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I SATURDAY EVENING Dakland Tribune MARCH 16, 1929 TRAIL OF '98' T-0 IS LONG, LONG TRAIL Three Sequences Enliven Protracted Story of Gold Rush. By WOOD SOANES. was a long, long trail that the Homo their gold-seekers way of to 1898 the traversed Klondike; on and it took Clarence Brown, a long; long time to tell it on the screen of the T. D. in "The Trail of '98." picture, Judging Brown from the aimed length it at of the epic class and expected it to be shown as a road show picture which would This would a account for permit an intermission.

the fact that his first big punch scene, the snow alide, mid way in the offering. This is one of the outstanding Items in "The Trail of '98," another being an extravagant trip down. White Horse rapids, in which Ralph Forbes bravely plunges from careening skiff to swim to the ald of. Dolores: Del Rio, who has lost control of her sallboat. These two scenes are pulseand so, if you are susceptible to the charms of obvious melodrama, is the burning of DawNon with Harry Carey, unmounted, making a huinan torch of himself.

Carey, as might be suspected, is the villain who has designs on Miss Del Rio. Forbes is her boy friend, But remove these three sequences from "The Trail of '98" and you have story that is negligible and one. that requires an Inordinate length of time to tell. the most part, Brown is giving a trav- more elogue that. was projected successfully in a shot or two by Charles Chaplin in Goid It de sometimes unwise to pay too much attention to detail.

Thus the grewsome aspects of the gold rush become depressing when yard after yard of celluloid tragedy, accompanied by the fall of a fire siren, supposed to be a heavy wind, 10 unfolded. Brown would have had better picture had he used the gold rush for a background against which Forbes and Del Rio might play their love scenes. The romance in. "The Trail of is reduced to a minimum. For more than half of the picture attention is directed to adventures of Tully Marshall and Karl Dane in search of wealth.

Dane 18 assigned what little comedy there 18 In the picture and is given competent aid by George Cooper. "The Trail of '98" has wyn. chronized score and a talking quence or two during the mob scones, purpose this of talk atmosphere being more than for the projection of dialogue. The talking-screen act this week 10 sketch featuring Lynne Overman. It was used for several seasons in vaudeville by William Gaxton and secured many more laughs then than it does now.

Gaston was not above bit of clowning, but Overman plays the role straight. It seems to need the low comedy touches for success. Berkeley Woman's Funeral Planned men. They fled. This Savings and Loan Corporation is governed by SAFETY.

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MERCANTILE SOCIATION 1447 Franklin Street, Oakland, California Telephone OAkland 1811 BERKELEY, March services will be held Monday for Mrs. Ellen Beukers, 59, who, died yesterday at home, 913 Ventura avenue. Beukers was the daughter of Peter McKeany, pioneer Livermore resident, and the wife of the late Dr Joseph M. Beukers of Berkeley, where she had lived for 27 years. She leaves two daughters, Elizabeth and Grace Beukers, Beukers, and two.

more, Peter and Gerard addition to two sisters, Mre. Grace Owens. and Mrs. Catherine Manning. Services will be held from the Berg parlors, 1936 University avenue, followed by interment at Livermore.

GRAVY ROUTS BANDITS. LOS ANGELES, March (AP) In collegiate circles to be "in the gravy" Indicates particular good fortune, but the bandits who tried to hold -up a lunch counter here were not collegians, or at least the rule failed to apply. With drawn guns two bandits approached L. A. Cook, restaurant proprietor, with the customary order to "stick 'em up." Cook did just that, but in doing 80 he hurled A platter of gravy into the face of one of the men.

They fled. PLAYS AND PLAYERS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIFE MARIE PREVOST, RALPH GRAVES, GAYNE WHITMAN SAVING CORPS DEMONSTRATION LITTLE BILLY IN "SIDE IN "DADDIES" AT NEPTUNE BEACH MARCH -24 SHOW" HIPPODROME DUFWIN SAFETY DRIVE RESULTS CITED BERKELEY, March Ity of the Berkeley' traffio safety commission has reduced accidents on Berkeley streets. 5 per cent in the last month, according to the monthly report made today by officer Louis D. Browning, head of the police traffic bureau. Arrests -made in February totaled 893, according to Browning.

This number is considerably lower than that for January, according to Browning. Of this number, were for all night parking, 399 for parking overtime in the downtown area, 68 for parking safety zones, 49 for parking in restricted areas and 28 for driving over sidewalks. Twenty-one motorista failed to observe boulevard stops, a similar number. failed to observe stop signals, and 74 violated the California vehicle act, according to Browning. Browning is assisted by Officer Thomas Mayhall.

Officials to Visit Neighboring City SAN LEANDRO, March The glad hand of fellowship and inter-community interest has been extended from Hayward to this community and on Wednesday night the city council, City Manager, W. A. Richmond and other officials will pay a formal visit to the Hayward governing body to talk over things generally and plan. for increased cooperation and friendliness between both cities. The social session will follow' a curtailed meeting of the Hayward council.

No program been outlined for the meeting. Informality will reign. Many subjects of mutual community interest, however, are certain arise for discussion and speculation. The invitation has been extended by Mayor John Lee Wilbur of Hayward and has been accepted by Mayor J. De Cou of this city.

Tax Evaders Face Suit at Stockton STOCKTON, March 20 prominent Stocktonians on his books now as suspected tax evaders, County Assessor J. W. Moore today announced that for the first time in history of his office he intends to file actions in superior court to bring all up for questioning as to their securities and credita. The action will also bring into questioning all brokers and others hanaling affairs of these men. Moore declares the county is faced by a big loss in taxation.

'Legally Dead' Man's Heirs Get Bequest When Mrs. Helen Barnett died at Seaside, in February of 1928, she left $500 to a man already legally dead. The money. was left by will to A nephew. Gilbert Looste of Berkeley.

The will provided in the event of his death, the money was to go to two of his children, Lillian, 14 andooshn, 9. disappeared July 27, 1917. Seven years' unexplained absence is considered legal death under state laws and Loosie was legally dead when a the will was minderior Judge Yesterday Lincoln in the court Church, of an order to that effect was made and the estate given to the children. Officer Fired at; Taken For Husband MInS. CHICAGO, Victoria Tultrio March' didn't mean to shoot at Truant Officer Thomas McCarthy.

"I thought it was my husband," she fold the Judge yesterday in explaining her reception of the officlal who had come to learn why her daughter hadn't heen. attending school. Her explanation accepted. Alameda to Open Fire Station April 1 ALAMEDA. March The new fire 'station now under construetion in the west end district will be ready April 'and A apparatus will be housed in the structure after that date, Fire Chief we Walter T.

'Steinmetz today, declared. The building is of the bungalow type and will, when finished, have cost $20,000. No ceremonies will mark the opening. San Josean Held As Radio Burglar SAN JOSE, March Rodont, former San Josean, has been arrested in Sacramento on a charge of burglary as the reault the looting the San Jose Radio Shop here last Detember 8, king to word received by Chief of Police J. N.

Black. One of the three radio sets stolen has been reI covered. 'Daddies' Will Entertain Second Week Robert McWade and Duffy Players Present Breezy Story of Bachelors. Starting with the matinee tomorrow. Robert McWade enter and the Henry Duffy Players on second week of at the Dufwin.

This amusing refreshing story of bachelors and war orphans introduces to Oakland audiences one of the most noted character actors on the American stage in McWade. the last few months he has been playing the eccentric, grouchy but lovable bachelor, James Crockett, in the production of "Daddies" made by Henry Duffy in his Playhouse in Hollywood and the President in San Francisco. The leading roles in 'the Dufwin production are played by the participants the Los Angeles and San Francisco presentations. "Daddies" 18 the story of five bachelors swear never to They live in different parts of the country and meet once a year. The one who breaks the agreement promises contribute $5000 to a common Circumstances make it necessary for the bachelors to adopt war orphans, much against their wills.

Crockett, who leads a life of routine seclusion, decides that it he must have a child by proxy it shall be a boy. So he picks the name Lorry from a list, only to. have the young visitor turn into a six-year-old girl, who sets the" household in turmoll on her arrival. Robert Audrey, a younger member of the band, decides to adopt a girl, and she proves to be the 17- has purchased toys and dolls. of year-old Ruth RE Atkins, for whom he course, Robert falls in love with Ruth immediately, this adding the initial dash of romance to the mirthful story, which mounta in hilarity when each bachelor, finding himself a father by proxy, decides that his child must have a mother, and sets out on matrimonial quest, seeking to keep his intention secret from the others.

McWade is making his first appearance here, although he won wide popularity across the bay last year for his portrayal of old Tom Bates In "New Brooms." which ran for weeks the Alcazar. His supporting cast at the Dufwin includes Doris Phillips, the 17- year-old leading woman, who appears as Ruth Atkins, and little Anita Calfot, who divides the honors as the child, Lorry. Gayne Whitman -is Robert Audrey, and others in the cast are Zeffie Tilbury, Gordon, Thomas Chatterton, Gale Palmer, Ben Taggart, Leslie Emily Lowry, Catharine Crone. Sibley, Ruth There Willard and Angele will be matinees of "Daddies" tomorrow, Thursday and Saturday of next week. CHARTER DAY TO- BE FETED BERKELEY, March week California from today the University of will unite in an academic holiday to celebrate the sixty-third anniversary of the granting of the university charter.

A solemn procession will wind ite way up the hill to the Greek theater, headed by President W. W. board of retenthe and other digniCampbell university, the taries. At 10:45 a. m.

the ceremonies in the theater will begin, with President Campbell presiding. Roscoe Pound, dean of the law school at Harvard will deliver an address. Police to Protect Children at Crossing PITTSBURG, March protection for children at the primary school crossing will be furndished with the assistance of junior traffic officers, under an order from Chief Charles Scudero, at the request of the Parent-Teachers' association. Scudero has also directed Traffic Officer Howard Hornsby to address various primary and grammar school classes on proper crossing of streets. NEW TALKIE IS PORTRAYED BY ALL NEGRO CAST Background of Merriment Helps Put Across Film of Pathetic Theme.

By ROBBIN COONS HOLLYWOOD, March 16-(AP)-One of the most unusual of recently completed. films is "Hearts In Dixie," a musical screen drama -in which practically all the players are A Negroes. It is full of 'Negro music and gayety, but it is not a comedy, Negroes sing and dance and laugh through the picture.se yet is full the of pathos. Some of the most poignant scenes are enacted against a a ground of merrymaking. The tale is simple enough.

Nappus, an did Negro, lives frugally on his little southern farm with his little son, Chinquapin, his daughter Chloe, her baby her shiftless. husband. Chloe and the baby die of swamp fever, while the husband is making up his mind what to do, and a voodoo woman and well-meaning neigh- CRANE WILBUR IN ROMANCE INC." FULTON CON TODAY 3:00 TO 4:00 P.M. KJBS (273) -Variety program. KYA (244) -Baseball KTAB (646)-Pick wick Versatilians.

KEWM (322) Organ recital. KQW (297)-Music: style chat. KFRC (491)-Melody Masters. 4:00 TO 5:00 P.M. KLX Chas.

T. Besterer, organist. KFRC (191) orchestra. KPO (4:50) Stocks. KJBS (273)-Recordings KGO (379) St.

Francis concert orchestra. KTAB (545) -Salon orchestra. KFWM (322) program. KQW (297) hour. KYA KZM -Studio (244)-Baseball.

program 5:00 TO 6:00 P.M. KLX (341) Brother Bob: (5:80) Those Gentle Dentists; Cressy Ferra, pianist. KPO (441)-Big Brother. KFRC (491)-Myrrohl program; Mac and his gang. KYA (244) Who's Who period; trio.

KTAB (545) -Frolia hour. KGO (379)-Organ recital; stocks, news. KEWM (822)-Studio program. KQW (297)- -Features. -Request program: news KJBS (273) -Variety records.

6:00 TO 7:00 P.M. KLX (341) Curtain Calls; Hotel KYA Crier: Oakland (244) concert Meyers' -Animo News: trio. hour: Golden orchestra. Twilight Gate KTAB (545) hour. KPWI (822) -Studio program.

KPO (441) General Electrio gram. KFRC (491)-Organ; studio program KGO (379) General Electrio gram. (297)- Music: Farmers' Exchange. KZM (219) -Margie brothers. 7:00 TO 8:00 P.M.

KLX Edna 7341) Fischer. -News broadcast: (7:80) KERC4(491) -Don Lee chain gram. KGO (879)-Lucky Strike program KYA -American Salon orches tra, KTAB (545)-Concert orchestra KPO (441)-Lucky Strike program. KFWM (322)-Doc Herrold KQW (297) Girls. Farm Bureau news, Camp Fire 8:00 TO 9:00 P.M.

KIX (841) Chas. T. Amer- at Scottish Rite organ; Ican Legion: talk; Helen Wegman Parmelee, pianist, and Frank Van Cleave, tenor. KTAB (545) -Eight the Dog Watch. KEWI (328) (8:80) Studio program KPO (441) -Singing Peaches: Plantation Echoes.

KYA (244) Troubadors; Reverie hour. KEWM (323) Watch Tower program KERC (491) -Don Lee program. Peaches; sports; piano recital. KZM (219) -Studio program. 9:00 TO 10:00 KLX (341) -Kanteen Kapers; JackFurniture Co.

dance. records. son KPO (441) -Dance orchestra. KEWM (322) -American -The Frolicers Salon orches. KYA (244) tra: quartet.

K00 (879) -Golden Legends. KFRC (491) -Don Wilson's Varieties. KTAB (545)-Salon orchestra. KZM (219)-Studio program. 10:00 TO 11:00 P.M.

KYA (244)-- Vie Meyers' orchestra. KPO (441) -The Big Show. KERC (491) Amos'n Andy: Hotel Mark Hopkins orchestra. RTAB (546) -Pickwick Versatilians. KZM (219) -Jamboree.

KG0 (879) -Big Show. KEW.M (322) -Maul Hawallans. 11:00 TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT KFRC (491)-Dance orchestra. KYA (244) -Vic Do Meyers' orchestra. KGO (379)-The Big KPO (441) -The Big Show.

KZM (219) -Jamboree. KTAB (545)-Night Owls. KEWM (822) -Whoopee, 12 MIDNIGHT TO 1:00 A. M. KZM (219)-(To.

8 a. -Whoopee KTAB-(545)-Night Owls. PROBATION GRANTED. HOLLISTER, March 16. Geo.

Taboni of San Francisco, who pleaded guilty in superior court to stealing an and quantity of vaquero freed apparel valued at $150, was on two years' probation by Judge M. T. Dooling. Joseph Hope, cattleman, former employer of Taboni, told the he didn't wish to press charge. YUEN TUNG LOW 1610 SAN PABLO AVE.

Best American and Chinese Dishes With excellent and courteous service. CLARA BOW IN HULA: CENTURY AIRO THE 341 OAKLAND METERS TRIBUNE Time signals througaout day by courtesy of Alberta Candy Co. 1 to -Exercises 8 to a. -Jean Kent. 9 to 10:15 a.

Furniture Co. recordings. 10:15 to 10:30 m. -Opening stocks, weather. 10:30 to 11 -Jackson Furniture Co.

recordings. 11 to 12 m. Classified 12 m. -Standard time by TRIBUNE siren. 12 to 1 p.

KLX Hawallans. to 2 p. -Jean's HI2 to 8 p. m. -Jackson Furniture Co recordings; Maurice Gunsky (in person).

4:30 to 5 T. Besserer at Scottish Rite organ. 5 to 5:30 p. me -Brother Bob. 5:30 to 6 p.

Gentle Dentists; Cressy Ferra, pianist. 6 p. Calls. 6 to 1 p. Oakland concert trio.

7 to 7:30 p. m. -News broadcast. 7:30 to 8 p. -Edna Fischer.

8 to 8:30 -Chas. T. Besserer at 8:30 to 8:35 p. m. organ.

-American 1 Scottish Rite Legion talk. 8:35 to 9 p. Wegman Parmelee, pianist, and Frank Van Cleave, tenor. 9. to.

9:30 p. Kapers. 9:30 to 10 p. Furnituro Co. dance recordings.

TOMORROW. 5 to 6 p. m. -Chas. T.

at Scottish Rite organ, broadcast by remote control from new Scottish Rite Temple. morning exercises. 7-8 Conducted by FORREST C.SMITHSON 1. Starting position: Stoop for. ward, hands touching floor.

Count of one: Extend right leg to rear; return to starting position. Count of two: Repeat action, using left leg. 2. Starting position: Arms tended to sides horizontal with shoulders. Count of one; Twist trunk to right.

Count of two: Return to starting position. Count of three: Twist trunk to left. Count of four: 3. Starting position: Arms to Return a to starting position. thrust.

Count of one: Strike for ward forcibly with right arm, re. turn starting position. Count of two: Repeat, using left LOCAL TIME SCHEDULE 3:00 p. -KLX. KFRC.

KJBS. KPO KTAB 8:80 -KERC, KJBS, KPO, KTAB 4:00 KTAB. KJBN 4:30 p. m. -KLX KERC, KPO, KJBS 5:00 LX.

KPO. KFWI. KERC KYA KUBS 5:30 p. m. -KLX, KERC, KPO.

KYA KEWI. KTAB, GJ BS. 6:00 p. KERC. KPO, KYA KGO, KJBS.

KTAB. 6:30 -KLX, KERC. KZM, KPO kEWI. KGO. KYA.

KJBS. 7:00 -KLX. K.PO, KTAB. KEWI, KG0, KJ BS 7:30 KG0. KPO KERC KYA.

KJBS. KTAB 8:00 p. KFRC, KPO, KFWI, KFWM, KGO, KYA. KTAB, KZM. 8:30 p.

KLX, KFRC, KPO, KFWI. 9:00 p. KFWM. KGO. PO.

KGO KYA KTAR, KZM. 9:30 2 17 TAB KTAB 10:00 KYA KT AB. 10:30 KPO, KERC. KGO KYA KZM. KTAB.

11:00 p. KFRC. KGO. KPO, KYA. KZM.

Witness to Fatal Attack Is Jailed PITTSBURG, March Ray, 32, a local steel worker, was being. held in the city jail today as a witness in connection with the slugging to death with a gas pipe last Saturday W. N. Short; also a steel worker, Ray, according to police, hae identified A. N.

Rangil, 38, A8 the man with whom he saw Short about an hour before the victim was found unconscious In a vacant lot. Rangil denies any connection with the crime. Farm Advisor Will Talk on Cotton Crop MANTECA, March L. 'Quall. farm advisor of Merced county; will talle on cultural methods and limitations of growing cotton in this.

county before a group of prospective growers in this city next Monday evening. Several local farmers have announced their aintentions of planting cotton this year. SENATOR COM TELEORA -BIG DOUBLE BILLLaura La Plante in "HOME JAMES" Also "THE WARE CASE" Celebrated Mystery Story. Fox Talking News Weekly. Mexico War Is Army Revolt Says Barrows BAN FRANCISCO, March The present war in Mexico is a milItary revolt instead of a political or economic disturbance, according to Major-General David P.

Barrows, who gave the chief address here at the dinner given in his honor by the Reserve Officers' association. The function which was held at the Elks' club was attended by reserve officers from throughout the bay area. "The military issue still remains in doubt," General Barrows told his auditors. "The federal army, commanded by General Calles, has certain advantages. It occupies an inposition and can concentrate forces against the revolting troops, who have held several isolated sections of the country.

"The federal government at Mex(co City receiving the very active support of the United States. Our government has placed an embargo upon all sales of equipment or arms to the revolting leaders, and is in the process of delivering surplus military stores to the force loyal to General Calles. The attitude of the American government 18 of immense Influence in situations of this character, and heavy respontbility is Washington by the current situation." RAILROAD PLAY AT VITAPHONE As the first railroad drama produced with dialogue and sound effects, "The Greyhound Limited," with Monte Blue as the star, takes on unusual Interest--and is unusually effective. The thrilling melodrama has an excellent cast. including Edna Murphy, Grant Withers, Lucy Beaumont, Ernie Shields and.

Lew Harvey. It 1s the attraction at the Vitaphone theater today and will continue until Thursday night. Vitaphone vaudeville and a Fox Movietone talking news weekly are also offered as additional entertainment. Traffic Tag Torn Up: Jail, Fine Cost HOLLISTER, up A ticket handed 'him for speeding through the main street of this city cost Ernest Brown, San Francisco man employed on a natural gas pipe line project here, a night and half a day in jail. Officer Fred Eastman wrote him a ticket to appear in police court, Brown allowed small town cops could pinch tearing up the noice.

Eastman Jailed him until Justice of the Peace Fred Voll returned to town, he. had pay $10 instead of the usual $3 or $5. Manteca Growers Ask Parasite Fight March committee of the following local vineyardists had a. conference with G. Hecke, director of agriculture, at Sacramento yesterday in effort to enlist state aid in controlling red spider.

The director of agriculture was told that unless some effective remedy is found with which to combat this pest, 'growers will not only lose the bulk of their crop this year, but that eventually they will lose their vineyards. O'HIGGINS ELECTED. DUBLIN, March Thomas O' Higgins, brother of the assassinated Kevin O'Higgins, won the north Dublin bye-election today and thereby removed possibility that the government might fall. DUFWIN TELEGRAPH LAKESIDE 3700. MENRY DUFFY PLAYERS Today PRESENT DAVID BELASCO'S TRIUMPH I ROBERT NIGHTS PRICES BARO RES SUN THUR SAT REDMEN FETE 1500 VISITORS CONCORD, March The Contra Costa band of Martinez rendered 1 a program for Concord tribe of Redmen during the demonstration held in Concord last night, when more than fifteen hundred visitors were entertained, the occasion marking the official visit to California of Great Incohonee Judge Cutheriell of Virginia.

The organization, In preparation for the years' concert season, selected officers during a recent meeting held in Martinez. Ray Hammett, known throughout Contra Costa county as an active worker in music circles and manager of the Martinez band a decade ago, has been elected president. J. Augustine, manager of the band several years, was again named to carry on this phase of the band's work. J.

Hoey Martinez, was elected secretary-treasurer, During the recent session an outline of plans for the year were cussed. At the rehearsal at Firemen's hall, Martinez, Tuesday, a librarian will be selected to assist director Charles E. Rice in preparing the year's concert program. Hollister Educator Chosen By Rotary HOLLISTER, March' James P. Davis, principal of San Benito county high school and Junior college, -is to be the next head of the here.

The him, and nomination nomination committee, selected is tantamount to election. He hn8 been active in men's club work and Masonic circles for many years. As an educator, it 1s believed Dr. Davis holds the unique distinction of being the only high school prina cipal served in any the school state but to the have one never from which he was graduated by as -A youth. U.

C. at Davis Offers New Short Courses BERKELEY, March and two-year courses are being given at the University of California College of Agriculture at Davis, according to advices received here today, which are open to high school graduates, or those of eighteen years who have the same grammar school education. They do not lead to a degree, but a certificate of graduation is given to each one who completes the course. Lodi Resident Dies After Brief Illness LODI, March Anna P. Hemenway.

formerly of Winters, who has been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Ritchie, died Thursday evening after an illness of two weeks.

She WAS a native of Illinois and was 80 years of age. Beeldes her daughter. Mrs. Ritchie of Lodi, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Ella Couper, Berkeley; Wally Hemenway, Los Angeles; Harvey Hemenway of Winters.

Alameda Courts Collect $145 Fines ALAMEDA. March collected during the regular session of the police court held this week totaled $145.50 of which speeders paid but $35, Police Judge Edward J. Silver declared today. Drunks paid $60; a reckless driver $25 while minor traffic violations netted $25.50. 20 HIP 23 MATS LEFT AND BROADWAY MITES NEW SHOW TODAY "SIDE SHOW" MARIE PREVOST RALPH GRAVES "LITTLE BILLY" Greatest Circus Picture Ever Filmed.

A Drama of Love. and Hate Among Circus Performers. 5 ACTS ACKERMAN HARRIS I VAUDEVILLE bors are trying to shoo away death. Nappus dimly senses that 1g- norance was the root of this tragedy, Chinquapin is all he has now, and he determines that 1g- norance must not claim him, too. He sells the farm and makes A pauper of himself to send the lad away to school This sacrifice leaves him penniless and alone.

1 STRANGE COUNTRY Such an essentially tragic story would have been difficult, if not impossible, to unfold on the silent screen in such a way as to keep the audience Interested through seven reels; particularly an dience none too enthusiastic about such innovations a8 an all-Negro cast. But of "Hearts in Dixie" is the liveliest kind of singing and dancing -the sort that has made Negro entertainers popular the world over. The result is unique picture in which all merrymaking Kas. pathos in the background, and much of the tragedy is played to a dimly-heard accompaniment of musical merriment. It is the first talking picture shown in which practically no dialog here, spoken without a musical accompaniment somewhere in the background.

STUDY IN SHADOWS Since white faces appear only twice in the film (when the white doctor comes and when Chinquapin goes away on a white man's steamboat) one gets the feeling of hearing and seeing -life in a strange world where only Negroes exist. Many of the scenes are outdoors, which heightens this effect. The story of "Hearts in Dixie" was written by Walter Weems, southerner 'by birth. The part of Nappus was played by Clarence Muse. Paul Sloane directed.

Hoover Informed of Conservation Policy WASHINGTON, Mareh -President Hoover was told yesterday by Ralph Arnold, Los Angeles oil engineer, that his recently announced oil conservation policy already has encouraged, independent oil companies to work for a voluntary cooperative policy of servation in the Independent producing field. Arnold said a committee representing the big producing companies is meeting in Houston to work out a cooperative pooling of oil produced in an effort to serve the supply. R. C. Holmes, president of the Texas Oil company, is chairman of the committee.

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