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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
AN OLD PARLOR CUSTOM
Good Evening.

Whats become of the parlor elocutionist?
 He whose voice rang so true, As with gesture gallant, and voice resonant
 He gave The Shooting of Dan McGrew. Time was of Sunday night,
 Folks gathered for evening of pleasure, And of all that crew, the finest we knew,
 Was the lad who gave good Kipling measure. What a treat when Ferdinand was called upon For the companys real delectation! With prideful conceit he would bound to his feet To give many brave recitation. Kipling and Service featured his repertoire Oh that boy, to give him his due, Caused many thril you couldn't sit still When he got to "the lady known as Lou" The Wreck of the Hesperus Horatius at the Bridge You could scarce hear the drop of pin, As with gestures emphatic and really dramatic, He thundered out the much used Gunga Din. Oh, lads longer recite in front parlors,
 Such things passe, though some bemoan The variety of sounds that go for music and such On the omnpresent microphone.
 Elm Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
TEDDY HOPS OFF a ao.; 0.;7 ,'t, '''', |

to walk and I knew you had the spunk, if somebody brought 1t out of you. You're better man than I am. I'm just day-dreamer, making models--but never getting packer to make my ideas come true."
 "Thanls, MT Jones'" Teddy beamed. "I'm taking your plane, but 1t brings you good luck. too. My daddy's found a rich man to put you in business and when l get to be man I'm going to fly one of your real ships"
 THE END
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

give any sign to Terry that the parents thought it hopeless.
 The supper dishes cleared. Teddy demanded his first road work tn preparation for the big fight. His father tried to dissuade him, pleading there was plenty of time to start the next day, but MT Lake yet was to discover the stuff of which his son was made.
 Gee, pop, that's no way to do, :" Teddy protested. "'Spose I'd awaited to the next day to start fightin' to live? Remember that night all the doctors stood over my bed and told you I would be dead by morning? Well, showed 'em! I gritted my teeth and dug my finger nails in my hands til
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
BY THOMAS LANGDON.

FTER you've cheated the undertaken and contradcted A the grave, bearded gentlemen of science, learning to walk with paraytic legs shouldn't be such touhg job.
 That's what Teddy Lake thought, but he deceived. As he sat in his little Municipal Airport planes whrred overhead he gazed ongingy at model ship that would fly What fun would be to have this toy for his very The days would not be long with that his treasure He wouldn't mind much when he had to sit and watch cbac
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Tower contributors of late have written several quets generous Waterburans who during the recent blizzard furnished CWA with hot cofee sandwiches, cigarettes etc. but little praise has been given to those
 who did their bit make the 24hour schedule of those gall aht reen comfortable under existing conditions However in conversation with friend the other evening informed that Frank S. Gannutz of Orange street, ial foreman at Plume Atwoods contributed half dozen and mattresses to the boys of Engine 2 MT Gan nutz has always his generosity and although your correspondent is not familiar with the gentleman he takes this opportunity to commend his recent action. The boys Engine appreciate and each and every has spot in their hearts for their kind Orange street friend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Editor, TaU ToWer Topics: Poe been toHooimg your references to the abrgador 0ith considerable m terest Did you know that the name itse mag not be of Iadiam origin you said last Saturday? It's quite possible it comes from the Spansh aOord "abrgado meaning place of shelter J. M. (WeU, the Spaniards may have had a0ord for it, too but a0e don't recoect they dad much settling around these diggings Must have been couple of Spanish Indians aUho coined the auord. The Ed)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
Dr John Ricciardi is one of tk
Glinnpsed

Glimpsed Dr John Ricciard is of the regular customers at the mammoth state elimination basketball tournament being conducted by the Democrat and Y M C. A. at the Red Triangle Constable Ben Glickman, d- mnutve of the law is actively engaged in sponsoring the formal opening of Theodore Roosevelt Lodge K of F. at their club North Main street Sunday Ben for his size, does things in big way Attorney Vincent Sculy will be hesting around the burg in fivepassenger Nash sedan Attorney Fred Bauby renewed acquanances with Nal Haets talented smiling pianist Frankie Carle, Saturday at the Hamilton dancetorum Wednesday night Will Harrison and his orchestra will be the attraction there Bobby Gair former Wiamsport Pa, resident who hangs his hat in Naugatuck will take the matrimonial next month with of the Rubber Towns most popular girls Miss Eleanor Ashmore Dr Charles Audet is postcarding from the West Indies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

that model plane. You said if I walked all the way here from my home, I could have it. So, here I am."
 Speed now recalled the bargain and his shoulders dropped slightly as he said weakly: You're game kid and you win the plane" But Teddy did not receive his treasure until Speed had given it final pat of affection. Sonny, you're dream come to pass," Speed said as he gave the craft to the boy. 'Take it. Money, couldn't buy it but you're entitled to it. That day when I looked at you so help less-sitting there in your little wagon-I thought that if I ever had a son like you, I'd want him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Stray notes Veronica Phean of the City Hall staff is home from St Marys hospital after recent operation
 Van Jones is still shaking his head sadly he relates how he had train to the Bristol plant in Patts Mills from Naugauck during the recent furries the Nau gatuck valley enjoyed. George Mcdonald of the City Hall staff is in Miami, Florida Bob Buckmaster of Robert street the title of champion shoveler of Robert street" by his exploits during the blizzard. Clarence Cassn, former Democrat sports editor cated with the sports department of the New York Daily Mirror in town last week attending the funeral of his uncle, the late From" Deowry Mark Chpman has been silent of recent weeks that reporter sent out to verify the that he had suffered injuries to his vocal apparatus As go to press Mark states that all such grossly exaggerated" Joe Tolomeo well known tonsora artist is practicng difficult Italian folk dance which he will perform at the annual Kacey Bowling banquet to be held towards the end of this month .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
NO DAMAGE DONE
 BY SMALL FIRES

Two calls were answered yes- terday by the Baldwin street fire company. The first was 8 chimney fire at the home of Mrs William Purdy of 1256 Hamilton avenue. The company responded to the alarm at 8:30 and was back at 9:56.
 The second call was the result of leaking gas jet in the home of Oscar Lacour, 1515 South Main street. There was no fire. Engine z late Saturday afternoon extinguished minor fire at the home of Joseph Insero of IA Branch street. The alarm was sent in by telephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

It takes aH knds of people to make aoorld. It happened ot ScoviUs lust aOeek Ap Halian em- poye put hs pay cheek n his trousers pocket i his locker. Left the room for feV minutes ... When he back the paycheck Vas gone one oeeks qOages. 7. Friday night fellow employes im the .pickIimg" room took up collection They raised $6 like amount is promised the middle of this aUeek Tears came to the unfortunate mam's eyes qchen he a0as give1s the donation. WeU they might aUith four youngsters ct home to be fed and housed Praise to the boys a0ho gave generously. r, Ig momiay for tue louse aOho took the check
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Editor, TaU Tosoer Topics: We have oU read ot the hardy men Oho 90 doa0n to the in ships the bravery o the uGlterg soldiers of the light brigade and the makeup of the members Of the Byrd An0rcic Expedition bat mag bring to your mind the intrepid men a0ho braved the recent indictment a0eather. They brought their shovels and proceeded to cleor the hghaUnys and byeUays of fair city they aOoud be open for traffic My kac goes to them tonight Lsttte Joe, the GrGtefui.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

The Tot0er aOelcomes the neaCs of the Improvement noted i the condition of Miss Jula Smith, manager o State and Strand thenters aOho hos been critically M ct St Marys hospital for tue last tco a0eeks. We keW, though that her fighting constitution aOoud a0ln this, her greatest battle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

There are about 2500 men in the Royal Canadian Mount ed Police. The Island of Cy- prus is in the MEDITERRANI- AN, 40 miles from Asia Minor and 60 miles from Syria. En- rico Caruso died in 1921.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Saying he was too bashful to ad- dress the judge, a man in Stafford, England, presented his defense in writing, but was sentenced to jail for house breaking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

Retiring after B years service l.. L. Robinson, electrical engineer of Forest Gate, England, was pre- sented $2,625 by the city council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05

but he's still here. Aw, if he could only walk! You have your model but can't get packer. We'll, I've got my boy, but can't find way to make him walk"
 Docs the kid want the ship very bad" Speed asked.
 'I don't know how bad-but something in his eyes as he looked told me he nursed a hope" MT Lake explained.
 "Too bad can't cheer him up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-05
The Cast of Characters in Teddy Hops Off,"

TEDDY, a hopeless cripple at 10 and who longs for a baby air. plane. MORTIMER LAKE, his indul- gent father. "SPEED" JONES, who dreams of becoming an airplane manu- faCturer.
, 1934-12-13
BLAZE
KNOWN DEAD
PLACED AT 26

LANSING, Mcih., Dec. IS. Up
AS the sorrowful task Of probing the
ruins Of fireswept Hotel Kerns went
forward Thursday. state police listed
rs known dead" with % bodies
recovered, is Of them identified.
Eleven bodies. Of which the con-
Stunning flames left little more than
skeletons, had been taken from the
ice-sheeted debris OF what once was
one OF the state capitol's popular
meeting places. All YER beyond
Identification, except for a few per-
sonal effects, such as rings or 9TH
er trinkets found with some Of
them.
The mortality list among the
guests who sought escape from the
flames by jumping from upper win
dows TO the street or into the Grand
river. which flows at the rea OF
the hoStelry, was increased by one
as State Representative d. Knox
Hanna, Of Tuscola county. died Of
his injuries. He was the seventh
member Of the state legislature TO
die. six Of them representatives and
one a senator. At least a score Of
legislators we're staying in the hotel
during an extraordinary lame
duck" legislative session necessitat-
ed by petitions for a recount grow
ing out Of the November 8 cleo
ton.
The tragedy broke an impending
deadlock in the next house Of rep
resentatives. Fifty republicans and
so democrats were elected, or re-
elected. Three reelected republic
cans and one reelected democrat
died. leaving the democrats theore-
tically in control pending special
elections which cannot be held be-
fore the house organizes for the reg
ular session in January.
At least three bodies were found
IN the ruins Thursday morning. and
moved 20 a temporary morgue set
up in a nearby warehouse.
, 1934-12-13

that the program TO be drawn by
Bernard M. Barueh. Hugh 3. John
son and other prominent new deal
ers named by the president prob
ably will center around these card
inal points:
l.-Should war break out, prices
would be frozen" immediately to
prevent skyrocketing.
2.-War profits would be seized
by drastic taxation. A 1892 report
OF the wal policies commission, on
which the presidents new board
will base its study, urged q 95 per
cent tax on all income above the
previous three-year average.
S.-Machinery would be created
for the swift mobilization OF the
nations industrial resources In
time OF conflict.
Administration officials strove
Thursday TO remove an unconceal-
ed feeling by some members Of the
senate munitions committee that
the presidents move was designed
to check the senate inquiry.
GAbA Vic kOLnIlltlGe CldlILndU,
Senator Nye R-ND), had said II
was amazing" that efforts should
now be made TO seem to check and
halt" the committees work, Pres
ident Roosevelt made plain that
congressional leaders would be con-
suited in the program to take pro-
fit out OF war.
Also. Baruch, who heads the
presidential board. said after a con-
ference at the White House that he
hoped the senate committee would
continue its work, which he praised
highly. Secretary Of War Dern. who
omitted to keep a reported en-
gagement with committee men,
bers recently, planned to confer
with them Thursday.
-Four OF the seven senators on
the munitions committee agreed
the inquiry would go ahead. They
planned to plunge Thursday into
an investigation OF how the war
department procures its supplies.
, 1934-12-13
POLICE
WEST POINT

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. -CR-
A West Point" for policemen OF
crime organization 90 unity the
the nation and a permanent anti
efforts Of all peace officers are
salient developments expected TO
result from Attorney General Cum
mings' crime conference, which
ends Thursday night.
Friends OF the attorney general
predicted the gathering would en-
power a selected group-probably
a portion OF the arrangements COM
mittee-to act as a clearing house
on crime problems.
This would meet with the rug
gestion OF Scott M. Loftin, pres
ident on the American Bar Asso-
citation, that the conference set up
a permanent organization.
The iu@tice department "a said
to be reoly 70 begin the instruc-
ton Of a small group-perhaps two
dozen-police officers rs q starter.
Plans for d curriculum have not
been worked out, but the division
Of investigation was understood TO
be ready to frame a set OF courses.
Besides these goals. the leaders
OF the colorful assembly OF sociol-
ogists. detectives and jurists hoped
arrangements for a survey OF n
rious aspects OF the crime problem
could be worked out Thursday.
, 1934-12-13
WATCH KIDNEYS
same AS BOWELS
Wash Out YOur 70, 200 Feet Of Kidney Tubes

Wash Uut fOuf ~, ZOO Feet OF Kidney Tubes
Your bowels contain only 27 feet OF in
testines, yet the kidneys contain nearly 10
measure 1920 feet II laid end 70 md.
Therefore. II Ii just as important 20 watch
the kidneys as the bowels. Kidneys are
working all the time and are Natures chief
way Of taking the acids and poisonous
waste out OF the blood.
Healthy persons pass 3 pints n day thru
the bladder which contains nearly 4 pounds
OF waste matter. II you pass less than his
amount. your 1920 feet Of kidney tubes
may be clogEed with poisonous waste. This
IA the danger signal and may he the begin
ming OF nagging ~backache. leg pains. loss
OF pep and vitality. getting up nights. lum-
bago. swollen feet and ankles, rheumatic
pains and dizziness.
Kidneys should be watched closely and
need cleaning Out the same ~ bowels. Ask
your druggist for DOAN'S PILLS, an old
prescription, which has been used success
fully by millions Of kidney sufferers for
over 40 years. They give quick relief and
win help 20 wash out your 79.200 feet or
kidney tubes.
But don't take chances with strong drugs
and so-called Kidney cures which claim
20 Ak you up In Is minutes. Your common
sense will tell you that this rs impossible.
Treatments Of this nature may SERIOUSLY
iniure and irritate delicate tissues. Insist on
DOAN'S PILLS. the old reliable relief thai
contains no dope" or hRhit-forming drug.
BE sure you get DOAN'S PILLS at YOU
druggist G 1884. Foster-Milburn Co.
, 1934-12-13
FARM BUREAU
ASSAILS NRA

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. IL. Up
The American Farm Bureau red
Grafton closed its 18th annual con-
vention with a criticism Of federal
relief administration and the NRA.
The New Deal agencies were crit
icized In resolutions adopted by the
farmers at the final meeting We'd
nesday night. They turned 30 res
buttons after hearing David 4. Lii
ienthal, power director Of the Ten
neSsee Valley Authority. describe
rural identification such as has
been undertaken by the iva as q
major faction In strengthening
American agriculture.
Subsequently they elected new d.
rectors. including Mrs. Abbie Sar-
gent Of Bedford, New Hampshire,
the first woman ever 20 sit on the
federation board.
The resolution on federal relief
was directed at the purported grow
ing dependency Of relief recipients.
the achievements OF work projects
and the scales OF pay on such pro-
jects.
We cannot approve q continual
ton Of plans and operations con-
nected with federal relief projects
the last two years." said the
resolution, which have In many
instances promoted q desire on the
part Of some Of our citizens to be
unemployed. and have in other in
stances developed an alarming
thought IN the minds OF many vot-
ers that the government owes them
living, irrespective Of whether or
not they do anything to justify the
governmental relief given them"
The convention declared for elm
nation Of these features Of NRA
authorize or permit violation
Of the National Antitrust laws by
price fixing or otherwise and which
continue extreme reduction Of in
dustrial and labor production"
, 1934-12-13
Urschel Witnesses
Get Death Threats

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 13. Up
Threats OF death by underworld
bullets harassed four federal pris-
oners as they prepared to testify be-
fore a grand jury here Thursday in
the latest chapter Of the Urschel
kidnapping serial
The four-Edward Feldman, Clara
Feldman, Alvin H. Scott. and Mar
garet Hurtienne. brought here from
Oregon after the discovery Of addi-
tional portions Of the 100000 ran
som paid by Charles F. Urschel, Ok
lahoma City OIL millionaire-were
guarded by federal officers .
Agents who revealed the threats
would not say whether they came
from friends OF kidnapers already
convicted, or from members Of the
abduction gang who so far have
evaded justice.
, 1934-12-13
Mysterious Blazes
Fought In Oil Field

PAMPA. Dec. Is. Up Mystic
rious fires broke out "Wednesday
night at two Texas Company wells,
destroying n rig.
The Pampa fire department
quenched the blaze az the No. z. n.
M. Davis we'll after some damage
was done. The well. five miles south
Of Pampa, was shut down for the
night.
The company's No. IS. j. B. Bow
ers. ten miles south Of Pampa, ig-
nited about the same time, the rig
burning TO the ground. The fire
department arrived too late.
An Investigation Of the fires was
started.
, 1934-12-13
Tourists Aid
Plans Mapped
AT San Benito


SAN BENITO, Dec. l3.-Tourists
are TO be assisted in every way in
finding recreation while in the san
Benito community, 1t was decided
at a group breakfast OF business
men wednesday morning at the
Stonewall Jackson hotel.
Jesse WEIGH stated that tourists
would like to know the best places
to hunt and fish, where they can
60 to see citrus fruit packed and
canned, and similar information.
He expressed the belief that already
as many tourists have already ar
rived IN the Valley to date this sea-
son as visited the Valley all last
year.
James @. Luothan. who preSid-
ed In absence Of Joe A. Sloan, ap-
pointed a tourist committee COM
posed Of Jesse WEIGH, r. q. Sch
midi. George A. Toolan, Wilbur
Scholes and Harry Feohner.
This committee will work with a
recreation committee composed Of
I. v. jolly, Ed F. Brady and DR..
j. d. Casey which Is to look into
the matter Of providing additional
amusement facilities.
Toolan reported that the city
Identification campaign under the
leadership Of Mrs. r. S. Bone was
progressing rapidly and that the
Business and Professional Women's
Club vas offering SIS in cash prizes
for the best lighted yards during
the holidays. Entries should be made
az the chamber Of commerce before
December %.
Arthur Mcmillan reported on air.
port development and 1t was re-
vealed the city planned to seek a
loan from a special government
fund for building runways and a
road to the field.
, 1934-12-13
Daughter of Former
Governor In Mother

CORSTCANA, Dec. 13.-P- "A
daughter was born TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleo @. Miller at q local hospital
Wednesday night.
Mr.. Miller Is criminal district at
torney OF Navarro county. Mrs.
Miller was formerly Miss Norma
Sterling OF Houston. daughter OF
former Governor Ross Sterling.
, 1934-12-13
Movie Sideights
CAPITOL

"a
There Is always an undercurrent
OF excitement and glamour in any
picture in which Constance Ben
nett plays the stellar role. and the
actress latest cinema vehicle Out
cast Lady" which shows Thursday
and Friday at your" Capitol thea
ter. Brownsville Is no exception.
Miss Bennett proves that her
artistry Is not limited to such TAR
cical plays as Moulin Rouge or
~The Affairs Of Cellini," but is
equal TO the gkeater demands made
upon her by the dramatically pow
erful part Of Iris March IN her
present picture.
In "Outcast Lady" Miss Ben
nett as Iris March Is the innocent
victim Of scandalous tongues which
cause her TO pursue q career totl-
IN foreign q her own desires and
nature. With the world turning its
back upon her, Iris March fights to
retain her ~Self-respect, but the
wreckage Of her life leaves a bitter
mark on the man she loves as well
as on the members Of her fam
ily.
, 1934-12-13

wants club OK Harrington. Ha also
played accomplishments for George
Hardeman Of Harrington who sang.
M III. Ford also was m KiwAnis
visitor from Harrington.
w. 8. Brock presided In the ab-
sence both OF President Joe A. sloan
and Vice President E. +. Morris.
Sloan Is attending q meeting Of
club presidents I'm Fort Worth.
, 1934-12-13
Man Bound Over
Especial % The HeraIdl

NIINNIHN V Thu ANIWIWT
HARLINGEN, Dec. I3.-Pedro
Enricuez was bound over to the
district court under $3.50 bond by
Judge Will @. Fields on a charge
Of burglarizing a SANDWICH shop on
w. Harrison owned BY Lupe Rod
riquez. ball player and recent can
didate for city commissioner. Mac
kay Chaudoin. city policeman, saw
someone inside the stand but said
that when he flashed the light in
the place Enriquez was on the floor
behind the counter. EnriqueZ
claimed he was drunk while Chau-
dom. In a statement made to the
court. expressed doubt.
, 1934-12-13
Drastic Taxation
On War Profits Is
Part ofED! Plan

WASHINGTON. Dec .13.-P-A
warning that any attempt to side
track the senate arms inquiry would
lead to a bitter fight in congress,
came Thursday from members Of
the investigating committee as
President RooSevelt's independent
move 10 make war profitless got
under way
At the same time II became clear
, 1934-12-13
Brownsville Youth
Honored AT College

Edwin Hunter OF Brownsville was
named as the ~favorite boy Of the
senior class at Westmoorland Col
lege. San Antonio. according TO
word received here.
Jack Potter Of McAllen was choice
Of the junior class.
The election was held by the col
lege annual, "El Latigo."
, 1934-12-13
Kiwanis Club Hears
ID. 1. Ormesher Speak

Especial 10 The Heraldl
SAN BENTTO. Dec. l5.-An In
teresting talk on music vas made
before the <iwanis club wednesday
az the Stonewall Jackson hotel BY
ID. L. Ormesher. director OF music
for several ehurches and the XII
, 1934-12-13
Especial TO me Heraldl

tSpeclal 70 Inc heraldl
HARLINGEN. Dec. 13.-Richard
Faxon, who holds a position in
Puerto Rico with the U. S. depart
ment OF agriculture, made a study
OF the Valley citrus fruit industry
this week. He is In charge Of port
inspection of incoming and OUT
going shipments OF fruits and plants
70 guard against transportation Of
plant pests. His position is SINH
lar TO that held by o. ID. Deputy at
Brownsville except that his duties
are performed at a seaport.
, 1934-12-13
Christmas Custom

Christmas Custom
BALTIMORE-CorneHoas San
ders, 41-year-old negro. has eat
en- his Christmas dinner in jail
for the last IL years. he told po-
lice. Apparently MS 1884 Christ
mas dinner will be no exception.
He was arrested for Danville, Va,
authorities on a charge Of finn
Tanning.