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Evening star., 1932-06-19
fashion of the old school, the major e,

fashion of the old school, the major ex-
ploded
Not another word" he roared. Il
know you and your kind. No decency-
no reticensel Clustering round mur-
der like vultureS round carcass! But
l can tell you, young man, you will get
no information from me-not a word.
No story for your confounded paper. If
you want to know anything, go and ask
the police and have the decency to leave
the friends of the dead man alone
The young man seemed not whit
taken aback He smiled more encour-
agingly than ever.
Il say, sir. you know you have got
hold of the wrong end OF the stick. I
know nothing about this murder busi-
ness"
This was not. strictly speaking, the
truth. No one in Exhampton could pre-
tend ignorance Of the event that had
shaken the quiet mcorland town to its
core.
Il am empowered on behalf of the
Daily Wire" went on the young man.
Ito hand you this check for $4,000 and
congratulate you on sending in the only
correct solution of our foot ball compe-
tition."
Maj. Burnaby was completely taken
aback.
Il have no doubt" continued the
young man, that you have already re-
ceived our letter yesterday morning in
forming you of the good news
Letter." said Maj. Burnaby. DO
you realize, young man, that Sittatord
is about 10 feet deep in snow? What
chance do you think We have had in the
last few days of a regular delivery OF
letters?'
But doubtless you saw your name
announced as winner in the Daily Wire,
this morning."
No" said Maj. Burnaby. II haven't
glanced at the paper this morning
All! Of course not" said the young
man. This sad business. The mur-
dered man was a friend of yours, un-
derstand."
MY best friend" said the major.
Hard lines" said the young man
tactfully averting his eyes. Then he
drew from his pocket a small folded
piece of mauve paper and handed it to
Maj Burnaby with bow.
With the compliments OF the Daily
Wire" he said.
Mai. Burnaby took it and said the
only thing possible under the circum-
stances.
Have drink, Mr-er-?"
"Enderby, Charles Enderby my name
is. I got here last night" he ex-
planned. Made inquiries about getting
to Sittaford. We make it point tc
hand checks to winners personally. Al
ways publish little interview. In
terests our readers. Well every one
told me it was out Of the question-the
snow was falling and it simply couldn't
be done, and then with the greatest
good luck I find you are actually here
staying at the Three Crowns" He
smiled mo difficulty about identified
tion. Everybody seems to know every
body else in this part of the world"
What will you have?" said the ma.
jor.
Beer for me-" said Enderby.
The major ordered two beers.
The whole place seems off its head
with this murder" remarked Enderby
Rather mysterious business by all
accounts"
The major grunted. He was in some
thing of Quandry. His sentiments to-
ward journalists remained unchanged
but man who has just handed you a
check for 5000 is in privileged posi-
ton. You cannot very well tell him to
60 to the devil.
(To be continued.)
Evening star., 1932-06-19

degree team Of Alexandria (Va.) Tent
rendered the initiatory work on a class
Of IS adults, and George w. Blakeslee,
Omar Porter, Kenneth Richardson, Mel
vim Steckline, Norman Shorb and
Charles Rely. jr., graduates from Capt.
tol Court, Junior Department. State
Manager w. o. Hayes, on behalf of the
supreme commander. presented gold
graduation pins to the former juniors
from Capitol Court, who becomes q
member of Eureka Hive.
Capitol Court. Junior Department,
Miss Helen Lord commander, met at
Northeast Masonic Temple. Sixteen
girls presented flag drill under the
supervision of Mrs. Sarah H. Severe,
court director Miss Bertha Shives was
presented with a wrist watch from the
supreme commander for assisting in Sc
curing 10 new members for the court.
Miss Catherine Morris was awarded a
merit in her golden deed record book
for an essay on politeness.
The Ever Ready Girls Club Of Capt.
tol Court met at the home Of Mrs
Severe and outlined plans for future
activities. The meeting July II will be
held at the home Of Miss Lewis, Army
War College.
National lenC ana MdTtild WdSIllTB-
ton Hive will give moonlight excur-
sion and dance down the Potomac
River Tuesday at 8:45 o'clock on the
Wilson Line steamer City of WASH
ington.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Keane Council elected officers as fol-
lows: James P. McKeon, grand knight;
Charles j. Dean, deputy grand knight;
DR.. George r. Ellis. chancellor; Edwin
P. Goodwin, recorder; E. A. Strudley,
treasurer: F.. j. Rafferty,. advocate;
William A. Mulligan, warden; Henry j..
Nolda, inside guard; Rev. F. x. Cava-
naugh, chaplain D. j. INLAND, financial
secretary, and Charles D. Boone. lee
turer.
There will be an excursion to Mar
snail Hall July 9. The Catholic Boys
Club Of the K of C. will join the coun
Gil in the affair. There will be amuse-
ments of all kinds, which will begin
with a base ball game.
The Boosters outing at Atlantic City
will be July 81. Those desiring infor-
Evening star., 1932-06-19
No Ice-No Beer. in Strike.

1t has been an old Siskan custom for
brewers to supply free ice to saloons
where their beer was sold. When they
announced recently that they would
charge for the congealed water the beer
dispensers OF Siska, Jugoslavia. hung
out signs reading mo Beer Today"
And SO tight was the strike that not a
drop of the amber fluid was obtainable.
although wine. rakija CHERRY brandy
lemonade or other drinks were on sale
everywhere,
Evening star., 1932-06-19
Sleuth's Nose Worth ST. 900.

Detectives must have two good noses
one for crime and another on the
face. That is why a magistrate in
Paris has awarded $1,000 damages to
sleuth attached to the police squad for
the suppression of gambling. The de-
tective had sued taxi company be-
cause his nose had been injured in
taxi accident and he could no longer
carry on his work at race tracks because
"he would Immediately be recognized
on account Of his injured nose"
Evening star., 1932-06-19
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.

nation are requested TO communicate
with George B. Saur, 1927 Illinois ave-
nue..
IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.
Members of the order and the degree
Of Pocahontas. who are to take part in
the George Washington Bicentannial
Commission pageant will report at the
Sylvan Theater, June 20, at pm. In
costume and regalia. Great Junior
Sycamore Wilfred E. Lawson will head
the Red Men and Past Pocahontas, Mrs.
Louise Moriarity, will represent the de-
gree of PocahontaS.
The moonlight excursion Of the Dis
abled and Infirm Committee will be
held on the evening Of June %.
Usage Tribe will hold Past Sachems'
night, June 25. Past Great Sachem
William Garner will make an address.
Great Sachem Heidenheimer has ap-
pointed Great Senior Sycamore Harry
Thompson as chairman of the July 4th
celebration to be held in Red Mems
Hall. Great Mishinewa Cecil Wiley will
deliver patriotic address.
Powhaton Tribe will make tribal
visit to Seneca Tribe, June "a.
Evening star., 1932-06-19

streitberger. past councillor Of True
Blue Council, presented her commission
as deputy State councillor. The men,
bers later attended meeting Of Justice
Council At the next meeting officers
will be elected.
Hope Council met, with Mrs. Fannie
Mason, councillor, presiding. There will
be a card party Tuesday night.
Washington Council met. with Coun-
Violet Priddy was obligated. A bingo
game will be played June 81.
True Blue Council will meet In Phoe-
nix Hall, Fourth street northeast,
next Thursday night.
Justice Council meets Thursday night
in Northeast Masonic Temple.
SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM.
The last meeting Of National Lodge
was called to order by Vice Comdr. Miss
Helen Grissam. The degrees were con-
ferred on Mrs Anna Bailey Phil A.
Kenney and John S. Richards were re-
instated.
The next meeting will be June 20.
at 808 I street. Election OF officers Will
be held and candidates initiated.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA.
Following the business Tuesday eve
ming a program will be presented at a
social meeting in charge of Miss Flor
ence Hosford Miss Clare Ondreyco,
senior councillor. in charge Of junior ac-
tivities. announces committee will be
present to receive the books to be sent
to the Holy Land.
group Of members from Court 212
joined Miss Mary C. Duffy supreme
regent, on the steamer De Grasse. SAIL
ing last Monday, for the Eucharistic
Congress. Miss Rita Dolphin. Miss
Katherine Atkins. Miss Sarah Nc
Fadden, Mrs. Agatha Haines. Mrs
Rose Brosnan and Miss Mary Kane
had a large delegation from the local
court to wish them both bon voyage.
THE MACCABEES.
Mount Vernon Tent, William B. Sc
we're, jr., commander. at its meeting
Monday evening in Northeast Masonic
Temple elected to membership Allen B.
Johnson and J. Lyddane Menefee. The
Evening star., 1932-06-19
Locusts Travel by Plane.

Live African locusts were carried by
airplane from the Sudan to London re-
Gently. They are now in the London
Zoo, where an attempt to rear them
will be made The locuSts were car
ried with locust eggs in a case in which
green stuff had been placed for food.
Evening star., 1932-06-19
Floods Leave Fish Stranded.

Heavy rainfall in the Mourne district
OF Ireland has caused the flooding OF
extensive loWland areas. In several
places where the waters have SubSided
large numbers Of salmon. trout and eels
have been found stranded. and people
of the district have been living on fish.
Evening star., 1932-06-19
INSTALLMENT vi.

eye over the VIII thOughtfuIIy.
My deceased sister, Mary Pear
i son" he said. Can you tell me
anything about Mrs. Pearson, Mr..
KirkWood?"
Very little She died about 10 years
ago. l believe. Her husband, a stock
broker, had rrcdeceased her. AS far as
I know, she never visited Capt. Travel
yam here"
Pearson" said the inspector again.
Then he added: One thing more. The
amount OF Capt. Trerelyan'5 estate is
not mentioned. 1 should like just the
rCugnest estimate as guide. For in
stance would 100000 be cut of the
Wav?"
Eighty or even ninety thousand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
Feasting in Olden Rome

A statue of the emperor, Vltel- Illus, shows him with fleshy face, bulging neck and two or three chins. Vitellius was not such bad fellow, but he was lazy and enjoy ed nothing more than to feast and sleep.
 While dining, it was a custom for adults to use couches instead of chairs, and to lean on an allow (half lying-down) while they ate the good things which servants brought to them. When l say good things" I am thinking of the view point of the Romans. Some Of the things they ate-snails for instance would not tickle our taste.
 Records have been saved of feasts given by emperors. nobles and rich men. Such affairs began early in the evening, not much aft CT sundown, and often lasted until past midnight. Served in the midst of silver and gold furnish ings, with perfumes in the air, these feasts gave the gluttons great pleasure-at least until they awoke next day with pains some- where inside.
 At one feast, we are told, 1000 birds were cooked for the guests. The tongues of flamingoes and the brains of peacocks were among the dainties" served to greedy feasters Food courses at Roman banquets sometimes numbered 20 or more. :,
 Besides food, there was broad supply of wine. The wine was usually mixed with water, and therefore did not deaden the brain so quickly; but feasters drank so much that servants were some times called to take them home. On certain days Roman would attend three or four short feasts instead of one long, heavy one. He and his friends would stagger and stumble through the streets, going from one house to another. All this while, there were people in Rome who were hungry for a crust of bread. The free food which the government gave out now and then was eagerly sought by the lowly and the wretched.
 (This article may be filed under the heading "HistOry.")
 -morrow-Rome's Hero Of the
 UNCLE RAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
"SIN OF MADELON CLAUDET'' AND "SOB SISTER" CLOSING RUN AT WARNER STRAND
 TONIGHT

Performances this afternoon and
 evening mark the final presenta- tions of the deluxe double feature
 Request Program" now playing at Warmers Strand theater. Two ace hits, Helen Hayes in her screen triumph "The Sin of Madelon Claudet" and "Sob Sister, with the ever popular James Dunn and Sally Eilers, make up bill
 that hits the top note in entertain ment value.
 Each week on Thursday and Fri day the Strand management pre- sents pictures that have been re- quested brought back by Strand patrons. You are invited to send in the names of any pictures you
 would like to see on these pro- grams.
 Starting tomorrow, for two days ] another great stage and screen show will be presented with seven
 sensational acts of the worlds fin i est vaudeville holding the spot
 light of attention.
 The feature pictu: on this bill
 Is "The Secret Witness" a mystery
 thriller with an all star cast of fav- orites including Una Merkel, Will liam Collier, Jr, Zasu Pitts, Clyde Cooke, Paul Hurst and others. Here's a show worth travelling miles to see and incidentally you can see it at matinee prices either Saturday or Sunday afternoon if you attend before 3:30 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
THE DECEIVER AND SUNDOWN
 TRAIL AT NEW GARDEN

Coming to-day to New Garden theater for two days is ''The De- ceiver" with Ian Keith, Lloyd
 Hughes, Dorothy Sebastian and Natalie Moorehead. A thrilling de- tective mystery drama barring the private life of great lover. A Love Liar. A great actor. The great lover his favorite role on the stage and off. But he plays the role once too often, and, being a gay deceiver, fate rings down the curtain on his
 last act. The drama of the TO- l mances of the deceiver and the l mystery of his death are depicted in "The Deceiver." It's great enter tainment. Don't miss it.
 The companion feature is "Sun- down Trail" with Tom Keene,
 Marion Shilling and Nick Stuart. A great picture of the great outdoors. Teeming with action. Bristling with excitement. A roundup of enter tainment for the whole family from the kids to the grown-up.
 The comedy is Gall a Cop" a Boy
 Friends" picture also on the bill
 Is a number of interesting short
 subjects.
 The extra attraction tomorrow 1 night is Country Store when the
 usual 30 choice Sunday dinner
 baskets will be handed out to
 patrons by Si Crabtree master of
 ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
LYRIC AUDIENCE STIRRED BY REALISTIC EPISODES OF
 1.-THE SECRET SIX"

Broadway's most sensational farce hit supplied the story and intriguing title of "Private Lives. which was screen yesterday at the Lyric theater with Norma Shearer and Robert Montgomery CO., starred by Metro-Goldwyn-M Mayer, under direction of Sidney Frank lin.
 The story is about a divorced man and wife who marry again to spite each other. By chance both couples are assigned to adjoining bridal suites in French hotel on the first night of the honeymoon.
 Co-feature-Life in the raw; a smashing expose of city politics and the machinations of the under world filmed with a realism based upon actual happenings in Amer ican cities, these make up the backbone of "rhe Secret Six" Metro G oldwyn- Mayors remark able drama of American city life now playing on the same bill.
 Tonight is beauty ware nite- a free gift to every lady.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
Mack Sennett Plans 15-Reel
 Comedy With 12 Film Stars

request and within "A hours an eA- act replica of this famous statu. has been made with plaster oi paris. Statues, however, aren't tha only things turned out by the stu dio sculptors. Sometimes they make entire buildings. An oh stone building. for example. would be too expensive to duplicate s" the entire structure is made witF plaster treated in such way d. to give it a stone appearance.
 A new standard for scenario writers was set by Edgar Wallace, English author. within three days after his arrival in Hollywood Wallace arrived in town on Fri day night. Saturday morning he went to the studio and was told by executives that his first assign ment would be to write an original mystery thriller. On Monday morning he appeared at the studio. bringing with him the completed story. He had written it in eight hours on Sunday.
 Just as a side light on Wallace, awaiter at his hotel told me that Wallace drinks more tea than any other Englishman who ever has stopped there-and that's plenty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
|. Local 7heater Attractions
CHARLIE CLANS CHANGE AND "WEST OF BROADWAY" NOW PLAYING FOX-PALI PALACE

Thrillingly dramatic, romantical- Iy interesting and vividly acted by brilliant cast, Charlie Chan's Chance" the Fox mystery. screen play began an engagement at the Fox-Poli Palace theater yesterday.
 Earl Derr Biggers, famed for his mystery stories with Oriental back grounds, wrote the novel on which the play is based and which depicts the newest adventure of Charlie Chan, the celebrated Chinese de- tective, in solving a murder of un- usually inexplicable elements, one so intricate that both the New York police and Scotland Yard de- tectives are at loss to disentangle it.
 Charlie Chan, however, pursues clues that eventually drive the murderer into the open in an un- expected climax. Warner Oland, as the suave and self-effacing Chan, gives one of the most polished performances of his career. His geniality and his subtle wit are among the best studies of screen acting.
 Alexander Kirkland, as the lover scores another personal triumph and Marian Nixon, with her radi- ant charm, plays her role with sincerity and intelligence. In fact, the entire cast is excellent with particular reference to H. B. War ner, Linda Watkins, James Kirk wood and Ralph Morgan. Altogether, Charlie Chan's Chance" is superior mystery drama. One thrilling situation fol- lows another and the audience is kept guessing as to who actual ly committed the crime. The sus- pense does ont end until the final fadeout.
 John G. Blystone, who directed the picture, has turned out a hu- man and convincing screen play. He gives the situations brilliant treatment and the action is notably smooth throughout.
 Lovers of romance, mystery and clean fun will find Charlie Chan's Chance excellent screen entertain ment.
 As the co-feature the Fox-Poli Palace offers West of Broadway" with John Gilbert, Fl Brendel, Lois thrilling romantic drama. Fox Movietone News and a sport reel completes the program. Sunday. the Fox-Poli Palace will offer an- other super-production Emma" with Marie Dressler, assisted by an all star cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
MARIE DRESSLER IN HER
 LATEST SENSATIONAL HIT EMMA AT FOX POLL PALACE STARTING SUNDAY

The immensely popular Marie Dressler in story written espe- cially for her by Frances Marion. author of "The Champ" and Min and Bill" will be seen on the Fox Poli Palace screen Sunday. Miss Dresslers new starring vehicle is called "Emma," which is the name of the character whom she DOT trays - an old fashioned, stern but devoted housekeeper in the family of an eccentric inventor. who mothers his children as though they were her own.
 Many Hilarious Moments
 As in the case of Min and Bill" the versatile star is given numerous episodes in which to make the most of her 1n1mitable talents as a comedienne for ob- it's comedy moments. In the present instance, audiences are promised laughs galore when Miss Dressler visits an airport and acci- dently becomes victim of the machine which tests wOuld-be aviators for dizziness The famous Dressler brand of humor is also reported to be at it's best in the episode in which the inventor pro- poses to Emma in a crowded rail- road station and in a scene in which the two are on their honey moon and Emma attempts to row her newly-acquainted husband around lake.
 The dramatic moments, on the other hand, are said to reach their highest point in the death of the inventor which takes place during the short lived honeymoon; in the reading of the will; in the reaction of the ungrateful children; in a vivid airplane race made by the youngest son in an attempt to come to the aid of Emma when she Is placed on trial for murder and In the spectacle murder trial itself.
 The part of the inventor Is played by Jean Hersholt, we'll known character actor who re- gently scored in Private Lives" and "The Sin of Madelon Clau- det." Prominent roles are also filled by Richard Cromwell. who scored in "ToPable David;" Myrna Loy, John Milan, Purnell B. Pratt. Leila Bennett, Barbara Kent, Kathryn Crawford. George Meeker. Dale Fuller, Wilfred Noy and Andre Cheron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05
UNCLE RAY
promises and a few lies converts

promises and a few lies converts the jury against it's will.
 The star, long. one of the most roted stage comediennes in the Broadway galaxy, gives a perform ance that should establish her as one of the leading comics of the screen. She combines the subtlety of satire and the broadness of comedy with a flair for pathos.
 The remainder of the cast is equally well placed. Ken Murray, the vaudeville and radio star, plays d loquacious type of juror: Jill Esmond, the British stage star. is the defendant. The jurors who do al but shoot one another are Kitty Kelly, Lita Chevret, Andre Beran- ser, Charles Dow Clark, Kate Price Susan Fleming, Quinn Big Boy" Williams, Cora Witherspoon and George Humbert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05

Dear Chry: Of you remember Frank Mark of the grand old Devto orchestra of years ago Frank has been doing the big city late holding down first phone the heaer orchestra and with bands During the last few New York have been the lookout for Frank but sight of him. You imagine my surprise while viewing the Paramount Pictorial the State heater appeared in all his saror pendor ing his than great Vincent Lopez orchestra Just of Local Boy Makes Good wouldn't surprise bit to see Frank leading his own band long, He's got the stuff Med Bana
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-05

Taps for soldier. Thursday morning they doubled in brass and trpled in musky doe Delaney soldering home Kingdom Come. knew Joe those golden Huckebey Finn days In fact, pleased know the entire Delaney family friends of mine We shooed and grew together And when Uncle Sam slipped off his long back there the 1917 baptism of blood substituting the olive drab knekers of military service Joe It typical of the youth For his heart beat with love for the of all the Americas As member valiant the tossed north patrol stood his staunch trick of duty with the of em And when peace dared show head Joe back multi and the that mark the of the civilian Fine American with ingratatng smile. Popular with
 friends who legion Then the invisible hand of death nonted his brow and Joe outward bound the purpd heights of Paradise We'll him in the years that bekon waning shadows the path of glory that leads but the grave One by the World soldiers stand last One by they take pa the and join che marching hosts moving amid muffled drums to the blue domed hig gh