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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09

notified of the damage done by the city's blasting, notified everybody that steps would be undertaken as once to restore the service. GHs. Company employees were quickly on the job so as to repair the break in the main and restore the service by noon hour or shortly af- rewards. In the meantime many cold houses were reported by Bun ker Hill residents.
 The Farnham avenue sever was authorized a short time ago hy the works board. Considerable rock was met by the city workers, low ever, and much blasting has been necessary. This mornings blast, though, was the one which eau sed the greatest inconvenience to he district.
 The danger of such break IS seen in the fact that had the Gas Company officials failed to be ofi the job promptly automatic gas appliances would have been left free to invade homes in the Bunker Hill district with deadly fumes when the service was restored. To offset this. however. the Gas com. pany employees visited every house using automatic devices and noti- fled the residents of the break and warned them to shut off their feeders pending the restoration of the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
Goss Vote Was
 Cause of Surprise
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(Continued from Page 1.) action yesterday in voting against the motion caused a mix-up in To- cal anti prohibition circles to-day.
 Voting with Congressman Goss against the liberalization motion were the other g. o. D. representa- tives from Connecticut, Congress- men Freeman and Tilson. On the other hand, the democratic repre- sentatives from this state, Con- gressmen Tierney and Lonergan, voted for the Liberalization of the rules.
 In the face of the opposition from the Connecticut g. o. D. con- gressmen, however, the motion for liberalization of the rules was car ried.
 Reports received to-day were to the effect that the republican dele gation from Connecticut voted against the motion purely because it was a democratic measure. In other words, the democrats in the house, with their majority, stole the fire" of republican "wets" and put the motion over. Opposi- tion from Congressman Goss, 1t was unofficially reported, was be- cause of this fact and not because he was opposed to the rules being liberalized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
Winter Brings
 Work to Jobless
Shoveling and Sanding of
 Walks at Hand

The snow fall of today reminds people that the time is at hand when there will be something to do cleaning and sanding sidewalks. If done according to the ordinance 1t is a big job but some never give 1t any consideration. This is due in some instances to the fact that old folks are not able to attend such chores, and other leave 1t to the tenants.
 This winter, while there. are so many able bodied men idle, it does seem that 1t would be good plan to have it attended to more gen. erally than ever since the good old days when the late Ralph Blakeslee and others used to take contracts for cleaning and sanding walks during the winter season. Almost anybody would be willing to pay for this kind of work rather than do 1t themselves or not have it done at all and take chances of visit from a police man with an order to call at the police station and settle or go to court. Anyway, 1t is a job that should receive attention, and this Is a good time to start. i3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
Body of Killed
 Flyer Viewed By
 Many Thousands

Newton, III. Dec 9-(UP)-The body of Lowell Bayles. Springfield, Mass, speed flyer. was viewed by hundreds of friends here today be- fore funeral services at the Metho- dist Episcopal church.
 The coffin of the 37-year-old avi- ator, killed when hfs little plane crashed in an attempt at a speed record at Detroit Saturday, was covered with flowers. Many came from we'll known flyers. Among the mourners were Miss Gertrude St Marie of Springfield, to whom Bayles was engaged: the flyers father and mother, four brothers and 0 sister,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
A Disturbance
 on River Street
Police Called But Found
 No Host on Manager

A disturbance in an alleged speak-easy on River street last evening resulted in a visit on the part of the emergency squad. The officers found guests and booze but no host or manager in attendance. The party vas broken up and q notice left in the place for the owner to call at police headquar- ters for little chat. Up to 1:3O o'clock this afternoon the alleged owner failed to appear. If he fails to appear warrant will be issued for his arrest.
 Patrolmen Daniel J Carson. Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan paid the visit as the result of num- erous complaints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
LONG DELAYED
 HONOR ARRIVED
Now Mass. Doctor Is Given Medal for Heroic Act 64 Years Ago

Boston. Dec 9-UP)-It was less than two years after the Civil war that Walter Kendall. 13, dived into the icy waters of the Neponsct river and saved from drowning a even-year-old boy.
 The Massachusetts Humane so- ciety wanted to bestow a medal up- on Walter but his mother forbid it. saying her son had only done his duty.
 Now, 64 years after the recue. the society has awarded It's highest honor, a silver medal, to Dr Walter Gardner Kendall of Wollaston, 77. dentist, sportsman. dog fancier and horticulturalist,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09

Ralph c. Root, Jr, of New York City, student at Columbia Univer- sity, took the stand in his own de- fense in the $20,000 damage suit against. him on trial in superior court to-day. Tn eaction was brought by Miss Dalphine La- Chance of Thomaston. The defense side of the case Is expected to be completed late this afternoon with the case going to the jury to-mor- row morning for deliberation.
 Root who said he was a student at Yale at the time of the alleged accident, November 1, 1890, denied his car struck the plaintiff and said he felt no shock as of car strik-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
BRITISH COTTON
 SHOWS UP WELL
No Other Industry Doing So Good Since the Gold Standard Was Abafl- dOned

London, Dec 9-(UP)-Since Great Britains abandonment of the gold standard in late Septem- Der no British industry has shown more signs of reviving prosperity than the cotton industry. centered in Lancashire and Yorkshire.
 Production, at least in the spin- ming side of the industry, has in- creased from Is to 20 per cent Many mills closed for periods of from one to four years have re- opened. Thousands of operatives who have been drawing the dole for months have returned to work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
ROBBED BUT WAS
 NOT KIDNAPPED
Officers Arrived in Time to Prevent Abduction = Running Gun Battle

Des Moines, Ia, Dec 9.--(UP)- Police frustrated kidnapers today after running pistol and shotgun battle with the would-be abductors of Richard w. Kennelley, cigar store manager.
 Kerrclley was robbed of $225 whcr drove into the garage at his = Authorities warned of an oted Kidnapping, arrived dur robbery.
 Tn TWO kidnapers fired on Sheriff Keeling and his deputies but escaped as the officers returned the fire tn pistols and shotguns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
Defense Closed
 in the Murder
 Conspiracy Case

Mount Sterling, Ky, Dec g. (UP)-Former United States Sena- tor J. M. Robinson. of Kentucky, closed defense arguments today in the trial of W. B. Jones. labor organizer charges with conspiracy to murder by charging that Harlan county "coal barons are trying to dig their coal with bayonets and guns"
 Jones is on trial in connection with an ambush near Evarts, Ky, last spring, in which three deputies were slain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
NO DIVIDEND.

New York, Dec 9-UP)-The New York Central Railroad today omitted dividends on it's capital stock. The road had paid divi- dends continuously in every year since 1870 and already this year paid $6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Myrtle Riggs Cattaneo was held yesterday after noon from the home of her parents in Cheshire, MT and Mrs Albert Riggs. She was the wife of Frank Cattaneo of the Hamden police. Services were conducted by Rev. erend Herbert Bainton of the Cheshire Congregational church beginning at 2:3O o'clock follow ing which interment took place in Hillside cemetery. Cheshire with services at the grave by Rev Bain- ton. Bearers were Captain Barry Barrows, Louis Landino, Clarence Benson, Robert Thatcher, Law renee Mellilo and Thaddeus Has, brouck. She is survived by her husband, an infant son and her parents.
 The funeral of Mrs Martin Bro phy, will take place tomorrow m orning at 8:15 o'clock from the home 5S South View street to St Francis Xavier's church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs Myrtle Riggs Cattaneo was held yesterday after noon from the home of her parents Mir and Mrs Albert Riggs of Che shire. with services at 2:30 o'clock in charge of Rev Herbert Bainton. During the services a quartet, con- sisting of R. Storrs, T. French, Mrs J. Bradley. and Miss J. Durand sang Abide with Me-" Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, and Some where a Golden Chord is Broken. Urban Tyack was at the piano. Burial was in Hillside cemetery. Cheshire, with services at the grave in charge of MT Bainton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
CUTS FIRST ICE.

Winsted, Conn, Dec 9-(UP) - The seasons first ice was cut in Camp Deleaware pond heer today. Children skated on Highland Lake for the first time this winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
War Premier of Italy Died at
 Rome To-day

Rome. Dec 9-(UP)-Antonio Salandra, 78. war time premier of Italy. died here at 4 a. m. today from arterio- o-sclerosis and heart trouble. Salandra became gravely i'll two days ago.
 The former premier was a mem Der of the Italian delegation to the Versailles peace conference and represented his country before the league of nations. He held numer- ous decorations. among them the collar of the anonciation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
Head of College
 Won His Battle
 Against Petting

Laramie, Myo., Dec 9-(UP)-- Dr A. G. Crane, president of Wy oying university, appeared today to betting with the end of a student strike in prospect.
 A mess meeting of student strukers was called for today and 1t was believed the students would vote to return to school and take their case against President Crane to the university board of trus- tees
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09

Tho tfnlted states preameea more than half the electrical goods Of the werid and Europe about lS per eent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
DIED

HABIB-In thls city Dec g. 1881 Thomas Habib of go North Elm St. Funeral Friday morning. time and arrangements to be announced later.
 John Schum of 58 Hanover St. Funeral Friday, morning at S15 o'clock to St Michaefs church Burial in new St Joseph's cemetery. MYERs-In this city Dec g., 1881 Mrs Mary A. Myers of 143 Lake view Ave. Funeral Friday morning at 9:15 o'clock to SS Peter and Paul church. Burial in new St Jo- seph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
MASS NOTICES

anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Fri day morning at 500 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Catherine Moynihan. 12-A-2ta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09

Motor-truck services of New Zealand carried more than 1,000,- 900 tons of freight in the last fis- cal year. .A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
GARD aF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends. relatives and neighbors Tor their Kindness and sympathy ex-- tended us during our recent bereavement, tho death of our be- loved mother and sister.
 Signed,
 THE MEEIiAN FAMILY & MRS IVY PETER kEEFE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY BARBER WANTED-Call at 500 North Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-09
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,. ss
 PrObnta Court. December Sth, A,

DlHItIGT OF WAIBfkbtAis es'
 Probate Court. December sth, A.
 iesTATE OF James J. Dillon. late of Waterbury. In said District. de- ceased.
 The administrator having exhibit cd hts administration account with said ogtate to thls Court for allow mnce, it iB
 OiiDERED, That tho tith day q December 4. n. t93i at II o'clock ln tho forenoon, at the Probate pr" ice in Waterbury, be and th. same l0wancc of said administration ac. count, with said Estate. and this Court directs the. ndmlnlFtFaior in cite nll persons interested therein to appear ai said time and place. by nuhliahlng fhIs order in some newsnnper. having, eIreuintlen in fore sald day of hearing.
 Attest. JOHN ]. HowAisD..
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
When Feature Is
Shown on Screen

FOX-James Dunn and Linda
Watkins in "Sob Sister," at 1905,
2:18, ABB, 7:39 and 9.52 p. m.
Stage shows at 1871, 3:44, 6:52
and 9:05 p. m.
PALACE-Ronald Colman in
"The Unholy Garden" at 1880
a. M, 2, Abs, 7:O5 and 9:40 p. m.
Stage shows at 1890, 1855, $3.50
and 9 p. m.
R-K-O KEITH'S-Ann Harding
in Devotion" At 11:40 a. M,
1:4O. $40, $40, TAO and 9:40
p m.
RIALTO-Evelyn Brent in
Pagan Lady," At 11:40 a. M,
1:40, 3:42, 5:43, 7:44 anG 9:45
p. m.
Observation-Disclosures G..
Robinson in give Star Final"
At II, 12:43, 1928, 4:13, 5:58,
7:43 and 9:28 p. m.
COLUMBIA-The Four Marx
Brothers in Monkey Business"
At 11:45 a. M, 1:45, $40, $40,
TAO and 9:40 p. m.
EARLE-Tallulah Bankhead in
My SIM" At 11:41 a. M, 2:O7,
ABB, 1922 and 1905 p. m. Stage
shows at 1:10, 1886, 6:35 and
9:08 %. m.
The Washington times., 1931-10-09

found that he had had more
than enough. He threw a chair
at one of the bosses and went
home to his wife. -.
"You see what you've done"
he complained bitterly. "You
made me sell a good place for
next to nothing, and then you
make me go to work like some
kind of a sissy. And what's
the result? Now I'm cut of a
job altogether. I suppose when
we get hungry, you're gonna
tell me it's okay as long as
I'm not running "a speakeasy.
If you do, be careful"
Goes Back Again
His wife made no reply.
When it came to such an argu-
ment, she knew how to pick
her spots...
After some six weeks Of do
ing nothing, Mr.. Martin handed
his wife some news. Their
son sat at the table as the
father talked.
IT want Johnny to hear
this" he stated, because he's
no &id-and because I want
him to know that, whatever
I do, I'm doing for you and
him.
"Now, listen. I told you
many, many times that liquor
was my racket and that I
didn't know nothing else. You
pulled me out of it once, and
you see what a mistake it
was. Now I'm going back
and no matter how much you
hate it, I'm going to stay
back.
I'm going to work tomor-
row on one of Frank Smiths
rum boats. I suppose you're
gonna tell me right away that
you don't like Frank Smith
and"
II DON'T" interrupted his
wife V1c1ouSly. Il hate him
and I hate everything he
stands for"
Mr.. Martin nodded.
IT thought so," he went on.
"Well, all I can say is that
you can go on hating. Franks
a mighty busy guy, and he's a
swell feller to give me this
chance when I need it so bad.
There aren't many like him.
Back in Rum Business
please don't give me any
arguments tonight. I'm start
ing work early tomorrow.
Accordingly, Mr.. Martin went
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The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Robinson Ignored

Any nominations for the five
best, acting performances in the
movies which leaves out Eddie
Robinson in Little Caesar" ought
to be subject to amendment.
Ted Lewis nho made 'em all sit
up and take notice by gathering
Loew's Palace 1881 box office
record during holy week will play
a return engag> ment opening a
week from Friday. incidentally
Jimmy Lundy, Loew's Palace-Co-
lumbia publicist, took time off
yesterday to welcome his new
baby boy. The radio editors are
whispering that Amos n Andy
are being urged to quit the air
and make round Of the theaters.
The suggestion is said to eminate
from radio higher-ups but is
frowned upon by their advertis-
ing sponsors. A year ago they
turned down $4,000 cash for a
week at the Washington Audi
torium. Today no Washington
theater would give them $4,000.
Which shows how popularity can
fade. Earl Carroll will come to
Washington next Tuesday for
personal inspection Of his "Vani-
ties" The police departments
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Ina Claire Plans
Early Return
To Stage
By HARRISON CARROLL

Copyright. 1881. Premier syndicate)
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Oct. O.
One stage expatriate who is lone.
some for Broadway is Ina Claire,
With only possible retakes be.
tween her and a trip to New
York, the blonde star is seriously
considering another adventure be.
hind the footlights. She has sev'
eral offers, but won't decide until
she gets on the scene.
This may be within two Or
three weeks, as THE Greeks
Had a Word for It" is now in the
cutting room for the first as.
|Sembly. Presumably Ina will have
to wait the verdict on the ensu.
ing preview.
In case you recall film, the
star was to make for R-K-O, it
will not be coming up until Feb.
ruary or March, if lima gets a
satisfactory stage play, further
poStponement could be arranged.
Come to think of it, Ina has
achieved a lot Of prominence out
here on mighty few actual pic
ture assignments. She did 1.-THE
Awful Truth" and Rebound" for
Pathe, "The Royal Family of
Broadway" for Paramount and
"The Greeks Had a Word for It"
for Goldwyn.
Did You Know
That Adolphe Menjou has a
middle name-Jean?
The Washington times., 1931-10-09

inspection comes Sunday night
To those who keep inquiring
does the Earle Theater outfit
Maxine Doyle or does she buy
them herself, the answer is ASK
Maxine. Meyer Davis is now
handling musical groups for
RK-O in addition to having an
nexed the Waldorf Astoria Or
chestra contract.
Mrs. William Harryman Rap
ley had the honor of entertain
ing Maude Adams as the only
Washington hostess when that
star Played here IA years ago.
She is looking forward to another
visit when Miss Adams comes
December IA in Merchant Of
Venice. .Raquel Torres took her
first airplane lesson yesterday
with Irene Weber as observer {.
Cherries Are Ripe" will try again
without Mary Ellis and Basil
Sydney. These $1,000 a week
stars will be replaced by less ex-
penSive actors.
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
PRODUCER TO ACT
Paul RaynaI's War Drama
The Unknown Warrior
Here October IS
By ANDREW R. KELLEY

When an actor dimes the critics it's unusual But Maurice
Browne did that yesterday in the outdoor garden OF the Hotel
Carlton
The Washington times., 1931-10-09

performance. He will act the part of the soldier 49,
James B. Fagan who wrote The Improper Duchess, had
seat of honor at the table He busy polishing the Bordn
NAV n grateful for the constructive criticism he received in
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Latest Stage
News From
New York

. NEW YORK, Oct. 0.-"Louder,
Please" Norman Krasna's comedy
about a Hollywood press agent,
has been placed in rehearsal by
A. L. Jones, the tryout engage.
ment to begin at the Boulevard
Theater, Jackson Heights, on Oc-
tober 26. The company thus far
selected includes Lee Tracy, Rob
ert Gleckler, Aleta Freel, Buford
Armitage, Mildred Wall, Frank
Thomas, Percy Kilbride, H., j,
Stoddard and Charles Latte.
George Abbott is directing.
The cast supporting Florence
Reed in 1.-THE Shanghai Gesture, -
which Chamberlain Brown will
present next week at the Riviera
Theater, will include Percy Waram,
Myra HubC-SS Langdon Bruce.
Brandon Peters, Wilfred Seagram.
Charlotte Hunt and Jessamime
Newcombe.
Elmer Rices next play, "Coun-
selor-at-Law," in which Paul NUM-
will be featured, will enter re-
hearsal on Monday as Mr.. Ricai6
second production this season of
one Of his own plays. "The Left
Bank" by Mr.. Rice, was presented
last Monday night at the Little
Theater.
The Washington times., 1931-10-09

Washington and will show the
French Canadians of Providence
the tightened-up version Of his
drama, before attempting the
Broadway shock troops.
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Mi. Oh Mi

Old King Neptune, whom you
saw with "Splashes" at the Pal.
ace this week, has the job OF
stripping the diving beauties and
putting on their varied bathing
costumes. All under water. Oh,
my goodness. But his wife, who
owns the act, is present all the
while.
The question is whether Les
lie Howard steals the picture
from Ann Harding. I think he
does. But see Devotion" and
make up your mind.
Mischa Guterson has been turn,
ing customers away at Chateau
Lido on the Rockville Pike. So
the former musical director at
the Rialto is now negotiating for
lie Paradis to handle more night
club business.
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
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afnaneof r
AuIn a Day
By
> MARK HELLINCER

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.
Over in Jersey City the neghbors tell strange story
typical product of this prohibition There are
suppose many other Mrs Martins all over the country
trust they will have better future than she has,
Up until the. latter part of 1917 Mr.. Martin was
saloon keeper. 1t was the only racket he had ever
known and when prohibition arrived he decided to stick
to it, The specter of arrest and Jail worried his wife
far more than it did the husband She certain that
something was going to happen and she continually
urged Mr. Martin to step out of the peakeasy business
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Can't Stand New lob

"If you don't sell out and
take this position" she insisted,
you're crazy. I've been beg
ging you to quit the terrible
business you're in ever since
prohibition started. How do
you think I feel when the
neighbors look at me and I
know my husband can go to
jail any day? How do you
think your son feels?
why don't you be a good
man and do as I ask? Your
business now is a curse, and
you're the one that knows it
best. Why don't you come to
your senses?"
So Mr.. Martin sold his speak
easy-which didn't bring him
much-and went to work in
an office. Within a month he
The Washington times., 1931-10-09

Come to think of it, Mr. Browne may have
been deputizing in his role as producer of
Irene Bordoni's comedy, "The Improper
Duchess" He is highly successful English
theatrical magnate who made scads of money
as the sponsor of Journeys End" " At this
moment he also has Clifford Bax's comedy
of the sixteenth century, "The Venetian, ="
playing in Chicago
But what Mr.. Browne wanted to tell about
was Paul Raynal's epic "The Unknown
Warrior" described as a wholly delightful
war play, which he will bring to Washing
ton on Sunday night October 25, for one
The Washington times., 1931-10-09
Quits Rum Business

Quits Rum Business
Her husband was willing to
argue. He pointed out that
their son was now 18 years Of
age and that he wanted him to
continue with his education.
Moreover, he had managed to
get together q comfortable little
home and he needed money to
maintain it.
whats the use of talking
about quitting the racket" he
would say What else. am I
gonna do? The rent isn't 60
ing to pop into the landlords
hands by itself, and the food
isn't going to walk into the
kitchen.
more than that, the boy is
doing well in school. I want
him to have the things I missed,
and I want to give him all the
schooling I can. How's he
gonna go On if ] go to work
as a clerk, or something?
"No, you gotta get those no
tions out of your dorne. I'm
not making any fortune in the
joint these days, but I'm get
ting by. And I'm sticking to
the one thing I know best.
Get me?"
In the end, as usual, the wife
won the argument. One of the
neighbors sold Mrs. Martin the
idea that her husband could
find a job with his concern.
Investigation showed that the
position would pay $40 q week,
which would be sufficient for
the Martin ia nlly for the time
being. And Mrs. Martin inn
mediately went to work to sell
her bill of goods.