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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
SWAMP APPLES" l" (Hartford Times)

! The northern season is now at it's height for the blooming of one of Americas most common. yet beau azalea, which, whether in large var iety and tall hedges, a source Of pride in Florida, or in the dwarfed purple-pink sof the New England forest glens is feature of the landscape always deiectable.
 Perhaps most of those who see the azalea in the countryside. or in the massed position of honor it occupies in many an urban garden and park, do not know that the shrub which bears it, carries also, later on, pale-green, edible fruit. called the swamp apple" It is crisp and cooling, but not shaped like an apple, although mildly suggestive of 1t in flavor. It comes to. ripeness in the warm weather of June and to the recollections of childhood spent in rural environment 1t holds in association a place not unlike that of the tender inner shoots of the 'sweetfiag' in the late spring meadows. It is not to be despised as one of the number but impress sive items in natures bounty.
 Every year the motorists despoil the wood of azaleas as they do of the dogwoods and with none too commendable practice. N e ither flower ''keeps' well. Both adorn the apartment for dag or two. ar- tistically, but they are at their best and in their finest service where they grow.
 Perhaps the most striking wild aza1ea display near Hartford Is available along the road which leads from the Pennington river, below Collins. toward Harwinton, but the blossoms are abundant every where in the hills and brushy swales except when, being too. near much travelled highways. people have ex- terminated them through breaking off the branches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

natal day. Anyhow he claimed the machine and when asked by his own attorney as to whether or not he was willing to sell or return the ma chine he shouted "No, am not"
 According to Mrs Albino's ev- idence the car was registered in the name of her husbands deceased brother. She has paid for the gaso- line and oil with which to operate it.
 The young man claimed that his mother-in-law caused all the trou- ble, but his reluctance to return or sell the auto and support his wife and two children influenced the court to the extent of imposing a jail sentence, and declining to sus- pend the execution of it.
 An appeal was taken to the court of common pleas. Council for Mrs Albino announced his intentions of starting action to-day to obtain the return of the car.
 Charles F. Browne, Al, of Wolcott, former state legislator, was arrested here last evening by Patrolman Charles Nolan and faces the charge of operating while under the infiu- ence of liquor. The case was con- tinued until Saturday morning.
 A property bond of $200 was called this morning in the case of Anthony Russo, S9, of Railroad Hill street, charged with breach of the peace. He and a young man named Joseph DiLeo. 23, of Railroad Hill street had fight on the street and both were arersted. Russo failed to appear to-day. It is most likely that he will be present tomorrow morning and that the case will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
THE sToUGHToN BOTTLE
(Hartford courant.) )


 Natives of Connecticut who were young in 1870 must have heard their elders say to some idle person that he "sat around like a Stoughton bot tle.'' Obviously 1t was derisive and reproachful phrasey and obser- walton taught one that it was applied to those who did not know an em- ergency when 1t confronted them Perhaps if they themselves were keen, they might have wondered what a Stoughton bottle might be. .
 Now 1t can be told, for the Port land Oregonian explains the matter to Its readers. The .Stoughton bot tie was actually a bottle. somewhat large, we surmise and, when first used 1t contained medicine. From its ingredients, we suspect that it was in high favor between 1840 and 1850 and 1t must have appealed to the men and women of that day. It contained orange peel, gentian, snakeroot, American saffron. red sandalwood, alcohol and water, and was to be mixed "by percolation or maceration."
 As we reckon the proportion of the various drugs we find that a It, tie more than half of the mixture was alcohol. The snakeroot, the saffron and the red sandalwood might be bought now. but in all probability. ths-alcohol was the in- gredient which gave the tonicsit vir- tue in the eyes of our forefathers.
 It strikes us as surprising that the Stoughton bottle. with the con- tent already noted, should stand for something dull. Now it is prized chiefly as a quaint antique, but If filled with it's old familiar juice, 1t doubtless would be confiscated in a trice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

compromising situation with chick, en'. female entertainers. Once the discriminating evidence X is procured, the rexpainers as .easy. Patr0ns' cheeks are raised from S16O to 3l.- 500 or from $2S0 to $2. .SOU.'ss
 "Your country business man and his wife come to- New York for a visit and generally stop at .. first- class hotel. refer specifically to the backshome live wire, the country club cut-up who drinks gin and is always 'rarin' to go to rough parss xies." continues MT Dougherty. s'He begs hotel employees for the address of 2 speakeasy and gets 1t. He pro- ceeds to tank up and store up some liquor in his hotel room. Then, full of deviltry, he takes the better half out to a city party. He finds the way to the bright lights and cabarets, aeeing the rfsQue.
 When the visitor returns from his pleasire-seeking expedition, he Is simple minded enough to believe that he had 2 glorious night --but the .drab taste In his mouth indicates otherwise. He can be heard to mutt, ter to himself. 'This New, York Is q tough town
 Numerous murders between rival club gangsters remain unsolved mys- teries, writes Mr Dougherty. Witt nesses disappear, and private citi- zens in no way connected with the criminal world, are afraid to pre- sent testimony in fear of reprisals. Jack Legs" Diamond and most of the other leading lights of New York,s underworld are said to be linked to the night clubs of the big citv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
Passed Over Billion
 Dollars Tuesday
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the end of the fiscal year on Jaly T.. but it is expected to. reach between SSoo.0oo.OoO and S1.0oo. .ooo.- 900.
 The large payments for soldier bonus loans operating expenses of the Federal Farm Board, for which the treasury has paid out $l78.0O0.- 900 during the fiscal year are among the larger items of unusual expense contributing to the deficit.
 The treasury is expected soon to issue long time bonds to refund out standing short term indebtedness. which totals now nearly $3,500.- 100000 of which about $2.26O.- 000,000 has been incurred since March Il to meet current expenses and short term debt maturities.
 This long term bond issue would be used to avert an increase of in- come taxes at the next session of congress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

understood to have informed him that about 60 per cent of the money borrowed under the Veterans Loan Bill has been used to pay off old debts and that about IS per cent has been used to buy second-h hand auto mobiles.
 The treasury deficit this year IS the first since 1921. H
 It is estimated that income tax returns on June IS will be around $30O,O0o.000 and S70.000.000 of the $150.000.000 due from foreign governments in June on their war debts will be applied to current op- erating expenses.
 The treasury daily statement showed total expenditures in the present fiscal year to date of 3D. .7o3.364,32o.56. while government receipts in the same period have been S2.7o3.571.8o8.68.
 Treasury officials have declined to estimate the expected deficit at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
MARINE WHO WAS ISLAND KING RETURNS AND FINDS LIFE IN U 5. PRETTY DULL

smoothing over some tax difficulties in which she found herself, and now the grateful queen helped the white man to gain the full confidence of Aea arhsy gsHp.ei Often told me. during the first few months, that they were going to make me king," recalled Wirlfus. But thought 1t was . joke.
 "Then one day heard the drums beating all day long, sending their code signals over the island. A del- egation came and asked me to at tend a big meeting, and rode up, wondering what it was all about. l was met down the trail by omcials of the agricultural guilds and four men who carried me in a chair into the town. Women fiagbearers led the way to the drums, which gave the kings call-four 'ruffles' and three taps. Everybody. bowed and greeted me. and they put the kings flag around my shoulders"
 Inspections and oflicial duties oc- cupied the mornings of King Wir-. kus. As a judge he scolded fiercely and punished lightly, realizing that a fine of $4 or. $5 might represent a years savings to native. AL though polygamy is practiced on La Gonave, and marriage is' simply a mutual agreement, moral standards were higher than in civilized coun- tries, he said. Murder and crimes of violence were virtually unknown. Thievery was common, but his own possessions. often left unguarded. never were moIested.
 In the afternoon he nwam, naked as a native, on white beaches. prac- ticed gclf or polo by himself. or went by canoe of horseback on ex- ploring trips. His collection of Halt ian art, idols and industrial cbjects 10 conceded to be the nnest In the American museum.
 Nominkliy. Haiti is democracy. As the faEne Of King Wtrkus grew, and stories were told in Port au Prince and even in America, there may have been aon1o omcjal un- ensIness regarding the status Of this white monarch of IA oonaye. Snd- denly he was relieved of his govs srnrnenfai post.
 Thsrs was mourning cn the isIend when the White king s15ied away. But American occupation of Haiti le schsdui6I Co end in te3c. After that, Fauelin WifEns tninke he may % co back, nf Ieaal for eoee1fpneI yIs- |'s. >o f8<iI| z<sIn % t<H welcoming Icmrc of I1t <<fH1@.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

Judge Edward J. Finn granted his first non-suit when he ruled fa- vorably on defencant's motion made in the common please court this morning in the case of Joseph Pecelunis against William Burton. The case was assigned for trial this morning but Attorney Samuel M. Silvers of New Haven, representing the plaintiff, failed to put in an ap- pearance. Attorney Richardson Bron- son, representing the defendant moved for the non-suit on the grounds that the New Haven attor- ney had been notified repeatedly that his case was to be tried this morn ing.
 Attorney William Hennessey, ap- bearing in a companion suit against the same defendant, stated to the court that he had no objections to the granting of the non-suit as he had notified Atty. Silvers also tha the case was to be tried to-day. Attorney Hennessey said that he de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
STREET CAR TRACKs-wHERE?

STREET CAR TRACKS-WHERE?
 Christian Science Monitor)
 Why should the center of the street be given over to trolley car tracks? It has been so allocated since this form of public transporta- tion first made its appearance. Per- haps this division of street space still represents the wisest possible course. Again it may not.
 Detroit is about to make a decis- ion on the question. The city council has before it a. proposal to move the street car tracks to position one lane nearer the curbs on each side of the street.
 That would separate them by two lanes which would be devoted to high speed vehicular traffic. The thoroughfare proposed as the prov ing ground for the experiment is being widened. Each half of the widened surface would be divided into four lanes. From the curb to the center of the street the four lanes would be designated, respec- lively, for parking private vehicles travelling slowly. trolley cars, and shigh-speed private vehicles.
 Whatever its merit is finally shown to be, the proposal has the value of reassessing the traditional division of street surface. Trolley cars using the middle of the ti1oroughfare do retard smotor ve-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 Washington, D. C.-The chemical treatment of wood used on farms IF the United States could save a sub stantial part of the $700, ,000,0 000 lumber bill of American farmers. &C., cording to a report of the National Committee on Wood, Utilization of the U. s. Department of Commerce. {. Insects and decay cause heavy loss in farm buildings, silos and fence posts every year. becatse of the lack in treating wood
 ''Investigations show, that decay Is caused by low forms of plant life calleds fungi which consist of fine thread-like flaments that penetrate the wod in all directions" the re- ports says. Certain substances in the wood constitute the food of the gungi, and as these are dissolved the wood structure is broken down until it becomes decaped. M Z :.
 "Almost all farmers, especially those in the south and middlewest. have had experience with ,termites or white ants. This is one of the most prevalent forms of insect life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
By PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Writer

New York-For Faustin D. Wir-, Ina. tfae Haitian king business is m i slump just now, but some day he little island of La Gonave and re. nIans to voyage to the romantic asrume. for while at least. his reeal titles and the life he loved so we'll.
 Only two months out of active duty with the U. s. marine corps, in the uniform of which he served nearly four yearas as ruler or some 12.00O natives. King Wirkus l, ai- ready is growing restive under the restrictions of the American sociai order. And Wirkus is not accus- toned to accepting orders, social or otherwise, from anybody.
 Tn La Gonaye, he rode Tn sohtary glory over the mountain trails. oc- casionallv motioning a boy to go forward and collect the small gifts that appeared as though by magic an his path. In New York, he IS sworn at by traffic cops. and whiried fo nausea in the jammed subways.
 Ha has to sleep under a roof now, ana pay what would be almost Haitian kings ransom for the priv jIeee. And the time has passed when he could silence. with single word, all noise which might disturb .hfs slumbers.
 What q Change:
 Down in La Gonave. 1t was King Wirkus himself who decreed when dances and feasts might be held. Hut in New Fork. whether he likes II or not, he must dance until dawn, ana sip cocktails more insidious than tropical clarine.
 .And so," sighed Wirkus, I'm rhfting tired of all this. can't 20 hack f0z La Gonave immediately. but Imnnt get out in the open again. So 4a soon as 1 can set away I'm going on m archaeological expedition to H4nkp Domingo with some friends.
 1T took that job in La Gonaye be- eauac of the absolute freedom t would afford me. And in more than 3Hrcc years saw only four inspec- I6ff. I was Che boas. the king, the H<ateuant. the 'segueste'. or tax rc- <1Iver. and most of the time the 0n3 white man on the island.
 ufnrfs Dreaded Job
 Hut Ie Wes not as kine that Wire E 46 #4a detailed io tho post When F< HeF z euNefe-faeed boz of i7 hc [11 |<fI t4| |lIifIoUA. Fa. coal f<I4. te eIIIIHI In the marine eorpA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
Lawyers Tardiness
 Brings Non-Suit
Judge Finn Makes Ruling in Pecelunis-Burton Action
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sired to proceed with the trial of the Frank Colaninno suit against Burton but had been prevented from doing so because the court had ruled that both cases had to be tried to- gether.
 After the Pecelunis non-suit was granted, trial of the Calaninno case prfloceeded. The plaintiff is asking $3,000 for injuries he suffered when the care in which he was riding figured in a collision with the de- fendant's on West Side hill, Sept. IA, 1927. He claims his face is per- manently disfigured as result of the injuries he sustained. Pecelunis ask ed s4,000 in his suit, making the same allegations. Both Pecelunis and Colaninno were passengers in a car operated by Henry DeMartino. Officer Joseph Bendler or the detective bu- reau and former Patrolman James Greaney of the police department testified for the plaintiff this morn ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

ings, of the Hastings museum. has taken an unusually large mammoth tusk from the "old mill' sandpit near ehre, to be completely restored at the Hastings museum. s ~
 The tusk was discovered by Fred Krell, owner of the gravel pit.
 It is believed the tusk is that of an imperial mammoth. the largest animal known, and is in a remark able state of preservation. The tusk. as uncovered was 22 inches in circumference, more than ten feet long and had more than 10 inches of the point missing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

sergeant. After years of duty on tho mainland. Wirkus became lieutenant of the Haitian Carde, and finally his turn came for assignment Co the tiny post on Ia 0onave.
 He found himself in charge of e detail of 22 native troops and an Island full of ebony nnvnaea who pfaciIted tuo1oo rIisa and Knew tho taste of human flesh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

some tricks In netting. He personal. ly investigated compiaints against his tax collectors, installed q radio in the main compound at nlg own expense. and dispenged Justice.
 When he went there, fht Inland was mafrlarchy under the indiIk4F~ ent rule of IImcmcnnc. elderly. roftix uniiVo 1u1>o. Xr4TH IH[1fr Nirkus hrl been insirunsasH' ln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

Lieutenant Wirkus learned the difficult language. doctored adults and sat up nights to read ''The Care and feeding of Children" 90 he could give advice to mothers. Alone and unarmed. ho rode horseback oyer mountain trn.I9 to villages white men never he'd visited He showed HAiItt }3IHef< bow f4 ItfiH@fe IhcIf land. and eveA l&u<4t t1e ilal'ef'nef
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
Treated Lumber On Farms
 Would Save Many Dollars

which cause damage to wood.
 t'The soil-nesting terrnite is the most common in the United States. This variety isf blind and shuns the light 50 1t Is seldom seen until the attack has. become severe.
 Moisture is usually necessary to the life of this termite. The dry wood termite differs in that 1t does not require as. much moisture In order to feed upon wood.
 Herein lies the advantage of chemical preservative treatment of woods. There are many preservaJ tfves applied to wood but the prin- cipal ones, tried and proved. are coal-tar cresoate and zinc. chloride" :"
 While the creosote is satisfactory. It discolorss the wood it Is applied to-. iniparts . strong odor to 1t, and will not take a coating of paint.
 Zinc chloride does not discolor and paint can be applied on the wood after a treatment. @
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
Obituary

and two sisters. Mrs Thomas Teareo of this city and Mrs Peter Embru- glio of Tunas, Africa.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 8:15 o'clock to Our Lady of Lourdes Church where mass of requiem will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery .S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
GROCER CATCHES VIPER.

Biuefield. va-- Harry Baldwin. BIuefield grocer. reached into a bunch of bananas and pulled out a threesfoot serpent. The snake was half frozen but showed signs cf flight. Since being placed in a glass Jar and displayed in the grocery win- dow. it has been identified by several people as a fer de lance," a poison ous species of the West Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

AHRENS Robert Donald Ahrens, three months old son of James and Olive (Oliver) Ahrens, of 26 Driggs street, Waterville, died at the Waterbury hospital last eve- ming after a long illness. Besides his parents, he Is survived by brother, James.
 The funeral was held from his home this afternoon at 3 o'clock with burial in Calvary cemetery:
 NOORE-Mrs Detta L. Moore, are 7S years, wife of Gardner L. Moore. a former resident of this city died at her home, 169 Elm street, PittsfieId, Mass, on Tuesday. 1fra Moore is a sister of Homer F.. Northrop of PA East Main street.
 The funeral will take place from her home to-nIorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in < Pittsfield, Mass.
 zarlllo, age 49 years, widow of Eigo xarlIlo, died early this morning at her home, 369 Grove street after a bffef illness She was a native of Italy and came to this country 20 years ago. Shes was well known and highly respected.
 Mrs Zariilo is survived by one son, Peter; two daughters, Mrs Anthony Earii1o and Miss Madeline zarillo of fhis city; one step son, Anthony zarillo; three step daughters, Mrs Thomas Barbieri, Mrs Frank Petro of this city and Mrs Carmen Gneli of Brooklyn, N r.; her mother, Mrs Domenica Morello of Tunas, Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
GIRLS JAILED AFTER WH00PEE PARRY
Case Settled
 Out of Court Plaintiff and Defendant Come to Terms Without a Trial

Settlement out of court of the $500 dog bite case of Hugh e. Graham against Rocco Meo was reported in the common pleas court this nlorn- ing. The plaintiff alleged he was att tackled and bitten by the defendants large airedale dog on September IS, 1927. He charged the animal iniiict- ed wounds on his race and chin and that he would be disfigured for life as a result. Attorney Edward F. Sweeney appeared for the plaintiff. Attorney Michael V. Blansfield rep- resented the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

hicle traffic even where safety lanes are provided. If the Detroit pro- posal can be shown to have the virtue of speeding up the floor of motor vehicles without adversely affecting safety, it will have wide usefulness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

Half of all traffic fatalities occur at the intersection of streets and highways, a survey shows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
FUNERALS

The funeral of Vincent Ivanaus- kas will be held from the Deliniks & Son funeral home, IT Congress avenue, at 8:45 o'clock tomorrow morning with a requiem high mass in the St Joseph church at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

Australia imports nearly one-half of it's annual consumption of 924,0- 000,000 board feet of lumber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
BIRTH NOTICE.

and Mrs Thomas Sheehan of Lounsbury St, announce the birth of son, Thmoas Francis. at St Mary's Hospital, May 20th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
MAss NOTICE.

second anniversary mass
 to-mor: ow morning at 7:30 o'clock
 repose of the soul of the late Mrs
 Elizabeth Ryan Curley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
DIED.

EARILLO--In this city May 2s. 1881 Mrs Marianna zariiio of 369 Grove
 st. Funeral Saturday morning at S:15. a'clock to Our Lady of .Lourdes church. Burialfn Calvary cemetery:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28
Too LATE no CLASSIFY

TOO LATE IO. CllASSAFH yellow gold Burling- ton wrist watch. From Lakes drug
 to Canal St. Reward if returned to
 Mrs Shephard, 63 Canal St.. {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-28

TUSK FOUND
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