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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
IN
WYORK-
wtth GiIbert Swan

New York.-Among the many
superstitions of the show world is
one concerning the remaining OF
playhouses. The legend goes that
hard luck and misfortune trail GER
tain names.
SO it happens that there Is much
wonderment along Broadway trail
at the nerve of the music show pro-
ducers who took over the old Ham,
merstein theater and announced that
it would become the Manhattan the
alter next season. Such bravado is
unique! For the old Manhattan be-
came a "jinx" to the "profesh.'
Hammerstein's large and elabo-
rate playhouse folded up during the
past winter following the flop of a
most expensive production. And the
name of Hammerstein, SO long con-
nected with the sage, temporarily
blinked out. Its huge hulk has stood
through the summer, presenting a
depressingly deserted front to the
passing crowds.
Then came word that Schwab
and Mendel, successful producers of
gay girl shows, would move in, and
that henceforth it would be the
Manhattan. The first Manhattan
theater occupied a corner at Sixth
avenue and Thirty-second street,
when show houses were moving up
from the downtown district. At first
it looked like a successful house,
since Henry Miller went in with
darcy of the Guards" which was
a great success. But couple OF
years later, the old theater wasn't
getting the right attractions and
closed it's doors.
The next Manhattan Theater to
appear was under the management
of William J. Cane. Cane was a
first-class Snowman who is credited
with originating the idea of mixing
vaudeville program with motion
pictures. The novelty Caught on at
once and caused a quick scurrying
among other showmen. Loew, Proc
tor and others came running up
with double billed shows end, again,
a Manhattan theater found itself in
trouble. Now still another Manhat-
tan theater comes on the scene, and
the superstitious shake dubious
heads.
But they have shaken their heads
before, sometimes with good reason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
REPORT URGES
JUAREZ RACES

Juarez, Mex, (UP)-The revival
of horse racing in Juarez is urged
in the report of an industrial sur
vey of Ell Paso and Juarez and their
trade territories. made by experts
of the Massachusetts, Institute of
Technology.
The survey was conducted at a
cost of $1,000, of which the FL Paso
county commissioners paid $1,000
and the remainder was subscribed
by business men of Ell Paso.
Racing would bring tourists, the
report says, and every effort
should be made to reinstate horse
racing in JuareZ.'
Juarez is losing important op-
portunities to develop tourist trade
by allowing it's streets and build
ing to be built in Il ramshackie
and unattractive manner, the re-
port states. 1t recommends CO.
operative effort to dress up"
building fronts and repair streets,
especially around the Juarez
plaza.
Completion of the Juarez-Chi-
huahua City highway also Is urged.
1T appears there is an oppor-
tunity to develop Il resort center
consisting of first class hotel,
with gardens where facilities are
provided for dining and dancing
in the open air." the report con-
tinueS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
OUR DAILY NEWS LETTER
BY SAMUEL DASHED
nitcd Press Staff Correspondent

Omitted Press Stan COrrcSpOndent)
Paris, CUP).-Another step to-
ward the moon was taken figurative-
ly when the Rep-Hirsch prize for
astronomical research was awarded
Professor Pierre Montague of the
School of Mines.
While only three years old, the
Rep-Hirsch award, inaugurated by
Robert Esnault-Pelterie and Andre
Hirsch, has attracted much attention
because the first annual award was
for his investigation in interplane-
tary communication by rockets.
The award to Professor Montague
was made under the auspices of the
Astronomical Society of France, pre-
sided over by General Ferrie, be-
cause of Montagne's calculations,
which provide a veritable itinerary
for future rocket experiments.
Exact Calculations
Montague has provided set of
astronomical and physical calcula-
lions which will reveal the exact re-
sistance of the explosive rockets,
their estimated power, and probable
course. Heretofore the senders of
rockets Just set them off and waited
fer developments.
The use of rockets is becoming
more and more universal, and as
tronomers, particularly those who
want to travel about the planets in
something more substantial than a
telescope, are realizing that the
rocket, bearing it's own explosive
power, might be developed into a
practical object of communication.
The Rep-Hirsch prize was accord
ingly inaugurated to help French
men catch up to Germany and the
United States. French scientists
and strategists are curious about the
revelations of the American Pro-
fessor Goddard, VINO is said to have
been working on n rocket capable
of travelling from SO to 200 miles in
the air
The fact that Goddard was work
ing with one of the official govern
ment departments, and suddenly
was silenced in the press, indicates
to many that the rocket he devised
must have an important military
significance.
Professor Oberth, who lives in
Austria, also has excited the Curl
osity of the French by the an
nouncement that rockets are cap
able of mounting to any altitude
and effectively photoSraphlng MILL
tary positions, and automatically re-
turning to their approximate des-
tination.
In Germany the rocketeers are
working daily under the direction of
the engineers Winkler and Nobel
who concentrate their activities in I,
regular rocket field and are helped
by students and other imaginative
workers who hope some day to
whizz off to another world. These
experiments have an almost Jules
Verne appeal. particularly at pres
ent when aviators are planning
round the world flights, when naVi-
gators like Sir Hubert Wilkins are
headed for the subterranean waters
of the North Pole, and deep Sea
divers are walking on the bottom OF
oceans scooping up gold from sunk
en- hulks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
DESERT TO BE SETTING
FOR RARIFIED AIR TEST

Genoa. (UP)-ln a desert stretch
200 kilometers south of Tripoli,
Doctor Darwin o. Lyon, of New
York, soon will fire a rocket into
the air in the hopes of ascertaining
the composition of the upper at
mosphere, especially the nature Of
the cosmic rays.
DR. Lyon hopes the rocket will
reach at least 10000 meters, set
ting an altitude record for such ex-
preiments. The rocket will be
laden with various delicate instru-
ments and it was as a safeguard
for those that the desert was chosen
as a landing ground for the para
chute which will bring them to
earth.
!. new type of rocket. capable of
ascending 10000 meters and carry
ing two birds and two niece upon
which the effects of the cosmic rays
will be tested, is being planned by
Lyon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

The elephant wood" tree is like
wise found on this desert. At first
glance, a tree of this kind seems
to be upside down, with the trunk
under the earth and the roots ex-
Iosed to the air. Close study. how
ever, shows there is a central trunk
thick. All around the trunk are
thick twisted branches which in
some cases dip until they touch the
ground. During part of the year
there are no leaves, but at other
times we find small leaves growing
from the branches. After the leaves
are shed, the ends of the branches
are covered with red flowers.
Another strange tree in Lower
California has a trung about IS
feet high. It's bark is Of a yellow
ish color, and it has branches with
hundreds of thorns. yellow flowers
grow at the ends of the branches.
Most of the people in Lower Cali
fornia are Indians or half-breeds.
A priest in the district has told
story about an Indian who lost
his mule. The Indian prayed that
Gated, but sad to say, it had broken
a leg.
To show his thanks, the Indian
carved tiny silver figure of mule
and took it to the chapel as an Of
tering, however, the Indian purpose
ly broke one of the silver legs!
In the town of LaPaZ, port on
the coast, the chief industry Is
pearl-fishing A ship leaves shore
and sails to the region of the oyster
beds, where it is anchored. A few
canoes, each containing three or
four Indian pearl-divers, are lowered
from the schooner. Then the work
starts in earnest. Down and up,
oown and up, the pearl-divers go.
At the end of the day, they are paid
their wages-one out of every 10
oysters is given to them. They are
then allowed to open their share of
the oysters, and can keep whatever
pearls they may find inside.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
BARBARA STANWYCK IN
"NIGHT NURSE" COMING TO
WARMERS STATE SATURDAY

Might Nurse" the much her.
aided starring vehicle for Barbara
Stanwyck, a Warner Bros. produce
ton, opens an engagement at the
Warner Bros. State theater Satur-
day.
The piece is based on the sensa-
tional novel by Dora Macy. 1t
presents wildly the temptations,
fears, loves and deeds of a girl who
comes as probationer to great
city hospital and stays until she be-
comes not only a nurse-but wo-
man who saves lives and wins
through suffering the one thing wo-
men most want in life.
Miss Stanwyck is supported by
Fen Lyon, Joan BlondelL. Charles
Winninger, Charlotte Merriam, Ed
ward Nugent, Allan Lane, Blanche
Friderici, Vera Lewis, Ralf Harolde.
Clark Gable, Walter McGrail and
Betty May. William Wellman who
directed wings" and 1.-The Public
Enemy" directed might Nurse"
Barbara Stanwyck whose work in
"Illicit" Is remembered by all thea
ter goers, does the most effective
work of her career as the Lora Hart
of Might Nurse"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
WILLIAM HAINES IN JUST
A GIGOLO" NOW AT
EOY.POIT PALACE

William Haines, as a blase young
English nobleman who gets MS
cynicism knocked out of him when
a pretty girl hands him slap In
the face, is the diverting center of
interest at the Fox-Poli Palace for
three days showing, where his new
est ro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring
vehicle, Just A Gigolo," is play
ing.
Like "A Tailor Made Man." the
new comedy romance comes from
the stage, as it was a two-season
sensation produced by David Be
lasco. On Broadway it was known
as Dancing Partner"
The irrepressible Haines, with a
British accent and a European set
ting, presents a decidedly new type
of character. His whimsical humor
is there as of yore-but there are
some heart interest moments and
dramatic highlights in which he
comedian, really fine dramatic ac-
tor. The story moves fast and is
perfectly balanced.
Irene Purcell, who played the role
on the New York stage, is charm
ing as the heroine, Roxy, modern,
sophisticated girl who can still adj
here to the old code. Charlotte Gram
VILE contributes a delightful char
acter performance as the wealthy
dowager. She also played her role
on the stage as we'll as before the
camera.
The co-feature in the program will
be "Goldie.'
A world cruise featuring harbor
and street scenes in five world ports
Is but one of the highlights of
l"Goldie," boisterous Fox comedy CO.
starring Spencer Tracy and Warren
Hymer as the sailor pals who roam
the globe in search of adventure and
romance. Fox movietone news and
novelties will support the double
feature program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

I Theaters that were supposed to be
linked frequently surprised by turn
ing suddenly into hit houses.
| The old Empire, for instance, was
said to be too far down town." The
big street had kept moving north
ward and skeptics viewed the old
location with suspicion. Yet the En-
pire had housed one of the seasons
outstanding hits 1.-The Barretts of
Wimpole Street." with Katharine
Cornell. And 1t has had several ex-
cellent starts before that!
One of the more amusing of
Broadway's recent tales concerns
the ex-chorine who married a young
millionaire and Immediately went
thigh hat"
She moved at once into 500
suite in one of Manhattan's ritziest
spots and began referring to eleva-
| tors as lifts" All coffee, even the
breakfas cup, became a "demi-
tasse." And all steak was identified
as "filet mignon."
This, among other things, was
credited with giving the young mill
lionaire a large pain and contribute
ing the eventual splitup. The young
man had been accustomed to the
swankiest Southampton and polo
set society, where only climbers
might be found given to affecta-
tons.
Playing at being tony is one of
New York's more prevalent sports.
Chorus girls, one week removed
from backstage, frequently are
heard trying to affect Norma
Shearer accent, whereas the real
debutantes might be heard talking
snappy slang lingo usually identi-
fed with the chlorine.
The hotsy-totsier women behave
in public, the further removed from
society circles they are likely to be.
GILBERT SWAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

Pickups West Side Hill youngster is handing autoists
attacks of failure. He blows police whistle descend
the bill Edward R. Hanee of the Naugatuek Congrega-
tona unique experience Rainier National Park ne
was caught in a snow June 50th. He also witnessed
skiing matches as June folded up July entered Mr. Hanee
back attending General Council of Congregational Churches
in Seattle An ae resident bis neighbours aerial the other
night insisted playing the thing loud enough to
be heard Nugauck. But the was failure ne
machine kept aerial aerial John Morrsey starts his
Monday and planning Canada see Canadian
Pale Dry dry something like that Harry Moran
ENJOYING his second weeks Mr. and Mrs John D.
Koanbrander eenting from Grand Haven Michigan
THEY'RE making Socony het. Harry Chn will be back
at week and that's good to his legion OF friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
Uncle Rays
Corner
IN LOWER CALIFORNIA

What has been called "the richest
and most unusual plant life on any
desert in the world" exists in the
desert region of Lower California.
Lower California (Which belongs
to Mexico) is peninsula with a
larger area than Ireland. but it has
a population of only $4,000.
THE Creeping devil cactus" is
ore of the strange plant forms which
grow in this region A field of this
cactus looks like the home of a
band of giant caterpillars, with
heads reared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

Cornucopia euppngs. To Allen Cough. just sing
verse of Battle Mother and won't mind the fir
ing squad Honest Inun. To Arthur J. Carey Okay, old
timer, Freddie MINIS proud of his baby that he
rattle in his pocket during the day. the thing serving to
remind him of the precious bit of humanity back home. Now
they work the postoffiee time Sam Kramer
ready They're planting grass along the side walk flank
mill Freight Brother Burns
went under heavy smell Monday and reported
resting comfortably He's appendix Miss Freedman
being hospitazed Operative Miss Georgia L. Dmoek
leaves little down her Nova Scotia
home Happy hours Georgia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
Good evening.

Following the ealiop A chap named Welcome from
Springfield paid 81 yesterday for violating the parking ordinance
Was welcome? Hush, Child you should know better.
years ago. DVo popular Town Plot tonsorat
fighting Italian troops the thick of it, Now he's
the more prosaic game baberng. The handsome
rapidly taking form Terrace work
shortly If Dan MeGrath keeps getting we're
going put him back the kindergarten That's what happens
when YOU 90 through life with golden smile. Billy Woods
eoesian nothing better than dip the
Sound on Sunday And the family along Gunther
Mahes hitting 40 miles going through the Holland tunnel
ago. Come wake step it, beloved
that your Vctoette Jack Kopiczh is look
ing maps that lead Canada Harry White still
the sick list Smoked cheroot with Harry Beck Tuesday
He's improving, thank you Harry left the hospital yesterday
During the heaviest shower that marked Tuesday gentle
bench Library park, umbrella in band and book
in the other And that's Il DON'T Get the Blues
When 1t Rains
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

Telling the daisies. Rosemary Kane popular City Hall
phone gal Edna Engha back from Nganset Pier where
they display of class talk about Joe Shea
recovering injured hand caught while roller skating July
Walnut Beach rink Betty Shelley and Ann Gadney are
among burning Fishers Island off New
London Connolly has donated his services for the summer
Washington Park Playground aiding George Curss and
little who rendezvous the recreation
area Billy Bochardt reports great his Germany
Ditto for Joe Schmidt and daughtern law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
KING GEORGES AUTOS
FITTED WITH SAFETY GLASS

London, (UPJ = AutOHloUlIes
owned by King George are now fit
ted with safety glass.
Many people have wondered why.
until now, the kings cars have not
been fitted with safety glass.
Advisers of his majesty feared
that side windows of safety glass
might prevent the people from see
ing the king properly, due to dis
celebration. The advisers are now
satisfied that safety glass is as clear
as the ordinary type.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

Believe it, Jahnny Phen popular Washington Hill cop has
P D. O. of fortyfve players Until recently
Johnnys had been off with all opposition but about
ago his players who failed to show
up at tournaments Terry Coughn Phil Kelly and Joe
Cougan released by Johnny Then they formed team of their
every night week St Francis Holy Name hail. the boys
Phen consisting of Captain Johnny Rowly Bol Jerry
ohnnys call for help expected to
bring the desired Well wait and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
Through the looking glass.

Through the looking glass Congratulations to Mr. and mrs
Henry Forth of Hcres Mddlebuy married lS years this week
he Fuller playground
boasts ball the Ear Blenders Oh Oh hanks TO
Art Knott American Brass rolling mill for substantial eonlDu
ron IF tin minstrel holds its good time ban
oue at Monday July 27h Harry Chn will otfate as
POSTMASTER that plenty of whoopee he Brass lily
quartet went 10 Thomaston hamburg steak
roast They the hamburg Gunther Mathes fire place
and believe Eddie Keenan, only sandwiches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

An electrical workers union in
Chicago declined to accept a raise
called for by their five-year agree
ment with employers. ''in view of
the business depression"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
A&
SOME FORETHOUGHT

why did you engage that man
as cashier? He squiIis, has a
crooked nose and outstanding ears"
"Of course. He will be easy to
identify If he ever absconds. -
Hummel. BamburG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
GARDEN READER
bad Sister" and matrimonial
Bed'' at the New GardeI

Your last opportunity to-day to
see bad Sister," Booth Tarking-
tons smashing story of the girl who
couldn't be good. A delicious bun
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
Skipping between the heat waves.

Skipping between the heat Mrs Daniel j. Farrell and
K;hb,um and family are summeng Woodmont And the
Tower learns that three little of the family are "
disciples King Neptune rating unusually high winners And
49,. bre,k for tbe seasbore waves Lucan La Rves great
success both abroad recalls mind the fact that Dan
Farrell was chap really Lucen his start 80 here's
curtain CALL Dn let's that professional bow Eddie Evans
,endno vacation of two weeks Lake Zoa with emphasis
the Mickey Malanga north end younss has organized
on orchestra they tell the musicians cutting quite wah
in the racket Mickey writes popular song numbers 10
VIM. j. L. letter al hand. 1t is being considered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09

corner for movie Charles Rogers and Peggy Shannon
n production The Road Reno their vehicle Ce
brook has renewed his with Paramount Gary cooper Is
song to Wing Taluah Bankhead says sne mas
On, anbion and that is to have no ambition Ralph Bemy
He Ruth ChatNons leading Percy Crosby mas gwen
kek Cooper watch appreciation of ks perfect portrayal Oh
ippy" Maurice Cheval will be back September after dong
rance and the Riviera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-09
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A ROUGH NIGHT AT SEA

Tillie married a sailor,
Now her heart is filled with gloom,
She had to have port hole built
In every gol darn room.
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IS 469 3I8,926 pieces are letters Every second OF
the "a hours of every day there are 400 letters
dropped into letter boxes; every minute 29431, and
every hour 1765. 9o4. And Uncle Sam has at your
postal service 3S3 900 men and women, who night
and day. weather fair foul, collect your letters
from the little green boxes on frequent schedule,
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rapidly SORT the "local" mail from that destined
for other cities and States. Having been sorted
by States, clerk standing before a rack marked,
say Ohio, for instance. sorts all Ohio letters into
or for each section Of the State according to mail
train routes The outgoing mail is then dumped
into mail bags which are tagged with the name of
the city section of the State. (And incidentally,
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Tarzan examined them carefully. STOPPING low,
he shifted at them with his sensitive nostrtls I'M
possible though it seemed, the naked footprints
were those of white mana large man, probably
as big as Tarzan himself The foster-Son of Kala,
the ape gazed upon the spoor of the mysterious
stranger, running his fingers through his thick black
hair in characteristic gesture indicative OF deep
puzzlement. What naked white man could there
be In Tarzans jungle? Suddenly he recalled the
vague rumors he had heard weeks before
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Night fell before Tarzau could solve the mystery OF
the strange trail He retraced his steps toward camp
knowing his Wazirt would be expecting meat. Soon
he discovered he was not the only one hunting the
district that night. The coughing grlnt of a lion
close by appraised him of it at first. Well, 1t would
not be the first time the ape-msn had pitted his
cunning his strength and his agility against the
ether hunters Of his savage world-both man and
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