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Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
Another Screen
Romance Ended

HOLLYWOOD. Feb. Is. U.P)-
Jack Pickford, film actor, and his
wife, the former Mary Mulherne,
New York beauty, have separated
and contemplate divorce, it was re-
vealed today.
1T is true that Jack and I have
parted Mrs. Pickford said, but re-
ferred other questions to her at
torney. she is staying at a Holly
wood hotel, where she registered
under an assumed name a week ago
on her return from q visit to New
York.
Pickford, a brother of Mary Pick
ford, left his Beverly Hills home
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
Burglar VIII Be
Able To Smoke

One burglar at least is well
equipped with pipes today, for l3
of the tobacco burning instruments
and one box of candy were stolen
last night in a burglary of the
San Luis pool hall on Broadway,
while the proprietor of the pool
hall was in a kitchen at the rear,
cooking.
The burglar went about his work
quietly. for he did not attract the
attention OF the man working
nearby, even when ne broke the
glass of a show case to get the
pipes. Nothing else was missed.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
HOarded Dollars
To Be Coaxed Out

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. UP 49,
Col. Frank Knox of Chicago, di-
rector of President Hoover's anti
boarding campaign, formally an
nounced at the White House today
that bond issue to provide "a
safe and secure substitute for cur
rency' would be offered by the
federal treasury to coax hidden
dollars back into circulation.
Colonel Knox, after comforting
with Doctor Hoover, said that "a
quick campaign within the next
few weeks was planned along the
lines of the Liberty loan drives
during the war
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
THREE TURNIPS IN ONE

ATLEE. Va (U.P>-A three -in-one
lmnip. grown by II, D. Borkey. is
a typical dry weather turnip. Start
ing normal growth, a dry spell
checked it. then came rain and the
turnip took on new life Another
dry spell again halted its growth.
followed by rain. which rounded
out the top Of the turnip.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
GOLD MEDAL
RECIPES HELP
TO HOUSEWIFE

Alice Bradley, principal Of
Farmers School of Cookery, Bos-
ten; Sarah Field Splint, director,
department of foods, McCal's mag
azine; Nancy Doris, food editor,
New York News-these arc a few
of the famous cooking experts who
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
Safeway Free Cooking School Sessions Will End

and is living in a Hollywood apart
ment.
They were r:arried at Del Monte.
August 1890. Pickford has been
married twice before Olive Thom-
as. who died in Paris, was his first
wife, and Marily Miller his second.
They were divorced.
The present Mrs. Pickford for
merly played in the ziegfeld Fol-
lies. New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
SEAWEED GAS DROPS FIREMEN

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. U.P1 -
Firemen battling flames which
swept furniture building dropped
one after another, overcome by
strange gas. Investigation revealed
it resulted from burning of furni-
ture stuffing made from seaweed,
to which salt still adhered.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
RECIPES USED
BY EXPERT AT
COOKING SCHOOL

Among the at
tractive recipes
offered at this
mornings ses-
scion of [ h c
Safeway Cook
ing school are
{ h e following
demonst 7 a t e d
by Miss B. Edna
Calvin, instruct
or in charge.
Prize White
Layer Cake
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
YALE GETS STEINMETZ DESK

NEW HAVEN, Conn. U.P>-The
time-scarred desk at which Charles
Proteus Steinmetz, electrical wiz
ard of the General Electric COM
pany, used to stand-not sit-has
been presented to Yale by Prof.
Robert E. Doherty, former assist
ant of the scientist.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
RAzORrIsH NEW DELICACY

HYANNIS, Mass. U.Pl-The raz-
orfish, humble member of the clam
clan, is enjoying a sudden and in
explicable squirt of popularity on
Cape Cod. once sneered at by
fish fanciers as unfit for the Amer
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-18
ROYAL FAMILY KEPT ON Go

LONDON. U.Pl - Over 300 en-
gagementS were carried out by
members Of the royal family dur
ing 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

inal charges arising out of mis-
conduct of his steamship and
money forwarding agency on Bank
street. Detective Alling left Water
bury around 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
The ship is expected to take six
days in arriving in Plymouth, Eng
land, from where he will journey
to London.
In presenting his Identification
papers to British authorities, De-
tective Alling will mark the first
international extradition proceed
ings ever attempted from the local
courts. He will be required to
show the warrant signed by Presi-
dent Hoover, the papers signed by
Governor Cross of Connecticut, pa
pers signed by the secretary of
state of the United States and the
warrant issued from the local su-
perior court, signed by Judge
Newell Jennings.
The trip is expected to take
about four or five weeks before
Russo is brought to Waterbury. 1t
will mark Russo's fourth trip
trip across the Atlantic since he
left Waterbury a year ago after
his "bank" closed. He crossed the
Atlantic three times after leaving
Waterbury, once to Italy; from
Italy to Mexico and from Mexico
to England.
Bank authorities discovered a
shortage of nearly 100000 in his
books after he left town. A search
for him was conducted across
seven countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
SUBDUE C0L0RED BELLE
LIBRARIANS MET
in MIDDLETOWN
Staff of Silas Bronson of
This City Represented
By Four Members
ALL DAY SESSION

The Misses Alice Brown, Alice
McEvoy, Mary HARRY and Mary
Burke of the Silas Bronson Library
staff attended the Connecticut Pub
lie Library committee group meet
ing in Wallingford Wednesday. The
session was an all-day affair, but
the first named of the local dele
gates was the sole representative at
both morning and afternoon gath
erings, the others remaining only
for the morning session.
Approximately 81 librarians and
assistants from all parts of the
state attended the conference,
waterbury, Ansonia, Branford,
Meriden, Hamden, New Haven,
New Britain, Middletown, Hart
ford, Woodbridge, Shelton, Ches-
ter, East Haven and West Haven
being represented.
The session was opened by Mrs
Robert r. Miner, president of the
Wallingford Library association.
who presented Mrs Belle IA. john
son, state librarian, who presided
over the remainder Of the session.
Among the speakers at the ses-
sions were: Miss Margaret jack
son, of Hoyt Library, Kingston,
Penn; G.. Brown, Of the New Hav-
en- Public Library; Mrs Theodore
Pratt, Of the South Glastonbury
Library; and Miss Madeline Clish
Of the New Britain Public Library.
The librarians made visit during
the afternoon to the Andrew Mel
Ion Library at Choate and Lyman
Hall High School Library. Lun-
cheon was served at the st PauPs
Parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
Madge jackson
Under Bonds For
WELDING Knife
Jessie Harvey Taken to Hospital With Painful Cuts
Assaiant Served Six. Months in 1928 for Similar
Affair Husband Broke Wife's Rib With Punch

Madge jackson, rs, colored, OF
22s Abbott avenue, displayed q
temperamental mood last evening
and 1t took I'VE cops to hold her
powder puff and Madge, too. After
the police removed Jessie Harvey.
20, OF 30 Bishop street to st Mary's
hospital for extensive repairs,
Madge was locked UP on the
charge of assault. She is being
held under bonds of $4,000 pend
ing Jessie's recovery.
ON March %, 1928 someone
made the same Madge a little
peeved and she did little slash
inr with a knife or a razor. She
served six months in jail for that
little incident.
Late last evening Madges and
Jessie had little argument near
229 Abbott avenue and 1t was al
most necessary to call out the re-
serves. 1t was no hair-pulling
contest or an exchange of uncom-
plimentary names. 1t was a bat
tie royal. Apparently during the
melee Madge resorted to the use
of a knife for Jessie was sure cut
UP. She had deep missions on the
head, neck and about the arms.
She suffered the loss of consider
able blood before the police sucI
ceeded in getting her into the hos
pital.
That Madge received some at
tention from the police is appar-
ent from official records. Her ar
rest IL credited. to Sergeant Henry
johnson and Patrolmen Murphy.
Gafvey, Griffin and McKenna. SO
many telephone calls were sent
into police headquarters concern
ing the battle that two cars of the
motor patrol were sent to the
scene.
At st Mary's hospital to-day 1t
was stated that the condition OF
Jessie was not serious. but that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
GIANT AIRSHIP
TAKING SHAPE

Akron, O., (UP)-A giant, gaunt
sksleton of framework is rapidly
shaping up into what will be the
UQ. s. s. Macon, sister ship of the
u. s. s. Akron. worlds largest air.
ship.
Workmen are swiftly proceeding
on the duralumin skeleton which
has attained a length of more
than $50 feet. The sixth main
frame has been raised into posi-
ton and crews are now engaged
in constructing the giant fms to
which will be attached the NOV
able control surfaces.
Crews are making faster prog
ress on the Macon than was
achieved on the Akron because of
their previous experience. Both
design and construction are iden-
teal on the two ships. The point
of procedure, however, is differ
ent. Construction work on the
Akron was carried forward from
amidship to the hull first. On the
Macon, crews are proceeding from
amidship to the stern before con-
structing the forward part Of the
ship.
The Macon will have three keels.
or "gangways," which are being
installed as work progresses on
the hull. One keel lies along the
bottom center line of the airship;
the other two, on each side In q
line with the engines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
A "BEGGAR"-
WITH S32,917!

Newark, N. j., April 2O.-Bal-
ancing the budget may be a ma
tional problem, but for a quarter
of a century it has been a simple
matter in the household of Tony
Misiak.
Tony spent what Mrs Tony
earned-and what he earned he
saved!
That was the explanation which
he gave when $S2,917 in crisp
banknotes was found in his rag
gcd, patched clothing after police
had arrested him here the other
day on a charge of begging.
His shoes were worn through.
his clothes were almost falling
away, and he had holes in nearly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

her wounds were of painful ma
|ture.
The accused was also marked in
the scrimmage, but she refused to
credit the souvenirs to her OPP
poilent Jessie. She got them in
another fight with her sister earl
Ter in the evening, she explained.
1t sure was a tough night for
Madge.
Edward J. Zugus,. 20, of 9 South
Leonard street was fined 500 and
costs on the charge of keeping
liquor with intent to sell. He was
arrested by Patrolman Daniel j.
Carson and. the emergency squad.
Although SIS of the fine was re-
mitted Zugus claimed that he was
not in a position to pay. "Busi-
ness has been terrible" he ex-
planned to court officials. To save
himself from being taken to Jail
this morning the young man filed
notice Of appeal to the court of
common pleas.
The case Of Stanley valechko,
46, of 1908 Bank street was con-
tinued until April 28th. He was
arrested last evening and charged
with operating q motor vehicle
while under the influence of liquor.
Zigmunt Strikolis, 81, of 699
North Riverside street, was
charged with assault. His wife al
legged that he has been drinking
necessarily for weeks. On one oc-
casion he tore a gas range from
its mornings and threw it into the
yard. He became peeved a few
days ago and punched her in the
side, fracturing rib. The court
was presented with medical testi-
mony that Strikolis should be sent
away as he is an alcoholic addict.
The court continued the case for
a week to permit relatives to make
arrangement for his treatment. He
Is under orders not to return to
his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
WISE AUDIENCE
EASIER TO FOOL
WITH TRICKS
Brainy Persons Deceived
More Quickly By
Magic

New York-The more intelli-
gent the audience the easier it is
for the magician to mystery them,
according to John Mulholland, one
Of the foremost OF present day
prestidigitators.
He believes magic is designed to
fool the brain, not the eye. and
that an angle mind will furnish
the details of a mystery which the
magician has only suggested. In
his new book. Quicker Than the
Eye" Mulholland discusses every
thing from floating women to
sword swallowing, but, true to the
ethics and code of all conjurers,
does not give the solution to a
single trick.
Fails to Explain Tricks.
ITO explain how a magician
does his tricks would Immediately
cause people to lose interest in
them" he says. Audiences en-
JOY their illusions and to shatter
grunted. 1t would be as annoy
ing to most people as to learn OF
a feeling of hatred between the
hero and heroine of their favorite
romantic play"
Mulholland doesn't think magic
has changed much In the last zoo
years, but he sees decided change
In the magician. who has changed
from man who used to perform
In the public room Of the inn to q
professional who owns his own
theater. The technique has been
greatly improved since the days
when at took almost as much
courage to watch magic show AZ
Il did 70 perform one"
Frntcrnnlisrn.
But the strong fraternalism be-
tween members Of the profession
10 stiil the same. The way masl-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

clans of one land offer hospitality
to magicians Of another land is
astonishing to the average lay
man.
Were a lawyer or a doctor to
call In foreign country on q man
OF his own profession he would
be terated about the same as any
other foreigner. This is not so
with magicians. II In a foreign
country you announce to a ma.
gician you too are q man Of magic
he will almost Immediately ask II
YOU need money. II you have q
place to stay and will you have
your next meal with him.
Magic 10 the public property OF
all magicians and when you realise
thousands Of magicinns have
know these secrets for years and
yet they are still mysteries TO the
public II may be seen how care.
fully they are guarded"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

rection of William J. CLASSIFY. In
rehearsal for several weeks the
members Of the cast are prepared
to present one of the finest anna
teur juvenile entertainments ever
shown in the city.
All the members of the cast are
under 16 years of age but handle
their respective parts like veter-
ans. Among the entertainers are
Bill Feeley, Margie Glynn, Ran
dali Mccarthy, James Corrigan,
Dot Smith, Joseph Leggett, Charles
Bedell,, Edward Kelley, Edward
Corrigan, Harold Schaler. Francis
Grove, McKenna Brothers, Fran
els Carr and Dolly Carroll.
Edward F. Keenan,, well known
physical instructor and minstrel
man, is leader of the club. The
proceeds are to be directed for
vacation camp funds and to pur-
chase athletic equipment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
LOWELL LOSES
OLD LANDMARK

Lowell, Mass, (UP)-Lowel has
lost a Landmark closely linked
with the career of Major George
Washington Whistler, famed faith
er Of James Mcneil Whistler the
noted artist.
The historic Lowell machine
shop, until recently unit of the
Saco-Lowell shops, has been RACED
SO owners of the land will no
longer be obliged to pay taxes on
the Anticipated and unused build
ing.
1t was in that building. more
than a century ago, that the elder
Whistler prepared himself to be-
come a highly decorated friend of
the Gear of Russia-to be the pro-
jector of the straightaway st
Petersburg Moscow line over
which fast expresses still speed
between Leningrad and the Soviet
metropolis.
In 1885 Major Whistler, chief
engineer at the Lowell shop. placed
on the rails the first locomotive
built here. 1t was to have been
called 1.-THE Jackson" as a COM
pliment to- the founder of the rail-
road. However, another Jackson,
democrat, happened to be presi-
dent of the United States, and
Lowell was Wing town. So Ma
jor Whistler deemed it wise to
change the name of the locomo-
tive, and hec allied it THE Pat
rick"
PARIS ia endaavorino m con,haf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
Waterbury Day
Complete Success
Competing Merchants Pleased With Business Done
Yesterday

Waterbury Day was pronounced
a success from every angle follow
ing a survey taken among As mer-
chants participating in the event
yesterday, by the Chamber of Com
merce. A statement concerning the
project was issued today by John
E. Bulger, beneral chairman and
Charles j. Allen. chairman of ar
rangements, as follows:
"a survey taken among As mer-
chants participating in Waterbury
Day., representing practically all
lines OF business pronounced the
day a success. This number is a
good cross-section of those particle
pating. Three of the number stated
their receiptes at 6 o'clock ex-
ceeded those Of last year, 38 stated
their business was very good but
not equal to their enormous sales
on the Octobed 22nd Waterbury
Day and four merchants said their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
Judgment for
the Defendant
Decision Handed Down
To-day By Judge

Judgment in favor of the de-
PENDANT is made in a decision
handed down in the superior court
to-day by Judge Arthur F. Ellis in
the damage suit of the Peerless
Bread and Machine Co against
Miner, Read & Tullock and others.
The plaintiff sued to recover for
payment of bread baking and
other bakery equipment the de-
fendant held.
The complaint alleged the arti-
cles were sold to the Montesi Bak-
cry Co and were later acquired by
the defendants. Judge Ellis finds
tho plaintiff did not have sufficient
evidence to support its claim and
awarded the issues in favor OF the
defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

ed" said w. d. Healy of the Hart
ford House staff. These men are
given a bed and meals haircut,
and required to manicure their
finger-nails and shine their shoes.
We insist that a job seekers APP
pearance be mmaculate-that he
wears a neat, starched collar, a
bright tie. and as neat and attrac-
tive suit and hat as We can sup
ply"
Hartford House even found a
place for an expert In handling
snakes. by canvassing the Zoos Of
the country. But much as the
country needs q magician. this Y
NJ. c. A. organization was unable
to find employment for q man ex-
ceptionally gifted In pulling coins
out OF strange pockets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
Police Rushed
to Prospect
Wild Goose Chase After
Alleged Disabled
Plane

Reports that an aeroplane had
crashed to the ground near Pros
pect caused members of the police
motor patrol to race in the direc-
ton of Prospect at noon hour to-
day. The police aided by residents
of Prospect and many volunteer
assistants searched in vain. but
failed to find any trace of the
plane.
The authorities were unable to
trace the source of the reports or
even to verify the claim that an
aeroplane had been seen in that
section of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

sales were only fair. 1t was not
expected that the day would be
quite as successful as the previous
waterbury, Day" in cash returns
as prices are SO much lower than
they were in October. One must
also remember that the prices on
fall and winter merchandise are
so much greater than on spring
and summer merchandise such as
coats. blankets, furs, etc. All con-
cerned with the day are very we'll
pleased with reports. Many of
course, who are employed up to
S or o'clock will make their pur-
chases between and 8 o'clock.
The result of these sales could not
be included in the o'clock report"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
FUNERALS

The funeral Of Mrs Mary j. Dill
lane will take place Tomorrow
morning at 8:15 o'clock from the
home, SIC East Main street to the
Sacred Heart church where SOL
emn mass of requiem will be cele-
brated at 8 o'clock. Burial will be
in new st Joseph's cemetery.
The funeral of Truman Messick
was held this morning at 8.15 O..
clock from the Mulville Funeral
home. 27O West Main street to 81
Michaels church where solemn
mass Of requiem was celebrated at
o'clock by Rev John Hayes as
sisted by Rev DR. John Loughran
ana Rev Peter DAILY. Burial was
in new st Joseph's cemetery with
committal services by Father DAILY.
The pallbearers were William,
George and Louis Smith, Elmer
Trask, Raymond Stenson and
Frank Wearing.
Funeral services for Sherman
Kipp will be held this evening at
o'clock at the Mulville funeral
home, 270 West Main street, Rev
DR. John N. Lewis ofiiciating. Bur-
ial will be in Wurtenburg, N. T.,
tomorrow.
The funeral Of Mrs Giovanni
Sgrillo will be held from the home,
334 South Leonard street to-mor-
row morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our
Lady OF Lourdes church where a
solemn mass OF requiem Will be
celebrated at 8 o'clock. Burial will
be In Calvary cemetery.
The funeral of Miss Carrie E.
Morse was held this afternoon at
2 o'clock with services at the Al
derson Funeral Home by Rev w.
Moreton Owen. Burial was in
Piantsville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

Denmark has banned the making
OF street shoes Of imitation leather.
Factories in Australia are again
increasing IN number.
Small automobiles are becoming
popular IN British Malaga.
Belgium IL considering a gen.
eral tariff increase ~ is per cent.
Government expenditures In
British Malaga are being reduced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
JOBLESS FIND
LOST MORALE

New York, (UP)-Bargains In
exceptional men, whom they have
habiiitated in appearance and NOR
ale are being offered by the Hart
ford House branch. OF the Y. M.
c. A. here and finding ready ac-
ceptance among employers. The
experiment has resulted IN the Or
Eanization placing an average OF IS
destitute men every week In Jobs
which pay from two 10 six thou
sand dollars a year.
men OF character definite
training and education are select
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

For the first time the Drumm
battery electric train took its place
recently on the regular suburban
passenger service between Dublin
and Wicklow, Irish Free State.
Found in the street at Ports
mouth, England, with her clothes
in flames, six-year old Ethel New
man was rushed on a fire engine
to q hospital, where she died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
HALTS HIICH-HIKERS

The fellow who throws a thumb
in a familiar gesture and cries the
query: Coin DOWN" is a recog-
nized evil of modern highway traf-
fic. The nuisance has led to wide
action, private and public.f Many
vehicles now bear the answer to
the question, in advance of it's ask
ing, in the placard "No Riders"
The state itself. through the gen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

eral assembly, recognized the me-
mace of the practice and asking for
tides to-day must be performed
from off the travelled portion of
the road. He who begs ride must
watch out for his own safety. Stay
off the road. Don't put yourself
in danger. Thank you.-The Con-
necticut Department of Motor We
hicleS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
Alling Sails For
Russo's Custody
Goes Out Tonight for London to Bring Alleged
Embezzler Back to City

County Detective Roland G.
Alling was all set to sail aboard
the s. s. France this evening from
New York, bound for England, to
bring back Alfonso Russo to Wa
terbury where he will face GRIM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends. relatives and neighbors in
and woodbury. for their sympathy
and kindness shown US during our
recent bereavement, the death of
our beloved wife and daughter,
j. c. WARNER,
MRS MARY KENNEDY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
'COmites Club
Show Tonight
CLASSIFY Directs Production
at Central YMCA

All roads lead tonight to the
Central Y. M. C. A. where the
Comites Club, inter-club of the Y
will present its first annual min
strel show and dance under the d.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22

every pocket except the one in
which he carried his money. Ac-
cording to NIisiak, he earns $40 a
week-as ''peddler"-and has
saved $S2,917 since he married in
1904 and made a pact with his
wife that she should support him
through her job as q laundress.
my wife gave me quarter
every day to buy cigarettes" Tony
explained without blushing.
Recently the Misiaks separated,
and Tony drew his money out of
the bank ito buy real estate" ...
Part OF his purchases, police
said, were two bottles of gin al
legged to have been found on his
person. So he was booked on an
additional charge Of liquor possess
sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-22
MASS NOTICE

FALLON--A months mind mass of
requiem will be celebrated Satur-
day morning at 8 o'clock at st
ThomaS's church for the repose Of
NUY-A months mind mass Of
requiem will be celebrated Mon
day morning at 7:30 o'clock at st
Francis Xavier church, for the re-
pose Of the soul OF the late. Mrs
Cafhsrine Ney.