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The Washington times., 1936-04-08

riers who menace the healthy
On the brighter side it at
tempts to show that science il
conquering present day mysteries
and that progress will bring all
lanes in the skies filled with
giant carriers soaring over cities
of magnitude.
AS we trail along with Author
Wells imaginative flights we fine
that in 2056 A. D. the great eX
pertinent of the world is a space
gun designed to shoot humans
into the uncertainties of another
planet. They set out for the
Moon. Do they reach it? Wells
lets you guess.
Let two of his characters tell
the finale of the story:
PaSSworthy-"I feel-what we
have done is-mOnstrOus."
Cabal-"What they have done
is magnificent"
PasswOrthy-"Will they 70
turn"
Cabal-"Yes. and go again.
And again-until the landing
can be made and the moon is
conquered. This is only .
beginning"
PasSwOrthy "And If they
don't return-my son and your
daughter-what of that Cabal?"
Cabal-"Then presently
others will 60.
PasswOrthy-"My God! Is
there never to be an age Of
happiness. Is there never to be
rest?"
CabaI-Rest enough for the
individual man. Too much of 1t
and too soon, and we call it
Z death. But for MAN no rest
and NO ending. He must 60 on
conquest beyond conquest.
This little planet and its winds
and its ways, and all the laws of
mind and matter that restrain
him, and at last out across inn
mensity to the stars. And when
he has conquered all the deepS
Of space and all the mysteries Of
time-StilI he will be beginning"
That's Mr.. Wells prophecy
Perhaps he's exactly right. Blu
dealing in motion picture value
the photography Of these vision
become more important thai
words.
SHOOT FOR THE MOON
I like to see what the world viii
be wearing long after Gabrie
blows his summons. Mr.. Well
shows me. have a curiosity abou
the structures Of the future ant
how the world will travel. viii
the mania for speed continue
Will there be traffic problems ant
war debts? The picture answers
I would have liked more Of tn
II. G. Wells story and less of tn
studios master craftsmen. Thi
Is triumph Of technical creation
more than an evening with tn
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
A BRILLIANT PREVIEW
H.G. Wells Things to Come Is
Given American Opening
For Notable Guests
Ry ANDREW r. KELLEY

What will the world be like in 2056 A. d. It's fascinating
subject for those who have vivid magnatons and Author
H. g. Wells has endeavored place his ideas of the future
the motion picture
In English studio they transposed the Wells concept of
the universe that is into ceulod and last night they
off Wardman Park Theater before select audience
of diplomats official Washington society and motion
picture critics.
Before the screening they captured the voice of Mr. Wells
in London and conveyed to the assembled
premiere guests via the loud speaker Somewhere the
mission the voice confronted difficulties that turned it into
squeaks and squawks that uninegble Washington
By 2056 d. tevision and higher invention this sound
transmission the Atlantic will probably reach
The Washington times., 1936-04-08
Studio to Postpone
SuIIavan's Picture

Paramount Studio officials have
decided to postpone production Of
Hotel Imperial" until Margaret
Sullivan entirely RECEIVERS from
the broken right arm received last
week in an accident on the set. It
will probably be six weeks before
the cast can be removed from her
arm.
In the meantime Charles Boyer
will return to Walter Wanger stu
dio and new arrangements for Dor
rowing the actor will be made
when Miss SULLIVAN returns to
Paramount.
The Washington times., 1936-04-08

GRAND SPECTACLE
What will the world be like
2056 A. D.? Well, according to Mr..
Wells it will still be fighting. Man
kind will be restless and dissatiS-
fled, and will be shooting space
guns into the skies hoping to reach
another planet. The depression
may be over, but the world will
still be seeking happiness.
Things to Come" is a thought
full picture and a bang-up fantastic
dream. It ought to wake Holly
wood UP that there is something
for the screen other than the
popular Boy Meet Girl etc., topic.
England not only has new King,
it has a picture company with
the courage to get out Of the
groove.
It is as a spectacle that Things
to Come" will have you sitting
up straight in your seat. Here are
pictured airplane fleets as thick
as q cloud of hornets dropping
pestilence bombs and desolation
on the peaceful city of Everytown
and turning it into a shambles.
The future will bring a hor-
rible disease known as wandering
sickness, a plague that will strip
the afflicted of reason, send
them out to be shot as pest car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Club Net Titles
In Jeopardy
Columbia Country Club is wind
fa

Columbia Country Club is wind
ing up its tennis season.
Currently, the clubs mixed
doubles championship, is being
contested, while Saturday the
clubs mems singles crown will go
on the block, with the mems
doubles opening September % and
the Women'S singles October 3.
Hickey Willis has been seeded
No. / in the mems singles, with
Clarence Charest, former national
veterans champ, No. 2.
Mixed doubles first and second
round results:
First Round
Harrison Hathaway and .rs. G P.
Graham defeated Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Colladay, "a. g..
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Underwood de-
Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. White defeated
virginia Hall and Bob Willuoghby, 60,
Mrs G. P. Graham and Harrison
Marjory Dawson, So, ga.
Williams defeated Dorothy Johnston and
D'' VOTE AMER1cAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16

0NA AAAAA"sSSS
Seven of the injured candidates
are linemen. Dick Dealy has q
wrenched arm, Cy Cummings and
John Cavadine twisted ankles,
Mike PetroSkey an injured neck,
Pete ChurinSkas a badly Sprained
ankle and Lew Shuker a Sprained
back. John Cavadine is still I'M
able to scrimmage due to the weak
ness of his ankle, which he broke
during the summer. It will be at
least two weeks before Cavadine
will be ready for any contact work.
In the backfield, Tommy Keat-
ing is still out with a pulled muscle
in his leg, Bob Nolan has a bruised
shoulder and Tony Barabas a
twisted knee. Heating is expected
back today.
The work Of Bob Ferrara fea-
tured yesterdays Scrimmage. Fer
rara was heads and shoulders over
the rest of the backs in running
the ball. Time and time again he
broke away for long gains. Ferrara
has just about assured himself of
a starting position, although the
opening is over two weeks away.
VOTE AMEpIrAu
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Cards Display
Fine Spirit

For the second straight day
the Catholic University football
team was put through a long
hard Scrimmage and the manner
in which the lads tore at each
other yesterday on the sod of
Killion Field gives evidence that
every m mber of the squad
means business.
On the so-called first eleven
yesterday, which will probably
stand for today's scrimmage,
Bergman had Hermie Schmarr
and Fred Rogers at ends; Leo
Katalinas and Elwood Clements,
tackles; Joe Anthonavage and
Dick Arnold. guards, and Joe
Yanchulis at center.
The second club showed up
with Ed Dunno and Zeke Brown
at ends; John Chludenski and
Sam Pagano, tackles; Vic Sochon
and Orien Perron, guards, and
Jim Gemlo, Snapperback.
Despite the long scrimmage, no
player was hurt, other than the
customary bumps and bruises.
VOTE AMERICAN
Pinkard Shines
The Georgetown Commercial
Bowling League opened it's season
last night at the Georgetown al
leys. AL Pinkard's 800 and 159
grabbed the individual honorS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
CORBY CUP TOURNAMENT DRAWS 125 WOMEN GOLFERS
Vest Pocket d. 6.
Grid Schedules
NOW Ready

Here you are, football fans!
Vest pocket schedules Of all
local football games are now
ready and can be had by apply.
ing at the business counter of
The Washington Times, 1921
H st. N. w.
The schedules list the dates
and locations of every collegiate
grid game in the District for the
coming season. Games of nearby
colleges are also included.
Out-Of.tOwn readers can have
the same by inclOSing a self
addressed envelope to the Foot
ball Schedule Editor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Launch
Minor Loop

With twelve teams poised for
the gong, the Temple Minor duck
lin league swings into action at
II. E. Temple tonight at 8 p. m.
The loop is limited to bowlers
average 100 or less last season.
While all franchises are filled,
teams wishing to enter are in.
vited to have their men at the
alleys ready to bowl should some
team be unable to roll. Schedule
Alleys 2-S-senators VS.. THYME Garage.
Alleys 4-5-BOvegliO Club VS.. LOggia
Roma.
Alleys 6.7-F1eischman Yeast vs.. KO-
gOd-Dubb.
Alleys S-S-Princess TheateE vs.. Fra
gers Hardware.
Alleys 1O-11-Osin's All-Stars VS.. Ben.
ming Service.
Alleys 12-13-Wild Turanians VS.. Fred.
ericks Mems Wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
.ather, Shenkin
Clash In Net
Feature
By GINO SINH

Edward Red" Mather and
Herb Shenkin will provide the
pyrotechnicS in today'S Govern
ment Employees mems singles ten
mis- quarterfinals as they battle
for a Semifinal berth at Potomac
Park at 5 o'clock.
The angular Mather is the
choice, but Shenkins has been
showing such good form that the
results are in doubt.
The portly Herbs awkward
game is backed by considerable
cageyness and determination, but
his Texas rival, besides having a
wider assortment of strokes, has
also the greater tournament ex-
perience.
See Win for Stars
Tony Latona, defending cham
pion, and Ralph McElvenny top
seeded players, figure to advance
after stiff matches with Morgan
Happy" Jacob and Alan Study,
respectively.
Youthful Spencer Howell fur
ther strengthened his position as
dark horse" by whitewashing
George Bolts to gain the Semifinal
round.
Though Bolts was Handicapped
during the latter part of the
match due to an injury to his leg
early in the first set, Howells game
was of such devastating caliber
that it is doubted if he could have
done much better.
TabIer Off Form
Clara Tabler was far away from
the form that made her one of the
city's first three players several
years ago as she bowed to Sara
Moore, women's singles favorite,
81, 60, in the semifinals.
Felix Silva and George Herbert
provided thrilling exhibition of
grit and fighting spirit when they
held Happy Jacob and Stan Haney
even in a quarterfinal doubles
until darkness forced a halt with
one set each and 4-all in the de-
Gliding set.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Former GriddeI
Mai Prospect

Nick Campofreda, sensational
former Western Maryland grid
and boxing star, wrestles Jim
Wallis in one of the Commute
time-limit affairs tomorrow night
az the Arena, when Turner brings
his grapplers indoors. Nick tossed
Felix MacQuade with ease, using
a crushing flying tackle which
even caused the hard-to-astonish
Turner to gasp.
The Semi-final finds Hans KAN
pher struggling with Little Bea-
yer, the Indian, while other 30
minute bits include John Katan'S
meeting with Cliff Olson and Hen
ry Piers bout with Scotty Mac
Dougal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS D, G., Washington,
September IL, 1896. Sealed proposals
will be received at Room 500, District
Building, until o'clock p. M, September
22nd 1886 and then publicly opened for
the surface treatment of various streets,
roads and avenues with about 10S,5OO
gallons of asphalt and about 800 tons
of crushed gravel covering material APP
ply Room 427 District Building for pro-
posals and specifications.
I 1888 S. Sealed %a pP6p6ss
will be received at Room 500 District
Building until 900 p; M, .. $: t., septem-
Der Is, 1896. and then publicly opened,
for furnishing in place certain steel win
dows in Dormitory Building, new Wom-
ems Group, D. G. Workhouse Lorton, Vir-
ginia. Apply Room 427 District Building
for proposals and specifications.
September Is, 1886. Sealed proposals
will be received at Room 500. District
Building. until 100 p. nj. f. S. t.. Sep
TENDER rs 1886. and then publicly
opened. for Alterations No. 3. including
all necessary remodeling for same. to Heat
ing Plant in the Shaw Junior High School.
under revised specifications. Certified
check for SO. payable to the Collector OF
Taxes. d. C.. to insure return in good
condition. should accompany each request
for proposals. specifications and draw
inEs. to the Chief Clerk. Engineer Depart
ment Room 427, District Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
6. W. BaCkfie|d
Looms Strong

CAMP LET'S, Nd, Sept. 16.
George Washington University's
prospects for a powerful backfield
this year doomed brighter than
ever today as the ColonialS in
training here enthused about yes
terday'S gruelling scrimmage in
which hard running by the ball
carriers featured.
SophomoreS, on whom no def
mite line previously had been
drawn, came forward with some
dynamic galloping into the line
and off the tackles to justify this
outlook. AS result, it looks as if
G. w. will produce the hardest
running backs it has boosted since
the outfit of 1888, which included
such able line-crashers as Don
Bomba, Chris DooSe and Wayne
Davenport.
When the veteran Herb Reeves
knocked off considerable yardage
yesterday by dint of sheer
strength after contacted by op-
posing tacklerS, camp followers
were not at all surprised. Herb
has been promising to jolt the
heads off his opponents for two
years.
But when a quartet of sophie
nores, occupying halfback and
fullback positions, duplicated
Reeves high-powered running, the
observers were quick to prophecy,
zone of the most powerful back
fields in recent years."
The Second-year men who sup.
piled the fireworks are Icy Vein.
berg, who also is a Sprinter of no
mean ability; Jay Turner. 100.
pound fullback; Frank Merka,
who tips the beam at 1877, and
Elmer Hogg. another 190-pounder,
who gives promise of being the
squads best lineplunger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
10000 Expected al
Narragansett Race

NARRAGANSETT PARK, PAW
TUCKET, r. l., Sept. 16.-A
crowd of 10000 will see the Nara
gansett special of 1886 run here
today for an added purse Of
$25, 200.
Nine horses were named over
night for the affair. Here is
the order of their post positions
Time Supply, Rushaway, Rose
mont, Accolade, Discovery, Sun
Teddy, Howard, Stand Pat and
Tugboat Frank.
Discovery was the favorite to
win.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
keystone Auto Club
Chosen NaWGrid
Ticket Agency

Appointment of the keystone
Automobile Club of Washington
as an official agency for distribu-
ton of tickets for all Navy foot
ball games was announced to-
Gay. Tickets will be on sale at
headquarters of the Keystone
Club, 1913 Connecticut Ave.
The first game of the Navy
schedule takes place at Annapolis,
Saturday, September Is, when the
Midshipmen meet William and
Mary.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Official Notice

ALCOHOLIC vERAGE CONTROL
BOARD. Washington. D: c., September
16. 1936-Notice is hereby given that the
following persons have applied for licenses
under the District of Columbia Alcoholic
Beverage Control Act, that remonstrants
are entitled to be heard before the grant.
ing of such licenses, and that hearing will
be had on such applications for licenses on
District Building: 507, Aristides P, Wrshio.
ties. TIA Central Grill, Retailers Class c,
472 X St. N. W; 1868, Attilio Caporaletti,
TIA Astoria Restaurant, Retailers Glass c,
11OS North Capitol Street George W. OF.
futt, Agnes X. Mason, Isaac Cans, Alcoholic
ReVerape Control BOARD
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
and Goat

THE HERO Hal TrOSky,
whose 39th and 10th hOmers
drove in seven runs as Indians
defeated Red SOx, Is to 2.
THE GOAT-EIOn Hogsett, st.
Louis Browns pitcher, who was
knocked from the box by a
seven-run rally as Senators won,
Is to I.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Here S Par Ydrdaqe
For u. ). Amateur
Title Course

GARDEN CITY, N. Y, Sept. l6.
Par for the Garden City course,
where the national amateur golf
championship is being played, fol-
lows:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Ten Hoya FootbaHers
Injured In Practice

The rgors of scrmmage have finally taken their toll upon
Georgetown promising football squad and result 10
have been forced Of action due injuries sustained in the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
RAFTING

HUMF hVNS
Gehrig, Yankees 4SIOtt, Giants..... SO
TrOsky, Indians. 4OIDiMaggiO, YaRks go
FOXY Red Sox "a
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Golfers Hold BowIinQ
League Meet Tonight

Emerson Moore. president of
the Country Club Golf League has
called a meeting of his 14-team
loop tonight at the Lucky Strike.
All officers and captains are asked
tc be present at 8 o'clock. New
team representatives are invited
to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Simpsons Casting

Simpsons Pharmacy nine,
which is Leading the junior race
in the National City League, is
anxious to book a game with
either junior or unlimited team.
Telephone Randolph 4237.
VOTE AMERICAN
NAL I.EACIIE IEADERS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-16
Suburban Services
Alexandra, Va.
Arlington, Va.

Auto PQrts
ARBUTUS 313. Cuttings Auto Service
Halethorpe, Nd. Used car auto partA
| on Wash. Blvd and SULPHUR Spring Rd.
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VOTE AMERICAN-
Evening star., 1936-03-09
BRAZIL DEPORTS
TRIO OF BR|TONS
Viscountess Hastings, Lady
Cameron and Freeman
Held Red Aides.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RIO DE JANE1Ro, March s.-Two
Englishwomen and an Englishman
were escorted to their ship yesterday
by police and departed for Europe
after having had difficulties with
authorities ever since their arrival
here two weeks ago.
They were Viscountess Hastings and
Lady Marian Cameron and Richard
Gavin Freeman.
Police asserted Freeman's baggage
contained material which seemed to
concern Brazilian communism. He
was placed in jail twice, while the
women were kept under police sur
veillance at their hotel during part of
their stay.
Viscountess Hastings said the three
came to Rio de Janeiro to gather ma
terial for varied literary attempts.
Police Chief Filinto Mueller ordered
an investigation today into the death
of Victor Allan Barron. 26-year- -old
native Of San Francisco, Calf, who
was fatally injured in a leap from
police headquarters, and was buried
here.
His suicide came after he had pro-
Wded information which enabled au-
thorities to arrest prominent Left
ist leader, Luiz Carlos Prestes. Bar
ron was arrested for participation In
the unsuccessful revolt of last Novem-
ber,
Evening star., 1936-03-09
Class School House Like MAGIC
In Dra,Uing Pupils to Class

walls, modernistic furniture and beau
tifully tinted interiors.
Desks for the upper grades are
movable. In the kindergarten room
are red, blue, yellow and brown chairs
and brightly painted tables.
More intriguing than anything else,
however. was the electric eye" which
turns light on automatically when
daylight fails.
Miss Ellen Boylon, principal, pre-
dicted the new building, with the
very finest in educational facilities, !"
will teach children "a love for the
better and finer things In life"
Evening star., 1936-03-09
BY the Associated Press.

HIBBING, Mimi, March s.-The
new glass school house brought
strange things to pass in Hibbings
Park addition.
Parents marveled at the phenom-
enon of children who really wanted
to go TO school.
"All the other kids In town are sore
because they can't 60 to glass
school house." chirped Marie Mucia,
f1fth-grader, and one OF the lucky
100 who will study In the unique
building beginning today.
Not to be outdone, Marguerite
Strick, 8, proclaimed the glass build
ing "the best school in the United
States"
Pupils and parents previewed the
school of tomorrow" and were fas-
cinated by its structural vacuum glass
Evening star., 1936-03-09

English. almost I could love the
Americans"
"How interesting, Mtrietta. take
1t, however, you will never fall quite
that low" the Army officer sneered.
you are an impudent fellow, speak
ing to me in English in order that
your master may not understand your
impudence."
II spoke In English out of compli-
ment to you, my captain. AS for the
Americans-Well, have met one ]
love. I have hope shall meet more
I have hope that when I do they will
not call me Greaser and look down
the nose at me-"
"You will find that Americans will
accord you fair treatment, my man.
II you accord 1t to them"
Joaquin's black eyes flashed a lit
tie. May have the impudence tc
suggest that the captain look after
his soldiers" he murmured. "They
are even now all drunk and making
the nuisance, making the familiarity
too, with our women. With my peo-
T~> 0~AS A"~c VA hospitality hIC VET
much respected, but-when men play
the monkey 1t is not always under
stood by our excitable young men. ]
speak in all respect, my captain, and
because I know you are not aware
that this is happening. I would moi
have Don Ricardo know it,
I'm obliged to you" Armstrong
replied curtly. I'll look after those
troopers"
Joaquin lifted his brave new SOM
brero and strolled away toward the
Sanchez house to be ready, at the sig.
nal, to start the wedding march with
Rosita.
There Is more than a hint Of un-
pleasantness in Armstrong; manner
to Joaquin. Is there some sinister
foreshadowing Of the future beneath
his words? Don't miss tomorrow
exciting installment.
Evening star., 1936-03-09
His Best Friend
Told Him

1t was his wife and she told
him the truth. But she didn't say
he had "bad BREATH" Instead, she
said, "My dear, you need E-z
Tablets" A hint to the wise was
sufficient. Don't wait for some.
one to tell you. If you feel slug
gish, headachy, dizzy, or bilious,
due to constipation, you may be
quite sure your breath is telling
others. Get a package Of E-Z
Tablets today. At all good drug
stores. only 25c.
Evening star., 1936-03-09
}!:{!!! !! i? ?!!!ssg &!
MPETEP. 3. .KYNE
THE STORY THUS FAR,
WPETER B.NNE

The young and handsome JOAQUIN
Murietta has. in the year Of 1S48, jour
neyed to the Rancho of Don Ricardo in
Southern California with letters Of In
PRODUCTION. from, his patron. Don Luis.
Ricardo gives him welcome ard employ
en n love afns wn HisrdS ss ss falls
eyes only for Rosita. daughter Of Felipe
Sanchez, the Rancho majordomo. she
accepts his hand in marriage. Joaquin
now goes to San Jose for a few days. where
ne wins So 600 in a gambling game. Re-
turning he receives Ricardos permission
to leave for Suffers Fort. where his mother
and brother are living But first Ricardo
makes plans for the wedding of Joaquin
ties are at their height
Evening star., 1936-03-09
WOMEN TO HELP RULE
TWO TRIBES OF INDIANS
Become Members of Self-Govern.
ing Council at Meeting in
Northern Montana Today.


BY the Associated Press.
FORT BELKNAP. Mont, March 9.
Two women will help rule northern
Montana Indians for the first time
in tribal history.
When the self-governing council Of
ii members holds its first meeting
today, Ruth Creswell will be a repre-
sentative of the Assinniboines. Mrs.
Julia Schulz of the Gros Ventres.
Election returns, which required q
week to gather on the snow covered
reservation, showed the women among
II winners.
Assinniboine and Gros ventre wom-
en- for generations have been lin
tied to the traditional role of home
maker. The council seats were for
their chieftains.
Evening star., 1936-03-09

Germany Championed Democracy.
In war days Germany was the
champion of democracy and of the
integrity Of small nations-to the
Persians.
Evening star., 1936-03-09
Tobacco Monopoly Studied.

Bradl's Federal Council for Foreign
Commerce is studying creation Of an
officially directed monopoly to plant
and export tobacco.