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Evening star., 1933-04-30

A BRUPTLY, however the grin vanished.
~ few doors below Carbone's. the head and
shoulders of man had protruded from .
basement areaway. The man had been watch
ing Kober and Thorpe. These two had scarcely
passed from view before the man came nimbly
out upon the sidewalk and headed for the
corner cigar store.
Bill Furness pulled out his evening paper
and leafed through it. Out Of the tail Of his
eye he glimpsed the door Of telephone booth
swing closed. The man doing the hurry-up
job Of telephoning was well-known gangster,
"Squint" Hurley. He was out on parole after
having served stretch as the result Of activi-
ties with the old Forty-Four gang. Hurley was
now doubtless tipping somebody as to the
whereabouts of Kober and Thorpe. But who?
And also, why?
Furness was still puzzling over the matter
when he heard the gangster coming back He
ducked his head in pretended interest in his
newspaper, but Hurley hailed a cruising taxi
and headed westward into Grail, two blocks
away
Crossing the street, Furness slowly turned
in at Carbone's. Pete Carbone himself opened
the door. "'Allo sargaunt," he greeted, lead
ing the way into the room with bar. "It's hot"
Furness hooked an elbow over the bar
yeah. Gimme small beer"
A telephone on the wall at the lower end
Of the bar began to ring. Carbone answered
it. Mister Thorpe2 Sure. call him." He
disappeared into the back room.
Bill Furness set aside his beer and again
got out his newspaper. He was checking over
the race entries when Carbone reappeared,
followed by Thorpe.
After q mumbled greeting Thorpe spoke in
tone of icy evaporation: I'm busy, now
yeah-well, damn it, Sneed L" ABRUPTLY his
hand holding the receiver trembled IAN right
all right. In about half an hour"
Bill Furness thoughtfully let himself out
through the grilled door. Back Of the city's
gangs there was said to be . man named
Sneed. He was alleged to be the boss racketeer.
And nobody knew him; or any one did, he
didn't talk. Could it be possible that this
mythical Sneed was muscling in on Kober
and Thorpe? And If 50, what Of It? Furness
scowled and gazed westward In the direction
taken by Hurleys cab.
It was reasonable to assume that Hurley
had phoned the tip to Sneed and had then
followed up the call by cab. In that event,
where along that short block. Thorpe would
probably be along to point the way, but Fur
ness didn't like the idea Of trailing the alder
manic boss. He didn't have anything but
lot of guesses to work on. Maybe the whole
thing was touch Of the heat. He might
better go on over to Otto's and have his supper.
Tor q moment he hesitated. Then he had
thought. There was q beggar squatting
against the wall on the corner, q cripple whose
legs had been amputated well above the knees.
Furness walked over to the squatting mendi-
cant.
"Say, bo Gonna be here long?" he asked.
The cripple sat in the shadows. His face
was dark blur under the peak Of . shape
loas cap.
Evening star., 1933-04-30

ETE c TIVE SERCTT. FURNEsSS
grunted lazily as he recognized Joe
Thorpe, the city's aldermanic boss.
emerging from the Monroe Avenue
= Social Club-the political head
quarters for the ward. AS he
watched, second man stepped out from the
cigar store across the street. Furness knew
this second man as Wally Kober, "fxer" en-
ployed by the Interstate Bus Lines.
AS he watched Thorpe amble down over the
high stoop to meet Kober, Furness grinned
wanly behind his cigar. Let's see. now. The
Interstate was petitioning for fresh franchise.
Thered be the usual submittal of bids. An
aldermanic vote would be taken and the fran
chise duly awarded. Quite so.
Ordinarily, of course, the franchise would
be awarded to the highest bidder consistent
upon that organizations good faith. Yes, indeed.
Nevertheless, fellows like Wally Kober had to
earn their salaries. And in this particular
instance the Interstate had to cop the fran
chise. Thus Kober and Thorpe would have a
heart-to-heart talk and in the end so many
thousands would go into the pockets Of Joe
Thorpe and his aldermanic henchmen, and
not so many thousands would 60 into the city
treasury.
Bill Furness' gaze continued to linger upon
Kober and Thorpe. He had an eye also for
the black leather brief case that dangled from
Kobers left hand. He saw them turn into
Carbone's speakeasy and his grin broadened.
Evening star., 1933-04-30
Maybe 1t
BY JOHN NEVILLE.

NCE I met a woman who wasn't
dieting to reduce; but she had
Arthritis, was 70 years old, and
such a poor scholar she couldn't
even read beauty hints. Many
economic authorities claim the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Speaking of Money.
BARRYMORE IN
 PALACE PICTURE

Topaze! It's not November's birthstone! Neither is it South American humming bird little known outside of Webster's Die tionary.
 "Topaze" is simply the name of the leading character portrayed by John Barrymore in the dramatic comedy of that name, produced by RkO-Radio Pictures and com- ing Sunday to the Palace theater.
 As the naive and thoroughly honest French schoolmaster who becomes the dupe of some clever and polished rascals and then out wits them at their own game, John Barrymore is said to have an op- portunity for comedy even sur passing his Man From Blankleys" and Q chance for characterization equal to anything he has ever done.
 As adapted by Benn-. w. Levy from the French play by Marcel Pagnol, "Topaze" had a success full run on New York's Broadway. It was also a European success. Paris is the story's locale.
 Harry d'Arrast, who has proven his genius for directing comedy in many films, notably Laughter" directed "Topaze." Myrna Loy plays the heroine, who is as un- usual a character as the hero, and others in the cast are Albert Cont, Luis Alberni, Reginald Mason, Jobyna Rowland, Jackie Searl and Frank Reicher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
In The Local
 TheaterS
''WOMAN ACCUSED"
 COMES TO STATE

The current double feature pro- gram at Warmers State, which in- cludes Lee Tracy in his first star ring picture Private Jones' and GIenda Farrell in "Girl Missing" closes this evening. Tomorrow brings the Paramount Liberty magazine all-star story written by ten of the nations outstanding au- thors. To George Palmer Putnam goes credit for the idea and execu- ton of this novel production.
 It was Putnam who conceived the idea of lining up the writing talent; who presented the idea to Fulton Oursler, editor of Lib- erty Magazine, with the result that the completed story ran serially in the publication: and who con- ducted negotiations with Rupert Hughes, Vicki Baum, Zane Grey, Irwin s. Cobb, Gertrude Atherton, J. P. McEvoy. Ursula Parrott, Vina Delmar, Polan Banks and Sophie Kerr, which led to their writing of it.
 His wife is the former Amelia Earhart, Americas No. bird woman.
 ''The Woman Accused" is the story of Nancy Carroll, who, on the eve of her marriage to Cary Grant, is confronted by a former lover, who demands that she re- turn to him. When she flatly re- fuses, he picks up the telephone, gets a gangster acquaintance on the wire, and attempts to tell him to bump off" Grant. But before he can even mention the latter's name, Nancy, hysterical, has struck him over the head with a bronze figurine. Mortified, she discovers the blow has killed him.
 Halliday. friend of the slain man. follows when she fees with Grant aboard an ocean liner for a weekend cruise to nowhere, and attempts to force her to admit that she has committed the murder. The climax of the picture is startling and we'll conceived by the ten bril- liant minds that devised it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Movies Playing To-day
"THE MUMMY"
 STRAND FEATURE

All the mystery and Intriguing
 beauty of the days of the Egyptian
 Pharaohs is revealed in "The
 Mummy" which heads the strands double feature program today and
 tomorrow. s"The Mummy" deals with an ancient sacrilege commit
 ted by a high priest of Osiris and a
 priestess of Isis. A British arch eological expedition unearths the mummy of the priest who had been embalmed alive as a penalty for his crime. When a sacred scroll ls unearthed. the mummy comes to life, bringing to the modern world
 his ancient occult secrets. He dis covers the reincarnated soul of his unholy love in a beautiful Anglo Egyptian girl, and his efforts to carry her back through the ages so that their love may be con- summated provides one of the most singular and strangely fascinating themes of any recent screen drama.
 The film Is replete with spectacu- lar sets of Ancient Egyptian splen- dor executed by the noted stage dee signer and artist, Willy Pogany. Costumes and relics of the past en- nance the unusual beauty and eff fectivencss of "The Mummy" which presents the great makeup artist, Karloff, in the starring role of the reincarnated mummy. His uncanny makeup is his greatest achievement. surpassing the unfor- gettable monster of "Frankeff- stein." Zita Johann, alluring Hum garian actress, and David Manners provide the love interest of today. which struggles against the power of the past, exemplified by Karloff. The companion feature is 'No Man of Her Own" with Carole Lombard and Clark Gable in the leading roles. Another chapter of the thrilling serial "The Devil Horse" is also included on the pro- gram. Tomorrow and Sunday at D. m. and S:30 D. m. the Strand will present '"The Wedding of Tom Thumb" on the stage and with a cast of 100 entertainers. A novel added attraction for kids from to 60. There will be no advance in prices and the regular screen show will be presented on both days. Don't miss this added treat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
TAX NOTICE OrOnoke School District

Notice is hereby given to all per- sons liable for the payment of the property tax of 10 mills due the Oronoke School District based on the assessment of June, 1892.
 This tax becomes due and pay able March 1st. 1893. Said tax will become delinquent on April 1st, 1883. An interest charge will be made upon all delinquent tax &C., counts at the rate of 4 of 1Go per month or fraction thereof.
 I will receive payment of this tax at my house on the Country Club road, or checks or money orders may be mailed to P. o. Box 736, Waterbury, Connecticut.
 MRS H. S. COE, 2-23-3-6-25-3 Tax Collector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, February 21st, 1883.
 ESTATE OF Thalia Elinor Car yer, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for tho creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 JOHN D. THOMS, 2-24-3t Administration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP
INTIMATE GLIMPSES AND. INSIDE STUFF ON THE
 MOVIE COLONY
-HY DAN THOMAS

Hollywood-A few days ago the story went the rounds in Holly wood that a certain young director, busy shooting a picture, suddenly conceived a new scene which would prove a big asset to his film but would increase the cost by $2,OOO. Not wishing to go ahead on his own, he called the studio boss on the phone and found that he was in conference.
 Not wishing to hold up produc- ton, he rushed to the executives office. cooled his heels a few min- utes. Then, unable to withstand the suspense any longer. he burst into the conference room.
 Seated around Q table were several studio officials discussing whether they should pay $8 or SIP a dozen for POLO BALLS.
 
 HaI's Fast Pick-Up.
 The very next day, Daryl Zan- uck, Warner-First National pro- duction chief and one of our most ardent polo players, declared tha. the executive must have been Hal Roach because Zanuck always paid SIP a dozen for balls. Roach re- taliated by saying that if Zanuck had played polo as long as he had. he woundn't buy balls at all--his man would know how to pick them up.
 Marlcne's New Pants.
 Marlene Dietrich, trouser de- votee, has a new pair of pants and no offense to Brian Aherne. After having refused for three years to leave the stage, Aherne has signed a contract with Para. mount and will have the male lead opposite Marlene in "The Song of Songs." Aherne's stage roles plac- ed him opposite aKtherine Cornell in "Lucrece" and in "The Bar retts of Wimpole Street." Dinners Waiting.
 Depression Note: M-G-M's offer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
ORDER OF NOTICE

WATERBURY SAVINGS BANK, q corporation organized under the laws of this State and located in Waterbury,
 HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVE AND CREDITORS of Delphene E. Hull, late of Waterbury, deceased, and the COLONIAL TRUST CO, Ad. Delphene E. Hull. of said Water srAriE OF CONNECTICUT, New Haven County. ss. Waterbury, February 23. A. D. 1883.
 UPON THE COMPLAINT of the said Waterbury Savings Bank forth for a Judgment of Foreclosure of 9 mortgage on land situated in said Waterbury on Welton Place, so-called, made returnable before the Superior Court in and for New Haven County at Waterbury, to be held on the first Tuesday of April. A. D.. i9ss., 1t appearing to and be- authority that certain of the said defendants have gone to parts un- known: Therefore,
 n.odaDaI ORDERED That That notice no,I of of the he given by. publishing this order in paper printed in said Waterbury, three days successively, commence ing on or before the 17th day of March, A. D. 1883. by some proper officer or indifferent person who, with his doings thereon indorsed, shall make due return.
 GEORGE H. FREEMAN,
 Clerk of the Superior Court
 for New Haven County
 at Waterbury.
 The within and foregoing Is a true and attested copy of the orig inal order of notice in my hands for publication.
 Attest:
 SAMUEL E. LUCAS, 2-24 3t Deputy Sheriff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
PRETTY MEAN TRICK

Columbus, Ohio-Joe Fleming, newspaper peddler. would rather not receive tips when they are the man bought a paper and gave Joe fifty cent piece. He asked for only 45 cents change, leaving the boy a 2-cent tip. When Joe inspected the coin after the customer had gone, the pleased gleam faded from his eyes. The half dollar was lead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, Dis
 fricf of WafnrhnrY- aa. Probate

trict of Waterbury. ss. Probate
 Court, February 21st, 1893.
 ESTATE OF Lucia Sciafra. late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased. The Court Of Probate for the, District of Water bury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to ex- hihit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred a re- covery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE J. CRoC1CcHIA, 2-24-3t Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24

of $100.000 for the screen rights to "Dinner at Eight" Broadway stage hit, was turned down cold by the owners, Sam Harris and George Kaufman. Negotiations still are under way and it is expected the play will be bought finally for $150,000. It will be produced on the scale of Grand Hotel' with an all-star cast.
 Speaking of Money.
 Second depression note: The same studio has just signed David Selznick. former RKO head. as an associate producer on straight two-year contract at 1000 a week. or Q total of $416,000. Did some- one say something about money being tight?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Special Notices
c

DENTISTRY - Honestly meeting depression conditions. pr Whit right has always been the lowest priced dentist in Waterbury. Plates $s up; gold crowns, $5 up; filings, $1 up: extractions, .$1. per tooth. Gas and ether adminis- tered in my office. Dr s. l.. Whit right. Dentist, 153 East Main St. Dial 3-8686
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Announcements
Lost and Found

LOST-Female setter. White, licked with brown all over. Cheshire Kennel license tag. Reward. Dial 3-1730.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
None, Loaned

Mortgages Placed--lnsurance General Finance 6 Realty Co. inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Financial
Business Opportunities

WILI--Pay cash for Savings Book of the Merchants Trust Co. Mir
 Rubin, 59 Elizabeth St. Dial 3-5S39.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24

LOANS TO $s00-Only charge SM% . month on unpaid balance. Wa terbury Mutual Loan Association. lek North Main st. Dial s.27ss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Merchandise
Household Articles

GLENwooD-Kitchen and parlor stoves Household articles of all descriptions. Bargains s15 Bank Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Farms For Sale

A--Wonderful bargain. Chicken farm, 1 acre. room house, ga- rage. Close to town. Root & Boyd, Inc. 174 Grand St. Dial 4-3161.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Announcements

FIFTY CENTS-5-point Radio Serv- ice at your home. All minor repairs. Call 3-S751. The Song Shop. l77 E. Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24

WATERBURY SAVINGS BANK, n corporation organized under the laws of this State and located in Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-24
Rooms, B~ord, Hotels

BOYS CLUB Cottage Place-Nice rooms. swimming pool, all home cooking. Reception room. Moderate price. ' 70
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
WATCH POSITION OF BALL
IN CHIP SHOT

MANY errors in chip shot play
1vA come from the wrong position Of
the ball at address. Played or the
right foot the shot appears much cas-
Ter to play and gauge. It is simpler
matter to judge the exact place where
the ball should be hit. Furthermore
the ball can be kept low and better
controlled in its flight. Played further
forward there is danger Of topping or
AZ often happens slashing into the
turf underneath the ball. Accuracy
Is needed In the chip and for this rea-
son a relaxed stance IL q distinct aid
with the hands and wrists doing ma
jor share Of the stroke. The hands
move back only slightly In the back
swing, the bend of the wrists aftording
the force of the stroke. Bobby Jones
above stands with feet close together
In this shot, factor which aids his re-
Taxation and enables the arms to swing
freely with no sign of a body check.
Bobby swings back slow and keeps
the head down. Many golfers prefer
the straighter faced irons for this shot.
g. 1874. Bell syndicats.-wNU 1srvies.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
ALABAMA FIRM
Seeks to Lower NRA Scale
For Negro Workers

Washington, d. G. (ILNS)-The
Selma Manufacturing Company, with
headquarters in Selma, Ala, and
branches in several Southern cities,
has applied to the NRA for exemption
from the wage scale contained in the
code for the textile bag industry.
This company is the one which
caused she Rev. E. d. Hughes to be
driven from Selma when he refused
to endorse lower scale of wages
for Negroes under the NRA. The
same company has been working its
colored employees IL hours day for
a wage of about 8 cents an hour.
1t failed to get its low wage into
the general code of the industry and
now seeks to be exempted from the
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
Quotas Upheld and Barring
of Filipino Labor Demanded

Immediate effective immigration
restriction of Filipino laborers was
demanded by the 1888 American
Federation of Labor convention,
which reaffirmed the A. F. of L. pol
icy of upholding immigration quotas
and urger congress to resist any at
tempt to liberalize the quot provi-
sions. The convention pointed out
that Filipino labor is still admitted
to the United States and its terri
tories without any restriction what
ever.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
$4,000 Pennsylvania
Children Leave Jobs
For School Desks

Harrisburg, Pa. (ILNS)-Approxi-
mately $4,000 boys and girls have
been returned to the schools because
of NRA codes barring children under
16 from industry, DR.. James N. Rule,
superintendent of public instruction
reports. Since the opening of schools
in September these children, who
otherwise would have been working
and attending school only about
eight hours a week, have been in
schools on full time.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
OId.Time Chimss

Chimes OF some pattern were fairly
common In the Sixteenth century, and
accounts rendered for their mainte-
nance afford quaint reading. In 1927
an agreement with one Thomas Love-
day shows that he hath convenaunted
and bargaynd with the Abbot to re-
payrs the Chyme gonge upon eight
bellies" and the Abbot ''promyseth to
pay the seid T. L. at the fynisshement
Of his seid tunyable and wokemanly re-
payre."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08

quiry. During the 80 days allowed
for the investigation the strike must
be held in allegiance.
The president issued his proclama-
tion after Chairman Winslow, of the
Federal Mediation Board, reported
that John Williams, member of the
board, had been unable to compose
the labor differences after eight
weeks of effort.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
Club for Dors Only

A Tail-Waggers club Is conducted In
Perch, West Australia. 1t Is rather ex-
elusive affair. confning its membership
solely to dogs. Their owners are ex-
cluded. The purpose Of the organiza-
ton is to restore missing dogs to their
owners and as this Is accomplished
the dogs name Is enrolled on the mem
bership roster.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08

code scale so it can continue to pay
colored people starvation wages.
F. J. Ames, president of the COM
pany, visited Washington recently
and became so abusive of NRA Of
ficials in trying to get special wage
scale for "his Negroes" that it is
reported he was forcibly put out Of
the office of high government Of
fetal.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
For Use Of British Workers
LOw-Rent Houses Opened

Aldershot, England.--G. H. Shake
speare, parliamentary secretary, min
istry of health, took part in the open
ing at Aldershot recently of the first
80 of 286 houses which are being
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
Whittisr's Personal Appearances

IN pers0naI App6ardnce JOIN 6reou-
leaf Whittier, the poet, was tall, erect,
proportionately built, with Z frame
rather spare" his biographsr says.
"He walked alsrtly and with q nrm
step. In his later years. after he be-
came bald. he kept the white hair on
the back Of his head uncropped. BE
cultivated q beard that encircled his
entire face. His forehead was mar
row, high and receding. When his
face, always mobile and youthful, waa
in repose, 1t was rather austsrs, yel
lit up with geniality."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
Roosevelt Halts Strike
On Southern Pacific Ry

Washington. President Roosevelt
ordered an investigation of labor dis
putes on the Southern Pacific lines in
Texas and Louisiana, thus halting a
strike called for the following day.
Acting under the railway labor
law, he declared that an emergency
existed and ordered special board
of three convened to make the in
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08
National Labor Board
Ends Tannery Strike

Gloversville, N. Y.-The National
Labor Boards proposals for the i'm
mediate termination of the seven
weeks strike of 1000 tannery en-
ployes in Fulton county were accept
ed by the operators after two amend
ments had been made which eliminat-
ed a proposal for wage arbitration
and for the use of the seniority sys-
tenn in taking the men back to work.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-12-08

erected by the Workmen's Housing
Association, 1888, Limited. The
houses are the first to be built un-
der the 1888 housing act, and they
are to be let at rentals of shillings
and 9 shillings 9 pence, respectively.
One type has two bedrooms and the
other three, while both have bath
rooms.