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APITAL'S TRAFFIC DEATH RATE HIGH = Ranks Fifth Among Cities of| 350.000, Hariand Learns. 6:! Washington ranked fiith in traffic| faiaiities curing the 1 year endng July 1, among 21 cities with a popula- | ton of 330,000 or move, W. H. Harland, revealed yes- terday in nis annual report. The Capital had a percentage of 185 ties per 100,000 popu'ation. The | cities with _ botter ratings were | wita 15.2, Boston with 146, | with 18.4 and San Francisco Harland reported 53,701 examinations | for drivers' permits were held and that | 39,827 were epproved and 13874 ro- | jected. The reverue from tais source totaled $135,094.50. Permits revoked and suspended to- | taled 1.201 as compared with 1,339 in the previous year. There were 8954 accidents in which 81 pessons were | Killed and 3610 injured. JAIL RIDING TEACHER |3 FOR BEATING WOMAN, TODAY'S AMUSEMENTS. Palace—"Cuilty Hends,” at 12, 2:19, 4:30, 7:25 aad 9:50 p.m. Stage shows at 1, 3:35, 6:30 end 8:55 p.m. Columbia—"“The Smiing Licutenant,” , 3:35, 5:30, 7:30 and “Bad Girl,” at 11:17 am,, 2:10, 5 end 9:40 pm. Stage shows | at'1:33,73:43, 6:48 and 9:03 pm. R-K-O Kelth's—“Caught Plastered,” at 11:16 a.m., 1:22, 3:28, 5:34, 7:40 and 9:48 p.m. Earle-—"“The Last Flllht" at 11:10 am. 1:40, 4:35, 7:30 and 10:05 p.m. Stage shows at 12:45, 3: 95,65 and 9:10 pra. Tivoli—“Son of India,” at 2:35, 4:20, 05, 7:55 and 9:45 p.m. Central—"Murder by the Clock,” 11 am. to 11 pm. Ambassador—"Politics,” at 6:15, 8:05 'end 10 pm. NEW PROJECTION ROOM TO TEST NAVY TALKIES Sound Films to Be Shown on U. 8. Ships and Naval Releases for Public to Be Inspected Here, The Navy Department is equipping its projection room, on the third floor of |the Navy Building, with soundproof walls, fo that talkies may be censored | more easily and high-ranking officers may sec at first hand the films that e being sent out to the fleets and also the reels that enterprising com- mercial cameramen have secured afloat and propose to show to the American public. Now that naval ships are being equip- | ped with special “talkie” apparatus, the | department is_continuing its policy of Horace 7J. Pet ie Gets Six Months | looking over the films in Washington. | Up to this time the Navy has utilized for Attacking School | the facilities cf Washington theaters for its talkie supervisory work and has received aid from the Army projection room, which has been made sound- proof, in the Munitions Building. The Navy's new soundproof projection room is located next to the cafeteria. NOISE CAUSES ARREST | Partner. Horace J. Pettie, who said he was at | one time a deputy sheriff at Warren- ton, Va, and now is part owner of a | ziding school in the 700 block of Mor- ton street, was sentenced to Jail for six | months by Judge Robert E. Mattingly | News Hawker Nabbed by Police- in Police Court yesterday found guilty of attacking Mary Chris- tine Keefer, his partner. and a riding | Instructress. Mrs. Keefer, who appeared in court with a black eye and several bruises | o on her face, said Pettie struck her with | his fist and kicked her after coming to | the school in a drunken condition late | § yesterday. On his way back into the court cell | block Pettie attqmpted to get away | from a bailiff who was escorting him. Two deputy marshals, however, grabbed | the man and placed him in the lock-up. Me was brought before Judge Mattingly | and given an extra six months. The judge later reconsidered the second after he ll.s‘ man for Disturbing Him. Arrested by Policeman W. D. Perry of No. 3 police precinct on a charge making unnecessary noise after 8 pm. while selling newspapers near the officer's home, in the 800 block of Longfellow street, William H. Minor, , 3145 Mount Pleasant street, was released on $5 collateral at No. 13 precinet, after securing a loan of $1.15 from M. F. Collins, station clerk, to make up the sum. Minor is said to have been erying “Pmlce scandal, read about it!” when Perry, off duty at the time, placed him under arrest. move and suspended the last sentence. | = . - Proving that youth s nmot “always in the saddle” 40-year-cld Hikoemom NAVY ORDERS | Chiba won the recent marathon from Aomor! to Tokio and thus qualified represent Japan es a distance run- Lieut. (Junior Grade) Eugene C. Ca- | n_th rusi, detached duty U. S. S. Yarnall; | Tesignation accepted, effective Septem- | ber 8, 1931. next Olympics. Lieut. (Junior Grade) George E.| King, detached duty Navy rifle ?nd‘ pistol team, Camp Perry, Ohlo; to duty U. S. S. Omaha. Medical Corps. Lieut. Oliver R. Nees, detached dutv Naval Dispensary, San Pedro, Calif.: duty Naval Hospital, Pearl Harbor, ner B RESORTS. _ ATLANTIC CITY, CHALFONTE- Lieut. Paul E. Pinl, detached duy| M-ABDDON HALL Naval Alr Station, Hampton Roads, | Where you can enjoy, at moderate rates, . Om b duty imioiing ying, Burea (b s’ Sk 2o i 08 American® o European Fian: | I Army Orders , Telephane 1-0141, Maj. J. W. Whitney, Infantry, has been transterred from Panama to Fort Jay, N. Y.; Maj. Cyrus J. Wilder, Cav- alry, at Fort Bliss, Tex., to examination for ‘retirement; Capt. Remington Or- singer, Infantry, from Paris, France, to Madiscn, Wis.; Capt. Harry C. Dray- ton, Air Corps, at Walter Reed Hospital, 0 examination for retirement; Capt. L. W. Brown, Infantry, from China to the Agricultural College of Texas; Capt. R. E. Frye, Infantry, frim Perto Rico, to Capt. C. D. Overfelt, Infantry. from Jefierson Barracks, Mo., to Hawali, and Warrant Officer Wade H. Hammond, band leader, from the 10th | Cavalry to the 25th Infantry, Fort Huachuca, Ariz. ~ AUCTION s FUTURE DAYS, (Continued.) FHOMAS J. osz & S Construction Corps. | CRAIG HALL Atlantic City, N. J. Centrally located at Illinois and Pacific Usually large, light ard iry rooms modern convenience. Large cool rden swept by Ocean bathing from Tiotel. Garage and open air nearby. Meals that Write for bill of fare, i reduced rates. CONTINENTAL Ave American Plan, Daiiy, $4 up. Buny, Mon.' 8.3 00 clean. direct P 37 Pomous trated Tolder and 0 | DAY pecial, Sat., Waish_Duncan. WILDWOOD, N. J. Special Low ve WEEKLY SAV nv < AT g Freg bath houses, GERSTEL. OCEAN CITY, MD. e | THE PLIMHIMMON “A Famous Maryland Hostelry” Rich in Experience—Modern in Celebrated for its Culsine—F: WRUSTEES' SALE STORY hall sell in {ront ot the premises on THE NINTH DAY OF SEPTEM. ER, A5, T8T. A TWo THIRY O GLOCK lot” numbered eighteen (18) in 'Aus- tin's |ugad.lvnion in square numbered ninety- nine '( s per plat recorded in the CoLONlAL e 7| “HASTINGS” © rdw 18th Seaso; of bt Sollimbia in’ Liber September rates. date of sale to complate Further particulars at time VERNON, G OWEN. { S+ SCHAFHIET, ON B OARD WALK. Modern _ Convenlences. *Phone C. B! Fintons. . Proj for rent on boardwalk. urnished. incl. kiiehen sd table ware. sheets and towels. From Sept o o v, Md. Further I 69, Washington, Adam A. Weschler & Son, Auctioneer; FURNITURE Dining, Dinette, Davenport d Bed Room Suites, Odd es, Chinese Rug, ‘“‘Safe Cabinet” Safe, 10 Shares Erudenti-l Bank Stock, te. VIRGINIA. ORKNEY “SPRINGS HOTEL 315 hours drive from ngton, th beautiful Shenando, Turn west at on for Wash- tneton's Taost ‘Bopulkr Jaree. mowntan e | sort, with its quaint air of the old South, | but ‘modern conveniences. Gol, 2.300 ALSO Baby Grand Piano By Order Richard D. Daniels, Trustee in sankruptcy and From Other Sources. BY AUCTION AT WESCHLER’S e 915 E St. N.W. COLONIAL BEACH HOTEL SATURDAY . pend, Labor o [E-POTOMAC Day holidays h:ro September 5, 1931 L < ads: reasonable ra . Phone Long Healtn- | ubPrestru ana Deautituy artesian_water, bathing from hotel, ehicken nd sea-food dinners nd amusements, you moum “enjoy your vacation: i water and private baths. 17,316 up weekly: reduced rates “atter 7. Lonw ATLANTIC ClTY IS CALLING A Big Bargain In All-Expense LABOR DAY TOURS D ——— An Opportunity to Enjoy an Economical 3 or 4 Day Outing Five hotels 1o o ATLANTIC MADISON JEFFERSON MONTICELLO DEVONSHIRE Including a comfortable breeze-swept room, meals by chefs of distinction, service with a homelike at- mosphere, bathing direct from hotels, solarjums and s porches, mmpommn to and from hotel. BEACH l THE EVE SCHOOL BRIEF CASES THREE POCKET COMPARTMENTS With "Straps Al Around Genuine Leather Top Grain Leather G. W.KING, JR. 511 11th NW. b %% MT. VERNON STEAMER Charles Macalester Under U. 8. Government inspeciion Leaves Seventh St. aily 10 A.M. and 2.30 P.M. Round Trip, 85¢ Luneh Cor non Not Cafe an: Mount v BLANK ASK : Store Hours, 8 to 5—Saturdays, 8 te 1 E.MORRISON PAPER CO. 1009 Pa. Ave. !QYOUA HEALTHS SAKE™ WAVES (REeRWave Genuine Eugene $5.00 Dorathy Perfect Fin SUCCESSFUL RE- WAVING ARTISTIC SHOPPE " Met. 7500 1329 F N YESIGHT —it's man and woman's greatest gift. Are you going to meglect it? Let us examine your eyes. M. | EESE OFTICAL co. 614 Sth N.W. ITTLE GEM Ear Phone for the Deaf GIBSON’S | NG STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1931. i B DOORS OPEN AT 1030 A M. COME EARLY BRING THE KIDDIES! S You'!ll Laff As CARL LAEMMLE t2. ever Before % JOEE. BROWN A Riot On The Screen—A Panic —AND OTHER ACTS— Drama “THE STAR WITNESS” ermer e e Vimphous Ha WALTER HUSTON CHARLES “CHIC* SHE BEGGED HIM— to make her his wife— AN —But did he? —Would he? When he loved another girl Season's Parode of Masterpieces! of wealth and position. . .! Directed by Josef Von Continuous 11 A. M. to 11 P. M. Popular Prices WARNER BROS 917 G St. NW. 4 Low Rate All Expenso VACATIONS VIRGINIA SEASHORE Nerlo“(—Vlr[l Ocean Vi New York—Newn En City Ticket Office, 1423 National 1520 Win £5.00 weekly Prize winner on dis COLUMBIA PHOTO SUPPLY | Since 1900 1424 New York A N.W. Ctenne - CRUISE Baltimore to BOSTON Seil on 8.S.'Chatham’this only bor and berth, Inquire sbout Sept. All-Expenss tours. round fmip! 1138 H Stree, N. W., Wasbington. MERCHANTS & MINERS #r ans.co. ; DORATHY PERFECT I PERMANENT ln:ludmg Fingerwave $3.00 j SHAMPOO & OIL STEAMS . 50c See Name on Door Dorathy Shoppes, Inc. Met. 9012 650 Earle Bldg. EDUCATIONAL. ACCOUNTANCY Pace Courses: B. 8. and M. C. S. dentecs: ny “and ‘evening es: G Dreparation; co-educational. Benjamin Franklin University 302 Transportation Bldg. Met. 2515. COLUMBIA COLLEGE Secretarial and Accountancy Courses Day and Evening Ask for descriptive literature P. 0. Bldg., 1413 Park Rd. Col. 7078 Civil Service Courses For Typists and Stenographers MOUNT PLEASANT SCHOOL FOR SECRETARIES Tivoli Theater Building 3313 14th St. N.W. Columbia 3000 THE WOMAN'S cou.Ec':? OF WASHINGTON, D. $E. Cor. 13h & F Bia. Nws Set. esy tuition Tates by enrolling now. G EE‘;E‘E:?‘:‘:: R X | The Temple School, Inc. 5 Clastes 140 Southeastern Umvernlly 1736 G St. N.W. (Y.M.CA)_Na. 8250 EVENING SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Fall Term begins Sept. 21 5:30 pm. to S0 Aleo. Miming. 7:00 & 1330 85 RREMCAT N aese WOODWAR SCHOOL A Leading_Preparatory School for Boy: Areredited—Exceptional _ Athletic Facilities | Men Teachers Only. h Grade Thru Hish School Opens Sept. 21—Send for Catalog 1736 G St. NW. (Y. M. C. A) 8250 / BUSINESS SCHOOL witf, UNIVERSITY ATMOSPHERE gnsmu NE 800K PAGE 337 WASHINGTON SCHOOL FOR SECRETARIES Meets Individual Requirements in Business and Secretarial Training Classes Now Forming Day—Late Afterncon—Evening 1420 K St.—Nat. 3258 EVENING HIGH SCHOOL Fully_Accredited ‘Washington Preparatory School Opens” sevt, oeducational EORGETOWN cno&. oF DENTISTRY, ‘5900 GEORGETOWN LAW SCHOOL 1931-1932 SESSIONS COMMENCE Wednesday, Sept. 16, 1931 Cls For Late Afternos Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1931 ush J. Fegan, M. M. Au LL. M., Ph. D. Georgetown L;; School 506 E Street N.W. Telephone National 7293 FOX x5t 2oavs | ‘BAD GIRL' JAMES DUNN SALLY EILERS FRIDAY "HUCKLEBERRY FINN' JUNIOR DURKIN = JACKIE COOGAN MITZI GREEN lage FAmCHON « MARCO'S FAMILY DAY Friday, Sept. 4 and 11 SEASIDE Round Trip Fares Reduced to LD ADULTS, 25¢ Trains Leave District OLYMPIC GAMES IDEA GAYETY--BURLESK OPENS This Sunday Matinee September 6th Box Office Now Open 3 STARTS _ SATUADAY W " "faémunnn Covsenr on the Stage. A €apiTOL THEATAS N v AEVUE Qg LAST TWO DAYS (Polly MORAN.x ou Tt sengen LIONEL BAFEYMORE adGUILTY HAr= sl COLUMBIA STARTS JATURDAY CRAWFO L METRD GOLOWYN MAYER Micare CH, KENT DOUGLAS, “FIVE e | MARION mm\vm SR HOWARD, e s i i ANAco&'A. D. C. COMPSO! PAULINE FREDERICK. NEIL HAMILTON wo 4 H st NE. _JOAN BENNETT. “HUSH MONEY. AVALON sammise: 2% PAUL LUKAS & KAY FRANCIS, BE]IUCE]) RATES to CHAPEL POINT Kiddies’ Days Tuesdays & Fridays Last Kiddies' Day of the Season, Sept. § CHILDREN 350 ADULTS . 75.3 Boat leaves at 9.00 A. M. WILSON LINE 7th St. Wharves w.- Tner VENUE GRAND' 7% WILLXAM HAINES, “JUST A GIG. BOHBY' JONES GOLF Warner Bro L oth st Bet. D and & BOYD & LILYAN TASH- WILLIAM BOYD & L SH; LAUREL-HARDY COMEDY. Warner Bros.’ COLONY G»- Ave. & Farrarut st ELEANORE BOARDMAN, “WOMEN LOVE_ON Warner Bros. 1230 C St. NE. PEGGY SHANNON. “SECRET CALL" §'A"\T(')Y‘ Tin & Col ma. N.W. PAUL - GREGOR JMARGAREL ufl FRIING. “enllBREN 1ith & Park Rd. N.W. RAMON NOVARRO. “SON OF A LAUREL-HARDY ve. & Quebes St. N.W. PAUL_LUKAS & KAY FRANCIS, VI UAI inthe MOONLIGHT 8! u daily incl. Sup. & Labor Day WILSON LINE ———Last_Trip_of_Season Labor Day —— MORNING SCHOOL>r LAy, SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ol Term beoins Sept. 21 700 to 8:40.8. Also 1736 G St. NW.{!MEAY 'Ne. 8250 DICTATION CLASSES medium. fast dictation, Review of I Ry 1:" typing. Hiaksen: il tor” 82" per - miont b u"'"'"' unded 1f djssatisf e advertising r x,.,:'fin'gwb"iza‘" éé’(‘gufl National University Fall Term Begins September 28, 1931 SCHOOL OF LAW School of Economics and Government Registra: Open for Registrati 818 13th STRI Tel. Na. 0617 RODON DANCING. 1221 CONN. AVE. [nstruction fn th anein; 3 Dc tur 4610 W"'FRI’-‘ TO DINE. HERZOG’S Nat lly Famous Restaur: Crab Soup Gumbo Frog Legs and Swordfish Specialties All Fresh Fish in Season Imperial, Soft Shell, Deviled, “and Hard Shell Crabs Lobsters in All Styles Open Till 12 P.M. 11th and Potomac River Met. 9762 —Phones— Met. 6708 TAKOMA o ol l L-wyer s Secre!" ‘Troubles. ADMISSION MA€ CIARKE KENT DOUGLASS ] BEGGED FOR LOVE AND HE SMILED...! | SMHLED AT LOVE ..... 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