE AND MECHANICS PLAY IMPORTANT PART IN CO
'EX-K|NG MANUEL
OF PORTUGAL DIES
Former Ruler, Said to Have
Thrown Away Throne for
French Actress.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, July 2.-Former King
Manuel of Portugal Of whom it was
sometimes said that he tossed away a
htrone for Gaby Deslys, the French
actress, died today at his home, Full
well Park, Twickenham.
| Manuel de Brangance Sake -Coburg
ct Gotha, to give him only few Of
| his names, was only Is years old when
| he succeeded to the crown OF Portugal
| in 1908 through the association of
his father. King Carlos and his elder
| brother, Crown Prince Luis Felipe. His
reign lasted only two years. The revo-
luton of October, 1910, overthrew the
| dynasty and he left the country
One Of the most colorful episodes in
his life during the years which fol-
lowed was his infatuation for Gaby
| Deslys, the slim, blonde French actress,
who died twelve years ago.
She never denied the stories which
circulated about her friendship for the
King, nor did she discredit one rumor
| in particular which had it that Manuel
had given her pearl necklace worth a
! fortune and other gifts with such dis
regard Of the royal Golfers that the re-
sulting complaints in Portugal had
| hastened the revolution.
She died in 1920 and Manuel retired
| to relative obscurity
He died very suddenly of a throat
| malady which had been troubling him
| for some time
Death came in the 22d year of his
exile. He would have been 43 years
old in November.
His secretary said he was stricken
while preparing for his annual excur-
| sion to the Wimbledon tennis cham
pionships, an event which he always
| attended, for he was an enthusiastic
| follower of the sport
The first runor of his death came
from officials Of the Old England Ten
mis- Club, which usually arranged his
attendance at the championships.
! He had been in unusually good health
! recently, the secretary said, and even
hao planned to keep several engage
ments today.
His German-born wife, Augustine
Victoria, daughter Of Prince william of
Hohenzollern and cousin of King Carol
Of Rumania, was with him at the end
Only yesterday Manuel sat in the
royal box with that other ex-monarch
Alfonso of Spain, watching Helen Wills
win her fifth Wimbledon singles cham
pionship.
He was one of the richest exiled mon
archs in history for the Portuguese re-
public, which he always advised his
followers to espouse, allowed him to
keep all his properties. It was estimated
that he had an income OF $1,0oo,ooo a
year.
His friends said he had $4,000, 900
invested in real estate alone. In addi-
ton he had extensive holdings in vari-
Gus Portuguese, French and British
companies and also possessed valuable
collections of books, jewels, paintings,
tapestries and old coins.
Evening star., 1932-07-02
Smith ''Ominously Silent"
Defeated Candidate and Raskob Among Those
Refusing Comment Convention
Outcome.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, July 2-Con1ment, jubi-
ant or resigned, and in some cases omi-
nous silence, came last night from Dem
ocratic leaders at the end of the four
ballot tussle that gave the Democratic
nomination to Franklin D. Roosevelt.
From the former political friend of
the New York Governor. but the man
who was his most outspoken opponent
in the campaign for the nomination
Alfred E Smith-there came no word.
But as he sat in ominous silence, others
of those who had sought the nomina-
ion were expressing their determination
to help boost the Democratic ticket
toward the victory they hoped for in
November.
Raskob Also Reticent.
John J. Raskob, the man who at
Smiths request, became chairman OF
the Democratic National Committee in
his drive for the presidency four years
age, also held his tongue.
AZ have no comment at all" he said.
Another of his opponents in the con-
test for the nomination, Gov. Ritchie
of Maryland, however, had this to say:
I'VE Democrats In Maryland believe
in the principles of democracy and we
always follow the candidate. We are
especially glad that the delegates from
Maryland aided in getting the wet
plank In the platform. I have been
working for IL years for it, and I am
glad the Democratic party took this
stand"
The picturesque oklahoman, Gov.
Murray, said
"It was my opinion that Roosevelt
was not the best man, but now / sin
cerely wish / was mistaken. The fact
that I permitted my name to be placed
in nomination meant that would sup
port the candidate, as that is the way
/ play the game"
Gov. white of Ohio: 1--WE bow to the
will of the convention"
Melvin Traylor: II am personally
very happy at Roosevelt's nomination"
Senator Wheeler of Montana: ITS
great"
Hull Sees Great Victory.
Senator Hull of Tennessee: He Is
great man, and will be elected with the
Evening star., 1932-07-02

By the Associated Press.
DALLAS, Tex, July John Nance
Garner is regarded by his friends as
a Democrat in every sense of the word.
The stocky, ruddy-faced former cow
boy who became Speaker of the House
of Representatives is still "Chaparral
jack" Johnny" or Judge Garner to
the home folks in Uvalde, Tex.
His greatest victory, he believes, Is
one ne won over himself.
"Once if 1 thought a person had
wronged me-" he has said, I never
rested until had gotten even. fought
against this until I overcalne the trait.
Now have only the kindest feeling for
every one. This is the greatest achieve
ment of my life."
In Washington, his kindliness and
good humor, coupled with his knowledge
of governmental finance, have won him
the respect and friendship Of even his
political antagonists.
Rides, Fishes and Hunts.
In Uyalde, he is known as man who
attained national eminence, but never
lost touch with the humble surround
ings from which he sprang. He likes
to ride, fish and hunt.
The garage man who fixes his motor
car, the carpenter with whom he goes
fishing, the Mexican who may work on
his 7-acre estate-they all know Jack
Garner as Uvalde's first citizen, but a
friendly goodfellow as well.
Preparing at one time to leave for
the East, he said: II would rather
stay here. When I built my present
home thought would retire and live
the life love at home, but public duty
made it imperative that I alter these
plans
Born In a mud-chinked cabin at
Blossom Prairie, Red River County.
Tex, November %, 1868, Garner went
to Uvalde, in the high, dry country of
Southwest Texas. in his teens, where he
rapidly recovered from an incipient at
tack of tuberculosis. He punched"
cattle by day and studied law by night.
Married In 1895.
He married Miss Ettie Rheiner in
1895. She has served as his secretary
many years. They have one son, Tul-
Evening star., 1932-07-02
GEORGIA MADE HAPPY
BY ROOSEVELT VOTE
State Where Nominee Found
Health Sees Success for
Adopted Son.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
WARM SPRINGS, Ga, July 2.-The
nomination last night of Franklin D.
Roosevelt for President found a Joyous
response in Georgia, the State whose
sparkling waters gave him health.
This village, where he comes to bathe
in the warm springs, received word of
his selection with acclaim. Here Is a
neighbor, friend to man and a hero
to hundreds of persons who have found
haven of comfort in this resort.
Roosevelt first came here TO seek a
cure for infantile paralysis and the
spring waters returned his strength. He
now hunts possoms through the Geor-
gia hills, and dashes about in his auto
mobile with abandon. His neighbors
here know that his health is excellent.
Over all the State last night. Roose-
velt'S friends pinned their ears to ra-
dios and listened to the battle in the
Chicago Stadium. They were conf
dent Of the result and when the word
of his nomination was flashed to the
world, Georgians felt that an adopted
son had been selected for the highest
Office in the gift of the American
people,
Evening star., 1932-07-02
AMERICANS RECORDS
SEIZED BY JAPANESE
Customs Deputy at Antung Charges
Officials Invaded His
Office.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, China, July Roy M.
Talbot, an American, who Is deputy
commissioner of Chinese maritime Gus
toms at Antung, reported to Sir Fred
erick Maze, the former inspector gen.
eral of customs, today that Japanese
officials had invaded his Office with
drawn guns and seized his records.
On June 80, he said, Japanese "ad-
wiser" and several plain-clothes men Of
the new Manchoukuo police force en-
tered his house, covered him with
pistol, led him to the records Office and
demanded that he hand over the
archives.
Talbot sent a British assistant next
door to the Japanese consulate with an
appeal for protection. The japanese
vice consul told the assistant that he
had no authority to act, despite the
fact that Antung is in the South Man
churia Railway zone, over which the
japanese exercise full control
After the seizure of the records, said
Talbot, three Chinese members of his
staff were arrested, and all the rest, ex-
cept one Japanese, resigned. Later. said
Talbot, the Japanese vice consul as
sured him there would be no repetition
Of such illegal Manchoukuo activities"
in the railway zone.