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Evening star., 1938-02-03

IF ANY one knows where doubloons
are legal tender the drama de-
partment will throw party. /.
A whole sack of them, probably
enough for an orgy. an orgy with
caviar, came to us today from Ray
Bell As bribe to get us to
mention once more that The Buc-
cancer" comes Friday to Loew's Pal
ace. Wonder why Chaplin did
not think of the same gag when he
made The Gold Rush.? And
why Ben Washer does not use a
modification of it when the Goodwin
Follies" film is being promoted To-
cally? The thing. you can see,
has magnificent possibilities. !.
Brightest moment of our week was
that provided by the statement of
Paul Vincent Carroll, author of
Shadow and Substance" that he
would tell no damned publicity
hound'' the origin of the character
Brigid in his sensational play. :,
Let's see. how do you pry secrets out
OF an 1riShman? "Remous."
which comes over from the French
as whirlpool" and which will be
the next picture at the Little Thea
ter, is both adult and artistic enter
talnment unless it changes from the
tlme OF its screening yesterday and
us showing (maybe) on Sunday. =,
Telegram snitched from an adjoining
desk: Dear Harry heard you are
playing the part of Margaret in
George and Margaret stop Quite a
come down from Hamlet stop Nav
I have two passes for your debut?"
1t was signed by Barnee of the
Shoreham, who will be playing over
the lamb chops while Mr.. Macarthur
IS playing over his head. Fifth
string critics are waiting with their
pencils poised. Edna His Wife"
in which Cornelia Otis Skinner plays
'steen parts, and no one else plays
any parts, is the Nationals attrac-
ton following the departure of the
Mercury Theater's amazing Julius
Caesar" -. The betting is that Miss
Skinner will have something even
more stupendous than her usually
large local audiences. Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs" the
latest Disney spectacle, for which at
least every other man, woman and
child has been waiting. definitely is
booked for February II at Keiths.
And Hardie Meakin expects it to
remain there until the film is prac-
tlcally worn out. so to speak. :.
What We should like to see more than
almost anything else at this moment
is a new Chaplin picture. Chap
lin apparently is doing nothing about
it, however.
Evening star., 1938-02-03

had been reared. The stage meant
work. slavish kind OF work, and work
was something she never had even
observed close up. Her wealthy family
had stood wall of servants between
Miss Wyatt and anything resembling
toll. When it came to getting into
the theater. however. Miss Wyatt had
to do that for herself She could not
ring bell and order some one to
express her yearning, and talent for
the theater
For the first several years of her
contact with the theater was that
OF a very pretty, intelligent girl who
wanted alternately to be an actress
and to go back to her old role of
doing as she pleased. going where she
pleased. and doing nothing that she
did not please. Each time she was
IN the theater, actually playing, she
seized the occasion to edge a little
bit farther from the old background.
Those who knew her in those strug-
Cling days (funny way to struggle
away from riches) are pretty confident
that Miss Wyatt would have made
the grade without the aid Of a cata-
ssclysm. But she did not have to get
along without cataclysm. It came
an the form Of the stock market crash
sDf 1929, which thoroughly stopped
Miss Wyatt from going on as a poor
salttle rich girl. Instead of having to
worry about what to have for dinner,
Sshe had to worry about whether she
would have dinner at ALL Her stage
work provided her with enough of an
idea that life was real, life was earnest
that she contemplated the loss of
fthe last doubloon with comparative
5equanimity. Down to her last town
house, she simply turned the last
town house into theatrical boarding
establishment; high-class home for
struggling artists. Thus. both directly
and indirectly, Miss Wyatt was in
show business. In it up to her pretty
meek. indeed. That is where she has
been ever since.
s Although she scored her greatest
success, q very artistic one, in Lost
Horizon" opposite Ronald Colman,
Miss Wyatt prefers the stage to Holly
wood. Making pictures is too easy,
she says, indicating that she still
has vivid memories of the danger of
things being too easy. Her preference
for the stage does not mean she will
make no more pictures. Right now,
however, she insists she wants "the
excitement Of strenuous rehearsals,
the nervousness of opening nights,
the applause of living people across
the footlights and all that sort Of
thing"
Other poor little rich girls can
please copy if they want to-with the
stock market crash left out, If no
one minds.
Evening star., 1938-02-03

brilliant soprano IN her early teens
and an honor student ct American
University.
Mr.. Ewing will sing q program Of
classical selections, including the IA
nous prologue from "Pagiiacci," by
Leoncavello. Miss Eckloff will sing Sc
lections from Mozart, Mahler and
Golde. Leah Ehenbach will assist at
the piano.
Evening star., 1938-02-03
Recital Is Set.

TWO Of Washington's young singers
will be heard in q joint recital to-
morrow afternoon at the Congression-
al Woman's Club. Robert Ewing, who
recently won a radio concert singing
over Station WMAL, IS baritone who
has gained q wide following, while
Margaretta EckloR, who will share the
spotlight with him In the recital, Is a
Evening star., 1938-02-03
Hitler Likes Bagpipes.

Germany was so pleased with a girl
bagpipe band from Dagenham, Eng
land, that their visit. scheduled for
one month, was extended to four, and
Herr Hitler requested them to play
for him.
Evening star., 1938-02-03
Jane Wyatt Fine Model
For Poor Rich Girls
Star of Nationals Next Play
Became Actress Despite
Handicap of Gold.
By JAY CARMODY.

little rich girls ymed by gold in their hearts desire to devote
l. their without
the of Jane Wyatt Miss Wyatt
Save Me a
the thing for which
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1938-01-06

Reboring
Ma Oh inc Work
We lding
Ganeral Repair
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

DODGE sed., '33-orig. fin. like nu:
tires, upholstery show little wear.
Checked and rechecked mech. in our shop
Yrs. of economical trans. for $227. 5-dsy
trial. Lee D. Butler, Inc. 1887 18th ST.
DODGE. 1888 Touring Sedan--Demonstra;
tor: liberal discount, SchlegA .
Golden. GE. 0669.
The Washington times., 1938-04-01
ROOMS FURNISHED

K ST N W, 1717-Large comfortable
single room, large closet. two windows.
sos month
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Ford 1885 TudOr-Trunk, radio COOK
| and heater: new tires; origi- DAOO
nal black finish
8O4 BIadensburg Rd. N. L. Line. 8138
The Washington times., 1938-04-01
ROOMS WITH BOARD

ARE YOU STUDYING SPANISH
Single or double corner room. opportun-
ity to practice Spanish: unlimited tele-
phone; close to transportation. $500 On
tario Road N. W.
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AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES

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APARTMENTS FUR. OR UNFUR.

10TH ST. N. E.. 317-2 rooms. kit. and
closet space: S45 to $50 See ianitor.
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Ford 1885 TudOr-Trunk, radio 000E
and heater. new tires. in DAOO
perfect running condition: $45 down.
easy monthly terms.
GARDNER STUART MOTORS
8O4 BIadensburg Rd. N. K. Line. 8138
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Ford 1885 COupe-Original desert 06DOE
sand paint in factory condi- SDACO
ton, Bedford cord upholstery spot
less, excellent tires. extra equip
ment includes radio and heater: a low
mileage car that has had exceptional
care by the original owner: 3O-day
guarantee. Price. 1895.
POTOMAC MOTOR SALES
1906 New Hampshire Ave, at M.
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SUBURBAN APTs.-UNFURN.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

DEL RAY, 212 E. Bellefonte Ave- rm
apt. Frigid., Temple 3009-W.
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

LEO ROCCA, INC, offers $50 guarantees
cars; bargain prices. z N. Y. Ave. N. E
The Washington times., 1938-04-01
SUBURBAN HOUSES FOR RENT

TAKoMA PARK. MD, go Chestnut Ave-,
rooms and bath; all modern improve
ments: detached semi-bungalow, with
| large lot.
FIDELITY MORTGAGE INVESTMENT.
Hos r ST w NAT. 2431
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CORD
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CORD, 1880 Conv. Coupe-Good paint ex-
cellent rubber; $3.50: private owner.
4 80 to 80 p. m, 1927 10th St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

BILTMORE ST. n. W. 1e35-Single or
:. double front room. windows, SIS to
S35 a month.
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

HIGHEST appraisals for your old car
Arcade Pontiac Co.. 1419 Irving st. ny
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

.CHRYSLER Airflow Sed. '34-Completely
rein. by $75; paint looks like brand
nu; 1909 reconditioned in our shop.
Shouldn't need dimes worth of any
Bonded: 1897. Lee D. Butler, Inc. 1137
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

ST. N. W. 5O5-1o.OOO So it., I'd floor.
Formerly occupied as night club. Apply
Penn Realty Corp. 474 *" st. N. W.
Metro. 1888 l
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Ford 1887 - Black four-door 0NGM|
sedan. 1000 miles by most eDtVV
careful driver.
SEE MIR. FLOOD, Dealer
1921 Connecticut Ave. Cleveland 8401
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Ford 1885 De Luxe Tudor Trunk OOOB
Sedan-Driven very little and GDOOO
carefully by one owner finish is al
most like new and the upholstery Is
in excellent condition. motor COM
pletely checked and reconditioned. and
runs like a clock. Just phone and we
will bring this car for your inspection,
or come to Hyattsville and save.
BILLHIMER g. PALMER
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1l'NCO Nl'II'''''''

LINCOLN 1886 Passenger Sedan, dark
blue finish. 6 wheels. fender wells, trunk
rack, white Sidewalk tires, finest upholstery.
This fine, distinctive car is surely clean
in every respect; 81 ,525. c. C. C. guaranty.
Capitol Cadillac Co.. 1929 22nd St. N. W.
National 5000. Open Sun. and Eve
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Ford 1886 Tudor Touring 0OGE
Heater. mahogany instrument SDeIUO
panel and trim. Easily $50 under aver
age prices. Our price, 1866.
WAKEFIELD MOTOR CO.
1895 Sherman Ave. N. w. Adams 5000
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

BROOKLAND-Large sunny room; Frigld. {:
board optl.; conv. trans; adults DE.
4Sto.
The Washington times., 1938-04-01

Dodge 1885 De Luxe 2-DOOr QE1R
Touring Sedan-Built-in trunk. OO1O
radio and heater. Showroom appear
ance all over, mileage very low. Car
ries our 90-day guarantee. $50 down
or your old car may be the down
payment.
3342 NJ st. n. W. WEST 1880
Northeast Branch
PershinE Ave. and BladensbuFg I'd.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-10-27
HONIDY FOLKS

Well now, how be va one and all? Seen oui tie
some time since live visited wi tn va bless nv
soul, 1--we got lazy don't wanta, do a thing
'cept just walk around and admire this place
ours ask va. did va ever anything so down
right wonderful as the scenery have? mean the
new fall dresses for trees and "backgroundn
BY gol1y. 1T makes this place look purity.
Course know you all have some special spot YOU
like best, but wish you could see the sun ius'
pourin' down through the trees. outside ny low.
Purtiest sight ever Which goes to show va
how plumb contented these days.
Course it sounds like "Granny talk" but by golly
I'm so satisfied feel SCARED times. All Of
US have had dark days and look back I'll
bet few of US ever thought to be blessed as we
are now. Amt it kinda nice to get up in the morn
ln's thinkin' bout the day? Amt it kinda
swell, Pop. to start for the bus or car and be
greeted half dozen times along the way by Hi
va fe1la How's the game" "Mornin' there va old
SO and so how be ya?" And you. Mon, you poke
your head out the door and gay voice ye1ls
Wna tcha gonna do first today" or "Gee rhiz feel
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-10-27

so gooo this morning don't mind weshin, ironin
or anything. Swell amt it folks hayin nei gh-
oors, real ne ghbors? 7 ighbors. Not pests
There never was anything cheerin' and uplift-
In as lin face. Sometime, just stop and lis
ten TO the happiness in Creenbelt. All thru the dav
you can hear sign Of it Children 1auphirs
mothers s1nGln' (who minds if its key once in
WA1le), 70 thers yellin' happy greetin,s NeigA-
mind a little poem take no credit FOR its orr
Gin, but I've 'membered it, I don't even know who
wrote it but believe you all will understand and
like it. ~
Hero tits
The finest things in life are those
lie neither sell nor buy.
bursting bud, a bird that SINGS
glowing western sky.
ana friends to love these are indeed
Well worth their weight in gold.
May we know the Gladness
Such things forever hold
A Neighbor
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26

Rescue workers using a dozen
boats removed 200 persons from
the isolated community of Bend,
20 miles southeast of San Saba, late
last night. County Judge j. C.
Abney. who headed the relief party,
said apparently there had been
casualties although the entire town
was under water. ''.'
Six of the refugees were re-
ported seriously i'll. State Highway
Patrolmen c. G.. Hicks and L. E.
Wilson, bringing a new supply of
typhoid serum from the state de-
partment, were expected to arrive
today.
Highways leading into San Saba
from all directions were inundated
The patrolmen planned to leave
their motorcycles and attempt to
swim across back waters of the
San Saba river. The central part
of town is on high ground and
apparently is in no danger of be-
ing flooded.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Kentucky Detective Chief Declares
Governors Water Was Poisoned

found no basis for this assertion.
The governor was stricken by a
stomach ailment early Friday after
he had completed a radio broad
cast from his suite in a Louisville
hotel. The illness had been dag
nosed as indigestion. Last night,
DR.. Bryan, resident physician of
the hotel, where Chandler MAIN
tains his headquarters, reported in
a notarized statement that the
governor had been poisoned by
water he had drunk during the
broadcast.
The governor is victim of
poisoned water" he said. Il do not
know what kind of poison it was,
but a quantity would have caused
death, I presume it was admins
tered by an outside party"
When informed of the police
announcement that the case would
be dropped, Bryan insisted he had
facts to substantiatc his charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Half Million Put
In District Fund
For Power System,
PWA Transfers Money to
Continue Building
Valley Line

Anna T. McManus, Impe-
rial Irritation District treas
urer, reported in a telegram
from San Francisco Tuesday
that the second advance of
$500,OOO has been placed to the dis
trict's credit by the Public Works
Administration for construction OF
the All American canal power sys-
tenn.
When final funds are allocated,
PWA will have loaned the district
$1,518,OOO, while $l,242 900 will have
been given as direct grant. OF
the grant, $690,0O0 already has
been received.
Tuesdays million dollar
transfer was made through the
Federal Reserve Bank of San Fran
cisco.
The funds will allow uninter-
rupted construction of the districts
main transmission lines and power
plants.
By accepting PWA advances in
$5OO,OOO installments, the district
has saved $1,000 in interest.
Irrigation district directors
Tuesday called for bids covering
construction of power distribution
lines in all cities of Imperial VAL
Continued on Page 3, Col. d
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26

slayer.
The accused man testified at
an inquest. In describing events
before Meyers was found shot
through the abdomen, Schoenburg
said he and Meyers were together
early in the evening July 81. They
went to Schoenburg's room, he
testified, and played three games
of pinochle.
Then Meyers said he felt like
going out and getting drunk and
asked me for some money" the
prisoner said. Il told him l didn't
have much but could let him have
$3.50. He took the money and left
around II or maybe 11:30 or it
might have been a little later. I
haven't clock in my room and
l haven't a watch"
He took nap in his room after
Meyers left him, he continued.
When he awoke he was thirsty
and went to the hotel lobby to get
a drink from a water cooler. He
was standing in the lobby, he de-
clared, at the time he heard some
one in the street say there was a
fire. He insisted he did not hear
the fire alarm sounded at the time
the Freedman shed was blazing
He said he went to the scene of
the fire and talked to several
persons he named.
At this point District Attorney
Elmer Heald asked him how he
went to the fire. Schoenburg said
he did not remember. He said he
did not remember whether he
walked or went in an automobile
He declared he could not remember
whether he went alone or with
someone.
That section of the evening is
blank, said Schoenburg, because of
the shock caused by police accus-
ing him of shooting his friend
He testified he had not owned a
Continued on Page 3, Col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 26. CUP)
Insisting that Governor A. b,
Chambers current illness is the
result of an attempt to poison
him. Major Joseph Burman, head
of the State Bureau of Identifica-
ton. said today that it was the
third such attempt against the
governor life.
One other such attempt was made
at a roadside stand near Coving-
ton, and a second at Harlan, Bur-
man said. The governor became i'll
last Friday in a Louisville motel
and DR.. j. w. Byran, hotel physi-
clan, said he thought poison had
been put in Chandler's drinking
water. Louisville police said they
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
.5-Hour
Battle
Soviet Force Set
Back Says Tokyo
News Agency

TOKYO, July 26. (UP)-
apanes e newspaper and
news agency dispatches from
Manchukuo reported serious
clashes between Russian and
japanese border guards today at
the scene of last weeks dangerous
dispute.
The newspaper Nichi Nichi, in a
special dispatch from Mutankiang,
Manchukuo, asserted that 300 Rus
sian soldiers crossed the frontier
and were thrown back by Man.
chukuan troops after a five hour
fight.
Previously the Domei news agen-
cy had reported that 20 Russian
infantrymen and 30 cavalrymen
crossed the frontier and were
thrown back by frontier guards.
The Domei dispatch said that
the Russians crossed the frontier
at an unspecified point, and pene-
trated into Manchukuo for dis
tance of 110 yards before they
we're repulsed.
But the Nichi Nichi dispatch
gave details of what, If they were
correctly reported, was fight on
a bigger scale.
The dispatch said that 300 Rus
slams crossed the Ussuri river in
four gunboats, seized the town of
Yoalintze on the Manchukuan side
and burned houses.
Manchukuan border guards fired
on the Russians and there was
severe fighting until the Russians
retreated after five hours, it was
said.
Neither dispatch mentioned casu-
alties.
1t had been reported also that
81 Russian warships were in Pos
siet Bay on the coast opposite the
hill area.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26

strike.
Trial proceedings were conducted
in a secret session by the executive
board with Martin presiding, but a
description of the scene was suppl
ed to newspapermen by Maurice
Sugar, attorney for the defendants.
Sugar said the four defendants
were accompanied by George Adde's,
who was expelled as secretary
treasurer two weeks ago. In lock-
step the five entered the door, faced
Martin who was seated at the head
of a long conference table, and
raised their arms in the Nazi salute.
In unison they shouted Hell
Hitler!"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26


The youth stepped to the ledge
which varied from foot to two
feet in width, from room 1713 of
the Gotham hotel, swank midtown
hoStelry, at 11:45 am. while the
sidewalks were thronged with shop
pers and office workers going to
lunch.
Police said he had quarrel with
his sister, Mrs. Katherine Bull
with whom he had gone to visit
friends in the hotel.
While Mrs. Bull pleaded and
police thought up several schemes
to get him inside, only to discard
them for fear Ward would jump.
the young man smoked cigaret af-
ter cigaret, flipping the butts into
the street.
81 want to be let alone; I'll think
this thing out for myself" he
said repeatedly in reply to his sis
ter's pleadings.
Police closed 55th street, on
which the hotel fronts, and called
out reserves to keep order among
the thousands of watchers who
jammed Fifth Avenue for blocks
Mrs. Bull, leaning from the win.
dow Of room 1713, begged:
Darling, come back. You hav,
too much character to do this. w,
love you and you know it. Whel
people love each other they hav
to help each other. Come In an,
have drink. You know I've neve
failed you. I'll help you if yol
please come in
Ward puffed on his cigaret ant
disdained to reply.
Continued on Page 3, Col. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Samish Attorneys
Criticize Probe

SACRAMENTO, Cal, July 26
(UP)-Jurisdiction of the Sacra-
mento county grand jury to inves-
tigate charges of legislative cor
ruption was attacked today by at
torneys for Arthur H. Samish, San
Francisco lobbyist, during argu-
ments on income tax matters be-
fore the third district court of
appeals.
Anthony j. Kennedy, represent
ing SamiSh. contended that the
jury had served more than a year
contrary to law, and was not en-
titled to investigate the legislature
under terms of the statutes govern
ing grand jurieS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
R. R. Commission
Orders Gas Rate
Slash in Valley
Three |. V. Towns to Get
Benefit of Reduction
Approved by State

Reduced gas rates effec-
tive Sep. / will mean an an
nual saving of $15,50O to
Coast County Gas company
customers in Ell Centro,
Brawley, and Calexico
The state railway commission
announced the rate cut Tuesday
and declared similar cuts through
out California will result in state
wide reduction of $4,000 annually.
The reduction applies only to Gus
toners using 1000 cubic feet or
more a month.
Reduction of the average house
holder using 1900 cubic feet OF
gas month will amount to nine
Continued on Page 3, Col. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Murder Jury in
Disagreement

The jury in the Ida Cleveland
murder trial failed to reach a YER
dict after nine hours of deliberation
and was discharged by the court at
1915 am. Tuesday.
Fate of the Ell Centre Negro
woman was placed in the hands OF
the jury at $3.50 pm. Monday.
Friday the court will set the case
for retrial. Mrs. Cleveland from the
witness stand declared she shot her
husband, Walter, because she was
afraid he would kill her if she didn't
defend herself during a quarrel
She is held in the county Jail with
out bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Jimmy Mattern
Plans World Hop

HOLLYWOOD, July 26. (UP)-
Jimmy Mattern, famous flier, is
planning a nonstop flight around
the world, it was announced here
today.
Frank and Victor Orsatti. film
agents, said that the flight has
been contemplated for many
months, and that Mattern already
has plane the duplicate of that
used by Howard Hughes in circling
the world in 81 hours, II minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
COAST GUARD REMOVES
TRAINING SHIP CREW

WASHINGTON, July 26. CUP)-
U. S. coast guard headquarters
was advised today that coast guard
boats had removed the crew of the
Brazilian naval training ship, the
Almirante Saldanha, which ground
ed on shoals one mile west of
Cabres Island, outside San Juan,
P. r., harbor last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26

The works progress administra-
ton spent 4,834947 ,053 or 55.7 per
cent of the funds made available.
other expenditures included: agrl-
culture with public roads and farm
security allocations. si36.00000
bureau of public roads, s506.0000 900;
farm security. s556.000,000; rivers
and harbors, sl64 100000; civilian
conservation corps. before being
transferred from emergency 10 pre-
manent status S503.O 100000: PWA
from emergency relief funds only
$496 ,OO0, 900.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-26
Child Wife Files
Divorce Action

AUBURN, Cal, July 26. (UP)-
Mrs. Irene Poonian, 14-year-old
child wife of Paritem Poonian, %,
Hindu nurseryman of Loomis, held
an award of $40 monthly temporary
alimony today pending a hearing
of her divorce suit next Septem-
ber.
Mrs. Poonian testified her 28-
year-old husband ordered her to
leave home.
Poonian denied the allegation
and entered a counter charge of
interference on the part of my
law"