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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

We hope that Governor Cross won't be- lev, that simply because he appoints judge who has been suggested by the state bar as- ,ociatlon that all criticism of the appoint ment will cease. That is the procedure we would like to follow if the legislature ap- proyes the measure 10 do away with the minor courts of the state and substitute for them system of district courts. We well re- call tbe spirited opposition 10 the appoint ment of Federal Judge Carroll C, Hineks of thls city just month or so ago Senator Bingham enlisted the aid of the state bar as'ociaton in filling this judicial post. It's nomination was Attorney Hineks, All was going we'll until Attorney Cornelius Dana her of Meriden protested that the state associa- 'a erred in lts choice. Therefore we feel free
 assert that even if the governor is ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
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HARRISON'S BIRTH
 On February 9, 1773. William Henry Harrison, ninth president of the United States, was born in Vir- ginia. the son of Benjamin Harrison who signed the Declaration of In- dependence.
 At IS William joined the army which Wayne was leading against the Indians of the northwest and served for seven years. Three years later he became governor of In- diana territory. and, as it's represen- tative in congress, succeeded in pass ing law relating to the sale of federal land in sections or parts of sections TO this act the western states owe much of their prosper ity.
 In the war against the Indians in 1911. which soon became also a war against the English in Canada, Harrison. as commander in chief of the American army showed great military talent. He defeated the In- dians in an important battle at Tip pecanoe, and, by the victory of Perry on Lake Erie, was enabled t' pursue the British invaders int, Canada where. in 1873, he totally routed them In the Battle of Thames.
 In 1916 he was elected to con gress, made senator in 1925 and elected president in 1S40. He died In 1S41 after serving but one month
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
At 7he National Capitol
 DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

Another thing which helped 1t get precedence on the calendar over many other items of legislation was the fact that republicans would rather have 1t debated than certain measures which insurgents advocate but which President Hoover op- poses.
 Those senators who would like an extra session also thought 1t was q good idea, because protracted de- bate is the best method of blocking the appropriation bills which must be passed if the special session Is to be avoided.
 The most controversial point in the Howell bill is the section authoriz- ing issuance of warrants by police magistrates for search of private dwellings when there appears to be "probable cause" for search. Sem ator Borah of Idaho, although a dry, has attacked this feature as getting on very dangerous ground" Other parts of the Howell bill would make all policemen responsible for endorsements with penalties for their failure to report violations. provide penalties for property owners who knowingly permit violations on their premises and impose strict regula- tions as to possession of liquor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
TO THE CONTRIBs

I'm betting Lonely JdI's not sad
 And that Pug Ugly's not so bad, That HOmcly Bill has lots of style AnsOnia Ada's one big smile. M'sieu RoInayne is pretty fine
 He surely has n snappy line, And NJ. J. Ms tOp-hOIe with me always read bis words with giec. And as for me, I hate 10 boast,
 But I love me by far the most I wish some night we all cOuIud meet With you, old dear, in the judges
 seat,
 4 lot of nonsense we could write. To make dull evenings far more
 bright.
 now cease my scnsclcss chatter Or you will think Eve no gray
 matter,
 When in my hand ! grasp pen. just can't stOp-yOu must say
 when,
 I'd gladly work, both night and day To help to chase Old Gloom away.
 POLLY PRIM. Which Is very nice on Polly's part. This morning received letter pur- porting to be rro,n Lonely Lily, but one glance at the penmanship and l knew one of my readers was mak- ing an attempt to take her place. It wasn't Lily's writing, nor her style of poetry and smiled to myself. Lily has refused to contribute of late and now one of the interested fans in the bleachers make an attempt to pose as the missing little lady. I ap- preciate the interest but we'll have to wait until LII gets in the mood to write. However, Plastered Ann IS with us again and sends along two verses. The first to Judge Grcta follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
MuoIATIoS88
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Formerly t took 25 years for n reputation to cross the Atlantic. To-day 1t take q week--and, for bad regulations. even less.
 Paul Morand. It Is not a pleasure to contem- plate what might now be the state of the world had the students and practitioners of medicine and sur gerry sand of the physical sciences been so much the slaves of stand patism" during the last century as have been the members of the American bar.
 Justice Royal A. Stone Of the
 Minnesota Supreme Court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
VAMPIRE

lt seems to me, controversies Has now, just reached the limit, For Ili, you sec, cOntrOvcritcc Is not complete without me In it. Now Lonely III, is not for Bill, ! swear by all that's mOldy, For IsilI, you see, belongs to me. The queen of vampires, GoIdy. When I'm Bills wife. I'll have his
 life
 Insured for jack plenty. And then some day, hell pass away, And I'll be only twenty. Then Dan McGrcw, I'm after you, I'll insure you. WiIIy.NiiIy. And c'cr the honeymoon K through, I'll go and knock you silly. Next I'll go, for P. U. Joe, Hell fall for my swell figure, And when flowers fade upon his
 grave.
 My bank roll will bc bigger. Now Ict me see, I've killed off three, That's plenty for starter, Others will fail, one by one, Because, you see. I'm smarter. So boys come on, insure y0ur life. I'm anxious for to he your wife, hope that you will all aspire, To help enrich, this poor vampire.
 -GOLDY.
 o--O--o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
TO.DAY'S SELECTED POEM
SONNET (EOr Wintcr)

fE 3pbn C. Ritchey in The Christian Science
 MoDtOr) HoY there joy for every faded thing,
 aipts Winter rides again and has hls way; While tblrds that liEKer on the branch 10 sing FouHd forth i message to returning May; Fog Eftting whitely from grim Winters gown
 ih Dat another reason to rejoice Though fioW he seems to fair Summers crown
 ' Ehd st Ills not yet the haunting of her voice And courage folds close with hearts held
 hHn;
 No lniore feel the Sailing snow and sIeet lt binds us to il pever-faiIing sky N.tsl this assurance each day repeat: kWe tPank Thee for the multi-varied traces That beauty leaves for us in hidden places"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

vised by the state bar association in naming judges of the proposed district courts he will meet with plenty of legislative opposition. And of course the measure will be strenuously opposed at the committee hearings. If it isn't the republican organization will have given the state distinct shock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

A new branch office of the state motor vehicle department is being demanded for the eastern part of the state. At present Hartford and New London are serving the district. However. Willimantie has put in petition for an office and Norwich residents claim that they shouldn't have to drive to New London for theirs Mayor Robbins of Norwich said his fellow townsmen prefer to drive 10 Hartford for their licenses than to go to New London which in actual mileage must be 20 or 90 miles nearer. We think that Wiliman- tic has more chance than Norwich of securing the bureau, unless both cities are given them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
NdEsM,'EI t: <; E ERMx:

New York.-Years and years ago, when I was lad and city editors were pouring into my ears how to learn the how. where and when of a story, Il certain harassed newspaper executive decided if wasn't good for anything else, 1 could at least call the office when a certain Cali fornla character died.
 That particular character was Lucky Baldwin and the news editor was one James Noursc Cts been 50 many years. l may be spelling his name incorrectly. At any rate. this was my first death watch" assign ment.
 Lucky Baldwin had a vast ranch near Arcadia, Calf, which was something of fl tourist resort. Near by was his race track and near the race track was an inn, which two of his daughters operated at the time.
 1 recall certain afternoon when the nurse announced that the old man was feeling better and l would be allowed Into his bedroom. We talked of everything under the sun when his strength would allow. Finally he reached under the bed and dragged out an old fiddle, and pr0pped against his pillows tried feebly to play 1t. One thing led to another and next he reached un- der one pillow and dragged out an up with q yarn off how, the very night before. burglar had tried to take advantage of his illness and had entered the estate and ventured into his very cabin.
 | And Lucky Baldwin had jumped from what everyone thought was his death bed to chase off, the maurauder. Even then. I knew had q story in my pocket. And I alone had 1t. Well. he'll never know 1t. but that got me my first raise.
 What. you may ask. has thIs to do with New York letter? | Just this--a short time ago l picked up paper and n0tced that A lot of Luckys possessions were to be sold at public auction.
 A few days later, out of an old sentimentaIity, I checked up on the results.
 And 1t so happened that his favor ite ruby. one of the gems the burglar had been after on that night when was cub death watcher" had passed into the hands of Q Fifth avenue 5ewclry concern. | It was valued at something like | $200,000 dollars. It was q Burmese ruby, as what rubies are not? And since my ruby information Is scant, IT turn to recent issue of The New Yorker for further informa- ton, trusting they got theirs from lauthentic sources:
 Every large ruby found in India used to be brought to the Ruby Hall lin Mandalay and from there 1t IwouId be taken under royal guard to the royal treasury. Even to-day Indian rulers have q monopoly on rubies and only two fine ones In worlds history have worked their way into Europe"
 Which reminds me that the Nas- sak diamond is still on display at .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

jewelry store in the upper Fifties.
 The story behind this gem re- minds one of Wilkie Collins "Moonstone." For 1t was stolen from the forehead of the idol Shiva after hundreds of men had died protecting 1t. And little good came to anyone associated with 1t until 1t fell into the hands of the white man. Maurauding invaders had for centuries tired to get it--for the third eye Is q mystic eye. asso- ciated with transcendental and eerie influences. Finally 1t found itself in England. after one of the British expeditions into India. It's value runs into millions.
 GILBERT SWAN. Copyright. 1881. NEA Service, Incl
 Experiments are being made In transmitting pictures by radio be- tween the Netherlands and the Netherland East Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining tO personal health and hygiene. not disease diagnosis or treatment. will ne answered ny Dr Brady. Ad. dress hIm. care of the Democrat sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

This should have been good winter for the ice companies. There have been plenty of cold spells The few thaws haven't lasted long enough to open up any ponds. Cutting on many has started and ended already, but few more days like the past ones will wit ness another harvesting operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

but vast in total. threatening that very fate! Veterans who need help should have il; but why such wholesale indiscriminate help
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

Now that they're going to denature alco- hol with something that tastes like garlic we suppose lot of conscientious people will be drinking the stuff just to get the garlic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
"A SMILES THE rHrNo"

Good evening.
 O--O--O Various writers who have been contributing to Day by Day" are tossed bouquets tonight by Polly Prim." Here's what Polly says:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

 EvcryOncs' turned on nc. What can 1 GO, No one cares for me, Not even Dan McGrcw. I thought Homcly Bili Would take fancy to me, But nothing has happened, As you can see. I though I'd get sympathy, Instead l get blows, Probably I'm as lonely as Idly, But who cares or knows. I was going to knock back, I found 1t doesn't pay, To know. how requires knack, As most philosophers say. Dear Lonely Lily, set your heart at You take the IaurcIs, you are the
 best, But don't forget one cant always bc
 loser,
 Some one of these days. I'll he the
 chOOscr. : -PLAsTERED ANN. TO Dan McGrcw, Plastered Ann pays her respects. Here 'tis:
 TO DAN McGREW Dear Dan, you certainly can say you're tough, We'll I'll remember to put that OH
 the cufY, I can't forget when you were pals With Slinky Davis and his gang
 of gals. You wore velvet brooches three inch.
 cs from your knee, It seemed as though legs were al
 you could see, Your black straw hat and elastic
 band.
 Reminded me of a deacon. it made
 my hair stand. You were such sissy. ! cant sct how you've changed, Did some one call you Susie OI
 some other name, That you gathered mp courage
 enough for fight, And knocked your opponent so h'
 couldn't see light. Now leave HomcIy BiII and F. Ugly
 alone,
 Or for 1t, you will have tO atone When start telling about your past What ! have CO say will alwayi
 last, Bcsidcs--thc nerve of you calling m'
 fast.
 --PLASTERED ANN. And now "Goldy" the vamp step into the act. This Is her first ap pearapce and she writes:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
TO GRETA

To Grcla the judge, You can go and eat fudge, If l want HOmcly Bill or what else have you I'll get him regardless Of what you can do. -PLASTERED ANN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 5:49 tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
TO LONELY LILY

Then Plastered Ann directs fl few lines to Lonely Lily in this way:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

Everything's defated except taxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

Which reminds me that the Nas- sak diamond is still on display at .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

John F. Daly, supreme agent of
 the Knights of Columbus, will be
 the principal speaker at the night by ojeda council, K. of C.,
 smoker to be conducted to>morrow in their rooms in the Neary build
 ing. Other speakers will be Dr Thomas Baxter of Thomast0n. q former resident of NaugatucIk. and district deputy of the order, and the Rev Richard F. Morrissey,
 pastor of St Mary's church. who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

The first of a series of bridges given by the Y. W. H. A. was held at the home of Miss Betty Ber- man of Hawkins street on Friday evening. High scores were made by Misses Ida Rivkin, Rae Kobotz- nick and Eveliyn Luchnick. Those present were: Misses Leah Gold berg, Ida Rickin, Ida Isaacs, Reah Goldberg, Reah Rosenfield, Evelyn Luchnick, Rae Kabotznick, Esther Sakolow, Rose Halpern, Betty Ber- man, Gertrude Sundel.
 The Kwan Loma club of Bridge port has completed plans for an informal Armistice dance to be given on Wednesday evening, Mo- vember 11th at the Ritz ballroom. Miss Mae B. Henick is general chairman of the affair.
 Mrs Frank McGowan of Canton, Ohio, was the guest over the week end of MT and Mrs Edward J. McDOnald of Randolph avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

The wedding of Miss Carmella Rosa, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Domenic Rosa of Greenwood ave- nue and Anthony Emanuel, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Emanuel of Gilbert street took place this morn ing at 9 o'clock at St. Lucy's church. Rev. Felix Scoglio officiat- ed at the ceremony. The brides sister, Miss Mary Rosa, was the only attendant and Angelo Rosa was the best man.
 The bride wore a gown of white satin with lace puff sleeves and a veil of tulle and lace fastened with lilies of the valley. She carried an arm bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley. Her sister wore a frock of orchid satin with puff sleeves and a lace horsehair hat of cor responding shade. She carried sweetheart roses.
 A reception for about 75 guests was held at the home of the bride groom following the ceremony. The couple left on a nunannounced wedding trip, the bride travelling in q black suit with matching access sories. Upon returning they will re- side at 36 Gilbert street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

Before a large gathering of rel atives and friends, Miss Helen Flora Barbierio, daughtef-ef--Mr and Mrs Julius Barbierio of High street, and Anthony Farrar. son of Mir and Mrs Louis Farrar of High street, were united in marriage this morning at o'clock at St Francis church by the pastor, Rev John J. Fitzgerald. Father F1tz- gerald also celebrated the nuptial high mass which followed. The church was prettily decorated for the ceremony with cut flowers and palms. The brides only attendant was her sister, Miss Irene Bar bierio, and Benjamin Farrar, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The ushers were James Errico and Joseph Ruccio.
 The bride was charming in a gown of white satin, princess style with a yoke of Spanish lace and old fashioned set-in sleeves. She wore a veil of tulle with Spanish lace cap. Her bouquet was of calla lilies.
 The bridesmaid wore an old fashioned gown. princess style of baby blue taffeta, a blue velvet hat with accessories to match. She carried an old fashioned bouquet of assorted cut flowers. The bride and groom presented the brides maid with a cameo pendant and the best man and ushers with en- graved cigarette cases. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Lakeside Tavern at Hitchcock lake. Later MT and Mrs Farrar left on an unannounced wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside at 343 North Main street. Guests were in attendance from New York city, Stamford. Bridge port, New Haven, New Britain, Thomaston and Waterbury. MT Farrar is a member of the Nauga- tuck police department for the past several years.
 Assails Corruption
 Rev John J. Fitzgerald. pastor of St Francis church of this borough, in & very powerful sermon deliv- cred at all of the masses in the church yesterday morning made a scathing attack on the corruption that is rampant throughout the country at the present time.
 Father Fitzgerald in his talk charged that corruption of officials that reaches into the courts is one of the terrible evils of the present
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

The second of the series of Fri day afternoon bridge tournaments which are being conducted by MT and Mrs William Sherman Smith at the Elton hotel was held on Friday with the following players making high scores: North and South: Mrs Walter Norton, Mrs S. c. Stillwagon, Mrs Andrews and Mrs Goodwin all of Naugatuck and East and West, Mrs E. J. God frey, Mrs John Gaffney, Mrs L. F. Martino and Mrs B. H. Collins. The evening Is the opening night of the Contract club and to-night's session will be conducted for men. A lecture will be given and dupli- cate contract bridge will be played. Men are invited to be the guests of MT Smith.
 William Schofield, athletic di- rector at Crosby high school, who has been a patient at the Water bury hospital returned to his home on Willow street yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
ARTICLE SEVEN nI~vsn- StN nRcioI Cyofay

1Hylhk luO OhhCAAA oySeSAAAs Many teachers will want to tell their pupils how to play the Official System having taught them an- other system. without changing : their methods of card valuation. Bear in mind that everything learned about Bidding and Valua- ton Methods need not be un- learned. All you have to under stand are the differences in the meaning of the bids. If you are playing the Official ! System and like it, don't try to be ] accommodating and play any other system just because your partner happens to be playing it. You can play the Oficial System with any partner no matter what system he ' is using and you will probably . make a convert.
 Here is how it is done: You say, that your partner IS 1 playing the approach-forcing sys- ! tenn: Partner. am playing the ! bid of two, 1t means have hand with six and one-half to seven , probable tricks. If you have two ! probable tricks in your hand, l [ want you to keep the bidding open. , If you have a bust, pass. If you 2 respond, I guarantee one rebid and you are not obligated to bid ]. further. ! original bid of two as a forcing bid I and will keep the bidding open until a game bid is reached. "When I bid three of a suit. l . have a power house and want you ] to keep the bidding open exactly as you do with your forcing two . So there you are! Such a slight change-but one with tremendous potentialitiesi
 Tn the Ofiicial System. if you have four probable tricks. you oio one. If you have six and a half to , seven, you bid two. If you have within one trick of game in your own hand, you bid three. For the time being, until your interest causes you to investigate further. i you can play the official System i with just these points in mind. You will find that the game-in- vitation bid of two in the Official ' EyHtem is bid used far more fre-
 ouently than the Forcing Bid of E; fwo in the Approach system. You will reach a game bid with sup
 Dort in your partners hand that would positively not justify him in
 supporting a bid of one. And
 thaf Q just the reason why the Off,
 noiaI System will show tremendous
 gnin over the approach-forcing sys-
 tom on this type of intermediate
 hGnd.
 Later on you will want to inves- 11Gafe the optional two-club bid, , k1k Gnve that for partners who ap- }nrocfafe the fine points of this
 @11v interesting variation.
 IT you pln& the OfIlclal System
 urinx tho invl vlafion-two bid in its
 nor11a1 and nGzural way, and give &k a fnlr trial if several sessions at IH6 br1dge table you will never
 r~szn nlav q system which shuts r'ss< fhlS bId. Convince yourselfi
 IF @o1I yvilI dIfesf just one article |nf T <Imc. reed ft. rercad q, put the I-rfo<mafEon Gfrcn into actual proc- 17~S 5< fho 6ridxe table and check 2-X <-*~ 5s.< <t+<f s<Nu s<eFn fENs M 'f 7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

the il. Chairman Richard Parkinson of the smoker commit tee and his co-workers have ar- ranged an interesting program for the evening which will be topped off with a luncheon and plenty of smokes. An invitation is extended to all members of the order in the borough to attend.
 Big Class Initiation
 Naugatuck aerie of Eagles will initiate class of about 30 candi- dates tonight at a meeting to be held in their rooms. The class is known as the Matt Smith class in honor of Matthew Smith of Water bury, past state president of the order, who reorganized Naugotuck aerie. It is the 18th anniversary of Mir Smith as past president and the session tonight will be in the form of a testimonial to the found- CT of the local aerie: Several prom inent members of the order in the state are expected to attend the meeting, including State Secretary John Moran of Meriden who will be one of the speakers.
 Others who will address the