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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

Washington, D. C., Dec 26.- Treasury tax officials were today asked by Senator Lonergan (D) of Connecticut, Q member of the sem ate finance committee, for an opin- ion regarding 8 plan to tax liquor on a graduated scale according to alcoholic content.
 The senator said that such a plan Is in operation in some foreign countries and Is said to promote temperance. Heavier taxes would be collected from liquors of high alcoholic content, than from lighter alcoholic beverages, he explained, the lower taxes encouraging the use of beverages which are less in- toxicating and habit-forming.
 It is indicated that the treasury will oppose such a plan in connec- ton with the present tax program, because of the difficulties of col- lecting the tax which some experts say would cause complete revision of the present system of the in- ternal revenue service.
 Senator Lonergan said that such an objection has been presented to him from outside sources. Those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
HERE COMES CONGRESS!
Liquor Taxation To Be Outstanding
 Early Issue

be former Senator Jimmy Wads-
 worth, sometimes spoken of as . possible republican presidential candidate for 1886.
 OPPOSITION IS WEAK Lack of any strong, cohesive op- position to Roosevelt's policies Is due partly to @ feeling of growing optimism in the country. If busi- ness conditions turn sour instead of improving, such opposition may develop, but there still will be many to agree with must follow | policies or Ego to hell economical
 ly."
 Leaders are anxious to get liquor I taxation passed first of all. to take advantage of revenue possibilities. Then the New Deal will come up | for scrutiny in the appropriations bills, when administration officials must appear to explain what they have been doing and what they are going to do.
 EXPECT MINOR ''SCANDAI.S' These bills will make vocal the
 strong opinions some members have to concentration of power in Washington and the dictatorial prerogatives granted Roosevelt, the huge debt being piled up by
 the emergency program, constitu- tionality of executive measures and the tendency toward economic planning and social control. Some minor scandals presum- ably will be dug up and. corrective
 influences exerted.
 ,ak 1a fnrnA fhAf a1-
 though Roosevelt is a master har- monizer and perhaps the most pop ular president since George Wash.
 ington, sudden unforeseen revolts
 in congress always are possible
 such as that last spring in which
 the house nearly wrecked his pro- gram for cutting veteran expenses.
 INITIATION DRIVE IN DOUBT No one knows when the brunt of the extreme infiationist attack will
 come, but radical infiation senti- ment recently has subsided, along with the virtual collapse of the "back- to the e-gold-standard" furry. And it seems certain now that neither an inflationary measure nor any other measure will be passed by both houses over Roosevelts veto.
 Democratic leaders hope to fin- ish and adjourn before the end of April. But almost anything may happen within four months. Meanwhile, the situation Is somewhat analogous to that in time of war. Recovery hangs in the balance and all hands shudder at
 the thought of possibility of fail-
 ure.
 Nobody wants to throw any
 y-wrenches into the ma-
 chinery as long as 1t is in accel-
 erated motion.
 Tomorrow: THE CURRENCY | TgCTIE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
FIREMEN RUSHED
 OVER WEEKEND
Fake Alarm Gave the Boys and Early Run Christ.
 mas Morning

Three more false alarms have been added to the ears rapidly in- creasing list, two being registered Sunday and one yesterday. Although seven calls in all were record ed over the halliday week end, tn fire authorities consider the increase as being trivai and requiring but little work.
 Yesterdays false alarm was reg istered from box 326 at l2:5O a. m. A short time previous a chimney fire at the home of W. R. Gilman of 107 Pennington avenue, was extinguished by the Willow street company.
 Box i62 at 1:o5 o'clock Sunday morning called out several com panies of apparatus. Edward Dru- an, 40. of SIS East Main street was placed under arrest on the charge of sending in a false alarm. He claimed that he wanted assistance from the police as he was being beaten up in 2 fight. Duran and two others were taken into custody in connection with the incident. Their cases were continud in police court 30 days. Duran's story of recoursing to an unique was of summoning help, was accepted.
 Last Sunday afternoon fire appa- ratus was sent to the Connecticut company's barns on West Main street for a slight blaze which de- veloped In an armature. Box S16 re- corded a false alarm at s:12 D. m. A chimney fire at the home of Frank Schmitz on the Country Cluh road was responsible for the last can on Sunday. The alarm was re- ceived ct e:52 o'cloci<.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
STATE

Kay Francis comes to the War nor State tomorrow. headlining a double feature program of out standing quality, in "The House on 56th Stretc," a. colorful drama based on the novel by, Joseph Santley. Miss Francis plays tho part of one of the most heautiful and most popular of Broadway hut terfiy chorus girls whose beauty and charm get her into trouble. The characterization is said to be the most dramatic role of her career, the romarlces and the trag- edies in the life of this show girl giving Miss Francis the emporium ity to run the gamut in emotional expression.
 The story centers about the un. usual incidents in Q mansion on seth strete, built by millionaire New York clubman for his chorus girl bride. At the height of her happiness. the young wife is torn from husband and home and sent to prison on a charge of murdering former lover though inocent. La- ter she returns to the same house. now a fashionable gambling house, as mistress of blackjack game.
 Colorful scenes take place in the famous old Casino theater, now only memory, at the time when F1oradora was the most popular musical show of the day; at Sher- ry's and Delmonico's and other rendezvous of the Broadway play boys of the early part of the cen- tury. The story then leaps across the years covered by the World war and comes down to modern times, winding up with a spectacu- lar denouement in the 66th street house.
 Miss Francis is supported by a sterling cast of notable players in- cluding Ricardo Cortez, Gene Ray mond, John Halliday, Margaret Lindsay, Frank McHugh. Sheila Terry and William Boyd.
 The companion feature presents Zane Grey's great western classic, "The Last Trail" with George o. Brien in the leading role, support ed by Fl Brendel and an all star cast.
 Performances this evening con. clude the engagement of Counsel for At Law" and Convention City"
 The State will hold a mammoth midnight show on New Years eve presenting two feature pictures and novelties galore. There will be no advance in prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

q picture like this.
 "Cocoanuts," Animal Crackers v "Monkey Business'' and "Horse- feathers are as sane and sober as Puritan mass meeting compared to Duck Soup," which reveals the
 mad quartet runing riot through a
 mythical republic.
 Rufus T. Firefiy (that's Grouch) } becomes dictator of Freedonia through the efforts of Margaret Dumont. Louis Calhern. the per- en1ial villain, is the ambassador of q neighboring republic, Sylvania, and in attempting to foment a re- volution through the machinations gf his aides. Harpo, Chico, and Ra- auel Torres. War. of course. oc- CUTS. and with Harpo and Chico dee serting to Groucho's forces, the four Marxmen triumph.
 That's the story in oe paragraph. But for approximately eight reels of the maddest insanity that ever reached the screen. these comic geniuses keep the audience in hys- terics. If you're contemplating suicide. here's the place to do it. You'll laugh yourself to death. The companion feature presents Thursday brings Katharine Hep burn and an all star cast in Louisa May Alcott's immortal ssLitfle Women" The Strand promises q gala time for all who attend it's big midnight show on New Years eve. The picture program will be head cd by Jean Crawford in Dancing Lads." Admission prices win Do altered to 25 cents for both orches- Ire and balcony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

BY DAN THOMAS (NEA Service Staff COrrcspoldcnt)
 Hollywood-Ha Roach now may lay claim to two titles. Not only Is he king of comedy producers. but he also is the party king of Holly- wood.
 This second title was acquired few nights ago, at the celebra- tion of his goth anniversary In the picture business.
 Boy, what party! Hollywood will be talking about 1t for weeks. The scene of festivities was one of the hugo sound stages at tho Roach studi. the whole stage being decorated more elaboratcly than any night club. And practically everyone of importance in the bus- iness was on hand to pay tribute to Roach.
 Speeches were few and snappy, though. Roach wanetd 1t to be q night of fun, not speeches,
 Lupe Velez was there with John ny Weissmullcr, and Jean Harlow had her new husband in tow. Both Jean and Lupe are Roach gradu. ates, as were lot of the other guests. including Harold Lloyd, Be- be Daniels, Martha Sleeper, Sally Rand, Polly Moran, Louise Fazen- da and Will Rogers.
 Then there were the current Roach piayers-Laurel and Hardy, Charlie Chase. Thelma Todd. Pat sy Kelly, and others. And plenty more turned out, simply because they like Roach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
In The Local
 ThelteTS
PALACE

Tonight's presentation of "Going Hollywood" starring Marion Da- vies and Bing Crosby terminates the current program at Polls.
 A double feature bill has been booked for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, headed by "Alice in Wonderland" 8 picture that Is sure to please the adults as well as the youngsters. You will get 8 great kick out of the Adventure of Alice in "Wonderland" behind the mir- TOT. The pictuse has an enohmous cast of stars such as Richad Alen, Gary Cooper, Louise Fazenda, Sd- ward Everett Horton, Mae Marsh, Jack Oakie, Mae Robson, Charlie Ruggles, Ned Sparks, Ford Sterling, Rosco Ates, w. c. Fields, Cary Grant, Baby Le Roy, Polly Moran and Charlotte Henry as "Alice." The other feature attraction to be shown on the same program brings together the new lovers of 1884. Claire Trevor and James Dunn in their latest screen hit en- titled Jimmy and Sally"
 Jimmy takes the part of high pressure publicity agent who high pressures himself out of job with a meat packing firm and an en- gagement to the sweetest little girl in the world. He tries press-agent- ing cabaret singer, but he gets gangdom on his neck and 1 $ thrown out of the cabaret 50 he starts from the bottom up, saves money and gets job in the old finn, with lass falling with sglad tears into his arms.
 Better hurry mad get your tickets for the big Gala Midnight New Years eve show. See the old year Eddie Cantor in "Roman Scandals out and the new in with Eddie Cantor in "Roman Scandals" en-
 tertainment that scales new heights milling, glamorous and hilarious. A load of girls more luscious than ever, and Eddie just Roman in the the gloamin'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

and other New Deal agencies, al- though both democratic conserva- tives and republican progressives will be found rraising and SUD- porting the main lines of the Roosevelt effort.
 SAME LEADERS ON DECK
 Personalities of this session are those of the last.
 Titular senate leaders are Joe Robinson of Arkansas, the bulky, conservative but loyal-to-Roosevelt democrat, and Charlie McNary of Oregon, the c1ean-cut, canny, and very practical republican.
 Borah, the Idaho lion, will be roaring at MIRA for fostering monopolies and combinations. Nor ris, the grizzled Nebraska hero of many hard-fought progressive vic- tories in recent years, will be fight ing for every cause identified with the Forgotten Man."
 Young Bob LaFollette will SUD- ply such strategic leadership as the progressives display. All "re- publicans."
 WAGNER IN FOREFRONT
 Conspicuous democrats will in- clude squat Bob Wagner of New York, sponsor of the MIRA, public works, and unemployment relief measures, who has been working like team of horses as chairman of the national labor board; Car ter Glass of Virginia, peppery It, tie white-haired fighter, who will deliver magnificent attacks on the administration monetary policy and any other newfangled ideas he doesn't like; Elmer Thomas ot Oklahoma, impressive, immaculate silver-haired leader of the infla- tionists; Pat Harrison of Missis- sippi, an administration right-hand man as chairman of the finance committee, and Costigan of Col orado, able democratic progressive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

Dickinson of Iowa, Fess of Ohio, Robinson of Indiana, and Hatfield of West Virginia are expected to be the chief republican sharpshoot- CTS at the administration.
 THEN THERE'S HUEY LONG
 None will be effective unless he can be supplied with more ann intuition than now seems avail able. The ablest regular republi- can debater will be Dave Reed of Pennsylvania.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
STRAND

If you can imagine Groucho Marx as 6 dictator
 If you can imagine Harpo and Chico as enemy spies
 If you can imagine zeppo as Groucho's wartime secretary-
 But don't bother to imagine tt all. Just drop down Go the Strand theater, where "Duclk Soup," the nuttiest eoncoction ever brewed in a Hollywood kitchen is now play ing. You may have thought the Four Marx Brothers funny ln the pagt. but they've never before made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

And then, of course, there's Huey Long of Louisiana, who prob ably will be reminded publicly of his Long Island experience as soon as he becomes rambunctious.
 The house machine will be op- erated by Speaker Henry T. Rainey ponderous, white e-maned veteran from Illinois, and lanky Joe Byrns of Tennessee, majority leader.
 Bert Snell of New York still will be minority leader and his most conspicuous lieutenant will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
-eY DAN THOMAS

Among these were Wallace Becry Groucho, Zeppo and c h 1 Q Marx, ltaymohd Griffith, Constance Cummings, Ruth Roland. Ben Bard, Pete Smith. Daryl zanlck. Jesse Lasky, Walt Disney. Louis B. Mayer, and Sid Grammar.
 Although there was plenty of entertainment and four orchestras, the highlight in the fun field was supplied by Groucho Marx and will Rogers. Groucho found q guitar and started playing all the old songs. while Rogers handled the vocal end.
 It also was funny to see Roach himself standing at the long bar trying to get drink, without much success. Even his pleas of Don't you know who am?" didn't have any effect on the bartender. Tough on Hum0rlsts
 It was tough day for gag and I thought 1t was quite nccessary to get one to liven up the column. Suddenly Bert Wheeler hove into sight. 'Savcd," l murmured--and aloud, Bert, have you 9 gag can use :" over and put 1t in our picture" Wheeler replied.
 Unbreakables Broken
 Then there's the story of the two actors, both celebrating repeal. One was boasting of a set of unbreak- able glasses he had bought, so they retired to the kitchen to look at them.
 Lifting one from the shelf. the host dropped 1t on the floor to demonstrate-and 1t broke. This was repeated until eight glasses lay in bits on the floor.
 Then the actors wife appeared and said. Darling, don't you know that's Q concrete fioor?"
 Posthumous Honors
 When he was a boy. Alfred p. Green had to work pretty hard to help to support his family. He never had any time or money to go out and have q good time like most youths. But occasionally his mother, through skimping here and there, would save up Q few dollars which she would give him to go and spend on himself.
 There wasn't much Al could do in return except wear a black neck tie, which always pleased his moth- CT. The old lady died before Al got into the big money as a film director. But in her memory he still wears only black ties.
 "Every morning yhan I put on that tic I know what it's for" he saya
 The Date Is Set -~
 All that's left is to have the cer- emony performed. as far as Mervin LeRoy and Doris Warner are con- cerned. Next Jan ( has been set aa their wedding date and they will sail the same day on e four-month cruise around the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

French sufEragettes have threat ened to refuse to pay taxes unless given the vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26
The Date Is Set

The Date IS Set -
 All that's left is to have the cer- emony performed, as far as Mervin LeFtoy and Doris Warner are con- cerned. Next Jan { has been set aa their wedding date and they will sail the same day on c 4our-monfn cruise around the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

Australia is reducing tazes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

be former Senator Jimmy Wads- worth, sometimes spoken of as . possible republican presidential candidate for 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-26

ISSUE.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-30
RADIO SERVICE FOR ISLAND

On last Thursday H. M. Wicen and
r. B. Dickinson visited the Island
making final arrangements for radio
service for the Island After two
months service of this nature on
Bainbridge Island the Olympic Radio
and Television Company which these
men represent decided to try similar
service here on Vashon. 1t has met
with fine response on cambridge.
Mr.. Dickinson, who is vice-president
of the Seattle Radio Service Society,
will visit the Island every Thursday.
Word can be left at your neighbor-
hood grocer by those who wish Mr..
Dickinson to look over their radio. The
work will be done in the home when
ever possible, but if it is necessary to
take the radio out of the home an
other will be left in Its place.
For those who desire a really ac-
curate radio log Mr.. Wicen and Mr..
Dickinson have worked out one. A
supply Of these logs have been left at
the Island grocery stores and may be
had for the asking.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-30
Will Give Party for
Baseball Equipment

On Tuesday. April 4th, at one o'clock
q dessert luncheon and card party will
be given at the Island Club to which
everyone interested is cordially invited.
This card party is being given under
the auspices of the vashon Grammar
School P. T. A. for money to buy bats,
balls and other equipment for the
considerable number of baseball teams
that are being formed with the spring
weather. The teachers are making an
effort to get every child on some team
and the only thing that keeps every
youngster from playing is limited
equipment. Youngsters who have
previously been problems are now so
busy playing they haven't time to stir
up mischief.
It is urged that all who enjoy cards
and are interested in what the P. T. A.
is trying to do make an especial effort
to be present on Tuesday. Past af-
fairs given by the Vashon group have
been particularly enjoyable and this
party will be no exception.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-30
fauntleroy Dock
Store Held Up

On last Saturday evening, just after
the 1880 ferry had left the dock, three
sgen, representing themselves as
federal officers forced their way into
the dock store at Fauntleroy. After
binding A. Cope, proprietor Of the
store, and his assistant, John NELL,
the store was ransacked. The men
were armed with an old rusty rifle
which they left in exchange for a
new gun owned by McNeill. Twenty
dollars in cash and all OF the cigarettes
they could find we're taken by the
robbers.
Bert Fjeldal and Simon Edwards
arrived while the robbery was taking
place but failed to realize just what
was happening. Coming out from the
city on the street car they were too
late to catch the 1890 boat, but as
both were thirsty they walked on
down to the store to get a drink before
returning uptown. Although they
heard voices they could get no re-
sponse when they tried the front door,
which was locked. They noticed that
the back door was partially opened,
and saw someone looking out. Sup
posing that the proprietor was coming
to let them In they waited a few
minutes, then walked toward the back
door which was then kicked shut.
They finally decided that there was
no chance of getting into the store
and left the dock, not realizing what
was going on within
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-30
King County All Clubs
To Meet April LIST

The King County ALI Club boys and
girls and leaders will hold Joint
meeting at the Tahoma high school
on Saturday, April LIST. The forenoon
session which will start at 1880 a. m.
will be devoted to regular business
consisting of reports and election Of
officers for the coming year. The
main feature on the afternoon pro-
gram will be talk by Mr.. Forman,
Head of the Educational Department,
Puget Sound Power g. Light Company.
Demonstrations and All Club plays
will also be presented by the Tahoma
All clubs.
This will be the first meeting held
by the King County All Clubs this
year and will prove very beneficial in
outlining new program of work. APP
proximately one-half Of the 700 boys
and girls enrolled are expected to at
tend this gathering. The public is
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing.
G. A. Svinth, Asst Co. Agent.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1933-03-30
5. A. PARKER PASSES AWAY

Death from a sudden heart attack
came to Samuel A. Parker at Broad
ripple, his home two miles east OF
Portage on Thursday, March 2srd.
Mr.. Parker had been a resident OF
vashon Island since 1909 and would
have reached the age Of IS had he
lived until June 5th.
He was active, alert and in full
possession of all his faculties until
the end, enjoying remarkable health
through his long and useful life.
He was one of twelve children in a
pioneer family of the middle west and
grew to young manhood on an Illinois
farm. He lived for years at Hammond
Indiana and for a time in the South
Because of his wife's failing health he
disposed of his business interests and
came to Seattle to be near their
daughter, Katherine, and purchased
his Island home in 1909.
Mrs. Parker died June 10, 1915 and
he was laid to rest beside her in
Seattle.
The center of happy, congenial
home Mr.. Parker was always the OBJ
ject of devoted and loving care from
his daughters, DR.. Nellie Parker Jones
and Katherine and his sister, Nellie
L. Young, who shared his home.
He leaves besides his grief stricken
household sister, Mrs. j. M. Bell, OF
East st. Louis, ILL.,, brother, James
of McRae, Ark, a brother, DR.. Frank
A. Parker, Of Champaign, ILL.,, and
several nieces and nephews whose deep
affection for Uncle Sam" was known
to all their acquaintance. One
nephew, DR.. G. H. Parker has recently
moved from Bellingham with his
family to Seattle.
Mr.. Parker was great reader and
possessed a remarkable memory and
was well informed on public affairs in
which he was deeply interested. He
was lover Of justice in all its phases
kind and loyal friend and a thought
full, loving father who lived fine and
upright life.
He will be missed in his community
by many friends and neighbors from
whom were chosen as pallbearers, Mr.,
L. Larsen, G. Toxic, A. M. Rivers, E.
Hancock, Fred Farkas and H. D. Nc
Pherson.
Services we're conducted at the home
at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon by
Rev. E. NJ. Randall with music by
Mrs. Claude Bibbins, A. B. Cook and
Cephas Ramquist, followed by prayer
service and interment in the family
lot in MT. Pleasant cemetery. Seattle