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The Washington times., 1935-09-10
FRIENDS, FOES
MOURN LONG
TRAGEDY

International News Service
Senate colleagues Of Senator
Huey Long with whom he crossed
verbal swords in life, praised him
In death today.
Expressions Of regret were
mingled with reminders to the
nation that the ballot box and
not the gun is the recognized
method of settling political dis
putes in a democracy.
The comment included:
Senator Bone CD Of Wash
ington:
"TO me it was a shocking at
fair. / cannot imagine such
things occurring in a civilized
community. 1 have the great
est sympathy for his family.
'Tt is intOlerable and unthink-
able, and outraging all decency
when people have the ballot
and could have subjected SEN
ator Long to the supreme test
by that means within a few
weeks without taking up instrU-
ments Of murder"
Senator Thomas CD OF Utah:
Senator Long was . many.
sided man. He was at his best
when making a plea for the
worlds dOwntrOdden. Few men
in our public life have shown
such contrasts. He would build
ND by destroying. He gave school
books to the poor, but would
destroy q student paper which
would not do him honor. He
seemed to lack respect for all
accepted processes, yet he al.
ways had o law for what he did:
He definitely was q reflection Of
our rapidly changing times"
Senator Hattie CaraWay 3D..
Arkansas:
81 have a very deep sorrow
that Senator Long could not
survive. My heart goes out to
the family in their loss"
Senator King CD Utah:
81 regret his death more than
I can say. He was q strong
character and while he had
many eccentricities his death Is
q great loss"
Senator Dohaney CD Ohio:
"The most cOlorful member
Of the United States Senate
has passed on, he could fight
q majority or q minority
equally well. He was brilliant
and lost proportion only by
intense pursuit. His passing
was q tragedy that every fair
minded man must deplore."
Senator Sheppard (D0 Texas
"He was one Of the OutStand-
ing characters Of the time, and
his unhappy passing is very
much to be deplOred."
Senator Norris (R) Nebraska
II was terribly shocked at
the death of Senator Long,
particularly at the means Of
his taking off. think that
cannot be condemned in too
strong language. If you will
analyze Senator Longs votes
on important measures you
will find that as a rule he
voted right. His sympathy was
with the underdOg."
The Washington times., 1935-09-10
Society 10 Discuss
Vaccination at Meet

The Medical Freedom Society OF
the District Of Columbia will dis
cuSs vaccination of children at an
open meeting Thursday night at
8 p. m. in the headquarters Of the
society, 1414 Sixteenth st. N. w.
Drs. James P. Briggs. prcsi
dent; Riley D. Moore and Harry
B. Bradford will speak.
The Washington times., 1935-09-10
Youth Better Today,
Says Scouts Head

PUEBLO, Col. NN5O~The
youth of today "is not worse than
it was a generation ago. but
better" Walter M. Head, president
OF the Boy Scouts of America,
said during a recent visit here.
The admitted increase in crime
by youth, he said, was due to eco
nomic conditions, -
The Washington times., 1935-09-10
PWAPo|ilyUnchanged
Toward Louisiana
International News Service


The death of Senator Huey
Long will have no immediate eff
feet on the relationship between
the State administration of Louisi-
ana and the PWA, Secretary Of
Interior Ickes said today. He de-
clared:
"The PWA policy in LOuisi-
ana is based on statutes and not
on a personality"
The PWA cut the State from its
allotment list some time ago be-
cause the Long machine insisted
State officials administer the Fed
eral fundsN
The Washington times., 1935-09-10
Sen. George Finds Long
An Extraordinary Man

VIENNA. Ca, Sept. 10. G.N.S)
Senator Walter F. George, OF
Georgia, termed Senator Longs
death zone of the most deplorable
tragedies in our political life"
Senator George said:
"While personally 1 did not
adopt his philosophy or agree
with him in many respects, he
was one of the most spectacular
political figures in American life
and possessed many admirable
traits.
"He was a man Of extraOrdi-
nary energy, and understood
the art of using his political
power beyond most men of his
generation"
LANTA, Ca, Sept. 10
U.N.SD.-"T did not agree with
lots of things Senator Long ad-
vOcated, but I am very sorry to
hear of his DEATH"
Representative Robert Rams.
peck OF Cne 1l1Cn georgia QlSCr1CC,
said this today.
He added:
81 considered him an out
standing character"
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Sept. 10
U.N.S.).-"The incident is de.
plorable from every standpoint"
This was the brief comment of
United States Senator Joe T,
Robinson, Of Arkansas, Senate
majority leader, on the fatal shoot
ing of Senator Huey Long OF
Louisiana.
The Arkansas Senator and his
Louisiana colleague were bitter
foes in many legislative battles
The Washington times., 1935-09-10
Farley Voices
Sorrow at
Long Death
international News Service

Postmaster General James A,
Farley, who had a long feud with
Senator Huey P. Long over patron.
age matters, today issued the fol
lowing statement regarding his
death:
Every American must regret
the tragedy Of Senator Longs
death. To Mrs. Long and the
members of her family 1 extend
my most sincere and heartfelt
sympathy"
Secretary of the Treasury Nor
genthau said:
Il was greatly shocked by the
attack upon Senator Long and
by the later news of his death,
and feel the greatest sympa-
thy for his family and friends.
1t is seriously disturbing to
learn Of a resort to unlawful
violence as a political weapon
anywhere in America"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

The greatest performance given by group of amateur players in Waterbury in years was offered last evening at St. Francis Xavier par ish hall where the Children or Mary Sodality cleverly enacted Danny Boy," a three act comedy from the pen of Edward Finnegan, under the capable supervision of Miss Mary Louise Martin.
 The entire cast exemplified per lection and proved concisely that their months of rehearsals were not in vain for the sveeral hundred fans who witnessed the production went home we'll satisfied.
 Helen Shea, portraying the diff ficult role of the aged but comical "Mah Gallagher, stole the show. Miss Shea was so superb in her part that she really made her ap- preciative audience wonder wheth- CT or not the programs read cor rectly or whether 1t really was an aged woman drafted for the role. Her camouflaged accent and odd sayings gave the spectators laughs galore.
 Her son in the play Danny Boy" capably taken by Joseph McAvoy, former Wilby high school athlete, was also put over" with a bang. Danny Boy" the only son, was reared as spoiled, un- educated child. His trials as a youth in his early twenties, and in married life, form the basis of the plot of the play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Bridgeport Player
 Wins First Place
Austin McCregor Captures HOnOrs in State Sectional
 Chess Match-CrOsby High Student

the tournament was the play of Houng Al Green of Crosby high schoo lwho defeated George Cash man, N. Bellome, A. Barker and F.. Norling, all strong Waterbury players, to add his place in the finals. Nathan A. Cornell who finished ir. the bracket tied for sec ond in the early part of the tour- nament could not SC emto get go- ing but with four straight wins in his last games placed him we'll up on the list.
 Last night Captain Pete Spada in preparation for the match con- templated by the class A and B teams of the Waterbury Chess club took his class B players to New Haven and there met the strong team from the New Haven LMCA chess group and after a four and one-half hour battle the match was tied 2 1-2 to 1-2. The score is as follows:
 Waterbury Chess Club
 Perazella, board 1, l; c. O. Broen, board 2, O; A. Green, board 3, 0: W. H. Warner, board 4, 1-2; P. Spada, board 5, 1; total ? 1-2.
 New Haven Chess Club
 J. Derby. board 1, o; c. E. Moul- throp, board ?, 1; R. Chatfeld, board 3, |; H. Young, board (, 1-2; c. A. BrockyaN board 5, O.; total, 21-2. Open board No. I, Vienna game.
 Open board No. 1-Vienla game.
 Open board 70. 2-Ginoco piano. |.
 Open board No. s-Philador de- fense.
 Open board No. 4-Queens pawn opening.
 Open board No. 5-oueeng, gam bit.
 Waterbury Chess club played white on the 5dd numbered boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

The girl who was to become the mother of George Washington was something of belle in her native colony, Virginia. Mary Bali, descended from good EngliSh family, was called the rose of Ripping Forest" in her girlhood, Ripping Forest being the name of the Ball homestead. Orphaned early, she had as her guardian George Eskr1dge, wealthy Vir- ginia planter.
 At twenty-two, Mary Ball mar ried Con March 6, 1730) Augustine Washington, then widower with two little boys. Her first child she named George after her old family friend. Five other children were born of this marriage, four of whom survived. When Augustine Washington died, she was left with brood of youngsters to care fer. George was then only eleven. For tunately, however, the husband had provided for them amply. His wealth consisted mostly of lane, and in order to produce the requi- site income, it had to be carefully managed. Mrs Washington seems to have had plenty of practical sense. Alone, she brought up her family and saw them all success fully settled in life.
 George Washington was still a young boy when he became pos sessed of great desire to be a midship1nan. His mother had been half-hearted about this plan at all times, but finally (so the story goes) when his sea-chest was be- ing carried down to the wharf by a porter, she refused to let him go. He accepted her decision with good grace, and devoted him. self to surveying instead. His ac- tivities in the next years often took him far away from her and prepared him for the great role he was to play in history.
 Mary Ball Washington was sixty-eight when the Revolution began. Since communication was then so primitive, she often did not Nknow for months at time whether her son was alive or dead. Yet she maintained out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Clever Cast Scores
 In Rollicking Play
Helen Shea Steals Show as Danny Boy" Delights Hundreds Repeat Performance This Evening
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

Mabel Mulville, wife of Danny Boy" scores triumphantly as the aristocratic but lovable mate. Pat rick Kelly as "Phil Carter does a nice job as the wealthy would believer of Mona stanton. William Shea as the sleepy professor, gives laugh after laugh in his minor role.
 The cast was as follows:
 "Gertie" Gallagher ............
 ............. Ann McDonough Rose Gallagher .... Doris Braun Harry Devlin. Patrick Slattery Ma" Gallagher ...... Helen Shea "Dan" Gallagher. Joseph McAvoy Mona Stanton ... Mabel Mulyille Betty Woodbridge .... ..........
 ............ Marion McNerney "Phif" Carter Patrick Kelly Professor Mooney. .. William Shea "Hunniwell" ...Joseph Mulcunry Washington Jefferson Pottle. ...
 ...... John McGrath McSorley .... William Gaughan Officer Mulvaney .... Ray Bates
 The general committee in charge of the event included: Elizabeth Sullivan, chairlady; Helen Shea,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

The office of Pronotary Aposto- lie, one of the rarely bestowed hon. ors in the Catholic church, haa been conferred on Right Rev Msgr Thomas S. Duggan, vicar general of the Hartford diocese, it was an- nounced last night. Bestowal of the office on Monsignor Duggan by Pope Plus XI means that he can hereafter wear a pectoral cross and ring and can officiate at pom tifical mass and vespers when asked to do so by the bishop.
 Monsignor Duggan, rector of St Joseph's cathedral and editor of the Catholic Transcript, is one of the best-known members of the clergy in the Hartford diocese. He has been vicar-general of the dio- cese since 1910 when he was ap- pointed by the late Bishop John J. Milan. As editor of the Catholic Transcript he has become one of the most famous Catholic jour- nalists in the country and the dio- cesan publication has achieved a wide sphere of influence.
 Pope Plus, in a letter forwarded to Hartford, announced that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
.O'FE CLUB PLANS
 SOJOURN TO CAMP

The first of a series of week end trips to be taken by the ore club of the Central Y will be enjoyed starting this Friday evening under the supervision of Advisor Alfred A. Reilly of New Jersey. The mem bers will journey to Smiths pond in Watertown where they will take part in a weekend of outdoor camping.
 The group will leave here at s:30 o'clock Friday evening and the fol- lowing morning will take part in a great outdoor program. They will enjoy horseback riding and hiking followed by 6 baseball game, rife drill and with the weather permit ting, 6 dip In the refreshing wa- ters of the pond.
 Max Mueller is assisting Mfr Reilly in completing arrangements for the affair. The boys who will make the trip arc William King, Alfred A. Reilly. Max Mueller. Sal Addoasio, Michael Cnlo, Henry Ilci~1er. John iIomick. Bob Bop- peler. Mario pagnno. Michael Pi- ctFo, Clarence Waugh, Edmund i.ovcnky, Henry Abfioia, Anthony Warren and Charles peyileskia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

Laura Verriker, Rita Kennedy, Marguerite Kennedy, Catherine Mullen, Anna Danaher and Made line McFadden while the commit tee on properties included Cath crime Morris, Helen Reilley, Eliz- abeth Johnston and Margaret Dil- lon.
 The play will be repeated this evening at S:15 o'clock.
 Card Party Set
 With four door prizes added to the list of attractions, the mann moth card party to be given by the Earbenders tomorrow night at the Washington park community house is expected to be the largest card party ever held on Washington Hill and that is saying plenty, as there have been hundreds of them staged in past years on the hill. Besides the door prizes there will be three prizes for the winners in forty-five as we'll as prizes for the ladies in bridge.
 The proceeds are to be turned over to William Shea to help de- fray the expenses of the basketball equipment that was installed at the community house. James Kelliher is chairman of the event tomorrow night and already five hundred tickets have been sold for the oc- casion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
RAILROAD RESUMES
 NIGHT SPECIALS
Popular Demand Evident for New York Trains on
 Saturday Afternoons

After lapse of three weeks, the New Haven Road has scheduled two more Saturday night specials to New York on May 4th and May 18th, leaving Waterbury at 2:10 demand of the public, a change has been made in the train schedule, to allow more time for dinner, as we'll as time to attend complete performance at any of the popular midnight supper shows.
 On Saturday night, May 4th, a wide variety of entertainment is offered: opera lovers will have an opportunity to listen to popular priced performance of Aida" by the Chicago Opera Company, play ing at the Hippodrome, with such stars as La Rae, Schalker, Ruffino, Pilotto and Ruisi. Other interest," ing events for music lovers will be a concert by the Vassar College Choir at the Town Hall; also, a concert by the Mozart String Sin fonietta at Aeolian Hall.
 The circus will have it's final per- formance in New York City at Madison Square Garden, Saturday night. Paul Whiteman is filling an engagement at the Paradise Res taurant; Jimmie "Schnozzle" Dur ante is holding forth at the Casino de Paree; while Sophie Tucker and Smith Bellows orchestra are feat ured at the Hollywood.
 For those who have a hobby, re- gardless of what it is, the Hobby Roundup at the Port Authority Commerce Building will be of in terest. The Industrial Arts Ex- hibit with the new Hammond Or gan, capable of producing 25S mil lion tone colors, is of extreme in- terest. This exhibit Is in the forum of the R. c. A. building.
 On the return trip, special train leaves Grand Central Sunday morn- ing at 1885. arriving in Waterbury at 4:04 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

Tomorrow: Nancy Hanks Lincoln,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

By trick of fate N. R. Bellome, the newly crowned city champion, finds himself in play off for the fifth position with William Knowl- ton of Bridgeport. This was brought about by the fact that Westerberg and Nagy of Bridge port after losing a number of games to Waterbury players de- faulted most of their games to the Bridgeport representatives. The rule requires that if he had not played 50 per cent of his games they would withdrew from the final standing. It just so happens that Knowlton and Westerberg had drawn their game and the wipe out of all points for MT Westerberg took the stigma of draw away from Mir Knowlton and left him tied with Bellome for fifth po- sition.
 Creme Features
 Perhaps the biggest surprise of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
RADIO BROADCAST
 FINAL REHEARSAL

'The Hurry Up Bride" a comedy play to be presented at the Water bury Women's club tomorrow night under the auspices of the Recreation league of St Cecilia's parish, promises to be one of the most outstanding entertainments ever presented in this city. Direc- tor Jack Fitzgerald is gratified at the response to his call for all of the talent in the parish to turn out.
 The principals of the cast and chorus will be heard over station WATR in special program to- morrow night between 6:30 and ' o'clock. The radio program will be the final rehearsal of the cast and the voice of Director Fitzgerald will be heard giving final instruc- tions, constructive criticism, etc. Jack Fitzgerald's orchestra will also be heard during this radio feature.
 The principals in the cast will be: Rose Miller, the bride, played by Margaret M. Wagner; the duke, George c. Siffa; Miller the mayor, Al SCnWarIz, MeyeT, tHe may UT 5 secretary, Edward L. Siebert; Mill dred, the maid of honor, Selma Gauthier: Magic, Meyers daughter, May Bernhardt; Harry Selby, Roses choice, Charles A. Woll- schlager. Dancers, Helen, June and Lois Garren.
 Bridesmaids and guests will in clude. Helen Brown, Mary c. Cro- nan, Miriam Gaugler, Anna Kraft, Virginia M. Fox, Johana Gyuricsko, Trudy Cronan, Katherine M. Gaug- Ter. Roseann Gyuricsko, Elizabeth Gerard, Helen M. Lang, Madeline M. Sirak, Roseline Gerard, Eliza beth Prill. Lucy Merkle, Theresa aagney, Gladys Walter, Helen Ri- bar, Dorothy Ann Siebert and Mar tha Drapatin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
MAJ HALLETT { ON FEATURE PROGRAM
Popular Orchestra Attrac= ton at Hamilton Park
 Tonight

Nal Hallett and his great or chestra play the Hamilton park pavilion tonight and what great rectors go, and young men make their boy as baton wielders, show ing great promise, but there are some directors who seem to have an inexhaustibler supply of inspira- tion ntheir makeup and who can present it vividly and movingly. Of these standbys, one of the most beloved is Nal Hallett. For years he has been directing popular numbers and has recorded on discs, vitaphoned and broadcasted. Qualities that commend themselves to professional listeners are re- vealed by Nal Hallett. If there is such a thing as a special gift for leading an orchestra, he has that gift conspicuously.
 Nal Hallett was born in Rox- bury, Mass. His violin studies commenced at an early age with Emanuel Ondricek at the New England Conservatory of Music. Every hotel and theater in the Hub City featured the young vio- linist and his name acquired a prestige that firmly intrenched the position he won, and his playing ha dits perennial admirers, wher- ever violinistic art was appreciat- ed.
 Then Nal Hallett organized his first orchestra, which appeared ct the American House, Boston, un- til he made his New York debut. Few musicians of any time flashed Into public notice with brilliancy which attended his early appear ance in Gotham. He had com manded in Boston exceptional at- tention, but that was eclipsed by his success in New York. During those appearances, the glory of the Hallett technic moved discern ing musicians, music critics and patrons to speak of it in superla' tiVes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
Pope Bestowed Rare
 Title On Msgr. Duggan
Editor of Catholic Transcript Given Signal H0nOrs;
 May Officiate at POntiical Services

office of Pronotary Apostolic had been conferred on Monsignor Dug gan for conspicuous integrity of life" as priest, vicar-general and editor.
 The honor given Monsignor Dug gan has been usually limited to members of the papal households and has only on rare. occasions been bestowed outside of Rome and Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
CENTENNARIAN GAVE
 GLASS OF BEER CREDIT

Belleviile, Ill-(UP)-Mrs Brld- get Mclaughlin, wha attributed her longevity to drinking a glass of beer daily, died here at 102. Before her death Mrs Mclaughlin, who wrote considerable poetry, penned the following lines:
 'I wish you much cheer;
 4 pocket full of money
 And Na cellar full Of beer.'
 An older sister, Mfrs Katherine i<erwick of Cartervllle, fil., who wiIl be se5-yearH old June [. sur. wives. They were survivors 0f c family Of eight children. the youngest Of whom died eIsht years ae0 at i8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

ward calm and courage. One Of her sayings was, "The mothers and wives of brave men must be brave women." The members of her household knew, though, that every day she went off by herself with her Bible to a quiet spot called Meditation Rock.
 At last Cornwallis surrendered in 1781 and the Revolution was won. Ever mindful of his moth er's anxiety for him, Washington sent off a courier at once to bear her the news. As soon as his af- fairs permitted, he followed, ard mother and son met again for the first time in seven years.
 Mary Ball Washington lived to be over eighty, mentally keen and cheerful. She died in 17S9, the year her son was elected first President of the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01

The chess tournament in the southern section of Connecticut to determine which five players in this group would enter the finals has just been completed, and the winner was Austin MacGregor of Bridgeport, closely followed by N. A. Cornell and Alfred Green of Waterbury and Henry Larson of Bridgeport. All three finished in a tie for second place. The stand- ing at the close of the tournament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-01
GREAT MOTHERS.
Mary Ball Washington

of series Of hiewraghes ef Sf chairnan.
   
  Opportuny Mothers An ske
  EaEf42 End street, New York. <
The Washington times., 1935-11-28

gagement. For I like Willie How
ard about as much as any come
dian I know, and I love to watch
Eugene feeding him with jokes.
That is feeding him everything ex-
cept the answers.
It is good news to read that
Loew's, Inc, made $7,597,743 last
year, for know that great big
slice of that profit came from the
efficiently conducted Washington
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
George ArIiss In 'Mr. Hobo Tops
Fine Program At Belasco

"The Hobo" which opened at
Belasco's Theater yesterday, brings
the Incompatible George ArlisS
In one of his most delightful char
acterizations, not his greatest por-
trayal but one of his most charm
ing. Combining the polished art
istry evidenced in House of Roths-
child" with the subtle humor of
THE Millionaire" Mr.. Arliss pre-
sentS as always a finished and
brilliant performance.
Replete with the projections Of
q master artist, ArliSS manages
to make this Knight Of the Open
Road into a lovable and human
gentleman. The story, a special
by Gaumont-British producers, Is
not so important for it is Mr..
Arliss who dominates the scene.
Spike (ArliSS) and fellow hobo
take to the highways of France.
En- route they are befriended by
Madelaine Granville, and when
Spike learns that his benefactor
is about to be sold out by thief
banker, one BarZac, he decides to
take a hand. He succeeds in saw
ing the day in a tried and true
form, which never loses its dra-
matte appeal, then he takes up
his bundle and continues his trek
South. ....
Gene Gerard as his conSpira-
tory in the matter is refreshingiy
competent and Viola Keats does
well as the girl Madelaine, but it
is Frank Cellier, the banker, who
turns in the best acting, and to
be noticed when playing with such
a brilliant star as Mr.. ArliSS is no
mean compliment.
A short feature, Holland" is a
beautiful film. Not only is it in
formative but it is unbelievably
picturesque. Naval maneuverS Of
the leading nations of the world