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The Washington times., 1931-04-02

NEW FACILITIES INSTALLED
The Company expended ST., 1,643,416 in 1890 for
improvements on its own road and equipment IN
addition to the expenditure Of large Sums BY it's
leased and affiliated lines The net increase In the
Investment in Road and Equipment for the entire
Pennsylvania Railroad System was $o1,7oS,977.
The new suburban passenger terminal m the
business centre of Philadelphia under the Com
panys new Broad Street Station Building, and
the new goth Street Station, constituting the
first major step in the passenger terminal i'm
provements in Philadelphia, were opened; Broad
Street Station Building was opened; substantial
part of the new rail>water terminal at Jersey City
vas placed IN service; electric service was in
sugurated between Philadelphia and Norristown
and Philadelphia and Trenton, providing electric
service on all the Pennsylvania Railroads SubU>
ban lines in the Philadelp phia district.
Engine cab signals, providing the most modern
safety signal development, were installed between
Manhattan Transfer, N. J., and Washington, DC,
and between Altoona and Pittsburgh, making
total Of over 1880 miles of track equipped TOR
cab signal operation. Automatic block signals were
installed on ITO additional miles Of road, provd-
ing this form Of protection between practically
NEW EQUIPMENT
Important items of new equipment placed IN
service were: 1o5 passenger and freight loco
motives; = steel passenger and dining cars; a,362
steel box cars; 7o1 steel gondoa cars; Is steel horse
ears; = Diesel electric tug boats for New York
Harbor; % steam passenger tram cans were
eouipped with motors for electric service.
LARGE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
To orovide in advance improvements in facilities
and service required by changing industrial con-
dItons and by advances in the science Of transpor'
tation itself, the Pennsylvania Railroad is now
engaged On one Of its greatest Improvement pro
srsns involving an expenditure Of approximately
S17,, 100000. Instead Of taking four years aS
originally planned, the management has decided 10
epeed up the program and complete it m about
AZ wears, thus taking advantage Of low prices ct
materials increased efficiency Of labor, less inter"
ference from traffic, favorable cost Of money and
earlier resultant economics IN operation.
The program involves the use Of more than
10000 tons Of stee, purchase Of ago electric
locomotives, electrihcation of 30 passenger cars
and large outlay for labor which should help to
relieve unemployment Projects to be completed
are: Eectrihcation Of the remaining portions Of the
lines between New York and Washington: new
MIN station at West Philadelphia; new station
and other improvements at Newark, N. j. IN
eludine new bridges over the PsSsaic River; six
tracking the hne through Elizabeth, N. J.; con-
sErlction Of new hne around Trenton, N. j.
Including bridge over the Delaware River: i'm
rrovements at Baltimore, including grade crossing
removals and two new doubletrack tunnels.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Copyri0ht bp Public Led0es

was held this afternoon at o'clock from the home of his sister, Mrs Arthur Holmes, John street at . o'clock and at 2:30 o'clock from St Michael's Episcopal church. Serr- ices were conducted by the rector. Rev Arthur F. Lewis. The body was placed in the receiving vault in Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were Albert Clark, Joseph Doney. George Morgan, William Fenton. Joseph Shanley and Raymond St John.
 Church Helpers Birthday Party
 The twenty-second annual birth day party of the Church Helpers of St Michaeps Episcopal church will be held tomorrow evening in St Mic.tel's parish house. An enter tainment program will be rendered and refreshments will be served. A large birthday cake will feature the party.
 Altar Society Supper An old fashioned clam chowder supper will be served in the social rooms of St Francis school on nexr Friday from 5 o'clock in the evening until all have been served. The sup per is sponsored by the Altar Society of St Francis church and the pro- ceeds will go to parish charities. Wesleyan Professor to Speak Professor Frederick Slocum. di- rector of the Van Vleck observatory at Wesleyan university will be the forum speaker on next Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. Professor Slo- cum will speak on "Our Expanding Universe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
THE CONNECTICUT
 STATE HOSPITAL
Files Annual Report for Two Years With the
 General Assembly,
PLACE OVERCROWDED

The annual report of the Connec- ticut State Hospital at Middletown, filed with the general assembly con tains a vast amount of information pertaining to that institution. and shows that here as in most other places of the kind in Connecticut the institution is overcrowded.
 The total number of admissions for the biennium was 1,130. which is 24 less than during the previous biennial period. The total number discharged, transferred or died during the period was 1,0S3. which is less than the previous biennium. This would indicate that discharges, deaths and transfers just about equal admissions, the admissions be- ing but AZ in excess. The resident census at the end of the period was 2,934, or an increase of 52.
 This still leaves an overcrowding in the hospital of nearly 600, pa tients, and this overcrowding re- mains very serious handicap in the proper care and treatment of the patients. It continues to be nec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

At auction, South, the dealer, would open the bidding with one no trump. West should pass. If the North player were one of those who thought he should bid his best suit in reply to partners no trump, his declaration would be two spades. This satisfies South and the auction ing closes.
 The correct bidding at auction would be South to bid one no trump, for North to pass. If West were to show the heart suit, or East the diamond suit, South would go on with the no trump.
 At contract the correct bidding would be South two no trump, North three no trump, all pass.
 The Play
 Where the spade take-out was made by North, East's proper open ing is the king of diamonds. When he received the eight, an encourag- ing card, from his partner. he would continue with the ace, West, his partner. shows out by discarding the seven of hearts. East continues with the six of diamonds, which West trumps with the eight of spades. Vests proper return is the ace of hearts and when his partner piiyeu lIlc IlulHe, Iie continues WltH a small heart which East trumps with the seven of spades. East should then return the five of diamonds to assure himself of spade trick. If the dummy trumps | with the six spot, West will over trump with the ten and return an- other heart, which East would trump with the jack of spades. It can | readily be seen that North and South would take only six tricks | The declarer could save himself one trick by trumping with the king of spades, but he is still down one trick.
 At no trump, West opens the seven of hearts, which the declarer would win with the ten. He imme- dfately sets his spade suit by leading the ace. king and small spade, and | there is nothing the opponents can do but to stop him from making at least three odd-even four is not difficult.
 A no trump bid should mean ex- actly what . the words imply-that the hand has distributed strength and no biddable suit. Partner should not take out unless his distribution is such that he cannot play the hand at no trump or unless he feels that there are better possibilities of going game at suit declaration. ! Copyright. 1880, NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Bill Lawlor has been identified with the Seovi

Believe it Bill Lawor has been identified with the Seovi rolling mill past -four Bills foreman there the popular chiefs who told straw boss where he got off, He's still youngster of
 e and told he leads all the other rolling mers this respect contributing his genius the chimney of btumnou Bill has raised family Two of his with the cloth and know daughter teacher She frequent trbuto to Day by Day" while maeung high and normal schools So will kindly step forward I'll be glad pin the Tower medal of recognition Celtic chest Attaboy Bill you certainly all the eneomium might direction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

Dear Man in the I understand you also Day by Day Perhaps attached doggere what If it is with have been located in neighborng city for some months past Tall Tower Topics the bright exile An that sumpin truly yoursE F. V Medn Conn P S. If you should anything might send n fair using name The you did although used -de-pume Doen good) really mad for long long me CT m felt that about m sure it just slip glad glad and you find your poem by And that we friends must contribute a bit fquently-Ihe Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
1 NAUCATUCK Sanford Is Given
 Court Continuance
Believed Suffering From Nervous Ailment - No Ac.
 cidents on Highways Despite Bad Conditions

Dayton Sanford of Union City who was before the local court this
 morning on a charge of obtaining
 money under false pretenses was granted a continuance until May 4, and turned over to the custody of
 his counsel, Atty James P. Sweeney. Sanford was not in court and aft CT his counsel had requested the | continuance and explained the. cir
 cumstances, the continuance was granted. It is believed that the young
 man is suffering from nervous | disorder. He was taken into custody in Waterbury Friday after he had called on a number of business places, stating that he was a federal inspector and looking for counter felt bills. He informed the proprie- tors of the places that he found commercials and would take them along with him to turn them over
 to his chief in Hartford. None of
 the men parted with their money
 and Sanford was taken into custody.
 Later it was found that he had pro- cured a $5 bill which he stated was counterfeit from the proprietor of gasoline station on the New Ha- ven road, and failed to return it. The Waterbury authorities turned Sanford over to the local police for trial.
 Meeting of Democratic Women A meeting of the local branch Of
 the Federated Women's Democratic club will be held tomorrow night at o'clock in the town hall build- ing. All members are urged to at tended.
 To Install Officers
 Great Deputy Neita Fairbank of
 this borough will raise up the chiefs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
WAITING AT THE STATION
It's hard to scatter sunshine.
 Between life's tender rhymes, So hurry with the choo-choo. That leads to better times.
Cornueopia cuppings
Good evening.

Cornueopia euppinqs Shrieks, screams loud gufaws, unified sobs they all came Eagles hall this afternoon when A Rvbno Reporters tossed basketball the Terrible Typos their opponen Fur flew from gals the gallery brawn met brawn driving battle Arms whred like fails was terrific encounter Playing with the Chick Kelly Henry Bophy James Calvin George Casey and Joe Degnan In the lineup typos Frank Howard Frank Glhooey John Wrenn h. Heneb Abe Korkn Joe Sullivan Al Paris As for the see sporting pages tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Snapographs

Snapoqraphs Svener Dan Bowes tossing few amulets in the general Attorney Bill Carroll they do Fin stein Waterbury National bank Bill has he'll keep them for the Easter parade
 "The 1imd Soul.' We'll there's a chap parks Sam Kamer Grand the exact of negative this Not only physique but mannerisms as we'll His name-oh. doesn't Postmaster Cogove chping the days tdngs with of the box renters at the Wonder the depression has hung To Rent siqn em? Officer Hespt braving the Ides of February they Bank Grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Nicholas J. Romaniello, plumber, 'S9 Pilgrim avenue; Helen c. Police, factory employe, AS Inman avenue.
 Fredolf B. Mattson. carpenter, S7 Tudor street; Martha l.. Lundquist, domestic, 509 Willow street.
 James P. SharRey. conductor S3 Ives street; Catherine l.. Moriarty, housekeeper, Fl Ives street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

essary to utilize day rooms for dor mitories, and even then in many of the buildings to place beds so close together that proper cubic air space per patient is not possible, and the danger in case of fire in the build ings of old construction is likewise increased.
 The total number of patients dis charged in 1929 was SIS, and in 1880 the discharges numbered SIG. or total of 629. Of these, 272 were regarded as recovered and 205 as sufficiently improved to warrant leaving. In addition, 53 patients were discharged as without psy- chosis.
 There were 455 deaths, diseases of the cardiovascular system, tuber- culosis and pneumonia being the most prominent factors. There were 6 cases of sudden death, which were referred to the coroner. and all were found to be due to diseased condi- tiOnS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Howard Miller popular Scovte is still on the

Gossip Howard Miller. popular Scovlite is still on the sick list and friends daily his health Miss Jeanette Bell we'll known to practices her profession nurse at the New hospital Bill Harris found time to sneak before Community Hartford last week He also told them something Waerburys plan aid the joble At the Foemens minstrel show Saturday night there was vacant chair in Eddie Pegad member of the chorus who died after illness with pneumonia simple tribute but touching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

Editor Tall Tower Topics You asked night last week ba organization should that have read much about should be handled by the Veterans of Foreign Wars We have largest membership of of the soldier societies and auxiliary is very active The Foreign Wars much older than the American legion suppose this because it's slap at the American legion. We'll see-J D. R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
Popovers

Popovers Eddie Doan m told is fighting boxing cards around they he's coming along shape Attorney Klein of Lady Notnes devoted subjects Cayt never feels just right unless hs pufhng the weed Thanks good Wokcwy for leaving batch of tin foil at the Tower I'll that Bill Gillette gets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
On the toMn's nprrV-QO-rOund

On the Herb Smith has recovered from reent attack hitting his old stride again Dropped in at the Tower to say hello Gushing expected back the ob period of disqualification Cano Verro receiving sympathy countless friends He lost his mother and e within Thomas Murphy and daughter Joan who hay. able around and this will be welcome new; a friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09
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I am glad to learn the Ed is not alone

I am glad learn the Ed alone publ ession that he believes the siu really justies itself Several of readers have cala tell leey their and treasured for Bob Kamack of Waterbury best known yoaHg hS right merri with Friday night and frankly adnld Of the talkies have been disappointing him. In h analytical for which Bob noted he picked them focused atteofe be the talke the silent film. listened atntvey to Bob and o5 myself .ing in much of what he had ta' f going has dropped off in the who'll sire htnE mpo of laid door of the talkie She e verss in subject and that of other a3f necessary for the interview But sh hope she does The nations best the silent Chaplin film admit it ugion sted by the elulod industry Can the silent dam e back Ma fact. of the who have bee Alk claim that within the silent podueo l be Ri sr of the industry. They claim heaters os satisfy Fl build will have silent we'll dialos oyies fr al the greatest and time w how wheh
 Chaplin the rest who enjoy silent pes,rs right F wrong Anyway it's something nice to talk about "a r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-09

By VIM. F. MCKINNEY

secretary AmeFlCam BT1dgc IcaSuc.
 For some unknown reason, a great many beginners at auction bridge think that when partner opens the bidding with one no trump, they are required to bid their best suit. This is not according to any of the au- thorities on the game and an exam pie of how disastrous this type of bidding would work out is given in the following hand.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28
Old Fireman
Paints Picture
OF Future Fire

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 81 -
O.P0-It looks as though the fire
man of so or 100 years hence is
going to lead pretty drab eXis-
tence, if the opinions of Fire Chief
John G. Moran, who has just COM
pleted As years as a smoke-eater
are correct.
In his opinion there will be no
more shiny apparatus with. miles
of hose and wailing sirens, no thrill
ing rescues from burning buildings,
no sliding half dressed down a
brass rail on a cold winters morn
ing for a high-speed race to the
blaze.
Here is Chief Moran's concep-
ton Of a typical fire of the future;
Fire breaks out in an office build.
ing in which hundreds of men and
women are working. Huge fire
doors, operated automatically, close
off the room in which the blaze
is located while sInothering gasses
are released from sprinkler devices.
The fire is extinguished before it
has chance to gain headway. The
occupants of the building, secure
in the knowledge the structure is
completely fireproof, continue their
work.
There will be firemen, but they
will be white collar" workers who
will arrive leisurely after the fire
is over to check up loss and report
to headquarters.
Municipal regulations will force
incorporation of safety devices a
gainst fire in all buildings, Chief
Moran believes.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28
$2,O94.O7 In Fees
Collected In Last
Half Of January

PHOENIX, Ariz, Feb. 27 O.P)
The three departments of the
state corporation commission COL
lected fees totaling $2,094.07 dur
ing the last half of January. The
money was transferred to the state
treasurer.
Collection from the incorporation
division during the period we're 81
$50; investment, $634.O7, and the
insurance department $3.50.
With January collections complet-
ed, total revenue accruing to the
corporation commission through
collection of the various fees re-
quired by law amounts to $35, ,927.-
20 to date for the current fiscal
year which started July l, 1890.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28
CIVIL SERVICE EXAM

The u. S. Civil Service Commits
sion has announced an examination
for Aviation Engine Mechanic, Field
Service
For information in regard to the
requirements and the character of
the examination, and for applica-
ton blanks, apply promptly to
Jack Farmer, the Secretary, u. S..
Civil Service Board, Post Office,
City.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28
e.S067QE|
BY B. Coltman

Eleanor Des Saulles, a chemistry
student, came very near being bad
ly burned by some sulphuric acid
when an experiment on which she
was working, exploded. Mr.. Had
docks cool head is what saved her.
He poured some ammonia hydro
Xide on her burns and this neutral
lied the acid. She received no SER
ious injuries.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Ajo-Sites being considered for
construction of new National Hos
pital building.
Coolidge-L. E. Murphy, formerly
of Chandler, to open hay and feed
business in Williams building.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Phoenix-State highway depart
ment recently let contracts for paw
ing, construction of roads, bridges
and graveling in this state to en-
ploy 1000 men.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

State Highway Department plan
survey for proposed Improvements;
of highway between Globe and
Shawlo.
Lowell-Construction progressing
rapidly on erection of new schooa
building here.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

The basketball game that was to
be played Monday was postponed
and the 1881 basketball season came
to a close at the beginning Of this
week.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Lowell Construction progress
ing rapidly on new high school
building.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Holbrook - Joseph P. Gerwitz
took lease on New Hotel HolbrooE
from Col. M. E. Brewster Greene
Tucson -Publix and Fox thea
terS here's merged.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Several. members are already out
practicing track and many more
arc expected next week when the
official call is made by Coach Kerr.
There are high hopes of a state
Glass B championship this year and
the outlook is very good. All of last
years track team is back with the
exception Of Joe Sorrells. Among
them are CaliXtro, twice record
holder of the mile and half mile;
Karabias, mile and half mile; Ash
ford, who placed second in the
high jump last year; and Monter-
os who holds the record for the
hundred yard dash and who also
placed in the broad jump.
Nogales international., 1931-02-28

Preparations are now under way
on a play to be given by the
Science Club, in assembly. 1t has
to do with some scientists who are
stranded on an island. They are
to be killed but they beg for a
chance to show their worth. The
king grants this and then many
comical as well as interesting ex-
periments are done. In the end the
professor cures the kings youngest
daughter and is set free, he also
is given the kings eldest daughter
to marry. The play has about 20
characters and all are working hard.
It is hoped that they will be able
to give the play in the near fu-
ture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
NAUGATUCK
Veterans Organize
 New Post Here
State Commander Present for Ceremonies es-LegiOn to
 Entertain Cedarhurst Inmates

Shade of the high school was the principal speaker. He was intro- duced by President Harold E. Chit tenden, who is superintendent of scchools. Principal Slade intro- duced the honor students to the members of the Rotary.
 Funeral of Thomas Cawley
 The funeral of Thomas Cawley, who died Monday at his home, was held this morning from the house, 28 Olive street at 9 o'clock and from St Francis church at 9:30 o'clock where requiem high mass was celebrated. Burial was in St James cemetery.
 To Name Officers
 The annual meeting of the Con- gregational church will be held Friday night at o'clock daylight saving time in the Congregational parish house. Officers for the ensu- ing term will be elected at this meeting.
 Borough Court
 William Mancini of AZ Wood street, Waterbury, charged with op- erating car without an operators s license. had his case nolled in the borough court this morning on pay ment of costs in the case of $11.31. He was notified last Sunday to ap- pear in court by State Policeman William Murphy. John Kurzi of 4 Fuller street, Waterbury charged breach of the peace had his case continued for one week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

al as carpenters were able to build 1t. is one of the simplest of the national buildings. It's interior IS filled with a collection of products from pineapples to pearl oysters and the process of pearl growing. It IS regarded as the most interesting ex- hibit of the great exposition.
 Alaskan Exhibit
 The Alaskan building houses three exhibits showing methods of mining, rail and water transportation and operations in the fur and timber in- dustries. There Is collection of fishing implements which pictures the extent of the Alaskan salmon in- dustry. There are totem poles, dog sleds, and harness and outfits Of ex- plorers and seal hunters.
 Strangely contrasting are the trop- ical exhibits, such as illustrations Of the complete process of sugar mak- ing from the cane in the field to the coffee cup. which features the Ha- waiian exhibit. This group also shows pearl oysters in process of pearl making. Coffee and pineap- ples are shown growing.
 Models of San Juan Gate. San Juan harbor and famed Fl Morro castle feature the exhibit of Porto Rico.
 Blue Boards Castle Blue Boards castle IS the feature of the Virgin Islands display. Guam shows model native village and native clothing, including the grass dresses. The effects of tropical sani- tation are featured by Panama, which has been changed from a fever-stricken country during the French building of the canal, to the present-day healthy region. l The Philippines visualize the ad- vance of civilization under the Spanish and Americans. There was much interest shown in the native hat industry and in the displays of copra. rare woods, rubber and other island products. Samoa shows ceremonial weapons. native canoes. ! murals of native life and decora- ton of cocoanuts and palm leaves.
 The main American building looks like a well-regulated club house. A great great -granddaughter of Wash ingtoI is official hostess and wei ] comed visitors to-day.