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Evening star., 1932-03-13
1880 Drought Serious to Insect Warfare

THE drought of 1890, which almost spelled
ruin for much Of the agriculture of this
country, has had a carry-over effect unmarked
generally, but matter of serious concern to
the entomologists who are directing the war
to preserve the food supply Of the Nation.
With few exceptions, the various insect pests
which play havoc among the crops thrived
under the conditions brought about by the
drought. Many of them are controlled by nat
ural means such as fungus diseases and para
Sites which require moist conditions for their
smaller lives. The extended periods of dry
weather tended to Keep these natural enemies
so limited that the insects increased tremen-
dously.
There were exceptions, of course, such as
the European corn borer, the Mexican bean
beetle, the Oriental fruit moth and the plum
crculio. In the case Of the first three, 1t Is
their habit to lay their eggs on the under side
Of leaves Of the plants attacked. The terrific
heat and the arid conditions of 1880 caused
the leaves to wilt and twist, permitting the di-
rect rays Of the sun to attack the eggs. The
result was that the eggs were dried and that
generation Of the beetles. borers and moths was
greatly reduced. In the case Of the borer for
instance, surveys indicated that as many as 60
per cent Of the normal number of borerS were
eliminated
The plum curculio, which passes through a
1arva stage, was literally baked in the ground.
The soil, dried hard as a stone under the in
tense heat, roasted the larvae and the decima-
ton Of the curculio population was extensive.
The Mexican bean beetle, which after its in
PRODUCTION into this country in Texas was local
lied for many years. suddenly some years back
began swift and relentless advance which
has swept it North into Canada and East into
New England. During 1880 and 1881, however,
control activities were almost unnecessary be-
cause Of the effect of the drought. The return
Of normal moisture, however. is likely to bring
q recurrence of the infestation.
This particular beetle is the bane of the home
or kitchen gardener, for effective control work
Is not 50 easy. Commercial gardeners through
expert spraying can keep the beetles from in
ficting a serious damage, particularly as their
crops are limited to few pickings The home
gardener, however, seeks to prolong the bear
ing of his vines over great period as pos
sible. This makes the spraying more Of task
and he Is probably lacking in the sklful use of
the spray to make his task effective.
Last year the outbreak of grasshoppers was
exceptionally severe because of the drought, as
was the damage done by the chinch bug, the
coddling moth, the cattle grub and the buffalo
gnat, all of which thrived in the dry weather.
The buffalo gnats, in particular, did serious
damage TO the live stock Of the Mississippi
Valley.
Nature set the stage over a two-year period
for the breeding of the gnats, for they thrive ON
submerged vegetation. The drought Of 1880
dried I'D much land normally under water
This permitted the growth of grass over q large
Evening star., 1932-03-13

He sells them the idea that they would de-
rive more enjoyment and benefit from that
kind Of bridge, shows them how to organize
such games teaches them how to play duph-
cate and then manages the resultant compe
tition. He works out of New York, but does
not stick close to home. Indeed, he ranges
far and wide, showing others how to get more
enjoyment out of their bridge.
Mr. Mason's interest In a manufacturing
business entirely divorced from the game is
such that he can spare practically as much
time as he wishes for this bridge building,
which he does as a sort of emi-professional.
Evening star., 1932-03-13
Exberts' Mistakes

East had made a dealers diamond bid on
this hand, South passing, West bidding two
hearts, North doubling, East calling two dia-
monds, South two no trump, rather daring,
and North took 1t to three no trump. West
led the five of hearts.
Evening star., 1932-03-13
Bridge Builders

E. A. MASON. For several years this en-
ergetic enthusiast has been spreading the gos-
pei of duplicate tournament bridge to clubs
employees Of big companies and other groups.
Evening star., 1932-03-13

He enjoys helping IN the conduct Of the big
championship tournaments and leading char
ity bridges. When the largest scale team-of-
four game in history was held recently, the
artists and writer's championship, with 264
players, his work as director was machine
like IN its efficiency, although it was the first
time that the Barclay movement" of the
teams, necessitated by the big entry, had ever
been used.
1t would be impossible to estimate the num-
ber of people now playing duplicate who were
initiated into its mysteries by Mr.. Mason and
his very helpful wife.
Evening star., 1932-03-13
Xs 7HE BRIDGE Forum
The S0lnti0n

II all the countless unemployed
Cared not for what they earned,
If getting work to fill their time
Were all for which they yearned
The problem soon would melt away
Because one type of jobs
Which never had an applicant
Can put them on in mobs;
The horde of bugs who play at bridge
Could merely advertise
"Wanted-Ten million listeners
To hear our alibis"
- EFORE criticizing a partner for his
judgment in making a certain bid for
- play, it is usually well to find out
\ his line of thought. 1t may turn out
that his idea sounder than your
own-so sound that you will admit 1t
was better-but that it merely resulted un-
fortunately in that particular instance. on
course, even If his opinion does not eventually
seem as solidly based, it is still better not to
upbraid him and impair his efficiency on sub
sequent hands.
Sometimes there is a case in which judg-
ment would be divided among the worlds
greatest players. One has just come to hand.
1t was the little matter Of the original lead
from this collection of cards:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

After Dark specially eiodamatc Particularly toward midnight when hollow echoes gow in settings of
 
 actually Well midy Crime thereabouts petty may rob drug addict
 finds Even winter there shelter the sleeping In daylight hours uchihs these hde-aways their Shadows
 mina with memories of caerng clog hoofs obbe provides in the highway above Park Avenue faded activity newspaper gone Old dusty legends Now and then some dd scribe W far face
 gs- recognized gourmets Many of course feel lucky to be dining all but chap Chefs tossed the pleasing to the tastes of Brnhardt Lillian Russell a James J. Corbett
 standing canape meat appetite for this canapers stephen Crane Oscar Hanniersten Paul Armstrong Russell and Fred Stone.
 
 Owen Davis likes breakfast Arthur Hamnersen kept kitchen his dishes One of the The late David easeo we for % rren @ mo any way Georse Jesse insists rich ice french ice cream Prefers chocolate
 Sam Harris soup show hits and Bon Bernie looks spots that have to his candy rOck candy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
UPHEAVAL NEAR.
 STUDENT TOLD

Philadelphia GU. P.)-Either d dictatorship or revolution faces the nation unless leaders of the country gain a realization of the desperate straits in which people have been placed through the de- precision, the Rev. Dr. D. Wilmot Gateson told graduates of Drexel Institute.
 "In this deression,' he said, 'it is amazing that we have not had any sgrious rioting or vio- lence. But the banding together of the Bonus Army is dangerous, like collecting combustible materi- al in preparation for a fire, need- ing only a spark to set 1t off.
 Capital, however, has been neither wise nor generous in their emergency"
 Dr. Gateson said it may only be a bloodless revolution which we face, bue he is convinced that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
EEL
 KILLS CARP

Paris (UP)-An electric eel gen. erating 300 volts literally shocked a carp to death here recently at public demonstration in the a. quarium of the Musee des Colonies. Known to the natives of it's own waters as the "trembladore," the gymnot, or dynamo-fish. is a grace ful and sinister creature. It Is velvety black on the back and sides, with red and orange spots on the head and stomach. Its gen. orator, spark plugs and other elec- trical equipment occup four-fifths of its interior. It can produce a current of more than 300 volts.
 Professor Gruvel, director of the aquarium, tossed in a live carp, and one of the cells immediately shot toward the darting fish and loosed a shock. The carp was killed and eaten in a second. Six of these giant electric eels have just been brought from the tropical jungles of South America and demonstrated their dynam0s by electrocuting the cary. These crea- lures are so dangerous in their native waters that residents of sec tions where they exist are afraid to drive their horses or cattle through ford infested with them. Tn many instances, roads have been abandoned because. the routes led across streams in which the dreaded "trembladores" are found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
WIDE SEARCH FOR OIL AND GAS IS
 ON IN NID-SOUTH
Memphis Is Center of Ex- tensive Prospecting in
 Ark, Tenn, Miss

Memphis-An intensive prospect ing campaign for oil and gas have sent numerous scouts searching in sissippi and Western Tennesse.
 Thousands of acres are under lease, and a score of test wells are being drilled in the search for new oil fields in the midwest.
 The search is being conducted without the ballyhoo and stock promotion that accompanied the "wildcatting' of 1921. Oil men joined with capitalists in the Tri- States area to hunt for the oil and gas in paying quantities.
 Quarter. Million Acres Leased.
 E, Randall Henderson general manager of the Kentucky Oil & Gas Company, characterixes the campaign as the biggest in the United states, and he estimated 250,0O0 acres are under lease in Eastern Arkansas.
 "Eleven companies, including all of the larger producing companies in the western fields are interest ed in the development and half of them have made locations" he said. More than 20 have been made in Eastern Arkansas and equipment fer drilling Is beginning to come int0 the territory almost daily"
 Terrific Gas Pressure. The Palmer Corporation of Chi cago, which developed large gas fields in Louisiana, holds the leases at the center of the dome structure oil men believe. The magnatom- trie, the latest device for locating | oil and gas, has been used to sur vey the Arkansas field and these surveys indicate the greatest gas pressure ever recorded in a gas dome.
 The deepest test we'll in the Tri- states Is the Fred M. White, Jr No. 1 west of Forrest City. It Is being drilled by the Walmar oil Co.,, of Tulsa, Okla. It is down more than 2,500 feet and several showipgs of gas have been found in the well, officials report. Three wells are in the Memphis territory; another deep test is near Dyersburg. Tenn; other tests are near Blytheviile, Ark, and in Lowndes and Monroe Counties Mississippi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
PLAN BUILDING NOVEL
 TYPE OF PLANE
IcebOxes and Sand Piles Will Be Featured in
 Construction

Berkeley, Cal. (UP)-An icebex and a sand pile were exalted to new scientific heights at the first Pacific Coast aeronautics rneetiy~ of the American Society of Me- chanical Engineers. here.
 Both are important auxiliaries in the construction of new type airplane being built by Dr John E.. Younger, University of California professor of mechanical engineer ing, and s. H. Capels, inventor of the original Capelis planes, of which the one now being built Is an improvement.
 The icebox is used because of the peculiar properties of the alu- mirum alloy of which the entire plane is being made.
 Usually, rivets are heated to make them soft and workable, then plunged into cold water and used at once," Dr Younger said.
 Rivcts Pliablc 10 Days.
 we found that by keeping our aluminium alloy rivets in an elec- tric refrigerator at a temperature of about 10 degrees Fahrenheit, they retained their piiability for several days"
 The sand pile will be used soon to i'll sandbags to pile on the wings so that critical strength tests may be made after the plane is flown. The 12-passenger plane now be- ing built at an Fl Cerrito factory, is a preliminary operation to the construction of high speed trans port planes seating from 50 to 100 persons, Dr Younger said.
 To Haye 23O M.P.H. Speed
 Test flights of the plane, ex- pected to have a maximum speed of 230 miles per hour and a cruis- Ing speed of 200 miles per hour. will be made at oakland airport. in September.
 We believe it will be safer than the planes now in passenger serv- ice," Dr Younger declared.
 Tt Is an all-metal, low-winE monoplane with an additional wing above the fuselage and be- hind the main wing. Although. at first, we will use only two motors and the single main wing, eventu- ally 1t will have four motors and the other wing"
 Fundamentally. the engineers plane Is of the monocoupe, or box type, without beams or cross- braces. Every feature is strcnin- lined and all controls arc closed in to protect passengers from the air streams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
BRENNAN WILL
Factions Reach
 Settlement And
 Case Withdrawn
Experts Testified During Bitter Trial in Which Validity of Testament Was Attacked Judge of Probate Ruled Document Forgery

lying for and against the validity of the will, particularly the hand writing In which the terms were outlined. Such prominent experts as Herring, Turner. Clark and Schmidt entered into the case and appeared here to offer testimony. Herring and Turner declared that the will was forged. Clark claimed that 1t was not, while Schmidt tes- tiffed as to the nature or cCmpo. sition and age of the ink used sup pesedly by the deceased in writ ing his last will and testament. Nc big murder or will case involving experts has been heard in the United States In recent years without oneof the four men men tioned being called as witnesses,
 When Judge Slavin upheld the contention of the two brothers and sister that the document presented for probate was not an original one. Mrs Sharkey appealed to the superior court. It was expected that the four experts would be re- called, but to-day 1t was an. rioiinced that both sides had reached a satisfactory settlement and the case Is now a matter Of history.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Victory Fund
 Quota Nears S3.OOO Raised to Date By Various Districts of City
City

towns in the state are also making much progress, 1t was ascertained, although there are a number or Conencticut communities yet to even make any real start on the money raising campaign.
 The showing being made in Wa terbury, though, is considered ex- ceptionaliy good. In fact, al- though only 5000 has been ac- counted for to date out of the A. 900 quota, 1t is believed that the remaining $1,000 has been pledged and that all that. remains is to make the collections.
 Naugatuck has only just started its campaign to raise money for the Victory fund, Cheshire has raised $67 of its $78 quota. Th0maston has raised $51 of its SIPS quota and Watertown has raised approxi- mately one-half of its $126 quota.
 According to information re- ceived, the town of Wilton has made a wonderful showing in the drive. Although the towns quota was only $33 the sum of $122 has been turned in from that commun- ity Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport are also understood to be making wonderful progress just the same as Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
HOT COFFEE
 SAVED LIFE

Schenectady, N. Y (UP)-Rich- ard Dick" Considine recalled tho other day how he saved his life by hurling hot coffee, canned goods and any formidable weapon he could lay his hands on during the Balangiga massacre in the Philippines, in 1901.
 Considine Is one of four living survivors of the famous battle in which most of his company--C''' of the 9th Regiment-was wiped out. For his bravery he received a congressional medal.
 It was during the early morning of Sept 2S, 1901, Considine re- counted, that he noticed the sullen demeanor of the natives.
 suddenly the bells of nearby church began to clang and the bolo-armed warriors swarmed out of the church. They attacked any way and every way without mercy., Our men were in their hunks. and were killed before they had a chance to grab their guns.
 T slung hot coffee at them until it ran out. Then I threw all the canned goods in the camp conn missary. My next weapon was a shovel, and when that broke l grabbed an old baseball bat. The latter was my best weapon and split the heads of II Moros."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
Baby Bandits
 To Stand Trial
Plead Guilty in Bay State Court to RObbing Water
 town Store-Return Expected Monday

Governor Ely of Massachusetts has signed the necessary extradition papers. The youths when brought into the district court of South- bridge, Mass, yesterday admitted taking part in the burglary. Two constables from Watertown are ex- pected to bring the quartette back for trial possibly Monday evening.
 The accused gave their names as John O'Shea, 22 of Brookline, Mass, alleged leader of the gang: Thomas Payne, 20, of Milford, Conn.,, and James Bonston, 20, and Alex Markeivicx. 20, both of Wa tertoWn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

Amicable settlement of one of the most interesting cases recorded in probable court in years was al- nounced today in the statement that the Sharkey- Brennan contest had been withdrawn from superior court and all differences between warning relatives adjusted.
 The case was on its way to trial in superior court when Mrs Cath crime Moriarity Sharkey appealed from a decision rendered by Judge Dennis J. Siavir several weeks ago. She was opposed by her brothers. Martin and Thomas Brennan and her sister, Mrs Mary Shea in the disposition of an estate left by their brother, the late Dennis w. Brennan. for many years bose car penter of the Tracy Brothers com pany. The estate was appraised at less than $7,0O0, but when the will was presented for admission to pro- bate a. battle started.
 The only will presented made Mrs Sharkey sole beneficiary. Her Sbrotl1brs and sister protested that the testament was forgery. Dur ing the hearing in probate court hdth sides presented experts testi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
FEW SPANIARDS
 GET DIVORCES

Madrid, (UP)-The courts al- ready are handling many divorce petitions in accordance with the law passed by the Cortes recently.
 In keeping with the Spanish tradition of respect for an indivi- dual's private life, the newspapers pay little attention to divorce news. The story of the first decree hand ed down in Spain was told in few lines. The names of the divorced persons were not given.
 The Spanish divorce law was drawn up in accordance with the precepts of the Republican Consti- tuition, which in it's Article 43 says that "matrimony is based on the equality of rights of both sexes and may be dissolved by mutual dissent, or upon petition of either of the parties. who in this case signs of the times portend dire ca la nifty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
BIBLE WEIGHS HALF A TON.

The largest Bible in the world is now being made by a carpenter in Los Angeles, Calif. who already has spent two years on the work, points out the July issue of Boys Life" the monthly journal of the Boy Scouts of America. Using hand stamping machine. he im- printed onto the three-foot pages o fthe giant book every separate letter. symbol and unctuation mark The book contains s.14s pages and weighs 1,094 pounds. The pages are bound with metal. the entire volume being separated into thir- ty-two sections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
OBITUARY

DDNOFRIO - Josephine Dono-. frio, aged 12 years, daughter or MT and Mrs Nicholas Donofrio. died this morning at St Mary's hosbital after a brief illness. She is survived by her parents; one brother, Alexander, and four sis ters, Florence, Louise, Rita arid Rore. She was a pupil in the fifth grade at FIopeville school.
 The funeral will be held Mon day morning from the home with services at Our Lady of Lourdes Church at time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
TTfREE TAILED LIZARD IS
 TtkTED ABOUT IN TIN 90,

7V1E5U HUVCE EN 1EN DyK
 San Rafael, Cal, (UP)-Thst an. noylng creature that's boon crawl. ing around tho ceiling at 2 q. m. in the room of inebrIated gehtlc- men has been captured by Joe uarsiulo.
 It's a three.tailed lizard.
 Te.day he carries the reptile around ln a tin box, showing it Co almost everyone he meets. He co. ports that two Of the first ten who saw hls pet sisned the pledge, . third called him a liar on the EFeunae that there's no such thlne as q thFeestslled iisafd, aild ( Eelirth asserted that he'd seen the thiha before only lt wah eeleFen green with teiiow poIkasdois ht
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
FUR COATS LIVE LONGER.

Life expectation of a fur coat Is now several years longer than 1t was during the boom days of the Coolidge prosperity era, according to Harry Jay Treu, specialist in re- styling furs in New York city. There is hardly movie or Broad way star who had a new fur coat last winter" he said, ''yet they have looked as chic as ever in their minks. seals and sables. They have met the slump by having their coats remodelled from year to year. As near as I can judge, the, aver age fur coat today lasts twice as long as did a fur coat in the old days"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

Connecticut's Baby Bandit" gang, four in number, captured near Springfield two weeks ago in possession of a large amount of merchandise stolen from the Wa tertown branch store of the Miller & Peck company, will be returned to Watertown for trial at once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09

waterbury's quota of the demo- cratic Victory Fund has been three-qiiarters raised with only S4,- 600 more to go before the books are closed as far as this city IS concerned, It was learned to-day at democratic state headquarters that $3,00O has been raised of the local S4,OOO quota. Other cities and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
BUILDS PLANE ENGINE

Los Angeles Harry A. Miller, noted builder of race cars, is con- structing an airplane engine with 1000 horsepower. This engine, similar to the ones Gar Wood is to use in his next motor boat, weighs from 1000 to 1.250 pounds. and win contain 16 cylinders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-07-09
must allege a just cause" ;"

must aIIege 8 Just cause.
 Although the republic now is a year old, there Is still much senti- ment against the divorce law. The Catholic church remains as firmly opposed to divorce as ever. The Catholic newspapers take every chance they can to attack the di- vorce law as one of the mistakes of the republic" and suggest that they would seek its repeal when the day of revision" arrives.