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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
Good Evening.
THE VACANT CHAIR

Our City Ed is absent, his chair stands vacant there Beside his city eds desk, uncluttered, idle, bare; Our front page columns tell us, rest he wants to take, And we with certain sadness, the best of it will make. We certainly will miss him. when in the morn we come To find no Mr. Scully to start the news to hum. He hasn't really left us, and for that we are glad Cause from his home he says will come writ ings from his pad
 Staff Man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

The sneering prisoner, confident of acquittal for lack of evidence against him in the face of an air. tight alibi twenty of his kinsmen were prepared to swear to an oath, was escorted under strong guard to the little courtroom where he went on trial.
 ORDER! CAME THE JUDICIAL BELOW
 "Order!" came the judicial bell low. The buzZing PikeS SubSided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

Editor Tau Toa0er Topics: We hope thot you aoW accept tickets for basketball game and ddnce dt the Boys Club Thursday night. Tue ganne Wiu be be- tue South End ALI Stars and St. Lucys. Dancing a0iU start tt o'clock and BW Carbon aU sing. We er pect arge cro10d and hope you av be here to enjoy tue eveping.. Respectfully yours, The TWo Black CTO1CS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
The Cast of Characters in
 "City Tricks"

SHERIFF BUSH, small town of- ficial who spent six months in Louisville learning city tricks. PROFESSOR GERARD, whe oc- cupies the chair of zoology. SAM PIKE. ne'er-do-weH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01
BURGLAR ENTERS JAIL

Exeter, Cal, (UP)-A bold burg lar slipped into the local jail and stole seven blankets when some body forgot to lock the door for the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

Get in touch with the professors folks if he's got any. You'll find his city address in the front page O. that notebook O. his'n."
 "You goin' to stay here, sheriff?" asked Doc Slate as he followed Lem to the door,.
 The sheriff stroked his dropping mustache. "Uh-huh. Gonna scrab- ble 'roun' a bit. See yer later."
 An ominous current of resent ment ran through the Pike clan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

Editor Tall Tower Topics: May personally express my thanks and those of other residents of Highland for the excellent and thorough which this section was cleaned up during the recent bzzards naturally think credit go to Superintendent Fleming but
 want to- at the time to confer special vote of thanks on William Sullivan who boss of the poughs that cleaned up the quite surprised to find them working one morning at o'clock. You can't blame for supplying them with hot coffee at such hour Thar you, Mrs. George c. IaChance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

i4 Editor, TaH ToUe, Topics.-Encosed and circted you aciu find editorial by Sam Cohen of the Me,iden Journal describing the Tracy Winthrops hockey team, managed by Vin Gerardi. Vin Gererdi being Water- bury boy aud doing splendid Vork for hockey i Merl- den zee thought perhaps yOu aCoud be interested % these articles I respect to Mr Gerardi, remain yours truly, Members of the Hockey Club. (Amd luck to yon boys, amd your energetac mGnGger CGH ~yain. The Ed.)
 Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-01

When talkies were recently in-
 torduced into Ethiopia the emper- or viewed them, and enjoyed an
 animated American cartoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Detroit, Mich. (UP) - A high speed, pilotless target for United States army coast defense gunners to practice on at long range, has been developed recently by Gar Wood.
 Instead of gunners firing from calculations at an object tug-towed and moving only three to five miles an hour, they will be re- qufred to gauge target rushing over the water at speed of from 35 to 40 miles an hour-approxi- mately the speed of torpedo boats and destroyers.
 Capt. H. c. Mabbott, a war de- partment gunnery expert watched the pilotless target in a test on Lake St. Clair recently. Following that test the purchase of the first one produced was approved by the government.
 The target consists of six by eight foot red flag flying from the top of a 35-foot metal mast fast ened inboard amidships of 2S- foot open cockpit runabout hull. But it is neither the flag nor the hull nor the motor-which is of a reclaimed wartime make develop ing 225 horsepower that is of in- terest to the war department.
 The targets appeal to gunnery expert lies in gyroscopis con- trOl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
WATERVILLE

Extra inning games featured the baseball contests at Waterville yes terday. The Fairmounts clinched the Midget league championship with a 7-5 win over the second place Yankees while in another II inning session the Waterville play ground nine met defeat at the hands of Fulton park by the score of S-6.
 The Yankees and the Cubs met today in Midget league tilt and the Tigers clashed with the Mo- hawks in the Senior league. To- night the Waterville volleyball team will meet Hamilton at Wa terville in an nterplayground league match.
 Prizes were awarded to the win ners of the vehicle show which was held this aftertoon. Novelty race featured the contest.
 The entire class of the Bobby Southland dancing school will take part in the exhibition to be pre- sented at the playground Thurs day night, August 23 at z o'clock. Floodlights will illuminate the grounds and amplitiers will be set up to carry the songs and music to all parts of the park.
 Supervisor Maurice Sullivan has also obtained the use of the gymna- sium at Sprague school for the minstrel show to be presented Thursday, August 30 at o'clock for the benefit of the playground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
WASHINGTON

One of the biggest and most elaborate entertainments to be staged at a playground this year will be presented tonight at the Washington playground under the direction of the Universal studios of stage and vaudeville training. Juvenile stars of radio compose the cast of the show which will start promptly at 7:35.
 Following the appearance of many we'll known youthful enter tainers, a program of Irish songs and dances will be presented. Due to the lack of amplifiers a thor ough enjoyment of the program presented last week by Michael O'Rielley and his orchestra was difficult, but tonight the amplifiers will be on hand and a program of more than one hour in length will be presented by the popular group.
 Those featured will be Francis Sheehan, Joe Holleran, George Simpson, Tom Hallinan, Mae Cow and many others. Their songs will include practically all the well known Irish ballads. Francis P. Sheehan will act as master of cere- monies and also as prompter for the square sets. Bleachers have been erected to accommodate 1000 persons. There will also be popular dancing.
 Following is the program, which is divided into three sections: Opening number. Washington Park Glee club; dance speciality. Miss Evelyn Pardee. Universal studio in- structor; song and dance. Arlene Cooke: dance team, Freddy Cali gan and Ruth Martin; song with chorus. Mae Cow; song, Norma Auralo; Universal studio juvenile quartet, Norman Boucher, Bob Duley; dance, Kay Howard; song Whitaker, Leon and George Tillie Crosse: song. Winifred Lovejoy and Jean Nutbrown; song Eleanor Di Mario: song, with chorus, Agnes Doyle and Kay Levasser: toe dance. Margaret Pedan; song, Beatrice Smith: song Edith Rossi; dance team, Freddy Caligan and Ruth Martin; rhythm dance. Evelyn Pardee.
 Irish program: Francis Sheehan songs; Joe Holleran, song ant dance; Tom Hallinan. harmonics selections: Mae Cow, songs George Simpson. songs: Joe Hol leran and friends. Irish square sets: special Irish program Michael o'Rielley and orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
CHASE

Eleanor Baltrush defeated Mar garet Duffy in the best battle of the series yesterday between Chase and Fulton girls at the Chase courts, Miss Baltrush eliminating her rival in a three set match after dropping the first set The Chase team won the match by a score Al.
 Results were as follows: Singles, Dora Eurell, Chase. won from Eleanor Keller, 6-1. 6-2; Helen Shukis, Chase, defeated Helen Scott. 6-2, 6-2; Eleanor Baltrush. Chase won from Margaret Duffy, 3-6. GA, 6-3; Kay Wolff. Fulton, defeated Rosamund Carserino, 2-6, GA, 6-1.
 Doubles: Helen shukis and FL eanor Baltrush. Chase, won from Margaret Duffy and Emmeline Manganiello. 6-1, 6-3.
 Earrings in the quarter finals of the girls tournament are as fol- lows: Ellen Eurell vs Kay Wolff; Helen Shukis vs Agnes Luddy; Emm cline Manganiello vs the win ner of the Dora Eurell-Helen Gel gauda match; Eleanor Baltrush vs Katherine KaZlauskas. Under the supervision of Ike Kern the wading pool today was the scene of a novelty swimming meet for girls. Prizes were award ed the winners of the balloon race. um brella race and other events, and refreshments were served fol- | lowing the contests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
MILL STREET

Under the direction of Super visors George Gahan and Frank Dillon a number of children from the Mill street playground enjoyed picnic at Lakewood yester- day. Transportation was provided through the courtesy of Wilbur F. Larson of the Larson Furniture company who donated the use of a truck.
 The following children were provided: Joseph Ventresca, Ray Lessard, Roland La Perriere. Mike Ventresca, Gerard Grace, James La Perriere, Joseph DiLeo, John DiLeo, Dominick De Martino, Jean Lessard, Anna Foley, Joe Canfield, Henry Moran, George Canfield, Emanuel Chabot, Lucien Chabot, Marigold Lestorti, Nick Mozinski, Leon Janis. Gaston Belmore. Ray mond LaBrou, Gerard Saulloner, Sam Suada, Manuel Lombardi, Joseph Donofrio. Gaston Lavigne, Albert Chabot, Florina Ritucci, Jo- seph Ritucci, Giro Di Maria. Steve Gazinski. Jim Hanley, James Lyn- don, Mussolini Bruno, Joseph AL bert, Mike Albert, Armand Fisher and Mike Masserelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Playground Echoes
BUNKER HILL

A rehearsal of talent for the musical show to be presented shortly at the Bunker Hill play ground will be held tonight with Jack Fitzgerald, director of the show, in charge. The date of the performance will be announced later. Plans for corn roast were discussed yesterday, and final ar engagements will be completed next week.
 A boat and airplane contest was held this afternoon for boys of the playground. Further matches in the tennis tournament were played. In an playground league game, Bunker Hill will meet Mill street tonight at Bunker Hill,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Survey Places Smith
 In Commanding Lead
Waterbury Man Seems Sure Winner For 5tf Congress
 siOnal District Nomination

Major J. Joseph Smith of this city. candidate for the democratic congressional nomination in the fifth district, appeared to-day fol- lowing a survey made, to have a safe majority of delegates to the convention behind him. That three-uuarters of the New Haven courty delegates and more than a maiority of the Litchfield county delegates will support the local man is expected.
 Every town in the New Haven countv end of the fifth district will have delegates voting for the Waterb,Iry man. Three sena- torial districts make up the Litch- field county end of the congress1on- all district. A survey to-day showed that the 3Oth and 32nd districts will split about fifty-fifty between Major Smith and his op- ponent, William B. Dyer Of NOT folk. The 31st district will swlns approximately two-thirds of <lts delegates to the local man.
 City Gives Delegation
 New Haven county will have f5 delegates in the congressional con- vention. Waterbury, with 36 delegates will have almost half of this group. The local delegates will support Major Smith. Sey- mour, Ansonia, Derby, Prospect, Naugatuck, Middlebury, Wolcott and Waterbury will be entirely for Major Smith with the possible ex- ception of one delegates vote in Seymour. Oxford is still on the doubtful list.
 Torrington, a part of the 30th district, with 13 delegates, will give the local man seven votes, It is figured. The town of Litch- field and New Hartford will SUD- port Major Smith unanimously Torrington, Litchfield and New Hartford comprise the 30th sena- torial district.
 The 32nd district, taking in Il towns running from Washington to Plymouth and including Morris, Thomaston and Watertown will be more than 50 per cent for Major Smith. The 31st district takes in Barkhamsted, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Kent, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon and Winchester and will give more than 50 per cent of its votes to the Waterbury candidate. All in all, to-day's survey shows Major Smith in the lead throughout the whole congressional district and assured of at least 50 per cent of the delegates votes right to MT Dyer's home senatorial district.
 Victory Sentiment
 Talk has been circulated in Litchfield county to the effect that the Litchfield end should be given the nomination this year instead of having the honor go to a Wa terbury man. The delegates however, have apparently decided to support the man they think best fitted to run to victory and are ignoring talk being circulated in favor of county honors that is intended to put in the background the fact that the entire district. not just one county, is interesed in placing a deihocraic congressman in office in the coming Novem- Der election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
DUGGAN

Miss Anna Brfckner will act as mistress of ceremonies at the Dug gan playground Riddles Revue 10 be held at Duggan gymnasium on Friday evening. Patsy Albeno will officiate as a comedian and this announcement is expected to prove popular with entertainment lovers in all sections of the city.
 Two of the entertainers to be heard have recently passed radio test and will be heard on the Chil- dren's program on the corning af- ter the original performance. Mary solos and in addition do a harmon ous duet novelty.
 Dancing will follow the stage pre- sentation with music being furn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Fort Miagara Was Key ToControLOfGro1Uirg tionForManyYears
When British Captured It From French in l759 It E, Became Notorious For Savagery and ~ Brutality of Occupants

EDITORS British drove the French out of the foremost srine of American history leading historians Restoration of the old fo to its antau s5OOOOO to be ceremonousy marked dur
 
 features is to be dramazaon of related By DIR DIXON RYAN FOX
 Schenectady, the New York Association)
 For hundred years the French and English had been M more or less constant in America Frances holdings covered the greater part of the middle west and the connect ing link between this territory and French headquarters in Canada was the Straits of Niaraga No ship, bateau could pass unless the of Old Fort Niagara gave consent Even the strongest nk so 1t would be- eone the greatest menace in the hands of enemy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
NOSES ARE BEING OVERWORKED BY
 OLD HAY FEVER
Annual Epidemic is Here Though Many Thought
 If Would Fail

Chicago, Aug. 16-(UP)-To the trumpeting of five million over worked noses from rock-bound Maine to the sunny slopes of Cal ifornia the nations annual hay fever festival opened today.
 The medical world, with millions of red noses at it's finger tips, had cherished @ hope that the drought might reduce the sufferings of chronic victims this year.
 But,> just when many were caught with out a spare handker- chief, along came rains to give new life to rag weeds, horse grass and field.
 In a few days their dusty pollen will be scattered by the winds and the snifflers will be at it. But there was a note of cheer.
 "All in all, the suffering this year will be far less than year ago." said pr. Leon Unger, direc- tor of Northwestern University's hay fever clinic Last year set an all-time record"
 When farm crops are good, it seems, the hay fever crop is bad.
 The sniffles and sneeZes will continue through August and Sep- tember-reachihg a ripping cres- cendo in about two weeks.
 Another cheering note, this one from the University of Oklahoma:
 Hay fever victims as a group are more highly intelligent than the normal run of persons who sniff fle and sneeze only when they for get to put on their wooden under wear.
 Experts said that so or 90 per cent of hay fever cases are due to the pollen of the ragweed. The other 10 or 20 per cent can be blamed on anything from horse dandruff to asparagus. But .he ragweed pollen and that from dry grass has been known to travel 1s far as five Eiiles to get it's man, Eir. Unger said.
 Got an extra handkerchief? and prosecute a younger brother
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

ish from their shores. The sur- render of Cornwallis was followed by the Treaty of Paris in 17S3 which ended the Revolutionary war and under it's terms Old Fort Ni- agara was to be delivered into American possession.
 But it proved for many years to be only a nominal surrender for it was not until 1796 that the vic- torious Americans actually took it over. A situation unprecedented in world history existed during this "hold-over" period. For it there were manifold reasons.
 How the Americans finally came into their own fort, only to lose and regain it, is described in Dr Fox's fourth and concluding ar- ticle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

ished by Mege Henele and his popular dance orchestra.
 The feature attraction at the playground this evening will be boxing bouts. This attraction usu- ally draws a crowd of several hun dred spectators. The bouts them selves are of an exceptionally good calibre.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Wood Develops New
 Target For Gunners
Pilotless, High Speed Mechanism Ideal for Coast De-
 fense Ganles-U. s. Makes Initial Purchase

The gyOscope, installed in the after cockpit, controls an air pres sure power that holds the target bearing craft on fixed course. This air pressure first comes through a metal and then a rub Der tube. A six pound wheel in the gyroscope turns 10000 revolutions minute to such air through the tube and into little two piston motor.
 To this air motor is attached the control leading to the crafts rudder. When the boats course is set, which is done by an adjust ment of the gyroscope, the opera tions of the pistons in the lair" mtor holds the helm so true that neither high seas nor deep troughs will change the boats course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
MAGICIANs TO MEET

Massillon, O. (UP)-Bunnies will bob mysteriously from plug hats and swords will be swallowed on a wholesale basis here Aug IS and 19. The Central States Ma gicians' convention will be com vening. Charles A. Leedy. Youngs- town, O., Telegram colusnnist and magician in his own right, will be master of ceremonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Escanaba, Mich. (UP)-Her- man Leisner, Escanaba, veteran employe of the Michigan conser- vation department. is known as a fearless game warden who would arrest his own brother" In fact Leisner, who has been game warden for 24 years, did arrest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16
Trough Gug" K.O'd Auto

Salt Lake City, Utah-(UP)- Roy Hanni, 16, is tough guy. Struck by an automobile, he was catapulted up over the hood of the car, over the top and dropped on his hnad. The "nr suffered brok- en front headlight, dented radia- tor and numere ds scratches; Roy had slight scratch on his shoul- der. @s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Within few minutes after smoking Camel, when weary and dispirited you will find your vim and vgor definitely increased First you notice the f rich favor of Camels. Then comes delightful 'ft' in energy.
 Idea No3 Nexwy Thousands of Camel smoke,s have long known and enjoyed this wholesome effect. And scientists fully confirm their experiences, you may have read already.
 Cancels have positive "energizing effect" Through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

Coolie-type hats for women are popular in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-16

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The Washington times., 1934-10-12
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Evening star., 1934-08-25
EX-CONVICT'S BODY
is FOUND IN TRUNK
Caretaker Of Stotesbury Home in
New York Discovers Box
in Areaway.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated FreSs.
NEW YORK, August 25.-The body
of a man was found in trunk today
in the areaway of Gen. Louis w
Stotesbury's home and later was iden-
titled through fingerprints as that oi
Bernard Mcmahon, Al, an ex-convict
Police said that Mcmahon, also
known as Dalton" and Murray,
had been arrested six times since
1914, the last time in 1888 for the
theft of a truck.
He served sentence in the Elmira
N. Y, Reformatory, according tc
officials.
A medical examiner found sever
shotgun slugS in the left leg and two
more in the thigh. Detectives con-
sidered the possibility Mcmahon might
have suffered the wounds in hold-up,
that his confederateS had Secreted
him, and when he died through lack
placed the body in the trunk.
McMahon's last known address was
SAC East Boryth street, the Bronx.
The mutilated body, legs severed at
the knees, was found jammed in the
small trunk in the areaway of the
Stotesbury home. Doctors said it was
difficult to determine how long Nc
Mehon had been dead.
The body was discovered by Tony
Tarantino, caretaker of the Stotesbury
home, at 154 West Seventy-fourth
street. Gen. Stotesbury, former ad-
jutant general of the State of New
York, is on vacation.
Tarantino made the discovery this
morning.
Police believed the trunk had beer
deposited in the areaway during the
night. Tarantino was positive it wa:
not there yesterday evening.
Evening star., 1934-08-25
STREET CAR SEWERS
LEG OF MOTHER, %
Babe in Arms Thrown Free in
Baltimore Accident-Local
Nurse Sister.
special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. August 25-A
23-year-old mother, who had been
hitch-hiking for months over the
country with her l6-month-old
daughter. was in serious condition
in Mercy Hospital here today, her left
leg amputated as a result of falling
beneath street car.
The woman, Mrs. Catherine Eddie
of Greenville, Tenn, sister OF Ia
koma Park, Md, nurse, was carrying
the baby, Bette Jean Eddie, in her
arms when she walked into the side
of the car as it rounded a turn at
Baltimore and Charles streets. The
infant was thrown clear, but Mrs
Eddie fell beneath the rear wheels
and her leg was virtually ground of
Surgeons later amputated.
According to police, Mrs. Eddie had
been hiking since she separated
from her husband several months ago
Last night police were somewhat
mystified about the case. They knew
only that the woman's name was
Eddie, but because of her critical
condition could not find out from
what place she had come or whom
to notify. However, early this morn
ing she recovered full consciousness;
and she told them her sister, Mis-:
Margaret Lannon's, 20, lived at
Manor Circle, Takoma Park. Mis-
Lannon's, a nurse at the Washington
Sanitarium and Hospital was notified
by telegraph and she came here tt
be with her sister.
Mrs. Eddie and Bette Jean ar.
rived here yesterday from Wash
ington. Their destination was no
known to police.