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more than the necessary number to win of some 40 votes in the elec- toral college.
 The Chicago Daily News conceded Roosevelt the presidency. The News is published by Frank Knox, one of Hoover's most trusted in timate friends. Allen White of Emporia, Kas., also conceded the election of Roosevelt.
 Governor Roosevelt lost his lead in Ohio, 177 districts of the states $500 odd giving Hoover 21 800 and Roosevelt 12,1OO.
 Four million people have already returned their votes. With one tenth of the total permitted to vote this year the plurality of Roosevelt is 974,OOO.
 VOTES FILING UP
 Roosevelt will probably carry New York state by about three quarters of a million. He lost his own home town of Hyde Park.
 The Democratic sweep in Con- gresS seems to be growing.
 In New York Wagner'S victory is collosal, and he will defeat Medalle by 1,25O,OOO.
 Roosevelt's tremendous drive to the White House has carried with him Democratic senatorial and gubernatorial candidates.
 It is the worst defeat the Repub- lican party ever suffered.
 At g p. m. last night it was es timated that Roosevelt leads in the popular vote by 100000.
 Returns at SIS pm. last night showed that Roosevelt has swept 30 of the 48 States in the Union. In alphabetical order they are: AL abama, Arkansas, Colorado, Con-
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The Red Cross annual roll call in Seward or membership campaign, will be held November II.
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Dick (Yukon Dick) Stiansen of Unga, an arrival on the SS. Starr, will undergo further local hospital treatment.
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NOTICE

NOTICE Taxes for 1882 payable by Nov. 18th. Penalty and interest will be assessed after that date.
 CITY CLERK.
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NATIONAL RETURNS
(Continued from Page Onsl Rhode Island, and Vermont with

(Contiuued from Page Onsi Rhode Island, and Vermont with a total of 55 electorial votes.
 Roosevelt won Ala, Ariz., Ark, calif., Colo, Conn, Fla, Ga, Idaho, H., Ind, Iowa, KaS, La, Md, Mass, Minn, Miss, Mo-, Mont, Neb., Nev. N. J., N. M, N Y, N. C., N. D., O., Okla, Ore, So. C., So. D. Tenn, U., Va, Wn., w. Va, Wis, and Wyo with total of 465 electorial votes. Ken lucky has not reported.
 MARYLAND For President: 436 Districts out of ,555; Hoover 50,553; Roosevelt 1O5,764 Thomas 6,303.
 PLURALITIES
 Summaries
 For Hoover Mass. 195 Districts 9299, Mich. ITS Districts 20l5, Penn. g Districts 1780, Rhode Island II Districts 1857, Vermont 163 Districts 15144. These States have 79 elector- al votes
 For Roosevelt: Con. g Districts 1795, Florida 12 Districts 275, Geor- gia 15O Districts 16685, Illinois GOA Districts 46497, Indiana 226 Dis tricts 3342, Kansas 20 Districts 379, Maryland 199 Districts 23315, New Hampshire 45 Districts 199.
 Incomplete returns at 9 p. m. last night showed totals, if born out by later figures, of Hoover IA, Roosevelt 3O3 electoral votes, with 266 necessary to elect. By this showing Roosevelt has a margin of
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Evening star., 1932-07-24

years he has directed all of the George
Washington Troubadour shows and IS
also special coach for all major pro-
ductions of the Mask and Bauble Club
OF Georgetown University
Miss Constance Brown received her
A. B. degree from Wheaton College,
Norton, Mass. Following her gradua-
ton there she came to Washington and
taught the history of art at Gunston
Hall, but left after year. due to her
increasing interest in the theater. She
played the following two seasons IN the
stock company at the Garrick and
President theaters. The following sea-
son she went to New York and came
under the direction of Frank Reicher.
Under this and the Selwyn manage
ment she spent the next two seasons
in New York and Chicago in Silence,
by Max Marcin. and The Flame" by
Maurice Samuels. She was appointed
administrative assistant to Prof. A. M.
Drummond. director of the Cornell
University Theater, and served for three
years as member of the directing
staff. In 1890 she went to Europe and
studied the theater in Germany. Re-
turning in 1881 to Washington. she
was appointed director of dramaticS at
George Washington University, which
position she now holds
Will F. Baker obtained his training
in dramatics at the University of Chi
cago. Appeared in the Chicago run of
"Lightnin' with Frank Bacon and
later travelled through the West with a
Chautauqua dramatic company. Was
six years with the John B. Rogers Pro-
ducing Co., professional producers of
amateur dramatics. Directed for a
season for the Hollywood, Calf, Drama
Club. He has been directing plays for
the Drama Guild for the past several
years. At present he is associated with
the District Bicentennial Commission.
Robert Halsted's experience in the
theater dates back to playing in the
George Cohan productions, The Talk
of New York and The Yankee
Prince" He also played with the cast
of Naughty Marietta and The Fire
fly" In vaudeville four years with the
Harry Girard Co. After leaving this
he directed several amateur groups To-
Gated in New York State. He is now
living in Washington, and has directed
plays for St. Anne's players and the
Woodlothians.
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which Mr.. Clarke Gable was play
ing.
There would, it seems to us,
however, be a stumbling block to
all this. How would you know
which side to choose3 Which
character in the particular "feely'
going on before you would you
merge yourself into?
Here there might be trouble
You might, for instance, go to see
What Price Hollywood" ard find
yourself Lowell Sherman when
you had planned to become Con-
stance Bennett. Instead of a
suave, silken creature, the toast
of Hollywood, it would be some
thing of disappointment to find
yourself an inebriate director who
goes down ard down and down, or
it might be pretty good fun-de-
pending upon what kind of
mood you're in.
Here, for instance, is a list of
current pictures. Which character
would you choose to be?
StrangerS of the Evening
Zasu Pitts or one of the corpses?
Bring En- Back Alive" - the
honey-bear, the python or the glib
bon?
The Blonde Captive"-one of
the natives or the captive?
Lady and Gent" side
would be pretty good fun.
The Man From Yesterday'-it
would be better not to reach for
the knob in this one.
washington Masquerade" -
Lionel Barrymore would be the
objective, inasmuch as Karen
Morley plays opposite him.
"Scarface'-Paul Mum, Vince
Barrett, George Raft? 1t wouldn't
matter-you'd be dead anyway
before the evening was over.
Thunder Below" - Tallulah
Bankhead or a seagull?
Shop Angel"-the knob prob
ably wouldn't work.
WASHINGTON came near being
Hollywood Friday. Present
and all under the same roof was
Una Merkle, an invigorated hu-
man edition of Lillian Gish, most
polite to the press; Bette Davis
pronounced Betty, a pretty
blonde young lady. who called
what National Player juvenile as
soon as she hit" New York from
Hollywood; Anna May Wong,
with a great part of the Loew
management streWn at her feet:
Warren William, minus clothes
for two hours luggage and tailor
having gone astray), and who
some claim to be a dead ringer for
John Barrymore; and Loretta
Young and George Brent. who
were packing feverishly before
their early morning exit to Phila-
delphia.
AS to personal appearances, said
Mr.. Brent-"Awful!" Said Miss
Young-"Not so bad, but I shall be
glad to get back to Hollywood"
Said Miss Merkle-"Oh, I'm get
ting a great kick out of it."
When Mr.. Brent was asked who
his favorite actress was, he re-
piled: Miss Young-up to date"
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Can't Laugh at Marx Bros.

THROW away your sense of humor
If you would play opposite CO.
medians is the advice Of Thelma Todd,
who holds record among Holly
woods leading women for having
worked with the largest number Of
famous clowns.
She is now undergoing her second
session with the four Marx brothers in
Paramount's Horse Feathers" Her
first with them was Monkey Business. 3"
During her career, she has been
feminine "foil' for Laurel and Hardy.
Beery and Hatton, Harry Langdon, Joe
E. Brown, Charlie Chase and is CO.
starring with Zasu Pitts in a series
of short comedies between her feature
picture work.
"The woman who works with such
comedians as the Marx brothers must
take all situations seriously" Miss Todd
means. mo matter what happens, her
Characterization does not permit her
to laugh. The Marxes often insert
comedy we haven't rehearsed. which is
one Of the reasons for their success
I've had to train myself not to see any
thing funny in these spontaneous bits
but I have spoiled many scene by
failing to suppress my sense of humor.
THE Marxes, moreover, know my
weakness, and on the set make 1t a
rule to do everything possible to make
me laugh in the wrong places. I've al
most bitten OF my tongue on numerous
occasions in order to keep a straight
face"
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Gwili Gets Another.

EXOTIC Gwili Andre is progressing
toward stardom as the result of her
cinema debut in Roar of the Dragon" !"
The Danish actress has been assigned
the feminine lead in R.-K.-O. Radios
Mysteries of the French Secret Police"
by David O. SelNick, executive vice
president in charge of production.
Mysteries CT the French Secret Po-
lice" will feature Miss Andre in the
role of sophisticated continental who
becomes involved in a fantastic fact
story from the records of the French
Surete.
The story Is based upon the sensa-
tional serial by H. Ashtcn-Wolfe which
appeared in a widely circulated news
paper magazine. Edward Sutherland
will direct.
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The Biggest Kick of All

ssTHE good old days" are apt to be
the bunk. The present is more
interesting than the past and the fu-
ture has the biggest kick of all
These are the opinions of Alison
SkIpworth whose past has been CLAM
orous and carried her to fame before
the footlights of two continents; whose
present is being devoted to hard work
in a new artistic medium, and whose
future bids fair to surpass her long
successful career on the stage.
Under contract to Paramount, she
now appears in her most important
role in the talkies. Cofeaturing with
Richard Bennett, she plays the tile role
in MADAME Racketeer." which comes
to Loew's Fox Theater Friday.
Proud of her stage career, Miss Skip
worth treasures memories of long
friendships with such noted figures of
the theater as Sir Henry Irving,
Ethelind Terry. Daniel Frohman and
Eva LIE Galliene.
Miss Skipworth was born in London,
England, of a well-to-do family and
educated at home by private tutors.
Possessed of an excellent contralto
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Cast Announcements.
IAN KEITH we'll known stage ane

AN NELL II We'll klONu SIdSC dilO
screen actor. will play the role Of
Tigellinus, a captain of Nero's guard,
and Claudette Colbert will appear as
Poppaea, courtesan wife Of Nero. in
the spectacular romance of pagan
Rome, The Sign of the Cross" to be
produced by Cecil B. DeMille at the
Paramount studios. Others in the cast
are Fredric March as Marcus Superbus,
ELISA Landi as Mercia. Christian slave
girl; Charles Laughton as Nero and
Tommy Conlon as Stephanus.
Walter HERS, famous comedian OF the
silent screen, will be seen in talking
picture for the first time in 10000
Witnesses" which Charles r. Rogers
is producing for Paramount Other
cast additions include Charles Williams
Phil Tead. George RoSener and Big
Boy Williams Ralph Murphy is di-
recting and Phillips Holmes, Dorothy
ing roles.
Camera work on "a Farewell to
Arms" picture version Of Ernest Hem
ingway's novel. began this week under
the direction of Frank Borzage. In the
cast are Helen Hayes, Gary Cooper,
Adolphe Menjou and Mary Phillips.
Sidney Tolar, pioneer screen actor
has been signed for part in Marlene
Dietrich's picture, "Blonce Venus"
Josef Won Sternberg directs.
James Warner Bellah, Walton Hall
Smith, Luther Reed and Neil Brant
have been added to the Paramount
writing staff. Thomson Burtis, writer OF
adventure stories, has been signed to
prepare the screen play of Under Cover
Man." John Wilstachis novel.
William Setter, director Of els My
Face Red?" and Girl Crazy" will direct
Hot Saturday." soon to enter produc-
tion. with Richard Arlen and Carole
Lombard in the leading roles. Archie
Mayor, director of The Expert"
Bought" and others, will direct George
Raft, Nancy Carroll, Mae West, Alison
Skipworth and Wayne Gibson in Night
After Night"
Evening star., 1932-07-24

voice, she studied for a professional
career. Her first engagement in Amer
lea was under the banner of the late
Daniel Frohman. He starred her in
the American presentation of the Eng
lish operetta, "The Artists Model"
Her first appearance was on a Christ
mas afternoon, just two hours after
her steamer from London landed at
its New York pier.
Miss Skipworth remained under the
Fohman management for many years,
appearing in more than 100 plays with
the Leading stars of the period. In
1919 she was appearing in successful
run of the stage show THE Swan"
which was closed by the Equity strike
Of that year. The play was quickly
made into a film drama. which marked
her debut upon the silent screen. She
remained in pictures a number OF
years and then returned to the stage.
After six years of stage work she
was again called to the screen and
appeared in many silent productions.
Night Angel was her first talking
picture. More recently she appeared
in Tonight or Never" Devotion" and
Sinners in the Sun"
Evening star., 1932-07-24

1t comes to Washington from the
Capitol Theater in New York City
where Miss Merkel and Miss Wong
have been appearing. Sidney joined
the group this week
Madame Racketeer," the film at
tract!cn, stars Alison Skipworth, one Of
the screens grand Old actresses, Rich
ard Bennett. George Raft and Evalyn
Knapp in a fast-moving comedy, made
by Paramount
PALACE-"Wsshingt Masquerade"
7 IoNEL BARRYMORE, in his great
est role, JEFF ~Keene in Wash
ington Masquerade" is the current Of
ferlng ct Loew's Palace Theater. This
Is the screen story Of Henry Bernstein's
novel, The Claw In supporting
roles are Karen Morley, Nils Asther
and William Collier. ST.
One of the high lights Of the picture
is Barrymo-e's speech to the Senate.
Karen Morley has one of her finest
parts in this film. an unsympathetic
role, being a heart,ess heroine. She
nevertheless acquits herself in fine
form. Several of the best known char
acter actors in the movies also take
leading roles in washington Masquer-
ade," playing the part Of Senators. Not
a few of the scenes from the produc-
ton are laid in the United States
Senate chamber.
Before the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer
executives decided on the name Wash
ington Masquerade" it was called
Washington Show" Washington
Whirlpool and washington on Pa
rade." The picture was directed by
Charles Brabin and has been called
his best piece of direction since he
joined the M-G-M forces.
COLUMBIA-"Monte Carlo Madness"
"MONTE CARLO MADNESS" a
~ U. F. A. production. is the cur
rent attraction at Loew's Columbia
Theater. The picture stars the Euro
pean actress, Sari Martha. in a smart,
risque film of love and intrigue in one
Of the smaller kingdoms abroad. Hans
Albers, German actor, has the male
lead While the picture was made in
Germany. the dialogue is all in English
and was constructed especially for
American consumption.
This film has been called the most
perfect European picture this country
has received in months. 1t is romance
and comedy throughout Miss Martha
plays the part of queen of small
country who, in disguise, goes aboard
her only battleship and almost imme-
diately causes a handsome captain to
fall in love with her.
KEITHS-"Roar OF the Dragon"
p ICHARD DIX. star of "Cimarron,"
N Secret Service" and other recent
romantic films, has an entirely new kind
of role in Roar OF the Dragon" the
dramatic action story of turbulent Man.
churia, which is now showing at R-K-O
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Jolson In Character.

Under direction of Chester Erskin,
v youthful Broadway producer, AL
Jolson resumed work last week on 1.-The
New Yorker" his first picture for United
Artists. Erskin replaced Harry D'Arrast,
who had requested his release from
Joseph M. Schenck and was granted it.
The New Yorker" marks Al Jolson's
definite debut as a character actor. 1t
is said to be radical departure from
any vehicle he has had upon stage or
screen. Minus blackface and surround
ed by a large cast of personalities, he
will play q whimsical big-city vagabond.
And he will sing five songs written by
Irving Caesar.
Included in the supporting cast are
Madge Evans. Roland Young, Harry
Iangdon, Chester Conklin. Vince Bar
nett, Bodn Rosing and Edgar BLUE
Boy Connor.
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Festival Program.

THE fourth program in the series OF
Summer festivals at the Sylvan
Theater in the Washington Monument
Grounds, under the joint auspices Of
the community center department and
the Office of Public Buildings and Public
Parks, assisted by the National Capital
civic fund. will take place Wednesday
evening of the coming week at O'Clock,
when the Mabel Jones Freeman
Dancers of Washington and the Com
munity Center Band will be outstand-
ing features of the occasion.
This will be the third annual recital
presented by these two groups at the
Sylvan Theater in Midsummer. As
usual, a limited number of chairs at
IS cents will be available on the eve
ming of the performance, or may be
had in advance at the community CEN
ter department, Franklin School build
ing; the Willard Hotel ticket bureau,
the Washington Hotel newsstand and
the American Automobile Association
headquarters.
Evening star., 1932-07-24

and administrative
council Of the
Drama Guild. He
has been associated
with local theaters
since the World
War, being at that
time associate dra-
matte director of
the w ar c a m p
Community Serv-
ice. He was the
first director Of the
Washington Opera
Community. He
was also a mem
Der of the National
Players for several
years after they
ere organized.
For the past five
Evening star., 1932-07-24
BARTFIELD PLAYERS.

A FTER a successful presentation of
their recent revival of Sheridan's
play, The Rivals" in Rockville, the
Bartfield Players are continuing their
tour with a performance at Gathers
burg, Md. July 80
The Bartfield Players are the first to
present this delightful play in modern
dress. In the current production,
Romaine Stevens, who is starred as
Mrs. Malaprop, gives a sparkling per-
formance, while Maxine Kahn as Lucy,
the maid, is also alive with humor.
Genevieve Milburn plays her role of
Lydia Languish with depth and feeling,
and Margaret Myers is charming
Julia Melville Other roles are capably
portrayed by Barry Mulligan, John Won
Sikken, Weddell Hart, Howard Whit
field, William Wallace, Theodore Ward,
Charles Collingwood, Frank Abeel and
William Campbell.
BENEFIT MARIONETTE SHOW.
THE Washington Chapter of Hadas-
sab will sponsor a marionette
show on Wednesday at pm, on the
grounds of the home of Mrs. S. Gittel-
man, at 664 Highland avenue Takoma
Park, D. c. (Piney Branch road and
Butternut street,.
The entire proceeds from this en-
tertainment are to be turned over to
the infant welfare fund of Hadassah
which is the fund caring for children
in Palestine.
The marionette show is a particular
attraction for children and the party
promises much amusement as we'll as
many unique features and surprises.
The children of the Jewish Foster
Home will be the guests, at this party,
of Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority.
Mrs. Clara Wiseman is chairman Of
the committee in charge of the enter
tainment.
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No Newman Revivals.

r M. NEWMAN, famous travel talker,
H. chooses to retire rather than pre-
sent old experiences and time-worn
pictures. This emphatic decision came
to light recently when we'll meaning
patron suggested a revival of scme Of
the scenes that met with great favor in
other days.
When I can no longer maintain the
standard upon which have built my
reputation" replied Mr.. Newman, Il
will retire from the lecture platform"
To prove his sincerity Mr.. Newman is
working en- the mcst complete itinerary
he or any one else has ever attempted.
Egypt, India, Siam and other tropical
lands around the globe must be photo
graphed IN January, February and
March In order to obtain coed results,
and to those places Mr.. Newman sent
his cameraman during that period.
Every picture in this "around-the-
world" series, both still and motion, will
be new and will reveal present-day con-
ditions in China, Japan. the Philippines,
Siam, Hawaii and ether high spots"
Evening star., 1932-07-24

the stage S n o "
also b o a SITS two
other exceptional
acts, Bill Telaak
and don S
Dogs. Adding to
the importance Of
the bill Wesley
Eddy will act as
master Of cere-
monies and Phil
Lampkin. conduc-
tor of the Loew's
Fox Orchestra.
will perform on
the stage, instead
Of in the pit as
usual.
The whole show
is billed as Holly
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LOEWS FOX Madame Racketeer.

A TRIO OF performers from Holly
n wood, all well known to movie
~ patrons throughout the land.
4 \ are headlining the stage show
at Loew's Fox Theater this
week They are: George Sidney, Una
Merkel and Anna May Wong. The
picture ie Madame Racketeer.'
In addition to the three movie stars.
Evening star., 1932-07-24
Washington s
Players
What Various Organizations Are
Doing and Propose to Do.
DRAMA GUILD DIRECTORS.

THE administrative council of the
Drama Guild Of Washington at
the first meeting of the season has
selected the following directors for the
coming productions: Dennis Connell,
Constance Brown, VIII F. Baker, Rob-
ert Halsted
Mr.. Connell has two college degrees,
those of bachelor of science and mas
ter Of science. This year he was chosen
as chairman of the producing group
Evening star., 1932-07-24

Screen Attractions for the Current Week
EARLE-"Miss Pnkerton" Warren William
This afternoon and evening.
LOEW'S FOX-"Madame Racketeer" George Sidney Una
Merkle and Anna May Wong in person. This afternoon
and evening
KEITH'S-"The of the Dragon" This afternoon and
evening
washington Masquerade" This afternoon and
evening
METRoPoLITAN-"The Misleading Lady" This afternoon
md
CoLUNBIA-'Monte afternoon
evening
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Outdoor Amusements
GLEN ECHO PARK.

= UNDAY is a big day at Glen
Echo Park, for that's the time
the entire family can take in
- the sights and the fun. With
benches, chairs and eVeryt aing
necessary provided for their comfort,
picnic parties are taking possession every
day in the week. and particularly on
Sunday. The big crystal pool is proving
a lure to young and old, and it Is a
busy spot day and night. There is, of
course. no lack Of popularity on the
big roller coasters. the airplane swings,
old mill whip or dodgem rides. Many
new tricks can be seen in the midway,
too, this year A stroll around the
Glen Echo grounds brings the visitor
to the finest shooting gallery in the
world to the penny arcades and other
diversions too numerous to mention.
Every evening, except Sunday. fine
band entertains the dancers in the
ball room. Cars marked either Glen
Echo or Cabin John render prompt
service direct to the park. Autoists
will find plenty Of free parking space