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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
Daddy Long Legs
 FOx-POli- Palace
GaynOr and Baxter in a Gal.
 Iant Offering

surpassing even her memorable triumph in "7th Heaven" Janet Gaynor gives a tender, touching portrayal blended with rare humor in Daddy Long Legs" Fox roman tic comedy which celebrates it's lo-. cal engagement at the Fox Poli; Palace Sunday for a four sensation al days. st F&
 Warner Baxter. also, does 7 the. most brilliant work of his career Tn the leading masculine role of this delightful talkie version of Jean. webster's play, and distinguished cast gives flawless support.
 From all appearances, Daddy Long Legs is going to prove, one Of the biggest hits, if not the biggest of the entire seven year. Such a com bination of supply cast players and an ideal story is all too seldom, seen on the silver sheet. and the genuine enthusiasm manifested by last nights audience is significant of the pictures popularity
 The story Is so we'll known as scarcely to need repetition here, but the tale of the orphan girl whom sympathetic trustee sends to col lege, only to find himself falling in love with her, has never been more defty and charmingly told. The di- rector, Alfred Santell. has easily surpassed all his earlier efforts in his subtle and telling manipulation of the plot, and the notable team work achieved by the two principals makes one wonder why they never were cast to play together in a pie ture before.
 Nina Merkel and John Arledge each portray important roles-the former scoring heavily with her quaint Kentucky accent and droll ] mannerisms as Miss Gaynor's room- mate, and Arledge, who was dis
 covered by Santell, showing sur prising promise as juvenile. kath- lyn Williams, Claude Gillingwater, Sr, Louise Closer Hale, Elizabeth
 Patterson and Edwin Maxwell have the principal "Grownup' parts. while from some mysterious source the director obtained a thoroughly de- lightful and appealing group of "or- phan" youngsters for the asylum sequences. Get out your little red book and be sure to make a special note not | to miss Daddy Long Legs'-for here's a magical human interest pie ture you'll certainly enjoy seeing. The supporting program will be Our Gang Comedy. Fly My Kyte, 7
 Fox Movieton News and Screen Snapshoots. There will be no ad-
 vance in prices for the above en- caeement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
Lew Ayres in
 up for Murder
State Offers Star in Picture
 of Leading Drama

once in while we have an op- .portunity to see a motion picture which seems to possess entertain nent qualities in an unusual degree.
 Such a picture is Up for Mur- der.". a Universal production which opened a four day engagement to- day at the Warner Brothers State theater. It has drama, a decided love interest, an unusually capable cast and an atmosphere of reality which is exceptional, even in these days of almost uncanny realism on the screen.
 Up for Murder" tells the story of a young man who works in the inky grime of the mailing room of a great metropolitan newspaper, later to- be promoted to the position Of cub reporter. Here he falls desper- .ately in love with the beautiful so- ciety editor of the paper, only to discover eventually that the object of his affections, is the mistress of the publisher. This discovery leads to tragedy which has devastat- ing effect on all the principal char acters of the story, and from this point the story becomes one of most absorbing interest.
 Lew Ayres is starred in this pro- duction, and completely fulfills the promise of a great future, which he registered not long ago in Univer- sal's epic of the World war, All Quiet On the Western Front" Here Is a new star who has youth, good looks and unusual ability as an actor, and it is not too much to ex- pect that he will at some not far distant day be the leading male star Of the screen. .
 His supporting cast, which is ex- cellent. is headed by Genevieve Tobin, recent recruit from the New York stage. and an actress Of beauty and ability. Others who do good work in the picture are Pur- nell B. Pratt, Richard Tucker, Frank McHugh, and Frederic Burt.
 Much of the story is told against the bustling background of news- paper editorial room, and these scenes are so true to life that it is difficult to believe that they were filmed in a studio. The atmosphere Is well-nigh perfect.
 Much of the credit for the success ot Up for Murder" must go to Monta Bell, director of the picture as we'll as author of the story. Bell spent many years lS d HeWSpdpeh Tc porter, editor and publisher, and thus was able to obtain the utmost in realism in the newspaper scenes, Throughout the picture he has con- tributed the quality of workmanship which has brought him recognition as one of the leading directors of filmdom.
 Do not miss seeing Up for Mur- der" You will enjoy it thoroughly A delightful surrounding program accompanies the feature picture which is shown at 2:20. 4:45. and 9:30 p. m.
 DON'T Miss FRANCO" LAST
 TIMES TO-DAY AT NEW GARDEN That much-heralded epic of thu l film world. "Rango" opened at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13

are set forth in such a manner as to reach the mind and heart of the young as we'll as the old. Yes indeed, "Rango" is . great pic ture.
 Thrill follows thrill in Men With out Law a stirring western which is also on the bill. Buck Jones, the star, does some of the most amazing riding ever seen on the screen. Add ed to this, the story has strong ele-
 ment of novelty, the sets are colorful and the acting is excellent through out.
 Other pictures are new chapter
 of 'The King Of the Wild" and s"Toby the Fiddler"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
LEGION SWIM ABSTRACTION

St Paul. Minn-Lessons in swim ming and life saving instructions will be given again this year through the sponsorship of American Legion posts in Minnesota. Last year 694O persons in the state received swim ming instruction under legion aus pices. Merwin Clark is department swimming instructor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
MY. SUCH PENS

A bridegroom of 75, marrying his third wife. was called upon to sign the register.
 The pen was bad one. and: after making several attempts to sign, he said to the marriage clerk:
 This is the third or fourth time you've played me this trick. Next time I'll bring my fountain pen!'- Tit Bits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
FUEL FOR THE FIRE

Dear Mr. Editor" wrote a would be contributor. will you please read the enclosed poem carefully and re- turn it to me with your candid criticism as soon as possible, as l have other irons in the fire"
 My dear Sir" was the reply. Re move the irons and insert the poem" " The HumoriSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
Co.EDs sNUB ABULANCE

Tempe, Ariz.. (UP).-Co-eds or Arizona State Teachers college here failed to appreciate the joke when an ambulance arrived at a party and asked about none 100 nVe party which someone had teie- phoned would }be found at East hall, girls dormitory and scene of the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
CHURCH NATAToRIUM

Mesa. Ariz., CUP).-Four wards of the Later Day Saints church here render a community service and make a profit at the same time by operating a swimming pool. A dance hall in connection with the pool is operated by the church also on spec ial occasions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
RESCUED CAT IS MASCOT

Boston, (UP).-Rescued from burning building in the West End several weeks ago, a kitten named "Blackie" has elected to become mascot of Engine No. 6, whose crew saved its life. "Blackie" now re- spends to every alarm, riding with her rescuers on the hose rack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13
SPOKE FOR ITSELF

Hxgs was anxious to purchase a car, so he bought out Potts, who wanted to sell his own car. Potts took Higgs for a trial spin and sent the car rattling and squeaking down the road.
 There you are," he said at last, "a rattling fine car for you. Sound in every part"
 "So I hear" shot back Higgs.- Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13

Boreair, Scotland, is going to erect a minument to bagpipe players.
 Ninety per cent of the inhabit- ants of Morocco wear glasses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13

Originally the thimble was caiieo the thumb bell, because 1t was worn on the thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13

Britain has s,151 talkie theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-13

DON'T MISS "RANGO" LAST
 TIMES TO-DAY AT NEW GARDEN
 That much-heralded epic of the film world. "Rango" opened at the
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
llGH = VI NEW YOkk WALTER TRUNBULL

unknown jungle village, or new riv-
err mountain, valley or plain, this man
makes little dots or lines on his maps,
and does bit Of lettering in spaces
which have been blank since map max
ing commenced. Sometimes he is the
first, aside from the explorers, to know
what lies beyond the mountains, across
the rivers. AS he puts in his dots and
his letters his imagination must show
him wild woods and hills, great
stretches of ice, sunbaked veldts, queer
birds and beasts. Vicariously, he is
the greatest adventurer of them ALL
He had been working hard, so they
gave him a, vacation, whole month
to spend as he liked, go where he
wished. The first thing he did was to
head for boat 1t happened to be
a ferryboat. He journeyed to New
Jersey and spent his vacation in
Newark.
There are always discouraged per-
sons in any large city who pick the
lOCh VI LIE SdLCS VI uISul UGlOIC Lie
dark angel is ready to open them. If
they waited one more day, most of
them probably wouldn't do it. But
there was peculiar suicide in New
York not long ago concerning which
didn't see much in the papers. A
man who had lost considerable money
in the crash, but who still had earning
power and apparently no more imme
diate troubles than the average, laid
velvet portiere on the floor in the
kitchen of his bachelor apartment, and
laid himself on the portiere, after
shutting the windows and turning on
the gas. But the peculiar thing was
that they found scattered about him,
like fresh green leaves, 1900 new one
dollar bills.
Martin Johnson finally has disposed
of all the gorillas, chimps and native
boys he brought back from Africa.
The native boys went Harlem on him
and he shipped them home Some of
the chimps and gorillas went, I am
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
MyNeigbbor
= Says: '

Make the tart shells on the inverted
side Of muffin tins. Cut pastry In
rounds and fit closely to muffin tins.
Prick pastry with fork.
Boots and shoes to be kept in good
condition ought often to be cleaned,
whether they are worn or not, care
also being taken that they are not left
in damp place or put too near the
fire to dry. In cleaning take care to
brush and not scrape the dirt away.
Brooms that have been stood up the
wrong way get crushed. Put half
filled kettle on the fire, and when the
steam comes strongly from the spout
apply crushed part to 1t. In a minute
or two the bristles will rise into their
original position. While steaming, the
hand should be passed briskly over the
surface of the broom to hasten it's re-
covery. This method is effective for
all brooms and brushes.
(Copyright.)-WNU Service.
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WOMEN: watch your
B q w Z s

What should women do to keep their
bowels moving freely? A doctor
should know the answer. That is why
pure Syrup Pepsin is so good for
women. It just suits their delicate
organism. It is the prescription of an
old family doctor who has treated
thousands of women patients, and
who made a special study of bowel
troubles.
1t is fine for children, too. They
love its taste. Let them have it every
time their tongues are coated or their
skin is sallow. DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup
Pepsin is made from fresh laxative
herbs, pure pepsin and other harm
less ingredients.
When you've a sick headache.
can't eat, are bilious or sluggish;
and at the times when you are most
apt to be constipated, take little Of
this famous prescription Gall drug
stores keep it ready in big bottles),
and you'll know why DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin is the favorite laxative
of over million women!
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told, to San Diego. This gives Mr..
Johnson a bit more room in his apart
ment, as one or two Of the gorillas
were his guests. They were not a bit
more trouble than a couple of lions.
Charles Chaplin and Maurice Chew
alier were at Juan les Pins this sum-
mer. One naturally would expect the
children to go crazy over Chaplin, but
they tell me that Chevalier was their
beau ideal. One day small girl went
in great excitement to her mother.
II talked with Mr.. Chevalier," she
said.
"Yes?" said her mother. "What did
you talk about?"
"Well," answered the daughter, "he
said, Look out am going to dive"
20. 1881. Bell Syndicate -WNU Service.
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Lost Longhorn Herd
Enriches Texas Man

San Antonio. Texas.-Remains of a
lost herd of longhorn cattle, famous
in the history of the Texas range, have
been found by L. D. Bertillion of Min
cola, Texas, and their horns have
made him rich.
In 1912 Jacob Don Lonerr's entire
herd of several thousand longhorns
stampeded in storm near Terlingua
creek. They were never found.
That is, not until Bertillion trailed
a nearby canyon to cave opening and
found great heap of bones and horns.
Bertillion has since sold more than
$4,000 worth Of horns, and is now
negotiating for a sale to the prince
of Wales.
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The Guess-Me

am sometimes long and sometimes
short.
am separated into different parts.
think my head is very grand. 1t
has smoke stacks on it, two open win
dows, and inside, good deal of ma
chlnery.
have eyes on both sides of me in
long rows, but they are different from
most eyes, they do not see. They are
seen through.
l travel very, very fast.
At night seem to shoot flame from
my chimneys and my eyes have lights
behind them.
do not go where wish, but am
driven, that is, some one steers me.
carry many, many people inside
Of me and children, particularly, like
to ride in me.
have whistle on my head, too
which l blow every once in a while in
dangerous places.
cannot go unless l am fed plenty
Of coal.
Has he given himself away? If you
can guess who he really is draw a
picture of him on piece of paper to
keep.
Copyright.)-WNU Service.
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Only One Private Has
Congress War Medal

Maria, Texas.-Only one wartime
winner of the Congressional Medal of
Honor continues in the enlisted ranks
of the army.
He is Sergt. Lloyd M. Seibert of
headquarters troops, First cavalry, sta
toned here. Seibert received the
award for leading charge on ma
chine-gun nest in France.
Seibert also holds the Silver Star
Citation, the French Medaille Militaire,
the French Croix de Guerre with Palm,
the Italian Croce de Guerra and the
Montenegrin Medaille pour la Bra
you're Militaire.
OF the 80 congressional medals
awarded for bravery during the World
war 20 were posthumous. Approx
mately 60 holders Of the medal are
still living, however. Several are
army officers, but the majority are no
longer in the service.
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Bolshevik Morals

Bolshevik Morals
Sinclair Lewis laid down a book III
defense Of Bolshevik morals.
"Bolshevik morals may be all
right" he said, "but they seem top
sy-turvey to me. They remind me of
a story.
"a married man down in Palm
Beach tried to kiss pretty girl.
He'd often kissed her before, but this
time she pushed him away.
"'How dare you try to kiss me, you
unfaithful brutey she snarled. Only
this afternoon saw you kissing your
own wife. And heard you tell her
besides that she was all the world to
you
eyes, said the man, what of it?
There are two worlds, darling. Wife
is the old world, and you are the
new"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26

twig both in shape and color, like
ness that helps conceal him from his
enemies. He has three legs on either
side, the foremost pair being like arms
bent at the elbow with the hands
doubled back under at the wrists. Be-
tween these claws, which are pincer.
like and provided with sharp spikes,
Mr.. Walking-Stick grabs his prey, TAX
ing care to keep it far enough away
from his body to avoid any poisonous
stings. Then through his hollow suck.
ing tube he drinks the food juices of
his victim.
His other four legs are extremely
slender and truly thread-like. They
are unbelievably long-the artist
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
State Council Plans to
Train Dogs for Blind

Harrisburg, Pa.-The state council
for the blind in Pennsylvania plans to
train 600 police dogs to TACT as eyes"
for as many blind persons in the state.
At present there are only IA dogs
so trained guiding blind persons under
the councils sponsorship.
A national organization provides the
dogs, already trained for the work. A
three week period of further training
to adapt the dogs habits to the new
owner is required.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26

A fellow know, who was captain
in the late war, got on street car
the other day in part of Greater New
York unfamiliar to him, to receive a
warm greeting from the conductor.
"Don't you remember me?" said the
latter. II was in your outfit"
After talking to him for a moment,
the former officer did remember him.
He was a man he had denoted to a
private because he was no good as a
corporal. But he was glad to see him
and glad the man remembered him
kindly. He proffered his nickel.
"Oh, no, captain!" exclaimed the
conductor, with royal gesture of gen.
crosby, II couldn't take money from
you"
There didn't seem to be any way
gracefully to refuse such striking
courtesy, but the former officer hopes
there was no inspector on the car.
There is middle-aged man Of Man.
haitian whose business is making maps.
Every time some adventurer finds an
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26

couldn't get them all into the picture!
and quite easily broken, but that
only bothers him for little while
until he can grow others in their
place.
In the picture the artist has drawn
Mr. Walking Stick out-of-doors. Just
as long as he remains quiet you can
see how difficult it is to tell him from
the twig on which he rests. The habit
he has of sticking his legs out at all
conceivable angles helps him, too, to
disappear and makes it nearly impos-
sible for his enemies to find him.
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Fae GHaiHarem's Corner
Edited by DOROTHY EDMONDS
Creatures Queer
The Walking Stick.

Up in dusty corners of old barns
and attics you will find what appear
to be abandoned spider webs. But let
a luckless bee or fly entangle itself in
the silky meshes and in moment you
will see the queerest creature stepping
lightly, but oh! so slowly and care
fully, over the web and making
straight for the unfortunate prisoner
"No spider, this !" you say. Indeed,
no spider ever boosted so slim and
straw-like waist or enjoyed such re-
pose and deliberation. This new ten
ant of the old web belongs to family
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Dr.. w. B. CALDwElI's
SYRUP PEPSIN
A Doctors Family Laxatipe
Rooster in "Pants"

Jeremiah, pet rooster belonging to
Mrs. ]. e. Winkley, of Seattle, Wash,
was hit in the neck by an arrow shot
by a youngster. He seemed to be
dead, so his owner began to dry pick
him. She had removed all his tail
feathers when he came back to life
with squawk and staggered into
the yard. His neck healed and Mrs.
Winkley felt there, was only one
thing to do for poor, nude Jeremiah.
She made him a pair of pants.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Roads in National Parks

Eight thousand miles of automo-
bile road will be constructed in the
national forests during the present
fiscal year. Some Of these highways
will traverse country fully as beauti-
full as any found in the national
parks and will cause many more to
enjoy the recreational facilities of
the national forests.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Ancient Copybook
Given to College

Williamsburg, Va. A Latin
composition book published in
1850 has come into possession of
William and Mary college, a gift
from Justice Robert f. Thomp-
son, of the New York Supreme
court.
Across the title page is the
inscription penned in ink:
"From the library Of Chief JUS
tice Marshall, obtained at Rich
mond.-J. X. p"
"J. K. P" was James Kirk
Paulsing, a famous American au-
thor (1779-196O).
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How 1t Started
By JEAN NEWTON
'.Making Ones Pile"-

Making One's Pile
ITO SAY of anyone that 'he has
1 made his pile" is to indicate that
he has amassed fortune.
Just how this phrase came to have
this meaning is interesting as indicat-
ing the source from which it acquired
this sense.
making ones pile" is an out and
out gambling metaphor. We have it
straight from the gambling table
where the winner could frequently be
seen with stacks, piles of coin on Ell
Their side of him, as Lady Luck contin-
ued to smile.
1t is from this incident that making
one's pile acquired the significance it
enjoys today.
Co. 1881 Bell syndicate.)-wNUs Service.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Kit Carson's Mark

A tree carved with the words exit
Carson 1S46'' was recently discovered
by a United States forest service trail
crew near Mud lakes in the Eldorado
National forest of California. Six
inches of new wood had grown round
the original blaze. Another tree also
carved by the famous frontiersman in
1916 is still standing in what is now
known as Kit Carson pass in the FL
dorado National forest.
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"Sanatorium" and "Sanitarium"

A sanatorium is locality condu-
Give to restoration or preservation of
health, especially when used as re-
sort Of invalids. Sanitarium is the
same except that 1t is restricted to a
place where conditions are prophylac-
tic instead of using therapeutic agen-
cies.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Training Hunting Dogs

Breaking a dog to gunfire is usually
accomplished when it is quite young
and is done by gradually accustoming
the dog to the noise of the fire. A
small arm is used at first and is fired
at some distance from the dog, grad
ually working up to closer distances
and larger arms.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26
Love and Hate

Love penetrates to the very depths
of human feelings, being in it's very
nature akin to eternal and all-seeing
wisdom. Hate, on the other hand, is
clever and sharp-eyed, and treads
near to things like short-sighted
man, and sees only details. Otto
Braun.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26

Early in the morning
Sleepy is the sun,
Drowsily he seems to rise
When the night Is done.
Sleepy too the buildings
Leaning close together.
1t is harder still to wake
When there's cloudy weather.
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Before Dinner

The Boy want to get on your
mothers good side. D
The Girl-Now. don't praise the
pie. Mothers next door neighbor
made it and they're on the outs.
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He-So you can never be my wife.
/ suppose, though, you'll be sister
to me.
She-No, I'll be a daughter to you,
because you have been pepper to me,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-11-26

The best may err.-Addison.