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Evening star., 1933-10-24

Nothing Is queerer about humanity
than its ideas Of the humorous.
Just why flea, for instance. should
be selected from the thousands Of in
sects to be a funny thing Is difncult to
say.
And yet that Is what has happened.
Around the world, this creature has
humorous connotations.
The Russians have a famous song
which is all about the activities Of .
flea at court
been sung by some OF the greatest.
The flea, however is no joke to those
human beings it bites.
In this country the common flea 10
the so-called dog and cat flea," not
the famous human flea of Europe.
This so-called dog-and-cat flea is
Pulex serraticeps. whereas the human
flea Of the Old World is Pulex irritans.
1t is said that the latter is, fortunately,
extremely rare In this country.
If one must be bitten by them. one
would prefer fleas off animals, rather
than other human beings.
1t seems that one of the most humor-
Gus things in the world is flea bite on
some one else.
If any one doubts this, just let him
mention, in the presence Of several per-
sons, that he is suffering from flea
bites.
A great uproar of laughter will follow
the announcement
Just where the fun comes in will not
be very apparent to the person who is
bit.
Yet the spectator who listens to sucn
all admission will be thrown into con-
vulsions. He will never be done talking
about it every time he sees the other.
"How'S the flea bites, haw, haw, hawl"
The first practical step. then in the
annual fight against fleas which many
friends of dogs and cats wage at tLs
time of the year is to resolve highly
that one will never mention the matter
outside the family circle.
Not that one is at all ashamed OF it,
but that 1t does seem to excite the risi-
bilitles OF so many persons.
One of the little wisdoms OF the
every day is this, never to give other
persons more occasion for the merry
ha-ha than is absolutely necessary.
as they go along that one finds q tight
ening up of human dignity about what
Is called middle age"
BY that period the average man or
woman has decided that to be open and
frank upon all occasions with all men
Is more or less of a mistake
Fur-bearing animals. as they are
called. also are f1ea-bearing animals
1t is said that there are more than
At valid species of f1eas in the United
States, but that the chief one is the
dog -and-cat flea
The family that lets these pests &c:
ahead of them will find themselves in
for it." in the vernacular
At this time of the year the flea regi-
ments seem more determined than ever
to make their presence felt In the world.
Dogs kept in Easements overnight
disseminate hundreds Of them. so that
often enough scores Of the insects will
hop up on the stockings Of persons who
later walk that way
1t is safe to say that only those
persons find the flea humorous who dc
not suffer from the bites thereof.
If thev do not bit one. they are sell
dom noticed. being very small creatures
1t is the bite which draws attention
to them.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
High Lights on the Wide World
Excerpts From Newspapers of Other Lands

compliance was provided for the refrac-
tory.
In this latter category, at present, Mr..
Ford is the example prominent, but not
horrible, according to his own explica-
tions. He contends. and with a logic
not easily controverted, that adhesion
to the new plan should be voluntary
and not forced that genuine rehabili-
tation Is not matter arbitrarily at
tanned through ordinance or edict.
His son, "Etsel," and others in the
directorate of his factories are united
With him in these views and are await
ing with some trepidation to see in
what reprisals their reticence may cul-
inmate
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Parking Regulations
Hurt Shopkeeper
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
1t is q great injustice to small shop
keepers that no parking is allowed be-
fore $50 in the morning. Why not
change the law of no parking to from
IL midnight until o'clock in the morn
ing? This no-parking law until $50
am. has a tendency of making business
worse for small shopkeepers, as most
people will park their cars in front Of
department stores, which in time will
help to destroy the smaller shops.
can see no good in that law and it
should be changed.
P. K. RICHTER.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
was to balance the budget and cover .
prospective deficit Of roundly six billion
freros /currontJv Aaa7 Snn NM

was to balance the budget and cover .
prospective deficit Of roundly six billion
francs Currently $337 500, ,o00).
But Frenchmen would have none OF
It, M. Daladier's portrayal Of the dire
full results which would now from the
failure of these various recourses fell
on deaf ears. His forecast Of imitation
as a final consequence proved equally
incapable Of overcoming the opposition.
which sprang mainly from Socialist
quarters. The fervor Of popular objec-
tions to the governments program was
by the Wild demonstrations
staged in the streets surrounding the
Chamber of Deputies while final pro-
ceedings were in progress yesterday
afternoon and last evening. The DEM
onstrators were members Of taxpayers
associations, prominent among them
adherents Of taxi drivers unions. who
objected to the proposed new tax on
motor fuel. Wilder scenes. the cables
report, have seldom been enacted in the
vicinity Of the Palais Bourbon.
Cabinets have come and gone in
rapid succession at Paris But to the
collapse Of the Daladier government
more than ordinary significance at
taches because Of its possible far-reach-
ing effect on French national finances.
If gold takes flight from Paris on any
extensive scale. with consequent drastic
depreciation OF the franc. frances
ong-threatened departure from the gold
standard may be the next and inev-
liable development. NJ Daladier's final
appeal for the support which the Cham
ber denied him forcshad1wed imitation
within six weeks That international
repercussions will come in the wake
Of these events In France cannot be
doubted.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Every time the old Tammany Indian
shows a tomahawk . number Of sus-
picious persons hint that he is prepar-
ing to use it as some kind of q politi-
cal chiSel.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

The small business man is not to be
hindered unduly by N r. A. It Is the
chap whose winnings are not large who
naturally looks to a new deal with most
expectancy.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Feeding surplus milk to babies is an
idea that appeals to sense of fairness.
The next generation will need all pos
sible strength to carry the burden Of
responsibility that may be bequeathed
to it.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Disarmament Is needed as much IN
the underworld as in the circles OF
civilized society, where nations may at
least be depended on not to draw
weapons without notice.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

The Blue Eagle is being cared for
with diligence as large relative OF
the bluebird, supposed to bring hap
piness if it is not scared off.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

When gold is restored to U. s. circu-
lation it will give the coin collectors
some specimens of more than usual his
toric significance.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Qualification.

From the Toledo Blade.
To qualify for an old-age pension in
Ohio, 1t Is first necessary to make
complete success of failure.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

The Graf Zeppelin goes to Chicago as
an example of one of the high points
the worlds progress has touched.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Lack of Evidence.

From the Jersey City Journal
An effort to bring about q conviction
of nudists in Philadelphis failed. They
found nothing On en-.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
1t Had to Happen.

From the Dayton Daily News.
Out West persons are said to be pay
ing 500 each for babies. This Is how
our infant industries thrive.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
A Good Listener.

Prom the Toledo Blade.
Any man who listens to as much
advice as President Roosevelt can't be
called a dictator.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Poor Pedestrian.

From the Omaha world-Herald.
There is now one auto for every five
persons In the United States, indicating
the supply Of pedestrians eligible to
be hit y running short.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PH1LANDER JOHNSON

Inspecting New Problems.
Something else to talk about
For Just a week or two;
When other puzzles won't work out
Another one will do.
Our other troubles we'll forget
And try as best We can
To find out if a Soviet
Can help the general plan.
Though it be caviare unto
The general mind so vexed,
Well 20 a-fshing Just to view
What's going to happen next.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Fiftv.Fiftv.

From the Indianapolis Star.
Half the married couples 60 to
Niagara Falls and the other half appar-
emily to Reno.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
The Right Kind Of Dollar.

From the San Diego Union.
Congress Is considering an interna-
tional dollar, but what We need Is .
personal dollar.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
YORTH-CHINA HERALD. Shang-
hai--Gold bar soup was an
N lem on the tiffln menu for

l \ the crew of the S. S. Suiyang.
little though they knew 1t.
One of the most expensive items on
any menu in the Far East, the in
gradients cost over $1,000.
Attempts are continually being made
to smuggle gold bars out of Shanghai
TO the South, and several hauls have
been made by the customs recently.
The searchers are up to most tricks
of the smugglers, and when they
visited the C. N S. S. Suiyang that
morning-she was due to sail for
Hongking at 2 pm.-they noticed a
cook assiduously stirring a cauldron OF
savory smelling soup for the crew. Tne
searchers paused while. and took
the ladle from the cook. One of them
dipped deep into the soup.
Result. the discovery Of II gold bars,
worth, roughly, $1,000 each.
Tricky Film Titles
Deplored in Panama.
Diario de Panama, Panarna.-N
would be most advantageous If the
municipal council would dictate an or
dinance compelling the proprietors OF
cinematographic exhibitions to give
publicity, in detail and faithfully. re-
garding the plots, arguments and gen
eral characteristics of their respective
film showings, not later than several
hours in advance Of the actual per-
formances.
In this way all MISUNDERSTANDING
on the part of the public would be
avoided, and especially the fiascos OF
paying out our good money to see pic
lures which, had we been cognizant
of their true nature, we would have
avoided as we would the plague.
The current titles Of the plays IN
most cases give no appropriate concep-
ton of the theme. A horid or sugges-
tive nomenclature sometimes designates
drama worthy and instructive, while
one conservative and modest mislabels
a spectacle replete with vulgarity and
vice. Parents especially would be graft
fled with an opportunity to ascertain
the merits or dement's Of play ap-
pearing on the screen previous to at
tendance with their children. The idea,
we think, is we'll worth a trial. The
patronage OF good productions would
thus be increased, while those lacking
in commendability would incur a public
disfavor proportionate to their faults.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
When Jpnorance Is Not Bliss.

When Ignorance Is Not Bliss.
What are European politicians going
to do next?"
"Confidentially," answered Senator
Sorghum It don't know. And don't
believe they do either
Jud Tunkins says people with good
intentions may have poor table
manners. It isn't fair to call man
a chiseler simply because he eats with
his knife
Evening star., 1933-10-24

Nothing New Here.
Prom the Toledo Blade.
Prosperity will be full of excitement
to persons who were not acquainted
with II when here before.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
1000 Pipers Suggested
As Defense Force.

Evening Times, Glasgow.-n ever
there is war between Scotland and Eng
land again we should that the battle
is fought when the Cowal Games are
on. No force of SassenachS could stand
up against an army which included
1000 pipers making as much noise as
they did on Saturday, when they were
assembled in vast square and closed IN
on the grandstand blawin' as If 1t was
their job to blaw doom the wall Of Jert-
cho again.
Evening star., 1933-10-24

It's Better to Know.
From the oakland Tribune.
Trying times for the Cuban who Is
not sure to which revolution he belongs.
Evening star., 1933-10-24
Hating the Works.


There is a clock in yonder sky
That tells the time as hours go by.
It circles round the Northern Star
Where consultations shine afar.
To strike the hours that We should heed
An earthly clock must slacken speed.
I wonder what things would be like
If this sky clock should ever strike.
Contemptuously Spoken.
What keeps those fellers from Snake
Ridge hangin' around the post Office
50 much?" asked Mesa Bill.
IT don't know" answered Cactus
Joe. Maybe that gang is waitin' to see
whether the latest codes are goin' to
have somethin' to say about bootleggers
and train robbers"
cit is well from time to time to have
q new dea1,' said Hi FIo the sage of
Chinatown. But any number Of new
deals will not prevent careless player
from losing in the end"
Remeasurements.
Well whittle down the dollar.
Then we'll whittle down the crops.
Well chip and never holler
Till the need for action stops.
When both are trimmed completely
In a well related way
Well drive q peg quite neatly,
Sos to make 'em stay that way.
"A man dat says he ain got no re.
grets," said Uncle Eben, "ain' to be
memory"
Evening star., 1933-10-24
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Evening star., 1933-10-24
Ford Stand Stirs
Interest in Paraguay.


impartial, Montevtdeo.-The attitude
of Henry Ford in relation to the recon-
structive program of the N. ]. r. A. in
the United States is causing grave con-
Germ to the executives at Washington,
and also injecting q certain uneasiness,
no doubt, into the affairs Of his own
business.
Mr.. Ford has always been a detached
personality in American industry. He
has always felt himself capable Of de.
Gliding economic questions for himself,
without reference to external coercions
or contemporary trends. In the present
case, for instance, Mr.. Ford has an
nounced in behalf Of his employees con-
ditions of work and pay even more lib.
eral than those required by adherence
to the articles of the N. I. r. A., . des-
ignation which, we understand. iS de.
rived from the initial letters Of the
economic plan which Is known in North
America as the National Industrial Re-
construction Act" This Is . code In
which all the manufacturers and pro-
ducers were desired by the Government
to concur in q simultaneous gesture OF
nationwide cooperation. Such con-
currence, however, was not exactly op-
tional, for flne Of $500 and . weeks
imprisonment for each day 0 non
Evening star., 1933-10-24
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10
Repeat Church
 Carnival Tonight
Large Attendance at Immaculate Conception Grounds
 Demands HOId-Over Performance

So large was the attendance last evening at the summer festival of the church of the Immaculate Conception that popular demand has compelled the committee to repeat the attractions this evening. Added features will be in evidence to make the event the outstanding social vent in the long and event. full history of the church.
 Mayor Frank Hayes and a party of city officials paid their official respects last evening to the com. mittee of workers and were highly pleased at the enthusiastic inter- est shown by the hundreds pres ent. The grounds were well il- luminated with colored electric lights. A microphone carried the singers to all parts of the spacious courts. Jack Fitzgerald was mas ter of ceremonies. Bobby Scan- lon, juvenile drummer, Billy o. Brien, well known tenor; Miss Betty Maher, Constance Bracken and her band and several other. popular entertainers were given big hands for their efforts.
 This evening dancing will be re- peated as a popular attraction. The awarding of prizes offered by the church societies will take place. Entertainment will be furnished by Marcel Doucette, George Brown, Miss Christine Quilter, Charles Connor, Carmella and Paul Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10
BLOCK DANCE
 IN HOPEVILLE
Tomorrow Night on Ce- ment Area Near the
 French Store
FIRST PUBLIC FUNCTION

The Hopeville Community Club. which has just been incorporated, will hold it's first function tomor- row evening in the form of a block dance on the cement area near the French store to which all the folks in the community and the public are invited.
 Riginaid Lawrence, chairman of the music division of the activi- ties committee, has promised a very fine orchestra for the occas- ion, and hopes the musicians of the neighborhood will come for ward in helping him to carry out his plans for similar affairs in the future.
 Talent has been procured and several speciality numbers will be given between the dance numbers. In case of indictment weather the affair will be postponed to the fol- lowing week. There will be no admission charge.
 The committee in charge hope that everyone will cooperate in making this an enjoyable evening for all, and if successful the club will, no doubt, sponsor similar af- fairs in the future. The charter membership list will close very soon, so opportunity will be pro- vided for those wishing to join the club this Friday evening.
 The Improvements committee. headed by Burton Walker. is formua1ting plans for several need ed Improvements. With so much enthusiasm apparent the Club of ficers feel that this new organiza- tion will shortly become a real force for good in the civic life of South Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10

tion.
 The Bidding MT Fry held the North hand. His partner opened the contracting with one club. MT Fry overcalled with one spade-a one over one force, South showed the safety of the hand with bid of two spades.
 MT Fry then bid two no trump. South bid three spades and MT Fry had a close question to decide whether this was nine- or a ten-trick hand. It looked more simple to him to make nine tricks and so, instead of bidding four spades, he went three no trump.
 The Play
 East opened the six of hearts. West played the jack and MT Fry won with the queen. He immediate ly saw that four spades was a spread and even though he made three no trump he would have a bad score on the board. His only chance, therefore, was to try to make four no trump.
 This could only be accomplished by establishing another heart trick. However, MT Fry realized that If he led heart immediately his op- ponents would start the diamond suit and then even game could not be made.
 He therefore decided on little strategy and led club, winning in dummy with the king and then leading a small diamond. West played low and MT Fry played the queen, East winning with the ace.
 East coud not be blamed for not returning a diamond so long as the declarer had started to estab- fish that suit himself, so he re- turned Q spade which MT Fry won and then led a heart. East won with the ace and continued with another spade. MT Fry then spread the hand for four no trump and top score on the board.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10

Three new bridges were opened over the Thames river in one day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10

ciano, xylophone players.
 Fancy work, cakes, candy. coun- try store baskets loaded with gro- ceries and other popular features were greatly in evidence last evening and proved popular attrac- tions. They were in charge Of members of the Confraternity of the Rosary, St Mary's Girls club, the Children of Mary and the Holy Name society of the Immaculate Conception church.
 Rev Francis M. O'Shea, admin istrator of the parish, voiced his appreciation last evening to all who made donations, who served on the various committees or par ticipated in the entertainment and to the hundreds of friends of the parish for their patronage.
 It is expected that another big attendance will make to-night's att traction as equally successful as last evenings affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10
BAYVIEW

MT and Mrs Thomas Lane and their daughter Marie are spending two weeks on Oakland avenue.
 Mrs George Conlong and family of Hill street have returned to their home after spending two months at their cottage on Deer field avenue.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Delaney and daughter Irene of Wolcott street, MT and Mrs John English of Fairlawn and spending two weeks on Daggett avenue.
 Mrs William Donahue Of East Main street is spending two weeks on Deerfield avenue.
 MT and Mrs Charles Caulfield of Bank street who are spending the summer here, are entertaining Dr and Mrs Louis Maxwell of Roches- ter, N. Y. They will leave Mrs Cauifield's home on Willow street Monday for months stay in Washington, D. c.
 Mrs McGill and her daughter, Miss Julia McGill, have returned to their home on Central avenue after spending a month at their cottage on Deerfleld avenue.
 MT and Mrs James Kane 'of Bishop street are spending two weeks at the Hanlon cottage on Welsh road.
 Miss Helen Shea was the guest of honor at party given in honor of her sixth sirthday at her mothers cottage on Welsh road. Luncheon was served and sports were enjoyed by the youngsters. These present from Waterbury were Rita David. Margaret Good win, Ruth Kerney, Jack Horn. Jr., and Robert Horn.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Kenney of Eastwood avenue have taken a cottage on Deerfeld avenue for two weeks.
 MT and Mrs Harry Faith of Farrignton avenue are spending two weeks on Milesfield avenue.
 Mrs Bernard ONeil of Liberty street has returned home after spending several weeks at their cottage hn Deerfield avenue.
 MT and Mrs John Scully of Cherry street are spending week with friends at the beach. MT and Mrs Edward Mcdonald of Knoll street are entertaining. MT and Mrs George Martin of Brewster. N. r.. formerly of Wa terbury. Wilfred B. schlegel of Randolph avenue was recent guest at Shell don Hcuse club at Pine Orchard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10
gl[R!E2A 5 ., - [XP[RTS PLAY IT =
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY

Secretary, American Bridge League
 I am pleased to present to you today one of our new master play CTS in the. person of Samuel Fry, who, with his teammates, recently won the All-American Contract Team-of- -four championship.
 Mir Fry we'll demonstrates the type of bridge that is played by the strong group of contract, play CTS at Deael. N. J., headed by P. Hal sims. It was with this group that MT Fry as youngster first played, and today he ranks as one of the youngest of champions.
 Mir Fry has given us what I would call an exceptionally inter- esting tournament hand, not be- cause of it's good bidding or play but to show the strtegy that a real champion must employ when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-10
Children of Fairgrounds
 At Lakewood Park

Children of three city play grounds combined in a joint hike to Lakewood Park today. The chill dren from Fulton, Mill street and Waterville, were instructed to bring along basket lunches and if they desired to go in swimming to also carry their own bathing suits. Lee Pagan, supervisor at Lakewood ar- ranged for the children to have the use of the playground including the amusement devices.