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Evening star., 1932-08-01
End of the Consent Decree

The victory of the Public Utilities
Commission in it's fight to abrogate the
so-called consent decree of 1924, by
which rates for electricity have been
automatically fixed each year and
which annually has yielded reductions
in such rates, has been complete. The
commission won not only its right to
abrogate the decree without consent OF
the other party to the agreement, but
to substitute for the rate-fixing process
set up hereunder new formula, or
sliding scale, which would yield greater
returns to the public in the form OF
rate reductions.
The next move in the battle precipi-
tated by the commissions order is now
up to the company At the beginning
of the year, when rates under the old
consent decree were formerly cut, the
consent decree case was in the courts
and it seemed for while that there
might be no reduction. Through a COM
promise agreement between the COM
pany and the commission, however,
rate reduction was made which fell
somewhere between what the reduction
would have been under the consent de-
cree and what it would have been under
the commissions sliding scale. A part OF
that rate reduction agreement was that
the rates would remain unchanged until
of hn npdad There
is a question, however, whether the de-
cision Thursday in the District Su-
preme Court will be appealed by the
company. Appeal has been noted, as is
customary, but decision on carrying the
case to the Court of Appeals will prob
ably be made at the next meeting Of
the board, some time this month.
The great advantage Of the consent
decree was that it avoided the tedious
processes of litigation, and that rates
were reduced each year on an agreed
upon formula. The sliding scale estab-
lished by the commission will accom-
plish more, in the reduction of rates,
rates fixed hereunder will always be
open to challenge by the company. JUS
tice Luhring, in his opinion, found that
the sliding scale process Of fixing rates
was fair and reasonable, and that the
rates themselves would not be con-
fscatory. While the company has the
right to an appeal, it will gain public
good will at this time by bowling to the
decision of the lower courts and aban-
doning its fight In that case another
rata reduction will follow Immediately
and the commissions sliding scale for
mula will become effective.
The consent decree won national
prominence and general praise because
of its prevention of lengthy rate dis
putes and because it produced low rates
for the consumer while the company
annually increased its earnings. There
| is no reason why the new process Of
rate fixing should not prove even more
| beneficial to the consumer, and its
graceful acceptance by the company,
now the legal principles in dispute have
been adjudicated, should inaugurate
another period of peaceful rate adjust
ment
Evening star., 1932-08-01
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHLANDER JOHNSON.
Progress.

Progress.
Move Onw 1t, is the warning
That we all are sure to get.
We need it in the morning
When the sparkling dew is wet.
The sun so brightly shining
Hastes toward another dawn
And says, cease your repining.
Move On!"
We never know for certain
What another day will bring
Till night has dropped the curtain
On those who weep or sing.
There is not a chance Of staying
joys CT sorrows that are gone
When the universe Is saying
"Move On!"
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Great fortunes have diminished, small
ones have vanished, and work is scarce.
The only great immediate expression of
optimism comes from the Broadway
press agent intent on assisting in an
evenings relief for the tired business
man.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Anacostia will no doubt be glad to
resume her status as beautiful and
thrifty suburb. even at the sacrifice of
the great fame that has been thrust
upon her.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Elections in various parts Of the world
are calculated to mislead an uneducated
populace into the impression that the
reporters have been fooling them and
the war is not yet over.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

A Vice President naturally becomes
accustomed to a career of deferential
quietude and naturally becomes more
annoyed than the ordinary campaigner
when heckling is ATTEMPTED.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Hints that the German Kaiser may
be restored to his throne may arouse
some humane protest on behalf Of an
elderly gentleman who has had trouble
enough.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

The City Council of Johnstown, Pa,
does not welcome the bonus refugees.
Every strange settler is naturally un-
der suspicion of developing possible in
fiuence in local politics.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

AS efforts are made to resolve discords
into agreeable relationship, the present
notion of political harmony in Germany
must impress the musical critics as a
trifle Wagnerian.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Devastation.

From the Davenport Democrat and Leader.
Speaking of the social breakdown that
sociologists are worried about, gardening
seems to be making terrible inroads on
Contract. hEidRe. . - !. -.-a
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Maybe They Were Shrewd

From the Ashland Daily Indeceadent.
We are not certain the Indians who
sold Manhattan for few beads made
SRsh a bad ,hapgaane --I-----L-----4------
Evening star., 1932-08-01

50 far as the bold below for beer IS
concerned, both parties show alacrity in
responding In ancient phrase who
wants the handsome waiter!"
Evening star., 1932-08-01

In all this turmoil Of abstruse mathe-
matical calculation regarding financial
relativity there is not a word from the
gentle and erudite Prof Einstein.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Not the Cause.

From the Lowell Evening Leader.
Better prices for hogs so far as has
been observed, are not attributed to the
prospect of pork barrel legislation.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Expert.

From the Schenectady Gazette.
eff you aren't sure of yourself" says
a behavior expert, SAY nothing" And
then some day you'll be asked to write
political platforms,
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Member nf the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
TO the use for republication of all news ais
patches credited to it or not otherwise cred
tied in this paper and also the local news
published herein. All rights of publication OF
special dispatches herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Help Wanted!

From the Pasadena Post.
The 2-cent stamp still has its uses,
but in carrying letter it needs assist
ance now.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Yirtuosity Overwhelmed.

Virtuosity Overwhelmed.
Can you restore party harmony?"
I'm no musician" answered Senator
Sorghum. "But I know this much
When the bandwagon goes on a
rampage, there is no use OF trying 70
lead the concert with a fiddle"
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Jud Tunkins says mebbe it's a good
idea to lay the workin' folks off and
let the politicians work overtime on a
mighty hard Job.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Farm Note.

Farm Note.
The flowers bloom and fade away.
We plead in vain for them to stay.
But pizen Ivy hugs the ground
An grows almost the whole year round.
Evening star., 1932-08-01
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Evening star., 1932-08-01

Dreams that come to us in sleep, "
said Hi Ho, the sage Of Chinatown,
bring little harm. Those that prompt
ambition In our waking hours are
dangerous"
Evening star., 1932-08-01
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Evening star., 1932-08-01
Peace and Politics.
Disarmament is only fair.
Debate is harmless fun.

When politics is in the air,
Oh, never pull gun.
DE quarrelin' an fightin' dats goin'
on in de world right now" said Uncle
Eben, make dem old wartime days
seem most like peace"
Evening star., 1932-08-01
Comparing Notes.

Comparing Notes.
"You laugh at the way your grand
mother used to dress"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne
Grandma has all the worst of It, She
doesn't laugh at the way dress. She
shudders."
Evening star., 1932-08-01

has the record of longest continuous
service in the Senate. is to fight fo1
reelection this Fall The veteran SEN
ator. who came to Washington first as
Senator in March, 1908, is strong in his
own State. and, despite the hard times
that exist there. he stands a good
chance of reelection. He is co-author
of the Smoot-HaWley tariff act. which
the Democrats are seeking to make an
issue in the campaign, and which has
been under attack in many parts OF
the West as well as in the East. Utah
however, has approved the protective
tariff system many times in the past
The Senator is high dignitary in the
Mormon Church, which is powerful in
Utah. He has no opposition for the
Republican nomination for Senator
The Democrats, on the other hand
have a plethora of senatorial poSSibili-
ties, among them Gov. Dern. Others
include Mccarthy of the ReconStruc-
ton Finance Corporation, William r
Wallace, William w. Ray, State SEN
ator Dan Shields. former Representa-
tive Milton H. yelling and James H
Moyle. former Assistant Secretary of
the Treasury. Nominations for the
Senate are made in party conventions
in Utah.
A provision Of the Utah constitution
is that Governor may not be elected
to Congress during the gubernatorial
term for which he was elected. Many
of the Utah Democrats who would like
to see Gov. Dern nominated for the
Senate say that this provision of the
State constitution is no real bar to his
nomination, since it has been held that
no State can fix qualifications for
United States Senator, which are fixed
by the Constitution of the United
States itself. A famous case, that of
Lyman T. Trumbull, judge in Illi-
nOis when he was elected to the House
was settled years ago, and it was held
that a constitutional provision in Illi-
noiS at that time against the election
of judges to Congress was "unconstitu-
tional" After Trumbull had been
elected to the House he was elected by
the State Legislature to the Senate,
and the matter was tried out in both
houses.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

Q. How many guards are employed
In the Federal penitentiaries?-J. v. G.
A. In Atlanta Penitentiary there are
III guards; the United States Peniten-
tiary at Leavenworth lis guards, and
the United States Penitentiary at Nc
Neil Island, Wash, As guards.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. When was oil first struck in Los
AngeleS?-T. H.
A, Oil was struck in Los Angeles
County at Puente in 1876 and soon
thereafter in Los Angeles City and Ven-
tura County.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. What is the date celebrated in
Charlotte. N. c., instead Of the 4th OF
July?-W. L. G.
A Charlotte. N. c., observes the an
niversary of the Mecklenburg Declara-
ton of Independence. This date was
Nav 30. ITS,
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. How large is Mamomth Cave,
Kentucky?-J C. w.
A. The cave occupies a circle approx
imately 10 miles in diameter. The
length of the passages in the cave ag-
gregate $50 miles.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. How high does the bush grow
from which tea leaves are taken?-
S. L. S.
A. As cultivated in China it Is an
evergreen shrub growing to a height OF
from three to five feet.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. How large a rattlesnake has been
found?-R. P.
A. The largest rattlesnake of whith
there is record is a diamond rattlesnaks
caught in Florida which was feet
inches long and Is inches through t3
thickest part.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. Is the Police Gazette still pub
lished?-G. A. r.
A. The National Police Gazette
ceased publication with Vol. lao, NO.
2843. February 6, 1882.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. Is bread a necessity?-J. P. E.
A. Bread is not absolutely neces-
sary. but it is very good food, since 1t
supplies carbohydrates and proteins In
good form for assimilation. Since the
beginning of history bread In some form
or another made from wheat or from
some other grain has provided one of
the chief foods of mankind in all coun-
tries
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. Whose picture was on the first
three-cent parcel post stamp?-C. E. S.
A 1t was issued in 1918 and was a
red stamp, the subject being a railway
postal clerk.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. Please give a biography Of the
present leader of the Marine Band
G. G. H.
A. Taylor Branson was born In Wash
ington, d. c.. July 81, 1881. He studied
violin with Capt. Santelmann, clarinet
with Andres Coda and composition with
Arthur Tregina. He enlisted in the Ma
rine Band in 1898 and was appointed
second leader in 1920. He has been
leader since May l, 1927.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. What Is the highest price ever
paid for a Stradivarius vtolin?-G. A. H.
A The Etude says that it is 1mpos-
sible to state the exact amount. There
are rumors of sums all the way from
S25 900 to over 100000.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. How many people have made the
pilgrimage to Wakefield in the past
year?-D NJ.
A More than $4,000 persons visited
Wakefield. the birthplace Of George
Washington, during the first year for
which an official travel record was kept.
The travel count was begun in July,
1881.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. How many men are eligible to re-
ceive the soldiers bonus?-W. I. M.
A. Approximately 3,500000.
Evening star., 1932-08-01

@. What birds sleep standing on one
leg?-P. L.
A. Ducks, geese, flamingos and her
ons often sleep in this posture.
Evening star., 1932-11-01
From the Front Row
Reviews and News Of Washington 5 Theaters
"Maedchen in Uniform"
To Have Local Showing.

"Maedchen in Uniform"
To Have Local Showing.
WHILE plans are not by any
W means definitely completed 1t
Is no secret that the managers and
owners of that international film
sensation, "Maedchen in Uniform"
which had an auspicious showing at
the Auditorium Theater in Balti-
more last night, are busy trying to
fix date for a showing of this film
in this city Rumor has it that as
soon as (if ever the National has
an empty week, this German film
will be brought to town.
Franchot Tone
To Play Opposite Harlow.
WE wonder how Franchot Tone
- will do as Jean Harlow's lead
ing man in "Nora"-Mr Tone was
last seen here at the National as
that restless Southern gentleman in
the rather lachrymose House OF
Connolly" Word from close
friend of Buddy Rogers says that its
almost certain that Rogers has been
signed by M-G-M and that he is
planning an honest : to goodness
comeback In the films Weren't
you disappointed in the way the
much applauded Ivie Anderson sings
the Scat Song" for the Ellington
music makers currently at the Fox?
j.. Keith's will show Ed Wynn's
Follow the Leader" at midnight
performance on November 8.
The Rialto will give its patrons "a
running account" of the returns on
that same evening. in conjunction
with the presentation OF its feature
picture, False Faces" The
Abbey Theater Players, who will
come to town this season to play
for a week at the National, are be-
ing royalty received in New York.
It is more than probable that
Nick Stuart. Arthur snd Florence
Lake. Sue Carroll and Lima Bas-
quette will come to Loew's Fox all
in one gulp in a couple of weeks.
Nine. Schumann-Heink, who
will make her debut as a four-a day
artist in this city at the Earle on
Friday. has been signed to appear
here for the meeting in December
of the National Music Teachers As
sociation. Eddie Cantor Is to
start at Christmas time in a road
tour of a show written by himself
which very likely will strike the
Capital Too bad that Wash
ington didn't get look at that more
than delightful The Late Chris
topher Bean" which was shown in
Baltimore last week and thoroughly
neglected E. de S. MELCHER.
Evening star., 1932-11-01

Quently educat-
ed to appear be-
hind the micro
phone in a ra-
dio broadcast.
is now a screen
heroine. Read
ers of this pop
ular c a T t o 0 II
will find that
Ha. die Meakin,
sage soothsayer
and manager of
the local R-K-
o x e j t h S
forces, will pre-
sent Little Or
Dhan Annie
the girl with
ten m lllon
h0mpS-l,llt n still
Evening star., 1932-11-01

an orphan'-on Friday of this
week as the film feature at Fiji
teenth streets noted picture house.
Harold Gray is the sponsor for
Annies cartoon career On August
S. 1924. he drew Annie's first face.
She was presented with considerably
modesty. No fanfare proceeded ner
debut. Overnight she becar<c 6opu-
lar Grav accounted th,a Immediate
fame TO the uniquen1ss of the car
toon.
I offered A/nie as a tiny mite"
he said re4<htlv, without mother
or fath..I This was decidedly an
inno.>uon in comic strips. In fact.
il %asnt a comic strip. 1t was an
Adventures story told in cartoons.
But it seemed to be popular"
He is right Annie has flourished
season after season-until her fame
now IS way beyond description.
Readers according to Mr.. MeakinD
have lauded-some even have criti-
cised: Why doesn't Artist Gray
change Annie's attire once in
while? Why doesn't he give her
eyes pupils9 Why does he depict
Daddy Warbuck as a pauper?'
There are answers LOT all JheSe
harsh attacks on Little Orphan
Annie" But Mitl Green. first
little-girl of the screen. can tell
you the rest. She it is who has
turned Annie into real celluloid
flesh and blood. She it is who has
been urged to come here to Wash
ington to appear on local stages, but
due to the scarcity Of her years and
certain restrictions imposed thereon.
has never had the chance. Little
Orphan Annie" is the nearest she
can come to fulfilling peoples desire
to see her in person.
If you dent know what this pop
ular comic strip is about Miss Groen
Will tell YOU for one week only
starting Friday at M. Meakins
Keith's.
Evening star., 1932-11-01
Wanted: Two Heroines for
''Lives of a Bengal Lancer"

PARAMOUNT is seaching for two
L feminine players to share
honors with the male starring quar-
tet which will be featured in Lives
of a Bengal Lancer Cinema-ites
VINO remember well the days Of 'one
star and only one Will perhaps be
surprised that Gary Cooper. Fredric
March. Richard Arlen and Give
Brook al will appear together in
this film
Evening star., 1932-11-01
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Evening star., 1932-11-01
Jesse L. Lasky
Associated With Fox.

THE sudden resignation of Sam
: Katz, production wizard for the
Paramount forces, and the an
nouncement that Jesse Lasky has
signed contract with the Fox Film
Corporation to produce eight pic
lures a year for a term Of years at
the Movietone City Studies. leaves
Paramount somewhat headleSs. How
ever. the Fox company is rejoicing
over Mr.. Lasky'S afEliation and Sid
ney r. Kent sid recently Mr..
lasIy'S record rs a producer Of the
hes il mct'oa pictures spoaks lor
i.scl'. lie has given tne pub i the
facs. entertainment. his medium af-
fc-Gci sin-e the early days Of the
lrGIstry. II has gown Win the
busness. alEa-s occupying a posi-
tioa OF leadership il the advance
ment Of artistic standards and in the
Interpretation of public taste. Our
ARRANGEMENT with him brings to
Fox the benefit Of Mr.. Lasky's Gre
ative genius at its best"
Mr. LaSky's first production for
Fox Films will be ZOO in Budapest.
Evening star., 1932-11-01
Little Orphan Annie"
Coming to Kefth'S.

ri GAPING lizard, I'm on the
screen noWi"
Little Orphan Annie"
IL born back in the days of
James Whitcomb Riley,
Arst launched as caricature in a
newspaper cartoon in 1924, subse-
Evening star., 1932-11-01

The original covenant Of the Morav-
ians read we will assist each other
in the spirit of love. live honestly and
study to be patient"
Evening star., 1932-11-01

A splendid combination,
comprising a l-postcr bed,
coil spring and cotton mat
tress. An ideal group for
the spare bed room priced
exceptionally low for We'd
nesday furniture shoppers.
Twin or double size.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-04

1--WE also recommend the enactment
of the Frazier farm refinance bill as
a means of more adequate restoration
OF the purchasing power OF the
farmer and sound financing system.
I'VE regret that the department OF
agriculture, under the administration
of Secretary Hyde, has not given bet
ter response to the needs OF agricui-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-04

ture in the administration OF such
relief measures as have been written
by congress and approved by the
president. His work has not indi-
Gated an understanding Of our prob
lens and has reflected to the dis
advantage of the administration un-
der which he served. We urge the
retirement Of MIR. Hyde and the ap-
pointment of a successor who is
thoroughly conversant with agricul-
tural problems.
I'VE recommend to the voters of
the state that they support and vote
for Arthur e. Thompson as candidate
for superintendent of public instruc-
ton of the state of North Dakota in
the belief that this office requires an
experienced educator in this position
and one familiar with the problems
Of North Dakota's schools and the
people who support them.
I'VE recommend that congress pay
In full the soldier adjusted compen-
SatiOn."
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-08-04
NEW PICTURES WILL
Be ENTERTAINING
Local Theater Man Says Forth
coming Productions Will
Be Sensational

Several months ago there came a
sudden cessation in the torrent Of
news which normally pours from Hol-
lywood's studios. In its place there
was strange silence and blanket
of secrecy. Movie fans began to tell
themselves that something mysterious
was brewing. and they were right,
according to Robert Nippert. local
theater manager, who has just re-
turned from a national convention of
motion picture producers, held In
Minneapolis.
It seems that the motion picture
makers some months ago got togeth-
er and decided new perspective was
needed in the studios If the industry
intended to make the powerfully en-
PERTAINING pictures which are neces-
sary to attract good audiences in these
times. 1t was essential that the sto-
ries and scenarios be selected with
greater care than ever before. They
needed to be backed up by the finest
directors, men Of genius who would