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them take Shep away from him. that's all!
Look, Johnny" the voice came back to him
now as clearly as if his uncle were saying it all
over again. Aunt Sue and like Shep and we
wish we could let you keep him. But we can't,
son. You see, I've been out of work long time
and Shops big dog. We're having struggle
buying food for ourselves and you. Johnny.
without having to worry about feeding an inn
mense fellow like Shep. You understand what
I'm trying to tell you don't you, Johnny?"
''Ill talk to him, Uncle Jack" Johnny had
replied hopefully. He won't eat so much then.
Or I'll tell you what Uncle Jack" the boys
eyes frightened momentarily, 'I1l give him
some of my food Will that be all right?"
For second or two Johnny thought Uncle
Jack was going to say yes. but then his uncle's
Evening star., 1936-09-06

for anyone who was running away. That was
because Staffordsville was now what was
that big word grown-ups called it? ;. pen
peninsula, that was it! Yes, Stafordsville was
near the end of a peninsula, with only one road
running down the long, thin finger of land.
When he and Shep reached the ferry the man
would have to let them on because he had a
nickel :. f. nickel he had earned doing an er-
rand for Mrs Smithers next door, And once he
and Shep were way across the wide river, Uncle
Jack and Aunt Sue would never be able to find
them And they'd be sorry he had gone, and
they'd know why he had gone too.
At last! There were the lights of the town
blinking ahead Johnny's breath came little
faster and he found it less difficult to keep up
Evening star., 1936-09-06

1t was scary all right. going through these
woods - but he'd be brave. It'd be safe soon as
they reached town. He wouldn't be scared any
more then. And Shep wouldn't have to worry
about going to the dog farm.
Aunt Sue and Uncle Jack weren't really
mean, of course. They just didn't understand
that was all. They didn't understand that you
can't just take a fella's dog from him and send
it off to farm. Farm? He wasn't so sure about
that, either. Didn't like the way Uncle Jack had
said that word. Maybe it wasn't a farm at all
Johnny swallowed the funny sort of lump
that rose in his throat and patted Shops big
body with his free hand. No, he wouldn't let
Evening star., 1936-09-06

ward town 1t was very quiet There were no
stars in the sky, and no moon. An owl hooted
occasionally, sending quivers chasing down
.Iohnnys spine, and from the distance came the
sound of boat whistle as the ferry slipped
from its pier. As if he knew that the ferry was
their objective, Shep quickened his pace
Johnny fastened his hand more tightly into
big Shops coat and, looking neither to right nor
left, hurried along at the dog side
Running away from home was even worse
than Johnny had thought it would be- But he'd
see it through, somehow. He'd have to, for it
was up to him to save Shep from the dog farm
Evening star., 1936-09-06

A 9TH one chubby hand Johnny
M Peters clung to Shops woolly coat
Wv as they made their way along the
dark, wOOdsy path that led to-
Evening star., 1936-09-06
by WALTER RQ

Johnny had to buy the ferry ticket. The ma
seemed to hesitate about selling him ticket \
asked if someone were with him. Johnny
heart pounded inside him but he someho|
found voice enough to reply that his uncle WI
meeting him on the other side. "And beside
Mister" he offered as evidence, "Shep's wit
me. Look how big he is. He can take care
me-"
The man peered out of his coop and smile
Eyes, guess he's a big enough dog to take ca
of you all right till you get over" he said, al
gave Johnny a red ticket Shep at his sid
Johnny walked over the big plank onto
boat.
There weren't many people on the boat,
he was glad He didn't want people looking
him and guessing that he was running an
and sending word back to Uncle Jack where
and Shep we're. If Uncle Jack found him a
Shep. He forced the thought out of his mi
and made himself even smaller than he rea
was, by crouching in the shadow of far cor
of the ferry boat.
Suddenly he felt the boat throb. He look
out at the water as it churned and changed frd
inky-black to color that looked somethi
like the top of glass of cream soda pop. I
whistle blew. The boat moved.
He watched the pier slip away and the wa
get all black again. 1t made him afraid, looki
at it. But then the feel of Shops crinkly, wi
hair in his hand made him brave again.
mustn't be afraid He was doing this for She|
And, anyway, if anything did happen to Il
boat they'd be all right. They both could swirl
Shep was better swimmer than he becall
he was only little boy, and Shep was b
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01
BUD 1ENORX

IN olden days, or thereabouts, the flower of youth
met in the shadow of high Olympus to vie TOR
supremacy in the field of sport.
That ancient affair has come to be celebrated
every four years like election, and is booked
right now in A D. 1896 for another showing
Already the blooming kids are at the training
tables, watching and weighing.
4 X
When geek meets geek at an Olympiad both
must be in prime condition.
And yet when they go out for that serious COM
petition of making living few years later,
they'll start right in getting physically fat.
X X
Take good look at the next odd formation you
see waddling around the business world; one of
those guys with physique like short sack of
spuds.
Like as not he was athlete. But now he
takes his setting-up exercises setting down. and
makes no attempt whatever at girth control
X
His vest advances and his coat retreats His
pants fall about his feet like autumn leaves
All in all, he looks like monument going some
place to be unveiled.
If the blossom of manhood expects to retain its
useful appearance it better start to cultivate trim
limbs and barren waist
Copyright
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01
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Escape
By John Richard Finch

APING holes in the green scum OF the staghah'
~ river left trail where the paddles OF the
two men kneeling in the canoe dipped into the
water, and a narrow lane marked the pathway cut
by the sharp barnacled bow Sweat streamed from
their bodies, glstening their deepy-tanned
faces and bare arms as the scorchlng troplc sun
sent earthWard its mercess burning rays Inc
smell of damp soil and the lush green f1ora which
tangled along the bank, blended with the dank
odor of the river. Silent, immutable, unt1rlng, the
men dipped their paddles, sending the canoe
swiftly forward. High overhead, where the steep
. mountains sent Weirdly-formed fingers OF rock
high into the torrid sky, condor screeched in
protest-or in warning
Another hour should bring us to the sea,
Francois observed the man in the bow
There was no answer from his companion Fran
co.'s had been thinking of Devils Isand-fever IN
tested Jungle = heat. Both were heavily
bearded, their clothes in rags, their faces drawn
from hardship their eyes glazed from the fierce
white fire" of the sun.
After several moments of silence the man IN
the stern ceased to paddle. "Soon we shall return
to France, Andre. We shall see Jean and Yvonne,
and Mamma Pierre"
"And we shall have attic in Montmarte and
paint again No?' The enthusiasm died in his eyes,
"Perhaps," Andre whispered.
Francois caught the whisper and resumed pad
ding in silence.
BOUT mid-afternoon they glimpsed the blue
- Atlantic. An uncomfortable elation gripped
them. The coast after two months of green hell!
Wildly the two men shouted and waved their
paddles in the air. Safety-escape was theirs! with
savage Joy they resumed their padding, cutting
the water fiercely with their scum-covered paddles
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

Inev pegan to sing the GREATNESS heat was Tor
gotten The coast lay before them-cool, inviting
Suddenly the sound of motor froze them slmu
taneouslv into statues. A strange change came
over the men, Fear chilled their heated blood eaV-
ing them gray beneath their tan. Just ahead
nower boat bore down upon them. From the stern
flew the tri-color of France. They could recognize
the Guianese colonial emblem at the bow.
"a police boat" Francois whispered hoarsely
Both mems thoughts raced back to Devils Is
land All the horrors of the penal colony flashed
through their minds. Living leath in tropical
Jungle!
THE police boat was bearing down upon them
! rapidly A gendarnae hailed the two men, cover
ine them with a rifle. In another moment the motor
boat gided alongside
} "Put up YOUR hands. In the name of the Republic
of France place you under arrest as escaped con-
victs" the man called
Andre and Francois exchanged glances. Francois
shrugged
A French officer came along the deck and lean
ing over the rail gazed searchingy into their faces
"Reve Vernet! So you got through! Amazing.
And did you find the emeralds, too? For a moment
7 thought we had run down Louberge and
Monette."
Andre spoke
mo, Captain The emeralds in the mountains
proved worthless quartz. Our expedition
failed AS for Louberge and Monette - they are
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

lean well the leap years believe it or not.
Leap Year doesn't mean thing to me, de-
clares Barbara Dunbar, Spokane dancer, VINO DIS
plays her talents at the beautiful Roundup Room
in that city and also is frequently seen at the kalua
Club in San Francisco and the Club Victor IN
Seattle.
I've never yet had to do the Wooing, says Bar
bara But if ever do see a man want, Ill go oul
to get him. And l won't be particular whether It's
Leap Year or not. What does the calendar have TO
do with love. anyhow
A ND Barbara, whose twinkling toes nave traced
- intricate figures across the floors OF many
night clubs is not fooled by the old-tashloned Idea
that it is mans world She believes like the aver
age modern girl, that woman can do nearly any
thing man can do-propose if necessary
Barbara Dunbar laughs gayly about the Leap
Year tradition and wise cracks: Where there's
wooer there's way-and it doesn't matter much
whether the wooer is man or girl But down in
her heart she knows that the man is going to do the
wooing-if she has to make him do it
Of course she'll never have to-
But skip from Barbara to another generation
= to Mrs Beatrice Farmer, Seattle business
woman who thinks that Leap Year is gag that
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

kinds he says "The kind that's always plentiful
is mean and stringy and my people would just as
soon starve as eat one. Mostly. these measly vans
is saved for seed The other kind we got is as
plump and toothsome politicians fingers and
we get sprinklin' of them. When we get a Cd.
sized sprnklin' we have prosperity, and we all ct
fat Every of them good vans is et let me tell
you."
Why says |, don't you save crop of good
ones for seed? If you did. you'd be gettin nothin
but them in year or So
oh says he, I'VE all know that Our best
minds has been phiosophizin along them lines for
centuries. But somehow, when a Teller finds good
yam he always eats it, and only the measly ones
get planted. We got hope and prophecy that
some day all the yams that come up will be good
ones, and then there'll be plenty to eat and
plant too That might really happen some dav :"
says the king wistful-like 10
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

past generations
it is merely another
amusing tradition,
accepted with a
chuckle and put to
extrem ely little
practical use.
Why ? Northwest
women representing
three generations
supply the answer:
if a woman wants a
man she gets him,
whether it's Leap
Year or not
And any woman
will tell you tn at
nothing is truer
than the biological
paradox that a man
runs after a woman
until she decides to
catch him and
that goes for the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

he couldn't digest EN-
at his age.
Bein' passably in
terested in the theory
of government, | asts
him how his people
was a-weatherin' the
depression. oh he
says. we're a-starv-
ing again this year,
but we look to see a
boom in a couple of
mont his. 1t all de-
pends on the yams. "
wv h a t kind of
yams 90 says |.
w e g o t t w 0
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01

dead We found their mutilated bodies on the river
bank two days ago. The natives spoke of mad
white man in motor boat who went away toward
the sea- When we heard your motor for an un-
pleasant moment we thought it might be this man
returning 1t was a strange feeling.
$50 he killed the convicts? Well then gentle
men, the episode is closed We found the madman
hanging from piling at the jettv this morning
his motor boat moored alongside the q'taa he was
a trader from Paramaribo. Insane. You Will nave
pretty story to tell of your adventures IN Guiana
when you return to Paris. Come make your canoe
fast to our stern and climb aboard. You shall be
my guests at dinner tonight.
Copyright, 1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01
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CANNIBAL KING

| MET up with cannbal king last time to
! Borneo. He was right nice old feller an
claimed he hadn't ct white man in years-said
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-01
By Rockwell Evans

| ZAP YEAR is something Mary Queen OF Scots,
l.. started for the benefit of the forgotten woman.
But for the American woman of today y as in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

which compete with vegetables, but also in keeping the soil loose, and allowing air to gain access to the roots. Cultivate the garden fairly deeply, but guard against cutting of feeding roots,
 Insects must be controlled. The most effective material to use for insects which eat the leaves or are located above ground, is a pwre- thrum dust or liquid spray. Pyre- thrum is not poisonous to human beings.
 During prolonged dry weather, irrigation is very beneficial. Water in the soil is necessary to dissolve the nutrients and make them avail able for plant use. Without mois- ture plants cannot grow.
 Mulching the garden soil is rec commended. A mulch is nothing more than a covering over the ground. It may consist of strawy manure, salt hay, reed grass, or even paper.
 The mulch allows moisture to reach the plants during rainstorms and retards evaporation. It will discourage weeds and keep toma- toes, peppers. and cggplants clean. Greater yields can bc expected frrn Inulched plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
200 Women Enroll
 In New Auxiliary
Pontelandolfo Society Assisting in Organization;
 Meeting TOnight-nduction April l9

The newly formed Women's Aux Hilary of the Pondelandolfo Society will complete it's organization to- night with the election of its first administration. The meeting will take place at Turner's hall, North Main street.
 More than 200 women have been enrolled and the womens organiZa- ton committee is completing plans for the official installation of its officers which will take place at Buckingham hall on April 18th.
 John De Pastino, president of the Italian American Federation Of which the new society will be unit and who is also an honorary mem- Der of the Pontelandolfo Society, to- gether with Umberto Santopietro, who is the secretary of the Fedora ton and prisedent of the Pontelai1- dolfo Society will assist the women in their election.
 SfOrza Chairman
 John Sforza is the chairman Of the organization committee which includes President Umberto Santo- pietro, Edmondo Santopietro as secretary, Antonio Castildi as treas urer, Rocco Palladino on publicity. Luigi Rinaldi, the vice-president of the Mems Society, is chairman of the ticket committee assisted by Nicola Perugini and Fllomeno Ri- naldi is chairman of the hall com mittee.
 Music for the installation cere-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Three Internes Here Pass State Medical Examination
COURT SESSION ENDS TOMORROW Winter Term Closing; Spring Session Opens
 This Friday

The winter session of the local superior court will end tomorrow afternoon, with the spring session. slated to begin on Friday morning. The criminal term of the spring session will begin on Tuesday, April 7tll.
 According to the superior court list of assignments for judges, Judge Frank P. McEvoy of this city is to end his stay here with tomorrow's session. But instead, Judge McEvoy will preside at the first court of the spring session, Fridays short cal- endar. On Tuesday, Judge Ernest 0. Simpson, of New Haven, will be- gin presiding here, remaining until May 14, when Judge Edwin c. Dick enson is listed to begin sitting here. Judge Dickenson will remain till June 26.
 Beginning Tuesday, Judge McEvoy will preside at superior court in New Haven, remaining there until the end of the spring term, June 26th.
 The winter session of Waterbury superior court began January 3, and the winter criminal term was held in January, with Judge Frederick M. Peasley presiding.
 Hearing of civil cases here will begin before Judge Simpson next Tuesday morning, and will continue through April 2. The criminal term will then get underway before Judge Simpson, April 2, and will continue for probably several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Notice Of Results Formally Announced d
 In Hartford To-day
One Waterbury Candidate, Two From Naugatuck on List-AII Three Presently Serving Interneships at
 St. Mary's HOspitaI-Dr. CIaffey, Crosby Boy

Mrs. John Claffey of l05 Easton avenue. He was educated first at Webster grammar school and Cros- byb high school in this city, and later attended Holy Cross College, Worcester, Mass, and Fordham university, New York City. He com pleted his medical studies at the Yale university medical school.
 Dr. Dubois is the son of MT. and Mrs. Lionel Dubois of l20 May street, Naugatuck. After being graduated from Naugatuck high school, he studied at Notre Dame university, South Bend, Ind. He made his medical studies at the University of Maryland school of medicine. Baltimore, Mir.
 Dr. Reilly is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Walter Reilly, of Meadow street, Naugatuck. A graduate of Naugatuck high school he later was graduated from Fordham uni- versity and studied medicine at Tufts college medical school, Bos- ton, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Compensation Agreements

The following compensation agreements, in which weekly pay ments will be made during the period of disability, were ap- proved today by Commissioner James M. Lynch:
 Fitzgerald Mfg. Co., Torrlng- ton, and John Barella, Torring- ton, acid burn on thumb, S8.29, beginning Jan. 24.
 Fitzgerald Mfg. Co.,, Torring- ton, and Frieda Ghidonis. Tor rington, infected finger, S6.64, be- ginning Jan. 2S.
 Manufacturers Foundry Co.,, Railroad Hill street, and Jack Cusmano, IA Elizabeth street, lac- erati0n and fracture of finger, $7.93. beginning March 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
ARMY REGULATIONS DISBAND NETWORK
Short Wave Operator, Al Winchell Gets Notice;
 WIAIY Busy Station

Esation WATR was in receipt this morning of notice from Al Win chell, owner and operator of short wave station WlAIY at Wolcott that telephone communications to Hart ford, and the surrounding flood- stricken area have been returned to practically normal. In view of the fact that telephone messages are so much quicker and easeir to handle, no more short wave radio traffic will be handled by the local operator. Winchell at station WlAIY was one of the members of a net work of shortwave stations that came under the jurisdictoin of the signal corps of the United States army during the emergency. With telephone lines working into the scene of the disaster, army regula- tions disbanded the network which had been keeping Waterburians Tn constant contact with relatives and friends at Hartford, Middletown and surrounding territory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
TRUCK USED IN
 THEFT OF METAL
Heavy Nickel Bars Valued at $25O Stolen From
 Manhan St. Plant

Theft of a dozen heavy nickel bars valued at approximately $250 from the Apothecaries Hall factory on Manhan street was reported to police today. Thieves obviously used a truck to haul away the metal, which aggregated at least 700 pounds in weight, police said. The break was investigated by Detec- tive Lieut.. William Pollard and Detective William Foley.
 A window in the rear of the factory was broken to obtain en- trance, investigation disclosed. The bars, measuring five and one half feet in length, were then carried out, and apparently loaded on a truck, according to police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

Harvest peas, beans, and other crops before they become too old and lose their good quality. After harvesting the peas and beans, spade under the tops. These tops provide organic material for the soil. A few days later, seeds or plans of fall crop may be plant ed.
 The gardner who has especially high-producing plants of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, or other graden crop should save some of the seed, as improved strains of varieties are often obtained in this way.
 The fall garden is as important as the spring garden, especially for root crops which may be stored during the winter either in the outdoor pit or in the storage cell lar.
 Have a. compost box four feet square mad about four feet high, made Of blanks. During the year, grass clippings. leaves, and other rubbish from the garden may be thrown into this cocpost box, and considerable organic matter may be saved to use either In the ground or as a mulch the following year. NEXT: Flower RnrdenimR,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
DAUGHTERS SHARE
 MOTHERS ESTATE

Five daughters of the late Mary A. Carmody are named beneficiaries in her will, filed with Judge Den- his J. Slavin in probate court today. The will directs that the entire es- tate be divided equally among fivo daughters-Mary E., Annie M., Jennie G., Catherine I. and Eme- line w.
 Miss Mary F. Carmody IS named executor. The will was drawn up May IT, 1920.
 Mrs. Carmody was the widow of the late Maurice Carmody, and had lived in Waterbury for many years prior to her death March 8. She was a parishioner of St. Margaret's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

does not end un- til the groun d freezes over.
 First plan your garden on paper, drawing 1t to scale if possible. With the aid of best experience, a good seed catalog or a den bulletin from your state agricultural col lege, you will have a lot of satisfac- tion in planning your garden, de- ciding on the va
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
National Commander

AN&bAVAh&A NVAhAh0AhuCE
 Acceptance of m invitation to attend the annual Seichprey din- ner of the I'D veterans associa- tion here April IS has been made by Col John IT. Machine Gun" Parker. The dinner will be held at the Elks club and will honor the 18th anniversary of the major engagement.
 Others guests who will attend with their wives include Lieut.. Col Ernest E. Novey, mayor of Torrington; Mai. A. Fred Ober- lin of Hamden; Brig. Gen. James A. Eagerty of New Haven; Capt. Dan Strickland, of Ansonia; Sen. Joseph Lawlor; Ex. .May0fHN William II. Sandland, of this city; Major Leonard Mahoney, national com mander of the YD club, of Boston. Mrs. Walter Bolan, president of the YD club auxiliary, of this city, is also on the guest list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

monies will be furnished by Profess sor George Gentile's band and music for the dance in the evening will be furnished by Joe Di Pietro's orchestra.
 Committee
 The Womens membership com- mittee includes Mrs. Mary Fisher, Mrs. Enrichetta Longo, Miss Linda Boccaccino, Mrs. Henry Rinaldi, and Mrs. Rose Santopietro, Mrs. Giovannina Nave, Miss Emma San- topietro, Mrs. Carolina Perrotti, Mrs. Rosina Guerrera, Mrs. Virginia Rossi, Mrs. Filomena Ciarlo, Mrs. Catherina Mancini, Mrs. Angelina Sforza, Mrs. Aida Mancini, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

Linda De Mers, Mrs. Concetta Ta- cinelli, Mrs. Angelina Leonardo, Mrs. Maria De Negro, Mrs. Anna Sforza, Miss Virginia Rinaldi, Mrs. Angelina Santilli, Miss Anna Gugliotti, Mrs. Aida Barbieri, Mrs. Maria Gugliotti, Mrs. Consiglia Viarlo, Miss Julia Santopietro, Mrs. Alice Tise, Mrs. Lillian Castaldo, Mrs. Mary Borelli, Mrs. Frank Palladino, Mrs. Mary De Derianco, Mrs. Josephine Ritucci, Mrs. Nicholas Constant, Mrs. Alvira De Virgilio, Mrs. Maria Gugliotti. Mrs. Mary Rossi, Mrs. Mary Pesce. Mrs. Anna Longo, Mrs. Mary Del Negro, Mrs. Anna Daddona, Mrs. Rosina Pesce, Mrs. Mariagrazia Albina, Mrs. Angelina Perugini, Mrs. Mary Perugini and Mrs. Mary Peru gini, Mrs. Edmund Santopietro.
 Improvements of government rail- ways in Argentina this year will