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Evening star., 1936-05-03
SELASSIE MINISTERS
REPORTED FLEEING
Emperor to Be Treated Courte.
ously in Djibouti, Paris
Officials Say.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PARIS, May 2-The French Lega-
tion in Adds Ababa informed its
government tonight that Emperor
Halle Selassie's cabinet ministers were
fleeing southwest from Adds Ababa
by automobile.
The legation reported that the min
lsters were expected to 60 to Coral, so
miles southwest of Adds Ababa.
'(Gorai should not be confused with
Gorrahei, the southern Ethiopian
city near Dolo)
The imperial archives of Ethiopia
were loaded in automobiles accom-
panying the ministers.
French officials said Selassie would
be treated with "the utmost cour-
tesy" at Djibouti if he chooses to
60 that far in the train" from Adds
Ababa.
The question was raised in Paris
tonight whether the Emperor, as COM
mander in chief of the Ethiopian
armies. should be interned, as pro-
Vided by international law. when he
steps on foreign soil, but officials said
he would first be considered as
chief of state, a status allowing free
dom Of movement.
French sources suggested that the
Emperor's sudden decision to quit
Adds Ababa resulted from opposition
he had encountered In recent confer
ences with his ministers, army chiefs
and feudal lords.
Evening star., 1936-05-03

pies, have from time to time ac-
ouainted them with pictures and
print, cameras, firearms, scientific
instruments. utentils and numerous
other articles that were either directly
or indirectly Of American devising.
Look next to the peoples high in the
scale of civilization. Not one Of these
but is indebted to America for a
thousand and one articles and instru-
mentalities that meet their daily
needs and supply their comfort. When
they work and when they play.
whether they study or travel, in their
commerce and communications, Amer
lea aids them.
Indebted to America.
The foreigner who mines coal. or
mans a train, or drives an automobile,
or operates a loom. or harvests his
grain, Is almost certain to use an
American invention in the perform
ance of his task.
II he types a letter or telephones
or telegraphs a message he must
make a draft on American genius,
for the typewriter, the telephone and
the telegraph are all among the con-
tributions made by the United States
to the worlds convenience.
The newspaper or book this for
eigrer reads is likewise pretty sure
to have been printed or illustrated by
means Of machines and methods Of
American invention. Finally, when
he seeks amusement at the movies,
he is once again beholden to the
ingenuity of the Yankees-flrst, for
the electric lamp that illumirates the
theater; next for the pictures that
act for him, and then for the re-
production Of the voices.
But the chief benefciaries OF the
American patent system are, of course.
the American people themselves. From
birth to death they are never free
from their obligation to it. They
owe to it in some manner or measure
Evening star., 1936-05-03

Sunday Movies in England.
Rural districts Of England are to
have their first Sunday movies.
Evening star., 1936-05-03

ventors the exclusive right to their
writings and discoveries" has been
achieved.
The encouragement and protection
given to inventors has brought re-
wards to many of their number, but
1t has also benefited the whole Ma
tion by increasing the wealth, foster
ing the culture, and-whatever may
be said to the contrary rotwithstand-
ing-enhancing the welfare and the
happiness of vast number of the
human family.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
Slogan Contest
Two Tickets to Cham
pionship Fight to Be
Given to Winner.

Are you good at writing slogans?
Then try your hand at this.
Maj. Ernest w. Brown, superintend-
ent of police. today offered two choice
seats to the world championship box
ing contest to be staged May II at
Griffith Stadium between Freddie Mil
Ter, featherweight champion. and
Petey Sarron. to the person submitting
the best slogan for the Metropolitan
Police Boys Club.
The rules are simple. Just write
slogan of not more than IL words
which. in your opinion. expresses the
Ideal relation between the policeman
and the youth of Washington.
Send In as many slogans as you
wish. Address them to the Boys Club
Slogan Editor of The Star.
James E. Collif1ower. president of
the Boys Clubs; Maj. Brown, founder
of the organization, and Laurence E.
Rubel, chairman of publicity for the
s135,000 campaign for the clubs. are
the judges.
Get your slogans in early. The con-
test closes at noon. Saturday. May
O. The winner will be announced In
nsxt Sundays Star.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
SELASSIE RUMORED
ON WAY TO GENEVA
May Make Dramatic Appeal to
League to Save Shattered
Empire.
By the Associated Press.

GENEVA. May 2-League OF Ma
tions quarters speculated today
whether Emperor Halle Selassie, re.
ported fleeing from Ethiopia, might be
on his way to Geneva
In some quarters it was suggested
the King of Kings would attend the
May Ii meeting of the League Coun-
Gil to make a dramatic and personal
appeal for help against the conquer
ing legions OF Italy.
Since last Year, when the Italians
began their steady advance toward
Adds Ababa, Halle Selassie has con-
sistently begged the League, of which
Ethiopia is a member, to give its as
sistance toward stopping Mussolini's
men.
The League responded with the
declaration of economic and financial
sanctions against Italy, but the for
ward march was not noticeably i'm.
peded.
Now. the suggestion runs, the EN-
peror my try to bring his personal pow
ers Of oratory to bear upon the powers
i'll an attempt to save the last vestiges
Of his shattered empire.
The Emperor would be received. said
League officials, as the legal represent
atiye Of member state.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
BOYS CLUB DRIVE
OPENS TOMORROW
S135,0O0 Goal in TWo-Week
g Campaign-CoIIifIower
Is Chairman.

A city-wide drive to curb juvenile
delinquency In Washington will get
under way tomorrow with the launch
ing Of the campaign to raise Sl35,000
for the Metropolitan Police Boys Club.
The campaign will cover two-week
period, the first half of which will be
devoted to solicitation among business
men and women. James E. Colli-
flower, president Of the youth organ
ization, is chairman Of the Campaign
Committee.
Funds raised will be used TO erect
permanent boys clubs in the three
sections of the city in which clubs now
are located, and for construction of a
club for colored youths at 432 w street.
Camp Is Planned.
In addition, a Summer camp is to
be located on 40-acre tract OF land
at Tall Timbers, Md, near Piney
Point. The balance of the funds will
be utilized for maintenance and op-
Grafton of the clubs this year.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty. vice
chairman Of the campaign in charge
of women's activities, has announced
list of speakers available for meet
ings of womens organizations during
the campaign.
Commissioner HaZen heads the Spe-
cial Gifts Committee on which Supt.
of Police Ernest w. Brown. Joseph
H. Hines, Morris Cafritz and James
A. Sullivan also will serve.
Mai. Brown. founder of the organiza-
ton, has emphasized the Importance
of these clubs in reducing juvenile
crime. Since the organization OF the
fifth precinct club a few years ago,
arrest of youths in that area have de-
creased "A per cent. Reductions have
been noted in the fourth and eleventh
precincts, also. where the other clubs
are located.
Headquarters in Willard.
Campaign headquarters have been
stablished in the Willard Hotel.
Directors of the Boys Club. who are
leading the campaigners, include
Carter Barron, Maurice BSgyer, Fred
Bucholz, DR.. j. Rozier BiggS, Vincent
Hallahan. Thomas A. Cantwell. DR..
Claude Caylor, Ted Church, Charles
A Corcoran. Harry Cunningham, Rev.
w. L. Darby, J. E. Davies, Admiral
j. r. Defrees. Arthur Detitta, William
p. Emo, Selden Ely. E. B. Eynon,
Michael Flynn, Robert V. Fleming,
Admiral Cary T. Grayson, c. E. CALI
her, Leslie c. Garnett, George Garrett,
DR.. NJ. G. Gibbs. DR.. Leon S. Gordon,
Granville Guide, Bernie Harter, Harry
Hites, Col. Kenyon Joyce, Eugene
jacobson, A. P. KaSmer, r. J. Kemp
Sylvan King. William King. Oliver
Owen Kuhn, Gordon Leech. Leroy
Mark. Dr.. Sterling Mead, Lowell Mel
lett Sergt. John P Meshkoff, Kirk
Miller. w. C. Miller. Charles P. L.
Morgan. E. J. Murphy, Richard Nc
Cam. Bryan Morse, A. G. Newlyer,
Mrs Eleanor Patterson, John j. Pay
cite, L. A. Payne, Shirley Povich, Ernie
Pyle, John A. Remon, Fred j. Rice, j.
M. Schaffer, Melvin Sharpe, Edward
D. Shaw. William c. Shelton, John
Shoemaker, DR.. Abram Simon, Harry
P. Sommerville, Denman Thompson,
Harry Viner and DR.. Charles Stanley
White.
Evening star., 1936-05-03

tires, self-starter, transmission gear,
electric lamps, heaters, radio, etc.
Similar evolutions have marked the
emergence and refinement Of other
inventions, notably the telephone, the
electric motor, the linotype, the elec-
trical refrigerator.
We may confidently predict, I
thirck. that American inventiveness
will be more rapid and revolutionary
in the next few decades than it has
been thus far in our $50 years Of
national existence. Every new and
important invention not merely quick
ems, it actually recessitates still fur
ther inventions.
Doubtless some of the ancient CIV
ilizations, such as those Of Egypt,
Assyria. and China, produced many
useful inventions, capable Of higher
development and wider adaptation,
but these are lost because those people
had no arrangement or practice such
as we have in our patent system for
perpetuating, improving and supple
menting the discoveries Of each sue
ceeolng generation, thereby assuring
the growth and synthesis OF the arts,
sciences and mechanics.
Preserved Early Inventions.
Our system has preserved the earli-
est Of the inventions made by our own
people and those Of other lands; it
has kept what is old that this might
inspire the new: it has established
a treasury on which the world may
make drafts for what remains use
full long after it has ceased to be
novel.
There is thus an unmistakable re-
lation OF cause and effect between the
American patent system and the fruit
fulness and importance of American
invention. The purpose Of the franz
ers Of the Constitution to promote
the progress Of science and useful arts
Evening star., 1936-05-03

American invention. has traversed the
skies of Africa, Asia, South America
and the islands Of the farthest seas.
filling the natives with dread and
wonder.
But the sight OF American planes
is not of course, the only contact
these aboriginak have had with the
handiwork of America, inspired and
rewarded by our patent system.
Missionaries. explorers and traders
and the functionaries of government
claiming sovereignty over these peo-
Evening star., 1936-05-03
u. S. Patent System Inspires
and Nurtllres Natiue Genius
Commissioner Tells How
Office Affects Lires
of World.
Coe Predicts american
InrentiOnS to Be
More Rapid.

Two million patents hare been
issued by the United States Patent
Office. There also are about
$500, 900 foreign patents on file
there. To determine Uhether
ne,u patent shall be granted, a
search has to be made OF these
$500, 900 patents-a job requiring
6S7 trained examiners and q cleri-
cal force OF 647..
The commissioner OF patents,
Conuay P. Coe, has prepared the
tolloUing article tor the Associated
Press, describing ho,G fdr-reaching
aud important are the Uorks OF
inrentiUe genius OF Americans to
the entire Uorid.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
BY CONWAY P. COE,

United States Commissioner OF Patents.
written for the Associated Press
Hundreds of millions OF mankind
are in some way affected every day
of their lives by the past and present
activities of the United States Patent
Office.
We know that the airplane, an
Evening star., 1936-05-03
Sickness in Scotland.

Workers of Scotland lost 1880, 600
days through sickness last year, says
@ Health Department report just is
sued, and rheumatism, influenza and
gastric troubles we're the most COM
mon complaints.
Evening star., 1936-05-03
FORMER WORKER HERE
DIES IN RICHMOND
Irving Goodwin, Found in State
of Semi-Starvation; Succumbs
at City Home.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND. Va, May "A man
who gave his name as Irving Goodwin
of Washington died here early today
Of heart trouble which Richmond au-
thorities said was aggravated by semi
starvation.
Dressed in frayed clothing, Goodwin
was picked up at Chamberlayne and
Baker streets last night in a badly
emaciated condition. He was so weak
and i'll he could hardly answer
questions.
At the City Home, he told Supt.
Thomas B. Morton he formerly worked
in a Washington restaurant His
hands showed signs Of hard toll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
ALHAMBRA

"Broadway lEostess~ First Na- tional's rollicking new musical com. edy drama, starring Wini Shaw and Phil Began, with thrilling high lights, catchy music and mammoth spectacles, will open at the AlhaEa- bra theater tomorrow with an aiA star cast.
 The story treats of life on tho Great White Way, particularly the night clubs and the palatial gam. bling halls. It is the story of lit- tie country girl who goes to the big city to make good in theatrical work.
 She finds 1t . tough job to crash Broadway, however, until she meets 0 big shot gambler, who puts her over In big way and makes her the toast of the bright light district.
 The added feature is "One-Way Ticket" starring Lloyd Nolan, Peggy Conklin and Walter Connolly. "One- Way Ticket" is the story of 6 young, rebillious convict who falls in love with the daughter of the prison guard. Faced with the prospect of losing her when she decides to 90 to college, No. 27il7, played by Lloyd Nolan, conceals himself in her trunk and makes good his escape. Discovering him thus, and unwill- ing to lose him, Peggy Conklin, the prison officials daughter, leaves the school and the two run off and get married.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08

False Pretenses," the Chester field picture which was shown for the first time locally at the New Garden theater yesterday, seemed to please the audience quite as much as 1t did your reviewer. There's a very genial atmosphere about this new comedy that keeps your spirits pu and your hurnor running along in pleasant channels.
 In False Pretenses," you have Irene Ware entering the enchanted portals of the rich, having just left her lowly station as 8 waitress. Irene has Q plan to get ahead fast and make money while she is doing 1t, and, in this latter aim, she Is sec onded by Sidney Blackmer, who ale though born with 6 silver spoon in his mouth. has pawned 1t in order to make room for Q much needed hamburger on roll. Together they concoct Q scheme that seems fool- proof and would be, were 1t not for the blunderings of Ed Cargan, e truck driver, who loves Irene and hates to see her waste her talents on the idle rich. The new film sparkies with fun. Besides the mem bers of the cast already mentioned who contribute much to the general amusement, there are Russell Hop- ton, Betty Compson, Ernest Wood. and Lucy Beaumont, who add their share to the gleeful occasion. Charles Lamont proves again that he's 6 swell comedy director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
CAPITOL.

Marking her promotion to the top rank in films with . performance that gets the utmost entertainment value out of Q rich romantic cofn- edy role, Ginger Rogers makes her debut as e solo star tomorrow In m Person" at the Capitol theater.
 From the pen of Samuel Hopkins Adams, "In Person" concerns an egotistical and temperamental screen star suddenly transformed into @ quaking lass when she IS mobbed by a crowd of admirers. Donning disguise and seeking Q nerve cure, she persuades George Brent, a perfect stranger, to have her as his guest at his mountain lodge. She falls in love with him, but simultaneously reverts to 8 domineering celebrity.
 Her frantic efforts to lure Brent into marriage, while he tried to change her into Q normal human being by remaining indifferent. reaches an unexpected climax in an ultra modern version of shotgun" wedding.
 The companion feature Is "Bar % Rides Again, starring William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy, Jean Rouverol and Jimmy Ellison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
STATE TO OFFER
 NEW SMASH HIT
Magnificent ObsessiOn'' Starring Irene Dunne,
 Opens This Afternoon

Magnificent Obsession," the picture that is breaking records throughout the nation, comes to Warner Brothers State theater to- day direct from triumphant four weeks engagement ct c Hart ford, Conn, theater.
 Beautiful Irene Dunne and hand some Robert Taylor have the lead- ing roles in this production which rings up the curtain on the dawn of . new era in motion picture history.
 Seldom has the screen present. ed g more touching motion picture than this, filled as 1t is with heart- quickening drama and delightful comedy-a skilfull blending of light and shade, revealing the story of the compelling power of . great love. Here, indeed, Is Q picture which will be remembered for years as an outstanding ex. ample of screen artistry.
 The charming Miss Dunae plays the greatest role of her career, and her performance even excels those of "Cimarron" and Back Street.. During a part of the pie ture she is blind, and her experi- ences will bring tears to the eyes of almost everyone in the audi ence. Taylor is revealed as Q dra- fnatic actor of exceptional ability and fully justified Hollywood's ari- nouncement that this handsome young man is the most important screen discovery of the year. Scenes between these two are pre- sented with stirring dramatic qual- ities. Others in the cast who do especially good work are Charles Butterworth whose comedy is de. lightful: Betty Furness, Sara Ha. den, Gilbert Emery, Ralph Mor- gan, Cora Sue Collins, Henry Ar- meta and Arthur Preacher.
 Mgr. Julia Smith has booked another impressive surrounding program to accompany 1t.
 Wednesday brings the biggest Bank Mite" of them ell. There are $50 reasons why you should make plans to attend either the State or Strand theater on this night. Being Q holiday, evening prices will prevail at both thea- ters from opening to closing hour. "The Lady Consents" with Ann Harding and Herbert Marshall also Seven Keys to Baldpate" with Gene Raymond and Margar- ct Callahan will be shown at both theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
ROSE MARIE AT
 POLES TODAY
Story of Canadian Grand Opera Singer Stars
 Jeanette Mcdonald

In Q production sweeping with song and scented with romance, Jeanette Macdonald and Nelson Eddy, those celebrated co-stars of Naughty Marietta" came to the screen of the Poli theater this af- ternoon in the well-known charac- ters of the light opera, Rose Ma rie."
 Under their magic spell the full beauty of "The Indian Love Call" Rose Marie, I Love You" "song of the Mounties," and other clas- sics from the Herbert Stothart- Rudolf Friml score, live again.
 Filmed almost entirely out-of. doors, in the mountain n-lake coun- try of the Sierra Nevadas, the pro- duction is @ pictorial sensation. Glimmering lakes, towering peaks, dangerous passes, al the beauty of nature, serves as background for the romantic saga of the Great Northwest.
 "Rose Marie" is the story of 0 canadian grand opera singer who travels incognito into the backwoods regions in search of her brother, a criminal from justice.
 Also searching for the brother is Sergeant Bruce, of the Royal Can- adian Mounted Police. They meet and fall in love, until she realizes the mission of the other.
 The crashing climax and poig- nant ending of the story will be rec membered long after most pictures are forgotten.
 One of the outstanding se- quences is the Totem Pole In- dian Dance, the grotesque sci mounted on Q sandpit extending into Q broad lake. Peopled by more than Q thousand dancers, lav. ish in costume, with music thrill ingly beautiful, 1t sets a new high for effect photography and spec tacular direction.
 A strong supporting cast assists Miss Macdonald and Eddy in Rose Marie" among them being James Stewart as the criminal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
 IN STRAND FILM
The Littlest Rebel,' Story of Civil War, to Play for
 Four Days

Here's Q special announcement for patrons of Warner Brothers Strand theaterl Starting today the Strand begins Q four day engagement of dynamic little Shirley Temple in "The Littlest Rebel', Q grand story of the Civil war. Please note that the picture will play the Strand to- day, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday only.
 Because of its dramatic sus- perlee and its many scenes of ten- der pathos, "The Littlest Rebel' gives Shirley her first real oppor- tunity as Q dramatic actress, while her capacity for song, dance and laughter never fails to Rstonish and delight audiences.
 John Boles and Karen Morley plays Shirley's parents, while Jack Holt is cast as the gallant Union officer who attempts to aid Shir- lay and her father in an escape after her mother succumbs to the rigors of war.
 The dramatic force of the pie ture is heightened by the inter- ludes of song and dance. Bill Rob- ison, the lovable champion of tap dance, again assists little Shirley in Q series of intricate and de- lightful foutines. Her songs, in- cluding that beautiful classic, "Tf All Thy Endearing Young Charms" are highlighted by new number Polly SWolly Doodle" by Sidney Glare and B. c. Desylva, who also served aS assistant producer on the picture.
 on the same program starting tomorrow will be 1.-TWO Fisted" the story of Q couple of muggs punch-drunk with love for Q brace of society girls. Lee Tracy is seen in the featured role supported by Roscoe Karns, Gall Patrick and Kent Taylor.
 Wednesday, Lincoln's birthday, the Strand will join with the State in again presenting Bank Mite" but with this change. The States double feature program will also be shown ct the Strand at both matinee and evening performance es and evening prices will be in effect from opening to closing.
 Thursday brings an all new show headlined by "Splendor" with Mir fam Hopkins, Joel McCrea and Paul Cavanaugh. The companion feature will be Millions Tn The Air" Q riotous tale of what goes on behind the scenes of Q big radio stations amateur hour broadcast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
CARROLL.

"In Person" starring Ginger Rog- CTS and George Brent opens tomor- row at the Carroll theater.
 A comedy-drania packed with fascinating situations, "In Person. focuses on an arrogant, pampered screen celebrity. She is temporarily transformed into c meek, nerve. wracked lass when she Is tnobbed by admirers. She hides her 'loveli- ness behind Q disguise and seeks SC. clusion in c sympathetic strangers log cabin.
 Eventually she falls in love with him, but he is 50 annoyed by hel egotism that not even the revela- ton of her identity can make him warm to her. The story finds much humor in Miss Rogers frantic at- tempts to lure her host into Q pro- posai, with her campaign of charm and stratagern climaxing in Q novel shotgun wedding.
 The added attraction is '"Show Them No Mercyl" starring Rochelle Hudson, Cesar Romers. Bruce Cabot and Edward Norris.
 In "show Them No Mercy" Ro. nero is the brains" of Q criminal mob. The picture which depicts America's fight to exterminate this breed of criminal, centers its plot and excitement about the predica- ment of young lovers who gre trapped in @ manhunt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-08
YALE CLUB PICKS SCOTT PRESIDENT
Yale Football Coach Gives
 1. Illustrated Talk at Wa
 { = terbnry Club

:, At an affair attended by more than 100 graduates last night at
 .'the Waterbury club, George e. Scott .pf the class of '24, was elected pres-
 .ident of the Yale club of the Naug-
 ..htuck valley. The feature of the evenings meeting was Q review of
 . the lo35 football season by "Ducky"
 Pond. The talk given by the Yale
 coach was given along with moving pictures of games of last season. | The other ocers elected were: First vice-president, Barrow Hem- 3nway; second vice-president, Don- 'ald 0rannisg: secretary and treas- ..'urer, J Warren Upson: assistant secretary and treasurer, J. Milton Burrali: alumni advisory board, l.. F. sperry, Donald Tuttle; executive committee. Dr. Edward H. Kirsch- baum, Thomas B. Fisher. and Mer- win camp; scholarship committee.
 70. P. Cook, pr. Charles L. Larkin, and Dutton Noble.