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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
pREDICTs COMING or CHRIST

Wilmington. N. C. { UP)-The second coming of Christ. according to q letter received here. will take place in February, 1936. Fred Hellman of Johnstown.. Pa. writer of the letter. declared he had re- ceived n special message from "Ai- mighsy Godp Hellman wrote that he had sent the meEsage t0 "all to "aii our cities"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
NEGRO SLAVE BILL TOUNp

recording the sale of q negro slave ,naAled Jacob. 23. by John M. Cowen, Wheeling, Va. to Henry J. Moore. Louisville. ky. for $500 WAS found here recently among family papers of Mrs c. J. Kuli. It was dated 1887 in ..the state of Louisi- ana. city and parish of New Or- leans.i' 'ssIt was believed to be ( duplicate of m original document retaiDed. by. one of. the parties @ the desL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
GOLD CHOP

Vancouver, B. c. (UP).-J. II. Bennett bought turkey but it didn't cost him cent. When he cut the bird open, he found gold nugget, valued at $5, in its crop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
At Hartford Session

At Hartford Session
 > Frank Wilbur, Robert Winters, Richard Wilson, Walter Wilson and John Kruse were guests of. Rep resentative Claude V. Badger at the capital in Hartford Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
.-ro promote law and order!"

'sTo promote law and order!"
 In response to that everlasting rnsndate fin the preamble to :ts constitution, the American Legion has embarked upon a campaign of education to assist the constituted law-enforcement authorities in putting down the crime wave that now grips the nation.
 Important assistance can be gIv- en through the adoption of laws which will deprive criminals or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

MT Futile of Todd road has been called to jury duty in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

MT and Mrs Henry Montam- bault were guests Thursday eveS ming of MT and Mrs Philip Du- haime of Woodtick road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

Church servicse will be held at the Wolcott Congregational church at II a. m. Sunday with Rev Scott officiating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

All schools In town will be closed next week opening Monday, March 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
Meeting Monday

Rev Wiley Scott, chairman oc the tercentenary committee, has called a meeting at the Woodtlck school for Monday evening. Feb ruary 25th at s p. m. It is request ed that all members of this com- mittee and all delegates from the women's organizations here attend as there will be much business ofy importance to be taken up at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
AMERICAN LABOR
 MAY FORCE STRIKE

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

The Junior Guild of St. Peters Church will meet this evening in the parish rooms of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

The boys of troop No. 17 will meet at the Woodtick school this evening at z o'clock sharp. where they will leave to pay visit and a tourf of inspection of the broad-, WIXBS under the supervision Of. members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22
PIE SUPPER HERE DRAWS BIG CROWD
Central COngregati o n a Church Benefits By
 Event
WOLCOTT NEWS
Correspondent: Mrs Louise Spyder-TeI 5-O529

Several hundred people attended the chicken pie supper last eve- ming from 6 to p. m. at the Gen. ter Congregational church in Wol-a colt Center for the benefit of the church. The committee in charge of this affair were well pleased with the large attendance and wish to thank all who aided in making the affair a success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-22

Mir and Mrs Lewis Robinson of Hartford announce the birth of a son, Bruce Webster on Monday. February 18th. Mrs Robinson Is the former Miss Marjorie Fowler of this place..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-02
RED CROSS LEADER TO
ADDRESS FARLEY HERE
National Vice Chairman to Speak
at Session Oct. IL.

James K. McClintock, vice chair
man Of the American Red Gross,
will address the local organization
Friday. Oct. Il. at the Indianapolis
regional conference. The Indian
apoliS conference is one Of nine
scheduled for Indiana workers. Will
liam F. Fortune, member of the Red
Cross central committee, will preside
at the luncheon.
Speakers at each OF the district
conferences will deal with the Red
Cross campaign to cut down acct
dental deaths. Local chapter off,
Gals and Indiana field representa-
tives viii discuss recent develop
mentS in the economic and social
service field.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-02
ORDER BUILDING REPAIR
Works Board Told Bricks Falling
From Police Station Are Hazard.

Contract for repairs to police
headquarters. amounting to $500. will
be let Immediately. Theodore DAM
meyer, safety board president, has
announced.
Bricks falling from the south wall
Of the building constitute a hazard
to police and pedestrians. William F.
Huri. building commissioner, ad-
vised Mr.. DGmmeyer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-10-02

A Grand Climax 10 es For of c SsFy4s TO
half century, Sears has given you high quality and low
price For close to half century, have aimed to bring
truly good things to those Of moderate income. Now in
triumphant celebration stage sale in which crash
our own records outstrp pace. Values to thrill
the most canny shopper. Quality to satisfy the most
exacting Styles that brilliantly forecast 1886. Prices
that speak themselves Whatever your needs for Fall
or Winter, you'll do we'll to fill them NOW!
, 1935-03-27
ASK BIDS ON
new SCHOOL

Bids for construction Of a mod
ern six-room school for the villa
nueva school district Will be OPEN
ed in the office Of County Super
intendent John Barron at 10 a. m.
April ~, ~ has been announced.
This building. 10 De o. brick. tile
and steel construction. will replace
The districts school which was de-
strOyed BY the hurricanes. Contrac-
tors may obtain plans and specifica-
tons from Ben ". Proctor, Supervis-
ing architect.
The new school. including the site.
attorneys fees and all other costs,
Will cost approximately SIS. 900. The
school district voted a $4,000 bonds
issue Feb. IA, which will be han
died through the Public Works Ad-
ministration.
The PWA is giving the school sys-
TEN a one-thIrd grant along with
the $4,000 in exchange for the
bonds
This Is the second start that the
district has made toward building
the school The bonds were voted
more than a year ago. but 1t was
found necessary to re-vote them
when the PWA turned them down on
a legal technicality concerning the
first election.
, 1935-03-27
CRITICIZED
BY ARCHBISHOP

WASHINGTON. March 26.--F1
The controversy involving the
church-state troubles In Mexico was
brought TO the attention or the
capital again Tuesday by strong
criticism aimed nj the Roosevelt
administration by the Right Rev
Michael j. Curley. archbishop of
Baltimore.
Let there be no doubt about it,
the church said Of a meeting In
Gonzaga hall, "the administration
has given instructions r. Illustrate
further efforts either On behalf Of
prosecuted Christians In Mexico.
or what with regard 70 a fair. I'M
partial investigation OF alleged Vio
latiOn of American rights"
BY a positive, determine stand
against a senate investigation, inc
archbishop said. the present ad-
m~inistration is ranged in definite
opposition TO the maintenance OF one
or the most priced principles on
American life and international
obligation"
Speaking OF the violation of
fundamental human right IN Mex
leo" Archbishop Curley said:
1T IA estimated that n million
letters and resolutions on this sub
ject have been sent 10 Presidents
Roosevelt and Secretary OF State
Cordell Hull. Is II possible that ST.
lence and opposition will be the
only response 10 these petitiOns?'
Declaring there Is mo excuse Tor
the apathy and inactivity" OF the
state department. he said ~ had
repeatedly in the past acted TO
portect the religious rights OF our
own nationals resident In foreign
countries" and also TO intercede IN
behalf Of prosecuted citizens OF oth-
or lands. whether these latter were
Protestant or Jewish. especially In
those instances where the outrageS.
murders. confiscatiOns Or perSecu-
lions were OF such a character as
10 excite the horror Of the civili1eo
world.
, 1935-03-27
MEXICO BUSHES
WORK ON ROAD

Three thousand more men went
u work Monday on the Pan Amer
lean Highway in Mexico in an ef-
fort TO have II completed on Sched-
ule. according 10 Leland ID. Case.
editor OF the ROtarian Magazine.
who posed through Brownsville
Tuesday. Case met ErneSto ]
Aguilar. Mexican district governor
o. Rotary, at Tampico, and the two
came here on the same Pan Ameri-
can plane.
Case made the trip TO Mexico
City by automobile from Monterrey.
in order to check the road situation.
and report in the next issue OF the
Rotarian on the probable condition
Of the road IN June. He said y
road is paSsable now, but that IL
is not advisable for persons TO used
10 moutain driving TO attempt II.
He said he was Informed IN Mex
leo City that three thousand more
labOrers, bringing the total num-
Der at work on the project TO 1900.
went 10 work on the road Monday,
In the Mexican governments drive
10 complete this great highway
structure by June.
Mr.. Case was IN Brownsville only
a short time. He was greeted here
By chamber of commerce officials
and Rotarians. and said he eX-
pected a large number Of the
Rotarians who attend the interna-
tional convention IN Mexico In
June to visit the Valley either on
the trip down, OF on the return
Trim
, 1935-03-27
High School Gets
Additional Credit

An additional credit has been
awarded the Home Economics de-
partment OF Brownsville High
school. making a total OF three in
the department. Superintendent 4.
c Dodd was notified Tuesday morn
ing.
The credit was awarded on the
recommendation OF Miss Ruth Huey,
state department Of education IN
spector. who visited the Browns
Vile high school recently and in
spected the home economics de-
partment.
Brownsville high school now OF
fers its students 30 credits. Only
is are required for college entrance.
The high school requires is credits
for graduation. is OF which must
be college entrance credits.
, 1935-03-27
Truck Markets

Carlot shipments OF entire Unit
ed States reported Tuesday, March
Is:
Grapefruit: Ariz. 3. Calf. 4. Fla.
IS, Texas IL. total US 80 ars
Oranges: Ariz. 1. Calf. $40. Fla.
sc. total US 307 cars.
NIX citrus: Calf. Is, Fla. 30. total
US 43 cars
Beans: Fla. SO. total US SO cars.
Cuba 4.
BeetS: Fla. /. 50. Car. /. Texas 2.
total US 4 cars.
Cabbage: Calf. IL, Fla. AZ. N. X.
8. 80. Car. 4. Wise. Q. total US 10
cars.
Carrots: Ariz. 6. Calf. Al, New
York 5, Texas II, total US "a cars.
NIX vegetables: Calf. 80, Fla. %.
Ga. 2. La. 2. Miss. 2. So Car z. Texas
q. others 2. total US 81 cars.
Onions: Ind. /, Mich. Is. New
York II. Ore. s. total US 81 cars.
Peas: Calf. o, total US 9 cars
Peppers: Fla. 4, total US 4 cars.
Cuba 8.
Spinach: Ark. /. Texas 40. VA. o.
total US so cars.
Tomatoes: Fla. "a. total US "a
cars. Cuba 43, Mexico q.
Lower Rio Grande Valley ship
ments forwarded Wednesday morn
ing. March ~:
Grapefruit II, NIX. vegetables II.
Carrots 10. beets and carrots 4. spin
ach 2. parsley 2. total so cars Total
70 date this seaSon-citruS 1883,
vegetables 5153, mixed citrus and
vegetables 70. total $500; TO the
, 1935-03-27
TODAY'S MARKETS

same date last SeaSon-citrus 1886.
vegetables 1884. NIX ctr. a. vegts.
"a. total 9l97.
Representative prices prices paid
by truckers for Valley citrus ana
vegetables. March %:
Grapefruit: Boxes US Combina-
ton i.50-l.65; US No. Is l25-l40.
Bushels US Comb 1880: US No.
q 65-75c. UunclaSs. +O-60c. Sacks
box size US No. Is ILLS; UnclaSs.
75-90c.
Oranges: Boxes US Combination
few 2.65. Bushels US No. Is 100
lbs: Unclassified l25-l50.
Beans: Blu hampers l.560-2.O0 ac-
cording TO quality.
BeetS: Per doz punches 30-35c.
Cabbage: Bulk per ton best 500
$500. poorer lower.
Carrots: Per doz punches l7h-
Csc: ~ crts. 75-85c.
Greens: Per doZ punches turnip
and mustard 25-27i4c.
CIR. Onions: Per doz punches
mostly Csc.
Dry onions: 50-lb sacks Yellow
Bermudas and Crystal Wax 2-2.75
according TO quality.
Peas: Blu hampers l.50-i.75.
Potatoes: Bliss Triumphs Sob
sacks new stock US No. Is around
l.5O.
Radishes: Per doz punches 20-25c;
bu crts mostly $50.
Parsley: Per doz punches l7h-
Csc: bu crts 1890.
Squash: Blu baskets white and
yellow l.75-2.O0.
Spinach: Bu baskets best 9Oc-
100. poorer 65-85c.
TurnipS: Per doz bunShes 25-35c.
, 1935-03-27
BANKING BILL
SPLIT OPPOSED

WASHINGTON, March 27.-tRI-
Fresh word that high administra-
ton officials strongly oppose any
movemeu TO split up the omnibus
banking bill. leaving controversial
parts Of 1t over for future sessions,
was received Wednesday on Capitol
Hill.
Members who told Of the atti-
tude expressed by the officials. and
who asked that their names not be
published. said that apparently
PresideIl Roosevelt was interesting
himself in the question.
They remarked that just before
the president left on his fishing
trip he agreed with Senator Rob-
inSon Of Arkansas. senate dem
ocratic leader, upon a legislative
prcgram-which included laws to
strengthen the federal govern
ment's control over banking.
1t is that section OF the bill now
pending in congress that has caused
controversy. republicans aSsailing 1t
as embodying political control over
banking. Because Of the republican
criticism. there had been some talk
about enacting this session. the
sections which deal with technical
and minor amendments and which
would make the temporary deposit
insurance permanent.
Under that schedule. the more
controversial parts would have
been passed over until next SeS-
sion
, 1935-03-27
WILLACY CAN
STILL OBTAIN
P.W.A. FUNDS

WASHINGTON, March Is. Up
Secretary Ickes believes his own
housing division Better qualified
than any other government agency
to handle the s450.0O0. 900 allocated
housing in the pending s~4.SSo.ooO'OOO
work-relief bill.
This was his comment Tuesday in
a press conference when asked
about reports that Harry L. Hop
kins. relief administrator, would
handle me new housing program.
<ommenting On the Willacy
%ounty. Texas, indictments, Ickes
said PWA had furnished the evil
dence to the District Of Columbia
United States attorney.
The project hadn't cost the
government anything" he added.
The grand jury felt there was
sufficient evidence to justify an in
dictment.
If Willacy m in with clean
hands well consider advancing the
money, but 1t won't go through If
there's skulduggery."
Ihe Willacy project involved a
$4.353.000 allotment. Ickes said he
had not been informed Of any in
vestgiation into a / ,769. 900 irriga-
ton project in Hidalgo county.
Texas.
Told that Louis r. CLAWS, direc-
tor OF interior department investi-
gators, had said an inquiry was
underway. Ickes commented:
If CLAWS says there's an inves-
tigation, it's So"
, 1935-03-27
Drivers License
Bill Is Debated

AUSTIN. March 26.-tP- Debate
on a Dill TO license operators OF
motor vehicles started Friday IN
the Texas house.
Brought up without opposition by
Representative Fred Harris OF Dali
las. the bill provoked hot discus
sion with rural members contend
ing Ii would work a hardship on
farms residents and was unneces-
sary.
The bill would require operators
or passenger motor vehicles TO OBJ
tain a license from a state vehicle
department. "A fee OF 25 cents would
Be- charged and the department.
could require applicants TO take an
examination. Licenses would be re-
newed annually.
, 1935-03-27
LION tanner
CONTINUED from Page OneI

(COntinued from rage OneB
act that includes all the stunts
OF the most seasoned OF lion
trainers.
A SteinberE. representing
Young's pier. made a trip here
some time ago, on his tour Of the
nation. and watched the act.
Then after completing hts tour
OF inspection. which included %
acts. he flew back here Fem
Atlantic City this week for "a
final inspection and after the
inspection ~teleEraphed the Allan
tic City office that ne had sign
ed the contract which will put
the Brownsville boy III the spot
light OF public attention for
eight weeks during June and July.
After last summers tour the
plan was 10 drop TriXie. the BFs
gsan shepherd dog. from the act.
However. she will be kept In the
show. working into MANY of the
stunts. such as the see-saw. The
dog once was the biggest animal
in the act but she now looks like
q lap-dog beside the huge cats.
, 1935-03-27
McAllen Monitor
Gets New Staff
Lsnecial ID The HeraIdl

NGDfCAhA W X AAH4 aAGN
McALLEN, March 27.-Al Hall,
Jr., has been named manager Of tie
McAllen Monitor, and Donald Reid,
Jr., advertising manager, according
TO a statement released Wednesday
by the City State Bank and Trust
company. new owner Of the paper.
The bank acquired We name. good
will, machinery and equipment" OF
the Monitor at q trustees sale held
Monday.
Ralph @. Bray and A. r. Killing.
incorporators Of the Palm City Pub
fishing company. have no connection
Ct any kind with this publication.
effective Wednesday, and neither
has Robert I. Bray. former advertiS-
ing solicitor" the statement said.
The Palm City Publishing company.
former owner OF the paper. was not
acquired by the bank. the statement
said. and all obligations Of the COM
pany we're disclaimed by the new
owner.
1T will be the policy Of the own
ers to give the people OF Hidalgo
county a progressive and conStruc-
tive newspaper" the statement read
, 1935-03-27
NEW YORK STOCKS

NEW YORK. March q. Rl-The
dark clouds surrounding railroad fl
nance and the continued financial
and domestic tensioni n Europe kept
Wall Street cautious Wednesday.
Recent selling pressure IN Securi
ties markets subsidized, however. and
a further recovery In grains was en-
couraging. But cotton failed TO fol-
low. In foreign exchange dealings.
the Belga was brought under con-
troll, and gold bloc quarters breathed
a sigh OF relief. But further advances
In sterling indicated q continued low
Of funds from the continent TO Lon
don.
Coca Cola, a high-price speciality,
became a stock market phenomenon
with another Jump Of more than 4
points 70 a new high since 1927.
Eastman Kodak rose a couple OF
points. and farm implements. mot
ors, public utilities, and some OF the
coppers pushed up fair fractions. A
Slight early dip In some OF the
steels was recovered. Rails held
about steady.
Railroad investors we're encourag-
ed BY an lumber of the February net
operating income reports.
Coincident with the further run
I'D in Coca Cola, the old reports OF
a possible stock splitup were reviy-
ed. Coppers strengthened after the
better reports which have appear
ed for Anaconda and Phelps Dodge,
leadingt o expectations that Kenne-
colt would make a similar showing.
Farm implements were helpel by
Iron ages" report that implement
orders surpassed most optimistic
expectations.
, 1935-03-27
Shot 7 Times
Freed From Hospital

HARLINGEN. March 26-Matil-
de Longoria, who was shot seven
times about two weeks ago. was
released from Harlingen's Valley
Baptist hospital Tuesday morning
Longoria's body showed Is
wounds when he was examined
shortly after the shooting. but six
Of the wounds were made by bullets
as they passed on through his
body. His wife, also wounded when
a man fired on the couple nea
the Harlingen pumping plant, was
released from the hospital last
week.
, 1935-03-27
Drowned Man Said
To Have Kin Here

An unidentified young man whoa
was coming from Philadelphia To-
Brownsville TO visit a brother-in-law
drowned In n lake nc Centerville, st.
Mary's Parish, La, March IL. &C
cording 70 information received here
by Postmaster VIM. II. Burnett.
This Is the only information
Louisiana authorities have which
might lead 70 the young mans iden-
tity. they state.
In a conversation with n restaur-
ant man shortly before he was
drowned. the young nan said he was
hitch-hiking here TO visit his broth
er-in-law. The restaurant man does
not remember the conversation very
clearly. but believes the young man
also said he had a mother and two
sisters in Brownsville.
The traveller was five feet, f1ve
inches In height. weighed 140 pounds.
had dark brown hair and appeared
to be between the ages OF 20 and 20.
He was wearing n blue sweater, over
alls and a blue cotton shirt.
This information was relayed here
BY DR.. Horton. o for g. Mary'S
Parish.
, 1935-03-27
CHOICE BOOZE
TURNED AWAY

WASHINGTON, March q. Up
The Odyssey Of a million dollars
worth OF choice liquors. tale with
a sad ending for the owners Of the
spirits-was told Wednesday at the
treasury and the federal alcohol
control administration.
After journeying 10 and fro for
thousands Of miles across the
Atlantic, the federal officials said
the liquor has been barred from
American markets because il once
formed the cargo Of a ship the gov
eminent suspected Of being a mem
Der OF CALIFORNIA; rum row."
Although the importers were vii
ling TO pay full duty, their offer
was spurned. and officials under
stood Wednesday that the liquor
was being sent back 10 Europe.
The liquor. described by officials
as once having been aboard the
Canadian freighter Mogul. was on
Dec. 16, 1888, one objective Of an
order Of President Roosevelt call
ing for cooperation between the
coast guard and the navy 10 halt
smuggling on the west coast.
Shortly before the president had
issued the order, treasury officials
said Wednesday, a man who claim
ed to represent owners OF the Mogul
liquor sought to make a deal where
by the stuff would be landed le-
gally at Los Angeles and taxes
paid. Tho man. officials said. frank
ly acknowledged the liquor origin
ally was intended for smuggling
purposes.
The proposal was accepted as a
challenge. the treasury said. and
offer refused. Then followed the
move to smash smuggling.
, 1935-03-27
Steamer in Distress

HALIFAX. March 2. Nh The
Belgian steamship Jean Jadot
which has figured in two marine
disasters since she was built six
years ago, was in distress $50 miles
east of Halifax Tuesday.
Another Storm-battered vessel,
the tiny Bermuda packet Long
bird. was nearing port in tow OF the
salvage tug Foundation Franklin.
"Rudder broken; require assist
ance. no immediate danger" re-
ported the 5.858-ton freighter.
Her message was received by
Canada's east coast radio and a
number Of vessels in the trans
Atlantic shipping lanes. Help was
believed to be within a few hours
sailing from the crippled steam
ship.
, 1935-03-27
Scholastic Census
Is Almost Complete

The first Cameron county school
district TO complete its scholastic
census Is the Landrum Common
No. 3. The districts scholastic
figures. subject to check and revi-
sion. were turned in 10 the coun-
ty superintendent office Tuesday
morning.
All "a Of the county's school dis
tricts are supposed TO have their
census figures in the s~uperintend-
ent's office by April I.
The figures are checked in the
superintendent office for duplica-
tions and other errors before they
are submitted to the state depart
ment OF education.
, 1935-03-27
Jail
Break Is Foiled

An attempted jailbrcak al Mata-
moros was foiled Monday afternoon,
when the Corporal of the Jail guards.
on making his routine inspection OF
the cells, discovered a hole in the
wall.
Maurilio Reyes and Gregorio To-
var. prisoners in the cell where the
hole was found were placed in soil
tary confinement.
Pieces Of a pitchfork and small
pieces OF iron were discovered in the
cell. The men had almost succeeded
in breaking through the wall.
, 1935-03-27
Health Officers In
Valley for Parleys

DR.. John Brown. state health off
Ger. and E. ID. Hopkins. state mos
quito eradication expert. came here
from Austin Tuesday TO confer with
DR.. w. E. Spivey, head Of the Cam
eron county Health unit. and Coun-
ty Judge o. G. Dancy with reference
TO the malaria eradication campaign
In this section.
DR.. Brown and Hopkins are expect
ed 70 spend several days in the VAL
ley.
Both the house and senate COM
mittees have reported favorably on
an appropriation Of $1,000 TO aid the
malaria campaigns in Cameron, Hi
dalgo and Willacy counties