Evening Star Newspaper, November 27, 1926, Page 4

PETROVA ARRIVES WITH BANNED PLAY, Lord High Chamberlain of i England Held Production B Insulted America. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, November 27.—Olga Petrova, actress and playwright, ar- rived from England yesterday to arrange production of a play on which the lord high chamberlain turned the officlal thumbs down in London as insulting to America. “He insisted on certaln cuts,” she sald, “in which I acqulesced, and then he turned it down anyway.” Asked what “cuts” the court func- tionary, who Is vested with theatrical censorship, had demanded, Miss Petrova said he had objected to the words “obscene” and “abdomen.” Not Insulting, She Says. *After those words were removed,” #he said, “he became fearful that the play would be objectionable to Amer- ica, as the first act dealt with a satire on the American Purity League. He took the position that if America was to be insulted, Americans ought to do it first. That’s where he was most absurd. The play is in no way in- sulting. The actress said she also locked horns with the lord high chamber- laln over the fact that her heroine railed against God and called Him a bull id it might be all very well,” she said, “for people to do that sort of thing in the Bible, but that it is not done nowadays in the better Cites Job and Saul. s as precedents, but he would not relent, ing that these men lived a long time ago and did not know any better."” Miss Petrova said the play is called “What Do We Want?" and *“deals with a man who married so that he would have a constant temptation, and at the end of four d made a fool of hin A JUGOSLAVIC ORCHESTRA. A group of musicians, hailing from lavia, home of s and Slovenes, the Serbs pre. sented a program at the Hamline M. st night be- fore an enthusiastic audience. The group is composed of six men, headed by Joseph Rotkvich, and they call themselves the Adriatic Tamburica Orchestra. They wear the peasant costume of the section from which they come—white blouses carefully embroidered, white knee trousers and shiny high black boots. The red velvet Eton jackets embroidered in gold braid give them a Masonic touch in_costume, and bright sashes add a dash of color. Their queer steel-stringed instruments, called tamburi shaped like ukuleles, mandolins and a bass-cello, are heavily inlaid with mother-of-pearl and, with the exception of the bass-cello, all strings are tuned in D. This largest instrument has four strings, two in D and two in G. These gay people deck even their prosaic music racks with reaths of artificial flowers and long umers of red until the complete effect suggests that they are ready for the prize float in an Atlantic City parade. The music as played by this orches- tra is quite as novel and diverting as their ensemble pictorial effect. Al- though they pleased their audience extremely with the gayet v dashed off old famil Turkey in the Straw” selections from *“Poet “Il Trovatore,” “Rigoletto’ Bohemian Girl,” it was really in their one group of mnative folk songs and dance music that they were at their a distinctive organization. The not only suited their instru- which one member of the stated are only used by phisticated mu ¢, but their en- semble singing also was thoroughly enjoyable. They have good, natural i ind sing without any affecta- blue and_operatic nd Peasant,” and “The tions. Their attack is good and their rhythms bevond reproach. Another prize number, broadly humorous, was called “A Day in Jugoslavia” and re- minded one of Paul Whiteman's band aving some of their ‘“high-brow” wzz_music, similarly programmatic. nimals, trains, church bells, *included. Nothing whatso- - early morning lark to serenade of the nightin male was omitted, and the audience enjoyed the entire selection. Popular numbers of the day were not nored yearning, “Baby Fac Valencia”” and “Oh, Where Is My Sweetie Hiding Tonight were played. The finale was a medley of American patriotic airs. PAN-AMERICAN MUSICAL Yesterday was a day of interna- tional music for those who cared to morning until late sutheastern Eu- represented by the stra at night, the usly with a pra i mu Morning Mu Union »n of the Pan o 8. Rowe, director gen- Adams, counselor. nd Cuba Jugo- in Friday Pan-An the co-op were this program. Raul Pania anist native to that country, featured artist, and his play- ed to be of absorbing inte to the large audience of diplo. < represen ind members of : Morning Music Club Hall of the A group included after several of the own compo: in E Major.” His \oluded “Waltz de Conc do, and two of smpositions, *Etud > nor* and former of Volcan de Agua,’ performed it, nchez Latour, a, zave fon on a s the wpacity. Hi atterns ters in hi ane led pianist Senor Do Minister fascinating work. He s terrific volc which ¢ capital the indeed, s 2 and the tion vividly can almost see the steam of the hoil- ing water that g s s volcano its name. Senor Paniagua is a vivacious artist, who puts every inch of him- self into his playing, and whose fin- gers are unusually Jde in the tripping passages of long runs. It is Interesting to know that he studied three rs in Ma with : one would like to hear ! of some of that composer's playing works. The other Latin American on the program was Senor Leo Alvarado, Violinist, who played two character- istic Mexican dances by Elorduy, the second of which, has a | 10 " | was Ethel THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO Seven More Gifts Bring La Plata Fund to $3,392.92 Seven additional donations to the La Plata relief fund today were acknowledged by The Star, bring- ing the total for the assistance of sufferers of the tornado in south- ern Maryland to $3,392.92 New subscriptions follo Previously acknowledged, $3,335.92 Park View Woman's Club. 5.00 B. F, .e . 2.00 Benjamin H. Miller, . 5.00 Cissel-Saxon Post, Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary.. 30.00 Mary Patten Golding.... 5.00 Mary A. Crismond ....... 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Kennon Vall 5.00 Total .... .$3,392.92 NOBILE LECTURE ON POLAR FLIGHT Designer and Pilot of Norge Gives lllustrated Talk on Trip Over Pole. Gen. Umberto Nobile, recently ar- rived in this country, last evening de- scribed the Polar flight of the Norge, the dirigible which he designed and piloted, and showed slides and pic- tures of the flight from the time of the departure until its arrival in Alaska. His address was made before the National Geographic Soclety, at its opening lecture of the season, at the Washington Auditorium, before a distinguished audience, which includ- ed the entire staff of the Italian Em- bassy, Army and N: officers and other prominent citizens of Washing- ton. The speaker was introduced by Dr. Gilbert Grosvenor, president of the National Geographic Soviety, as “The genius who designed and constructed the Norge.” Gen. Nobile said Italy deserved the credit for the technical organization of the flight, and he paid a high tribute to Lincoln Ellsworth, the American who gave it a part of its financial support. The most dramatic moment in his talk was when he told how, after traversing heavy fogs, and passing beyond any signs of animal life at 84 degrees the big ship reached the top of the world, glided down to 600 feet, while Amundsen, Ellsworth and he droped the flags of their respective nations. Pictures of Flight Shown. Pictures shown included slides and motion pictures, beginning with the construction of the ship in Rome, its departure, wherein was seen Mussolin with his face bandaged from a wound at the hands of a would-be assassin, and of its flight via France, England, Norway and Russia, to Kings Bay, Spitsbergen. When the plane left Spitzbergen seals were seen for a time, also fish in the ice channels, but at 84 degrees all signs of life disappeared and it was then that fog was encountered so that icicles formed on metal parts of the alrship and caused concern on the part of its navigators. Gen. Nobile said he had no fear of not reaching the Pole, but that the outcome of the flight after that was an unknown quantity. The flight to the Pole was but 800 miles, in compari- son with the 1,200 miles from the Pole to Alaska. ‘Wanted Norge Shot. On their arrival in Alaska, he said, one Eskimo lad shouted to his fathe: ‘Take your gun and shoot it; it is a fly- ing seal”; others averred it must be a winged elephant, while some of the old men of the tribe decided it could only be the devil himself. He told of the search along the Alaska coast for a landing place until the descent at Tel- ler; after the 8,500-mile total journey from Rome across the top of the earth. Gen. Nobile read many passages from his log, reciting conditions en- countered and the events of the flight. Practically exhausted after their 46 hours in the air from Kings Bay to Teller, the first thought of everybody upon their arrival was for sleep. DISHPAN ORCHESTRA PLAYS AT CARNIVAL A dishpan orchestra and an im- personation of Hi-Boy, the giraffe, were the features of the Southeast Community Center carnival staged last night at the Hine Junior High School by civic and soclal organiza- tions of that section. Vaudeville, prize waltz, country store, grabbag and fish pond also were included in the entertainment. The appearance of Hi-Boy, por- trayed by Gilbert White and Virgil Boyd, caused considerable mirth to the 1,000 Southeast citizens who jam- med _the school building. The kitchen band, which played selections on an assortment of culinary utensils, was composed of members of the Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Red Men. The prize waltz, in which -ouple competed, was won by Miss Lena Dyer and Morrls Gurvitz in a graceful exhibition. The Orange and Gray Melody Boys furnished music for dancing in the school gym m. A miniature hos- pital in charge of Dr. Joseph D. Rog ors of Casualty Hospital attracted much attention. Friendship and Southeast Library contributed in | Lydia’ Burklin and Miss Frances Os borne, respectively. The carnival will be repeated to night. barbaric rhythm, especially brought out in the piano accompaniment, that was most alluring. He also played rique’s “‘Secreto Eterno.” Senor Alvarado has unquestionably the k of interpreting the ~Latin . and although yesterday was a ay for stringed instruments, many of his tones were rounded and mellow. The only singer on the program Gawler, Washington so- prano, whose voice was in unusually | fine condition, with warm, ringing tones, and her usual artistry of inter- pretation and charming personality helped to make the two groups of ongs among the most enjoyable num- ers on the entire program. She was admirably assisted at the piano by Miss Lucy Brickenstein. Mrs. ler, though a North American, captured the elusive, slurring grace of the Latin songs, and she sang all her numbers well. They included a group of Cuban songs by de Fuentes, Soler and an angement by La Forge, and Mexican folk songs arranged by Kilenyi and La Forge. Frances Gutelius, the second pian- ist on the program, is another Wash- ingtonian. She showed fine technique and musiclanship in her playing of the first movement of Athos Palma’s “Sonata in C Sharp Minor.’ 3 ma. vatory. itk Mother’ rooms. 96 5137 ier. shower and 2 in room, 50% more. Rooma Dty e House | teresting exhibits in charge of Mins | THE THRILL THAT COMES ONCE IN A LIFETIME. . N A THE FIRST TIME You USED PERFUME (Variiia EXTRACT) OMN YOuR HAMDKERCHIEF 100,000 SHOPMEN GET WAGE BOOST Eleven Western Railroads Grant Increases Totaling '$3,000,000 Yearly. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 27.—Wage in- creases estimated at $3,000,000 annu- ally on 11 Western railroads operating out of Chichgo, affecting’ about 100,000 shopmen, have been granted by the roads, it was disclosed yesterday. The advance ranges from 1 to 8 cents an hour, in most cases 2 cents an hour. The roads involved are the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific; Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe; Chicago, Bur- lington and Quincy; Chicago and East- ern Illinois, Fort Worth and Denver, Union Pacific, Wabash, Illinois Cen- tral, Great Northern, Missouri Pa- cific, and Chicago and Alton. On most roads the increase 1s effec- tive this month or on December 1. The Missouri Pacific increase, al- though not announced, was effective August 1 last and the Santa Fe No- vember 1. Other Negotiations. The advances were negotiated with the local assoclations of shopmen. The Chicago and Northwestern Rail- way is negotiating with the federated shop crafts, but has not reached any agreement. The federated shop crafts are recognized also on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, but have not been on many of the roads since the strike of 1922. Officials of the Rock Island lines said the increases had gone into ef- fect on that road September 15, and {had added 2 cents an hour to the metal workers' wage, making the standard 74 cents on that road and 66 cents for woodworkers. On roads which increased the wages subse- quently the standard is higher. The Union Pacific increase, llke that on the Illinois Central, is effec- tive December 1. The Santa Fe increase was 2 cents an hour, affecting about 15,000 men. The Great Northern increase was only 1 cent an hour for men already recelving 78 cents and over, but 2 cents for those receiving less. The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy increased shop wages generally 1 cent. Its subsidiary, the Fort Worth and Denver, where the basis was lower, increased 2 cents. Kastern Rates Ralsed. | The Wabash Increased wages 2% cents an hour, making the metal me- chanic 76 cents. The Unfon Pacific raised itn men 2 cents an hour, making the metal me- chanles’ rate 76 cents and the car- men's 68 cents. The Ilinots Contral Increaws in 2 centn an hour, and the Burlington, with @ 1 cent Increass, brought the metal trades’ rate up to 76 centw an hour. The New York Cent timore and Ohlo, in the and the Hal ant, have i Open an account and save regularly L the Columbia Permanent Building Association 733 12th St. N.W. Pays 59, Interest Compounded semi-annually ELVIN C. HAZEN, President. LOYD E. DAVIS, Treasurer. made an hour. 1922, similar large numbers of empioyes. The New York Central, which pays pro rata for overtime, raised the metal wages to a standard rate of 76 cents made the rate 75 cents an hour, but pays time and a half for overtime. ‘While the increase was negotiated through the local association of shop- men, it was said by rallroad officials that the raise was “voluntary” and not forced by shopmen’'s demands. The last major_ incr most of the roads concerned was after the shopmen’'s strike of 1922, major railway systems have added increases since that time, it was said, but yesterday’'s was the largest since NOVEMBER 27, 1928. SMITH NOT GUL IN MURDER TRIAL But Defendant in Stella Maris Case Gets Year for Carrying Arms. D. 0, SATURDAY, —By WEBSTER. By the Associated Press. MAIDSTONE, England, November 27.—Alphonse F. A. Smith today was found not guilty of murder or man- slaughter In connection with the shooting of his friend, John Thomas Derham. He was sentenced, however, to 12 months at hard labor for carrying firearms with intent to endanger life. Justice Avery, addressing the jury which heard Smith swear that the shooting of Derham on August 12 in the Smith villa, Stella Maris, was accldental, sald: “There is no motive more likely to cause man or woman to desire to do injury than jealousy.” The prosecution had based its case on the theory that Smith shot Der- ham in a fit of jealous rage over the latter’s attentions to Mrs. Smith. Pointing out that Mrs. Smith had not been called as a witness, the judge asked: “Is it concelvable that, if she could support or corroborate the story which Smith has told you, she would not have been called as a witness for the defense?"” Referring to the “unwritten law,” the judge said that this was “merely a name for no law at all ¢ ¢ * re- verting us to the state of barbarism.” (The prosecutor at the opening of the trial declared there was no “unwritten law” in England. Dealing with Smith’s plea that he had intended to commit suicide and that Derham was accidentally shot during the struggle, the judge cited a law reading: “If a man pulls the trigger of a revolver with intent to kill himself * * * ang accldentally kills some one else, he s guilty of murder.” MRS. RAY BREZ DIES. Widow of Colman Brez Is Buried in Ohev Sholom Cemetery. P Mrs. Ray Brez, 65 years old, died at her residence, in the Ashley Apart- ments, Wednesday. She was the widow of Colman Brez. They were married in Hamburg, Germany. Mrs. Brez had been a resident of Washing- ton for the past 35 years and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Ter husband was employed for many years as a designer and buflder of delicate instruments by the De- partment of Agriculture. He was killed in an accident 18 years ago. Funeral services were conducted at the residence yesterday afternoon. Interment was in the Ohev Sholom Congregation Cemetery. Mrs. Brez is survived by a son, Selig C. Brez, and five daughters, Mrs. Arthur Ab- hott, Mrs. George Stein of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Milton Diamond, Miss Flor- ence Brez and Mrs. Adlal Mann. i Emperor Slightly Better. TOKIO, November 27 (#).—The im- perial Japanese household stated to- v that the condition of the Emperor, whose long illness has been acute for he past 15 days improved slight v and his temperature was reported lower. ] serraetnt ] certtit] {elz 9605 ACTRESS’ AWARD UPHELD. Verdict of $60,682 for Jewel Car- men Sustained in Appeal. NEW YORK, November 27 (®).— Verdict of $60,682, awarded Jewel Carmen, motion picture actress, against the Fox Film Corporation, was affirmed yesterday by the appellate division of the Supreme Court. Fox Films in its appeal alleged that the judge “committed grave error” in making “prejudicial remarks” before y_that made the award. The laimed the film company by licious interference” prevented from fulfilling a contract. Copr. 1026 (N, Y. World) Press Pub. 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The value of the industry's products for the last biennial census period was $563,102,642. DUELL PERJURY ACTION DROPPED IN NEW YORK Former Head of Movie Concern Escapes New Trial as Gish Suit Charges Are Withdrawn. By the Assoclated Press. NEW YORK, November 27.—Fed- eral indictment charging perjury against Charles H. Duell, former president of Inspiration Pictures, in connection with a suit brought against Lillilan Gish, motion picture actress, was nolle prossed yesterday. The order nullifying the indlctment was {ssued in the office of the United States attorney on the ground that trial of Duell last May had resulted in a jury disagreement and that no additional evidence could be presented at a new trial. Duell sued Miss Gish to enjoin her from making motion pictures for any one but himself. Judge Mack threw the case out of court, declaring that perjury had been committed, and Duell was indicted. 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