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seems better. His tempera-
ture is lower, his pulse down
some. The doctor will be
pleased ="
One o'clock, 2 o'clock, 3
o'clock. Ross was doing in his
chair. his feet up on the
dresser.
At 4 o'clock. Phil's voice.
little stronger, called out.
Dee"
I'm here. right here. I'm
with you--"
Dee. who is that man over
there?" He was awake and
looking at Ross.
Dee hesitated. How could
she tell him Ross was de-
tective?
Tell him to-go-I want to
talk-with you-"
Ross was awake now. too,
alert. He had no intention
Of leaving and Dee knew it.
"He-has to stay. Phil.
Don's bother about him"
You're all right - aren't
you?"
Pine. Only get well. Phil"
"Im-better. Be feeling
grand tomorrow"
Somehow, Dee didn't know
why, she stopped then and
kissed Phil's white forehead.
He thanked her silently.
You're Sweet-Dee. Sweet.
You don't love me-yet you
come here-and help me"
Hush"
Where's Tony?"
"Tony's-Phil, won't you for
give him"
IT have-don't worry. I have
already"
The doctor entered then, sur
prised to hear his patient talk
ing. He approached the bed
quietly, and smiled at Dee.
You're a good influence,
Mrs. Curtis. Roche is better
there's more than a chance"
Then why can't I question
him now, doctor?" Ross asked
coming up to the bed.
The doctor frowned. wait
until morning. That's better"
Question me?" Phil had
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INSTALMENT IS

The blind was half way up
and through the window came
the cold winter sunshine, There
was q patch of it on the high
white iron narrow bed on the
clean linoleum.covered floor.
Dee tiptoed over to the bed.
Phil was there, a Phil she hard
ly recognized. his face was so
pale and thin and gaunt.. His
eyes were closed and his head
lay on pillow motionless, still
Phil" she breathed, half
sobbing. He was so changed,
not the Phil she knew. The
thing that Tony had done to
him came to her with greater,
more terrible force. Phil sick,
perhaps dying E. No E.
Phil" she whispered again
and her hands touched the cov-
ers helplessly.,
Phil, it's Dee"
His eyes fluttered as if they
wanted to open then were still.
Dee, Phil, Dee. I've come
TO you-" If only he would
look at her, see her. tell her
with his eyes that he forgave.
To have him lie there like this,
not knowing she was there, not
caring
Again the eyelids moved, and
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
The Marry
Go-Round
By Helen Rowland

An ounce Of propinquity is
worth q bushel of love letters.
Some people think the coun-
try is going to the dogs. but
others can still keep up the
payments on the car.
A husband is not like a hat:
You can always get another one,
Of course. but you can't keep
the old one on the shelf, just
in case you don't like the new
one.
Unhappy marriages are be-
coming so fashionable that q
really happy wife is almost
apologize when she admits
that she is perfectly contented
with her husband.
Two people never know how
much they love or hate each
other until they have to share
the same shower, the same
newspaper, and the same dollar
bill.
These open-faced beach shoes,
which all the women are wear
ing, convince one more than
ever that there are some things
in this world which simply
can't be glorified-such as a
frog, a bald head, and the
human toe.
Marriage is no disgrace and,
vet, when the average man con-
feSses to an attractive woman
that he is married, he acts as
apologetic about it as though
he were confessing to wooden
leg or spot on his character.
There is book which tells
20 ways to catch a wife, but it
doesn't mention ONE way to
"uncatch" her.
Real love is founded on
mutual admiration and trust
and sympathy. You'll find a
lot of tin novels.
Beware of the love-moth. This
is the time of year when
single man should keep his
heart on ice and a married
woman should put her vanity
away in cold storage.
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went to her lips. Dee knew.
She mustn't say too much.
Phil saw the nurse, too,
probably for the first time.
Then the man standing at
Dee's side.
"Tell-them-to GO" he
murmured half audibly. The
effort of talking had been
great. His eyes closed again.
The nurse consulted Rose.
He shook his head. He must
stay. However, he drew
farther back. as did the nurse,
and Dee was left at the bed
side.
Come closer" Dee bent
over and took his hand. strok-
ing it lightly. Anything she
could do, anything II
he would only live.
His eyes opened, and again
the hint Of a smile trembled
on his lips.
I'm sorry-Dee-sorry. but
everything-will be all right
won't it?"
Yes" She must answer
him. Let him. Let him know.
Reassure him. Yes. Phil, if
you'll only get we'll"
Il will-if you'll stay-here
with-me-talk TOME" His
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heard, and looked rather puz-
Zled.
Question me?" he asked
again. looking from Dee to the
physician.
To BE Questioned
The police want to question
you. Roche. but that'll keep un-
til morning. You won't need to
worry about it now"
"Police!"
Eyes, police; but don't worry
about it now, and If you're not
strong enough to talk in the
morning, we'll put it off an
other day"
PhiPs eyes sought Dee's. She
tried to answer his silent ques-
tion calmly. Her eyes faltered
and fell. Phil's closed. and
apparently he was asleep, ex-
hausted by the strength he had
exerted.
Ross took up his hat, and
brought Dee her things. She
was losth to put them on, but
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voice trailed away into moth
ing, and the nurse hurried up.
You'll have to 60 now, Mrs.
Curtis, I'm afraid"
mo" Phil has understood.
"She's-going-to stay"
The nurse looked helplessly
at Ross. Would you let her
stay awhile, if I called the
doctor? Mr.. Roch seems
better. 1t might help to have
here here"
Ross nodded. He didn't
relish spending the day in q
sick room. but if it had to
be, it had to. He watched
the nurse ring a bell silently,
then go to the door, and whis-
per something to the nurse
who came in answer to her
ring. In a few minutes the
doctor entered.
L want Mrs. Curtis to stay"
the doctor announced softly,
consulting Ross. "Roche's
pulse is down-there might be
a chance if she stayed. T was
afraid she might excite him,
but she hasn't. The heart ac-
ton is better, more hopeful"
Ross agreed, and tossed his
hat on the dresser. Taking a
paper from his pocket. he sat
down in a chair. and started
to read. The nurse looked at
him querulously. and then the
doctor, who shook his head
affirmatively.
The remainder of the morn.
ing the room was silent. ex-
cept for the nurse tiptoeing
around, taking Phils tempera-
ture, doing little things for
him. At noon she brought in
a lunch for Dee. who waved
it away. No matter, Ross ate
it, and demanded more.
Phil was sleeping quietly,
and now and then the nurse
smiled at the girl who was
holding his hand. A kind, COM
forting smile with hope in it,
appreciation.
You've done what we
haven't been able to in the
few hours you've been here.
Mrs. Curtis. He's resting
much more quietly. and he
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
By ROB EDEN
Diet and
Health
BY DIR. Logan CIendening


The growth of the skeleton
from infancy to adult life is
one of the most amazing adap-
tations in nature. The bones
are not only rigid organs, but
they must retain a definite
shape to perform their func.
tions. Once formed they do
not change size or shape. ex-
cept when injured (as by frac-
ture) or in the presence of
few very rare diseases. Yet
every bone must increase sew
eral times in length and size
between infancy and adult life.
Natures Method
Nature does this by keeping a
large part Of the bones in the
form Of cartilage until growth
is completed. In the long bones
the cartilage is at the end of
the bone. The wrists, ankles,
knees, elbows, hips and shoul-
ders are, therefore, soft during
the years of childhood. It is
in these places that growth
occurs. While in the cartil-
aginouS state these ends of the
long bones are called the cpl
physes. In injuries during
childhood, instead of fractures
resulting. there may be only
separation of an epiphysis.
Solid bone formation is not
complete until after the four
teenth or fifteenth year in the
bones of the extremities. Not
until the age of % to Is is the
entire skeleton completely ossi-
fled as in the adult form. Parts
Of the ribs are cartilaginous
until old age. allowing for flex-
ibility in the movements of
the chest during variations in
breathing.
The spine Of the infant and
child is particularly flexible.
1t does not have the curves
present in the adult spine. An
infant seated on the floor will
show a gradual rounding of
the back without the inward
bend in the lower part Of the
back. which makes the adult
back so much stiffer and less
movable.
Watch Baby'S Teeth
Be good to the baby's second
set Of teeth. Remember that
the first of the permanent set
to come in are the back teeth
the molars. The come in
during the sixth year. Do not
make the mistake of supposing
they are the last of the first
set and for that reason allow
them to decay.
The two front teeth come in
during the sixth or seventh
year. The rest up to the twelfth
year, except for the very last of
all which may not appear until
complete wisdom is attained.
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Dee, and she flung herself in
Dennis arms.
Dennis" ........'.
"Dee-darling I came up by
plane from Los Angeles. Only
got your telegram yesterday
morning"
She was in his arms. hug
ging him with all her strength,
crying because he was here.
Dennis. There we're tears in
his blue eyes. too. He was
whispering comforting words as
he held her to him. Words
she had been waiting for,
words she was longing for.
Dennis was here now-every-
thing would be all right.
(TO Be COntinUedD
Copyright by The ReIT SNndi"ste)
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New York-that neat skull with a smart
permanent and an Agnes hat in a taxi
and another neat skull-but masculine
with sunburnt hair and a ten-galIon SOM
brero looking thoughtfulIy up at you from
a New Mexican station platform. The
youthful head; the oldster; the feminine
sconce and the head piece of the man; the
heads of the plain and the beautiful; if we
could see inside them into a sun-parlour
what surprises! what griefs to pity! what
loyalties to respect! what dark thoughts to
flee from! what featherlight ones to grin
at a jazz tune singing itself and
over alongside the treasured memory of a
The Washington times., 1931-07-29

beloved dead face! "Will the cheque
come today? l bet any thing I've got a
run in my stocking. l mustn't forget the
Holland 'rusks. What a clever fellow
Paul Revere was, did no end of things
beside ride a horse. | WONDER who
killed that poor Starr Faithful. Is this
my station l. wonder? How big am |
beside the last and biggest wheel of the
cosmic scheme? Where on earth did |
spend that ten dollars? Mother-Mother,
will ever stop missing you ="
Mixed thoughts such these in many
heads; do not we all think much in this
broken way?
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this time opened. She leaned
over to be closer to him.
Dee" his lips said, although
not a sound came from them.
He was looking at her weakly,
and a faint smile touched his
face.
Phil" He knew her, knew
ahe was there. He was con-
scious!
The nurse moved nearer the
bed. and peered down at her
patient. A warning finger
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
What Do You
Know?

Answers To Today's Test
Questions On Editorial Page
/, False-of the Constitution.
2. True. 3. False-mounds of
sand. 4. False-"The Vicar of
Wakefield. 5. False King
Canute. 6. alse-te term of
James Monroe. 7. True. 8.
FalSe-young hen. 9. False
through Green Mountains. 10.
True. II. Civil. II. "Ivanhoe.
13. Twist. IA. Sofa.
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
LOVE BLIND
Story Of a GirIWhoLoved
Life and Adventure
BY ROB EDEN
The Story Thus Far

Dee Bradley pretty girl Of 49, meets and Tony Cur
It's carefre handsome fellow Tony caught boot
egging fined $500 which from Phil
Roche her former lover Phil calls her deliver letter
fit jealousy Phil held
for attempted father Dennis
1T Dee under guard to the hospital to Phil
NoU Continue
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
Your RuIinq
Star
By William Shwader
THE YEAR AHEAD
For Those Born
July 80

The coming year will bring a
rather prosperous period, to-
gether with important changes
for the better. The health will
be good. and if the person has
been sick improvement may be
looked for. Things will take a
decided turn for the hetter-a
good year socially and finan-
cially. Guard health and use
general caution during October
1914, January Gil, 1927; avoid
quarrels, accidents, ETC.. during
September 20-27, December 2O-22.
A child born today will have
many enviable qualities and will
be Of kind and generous dis
position. His mental abilities
will be we'll balanced and lead
him to a successful career.
TendeicieS for tomorrow: A
day during which great cauJion
is quite essential. There arc
strong tendencies toward fraud
and trickery and financial trans
actions should be we'll guarded
during that inauspicious time.
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What do little xirls think of? You'd
be surprised Of course.
Well, you would be surprised if you
knew what goes on in many a head you
are looking mildly at besides that of
young sirl-this meek and mediocre head
with the tight wad of hair and the gram
motherly hat-that one with dyed hair and
unhappy eyes-this one with liquid Italian
eyes under n dove-grey fedora above a
scarlet neektie-yet another fresh and
young, with tn. shining eyes and hair of an
infant and the cheek of n cherub-this
old one bent and grey, looking with faded
blue aYea at the auper.modern skY.line of
The Washington times., 1931-07-29
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meIIower fovor- subtIy blended by
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Choose your fovorite Of the three
different flovors-eoch suits a differ
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confection drink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
Workshop Play By
 the Little Theatre
Granny Maumee Presented Last Night at Elks'
 Hall

Members of the Little Theater of Waterbury were present last night at the second Workshop pro- duction presented by the association at Elks' hall. The affair proved en- tertaining as well as instructive and the large audience was pleased with the efforts of the members. The principal feature was a one-act ne- gro drama by Ridgely Terrence Granny Maumee". This was di- rected by Mrs A. T. Gilyard who also played Granny.
 Other features were monologues by Howard F. Tracy, and a demon- stration in the art of makeup by MT and Mrs s. P. Castle, whose skill in that line of theater production has been noted in all previous Little Theater plays. In their demonstra- tion last night Mrs Bonnet Bronson and Miss Helen Schoeni, director of the Little Theater, were subjects. The former was made up Straight" in contrast to the character makeup in the plays she has appeared in. Miss Schoeni was made up to repre- sent Shylock.
 In the three character negro drama there appeared in addition to Mrs Gilyard. Mrs H. J. Stettbac- her and Mrs Richard Bayard as Pearl and Sophia respectively. The play was presented with settings made by the members and included some excellent properties which were lent through the courtesy of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
PANDEMIC OF COLDS CUTS TEACHING STAFF
CENTURY CLUB AT HOTEL WATERBURY Installed Officers and Made
 Plans for Annual Din-
 ner on February 7 A BUSINESS MEETING

The Century club at dinner meeting last evening in the Matta- tuck room of the Hotel Waterbury formally installed its newly elected officers and made plans for it's annual dinner-dance to be held on Satur- day evening, February 7th.
 Attorney John Membrino was formally installed last evening as president of the club. Others induct- ed were: vice president, Carmen G.. Vincent R. Mole; treasurer, Roland Ruggiero; recording secretary, Ern- est A. Manganaro; financial secre- tary, Leo Ruggiero; chairman of publicity committee, Frank Imbimbo sergeant at arms, Michael Monzillo
 Charles E. Manganaro is chairma n of the board of directors. Other members of the board are Al Demenske, George Hinman, Thad- deus Stoddard and Anthony Bian- cardi. Entertainment was provided at the meeting by Louis De Negri. who played several accordion selec- tions.
 A business meeting followed the installation ceremonies. The dinner dance will be held in the Rainbow room of the Hotel Waterbury. Brinkman's orchestra providing the music for dancing. Several profess sional acts of vaudeville will be pre- scented that evening. The committee of arrangements consists of Charles F. Marganaro, chairman. James Di- Rienzo, Dr P. R. DiNicola and Louis RuzzO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27

ary 2Sth. Immediately after the conclusion of the shoot the total score will be telegraphed and on March l, targets. properly signed, and score of each competitor by in dividual stage and total score will be mailed to the national director.
 A commissioned officer of the or reserves will supervise the entire course of each team shoot. The course will be 50 feet 10 shots for record each in prone, sitting and standing position. Two sighting shots are permitted at each stage. The official N. R. A. 50 feet gallery targets will be used, two shots on each of the five record targets at each stage. The arms and ammuni- tion rule provide for any 22 cali her. metallic sights.
 The Paul V. McNutt national postal rifle match trophy goes to the American Legion and N. R. A. will provide medals for the first, second and third teams. National Rifle association rules and regulations will govern in all respects, the bull letin said, but N. R. A. member ship Is not condition precedent to participation in this match. The N. R. A. has scheduled several individ- ual and team matches, indoor and outdoor, 22 and 30 caliber, for legionnaire N. R. A. members.
 Further details may be obtained by addressing communications to Captain Charles R. Sargent, U. s. A., D. O. L., State Armory. Hart ford, Connecticut or Department Chairman, Harry Schwolsky. IS Asylum street, Hartford, Connecti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
Joint Meeting
 in Pythian Hall
Nelson Thomas Installed Officers of Three Lodges
 Last Night

Judge William F. Thoms was one of the speakers at the joint installa- ton service in which Deputy Grand Chancellor Nelson Thomas installed officers of three Knights of Pythias lodges in a session held in Pythian hall last evening. The officers of the lodges follow: Theodore Roosevelt lodge-Chancellor commander, Louis Franken; vice chancellor, sherman Griner; prelate, Nat Schalman; mas- ter of work, Atty Maurice Gruskay; keeper of records and seals, Harry Frank; master of finance, William Schnee; master of eXchequer, Ed ward Goldberg; master-at-arms, Leo Blumen; inner guard, Albert Rosen; outer guard, Al Lapin; ard trustee for three years, Dr Sol V. ',urg.
 Comstock lodge-Chancc. Or com mander, Howard Simons; vice chan cellor, George Mausolf; prelate, Robert l.. Goodenough; master-at- arms, Frank Wilson; keeper of rec ords and seals, Leon l.. Hall; master of finance, Nelson l. Thomas; maste of exchequer, Walter L. Scott; mas ter of work. Victor Wyerman; inner guadr, Frank Beebe; outer guard, Charles Johnson; and trustee for three years.
 Speedwell lodge-Chancellor com mander, George J. Chandler; vice. commander, David Goldberg; vice. commander, David Goldberg; pre- late, H. D. Hollis; master of work, Benjamin A. Hahn: keeper of rec ords and seals, James A. Garside; master of finance, Frank N. Treat; master of exchequer, Edward B. Condit: master-at-arms, Charlse Loeffler; inner guard, John R. Mier; outer guard, David L. Colman; trus- tee for three years, Ransford R. Harrison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
Stubborn Coughs
 Ended by Recipe,
 Mixed at Home

Here is the famous old recipe which millions of housewives have found to be the most dependable means of break ing up stubborn, lingering cough. It takes but a moment to prepare and costs little, but it gives real relief even for those dreaded coughs that follow severe cold epidemics.
 From any druggist, get 21a ounces of Pinex, pour 1t into pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain granulated sugar syrup or strained honey. Thus you make a full pint of better remedy than you could buy ready-made for three times the cost. It never spoils and tastes 50 good that even children like 1t.
 Not only does this simple mixture soothe and heal the unframed throat membranes with surprising ease, but also it is absorbed into the blood, and acts directly upon the bronchial tubes, thus aiding the whole system in throw ing of the cough. It loosens the germ laden phlegm and eases chest soreness in way that is really astonishing.
 Pinex is highly concentrated com pound of genuine Norway Pine, con- taining the active agent of creOsote, in a refined, palatable form. Nothing known in medicine is more helpful in cases of distressing coughs, chest colds, and bronchial troubles.
 Do not accept substitute for Pinex. It Is guaranteed to give prompt relief or ns0ney refunded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
United Order of
 The Golden Cross

This evening, in Workmen's hall, officers of the Mattatuck command cry, United Order of the Golden Cross, will be installed. They follow: Noble commander, George Horn becker; vice noble commander, Miss Maude Munsoh: worthy herald, John c. Kolenbrander; worthy prelate Mrs. Alice Hornbeckcr: recording secretary, Mrs. Carolyn Pensel; financial secretary. Miss Florence Munson; treasurer, Edward l.. Tut tie: past noble commander, Mrs Oliver Mclean; warden of the inner gate, Mrs. Leah Faulkner; warden of the outer gate, Lester Brown.
 The delegates to the grand com mandery are: George Hornbecker and Harold Manville. The trustees are: Mrs. May Manville, Mrs. Grace Hadley, and Lester Brown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-27
Rifle Match For
 American Legion
State Posts to Compete in National Event Which Will Be
 Conducted in February

Hartford, Conn, Jan 27.-One of the most interesting phases of the 1881 craftsmanship program of the American Legion will be the Ma tional Postal team match for posses sion of the Paul V. McNutt trophy. Plans for the match are outlined in bulletin recently sent out from department headquarters here by Harry Schwolsky, department marksmanship chairman.
 The teams will be composed Of six shooters, one alternate and cap tain, all members of the legion post which sponsors the team. The de- partment championship post team will be selected on or before Febru- ary 10th by comparative score elimination matches or series of competitions, as the department craftsmanship chairman may di- rect. Members of team entered in any department elimination match cannot be changed or substituted in a later department or the national match except in event of death, dis ability or removal from depart ment. No legionnaire can shoot on more than one team during one sea- sons competition.
 Not later than February 18th the department chairman will report to the national director the depart ment championship team by name, home station, number names of com petitors, and will accompany same with certificate of eligibility of each member of the team. He vii! also report by name and location the teams which engaged in the elim- ination matches. The national match will be fired on the home range of each department cham pionship team on Saturday, Febru-