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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
BY FRANK KERN LEVIN

From the loud speaker blasted forth the voice of the announcer proclaiming the last act of the cir- GUS, and the women and children and some men crowded on the un- comfortable seats in the big tent listened eagerly.
 Ladies and gentlemen" boomed the voice, 'you are about to witt ness a death-defying exhibition of courage! Jean du Jean will get into the mouth of his mighty can non! Ladies and gentlemen, he will be shot fifty feet into the air and will land in the net in the center of the stage. Watch closely as he lurches through the air--a human cannon ball!'
 With lips half-parted and eyes wide, the audience waited for the human cannon ball.
 He came, wearing a helmet and pair of thickly padded over alls. He climbed out to the mouth of the cannon and hesitated while a shiver of excitement swept the audience. He swung himself up and slid into the mouth of the cannon.
 The muzzfe of the cannon slowly swung upward, wavered, stopped. Everyone waited tensely, and then there was a booming roar. Jean du Jean sailed in q graceful arch, landed in the net, bounced around, crawled out, staggered around a little and numbered off to the ap- plause of the audience.
 It was sweaty and hot in the dressing room and Pete Huffer peeled off the helmet and padded overalls he wore when he played the. part of Jean du Jean, death defying daredevil who was shot out of a cannon.
 Joe, the dog-faced clown. who had been an old schoolmate of Ptte's had got Pete the job. It was $5 day, $250 for each time he was shot out of the cannon, and there wasn't anything really dan gerous about it. You just stuffed cotton into your ears, got into your uniform, put on the act as you climbed into the cannon and then stood with your mind a complete blank waiting to be hurled into the net.
 "One thing I don't like about this job" said Pete as he pulled on his trousers. "It upsets your stom- ach."
 "Aw, that's nothing. All these circus jobs do that at first. You'll get used to it."
 "Yah, If don't starve to death
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"What do you perform?"
 "Oh, nuts--you don't get it!" ex- claimed Pete, and he explained to the waitress that he was the fellow in the circus they shot out of cannon and called Jean du Jean. At first she wouldn't believe him. But when he promised her . pass she agreed to come and see his act. And she did.
 You sure did it," said Margot, the waitress, as Pete went walking with her after the circus.
 1T want you to come to see me lot of times. It gets better as 1t goes along," Pete promised.
 So it got to be a pretty regular habit with Margot. Almost nightly she went to the circus to see Rete. And after the circus they went walking through the park. And one night Pete kissed her. that" said Margot.
 "Aw, heck, why not?" asked Pete.
 "Well, you shouldn't have done 1t right now, anyway, because l was going to tell you I can't see you after tonight. You see, my boy friend is coming back tomor- row. He's q sailor" aa Your boy friend! So you just been playing me for passes to the circus, huh? Well, you can't throw me down!"
 "Why can't IT"
 bNUnlI if In over I'll commite suicide, l will. I'll get into that cannon head first!"
 Say, if my boy friend sees you hanging around 1t will be 6 lot worse," said Margot simply.
 The next day, after the barker had made his announcemnt, Pete came to the mouth of the cannon. He hesitated. and there was even greater tension in the air than usual. Then, pulling himself up. he slid head first into the cannon.
 Maybe the one who shot the can- non did not notice 1t, or maybe he did. but in few minutes there was the deafening report, and Pete went gracefully sailing, feet first. through the air. He landed in the net. bounced around, crawled out and strode dizzily away to the wild applause of the audience.
 Boy. you're good!" shouted the manager of the circus to Pete five minutes later. I'm going to give you a buck and half a day more. Say. can bill you as the only man living who goes into the cannon head. first. Say, where did you get that idea? didn't think you had 1t in you"
 "Aw, l got lots of ideas" said Pete. His stomach was all upset. And 1t wasn't like old times. =. He couldn't go to see Margot with that sailor-boy friend of hers hanging around.
 Copyright, 1885,
 The Chicago Daily News, Inc,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05
T-7 -- DAILY sHORT STORY CANNON FODDER A Novel Attempt at Suicide Proved Very Sue
 cessful-but in the Wrong Way.

first" Pete returned. Pete sauntered away from the circus grounds and through the business section of the city. He was hungry and yet he didn't feel like eating. He was walking down . side street and he saw Q little restaurant.
 He might have passed that one by, too, except there was waitress standing up front. She had red hair all fluffed around her pink face and was just the kind of girl that always had big appeal for Pete. So he went into the restau- rant.
 He ordered, and somehow, lock- ing at the waitress, his appetite re- turned and he felt good. "Say, kid," Pete called.
 Yep, what'll 1t be?" asked the ,, waitress.
 "I'll bet you don't know who l am," said Pete, and pulled his face together with a smile. Sure do; you're the guy who just had some veal stew. We got apple pie, rice pudding NO, no, that ain't what mean. Amt you never seen me perform ?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-05

WAR or no war. the little island
 " of Malta ever will be the con- trolling center of the extensive ship traffic that crosses the Medi. terranean. Here the British Medi- terranean fleet has It's base.
 Rising high on a rocky promon- tory of forts and bastions. this island. famous for it's gray-blue cats. is considered second to Gib- raltar in naval importance. The harbor of Valetta. named after it's founder. Jean de la Valette, Grand Master of the Order of the Knights of Malta during &e Turks siege In 1865. has long been q haven for ships of the world - Phoenician. Greek, Car thaginian. Roman. Arab, and now British. For two and a half cen. turies 1t was the stronghold of the Knights of Malta. until Napoleon Bonaparte wrested 1t from them and the island came under British rule upon hts downfall.
 AS British colony. Malta ts-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
DEPENDANT GETS
 VERDICT IN SUIT.
Forest Hills Woman Sued Trucking Firm as Re-
 suit of Collision

Deliberating . half hour, Q jury in superior court to-day brought fl, a verdict for the defendant in the civil action of Victoria Mohrhusen of Forest Hills, L. l., against Laube Interstate, Inc. The suit, asking $2O,OOO damages, was based on a collision between the car in which the plaintiff was riding and a truck of the defendant at Westport, February l, 1884.
 Mrs. Mohrhusen was riding with her husband who was proceeding down a steep hill outside of Vest port at the time of the mishap. The car crashed into the Waterbury truck which was parked near the highway. The plaintiff charged negligence on the part of the de- fendant in parking the truck near the highway which was rendered dangerous by snow and ice, the plaintiff charged.
 She sustained severe 1acerations about the face which have left dis figuring scars. Arguments were presented by Attorney Cyril Cole man of Hartford for the plaintiff and by Attorney John H. Cassidy for the defendant this morning Summations of counsel were fol- lowed by the charge to the jury given by Judge Newell Jennings near noon time to-day. A jury o1 II men heard the case under agree ment of counsel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
MILK BOTTLEAIM
 OF LADY PERFECT
Ends Election Day Cele-
 bratiOn in Hospital; Gets Continuance

;., election day celebration which he told city court began yesterday morning was climaxed at 2:3O this morning for Michael DeCicco, 28, of 14O Orange street, when 6 milk bot tie bounced of his skull with a re- sounding thud. That ended the cele- bration for DeCicco right there, and, after being treated at the hospital, he was brought to police head quarters.
 The milk bottle was yielded by 8 woman who claimed that DeCicco had annoyed her lately. After she had brought down the bottle on DeCicco's head, she complained to Patrolman Donald Monaghan, and the latter brought the celebrator to headquarters.
 In court, DeCicco was given a months continuance, during which time he is to be on good behavior. Ruefully lingering the bandages which swathed his head DeCicco toll Judge Edward Mascolo that he'd be good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

The Waterbury Democrat, through it's election extra and i.s elections bulletins over Sta- tion WATR last night, scooped tile town in no uncertain fashion in both mediums.
 The election extra issued by Thc Democrat, on the streets shortly after 2 o'clock, gave Mayor Hayes victory by a plu- rality of 1,7O4, whereas another newspapers election extra had the figures wrong by approxi- mately 300. The txtra in which tf., wrong figure was given was withdrawn from the streets when the mistake was discov- cred.
 Broadcasting direct from the editorial rooms through WATR, The Democrat conceded the election of Mayor Hayes at 6:28 D. m., 23 minutes after the polls closed. and many minutes be- t. a democratic victory was conceded elsewhere. At $40. The Democrat predicted over the ..ir that Hayes would capture the 5th district, where returns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
RADIO WORKSHOP
 TOBE ORGANIZED
Civic ,Theater Backs En- terprise; Prepare Radio Dramatic Programs

The Civic Theater of Waterbury is forming 6 group to be known as the Civic Radio Workshop. Wal ter Osborne Howard, assisted by Gordon Giffen, new director, will meet all interested in appearing in radio dramatic programs and those interested in the writing Of original scripts, Friday afternoon at 3 o. clock at the Civic Theater on Leav- enworth street. The workshop is being organized in compliance with the organizations policy this year to expand an-- Upen additional fields to the public of the city along the lines of dramatics.
 Special stress has been made by MT. Osborne and MI. Giffen that original scripts will be used in pref erence to others and a special invi- tation is extended to all those who are interested in this part of the work.
 The workshop will offer general instruction on radio programs, the writing of scripts, rehearsing and the actual presentation of sketches over the radio at frequent times Fridays meeting will be an or- ganization meeting and announce ment of other meetings to be held in the evenings will be made later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
Ethiopia Says
 Gases Thrown
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momentarily," he said, land are making what preparations are pos- Sible and have mobile anti-aircraft guns and machine guns located on mountain tops"
 The eastern commander said all supplies of ammunition and gaso- line have been removed from cities and towns which may be targets of air attacks to places of compara- tive safety on the mountain sides.
 Nasibu, his head bandaged be- cause of an ear ache and his voice trembling with rage at the manner in which the invaders have resorted to aerial chemical warfare, assailed the enemy's methods.
 '"They call us Savages but we never resort to the use Of gas, which apparently is Italy's first contribu- tion to the new civilization for Ethiopia" he said.
 Outside Nasibu's white-washed hut serving as his headquarters in the field long lines of bare-footed, dusky tribesmen tramped toward the lines of combat. They were clad in every conceivable manner and constantly scanned the East African sky for gas and nomb laden Italian airplanes.
 Want Infantry Attack
 London, October g - (UP) - Emperor Halle Selassie is being pressed to abandon his present strategy and permit an infantry at- tack on the Italian army on 8 grand scale according to reports in Addis Ababa, the Daily Telegraph corre- spondent cabled today.
 The correspondent asserted that Ethiopian warriors were threatening Adj Ugri, in Italian Eritrea, north of Aduwa. He repeated reports - which have not been confirmed that Philippians have captured Adj Kaie, east of Adj Ugri, and said that an effort would be made to link the Ethiopian forces for an attempt to cut the railway that links Ascara. the Eritrean capital and war base, and Massawa on the coast.
 Warriors Advancing
 Ethiopian warriors are moving in considerable numbers through the mountains toward the Eritrean frontier, the correspondent asserted.
 The correspondent said that Ethiopian warriors were credited with a brilliant raid on Adigrat by night, in which they rushed the town in darkness, attacked the Ital- ians and retired.
 There was nothing but guerrilla fighting on all fronts, the corre- spondent said, but the Philippians were using brilliant tactics, sniping day and night and travelling swiftly to make surprise attacks.
 Italian planes securing the moun- tains had an almost hopeless task in their effort to find the Ethiopi- ans, it was added.
 The report of pressure on the emperor to authorize big scale attack, the correspondent said. Ac- companies the explanation that the pressure was due to the success of the Ethiopians and confidence that they could meet Italy's disciplined, well equipped troops with success.
 Five Bodies Going Ahead
 The correspondent reported that five main bodies of Ethiopians were moving northward to the fronts - one on the extreme right east of Adigrak, one on the Aduwa- Adigrat sector, one toward the Lake Tana region, one toward the northwest border near Sudan. and a fifth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
Scoop For Democrat
 h Election Results

were being held up by a damned voting machine, by about 166 votes." When the figure did come in Q few minutes it was just about that.
 In giving the final totals over the air, The Democrat beat all opposition by more than six minutes, Incidentally, before go- ing of the air last night, The Democrat gave Controller pan- iel J. Leary 8 plurality of about 1,40O, very close to the official fl. are, whereas even a morning newsaper today erred in giving MT. Leary's plurality by close to 1000 votes. The Democrat was also very close to the correct final figures in predicting the pluralities for City Clerk John Fitzmaurice, City Sheriff Will jam J. Roach, Tax Collector William Ennis, Town Clerk Dora Egan and oather victorious can- didates.
 Returns given over another lo- cal radio station were complete ly wrong in many cases. An- nouncers for this station had several democratic candidates running far and away behind their tickets, wherease such was not the case.
 The broadcast from the edi- t,rial rooms of The Democrat, in its predictions and in its &C., tual figures, was unquestionably 8 major ''beat" from almost every angle.
 A large crowd was gathered outside The Democrat building on Grand street to hear the re- turns.
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along the edge of the eastern pla- teau overlooking the Danakil country.
 He reported a considerable con- centration of Philippians at Dessye, read to move eastward or southeast ward to meet an Italian attack from Mt. Mussa Ali, at the southern end of Eritrea.
 An Italian Somaliland native chieftain, the correspondent re- ported, was shot by the Itlaians for trying to lead 8 native revolt.
 BY. REYNOLDS PACKARD Copyright, 1885, by United Press)
 Djibouti, French Somaliland, Oc- tober g - (UP) - Philippians are salting wells and underground springs as the Italians advance from the Mt. Mussa Ala section of the eastern front, itw as reported to- day, and the Italians already are suffering from thirst.
 The reports said that the Italians had advanced miles into the des. ert from Mt. Mussa Ali, heading for the Aussa region behind French Somaliland.
 Italians were reported advancing rapidly from Italian Somaliland in a drive to capture Harar, the im- portant strategic center in the east. One report was that the advance lines were within 60 miles of Harar, but this was doubted as the Italians would have had to march more than 200 miles through the Ogaden des- ert from the Ualual section.
 Philippians tribesmen were re- ported as deserting to the Italians, angry because Ethiopian troops had communicated herds and crops.
 Reports from the northern front were that the Italians already had begun their advance southword on Makale,. important center south of Adigrat. .,.
 Military experts here believe that when the Italians reach within striking distance of the railway in the east, the Philippians may cut 1t for fear that it will be valuable to the invaders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
BANK FORECLOSURE
 JUDGMENT GRANTED

A stipulation foreclosure judgment in the amount of $21, 1,795.40 was granted the Waterbury Savings Bank against Letizia Magi by Judge Newell Jennings in superior court today. The stipulation part of the judgment related to the law day, both parties agreeing that it should be Oct. 14th, next Monday. The property is located on South Main street.
 In the common pleas court, a foreclosure judgment in the amount of $3,714 was granted Mary J. St. Piere against George F. Vogt. Law day was fixed for Nov. 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
EDUCATOR HIT
 CROSSING STREET

Police today reported no new de- velopments in the accident case of yesterday afternoon in which Mrs. Florence Webster, republican candi- date for the board of education, was involved. Mrs. Webster was struck by car outside the Eagles hall vot- ing place on North Main street.
 The police accident book records that the car which Mrs. Webster was being operated by Paolo Valvo of 85 York street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
KnouUles LeaUes
 $2,65O Est0te

An estate of Ss.e5o was left by the late Thomas D. Doe" Knowles, former well known physiOtherapist, according to an appraisal filed st the oflAce of Judge Dennis ,. slavin in probate court today. The es- tate conslsts of real estate in West Hartford, with the equity appraised at $1,S0o; 50 shares of stock of the International Telephone < Telegraph Co., valued at $500 and office furni- ture and fixtures valued at $350.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
HAROLD BUNNEL'S
 CLAIM IS SETTLED

Harold Bunnell of this city was granted 8 stipulation eward of $245 to settle his compensation claim against the A. H. Merriman & Sons, Inc, according to an agreement ap- proved by Commissioner James M. Lynch today. The claim was based on knee injuries the claimant suf- fered October 25, 1884. In another agreement, the Scovill Mfg. Go. will pay $11.54 weekly to Walter Bell of 39 Silver street, during his disabil- ity with a foot injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
MORE CCC BOYS
 APPROVED HERE

Several applicants for enlistment in the eco have been approved by the state selecting agency at Hart ford it was announced today at Lincoln House. The following men are requested to report at the local agency on Field street, at 6:3O o'clock tomorrow morning: James Ruocco. Joseph Nagrabski, Joseph Zubruski, Alexander Pauko. Serious Johnson, Matthew Naylor, Louis Carosella, John Bowey, Edward Walukas and Thurman Walton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
TREE GROWS FOOT IN 1s YEARS

Tulare, Cal.-(UP)-A 19-year- old fig tree only 12 inches high is Tulare's claim to the championship for the worlds smallest mature tree. Growing in a crack between 8 building and a. cement alley, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
TOWN CLERK DIES

Norwich, Conn, Oct. 9.-(UP)--A heart attack caused the death of John J. Young. ST, town clerk and treasurer, at his home last night.
 He was defeated for reelection Monday by J. D. Potter, . republi- can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

Tea growers of India will try to make the entire world tea-con- scious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09
BURGLARY SUSPECT
 ON TRIAL TODAY

Trial of Max Redican, 19, on charges of burglary began before Judge Newell Jenning and 8 jury in superior court today. The jury was polled before being selected to sit on the case. The youth is &C., cused of participation in the burg lary at the home of Mrs. Lucy French, % Radcliffe avenue, Sept. 24, 1884 when jewelry valued at $500 was taken.
 Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald is prosecuting the case for the state and Attorney Thomas Fitzsimmons of New Haven appears for the accused.
 The jewelry stolen in the French break was located in 8 Hartford pawn shop. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

tree has managed to exist despite
 the scarcity om sunshine and soil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

Angola has just completed its harvest of ground nuts, from which oil is extracted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

Mexico faces many miners strikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-09

Tourists visiting Cuba this year total 10 per cent more than in 1884.
Evening star., 1935-12-01
designed. perfected by lionel. 50 only In o
lionel con you get this ~hsiIins thrill

designed. perfected by lionel. 50 only In o
Lionel con you get this ~histins thrill
BUT THAT'S ONLY HALF THE STORY
hundred questions bob up in your mind Where
is the whistle Ioeoteds How con il sienoI ony-
where olone the hoeks Where con you see ond
hear its So we've printed big 44-poee book
IN fvlt eolors ond its got oil the answers.
AND. IN ADDITION, ALL THIS
On poee otter pose. roll kings Of the notion
porode before you. CIitterng new sreomliners.
Powerful, mossive steam types Not Just one or
two - but seole models Of oil the greet new
speed trons of America built right from the
original railroad bIveprints. Don't miss poee 81.
which tells how thof eotemon seoots from his
shonty as the iroin approaches. flashes his
ion'ern. and as mosieoIly disoppeors.
And don't miss the thrilling Lionel story Of com
pie'e remote CONTROL how you con noke your
troin go for~ords or boek~ords. fost or slow.
without even touching it. Reod how. from on
engine and a couple Of eooehes. you con build O
greet roilrood system. with bridges. tunnels.
Evening star., 1935-12-01
A REAL LOCOMOTIVE WHISTLE
ON A MODEL TRAIN


On comes your lionel streomlner.
streokine down the track. clipping away
split-seeonds. Our pops the eotemon
from his shonty TO wave it by-bells
ring - eotes lower - lights fiosh.
ThriIIsl Excitement! Action every
seeondl But woit-
Down goes your finger on the tiny
button of q control box. lnstontly, the
locomotive lets out O long. loud. bIost-
ing, railroad whisile!
Or short. shorp. piercing ones. Just os your
finger eommonds. The top of thot tiny button
opens 70 you the whole range Of the offieioi
railway sienol code. There isn't whistle signal
in roiIroodine you cont sound. when and as you
wont IL, whether your lionel is swinging Ground
curve, Aoshino 10 crossing, switching. back.
ing or s'ondine still.
Greatest achievement in oil LioneIs history Of
model roiIrood building -ond right on time
for Christmas. No other troin hos anything like
it. or con hove. The whistle has been invented.
Evening star., 1935-12-01

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, 1935-07-28

Mrs. J. l. Head and little daughter,
Jean, were luncheon guests OF Mrs.
Flint Harris Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha DauRherty are
the parents OF a daughter born in
the Casey 5anitarium Monday morn
ing.
AIRS. Hugh Robertson who has been
confined to her home by illness Is
able TO be out again.
Miss Helen Gum, has returned
from a trip to Oklahoma City, Okla.
Mrs. Bert Engie and daughter, Ann
Marie, who have been guests in the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. HirSch
for the past few days have returned
70 their homa I'm Houston. They
, 1935-07-28

Burns Of Brownsville, Ganet Butler.
Shirley Oliver. Morilois Barr. Billie
Joyce and Wanda Lee Peterson.
Prank and Muggins Greed. Alma
Helen and y. ID. Bowen. Jimmie and
Leon 10 Huxley.
The Los Fresnos Home Demonstra-
ton club met Thursday nc tina home
OF Mrs. ". Smith. After the regu-
lar business meeting the president,
Mrs. q. y. weikle presented q gift to
Mira. q. d. Schneider, who Is moving
TO Austin.
After the club adjourned. q mis-
ccllRneous shower, arranged by Mrs.