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The Washington times., 1938-08-23

CAPITOL-Virginia Bruce, Her
bert Marshall, Mary Astor,
woman Against Woman"
11:1O a. M, 1855, 4:40, 1880,
1918 p. m. Stage Going
Native" 12:45, $3.50. 6:15,
9:05 p. m.
PALACE-Maureen O'Sullivan,
Robert Taylor, '"The Crowd
Roars," II a. M, los. 3:15,
/5:25. 7:35, GAS p. m.
COLUM BIA-Judy Garland,
Mickey Rooney, Love Finds
Andy Hardy" 11:15 a. m,
1:20, 1928. $50, 7:35, 9:45
p. m.
EARLE-Martha Raye, Bob
Hope, Jack Whiting, "Give Me
a Sailor" II a. m, 1:40, 4:25,
7:10, 9:55 p. m. Stage, "Har-
riett Hilliard, Ozzie Nelson"
12:45, $3.50, Sis, 9 D. m.
The Washington times., 1938-08-23

have been entrusted by the late
Car with the disposition of four
billion rubleS of white RuSSia'S s
treasury, with no greater restric-
ton than that it be devoted to
the cause of their beloved coun-
try. Bankers, Communists and
oil promoters try to faSten on
this fund in escrow.
The grand duchess is a role
that would warm the heart Of
any trouper, since it has touch
ing moments of emotion to bal
ance it's overtones of high COM
edy. Leontovich, who created
the role in London, and played
it here for a full season, is thor.
oughly submerged in a delight
full character.
She brings Tatiana warmth
and vivaciousnesS, a carefree
and courageous spirit, tender
ness and national pride to make
it a real tour-de-force for q bril-.
liant actress.
SOME EXPERT ACTING
Under such inspiring leader
ship, the principals in support
of the star provide good per
formanceS. Leslie Dennison as
Prince Mikail is poised and as
sured, the contributions Of
Zolya Talma, Gordon Richards,
Adelaide Hubbard, Robert Lynn,
A. H. Young-Obrien and Marga-
ret Wilson worthy.
"Tovarich" is a problem play
to present within the limita-
tions of the summer stage, but
the Cochran trouperS give it a
commendable production and
Director George Vivian'S expert
direction is a big help.
To miss Eugene Leontovich
and "Tovarich' is to let one Of
the outstanding characterize
tions of the contemporary stage
escape. It is well worth a drive
out the Olney Road to the
theater among the trees.
The Washington times., 1938-08-23
SturtinQ Time of The Movies

M E T ROP LIT N-Gary
Cooper, Helen Hayes, Fare
well to Arms" 11:35 a. M.
1875, 1885, 5:35. 7:35. $40
p. m.
R.K.O. KEITH'S-George Muir
ply, Andrea Leeds, Letter Of
Introduction" 11:40 a. m,
2:1O, 4:35, 7:O5, 9:35 p. m.
March Of Time, 1920 a. m,
1:50, AIS, 6:45. 9:15 p. m.
LITTLE-Clark Gable, Helen
Hayes, white Sister," II a.
M, 1:05. 3:05, $40. 1920, $3.50
p. m.
TRANS-LUX-News and shorts,
10 a. m, to midnight, shows
rs minutes.
MT. VERNON-(Drive in) Alice
Faye in I'm Old Chicago" At
1880 and 1905 d. m,
The Washington times., 1938-08-23

Superbly constructed play.
A STAR TWINKLES
You perhaps may already
know that the Princess Tatiana
Petrovna, former Grand Duchess
of Russia, until the fall of the
Romanoffs, and her consort,
Prince Mikail AleXandrovich,
have been reduced to dire pow
erty in a Paris garret, through
the changes of the revolution.
In Jacques Deval'S soundly
conceived drama, the erStWhile
The Washington times., 1938-08-23
Gle a aning g S
and
Screenings
By Andrew R. Kelley

Seldom does beweenseason legitimate theater bring
eager paygoers such sparkling performance that
sented at Oney last night where Eugene Leonovch applied
her abundant talents the role of the Grand Duchess Tatana
in "Tovarich"
"Tovarich" is fairly we'll known in this area Marta Abba
favor of the Italian stage Gilbert Mllers choice Tor
the Broadway production that reached Washington ana
Claudete Colbert made coorfu and decorative grande
lady-if not convincing one-in the screen version
Leonovch brings the footghs better natural equip
ent for the complexities of beautifully written part IN
The Washington times., 1938-08-23

White in New York digging 100000 bankro for
his World Show He plans motion picture head
liners for huge Scandals with four shows day one matinee
three night shows Felix Ferry will have World Fair replica
Monte Carlo with everything but the gambling He digging
bankro Ella will have to leave her Don
the Vnton Freedey show
The Washington times., 1938-08-23

FOrtyOne pictures prOductiO nthS week Walter PdgeOn
rates the contract handed him He's done splendid
Ken Murray is in percentage agreement in the Larry
hwab show Two studios bidding for the life story Of Benny
Fields Crosby picture with Fields holding out for $l50OO
The Washington times., 1938-08-23
ED SULLIVAN
11SlI X12225
BY ED SULLIVAN
HOLLYWOOD, Au, 23,

Hollywood, Au. 2s.
shee big click in the Edward g. Robinson BOah
e ssf s
Danene Dareux the Mayern combination for her next
in o %e
sS 2 5 2. for to the NEAR
jim Gasnsy! the TINE this
George and Merle oberOn are fOuralaTm blaze.
Iansford! expect Sir stort Every
A o a%s II . RS RS IN
" do ADJ % Skyline w." ss Rn' na has sn 70" on HaS a
Lad oss all fht 5 y hos . n 1s
studio can't get the treatment
Eevu i
The vas made ,s Part Of
dividend week 4 before Geo Mac
in GV Feds aush Heer snd Ed wynn are
other nominees e Run Little chun is being held
REn Hollywood Ssanaatoq at. Opposed to
Rskn propose organization for Americanism.
whispering Jack Smith LupnO something
Good locker with Wrestling Champ Jim LOndOs Arns
Connie Boswell the Bob Hope program Deal for o1ie
After Armstrong
$1OO Joe Lynch. who
his first great Scrapper.
nes S fo Scandals with four shows day. ons
Monte with everything but the samDng diegng
asscok the singing lead in the Vnton Freedy show
Forty pictures in pOductO nhis week Walter Pdgeon
the contract MIG M handed him He's done splendid
percentage agreement in the Larry
studios bidding for the life story of Benny
picture Fields holding $150O0
Gable goes England vacation in the next
Lse Ranr received notice that her first citizen
will be ready Nov lS RKo has Room Service and
Careee ready the exchanges Paramount has IF Were
delivery Wait until load of Edward G.
swinging Big Apple the Law He good
enough to enter the Harvest Moon Ball shube he'll
the ShubertS broke contract with
gentnta pointing that international Revue" Lew Leslie
production help mortified Sir Stork
pected the CrosbyS the RtZeS
The Washington times., 1938-08-23

Spirited as any of the politi-
cal races being waged about the
country is the "balloting" be-
ing conducted among Loew'S
Capitol patrons for the most
popular boy and girl in Going
Native" current Capitol stage
occupant.
Some 10000 votes were cast
In the first three days of this
sixth annual revue, and today's
tabulations reveal that Helen
Forrest, velvety-blue-voiced vo-
calist, and Wilbur Hall, Alexan-
dria cowboy, are in the lead,
with others pressing closely.
Miss Forrest, whose "TiSket-
Tasket" and There Goes My
Heart" numbers are winning en-
thusiastic ovations at each show
had l,465 votes at the end OF
three days of balloting. AleXan-
dria's rope-twirling cowboy had
1857 votes in the male division.
Earline King, another popu-
lar Songstress, was second to
Miss Forrest, with 1918 votes,
and the Lyons twins third with
1,130. Among the male members
who closely challenged Wilbur
Hall are magician Melbourne
Christopher with 1918 votes,
and Lee Everett with LIB.
Others with a commanding early
vote were the John High Smith
Five Shades of Rhythm, Tiny
Meeker, Margaret and Eddie
Wise, Hoover Kemp, Virginia
johnson, Edward Dargan, Adele
York and Olyve Folden. Every
member of the cast was repre-
Sented in the voting.
Balloting will con inue
through Thursday night when
this new all-Washington revue
will close. The boy and girl each
polling the greatest number of
votes will each win a free round
trip to Bermuda, which is being
awarded by the Ross Jewelry
Stores, located on F Street,
across from the Capitol Theater.
In addition, two $100 Bulova
watches are to be presented to
lucky male and female voters.
Ballots are being distributed
with each program which is
handed out to Capitol Theater
patrons. These may be de-
posted either in the Capitol
lobby or at the Ross Company's
store.
Evening star., 1938-02-24

japanese Youths in Germany.
Thirty boys and girls from Japan
will visit Germany this spring and
on their return home they will be ac-
companied by 80 members of the Hit
Ter Youths and the Hitler Maidens.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
j. S. CONSUMER,
AGENCY IS URGED
Creation Of Central Unit in
Government Is Proposed
by Federation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Creation of central consumer
agency in the Federal Government tc
give consumers equal status with labor
business and agriculture was recon-
.mended to President Roosevelt today
by a committee from the Consumers
National Federation.
The group said in statement that
the bargaining positions Of labor, Of
farmers and of capital are strength.
ened by organization and by legisla.
ton" and that the growing com.
plexity of our economic life leaves the
consumer in progressively worse bar.
gaining position"
The central agency proposed would
initiate proceedings for the definition
of standards Of consumer goods, collect
and publish information Of value to
consumers, represent consumers be-
fore regulatory bodies, and cooperate
with an advisory interdepartmental
committee for coordination and ex-
tension Of consumer services now being
performed in Government depart
ments.
The group also proposed an in
vestigation by special commission
to determine how far current practices
lead to underconsumption, inadequate
returns to farm and factory worker
and to business bankruptcy"
The group included Miss Helen Hall,
chairman of the federation: DR.. Robert
8. Lynd, vice chairmaR Michael Quill,
president Of the Transport Workers
Union; Mrs. Felice LAURA, executive
secretary Of the New York Consumers
Leagne, and DR.. Ruth Ayres of the
federation.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
McNutt's Feast
Is Spread Orer
430 Square Feet
E, the Associated Press

E, the Associated Press
The buffet-style feast that Indiana
Democrats laid out for Paul v. Nc
Nuts political debut last night re-
quired more than 200 serving dishes
and about 430 square feet of table
space.
Here are some of the delicacies as
set down by the Mayfiower Hotels
maitre d'hotel:
Gateaux mile feuille. gateaux diplo-
mate, gateaux st. Honoree. patisserie
viennoise, mignardises (small stuffed
cakes Of odd f1avors), buffet delice
diana, crout au chaud, hot snaps,
petite cherry tomatoes stuffed with
chicken salad, vol au vent fin de steele,
mousse of Smithfield ham, mousse of
sWeetbreads. mousse of pheasant.
galantine of capon with salad Santa
Marie, hothouse grape salad, deviled
eggs, Maryland biscuits with deviled
ham. sandwiches de luxe, fresh straw
berry ice cream with crushed fresh
Strawberries, strawberry tarts. baskets
of sweets and canapes of caviar,
smoked salmon, anchovy and pate de
foie gras.
Coffee and tea were poured from
four great silver urns by Is assistant
hostesses working in half-hour relays
of four each.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
McNutt
Continued From First Page }

dean before he became Governor in
1893.
Wayne Coy, his administrative as
sistant, said they had round-trip
tickets from Manila and would return
there. Some of the high commits
sioner's friends believe, however, that
Mr.. McNutt will remain in the islands
only a short time before resigning.
Mr.. McNutt did not have time to
report in any great detail to the Presi-
dent and Mr.. Roosevelt asked him to
return for second conference Sat-
urday.
Mr.. McNutt's report on the condi-
tions in China indicated he expects
conditions to be worse in the Far East
rather than better.
When asked If he looked for any
Improvement in the Sino- Japanese sit
.uation he replied he did not have any
hope in that direction with the -Four
Horsemen running wild over China"
The President had a luncheon con-
ference with John Biggers, head of
the unemployment census, who also is
q member Of q subcommittee Of Sec
retary Roper's Business Advisory
Council, which Is working out q plan
for improving industrial relations,
James Roosevelt, the Presidents son
and secretary, sat in during this hours
talk ...
President Roosevelt also conferred
with George Harrison and David Rob-
ertson, representing the Railroad La
Dor Executives Organization, who dis
cussed not only the railroad situation,
but also the reappointment of one OF
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sioners.
The'President conferred for 80 min
utes with Gov. Townsend Of Indiana
and received also delegation repre-
senting the United States Junior
Chamber Of Commerce.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
PAYMENT WEIGHED
ON LANGSTON UNIT
Suitable Reimbursement to
District for Services SUBJ
ject of ParIey.

Spokesman for the United State.
Housing Authority are scheduled tc
confer with the District Commissioners
next week on the size Of annual pay.
ments which may be made to the Dis.
trict for municipal services to Lang
ston Terrace, Government housing
development for colored families
near Twenty-fifth street and Bennine
road NE.
An initial conference was held yes
terday but no decision was reached
The Housing Administration was rep
resented by Norman Miller. assistant
general counsel, and r. T. Voell, man.
agement official Of the housing agency
The project was initiated by the
Public Works Administration with an
allotment Of 1892 900, and has been
transferred to the United States Hous-
ing Authority. The development. nov
about IS per cent completed, has 271
residential units comprising 903 rooms
The Government projects may not
be taxed, but the law provides that
housing officials may negotiate with
local authorities for lump-sum annual
payments to be made for municipal
services such as sewers, water and po-
lice and fire protection.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
Taxes
Continued From First Page.)

the world and also tax the shroud in
which We leave"
Mr.. Lipkowitz registered a strong
protest against the sales tax, and pro-
posed both a personal income tax and
a corporate income tax on net profits
As a substitute for the business privi-
lege levy. Such a corporate tax, he
explained, would not force a corpora
ton that loses money to pay tax
as is in the case under the existing
business privilege levy.
Study Beer Tax.
The subcommittee planned to bring
the protracted public hearings on the
1889 revenue bill to a close today and
go into huddle over the latest pro-
posal of Chairman Nichols to add to it
a local beer tax and a provision to
repeal the substantive law calling for
a 60-40 basis of fiscal relations be-
tween the Federal and municipal
governments
Mr.. Nichols has instructed Corpora
ton Counsel ElWood H. Seal to draft
the two new features he wants to
incorporate in the revenue bill-the
beer tax and repeal of the 60-40
law, which Congress has ignored since
1922, when it adopted the present
method of making lump-sum appro-
priations as the Federal share toward
District expenses. The subcommittee,
however, has not yet passed on these
plans.
The instructions were given Mr..
Seal as result of testimony before
the subcommittee yesterday at an all
day hearing-the first it has held
since beginning consideration of the
revenue bill.
81 a Barrel Minimum.
The rate of tax to be applied to beer
Mr.. Nichols proposes to let the sub
committee determine. The minimum,
however. will not be less than 81 a
barrel, which was In effect prior to
prohibition. and the maximum not in
excess Of So a barrel. Virginia taxes
beer at the rate of s275 a barrel. and
in the first six months of 1887 COL
lected S674,4s0 from this source.
Mr.. Nichols asked Mr.. Seal to write
a provision to repeal the 60-4O basis
of fiscal relations. primarily as a
means Of ending discussion over this
laws He did so after J. Nelson An
derson, representing the Federation of
Business Mems Associations, told the
subcommittee If Congress adhered to
the unrepealed 60-40 law and paid 40
per cent of the expenses of the Dis
trict government, there would be no
Evening star., 1938-02-24
LITTLE BUSINESS
BANDS TOGETHER
Forms National 0rganiza-
ton With Headquarters in
Capital.

Taking the recent advice of Senator
Borah to organize and assert them
selves. group Of small business men
with substantial connections in more
than 20 States" announced today or
ganization Of the American Federation
of Little Business. 'non-partisan and
without connection with any other
group"
The announcement said national
headquarters have been established IN
the Heurich Building. 1927 K street
NV, with Nationwide organization
campaign to follow Immediately.
The need for the organization Of
little business is almost too obvious for
words of Justification" said the fed
eration's initial statement. The little
business man remains alone and un-
protected in the absence of such an
organization. Capital and big business
are organized above him, while labor
and even agriculture to an increasing
extent, are organized below him. He
has no objection to the organization of
the other groups, but he agrees with
Senator Borah. who recently said:
II small business men are going
to be a factor in American life, they
must follow the rule of the times.
They must organize, like other groups
that have common interest to protect
and advance"
Preliminary work of organizing the
federation has been carried on largely
by William P. Ames of Arlington, Va,
lumber and millwork manufacturer:
Chester H. Mccall, head of the Ches-
ter H. Mccall Advertising Co. of New
York. and former special assistant to
the Secretary of Commerce; Matt H.
Bernhardt, Lenoir. N. c., president
and general manager of the Bern
hardt-Seagle Hardware Co.: John P.
Stafford, Easton, Md, realtor and in
surance broker: N. G. Hines, WASH
ington, contractor and builder; Will
liam J. Primm. jr., Montgomery, Aia.,
merchandise broker, and Tyre c. Tay-
lor. local attorney and founder and
honorary national president of the
Young Democratic Clubs of America.
The charter of the new organiza-
ton was recently filed in Maryland.
Mr.. Ames will serve as chairman Of
the governing board during the or
ganization period and Mr.. Hines as
executive secretary.
Evening star., 1938-02-24

Leaps 324 Times in Chute.
Russia's greatest parachutist, N. A.
4evoohmov, who died in Moscow, is
credited with 324 jumps, including
several records.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
LOST.

POCKETBOOK. brown. .smail diamoodS g
II shorshan 1sssl so@16
Evening star., 1938-02-24

budget shortage in the coming fiscal
year.
Roger J. Whiteford, representing
the Merchants and Manufacturers
Association, told the subcommittee his
organization opposed continuation OF
the business privilege tax, and sug-
gested a general sales tax as a substi-
tute If it is found necessary to raise
additional revenue to balance the 1899
budget.
Mr.. Anderson said his organization
took the same position but it believed
the sales tax should exempt medicine
and food.
Urges Rail Exemption.
c. A. Stevenson, legal representative
for the Pennsylvania Railroad. for the
second time during the hearing urged
the subcommittee to exempt steam
railroads from payment of the busi-
ness privilege tax on the ground they
do not do an intrastate business in
the District.
Paul Herman, representing the Dis
trict Grocery Stores. Inc, an organiza-
ton OF 270 independent grocers. com.
planned that under the existing busi-
ness privilege tax law. these stores pay
the gross receipts tax twice. on its
own sales and those of the organiza-
ton.
10 V. Morgan, tax expert of the
corporation counsels Office. pointed
out the tax is paid three times
through the manufacturer, wholesaler
and retailef-whereas the chain store
pays only once. He explained, how
ever. members of the independent
organization have an advantage In
that they are allowed a $4,000 exemp-
tion for each store, whereas the chair
stores are given only one exemption
of $4,000 for the entire chain.
Evening star., 1938-02-24

resident commissioner of the Philip
pines, and Philippine members of
the Joint Preparatory Committee on
Philippine Affairs Several members
Of Congress and ot,:er Government
officials have been invited
Mr. McNutt called yesterday on two
members of the cabinet-Secretary OF
War Woodring. under whose depart
ment. at least so far as appropriations
are concerned, comes the Office of high
commissioner to the Philippines, and
the, Secretary of State, Cordell Hull
| It is understood that Mr. McNutt
| discussed with Secretary Woodring the
recent and sensational order transfer
ring Col. Davenport johnson from his
present command of Hamilton Field.
Calf, to comparatively unimportant
post at Chanute Field, Ill. Col. johnson
was Mr.. McNutt's pilot in an Army
airplane from San Francisco to Den
yer, when. a few days ago. it appeared
that the former Governor of Indiana
was to miss meeting that had been
arranged by his friends in Denver,
and also might have missed the ban
quet of the Democratic Editorial AS
sociation in Indianapolis last Satur-
day.
After that conference with Secretary
Woodring. at which it is believed Mr..
McNutt interceded for Col. johnson,
Mr.. McNutt had no comment to make.
Nor did Secretary Woodring make any
comment. But it is understood that
the order removing Col. johnson from
his present command has not yet been
revoked, and that it is not likely to be.
1t is reported that the matter was first
submitted to President Roosevelt, be-
fore the order transferring Col. john
son was issued
Representative Stefan of Nebraska,
a Republican, one of the members of
Congress who have pleaded Col. john
sons cause since the order of transfer
came to light few days ago, attended
the reception for Mr.. McNutt.
McNutt May Pursue Issue.
Mr.. McNutt, who was clearly
surprised that his trip in an Army
airplane had brought a measure of
censure on Col. johnson, may carry
the matter to the President himself.
in an endeavor to see that the colonel
shall not suffer because of the good
turn he did Mr.. McNutt.
Although the high commissioner
insists he is not candidate for any
public Office but that his entire atten-
ton is being given to American-Phil-
ippine affairs, his supporters have gone
steadily ahead to spread the idea that
Mr.. McNutt is the logical successor
to President Roosevelt. They are
engaged in spreading the McNutt-for-
President organization far beyond the
confines Of Indiana. That Mr.. McNutt
will have the Indiana delegation at
the next Democratic National Conven.
ton seems entirely clear.
AS former national commander of
the American Legion, his friends say
ne will have support of large number
OF veterans OF the World War in all parts
OF the country. They point out that since
the World War. 20 years ago. no Army
or Navy officer Of the war has been
elected to the presidency. They hold
that the time has come for the election
OF one OF the veterans to the highest
once IN the land. And they point out
that after the Civil War, Grant, Hayes.
Garneld, Harrison and Mckinley, ali
Army officers. were elected to the
presidency. And Theodore Roosevelt.
a veteran of the War with Spain, was
elected thereafter.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
NEEDED-50,ooo POLICE

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Feb. ~ LF,.
Police Chief A. J. Roberts said yes
terday he would need $4,000 policemen
to enforce the city's ordinance against
splitting on sidewalks, on the floors Of
public buildings, in theaters, tn buses
and in other public places.
DR.. Daniel K. Kirk, city councilman
at large. introduced q resolution call
ing upon the police department to
strictly enforce" the law, which was
enacted years ago-away back in the
tobacco chewing, spit for distance,
saloon gathering days.
Evening star., 1938-02-24
Wife, Suit Step Out.

As young man and woman, In
fashionable evening clothes. dined In
a smart cafe of Warsaw, Poland, ar
enraged man in lounge suit entered
He was the woman's husband, and he
had returned Unexpectedly. you
thief" he cried to the youth as he
boxed his ears, you are wearing my
dress suit"
Evening star., 1938-02-24
TAKEN FROM SHIP
40 Removed From Grounded Mine
Sweeper Of Navy,

BREMERTON, Wash, Feb "a (P.-
-Four ofiicers and IS enlisted men Of
the Navy mine sweeper Swallow. which
grounded at Bleak Kanaga Island In
the Western Aleutians Saturday, were
safe today aboard the Coast Guard
cutter Spencer.
The Spencer. dispatched from
Seward. Alaska. reached Kanaga Is
land Tuesday night and left with the
Swallows crew.
The tug Tatnuck was posted to
leave Bremerton to take supplies to
the 10-man naval theological station
at Kanaga Island. then pick up the
Swallows crew at Sitka, Alaska.