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Evening star., 1932-04-11

March copper production, 3,O49. .976
pounds.
Waldorf System March sales off 6.3
per cent; three months off 4.8 per cent.
Washington Railway g. Electric 1881
preferred share earnings. S23.81, VS.. S22
Youngstown Sheet & Tube to in
crease Mahoning Valley operations to
Is per cent of capacity, VS.. SO per cent
in like 1881 period; wage cuts not
under consideration.
New England Telephone e. Telegraph
February gross off ia per cent; two
months, of ll.3 per cent; February
net. off 10 per cent; two months, off
1873 per cent
Standard Oil of California reduces
gasoline prices cents a gallon through
out territory.
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d. c. RETAIL SALES
DROP IS REPORTED
Decrease for March Revealed
! in Fifth District
Survey.
BY EDWARD c. STONE.

T Retail sales in Washington depart
t11ent stores in March were better than
the average for the fifth Federal Re-
serve district. but were 143 per cent
lower than in March, 1881, according
10 the monthly report made public
today.
In spite of the occurrence OF Easter
In March, 1882, sales in department
stores during that month averaged l8
per cent less than sales in March, 1881,
according to figures from 81 leading
stores in the fifth Federal Reserve dis
trict. Only of the 54 stores reported
larger sales for the 1882 month
Cumulative sales in the first three
months of this year were l6 per cent
Jess than sales in the first quarter OF
1881.
The Richmond district in March tied
Eor second place with the Kansas City
district. st. Louis leading with dc
crease of II per cent, and the Richmond
district held undisputed possession of
second pace for the first quarter OF this
year. st. Louis again leading with
decrease Of Is per cent.
The accompanying table shows indl-
viduaI percentages for cities in which
three or more stores reported for March
this year Comparison of sales in periods
named with corresponding periods in
1881:
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.. S. TREASURY CERTIFICATES
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS

NEW YORK, April IL (Pl.-Over-the-
counter market:
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Jewel Tea Co. sales four weeks to
March 26, off 1871 per cent; II weeks,
off III per cent.
Maytag Co. took no action on So
preferred dividend, paid rs cents Feb
ruary l, 1882; regular quarterly divi-
dend of sl50 declared on first pre-
ferred stock
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Pay Rolls Are Increased.

NEW YORK, April II tP).-Produc-
ton of new models has resulted in a
considerable increase in the paw rolls
OF several of the larger automobile
manufacturers but it is recognized
frankly in the industry that a material
increase in car buying will have to de-
velop, to insure continuance of this
trend.
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Report for IL Districts.

In addition to the report from the
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the
Federal Reserve Board in Washington
also reviewed the trade situation in the
IL Federal Reserve districts in detail.
Preliminary figures on the value of
department store sales show a con-
siderably smaller increase from Feb
ruary to March than the estimated
seasonal amount. The Federal Reserve
Boards index, which makes allowance
both for number of business days and
for usual seasonal changes, including
changes in the date of Easter, was "A
in March on the basis of the 1923-l925
average as 100, compared with 79 in
both January and February.
In comparison with a year ago the
value of sales for March, according to
the preliminary figures, vas 20 per
cent smaller, and when allowance is
made for the fact that there was one
more trading day in March this year
than last, the decrease from last year
is about % per cent.
Percentage decreases from a year
ago are as follows:
Jan. Number Number
TO reporting of
March Mar. 81 stores. cities.
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SILVER QUOTATIONS.

NEW YORK, April II (noon) CP).-
Silver futures very Steady; sales $4,000
ounces May. 28.75 bid; July, 2894 BID
September, 1920 bid; october, 80 bid;
DecebAer, 1854 bid. @
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Insurance Men Meet Friday.
Telephone Income Lower.

Earnings reported by the American
Telephone & Telegraph Co. for Feb
ruary, and for the first two months OF
1882, as compared to earnings IN the
corresponding periods Of last year. is
announced by the Interstate Commerce
Commission as follows.
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AaleS OF BLOCKS on New York Exchange.
1890 AN........ 100000 1900
1880 PM. M........ 100000 2IO 400 600
Dcend rates as given in the above cash
payments based the --latest
'Exdlvidend Unit shares PartI,
extra Plus 4fs in stock
ePayao,A in cash or STOCK Plus b In
STOCK PIs III IN special preferred
71s9s - ~ - .'o~~- "NAuS
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10 reporting of
MaIch Mar 81 stores. cities,

i CIai $500.
Federal Reserve
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
YOUR 
By Olive Roberts Barton
@l9s2 eY NEA SERVICE INC:

"Oh, just you wait. A hundred years from now there won't be any marriage--perhaps fifty - maybe teD."
 Have you heard that one? Of course--we all have.
 And then follows a discussion about what will happen to the children. "The state will have to look after them," remark the complacent.
 Recently pr Ernest R. Groves of the University of North Caro- lima gave this as his opinion in an address at the Florida Open Forum: "Your children or your children's children will not see the family disappear, nor will they see the institution of marriage pass away. There never will be a time when women will not want orthodox marriage and family life."
 think he is right. But he did not go far enough. He left out the men. Men in most cases want orthodox marriage, too, and family life.
 A Revealing Letter
 
 Not long ago l had a letter from a man, d bitter letter in which he declared q man was fool to marry and tie himself down and work himself to death for a woman and family who didn't appreciate it.. His very letter was proof positive that the thing he had hungered for was an ideal family life with a loving sympathetic wife and the same sort of children.
 I have lived long enough to ob- serve men in nearly every phase of family life--men of all ages and kinds-and I have decided that they not only accept the responsi- bility of marriage and families, but wouldn't be without them. l often wonder at their sacrifice.
 True--the world is full of un- attached men who hoot at mar riage. That proves nothing. how ever. It still contains more men who are straining their eyes as they turn the corner to see if Ted Jr, is out front waiting for them to come home.
 I have been traveling-I have seen thousands of men on the road and at home. In hotels, everywhere proudly looking after Molly and the kids. and they would be sur prised if anyone offered an alter native.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

way. You'll have to excuse me. just forgot myself. What mean to say is-welI. how l mean is--I need you, Frankie; honest I do."
 The crown was heavy for her pretty young head. Her chicn went down instead of up. Intuitively she don of womankind, "I ned you" But the trouble was, though she was aware of its worth and un- aware of its dangers, she did not want it. Agenor was not her grand pa.
 Ut ain't,' Earl went on, "that I don't see your point of view and all like that. But I'm a gentle man. If you know anything about me by this time you must know that. I'm gentleman-see? And I give you my word of honorary holy word of honor-that I'd treat you square, see? Straight, see? And when mean straight I don't mean maybe. And you won't be much more anxious than I am for the final--that Is to say, for the final time to come when we can get married and everything open and overboard-see? Until that time comes. I'm telling you, Fran kie--pals. buddies, absolutely. No more and no less. see?"
 Well" demurred Mary Frances, "I'll think 1t over again. But I. don't much believe I'd better go."s
 Think 1t over-huh? Say, lis-- ten, Frankie, if this was any other girl but you I'd think you was stringing me-see? Playing me for q sucker. know you ain't. I know how pure and sincere and un-s-- selfish you are and everything F But, just the same, you've been thinking this matter over for weeks now-see? We haven't got any: time to waste-see? Here it Is June already, and we got to go to Den-a yer, and get the guy there to fix. us up on a nact and we got to re- hearse it and get to Chicago in-. time for a decent booking in the. fall. Now, like I was saying. We're crazy about one another. All right. Why can't we take the buss and skip-most any night now? You could tell your folks you are spend- ing the night with your chum and we'd beat it. can't keep on sticking around here-see? Come on, now, Frankie? You ain't going to leave me cold--not after every thing you've said and all, are you?S Come on, now. Give me your prom, ise, and we'll seal it. like you say. with q sweet little kiss"
 (TO be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
M:}R|[lE
By WILLIAM T.. Nick ENNEY American Bridge League

By WILLIAM T.. MckENNEY Secretary, American Bridge League In this article we clearly define the question of trump support for the Official System. When your partner has opened with suit, II it is possible for you to assist (raise that suit) 1t is sometimes the most desirable ultimate bid for the hand. It is an established fact that there Is practically no difference of opinion amongst expert players re- garding the question of such sup port. Experts unite in emphasiz- ing that there must be some strength in the assisting hand to justify raise and, lacking sup port for the bid suit. the assisting hand must convey this important information to the original bidder by either passing or taking out in another suit, or No Trump, as the circumstances warrant.
 There are three kinds of sup port for the bid suit:
 1. Inadequate support.
 2. Neutral or average support.
 3. Adequate support.
 By Inadequate Support Is meant: A void or singleton, or a double ton not headed by a high honor.
 Assists should never be made on Inadequate Support unless the opening bidder rebids his suit, thereby showing strong suit, and one of at least five cards.
 By neutral or average support is meant:
 AK, Xxx. Q-J, XXX.
 Assists should not be made on Neutral Supportu nless your hand is without a biddable suit; or if 1t is obviously dangerous for No Trump play and yet has enough Highcard strength to justify a rainse. Then and then only may you assist your partner with just one raise.
 By Adequate Support is meant: A-x-x, XXX, Q-x-x, or XXX.
 Holding Adequate Support you may give the full extent of your raises immediately, unless you have a better bid in the hand.
 Copyright, 1881, NEA Service,
 Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

The Happy-Go-Lucky Girls held their weekly meeting at the home of Simonne Deschene on Lava street on Thursday evening. Plans were completed for the coming Valentine party to be given on next Thursday evening. Members pres ent included the Misses Alma Don- ais, Doris Brodeur, Helen Tessier. Adrienne Arcand, Bertha Calvin, Marie LeVasseur, Alice St Mary. Lillian Vanasse. Simonne Deschene, and Catherine Cook.
 MT and Mrs Robert Strohacker entertained at their home recently in honor of Miss Lillian tackles daughter of MT and Mrs Charles A. Jackie of Chestnut avenue. Miss tackles engagement to Roy Sidbury of Middltown has just been an- nounced. Guests attending were Mir and Mrs Fred Jackie. MT and Mrs Charles Jackie, Mir and Mrs Fred Siedel, Mir and Mrs w. w. Clarke, Norman Clarke and Roy Sidbury.
 w OTu IluS DttIl ICSCiNVN A''SAis'S from Australia of the profession of Sister Mary Joseph, formerly Kathleen McEvoy. daughter of MT and Mrs T. McEvoy of Bishop street and niece of Mrs D. J.. Healey of Bishop street. She also has three sisters residing in this city. Misses Mary Anastasa and Anne McEvoy. The ceremony took
 pt tto Convent, BalIarat, Victoria. Australia. sister Joseph Is now on a mission in Toorak, Melbourne, Australia.
 Miss Marion Bennett. daughter of MT and Mrs Clarence r. Bennett of New Britain, will be married this afternoon to Eugene Wander pool Romans of Englewood, N. d.. son of MT and Mrs Sheppard Ho- mans. The ceremony will be per- formed In the First Church Of Christ by Rev Theodore A. Greene. A reception at the brides home will follow. Miss Helen Bennett, sister of the bride will be her maid of honor. and the bridesmaids will be Misses Lucy Brainerd, Sally
  Hartford, Miss Mary Homans. a sister of the. bridegroom ana former Westover student. George D. Iockha"t of Pittsburg, will be Mir Romans lest man and the ush-- CTS will be Weatherly Reinmund of Enclcwcod. x. J.; John k. Rudel of Montreal, Y. Suffern Teller of New York. and Paul D. Scott or East orange, N. J. On their re- turn from their wedding trip, MT and Mrs Romans will reside m Englewood, N. J. Both the bride and bridegroom are prominent golfers.
 A party was held recently at the home of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Glar- leila of River street in honor oi their daughter. Dolores, who , op- served her second birthday. Ihe house was prettily decorated "lth red, white. blue and yellow stream, CTS, together with vari-colorea balloons. Dancing was enjoyed anu a lunch served. The honor guest was given many pretty presents Among those who attended were Misses Norma Quilter, Ruby Sal mon, Marjorie Quilter, Raymond Corrigan, Helen uilter. John Loy Joseph Sanderman, Paul Mortlcel- To, Louise Monticello, Bartholomew Toole, Alfonso Panone, Katherine Pannone, Florence Whitney, MT and Mrs Ralph Phillips of Hart. ford, MT and Mrs John McGee or New York, Misses Mary and June Pannone, Mary Ryan of New fork' MT and Mrs Nicholas Giarlella.
 Miss Anna deLancey of Pine street is the week end guest of MT and Mrs Francis w. Roudebush. Mrs Roudebush Is the former Elizabeth Sumney of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs Julia Snyder of Robbins street recently in honor of Mrs Blanche Tinken- paugh, who is soon to become the bride of Ralph Turbarse of Tor rington. The house was decorated for the event in d yellow and mauve color scheme. Those at tending were Miss Marie West, Doris Snyder, Jean Leeke, Mar garet Townsend, Anna Courtney, Louise Fenn, Katherine Slavon, Mrs G. K. Howe, Mrs F. L. West, Mrs LeRoy Lewis, Mrs Joseph Humiston, Mrs Thomas kcrwin, Mrs Ruthinia Rowe, Mrs Lucretia Gibeson, Mrs James Maxwell, Mrs P. J. Liner, Mrs D. D. Grahame, Mrs John Hanson, Mrs Francis Merkle, Mrs Wilfred Forth, Mrs A. Street, Mrs G. Bcebe, Mrs Ray mond Bedell, Mrs Howard Magee, Mrs Sherman Davis and Mrs Julia Snyder.
 The meeting of the Waterbury College club scheduled for yester- day has been changed to Thursday, the 18th. At that time a play "Ep- isodes of the Life of Washington" will be presented by F.. F. Eisen winter. The play is adapted from "The Virginian" by Thackery. Mrs Allen Fl. Boardman is chairman of this meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

"I believe, Roger, that l am largely to blame for Aims tenn per- She has learned that if she screams and kicks hard enough l either give in to her or bribe her with candy. Then when you come home I go over the whole occur renee with you. I have been do- ing it in front of her. hoping to shame her into good behavior.
 But what I really have been doing is to encourage her. She adores being the center of the stage and being talked about. So every time l went over the story of her badness she was really bask = ing in the limelight, After this am going to keep still, at least Ill front of her.
 And I'm going to let her klck and scream and cry and
 "Oh, no, you won't, Lois. We are afraid she will hurt herselI and you know we will give in to ston the scene"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
'eS79S2EY SE suE
By Marqery Hale

Trembling. not at all sure of herself, Ruth Bradley stepped out on the stage. The setting was not ready. The exhilaration of an audience was gone. Her own emo tional reaction was low. But she had to dance, she knew. Carefree and happily.
 She swung into the rhythm. Not so easily at first. But as she felt her body relax she gained courage. She forgot that the dusky theater was filled merely with rows and rows of empty seats. It became an enchanted forest and, some where beyond, romance waited. She let hercslf sway and bend and turn to the swlftness of the music as only those can do who have bot tied up emotions for long, long time. When she finished she drop ped down. spent, worn out.
 Great" There was honest ad- miration in Dale Courtney's voice. "You shouldn't take pulses from school kids. Not when you can stir up those of the older gen eration."
 "Then I'll do?" she asked. She couldn't quite believe it.
 More than do." He glanced at his wrist watch. "Will you be here half an hour or so before your per formance? That's fine. Noticed the publicity we have been giving your"
 Ruth nodded. She had read the publicity but she had not been quite able to connect herself with the stories. She was merely Ruth Bradley, school nurse, who hadn't had anything exciting happen to her for so long she had forgotten that maybe it could. This sylvan creature of the stories might ex- pect romance at any minute.
 Sue had been quiet while the girls were in the theater. On the street. before they parted. she spoke.
 "You're splendid, Ruth. You'll go over big. Jaex and I are com ing to see you. Pm meeting him now. Need any help in moving ? I'll bring the car around this af- ternoon after school, and if I find a room I'll let you know"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Mrs David c. Griggs of Pine street entertained yesterday at a tea from to 6 o'clock, for her daughter, Miss Eleanor Rice Griggs, who Is home from Sarah Lawrence college at Bronxville, N. Y., for the mid-year recess and her daughter-in-law, Mrs Henry Charles Griggs of Prospect street. Receiving with Mrs Griggs are Mrs Samuel P. Williams, ST, and Mrs James Newsom. Assisting them were Miss Dorothy Williams, Mrs Clinton Broadway of Middlcbury, Mrs Frederick F. Kellogg and Mrs Stue-t F. Judd of Hartford, Mrs Robert F. Griggs and Mrs Samuel P. Williams, Jr, poured. Mrs Henry Griggs is the former Harriet New som of Milford.
 Miss Lois Fitch, freshman at Smith college, Northampton, Mass, is visiting with her parents. MT and Mrs Louis s. Fitch of Demarest street. Her roommate, Miss Ro- berta Miller of Butler, Pa. is her guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Annual Junior Week End
 Al Holy Cross College

The annual Junior weekend at Holy Cross college opened yester- day with the arrival of bevies of gayly clad girls from cities and towns far and near. The feature of the weekend, the Junior Prom enade, was held last night at the Hotel Bancroft in Worcester.
 The huge ballroom of the Ban croft was decorated beautifully for the event, with the brilliant Royal Purple of Holy Cross predominant ing above all else. Music for the Prom was played by Lew Conrad and his Hotel Statler orchestra of Boston, the orchestra featured in the Luck Strike radio program. Dancing at the Prom began at 800 and continued until 3:30, with an hours intermission at midnight.
 This afternoon the Junior pro- gram will feature at the dansant at the Bancroft. Numerous dinner and theater parties have been ar ranged for Saturday night, with Boston as the goal of scores of the Prom girls and their escorts. Dinner parties have been arranged for the Cooley Plaza, the Statler, and. the Ritz-Carlton. Other par ties have been planned in Worces- ter and vicinity, notably at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

off in that damn-pardon nc camp and me in Denver without a partner now anything? Trouble with you, hon. you got no imagina- ton. We're crazy about one an- other-sce? You being so poetical and pretty and all. How'd l feel thinking about you left alone out here, prey to any evils and tempta- tions that might come along. and not a happy home life nor any thing? A successful performer, he's got to put his heart into it as well as his legs-see? Or it won't get across. It won't get across"
 You mean" interpreted Mary Frances, that if I don't go with you 1t will ruin your professional career?"
 He'll" said sOrely overtried and perhaps slightly overwrought Mir DeArmount. "I got no pro fessional career at present, have I?"
 "Wcll," rcbuked Mary Frances, "I must say, Earl"
 Now, hon. don't get sore. Don't do 1t. I shouldn't of talked that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Sue met Jack at the office of the new law firm where he was work ing on commission .. not as member of the firm in perma- nent sense. She noticed that the girl at the switchboard was small and blond with a tendency to roll her eyes. and hold them steady in worshipful sort of way at others: She noticed. too, that the girl dld not lose a chance to turn their ful' blue play on Jack. But Jack spoke to her casually, and Sue caught thread of amusement In his voice.
 There was another girl In the office, business-like, efficient type in a strictly tailored suit with a mans tie. Her hair was bobDed in q boyish style and her face was shiny from soap and water. Sne used no makeup, not even powder. But her eyes brightened. too, as Jack spoke to her. The gray eyes were little different when they looked at her, as though the others didn't exist.
 It didn't take long to finish their shopping. As Jack ruefuhy explained, when your finances were running IoW, you SpeHt oh Sou h"~' then stopped. Sue refused to go in debt any more than they had to. At that the amount was rather ap. palling to her.
 "At least, l didn't marry an ex- travagant woman,'' Jack told her teasingly. But we can afford an- other living room chair"
 Sue shook her head but her eyes laughed. Mot from this store, my dear! But I know q second hand shop where we can get two gor- geous ones, big upholstered things for a few dollars. Then we can coverings of heavy tan stuff and have them fumigated and get some scheme. When we get rich. we can rid of them.'
 They found the chairs. A small red laquer coffee table, too, and a bench that fitted into the nook by the fireplace. Almost before she realized 1t. il was time for Sue to meet Ruth.
 NEXT. lsuth Bradlcy moves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
NANCY PAGE There's Always a Cause
 and Cure for Tantrums
By Florence G.a Ganke

Ann was developing some tenn per tantrums. Lois and Roger were disturbed and puzzled. One evening when Roger had had d particularly trying day he reached home only to be met with Lois fearful accounts of their daughters tantrums. He lost his temper, scolded Lois, punished Ann, who went sobbing to bed and finally to sleep. Lois was wise enough to keep still that evening. But on Sunday afternoon when he was rested and the baby was mapping she sat down to talk the whole matter out with him.