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The Washington times., 1933-03-09
.ROADWAYS
OF The WORLD
BY Mark HeIIinger.

SHEPHEARDS HOTEL, CAIRO, Egypt.-Beng visitor
to Cairo don't how possibly avoid this column
Since must be DONE suppose might we'll do
and get it with Yes dear children, speaking of
my visit to the Pyramids and the Sphinx Just if you
didn't know!
Viewing the Pyramids in Egypt is exactly like seeing
Grants Tomb when the tourist hits New York. 1t is
thing that must be done and the quicker you get
with the happier you supposed to be. don't want to
insult your intelligence by comparing Grants Tomb in New
York with the great and mysterious Pyramids this section
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that is to be is written on the
Pyramids"
Pyramid Predicts
And I'm not kidding about
that, either. There are a num-
ber of otherwise shrewd men
who actually believe the non-
sense that they speak. They
will prove "by measurements
and calculations" that the
Great War and the Armistice
and the Lindbergh flight and
anything else you might care
to bring up were all clearly
foretold by the Pyramid of
Cheops.
All these assertions, of
course, are absurd. But they
make for good fiction and are
interesting enough when told
as the sun goes down and the
chill air settles over the desert.
If you care for figures-and
positively nothing is guaran-
teed-you might be interested
in the fact that the First Pyra-
mid is 451 feet high, occupies
about 13 acres, and is COM
posed of $4,000, 900 cubic feet
of stone. Indeed, it has been
estimated that there are suf-
ficient stones in the Pyramids
to build a wall around France
that would be four feet high
and one foot thick.
Volumes and volumes can be
written-and have been-upon
the reaction of the individual
as he gazes upon the Pyramids
for the first time. But, no
matter how beautifully or how
flowery they are worded, they
all boil down to the word
"awe." Because that is the
only word necessary to de-
scribe the sensation.
You look upon a sight that
is so vast, so remarkable, and
so useless that it seems to be
a part of something totally
foreign to you. This Pyramid
might have taken 10000 slaves
80 years to build; that one
might have taken 10000 slaves
40 years to build. Into the
building of each Pyramid went
death. destruction. misfortune
and the ultimate in supersti-
ton. And all for what?
A Sense Of Awe
It would take a far wiser man
than I to supply the proper an
swer. All I know is that I
looked upon these classic monu-
ments of Stupidity and felt an
overpowering sense of awe. Not
because of their great beauty,
for they are not beautiful. Not
because of their age, for the
very sands on which they stand
are far older. And not because
of the colossal magnitude, for
given the money and modern
advantages-any fool, including
myself, would be able to build
you g. Pyramid to end all other
Pyramids.
No. These were not the rea-
sons for the great sense Of awe.
It's the utter useleSsnesS of the
structures that gave me my i'm
pressions. Look:
Thousands of years ago, a
king conceived the First Pyra-
mid. It would mean, he was
certain, a wonderful life after
death-and it would be a monu-
ment to his greatness for all
time. In it, although dead, he
would live forever. And this
Pyramid would always be sacred.
So today it is a tourists
hang-out. Round shouldered
mamaS and bald-headed papas
crawl around in the sacred
tomb. Human flies scale the
walls for 20 cents a scale. And
picnic parties enjoy pickles in
the shade and roar with laugh
ter as good, old Jim Babbitt
gets seasick on a camel.
Come to think of it, pals,
maybe I've been using the wrong
word. Maybe it's not awe at all.
Maybe it's just a fools sense of
the ironic.
A~L H.I
The Washington times., 1933-03-09
NEW PLAY RAKES CONGRESS
BY HARRISON CARROLL
Copyright. 1888, King Features
Syndicate IncN

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, March 9.
Last week Fox decided to put
Sol M. Wurtzel in charge of its
old Western Avenue studio and
start production humming there
once more. Now comes the news
that his first picture will be
Lady Cop" co-starring Sally
Eilers and Spencer Tracy.
Back in the days when the old
studio was the hub of Fox pro-
duction these two were teamed
in a picture which was to be,
for them, momentouS produc-
tion. 1t was "Quick Millions" a
racketeer story, conceived by
Rowland Brown.
This picture put Tracy over as
a film bet and was responsible
for Sally Eilers being given a
chance to do the lead in bad
Girl" Before that the most i'm
portant thing she'd done was a
part with Marie Dressler.
The new film, Lady Cop"
tells Of a young social worker
who tires of her job and decided
upon the more venturesome Ca
reer of a lady policeman. Judith
Revel wrote the story and Dudley
Nichols is adapting it for the
screen.
Starting dates are a little un-
certain these days, but Mr.. Wurt-
eel expects to get the company
under way in two or three weeks.
Hollywood Parade
First Hollywood cyclist to show
up with a pedaling bodyguard is
Joan Blondel. The Barnes home
is on lonely hilltop and Joan's
hubby has given orders that the
chauffeur accompany her on her
cycling expeditions.
Interesting to hear from Harold
Lloyd that Europe has gone just
as autograph crazy as Hollywood.
He tells me he was beset for
signatures even in the small vii
lagos. Now that the comedian is
back, the United Artists studio
loses some of it's deserted look.
Harold has a dozen or more
stories to look over, but has
nothing definite in mind. He
doesn't even know for sure when
he wants to start to work. He
was much impressed with Europe,
made eight speeches over there
in one day, and he's going back
after his next picture.
Playful trick he and the
Michael Farmers GLORIA Swan
SOM pulled in that London hotel.
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Actor Is Knieht

Sir Guy Standing, noted actor
of the New York and London
stage, who plays his first screen
role in THE Story of Temple
Drake" is the first actor to win
knighthood because of war serv-
ices. He was a commander of the
British navy in the World War.
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Good Old Richv!

Richly Craig, jr., now working
on the screen play of Cracked
Ice" for the Four Marx Brothers,
has attained success in Broadway
musicals and reyues, as a comedy
writer, and on the radio, although
he is still in his thirtieth year.
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GullQ duSplC6S
in New York
on M on d a y
night.
The critics
Robert Garland
e xc e p t e d.
seemed to like
it. Percy Ham
m o n d C ON
ments thuSly:
=" M q x well
An d er s o ms
grim picture
of our ma
tiOnal IegiSs
latOrS is flat
k0Pin~ ~ ana
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Overtime Work

Because of an early release date
for Under the Tonto RIM" two
camera crews today are filming
the Zane Grey story. One is at
Paramount ranch, the other at
Inglewood, Calf, photographing
the Taylor hog ranch.
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In the Year 6,933

III WV O0I W ~
Well, supposing it were 5000
years from now. I'm getting
into difficulties, but what's the
difference? Getting right down
to cases, I'm dealing with
tombstones. And once you're
dealing with those things,
brothers, arguments are pretty
well a thing of the past. Are
you hstenin', Mr.. Campbell?
ALI right, it's 5000 years
from now. New York has been
buried for many centuries and.
by some miracle, the only sur
viving landmark is Grants
Tomb. Gaze upon Mrs. Gill
hawk, a typical tourist Of the
year 6,933 and listen to her
as she talks:
whats that, guide? You say
this was once the center of q
big civilization? Well, it GER
tainly doesn't look like it now.
Jim Ceribelin's general store
over in Ball has this beat a
mile. What's that? Oh, you
say it must have looked like
something 5000 years ago?
Well, I'm certainly glad you
apologized.
What did you say, Ray?
You want to take my picture
with the Tomb as a back
ground? Well, I should say
you can. Just wait until I
climb into the ruins of that
thing over there that the an
clients used to ca1l an automo-
bile. Is it true, guide, that
the Americans of that period
used to ride in these things
on the ground? My God, how
terrible?
rs my hat on straight, Ray?
All ready, then. Just wait un-
til 1 get back home and show
this picture to Millie and Dot.
Will they be jealous? I'll bet
they'll fly to the same ruins Of
New York next weekend just
because they won't be able to
stand it.
80 this is the Tomb of
King Grant, eh? Tee, hee."
Not So Absurd
Silly, I suppose you'll say.
NonsensiSal. Absurd. Far
fetched. Well, there's just a
chance that you're right. But
I wish that the one who con-
ceived the Pyramids might look
over my shoulder as I write
this. I don't think he would
feel that I was so very far
from right. =.
Leaving the Sphinx for an
other day, permit me to pound
out a few words upon the Pyra-
midS. There are about 10 Of
them scattered over the desert
from Giza to Medium, but the
First Pyramid-the Period Of
Cheops-is possibly the most
famous.
This particular Pyramid was
built about 3,700 years before
Christ, and they tell me that
it's still the largest building in
the world-ancient or modern.
That may or may not be true,
but I'm not the kind Of guy
who wants to argue with mil
lions of Egyptians on their
home territory. Besides, the
statement certainly looks good
in print.
At the present writing, there
seems little reason to doubt the
fact that all the Pyramids were
built solely as tombs for the
ancient Egyptian kings, queens
and other notable personages,
including jacks and tens. I
mention that because, since
time immemorial, the widest
theories imaginable have been
offered in connection with the
PyramidS-and the Pyramid Of
Cheops, in particular.
There have been those who
stoutly maintained that all of
the Pyramids have a symbolic
or prophetic meaning. That be-
lief has died away to a great
extent since the last great
prophecy failed to come
through in 1923. But you'll
still find plenty of gentlemen
who will inform you in mys-
teriouS tones that Everything
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Real Fast Worker

It took Lawrence Hazard just
10 days to write the play from
which From He'll to Heaven"
was adapted for Carole Lombard,
David Manners. Jack Oakie, Adri-
enne Ames and Sidney B1ackmer.
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Quite a Record

Nydia Westman, comedian in
"From He'll to Heaven" has a
unique distinction in that every
stage show in which she ever
played was produced on Broad
way.
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LARGE Cast in Film

Bella Lugosi, Edmund BreeSe,
Franklin Pangborn and Harrison
Green will appear in "Interna-
tional House" with Peggy Hopkins
Joyce and w. C. Fields.
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Anderson Drama
Is Severe On
Politics
BY ANDREW r. KELLEY

Congress comes in for rak-
ing in Both Your Houses" a
new Maxwell Anderson play,
which opened under Theater
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w. c. Was )uggIer
w. c. Fields, who has the COM
edy lead in international House" ="
started his career in an Atlantic
City beer garden as a juggler, re-
ceiving SIS week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22

de fer. Cleveland, Ohio; Louis Johnson, national commander American Legion, Indianapolis, In- diana; Charles W. Ardery, corre- spondant national, Indianapolis, Indiana; John D. Crawley, sous chef de chemin de fer, Cambridge, Mass; George Dobson, chef de che min de fer passe, New York City, N. r.; Pelham St George Bissell, chef de chemin de fer; passe, New York City. N. r.; Charles E. Per ry, chef de chemin de fer passe, Kittery, Maine; Joseph A. Tread well, department commander, American Legion, Hartford, Conn; Mrs Frances c. Krause, depart ment president, American Legion auxiliary, New Haven, Conn; Mrs Margaretha l.. Hartle, department secretary, American Legion Auxil- iary, New Haven, Conn; Mrs Grace McNally, le chapeau departmental, 8 and 40, Groton, Cam; Mrs Lil- Han A. Wheeler, chairman, Gold Star Mothers, New Haven, Conn; John T. Elliano. department com- mander, V. F. w., Bridgeport, Conn; Peter Nugent, national sem for vice commander, D. A. w., West I1dNcil, SOAI, 1oIl bTdtn, STaHu chef de gare, Somerville, Mass; Robert L. Hamilton, grand chef de gare, Orono, Maine; Robert B. Harrison. grand chef de gare, Le- banon. New Hampshire; Benedict J. Wagenbach, grand chef de gare, Newark, N. J.; Henry W. Plate, grand chef de gare, New York City, N. r.; Dr J. P. Tierney, grand chef de zane, St Johnsbury, Vermont; Earl L. Cooney, grand chef de gare Providence, R. l.; John F. Coan, grand correspondent, Dorchester, Mass, Harold Eisgrau, grand chef dc train, Ridgefield Park, N. J.; Percival c. Davis, grand chef de gare passe, Auburn, Maine; Col onel Henry S. Dorsey, chairman, American Legion state convention committee, New London, Conn; Colonel John B. Schoeffel, West
 Hartford, Conn: Major Thomas Bannigan, Newington, Conn; pr Thomas Maher, Newington. Conn; and Frank J. Cushner, national commander, Purple Heart Associa- tion. Ansonio, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
CAP0D0NNA GIVEN DISCHARGE BY COURT
JOURNEY ENDED
 IN ANSONIA.
Water b ury Boy Who Started on Long Tour
 Back Home
BOUND FOR NEW YORK

Young Peter Zabet, who was Q on his last birthday, started for New Jersey yesterday with plenty of courage and ambition, but lit- tie money. His trip ended in An sonia, and he was held there by the police until his father claimed him.
 Here's an Ansonia correspon- dents description of the incident: When q blue eyed, curly haired boy who appeared to be about seven years old confessed to Motorman Barney Levy of a Wa terbury-New Haven trolley car that he was bound for New Jer- sey and had but one thin dime in his pocket, the trolleyman teie- phoned ahead to the Ansonia po- lice who took the boy off the car and ended his Journey.
 The boy was taken to police Headquarters where Chief of Po- lice John J. Mahoney, after brib- ing him with an ice cream cone, gleaned the information that his eight years old and that he lives away from home." A check with Waterbury police disclosed that the boys parents, who live at 31 South Leonard street, Waterbury, had reported his disappearance and were frantic with anxiety. The lads parents came to Anson- ia to take him back to Waterbury. Police said the boy told them he decided to run away to New Jer- sey after being scolded by his mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Witnesses Appear In Behalf To-day;
 Guilt Not Clear
Thought Police Wouldn't Give Him Square Deal' So Pleaded Guilty When First Arraigned- -0alxvilIe Man Appeals Jail Sentence Automatically Im- posed for Second Offense

Louis Capodonno, 32. of 2S Green street was discharged in po- lice court today following the pres- entation of evidence ot disinter- ested witnesses, who convinced Judge Edward Mascolo that the accused. was not under the influ- ence of liquor, when arrested early last Friday morning.
 Why did you plead guilty when you were in court last Friday morning" ?" the young man was asked by Judge Mascolo.
 With the cops claiming that I was drunk didn't think I had 8 chance of getting a square deal" was his response.
 Well, you had better get that idea out of your mind" remarked the judge. When you're right you needn't be afraid of anyone"
 Capodonna insisted on pleading guilty last Friday morning, but the court advised him to accept con- tinuance of his case and engage counsel. This morning Thomas Me- Carthy, well known druggist, testi- fled that in his opinion Capodonna was not under the influence of AAAAOEp Out iAdu dCICu dS IL ue we're dazed. Capodonnas' machine was badly damaged when 1t collided with pole in north square. pr Post, an interne at St Mary's hos pital, also gave favorable evidence for the young man, stating that he did not notice any signs of excess sive drinking when he treated the young man for deep laceration about his face.
 The court remarked that he was not convinced beyond reasonable doubt as to the young mans guilt and ordered his discharge.
 Another lengthy hearing devel- oped in the trial of George Pleas ant. 27, of Oakville. He was charg- ed with operating motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. Several witnesses claimed that he showed signs of drink, but the de- fense contended that the young man was nervous and acted very
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22

excitedly following an accident on Watertown avenue.
 Pleasant was found guilty. II then developed that he was arrest ed in 1881 and convicted on a similar charge. Judge Mascolo, ac- cording to law, had no alternative but to order the young man com mitted to jail for six months. An appeal to the court of common pleas was taken.
 On the payment of costs, $12.25 each, the charges or evading a hotel bill were nolled in the cases of John Gibbons, AS, of Providence and James Dolan, AS. of Lawrence, Mass They were arrested in Nau- gatuck yesterday and brought back to Waterbury on the compal!nt of a local hotel.
 John Berry, 30, of 27 Cedar ave- nut, pleaded guilty to two charges of violating the motor vehicle law. Sentence was deferred until Friday. A continuance until the 29th was ordered in the case of Daniel Griffith of Twining avenue. also charged with violating the motor vehicle law.
 Michael Bonda, 37, of 230 Cherry StACCl Wa6 6AfCA ov AuJ All JeAAA for creating disturbance in his home. Mrs Bonda testifying was not very positive as to whether she was married to the accused, but she remembered that she visited lawyers office and got license of some kind.
 A weeks continuance was grant ed in the case of Ernest Foley of New Hartford and Mary Ann Full CT of Winsted. The request came from a Hartford lawyer, who is in- terested in the case. The court granted the petition with the un- derstanding that there will be no trial on next Tuesday, the accused agreeing to waive examination. The couple have been in the cus- tody of the local police for about three weeks. They have been un- able to obtain bonds.
 John Paolino, 45, of 1f2 High street, charged with carrying con- cealed weapons, obtained a con tinuance until the 29th. Frank Freeman, 52, of 22 Vine street pleaded guilty to operating an un- registered car which was equipped with 1881 markers. He will be sen tenced Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
To Discuss Code
 in New Haven
State Tavern Keepers Call- ed Together Friday
 Afternoon

The meeting of the Retail Beer, Wine and Liquor association of day afternoon voted to call a state gathering of all tavern keepers to be held in New Haven Friday aft ernoon at o'clock, at which many matters in which dealers are spe- cially interested will be discussed, the objection to closing taverns at 10 o'clock Sunday night.
 There is some difference of opin- ion among tavern keepers over reg ulations, all of which will come up at the session in New Haven, which will be attended by delegates from all over the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Bouquets for New Postmaster
Came From Friends in Dif=
 ferent Parts of City

Yesterday morning Acting Post master James T. Kelley was flood ed with a deluge of beautiful floral offerings from Waterbury admirers. but with this mornings mail came few score of congratulatory let ters and cards from various ac- quaintances throughout New Eng land who learned of his temporary appointment.
 Among the outstanding ones were letters from Rev Leo Finn, pastor of St Mary Magdalen's church in Oakville. an old-time friends of MT kelley's and one from Rev James Miller of Hart ford. who previous to his ordina- tion to the priesthood worked un- der Mir Kelley in the local federal office. Telegrams came pouring in rapidly throughout the day from friends unable to extend their con- gratulations personally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Arnold LaGrange
 Released Under Bond

Arnold LaGange, 27, of 22 Cherry street has been released un- der bonds of $1,000 pending trial in the superior court on the charges of reckless driving and causing fatal accident. Mrs Irene Bertram of this city, passenger in LaGrange's car was fatally injured on July 2Sth when the machine turned over on the Wallingford A corners finding was filed last week, holding LaGrange responsible for her death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22

pr S. Howard Cohan of Ansonia, Grand Chef de Care of the Con- necticut Department 40 and B." the honor society of the American Legion, will preside at the 10th an- nual convention which will open Friday in New London.
 John A. Elden, chef de chemin de fer, or national head of the 40 and 8 will fly to the convention from his home town, Cleveland. Many Waterburians have been delegated by Corporal Coyle Post to attend the two-days sessions.
 Distinguished guests who will be present, announced this morning by Dr Conan, follows:
 John A. Elden, chef de chemin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Promotion Made In
 T Co.,, National Guard

At the weekly drill of the E. Co.,, Connecticut National Guards, at the Field street Armory last night, Corp Michael T. Longo was named sergeant to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Sergeant Michael Day. The latter resigned when he was assigned from the Waterbury branch of the Chase Co. to the Cleveland branch. Private D. J. Byron was promoted to corporal and Private John Mcclure now rates as a first class private.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Compensation
 Agreements
Claims for Damages Caus= ed By Injuries Settled
 To-day

The following compensation agreements in which compensation Is to be paid weekly during dis ability were approved this morning missioner Frederic P. Williams: : Hitchcock Brothers of Canaan and John Topping, Canaan, second finger of left hand crushed, $7.50 beginning August 2; MT and Mrs Ralph McAllister Ingersoll of Lake vile and Edward Carter of Lake vile, confusion of left side., $7,S9 starting July 16: American-Repub- lican Inc. and Walter Clausen, 230 Orange street, per cent of use of right first finger and 10 per cent loss of use of right second finger, $152O for 4.9 weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
SEIZED SIGN USED

Kings City, .Calif = (U.P) = A sign recovered from a local boot legger has been used with excellent results by local judge. The sign brought in by the raiding officers and posted by the judge reads ''No Sc Fia". in English 1t means No credit' and when Mexicans ask for time to pay fines. the judge merely points to the sign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
Burglars Busy
 Last Night
Called at Spring and South
 Leonard Streets

The Waterbury Store Fixture Company at 24 Spring street was burglarized during the night. A beer pump and a meat slicing ma- chine were reported taken. En- trance was gained by forcing the front door.
 Burglars also forced their way into the Beacon Oil station on South eLonard street and caused some malicious damage. They car- ried away five automobile tires and several cans of radiator flush and threw them down an embankment, where the police later found them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22
RATS ENDANGER DAM

Grants Pass, Ore-(UP)-One of the worst enemies of the irriga- tion district here Is the common rat. Twice this year the animals have undermined the canals, caus- ing water to break through and flood homes and fields. The first break suspended travel on the Pa cific highwa;, coast artery high way; for several hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-22

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