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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
ALMOST MARRIED" AND THUNDER BELOW" AT STRAND TODAY AND TOMOR- ROW

Introducing a new note in mys- tery thrillers, Almost Married" Fox spine-shiverer, featuring Violet fleming, Ralph Bellamy and Alex ander Kirkland, which begins a two-day engagement at Warmers Strand today on a double feature program, uses as its starting point characters and situations that are entirely human and real.
 Revolving around the character of a demented genius. a world famous pianist whose tapering ar- tistic fingers balance their creative power with the mad desire to mur- der the object of their love, 1t is much more eerie, weird and shiv- cry than any of it's predecessors that this reviewer has seen.
 Superbly directed by William Cameron Menzies, and acted with consummate understanding and skill by every member of the cast. which includes Allan Dinehart, Eva Dennison, Grace Hampton, Herbert Funston, Maria Alba, Her. bert Mundin and Mary Gordon, it tells a gripping tale of two human souls fighting for happiness against an inhuman mind.
 The companion feature is "Thun- der Below" starring Tallulah Bank head with Paul Lukas, Charles Bickford and Eugene Palette. The story of a woman marooned in the tropics, married to one man and loving another. =.
 Starting. Sunday the Strand will present for three days, Tom Brown of Culver" and Elissa Landi in "A Passport To He'll"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
YOUNG SOCIETY GIRL TOOK HER
 LIFE WITH GUN
A Few Hours Before the Suicide Her Father Had Been Sworn in as Mayor of City

Fredericksburg, Va, September ? = (UP) - Friends of Elizabeth Payne. society girl. today ascribe her suicide a few hours after her father was sworn in yesterday as mayor of this city, to worry over her health. They said the 25- year-old girl, an amateur dancer of note and popular member of the younger set, had recently been subject to melancholia and nerv- ousness.
 She was found fatally wounded. a pistol bullet through her head in the Coal and Wood Company office of her brother, where she was employed as bookkeeper. Coroner John Cole issued certif- icate of suicide. He said no note was left by the girl. She was the daughter of Dr. R. J. Payne, and a second cousin of John Barton Payne, head of the American Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
25,000 HOSIERY WORKERS ARE TO
 RETURN TO JOBS

Philadelphia, Sept 2-UP)- The way was cleared today for re- employment of 25,00O hosiery work CTS through the signing of new national labor agreement between the Full-Fashioned Hosiery Manu- lecturers association and the Amer ican Federation of Fuli-fashioned Hosiery workers.
 The new agreement signed here and announced by Emil Rieve, president of the federation, is eff fective from September 1, 1892 to August 31, 1893. It sets up arbitra- tion machinery for settling dis putes within the industry, offers to it's signators uninterrupted op- eration from labor troubles and job security to employees.
 Hours of labor, wage scale and working conditions are the same in the new agreement as they were last year, Rieve said, and with the seasonal improvement in the in- dustry at hand most of the 50 plants affected by the pact prob- ably will start full time operation shortly. The plants included in the agreemen produce approximately half the nations output of full fashioned hosiery.
 Among the plants which will increase operations, Rieve- said, are the Philadelphia unit of the Gotham Hosiery corporation, which has been closed for three years, and the Propper-McCallum com pany with plants in Northampton, Mass. Brooklyn. N. T., and Phila- delphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Theater Strike Ends, Tickets Withdrawn
Arthur Theaters Corporation and Union Hands Reach
 Agreement

reduction in the number of stage hands would be made in the inter- est of economy. Theaters in Water bury, Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford, Springfield and Worces- ter became affected by the. decision. In Meriden the strike terminated in May when a local agreement was reached. Operators of motion picture machines joined the stage hands in a gesture of sympathy and pickets were placed in front of theaters with signs stating that the management employed nonunion labor.
 Several attempts to effect set clement were made, but the agree ment was not reached until this morning and formal notice served on all employees through union leaders that the strike was over.
 Hundreds of patrons of the Pal ace theater will greet this news with personal interest. The union has a large following and inciden- ater, Thomas F. Meehan, who came here in June from Worcester, Mass, has made numerous friends. I1c AS oile VI tHS HOSt pOpuiur managers to ever receive an as- sjgnment in Waterbury. He came after the strike had started, but his policy and his person endeav- ors have impressed the general public. The removal of the pickets will now permit him and his union associates to cooperate and carry out the many plans he has per- fected for the amusement seekers of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
KICK IN LIQUOR ], NOT THE CAUSE
 OF HANGOVER"
Yale Scientists Present New Paper To-day on Drunken Men and Ani= mals as to How Liquor Acts

New Haven, Conn, Sept 2-(UP) It isn't the kick in the liquor that causes the "hangover''-it's s the increased acidosis of the blood, two Yale scientists announced to- day. Doctors Harold E. Himwich h and Louis H. Nahum of Yale Med ical school reported on their pains taking observation of drunken guinea pigs and men before the congress of the Federation of So- cieties for Experimental Biology at Rome, Italy, to-day. Their paper was made public here by the uni versity.
 Plying laboratory animals with alcohol and observing human spe- cimens who staggered into the hos pitals suffering from acute alcohol ism, the doctors discovered evil dence that alcohol increases the acidity of the blood to points which formerly were considered "incom- patable with life" This is accom- panied by an increase in the tactic acid content of the blood. This acid accumulates in large quantities in the blood during violent exercise also and is believed responsible for the after effects of fatigue and weakness After heavy drinking this takes the form known as hangover"
 The scientists learned that the brain disposes of the alcohol by burning it as it does the tactic acid. Another result Is that the liver shoots sugar into the blood stream. Doctors Himwich and Na- hum deplored the use of alcohol !n traeting pneumonia, in which disease acidosis is already present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02

wouldn't be too worldly" for such an estimable youngster as this Jackie is. What a performance he turns in. He is seen as, the son of Lewis Stone, whose studious re- searches, whose diggings in re- mote deserts for skeletons of strange races, has estranged him from his wife, Lois Moran. He may have his young sons with him a month each year. When they re- turn, it is to find their mother re- married to Conrad Nagel. The lat ter is a rather mature doctor who doesn't really understand the na- ture of the boys, deeply attached as they are to their real father. Boyish escapades involve Jackie in trouble, earn the resentment of his new stepfather and result in his running away from home. The near tragedy that results helps to build this Divorce in the Family" to one of the most worthwhile pie lures of the year. Not the least of it is the performance by young Maurice Murphy as Jackie's older brother. By the way, the youthful romance of the latter results in some merry relief.
 Western Limited" is the CO., feature with Estelle Taylor (ex- Mrs Jack Dempsey, if you must know). It starts with a jewel rob- bery at avery ritzy masquerade and moves quickly to lightning action on luxurious transcontinental train. An amazing cross play of crooks makes it possible for. one of several to have effected the robbery originally. Then aboard train one of that number is murdered. So plot grows upon plot. Edmund Burns, Lucian Prival, Gertrude As- tor and Eddie Kane are among the more prominent players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Legion Receives
 Tentative Reports
Chairman Phe1an Appreciative of Work Done By the
 Convention Boards

zion. He said that teamwork on the part of the committee members and the cooperation and support of Mayor Frank Hayes and the city administration were outstanding factors making for the conven- tion's success. The complete cover age of convention sessions and events by local newspapers was also a noteworthy feature.
 Chairman Phelan has received numerous letters from convention guests expressing their delight with the reception given them while here. Colonel Joseph s. Heron of the 12th Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and wartime commander of the 304th Infantry wrote very complimentary letter in which he congratulated the committee on arrangements and in which he praised Mayor Hayes both as a city official and as a horseman of skill. Colonel Heron also took occasion to compliment the local poice on their. courtesy and efficiency.
 Chares B. Jackson announced that when all subcommittee re- ports are in he will have a com posite report made in form that will be of great help to future con- vention committees. The conven- ton committee will hold its organ ization together until all details are completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02

Union pickets who have paced up and down in front of the Palace theater since the outbreak of dlfn- culties between union organlZa- tions and officials of the Arthur Theaters Corp, eighteen weeks ago were withdrawn this afternoon as a signal that. the strike and pro- test on employment of non-unlon operatives, is over.
 A settlement was effected early this morning after a long confer- ence between Harry Arthur and representatives of the stagehands ana motion picture operators unions. The amicable agreement was not reached until a. m. Union leaders returned to Waterbury jub- liant over the results. N Is under stood that both sides made conces- sions and effected satisfactory settlement. The non-union opera tives who have been employed since the walk-out of the union employees will quit their places within a week. They have received the customary two weeks notice.
 Both John Fitzgerald. president of the stagehands and Frank Brown, president of the motion picture operators union in Water bury, expressed themselves well pleased over the results of the con- ference and the termination of the strike. In an informal statement this morning they remarked: we were received with every courtesy by Mir Arthur and permitted to ex- plain our side of the controversy in detail. We came to an agreement and we are pleased to state that all diffculties have been adjusted. Our men will resume their places shortly and we will cary on as for merly. We are particularly grate- full to our many friends and the general public for their interest in our cause and their encourage ment."
 The Harry Arthur Corporation acquired ownership of the Fox Poii interests over four months ago. Shortly after the change of ownership it was announced that q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
FORMER LOVER HELD FOR ROBBING SWEETIE
RAILWAYS WILL
 SEND NOTICES
 OF WAGE CUTS
Twenty Per Cent Will Be the Slash and With No- tices Will Go an Offer to Arbitrate It

New York, september ? - (UP) - Notice of a 20 per cent wage reduction accompanied by an of- fer to arbitrate will soon be issued by railroads of the country, it was learned today.
 The desired reduction would supersede the present agreement provided for 10 per cent reduce ton until February l. A commit tee has been appointed by the rail- roads in connection with the pro- posed reduction of wages and it's course will be determined at a meeting in Chicago within the next ten days.
 This action of the railroads !s similar to that undertaken a year ago when a 10 per cent wage cut was put into effect. The railroads served notice of a 15 per cent cut at that time, which was later re- duced to 10 per cent in discus- sions with the unions.
 This would bring railroad wages to Is per cent under the levels existing prior to the 10 per cent reduction of last February, which expires next February. The rail- roads have begun their move for flower wages early so that the pre- depression scales of last year will not be restored after February.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
OBITUARY

CRANE-Mrs Mary Elizabeth Crane, widow of the late Patrick Crane, of 112 West Main street died suddenly this morning at her home. She had been a lifelong resident of this city and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Mrs Crane was known for her kind disposition and lovable nature and vas always willing to assist her neighbors and friends in a time Of need.
 She is survived by one daughter. Mrs Alfred Crane Waterman; four sons, Christopher, Raymond, Rich- ard of this city and Alfred of Stam- ford, one sister. Ms Margaret Cor man and one brother, John Hogan of Elizabeth, N. J.
 The body was removed to the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street from where the funeral will be held Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to the Blessed Sacra- ment church where solemn mass of requiem was celebrated at 3 o. clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 
 gel of Woodbury died last evening at the Waterbury hospital. He was born in this city on January 26th. 1861. Mir Wenzel has been retired for 16 years from the Steele & Johnson company where he was employed as foreman. At that time he took up his home in Wood bury. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World.
 MT Wenzel is survived by his wife, Mrs Margaret Moeller Wen- gel; two sons. Charles l.. of this city and Dr William J. Wenzel of Hartford; two daughters, Mrs Will liam J. Hand of Danbury and Mrs Robert Benham of Washington, Conn. and one brother, Henry F. of this city.
 The funeral will take place to- morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Friends may call this evening at the funeral honie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
HE RESPONDED
 WITH $286 BUT
 WANTED TO PAY
Returned and Handed Over
 Sl26 and Was Then Ar-
 rested - Drew Gun on Officer to Make It Worse

New York, Sept 2-fUP)-A man giving the name of Whitman Goodwin, 26, was held in $2000 bail on charges of grand larceny and violation of the Sullivan law in Pennsylvania avenue court, Brooklyn, today.
 His arrest followed the charge of Benjamin Gootlieb, manager of the Capitol Bus company, that Goodwin absconded with $286 he had collected for the company. Goodwin was arrested when he went to Gootlieb yesterday and re- turned $126 of the money, accord ing to police. Detective William Donnelly said that Goodwin drew a gun when he placed him under arrest, and later declared that he intended to commit suicide. Good win said that his family is prom inent in Somerville and Lowell, Mass, police stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02

After allegedly robbing his for mer girl friend of her pocketbook and some clothing and threatening to carve a horseshoe" on her face if she squealed to the police, Mi- chael Carlo, 25, of 59 Fairfax street was captured this morning after an auto chase on North Main street and is now being held by the police on the charge of breach of the peace. Miss Cecilia La- Monte of Wood street will be the states principal witness against the accused when he is arraigned in court tomorrow morning.
 Traffic Officers Bernard Burns, William Mccarthy and James Be- han figured in the apprehension of Carlo as he darted up North Main street on observing Miss LaMonte talking to the police officers. In the chase Carlo is alleged to have attempted to dispose of razor, which he tossed away when it was apparent that the police would capture him.
 Miss LaMonte was walking near Exchange place when she noticed the police officers at police sig nal box. She walked over to them
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
In The Local
 TheaterS
BACK STREET" ADAPTED FROM FANNIE BURSTS SEN SATIONAL STORY BEGINS ENGAGEMENT AT STATE TO- MORROW,

Performances this evening con- clude the engagement at Warmers State of two ace feature pictures. Big City Blues" with Joan Blon- dell and Eric Linden, also "The Vanishing Frontier" with Johnny Mack Brown, Evalyn Knapp. Zasu Pitts and Raymond Hatton.
 Starting tomorrow, Back Street" a screen adaptation of Fannie Hurst's sensational story of women in love, begins four day engage ment. It follows the book faith fully, according to John M. Stahl who wrote the screen adaptation.
 This popular novel follows the lifelong romance between Walter Saxel, a man with wife and. chil- dren, and Ray Schmidt, an unat- tached girl who sacrifices all else to an outiawed love affair. Irene Dunne plays the role of Ray, while John Boles is seen in the character of Saxel.
 .The theme of the story, as pre- sented on the screen,' said Stahl "is exactly the same as in the book. To put it crudely though quite suc- cintly, the principal difference is that in the screen version the man doesn't belch at the table. In an effort to make more tender (and perhaps more understandable) the romance between the two leading characters, we have a certain points modified the theme and the action slightly, so as to remove some of the dispicable qualities of Saxel. While the book rather played up his selfishness and stin- giness. we have attributed his lapses more to thoughtfulness in the screen version, and thus, we think, have made him more the type of man who would hold the heart of such a girl as Ray thro- ughout her lifetime.
 A big de luxe surrounding pro- gram accompanies the feature pre- sentation including Hollywood On Parade" with Olsen & Johnson, George Burns and Oracle Allen. Bing Crosby, Stuart Erwin and other stage and screen favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
FOSTER LOST
 IN THE WEST

Ziegler, III, Sept 2-(U. P) = Franklin County officials began search to-day for William z. Fos- ter. communist candidate for pres-- ident, after he had failed to appear here for a scheduled addI ess last night.
 The thought was expressed that Foster might have been forcibly de- tained. He previously had told Sheriff Browning Robinson that he feared he was "in danger" and asked for protection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
WILL REFER
 GERMAN CLAIM

Paris, Sept 2-CU. P.) = The German demand for arms equality with the allies will be referred to the nations who signed the Yer saiiles peace treaty. the French government decided to-day.
 Premier Herriot will forward the German memorandum to the other 25 Versailles signatories before re- plying to Berlin. Mea.lwhile. the French government will merely ac- knowledge receipt of the Reich's demands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Married" and select short subjects.

Married" and select short subjects.
 Coming tomorrow for one day only is Passport to Hell" also 'The Pocatello Kid." A beautiful woman of mystery-condemned by her husbands father to live in a trop- ical outpost! Here is drama, here is conflict of emotion worthy of Elissa Landi,s fullest expression, an opportunity which is here in the Fox drama, "A Passport to Hell."i See Miss Landi in this frank re- vealment of lass who never learned to lament the fate men handed out to her, but learned to give the gift of herself instead.
 Paul Lpkas, with his distin- guished charm; Warner oland. at his cruel best; Alexander Kirk land, in all his emotional freedom; Donald Crisp. at his superlative height are numbered among the supporting cast which also boasts Earle Foxe, Yola. D'Avril, Vera Morrison, Eve Dennison, Ivan Simpson, finders Van Hayden, Bert Sprotte and William Won Brinken.I It is a dramatic picture of. bared emotions in primal West Africa, NAA SSeS0 " SA0hh AAyO0s -s.a- f-
 The companion feature Is "The Pocatello Kid" featuring that inim T itable cowboy star Ken Maynard who plays dual role, that of the weak sheriff as well as that of his rip-snorting twin brother. NThe picture offers plenty of gun fights, fist fights and wild riding. Inci- dentally, there is just the right amount of romance running through the story.
 This story would seem to be just what the doctor ordexed to make us forget the worries of the de- precision. After watching Maynard do his stuff we felt as though we had fheh world by the tail and could twist 1t as we pleased.
 Also to be shown is the second chapter of "The Shadow of the Eagle" and at the night show an extra added attraction will be the usual Saturday night "Country Store"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Girl Alleges Carlo Threatened
 To Cut Her Up
Accused Runs at Sight of Officers But Is Captured
 After Auto Chase - Cecilia LaMonte, Com-
 plainant, Charges Ex-Sweetheart with Stealing < Purse and Clothing

and complained that she had been robbed and was being followed by a man, who threatened to cut her up, to carve Horseshoe" on her face. "Horseshoes" may be lucky, but they're not nice as facial adorn ments.
 When the young woman pointed Carlo out to the police he started to run. Officers Mccarthy and Burns were in quick pursuit, com mandeering a passing auto. They quickly overlook Carlo and placed him under arrest. Officer Rehan picked up a travelling bag dropped by the accused in the chase. The razor was also found on the side- walk.
 The young couple formerly kept company, but had a quarrel and Carlo was given the air" This morning he called at the home Of the young woman and attempted to walk off with some of her per- sonal effects. She protested, but Carlo threatened herf. She man. aged to leave her home and had reached Exchange place before she had chance to attract the attention of an officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Washington Does
 Not Like Stand Taken By Germany

, Washington, Sept 2.-(UP)- Germany's demand for arms equal ity with her neighbors and her threat to withdraw from the league of nations appeared today to have slowed the pace toward arms limi- tation, according to some Wash ington observers.
 Responsible American opinion IS primarily interested in reducing armaments. Any move by Germany tending to increase armaments would make bad impression here. It is felt that the solution or the armaments problem should come through improved feeling and con- fidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02
Terrible POle' Is Found Killed and
 Tied in Auto

Chicago, Sept 2.-UP)-The body of Walter Zwolinski, 27, known as the Terrible Pole" in the Back O the Yards gang pre- cincts. was found today in the tonneau of an automobile, trussed and with bulletin through the back of the head, few blocks from where he lived.
 Zwolinskiled a defection a few months ago from Edward (Spike) O'Donnelrs gang and since had seized a considerab ble stretch of the profitable Back O. the Yards terri tory as his own domain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-02

Several tentative reports were made by subcommittee chairmen at the meeting of the American Legion convention committee last evening. Chairman Ellis F. Phelan expressed his appreciation for the work done by the committees and for the help given by individuals and organizations outside the le-