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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13
THE ENNEL
MURDER CASE
BY s. S. VAN DINE

nothing to take hold of. All the ordi-
nary avenues of investigation are
closed. Heaven knows there are
enough people who might have done
it-and there are enough motives for
dozen murders"
"Sad f. sad," sighed Vance. "My
heart bleeds for you, don't " know.
Still, there's some simple explanation.
It's deucedly complicated puzzle-a
cryptogram with apparently mean
ingless words. But once we have the
key letter, the rest of it will fall into
place. And the key letter may be the
Scottie. Pm hopin' for the best. You
might confide in me the exact condi-
ton of the Coe homicide tonight"
"There's little to confide," Mark
ham told him acerbitously. 'Heath
has done the usual things and gone
home. However, he's left two men on
guard, one in the street and one at
the rear of the house. Grassi has re-
manned in his room all day-Heath's
last report to me was that the gentle
man had gone to bed. The lock on his
door, by the way, has been fixed; so
he'll probably live the night through.
Miss Lake came in just as the ser
geant was going. .. BY the way,
she took the news of Grassi's stab
bling rather hard"
Vance looked up quickly.
81 say, that's most interestin'."
"The Chinaman did not leave the
house," Markham continued, "and
told Heath he preferred to remain
until the guilty person had been
brought to justice"
"I do hope he hasn't too long to
watt" Vance sighed. "But it's just as
we'll if LANG stays with us. feel
that he's going to be most helpful to
us anon. &. And you, Markham, old
dear; what have you been doing?
Milk Investigations, suppose-and
committees of eminent citizens who
wish to uplift the drama-and inter-
views with aldermen"
"That's about ALL" Markham con-
fessed. "What would you have sug-
gested? ?"
"Really, Markham, I hadn't sug-
gestion today" Vance leaned back in
his chair. "But tomorrow"
"You're so so helpful and satisfy
ing" Markham snapped.
(TO Be COntinued)
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

Tiki Roberts. On the night of his
assassination he was slain in his
bed &c he la in drunken sleep-he
had been first at a party with his
8. = err, ad been to the
'"rtE!cnt maintained by Xxi Rob-
erts.
The inevitable tragedy that shad-
ows such outlaws persisted after
Diamonds death. Months later his
widow, whose loyalty to him in the
face of his acknowledged infidelity
was often commented upon, was MUIR
dered in Brooklyn.
Kiki Roberts sought to make liv-
ing in burlesque, but because of the
Legs Diamond connection, which was
emphasized in her billing, theater
managers were discou-p ged by au-
thorities from booking her. Under a
new name she has since endeavored
to follow stage career, with varying
success.
1t is suspected that Homer Van
Meter, like his gang chief, Dillinger,
had his Delilah, for police slew him
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13
MOTHER AND SON HANGED
FOR DELAWARE MURDER

A gray-haired grandmother and
her son were hanged on the barren
gallows in Sussex prison yard be-
cause they murdered her brother for
a few hundred dollars of his insur-
ance policy.
Tigh-lipped and dry-eyed, Mrs.
May H. Carey, IS, and Howard Carey,
II, walked unassisted up the Is steps
to the scaffold just after daybreak.
Two hours later they wer buried in a
rural cemetery in nearby frankfort
with six state troopers as their pail
bearers.
Owls still screeched through the
fog over the 20 foot shed built about
the scaffold so none but official
jurors could see as Mrs. Carey was
led from her cell.
Just before the black hood was ad-
justed she addressed the witnesses,
half defiantly; "My way is clear. 1
have nothing else to say"
A few minutes later she plunged
through the trap and was pronounced
dead. Guards quickly removed the
body and the son, nfaltering but pale,
was led to his death.
Gentlemen" he said TREMENDOUSLY
as he was placed upon the trap,
"What l did was against my will. I
am sure any one in my place would
have done the same. / hope to see my
three little ones on the other side"
Without mentioning his wife, Myra,
the condemned man broke into a
prayer cut short by the fall Of the
trap.
Mother and son were arrested and
convicted more than seven years after
Robert itchens, her brother, was
found slain in his home at Omar. The
woman acknowledged responsibility
at the trial. Howard insisted she fore
ed him into it. James, a younger
brother, got a life sentence.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13
SAYS CAROLINA TO START
SPENDING HIGHWAY FUNDS

Raleigh.-Capus M.Waynick, chair
man of the highway and public
works commission, said the state
would start using the $9,544,131 it
has been allotted from the federal
works fund for highway construction
and grade crossing elimination as
soon as projects can be let to contrac-
tors. The chairman said probably
none of the money would be expended
however, before July 1.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

Victor Moore, now starring in
Broadway's biggest musical
hit, "Anything Goes, says: 80
bought my new Dodge because
Of its striking looks and was
delighted to find that It gave me
amazing gas and oil economy"
And Mrs. Gertrude Regal,
1858 Decatur Ave., Bedford
Parkway, N. Y, N. Y, says:
i've got plenty of friends who
own small cars, but none of
them save money the way my
new Dodge does. I get from 8
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

to S more miles per gallon of
gas than they do, and my oil
costs are as much as 20% less"
Wherever you 60, the story
is the same. Owners are sim
ply amazed at Dodge economy.
And yet that's only one of
its advantages. You, too, can
enjoy the extra roominess, COM
fortand luxuryofthis big, sturdy
Dodge-for a trif1ing few dollars
more than the lowest-priced
cars. List price now only $645
and up at factory, Detroit.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

A church is the only building left
in hte once thriving town of Buford's
Bridge, S. C.. The town was burned by
Sherman during the War Between
the States.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

Brig. Gen. James Il. CLANCY, who is
considered one of Uncle Sans besl
makers Of aces" is now at San An.
tonic in command Of Randolph field
the air corps training center. This
field has become known as the West
Point of the air.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-06-13

Tn. newspapers of North and South Carolina
have donated the space for this and series
Of advertisements which will appear for the
purpose Of bringing facts about the Caro'inas
before their people. that they may DO better
informed a. to the resources, histozy and
industrial importance Of the CArolinas, and
that they may know how they can assist
in the broad movement to advertise to the
world the advantages Of THE favored sscsion.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Comedy
For Met

Personal Maids Secret" new
Warner Brothers comedy drama,
opens Friday at the Metropolitan
Theater, with Margaret Lindsay,
Warren Hull, Anita Louise and
Ruth Donnelly in the leading
roles.
The picture, based on a story
by Lillian Day which appeared in
a popular weekly magazine, is a
novel tale Of an ambitious family
who are influenced by the maid
they engage, an energetic en-
ploye who makes it her business
to find them the right contacts" :"
Under her influence, their bust
ness and social success is imme-
diate.
Warren Hull, famous on the mu.
sical comedy stage and radio, is
the husband, while Margaret
Lindsay plays the wife. Ruth Don
nelly has one of her best comedy
characterizations as the maid.
Anita Louise and Frank Albert
son have the romantic roles, and
Arthur Treacher presents another
one of his supercillious butler
parts. Henry O'Neill, Ronny
Crosby, Florence Fair and many
others appear in the supporting
cast. Arthur G. Collins directed,
The Metropolitan's special
group of short subjects, including
complete coverage of world news
events, round out the program.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Variety Plans
For BanQuet

With the second annual Variety
Club dinner dance ready to take
place Saturday night at the viii.
lard, Harry Somerville, general
chairman, announced yesterday
that every arrangement had been
completed, virtually all tickets
had been sold, and that the open
ing guns of the affair would be
sounded at $50 with the guests
being seated at 7:30. Those de-
string the few remaining tickets
can obtain them from Joe Nor
gan at the Arcade Building, Four
teenth st. and Park Rd. N. w.
Gene Ford, chairman Of the
entertainment committee, has re-
turned from New York and an
nounces that a tentative list Of
those stars Of the stage, screen
and radio who will entertain has
been drawn up.
Smiling Ed Lowry, who Is ap-
peafing at the Fox that week will
act as master of ceremonies and
will introduce the following
artists from the Earle. Fox, Loew's
Century and Hippodrome in Balti-
more and from the Howard in this
city: Three K Sisters, FL Brendel,
Norman Prescott, AL Norman,
David Bines Girls, Eleanor Rey-
noldS skaters, Three Slate
Brothers, June Carr. Cherry and
June Preisser, Lou Duthers with
Joan and Jean, Allen and Kent
Foursome, Libenati Trio, Proctor
and Merit, Edgar Bergen, the Bub-
BILE Girl, Chic Webb and His Orch
estra and the Four Ink Spots.
Direction Of the orchestra for
the entertainment will be divided
between Fred Clarke, of the Earle;
George Wild, of Loew's Century,
and Phil Lampkin. of the Fox.
In addition, local entertainment
will be presented during the din
ner. This program will consist
of the Uptowners Quartet, COM
posed of H. w. Buckingham. Ben
ThomaSSon, Paul Fox and Horace
Strickland; Miss Marjorie King,
Bert Granoff, Miss LaNelle Avery,
Talbot Haslett and Evelyn Tyner
and in addition the full revues of
the Shoreham Hotel and the
Lotus.
The orchestra for dancing will
be under the personal supervision
Of Pete MaciaS.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Freed Is Star
At Gayety

"Tre Record Breakers" opening
a weeks engagement at Col. James
Lakes Gayety yesterday, present
a show that is outstanding from
the standpoint of staging and
musical arrangement. The produc.
tion has other claims to merit, but
the pretentious dress given it by
Colonel Lake enhances its many
fine qualities.
And another thing about this
show that justifies its name is
comical Joe Freed. Mr.. Freed,
evidently with an inquiring and
busy brain hands out a line of
original comedy that is wonder
and joy. ConSpiring with Mr..
Freed to help end your worries are
some rather talented and clever
fellows-Danny Lewis, Sid Stone
and Brownie Sick.
Ranking equally with the come
OldAAo III CdLI SLLS GIIC DuA uCIA VI
entertainment, however, is the
feminine contingent. Here we
find a group of lovely women.
"Toots" Brawner, brunette: June
White, petite blonde, and June
Rhodes, blues singer, are worthy
of individual praise as is Alva
Bradley, piquant soubrette.
Kane and Harris stage several
dance numbers; their offerings be-
ing as varied as they are delight
full.
Johnny Costa does some vocal
work that is outstanding.
The chorus shows the result of
some rigorous training. Rarely is
a group of girls seen with such a
sense of rhythm. Not only this,
but their routines display an
originality and novelty that is re-
freShing.
All in all a whale of a good
show. Don't miss it.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
ICOVer HOIl yWOOd

genial and generous: The films
had been cruel, and would have
none of him. 1t was a very sad
story for seven years, until some
one got hold of him. rechristened
him Richard Arlen, and like
others who changed their names
and grew celebrated overnight of
whom I have told youse, SO did he.
One star successfully defied a
studio, was ruled off the screen
for whole year, and regained and
kept his position and popularity
when he returned. That was Ru-
dolph Valentino. Paramount made
a face at him, threw him out and
kept him out for IL whole months,
and when he returned he was as
great as ever. That was the year
he toured. dancing with his ex-
wife, Winifred O'Shaunessy Hlld-
nut Natacha Rambova Valentino.
GS that long enough for you?)
Purely personal. New that "Ro-
meo and Juliet" is about to go be-
fore the camera, the literati has
brought up that age-old discussion
did Shakespeare 90 his own
writing or was it Francis Bacon
writing under a pseudo name?
Shakespeare was reputed to be an
uneducated, untravcled gentleman
while Bacon was just the opposite,
and spent a great deal of his time
in Italy (the setting of Romeo
and Juliet'D so possibly the mis-
placed credit may have more
weight than one has been led 20
think.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
MOVIE
CLOCK

BELASCO-Evelyn Laye in
"Evensong," 1905, 2:01, 4:O6'
6:03. 8:06, 10:11 p. m.
EARLE-Gary Cooper. Ann Hard
ing in Peter Ibbetson," 10 a.
M. 1920, 2:5O, Sis. 7:4O
1o:05 p. m.
Stage-11:40 a. M, 2:05, 4:30
1855, 900 p. m.
METROPOLITAN Cary Grant,
Gertrude Michael in Last Out
post" 11:40 a. m, 1:40. $40,
$40, 7:40 and 9:40 p. m.
FOX-Carole Lombard in Hands
Across the Table" at 10:45,
1925, 4:20, 7:15 and 10 p. m.
Stage shows at 1925, 3:20,
Sis and 9 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Alice Faye, Bebe
Daniels in Music Is Magic" !"
1855 a. M, LAS, $3.50, $40,
7:50 and 9:55 p. m. Stage
$3.50, 7:25 and 9:34 p. m.
RKO-KEITH'S - Madge Evans.
Richard Dix in Transatlantic
Tunnel" 11:15 a. M, 1:20, 1925,
$3.50, 7:35 and 9:40 p. m.
PALACE-Clark Gable, Charles
Laughton in "Mutiny On the
Boundry." 11:10 a. M, las
AIS, 6:45, $50 p. m.
LTTTLE-Lou AyreS in "All Quiet
On the Western Front" 11:1O
q. M, 1:45, AIS, 6:45, $50 p. m.
HOWARD-"The Case of the
Lucky Legs" 1890, 3:15, 5:55,
9:15 p. m. Stage-Tiny Brad
shaw and his orchestra, 2, 430,
7:15 and 10:15 p. m.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18

sketch Book" Coming
Charlie Bochert of Earl Carrots
office drops a line that we NAV
expect him soon ahead of Sketch
Book" The show closes in New
York after a six months run in
mid December. Jack Dempsey
made only one appearance at
Keith's Saturday thus disappoint-
ing 1000 or more who expected
him to keep to his advertised
schedule. There is nothing the
boxing commission can do about
this, or Mr.. Hardie Meakin either,
but ManaSsa Jack who talks about
character building by eating
candy could also include keeping
faith with the public. u. Philadel-
phia went to the movies yester-
day. For the theaters were opened
for Sabbath customers for the
first time in accordance with the
recent referendum sanctioning
Sunday shows. The ,Dionne e
quintupletS will get $4,000 of
Twentieth Century-Fox money for
their brief appearance in 1.-The
Country Doctor" in which
Medico DeFoe, who brought them
into the world. will also appear.
Another Of Daryl Zanuck's ideas
about keeping up with the head
lines.
Ginger "In Person"
Is Ginger Rogers strong enough
to carry a picture alone, or with
out Fred Astaire? Radio thinks
she is, after her hit in Top Hat"
and Roberta" So she comes
along with a picture called In
Person." and not in person. I
think the title is a little mislead-
ing, but after changing it to
''Tamed," they decided again to
change it right back. But, fair
warning, don't go expecting Gin
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
By LLOYD PANTAGES
Copyright. 1888. by Kings Features
Syndicate.


HOLLYWOOD, Nov. l8.-Speak-
ing of falling, Polly Moran, in the
olden days when she used to
cavort as Sheriff Nell in comedies,
invariably and inevitably had to
jump or fall off Castle Rock down
where Thelma Todd now has her
cafe at the beach. They seemed
to think she wasn't funny at all un-
less she did, and as result, she
broke every bone in her body, jaw,
teeth, and other equipment. This
finally tired her somewhat, and
she was glad when they changed
her type. They wouldn't use
doubles because the pictures were
too inexpensive. Mable Normand
also was cast off that same rock.
Speaking of money, when
MGM saw how much Ben Hur
was going to cost them, they tried
to cancel all, but their contracts
wouldn't let them. Despite the
fact that picture almost demol-
ished their Golfers, costing some
four million dollars, it was only
two years before it had earned it
all back, and since that time has
now made more than eight mil
lions altogether. Making it the
most successful picture of all time.
And then the delightful case OF
the Warner Brothers employees,
who, when the Brthren Warmers
found the going rather tough, had
to take stock in the new talking
pictures the brethren were about
to emit. They were all pretty
angry about it for quite a while,
until the jazz singer came out
with AL Jolson, made five million
dollars, and they all woke up sud
denly to the fact that they were
rich.
There was the gay young blade
of Minneapolis, by name, Ernest
van Mattimore, who came out
here quite rich, with expensive
phaetonS and whatnot, and he
was eaten out of house, home, and
bank account by his loving friends
on account of he was entirely too
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
'Evensong,' With Evelyn Laye,
Fills BeIasco With Music

After witnessing her perform.
ance in the British-made Even
song" the Belasco's new attrac-
ton, one has a feeling of re-
gret that the English Evelyn
Laye did not get a better break
in Hollywood.
This stunning and stately
blonde. whose claim to fame has
been confined to the fields OF
operetta and musical comedy vo-
calizing, surprises all comers by
her fine rendition of grand
opera ariaS.
She skips from La Boheme"
to La Traviata" tunes with the
greatest of ease and leaves one
with the impression that if Grace
Moore and one or two other
opera canaries hadn't beat her
to it Miss Laye and her "Even-
song" vehicle might have been
something Of a sensation.
Grand Opera Star
Even so. there is no doubt Of
this pictures being worthy Of
more truthful ballyhoo by its
local sponsors. There was no
advance mention of its grand
music. played and sung in a
manner certainly not to be
ashamed of. Spectators should
have been warned beforehand of
the glorious melodies they were
to hear-rather than to expect
a sensational love tale which
they didn't see.
The story is really quite a thin
frame for so pretty a picture. 1t
serves its purpose, though, in al
lowing Miss Laye an opportunity
to do some interesting acting.
some magnificent posturing and
some beautiful singing.
She is a grand opera star who
sacrifices love for her career;
who grows old and sees her fame
being wrestled from her by a
younger prima-donna: who re-
fuses to admit defeat and re-
jects the offer Of marriage made
by the lover of her youthful days,
thinking he has returned to her
because of his pity. She dies
listening to a phonograph re-
cording of her once glorious
voice and clutching in deSpera-
ton the gilded crown she was
rendered 20 years before as
Queen of Song" At the same
time the singing Of her young
successor at the opera can be
heard floating through the dress
ing-room door. A most effective
climax.
Full of Good Music
This production should go over
big with music lovers. They will
hear. in addition to the operate
selections previously noted,
Santa Lucia" Home in Ira
lee" and a beautiful theme song
which, although it suffers from
repetition when first introduced,
is well worth hearing.
There is some overactlng and
faulty recording. There is a
lack of profoundness about the
entire story. But these and
other flaws are all offset by en-
trancing music and the admir-
able histrionics and singing OF
beautiful Evelyn Laye who oc-
casionally suffers from poor pho
Biography.
Supporting roles are for the
most part we'll handled by for
eign players whose names are be-
coming more familiar. Some OF
them are Fritz Kortner. Emlyn
Williams, Alace Delysia and Con-
Shita Supervia.
Auxiliary subjects are a Pathe
News celebrating their twenty
fifth anniversary of public Serv-
ice, a cartoon, travelogue and a
musical short which causes
giggles in the wrong places.
M. B.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
SOME AMUSEMENT GLEANINGS
Ginger Rogers Goes 1t Alone
In In Person Which Is
Next One at Keith's
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

Monday roundup of loose items Cherry and June Presser
who the Earle Friday going into the New Megfeld
Foies The Dixie cutups were the last And if Lee
Shubert keeps his of the Fos tunngup weeks will
be at the National Young Bill Brady walked out of George
Whites Scandals Didn't like the way he was spotted.
Baritone Brady began his stage the Fox anniversary
stage bill year ago. Since then he has made quite New York
hit singing at Leon and Eddes Lawrence Tbbe gave the
Earle low record Proving nothing except that the movie
crowds would rather have movie stars rather than opera
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Fought for Living

Carl Brisson, starring in Ship
Cafe" formerly was the middle
weight boxing champion of north
Europe.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18

LEADING WAsHINcToNs GREATEST PARADE
OF ENTERTAINMENT ON STAGE s SCREEN
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Crosbv Horses Train

Although he is busy working in
Anything Goes" Bing Crosby
occasionally finds time to visit
his string of is thoroughbred
race horses now in training at
Santa Anita,
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
GLADYS NeverDiets

Because singing itself is such
strenuous exercise, Gladys Swarth'
out, the Metropolitan Opera star
in Rose of the Rancho" never
diets. She likes lots of fruits and
vegetables.
The Washington times., 1935-11-18
Has Smooth SAILING

Robert Cummings, featured
player now busy in Millions in
the Air" is the latest recruit to
amateur yachtsmen ranks. Cum,
mings makes periodic coastal trips
in his 20-foot boat, Velaska.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-17
MUNCIE PLANS
YULE FESTIVAL
Mass, Group Singing of
Christmas Song Set for
Tomorrow.

Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. ia ChiSt-
mas Community Festival is to be
staged at the Muncie Field House
tomorrow night. Mrs. j. Cooper
Props is chairman.
Group and mass singing of carols
and cantatas is expected to attract
thousands.
William Boyd, Indianapolis, at the
console of Hammond pipeless Or
gan, is to accompany 1500-piece
chorus. The revolutionary organ
one of two in Indiana, is to be
furnished by the Pearson Piano Co.,
indianapolis John Pearson Jr
company president, is to supervise
installation and operation.
The program is to open at BIS
when the Ball State College choir
Of 43 voices is to lead a professional
around the auditorium. Each sing
er in the group, directed by Prof
Claude E. Pakmer, is to carry an
electric candle. They will be &C
companied by the organ.
The choir then is to Join the
youth and adult groups of 1900
vocalists, who are to present Christ
mas songs. Public school officials
are cooperating with civic and re
ligious organizations in presenting
the festival
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-17
TONIGHT's BEST SELECTIONS

The Jumbo" chorus of 30 male voices
which has come in for more than q. little
of the praise accorded the fire chief pro-
gram. is to carry most of the musical
parts of the broadcast over WIRE and the
NBC tonight at $50 Donald Novis and
Gloria Grafton and the 32-piece orchestra
will provide the other numbers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-17
RICHMOND ASKS new
RADIO STATION BIDS
Three Estimates Rejected
for Being Too High.
Times Special

Times Special
RICHMOND, Ind, Dec. 17.-New
bids on equipment for the Richmond
police radio station are to be re-
ceived by the Works Board Dec. q,
Mayor Joseph Waterman an
nounced today. The board rejected
three bids last week because all ex-
ceeded estimates.
Installation of the equipment, for
which the City Council allowed
$4,000. is to provide a hook-up with
the Mid West police radio system.
the mayor disclosed. In addition 10
connection with the Indiana State
Police unit at Indianapolis. the sta
ton is to be linked with the Ohio
State Police system at Columbus and
Dayton.
While a transmitter is the prin-
cipal item to be purchased. the
board also is authorized to buy con-
siderable extra equipment