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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

New York New York will never quite recover from the shock received recently when "the voice of the city" was discovered to be a combination of Morton Downey in his more falsetto moments; Rudy Vallee in the process of call- ing a moose and Jack Dempsey in his usual talking voice.
 "The voice of the city," in a word, was a high-pitched tenor suggesting the eliminate.
 Here was New York, prideful of strength and he-man qualities of survival; pictured as a giant of tre- mendous vitality! And then, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Editor Tall Tower Topics Am going to take pity la boring eoumn and give you couple of items for daily column You can probably the following under head ing similar to Seen Around the Carrie Weton Fountain.
 Edgar Fano popular young scribe of the local Deoay chap ter has been chasing around looking for Chinese shirts queues and other Oriental paaphernaa for his his latest hespan appearance Boy! How we're going enjoy Eds struggles with chop seks Graham Cross authority what the well young should still claims that the Amerean Indians wore feathers their hair keep their wig wam. Best wishes for your column and very Merry Chramss to its Editor. Sinesrely-A Reader
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
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Dear Christy: How about sending few There ar thirty Waterbury boys here and local Thank ing you past avor beg remain Yours slneeey-l timothy Cronin U S. Veterans Hospital Newngton Conn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Editor, Tall Tower Topcs I just wondering if It would possible for you give the of the who advertised in Democrat short time ago for 1923 Lincoln Pennies and 1913 Liberty Nickel have of these pennies and would appreciate and address of the party who ad vertised for them Thank Sneerey-K K CA little help on this one-The Ed.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Dear Sany (Care of the Tall Tow) Please don't for get our family this Christmas Mother said you coming daddy isn't working and has money to pay you have five sisters and brother Will you please bring little toy know you won't forget dear Santa CausR M N er- haps the Tower able furnish little Rose Marie with some second hand toys At least hope so-The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
rHATS COINING soME,

Twenty-two million dollars worth of $20 gold pieces were coined at the United States Mint during Mo- vember, 1881. Total coinage during November was 1.650,000 pieces. valued at $22,056,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Editor Tall Topics: Will you be kind to settle an argument by telling which heater The Miracle Woman with Barbara Sanwyck played Thank youM (Ihe State theater- The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21

Salaries of employees in retail stores in Berlin, Germany, have been cut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-21
CHRISTMAS WEEK

It's Christmas week,
 Kids heave a sigh, A few more sleeps
 Ere Santy's nigh, A few more sleeps,
 And then my dear, The kids must wait
 Another year.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
Shopping
Bags, 25c

A very handy item to
carry on your shopping
trips. Made of wear.resist-
ing leatherette.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

AUTO LOANS-LOw cost, prompt
service: open evenings; give us a
ring; we are at YOUR SERVICE
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
VIRGIN ISLANDS
ASK Rum RIGHT.

A delegation from the Virgin
Islands was in Washington today
to urge that the little islands be
permitted to return to the ma III,
facture of rum, outlawed soon
after the United States bought the
islands from Denmark in 1917.
DR.. David c. Canegana, Joseph
Alexander and DR.. Hamilton Jack
son, representing st. Croix, the
largest of the group. declared that
the Volstead act has deprived the
islands of their most flourishing
industry
Their St. Croix rum, 1t was
pointed out, was known the world
over. The Is rum factories were
operating in 1917 ut a large profit
then are now almost in rlin5
The delegation said Ghdo when
the islands were purchased there
was a treaty with Denmark that
they should not be subjected to
legislation that would make them
commercially inferior. But soon
sfter coming under the American
flag the drastic provisions of
the Volstead act closed down
their main and almost only profit
able industry.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

These are "sideli1htS" tnd eur Of mann
advertisement you ,cW find in
l0ddv'8 Times and Herald Classified Ads,
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
Lovely Hands

Simply massage a few
drops of Queen Anne Lo-
ton on them at night. In
35c and Csc sizes.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

Assistance of one kind or an.
other was given to Is, 100 persons
by the Travellers Aid Society OF
Washington last year, according
to the annual report read at this
moons luncheon meeting Of Of
ficers and directors at the Bur.
lington Hotel.
The society will expand its ser
vicse in the Capital this year as
the Rotary Club will finance the
expenses of workers at the bus
depots. This announcement was
made by Arthur May in behalf OF
the RotarianS.
DIR. Phillips Speaks
The Rev. DR.. 2. B. Phillips, Of
the Church of the Epiphany and
a director of the society, gave an
inspiring address in which r. not
only expressed appreciation of the
services rendered by the active
workers but called attention to
other ways in which the organiza-
ton may serve.
During the past year the work
ers at Union Station acted as
guardians to 1875 children who
were travelling alone. They also
Smoothed out many difficulties
for 1926 inexperienced travellers.
Appeals made to them by 1872
unemployed and stranded persons
received responses and $50 physi-
cally and mentally disabled per
sons passed through their hands.
Lost Tickets Found
In aiding 96 persons who ap-
pealed to them for assistance in
finding lost tickets the workers
have sometimes been able to as
Sist in recovery of the necessary
paSteboardS. In rare instances
these tickets have been so
securely and so carefully slowed
away by the owners that it re-
quired the services of neutral
person to rediscover them.
Officers and directors of the
Travellers Aid for 1880 were Mrs.
Herbert Hoover, honorary presi-
dent; Mrs. Arthur C. Moses, presi-
dent; Mrs. John A. Kratz and
Mrs. Harlan F.. Stone, vice presi-
dents: Mrs. Charles D. Walcott,
secretary-treasurer; C. Melvin
Sharpe, Mrs. Owen j. Roberts,
Mrs. Edgar T. Brown, Mrs. H. A.
Flint. Miss Agnes Regan, Mrs.
Herbert c. Wooley, Rabbi Abram
Simon, Rev. z. B. Phillips, and
Mrs. Grahame H. Powell, direc-
tors.
Service Group Reports
The service committee of the
society under the chairmanship
of Mrs. H. A. Flint. in addition
to the regular duties last year
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
VICTIM Of GAS
RECOVERING

Mrs. Janet Levy, 46, 2901 Con.
necticut Ave. N. W., was today
reported to be fully recovered
from the effects of illuminating
gas which she inhaled yesterday
when a gas jet in her apartment
leaked.
Mrs. Levy was discovered un.
conscious in the apartment by
William Simms, a janitor. who
crawled into the apartment
through an ice-box opening after
he had Smelled the escaping gas.
The janitor called the Fire Res
cue Squad and DR.. j. B. Marbury
of Emergency Hospital, but when
the medical aid arrived Mrs. Levy
spurned it, explaining that, as a
member of the Christian Science
Church she preferred ministra-
tions of an officer of that sect.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
Aid Society Helps rs; 100
Travellers Here in Year

prepared a report on the tran
sient problem in Washington and
it's findings on the unemployment
situation was taken over by the
District Committee on Unemploy.
ment, of which Frederic A. De-
lano is chairman.
Welfare workers in nearby coun.
ties have agreed to act as CO.
operating representatives of the
Travellers Aid. This expansion will
be of material aid when it is
necessary to secure information
regarding persons or families in
these localities.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
InfideLity Charged
In DiUOrCe Suit

Unfaithfulness is charged and
a correspondent named in the
petition for absolute divorce filed
in Equity Court by Isadore Ed
ward Peltier, 1922 Eighth NSt.
N. W., against his wife, Elvina
Peltier, of Newark, N. j., whom
he says he married on March
81, 1924, in Colorado.
Mr.. Peltier is represented by
Attorneys Louis B. Arnold and
A. K. Shipe and informs the
court that he and his wife
separated September S, 1927 be-
cause of her conduct but because
of their child, he agreed to
reconciliation. On December 3,
1927, he alleges that her unfaith-
fulness forced another separation.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

Made by the worlds
famous Cannon Mills. Only
soft absorbent material is
used in these towels.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
Fifteen D.A.R. Quit
FIT. McHenrY CHAPTER

Fifteen members of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution
have resigned from the Fort Nc
Henry Chapter here and eight
others will be granted transfers
in 80 days, it has been reported
here.
The disaffection, it is asserted,
arose from the change of the
name of the chapter from Will
liam Overman Calls Chapter to
Fort McHenry. Mrs. De Clare
Berry, one of the organizers Of
the Calls Chapter, has requested
to be transferred to the Ann
Hill Chapter. Many of those
seeking changes are said to be
descendants of Calls.
Perhaps the apartment Won want is
awaiting your selection in tOday's
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

oeTVICe GROUP NepOrCS
The service committee of the
society under the Craftsmanship
OF Mrs. H. A. Flint, in addition
to the regular duties last year
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
LINCOLN ADDRESS

DR.. A. H. Thompson, lecturer
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
will give a special address on
Abraham Lincoln, Savior Of the
Republic" tomorrow night at the
Lincoln Congregational Church
in connection with the celebra-
ton of the birth of Abraham
Lincoln.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
WOMAN IS HELD
IN CHECK QUIZ

A colored woman who gave her
name as Mary Ann Wilson, 25, is
being held by police today while
investigation is made of a num-
ber of bad checks which have
been passed recently here.
The woman was arrested yes.
terday after she had entered the
clothing store of S. Klein, 720
Fourteenth st. N. w., with a
check. Mr.. Klein remembered
her as the woman who, he says,
passed a bad check at his store
when it was located at Eighth
and F Streets Northwest. He
called the police.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
NEWS
In Today's
, CLASSIFIED ADS

LOST-POcketbOOk. Dlack suede, on
street-car or Eleventh and r SITS.
n. W.. containing money. keys.
compact, foreign money order A
reward is offered for the return of
this pOcketbOOk.
AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE-Rco
coupe. late 1929: first-claSs COndi-
tiOn throughout: tires good: reason
able: terms can be arranged II de-
sired.
FURNISHED APARTMENT FOR
RENT - The Tiffany: beautiful
three rooms. kitchen. hall, sun par
lOr; FriRidaire: very attractive:
S1l0.
WHEREVER YOU LIVE, we will
call for and deliver YOUR dress,
cleaned and pressed. 81: mems
suits, 75c; mems OVeFcOats, 81:
ladies' coats. 81 We dive all colors
AUTO LOANS-LOw cost. prompt
service: open evenings; give us a
ring; we are at YOUR service.
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT
The Calvert: single and dOubIe
rooms; hOt-watPr heat. bath and
phone: excellent dining room: tour
list accommodations.
These are "sideli0htS" IN a eIp Of NAM
advertisement you ,rHI find n
loday'S Times and Herald Classified Ads.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11
BERGMAN TO SPEAK

Clifford K. Bergman, newspa-
per cartoonist, will be the speaker
at a meeting of the University
Club Thursday night, February 10.
The Washington times., 1931-02-11

Perhaps the apartment Won want is
awaiting your selection in tOday's
Classified Ads
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
City Caring for
 1900 JObless
(Continued from Page r.)

clothing which will be contributed in tbe course of the drive.
 On Sunday in all the local church. es the people of the city will be urg- ed to cooperate to their fullest ex- tent in the drive for clothing. Prac- tically all kinds of wearing apparel will be acceptable.
 The city, officially, will cooperate by permitting the firehouses through out Waterbury to be used as the sta- tions where the clothing may be de- posted. Cars donated by the Junior League will collect this clothing at the various frehouses and deliver 1t to the central repair department of the relief committee on Kendrick avenue. There staff of women will clean and repair the clothing so that it can be distributed to the needy families of the city.
 With the unemployed group receiv ing aid gradually climbing it can be seen tfNt the fullest cooperation possible from all angles is necessary, it was pointed out to-day. Funds re- ceived this week are expected to show a better total than for either of the two weeks past. Treasurer Lewis s. Reed win render his regu- lar weekly report on the funds next Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
People of Italy
 Are Saddened
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  Sergeant Fois, riding on the left side of the machine, was killed when the heavily loaded plane struck the water. The left float of the seaplane wa badly damaged. Capt. Recagno Lieut.. Renato Arbriota, and Radio Operator Sergeant Mario Mancini were not injured, the official an nouncement said. The seaplane remained afioat and the four survivors were rescued. The machine was later lowed back to BOlama.
 The accident that cost tlie lives of four flyers occurred about ten minutes after the take-off from Bolama. The plane commanded by Capt. Boer caught fire and descend ed on the sea in flames. The four occupants were burned to death. The plane was destroyed.
 The official announcement em- pfnasized that both accidents were the result of unavoidable risks in connection with the full load neces- sary for flight of almost 1900 miles. The seaplanes carried the heaviest loads ever taken across the Atlantic by air.
 The two seaplanes that made fore cd landings on the high seas en route to Brazil and were picked up by Italian war vessels were expected to arrive at Fernando Noronha Island, of the B .azilian coast, to-day, the official announcement said.
 The uncertainty of the number of seaplanes that left Bolama was clear ed up by the announcement. Four teen planes left Lake Orbetello. in southern Italy. December 17 and flew to Cartagena. Spain. Kenitra, French Morocco, Villa Cisneros. Rio de Orc and Bolama.
 It was announced originally that the twelve giant Savioa 55 seaplanes would make the South Atlantic crossing and that two other ma chimes would carry supplies as far Bolama. When ten of the seaplanes reached Natal and two were re- ported forced down at sea, it was not announced whether all fourteen of Che planes had started the flight, or whether two had remained on the African coast.
 Conflicting reports that confused the two machines forced down in the Atlantic with the two that crashed at Bolama added to the un- certainty of the situatio. First news of the fatal accidents was cabled by the United Press correspondent at Bolama early yesterday.
 Bolama, Portuguese Guinea, Jan. S.-(UP).-No trace of the bodies of four Italian aviators who were burned to death when their seaplane crashed after taking off for Natal could be found to-day. The waters into which the machine fell are in- tested with sharks.
 The accident occurred off bank of white sand, Areia Branca. about two miles from Bolama. Innumer- able pieces of wreckage were wash ed up on the sand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
NOTICE! Public Health Regulation. Wood Alcohol Regulation.

Section |. The word "person" as herein used shall mean and include natural persons, firm, associations, cO-partnerships and corporations. Section 2s-NO. person shall sell, offer for sale, give away, deal in, or supply, or have in his or her possess sion with intent to sell, offer for sale. give away, deal in, or supply, any | article of food or drink or medicinal or toilet preparation intended for hu- man use internally or externally, which contain any wood alcohol, otherwis known as methanol. whether derived from the destruc- tive distillation of wood. synthesis or gases or other processes. what ever may be the name or trade mark under or by which the said wood alcohol shall be called or known. Section ,. No person shall sell, offer for sale, give away, deal in sup ply or have in his possession with intent to sell, offer for sale, give away. deal in or supply any com pound, mixture or preparation what | soever, for use as an anti-freeze agent in automobile radiators which wood alcohol, otherwise known as methanol, methyl alcohol or wood naphtha, whether derived from the destructive distillation of wood, syn thesis of gases or other processes. whatever may be the name or trade mark under or by which any such compound, mixture or preparation shall be called or known.
 Section 4.-No persons shall sell, offer for sale, give away, deal in or supply or have in his or her possess sion with intent to sell. offer for sale, give away, deal in. or supply, any wood alcohol, otherwise known as methanol, methyl alcohol or wood naphtha. whether derived from the destructive distiilation of wood, sym thesis of gases or other processes, whatever may be the name or trade mark under or by which the said wood alcohol shall be called or known, unless the container in which the same is sold. offered for sale, giv- en away, dealt in, or supplied, shall bear q notice containing the follow ing devise and words conspicuously printed or stenciled thereon in red color on white, viz:
 SKULL AND CROSSBONES DEADLY POISON
 WOOD ALCOHOL
 WARNING.r-Wood alcohol (Meth-
 anol. methyl alcohol or wood
 naphtha) is' extremely poisonous
 and may cause blindness or death
 If it enters the body through the
 mouth, by skin absorption, or by
 inhalation of vapors.
 Section 5. Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $50,or by i'm prisonment for not less than 10 (ten) days nor more than sixty (60) days, or by both such fine and imprison- ment.
 Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon it's passage.
 Passed by the Board of Commis- sioners of Public Health, December 30, 1930t
 AtteSt:..
 EDWARD E. O'DONNELL,
 ...'@ City Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
NOTICE

The following is an ordinance concerning the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks in the public streets of the City of Waterbury. passed by the Board of Aldermen March 5. 1900.
 The owner. tenant, occupant or any person having the care of any land or buildings fronting on any street or public place in said city where there is any paved sidewalk. shall, after the cessation of any storm of snov. ice or sleet. if in the day time. within four hours. and if the night time. before 9 o'clock In the forenoon succeeding. cause the same to be removed from such pa ved sidewalk. and, If the same cannot be wholly removed. shall sprinkle thereon sand or other prop. CT substance. 70 that such paved sidewalk shall be safe for travel and in default thereof shall forfeit and pay a penalty of two dollars: and for each and every hour there- after that the same shall remain on such paved sidewalk or such paved sidewal:: shall be unsafe for travel such owne.. tenant. occupant or other person shall forfeit ana pay further penalty of two dollars. After expiration of the time limited as aforesaid for removing such snow. ice or sleet. it shall be and continue to be a lien and real incun hrance Tn favor of said city and upon. sucn land or buildings: and it shall he the duty of the Superintendent of Streets to cause a cirtificate of Hen there for to be recorded within sixty days thereafter. unless such expense shall have been previously paid, The pro visions of this section shall apply to the falling of snow from any build ing. and also to any footway or side. walk on any bridge spanning any railroad in said city,
 1-5-G-7-8-9-10-31-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
The Classified Section-Buy And Sell Here

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court. January 3rd, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Mary Costello Daily, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District. deceased.
 The Court ot Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof tor the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time. will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- diate payment to
 MARTHA NJ. DAILY, 1-5-3t Administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
NOTICE
Public Health Regulation. Ethyl Gas Regulation.

Each filling station shall keep prominently displayed on each pump which delivers motor fuel containing tetraethyl lead. a sign or signs reading as follows:
 POISON
 CONTAINS "(TetraethyD and Is to be Used as Motor fuel only, Not for cleaning or any other use. Avoid Spilling." The printed matter on the sign. not counting the enclosing border. shall measure approximately 1-2 inches wide by 1-2 inches high. The first and second lines (Poison 3-4 of an inch high. the third Lead) in letters 1 inch high, and the remainder in letters 7-16 of an inch high. All words of the sign shall be kept clear and prominent the entire sign to be within the linn its of 5 feet and 4 feet above the ground level. Such a sign shall be maintained on the face of each side of the pump at which delivery could be made.
 Suitable leaflets shall be available for distributions on request at all filling stations where ethyl gasoline Is sold. These leaflets shall describe the possible dangers and precautions to be taken in the use of ethyl gas oline.
 Containers of ethyl gasoline sold to consumers shall bear the follow ing label in such a position as to be plainly legible when the container Is opened.
 POISON CONTAINS
 LEAD
 "(TetraethyD and is to be Used as Motors fuel only. not for cleaning or any other use. Avoid Spilling." Passed and adopted bv the Boar1 of Commissioners of Public Health December l, 1880.
 Attest:
 EDWARD E. o'DoNNEL.L.
 City Clerk. ft-4.s1I LII
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
OFFICIAL NOTICE

Application having been made by Conn.,, for permission to change the name of the gas yacht, Eleanor III. official number 225965, and the full requirements of the law having been compiled with. the Commissioner of Navigation under date of December 23, 1880, has authorized the change of name to Evelyn c.
 ELWYN T. CLARF. l-6-4t Collector of Customs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock holders of The Merchants Trust Company will be held at the bank ing rooms of the Company, No. G5 Bank Street, Waterbury. Conn.,, on Tuesday, January 13, 1881, at 800 o'clock in the afternoon. for the purpose of electing a Board of Direc- tors and transacting any other busi- ness proper to come before the meet ing.
 .t LOUIS R. SCHICK, 1-G-3t. Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
NOTICE

Bids will be received by the State Highway Commissioner, 12 Washing ton Street. Hartford, Conn.,, until twelve o'clock noon, January 31, 1881. for tools and small equipment to be used by this Department dur ing the coming season.
 Lists may be obtained at the of fee of the Highway Commissioner, fdrtIord. Conn. 1-8-3t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-08
Money Loaned
'3h industrial l.0an
NEED MONEY QUICKLY? Cash Loans of $lO 10 $500
 Within "A hours

Small Monthly Repayments Youll be surprised how easily loan can be arranged. Our friendly and courteous service has helped many when they needed money quickly Come Tn. phone or write tor fuIi in. formation. There is no obligation. The only charge is three and one half per cent per month on unpatd amount of loan.
 BENEFICIAL LOAN SOCIETY
 Second Floor. Pritchard RIdg. l99 Bank St. Phone 2Gi3
 Waterbury. Conn.
 Room 24. Neary Building. 203 Church St. Phone 9l
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