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Evening star., 1932-08-21
17@Mcu7 6n-6z7

slack In case you cannot get skin for the drum
head, use heavy canvas. Glue one side and one
end and allow it to dry, then glue the other
side and end, using small nails to hold tho
fabric in place until the glue dries.
Now make two clapper sticks Of slender.
tough wood which has some spring to 1t. They
should be a little more than half IS long as
the box. Nail these firmly to one end inches
apart, then slip thin stick under them " or
inches from the nailed ends, and nail the
ends of this fast to the sides Of the box Under
the outer ends of the clapper sticks fasten
small wooden, half balls To play this tomtom,
hold the box on your lap and with your hands
spread out before you. play the clappers down
upon the drum head, one then the other
Evening star., 1932-08-21
IN african T'0mtom

WH1LE the average African t0mtom is beat
form large balls, there is one type sounded with
clapper sticks. Sometimes these instruments
have as many as five clappers, and they are
operated by the players thumbs. These clappers
are arranged over the skin tightly drawn over
q hollow wooden dish in which hole has
been cut to allow the sounds to escape. The
clappers are held down in position by twisted
thongs so that pressure of the thumbs is
required to flip them down against the drum
head.
A tomtom will emit weird noises, particularly
II it is played with the monotonous rhythm Of
the African savages. To make it, get . small
wooden box with stout walls and remove the
top. Cut small square hole near one end and
then stretch any skin tightly over the top.
Fasten the edges with best quality liquid glue
all the way around and be sure there Is M
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Big Animab Tiny Victim

THE aardvark, an animal which appears like
something seen in delirium Is as ridicu-
lo,ls in its eating habits it Is in appearance.
The full grown ant-bear as it is commonly
called or earth-pig as its name translates lit
orally, is about feet long from tip to tail.
1t has a long snout and strong claws which
it uses in burrowing into ant hills Having
wrecked hill, the aardvark licks up the ants
with its tongue. 1t seems absurd for SO large
an animal to feed so small an insect but
that seems to be its main purpose in life. Its
food Is almost entirely insect and its habits
nocturnal
Evening star., 1932-08-21
ID Sff SfkiS RS1S PXGf S;f ) l
RIDDLES

l. What has a head but does not Think
Laura Woodfield.
2. What is it that is bought by the yard and
worn by the foot?-Dorothy Robinson.
3. Why was the first day of Adams life the
longest?-Mary Cattasso.
4. What does the kangaroo have that no
other animal has?-Donald G. Main.
5. Why is modesty the strongest character
istic of a watch?-Mildred Johnson.
ANSWERS.
1. A head of cabbage 2. A carpet ;.
Because it had no Eve. 4. Little kangaroOs.
S. Because it always keeps its hands before its
face and runs down its own works.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Pretty Baby

IN low that you've seen my son and heir.
~ which side of the house do you think
he resembles?" said the proud young father.
Bachelor Friend-Well. his real beauty isn't
fully developed. yet. but-er-you don't really
think he looks like the side Of q house do you?"
Evening star., 1932-08-21
Love From Teacher

4 AOTHER-Well Jimmy, do you think your
WI teacher likes you?
JIMMY think SO. mummy. because sne
marks big kiss on all my rithmeic.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
PUZZLES

THIS weeks cross word puzzle is inclosed
] within the boundaries of a State Now
let's see how good you are at geography.
WAY DOWN EAST.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
You Lose!

TIN teacher was testing the knowledge OF
! kindergarten class. Slapping a half-dollar
on the desk she said sharply.
What is that?"
Instantly, voice from the back row, Tails"
Evening star., 1932-08-21


S. Board with a surrounding frame.
6. Boys nickname.
T. Coarse grass found near water.
g. Proposition.
u. Untruth.
l3. The god of Egypt.
IS. Pertaining to anerchy.
IT. Dry. decayed wood.
Is. Finish.
/. River in Maine.
2. Doctrine.
O. Exclamation.
4. Aged.
S. Largest city in Maine.
9. Prefix meaning three.
10. Leading product of Maine
IL. Vex make weary.
II. Athletic club (Abbr.).
l6. Woman in a religious order.
Sailing Is a popular sport in the State men
toned above, so we now have word diamond
built around q sailing word The second line
is . small bed, the third is dried coconut
meat, the fifth is a path and the sixth Is to
bs Ill. Form the diamond
o
ropsA1t
Nov for some sailing word chains. Change
0ne letter at q time, always forming real
word by each move.
Change DUCK to BOOM in five moves
0hange REEF to SAIL in six moves.
Evening star., 1932-08-21
T 0 p S A I L

How many words you form from the
letters in MAINE? You should get at least
IT. and one-letter words, such as "a and Il"
don't count
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18

Supernumerary Policeman Mich ael Karpeiman was standing on Bank street at 2 o'clock this morn ing when he observed man run- ming up and down and across the street into various doorways and out again. He didn't look like an Olympic prospect and 1t was rather early for one to do his "daiiy dozen."
 Some of the doorways into which the runner darted were entrances to restaurants, commonly known as s'speakeasies." They were all closed which accounted for the marathon.
 The officer stopped the early morning sprinter, who turned out to he Walter Wasilauskas, 3S, of 4 John street and asked him what was the trouble. wasilauskas said nothing" and was ordered home. A few minutes later Wasilauskas was racing up and down Con- gress avenue. As the patrolman followed him he turned into an aiIeyway where he was finally cor nered.
 II advised him to get upstairs in InIS home, but he refused. He was acting so suspiciously that l placed him under arrest and started 70 lead him out of the alley when he turned on mo and tried to throw mo. hit him with my nightstick, but he didn't mind that. When he grabbed me around the neck l hit him with my fist couple or times and after I got him to the ground sat on him and put the "twisters" on him. While l was holding him a lady opened a win dow of the house and asked what the trouble was. told her every, thing was a. right. And che said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
That Home of
 Curtis Watched
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Curtis, own authority. A. w. Brock, president, told the United Press they had a written order from Curtis. He understood they found nothing of importance.
 Col Charles B. Borland, director of public safety, and s. W. Iron. monger, chief of police, conferrcd again to-day regarding the possi" bilitv and advisability of prosecute ing Curtis. They reached no de- cision. Borland told the United Press they needed more informal ton, and indicated that he was waiting to sec If any action was taken in New Jersey.
 The Very Rev Harold Dobson.- Peacock, Curtis associate, had not replied to-day to an invitation of inc New Jersey police to go to Hopeweil and submit to question ing, Just preparing to conduct a morning service at his fashion. able Christ church, Peacock said he was busy to-day and would be busy tomorrow on church matters.
 Police Chief Ironmonger, in say ing to-day that he believed Curtis had not yet told his full story, was but ochOing what Curtis own friends say. There was little dis- position here to dismiss the whole of Curtis activities as explained in his statement.
 Sentiment was bitter between Curtis friends and enemies. Led by Mrs Curtis, the friends main- tained stoutiy that he had more to tell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18

 Curtis as carrying crew of i've, and any, of these name plateB--- Evelyn Batten, ThercAsa Salvatora, William A. Morse. Ella Brisson. one such vessel had been in New York harbor within the past two weeks, 1t was recalled. The police and coast guard, both skcptical of tho Curtis story, checked 1t minutely, following every trail he described. The last trip of tho Maroon was the day before the babys body was found. Colonel Lindbergh himself was aboard another vessel in ac. cordance with instructions given him by Curtis.
 That afternoon. the world knew Lindbergh's search for his. first born was ended. About nine hours later, the flier was reached by wire | less and told the child was dead. There was one line in Curtis cons fession referring to that facts-"As well as keeping Colonel Lindbersh away from hls home :. during the most important phases' Of the hunt.
 Ali that tragic night, Anne Nor row Ltndbergh, whose first born lay murdered while she expected birth of q second child, needed her husband moro than at any other time.
 ] And ,he was pacing the decks of ia yacht at soa, peerirE through Ithe darkness fn search of q phans ltom ship that carried his hopes and tho hopes of q nation for the safe return of q two.year.oid curriy-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
ENGLAND AMAZED

London, May 1s.-tUP)--Con- fession by John Hughes Curtis that he had invented his story of negoti- ations with the Lindbergh kidnap- CTS caused as great sensation in England as did the Kidnapping and discovery of the child's body. All morning newspapers in London gave the Curtis story precedence over the loss of the liner Georges Phillipar, major maritime dis- aster, and the riots in Bombay. a story of particular interest to Bri- tain. Many newspapers interview ed Governor A. Harry Moore and other officials by transatlantic telephone. The Daily Herald quot ed the governor as saying:
 "I can tell you one thing tho papers here Gin Americn) have not got yet. Curtis seems to duplicate tho Rev IT. Dobson Peacock In tho whole affair.", We do not know for sure what Curtis means but hls statement says He, the dean could have stopped me if he had wished
 We want to know what that means. If the dean is mixed up in this racket, we will be seeing him pretty soon.
 we have got Curtis inside and are going to keep him there for the present for safety because he would have a very happy reception if we lot him out. We are con- vinced he had nothing to do with the actual Kidnapping. The whole thing was q rotten piece of swlnd- ling"
 SEARCH MEXICO
 Mexico City, May 18.--(UP)-- Mexico City's police were engaged In ono of the most extensive man hunts in the capitals history to. day seeking Harry Fleischer. mem- Der of the Detroit Purple" gang wanted in connection with tho Lindbergh Kidnapping.
 Police Chief Manuel Rublo Oviedo took personal charge of the Investigation. A description of Fioischer was broadcast. Police is. sued n circular bearing his photo. graphs.
 Employees of tho Hotel St Regis who were shown the photographs told the United Press they were certain Fieischcr had been around the hotel early in May although he was not registered there.
 The newspaper Universal said F'ieischer was here for several days carly this month but that he had not been seen since May G..
 Fleischer has not been apprc- hended, published reports from Monterey to tho contrary notwith. standing. according to local au. thorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Comedy Arrest Is
 Aired In Court;
 Fine Imposed
While Cop Sits on WasiIauskas, Wife Goes Through Mates Pocket and Recovers Money Stolen From
 Her Short Time Before-Man Who Assaulted
 Street Cleaner Taxed SIS

why that's my husband told her to come down and get him into the house, but she said don't want him here. He was here a few minutes ago and beat me and stole my money. She came down into the yard and took the money out of her husbands pocket and then sent him in. He became quite as a lamb after his wife was willing to have him arrested"
 Kasilauskas took the stand and admitted that he had had a few drinks. Do you remember every' thing that happened this morn- ing 2" asked Judge T. V. Meyer. "Did the officer hit you with his nightstick queried the court, ap. parently having some sympathy for the accused.
 "No he didn't touch me-" an- swered Wasilauskas.
 Didn't he strike you with his fist ?"
 T don't think so." said the ac- cused.
 Wasilauskas was fined $5 and costs for breach of the peace and was given a suspended sentence on the charges of intoxication and re' 
 sistance.
 Jay Hlrleman, 29, of Sunnyside avenue, Oakville. was fined q total of $13.35 on the charge of breach of the peace. He was involved In a fight several weeks ago with Nicholas DeLucca, 75, a vetera street cleaner. The latter suffered fractured nose in the scrimmagel but HIrleman denied striking him. The trouble started when Hirlc. mans machine backed into De- Lucca's refuse can. DeLucca was accused of putting several dents into the rear of the auto with his shovel.
 Tony ReJoie, 36, of 77 Phoenix avenue was fined $100 and costs and given a suspended jail sentence on the charge of violating the ljuuor law,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Curtis Blamed
 By Dr COndon
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tContinued rom Page 1.)
 the original ransom note left ut Hopewell, had asked $50,000 of Condon who had volunteered to serve as a Ego between." He had negotiated by means of want ads.
 "When Curtis announced to the newspapers. he had been author- ized to pay's100 900 for the return of the baby, he ruined my work" Condon stormed.
 "Tho kidnapers threw that offer in my face with mo authorized to pay only $50,000. l didn't hear from them again for q long time." The baby was found dead near the Llndbergh home few weeks later. while Condon wns frantical- ly, attempting to communicate with the man to whom he had paid | $50.00 in Bronx cemetery
 That man was known as "Axel," Condon indicated yesterday. Pre-. viously there had been an inten- sive search for "a, Scandinavian named John." It Is presumed the same man was known by both names.
 we know plenty that has not come out yet" Condon volun- | teered.
 Condon had planned to look for John or Axel in the police lineup yesterday. The Bronx county grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
PRISONER DENIES OFFICER STRUCK HIM
RETURN VISIT OF
 HUNGER MARCHERS
Will Make Some More Re- Marks This Afternoon
 at Soldiers Monument
THE POLICE NOTIFIED

Notice was served upon Super intendent of Police Joseph Mclean to-day that the hunger marchers" who visited Waterbury yesterday noon and continued on their way to Hartford after delivering q few speeches, would return to this city late this afternoon. They will congrcgate at the Soldiers monu- ment for few minutes to deliver more messages to the public or that portion of 1t interested in their orations on unemployment insurance, the soviet government, five-day week working program and other subpects.
 The hunger marchers" who journeyed to Hartford in auto trucks and touring cars will be the guests of the local communists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Town Chairman May
 Go To Convention
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state central committee represen- tation was about even with the members now realizing that they should go back to the "old guard" standard.
 Mayor Hayes continued to-day to be mentioned as q possible choice for national committeemnn n In the event of compromise can- didnte being offered by Governor Wilbur l.. Gross. The latter was empowered by tho convention to recommend Il man for the post |. Tho McNeil and Fitzgerald battle is still on. however, but yesterdays state convention polling clearly demonstrated Fitzgerald's suprem- acy over McNeil as far ns eon- trol of the delegates was con- cerned. Thomas Hewes of Farm ington is also considered us q pos. sible compromise choice for na- tional committeeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18

(Continued from rage l.) ing Urged by Charity of Christ" 1"
 An official resume of the en- cyclical said:
 "Subversive factions taking ad- vantage of worldwide misery more and more brazenly unfurl their banners of wickedness and hate of religion, and cndeavor not without with tho struggle for daily bread realize their diabolical purpose"
 "Thus, whereas formerly atheists were lost in tho multitude, now in- stead in various countries they form q solid organized army that, with the help of secret societies, increases and grows bolder daily, as though with their blasphenies they could stifle the marvellous con- cert in which creation sings the glory of its creator. [!
 "T'he Holy Father accordingly calls on all nations to put aside all base egotism and unite all their forces fin a single front against the battalions of evil and the enemies of God, no less than of mankind.
 Evidently appealing to Protest ants, the encyclical said. land al- though they who glory in the name of Christians should bo first In their union of mind and strength, let those likewise Loyalty and heartily concur who still believe in God and adore him, for tho peril threatens all and aims at over. throwing the very foundations of social order and all authority"
 The encyclical urged penitents to prayer and charity and contin- ued:
 "J.et the faithful abstain from entertainments and amusements. however lawful let those who arc in easier circumstances deduct also something voluntarily in the spirit of Christian austerity from their moderate measure and their usual manner of life, bestowing rather on the poor the proceeds of this retrenchment also an excellent means of satisfying divine justice and drawing down divine mercy.
 "Let the poor and all those who are at this time facing a hard trial, wkant of work and scarcity of food, let them offer in like spirit of penitence resignation to the pri- vations imposed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Holy Pontiff
 Appeals to All

(Continued from Page 1.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Finance Commissioner Charles Jackson of this city will go to the nntlannl aeaaiQn nA An nltGrnnte.

l Finance Commissions Charles Jackson of this city will go to the
 national session as an alternate. Mayor Hayes was congratulated on all sides here to-day because of his victory on tho floor of the convention over his Roosevelt op. ponents who sought to keep him off the national delegation due to
 his backing of eX-Governor Smith An inspection of the roll call on the Hayes Brennan and Kirby. Wright fight for the places on the national delegation showed thnt Nnugntuck went solldly for the lo' cnI mayor, along with Wolcott, Thomaston, Winchester, Harwinton and Thomaston. Split votes were in Ansonlu with Hayes carrying the vote c to 3: Kirby, Salisbury, with three for Hayes and ono for Kirby, Pros- ptct with for Hayes and l for Kirby.
 Torrington voted for Hayes, 1 for Kirby and for Hayes md Wright. New Hartford voted two for Hayes and two for Brennan and Wright. Derby voted ono for Hayes, four for Kirby and ono for Hayes und Kirby. The tickets ran Hayes Brennan and Kirby-Wright, therefore. some third way splits were realized.
 Kent, Canaan, sharon, Beacon lrulls, Middlebury, oxford, Sey-
 mour, Bethlehem, Watertown. Norwalk, Washington. Plymouth, Morris, Brldgewnter and New NH. ford voted against Mayor Hayes and Mir Brennan solldly.
 Indications to-day were that the "old guard" which overwhelming. iy controlled yesterdays conven. ton will also havo control of tho incoming state central committed directly following the stnte con. vention's adjournament. This pol icy was not followed out ygSter- day. Sthte Chairman David A. Wilson Is expected to call the cen' trai committee into session within a week to organize.
 That Chairman Wilson, Secretary j. Francis smith of this city, md e.chairmnn Mrs Mabel Me- Quecney of Bridgeport will Do ro- elected to their present positions ih practically assured. Fred Holt, treasurer, will also be reelected fl he seeks the post again. 1t Is be- lieved.
 However, the "old guard" will be In power once more on tho central committee and direct the activi- | ties of the state party In the na' tional and state campaign this year.
 William R. Palmer of oxford, former U. s. marshal for Connecti' cut, was "dumped' from the com mittee yesterday. He is an "old guard" chieftain. However, so was Labor Commissioners Joseph Tone of New Haven. "new guard'' | leader. Mir Palmer's place was taken by John O'Connell while a Now Haven man succeeded MT Tone.
 Edward A. Keegan of Putnam, another told guard" representative, was also dropped and was succeed Ted by Albert J. cavanaush of XII
 On tho other hand, William
 Brennan of Winsted, "old guard
 member. was elected to the central committee, succeeding William ll
 Dyer of Norfolk. "new guard member and president of tho Idtch' field Democratic club. Tn other districts "old guard" followers held their places. It Is estimated that tho outcome of the battle on thc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18

Bombay, India, May 1S--(U. .P.) Miss Madeleine Slade. English disciple of the Mahatma Gandhi. was released from prison today af- ter serving her full term of three months for civil disobedience.
 She left at once for Poona to in- terview the Mahatmn and will re- new her national congress activ- tiles when she returns here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18

jury hearing in the extortion case interfered. He planned to look over the usual morning parade of pickups today, and then to testify bfeore the grand jury Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-05-18
Curtis Has Not Yet
 Been Arrested
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Col. H. Norman Schwartz kopf, head of the state police, announced that the authori. ties had had confidential in- formation from Virginia that Curtis some time ago, upon becoming involved in finan: cial difficulties tried to end his life.
 He has not again attempted suicide nor had any 0pportu. nity to undertake such, ac. cording to Schwarzkopf as he is constantly under guard"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-27
Utilities Led Dash Upward In Market
 During Late Hours
Went Up Little and Other IndustriaIs Showed Strength

1 3-4; New York Central 20 3-S
 up 3-S; Pennsylvania IS 5-8 up
 l-4; Chesapeake & Ohio IS 1-8 up 7-S and Atchison 46 1-2 up 1. General Motors whose weakness
 in the early trading, unsettled the
 entire market resisted pressure at it's record low of 10 7-8. When
 traders failed to break the issue
 through that level. it rallied to the previous close.
 Short covering was noted in
 many sections of the list on the theory the bad news was out on the steel corporation with the elimination of the common div
 idend. leaving the stock to lead a rally.
 Then, too, encouragement was
 derived from efforts of congress to speed up tax legislation and pre- vent passage at this time of a sol- dier bonus. More favorable rail-
 road reports and declaration of regular dividends by two of the leading carriers in the past two days also were helpful to the gen. eral market.
 Grains were mixed despite stock market strength, while cotton fu-
 lures rose a few points and re-
 tained gains. Bonds were irreg-
 ular with U. s. government issues
 higher. apparently on support of
 federal reserve buying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-27
KiWaniS Club
 Noon Meeting
Heard Address To-day on
 Business in Brazil and Argentina

Joseph Wuichet. foreign seore- tary of the Manufacturers Associ- ation of Connecticut and a repre- sentative of 13 firms in that organ ization, including the, Scovill Man ufacturing company of this city, in his address this forenoon to the Kiwanis club at the Hotel Elton stated in his speech entitled, Bra gil and Argentina" that business down there is not quite so bad as in this country at the present time, although there is very little de- mand there for finished products from this country, for the value of the Brazilian coin has been de- creased.
 He wildly described his four months sojourn in Brazil and the life of the residents in Rio de Janerio, San Paoio and Buenos Aires. People there work from 7:30 in the morning to II and rest until 2 o'clock to resume work un- til 5 p. m. Due to. the torrid heat laborers rest from 5 o'clock till 5:30 and then resume for two hours more. -.