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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Father and son faced each other in court this morning and gave con- tradictory evidence concerning a street fight Friday night in which it was alleged that Blody Strelkaus- kas struck his father over the head with an axe. The weapon was ex- hibited as evidence in court this morning. Mrs Strelkauskas took her sons side of the affair with the re- suit that the father was convicted and fined $10 and costs.
 As the son explained 1t, he en- countered his father working in front of Bank street restaurant, chopping ice for owner of the place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

with several other firemen were on the roof Of the house when he lost his footing and fell to the ground, distance of 25 feet. He was re- moved to St Mary's hospital in a police car by Patrolmen John Me- Weeney and Patrick Griffin.
 Chief Henry II. Heitman was in- formed to-day that Private Zap pone's condition was considered as comfortable and that X-rays had been taken.
 Box 382 registered an alarm al 7:25 o'clock this morning for 6 fire in coal pocket on the premises oi the Citizens Coal company at the foot of Field street. At S:05 o'clock two companies were sent to thu same yard to smother a fire, which threatened to destroy shed. Nc serious damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
DIAMOND MERCHANT
 HAS DISAPPEARED

New York, Feb 16.-(UP)-RoS- bery and murder were feared to-day in the disappearance of Abraham H. Levy, diamond merchant, who walked from his office Saturday with $25,0O0 in loose diamonds in his pockets, to vanish.
 He made one call. sale, and since has not been heard from, relatives and police investigating the case reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

The charge of evading responsibil- ity was formally placed today against Virgil 1T. Slocum, 43, of Maple ave- nue, Oakv.Jle, alleged "hit-and-run" driver. who lost his nerve after carrying an injured woman to the hospital. Whether or not the ad- ditional complaint of taking car without DC rmission will be filed will depend upon the attitude of the sup posed owner of the machine and the Investigation of the police. Slo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Together, these two Vicks products in the home furnish better control of colds than has ever before been available.
 l. An aid in Prevenfing colds After any unusual exposure-whenever you feel the slightest stiffness or irritation in nose or throat-under any conditions which your own experience tells you are apt to be followed by a cold-don't wait for the cold itself to strike, with all its annoying symptoms and all its risks. Use Vicks Nose & Throat Drops immediately.
 They can be applied with the handy dropper-stopper at any time and an any blaee-at home, at school, or at work. If you use them promptly, many colds can be avoided altogether.
 2. An adjunct to Vicks Vapo Rub in Treating colds |. :. Ifa head-cold has been allowed to get start, use Vicks Drops
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

Gurnemanz anoints him King Parsifal bends down to the spring, and taking q little water in his hand, baptizes Kundry. He turns around and perceives the smiling beauty of the woods and fields, and Gurnemanz explains that the loveliness of na- ture on this Good Friday is on eX- precision of the worlds gratitude to the Pedeemer."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. Feb 16.-US)-Fore- cast for Monday and Tuesday: Maine: Cloudy, slightly colder in
 extreme suotheast portion tonight; ! Tuesday cloudy, followed by rain or snow in southwest portion. New Hampshire and Vermont: Cloudy, followed by rain or snow be- ginning late tonight or Tuesday, not
 much change in temperature. Rhode Island: Cloudy tonight; i; Tuesday occasional rain, not much change in temperature. Massachusetts: Cloudy followed by rain In south portion Tuesday and
 in north portion late tonight or
 Tuesday; not much change in tenn perature
 Connecticut: Cloudy, not quite so cold tonight; Tuesday occasional rain.
 Eastern New York: Cloudy, fol-
 lowed by occasional rain late tonight or Tuesday; slightly warmer in south
 portion tonight; slightly colder in north portion Tuesday; fresh south west winds.
 Western New York: Cloudy fol- lowed by occasional rain late tonight or Tuesday,. probably changing to snow Tuesday; slightly colder in
 north portion Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

every two or three hours during the day or as often as needed for comfort and relief. At night, melt a teaspoonful of VicksVapoRub in boiling water and inhale the steaming med icated vapors.
 For deep-seated colds, rub throat and chest with Vicks XanoRnh a nd cover with warm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Aid Natures Own Defenses

Vicks Nose & Throat Drops are based on
 this new idea: to keep the nose function ing normally-in winter as well as sum- mer. They supply not only an important new aid in preventing colds, but also a helpful adjunct to Vicks VapoRub in
 tyeating colds which have taken hold"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

MONK IN THE HOUSE or LORDS [ Among the picturesque figures in the House of Lords at the opening Eof the present English Parliament Is the Bishop of Truro. who is a
 member ofs;a religious order and
 wears. the leather belt of a monk.
 Dr Frere was the Superior of the
 Community of the Resurrection of Mirfield in Yorkshire for r years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

& Throat Drops for 25c-half price.
 For several years, the Wick chemists and medical consultants have been study. ing the problem of prevention of colds. They were finally convinced that only Nature can prevent colds. So long as we live normally, as in summer-with plenty of fresh air, exercise, and sunshine-the ,nose-Nature's first line of defense" against colds-is able to protect us very we'll. But artificial living in winter often puts too heavy strain on this delicate organ, until it can no longer function normally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
The Past Week Was a Happy One at This Office -12 People Restored To Complete Health and Hap piness.

Perhaps ly we who have se- lected the Health profession as our life work (and thereby come in daily co n [ 8 C t with the si c k and ailing) can really apprecia te t h & wonderful. feeling of satis- faction when we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
TEMPERATURES

Washington. Feb 1G-UP)-High-
 est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re-
 ported by the weather bureau to-day In follnxua.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
what inc Nose Does to Prevent Cold.

The nose marvelousy fashioned perform one of the vital functions of life and heathto cleanse and con- dition the air breathe.
 It filter and trap the dust, bacteria and other foreign matter in the air It must warm the air to proper temperature protection the throat and lungs
 It moistcn the air, supplying average of two pints of fluid daily for this purpose must combat and eliminate some 800 organisms that are breathed in every hour.
 No wonder then that when the to function normally colds find easy entry!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
Discovery marks 0dv0mceof first importance im scientific CONTROL ofC0LDS

flannel. Then use Vicks Drops up the nose for added comfort and protection and to keep the air-passages open so that the Vicks vapors can be inhaled more freely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
A New Product based on A N eW Id ca

"(HE makers of Vicks
 VapoRub present a new
 A product-based on a brand-new idea. An introduc- tory supply has been placed with the local druggists and, for a limited time, upon pres- entation of the coupon below, you can purchase a full-size ROC bottle of Xicks new Nose
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16
New Protection for All the Family

With Vicks Drops at hand to check most colds before they start, and Vicks VapoRub plus Vicks Drops to check colds that have been neglected or strike without warning, every family can now enjoy a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-16

new measure OI protection from "the world s costliest t ail- ment." ."LikeVicks Napo- b,Vicks Drops are per fectly safe for children and adults alike.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
TRAVEL CRAZE NOT
AFFECTED BY SLUMP
Passport Bureau Is Making
Plans for Big Season.

Neutrality-suspicious. markets may
collapse, jobs may dwindle. but the
eager American tourist, it appears,
still spends money inspecting queer
corners of the earth.
Down in the State department pass
port office they are planning to in
crease their force of clerks Spring
is just around the corner, and soon
scores Of tourist laden ships will sail
for strange harbors. Passport sta
tistics show more Americans travelled
abroad in 1880, despite the depression,
than In 1929
Little Decrease.
officials see little diminution so far
this year in the demand for Uncle
Sans travel cards.
Last year 209,211 Americans re-
eeived passports, as compared with
1892 in 1929. In both years our
citizens manifested a wider urge to
travel than in 1928 when prosperity
was moving along under full steam.
And more than ten times as many
Americans wander aboard now than
in the last postwar year, 1914, ac-
cording to statistics.
How much do Amricans spend when
on foreign jamboree? In 1929, the
Commerce department estimates. they
scattered S517 0O0.000 about the globe,
and in 1928, S516O00,00O. The 1880
figure is not complete, but officials ex-
pect 1t to rival that of 1929.
"Went Tourist"
The depression, however, has had
one effect on travel. The Commerce
department delving into thousands of
pleasure and business trips, found
more persons went tourist" in 1880
than in earlier years. when first-class
accommodations were in wide demand.
Nevertheless. Commerce department
researches were surprised to find
spending per class" was much freer
last year than the one before
In the first two months of this year
the State department issued about
1000 fewer passports than in January
and February, 1929. But this is ex-
planned in part by recent ruling
prolonging the life of passports. Many
persons went abroad without applying
for new ones.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
Mr.. VACCHIANO TO CONDUCT
LA PLATA RESTAURANT

Oriole Inn, La Plata's newest and
most attractive restaurant, opened for
business short time ago under the
management of Mr.. A. F. Vacchiano,
and that visitors to our County Seat
will continue to receive good and even
better service in the eating line seems
to be we'll assured. The Inn was
established last year, and was run
during the summer season, catering
principally to the tourist trade. I'M
der the present management, however,
the business will be year-round pro-
position
Capt Frank, as he is Familiarity
and popularity known, has for many
years been in the road construction
business in Southern Maryland and
during his residence here has made
many friends among our people. That
he will be a genial host is beyond
doubt, and Charles Countians and
tourists alike will find plenty of good
things to eat, as we'll as ice-cold soft
drinks, smokes and CONNECTIONS at his
new stand. He will be assisted by his
younger son "Tony."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
SMOKING"

A good cigar after a hearty meal
may promote digestion by increasing
the flow of saliva but, on the other
hand, It's hazardous to vision through
the irritating effect it shows upon the
eye tissues and its poisoning effect
upon the blood stream. The increase
flow of saliva and gastric juices is
accomplished by the irritatating effect
of the smoke upon the mucous MEM
branes. An illustration of this may
be obtained by allowing the eyes to be
exposed to the smoke by blowing into
them cloud of cigarette smoke. The
eyes will water profusely, smart, burn,
and the effects of the experiment will
not wear off for possiblN several hours.
Habitual smoking, by'its accumulative
nature, gives the same result but in
milder and more prolonged manner.
Toxemia from smoking is an in
creasing factor in the eye trouble,
especially in young women who have
no natural resistance to the poison.
Centuries OF smoking by men seem to
have brought about in males some.
what natural resistance to the effects
of tobacco and an increased ability of
the body to eliminate its poisons.
1t is difficult to state the number of
smokes" person might have in a
day without permanent injury. The
number would vary widely with the
different types of physiques. 1t is safe
to say that any form of smoking
should be engaged in with moderation
and never to the degree that it's effects
become annoying or it becomes a
hazard or injury to the body
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
Forest Rangers Start
Drive on Wild Horses

Santa Fe. N M.-Wild horses have
become such a problem in the Cerro
del Pine and Bear Springs regions
west of here that forest rangers have
enlisted the Jemez Indians to kill
them off.
In the fight to exterminate the wild
horse, the rangers have found that
for the first time the mountain lion
has a value. Heretofore considered
injurious animals and particularly
disliked by stockmen, the Mons are
giving the forestry officials co-opera-
ton in killing off the horses
For many years the wild horses
have made their headquarters in the
Bear Springs country Continued eff
forts to have the Indians cooperate
in exterminating them only recently
met with success by forest rangers.
But to gain their cooperation, the
rangers also had to educate the Jemez
Indian as to the advantages of horse
meat. Some of the educated Indians"
did not take kindly to the idea
So far the hunt has not been sue
cessful, as the horses have to be
hunted on foot and are wilder than
deer. The governor and council of
the Jemez pueblo, however, have
agreed to hold hunts at intervals last
ing about a month until the horses are
exterminated
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
What 1t Teaches

Tha disastrous fire which visited our
town sometime ago whilst a severe
blow to those who suffered loss of so
much valuable property may prove a
blessing in disguise to the citizens of
La Plata, as, it will certainly teach,
not only our own people but those in
other villages, situated as we are, that
much must be done to prevent dis
asters similar to the one that visited
us. In the first place it became the
imperative duty of The property owners
to get together and regardless CT all
differences on every and all other
questions, take immediate steps to
secure such apparatus as will enable
ready, willing and brave men, to fight
the dreaded fire and fiend with such
execution as will stay or entirely check
its progress. Therefore there should
be no delay about this matter 80 tie
most careless observer il was demon
strated the other day that it was en-
tirely useless to try and save the build
ings which we're destroyed, and. that
if the wind had been blowing with but
slightly greater speed the calamity
would have been far greater than it
was,
And secondly, it should become if it
is not already so, and we believeit is,
the duty of the town commissioners to
see to it that no more buildings shall
be erected here which are So badly
constructed as will prevent fire in
surance companies from placing risks
thereon. 1t is we'll known that a
large quantity of the property Destroy
ed Lad been insured in the Montgomery
Insurance Company. but, because of
the neglect or persistent refusal of one
of those who recently erected build
ings, would not, although requested to
do so put proper hues in his build
ings, and having been a sufficient notice
by the insurance company that unless
the change was made his policy, and
others included would be Cancelled, he
still failed to do this and his policy,
as well as ours, because OF the close
proximity of our building to his, was
cancelled. While the fire was not
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
Science Makes Great
Strides in Fight on T. B.

New York.-Medical science has
made vast strides in its relentless bat
tie against the "white plague latest
mortality figures show.
A Metropolitan Life Insurance COM
pany bulletin reveals that from 1910
TO 1929 the tuberculosis death rate
decreased. In some sections the de-
crease was 80 per cent and in others
it ranged up TO 90 per cent.
The bulletin represents a survey Of
20 states and says that without ex-
ception the death rate declined every
year since 1910 The urban decline
exceeded the rural. Only five states
reported an increase in deaths in the
rural districts.
The figures disclose also that work.
ers in the least favored economic class
made the greatest Improvement. Street
and sewer cleaners, longshoremen,
stevedores, janitors and building en-
ployees are listed in this class.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
THIRTY YEARS AGO

caused by the flues regarded unsafe
by this conservative company our loss
as we'll as that of our stubborn but
unfortunate neighbor, is undoubtedly
due to the fact that they we're placed
and retained in our neighbors build.
ings. Had they never been placed
therein, or had they been removed as
they should have been promptly when
he was notified he, as well as our
selves, would have had our policies
still in force and neither of us would
have sustained such great loss as be
fell both the other day. This matter Of
building should be carefully looked
into by the town commissioners in
the future.
In reference to the futility of at
tempting to check such fire as visit
ed US the other day "bucket brigade
the Baltimore American of Wednes-
day says: Had it not been for the ex.
cellent work done by the people of La
Plata the other day very little of that
county seat of Charles would now be
left. The bucket brigade was quickly
organized, and by it's efforts a fire
which threatned the destruction of the
town was confined to half a dozen
buildings, and the most valuable
structures in the place were saved.
AT the same time, the loss was a sad
blow to La Plata, and it will be some
time before it RECEIVERS from the effects
of the fire.
There are still few towns in Mary
land which put their faith in the bucket
brigade for protection in case of fire.
Now, the bucket is very useful article
in its proper place either in thekitch-
en- or in the barn-but as a fighter
of flames it is relic of days gone by.
Ii belongs to thee of town pump and
town pig-pen, and must go. The
greatest objection to it is that it is
wholly Improbable. It does not pay.
One tire-engine properly handled will
do more execution at a blaze than
dozen bucket brigades, no matter how
earnest and energetic the bucket-pass-
ers may be. 1t will also cut down in
surance rates, save valuable property
and in other ways pay for itself
dozen times over. Every Maryland
town should haqe one. La Plata,
taking lesson from its costly exper-
fence, should get one right away
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Jacobus, of
Bradley Beach, N. j., spent the week.
end with Mr. and Mrs H. S. Swami.
Mrs. Adrian Posey, accompanied by
her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Turner wei Q
among those who made the pilgraim-
age'to st. Mary's Codnty on Thursday
last to visit the gardens of the 'Old
Homes -
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
LOCAL 5REVITIES

Mr.. and Mrs. S, H. Wilson have
returned to their home in Griffin. Ca,
after visiting their daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bruce
Matthews, in their home on Oak Ave.
Ghey we're accompanied to Georgia
by their two daughters, Mrs. Matthews
and Miss Julia Homer Wilson.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
Germany to Fire Science
Rocket IL Miles in Air

Berlin.-The first rocket will be
fired into space from Berlin's rocket
airport at Reinckendorfwest in April.
II is only baby proiectlle, less than
seven feet high. hut 1t is expected to
attain height Of over twelve miles.
1t will be driven by mixture Of oxy-
gen and gasoline
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
Big Turtle Hooked

Lake Village, Ark.-A 93-pound tur-
tie, one of the largest ever found in
this vicinity, was pulled from lake
Chicot recently by Andrew Anderson,
fisherman. The turtles shell was
about the size of washtub.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Featured pages in The Washington
Stars Sunday Magazine are those de-
voted to music bridge art and books,
all of them ARREST of the newest ideas
in particular fields. But these pages
are only few ofthe good things in The
Stars Magazine, so order your copy
of next Sundays Washington Star
from your newsdealer today.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15
tContlnued ON Page >,

The rocket will be fitted with scien-
tific recording apparatus, from which
valuable information is expected.
Based on these results experiments
will be renewed on a large scale this
summer.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Mr.. William B. Matthews, of
Atlanta, Ca, arrived on Monday to
spend the Summer with his brother
and sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. John
Matthews at their home Idaho"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Mr. and Mrs. j. Edward Burroughs,
Jr., of Washington, spent the past
week end with the formers mother,
Mrs. j. Edward Burroughs at
fNelton =
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Mrs. Gilbert Seelye, and little
daughter, of Burnt Hills, N. j., are
visiting Mrs. Seelye's parents Rev
and Mrs. Harry Howe Bogert on oak
Avenue.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1931-05-15

Prof. Somers, Prof. Reich and Mr..
H. Holland Hawkins are the judges
for the best and second best and second
best costumes for the male characters,
and Mrs. Walter j. Mitchell, Mrs.
Francis Hopper and Mrs. Dana Stevens
are the judges for the female costumes.
First prize for each sex. a five dollar
gold piece; second prize two-and- a.
half dollar gold piece, in the coming
Dickens Party at the Town hall, on
Friday, May 18th at p. m,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-03-02
Starvation and Mass Unemployment in Capitalist u. S. A,
Freedom For
Women of
Central Asia

The woman of Central Asia en-
shaved under czarism, is now an
active participant in the life of the
country under the Soviets.
The veil worn by the native
woman showed her position before
the Revolution. She was bought
and traded as were ordinary pieces
of livestock. This condition was
encouraged under czarism.
In the years following the Revo-.
luton came the rise of the position
of the woman in Central Asia. The
condition of slavery that was SYM
bolized by the veil was not abolish
ed by decree but by systematic
education before the Revolution
the woman was totally illiterate) !,
by the drawing of the women into
industry, by the organization of
the collective farms which made it
obligatory for all members to
function on an equal basis and to
abolish the slave conditions.
A whole series of special clubs
were organized which had as their
purpose the abolition of these slave
conditions in which education ac-
tivities were carried on in this di-
rection. Trade schools were or
ganized specifically for these wom-
en- in order to make it possible to
draw them more effectively into
socialized industry.
Children's Homes and creches
were organized on a large scale
enabling the woman to function in
the life of the shop and community.
The campaign to hquidate illi-
teracy has almost been completed.
The results of this campaign are
that the woman of Central Asia
can be found today actively parti-
eipating in the Soviets, in the
building of the socialist industry
and in the forefront of the lead
ing organ of the workingclass, the
Communist Party.
From 100 per cent of the wom-
en- wearing the veil only about 20
per cent can be found today and
these in the backward village where
the campaign of specialization of
the land has not yet penetrated.