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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
By J. P. b.

The tendency on the Continent ever since the war has been to charge as much for foreign letters as the Berne convention, allows, and sometimes a little more. The Berne agreement, for example, al- lows charge of 30 centimes gold for 2 letter of twenty grams, less than three quarters of an ounce, and practically all the European countries have steadily advanced their rates to that parity as their currencies weakened. Thus France since, 1928, has charged I franc 50 for a foreign letter, and Italy lira 25, both amounts being rough ly equal to 10 cents in present day American money. The United States, like England, has not only maintained the old rate of 5 cents, but allows full ounce in weight.
 Belgium, when 1t devalued its franc last year, promptly raised postage rates correspondingly, and it is to be expected that France, Italy, Switzerland, Holland and others will follow the example. If so; foreign letters will cost 2 francs in France instead of 1F.50, and postal cards will cost 1F.20-about six cents-instead of 90 centimes. c '5
 One of the most startling an- nouncements ever to have issued forth from the mouth of a phila- telist of the old school was given recently by William L. 6lattefy of Washington, D. O., Comptroller of the post office department and a man who has been interested in stamps since he was but ten years age. Mir. Slattery told a group at the Philatelic Society meeting that it would probably not be long (probably not next year, however,) before postage stamps would be used only by those peo- pie who use the mails infrequent- ly. He predicted that business houses in general would eventual ly resort to machine cancella- tions.
 "There is one aspect of stamp collecting" MT. Slattery pointed out, which have learned through my connection with the postal service and one which may have a marked effect on the fu- ture of our hobby. That is the growing use of machine cancella- tions by the employment of met cred mail. This does away with postage altogether, and I am sure you will be surprised to know the extent of its growth.
 "In 1922 postage stamps were S7 per cent of the postal income and machine cancellations were but .O3 per cent. By l935, thirteen years later. stamps had been re- duced to 75 per cent of the total and machine cancellations had increased to 15-per cent. Stated in another way. the income from stamps in 1922 was $422, ,O00, 900 and from machine cancellations $l6,000, 900. But in 1885 stamps amounted to sara. 100000 and machine cancellations to $s6,0oo.- 900. a
 "So far as I know. the postal income from machine mailings was the only item that did not show 6 decrease during the de- pression. think this gives us all something Go think about in the future of stamp collecting be- cause it is cutie new"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
STRAND

Performances this evening con- clude the engagement of Stage Struck" and "The Case of the Vel- vet Claws" current attractions at Warner Brothers Strand theater.
 -'o:-> rrow the Strand proudly presents 'The Great Ziegfeld" with William Powell, Myrna Loy, Louise Rainer, Frank Morgan, Fanny Brice, Virginia Bruce, Reginald Owen, Ray Bolger and a host of other stars.
 Elaborate, magnificent and gorge- ous this is the most spectacular film to come out of Hollywood since O.. B. DeMille.
 Unlike the DeMille spectacles, h ..-ever, 1t concentrates studiously upon son. dance and amusement. Filled with fun, melody and loveli- ness, 1t is three hours of sheer en- tertainlnent and amusement for the film-goer who delights in musical comedy fun.
 Closely related to the Mighty Barnum, the film describes the life of his logical successor, who made prettiness important in world in which girls fashionably wore veils. Mir. Ziegfeld is played by William Powell who performs with his usual engaging charm and zeal, and with deep respect for the man whom he is irnpersonating. His supports are, principally, Louise Rainer and Myrna Loy who are gorgeous and glamorous as usual.
 The story describes the rise of a visionary young snowman who had big ideas and executed them with splendor. Naturally, the film neglects no. step in this process and presents spectacle after spectacle with great imaginative conception.
 Girls after girls after girls troop through intricate production num- bers which a-c dazzling, provoca- tive and stimulating to travelling salesmer1.
 We see here a young dreamer who wants to do something good flor the American theater" and who goes to LonG.:a to get Anna Held to help with her dangerous eyes and her shrewd disposition. Miss Held helps plenty and ultimately we see the czar of show girls enthroned with magnificent opulence. 7. ].
 The picture is indeed big, splenv did, lavish. extravagant, expensive. It's tuneful, gay, tender and blythe. Fans who. like musical films will in- questionably. proclaim 1t "tops."
 The management has arranged a great, surrounding show to accom-. pany it. Thursday next brings The General Died at Dawn" and Yours For the Asking" ,a & ]
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
POLICY
 REMAINS SAME
No Changes in Manage ment Planned By New
 Owner, Clyde Jennings

"The Hotel Elton will continue operations under the same condi- tionS as have prevailed for the past several years" declared Clyde M. Jennings, its new owner, when questioned about plans for the fu- ture. T have no definite plans for any drastic changes, only a few ideas for improvement. which will be put into effect, without much disturbing the present circum- stances" he continued.
 He stated that it was his hope to have the Elton become the center of activities about the city, even more than it is at present.
 Sale Approved
 Permission for the sale of the hotel was granted its receiver, At torney William M. Gager in su- perior court yesterday by Judge F. B. O'Sullivan. It was not known until yesterday that MT. Jennings was the potential buyer, who had been mentioned in the receivers petition for permission to sell. The cash price paid by MT. Jennings for the hotel was $10,152.52, but when all encumbrances are computed, the actual price will be slightly more than $430,000.
 MT. Jennings is a graduate of the Cornell University of Hotel Man agement, and since his graduation has pursued occupation in the hotel business. He is a member of the Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, having served with the marine corps during the World War.
 Opened in 1904
 The Elton hotel first opened in 1904, with Almon c. Judd as first manager. Under his direction 1t be- came one of the centers of the city's social life, and scene of hun dreds of balls, dances, socialS, din- ners and conventions.
 At present it is one of New Eng lands best known hotels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
OFFICERS PLAN
 GROUP SCHOOLS
Col. William Roberts to Inc struct Class Here
 October z2

Group school, for members of the Waterbury Chapter, Reserve On- cers' Association, will be held in the post ofHce building, October 22, at 8 o'clock.
 A memorandum issued by Major Leslie T. Lathrop announces that Lieut.. Colonel William l.. Roberts, Infantry, will be instructor for the evening. Most members of the 76th Division have met Colonel Roberts on previous occasions when he has been instructor at group schools.
 Colonel Roberts is now command ing Oflcer of the Third Battalion, 66th Infantry (Light Tanks), at Fort DevenS, Mass. He was the first adjutant general of the 76th Divi- sion and established the Organized Reserve Ofiicers at New Haven. where he remained on duty until detailed to the advanced course at the Infantry School, Fort Benning. Ga, from which he was graduated in 1925. He is on the general staff corps eligible list, and Q graduatS of the Command and General Staff School, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
 He was instructor at the Fort Meade, Md, Tank School and at the Infantry School, Fort Benning- ton. All officers of Waterbury and vicinity are requested to attend and to wear the uniform if convenient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
MENDELSSOHNS IN
 BENEFIT CONCERT

An appreciative audience num- bering about 250 persons last night heard a concert by the Mendelssohn Male Chorus in Davenport hall. c. Loring Burwell directed. Featured on the program was the Spiritual Singers quartette, group of four colored members of the chorus. Two groups of Negro spirituals were rendered by them. Waldo s. Newbury was at the organ and won considerable applause for his rendition of 'The Indian Love Call"
 Profits from the concert will go towards defraying expenses of the chorus tomorrow when it travels to Wenham, Mass, to hear Rev. Frederick Vaill, formerly of this city, deliver his first sermon as an ordained minister. Rev. MT. Vaill is the son of Mrs. Charles R. Vaill of 61 Elmwood avenue, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
---- Behind l6e Scenes in iie Campaign -- LandOn'S s Improvement
 As Orator Brings New
 Cheer To His Backers
BY RODNEY BUTCHER Waterbury Democrat Washington Corrcspondent

Chicago, Oct. 1T.-Nothing has given Gov. Alf Landon's lieutenants more pleasure than their candidates marked improvement in platform presence, in radio delivery, and in the belligerent nature of his speeches.
 His Chicago address on the budget found him in the best oratorical form he has shown to date. And even some of Airs bitterest enemies agreed that the speech in its con- tent probably was the most politi- eally effective and best written mes sage he had yet delivered.
 Credit should be given where due. The governor has been under the constant tutelage of an expert who travels with him and who seeks to perfect him in such devices as driving his points home, stopping to smile at the right spots, shaking his fist pausing at dramatic points for applause, and clear enuncia- ton of catch phrases.
 The most important author of the speech was Olin Glenn Saxon, head of the g. 0. p. ''brain trust" or research division, who has been concentrating on study of fed- eral expenses ever since he and his aides were hired last spring amid a chorus of gruffaws.
 
 Saxon Now On Inside
 Saxon appears to be vindicating the idea of Henry Fletcher and Fi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
DENTIST SUES
 INSURANCE co.
Alleged Aetna Life Failed to Meet Disability Claim
 as Per Contract

The Aetna Life Insurance Go. of Hartford is charged with failure to follow the provisions of a disability insurance policy in a suit filed in superior court today by pr. Roy Van Wagner, prominent local den- tist. The doctor asks damages oi $750 against the company.
 On June 2l, 1920, according to the writ filed in the suit by the firm of Monagan and Monagan, Dr. Van Wagner took a disability insurance policy from the company. Under the terms. of the policy he was to receive $200 per month while dis abled. He paid regularly, and is still payiiSg, he says, premium ot $9O year.
 Dr. Van Wagner alleges that on March 20 of this year he was in- jured and disabled and was unable to follow his profession until July 20. He filed a claim with the com pany, he states, but has not been given any payments, despite the provisions of the insurance policy.
 It is alleged that the insurance company has failed to keep the agreement as stated in the policy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

Cleaning up the spindle. =. Two smiling young ladies from the Waterbury School of Beauty Culture made an suspicious debut in the Tower sanctum yes teray afternoon with tnfO for to dispose Of It'll be pleasure girls. Joe POn ikeable Chinese lad jerking soda at Bank street emporium He tells me he's no relation to Feigenspan PON. Charley TOcchO, biggest taxpayer in the East End may start his vacation week from Monday. He expects to take in the coorfuI Texas Exposition. Chick Norton will be busy man over the weekend. Monday morning hen clip the ring the finger of comedy Jeanette SpeerS. Pleasant sailing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

Editor Tall Tower Topics: For the perusal of the local veterans of the World War forwarding to you an excerpt from The Tale of the Fox written by Burt Conner of the State of Kansas, book dealing with the Political life of Alfred Landon republican nominee for the Presidency Quote . A Military Record This chapter is of necessity very short "In common with
 millions of us he was member of the armed forces of the United States" This is quoted from Hamiltons speech nominating Landon at the Cleveland convention
 His standing with exservice men indicated from the following excerpt from letter circulated among the veterans dated October 26 1886: With the cooties running all the state treasury since Fnney left the door open it's going to take real Vet and not Landon, the 42day service officer to scratch them out It's going to be taps for this stayathome officer who slept on guard duty =" As Mickey Mouse in the movies says, "thats all folks" Unquote Rooseveltly yours Otsey Pewgle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
AN ODE TO WATERBURY

miss you so in every way,
 Tn all your ways of work and play. get my time to hear of you,
 To learn and read of things anew You stand so far away from me- As our letters extend from A to C. But images of you to me appear, As shallow waters crystal clear. You seem to be in every way,
 star in heaven far away. But, as heaven stands up above, Both you and are close in love How sweet memory, can overlook The home you gave me by the brook? This brook, mean, is not riyulet, But 8 passage to your dear hearts inlet. Time goes by, and never returns: This by heart, everyone learns left you; but as any Jack
 Some day or other I'll be back one score ago, met with you. And ever since stuck like glue. Uutil my very end. hope to see And live with you. beloved Waterbury.
 JAMES DAMELIO, Dk Thomas Seminary. Bloomfield. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

During the past week it was ar1- nounced in Washington, D. C., that the Connecticut Tercentenary three-cent postage stamp had been removed from sale. The stamp was first placed on sale at the Hartford, Connecticut, post office on April 26, 1885. There were 70,726.s00 of these stamps printed.
 It was also announced recently at the post office department in Washington that the sixteen-cent blue, combination special delivery air mail postage stamp was re- moved from sale to the public at the Philatelic Agency. This stamp was first offered for sale to the public at the American Air Mail Society Convention Station in Chicago, Illinois, August 30, 1884. It had not been on sale many months before complaints began to reach the department from business mail users that it was not distinctive enough in character and that mail to which it was at- tached did not receive the expect ed speedy treatment. The stamps were often confused with ordinary postage stamps by mail clerks.
 Because of this a new stamp was released in 1886 by Postmas- ter James Farley with more dis tinctive marking and coloring. It was announced at the time that the change in color was making the stamp more easily recogniz- able and aiding in more prompt delivery of mail dispatched with such stamps affixed to the letters.
 By authority of the Canadian Postmaster General, regular air service will be inaugurated bee tween He La Crosse, Saskatche- wan, and La Roche, via Buffalo Narrows. To commemorate this event there will be six cachets.
 Collectors may secure covers by sending six self addressed enve- lopes, bearing Canadian postage to the amount of six cents per cover, with one cent apiece en- closed for forwarding, to Stanley c. Koepke, 2050 st. John street, Regina, Canada. The closing date is November II.
 Each and every autumn, off1- cial notification that season has really begun seems to be related to the publication of the Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. All collectors seem to be eager for a copy in order that they may de- termine paper profit and loss.
 This years collectors bible ap- peared recently. It is in form and content similar to its predecessors of the past few years, though it continues to grow slightly in size each year. In ninety third, this years edition. there are just short of sixty additional pages.
 To date there has been no official notice i'm regard to an in- crease i'm foreign postage rates as 2 result of the recent devaluation in France. but it is believed that there will probably be many rate changes In foreign countries on the continent. The United States and England have not yet made any announcements fin regard Co the effect the change will have on postage rates here ln e0nnec- ton with Franco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
JACQUES

The burlesque revue, Red Rhy-
 thm", will close record breaking weeks engagement at Jacques the ater this evening. Ten :, all-Star vaudeville acts will be presented to- morrow at the matinee at 3sp. m. and at the continuous performances from 6 p, m. until II p. m. including Harry Savoy and his company in What "a Man; Catherine Aarons in musical specialties; Moran and Wiser in a comedy juggling act; the Picchiani Troupe in a pasatomine acrobatic novelty Art Frank and Vivian Peterson in "Op Man Rhy- thn"; Joe Termini, that interna- tional comedian: Carr Brothers and Betty in a comedy sketch entitled ''Demonstrations"; Reis and Dunn in an act called "The Wandering Minstrels"; the Four Vassar Girls in several entertaining numbers; Dorothy Crooker and her five talen- ted youngsters in a dancing knock about act, and others. Ewing Girls" is the next traveiing burlesque revue which opens Monday matinee for one week. Mile Verne, captivating. beautifully formed French girl. who sings songs in various languages. Her sensational dance, La Tri- umph',, is cleyerly prepared and wonderfully performed in the "al- together, to the strain of entranc- ing melody. Supporting Mile Verne is funny Billy Hagen. well known comedian of the boob" type, who rarely fails to develop a crop of hearty laughs with merry sophisti- cated chatter: Billy Lee. . hectic, mirthful, tramp comic; Palmer Cote, straight actor of merit; Mack Sisters, brilliant classical dancers, whose every movement is beautiful;
 Joe Devlin, Al Kilbride. Marmie Latham and Nellie Casso1. dancers
 and Rube Waldman. novelty whis- tier. Tn addition Jacques theatez win present The Washboard Ser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
ENGINEERS PLAN
 HARTFORD FARLEY

A state meeting of the National Association of Power Engineers at Mechanics hall last night, was presided over by L. J. Niekerk, of this city, past president of the state organization. He was introduced by Frank Shaler, president of the To- cal chapter.
 Main topic of discussion at the meeting was the recent legislation of licensing power and professional engineers. The next state meeting will be held in Hartford, Nov. 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
TRAINING SCHOOL
 TOSTART MONDAY.

The leadership training school, conducted annually by the Water bury Council of Religious Education for teachers and officers of church schools, will hold first session Mon- day night at 7:30 o'clock in the Sec ond Congregational church.
 The only course taught the first semester will be Christian Wor-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

Editor, Tall Tower Topics: Along about this time of the year, 1 2O 25 and 30 years ago householders would start to bring in their clothes-nes at night. Fence gates of which there were quite few in those misty days would be consigned to the cellar. All re- movable objects carefully watched chained down someone always forgot something and it could be de- pended upon to be found by the mschievOus young sters of the neighborhood When we look back on their itry that the 1936odel boy cOncoct. Perhaps it's just perspective But would like to say word to par ents of growing youngsters Watch them at this time of dangerous mischief Let them have fun, but make sure they are willing to pay for fun if it becomes dam age. Thank you, MT. Editor. J. M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
DEER UPsETs GOLFERS

Marshfield, Ore. (U.P)-Amased golfers dropped their clubs and for got about their game when 8 deer came out of the woods bordering the Coos Country Club course and walked leisurely across the second and third fairwayA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Eritor. Tall Tower Topics.

Eritor, Tall Tower Topics. Enclosed please find "comps" for the Waterbury Chapter of IT, Hadassan ahOw ssSoup to Nuts" to be presented tomorrow at Temple Hail at D. m Just the name signifies, we are serving complete course of entertainment with dancing to follow and sincerely trust that you may find 1t convenient to attend Cordially yours Jacqueine H. Spearo, Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

enaders, very amusing act that has appeared at all the leading vaudeville theaters of the country and in all Europe, and not forget ting that funny fellow Eddie Dale. A large chorus of shapely girls go through the musical numbers with charming air of vigcr and vitality Ladies matinee every day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
Tall Tower
 Topics
MELANCHOLY DAzE
BY TEE MAN IN THE TOWER

cannot think, cannot sleep
 In the daze of political campaigns, For hither and yon and round about Everybody is calling names I cannot read, cannot knit
 In a world of denials and threats, Today's story is scrapped tomorrow As hot and hotter 1t gets. cannot enjoy the October scene
 Or tramp through the Autumn wood, I cannot roam very far from home For might miss something good. I cannot think, cannot sleep
 As transpires this tongue-lashing craze, Oh, wailing winds and meadows scar Have nothing on this melancholy dazel
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

Around the town. Quite few cars pause in their rush along Waterown Avenue to view the ath- letic field that is blossoming forth up there. work still progresses in Fulton Park in andscapng the area between the two ponds . Wonder if Chase, Hamilton and Washington Park tennis courts will get the same treatment the Fulton had this year? They look fine these hay autumn days, despite no playing on them
 ton Park In three months it may be frozen solid
 The citys prettest view is still that from the top or
 e can recall the little old red house that stood right at the corner of Highland and where the boulevard crosses? There's still few faint outlines of the foun- dation buried in the grasses As for recalling houses how about remembering the houses that stood right where the entrance to Fulton Park now is? It was one of only few houses that stood upper Cooke street up to some thirty years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17
AnslDers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. M l. George Barr McCutch- con.
 2. In the Mackenzie dis trict Canada.
 3. Militia who had under taken to turn out for service at . minutes notice.
 (. l790. s. Citrus fruits.
 6. Indiana.
 !. Gravitation.
 6. Pasadena, Callf.
 c Am instrument for meas uring the intensity oe the heat of the sun's rays. 10. American sculptss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-17

With the return of Elmer Harris from Hollywood, D. A. Doran yes- terday announced that he had signed the, first actor, Lewis Hec- tor, for an important role in MT. Harris ', new play, "The Inner Silence" which will be produced at the end of this month under the direction of Harry Wagstaff Gribble. "Tt1e Inner Silence is MT. Doran's second production of the season. The first, Seen But Not Heard" featuring Frankie Thomas. opened in September and is currently to be seen in Henry Miller,s theater.
 MT. Hector last appeared in New York in .tOnf Stage" He has played in the Theatre Guilds production of G.. B. Shaw's ,.'The Simpleton of the Unexpected Isles," and in the Broadway production of Road to Rome" and No More Ladies'"
 Albert R, Johnson, art direc-
 tor of the Radio City Music Hall
 fer the past year and, a half, has
 decided to return to. the legiti-
 mate and musical theater fields.
 His first work, will be. designs
 for . projected musical spec
 .tacle in collaboration with John
 Murray Anderson.
 I Tentatively entitled 'Pano-
 rama" the project will be in the
 nature of q musical cavalcade
 Of American history, original
 plans for which were started by
 Mfr. Johnson more than two
 years ago.