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The Washington times., 1932-07-29
Offered to Prove 1t

Offered to Prove 1t
Reasonable or not, my
friends, here's the story that
was told to me the other night.
It came from a gentleman who
offered to take me to some
official building downtown and
prove his case, via the official
document route. I declined
with thanks, telling him at the
same time that if I had to
have official documents to prove
all my stories, I'd be in some
thing of a devilish mess. as we
English never say. Ladies and
gentlemen-I hope-here is the
yarn:
Some two years ago, two
young gentlemen of high social
rank sat in a fashionable speak
easy with two young ladies of
equal, Smart-set distinction.
The four of them talked of
many things and, for no reason
at all, the conversation sud-
denly veered to the subject of
traffic on Fifth Avenue.
Il wish 1 could do big
things" observed one lady. Il
mean, really big things. 1 wish
I had the power to move other
human beings-or to stop them
from moving if I wished. Do
you folks follow me, or am 1
wasting my fragrance on the
speakeasy air?"
Her boy friend-aged "a and
so tired of it all-finished his
eighth mint julep and looked
up slowly.
Il follow you, my DEAR" he
observed. Il have been follow
ing you for years. What you
ere doing is expressing an
urge-and if it's not an urge,
it's indigestion.
I'VE were speaking of Fifth
Avenue traffic, although God
knows why. You suddenly state
that you wish you had the
power to stop and start other
human beings. In other words,
you would like to be big enough
to control Fifth Avenue traffic
at your will. Am I right, or am
I WrCng?"
The Washington times., 1932-07-29

makers are pre-
pared to take
a cut every
body's doing it.
The question is
how much? AS
for the stage
hands, tn e r
pay slash is be-
ing discussed in
New York con-
ferenceS. The
managerial pro-
posal is SO per
cent for stage
hands, but it
will not b e
1 b a 1 high.
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
She S a Hit

Wynne Gibson, who has Just
registered a tremendous per-
sonal hit opposite George Ban.
croft in Lady and Gent" is the
probable choice for the leading
feminine role in I'm Fugitive"
which is scheduled to enter pro-
duction at the Warner studios
early next month. Paul NUM-
will be the star of this produc.
ton,
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
Boulevard Talk

What former well-known lead
ing man is repenting in leisure
his outburst of temperament in
the locker-room of a local golf
club? Becoming incensed at a
trifle, he shouted his intent to
resign. The president of the club
happened to be there. Also a
quorum of the board of directors.
They went into a huddle and ac-
cepted the resignation before the
actor could change his mind.
Claire Windsor was dancing at
the Cocoanut Grove the other eve
ming with Guy Loomis, jr., of New
York. At the same table were
Joan Marsh and Jimmy Miskin.
Clara Bow and Rex Bell also
dropped in for a few hours.
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
Olympic Games
Have Keyed-Up
Hollywood
BY HARRISON CARROLL
copyright, 1882. King Features
Syndicate, Incl

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, July 30.
Sport-loving Hollywood is keyed
up to a high pitch of interest in
the Olympic games.
The motion picture people have
subscribed an entire section of
seats in the big stadium here and
will crowd to practically all the
events. Special favorites with the
film crowd will be the colorful
opening day ceremony, the eques-
trian, diving, swimming and box
ing events.
Some stars have specialized in
terests. Douglas Fairbanks, for
instance, will be a keen follower
of the fencing competition, while
Jean Hersholt, once a champion
bicycle rider in Denmark, is en-
thusiastic over his countrymen's
chances of winning the cross
country cycle race.
Hollywood shelters many we'll
known athletes of former days.
Playing bits around the studios
is Jim Thorpe, who won the pen
tathlon and decathlon in the 1921
Olympics and also placed second
in the high jump. True, he was
disqualified on his return, but it
was the greatest individual tri-
umph ever won in the history Of
the games.
Tom Tyler, Universal Western
star, was a weight-lifting cham
pion in 1924, and Johnny Weis-
muller, of course, has held dozens
of world records in swimming.
Winners of lesser note include
George O'Brien, who was light
heavyweight boxing champion Of
the Pacific Fleet; Weldon Hey
burn. who was Southern intercol-
legiate diving champion; Victor
McLaglen, who was a fairly we'll
known boxer; Chuck Lewis doug
Fairbanks trainer), who qualified
in the Pentathlon tryouts for the
last Olympics; any number of all
American football players, and
here's one that may surprise you
-Sari Martha, who took med2ls
for ice-skating and diving in
Switzerland.
The best place to see the stars
during the next two weeks will be
at any Olympic event.
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
Ties Up Traffic

WndG 5 your PAdA' OCOA &C.
asked his pal.
How should I know?" re-
piled George, easily. I'VE have
plenty of time. Do you expect
me to think of everything in
one afternoon"
All that night, on a vast es-
tate on Long Island, George and
Jack sat talking. Finally, around
5 in the morning, their plans
were complete. It was his papa's
estate, and George had the right
to do practically as he willed.
He routed the six gardeners and
three of the buffers out of bed
and gave each of them very
definite instructions.
Were going into New York
on very special mission" he
told them. you will put on
your oldest clothes, as well as a
set of overalls. You are not to
shave today. And nobody is to
wear a tie or a collar. I trust
have made myself clear"
Shortly before 7 o'clock that
same morning, a group Of II
laborers appeared on Fifth Ave
nue., in the twenties. All of
them were armed with picks,
shovels, lunch boxes and the
usual paraphernalia of the Ia
borer. The leaders, Of course,
were George and Jack-and the
other nine men were the gar
deners and buffers from the
Long Island estate.
Under the expert guidance OF
the two leaders, the "laborers"
very coolly proceeded to close
off an entire block. They
placed the necessary boards at
each end-and hung crudely
lettered "detour" signs over the
boards. Then, walking to the
center of the block, they delib-
erately began to dig a ditch
across Fifth Avenue!
Ruse Is Discovered
They tell me that. had you
been there, you would have
sworn that everything was on
the up and up. The two trat-
fic officers nodded to the Ia
borers and took everything for
granted, They detoured all
cars either east or west during
the entire day as the "laborers"
tore up Fifth Avenue just as
nicely as you please.
During the afternoon. the
girls walked by. George walked
over with his pick and began
to chop a private little ditch
for them.
do you see any traffic pass
ing here?" he asked in a low
voice.
mo" replied the girls.
who wins the bet?"
you do"
"Then beat it," was his final
statement. wen call you later"
When they left that night,
George and Jack hung lanterns
on each end of the block. And
you can believe it or not, my
friends, but the city didn't get.
wise to what had happened un-
til traffic had been stopped on
that portion of Fifth Avenue for
two full days!
The Washington times., 1932-07-29

Probably compromise ueaTeT zU
per cent than 33.
One regular reader of this
column calls attention to the
fact that one-half of the team of
Laurel and Hardy is English and
should be included in England'S
gift to films. I wish 1 could
agree, but the team of Laurel
and Hardy to me is an awful
screen bore, their comedy gags
labored, obvious and generally too
silly.
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
Dick Bennett Is
Mild Actor
NOWADAYS
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

Midsummer musings Of a theat.
rical scribe:
Again the Washington man.
ayers are pow-woWing with the
musicians over the new contracts
and wage scale. The melody
The Washington times., 1932-07-29
To Play Senator

Donald Cook will play the role
of the idealistic young United
States Senator in Columbia's
Washington Merry -Go-Round."
The Washington times., 1932-07-29

particularly important at the
moment. Permit me merely to
tell you, therefore, that the bet
was finally made. 1t was $1,000
even that George-who made
the original suggestion-and his
friend Jack would, on the fol-
lowing day, do something that
would stop traffic on a section
of Fifth Avenue from 8 in
the morning until 6 at night.
It wasn't the size of the bet.
The four of them could have
wagered 100 times that sum
without their fathers feeling it.
1t was the principle of the
thing, as we society people
never say. After promising to
phone the young ladies as soon
as traffic was first stopped,
the two young men went on
their way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
LOCAL DRIVER IS HELD LIABLE FOR
 FATAL ACCIDENT
Coroner Phelan of Bridge
 port Holds Philip Kos
 b0tchnick of Plaza Ave- nue as Responsible for Crash at Stamford in Which Two Were Killed

Bridgeport, Conn. Nov 25.-(UP) Coroner John J. Phelan to-day held one Waterbury truck driver criminally responsible for the death of two others in a collision between two trucks at Stamford on Nov 16.
 He asserted Harry Fitch, negro driver of one of the trucks, was driving recklessly when his .ve- hicle crashed into the cab of a machine driven by Philip Kob0tch- nick, 24. and Mario Lago, both of Waterbury,, on the Boston Post road.
 Kobotchnick was an official of the New England Banana company and resided at 124 Plaza avenue. He was we'll known student and athlete of Crosby high school. Lago resided on South Wilson street.
 The two youths were returning home from New York city when the collision with a truck owned by the Grove Transporting com pany of this city took place. Fitch resides at SOP North Main street. He claimed in his statements to Coroner Phelan that he had pulled out of line to avoid a milk truck that was parked on one side of the highway. The head-on. crash was so great as to crush the cab of the truck containing the two men. KoNotchnick died within few minutes. Lago fingered for two days. NJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
Permission Given By
 Superior Court To
 Sell $51, ,OOO Worth
They Consist of Eight Canadian Bonds Which Are Among Assets of Trust Co Sale Price Would Be $44,0l0 Which Is in Excess of Appraisal REFUNDING PLAN
 ON SOME OTHERS

Permission to sell $51, ,000 worth of bonds of eight Canadian Pro- vinces included among the assets of the Merchants Trust was grant, ed the receiver for the local Trust Company by Judge Alfred c. Bald- win in superior court today. The present market quotations on the bonds fix the sale price at $44,010. Their appraised value is $36,730. Attorney Francis T. Reeves, coun- sel for the receiver stated it would be an advantageous proposition to sell the bonds now, inasmuch as the sale price would be in excess of the appraisal value.
 Permission to adopt a refunding plan as suggested by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Go of whose bonds the Merchants Trust Co has $25,000 worth, was granted by Judge Baldwin also. The railroad Company is unable to meet the re- demption of the bond in January and has suggested 8 plan wherein it will pay half the amount. $12,50O in cash secured a loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corp, and offer s12,500 in new bonds paying six per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25

AsheWlle, N. c. Nov 25-(UP) )- Investigation of Colonel Raymond : Robins long lapse of memory dis closed to-day that authorities were uncertain about only two of the total of 80 days, he was affected, and they. have about concluded they know where he was on those two days. X
 The widely known prohibition crusader disappeared on September 8 while on his way to Washington to confer with PreGdent Hoover. He was found at Whittier. N C., last week, and brought here. He left by automobile for an unknown destination "wednesday night, his memory restored. i
 Authorities now believe that Colonel Robins was here on Sep- tember 4, and that he came direct by train from New York. This Is borne out by weli-founded report that he left here by bus Septem- Der 5.
 As traced by investigators, Colonel Robins travels from Sep- !tember to September t9 the day he reached Whittier. were as fol- lows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
DEMOCRATS TO ! START BEER AND
 FARM RELIEF
Leaders Believe That Beer Will Be Running By Jan 1 Under the Present Plans
By LYLE c. WILSON nited ToresS SfaR rorresuondenfl

(UnltcQ frcSS stan COrTeSpOnoeutI
 Washington, Nov 25.-(UP) Democratic congressional leaders are seeking a short session beer taxation-farm relief program in an effort to avoid an extra session of the new congress next spring.
 Although President Elect Roose- welt is said to be virtually convinc- ed that a special session will be necessary, some democratic lead-l CTS here have told him 1t might be politically disastrous. They cite the runaway tactics of the Hoover special session in the spring of 1929 as an example Of what might fol- low an early call next year.
 If there must be special ses- sion, the older party heads would prefer that it begin in the late summer or early autumn. But in order to avoid an early special session the democrats must in the next fortnight produce a definite program and within three months they must enact it. Otherwise pres- sure for special session probably would be too strong to resist.
 The most urgent problem is fed eral revenue. The treasury deficit promises to exceed $1,000.000.000
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
HOLY CROSS COACH
 TO-DAY ABANDONED
 HIS COLLEGE SUIT
Capt John J. McEwen Was Afraid He Might Hurt the Chances of Team in the Game With Bos= ton College Saturday

Worcester. Mas, Nov .25.-(UP) John J. McEwan. sus- pended head football coach of Holy Cross college, today abandoned his legal battle to retain his post so he could direct his team in its ob- jective game. against Boston college tomorrow.
 Counsel for McEwan and for the college, at a conference, agreed to postpone until lon or before December ,12" the hearing of his bill in equity to have the court restrain the college trustees from with him in carrying out his duties in accordance with his contract to serve as coach un- til the end of 1883.
 Originally this hearing was to eventtof a court decision favorable have been held today so that in to McEwan he would be able to di- rect his team against Boston coll lege tomorrow.
 After further consideration this morning, however. both McEwan and representatives of the college agreed that it would require too much time te~pfop peFlya~introduce all evidence to make possible de- 5cision before tomorrow's game. Rather than do anything that might harm his teams cause in its objective game of the season, Me- Evan said, he would put over hearing of his case
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
THANKSGIVING DAY OBSERVED
 IN WATERBURY
Family Gatherings Every- where and Troubles of Present Day Were Fora gotten for ia Time
 Business Suspended

waterbury presented a real hcli- day aspect yesterday as all of it's residents observed Thanksgiving day. Troubles were forgotten for the time being. while bountiful feasts were enjoyed. Business was suspended, factories and schools were closed and. generally speak ing, everything came to a standstill in Waterbury yesterday so that everybody might fittingly observe the holiday. Special services were held in the churches and during the day athletic events were en- joyed, followed, by dances and parties last night. The weather conditions were ideal.
 Through the efforts of the local organizations, everybody in the citly had something extra to put on the table yesterday in observance of Thanksgiving day. On the majority of tables in the city the main dish was turkey
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
HOUSE LEADER
 RAINEY CAUGHT BY BOGUS STOCK
Admitted at Hearing of Two Promoters That He Was Done Out of ST. 800 in Deal

New York, Nov 25--UP)- Representative Henry T. Rainey, democratic floor leader, revealed from the witness stand in federal court to-day that glib salesman had induced him to purchase St. 500 Of worthless stock certificates.
 He testified as a surprise wit ness in the second trial of Lynn p. Wolfe and Murray H. of, promot- CTS, charged with using the mails to defraud investors of an amount estimated by the government at $1,7OO,000. They operated the southern Cities Supply corporation.
 Rainey disclosed that even after he had grown suspicious of the companys merits he was convinced anew by a letter from Wolfe who allegedly used his position as ac- .countant for the Pulitzer estate to insinuate himself into high social and political circles.
 The congressman said he wrote back that he felt you are going to make a success of it'' but re- fused to purchase any more stock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
LABOR MEN ARE BACK AGAIN IN
 CONVENTION
Insurgent Movement Col Iapsed They Quit Ait CT They Were Denied Hearing Wednesday

< Cincinnati. O.. Nov 25-(UP)- Delegates to the American Fedora ton of Labor convention returned to deliberations today after the collapse of an ''insurgent" move ment and Thanksgiving day re- cess.
 Special church services were at- tended by the labor leaders Thurs day.
 Discussions of acute problems fac ing labor were continued, before the assembly by experts in techni- cal, Industrial and economic fields while tile. solutions completed their reports for presentation.
 The .'Ieft wing group. known as the New York committee for unemployment relief, dispersed after they were denied hearing late Wednesday. Police guards were strengtehend when the group marched to the convention hall, carrying demands for setting aside payments of dues of needy mem bers, reductions of federal salaries and unemployment insurance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
New Canaan Boy Was Instantly
 Killed To-day

New Canaan, Conn, Nov 25.-- (UP)- Arthur Hesse, IS, was killed instantly today when shotgun passed across brook to him by Claude Roche, IS. of Wilton. acci- dentally discharged. The charge entered his throat.
 Hesse was son of Paul Hesse, New York commercial photograph her, whose home is here. Roche Is the son of Deputy Sheriff Daniel K. Roche.
 It was hte second hunting fatal ity in this section within three days. Newton Schriver, 47. of Norwalk having been fatally injured by his own gun in the Silvermine woods Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
ATTACK MADE ON THE HOLY CROSS
 TEAM SCORED
Editorial Appear ing in Magazine of Brown COl- lege Brings Quick Refu= tation By Brown Presi- dent

Providence, R. l., Nov 25-(UP) Clarence A. Barbour of Brown university to-day assailed as Unauthorized and irrespons- ible" an editorial appearing in Brown university's undergraduate magazine, Brown Jug" which re- ferred to Holy Cross football play CTS as "bum sports and dirty play ers."
 Dr Barbour sent to the Rev John M. Fox, president of Holy Cross. the following telegram:
 Deeply regret reference in the current issue of the Brown Jug re- flecting upon the Holy Cross team in the recent Brown Holy Cross game. Absolutely misrepresents at titude administration, athletic management, coaches, players, un- dergraduate body. We are making this official statement to the press, designed to correct the unauthor- ized and irresponsible utterance."
 The Brown Jug" editorial de- manded that Brown break football relations with Holy Cross because of the allegedly dirty tactics of the crusaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
THEY HAVE TRACED
 COL ROBINS OVER
 ALL HIS JOURNEY

September 5Left. here by bus; arrived at Bryson City, where he remained for some time, then boarded Nashville bound bus. stopping at Balsam, engaging lodg- ings under the name of R. Rogers at the boarding house of Mrs W. F. Bryson. 4
 .Septembers6 Spent most of the day in Ba1sam, but boarded a bus late in the day for Asheville, stop pin at Medford, farm tourist re- sort, Waynesviile, registering as R. Rogers, Harlan, Ky.
 September 7Left Medford farm by bus for Asheville. but again stopped at Balsam, at the Bryson boarding house.
 September 8--Returned to Med- ford farm -and spent the night there. 5s.S
 September 9-Left Medford farm in the afternoon, taking a bus to Whittier where engaged lodging at the McHan hotel, where he was found. s
 Colonel Robins signature. under the name of R. Rogers, was found twice on the register at Medford farm tourist resort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
SCAIPERS BUSY
 BEFORE THE BIG {. GAME SATURDAY
Notre Dame and Army Clash Tomorrow
 Both Teams Have Some Limbering Up Practice To-day

New York, Nov 25-( CUP The Army and Notre Dame football teams took their last workout to- day while their supporters tried in vain ts escape paying scalpers' prices for tomorrow's game.
 Army,s team held a morning practice on golf course at Briar- aCiiff(, and walked in the Vest chester Hills this afternoon. Notre Dame was given limbering drill and pratciced punts on polo neld ut the Westchester Country club <
 Both teams will remain in their temporary. quarters until noon to- morrow. Meantime spectators were going a profitable business in tickets. Grandstand tickets which originally cost $4.40 were to be had at from $7 to $14. Major Sasse of Army announced definitely that MacWilliam would start at quar- terback for the cadets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
JAMES |. DUNCAN ]. DIES SUDDENLY
 IN WASHINGTON
Employed in State Depart ment for Nearly 40 Years-Well Known as Singer and Amateur Thespian

James L. Duncan, formerly q prominent resident of this city died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in his residence at Washington, D. c. For over 3S years MT Duncan was in the employ of the United States government, both in the U. s. patent office and the depart ment of state. His long period of service was distinguished by a spirit of loyalty and marked effi- ciency that made him an outstand- ing governmental employe through many of the most exciting periods of recent history of the department. of state. He was in the service dur ing the excitement of the Span American war and the hectic periods previous and subsequent to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
|PAT''K M'NAMARA WILL ADMITTED
 INTO PROBATE
Sum of $2OO Bequeathed to Little Church in Ire land in Memory of Par- ents of TestatOr

The will of the late Patrick Nc Namara, for many years a prom inent resident of the Brooklyn sec ton of the city. was admitted to probate court by Judge D.J. Slavin to-day. The little parish church of Kelteely, County Limerick will receive a legacy of $20O in memory of the parents of the deceased. A legacy of $50 is given to Rev John J. Mccarthy. assistant pastor of the church of the Blessed Sacrament of this city.
 The life use of one-third of the estate is given to the widow of the testator, Mrs Bridget Kieley Me- Namara: $500 is placed in trust for son, John, to be given to him
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
HITLER WAS
 TURNED DOWN

Berlin, Nov 25-(UP)--The new Reichstag was summoned to meet December 6 by Speaker Hermann Goering today while Adolf Hitler accused associates of President von Hindenburg of intrigue and called on his Nazis to fight the present system of parliamentary govern- ment.
 Formation of a presidential cab- inet appeared inevitable. Von Hin- denbufg declined to offer the chan- cellorship to Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-25
HAS
 TO ANSWER TO
 NASTY CHARGE
Mrs Mary Fillie May Ape pear in Court To-filor- row to Accuse John Strileckis of Cruel As= Sault

If her attending physician will permit her, Mrs Mary Fillie of Con- gress avenue, is expected to appear in police court tomorrow morning to testify in the case of John Stri- leckis of 572 Sylvan avenue who is being held on the charge of assault and breach of the peace.
 In a signed statement to city court officials two weeks ago, Drl John H. Foster stated that it would be several weeks before Mrs FiIlie would be in condition to leave her home. He not only de- scribed the multiple bruises and decorations alleged to have been suffered when attacked by Strilec- kis, but provided saH anatomical diagram with marks Indicating the abrasions on her head, neck. arms and body. x-rays were taken short ly after the attack to determine whether any fractures were sus- tained.
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