Evening Star Newspaper, February 12, 1931, Page 13

“UTILATY ATTACKS - NEW POWER BODY Company Questions Federal Control Over River as L. Site of Plant. By the Associated Press. ‘A direct challenge of its authority ‘was before the Power Commission today in a form which was expected to lead to a courf test of the constitutionality of the water power act. It was contained in a brief filed by the Ap Electric Power Co., prior to a hearing set for next Monday on the utility company's five-year ef- fort to obtain a limited license to build an $11,000,000 plant on New River, near Radford, Va. . The question at issue is whether the Federal Government or the State of Virginia. has jurisdiction over the stream, the latter joining the company in the contention that the stream is not navigable, therefore not subject to Federal control. Virginia's conserva- tion commission, William Carson, has notified the commission that assump- tion of jurisdiction by the Government would violate the State’s rights. West Virginia, Tennessee and Arkansas pre- sented similar statements. The company sought a ruling on its authority from the old power commis- slon, formed of three cabinet members. They declined because of the precedent involved, suggesting the campany start work on the project without a license so the commission might bring suit to test its powers. This the company re- fused to do, pressing instead before the new commission its demand for a minor part license, which does not include the strict accounting report required in the usual licenses, nor does it provide for Tecapture by the Government. Attorney General Mitchell in an ad- visory opinion to the old commission held isspance of a minor part license would do, on the contention that the only interest of the Government was protection of navigability of the Kana- wha River, into which the new river flows. This opinion was cited by the company’s brief. Several members of the commission said they would favor having the issue brought to a court test to set up a precedent to guide them in disposal of gumemus important pending applica- ons. 8,293 GARMENTS SENT TO DROUGHT SUFFERERS D. C. Chapter, Red Cross, Keeps 22 Machines in Operation—Cloth- ing and Help Needed. ‘With 8,203 garments already shipped by the District of Columbia Chapter of the American Red Cross in the past three weeks to drought sufferers, work still is under way at chapter head- quarters, 1730 E street, and in many churches, women's clubs and homes throughout the city to make more contributions. Twenty-two machines in the hall of service at chapter headquarters are busy every day. The garments being sent_are good, used clothing donated by Citizens of Washington; new gar- ments made by willing hands and new garments donated by merchants, Shoes and stockings also have been shipped. The gifts from Washington are be- ing shipped free by the American Ex- press and the various railroads to Ken- tucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Alabama. Requests still are com- ing in daily. “We still need workers and we still need clothing,” said a- statement from the local chapter. Reviews and “The Seas Beneath” Is Mostly Up in the Air. HE new picture at the Fox, “The Seas Beneath,” is a curious mixture of good, bad and indifference. The good comes out in the photograph- ing of things nautical, the bad in the theatrically overwrought story, and the indif- ference in a cast which has no one in particu- lar by which to distinguish it. ‘The director, John Ford, however, con = trived to “snap” many interest- ing phenomena of the sea and to augment the interest in these by widening the screen at the correct mo- ments. As in all films of this kind, as soon as the screen shrinks back to its origi- nal size, much is lost, in fact, more than is gained by having enlarged it in the beginning. ‘The story is one of the most curi- ous ever. At the outset, it is a kind of Rollo Boys adventure in the late war—with a mystery ship out to t a German submarine. Then, suddenly it becomes a chronicle of how Richard Cabot—here Boston’s Back Bay may be seen to shudder— dies for his country by trying to sink a submarine single-handed— this has to be seen to understand the real, or unreal significance—and in the end, there emerges the great love of & navy officer for the sister of the commander of the German submarine which has been success= fully sent to the bottom. ‘The eflec:‘i‘veness of refueling the “mystery ship” in “some neul port” is slightly spoiled by actuality of the California cliffs hanging over it. Snapped within an inch of Malibu Beach—or there- abouts—one can almost see the long lines of curious motorists stop- ping to watch while George O'Brien corrals his men, after an evening of carousal in port, to send the German U-boat to the bottom. ‘There is, however, some excite- ment in spite of the impossible story, and there are also many in- teresting scenes of submarines and such-like to ‘pass away the time. George O'Brien. From the Front Row News of Washington's Theaters. George O'Brien is the “hero,” Marion Lessing the heroine, but with the rest of the cast, they are far from distinguished. The stage show, “Wild and ‘Woolly,” lives up to its name nicely, with a’ fine collection of all, sorts and sundry to carry it along. Watch, too, for the man who snaps the rope and the lady who without batting an eyelash gets all mixed up in it! Bob West, the ebullient lad at the organ, and the splendid Brusiloff Orchestra complete the dprogram. E. de “Dracula” at Rialto Still Makes the Hair Stand Up. S*T)RACULA,” Bram Stokers’ fan- tastic and unearthly tale in screen form, as shown in preview at midnight last night in the Rialto ‘Theater, disclosed something quite unlike the stage presentation, due, of course, to the fact that the screen offers a much wider field for expan- sion, and it does expand to some ex- tent in the treatment of this weird mystery story. From the opening scene in the castle of Count Dracula, in Tran- sylvania, to the closing scene in an old abbey in the outskirts of London it is intensely thrilling, losing none of its potentialities for making one’s hair at the nape of the neck stand on end. Bela Lucosi, in the role of Dra- cula, the King of Vampires, is most effective, casting a spell over the au- dience from the first close-up of his splotched, deathlike face and staring eyes. Prof. Von Helsing, eminent Dutch scientist, who is the cause of the undoing of Count Dracula, is portrayed excellently by Edwar Van Sloan. ‘The parts of Mina Seward and Jonathan Harker were each well played by David Manners and Helen Chandler, whom movie fans will re- member appeared together recently in “Mothers Cry.” Miss Chandler displayed remarkable acting in the scene where, after hav had her blood fused with that Dracula, Johnathan Harker, her flance. rtrayal of Renfield, one of the lesser vampires, who feeds only on the smaller living things, such as flies and spiders, does not come up to the standard set by his English predecessor in the role on the stage. The picture ends with the warning to look behind doors, under beds, etc., before retiring for the night, “for there is such a thing as a }Bmpill:l&“ CHILE HONORS MISS PECK Al Merito Order Conferred American Mountain Climber. NEW YORK, February 12 (#).—The Order Al Merito was bestowed yester- day upon Miss Annie S. Peck, Ameri- can mountain climber, author and lec- turer, by the Chilean government. ‘The award was made at the Chilean consulate. The Order Al Merito is be- stowed to honor “the brave citizens who fought for liberty and exception- ally distinguished themselves in gal- lantry.” on ——— GRAND THEFT CHARGED LOS ANGELES, February 12 (#).— Frank Anderson, 63, was accused in a complaint yesterday charging grand theft with an attempt to defraud C. E. Bothman, former New York railway and steamship official, of $50,000 in a race track gambling Bothman came_ here several New York. Police said Anderson was wanted on months ago_from LOOKS FOR TRADE GAIN American Bankers’ Association’s Head Is Optimistic Observer. GRAY, Ind.,, February 12 (#).—Rome C. Stephenson, of South Bend, Ind, president of the American Banker's Association, Monday told the Lake County Bar Association to “look to 1931 as a year of gradual business im- provement, with the latter part of the ear or the first part of 1932 to see usiness again approaching normal.” The low point of the business de- pression was passed last December, Stephenson said, adding, “optimism in the minds of our citizens is what this country needs today more than anything else.” Do FALSE TEETH| Rock, Slide or Slip? Fasteeth, a new, greatly improved owder to be sprinkled on upper or ower plates, holds false teeth '3 pleasant. Get F: ING STAR, WASH TO OPERATOR OF STILL IN FIRE IS SOUGHT Apparatus Fifty-Gallon Found When Heater Starts Blaze in Basement. ‘The colored operator of a 50-gallon still discovered by police and firemen last night during a fire at 1164 Fifth street northeast was being sought today. Neighbors, smelling smoke, turned in an alarm and firemen of two com- panies and ninth precinct officers found that a heater attached to a still, lo- cated in the basement, had become overheated and started a small blaze. The fire was extinguished quickly and damage was reported to be only slight. The still and 19 gallons of rye mash were confiscated and carried to No. 8 station to be held as evidence against the distiller in the event he is appre- hended. A North Capitol street druggist told police he owned the building in which the plant was found, but had rented it to a colored man and disclaimed any knowledge of the outfit having been instalied. ‘The Wogal tribe of South East Australia are very careful about bury- ing everything which belongs to a dead with him, even to his canoe. man DG Music and Musicians Reviews and News of Cnpital’s produma. Another Program By Men’s Giee Club. HE Glee Club representi American _ University lasf night made its second ap- arance and made a most avorable impression on & large audience in the auditorium of the Woodside Methodist Episcopal Church, Silver Spring. They acquitted themselves admira= bly in_selections ranging from the old ballads to such numbers as the “Winter Seng” and “Aura Lee,” also interpolating comic presentations, including the mirth - provoking “When Pa” In rendering their first group, consisting of three songs, including “Aura Lee,” a slight ner- vousness was evident, resulting in a raggedness of attack, but a friendly reception from the audience quickly bolstered them up, and “I Passed by Your Window” was exceedingly well done, with unity of tone, color and harmony. Randall Harland, who has been the conductor of this organization but for a short time, directed effi- ciently and deserves credit for a de- cided improvement in the work of the American University Glee Club. Barrett Fuchs, a baritone soloist THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1931, of ability, was well received in “The Hills of Home” and Bullard’s “The Sword of Ferrera.” He was accom= panied by Mary Cline, W. Everett McLane, in two piano numbers, the Rachmaninoff’s “Poli~ chenelle” and Albeniz' “Seguidilla,” was applauded vigorously, and gave as an encore one of the Chopin waltzes. The Schubert “Serenade” and Herbert's “Gypsy Love Song” were rendered as trombone solos by John Lee Coulter. A familiar composition, “Invictus,” closed the program for the evening. — DR. COOPER WILL SPEAK Dr. William Knowles Cooper, former general secretary of the Washington Young Men's Christian Association, will give a brief biographical talk on Geo: Washington tomorrow night at 7:15 o'clock in the lobby of the OCentral Y. M. C. A, 1736 G street northwest. ‘The address, to be illustrated with motion pictures, is the last of a series on biographical sketches of great Amer- icans given under auspices of the Y. M. C. A. 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