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rietta Herzog. first vice president:
Mrs. Lille Schneider. second vice
president; Miss Mary Widmayer. third
vice president; Mrs. Margaret Duerst,
recording secretary: Mrs. Louise B.
Gould, financial secretary and Mrs.
Agnes Gisler, treasurer.
The officers of the Ladies' Sewing
Society are Mrs. Catharine Miller,
president; Mrs. Mollie Hoist, first vice
president; Mrs. Amelia Grass, second
vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth VIE
gand, recording secretary: Mrs. Emma
Thomfardt, financial secretary and
Mrs. Elise Zimmerman. treasurer.
One of the most active members Of
the orphan asylum in more recent
years was Martin Wiegand. who served
as president Of the Board OF Directors
from 1914 to the time Of his death
in 1925. and a few years ago. when
Good Hope road was widened, and
retaining wall in front of the asylum
was needed, an attractive and sub
stantial one was erected and dedicated
to his memory by the family Of the
deceased.
When the road was widened it also
became necessary TO remove the
monument to Baron Won Steuben,
celebrated Prussian-American officer
in the Revolutionary War and in
structor general Of the Continental
Army. However, it was given what
many consider better setting.
This monument long stood in the
Schuetzen Park grounds, on Georgia
avenue, where the cornerstone was
laid by the Grand Lodge Of Masons,
May 20. 1870.
Directors of the home are: President,
William c. Zimmerman; first vice
president, Frederick w. Schneider;
second vice president, Henry w. Vie
gand; secretary, Rudolph w. Santle-
mann; treasurer, Edward A. Trip.
pRIOR to the Civil War there were
few homes along Good Hope road
from Uniontown-as AnacoStia was
once called-to the top of the hill.
where was the old town Of Good Hope,
and an early map includes only the
names of r. Worthington. to the north
of the road, and B. Smith, to the
south. Both Of these homes set back
a distance from the road. Near the
top Of the hill and close to Good Hope
Tavern, lived a Mrs. Perkins, and j.
jenkins. and H. Anderson resided close
to the tavern. A later map shows the
nurseries Of Nicholas Studer and the
the home Of Mr.. Linger. both be-
tween old Anacostia and the asylum.
c. Thompson was on the south side
OF the road. little above DR.. ChriSty.
about opposite Studer's place. and near
the top of the hill was Dr. Wadsworth's
home. J. Chrismond and T. Mosier
were located at or near Good Hope.
Frederick H. Kramer and Guide
brothers also were well-knoWn nurs-
erymen on Good Hope road, 40 years
ago.
The late Harry Shannon, in one of
his rambles, says that Good Hope was
the name Of tract belonging to the
Addison family, which very probably
had been taken out Of the tract called
Chichester, and that it was out of the
tract called Good Hope that Nicholas
Young, progenitor of the Washington
Young family of Giesborough. bought
an estate which he called Nonesuch.
Mr.. Shannon also mentions as early
settlers south of Good Hope road, Bob
Martins Farmers and Drovers' Hotel.
Alexander Crutchett's drug store and
]. Minnix e. Sons wheelwright and
blacksmith shop, and to the north of
Evening star., 1937-02-07
Coffee Fraud Halted. .
THE coffee purchaser can purcha

THE coffee purchaser can purchase
his coffee with confidence. know
ing that when he buys the product he
will get what he pays for.
Some unscrupulous dealers in the
past have adulterated their product
with chaf. worthless in itself and re-
ducing the strength OF the coffee pur-
chased.
One manufacturer had been supply
ing dealers with what he described as
coffee screenings. which were in real
ity chaff which had been nodded and
pressed into the form which resem-
bled ground roasted coffee.
An investigation resulted in the
trapping Of this illegal trade, and the
manufacturer in question pleaded
guilty and was fined.
The Federal food inspectors are con-
stantly on the watch for violations of
food regulations. violations which, it
may be said about the professors Of
food, are the exception rather than
the rule.
Evening star., 1937-02-07

as classic none is more striking than
the deep obscurity in which Abraham
Lincoln was born and the worldwide
expression of grief that followed his
untimely death.
No circumstance attending the birth
Of Abraham Lincoln 1913 years ago Fri
day, in the bleak fastnesses Of the
frontier, even remotely intimated the
immortal role he was to play in the
affairs Of the Nation-the impress he
was to leave upon the consciousness of
mankind.
His birth was Of import only to
Evening star., 1937-02-07
Lincoln Went to Grave
With World in Sorrow
Washington Shrines Testify to Lasting I'M
press Of Man Remembered by Lovers Of
Freedom in All Spheres of Humanity.

those within the walls Of the humble
cabin His death, and the manner of
it, touched the heart of all humanity.
1t is safe to say that no single event
in the last century aroused such a
universal feeling Of mingled respect,
admiration. Indignation and despair
and brought to America more sincere
expressions, not only from the gov
ernments Of the world, but from the
press and the public everywhere.
Perusal of the messages, now pre-
served in the archives Of the Govern.
ment, which poured into Washington
in 1865 Immediately after the official
announcement of the Presidents
death, reveal the depth Of the worlds
feeling.
OF chief significance. however. Is
the fact, first, that the people of every
country gave vent to their feelings be-
yond the official condolences Of the
governments representing them, and.
second, that even the official messages
breathed sincerity and warmth
which went many leagues past CUSTOM
airy diplomatic verbiage
Queen Victoria personally was deep
ly affected by the murder of the Pres
ident, and in her very feeling personal
letter to Mrs. Lincoln pointed to the
parallel between the latter's bereave.
ment and her own recent loss OF the
prince consort, to whom she was so
devoted.
In these words, as one bereaved
woman to another. did Queen Victoria
speak to Mrs. Lincoln. Dated at Os.
borne April 90, 1865, the Queens let
ter read:
Dear Madam: Though stranger
/ to you. ' cannot remain silent when
| so terrible a calamity has fallen upon
you and your country, and must per-
sonally express my deep and heartfelt
sympathy with you under the shock
| ing circumstances of your present
dreadful misfortune.
'No one can better appreciate than
can, who am myself utterly broken
hearted by the loss of my beloved hus-
band. who was the light of my life
my stay-my all-what your sufferings
must be. and I earnestly pray that
you may be supported by Him to
Whom alone the sorely afflicted can
look for comfort in the hour Of heavy
| affliction.
with renewed expression Of true
sympathy. I remain, dear madam.
"Your sincere friend.
VICTORIA
Evening star., 1937-02-07

Buffalos, when pursued, always ran
west or northwest-never east or
south-according to William Emmett
Roberts. pioneer Texas ranchman.
Evening star., 1937-02-07
By Herbert HOUander.
'RERTY-InVTN

4DCn -LoN4N1 men ana
women the world over this
week will join in marking the
birthday anniversary Of Abra-
ham Lincoln.
AS the years have rolled by Lin
coins figure has gained in stature, and
the ideals for which he strove have
found responsive echo in the hearts
Of all peoples. This week the Nation
he united will lead in paying tribute
TO great and kindly man.
In a life whose every contrast stands
Evening star., 1937-02-07
THE Earl of Derby, addressing the

Il EsoLl vi ANLOyy ddNA Coo4AA6 VAiV
House OF Lords. said:
an Joining in this address-that Is
to say. in expressing our sorrow and in
dignation PIT the atrocious crime by
which the United States have been
deprived Of their Chief Magistrate
your lordships will only follow, though
the event has been known so short
time, the universal feeling of sympathy
which has been expressed from one
end Of this kingdom to the other. And
II there be in the United States any
persons who, misled by our having abb
stained from expressing any opinion
as to the conflict now going on, or
even from expressing the opinion We
may have formed upon the merits Of
the two great contending parties-if
there be any persons who believe that
there Is a generally unfriendly feeling
in this country toward the citizens OF
the United States, think they could
hardly have had more complete refu-
tation of that opinion (cheers) con-
veyed in what I hope will be the ulani.
nous declaration Of Parliament, fol-
lowing the declarations which her
majesty has been pleased to make.
both publicly and privately, to the
American Minister, as well as to the
widow OF President Lincoln, and again
following the voluntary and spontane-
Gus expression Of opinion which has
already proceeded from almost all the
great towns and communities OF this
country.
"Whatever other misfortunes may
have attended this atrocious crime.
hope that, at least, one good effect
may have resulted from it-namely.
that the manner in which the news
has been received in this country will
satisfy the people of the United States
that her majesty's subjects, one and
all, deeply condemn the crime which
has been committed, and deeply SYM
pathize with the people Of the United
States in their feelings OF horror at
the assassination of their Chief Magis-
trate."
Searching through the records, one
can believe that few groups were so
small that when they met they failed
to adopt a resolution which was for
warded to the United States post.
haste: usually one addressed to the
Government, another to Mrs. Lincoln.
There are such resolutions by the
representing every walk Of
life and countless communities every
where. The record is q monumental
one.
In an address from the working men
Of South London to Mrs. Lincoln,
Mr.. johnson and the people Of Amer
ica," 1t was pointed out that "the
name Of Abraham Lincoln has already
become famous to the working people
Of England: he appeared as one OF
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Preliminary Plans Discussed At Meeting
 Of Council Officials
Various Local Units to Send Representatives tO Nations Capitol June % to July lO- Qualifications
 Outlined By Leaders Closing Date Assigned

dellce of actual Scouting camping experience in short term or summer camps, or other evidence of a CO., operative attitude and training and ability to take care of himself in the open, as also evidence that he will serve as a creditable member of the local council delegation to the jam boree.
 He shall agree to participate as a member of an organized jamboree troop in such -jamboree training camp as the local jamboree commit tee may prescribe.
 He shall submit medical certifi- cation of physical fitness, including proof of having been vaccinated against smallpox within seven years (no exceptions). (All vaccinations must be given well ahead of the time of leaving for janboree).
 The committee planned to have every troop in the council visited by some member of the jamboree com mittee to acquaint Scouts with the plans and purpose of the jamboree.
 In Attendance
 Members present at last nights meeting included in addition to the chairman, the following: William c. Cleveland of Watertown, represen- tative of the Pomperaug district; Paul Reed of Waterbury district A; Chester l.. Clark, representative of Waterbury district "D"; Fred S. Smith chairman of the 1885 jam- boree committee; and Scout Execu- tive David F. Babson and Henry Donohue, assistant executive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Assistant Executive

quarters. Great interest was shown at last nights session and the chair man pointed out that the local coun- Gil might have one full troop of 38 scouts and leaders at the jamboree providing applications are received early enough to make reservations with the national council.
 March IS Date
 The committee decided to set March IS as the closing date when preliminary applications would be received from troops reserving space for one more boy. It will not be nec- essary to select boys for final ap- proval until May.
 The cost of the jamboree this year will be approximately the same as for the last jamboree, and will con- sist of the $25 jamboree fee which will pay the full cost of the boys board and camping facilities and some special trips to points of in- tel,est about the nations capital. In addition, there will be needed SIG for round-trip transportation and me0ls enroute, $10 for general equip ment for the troop and for the three days preliminary training camp, and 8 $5 contingent fund, or $50 in all Any balance not spent will be re- funded to the troop, or to Scouts in cases where the Scouts pay the costs themselves.
 Eligibility
 To be eligible to attend, Scouts must have been registered by Jan- uary l of this year, and in addition must meet these other qualifications He shall present to the local jam boree committee satisfactory evil
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Women Bowlers Fete
 Mrs. James McGrath
Social Highlights Weekly Matches Guest of Honor Presented Gft--Dancing to Feature Basketball game
WASHINGTON HILL NEWS

The 17th wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. James McGrath of this city was the occasion for the party yesterday at Xavian; hall given by the members of the We'd desday bowling league. Mrs. Me- Grath was presented with pair of bowling shoes by her teammates as compliment to her prowess as pinster.
 Music was played by the WPA orchestra, under the direction of Frank Romano, during the luncheon and also for dancing and entertain ment which followed. Mrs. McGrath, the guest of honor, entertained with several songs.
 Rev. James M. Coughlin was the principal speaker and he expressed words of congratulations to the honored guest. Members of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
LUDDY, CORCORAN TO SWAP PUNCHES
Columbian Squire Mem- bers to Box at Open
 House Program Friday

Four three-round boxing bouts, featuring matched members of Michael McGivney Circle, 124, Co., lumbian Squires, will be included in the program for the Open House to be held tomorrow night in the Columbus Club, 79 North Main street.
 The bouts will bring together "Joe" Stevens and Harry Stoyer m the opener, followed by Maurice Mc- Carthy and John Conlon, Peter Luddy and Bennett Daly, and John Clarke vs Richard Burns. In a burlesque bout George Corcoran and James Luddy will match strides and punches.
 Several reels of football games have been secured for the occasion, too, and their exhibition is calcu- lated to draw much attention.
 Chairman James Luddy of the arrangements committee. has also made plans for other entertainment. Assisting him on his committee are Joseph Stevens, John Conlon, and Joseph Corcoran.
 Squires are entitled to bring guests with them to the Open House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
DISMISS JURORS
 IN DAMAGE SUIT
Decision Made to Present Trial Only Before Judge
 Edward Finn

Jurors who reported to the com- mon pleas court today for duty in the damages suits of Charles Dewey and Fred Sturtevant against Ike and Morris Soyitsky of Ansonia, and the cross complaints of the latter. were dismissed today when decision was made to present the trial only before Judge Edward J. Finn.
 The actions are based on an auto mobile accident which took place in Ansonia, with Dewey claiming $1,- 800 and Sturtvant seeking $500 for injuries, while in the cross com plaints, the Sovitsky's ask $500 each. Each of the complaining litigants alleges the crash was caused by the negligence of the other. Dewey was riding with Sturtevant at the time and the Sovitsky's were in the other car with Morris driving.
 Attorney William B. Fitzgerald and Attorney Harry Spellman represent the plaintiffs, with Attorney Martin H. Gormley for the defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Q Attend Jamboree in Washington, D. e.
GRANDFATHER OF
 TAYLOR CARED FOR

Hollywood Feb. 4E(UP)-Robert Taylor's grandfather won't have to smoke tobacco from the relief com missary any more Hollywood's new est film idol promised today.
 Taylor who was Arlington Brugh before he atta.red film fame, said he couldn't understand why Grand father Jacob A. Brugh had to apply for a $l6-a-week relief job at Holmesville, Neb.
 Ofhcials of the studio that has his contract were wrought up over the publicity attending the old mans plight in Nebraska, insisting that the star could not be legally responsible for his grandfather condition.
 The actor, it was said, paid some of his grandfather's bills and gave him $20 when he visited Holmesville last fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
DICNTTARIES TO
 VISIT HITLER

Berlin, Feb. 4(UP)-FuehreE Adolf Hitler intends to receive two high Roman Catholic dignitaries, it was understood today. to discuss problems that have arisen between the church and the government.
 Either Cardinal Faulkhabeg. archs bishop of Munich, or Cardinal Schulte, archbishop of Cologne. was mentioned as likely to be one visitor, with Bishop Konrad yon Preysing of Berlin as the other.
 All three churchmen visited tho pope at the vatican recently, on duty call which nevertheless was believed to have been the occasion for a discussion of the German Maxi problem. Particularly mem toned was the Nazi party campaign to persuade parents to send pupils to non-denominational schools. The treaty between Germany and the vatican guarantees the continuance of Catholic schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
CHIEF CAVANAUCH
 NOW IN COMMAND
Popular Deputy Promoted By Board = Retiring
 Chiefs Record Praised

The new head of the fire depart ment, Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh, mide his first tour of inspection in his new official capacity today. Chief Cavanaugh, former deputy chief of the department, was promoted to his new post by the board of fire com- missioners in an unanimous vote yesterday afternoon, following the boards acceptance of petition for retirement by Chief Thomas J. Lynch.
 Chief Cavanaugh has been reg ular fireman for close to 35 years, and served as a callman before that time. He was made a captain IT. 1908 and was promoted to deputy chief in 1885.
 The record of Chief Lynch was praised by Commissioner Henry Minor, who pointed out that he had been a regular member of the de- sioner Minor appointed Commis- partment for 42 years. Commis- sioners Fred Chesson and Frank Healey to draw up resolutions on Chief Lynch's retirement. The board voted unanimously in favor of the retiring chiefs request that he be placed on half-pay, in accordance with the city charter.
 The board turned over to the pension fund check for $15 sent by Max Birenbaum, manager of the Lorraine shop, for services per- formed by the firemen in battling serious fire at the establishment last month. Applications for ap- pointment to the call force were re- ceived from George J. Horn and Armand LeClero and were placed on file.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
BUNKER HILL

Experience in Applying Psy- chology" was the title of talk given at a meeting of the Wo- mems associatoin of Bunker Hill Congregational church yester- day afternoon by Rev. Mathew Madden, pastor of Mill Plain Union church. Mrs. Edwin J. Rockwell presided and a group of
 cello solos was played by John
 Beecher, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. J. Winifred Beecher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FIRST CHURCH

Missionary work in Turkey, Syria and Armenia was de- scribed yesterday afternoon by Rev. Alfred Carleton, a mis- sionary home on furlough, at a meeting of the guild of the First Congregational church.
 Activities of Dr. Wilson Dodd, who is connected with the First church was described by the speaker. Dr. DOdd is stationed in Turkey. MT. Carleton is a teacher in the school in Syria maintained by the American board of foreign missions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
MINISTERS

Lenten programs will be studied and discussed next Tuesday at the monthly meeting of the Water bury Ministers Association at the "Y". Rev. Martin J. Lorenz of the First Lutheran church and Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg of the First Congregational church, will lead the discussion which will be preceded by a luncheon. Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Baptist church is president of the association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
SECOND CHURCH

Examples of earnestness and achievement by students of the Talledega college, for colored peo- pie in Alabama, were given last night at a meeting of the Womens association of the Second Congre- gational church by Mrs. Frederick A. Sumner, wife of a former pres ident of the college. The school is conducted by the American Mis- sionary Association.
 Tea, social hour and entertain ment followed the discourse. Mrs. Walter Boyd presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FIRST METHODIST

Rev. Theodore c. Bobilin of the First Methodist church discussed "The World Against Religion" last night at meeting of the Water bury federation of Mems Bible Glasses. The gathering, which was attended by delegations from sev- eral local churches, took place at the First Methodist church with Fred R. Book presiding. Among those present was George Trow- bridge of West Haven, president of the State Federation of Mems Bible Classes. Plans for a Communion breakfast on March 14th were dis cuSSed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
News In Local. Church Circles
SOUTH FEDERATED

Education, legislation and re- conservation to the principles of Christianity were outlined yesterday by Rev. T. Leroy Crosby of the South Federated church as the real road to peace in an address before the mem- bers of the WOmen's Mission ary and Social Union at the First Baptist church. Mrs. J. A. Stone presided at the meet ing and Mrs. Alice Charters led the devotions. Vocal solos were sung by Miss Harriet Lewis, ac- c0mpanied by Mrs. Paul Marg- graff. The hostesses of the aft- ernoon were Mrs. John Foster, Mrs. Arthur l.. PurintOn and Mrs. Burton J. Hine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
GRACE METHODIST

"The Battle Front in Arkansas" ;" will be the topic under discussion by Rev. Claude Williams of Little Rock, when he speaks at a meet ing of the Religion and Labor foundation at the Grace Methodist church in Waterville at 7:3O p. m. MT. Williams was one of the two persons who was flogged by a group of irate southerners last year while on his way to the fun ,sral of a share cropper who had been killed in strike
 MT. Williams is a director ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Park Activities

Bobby Kelly's boxing class at tracted a favorable group of youths to the Community house yesterday afternoon. Another class will be held today.
 Skating attracted large crowds from this and other sections to the Washington park rink yester- day. Announcement is expected to be made today by the park depart ment in regard to skating at Hamli- ton and Fulton parks and this Will somewhat ease the situation at Washington rink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Cecil H. Grant of Naugatuck, chairman of the Jamboree commit tee of Mattatuck Council, outlined plans and the general requirements for attendance at the National Jam- boree in Washington from June 29 to July 10, at a meeting held last evening at local Boy Scout head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
MID-wEEK SERVICES

The importance of Abelard as 8 teacher, theologian and TO- mantle figure was discussed last night by Rev. T. LeROy Crosby at the mid week service at the South Federated church. Rev. MT. Crosby stated that Adelard's devotion to Hel0ise has become one of the great classics of all times. He pointed to him as a pioneer in education and a leader in popularizing what IS now considered the modern con- ceptiOn of theology.