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Evening star., 1935-01-01
J. J. MURPHY ILL
Spanish War Veteran Officers
Condition Critical.

CONDITION Critical.
TIFFIN, Ohio, January (R.-
James J. Murphy, IS. of Washington,
quartermaster general of the United
Spanish War Veterans, lies In a criti-
cal condition in Mercy Hospital here.
Murphy was stricken with a cere-
bral hemorrhage while visiting friends
here over the holidays.
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.ENGLISHMAN HANGED
FOR KILLING OWN BABY
Young Mother, Convicted in Same
Case, Gets Life in Prison
After Pleas.

BY the Associated Press.
LEEDS, England, January L.
Frederick Rushworth, 29-year-old
farm hand, was hanged in Armley
Prison today for the murder Of his
baby.
He was convicted with Mrs. Lydia
Binks, 24-year old domestic, Of bury
ing their child alive. Both were
sentenced to death, but the woman's
sentence was commuted to life i'm
prisonment after thousands Joined
in petitioning the home office that
she be granted clemency.
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NEW YORK, January 1 R.-
c. Lloyd Fisher, associate counsel
for Bruno Richard Hauptmann,
said today he would invite John
Hughes Curtiss. Norfolk, Va, boat
builder, to testify for the defense
in Hauptmann's trial on a charge
of numbering the Lindbergh baby.
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WEATHER.

90. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair and colder, with lowest tempera-
ture about 20 degrees tonight; tomorrow
fair Fresh northwest winds, diminishing
tonight. emperatures-Hishest, IS, at
II am. today; lowest, 20, at 10 pm. yes
terday. Full report on page A-9.
Evening star., 1935-11-03

Is TO use an inexpensive make of car
for the closed job and something more
exclusive for the roadster or con-
vertible. Perhaps this tendency should
be checked and reversed. Invariably
long tours are taken in the closed
car. For this reason 1t should be the
larger and more luxurious of the two.
Experience demonstrates that few
families ever obtain full mileage from
the open car, since it Is purchased
Tor fair weather Use and depreciates
rapidly when not being used.
An ideal arrangement, in the opin.
ion of those who have purchased nany
cars successfully, is to have two closed
cars and an open model. For the
family that delights in open-car driv.
ing. yet is unable to afford two cars.
purchase of a convertible sedan Is q
handy and practical compromise.
Color should be selected with much
more care than is usually given this
phase of car buying. Not all light
colors are easier to keep clean than
are black and dark blue. Usually sand
and grey hues are excellent for cars
which must be used in all kinds Of
weather with a minimum of atten-
tion. Dark-colored cars still are cor.
rect for more formal use. In select-
ing colors. be careful to shop in day.
light. Some strange hues are the
result Of special lights on cars In
the show room.
When considering disposal Of the
old car many owners forget that one
of the quickest ways to sell a car is
through the used-car columns Of the
newspapers classified advertising page.
All special equipment should be listed.
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STUTZ

Known as the Safety Stutz, the
1886 offerings Of the Stutz Motor Car
Co. of America, Inc, continue to fea-
ture low center of gravity. double drop
frame. worm drive, side bumpers"
safety glass all around and Lockheed
hydraulic brakes with Bendix power
booster. Contributing to the depend
ability and extra performance Of the
Stutz SV-l6 and DV-32 models are
the overhead valves, overhead cam
shaft, automatic chassis fabrication.
duplex carburetion and thermostat-
ically controlled hydraulic shock ab-
SorberS.
The distinctive Stutz body lines are
continued for both the l6 and 80 valve
jobs. A new point stressed by Stutz
engineers Is the economy Of these
luxurious cars. This Is due to q COM
bination Of such features as freedom
from valve adjustment. the effective
chassis fabrication and the exception.
ally long life of such units as the
worm drive rear axle, timing chain
and connecting rods. Stutz cars carry
no fan belt. Their gasoline mileage
has been increased. due to more ef-
fective cooling and accurate control
Sf top-cylinder fabrication. Automatic
clutch control is another of the de-
tails that help to carry out the idea
of performance with safety.
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STUDEBAKER

Reduced to two groups-the dicta-
tor six and the president eight
Studebaker for 1886 offers a wide
range of models, starting with a base
price of $685., +. o. b. factory, for the
90-horsepower dictator. The presi-
dent models are powered by a u.s.
horsepower engine and are luxuriously
styled by the artist, Helen Dryden
Both lines carry hydraulic brakes,
while planar individual front-wheel
suspension is standard equipment on
the president and optional on the
dictator.
In addition to a frame with the
keystone arch Studebaker bodies are
strengthened through use of one
piece top stamped out in combination
with the windshield and cowl.
Resonance has been eliminated
through spraying body insides with
an asphaltum compound. An addi-
tional insulating material is cemented
to the roof panels.
Interesting in the treatment Of the
instrument panels of both groups of
Studebakers Is the grouping Of meters
so that they come within the circum-
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REQ

Designed with the idea Of being a
superior six, the new REQ Offering for
1886 appears in smart new body
styling with numerous refinements
that hardly suggest the low base price
of $795 for the coach and 1896 for the
de luxe sedan. A four door standard
sedan and de luxe brougham also are
offered in the new series Of skies, each
model on q wheelbase Of lis inches,
with an overall length Of 1913 inches.
The L-head engine OF the 1895 REQ
has q bore and stroke Of 3ss by q.
inches and delivers 80 horsepower at
3,40O r. p. m. PistonS are Of "Lo-Ex'
aluminium alloy running in chromium
nickel alloy cylinder blocks. A seven
bearing counter-weighted crankshaft
is featured, along with interchange
able bearings and an aluminium CYL
inder head. Cam and lever steering.
completely inclosed hydraulic brakes
and down-draft carburetiOn are among
the REQ specifications for 1886. This
year the standard transmission is Of
the synchronized type. employing all
helical-cut gears that permit silent
operation in all shifts. BY moving
the shift lever forward and transfer
ring the propeller-shaft type hand
brake lever to the left the new models
continue to accommodate three on the
front seat.
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to try the last resort Of placing the
car in low gear and stepping on the
starter button. There may be enough
current in the battery to pull the
car to the opposite shore. To keep
the starter motor from going out Of
commission through wetting is another
reason why it pays to 60 slowly
through flooded sections.
Radios Subject 10 Lightning.
The streamlined automobile should
be nosed directly into the wind when
the latter reaches dangerous propor-
tions. Many Of the new bodies are
designed to withstand wind pressures
up to 30 miles per hour without so
much as the wind roar of a conven-
tional body, but parked sidewise to
the wind or backing into it, they are
far less of protection to their
occupants. Automobiles, fortunately,
are naturally protected against light
ming. Not the same can be said
for their radio sets. To avoid having
the set 60 dead, thus forfeiting op-
portunity to pick up safety warnings
later regarding the routes to be taken
to avoid washed-out bridges, better
not use it during a storm merely for
entertainment
In a cloudburst everything should
be done to protect the engine against
wetting. If possible, cover the hood.
At least keep the engine running to
steam of any water that leaks into
the engine compartment. While doing
this try to keep the car in motion.
SO that exhaust fumes do not work
into the car. Many gas tank caps
leak water In a heavy rain, so cover
the cap with anything handy.
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first steps toward selection of a new

nrSt steps toward selection OF new
car Is to obtain catalogues of several
different makes, studying specifica-
tions carefully. The usual process is
to go more than hal: way to an actual
purchase and then take home cata-
logue as a sort Of formality. As a re-
suit thousands of buyers do not know
much more about their purchase than
the number of cylinders it carries, the
kind Of braking system and the Wheel
base. These may be unimportant.
Engineering Real Point.
Deeper In a cars design and con-
struction are the things that count.
The engineering behind the car Is the
real point to be considered. What is
the horsepower output per pound
weight of the engine? What is the
springbase? How low is the center of
gravity? How is the cars weight dis
tributed? What is the true economy
of the car? What about the operating
costs over a period of several years?
1t is always well to let the entire
family assist in the process of Selec-
ton. One members judgment is apt
to be warped If the car is to serve
the family it must not be car or
body model that is too specialized.
The family's needs are so diverse they
call for selection of a more versatile
car. For example, it is not logical to
decline to consider a model with trunk
attached. The car may not be used
primarily for travelling, but unques-
tionably the extra room will come in
handy for bundles and miscellaneous
things carried during the normal serv-
ice of a working family car.
The tendency in two-car families
Evening star., 1935-11-03
CAREISNECESSARY
IN SELECTING CAR
Automobile Trade Would Be
Benefited by Having Own.
ers Satisfied.

In spite of the fact that many mo-
torists have bought enough cars in
their motoring career to have gained
some idea as to how the process should
be conducted the business of selecting
a suitable car too often is left to
chance. The automobile trade would
benefit by more careful buying on the
part of its customers, since this would
mean better satisfied owners. There
would be marked progress in design,
because the public would always be
ready for advancements. AS matters
stand, too many buyers shy at ad-
vancements, perennially going through
process of trying to catch up with
the procession.
Because automobiles are sold every
where and bought more freely than
many necessities which cost consider
ably less there is tendency to shop
carelessly. If cars were selected as
carefully as the puplic buys homes
there would be much more satisfac-
ton for all concerned. One of the
Evening star., 1935-11-03
.ERAS|NG SUMMER
DAMAGES URGED
Long Tours and Neglect
Combine to Make Check
Necessary.
Necessary.

What did the Summer vacation do
TO your car?
If you have not asked yourself this
question, service men predict that
you can look forward to late Autumn
Of car trouble and anticipate Win
ter complicated by too many prob
lens. Pointing to increased travel
and much more extensive vacations,
these prophets of automobile row de-
clare that the good old Summer time
may be anything but good for the
vehicle that is depended upon to make
the vacation a success.
Just as it is necessary to erase Win
ter damage from car, so Is it impor-
tant to remove the wrinkles from the
car after it has been exposed to Sum-
mer sun, humidity and storms. The
erasing process should begin as soon
as possible and cannot be considered
complete in just one visit to the service
station. Some of the damage Is not
Immediately apparent.
Worn Parts May Result.
Most Summer tours are more ex-
Thus the car is apt to go considerably
beyond its fabrication date" The
owner may commence to appreciate
this fact, but upon his return home
= he invariably becomes engrossed in
E other matters to an extent where he
'postpones having the most elemental
and essential things attended to. Such
ef; y,i11 O fortune in
worn parts this Fall. This loss could
be prevented if each traveller would
make 1t a point to call up the Serv-
Ice station the morning after return
Ing home.
Where the car has been taken on
its Summer outings has much to do
with what it will need in the way Of
special service when Summer wanes.
The seashore, for instance, Is eS-
pecially damaging. not only because Of
the extremely hot sun but more par
ticularly because of the salt air and
night dampness. After a car has been
at the shore for any length of time
1t would be we'll to remove the car
buretor float valve to check for evi-
QelCeS VI IuSlllls. All Idi Jul ctoi Aiih-
age should be checked to make sure
there is no binding. The distributor
should be removed and gone over
carefully. Any additional evidences
Of rust should be stricken from the
records.
The car should be polished and
waxed Immediately upon its return
home. If the finish has been badly
dulled by the sun special care should
be taken in cleaning and polishing.
Where the lacquer has started to work
through to the low coatings a wax,
colored the same hue as the car,
should be used. The top should be
given a suitable dressing If it Is Of
the fabric type.
Evening star., 1935-11-03
TERRAPLANE

The five new Hudson features for
l936-radial safety control, tru-line
steering, duo-automatic hydraulic
brakes. the rhythmic ride and the
automatic draft eliminator-are con-
spicuous advances on the new Terra
planes. A full line of newly styled
bodies is offered on two Terraplane
Series-de luxe and custom-mounted
on a 1l5-inch wheelbaSe chassis and
driven by an 88-horsepower engine.
An optional higher compression head
raises horsepower to 100.
With the ventilating system in use
and the windows closed air can enter
the car at only the rear end opening.
where it is filtered. Drafts are elm
mated and only clean air Is drawn
into the car on dusty road. Terra
plane bodies are larger, sealed against
air leakage, sound-proofed and better
insulated.
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WILLYS

Aimed to appeal to those who desire
maximum economy with dependable
performance WHY'S Overland is Offer
ing for 1886 an improved Willys ca
pable of delivering up to IS miles per
gallon Of gasoline despite capacity
for speed of 10 miles an hour. Econ
omy has been increased, due to use Of
q uncontrolled igniter, higher
compression and an adjustable main
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carburetor Jet. The engine develops
4S horsepower at 5000 r. p. m, and is
mounted on four large rubber pads.
A four door sedan and a two-pas-
senger coupe in either standard or de
luxe design are offered, in addition to
the commercial units.
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ference of the steering wheel rim.
Overdrive, free wheeling, the auto
matte hill holder" and switch key
starting are standard optional equip
ment.
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PONTIAC

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suction crankcase ventilation system.
true course steering and frame with
seven cross members. New compost
ton brake drums and Innings have
been adopted for safety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
SOCZAL ACTIVITIES
Conn. College Has
 Sophomore Hop

The annual sophomore hop took place at Connecticut College Satur- day. The affair consisted of tea dance in the afternoon attended by seniors as well as sophomores and formal dance for sophomoreS only in the evening. Knowlton salon, where the dance was held, was decorated in silver and blue. Arrangements for the dance were made by 8 sophomore committee under the direction of Miss Jane Krepps of New Rochelle, N. Y. The freshman waitresses, who are choS- en as the most attractive girls in the class of 1889, were the Misses Mary Chapman, of Plandome, L. l.; Charline Bush of Kansas City, Mo; 1; Shirley Bryan of Cleveland, Ohio; Phyllis Brown of Lewiston, Me: Ruth Brodhead of New Rochelle, N. Y.; Thekla Malone of Bristol; Elizabeth Parcells of Crosse Point, Mich, niece of Professor and Mrs. William Lyons Phelps of New Ha- ven, and Mildred Weitlich of New Rochelle, N. Y. pr. Hannah G. Roach and Miss Beatrice Reynolds of the history department poured at the tea dance.
 The dance, which is the most im- portant sophomore affair of the year, is always largely attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Study Club Holds
 December Meeting

The December meeting of the Catholic Study club of Waterbury was held last week at the Water bury Catholic high school. Prayer was said by Rev. Joseph Rice. Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, chairman, pre- sided. Mrs. McEvoy gave report of the food sale held by the club the previous week at Grieve, BisSet & Hollands, commenting the workers and contributors and presented Miss Evelyn Walsh, who was in charge of the lending library of the Study club, check for $120. Miss Mary M. Benett was co-chairman of the sale. Miss Kathleen Maher read an article entitled Peace and the Mass. Miss Mary Dwyer led the discussion of the evening which was on Socialism" Miss Florence Ba- con gave "A Definition of Social ism". Miss Margaret E. Kelley spoke on "The Conflict of Socialism and Christianity" Father Rice answered questions from the Question Box" of the club. It was announced that at the January meeting to be held Monday, the 18th, Mrs Frank Newcomb will lead the discussion on Communism in Russia"
 Miss Estelle Gribbons of Water town avenue is spending several days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

This is the fourth and last of a series by one of the country's out standing bridge players, B. J. Beck CT of Philadelphia. Becker par ticipated in both national open pair event and team of four champion ship, at the national tournament held in the Stevens hotel, Chicago, the week of December 2.
 Becker shows, in today's hand, how the defensive signal may be used by both partners to defeat the contract. It is easy to see, by look ing at all four hands, that North and South can cash two aces and two ruffs. In actual play, however, it would be very easy for the de- fense to slip.
 The Play
 Becker held the South cards. His partner opened the deuce of hearts. Becker realized that this opening had certain significance. North had bid hearts over Vests double, showing weakness mad apprehen- sion that the club double might be left in.
 Holding the act and king of hearts, Becker knew that his part ner did not bid hearts on four
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

defensive signal play, asking for return of the lower of the two other suits not trump.
 Becker won the trick with the king of hearts and now returned a club, but if North should ruff. Becker would not want another heart played, because he knew that North must have at least six Searts and that West was void. So at this point, Becker returned his lowest club, the three spot.
 This, of course, North ruffed with the deuce of spades. Now, instead of returning Q heart, North, read ing his partners play of the three of clubs as a signal not to con- tinue hearts, but to shift to dia- monds, pjlayed a small diamond, which Sout hwon with the ace.
 A club was returned and was ruffed by North.
 This was the. last trick that North and South could take, but the contract was defeated one trick, by skillful play and not by luck. Copyright. lsSS. NEA Service. IncJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Personal

MT. and Mrs. c. A. Templeton, of Country Club road, Mir. and Mrs Forest G. Purinton of Murray street, MT. and Mrs. Robert Platt of Chapman avenue and Roger S. Makepeace of Hillside avenue spent the weekend at South Egremont, Mass, where they attended a meet ing of the Connecticut Appalachian Club.
 Mrs. R. H. Patterson of this city is spending several days in New York where she is registered at the Hotel New Weston.
 Mir. and Mrs. Leo Johnson of Hamilton avenue have returned aft CT spending a few days in Provi- dence, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Francis T. Groody of Cooke street have returned after visiting relatives in Springfield over the weekend.
 Misses Muriel Stone and Dorothy Stack of Pine street have returned after spending the weekend in New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Druan of New York city are guests of MT. and Mrs. William Blacker of East Main street for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
ProspectiOe Bride Is
 Rendered ShoIUer

Miss Olive AScott of Meriden road who is to be married on De- cember 26th to Edwin L. O'Dea of Walnut avenue was guest of honor at miscellaneous shower given re- gently at the club rooms of the International Silver company. The rooms were decorated in keeping with the holiday season. The bride to be was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. These present were: Mrs. Matthew Gavin of New York, Mrs. William Hubbard, Misses Mary Sheridan, Elizabeth Sheron, Mrs. Eva Briola, Misses Mary Negeira, Helen Kelly, Laura Tobin, Agnes Mcdonnell, Mary O'Boy, Helen Parker, Agnes Ward, Catherine Kelly, Alice Benson, Mrs. Max Wi- haus, Miss Mary Stack, Mrs. Bertha Forest, Mrs. Mary Lariovier, Mrs. Edith Robinson, Mrs. Thomas Doherty, Misses Betty O'Dea, Dor- othy Phelan, Margaret Stack, Sue ODea, Mrs. Thomas O'Dea, Mrs. Michael O'Dea, Mrs. George Hughes, Mrs. w. Boyer, Mrs. Joseph Hamp- son, Mrs. A. L. Fibre, Mrs. Harry Rogers, Misses Mildred and Ger trude Keena, Aldon and Anna Miweliones, Eleanor and Theresa Madden, Mrs. Timothy Madden, Mrs. Frank Sabis, Mrs. M. Dunn, Mrs. Rose LaPorta, Misses Nancy, Elizabeth and Philomena DiLeone, Mrs. Albert Ascott, Mrs. James Crean, Mrs. Charles Lewis, Jr., Misses Margaret Morrissey, Ella Costello, Agnes and Esther Gian- nelle, Hulda Swenden, Mildred Passerille, Mrs. Maurice Warner, Misses Betty Quinn, Carmella Marciano, Mrs. Russell White and Mrs. Florence Gross.
 Monday evening, December g, at ' o'clock, the annual First Meth odist Episcopa church school Christmas Giving entertainment will be held in the church audi torium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Dorothy Cafrey Is
 Guest At Part,

Miss Dorothy Caffrey was guest of honor at birthday party given at her home on Vernon street re- gently. Games were enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served. The guests included: Misses Alice Whe- Ian, Ruth Wall, Eleanor Halbing, Georgianna Russell, Dorothy Reihl, Doris Wilkenbach, Eleanor Pond, Mae vollers, Dorothy Caffrey, and William Casey, Robert Hickey, How ard Gillon, Richard Wright, David Scadden, Henry Book, Raymond Quinn, William Joyce, Robert 6chuster, Bradford Noble and Rob- ert Stokes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16
Business Women To
 Hear Guest Speaker

Tonight, at 8 o'clock members of the Waterbury Business and Pro- fessional Women's club will meet for the second in a series of Current Events lectures, to be held in their club rooms on Grand street. Lyall Hill of the Waterbury Republican, American staff will be the speaker in tonight's session. MT. Hill is well known because of his long aSsocia- tion with the newspapers in Water bury as well as his civic? ?minded- ness. Miss Florence Greenleaf will act as chairman, of the discussion which will follow the presentation.
 Members are wrapping up their bundles and signing up for the an- nual Christmas party to be held on Wednesday, December IS. The party will open at 6:30 with supper served by the social committee which will be in charge of Miss Anna Moran, chairman. There will be a Christmas tree and special music.
 Instructions in Christian doctrine for members of the Rosary Cohfra- ternity society of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and all others interested will be held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 The Rosary Confraternity society of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will receive Holy Com munion next Sunday at the 8 o'clock mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-16

Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Muriel Bris- tol, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Sam uel Russell Bristol of Naugatuck, to B. Franklyn Bulkley, son of Mrs. Benjamin Sherwood Bulkley and the late Benjamin Sherwood Bulk ley of Southport which will take place on Saturday, December 21, at the Congregational church in Nau- gatuck. The ceremony will be an event of 4 o'clock and will be follow
 ed by a reception at the parish house. Mrs. Harold Bristol of Nau- gatuck will be matron of honor for her SiSter-in-law and the brides maids will be Miss Elise Bristol and Miss Elizabeth Bristol, sisters of the bride. The best man will be Clyde Buckingham of Southport and Har- old Bristol of Naugatuck a brother of the bride, Sherwood Alexander, Henry Wakeman of Fairfield and Rev. Henry Peck of New Hartford,