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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-20
Similar Action As In 1883 Happens At
 Meeting Last Night
No Definite Decisions Reached at Preliminary Hearing
 Claims Whittemore No Action Taken on Proposal to Raise Salaries of Police and Fifemen
NAUGATUCK
,Em. 2. Razter. coFfsapoaieHt.


 sNhuaatuck, April 2o.--Much comment was heard to-day on the action of the board of warden and burgess in barring the press representatives from it's prelimin- ary meeting last night when the matter of the budget for the com ing year was discussed. After the routine affairs were cleared up At the meeting in the court room, the meeting was adjourned and the board gathered in the bor- ough clerks office and plans con- cerning the budget for the coming year were discussed.
 Just why the. public should be barred from knowledge of dis iises as eo%pssssasss ey rspysssnto ys% ef the fact that the budget of last $4ss,sSa.s5 was overspent by a ninimum of ss1,s9s.s0, 1t ap- peared to many residents that the public would be vitally interested in. any discussion whatsoever of the proposed budget for the com ing year.
 NO DeH1nltc OeClS1OnS
 Warden Harris Whittemore at the end Of the routine business meeting politely but firmly an nounced to press members that the press wouids be barresi from pre- liminary discussion of the budget, which, he claimed, would have to do mainly with talking over pro- posed budgets of the various de- partrnents He added that no definite decisions would be reached at this meeting.
 Last year a dispute arose when during this conference. the press was asked not to quote members and when one repreAentative re- fused to comply the meeting was adjourned and a secret one was held later. z
 Certainly there are many meet ing in which members of the board are not in harmony and if 1t is in order to spare the feelings of press representatives that tho prohibitoin was made both the warden and board members shoald realize by this that the preJs members aren't too sensi- two.
 Sheridan Not Present
 Another apparently highly signi- ficant thing concerning the meet ing last night of the board was thnt Burgess John Sheridan, demo- era Nc candidate for warden and known exponent of reduced bud gets. was not present either at the routine meeteing or the secret meeting.
 This may mean that the third
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-20
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, ward burgess may have plenty to say when the proposed budget is openly discussed, if it is. It may mean that he does not want any thing to do with drawing up tho budget for the coming year. And although reports prior to the meeting had it that there would be action to raise salaries of To- cal policemen and firemen, no proposal of the sort was brought up
 other Features
 The budget report was the main item of significance at the routine street. between Burgesses William publlcans, and an implied rebuke senting the streetl committee, to in confection with the cost of work on Johnson street and the size of the cut there at present, were other features of the meeting
 Net Expense
 The net expense for the year is $521,566.45. This is only the net expense, no figures for gross expense and state and government credits being listed in the report.
 But 1t is . kn9Wn fact that CWA labor in town, which took a cbn- siderable burden off the town by hiring many workers who might otherwise be charity cases, amount ed to oevr S0,000 in costs and about $21,009 was received in fed, eral and state credits by the local public welfare department. So the total amount spent was actually much more than $521,556.46. Just how much more will probably never be known unless gross ex- pense figures are published. At least $100.00U more, however.
 The largest individual deficit in the nine items that made up ap- propriations was in the public works department There was a deficit there of $19,eS0.o7. A to- tai of $g5,329 was appropriated for this end the sum of ssGfs9.o7
 More Deficits
 There was 2 s6,o69.05. deficit in the public safety branch, 352,5Q6 being appropriated and $59,55406 spent. As ahnounoed previously there was a $4,9z2.77 deficit in the education department, $174,s00 be- ing appropriated and $179,472.77 being spent. 4
 In the special appropriations di- vision there was a deficit of $4,- 04Q.55; $1O,454,65 having been ap- propriated and the net expense be- ing $14,495.20. Tn the public welfare department there was a net deficit of $284.65 The ap- propriation for this was s76,00a and the net expehse was $75,264.6b. Although not included in the re- port announced yesterday, the gross br total expense was about, $21,000 more, this being covered by state or federal credits.
 Balance Item
 These completed all the items in which there were deficits. There
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was a $3,32S.7S net balance in the general administration appriation, $96,159 having been appropriated and .SSe,gS5.22 having been ;lpent. The health and sanitation ap- propriation was extrfnely close to>the net expense, $4,625 having been appropriated and $4,623.90 spent, leaving q balance of $1.10. Tho only two other balances were in the civil works administrator projects appropriation and the appropriation to purchase 2 fire truck. The sum of $10,00O was voted by the freomen at 3 special meeting last winter for the pur- chase of materials in connection with the CWA projects. Of this $0,e41.64 was spent and there was q balance of $358.56.
 For purchase of new fire truck there was also Q special freemen's meeting at which $7,000 was ap- pronriated and s6,479.95 was spent. leaving . balance of $620.05.
 As can be seen, the original balance at the annual freefnen's meeting in May amounted to $472,- 662.e5 if the latest reports fig iires are correct. In reports for several months back the special
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-20
NO DEPRESSION AT NAUCATUCK YMCA
Secretary A. Cox Makes Statement at Banquet
 to Athletes

Naugatuck. April 20--There Is no depression in oiir YMCA, Seetefhfy Albert Cox said last night at the fourth annual banquet given by the Y. There were about 7s ath- letes present, representing all va- rities of sports and the affair was one Of the most successful held by the aseociatop.
 The Y | financially as we'll of as in years previous to the depree- son, Mir Cox indicated. The co- operation of everybody in the Y 10 one of the main ractors in bringing this about, he declared. The F afl fects one family out of eight in town and is the most successful or ganizatipn in. the borough, he said. An interesting talk was given by Fritz Klambt, physical director. He urged ssportsfnanship, saying Nau- gatuck teams ihstially are good sports. If you can't take 1t either learn to take 1t or quit" he said.
 The three highlights of the sea- son for him, Me said, were the swimming triumph over Waterbury in the Crosby pool; and the round robin volley ball tourney here when Naugatuck, defeated the ultimate winners, Perth Amboy of New Jer- sey and the yoliey ball teams win a few weeks ago at Rutherford, N. J. He thanked Ernie Sims, ArthHr Henry, J. A. Mckee, William Chit tenden, Herb Boerckmiller, Edgar Wyatt, Johnny Mehan, James Ho- ey, Tommy Edwards, Ted Harri- son, Bill Pilkaitis, William Cross, Russell Weaving, Don Gunnoud for their assistance during the year.
 Manager F. Edward Sullivan of the swimming team and Seymour Squires, team captain, gave short talks. Both predicted Q good sea- son next year.
 Other talks were given by Edkar Wyatt, co-mAnager of the yolley ball team, walter Peaee, represen- ting the bandminton players, Idris AldersQh, Bill Plikaitis, represent- ing the Y basketball team, Gene Montanari, representing tumblers, Bill Roemer, speaking for the Bab Wood, Miles Sweeney. boy leaders capttin, Ross Donley, representing the U. s. Rubber team.
 Mrs Robert Wood l, Mrs Fritz Klan,bt and Msis Isabelle Kiernan assisted in serving. James Lptze proved 8 most capable toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-20

week I felt very much iynproyed !. and now, really. just feel grand, :
 .'The dizziness. bad taste in my
 mouth and darting spota have eFi-- tirely disappeared, I have ! much better appetite than before and ;. nothing seems to disagree with my stomach. Am free of gas, acurness.s belching and heart-hurn. my. nerves have calmed down and T. enjoy deep refreshing sleep. !
 "I can truthfully recommend vendoI to anyone having the same
 troubles because kn6w 1t wills help thefn."
Evening star., 1934-01-19
"Tepid," Says Week Fan
Of 'Cradle Song" Greeting
Thoughts Of One Theatersoer Center About
Greatness of This Film Produced
by Young Artist.
Bv E. de S. Melcher.

VERY now and letter to this department which
has such true ring about it that seems logical to present
to the theater in town. an
what people thinking.
Evening star., 1934-01-19
GabrilOWitSCh Receives
Ovation in Concert Here
Dr.. Kindler and National Symphony Orchestra
Also Share In Approval of Delighted
Audience
Bv Alice Eversman.

vERITABLE ovation greeted ossip Gabriowseh yesterday
afternoon after his playing OF the Brahms B Flat Concerto
with the National Symphony Orchestra in Constitution Hall
genuneness Of the enthusiasm of the audience long
Evening star., 1934-01-19

sound, or velvety restraint, as in the
exquisitely played "Andante." His
entire performance was rich in salts
faction for the listener, from the more
forceful moments of the first two move
ments through the dreamy "Andante'
to the delicacy Of the "Allegretto
Grazioso."
Mr. Gabrilowitsch was splendidly
paniment, which was alert and pliable.
This same pliability was present In the
Mozart Cessation symphony in G
major, which was the opening number
of the first program section, given
over exclusively to the orchestra. The
Mozart was given spirited interpre-
tation with an attentive and careful
recreation of the varied moods of the
four movements. A definiteness of
idea was prominent throughout, en-
phasized by clearly outlined phrasing
and feel for tonal color
In the Satie "Gymnopedies." orches-
trated by Debussy, the same feeling for
the mood was evident in the orchestra S
really noteworthy Interpretation. The
Polovetski dances from Borodin's
opera, Prince Igor" were we'll exc
cuted. but could have been still more
temperamental and reminiscent of the
quasi-savage character Of the period
DR.. Kinder received enthusiastic
recognition Of his commanding con-
Quoting of a performance that moved
along with spirit through the varied
program, and came out repeatedly to
DOW in acknowledgment.
Evening star., 1934-01-19
Where and When
Current Theater Attractions
and Time of Showing.
National-"Biogra at $50 pm

National-"Biograph at $3.50 pm.
Gayety-"Joy Girls" at II noon, 2:15
and 8:l5 pm.
Palace-"Roman Scandals" at IL: 40
a m, 40, 3:4O, $40. TAO and 9:4o pm
Rialto-"King for a Night" at IL
am, 12:45, 2:30, APO, sos, 7:55 and
9:40 pm.
Loew's Fox-"Eight Girls in Boat, "
at IL am, lao, 4:30, 7:20 and 10 pm.
Stage shows at 1910, $3.50. $40 and
9:05 pm.
Columbia-"Dinner at Eight" at
11:40 am, 1:25, sos, 4:5o, $40. BIS
and 10 pm.
Metropolitan Girl Without a
Room" at IL am, 12:45, 2:35, 4:20,
6:05, 7:55 and $40 pm.
R-K-O Keith's-"If I Were Free" at
11:15 am, los, 2:55, 4:45, 6:25. S:15
and 1905 pm.
Earle-"Four Frightened People" at
II am 1:4O, 4:25, 7:05 and $50 pm
Stage shows at 1880, $3.50. 6:15 and
pm.
Tivoli-'Disraeh," at 2:30, 4:2o, 6:05,
7:55 and $40 pm.
"Footlight Parade" at
6:15, 8 and GAS pm.
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olld CliIlC dSdlll
The two impressions that remained
uppermost after the performance were
the beautiful and sensitive side Of
Brahms, which Mr.. Gabrilowitsch
brought out. and the technical indi-
viduality OF his playing.
In his Interpretation, Mr.. Gabrilo-
witsch has especially discovered how
flexible Brahms can be and how I'M
bued with delicate poetry that goes
back to nature for its inspiration.
Present in his reading We're the fra
GRANGE of the forest. the sweeping wind
in the trees, and the softer emotions
that come from a contemplation of the
varied and minute charm Of the out
of-door world. Not always does the
composer himself register this finer
angle of his nature, and often. when
it is present, the artist does not have
the feel for it. Mr.. Gabrilowitsch
thoroughly understood the delicate
charm which Brahms reveals in this
concerto. and reproduced it with the
aid of an unusually well co-ordinated
technique.
1t was faultless performance. The
Gabrilowitsch conception was planned
on a broad scale and his execution
went hand in hand with it. With
tone viril and robust, his fingers answer
his every wish with perfect facility,
sometimes crystal clear and again with
a power that made the piano resemble
an orchestra in fullness of tone. One
was conscious of the extreme lightneSs
of his hands capable Of pizzicato imi-
tations, sweeping passages OF unbroken
Evening star., 1934-01-19
PETITE NEW SOPRANO
WINS OPERA ACCLAIM
Kansas City Girl, Taking Place of
Marion Talley, Scores Triumph
in Chicago.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, January 19-Petite Rose
Marie Brancato, taking the role orig
inally planned for Marion Talley made
her grand opera debut Wednesday night
before capacity crowd and was given
the greatest ovation received by any
singer here so far this season, and won
acclaim from music critics.
The dimunitive 21-year-old Kansas
City girl won her opportunity to appear
with the Chicago Grand Opera Com
pany when Miss Talley few days ago
returned to New York as a result of a
salary difference.
BY coincidence, Miss Brancato made
her debut in the role of "Gilda." in
"Rigoletto," the same role Miss Talley
first sang to give her public acclaim.
Her "Caro Nome halted the opera
while she received an ovation.
Evening star., 1934-01-19

however, Playwright Bromf1eld paid hel
the honor of coming all the way down
here from his home in Princeton to see
what her ideas might be on his first
theatric brain child. BackStage, ovel
a cup Of tea. 1t is rumored that these
two had a very good time-Mr. Brom-
field trying to get Miss Claire to stal
in de Luxe" and Miss Claire trying tC
get Mr.. Bromfleld to have another cup
of tea. Two very interesting opposites
it Is said that the meeting was a dis
tinct success, and that Mr.. Bromf1eld
went back to Princeton smiling this
morning.
Talluiah Bankhead has read the first
act Of DE Luxe" and pronounced II
good. And II "Taloo" says that, 1t
must be.
NEXT week: Design for Living" at
the Palace, "Son Of Kong" at the
Metropolitan, Will Rogers in Or
Skitch" at the Fox-plus j. Harold
Murray in person; Easy to Love" and
Duke Ellington's Band at the Earle and
the new Francis Lederer film, Man of
Two Worlds" which has been getting
raves" comes Unexpectedly to Keith's.
~ x
4 INVOLVEMENT extraordinary:
Tomorrow morning-Walt Dis
ney cartoons at Leow's Palace. Starts
at $50. Go early. Nothing can keep
us away. Three Little Pigs" The
Pied Piper" and a slew of Mickey
Mouses. Best show Of the year.
DRAMA Is thriving in Washington
~ The Arts Club is in the middle of
a play writing contest. the Drama Guild
is rehearsing The Gay Lord Quex."
the Columbians are busy with Miss
Dorothea Lewis play, Of which many
good things have already been said:
the Pierce Hall Players next week are
presenting years End" a new play
by Miss Helms and Mr.. Rodon. the title
Of which is swell, and now comes word
from Mrs Caskey of Takoma Park tell
ing us that that part of the world Is
theatrically up and coming.
Says she: Il thought you might be
interested in the fact that dramatic en-
thusiasts in Takoma Park are in the
throes of organizing Little Theater
group and to that end have already had
four meetings, adopted constitution,
elected officers and set to work COM
mittee to plan a program for the rest
Of the year.
Its president, Mr.. John 6. Sutton,
was connected with the Little Theater
of Quincy, Ill, before he came to
Washington; its vice president, Mrs.
Bobbie Bray Hayes, Is chairman Of
the drama department of the Wom-
ans Club of Takoma Park, and its
secretary, the undersigned, has been
interested and active in Washington
amateur dramatics for number of
years. having received a part of her
training with Mildred Curran under
Lucy Ann Rogers
II thought I would drop this little
bug in your ear. because. who knows,
the bug may turn into a butterfly.
Sincerely,
FRANC 8. CASKEY."
n \
nNA MUNSON writes that a new
~ play with Ernest Truck called
when Ghosts Meet" Is to open in
Washington. Glad to know about that.
Miss Munson had a part in it-and
then. after discussing the matter with
friend Laura Hope Crews, said no.
Evening star., 1934-01-19
PLAYS Benefit CONCERT
Nine-Year-Old Pianist Says Fare
well to San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, January 10 LP).-
Ruth Slenczynski, 9-year-old pianist of
adult technique, played benefit con-
cert here last night for the San Fran
cisco Symphony Orchestra.
1t was Ruth's farewell to San Fran
cisco, as she is returning to the East
and Europe for further study. The
War Memorial Opera House was crowd
ed by an audience which gave her an
enthusiastic reception.
Evening star., 1934-01-19

nNA MUNSON writes that a new
~ play with Ernest Truck called
when Ghosts Meet" Is to open in
Washington. Glad to know about that
Miss Munson had a part in it-and
then. after discussing the matter with
friend Laura Hope Crews, said no.
Evening star., 1934-01-19
Bows to Learn First Aid.

RIVERDALE, Md, January 10 (spe-
ciaD Members of the School Boys
Patrol will meet tonight in the fire
house, when Town Ofdcer Daniel K.
Herzog will .inaugurate lessons in first
aid in connection with their work.
Evening star., 1934-01-19

with the result that he gave up his art
work and became bit player. From
then on you know his career
The fact that Cooper thought OF
himself as an artist for some time
after his initial screen appearance is
vouched for by some of his co-workers
In those early days.
Even Gary's makeup box, they say,
was carefully decorated with a Wild
West scene done in reds and yellows.
'Six of a Kind" is perhaps the most
insane comedy you will ever see. Its
cast includes such names as Charles
Ruggles, Mary Boland, w. c. Fields.
George Burns, Oracle Allen and Alison
Skipworth.
1t is well directed and. If you like
comedy Of this sort, you'll enjoy the
film.
Whether you like crazy comedy or
not, you should see the picture in
order to, watch w. c. Fields play, or
start to play, a game of pool.
In this sequence Fields reaches the
highest pitch of pantomimic art and
nearly steals the acting honors in the
picture. The preview audience, So
phisticated as 1t is, stopped to give him
big hand for his work, and Jack
Oakie, who came to see the picture,
laughed so hard he couldn't clap.
Jimmy Butler, the kid who did such
good work when he played the part
of John Boles' son in only Yester-
day." has one overpowering ambition
when 1t comes to his future in the
movies.
He wants to be (of all thtngsD
Western hero. He plans on riding
rearing horses down steep grades,
shooting up border towns, and carry
ing the gal" to safety.
Jimmy is learning to ride now and
thinks he will take up the use Of fire
arms in the near future. All in case,
he gets that future Western break.
He wants to leave off where most
screen heroes hate to begin!
The best fun on motion picture lot
isn't always found among the pro-
fessionals.
Take Paramount's publicity Office,
for instance So excited have they
become as to whom Cecil De Mile will
choose for julius Caesar, in his next
picture Cleopatra" that they have
formed a pool, with five names for
the director to choose from.
These are John Barrymore, Arthur
Hohy. Walter Huston, Buster Crabbe.
and Carl Brisson. For S cents, you
may buy ticket and grab . name
from these five.
When Julius Caesar l. finally chosen
Vomsbody n the dapaEnen4 IN q
Evening star., 1934-01-19

"Dear Mr.. Melcher:
"Your lament over the fate Of Cradle
Song calls forth my appreciation. But
forgive me if I find your reactions a
bit tepid. AS picture it struck me
as a finer achievement than Little
Women the best answer ever given
by Hollywood to those who find her
incapable of rising above what she
falsely considers box-office demand.
But its unhappy fate only proves that
the demand for cheap glamour or the
lowest sort of appeal is what large
proportion of the public really expects
from the movies.
And vet the box-off1ce failure locally
may be due to other things. The first
and most important is the stupid ad-
vertising the picture was given. The
billboards displayed outside the theater
tried in every way to conceal the TACT
that Cradle Song dealt with convent
life. After the customary f1rst-day
splurge of advertising, falsely keyed up
to begin with. the management sat
isfied itself with small announcement,
hidden in an obscure corner OF tne
local amusement pages. Why, for in
stance. wasn't attention of the public
called to the splendid press notices the
film had been given the almost un-
qualified critical approval it had re-
ceived? This had been done frequently
In the case of many lesser pictures.
ALSO. it may have been an unfortu-
nate thing that Dorothea Weeks name
was put in lights so soon. Not that she
doesn't rate them. But strange name
has a peculiar effect upon an audience
demanding steady, If limited. diet OF
established favorites. or course, MISS
Wieck established very definite pub
lie for herself after her compelling work
in 'Maedchen in Uniform Many who
STAYED away from 'Maedchen,' because
of the language difficulty, saw her IN
this and came away deeply affected by
her artistry One of the chief dangers
incidental to the lukewarm reception OF
Cradle Song is the possibility that
Dorothea Weeks Hollywood career Is
ENDANGERED. For the reason OF her
sheer and incredible beauty alone, sucn
6 thing would be unfortunate.
LAS I said before, find your reaction
a bit tepid. AS a dramatic critic you
cannot, of course. force your opinions
upon an uncritical public. Personally,
the whole affair has lashed me into
state of positive fury, with most OF my
INDIGNATION going out to the apologetlc
attitude of those given the rare prlVl-
lese Of showing this truly great picture.
Respectfully yours,
CALEB WILLIAMS.
X X X
ALTHOUGH, as Mr.. Williams states,
"A his fury is greater than ours, we
can appreciate his wrath at the sudden
folding up of Cradle Song and hope
for better things in the future. How
ever, we wonder about Frau Weeks
next step. Locally she will soon appear sa1,
IN hing called Miss Van6'S BABY
Is Stolen" Now what, except for the
stolen baby, would that be about?
NOVELIST LOUIS BROMF1ELD was
In town last night
Mr.. Bromfeld was here in new
capacity He has turned playwright.
He has written play which he calls
DE Luxe" and in which he would like
to have Miss Ina Claire. Miss Claire.
as you know, Is momentartly engaged
with the Theater Guild in "Biog-
raphy," which she Is playing at the
National with great eclat Last night,
Evening star., 1934-01-19
Library Asks Gary Cooper
To Exhibit Fine DRAWINGS
Invitation Recalls Screen Star Began Career a.
Cartoonist-"Six of Kind" Is
Insane" Comedy.
By Mollie Merrick.

OILYWOOD, Calf January 1e-Gary Cooper invited
~ the Paul Public Library exhibit of his
gallery display holding acquaint public with
a = cartOoning a genuine art
view the fact that hobby Of attracted
exhibit five medium sized sketches,
those of so other worldwide cartOonStS"
the fact that originally
S a
Only when rather did
to the
filming Sabreur"
in it, though probably didn't notice him at all
work a
of
Evening star., 1934-01-19

Fort Monroe to Get Seawall.
The War Department has awarded
contract for construction of seawall
and bulkhead at Fort Monroe, Va, to
Merritt-Chapman & Mclean Corpora
ton, Baltimore, for $867,12520.