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Evening star., 1935-11-23
GAINS REPORTED
ON WEST COAST
San Francisco Private
Building Employment In
CreaSeS rs Per Cent.
Special Dispatch to The Scar.

Special Dispatch to The Scar.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calf, November
22-Private employment in building
trades In San Francisco increased 70
per cent during the past six months,
according to a survey just completed
by the Industrial Association of San
Francisco and submitted to the Fed
eral Housing Administration Associate
Director Jay Keegan.
The month of October 1885," Kee-
gan stated, broke five-year record
with more placements OF building
trade workers than any month since
1890. This is extremely gratifying in
view of the fact that these figures in
elude auly private construction and do
pot inNude workers on the Oakland or
Golden Gate Bridges, tSate-owned
water front, w. P. A. or P. w. A. pro-
1ects.
While employment in public con-
struction decreased 13 per cent dur
ing the past six months, the number
employed on private projects increased
rs per cent. These figures are au-
thentic and we're developed in a sur
yey just completed by Albert E. Boyn-
ton. managing director of the Indus
trial Association of San Francisco"
Commenting on the survey, Boyn-
ton said:
Continued increase of private
building brings San Francisco face to
face with shortage of building trades
mechanics; in fact, we are on the verge
of it and even now it is difficult to re-
eruit adequate help in a number of
building trades crafts"
Keegan commented: THAT this
does not represent a squirt or tenn
porary boom is apparent from the fact
that employment in building trades
here is showing a steady, substantial
Increase"
Evening star., 1935-11-23

poses on its ability to pay, the
Florida Supreme Court recently an
nounced ruling upholding the Cir
cult Court, Hillsborough County, in
hotel case. The court had ruled
that in determining cash value Of
real property for taxation items Of
income, location and possibility of
commercial success must be consid-
cred.
In the following 81 States either
specific recognition has been made
in assessment laws or recognition has
been won in court decisions for the
principle that earning ability Of real
Evening star., 1935-11-23
Paints for Concrete.

When painting concrete it is advis-
able to use only those paints which
have been specially prepared for con-
crete. Paints which are not par
ticularly designed for concrete are
liable to peel, scale and discolor, as
the moisture or the salts in the con-
crete react on the paint used. Some
of the specially prepared paints can
be applied while the concrete is wet.
Evening star., 1935-11-23

estate shall be a major factor In
estimating its value for tax purposes.
Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, ILL.,
nois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Massa-
chusetts. Michigan, Minnesota, Me-
braska, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon,
South Dakota, Texas. Utah and
Washington.
Evening star., 1935-11-23
GADSBY'S TAVERN STYLE
: IS REPRODUCED HERE
Building .on First Street North
east Has Facade Modelled
After Alexandria Structure.

A new building, the front Of which
is o reproduction of Gadsby's Tavern
in Alexandria, one of Virginia's most
famous structures, has been complet-
ed at 231 First street northeast by
Boss 6S Phelps, builders.
Gadsby's Tavern was built In 1854,
and was on two occasions headquar-
ters for George Washington prior to
and during the French and Indian
War. When La Fayette paid his last
visit to America In 1924 he was enter
tanned at the old tavern.
The brickwork on the front Of the
building on First street northeast is
laid In Flemish bond with oversize
brick resembling the old, handmade
brick Of the early days. The stone was
cut to resemble the stone in Gadsby's
Tavern.
Evening star., 1935-11-23
New Bath Seat Plan.

Convenient for bathing children or
for foot baths, new shower and bath
tub has built-in seat in one end.
Overall length is 5lz feet; inside width
Is 80 inches.
Evening star., 1935-11-23
Paint Must Be Mixed.

When preparing to do a painting
Job, be sure that your paint is well
mixed. It's a good idea to pour the
paint from one can into another and
back again four or five times.
Evening star., 1935-11-23
ABILITY TO PAY HELD
MAJOR TAX FACTOR
Florida Supreme Court Rules in
Case Involving National
Association Program.

Opening the way for advancement
OF the whole program of the National
Association Of Real Estate Boards
Tor valJing real estate for tax pur-
Evening star., 1935-11-23
Salt in Road Construction.

The experiment is being tried in
Germany Of mixing a quantity of
coarse salt in the material laid upon
the roads.
Evening star., 1935-11-23

Painting as Escape.
Painting offers the most natural
way in the world to escape the drab-
ness of dingy surroundings.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Records Go on
Wilson Line

During the past few weeks, the
Wilson Line has established an
all-time record for passenger traf-
fic on the Potomac River. The
Wilson Line steamer, "City of
Washington" built six years ago,
is one of the newest and finest ex.
curSion boats plying in eastern
waters.
The breezeswept decks are
broad and restful. The steamer
has over 1000 comfortable arm
chairs, which conveniently line
the railings of each deck.
While the mammoth 10000
candlepower Searchlight plays it's
beam on historic Potomac shore
landmarks, there is an air of
romance beneath the Starlit sky
on the top deck. Equal in popu-
larity is the dance deck, where
WaShingtonianS dance amid the
versi-colored lighting arrangement
to the music of Stephen LeSieur
and his popular Wilson Line
orchestra.
On the main deck are located
games, lounges and a restaurant.
The steamer sails daily at 1000
a. m, 200 p. m, $50 p. m. and
$3.50 p. m. Stops are made daily
at Mt. Vernon and at Marshall
Hall Park.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
John B0|es at
Columbia

It is this reviewers contention
that any feature picture pro-
duced by a major studio de-
serves generous consideration and
appraisal. No matter how de-
batable the virtues of the COM
pleted product may be, artistry,
diligent labor and sincerity have
been invested in its manufacture.
It is so easy to render critical
verdict upon the finished result,
but difficult to ponder the skill
and motive that engineered it..
Therefore. in reviewing the new
offering at Loew'S Columbia,
orchids To You," let it be said
that it is the product of a major
studio, Fox Films; that it has
been directed by a worthy direc-
tor, William A. Setter; that it has
been scripted by three reliable
members of the writing craft,
William Hurlbut, Bartlett Cor
mack and Howard Eastabrook
(the latter prepared the scenario
Of David Copperfield"O, and that
every leading player in the cast
has won his or her spurs on
either stage or screen.
Obviously, the finished product
does deserve consideration, but
Notwithstanding all these talented
cooks, the dish is rather taSteless
and quite unimportant. It must
have been the recipe and not the
chefs.
Jean Muir is the owner Of the
thriving florist shop in the Ritz
Plaza Building. Harvey Stephens
is married to Spring Byington,
but Is having an affair with and
sending orchids to Ruthelma
Stevens, who is John BoleS' wife.
OF course, Jean Muir is the real
beneficiary of this ENHANCEMENT
her shop gets all this good
orchid business. But she refuses
to divulge the secret of who is
sending the orchids to whom until
Charles Butterworth drolly spills
the beans, John divorces Ruthelma
and marrieS Jean.
1t is all beautifully photo
graphed, handsomely interior dec
GRATED. Charles Butterworth has
his moments and, needless to say,
they are good ones; John Boles
sings the ever popular "Who Is
Syivia?" and Jean Muir is pretty
and buSiness-like. There are flow
erS in profusion, but, alas, no real
bouquets to be awarded.
NJ a
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Jack Oakie Soon to
Star in Radio Show

Jack Oakie apparently has dedi.
Gated his life to haunting" Bing
Crosby. Oakie recently made
some phonograph records and
surprised himself by getting some
royalty checks. He ran right out
and asked Mack Gordon and
Harry Revel to write him some
more songs.
But not satisfied with entering
the crooner's record field, Oakie
now is going after the radio. I'm
mediately on finishing his next
picture, Parsmount's COLLEGIATE"
with Joe Penner, he will head
East to do "The Show-Off" on
the air. and hopes to persuade
some sponsor to sign him up regu-
Flarly. He even hopes to sing on
the air.
Bing isn't worried much-yet.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Janet Gaynor-Henry Fonda in
Farmer Takes a Wife

"The Farmer Takes a Wife"
and we'll take the farmer!
Loew's Palace is the pleasant
place in which Victor Fleming s
screen-play is showing and a de-
lightful piece it is. We regret only
the necessity for using so many
obvious "sets" when the California
countryside aboundS in gorgeous
scenery.
This is a tale of the Erie Canal,
its people, its loves, its hates.
when the canal boats were the
last word in transportation and
the roar of the trains was just be.
ginning to be menace.
One day there came youth to
to the boats to get job as driver;
he was a boy with a deep-rooted
love for the soil; his only reason
for taking the boat job was to
earn money with which to buy a
farm. Molly, the girl who won
his heart with her first glance,
was a canal girl, born on old Erie
and bred with a passionate loyalty
toward the inland waterway which
was her only front yard" Their
courtShip was a strange and
beautiful one, though each prom
ised to curtail their desires to talk
always of the subject nearest their
hearts, the farm and the canal.
A gentle lad not given to the
roughness of the boatmen, he
fails his sweetheart in his eager
ness to get to his farm, and there
is a little unhappiness before right
conquers might and our hero and
heroine walk across the freshly
plowed fields of home.
Henry Fonda, a very likeable
young actor, has a decided charm
Of manner and is thoroughly ca.
pable; Janet Gaynor, no longer
the little sugar plum of former
days, tries a Spitfire role which
seems a bit difficult for the lady'S
ability; Andy Devine, Jane With
ers, Charles Bickford Che is ex-
cellent), Slim Summerville and
Margaret Hamilton have the prin-
cipal supporting roles.
Shorts include an amusing
"Our Gang" comedy, in which
Spanky and his pals play up to
their teacher; a Silly Symphony
which is quite gay and the latest
in world events unfolded by Hearst
Metrotone News via Edwin S.
Hill. KY,
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Good Dancing
MOVIE
4vACLOCK

FOX-W. c. Fields, Mary Brian
in Man On The Flying
Trapeze," 1880 a. m, 1885,
4:25, 7:15, 1000 p. m.
Stage-12:20, $40, sos, $50
p. m.
PALACE-Janet Gaynor, Henry
Fonda in THE Farmer Takes
A Wife," 1900 a. M, ITO,
3:20, $50, TAO. $50 p. m.
COLUMBIA-John Boles, Jean
Muir in "Orchids To You,"
1900, 200, 1855, $50, 7:50,
9:45 p. m.
METROPOLITAN-Mary Ellis,
Tullio Carminati in Paris In
Spring." 11:40 a. M. lao,
$40. $40, 7:35, 9:35 p. m.
RKO-KEITH'S.-Kay Johnson,
David Manners in "Jalna,"
11:47 a. M, 1:49, 1851, 5:53,
1855, 9:57 p. m.
James Cagney, Pat
O'Brien in "The Irish in U.s.
10 a. M, 1920, 2:45, $40, 9:4C
and 10 p. m. Stage shows al
1875 a. M, 2, 4:25, 6:55 anc
9:20 p. m. -,-
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Mary Ellis IS
Singing Star
At Met

A lavish background Of the
boulevards and cabarets con-
trasted with the quiet aristrocratic
dignity Of an ancestral chateau
form the setting Paramount pro-
vides their newest comedy with
music, Paris in the Spring"
This story of mixed affairs with
Mary Ellis and Tullio Carminati
is the major attraction this week
at the Metropolitan. Many laughs
are provided and the film Is
keyed to a light-tuneful tempo.
Because his alluring charmer,
Simone the toast of Partisan
night life, has so often refused
his proposals of marriage, Paul
de Lille, a typical (movie) play
boy, is on the verge Of suicide.
Once atop the Eiffel Tower bent
on his final mission the gay boule-
vardier begins to weaken. There
forced to spend the night he
meets and saves Mignon, an un-
happy very young thing, also sui
eide inclined.
These two decide to team up;
using jealousy as their weapon
they hope to bring their respective
sweethearts to their senses.
The mischief started, Paul and
Mfgnon escape to Dijon and
grandma, the rival pair now hot
on the trail. After hectic night
the twisted suitors are delivered
a scorching lecture from grand
ma and a return to Paris finds
Paul and Simone at last united.
The story drags at times and
but for the glorious voice OF
Mary Ellis as Simonet the In
terest would lag.
Carminati as Paul gives an
other of his well -turned-out per
formances of Latin gallants. He
is particularly amusing and
charming in his scenes with Miss
Ellis, Each are able foils for
the other, sustaining their gayer
moods with finish. Jessie Ralph,
after her so excellent Peggoty in
"Copperfield," seemed somewhat
miscast as the grandmother. Ida
Lupino and James Blakely do
nicely as the younger lovers
while Lynne Overman in a small
bit is excellent.
Surrounding features are a
Clark and Mccullough comedy
and a Paramount newsreel.
D. M.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
A,A.U. Races at
Glen Echo

Meeting the imperative need
for wholesale recreation, Glen
Echo Park, with its combination
Of 50 features, is attracting
thousands daily.
Refreshingly cool and free from
humidity amid it's 40-acre wood
land setting, the park is a refuge
for fugitives from the swelter OF
hot cities, and fun and merry
making are undiSputed kings at
Washington'S greatest outdoor
playground.
Aquatic stars from Washington
and out of town will compete in
the D. c. A. A. U. diving cham
pionship to be staged at Crystal
Pool Monday night. The meet
will be the third and last to be
held at Crystal Pool this season.
AS an added feature Rogerio
Flocco, famous amphibiouS clown,
will present sane and insane"
diving exhibitions between the
various events for men and
women.
All the thrillers continue to pro-
vide diversion and merriment for
thousands. The Coaster Dip re-
mains the prime favorite, with the
Pretzel, Dodgem, Old Mill, Fir
plane Swings and Whip attracting
large quotas of merrymakers.
In the Spanish Garden Ball
room, David MacWilliams' r.
piece orchestra, directed by Phil
O'Brien, is adding to its reputa-
ton as the best dance band in
the District. Special orchestra
tionS of all the popular tunes are
featured by Dawes versatile aggre-
CATION and interpreted in a man.
ner that wins the acclaim Of
devotees of Terpsichore.
The shady picnic groves are ex-
tremely popular with Sunday
schools and fraternal organiza-
tions, while individual parties pat
ronize daily Glen Echo'S popular
picnic rendezvous,
The Washington times., 1935-08-10

sional manner of the usual rvA
stage presentation, it has the ele-
ment of novelty and surprise.
The news reel blackouts, de.
vised by Impressario Ford to open
his show, were too subtle for the
Friday second matinee audience.
Accustomed to having Phil Lamp
kin shout "Play ball." I am afraid
the screen and stage first inning
went right over their heads.
Fields Hits Target
The feature picture this week is
w. C. Fields in Man on the Fly
ing Trapeze." If you expect to
see Mr.. Fields doing acrobatics
in the air or singing Walter
O'Keefe's night club ditty you
must guess again.
This picture has the red-nosed
Mr.. Fields as Henpecko, plagued
by his mother-in-law and others of
his wife's relatives. His eventual
rebellion is preceded by a large
collection of the typical w. c.
Fields humorous didoes.
Mr.. Fields drinks applejack
and harmonizes with burglars who
enter his cellar, Mr.. Fields argues
amiably with traffic cops, Mr..
Fields announces his mother-in.
laws death in order to get an
afternoon off from the office, Mr..
Fields gets smacked right down
by a flying wrestler and Mr..
Fields spends some time in the
hoosegow. Only his daughter
(Mary Briam treats him as all
wool. In the last reel Mr.. Fields
turns on his tormentors, evens up
the score, gets a pay raise.
The laughs come thick and fast
in Man on the Flying Trapeze,"
good clean farce hokum. If you
like w. C. Fields comedy, then
the Fox is the place to visit this
week.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10

would interpose nd objection
to this cit is a proper and buSi.
nesslike course) if they did it
legitimately; 1. e., with a good pic
ture, wrought with some intelli.
gence and care.
AS it is we see these good stars,
not to mention the comical Frank
McHugh and Allan jenkins and
the beautiful Olivia de Haviland,
acting out a piece of hokum that
just misses being an unintentional
farce.
There is littE use in dragging
out a post mortem. Let me say,
therefore, that Mary Gordon, play
ing the part of Ma O'Hara, comes
near to stealing what there is of
this show. That sterling char
acter actor, J. Farrell Macdonald,
appears briefly.
The Messrs. Cagney, O'Brien,
McHugh and jenkins. worthy-all
of them-of better things, do their
OCoO Will q GCIl1OAC O\AAPUs AAAA
there let it rest -.
am overjoyed, now that that
is off my chest, to report that Phil
Spitalny salvages this debacle by
presenting a beautiful orchestral
program.
Four of his numbers-the "Bo-
lero" Of Ravel's. "The Rosary" "
"Dinah" and the "Overture Of
1872" by Tschaikovsky-offered in
derful arrangements, are
things of perfect beauty.
Among Mr.. Spitalny's individual
performers, the high spot is un-
doubtedly hit by the singing of
Maxine. This girl, unfortunately
advertised as having a mans
voice, is a great singer. 1t is true
her voice is deep, but it is still
truly feminine and as beautiful, I
think, as any I have ever heard.
Mickey Spatts, a glorious and
smoldering blond, does dance to
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
New Movies GIorify
FinqernaiI PoIisher

ManicuriSts are definitely
vogue in Hollywood.
Whether it's because their uni
versal charm and attractiveness.
and the intimate nature of their
daily hand-holding makes them
romantic characters, or because
the cinema is going in for the
romance of their familiar occupa-
tions, the fact remains that two
films are being started in which
the feminine lead is a fingernail
polisher.
One is Hands Across the
Table" adapted from Vina Del
mars novel, Bracelets" Carole
Lombard is to star in this. The
other is the Harold Lloyd offer
ing, "The Milky Way" and the
girl who is to play opposite the
comedian has not been selected.
Paramount is producing both
films,
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
OId-Timer In the Old Red Barn

virtually all the original cast
will be in the Roadside's revival
Of Murder in the Red Barn"
the outstanding hit of their first
season. which opens a two,week
run Monday night.
Eugene Kressin dons the IA
nous red-lined cape again as Will
liam Corder, the most villainous
villain the Roadside has pro-
duced. Thief, deceiver, murderer
the suave son of the squire of
Polestead, meets his just fate at
the hands of the law, finally re.
pentant of his misdeeds. The
famous prison scene, when the
ghostly form of Maria Marten,
the girl he murdered, returns to
haunt him, is a highlight of the
play.
And Janet Coon, the inimitable
feminine half of the comedy
team, assumes her original role,
as do Thomas Cahill, as the stern
father of Maria; Aileen Sanford
as his wife; Harold Stepler as
the vengeful old gypsy; Ishmael
Lee, who meets death at Corder's
hands, and Frederick Rand as
the side-Show barker.
The role of Maria Marten,
played last summer by Frances
Brunt, will have Gail Dennis.
"the best gal in Kentucky" of
the last melodrama, ITO Die at
Dawn" William Phillips, whose
ranking as a top-notch comedian
was assured by his Dicey Morris
in "After Dark" and suffering
Jerry in '"To Die at Dawn" will
do the Tim Bobbin role which
Fred Haskin played last summer.
Revival of Murder in the Red
Barn" means reviving the entr'act
song, "She's More To Be Pitied,"
too. Eugene Kressin and Janet
Coon, of the original quartet. and
Gail Dennis and John Edwards,
who plays the gypsy, Mark, will
render the ballad in the original
manner. Anton Hardt is again
directing the play and the song.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Bing Crosby Begins
Race Track Vacation

Bing Crosby has gone East for
the first time in two years.
The Paramount star, having
finished with 1.-TWO For Tonight" !"
is vacationing at Saratoga, N. Y.
He routed himself, however, so
that he went to Albany, instead
of New York, and from there to
the race track.
Bing hasn't been to the big city
since he left there to start his
screen career, early in 1888.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10

from the STANDPOINT OF peauUy
and spectacle Marjorie Hartoin,
mistress of the dances, chips in
with a gorgeous Broken Butterfly
ballet and radium lighted
Tangled Traffic" tap routine,
both employing the select chorus
of youthful stepperS. "At the
Cocktail Bar" was another we'll
drilled number.
Others who had minutes in the
spotlight or before the drapes in
cluded:
Arthur (Globe Trotter) Reilly
with a sombre lament in blank
verse over slapping his baby boy.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Movie Script Saves
Actor From Injuries

A bandaged ankle, called for
by the script of a picture Cary
Grant is making at Paramount,
turned out to be the real thing
when an arc light fell upon his
right leg, severly bruising it.
The script Of "The Last Out.
post" requires Grant to have a
bandaged ankle that was sup.
posedIy injured in a fight. In
preparation for the scene, his
ankle was bound up. and it was
while awaiting his turn before
the camera that the accident oc'
Cured. Only the fact that the
bandages were very thick saved
him from a broken bone, his ply
sician declared.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Arthur to Star

George P. Arthur, producer Of
the Grand Guignol Horror Plays
which close tonight at the fiftieth
floor Chanin Auditorium, will
sponsor and stage a limited en-
gagement of Shakespeare S
"Othello" at the same theater Sep,
tember 10, IL and IL.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10

the Carioca, and a trio Of singers
Dot, Kay and EN-, are heard il
incidental numbers.
Evelyn Wray, violinist and a,
ranger of the 1912 overture, play
beautifully in the violin numbers
The picture program includes a
Popeye cartoon and the newsreel.
The overture, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Fred Clarke, features
Irish airs, and Mr.. Bert Granoff
does the vocal honorS.-J. w. B.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
IRISH IN U.s. AT EARLE
Cagney, O'Brien, McHugh, in
The Irish In U.s. Lively
Screen Story at Earle

The Irish in U.s. at Warner Bros Earle Theater
stars those popular stars James Cagney and Pat Ben
That is apparently the only this picture was
made Mr. Cagney and Mr. Bren have captured the pub
lie fancy and deservedly Hollywood slow to
derstand where the jingle of coin is concerned cashng
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
In Annapolis Cast

Ben Alexander and John Dar.
row are added to the cast of Para.
m cunts Annapolis Farewell, ,"
with Sir Guy Standing, Richard
Cromwell and Tom Brown.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10
Cast Tammany Younq

Tammany Young has been cast
by Paramount in the new Zane
Grey story, ''Wanderer of the
Wasteland," with Gail Patrick,
Dean Jaeger, Monte Blue and Ray
mond Hatton.
The Washington times., 1935-08-10

Never having rebuked a child I
couldn't get in the contrite mood
to enjoy this.
The Silver Shield Quartet.
'(Henry Nestor, Donald Siegrist,
Richard Wiley and Luther c..
Bowers.) Barber shop chords
that need a good heavy bass. An
encore held a geranium for all
the District Government and par
ticularly the Police Department.
Horace Hunnicutt and Polly
Harper from the radio studios.
Good blended voices in a group Of
pop tunes.
Alma Metcalf, who sings and
plays a violin, a la Nonette.
Good Dancing
Ted Valentine. a ventriloquist
who brought his voice manipula"
ton out on the runway, required
a better line of chatter than a
long-winded poem: Myra Adcock
and Stephen Hunter in roller
skating acrobatics: Karl Sunder'
land with a performing police dog
and poodles; Joe Bell with songs,