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B-6 GRAND JURY HOLDS CARVER QUIZ TODAY Ax Murder of Wife and Son Charged in Warrant After New Evidence. By the Associated Press SEBRING, Fla., April s.—Newly dis covered evidence, described by officials as "incriminating” William Randolph Carver, former Philadeplhia real estate man, was ready for presentation today to a special grand jury called to investi gate the deaths of Carver’s wife and 2- year-old son, and a colored yard boy. A warrant charging Carver with kill ing his wife and son with an ax, and with shooting to death 3en Whitehead, the yard boy, was sworn out yesterday and served on Carver, who is in jail. The warrant folowed interrogation of new' witnesses. Some of the witnesses appeared be fore a coroner's jury and after the hearing, a new verdict was returned saying the three met death at the hands of "unknown persons.” It recom mended that the grand jury further in vestigate the case. Witnesses at yesterday's inquest testi fied they saw blood stains on Carver's clothing when they entered'the home after hearing pistol shots. One wit ness said Carver was washing his hands, and another witness told the coroner that the accused man’s hands and arms were wet with water when he ar rived. MUSIC FLORA KEEFER’S RECITAL. One of the most earnest and musicianlv of singers in Washington, Flora McGill Keefer, appeared in her second annual recital here at the May flower Hotel yesterday afternoon. The large ballroom was nearly filled and the audience w T as most enthusiastic. As usual, Mrs. Keefer presented a program that showed careful selection and preparation. She has never sung more delightfully than she did yesterday. Her round high tones are always a pleasant surprise as she is generally considered definitely a contralto, although she gives her own opinion of her voice as "mezzo-contralto.” She sang two Handel selections, rarely heard, particularly effectively for her first group. The "Furibondi” was truly inspiring and it was refreshing to note the enthusiastic way in which the singer put herself completely into the mood of the song. Mrs. Keefer's second group, German lieder by Hugo Wolf, Schumann and Brahms, brought beautiful numbers sung with true lieder style and ad mirably correct German diction that made no concessions in pronunciation to favor the tone quality, as is done sometimes by even the most profession al singers. The third group of songs j was even more interesting from novelty point of view. “Plaine d'Ariane,” by Coquard, is an exquisite song quite unfamiliar on programs here. "La Pavane,” by Bruneau, is equally charm ing, though in lighter mood. "Stornel latrice,” by Respighi is always welcome and that composer's "In Alto Mare” is a highly dramatic brief song that should prove a worthy addition to song literature. In her last group Mrs. Keefer gave songs in English by Rach maninoff, La Forge, MacFayden and Densmore. Mildred Kolb Schulze, another Wash ingtonian who has become particularly noted for sincerity and careful prepara tion of works she presents in public, gave unusually well blended accom paniments to Mrs. Keefer’s readings of her songs and also presented a short group of piano solos. She gave two brief and clever Debussy selections, “Serenade a la Poupee” and “La Petit Berger,” and Schuett’s dashing ar rangement of the music from Johann Strauss' opera, "Die Fledermaus.” H. F. Y. IV. C. A. OPERETTA. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a musical fairy tale in three acts, was presented last night by the Girl Re serves of Washington in Barker Hall. This was the fourth annual operetta to be presented by this group of girls. The libretto and music were written by Jessie L. Gaynor. The music and drama presentation were under the leadership of Lucy Clark Street and Alice Sigworth Morse, respectively. Colorful settings and original costumes designed by the girls themselves, spe cial dance numbers, ensembles and solos added much to the attractiveness of the program. The story is told al most in its entirety by song and dance. With a large cast composed of (includ ing choruses) well over 50 persons, the operetta was put over in excellent style, under adverse conditions, there being i a decided lack of space both on the stage a3 well as behind scenes. The Queen of Godare, played by Catharine Schofield, a vain, arrogant creature, jealous and enraged because her place as the most beautiful woman in all Godare had been usurped by her step-daughter. Snow White, played by Mary Middleton, orders her killed. The plot moves quickly, the hero prince and princess being happily united at the end. Prince Donaldo was portrayed by Helen Middleton. The work of the two sisters, Mary and Helen Middleton, who played the parts of the princess and prince, re spectively, was outstanding. Both possess charming voices and in the duet, entitled "In the Garden of My Heart,” w'hich they rendered twice, they were especially delightful. Martha Fisher, danseuse, as the spirit of the storm gives an excellent exhibition of char acter dancing. "The March of the Guardsmen” was the outstanding choral number of the evening. The other choral numbers were all commendable. The members of the choruses were girls in the various high school organ izations of the Girl Reserves. Central, Tech, Eastern, Western, Takoma Park, Silver Spring* and George Mason High Schools were represented. Mary Middle ton is a student at Central, while her sister Helen Ls a student teacher at Wilson Normal School. The seven dwarfs were students of the elementary schools. The chorus of the Guardsmen was from the George Mason High School of Alexandria. Previous to the performance Kath erine Moritz played violin selections. The operetta is being repeated this afternoon at 3:30 in the same place. —B. W. LOCAL VIOLINISTS’ CONCERTO. Two young violinists, who in their late ’teens are making an even more Important place for themselves in musical endeavors here than when in knee trousers as little boys they were ' SEE THESE ’ I CHEVY CHASE, D. C. I 1 Square from Conn. Ave. 3632 8C 3634 Jenifer St. Jait Completed j; 8 rooms, 2 baths, 2-car built- jj I in garage, H.-W.H., electric re- ; ! frigeration, instantaneous hot- j ! water, real open fireplace, j cedar-lined closets, artistic pa- ; | per, cast electric fixtures. Never has this class of home | been offered in this neighbor- i | hood at such a low figure. Price, #12,500 > Drive out Conn. Ave. to Jenifer I St., turn right one block. Owner j 1 and builder on premises evert day. ’ Phone Col . 9531 for Auto ! ■ i REAL ESTATE. From the Front Row Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters. Eddie Dowling Tops All At Warner’s Earl This Week. 'T'HIS is Eddie Dowling week at the Earle. The star of "Sally, Irene and Mary,” and many other Broadway successes is to be seen and heard both ion the stage and on the screen. Behind the footlights he is his most ingratiating self, singing a song cr two, telling a very funny story and smiling with the genial smile that has won him numberless admirers. On the screen, his talents are somewhat submerged in a war drama entitled, "Blaze o’ Glory,” whose flame never gets be yond the feeble flicker stage. Still, the latter Isn’t really Eddie’s fault, because the poor synchronization prevents him from getting started, but once started, the music and the sentimental story render the most glorious service. It seems that once upon a time there was a music hall favorite who go* into the war as soon as he was able, and then distinguished himself by disobey ing his captain’s orders and not shoot ing a German soldier who was cutting down his little Christmas tree in front of his trench. Furthermore this Amer ican hero—Eddie Dowling, of course— finds himself, after an attack, in the same shell-hole with the German, and "prodigies” of Washington, appeared in the featured selections of the Friday Morning Music Club program in Barker Hall yesterday morning. Thev were Isaac Minovich and Milton Schwartz. Moreover, their concluding number was a concerto in one movement which was written by Mr. Schwartz. It was an interesting number, showing a sense of ’.rue musicianship and suggesting that in time the young composer will de velop a very individual style. It has a rather modern, minor-keyed chief sub ject and a gayer, light melody in brisk tempo that concludes the movement. It is written tor two violins without piano and showed the ability of the two players to blend their tone nicely into true ensemble effects. With the assistance of Dora Minovich, the gifted pianist, sister of Isaac, the two boys played Bruch’s "Song of Spring” and two movements from Moszkowskv’s suite very well indeed in opening the program. Sade Styron, pianist, who has become especially identified with her interest in early music and the ancestors of the piano—the clavichord and harpsi chord—gave a group of works of Mo zart, Schumann, Cyrill Scott and De bussey, winning an encore from her audience. Her Mozart was perhaps the most effective selection. Mrs. William T. Reed, contralto, showed artistry and a sense of dramatic values in her singing of a group of songs by Secchi. Schumann, Hinson, Steiner and MacFadyen. H. F. SENIOR STUDENT RECITAL. The adult student body of the Wash ington Conservatory of Music present ed its annual recital at the school last night. Viola Moxley, who has a charm ing voice and pleasing personality, was heard jn two songs effectively. A 1 Chopin nocturne was played by Marcia Williams, who has good command of technique and expression. Eloise Nvce. another pianist, appeared to advantage ~'-t ; Sold—Thrtt Left j§ 3626 Windom St. N.W. d£ Open for Inspection gj Th? price of these beautiful all-brick homes has Just been re- KC duced and now we can boast more than ever of the best value in }§j sj North Cleveland Park. 58 Twenty-four feet wide, eight large bright rooms, two baths, every *j i possible modern improvement, open fireplace, Frigidaire, tw’o-car built- 2] M in garage, brick vegetable and coal rooms, attic and concrete front porch, ra Better construction and materials are not to be found in any [a v,/, * v, “ r>t ant i we asjj your c j ose inspection to convince 5} ruction to last a lifetime, with a real artist's Sj d decorations. Be em. to Bureau of Standards. Follow Reno Road gfl Wisconsin Ave. to Windom and east to houses. gS £LER —Realtor J Dec. 5800 Nights Ad. 0620 «| In Petworth New Jameson-Built Row First Time Offered Priced From $8,250 Up Inspect at Once | 04J2 ( to 442 j other* modern ap- |j pointments. Double rear Jj porches and concrete | front porch. Paved J street and alley. Lots §j 140 feet deep. w Garage with each | •• J* house. Ir-NA -j. B" m* Conveniently* lo- | " : cated to schools, 1 street cars, stores | EASY TERMS and churches. Thos. A. Jameson Co. OWNERS and BUILDERS j 906 New York Ave. N.W. Nat’l 5526 | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1930. Instead of doing away with him, helps him to put on his gas mask and by so doing gets badly gassed himself. Home from the war at last, and mar ried to a Betty Compson characteriza tion, this war veteran finds himself with a bad cough on account of that same gas attack. Rendered almost mad by Its persistency. In a kind of delirium, he shoots a man whom he imagines he sees making love to his wife and who, gentle reader, turns out to be that very German soldier who had come 1 over especially to help him with his cough. From then on the coincidences come so fast and furiously that' it is wellnigh impossible to recount them all. The remainder of the program is devoted to an amusing comedy—“ The Family Next Door,” the newsreel and the usually pleasant orchestra selections. E. de S. M. “Under a Texas Moon” At the Metropolitan. A/IUCH the most important parts of “Under aTexas Moon.” the feature at Warner’s Metropolitan Theater, are its theme song and the brief glimpses al lowed of those three dark-skinned beau ties, Myrna Loy, Raquel Torres and in two works. Youthful Bernard Let taeu gave a powerful touch to his read ing of “The Warrior Song,” by Heller. Ralph Whalen played the famous “Ber ceuse,” from ''Jocelyn” as a cornet solo with good tone and expression. Others on the program were Gene vieve Jenkins, Alma Martin and Marie Rojas, with Christine Vermillion win ning an encore for her performance of “Salute a Pesth,” by Kowalski. Miss Vermillion played with ease, command of her Interpretations and authority in style. She also accompanied the or chestra of the conservatory in the first movement of Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony,” Ernst Ladovitch conduct ing. The hall, lobby and reception room were filled with an enthusiastic audience. JOINT SONG RECITAL. Gilda Sansonne. coloratura soprano, and Giuseppe Bruno, baritone, accom panied by Elizabeth Gardner Coombs, gave a joint song recital at Pierce Hall Thursday night, when their interpre tation of both operatic and song selec tions were very well received. Mme. Sansone. a newcornsr here, was handi capped by a heavy cold, yet she gave a worthy rendition of "Depute le Jour” from "Louise” and followed it with "Care Nome” from “Rigoletto” and “The Lark” by Bishop. The rich Italian color of Mr. Bruno’s tone is a feature of this young bari tone’s singing. He sang the famous barber's air from “The Barber of Se ville” with spirited interpretation and style that delighted his audience. He also showed command of the true bel canto, "singing tone,” in "Nome Ver,” by Mattel. The singers gave duets from "II Tro vatore” and "La Traviata.” Mrs. Coombs, in addition to her accompani ments, gave Liszt’s arrangement of the waltz song from "Faust” and "Rush Hour in Hongkong” by the young mod ernist, Chasins. Armlda, bewitching apparitions which are as fleeting aa the white clouds that float across the technicolor skies. There are, It Is true, a great many Caballeros who swear and spit and get themselves thoroughly angry over very little, and, of course, Frank Fay, who, In the role of Don Carlos, kisses more ladies than the much-lamented Valentino did In all six of his most highpowered love films. Through a rambling and often-polnt less series of “fiestas,” this Don Carlos passes with the assurance of the most polished bond salesman. Furthermore, he seems to be possessed of an almost diabolical capacity ,for making women succumb to his swarthy charm. For those who think that Frank Fay has this charm the spell may be quite ade 807 Silver Spring A re. Silver Spring. Md. Price, *12,500 This beautiful colonial brick borne; hardwood floors throughout, spacious living room, open fireplace; 4 bedrooms, bright, well equipped kitchen, electric refrigeration, attractive basement, lavatory, laundry trays, splendid hot-water heating plant. SLATE ROOF, cement porch; ! car concrete garage, I garden. Lot 30x200 ft. Beautiful shade and shrubbery; con venient to schools. Open and lirhtrd tor Inspection Saturday and Sunday until 10:00 P.M. To Reach—Drive nut Georgia Arc., extended, to the Fire Department in Silver Spring, turn east on Silver Spring Ave. ar.d go 2 blockt to tign. 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X 1 WARDMAN 1 1 District 383 Q 1437 K Street quate, but unfortunately for those who know this gentlemen best as the blonde curled darling of vaudeville his love potions seem a trifle weak. In this pic ture he has only to walk Into a room and the ladles present well-nigh swoon from his physical presence. The story that weaves Itself around tljts doughty “bad man” concerns It self with what turns out to be a cow round-up In which the "mooing” of the cows is reminiscent of a multitude of fog horns. At any rate, Don Carlos gets the cows, brings them to where they belong, receives the $5,000 offered for doing this very thing, and then an nounces that he was the bandit that stole them In the first place. Clever fellow! The ending, however, is worth wait ing for. The dashing Don Carlos ab ducts the only lady of them all who has not been willing to like him even a “leetle beet,” and while he heaves her onto his saddle two expectantly adoring and perfectly willing elopers are left "cold,” so to speak, on their A Beautiful New Residence Os Brick and Stone Construction 5023 RENO ROAD N. W. One- Half Block South of Harrison Priced at who know and appreciate true worth and _ _ are discriminating in their taste will be interested 3)20*500 * n t^l * s distinctive home. The rooms on the first floor are delightfully arranged on the center hall plan with a large living room having massive stone fireplace on ' Attractive one side and spacious dining room on the other adjoined Terms hy a well-equipped kitchen. On the second floor are four charming bedroooms and two baths. Other features include a third floor fully floored, full basement with toilet, two-car built-in garage and lot 60x130 feet nicely sodded. We invite your inspection of this home as well as the Open Sunday one adjoining it at 5027 Reno Road of similar design From 10 A M P^ an throughout. The price is considerably below what you would expect to pay for homes of this char to 9 P. M. acter in this desirable residential section. Thomas J. Fisher & Co. INCORPORATED 738 15th Street N.W. District 6830 1 3721 Porter Street 1 Cleveland Park 1 The price at which this home is now offered g<, makes it the outstanding value of Washington's g| ga most convenient and popular suburb A new. distinctive English-type home that A few outstanding features include: Stone ti,| Iyg overlooks the beautiful estate of Friendship. fireplace, artistic bay windows, three lovely E* i ™ Its location is exceptionally convenient, as well porches. “Oiltex” finished walls. hu*e. bright Da as particularly desirable—Friends School, the attic; electric refrigerator, ample closet space. El 59 National Cathedral and John Eaton Public slate roof, hardwood floors throughout, cholca KV 5S School are all in close proximity. Traneporta- electrical fixtures, four splendid bed rooms. gfl is tlon one-half block, neighborhood stores within master bed room with private bath, additional El KC a moment's walk. bath, two (2) car garage. yn * Open Every Day, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M | co™. Ave. Schwab, Valk & Canby Poto <3» 9 I * T) ESIDENTS of this beautiful new apartment building have no parking diffi -Lv culties. You merely leave your car at the entrance where a uniformed attendant takes charge of it and either parks it temporarily or drives it to the garage on the premises. Phone for your car when ready to leave and you’ll find it waiting for you at the door. It is modern hotel service such as this, combined with the privacy and comfort of an individual home, that makes living in this distinctive new apartment building so enjoyable. Overlooking Rock Creek Park, Woodley Park Towers provides the atmosphere of a country home with the advantages of downtown location, being but 15 minutes drive to the center of town. Every room of each apartment is an outside room, the windows of which offer an unobstructed view of the surrounding country and city. Home making facilities are uncqualed in convenience, while secretarial and other hotel service is always at your command. Restaurant and beauty parlor on the premises are open to the general public. I At the present time there are only a I ( (f/AB ]■ II jl Ba few unoccupied apartments. The l i' Ik./ WiJ m** | majority of these contain a foyer, a F't ■ / living room, dining room, kitchen AftH ■*/% I y (with Frigidajre), two bedrooms and ® n * or SWO5 W 0 **!*d |»ths. Some have JflL an outside screened porch—others a | Let us take you on a i 2737 Devonshire Place N.W. tour of inspection I Connecticut Ave., at Klingle Road Bridge I > 11 " 1 — REAL ESTATE. > doorsteps with nothing but their Texas i moon to befriend them, p Graham MacNamee announces the ’ events in The Evening Star Universal i newspaper newsreel, and an advance ■ edition of the theme song prepares one 1 pleasantly for the feature film and its really artistic technicolor scenes. E. De S. M. | -•->—■■■ - Bus owners of New South Wales are * fighting the proposed transportation bill.