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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

"ohA I hope sol I hope sol" cried the nurse. Her voice was Q prayer. ~You know we have less than half c box of serum lefte" The doctor nodded very slowly.
 Suddenly the nurses iron con- trol began to waver. Half step toward the doctor she took, and then:
 "why can't they have e hospltM up here9" she. cried wildly. Why won't they listen to you? All these terrible accidents to the lumber jacks-r can stand thatl But these childroh--I can't sand itl I can't stand their eSesl They keep looking at me, and their eyes say, Can't you help me? Can't you do something?' I can't do anythingl can't stop the painl I can't help them to breathel We have nothing to work with ."
 The doctors quick voice was an- gry and icy all at once.
 "Katherinei" He glared coldly at the. nurse. Her struggle to re- gain control of herself was visible.
 "Go back to the childrenl" said Dr. Luke sharply.
 Nurse Kennedy turned obediently and went back into the church, her shoulders squaring as she advanced.
 Beside the bed that was now empty sat Mary Mackenzie, weep ing softly. Nurse Kennedy ap- proached, and looked down ct her with some of the doctors own steCly coldneSs,
 stop that bawlingl" she snapped. If you can't control yourself, what good can you do these children?" The ghost of Q grim smile flickered over the doc- tors face as he observed this little tableau. Then, wrapping Q muf- fer and the fur coat collar about his throat. he too stepped out into his waiting sleigh.
 It was Q short trip. but bitterly cold battle against the drifts to get to Mike Scanlon's boarding house. Wading through drifts above the tops of his arctics, Dr. Luke entered the house and rushed to the room where Mike sat by Q table, his legs still in casts. Mike was leaning forward sternly, ear- phones over his ears, toward Q table where lay tumble of radio parts and instruments.
 Any luck, MikeS" snapped the doctor, not even stopping to remove fur coat and scarf as he entered the room.
 Mike shook his head. "rf I only knew more about this thing" he complained desperately. T only got 1t all together this morning. ] don't even know if its oil here
 
 "You've GOT to get somebody, Mikel" breathed the doctor. you've GOT tol"
 "Co, co. CQ,-any amateur, es- pecially Montreal-conie in, pleasel An. emergency! co, co, CQ,-call- Ing any amateur :" Mikes voice oroned. Five minutes went by, Ten. Mike looked appealing at Dr. Luke.
 "do onl Keep 1t upl You've got to get somebody" pr. Luke's voice was insistent. 'Those children, up there Rt the church .." ! tTo Be Contlnued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

of the barren room, the children tossed and fretted under the visita- ton they could not understand. Some of the wooden pews had been showed together to make beds. Wooden cots, as many as could be hastily gathered, stood in' rows. Several mattresses lay on the bare floor, It had not even been possible to get enough beds. The whole church from chancel rail to door was pitifully crowded with the im- promptu beds.
 As cases began to appear in the town itself, Constable Jim Ogdens little daughter, Laura, was one Of the first to show signs of the dis case. Leaving hurried instructions as to the care of the other chil- dren, pr. Luke himself took Laura to the hospital.
 Outside the door of the church In the snow stood 6 knot of anx- ious women whose children lay within. All too often, Nurse Ken nedy would have to come out and whisper to one of them tidings of which some instinct had fore- warned heE
 Entering the hospital with little Laura, pr. Luke was surprised to see 0 new figure seated at the head of a cot, assisting the weary Nurse Kennedy.e As soon as Q place had been found for the constable's Laura, Dr. Luke strode to the bed- side where sat the new nurse. As he approached, he heard the words, q. and the way I do is just pretend. I just pretend I'm not here at all that I'm in Mont- real, just having the finest time in the world with al lthe toys and the other little girls there ."
 It was Mary Mackenzie. AS he knelt to administer treatment to the suffering youngster, pr. Luke asked, in matter -of-fact tone but with iron in his voice: "When did you come in here?"
 Mary was Q little overawed by the stern voice. "Just this morning, she admitted. "Nurse--tlurse said she needed . little help. I thought would do what I could"
 Did you ask your father?" pur- sued the doctor relentlessly, never looking at her as he adjusted the hypodermic needle.
 "Yes," breathed Mary, Q little dc. flantly.
 The doctor rose abruptly, and made Q sign to Father Bonel, who understood only too well. Ho set down the armload of stovewood he was carrying, and began to don his vestfnents. Mary, seeing the movement knew what 1t meant. Sho began to cry softly.
 pr. Luke made his way doggedly among the improvised beds, stop ping to stroke Q brow here, pat a hand, or give word of reassur- ance. Suddenly, at sight of e famil- far figure beckoning from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

with the assistance of this bureau, the problem was solved.
 New Equipment
 Tho other major development of the year in motor transport activi- ties was the purchase and installa- ton of Bi three-ton motor trucks for use by permanent, fully-equipped, motorized floating gangs in connec. ton with . reorganization Of track maintenance forces. Other railroads have made experiments in the use of highway equipment as truck maintenance auxiliary, but never on such q large scale or with such thoroughneBs of organization. On the New Haven, the new trucks supplement 70 trucks already in use in connection with bridge and building and water service work. Through the use Of the trucks, minimum time is required in getting the men, tools and materials to and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
The Country Doctor
  '" "s D~edv PsIapn. June m1S MTapas
The storx Thus Far

DR. JOHN LUKE country doctor In the little north woods settlement of MOOsetown, receives an emergency call to the lumber mill when MiAE sCANLAN, lumbqrman, is crushed under fallen IOg.
 Mike has close call, but the doctor and NURSE KENNEDY save him. With both legs m casts Mike ls derarts taking the of lumbermen south Tor tne winter.
 pr. Luke and his efficient assistant Nurse Ken- nedy see the boat off. As 1t is about 70 sai NaaC Kss:uie. lumber company manager, appears. MARY, his daughter is on the boat Mackenzie forces her 70 return hOme .., U
 ASA WYATT, father of seven, comes with an urgent call for Dr. Luke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
WPASPONSORING DRAMATIC UNITS
Governor to Attend Hart- ford Opening Elm City
 Cast Clicks

With Ernest Truex's late Broad way comedy smash hit, "Whistling Tn the Dark, starting, its second week ct the Lincoln theater iri New Haven today, the federal theater project in Connecticut showed signs of getting under full headway with announcements from state director Gertrude DonDero that two more dramatic units are about to open In this state, and that Q supervisor has been signed to head the vaudeville unit which will give employment to famous vaudevillians and tour the states in stitutlons.
 On Monday evening, March 3, Governor Cross and Q brilliant array of celebrities-federal state and local--will attend the premiere of Barbara Frietchie", the delightful Civil war romance, to be staged at the State theater, Hartford, by Con- necticut two, second unit of the statewide federal theater project.
 A week later, on March 9, the Park theater in Bridgeport long idle, will open It's doors to Connecticut three, which will present . novelty program, Cecil Spooner and her stock company in "The Shannons of Broadway" and Q number of vaudeville acts which will inter- sper:, the dramatic production.
 Homer B. Mason of Westport, who with q partner was one of the first American entertainers to play Q command performance before the l:.te King George and Queen Mary of England, and who was the late President Woodrow Wilson's favor ite comedian, will be state super visor of the vaudeville unit under the state director, 1t has been an- nounc.d L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

church vestibule, he quickened his pace and stepped into the vestibule, closing the door after him. It was Jerry, the Moosetown telegraph operator.
 well, Jerry?" he asked anxious ly.
 "The wires ain't just broke, Doc. they're down, both the telephone lines and the telegraph l don't know how far, probably milesl The blizzard's been gettin' worsel"
 "When 2" There was no need for further question. Worry clouded the doctors face.
 T amt goin' to lie to you, Doc, don't know when. Mebbe days, mebbe weeks. You kin guess aS well as I kin. I can't even phone North Bayl"
 The doctor, his face drawn, was thinking aloud. Even If we got word out, nobody could get in here for week, anyway, l guess. Frightening Q bit he turned to Jer- ry with, "All right. Thank you. Il anything at all turns up, let me know right away"
 T know, Doc. l will" promised Jerry, and braced himself o re. turn into the flying snow.
 The door had scarcely slammed behind him when Q white-faced Nurse Kennedy, frayed by sleepless days and nights, appeared in the vestibule.
 "Wasn't that the telegraph oper. ator2" she demanded. "What did he say?"
 Dr. Luke took Q quick grip or himself. Looks better" he liet bravely. ought to be able. tt get Q message through in day oi two. finAybe tomorrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
NewHaven Road May
 Realize Huge Saving
Economies of Over $lOO,OOO to Result From New
 Motor Operation PIan-Trucks Time Savers

Annual savings estimated at Ai00,O00 to S200,000 are expected from extension and refining Of mos tor operations on the part of the New Haven Railroad during the past year. The railroad. one of the pion- cers in rail.hlghway coordination and one Of the largest bus and truck operators in the country, in 1895 in- augurated @ unified system Of hand- ling automotiye stores and the use of motor trucks for the tranSporta. ton of track gangs. These innova- tons are expected to result in econ- otnies of the extent named
 Consolidation
 Unincatlon and consolidation Of the stores handling was 0 consid- erable job, since 1t involved oil Of the New Haven's various sub- salaries which operate trucks and buSseg, including the New England Transportation Company, the Con- nbcticut Company, the Springfield Street Railway Company, and Sev- eral smaller companies.
 The motor transport activities Of these various companies grew to such proportions 10 rapidly that t was necessary to set lip stores or- ganlzations and stores accounting Systems on an individual basis to start with in order to meet the vary- iiig needs Of the different companies. Coordination of facilities was prac- ticcd to some extent as, for exaf1' pie, in the garaging of New Eng. land Transportation Company equipment in Connecticut Company facilities throughout Connecticut. Tho need of q uniform stores gyS' tenn became apparent, however.
 ft was not a simple matter to eS" tablIsh such . system iii view Of the varying operating conditions and the coinplexIty and extent Of opera tions. The railroad, however, has Diaintained an efficient and expcri' ef1ced research ana statistical bu. Keeu for scffie years, accustomed to niaking studies q this kind, and,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

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 But now from many isolated cabins, and from the fringeS of Moosetown itself came red.faced, frantic men with steaming horses or even dog-sleds, imploring Dr. Luke to "come quick"
 In his own sleigh If roads permit ted, or on the dog-sledges of the farmers or loggers, Dr. Luke went wearily for lS, 20 hours Q day to the cabins.
 Always he found there the same terrible story. A young child, or sev- eral of them, gasping on tousled bed, lips blue, the little body shak- en by agonizing coughs. The sim- pie parents of the backwoods stood
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

W4A8G AyAAS%Ae
 But there was always plenty Tor shc country doctor to do. He called regularly at Mike Scanlan's board- inRhouse, where Mike fretted as the ahattered legs slowly mended, and tinkered with on amateur short-' wave radio set he was gradually as- nernblinR, There were fewer acci- donts. now that logging was sus- I,ended. but m unusually severe winter brought plenty of sickness, and there were always-babies.
 The cold deepened, and Q series of biizzards climaxed in one that threatened to shut of Moosetown from tho outside world completely, drifting the struggling roads to the point where even pr. Lukes sleigh was an undependable vehicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
LIFT LIMITATION ON
 INSURED MORTGAGES

Endicott, N. r., Feb. 27.-Beoause of satisfactory experience in the handling of business under the fed- eral housing administrat tons single mortgage system, the Endicott Trust O., through its board of directors, revoked 0 regulation which had placed Q limit of $5,000 on the amount of any insured mortgage 1t would extend to property owners. The single mortgage system pro- vides that the federal housing ad- ministration will insure mortgages made by private lending institutions up to $i6,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

dumbly waiting for the doctor to come, helpless in the face of what they did not understand. Often the doctor would And Q child in the last stages of diphtheria In the same bed with not-yct-affected brothers and sisters.
 His supply of antitoxin, used ui- sparingly, grew smaller. Without the help of Father Bonel, Dr. Luke could never have stood the strain. It was Father Bonel, parish priest, who suggested that the little, bare, church of Moosetown be converted temporarily into an isolation hos- pital.
 There, where bright chrornos of the saints looked down from above the tin lamps that marked the Sta tons Of the Cross along the sides
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FILA INSPECTIONS
 SATISFY BANKERS

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 26.--The directors of the Bankers Trust Go. of this city have passed resolution authorizing officials of this institu. ton to accept without inspection or investigation any home mortgage loan originating In the state of Iowa and insured by the federal housing administra ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

It was then that diphtheria struck. Beginning with Q single case in the large family of La Croix, the half. farmer, half-trappcr whose cabin stood isolated nine miles out in the heavy bush, it spread rapidly. Not only all La Croix's large brood came down with at before the doctors precautions could have effect, but then he learned with horror that the La Croix children had attended Q church supper to which half the children of the copmunity had come. The parents had thought 1t was Just croup, and neglected to call the doctor until 1t was too late. Three of the La Croix children died, and tho other two barely pulled through.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
RULES AND EXPLANATION OF LLOYD-COLORED GLASS
 CONTEST

Each day for four days The Democrat will print . scene from "The Milky Way" as seen through Marold Lloyd's glasses. The same scene will appear In both lenses each day, but there will Do differ ences in the details. Thus, an article Of clothing may be Q differ cnt color In the two lenses, or may be missing entirely.
 Contestants must clip the pair Of glasses each day, and mount it as attractively as possible, list- ing below it the differences In the scene which they find in the two lenses. This procedure must be followed with each of the four pairs of glasses printed.
 When contestants have all four, prepare as attractlvely as possible for entry, and with all differences
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
SUFFERS FRACTURED
 ANKLE IN ACCIDENT

Struck by Q car operated by Louis Liakos of Oakville, Eugene Rosato, ie, of i25 Hillcrest avenue, sustain ed 0 fracture of the left ankle. The youth was brought to St. Mary's hospital by Arthur Hickox of Wa tertown. The accident occurred in Rockville on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
CHAPTER HI

rt vas a bow at the Asa Wyatts The editor of the North Bav Weekly Tribune less than astonished at news of the birth of another Wyatt heir when Asa called aut,irn in row that Wyatt had made just such call
 Then winter closed in Moosetown and there set m the quiet uneventu routine of the frozen days following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
PARKERS PAY

Fines of $i were paid by several drivers who parked their cars ct Q sharp angie on the east side of Ex- change place as police renewed ef- forts yesterday to stop parking vio- lations. one driver pointed out that there are no signs prohibiting the parking of cars at an angle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

from the site of work; losses of thousands of man-hours due to train interference with gang and material transportation have been eliminated; and work train service and expense have been materially decreased with an increase in the fexibility of gang operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

In each listed, they should mall them. together with their own names and addresses, to the "LlOyd- COored Glasses Contest" in care of The Democrat To be eligible for . prize. the entries must include all four together, and must be In the hands oe the judges no later than Saturday, Feb. goth at n o'clock A. M..
 First prize will % to the most
 :tractively prepared set of four seen ! In which all differences have been, correctly noted. At tractlveness of the entry will be the deciding factor where all differences are correctly marked. DO not sent in individual scenes; wait till you have all four and then submit them oil together. Bc sure your name and address are on your entry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Industrial production in Germany is making new high records.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Unemployment in Trinidad has been reduced by public works ace tivities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
This DOesn t Look Right!

Sure, There's Some thing Wrong Herel And Tt's Up To You To Find Out Whatl
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
DOYLE Civ N
D. D.C..P0ST

Robert E. Doyle, jr., son of
former Police Captain Doyle, has
been selected to be chief assistant
to John A. Marshall. executive
director of the District Unemploy-
ment Compensation Insurance
Board.
John L. Bischoff, stepson Of
Representative Tilman B. Parks,
of Arkansas, is to be made
assistant attorney of the board,
while Thomas S. Jackson will
serve as chief field examiner
and Roy Karl Won Lewinski and
Winston R. Renshaw are to be
named field examiners.
Others to be placed in key posi-
tions with the board include
Virginia A. Noble, secretary;
Frances S. Tucker, cashier; Helen
K. Keane, stenographer, and
Jamie Thomas, file clerk.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
THIEVES STEAL
POLICE CAR

SILVER SPRING, Md, March
1.-two Montgomery county po-
licemen have red faces today and
it's going to be very hard with
the thieves who caused the min
ions of the law all this chagrin,
if they are caught.
Corp. Harry MerSon and Po-
liceman J. w. Ward, assigned to
the B e t h e S d a sub-station, an
swered an accident call in mo.
g." a brandlnew sedan cruiser,
equipped with radio and tear
gas. They parked it in front of
the home of DR.. w. o. Huff at
1928 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda,
while two youths who had been
injured in the accident were be-
ing treated.
The policemen n, their work
ended, went to the curb. where
they had left the car. It was
gone. A few minutes later,
WPDW, Washington's police ra-
dio. broadcast a lookout for the
automobile, but it had not been
recovered today. Other police
went to the physicians and drove
the pair back to their station
house,
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
MARSH TRAPS
BOY, MEN

Billy Markland. with all the
curiosity of his II years and i'm
bued with the spirit of adven-
ture, strolled out of his home at
2705 Twelfth St. N. E.. yesterday
and into a marsh in the rear Of
the 1900 block of Irving st. N. E.
He was mired up to his waist
before residents of the neighbor-
hood became aware of his plight.
They sent calls to police and
Patrolmen C. B. Kimball and w.
j. King were dispatched to the
scene in radio patrol car.
The scout car promptly begged
down in the marsh. Firemen of
No. II Engine Company were
ordered out. Three firemen, wear
ing rubber boots, also begged
down. All of them, meaning
Billy, the policemen, the fire,
men and the police automobile,
were pulled out by other firemen
who threw them ropes.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
FUNDS
CUT S358,0OO

Request of the District CommiS-
sioners for an appropriation of
$608,000 to carry the local relief
program through the remainder
of this fiscal year, which ends
June 80. has been slashed by the
Budget Bureau to $250,000.
Informed of the cut, CommiS-
sioner George E. Allen called a
special meeting of the Board of
Public Welfare for Monday to de-
eide whether the relief organiza-
tion must drop some 1000 cases
or reduce payments to the entire
9,100 cases now carried on the
rolls.
1t was estimated by Director FL
wood Street, of the Welfare Board
that an appropriation less than
100000 would carry only the
1000 unemployables through the
remainder of this fiscal year. It
is planned to transfer from 1000
to 1900 of the relief cases to the
old age assistance program by
July l.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
PLAN FOR MORE
Fairgrounds

Expansion of playground space
in the five-year building program
planned by the Board of Educa-
tion was Endorsed yesterday at a
meeting of the finance committee.
DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superin-
tendent of schools, was instructed
to formulate a detailed program
for the purchase of land for play
grounds adjacent to the older
school buildings.
The committee was informed
that of the 1913 elementary schools,
88 have less than so square feet
of play space per pupil and "a
have less than 20 square feet. -Four
Junior high schools and six senior
high schools. it was pointed out,
have less than so square feet.
DR.. Ballou told the committee
the minimum should be establish
ed at so square feet of play space
per pupil.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
GRADY TO QUIT
TRADE POST

Henry F. Grady, chief of the
State Departments trade agree
ments division, announced last
night that he will return to the
University of California as dean
of the college of commerce on
July l.
Mr.. Grady stated he came to the
State Department to assist in or
ganizing the trade agreements
program on one years leave of
absence and his time was extended
by the university while he was in
the midst of negotiations on some
important pacts.
Working under supervision of
Secretary of State Hull and Assist
ant Secretary Sayre, Mr.. Grady
has had active charge of drafting
Ill trade treaties with foreign
nations.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
REPORT
W|DEGAINS
International News Service

Widespread improvement in
banking activity was reflected to-
day in the Federal Reserve
Boards quarterly bank call report.
Deposits in the 6,387 Federal
Reserve member banks on Jan,
uary were 38,454 million dollars,
a gain of more than 4.6O0 millions
in a year.
Loans and investments totaling
approximately 10000 m illion
were about 1000 millions higher
than in January, 1884.
Federal Government obligations
held by the member banks in
creased more than 500 millions
during the past year. Total Gov
ernment bond and security hold
ings were reported as 10000 mil.
lions, which does not include the
TreaSury's 1850 millions financ'
ing recently completed.
Total loans outstanding to
brokers and dealers in New York
were 1,046 million dollars com.
pared with 843 million dollars the
year previous.
Only a slight rise was reported
on real estate loans, while loans
on farm land showed a small drop
during the past year.
The Washington times., 1936-03-14
M'CARL TO AID
BYRDGR0UP

Comptroller General John R.
McCarl may be named as a spe-
cial adviser to the special Sen
ate committee appointed to pro-
pose consultations in Govern
ment agencies.
Senator Harry Flood Byrd
CD of Virginia, chairman Of the
committee. said he had presented
McCarls name to his group, sug-
gesting that the Comptroller
General is thoroughly familiar
with all Government agencies,
their functions and operations.
1t was also disclosed by Sena-
tor Byrd that he has discussed
the job facing his committee
with President Roosevelt, and
that the Chief Executive ex,
pressed deep interest in the
study.