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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30
WONDER BAR IN
 TOWN SATURDAY
Musical Drama Hit Opens Four Day Engagement
 At State

Outdoing al lprevious sensational combinations of stars and spec tacles, Warner Brothers long awaited internationally musical drama hit "Wonder Bar" begins a four day engagement at Warmers State theater tomorrow in celebra- ton of the fifth anniversary of this popular cinema temple. The first show will start at 12:45 p. m. promptly.
 Kay Francis plays the leading feminine role opposite Al Jolson, who portrays the proprietor of the "Wonder Bar" Ricardo Cortez and Dolores Del Rio have the coveted parts of the two dancers, while Dick Powell and Henry KoKlker have the roles of the American omposer-orchestra leader and the husband of Kay Francis, respec- lively. Hal LeRoy, the sensational Broadway player, plays the role of himself in a thrilling dance se- quence.
 Guy Kibbee and Hugh Herbert play the two American tourists with Ruth Donnelly and Louise Fazenda as their wives, in impor- tant comedy and character roles. Robert Barrat has the part of the army officer, who drives his auto over a cliff and unconsciously cov- CTS up murder. Eff d'Orsay and Merna Kennedy vii lbe seen as the two flirtatious hostesses in the fashionable Partisan night club.
 As "Wunderbar," this unique musical proved an international sensation a few years ago. It played for months in al lof Europe's cap itals and was brought to this coun- try as a stage starring vehicle for Al Jolson. He took it on the road after season in New York and no production since '"The Miracle" has been so generally and so gen. erously welcomed. A few months ago First National acquired the screen rights to the. production and proceeded at once to make exten- sive plans for it's presentation as the greatest film spectacle of mod ern times.
 It is said that the screen ver- sion of "Wonder Bar" returns to some extent to the European script which was considerably altered for the American stage production. This increases the importance of the roles played by the long list of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30

1 ability by her excellent work in
 this picture.
 @"Bolero", which was directed by
 Wesley Ruggles, numbers several important players in the support ing cast, including Frances Drake, William Frawley, Raymond Mill
 lard, Gloria Shea, Gertrude Mich ael, Del Henderson, Frank C.. Dunn. Martha Baumattre, Paul
 Panzer, tAdolph Milar, Anne Shaw, Phillips Smalley and John Irwin. The companion feature is "Bom-
 bay Mair', a thrilling mystery
 screenplay.
 In the cast of the picture, whic h [ is reported to have received wide critical approval, are Edmund Lowe, husband of the late Lilyan
 Tashman; Shirley Grey (of Naug- atuck); Onslow Stevens, John
 Davidson, Hedda Hopper, Tom
 Moore, Ferdinand Gottschall1 and
 Georges Renavent, among many others.
 Direction of the screenplay. which concerns the mysterious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30
'BOLERO' COMES TO
 STRAND SUNDAY
Featured With Bombay Mail" in Double
 Attraction

The Strand presents an unus- ually outstanding triple feature program today and tomorrow headlined by "The Cat and the Fiddle, starring Ramon Novarro and Jeanette Mcdonald, Zane Grey's "The Thundering Herd" with Randolph Scott, Judith Allen, Noah Beery and Harry Carey; also chapter II "The Perils of Paul. ine.'
 Sunday brings George Raft in Paramount's exotic production of "Bolero". Raft, who for a time has been typed as player of I'm enace" roles, comes to his true characterization in this role. He and Carole Lombard, who plays his partner, show extraordinary skill in the dancing sequences which featured the music of Ra. veps famous "Bolero" and of tho newly composed "Raftero." Bu' this is not amazing, because ht was one of the nations foremos screen.
 "Bolero," which in some in stances parallels Raft's own ca ICCt, ID lHc SIOIy -ol olI us young coal worker who rises to in ternational fame as a dancer. Ht is talented but ruthless, and ht sweeps all obstacles from his path He discards his~lovely partners, a: they lose their usefulness. After returning a shattered wreck from the World war, Inc dies in an attempt to revive his fame, dancing with the only part. ner he had actually loved.
 Miss Lombard, who in addition to being an intelligent actress, has superb gift for carrying clothes appears to her best advantage ir this film.
 Sally Rand, Chicago's famous fan-dancer, is importantly cast ir the picture, as one of Raft's danc- ing partners and proves her acting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30

backed up by a dandy chorus. Down on the Farm" will supply the patrons with some real enter tainment.
 A scenic production has been built and the wardrobe is of an original idea in keeping with the show.
 Jimmie Colgan will be at the piano augmented by Harry Brink mans popular dance band who will also play for the dancing to follow the performance.
 There will be twelve beautiful door prizes given away to the holders of the lucky tickets.
 Another feature preceding the show at seven o'clock will be big street parade headed by the American band.
 From indications capacity crowd will greet the Worden boys when the curtain goes up next Wednesday evening.
 Harry x. Cashin. chairman of the Worden entertainment bureau, together with his able assistants is sparing no expense to make this the Barnum of them all in local theatricals.
 Members of the cast which num- bers forty include such popular personages as Eddie Oliver, Margie Bailey, Harry Cashin, Sam Bar low, Joe Biersdorfer, Viola Masone. Dorothy Sternberg. Lillian Mccoy. Ernie Ledger, Helen Larkin, the Bouffard Kids. Carmella and Paul Marciano, John Rainville, Art Rogers and Joseph Lezotte.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30

includes Stepin Fetchit, Richard Cromwell, Mona Barrie and Rus sell Simpson, are all ideally suited Ito their roles and acquit themselves with distinction under the masterly direction of Henry King. Reginald Berkeley, who did so fine job with Cavalcade," repeat
 ed with the screen play of Caro- 1ina."
 Co-feature, Hell and High Wa ter" and last chapter of Rin-Tin- Tin, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30

stars assigned to the picture.
 Busby Berkeley, creator of the musical numbers that featured "Gold Diggers of 1933"-"42nd Street" and "Footlight Parade" created and staged the special musical spectatcles on scale never before attempted even in these pre- vious successes. Berkeley's ability for sensational departures from the ordinary in camera work has made screen history in the past year.
 Visit the State during the cele- bration of it's fifth anniversary. The entertainment wonder of the cen- tury will afford you the most ei- joyable afternoon or evening you have ever spent in any theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30
WORDEN'S ANNUAL
 SHOW WEDNESDAY
Down On The Farm" to Be Given At Bucking=
 ham Hall

Wednesday at Buckingham hall at eight D. m. sharp the curtain will rise on the 1894 edition of Worden's annual Fun Frolic which is entitled Down on the Farm"
 From an original idea Sam Bar low, a member of the cast, has written this seasons offering and Johnnie Rainville has rounded out some real harmony numbers.
 This seasons offering promises to surpass all various efforts by this popular organization of enter tainers with plenty of good whole some comedy interspersed with six A No. l vaudeville specialties
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-30

orchestra of Ver- satile entertain- CTS. Little need
 be said of Hal let's reputation,
 as his appearance here for t h ( spring opening is in answer to nu- merous requests by park patrons. Through the cour- tesy of Charles Shribman, M a ] comes back to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
"Plain Suckers"

We'll, it looks as if Secretary of State John A. Danaher of Meriden had given the democrats just the impetus needed to carry them to bigger success than ever at the state and national elections in November. Discussing Governor Cross's claim that the g.o.p. controlled Leglsla- lures of recent years were responsible for the threatened $14,000,000 deficit as of June, 1885, at republican gathering i'll Andover MT Danaher referred to people who vote the democratic ticket this year or any year at all as "plain suckers.
 We rather thought the governors start ling statement would draw fire. It has twice to date in public gatherings Judge Raymond Baldwin of Stratford, republ- can legislative leader, replied to it earlier in the week. Now Secretary of State Danaher joins the procession. There'll be more, but we're wondering if they won't be warned not to make the same mistake that the Meriden man just has. It's a strange thing, but comparisons, such as the secretary made, too often come home to roost. There are many democrats and others not democrats who voted the dem- ocratic ticket in 1882 who'll resent being termed suckers.
 . Governor Cross was just dear old gentleman from Yale'' in 1880 when he made his bow to the state as politician. J. Henry Roraback is sorry he ever made this pleasantly. It wouldn't surprise us in the least if Secretary of State Danaher, whose publication of the State Manual and Register this year marked him as man of unusual ability and considerable foresight, might learn the same thing. . Never discount opponents with mere wave of the hand or by the application of term that might make the voter anxious to give the Sucker" an even break.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Doesn't Hold Water

The complaint against the candidacy of Major J. Joseph Smith of Waterbury, as voiced by the Waterbury Republican Thursday morning and purporting to be that of democratic leaders in Litchfield county, somehow or other doesn't strike us as quite legitimate. It was stated that leaders throughout the county were ob- jecting to the fact that J. Francis Smith, secretary of the democratic state central committee, was using his official position to further the candidacy of his brother for the democratic nomination.
 That MT Smith might be supporting the candidacy of his own brother is hardly to be questioned. But we're not convinced that his office as secretary would give him any great leverage with which to persuade democratic leaders or central committed men and women to pledge allegiance to the Smith banner. As a matter of fact this same claim might easily become boonl- erang and swing back on supporters of William B. Dyer, the Norfolk town chair man. Why not say that most of them are state employees and are using their posi- tions to further the Norfolk mans candidacy?
 It's too perfectly obvious that there is more behind this campaign than what has appeared to date in print. The Democrat has obtained from time to time and of- fered to it's readers in strictly impartial manner figures which would indicate that the Waterbury mans candidacy for the congressional nomination is meeting with more than fair success in the very terri tories which have been claimed to be hos tile to him. He'll have we'll over half of New Haven county's delegates to the con- ventien for the simple reason that Water bury is solid for him.
 In Litchfield county he would normally meet more opposition with candidate from that end of the district also seeking the nomination. But even discounting the most glowing reports issued by the Smith headquarters here in Waterbury it ap- pears that he must be rated the pre-con- vention favorite. Last minute efforts to nip his bid for the nomination are appar- ently to be of spectacular nature, such as the one of this week. But more solid reasoning will have to be devised to cause any stampede of potential delegates away from Waterbury's choice to oppose Repre- sentative Edward w. Goss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

there is now a normal balance between supply and demand, while only percent still report an oversupply.
 Shortage of business and office space is just beginning to appear. Only per cent of the cities show it as yet, but as It had shown nowhere since 1880 until June of the present year, the 5 per cent indi- cates a turn to better business. Families are separating from the doubled up condl- tion of the past few years and seeking quarters of their own once more. There are more marriages, now, too, and these new families. must be placed somewhere. They go to apartments, mostly, but the oversupply of apartment space reported a year ago has decreased greatly. Many old rookeries of apartment buildings ought to come down and be replaced Many old houses are no longer fit for human habi- tation. Some are good, needing only to be cleaned up and improved somewhat.
 There is now an unquestionable de- mand for new building. There is plen- tiful supply of workers ready to get at it tomorrow Capital is beginning to accunl- ulate, needing an outlet. The sooner these three factors get together the better it will be. The sight of many sections of our cities is not pretty one. Nor is that of skilled carpenters, masons, plumbers and architects subsisting on the dole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
So They Say

The new liberty to drink has given the aver age man great deal of boldness in condemning anything that seeks even voluntary curtailment of that liberty. The Rev D. S. Coonahan, president Catholic Total Abstinence Union
 To anyone who will work it, the soil will offer a real living. Harvey Frestone rubber magnate.
 What do do? Sometimes I take a long walk with my dog: sometimes I just sit and laugh. Herbert Hoover.
 It is never socialistc to pass any law that promotes the welfare of all the people. Arthur J. Lacy, candidate for governor Of Michigan.
 The waltz is coming back. It's popularity is developing with the tango and South American music Oscar Duryea New York dancing master
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Washington, Aug 17.-Brain Trust friends have been hearing from Professor James Harvey Rogers.
 The mild, drawling little southerner, who skyrocketed into the headlines as the teammate of Professor George Commodity Dollar" Warren, was hurriedl9 sent to China by the Adminis- tration last spring at the height of the silver agitation on Capi- tol Hill.
 By rushing Rogers to. the Orient to study what effect, if any, an increased price of silver would have on boosting Far Eastern trade, it was hoped the silver bloc would be appeased.
 But the scheme didn't work.
 Instead of being soothed, the silverites increased their clamor. In the end the White House had to compromise with them on the Silver Purchase Act.
 NOT so HOT
 Meanwhile, Rogers, in China, began a painstaking, conscienti- ous survey.
 According to the letters his academic friends are now getting from him, his findings are not very promising for 'the silverites and their pet argument.
 Rogers write that so far he hasn't been able to find anyone who thinks American silver price manipulation will have benefi- cial effect on Oriental trade. In fact, he says a number of Far Eastern bankers believe silver activity will be detrimental.
 Rogers is due back in the U. s. soon. On the basis of what he has written, his friends predict that his official report will make interesting reading.
 That is-providcd it is made public.
 Such reports frequently have a way of never seeing the light of day.
 NEW MAN
 President Roosevelt has shelved the forgotten man..
 The fact was generally over- looked-because of the greater dramatic significance of endors- ing Young Bob La Toilette. But in his Green Bay speech last week the president brought out a new man.
 He was the leverage man".
 Frpm now on, and throughout the congressional campaign,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

O. What is the address of the David c. Cook Publishing com pany?
 A. Elgin, Illinois.
 O. Is the Duesenberg automo- bile manufactured in the United States?
 A. Yes.
 o. How many physicians, oste- opths, chiropractors and other headers are there in the United States?
 A. There are 153,S03 physi- cians and surgeons, 6,117 osteo- paths, 11,916 chiropractors and 17,64O healers not otherwise clasi- fled, according to the 1880 census of occupations.
 o. How many religious sects and denominations are there in the U. s.
 A. Two hundred and fifteen, according to government figures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Selected Poem
SEVENTH SUMMER

(Volet Alleyn Storey in The New York Times) This is seventh summer here and yet
 It hasn't changed bit. say. They seem perennials these New England towns Things happen such a regular way, It hasn't changed a bit. The Meeting House
 Still stands, Wren -spred, on Baptist Hill The false-front stores Main Street are the
 same;
 Old elms form Gothic archways still, But where is Maybelle who would bring her poems Trembling with hope?-oh. tell me where, Maybee. fifteen, joy in her eyes, and sun
 Upon her plated golden ha.r. And where is Lucia, who ten and yet
 Still barefooted in the grass, And Big Elm, who seven and told tales Of fairy prince and beggar lass? And where is Barbara, who four that year, And sonny. who not quite two? And Small Elm. who five and had cake? And where am l, whose own youth drew These children to my garden as butterflies
 Draw toward full-blown rose in June? An it be, in this unchanging town,
 Seven summers could change us seven so soon?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
UNITED STATES BAMBOO
 lNeW York Sunl

Wide interest has been shown in experiments in bamboo growing conducted by the United States government on a 46-acre grove sit- uated on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, and known as the Bur bour Lathrop Plant Introduction Garden. In 1919 Dr David Fair child. plant explorer of the De- partment of Agriculture who had made extensive studies of bamboo, learned that the grove was to be cut down. He persuaded MT Latin rop to buy the grove, which was subsequently, accepted by the gov ernment.
 A growing demand exists for bamboo for flagpoles, fishing rods radio aerials and furniture. The young, tender sprouts of the plant, fresh or piokled, are in some de- mand by those who have learned the savor of Oriental delicacies.
 In the Orient bamboo, because of it's combination of lightness and strength. is put to unnumbered uses. The Japanese make bamboo fences and screens which not only protect, but add greatly to the beauty of their gardens. A bam- boo pipe usually brings water to a garden pool. A town on the shore of Lake Biwa, Japan, produces bamboo canes of an annual value of .$60,000. During building oper- ations in many eastern countries the workmen use bamboo scaffold- ing. The carts used in transport ing building material are made of this useful reed with the exception of the wheels. AS Oriental bamboo thrives in private groves from Georgia to southern California, it Is evident that the industry could be greatly extended in the United States, but if it were so extende what would be the effect on the Oriental lands that now export il to this oaw~t-~@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
House Shortage

The house shortage is becoming a seri- -ous matter. In 49 per cent of 268 cities
 recently surveyed by the National Asso-
 ciation of Real Estate Boards for its 23rd : semi-annual report, there is a shortage of single family residences. There is pres ~ent demand for 143,000 suburban homes which could be built at once if financing were provided. No city of over 100000 population reports an oversupply of single
 houses, although 12 per cent of these large cities had more than they needed year ago. Tn 47 per cent of the cities surveyed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

The 2Oth anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal was observed on We'd nesday of this week. The occasion slipped by without much ado. It recalls the fact, though, that we owe our possession of this great waterway to the late Colonel and President Theodore Roosevelt. The Roose- velts seem to go in for this sort of thing. The present representative of the family, Franklin D., is likely to leave his name indelibly imprinted on the development of huge water power projects in several sec- tions of the nation. Both are criticized, but time has proved the former correct. It will the latter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

0. 'Of what does the armed force in Germany consist?
 A. The Reichswehr, or federal troops; Stahlheln, military or- ganiZation composed of World War ltary organization under the su- preme command of Chancellor Hit Ter.
 Q. Where is the Japanese em- bassy in the United States?
 A. 2514 Massachusetts avenue. N. w.. Washington, D. c.
 o. Who was the leading wo- man with Ramon Novafro in Laughing Boy"?
 A. Lupe Velez.
 o. What are the sources of the quotations: How far a little can. dle sheds it's beams;" and "A lit- tie learning is dangerous thing?
 A. The first is in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice," spoken by Portia, and the second is from Essays on Criticism" by Alexan- der Pope.
 0. IA which state are the Po- conc Mountains?
 A. Monroe and Carbon coun- ties, Pennsylvania.
 o. Is it true that all electrocu- tions at Sing Sing Prison take place on Thursday?
 A. No.
 o. How old is Jean Harlow?
 A. Twenty-three.
 Q. Where should the guest of honor be seated at banquet?
 A. At the right of the presid- ing officer, or toastmaster.
 c. When does the recently en- acted railroad pension law, be- come effective?
 A. August 1, 1884. o. What was the gold reserve of the United States at the end of May 1884? A. Approximately $7.77s,o00,- 900. .. What is topical para graph? A. A paragraph on a single topic, or a topic entirely covered in one paragraph. If you want copy of our bul- letin Home Mortgage Refinancing, write to the Waterbury Democrat, Washington Bureau. enclosing five cents in postage stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
you can expect to hear a great deal more about this individual. TRADE AGREEMENT

you can expect to hear a great deal more about this individual. TRADE AGREEMENT
 Robert L. O'Brien, witty chairman of the tariff commits sion, was asked the other day what he thought of trade agree- ments.
 In reply, he told the following story:
 A "hot-dog" vendor set up his stand in front of Boston's First National bank, once New Eng lands largest financial institu- ton. There he proceeded to do brisk business.
 The news of his good fortune got around among his friends, and one of them sought him out.
 Making any dough?" he in- quired.
 "Yes, sir" the vendor boasted. I'm not only getting by, but Pm putting a little aside"
 "Swell, how about lending me a couple of bucks"
 The "hot-dog" merchants face fell. He didn't want to make the loan, and on the other hand he didn't want to refuse.
 But he was equal to the oc- casion.
 "Gee, pal, I'd like to-" he said, "but I can't. You see it Is like this. When I took up my stand here I conferred with the bankers inside and came to an agreement with them.
 c Ir' lend any money or interfere with their business, they wouldn't sell any dogs. And you know how those business deals are, 1 gotta keep my promise"
 "That," concluded Chairman O'Brien, "is what think of trade agreements" WORRIED
 The contest to nominate democratic candidate for gover- nor of California has admins tration political strategists wor- ried.
 State democratic leaders are crowding the telegraph wires to Washington with excited warn ings that if Upton Sinclair wins Tn the primary ne Will QraS down to defeat most of the democratic congressional ticket in the November election.
 They claim that nomination of the ex-socialist author will cause wholesale switch of democratic votes into the re- publican column.
 Running on an "End-Poverty- California" platform, Sinclair is admitted to have an excellent chance of winning the demo- cratic nomination.
 Until the San Francisco gen. eral strike, he was conceded in the lead. Since then it is claim ed a reaction has set in, and George Creel, wartime censor