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Evening star., 1936-05-10


- while Tuck recovered his
breath.
Decided to come a few minutes
after you left" he puffed. Didn't
have time to get permission. Just
| threw a few clothes in a grip, gath
cred up all the loose change I could
find on our floor, and made a run
| for it."
Great" cried Bill. "You don't
know how much better feel about
the trip, now that you're along"
Tuck grinned. I'm not missing any
excitement If I can help it, he said.
While the train carried them on
ward, they talked once more OF the
strange message from Betty and what
it might mean. At 10 o'clock they
left the train, waited almost two
hours. and caught another train that
would take them to Hacks Ferry, the
| nearest station to Uncle Joel Saun-
ders' home. Because they would reach
| Hacks Ferry at in the morning. they
did not bother about getting berths,
but stretched out as best they could
| in a day coach and fell asleep.
At five minutes before the train was
due at their stop, the conductor
awakened them. They stretched their
cramped muscles, and peered out the
window at the cool freshness OF the
| May morning.
"You wouldn't think there could be
any danger for anybody in this part
of the country" commented Tuck
swell, isn't it?"
Yes" replied Bill. But it's not
quite so cheerful around Uncle JoePs'
We have an hour bus ride from here,
you know. And I haven't any idea
when we can get bus
THERE was a tiny lunch wagon by
the station at Hacks Ferry, and
there they managed to get some
breakfast, after learning that theil
bus would leave at 1880. There were
only a few other passengers aboard
when the bus pulled out, and they
took a seat by themselves, where they
could discuss their plans without being
overheard.
Wont your uncle think it's funny
| for you to show up before the end
of the term. and with me in tow?'
Tuck demanded. What kind Of a
story are you going to tell him? Until
you find out what the situation is
you'd better not let him guess that
Betty sent for you
"I know" Bill agreed. But il
Uncle Joel is as vague and dreamy a.
usual. he may not even notice that VIZ
are down here when we should be in
school. If he does, I'll say that you
live near here, and I'm on my way tc
visit you. and that school has beer
dismissed early because of repairs or
the dormitory or something"
If it's just joke on Betty's part,
Tuck said, we're going to look fool.
ish, and I'm going to have some ex-
planning to do back at school,
Bill shook his head soberly. "I'n,
sure it's no joke. And I think we can
fix it up with DR.. Hines"
| AAI tllC bCo o1ANCL 4l4AoAAJ AC'
them off. they found themselves
at the foot of a narrow cinder lane
that wound up a slope toward big
frame house, partly hidden by trees
They gazed after the bus as it dis
| appeared around a bend in the high
way.
"This certainly is lonely spot,
said Tuck. What ever made your
uncle come out her to live?"
Don't ask me-" returned Bill. "He
always has been queer, and he likes
to be of by himself"
do we have to climb that drive
on foot?" demanded Tuck.
"Well, don't see any wheel chairs,
retorted Bill. IF Uncle Joel hac
known we were coming, he would
have met us at Hacks Ferry in his
Evening star., 1936-05-10
Secret of the Summer House Byw Boyce Morgan

Because of their mothers illness. Bill
Saunders is. attendine Hines Academy
Uncle Joel, a quiet, studious man, in his
gloomy and Isolated old house. One aft
ernoon late in May Bill gets a letter from
nothing to him until he discovers in IT.
MESSAGE written in a secret code which he
and Betty had once used. The MESSAGE
reads: "Help-in danger-come. Wor.
ried. Bill plans to leave Immediately and
says good-by to his roommate. Tuck
Tucker. Bill goes to the station ana
pulls out Tuck comes running UP and
scrambles aboard. announcing that he In
tends to accompany Bill on his adVentur-
OILS mission.
Evening star., 1936-05-10
By Warren F. Robinson.

w YHY not get into relay racing
"a | and form a team? You
wv can enjoy this sport with
many variations the year
round, indoors, outdoors, in the water
and on stills, if you like! Or you
can gain the experience necessary to
try out for that crack high school
relay team. Here's fun for club, school
c. Scout troop or your neighborhood
gang:
How-to-do it:
Pick up sides, even if they are un-
equal. Let one fellow run twice if
necessary. Let some one be starter
and referee" Decide on the course" l"
Generally, outdoors, each runner goes
to certain point, runs around some
thing and back. Number each run
ner. The first one on each side (us-
ually a fast boy) is No. /. The Sec
ond is No. 2, etc. Put your slow fel-
lows second and third and the fastest
runner last.
Decide on "batons." Regular teams
use 10-inch, smooth, round sticks.
The No. runner holds it in his right
hand as he starts the race. He hands
it to No. 2, etc. Zach team has one
baton.)
THE starter calls, "On your marks. {"
Squat at the line, feet six inches
back of the mark, fingers on the line,
one foot slightly to the rear Of the
other. (This is the crouch start, the
bestD At Get set" lean forward on
the fingers. At "Go!" spring low and
forward, getting into stride as fast as
possible.
Round the obstacle at the end of
the run. by coasting around it, and
get up speed on the home stretch.
Hand on the baton to No. 2. who must
not leave the mark until he has it in
Evening star., 1936-05-10
Obedience

IND you deliver my important
message to Mr. Smith," the boss
asked the new Office boy.
mo, sir, the office was locked up" !"
replied Tommy.
why didn't you wait as told you
to?"
"Cuz there was q sign on the door,
Return Immediately I came back
as quickly as could, sir"
Evening star., 1936-05-10

car. But it's not such long climb.
Let's get going"
They picked up their bags and
started up the long drive. saying little
until turn brought them in full view
of the house. quite place" Tuck
commented then. Your uncle must
need some servants"
He has three" Bill replied. "There's
Jones, who looks after the grounds,
tends the furnace. and so on; Marie,
who is Jones wife and does the cook
ing. and Agnes, who is sort of gen.
eral maid"
Tuck paused, gazing of across roll
ing land to a small circular building,
behind and to the right of the house.
What in the dickens is that?" he de-
manded.
DILL followed the direction of his
~ pointing finger, and whistled with
surprise. Why, it used to be an
open Summer pavilion" he cried.
But they've boarded it all up. and
done something else to 1t. Queer
looking place, isn't it?"
The whole place is queer, if you
ask me-" Tuck agreed.
At last they reached the porch be-
side which the driveway ran. They
mounted the steps and Bill rang the
bell
II hope I'm not waking them up"
he said. But I'm sure Agnes or
Jones will be stirring. It's getting
close to o'clock"
They heard the bell pealing through
the big house. For moment moth
ing happened. Then the door opened
slowly, and Bill and Tuck found
themselves gazing into the face of one
of the tallest and blackest men they
had ever seen.
Bill uttered a startled gasp. He
had been expecting one of his uncle's
servants, and instead he saw man
who. in spite of his plain gray clothes,
looked as though he had just stepped
from the slave compound Of an
African diamond mine There were
even rings in his ears.
"who-who are you?" Bill de-
manded. I'm Bill Saunders, and I'm
looking for my Uncle Joel"
The black mans face was impas-
sive: II Wambi," he said in cultural
Evening star., 1936-05-10
SatboSe He Did

p OBERT was sitting listlessly in
~ class, chewing gum. He was re-
clining on the back of his spine and
as he sat in the front seat his feet
reached out almost to the teachers
desk. Suddenly the teacher exclaim-
ed. angrily: Robert! Take that gum
out of your mouth and put your
feet in"
Evening star., 1936-05-10
No Fiafferer

MY DEAR sir, you flatter me by
AA lingering to hear the last part
of my story when the other passengers
dashed away at the sound of the din
ner bell" said the long -winded tour
ist to his one remaining listener.
What! Has the dinner-bell rung?"
asked the other. as he jumped to his
feet and dashed toward the dining
room.
Evening star., 1936-05-10

great difference between the costume
of a parlor puppet and that of doll.
Your thumb must come out through
a slit in the costume and then into the
sleeve at the elbow. The top Of the
sleeve has dummy arm.
Be sure to dress your puppet appro-
priately. If it is a peasant character
in the story, don't dress it as a prin-
cess! If you are giving a play of a
certain period. try to dress the charsc-
ters as they would have been dressed
in their day.
And now that your play is ready,
you can invite your friends and family
to enjoy 1t with you.
Evening star., 1936-05-10
GeOree's Error

FLOW did George break his leg?"
- swell. do you see those steps
over there?"
"YeS."
sVell. George didn't"
Evening star., 1936-05-10

~ ASE BALL games need not all
- be played with a bat and a
ball. Here Is game that may
~ be played in your basement or
garage, In the yard, or even in the
house.
1t is made by cleating together two
Evening star., 1936-05-10

unselhh think somebody besides
the
hold We simply give mother
other gift and make her realize little Of what she
nice idea
Evening star., 1936-05-10
MOTHERS DAY

- OMEHOW, Mothers day is a little different
from other holidays and special occasions.
Christmas has deep religious meaning, as
~ has Easter. But too many of us look upon
Christmas merely time to get and give lot
of presents and on Easter as a day for wearing
new clothes or hunting few hidden eggs.
Other holidays usually mean day of freedom
from work chance to eat a lot or shoot OF fire.
crackers. or watch parade, or to have some sort
of celebration for our own special pleasure and
ENJOYMENT
Evening star., 1936-05-10
Puzzles

HERES a bouquet of flowers to
~ give to mother on Mothers day.
And we know she'll appreciate the
remembrance.
FOR MOTHER.
Evening star., 1936-05-10
The definitions:
HORIZONTAL.

HORIZONTAL.
/. An insect.
4. Relatives honored in May.
8. A thoroughfare (abbr0.
8. Negative.
10. You.
H. Beside.
10. Flowers.
Is. Watering place.
VERTICAL.
I. Consumed.
2. New England State (abbr0.
8. A number.
4. Spring month.
S. Above.
6. Steals.
7. Pig pen.
II. We.
IA. Exclamations.
Is. Period of history.
II. Mothers husband.
=
Let's try a word diamond bull
around bouquet. The second line il
an enemy, the third is base bal
term, the fifth is to escape from, anc
the sixth is to observe. Complete the
diamond.
Evening star., 1936-05-10
Chapter ii.
UnerteCfed Reception.

~ ILL was overpoyed at Tuck's
- sudden appearance. They
entered the car and sat down
- while Tuck recovered his
Evening star., 1936-05-10
B o U @ U E T

This is the season for track meets,
80 let's have some word chains using
track terms. Change only one letter
at time and always form genuine
word. These aren't easy!
Change RACE to DASH in six
moves.
Change TOES to MARK in five
moves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
In Memory of Mother

"Come home," writes dearest
 mother,
 "Come home dear one, and stay; You don't know how miss you, In the old home far away. "Its long years since you left me, Now I am old and gray; But I've prayed for our meeting, In the country far away" So I sailed the seas to greet her, I can never forget the day; knew Mother was waiting, In our old home far away. Tears of rejoicing were falling, Her sweet gentle voice I heard
 say: Come close to my heart, oh my
 darling"
 In our old country home far
 away. But now she Is happy in heaven, I feel 50 content as pray; For peace everlasting enfolds her, Near our old country home far
 far away.
 Note:--This Is my conception of one who is far away from his or her mother, and as we all know, mothers always like to have their children near them.
 GEORGE KRIKORIAN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
Mothers Day IS
 ObserUed Sunday
t0ontinued from Page D

The speakers will be Attorney John Greco, John Patricone and Joseph Deluca. The Holy Name society of St. Lucy's church will conduct . similar program.
 Our Lady of Mount Carmel
 Tomorrow morning at 8:30 o. clock members of the senior and junior Holy Names societies of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car- mel will attend communion in a body. The communion breakfast will follow in the parish hall, the speakers including w. T. Earring ton of the Democrat, Attorney George J. Crocicchia, Rev. Patrick w. Flynn and Anthony J. Colucci. The latter will act as toastmaster.
 Blessed Sacrament
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith will speak at the communion breakfast of the Holy Name society of the Church of the Blessed Sacrament tomorrow morning. The members of the society will attend communion at 7:30 o'clock and the breakfast will follow in the parish hall.
 Daughters of Isabella
 Rev. Richard Bowling, s. J., of Holy Cross College and Mrs. Mar garet Reddey of Windsor Locks will speak ct the annual communion breakfast of the Daughters of Isa- bella at the Elton at 9 o'clock to- morrow morning. T::e recently or- ganized choir of Santa Maria cir. cle will sing under the direction of Mrs. Suzanne Drufa. The solo, ists will be Mrs. Drufa, Miss 1neZ Kelley and Miss Eileen Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
DANNY M'FAYDEN
 WILL START OFF eft A
BespectacIed Pitcher to Work for Boston Bees ss Against Brooklyn

Boston, May e-(U.P.) -- Bespec- taCled Danny McFadden, only nine Inning pitcher on the staff, was to lead the Bees homecoming today, pitching the initial game in Q three game series with Brooklyn.
 It was c homecoming not only for Che Bees but for some of the Dodg- CTS as well. Big Ed Brandt and Fred Frankhouse, erstwhile Boston hurlers, return to their old park in enemy uniforms. Brandt, south- paw, was expected to start today's game against his old mates.
 X. The Bees, departing Q fortnight ago doomed club, return in tri- ,liImDh in sixth place after their west. eFn invasion. Five victories, includ. ing series triumphs over the Card. inals and Cincinnati, were chalked up. Only the Chicago Cubs, who won two straight, held the Bees down.
 Batting power, despite pitching weakness, has pulled the Bees through So far. MacFayden and Ray Benge have been the only consist ent winners, and Benge, despite four straight triumphs, has yet to finish out 0 game. MacFayden, on the other hand, has finished and won his last three starts, after two earlier defeats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
Attorney VARSITY CREWS READY FOR RACE
Attorney
College l5O.POund Shells to Row Over Charles
 River Today

Cambridge, Mass, May 0-(U.P) Varsity, Junior Varsity and 160- pound shells of Harvard, Columbia, and M. I. T. skim over the surface of the Charles river today in Q re- gatta in which little is at stake. The Crimson-tipped oars are favored to pull ahead of the nittany Lions over the mile-and- three quarters course with the Tech Armada con- ceded no chance whatever. It will be Harvards second test of the sea- son. Last week the crimson jersey cd eight trailed the Princeton shell by Q length and half over the same course in Q race run in dark ness because of the choppy condi- ton of the water.
 Columbia has tasted competition thrice before this season, edging Navy in thrilling duel three weeks ago, taking the wash of the Tiger boat by two lengths two weeks ago and finishing Q split second behind Yale last week.
 Tech was third in the triangular affair against Harvard and Prince- ton last week and was well-beaten by Yale the previous week ct Wor- cester.
 At No. 6 slide in Harvard's Junior Varsity shell will be Franklin D.. Roosevelt, Jr, son of the president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
VILE PUPILS
 HONOR MOTHERS
Special Program Enacted Yesterday Afternoon in
 School Gym

Pupils of grade eight at Hopeville school presented Q special Mothers Day program yesterday afternoon in the school gymnasium. Sixteen pupils took part in the program which was attended by teachers and the entire student body.
 The program follows:
 History of Mothers Day-Hazel Bates.
 Poem My Mother"-oloria Gag non.
 Song, "Mother Machree"-Eleanr or Dee.
 Story of the picture "Whistler's Mother"-Rose Muzzicato.
 Poem, "Mother"--Maurice Dee.
 Harmonica Selection "Mother"-- Arthur Bilancioni,
 Tributes to Mother William Bentley, Edward Stafford, Doris OLoSkey, Jennie Solomito, Gino Taimburini, Robert LawtOn, Dolores Dubuque, Lena Pasini.
 Song, "Mother"-Cliford Doolit- tic.
 Song, Motherhood, the Beauti- ful"-Class.
 Piano selection, Tn Honor of Mother"-Helen Kohlstrunk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
Irving Gass Bound z Over To High Court
Youth, Involved in Series of Thefts Begun Last IN, Winter, Detained Under $500 Bonds

local store, he felt that the higher court should pass judgment in the case.
 Both Class and his wife took the stand In a lengthy hearing this morning and testified that he had bought tho radio in good faith, pay ing $l8.50 for 1t from one of the youths accused of having stolen 1t. He said his first knowledge that the radio was stolen came when the other youth came to his house and asked for more money, saying he had not received his "cut". Class, who Is charged with receiving stolen goods, also claimed other members of the group asked him to take the rap.
 Caesar Manthey, RED, No. 2, charged with driving under the in- fiuence of liquor, was given a con- tinuance until Monday. Ellis IT.. Mist, p, of 2i Hopkins street, Union City, also charged with driv- ing under the influence, was given continuance till May IS. He was arrested by Patrolmen Verrastro and Parker and Sergeant Joseph Bagley. A fine of $5 and costs was imposed on Fletcher Stewart, 2l, TIP East Main street, charged with operating without license.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09

SA SAASSs
 Those appointed to handle the estimated 28b0 veterans in the Wa terbury district arc: James T. Kel- ley, assistant postmaster; IT. B. Quinn, P. J. Leeney, E, D. Dwyer, Fl, J, Blacker, H. J. Beechcr, and J. J. Scadden. A bulletin received by Postmaster Babin yesterday urged the immediate appointment Of Q staff to handle a rush in which the government estimates IFS per cent of the veterans will wish to cash bonds within 90 days"
 The postoffice in Waterbury is one of the 260 in the country which will be clearing houses for the bonus payment. It is reported, though not definitely, that tho local postoffice IS one of only four assigned to handle the work in the state. If such Is the case hundreds of additional appli- cations from towns over large area may be received here.
 Postmaster Babin said further in. formation from Washington would undoubtedly be received within a week, Instructions to date have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
STATE RUSSIANS
 HERE TOMORROW
NewIy-O Organized Ameri- can Political Club Seeks
 More Chapters

The regular monthly meeting of the State Russian American Politi- cal club will be held tomorrow after noon at 2:30 o'clock at the Russian American Citizens Political club on Hill street. Although this new state unit has only recently been organ- ized it's membership comprises Rus- sian American Political clubs of Waterbury, Bristol, Terryvillc, New Britain, Ansonia, Shelton and Sey- mour. The membership drive now on, hopes to include clubs of Hart- ford, Danbury, New Haven, Bridge- port, Stamford and Norwich.
 John Barna of the local club $ assistant treasurer of the group, The oflcers are: Anthony A. Kaschak, Bristol, president; Michael w. Kar- lock, Seymour, vice president; John Shulga, Meriden, treasurer; Gus s. Wislocki, Seymour, secretary; Mi- chael Batza, Shelton, publicity die rector.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
BANKERS DINE
 HERE TONIGHT
phbIlc Speaking Contest o Follow Banquet at
 Hotel Elton

nc Tenth Annual New England-
 w York district Public Speaking
 nlest of the American Institute
 Banking will be held at The El- n nt eight D. m. tonight.
 Inc contest will be preceded by 6Inncr given in honor of the nine
 itestants who will represent
 apters in New York, Connecticut &ald Rhode Island.
 Ten years ago, Mrs. A. P. Clan Eins, president of the American In- itnto of Baking gave the sum of 9f5. 600: the income of which to be ljsed for cash prizes in Q national Nlblic speaking contest to be part 0f the program of the annual insti- tute convention. Later he increased Ms gifts to e60O00, to insure the attendance ct the convention of the winners of the various district con- tests.
 Waterbury chapter has competed aii the district contest for four years and has once won third place in the national contest two years ago at Washington, D. c. Waterbury is represented ct the district con- test by Mir. Philip Won Tobel, as- EiBtant cashier of the Citizens and Manufacturer National Bank, wins ner of the local contest held Q month ago.
 The public is invited to attend the contest at The Elton tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09

The Knights of Lithuania and St.. Joseph's church and senior choirS will receive communion at St. Jo- seph's church at 8 o'clock tomor- row morning and the breakfast will follow in St. Joseph's auditorium. Tomorrow evening a special pro. gram of entertainment will be pre- sented in the auditorium.
 St. Patrick's
 At St. Patrick's church tomorrow evening Miss Mary Rice, organist, will present her annual organ re- cital in observance of Mothers day. The Children of Mary sodality will receive communion at St. StaniSlaus' church tomorrow morning at 9 o. clock. Tn the afternoon at o. clock they will conduct a crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary service. Monday evening they will entertain their mothers at the Silver Chalet.
 Blessed Virgin Browning
 Miss Florence Ray will lead the procession at the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Sacred Heart church tomorrow night at 7:30 o'clock. Monday evening the Coronas club will entertain mothers members of the group in the quar- ters of the Business and Profess sional Domen's club. Philip Moreschi will speak and Q program of enter tainment will be offered.
 Florists today reported very heavy business as Waterburians or- dered floral token sent to their mothers. Many will wear flowers to- morrow in observance of the day, also. The local gift stores also re- ported a brisk business as persons purchased various tokens for pre-. sentation to their mothers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-09
SCOVILL FOREMEN APPOINT FOCARTY

John T. Fogarty succeeded A. w. Schaff as president of the Scovill Foremen's Association at elections held the past week. The retiring president was rendered @ rising vote of thanks by the entire group.
 Other officers elected for 0 term that expires in March, 1887, were: Vice-president, Armand T. Wolff; secretary, Joseph F. Burns; treas urer, Homer c. Senior. The last two were reelected.
 The following were elected to the board of governors for three years. A. W. Schaff, Ralph Bates, John Garren, Patrick Wallace, Fred Troske. At that meeting John H. Goss, an honorary member of the board of governors, spoke on the present business situation.