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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

We wonder if property owners pay much attention to bulletins like those issued by Commissioner Olcott E. King U %eeF 5hf 3 o m orT haSs calling attention to the fact that worth less grass seed was being sold in this state by New York state concern. Some time earlier a complete report of the de- partment over which MT. King presides had given complete data on the Connec- ticut firms selling seed mixtures Several from Waterbury were listed among them and all were rated highly. Yet you'll probably find that the worthless seed mixture will be bought and used with, of course, poor results. Tt is good policy to follow the advice of our State Depart ment of Agriculture in cases of this sort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

That the police are really in earnest in this drive now being conducted on illegal parking has been found out to more than one motorists consternation and cha grin Every so often it's necessary to check up on local drivers. They can go just so long before they become careless and start adopting tactics that sooner or later are bound to result in accidents. The left-hand parker is an annoying one, especially if it's on the congested down. town streets. Under no consideration, save perhaps for an ambulance, should there be any excuse for left-hand parking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
A Book a Day
Masquerade Party Is Scene of Killing
 BY BRUCE CATION

We come at this point to our weekly meditation upon the gentle are of homicide, and find the fol- lowing books up for consideration:
 "The Arabian Nights Murder" by John Dickson Carr (Harpers: $2). Here we have group of young English bloods holding 8 masquerade party in museum. At the height of the festivities, some one is stabbed to the heart with a valuable oriental dagger.
 The confusion of the police as they try to find out who was dress ing as what, and why, is pleasantly stimulating; and suitably compli- cated time is had by one and all, before the genial and corpulent Dr. Fell lets us in on the identity of the culprit.
 "The Puzzle of the Red Stallion" /" by Stuart Palmer (Crime Club: $2). In this one we get a lovely lady who goes horseback riding in New York's Central Park at the break of dawn, and who is waylaid and villainously slain while so doing.
 "Philo Vance Murder Cases" by s. 8. Van Dine (Scribners: $25O This is an omnibus of three Philo Vance stories retailing for the price of one. The stories involved are "The Dragon Murder Case" "The Scarab Murder Case" and "The Kennel Murder Case"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
ernment are satisfied.

ernment are satisfied.
 The government alone, accord ing to the constitution of the United States, has the power to coin and regulate money. There must be enough in circulation to make it an effective medium of exchange. We need money. The government can and should give it."
 Dr. Will Durant noted writer on philosophical subjects made the observations in recent lecture, that three basic problems confront the American people. Decay of our moral life, our economic system, decay of our political system" The press reports his suggested panacea in part as "The economic problem could be solved if the able minority in power could learn to discipline itself sufficiently to permit such a distribution of wealth as would keep the purchasing power on a level with production capacity"
 (Signed)
 GEORGE l.. AYOTTE,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
In New York
By GEORGE ROSS

New York, April 27-When Broth CT Leonard Hall called Manhattan cocktail parties for visiting movie stars "I'he Great Cocktail Grab and Canape-Snatch," he not only devoured but said a mouthful. So they are-and any movie star who thinks otherwise should never ven- ture east of Hollywood or the Tro- cadero Club.
 There is always a mob, bum'S rush for the bar and half the con- gregation can't recall who the party's for.
 There was the Mickey Mouse birthday party several months ago which went the way of Stella Dallas. It seems that Mickey's hosts sent out the wrong invitations and the wrong dates and hardly anyone showed up. It was 8 sad night for the rodent star. Or, in reverse, there was the Cocktail party tossed for Spencer Tracy which developed into an afternoon Bacchanalia. Only one thing went wrong. Tracy didn't arrive. He forgot. -
 Party Policies
 Cocktail Parties for visiting screen Shebas and Great Lovers take place in fashionable hotel suites. The company's eastern representatives. I'm told, budget the affairs in pro- portion to the box office appeal of the guest of honor. Katharine Hep burn or Greta Garbo, for example, rate the IA kt. Gold Room of the Waldorf Astoria, if the less import ant names are feted in smaller ac- commodations.
 Claudette Colbert, Myrna Loy, Richard Arlen and Merle Oberon were the recent recipients of re- captions in Style with a capital s, and I can recall a party for Fran cis Ledered that ran almost half way around the block.
 Leslie Howard prefers his cock tail parties compact, but he rad- ical about it in more than one re- spect, for he violates the Strictest etiquette by showing up in a pull over sweated when he should be wearing gentlemanly garb.
 The striking feature of g Movie Star Cocktail Hour, 1t has always seemed to me, is the guest of hon. or's total abstinence in view of the general conviviality. The star sips orange juice while the ardent ad- mirers sip more potent nectars. No, this does not infer that all actors and actresses are tea-totalers but that, at their own cocktail parties, they always are on their best be- havior.
 Stocks in Trade
 Manhattan Miscellany: That was Fay Wray in the visitors gallery of the Stock Exchange watching the bedlam toward closing hour.
 Pugilistic Mementoes: Mike Mo- Tigue and Gunboat Smith, famed fighters of another day, are special cops now in the gallery section of Madison Square Garden.
 Faithful Benno tells me of a Brooklyn dentist named I. Caress.
 Ernie Hoist tells of the movie fan who phoned the neighborhood cine ma and inquired, What va show ing tonight? Bank Night, Screeno or Lucky Number?"
 Despite charges to the contrary, there has never been case of absolute nudity in Manhattan bur- lesque during the last five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Selected Poem
APRIL FANCY

(Eleanor Alletta Chaffee in the
 Christian Science Monitor) Aprils patchwork quilt is made From bit of sun and shade, Velvet moss and satin grass, Dew as clear as crystal glass, Spiderwebs of dainty lace Pinning bright squares into place. April spreads her quilt with care, Smooth and shining everywhere: Sends a flock of birds to sing Something new about the spring. Then goes of and leaves for May A note that she must haste away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

Waterbury residents certainly are to be congratulated for the fine manner in which they responded to the Red Cross appeal for flood relief funds Compared to the amounts raised in other large cities of this state Waterbury has quite exceeded itself in generosity. Without doubt and comparatively speaking Water bury leads the state. It speaks well for our thoughtful citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
T st Y o UT Knowledge
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.

1. What ship was nicknamed "Old Ironsides?"
 ?. Who painted the famous pie ture "The Horse Fair?"
 3. In which state is the city of Klamath Falls?
 4. What is the name of the small reptile that can change its color?
 5. What is a sea puss? a 6. Who was the democratic nom- inee for President in 1920?>
 2. For which state is Hoosier the nickname?
 8. Who was Sydney Thompson Dobell?
 9. Name the softest, heaviest, and most malleable of the common me- tals.
 10. Tn what year was the Pana- ma Canal officially opened for com merce?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
APRIL 28 General Influences Today Are: Mnrfainn-Rad

0A VoNy
 Morning-Bad.
 Afternoon-Good.
 Eyening-Doubtful.
 The afternoon is the best period. Make 1t social.
 TOday's Birthdate
 You should be person who loves peace. Many sudden changes may come your way from May through July, 1886. Be careful of your throat. Pay close attention to your invest ments.
 You should benefit through prop erty, travel, study or expansion in business during January, 1887.
 Socially favorable from May g through 13, 1886. Develop new friends, buy clothes or ask fa- vors during those days.
 Readers desiring additional in formation regarding their hOro- scope are invited to cOmmuni- cate with Octavine in care of this newspaper. Enclose a 3-cent stamped, self addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Horoscope
BY OCTAYINE

For persons who believe that hu- man destiny is guided by the plan ct, the daily horoscope is outlined by a noted astrologer. In addition to information of general interest, it outlines information of special in- terest to persons born on the desig- mated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

Speaking of credulous people, how about the scientists who believe they can find out all about the human mind by studying the human body?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

A. Cupid" {" / o. When and by whom was the first successful power loom invent ed?
 A. In 1785 by Edmund Cart wright, an English. clergyman.
 Q. How old is Jack Benny?
 A. Forty-two; born Feb. IA, 1894.
 Q. Name the governor of Penn sylvania.
 A. George H. Earle.
 o. What are the official lan- guages of the League of Nations?
 A. French and English.
 o. What does vicarius Filius Dei mean?
 A. It is the Latin title of the Pope and means "Vicar of the Son of God"
 If you want a copy of our book let, THE FORMULA BOOK" write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington, D. C.. En- close 10 cents, for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

In modern war Lilliputians could lick Brobdingnagians. They'd have just as good guns and bigger targets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
A Thought for Today

Thou hast also given me the shield of Thy salvation; and Thy gentIeneSs hath made me great.-U Samuel, 22:36
 Nothing is 50 strong as gentleness: nothing 50 gentle as real strength.-Francis de Sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

newspaper responsible opinions communications the writer's address be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Daily NFe,.vxx-C MELLON BACKS PATMAN'S
 TEXAN OPPONENT
- Rz DREW PEARsoN and RoRERT 6. ALLEl

Washington, April 27-H looks as if the long and powerful arm of Andrew w. Mellon has penetrated all the way to Texas to wreak political vengeance against Wright Patnan the congressman who once introduced resolution to impeach the greatest secretary of the treasury since Alexander Hamilton"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1:19 a. n daylight time). Sun rises 5:56 8. m.; sets 7:44 D. m. (day- light time). after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, we hoped to have arrived in time for dinner; say, hoped to arrive"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-27

GEORGE L. AYOTTE.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

An unusual demonstration os how buffalo in their wild state pro tect their young was witnessed re- gently near Little Delta on the Richardson highway by party travelling along the road in a ear. About 90 buffalo were seen graz ing on flat near the road. In the herd were several calves and year Iings. While the party was watch ing the animals something fright ened them. and the older buffaloes immediately formed a circle about about the young ones. facing out ward and ready for attack. After a short time the buffalo broke ranks and trotted away to new grazing ground. An effort will be made soon to count the animals from an airplane. The buffaloes were brought to Alaska several years ago and turned loose in the Panama valley. They have increas- ed rapidly and promise to become large herd. They are able to de- fend themselves against wolves and bears and can live in the deep snows.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28
SHORTER ROUTE TO ORIENT
 IS CHARTED VIA ALEUTIANS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1S.-Chart- ing of a new steamship lane b. tween the United States and the Orient to the north of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska has been announ- ed by the Coast and Geodetic Sut- yey at it's headquarter offices In Washington
 The new route lies through Un- ,mak Pass. which separates the AL cutian Islands from the Alaska Pen- insula. It shortens the distance of the present customary route be- tween Seattle and Portland in the United States and Yokohama in Ja- pan By reason of the fact that the waters of eBring Sea are quieter than the waters of the Pacific and because of the shorter distance of the new route, fuel consumption of ships using it will be less than on ships using the present route.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

stained glass art window will be placed in the Ketchikan Metho- dist church soon as a memorial to the late Rev. C. NJ. Van Marter, ac- cording to announcement made by Rev F. R. Isaksen. pastor of the church.
 Charles B. Lee, employed by the Cleary Hill gold mine. died at St
 oseph's hispital in Fairbanks on August 21. from tetanus resulting from his stepping on a rusty nail ten days previously.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Jimmy Mitamura. IT, second ei- dest son of Keizo Mitamura of Cor dova, died Sunday morning from cerebral meningitis following an attack of typhoid fever. He became ill while working at a cannery and at the time of his death was sup posed to be getting better Jimmy was Approximation, having been born and raised in Cordova He was an exceedingly bright pu- pil and graduated as valedictorian of his class last spring. He was all so a member of the schools basket ball team, one of the staff of the Northern light, school paper, and member of the Torch Honor So- ciety. It is said he was one of the most expert typists in the Cordova high school.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

A wild mountain goat held cap tive in Anchorage for some time. las to be freed, according to ad- vice given by Jack O'Conner, game warden. He said it was against the law to keep a goat in captivity, anl that it would die if kept in such surroundings. The captors, Harry Saindon and Milton Mulligan. had planned to loan him to the Palmer fair for an exhibit if allowed to keep him.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Completing what is declared to be the first summer trip ever made by a women over the trying trail from Kobe, on the Alaska, Railroad to Bonnefield and return. Mrs. James Youros has returned to Fair banks with her husband, whom she went to visit at his prospecting camp. She left Fairbanks by train for Kobe, made the long grueling hike on foot over the niggerheads and swampy stretch of miles, talk Ing three days each way, and camp ing out and "siwashing" 1t each night. She forded the swollen wa ters of the Taklanika and the oklet going and coming, and returned in company with her husband.
 ''I wore out pair of heavy boots on that trip, and the last mile was the longest mile in the world, ]" says Mrs. Vouros, "but it was worth it just to see Jimmy"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28
ALL ALASKA REVIEW

George W. Albrecht was recently appointed to the position of pol ice judge of Fairbanks. He relieves Miss. Grace Fisher who has been performing the duties of municipal magistrate, in addition to the duties of city clerk, which position she still. retains. Judge Albrecht, pion- ee lawyer in the territory, was Un- ited States commissioner for the Fairbanks precinct many years. As city magistrate. he will be compen- sated by the fees of the office The fees will be the same as those all lowed United States commissioners Tn criminal cases.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Many years ago a pet seal at Hope which followed it's master ar ound for three years. fell from a bridge and drowned. Last week in Seward duck was drowned! One of the little fellows in Arcade Park could not figure how to get out of the fountain, regardless that a board walk was available, so swan around until it became exhausted When found the little fellow was floating on it's side
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Taking motion pictures of a band of mountain sheep with a massive ram six feet from the camera, was the interesting experience of a group of eastern picture makers, guided by Henry Bayden, of the Shushanna. The ram. being of tne tribe wanted to know, it appeared, just what was going on and as the camera began to grind out photo graphs of a band of 150 sheep. ne deliberately ambled toward the photographer, giving the film a siX-foot closeup before he came to halt.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Climbing the "cat' trail from Mile to the bunkhouse cabin of the Lost Lake area, near Seward, a distance of about 31a miles, and doing it in 10 minutes, was the thrill ride taken recently by Mir and Mrs. c. ". Shuster on their motorcycle Some of the grade IS estimated at a 45 degree angle, while curves and occasional in clines had to be taken at lightning speed Using a little care in the de- scent it required 14 minutes to regain the highway.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

August 19 was Luke Winters lucky day. In the morning he breathed the fresh, pure air of a cloudless Cordova day the first in several weeks He had been con- fined in the federal pail there for a recent overenthusiastic celebra- tion. In the evening he decided to see the show at the Empress. It was bank night and when the drawing took place after the per formance Luke's number came out of the wire cage on the stage. He won $50.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Joe Hill. a well known prospec- tor, has found a hitherto unknown deposit of chrome ore on Baranof island behind Silver Bay, two miles of ore being found by the prospec- tor. It assays high and has little magnetic iron in it.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

The weather bureau at Fair banks has announced that the con-I tract for weather data flights at high attitudes has been awarded to Harold Gillian. The flights are to be made next winter. The plane will be equipped for flying at a maximum of 16.5OO feet.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

For the construction of the Post office Building, at Nome, only one bid was submitted to the Depart ment of the Treasury. when tenders were opened August IT.
 The sole bid was submitted by the Macdonald Construction Com pany of St. Louis, Mo. It's figure was $4S9.229. The Macdonald Con struction Company erected the Fed eral Building in Fairbanks
 Shipment of butter and eggs from Matanuska valley will start within a month, according to C. C. Deal manager of the Matanuska creamery. He stated that the first shipments will be sent to Anchor age. Later they will be extended along the line of the Alaska rail- road The dairy products will come partly from the Matanuska pro ject and the remainder from other settlers in the valley.
 The schooner c. S. Holmes repor- ted to Barrow on August 23. that high winds are driving the ice pack in. The Holmes reported that the smaller vessels of the Pedersen Ira ding company, which go as far east as Herschel island. are unable to reach it and are held fast in the ice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Natives have reported at Bar row the finding of a dressed beef with crates of fruit and tins of gasoline washed ashore along the coast. but no wreckage from a ship could be found.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Gasoline that dripped into the ear of Stan Millich at the Lucky Shot mine, brought him to An chorage last week for treatment. Millich hurried in by Star Airways after the ear became painful. He was working beneath an automobile when the gasoline drained into the ear.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Paddy Mulcahey, 50 years of age and single, old time resident of RU- by and vicinity, was drowned four miles above Ruby recently. Null cahey was in a small boat, and is said to have been carried beneath the waters immediately. The body was not. recovered.
 He had owned and operated a
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

George Trant, so year old resi- dent of Manley Hot Springs was drowned recently while taking wood to his cabin by boat
 He gathered all his wood at a place across a stream from his ca bin. The body was found in six feet of water, a mile and a half below the springs.
 Blood had congealed on th5 mans face. He had evidently bled profusely How he died is not known. It is generally believed he suffered heart attack and fell out If the boat
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Ted Huffman, president of the Alaska Airmotives at Fairbanks, en- ioyed, a recent nights showing at the Empress theatre in Fairbanks of the motion picture, Ceiling ze- TO-" The plane in which James Gag ney, the star, was shown as pilot ing in a series of stunt maneuvers, was prepared by MT. Hufman.- He spent a week working on the ship so that it would be adapted for flying up-side-down. The plane was actually piloted by Paul Mantz.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

It is reported that ten tons of perishables were lost at Cordova. the strikers refusing to handle the cargo They were destined for Ko- diak and Seldovia
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Fiddlers between the ages of 50 and 1O1 years of age are invited tr participate in the Old Fiddlers' con- test which will be sponsored by the Tanana Valley Fair Association. The fiddlers will play only old-time pieces. The final competition will be held just before the big dance which. will wind up the three-day fair, Saturday, August 29.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Water for Seldoyia before winter is virtually assured, taxpayers vot- ing 97 to 5 in favor of the assump tion of a bonded indebtedness not to exceed ten thousand dollars.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

It is estimated that somewhere in the neighborhood of sixty col onists at Palmer are now driving their own cars.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

A broken pop bottle used on the head Of Oscar G. Culberhouse of Juneau was the means of sending him to the hospital and c. F. Vas ser to jail on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. The fight occurred when the two men got to discussing the merits of Joe Louis, and the argument was prolonged until both parties evidently got peeYed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1936-08-28

Fishermen at Teikhel report that the fish have gone on a fruit diet. Last week while fishing, after using salmon eggs, flys, spinners and what have you. with no result they tried some of the ripe wild cur rants and caught so many fish they became tired and had to quit.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-02-12
CREDIT MEETINGS
HAVE BIG CROWDS
Production Associations Attract Many
More i'm Bad Weather Than
One Year Ago

Columbia, s. c.. Feb. 12.-(AP)--
The annual meetings of 8S production
credit associations in North Carolina,
South Carolina, Georgia and Florida,
held in January, were attended by
total of 24,038 farmers, according to
figures given out by Ernest Graham
president of the Production Credit
Coedit Corporation of Columbia.
There are 95 associations in the
four states comprising the third Farm
Credit Administration district, Mr..
Graham said, but eight of these are
located in citrus and vegetable areas
and their annual meetings are held
later in the year. The 95 associations
in the district have O. total member
Ship of 47,250 farmers.
Notwithstanding the fact that the
weather was much worse this January
than in January a year ago, the at
tendance this year showed an increase
Of nearly 5000 over last year when a
total Of 1882 attended the meetings.