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Evening star., 1935-08-09
No JanbOree.

Reconsideration of the decision rem
dered last week to permit the assemblage
here of Boy Scouts from all over the
country and some from foreign lands, in
celebration of the twenty-fifth ami
verSary of their organization, raises at
once the question whether the situation
with regard to the danger of a spread
of poliomyelitis was fully canvaSsed on
that occasion, or has developed mean
while greater degree of menace. The
announcement was made on the evening
of Wednesday last week that after full
study of the matter it was felt that there
was mo reason to believe that the pres
ence of 25000 Boy Scouts here would
have any effect upon the incidence and
spread of poliomyelitiS in Washington or
the neighboring States or among the
Scouts themselves" Last evening a
statement was issued from the White
House to the effect that the President
had been advised that health, Scout and
local authorities had decided to abandon
the plans for the jamboree because of
the prevalence of the disease in two epi-
demic centerS in Virginia, within one
hundred miles of Washington, and that,
while this prevalence was not consid-
cred to be unduly alarming, it would
be in the best interests of the Scouts and
all concerned to cancel the jamboree."
If fba al he
meeting, attendance at which was at
the latest reckoning to be more than
the $4,000 estimated a week ago, natu-
rally raises the question whether the
danger is greater now than it was at
that time. There is nothing in the Off
cial statements to indicate that, which
suggests that possibly the menace of con-
tagion incident to the great gathering
was not adequately measured last week.
Of course, if there is the least danger
of a spread of this disease by reason OF
& concentration of youngsters at the
Capital the latest decision is fully JuStl-
fled. Delay of a week in reaching it,
however, has cost a considerable sum,
expended by the troops who have mean
while started on their way to Washing
ton. The heavy expenditures for the
encampment here have been underwrit-
ten, and the loss in that respect will
fall upon the insurance companies rather
than upon the organization. Some way
should be found to recompenSe those
who, on the strength of last weeks de-
cision to hold the jamboree as sched-
uled, have begun their Journeys.
1t is a matter of great regret that this
meeting should not be held. The oc-
casion had special significance as an
anniversary. Preparations have been
made on large scale. and the jamboree
would have been an inspiration to the
young citizenship of America. However,
the question of health is paramount and
there is nothing to do but subscribe to
the final determination and to hope
that the cause of this cancellation OF
plans will not prove to be grave menace
to health and life in this area.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Baron Won Steuben's
<'Relinquishments''

To the Editor Of The Star:
In the issue Of The Evening Star of
Saturday, August editorial page, last
column, appeared the following state
ment: "At the close of the Revolutionary
War he Baron Won Steuben) was refused
pecuniary remuneration which he had
asked of the Colonies in the event of
their success. To recuperate his for
tunes, abandoned for their cause, he was
subsequently awarded several grants of
land" etc.
To make clear the whole Of the rela-
tions between these United States and
the Baron Won Stuben Is too long a story
for this place; therefore I shall content
myself with the citation Of q few facts,
sufficient to indicate the error of this
statement.
That the baron received his full pay
as a major general together with all
allowances, both ordinary and extraor-
dinary, Is completely SubStantiated by
the journals of the Continental Congress.
In fact, the treatment accorded the baron
by Congress was upon the whole much
more liberal than that obtained by other
officers, as, for instance, when Congress
ordered December 30, 1882 that he be
to enable him to take the field in another
campaign" and. in addition allowed him
$500 month "in lieu of his extra pay
and of subsistence" etc.
The statement above mentioned refers
particularly, however, to what was known
as the baron's ACCOMPLISHMENTS" that is,
the posts of honor and emoluments in
Europe which he claimed to have relin-
QuiShed when he entered the service Of
the United States. Before the close Of
the war the baron began to petition
Congress for compensation for these sac
rifices, and a part Of the action Of De-
cember 80, 1882, already referred to, was
an acknowledgment that the sacrifices
and services OF the Baron de Steuben
justly entitle him to the distinguished
notice of Congress, and to generous
compensation, whenever the situation OF
public affairs will admit"
On April IS, 1874, in response to an
other petition of the baron. Congress
voted him a grant OF $4,000 "on &C
count" these last words being nothing
more nor less than bit Of face-Saving.
For by this time Congress had come to
have doubts about the extent and gen.
uineneSs of those relinquiShmentS.
NeVertneleSS, Wnen III the IOllOWlHS year
the baron once again beSought Congress
for compensation for his relinquish-
mentS, proposition to allow him $25,OO0
was eventually pared down to $1,000, "in
addition to former grants" in full con-
sideration of those relinquishments (Sep-
tember 81. 1889. Congress may have
supposed that that was the end OF the
chapter. yet a few months later the
baron was up and at 'em" again.
Nothing here said is to be construed
as derogating from the value Of Steuben's
services to this country; the great i'm
portance of those services in the struggle
for independence was freely and fire.
quently acknowledged by Congress, and
they did not go unrewarded, even before
the several grants of lands subsequently
made. With regard. however, to those
ACCOMPLISHMENTS" Gen. John McAuley
Palmer has proved conclusively that
most, If not all, OF them were non-ex-
istent. EDMUND G. BURNETT.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

It may be socially desirable that people
learn what they may sometimes come
to learn through the surveys.
But If the question came to paying
for their cost, would they approve of Mr..
Hopkins work after turning down Mr..
Ickes' plans? Not by a long shot. The
difference is that Mr.. Ickes' bill was
payable in advance. and payment was
refused. Mr.. Hopkins bill is yet to be
presented, but the money is already
being spent. And when people realize
the extent of the bill and take a look at
the items Of expenditure there is going
to be a roar. There can be no mistake
about that!
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Important Consideration.

Every woman ought to learn to
SWIM"
Perhaps" replied Miss Cayenne.
"And yet it would spoil SO many ro-
mances if all a girl had to do when
she thought she was drowning was to
rescue herself"
Evening star., 1935-08-09
A Theory.

"What causes the scarcity of money
in this Section?" asked the investigator.
"Well," replied Farmer CorntoSsel, my
guess is that it's partly due to standin'
livin instid o. hustlin' fur coin"
Evening star., 1935-08-09
On Second Thought.

Those men for whom you failed to
get Government positions were rather
indignant"
"Only for little WHILE" replied Sem
ator Sorghum. "Since they found how
much more they can make in private
employment they're honestly grateful"
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Mussolini has restless nature, but
will hardly insist ON new commotion
simply because Of an impression that
the world has been too long without
serious excitement.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

One of the cruelties of Summer is the
fact that there flave been so many
things to talk about besides the weather,
which, of itself, has been sufficient for
all conversational purposes.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Tax plans are innumerable and it is
no trouble to show goods. An embar-
rassment lies in the fact that no tax
plan has been discovered that will
thoroughly please every customer.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

There are theories that Congress
might as we'll work ON through to
Christmas holidays, with Incidental de-
bate as to whether there really is a
Santa Claus.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Within the Sweltering town ! toll,
The one I love is by the sea.
The concretes are my daily soil,
The one I love is cool and free.
I smoke alone at end of day,
Perusing post cards brief and gay,
Checking the many bills to pay,
The one I love is by the sea.
My evening hours are warm and slow
The one love brings dreams to me
I shun my reading lamps hot glow,
The one love my poetry.
Another night. Another morn
OF good-by kiss and laughter shorn,
My dog left at my gates forlorn,
The one love ts by the sea.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Politically speaking, Rhode Island may
be regarded & related to the wren,
which, considering its small size. is ca
pable of making a remarkably loud noise.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

The best possible apology in individual
or public or international affairs is an
intelligent and convincing explanation
that no offense was intended.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Germany has banned so many groups
and organizations that it will be difficult
to hold any kind of a parade except for
the purpose Of saying, Hell, Hitler"
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Prosperity is now reported to be turn
ing the corner SO rapidly that centrifu-
gal force may throw several eminent
politicians off the band wagon.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

The smile which Postmaster General
Farley wears can be construed unmis-
takably as an Endorsement of White
House policies.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

BY laboratory experiments linking the
human blood circulation, with mechan-
isms Lindbergh may hope to induce even
a machine age to have heart.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Higher education is stills in. demand,
although classical style is by no means
necessary to the increased demand for
competent assessors and bill collectors.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Some Chance, Perhaps.

From the Danville ,(In.) Commercial News.
A flying automobile has been tested
successfully in Los Angeles, so now we
may fulfill our ambition to pass road
hog without endapgering our lives.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Extremes.

Oh, Summers moods are strange indeed.
Erratic is its plan.
One day an oil stoves what you need
And next you want fan.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Memher nf the Associated Press,

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication OF al news dlspatc@hes @
credited to il not otherwise credited in TINS
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication OF special dispatches
herein are also reserved.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Hard work." said Uncle Eben, "is de
only thing dat helps man to fohgit his
troubles an to cure 'em at de same
time"
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. Where is the Italian wine made
which is called Est-Est- -Est?-V. S.
A. 1t comes from Orvieto. Various
legends account for the name, which
agree on the fact that it was so named
because of it's excellence.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
A Rhyme at Twilight
The Beloved

Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. Has a memorial been planned for
Lawrence of Arabia?-E. G..
A. A bronze head of Col. T. E.
Lawrence will be placed in st. Pauls
Cathedral, London. Under the memorial
the words Lawrence of Arabia" will be
cut in the wall.
Evening star., 1935-08-09
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance.
M..wl.,a .ua Vfr0infa

All other States and Canada.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. What is the correct inquiry made
by sentinel or guard?-H. j. w.
A. According to Army regulations the
correct inquiry of sentinel on guard
Is, Halt! Who is there?"
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. How many Union veterans of the
Civil War are still living?-W. w.
A. As of June l, 1885, there were 1884
on the pension roll. There are also
1O1 PAS dependents of this war on the
pension roll
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Q. Had Vanity Fair been made into a
motion picture before the version of
Becky Sharp now being shown?-R. P. S.
A. There have been three previous
productions. The first was in 1915, the
second in 1923, and the third, in which
Myrna 10y played the part of Becky
Sharp, was produced in 1892.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. Is there any liquid or acid in which
silver and copper coins may be dipped
to clean them without damaging their
numiSmatic value?-D. L. B.
A A coin catalogue says that one
should never attempt to clean, polish
or improve a coin. Cleaning always de-
tracts from, the value and has been
known to make a good coin practically
worthless"
Evening star., 1935-08-09

A reader can get the dnsUer to dny
question of fact By tDrtttno The Washing
ton EDening Star Information Bureau,
Frederic J. Hdsktn, Director, Washing
ton, D. C. Please inclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

@. Are slaves held in Ethio ,ia7-
F. M. M.
A. Slavery existed in Ethiopia until
very recently, when it was abolished by
imperial decree on the entrance of
Ethiopia into the League of Nations.
The Ethiopian slaves were members of
Negro tribes of Ethiopia or adjacent
territory.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

Q. VINO MVtnCtu IIlt udIlCt CdIItu IIIV
lancers?-W. c.
A 1t was probably invented about
1919, either by Joseph Hart, who pub
lished the following year, Les Lanciers,
or by Duval of Dublin, who also at this
time published a set. The lancers was
first danced in London in 1850, but had
been introduced in Paris by Laborde in
1886.
Evening star., 1935-08-09

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Evening star., 1935-05-26
Ethel Returns.

No PLAYER that has come to us ir
the course Of the present theat-
rical season has been more welcome
than Ethel Barrymore, one of the
foremost actresses of the American
theater Additional importance and
interest, however, attaches to hel
coming engagement at the National
Theater the week. beginning Monday
June 3, since she is to be seen in q
play in which her success has become
an important item Of theatrical his
tory-this is "DeclaSsee, the play BY
Zoe Adkins in which Miss Barrymore
appeared for one entire season at the
Empire Theater, New York.
Evening star., 1935-05-26

ter Mary" and School for Scandal"
Walter Gilbert is one Of the most
popular players who has appeared
with the local organization. and is
generally rated in the profession as
the No. stock leading man, having
served with the famed Glitch Garden
company and with the st. James
Players in Boston in addition to his
Washington engagements.
Florence Reed last appeared In
Washington as Christine in the New
York Theater Guild production of
Eugene O'Neill's play, Mourning
Becomes Electra" Regular play
goers also recall her Lady Macbeth in
the all-star revival Of that Shake
spearean classic by George C. Tyler.
She has appeared as MOTHER Goddam
in Shanghai Gesture" more than
1000 times since that memorable
night of February /, 1926. when the
play had a notable premiere at the
Martin Beck Theater in New York.
Evening star., 1935-05-26


1t Is Marlene who has departed from
her often-expressed theory that an
actress should have different leading
man for each picture. Gary Cooper
was lead in one of the best pictures
Marlene made in Morocco" ."
1t was her first, by the way, made in
our local studios.
The forthcoming picture, titled
"The Pearl Necklace" has nothing to
do with De Maupassant's famous story
of that name 1t is a German tale
by Hans Szkely which has been given
the treatment necessary for a salts,
factory movie. Whatever that is!
Aunt Mae West has gone through
title throes for her latest. Lulu Was
a Lady" has been changed to Halle
lujah I'm a Saint" and then into
'Klondike Lou" which brings it more
into the realm which we have come
to associate with the interpretations
OF Auntie Mae than any other.
Sam Goldwyn, whose star. Anna
Sten, has proved disappointment To
him, puts Joel McCrea under personal
contract for five years. McCrea is
the first man since Ronald Colman
in whom GoldWyn has displayed a
contract interest. The COlman affili-
alton ended with the British artist
Evening star., 1935-05-26

Lyon Phelps and John Erskine, he
explains, are mere scouts for council
directed by Columbia University; and
their only function is 10 suggest can
didateS for the halo in the hope that
the selection made will not be en-
tirely disgraceful. Perhaps I am
wrong in suSpecting Mr.. Thomas Of
intimating that Collmbia'S Pulitzer
supreme court is composed Of nom
ShoWgoing old fogieS whose ideas OF
dramatic art are moldy. They dream,
in their senile Slumbers, he indicates,
of Edwin Booth. Joseph Jefferson,
Richard Mansfield and the kindergar-
ten fables of vanishing generation.
1T is no exaggeration," Mr.. Thomas
writes, ito say that SO per cent OF
expert theatrical opinion would have
awarded the prize to The Children's
Hour without hesitation, and that
The Old Maid would nave run fourth
or fifth" From sources hitherto con-
sidered reliable l am able to report
that Profs. Phelps. Erskine and Young
submitted four plays to the upper
court-"Valley Forge" Personal APP
pearance," "Merrily We Roll Along
and The Old Maid" If am not more
than usually inaccurate 1t was
desperate list and since The Chill
dren's Hour" was eXplioably outcast
because of its abnormal implications.
Mr.. Thomas and other protestantS
should accept. as I do, the polite,
ornamental. and Miss Edith Whar-
tons blah of The Old Maid" as
satisfactory compromise. Mr.. Pulitz-
er, the innocent donor, would have
chosen it. I think, as the worthiest
of the contestants, after he had
cleansed it of the stain of unmarried
motherhood A wholesome editor can
do wonders with an unhealthy drama.
1t is said that when Hollywood takes
over The Children's Hour" it will
change the misbehavior of one OF its
heroines and make her a klepto-
maniac instead of a sex-eccentric.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Outdoor Amusements.

WITH the opening of Crystal Pool
w at Glen Echo Park Yesterday
swimmers returned TO splashlng and
diving to their hearts content in one
of the most sumptuous outdoor pools
In the country.
In addition to Crystal Pool all the
more than so diversified attractions
for which Glen Echo is noted are in
full swing. including the Coaster Dip,
Midway of Fun, Dodgem. Whip, Air
plane Swings and Pretzel - Glen
Echo's new ride, which is the talk OF
the town.
The Spanish Garden ball room is
q favorite rendezvous, with Dave Nc
williams 12-piece orchestra of en-
tertainers. directed by Phil O'Brlen,
providing rhythns from 9 till II every
night except Sunday.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
VIII Film Carmen"

EGARDED as the most important
IN story purchased in the last six
wears, Paramount has acquired world
screen rights to Bizet's opera Car
men," which in turn was based on
Prosper Merimee'S novel. now also
owned by the company. Gladys Swart-
out is set for the title role, with the
equally important role Of Don Jose
offering a major casting problem yet
to be solved.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Siened for "Amateur Girl

CONSTANCE CUMMINGS, star of
~ the New York stage success, "Ac-
cent on Youth has been signed by
Reliance Pictures to play the stellar
role in Amateur Girl" the screen
play by Elmer Harris and Lynn Star
ling. Robert Young is to be seen in
the masculine lead, with Frances
Drake and Lucille Watson prominently
cast. Amateur Girl" will be directed
by Sidney Lanf1eld and will be re-
leased through United Artists.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Gary Cooper Has Lead
AS Box Office Lure
Dietrich, Slipping in Patronage, Takes
Refuge in He-Man Stars Glory-Mae's
Picture Called "Klondike Lou"
By MOHie Merrick.

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, May "a NANA).-Marlene Dietrich
- has been slipping at treacherous rate despite her
unqueSoned appeal will take refuge
in Gary Cooper her next leading man when Frank
picks the drecora rens laid down by Joe Won
Sternberg.
Cooper box office pull Of the moment in Holly
wood His picture the magazine good for fans
picture of Hollywood cutie He has forged ahead into
where producers aren't afraid to him good With
excellent lines in them although Gary true to his cult OF under
doesn't much with the lines after he gets them
him is sufficient for the gals
boys The like him, too He always
big of straight -shoon guy cowboy said
Evening star., 1935-05-26

"LORENCE REED in "The
- Shanghai Gesture" will be the
fifth attraction of the Ma
tional Players season, opening
tomorrow night. The engage
ment is for one week only.
In bringing Florence Reed to Wash
ington in the most famous role of
her distinguished career, that of
Mother Goddam, the players man
agement also plans to provide the
most elaborate production in E street
history. The Shanghai Gesture" is
in four acts, set in China, which per-
mits opulent and colorful Oriental
scenery to assist in creating the mood.
Another welcome addition to the
National Players roster is announced
for this engagement in the return Of
Walter Gilbert as leading man. Since
his last appearance on the National
stage he served as the leading man
for Ethel Barrymore in Scarlet Sis
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Sign Jack Holt.
TACK HOLT, who began his mo,

TACK HOLT, who began his moving
) picture career with Universal. has
signed a new starring contract with
that company. Arrangements were
effected yesterday by Carl Laemmle
to bring Holt back to Universal City
to make action dramas. He will be
directed by Nat Ross, who also began
his career at Universal City. Holt
started with Universal in the serial
Liberty with Marie Walcamp and
has been star in his field second to
none.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Final Plays of Season.

TUESDAY nights performance of
three short plays, "A Sunday
Morning by Serafln and joaquin
Alvarez Quintero: The Gods of the
Mountain, by Lord Dunsany, and
"Helena's Husband" by Philip Noel
Ter. at Roosevelt High School Audi
torium. will be the final indoor pro-
ductions for the present season of the
washington Community Players. Dur
ing the Summer months the Com
munity Players will be seen at the
National Sylvan Theater in three
spectacular plays, in June, July and
August.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
"Scoundrel" Girl Wins.

ITULIE HAYDON. formerly under
- contract to R-K-O and more re-
Gently featured opposite Noel Coward
in the Ben Hecht-Charles Mac
Arthur production for Paramount,
The Scoundrel," has been signed
under long-term contract by Para
mount in Hollywood.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
PLAYS in "Ibbetson.'

nORIS LLOYD has been signed by
~ Paramount for a featured role in
support of Gary Cooper and Ann
Harding in Peter Ibbetson." Henry
Hathaway directing. Another featured
player just signed is Elsa Buchanan.
Vera Lewis goes into the cast of the
untitled w. C. Fields comedy which
Clyde Bruckman is directing.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Schumann-Heink Signed.

NINE. ERNESTINE SCHUMANN-
A'A HEINK, noted opera and concert
star has been cast for featured role
in an untitled Fov film which will
present Nino Martini, leading Metro
politan Opera tenor. in his first
starring feature. Maria Ga nberelll,
famed ballerina, will also portray a
leading role.
Evening star., 1935-05-26
Presen. The Detour.'

THE Mount Pleasant Players are pre-
Senting The Detour," drama in
three acts by Owen Davis, in Fish
burn Hall, Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tlonal Church, on Tuesday at 8:15
O'Clock. In the cast are Marvin Beers,
Helena Cook, Louis W. Currier. Caro-
lyn Sebastian Kilgore, Clarence Moore,
Ralph L. Paddock, Virginia Rand,