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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

New York - Morris Gest, who made his debut in the American show business as a side-show wild man, is back on Broadway again, with his antiquated, fioppy velour hat, his famous blue shirt, his flowing Windsor tie, his sad eyes and his solemn handshake.
 A year or so ago they were giv- ing him the financial "c0unt". He was supposed to have lost every thing but his blue shirt. The story went that just the other week he finished up paying salaries on the spectacular Miracle"
 But now 1t would seem that he might become logical heir to that place among extraordinary per- sonalities' left vacant by the death of his father-in-iaw, David BelAsco. Belasco was declared to be as good a snowman offstage as on. And Gest may not lag far behind. ~
 Already there are tales and tales
 They tell of that night at the opening of "The Miracle, when after months of work and re- hearsaL, the theater darkened like some vast cathedral. Suddenly a figure slumped in the aisle. Ushers hurried the limp form to an office. It was the producer, Morris Gest. He had collapsed from overwork.
 There is the tale of Gest's re- cent visit to Italy when he had an audience with Mussolini. A pho- tographer urged them to pose to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
AND 1.-THE MAD
 PARADE" AT NEW GARDEN

Columbia Pictures has reunited it's highly successful trio-Jack Holt, Ralph Graves and Director Frank Capra--in another action picture of outstanding merit. The latest effort of this sterling com bination is "Dirigible," the air spectacle which is being featured at the New Garden 'theater today and tomorrow,
 ''Dirigible" Is a melodramatic TO- nance which combines the swift. timely action and authenticity of a news reel with the stirring drama of imaginative fiction. Lovely Fay Wray is the leading woman, d. round whom the romantic interest centers. Others. of note among the players are Hobart Bosworth, Ros- COG Karns and Clarence Muse.
 "Dirigible" is picture worth seeing. It takes it's place right fully with submarine" and Flight" the other two brilliant successes of the Holt -Graves-Capra team.
 The companion feature is Para mounts "The Mad Parade"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
JAMES CAGNEY AND JOAN
 BLONDELL IN NEW HIT,
 "BLONDE CRAZY" AT STATE

4 James Cagney, red-headed star of The Public Enemy" which re- gently played at Warner Brothers State, appears at this popular the ater to-day and tomorrow in an- other smash hit Blonde Crazy" It really is a hit if the enthusiastic reception it was accorded Saturday and yesterday is to be considered any criterion. -...,
 Cagney, 'who so cleveriy ev- idencea his genius for comedy in the bit in "The Millionaire" when he played a high-powered insur- ance salesman-gets a chance to display. it royalty as the snappy bellhop in Blonde Crazy" Many of the exciting, scenes are laid in the peacock alley of a big hotel, which is a .meeting-place for shady ladies and gents of all descriptions who are in the business of making easy money. Bert the bellhop de- cides to beat them at their own game-and proceeds to do it-with such whirlwinds zest that he en- lists as a partner in his wise- cracking iniquity, the linen girl. Ann-played as only Joan could
 "Bionds Crazy" is by no means all comedy---it has much of the melodramatic-whi Cagney ham dles in his own unique way. An Interesting fact lies in the author ship of the piece. Though so diff. ferent from "The Public Enemy" and s'smart Money"-"Bionde Crazy' is the work of those same geniuses of taIkiedom, Kubec Glasmon and John Bright.
 The cast includes Louis Caihern. Noel Francis, Guy Kibbee, Ray mond Midland, Polly Walters. Charles .Levinson, William Burress. Peter Erkeienz, Maude Eburne' Walter Percival and Nat Pendle- ton. The clever direction is by
 James Cagnsy presents hts sev- enth. talking picture role " "Biondc Crasy." Each portrayal showing q new facet of his talens and he is but twsnty-seven yeaFs His first part was the roushAeeA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16


 regions. .... -..
 When we find that Manchuria Is rich in stores of iron ore and also has immense coal deposits, we see reasons why Japan might set her eyes in that direction.
 Manchuria is larger than either Germany or France, and has an area twice as great as all the ts- lands of Japan. It is the land of yell low folk. More than 90 per cent of the people are "pure Chinese" The rest are chiefly Manshus. The Manshus gave their name to the country. They are of a mixed Mongol and Tartar race. Almost 300 years ago Manchu soldiers marched to the south and con- quered China. Their ruler became the emperor of China, and his descendants ruled China until 1912 when the Chinese republic was de- clared. ..
 Manchu did not bind the feet of their little girl babies. as did the Chinese, but they brought about another strange custom in China
 the wearing of pigtails. The Chinese were forced to dress their hair in pigtail fashion in order to show that they were loyal to the Manchu emperor. Manchu soldiers were placed in many parts of China 'to keep order" Tn the course of time. many Manchus married into Chinese families. At the present time there are hardly 1,00O,000 persons of pure Manchu stock. and most of these live in northern Manchuria. Manchuria is warn in summer, but the winters are bitterly cold. Chill winds sweep down from the north, and the rivers are frozen the ice remaining until April.
 The Fushan coal mines of Man churia have produced coal at the rate of 10000 tons per day. It Is estimated that they contain one bill lion tons of coal. The other coal mines in Manchuria have a coal re- serve of about three million tons. (This story may fe placed in the "Geography" or "Travel" section of your scrapbOOk.)
 TomorrOw-More About Manchuria UNCLE RAY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
FROLIC FEATURES
 PALACE PROGRAM
All-Waterbury R c vue Seen in Addition to
 Great Film Show

Before capacity audiences which damned their way into the Fox Poli Palace theater yesterday, the Waterbury Democrat Frolic, which has been directed by Victor Hyde, opened its four day engagement in this city.
 Never before in the history of the city has there been an anna teur revue as complete, as lavish as spectacular and as entertaining as the Democrats "Frolic."
 The revue, with its dazzling, col orful costumes especially imported from New York for this event, with its spangled scenery and drops which have also come from smart New York theatrical studios; its smashing song and dance special ties; its songs: and it's extravagant production ensemble units, may be seen at the Fox-Poli Palace theater in addition to marvellous screen attraction, "The Sporting Chance" a sparkling comedy drama of the race tracks with William Collier Jr.. James Hall and Claudia Dell.
 Many sensational specialties grace the "Frolic"- program. The Happy Trio, welleknown radio har- mony team,l who have. gained recognition by virtue of their fre- quent broadcasts of radio stations WICC and WTIC, play a prominent part in the show.;' .lss
 Those that. comprise the team are: The Misses Olive, Muriel and Estelle Happy, and their brother and manager, Joseph Happy. They sing several numbers in close har- mony and are sensational hits.
 Another outstanding speciality Is the playing of the Berkshire Revel- CTS, a hill-billy band composed of five Waterville boys, managed by their father, George A. Knox.
 Smashing dance specialties are offered by Miss Lillian Mccoy the D v)ular Waterbury dancing teach CT, and several of her pupils, in- cluding Alice Bergamo, Helen Larkin, Dorothy Sternberg and Vir- ginia Corcoran. Miss Dorothy Smith performs an intricate tap on toe
 As for singers, William Carbon, the well-known Waterbury tenor sings with Miss Irene. Wolfe in Green Eyes" the elaborate Span ish number Miss Gwendolyn Borne of Naugatuck offers a solo as does Lou Kerwin.
 George Tammany and Herman Schuster a popular singing team in Waterbury, present a speciality in harmony, Domenic Mecca offers a piano-accordion solo, James Paladino performs an eccentric dance, Mickey Malanga plays the guitar, and many other specifics of worth are offered.
 It's a great show!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
CANCER EXPERTS
 STUDY TIBETANS

New York, (UP)-Members of the Himalayan Research Institute of the Roerich museum at Urus- vati have begun the study of an- cient Tibetan medical treaties in an attempt to solve thevirtual im- munity from cancer of inhabitants of the Kulu valley, in the western Himalayas.
 Translation of he scripts is un- der the direction of Dr George Roerich, Orientalist and Tibetan scholar. in cooperation with lead ing Tibetan authorities. A report of the task transmitted to the mu- scum headquarters here said the scientists were concentrating on absolutely unexplored fields of native phharmacopoeia" and would "pursue research and experiment tation into new and local cures"
 "The importance of immediately search. may beevldenced by the inaugurating In the most intensive manner possiblye. the cancer re- fact that the T ibetan Pharmacol- ogq Is known to have in its pos- session remedies against cancer and tuberculosis, which are be. lieved to behighly successful" the report said. "The virtual immun. itS of the Kulu valley and sur- rounding country bears witness of its efficacy"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE
"A penny for your thoughts.
 She tossed the lad a sheer. My thoughts to you so may be cheap, But to me they're very dear"
Good evening.

Believe it. The Tower this evening places its seal of approval Democrat Froc which frolked off record Palace heater last night Zealousy guarded it's approval of things theatrical this column pleased beyond cabre entertainment provided by the Democrat greatest production witnessed in the city of Waterbury. fast moving Froli blessed with precision of direction skill in decoration and denouements offers Waburans unique opportunity what local talent do when backed with stage and newspaper prestige You'll enjoy Froie the beauty of its personnel the finished hand the director the elaborate which is presented and he enjoyment provided by the versatile participants Advance guards in whose judgment have confidence assured after the premiere last night that the show clicks and clicks in big way There cascade of lovenes endo of talent and
 denouement that sends you away talking intend enjoy Manager X. J. Vannis hospitality and catch the show this evening. Tomorrow I'll tell you about it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
WHAT THE PRESS AGENTS SAY

carnival helper in Sinners Holi- day" in which he caused the mov- iewise to prophecy a great future for him. He was the kindly rail- roader in "Other Mems Women;" pal of the gangster in "The Door, way to He'll" the poppy agent above in support oi George Arliss in "hTe Millionaire" ruthless gangster in "The Public Enemy; right hand man to the gaming fool in support of Edward c. Robinson in Smart Money and now he is the grand and glori- ous bellhop who cheats the cheat CTS and pays the price.
 Whatever part Cagney plays is exciting = entertaining - dyna- mic. Don't miss him in Blonde Crazy" his best to date.
 The surrounding program is nu- usually brilliant and adds to the brilliancy of this deluxe bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Around the with eoumnst. Dan Harrington was talking to Dan Parker and Lou Sobol tother day. Sam Kramer new "wizardy onro hat the talk of the Grand street auto mart wheeling floating power and thumb contacts Thanks Charley Velte for invitation to ad- dress his club. hope have the opportunity later the season. Missed Father Butler the day he here attend the funeral services for Father McGurk Hope take down New London day and call on him. Eddie Cur ley well pleased with the reception and gwen Father Butler at St Francis Eddie of the workers who aided putting understand Naugatuck soldier organ zation quite few dollars the collapse of the Naugatuek bank. Cameraman Gynn has of the fullest smiles in local Fourth circles And he's newspaper birdie man. who loves racket This explains his Walt Seanlon a pace among Exchange place busnes
 Traffic Officer Bill Mccarthy broke traffic tansle Friday
 left his the trolley tracks and north bound electric started the jam. Bill hopped in the stepped the gas and cleared the flow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Popovers. When Bob Kamaek in Sep
 mber on his annual weekng he the Akron. It was getting ballast that tme According Bob it's quite Uncle Sam should feel mighty proud of the moth blimpity blimp. The Misses Anna and Margaret Mack visited Canaan the weekend making the by The Seovi bowling alleys have opened this sea probably due the repression sumpn' like that
 Tommy Flanagan, the PEP the C. L. 6 P. company predicts busy winter of eereationa activities Tommys rec eaton in himself. Art Goepe taking great interest in the Red Cross roll call You'll always find Art the side of ress Pete Shea tells Waterbury had the Armis- te day the big parade stopped marching We'll do better next year, hear Miss Smith and Helen Hurley got quite kick as judges for the Burns tddy wnks party
 short ago. When the band played Horses" Helen smiled her noted Chamber of Commerce boop a-doop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Wo6ng the Jimmy Barrett, janto police head quarters and author quotation Life Filled of Monotony duty again. Jimmy eked by auto and several weeks the hospital Unemployment committees out two men daiy trying to fill the vacancy Charley Rusoo George D. Sullivan Hugo w. Lnge have joined the Eks Lange of nations pioneer radio singers we'll electric esmen
 Clark Nichols sick list Milford The Tall Cedars whoop up Temple hall Saturday night Deluxe vaudeville will be presented including the lm Islanders from the National Broadcasing New York Eight native Hawaans are in the east Looks like grand evening for the T. C. L..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
ROBINSON TRIUMPHS IN
 NEWSPAPER ROLE BY IN.
 TENSIVE WORK AT LYRIC

It was chastened audience which left the Lyric theater last night after seeing Five Star Final" the Louis Weitzenkorn melodrama, which so stirred the emotions of blase Broadway last year when it was presented at the Cort theater. The screen version has even added to the passionate sweep and power of the play. It IS all there-drama-comedy-.trag- edy-satire-hypocrisy-love - all that is life.
 Co-feature e-''Dirigible" featur- ing Jack Holt. "The Bad Girl'' will show next Sunday at this theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

offer novelty revuette thatlis one of the finest on the circuit. This act recently completed two weeks hold-over engagement in Chicago and following this appearance be- gins a long booking on the R. K. O. west coast circuit.
 The screen feature is Reckless Living, a marvellous adaptation of the sensational Broadway success "The Up and Up" which played & long run last season. The cast fea- lures Mae Clark, clever heroine of Waterloo Bridge" Norman Foster and Ricardo Cortez,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
sIEEpI.Ess FISH

Fish cannot close their eyes and therefore they are unable to sleep in the ordinary sense os that term as applied to mammals. They have periods of less activity during the day and during that time they rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
SHARE IN FOREST RECEIPTS

Federal funds amounting to 1,240.60S will be made available
 to 32 states and territories from
 the receipts of sales from national
 forests during the fiscal year end- ing June 30, 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Movie gossip. The toll of life in Hollywood is heavy Out outstanding players the last few seventeen cured in the twenes and thres They fast Holly Here's few of the who have let Mable Nor Barbara La Mar Lucille Rcksn Olive Thomas Alma Reubens Jeanne Eag Gladys Bockwe Rudolph Valentino Robert Harron Wallace Reid Harold Lockwood Fred Thomson Larry Semon Arnold Kent McNamara Sid Smith Enar Hansen Earle Williams George Seigmann. George Began Dustin Farnum William Russell Wohm. Milton Sls Lon Clancy Frank Keenan, Theodore Robert Edeson Marc McDemott and Edward Connolly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
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Editor Tall Tower Topics: thank you just the dance has been staged We had good crowd and everything fne The silver cup donated by Rays by Mr Mrs Joseph Mong of 8 South Leonard The enjoyed the novelties Yours sneereyAndew De Pietro (Okay Andy, we'll catch it the tme-Tbe Ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Saueaks from the town pump. To T. C. B." No You might your donation the Salvation Army. I'm they'll appreciate it. thought for tonight If business is it at pace sell snas Make your business fit the times
 Bill Sehaefer has ordered special tailored topeoat from Bsin It's called 'The Moratorium" and gives Bill year in which to meet the sad Jack Panger spot paperman mile off. Nothing like knowing Jack It looked like Broadway first night the Jacques Friday after when Unele Toms Cabin opened its engagement here Cad La Sales and Rolls Royce drew the theater discharge their eargoes Miss Matilda Schmidt visitor in Hartford Joe Volkas coming along nicely see fractured his hip fall from the family homestead several weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
Uncle Rays
 Corner
THE LAND OF THE MANCHUs

During recent weeks we have heard much of Manchuria, a land in eastern Asia which Is part of Greater China" It has seemed that Japan desires to obtain power over that portion of China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
EARLIEST CIOCKs

The water clocks. or Ciepsydra,
 used by the Egyptians cAnese. devices constructed by mankind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

For finishing on plaster walls and ceilings (smooth or rough); burlap walls or panels, wood or metal surfaces. fibre, or compo- sition board, over old wall paper and on brick or concrete walls. It is more economical than wall paper as it will outlast many re- paperings. It is more economi- cal than calcimine or water paint, as it retains its beauty for years and will not chip or pow der off and can be washed and cleaned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Many disabled British officers and men. and widows ad parents of men killed in the World war have given ID their pensions Co help their country's finances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

Uncle Ray will be glad to send you free of charge his leaflct. entitled "Rcc0rds of Aviation" Address Uncle Ray, In care of this paper, and be sure to en- close a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16
PAT-CO Flat Wall
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For interior fiat finishing where a beautiful-durable washable - flat-velvety easy to apply finish is de- sired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-16

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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

passengers the actual fare under
prevailing rates but payment OF the
amount would not be obligatory.
If such a system is operated in
indianapolis, taxi war is expected
to develop, according to officials of
other companies.
Drivers of the new cabs would be
paid weekly wages the first sixty
days and, if the plan is successful,
later would be paid on a percentage
basis, it is said.
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street, overturned at Sixty-fourth
street and Spring Mill road. Neither
Howard nor Paul Neffle, II, of 1868
Kenwood avenue, another passen-
ger in the car, was injured.
Drane had lived here all his life.
He was a senior at Shortridge high
school, and was to be graduated in
January. He was a member Of Phi
Beta Sigma fraternity. He is sur
vived by his mother, Mrs. Edna
Drane, and two aunts, Miss May
Sanders and Mrs. Carl Malcolm. His
father died two years ago.
Funeral services will be held at
the North M. E. church, of which
Drane was member, at Saturday.
Burial will be in Crown Hill ceme-
terry.
A hit-and-run driver who crowd
ed another automobile to the side
Of the highway on State Road 81,
near Royalton, Wednesday night,
wrecking it, was sought today by
state authorities. In the wrecked
car were two Atlanta (Ga.) detec-
tives and three prisoners.
The detectives were L. w. Evans
and E. w. CHM. Evans sustained
cut above his right eye. None Of
the prisoners was injured. They
we're brought to city prison and held
over night, and detectives plan to
complete the trip to Atlanta by train
today.
They were returning from Chicago.
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open operations not later than
Jan. l.
Takes which were stored in In
dianapolis following the financial
crash Of the Yellow Cab Company
are expected to be used by the new
company.
Under the proposal, passengers in
the takes will pay the amount they
think the ride was worth to them.
The takes win carry meters to show
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COURTESY CAB
LINE RUMORED
PAY What You Like Plan
May Be Tried Here.

Reports that a new taxi line,
based on a pay what you like"
system, will be operated in Indian
apolis in the next thirty days were
in circulation today.
Although no confirmation Of the
plan for courtesy cabs" could be
obtained from nationally known
motor company which is expected to
support the organization, it was
learned the company is preparing to
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The
Chief
Tire
Changer
Speaking

0N this day of Thanksgiving as
~ we sit at home, let us give
thanks that we have a home. Some
one described Home as a Mans Cas-
tie, a Woman's Heaven, a ChlldS
Garden of Memories. Because there
is a sentiment about home which
cannot be blurred by the sharpest
satire or the most subtle cynicism,
home-making is still the nations
biggest business.
"T%O live content with small
4 means; to be worthy, to study
hard, think quietly, talk gently, act
frankly; to listen to stars and birds,
to babes and sages, with open
heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all
bravely, await occasions, hurry
never; in word to let the spiritual,
unbidden and unconscious grow up
through the common" This was
Channing'S Symphony of life.
1.-TWO centuries ago this year, or
i in 1881, the first permanent
white settlement 'was founded by
the French in the vast forest land
that was to become Indiana. The
site was Vincennes, which had been
previously occupied by an Indian
village. The George Rogers Clark
Memorial now under construction,
one of the most imposing historical
monuments in America, will mark
the pioneer history of Indiana with
fitting grandeur.
q
INDIANA has a public estate of
4 46,423 acres including 5000 acres
of parks, $4,000 acres of forest and
$4,000 acres of game preserves and
wild life sanctuarieS.
u
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N is the value of products manu-
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dianapolis.
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