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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
WATER

A very delightful George Wash ington card party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Rus sell Hard for the benefit of the To- cal branch of the Connecticut Coun ell of Catholic Women. Various card games were played during the evening. Prizes were awarded at each table and late in the evening refreshments were served by the hostess.
 Those who attended were Mrs Sarah O'Neill, Mrs A. L. Lock. ton, Mrs Frank Schaller. Mrs George Chartrand, Miss Sadie Gaf- fney. Miss Nellie Gaffney. Mrs Fred Slason, Mrs Margaret Barry Miss Julia Whelan, Miss Nellie Hanley. Miss Marie Sang. Miss Cath erine Wallace. Mrs John Shields Mrs Edward Ryan, Mrs George Ky an, Mrs Irving Campbell. Mrs Oc. tave Hevey. Miss Antoinette Hevey Miss Elizabeth, Shields. Mrs Thomas O'Neill, Mrs Michael Hannon,. Mrs Catherine McGough, Mrs Mary Grenier, Mrs Catherine Burns. Mrs James Tanning, Miss Minnie Han- ming. Miss Agnes flaming. Mrs Michael McFadden. Mir and Mrs Daniel Crowley. Miss Julia Coyle. Miss Catherine Hickey. and MT and Mrs Russell Hard,
 The Baldwin school honor roll ending February 18th is as follows:
 Grade 8 - Mrs Norway - Betty Atwood, Evelyn Beers, Margaret Butterfield, Gladys Cook, Betty Gris wold, Virginia Mattoon, Myrtle Norlon. Frances Riley, Louise Riley Marguerite Swift, Evelyn Walton and Ralph Lund.
 Grade 8 = Miss Lundhal-Edith Ceilings.
 Grade z - Miss Fenton = Roger Cleveland, Carmen Belfit, Virginia Copeland. Guintin Scott-Smith and Murial Vaill.
 Honor roll for the half year. Evelyn Beers. Margaret Butterfield, Betty Griswold, Virginia Mattoon, Myrtle Norton, Frances Riley. Louise Riley, Marguerite Swift, Evelyn Walton. Muriel Vaill and Roger Cleveland.
 Funeral services for Ira c. Hotch- kiss 70. who died at his home on Cutler street Sunday, were held yes- terday from the home at 2 o'clock Rev Clarence Wells officiated. Bur- ial which was in charge of the Ma sons was in Evergreen cemetery.
 The bearers were Philip Fudge. Edgar Norton and Fred Camp, re- presenting the Masons and Arthur Copeland, Thomas Magee and Will liam Hosking representing the Knights of Pythias.
 The regular meeting of the Sexta Feira will be held tomorrow after noon at the home of Mrs w. E.. Pickard on the Middlebury road. Mrs Pickard and Mrs Paul Prent- gel will be the hostesses. Mrs Linus Mattoon will give paper on Clock Makers in Connecticut
 The Women's Christian Temper ance Union will meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs Eu- gene Lamphier on Lower Main street.
 Mrs Frances Zeidler Is i'll at her home on Scott avenue. ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
THOMASToN

The Clifford F. French Post, American Legion have established an employment agency in the se- lectmen's room of the Town Hall building. All men out of job are requested to visit the agency and register, a record of each man and his ability will be kept and jobs found as soon as possible. All local people needing help are re- quested to visit the agency where they will be assisted by the com mittee in charge. Postmaster Harry Muir made the first donation of cash yesterday and it Is hoped several more people will donate to this worthy cause. The nation al report, stated yesterday that 1000 men had been put to work the first day.
 Large Crowd Attends Supper.
 The benefit supper given at the Congregational church last evening by the male members of the church was largely attended and goodly sum was turned over to the treas- urer for their efforts. ts
 
 The Thomaston High school bas- ketball teams will play the Water town High school teams on the high school court Friday evening. The local students are anxious to take this game and will present their strongest lineup.
 Briefs.
 Harry l.. Blakeslee local hard ware dealer Is attending a con- vention of the Connecticut State Hardware Dealers association be- ing held in Hartford. .4
 Mrs John Taylor of North Main street, is i'll at her home with the grip.
 Miss Loretta Burns of Water bury was the guest of her aunt. Mrs D. J. O'Connell last evening.
 Gasceon Lodge, No. 20, Knights of Pythias will meet in Pythian hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Mary Abbott
 School Program
Washington Day to Be Ob=
 served Tomorrow

The program at Mary Abbott school to be enacted tomorrow in with the celebration of the Washington Biennial observ- ance, follows:
 l. Patriotic Medley .........
 ........ . School Orchestra 2. Song-"America the Beau
 tlIul oCuooi 3. Recitations and songs. ....
 ...... Kindergarten Pupils A. Hatchet drill Pupils. Grade l 5. Minuet of Washington's Day
 =. Boys and Girls, Grade ? G. Questions and answers:
 What Washington Did'
 Song :. ... Pupils, Grade 3 z. George Washington-Acros-
 tic: "Our Pledge to Wash
 ington =. Pupils. Grade 4 8. Recitation - "In Washing
 toms Time". Girls. Grade Recitation-I would Tell
 of Washington Boys
 Grade 5.
 9. Playlet-"George Washing
 toms Christian Dinner; reading of original po-
 ems; song, Washington,
 ton, pupils Grade 6. 10. Memories of Washington in
 Song and Story. Grade z II. Concert recitation: Lord Byron's Tribute to Wash
 ington, pupils grade 8;
 song Father of the Land We Love, Virginia Gren-
 fer and grade 8 pupils. 12. "Star-Spangled Banner" Orchestra and School
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
JR LEAGUE AND
 WOMEN VOTERS
Joint Meeting at the Hotel Elton To-day Largely
 Attended IA VARIED PROGRAM

Approximately 100 members of the Junior league and League of Women Voters assembled at the Hotel Elton this afternoon for a joint open meeting where condi- tions of Waterbury would be stud jed and various reports from com mittees given. Up to press hour no business has been transacted.
 Mrs Frederick Kellogg is in charge of the program assisted by Mrs William D. Pierson and Miss Marion Hunt.
 The historical setting of the city will be given by Miss Hunt, Mrs Frank P. McEvoy will give a sur- vey of city administration and fi- nance; Mrs Henry Wild of indus try; Mrs A. A. Crane of health; Mrs Samuel P. Williams, of hous- ing; Mrs Fred Webster of educa- tion; Mrs Forest G. Purinton of recreation; Mrs William Ferguson of family; Mrs Frederick Van Valkenburgh of the problem child; Mrs Theodore V. Meyer of adult delinquency; Mrs John M. Burrail of transients; Mrs Harold Root and community organizations; Mrs Julius Smith. Mrs Mark l.. Sperry, Jr., president of the Junior league and Mrs Joseph J. Davis, president of the League of Women Voters, will give summaries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
DEATH OF COOK GIRL MUST WAIT
 EXPLANATION
Ship on Which She Died Is Delayed in Landing Captain Has the False Cablegram

Boston, Feb 18-UP)-Authori- ties must wait perhaps a full day longer for the intimate details by which they hope to solve the strange death at sea of Elizabeth Barrett Cook, 20-year-old titian- haired Boston beauty and heiress.
 The British freighter Chinese Prince, abroad which Elizabeth died February 6-two days after receiving a hoax cablegram to the effect that her f1ance had died has been delayed by rough weather and may not dock until late to- night or tomorrow.
 Captain Howard Uncles of the freighter has the false cablegram and Miss Cooks personal effects. Tn addition he and passengers abroad the Chinese Prince un- doubtedly have details about the girls last hours that can do much toward dispelling the air of mys- stery surrounding the case.
 Meantime, St George Tucker Arnold, of Lynchburg, Va, tech noIogy graduate and fIance of Elizabeth, was on the verge of collapse as result of grief over her death and his untiring efforts toward uncovering the sender of the fake cablegram.
 Arnold, in an interview before he was compelled to take to his bed last night, revealed that Eliza = beth almost died a year ago after accidentally taking an overdose of a sleeping powder. He expressed the belief a similar accident may have caused her death abroad the Chinese Prince.
 Corroborating this theory, Dr Francis r.. Carroll of the Back Bay, Eliza abeth's uncle stated that she was very temperamental and high strung and probably had used a sleeping powder. She may have reached point where she was un- able to judge it's proper admins tration, he said. with the result that she took too much in seeking relief from the shock of Arnold g supposed death.
 The identity of the sender of the false cablegram remained more baffling than the mystery concern
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

ing the death itself.
 The full text of the' message, which was received by Captain Uncles abroad the Chinese Prince for Elizabeth on February 4, just before the craft left Naples, has not been learned. Uncles revealed the general import of the cable gram-that Arnold was dead, and that Elizabeth should lon no ac- count" return to Boston-and it was signed Helen James," He did not turn it over to authorities at Gibraltar when he took the girls body there, however. since the case had not become one of mystery at that time.
 Several interests are determined to secure the cablegram and Eliza bethS effects when the Chinese Prince docks. These include Ar mold and his attorneys and Eliza beths relatives. It was reported, however, that the British consul's office had been instructed to take charge of all for the present.
 Especial importance will be at tached to the address of the sender of the telegham. hitherto unre- vcaled. It is assumed that the sig nature Helen James, was false.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Compensation Agreements Several Claims for Dam-
 ages Caused By In-
 juries Settled

Charles Vaitkauskas of 25 North Leonard street will receive com pensation for 17 days he spent in the hospital arising from injuries he suffered in an accident on Mo- vember 27. 1881, according to the terms of an award handed down by Compensation Commissioner Frederick M. Williams today. The Laskas Motor Lines, for whom the injured man worked will pay the compensation for the hospital stay and also for the hydrocele ailment resulting from the injury. In an- other agreement filed, Oscar Scovill of 95 High street will receive $5 weekly during his disa bility with a finger injury, from the local unem- ployment fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
MAYOR CERMAK
 WILL DISMANTLE
 CITY OF CHICAGO

Chicago, Feb. 1s-(UP)-Mayor Anton rcermak today pianped to dIsmantie the city government to a skeleton force to carry on dur ing the acute financial crisis-with a prayer, God Help Chicago" Adjournment of the state legisla- ture until April 19 after passing only one of several measures for the relief of the Chicago fiscal tangle, has stranded the city, the mayor declared.
 TheS prospect was that the dwfnd1ing flow of funds to the city treasury would virtually cease. In view. of this possibility, Cermak ordered a survey of all municipal departments preparatory to laying off thousands of employees, many of whom already have gone unpaid for weeks or months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Catholic Nun Died
 Death OfHeroine As School Was Burned

Hawthorne. N. Y, Feb 1S- NUP)-A Catholic nun died the death of g. heroine in the fire that destroyed St Hyacinth's R. C.. school to-day, endangering the lives of 19 other nuns and 23 chill dren boarders ranging in ages from to IA.
 Sister Bernard slept on the third floor with a half dozen children under her direct charge. When the fire alarm was given she herded her children out of the building. She missed one, ran unhesitating- 1y back into the flaming structure. Her body was found after the fire was extinguished.
 The story of her heroism was tclA by her charges. The child she niased and for whom she returned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Y. M. C. A. Notes

Joseph NJ. Sciraeffer, of the Wa terbury Farrel Foundry and Ma chine company and Frank Healey of the law firm of Healcy and Healy will debate the question Re solved that the United States Should Recognize Russia," at the Central YMCA Wednesday, March 2, at 8:30 p. m. This is the second of series of debates which is being held to inform the members of the YMCA regarding important controversial questions of to-day.
 Raymond J. Tanning has been appointed a member of the com mittee in charge of forums and de- bates at the central YMCA. At- torney Max R. Traurig is chairman of this committee. Other members are George J. Scott and Kenneth J. Kingston.
 over 200 young men crowded the east lobby of the Central YMCA last night to hear Commander Robert r. Birt relate his cxperi- ences during the World war as a l secret service man. The chairman of the meeting was Captain New ton w. Alexander. president elect
 of the Waterbury Reserve Off cers' association.
 , Educational Director Arthur l.. ! Purinton requests that any unem- ployed man who wishes instruc- ton in mechanical drawing with out cost register his name and ad- dress at the Central YMCA before Saturday noon. A class will be provided if there are eight or ten men who wish 1t.
 Roy A. Ferris and Alfred F. Meyerhans were the speakers at last nights session of the practice group of the Waterbury Public Speaking club held at the YMCA last night. Chairman Joseph A. Wedzunas presided. Miss Mary l.. Martin honorary president of the club led in a critical discussion of the good and bad points of the speakers. This group, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month, is open to any member of the Waterbury Public Speaking club.
 Enrollments are now open in the three new evening educational classes which are getting under way at te Central YMCA. Next Monday night at 7:30 five ses- sion course in Modern Poetry" will begin under the leadership of William E. ElwelI. vice principal of Crosby high school. The class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Traders Started To Buy And The Stocks
 Moved Upward
Advanced Up to 2 Points and Trading Became More
 Active All Along the Line

numbers and prices on the stock exchange moved steadily upward.
 Around the end of the fourth hour the list registered net gains of fractions to 3 points and trad ing became slightly more active. Cotton firmed up and so did wheat. United States government bonds made wide gains and retained the major portion of them.
 Steel coommon was holding around AS IA up 1-4 points net. American Telephone was at 131 3-8 up 3 1-S; and Auburn Auto 120 3-4 up 3 5-8.. Gains of fractions to 2 points were made by Gillette, Westinghouse Electric, American Can, Case and Sears Roebuck. Rails firmed up and most of them showed small gains. Utilities ad- vanced fractions to a point.
 At 1880 p. m. the Dow-Jones Industrial average was at S3.26 up 1.O2; railroad 3S.44 off 0.37: and utility 34.43 of O.42. Sales to 1:30 totaled 100000 shares, against 1,600,000 shares in the correspond ing period yesterday.
 Buying in United States govern- ment bonds was an outstanding feature of the financial markets in the first part of the session. Nearly all the issues rose to new highs for the year. Later profit taking brought the various issues below their highs but they retained a substantial amount of the gains which ranged to more than 7 points.
 Call money held at 1-2 per cent, q nominal rate since there has not been notable increase in demand for funds for Stock Ex- change purposes, the market still being largely in the hands of professional operators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Mad Trapper Killed
 By Mounted Police
 In Dramatic Finale
Pursued Through the Frozen North Since December 3l-He Has Exacted Frghtful Price Before He Died

jolly companion. Friends nick named him Al Jolson."
 When Indians complained the trapper was robbing their trap lines, officer King and another po- lice officer went to question him.
 Johnson replied with bullets. One wounded King seriously. That was December 31. Since that time the trapper has been at bay, resist ing successfully each effort at cap frra
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
BOY HIT BY CAR
 ON MILL STREET

Lawrence Sappiano, z. of 174 Mill street was struck by a car operated by Harry Pugliese of 146 Charles street early this afternoon on Mill street and removed to St Mary's hospital. He was suffer- ing from 8 skull injury. X-ray photos will be taken this afternoon to determine whether the injury is sertOus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

had escaped in care of another sister.
 Sister Bernard had been a member of the order for AS years. Ske was 65 years old. Her family name was Lowell but the records of her family were not immediate ly available.
 The children and the 19 other sisters escaped in their night cloth ing. The building vas a complete loss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
Hell's Bells Said Speaker Garner As
 He Hit At Hoover

Wa shington, Feb 1S-UP)- Speaker of the House Garner in his plain-spoken Texas manner today denounced President Hoover's pro- posals for reorganization of the government departments to achieve economy.
 We thought we wanted to abol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

Another new class will start on Monday, February 29, in pubic speaking. This class Is open only to men and registration should be made by calling the Central YMCA or by getting in touch with the educational secretary. Arthur L.. Purinton. The instructor of this class Is Miss Mary L. Martin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
CARn OF THANKa.

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for their kindress and sympathy shown ment. the death o< csir beloved wife and mother.
 {Signed) s. DONALD MACDONALD
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

Plans are under consideration for the construction of railway to Congella and making the place one of the important industrial center of South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

During the recent cold spell in London a number of fennec foxes, which had recently arrived from Africa. had to be wrapped in indi- vidual blankets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
MASSES

mind mass of requi.m will be celebrated Satur- day morning at o'clock, at the St Michaels church. for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Francis Burns. z-18-2t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
BY ELMER c. WALzER

VOHIOC1I ITCSS HHuHCIuH NIuHtOET
 New York, Feb 1S.-UP)-An- ticipating a reduction in the New York Federal Reserve bank re- discount rate to-day, traders turned to the buying side in larger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18
E armers Drive Over Tough Roads Get
 To Relief Stations

Bristow, Neb. Feb 1S.-(UP)- Breaking wagons lurched to-day along recruited. snow -choked roads toward the relief depots of north-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

Representatives from all parts of inc state and out of the state were on hand for the opening session of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

The only United States coin bearing the likeness of foreign ruler is the Queen Isabella quar- ter, minted in 1893.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

One project under way in the Province of Bohemia, Czechoslo- vakia, will supply water to S2 muni cipalities and will cost nearly $3.- 000,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

is open to both men and women regardless of YMCA membership. A nominal charge will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-18

Brazil has a land-development plan.
Evening star., 1932-11-01

ehrysanthemum in such ligh esteem
and reverence as does Japan 1t is en-
graved on the swords OF the reigning
Mikados and is on their national coat
of arms Great deeds of yalour are
rewarded by the Emperor Of Japan, who
confers upon the hero the Grand Order
Of the Chrysanthemum. Once a year
there is a great fete day. 1t occurs in
the ninth month when the flowers are
at their best Petals are placed in their
"saki" before they drink it in order
that evil spirits may be chased away
and happiness and luck may come.
Their pottery. screens and fabrics have
exquisite paintings Of this flower on
them.
In 1889 the chrysanthemum was in
troduced into Europe. A botanist
named NJ Blancard brought three
plants to Marseille, and at that time
they were known as large Towering
chamomieS. In 1925 the Royal Hor-
ticultural Society held the first chrys-
anthcmum show with 700 plants III full
bloom The show was a great success,
and cuttings were in great demand III
and around London. The need for suit
able names became very acute. The
Evening star., 1932-11-01
Menus for Use After Theater
BY LYDIA LIE BARON WALKER.

tomato soup. Have individual plates
ready with two milk crackers on each.
Put tablespoonful Of this mixture
piping hot, OIL each cracker and be-
tween the crackers place stuffed
olive Sprinkle the cheese mixture
lightly with minced parsley Serve
With ginger ale coffee or hot choco-
late
Nut-stufed Celery with Mocha
Stuff crisp celery stalks. cut into 4inch
lengths. With the following mixture
made in bowl well rubbed with half
an onion One package cream cheese.
( cup finely minced nut meats, a dash
of cayenne pepper. Put two OF these
stuffed celery sticks on plate with two
thin gingerSnaps. Serve with hot
nicola TINS is made by using one
half the regular amount Of melted
chocolate for the quantity OF the bel-
erage wanted and one-haif the usual
amount of milk with the coffee for the
other one-half of the needed liquid.
Evening star., 1932-11-01

fanciful names used by the Chinese
were impracticable. To call flower
Heavenly Vista or Dragons Wrath
would never do. 50 they followed the
practice Of naming them after celebri-
ties or places, and this plan is followed
today
No flower has the range Of color and
form which this flower has, and the In
finite possibilities for developing more.
1t is easy to grow, and is hardy.
OF course. this flower does not escape
enemies. and there are hordes OF aphids
whose chief aim in life is to pump the
Evening star., 1932-11-01

that's what biology (the science of life)
teaches. Upon this theory you can ac-
count for the dying of of the wcolly
rhinoceros and the oinosaur. These
animals grew too much They broke
down under their own weight. They
became extinct.
Somewhere II the scheme Of things
nature introduced psychological growth
The purpose Of psychological growth is
to provide for power without the neces-
sity OF carrying excess baggage in
terms Of bone and flesh
In other words, the so-called higher
animals such as the fox the ape and
Evening star., 1932-11-01

Juice OF the plant for themselves and
incidently furnish the milk for the ant
family. There is a little beast called
the chrysanthemum gall midge. which
pierces the stem Of the flower and
places All egg in the pocket she has
made. The gall grows to protect
the little midge within, and the
flower deprived of its rightful nutriment
is stunted There are sprays, however,
that make life unbearable for these
parasites, and with little persistence,
the chrysanthemum is rid OF It's tor
mentors.
fconvriobt 1Q39)
Evening star., 1932-11-01

man. use their brains instead OF their
bodies in maintaining life.
Sometimes, as in the case Of human
beings. you find that the psychological
growth goes beyond a reasonable limit.
There are those who live so much or
the mental plare that they neglect the
body. That's why some will risk their
necks for the sake of expressing their
ideas
(CopyriRht. 1922
Tasmania exported this season 3,3OO-
600 bushels Of apples. a record.