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The Washington times., 1937-07-30
D. {. Resident jailed
After Friends Death

Thomas Davis, 81, colored, Of
the 1900 block of New Jersey Ave.
N. w., was held today at the Sec
ond Precinct, in connection with
the death Of his friend, James
Ellerby, 80, colored, Of the same
address who died last night Of In
juries received when struck on the
head with a brick July 81, during
an argument.
According to police. Ellerby
went to Freedman'S Hospital for
treatment. Apparently recovered,
he left the hospital, but returned
Monday and died last night.
The Washington times., 1937-07-30
Murphy Visit to President
Arouses Speculation
By GEORGE DURNo
International Nsva Service

Curiosity of Washington political circles aroused today
they learned Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan to
be President Rooseyelts guest this weekend
The Washington times., 1937-07-30

troit, sending him to Manila as
as Governor General of the Philip
pines. In that post, he made a
most favorable impression, both in
the States and In the islands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
10TH VOLUME ON SALE SATURDAY
Complete Set of KipIing's Works Available for
 Democrat Readers

Don't delayi If you wait you'll be too late, for after next week your opportunity of purchasing . ten volume set of Kipling's Books at 29 cents per volume will be gone.
 On Saturday of this week the tenth volume in this set of books will go on sale and during the fol- lowing week 1t will be a period for those who wish the entire set of books to secure them. Many people have some of the volumes but have delayed in securing some of the books for one reason or another. It is for just these people whom we do not wish to disappoint that we are holding next week open to secure the books before we close the liber- al offer.
 The set of Kipling,s works must be seen to be appreciated and if you are interested in building up a lib- rary here is your opportunity to make a start or to add to your pres- ent library. The books are all hand- somely bound, excellently printed and in every respect look like a g value. You may secure the books now at the Democrat Oddce at 29 cents per volume. Get your books now. don't delay. After next week it will be too late.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

At the invitation of churches c the Augustana Synod in the Provi- dence area, the New England Con- ference of the Augustana Synod will convene in Gloria Del Luther an Church on Capitol Hill in Provi- dence, R. I. May s to 9 for its twen- ty-fifth annual convention. The climax of the five day convocatiOn will come on Sunday, May 9. Visit ing pastors will preach in the ten host. churches in the morning, and in the afternoon the anniversary service will be held in Gloria Del Church with Rev. Sven J. Sebelius, dean of AuguStana Theological Sem- mary in Rock Island, H., as the guest speaker. Dr. Sebelius will also speak at the closing service on Sum- day evening, which will be spon- sored by the conference Luther League, Rev. Henry J. Hokenson, Somerville, Mass, president.
 Special memorial services will be held at this convention for those departed during the past year, among whom is the late Rev. c. A. Stenholm, pastor of he Zion Luth- eran Church of Waterbury, who was killed in an automobile accident in March. As the Rev. MT. Stenholm was a member of the board of direc- tors of the Lutheran Children's Home in Avon, Mass, his successor will be chosen at this convention.
 The lay delegate from Zion church will be William Swanson of Cooke street with Emil Johnson of Arden road as alternate.
 The convention will open on wednesday afternoon at ? o'clock with a session set aside for an in- formal discussion of the home mis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
SALVATION ARMY
 NAMES M'MILLAN
Adopted American Elected Chief-Of=Staff of Na-
 tional Group :,

By cablegram comes news from the International Headquarters of the Salvation Army in London that General Evangeline Booth, head of the worldwide organization, has ap- pointed Commissioner John McMil- Ian as Chief of the Stagg, thus mak- ing him second in command of the Army.
 Commissioner McMillan is an American by adoption, having spent many years in the service of the Army in this country. His last ap- pointment in the U. s. A. was as leader of the Eastern Territory with headquarters in New York City.
 Commissioner McMillan is taking the place of Commissioner Henry Mapp who held this position since General Evangeline Booth was elec- ted head of the Army in 1935.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Lutheran Pastor To
 Be Chosen At Synod
Augustana Session in Providence to Name SuC-
 cessOr to Late Rev. Carl StenhOIm Next Month

sion problem of the Augustsna Synod. The question will be intro duced by Rev. M. L. Cornell of Worcester, Mass. Present at this session and speaker at the Synodical service on Thursday evening will be Rev. pr. P. Olof Bersell of Minne- apolis, Minn., president of the Al- gustana Synod. At the opening service on Wednesday evening the president of the New England Con- ference, Rev. Martin Luther Cornell of Worcester, Mass, and Rev. Harry s. Carlson of Brockton, Mass, sec retary of the conference, will preach.
 Business sessions will be held mornings and afternoons of each day, with the evenings set aside, for special services. At the devotional services opening the various sessions the following pastors will partici- pate: Rev. Hans Pearson of Spring field, Mass, Rev. Otto BergQuist or Gardner, Mass, Rev. Leonard l. Johnson of Meriden, Conn.,, Rev. Peter Nordgren of Lowell, Mass. Rev. Luther Knock of Everett, Mass, and Rev. Karl Johansson of |. Cambridge, Mass.
 As speaker at the missionary fes- tival on Friday evening missionary from China, Rev. Gustav Carlberg, has been secured. Saturday eve- ming there will be choral concert given by the Providence District Lutheran Choral Union, Raymond c. R. Noren, conductor, for the benefit of the Lutheran Children's Home in Avon, Mass. Reynold Pet- erson serves as accompanist. spe- cial music at other services will be given by the Gloria male chorus oi Providence, the Attleboro-PaWtucket
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Hollywood dancing girls think that President Frank lin D. Roosevelt would make the most perfect husband Marion Shelton of St. Louis speaking for several Of the Broadway Melody of 1937 dancers said T imagine that the president would make perfect husband because hes so understanding If he understand the needs of 12O GOO 900 people, he understand the needs of wife Walter Winche got several votes because the girls felt he would keep things exciting None of the Gables Mont the only actor mentioned in the perfect hubby stngs Mildred Rehn felt that there would be perfect husband This chlorine from British Columbia Sald that 'it was too much to expect"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
CUNNERY SCHOOL
 HONORS PARENTS
Special to The Democratl


 Washington, April 28.-The third annual Parents Day" will be ob- served at histroic Gunnery school here Saturday and Sunday, May 8 and g.
 Parents of boys attending the school have arranged to come from great distances to be with their sons at this observance. A feature of the occasion will be the father and -son tennis tournament Saturday morn ing, and the baseball game of Gun- nery vs. Ridgef1eld school in the aft- ernoon.
 Dr. Tertius Van Dyke, head mas ter of the school, will speak at an informal gathering Saturday even- ing, outlining the new school ar- engagements for the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
RESERVATION DAYS
 DESCRIBED BY TRIGG

Boyhood days on an Indian res- ervation near the Canadian border were described by Adjutant William Trigg at the supper for the local corps cadet brigade at the Salva- tion Army citadel last night. Ad- jutant Trigg is young peoples sec- retary of the Southern New Eng land division.
 Sixteen young people were pres- ent. Mrs. Eugene Sphorer, corps cadet guardian, was in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

choir, Rev. J. Theodore Lundquist, director, the Bethany choir of Au- burn, R. T., the senior church choir of Gloria Del, Providence, and the Pontiac Lutheran choir.
 Simultaneously with this anni- versary convention the Women's Missionary society of the New Eng land Conference will gather for it's twenty-fifth annual convention, and holding its sessions in the United Baptist church on Capitol Hill. Mrs Hilmer Larson of Lynn, Mass, IS president of this active organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Editor, Tall Tower Topics. :.

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. One of the most coorful social functions of the will be held Sat urday evening at Elks hall. That's right! It will be the first annual dinner dance of Company G, lO1nd Infantry Formal dress will be the attire although the Gmen will attend in their uniforms. am enclos- ing ticket for you and trust you'll come along Tor our initial endeavor along these lines. Sincerely, Corporal Johnny Martin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

spot news Mr. and Mrs. John Kopiczh of the Brooklyn section enjoyed the show at Radio City Music Hall last Sunday Johnny says that when the inspiration strikes him likes to hop into his car and shove off for the big town Billy Phelan from the Abrigador is the greatest souvenir collector this side of where the Chi cago Worlds Fair used to be. All the Tr-Y boys are season in years Tom Leonard will twir . i. Pete Fox caused mild sensation at the recent Secheprey banquet at Elks' hall with the cards he supplied for the tables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Editor, Tall Tower Topics On one of my regu- far Sunday auto rides came across very peculiar sgn in fact there four of them, and two sides of the post office building in TorringtOn They read Hive Parking Only and signed by the police de- partment. Now don't wish to be so dumb but am Tn quandary It could mean for horse driven vehicles or with drivers always in the Will some citizen from TOrringtOn enlighten me? .. EsS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Editor. Tall Tower Topics. .

Editor, Tall Tower Topics Did you ever swing in spring? If you haven't you had better take in the Alpha Hi-Y Spring Swing semi-forma at the Central Saturday night. Cliff slators DeMolay swingsters, featuring Edna Winters Bob Calkins and Knowles Richards will supply the rhythm Ed Burns heads the committee in charge assisted by Pete McSherry handling the decorations, and Hennie Minor caring for the refreshments trust you will the enclosed compmentaries Swingingly yours. DICK Leonard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Tall Tower
 Topics
IT'S RAINING RAIN
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When April showers come your way, They promise flowers soon in May. But when it's raining, don't lose any bets, It's just raining rain and not vioets. You may kid yourself gazing at rain-drenched hills But rain is rain you know, and never dahodis. Its really raining rain so please don't frown, How can you say it's raining roses down When April showers turn to driving rain, Know that May flowers are soon here again. But when it's raining have no regrets, It's just raining rain and not violets.
 -Em Elm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
RreatherS.

Breathers Deputy Sheriff "Clem" Brotti is ex- banding his chest to heights under that gold badge these days And wonder he recently announced that on June 28 next he will take his bushng bride lovely Gertrude Clapp, of Oak street The whole court staff is invited. Jim Kelly is sporting around in a Ford V-8. Tom Scadden and Ebbie Conlan will depart for the land of cherry blossoms next Saturday During their weeks stay they hope to bump into Franklin Delano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Speaking of odd fabrics Rosalind Russell, the Brass Ctys gift to cinemaland is extremely proud of her new golf ensemble made from, of all things, burlap of the same type formerly used to make gunnysack The dress twopiece model with buttons down the length of the front skirt well the jacket The buttons are hand wrought from plain, unpublished wood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

During the run of M-Ci-M's Camille" co-starring
 reta Garb0 and Robert Taylor, at theater near the University of California in Los Angeles one of the 24 sheet stands bearing the catch-line, "Garbo loves Robert Taylor i'm Camille" was erected the uni versity The next day line added It read SO do we" and signed by fifty or more of the university gals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
KRrEGER FINED

A fine of $5 and costs for viola ton of the rules of the road was imposed in Seymour town court last night on Albert E. Krieger, 64, of this city. He was arrested follow ing minor accident in Seymour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Washington, April 28-The $174,- 000, 900 Aluminium Company ofAmer- ica, sued for dissolution in an anti trust suit by the Department of Justice, is "at loss to understand" why it is being prosecuted.
 All, however, eventually will be made clear. Perhaps no one will ever quite explain why Roose- welt waited four years before hav- ing his attorney general take some such action against the aluminium trust" But here is a bit of confi- dential tipoff for the Melons and their associates:
 @-The suit is vital test case x for the antitrust laws. The government isn't certain that the Supreme Court hasn't so devital- ized those laws as to make them ineffective. But it believes that if there is any business group which can be successfully prose- cuted under the monopoly laws it is the Aluminium Company's or- ganization.
 0-The administration, as pre- A viously reported these dis patches, is worried about price imitation. It thinks the threat oi a crash resulting from price infla- ton comes chiefly from industries in which prices are controlled. It says that after Aluminium Com- pany profits increased from $9,- 571 ,000 in 1885 to $20,866,000 in l936, and looked certain to in- crease in 1887, the corporation still went ahead and rasied prices a few weeks ago.
 O-Most important of all, for the Q first time since anyone can remember, the assistant attorney general in charge of the depart ment's antitrust law division is man who means business. Assist Atty. Gen. Robert H. Jackon will be no stranger to the owners oi Aluminium Company. He pros- ecuted the Mellon tax case.
 Politicians of both parties have howled about monopoly for dec- ades. This isn't the first time something has been done about it, but for present-day purposes, it's much the most important.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Following one of the most unusual accidents that has happened in recent years studio sound stage an accident that confined her to her home for seven days, Ann Sothern has returned to work in her khO Radio picture "There Goes My Girl" Playing scene with Gene Raymond week ago. Miss SOthern was sup posed to duck behind couch to avoid being seen by her fellow player The actress ducked so swiftly now ever that her chin struck the of the couch with such force that her teeth bit through her lower lip Four stitches were taken to close the wound Fortu nately, scar followed the operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

Reno Poulsen, product of our fair town, feat ured in the editorial section of the New York Sunday Mirror this week in interesting yarn entitled How Much Do You Know About Typewriters?". Reno, very typical of the modern typist goodooking and eff cent can speed-burn the keys like nobodys business The article was studded by none e-toofattering two of Lillian Bruorton champion of the first speed contest ever hed in 19O6 At that time it was thought that only strong husky could stand the toll of being a typist How times have changed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
Antitrust Unit Shaken Up

In time past, during that long period when Andrew w. Mellon was secretary of the treasury the Aluminium Company received var ious consents for its practices from the Department of Justice. And there were no prosecutions. Surpris- ing as 1t may seem, a certain amount of shaking up and cleaning up of personnel in the, antitrust division has been considered neces- sary since the new assistant attor- ney general took charge.
 | There was an ebaraSsing mo-
 ment more than 10 years ago
 when Atty. Gen. Harlan Fiske
 tone, a newcomer here, decided
 the Aluminium Company should
 be prosecuted. Andrew Mellon
 showed enthusiasm over Stones
 availability for the Supreme Court
 and President Coolidge appointed Stone to seat on that bench,
 where he still functions vigorous ly. After attempting to appoint Iay. yer whose connection with an-
 other trust led to public outcry, Coolidge named to succeed Stone, an old friend from Vermont. He developed the sitdown technique
 in official position to a new high
 point and regaled newspaper c0r- respondents with fishing stories.
 Senator Tom Walsh was named attorney general by Roosevelt. He promised one of his first acts would be to bring suit against the aluminium trust. But he died be- fore he had the chance. Atty. Gen. Homer s. Cummings never got around to 1t until just the other day. But Cummings has always been politically minded and completely loyt.l to the White House. so it is fair to assume that the President never pushed him on 1t very hard. It is also fair to assume that one big reason the Aluminium Company hasn't heard from the Department of Justice be- fore is that Roosevelt favored in- stead the MIRA idea and its provis- ions for suspension of antitrust law. And it does take lot of time to prepare an antitrust case.
 
 See It As Monopoly Now But now Cummings and Jackson take the position that there is law against monoply on the federal statutes which has been there for many years, that the aluminium business is perfect and complete monopoly and that 1t has been built up by illegal steps. The Sherman Act jenal- izes any person or combination of persons monopolizing or attempt ing to monopolize "any part of the trade or commerce among the sev- erai states or with foreign na- tiops."
 The government charges that
 the corporation is the sole pro- ducer of pig aluminium in the
 United States and that it's recent advance in the price of virgin in-
 got was an fact of oppressive and u;rea~ nabIe price fixing" and in
 restraint of trade.
 The petition says the company has protected itself from foreigr competition through a series oi devices. including purchases anc competition in foreign countries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
LUCKY GIRL.

Mary Jane Veroneau, of 65 Phoenix avenue, school girl, es- capped injury yesterday afternoon when struck by a car driven by John s. Cantillon, of 319 Oak street, at South Main and Dover streets. The girl was taken to St. Mary's hospi- tai and examined, but no injury was found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

 which enabled it to make agree ments with foreign producers to restrict production and allocate markets.
 The Aluminium Company, com- menting on the suit, has complained that it has been "the most investi- gated company in America"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28
BEHIND THE SCENES! WASHINGTON
Democrat Washington Correspondent

Confidential Tip-Of Why the Aluminium Com pany of America Is Being Sued for Dissolution by the Depart ment of Justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-28

At the invitation of churches of sion problem of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-01

THE OLD GENTLEMAN's CURSE
 Physicians recently have found that the administration of anterior pituitary hormone, either internally or by hypodermic injection, brings considerable relief to men in the earlier stage of prostatic hyper trophy, obstruction of the bladder. The theory on which this treatment is based is that this common afflic- ton of men past middle age is the conseouencc of functional deficiency of the anterior pituitary internal Secreton.
 The same medicament, hypoder- mically injected, has been found cfficacious in correcting not only cryptorchidism in young boys but also the retarded or faulty develop ment of boys with undescended testicle. Such treatment has brought about entirely satisfactory results In numerous cases where surgery would have been the only remedy a few years ago.
 The introduction of transurethral prostatic resection in recent years has been a great boon to elderly gentlemen cursed with prostatic hypertrophy. Although this compar- atiyely easy alternative (for the pa- tient) to the formidable perineal or suprapubic operation has already saved much life and more distress, 1t has been and still Is condemned by some of the old guard on one pretext or another. Tn spite Of this characteristic medical attitude many of the most competent urolo- gists now employ the new method almost exclusively for the treat ment of prostatic obstruction and as their experience with 1t and It's results grows they express the opinion that 1t should be the meth cd Of choice.
 Some good physicians report that X-ray treatment alone gives prolonged relief in many cases Of prostatic obstruction. This seems reasonable enough. The prostate gland is analogous with the uterus embroyologically. X-ray treatment is commonly boon for women with fibroids (myomata) or tumors of the uterus.
 One in ten men past fifty, one In four past sixty, and an increasing proportion of men as the years roll on suffer from enlarged prostate. The effect, the only serious effect of this almost physiological change of senility, is mechanical obstruc- ton of the bladder. For his own self respect and the comfort Of those about him, the old man who find himself beginning to be trou- bled with undue frequency, espe- cially at night, or with nearly or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-01

Hackensack, N. J., Juno 30--The story of Jessie Simpson. l8-year-old Miss Jersey of 1886" who lost both of her legs in Q recent railroad &C., cident, is the newest proof that al- though all tho world loves g. lover, its cheers go to the fighter who won't be licked
 If the world had heard only that the tragic accident postponed Mss Simpson marriage to young man m Hackensack, the story would have been forgotten by now. However, when 1t became known that the at- tractIve brunette had no intention oi remaining an invalid and was busily trying to figure out @ way to con- tinue to earn her living, e kindly world turned not only sympathetic ear but a helping hand.
 A famous watch company mas made 1t possible for Jessie Simpson to earn a living with her beautiful hands and arms. She will model their new curvex watches until the day comes when she can have artificial legs. Tn fact, so impressed are they with her ability to model watches and with the shining beauty Of her face and hair that they have given her e six months contract one which does not exclude other modelling jobs,
 Character EnSlaves Her Sponsors
 Impressed by tales of the former telephone operators courage, realiz- ing that her smooth olive skin ana long curly black hair arc unusuaIiy lovely, such important artists as Howard Chandler Christy, Dean Cornwell, Arthur William Brown and Hal Phyfe proclaimed willingness to further foster her modelling career when she is able to walk again. All have asked her to pose for them as soon as she can,
 But don't think for a moment