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Evening star., 1937-08-22

Tompkins Crossing, Aug
Dearest Bess,
We arrived in this quiet little villal
afternoon. Muggsie, whom you haven't !
ages, is just four and most fearfully pref
dear. Everyone falls in love with her at
The hotel man did and was quite upset t
one of the villagers had bought up all hi
of certified milk assured him that N
would survive till morning when fres
comes in. must close, dear 1t just cd
to me that I've not seen or heard MuggsI
long time and had better see what she s II
Love, |
Tompkins Crossing, Auguy
Darling Bess,
My letter of yesterday was interrupt
my having to 60 and look for my Muggs1
had vanished. The hotel man knew not1
her l got very frightened. foolishly p4
and hurried hither and thither calling |
found her at last, cuddling lovely your.
sian cat by gate at the roadside.
She informed me that mice man" had
it to her and was gone to fetch it somd
And she had hardly spoken when man
out of the house with a basket containid
quarts of certified milk He went very
seeing me- But when told him that mt
couldn't accept such lovely cat from 81
he gave me the most arrogant stare, aa
as to say that it was not my business I
goes to show what captivating child Nj
is. Whether it was that was so out of /
or so relieved to have found Muggsie, l
Just know, but it ended with his accomps
US back to the hotel. He must be an a
eccentric man. don't you think, buying CO
milk and buying it in such a quantity,
cat? Must 90, dear. Love, l.
San Francisco, Aug
Dearest Nell,
What letter to write me after such
silence! Not word about yourself! ! am
terested in your Muggsie, as you should
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Photoplays in Washington Theaters This Week
Wednesday

Edward Arnold in
Come and Get It."
Charles Starrett in
"Dodge City Trail"
Evening star., 1937-03-07

Queen" This run has been used many
times since Miss Frederick wore 1t in
the original production, and 1t never
could have survived the wear and tear
had it not been made Of the finest
materials available.
IRON the costumes in stock" 1t
will be interesting next to visit
the women's dressmaking department.
On the way you will pass through the
tailor shop, OF interest to both men
and women, as not only are all mems
costumes, modern and period, uni
forms. capes and coats made here,
but women's tailored garments, such
as riding and other sport clothes, are
turned out in daily dozens from this
department. At least so workers are
employed here, each skilled in some
particular line. Drafting, cutting,
measuring, fitting and sewing continue
from early morning until late at night,
and if one could spend q day behind
one of the machines. just watching
the passing show, he would see many
Evening star., 1937-03-07

Of Hollywood's most famous stars
arrive for measurements or fittings.
To appreciate the lavishness Of the
costumes one sees upon the screen, a
visit to the dressmaking department Is
indispensable. A word of praise must
be said for the young woman in charge
here, as it requires the executive abil-
ity of an Army general and the pa
tience Of q Job to carry out the daily
orders which begin pouring in as early
as $50 in the morning. From is to 20
machines are buzzing constantly. ruff
fling, tucking, hemming and stitching
on chiffons, satins, broadcloths and
velvets. Here not only are women's
garments made, but all the shirts,
neckwear and linens used by actors In
all costume and period plays.
Evening star., 1937-03-07

are even lovelier in reality than they
appear in the films. Nothing is spared
in their production. Recently, this
company, which at present is turning
out material for over a dozen Of the
years forthcoming pictures, has sent
to Warner Brothers very remarkable
costume. It is q richly embroidered
satin gown of the time of the En-
press Josephine, every bead of which
has been sewn on by hand. 1t was
first used number of years ago in
the Divine Lady" featuring lovely
Corinne Griffith, and it is now worn
by lady Of Napoleon's court in this
years release, Anthony Adverse"
Incidentally, several hundred cos
tunes were made by the company for
this play.
Not far from the wardrobe con-
tanning the nurse uniforms from the
White Parade" is a shelf upon which
rests q handsome ruff of real lace
made specially for Pauline Frederick,
several years ago, in her successful
screen version of Elizabeth the
Evening star., 1937-03-07
costumes-these were the uniforms
made for the picture, white Parade"

costumes-these were the uniforms
made for the picture, white Parade"
INCIDENTALLY, you may ask, why
are the costumes returned after
being used in the picture? Almost
all of the costumes specially designed
for a particular play, are merely
rented from the costume company by
the picture corporations. OF course,
it is necessary to pay a sufficient re-
muneration to the house of the manu-
facture Of special costumes to insure
the manufacturer of a coverage and
profit, but after the costumes have
been used in q picture, they are the
property Of the manufacturer. He is
then at liberty to rent the used cos
tunes to other studios or producers.
Frequently, a costume Is used for
many years. For that reason, it is
necessary to use only the finest Of
materials. I do not believe the major
ity Of people who watch the actors
appear upon the screen in such beauti-
full costumes, realize that the garments
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Radio Program Insured.

GLADYS SWARTHOUTS singing
on the air is now insured. Her
sponsor has taken out s50,000 pol
icy against her missing a broadcast.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Tuesday

Edward Arnold in
Come and Get It" "
Charles Starrett in
Dodge City Trail"
Grace Moore and
Cary Grant in
when You're in
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AWARDS MADE
ON NEWS TIPS

Wide awake tipSterS in last
weeks Times newstip contest will
find their cash awards in the mail
box this week.
The winners include the in.
former of the Mattson kidnap sus-
pect arrest in Harrisonburg, Va,
and the person who phoned in the
first tip on the death Of a woman
when struck by an auto trailer.
Accident stories during the week
were profitable for the informers
of mishaps in Potomac Yards,
Alexandria, the overturned bus
near Beltsville, derailed baggage
car at Berwyn, and an auto acct
dent near Naylor Road and the
District line.
Tipsters also won prizes for sub
hitting reports on a 5-foot 3-inch
hawk shot down by a 13-year-old
boy, and the news of the elevator
stalling in the Washington Monu-
ment at the 290-foot level. Infor-
nation on the Gibson Island club
house fire, the death Of a Agar
old boy after eating poison tablets
which he thought to be candy,
and the return of a missing Capt.
tai manicurist also won prizes.
Last weeks rains and flood were
occasions for filing winning tips
in The Times office. Prizes went
to informers of drownings in the
Anacostia River. the C. & o.
Canal, at North Beach, Md, and
in a creek bordering Deane st.
N. E. News of the railroad wash
out on the B. & o. line between
Hyattsville and Potomac Yards
also won prize.
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GAS CO, HEARING
OPENED, CLOSED

The Public Utilities Commission,
without a single member Of the
commission present, today form
ally opened a public hearing on
rates charged by the Washington
Gas Light Company, and imme'
diately adjourned until $50 a. m
September 8.
James L. Martin, executive sec
rotary of the commission, was dele
gated by the commission to open
and adjourn the hearing.
The request for. the adjourn
ment was made by E. Barrett
Prettyman, former corporation
counsel and now one Of the gas
company's attorneys. The delay
was occasioned by absence on
vacation Of many on moth the
commission and the company
staffs.
Changes in the gas rates are
fixed by a sliding scale adopted
nearly two years ago. Little re
duction in rates is expected to be
made this year, but will be effec
tive as of September /.
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By Robert C0no0ay

demand, yet they can't, in view Of the Presidents
silence on the subject, throw cold water on the
proposition. The result is deity written acknowl
they mean anything, that the question is one
which will be taken up when and if it officially
arises. Until then let the Republicans and reac
tionaries do the guessing
Latest enemy to demand that F. D. r. publicly
announce that he doesn't intend to seek third
term came yesterday from Republican Chairman
John Hamilton, who is said to face pending bat
mentary on HamitonS effort to smoke out Roose
welt was a solemn wink from Presidential Secre.
tary Marvin H. Mcintyre.
The Presidents veto of Socalled Gold Star
Mothers Bill was accompanied by statement,
pointing out that it was to replace money pre-.
viously provided for by Congress and diverted
from the original use to Hquidate Indebtedness
against Pershing Hall, the American Legion war
memorial in Paris. Despite the Government
money thus used, however, title to the memorial
has not been made over to Uncle Sam. Yet Con.
gresS voted replacement fund of $294,5S2 pre-
sumably for use in aiding and assisting destitute
or unemployed veterans and their dependents
Denies Claim to Fund
Besides the Gold Star Mothers, other organi-
were the American War Mothers, the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Vet
Grams Of the World War.
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Street Car
Shoun

There was a street car off the
tracks near Fifteenth and z Streets
Northwest today.
But it was far from a wreck. It
was one Of the new streamlined
street cars OF the Capital Transit
Company on public exhibition.
Forty-five of the cars, which cost
$4,000 each, will soon be put in
operation by the company.
Two veteran car operators ex-
planned the workings of the car to
crowds who stopped to make an
inspection. Many tried out the
new safety doors, equipped with
big pieces of soft rubber to prevent
injury if one slams on a passengers
foot or hand in alighting or board
ing.
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Cat to Celebrate
Ripe Old Age of 18

There's to be plenty Of chicken
and chocolate ice cream in today'S
menu for Snookie, a black and
white Persian tomcat, who has
just attained the ripe old age Of 10.
The pet of Mrs. H. M. Smith,
of 704 Third st. N. w., Snookie is
the same as ever, except that his
senses of smell and sight are q
trifle dimmed. He was stolen
from his master while just a young
kitten during a vacation at At
lantic City, but made his way back
home from Ardmore, Pa, after
only three weeks on foreign" soil.
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The Listening Post By Carlisle Bargeon

shines over Mr.. Roosevelt all the time. He
doesn't have to do thing about the worst
liability he had. The liability itself spreads it
that he and Mr.. Roosevelt are rapidly drifting
apart.
It is also funny about the crop loans bringing
him back into the Souths good favor. The
Southern Senators and members Of the House
had virtually to force these loans. The Pres
dent wanted to trade. But down South, our
operatives report, they aren't ones to go into de-
tails. Mr.. Roosevelt is making the loans, there
fore he is the one whose detectives they should
approve. even if he does make mistakes.
But it doesn't follow, according to our in
formation, that those members who opposed him
on the Supreme Court issue or on the wages
and hours bill are in trouble at all. They were
guarding the President against his mistakes
Unless they were particularly nasty, or let them.
selves be put in the position of being against the
President on general principles, unless they just
appeared downright ornery, then they needn't
worry about their jobs.
Might Force Trade
A situation such as this, however, must make
the President feel mighty bad. Apparently the
SouthernerS love him only for his money and are
so lacking in gratitude that they won't give him
the things he wants. Now he's particularly
anxious to win out on that Supreme Court bust.
ness, because history will show him in very bad
light If he doesn't. To go down in history as
the man who attempted to pack the Supreme
Court won't be so good. If he could succeed,
then it would be different story. History treats
gently with ambitious men who succeed in their
raids, not those who don't.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30
Six Carrier Boys
JambOree Guests

More than 100 carriers Of the
Washington Tribune, local colored
weekly newspaper, will entertain
the six Washington Times and
Herald carriers, Herbert Banks.
John Curry, John MUM, Otis
johnson, Henry Wensel, and Kirk
Leech, who recently returned from
European tour. at jamboree in
the Murray Casino tonight at $50
o'clock.
Entertainment will be furnished
by local talent including music by
Eddie McDermon'S Orchestra.
Among the guests invited are
Major Ernest Brown, chief Of the
Metropolitan Police Department,
and Judge Almond Scott, Of the
Municipal Court.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30
D. G.. Cancer Clinic
Treats 322 YEARLY
ASKS IMPROVEMENTS

The war to destroy cancer" is
finding a powerful ally in the
Garfield Hospital warwick Cancer
Clinic. An average of 1922 cases
are treated at the clinic yearly,
most of them charity.
Ten doctors and two nurses give
so X-ray treatments daily. Treat
ments range from 10 to 80 min
utes in length, and are increased
as the patient becomes adapted to
the rays. The clinic was estab-
lished in 1893 by Randolph War
wick, whose mother and sister both
died from cancer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30
|HAzEN WARNS
ON MOVES TO
ESCAPE TAX
Says Virginia Levy
Equal to D. C.

A "look-before-you-leap" warm
ing came from Commissioner Mel.
vim C. Hazen today to washington
business men, who are being So
ncited by the Arlington County
Chamber Of Commerce to move to
nearby Virginia and thereby eS.
cape the new business privilege
tax here.
Although unarmed with compar-
able statistics, Hazen, who main
tains a country estate in Virginia.
said he felt sure little if any say.
ing in taxes could be accomplished
by local business men making
such a move.
ADVANTAGES LOST
He pointed out that Washing
ton merchants moving into nearby
Virginia or Maryland would be
sacrificing greater police and fire
protection Of their businesses, as
well as better highways, sewage
and other advantages.
Even with the new motor
vehicle weight tax, Hazen said
merchants would have to pay in
creased taxes to operate motor
vehicles in Virginia.
He assigned Tax Assessor Fred
Allen to make study of tax rates,
including the new local taxes, for
comparison of the District and
Maryland and Virginia.
NO MOVER FOUND
Meanwhile a survey Of Wash
ington business organizations
failed to reveal any instance Of q
local firm moving out Of the city
to escape the new taxes. Robert
j. Cottrell. secretary of the Wash
ington Board of Trade, said such
a move would amount to cutting
off the nose to spite the face"
The Arlington Chamber of Com
merce, deciding to take advantage
of the local business taxes, sent
out circular letters to 5000 Wash
ington firms over the weekend,
inviting them to move to nearby
Virginia.
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Contest Experts
Meet in Capital

G.N.SJ The nations Capital
will play host to a novel conven-
ton next week end-the first ma
tional gathering of contest work
ers."
An open invitation to 1000, 900
individuals who spend their spare
time puzzling over contests has
been issued by sponsors OF the
meeting. Speakers, who have won
large numbers of contest prizes,
will explain their technique.
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Helen Essary old blue SeerSucKer trousers
and shirt without collar or tie. Elaine is in
blue flannel Stacks and white shirt
But upstairs little Dwan. whose parents believe
he has future" is in spotless sailor suit, the
identical little suit he wears in THAT Certain
Woman" when his mother, Bette, tells him good
by forever.
With Grease Paint off
You see Hollywood without its grease paint-h
there ever is such moment and doubt it-at
lunch time in the dining room on the M-G-M lot,
It's huge dining room, big enough to seat all
the employees Of the Department Of Commerce
Very modern are the decorations. Clear French
blue and silver ceiling. Linen wall pieces and
waitress uniforms. million dollars worth Of
personalities are eating at small tables corn beef
hash, spaghetti, beef stew, salads, ice cream.
Over there is Spencer Tracy, "the greatest actor
in the world" $50 my very charming conductor,
Leslie Petersen sayS). "And there's George
Murphy. See him. That little fellow with the
map Of Ireland ON his face. Every screen needs
good Irishman. If you get Murphy you've got
big office just from the other Murphys"
'"That grey haired slim fellow standing up is
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Business Men
Plan River Trip

Dancing, floor show, and other
entertainment will feature the
moonlight boat carnival at 8:45
p. m. staged by the Central Bust
ness Association aboard the S. S
Potomac. More than 400 members
and guests are expected to attend
A concert by the Elks Boys Band
will be featured before sailing
time.
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tack on the Supreme Court didn't give the South
any appetite and there was downright apprehen-
sion about his seeming tie-up with the c. l. o.
when st-down strikes and lawlessness were
rampant.
But, as the South looks at 1t, apparently, his
ambitions against the court have been stopped.
John L. Lewis has caused to be published far and
wide that the Administration has split with him.
and by virtue Of the fact that the President is
coming along with some more money, the South.
erners are beginning to say that, while he makes
mistakes, you've got to admire his detectives.
Political Star Shines
Lewis apparently thinks he's giving Mr. Roose-
welt an awful punishment by letting the word
60 out that he is not as fond of the New Deal
as he was, but he is doing a better job for them
right at this time than Charlie Nicholson ever
did. It makes you think that political star
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Marvin Mcintyre

NEarvsu NTeTutvre EIeuldGue DIS IL uIdy appear
to discuss the next presidential election at this
early date attaches Of the White House are get
ting their fill Of the subject. Every day brings
fresh batch Of mail regarding the third term de-
bate The vast majority are in favor of the Presi.
dent running again, according to the Presidents
aides.
But favorable or not each new letter and the
volun1inous correspondence on file already which
represents all parts Of the country must be
answered.
A Problem In Diplomacy
Framing appropriate replies represents prob
lem in political diplomacy that is giving presden-
tal secretaries growing headache. They can't
Of course, signify sympathy with the third term
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30
CONCERT TONIGHT

The U. S. Marine Band, Capt.
Taylor Branson leader. will give
a concert in the Marine Barracks
at 8 tonight.
The program will include o
trumpet solo by Musician John p.
White, a trombone solo by Musi.
clan Robert Isele and a percussion
duel by Charles owen and Oliver
ZinSmeister.
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ing back into his own because
of the loans he has promised
to make on the cotton crop.
Cotton growers with their
bumper crop were right PAN
icky down there a few months
ago when the market began
dropping. Now, however. con-
fidence has returned that Mr..
Roosevelt will do the right
thing.
Before this came about. so
say our operatives, his stock
was not high at all, His at
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laboriously signs his name for
autograph seekers in big print
letters like this: "D-W-A-N
JONES"
Downstairs In the corridor
outside the powder room, John
Barrymore waits impatiently
for his wife, Elaine Barry. Is
she his wife? I get so con-
fused out here.
Hollywood says John Is a
great actor. But he doesn't
look it tonight. He's wearing
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30

summer White House. This was
learned yesterday as Roosevelt,
apparently politically uncon-
cerned, approved a popular $34.-
877, 900 flood-control bill; stimuli.
taneously vetoed a vote-getting
Gold Star Mothers and Vet
erans' $294,832 appropriation.
This impartiality in weighing
acts of Congress is maddening
to adversaries trying to smoke
out the Presidents 1910 inten-
tions.
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MONDAY, AUG. 30
Seeing America Last By Helen Essnr,

Victor Fleming. Directed Captains Courageous
That big dark man? Oh, he's Louis D. Iighton.
He made The Lives Of the Bengal Lancers,' and
he's doing KIM now"
must say that the women in Hollywood are
better looking than the men. Almost every woman
in the lunch room, mattresses included, has a GER
tain quality Of beauty-big eyes, figure, poise Of
head smile, something arreSting. But the men.
They aren't very big nor very beautiful. Some of
them seem to be all ears. Some are all noses and
all Of them wear blue shirts.
The food at the M-ci-M lunch room is much the
best part of the landscape. The chicken soup is
strong enough to walk alone with rice or cut up
bits Of vegetables. And the salad is great hunks
Of all the green vegetables that grow in California,
plus shrimps from the Pacific and salad dressing
made by hero.
Discuss Art Exhibit
On the M-GM lot beside an open fire-the tenn.
perature in Hollywood is about "a degrees though
the Hollywoodians will deny it-Robert Mont
gomery in feckless tails and striped trousers, and
Rosalind Russell swathed in red fox, discuss an
art exhibit and the Right People who are coming.
It's a shot from Live, Love and Learn" Miss
Russell'S stand-in, same hair, same dress, same
figure, pads about in the extra slippers necessary
to make her height the same as Rosalind's
We watch the scene being rehearsed six times.
Only about so words are spoken. Between times
Miss Russells nose is powdered and Mr.. Mont
gomery'S hair is patted down by dressers.
thine out for tea," calls the director.
Half a dozen assorted nameless characters
produce some honesttogoodness ice cream and
cake.
with the compliments Of Mr.. Montgomery"
somebody says. Film land is fearfully formal with
itself.
Lets all eat" says Robert Montgomery grin,
ming. And we do.
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Capital Stuff

Substituting for the Regular Conductors Of
"CGpttGI Stuff" Who Are on VGcGtion.)
HYDE PARK, N. Y, Aug. SO.-Letters asking
President Roosevelt to run for third term are
piling up both at Washington and here at the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30

HoLLYWoOD-Aftert the Bette Davis preview
Of THAT Certain Woman" at Warner Brothers,
Hollywood, two contrasts:
In the lobby the new infant actor, aged 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-08-30

Our operatives just back from the South.
which is expected to be the next New Deal battle
ground report that Mr.. Roosevelt is again COM