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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
A Book a Day
Proletarian Novel Can Be Dull, Also
By BRUCE CATION

The ciass.consclous proletarian novel is quite tho thing, these days. and It's cultivation !s bringing iiter- ature into closer scontact with the human realities of everyday life. Tho only trouble is that this Kind of novel can be quite % dull, on oc' casion, as any other kind.
 A sample of what ! am talking about is to Do found in "The Iron Garden" by simon 4iumenfeid.
 Here we nave c painstaking ac- count of the lives of downtrodden Jews !n London's Whitechapel. The story revolves about the unhappy adventures of c young man who works in c tailor'S shop, and who Is 90 close to the bottom of the ladder that even such elemental blessings as c wife, . home, end children are out of his reach.
 Being c spunky led, and smart to boot, he doesn't propose to take 1t lying down; but he discovers, ca he struggles desperately to get 6 bit of happiness for himself, that there isn't one solitary thing he can do about at.
 His effort to lind c way out re suits, ironically, in his contracting on unhappy alliance with Q girl from tho nearest gutter; ln the end, jcbless and miserable, he casl only sit back and pray 9or the Eevo- luton to introduce saneg and hap- pier order to human society.
 All this is told with intelligence; yet the book as c whole is zisonot. onouS. The touch Of genius thst would light up its dFabness is niiss- ing.
 unless yoa aye pretty class con- sciolis to begin w1Ehs the beok mes g!ve you gasss g bess'ng psscre you
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Question Box

e. Tn which motion pictures have the four Marx brothers ap-' peared together9
 A. "The Cocoanuts," "Anisnal Cracks" Monkey Business" "Izorse feathers" and Duck Soup" In their latest production, "A Night At The Opera" Hippo did not appear, having retired rom tho team.
 e. How many countries now belong to the League of Natlonss
 A. Fifty.nine.
 e. What kind of c flower is the Christmas Rose7
 A. It is Q European herb having white or purplish flowers, like single yoses, produced in winter.
 e. What language is spoken in Mexieop
 A. The language of the country is Spanish. About { i-2 million 1n- dians speak their own vernaculars, and many of the Q million of mixed race also speak Indian dialects as well as Spanish.
 c. When and how did Russ 0oiumbo, the screen actor, die?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

A positive declaration that automobile owners who fail to pay local property taxes on them will not be issued new license plates was given out by State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett in Bridgeport last week. Of course there may be number who will escape the ban, but if so, this will be due solely to the laxity of local officials in not reporting the delinquents to Motor Vehicle Com missioner Michael A. Connor. The pres- ent law on this demands automatic suspension of all motorists who have neglected to pay the property tax on their car, unless they are exempt and have filed such exemption claim with the proper city, town or borough official. Closer attention to such fine points of payers pay " have W di adhered [, reiigiously for years, but others comp sely ignored, will In time make 1t possible for the high cost of government to be reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

natural watsrcourse in the nation unless ourbed.
 There is no gainsaylng the fact, of course, that good many states end Q good many cities and towns have recog- nized the need of preventing pollution of waterways. The federal government is also active in this campaign. Thanks to the alertneSS of our own legislators we have made some progress in combating pollution. But we haven't won the fight and we won't until there is some coordin- ation of all effort - federal, state, and local. Senator Lonergan declares there is need of national laws to govern pollu- ton. We're afraid that's the only recourse.
 Connecticut gets double dose of pol lution. Once we have eliminated domeS- tic wastes from our streams and ponds, there will be the even more difficult problem facing us of removing the chem ical and metal wastes that pour into rivers from the many and diversified manufacturing establishments in Con- necticut Again we are fortunate in that experiments are constantly being con- ducted with the view of ultimately pro- viding an economical and positive means of neutralizing factory wastes in natural waterways.
 To facilitate all this work there should have been at some time or another in this emergency work of the federal governments plans made to cause every community in the country that has no modern sewage disposal system to bring 1t up to such point. It would involve huge sums of money, no doubt, but they would be repaid in guaranteed health values all over the nation. They would be repaid in protected supplies of potable water, improved conditions in navigable rivers, etc. The goal is worth the effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

Attends court when her husband is going to read an opinion. QuOtable
 Most eager member of the thronR which crowded the su- preme Court last Monday in anticipation of the Tennessee Valley Authority decision was Representative John ]. McSwain. AS chairman of the military at. fairs committee, the tell South Carolinian was in charge oe the legislation when it passed tho house.
 when the court failed to hand down It's ruling, Mcswain went Co lunch with two friends in the handsome cafeteria in the base- ment of sthe Supreme Court building. They were in tho mid- de ok their lunch when the group noticed Justice Harlan Y. Stone, accompanied by his wife, sit down at the next table.
 McSwain greeted the famed dissenting justice. We were just discussing legal Snatters," he said iocularly. "But I guess we had better stop now."
 sBy no means" remonstrAted stone. eGo right ahead. Dent mind me"
 "StilI, perhaps ! had better not. xou sec. I was quoting you"
 "Oh, | don't care how much you quote me,n laughed Stone. q only wish some others w0ald do eO.~
 Copyright, lo3e, by United
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Don't Want to Be Destroyed

Senator Augustine Lonergan declares that "water pollution will destroy us if we don't destroy t" in a recent state
 ment given out at Washington. He's practically right in making such claim a this. The tragic part Of 1t Is that too many. local and state governments fail Co see the dangers in water pollution. They look upon lt az c necessary evil, ty- stead Of regarding it as an encroaching menace that ultimately will despoil every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
TO.DAYs COMMON ERROR Never say, "They arrived ssse.
 ly"j soy, "arrlved safe"

A. Tge died in c hospital in Hollywood, September 2, 1884, c few hours after he was shot in the head by the accidental dischaSge < of an antique pistol ct the home Of l. Lansing Brown, portrait photcg- rapher. Brown was exhibiting c French dueiing pistol and acci- dontally dropped . lighted match on the cap, causing the pistol to diss charge, end the bullet hit Q mas hogany dresser and Sicocheted, hitting Columbo 3ust above the eye and entering his brain.
 c. How much longer can Hitler continue to exercise full dictatofial legislative power in Germany
 "A. The German Rdichstag pasg- cd the lew abdicating for four years oil ats power in favor of Hitler on March 23, le33. The law expires April 1, 1o37. %
 q. What are, the age require ,ns,,ts .. .,.ss for enlistment in the ?. s' 4. Between 10 and 2b years, iil- elusive.
 e. What is the average yield per acre Of wheat, cats, and corn iia Pennsyivanias
 A. Wheat, 90 bushels; oats, 2oB bushels; and corn, Co bushels.
 c. Name the Governor and Lieut.. Governor of Oklahoma. 4. D. W. Mariand is thee qcv. ernor; James '. Berry is TEieat. Governor. f N l3
 # you want . copy 0E eur book- lot Etiquette for Everybody, write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash- lngton Bureau, 1918 ThiFtenneth Dk Northwest, Washington, D. Q. Ea. close 70 cents for postage and ! handling. s ft3f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

We thought 1t was about time that democratic leaders of the state got around to protesting republicans work ing under democratic commissioners, etc. That will long be sore point in partisan politics such as we have right here in Connecticut. Under republican rules the party governs completely. There Is no room for democrats. Democrats fail to exercise the same completeness of thought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Selected Poem
THE WALLS ALONG THE LANES (Caroline Dale Snedeker in the Christian

Science Monitor) Behind the walls of England So Btony-built and high, The gardens bright of England Go marching hiddenly. And oil the homes of England, . From cottage-thatch to hall, Are hid in absolute reserve Behind their ivied wall And oh the loves of England So Steadfast, Just and true These all within the English wall Are hid from strangers view. But once lot love invite you Within those walls to come It lavish0s upon you The deeps of English "home". Tho rich age.old traditions Still 1t with living fires; And loves all set to music Tn happy parish choirS- All these they bring before you And spend them aa your sight, Til al the loves Of all the world Seem less than these in might.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
In New York
0 lVsa MRA

Miami, Feb. io.--A6iami is reserv. ing its own golden gloves as well as 0 permanent key to the city for James J. Hraddock, the plucky Irlshman who fought his way back from tho home relief rolls to the heavyweight championship of the world.
 The "champs democratic man. ner and perpetual smile have put him In high popular favor here. Over at the Club Pavilion at Q late hour the other night, the madcap Jack White prevailed up. oh Draddock to take Q bow and then led him out to. the dance floor with the command to swing it." And SO the Champ "swung it," aeross the parquet for the benefit of tho customers, and then sat down. He received more ap- plause than the show.
 only once did notice the knuckie king In Q sullen mood and that was sometime near dawn ak the Paddock Grill, where Mis dsmi stay-outs collect. He had been making the rounds of the night spots; and was unaccus. toned to the gaff.
 xn the Picture
 The most industrious toilers in southern Florida are the news pho. tographers. They are kept on the camera trigger constantly during the winter season, because the inc Aux of distinguished visitors never stops. And none is more busy nor better known to the bluebloods themselves than Mike Aekermaii, NEA Services staff photographer at Palm Beach.
 Any afternoon will find him on the broad, beautiful beach seek. Ing notable picture subjects. That's not haFd-zor one who knows theIa by sight better than any cameraEaan at that elegant resort.
 No Free Samples
 Masters of ceremonies, however, have c tougher time with Lou Rolts, the dialect comedian with the ma- lacca cane. No prolonged bursts oi hand. d.clapplng could induce him to step out under tho spotlight for sample act the other night. He 4 here for Q rest and determined tc get it. His headquarters is c pala- tiai place.
 TO drum into the heads of wis. iters how well of they are, tho newsboys steadily yell out bullo. tins about cold snaps in the north.
 Most persons can't Do in Miam for long before they fall victims tt the Curse of the Iron Dragon.
 The Iron Dragons are thosl metal slot machines, legally sane. toned, which spin several varie' ties of stereotyped fruits upon fabricated axis, after c deposit oi c nickel, dime or quarter, ant which shell out returns in excess oi the investment when tho wheo spins around to . tutti-fFuiM ant other tree-growtl combinations.
 That these machines are com mon !n Miami Beach ig to put 1 mildly. They are everywhere They arc, literally and aigurative' fly, c drug on the market, and arl tho most insidious villains mar hes ever invented, wherewith [, seduce his fellows to It's irresisti' bic charms. have just met { supbathing colleague who hal been reduced to his last gcotci and Soda as c result Of c ioni liaison with the quagtor Tiachines The Iron Dragons have becom, obese with tho weight Of 60 muci metal caErenc5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
FEBRUARY 10

RMDaSSmag9 "
 People most likely to be for. tunate today ere those who were born from August 2i through Sep. tember a.
 General Influences of Che Day, Which May Affect Everyone
 More or Less, Arc as FelIowsi
 A snajor influence today tends to bring help to the world through the clergy or churches. Surveyors CT people dealing with water should also Do fortunate. Artistic and social afairs should 60 well.
 Todsys DiEthdste
 4 wonderful sense of humoE should help you through life. You should gain through travel and friendship during yebFuaryI 1o20.
 Danger from accident or fire, and be careful Of your ankles from eep- teimber . through i6, 1o90. Socially favorable, buy clothes from March 6 through 12, 1oS0.
 Deal with clerical duties and papers from March . through Q RssAsEs deslring additional in, formation regarding their hoEe' scopes are Invited Co eonanauml cate with 0etevIne ln care ef thl new ..apeg. EneI0se Q 2 cent stamped Gdgesse6 enyejope.
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Horoscope
By oCTAvYNE

For persons who believe thst human destiny is guided by the planets, tho daily horoscope is outlined by . noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, it outlines information of special interest to persons born on the desIgnated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Daily MNmvsvsvy. C0~ Round Washington s.-~-- = RIFT GROWING BETWEEN
 SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
. ny DREW PEARSON ana ROBERT 6. ALLEN

Washington Feb. 1Os--For some time 1t has been no secret that there Is definite lack of cordality between certain members of the Supreme Court How far that bitterness extends however, is known only to 1ew ute open in their hostility to the liberal wing or the CourV have heen iuskices McReynOlds and Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

"A people can live without butter, but cannot live without cannon" says Herr Hoebbles, Hitler's press agent. That de- bends good deal on which you're used to.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

Shoe. leather and rubber, Elassa. lecturers of France have asked tkl government Co protect them from csechoeiovalEia'a great shes concern
 which is eniaFging its plant iil France
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

How about peace-loving citizens apply ing some sanctions to the belligerents in this political war?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

these test questions9 TuFn to lest psgs for the snsvsrA
 1. What and where is the Ivory 2. 2. where is the natural hsbi- taticn of black swans?
 3. Name tho sixth queen os Henry VIII.
 z. Who was known by tho sobgi. quet, "The Crest Yacificatog2" ~ 6. Who was @iiae Deane7
 (, 0E what country lg tae QiietseI bird the national onablems
 7s Name tho seventh President Of tie United states.
 6 With which President was James yas'ss q sherman shs vics'ssss- .. Who afe the rasssess
 20. 1n what Toletive positions saiculd the engagelnent nnd wedding rings be woEns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

There may not be so many babies in this country, but there will be plenty of baby bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Current G,osuss,ssnss

Other nations tried most Og the New Deal sseasufes before the Nov
 --lEssbsst Hoover. ee The only wAy to handle sieOkcl ig Co destroy ik 6anateE kxoISis @hannas6 Tsxas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Thought for Today

That said he unto them, nation shall rise agaisnt nation, and kingdom against kingdom --SE Luke 3l:l0.
 As long as war is regarded as wicked, it viii always have its Vaccinations. When it is looked upon as vulgar, 1t will cease to Dc popular Oscar Wilde.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Test Yo 2 Knowledge

Cen you smeweE seven eg these test questiens7 Turn to lest psge SoF the snswers.
The Washington times., 1936-10-24

May has some Of the breezy non
chalance of Jack Benny and the
"at ease" manner so many Emcees
strive for, and seldom attain. He
plays a fiddle and burlesque'S ra-
dos type singers when he is not
keeping the Ford frolic running
smoothly.
Phil Lampkin discovered one
member of the Elida ballet was a
virtuoso with the violin, communl-
Gated his news to Gene Ford, and
presto: a violin ballet that is a
treat for the eyes and soothing on
the ears, since it employs sex
tette of string from the orchestra
perched on the organ lift.
The Carr Brothers and Betty in
acrobatic novelty, the Five Elgins
in comedy club and hat swinging,
the Six Skating Marvels in feats
on the rollers. and Ethel Shepard,
a cute songstresS and tap dancer,
complete a good vaudeville bill.
The Movietone shows pictures
of President Roosevelt and Candi-
date Landon enjoying home life.
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withal, believe, will possess, once
the word gets round, a box office
appeal to put it high on the lists
of filmdom.
Miss George, as I have init
mated, was nothing less than
superb in the title role. Airline
Judge and John Howard, as the
two others of the trio with whom
the story is chiefly concerned,
play convincingly and with SYM
pathetic understanding their re-
spective parts.
Dorothy Croker on Stage
On the stage Dorothy Croker,
a gorgeous and graceful dancer,
appears in two novel and intricate
numbers, one of which, to say the
very least, is somewhat difficult.
Assisting in her act is a trio Of
three very gorgeous looking young
women contributing some routines
done in the most modern manner.
Lazy Dan, of radio fame, ap-
pears in blackface to do his num-
bers consisting of many parts all
of which he does himself. 1t is
a we'll done turn, full of quiet
comedy. To top off his act, more.
over, Lazy Dan lets loose in a full
and glorious voice on two popular
The Washington times., 1936-10-24
Harlem Show
At Howard

Headed by Glenn and jenkins,
two of the pioneer blackface come
dians, Harlem Show Boat"
opened a weeks stand at the
Howard Theater yesterday.
Glenn and Jenkins hold the fea-
tured spot in the show and re-
ceive a big hand from the audience
for some clever antics. The boys,
oldtimers now. still have the wit
and humor which made them the
tops in the early footlight days.
Baron Lee. veteran maestro and
monocle king, shares the spot
light with the comedians. He and
his band offer some hot jazz and
swing music right from Harlem.
For the fist time this season,
the chorus comes in for spot and
receives a big hand. Two or three
times the girls get off some fast
and clever stepping, supported by
Terry and Jimmie, tap dance
artists. Others in the revue in
clude Ada Brown, veteran blues
crooner, and Hall Robinson, har-
monica wizard.
The. screen attraction this week
is the China Clipper" featuring
Pat O'Brien. w. R.
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ArIiss in East Meets West
At the Metropolitan

>annexes a cool million on both
counts, thus insuring safety for
his small country as we'll as some
much needed revenue.
Mr.. Arliss, master Of all Of the
finer attributes of the profession,
portrays this role as no other
living player could, making it the
focal point, about which the
other players revolve. Ronald
Ward, as Carter, deserves especial
mention for chalking up bit of
acting which should certainly
bring him to the attention of
Hollywood. A family quarrel be-
tween Carter and his wife, Mar
guerite Gucie Mannheim, is so
we'll enacted as to be notable.
Godfrey Tearle, Romeny Brent
and number of others not well
known to American audiences
complete the roster.
Paramount and Universal News,
short dance and musical nov
city, featuring Phil Spitalny and
his all-girl orchestra, and a COL
ored animated cartoon wind up
the program. H. K.
The Washington times., 1936-10-24
Adverse" For
Suburbdns

Anthony Adverse" Warner
Bros. production of the HerVey
Allen novel, will be presented in
extended runs at Warmers Avalon,
Central, Colony, Home and York
Theaters.
The film will open Sunday, Oc-
tober Is, at the Avalon, Connecti-
cut Avenue and Mckinley Streets;
the Colony, Georgia Avenue and
Farragut Streets, and the Home
Theater, 1880 c st. N. E., con-
tinuing at each one through
Wednesday.
On Tuesday, October q, the
Central, 425 Ninth st. N. w. will
begin a four-day showing of "Ad-
verse" and the York, Georgia Ave-
nue. and Quebec Place Northwest,
will present the picture from No
vember l through November 4.
The Washington times., 1936-10-24
Lody'
Is COMING

Jean Harlow, William Powell,
Myrna 10y and Spencer Tracy,
four of Metro-G oldwyn- Mayors
and moviedom's most popular
stars, are all starred in "Libeled
Lady," a rousing, laugh-filled story
of cross-temperaments, which will
be the attraction that will follow
THE Big Broadcast of 1887" at
LoeW'S Palace Theater.
Here is a noted star assemblage
and, for that reason, in addition
to the many enjoyable ingredients
offered by this film, it is consid-
cred one of the most widely
awaited of the new movie season.
Jean Harlow plays a role that
parallels her Red Dust" charac-
terization. Powell is a famous
Beau Brummell reporter, Miss 10y
is the famous daughter of the
richest man in the world, and
Tracy is the harassed managing
editor of newspaper, who is more
in love with work than with his
sweetheart.
From all indications and reports,
"Libeled Lady" promises to emerge
as one of the years most enjoy
able films. Walter Connolly, Char
ley Grapewin, Cora Witherspoon,
E. E. Clice, and many others are
in the supporting cast.
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GIG, the gangster's son, (played
by Mickey Rooney, an East Side
tough who is proud over the fact
that it took four joltS of electricity
to kill his "Old Man" More
power than required to run a
trolley.
BUCK, pal of Gig and captain
of the football team. played by
Jackie "copper" A young hood
lum who steals fruits and auto
tires, who feels the gangster'S
never Squeal" code is the way to
show strength of character.
LIMEY, a polite little English
lad played by Freddy Bartholo-
new. whose divorced parents
divide his custody six months a
year and who is thus thrust right
into the middle of New York
tenement house environment.
Takes Up Heroes
The soft hammered little Limey
Immediately takes up Buck and
Gig as his heroes. To be acknowl-
edged as one of their gang is his
highest aim in life. So he helps
them in their petty thievery, is ad-
mitted to their hide-out, and even
The Washington times., 1936-10-24
Taylor Is Star
At Columbia

Just why is it that Actor Rob-
ert Taylor's screen destiny is
doomed to follow the medical pro-
fesSion? We've watched him re-
lieve the sufferings of so many
of the cinematic favorites that a
real medico wouldn't seem anthem
tic in a crisis. And why is it that
Director w. S. Van Dyke can take
the most banal piece of lurid SEN
timentality and with his own
stream-lined, high-pressured, magic
turn out something alive and vi
brating with interest?
In Bold COlOrS
His Brothers Wife" has been
painted in big bold splashy pri-
mary colorS with the standings and
washes done in mixed harmonieS.
We start out with the old dyed
in the wool formula of the
younger brother coming home
with a pickup. This leads up to
the great remuneration moment
when the pickup is left behind as
a hostage to duty and the finer
things.
Naturally our heroine hasn't
been idle. In fact she does right
we'll (for a woman, she marrieS
the hero's brother. Away off in
a tick-infested swamp the poor
renowned brother, all wrapped
up in earnestneSs of purpose, tries
to forget this woman in his past.
But can he?
Other Sub Plots
Just what hurried trip home
plus an immediate return to the
sWamps brings about should in
duce you to rush down to the
Columbia and see for yourselves.
There are other sub plots strung
through this garish offering and
structurally they hinder rather
than help. Van Dykes spirited
direction, coupled with the truly
fine performances of Jean Hersh-
oft and Samuel Kinds save the
day, Robert Taylor and Barbara
Stanwyck go through their love
making with routine familiarity.
In other parts, Joseph Calleia and
John Eldredge impart just what
is expected of them and at times
a bit more.
Added attractions consist Of a
Hearst News, A Bull Frog and
Gags and Gals.
D. M.