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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-09-24
SCOOPS COLUMN
By Scoop Himself
Simple Enough

NV fan mail included this morning
a letter from a disguised reader as
follows:
Sir: You seem to be harping quite
regularly on the difficulty of making
up your column. Here are few sug-
gestions that may help:
Start in the upper left hand corner
of your paper. Write about six
words, add a comma, then six or seven
more words and period. Continue
this process, alternating from two to
twelve words with various punctuation
marks, until you have filled the neces-
sary amount of space.
If this does not solve your problem
let me know, as 1 have plenty more
suggestions just as worthless Hee-
zall Wet.
That helps me out to the extent of
about 25 lines. Bring on some more
fan mail. 1t has fallen off considerab-
ly in the past year. Two years ago
received four letters from admirers.
This year 1 have received one, but I
attribute this to the laziness of the
readers, and not to any lack of inter-
est on my part. And I don't care
whether you agree with me or not.
Did you know (honest and truly
that they paint pictures on the ceiling
of Wellington "Doc Yak" Yutzy's
room so he will have something to
look at on Sundays.
In The Republican files of twenty
years ago is the following: "The edi-
tors desk has been filled with speci-
mems of apples grown by Garrett
county farmers who brought them in
for exhibition. Henry Myers, j.. S.
Hardesty, Jacob Friend, Mahlon Sch
ooley, and Others"
Well, what got the matter Couldn't
the old practice be continued, and in.
clude Scoops desk. We still like ap-
Piles.
Advice to LOvelorn
If he steals a kiss in the dark, be
nonchalant,-but don't light Murad.
Grumbled one farmer to another
What's the use of this court? They
just bring a guy up before the jury
for some reason or other, and the jury
payrolls him for one, two, or three
years, as the case may be. If he
doesn't behave he can't stoy on the
payroll.
Must Have Been FairmOnt
The other day after Paul McIntire
had worked days on his sales pressure
talks, a man had installed one of his
radios. He tuned in getting three sta
tions on the same wave length. One
was a minister, one man telling the
condition of the roads, and the third a
lecturer on poultry. Here is what he
got;
"The Old Testament tells us that
baby chicks should detour one mile
south of Grantsville and listen to the
words of the prophet, Ssysysysy- Be
careful in the selection of your eggs,
and you will find hard-surfaced road
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-09-24

Mr.. Joseph E. Harmed returned to
Oakland yesterday evening from a
motor trip to points in Pennsylvania
and Maryland, being accompanied
home by Mrs. Harmed, who had spent
two or three weeks with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Hubert Burdette at Mount
Airy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
Barbara Stanwyck
 in Might Nurse

Might Nurse," which details the romantic adventures of a young girl who enters a great city hospital as a student nurse, and leaves it to a woman who knows life from its depth to its heights, opens a 4 day engagement to-day at Warner Bros State theater.
 The picture is based on the sensa- | tional best-selling novel by Dora Macy who also wrote "Ex-M Mistress" The human and dramatic phases of hospital life are portrayed as never before. Besides the unusual story Might Nurse" has been given the superb direction of John Francis Dillon who did "The Public Enemy" and Wings.
 It should be stressed that while | the sequences of Might Nurse' are largely in hospital, the gruesome is never in evidence-rather the hu- manness of the throngs that fre- quent it, from the surgeon in com- mand to the humblest orderly. It is the night nurse herself, who steals the picture and holds the imagina- ton and sympathy of the beholder from first to last.
 Lora Hart is her name, and she has the great luck to be interpreted
 by Barbara Stanwyck, remembered for her recent performance in "Il-
 licit.'' Miss Stanwyck has beauty and talent but it is an undefinable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
"Skippy" Playing at New Garden
Billie Dove Companion Fea. ture Sunday

"Skippy," now g. Paramount pie ture and a beloved hero of car toons and novel will appear on the New Garden screen Sunday, Mon day and Tuesday.
 The Kids kid brother-in a pie ture that packs a bigger wallop than "The Kid!' That's what you can say of "Skippy," with no reser- vations!
 Robert Coogan, making his talkie debut at the age of five, starts his tiny footsteps from the same scratch" that launched his big brother, Jackie Coogan, to the fame that was to found a fortune for a youngster in his teens. And like Jackie, Robert is a born actor. He's travelling in fast com pany, when you consider the fin- ished performances given by Jackie Cooper, Mitzi Green and Jackie Searl, seasoned little troupers al- ready-but how he does deliver an account of himself.
 He plays his part with natural ness, and has a voice that com- mands your interest and sympathy from the start. It's going to be a tough hombre, indeed, who can keep a dry eye as this little fellow confronts a dog catcher with a tiny treasure in buttons sized coins to re- trieve his dog, Penny" only to learn that Penny" has gone to happier lands-and all because of a shortage of thirty tiny, grimy pennies.
 "A Notorious Affair."" the First National production starring Billie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
Montgomery Tops
 Bill at Palace
New Star Comes in "The
 Man in Possession"

We know very few young women who wouldn't like to solve the ser- want problem as does Irene Purcell in "The Man in Possession" which opens a four day engagement at the Fox-Poli Palace Sunday.
 For if Robert Montgomery wouldn't suit them as a butler we don't know who would.
 That's what happens, at any rate, in Metro -GoldwynM Mayors screen version of the popular H. M. Har- wood stage farce with the excep- tion that Montgomery forces him. self into the job where, in real life, it might take some persuasion to coax him into the service.
 Fun All Way Through
 This is Montgomery's best pie ture to date and in it he seems to be having as much fun as the audi ences who howl at his brilliant characterization. It is purely a laughing matter from start to fin- ish and is outlandishly spicy at sev- eral spots. However, you won't take offense and surely couldn't object to anything Montgomery says, the saintly way he says it.
 Sam Wood directed the brilliant feature and did so with rare judg- ment for story and action valua- tions, confronted as he was with the task of screening almost all his action within the four walls of a tiny English cottage. His skillful handling of the pointed dialogue passages is splendid and his tempo never lags for an instant.
 Charlotte Greenwood romps away with supporting honors as the maid who appoints herself Nemesis to the pseudo-butler but finds herself out pointed when he brings romance into the life of the dashing young widow lady-of-the-house. It is one of Miss Greenwood's most hilarious roles and she makes the most of it in a big way.
 Ace Supporting Cast
 Among the outstanding members of the cast are c. Aubrey Smith, Beryl Mercer, Reginald Owen and Alan Mowbray, all perfectly cast.
 The supporting program will be Slim Summerville in his latest com- edy "Parisian Gaieties," also screen song cartoon "Alexander's Ragtime Band" and Fox Movietone News.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
WHAT SPAIN PLANS
 FOR CONSTITUTION

Acc cording to preliminary drafts, the constitution of the new Republic of Spain-to be adopted by the national assem- bly, which meets July 14-will in- clude the following provisions:
 A president to be elected for six years.
 The president to be chosen by a majority of the senate and house, sitting in joint session.
 The senate to consist of 24O members, divided equally among "cultural, industrial and labor entities"
 The house to consist of 470 deputies elected by popular vote, including those of women. Reli gious freedom for all creeds. Separation of the state from the Catholic church. Freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and ths right of as- sembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
PRESIDENT PANDORA

Editors Note: This is the third of seven exclusive stories by Milton Bronner, European manager for NEA Service and Democrat, who has just toured Spain. The series Is very timely in view of the fact that a constitutional convention to set up form of government for ths worlds newest republic will convene at Madrid on July IA.
 By MILTON BRONNER
 Madrid--The three most interest ing and powerful men, in Spain to- day are two politicians and a fam ous aviator.
 The politicians-or statesmen - are Alcala Zamora, president of ths republic, and Colonel Francesca Maeia, president of ths four pro- vinees that constitute Catalonia.
 The aviator is Major Ramon Franco, mystery man of ths revolu- ton, who has been referred to by some as "ths Spanish Lenin."
 President Zamora has established his official residence in large build ing in Madrid which formerly was occupied by relative of ex-king Alfonso.
 Here, at 1:15 each day, he receives thsee press-the only ruler in Eu- rope who does so. He stands in formal room whose walls still bear paintings of members of the Bour- bon-Hapsburg royal family. He wears dark blue suit that needs pressing badly, sports soft white collar, and confess that he has been too busy to get shaved.
 To the foreign reporters present he addresses a plea for fairness to the republican government. He ex- plains that in recent riot, two people were killed-but declares the dispatches printed in foreign papers said that 102 had been killed and hundreds more injured. He pro- tests that this injuries business, scares tourists away an hurts ths reputation of the new republic.
 Interviewing President.
 called on President Zamora with the other correspondents. He mo- ticed a strange face, and somebody told him I was an American.
 North or South?" President Zamora asks, as he shakes hands.
 North" I reply.
 welcome, North" he smiles as he still holds my hand.
 One must remember that to Spaniard theer are always two Americas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
JANET GAYNOR IN DADDY LONG LEGS" OPENS
 Am I.VRIG GIINn W

"Once upon a time" as the chill drens books phrase it, 8 little Chi cago girl named Janet Gaynor hur- ried through her school work in the morning in order to get the after noon off and attend the theater.
 Accompanied by her mother, she went downtown and with wide eyes watched Ruth Chatterton and Henry Miller in a tender and wistful play -one that made 8 deep impression on her youthful mind. The play was Daddy Long Legs, and on the way home little Janet decided that some day she, too, would be an actress and make people laugh and cry.
 But never did she dream that she would appear on the silver sheet in the very role that first captured her childhood imagination - that of Judy" in Daddy Long Legs" Fox Film version of the play, coming to the Lyric theater Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11
LAKE QUASSAPAUG

It is not surprising that Lake Quassapaug is having one of the biggest seasons in it's history. Wa terbury's popular amusement park is delightful during the warm weather and thousands of people from this and surruonding towns have been over there the past few weeks. There are numerous attrac- tions at the lake for young and old. It is right close to the city and 1t takes only few minutes to reach there. Then again the parking facil- ities are most satisfactory and that is another reason why so many people like to visit the lake. More over in these times, when money is so hard to get, the expense of q days outing at Quassapaug is very small. It is just the place for d picnic or an outing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

rising which will bling a new and more radical group into power. i Because of his fame, his daring revolutionary activities of a few years ago-he flew over the roya palace, dropped revolutionary pam phlets and had to scoot off for Por- tugal, with a squadron of army pursuit planes chasing him-and his tremendous popularity, Major Fran co is a factor to reckon with.
 Francois Reply to Critics.
 I asked him to tell me something about himself.
 do not think of myself as a
 q do not think of myself as a only hero in this piece is the great Spanish people, which said it had had enough of kings and monarch istic trappings, mismanagement and graft.
 "Please get this clear: I am not a politician, but in politics I am a radical socialist. I want to see the constitution written on the broadest, most liberal, most toler- ant lines I want to SC the com mon people given their chance.
 Also, I want to build up Spain's army air force, and do my best to develop commercial aviation. Dis tances are great in Spain, and trains are slow. It is very important that our chief cities be linked up with airplanes.
 That is my program. If there is any Leninism in that. make the most of it."
 Just recently he was elected to the constitutional convention that IS to meet on July IA to frame a con- stitution for the new republic and thus it appears he is still to play an active part in public affairs, al though no longer identified with the present government.
 NEXT: How Spaniards feel today about their former king, Alfonso. A royal family that accumulated $2o.- OOO. 900 in Q land where men work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

quality which makes her dominate any scene-and her portrayal of Lora, torn between temptations, fears, loves, ambitions and royalties is unforgettable.
 Love finds Lora after many a long day-in the person of likable young rough who comes to her for the treatment of gunshot in the arm-Ben Lyon makes much of the role. Joan Blondell is Lora's jazzy pal, also a nurse. Many other screen favorites play notably-among them being Clark Gable, Charles Winning CT, Charlotte Merriam, Edward Nu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

1.-THE CAT CREEPS" BIG HIT;
 GREAT CAST IN MYSTERY
 FILM: OPENS SUNDAY AT LYRIC.
 "The Cat Creeps", described as one of the greatest mystery stories in the history of stage or motion pictures, and adapted by Universal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

President Zamora, after a polite explanation, first addresses the Spanish newspaper reporters in thelr language. Then he turns and ad- resses the foreign journalists in fluent French.
 This tired-looking man, who is reputed to work IS hours a day at his new job, is very human. The day I called on him there were also two Italian journalists present.
 For years I have admired the works of your great writer, Man zoni," President Zamora tells them. II once wrote an essay on him: perhaps you would like to read it some time."
 He fumbles among the papers in his desk and finds some pamphlets. The Italians are tickled pink. And President Zamora goes back to his private office to wrestle with ths problems of a newborn republic.
 Leader of the Catalans.
 From Colonel Macia, who has his headquarters in Barcelona and is President of Catalonia, the visitor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

herself more firmly than ever in the affections. Might Nurse" is one of the pictures you simply can't afford to miss.
 An excellent surrounding program accompanies the feature presenta- tion which is shown at 2:20. 4:45. ZOO and 9:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

gent, Allan Lane, Blanche F'riderici, Vera Lewis, Ralf Harolde, Walter McGrail, Betty May and two quite astonishing seven-year- olds, Marcia Mae Jones and Betty Jane Graham.
 Comedy, romance, drama, tragedy all play their parts in Might Nurse'-and Barbara Stanwyck fixes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

Dove, with a supporting cast which includes Basil Rathbone, Kay Fran cis, Montagu Love, Kenneth Thom- son, is coming as the unit attrac- tion. Ladies attending Tuesday and purchasing 25c tickets will receive a choice article of Pyroloid for the dresser set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

gets an impassioned exposition of the spirit of thes revolution, es- pecially as it affects his own Gala lans.
 For many long years" he told me, "the Catalans have been fight ing to be masters of their own house. Within the frame of the Spanish republic, but retaining our own vision of autonomy, we expect to present complete Catalan con- stitution to the Cortes (the Spanish parliament).
 He outlined his program briefly. It called for great advances in edu- cation and equal opportunity for the people.
 A foe of the monarchy since 1905, President Macia has a tremendous following.
 Major Franco is a man of mys- tery. In Madrid it is whispered that this fiery aviator is totally dis satisfied with the way in which the revolutionary government has been acting, and say that he is only bid ing his time to foment new up-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

Losses from forgeries in the world now total more than $250,O0O,O Ooo annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

for the talking screen from John Willard's famous play, "The Cat and the Canary" forms the next attrac- tion at the Lyric theater, opening its engagement on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

China has about 2,000,00L square miles of arid country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-11

NEXT: How Spaniards feel today about their former king, Alfonso. A royal family that accumulated $25,- OOO,OOO in 8 land where men work for 30 cents q day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
Vote Strongly ToUphold The
 Reservations
MORE SECRETS OF
 AL CAPONE ARE
 BEING REVEALED
He Was Recognized as Banker Not Only for Many Cities But for Whole States

Chicago, June 27-(U. P.)-Scar- face Al Capone, recognized and con- victed underworld ruler of Chicago, was revealed to-day as banker and ruler of powerful gangs which levied tribute from whole states instead of cities.
 With indictment by the federal government of 61 men on charges of operating a huge midwestern alco- hol ring, more details of the true ex- tent of Capone's power became known.
 The Scarfaced gangster is await ing sentence next week on charges of defrauding the government and of operating a beer syndicate that collected approximately $2O,000,OO0 a year from thirsty residents of Chi cago, Northern Illinois and part of Indiana.
 Federal agents, who worked sec- retly for a year before returning the indictments, said that probably $13,- 000,0 900 was added to Capone's in- come in four years through the "rural' traffic which he controlled by the simple process of forcing all the small town" liquor runners to buy their alcohol from him.
 Agents said the 61 new indict- ments, making a total of 130 issued within two weeks against the Capone ring" marked the end of three ex- tensive :country" gangs directly as- sociated with the enc big Capone or ganization in Chicago.
 These gangs, the agents said. were the principal sources of alcohol sup ply for Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota. Many of those in' dicted were residents of Clinton. Ia Waterloo, Ia, Aurora, 1Ill., and Sioux City, Ia. These cities. 1t was said
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
MIDWEST STILL
 CRIPPED IN THE
 FIERCEST HEAT
Temperatures Are Hover- ing Around 100 in Most of the Cities of That Section

Chicago. June 27.-UP)-The midwest to-day faced a weekend of sweltering, burning heat with tenn peratures lowering around 100 de- grees. United States weather fore casters announced it was improb- able there would be a let up in the severe heat wave that for three days has gripped the country. causing more than two score deaths. and over a hundred prostrations. Cloudy skies were predicted for isolated areas. but weathermen said 1t was unlikely any of the suffering terri- tory would he relieved by rains be- fore early next week. In the Chi- cago area, six persons were drowned and seven others died from effects of the heat. In St Louis. there were three additional deaths. Nu- n,erous drownings and fatal prostra- tions were reported from other cit' les.
 The torrid heat brought . grave throat Co crops. and farm experts believed that unless rain fell within q few days many fields Of wheat and corn would be burned beyond recovery. Already, truck gardens were pArehed yellow. it was report. ed, Livestock also was suiferlnk.
 Highest temperatures yesterday were at Yuma. Phoenix. and Nee' dies in Arlsona, These cities TO. perted ifO degrees,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
4. E. F. LEADER
 STILL AFFORDS FRENCH THRILL
General Pershing Busy in Paris With Battle
 Monument Work

Paris, June 27.-(UP)-General John J. Pershing. whose whitening hair and erect military figure still afford a thrill to Frenchmen and foreigners, is occupied with post war services which make his day q round of arduous duties here.
 With Foch, Joffre. Haig, Wilson, Clemenceau, Serrail and Mangin gone, Pershing's easy gait and fa- miliar face, grown softer and more amiable with the years. recall memories of more than decade ago.
 Pershing spends much of his time these days with the officials of the American Battle Monu- ments commission and in lending a guiding hand to the completion of the 14 notable memorials which commemorate Americas participa- tion in the war. His services are sought for almost every important activity, and he must exercise the greatest tact in accepting places on committees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
NOVELIST AGAIN ATTACKED BY THE
 LABOR LEADERS
West Virginia and Labor Officials There Defend the American Federation of Labor

Wheeling, W. Va. June 27-(UP) West Virginia state and labor off, cials today answered charges made by Theorore Dreiser, the novelist, against the American Federation of Labor by defending the federation as ian organization based upon American ideals as opposed to com- munism."
 Harry Warrington vice-president of the state federation of labor, said the American Federation of Labor had always discouraged radicalism. He declared that the National Mi ners union, which is sponsoring strikes in Pennsylvania, West Virgin 1t and Ohio, fostered communistic ideals. Dreiser's attack on the Uni. ted Mine Workers of America. affili- ated with the American Federation of labor, was answered by John Cin- que, president of sub-districts five and six of the union. Cinque denied the novelist's charges that the union and federation were aligned with capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
TWO DEMOCRATIC LEADERS BACKED
 THE DEBT PLAN
JOuett ShOuse and Senator Pat Harrison Gave It Their Very Best Wishes

Washington. June s7.-(Ur)- The fervent worldwide acclaim which Is being heaped upon Presi. dent Hoover for his moratorium proposal has even drawn in Jouett shouae, chairman Of tho democratic national executive committee, and Senator Pat Harrison of Misslesippi, tho senate's leading democratic sa- tirint. who arc trying Co outdo each other in singing praises
 Roth made speeches last night, ahouse declaring Mr Heever showed craftsmanship, courage and aa. elalon," and Harrison declaring " Ras fine stroke and A gracious and constructive move" Charlie Mis ehaals0n, Inc irreprepssble publicity senina ef what republicans call the hnmeap Hoover" AmpAlhn, has haen Gasasd temporarily and must eonflna hin activities Co writing Ih. AoeuelA speeches ioF hdt political 'eFalsFA n,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-27
INDIANS PLAN
 ANCIENT RITES
 ON JULY THIRD
Five Civilized Tribes Will Be Supreme Over White Mans Destination on That Day

Seminole. okla. June 27-(UP)- Members of the Five Civilized ln- dian Tribes will reign supremely, free of white mans domination, for day, July 8, when tribesmen as- semble here for the greatest all-In- dian day in Oklahoma history.
 More than 2.500 Cherokees. Choc- taws, Seminoles. Sickasaws and Creeks, scions of a once numerous race, will pay tribute to their primi- tive ancestors with tribal rituals songs, dances and a feast.
 Buffalo. slain with bow and ar- row, in the manner of the plains In- dians, will be the food. White mans hand will not touch 1t. The buffalo will be slain and cooked by the ln- dians, who will encircle a huge campfire to break the bread of their ancestors.
 Indian dignitaries will lead the celebration. Among them will be Chili Fish, a Seminole, who proudly refused the appointment of Presi- dent Hoover as chieftain of his tribe The only woman chief of tho seminoles. Mrs Alice B. Davis. will lead tho parade.