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The Washington times., 1931-08-08
BY RUDY vALLEE
Chapter XII.

One Of the qualities which makes Fay and me so COM
panionable is her absolute confidence in That is
wfely quality which, believe, is important in any mar
riage It is not only fatterng but inspiring to husband
In my this attitude is particularly important for to
most people do not give the impression of power nor do
] inspire confidence in whatever ability may have.
The only real difference had with my family was
when mother and father refused to let drive the big
car to Boston from our home in Westbrook Me. had
driven great DEAL but they afraid to trust me
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OUR ROMANCE
How Fay Inspired Rudy
to Achieve Greatness

IN this fascinating series Of articles Rudy VGlee one the
Webb motion picture actress he describing the qualities
IN her 0hch cGpDated him. TodGy he So1s HON she inspires
him By hGUng confidence him. This chapter p1 lesson
for everybody and married and unmarried
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they can be backed up by knowl-
edge, study and preparation.
But now I have Fay's trust
and confidence and encourage
ment. Could I wish more?
copyright. 1881, Famous Features
Syndicate. Incl
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one girl, even though you have
Travelled o. good bit. ! hope
that you will look around you
and take q note of all the nice
girls you meet, and try taking
others out once in a while.
Good luck to you!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Essay Contest
 Underway Here Colonial Danes Offer An- nual Awards for
 Excellence

The annual prize essay competi- tion sponsored by the Connecticut Society of the Colonial Danes of America for scholars in the high schools of the state and students in the upper grade of junior high schools is now underway. Mrs Rowley W. Phillips of this city is a member of the prize essay committee.
 Essays on "What Is Washing tons Place in American History ?" are not to be less than 1900 words and not more than 1,500 words with a prize of $20.00 being offered for first place. Second prize of $15.0O is offered; two 3rd prizes of $1O.0O each and three 4th prizes of $500 each are also offered.
 For scholars in the grammar schools of the state and in the lower grades of junior high schools essays are not to be less than 800 words and not more than 1,200. The topic will be "Boyhood and Youth of George Washington and How Did They Contribute to His Greatness?"
 First prize in this division will be $15.00 with two 2nd prizes of 5000 each and three 3rd prizes of $500 each. These topics are as- signed as part of the Nationwide Celebration in 1882 of the Two Hundredth Anniversary Of she Birth of George Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
E. H. GODFREY
 AT THE YMCA
Gave First of Series of Lectures on Health Mat- ters Last Night
ANSWERED QUESTIONS

The first of a series of health forums took place last night In the East Lobby of the Y. M. C. A. with Dr Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer speaking. The next forum will be "Shoes and the Feet" with Dr D. B. Farley speak ing.
 Dr Godfrey. in a most interest ing way, described to his audience some of the conditions and the en- vironment promoting the spread and growth of some of our pre- yalent diseases. He discussed at some length the recent epidemic of paralysis which swept the city explaining insofar as possible the naturesof the disease. Nile also brought out the difficulties en' countered in an epidemic of scar let fever. and typhoid describing to his audience the present day spstcm of inoculation for some of the more serious contagious dis eases.
 Following his talk the metine was thrown open to questions and Dr Godfrey was beseiged with queries regarding immunity from disease, the decrease in the typhoid rate today and number of ques- tions relative to the recent epi- demlc. Dr Godfrey also responded to questions concerning malnutrl' ton among Waterbury children to- day and stated that Waterbury citizens had given generously and whole heartedly to the local milk fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
MendelssOhns in Elm City TO-night Will Sing at County
 Farm Bureau
 Program

The Mendelssohn chorus of 50 male voices from this city. under the leadership of c. Loring Bur. well. will he heard at the annual meeting and Thanksgiving parry of the New Haven Country Farm bureau to be held tonight at 6:3H o'clock at the Olive Branch Temple in the Elm City. Burwen VIII ai- 90 lead group singing of old time favorites.
 Mrs Charles w. Sewell. chair man of the home and community department of the American Farm Bureau Federation and a noted lecturer. will be the principal
 The affair win commence promptly at the aforementioned time with an informal reception and music. At o'clock dinner will be served by the Feliowcraft club of Olive Branch lodge. The Farm Bureau quartet VIII then render several numbers which Will be followed by everyone singing old time favorites.
 At 8 o'clock the following pro- gram will he run or: "The Coop and the 4.H Club Girl" the Thrifty Maids club of Naugatuck: reports of officers; report of nominating committee; election ef ofncera: "The Perfect t?l Jersey Cow" ant ''rhe successful Dairy club "f
 Promptly at s:ao the Mendels. sohn Male Chorus of DO voices VIII
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
CIVIL CASE IN
 COMMON PLEAS
Metro Finance Co and Park City Auto Finance
 Co Defendants
TN S2OO ACTION

Trial of the $200 civil action of the Waterbury Republican-Ameri- can Inc, against the Metro Finance company and the Park City Auto
 Finance company. Inc, was started
 before Judge Edward J. Finn m
 the common pleas court to-day.
 The plaintiff seeks to recover on a
 bill of $l29.76 alleged to be due for
 classified advertising over a period of three months from December. 1929 to February. 1880.
 The plaintiff charges the con.
 tract for the advertising was en- tered into between solicitor named Beardsley and one MT All ing representin' the Metro com
 pany. The plaintiff claims the Metro company and the Park City company are one and the same
 company. The Park City company officers, of whom Paul Harold Of Bridgeport Is the president, dis claim any connection with the , Metro company, an alleged auto financing company.
 George OConnor, credit man ager of the local paper testined when he presented the bill for col- lection to MT filling. the latter re- ferred him to the Park City com pany in Bridgeport. Attorney John F. Whalen appears for the plaintiff and Attorney A. Henry Weisman represents the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

New Haven, Conn, Nov 1O.- (UP)-How the vast plant of the Winchester Repeating Arms com pany sank from position as one the worlds greatest producers of munitions to inability even to earn the costs of receivership-$46O,- 900 this year-was told in U. s. district court here to-day.
 Medley J. Whelpey of Green- wich, president of the American Express and Banking company ana chairman of the Winchester De- benture Holding company, describ- ed the firms decline and pleaded with Judge Carroll c. Hincks to au' thorize sale of the company to the Western Cartridge company of AL ton. III.
 The agreed sale price, he said, was $3,000,00O in cash. $4.800,0OO in preferred Western Cartridge stock and $30O. 900 toward the costs , of receivership.
 Whelpey described the efforts of Winchester officials to rehabilitate the company with new capital. ef- forts which met with complete failure. No one could be found who would invest the millions nec- essary to build up the plant which during the World War was one oi the most fiourishing industries ir the east and the heads of the com pany were forced virtualy to ped dle" the company.
 Only the Remington Arm com rany of Bridgeport and the West
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ACTION TAKEN IN
 $5,OOO SUIT
Frank LORussO Claims He Was Injured on lce-
 Covered Sidewalk
CASE NOW IN COURT

Alleging his collar bone was fractured in three places by a fall on an ice.covered walk in front of the defendants property on Christ mas Eve, two years ago. Frank LoRusso of this city began his $5,000 damage suit in the com mon pleas couSt today against Louis Dorfman and Frank Slomo- witz. The case Is being tried be- fore Judge Ebert Hamlin of Litch- field and a jury.
 The plaintiff alleges in his com plaint that the defendants prop erty at 342-344 Pine street had an over-run cesspooi, the water of which had frozen, rendering the walk dangerous for public travel, When he walked on the ice he charges a light snow had covered the ices so that 1t was concealed. When he fell, he alleges. he frac- tured his collar bone in three places, dislocated his shoulder and sustained a head injury.
 Attorney William K. Lawlor ap- pears for the plaintiff. Attorney Nathanial R. Bronson appears for the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

So that hundreds of school children may take advantage of the opportunity to attend special matinee performance of that his- torical drama and moral play, Uncle Toms Cabin," arrangements have been made to have classes in the public schools dismissed early Friday afternoon. The beneftt show will start at 3 o'clock In Jacques theater. Little Eva, Uncle Tom, Eliza, Simon Legree. Marks the Lawyer, the bloodhounds, the slave market, the realistic scene or a pursued Eliza esca ping on the ice and all the characters and ac. cessories that have made this play nations favorite for years will be seen in this special presenta- tion.
 On Friday and Saturday after moons and evenings of the present week four shows will be staged. The proceeds are for the benefit of St Mary's hospital. An ex- perienced cast selected by the New York Playhouse and endorsed by D. H. Sothern will present the play adapted from Harriet Beecher Stowe's immortal book, which played an influential part in the Civil war.
 The cast will be the same as l selected. for two-evening per l, formance in Hartford next week at the Bushnell Memorial hall. Trinity college is sponsoring the event. From coast to coast as part of the observance of the SOth anniversary of the publication of the book Uncle Toms Cabin" is being revived. And believe 1t or not the. kiddies are being almost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
About Every Stock Turned Downward In
 The Market To-day

5-S; American Can S4 5-S off 5-S; Case 53 5-S off 1 3-S; West inEhouse Electric 49 off 1 3-4 and Auburn Auto 133 1-2 off 4.
 Rails, Coppers and Utilities reacted with the General list. At chiyon broke to IF IA off 1 l-2 nr,- Union Pacific to III off at 143 1-... Losses of point or more were made in the Copper group by American Smelting. Cerro De Pas co, Anaconda and International Nickel.
 Around the end of the fourth hour volume shrank further and prices exhibited a steadier tone.
 METAL EXCHANGE
 New York. Nov lO.-tUP) -Hecti trad ng took place in silver futures at the opening of dealings on the national meal exchange as tho. far eastern war clouds continued 10 overhang the market.
 Prices were somewhat irregular following the excited 3-ccnt ad- vance yesterday. the largest singi, day huctuation allowed by the ex- change.
 Two deliveries. August and Sep tember touched new highs al 40.5O-60 and 40-75-9O cents an 0unc. respectively, gains of O.25 and o.3t cent.
 March gained 020 cent to 3S.7; and May o.O5 cent to 39.SO- 4O.OO 0.25: January 37-S0-sS.50. off O.7H and April 39.00 bid. on 0.70. Initial turnover totaled 4l lols or 1,025,000 ounces. compared witf yesterdays Ave hour turnover o'
 These are excited times in tn, suddenly prominent little room Q, l William street which Is the nd t,onal metal exchange. Possib'l T. tiles of a war between China ant Japan has sent silver trading sky | man the telephones around tn. walls of the room have been forced to send for telephone clerks whil, they scramble and jOstle to mount the circular platform In the cente, of the. room where all tradineets ac' ThHey deal in e5,ooo ounce unit. l for each unit of which q margin 0i $500 Is required. The options. they barter and sell may be for deliv' cry six months hence and are like ly to be sold a dozen umes at dif' fereul prices before actual deiiv' cry.
 The trading platform sta nds on. foot off the floor. On the inside oi 1t is a circular rail. ten feet, IT diameter. ,'hich keeps the excited brokers apart and makes more rooh for trading. The metal exchange was the quietest market In New York until the eastern war clouds of the last few days logged thu brokers out of the lethargy into which they had fallen.
 Tn the orient. silver Is king. Il is the soldiers pay, the merchant unit of trade. Now. here In ths New York Metal Exchange. silver t' l also king.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Schools Receive
 History Of Armistice
Pamphlet Tells Story of Americas Participation if
 World War and Surrender of Germany

ties; the deafening noise of the millions of shells exploding: the cries of the dying and wounded and the lust to kill, suddenly came to an end on that November morning 13 years ago. There was great re- joicing throughout the world be- cause peace was again on earth. That is why we should celebrate the 11th of November in a fitting and appropriate manner. to ,com- memorate the cessation of the most terrible war this world has ever seen.
 Armistice day. 13 years ago. was great day and will go down the years to come as marking the day when rejoicing and happiness gave to the world another period of peace. Suffering distress and pain gave. way to gladness and gaiety. Peace instead of war once more I reigned on earth. THAT IS WHY WE CELEBRATE NOVEMBER 1 1th hAS-ARMISTICE DAY.
 Signed:- ARMISTICE DAY GENERAL of Waterbury. Connecticut. COMMITTEE,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

Over 1,50O persons are now working for the unemployment re- lief committee, a report issued to- day by Chairman William M. Har- his disclosed. There are. in all, 1856 working under the relief sys- tenn, an increase of approximately 100 over the total of a week ago. At the present time, Chairman Harris said in issuing the report, there are 228 more persons waiting to go to work but the committees hands are tied, at least for the present, due to the lack of suffi- cient funds to care for this large group of applicants.
 Sixty men are now working for the street department on East Mountain while S5 are engaged on road work on Highland avenue ex- tension. Eighty-nine men are working on Waterville street. mak- ing a total of 244 relief committee employees working for the street department. The school department is receiv- ing the services of 75 men at Hope vile school and 125 men in all aid l ing that branch of the city govern Tnent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
,Y ELMER (. W.Al4ZER nitcd Press Fil,uncinl IcditOr)

New York, Nov lO-UP)-- ocks, bonds, grains, cotton and .lver turned downward to-day In hat was generally considered a ormal technical reaction after 'eIr recent sharp advance.
 Prices on the stock exchange as fourth hour drew to a close re off 1 to points. Wheat was 7-S to 3 1-4 cents bushcl, corn 9 3-S to , cents; oa',' off l 1-2 7-S cents and rye off 1-4 4 7-S cents. Silver futures re- cd with al' positions save June 'ch rose 15 cents The others re off O.60 10 2.15 cents an rec. German bonds broke wide n and the general bond market cted. Cotton was down 12 to 'oints.
 1t 1880, the Dow-Jones indus- average was at 112.77 off O.O2 its; railroad average 4.74 of ;and utility 3.05 off f.34. Sales 1880 totaled 1900 coo shares Inst 1.200 900 shares in the responding period yesterday.
 inited States Steel dropped to 5-S. off 1-2 points net, after ouncement of a decrease of e than 25,O00 tons in the nthly thrilled order report. To d 2 D. m. 1t rallied to above 72 ;enera Motors was down to 3s 1 1-2: Du Pont 66 Is off;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Gas Victim
 May Recover William Bentley ST Shows Some Improvement
 To-day

There was an encouraging inn provement noted to-day In the con ditlon of William Bentley. ST: wh"' with his Swear old son. William .Jr. was found unconscious from gas fumes yesterday noon in the!' home. Market street. MT bent- lev regained consciousness to-day at St Marys hospital and it Is ex- pected that he will recover. The boy was declared out of danger yesterday afternoon. A neighbors accidental discovery of their pre- ditamcnt undoubtedly saved both from death.
 In attempting to render assist ance to the couple yesterday noon Mrs Horace MacBurney. 70 mother of four children. collapsed and died of a heart attack. She became unnerved by the sight she witnessed. N~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Stop Sale of
 Unwrapped Bread
Deputy Food Commission CT Here Friday to Con-
 fer With Bakers

The state health department is taking steps to stop the distribu- tion in Waterbury of unwrapped bread, but previous to making any arrests for violation of this new state law, R. E. Hyde, deputy food and dairy commissioner. will be in Waterbury at the health office Friday afternoon for a little ses- sion with a number of local bak- CTS He will instruct them in the workings of the new law.
 Learning that there are a num- Der of bakeries in Waterbury which distribute unwrapped bread, the state health office is taking steps towards stopping this. The law was passed at the last session
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
College Football Is
 Called Racket" By University Paper

New York. November 10 --(UP) .- Football at Columbia Universi- " and other large educational in- titutions is, according to an edi orial today In the Columbia Spec Ltor. undergraduate newspaper ,othing more than a semi-profe:s,, onal racket" and players should ., placed on a salary with scho- stic requirements waived.
 "Heywood Broun suggested re- ,ntly," the editorial declared. "to t the alumni pay q good living age to every football man. openly Id not mechanically. Let hon. t professionalism replace iutive 'pocrisy."
 Many radical changes must De
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introduced, the editorial asserted, if college authorities want student footballi
 Professional coaches should be instructors rather than dictators. At Boston University this seasion an order said student captains should direct the strategy from the field during the game, without coaches on the sidelines to make decisions. The elaborate staffs of experts now directing football should be cut drastically ',nd they should be recompensed from a basis comparable to that of other faculty positions" the editorial said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Hayes And Kelly
 In Conference;
 Big Cuts Needed
Chief Executive Expected to Call on Finance Board Tomorrow or Thursday Studied Efforts Neces- sary to Meet Proposed Program for Coming Year

tion and interest items on the bond issues, the figures as now before the mayor will have to be cut consid- erably.
 Following this mornings confer ence 1t was stated that Mir Kelly and the mayor will have to dc much more studying of the propos- ed 1882 financial program before the budget will be in any kind of shape to go before the finance commissioners.
 of course where severe cuts are found necessary, 1t is expected the mayor will leave this job up to the discretion of the board of finance No increased departmental bud gets are being allowed for 1882 except, of course: in the cese oi the city treasurer's appropriations Mandatory increases in redemption and interest on bonds necessitate jump in the, ,treasurer's figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
1 1,536 Working
 For Mutual Aid
100 More Than Week Ago-435 Busy in Parks of
 City

The park department is using 435 men who are distributed as follows: Chase park, q; Fulton park, 54; golf course, 2S5; Hamil- ton park, 4: Lakewood park, 65: and Washington park, 22. The re- mainder of the persons employed by the relief committee. numbering 599, are distributed as follows: Calvary cemetery. 63; central of- flee, AZ; clothing room, 97; cobbler shop, 5; Girl Scouts camp, 10; health department, 63: isolation hospital, 6; Lincoln house, 74; Mill Plain, 56; Middlebury, 21; Pine Grove cemetery. 36; Riverside cemetery, 49; St Johns. 23; St Mary's hospital, ?; church of SS Peter and Paul, 23; Waterbury hos pital, "A; Y. M. c. A.. 5; relief list 5S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
LABOR LEADER
 WAS SHOT DEAD
Boss of Teamsters Union Was Killed Last Night on Own Doorstep

Chicago. Nov 1o-(UP)- The gang staying of Timothy J. Lynch, powerful labor union boss, today was believed by police to invite another outbreak of violence.
 Lynch was killed on his own doorstep last night by shotgun fire from the curtained automobile that has become a symbol of ganster vengeance in Chicago.
 The pnion leader was boss of the Teamsters union in. the vest ern suburbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
Special Matinee
 "Uncle Toms Cabin .
Schools Close Early Friday Afternoon to Permit the
 Children to Attend

pushed aside by adults eager to see again or even for the first time the play that was considered old in their childhood days.
 Mayor Frank Hayes heads the committee which Is laboring to make the play a big financial sue cess here. As for the quality of the presentation the reputation Of the cast guarantees 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

entertain. At g o'clock The "In- dlans of New Haven county. re- turning from the hunt. will boast of their progress" Mrs Charles W. sewell will then deliver an ad- dress.
 At 10 o'clock the grand march will be led by Mir and Mrs H. \. Coe, and following this dances old -fashioned and. modern. VII be enjoyed, with the Mad River Grange orchestra playing anu IL Edward Coer prompting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

..,ayor Frank Hayes and Execu-
 e Secretary Thomas F. Kelly
 ere in conference throughout the
 lorping going over the proposed 1882 budget which was presented 'ormally to the board of finance asst Thursday. Faced with the task If doing considerable slashing in order to keep the tax rate down 70 34 mills, the mayor was not in position today to issue a call for
 he fnance commissioners to meet to go over the next years budget. It is expected, though, that the commissioners will hold session tomorrow or Thursday.
 Mayor Hayes. as has been pre- viousiy announced, has set the tax rate for 1892 at 34 mills, de. crease of one mill as compared with the current levy of 35 mills. In order to take care of the s1982 txpenses. including. heavy redemp-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
MAYOR PRUNES BUDGET TO LOWER TAX RATE
Vast Winchester Plant Fell Downward
 In Past Few Years

ern Cartridge company were big enough to buy the Winchester plant, 1t was discovered. Negotia- tions with Remington failed and Western Cartridge agreed to pur- chase.
 Judge Hincks is expected to ap- prove the sale plans which have been agreed upon by all interested narties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS

The following compensation agreements were filed at the oIncc of the compensation commissioner today: Barbara x D'Aurlo, Inc. and Joseph D'Occhlo of 103 Division street, finger Injury. $t5.s5 week. N, George Kahn of Naugntuck and Luke w. Kane of Naugatuck, leg injury. e7.e2 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

of the legislature and became ef-
 fective July 1.
 Most of the bread in the city ia wrapped according to the law, put for the benefit of those who are not acquainted with the new law. this talk is being given. All bakers are invited to attend for their own benefit. It will be held at the health office at O. clock Friday afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-10

Ninety-year-old Sir Alfred Yer- row was among 40 who recensiy flew over London in Q new airliner.