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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
RAIN PREDICTED
 HERE CHRISTMAS
To-day Shortest Day of Year-LOng Days Start
 Tomorrow

Winter arrived officially in Wa terbury at 1850 o'clock, Although it was a little cold this morning, the city presented anything but a wintry-like appearance. There was no ice or snow covering the ground and, furthermore, the weatherman came forth with g statement pre- dieting rain for Christmas although snow is scheduled for the middle states.
 At 7:50 o'clock this morning, as winter officially arrived, the. sun shone vertically over the Trop of Capricorn. For all. the southern na- tions, such as the Argentine, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand it marked the beginning of sum- mer.
 Besides being the first day of winter, today is also the shortest day of the year. Beginning tomor- row morning the days will begin to grow gradually longer and long, CT as tho sun starts its way up north once more.
 So far the weather here has been good, compared with the tempera- lures registered to date a year ago this time. There has been no snow of any account here this season, yet, and shoe stores, as a result, have reported poor sales in rub Der goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
CHASE PARK HOUSE PLANS OBSERVANCE
Christmas Program Pre- pared for Monday After.
 nOOn-2OO Expected

'Mother Goose's Christmas," a delightful play, will be enacted by children of the Chase Park House Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock under the direction of Eleanor Cul. hane, it was announced this mor- ming by Miss Mildred Dunne, SUD- ervisor.
 The cast will be as. follows: Mother Goose Maureen Hanrahan Jack ....... Joseph Chatgaunens Jill ............. Mary McGrath Bo-Peep ....... Audrey DeSantis Mistress Mary. ... Patricia Benoit Queen of Hearts ..... Mary Lipps Woman Who Lived in the Shoe
 ............. Priscilla Mugnai Mother Hubbard .... Gloria Beck Boy Blue ....... Tommy Mulhall Tommy Tucker. Donald Newcomb Jack Horner ....... Billy Mulhall Simple simon ..... John McGrath Humpty Dumpty. y..............
 ......... Edward Chatgauneus Santa Claus .......... -?
 Fitting costumes have been se- cured for the youngsters many, of whom will be making their initial Rehearsals have been in progress the last three months and have proven quite satisfactory. Another feature will be the carol singing of all the boys and girls of the park.
 As good old St Nicholas makes his appearance, George McDowie will sing Santa Claus Is Coming To Town and after Santa makes his debut, Miss Maureen Hanrahan will sing Santa Claus Has Come To Town" over 200 children are expected to attend the party and only those holding tickets will be admitted. Presents, candy. and novelties will be distributed to all with tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

More than 75 needy Lithuanian families of the city will receive Christmas baskets Monday under the direction of the Lithuanian In- dependent Political Club Bowling league. The same number was taken care of last year. The names of the recipients. were obtained from Rev Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St Joseph's church and the Sisters of the Holy Ghost, Teachers in St Joseph's school.
 The baskets include articles of food such as chicken, butter, bread, coffee, lard, onions, soup punches, milk, crackers, oranges, apples, potatoes, raisins. canned soups and rice. The committed in charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
COSMETICIAN HEAD
 CONTRADICTS RUMOR

A contradiction of rumors that the Hairdressers and Cosmeticians Commission is opposed to the or- ganization of operators in beauty shops was made today by Commis- sioner Helen Landry. The hair dressers. commission is a govern ment agency and remains impar- tial in such matters, Miss Landry said. No license issued by the commission would ever be affected by the membership of it's holder in any union or other organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
Charity Show Attracts
 Hundreds of Riddles
Elks, Polls Theater, and Democrat Hosts to Over
 5000 Youngsters at Special Show

More than 5000 children of the city had the time tDf their young lives at the Christmas charity show by the Waterbury lodge of Elks, the management of Polls theater and the Waterbury Demo- cHat at the Poll theater today. The children came in droves, carrying everything from a package of raisiRs to dozen oranges, to gain 
 The lobby of the theater was packed high with all sorts of pack ages, boxes, bottle and canned food and the pile grew larger as each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
JUDGE FURNISHES TRAVELLING CASH

John Daniels, 24 year old negro, Isn't q big man by any means DO he was tather unwis0 when look. ing for sparring partners at 2 o'clock thla morning on Abbott avenue In picking Patrolman Jack Winston, "Ailstuh Jack" John took q few pokos at the mayor of Abbott avenue" then ripped of the poileoman's badge. That was tee much.
 PatF0Iman Jack let fy with c few lSfis and Flghls. lifted np Dan. iols and onrried hlm Co Che police Los, where tho "Dlnek Maria" soon arrived 0 take John Co iail.
 70 court today John said he wanted Co se Co New iIavsn, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
LABOR SECRETARY URGES RE7STUDY

A. re-study of large number of MIRA codes was asked last night by John J. Egan, secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, in an address to local labor repre- sentatives at Building Trades Coun- cil hall last night. Meanwhile, he said, greater compliance with the hour and wage provisions of the MIRA is shown by, employers all over the country as business con- tinues to be on the upgrade.
 Code violations should be re- ported, the speaker said, and labor should help secure strong evidence of such violations in order that justice may be secured. MT. Egan announced his support of the jour neymen barbers in their protest against the recent rule forbidding barbers from working in beauty shops.
 hrpnnffna aYnoctS a h nmner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

came along with his or her con- trfbution. The food was efilciently slowed into large laundry hamp- CTS loaned by the several laundry firms in the town and the hamp- CTS were then packed into trucks, loaned by trucking firms of the city.
 When the food was brought to the Elks hall, 1t was efficiently packed into baskets by a staff of men, under the direction of Robert F. Birt, member of the Elks' char ity committee. It was then given out to needy families.
 Uncle Harry. who brQadcRste each week the comic sheet of the Democrat, was master of. cere- monies. He. was introduced by George Duffy of the stan of WATR about 10 o'clock and the show be- gan. Through Arrangements made with WATR, the first part of the program was broadcast. Uncle Harry introduced Jimmie colgan who played several Christmas carols on the organ, and the chill dren joined In singing.
 Uncle Harry then introduced Sonny LaFlamme, the bol with the silver voice who received a big ovation from the children assam bled. In fact everyone who made his appearance on the stage was loudly acclaimed, with Uncle Harry coming in for a big share of 1t.
 Then the movies were flashed on the screen and the children sat back to enjoy a great show. Mickey Mouse, Popeye the Sailor, Ken Maynard, the famous cowboy; Laurel & Hardy, the Walt Disney Silly Symphony, "Old King Cole'' and several other features were cheered as they were introduced on the screen. Yes, 1t was a great party for the kiddies and they en- joyed themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

A musical program on q scale unprecedented in Connecticut, In which several thousand trained voices will sing in concert in the Yale Bowl on a Saturday late In May or early in June, next year, Is being planned by the State Tercen- tenary Commission as a part Of the three hundredth anniversary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
YOUTH OBSERVES
 HOLIDAY CUSTOM

A 2i.year-oid lad was in city court for drunkenness this fnorp- ing. "Didn't I see you before7". Judge Mascoio asked him.
 "Eeh," said the boy, ~ was are rested being drunk last christmaa
 "what is it?". asked the judge, "a Christmas eustom.v ..
 "NRw," answered the youth, "i just went Co . party" "
 Judge MasooIo, iFi the interest of the obrlsimas spirit, eentinuea the case tili chrisiI1las os 1e1b.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
Club Activities

Officers were elected at meet ing of Mattatuck commandery. Or- der of the United Golden Cross, held last night in Mechanics hall. Walter J. Oldroyd was named com- mander. Members of lodges from surrounding towns were guests at the Christmas party which fol- lowed the meeting.
 Other officers elected are: Vice. commander, Mrs Dorothy Bailey; preiate, Mrs Florence Johnson; herald, Miss Raffealla Lariana; ward of the inside gale, Richard Dumont: ward of the outside gate. George Hornbecker; keeper of the records, Mrs Catherine Earle; financial keeper of the records, Mrs Olive Mclean; treasurer, Ed ward Futile; first trustee, George Hornbecker; second trustee, Mrs Robert Mcclure: third trustee, Mrs Rose Lariana; representa- tive to the Grand Commandery. Mrs Myra Gillespie: and alternate representative. Mrs Charles Ben- sel.
 The annual election of officers of Speedwell Lodge, Knights of Py- thias, will be held Friday night in Pythian hall, 1t was announced at last nights meeting. Annual rec ports will be presented In the near future.
 4 Christmas party was held fol. lowing the meeting of Junior Court Verdi last night in Liberty hall.
 officers oe 0ota Lejon. Order Of vasa. were elected at tho meet. Ing held lyast night in Moose hall Carl Peterson was named pFesI' dent. Vice.pFesIdent, Carl Larsoni secretary. Ilenning caristFenlj as' alstant secretary, 0us orsndeIli as: alstant financial secretary. yridol Matsoni master ef eeFsmon!i.es 2 chaplin, Bmll JehnHoBi inside guaFd, Fred Andersoni onisiai auaFd, CaEi Anderson,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
sA.YEAR.oLD WILL REPLIED

Independence. Mo--(UP)-The e4-year-oId will of . pioneer Jack. son county farmer was recorded in probate court. Filled originally be- fore the probate division was pro. batoA, it was necessary to record the document Co perfect the chain Of title to a piece of real estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

wouldn't come back any more [! ..:.s ss s;s: ss s: ss eA;n:. isss: ss%sss ss%iss sn. en- handed {. seh. z. ., :a aelIss s tFsm s,.v hl.
 "ntay there, though" warned the jndge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

cOiembia's new taK pergFam is being opposed by businebs inier- eeis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
DIED.

sMITH-In this city, Dec 22nd. 1884 John Smith, of East Waterbury from from Lunny % Funersi FiIhss Home .atsr a5 Central avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22
OBITUARY

KEAVANEY-Mrs. William R. Keavaney Susan Fitzsimmons) died early last evening at her home, 185 Bunker Hill avenue, af- ter a long illness, Mrs. Keavaney was born. in Waterbury, June 4, 1863, the daughter of William Fitzsimmons and Elizabeth (New- man) Fitzsimmons. She was educa- ted in New York city where the family lived for some time. Return ign to Waterbury she was married to William R. Keavaney and for many years they lived in the Bun ker Hill section of the city. Mrs. Keayaney is survived by her husband, i've children, Ethel A., Ralph L., Leona E., and Roland w., all of this city, and Marion B. (Mrs. William D. Talcott) of Glastonbury; two grandchildren, Priscilla and David Talcott; also one half-sister, Mrs. E. B. Hyde of Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs. Keavaney was one of the most prominent residents of the Bunker Hill section ofthe city, She worked with marked zeal for the good of the community and her lovable character and charitable nature was known to many or the residents whom she had aided when they were in need.
 Mrs. Keavaney was an early member of the Bunker Hilf Con- gregational church and from the time when she joined, up to the time of her illness she gave unspar- ingly her time and efforts for the benefit of the church. She had been especially active in the Sunday school and inthe Women's Society and was also an ardent member of the Bunker Hill Literary Club. Although she had been i'll for long duration of time, her death will be received with the deepest regret among the residents of the Bunker Hill section as well as in other sections of the city where she had a host of true friends and acquaintances.
 The funeral service, which will be private, will be held at the AL derson funeral home. Rev. w. Moreton owen of the Bunker Hill Congregational church will offi- ciate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

MORIN-Arthur George Morin, fourteen day old son of MT and Mrs Arthur Morip of 181 Madison street died this morning at the home of his parents. The body was removed to the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, from where the funeral will be held this noon. Burial will be in Pawtucket, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

OAED- DEED ra KEAVANEY-In this city, Dec 2ist, 1884, Mrs William R. Keavaney, of 1SS Bunker Hili Avenue. Funeral private, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

SMITH-John Smith, age S2 years. died this morning at his home on East Waterbury road aft CT a brief illness. He had resided in this city for about 55, years.
 MT Smith is survived by one son, William and one brother, Thomas.
 The body was taken to the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-22

Argentina expects a b umper wheat crop this season.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21
DNTHE CRUISE To MONTERREY

owlish.
whats the plan, them" Archie
inquired.
They claim to be outfitted with
clothes suitable for the cruise. I'd
like to see some of those Clothes" she
suggested. "Go put some of 'em on,
and in the meantime I'll go up on the
bridge and have look around" She
stood up and looked at Dupont. "Did
you tell that dumb OK up there to
make for New York. ?"
Dupont colored slightly. "I'm sor-
ry. In the excitement of getting the
captains body to his quarters, and
questioning the mate and some of the
crew, neglected to give explicit or
ders."
"And you call yourself lawyer?"
she said scathingly. "You come on
up there with me now and give that
heather orders. I never did approve
of having this Maori tribe on here.
When want to talk, I want to talk
English" She stamped out of the
room and Dupont followed her.
"Well!" Archie breathed, as they
disappeared. "It looks like I'm in
charge
"The devil it does" Hampton in
terrupted and stood up with menace
ing look in his eyes.
Chaplin interviewed quickly. "It's a
queer story, Montgomery-how four
of us who were in the employ of Mr..
Hart, happened to be abducted and
shanghaied on board your mothers
yacht. Would you care to hear the de-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21

tails ?"
Archie lighted cigarette, and nod
ded, casually.
Chaplin related the various Incidents
oncerning all four, and ended with a
detailed account of the circumstances
under which he had found Sidney
Hart.
Archie appeared to be listening, yet
his eyes never once met Chapin's, nor
did he lose his attitude of Indifference.
He merely grunted once or twice.
When Chaplin had finished, he re-
marked: "Circumstantial evidence
points to you, Chaplin. I wonder
Hampton didn't think of that when
he came upon you? Or perhaps your
story does not quite click, and he was
your accomplice? You may pull the
wool over mothers eyes, but you can't
over mine. That tale of all Of you
being knocked senseless is too thin.
1t is also incredible, if you actually all
worked for the old man. that none
of you had met before. Incidentally,
worked for him myself"
Hampton interrupted holly. "Did
l ever see you before?"
81 don't know. have no recollect-
ion of ever having seen you," Archie
returned disagreeably.
"Well, then! Don't you know as
do that all of the old mans interests
were kept separate, and an employee
Of one mag never saw those who
worked on any of the others, unless
there was some special program that
concerned the whole outfit? And as
for you, big boy, if you are Mrs.
GLASS; son, and her husband was the
old mans son, what the heck are you
doing with the name Montgomery,
and what's she doing with Glass tack
ed on?"
Archie got to his feet, disregarding
Hampton for the moment. His eyes
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21
SYNOPSIS


TAYLOR Chaplin comes to and finds
himself aboard a strange yacht. The
last he can remember he was at a
night club. There had been a raid and
he was struck on the head. To add
to the mystery, he finds a suitcase
in his cabin filled with clothes his size
and bearing his initials. Chaplin ques-
lions the crew, but none of them speak
English. Just as he is about to ap-
proach a man bending over the rail
violently i'll, the man goes into his
stateroom and locks the door. A moan
and a voice drooning, Its murder
murder-I tell you" issues from the
lounge. Chaplin rushes in just as Sid
ney Hart, millionaire publisher, topples
to the floor-dead! Hart was Chap
ms employer. As Chaplin leans over
the body, Dick Hampton, advertising
manager of Harris magazine, Gay
Fiction" appears. He, too, is puz-
zled by his own presence on the yacht.
Chaplin and Hampton look up to see
a white-haired woman standing in the
doorway" What are you doing aboard
my yacht?" she demands, then seeing
the body, exclaims Daddy" The my
stery deepens with the appearance OF
Grace Devin, Harris secretary, who
also claim they were shanghaied. Lat
er, Chaplin learns that the white-hair-
ed woman is Mrs. Glass,
and the man who was seasick is her
lawyer, Paul Dupont. Mrs. Glass
by her first marriage. The publisher
claims she is Harris daughter-in-law
had never mentioned her. While they
are discussing Mr.. Harris death, one
of the crew rushes in with the news
that the captain also has been muir
dered. Mrs. Glass does not believe
the shanghai" story and Dupont at
tempts to lock up the four unlimited
guests on suspicion of murder. A free
for all ensues, the crew helping Du-
pOnt.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21

were focused on one of the portside
windows, as though something on the
far horizon interested him more than
the belligerent Hampton.
Mother was married three times"
he said, coldly, "if that interests you
any. The old mans son was her first.
He left the lounge and the others saw
him go to the port rail, and stand
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21

would like to see some of the clothes"
Grace interrupted: eff have mys-
terious suitcase in my closet, it's go
ing to need lot Of explaining before
I wear any of the clothes"
"Geew Ryder exclaimed, brightly.
eve can all get dressed up! Gosh, I
hope they put in yachting suit?
TO BE CONTINUED
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21
CHAPTER III

NHAf Elk III
The man whom Ryder had been at
lacking lunged forward suddenly, in
an effort to tackle Chaplin, and as the
latter side-stepped, the man stumbled
and fell over the corpse of Sidney
Hart. He let out wild Shrek
gained his feet and fled screeching
from the room. The two on the floor
seeing the body writhed and
screamed. The man Hampton had eX-
hausted with his wild punches, stag
gered through the portside door, and
fled, squealing at the top of his lungs.
Hampton seized one after the other of
the two men on the floor and drag
ged them onto the deck. He returned
triumphantly, and shouted at Dupont.
"Who's boss here now?"
81 am" said voice from the door
way, and Mrs. Glass strobe angrily
into the lounge. She was wearing
knickers, and mans shirt with the
sleeves rolled up, and the collar open
at the neck.
"You big lummoX, you'll" she snarl-
ed at Dupont. Don't you know any
better than to call those blacks in
here? You had sample of how scared
they are at the sight of death when
that other one came in here yelping
I've had enough yelling and screaming
for one morning. I'll take charge
here. Humph! You call yourself a
lawyer-I call you -" She rip
ped out an unprintable oath and turned
her back on him.
"We'll stop the fighting right now,"
she bawled at the others.
Dupont mopped his forehead, cring-
ed slightly, and sat down on a divan
breathing heavily.
Mrs. Glass faced Chaplin, with her
hands on her hips. "What's your
name?" she demanded.
He told her, and gave the names
of the others.
"Chapin! Hamptonw she repeated
frowning. ct seems to me, I've heard
those names before"
Chaplin explained their positions
with the Hart Magazines.
Hampton added: "All four of us
were in Mr.. Harris employ"
Mrs. Glass shook her head in be-
wilderment. 81 don't understand this.
You all worked for Daddy. You ap-
pear unlimited on my yacht-and Dad
dy. and the captain have been muir
dered. I think need cup of strong
black coffee
Dupont stood up with alacrity. 'Tll
get it for you, at once"
you'll do no such thing!" she ex-
claimed angrily. 81 guess we can
all have coffee in the dining room
But before you get any, you go up
on that bridge and attend to the cap.
tain's body. And you, Mr.. Chaplin and
Mr.. Hampton, see if you can carry
Daddy's body down to Room B. It's
on the port side"
DO we get breakfast?" the little
jockey asked, plaintively.
"Shut up, and help me straighter
up this place." she snapped.
Breakfast was served by two slight
ly battered members of the crew, il
the room adjoining the lounge. There
was very little conversation. Mrs
Glass had said when she sat down al
the table that she had no intention
of having her coffee spoiled by any
gruesome stories or anything remote
ly touching on the two murders. Blu
it was not a period of relaxation
Everyone of them wore a tense ex
preston as though their suppressed
emotions would, at any moment, Civ,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-21
with hands shading his eyes.

There was a moment or two of sill
ence among the four in the lounge.
They seemed to be waiting for Archie
to return. Then, Grace said: "Well!
Of all the mixups, this is the worst
ever! What are we going to do now?
Stand here, looking at each other?"
"Mrs. Glass suggested that she
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1934-01-26
Feed Crops Being Grown
in Hurry by Tray Plan

The picturesque labor of hay-making
may soon be seen only in rural land
scapes in our picture galleries If tests
being made at the National Dairy insti-
tute, near Reading. prove successful,
says London Tit-Bits.
Two metal cabinets, each fitted with
trays, have been installed at the insti-
tute's farm. These are the trial
grounds" A solution of mineral salts
above each tray sprays thickly.
spread seeded Of maize or oats. I'm.
der the treatment growth which would
normally take ten weeks takes ten
days.
The shoots, some IL or ID inches tall,
are then ready TO feed dairy cows or
fatten bullocks. and this process is re-
peated the year round. 1t is claimed
that SO crops can be raised in a year.
and 40 Of these cabinets in a barn
will yield about 1920 tons of fodder.
enough to feed 1000 head of cattle.
The crops, it is said. are free from
contamination, and as the fresh green
shoots have high vitamin content cat
tie benefit considerably. 1t is pro-
posed to set up chain of depots in
the principal agricultural areas of
the country.