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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-27

BOTH stars are fond
of music. Dick plays
nearly every musical in
strument.
a drawing room) to the wide
landing of the play room
which is four or five steps
down. The ceiling is beamed
with whole trees about IA
inches through. One side of
the room is paneled in nat
ural wood, the other side is
brick effect painted white.
On the landing is a radio
victrola on which Dick
played for me a couple of
records from his rather, we'll,
let's call it unusual, collec-
ton.
just below the landing to
the right are two slot ma
chimes. One for nickels and
the other for dimes. And the
boxes of each filled with
their respective pieces of
Uncle Sans exchange.
WHILE waiting for Dick
w to come in he was
downtown buying some new
shoes for his trip to Cleve-
land-I dropped a couple of
Mr.. Bernie Williams WAR
ner's tall, blond publicity
man) best dimes and nickels
in the machines-but | found
the darned things bear a
close kinship to the machines
at our own Chesapeake
Beach.
On the paneled side of the
room are displayed many old
pistols and guns. And a few
Lowell old pieces of copper.
On the mantle above the fire
place is an old clock which
Dick said belonged to his
mother.
Dick pointed to his polo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-27

The larger one rotates in
its orbit around the smaller,
and in turn, the smaller
circles about the larger. All
this makes a very pretty
pyrotechnic design which is
watched by thousands of
lesser lights floating along
in the Milky Way.
But, doctor, the most in
teresting part of the observa-
ton is this: AS each star
ceases its turnings and ap-
proaches the other so that
we may hold a celestial con-
versation, the brilliance of
neither is dimmed by the
other. On the contrary,
Doctor, the glow of each
star increases and gives a
brighter light at the prox-
unity of the other.
I thought this rather IN
usual behavior on the part
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sing and chirp those "cheer-
full little earfuls" to their
mates. Then there is a reg
ular little house about five
feet high, with Little tables
and chairs and teddy-bears
and things inside. Beyond
that there is a miniature size
swing.
But it wasn't too small for
Joan who sat in it while Dick
pushed her. Joan looked
over her shoulder at him and
smiled. Dick looked down
into her face. Oh, mel It's
love, all right, folks! It was
just then I made the picture.
Dick and I walked up the
lawn together Ono, there's no
swimmin' pool) and I was
telling him that l had heard
that Tetrazzini, the Met
opera singer who was tops
when Dick and I were chill
dren, was now reduced to
living in a little flat in Rome,
giving a few singing lessons
in order to buy food.
Dick said, "Well, I'm
afraid that that's the end of
everyone who doesn't save
money while they're making
it. I've seen so much of it
around here. 1t scares me
to DEATH"
"You seem to be mighty
level-headed and seem to
have your feet on the ground,
Dickw
eyes, I have. And I'm GO
ing to keen them there. This
thing of spending everything
you make while things are
going good is a terrible mis-
take. Believe me, Pm mot.
That's why I'm off to Cleve-
land now to do the auto show
after a IA week grind.
Might as well be mercenary
and make it while it's pos
sible."
lies a nice boy - this
" Dick. Nobody's going
to push him around-and if
things go as he plans, there
will be no one begging this
director or that director to
give an old star a chance"
Joan, her hair looking like
spun gold in the sunlight,
called back:
'FWhat time is it, Dickf"
When he told her, she said,
Goodness! Have to be go
ing after the baby!"
I guess l looked askance,
for she smiled and said:
'My little boy goes to,
school every day"
"And do you go fetch him
each noon9"
every day that I'm not
working"
do you find your work
interferes with raising
hint"
mo, not at all. If it did
for a moment I would give
it up"
80
UTE went upstairs to see
w some of Joan's lovely
evening gowns, some of
which I photographed in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-27
Jackie I'm Movie Land
Dick Powell Simply Radiates
Charm When Joan Is Near
By JACKIE MARTIN
DR.. Chasem Stars

DR.. Chasem Stars
Mt Wilson Observatory
Dear Doctor:
wish register with you observation made this morn
ing while visiting the section of heaven dominated by two
stars Joan Blondell and Dick Powell.
In physical proportions is much larger than the other
my calculator registered the amount of light and
h from each
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-27


on one of the smooth round
beams, and said:
II used to play a lot, and
loved it, but the studio de-
cided that it was too danger
Gus a sport-so that settled
my polo"
where's the banjo you
used to play, Dick9"
The well-dressed lad with
the wavy hair, and easy,
quiet manner, went over to
the piano and reached be-
hind, pulling forth a banjo.
"Gee," he said, taking out
his handkerchief and smack
ing off the dust, 81 nearly
forgot all about this. It's
really been years since l last
played it. Pretty, ISN'T it,
They used to have them in
every orchestra - now the
style has changed and there
are few of them left"
TICK sat down, put his
~ feet up on a couch, and
settled back for a session at
his near-forgotten old favor
lite. Strange how this boy,
born an Arkansas hill-billy
Of a family distinctly not
musical, found himself with
a natural singing voice and
an ability to play practically
every musical instrument.
He is passionately fond of
good music.
"Dick, if you had your
choice of anything you'd like,
what would it BET"
He looked up from his
stunning. I'D like to be
a good singer.
But you are"
mo, I don't mean that. l
would like to be a good
classical singer
Dick has just finished
Hollywood Hotel" directed
by Busby Berkeley. Some
time before 1 had gone over
to the Warner lot to watch
them working on it, and the
part I saw gave every indi-
cation of being delightful en-
tertainment.
"What kind of a hit
do you think Hollywood
Hotel is going to maker"
II believe it will be swell
but right now I can't say.
You see, we've just finished
IA weeks Of intensive work
on it. And after that length
of time you're punch drunk.
You just can't judge"
THEN through the little
l. white swinging doors
came Joan Blondell. A lot
of vitality. Pretty hair in
long bob, sparkling blue eyes.
And whatta skin! She wore
a powder blue blouse, quite
low at the neck, and cream
colored slacks. Little feet
encased in blue linen sneak
ers.
The faces of the two stars
lit up as they saw each other,
and the two were smiles from
the time she arrived until
she left. Oh, yez, my trans
its love, all right!
The same thing is as true
of Joan as it is of Dick. They
are the first stars l have in
terviewed who look exactly
in real life as they do on the
screen.
We were talking. about
clothes. Joan said:
Il love to wear Stacks and
evening clothes, and ! hate
to wear anything in-between.
l don't know what Pm going
to do when I make a trip to
New York. You know it's
against the law to wear
Stacks on the streets there"
"No!" said Dick. "How
funny!"
Yes, " Joan continued,
They'll arrest you for i'm
personating a man. l think
they call it'll"
Everybody laughed. Even
I thought it was very silly.
Why, after {. month in Hol-
Evening star., 1937-01-03

for her - but this was no
time for musing. After he
had scrambled over the
line of boulders, and was
about to cross the strip of
narrow beach. he saw the
figure of a man hurrying
forward.
Drawing back beside a
rock, ,Melvillewatchedhim
carefully. 1t was Eugene,
and he was heading in the
direction of the boat. The
man turned and looked up
at the cliff top; and a light
flashed for an instant in his
hand. There was an answer
ing flash from an upper
window of the house.
Melville's mind was
working quickly. That
Evening star., 1937-01-03

signal and the prompt response suggested
something which made his nerves quiver. If
Eugene had gone ashore with the definite
purpose of stealing the formulae and labora-
tory records from the house of John Spencer
Brydon, it looked as if he had been successful
- and was now on his way back to the
yacht. There was only one thing to be done.
and Melville saw that delay would be fatal.
Gathering himself together, he made rush
from the rocks where he crouched.
There was a stifed cry. Eugene's hand
went to his hip pocket, but he was too late.
Melville gripped him round the waist. pinion-
ing his arms to his sides. Wrenching one arm
free, he got his hand at Melvilles throat,
forcing back his head until he was compelled
to loosen his hold. The two men fell apart,
facing each other. Suddenly Eugene's fist
shot out. It was more by luck than skill that
Melville avoided it; and leaping in, he drove
upward at the mans jaw.
He felt his knuckles crash home, and with
a gasp Eugene staggered back. Then Melville
drove in again and again with all his weight
behind the rain of blows. until Eugene went
down with groan. His breath was coming
from his throat in curious little gasps. His
fingers seemed to twitch for a moment, then
were still.
The fonnulae! This was the first thought
that jumped to Melville's mind. In haste he
Evening star., 1937-01-03
PART v

Miss Renard."
Thought heard sound" )" said the man.
I've just come up for breath of fresh
air. It's sitting down in my cabin"
On the bridge, there was grunt of relief.
Chilly enough up here, Miss, commented
the man. do you want a light?"
mo. I'm going below in minute. When
will Eugene be back?"
mo word of him yet. It's too dark TO
see much good thing too. " He moved away.
'Nowr' whispered Valerie. She slipped
across the deck. and Melville followed her
down the narrow accommodation ladder. A
dinghy was tied to the lowest stanchion, and
Valerie unfastened the line. Without sound
she stepped in. sliding the light oars into the
.rowlocks. Hardly daring to move, Melville
sat in the stern sheets while she gently pulled
away from the ladder.
He saw the long vague outline Of the yacht
fading into the darkness. The flood tide was
slowly carrying them inshore, and he prayed
that the moon would remain obscured for a
few more minutes. With moonlight on the
water, the watch could not fail to see them.
Valerie rowed with long silent strokes.
The girl was taking a diagonal course.
He noticed this as they drew nearer to the
beach, and he guessed that her idea was to
keep away from the place where Eugene had
landed. Melville caught his breath as the
water began to sparkle; the face of the moon
was beginning to clear; dinghy would be Wis
ible. He could picture the watch on the yacht
focusing night-glass and giving the alarm >.
Hadn't better take the oars?" he whis-
pered urgently, but Valerie Renard gritted
her teeth, and her strokes quickened. To the
left, Melville thought he saw the boat Eugene
had used. The man must have pulled it UP
Evening star., 1937-01-03

on the shingle and dropped an anchor. The
next moment, boulde1s shut it out from his
view. and their dinghy grounded.
"Goodby, Richard"
Aren't you ooming?" In the faint NOON
light he could see her dark eyes shining.
No; III be all right
Il can't leave you like this =" he began,
but her answer came fercely:
Hurry. will you! Get away while the 60
ings good - I've given you your chance"
But where are you making for?"
Does it matter to you? I can look after
myself For heavens sake don't thank me-
That would be funny. You won't see me
again - nor will Adolph Fechner. Goodby!"
Melville stepped out into the shallow water.
"Coodby. Valerie -" Not another word
was spoken, and few minutes later the
dinghy had disappeared round rock that
ran down into the sea.
Melville turned away. For Valerie Renard
he had no sentimental regard. but he could
not restrain the surge of pity that swept over
him. He wondered what the future might hold
Evening star., 1937-01-03
Concluding an up-to-the-minute serial
of spies and international intrigue
by AUGUSTUS MUIR

ran through the mans pockets. and with
cry he pulled out a heavy envelope. By its
shape he recognised it. One end had been
slit open. No doubt Eugene had done this
to make sure of the contents. Melville rose
to his feet, stuffing the bulky envelope into
his inner pocket. then he began to race across
the sands. On his right, the cliff rose sheer;
but further on there was broken ground, with
a path that seemed to lead upward to the
house. Higher up. there were steps cut in the
rock, and presently he reached the cliff
top. But something puzzled him, and he
halted.
When he had looked up from the beach the
house had been in darkness. Yet now there
were lighted windows. 1t was evident that
the place was astir. That John Spencer Bry-
don lived here he had no doubt. for Margaret
had described her fathers house as a tall
white washed place on the brow of a cliff.
Melvilles impulse was to hurry along the
terrace to the front door. and it was only
the thought of DR.. Fechner that held him
back. He would have to 60 warily.
Several minutes passed: then came shaft
of light from the front door. 1t was the tall
figure of DR.. Fechner that emerged. The man
hastened along the terrace. As he passed
through the small gateway. Melville crushed
back an impulse to leap out on him. Presently
he could hear the man descending the path
that led down to the beach; and moving from
the shadow of the wall. Richard slipped across
the terrace to the door. and entered: Its
it's Richard Melville!'
Mr. Brydon rushed forward. his eyes wide
with astonishment: Where in heavens name
have you sprung from?" he cried. I'VE waited
all day for telegram - Margaret was to
meet you at"
1T isn't from Plymouth I've come, sir -
it's Fechner's yacht, Melville interrupted.
The yacht" The old man stared at him.
But Fechner has been sleeping here he
said nothing about you 49,"
For a good reason" replied Melville
quickly. Hes been keeping me prisoner.
The mans damnable rogue. Espionage -
that's his trade It's Fechner who's been after
the formulae and processes of the new metal
hes getting big money for it from
European power. found him out last night.
1t was too late then - they got me. 80"
Mr.. Brydon's lips went dead white. rs
all this true - you're certain?"
Eyes; can prove it. The formulae -"
They were stolen from me tonight"
Stolen by one of Fechner's men! ran
into him on the beach" " Melville pulled the
package from his pocket and held it out.
Here's the stuff"
The old man grasped it in his trembling
hands. "Fechner! can hardly believe it.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
BUDGE WINS TITLE,
SWAMPING AUSTIN
Americas Sensational Play 1ndi.
Gates Easy Triumph at
Wimbledon.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
LONDON, June ls.-Don Budee,
Americas top-ranking tennis star,
crushed Henry Wilfred Bunny
Austin, British Davis Cup ace. 81,
So, in the final round of the Queens
Club tournament today.
Budse's one-sided triumph not only
enabled him to retain the title he won
q year ago, but also established him
more firmly than ever as favorite for
the all-England championship, start
ing at Wimbledon on Monday.
The red-headed Californian, in top
form, completely outclassed Austin
who won only flve points in the last
six games Of the opening set. After
losing the opening game, Bulge won
the next six in row for the set and
continued his streak through the first
two games of the second set before
the Briton could win another game.
Bulge finished the tournament with
the remarkable record OF having lost
only six games in IL sets.
The crowd of 2,00o sat almost silent
In amasement "a he made Austin look
like . seoond-rater. Twice Austin fell
In going after laundering drives and
lay on the grass, shaking his head in
despair. The Briton never succeeded
in handling Budge's terrific first serv-
ice and was equally helpless against
the Americans frequent drop-shots.
Jadwiga Jedresejowska, Sensational
Polish girl, handed Kay stammers Of
England q neat 6-3. 60 drubbing
In the finals Of the womens division
Miss Stammers WAS far from top form.
She missed easy volleys and frequently
double-faulted.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
2 TICKET" CHARGES
MAY BE DROPPED
Welliver Asks Counts Against
Winfield Be Abandoned Due to
insufficient Evidence.

Edward M. Welliver, assistant corpo-
ration counsel, today recommended to
Corporation Counsel Ewood Seal that
two of the principal charges on which
Policeman Wexford E. Winfield is be-
ing tried for "ticket-hxing." be drop
ped for insufficient evidence.
The charges, which Welliver told
his chief have collapsed as . result of
testimony at the trial, are first. that
Winfield fixed trafic tickets without
authority Of his superiors. and second,
that he removed trafic records to his
home without authority.
Welliver advised Sal that Inspec-
tor Benjamin Lamb had testified he
authorized Winfield to make ticket
adjustments, and that Lieut.. Walter
H. Thomas testified he authorized
Winfield to take certain records home
for study.
Welliver said he wished to study
the only remaining charge-thAt VIM
field Issued courtesy cards without au-
thority. He indicated to Seal that the
prosecutions case on this charge is
not strong. The trial probably will
proceed, however. with 4 view to taking
testimony on the third charge. II
the testimony is in Winfield's favor,
welliver will move for dismissal Of
the case.
Disturbed by the Trial Board de-
velopments. Seal announced he would
recommend that no policemen be
brought to trial in the future until
the charges have been submitted 10
his olice for examination and ap-
provA.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
BY ]. A. O'LEARY.

Faced by = variety Of House-approved
new taxes that may raise more than
Is needed to balance the city's budget,
local residents probably will be given
. hearing on the measure before the
Senate District Committee acts.
Within , few hours after the bill
had passed the House. following two
days OF adding and taking away, re-
quests for hearings had begun to reach
the ONCE OF Chairman King OF the
Senate committee. The chairman.
recovering from an illness, is expected
back At the Capitol early in the week,
If not today, to begin studying the
problem.
In this connection, Representative
Kennedy. Democrat, of Maryland, head
Of the subcommittee that drafted the
Dill, late yesterday offered to have
several members Of his group go be-
fore the Senate committee to explain
the details Of the measure As 1t stands.
as 4 means Of expediting its consider
alton. Kennedy made the suggestion
to Senator Copeland, Democrat. OF
New York. . member OF the District
Committee, In the absence OF Chair
man King.
Haxen Orders Revenue Study.
District Commissioner Hazen mean
while instructed Corporation Counsel
Elwood Seal and Auditor Daniel J.
Donovan to study the District tax bill
as passed by the House with a view to
estimating how much revenue it will
raise
Hazen said the Commissioners want
to know how much money the pro-
posed taxes would bring in before
District oniciak 60 before Senate
committees in connection with Senate
consideration OF the measure.
Seal and Donovan were asked to
facilitate the study and prepare 4
report for the Commissioners at an
early date.
Hazen declined to comment re-
garding the proposed chain store tax
(See D. c. TAXES, Pare A-9J
Evening star., 1937-06-19

Gov. Earle said he was deeply dis
appointed in Grace's refusal to shut
down the Cambria works Of Bethle-
hem Steel.
With the plant open," the Cover
nor declared. "the assemblage OF
miners and strike sympathizers would
constitute powder magazine which
would menace the community.
Il regret that President Grace has
failed to accede to my request to
relieve this dangerous situation, and
therefore am declaring martial law"
Mayor Shields telegraphic appeal
30 President Roosevelt-his second
request for presidential Intervention
In the dispute-follows:
Ninety per cent Of my citizens
are opposed to the c. I. O. Its con-
tinuance in our community can only
mean blood in our streets. Person.
ally am firmly convinced that it Is
. Russian red organization gaining
prestige by use of your name.
Numerous non citizens are found
IN the picket lines. Rule or ruin,
(see STRIKE, Page A-sD
Evening star., 1937-06-19
SIR JAMES BARRIE
SUCCUMBS AT Il
Creator of Immortal "Peter
Pan" Is Victim of
Pneumonia.
Ey the Associated Press.


LONDON, June 19-Sir James M.
Barrie. creator Of the immortal Peter
PAN" died today. He was II years old.
The British playwright and novel;
ist. who gave to the world the piquant
story Of the little boy who wouldn t
grow up, was taken to a London nurs-
ing home on June IL. suffering
bronchial pneumonia He had been i'll
long time.
Death was announced at 1857 pm.
G:57 am. Eastern standard time).
Early this morning. Peter Davies
who as little boy inspired Barrie to
write the story OF Peter Pan and his
Never Never Never Land" reached
the dying's authors bedside.
At that time the doctors were an
nouncing that Sir James life was
slowly ebbing away"
Shortly before 8 am, Sir James be-
came unconscious. But Davies stayed
until the end.
That. 1t was learned, was at just 10
minutes to 2, (7::5o am. Eastern
standard time.)
Funeral Arrangements.
Funeral services will be held in
Barrie's native Scottish village. Kir-
riemuir, the town he gave lasting
fame as the setting for "A Window in
Thrums."
Burial, it was believed. will be in
the Kirriemuir Cemetery beside his
father and mother.
George Bernard Shaw received word
OF his friends death with characte
istic shavian philosophy.
Barrie had a good long life," he
said. He said everything he wanted
(SAA nApDYW ~. 0I
Evening star., 1937-06-19
Warns Roosevelt Continuance
of c. |. 0. "Can Only Mean
Bloodshed in Our Streets.o
GOVERNOR ACTS AFTER GRACE
REFUSES SHUTDOWN REQUEST
10000 Union Miners Marching on City
for Mass Meeting Tomorrow-Media.
ton Board Gathers in Cleveland.

sAcKGRoyND-
rteel producers Republic Youngstown ana Inland
100
asked that status be maintained.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa, June 19.-Gov. George H. Earle de-
cared martial law in strikeembattled Johnstown today
after Eugene Grace president of Bethlehem Steel refused
TO heed the Governors appeal to close the big Cambria Steel
Works TO preserve peace and avoid boodshed"
The State Executive said troops would be sent into Johns
town when needed and asked Mayor Daniel J. Shields of
JohnstoUn to place city police at the disposal State
officers
The fiery mayor fatty refused.
IF they take the police away from me- it will have to be
by force" he said
Gov. Earle said his order meant immediate closing of
the Cambria Works. as COL Janeway gets
Col Augustine S. Janeway named as the Governors
personal representative in the strike-torn city,
Workers in the huge plant will evacuated Earle said
III they remained there it might terrible massacre
and I'm not going to take chance" he said.
Margotti Rushes To Scene
Meanwhile, Attorney General Charles j. Margiotti
hastened to Johnstowm saying that if he finds trouble
zone at the strkebound Cambria Mills under control he
will advise Gov Earle to withdraw the order for martial
Gov Earles action coincided with report that 10000
miners would march Johnsown tomorrow to encourage
the steel strikers in the 24dayod clash between John L.
Lewis G. l. o. and four independent steel companes-Re
Puolc, bethlehem, Inland Steel and Youngstown Sheet
Tube Co., refusal of the latter sign labor contracts
The rapidly darkening situation battle Of steel"
was emphasized tgraphic appeal President Roosevelt
by Mayor Daniel J. Shields OF Johnstown
Only Mean "Boodshed"
The Mayor warned President that the crisis has
reached to point where continuance O. Johnstovn
"can only mean boodshed in streets"
He said that rule murder the policy of
the C. o. and he besought the Nations Chief
Are you going to fail by allowing this reign
coninue?"
The three drastic movesmartial law 10000
miners marching Johnsown Mayor Shields dramatic
Steel Mediation Board headed Charles Taft assembled
In Cleveland to actsndng investigation into the steel
strikes raging in States.
Taft said the board plans ust to subpoena wit
nesse although it indicated that
way Taft will seek to bring the major principals together
attempt to settle the chief of signed
labor contracts between steel I