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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12

Senator G. Marconi, internation- ally known Italian inventor and father of the wireless system, in a letter to Professor Genoroso Rug
 gerio of this city thanked him warmly for a portrait the latter drew of the Marconi family. The portaint in soppi, of Senator Mar conf, his wife and baby, was pre- sented to the Italian inventor while he was attending the Chica- go gentry of progress exposition last week.
 In his letter to Professor Rug giero, Senator Marconi said: T wish to thank you warmly. also in the name of my wife, for the group in seppia of my wife our baby and myself, that you have had the good ness to send mo and we have very much appreciation.
 "f thank you also for the repro- duction of the image of his excellen- cy, the head of the government, that I will be pleased to keep in memory of your courtesy"
 Aside from the portrait of tho Marconi group, Professor Ruggiero also sent on to Chicago repro duction of the picture Of Premier
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12

New London, oct 12--The Fran eos Buck outdoor theater at Con necticut college, which has just been completed, was opened for college use with an informal cerr- emony this afternoon at 12:4b o. clock. The formal public dedica- ton of the theater will be held in the spring. students, members Of the faculty and officers of admin !stration and college trustees were present at today's exercises.
 President Katharine Blunt in opening the theater said. we are ail very happy in the opening of this beautiful theater, the gift of Frances Buck, who graduated from the college in 1892, and her mother. We are happy. not only in It's beauty but also in tho generous thought which prompted the gift. Ii is for the students to use and en- Joy. It cannot help but add im- measurably to the general loveli- ness of life at the college"
 Tho singing of anthems and col. lcge songs under the direction of pr J. Lawrence Erb, professor of music at the college. completed the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
SCOUT AWARDS
 MADE LAST NIGHT

At c meeting of the Waterbury Boy Scout council last night the following awards were. announced: Bird study, Joseph pon, Troop [; bugiing, Robert Brown, Troop Se; carpentry, Ernest Belval, Troop IS, Jack Brownstein, Troop 23. Robert Brown, Troop 35; cooking. Theo- dore Philips, Troop 36; fireman ship, Ernest Beivai. Troop IS, first aid, Richard Cosgriff, Troop 22; first aid to animals. David 'Rosen- baum, Troop 20. Theodore Phil lips, Troop 35: handicraft. Richard, Cosgriff, Troop 22; ieathercraft, Charles Phillips. Troop 36; music, Robert Brown, Troop 3b; safety, Jack Brownstein, Troop 2S; star scout, Chester spiers. Troop q. Members of the court present were Herbert S. Root, Allen II. Board- man. Carl c. Gulliver, Harold C.. Manning,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
RAMBLERS CLUB
 ANNUAL MEETING

The Ramblers club met last night at the Y. M. C. A. and elected of' ficcrs and committee as follows: President, George McAdams; vice. president, Richard Baldwin; secrc- tary-treasurcr. Martin Morrissey chairman of social committee, James Morrissey with Thomas DriscojI, and another member to bc named later; chairman of the athletic committee, Thomas Hap. enney with James Murrican and Richard Baldwin assistants; pro- gram chairman, James MorriSsey with Thomas Hapenny and An- drew Manze assistants.
 Thomas Smith gave an instruc. tive talk on practical methods Of conducting meetings. Those in att tendance included: George Me- Adams, Dick Baldwin. James Mur" rican, Martin Morrisey, Jim Nor. risey. Tom Hapenny. Tom Driscoll. Andrew Marzo. Henry Kaliss and Jim Hines. The next meeting Will be held. Wednesday in c room.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
SEAMAN'S STUDIO
 TO OPEN TONIGHT

Jack seaman's studio of radio and stage training announces the opening of their fall classes tonight at 20 East Main street, Brown building. An opportunity for all students to appear on radio pro- grams. Children taught how to perform at social functions about the city. At q recent contest held at the Garden theatcr, the state dance cup was won by Erne Leger, instructor with his Juvenile dance troop of six girls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
FRIDAY EVENING
 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

"Is God An Aryan?" will be the themo of Rabbi H. Lefkowitz's s discourse at Temple Israel syna- gogue tomorrow night at o'clock at the regular Sabbath eve services. In this lecture, the rabbit will dis- cuss Germany's new nationalism as affecting the concept of God and the future stability of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
LIQUOR LICENSES
 ARE REVOKED

The state liquor control commis- mission meeting in Hartford yes- terday revoked five beer permits, including one held by Mrs Antonio Konewicz of 19 South Main street. NauRatuck. The report of inspec- tors indicated that Mrs Konewicz's s place of business could not be con- sidered restaurant in the inter- pretation of tho law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Oct 12.-(UP)-The weather forecast:
 Maine, New Hampshire: Cloudy. probably occasional rain tonight and Friday, slightly colder Friday.
 Vermont: Cloudy and colder, probably occasional rain tonight and Friday.
 Massachusetts: Cloudy, slightly colder in northwest portion to. night; Friday, fair colder.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Cloudy tonight; Friday, fair colder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
Boys Club Plan
 Many Activities
Busy Program Outlined By Henry Darlington Inter
 club System Progressing

The inter-ciub system is showing much progress since 1t was instis tuted at the Boys Club, short time ago. Many groups are mak- ing the building their headquar- ters due to the fact that they ap- preciate the efforts and coopera- ton of Director Henry Darlington in making possible all branches of activity. The announcement has been madc that more groups can be accommodated providing they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
RECKLESS DRIVING
 CASE CONTINUED

The case of Rosario Guilmette of 43 East Liberty street, charged with reckless driving was contin- ued one week when called yester- da. afternoon in the town court of Wolcott. Judge Edward Mascolo of this city, counsel for the acc cused, was unable to appear and Judge George W. Browne sanctions ed the recommendation of . con- tinuance.
 Guilmette was arrested last Sat- urday by State Trooper Pastore. Tho alleged violation of the motor vehicle law occurred on the Merf- den road.
 Scotland has banned dog-race
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
THUMBED WAY TO EUROPE

Pratt, Kan. (UP)--Paui Barker, q Pratt boy, thumbed his way to Houston, Texas, got job on a cat tie boat and sailed for Germany to enter unich university, to which he had won scholarship. Barker lacked funs for travel, but had plenty of determination and soon will bc at work in the German university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12

That is what most people say after they have applied Resinol Ointment to . patch of eczema, an aggravating rash or local irritation. Used by physicians for more than g years because 1t contains inc gredients especially helpful in soothing itching, inflamed skin.
 If you suffer from itching, burn. ing, seaiy skin, get Resinol Oint. ment and Resinol Soap from your druggitt and start the treatment today. You will be delighted with the quick relief it gives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12
Ruggiero Portrait
 Pleases Inventor
Local Artist Lauded By Senator c. MarcOni for
 FamiIys Enviable Reproduction

Benito Mussolini. This is the per- son referred to as his excellency in the letter of acceptance to Pro- fessor Ruggiero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-10-12

Scotland has banned dog-race betting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-13

The three couples made un one
gay table. j. Lawrence Bradford,
under Carols expert direction, was
drinking more champagne than
usual and Carol was pretending,
successfully, that she was keeping
up with him. Brad made a play
of being jealous of his older BROTH
er's close attention to Carol; Polly
sat by and enjoyed the whole
comedy while Trixie fought off Fay
Fortunes attempt to purloin some
of Peabody's attention.
1t was a gay, exciting, beautiful
evening calculated to make every
pulse beat little higher. J. Law
renee danced with Carol again and
again, holding her more closely
than necessary perhaps, and frank
ly enjoying it. But when Brad
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-13

GOSSIP
INTIMATE GLIMPSES AND,
INSIDE STUFF ON.THE
MOVIE COLONY

BY DAN THOMAS
NEA Service Writer

Observation-Disclosures facts a
bout movie-makers:
John Barrymore's favorite book
is "Huckleberry Finn"
Although his father was one Of
the screens pioneer producers,
George Meeker never say the in
side of studio until three years
ago.
Dorothea Wieck, recently inn
ported German star, has a Swed-
ish middle name-Olavia.
Marie Dressler can make her
self look 10 years older or younger
by simply changing the style of
her hairdress.
Robert Montgomery owns Q
100-acre farm in Massachusetts,.
Richard Dix has smoked a diff
ferent pipe every day for the last
three years-but he has them
broken in for him first.
Doris Kenyon was the first mo-
ton picture actress to be listed in
who's Who in America"
Ralph Bellamy's hobby is COL
lecting old music boxes. He now
has IA.
Jimmy Cagney is subject to Pc
riodical attacks of neuritis SO Sc
we're that he can't even raise his
right arm.
Robert Armstrong refuses to use
powder puff. When powder is
necessary for a scene, he applies
it with a shaving brush.
william Powell wears a velvet
dinner packet when entertaining
informally in his home.
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intellectual leaders. Men are the
ones whose principal place is in
the home and whose chief duty 1t is
to keep the home fires burning.
ELISA Landi, whose recent per-
formances on the screen have es-
tablished her as one of the most
attractive players in films, has the
leading role, played in the stage
production by Katherine Hepburn.
Marjorie Rambeau Is seen in the
important characterization of the
leader of the Amazons. Ernest
Truck, star of the legitimate stage
has his second screen role in this
picture, his first vehicle being the
successful "Whistling in the Dark"
The supporting cast includes David
Manners, Helen Ware, Maude Eb-
urne, Claudia Coleman, Ferdinand
Gottschalk, John Sheehan, Lionel
Belmore and Helen Madison, Olym-
pic swimming champion, seen as
sergeant OF the guards. The COM
panion attraction is 1.-The Phantom
Broadcast with Ralph Forbes and
vivienne Osborne. Also on the pro-
gram are excellent short subjects
The special attraction on Thurs
day night is Auction Circus.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-13

gifts of salt, rarest Of delicacies In
the remote Karen Hills, where the
giraffe-neck women dwell in prim-
tive pagodas with their men. Salt
| won them over salt, with or.
nate buttons, buffalo nickels and
gay Autographs and pictorial
heralds of the Ringing Brothers
and Barnum and Bailey circus
lured these weird women and men,
who mounted the waiting ele-
plants for the trip to the nearest
settlement and railhead. four
hundred miles away.
They are of the Padaung tribe,
are these giraffe-neck bellies, and
they wear SO to so pounds of brass
rings about their arms and legs in
addition to the bands that have SO
elongated their necks. Like chill
dren they have been thrilled by
the circus pictures shown them by
the Ringing Brothers and Barnum
and Bailey agents in their hilly
jungles, and like children they are
now delighting in their tour with
the worlds largest circus. They
are a feature of the Ringing
Brothers Golden Jubilee Celebra-
ton of the big show this season,
which is under the personal direc-
ton of Samuel w. Gumpertz,
worlds foremost importer of
strange people for exhibition pur-
poses.
They have accepted Christianity,
but they read their destinies and
plot their course of living with
chicken bones. They told the
agents accompanying them that
they would not land in America
until they had read their imme-
date futures in American chicken
bones wishbones- and a sup
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ITO be COntinued)
George Arliss in
Strand Feature

The current double feature bill
at the Strand which includes Edw
G.. Robinson in 1.-THE Little Giant"
and Alison Skipworth with Roland
Young in "A Lady's Profession
closes this evening. Tomorrow
brings George Arliss in THE
Working Man"
The picture is a delightfully."- en-
pertaining comedy drama which
presents Mr. Arliss in the type OF
picture with which he has had his
greatest successes on the screen.
1.-THE Working Man. is of similar
pattern to 1.-THE Millionaire" his
most popular hit, although it is en-
tirely different in plot.
AS the head of a large business,
he masquerades as a lowly fisher
man in order to save the children
Of his one-time most formidable
business rival from moral and H.
nancial ruin. Arliss Is said to reach
the highlight Of his brilliant career
in 1.-The Working Man." as the
most human character he has yet
portrayed. It is a picture with uni
versal appeal.
AS usual in an Arliss picture
there is an unusually strong cast
Of stage and screen celebrities,
hand picked by Mr. Arliss himself.
Bette Davis, who played the in
genue role with Mr. Arliss in "The
Man Who Played God" has the
leading feminine role in this pic
ture. Hardie Albright, who has the
juvenile lead, is also an Arliss pro-
tege, and played with him in "A
Successful Calamity"
The companion feature presents
Sally Eilers and Robert Mont
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-13

The last of the unknown peo-
pies of the earth the giraffe
neck women from Burma - ar
rived in New York in April on the
North German Lloyd Liner Bre-
men from LeHavre, France,
whence they had reached by train
from Genoa, Italy, after transport
from Upper Burma Businesses by
elephant, OK cart, train ana
steamer, a continuous journey OF
four weeks.
The giraffe-neck women, who
are also known as the Karen wo-
men of the Karen Hills, province
of Upper Burma, have come to
America as an outstanding feature
of the Ringing Brothers and
Bailey Circus, coming here Thus
day at Golf Lots.
Travellers have told of the
giraffe-neck Burmese in the Ma
tional Geographic and other mag
azines, but civilized peoples have
had little information about them.
In infancy these women encircle
their necks with four or five brass
bands, each about the size of ones
little finger. AS the child grows,
ring is added each year, so that
the duulI WolIleh WSnL oAN
of the brass bands. This custom
has stretched their necks to
startling lengths hence their
name of giraffe-neck women.
Ringing Brothers and Barnum
and Bailey have since 1926 had
their Far Eastern agents negotiaS-
ing with these strange people, who
formerly were known as savage
stealers of men - kidnappers on
grand scale. However, the present
generations are really a gentle, in
telligent people. In fact, 1t has
been the timidity of these women
that has, until now, defeated every
attempt to bring them to America
for exhibition with The Greatest
Show on Earth.
Salt did the trick last spring -
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1933-06-13
In The Local
TheaterS
Powell Picture
Closes at State

Performances this evening mark
the final presentation, at Warmers
State, of the current double feature.
bill which includes William Powell
in Private Detective 81" and "Ann
Carver's Profession" with Fay
Wray and Gene Raymond.
l. Tomorrow brings Warner Bros
all-star, dramatic musical spec
tacle "Go1d Diggers of 1882. The
most, lavish entertainment of the
decade.
A fitting sequel to the sensation
ally popular picture "42nd Street"
which started new styles in screen
fare, Gold Diggers of 1913" ac-
cording to Hollywood information
excels its great predecessor in
beauty, in catchy tunes and whist
ling music, in comedy and in its
story values. Its list Of stars Is
even more imposing; the chorus
ensembles, directed by Busby Berk-
eley, are more spectacular; its
songs by Harry Warren and Al
Dublin, will appeal to even wider
audiences.
The names of Warren William,
Joan Blondell, Ruby Keller (Mrs
AL folsom who sprang to screen
fame over night in "42nd Street.;
Dick Powell, Aline MacMahon, Guy
Kibbee, Ginger Rogers and Ned
Sparks head the superlative cast
ensembled by Warner Bros for
"Gold Diggers of 1893" Mervyn
LEROY who directed 81 Am Fugi-
tive From a Chain Gang" and
s'EImer the Great" directed from
the Avery Hopwood story adapted
by Edwin Gelsey and James Sey-
mour.
"Gold Diggers Of 1888" is q
s'back of the back-stage" story, a
dramatic and amusing insight into
the lives and loves of the people
primarily responsible for the stag
ing of great New York show. 1t
is an intensely human story cli-
NAKED by a triumphant and spec
tacular 'show" in which Busby
Berkley's choruses of 200 picked
beauties are lavishly displayed in
dance ensembles unequalled in the
history of stage or screen.
It is, furthermore, the story of
three gold digging show girls into
whose capable hands the problem
Of finding an "angep for the show
that will give them employment
and opportunity, is entrusted. The
tricks and trades behind many a
Broadway success, are disclosed in
a whirlwind of exciting incident
and amusing situations. The song
writing scion of proud family
eventually involves both his severe
ly proper brother and the family
lawyer in the intricacies of show
manship. All in all, it Is a dra-
matically sound comedy drama en-
HANGED by the generous produc-
ton values of the big show"
The chorus featured throughout.
is a collection of beauty gathered
from the whole nation and trained
under the guiding genius OF the
man responsible for the chorus en-
sembles already famous in 1.-THE
Kid from SPAIN" and "42nd Street"
as we'll as in numerous New York
stage revues in recent years. The
numbers originated from Gold
Diggers of 1898" mark the high
spot in Hollywood's donations to
the worlds entertainment. Nothing
like them in beauty, spectacle and
daring has bene sene before.
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Playing
To-day
HPeg o. Ny Heart
Comes 10 Palace

The most wholesome comedy
that has ever been written, made
into a sensational stage and screen
show and now returning to us,
with the addition of sound, that Is
what is promised patrons of the
Palace theater for 8 days starting
tomorrow, In peg % My Heart"
starring Marion Davies and in
other roles will be found such stars
as Onslow Stevens, ]. Farrell NC
Donald, Juliette Compton, Alan
Mowbray and Doris Lloyd.
"Peg % My Heart is based on
a stage play that was the greatest
thing of its day, and was good
enough to stay on Broadway for
over two years and then go on the
road in the principal cities Tor
couple of more years.
Laughs that will turn to tears
and songs that will linger through
the years are a part of this picture,
heart-throbs, drama and romance
are also included, she will go
straight to your heart and stay
there, you will always remember
Peg, and don't you still remember
the song hit that caused the entire
country to hum and whistle it, by
the same name. While talking
about Peg there is also another
that we cannot forget and that is
Michael, the little dog that was
made famous by Laurette Taylor,
when she was starred in the road
show, he is here and how you will
love him.
Miss Davies sings n this picture
and when she sings "Sweet Heart
Darling" you will feel a world of
heart-break and love! It's grand.
Sad moments, glad moments,
there all here in this story of i'm
mortal Peg, who has won and will
again win the heart of the world.
wednesday night, at the popular
Palace will witness another of the
very entertaining Talent Quest"
nights, when the pick of the semi
pro performers of Waterbury and
vicinity engage in additions, seek
ing places in the spotlight of stage
work and so far there have been
some very fine acts presented,
singers dancers, instrumentalists
and comedians have been present
and pleased, with the capable as
sistance of Connie Ryan, the
genlAI master OIL cereIIloHieS, WIN
keeps the action of the show pep
ped up, there is plenty of enter
tainment, in fact many patrons
have complimented the manage
ment on the type Of performance
run and claim that it is the equal
of shows they have seen that were
offered as the best of vaudeville.
Tonight the final showing OF
International Hopuse" and the Of
fetal pictures of the Baer-Schmel-
ing fight will be shown, all should
avail themselves of seeing this
sure-fire comedy with music and
the fight pictures are superb, and
they will positively never be shown
in this town again.
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YOU'RE the girl my brother should
be interested in
This was the moment for which
Carol, Brad and Trixie and even
Polly had been waiting. Carol made
dramatic entrance and faced ].
Lawrence.
II don't like that" she said.
Neither do l." said Brad, fol-
lowing Carol onto the balcony.
80 we're all too vulgar for Mr.
J. Lawrence Bradford?" said Carol
sarcastically.
mo. No. Not at ALL" ]. Law
renee tried to explain.
Except this little girl" con-
tinued Carol. apparently raging.
I'm too cheap-too vulgar" She
marched out Indignantly and j
Lawrence followed along, still hop
ing to set matters straight.
Il don't mean that at ALL" he in
sisted. You misunderstood. I think
you're"
I'm going home" declared
Carol. II don't have to stay here
and be insulted."
They reached Carols apartment
while J. Lawrence was still trying
to explain.
Lets forget it," suggested Carol.
her good nature apparently return
ing. "And have another drink.
I'll forgive you. Bottoms up!"
She poured J. Lawrence two stiff
whiskeys which he drank rapidly.
"Like me?" eased Carol.
II Love You Polly"
THAT isn't the word. 1t goes
deeper than that Polly" The wrong
name shocked Carol back into a re-
alization. of the situation.
II don't understand it myself
but I love you Polly"
There was a queer tone to Carols
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finally insisted that It was his turn
to dance with Carol, ]. Lawrence
saw Polly standing alone on a
little balcony and made his way
toward her.
This was the moment for which
they had been waiting. Quietly Brad
and Carol, Trixie and "0igolo" Ed
die, who had been let in on the
plans approached the balcony to a
point where they could overhear
the conversation between J. Law
renee and Polly.
The Victim Falls Hard
1--WE been watching you and
wondering" they heard j. Law
renee saying, You're so obviously
a girl Of breeding. Who were your
people?"
"My father" began Polly, my
father was an official in the gov
eminent service"
"Her father was a letter carrier
Trixie giggled behind her hand to
Carol.
Mother" continued Polly, MAX
ing up the story as she went along,
was an invalid.
Her mother" whispered Trixie,
could have licked John L. Sui
livan."
Then" demanded J. Lawrence
in his best manner, chow did girl
like you-What are you doing in
the theater?"
Polly told a believable fable
about that too. j. Lawrence paid
close attention. Then "Gigolo" Ed
die stumbled past them, as coached
by Trixie and little too obviously
drunk.
You're the little stuck-up dame
who goes home right after the
show" he challenged, waving an
uncertain finger at Polly.
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Laskay Picture
at New Garden

Showing for the last times today
at the New Garden theater is "a
Bedtime Story" with Maurice Chew
alier. The companion attraction is
Tom Mix in 1.-THE Fourth Horse
man" also choice featurettes.
1.-THE Warrior Husband, Jesse
L. Lasky's second independent
production under the Fox film ban
ner, comes tomorrow to remain
for two days and it is the most
hilarious comedy of the screen sea :
son. The story of the picture is
set in the mythical period Of the
world history when countries were
ruled by Amazons, when women
did the providing and the fighting
and the men devoted themselves to
the less strenuous elements of life.
Reversing the accepted order of
things, 1.-The Warriors Husband"
takes full advantage Of the comic
character of the situation. Women
are seen as political, military and