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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
DEATH OF MRS. HELEN LITTLE

Helen Little, 80, wife Of Pleas
ant Little, of New Straitsville, died
Sunday following an operation for
appendicitis. Besides her husband,
she leaves three step-children. Mr..
SON Of Leroy Little, and wife, for
mer residents of Bristol township.
Funeral services were held Tues
day at the home, with interment in
New Straitsville cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
SIZING THEM UP

We understand that an investiga-
tor from the civil service commits
sion has been in Malta sizing up the
three applicants for the Malta post
office, who took the civil service ex-
animation some weeks ago. They are
Miss Marjorie Harrison, George
Davis and Charles Finley
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
GEO. BARRELL ABOUT SAME

Mr.. George Barrell of Malta, who
is suffering with general infirmities,
remains much the same Mrs. Ger
trude Lawrence is assisting in his
care. Mr.. Barrell's son, Mr.. w. C.
Barrell of Indianapolis, Ind, came
the first of the week to spend few
days with him,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21

Jean, the seven year old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl McElfresh,
near Malta, narrowly escaped SER
ious injury Saturday night. She
was riding in the front seat of their
automobile, and just as the car
made the turn at the Wagner SER
vice station, Malta, the machine
door came open and the child fell
out. While no bones were broken,
she was badly bruised about her
face, head and hips. She has also
been quite i'll with whooping cough.
but is now improving.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
GUS ABEL, JR., CUTS LIP

While practicing football Wednes-
day afternoon, Gus Abel, jr., receiv-
ed cash on his lower lip about an
inch long, and clear through his lip,
when he fell against the cleats on
shoe. It required three stitches
two outside his lip, and one inside,
to close the wound.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
Mrs. Haynes Sells Property

Mrs. Katie Haynes has sold her
residence property in the east end
of town to Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Sing
rec of Malta, who plan to occupy it
made through the Geo. B. Kenney
real estate agency.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
REBEKAHS TO BE INSTRUCTED
AT GAINESVILLE FRIDAY

The Rebekah 9th district school
of instruction will be held Friday
afternoon and evening at GAINESVILLE.
A number from this county plan to
attend. Mrs. III. j. Leggett is pres
ident and Mrs Nellie Fox is secre-
tary Of the organization.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21

Mrs. J. A. Ivers who has been in
Columbus for some time, and has
been cared for at the home of her
niece, Mrs. Arthur Altman, returned
to her rooms in the Stanbery build
ing Saturday. Mrs. Altman accom-
panied her here. and is spending
some days with her, looking after
her affairs. Mrs. Ivers has failed
considerably in health, and is very
feeble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
6. S. HAvENER OFF DUTY

Mr.. C. s. Havener is in rather
poor health, and upon the advice OF
his physician is taking q several
weeks vacation from work. He is
local agent for the Prudential In
eurance company.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
THE MALTA BANK CHOOSES
JUDGE RIECKER DIRECTOR

At the directors meeting of the
Malta National bank, held Tuesday,
Judge Carlos NJ Riecker was chOs-
en- as q director, to fill the vacancy
on the board, caused by the death
OF A. A. Coulson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
CARL GODFREY NO BETTER

Mr.. Carl Godfrey Of the north riv-
er road who has been very Ill with
infiammatOry rheumatism, for about
a month, is hardly holding his own.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21
CHILD AGAIN FRACTURES ARM

Dickie, three year old son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Matheney, Malta,
who broke his arm Sept. Ii, when
he fell from the fence at the Nor
gan county fair ground, fell Sunday
and broke the same arm again.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Kraps and
son returned Sunday from motor
trip to Boise, Ida, where they Wis
tied Mrs. Kraps' grandmother.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21

Miss Italia Davis of Malta con-
tinues to suffer severely with rheu-
matism, which is now in her right
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-10-21

Tuesday, Messrs. Earl Bowman,
Hiram Hart and County Auditor c.
S. Strong began the re-appraise-
ment Of Marion township.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
Legal Notices

THE UNITED STATES OF AMER ICA, District of Connecticut. Where as, on the 14th day of April, 1887, The United States of America filed a libel in the District Court of the Conn. against 265 cases, more or less. each containing 100 cans of To- mato Paste, in a cause of F. & D. No. 39369 violation Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906 as amended Civil. And Whereas, by virtue of process in due form of law, to me directed, returnable on the 3rd day of May. 1887, I have seized and taken 553 cans of Tomato Paste and have them in my custody. Notice is Hereby Given, that District Court will be held in the United States Court Room, In the City of New Ha- ven 12:00 o'clock Noon on the 3rd day of May, 1897 for the trial of said premises. and the owner or owners, and all persons who may have or claim any interest, are hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid, to show cause, if any they have, why a final decree should not pass as prayed. Bernard Fitch, U. s. Marshal.
 4-29-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
srArn or coNNEccr1c11r n1s-

STATE OF CoNNEcCTICUT. DIS TRlCT OF WATERBURY. ss.
 PROBATE COURT, April s0th, A.
 ESTATE OF LOUIS LAuDIN- SKAS, late of the town of Water
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trlct of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set- clement. Those who neglect to pre- tested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES BESASPARIS. 4-30-St Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, April 30th, A.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, April soth, A. ESTATE OF ANNA SHEA, also called ANNIE CONNOR SHEA. late of Waterbury, in said Dis- trict, deceased.
 Upon the application of MARY SHEA, administratrix praying that she may be authorized to sell, cer- tain real estate belonging to said Estate - as per application on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 7th day of May A. D. 1897 at 8:30 o'clock in the fore noon (Standard Time), and that notice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to all parties in- terested and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury on or before the 1st day of May, 1887.
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY,
 Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01

The Democrat today, said in the event she should lose Monday, "I will stay in office as long as I can' but added he hasn't yet seen the new bill and that he understood the sponsors didn't intend to change the time the term of oflce started. He said that as far as he knows the amendment made in 1923 has not been repealed.
 Believes Bill SuperseedS
 Rep. Richard Durkin when ques- toned today, said 1t is his opinion that the new biennial bill which was signed yesterday by Governor Cross, this becoming effective, su- perceds the other amendment to the charter as regards the Jan. 2 start of the term. He expressed the belief it is possible to shorten term just as 1t is possible to lengthen Q term such as has been done to the board of education members here.
 Local officials da not know how the situation came about. They point out that four pages of mater ial with the changes included were submitted to the state Legislature and the revision clerk in the legis- lature cut this down and made 6 mistake on the starting of other officers terms which had to be cor. rected by an amendment to the bill. The original biennial bill a. passed by the senate provided terms of officers elected Monday, starr the first of July, but this was cor. rected by an amendment submitted by Rep. Joseph Jackson.
 MT. Schiller has been in office fol so long that most residents thought he started his term immediately af- ter the election. Of course if he i: elected there will be no trouble but 1t will be an interesting situation many believe, in case he is defeated
 The biennial bill also provided fol election of only four baliffs here where at least seven were choser before, each party nominating foul and the one getting the least votes losing. It is expected the four high est will now be chosen.
 Many Died II, March
 March had one of the biggest death records here in recent years the report on vital statistics, made by the town clerk today, shows There were 24 deaths last month with IS males and six females pass ing away.
 Four of the deaths were acciden- tai, two being caused by falls, one by burns and one dying in an auto accident. Heart disease caused seven deaths, cancer, 4; nephritis, 2; pneumonia, s; other causes, 2. One baby under one year died and one child between the ages of one and succumbed.
 There was only one marriage in- volving local people in March and there were 13 births, all of them taking place in hospitals in Water bury. Of these seven were males ano six females.
 Democratic Delegates
 Twenty delegates will pepresent the local Young Democratic clut in New Haven May 8. Each wil have a fraction of a vote. there be- ing only five votes allowed the loca club.
 The Naugatuck club will supper the entire democratic ticket here ant will work for its election Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
STATE of CONNECTICUT Fairfield State Hospital VIEWPOINT, CONN.

Sealed bids are invited for sup plying coal for the fiscal year July 1, 1897 June 30. 193S to the Fair field State Hospital at Newtown, Conn.
 Specifications will be ready for bidders at the Fairfield State Hos- pital Monday, May 3, 1887 and Tues day, May 4, 1887 between the hours of 9 a. m. and p. m.
 Sealed bids must be returned on or before Wednesday, May 10, 1897 by p. m. to the business manager, E. N. Macpherson on the regular quotation form which will be pro- vided by the Fairfield State Hos- Bids will be open by the Board of Trustees after .2:30 p. m. May 10. 1897, at the regular meeting of the Finance Committee when bidders or their legal representatives may be present.
 (Signed)
 B. N. MACPHERSON, 4-29-2t Business Manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
Biennial Bill Mixup
 Causes Speculation
Naugatuck Voters Wondering What Will Result If
 Schiller Loses Out to St. John Monday

Naugatuck, May 1-Voters here are wondering today what will re- sult if Town Clerk, Louis Schiller, Jr, republican is defeated for the o1ilce Monday and Raymond St John democrat is elected, in view oi the apparent mixup in the bien- nial election bill over the starting of the term of the town clerk.
 The biennial election bill specifics That all elective officers shall start terms immediately after the election but an amendment to the local charter made in 1923 provides that the town clerk shall start the new term the first Monday in January Town Clerk Shiller when elected two years ago was elected for a two- year team which would end Sunday January 2.
 The question now Is whether Mir St. John would take office as provid- ed under the biennial election bill on May with MT. Schiller's term ending then or whether MT. Schiller would remain in offlce until Jan uary 4.
 MT. Schiller, when questioned by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
SENIORS GOING
 TO WASHINGTON Annual Class Trip to Be Held Tuesday-Cassi-
 dys Lease House
LITCHFIELD Correspondent: Nellie s. Fair grieve. Phone 513.

Thirty seniors will go to Wash ington, D. C., leaving here Tuesday for the annual class trip.
 A high school assembly for the awarding of track meet ribbons was held at the Center school Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Townsend Cassidy of Newburgh, N. Y, have leased the Pensoyer house, South street.
 Dr. and Mrs. O. B. Griffin have purchased Greycote, Tallmadge ave- nue.
 F. K. Bull will build on his re- gently purchased lot on lower Mea- dow street.
 Miss Olive Coe has position with Michel's fur store, Torrington.
 Miss Dorothy Jenkins will spend her vacation in New Hampshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
GUN CLUB PLANS
 BARN DANCE SOON
Money Derived From May 18th Party to Be Used
 to Stock Streams
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Hubert Rigney
 Cheshire Phone 334

Cheshire, May 1-The Cheshire Rod and Gun club is making plans for the costume barn dance to be conducted at the Honey Pot Country club, May IS. All attending will be required to wear old clothes and the committee intends to levy fine on those who do not do so. Proceeds from this will be used to stock local fields and streams with game and fish.
 A program of round. and square dances will be enjoyed. Romaine c. Chapman, president of the club is chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements. The Chesh- ire Rod and Gun club has acquired the hunting and fishing rights on considerable land water in this vi- cinity, have posted 1t carefully, and stocked 1t quite well. The club has a large membership of local and out-of-town people and its members are much interested in conservation and the improvement of hunting and fishing in general.
 MT. and Mrs. Irving Cowdrey of Moss Farms attended a birthday party in Terryville Tuesday evening in honor of Willis Cowdrey, ST. Two Homes Sold
 The sale of two homes on Flagler avenue has been reported by Harry Van Ostrom. MT. and Mrs. George German, Jr., and Lars M. Thorsell are the purchasers.
 Miss Bertha Vandries of Spring Glen sails today for a six weeks visit in Europe. She is a former Chesh- ire resident.
 Red Cross To Elect
 The annual meeting of the Red Cross will be held on May & in the town hall at o'clock as announced by Miss Nettie c. Smiht, chairman of the local branch. Reports will be read and officers will be elected. All those who are members of the Red Cross are eligible to attend.
 Formal opening of the Dog Team tea house, owned by the Grenfell Missions in Labrador, is being held this afternoon. The members of New Haven chapter of the missions will be hoSteSses for the tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
Legal Notices

The United States of America, Dis-
 trict of Connecticut. Whereas, on the 14th day of April 1887, the
 United States of America filed a libel in the District Court of the United
 States for the District of Conn. against 265 cases, more or less. each containing 100 cans of Tomato Paste, F. & D. No. 39369 in cause of violation Act of Congress approved June 30. 1906 as amended Civil And Whereas, by virtue of process in due form of law. to me directed. re turnable on the 3rd day of May, 1887, have seized and taken 553 cans of Tomato Paste and have them in my custody. Notice Is Hereby Giy,, en, that a District Court will be held in the United States Court Room, in the City of New Haven 12:o0 o'clock for the trial of said premises, and the owners. and all persons who hereby cited to be and appear at the time and place aforesaid. to show
 cause, if any they have, why final
 decree should not pass as prayed.
 Bernard Fitch, U. S. Marshal. 4-29-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
HAS RUBBER STAMP

Boston, May 1 - (UP) - With a
 sigh of relief, Governor Hurley signed a bill authorizing the use of a rubber stamp to place his fac-
 simile signature on approximately 5000 bonds and notes which here
 tofore he has had to sign annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
HALF CENTURY
 DRUGGIST DIES

Hartford, Conn.,, May 1. - (UP) - Funeral services will be held Mon- day for William Brewer Noble, "A, druggist for nearly half a century, who died last night after long ill- ness.
 Two sons and 8 daughter sur- vive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
Sunday Church Services

At St. Mary Magdalen's church, Rev. Thomas McFarry, pastor, masses will be at 7:3O, g and 1O:3O o'clock. There will be 8 g o'clock mass held in the basement of the church followed by church school.
 At the All Saints church, Rev. A. Nugent Samwell, rector: Church school at 9:45 o'clock; choral conn., munion at Il o'clock and the sub ject of the sermon will be in keep ing with Rogation Sunday. The members of the Young Peoples Eel lowship society will meet at the church hall at 7:30 o'clock.
 At the Union Congregational church, Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor: Church school at 9:30 o'clock; morn ing worship with sermon at 10:45 o'clock. The communion and mem- bers will be received. This is an anniversary communion for nearly all who have joined this church during the past eleven years. The subject of the sermon will be 1.-Two Good Books"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
4-29-3t
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC PLACE OF
 AMUSEMENT IN AN
 AMIISEMENT PARK

AMI1SEM ENT IN AN AMUSEMENT PARK. The Undersigned has made appli- cation to the Commissioner of State Police under the provisions of Sec ton 2299-2302 of the General Stat utes. for a license to conduct a place of public amusement in an amuse- ment park DAILY EXCLUDING SUNDAY. LOCATED LAKE QUAS- DLEBURY. DE s c RIP TON OF ADJUSTMENTS: DANCE HALL and MERRY-GO-ROUND. LOCATION OF ADJUSTMENTS: NORTH and SOUTH WESTERLY PART OF PARK. DATED AT HARTFORD, THIS goth DAY OF APRIL. 1887.
 PHILLIP COPPETO, Applicant.
 193 Grand Street,
 WATERBURY. CONN.
 ANY OBJE CTiON TO THE GRANTING OF THE ABOVE RE- FERRED TO LICENSE MAY BE MADE TO THE STATE POLICE DEPARTMENT. 555 ASYLUM ST, HARTFORD AND A PU BLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AT S55 ASYLUM STREET ON THE SEW ENTH DAY OF MAY, 1887, at 1l;oo 4-3O-3t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 This Is to give notice that l, Lucy M. Bruneau, of Westbury Park, Watertown. Conn. have filed an application dated April 30, 1887 with the Liquor Control Commission for a Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Lucy M. Bruneau of West bury Park, Watertown, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Lucy M. Bruneau of Westbury Park, Water- town, Conn.,, as permittee.
 LUCY M. BRUNEAU. Dated April 30th, 1887. 5-1-3-2t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
NOTICE!

A hearing on the application of Messer Realty Go. for approval certificate to install a retail gaso- line filling station at 1900 So. Main a. m., Standard Time, in the Mayors Office, City Hall, Waterbury. Con necticut, as provided by General Statute.
 (Signed)
 FRANK HAYES. 4.29-St Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
JOHN J. COLLINS, INC.
 De Soto and Plymouth 38 Willow St. Dial 3-2124

FORD SUBURBAN-Motor over hauled. New tires. In excellent condition. See 1t. Geghan Motors, Inc, 379 West Main St. Dial 3-4185.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
WEEK END SPECIALS

BEAUTIFUL - 6-pass.' Deluxe g. cylinder Studebaker Sedan with trunk. Black, excellent tires. Like new $650. Geghan Motors, Inc, 379 West Main St. Dial 3-4185.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
TENNIS CLUB TO
 BE FORMED HERE
George Hauser to Sponsor Meeting at Home This
 Afternoon
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Mae Villa Babit
 1877 WatertOwn Avenue

Oakville, May 1.-The Church club will meet at All Saints church hall Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Loren Chase will be in charge. Af- ter the meeting, card playing will be enjoyed.
 The Monday meeting of the ves- try will be held at All Saints church rectory Monday evening at 6:30 o'clock.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary society will meet at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday af- ternoon at the All aSints' church rectory.
 The young people elected to at- tend the annual conference will meet at All Saints church at 2 o. clock today to go to Winsted.
 All those interested in the forrna- tion of the Oakville Tennis club are to meet at the courts in the rear of George Hauser's home on Hungerford avenue this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. Work will be started on the fence and the court. Mem- berS are requested to bring hoes, rakes and hammers. Poles must be set and new wire stretched. Also, the court is to be cut up, raked and rolled. George Gilchrist Is the man. ager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01

Exceptional Bargains '35 DeSoto R. S. Coupe '35 DeSoto 4 Door Sedan '36 Plymouth Dr. Tour. Sedan 35 Plymouth Door Sedan '35 Plymouth R. S. Coupe '32 Plymouth 4 Door Sedan '32 Plymouth R. s. Coupe '35 Ford Deluxe Coupe '33 Ford Business Coupe 'S5 Graham 4 Door Sedan '34 Lafayette Door Sedan '34 Terraplane 2 Door Sedan '32 Nash 4 Door Sedan '33 Chev. 1a-Ton Panel Truck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
@ Situations Wanted-Women

CURTAINS-Laundered, plain, ruf- fled, lace, $35. Silk, dry cleaned. Called for and delivered. 3-9008.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01
Employment
Men Wanted

WOMEN Earn Pay Weekly ad- dressing, mailing envelopes for us. Everything Supplied, Including Stamps. Write immediately, enclos- ing stamped addressed envelope. Nationwide Distributors, 401 Broad- way, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01

FOR SALE-1 Thor Electric Mangle 32-inch roll, practically new, Sim ger Sewing Machine, standard type; 1-7 tube Radiola Set, all electric. All above in good condition. Phone 3-0158.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-01

STUDEBAKER, 1929 = Straight 8. Call at 120 Ponham Street.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-08
NEW THREATS SOUNDED
 BY JAPANESE WHO PLAN
 BOMB INDUSTRIAL AREA
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated Press)
 HANGHAI, Oct. 8, - General Iwane Matsui, Japanese command CT in chief on the Shanghai front, issued a proclamation, the first official announcement concerning the Japanese invasion of China, which was considered equivalent, if not automatically, formal declaration of war.
 Will Subdue Opponents
 Matsui declared:
 The Japanese army is now
 prepared to use every means
 to subdue its opponents"
 Observers considered this a verbal prelude to the threatened Japanese big push against the Chinese defense lines northwest of Shanghai.
 Promised Early Victory
 Matsui, in the name of the Elm peror of Japan, promised an ear ly victory and peaceful future:
 After scourging the Chin
 ese government army which
 has been pursuing anti-fOr-
 eign and anti Japanese pOli-
 cies, in colla bOration with
 communist influences"
 He added that the lives and property of nationals, and third powers would be protected.
 Threatened Smelling
 The announcement came after army authorities threatened to turn land and warship batteries against Pootung, and rage the in- dustrial area across the Wang poo river from Shanghai, unless Chinese batteries ceased firing at the Japanese civilian area in the HongkeW section of the Interna- tional settlement.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-08

al parts. She is also an excell ent athlete and weighs l02 lbs.
 Bill Robinson pulled fast one on Joe Louis. who is crazy about baseball. 'How could this happ- en Joe?" the tap dancer queried. 'Two baseball teams play a nine inning game and the score is four to two, yet not a man reach es first base?"
 How" puzzled Joe, scratch ing his head.
 Two bloomer girl teams play, yelled Robinson gleefully and ducked.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-08
Rumors Fighting

(By The ASsocIated Press,
 ROME. Oct 8, - Reports of widespread fighting between It. allan forces and bands of Ethio- plans in the conquered African empire, were circulated here.
 However, official sources were silent when queried on the vera city of the rumorS.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-10-08
Serve With Crepe

Waiter! Waiter!" shouted the diner, "this steak is burned black"
 Mark of respect, sir, said the waiter solemnly, "our manager died yesterday"