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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-09

NSoAAAAAAAS q "CCA 4AOL1 OOOdy1 WILL
be the chief comedian of Lew
Browns new revue, Calling All
Stars" He was requiSitioned
when Jimmy Durante was unable
to effect a release of his Metro.
Goldwyn-Mayer contract.
P. S. Word comes that Rosetta
and Vivian Duncan, better known
as the Duncan sisters, will be the
Fox headlinerS next week since
Comedian Baker cancels in order
to rehearse for his new job.
"Topsy and Eva" have a sketch
this time. John Fogarty, Irish
tenor, is also on the bill.
Variety Relics
Variety club members who
laughed at the luncheon meeting
stereopticon photos of members in
their younger days will find a
group of these old-time tin.type
relics reproduced in the Hollywood
on Parade section of The Wash
ington Times on Saturday.
Incidentally 500 seats have al
ready been bought and paid for
at $3.50 per plate for the annual
Variety banquet on November "a.
Members are advised to make res
ervations at once since the seat.
ing capacity of the Willard ball
room is expected to be exhausted
within 48 hours.
Jane CowI Signs
Jane Cowl has been engaged
by the Theater Guild for the
leading role in s. N. Behrman's
play, Rain From Heaven" Miss
Cowl has appeared in many
prominent roles in her distin-
guished career, but this will mark
her first association with the
Guild.
The play will go into rehearsal
next Monday and will open De-
cember 10 in Boston. Mr.. Behr-
mans most recent play was
Biography" which the Guild pro
duced the season before last with
Ina Claire in the leading role.
This is a Washington possibility
for the week of December II.
Roberta" Wins
With all returns in, the vote is
1000 to 1 that Roberta" was an
Al musical, well earned the $24,-
900 plus which it crossed last week
at the National Theater Mrs.
Eleanor Davis voted three times
for it, and gave an extra three
cheers for Fay TempletOn in the
name of Sam Davis. Roberta"
was indeed a tonic after what we
saw the first three weeks Of the
National season is her opinion.
VALLEY Forge" Cast
The cast of the new Maxwell An.
derson drama, valley Forge" COM
ing to the National Theater, No.
vember 26, resounds with names
of the famous and near-famous
during the Revolutionary War
period.
Philip Merivale will be the
George Washington of the play;
Reginald Mason is to impersonate
Lord Howe; Ruth Weston will ap-
pear as Mary Philipse, the Red
Cross nurse of her time; Stanley
Ridges is to enact Tench, one of
Washington's favorite neutenants;
Van Helm will enact Major Andre
and Harold Elliott will wear a tri.
corn as General Sterling.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-09
Star of Show

w. c. Fields, star of Para.
mounts "It'S A Gift" once head.
lined a vaudeville show in Aus
tralia, in which viii Rogers
tWirled a rope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-09

Cosmopolitan Picture Is Screened
For Movie Critics and Trade
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-09
Phil Baker SIGNS

Phil Baker, who is scheduled to
head the Fox Theater stage show,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
SEEKING THE TRUTH

1t can hardly be denied that, with a
disinterestedness not matched by any other
class, the true scientist approaches every
problem with an open mind, unfettered by
prejudice. q al
He has no ancient beliefs or super
stitions to defend. no special cause to plead,
no selfish interest to advance. He tries at
all times to define. so far as is humanity
possible, the dividing line between fact
and theory, although he deals with both.
New theories are given respectful ex-
animation and if they can be proved they
are assigned their places in the categories
of fact And when the scientific world in
general reaches an agreement in any mat
ter, it is the best possible evidence of its
truth.
In an address before a scientific as
ISOLATION some time ago, Chief Justice
Hughes said:
eve need your interest in knowledge
for its own sake; your ceaseless search for
truth; your willingness to discard every
disproved theory, however honored by
tradition, while you jealously conserve
every grain of the past.
While the scientific Investigator, as
a rule, receives meager material rewards
in return for his services to mankind, all
progress, both material and intellectual,
has been primarily due to his labors.
Without the leadership of inquisitive,
investigating and indomitable minds, we
should not have advanced far beyond the
standards of the cave man.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
NAGGING THE FERA
Eft. Myers News-Press)

Because of the badgerng the relief organiza-
ton has suffered at the hands of agtators the
FERk threatens to pail out of Hillsborough coun-
ty. The attitude Of the administrators is that the
government is doing a favor by offering measure
of relief and that if any community does not want
it there plenty OF Others that do.
That sort of puts it up to the kiekers They
take it leave it. No is forced to accept
it. Action is purely voluntary Relief such as
it is and as much as there is of it, is there For
those who need it. To nag continuously at the
manner OF its bestowal smacks of looking gift
horse in the mouth.
Relief is being administered in Tampa, Fort
Myers and elsewhere throughout the country in
accordance with certain rules and regulations
worked out by competent authorities as the best
for all concerned. In the application of these
rules human frailties are encountered In the
relief organization there has no doubt been some
incompetency but there is evidence that it has
been tolerated that violation of uniform rules
has been permitted The supervision is so close
and efficient that subofdinates who are lacking
in qualifications are much more likely to be
caught by their superiors than by other observers
Most complaints, it has been discovered, are
founded rumors and misunderstanding. Some
body tells somebody that so-and-so had a drag and
got $40 last week. 1t usually turns out that it
wasn't so-and-so but another family by that name
and it wasn't $40 but SO and it wasn't last week
but last month. However the truth never catches
up with the falsehood. There's no excitement in
telling the 50 story. It's only the $50 tale that
gets circulation.
The FERA is not perfect and does not pre-
tend to be. No agency operated by human hands
DC. But the relief administration, by and
large, is probably as we'll managed any other
public enterprise. That seems to be the usual
opinion Of unprejudced investigators who go into
it Thoroughly az did the recent Fort Myers com
mttee.
This relief business traces directly to Presi-
dent Roosevelt. He named Harry Hopkins to
handle it for him. Mr.. Hopkins must have been
capable in the first place he would not have
been chosen and ne must be doing satisfactory
job the president wouldn't keep him. To sue-
eeed it IS necessary Tor Mr. Hopkins to know what
his subordinates are doing and be sure they
doing right Otherwise he's out--in' disgrace. So
it rs all down the line to the last clerk in the Fort
Myers office. They can't be wrong for long.
Somebody has to make the rules and decisions.
The duty has been assigned by proper authority
to the federal emergency relief administration.
That organization appears to be doing the best
It can with difficult task. 1t is probably doing
better than some might do who think they could
improve it, At any rate it is better than nothing
and when trouble makers chase it away they
doing 4 serious injury to their community.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A trough Of low pressure -.
tends from a disturbance Over -
Lake Superior region. Duluss.
Mimi. 29.74 inches. southwark e
the upper Rio Grande Valley;
while pressare i moderateiV -
throughout most sections eat 81
the Mississippi Valley Washiua
ton. ID. C.. sofa inches Scatter.
ed showers have occurred inef
yesterday morning in ere uu1eF
and middle MississippI Valley ean-
trial Plains States. North Caraiaa.
eastern Texas. and extreme sauft
ern and northwestern Flurida. bai
they were generally lEht exeeHi
az Pensacola. Fla. where $50 -
ches fell. Temperature have faI
len in the North and Middle Aflaa.
tie States. and reading are fH FL
II degrees below normal IN thesf
sections and in the Lake Fee.au
this morning; while Ia most atAFf
districts east 81 the Rockies tess.
peratures are seasunalhe taa
maximum temperature Of COS e.
grees al Key West yesterday eas
the highest 81 the summer
G.. s. KENNEDY.
Official n Chafea
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

ia emphasizing the Latin atmosphere
locally. we must not forget another at
tractlve element-the portion of Key West
folk originally from the Bahamas and
Familiarity known as "COnchs.' Interest is
Just a. much with them in their character
simplicity. fishing knowledge, and GUS
toms such as the famous dish ''grits and
rrtnts." as with the charm of the Latins.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

The cafes, night clubs and smart
afelicrs once had a classy clientele known
an Cuban spenders." They were the
,.iyes. sons and daughters of the rich sugar
apd coffee planters and nothing was too
..uensiye. Jewelry merchants found them
t..st.r customers. Of course, for the ma
joritv. fortune has vanished. The old re-
gime Cuban aristocracy now lives mostly
q. t.rawnatone boarding houses in the West
sl.s-tbe sort where paying guests
r., on stoops at night. And look far
swav-O. O. Mcintyre
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

cloudy tonight and Wednesday
gentle variable winds.
Florida: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday,.
jacksonville to Florida Straits:
Moderate southwest winds over
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Some idea of what Florida may eX-
psct in the way Of desirable new citizens
Is indicated by analysis of those registering
a thc Florida Booth in Chicago giviHG
their names and addresses and stating
what most interests them in Florida. Some
are interested most in fishing, hunting,
farming, fruit growing and beaches, tut
thsmsauds are stating as their greatest in
fere.t "A Home i'm Florida"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
TODAY'S WEATHER

north portion and gentle sauthsle
winds over south portiau ana
weather partly avercast funirlf
and Wednesday
East Gulf: Gentle Taria
winds.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
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Today In History

1621--A cargo of manageable
ladies, consisting of IL maids and
one widow, consigned at London
to the Colony of Virginia, to he
sold for tobacco. at the rate of 120
pounds of the best leaf for each.
1856-Historic Charter oak at
Hartford, Conn, blown down; a
drge was played at noon and
bells tOlled at shutdown.
1858-First of the historic Lin
coln-Douglass debates began at
Ottawa, III.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Maybe groundless. but the whisper is
passing around Washington that some
thing new and big is to be announced by
the administration with President Roose-
welt back at his desk. The whisperers say
Il Is 20 be as startling as the AAA, the
rWA aud. perhaps, the NRA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Mr. Ford thinks Americas fighting
spirit Is asleep. That's what happens
when rugged individualism is outlawed.
After a while we will become an anaemic,
hsiless and dispirited people and then a
Stronger people will come along and wake
us.up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

The November election is in the
near future and books for regis-
terlng voters have been opened
since August 4. but Supervisor Of
Registration Joseph Roberts has
yet to record a single voter. 1t is
generally conceded that since the
county office positions are quite
we'll assured. voters have little in.
terest in the election. However. the
registration books will be closed
Oct. 10.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Incidentally. still listening to the
whisperers. il is said that Messrs. Wallace,
TaTwell and Miss Perkins do not know
exactly what is coming but that Professor
Motley. General Johnson and Donald Rich
berg do That trio sprung the NRA.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

A preacher in GoldsbOro, N. c., has
been kidnapped and held for $4,000 ram
som. Imagine getting such sum from a
preacher Almost as easy as getting
hl0od out of the proverbial turnip, but un-
dcf-the circumstance the compliment is
probably not appreciated by the evan
ueiist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

We have in this world socialism, COM
munism. fascism. sovietism, and look who's
here-Stateism, benign system whose OBJ
iect Is 20 push all men Into the soft bosom
of the State"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Depression war-Paraguay and BO-
livia have preserved the highest standards
Of civilized slaughter with minimum of
money and little publicity.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

japan was the oHlv naa.
goiterous country faund n a Fe-
cent worldwide study 81 the -
currence Of this disease.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Todays best: How much whiskey
can a Scotchman drink? asks subscriber.
Newark Advocate, Any given quantity.
buffalo CourieF-Express. Attested.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Claude Grahame- White, pioneer
English aviator and aeronautical
engineer, born 50 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Harvey C. Couch of Arkansas,
member of the Reconstruction FL
nance Corporation, born at Cal
houn. Ark, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
TOday's Birthdays

Maj. Gen. James f. Fechet. re-
tired Chief of Army Air Corps,
born at FIT. Ringgold, Tex. 81
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Personals: Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
A. Carey left for a visit in Tampa.
Miss Ruby Marucci, sister of J. G..
Marucci of this city, arrived from
Connecticut. Robert Kyle. con
nected with the F. f. c. at Pigeon
Key, arrived in the city with his
family. Arthur Mulberg, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mulberg,
came in over the East Coast from
a trip to Okeechobee. Mrs. l.. A.
Williams and children, Louise and
Ella, returned to the Island City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Merchants Of the city have pur-
chased sixteen million votes in the
San Carlos Queen contest. 1t was
the original intention of these
connected with the contest to is
sue eighteen million votes, but
feeling that the merchants have
literally supported the campaign
thus far. the remaining two mil
lion votes will be kept and sold at
the Cuban Club on Labor Day.
The price will be twenty-five
cents for 10000. Only ten mil
lion votes have been cast so far,
showing that six million are being
held back by the contestants. A
. last minute shower of votes is ex-
pected by next Monday. the final
day for voting.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

The DeMolays entertained with
watermelon party on South
Beach last night. The large search
light on the Athletic Club porch
was played on the waters of the
Atlantic Ocean. and the crowd en-
joyed night swimming. Dancing in
the hall inside also provided enter
tainment for the evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

The Citizen reads that food served to
actors on the stage is really fit to eat. Some
restaurants might get an idea here.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Editorial comment: 1t is said
that silence is golden. Sometimes
it is diplomacy. Oftentimes Just
downright ignorance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

"Thursday Evening" and "a
Quilting Bee" plays produced
last night under auspices of the
Woman's Club for benefit Of the
public library, we're grand success
SEES. The first was directed by
Miss Ileen Williams.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

tienal convention to be held in
Michigan City. Indiana, Sept. 7,
&. Q and 10.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Capt. George T. Rice. U. S. A..
will represent Camp McCalla,
Spanish War Veterans, at the ma
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
WEATHER FORECAST

(Till 8 p. M, Wednesday,
Kew West and Vicinity: Partly
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

There is a great clearing sale
at the Partisan Shop, opposite
Oversee Hotel, starting Friday
morning as announced in a three
quarter page advertisement.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Governor George White of
Ohio, born at Elmira. N. Y, 90
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Subscribe for The Citizen,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

The Chamber of Commerce has
been criticised for it's apparent
endorse ment of the embargo on
aVocadoes from Cuba, since the
public knows of no steps it has
taken against the measure. Any
one who thinks this is invited to
come down to the chambers Of
flee, look through the files, and
see the large number Of letters
that have been sent asking the en-
barge be removed. The impress
sion was received here last year
that the embargo would not be put
into effect on Nov. l and that it
was deferred indefinitely. A short
time after that impression was
created the horticultural board
held a meeting. asking no Key
West representative, and praetic-
ally put the matter over by itself.
This is the reason why the cham
Der hadn't been even more Wig
oFous in opposition before the
embargo was laid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Lloyd Il. Smith Of Milwaukee,
manufacturer, born in Chicago, 81
years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

A quarter of million stickers
bearing the words, Meet me in
Key West. Oct. 8 to II, San CAY
los International Celebration" are
being printed by the Artman
Press. Within day or two
committee will inform residents
where to obtain the stickers.
Everyone is requested to mail not
a single thing without one of these
stickers pasted on. They will be
given to residents free of charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

DR.. Donald j. COwling, presi-
dent Of Carleton College, North
field, Mimi, for 25 years, born in
England, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Barometer at 8 a. m, today:
Sea level, 30.03.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

DR.. Arthur 7. Mccormack Of
Louisville, Ky, noted physician,
born in Nelson Co., KY, 81 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-21

Gen. John f. Organ. New York
City's police commissioner. born
in New York, 60 years ago.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Gypsy Dancer Is
Shoreham Star

A star from the Follies Bergeres
of Paris, is the attraction pre-
sented this week at the Shoreham
Hotel dinner dances. This is per
haps the first time a member Of
that famous organization has
ever made a personal appearance
in Washington.
Her name is Gypsy Rhoumaje
and her dancing is entirely diff
ferent from anything offered in
Washington in the past. She does
interpretative and operatic dance
numbers.
Jack and Betty Willing, a com
edy team which was featured with
Harry Richmond in the Zeigfeld
Follies, are presenting one Of
their humorous skits. They have
been headlined for many seasons.
Alma and Roland, two modern
dancers from the Will Oakland
Club, are offering their latest
steps for the approval of the din.
ner guests.
La Chappelle and Lockwell, who
are billed as "two good skates" /"
have a novel skating act. The
regular dance music by the Shore
ham Hotel Orchestra directed by
Barnee continues.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
At the Shoreham

Comdr. and Mrs. Frank Loftin
are giving a large dinner party
at the Shoreham tonight. Lieut..
and Mrs. A. A. Kessler, of the
Air Corps, entertained last night.
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose was
also hostess at a large gathering
and will be again tonight. Comdr.
and Mrs. John V. McAlpin and
Judge and Mrs. Amos L. Beatty
were others who entertained re-
Gently.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Celebrities
Visit Lounge
Of NayAower

With the D. A. RS in full re-
treat, the Mayflower Lounge has
settled back to occupy its unique
niche in the dine and dance firma-
ment.
From luncheon on when the harp
music starts until l a. m. or there
abouts when the last notes of Sid
ney's orchestra Of many violins
are heard, Washington's own May
fair congregates in this classic
setting. Evening dancing is be-
coming as popular as the always
rushed cocktail hour.
This is not the place for the
stay-out-lates. It Is q room, how
ever, created on q lavish scale with
chairs really made for comfortable
sitting. Then there are lounges
and occasional tables galore re-
gardless of where you want to put
down your drink.
Buddy Harmon is the vocalist
of Sidney's group of musicians who
play loud enough for the dancers
but quiet enough for those who de
not dance. Among those glimpsec
during the current week were Sig
mund Romberg, Helen Charleston
Mrs. Ken Clark, Col. u. s. Grant
Sd, Baron and Baroness Won Red
Itch, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Storm
Francis M. Stephenson, and
Johnny" dininutive living trade
mark of q nationally advertised
cigarette whom you hear on the
radio very frequently.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21

Mr.. Phillip Jones and Mr.. George
Gunderson were among the Wash
ington guests in the party.
Brass buttons and snappy uni
forms always did have a way with
the ladies, and yesterday was no
exception when the diminutive
cigarette page of radio fame en-
tered the room to the tune of
John Slaughter's orchestra play
ing Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Viennese Sinse'
Is HeadIiner
at Troika

A new type of entertainment
presented in a most delightful at
mosphere is being offered at the
Russian Troika this week.
Featuring versatile little Elsa
Lang, better known as "the dar.
ling of Vienna" the new revue
confirms Markoff's originality
and genius as a creator of enter
tainment that's different.
Miss Lang, charming lyric So
prano, sings songs in several diff
ferent languages as well as some
Of the more popular American
numbers.
Always a favorite with the
debutantes, Serge Abagoff, whirl-
wind Caucasian dancer, is seen in
several original creations, typical
of the fast moving numbers ex-
pected from him. Because Of the
many requests received Of late,
Abagoff has renewed his sensa-
sational dagger dance.
The Washington times., 1934-04-21
Singer Featured
at Lotus

The Lotus Restaurant, Four
teenth Street and New York Ave.
nue., this week announces an.
other of it's bigger and better
shows" with Winifred Greenough,
singer of popular songs and bal.
lads, the featured artistic.
The Cochran Sisters offer some
thing a little out of the ordinary
in dance routines, and Janis
Thompson, the di1ninutive aero
batic dancer scored so decisively
last week that there was nothing
to do but hold h over.
The popular "Carioca" is being
executed with sinuous grace by
Vincent and Norma. and Bill
Strickland's Orchestra is increas-
ing in favor with dance music and
Specialties.