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Evening star., 1933-02-25
BERN DEATH PROBE
HELD IN ABEYANCE
Los Angeles Grand Jury Fore.
man Says Evidence Contra
dieting Suicide Lacks.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
LOS ANGELES, February 25.-Defi-
mite decision as to any grand jury in
vest.gation of the death Of Paul Bern,
motion pActure producer and husband
of Jean Harlow, screen star, was held
in allegiance yesterday by Foreman
w. w. Widenham of the grand jury.
Until some concrete evidence to the
contrary is produced to challenge the
verdict of the inquest that Berns death
was a suicide no action is contemplated
by me-" said District Attorney Buron
Fits
Widenham revealed that So witnesses
have been interviewed by himself on
information from un0isclosed sources.
He said he planned TO question others,
but added thatAso far nothing to war
rant grand jury investigation has
been disclosed by his personal inquiry.
Mrs. Friederike Marcus, sister OF
Bern, said she had not asked any in
vestigation and would take no voluntary
part in one.
II am convinced" she said, that
Paul took his own life"
In Sacramento, Herman A. Koch,
public admins rator, announced plans
for an auction of the personal effects Of
Dorothy Millette, common-law wife OF
Bern. Miss Millette leaped from the
deck of a Sacramento River steamer
last September, two days after the pro-
ducers death. Authorities said Bern
and Miss Millette had not lived together
for several years prior to his marriage
last July to the platinum blonde, Miss
Harlow.
The auction is to raise funds for the
purchase of a head stone for Miss
Millette's grave. Miss Harlow paid for
her burial
Evening star., 1933-02-25
Ri0LFE TO RETURN
| TO RADIO TONIGHT
Veteran Dance Orchestra
Leader to Present New
MPiece Organization.

B.. "A. Rolfe. veteran broadcaSting
dance maestro and his new 40-piece
orchestra. will return to the air to-
night for the 1irst of series Of pro-
grams to be called THE Saturday
Night Dancing Party"
The Men About Town harmony trio
will assist Rolfe with this new program
to be broadcast frcm 10 to II o'clock.
The music will be strictly modern.
The Viennese program from s:15 to
$50 will have q setting in the Austrian
capital. The principal selections will
be "Weiner Fiakerlied" and excerpts
from Lehar's operetta. Eva"
Credit and the Farmer
The variety program from $50 to l0,
with Gus Van, Ethel Shutta and George
Olsen's Orchestra and the National Ad-
visory Council of Radio In Education
broadcast from $50 to 9, are among
WRC's other outstanding N. B. c. at
fractions. Speakers on the latter pro-
gram will be Lewis Merriam Of Brook
ings Institution and Katherine Fred
eric Of the department Of efficiency in
government Of the National League of
Women Voters.
Credit and the Farmer" will be dis
cussed by Senator Shipstead OF Min
nesota In q speech tonight over WJSV
and affiliated Columbia stations. Fred
eric William Vile, veteran radio politi-
cal analyst, will introduce him
The Funnyboners win feature "Ta-
males for Sale in their broadcast from
6:45 to 7. They also will sing Its
Winter Again" and Seven Little Steps
to Heaven"
Arthur Tracy. the street Singer"
will open his program at 7:45 with his
own Interpretation Of Might an1 Day.
Gay Divorce" His other numbers in
clude We're Not Too Poor for That"
and Marching Home to You"
Shouse to Speak.
Jouett Shouse, former chairman of
the Democratic National Executive
Committee. will be heard over WMAI.
and the N. B. C. Blue" Network sta
tons tonight In a discussion of the
Blaine resolution to repeal the eight
zenith amendment. His topic is What
Happens to the Repeal Amendment
After It Reaches the States"
WMAL's musical attractions range
from recital by Edwin Singer, tenor,
to concert by the Los Gauchitos Nov
city Orchestra. Grandpa Sawyer" will
play 'Old Dog Tray" on the musical
saw during the program of the Folks
in Friendship Valley" at 7:30. "The
Love Nest" is another number on the
program.
The Central Union Mission Glee Club.
the Silver String Revellers and Dolph
Atherton and Trio will contribute to
the musical portion of the VOL pro-
gram. There also will be a concert by
the Nordica Mandolin and Guitar Club.
Evening star., 1933-02-25

includes one light after another,
and one potato peeled after an
other. His main Joy Is In chastising
his superior ofacer donald Cook /,
taking . poke At him and then Ian
gushing in Kitchen confinement.
His only act Of valor Is going trip
ping out into no mans land with no
protection. This act gets him Q
medal. But Is the curtain comes to
. close. he his misstepped again,
Tor he Is seen once more nodding
over his kitchen potatoes.
While Mr.. Tracy Is not courageous
In this war, his acting valor is
splendid-and he Is ably assisted
by Frank McHugh, Gloria Stuart
and Donald Cook, all of whom do
their assignments expertly.
z. de 8, M,
Evening star., 1933-02-25
ARTHUR PETER and w. H. BADEN,
Attorneys.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. holding Probate Court.-No.
tice that the subscriber. Of the District Of
Columbia, has obtained from the Probate
Court of the District Of Columbia letters
testamentary on the estate Of Alphonsa r.
Winter, late Of the District Of Columbia, de-
ceased. All persons having claims AGAINST
the same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
authenticated, to the subscriber on or before
the 10th day of February. AID. 1894: other
benefit Of said estate Given under my
hand :his goth day Of February: 1898. THE
WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST CON-
PANY. BY LEONARD MARBURY. Assistant
Trust Omcer. tseal0 Attest: MELVIN J..
District Of Columbia. Clerk OF the Probate
Court fees mh31O
Evening star., 1933-02-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
PAUL E. JOHNSON, Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. holding Probate Court.-No.
445i7, Administra ation:-This is to give no.
New Jersey, has obtained from the Probate
Court Of the District of Columbia letters
of administration on the estate of Franklin
Steele, ir, late of the city of Washington,
D. G.. deceased. All persons having claims
against the deceased are hereby warned to
legally authenticated, to the subscriber on
or before the 10th day Of February, AID.
cluded from all beneft Of said estate. Given
under my hand this 14th day of February,
E. 'c JoHNsoN' Woodwsfd ID A bidg caTS Washinston 81
D. C. tSealD Attest: THEODORE COGS-
WELL. Register of Wills for the District Of
Columbia. Clerk Of the Probate Court
Evening star., 1933-02-25
PROPOSALS.

SEALED BIDS IN TRIPLICATE WILL BE
received by the Constructing Quartermaster.
Army Medical Center, WASHINGTON, D. G.,
licly opened, fol- the construction of nom
commissioned officers apartments and the
utilities thereto. Information and specif-
cations may be obtained upon application to
the above ONCE. Deposit of $4,000 (certi-
ned check required for plans.
Evening star., 1933-02-25

loves . lovely lady (Madge Evans).
only to md that she, loved him Ia
return only when her memory was
out Of focus, and that when She u
herself again she rushes into the
waiting arms Of her friend, the
mayor.
The film does not make the best
uses Of the story. It's music Is well
enough and its direction clever.
Whether perhaps too clever, or what,
Jolson doesn't get the break he de-
serves. And, somehow, Harry Lang
don and the others who help him are
not very funny. Frank Morgan Is
fine-Madge Evans is lovely-the
music will be hummed throughout
the Spring season-but the spark Is
MISUNDERSTANDING went wrong
either Jolson has lost his grip or his
sponsors have. y, de 8. M.
Evening star., 1933-02-25

phases Of histri-
onic art which
h q We sounded
the depths Of
popular m o.
tion, 1t is safe
to venture the
opinion that no
OF h er subject
has grea ter
claim to full and
complete CLASH
hcation as COM
eoy, tragedy and
Just plain the
atrical. It's grasp
upon the mind
makes 1t ever
fresh, fragrant,
touching, inspir-
Ia
Evening star., 1933-02-25
WIN. B. WILBUR, Attorney.

Columbia. holding Probate Court.-No.
44564, Administratio tion.-This is to give no.
Columbia. have obtained from the Probate
Court of the District of Columbie letters
Of administration on the estate Of John F..
ceased. All persons having claims against
the deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
fore the 18th day. Of February. AID. 1884;
otherwise they may by law be excluded from
al! hfnef,t of sai1 estate. Given under our
hands this goth day Of February. 1893.
MABEL y. NILES. 2O34 Eye St. NV.
Attest. VICTOR s.. MERsCH, Deputy Reg
lister Of Wills for the District Of Columbia,
Clerk Of the Probate Court. fe26m mh3.1O
Evening star., 1933-02-25
LEONARD MARBURY, Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
44559, Administration.-This is to give mo-
tice that the subscriber, Of the District Of
Court Of the District of Columbia letters
testamentary on the estate Of Mary L. Ensor,
late Of the District Of Columbia, deceased
All persons having claims against the de-
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof. legally
fore the 18th day OF Of fS feSruary.. A.p. fes4;
otherwise they may by law be excluded
my hand this Goth day of February, 1883.
ELIOT H. THOMSON, 300 r st. NV. (Seal)
Attest: VICTOR 8. MERsCH. Deputy Reg
ister Of WINS f9r the District q Colv9bia.
Evening star., 1933-02-25
Fire Destroys Garage.

FALLS CHURCH, Va, February c5
Especially Fire lof unknown origin
early this morning destroyed the garage
and large amount Of antique furnl-
ture at the home Of @. w. Carneal
here. Members Of the family sue.
ceeded In removing the automobile, but
did not have time to remove the furni-
tlne, the value II which was said to be
considerable. ~
Evening star., 1933-02-25
THOMAS p. LITTLEPAGE, Attorney.
FREDERICK G. UMHAU. Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia, holding Probate Court.-No.
445S5. Administration.-This is to give no.
tice that the subscriber. Of the District OF
Columbia, has obtained from the Probate
Court of the District Of Columbia letters
testamentary on the estate Of Christian F.
Umhau. late. of the District Of Columbia,
deceased. All persons having claims against
tie deceased are hereby warned to exhibit
-ore the both dat Of February. AID. 1884;
otherwise they may By law be excluded from
all benefit OF said estate. Given under my
hand this Goth day of February. 1893.
CHRISTINA UMHAU, 1905 10th st. NV.
tSeal0 Attest: THEODORE COGSWELL,
REGISTER of Wills for the District Of Colum-
bia. Clerk Of the Probate Court fe25 5.mh3, 10
DAVID S. ALLSHOUSE, Attorney.
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. holding Probate Court.-No.
44462. Administration.-This is to give no.
tice that the subscriber. of the District Of
Columbia. has obtained from the Probate
Court of the District of Columbia letters Of
,administration on the estate Of Helen Leo.
All hsrabg hayg claims against The de-
same. with the vouchers thereof legally au-
thenticated to the subscriber on or before
the 18th day OF February. AID. 1894 other
wise they may by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Given under my
hand this 18th day Of February. 1888.
HENRY LEO. 1915 18th st. NV. (Seal)
Attest: THEODORE COGSWELL, Register of
wills for the District Of Columbia. Clerk Of
The Probate Court 1e25. 5.ph3,1o
Evening star., 1933-02-25

thing from .
Strange Inter-
lude" monologue
to a whip-beat-
ing, to a murder
brought about
by a young lady
who heaves a
statue at her
ex-lover. to a
mock trial on
one of those
t h r e e = d a y
cruises, to soft
music and "loh"
and everything
else which usu-
ally oeS to
make up a good
movie
Evening star., 1933-02-25
Mexican in Army School.

Secretary Of War Hurley has author
lied First Lieut.. Emilio Calderon Puig
OF the Mexican army to attend the
course for National Guard and Reserve
officers at the Signal School, Fort Mon
mouth. N. ]. This is four weeks
course, starting on February 20. His
attachment will be without expense to
the United States,
Evening star., 1933-02-25
"T0paze" ut R-K.O Keiths,
Continues for Three Days,

"ToPAzE." which is unquestion-
L ably the best Of John Barry
more's celluloid ventures, Is being
held over for three more DAYS at
R-K-O Keith's. Cinema patrons
who have not seen this fiim are
urged not to miss 1t. It Is one Of
those rare Hollywood products which
SAVIOR more Of the original than Of
California. It Is a neat and easy
going picture version Of the popular
play-and it should delight those
who were fond Of the play as much
As those who are fond Of Mr.. Bar
rymore.
Minus his insistent profile-or
rather with his profile tucked care
fully under PROFESSIONAL whiskers-
Mr.. Barrymore plays the part of q
nice old teacher in boys school,
who labors daily to instill into them
the axioms of honesty. The tragedy
Of this Topaze is the tragedy Of his
finding out that all that glitters is
not gold-and that the world be-
yond his schoolroom window Is q
bitter. wicked place, full of wolves.
who are ready to eat you for an
early dinner II you are not wary.
Topaze's chief catastrophe is his
belief that his science" and his
mineral water are two Of the most
admirable products Of his day and
age. When he finds that both have
been doubted and that the water Is
a fake-his faith goes down hill and
his belief In humanity Is shattered.
In final scene, which is splendidly
caustic, he tells his former pupils
what life is all about-without,
however, telling them Of his own
tragedy.
Mr.. Barrymore has q nne cast
working with him, which includes
the handsome Myrna 10y.
Evening star., 1933-02-25
"The Woman Accused;
Good Murder Yarn at Earle.

1NEN writer's went to work and
tapped out story called 1.-THE
Woman Accused" which Is
i now playing at Warmers Earle
Theater. The result, sur
prisingly enough, Is an exciting and
amusing murder yarn in which in
terest seldom lags. It includes every
Evening star., 1933-02-25
wnT 228.S Meters. I
w vi 1910 Kilocycles.

WnT 22s.s Meters.
WOA 1910 Kilocycles.
3:0O-variety Hour.
3:55-The Book Man.
4:00-Mary Van Fossen Schwab.
monologist.
4:15-Salon Musicale.
4:30-Organ Echoes.
4:45-Juvenile Dramas.
5:00-Something for Every One.
5:30-Dorothy Reddish, soprano.
5:45-Walter T.. Holt.
6:00-The Woman In the Shoe.
6:15-Mandolin and guitar orchestra.
6:44-Weather forecast.
6:45-Musical program.
7:00-Dinner concert.
7:15-American Legion program.
7:20-News flashes.
7:30-Dolph Atherton and Trio.
7:45-Silver String Revelers.
8:00-Week End Varieties.
8:15-Central Union Mission Glee Club.
8:45 to 9:01-Theater Of the Air.
WICV 2o5A Meters.
"JO' 1,460 Kilocycles.
2:0o-National Republican Club.
2:15-Five Octaves.
E.CV-AOlQ1IlUld OdlOu SlCAlCStIas
3:00vNational Education Association
program.
= 3:30-Dick Mansfield's Orchestra.
3:55-Virginia News.
4:00-Spanish Serenade.
4:15-Tony Wons.
4:30-Leon Belasco,s Orchestra.
5:00-Columbia Miniatures.
5:15-Eddie Duchin's Orchestra.
5:30-Skippy.
5:45-Cowboy Tom.
Bookkeeping Up With Events" by
Robert w. Horton.
6:15-Do- -Re-M Trio.
6:30-"The L. Stoddard Taylor Testi-
monial," by Andrew r. Kelly.
6:3ePaul Tremaine's Orchestra.
6:45-The Funnyboners.
7:00-"The Political Situation in
Warrington Tonight" by Fred
eric william Vile.
7:15-William Hall, baritone.
7:30-"Leading Industries in Washing
tom"
Evening star., 1933-02-25

pressing. according to the daily
point of view. Its foam Is more
celebrated than the froth Of the
seashore, and its color stands clear
and undying amid the changing
hues of fashion.
Upon these foundation stones, the
raising Of a structure called What,
No Beer!" materialized on the
screen at the Fox Theater, has great
theoretical svalue. Outstanding in
the motion picture Is foam" In un-
limited quantities. Tender feelings
in this direction are not repelled, for
the foam here exhibited covers q
great machine and surrounding hu-
mans until the brewing establish
ment resembles one of those ocean
liners hmping into port after
touch of Arctic weather. 1t Is the
touchstone Of the play-its mark OF
regularity and title to timeliness.
There are other things that the
camera reveals in connection with
this excursion into realism. One Is
the thrilling picture Of whole
community rushing full tilt to a
place where there Is promise of free
beverage. Another is the rare in
citement to cupioity which Is pro-
yided when a taxidermiSt digs
total of 40 grand" in American
currency out Of the crevices in the
stuffing of the specimens In his shop,
in order that he may invest in a
bankrupt brewery. Another is the
wrecking of an official election sta
tion, in which the citizens are vot-
ing on prohibition.
Esrnv hn cfa
there may be public interest in the
amount Of comedy with which the
theme has been invested, and the
degree Of perfection that has been
attained by two distinguished ex-
ponents of comedy-Buster Keaton
and Jimmy Durante. The comedy
is of the kind that derives its inter-
est largely from study Of human
ity in its unrestrained moments. 1t
is often amusingly ridiculous. Some
of the by-play might well be elimi-
mated. One of its cleverly comic in
cidents is found in the attempt of
Durante to shave Keaton after word
has been received that beer is to
return. The latter is patiently sub
missive, the former furiously ex-
cited, while abSent-minded touches
raise the BARRIERS chair to dizzy
heights-but the shave gees on. On
the whole, there Is a strong suspi-
cion that the immobile temper of
Mr.. Keaton was never intended to
be mixed with the fluid character
istics of Mr.. Durante. Each of them
alone might have given definite color
to the play. Together they are oil
and water. 1t is Just one Of those
productions in observance of a ma
tional event.
The stage program at the Fox is
headed by Yorke and King. with
their elaborate comedy piece. in
which they are assisted by Edythe
Drake. Coly Worth and Herbert
Kingsley. In addition to the famil-
lar comedy Of the principals, the
group offers good singing and dane
ing. Bill Robinson, expert dancer,
Is an emphatic hit, while Sheila
Barrett gives excellent impersona-
tions of popular figures, and the
Starnes- -Kover dancers, featuring
Dick Saxton, Betty Mooney and
Emrik Andreasen mingle modern
art with their Offering. Phil Lamp
kin, with his orchestra. offers
tuneful piece of his own compo-
sition. D. c. C.
Evening star., 1933-02-25

7:45-Mayfiower Concert Ensemble.
8:O0-Echoes of the Palisades.
8:30-"Governmental Reorganization.
by Lewis Merriam, and Katherine
Frederic.
9:0O-Ra6iotone Quartet.
9:15-VienneSe program.
9:30-Gus Van, Ethel Shutta ant
George Olsen's Orchestra.
10 to IL Advt
ROLES ORCHESTRA
H Hudson-Terraplane Program
Each Saturday Night from 10 to IL
Packard Washington Motor
!! Car Company
DIsTR1BgToRs FOR -.
Evening star., 1933-02-25

IL 1s00-Last-minute news.
II -Shoreham Dance Orchestra.
IL :30-Paul Whiteman's Orchestra.
IL :n0-Ralph Krbery.
l2:05-Ted Weems' Orchestra.
1890 to 1:00-Vincent Lopez and HI.
Orchestra
Evening star., 1933-02-25
"Private Jones"
Held Over at Rialto.

THE only war story in town, "Pri-
vate JONES'" and one In which
the usual war maxirns are reversed,
continues to thrive at the Rialto
Theater-whe-e large audiences are
attesting to the reality and sublety
Of its theme. Although not by any
means one Of the greater films, 1t
Is an amusing angle on war af-
fairs-erd provides Lee Tracy with
one CT the best roles he has had. As
a gentleman of enforced leisure In
New York, who gets thrown into
the Army rather than entering it
docilely and Of his own accord, Tracy
is far from a hero-and but for the
fact that he is put under guard in
the kitchen, and spends his days
peeling potatoes. might easily jump
ship and row himself home and out
Of the war.
His career overseas, as Mr.. Jones,
Evening star., 1933-02-25
New Jols0n Film
Is q Disappointment.

WHAT Al Jolson needs when he
w gets in front Of spotlight is
a song which he can plug" With
out his nanny song" without
that genial ranting and roaring,
without those tears which sprinkle
his face, Mr.. JolSon is merely an
other entertainer. When he is him
self, when he gets down on one Of
his knees and pleads with the au-
dience to attend to his call, there is
no actor this side of the Styx whose
powers are more moving.
Mr.. Jolson's latest film, Halle
1ujah, I'm a Bum" now playing at
Loew's Palace, unfortunately does
without that nanny song. In spite
of its music land some very good
music), in spite of the camera work
provided by Lewis Milestone. in
spite of tendency to do the Love
Me Tonight" kind Of technique,
with the camera working hand-in-
hand with the music, and the dia-
logue running into it as well, the
film Is not major success. Toward
the end, when the music Is tempo
rarily hushed, when the story has
crept out of its shell ut takes
long time doing it,, you realize that
If more attention had been paid to
the plot and less to Central Park
cumming" the picture would have
been one of the better screen sagas.
AS it stands, it is only so-so-and
we doubt If it will help boost Mr..
Jolson's stock. Although they have
given him a large and sumptuous
role-they have not given him one
Of those knockout moments in
which to roll customers out into the
aisles. He is kind, mild and gen.
erous. He plays the role of q
Central Park King, whose army is
the army Of the unemployed and
whose best friend Is the mayor. He
Evening star., 1933-02-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
BRANDENBURG & BRANDENBURG,
AttOrncyS.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia. Holding Probate Court.-No.
tica that the subscriber of the State of Vir-
Ginia has obtained from the Probate Court
Of the District of Columbia letters testa-
nentary on the estate of Elizabeth Jorg. late
Of the District of Columbia. deceased All
re hereby warned to exhibit the same. with
,e vouchers thereof, legally authenticated,
the subscribers on or before the 18th day
February, A. D. 1894: otherwise they may
y law be excluded from all benefit of said
state. Given under my hand this 18th day
t'February.. : 1888. WILLIAM JORG. sol
5pottsWood rd Richmond. Va. (Seal) At
est: THEODORE COGSWELL. REGISTER OF
Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk Of
the Probate Court. fe25,mh3.1O
Evening star., 1933-02-25
The Dial Log.

Flashes from The Epenino Star,
q resume OF lcorld neuS, is broadcast
daily at 5:45 pm. by WMAL.
Evening star., 1933-02-25
WILLIAM c. MURPHY, Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF
Columbia, Holding Probate Court.-No.
44047; Administration-Thh h is is to give no, o,
Columbia has obtained from the. Probate
Court of the District of Columbia letters Of
administration on the estate of Charles E.
Tighe. late CT the District of Columbia. de-
ceased All persons having claims against
the deceased are hereby, warned to exhibit
the same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
authenticated. to the subscriber on or be-
fore the 18th day Of October, AID 1888;
otherwise they may by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate; Given under my
FLORENCE FAYE TIGHE. 1929 MINI. ave.
Sc. lseal Attest; VICTOR S MERSCH;
Deputy Register of Wills for the District OF
Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court.
feoS p1b1
Evening star., 1933-02-25
From the Front R.ow
Reviews and News of Washington Theaters.
BY E. de S. MELCHER

KeAton and Dursnte
At Fox In what, No Beer!"
CEARCH Of modern and ancient
~ vocabularies probably would fail
to disclose any word with greater
dramatic possibilities than beer" in
the current year. Among all the