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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
MERRILEES GIVES
 TALK ON SCOTLAND
Popular " Member Greet ed By Members of
 Spartan Club

Douglas Merrllees, returned from Scotland yesterday, was guest of honor at the meeting of the Spar tans club in the boys department of the Central YMCA last night. Doug is a regular member of the club, who left for a visit to Scot land six months ago. His boat, the Pennsylvania. docked in New York yesterday afternoon and Doug hastened to Waterbury in order to be. in time for his club meeting where he knew his fellow mem bers were waiting to greet him.
 After the greetings were over Dog gave very interesting acc count of his experiences and ad- ventures during his tour of Scot land. He told of the changing of guards at the Edinburgh castle, of watching the Duke of Kent play ing golf at the famous St Andrews golf course and of many other ex- periences during q cycling trip throughout Scotland. Boug was wearing U regulation. Scotch high- land costume consisting of regi- mental cap, kilts, scarf, tie, etc. which added color to his presentn- tlon. He also showed many articles of interest to the members of his club. He brought with him as guest to the meeting, his father, William Merrilees of Oak street. Doug now intends to enter into the activities of his club again in the boys department of the Central YMCA. # 434aa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

The many friends of Rudolph Hermsteadt will gather at the Bankers Grill to pay tribute to and wish the honored guest a bon voyage on the sea of matrimony. The testimonial will take place Tuesday evening February 18th. He will be married a few days later to Miss Mary Gilroy.
 Those planning the party in- clude James Moore, William Petch- lock, James Barnes, Myles L.. Kelley. and Andy Stokes.
 During the evening there will be speakers and excellent enter- tainment features. The honored guest has been a member of the Brooklyn A. c. and A. B. c. min strels for years and has taken part in several entertainments sponsored for the benefit of St Patrfeks parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

TaU Toacer Topics: Bill Tasilo, Hartford boy and neav cornetist aOith Mike DeVtos Waverly Ipners ploy Y Loue You Truly octuve above high co. His soloing of "Star Dust" is entrancmg. He comes to Mike's band after successful seasons OHh B. 4. Rofe McEnellyS and Mal Hdllette He thinks Mike's band aUould become famOus national broadcdsting choin. Incidentally Mike has composed neW dHty "Wakiag In the Ruin". Ask hin Co pidy H Remember tue somg Which he cOIubOrdted aVh Frdnkie Marks --T Wamt Some Louin." The DeVito tUins, Dolores aud Lois aOW perform in South Nort0aH Saturday aH ernOon ie tue chidrens progranl Pri9es dUarded tue best acts Here's to their success
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
EVASION CHARGE
 AGAINST ERMIDA

Arrested here last night, Alvaro Ermida. 39, of 691 South Main street. was charged by Derby au- thorities with having evaded re- sponsibility by driving away after an accident last night. Patrolman Ivan Cable of Derby claimed the prisoner early this morning after Derby police had been informed of the arrest, which was made by Patrolmen Alfred Overton and Frank Smith.
 Derby police claim that car operated by Ermida collided with a vehicle owned by Goodman Rich of Ansonia in Derby last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

At the annual meeting of the directors were reelected as fol- lows:
 $. Hunt, Vice President and Treas urer; Edwin c. Northrop. Vice. President mad Secretary; Melville c. Bennett, Assistant Treasurer; Edwin H. Jones, Assistant Treas urer;' Robert L. Platt, Assistant Treasurer; C. Raymond Ganung, Assistant Secretary; Earl W. Me- Gam, Assistant Secretary: Ronald N. Woodward, Assistant Secretary.
 Directors
 Bonnet Bronson, Nathiel R.. Bronson, John M. Burrall, Robert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
putfinO the shot

Putting the shot. . George Cleveland his Alma Nanny Purdue conquer Fordham in exciting cage test at Madison Square Garden Saturday evening" The Boermakers leading the Western Conference circuit having been set back six league tusses Rev Dr John C. Walker rector of the Second Congregational church. will be the speaker at the day luncheon meeting of the Kiwanis club at the Hotel Elton tomorrow Bert Baey's Kiwans bowers humbled Harold Mannings Ro- tarians in special match last week. H. B. Post high man for the winners Ditto for Bob Leach of the losers Our thanx to Russell Hensel for his kind contribution of tinfoil Tommy Albone will be of the featured endmen in the Sacred Heart annual minstrel show Ham, ilton Park March l. Verne Gonzales, erstwhe drum for Mike DVos ork at Waverly Inn, handle the sticks to the nth degree Besides being apt in that line Verne has all the showmanship that goes with the art
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Hold Card Party

Hold Card Party
 Plans have been formulated for a change in the night of the week. ly card party at St Patrick's ly- ceum, the proceeds of which will be turned over to the church. Many beautiful prizes will be offered the winners in bridge, whist, pinochle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Senator Vests tribute to tue dog, tChlch appeared a this column lust year brought recent request from
 reader to print siminr tribute from Lord ByrOn 1t took b o reading to unearth it, but here it is i tue original Lord Byroms Epitaph to Dog 'Near this spot lies the remains of pcho possessed Beauty avithout Vanity Strength Oithout solence, Courdge without Ferocy and a tue Virtues of man a0'thoMt his Vices This Praise aOhch WOuld be unmednng Fdt- tern # inscribed huam ashes as but 5ust tribute to the Memory 0f Boatswain, Dog."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

Editor Tall Tower Topics: The following letter written who have not persed it before will relish the pleasure so here ts: Executive Manson Washington D. C., November 12 1864 Mrs Bixby Boston, Massachusetts Dear Madam Il have been shown in the files of the War Department statement of the AduantGen of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five who died gorousy the field of battle feel how and frutess any words of mine which should attempt to begue from the grief of loss overwhelming But cannot refrain from ten derng you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to pray that heavenly Father may assage the anguish of bereavement and leave you only cherished of the loved and os and the solemn pride that be yours to have laid costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom Yours very sincerely and respectfully, Abraham Lincoln In concluding this mpotent endeavor hope that when again celebrate the birthday of Abraham Lincon country will be working keel (the he would have liked it and all the square pegs will be out of all the round holes Patriotic ally yours J. V. Walker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Treasurer

AHGN5uHCE
 A. Cairns, Frederick s. Chase. Irv- ing H. Chase, Rodney Chase, Ben- jamin l.. Coe. John A. Coe, John A. ,Coe, Jr., Edmund J. Daly, AL mon B. Dayton, Theodore ]. Driggs. John P. Elton, William Shirley Fulton, Edward O. Goss, John H. Goss, David c. Griggs, Lewis J. Hart, Howard M, Hickcox. Clifford F. Hollister, Charles s. Hunger ford, Edwin s. Hunt, Isaac P. Kel- logg, M. Heminway Merriman, Ed win c. Northrop, Theodore F. Nuhn, Charles D. Nye, Robert r.. Platt, Albert Schumacher, Julius B. Smith, Leavenworth P. Sperry, Robert s. Walker, Elton $. Way land, Ronald N. Woodward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

A Portsmouth. Englands coro- ner,s, jury has Recommended that soldiers riding. horses after dark should wear white coats 90 that they may be seen by other users of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

No respecter 0f dates. The shoW goes and SO does the Legislature, despite the fact that ts is Lin coln's buthday And there's session scheduled for Washingtons birthday which fals on Frday tis year unless the FYdny session IS c0ed of for that aOeek It acas the same tUo yeqrs ago. too The la10aking boys a0ent up to Haytord to curry their business vhe other stGte ond notiond agencies recognized he dag by closing Perhaps there ought to be law about H...
 Good Nigt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
St. Joseph s Bulletin

liC Workers and the Liberation of Wilma societies. will be Ob- served by the Lithuanians of Waterbury and vicinity on Sat. urday, Feb 18, fin the St JOs- enh auditorium. Alexander AL exis, BrOOklyn's popular or- ganist, has arranged a pro- gram of entertainment which consists of songs sung by the St Joseph choir. Mir Alexis will also introduce the speak CTS of the evening. All Lith- uanians are invited to attend.
 The St Joseph choir will re- sume It's radio brOadcasts on Saturday, Feb 18, under the direction of Prof A. Alexis.
 Minor changes have been made during the last week by the president of the Holy Name society. "Chief" Balanda has been annexed to the ath- letic committee and appointed chairman, while Charles Bud rius, was withdrawn from the committee. Edmund Laudin- skas has been officially ap- pointed to obtain subscriptions for the Holy Name Journal. Rehearsals for the passion play "Christus", will take place ev- cry Monday night at 7:30. The first rehearsal took place last night.
 The St Joseph Holy Name Study club will meet tonight at S:3O o'clock in its club rooms. The speakers for the evening will be Paul Plungis, who will speak on "9'hc Gobl Desert, Edward Navage, who will talk about "COnfucius" and Joseph Vitkauskas, who will talk about the Gland of Thibet". A number of about thirty has made it a habit to attend these weekly discussions. As one may sec from the program outlined above, the discussions are not entirely of religious nature, but, 1guratively speaking. take OhHO Oh Sh "hOulo bhN world. Do you care to know moro about the world you live in? Of course you do, so make it habit, start tonight.
 A return game, which will be played between the Holy Manners of St Joseph's parish and the Alumni of Hartford, is scheduled to take place on Feb 21. Although the local boys lost to the visiting team last Friday 1t is expected that the Holy Name basketball team will bring the laurels back to the Brass City. All Holy Namers are invited to at- tend this game. Those who are interested should get in touch with the atheltics com mittee. Dancing was enjoyed last Friday night by the vis- itors under the soothing strains of rhythm furnished by Nor bert Alexis and his Young Melodians.
 A Valentine party will be held on Thursday, Feb IA, i'm the old school hall. Tine party Is sponsored by the following societies: Knights of I.ithu. ania, junior and senior cliOirs. Holy Name, Children of Mary, Lithuanian Catholic Students, and Alumni societies. Music for the dancing will he fur. nisiicd by Norbert Alexis and his Young Mclodians.
 There will not be any re- hearsal for either the junior or senior unit of the Holy Name Fife and Drum corps.
 The St Joseph Holy Name society will have It's next com munlOn breakfast on May 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
THE NEW DEAL WASHINGTON
Farley Now Will Atone for GrievOus Stamp Error |.
 Not Dishonest, But Unwise G. 0. P. Congressman
 Shows Elm Up. J
By RODNEY BUTCHER Democrat Washington
 CDrresDOndent


 Washington, Feb 12--Well. any way, Jim Farley is going to show us what currency imitation is like.
 Hop aboard for q dizzy tailspin with Jim and you'll get an idea how the value of paper money goes down In proportion as you pump q lot of new paper money into circu- lation.
 By way Of atoning for q sad error, the postmaster general will do the trick with postage stamps. He gave away to his friends scores of sheets of nice new isues which, because they weren't perforated, represented huge values to stamp collectors. who g0 in for such oddi- ties, and did they squawk!
 Now he promises to start the printing presses again and pump so many imperforate sheets into the philatelic market that none will be worth more than face value.
 That means that a pair of imper- forate 2-cent Grand Canyon stamps recently offered for sale at $350 will slump in value to a mere four pennies.
 It will be kind of like the post war imitation in Germany and may be a dampening object lesson to the Senator Thomases and Father Coughlins at that.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Farley Just UnWise

OAe w AOS
 In the face of rather hot republi- can fire, the official how-it-hap- pened from the postofiice depart ment Is this:
 Farley wasn't dishonest. He was unwise.
 No stamp collector himself, but only a jolly simple minded post master general who just adored to issue q beautiful new kind of a stamp every other week and auto- graph sheets of them for friends. he necver realized that - for in- stance-somebody would soon be trying to peddle q sheet of his Mothers Day stamps for $20,O0O because the lack of perforatio and the fact that no one but he could buy them imperforate has vastly enhanced their market value.
 And his best friends wouldn't tell him!' Apparently 1t never oc- cured to MT. and Mrs Roosevelt, Secretary Morgenthau,. Secretary 1ckes, General Johnson, White House Secretary Louis Howe, and other stamp collecting officials, friends and relatives who received the gifts that poor Jim was get ting his nose wet.
 Congressman Stings Elm
 Nor did 1t occur to them to sell the stamps at a profit, either except perhaps to a Farley friend fin Norfolk, Va, who seems to be under suspicion as the gent who put his imperofrates on the market and cause major upheaval in stampdom.
 But they were stung by the att tack Of Congressman Willard of New York, who exposed the whole affair, from the floor of the house, pointing out that their estates had been considerably enhanced in value by the gifts and that there was nothing to prevent their heirs or executors from cashing in after their deaths.
 Not So Smar, Either
 Funny thing is, Willard was a bit dumb. too. Republican that he is, he kept muffing the ball, week after week, as the Westches- ter county branch of the. Ameri- ican Philatelic Society (3000 mem bers) showered him with protests against the Farley racket"
 Willard isn't a stamp collector either, so he had difficulty getting the point. But he got 1t fast enough when the organization threatened to get somebody else to raise the rumpus here and meanwhile pass a resolution denouncing nim for in- action.
 Roosevelt wasn't 50 dumb, though. He went into huddle with Farley and the idea of getting out of the situation by flooding the market with imperforates may be attributed to him.
 Who Laughs Last?
 It's hard to say just who gets the last laugh. Of course anyone who held the Farley gifts with sordid thoughts of their cash value rather than tender sentiments to- ward Jim will now be foiled by the big imitation.
 Farley's friends have always in- sisted that he was pretty cute to issue so many new stamps. That automatically forced collectors to buy uncancelled copies of each is- sue and drove receipts of the de- partment's Philatelic Agency Gust so much profit) up from $302,00O to $811.00O in year.
 The collectors certainly got even They gave Jim a bad case of jim jams about those gift imperforates.
 On the other hand, Jim will now squeeze still more money out of them. A philatelist has to buy the inflated imperforates. Otherwise. he won't have a complete stamp col lection!
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Bridge Tourney

The results of the games played to date in the K. of l.. bridge tournament have been released to- day. The results foll ow: P. Zilins, AZ; Phillips, 5-4; M. Zilins, 3-3; Shuknaitis, 2-1; Lazauskas, 2-l; Albie, 5-4; Ooskie, 1-2; Kane. 3-8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
In Hospital

Frank Shaknaitis. popular Brooklynite, is confined to the Wa terbury hospital, where he will undergo a minor operation. It is expected that his release will be made within a few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Fcte INSaS

Members of the Wilson A. c. will fetc Vincent Lusas, one or their members, at the club rooms Friday evening. The affair will take place in recognition of Lusas' 24th birthday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12
Workers To Meet

There will be general meeting of the workers who will assist at the presentation of St Joseph's minstrels at the parish hall to- morrow evening. The meeting will take place in the basement of the old school at 7:30 o'clock tonight and all are urgently requested to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-12

There will not be any re- hearsal for either the junior or senior unit of the Holy Name Fife and Drum corps.
 The St Joseph Holy Name society will have It's next com munIOn breakfast on May 20.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

Isaac Moltti, aged about seventy, was found dead in his cabin on the West side of Belmont Point, Sunday about noon, according to the U. s. Marshal's office, which investigated.
 Death apparently was due to heart failure. The body was found in bed, and, according to the appearances of the cabin, and articles of value, no suspicious circumstances are believ- ed connected with his death. He is of Finnish nationality, although a citizen of the United States.
 According to the condition of the body, it was believed he had been dead for day or two before he was found. Investigation into any sur viving relatives in being made.
 Isaac Moltti has been a miner and prospector in this region for many years past. Funeral arrangements have not as yet been made.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

Garnet w. Martin, in charge of the Hammon Power House, and a member of the last legislature, re- gently adjourned, was returning passenger on the Mirow plane last evening.
 After attending the sessions of the legislature, in which he took an ac- tive part, MT. Martin accompanied by Mrs Martin returned to Seattle for several weeks. After visiting in Seattle MT. Martin took the steamer for Seward and then plane from Nenana for Nome. During his ab- sence at the legislature and in the states, Lyle Nevins was in charge of the power house and machine shops of the Hammon Company.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

According to telegram from Dr. Henry Griest at Point Barrow, by Dr. Rex F. Swartz there are now II deaths recorded due to influenza at Barrow. The wire stated that the doctor believed the worst of the epi- demic was over and that the crest had been passed He further stated he did not believe it would be nec- essary to call for any assistance as long as conditions did not take. a turn for the worse.
 The telegram was received as an answer to the wire sent by Dr. Swartz, who is the Public Health representative for this northern dis trict, requesting a detailed account of the ravages of the epidemic.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

Pilot Hans Mirow of the Mirow Air Service arrived Nome late Sat urday with Elmer Anderson from Fairbanks and w. M. Summers from Nulato.
 He took off again yesterday morn ing for Nenana and returned last evening with Garnet w. Martin, Jack Englen, and Mrs. Forsgren. Mrs. Forsgren is enroute to Deering, where her husband is associated in gold dredging operations.
 Pilot Mirow took off again this morning for Deering with Mrs. Fors gren for that place, and Charles Mil Ter, representative of the Alaska Steamship Company, and one other passenger enroute to Fairbanks. He expects to return late tonight or to- morrow morning.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

The Tolo dance given by the wom- en members of the Polarites Club Saturday. which many invited guests attended, proved to be suc- cessful from many angles. The special dances featured by members of Mrs. Neva Whaley's dancing class which were featured during the evening drew much appreciative ap- plause for the excellent and enter taining manner in which they were introduced A light punch was fur nished the large crowd, which danc- ed until a late hour.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06
AyIATRIX FINDS LOVE THRILLS PHOTOPLAY CHRISTOPHER STRONG

An adventurous aviatrix who has been seeking satiation in automo- bile racing and altitude flying en- counters the new thrill of youthful romance and love in middle-aged British statesman and arouses two dormant great desires, in RKO-Ra- dio Pictures Christopher Strong, featuring Katherine Hepburn, Colin Give, Billie Burke, Helen Chand- Ter and Ralph Forbes
 Lady Cynthia Darlington dared to Wrest from life the thrills she want ed at a Administrations pace, pur- suing the great god Speed in air planes, automobiles and motorboats. Sir Christopher Strong was piously devoted to conservative wife and parliamentary documents for twenty years. Meeting at four o'clock in the morning at a party, Cynthia and Christopher rise in her plane into the early mornings clandestine at mosphere and into great love, tasting pleasures which they had missed
 Christopher radically departs from convention, influenced by Cynthia. He leaves his wife, consents to his daughters modern" marriage, scorns social restrictions and for gets Parliament. Cynthia lives again in the new insight into life and love which she has discovered-until she learns she is to have child. Cli- making a happy year with Christo- pher, Cynthia dramatically sacrific- es herself so that Christopher can remain an honorable statesman, father and husband.
 Katherine Hepburn makes her se- cond notable screen appearance as the alluring aviatrix. Colin Give lends his British polish to natural role, and Billie Burke enacts the conservative wife. Helen Chandler is a likeable daughter, and Ralph Forbes portrays her married lover. Dorothy Arzner directed "Christo- pher Strong" from Zoe Akins' adap- tation of Gilbert Frankau's novel.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

The regular Monday night practice of the Nome Brass Band takes place at the Nevada Hall tonight at 7:30 PM. All members are urgently re- uuested to attend so that the dan ce program for the big Band Dance can be worked out.
 7:30 P. M. is the time-not 800 pm.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06
LOCAL NEWS

Pilot Chester Brown of the North ern Air Transport hopped off this morning for Ruby to contact an- other plane of the same company, and is due to return tonight to Nome, possibly with passengers and express.
The Nome daily nugget., 1935-05-06

The name of the person reported as Elsie Gatty in Saturdays issue was discovered to be L. c. Gaddy, who arrived by an NAT plane from Unalakleet on that day.
Nogales international., 1935-01-26
The Farm Relief Tangle

IF it were possible to calculate III advance the
precise consequences of acts, how simple every
thing would be- But just individual can fore
tell the results Of any given act neither any group
or even any Government. All that anybody can do is
to guess and hope for the best.
Take the Administration farm program, for ex-
ample 1t was planned to increase the prices of farm
products to consumers, so that the farmers purch-
asing power would be equal to that of the city fellow
Well farm prices have gone up-higher than III the
wear before the war, according to the Agricultural
Department Nobody can figure how much Of that
is due to drought and how much to AAA But the
purchasing power Of the farmer is still 20 percent be-
low what it was, because at the same time the AAA
was trying to put farm prices up, the NRA was put
ting up all other commodity prices.
The Government has collected, so far, 647 mil
lien dollars in processing taxes of which 08l millions
have been distributed to farmers. Consumption OF
farm products has not increased partly because the
tax-which the ultimate consumer pays, OF course
has made city housewives more thrifty in their eX-
penditu1es for food Now is proposed that the Gov
erlment should buy up Is million OF sllbmarg
inal lands to keep anybody from farming except
where there is chance Of profit But on the other
hand efforts are being made to settle industrial work
ers on ''s}bsistencc FARMS where they can grow
much of their own food and so further reduce the
farmers market
We are not prophets, so don't know how it $
all going to out. Come around in ten years or
SO and maybe we II know the answer by then.