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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Substitute Teachers
 To Sponsor Bridge

The Waterbury Substitute Teach CTS Association will sponsor a bridge and luncheon party at the Hotel Elton. Monday evening, May 13. Miss Ann Cronan has been named chairman, assisted by Jos ephine Devine, Mary O'Connor, Gene Corkingsale, Sylvia Mosko- vity and John Fitzgerald. Tables may be obtained from any mem Der of the committee.
 A bachelor party was given in honor of Michael Vegliante last Monday evening at the Itam Club Hall on Greenmount Terrace Those attending were: Frank Cattana, Nicholas Pirro. James Bozzutto. Domenic Berardi, Dom- chic DiVito, Michael Vegliante, Michael Ieronimo. Frank Passaro, Louis Passaro, Patsy Varanelli, Louis Crosse, Patsy Cammisa. An thony Laudate, Patsy Cicchetti, Thomas A. Colasanto, Anthony De- George, Louis Cherubino, Alphonse Morelli, Martin Ariola. John Bre- dice, Anthony DiPonti. John De- Petro, Frank Caiazzo, Anthony Fiocca, Victor Michaud, Steele Smith, Anthony Cuccinella, Michael D'Attelis, Joseph Angelo, Peter Toma, Anthony Marciano, Simon Magnarella, Constance Magnarella, Patsy Porto, Samuel Sontoden, Philip DePasquale. Frank Cicchet- ii, Joseph Faressa, Joseph DeCos- mo and Michael Vegliante.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Federated Garden Clubs WiH Gather On Wednesday,

roy of Greenwich on the tri-state finals recently held at the Gardens of the Nations, Radio City, in which the Connecticut federation won the bronze medallion of Girl and Fountain offered to the state whose members scored the greatest number of points in the flower show; and from Mrs George Brown of New London on the tercenten- ary celebration.
 The afternoon session will open with an address by Miss Ellen Shaw on junior garden clubs. In- asmuch as Miss Shaw is head of the children's department of the Brooklyn Botanical gardens, she is probably the most authoritative speaker on this subject in the east.
 Acting as hostess to the 6S clubs that comprise the federation, will be the Milford Garden clubs of which Mrs Alvin c. Smith is presi- dent. In charge of the meeting will be Mrs William J. H. Fischer, gen. eral chairman, assisted by Mrs Russell Kibbe, Mrs Almon Edger- ton, Mrs H. w. Stetson, Mrs Fred eric German and Mrs Trowbridge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Future Bride Is
 Rendered SholUer

Miss Mary c. Austin. who is tc become the bride of Howard M. Pritchard on April 29th was ten- dered a miscellaneous shower re- gently by Mrs J. H. Austin and Miss Isable Greene. Miss Austin was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those attending were: Mrs J. Nolan, Mrs A. Stokes. Mrs George Belury, Mrs L. Dreher. Mrs Frank Harmon, Mrs William Burke Mrs J. Reilly, Mrs $. Holland, Mrs M. Austin, Mrs NJ. Garms, Mrs Joseph P. Austin, Mrs Charles La Due, Mrs Frank Pritchard, Mrs Coty, Mrs William Dodd. Mrs George Carroll, Mrs John Doncon, Mrs Joseph II. Austin, Mrs Bel court. Mrs A. Coolidge, Mrs Charles Connors, Mrs Thomas Mcclure, NJ. Aubertine, E. Cooke, and Misses Ann Mulhern, Julia Finn Kathryn Doolin. Helen Poplis, Marjorie Wildman, Pauline Austin, Helen Andrus. Peggy Stokes, Ann Thom- as, Mary McGrath, Berbara Garms, Etta Yates, Ruby Daher, Airline Pritchard. Hazel Pritchard. Helen Walker, Marie McGuire. Rita Reil- ly, Margaret Connolly, Isabel Greene and Mary Austin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
SholUer Is GiUen
 For Future Bride

A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Rose Davino by Miss Mary Paduano Mrs M. Davino and Mrs Lucy Devito at the Scovill Girls club Saturday evening. Those present were Mrs Lucy Devitb, Mrs Mary Davino, Mrs Lucy DeJohn, Mrs Turella, Mrs Ida Cipriano, Mrs c. Mastracchio, Mrs Rose Pinto, Mrs Phil Perrillo, Mrs De- Joseph, Mrs Magla, Mrs Damico. Mrs Valentino, Mrs Nellie Magiot- t", Mrs Rose Mastandria, Mrs Anna Bianco, Mrs Christine Ruz- 20, Mrs Mary Guarino, Mrs Car mela Cipaiano, Mrs Mildred Cip- riano, Mrs P. Civitello, Mrs Joseph Lombard, Mrs Anna Cipriano, Mrs Angeline Margiotta, Mrs Maria DiBlasi, Mrs Lena Lauria, Mrs Grace Padula, Mrs Anna Zebara, Mrs Alice Margiotta, Mrs Jennie Milo, Mrs A. Mendillo, Mrs Car
 meda Feranndes, Mrs Fusco, Mfrs Bill Kellar, Mrs Mary Morelli, Mrs Nichols Lombard, Mrs Elvida Lau- renzi, Mrs Philomena Massucci, Mrs Chicchina Devito, Mrs V. Mecca, Mrs Daeline Geneva, Mrs Elizabeth Serlise, and Misses Rose Davino, Mary Paduono, Kay Da- vino, Mollie Colongalo, Louise Cip- riano, Edyth DelGobbo, Rose De- Blazio, Rosline DcJoseph, NJ. Ma glia, Rose Coppi, Josephine Dam brosi, Carmela Dambros. Ann Canole, Carrie Canole, Antionette Carpin, Antionette Ippolitto, Phyl- lis Marciano, Carmela Marciano, MolEs Lavorgna. Fannie Ippolit- to, Mary Ippolitto, F. Zabara, FL vira Lerz, Ann Paolini, Frances Paolini. and Jose ephine Plsano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Plans Completed
 For Charity Ball

All arrangements have been completed for the third annual In- tercollegiate charity ball which is to be held on Monday evening at the Hamilton park ballroom. The committee in charge of the event has made extensive plans for its success.
 Many students who are spend ing the Easter recess at their homes, will attend the affair and the various members of alumnae associations throughout the city have also made reservations for the dance.
 Members of the executive com mittee include: John Phelan, Hell en Carr and Stephen Bergin and the patron committee is composed of Miss Kate Joan Kilmartin. chairman, assisted by William Monagan, Margery Farley, Paul Archambault, Alice Bradley, Marie Deeley, Dorothy Shea, and Mary Gumpper. Tickets are being ham dled by Miss Marion Cass, Ann Fryer, Joseph Maher, Mary Ere ney, Edward Loughrain, Mary Colina, George Mulligan and Frank Murnane. Miss Edna Harmon is in charge of programs and publicity is in charge of Raymond J. Fitz- patrick.
 The event promises to be one of the largest and most enjoyable Of the Easter season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Personal
Business And Professional ClubAranges ManyEDents

At the meeting of the cabine; which was held last night. plans were made fo rthe regular busi- ness meeting to be held on Mon day, May eth. Following the busi- nes meeting. the entertainment of the evening will be turned over to the program committee under the chairmanship of Miss Anna Platt. This committee has arranged a program which will deal with the Connecticut Tercentenary which will be celebrated this year. This promises to be a most instructive and delightful evenings entertain ment and a great number have al- erady signified their intentions of attending.
 Hartford will be the scene of the convention of the State Federation of Business and Professional Wom- Saturday, May 11th. Waterbury, which is the largest club in the state, is planning to send a large delegation to this annual affair.
 The social committee has also planned May Breakfast for Sum day, May 18th at 12:00 o'clock. This is the first time that the club has planned such an occasion and the suggestion was met with the delightful approval by the mem bers of the cabinet.
 May 16 has been chosen by the ways and means committee for the benefit White Elephant Card Party" which will be held at S:00 p. m. Each member attending is asked to bring white elephant" which can be used as prize. Tick cts may be secured from members of the committee and it is ex- pected that there will be a full house" for this party.
 A number of outdoor parties and picnics have been planned for the month of June, including an eve ming Bird Walk" at the new Bun ker Hill Park Tuesday, May 2Sth at 500 o'clock. As a number of the members are busy on Satur- day afternoons, it was though ad- visable to put this event on week night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
-Gualtieri photo.

iary were in attendance at the state meeting In New Haven on Sunday, April IA, and were addressed by the National Executive Committed woman Edna Hargreaves from New Jersey, Jessie Gerstenberg, national historian and Isabelle Martone, national membership chairman.
 Waterbury had the largest rep resentation and are working hard to put the membership of the Wa terbury auxiliary at the head of the list were it has been since the aux Hilary started in 1892. Waterbury Is in the End district, which com prises New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and has kept the lead so far. We are anxious to continue in this position and 50 live up to the slogan of our city, Waterbury Has Something On Everyone"
 The auxiliary would like all wo- men who are eligible to join us make plans to attend our regular meeting of May 3, 1885 at the Legion Home. We have made spe- cial arrangements for this meeting which we feel will be of interest to mothers, wives and sisters of disabled veterans. Further details will be given later in regard to this meeting but we would like you to keep this date in mind. Nomina- tion of officers will take place at the meeting on April PC, 1885 and members are asked to make an ef- fort to attend.
 Members attending the meeting on Sunday were: Commander Helen Brophy. Junior Vice-Com- mander Rose Mulligan, Senior Vice Commander Elizabeth Fahey, Con- ductress Carrie Clancy, Josephine Donahue, Mary Govanelli, Jane Meyer, Mae Aylward, Margaret Flood, Mary Delaney. Julia Simp- son, Germaine DeZinno, Anna Schell, Janet Rice and Isabel Mar tone.
 Miss Joan Miller of New York is spending several days as the guest of Mir and Mrs Harold Grif- ren of Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

This is another interesting hand submitted to me by K. H. Rich ards, of Detroit. who recently won both the pair and team of four championships of that city.
 Years ago they used to tell an old story about woman who was playing in a whist tournament. She led card and her partner .trumped it. She got into the lead again, led another card and again her partner trumped. Tho next time she got in, she laid down the ace of trump and said, Try and trump that, will your"
 There are q lot of people who think the worst crime in bridge Is to trump your partners ace. Bridge is strange game; the thing you are taught not to do on one hand is just the thing you should do on the next hand.
 For example, to defeat today's hand, East has to trump his part ner's ace.
 The Play.
 In response to his partners dia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

mond bid, East opened the king of diamonds and when 1t held, he continued with the three, which West won with the queen. The acc of diamonds came next and now, if East was a meek little partner he would probably dis card a spade. The contract would then be made, because West would be forced to make a losing lead.
 If he led spade. North would make two spade tricks, and if he led diamond, the declarer would ruff and discard the losing spade from dummy. And is a club were led, two clubs could be established for discards.
 However. if East were smart. instead of discarding a spade. he would trump his partners ace. so as to be able to return a spade. And then the contract would be defeated one trick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Engagements
HOLBROOK-MATTooN

Announcement has been made of the engagement and coming mar riage of Miss Sibyl Sprenger Mat toon. daughter of Mrs Frank Hiram Matoon of Thomaston and Clement Coe Holbrook, son of MT and Mrs Newton Deuel Holbrook, 2nd of Thomaston. The wedding will take place on June 9th. Miss Mattoon Is the daughter of the late Frank Hiram Matoon, who was editor and publisher of the Thom- aston Express.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Personal

MT and Mrs Louis I. Albert of Columbia boulevard have been spending several days in New York.
 James Fryer, a student at St. Bonaventure's College, is spend- Ing the Easter vacation at his home on Silver street. .
 MT and Mrs Walter McArthur have returned to their home on Cooke street after spending a few days in New York.
 Misses Margaret and Mary Jenk- ins of North Main street are spend- ing several days with relatives in Boston.
 MT and Mrs Lotvis and daugh- ter, Eleanor, of Baldwin avenue, have returned after spending week in New York city.
 Mrs Margaret E. Smith of Boy den street left recently to visit her mother, Mrs Emma M. Coe, who Is in Florida.
 Louis Pettine, a freshman at the American International College in Springfield, Mass, will spend the Easter holidays with his parents, MT and Mrs Antonio Pettine of Bishop street.
 MT and Mrs w. c. Husted of Buckingham street are spending several days in New York city, where they are registered at the Hotel Lincoln.
 Robert Moran. student at St.. Bonaventure's College. is spend ing the Easter recess at his home on Wyman street.
 Miss Ann Rock of North Main street las been spending several days in New York, where she has been registered at the Hotel Lin- coin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

The semi-annual meeting of the Federated Garden clubs of Connec- ticut will be held on Wednesday, April 24th, at the Seven Gables Inn, Milford, Conn. Mrs Cephas II. Rogers of Danbury, President, WI preside.
 The morning session will be de- voted to business. Special reports are expected from Mrs Franklin Kilbride of Darien on the bill- board situation in the state; from Mrs Malcolm Edgerton of Stam- ford on the spring course of lec- lures on flower arrangements; from Mrs John R. Demarest of Orange and Mrs Theodore Pome-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
D. A. v. Auxiliary Selects
 New Slate or Officers

At meeting of the executive committee of the D. A. V. Auxil- iary held on Tuesday evening at the home of Commander Helen Brophy the slate of officers was chosen and will be presented at the next meeting which will be held on Friday, April 26th at the Legion Home. Further nomina- tions will be open for the member ship at this meeting.
 Fourteen members of the auxil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Edward NJ. c. Eddy. supervisor of wardens in the Connecticut oFr- est Fire Service will be the guest speaker at the social supper to be held in the club rooms of the Wa terbury Business and Professional Women's Club on Monday, April gath. Mfr. Eddy is located at Sims bury, Connecticut, and will show moving pictures of the work of the foresters and fire wardens and will give general idea of the work of the Connecticut Forest Fire Ser vice. The social committee under the chairmanship of Miss Anna Moran will prepare the supper which will be held at 6:3O p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
Weddings
Contract Bridge

AEATTATUCK CONTRACT CLUB
 Stuart Loveridge and Arthuu Rompre with 95. 1-2 were high scorers North and South in last.l evenings session of the Mattatuclcf < Bridge Club and Miss Catherine Maloney and Mrs Arthur McDon- aid were high East and West with 93 1-2; Runners-up were: North and South W. Harry Byrnes and, Dr. Stanley Jund, 91 and Mrs Hare ry Byrnes and Mrs William Dun% phy, 82 and East and West Miss Madeline Marshall and Thomas Behan, S6 and Dr. and Mrs George Russell, 79. tsH .
 The standing to date is as foi- lows: W. Harry Byrnes and Dr.f Stanley Lund, 384; Arthur Rom- [ pre- and Stuart Loyeridge, 337; Miss Catherine Maloney and Mrs Arthur Mcdonald, 330 1-2; MrR w. Harry Byrnes and Mrs WilliaHH Dunphy, 329; Al Howard and Walter Collins, 316 1-2. fstt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
E1,aanor Frolic Will
 Be Held Saturday

The fifth annual Emanon Easter Frolic will be held Saturday even- ing at the Central Y gymnasium. This affair is expected to be the highlfght of the spring social sea- son at the "Y" and expected to draw the same large crowd which has attended previous function of the club. The committee in charge has left no detail undone in ar ranging this colorful event and have secured sHarry Brinkman's orchestra to furnish the music from S:30 until 11:30 o'clock. The com mittee Is headed by Fred l.. Smith, Thomas Flaherty, Peter Gannutz, Gerald Calvin and Edward J. Mo- ran.
 Mrs William D. Lambert, Jr, en- tertained the members of her bridge club on Wednesday evening. High scores were made by Mrs Clayton Boswell. Following the card playing delicious luncheon was served. Those attending were: Mrs Alvin J. Turner, Mrs J. Rich ard Brennan, 3rd, Mrs Leslie J.. Brown, Mrs c. A. Cornwallis, Mrs J. T. Allen, Mrs Carol Ann Led Ger, Mrs Clayton V. Boswell and Mrs ". D. Lambert, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 Fly VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Trumped Ace Sets Hand Against First Rule of Bridge But It's Only Way Defense Can Prevent
 Making Of Contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Mir and Mrs Robert Carter of Thomaston avenue are spending q few days in Westerly, E. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Miss Alice Hanlon of Hamilton1 avenue is spending several days Nj New York. {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-18

Miss Joan Miller of New York is spending several days as the guest of Mir and Mrs Harold Grif- ren of Baldwin street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
WOMAN INSURANCE
 BROKER FINDS NORTH
 LAND OF OPPORTUNITY

Mis- E'sie Mumma the Million Dollar Round Table" insurance bro- ker from New York, who arrived here cn September 2a. enroute around the weld. sailed for Seattle last night cn tte North Sea. Mis- Mnmn' the first woman to qualify for ad- mission to the Million Dollar Round Table. sponsored by the Underwrit- CTS Association, an annual meeting cf insurance operators who have written in excess of a million dol iars, wrote some of the largest poli- aies ever written in Alaska, during her stay in Juneau
 T find this the land of opportun- ity," Miss Mumma said. Juneau has wonderful shops and the poop have splendid ideas. Anyone with specialized training can come here and write their own ticket"
 The amount of insurance written in all # Alaska is far below the fi- gTe indicated by thriving gold min ing and fishing industries and bank balances, Miss Mumma said. Miss Mumma travelled through the Interior. visiting Seward, Anchorage Matanuska, Mckinley National Park Eailbanks. Nenana, Dawson and Skagway, before her arrival at Ju- neau last September. She will sail from San Francisco soon for Hono- lulu. Japan and China, continuing her trip around the world
 While in Fairbanks Miss Mumma working with Gus Conrad, New York Life Insurance agent, developed a laven volume of insurance business.
 "Ill be back she said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
RELIEF WORK
 STARTED NOW,
 DOUGLAS CITY
Improvement of Street s Began This Morning
 Allotment Made

With ten thousand man-hours of relief work at SO cents an hour all lotted to Douglas to aid the un- employed, work on the city streets started this morning. According to present requirements for distribution of the money so allotted and the number of hours per week each man will be allowed to put in, the work should extend over three-month period. This appropriation is for mis- cellaneous public work and the city is to have jurisdiction over the jobs. City Marshal Charles Schramm is in charge of the men employed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
H. S. GIRLS START Ass
 BASKETBALL PRACTICE

Girls basketball for the Douglas High School began today with first practice held in the Nat after close of school. Miss Lucille Pepoon, coach for the girls, plans to have two prac- tices week, on Mondays and Thurs days at 4:40 pm. and she would like to have Alumflae players or other town girls join them for scrimmage practice.
 A communication was recently re- ceived from Skagway High School negotiating for trip to the Channel to play the Douglas High School boys and intimating that they would also bring a girls team if games for them could be arranged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
SUNDAY WEDDING
 UNITES COUPLE

In an Il o'clock informal wedding Sunday night in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, Miss Phyllis T7uracra became the bride Of Mir. Frank Sutherland.
 Mg. and Mrs. Ted Danielson were attendants.
 Miss Fouracre is a recent arrival from Alberta, Canada. MT Suth- erland has been a Juneau resident for two years. He is employed by the A.-J. and is a member of the Ju- neau Mine Workers Association.
 The young couple will reside in the Harris Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
GACEMENT
 IS ANNOUNCED

The engagement of their daughter. Miss Esther Jackson to Dr. David Turner, is announced by Mir and Mrs. JacooSon Jackson. The mar riage will probably take place this week.
 Miss Jackson Is graduate of the Juneau High School and has been connected with the Coliseum theatre staff as cashier.
 MT. Turner is on the staff of the Signal Corps, United States Army, and has been stationed here for the past two years He was one Of the leading pitchers of the Juneau base ball League during the past season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
VAN ATTA BARBER SHOP WILL MOVE
 TO NEW LOCATION

A. D, Van Alta is planning to move his barber shop from it's pres ent location on Front Street to his own building on Lower Front Street occupied by the Snow White Laun- dry. Workmen are now fixing up shop in the laundry building and Van Alta said today he probably would move around the 18th of the mcnth providing the place is in shape by that time.
 J. A. Bulger, the plumber, located next door to the present Van Alta shop. will enlarge his place of busi- ness by taking in the present barber sh5p space.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
NO-HOST PARTY
 HAS GOOD TIME

A no-host Halloween party, spent in dancing and playing games, was held in the Ccwling cabin on Glacier Highway Saturday night.
 Ee.i1i0us refreshments were served and as enjoyable time was had.
 These present were. Mary Nord- ness, Kay Goodwin, Ann Boyer, Mary J Whittier, Etta Mae Kolasa, Bulalia Archer, Betty Schoettler, Jennie Ham mer, Fred Roe, John Hahn, Lew Hud- son, Bob Cowling, BobDuckworth, Earl Alstaad, Curtis Shattu1k, Tss Cowling, Frank Gaurlay, Willie Ro- denberg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
MIR. AND MRS. CAHILL
 ENTERTAIN DINNER PARTY

MT. and Mrs. Wendell E. Cahill were hosts to group of friends at their home in TreadWell Saturday evening. The event was a dinner party, with covers laid for twelve, and contract bridge followed. Hal lowe'en furnished the motif in the scheme of decorations for the table Mrs. Homer G. Nordling and Joe Williams were high scorers, and Mrs. Williams and Walter Scott were low scorers.
 The guests included MT. and Mrs J. w. Leivers, MT and Mrs. J. A, Williams, MT. and Mrs. Homer G Nordling, MT. and Mrs. Walter P. Scott, MT. and Mrs. Guy Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
SCHOOL SUPI. St.AYS STUDENT
 HALLOWE'ENER
Is Held for Manslaughter Board Votes to De-
 mand designations

LATOUR, Mo, Nov 4.-The Board Of the Consolidated School District has voted to demand the resignation of Charles F. Mcclure, Superintend- ent, and Clarence Hey, Principal of the high school, as the result of the Halloween staying of Glen Aldridge, student.
 Mcclure is. facing manslaughter charge. He claims he shot Aldridge accidentally when he fired to scare pranksters. Hey was with him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
RosENBERGs LEAVE

MT. and Mrs. Einar Rosenberg left on the North Sea last evening for return to their home in Seattle. MT. Rosenberg was foreman for the Douglas Fisheries, and with his wife has spent the summer nere. They are not sure they will return next sea- son, but they have enjoyed their stay here very much.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
BEN LEANING HURT
 IN FALL ON ICY
 SIDEWALK SATURDAY

Ben Leaning. steward at the Elks' Club. was discharged from St. Ann's Hospital this morning, after he had spent the weekend there recovering from the results of a severe fall cscas.cned when he slipped on the icy sidewalk Saturday evening.
 He was taken immediately to the hospital, where severe bruises on ribs and thighs were treated. No bones were broken.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-11-04
ANGRY WOMEN CAPTURE RULE
 OF MEX. GIT '
Threat of Troops to Fire Is Ignored as Women Take
 Cver Municipality

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 4-Women Of the town of Atzacan, Vera Cruz, today held the municipal buildings after elected officials fled before massed feminine indignation.
 The march was stirred by reports of prospective house to hosje search for religious images.
 Women hastily armed themselves with clubs and took over control of Government offices. The threat of troops to fire on the invaders was Ignored.