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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
ORIGINAL STEAM-ROLLER

THE steam-roller may not cover
L ground with the speed of an
antelope, but it gets there just the
same.
First of the steam-roller tacti-
clans to appear on the American
political scene was the illustrious
Marcus A. Hanna of Ohio, whose
effective maneuverings behind the
scenes still serve as an outstand-
ing lesson in the political primer.
Steam-roller methods Of attain
ing the objective, which in this
case was the nomination of Will
liam Mckinley for President, were
first utilized by Mark Hanna in the
Republican convention of 1896. And
they succeeded.
Hanna had observed the amaz-
ing switch of delegates to James A.
Garfield in 1880 when the latter
was earnestly and honestly plead
ing the cause of John Sherman of
Ohio. Sherman tried again il. 1888,
this time employing Mckinley as
his convention manager.
At one stage of the proceedings.
the report spread that if Mckinley
would say the word the strength of
the delegates would be thrown to
him. He promptly put an end to
the movement, his vigorous inter-
ruption of the roll-call, for he al
ready had received a vote, ending
with a demand that: ''No dele
gate who would not cast reflection
upon me shall cast a ballot for
me-"
Hanna was impressed, as were
many others. From that day he
moved his support from Sherman,
who had been defeated three times.
and began to groom Mckinley for
the presidency.
The opportunity came in 1896.
When the convention met, only
regular" delegates were seated.
The national committee o.k.'d
them, one by one, by the vote of
IS to IS. And it just happened they
all were Mckinley men.
Newspaper reports of the times
describe the proceedings as a
farce. But at any rate they were
successful for McKinley's princi-
pal opponent was counting the
southern vote, many of whom
could not prove an unbroken chain
of party fealty, and therefore were
not seated.
The result was an outstanding
majority for Mckinley on the first
ballot, Thomas B. Reed of Maine
running tired second, fiattened
under the weight of the original
steam-roller, today an accepted
part of our national politics
@ Western Newspaper Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
BRISBANE
THIS WEEK
Spenders of Yesteryear
Gone With Their Billions
Paris Hotels Empty
England Learns Also

Europe learns that political ex-
periments cost money. England de-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21

More than 25O,OOO people a year
are still visiting the battlefields
of France. Most of them are
French. Then come Belgians,
and Germans take third place in
numbers.
Verdun alone attracted 14,700
Germans last year, though its
poignant associations and historic
forts were the goals of pilgrims
of all nations.
All over northeastern France
nowadays one sees groups of Wis
itors kneeling before shrines,
English, French, American, Ital-
ian, that commemorate the hero
ism and suffering of the years Of
warfare.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
MNGhNM q
@ question:

Custard pies should first be
started to bake in hot oven to
set the crust, then the heat of the
oven should be quickly reduced so
that the custard may cook slowly.
When blankets are washed at
home do not wiring them dry. In
stead hang them outdoors on the
clothesline to dry.
Raisin sauce served on steamed
or baked cottage buildings makes
a good Winter dessert and one
advised for children.
If the chicken is well rubbed in
side and out with a cut lemon be-
fore being cooked it will make the
meat white, juicy and tender.
Leftover cauliflower can be dip
ped in cracked crumbs and egg
and fried in deep fat and served
for luncheon or supper.
Never beat or stir cereals or
rice with a spoon. It makes them
pasty. Use a silver-plated fork.
@ Associated NORTHUMBERLAND Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
uJiIt .
SS.TIIoobiib
NhIv1bD about
Debunking Wars Romance

DeDunklng war ROhndnCO
CANTA MONICA, CALF
~ Mrs. "Bud" Lighton, one OF
the smartest women on this or
any other coast, has started a
symposium of suggestions for the
promotion of national sanity the
next time diplomats or politicians,
prohteers or professional sword
rattlers, or all of these types COM
bined, try to rush country into
futile and uncalled for war -
which classification covers most
wars.
Her peace formula includes these
ideas:
No brass bands whatsoever. No
speech-making by stay at : home
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
Roses Liven Bedspredd

inches and two and two reverse
motifs 4 IA by 5 IL inches. Color
S C h e m es; illustrations of all
stitches needed; material re-
quirements.
Send 15c in stamps or coins
(coins preferred) for this pattern
to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft
Dept, 81 Eighth Ave-, New York,
N. Y.
Write plainly pattern number,
your name and address.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21

cided to prevent
Mussolini taking
Ethiopia, camp
ing along the inn
perial B It'll s h
highway, a n d
controlling Lake
Tana, source OF
Nile water. The
attempt failed.
England backed
out of that situa-
ton, hastily, aft
er her war de-
partment had as
sured our so
called war de-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
Little Things

Little things! Life and death,
prosperity and ruin, happiness and
misery, hang upon little things;
they are like the linch-pin to the
wheel, on which depends the safe
ty of the vehicle; they are like
the rudder to the vast mass which
it guides; like the slender nerves
to the hollow muscles.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21

orators. NO recruit
ing except by men
who have themselves
enlisted for active
service. No b r a s s
buttons. No s h j n y
buckles, no 6 a u d y
regalia. Respect for
the flag and, if nee
essary, all proper de-
tense for it, but no
cheap waving of it
beforehand. No bla-
tant emotional dis
p1oxyc haip0 f,,rpod
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21

With roses as its motif this
newly embroidered bedspread' s
sure of admirers! So is it's en-
broidered bolster, or matching
scarf adorned this speedy way.
Flowers are easy to dc in single,
outline and lazy daisy stitch
their effect truly lovely!
Pattern 1914 contains transfer
pattern of motif 16 IL by 10 IA
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
Louuacious Elmer

LOquaClOuS Elmer
"Elmer - Elmer, do you love
me?"
"I'1 say"
''Do you think I'm beautiful"
"You bet"
"Are my eyes the loveliest
you've ever SEEM"
eyes"
"-my mouth like a rosebud?"
"You know it."
"-and my figure divine?"
"Uh-huh."
"Oh, Elmer, you say the incest
things. Tell me some more"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
SfHdESgl
Enough in One

Enough in One
"There's one thing I like about
that boy of yours, Jones'" said
Smith, after he had patiently lis
tened to the latest achievement of
the child.
whats that?" said the fond
father.
'He isn't a twin"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
I'm and Down

Up and Down
The deep-sea diver was hard at
work on the ocean bed. Suddenly
an urgent voice came over the
telephone which connected him
with the boat above.
whats the matter, chum?" he
asked.
"Come up quickly" he heard.
''The captains just told me the
bloomin' boats sinking"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-08-21
With Variations

A small Negro boy, with a part
in the school entertainment, was
to appear on the platform Quot
ing from the MASTERY "Be not
afraid: it is l." 1t was a scared
bit of dusky humanity which
finally appeared and, with a gulp,
said, Don't git skeered. 'Tain't
nobody but me. Pleasant Hill
Times.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
Kenneth A. SHAW
DIES HERE AT go
Lawyer Was Civilian Disbursing
Officer Overseas During
World War.

Kenneth A. Shaw. so. Of 1899 Le-
cation street. lawyer and for many
years a resident OF this city. died
yesterday In Providence Hospital. He
had been ailing since last Fall and
seriously Ill since June.
Mr.. Shaw had been engaged in
private law practice here for about
three years, after retiring as an at
torney with the general land office in
1898.
During the World War Mr.. Shaw
was turned down for military service,
due to a heart ailment, but later was
sent overseas as a civilian diSbursing
officer under the Treasury Depart
ment. He was native of Chillicothe,
Ohio, and was graduated In law from
Georgetown University.
He belonged to the Masonic fra
ternity and was a member OF Column
bia Commandery, knights Templar,
here. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs Rose S. Shaw.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30
pm. Friday at the Lee funeral home,
Fourth street and Massachusetts, ave-
nue. northeast. Burial will be in
Cedar HilA Cemetery, with Masonic
rites.
Evening star., 1936-08-05

Frank Fowlie, 85-year-old resident
of Clarence, Iowa, worked through the
threshing season pitching grain bum
dies.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
Deaths Reported.

Abrahs nj H. Price. SIS. 1924 Massachusetts
Mary Jaeschke. 81. Sibey Hospital.
Robert N. c. Riker, A. 1870 Newton st.
Emma r. speelman. :. sioley Hospital.
Ella Lewis 20. 1909 18th 81
Nettie M. Martin. SIS. Walter Reed Hos
William L, Ledbetter So rs upshur st.
Fritz Werner. 40. Gallinger Hospital
Max Eek 40 Casualty Hospital
George L. Shipp. :'3 Garfield Hospital
Josephine Mockabee, 26. tuberculosis Hos
Irving johnson. oe Emergency Hospital.
Infant Emory Martin. Sibley Hospital
Infant Joseph Ickes Columbia Hospital
Infant Willis Graeff. Georgetown Hospital
Amelia Giddings, IS. 1918 14th st.
Janette Magruder, Al. Gallinger Hospital.
Vernon Turner. ~. Freedman's Hospital.
Infant Lafayette Artis, Gallinger Hospital.
Infant Henry Starman. Galllnger Hospital.
Infant Sidney Jackson. Gallinger Hospital.
Elizabeth Howe. "a. Home for Aged and
william crabbe. 75. George Washington
Thomas H. Miskell. -. 1852 D st. Sc
Mary Pisciotta. Of, Providence Hospital.
Clara V. Grimes 6:, $50 Keefer pl.
Louisa Cicala, 1918 H st. ne.
Mary J: For6. a., Proridence Hospital
John E. Mccartney. 55. Walter Reed Hos
Barbara Fletcher. 5. children's Hospital.
Louis \, Harris. 20, Gt5a St.
Julia Morris. SIS. 81 st.
Frances Booth. "A. Casualty Hospital.
GLADYS, M. Pendleton. 8. Gallinger Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
MAJ. ERWIN FUNERAL
RITES ARRANGED
Former Chief of Military Person
mel Division Dies in Walter
Reed Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are being
completed today for Maj John M.
Erwin. 40. until recently chief of the
military personnel division, Office of
the chief of ordnance, War Depart
ment
Maj. Erwin, who died yesterday in
Walter Reed Hospital. had completed
several weeks ago a four-year tour of
duty in the Office of the chief of
ordnance and had been on leave prior
to going to his next post at Fort
Leavenworth, Kans.. when he became
i'll.
A native of Fort Douglas, Utah,
Maj Erwin graduated from West
Point Military Academy and was ap-
pointed a second lieutenant of In
fantry. He was promoted to first
lieutenant In 1917 and later trans
ferred to the Ordnance Department.
He was graduated from the Ordnance
School OF Application and subse-
quently was on several tours of duty
here. In 1922 he was graduated with
master OF science degree from
Massachusetts, Institute of Tech
nology.
At one time he served as executive
officer and director of the armament
division. Ordnance Specialists School
at Metuchen. N. j. He was promoted
to captain in 1925 and to major last
June.
Evening star., 1936-08-05

Men and women rode camels In an
artists fete race In Tremblay, France.
Evening star., 1936-08-05

with the Panama Railroad Co.,
with headquarters in New York
City. He came to Washington in 1907,
and the following year went with the
Isthmian Canal Commission, when the
activities of the railroad company
were taken over by it. In 1914 the
commission became known as the Pam
anna Canal.
Mr. Doying had been ailing since
last November and seriously Ill since
June. He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Caroline A. Doying. and two sons,
Arthur C. and Howard H. Doying, both
of this city Mr.. Doying's brother,
Simeon Doying. lawyer. died in New
York July % The brother here was
never told of the death, due to his ILL
ness.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
Garn uf ThankH.

IRENE. The family of the
late IRENE BROADNICK wish to heartily
thank all relatives and friends for their
kind expressions during her illness and
HER HUSBAND. AUSTIN BRcADNIcK.
Evening star., 1936-08-05

neer, was a men,
ber of the Ameri-
can Society OF
Mechanical Engi-
neers, the Ameri-
can Institute of
Electrical Engi-
neers, the Society
of Aut ON o tive
Engineers and the
American Mill
t a ry Engineers.
He also was a
m e m b e r of the
Cosmos Club.
B e g / n ming in
September, 1905.
Mr. DOvinP was
Evening star., 1936-08-05
DOYING FUNERAL
RITES TOMORROW
Inspecting Enineer of the Panama
Canal Was Widely Known
in Profession.

William A. E. Doying, 90. inspecting
engineer of the Panama Canal War
Department agency. who died Monday
at his home. 3700 Massachusetts, ave-
nue.. will be buried tomorrow in Cedar
Hill Cemetery. Funeral services will
be held at 10 am. tomorrow in Hines
funeral home, 2901 Fourteenth street.
Mr.. Doying, a widely known engi-
Evening star., 1936-08-05
NOTED PROFESSOR DIES

DR.. Simon Of Tulane Was Author
ity on Tropical Disease.
NEW ORLEANS, August S (P.-Dr.
Sidney K. Simon, So, professor Of
clinical medicine at Tulane University,
died today after a prolonged illness.
DR.. Simon was author of medical
books on tropical disease and formerly
was chairman of the staff of Touro
Inflrmary here.
Evening star., 1936-08-05

contact during his career here.
Surviving Mrs. Stealey are two
daughters and q son. One of the
daughters, Mrs. George r. Hamlin,
lives here at 1925 Seventeenth street.
The others are Mrs. Fronie Park and
Watterson Stealey. both of Chicago.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
I'm mrnturtant. .

CAMERON. DORA MABEL. In sad but
loving remembrance Of our dear wife and
mother. DORA MABEL CAMERON. who
departed this life one year ago today. Au-
bEVoTED HUSBAND AND CHILDREN. {.
CURRY. MAY. In sad but loving remem-
nrance OF my dear daughter.in-law,
MAY CURRY. who departed this life ten
years ago today. August 5, 1926.
The rolling stones of life roll on,
but still the vacant chair
RECALLS the love. the voice, the smile
VI her who once sat there.
We are never without you.
somes day in perfect Silence
We must the river pass.
But you have never left us,
And when the waves roll past
We know, you will be with us
ana TIe'SRsE Iovfsa MofHEk-fNaLAw. s5fS e. lsstiI
DREsCHER.. ANNIE. In loving remem-
pREscHER Who esas departed m9'as ts life ANE.o I'VE
years ago today. August S. 1884.
A. lpvips pyi1s, mother; me SO $50 good and kind:
For each of us she did her best.
o Lord. grant her eternal rest.
You are not forgotten. loved one.
NOR will you ever be;
AS long as life and memory last
viii 'fi1S@iSH5 LoViSd saes son. F. W. D.
HOPKINS. EMMA BEATRICE. In loving
mSuIOIy VI OuI Qedr aunt, EMMA BEA-
TR1CE HOPKINS: who departed this life
one year ago TO-DAY. August s. 1885.
RAYMoNp 1o0eSP E. AND BEATRICE E.
HOPKINS. EMMA BEATRICE. A tribute
OF love and memory of my dear. devoted
wife. EMMA BEATRICE HOPKINS. who
left me one year ago today, August 5.
1885.
Every day brings, sweet memories.
Every memory brings tear.
Deep within my heart I cherish
Thoughts Of one loved so dear.
So often to your grave I wander.
With flowers to place with loving care;
The one I loved so dearly
Is now peacefully sleeping there.
A darling on earth. a darling in heaven.
Our dear Father above alone knows
He knows ], lost nv best friend
DEVOTED HTsBAND. JOHN p. HOP
KINS.
TAYLOR. SAMUEL. sR.. AND SAMUEL L..
ory of our devoted father SAMUEL TAY-
LOR. Sr.. who died one year ago today,
August 5. 1895, and our brother. SAM
UEL L. TAYLOR, Jr., who died f1ve years
ago. August 8, 1881.
AS the mideve of day.
As their eyes were set to the Upper Nile.
They both died with 2 happy smile:
oMI DAVIS, PERCY. EvERoD AND
ALLAN. A tribute of love
hnsbsnS al2N q s'e 1sao Tho
passed into the great beyond three years
HIS WIFE. ZURA WASHINGTON.
Evening star., 1936-08-05
FUNERAL SERVICES SET
FOR WIDOW OF STEALEY
Last Rites Are Scheduled for
Tomorrow at Elizabeth

Funeral services are to be held to-
morrow at Elizabethtown. KY, for Mrs.
Lollie Sherley Stealey, widow of Col.
Orlando o. Stealey, who for many
years was Washington correspondent
Of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Mrs. Stealey died Monday in Chi
cago. Her husband died in that city
eight years ago after relinquishing his
post here. He was widely known
among members of Congress, the press
and others with whom he came in
Evening star., 1936-08-05

BEACH, ELMER L. On Tuesday August 4.
1925. at the ohssapeake Ohio Hospitaii; i
Clifton Forge Va. ELMER L.; HUSBAND
of Edith Beach. Services at the Joseph
GaWler Sons chapel, 1850 Pa. ave. NV.
oil Thursday. August 4. at . pm. In-
terment Cedar Hill Cemetery.
dsy August 4. Ig3S. at her residence.
3:55 Kanawha st. NV. HARRIET
THYSON wife of the late Or. Albert j.
Carrico and beloved daughter OF Mrs
Leila s Lincoln and mother OF Anne
Csrrico Bacon. Funeral services at her
OILS am: thence to the Shrine of the
Sacred Heart where mass will be offered
at 10 am. Interment Rock Creek Gem
Evening star., 1936-08-05
Straw Hat Exhibited.

A straw hat said to have been worn
by Lafayette on a visit to the United
States after the Revolutionary War is
on view at the New York Historical
Society
Evening star., 1936-08-05
Convicted Slayer Executed.

TRENTON, N. j.. August 5 LP.-
Edward Metelski, convicted of muir
dering State Trooper Warren Yenser,
was executed at State Prison last
night after making final protesta-
ton Of innocence.
Evening star., 1936-12-18
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing.

National-"Othello." at $50 pm.
Earle-"Polo Poe" at 11:05 am,
1:35. 4:25. 7:l5 and 9:55 pm. Stage
shows at l2:45, 3:35, 6;25 and 9:05 pm.
Capitol -" Charlie Chan at the
Opera" at II am. 1:4O, 4:25. tbs
and 9:55 pm. Stage shows at 1880,
$50, $40 and 9:05 pm.
Palace-"Born to Dance" at 11:50
am, 2:2O, 4:45. 7:l0 and 9:35 pm.
BelascO-"Love in Exile" at 1880,
1870, 3:46, 5:54 and 8:02 pm. Life
Edward VIII" at 12:40, 2:48, 4:56,
7:04 and 9:12 pm. Don Quixote," at
1910 pm.
R-K-O Keith's-"We Who Are About
to Die" at 1852 am, 1852, 1852. $50,
1852 and 9:52 pm.
Columbia -" Rose Bowl" at 1855
am, 1855, 3:55, 5:55, 1855 and 9:55
pm.
Metropolitan Theodore Goes
Wild" at IL am, los, 3:l5, $40,
7:30 and 9:40 pm.
RialtO - There's Always Tomor-
row." at 2:1O, 1853, 5:4s, 7:48 and
9:40 pm.
Little Berkeley Square" at II
am, 12:48, 2:36. 4:24, 6;l2, 8 and
9:38 pm
Ambassador-'Lady Be Careful" at
Sis. 8 and GAS pm.
Tivoli-"Three Men on Horse" at
2, 3:55, $50, 7:50 and Gas pm.
Uptown - East Meets West" at
2:30, 4:20, sos, 7:50 and $40 pm.
Howard-"Isle of Fury" at 1890,
$50. 7:05 and 1910 pm. Stage shows
at 2:30, $50 and 9:10 pm.
Evening star., 1936-12-18
~ TRAFFIC 7a
~ CONVICTIONS ] ~

Fred j. Hiley. 1927 Lincoln road
northeast, 80 days.
Raymond z. jackson, ISL street
IS days.
Donald R. Jones, Ballston. Va, II
days.
James M. Kennedy, 2022 South Da-
kota avenue northeast, 80 days.
Patrick Lego. IA Florida avenue
second offense, IS days.
James B. Mallos, sos Roxboro place
80 days.
James A. Mcdaniel. 1015 Rhode Is
land avenue, Is days.
George A. Oplous, 1922 Pennsylvania
avenue, second offense. 30 days.
Emil M. Peterson, lis Sixth street
southeast. 80 days.
Jack Robinson, 1l05 Ninth street, /:
days.
William A. Ryan, r. F. D. No. 2
Landover. Md, 80 days.
John D. Shaw, United States Sol
diers' Home, IS days
Thomas F. Spear, 622 Morton street
second offense, 80 days.
Julian R. Taylor, 1909 N street, sec
ond offense, 80 days.
Frank A. Vericella. AIS Cedar street
second offenSe, 80 days.
James 1. Wahler, 1905 Brothers place
southeast, second offense, revoked.
Gordon Williams, 1864 Eighteenth
street, second offense, IS days.
Evening star., 1936-12-18

always is time If the thing Is worth
while.
THE visit of Wallis Munro, D'Oyly-
Carte Co.'S press representative,
could not be better timed than it is,
with "Othello" in town. Munro, one
of the most looking
men on or off the stage today, has
seen probably more "Othellos"' than
any man alive. He fairly dotes on
them; In fact, upon anything Shake
spearian.
Mr.. Munro likes a number OF things
about Huston's Interpretation of the
Jealous Moor. One Of them happens
to be his makeup. 1t is just right in
color tint, he says. Much better than
that affected by the older "Othellos." ."
1t is when Mr.. Munro speaks OF
Hamlet" however. that one has to
listen. What he thinks of this par
ticular bit Of Shakespeare would send
Leslie Howard and John Gielgud
straight back to modern drama.
X 4 X
A ND: If you like the Southern
accents in Joe E. Browns picture,
thank Joseph King. who's in the film
as Col Hilton. He taught slurs, drawls
and elisions to his associates .. There
is to be an orchestra unit now Of the
Loew's Boys Cadet Band. Prof. Louis
Colangelo, Lyon Village. will organize
and direct Performances last
night. tonight and tomorrow night
will conclude the Fall term of the
National Academy of Stage Training.
Senior students are participating. The
performances, in the academy theater,
are directed by John Mckee. Adelaide
Hibbard and Marion D. Venable .
Rhythm Rhapsody" billed as New
York's newest and fastest musical
revue is the Howard Theaters stage
feature starting today. isle of Fury
Is the screen attraction :. La Guerre
des Valses," French musical finn. will
be shown at Pierce Hall tomorrow
evening at o'clock Interested
amateurs are invited to participate
in open try-outs which the Montgom-
cry Players are holding tonight in
Somerset. Md. Chevy Chase school.
The play, third of the season, is
Ibsen's Pillars of Society" The
latest talking picture Of Palestine,
This Is the Land" will be shown
Sunday night at the Jewish Com
munity Center GonZaga High
School students will present THE
Merchant of Venice" Sunday after
noon and Monday night on the stage
Of the College Theater, 80 I street
northwest.
Evening star., 1936-12-18

ft tS apparent IN glance dI CuIIeHI
billings for the week when every one
generally is supposed to have neither
the time, nor the money, nor the mood
for entertainment.
Instead of turning out the lights
and going home, or going Christmas
shopping, Steve Cochran is keeping the
National Theater open with what
promises to be one of the laughs OF
the season, Boy Meets Girl"
Born to Dance" Is entering sec
ond week at the Palace. AS M-G-M's
most mammoth Of all musicals, way
would have been found to avoid show
ing it at the Christmas season just a
few years ago. It would have been on
the theory, of course, that such pic
ture should not be wasted on the nor
nnally small holiday audience. The
theory now has given way to another
namely, that if the right fare is Of
fered the public will find way to get
to it regardless of how busy or finan-
cially pressed 1t may be.
CTARTING at Warner Bros Earle
~ today is the Joe E. Brown picture,
"Polo Joe" Here again tradition Is
challenged for the man with the trans
continental mouth would not ordi-
narily be wasted on this particular
period. His name on the marquee is
designed to keep citizens from getting
by without dropping in for pleasant
break in the shopping spending grind
Up at R-K-O Keith's. Hardie Mea-
kin will tell you. sotto voice, there were
some traditionalists who opposed the
idea of shooting I'VE Who Are About
to Die" at Christmas shopping crowds
They were overridden, but they won't
give up on the rightness of their posi-
ton until the box-office receipts are
counted on Christmas eve.
Charlie Chan" this time at the
opera, and bulwarked by George
Beatty on the stage, is Loew's Capitol's
bid for the time of busy buyers; for
time taken from the famous last
minute rush The same company's
Columbia Theater is offering a new
film. Pose Bowl" when it might have
limited 1tSeI 10 SecoHu-IuH plCluIe
had 1t not been for the new spirit OF
show-us We can t-get-them-
The mood of the thing has infected
even the Washington Civic Theater,
presenting now the best play of its
season. The Petrifled Forest" its
current offering, will be played to-
night and tomorrow at Wardman
with as much confidence as If Christ
mas were a Fourth of July's distance
away.
The idea, Of course, Is that there