Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1931, Page 5

THOMPSON TANE IN CHAGO FcHT Issues Somewhat Clouded, but General Feeling Is That Big Bill Will Lose. This is the second of three art on Chicago's mayoraity campaign and the fmpending _election. which takes place next Tuesday. final article will appear tomorrow BY PAUL R. LEACH. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star CHICAGO, April 4 (N.AN.A).—As usual in a Chicago election issues at stake in the mayoralty campaign are somewhat involved William Hale Thompson, Republican fighting for a fourth term, expects to squeeze through in the election next Tuesday, although straw votes, ward canvasses and the general feeling “in the air” indicate victory for Anton J. Cermak, Democrat Thompson has been far from the| spectacular clown of previous cam- paigns. He has performed so far in an | almost conservative manner, compared to his rearing up in the primary—when he blasted his principal opponent, Mu- | nicipal Judge Lyle, up one side and down the other, marshaled a daily “jackass show” on the Loop streets and ! talked, holding a halter, which he said | would lead from the necks of his op- ponents to the principal Chicago news- | paper offices. | Calls Cermak a “Bohunk.” ! Ridicule is Thompson's major po- | litical weapon, and he has used it against Cermak—referring to Cermak as a “bohunk,” because of the Demo- crat’s birth in Bohemia, and attempt ing to stir racial and religious hatred Thompson has shadow boxed a little with King George, as he did four years ago, but he has not stressed that. As & matter of fact, if his campaign utter- ances and headquarters publicity state- ments are indicative, Thompson is run- ning for a fourth term because he is a | Republican an8 on his record of ex- | tensive public works improvements dur- ing his administrations. Those are his principal talking points, but three-fourths of his speaking time— and he has been speaking five to seven times a day, plus two or three daily 15-minute radio addresses—have been taken up with abuse of his opponent and attacks upon the Chicago Tribune, | his old newspaper enemy. Stresses Tax Reduction. Cermak has refused to be drawn into a contest of Billingsgate with Thomp- son. He and his Democratic speaking aldes ' have established tax reduction through governmental economy as the major issue. The alliance of crime and politics, Al Capone and prohibition enter as side issues. Chicago’s financial condition has be:n badly muddled in the last three years. Because of inequalities in real estate assessments, a reassessment was orde-red in 1928 and was not finished until early in 1930. As a result. taxes for 1928 were not collected until last year, and 1929 tax bills are just now being mailed. ‘When the 1928 bills were received a year ago taxpayers raised a howl be: cause they found a considerable in- crease. A much greater howl is going up now, for Chicago taxes have mount- ed 19 per cent. On the other hand, the tax rate for ! Cook County in the last eight years has | remained static under the administra- tion of Cermak as president of the County Board. He is promising to cut | Chicago's municipal government ex- pense and the tax rate accordingly along the line of economies he effected | s president. | Cermak Far Wetter. Both Cermak and Thompson are | “wets,” but Cermak is far the wetter. | In 1905, when it was unpopular to talk | sbout personal liberty and against the | Anti-Saloon League, Cermak was sec- Tetary of the United Societies for Local | Self-Government. | As city councilman in 1915 he clashed | with Thompson, then serving his first | term, when Thompson made & gesture toward the “drys” and the church fed eration by enforcing the old, dead let- ter Sunday saloon-closing law Cermak also clashed with Thompscn in an investigation of charges of pro- tection for saloons that wanted to re- main open after 1 a.m. Cermak alleg- ing that the 1 a.m. closing enforcement was litlie more than a dodge for col- lecting pretection money from salocn- keepers. He did not prove his charges | and nothing came of them. ! He is more of a “wet” today than | ever, and that is popular in Chicago. Witness James Hamilton Lewis’ election last Fall to be United States Senator on & State rights platform by 700.000, | & 350,000 majority in Chicago over Ruth Hanna McCormick, “dry” Republican. | Both Dodge Capone. | Cermak has scarcely mentioned pro- | hibition in his speeches, but ‘Thompson has brought it in several t'mes. In one | recent speech he said Cermak was more responsible for prohibition than any | “dry” he ever heard of, charging that Cermak, s & representative of the saloon interests, was a partner in the “inconsistent and abusive” practices of | the saloons. Both candidates have dodged Cermak laid Capone’s rse to 7 son, and other Democratic have been ever alliances. T “He is not nothing to m here | m, but ime on Capone (Copyris: a, April 4 (#) —An un- of semi-cater- | pillar motor cars, today 5.000-mile trek across A: T The expedition cor Frenchmen and 1 American ing_the National G ape Myrtle 3 feet 75c Maryland Nursery Wells Ave. and 4th St. monston. near Hyattsyille Open We. Sundavs After 1:30 COPLEY COURTS 1514 17th St. N.W, Decatur 0300 2 large rooms, r kitch 2-hour Flev ervi T S ‘Burchell’s Famous Bougquet T his superb coffee N. W. BURCHELL! 817-19 Fourteenth St. N.W. From the THE - EVENIN Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. Charlie Chaplin In His Greatest Picture. \HARLIE CHAPLIN, at bhis greatest, in what may very likely be his greatest film, “City Lights,” was revealed last night to a large mid- night audience at the Columbia. And therein lies a story. For with- out benefit of dialogue, and with no sign of having tailored his talents to meet current public _ whims, Mr. Chaplin emerges as the past master of that dying art known as pan- tomime, and defles the cine- matic lore of vocal sounds and speeches “Charlie Chaplin in ‘City Lights, directed by Charlie Chaplin; au- thor and adapt- er. Charlie Chaplin: music composed by Charlie Chaplin: copyright, 1930, by Charles Chaplin”—thus reads the in- troductory caption. And through the whole of it goes the old derby, the cane, the trousers that have grown seamier with the years, the shoes that shoot out at right angles, the moustache and the smile that indi- cates that, like Peter Pan, Mr. Chap- lin will never grow up. There is nothing to indicate in this most recent of “Charlot's” films that the talkies have overcome his talents. Talkies may come and go— the stage may come and go—but Mr. Chaplin will go right on forever. In a more prophetic vein one ventures to predict that he, alone, among the cenematic idols will have a perma- nent library built around him where the offsprings of the next generation may go and reach down a film and be Tegaled after the manner of this generation. Without succumbing to dialogue this great star has fortunately gone half ‘way and bolstered his story with music. In this field, it seems as though perhaps he had done more than any one before him—suiting sounds to actions and actions to sounds, with not only beneficial, but in many places highly amusing, re- sults. Particularly evident is this at the opening of the film when the famous statue is being unveiled, and when the speeches of the important personages are mimicked by saxa- phones and horns in the accom- panying orchestra. What makes any Charlie Chaplin film, of course, is Charlie Chaplin, and not 50 much the story. In every story, however, there is that drop of pathos without which the star's comedy would not, in contrast, be- come so mighty. The pathos in “City Lights” as well as the “Ro- mance,” has to do with a blind girl— played sup:riatively by a newcomer, Virginia Cherrill—who is helped to the recovery of her sight by Chaplin, whom she believes to be a million- aire, and whom she eventually rec- ogizes as the tramp which he has been all along. The highlight of the comedy— which is subtly coarse in places— is a prize fight in which Chaplin, after years and years of seeing cine- matic prize fights, has done things which nobody ever thought of doing before. This fight, plus his noctur- Ml ramblings with Harry Myers— (that stanch supporter of his, who has appeared in s0 many of his films) plus the other thousand and one laughs make this film the most hilarious of the recent Chaplin works—and must, naturally, be seen by every son, mother, father and grandfather in the vicinity. It is, in fact, urgently recommended as the best entertainment of the year. E. de 8. MELCHER. Charlie Chaplin. El Brendel Comedy In “Mr. Lemon of Orange.” V] R; Lemon of Orange” is a full- length El Brendel comedy. This means that his worshippers will shreik with laughter for a good round hour, and that those who feel otherwise will sit with bowed head in heavy slumber—which slumber will become deeper as the irrespressibly French Fifi Dorsay cavorts around and about. Although the title is more than adequate—reminiscent somewhat of that old one “Mr. Paris of London"— and although Eddie Cantor is said to have been responsible for much of the dialogue, it doesn’t seem s though it had much of a bother to him, or that cven if it had, Mr. Brendel would have done much about it. For—as may have been guessed by now—this worthy and highly- popular_comedian, who has prolonged his Swedish accent until the sound of it now positively hurts, is not one of the favorities in this departmental hinterland, and neither is that invariable partner of his, Mile. Dorsay. The audience. like Mr. Lemon at yest s firs sitting at the Fox, which probably means that this opinion of a comedi- an who has outgrown his comedy is very much in the minority. And so, if_one still cherishes the ways and means of Mr. Brendel, and if one quivers at the sight of Miss Dorsay in a make-up so heavy that it puts to shame whatever lines Nature has graced her facial features with, one will have as good A time as is pos- sible along the theatrical boulevard: From this point of view thes that of the audienc—'Mr. Lemon of Orange” is to be recommended as the best of the Brendel nonsensical comedies. And even from the other and mor- acid point of view, it has its moments. Mr. Brendel acts a double role and may be seen briefly as a real, live gunman, with little trace of his patriotic accent, who has a double, Mr. Brendel, who is a salesman of children’s tricks and toys. Through this fantastic yarn g0 various and sundry more or less amusing characters—and William Collier, sr., who is really amusing. The 'stage presentation, Fanchon and Marco's “Dolls Follies,” is well done, and includes much that is notable—especially lack of song. Les Klick’s electrical marionettes ars the chief luminaries and there are also La_Salle and Mack, good acro- bats, Ramon and Virginia—yes, adagio dancers—the Roy Loomis however, EASTER LILIES and Other Easter Plants telegrapn here. i ton’s flowers, Members F. T. D. 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With the assistance of Dorothy Lee, as the lead in the film play, this amusing pair suc- ceeds in furnishing comedy which attests the truthful character of the ttle chosen for the production. Miss Oliver has been gaining steadily as one of the glever come- diennes of the talking films, and with a natural, though somewhat eccentric, character taken from gen- uine life, her performance is ad- mirable in this latest picture. She ains her effects without resorting to the ordinary tricks, by presenta- tion of a role which may be recog WoobpwarD & L nized as contributing to the gayety of_modern _life. Hugh Herbert is ordinarily a laugh provoker, in make-up and the assurance of a glorified pretender to importance, so that entertainment is always to be expected from him, but in “Laugh and Get Rich” he has the added advantage of appear- ing_as one of those persons, first made & permanent part of the world of entertainment by Mark Twain who always see fortunes in the mos commonplace of every-day pPropo- sitions. 5 Dorothy Lee, with the technique which may well be associated with the romantic interruptions of a comedy, carries out her part of the drama with her usual skill, and a company which is generally ade- quate in the melodramatic fccom- paniments of pseudo-finance gives finish to the Keith offering for the week. In addition to the feature film, the program includes one of those im- pressive excursions to Hcllywood, in which it becomes possible to renew acquaintance with all the stars, even including “Our Gang” and other juventle performers, in a grotesque composite of acting ability, entitied | | | i | Prince Nicholas of Rumania, brother of | tion in the case of C. C. Julian, widei | King Carol, will arrive today in Buda- |known oll operator charged with kid- “Stolen Jools.” Johnny Farrell makes an_excellent impression with screen versions of his lessons in golf playing, while the news reel and the organ selections by Willlam R. Bishop add to the interest in the Actors and Patrons’ Jubilee week program. D.C.C. PRINCE Regent to Greet Carol's Brother. To View Auto Races. BUDAPEST, Hungary, April 4 (&) — pest to participate in three days of au. tomobile racing. Keen interest was aroused by the an nouncement that Regent Horthy woul greet him and would give a luncheon in his honor to be attended by Premier Bethlen, the foreign minister, Count Karolyl and others. It is the first time Hungary has re- celved a visit from rovalty since the | great war and particular interest at taches to it in view of recently estab. | lished friendlier relations between the countrie TO VISIT HUNGARY A—S Justice of the Peace Leopoldo Villegas. Bolling told officers the men en EJUL'AN,S K'DNAPING his room at a hotel her, demanded HEARING POSTPONED :i2 i v vt e 55 ‘mw Officials of Winburn Fleld, San An- tonio, said Julian's plane Cherokes plloted there by Luther E. “Red” Gray | with three passengers Wednesdny, was |in storage in a field hangar. Promoter. | = Grand Jury Reported Ready to Act on Charges Against Oil CHAPLIN DECLINES BID Actor Unable to Be Dinner Guest of Prince Louis of Monaco. NICE, France, April 4 (#).—Charlie Chaplin expected to leave here today for a visit to Spain. From Spain he will go to Italy, where, it is under- stood, he will be received by Premler Mussolini. His departure today made it neces- sary for him to decline a dinner invi- tation from Prince Louis of Monaco be- fore the Monte Carlo premi 3 Lights.” It was ctor jection of a royal invitation. | By the Associated Press. LAREDO, Tex., April 4 —Further ac- naping and asasult with intent;to rob | LS. Bolling, San Antonio business man, was awaited today. A preliminary hearing postponed, Sheriff Joe Condren refused to com- ment on a report the grand jury would consider charges against Julian and C. | . Boren, held with him. ~The men re- mained in the county jail here. Julian made no endeavor to post bond, which the Sherlff indicated he was willing to ccept Julfan and Boren were charged jolntly esterday in a complaint filed befor: OTHROP 10™ 11™ F AND G STREETS Monday—We Will Place on Sale Bedroom Furniture at Great Reductions Bedroom Suites, and Separate Pieces Left from Suites, Greatly Reduced A Gracefully Styled Bedroom Suite Originally Sold for $175 125 A graceful bedroom suite of four pieces in walnut and gum—dresser, chest of drawers, toilet table and double bed. Well finished and gracefully styled. With twin beds if you prefer, $150. Was $210 A Quaint Colonial Bedroom Suite Originally Sold for $195 *165 In keeping with the vogue for the Colonial—a charming group of four pieces in walnut and gum. Chest of drawers, dressing table, dresser and double bed. The same suite with twin beds, $190. Was $230 Other Bedroom Suites Reduced Four-| s i A N 5 FurNITURE, SIXTH Froor. Were $210. Was $250. Now ... Was $325. Five-piece Colonial mahogany ahd gum suite. Was $230. Now. .. ece Colonial maple and gum suites. Were $205. Now. g Five-piece Colonial maple and gum suite. Was $243. Now. : Five-piece walnut and gum suite. Was $195. Four-piece walnut and gum suites. Five-piece walnut and gum suites. Four-piece walnut and gum suite. Five-piece walnut and gum suites. Five-piece walnut and gum suite. Four-piece birch and gum suite. Five-piece birch and gum suite. Five-piece satinwood and mahogany suite. Formerly $565. Now. . Four-piece chestnut suite. Four-piece walnut and gum suite. NO\V Were $175. Now .. Now .. Was $272.50. Now Were $327.50. Row Was $220. Now .. Was $200. Now .. Was $242. Now .... o ..$190 <S5 .$200 ..$165 ..$125 ..$150 ..$19 ..$245 s oe . $[165 .$145 .$165 .$275 .$185 .$245 Vanities Greatly Reduced Colonial mahogany and gum vanities. Originally $57.50. Now swvis ek vaeeds s S0 Colonial walnut and gum vanity. Originally $60. Now .$35 Originally Colonial mahogany and gum vanity, $60. Now o & Sase! $35 Walnut and gum vanities. Originally $60. Now $35 Walnut and gum vanity. Originally $125. Now $65 Satinwood vanity. Was $85. Now.........$62.50 ‘Walnut and gum vanity. Was $50. Now $37.50 Walnut and gum vanities. Originally $65. New=: ... . Pl Mahogany and gum vanities. Were $55. Now $40 Maple and green vanity, Was $55. Now........$40 Dressers Greatly Reduced Satinwood and hazel dresser. Was $70. Now $50 Mahogany and gum dressers. Formerly $75. Now e P TIPSR e S 1 Walnut and gum dresser. Formerly $70. Now. .$45 Walnut and maple dresser. Formerly $72.50. Now ... e Walnut and gum dresser. Formerly $100. Now $55 Colonial style walnut and gum dresser. Was $45. .e0..$32.50 Now......$40 Mahogany and gum dresser. Was $50. Now $37.50 Colonial style mahogany and gum dresser. Was $65. Now ..... creeeee..$47.50 FURNITURE, SIXTH FLOOR. Poster Beds Greatly Reduced 7 All-maple pineapple-top poster beds, single. Were $45. Now .... ..$32.50 4 All-walnut pineapple-top poster beds, single size. Were $45. Now ........ 4 Mahogany and gum tiester-top beds, double size. Were $80. Now . 2 Maple and gum tiester-top beds, single size. Were $80. Now . . 5 Maple and gum tiester-top beds, double size. Were $80. Now 9 All-mahogany bali-top.pos!er beds, single. $32.50. Now : 1 All-mahogany bed, single Size. Nows...... : Were Was $37.50. Was $28.75. ....$19.75 1 Mahogany and gum, s Now, ... o o FURNITURE, SrxTr Froo Odd Suite Beds Reduced Maple sleigh bed, single size. Was $55. Now. . .$40 Maple bed, single size. Formerly $38. Now..$19.75 Maple bed, double size. Formerly $38. Now $19.75 Mahogany and gum bed, double size. Formerly $35. . ..$19.75 Mahogany and gum sleigh bed, single si Was $55. Now 2 ...840 Mahogany and gum Colonial style bed, single size. Was $27.50. Now ..$19.75 Mahogany and gum Colonial style bed, single size. Was $50. Now Mahogany and gum Colonia ngle size. Formerly $35. o - S1978 4 Pairs of twin beds, left from suites.. The pair, $49.50 FURNITURE, SixTH FLOOR. Chests Greatly Reduced Mahogany and gum chests. Were $50. Now $37.50 Chests, green enamel. Formerly $47.50. Now..$25 Walnut and gum chest. Formerly $80. Now...$50 Walnut and gum chest. Was $60. Now......$45 Walnut and gum chest. Was $68. Now......$50 Satinwood and green chest. Was $42.50. Now $30 Maple and green chest. Was $70. Now Maple and gum bureau base. Was $70. Now..$50 Maple and gum bureau base. Was $70. Now. .$50 Maple and gunithighboy. Was $125. Now....$90 .