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books to their respective lawyers. It is understood that the total claims on these books show that between ESQ., 900 and $90,OO0 had been left at the Russo agency.
 It was reported that Russo played the stock market heavily in a local brokerage house. It was said that he devoted his attention to margin ac- counts and that since February of this year he had made plans to leave the city.
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Minority Leader William NJ. Citron of MiddletOwn, in an effort to have the judiciary committee report back on the common pleas court nomina- tions made by Governor Cross early in the present session of the leg1S- lature.
 Party lines were drawn on the matter and, of course, the demo- crats were overwhelmingly defeated although it is admitted by Majority Leader Raymond Johnson of Man. chester that the judiciary committee, of which he is a member, is violat- ing section 49 of the general statutes, which requires that nominations foi judseships from the governor must be reported back six days after they so into the hands of the committee Representative Johnson excused his committee by saying that an honest mistake" had been made in failing to report back within the time limit allowed by statute. However, he would not say when his committee will report.
 With the constitutional question now being flung into the question, it is feared that Governor Cross nom ination of Attorney Edward Finn for the Waterbury common pleas court is in danger Of course the legis- lature could fame Attorney Finn if he so desired but this is question to be decided later.
 The judiciary committee claims, as it did in the case of the New Ha = ven city court, that the constitution allows the governor to nominate only for places on the superior and supreme court benches. The other courts must be filled directly by the legislature, it is contended.
 For many, many years, though, re- publican governors have been nomi- hating for the common pleas courts but now that democratic governor is in power and he has seen fit to propose two democrats for two of the five vacancies in the courts of common pleas throughout the state, the republicans have found it neces- sary to raise the constitutional ques- ton once more,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Druggist Bill

Hartford. Conn. April 29-The house to-day rejected bill drawn mp on behalf of the druggists of the state. Ii would prohibit cut rate stores from dealing in patent medi- Cines and other commodities gener- ally sold over drug counters. IL vas recommended for rejection by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

fornia will be the center of popula- tion of the United States, according to Mayor John c. Porter of Los An- geles.
 Mayor Porter made his prediction in a talk before the American Le- zion luncheon club here. He did not specify a date when his phophecy would be realized. but said:
 We now are building the great est empire the world has ever known"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

A new telephone cable laid be- tween Germany and Sweden is the largest of it's kind ever manufac- tured, permitting. S4 conversations at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
CREW OF SIX
 WAS RESCUED

Atlantic City, N. J., April 2s- (UP)-Thecrew of six men of the auxiliary schooner Sam and Pris- cilla'' was rescued by coast guards to-day when the ship ran ashore off the coast to-day.
 There is no chance of salvaging the schooner. which was bound for Boston to Cape May to join the mackerel fleet but efforts will be made to save $2,000 worth of nets and tackle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Priceless jewelry which once
 adorned owmen and men of the
 court of Neubchadnezzar some 2,500 lyears ago. magnificent sculptures of the Sassanian period, and royal toms bmore than $500 years old,
 have cen discovered on the site of 'the ancient city of Kish in Irak.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Study Mayor Hayes Charter

Hartford. April 29-Mayor Hayes amended charter bill was studied yesterday afternoon by the commit tee on cities and boroughs. The committee did not take up the city manager charter and Senate Chair man Fuller Barnes stated that he is awaiting the results of a study of the charter being made by several au- thorities. It is believed that some sections of the city manager charter conflict with the state statutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

Japan's new factory law prohi- bits employment of women and chill dren between the hours of II D. m. and a. m.
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ICOHtInued rom Page IT ing to get another blow.
 Yesterdays session of the legisla- ture was featured by the completion of but little business. The whole session. practically was given over to the fight in the house, led by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
Pulaski Day

Hartford, Conn, April 29-The house to-day rejected d bill requir- ing the governor to declare October 11th General KaZimir Pulaski Mem orial Day. Republicans opposed the tleasure. Representative Lucien Ma tiora, democrat, of New Britain, pointed out that it wasn't a legal holiday that was sought. but merely display of flags throughout the state on October II to honor the great Polish patriot who fought and died in the service of this country during the Revolutionary war. Judge Epaphroditus Peck of Bristol de- clared that the state has not taken any step to honor Lafayette or any Irish, German or Swedish patriots who aided in the Revolutionary war. lie further said that General Pulaski only headed detachment of 330 Eien. Before Connecticut goes on record 1t should investigate and rec cgnize men more worthy of such tributes. such as General Lafayette. was his fiCal remark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29
ErSkine Victory

the committee on public health and safetey.
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HE White Ghost, stock Hupmobile, different only in color from the cars in our showroom, proved what every Hupmobile will give you today ... for the lowest prices in Hupmobile history. Here are the proofs, facts, fgures-proved in 1000 mer- ciless miles.
 -. TIME and again through 1000 miles the White Ghost demonstrated the savings Hupmobile Free-Wheeling brings you. When you free-wheel you ride "on momentum From 20% to 44% fewer engine revolutions. Wear and tear and gas and oil bills all substantially reduced.
 ! IMAGINE 258 miles of curves and hills with the clutch used only 43 times! That's what happened in the run from St. Louis to Kansas City. You use the clutch 67% less. Never touch it except to start or reverse.
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Certified Copy of
 Evening Democrat
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it was reliably learned this morning that the Strong Mayor will be adopt ed.
 This does not mean that the amended charter of Mayor Hayes will be adopted. Instead the commit tee will adopt charter embodylne all of Mayor Hayes recommends tions with the exception that they will give him power to hire and hre and appoint all department heads and all board members without al- dermanic approval.
 The board of education will con tinue to be elected as will also the aldermen.
 The charter will make the mayor practically a city manager with the power of firing and hiring and fixing salaries without seeking aldermanlc approval for the same. Now the board must approve every official ac- ton before it is legal.
 Under this proposed charter the park commission will not be affected
 All board members will be elected for two year terms. The mayor will go into office with them and leave with them if not reelected.
 It is believed to be a step in ad- vance of the city manager form of municipal government for the peo- pie have the power of directly elect ing the mayor. The power of super vision of their government is thus retained by the voters.
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ceived invitations from both. cities to hold their convention there in 1892.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-29

CALIFORNIA SEEN
 AS POPULATION CENTER Fresno, Cal, - Some day Cali
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Lawyer Finn
 Chances DWindle
ing to get another blow.

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miles.an-hour, meeting every type of road and weather. Free-Wheeling into curves at 60 and accelerating out at 70 when other cars slowed down to 30.
 ... REPEATEDLY, when icy, slippery roads appeared, the brakes were jammed on and the White Ghost came to a stop straight as railroad train.
 Just few high lights of 1000 miles. But you can prove these facts for yourself in 2. miles. Phone or call for demonstration :. . in the White Ghosts twin, awaiting you in our showroom.
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=. IN leading cities of the tour. New Orleans, Indianapolis, Milwaukee among them, safety commissioners, police chiefs, mayors ;. yes, and a Governor, too ... rode in and drove the White Ghost and pronounced it sater. Ask us and we'll send you copies of their letters.
 ... THE Professors of Engineering at a great University put the White Ghost through gruelling series of scientific tests and said, "A step forward toward greater safety and greater economy"
 -. 1000 miles, averaging better than 60
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
When The Feature Is
| Shown On Screen

COLUNIBIA-Eddie Cantor in
"Palmy Days" At 1885, 1885,
$40, $40, 7:40 and $40 p. m.
Recommendations Men
jou in Friends and Lovers" At
II, ITO, $500, $50, 7:40 and
$50 p. m.
METROPOLITAN-Kay Fran
els and Miriam Hopkins in
Twenty Four Hours" At Il.
12:4S, 1887, 1927, 6:15, S:O4 and
1854 p. m.
FOX-Elissa Landi in wicked"
At IL, 2:2O, 4:40, 1850 and 1910
p. m. Estelle Taylor in person
at 1897, 1857, 7:07 and 9:27 p. m.
Stage shows at 1929, $40, 6:59
and 9:19 p. m.
PALACE-John Gilbert in
Phantom Of Paris" At 1850 a,
m, 2:05, 4:45, 1920 and 9:4O p,
m. Ted Lewis and his KloWnS
at 1:25. sos. $40 and 9 p. m.
RIALTO-Lew Ayers in Spirit
Of Notre Dame" At 1888, 1886,
3:35, $3.50, 1887 and GAL p. m.
EARLE-Bebe Daniels in
Honor of the Family" At 1925
a. m; 1855, 4:40,, 7:40 and 1910
p. m. Stage shows at 1855, 1885,
GAO and 0:O5 D. m.
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Stars Of First
Little Show
Come Again

Clifton Webb, Fred Allen and
Libby Holman, that Incompatible
trio which distinguished itself by
its Supremely clever and Suave
work in the first Little Show"
will be seen in the New National
Theater for one week, beginning
Sunday evening, October Is, when
Mas Gordon presents a new
revue, "Three'S a Crowd" COM
piled by Howard Dietz, whose
contributions have been an out
standing item in both editions Of
the Little Show"
Hassard Short, himself a pro-
Queer and one of Broadway's ex-
pert craftsmen in musical pres
entationS, has staged 'Three'S q
Crowd" Albertina Rasch has
devised the ingeniously arranged
dances. Albert r. johnson, the
youthful and imaginative crea-
tor of the decor Of Criminal
Code" supplied the striking and
effective stage designs. Arthur
Schwartz and Howard Dietz,
tinker in tunes, supplying the
most of the music and lyrics.
The sketches are the handiwork
of such experts in laughter as
Corey Ford, Newman Levy, Ring
Lardner, Groucho Marx and
Fred Allen.
"Three's a Crowd" Is coming
here following a run Of one year
in the Selwyn Theater. New
York.
On view, in addition to- the
stars, are the California Cole
gians, Tamara Geva, Wally Coyle,
Joan Clement, Helen Ault, Har-
riett Hamill, Fred MacMurray,
Percy LaunderS, Lou Wood, Port
land Hoffa, Wally Cole, Alan
Jones and others.
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Andrew r. Kelley Tn e Ter the
week of November 8. Minor Wat
son, former leading man OF the
National Players, is the leading
actor in support Of the LuntFon-
tame team.
The Lunt and Fontanne talk.
ing picture, 1.-THE Guardsman,"
made from Ferenc Molnar's play,
is at present the only 81 film at
traction on Broadway. It is do
ing smash business and Will be
shown here soon. Loew's is con-
eidering a National Press Club
preview, the picture being classed
as of the smart" type, with an
especial appeal for the intel1-
gentsia.
The Belasco will be dark next
week, "Melo," English melodrama,
scheduled, has been doing fine
business of a return engagement
at the Maxine Elliott Theater in
New York and win remain.
l. L. Stoddard Taylor'S playhouse
will reopen November 2 with
Francine Larrimore'S new play by
s. N. Behrman, brief Moment"
In this drama, Alexander WOOL
colt, dramatic critic and itera-
tuer, makes his acting bow.
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Late Stage News
Direct From
Broadway

NEW YORK, Oct. 21-Rehears-
ais are to start within a fort
night on E. Ray Goetz first pro-
duction of the season, "Star
Dust" Peggy Wood, who has been
absent from Broadway for more
than two seasons playing Bitter
Sweet" in London, will have the
leading role. The book has been
fashioned by Herbert Fields and
Mr.. GoetZ and the lyrics and
music have been written by Cole
Porter. Star Dust" will be pre-
Sented here in thirty-four scenes
and will have a cast Of 1875 peo-
pie. although there is no chorus.
It will be presented in only two
cities, the New York engagement
being followed Immediately by a
London production.
Still another date is announced
for the opening Of Peter Amos
show, Here Goes the Bride" The
premiere will occur on Wednes-
day evening, October 28, at the
Chanin's Forty.sixth Street The
alter, instead Of Tuesday evening
as recently announced. Clark and
Mccullough are starred in the
production.
Schwab and Mandel announce
that they have selected Tuesday
evening, October ~, as the open.
ing date of their new musical
comedy production EAST Wind
at the Manhattan Theater. The
show has a score by Sigmund
Romberg, and a book by Frank
Mandel and Oscar HammerStein
I'd. The company includes j.
Harold Murray, Charlotte Ian
sing, Joe Penner, Vera Marsh
and William Williams.
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IronicaI Tribute

The newspapers made Tommy
q hero and a purse was
collected for his mother. The
police commissioner was to
present it to her on a certain
afternoon. And at the ap-
pointed hour Mrs. Brown stood
before the head man Of the
police force.
She was strangely calm. It
was the sort Of numbneSS that
only a great shock can pro-
duce. Dressed in deep mourn
ing, she held tight to the COM
missioner as he talked on. In
that bag were the various
things that women carry. And
in addition, ironically enough,
there was Tommy's last re-
lection from the Civil Service
Commission. She had carried
it with her since his death.
The commissioner handed
her the money that had been
collected. He shook her hand
warmly.
"YOur son was . grand boy"
were his concluding words. ''He
would have made . wonderful
policeman"
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The Masons Volunteer

There has been much long
distance telephoning and wired
messages over the Bi-Centennial
picture which Warner Brothers
will make under the sponsorship
of the Washington Chamber of
Commerce.
It will be Hollywood's contribu-
ton to the big 1882 celebration
and the Warner executives are
anxious that it will reflect credit
on all concerned.
A. Julian BrylawSki was in New
York yesterday arranging the de-
tails of the story treatment. He
carried with him an offer from
the Grand Lodge Of MaSonS to
re-enact with historical costumes
George WaShington's laying Of
the corner stone for the first
Masonic home in Alexandria.
This idea seemed to please all
concerned in the Bi-Centennial
feature and it will probably be
incorporated in the picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
Some Wilson Verses

Interpolation in Gilbert and
Sullivan comic operas, while SEEM
ing to strike an anachroniStic
note, nevertheless prove popular
with modern audiences. Which
possibly accounts for the hearty
applause which Robert Pitkin'S
topical parodies as ''Ko-Ko" at
tract in the Schumann-Heink re-
vival.
Mrs. woodrow Wilson's brother,
q Gilbert and Sullivan addict,
has submitted some verses, strictly
up-to-date, to be added to KoKo'S
song about people who'd not be
missed. They may go into the
BelaSco's show this week.
Among those in the front row
to welcome Mamma Schumann-
Heink Monday hight was Marie
Bowman, Of Roxy's Gang, who
made the spring tour with the
grande dame of opera. Marie is
now Mrs. Leo Sugrue, wife of
The Times automobile editor.
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Homer Sisters in
Joint Recital
At Central

The Community Institute open
ed its season las; night at
Central High School Auditorium,
presenting Louise Homer Stires,
soprano, and her sister, Katherine
Homer, pianist.
These community entertain
mentS are great affairs-nothing
formal or stodgy everything init
mate and honey" And the
two young artists evidently plan
ned their program with an eye
to the informality of the
occasion, for there were no long
numbers or difficult vocal and
piano exercises to take away the
intimacy created.
Katherine Homer is a vivid
young personality, and she plays
with q verve that is refreshing.
Her sister, Mrs. Stires, has a
warm, pleasing voice which is
heard to best advantage in the
simple type Of song.
Puccini's aria, zone Fine Day"
from Madame Butterfly" and
the tricky 20 Leece di quest
anima," from Donizetti's Linda
di .Chamounix," were vigorously
arplauded.
Then Mrs. StireS sang two of
her distinguished father'S-Sid.
ney compositions. They
were Mother Goose" and "Sing
to Me, Sing"
Katherine Homer arose to her
greatest heights In the fiery
Brahms Rhapsody" although
her singing tone" was well
executed in the Schubert
"Romance."-W. M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
Kate Comes High

Kate Smith had an open week
on her busy schedule and the
Earle propositioned her to come
to Washington and earn $4,000.
Kate countered with q $500
figure and there was no con-
tract. Previously, before her radio
fame, she played the same the
ater for $1,000.
Incidentally, buxom Kate and
Morton Downey have had their
names on so much sheet music
as collaboration composers the
American Society of Composers
looked into the matter. Neither
is registered as a song writer
with the society. The new rul-
ing Is that only those who &C
tually compose may take pub
Usher credit.
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MARK HELLINGER
Announcers
Ready or
Contest
By STANLEY BIGELOW

The week beginning next Sunday
has been set aside by the Amer
lean Academy Of Arts and Letters
as diction contest week.
That unusual noise you viii
hear from now until Sabbath win
not be static-simply the star an
nouncers clearing their larynxeS
for the big test.
If these were announcerS and
took part in the annual contest
for clear diction md mellifluous
voices, I know they would corner
the gold medal market.
Pete Daily, the sweet-toned
makeup editor Of The Times; Bin
Ware, wOuld-be Senator from Phila-
delphia, the bird who diSpenseS
souvenir programs during the
Hank Simmons Show Boat Hour:
Gordon Mackay, the worlds most
energetic sports writer; Hazel Ed
gar, Notwithstanding.
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n A Robert SeMod Reunion
W@na'Du Here November
AnIn Day
By
MARK HELLINCER

NEW YORK, October Il.
When Patrolman Brown was killed in a battle with
three holdup men, Mrs. Brown somewhat comtorted
by the fact that her young the very image OF
his late father Although Tommy was but ten years of
age, he q manly sort of kid and was extremely
well liked around the neghborhood. The folks all said
that he was just like his father and would undoubtedly
be member Of the force some day.
Strangely enough, that Mrs. Browns wish, too
Just why she wanted her boy in occupation that had
killed the she loved is one of those things know
nothing about The fact remains that this was mother
whose happest moment would arrive when she her
son in a patronan'S uniform
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
Looks Like Rockne

j. Farrell Mcdonald, who plays
the coach in 1.-THE Spirit Of
Notre Dame," showing its sec
ond week at the Rialto Theater.
looks like the late Knute K.
Rockne and talks like he talked.
And in the picture, he acts like
him, though he is always referred
to in the production simply as
"the COACH"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
One, Two-Exercise!

Docs Arthur Bagley really prac-
tice what he breaches in the way
Of health and physical develop
ment?" asks "Bewildered Ann
Tenna."
Why, Of course, he does! Vim
cent Callahan, over at WRC,
nearly had q cOnniptiOn fit when
we called him up to verify the
fact. The idea that anyone
should think that Arthur Bagley
was comfortably seated in an over
stuffed chair making faces at Bill
MahOney while millions of health.
seekers were grunting and grOan-
ing at their exercises was too
much for Mr.. Callahan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
TeIevision Star

John r. Clarke, "the Virginia
Crooner," whose voice delighted
WJSV fans for more than two
years, is now permanently with
W3XK, the Jenkins television out
fit at Wheaton.
Mr.. Clarke tells me there are
more than 800 homes in Washing
ton and Baltimore equipped with
television receiving sets. We don't
know we're Twin!
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two and one
half years old,
you know, his
f a t h er, the
v a u d e v i llian,
John Cooper,
died. TIL e S e
--ays, whenever
Jackie gets a
crush on an
actor, he wants
his mother to
m AIRY him.
Richard Dix,
he tn gu g hit
would be an
ideal father.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-10-21
Peace Rules,
CoIberts
Say
By HARRISON CARROLL

Copyright. 1881. premier SynoIcaIo
HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Oct. 81.
The lady says she loves him.
Claudette Colbert, out here to
forget pictures and be q wife for
two weeks, ridicules reports that
she and Norman Foster are on
the outs.
80 far, we've Just laughed the
rumors off," she says. After all,
I couldn't get out in the middle
Of Times Square and shout Z
love my husband It's all been
so silly. Divorce, these days, is
just like washing your hands. If
we wanted one, we simply would
go out and get one.
"It happens that I have
been making my pictures in New
York, and Norman has been out
here. But this won't last forever.
have two more to do in the
East, and then I'm coming TO
Hollywood to stay. In the mean
while, keep well posted on Nor
man. GosSips always are ready
with the data that he's seen out
with this one and that one.
1.-THE proof Of the pudding
ought to be that I have come
5000 miles just to see him for
two weeks.
But what burns me up" says
Claudette, "is that if, in IS or SO
years, we ever did have dis
agreement, somebody would be
sure to say: Well, I predicted
that back in 1891"
And so another rumor is
blasted.
But then predictions are bad
everywhere this year.
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All in a Day

AS the title implies, all the
action Of "24 Hours" Paramount
picture now at Warner Bros
Metropolitan Theater created
from Louis Bromfield's mystery
novel, occurs within that period Of
time.
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Capital Artist

We are pleased to note that
Helen Corbin Heinl, Washington
pianist, will play, with orchestral
accompaniment, the entire first
movement of Schumann's Piano
Concerto in A Minor tomorrow