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The Washington times., 1935-12-28
For Juveniles
And Adults

Bass Publishers have an anus
ing contribution for children in
a juvenile edition of THE Merry
Gentlemen of Japan" which
comes from the Gilbert and Sui
hvan Opera, The Mikado."
The narrative has been nicely
ironed out to suit the tastes of
any young reader from the ages
of 10 to 16 and there are delight
full illustrations depicting the
familiar characters as animated
marionettes.
Seven chapters replete with
comic lyrics make a pleasant d.
visions of the tale for parents
who like to read aloud. for adults
will probably enjoy this lively YER
SionS as much as the young folks.
1.-THE Merry Children Of Japan"
a children's story by H. w. Reiter
and Shepard Chartoc. Bass Pub
fishers.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
SWashbuckIn6
Romance

Marcel Armand" a romance Of
Louisiana, is an historical love
story of the swashbuckling order.
The time is back in 1912. prior
to the Battle Of New Orleans,
when peace still prevailed along
the bayou.
The hero, who takes the title
role, is a pirate with a price on
his head. This, however, fails to
restrain his movements and we
see him forgetting affairs Of state
in pursuit Of a bewitching crea-
ture done up in plumeS and laces.
According to the pattern of ro-
mantle fiction she has another
Suitor, and by an unhappy coinci-
dence, this rival divides his atten-
tions between the heroine and the
hero'S sister.
Such infidelity leads to a set
Of amazing complications coupled
with Armand'S troubles as one of
the better-known buccan eerS
around New Orleans.
For a time he fails to prosper,
both in his wooing, and as ennis
sary from the buccaneers to the
governor, who is preparing New
Orleans against q British attack.
Things look pretty black when
the lady of his choice marrieS the
man who wronged his sister, and
even worse when the same lady
is accused of numbering her huS-
band. But, be assured, there's a
tender reunion for Armand and
his love, and the sun shines again
on New Orleans.
("Marcel Armand" a love story
Of 1872, by Sallie Lee Bell. Pub
lished by Page.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

THIS is the tenth and last
Il Of a series of articles in
which Carl L. BemiS, music
editor of The Washington
Times, traced the develop
ment of the superb symphony
orchestra as we know 1t to-
day.
Previous articles were de-
voted to the strings, wood
winds and braSses and per-
cuSSion instruments, includ-
ing the drums, tympani, tri-
angle, cymbals, piano, organ,
xylophone, chimes and CLOCK
enspiel.
This series has been &C
claimed as being Of ineStima-
BILE value to music lovers,
both those already cOndi-
toned to an appreciation Of
symphonic music and those
who wish to be.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

authority in Interpretation until
he himself has spent a number of
years in playing in a symphony
orchestra.
One is not born with the ability
to give an inspired Interpretation.
No musical artist can be at his
best until the vicisSitudeS of life,
which time alone can give, have
given him a breadth of feeling
which youth can never express.
Technical Side
The page of a conductors score
shown at right gives some idea OF
what the conductor must see and
interpret at a glance. Each sue
ceSSive group of musical slaves in
dicateS to the conductor what is
expected of each section Of the or.
cheStra.
The sample page shown is the
opening of the final movement of
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The
music indicates that every instru-
ment in the orchestra plays these
opening five measures.
Reading from top to bottom, the
instruments indicated are as fol-
lows: Piccolo, flute, oboe, clarinet,
basSoon, contrabaSsoon, French
horn, trumpet, trombone, tym-
pani, first violin, second violin,
viola, violoncello and contra bass.
Taking the Fifth Symphony as
an example of the heights of this
most elaborate orm, we shall con-
slider the mood of each movement
and how DR.. Hans Kinder, direc-
tor of the National Symphony Or
cheStra, indicates the opening Of
them.
A symphony is usually made up
Of four movements, each Of which
is dramatically independent but
the first and last generally similar.
The first movement is usually
quick and vigorous, the allegro;
the second smooth and slow, the
andante or adagio; the third is
brisk and gay, the Scherzo; the
fourth is usually brilliant in style.
Fifth Symphony
In the first movement of the
Fifth Symphony, Beethoven ex,
pressed the opening phrases Thus
Fate knocks at the door" In the
first picture DR.. Kinder holds the
baton aloft on the hold over the
fourth tone of the full orchestra.
The second movement opens
with a lovely melody by the viola
and violoncello in soft voice.
The second picture shows DR..
Kinder signalling these instru.
mentS for the piano or soft open
ing phrase.
The third movement opens with
a mysterious and ominouS utter.
ance by the violoncello and bass.
Note the facial expression of DR..
Kinder in the third picture.
The fourth movement is a JOY
full and brilliant outburst by the
whole orchestra as will be seen by
a glance at the score. DR.. Kinder,
with a happier facial expression,
is giving the signal for the full or
cheStra in the fourth picture.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
The Best
Sellers
FICTION

FICTION
'WOOllcott Reader" by
Alexander WoOllcott, editor,
Viking.
Europa" by Robert Brif.
fault, Scribner.
Edna His Wife," by Mar
garet Ayers Barnes, Hough-
ton.
'Valiant Is the World for
Carrie" by Barry Benefited,
ReynaI.
"SiIas Crockett" by Mary
Ellen Chase, Macmillan.
"1t Can't Happen Here"
by Sinclair Lewis, Doubleday.
NONFTCTION
North to the Orient" by
Anne Morrow Lindbergh,
HarcOurt.
"Life With Father" by
Clarence Day, KnOpf.
"Seven Pillars of Wisdom"
by I. E. Lawrence, Double.
day.
81 Write as I Please" by
Walter Duranty, Simon.
with Napoleon in Russia, "
by General de Coulaincourt,
Morrow.
Man the Unknown" BY
Alexis Carrell, Harper.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

VIZ" uAGAA y OIL ud1 4O'
Representing some of the best
work done in the National
Capital, the paintings on exhibi-
ton are almost all good.
They demonstrate the trend in
modern paintings, and for the
most part, represent all the var.
ious modes Of expression in
mdern art.
The oils are particularly in
teresting. They demonstrate not
only the modern style of portrait
and landscape painting, but in
some instances hark back to the
days that produced the great
masters.
Elizabeth Sawtelle and Lewis
P. Clephane, for instance. by the
use of their colors, are reminis-
cent of the great era in paint
ing. Both these artists use rich.
mellow colors that are more rep
resentative Of the Middle Ages
than the stark, brilliant colors Of
the young modernS.
York River" by Elizabeth Saw
telle is a lovely thing in deep rich
colors, while Mr.. Clephane'S
"Valendam Harbor" is one of the
most beautiful paintings in the
entire exhibition.
There are several portraits in
oils in the exhibition that deserve
considerable praise. Henry Salem
Bubbells Bed Time Story" for
instance, is a beautiful study of
childhood.
There is Duane Crawford'S "Por-
trait" painting Of a young boy
The Washington times., 1935-12-28

Right in the beginning it can
be truthfully said that Mari San
doz' biography of her father "Old
Jules" is not guilty. 1t is one of
the frankest and cleareSt pictures
of a character and the time in
which he lived that has been yet
penned. It won the $4,000 At
lantic prize for 1885 non-fiction.
Four Wives
On the other hand it is not ir-
reverent, vindictive or unduly
sensational. 1t can best be prop
erly weighed in a paragraph from
the publisher on the outside
cover:
"Old Jules had four wives: One
was a Slattern; the next was
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Musical
EUenES

MONDAY
Army Band, Band Auditor
ium, War College, 6 p. m.
TUESDAY
Marine Band, Patr iOtic
Shut-InS Dream Hour, Ma
rine Barracks, II a. m.
Soldiers Home Band Or
chestra, Stanley Hall, $50
p. M
WEDNESDAY
Army Band, War College,
1880 a. m.
THURSDAY
Soldiers Home Band Or
CheStra, $3.50 p. m.
FRIDAY
Marine Band, Marine Bar
racks, IL a. m.
Army Band, War College,
4:15 p. m.
SATURDAY
Soldiers Home Band Or.
chestra, $3.50 p. m.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
To Leader and Listeners
Complex Group Is One
Great Instrument
BY CARL L. DENIES

The conductor of modern symphony orchestra in effect
plays the expressive powerful and greatest of musical
instruments Though the symphony orchestra is made up
all recognized instruments still great instrument
the listener we'll from the standpoint of the conductor
The orchestra speaks not large number of individual in
grumen but rather with voice which is the result of the
blending of the tonal color of these instruments.
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
old Jules Paints Frank
Portrait of Pioneer

Rarely does biography written by member of the fami
strain present deliberate unvarnshed of its subject
Critics of this form of literary accomplishment
to attack them all with tongue in cheek and wachful eye
for the saccharn phrase and the glossy description to be
left handedly labelled Slightly colored
The Washington times., 1935-12-28
Exhibition at Arts Club
Unusually Interesting

The holiday season this ushred in at the Arts Club
with exhibition of the best work of its members.
Oils water coors and etchng representing the work Of
of the most outstanding members of the club exhibition
at the clubhouse 2017 st. w. where they will remain
Evening star., 1935-01-03
SCHOOL HEADS GLAD
DR.. BALLOU TO STAY
Board Members Express Gratifca.
tion at Refusal of Presidency
of St. Lawrence U.

A formal expression of qualification
by members of the Board of Educa-
tion at the decision of DIR. Frank w.
Ballou to remain as superintendent
of District public schools was pre-
sented at the special meeting of the
board yesterday. called to consider
teacher ratings.
DR.. Ballou recently announced he
had withdrawn his name from con-
Sideration for the presidency of st.
Lawrence University, Canton, N. Y.
The letter to DR.. Ballou stated:
THE members of the Board of
Education desire to express to you
their qualification at your decision
in declining the proposed offer of the
st. Lawrence University of the presi-
dency Of that institution. They
realize that decision of such char
acter, involving, as it did, your future
career, was a matter too personal to
yourself to justify any expression from
them which might have Influenced
your choice.
Now that your decision is made
and they feel free to express them
selves, 1t is their wish that you know
of their qualification and the pleasure
it affords them that the public school
system Of the District of Columbia
will continue to be the beneficiary of
your ability, training and wide ex-
perience."
Evening star., 1935-01-03
MARKHAM ASKS
FUND FOR RIVERS
Army Engineers Chief Rec
ommends $155, 900, 900
for Program.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Appropriation of s155,000,000 for
rivers and harbors improvements in
the coming fiscal year was suggested
today to Secretary Dern by Maj. Gen.
E. M. Markham, chief of Army engi-
neerS.
He said a survey by the Engineer
Corps had disclosed $93,816,61O could
usefully be expended on projects
authorized by the Federal Emergency
Administration of public works; SAT-
164,1l5 on maintenance and improve
ment of projects authorized by Con-
gress, and S29, ,906, ,768 for food con-
troll work. Almost half of the total
would be expended on development Of
inland waterways, designed to furnish
cheaper water transportation for the
interior.
OF this proposed expenditure Of
S17O 1887, ,493, more than S14,OOO, 900
already appropriated remains unex-
pended. so, roughly, $l55, 100000 in
new funds would be required.
Gen. Markham reported that, dur
ing the last fiscal year, S153.149, 1893
was expended on rivers and harborS
work on 344 projects, which, he said,
was responsible for excellent progress
on inland waterways development, es-
pecially the extension of the upper
Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers.
A material contribution was made
to relief of unemployment through
average employment of 10000 men
a week, he said.
Preliminary surveys were made on
81 projects and SO reviews made of
previously reported projects. Com
prehensive surveys of II more rivers,
bringing the total ITO 173. were COM
pleted during the year.
Evening star., 1935-01-03
HABEAS CORPUS WRIT
CITES JURY'S DECISION
Man Held in Connection With
Fatal Shootings Asks for
Release,

Thomas F. Tobin, who has been
held in the District Jail since Septem-
ber IS in connection with the fatal
shooting of Sam Melnicov and Bryant
Mcmahon, yesterday sought his re-
lease through a writ of habeas corpus
filed in District Supreme Court.
Through Attorney John j. Sirica
the prisoner says he was held for grand
jury action by the coroner's jury. The
grand jury then investigated the case
and indicted four men as witnesses,
but states the identity of the actual
slayer was unknown. In view of this
action, he contends, no reason now
exists for holding him. Hearing on
the application was set for Friday.
Evening star., 1935-01-03
815 in Italian Assembly.

Italy has 815 representatives for the
first assembly Of the % guilds or cor
porations which will control and de-
Velop the entire labors of the people,
whether working with hand or brain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
CITY WITNESSES
 QUIET WEEKEND

Despite heavy traffic Saturday and Sunday, Waterbury went through the weekend without a single person having been injured in an auto accident. It was the first injury-free week end in several months.
 In one of only two minor colli- sions which took place. a police motor patrol car was slightly dam aged last night at West Main and Riverside streets. Operated by Motor Patrolman Thomas Bedding, the car was struck by a vehicle op- erated by Gabriel Godio of Oak vile. Godio assumed the responsi- bility for the accident and agreed to pay for damage done to the po- lice car.
 At South Main street and Pearl Lake road, cars operated by Mich ael Kovalo of 232 Hill street and Nimcis Grovacchino of Ansonia were involved in a minor collision. Damage was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
FAMILY POISON
 CASE UNSOLVED

New York, May 13 - (UP) - Science added fresh clews to the mysterious poisoning of five mem- bers of one family today by de- termining the exact amount of q deadly chemical found in two of the victims bodies. The state con- sidered the discovery significant m view of the fact that the father, bookkeeper for a chemical con- cern, Is accused of the murders. District Attorney William Y. x. Geoghan said the new evidence showed the poison had been ad- ministered deliberately and by one familiar with it's lethal qualities.
 Alexander Gross, the $20 a week clerk held on a murder charge, continued to deny all knowledge of what caused the death of his wife and four children. The only Gross child surviving, Frank, was i'll but reported in improved condition to- day. Mrs. Olga Bein, mother-in- law of Gross. also was gaining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13

the state have been made from the actual objects or from authentic photographs. Printed legends ex- plain each Of the drawings.
 The maps are suitable for color ing and. decorative purposes and have also been recommended by Professor Clyde M. Hill of the Yale university department of educa- tion as' valuable material to be used in the teaching of thei history of the state. Professor Hill writes: "The possibilities for classroom use of such splendid graphic. material as these maps represent are almost unlimited. Artistically an asset to any school room their chief utility would seem to lie in the field of social studies"
 The maps illustrate Indian le- gends and life, outstanding event in Colonial and revolutionary his- tory, the early modes of trans. portation and communications, the beginnings of the principal indus tries and educational institutions, as well as the many beautiful churches, town meeting houses and residences built in the early days of Connecticut's history.
 Drawings depicting the early in dustries of Waterbury appear on the may. The first brass mill in America, built in 1S45; the wooden clock industry started by James Harrison as early as 1790; and the manufacture of silver sleeve and vest buttons and shoe buckles by John Hopkins before the revolu- Ttion are all listed on the may of New Haven county.
 The maps are on sale either in sets or singly at the office of the Connecticut ! League of Women Voters, 130 Washington St., Hart ford. Orders for colored maps will also be taken through the state off, flee. Maps may also be secured through Mrs Welles Standish, West Hartford. Mrs w. w. Pinkerton, Mystic, Mrs E. H. Sturtevant, New Haven, Mrs William Valentine, Pomfret Center, Mrs Thomas Gra- ham, South Coventry, Miss Edna Schoyer, Ridgefield, Mrs A. M. Fechheimer, South Norwalk and Mrs Dwight Ellis, Darien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
Straw Hat Season Opens Wednesday

With only two days to go, Waterbury's males today awaited Wednesday as the day when they can frot forth their summer straws and pananias. Custom has decreed May 18th as the day when the battered felts of the fall and winter can go back into closets, ready for, emergency use on rainy days, while the straw come out i'm all their glory.
 One or two brave souls have already been seen wearing their straws, thereby Haunting custom but bringing comfort. During these last few years, since white shoes have sprung into popularity with men, the May 18th date has become the occasion also, among Wat erbury's more conservative members of the masculine gender, for first wearing the summer fOotgcar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
ELKS INITIATION
 THURSDAY NIGHT
Committees to Be Named After Installation; Lun-
 cheOn to End Session

Another large class of candidates will be initiated into the Water bury lodge of Elks during cere. monies in the lodge rooms Thurs day night. Exalted Ruler Frank H. Bailey and his stan of officers will be in charge of the ceremon- ies. An appetizing buffet luncheon will be served at the conclusion of the meeting.
 The officers recently elected at the annual meeting will be install- ed into office on June 9th. A spc- cial program is being arranged for the event and further plans on the arrangements will be announced later@One new officer. John Ben nett. will be inducted into office as the new treasurer. John E. Bull ger will become the new exalted ruler and will name his commit tees and assisting officers after his installation.
 A committee consisting of James 'E. Neagle. William Wor- denworth Cunningham and James Calvin has been appointed by Ex- aIted Ruler Bailey to arrange for the arrival of the Goodwill tour of the Elks on their way to the na- tional convention of Elks this summer. The visiting Elks will arrive here around May 27th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
D. A. Y. ARRANCES
 ATTRACTIVE EVENT.
Entertainment to Feature Gathering of Card Play-
 CTS Wednesday Night

All arrangements for the huge Disabled Veterans card party at Knights of Pythias hall at II East Main street on Wednesday even ing have been completed it is anti cipated that several hundred per sons will be present at the popular event. In addition to the card play ing there will be plenty of enter tainment and dancing. Patrick Shanahan, better known as Paddy, popular Irish orchestra director will handle the musical part of the program and for this reason enough has been mentioned about the band.
 Shanahan,s orchestra will be heard over station WATR to-mor- row night in fifteen minute pro- gram beginning at 7:30 o'clock and all of the city will have the oppor- tunity to hear this excellent group of players. The band will feature Eddie Bowling as soloist. MT Dow ling is a member of the Waterbury Chapter No g, of the D. A. V. or ganization.
 The proceeds of the card party and entertainment will be turned over to the D. A. V. fund and be- cause the finances are so greatly needed at this time there is no doubt but what all of the card players in the city will respond to SO worthy cause. The many "45" teams are especially extended an invitation to be present as well as bridge, whist and pirochle entnu- siasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13

Lakewood park in the north end, fast becoming the city's most attractive amusement center, will be officially opened for the season on Decoration day, May 3Oth, it was an- nounced to-day by Parks Supt Irving w. Harrisong Many new improvements have been add ed to the recreation center so that pleasant sui prises will greet the patrons upon their visits this year.
 William J. Derwin, assistant supervisor of recreation an- nounced to-day also that the beautiful Roseland ballroom will be officially opened for the summer with a dance and entertainment on the evening of Decoration day. He said the ballroom has been reno- vated and several innovations added to keep it established as among the outstanding sites of the state.
 Workmen are now engaged in constructing a new large diving float. It will have four diving boards ranging in height from four feet to 20 feet. Six ladders are be- ing built around the float to permit the swimmers to gain easy access to the spacious float. The other large raft, lsed for sun-tan purposes is fiso being repaired and sev- eral ladders are being added. The beach will be open to swimmers on the day the park is opened. Men working un- der the Mutual Aid sy 5tem have been at work in the park uring the winter and several Eew, ne-bordered paths have been laid out beneath the shady sections of the park to make attractive walks. All of the other amusements at the park will be open on Decora-
 tion day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
HANSON JURY IS
 IN DEADLOCK

San Jose, Cal, May 13-(UP)- After more than two days of fruit less balloting, seven men and five women deliberating the fate of David A. I.amson. alleged wife slayer. appeared hopelessly dead locked today. Courtroom observers believed there was little hope of a verdict and expected dismissal 3r the jury by Superior Judge R. K. Syer. The jury retired last night at s:5O p. m., the earliest hour it had concluded deliberations since rec ceiving the case at 6:3O p. m. Friday.
 Five men reportedly were hold ing out for Laimson's acquittal on oh .rges he bludgeoned Allene Thorpe Lamson to death with a length of pipe on Memorial day' 1883. The current trial was order cd byS the state supreme court after Lamson had spent nearly a year in San ouentin's death row.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
|BAUBA FINED ON COUNTS HERE
OvercrOwding Front Seat and Reckless Driving
 Costs Operator $35

Four persons riding in the front seat of delivery truck constitutes overcrowding, ruled Judge John F. McGrath in city court today, as he imposed a fine of $25 and costs on Andrew Baube, 16, Bethlehem. Charged also with reckless driving after having been arrested when his truck struck a passenger car on Bank street, near Plume and Atwood's. April 18th, Bauba was fined $10 on that count.
 The fines were imposed after 2. lengthy city court hearing, after which it was announced that. an appeal from the fines would be taken to the court of common pleas. Bond was fixed at $100.
 Charged with illegal use of mark CTS, Joseph Francis, 35, of Marion, was. given continuance till the 18th. He was arrested by Detective Sergt Henry Johnson Saturday after state motor vehicle inspectors had com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-13
AID ASSOCIATION
 SPONSORING SALE
Officers, Directors to As- sist in Popular Runl-
 mage Event

Under the auspices of the St Mary's Hospital Aid association a rummage sale will be held Thurs day and Friday at 77 East Main street. Mrs Joseph McGinnis, of 57 Plaza avenue, president of the association heads an arrangements committee composed of other off cers and directors.
 The store will also be open for business Wednesday night, while articles may be left there during the afternoon. The sale is conduct ed twice yearly with proceeds de- voted to the hospital. Donators may also call any officer of the association and arrangements will be made to collect articles.