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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09

so don't try to get out Where
are Mrs. Benthorne and her IA
ther?"
Flynn stopped at the door. TN
the living room with Krone" he
answered.
"Tell Krone to let them go.
without their knowing IL. I want
them to have plenty Of freedom"
Alone once more Dawson paced
the floor trying to At the pieces OF
the puzzle together. Starting from
the beginning, he tried to work IN
all the information he had gathered
into single, logical argument.
Both joey and Douglas had
agreed upon one point; that Ben
thorne had recognized his muir
derer. Both had said they heard
Benthorne say "YoUl" just before
he was killed,
1t was unlikely that both Of
them would have told the same
story unless 1t actually had hap
pened. There was little chance Of
their getting together to compare
notes.
OF the five he had named In his
note there was only one whom
Benthorne had never met - John
Douglas. Still, Douglas might
have been lying about not being
able to get to see Benthorne. But
if he had met him once, why
should he take such a desperate
chance to comfort the man again?
That left Benthorne's wife, AL
ston, joey and the girl. Too bad
the girl knew about the cat, but
1t couldn't be helped now.
Dawson returned to the desk, to
glance again at the note Flynn
had handed him, "Benthorne killed
with a 80 caliber bullet" the
patrolman had written. Markings
indicate possibility Of ordinary re-
volver,"
joey had warned him not to for
get ballistics. If he could only
find that gun. joey had carried a
.38 automatic. Douglas had men
toned a AS Colt. Being a west
erenr, Douglas would probably
own that type OF gun. A woman
might own little, light 80. She
might even carry 1t in her purse.
Then there was the cat. Flynn's
luck again. Had someone, know
ing Benthorne to be superstitious,
put this cat deliberately In his
wayp That person would have to
know him well. Neither Ara nor
Douglas knew that much about
Benthorne - or did they2
Benthoren's note had mentioned
other warnings. Dawson pulled
the paper from his wallet, studied
1t again.
Anonymous telephone call" That
could have been any one Of them,
probably Douglas. 1.-THE black cat
that ran across the driveway to-
night. Third light on, q MATCH"
Helen Benthorne's words to Joey
and to himself-just before joey
was killed - echoed in his ears.
That's three on a match
hope you aren't superstitious."
A dark figure passed the door
way, hurrying along the hall. Daw-
son glanced up Just in time to recog-
nize Alston's tall form and white
hair. Probably going back to his
room again to resume his frequently
interrupted sleep. SO old, so tired.
Dawson found himself wonder
ing why the old man had not
shown more pleasure over regain
ing control of Aston Motors. Ben
thorne's death had accomplished
that. But Aston's only apparent
concern was for sleep. He seemed
to long for the peace that only
sleep could bring him.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09
STATE

Attractions concluding their en-
gagements this evening at the War
ner Brothers theater include dis
puted Passage" with Dorothy
Lamour, Akin Tamiroff and John
Howard; also "Our Neighbors, The
Carters' with Fay BANTER and a
big cast.
Starting tomorrow the State will
usher in another giant double hit
show with the best OF the recent
horror pictures, Flower OF London
as the headliner Of the program.
Basil Rathbone Is starred In the
leading role and featured Is none
other than coris Karloff. In addi-
ton to these stars the cast includes
thousands Of others.
Based on the historic incidents Of
the time Of Richard III 1t tells the
dramatic and gripping story Of the
infamous man, and his diabolical
executioner, who together hacked a
way TO the throne Against the
accurate setting Of 18th century Eng
land, its story moves with great
vigor.
Rathbone Is seen in the role Of
Richard III and Karloff, who has
portrayed more horror roles than
any other actor, Is seen as the grim
club-footed executioner.
An able supporting cast includes
Vincent Price, Nan Grey John SUIT
ton, Ralph Forbes, Lionel Belmore,
Rose Hobart and others.
New songs, colorful dance revues,
comedy and romance are the enter
tanning elements OF the second big
hit Laugh 1t OFF,. Constance
Moore and Johnny Downs in the
starring leads sing and dance
through the film to reveal them
selves as two OF the most talented
OF Hollywood's younger players.
Don't forget the SILVER Dollar
Quiz" which will be held from the
stage Of the State theater this Mon
day evening. AS usual plenty OF
silver dollars, boxes OF candy and
loads OF fun will be the highlignts
OF the entertaining new feature.
Make up a party and attend the
State every Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09
STRAND

Performances this evening at War
ner's Strand theater conclude the
engagements OF Leslie Howard and
Ingrid Bergman in "Intermezzo, a
Love Story; also Espionage Agent"
with Joel McCrea and Brenda Mar
shall
Hold your sides Forget your dig
nityl Relax and give In for the
Marx Brothers will be In town to-
morrow In the funniest picture they
have ever made, Marx Bros. at the
Circus" the headliner OF the fine
twin Bill opening three-day en-
gagement at the Strand.
It's Q circus Of laughs, songs, sur
prises and sensations with Groucho,
Chico and HIPPO under the Big
Top. They are assisted by the
strongest aggregation ever assem-
bled for a carnival OF comedy. They
include q gorilla an upside-down
girl, q midget, the strongest man in
the world, q trained seal, SYM
phony orchestra adrift on the ocean,
q heart of elephants and African
lions that sing and dance atop Of
horses.
In addition to the three stars the
film features Kenny Baker, popular
radio star and Florence Rice who Is
seen opposite Baker in the feminine
romantic lead.
The Aim Is the hilarious story Of
two circus roustabouts, Harpo and
Chico, who engage q crackpot law
yer, Groucho, to prevent Kenny
Baker, part owner from losing his
share Of the circus--and they sue
coed In the most riotous fashion.
Co-featuring the program will be
10000 Men q Year" Randolph
Scott, Preston Foster and Margaret
Lindsay are featured In this roman
tic story of the nations college
youth, who are taking to the skies
thousands strong.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09
CRANluM
CRACKERS
LURE OF THE SEA

II you 60 In for reading stories Of
the sea you will be pretty well pre-
pared for this test. In each group,
underline the name which Ats the
description given:
/. Flat-bottomed boat, high far
ing sides and sharp bow, used as
fishing boats In New England: (a)
Gordon, (b) dory, Co whippet, (d)
gondola.
2. Narrow, three -masted boat
with low awning instead Of top deck:
(a) felucca, (b) shark, (c) yawl, (d)
galleon.
} Light ship, propelled by wind
or oars, used as medium sized fight
er In 18th century: (a) trawler, (b)
armada, Co destroyer, I'D frigate.
4. High poop deck, overhanging
stem, little or no keel, used In Chin
ese waters: ca skiff, (b) junk, (c)
punt, (d)
s. Fore and aft rigging, main.
mast forward Of rudder post: (a)
cutter, % cruiser, (c) schooner, (d)
ketch.
ANSWERS on Back Page)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09
. STORIES
III STAMPS
Sweden's Aged Monarch
Fights for Neutrality

SWSOSn 5 ASeO WOnQTCn
Fights for Neutrality
THE "Grand Old Man" OF
= Sweden Is fighting again-to
keep out Of war With the same
determination that characterized
his World War stand, King Gustav
v. whose 80th birthday was COM
memorated last year by the stamp
above, summoned the rulers Of
the Nordic nations to Stockholm
to reaffirm their neutral status.
Never crowned-he said the
coronation would cost too much
King Gustav Is the top New Dealer
Of modern royalty. The success
Of his advanced program Of social
reform, housing legislation and
labor regulation has made Sweden
a model for the world and has
entrenched Gustav as the No.
man Of the people.
A Swedish Communist, asked
who would be chosen to head O
Swedish Soviet regime II Com.
munists should gain control,
named King Gustav without hesi-
tation. ....
Mexico's l939-l940 national
census Is commemorate by q set
Of three postage and three airmail
stamps. The symbolic designs rep.
resent construction, agriculture
and commerce on the postage
series and transport, industry,
public lands, commerce, construc.
ton and population on the air
mail values.
The Magyar calendar and the
quetzal bird are shown on three
values Of Guatemala's new issue
Of Ave stamps. The "White Num-"
the national flower. and the map
and seal Of the nation are shown
on the other stamps Of the series.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-12-09
CAST OF CHARACTERS

ARNOLD BENTHoRNE - Five
persons wished him dead.
HELEN BENgHORNE - His
charming young wife.
WILLIAM Observation-Disclosures
father law and business assoc
ciate.
JOEY DI TORIO - Night club
owner and gangster.
ARA JOHNSON - The mystery
girl.
JOHN DOUGLAS A young
mining engineer, In love with
Ara.
CAPTAIN DAWSON - A detec-
tive who like to listen.
Yesterday: Douglas tells how
he entered the study, via the win
dow, barred the door, after Ben
thorne's murder. Dawson, uncon-
WINGED, arrests him. Ara accuses
Douglas Of lying to save her, ad-
mits shooting Bcnhorne and di
Torio. Flynn returns with the
coroner's report on Benthorne.
He tells Dawson he has found a
cat-a big black one, over the gar
nge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
STRAND

Performances this evening at War ner Bros. S8trand theater concludes the engagement of "The Ice Follies of 1889" with Joan Crawford in the starring role, also the Jones family in "Everybody's Baby"
 Headlining the fine twin feature bill opening four-day engagement at the Strand tomorrow is the thrill ing drama "Stagecoach," starring manipulated cast with Claire Trevor in the starring lead and including great lineup of the screens most Important players such as John Wayne. Thomas Mitchell. John Car radine, Andy Devine. Louise Platt, Donald Meek, George Bancroft and Bcrton Churchill.
 Those who intend to view the of- fering will be entertained with rapid fire excitement as the picture is crowded from the opening to the final fade out with thrilling unfor- RcttabIe scenes. Co-featuring this biIl will be Warner Baxter and Lo- retta Young in "Wife, Husband and Friend"
 Among the big hit shows on the ''Hnon" list ct the strand is the ezeitinR aviation drama "The Ensle and tbe Hawk" with Frederic March, rareie Lombard, Cary Grant and Jack Oakio heading the east. This outstanding attraction la brought back fQ the Strand by popllnr fe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
WE, THE WOMEN
THE WOMEN-- How Are Your Man-tO-WO oman Manners Today, MT. Male?

, bridge club ano yet belong to a lodge or mems club yourself?
 5. Do you push ahead of women when you enter bus or street car?
 6. Do you become affectionate to- ward any woman who happens to be near you at cocktail party as soon as you have had few drinks?
 2. When invited to dinner, do you ignore your hostess to spend the evening talking with the man of the house?
 8. Have you sold your friends on the idea that your wife is insanely jealous of you?
 g. Do you often use the expression, "If that isn't just like woman!"?
 TO- Do you let your wife see that you have misgivings about inviting your big boss home for dinner?
 If all your answers are "No", a lot of women would like to meet you. (Some of the more cynical ones might think you cheated little0
 If you get 70 (that is, have seven "No" answers), you'd still be pretty nice to have around.
 But if your score is 50 or-per- ish the thought-under, you're not the catch you always imagined. In fact, you're lucky if any woman cares whether you get your hair cut or not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
BEAUTY.
GlorNing Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

Experts agree that the mother who resolves that her babies will grow up to be attractive youngsters usually finds that they do.
 Your daughters may never be a real beauty, but if she has clear, fine skin, thick, glossy hair, perfect posture, nice teeth, attractive nails and is neither overweight nor under weight, she'u be attractive. There are no two ways about it.
 And all of these fundamental points are every bit as important to your son. It won't make him sissy" to have strengthening bands put on his teeth if he needs them or to be taught to stand and sit cor rectly or to file his nails occasional ly and always keep them clean. General untidiness isn't necessarily synonymous with manliness.
 If you haven't had much time to think about how your young sters will look when they are in their teens, why not resolve during National Baby Week (April 30 - May 6) to do something about it?
 Glowing health is the fundation of genuine attractiveness, of course. You know that. And in cooperation with your family doctor you're do- ing all you can to keep your chil- dren as healthy as possible You want them to have sound minds in sound bodies.
 In addition, their appearance $ important. No matter how intelli- gent they are, they'll find it easier to get jobs and otherwise get along in the world later on, if they are just a bit more than merely pre- sentable. Fortunately, their mother can give them attractiveness as well as health and mental awareness.
 Two Kinds of Dirt
 Instill habits of cleanliness in your children while they are very little. You won't want to make them STAY clean. But neither will you let them STAY dirty. There's great difference between getting dirty and being dirty. Mud pie stains are one thing. A peIeililldlly Sluny AcCh S Qultc another.
 Your baby doctor no doubt will agree that olive oil is a fine thing for your little baby's skin. When she's little older, you'll continus to put olive oil on her cheeks when she goes out to play in the snow, or her knees whne she wears short socks on cold days.
 You'll clip the baby's nails reg ularly. You may even do this little chore while she is sleeping.
 Furthermore, you'll attach proper importance to your chilo's first set of teeth. Your dentist will tell you that they should not be neglected simply because they are temporary.
 NEXT: Your child's uOsture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
In The Local heaters
POLl'S

The loveliest beauties from Broad way and Hollywood will all be presented in a gigantic all-girl re- vue, on the stage of the Loew Pol Theater, tomorrow evening, for one performance only, at g p. m.
 This Worlds Fair-est Revue feat ures 30 dainty, dimpled debbieS, in- cluding such famous personalities as Joan, Betty and Louise Hazen, N. B c. Loveliest singing trio; Peggy, the gorgeous corn-ted songStreSS; Betty and Lou, fleet footed charmerS Maisey and Hazey, hot sWingsterS; Marie and Ida, sweet, sway and swing; the Viola Trio, sence and nonsense; Eleneta, sensational toe and tap dancer; flippant t1appers and many others.
 Providing the musical background for this big girl show are Gus Mey- CTS and the Loew Poli Theater or cheStra.
 From the histories of countless little lives, from the inspiring stor- ies of the struggles of sell made men, comes mighty drama of a boy of the streets, called Streets ot New York" now playing at the Loew Poli theater, with Jackie Cooper in the role of Jimmy Ken nan, the Abe Lincoln of 10th Ave nue."
 Jimmy owns a newsstand and supports himself and his little or phaned pal, Gimpy, without any help from Tap Keenan, New York's public enemy No. l, and Jim mys brother. Jimmy studies law at night, with Abraham Lincoln as his inspiration; and Judge Carroll, of the local night court, becomes his friend when Jimmy defends his pals of a gambling charge.
 The boys struggle comes from his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02

wish" she says. Hunt it up and put it on. Button it if you wish or wear it open. If you think you don't need any coat at all, don't wear one"
 And after a while Angela won't hear one word of advice. She learns by experience, naturally, that her judgment is not always right, but nevertheless, she becomes resentful of a direct command. She has learn ed to THINK that interference, as she regards it, is limiting her free dom.
 These are the two extremes of dependence and independence. Neith- CT is wise. Independence can be- come bigotry, you see. Anyone who thinks that his way is the only way and cannot keep a fairly open mind, is not always the paragon we think him.
 find this, in my dealings with children. And, no doubt, you have discovered it, too. A child can be beautifully independent when it comes to pleasing himself, and re- markedly dependent when he wants some George" to do it.
 The modern creed has been, Teach the child independence. Have him learn to make his own decisions. Elevate his confidence" l" All of these are the very core of character, but it can be easily seen that in certain cases, where inde- pendence sides only with the self motive, good dash of dependence is needed. Dependenc on the wis dom of elders, dependence upon the laws of nature, dependence on all the rules of good conduct.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02

3.-Some American wool was sent to the Queen about the same time that some English wool was sent to the wife of President Roosevelt Hartnell is making a dress of the American wool for the Queen and an American couturier is making up the British wool for Mrs. Roosevelt. It is in the cards that during roy alty's stay at the White House, the two famous women will confront each other wearing those dresses.
 In the past, the Queen has pre- ferred delicate pastel shades - lav- ender, gray, pink and blues which match her deep blue eyes. But late ly she has dropped these and gone inf or soft aquamarine and, even later, has chosen beige. She rarely chooses dark colors and never black, save when the court is in mourn ing.
 Again always, as much as pos sible, she desires all the things she wears to tone into one color. Thus her hat, bag, and gloves al- ways match in with the colors of her dresses. She never wears shiny materials. Even when she chooses satins, the dull reverse side is used.
 For day dresses, especially in cool weather, she likes woolens and vel vets. For evening wear, faces, tulle, crepes and sometimes lame. There is always certain difficulty about her evening clothes when she is going to wear some of her numeruos decora- tionS. The colorS of the bands of ribbon attached to these decorations are never changed. For instance, the Order of the Garter is worn with a wide blue sash. The consequence is that the dress has to be chosen with an eye to this sash rather than the other way around.
 For her day clothes, the Queen likes very simple things, often plain ly tailored and always ankle length especially at afternoon affairs. For evening wear, she likes embroidered dresses and likes the crinoline line. In othr words, the full, flowing, bell shaped skirt. My information is that she will be seen in many in this style.
 Some pictures show the Queen wearing fur on the collar of her coat. Lately she has dropped this, but likes fur on her cuffs and lower down on the coat.
 Her hats are of two types. For travel, especially, she likes close fitting, smallish hats. For more ela- borate affairs she likes the large picture hats.
 Everything will be conservative, more feminine than chic - but eminentlyy suited to her personality and to the position she occupies. The fact that the Queen will wear them-not the clothes themselves is what makes them news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
STYLE FIRSTS
sY T1 {, E
BOLERO BROCK DEFEATS THE HEAT
PATTERN SIS

Answer the call to feminine" fashions this summer here's a perfect example of how to go about it! Order Claire Tilden's very new bolero dress Pattern SIS, and stitch up the smart, cool frock we picture. You'll enjoy scalloping the neck all around (also the high waistline. which achieves for you the sweet est, newest and youngest of "con- cave" silhouettes). And you'll want to ruffle-edge this gay neckline to harmonize with the fulness gathered into the center seam of the bodice Note that the skirt is panelled to give you the flared softness that's so summery. Then observe how splendid the little peak-topped sleeves are for hot weather, since they are left open to catch the breezes. Wear the pretty bolero on cool days.
 Pattern SIS Is cut in misses and women's sizes i2. i4. i6. i8. 20. 30. g. a, 30. 80. 70 and 42, Size i6, dress, requires 3 b-8 yards 90 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS li5c) in coins for thlE pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME. ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders t0 the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department
 Wednesday, hialron Dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
STATE

Another chance to see Warner Bros. outstanding screen achieve ment, Dark Victory" is yours be- ginning today when this superb pro- duction opens a three-day hold-over engagement at Warner Bros. State theater.
 Of counrse, you know that the two time academy award winner, Bette Davis, is starred in the leading role, and according to reports of those who have viewed the show over the weekend, she sets new mark m motion picture entertainment, turr- ing in her greatest characterization.
 The other members of the cast: George Brent, Humphrey Bogart and the new find" Geraldine Fitz- gerald, also come in for thelr share of the laurels. Their individual performances add much to the pie t,lre in making it entertainment that everyone will thoroughly enjoy.
 Also included in the hold-over en- gagement is the co-feature "Torchy Runs for Mayor" with the popular team of Glenda Farrell and Barton MacLane in the co-starring leads. This is another of the popular Torchy Blanc series and is said to be the best yet.
 The only change in the program will be the presentation of the latest worldwide news of the day, which is brought to the screen through the untiring efforts of Paramount News, '.the eyes and ears of the world"
 If you are among the few who haven't enjoyed this show plan to do so at your earliest possible con- venience. Don't wait too long as you have only until the final perform ances Thursday at 5:30 p. m.
 Starting on Thursday evening at 600 D. m., Warner Bros. State the ater will again scoop the entertain ment field in this city with the most talked about picture of the year, Confessions of Nazi Spy with Edward G. Robinson in the lead. Facts compiled by Leon G. Turrou, former G-man, during the time he was Investigating this con- dition in the U. s. A.. have been woven into sensational story. In- cidentally, Mir. Turrou was the enc man who was responsible for break ing this amazing espionage ring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
LA-DI-DA HYGIENE IS
 ANAPHYLAXIS A

The other day we consulted Dr. Webster, remember? and learned that prophylaxis means guarding against, preserving from or pre- venting disease. Then or Quack Brady elbowed Dr. Webster aside and tried in his crude way to ex- plain what anaphylaxis means, by regarding it as the opposite, in- creased susceptibility, or maybe just lack of or insufficient inlmunl- ty, although physicians generally ap- ply the term specifically to the reaction produced by a protein substance entering body thruogh route other than normal diges- ton. Physicians take this narrower view from habit or custom, just as dentors commonly think of scaling, cleaning or polishing the teeth as prophylaxis.
 In his book "'The Little Things in Life" (about vitamins, hormones and other minute essentials for health) Barnett Sure quotes Cross who said in 1928:
 Investigation has shown that 96 per cent of the children com- ing to this country from the southern part of Europe have sound teeth while it is we'll known that the teeth of 96 per cent of American children are defective. Strange to say, too, the vast ma jority of the foreign children never knew what a toothbrush looked like until they entered American schools" Strange to say? Strange perhaps to one with the la-di-da notion of hygiene. But don't mind me. Listen to Prof. Sure go on about it:
 Probably no other country has SO many dentists and such well trained ones as the United States. The reason for the fact is the ex- tent of our demand. Toothache, however, due to abscesses and carries, is common everywhere; so are inflamed and swollen gums, which frequently are associated with pyorrhea that results in loose teeth. Until recently all diseases of