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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
IDEAL WEATHER
 | FOR SKI MEETS
Winter Sports Event Over
 Weekend in New Eng-
 land to Be Many

Boston, Jan. 2l--With tremendous falls of snow throughout ell New England during the last week, win- ter sports conditions for the week. end will be virtually ideal, reports to the New England Council indi- cate.
 Snow varying in depth from 90 inches to nearly five feet is reported over the entire winter sports area, with Q powder surface on Q deep crusted base.
 A Winter Carnival will be held January % and % ct Pittsheid, N. H., featuring sled dog races, Skiink and ski.Jumping tournaments, and the Western Massachusetts Inter. Club Sno Fest, under auspices of the Greenfield, Mass, Outing Club will be held on January 20. Conway, N. H., will hold It's annual winter carnival on January 26 and 26.
 Tn Freyburg, Me, winter sports coalitions are reported perfect, with 30 inches of snow. New ski and to- began trails have been laid out and on Jockey Cap Hill Q new ski is in operation.
 Bartlett, N. H., reports a inches of snow, and from Glen House at Pinkham Notch In tho White Mountains Q telegram reports "snowing hard b3 inches snow oil sports perfect"
 Two inches of powder snow on c 20 inch base is the report from the region about Mt. Chocorua compris. ing Tamworth, Wonalancet and Passaconaway in New Hampshire.
 From the Mt. Moosilauke, N. H., region, to which tho Dartmouth outing Club will 90 for the week. end in tho stream.lined Flying Yankee" from Boston, nearly four feet of snow is reported.
 Vermont winters sports conditions are reported excellent, with 70 inches of snow at Stowe and even more in smuggler's Notch and on Mt. Mansfield. All trails including the famous Chin Clip and Nose Dive are in fine shape. Woodstock, Vt, with It's four ski tows operating, has ample snow, and Brattleboro reports some two feet, with flood lights for night skiiing set up on the Battlcboro Outing Clubs Ski Hill.
 North Adams and Pittsfleld, Mass. report two feet of snow with still more on the slopes of Mt. 0reylock, where the "Thunderbolt" race course still remains the acid test for Bkiers.
 A special snow train will leave Grand Terminal in New York ct 7:4B c. m. Sunday for Norfolk, Conn. carrying enthusiastic winter sports fans to New England'S snow clad hills.
 From Boston tho weekend snow train runs to White River Junction (Woodstock, Vt.), and Lisbon, N. H., leaving North station Saturday noon and returning Sunday night.
 Tho Sunday snow train leaves North station at 8:3O o'clock mak. ing Q single stop in Winchester and then running express to Plymouth, N. H., where special arrangements have been made to transport skierS to all trails.
 A snow train will also run to Ply. mouth from Worcester, Mass, ct A.ih A, m,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24

Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health officer, and his entire staff were rec appointed by the board for another two years. pr. D. II. Kirschbauln, a member of the board, suggested a study of the work of the medical inspectors. A survey will be made of the work of the doctors SO as to show the number of examina tons they have made during the past five years. The present inSpec- tors are pr. c. R. Sandulli, Dr. T. Francis Mcdonnell, Dr. Abe Brown and Dr. Thomas Cottiero. Applica- tions for the vacancy on the staff of medical inspector were received from Dr. Richard Meo, Dr. 0ustavo Testa, pr. U. A. Dionne and pr. Frank J. Hill.
 At the present time, 1t was brought out by Mayor Hayes, Miss Attracta Murray is handling the city laboratory alone. Her assist. ant resigned some months ago to become bacteriologist for the city of New Britain. He suggested that she be given help. It Is likely that girls in training to be bacteriologists will be given periodic employment in the laboratory.
 The mayors suggestions will be studied by c committee consisting of Dr. Andrew J. Jackson, J. Francis Smith and Dr. J. w. Borchardt. Dr. Jackson was reelected president of the board. The session took place at 7;30 o'clock last evening but 1t was voted to hold future meetings on the first and third Tuesdays ct 6:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
FORMER PUCILIST
 GIVEN DISCHARGE
Danny Martin Wins Deci' sion in Tilt With John
 Law

Danny Martin, former pugiliSt IA North Malr street, was granted q discharge on breach of peace charge by Judge Edward MaBcolo in city court to-day. The judge held that evidence was insufficient. Mar tin was arrested last night by Pat rolman Joseph Dwycr on . war rant. after an altercation ct hii rooming house.
 Fred King. 50, of Rutland, Ver- mont, was sentenced to seven days in BrookBide on c charge of va grancy. Tie was found last night by Traffic Ofiicer Bernard Burns, shiv- ering with cold in Q South Main street doorway. He pleaded with the court for Q place to sleep until tho cold spell has abated.
 Continuance to February , wal granted Morris Relyea, g, 684 Wa tertown avenue, charged with breach of the peace and failure to obey ail ofiiCer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24

Tools and instruments found m an abandoned copper mine at Kielce, Poland, indicate that t vas worked 5000 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
INQUIRY MADE ON
 VETERANS STATUS

A statement to the effect that 10. cal veterans who are on the WPA will be dropped when they receive their federal bonus. which appeared in the New Haven papers last night. was strongly rebuked by local au. thorities on veterans relief. Robert E. Birt. local veterans placement of. ficer, said last night that the vet- erans' council is going to take up the matter but that nc has been assured that no veteran employed on the WPA will be dismissed when he shall receive his bonus. There are about two hundred ex-service men working in the city on WPA projects and it Is the intention Of MT. blrt to write to AdminlstrAt0r Hopkins and lo find out what tho exact ruling will be on this matter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
SCOTTISH MUSIC ITO BE FEATURED
Talented Artists on Burns
 Club Program Tonight; Concert, Dancing

All local Scottish folk and lovers sof good music should make it their business to wend their way towards ! Buckingham hall tonight where the ! Waterbury Burns club Is sponsoring . program which includes both a { fconcert and q dance. The program 5 is on exceptional one and should z appeal to and please oil those who \ attend.
 \ The company of artists who are Ito entertain at the concert are be- 4 inH brought here by Neil Kirk oi
 tho William J. Sullivan Theatrical Enterprises, New York, and all the ' singers are well known in New < York city, many of them being ra. dio artists. They arc listed on tho
 program as follows: Elizabeth Z Luinsden, contralto, Alferd Chigi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24

cal compositions of Victor Her. bert gro to his liking. Tho radio and motion pictures like Top Hat" and Broadway Melodies of ioss" furnish his type of enter tainmenk He prefers to read newspapers, especially Tho Demo- crat, and delights to read in bed. He has two hobbies: ono Is col- loeting stamps for his boys, and the ether is taking his childron Co see ell tho features of Waterbury. Iio has played parts in many amateur shows, hiS last appears ance being in "iho White Head- cd Boy, at st. Margaret's audi toriuir. To and Attorney Henry r. Cunningham, at ono time represented et. Thomas' do. batting club and were successful in defeating Daniel J. Leary, present controller, md Martin '. Tchan. present commissioner Of the board of education. MT. Gun. ningham iB now c prominent lawyer in New York city. Tho question debated involved c com. mission form of government.
 Mir. Burlington is . most ac. tive member Of tho Knights Of Columbus and has been Grand Knight, District Deputy and was delegate to the national x. of 0. convention held at San Francisco, Gal, in 1921. He is chairman of the Golden Jubllee committed at this time. He is . member of tho illkB and Eagles. He is prosi- dent of St. Margaret's Dramatic society; president and co.founder of tho Young Mems Democratic club; member of Waterbury Chap- ter Disabled American Veter. ans; junior vice-commander of Corporal Coyle Post of the Ameri. can Legion and past president 0f St. Thomas alumni. Bill was of- ficial stenographor for tho grand court of the Foresters of America for ii years and is still Q mem. ber of this fraternal society. He is also . past state president of the Connecticut Chapter. Catho- lie university.
 Mir. Burlington lives with hls family at 02 Waterville street and worships ct St. Margaret's church.
 And that, my friends. concludes this brief biography of William Thomas Harrington, sailor, sol. dier and outstanding newspaper man, Q neighbor who Is held In high esteem by his neighbors, and who is always considerate of the feelings of others.
 Adieu until tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
WATERVILLE POST
 SCORES IN PLAY

A play. "The Antics of Andrew, was presented under the auspices of the Waterville Fife and Drum Corps of the Casper 0. Davis post, American Legion, at the sprague school gymnasium last night.
 The members of the cast were: Walter LaChance, Lester LaChance, Miss Mary Corrigan, Lawrence Vibbert, Bernard Goldberg, Madc- line Pickett. Doris Lanouette. Rita O'Neill, William Powell. Marshall Dunn, Kenneth Scott, Loretta wat
 son and Barry Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
WILLIAM T. HARRINGTON

Dean of Waterbury Reporters Enlisted With Naval Reserves While Majoring at Catholic Uni. versity-Member of Knights of Columbus, Elks
 and Eagles--Father of Three Children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
Decline In School
 Attendance Cited
Mayor Urges Reduction in Number of Medical Inspec' tOrs-Dr. Jackson Reelected President

Pupils attending the local public schools this year total almost 5000 less than five years ago. Mayor Frank Hayes disclosed to the Board of Health last night The newly apCpinted board i the only new member being Alderman Charles Sciuo Mayor Hayes gave the report school attendance in connection with recommenda- ton by him that school medical inspector be named % fill the vacancy caused in December by the resignation Df Dr. |. E. Thompson.
 This leaves four acting medical examiners and the mayor suggested that thsi staff be cut further
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
O'TOOLE HEARING
 SET FOR JAN. 30

Under suspension since New Years day following an automobile accl. dent in North Haven, State Police- man Patrick c. O"Toole will be given Q hearing by Commissioner Anthony Sunderland Jan. 90 on Q charge of conduct unbecoming an officer. A charge of driving while under the influence of liquor was nolled in North Haven town court, Jan. 15. OTToole was suspended the d y after the accident pending a formal hearing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
RAYMOND BALDWIN
 FORUM SPEAKER

Attorney Raymond Baldwin oi Bridgeport will be the speaker al the regular Sunday afternoon forum at the Central Y this week gpeek. Ing on Connecticut and Federal Constitutions" topic he has pre-. viously delivered before the New York Bar aAsociation. Tine public is invited to hear Attorney Baldwin at 3:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24

baritone; Margaret MacLarson. so- prano; Nell Kirk, humorist; Harry scharp, accompanist. Neil Kirk is also master of ceremonies. The music for the dancing, which Will take place immediately after the concert, will be furnished by Jack Fitzgsrald's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-24
Hawthorne Lodge

The regular meeting of flaw thorne lodge. Sons of St. George, will be held tonight at 7:3O o'clock at Pythian hall. An of- ilcer's drill at 7:s0 o'clock will precede the business session.
Evening star., 1936-07-01
Rear admiral Jones Portrait
Presented Hanover County
COIOrtuI Ceremony Held
at Historic Court
House.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the ASSCclhteu frebb.
ASHLAND, Va, July IA portrait
of Rear Admiral Hilary Pollard Jones,
jr., of the United States Navy was
presented to Hanover County yester-
day at ceremonies held in historic
Hanover Court House
The portrait, the work of Bjorn
Egeli, Norwegian artist who makes his
home in Washington and New York,
was unveiled by little Miss Eleanor
Gamble James, daughter of Capt and
Mrs. Jules James Of the United States
Naval Academy. Miss James is the
goddaughter Of Admiral Jones.
Admiral and Mrs. Jones, who now
live in Washington, maintain q home
near boswell, the old Hanover Acad-
emy property which was owned by
Admiral Jones father, Col. Hilary
Pollard Jones.
Rear Admiral Adolphus Andrews Of
the United States Navy, made the
preSenta ton Of the portrait, which
was accepted or behalf Of the county
by Roosevelt Page of Oakland, author
and scholar, who was a childhood
companion Of Admiral Jones.
Supt J. Walton Hall Of Hanover
schools presided and introduced Capt
Chester Wells of the United States
Navy, who was chairman of the Por-
trait Committee. Contributions for
the portrait were made by many for
mer associates of Admiral Jones, who
achieved a distinguished Navy career
A telegram expressing regret at his
inability to attend was read from Sec
retary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson.
The invocation was offered by Chap
lain Bower N. Patrick, U. S. N, re-
Evening star., 1936-07-01
GOV. NICE DECLINES
TO PAROLE BOLAND
Suggests Lyddane Case Figure
File Plea Through Regular
Channels.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, July Gov. Harry
w Nice suggested yesterday that John
Martin Boland. convicted Of conspir-
acy to murder Francis Lyddane, should
seek his release through the regular
parole channels.
Il would not take any action, even
on a parole petition" the Governor
vent on, without some recommended
ton from the judges and the States
attorney in the case"
James Pugh, Montgomery County
States attorney, asked the Governor
to pardon Boland, now serving four
wear sentence Pugh made the appeal
after Mrs. Anne Lyddane, indicted
with Boland, was acquitted by jury
of the charge in a separate trial last
month in Hagerstown.
Mrs. Lyddane was one of three per-
sons indicted on charges of conspir-
ing to kill her husband Boland was
convicted by the Circuit Court at
Rockville previous to Mrs. Lyddane's
trial. Another defendant was granted
immunity for turning States evidence.
The Governor announced that an
unconditional pardon, asked by Pugh,
would not be granted. Pugh said.
shortly after Mrs. Lyddane's trial, that
the same evidence was presented
against the woman and against Boil
and. If one was not guilty, he said,
the other should not be in jail.
Boland began serving his sentence
on June 1s, 1885. and will be eligible
for parole on September 10 Of this
wear
Evening star., 1936-07-01
SECRECY SHROUDS
| BRUTALNYPROBE.
Nashville Grand Jury to
I Make Recommendations
J. on Reform School.
~ the Associated Press.

sBy the Associated Press.
= NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 1.-Grand
Jurors worked in secret today on their
report of reputed brutality at State
reform school for boys, described by
its superintendent as lust one big,
happy family"
The county body closed its inves-
tigation yesterday after an open hear
ing, In which former woman en-
ploye of the school accused its off,
cials of wholesale drinking and saw
age treatment of inmates.
The fate of Supt. D. Newt Choate
and others connected with the school
remained uncertain while the grand
jury shaped its recommendations and
Gov. Hill McAlister studied other
findings submitted by E. L. Pardue,
State commissioner of institutions.
In a preliminary report Monday the
grand jury termed Choate unfit to
hold his post and told of testimony
that 'teen-age youths were beaten
with a wagon-wheel spoke and with a
metal-sh;dded leather strap at the
institution here.
Six guards have been indicted on
assault and battery charges.
Mrs. Mollie D. Stone, a former dor
nlitory matron at the school. testified
yesterday that once she stood outside
q store room and heard 95 lashes in
flicted on one youth as he prayed to
die
Mrs. Stone said tnat once she saw
II cases of whisky taken past her
door to other Offices and that Choate
later became angry" when she re-
fused to take a drink.
Pardue's report to the Governor was
accompanied by several photographs
showing wounds on inmates Of the
school, The investigation started when
Criminal Judge Chester K. Hart. hear
ing a case in which 14-year-old Ted
Phillips was a witness, observed sores
on the youths arm and was in
formed they resulted from beating
he had received at the institution.
Evening star., 1936-07-01

hours and . maximum work week Of
10 hours.
Payments Of wage rates prevailing
In the locality.
Employment Of no child labor.
Provision for factory sanitation at
least equal to that required under
State law.
Outlaw wage "kick-backs" to con-
tractors by workers.
The bill also would abolish sweat
shop, convict or homework labor on
these contracts.
The law as finally adopted applies
only to principal contractors and not
to subcontrsctors as originally in
tended by Senator Walsh and Repre-
sentative Healey, Massachusetts, Demo-
Gratis, sponsors OF the measure.
Evening star., 1936-07-01
NEW ACACIA BUILDING
is OPENED TO PUBLIC

The home office structure Of the
Acacia Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
81 Louisiana avenue, was opened for
public inspection today, visitors being
guided through the building by 20
employees Of the company.
The exterior Of the building is de-
signed to conform with Federal struc-
lures In the Capitol area.
An orchestra was to provide music
during the afternoon and evening re-
cepticn hours. An invitation for the
public to tour the building was ex-
tended by William Montgomery, Acacia
president.
Evening star., 1936-07-01

tired, Of Norfolk. and the benediction
was pronounced by the Rev. Thomp-
son Southall of the Ashland Presby-
terian Church.
The portrait will hang beside those
OF other distinguished citizens of the
county which line the walls Of the
court house. built in 1875. 1t was
here that Patrick Henry spoke in the
parsons cause ON December /, 1853.
Evening star., 1936-07-01
THIEF ESCAPES SHOTS

Two shots fired by an employe Of
the Sun Ray Laundry, 444 N street,
failed to prevent the escape today Of
q colored man who robbed the
laundry's cash register Of IS.
Wesley seto. el7 Twelfth street, the
employe, said he saw the intruder
as he was taking the money and fred
at him as he fed. In the hope seto's
aim was good, police notified hospi-
tas to be on the lookout for q man
seeking treatment for gunshot wounds,
Evening star., 1936-07-01
ROBBERS ARE ACTIVE

Something new IN robbery loot was
recorded in two incidents reported by
police today.
The Capital Transit Co. said 1000
feet of copper wire, valued at $500. was
stolen from q stop along the Cabin
John line yesterday. With 1t went the
reel on which it was wound.
The uniform cap. plate No. 1O6 at
tached. Of Policeman A. D. Mullins,
1921 Kansas avenue, was stolen from
the officer's car yesterday while 1t was
parked at Seventh and o streets.
Evening star., 1936-07-01
STOCK SALE APPROVED

The Post ONCE Department ap-
proved today purchase Of 81 per cent
Of the stock Of Hanford Airlines, Inc,
by Thomas Fortune Ryan, Sd.
The line operates between st. Paul,
Mimi. and Kansas City, Mo, by way
of Sioux Falls, S. OAK; Sioux City,
Iowa: Omaha, Nepr.. and st. Joseph.
Mo. with q shuttle service from Sioux
Falls to Mandon, N. OAK, by way Of
Huron, S. OAK; Aberdeen, s. Oak,
and Bismark, N. Oak.
Evening star., 1936-07-01
ROOSEVELT SIGNS.
LABOR MEASURE
Walsh-HeaIey Bill Becomes
LaW-T0 Affect BuSi-
ness Firms.
Ey the Assoclated Press.

y the Associated Press.
The Walsh-Healey bill, described by
its proponents as applying to rs per
cent Of American business, Is now law.
1t was signed by President Roosevelt
yesterday.
The bill, pushed through Congress
on the last day Of the session at the
urging Of the American Federation of
Labor. was the last major measure
awaiting signature Of the President.
Under the new law, all firms con-
tracing with the Government to pro-
vide it with supplies in amounts Of
$4,000 or more. not purchaseable
ordinarily on the open market, must
agree to conform to these require
ments:
A maximum working day Of eight
Evening star., 1936-07-01

Double-deck motor buses have been
introduced into GERMANY.
The Washington times., 1936-12-25
New Cattle
Type Sought

"The Good Earth" may start a
new strain of cattle in California.
Lo, one of the Chinese water-buf-
falo used in the picture, took a
prize at the Los Angeles County
Fair at Pomona.
Val Harris, cattle fancier of Van
NuyS (Calif), has become inter.
ested in the animals, and is nego.
tiating to purchase one on com.
pletion of the picture.
He believes that crossing the
hardy animals with the white.
faced Hereford strain will produce
animals yielding more beef, and
easier to raise because of improved
stamina. If the experiment sue.
ceeds, he plans to go in for rails
ing the new strain on a CONNER.
ciaI scale. Harris has promised
not to name the experimental cat
tie after Luise Rainer and Paul
Mimi.
The Washington times., 1936-12-25
Orphan Party
At RioIto

The Rialto Theater's Christmas
present to the forgotten children"
of Washington will be matinee
on Saturday, December 26, for the
orphans Of all the local inStitu-
tions. More than 500 youngsters
will be the guests Of the manage
ment.
The bill will feature the screen
version of Charles Dickens i'm
mortal, "a Christmas Carol" en-
titled "Scrooge." Tiny Tim, Bob
Cratchit, Scrooge, the Spirit Of
Christmas Present, Marley's ghost
all the familiar characters that
have endeared themselves to chill
dren ever since Dickens created
them SO years ago, are brought to
life on the screen. In addition,
"Chu Chin Chow" based on the
musical comedy version of "Ah
Baba and the 40 Thieves" will be
shown.
The institutions whose charges
will attend include st. JosephS
Home and School, st. Vjncent's
Home and School, Jewish Foster
Home, st. Johns Orphanage, st.
Roses Technical School, HillcreSt
Children'S Village, Baptist Home
for Children, Swartzell, Methodist
Home for Children, Episcopal
Home for Foundlings, Friendship
House and the Central Union
Mission.
The Washington times., 1936-12-25

CLOCK

CAPITOL-Bruce Cabot, Sinner
Take ALL" 2, 4:30, 7:25, 1910.
Stage, Rudy Vallee, 3:35, 6:25,
9:10 p. m.
PALACE-Greta Garbo, Camille" {"
2, 4:30, 1920, 10 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Clark Gable, Love
on the Rum" 2, AIS, $40,
8:55, 10 p. m.
RKO KEITH'S-Bobby Breen,
Rainbow on The River" 1:40,
S:43, 5:46, 7:49, 9:52 p. m.
March of Time, 1921, 5:24, 1927,
$50 p. m.
EARLE-Joan Blondell, Dick Pow
ell, Gold Diggers of 1887" 2,
4:30, 7:15, 10 p. m. Stage, $40,
6:25, 9:05 p. m.
LITTLE-Anna May Wong, "Chu
Chin Chow" II a. M, 1:41, 4:22,
7:03, 9:44 p. m. "Scrooge," "
1892, 3:13, 5:54, 8:35 p. m.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Raye,
"Hideaway Girl" 2, 3:55, $50,
, 7:45, 9:45 p. m.
BELASCO-Edmund Lowe, Girl
on the Front Page" 2:30, Alb,
sos, 1859, 9:52 p. m. Opera
de Paris" 3:42, 5:25, 7:18, Oil
p. m.
RIALTO-Lawrence Tibbett, "Un-
der Your Spell" 2:22, 4:05,
5:5T, 1855, 9:57 p. m.
HOWARD-Marion Davies, Clark
Gable, Cain and Mabel" 1915,
2:45, Sis, 7:45, 10:15 p. m.
Stage, BLACK and White Revue"
1880, 400, $3.50, 900 p. m.
The Washington times., 1936-12-25
Mickey Show
At Palace

Mickey Mouse and Donald
Duck, those cartoon celebrities
who are as popular as Santa
Claus, will provide nearly ninety
minutes Of holiday merriment on
the screen of LoeW's Palace Thea
ter at a special cartoon matinee
at 9 o'clock Saturday morning.
Nine of the years most con-
tagious Walt Disney cartoons fea-
turing both Mickey and Donald,
and including all of the other an
imated favorites, will be featured
on this morning after Christmas
day celebration. Palace doors will
open at 9 a. m. and the cartoon
fun will begin promptly at $50
o'clock. Admission to all, kiddies
and adults, will be Is cents.
The Palace management sug-
gests that persons without chill
dren adopt" several for this
morning, and thus bring added
holiday enjoyment to such hap
less children.