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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
VOTE OF THANKS
 FOR MAYOR HAYES
Italian Democrats Grateful for Recognition Given
 Alderman SciullO

Eleven new members were admit ted to the Italian Democratic club last night at Q meeting in the city hall. Alderman Charles P. Sciullo, president, presided ct the meeting anu announced the new board of di- rectors of the organization. The board includes the officers of the club and also Judge Edward Mas colo, School Commissioner Louis g.ia, Attorney Humbert Mangini, Michael Colucci, Attorney Hugo Guastaferri, Rocco Diorio, Assistant City Clerk John DiCorpo, Select man Domenic Barbieri, Frank San- talucia, Philip Coppetto and ealva- tore Ciarcia.
 Attorney Carmine Cipriano and Patrick DeLeone were ilained Tnem- bers of the new publicity commit { and Deputy Sheriff Clayton Briotu was given authority to ar- range ai1 athletic program. During the evening Commissioner Bria praised Mayor Frank Hayes for his election of Alderman sciullo as q member of the health board. A vote of thanks was given the mayor.
 The new members admitted in. clude Lucas Pasquariello, Fred De- Leone, John DeBiage, Rosario Ciac- cio, Joseph MazzaferTo, oJseph oi- anetti, Salvatore Blast, Joseph Ros- Si, Paul Cevino, Ernest Capone and James eparadc, The club will hold its next meeting on the 20th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
O'Brien And Rossi
 Score In Minstrel
Irish.Americans Benefit Show Draws Appreciative
 Crowd-Chorus Gives Harmonious Interpoations

A diversified sixty-minute pro- gram of Irish, classical and modern rhythms, supported by e harmonious nale chorus of twenty voices, pres sented by the Irish-A American Social Club, was deeply appreciated by more than 0 thousand last evening in Buckingham Hall. The event was sponsored to finance 0 mammoth St. Patrick's Day celebration here next
 Rossl, O'Brien Score
 A beautiful little lady in white, just enjoying her twelfth summer, stole the show with her clever inter- polation of one of 103b's outstanding melodies, Beautiful Lady in Blue." She was lovely Edith Rossi, Water- bury's "Mary Small" Her first number, rendered with expression galore, drew rounds of applause and she obligingly responded with two encores of with All My Heart"
 Billy o, ,Brien Enrico Caruso of the Brass City, rivaled his younger ad- versary for top honors. The veteran WATR songster once again came through with flying colors as he offered In his own inimitable man. ner, "Rose of Tralee". "I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen" and "Little Shack In Old County Down."
 Prairie Lullaby" will never grow old, Patrick Stack proved that as his final echo was met with Q bois- terous handclapping from the crowd. Elizabeth Maher scored triumphant. iy as she convincingly put over 0 classical number followed by on en- core,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
GREEN TO TAKE. ACADEMY EXAMS
Crosby Senior Appointed for West Point Test By
 Congressman Smith

Alfred Green of Plank road, senior at Crosby High, was appointed 0 candidate for the United States Mili- tary Academy at West Point recently by Representative J. Joseph Smith. The local aspirant will take his en- trance examinations at the Army and Navy building in New York city on March 2. If he passes he will be eligible to enter the military acad- emy.
 The final decision for candidacy was based not only on the appli- cant's scholastic standing, but on his personality, character and gen. eral aptitude for military work. For the three and one-half years he has been In Crosby he has had very good marks. He Is one of the founders of the Chess Club at Crosby and IS interested in the telegraphic end of newspaper work.
 Theodore Davis, Crosby gradu. ate, and Louis Ven der Eyk, senior, have been chosen alternates. The last named student is Q prominent member of the present class, being an officer in the Occupations club and chairman of the program com- mittee of the German club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
F. E. R.

Frank Austin, xylophonist, added speciality number to the program with Q demonstration of how the xylophone really should be played. Frank offered three popular tunes as his contribution to the evenings entertainment.
 Tn between solos and adding plenty of spice to the program were two local dancing teams which were the tops" in tho minds of the audience They were the Ryan Brothers and the Phelan Boys who went to town in their tap interpolations which looked difficult but which they made look easy. Lczotte Helps Out
 Joe Lezotte, director of the. show, was called upon for c number and stepped from the orchestra pit to the stage and obliged with Q class ical number which was picked lip by the chorus as the semi-tinal mum. Der. 'r'e' ,a
 Ike Dervls, bespectacled accor- dionist of Jack Fitzgerald's scintil- lating band, occupied one of the solo roles and made his iiinlble fln- gers romp over the keys like Arthur Tracy, "The Street Singer" as he pleased with "Tickling the Keys" and I'm in Heaven"
 Tho chorus conclusively proved that harmony Is the key note of a good minstrel. Their blending voices, heard equally as well in all parts of the hall, added variety galore to the entertainment as their renditions were quite original and fascinating.
 Francis Cy O'Donnell filled the role of master of ceremonies to per. fection. Dr. John Freney, chairman of the general program, offered his thanks on behalf of the organization to the audience for their support in Q short and snappy speech which hit the spot.
 Jimmy Fitzgerald accompanied the soloists ct the plano while Jack Fitzgerald's orchestra furnished the the stage presentation and which music for dancing which followed continued until 1 o'clock this ayefa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
COMMUNISTS URGE
 DEATH OF FASCISM

Federal, state and city ofilcials are urged to help rid Italy of fas- cism, to boycott the German Olym- pics and fascist goods and to sup- port the Ethiopians in their pres- ent war in Q series of five resolu- tons adopted by the local commun. ists. The petitions have been for. warded to the public officials and are signed by Michael Russo, who presided ct Q recent meeting of the local group. Freedom of oil politi- cal prisoners in Germany, inpeach. fnent of all judges who rule against labor and Q constitutional amend- ment to prevent the supreme court from voiding acts of congress, arc also urged in the petitions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

A bulletin from the Chamber of Commerce sent in to-day's mail to all merchants in the city calls at. tention to the following extract from the adjusted compensation act concerning Soldiers Bonus:
 Extract Posted
 Bonds will not be transfer. able, nor assignable, subject to attachment, levy, or seizure un- der any law. They will be pay- able only to the veteran or in case of his death or incompe- tence, to the representative of his estate." The bulletin urges merchants to be guided by the clause quoted. It continues:
 "You are taking @ risk and you are unwise, in view of the law on the subject, to involve yourself or your firm by creating obliga- tons from those who will receive bonus bonds. We earnestly cau- ton against such practice. The Post Office is the only place WAAGkG JULIUS pOdASiS AAitty UG CaokA@ ed and only by the veterans own- ing the bonds. No bonds will be cashed until June IS, 1886, and as 0 matter of fact, possibly lat er."
 No Service Charge
 There will be no charge to an ex- for the use of the fa- cilities of the Investigations de- partment of the Chamber of Com merce, with its national and in- ternal informative connections.
 According to Frank J. Green, secretary, all propositions made to the veteran will be investigated md facts submitted. The payment of the bonus in June, or later, already is bringing 0 horde of proposals, MT. Green said.
 We urge all ex-servicemen to use caution" he said. "All trans actions with this office will be strictly confidential.
 Remember, something for nothing does not exist. Beware of fine promises. Our interest is that eX- service men be fully protected. The service is available--use it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
'Have One On The House" Becomes ''Dead Language"

''What do you say, boys? Have this ono on the house." That old and welcome formula of invitation isn't heard 50 often at Waterbury bars as it was In the pre- Prohibition era and as . result old timers are shaking their heads and Inurmuring, "Its not like the good old days"
 But not all Waterbury drink. ing establishments have given up the old tradition that the house buys one every few rounds. They still hold to it re- llglously, some following Q strict mathematical formula In giving out free ones, and others giving one on the house when the spirit moves them.
 The clty's major bars, such as tho ones at hotels and leading restaurants, almost never pass out free drinks, and as Q con. sequence they are steadily avoided by more than 3 few Waterburians In search of liquid cheer. There are many who make it . principle not to pat. ronixe an establishment where the bartender doesn't buy one for the customers every so often.
 In most local taverns and res- taurants where the lone on the house" rule is followed. the ra- tlo Is usually one free one to every three or four bought. One for three Is the usual percent. ago. Consistently enough, most of the one. .for.three places are run by men who either had saloons before prohibition or who connected with them some- hmyV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
MORAN BIDS FOR
 POST OFFICE JOB

The firm of Thomas F. Moran & Sons, Inc, of this city, was second low with Q bid for construction of the Thompsonville, Conn.,, post of- flee, according to information re- ceived here from Washington, D. c, The Bergen Essex Construction O., of Belleville, H., submitted the ap- parent low bid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

'T don't follow Q regular rule; I just buy one for the customers every SO often," said the opera- tor of one downtown restaurant. "But when I come to figure 1t out, it runs to about one free drink to every three or four they buy"
 This same restaurant man had nothing but scorn for the establishments which make 1t Q rule never to "buy" one for pa. irons. "They may be doing all right now" he said, but as time goes by they'll see their cust0. lners going to places where they're treated more generous ly. It was the same before pro- hibltion; customers will go where they get the most for their money"
 In seeking data for this article the writer found that, believe it or not, there Is still such . thing as free lunch. It's left in just Q few local liquor establishments, but at least 1t hasn't died out. One of these places looks just as it did before prohibition: on one end of the bar are bowls of pickles, pigs feet and other deli- cacies; at the other end of the mahogany are ham and cheese sandwiches. A glass of beer enc titles . customer to his choice.
 And in taverns and grills op- erated by the "old tlmers', it's still usual to see 6 customer wip- ing foam from his lips as hc down his third beer and waiting expectantly for the words that he knows will come:
 "What do you say. Joe? Have one on the house."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
OLIVER CAUTHIER
 LEFT NEAT SUM

Oliver Gauthier of 4s3 North Main street will receive 42,i5o.43 from the estate of his brother, Jo. seph, late of Glens Falls, ". F., ac. cording to the transfer tax ap- praisal report filed yesterday. The estate amounted, after deductions, to $l0,797.i3.
 The estate was left to several relatives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
Veteran Ek Past Exalted be Honored Thursday
C.OfC. Posts Warning
 On Bonus Question
Advises Merchants On Law Concerning Baby Bonds
 Invites Veterans To Consult Bureau

Following closely after warning against potential swndeS by the local veterans administration the Cham
 Der of Commerce to-day oferet it's facilities to Waterbury recipients of the bonus for the Investigation of propositions involving the bonus money While actual instances qf sharp practice have to light here the step taken to- day. in view of the hundreds of thousands of dollars to 10 poured into the city is regarded essential precautO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
TO BLESS CANDLES

Tomorrow, February 2, is Candle mas day and as such, has c partic. liar observance in the Catholic church. Candles will be blessed be- fore the Sunday morning masses and distributed. The day is official- ly known ifi the church as the Feast of the puriflcaticn of Our Blessed Lady. Dt tee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
100 Oldest Members Placed On Honor Roll
 For Annual Tribute
Former Exalted Rulers to Ofciate at Lodge Meeting; "Absent Brothers" to Be Remembered By Lodge;
 Special Social Events Arranged for Big Night

50. James F. Kllmartin S7. George L. Clearwater 5S. william Fl. Corbett S9. Charles ,. Bauby 60. Edward A. Bergen e1. Frederick 1T. Moreau es. Arthur J. Lunny eS. John F. Butler e4. Edmond R. True 65. James E. MuIllgan 66. Frank T. Walsh @. Winfred M. Hall 6S. Louis Huss 69. William Rlether 70. Dr. Frank E. Mclaughlin 7l. Harry E. Parsons 72. pr. Thomas J. McLarney g. William J. Hughes 74. Frank A. Fl0tO 75. George A. Hynes 70. Michael F. Kelly ". Patrick H. Hackett 7S. Oscar Lacroix 59. Dr. Arthur O'Leary 80. Frederick Quigley Sl. Maurice J. Griffin S2. Francis F. Guilfolle 03. James D. Mccarthy 84. William J. O'D0nnell 65. George F. O'Neill S6. John M. Camplon S7. William B. Carney SS. Dennis J. Clancy 80. William II. Mahaney 90. Arthur n. Young 9l. David A. Mccarthy ,92. It. Col. Wm. J. Shanahan 9S William E. Kennedy 94. Michael F. Slavin O5. Frank J. Kane 90. Edward L. Futile 07. Dr. P. J. Dwyer 9e. Edward B. McEvoy 90. Leslie Archer 100. Edward T. Callahan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

A joint observance of Past Ex- alted Rulers and Old Timers Night will be the magnet of attraction at the meeting of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks next Thursday eve- ming. Former chief executives Of the lodge will occupy the various chars during the formal session, while es- pecial tribute is paid to veteran nembersg particularly to the first '"old timers. An attractive program will feature the social session.
 During the past year the Water- bury Lodge of Elks suffered the loss of several prominent members, men, who had been identified in Q con- spicuots manner with the various lodge and club activities for years. Only yesterday the flag at the Elks' home was lowered to half staff in memory of Thomas Finnegan, mem- Der of the board of trustees. Scores of members will attend his obseQuies on Monday morning. ITO Our Ah- sent Brothers, the familiar re- membranes expression will be more significant this year than ever.
 Elk No.
 The distinction of being Elk No, 1, is enjoyed this year by Joseph A. Cullen, former newspaperman and past Exalted Ruler William T. Carroll, now Q resident of West Ha- ven, Is second in line of "old timers" with George Hauser fourth. The late Tom" Finnegan was eleventh.
 The committee on arrangements all past exalted rulers, includes Rob- ert F. Birt, chairman, pr. John w. Fruin, Charles K. Ahearn, George T. Ryan, Charles Woodlock, Renard palatine, Frank Bailey and Joseph 4. Cullen.
 Tho first 100 oldest members of the Waterbury lodge are as follows:
 1. Joseph A. Cullen
 2. William T. Carroll
 3. George Hauser
 {. James r. Harrington
 s. Thomas E. Guest
 G. Edward L. Maloney
 2. Martin Furey
 6. John Y. Griffin
 3. John J. Caulfield
 10. Joseph Tracy
 n. Thomas Finnegan
 iA. John ,. Murphy 1S. Michael J. McEvoy N"0 i4. Robert Walker
 IS. Joseph s. Farley
 10. John !. Begley
 l7. Joseph w. Bottomley
 16. Frank ,. H0dsOn
 10. John J. Bowling 2A James T. Nelson '' m'o.'" ! 2l. Thomas Y. Bergln
 22. John F. Hackett
 go. Frank Stapleton
 2A. John MOrlarty
 2B. Dr. Peter T. Keeley %. Michael ,. Thompson " l."4 , 27. George D. Michael
 go. Henry J. Kast 90. Henry J. Kcnnaugh
 90. Joseph Hosey
 3l. William A. Holman %. Joseph Y. Connor @. Michael Y. Bowler 34. James II. 0'Rourke
 3b. George F. Bowling
 80. George T. Jackson
 37. James H. Courtney
 3S. Thomas B, Carney 30. Joseph F. Corooran s , 70. John II. Cassidy q. Thomas Y. Mc0rath |, 42. John Dillon 43. Michael r. O'Conncll 44. William o. Gervais 4b. Frank F. Brett .l, A0. William S. Harper
 47. Christopher Y. LAwlor Y. 4e. Thomas l.. Mcfarland 30. Charles A. Babln 50. William J. Pape
 5l. Edwin E. Beardslee
 5s. William J. Freeman S3. James Y. Holland
 N. William r. Avery
 bS. Dr. James l.. Moriarty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

Johannesbury, South Africa, fears constant traffic jams on main arte- rial highways to the city next fall when the Empire Exposition will Do held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

Experiments are being conducted ct the Deer Breeding Institute ct Leningrad. Russia, to improve the breed of deer in the Far North.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

Magellenes, long isolated, is to be invaded by an air line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

ciudes Peter DiI,ec. chairman; syl. vio Riccardi, Joseph Cipriano and Charles Mucciiio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
CAPITOL FANS 'ENJOY''NEW|'|EST
 SABAT!NI FILM
Coliseum Shows Joe Pen ner Minus His Duck in
 Collegiate" Musical

Daring and debonaire Peter Blood immortalized by the novel of Raef- el Sabatini, has been brought to life on the screen in the production of Captain Blood" mammoth film which is playing now at the Cap itol Theatre \ The gentleman pirate of fortuns is portrayed by Errol Flynn. young Irishman comparatively new to the films The leading lady, a beauti- ful noblewoman who falls in love with the gold pirate, is Olivia de Haviland, who leaped to fame in Max Rinehardt's production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream"
 In addition to those two there is cast of more than forty princi- pals, headed by Lionel Atwill, Ba- sil Rathbone, Ross Alexander, Guy Kibbe, Henry Stephenson, Robert Barrat, Hobart Cavanaugh, David Torrance and J. Carroll Naish.
 Joe Penner is back on the screen in collegiate" now at the Coli scum. With his are Jack Oakie, Ned Sparks, Lynne Overman, and Francis Langford, but gone is the famous duck.
 Collegiate" is a swell musical, crammed with original comedy sit nations, sparkling with gags, plenty of music by Gordon and Revel, and legions of beautiful girls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

IRRIGATION - The cultivable area in many sections of Ethiopia is believed to be relatively small unless there are large-scale irriga- tion works.
 EXPLOITATION-The search for minerals and other raw materials calls for expensive surveys. If ex- ploitable areas are uncovered, furth- CT outlay will be needed for their development.
 British expert opinion is divided on how good a gamble it is that sufficient raw material resources will be uncovered for profitable exploitation.
 Surprise Yields Possible One school of thought holds that Ethiopia's probable resources are overrated, arguing that France and Britfin would have interested them selves long ago if there had been a reasonable expectation of rich reward
 The other school holds that Ethi- opio never has been thoroughly investigated and may yield sur prises.
 British experience in Kenya is cited: Ten years ago Kenya looked like a purely agricultural country; today it has a gold-mining indus try which in 1884 produced 12,110 fine ounces of gold valued at more than $418000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

Of this, $65 100000 represents rail- way devel opment, $27 500,000 of which was loaned free of interest.
 High Cost in Tanganyika
 Tanganyika, which is about the same size as Ethiopia, was handed over to the British after the World War. With no fighting involved, the country has cost Britain more than $43,50O,O00 in loans alone, much of it allocated to railway construction, and $2,000,000 in ir- recoverable grants-in-aid. Its Euro- pean population was 8,193 in 1884. { Colonies in that part of the world don't pay" one expert said. They're always crying for assist ance. But the prestige of having them is admitted. On that score alone many-and Mussolini among them-may reckon the cost is coun- terbalanced"
 Regardless of the contra a st ing British and Italian colonial aims, experts draw on British experience to sketch the following as among the main problems MusSolini will have to face:
 PROPAGATION - The British point out it is one thing to con- quer a country but another to pacify is. A related problem is the freeing of slaves. Lord Lytton has calculated it will cost at least $10,- 000000 to free the estimated g. 100000 Ethiopian slaves HEALTH A medical service must be established not only to better the condition of the natives but to make the country safe for settlers.
 Road Making Expensive
 TRANSPORTATION - Roads are described as a primary essential in ! opening backward countries to civ ilization. Road building in Ethiopia is termed "phenomenally expens- i've" Before the Italian invasion an estimate was made that it would cost $10,000 a mile for a 16-ton macadam road from Addis Ababa J to Lake Tana.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

shift gold reserves from their pres ent headquarters to points far in the interior. Last year more than s2,000,000,000 in bullion was moved from San Francisco to the Denver mint, where the Government con- sidered it safe from any threat, in- cluding invasion by foreign powers.
 It is presumed that most of the gold to be sent to Kentucky will be sent from New York and Phil adelphia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
UNCLE s A MS
 BILLIONS WILL HAVE NEW HOME
Government Starts New Policy of Housing Gold in
 Interior Mints, Vaults

WASHINGTON, Aug. i0.-Wen informed sources in Washington said that 50 or more armored trains may be required to move the bulk of Uncle Sam's $10,600,Oo0,00O gold hoard into the strong box now nearing completion at Fort Knc-,, Kentucky.
 Although the new CT osltory will not be ready for use until after September IS, plans for the huge shipments are already being drafted by the Secretary of the Treasury.
 The transfer of gold to Fort Knox is part of a long term program to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10
By OSCAR LEIDING AssOciated Press Foreign Staffl

NTAcNfOOAapCu Il lN0S OtNhSh oSoAAAI
 LONDON, Aug. 10.-British colon ial experts foresee long and ex- pensive job ahead of Mussolini in the development of Ethiopia.
 Enormous sums will be required, they say, with foreign borrowing at high rates of interest because of the risk that is considered in evitable.
 They believe no matter how much is spent it will be many years be- fore there is any return on the outlay.
 But they fight shy of saying just how long and how expensive the job may be. Fresh in their minds is the drubbing which Italy's swift conquest of Ethiopia gave to the calculations of military specialists.
 Aims of Nations Differ
 Mussolini' has different things in mind for Ethiopia, they say, from what the British have tried in Kenya and Tanganyika British eX- perience, therefore, is seen as a falacious yardstick.
 The British aim in Ethiopia $ southern neighbors is called the betterment of the native under white administration.
 Italys apparent goal in Ethiopia is to find room for her surplus population and to develop a source of raw materials.
 Colonial experts point out that with this difference of aims in mind, the facts of British coloniza- tion are:
 Kenya. smaller than Ethiopia, has taken 30 years to develop to it's present condition. Yet it's European population is little more than IT, 900, of whom only 2,000 are farm CTS.
 Aside from private capital invest ed = and S12,500 is the standard recommendation for would-be settlers minimum capital-the cost to Great Britain is indicated by a public debt exceeding $85, 100000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-10

Empire classifieds pay.