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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19

As a play. the piece played the
John Golden Theater. with Frank
Craven, Una Merkel. Claude Cooper.
Alan Goode. Edith Elliott and Pa
tricia O'Hearn in the featured holes.
The story concerns John Homer
and his wife. played by Summer
vile and Miss Pitts. who had never
gotten away from Snag Harbor. the
little hamlet where they live, al
though John. who came of a long
line Of seafaring men. was always
dreaming Of the day when he would
seek adventure on the high seas as
captain OF his own ship. Practical
minded wife worked in the office Of
Harry Davis. a local attorney. and
carefully built up the family saw
ings.
Mary. gohn's wife. adored her
husband. and never doubted his
story of being the first mate on the
Albany night boat She is uneasy,
however, because John and his
cronie. Sam Bowen, are forever
talking OF the ship they intend buy
ing. She fears John will sail off
and leave her.
When an opportunity comes to
buy the ferry that phys across the
Sound. Mary consults with Harvey
Davis and decides 10 make the pur-
chase. At the last minute she feels
she must consult John before going
through with the deal. and as the
sale must be conSummated in
twenty-four hours. she hurries to
New York with Johns sister, Hattie,
determined to see John before the
Albany night boat leaves.
Complications develop rapidly
since John is really only a candy
butcher" His efforts to disguise
himself in the first mates uniform
lead to his dismissal, and during the
lapsed time many hilarious situa-
tons have been able TO present
Summerville and Miss Pitts in their
true sense of comedy.
In support of the pair OF funsters
is seen Una Merkel. who played in
the stage version; Warren Hymer.
Berton Churchill. Jocelyn Lee.
George Marion and Henry Armetta
William Wyler directed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19

of tickets. Mrs. George S. King is
chairman in charge of advertising
A program including special mu-
&c, side show effects and a two-act
play by the dramatic club of the
church consists of the evenings en-
tertainment.
The evening meal is to be served
from to 7 o'clock each evening
and will consist of a fish fry, vari-
GUS sandwiches, baked beans. SAL
ads. pies and cakes and various
drinks, all of these are home made
foods.
There is to be a fish pond" and
lemon tree to be enjoyed by every
one. Prizes are to be drawn each
evening, with a grand prize to be
drawn at 10 p. m.
The chairmen in charge of gen.
eral preparations feel confident that
this will be one of the largest af-
fairs of its kind in the history OF
the church.
The Rev. Ephriam Lowe is the
minister of the Olive Branch church
which is located at Raymond and
Pennsylvania streets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19
BIG HIT RETURNS
TO THE CIRCLE.

So insistent has been the de-
mand for a return engagement of
Gold Diggers of 1888" the man.
agement of the Circle theater is
again presenting their musical sue
cess.
A new type of film dramal That
is what has been created by Direc-
tor Mervyn Leroy This type of pic
ture had its forerunner in "42nd
Street"
The most difficult problem that
confronted Director Leroy was the
proper balance of music and drama
so that each would be a distinct
show in itself and yet blend to-
gether in such a way as to form
an intrinsic part of--an integral
whole
He solved the difficulty by put
ting on the screen the entire the
atrical production with its songs and
dancer and gigantic choruseS, which
the play could only hint at.
Leroy has succeeded in knitting
a musical comedy spectacle with the
powerful drama of Avery Hopwood S
play so closely that every number
and every bit of action co-ordinstes
a show within a show. but an es-
sential part of it. II is a musical
drama on such a scale as never be-
fore attempted.
The production carries an all
star cast which includes Warren
William. Joan Blondell, Aline Mac
Mahon. Ruby Keeler. Dick Powell,
Guy Kibbee. Ned Sparks and
Ginger Rogers. Two hundred chorus
girls are a part of the elaborate
mobile sets.
The new dance and song con-
ceptions were created and staged by
the famous musical comedy pro-
Queer. Busby Berkeley.
The music and lyrics are by the
famous team of Harry Warren and
Al Dublin. who wrote the song hits
in "42nd Street"
Circle News and other short sub
jects supplement the bill.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19
Helen TweKetrees in 'Disgraced Wears Many Modern
Gowns, but Finds Love Today May Make One
Sad as Well as Lonely

CHE wanted to be modnl And Gay Holloway playing
- the modern the the modens willing to
the consequences
DSgraced.' which is Paramount
this live her own
life according 10 Societys latest single moral code
OF DiSgraced
Adrienne
directed The story by Alice O.
Miller Besides "DSgaced" the Harry
Langdon comedy entitled Tied Life song cartoon
Old Mistream
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19

daughter is the woman in the case
furnishes the dramatic climax.
In the opening scenes of Dis
graced. Helen Twelvetrees appears
as a manneqtin in an exclusive
dress shop. This requires her to
wear a score Of attractive gowns
especially designed for her use in
the picture by Travis Banton. Para
mount stylist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19
APOLLO OPENS BETTER MOVIE MONTH WITH NEW COMEDY
Circle Theater Brings Back Gold Dggers of 1888 for
Another Engagement Palace Presents Mid
night Mary With Loretta Younu.

TER FIRST MATE the
Apollo. reputed points oil
TO the Apollo
n OF the films
which nauguated at the heater yesterday
Her Mate.
ns appeared Broadway entitled
Dan Jarrett John Golden
ample Opportunity 70 provoke The emen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19
Gets a Job

Gertrude Michael. tall.
talented beauty from Talledega
Alabama. who came 10 Holly
wood by way of the Broadway
stage to appear briefly in
Maurice Chevalier's "A Bed
time Story has been signed
for her first featured screen
role, that OF Mae Vests rival
in Paramount'S I'm No Angel"
The picture is due to go into
production this week. Tam
many Young has been brought
from New York for a part in
the piece. Cary Grant. when
he emerged from the hospital
where he has been confined by
illness, will be the leading
man.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-08-19
Here Is a Rare Antique

After long search. lightning
rod has been found for scenes in
Paramount's "One Sunday After
noon" The studio property depart
ment had to go east of the Sierra
Madre mountains to find the quaint
instrument which has long passed
into diSuse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21

the shouting died away the people were still buying just about as they had been doing before. This is likely to be the case in almost any country except during war. People tend to buy what they want if the prices are right rather than what others tell them to buy. They go by price and quality more than by origin of commodities.
 On the whole, this is probably good thing. It tends to stimulate trade between nations, all around. And at present, inter. national trade needs stimulation. It is far better for nations to buy from each other. on fair basis of exchange, then to boycott each other, because thus there arc more goods and more work for all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
Scenery An Asset

New Hampshire has awakened to the need of preserving it's beauty unspolcd' Commereialization is running some of the rural highways so that there is danger of the mountains and valleys losing their old appeal. So the New Hampshire Scenic As- soeiation has been formed to protect the states natural heritage, State and munich pal officials are actively interested, and the state highway department is cooperating.
 The New Hampshire people realize that unspoled scenery is not merely good to look at, but is worth money Ugly or obtrusive billboards, trees nccdlesSly destroyed, ugly cuts and fills along highway or railroad, dump heaps along roadsdes, tin cans and junk littcring the banks of streams, all these destroy value. Good outdoor housekeeping and intelligent cooperation with nature pre- serve and create values,
 Switzerland discovered this fact a long time ago, and started it's Identification So. eicticS" to save it's scenery from dcfaecment, We are only beginning to show the same spirit and method, Eventually, when we have covered the scars of our progress, this will be once more a beautiful country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
Prison Methods

Prisons in Great Britain, says a student of prison conditions in America and abroad, have experienced a decrease in inmates since the World War. while prisons in America have become steadily more crowded, Riot. ing on this side of the ocean has increased, too, with shocking bloodShed and destruction. Riots in England are exceedingly rare. Some observers believe the difference is based on differences in temperament of British and Americans. Difference in handling of pris. oncrs is probably more important.
 In England, reports the investigator, prisoners are classified according 10 mental ability rather than past offenses, There is q carefully worked out system of status and privilege which serves constantly as strong incentive to good behavior, Men of high type are selected for prison officials, Guards receive careful training for their work. These two items are in strong contrast to the eus' tom in our own country. In England, too, it is explained, more effort is made to fl, prisoners for life after their terms expire, This cuts down the number of repcatcrs and stops many frst-oflcndcr from be. coming a criminal, Doubtless the English system is not perfect, but it is certainly worth study, not alone for the sake of pris. oncrs but for the sake of society as a whole
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2i, 1888
Lower Taxes, Don't Raise Them

The Legislature is being deuged with a shower of bills this session calling for taxes on this and that. Why doesn't some egis. lator have the ingenuity, also the courage. to propose the elimination of certain taxes! He could get himself elected to almost any public office in that land if he could put through his program of tax reduction. Once governments can be shown that they will operate on less income the door to smaller taxes is wide open. We don't see how it is possible for any town. or state to expect taxpayers to meet additional bur- . dens in these days Yet that is just what is being asked of them.
 A House revenue bill introduced this week includes a one mill tax on every cigarette sold by package or tin. They would result in two cent tax on package of twenty cigarettes which is the eonven' tional number in the more popular brands sold in this state. It isn't the first time tha, this item has been proposed in the Conneeti' cut General Assembly. It has habit ot bobbing up every time it appears as if the state might not be able to make it's budget balance or extra funds are needed for some purpose. We sincerely trust that the dem' oeram in the Legislature will oppose any such nuisance taxes that are proposed this year.
 If extraordinary appropriations are to be frowned upon, such as the S2,000,0 00o bill for the erection of the new veterans home at Rocky Hill. we think similar ef' forts should be made to exclude all new taxes Digressing for a moment may we say that acquisition of the Rocky Hill site for . veterans home was recommended on one count, because there were buildings there, property of the Hartford Retreat. that could Do utilized. Two million dollars would build quite a few new structures, we'd say offhand. It would require much more than q mill tax on a cigarette to raise this money in such times as these.
 Cigarettes are taxed now by the federal government, but the manufacturer is paying this. That's why you can't deduct this tax on your federal income returns, or course one reason we are being asked to pay taxes on such things as cigarettes and gasoline IS the high cost of government. We hope some time to see a local community, state or even the federal government making seri- ous efforts to lower this cost The taxes then will automatically take care of them' selves Wed be a more eontented nation internally if this could happen. too When that tax survey is undertaken this year we hope to sec reforms in government the first recommendation urged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
What's The Difference?

The taking of depostions in the Nauga- tuck borough court by Judge D. Emmett Shea to decide the legality of the election ot Representative Edward w. Goss in the fifth congressional district is behind closed doors Counsel for Congressman Goss has insisted upon this right, but precedent doesn't seem to be with him. So far as can be aseertalned no other similar hearing to decide eongres. siona seat has been regarded as strictly pri' vate and the public denied admission. How. ever. we can't sec that anything is gained in this particular instance.
 Newspapers have carried fairly eomprc- hensive reports of what has taken place in the two.day hearing in Naugatuek. Actual questions and answers, of course. were miss ing, but the names of witnesses summoned to testify and the nature of their testimony was readily obtainable without any violation of trust or ethics upon the part of news papermen. We can't help but say that the hearing was probably as open, so far as the general public is concerned, as it could have been under any other circumstances even with the doors of the court room thrown wide open.
 And when next weeks hearings at Tor rington are completed it has been indicated that the contestant Martin E. Gormley. will divuige any points of information that may be asked of him by interviewers. There certainly would be nothing for him to gain in withholding this information from the public. We can't see where it will harm Congressman Gosss case any to make the testimony public. No matter what is said or done a group of men far removed from the fifth congressional district will hear and judge the dispositions. One of three con- gressional elections committees will be as- signed this duty. But before they get the testimony the entire fifth district will buzz with it and wagging tongues can ruin any mans career. especially a legislative one. It would take plenty of arguments to con vince this writer that a mistake wasn't made in making the hearing a private one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
Our Daily Washington Letter
BOrah.J Johnson Clash a Dud
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

long grudge, was regarded as one of the most sensational events of its kind fin years, the argument all Beoms rather confusing and unim' portant.
 This session has found Borah on his feet oftener than In any othef recent ono. He is tremendously in- terested in tho rehabilitation of az. riculturc, which means that much moro will Do heard from him.
 Almost invariably now tho Idaho statesman wears 2 red neektle which jumps outside his doublo' broastod coat md flows ns he gets Into his argument. And often the coat, which has no vest bonenth e. Is unbuttOned to give tho senator moro freedom of gesture.
 Borah finds plenty of honest amusement in tho Honorable Huey P. Long, tho famous "kingiiish' from Louisiana.
 Ho chuckles heartily at various of Hucy's funnier wisoGraeks. ono recalls especially tho big laugh he got out of tho noisy senator's ns' btTtlUH tHAt bHV tHOTb HS bulhuu she moro he convinced himself of the merit of his own arguments.
 Of course tho Idnhoan might not think tho Loulslanan was 10 funny if he had m aisle seat whore thu "kinghIsh" could knock papers of his desk In moments of sweepinp gesture. Some senators on tho aisle don't iike that much, but 1t must be said for Huoy that ho always picks the papers up and planks them back on tho desk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
A Book a Day
by BRUCE CATION
A Primer Of Technocracy

"Tho ABC of Technocracy," bs Frank ArkriRht, is a sort of prim' CT of tho new economic theory .-.- or is 1t a now religion ?-whicf has been getting 50 much attention lately. It undertakes to tell jus' what ali the shooting is about. ts glvo a background against whicl all tho pro and con statements caf Do placed.
 Tho author, apparently. is writl giving what might Do called ths Authorized version of teehnocrney Tint is, he has written not only primer but c statement of faitiI ills book seoms to come dlrc@ from tho innor sanctum.
 As Q means of getting tho teclN noorats' argument In plain, undeE standablo form, you will find book rathor useful. UnfortunnteI 1t starts more than 1t finishes. Tho author draws up hib indi ment of our existing system voE ably, and states technocrncys CA against the money gystom VI eloarnoss; but ono finishes book with only tho fogRlost notta* what tho technocrats propose to F about it.
 Then, too, I seem to recall tIN various engineers have hatly HH nied somo of the teehnoerats' assf tions about the rato at which m ehines have been replacing men industry and agriculture. Nevortheiess, thls little book interesting and provocative. may not make a technoerat of yd but 1t will at least set you thin ing.
 Published by Harpors, tho bod sells for one dollar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21

Washington-When couple of titnns such as William 70, Borah and Hiram Johnson clash In bitter personal conflict on the senate floor
 ono looks around for an Issue suf' ficlently mighty to justify so unus' ual m eposido. And ono looks tn vain.
 Even tho argument which got thoso two stirred up to the point ot nnmo .caillng is somewhat elusive
 They seem to be both right--or
 wrong, as you profor.
 Johnson accuses Borah of wlth- holding important informa 0 n from tho senate nt tho timo of the debate on tho Hoover moratorium which preceded tho reeont unplcas. nntness concerning wnr debts. Dor. ah retorts that tho only informn' ton he had was being printed in tho newspapers nt tho tImo and nn- nlysIs of tho Californinn'B Btato- monts indicates that Johnson had
 nothing in mind beyond that.
 It was generally understood at | tho tImo that President Hoover had promised Premior Laval of France to do everything no could to extend tho moratorium, assuming that the
 allies undertook m arrangement aa to reparations. Congress squelched that hopo very definitely by passing a resolution which definitely lim-
 itcd tho moratorium to q single year.
 Borah says that aS q result Of the Hoover-Laval negotiations tho
 Freneh people became convinced
 that wo would reopen debt negO- tintions with them if they once
 worked out q separations ngree-
 mont. And Johnson rotorts that it
 was very silly of them, considering
 tho well-konwn attitude of con- | gross.
 Johnson objects to getting his in- formation from tho newspapers on what took place at the famous
 night conference at tho White
 House between Hoover and Q group of congressional leaders. That
 seems to put him almost In the
 position of tho French insofar as q tendency to iCnore congress is con-
 ccrned, since tho senator might easily have obtained the inside
 story at first hand from other sem | ators.
 Considering tho fact that tho
 Johnson-Borah clash, climaxing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21

The declaration from a North Dakota legislator this week that the western states should seeede from the Union and leave nine eastern states to go 1t on their own is oe- easionins various comments from editors. Even the New York Times felt called upon to speak on the proposal. But 1t remained for the Hartford Lourant to put this finish ing touch on the case. ,. Nobody dis- putes that North Dakota and the other thirty-eight Western States are in bad way. but so are the nine Eastern States that are blamed for this eountry's plight. As Mir Coolidge once said, We're all in the same boat together The depression has been no respeetsr of States or of persons. but we shall work out of 1t and the Union will go on, The East is as indispensable to the West as the West is to the East, but both seetiohs could we'll get along without some of their statesmen. ." And howl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21

Unless Connecticut is extremely fortunate it may not be one of the thirty-six states that insured ratification of the lame-duek amendment to the federal Constitution. There were 3l states expressing approval Thursday afternoon. The number may be more now. Wednesday the number was 28. Washington. Iowa. and Delaware rati. fled in the following twenty-four hours. Connecticut considers the matter next Thursday and undoubtedly will follow the example of the other states. There have as yet been no disappearing states It would be quite an honor if Connecticut could be the thirty-sixth state to ratify. We expect all 48 to take such action, but the first and thirty-sixth places are the honor ones
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
THE CHAMPLAIN BOATS
(New Rritain IIeraid)

(NeW Britain Herald)
 Discontinuance of the oldest boat line in the country, which operates on Lake Champlain during the summer. may be a sign of the times but not a happy one.. The line. 1t Is said, prospered greatly until the era of highway transportation began, but since that time lost pa- tronage every year. If prosperity returns the line may be resumed, but the depression combined with automobile competitions IS too much for this year.
 Thousands of Americans since 1926 got their best glimpses of the rugged rings around the lakes of Champaign and George from the decks of the steamers. James Roosevelt, the father of the presi- ent-eIect, was the head of the lines for many years and the Roosevelt fortune originated in this business.
 There are many boat lines within the country which continue to op- crate despite the automobiles. but 1t has been noted that their most profitable traffic Is automobile I transportation at 50 much per car and on q basis of the 'wheel base" Tn an age when so many boat cus- toners come to the docks in cars it | is soif-evident that the boats must turn themselves into auto-carriers ] to survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
So They Say

We are no nearer peace 1 6 years after tho armistice of the great war than we were the day before tho armistice was signcd.--Dr AL bert Einstein, noted German pyy- sicist.
 I would like to sec every man, woman and child dressed in gay colors. Color is lifc.-Prof Henry Edward Armstrong, distinguished British chemist.
 The horse is coming back-this time, I believe, to stay. The Ameri- can farmer is past the hurry" stage. Hes found it doesn't pay Wayne Dinsmore, secretary Horse association of America.
 After a couple moro weeks I'll try riding with my hands off the handlebars. My ambition is to swing under the stomach of tho steed like e Cossack and pick up q handkerchief.-Mare Dressler. 63-year-old comedienne, who has taken up bicycle riding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-21
A Failing Campaign

Foreign representatives at New York. our greatest seaport. after a eheek-up or imports say that the Hearst Buy American" cam. paign is not accomplishing much. Imports to be sure. are low: but so are exports The American people. they find. have paid less attention to the campaign than frightened foreign governments have done.
 There is said to have been similar result in England. where the hundred -pereenters were recently making great deal of noise with their Buy English slogan. There was much talk and fIag-waving, but when