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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

The Church of the Sacred Heart In Southbury was the scene this morning of very pretty wedding of much local interest when Miss Elizabeth Mary Cassidy, daughter of Mrs John Cassidy of South Brit ain, became the bride of Joseph John Bailey, son of Thomas Bailey of Newtown. The ceremony took place at 9:OO o'clock with Rev Will liam J. Collins celebrating the nup- tial mass. The bride was given in marriage by her mother and had as her bridesmaid, her sister, Evangeline M. Vassidy. Earl Car roll of Sandy Hook was the best man.
 The church was very beautifully decorated with petunias and other cut flowers. A special musical pro- gram was rendered by Mrs borden of Sandy Hook.
 The bride wore a gown of white crepe with a hat of white crushed straw. She carried a bridal bou- quet of white roses. Miss Evange- line Cassidy, the bridesmaid, wore dress of powdered blu. crepe with cream colored hat and her bouquet was of talisman roses.
 A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride for im- mediate relatives.
 Out-of-town guests included Mrs Peter Lynch of Long Hill, MT and Mrs William Beoine of Waltham, Mass, MT and Mrs Alfred E. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Miss M. S1Ceeney
 Hostess At Party

Miss Mary Peg Sweeney enter tained the members of the Alpha Beta Chi Sorority and their friends at a surprise farewell party in honor of Miss Mary Martin, who leaves Monday the 27th to enter Bay Path Institute. Springfield, Mass. During the evening games were played, dancing was enjoyed and buffet luncheon was served. Those attending were the Misses Mary Martin, Martha Steinnagle. Agnes Nelson, Evelyn Steinman, Dorothy Sweeney, Edith Steinnagel Mary Horan, Rita Cannon, Rita Deegan, Violet Tartaglia, Mabel Burns, Mary Sweeney and the Messrs. Otto Rechenberg and Eddie Batagorski of New Britain: Joseph La Rose, Jr.. Thomas Cranan, Charlie Butler, Eddie Me- Cormick, "Pinkie" Shea, Babe" Mckewan, Joe Culhavit, Eddie Thebodeau, Walter Kinney, Mar tin Sealzo and Mrs William Leece, Mrs Edward Steinnagel and Mrs Eugene Sweeney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Lazgn FeStivaI Plans
 NOzC AH COnbleted

All preliminary arrangements have been completed for the lawn festival to be held on the grounds of the rectory of St John of the Cross, Middlebury, Thursday, Fri day and Saturday evenings, Au- gust 30, 31 and September 1st. Plans have been made to accom- modate several hundred persons at the fete each evening. Children who are chaperoned will be ad- mitted free. Gaily decorated booths have been erected and the entire grounds will be flooded with variously colored lights. A pleasant evening is assured to all. The general chairlady will be Mrs E. B. Farley who will be assisted by Mrs Jeremiah Dwyer. Finances will be in the hands of Mrs John Healey. The following committees have been elected:
 Ham booth, chairman Joseph MsNellis, IT,; aides, Anthony Ferrante, Timothy Fitzgerald, Charles Farrell, Dennis Foley and Christopher Riley. Candy booth, chairman, Francis Orencole; aides George, Ronalter, Williom Dwyer, Edward Dwyer, James Rowley, Francis Brassill. Timothy Nolan, Mrs Michael O'Connell and Mrs Thomas Flanagan. Hoop-la booth, chairman. Jeremiah Dwyer; aides, Mrs Omer J. Proulx, Miss Jennie O'Neill, Mary Jordan, Madeleine Foley, Helen .McDermott and Mrs Christopher Riley. Cake booth, chairlady, Miss Rose Ferrante: aides, Mrs Frank J. Linton. James Overton, Josephine Perro, Mrs Mary White and Mrs Timothy Nolan. Blanket booth, chairman. E. B. Farley, M. D.; aides, John Healey, Ralph Bernier, Charles Delaney and Frank Mcintyre. Howard watch booth, chairlady. Dorothy Farrell: aides, Helen Alishauskas, Loretta Liner, Helen Kazalunas, Helen Bell. John Rob- inson. Thomas w. Dwyer, Mao Ranney and Jesse Smith. Dart booth, chairlady. Miss Susan Fer rucci; aides, Mrs Ralph Kingsley, Mrs Charles Delaney, Earl Lallier, Rocco Ferrucci, Mrs John Delaney, Ann Ferrucci and Mrs Mary Cor man. Fruit booth, chairlady, Miss Betty Ferrucci; aides, Mrs William P. Johnson, Mrs Sally Bernier and Sally O'Brien. Refreshments booth, chairlady, Mrs Frank J. Terrill. Towel booth, chairlady, Mrs Eu- gene J. Vanasse: aide, Olga Car lette. The gate will be in charge of John Carragan and George Payne. William P. Johnson erected the booths and the lighting was taken care of by Michael O'Con. nell. Thomas J., Flanagan and Jo' seph McNellis, ST. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

lows with the ace of diamonds. If West ruffs with the queen of spades, the declarer will over.ruff with the king in dummy. and the dummy is good. If West ruffs with the eight of spades, the declarer will overruff in dummy with the nine and then pick up the trump.
 West will probably discard the nine of clubs. so the declarer will discard a small club and then lead the queen of diamonds. When West discards the jack of clubs, the declarer lets go the king of clubs and then play sthe jack of dia- monds.
 This time West is forced to ruff. When he ruffs with the seven of spades, the trick is Over-trumped in dummy with the nine, and of course the ace and king of trump win the last two tricks, giving the declarer his contract of seven odd. Copyright, 1884, NEA Service
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

MT and Mrs George Bolan and daughter Rosemary are spending a week at Point Beach as the guests of Mrs John Collins.
 Miss Emma Magel of Willard street spent the weekend in New York and Bridgeport with rela- tives.
 Mrs Michael Gilson is at home after being confined in St. Mary's hospital for one month.
 Miss Belle Siegal of Clinton street and Miss Marion Frank of Pearl street left Saturday for a ten day stay at Toten Lodge, Burden Lake, New Hampshire.
 Mrs Michael Sullivan and daugh- ter Bernice of Grown street have returned after spending week as the guests of MT and Mrs Ralph DeMers of Prospect Beach.
 Miss Lynne Spender of Wood land avenue was the weekend guest of Miss Georgia Slade at her cot tage at Highland Lake in Win- sted Conn.
 The Misses Helen Neagle oi Mitchell avenue, Mary Nelson ot | Ludlow street, and Sadie Bergir of Euclid avenue returned Friday from a boat trip to Canada and Bermuda.
 MT and Mrs Ralph DeMers of Prospect Beach entertained as their weekend guests Mrs Michael Mccormick and her daughters Mary and Peggy of Pleasant street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
CONTRACT BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary os the American Rridee League

Wins By Cross-Rufng Decarer Would Have Lost Grand Slam Contract If He Had Taken Even
 One Round Of Trump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Hot Dog Roast GiUen
 By Claire Onlette

Miss Claire Ouellette was host ess at hot dog roast held Sntur- day night at her parents cottage at Cedar Lake. Among those pres- ent were: Ruth Lange. Gertrude Kern, Lillian Archambault. Helene Fibre, Freda Kern. Claire Ouellette, Arthur Miller. Frank Prosl. Her. man Burke, Anatole Fredett, Jack Suffa, John Greisner, Reginald LHeureux, George Suffa, Arthur Ouellette, MT and Mrs A. Ouellette.
 A surprise farewell party was rendered Miss Eleanor Partiss re- gently the occasion being Miss Partiss' change of address. During the evening, games and dancing were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Those friends that at tended were Dorothy Pascrelli, Adeline Pascarelli. Margaret Er. rico, Adeline Dupre. Gladys Par tiss, Carl Book. John Thompson. George Nolan, Wilfred Dupre and Jack Kearney.
 The Misses Peggy and Christine Blake of Capitol avenue are home after two weeks spent in the Cats- kills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27

MT and Mrs Nathan Fidler of Elizabeth street were in New York yesterday to attend the wedding of their niece, Miss Sylvia Karpet to Alfred Hirsch, both of that city. The bride was a former resident of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Club Activities

Members of the Waterbury Burns club have been invited to participate in a program of Scot tlsh music which will feature social to be he d by the Ladies Aid society of the Third church on October 26, according to an an- nouncement made at the meeting in Foresters' hall Saturday night. On the next meeting night, Sep- tember 8, the club will hear re- port from Thomas Baker, who is now in Scotland, but who is ex- pected home few days before the meeting. James Gardner was nam- ed chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements for the 50th anniversary celebration of the club, which will be held in January and for Halloween party for members and friends.
 N. H. Bellang, of this city. was named president at the 45th annual convention of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, held Saturday in New Haven. Mayor John w. Mur- phy made the welcoming address to the delegates following a short business session.
 Other local men elected include A. S. Daniels. conductor; and l.. C. Benedor, third trustee. Installing officers were Benjamin Breitzfelder and George R. Hubbard of Meri- den. It was announced that the convention will be held in this city next year.
 Plans for the annual barbecue of the Dartmouth club of Water bury were made at meeting Sat urday. The event is to be held Sept 18th, but the location will be se- lected later. Those on the commit tee include Albert L. Martin, Steele c. Smith and John Monaghan.
 Members of four local branches of the Sons of Italy attended the annual outing O fthe Plume e Gloria lodge of Naugatuck, held at Linden park in Union city yes terday. The program included dancing, games and a concert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Personals

Mrs A. q. Crane, president of the Waterbury Girls club. is a pa tient at the Laconia, N. H., hospital where she is recovering from a ma jor operation. Her condition is re- ported as being good.
 Mrs Crane left August II for a vacation at Three Mile isalnd in New Hampshire and while there she suffered the attack that re- quired immediate medical attention
 Miss Catherine Long of Elm wood avenue and Louise Delaney of Willow street left today by mo- tor for Chicago where they will attend the Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Mr. AndMrs. v. LnSaS Entertain At Snbber

MT ad Mrs Vincent Lusas of South Wilson stret entertained a group of friends at their home last evening. During the course of the evening a spaghetti supper was served and vocal selections were rendered by Evelyn Lusas and An gelo Zarillo. Otto WangermaEn provided the piano accompani- ment. Among those in attendance were: John Barnes, Frank DiBiase, George Kulman. James I.awlor, Edward Danovich, Otto Wanger- mann. William Wangermann, Al Moraska, Angelo Zarrillo, Howard Neubert, Albert Dauskas, William Kelly, Joseph Beanotes, Maxie Pilla, Evelyn Lusas, Josephine Ja- mele, Eleanor Barnes, Paul Da- vino, Joseph Rossi Frederick Jac- ovino, Vincent Lusas, Joseph Lusas and Mir and Mrs Vincent Eusas.
 Invitations have been issued for tho coming marriage of Miss Betty Price. daughter of Mir and Mrs William Benham Price of Euclid avenue, who is to wed Charles Chauncey Goodrich, son of Dr and Mrs Charles Goodrich of Hartford on Saturday, September 15. The ceremony will be performed at 4:30 o'clock at the All Souls church. There will be a reception following at the Waterbury Coun- try Club.
 Miss Price will have as her only attendant, Miss Charlotte Elton, daughter of MT and Mrs John Prince Elton of Church street.
 Charles Cortez Abbott of Cam bridge, Mass, will be best man. The ushers will include Oalles A. Spalding. Philip V. D. Beckwith, l.. Hilliard Barbour, Morgan l.. Brainard. Jr., Pomeroy Day and George A. Phelps, all of Hartford; Richard c. Berresford of New York: Archibald C. Coolidge, Jr., of Eakeville; Thomas H. Eliot of Cambridge, Mass: Paul T. Haskell Jr. of Salem, Mass.
 Miss Price is a graduate of St Margaret's school and the Pine Manor school in Wellesley, Mass, and is a member of the Waterbury Junior League.
 Mir Goodrich prepared at the Pomfret school and was graduated from Harvard in the class of 1928 He Is connected with the Aetna Life Insurance company of Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Future Bride Hon0red
 Recently At Shower

Mrs Sal Martino of Greenmount terrace entertained at bridge and personal shower at her home re- gently in honor of Miss Marie Gianetti who is to be married to Anthony Pacileo of New Haven in the near future. During the course of the evening luncheon was served. Those friends receiving prizes were the Misses Jane Ran ando. Mary Martino, Agnes Padula and Rose Mary Gianetti. Those at- tending the shower were the Misses Rosemary Gianetti, Lillian Ranan- do, Catherine Graham, Jane Ran ando, Clara, Capadonna, Phyliss Gianetti, Ann Gambardela, Joan Ranando, Lucille Gianetti, Lucy Gambardela, Agnes Padula, Marie Gianetti, Mary Martino. Grace Loveterre and Mrs Louis Trotta, Mrs Edward Biancardi, Mrs Sal Martino and Mrs Nicola Gianetti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Opening lead--& 6.

The hand. however, can be made in the following manner. When West opens the six of clubs, the dummy wins the trick with the ace. and the i've of hearts is discarded by the declarer The king of dia- monds is cashed from dummy. and then n small club is played and ruffed with the deuce of spades.
 The seven of diamonds is led and ruffed in dummy with the three of spades. A small club Is returned and rufred with the five of spades.
 Declarer then cashes the ace, king, and queen 6f hearts and fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Here is an interesting problem hand, the solution of which was sent to me by Clifford H. Peck of East Aurora, N. Y. It looks as though the declarer would be forced to lose a spade trick. How. ever. the contract can be made.
 In actual play. the declarer would undoubtedly take at least one round of spades, but as soon as he does that. the contract Is down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
Miss Pitre GUen Surprise ShOwer

Miss Vincentina Pitre, daughter of MT and Mrs Anthony Pitre of Congress avenue was the guest of honor at a surprise showed held recently. Mrs Michael Colucci and the honored guests mother were the hostesses at the shower. The occasion was the coming marriage of Miss Pitre to Joseph Zablotney on Sept 4. The bride to be was the recipient of many beautiful gifts from those attending among whom were included the Misses Margaret Miller. Margaret Igo, Edith Hahn, Mary German. Lillian Piccallo. Rose Malairo, Vivian Carriero, Vita Donate, Matilda Petrauskas, Mary Seldon, Margaret Meghanos, Paul. inc DeCorpro, Helen Oakes, Doro- thy Cameron, Charlotte Lockwood, Sara Couette, Emma Wood. Anna Malone, Anna Suback, Evelyn Rowley, Ella Case. Ann Dunleigh. Agatha Church, Mary Mattalini. Betty O'Dea, Emelia Bisiawicz, An ma Ferucci. Blanth La Course Daisy Dorley, Margaret Connors. Sally Uysocka, Louise Sasso, Lena Scursso, Cossine Apalucci, May Zablotney and Mrs Joseph Mazza- lupo, Mrs Baribault. Mrs Charles Sasso, Mrs Nicolas Appalucci. Mrs Paula Miller. Mrs Ray McMullen Mrs Anthony Delippo, Mrs An thony Colucci, Mrs James Carri- siello, Mrs Uysocka, Mrs Sophie Rzanca, Mrs Anthony Sagnella and Mrs Bisiewicz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-27
BROCK GARDEN" EXHIBITED

Wichita, Kan, (UP)-James Crossfield, Barbear County ranch man, keeps his rock garden" in a bottle. It is composed of seven gall stones, one the size of a hens egg, the others slightly smaller. When a visitor calls, he requests his ''rock garden" be placed on display to afford inspir- ation for an account of his recent operation.
 Heavy floods in Northern Japan have caused heavy damage to crops, railways and highways.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
BABY WITNESSES MURDER OF TWO
Texan Spares Child But Kills Wife and His
 Mother-in-Law

DALLAS, Tex, March 5.-Giles D. Boggess was held here today for shooting his wife and his mother-in-law.
 His story is that he took his 2-year-old daughter, Martha Julia Boggess and his estranged wife, who was living with her mother, to an automobile and asked her to return to him so that they could give the child a good home.
 The wife, who was holding the baby on her lap, refused. When the baby got out of her lap he said, T pulled out my pistol and shot her I had been waiting for the baby to move, as I did not want to hurt her My wife's moth- CT picked up stick and started towards me. I shot her" He took the baby to his nephew's home, and said he intended to kill himself, but on second thought wanted to live long enough to make sure what was going to hap pen to the baby girl, who saw the shooting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
10 U. s. BANKERS GET MORE THAN .s100,0OO YEARLY
Senate Hears Financiers Draw Enormous Salaries
 During Depression

WASHINGTON, March Our ing one of the most trying years in the history of American bank ing, year in which the nation saw an unprecedented bank holi- day, ten bankers were drawing an nual salaries of $100,O00 or more and BIO others were receiving more than 5000, was the disclosure re- garding bank salaries for the year ended last June, made today by the Senate Banking Committee.
 H. c. McEldowney, president of the Union Trust Company of Pitts burgh, Mellon Bank, and w. w. Aldrich, chairman of the board of Chase National Bank of New York, were the highest paid bank offi- cials in the United States, the re- port indicated, McEldowney receiv- ing $165,oOO, starting the year at $180,000 and being cut later to $20.00O. Aldrich's compensation was rising. He received $151 TIA during the year but at the end of the year the rate was $175,0o0, making him the highest paid banker in the United States.
 His predecessor, Albert H. Wig gins's base salary was $250,000 yearly, but some years he reached $300000. Gordon s. Rentschler, president of the National City Bank got $125,OOO salary and $5,00O bonus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
|FO REST SERVICE. WILL EMPLOY 50.
 MEN AT YAKUTAT.
Project to Be Launched Immediately to Give Work
 to Unemployed Men

c. H. Keil, of the Forest Service, will leave on the Victoria tomor- row night for Yakutat where he will inspect the ground and launch a trail project which will employ sixty men for the next two months.
 The project is being started by the service to aid the unemployed of that district until the cannery and fishing season opens. The crews will be staggered, one half working one week and the other half the next
 The work will be in charge of James Scriver, who will accompany MT Keil to Yakutat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
PAUL ABBOTT, DUPONT co. REPRESENTATIVE LEAVES
 FOR BATTLE OFFICE

Paul Abbott Alaska representa- tive for the DuPont Powder Com pany and other products of the organization, left on the motorship Northland for Ketchikan, where he will stop for several days on his way to his headquarters in Seattle. MT Abbott expects to return to Juneau sometime in May and re- main for short time before con- tinuing to the Westward and h. terior districts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
GRACE V. DAVIS OPENS
 DANCING STUDIO IN IGOLDSTEIN BUILDING

Grace V. Davis, daughter of Capt. James V. Davis, and graduate of the Cornish School of Music, Drama and Dance, in Seattle, has opened studio in the Mandarin Ball Room for all types of dancing.
 Glasses in dancing are now being formed for children as well as men and women, in all styles of danc- ing, which will be under the per sonal supervision of Miss Davis Individual instruction will be given as well as class work and appoint ments may be made with Miss Davis at the ball room between 3 o'clock and 5 o'clock in the afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
PIT. 4. MEETING. TO BE HELD ON
 TUESDAY AT 8.
Excellent Program Is Ar ranged for Entertainment
 Tomorrow Evening

Every parent and teacher should turn out tomorrow night to hear the interesting program which is being arranged for the Parent Teacher Association meeting to be held in the Grade School Auditor ium beginning at o'clock. Preceding the program, a short business meeting will be held, dur ing which several important mat ters will be discussed.
 Among the items on the program of especial interest will be several selections by the Junior Orchestra, which has been practicing diligent- ly under the capable direction of Miss Pauline Rinehart for this occasion. Several solos and quar- tets will also be given by orchestra members, which will show the per son attention given the pupils by Miss Rinehart.
 Monte Snow, whose singing has pleased Channel audiences for many years, will give a group of songs and the winners of the Cratorlal contest, this afternoon will present their subjects in brief. The public is urged to show its appreciation and interest in the work done by the Juneau Public Schools by attending the meeting tomorrow night.
 Program
 The program to be given follows: Water Boy-Negro Convict Song ..-.......-.......... Arranged by Robinson
 Roland Hayes When You Come Home Squire Allah's Holiday .Friml
 Monte Snow
 Winners of the contest in Ora tions.
 Theme from Sonata Op. 26 Arr. by J. D. zamencik. Beethoven An Indian Legend-Arr. by Adolf Schmid Olive P. Endres
 Junior Orchestra The Little Prince .C. w. Kragmann
 Four Violins
 Wesley Seelye, Barbara Mac
 Spadden, Audrey Click,
 Irving Lowell Scenes That Are Brightest
 w V Wallace Trombone Solo-David Reischl
 Jack Glasse, accompanist IntermeZzo RuSse ............T Tn. Iranke xylophone Solo-Margaret Harris Katheryn Torkelson, accompanist The Heavens Resound-arr. by J. E. Moddy y..........,.B Beethoven Aloha Oe-arr by J. E. Moddy ............................ Queen Liluokalani
 Brass Quartet
 Thomas White, Richard Jack
 son, David Reischl, Alfred
 Zenger Marche Romain-arr. by J. E. Moddy ---..--.--.-.....--..-.-.-.--..-.--- GOunOd
 Junior Orchestra
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
.CLEE CLUB SET
 FOR BIG SHOWS
 ON WEDNESDAY
Production Staff Named for Minstrel Entertainment,
 School Auditorium

As the hour approaches for the High School Minstrel interest among the principals and their friends who are anxiously awaiting the chance to see a real black-face show again.
 The High School Boys Glee Club, which is furnishing the en- tire personnel of the show, has an nounced that there will be two performances matinee at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon and an evening show at 8 o'clock.
 Beside the end men, chorus and interlocutor, production staff has been named, which includes Judith Alstead and Minnie Rogers, who are coaching the tap dancers and the tapping chorus, MT. Everett Erickson, assisting with the final chorus, the Radio Club. lighting effects, Ralph Merrill, Publicity Manager, Carol Robertson, accom- panist, Florence Rutherford, Ailine Goldstein, Corrinne Jenne, Elspeth Douglas and Anabel Simpson, in charge of the makeup.
 The show will be held in the Grade School auditorium. Popular prices will prevail for the enter tainment, both matinee and even ing.
 The training of the entire show is under the direction of Miss Alice Palmer, director of vocal music in the Juneau Schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
Mmooned Fishermen Being Rescued from
 Ice FIoes by Planes

ASTRAKHAN, Russia, March B. Airplanes and icebreakers have res cued all but 84 of the 500 fisher men who have been marooned on ice floes in the Caspian Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
Woomg Old Sol by the Sad Sea Waves

One wonders why Old Sol doesn't stay out all night in Miami Beach, Fla, with such beauty to gaze upon. Left to right, sunbathing, Virginia Larned,
 Sandusky, O.; Doris Pritchard, Miami Beach; Mar
 jorie Brooker, New York, and Mabel Petit, Boston. plit
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-03-05
FEBRUARY GOLD
 SHIPMENT TOPS
 COMMERCE LIST
Salmon Is Second Largest Item on Customs Report
 for SecondMonth, 1884

Alaskan commodities which were shipped to the States in February had a declared value of $1 1863 ITS it was disclosed in the monthly commerce report issued by James J. Connors, United States Collector of customs.
 Of the total, gold represented the largest item, $7l3,576, while salmon, representing $284, ,940 of the total, was the second largest item. Ship ments of mink totaling $50,594 were the largest fur item and blue fox accounting for $42,491 came next. The list of commodities fol- lows.