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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
GOODBYE TO MTG

VANCOUVER. B. c.. Aug. mo
more will the old shaving mug de-
corate the counters OF barber shops
in British Columbia. The province
has regulated that BARRIERS use shaw
ing soap fresh from the ~container
for each customer. The Old-fashi0n-
ed mug, widely used BY BARRIERS i5
very unSanitary, state officials con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
Income Increases

NEW YORK, Aug. Z. Up The
American Telephone and Telegraph
Co. reported an increase in net
operating income for June. over the
corresponding month last year. The
figure for June this year was
$685. 100, compared with S2,509, 396.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
DO-X Continues Hop

NATAL, Brazil. Aug. 7.'-tPi-
The German flying boat Do-X left
this morning on a direct flight 10
Para. about 900 miles distant. Para
is one Of the stops on ner trip 70
the United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
RITIIETTN

CFirst figures, lowest tempera-
ture last night; second. highest
yesterday; third, wind velocity a.
8 q. m: fourth, precipitation ID
last "a hrs.)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
TIDE A

High and low tide at Port Isa-
bel Saturday, under normal Me-
neurological conditions:
Hlgh 1.U4 a. n
Low $40 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
WEATHER

For East Texas: Partly cloudy
Friday night and Saturday.
Light TO fresh southerly winds on
the coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07

FREIGHT AGENT DIES
TERRELL. Aug. 7.-lFl-W d.
Montague. freight agent for the
Texas and Pacific railroad here.
died this morning. He had been IN
the railroads service IS years.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-07
RIVER FORECAST

There will be no material change
in the river during the next "a 10
SO hours.
Flood Present 2i-Hr. 24-Hr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
GIANT
 MUST BE SAVED
Quarrymen Quite Close to His Head at the Present
 Time
THE CASE IN COURT

The State Forest Association is making great effort to have "The Sleeping Giant" from losing his head on account of the work going on in blasting for stone by the trap rock people. If something is not done soon the giant will lose his head. Referring to the Sleep ing Giant, the report of the asso- citation, filed with the governor states:
 During the past two years you have received further donations of land from the Sleeping Giant Park Association and have acquired a considerable block of interior hold ings which the association was un- able to purchase. Recently after a lively campaign for funds led by Arnold G. Dana of New Haven the association has purchased and now holds the Cooke property. including most of the head and all of the leased quarry lands, for the sum of $55,000. As owner of the land 1t has appealed to the courts for a strict Interpretation of the terms of the lease, which is now under consideration. Whatever the issue, the lease is for limited period, and the days of quarrying on the head are manifestly numbered. Sooner or later the Sleeping Giant will add its testimony to that of the Hay stack.''
 The number of visitors and camp CTS at tho different state parks cov- ering a period from December 1. 1928 to November 10, 1890 is given fo1 oy1rus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Druggists Report Brisk Demand for
 New Wick Product

For the past two days, druggists of Waterbury have had d new eX- perience in public response to an nouncement of q new medicinal product. The announcement was made Monday by the makers of I Vicks VapoRub. It was accom- panied by d generous half-price of | fer.
 The rate at which these coupons have been presented to local drug stores indicates d marked public in- terest-not only in a new product, but in new idea.
 The new product is Vicks Nose & Throat Drops. The new idea is one for prevention of colds. Many clinical tests, made before its introduction. indicate that this new Wick product will be as important an aid in pre- venting cold as Vicks NapoRub is in treating them.
 In addition the Drops are pre- scented as an important adjunct to Vicks VapoRub in treatment. Com binat;on of the two is believed to mark the first important step for ward to scientific "control of colds! Little wonder. then, that reception of the new product here is proving both widespread and enthusiastic.
 Those presenting coupons can still buy full size soc package of the new Vicks Drops for 25c-half price so long as the initial supply lasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11

New Haven, Conn Feb 1.-The Yale University Observatory. togeth- CT with o-her observatories in several parts of the world, Is now taking ad- vantage of the proximity to the earth of the planetoid Eros, in the belief that more accurate determination of the distance of the sun from the earth will be obtained Na
 The position of Eros is being measured every night by three large telescopes in South Africa, includ- ing the Yale telescope at Johnane: l. burg; at Yale. at Greenwich, Ham, burg, Berlin, Allegheny, and at other observa:ories. All of this material will eventually be sent to some cen tral agency for measurement and calculation, and from it, says Dr Frank Schlesinger, professor of As tronomy and director of the Yale Observatory, probably the best value of the suns distance so far obtained will be deduced."
 "The present value of the sun $
 distance is 92,860,00O miles," Pro lessor Schlesinger said. This Is the average Of many determinations. one of the best of these being the one that Eros afforded in 1901. when 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
YALE SCIENTIST
 REVEALS SECRET
 OF PLANET EROS
Dr Frank Schlesinger Tells
 Just Why So Many Tele=
 scopes Are Trained on That Planet, So Far Away
BY BOYD LEWIS
nited Press Staff COrreSDOndcnt)

United Press Staff Correspondent
 New Haven, Conn, February H. (UP) Dr Frank Schlesinger of Yale tore himself away from his tel escope long enough today to solve a mystery that has been perplexing Tom. Dick and Harry for some time just why so many scientists from here to Johannesburg have their telescopes trained on that planetoid
 The unusually close approach of Eros, 1t seems. offers an opportunity for calculations which may change sciences estimate of the suns dis tance from the earth by as much as 30,000 miles.
 After that Professor Schlesinger revealed an annoying little habit or Eros which has exasperated con scientious observers since the start of the current star gazing orgy. First Eros looks big and then it looks smal land it's all very vexing if you don't know why.
 A professor might be gazing raptiy at Eros and jotting down his ob- servations when his wife would drive him away to supper. His last look would reveal the planetoid large and bright. After supper he would return only to find 1t had shrunk to mere particle of its former brilliance. Needless to say, this caused serious lack of confi- dence among astronomers and made 1t increasingly difficult to get them away from their telescopes for supper.
 We'll, Professor schlesinger has the answer.
 "The explanation" he said, "prob- - se, ,1f eyyHt t,nr form but is a huge fragment of rock perhaps 20 miles long and 10 miles wide. As Eaub rotates rapidly 1t sometimes presents the large face tous and sometimes the small face and so reflects more or less of the suns light"
 Astronomers the world over. in cluding those at Yale's two observa- tories at Johannesburg. South Afri- ca, and New Haven, are accumulat- ing data on the size of Eros nightly and this will be gathered when Eros has slipped away to other parts and correlated by some central agency said the professor. Probably the best value of the suns distance so far will be obtained" he ventured The present valu, obtained by aver aging many determinations, Is 92,- S60.000 miles.
 Before going back to his telescope. Professor Schlesinger gave out some disauieting information about Eros.
 "Eros. after all." he said depre- ciatingly. ''is tiny body with less bulk than such mountains as Pike's Peak"
 And that's not all. Most aster- oids are as small as Eros. or If any thing smaller. Some 2.0O0 of them are now known and probably there are many thousands more!" Imagine 1t 2,000 or more as teroids all as small or smaller than Eros cluttering up the universe Maybe 1t oughn't have been men. toned it sort of takes the kick out of Eros.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Yale Observatory
 Studies Sun Facts
New Figures of Distance of Sun From Earth May Be
 Obtained Says Prof Schlesinger

made a clcse approach to the earth That approach was not as close as the present one and was, therefore not so favorable. However, it is not expected that the new determin ation will change the. accepted value of the suns distance by more than 36,O0O miles.
 Eros has a peculiarly not shared by the her minor planets in gen. eral. TIe amount of light that 1t reflects changes very rapidly. so that in . few hours it may double in brilliancy. The explanation for this probably is that Eros is not spherical in form, but is a huge fragment of rock perhaps twenty miles long and ten miles wide. As Eros rotltes rapidly. it sometimes presents he large face to us. and sometimes the small face, and so re- fleets more or less of the suns lignt A great many observatories, there. fore. are measuring the brightness
 of the object in the hope that the total of these observations will en able astr onomers to test this OK plantation, and possibly deduce some thing of the shape of the minor planet.
 Eros. after all, is a tiny body with less bulk than such mountains as Pike's Peak. Most of the aster- olds are IS small as Eros. or if any thing. smli,er Some 2,000 of them are now Known, and probably there are many thousands more. One way of accounting for them is suppose that they are fragments of single fairly large planet which in some by gone age was broken into small pieces as result of some altogether unknown catastrophe It is however very difficult to test this theory, or to say now probable it is.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Sunday Morning
 Breakfasts at Y
Miles H. Durr Speaker at
 Meeting on Feb. IS

Miles H. Durr, executive secretary of the North End Branch Y. M. c. A. will be the speaker at the next domintory mems Sunday morning breakfast. This is the fifth of ser ies of regular Sunday morning get together ty the Dormitory men. Among the regular attendants at these functions are: Edwin Kratsch, Harold Daley. Fred Hoffman, Karl Weiss, Peter Alexander, William Meyers, Alfred Drexler, Maurice Jackson, Ray Hopkins, John Cava- naugh, Ben Colder, William Walton. Hay Cruickshank, Harold Taylor, Seth Good, Phil Parent, Ralph Col ter. Saul Geffner, Charles Swanton, and John Marcoux.
 The first Sunday Dorm breakfast took the form of visit to the State Y. M. c. A. convention at the Hotel Elton. since then different men of the "" staff have given short talks among them General Secretary Her. bert s. Smith, Educational Secretary Arthur l.. Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
(By Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, Feb. 11.-Preliminary plans for the biennial "gridiron din- ner" of the Laurel club, at which newspapermen who cover the legis- lature poke fun at the legislators and state officials, were made yes- terday at a meeting of the club members in the state capitol The dinner will be held in Hartford be- tween April 18th and May 18th.
 President John G. Beckley of Hartford appointed the following committees to arrange for the din- ner:
 Banquet-John R. Donahue, Hart ford: James A. Harrington, Hart ford: Andrew H. Lyon, Bridgeport; Cedric w. Foster, Hartford.
 Invitations-Claren c. Willard, New Haven; Walter E. Brooks, Wa terbury; Robert c. Vance, New Brit ain; Frank F. Atwood, Hartford; ; William A. Sheehan, Hartford.
 Tickets-Moses Berkman, Hart ford; George R. Morris, Jr., New London; Thomas P. Keenan. New Haven; William w. Ives, Norwich {; Johnny Anderson, Hartford; Carl J. Lalumia, New Haven.
 Entertainment-Wa E. Duffy, Hartford: John A. Gleason. Hart ford; Robert D. Byrnes, Hartford {: Andrew H. Lyons. Fred P. Grimley, New Haven; Herbert P. Plank. New Haven; c. A. Kingston, Bridgeport.
 Properties-Frank F. Atwood, James P. Copeland, Bridgeport: James o. Fyvie. Hartford; Cedric w. Foster. Stiles Burpee, Hartford.
 Bulletin-Robert D. Byrnes, Her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
O'Brien Shows Way
 " Checker Play
New Literature Course
 By Professor Crawford

The state checker league, spon- sored by the "" Checker clubs of Connecticut and comprising the lead ing players in the state, enters it's fourth week of competition this week of competition this week and Waterbury stands second in field of five teams. New Haven is lead- ing at present. having yet to meet defeat, Waterbury is number two and Bridgeport, New Britain and Middletown follow in the order named. The Brass City team has exceeded all expectations this year and is srowing surprising strength in this competition.
 The individual scorers for Water bury so far are as follows:
 Martin O'Brien (16 games) won, 5 lost. drawn.
 Alfred Goldman (12 games) won 9 lost, 4 drawn.
 Peter Gagnon (s games) 4 won. 3 lost, 1 drawn.
 Louis Reignier (16 games) won, 2 lost, 4 drawn.
 William Barry (12 games) 2 won, 6 lost, f drawn.
 Harmidas voghel (12 games) 2 won, 3 lost. drawn.
 Arthur Hornbecker (4 games) ? won, 1 lost, drawn.
 New Haven visits Waterbury in the Central ''Y" Lobby next Satur- day evening and the local aggre- gation has an opportunity of revers- ing it's only loss to date. A victory for Waterbury will give them the league leadership and bitter fight Is expected. Louis Schuster will again captain Waterbury as he has SO ably done in the past.
 Jim Moran's chess players are to have as their opponents on Friday night a strong team made of Bristol and New Britain men. This is the first match by Waterbury in the State Chess league, New Haven plays at Hartford and Bridgeport plays Yale in New Haven.
 It is estimated there are 441.00o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
CITY THANKED FOR AID GIVEN DROUGHT AREA|
Red Cross Eastern Manager Sends Word
 To Local Chapter
Waterbury Forwards Check for S5,7z0 Contributions Still Sought-National Radio Hookup Thursday
 Night When Governor of Stricken State Will Speak

Mrs Edith Ladd, secretary of the Red Cross, this morning received a letter from Robert E. Bondy, man. ager of the Eastern area of the Red Cross. thanking her for the contri- button from Waterbury for the drought stricken sufferers in the Middle West. This city's check was $5,720, the quota being placed at $20,000. He says further in his let ter that the area is more in need now than it has ever been. Con- tributions may still be sent to Mrs Ladd at the Red Cross office on Field street.
 It was also announced that an un- usual radio program has been arr ranged for Thursday night, 9:3O o'clock to 10 o'clock, eastern stand ard time, by, the National Broad casting Company, in which two governors of widely separated states will speak for the Red Cross can- paign for $10.000,000 drought relief fund.
 Governor Harvey L. Parnell of Arkansas, representing the state most severely affected by the drought will speak from Little Rock, Arkansas and Governor Norman s. Case of Rhode Island will represent the state which has most readily answered the appeal Of the drought stricken, being the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
THE STATE MOTOR
 VEHICLE DEPT
Publishes List of Drivers
 Whose Licenses Are Sus- pended for Year
lNO LOCAL OFFENDER

A list of operators whose licenses to drive automobiles in Connecticut have been suspended for one year for driving while under the influ- ence of liquor was given out today at the State Motor Vehicle Depart ment as a part of the effort to re- duce this highway menace. The department statement advised peo- pie to notify the department or the police in case they should see any of these drivers operating motor vehicles.
 Bridgeport-Martin R. Meyer.
 Danbury-Walter White.
 Greenwich-Oscar w. Larson.
 Jewett City-Thomas Minta.
 New Haven - Reginald R. s. Hayes.
 New London Andrew D. Gam non, William E. Sanford. Sound Beach-Robert z. Block. Stamford-William Stuart. Willimantic-John T. Quinlan. Fort Wright, N. Y. - Scott Gall lion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
DANDRUFF GOES
 ITCHING ENDS

when ZcmO touches the scalp Douse cooling, healing. cleansing ZEMO on the scalp and rub vigor- ously. If you're like thousands of others the way dandruff vanishes and itching stops will be surprise and delight. Use this remarkable clean, family antiseptic liquid freely. It's the sensible way to get rid of Dandruff and Itching Scalp. Keep ZEMO handy. Safe and dependable for all forms of itching irritations of the skin and scalp. 35c, soc. and $1.O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
BANDIT
 GETS LONG SENTENCE

One more member of the gang of bandits, who on last October 6. held
 up a Byrolly company truck of this city and forced the driver, Cornelius A. Wines, 39, of POP North Main street, Waterbury, to surrender sil- yer bullion valued at $6.000 was sem fenced to a term of from 15 to 25 years in the criminal court of Will limantic yesterday. Abrams was the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11

leading state in the race to complete it's quota. Governor Case will also speak for all of the Eastern states which have been so generous Tn their response to the relief fund.
 John Barton Payne, chairman of the American Red Cross, will speak from Washington. telling of the progress of the relief work. Gov ernor Case will speak from the exec utive mansion in Providence. The program will originate over WIZ in New York. with music, change to Washington, thence to Little Rock, Arkansas, back to Providence. Rhode Island, and conclude with music in New York. The hookup will be nationwide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Moriarty Named To H
 Grid Dinner Committees
Democrat Staff Man to Aid in LampOOnng Fee at fift
 ford in Spring #f

bert L. Crapo, Hartford; Moses Berkman, James A. Harrington, Wtl- liam J. Moriarty, Waterbury; George E. Stanfield, Hartford.
 Printing-Herbert l.. Crapo. Ward E. Duffy, Alan B. Olmstead, Bridge port.
 Reception-Joseph Mullin, Hart ford; Sidney w. Challenger. Middle : town; w. J. G. Myers. New Haven; Senator Albert E. Lavery, Fairfield; and others to be named.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Bold Bandits
 Call Ogl Grocer
CaminO Patruzzi of ScOviIl Street Robbed of Days
 Receipts

Camino Petruzzi. a storekeeper at 105 Scovill street. reported to the police last evening that he had been held by two youthful bandits and robbed of $3O in cash and two checks totalling S45.
 The incident occurred at closing time, he explained and he was alone in the store when the young men, both armed, entered and ordered him to step one side, put up his hands and keep quiet. He was re- lieved of money both from the cash register of the store and his clothes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Cleveland Symphony
 Orchestra Feb 2l

When the Cleveland Symphony or chestra comes to this city February 21, they vii play among other things "The School of the Fauns" from the ballet, "Cydalise and the Satyr" by Gabriel Fierne of the modern French school of music. Pierne was born August 1e. 1863, and is living in Paris. The concert by this eminent group of musicians directed by Ni- kolai Sokoloff will take place at Buckingham hall and is one of a series of concerts sponsored by tho Community Concert Course of Wa terbury.
 The ballet from which the com position mentioned is taken was written by the composer in 1913. and scheduled for production the same year; the war, however. intervened and 1t was not until ten years later that it's performance was realized. It has been said, "the score abounds in coquetries of excellent quality, and IS a vivacity and freshness which will enchant the public"
 This joyous suite is gay and color ful and the following instrumental ton is used: Three piccolos, three oboes. English horn, two clarinets. bass clarinet. two bassoons, three trumpets, two trombones. snare drum tambourine, bass drum, two harps and strings. These program notes are from Arthur Shepherd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
STUDENT NURSES
 VALENTINE DANCE
Will Be Given Tomorrow Night at St Mary's H0s=
 puital Home
SOUTH ELM STREET

The student nurses of St Marys hospital will give Valentine dance tomorrow evening in the auditorium of the nurses home on South Elm street. The hall has been decorated for the affair and presents a spendid appearance.
 The committee in charge include Annette Sheehy, Doris Provost. Mary Griffin, Helen Kenney, Rose Roy. Anna Pagan, Evelyn Seery and Rose DiPietro. I
 Music for the dancing will be furnished by DiPietro's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11
Attorney Pasternak
 For Receiver

A petition asking the confirma- ton of Attorney I. w. Pasternak as receiver, and the dissolution of the defendant corporation has been filed in superior court by Charles Berar- dino against the United Tire & Radio Service Co.,, Inc. The petitioner brings the action on the grounds that he is the owner of 122 shares, or more than one-tenth, of the capi- tai stock. The petition points out that the stockholders and directors voted to dissolve the corporation on Feh 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11

It is estimated there are 441.000 deer in the national forests of the 2 United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-11

alleged leader. Two pals are now in states prison and two more are awaiting trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05

ing about her then. Beryl would. at least locally. be overchadowed for a time. Perhaps-who could tell?-if people could be made to think of someone else in the family for little while they might never think so much of Beryl again. They'd turn next to new wonder. Yes, she would marry Tommy elope with him. Right away.
 (TO be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-05
NANCY PAGE Macy Page Club Has Final
 Meeting of Year
By Florence I.a Ganke.

The Nancy Page club was having its last meeting. They had decided to go to the club for the luncheon. In this way no hostess would have to wear herself out for the special luncheon with which they always ended the year.
 The club hostess suggested that rainbow colors be used for table decoration. They thought columbine would make an attractive center piece, which it surely did.
 The guests sat at small tables seating eight. The club had bowed to the vogue for color. Each table was covered with pastel colored cloth. There was pale pink, soft yellow, dainty blue, shimmering green. At each table there was va riety in the napkins colors. One might be yellow, another lavender, another green, and so on.
 Since it was luncheon no can dles were used. But the goblets, inexpensive ones of pressed glass. were also in pastel colors, so that the tables were gay even before the guests sat down, and after that, the room looked like garden in full bloom