THE MICHIGAN DAILY Marie Dressler Loses In Long StruwoleFor Life Cancer And Contributing Illnesses Put An End To Year's Suffering Reached Top At 60 Was One Of Best Loved Actresses When She Died 62 Years Of Age HOLLYWOOD, July 28. - - Marie Dressler was Hollywood's "grand old trouper," although the stage also claimed her for its own. The veteran actress had been every- thing in the show world, from chorus girl to screen star. o Although success came to her late in life and after years of bitter strug- gle, Miss Dressler made no complaint of a long period of unemployment be- fore she became a film sensation by portraying Marthy in "Anna Chris- tie." "Middle age is the best part of life," she said after celebrating her sixty- second birthday. "You don't really begin to live or to appreciate life until after you're 50. "Tragic And Pitiful" "One of the most tragic and pitiful sights in the world is a middle aged woman, who feels that life is over for her, and looks and acts accordingly. They are such fools. As soon as their families are reared and their hair is turning gray, they fold their hands and give up the game. "Why, if they only knew it, life is just beginning for them. They can start living for themselves instead of thinking about other people. Their responsibilities are over. I didn't really begin to live until I was 50, and I hon- estly feel younger than I did at 25." Miss Dressler was born in Cobourg, Ont., November 9, 1871. Her father was Alexander Koerber, an officer in the Crimean war. Anne Henderson Koerber, her mother, was a musi- cian. Appears As Cupid The actress' first public appearance was as Cupid on a pedestal at the age of five in a church theatrical per- formance. When she was 14, she appeared in the amateur theatrical show at Lind-. say, Ont., and was laughed at. The laughs angered her and she joined a roving light opera troupe. Her first job paid $8 weekly. Named Leila at birth, she adopted the name of an aunt, Marie Dressler, when she went on the stage. Success followed the footsteps of the ambitious young actress. With the George Baker Opera company, she played Queen in "Bohemian Girl"; the foolish wife in "Frati Diablo," and Barbara in "Black Robinson Crusoe." She supported Lil- lian Russell in "Lads." M i s s Dressler V made anoutstand *outstand ing hit for four dew in "Lady Slav- saos as Flo Honey- ery." As one of her r +aJ5 o e Joe Weber shows, she played in "Hig- gledy-Piggledy." She did a Romeo and Juliet burlesque with Sam Bernard, and played in an all-star version of "The Rivals." It was during these successful days that she bridged the formerly un- crossable chasm between the social "Four Hundred" and the theatrical world. She became acquainted with Mrs. Stuvyesant Fish, leader in New York society, while appearing as an entertainer at her home, and the ac- quaintanceship developed into a last- ing friendship. Not only social leaders were among her friends. She was a friend of most of the famous men and women in politics, finance, and the arts over the world. She knew all the presidents since Cleveland. Never Forgot Friends Miss Dressler, however, never for- got the friends of her early struggle, the old troupers with whom she wan- dered from one cheap boarding house to another. The actress carried on a large amount of philanthropic work, the great part of which was unknown to the public. She made her'first motion picture in 1914, a Mack Sennett production of "Tillie's Punctured Romance." In the company with her were two young and then unknown players, Charlie Chaplin and Mabel Normand, who skyrocketed to fame because of their. success in that film. The stage, however, was Miss Dress- Ier's first love and she returned to it. Then came the World War, during which the actress toured the country selling Liberty Bonds. The post-war period found her in desperate circumlstances. She was no ROBERTSON WINS EVENT Tex Robertson, Michigan swim star, Guns Mence Austrian Rebels From Above -Associated Press Photo From a position atop the "Hochhaus" (above), famous Vienna sky- scraper, machine-gunners of the Austrian government forces stood ready to pour deadly fire into the ranks of rebels if they should attempt a new march against the seat of government. Meanings Of Some Current Foreign Political Terms (By The Associated Press) FASCISM- A system of authoritarian, as opposed to parliamentary, government; i.e., a one-party administration with its "chief" ("duce" in Italian, "fuehrer" in German) as dictator. The system is anti- socialist and anti-communist. ITALIAN FASCISM - Benito Mussolini's "corporative state" with capital and labor organized in syndicates according. to industries and occupations, each under control of a government department and the whole responsible to him as head of the party and of the state. BLACKSHIRTS -The uniformed rank of Italian fascism, organized as a militia to supplement police, army, navy and air corps in the national defense. NAZI - Contraction of the German words for "national socialist work- ers' Party," the fascist political organization headed by Adolf Hitler. The "nobility of labor" is exalted with private capital limited in its earnings. "Purity of race," otherwise anti-Semitism, is preached. An "Aryan" religion is advocated. BROWN SHIRTS - The uniformed rank of Naziism, generally known as "storm troops." SCHUTZSTAFFEL - Literally "protective squadron," elite of the "brown shirts," uniformed in black and recently raised by Hitler to an independent organization. REICHSWEHR --Literally "federal guard;" the regular army of Ger- many or of Austria. AUSTRIAN NAZIS - Adherents in Austria of the Hitlerite platform. One of their chief objectives, if and when they gain political power, would be "anschluss" or political union with Germany. HEIMWEHR - Literally "home guard," the uniformed rank of Aus- trian fascists who follow the Italian as opposed to the German model. Intensely nationalistic and sworn to uphold the independence of Austria. They supported the Dollfuss regime. SCHUTZBUND -Literally "protective union," the former uniformed rank of the Austrian socialists. Outlawed after Dollfuss gained power. But previously their opposition to the heimwehr brought Austria to the brink of civil war on several occasions. Dollfuss Gave Rintelen Post From Deathbed Fey Reveals 'Political Will' Dolfuss Issued Wh ile Dying (Continued from Page 1) 16 pieces of field artillery, 16 small tanks, and a regiment of men, and some in tent under a shrubbery camo- flauge. In a mile and a half strip of terri- tory along the border, however, there were no troops. In an encampment surrounded by a rusted wall, men could be seen ex- cavating. The correspondent was told that they were digging an underground gallery. Officers were exceedingly calm and said they expected no trouble. One officer-said the troops were en- gaged in "maneuvers" and nothing else. Civilians were allowed to travel freely about, providing they kept to the main road and kept moving. RESENT ITALIAN 'LONE HAND' BELGRADE, Jugoslavia,'July 30.- (P) - The Jugoslavia government re- sents the idea of Italy's playing a lone hand in guaranteeing Austria's inde- pendence, it was stated in foreign circles today. In official quarters it was said that Jugoslavia's attitude with reference to Austria is that Italy cannot act alone. The question of Austrian inde- pendence is not a matter for the great powers alone, but is of equal concern to Austria's neighbors who should be consulted relative to any step taken, it was stated. INTERESTED IN STATEMENTS BERLIN, July 30. - WP) -Interest was centered here today in a state- ment of the Jugoslav Legation that unilateral intervention regarding the Austrian frontier situation might have serious repercussions. Berlin newspapers saw in the pro- nouncement a "warning to Musso- lini," a demand to "keep hands off German Austria"' or "opposition to any interference." Other reliable observers believed that the statement might be followed by expressions of viewpoint by other nations or that such already had been communicated to the Hitler government. The leaders of the cabinet here have been engaged in one secret conference after another for several days, and conflicting reports are abroad as to their activities. The propaganda ministry said that Chancellor Hitler, Franz von Papen newly named special minister to Austria; propaganda minister Goeb- bels, and Hermann Wilhelm Goering, Prussian premier, had been in con- ference at Beyreuth. To Take New Post Von Papen's office, on the other hand, said that the former vice chan- cellor was in Berlin preparing for his new post and that he was expected to take over his diplomatic duties Friday. This was taken to indicate a strong hope that Austria woud send in its formal acceptance - the delay of which has caused not a little worry here -shortly. A report from Munich said that the cabinet members spent the week-end at Herr Hitler's mountain home at Berchtesgaden. Still another report, which was promptly denied at the foreign of- fice, was to the effect that von Papen already had gone unofficially and incognito to Vienna to prepare for his task there. Guest Of Hitler Victor Lutze, chief of staff of the vacationing Storm Troops, was said to have been a guest at Herr Hitler's retreat, and this gave rise to renewed conjecture as to the projected reor- ganization of the uniformed organi- zation. In this connection, it was recalled that even before the June 30 "purge" of leaders accused of mutiny against H{err Hitler, there were persistent re- ports that the Storm Troops would undergo a material reduction. Lutze, reminded in an interview re- cently that more than half of his Brown Shirts were not party members, replied : "It is taken for granted that all Storm Troop leaders at first, and all Storm Troop members later, will be party members. I shall make sure that the Storm Troopers will become the solid support within the party." JUST PLAIN FILLER J. R. Hawes covered approximately 1,000,000 miles in his 33 years as an employe of the San Jose, Cal., street car company. Heavy Damage Done By Texas Hurricane -Associated Press Photo Seven were known to have lost their lives and many were missing in a hurricane and tidal wave that swept the Texas gulf coast. Shown here are Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hoffman and their children standing on the kitchen floor of what was their home at Morales, Tex. When the storm struck they lay on the floor and were uninjured as the rest of the house was blown away. f, Where To Go CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY 32 Accompany Hobbs On Niagara Falls Trip (Continued from Page 1) for the day with a ride on the "Maid of the Mist." Sunday they opened the day by taking an airplane ride down the Gorge to Lewiston and back. Twenty made the flight in three loads. They completed the tour by a visit to'a scenic tower, and then returned to the hotel to pack. In the afternoon they took the bus to Welland, boarding the train there and returning to Ann Arbor at 11:30 p.m. Final Report Is Issued By Jurors MASON, July 30. - (M) - The Ing- ham county grand jury which inves- tigated the state government issued its final report today but failed to make any disclosure of crimes in the state. "Being called," it said, "to investi- gate rumors rather than to inquire into any specific violation of the law upon the part of any designated in- dividuals, it must be obvious that the investigation has concerned itself with various subjects not in any way related and then in consequence time and effort has been expended in an endeavor toascertain the specific matters deserving of attention," the report said. Afternoon 2:00 - Michigan Theatre, "The Circus Clown" with Joe E. Brown. 2:00 - Majestic Theatre, "The Un- derworld" with Warren William and' Mary Astor. 2:00-Wuerth Theatre, "The Thun- dering Herd" with Randolph Scott and Judith Allen. 4:00 - Same' features at the three theatres. 4:10- Conference, "Adult Educa- tion Services of the University Ex- tension Division," Charles A. Fisher, assistant director of the University Extension Division. (Room 1022, Uni- versity High School). 5:00 - Lecture, "Private Life in Rural Egypt Under the Greeks and Romans." (Illustrated). Professor Ar- thur E. Boak. Evening 7:00 -Same features at the three theatres. 8:15 - Concert, Wassily Besekirsky, violin; Joseph Brinkman, piano; Da- lies Frantz, piano; Palmer Christian, organ. (Hill Auditorium). Canoeing on the Huron every after-. noon and evening. Dancing at the Blue Lantern Ball- room, Island Lake. h- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Phone 2-1214. Place advertisements with Classified Advertising Department. The classified columns close at five o'clock previous to day of insertion. Box Numbers may be secured at no extra charge. Cash in Advance-lc per reading line (on basis of five average words to line) for one or two insertions. 10c per reading line for three or Minimum three lines per insertion, days from the date of last insertion. Minimum three lines per insertion. 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Then, with the aid of her friend, Frances Marion, screen writer, she landed the part of Marthy in "Anna Christie. Success was hers. A long term contract followed and. she appeared in such hits as "Min and Bill, "Reducing;" "Caught Short," "Tugboat Annie," and "The Late Christopher Bean." On her birthday in 1933 Miss.Dress- ler was honored at a mammoth birth- day party. The same year saw her winning the award for the year's best feminine screen.performance. "If I only could let the world know how grateful I am for all that I have been given," she said. "I have every- thing now that anyone could desire. Even 'a home which I always swore I would never own." She married George Hoppert in about 1900, but soon after he became an invalid, and old troupers recall that he sat in a wheelchair between the wings and watched her, and died soon thereafter. She spoke little in later years of this romance. 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