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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
IHOWITzER CO
lO2ND INFANTRY
Scored 100 Per Cent in
Federal Inspection at
ArmOry Last Night
LARGE ATTENDANCE

Federal inspection Of the local
Howitzer company, 102nd Infantry.
4Srd Division, Connecticut National
Guard, took place last night at the
Armory. The company scored 100
DIR cent attendance. Captain
George l.. Eaton Is In command OF
tie company and. completes 10
ytars OF service soon.
The inspecting officer was Cap
tain Charles II. Sargent Of the
United states army. He was well
pleased with the results shown.
colonel Lewis L. Field, command.
Ing officer Of the regiment OF
which the Howitzer company Ia a
psrt, was represented by Lieuten.
ant Colonel Z. L. Novey Of Tor
rlngton. Lieutenant Colonel George
r. sturges Of Woodbury. represent
cd the state. Others present at the
Inspection were Major II. H.
Stevenson OF West Haven, Cap
tain w. L. Larash OF West Haven,
w. +. Ashley OF New
Haven and Captain p. 4. Fox and
Captain Edward Bell OF this city.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Henry I. Butler
Gets Federal Job
Popular Young Man Sc
cures Position With
u. S. Government

Henry T. Butler, we'll known
local architect. has been appointed
a craftsman in the service Of the
United states treasury department
1t was learned today. Mr. Buffers
activities will be conferred mostly,
for the present. on the large gov
eminent construction program
News Of his appointment to the
federal service was received In Wa
terbury by his many friends with
much satisfaction.
Congressman Z. w. Goss, It is
understood. was instrumental In
obtaining Mr. Buffers appointment.
It was known sometime ago that
the latter's name had been offered
at Washington. d. c. Mr. Butler
expects to leave soon for washing.
ton to assume his new duties.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Modern Language
Assn. Meets Today
Clarence L. Tappn Heads Delegation Of Eleven From
Crosby High School

The Connecticut group of the New
England Modern Language Associa-
ton will meet to-day at Hartford
Public High school, Eleven
Crosby High schoo. ia ulty menu
bers, with Clarence L. Tappin. head
of the modern language depart
ment, will attend the gathering.
wildly High will also be represent
ed.
II. M. Wells of TAFT school will
speak at this mornings session on
THE Home Descendants of Meri-
mee's Colombia" while Professor f..
J. Hall OF Yale University Will talk
on Latin America as a Background
for Classroom Work" Following
the addresses there will be a pre-
liminary discussion of the commits
sion appointed by the College En-
trance Examination Board to re-
wise the definition of requirements
in French, German, Spanish and
Italian.
Group meetings will be held from
1915 q. m. to 1915 p. m. with Miss
Gertrude Griouard of Windham
High school as chairman Of the
French groups. Talks will be given
by c. J. Drapeau of New Britain
High and II. Il. Richardson of Yale
University.
Clarence Tappin of Crosby will
speak on "A Method of Summarize
ing the Spanish Verb for the Pu-
pil' while c. p. Harrington Of
Kent high will talk on Spanish In
Our Private Schools" Professor
Stanley L. Galpin OF Trinity Col
lege will be in charge of the Span
ish group.
Luncheon will be served at 1890
o'clock In the school cafeteria. The
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
birth OF SNOW
CUT R. R. COSTS
New Haven Road Saved
Almost Million and a
Half This Year
EQUIPMENT STILL READY

The New Haven railroad, dras-
ticaliy affected In revenues by pre-
vailing industrial conditions. motor
truck and motor bus competition
and forced to cut expenses to the
bone, has had ut least one good
turn of fortune this winter In the
miidness OF the weather and lack
Of snow throughout most OF Its ter
ritory. Officials states that an
unusually severe winter often costs
tho railroad a million and half
dollars for snow fighting. but that
this year, unless freakish early
spring weather sets In, the cost Will
DO almost negligible.
Even cold weather without snow
IL costly to the railroad, since It
interferes greatly with efficient
operation, Switches and cross
overs must be kept free from
freezing by constant attention and
BY burning OF hydro. carbon on
them when necessary. Cold weather
likewise interferes with tho effi-
Client functioning both Of men and
machinery. More coal must DO
fed OF the locomotive fireboxes
to offset outside temperature and
to prevent the congealing Of lu-
bricating material. Icy tracks re-
quire the distribution upon them
Of almost unbelievable amounts OF
sand.
Despite its territory's unusual
freedom from snow and cold dur
ing the winter, the railroads snow
fighting equipment is still ready
for cali and will continue ready
until all danger Of the costly flakes
has completely passed. In fact. this
equipment has been ready to pro-
coed to the battle since early fall
when It was reconditioned and pvt
in shape for immediate use. The
equipment consists of more than 30
snow plows and Hangers, sta
toned at various strategic points
on the system. The Hangers go p
work ut the first sign of storm.
pushing the snow from the tracks,
while the plows are used when
snow becomes deep or when drift
ing occurs. So far, both ploWs
and Hangers have been almost idle
this winter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

Pasquale DeCicco, Italian vice.
consul, stationed at New Haven,
has been invited to Waterbury to
attend the charity play to be given
by local Italian actors and ac-
tresses at jacques theater on Mon.
day night. The invitation to attend
was sent out by Attorney Carmine
q. Cipriano OF this city. who Is
chairman of the committee arrang-
Ing the play presentation,
The play, Juan jose. a four
act drama. will be presented by
members Of the La Modernissima,
local Italian Dramatic club for
the benefit Of needy Italian fami-
lies Of the city. Italian societies
and clubs OF the city as well as
leading figures of the city are sup
porting the idea.
In addition to the drama. q one
act comedy will be presented. Vo-
cal and instrumental selections will
also be given. The players will
be headed by Elean Calentano Of
New Haven, noted Italian actress.
The plays are under the direction
of Marciano Laurino. well known
Italian actor of this city.
Members OF the general COM
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Mrs. Joseph Davis,
Mrs. Fred Webster
| Going To Detroit
E Delegates to National Gathering Of League OF
Women Voters Session Important Due to APP
preaching National and State Elections

Other delegates selected include
MISS Mary Buckley of Hartford.
Miss Grace Asserson OF Hartford,
Mrs Herbert Knox Smith Of Farm
lngton, Mrs Waldo G Everett Of
windsor, Mrs Florence L. c. Kitch.
ED, Mrs II. II. Townshend, Miss
Elizabeth Farnham, Mrs Charles
Strong and Miss Emily Whitney of
New Haven; Mrs Hugh Shields and
Mrs Joseph Rowland Of Ridgefield;
Mrs r. w. tombstone Of Wood.
stock, Mrs William Valentine Of
Pomfret and Mrs Philip Brodie Of
New Milford. :
The possible makeup Of the
platforms of the two national ma.
jtr parties IL expected to be dis
cussed at the session oil the women
voters. As many Of those attend
ing the women's meeting will be
delegates to the natioral conven :.
tions OF the republican and demo-
cratic parties, It 10 expected that
TN intelligent discussion OF national
affairs win take place at the De.
troit session.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Comedy Repeated
Last Night
St Margaret Players Scor.
ed Again in Clever Irish
Comedy

1.-THE Whiteheaded Boy" by Lem
nox Robinson. was repeated last
night at st Margaret's school au-
ditorium last night, large audi
ence on hand for its second pre-
sentation. The play was spon-
sored by the Children OF Mary Of
the parish and was directed by Rev
Eugene Moriarty.
Last night the cast was In good
form and gave a smooth perform
ance. The production showed fine
direction and cooperation of all
the committees. In the cast were
Mollie Cullen, Charlotte M. Moran,
william. Harrington, DR. John w.
Fruin Cornelius Horrigan. Helen
M. Bowling. Raymond Bates. Rose
mary Foley, Agnes Corrigan. Luz
ellie Farley. Helen Flaherty and
Edward Farley. The setting and
stage management were in charge
of Eric Pape and a group of as
sistants. Between the acts solos
were sung by Miss Winifred Grit
fin and Miss Margaret Harrigan.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Elks Prepare For
Old Time Minstrels
Show to Be Part Of installation Ceremonies for New
Officers, April

Strains OF minstrolsy will once
again pervade through local Elk
dom on the evening Of April tn
when the members will present an
up to the minute show In conjunc-
ton with the annual installation
of officers. Gene oviatt will direct
the production and It Will be re-
called that no welded the baton
the last time the Elks put on q
show back In the days when ex-
Governor Charles A. Templeton
was interlocutor.
Always noted for excellent en-
tertainment the Elks are particu-
larly we'll remembered as pro-
ducers OF the finest minstrel shows.
Such we'll known city figures as
DIR James L. Moriarty, DIR John
Frenzy, Edward Callahan. DR.
John Fruin. Maurice Cuihane,
Dennis Clancy. Attorney Andrew
ID. Dawson, Attorney John II. Cas-
sidy and many others at one time
were included among the casts
that presented Ministries shows.
Mr. Oviatt Is lining UP the talent
for this show and he promises ?
real entertaining evening. Among
those who will be found In the
show are Walter Ahearn, Water
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

FRS Joseph J. Davis and Mrs
"a A. Webster, both of this city.
be among the delegates rep
knting the Connecticut League
Women Voters at the national
vention OF the organization In
roit, Michigan, next month. 1t
learned to-day. The national
lion will open on April 25th
close on April 30th. A
he delegates from this state
3 announced by the executive
I'd Of the Connecticut League
Women Voters. The session this
+ Ia expected to be a very linz
amt one In view of the near
Of the session to the coming
onal conventions Of the repub-
a and democratic parties. The
major parties will convene in
ago In June.
lrs Frederick s, Chase Of this
chairman OF the international
Ire committee of tho league, is
expected to attend the conven-
although not in the capacity
(, eiegate.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
The HOLY CROSS
MUSICAL CLUBS
In Concert at Buckingham
Hall, Mar 20, Auspices
st Margaret's Church
PROGRAM OF VARIETY

A pleasing variety Is the keynote
of the program to be presented by
the Musical Clubs of Holy Gross
College at Buckingham Hal under
the auspices of st Margaret's
church on Tuesday evening, March
29th.
The c ncert opens with an over
ture by the Philharmonic orches-
ira; glee numbers fellow, orches-
ira and glee selections alternate
with number by vocal and instru-
mental soloists. Composers If WIDE
ly varying characteristics, such as
Ven Suppe, Hayden, Sir Arthur
Sullivan, and Granger find place
In musical presentations. A xylo-
phone soloist accompanied by the
orchestra favors with the 'Bolero'
or Spa nish Dance of the Polish
com poser, Moszckowski. Czechoslo-
yak and Russian folk songs are
rendered with pleasing effect.
Probably the most interesting or
chestral number Is Percy Graingers
Spoon River written for two pianos
and orchestra. The theme Is based
on an early American pioneer tune
which was played at country dance
In Illinois as early as 1850. Spoon
River Is a splendid example of
Grainger's power to blend the
sturdy and the wistful.
The remainder of the program Is
Of the same high order and agree
able variety.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
COW DOWN. COW A YEAR
FOR WIEE

South Africa's wire market Is
undergoing a depression. and med
ern methods are being used by
fathers who wish to dispose or
daughters and be paid in cows.
The prices still fiuctuate, and q fat
girl brings more cows than a thin
one for the SHINING idea has been
rejected there. The slump In mar
riages is severe because woui1. be
suitors could not deliver the DO.
vines. Prospective fathers-in-iaw
with supplies of eligible daughters
are now offering especially attrac-
tive terms. You can obtain i'm
mediate delivery by paying one
COW down and promising the rest
at the rate of one year. You
will find. though, that your .ath-
erin law insists upon security. Any
girl babies become his property un'
til the wife IL paid for.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

hury's outstanding traffic officer
whose bass voice reaches a way
down to here, George Ryan, past
exalted ruler, and well known
florist, George Perigard, the post
Offices handsomest clerk, James
Calvin. Cliff McHale and Joe Cor
ideo, the North Ends gift to min
strelsy, Charles (Chatty) FitZpat-
lrick, the one man band, Peter Gil
glgan. Daniel r. Harrington, Sr,
opular older member Of the club
who Is an entertainment In him.
Aelf when he Is In the mood, Ed
ward Callahan, George Gearing,
jack Frenzy, Waterbury, out
sanding sports authority, an
nSuncer nonpareil and best dress.
en- Hugo Lang. George Sullivan,
Watertown's Bing Crosby's rival,
LIEUT. william II. Pollard, police
departments highest tenor and
others.
The minstrel committee Is COM
rosed Of: Stage decorations, p. E.
i. George Ryan; publicity, James
edwin; electrical effects. p. Il. r.
Charles Ahearn; costumes, Charles
Fitzpatrick; makeup, Cliff Nc
Hale; music, Gene oviatt and
Walter Ahearn; show cards, Louis
Werzinger,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
"SKYSCRAPER" IN MEXICO
fUTY

Mexico City. Mexico. soon will
have Its first "skyscraper." and be-
cause of the peculiar foundation
conditions Of the city the new
structure IL attracting the inter-
est of architects and engineers In
many parts Of the world. The
building IL IS stories high. Is Of
structural steel and reinforced
concrete and will be equipped with
modern ventilating system. latest
type elevators and other improve
ments of present-day structure. As
Mexico City once was a lake bot.
tom, although 1900 feet above sen
s srss, ' out beeaus a 81 TN" M Constant o
settling Of foundations. Those Of
the new building ara OF reinforced
concrete on wood piles. The struc.
ture 10 believed 70 be earthquake
proof.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
.eserve Decision
In Brennan Fight
dence in Will Completed Before Judge Of Probate
-Slavin's Finding Expected Within Few Days

Idge Dennis J. Slavin Of the
ate court yesterday afternoon
wed decision on the validity
he contested will Of the late
bis w. Brennan. Evidence In
case was completed late yes
ky and arguments Of counsel
heard by the court before
ion was reserved. Yesterdays
Ing was one Of a series held
he will during the past several
10.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Business in
the Local Courts
Judge Ellis Refuses to Set
Aside Verdict

Judge Arthur F. Ellis refused to
set aside the verdict In the suit
of Carlo Orsillo against Nicholas
Russo at the superior court session
yesterday. The jury that heard the
suit found the Issues for the de-
PENDANT. The suit was based on In
juries the plaintiff received when
struck by a car on Congress ave-
nue..
In the common pleas court short
calendar session foreclosure OF
mortgage was granted. 1t was
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

afternoon session will begin ut 1890
o'clock with an address by DR. G. e.
McCracken. president Of the Con-
necticut Agricultural college. II. n.
Batcheider. headmaster OF LOOMS
Prep, will also speak. A vote will
be taken on the report of the Col
lege Entrance Examination Board
Commission,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Gotta LEJON LODGE
ORDER OF VASA

District Master Carl q. Sundili
Of willimantic last night addressed
the members Of Gotta LeJon lodge
Order Of vasa. at meeting Of the
organization In Moose hall. A
musical program, furnished by
guests from Meriden, was also en-.
joyed. Refreshments were served
and dancing followed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

Coming In contact with a 10000
volt cable, n swan was electro.
cuted, and It's body caused a short
circuit which threw the Rosbrien
district Of the Irish Free State In
darkness.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
ARTHUR l.. WOOD FILES
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY

Arthur l.. Wood of Thomaston
filed bankruptcy proceedings with
the clerk Of the y. s. District court
yesterday. Assets are listed az
S4,009.S9 as against liabilities OF
$S,2s2.0s. The petitioner was
formerly engaged In the meat and
grocery business,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

The government Of spain has
prohibited the c0neeainsent OF
wheat stocks. which are estimtted
10 he sufficient 20 meet the eoun.
tfy's requirements without the
necessity OF Imports.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
SPEEDWELL LODGE
TO HOLD BANQUET

Speedwcll lodge, knights Of
Pythias, will hold a banquet April
LIST at Sunset palace. It IL expected
about 100 members and their
friends will attend. Plans for the
event were discussed last night at
q meeting Of the committee in
charge, which includes Casper NJ.
Spearo. Benjamin Hahn. Albert
Kaercher, George Pouard. Fred
Schwartz, James Garside and John
Mailer.
Antwerp. Belgium. will hold Its
colonial fair In October.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

entered In the case Of Waterbury
Savings Bank against Michael
Their and others, $4,39l.7s. A
judgment OF 800 was entered In
the case OF J. Juliani against Fred.
erick c. Bauby. Frank Svoboda
was allowed S3S7.64 against Frank
Palmieri I'D others.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

cultivation OF
y o u r flower
garden you can
change it from
hapi,azard
clutter Of BIOS
SONS to . sys-
tematie jewel
of harmonious
lor. The
w bury
Democrat in
an effort to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

Eowers, And
Hot, To Care
For Then,

Roses, pansies, tulips, Chinese
pinks--all beauty spots in your
flower garden this year.
BY carefully planning and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19

serve its readers with up-to-the-
minute flower gardening in
formation, has had DR. William
A. Taylor, plant expert and
chief Of the Bureau Of Plant
Industry. u. 5. Department Of
Agriculture, prepare . series of
IL articles on this subject.
Watch for the series. 1t
starts Monday. n
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-03-19
Italian Official
To Attend Play
Vce.Consu De Ccco of New Haven Invited Here
Monday Night

mite are Rocco Diorio, Peter De-
Cicco. DR. Thomas cottiero, and
Tommaso Arcieri.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-10-13
EDW. G.. ROBINSON
IN "TIGER SHARK"
AT STATE SATURDAY

Edward G. Robinsons record OF
consistent hits has been rewarded
by his producers, Warner Brothers
with another long-term contract,
following the completion of Tiger
Shark", the epic oe the "bes' dam
fisherman in Pacific Ocean," which
comes to the Warner State theater
on Saturday with Richard Arlen,
Zita Johann, j. Carroll Naish and
q strong supporting cast.
Robinson's motion picture career
during which he has earned the
title of 1.-THE Man of A Thousand
Chara cters'', has taken him to the
pinnacle Of filmdom as the most
powerful portrayer of character the
industry has known, showing an
equal facility for comedy or drama.
He h q been in numerous Of 1.-THE
Best Tens Of the past two years,
his Give Star Final and Little
Caesar" having set the pace which
"Tiger Shark" continues. The star
long ago revealed an ability to par
tray any nationality faithfully as to
racial traits and habits of speech.
Fans and critics recognize Robin
son as one Of the most scholarly
of actors on the screen because of
the long study which fits him for
every role to which he is assigned
In "Tiger Shark" Robinson is
seen as Portuguese fishing boat
captain who Is elemental and child
like in the tempestuous love, hate
and other emotions he displays.
Running the gamut of human emo
ton, Robinson sums up in Tiger
Shark" all of the great talents
which brought him the new con-
tract with Warner Brothers, and
an assignment in "Silver Dollar"
which will be his next picture af-
ter "Tiger Shark"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-10-13
ROBERT MONTGOMERY AT
THE NEW GARDEN

Once In blue moon q motion
picture Is produced which admits
of no criticism. A blue moon and
a full one at that Is in order this
week, because Universars tremend-
Gus drama of war on the Italian
Front, 1.-The Doomed Battalion"
which opened at the New Garden
today for a two day showing Is just
that kind of q picture. 1t is ire
mendously absorbing. The story
deals with a beautiful friendship
between mountain guide of the
Austrian Tyrol and an Italian gen.
tleman which Is cemented by the
perils of many Alpine climbs. Sud-
denly the World War arrives not
only to part them but to place
each in opposing mountain COM
panies contesting Tor q vantage
peak. This tense situation develops
when military orders force the
Italian to attempt humiliation OF
his friends detachment by blow
ing up the top of the mountain.
Suspense runs high right up to the
thrilling climax. Tala Birell. q
young European actress of excep-
tional promise, has the feminine
lead as the heroic Austrian wife
and mother, a role permitting full
play of her emotional talents. Vic
tor Varconi plays the Italian Off
Ger to perfection. and Luis Tren
ker is perfectly Acast as the noun
tain guide, role he formerly
played in real life. The comic re.
lief goes to Henry Armetta, us
the careless orderly. Put The
Doomed Battalion" on your must
see list. The companion attrac-
ton is Robert Montgomery In THE
Man in Possession.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-10-13

Fair play Connecticut selecting John Gos as president
National Economy League has honoed
believe has sympathetic understanding of the veteran
big when the American Legion
campaigning John Gos accepted the
cbrmanship had memorable talk with
him at the his depth of feeling for the former soldier
bright spots memory when this particular push
recalled John knows that the National Economy
League aimed the former fighting Up the present much
motivation convinced that harneed conpton
entirely sympathy with the nations defenders John Go faces
great patriotic patriotism for his country and patriotism for
veterans hundreds of whom he employees we'll that
crep for the And
no conservative brief for them. We would like to
But stand fighting unit against any
attempt Economy League Connecticut other
state the soldier the heritage he has won
during partisan fighting that has marked the past fourteen
this includes disqualification for the former hero where
connected There four and one
quarter million veterans America to-day With family contacts
they probably amount twenyf million than onehfth
of the entire population United They asked
fer themselves threatened and the long thin line OF Khaki
moved They did their lives or their
health weeping fathers and mothers sisters and broth
er They gave everything all and dear to them to pre-
generations yet unborn American institutions nous
ands returned crippled for life Others contracted through
exposure that only intensity 1t is the duty or
the American government they and theirs shall want
The National Economy League attempting dwarf the accomplish
mnts of the hued heights of the
A. E. attempting nuliy the glory he when death
was common and like the winds OF
heaven class and break down the morale
of the fighting million former soldiers aided by loyal
wives loyal and mothers sisters and brothers have seen through
the thin National Economy League and its ofhc mouth
pieces The fight is