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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
Feeding Young Alligators

Alligators are first given a diet Of
earthworms and minnows. Upon this
they are kept for two months, when
dead mice are occasionally given them.
As soon as they show an increase in
size the quality Of food is correspond
ingly increased. Earthworms are then
excluded from the menu, while small
rodents are given frequently, in alter
nation with. frogs, fish and scraps Of
beef. Young rats and sparrows are
soon added to the list. They are usu-
ally fed twice week, and at most
three times a week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29

Edtotn 4. Han stock. 1t is q sig.
nificant fact that the average number
OF shares held by stockholders at the
beginning of 1882 was 2S.9 as com.
pared with s1.6 on January last
year.
The unusual interest taken in the
stock by small investors is further in.
dicated by the fact that the group
owning ten shares or less accounted
for three-fourths Of the 1881 increase.
as compared with only one-half Of the
1880 gain. The numerical increase IN
women ssoekholdsEs during The IsaI
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
Bridge Tragedy

A reader recalls wild argument
he had with late. friend who claimed
the right to say "small slam" as soon
as game bid had been made; that
he would suffer none Of the penalties
If not making the slam, but would be
credited with the premiums should he
be successful. His idea of a pleasant
afternoon was to bid -four hearts,
small SIAM" The reader concludes !:
"He has since committed suicide"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
How Nesritos Wed

When two Negritos, people of the
Philippine islands, are united the
whole tribe is assembled, and the af-
famed pair climb two trees growing
near to each other. The elders then
bend the branches until the heads of
the couple meet. When the heads
have thus come into contact the mar
rage is legally accomplished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
He'd Know the Wor.t

Husband and wife sat munching
fruit.
Suddenly she stopped eating and q
thoughtful look came over her face.
II say, JIM" she said, "what would
you feel like If, just after you had
taken large bite of that apple, you
saw a huge caterpillar in it?"
Her husband went on eating hap
PLY.
mot half so bad as If / saw half a
caterpillar left in it, my DEAR" he re-
piled. -.. ~.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
was more than half again as great az

was more than half again as great az
that In men
The new stockholders are fairly well
distributed throughout various geo.
graphical areas. with the northwest
ern. southern. southwestern and cen.
trail territories having the largest per.
centage increases In total. Owners OF
A. T and 4. stock living In about
seventy foreign countries increased ct
approximately the same rate as those
living In the United States
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29

An Indianapolis woman had a guest
with beautiful, long. blond hair which
proved a source of wonder to the
hostess little daughter. One day she
sat transfxed while the guest let
down her hair and began brushing 1t.
Never had the child seen anything
like 1t. and finally said: "Are you,
xeally q fairy f'--xndi anapolls News
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29

Insects take rank among the largest
consumers of apples in the country.
1t is estimated by federal experts that
from $20,0OO,OO0 to $40.OO0,OOO worth
of apples every year are destroyed by
insects, which cuts big piece out Of
the 500. 100000 annual yield.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-04-29
Facts and Figures
on Your Telephone
Nv EDvvlN Z uu,
BY EDWIN F. HILL

Interest in stock
ownership of the
American Telephone
and Telegraph Com.
pany continues to in.
crease. In 1900 there
were $500 owners of
stock Of this COM
pany. T cd ay the
stockholders exceed
$4,000.
During 1881 there
was a net gain of
77,209 holders of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09
U. s. Public Realize
 Hazard Of Sickness
Growing Trend Towards Elimination Revealed Prior to Depression By Establishment of industrial Service

employers usually provided medi- cal care rather than cash.
 2. Non- Industrial Group Pur.
 chase of Medical Care.
 Under this classification are in- cluded a great number of plans in which individuals in the com munity are provided with medical care through fixed periodic pay ments to medical benefit corpora tions, private group clinics. com munity hospitals, and community health associations.
 The report describes the opera ton of plan at Baylor univer- sity in Dallas, Texas, which offers service to individuals on a fixed payment basis. A fee of $6 to $10 entities the beneficiary to com plete hospital care for period not to exceed 21 days in any one year. Special arrangements are made for obstetrical cases. For further hospital service reduc- tion of one-third of the regular charges is made. Admission to the hospital is granted upon the ad- vice of the attending physician and upon the Identification of the member.
 3. Commercial Accident and Health Insurance Policies, Accident and. health insurance policies are offered by life insur- ance companies, casualty insur- ance, companies, and fraternal and benefit associations. In contrast to the community group purchase methods of medical care the insur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

citations pay cash benefit and, in most cases, do not provide medi- cal care.
 In 1930,. the report states, a to- tai of 123 fraternal societies paid out $12,0O0,0Q0 in claims for ac- cidents, sickness, or permanent liability. In 1881 these societies were listed as having assets of $753.300,000.
 Compulsory Sickness and Com-
 pensatiOn Insurance
 At present no active movement for compulsory sickness insurance is in progress in any state of the union, according to the report, which points out that 8 number of other countries have adopted such insurance means of protec- tion against excessive medical ex- penses and contingent loss of States, however, there has been a pensation, which applies the com- pulsory insurance principle solely to industrial accidents and Gin some states) to occupational dis eases.
 VSSAuAAhthGo OhSCuSSCu 7
 In conclusion, the author of the report states: regardless of the form which future experi- ments in medical service may take, no successful solution of the problem of providing adequate, scientific medical care at req sonable cost, can be achieved without the leadership and co-op- eration of the medical profession"
 In discussing a number of pos- abilities for the future develop ment of the purchase of medical care through fixed, periodic pay ments, MT Williams raises two provocative questions:
 A. Can not rural commu-
 mites, with fairly homogene-
 ous and stable populations,
 benefit from the experience of
 industrial organizations which
 have provided medical care
 on fixed payment basis?
 B. Since hospital facilities
 are not used to capacity in the
 United States and since many
 persons who need hospitsliza- tior either go without or are
 admitted for free care, could
 not these problems be met by
 somep Ian of group purchase?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

the loot in an alleyway off Abbott avenue and denied that they had stolen them. Past records. how ever, convinced the court that they were guilty as charged.
 Dorothy Brown, 25. of 235 Ab- bolt avenue, who was held on the charge of residing in a house of i'll repute, obtained a nolle. The states principal witness, one John Grasso, failed to appear and offer testimony against her. Dorothy; known as Lon Chaney to the police and residents of Abbott avenue, was accused of picking Grasso's pocket and running away with a roll of bills. She was arrested here last Friday afternoon on her re- turn from a visit to parts unknown. At the time of the rolling incid- ent," two other residents of the same house in which the accused resided, were convicted and sen- fenced for conducting a disorderly hnllse.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

Washington, D. C., Aug 9-Prior to the depression there was a growing trend in industry toward the elimination sof the financial hazards of sickness through the establishment of industrial medi- cal services. according to a report madep ublic to-day by the com- mittee on the costs of medical care.
 Because of unemployment, how ever, many of the wage-earners previously receiving such care in 1929, 1890 and 1891 there were at least 1,375,000 eligible for this service-have doubtless been de- prived of the benefits just at the time they most needed this protec- ton, the author, Pierce Williams, states in the report.
 An abstract of his study, "The Purchase of Medical Care Through Fixed Periodic Payments" has just been published by the com mittee on the costs of medical care, which on November 29th of this year will publish it's first re- port with recommendations based on its five-year study of the prob lem of ''the delivery of adequate, scientific medical service to all the people, rich and; poor, at, a cost which can be- reasonably met by them in their respective stations in, life."
 The study undertaken by MT Williams, who is staff member of the National Bureau, of Eco- homie Research, was financed by that organization, the Social Sci ence Research Council, and the committee on the costs of medical care.
 The trend toward the elimina- tion of the financial uncertainty in connection with sickness and non-compensable injury is indi- cated by the increase of persons participating in various types of medical purchase plans. The re- port classifies such plans as fol- lows:
 1. Industrial Group Purchase of
 Medical Care
 From the figures available it was estimated that a minimum of 1,375,000 employees during the years of 1929, 1880 ard 1031 were entitled to, medical treatment provided by industrial organiza- tions. By including dependents. who were in some cases also eligi- ble to such service, this minimum estimate was raised to at least l. 755,000 persons The scope of the medical service available was found to range from simple first aid to relatively complete medical care. M
 Plans sponsored by employe or- ganizaticns usually were found to feature cash benefits and income protection, paid for death or dis ability; whereas plans which were fully or partially controlled by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09
Served Week In Reformatory; Now
 Is Out On Bonds
Judge Recognizes Claim That Records of Companions < in Escapades May Have Preiudiced Case-Father
 in Hospital at Time of Sons Conviction

}On the claim that the records of. his companions had a tendency to prejudice his case when recently tried on the charge of theft, Thom- as Shea, 21, of Walnut street ob- tafned a new hearing in police court this morning, was resentenc- ed to the Cheshire reformatory, and then released under bonds of $2,0O0 pending an apeal to the court of common pleas. The young man appeared in court after ser- wing weeks time in the state reformatory.
 Judge John r. McGrath consent ed to the reopening of the case when he was informed that the father of the accused was a patient in a local hospital and was not informed of his sons arrest sand conviction until four days after his appearance in court. He claimed that the boy should be given the privilege of defending himself and that his case should be tried on it's merits, apart from those of his three companions. Judge McGrath agreed that the youth was entitled LV d. LKAuA WAtA OClACAb OA SOohoSA and reopened the case. By this procedure. MT Shea was placed in a position to appeal from the ruling of the court. The youthful defendant was brought back from Cheshire and held in the custody of the police until Thomas Me- adms of 45 East Farm street post ed a bond of $2,000 this morning for his appearance in the court of common pleas on the first Tuesday of September.
 A week ago yesterday morning young Shea with three compan- ions, John and Daniel Nolan of Spencer avenue and John Dillon of. Niagara street were trapped in tile cellar of the apartment block at 25 Abbott avenue and held un- til the arrival of the police. The four youths were found in posses sion of a steamer trunk contain ing wearing apparel, a set of im- ported golf sticks with the name Harry Jackson of East Orange, N. J. printed on them, two travelling bags and some camping parapher- nalia. The articles had been stolen from MT Jackson's car, which he parked the previous evening in the rear of the Elton. It was claimed by the police that the four young men aroused the tenants of the block at 25 Abbott avenue by their dispute over the division of the spells. One of the aroused occu- pants stole into the cellar and pad- locked the door, holding the four prisoners until the police arrived,
 The accused appearing without counsel claimed that they found
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09
APPEAL WINS YOUTHS RELEASE
FRECKLES' BARRY
 COMING TO BANTAM
We'll Known Film Star Leads Own Orchestra
 at Music Box

Wesley "Freckles' Barry fam ous film star, brings his own or chestra to the Music Box at Ban- tam Lake, Wednesday night, Au- gust 10. Known from coast to coast through his appearances in mo- ton pictures Wesley "Freckles" Barry numbers among his friends and admirers thousands of per sons. While temporarily out of the movies, Wesley isN making new friends by his personal appear ances with his own dance orches- tra at the Music Box, Bantam Lake, Wednesday evening, August 10th. This band is composed of a group of young Californians who have earned a great reputation for their music in Hollywood and on the West Coast.
 The "freckled-faced" kid, who was the idol of thousands few short years ago, still has his freck- les and the personality which won him his reputation as juvenile star. Barry's last appearance in the movies was in May 1881. Some of his pictures which will be re- membered are "Penrod," Rags to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

Riches. School Days. "The Thor oughbred" and many others. Un-i like most stars of the screen. who usually are disappointing in real life, Wesley stands the test of per- sonal appearances before an au- dience with the same winning ways that made his kid-comedy in the films such a sure-fre hit.
 A born comedian, Wesley has the knack of making up his buff foenery as he goes along = and even his own orchestra does not know what to expect next from this irrepressible clown. Wesley is assisted by Stanley Hall, known as the Prince of Personality ana the Famous Silver-voiced Tenor. Between Barry, Stanley Hall and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

the superb work of this crack young orchestra you can expect some real fun along with a pro- gram of hot ha and up-to-the- minute dance music.
 Since leaving Hollywood this orchestra has toured the major cities of the south and east. Ap- pearances in Galveston, San An tonic, Dallas, New Orleans and Miami sent the amusement report CTS to bat with their type-writefs to turn out column after column of praises for Barry's band. He has had the same instantaneous success in the south and the east.
 "Freckles" will have his band at the Music Box, Bantam Lake on Wednesday evening. August
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09
GOLDEN EAGLE CLUB
 HELPS THE MILK FUND

The Golden Eagle Club of De- von, a group made up of vacation ing boys and girls, recently pre- sented an entertainment for the benefit of the. local School Milk Fund. Eight children took part in the event which was directed by Miss Gertrude Traurig, a member of the faculty at Crosby High
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09

10th. and win make his bow to his friends at a riotous session of syncopated revelry. Plan now to see and hear this famous band. Dancing from s:3O p. m. until a. m. b. S. T. Don't miss this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-08-09
cOMPENsATION
 AGREEMENT

sam Mangin of 41 Union street was granted s25 compensation n. full settlement of his claim against the Mutual Aid unempIoymenk| fund in an award approved yester- day afternoon in the compensation court by Commissioner F. M. Wil-'' Hams. Mangin was hurt while working for the relief comnnittee-, school, assisted by Adeline Bren-' ner and Rhoda Dworken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
$3,897 Turned In
 At Golf Course
Municipal Links Paying, Report to Park Department
 Reveals

has been opened are $3,S97, and a total of 12, 208 rounds of golf have been played, 1t was reported by Thomas F. Moore secretary. At the present rate, 1t is expected that the course will have no difficulty in paying off the bond issue raised to meet the cost of the construction.
 The proposed new playground for Bunker Hill was discussed and map showing the layout was eX- hibited. The matter was referred to Irving W. Harrison: superin- tendent of parks. The commission . CT discussed the budget for next year, the figure being practically the same, with the exception of q $1,000 addition for playground equipment MT Moore explained that should the 10 per cent pay reduction remain in effect saving of $4,000 will result.
 There is no depression on the attendance at dances being held at Hamilton park 1t was discover ed after the report of the Hamilton dance pavilion was read. The com- missioners discussed the passing of trucks through the Chase Park driveway and it was decided to refer the matter to the police de- partment.N It was also suggested that the signs fixing the speed limit to 20 miles per hour be changed to 25 miles an hour owing to the fact that hardly anyone respects the 20 mile limit. MT Harrison re- ported that men employed by the Mutual Aid Fund were working at Lakewood, and Wilmington Parks and at the municipal golf course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
Chinese Are Reported Killed
 in Engagements

Tsitsihar, Manchuria, Oct 4 = (U. PD-F'ifteen hundred Chinese troops under Lii Hai Ching. insur- gent leader, have been killed by Japanese troops operating south east of here, Japanese military headquarters claimed to-day.
 The rout of the Chinese forces was complete, the Japanese said. The fate of Li Hai Ching was not known. It was considered lmpos- sible that he could get other troops into the field.
 u Hai Ching headed Chinese op- nosing the new Manchukuo govern ment and the presence of Japanese troops in Manchuria. His troops re- gently held Manchuli. important railway Junction on. the Siberian frontier. They took Japanese and Manchukuo officials prisoner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

Two automobile crashes on the Naugatuck highway resulted last evening in the death of one man and in the injury of three others. Both mishaps occurred under cir cumstances similar in detail, the drivers losing control of the ma- chimes and crashing into poles.
 Ralph Parker, 27, of 62 Maple street, Seymour, was fatally in- jured when his car crashed into a pole on the road to Bethany. He was rushed to St Marys hospital in the Naugatuck police ambulance, but was pronounced dead on ar rival. Arthur Benderl, 2S, of Pine street, Seymour, Parker's compan- ion, escaped serious injury. He was badly shaken up, but emerged from the wreckage of the car with- out a mark. He explained to the authorities that Parker became blinded by the lights of another car and the machine swerved sud- deny off the highway.
 SThe second accident occurred about midnight. Daniel Cleary, 26, of Church street, Naugatuck, was at the wheel of machine when 1t left the road near Webber's S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

new slate of officers last week, has made great strides in the interest of the democratic candidates.
 Tonight, therefore, tho cluD members will be urged to make a final effort to get in as many new voters applications as possible within the next week so that the prospective new electors may be sworn in when the board of regis tration sits.
 Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary to-day praised the Jewish Democratic club officials and mem- bers highly for their fine showing of enthusiasm and cooperation. Tt is such work as the Jewish club is doing that will aid in making Wa terbury's democratic majority this year greater than ever" he stated.
 The club is expected to discuss tonight the special plans for d Jewish rally at which state candi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

Democratic Town Chairman John H. Crary was invited to be present next Sunday in Bridgeport when Governor Albert c. Ritchie of Maryland visits that city to ad- dress a gathering of Park City democrats. National Committed man Archibald McNeil of Bridge port issued the special invitation to Chairman Crary.
 The meeting will be held at the headquarters of the Fifth Ward Democratic club but prior to the open rally Governor Ritchie will be the guest of National Commit teeman McNeil at the latter's home.
 Chairman Crary has been invited to be present at the private gather ing in the McNeil residence. When interviewed today, Chairman Crary stated that he would be present at the session.
 It Is the desire of Chairman Crary to have Governor Ritchie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
CRARY TO MEET RITCHIE AT BRIDGEPORT
Will Urge Him
 To Speak Here
 For Roosevelt
Town Chairman Accepts Invitation of National Com.
 mitteenan McNeiI to Be Guest at Park City

visit Waterbury for one of the two major rallies that are now in the process of being arranged for. MT Crary also said today that he would also like to have Governor Ely of Massachusetts and Senator David I. Walsh of the same state come to Waterbury for one of the two big rallies.
 At Sundays meeting, therefore, it Is likely that Chairman Crary will talk with Governor Ritchie concerning the possibility of him coming here, subject to the ap- proval of the state speakers bureau of which John Grady of this city is chairman. Chairman Crary also said today that in talk with State Chairman David A. wilson he explained that the local democratic organization would await word from the Hartford headquarters on its speakers be- fore proceeding with final plans for the local party gatherings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
CHILDREN OF
 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Weekday Sessions in All Catholic Churches Until
 Further Notice
STARTED LAST THURS

The weekday classes for Cath ollie children attending public schools of Waterbury were opened last week and will continue until further notice, 1t was announced this afternoon. Glasses will be held every Thursday afternoon from 2:3O to 3:3O o'clock in all Catho- lie churches of the city. Attendance to date at these classes have been highly satisfactory and compare fayorably with last years marks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
BAND MEMBERS
 MEET MEET TONIC HIT

There will be a meeting this evening at 7:30 o'clock for 'band members in the school auditorium Floyd c. Evans. directof of instru- mental music in the high schools will be in charge. The Senior Ora matic club of Crosby met today at the close of school in room 20A where plans were discussed for the coming year. Miss Marie Macdon- ell presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
One Killed, Three Hurt In Crashes
Ralph Parker of Seymour Dies Enroute to Hospital Companion Claims Driver Blinded By Approach- ing Lights

corner and came into contact with a pole, splitting the latter in half. Cleary and his companion Elmer Regan. 26, of 58 Aetna street, Naugatuck, were brought to St Mary's hospital. Both suffered lac erations, but no Serious injuries. The car turned over after strik- ing the pole with considerable force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
BOARD OF WORKS E.
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

Two hearings on sewer assess- ments will be held tonight at tic regular meeting of the board of works. Residents of White and Ror berts streets have been notified to be present at the works board ses- sion this evening to be recorded for or against their respective sew CT assessments. Other business of the night will be routine, Assistant City Clerk John DiCorpo, who is clerk of the board, stated this morning.