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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
GOVERNMENT TO HONOR MAX MRJASSOFF7
RAIL POLICEMEN
 TALK ON SAFETY
z7O,538 Children Told the Danger of Trespassing
 on Railroad Tracks
800 SCHOOLS VISITED

During the past seven years url-
 der the supervision of Chief J. R.
 McMahon, members of the New Haven railroads police depart ment have addressed on matters of
 safety 270,538 children in 523 schools throughout the railroads territory in Connecticut, Massa-
 cvhusetts, Rhode Island and West
 chester County, New York. The railroad police have this. duty in addition to it's pursuit of the other
 duties of state and municipal po- lice with respect to the railroad S property and it's patrons.
 This activity among the school
 children is assigned to the railroad police, since it is properly one of its functions to prevent trespass- ing on railroad property with the aim of saving lives and few will
 dispute the fact that the railroad is a dangerous place for unauth-- orized persons to be. The New
 Haven railroad police department strikes right at the root of this trespassing evil by educating the children in the public schools a. gainst the dangers 1t involves. The rail police do not consider their duty with respect to trespassing completed when they display watch fulness and issue warnings to those found on or near the tracks. There fore, this plan of safety education in the schools was adopted. Children, not realizing the ser- iousness of the dangers to be en- countered on the tracks, are more prone to trespass on and. across them than adults. A short run over the rails is much more invit- ing to the juvenile than the safe
 walk over nearby bridge. More
 over, habits of this type formed
 in childhood are likely to be con- tinued in later years, so that by
 proper early education the rail
 police are likewise saving lives in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Foresters Survey
 Committee Here
Meet This Afternoon to Discuss Matters of State
 Importance to Order

members the results of the study made by the survey committee. The personnel of the committee in addition to Grand Chief Ranger McGowan and Past Grand Chief Ranger Dunlavey includes, George P. Sullivan, former mayor o1 Derby; James J. Walsh of Meri- den, former chairman of the state democratic central committee
 John G. Fitzgerald of Ansoniai Peter J. Cavanaugh of Torrington; Frank H. Barrett, Hartford; John IF. Dacey, Bridgeport; Harry w Streck, Bridgeport; Fred R. Can- field, Bridgeport; John Mooney Norwalk; O. Lambert Lord. New Britain; Henry Congdon, Norwich Matthew J. Meskell. New Britain; Louis F. Brandely, Waterbury and Thomas O'Loughlin, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
MISSING WOODBURY BOY RETURNED TO HIS HOME

son of Rev and Mrs Floyd Appleton of Woodbury, who has been miss ing from his home for two days returned last evening. The police of this city had been asked to look for the young man. The lad dis. appeared last Thursday afternoon while on a shopping trip here with his mother. The only motive fol the young mans actions is that he didn't wish to return to school and decided to go away. He changed his mind after two days of wan- dering about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
TROLLEY ASSN
 5OTH BIRTHDAY
To Be Celebrated in COn- junction With Annual
 Convention Sept 20
FIRST MEETING 1882

Representatives of the Connecti- cut company will join with those of street railway and bus trans portation companies throughout America in honoring the tiftieth an- niversary of the founding of the American Electric Railway associa- tion when that organization com pletes it's half cycle of annual conventions at Atlantic City from September 26 to October 2. The first meeting was held in Boston in 1882. It was attended only by horse car men, but from it grew the association which now em- braces most of the local transit lines in the United States.
 The object of the association as outlined in the preamble of it's first constitution read as follows: "the acquisition of experimental, statis- tical and scientific knowledge re- lating to the construction, equip ment and operation of street rail- ways, and the diffusion of this knowledge with the view of in- creasing the accommodation of pas sengers, improving the service and reducing its cost; the establish ment and maintainence of spirit of fraternity among the members by social intercourse, and the en- couragement of cordial and friend
 y relations between the roads and the public.'
 Through all the years that have
 ntervened the principles as laid down at the meeting of the pion eers have varied but little and sue ceeding generations of street rail- way men have carried on the tra- ditions of converting yearly and ex- changing ideas which will benefit the industry in general. The forty nine meetings already held have created extensive improvements in street railway operation and have brought many changes which have promoted the convenience and comfort of trolley and bus patrons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
TO REMAIN OPEN
 THIS FALL
Blue Spruce Inn to Stay Open Until After
 Thanksgiving

Harry Barrio, proprietor of the Blue Spruce Inn at Bantam Lake made the announcement to-day that his Inn will remain open this year until after Thanksgiving. The fall of the year is such a delight full time of year and Bantam being an easy run from Waterbury nu- merous patrons will be pleased to hear this news. During the fall season special attention will be given to wedding parties and ban
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Harrison Will
 Attend Farley
Superintendent of Parks to Sit in at Toronto Sessions
 of Institute

Superintendent of Parks Irving w. Harrison will combine his an- nual vacation with a visit to To- ronta, Canada, and will attend the annual convention of the American Institute of Park Executives to take place from September 28 to Octo- Der 1. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Harrison.
 A series of conferences, round table discussions and visits to neighboring parks will be included in the general programs with a number of good talks scheduled.
 Supt. Harrison attends the con- vention each year and has gone as far west as California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19
Call 75 Jurors
 For Wright Trial
Report Tuesday Morning When Murder Panel Will Be
 Drawn

Leslie D. Wheeler. Wallingford, Albert Mckenzie, c. O. Young. West Haven, Albert E. Alen, AL bert Funk. Philando Armstrong, Thomas J. Morrisey, Joseph E.. Southerton. Wallingford, John Downey, ST, Charles H. Nearing, Miles oddly, John P. Stevenson Wolcott: George Hayward, William Durkee, Charles Futile. Wood bridge: William Schilf, Herbert B. Hubbell, Clarence Beisiegel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

serve to make switchboard opera ton more difficult through the ere ation of "peak loads," due to the fact that people make more use of their telephones immediately following storms than normally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

uuets and as usual steak and chicken dinners as well as a la carte service will be in order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-19

missioners may attend the meet ing.
 In a letter to Superintendent Mclean, Mayor Adams assures that all delegates and visitors will be cordially welcome, but if they are from Waterbury, there will be spe- ciai features to the reception.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

Night air mail between Berlin and London just has been resumed.
 Egypt is to have air taxis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

West Point, New York, May - Graduation exercises at the U. 5. Military Academy here will be held on June 11th this year. according to instructions just issued by Major General William R. Smith, superin- tendent. Tentative programs for the week include full dress parades each evening starting Sunday. June 7th, gymnasium exercises. an ath- letic review, an equitation demon. stration in the Riding hall. alumni exercises and culminate with the distribution of diplomas on Thurs day morning, June 11th, at the base of Battle Monument on historic Trophy Point.
 Included in the graduating class are cadets from forty five states, the District of Columbia, Porto Rico, |, Hawaii and the Philippine Islands. The states of Idaho, New Hampshire and New Mexico have no represen- tatives in the class. 4
 The class of 297 cadets came from the following states: Alabama, four; Arizona, one; Arkansas, three; Cal ifornia. thirteen; Colorado. one; Connecticut, five Presidents of New Haven, Norwich, Bridgeport. New Britain, and Stony Creek); Della ware, one: District of Columbia
 thirteen; Florida, five: Georgia. nine; Hawaii, one: Illinois. sixteen; Indiana, five; Iowa, four; Kansas. eleven; Kentucky, seven; Louisiana. three; Maine, five: Maryland, six; Massachusetts. nine: Michigan, five: Minnesota. eight; Mississippi, five; Missouri, eight Montana. four: Ne vada, one: Nebraska. two: New ter sey, seven; New York. forty: North Carolina, three; North Dakota. two; ohio, seven; Oklahoma. two; Ore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Plea For Better
 Mother 5 Day
Nations Leading CIergynen Appeal for Further 0hsef
 ance Than UsuaI Custom of Past Years

Monsignor Michael ]. E.avelle, Rev S. Parkes Cadman and Rabbi D. deSOia Pool are members of a c0in-
 mittee of clergymen who are ap- pealing to the country for what they term "A better observance of
 Mothers Day. this year.
 They have Issued in joint mani- festo, to the churches of America in
 which they point to the important part which the churches have had in establishing the End Sunday in May
 in our national calendar as Mothers
 Day and encourage the preservation
 of the many beautiful customs
 which have developed around it.
 But as we approach Mothers
 Day this year." the statement con-
 tinues, i've face somewhat new situation. Possibly never before have we had in our cities and .commun- ities so many mothers and depend
 ent children who, because of unem-
 ployment and financial depression,
 lack the comforts and necessities of
 life. They constitute call for ap-
 piled religion.
 ''The suggestion has been made in this years observance, in, addition
 to the custom prevailing in previous
 years of sending tokens of love to
 our own mothers, if they are living,
 that we honor them by making fur
 ther provision for the material needs of those mothers who are without able-bodied sons and daughters upon whom they can depend. Many of our church members who are no longer able to send fiow- CTS or other tokens to their own mothers who have passed beyond the reach of personal ministry, may welcome the opportunity of honor ling the memory of their mother by doing for other mothers that which their mother would do if living. "To encourage this practical min- istry. a national committee, spon- sored by the Golden Rule Founda- tion, and known as The Golden Rule Mothers Fund Committee. has been formed to cooperate with churches and other organizations in the de- velopment of Better Observance of Mothers Day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Annual Meeting
 Held Y Yesterday

] .t a z l l.
 Oficers elected at the annual meeting of the Bunker Hill Parent Teachers association held yesterday afternoon at the school auditorium follow: President. Mrs William E. Harrisony vice president, Miss Esther Fox; secretary Mrs Harold Braman; and treasurer, Mrs James Br0phy. The nominating committee was com posed of Mrs Robert Thursfield, Mrs Theron Farnham. and Mrs William Finnan. ls
 Mrs Harrison appointed the fol- lowing committee chairmen: Ways and means. Mrs Marguerite Larson: program, Mrs Richard Fisher and books. Mrs George Mannell.
 A book and a bouquet were pro- scented to Miss Father Fox. retiring president. who held the position for four years. Mrs George Manneli made the presentation speech z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

It is a land of cremation, for the soul of him whose body is not burned is supposed to go to hell, where it slaves forever for a dog faced god. When monarch is cremated, great sums are sex- pended for the funeral pyre, prayer towers and pavilions for the royal mourners, foreign dip- lomats and local officialdom. It is an elaborate cermony
 es& sa
 Tn the time of King Mongut, grandfather of Prajodhipok, the reigning monarch was so sacred that no one could remain in his presence except. on hands and knees. Mongut rode in a. golden sedan chair car ried on the shoulders of coolies. Prajadhipok has nearly 100 automo- |biles in the garages of the royal palace at Bangkok.
 Though educated at Eton and woolwich in England and imbued with the ideas of western civiliza- tion, the king is a devout member of the Buddhist faith and observes the customs of his patiye land.
 When he ascended to the throne in 1925, upon the death of his brother, King Rama VI, the pres ent ruler bathed in tub of gold and was annointed at the eight points of the compass as a sign of his authority in every direction.
 The rulers salary is, $S,000,000 a year. the largest of any monarch at the present time. In fact, his is the only absolute monarchy today. His millions of subjects are his slaves whom he can call into service with or without pay at any time. He may tax them as he wishes x
 One of the kings important, duties is the care of the famous herd of white elephants, imperial beasts, which aren't so white after all. The elephants Nwere once kept at the royal palace in far greater splen- dor than now, being cared for with every luxury. A white elephant is supposed to be the embodied spirit of an ancient king or hero. Travel CTS say the animals of to-day are a pretty sorry looking lot.
 In those days, if king wanted to ruin a courier, he simply gave him a white elephant, for any noble's fortune was sure to be wiped out by the high cost of keep ing the beast. This is said to have been the origin of the term. "a white elephant"
 Some 100000 Buddhist priests are under the kings control. He gives them each year material to make their yellow gowns. but they are de- pendent upon the public for their one meal a day. &
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Good By Ilching Skin

Soothing, healing and tremendously efficient, invisible zemo brings cool relief to Itching Skin. Even where skin is raw and peeling, thousands have found that Zemo quickly re- stores comfort. It helps smooth away blemishes and clear up Pim- pies. Rash and other annoying itch- ing skin and scalp irritations. Keep clean, antiseptic Zemo always on hand. Use it freely. It is safe. pleas ant. 35c, soc and $1.0o. Sold every where A "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

with sum -blackened olive skin, eyes
 shaped like half-almonds and black
 hair. The girls are supple, well- nodded, but age rapidly. Constant chewing of betel-nut turns their teeth and tongues black. Gradually, civilization is changing their lives. The nations army is
 now modern and mechanized. The
 royal railway is famed for its ser- vice and profit-making. The royal
 airways. established seven years ago, have carried A million pounds
 of mail with only two slight acci- dents.
 The king goes in for sports en- Enthusiastically, has nine-hole golf
 course and is an expert color-pho- tographer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
VA 7Ms CLEVER PEOPLE, THESE SIAMESE!ll
In
 phnkAf
BR BEHYE MILLER Ef7, fsFrice Writer

siam, where King Prajadhipok, who is now visiting the United States rules with power of life and death over II, 5O0. DO Q olive-slSinned sub fleets. Is one Of the world $ strangest lands.
 All the women of siam belong to the king, If he SO desires. but the present monarch has taken only lone wife Her Serene Highness Princess kings father, Chulalongkorn, had 600 wives and 27O children.
 ,. Sianese men get the first choice of food at lneaitime. the women taking what is left. Heads of chil- dren are shaved except for al top knot. Everyone smokes. from four year-olds to grandparents, men and women alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
HERE,s SIAM AT A GLANCE

HERE'S SIAM AT A GLANCE Area 220,000 square miles. < French Indo-C China and British
 Location - Huddled between Burma on the mainland of Asia. just south of China. It faces the Gulf of Siam and a narrow strip shoots down the Malay benin sula for 600 miles.
 Government Absolute mon- archy. & v x
 Religfon-B uddhism.
 Natives Smiling, carefree,- olive-skinned and almond-eyed with dark hair, most of whom outside the cities engage in rais- ing rice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
royal power).

The siamese royal palace. which appears to be of marble, is really of stucco. Golden elephants, which are in reality gilded iron, guard the por- tals. The throne is so constructed
 that the king may lie instead of sit of he chooses.
 The Siamese are proud of their country, which they call "Muang Thai" meaning Land of the Free",
 due to the fact that they are free to
 drink, and take plural wives. Poly gamy and drinking, however, are on the wane because of the kings dis approval.
 The natives are picturesque people, gentle, smiling, carefree,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
Commencement At
 West Point June II
Five Connecticut Boys Among List of Fortyve Cadets
 to Graduate This Year

gon, two:, Pennsylvania, twenty four; Philippine Islands, two: Porto Rico, one; Rhode Island, two; South Carolina, three; South Dakota. one; Tennessee, six; Texas. nine; Utah, threee; Vermont. two; Virginia. seven; Washington, three; West Vir- ginia, four; Wisconsin. ten; Wyom- ing, two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

~This does not Involve any H<- tempt to secure funds For any ono organization. The main ptrpone Ie d further development of the eftfit of benevoience and brotferhood t'ift
 will express the highest ideals of opf people, gs % <.
 Other signers of the appeal are
 Rev William s. Abernethy. Rev v. Russell Bowie, Rev Arthur q. Brown, Rev Allan Knight ChalhnefS, Rev Roger F. Etz, Rev Firis s. Idle man, Rev Malcolm J MacLsso1. William B. Miliar. Rev q. W. Mole denhauer, Rev Minot Morgan, Rev Daniel A. Polling, Rev Ralph w. Sockman and Rev Charles D. Trgx- Ter kf I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
:eremonies is , barbaric: cIassic.

I've pray the powers of the deities to plague with poisonous boils and with all manner of horrible diseases, the dishonorabie, the disobedient, and the htreacherous. When they
 have departed this life may they be sent to terrible he'll"
 Prajadhipok, in America. uses only the title of king. But in Siam
 he possesses these poetic ones in- herited from ages ago: King of the North and of the South, Descendant of Buddha. Supreme Arbiter of the
 Ebb and Flow of the Tide, Brother
 of the Moon. Half-Brother of the Sun and Possessor of the Four and 20 Golden Umbrellas (symbol of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

Every youth must spend part { his time in the priesthood. Even the heir-apparent to the throne must 90 about the streets in yellow robe, with shaved head and bare feet. begging one meal a day from the people over whom he is to become a king with unlimited powers.
 The Sleeping Buddha near Bang kok is one of the largest idols in the world, measuring 150 feet in length. It reclines as though in slumber, Its arms are as big as tree trunks and each of its toes is as large as King Pr: sadhipok, who weighs only 9S pounds.
 The, oath of allegiance adminis- tered to the king at the coronation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06

more safely and more economically. And know MbyIcahon is one of the most important items in whether it is in a racing machine or vehicle th' regulation roads.
 Perhaps that's why am appalled, sometimes familiarity with the vital points in motor For ( thirty or forty d9srsut fabrication points each r proper lubricant.
 Many people just drive their cars into a sho mechanic slap-dash grease them, any old place, That's bad business believe such hit-or-miss 'gl down the life and usefulness of car more than, perhaps, any other thing.
 Eff there is one thing about motors would advise the average man, it is this: Take good care of your car See that it is fabricated Mo,oagh and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
THE MENDELSSOHN
 MALE CHORUS

The Mendelssohn male chorus of this city under c. Lorfng Burwe1ls! will participate in the annual cons test of the New England Federationi of Mems Glee clubs to be held in Pawtucket, R. I. Saturday afternoons and evening. There will be twenty clubs in the contest for the Gov. Norman S. Case trophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
NEW wRELIGIoN FORECAST

Chicago--( CUP )- Establishment of a vital, living religion to satisfy pres ent day people was predicted in an address here by by Louis l.. Mann. professor of Orential languages at the University of Chicago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Howard Payne To
Play Austin College

DALLAS. Oct. IL. fP-Howard
Payne Colleges Yellowjackets. win
rers OF three consecutive Texas con-
ference football championships. and
on the spot" as defending chant
pions, will open their 1881 confer
ence campaign against Austin Col
lege in Brentwood Friday night.
Prior TO their 10 to 0 defeat st
the hands Of Daniel Baker college
last week. the Jackets had not lost
a game to a Texas intercollegiate
team in four seasons. However. TIE
week before last the Jackets started
with a 6 to 0 win over the South
west Texas Teachers Of San Marc IS
who have neve been able to defeat
them.
Simmons University. rated among
the strongest contenders. ,stifled a
ink Of five years duration last
week as II scored a Is to 0 victory
over the st. Edwards University
Saints.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
.ACCIES PREP
FOR LOCALS
100 Freshmen Working Out
Daily for Game Here
October "a

COLLEGE STATION. Oct. Ia
After nearly three weeks OF nard
gridiron practice, Coach Roswell
Higginbotham's Texas Aggie fresh
men, more than 100 Of them all
told, are settling down to the Job
Of preparing themselves fc- their
frs. real game OF the season. a tilt
with the Brownsville Junior College
team to be played Oct. "a at
Brownsville. The Cadet freshmen
have been divided into three squads
with more than thirty men in each
set and are working out under the
direction Of five coaches.
Starting Monday, Oct. IL, a week
ly custom Of playing the freshmen
against the varsity rem who did
not compete in the previous Satur-
days intercollegiate clash will be
inaugurated. Coaches OF the Aggie
freshmen this year are Roswell
Higginbotham, head coach; Barlow
Irwin, line coach: Ralph Dorsey.
assistant coach; Dutch" Dilling-
ham. assistant coach: Es~coe Van
Zandt, assistant coach. All five are
former Aggie football players.
Among the freshmen who have
shown to advantage In early prac-
tice are p. ID. Allen, KoSse, back;
william Young. San Antonio. back;
Wharton Jordan. Fort Worth.
tackle; Odell Fowrer. Fort Worth.
back; v. T. Tracy, Corpus Christi,
end; j. @. Cooper. Schulenberg.
tackle: Odell Conoley. Amarillo.
end: Robert RuSsi. Houston. guard;
Robert Connely. Fort Worth, end;
Rankin Goode, Olney. back.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-12
Movie SidelightS

engrossing and entertaining talkies
this reviewer has seer in many
months.
The finest picture OF the French
Foreign Legion to reach the speak
ing screen, "Renegades," has much
to recommend it. The notable per-
Torrance Of Warner Baxter in the
leading role Is a revelation to those
whose admiration for this fine
actor has heretofore revolved around
his representations OF dashing BAN
dts in the old Southw AS the
luckless French officer who fees
to the Legion when his sweetheart
proves to be an enemy spy, only to
encounter her deadly act. tiles al
the moment OF his triumph. Bax-
ter's work Is flawless. Myrna 10y
Is as alluring as ever an fascinateS
while she repels the spectator In
her difficult but excellently ham
died role.
Noah Beery. George Copper and
Gregory Gaye are a contrasting
but delightful trio.