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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
CONTRACT PLAY
 WINDS UP HERE
Duncan=Crane Team Vic= tOrs-Ladies' Aid Card
 Party Tomorrow
WATERVILLE

Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Ralph Grain with a final score of 3001s match points were the win ners of the second contract tourn- ment of the Cornell Bridge club of Waterville. They were the winners of the first tournament which was held in the early fall. Although they had taken the lead at the start of the first tournament and had held it throughout it was necessary to come from behind in the closing session to defeat Mrs Edward Cookson and Mrs Homer c. Senior. who had led throughout the second tournament.
 The latter finished with 2881z points. Third place went to Mrs William Rooney and Miss Charles Ferry, with 27015 points, fourth tc Mrs. George French and Mrs. C. Arthur DuBois, with 260; and fifth to Mrs. Edward Barlow and Mrs William Dunlavey with 254.
 A dessert bridge featured the final tournament session this week The high scorers in the East-West division were Miss Rachel Henge- weld and Mrs. Frank Cookson, 37, and Mrs. Edward Barlow and Mrs. William Dunlavey 321a. In the North-South group first place went to Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Grain at 43; second to Mrs. Rooney and Mrs. Ferry at 311a.
 The next tournament will start on Tuesday, January 7th. The club will meet as Mrs. Moriarty'S guest next Tuesday at the Cornell Bridge club in Waterbury.
 Father Dies James Duncan of Boyden street has the sympathy of a large circle of friends in the loss of his father whose death occurred in West Ha- ven on Tuesday of this week. The funeral takes place in New Haven tomorrow.
 Dev0tions
 The usual Friday evening devo- tions at St. Michael's church will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Ball Tonight
 Several Waterville people are planning to attend the ball being given this evening by the republi- can town committee at the Hanil- ton park pavilion.
 Card Party
 Mrs. Charles Dittrich, Mrs. Peter Dutton, Mrs. Patrick Brehney and Mrs. William Rooney have charge of this weeks card party given by St. Michaels Ladies' Aid society The party takes place tomorrow af- ternoon at St. Michael's parish hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
SOUIRES OFFICERS
 PLAN REHEARSAL
Local Staff to Offciate al Investiture in Dan-
 bury Next Month

The postponed meeting of Michael McG cGivney circle, No. 124, Columbian Squires, will be held tonight at o'clock in the Columbus club, 174 Grand street. It will be an impor- tant meeting and all members are urged to be on time, as it will start promptly and be of short duration.
 Officers of the circle are expected to hold their first rehearsal for the coming investiture which they will stage in Danbury when new circle of Squires will be installed by Mo- Givney council, No. 29, of Danbury. This event is scheduled to take place now in January. A preliminary dis cussion of the ritual will be con- ducted tonight by Senior Counselor c. F. Maloney.
 to make reports tonight and some
 Several committees are expected discussion of a Christmas social may also be held.
 The plans for the Squires' Mock Trial have progressed since the last meeting and an announcement on the same is to be made.
 Tonight's meeting may be the last in the present club quarters, so con- siderable interest is being manifest in it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
Latest WPA Census
 Convinces Officials
 $13O, 900 Can Be Met
Tax Commissioners s Levy Will Be Amply Taken Care of By s ,OOO EIigibles May Be Reduced
 By Duplication Good Margin of Safety

nual tax called for in the new old age bill passed by the 1895 legisla- ture.
 Forty-seven thousand persons, at the rate of 8, each, would send into the city treasury 8 total of $l41, 900. However, it. is expected that by the process of elimination, due to dupli- cation of names, the total number of persons liable will be reduced somewhat before the list is official ly adopted. Indications are, how ever, that the total collected will be sufficient to meet the $1SO,O0O assessment of the state.
 Figures Vary
 Efforts are still being made to procure the names o1 persons in the city who were not included in the census enumeration made by the WPA cvanvassers. The city's popu- lation figure to date, as. shown by the enumerators' totals, is between 92,000 and 5000. The federal cen- sus of 1930 credits the city with a population of 99,901. The state health department estimates the Waterbury population at 104,4O0.
 In making up the 1896 budget the finance commissioners set up an item of $130,000 to takc care of the state assessment for old age assist ance financing. State Tax Commis- sioner Hackett placed the $130,0OO estimate against the city on the basis of the 1930 census. The city must pay this amount early in the coming year and then collect it from those on the list who are lia- ble for the $3 tax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
SUBSIDIARY OF
 NEW HAVEN ROAD

New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 12-(UP) The New York, Westchester and Boston railroad, a New Haven Ha- ven system subsidiary, will have only 7,6O0.99 in cash on hand with which to pay taxes, rentals and fixed charges amounting to $51, ,676, ,079.83 before the end of the year, 8 state ment of U. s. district court disclosed today.
 The road, which petitioned for re- organizat ton, however, showed total assets of $51 1866, ,787 754 as against n- abilities of $35 ,099, ,689.49.
 On November 24 the road had in cash $45, ,60995 and anticipated rev. enue before the end of the year of an additional $195,500. From this total, $203, 500 must be deducted for operating expenses, leaving slightly more than $37,000 to meet other bills
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
Secretary

Lamontagne, pastor of the church, is another step in the enlargement of scouting in Catholic parishes throughout the city at the behest of Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe. The new troop at St. Ann's is the fourth to be organized and awaiting a charter since the bishops request was received here some months ago.
 Rev. Ubald Laurion, assistant pas tor of the church, presided at last nights meeting. Father Laurion in troduced Fred S. Smith, chairman of the troop organization commit tee of the local council, who has been cooperating with the diocesan committee here in the establishment of new troops and the re-organiza- tion of others. MT. Smith explained the duties and responsibilities of the troop committee.
 Dr. Adams Chairman
 Dr. Edgar c. Adams was named chairman of the troop committee, which includes the following mem- bers: secretary, William L. Cambi- gue; treasurer, Serge A. Belanger; Wilfred St. Martin, Dr. Uric A. Dione, George J. Caouette, L. Daniel LaBonne and Joseph Norbert. Scout Executive David F. Babson explain ed the qualifications which a scout master should possess and MT. La- Bonne announced that 36 potential members had ben secured from St. Ann'S school.
 Arother meeting will be held We'd nesday night, also at the Franco American Club. Other members o1 the parish assisting in the organ ization work are Harvey J. Pelletier Joseph L. Belleville, Dr. Charles H Audet. Armand w. Blanchard, L Philip Brodeur, Dr. Leon Phaneu and Oscar Derouin.
 New troops recently formed in clude one at St. Thomas church and also at St. Cecilia's and St Lucy's. Trop 13 at Sacred Heart church has ben re-registered. The diocesan committee in Waterbury includes Mayor Frank Hayes, Judge Frank P. McEvoy and James J Hennessey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
MILFORD MAN IS
 MADE PRESIDENT

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 12.-(UP) Henry c. c. Miles, Milford, will head the Connecticut Pomological society during the next year.
 He was elected president at the annual convention last night, suc- ceeding John Lyman, Middlefield, who was appointed to the execu- tive board for three years.
 Others elected were Ellicott D.. Curtiss, vice president; s. Leonard Root, Pennington, treasurer, and Charles B. Young. Wallingford, as- sistant secretary.
 County vice presidents were: 1rv- ing F. Smith, Watertown, Litch- field county; George L. Warncke. Wilton, Fairfield county; Roy c. Gulley, Manchester, Hartford coun- ty; Mark Bishop, Cheshire, New Haven county; S. P. Hollister, Storrs. Holland county; D. N. Force, Jr., East Haddam, Middlesex coun- ty; Henry Joy, Woodstock, Wind ham county, and Fred w. Burton, Mystic. New London county.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12

breath-taking act of knife throw ing at 8 human target. Along from the same show comes Lewop, the clown. He is rated as the funniest act on the varied program, and will endeavor to keep the boys in a con- tinual laugh from the start to f1n- ish in his act: 'The One Man Base ball Game"
 The Christmas party will be strictly for members. It will be held in the club gymnasium starting at 700 p. m. Refreshments will be given to all boy members at the conclusion of the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
Bridge-Pldying,
 Burglar Sought {

Police today were looking for 3 bridge-playing burglar. At least, a bridge addict is sus- pected of 3 break at the home of Arthur L. Purinton, 119 Lef- fingwen street. The thief, after breaking into the residence Of the Y. M. c. A. educational di- rector, stole a small amount of money and a pack of playing cards.
 Yesterday morning, thieves who broke into the A. and P. store at 236 South Main street stole 25 cartons of cigarettes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
CANNED HAMBURGER
 BEING DISTRIBUTED

Approximately 17,000 pounds of canned hamburger has been allotted for distribution to needy families of Waterbury according to informa- tion received today from the office of the federal commodity distrib- utor in New Haven. The allotment will be distributed from the city supply base on Center street. Also allotted to Waterbury is 1000 pairs of work gloves for use by WPA workers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12

On the basis of latest census fig ures compiled by WPA enumerators in Waterbury; the city will safely collect enough next year to meet the $130,O0O old age assistance as- seSsment levied against it by State Tax Commissioner William H. Hackett. It was learned today that the latest figures show 47,00O per- sons who are liable for the s an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
BOWLING MEETING

A reorganization meeting of the Blessed Sacrament Bowling league will be held this evening at 8 o'cleck in the parish hall. John Collins will handle the gavel. Plans for future activities on the alleys will be the principal topic of dis cussion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
St. Ann's Organizes
 New Boy Scout Unit
Formation Marks Latest Move in Development of
 Catholic Units LOcally-CO Committee Named

Plans for the organization of a Boy Scout troop at St. Ann's church were completed last night at a meet ing at the Franco-American Club on South Main street. Formation of the new troop, authorized by Rev. F. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
City Will be Able to Meet Old Age Assessment in 1886
YOUNG PEOPLE IN
 COMEDY OFFERING

A three-act comedy entitled 'Iady Spitflre'' will be presented tomorrow night at the Bunker Hill church gymnasium by the Young Peoples society of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. Members of the cast include Alta Fanehefs Beverly Tompkins, Edna Sunder- land, Grace Weaving, Muriel Burns, Dudley Burton, Paul Palen, Robert Seaman, George Brown and Robert Croft. Robert Curtis in charge Of the stage arrangements. Mrs. Bye water will direct. Dancing win follow. :.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
POLITICS CONES FIRST

Toledo-CUP)-Oficial and cam paign duties called members of the city council finance committee on the same night. A scheduled com- mittee meeting was called off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
CROSBY SINGERS
 PLAN REHEARSAL

Two club meetings were held to- day at Crosby high school. The German club met in room PIP this afternoon under the direction of Samuel Meyers; and the Math club met in room 209 under the direction of William Sherman Smith. There will be rehearsal of the Boys Glee club tonight in the assembly hall at 7:30 o'clock under the direction of Miss Alice Gibson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston. Dec. 12-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Generally fair tonight. Friday prob ably rain on the coast and rain or snow in interior. Not much change In temperature.
 necticut--Probably rain on the coast, and rain or snow in the in- terior. Not much change in temper ature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12

Having 8 surplus of feature mo- tion pictures, Argentina may ban some.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12

People of foreign countries paid over $2,20o,000 for American soap in 1895. ,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-12

Practically all mental hospitals in England are to be equipped fer motion pictures.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
treat COLD
IN THE FIRST STAGE!

A cold ordinarily goes through 8 stages
The Dry Stage, the first "a hours; the
Watery Secretion Stage, from / to days;
and the Mucous Secretion Stage. The
first stage is the time to ''nsiI'' a cold
and Groves Laxative Bromo Quinine usu-
ally does 1t. Doesn't monkey with q
cold but treats 1t decisively and thor.
oughly. At all druggista
Evening star., 1935-10-31

heavily, he moistened his lips. Almost
it seemed he was straining his long
Sightless eyes.
WELL, I've got to go home now
My mothers waiting for me. So
guess you better let go of my hand"
said the child.
"Just one minute-let me hold it
just a minute longer"
mo, I've got to get home. Really,
I do"
II know. I know-I'll let go in just
minute, child"
Let me go, you're hurting me-"
The child was frightened and she
began to cry.
The man selling papers on the cor
ner had seen the old blind man about
and he knew the child.
whats the matter. KIDD" he asked.
"Nothing's the matter, nothing"
said the blind man.
There is, there is! He's holding
my hand and he won't let me CO."
cried the child.
Hey, what's the idea? Let go Of
her, let CO." the newsman said, and
he gave the blind man a shove.
THEN the blind man let 60 Of the
child's hand and fell against the
building. He Strengthened himself up.
Go on, get along. That's the way
you act after the kid is good enough
to help you across the street. If you
wasn't blind I'd poke you in the nose"
Don't be angry with me, child,
don't be-" said the blind man.
What did he say?" asked the little
girl
law, he's nuts and talks to himself.
Go on, beat it," said the newsman.
The old blind man stumbled away.
He leaned heavily on his walking
stick
Later the little girl was playing
with her doll, trying to make it eat
candy, which it wouldn't. She knew
all along. of course, that it wouldn't.
but it was fun to pretend.
Her mother walked into the room
and looked at her and smiled. And
as though she were remembering
something the child looked up. and
asked, Mother, what is being blind
nke?"
(Copyrieht 1935)
Evening star., 1935-10-31
WASHINGTON, G, THURSDAY 81

He suggested q three-point platform:
!. A vigorous enforcement, of anti
trust laws.
2. An appropriation by Congress Of
such sums as necessary to be loaned
to farmers after they are organized
into co-operatives so they could hold
their crops until marketing conditions
were favorable.
3. Reorganization Of the consular
service.
The former Republican Representa-
tive from Lincoln said, Under this
program the farmer would be his own
master. The Government would help
the farmer to help himself"
Pollard wrote Roosevelt asking him
to announce his candidacy.
Evening star., 1935-10-31

them from tax fund to do the work
He spoke at Alfred University.
This program, he suggested, could
be made to pay its own way "by a new
kind Of income tax with each person
benefiting paying S per cent on ths
rise In his income over the previous
year resulting from the work"
He said, "In this way we will get the
money to pay for the program pri-
marily out of the increase in wealth
that comes from putting people to
work, and that is how we always have
built up our prosperity"
Evening star., 1935-10-31

Hey! Some one help me across this
street, will you? Isn't there any one
to help blind man across the street?"
His voice was rough and husky. 1t
was a little frightening and people
glanced at him as though he were
diseased A man biting on tooth
pick was stepping forward when a
street car came along, and the man
got on the street car instead.
The blind man desperately put his
foot forward, but just then an auto
mobile swished around the corner and
he jumped back, as though he had
felt it approaching him.
x x
lTUST as he was about to shout again
a a little girl stepped out of a candy
store She was or 10 years old and
wore a blue dress that came barely to
her knees. Her eyes were blue. too.
Her hair was blond and cut with
bangs. In one hand she held her
doll, in the other her bag of candy.
The blind man raped sharply on
the curb with his stick and the girl
turned and looked curiously at him,
wondering evidently why he stood
there pounding The child walked
closer to him and then she realized
the man was blind.
What is the matter. mister?" she
asked. There was little tremble to
her voice as there is to small brook,
rapidly running over polished stones
and boisterously carrying green leaves
with it.
The old man stopped knocking with
his stick. He cooked his head like
listening bird, except that he was so
much uglier.
II want to cross the street." he
said Here, child, take my hand
and help me cross the street"
Are you blind?" the child asked.
"Yes, of course, I'm blind. Now
take my hand like a good child"
All right, will" said the little girl.
and she transferred the bag of candy
to the hand also holding the doll.
~ x
THE old man clutched the little girls
- hand and he said, BE careful"
She looked first one way and then
the other way. She let an automo-
bile pass, and then she started to cross,
You're sure there's nothing COM
ing to run us DOWN." the blind man
asked.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
Deaths Reported.

William L. Wade 81 Gallinger Hospital.
William J. McElwee. ~. 1918 Ontario pl.
Eugene De L. Mcdonnell. II. 37th and o
SITS.
George w. Bauer. IS. 1S47 41th pl
Charles Heinz 30. Walter Reed Hospital.
James J. Stansheld, 50. 2934 Glover drive
way.
Bert 7. Landers So. Soldiers Home Hos
Rosamond B. Hodges. 80. Washington
Infant John Davidson. jr. en- route Casu-
atty Hospital
Infant Taylor Providence Hospital
James Alexander, So Gallinger Hospital.
Richard Cowan. rs. GA Harvard St.
Frank West. 81. Providence Hospital
John Sewell, 55, St. Elizabeth's Hospital.
Alexander Hill 2s. Gallinger Hospital
Infant Clarence Were. jr.. 1909 Wylie st.
Evening star., 1935-10-31

THERE was the
- dull expression
on his face that
blind men so often
have, his clothes
were dirty and so
were his face and
hands. He stood
at the edge of the
sidewalk on Four
teenth street, tap
ping the curb with
his walking stick.
People were in
a urry. They
glanced at him,
hesitated and then
kept on going. 1t
wasn't necessary
they stop. when
there were so many
others who would
help the old blind
m a n across the
street.
He was growing
4 m p a t e nj t and
Sh oute "HeVl
Evening star., 1935-10-31
GRID SPECTATOR HURT
Culver High School Teacher In
jured by Running Player.

CULVER, Kans.. october 81 P).-
Miss Faith Flaherty, high school
teacher here, suffered a compound
fracture of her right leg yesterday
while watching a foot ball game be-
tween Culver and Delphos, Kans..
High Schools.
Miss Flaherty, on the sidelines, was
knocked down by a player who fol-
lowed the ball out Of bounds
Evening star., 1935-10-31
DAILY SHORT STORY
BLIND MAN

"I'm sure" the
child said posi-
lively.
He held her hand
tig h ly and he
walked very slowly
as they crossed
the street. The
sun came out from
behind a cloud and
there was a great
er glow on the old
blind mans face
than ever Shone
there before.
And then they
were across the
tre It and the
blind man stood.
still clutching the
girls hand.
"We're q cr o s S
the street now"
the child said, and
smiled.
Eyes. yes" said
the m a n, "yes.
uiS breath came
Evening star., 1935-10-31
RELIEF BY "MADE WORK"
URGED BY LA Toilette
Wisconsin Governor Proposes
Painting and Repair of Pri-
vate Buildings.
y the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ALFRED. N. Y, october 31.-Goy.
Philip F. La Toilette Of Wisconsin
proposed here last night the Govern
ment make work. by surveying pri-
vate needs such as painting and re-
pairing of buildings. then let the jobs
to the lowest private bidders and pay
Evening star., 1935-10-31
YOUNG "TEDDY"
IS URGED TO RUN
E. M. Pollard, Former Nebraska
Representative, Asks Him to
Announce Candidacy.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LINCOLN, Nebr, October 81
Ernest M. Pollard, former Nebraska
Representative, today urged Theodore
Roosevelt, jr.. to become Republican
candidate for President in 1896.
Evening star., 1935-10-31
FOUND SLAIN IN OFFICE
Official Of Carolina. Yarn Firm
Reported Suicide Victim.

GASTONIA, N. c., october 81 R).
&C. w. Baucom, IS, secretary and
assistant treasurer Of the American
Yarn g. Processing Co.. Of Mount
Holly was found shot to death in his
Offices yesterday.
The death weapon was pistol
which had been kept in the COM
pany's vault.
Coroner L. E. Kincaid said death
was due to self-inflicted wound and
that no inquest would be held.
Evening star., 1935-10-31

China is operating bus and trucks
with charcoal gas fuel.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1935-05-14

cision amr&ing jokes were told on
Mr.. and Mrs. Newly-Weds.
On the leaves of another pink rose
(the brides book) each one was ask
ed to write some good advice for the
bride to take through life.
Refreshments consisting of two
kinds of delicious homemade cake and
tri-colored brick ice cream were serv-
ed by Misses Annie Laurie Rowland
Myrtle Mitchell and Alice Cline Smith
and Mrs. Thad Woodlief in plates on
beautiful design pink and white doll
les. White mints in little pink bask-
cts were on each plate.
AT this point the postman's whis-
tie was heard, little Jean Pace, niece
of the bride, acting as the deliveryman
Many, mt-ny packages had arrived and
Mrs. Rogers was thrilled as she open
ed them. All of them contained beau
tiful and useful gifts which were pass
ed around for all to admire. In a love-
ly manner she then expressed her
thanks and appreciation to all and
Henderson daily dispatch., 1935-05-14
Conclude Mission
Course of Study

The study of "Orientals in Arnerie
can Life (home mission study for the
Woman's Missionary Society which
has been made jointly by the Woman's
Society and the Sallie Lou McKinnon
society of Plank Chapel church and
the iKttrell Auxiliary was concluded
Monday evening.
The class with joint enrolment of
more than thirty, has met for four
consecutive weeks with the Kittrell
society at the Methodist church. Rev
B. o. Merritt was taught the class.
making the study and discussion of
these strangers within our midst
very interesting In his absence on
and Mrs B. O. Merritt concludes the
Monday evening, Mrs. A. B. Deans
study directing the discussion of the
second generation oriental and what
the church is doing to solve the rid
die Of the future in regard to these
! Chinese, Japanest, Filipinos and Ha-
waiians in our midst. A special fea-
ture of the last session was a dialogue
between an American and a Chinese
woman, showing how interviewer in
the relation of the two races.
Mrs. Merritt and Miss Phyllis Smith
dressed in d richly embroidered Chi