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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

methods of procedure particu- larly selection of more competent judges enlargement of their pow CTS in handling cases, simplifica- ton of the system of review, clim- ination of the fee system, and abandonment of the frequent prac- tice of trying to make 4 criminal out of traffic law violator.
 The Mooney Billings case in Cal ifornia was cited as shocking example of the crudity of the Jaw In preventing the reopening of a case after it once has been decid- cd The report depIorcd the sys- tenn which prevented both defend ants convicted of murder in that case from getting new trial on evidence developed after their con VictiOn merely because the eVi- dence was not related 10 that brought out during the original trial.
 As q primary recommendation with reference 10 all courts, the commission called for d changed attitude on the part of both the legal profession and the public as 10 the choice. tenure and personnel Of the bench.
 The public must be thoroughly conscious of the need of removing the administration of justice from politics and O. insisting that ap- pointments be made on the ground of conspicuous fitness alone, so that no appointing power will think of choosing q judge or mag istrate on any other basis,' the com mission stated.
 Ten members signed the report. Monte M. Lemann refused 10 do 50 because he did not concur with many Of the conclusions and be- cause he thought the commission had touched most of the problems in previous reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15


 Rudy. grief stricken and wan after two almost sIecpless nights, was at The bedshie when death came. Win him were his father. Charles A. Vallec, retired druggist his slster. Mrs Kathleen Vallee L!nnevillc. and his 22-year-old he National Broadcasting Com pany.
 Tomorrow night, for the first time in IS months, the radio an- dicncc will not hear scheduled Rudy Vallee broadcast. He has cancelled all engagements and will remain To attend his mother s fu- neral
 Katherine LynchJ Vail"e was born In St Johnsbury, Vt, In 1870. She attended that clty's public schools and later the Sacred Heart school. If was in St JOhnsbufy that she first met Charles A. Val le They were married there B years ago.
 A lover of music Mrs Vallec encouraged Rudy's boyhood lean lnSs toward this art. II was she who induced Rudys father To buy him his first sa&Ophone. II was xhe who helped him rise from q college saxophonc player to one of the premier entertainers of the ar
 Confined 10 her home by failing health much of Inc time during th" past three years, th.s pleas ant. mot h"rly woman had derived endless pleasure from her son ? brOadCaNts. Night after night sh" would Hh before her loud speaker 10 hear Hubert, tn" crOoner that millions of othrr radio radio fans called Rudy
 Twice Mrs Nailoe's health had permitted her 10 VlSll her son. once she and her husband wcr" his guests In New York, and last year they were With him in Holly wood during he filming of 'Thc Vapabond Lover" While there they met Fay Webh( now Mrs Rudy Nallee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

'' OnlInucN rom rage l.) against him, would naturally be expected To wish 4 chance under more advantageous circumstance
 He would have the element Of dissa tisfaction with conditions as A helping factor which was not present before. though some of the same forces of prejudice which op- posed him in 1928 likely would be on hand again. Few believe he would lose four southern states as he did in 1928.
 Since he left the governorship D two and a half years ago. Smith has become a man of large bus mess affairs. He heads the con- cern which operates the gigantic Empire State building. He now lives the life of man of modest means.
 Tn his newspaper writings. Smith has ct!ticized the direct pri- mary. Critics are saying he has lost touch with the average man. II k 2 question. however. whether
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
YACHT MISTAKES
 LIGHT AND GOES
 ONTO THE BEACH
S20O,0O0 Vessel Charter ed for the Summer Auto Headlight Puzzled the Captain

Provincctown, Mass, July IS --- WP) - Mistaking an automobile headlight for the wood end light, Captain Edward Doxlc drove the l40-foot steam yatcht, Wanderlust, ashore on the beach two miles south of Race Point Coast Guard station early today. The $200,0O0 vessel Is owned by John T. Triton, wealthy Miami, Florida. lawyer but had been chartered for the simmer by MT and Mrs Edward Green of New York. With them aboard the boat were MT and Mrs George Clark of New York and the six members of the crew.
 The accident occurred in thick fog when the skipper mistook the solitary headlight of an automobile parked on the beach for the wood end light. The yacht, in no im- mediate danger because of a smooth sea. was expected 10 be floated at high water about noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
HELPFUL SIGNS
 SEEN FOR SILVER

London (UP)--A marked im- provement of condition in the silver industry in the autumn of 1891 is forecast by financial ex- perts. %
 Two helpfdl signs have been noted. They are: A falling off of production in the first quarter of 1891 by 11,000,000 ounces as against 1930; continental sales of demonetized silver are virtually completed.
 In addition, the hope Is advanced that the end of the economic de- precision will be in sight within n few months, thus providing the ln-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Planning Tours
 for Europe By the YMCA

Paris, July 15-(UP) Tn prep of the Worlds Alliance of Y. M. c. A., which will convene in Cleve- land, Ohio, August 1. Francis s Harmon of Hattiesburg. Miss, is making a tour of Paris, Prague. Warsaw, Lodz and Cracow. liar mon is president of the national council of the Young Mems Chris tian Association of the United Statcs. Among the European speakers at the convention will be Andre Siegfried of France: Eric Stra nge, of Germany; Professor Haal of Germany; and Dr kagwa, of Japan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
German Flying
 Boat Goes to New York July 17

- tUPJ -- The German seapiane Dornier DO-X will leave for New York July IT. it was announced by C. II. Schildhauer, who will pilot the big flying boat. Stops will be made at Para, Paramar!bo. port Of Spain tTrinidadD, San Juan CPorto Rico), Miami and Washington.
 It was reported negotiations had been opened to place the DO-X in service between New York, Bermuda and other winter resorts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
a7-H--a~' '----'-s-s--- --=----- ----'T~-~ ABANDON RAILROAD

Washington, July 15.-UP)-- The interstate commerce commis- sion to-day authorized abandon ment of the entire line of railroad in Bridgeport. Conn. known as the seaview Avenue Industrial railway of the Stanley Works The con'- mission also authorized the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad to operate under trackage rights over the Industrial line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
=s-77-T==- 'a---7 s--s - 7@7 s7~ STRANGE LET'TER

Detroit, July 15v-tt P. -- A letter addressed to God City Of Detroit" written by a 10-year-old girl who signed herself simply "Louise", was q problem to-day for Miss Elva ForncroOk, Associated Charities officer. The letter read ::
 "Pleasc send me $20. l need 1t badly"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
dustry n fresh tonic.

dustry fresh tonic.
 The production slump was es- peciaily cheering to those who have watched prices drop steadily for two years until, on February 9, 1881, they touched II 15-16 pence an ounce, the lowest in history. It was estimated that If the present voluntary restriction in production is maintained a total of 40,000,000 more ounces of silver will remain underground in 1891 than in 1890.
 Brokers said, despite the fall In silver prices, there had been few spectators in the market. Tha range in prices was so small, ono explained. that 1t made speculation impracticable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
MAY REMOVE HOME

Darien, Conn, July 15-UP)- The state veterans home building commission has decided definitely 10 abandon the present home at Noroton and seek another site.
 The com mission voted for such action at a meeting here late yes- terday. The commission will ad- vertise for sites. 1t was announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Our Lower Courts
 in Scandals
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erned by Petty politics, and slow enly proceedings at the point at which the great mass of the pop ulation come in contact with law enforcement give bad impression to the administration of justice as a whole and most seriously affect respect for the observance of law generally.
 "In short the atmosphere of the sinferior criminal courts creates In the minds of observers a suspicion of the whole process of law en- forcement which, no matter how unfounded, greatly prejudices re spect for the observance Of law.
 The commission urged that all the courts be taken out of politics. IL suggested many changes In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Significant Move

Albany, N. Y., July 15-UPD- Political observers to-day saw sig nihcance in the conference be- tween Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt. potential candidate for the 1892 presidential nomination, and T.. s. Senator ]. Hamilton Lewis. democrat, of Illinois.
 Senator Lewis after the confer ence asserted that the governor iH well regarded in the middle west.
 Lewis insisted that while RoOae- welt made no announcement of his visit, which was made at the lat tcr's invitation, the meeting had no relation 10 presidential or vice presidential candidacies
 "I am free 10 gay" Lewis de- clared, that Governor Roosevelt has n strong following in all the middle west. He is admired for his independence on public ques- tions and for his advanced views on relief from the present business depression -- and particularly Tor his attitude on international ques- tions following closely the idealism of Woodrow Wilson"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

he deep impress Smith made as a would be obliterated 20 quickly in inc minds of the voters.
 Politicians generally feel that Smith would like to have the nomination but that circumstances prevent him from actively seeking it. He has parried all inquiries as to his intentions.
 His failure to throw out one hint favoring Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, for whom an exten- sive organization is already at work. has contributed 10 the i'm pression that Smith is waiting for the lightning to strike. Active op- position by Smith in the conven- ton might be sufficient to prevent Roosevelts nomination.
 smith. more than any one man, holds the balance Of power in the democratic party. But his power 10 use it in his own behalf is se- vereIy limited.
 Other candidates are waiting for a deadlock. Governor Albert, C. Ritchie Of Maryland, Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas and Senator Cordell Hull of Ten nessee, for instance.
 Governor Roosevelt Is the only figure who apparently plans 10 storm the convention and ride through by mass strength. All othcrs-OWen D. Young. Newt on D. Baker, Smith. and tbe rostr- would be favored by deadlock in which second choice pledges, ne gotiatiOns of the politicians who control various large b1ots, would decide the nomination.
 Gcrmany's troubles. Inc concern at the White House over newspa- per reports about the doings Of President Hoover, 25 cent wheat In Kansas. and the boai of tho dog days are immediate burdens, whereas the democratic convention is Il year off. Democrats almost universally believe 'thcy' have a better chance of success next year than at any time since 1916.
 AS the value or the prize in- crcases, so does the intensity of the fight for it should party op- timIsm he as high next spring as il is now, some Of the potential candidates who are now merely looking coy may burst out and openly go after the nomination. The result would be n convention fight recalling in bitterness the 1924 Madison Square convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

American cigarettes are now beI ing sold In more than 100 couni tries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
CABINET CRISIS
 IN PORTUGAL

Lisbon. Portugal, July 15-tUP) A cabinet crisis was feared i'm minent to-day.
 The premier and mem bers of the cabinet proceeded to Cascaes to confer with President Antonio Car mona on the political situation.
 The government recently sup. pressed serious revolt In the Island of Madeira.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Itching Skin Banished d By Antiseptic Zemo

If itching. burning skin makes life unbearable, quickly apply Zemo, the soothing, cooling, invisible family antiseptic. Thousands find that Zemo brings swift relief from Itching, helps to draw out local in- lection and restore the skin to normal. For 20 years Zemo has been clearing up skin. relieving pmples, rash and other skin ir- ritations. Never be without it. Sold COG and $1.00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
THREE KILLED

THREE KILLED
 Grenoble, France, July 15- UP)-A Cannes to Paris plane crashed near here to-day. Three of the occupants were killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Mother of the
 Radio Idol Dead

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Holds Balance
 of All Power

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Evening star., 1931-12-20

you can see the humorous side of life and not
take things too seriously, then life holds much
more pleasure for you.'
eff it were possible" declared Joseph H.
Collins, noted neurologist, 81 should ask for
some potion which would eradicate war, pow
erty, pestilence and cancer. Then we could
enjoy peace and happiness"
August Heckscher, philanthropist announced
that he would ask for a similar gift. "If
could see accomplished during my lifetime that
years-the obliteration utterly, in this country,
necessary suffering and preventable diseases
my present most ardent wish would be full
filled. Still more would that be the case if.
as Christmas gift, Divine Providence might
tender such a boon in this year of sadness"
"This reminds me Of some fairy story" OBJ
served Ruth Bryan Owen. Floridas famous
Congresswoman, where a number of fairy god
mothers Of varying degrees Of perspicacity were
gathered around the cradle of an infant Prin-
cess, each endeavoring to bestow hfe's most
precious gift. recall that they managed
rather badly, with all their magic powers
Instead of the choice of loveliness, intel1i-
gence and grace of body and heart, think
the most precious gift one could ask Of life is
something which is seldom gift at all, but is
usually earned through much experience with
living-a courageous and generous philosophy
of life. Given the ability to face living bravely
to see the adventure even in its grimmeSt
moments, as something shared with great
company of comrades, is to live fully and with
out despair" ~ i'*"''' go t' .'s'" zi
zone gift wouldn't do me any good" sorrow
Evening star., 1931-12-20

fully admitted Will Cuppy, humorist and
author Of How to Tell Your Friends Prom
the Apes" I'D have to be younger and richer
and handsomer and thinner and more sensible.
I don't want a whole lot of money. Just
enough so that wouldn't have to work I
have, you see, mad passion for gifts Of all
kinds.
But If there were one great gift going around
free, I'd vote for giving it to other people the
gift Of comparative silence. I'm anti-noise. I
could get along If only people would refrain
from making million kinds of hideous sounds
while I'm trying to sleep until noon. It must
be one gift? Well, let it be Sound-proof bed
room"
1.-THE only gift" ventured Ramon Novarro.
! movie star, which brings happiness IS
peace of mind. In this day when civilization
has become so complex and the struggle for
livelihood has become intensified, peace of mind
Is gift each one of us can use.''
Il would ask for a non on-political steady job
for every one" came from George Barrere OF
the Barrere Little Symphony. THAT would
please me more than any personal gift. And"
he smiled, "it would minimize the amount OF
'refusals with regrets that I must constantly
make"
"1hat is my choice, too" said Mrs Franklin
d. Roosevelt, wife of the Governor Of New
York State. There are many things that
desire from life. But right now what would
ask for before anything else would be work
Tor everybody. There is no greater tragedy
than to be out OF Job It breeds Q great
many ills which naturally react on each one
of us" rlFs.'r ~ 't'7.''
Evening star., 1931-12-20

SCIccu WlttlOut A. ~ 10 AuikSOooADic w
enjoy or to have the other bounties which the
world offers It really Is the most important
thing in nfe."
uCACH man." stated Paul Whiteman, orches-
Z ira leader wants the superlative in tho
trade or the profession that has brought him
the most enjoyment. !, who have . great love
for music. would ask for the ultimate In me-
dium for music -making-that IS, Stradivarius
violin"
~ would use that momentous occasion"
Floyd Dell, the novelist put In, ito abolish
war. Can you imagine what . better spirit
would reign on earth II nations would cease
their pickering and work together"
Mrs. Jesse Lasky, Dalnser, poetess and wife
Of the movie magnat& showed the interviewer
q poem she had written On that very question.
II had often wondered" she remarked, that
II life could bestow on me a precious gift, what
would desire? It would not, as have writ
ten, be beauty or wealth or youth or new Ife
It would not be wisdom or love or friendship.
It would be Conquest of Life Possessing that
gift, one could never fail"
Lillian D. Wald, well known director Of the
Henry Street Settlement, who has devoted her
life to social work, had this to say:
"The depression which has involved all ma
ttons today emphasizes more than ever the
tnterdependence Of people the world over. The
World War was doubtlessly the primary cause
OF this economic situation. If, therefore, had
the opportunity to wish for one gift this Christ
mas, would ask that the Disarmament Con-
ference which will meet in Geneva in February,
bring about more secure future for all ma
tions through disarmament. If they could &C
complish that, it would be the greatest gift we
could have"
Sophie Braslau, light opera star was quite
staggered at the possibility of rubbing "Alad-
din's Lamp" and getting one wish of hers magi-
cally fulfilled.
"The question is as big as inf1nity," she
laughed. However, the quintessence Of what
should consider one of natures bounties II
Beauty of Spirit This would mean a high
form OF intelligence and culture, the finest
understanding Of life and courageous and
noble contact with fellow men"
NR LILLIAN M. GHBRETH, famous indus
- trial engineer and mother of IL children.
had . particular gift she would like.- "I weuId
choose serenity. By that mean the ability
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Evening star., 1931-12-20

scarlet ana green, OF stockings
over flrepaces, and old Kriss Kringe's smiling
ruddy countenance greeting us everywhere
Days of memories and bright hopes. OF course
our thoughts turn to gifts. Those that we
would like for our family and friends, and
those that Kriss Kringle might bring us. Sup
pose, though, this beloved old fellow, instead Of
filling our stockings with all sorts of things
could allow us this to shop around at
Iifes counters and choose one gift from its
bounty; one that believe, would make us
happier the rest of our lives. What would we
take? We find host of men and women in
every walk of life eager to tell us.
e'THE gift would choose is wisdom" smiled
! Will H. Hays, the movie czar with it
Pvery gift that life brings is enhanced, every
sorrow is mitigated every possibility for service
enlarged, every path made wider and every
oal more clear. Without it, other gifts may
e niSused our purpose obscured and our goal
made uncertain
The genial. warm-hearted humorist, Irwin 8.
cobb. puffed thoughtfully at his cigar as he
answered: II should ask something which life
never yet bestowed on any human beng-per-
feet contentment without mental or physical
stagnatton. Some of the plants may have it
and possibly some of the lower animals As to
that, / couldn't say. I could only guess. But
none Of the species of mankind, am sure ever
had it, although some of the primitive races
come nearer to reaching state Of partial con-
tentment than do who f1atter ourselves that
we move upon higher plane of civilization.
The savage usually lives to satisfy his needs;
the white man nearly always to increase his
desires. Sometimes I wish I'd been born in
q wigwam and reared in breechclout
'If that's a proper Christmas sentiment,
shake well before taking!"
Norma Shearer film beauty, who was busy
shopping for gifts in New York, was caught at
the door of her hotel She didn't hesitate
moment when she heard the question.
Il have been very fortunate in being able to
have a career without having 1t interfere in
any way with my career wife and mother.
What I would ask from life's bounty is the
ability to continue with this dual role"
Life has been so very kind to me-" conaded
Claiming Pollock the playwright, that I feel
I should not choose a gift for myself. But
there is really one thing I should like to have.
For a quarter of century my wife and have
been together. Nearly all the gifts that value
my home, my family and my independence,
my love of my work and my interest in books
and pictures and music-have their present
value simply because of the companion who
shares them with me. What I would ask Is
that continue to share our life together"
There was twinkle in the eyes Of Charles
Dana Gibson, the ARTIST, when he was ap-
preached. That's very tall order. When
you have six grandchildren one gift would
never, never do. I should want to give each
something that would make his life glorious
adventure"
my choice" said Albert Spalding, world
famous Holinist 'is for sense of humor.
When you have that nothing in this world can
worry you"
eyes, that's what I would choose" nodded
Clark Gable, the new screen Valentino. '1f
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-12-03
HOOVER TO SPEAK
ON BICENTENNIAL
February 90 Address Before Joint
Sessions of Congress
Announced.

President Hoover will address the
joint session of Congress when that
body convenes February 20, to honor
the 2Ooth anniversary of the birthday
OF George Washington. Later in the
day he will go to Alexandria to witness
the big civic and military parade to be
held in that historic Virginia city in
connection with the Bicentennial pro-
gram.
The President authorized Senator
Swanson, Democrat, OF Virginia, to
make the announcement, following the
latter's visit to the White House today,
when ne saw Mr.. Hoover In connection
with the program on Washington's
The President will address the Joint
session Of the Senate and House on the
morning OF the 22nd, Senator swanson
said, and after luncheon he will 20 to
Alexandria. Prominent Government Of
hcials as well as Former Gov. Byrd and
other Virginia dignitaries will attend
the ceremonies in that city.
After the parade, Senator Swanson
said, the President will join the pilgrim
age to Mount Vernon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-12-03
SMELL SEES HOOVER,
BUT REMAINS SILENT
New G. 0. P. House Leader Saws
He Cannot Discuss Legis-
lative Program.

After visit at the White House to-
day Representative Bertrand H. Smell
of New York, new Republican leader OF
the House, said that it Is impossible for
him at this time to discuss the legisla-
tive program Of his party for the COM
ing session.
He again emphasized, however, that
1t will be necessary at this session to
consider and bring to vote a number
Of controversial questions that have
heretofore been held back and denied an
opportunity for action in the House.
These include such measures as repeal
or modification of the prohibition laws.
disposal of Muscle Shoals and veterans
legislation.
Representative Smell declared en-
phatically that the rules of procedure
in the House are to be liberalized and
that back Of the liberalization of the
rules is the desire, intent and purpose
OF large number of members to force
a vote on these controversial matters
which have previously not been per-
m1tted to come I'd vote.
In reply to question, Mr.. Smell said
that he was in sympathy with this ef-
tort to force vote because his posi-
ton requires that he shall act with the
majority sentiment OF his own party.