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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
BANDIT LOST HIS NERVE AND LEFT
 WITHOUT LOOT

New York, Dec 19- (UP)-,- Christmas carol. Murray Bernstein looked up from the counter of his Brooklyn haber- dashery down the barrel of a pis- tol. The pistol was in the hand of a determined looking stranger.
 "Stick 'em up," said the stranger. Bernstein obeyed.
 '.To the back room," snapped the stranger.
 Bernstein marched. In a trice he was bound securely to chair. He heard the stranger moving around in his store. He heard button of the cash register snap down.
 How do you open this thing? ?" the stranger called.
 "Just push a button," Bernstein replied, "any button"
 A pause. Bernstein heard what sounded like sob. Then the voice of the stranger again, but it wasn't determined. It was choked.
 I'm desperate! I've got a wife and two children !. I've got to do something for them for Christ mas"
 "Oh," said Bernstein, not sure himself whether he was sincere. If that's the case, I'll open it for you. Come back and unite me and I'll fix it for you." / The stranger promptly united him. They walked into the store side by side.
 "You're pretty white guy" said the stranger. II don't think I'll take your money"
 He walked to the door. A GUS toner was entering. He stopped him, took his hand, shook it.
 The stranger paused in the door.
 Merry Christmas.
 He turned and was gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
LEGISLATURE TO
 GET LIQUOR CASE

Z New Haven, Conn, Dec 19.- (UP)--There was general move ment among the liquor interests of the state today to join forces to carry their fight for liberalization of the liquor control act directly to the general assembly, which convenes next month.
 Representative of seven branches of the industry organized here late yesterday and will meet again Jan uary [ to determine the course, of action. Previous demands have been for sale of hard liquor over the bar, restricting sales of beer to taverns, allowing package stores to keep open later and sell in quan- titles less than a quart and permit ting hotels to serve liquor with meals.
 Clifford Cashman, secretary of the committee, said i've are not interested only in protecting our own interests but we believe we can unite on a program that will be to the advantage of the major ity of the citizens of our state as we'll as to the members of our organizations interested in the sale of alcoholic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

first sos late Monday. The Mobil- oil arrived alongside early Tues day. The New York. fighting through heavy seas. believed the Sisto's rescue was assured. But late yesterday. her operator inter- cepted a message from the Mobil- ship and difficult to maneuver in heavy sea. would be unable 70 take off the men,
 Captain Kruse who is commo- dore of the Hamburg American line, has spent A of his GO years at sea. wasted no time. He gavo his operator this message: "Steam- ship New York. Hamburg-Lloyd North German LloydD and Ham, burg American are now operated for economical management as one line). will arrive in two hours and take them off,"
 His message left no room for doubt. In two hours the New York arrived and her ilfeboat took of for the Slsto'B crew. Once hove to at tho scene. he asked for crew volunteers and received 90 many he had tO select tho best onrRmen. Tho bont wna pnt over tho side without haste or excitement. No man seemed Co have the alighieat doubt of success against seeming lg impossible odds. rhreo minutes after tho bOai returned with the regouedl men, the New York got under way,
 Captain kruse is one Of the vets efan masters Of the north Ailnntle, lie served hIa apprenticeship on Windiammera. During the wyr twO ships were t0rDedoed under him Go made ia cruises around the N0fld aH commander of the liam bnra American llher iloHaluie, 4 anlehfnlrh skipper, he hlDO ls . celebrated spinner 0f npA thfnks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Improvement Group
 To Be Incorporated
Papers Drawn Up Last Night Scouts Convene Friday
 Nght-Mrs Elmer COe COnvalescing
WOLCOTT
Corrcspondent--Nirs Louise snyder-Tei. 5-O629

made and tabled to the next monthly meeting to be held at the town hall January 22.
 The matter of incorporating the association was taken up and the proper papers filled out and it is hoped to have the papers at the next meeting. Card playing was en- joyed after the meeting and prizes were awarded to the following: Mrs. Louis A. Moss, MT. John Wakelee, Howard Kraft, MT. Wiley Scott, Henry Norton, Mrs. Rose Klitka, Mrs. William Dumsch ott, John Kruse, Francis Kriger. Mrs, John Kreger. Mrs. John Kreger and William Klitka.
 Scout troop No. 17 will hold it's regular meeting Friday evening at 7:15 p. m.
 The library will be opened to- morrow afternoon from 2 to D. m.
 were guests Monday evening of MT and Mrs. Alfred Dnhaine of Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Elmer Coe who has been very i'll is reported resting com- fortably.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
WOMAN WITNESS
 DISAPPEARED

Boston. Dec 19-(UP)-A wo- man who was to have testified today as prosecution witness in disbarment proceedings against Lowell A. Mayberry, Boston attor- ney, has disappeared, police re- ported. She is Miss Helen Hag- gerty. said to be the sweetheart of John J. Donnelly, who was con- victed of bribing juries in cases where Mayberry appeared as coun- sel.
 It was the second time Supreme Judge Henry T. Lummus was in- formed witness in the case was missing. Yesterday. it was reported that John A. McCardle. chairman of the Massachusetts claims inves- tigation committee, had 'disap- peared." The McArdle disappear ance." however, was solved later when a doctor appeared in court to testify that he had advised Me- Ardle to go away for a rest two weeks ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Thrilling Seq Rescue By Han1burg American Liner
lCopyright. 1884. by United Press)

fCopyright, 1884. by United Press)
 Aboard s. s. New York, at Sea, Dec 19-(UP)-A life boat manned by volunteers from this Hamburg American liner snatched 16 mem- bers of the crew of the sinking freighter Sisto from death early to- day, in a dramatic. breath-taking exhibition of courage and seaman ship.
 While gale piled up mountain ous seas. the little craft propelled by ten oarsmen. fought four hours 70 get to the Sisto. listing heavily and in sinking condition. Time after time it seemed about to crash against the steel deck of the freighter.
 Twenty times. or more, the life boat was within ten feet of the sisto. Sixteen times. man had Bumped from the freighter into theopen sea and was carried hy waves within reach of thel lfe- boats crew and was hauled 70 anfety.
 Despite the heavy seas, the gale, and rain that changed Co snow during the rescue, not man was lost or injured, Tho i6 from the Hisio were semi-hyaiefIeal when lho lifoboat was h0laled up inc side Of this liner. Tholr ship hud been in sinking condition for al' most 60 hours and each minute liloy expected to he hurled lnl0 lhe indhulfnt seas. All day yesiefdA l|l0y AaspalFlngly watched the of' F0rfs Of the tanker MOblloll to ef, fsnf q rescue by pumping ih0n, sands fo gallons Of fuel oli Into Inc Hzn fA llniiah tllo waves,
 Tlie nleie fall Into me siiih, Nfnfw nfna where ihH H1lirl Sf1|HlfeF pHNorlh vent down latl &Il1h, seventeen nlnn heff losl q 4hn Ifsalle Of ijef crew hy lhe ~ v ltHA fndot The HlnlO llnhllea ih'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
LESS THAN YEAR WON HIS DEGREE


 Chicago, Dec 19-(UP)-Louis Dexter. 19, of Belmont, Mass, will leave the University of Chicago Friday with bachelor of arts de- gree won in little more than a year of study. The degree normal ly requires three years work.
 Dexter said he doesn't want 10 be known as prodigy" He thinks any student could do 4s much under the plan inaugurateI by President Robert NJ. Hutchins, under which students may pro- gress as rapidly as their work warrants.
 "I figured budget for my time, 1" Dexter explained, "and took part in a lot of activities outside the school"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Entire Stock Mdrket
 Very Much Unsettled
Prices in All Sections Were Depressed With Soma
 Losses Ranging Up to } Points

off with New Haven making new low for the year.
 Selling in other sections brought profit taking and consequently lower prices into the merchantile section.
 Grains were featured on the downside by drop of more than a cent busheI in Wheat. Cotton futures were steady to firm. The dollar rallied after yesterdays de- cline and held gains. Bonds were irregular with United States Gov ernment issues again firm.
 Sales today approximated ESQ., 900 shares compared with S20,00O shares yesterday. Curb sales were 239,000 shares against 237,000 shares yesterday.
 Dow Jones preliminary closing averages showed industrial >99.78 off 1.22, railroad 35.82 off 058, utility 17.51 off 0.60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
RAIN RESPONSIBLE
 FOR TWO ACCIDENTS

Despite wretched and dangerous driving conditions which prevail. ed about the city all day. two minor skidding mlshaps made up the days accident total. Patrol- man William Haggerty investigat- ed both accidents.
 A truck opertaed by William Corbeiile of Pawtucket. F. l.. skid ded on East Main street. near Silver street. at 9 o'clock this morning. and ran into the rear end of passenger car. The names Of tho occupants of the car were not reported.
 4 Worden milk wagon skidded on Wall street this morning and smashed into pole. The wagon was considerably damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Railroad Earnings
 Show Improvement
October Report More Favorable With That of l933
 Than September Earnings

New York, Dec. 19.-Railroad earnings reported for october 1884 made more favorable comparison with reports for October 1883 than did the September reports com pared with the like 1883 month, ac- cording to a study of the results made by Theodore Prince, well known expert.
 The total operating revenues Of $292, ,903,000 reported for october 1884 registered the smallest de- cline from the corresponding 1883 period since decreases began to be shown in July, it is pointed out. >The decline for october compared with last year amounted to O.5 per cent. against 5.7 per cent for September, AS per cent for August and GO per cent for July.
 October net railway operating ipcome similarly made relative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN HOLD PARTY TONITE

Members of the Brooklyn Demo- cratic Women's club will hold a dinner dance this evening at Won der Inn at which Lieutenant Gov ernor-elect Mayor Frank Hayes. Town Committee Chairman John Crary and Mrs Henry Hayden, president of the Democratic Wo- mems clubs. will be guests of honor. The proceeds of the event will be turned over to the Diocesan Bureau. Doris Jacaruso heads the committee in charge. assisted by Mrs Laura Pascucci. Mrs Lucy Pisanelli. Mrs Isabelle Yacovlno. Mrs Charles Stance and Mrs Mark Marcucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Dec 19-(UP)-Trade in wool is quieter than last week, ac- cording to today's report of the U. s. Agriculture department. Inter- est continues, however, as numer- ous bids are being made at levels quite a bit under asking prices. but these bids are being rejected. Some wool is moving especially on the finer quality average to short staple territory wools. Strictly com bine 56s, 3-8 blood, is more active than last week despite the gener- ally slower trade. Prices on this grade and class are in the range 65-6S cents, secured basis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
DIED oF muRTs

Stamford. Conn. Dec ie.--(uPl A skull fracture and broken back in q fail from second story porch at hls home Saturday caused tho death Of Chaitae blnhsky. SC. At q hospital innt night. 9inusky. make inH repairs tO ihe porch. wnf pitched SO feeie Co the ground when q railing mnse wsy nndeF hle NelDhf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

The Wolcott Improvement Rs- sociation held their meeting last night in the town hall. Papers were drawn up for the association to become incorporated. A proposal to amend the bylaws in regards to the executive committee was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
DETECTIVE CHIMNEY

Iladlyme. Conn, Dee ip,-(upl "A defective chimney was found to have caused q fire in which Ahel 2. Randall died when hls hDno was destroyed Monday nivhi, iiandeiiis wife and two arandpnsF enped ihe flames, llnndnll uGg fnid 10 have returned Co ihe bnlih' lnR i0 save vAiinhles and was over eene,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
MESSAGES WILL
 BE VERY SHORT

Washington, Dec. 19-(UP)- President Roosevelt will keep his messages to the new congress short and snappy, he revealed today.
 Realizing. he said, that the peo- pie have been appalled, at long, winded documents from public off, cials, he plans to detail in the opening messages just a general outline of what he hopes congress will promote.
 Specific legislative matters, he explained, would be handled as in the past, in special messages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Neu York City Has
 Support OF Gout.
tcontinued from Page p

loan for the construction of it's own municipally owned power plant, Mayor Fioirello La Guardia said today after a conference with President Roosevelt.
 Indicating clearly that he had little faith in promises of private utilities, La Guardia declared he would see Public Works Admin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
POLICE AND FIRE
 BOARDS TO MEET

Meetings Of the police and Are board were expected to produce nothing more than routine business this afternoon. No nctlOn on ap. pointments or promotions in either department iH expected t0 loo taken nt tho sessions. which will be the lnat ones of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
PECAN THEE woIrrn sI.ooo

Ia Porte. Tex--UP) "A Mnl. doom. justice of tho peace. owns a i've. year.old pecan tree valued ai si,0OO and which produces poems measuring 6 i.3 Inches Co cireuni. ference. lie said the tree "jsisi erew", iie said . crow or some other bird might have dropped che seeding pecan neof his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

fhe head and iall 0f inc Aus ifallan stump tailed uKnrd are f0 nearly alike that M is dlniehii iO lsli hem apart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
LATE REALTY NEWS

Quit Claim Deeds: Archangelo Felicetta Milone to Antonetta Iannucci, real estate on Congress avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Bid Asked Amn. Hardware Co.,. 20 22 Bridgeport Brass... 6s 6s Bristol Brass Corp.
 com. ..... ...... 2d 5V Colts Pat. Fire Arms
 Go. ............. 21 23 Eagle Lock Go. ..... 19 22 Landers, Frary &
 Clark ........... 33 S5 New Brit. Mach. Co.
 com. ........... 4 Niles Bement-Pond com. Y. 9 IF North & Judd Mfg.
 Co. .............. 2113 23A Peck, Stow & Wilcox
 Co. .............. Remington Arms. ... Scovill Mfg. Go. .... 20h 2115 Stanley Works Co.
 com. ............ Zl z3 Torrington Co. xd. =. 6S 70
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Y'st'day's Today's Close Close

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
DU FONTS MADE
 GREAT PROFITS

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The Washington times., 1934-08-08

The lion led Prudence, Tom and the curious
sailors to the door Of the sick bay, whence he had
just emerged at such speed. There they found
Solvos, the wounded Greek, only occupant Of the
room, prone upon the floor.
The Washington times., 1934-08-08
Small Wedding

Su1Hu WCWOAA8
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
At a mixed marriage per-
formed at the priests home,
what is the fee usually paid?
Should the young lady who
attends the bride wear a cor
sage?
Is it customary to send a gift
to the couple who attend the
bride and groom? c.
There aren't any definite reg
ulationS about this fee. It de-
pends on the groom's financial
circumstances and his generous
inclinations. Something be-
tween two dollars and ten dol
lars would be appropriate for
such a wedding.
The bride decides on this
question as to whether she
wishes to have her attendant
wear a corsage. Usually the
attendant does wear one, one
appropriate to her costume.
The bride customarily gives a
gift to her attendant, and the
groom gives a gift to his best
man.
The Washington times., 1934-08-08

He was unconscious and badly bruised by the
lions paw, which evidently had struck him q single
blow. Beside him one Of the men picked up
wicked-l looking dagger, which seemingly had been
knocked from his hand by the lion.
The Washington times., 1934-08-08
Correct Manners
By Mrs. Cornelius Beeclman

@-SoO 0OOOo@oA8oS~
"My Husband"
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
When should your refer to
your husband as: "Mr. Smith,"
as my husband" as John?
Is it correct, when telephon-
ing to an acquaintance toward
whom you feel friendly, to call
yourself Gertrude Smith, when
she addresses you as Mrs.
Smith? READER.
A woman refers to her hus-
band as "Mr. smith" when
she is speaking to servants ana
to tradeSmen. It is a terrible
breach Of form for her to
speak Of her husband as "Mr.
Smith" to a friend or an ac-
quaintance. 1T means that she
considers the person to whom
she is speaking is beneath her
in station.
In talking with a stranger,
Mrs. Smith would speak Of her
husband as my husband" To
a friend she refers to him 40
John"
Yes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
SNAKE, CAT STARE
AT ONE ANOTHER
STORY TOLD ~ g. - -
CELL. o. Tucs&
ARIx0mA

TUCSON. Arlzoe4. 49,. So
The story q a kiz1ea a@1 au4ka
staring a each o1her 81 nE was
told here b. 5. - Puuue q.
Tucson.
Purcell said tkzz cnl1raz ~
ing near TIE HelloE bH1 -
made q pracrIce 81 49, @a1w
cats into the WoesS One &C. 90
more aEu5itious kzEse1s cmea a
tree which zlrezaE So eera
By a snake
The two EmneGza1eT 1e -
staring ~ each s1ber. F1reaN 50
and b0th 81 mutiszless us So
children tired for sezer4- hazrs -
disiodEe them- kna4y 80 cas-
dren left them In the tree $500
they remained unzil 1te Fazaar
morning.
Eventually the Ez4ks So
brought d0Wn. znz to kr1en -
to the ckildren. Furcel 80
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
PLUMMER PASSES
EMBALMER TEST

Lionel Plummer has received a
telegram advising that his son,
Joe, has successfully passed the
examination for embalmer.
The message was from Charles
S. Mcintosh, secretary of the
Florida Board of Examiners. The
tests were held in Jacksonville on
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Plummer returned
last night over the highway from
an automobile trip to points in
the state and attending the con-
vention of the Order Eastern
Star held in Tampa.
They also spent a while with
their son, Joe. who is employed
with one of the large mortuary
establishments in Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
NOTED MOSQUES TO.
BECOME LIBRARIES
TWO OF MOST FAMOUS OF
ISTANBUL'S 500 TO PLAY
NEW ROLE
(Rx Associated Pressl

ISTANBUL, Nov. 26.-Two of
the most famous of IstanbuIs 600
mosques are to play a new role
in the educational life of the city.
st. Sophia mosque, for centuries
the cause of bitter quarrels among
Greeks, Turks and Russians, is to
house a museum and library of
Byzantine and Ottoman art.
The beautiful mosque of Sultan
Ahmet, or "Blue Mosque" is to
be turned into a public library.
The fact that Istanbul has one
mosque for each hundred inhabi-
tants led the minister of educa-
ton to convert two of them to
new uses.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
MRS. R. CASTANEDA
DIES HERE SUNDAY
FUNERAL SERVICES TO BE
CONDUCTED S O'CLOCK
THIS AFTERNOON

Mrs. Rosalia Castaneda. 81
years ago. died at the residence,
$40 Duval street. 11:z5 O'Clock
yesterday morning. Funeral serv-
ices viii be held 5 o'clock this aft
ernoon from the residence, Rev.
j. Perez officiating.
Funeral arrangements viii be
in charge of Pritchard's Funeral
Home.
Survivors are the husband,
Manuel Castaneda; one son, Man
uel, Jr.; two brothers, BenitO Mo-
lima, Key West; Augustin Molina.
Tampa, and one sister. Mrs. Juana
Perdomo, Tampa. Also four
grandchildren.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
WINE AT WHITE
HOUSE RECALLS
DINNERS OF PAST

CONTINUED From Page One)
whisky-and-sodas; total abstain
ers turned down their glasses.
Teddy Roosevelt grew the famous
mint bed in the cause Of juleps.
Guests clustered close around the
Taft and Wilson punch bowl.
Then along came the World
War, prohibition-and 16 Bac-
chus and bacchante figurines, with
their festoons Of fruits and vines,
keeping watch and ward over
wineless state dinners.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26

argument. They know from ex-
perience just to what extent sec
tiOnalism enters into the selection
of house leaders. They are conf
dent the 74th congress will be no
exception.
Northern and western demo-
Gratis comprise a powerful bloc in
the coming congress and are ex-
pected to- do all in their power to
force a more generous represen-
tatiOn in the councils of the house.
There are a dozen or more
chairmanships and some 1877 CON-
mittee vacancies to be filled and
they are out to get all they can.
Northern and western bids al
ready are in for all of the major
house political plums and they'll
get their share or else attempt to
wreck the carefully laid plans of
others.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
PLAN FOR DANCE
AT CUBAN CLUB

Muki-Muki-O Club will eele-
brate Thanksgiving night with a
dance to be given at the Cuban
Club on Duval street.
The prize to be given away viii
be a turkey with everyone at
tending having an equal chance OF
winning the bird.
A large attendance at this af-
fair is anticipated by the commit.
tee in charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
MRS. E. GANDOLFO
BURIED YESTERDAY
KEY WEST RESIDENT DIED
on SATURDAY NIGHT AT
I4i3 ALBURY STREET

Mrs. Estella /. Gandolfo. 81
years old. died Saturday night
ll:f5 o'clock in the residence at
las Albury street. Funeral serv-
ices were held o'clock yesterday
afternoon from Ley Memorial
church where the body was plac-
ed at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. J. Martin
offieiated.
Lopez Funeral Home was in
charge Of arrangements.
Mrs. Gandolfo is survived by
her husband. William A. Gandol-
70 and two brothers, Edward Ber-
vGldi Of Miami and Frank Ber-
valdi Of Montreal, Canada.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-11-26
DIR. 7. 0. REESE
ARRIVES in CITY
STATE EVANGELIST TO CON.
DUCT REVIVAL AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH

DR.. T. o. Reese, well known
Baptist State Evangelist, who is
to conduct a series of revival
services at the First Baptist
Church IN Key West for the next
two weeks, arrived on the Havana
Special today.
Rev. James S. Day and men,
bers of the congregation were at
the station and gave the doctor
a happy welcome on his arrival.
The first service viii be held to-
night in the church at z o'clock.