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Evening star., 1937-03-21
Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

The inadequacv of street railway serv-
ice in the District was a constant cause
r;+;, of irritation fifty
WA years ago. The
Street Car Service. Star of March
The surest promise OF reform in the
street railway administration of this
city comes, not from any interference by
Congress, but from the direct and
spirited action of the citizens interested
Last evenings meeting of the patrons of
the Fourteenth Street line, if its reSolu-
TONS are carried out with will seems
likely to accomplish something The
logic OF the situation is all on the side
OF the people and against the car COM
panY. The franchise under which the
company occupies the center of a fine
thOroughfare with its tracks was granted
in consideration Of the public's receiving
some positive benefit therefrom. The
company is not given these privileges
for its own profit, but for the popular
convenience. When it ceases to minister
to the popular convenience the time
has come for a surrender of the exclusive
privileges it now enjoys. The inadequacy
OF the service and the nuisance which
every passenger has suffered by being
compelled to work his passage as well
as pay for it are just grounds for COM
plant and would abundantly warrant
demand for the repeal of the charter of
the corporation. The patrons of the road
are wise IN thelr proposal to take matters
into their own hands. insisting upon
right to ride and refusing to work for the
company without pay. II such a policy,
unswervingly pursued. does not force the
company into an improvement of its
service, then nothing will.
There is still another reform which
could be inaugurated with benefit At
least one bobtail railway corporation in
this city makes pretenSe of refusing to
carry passengers in a car whose seats
are already filled. If such a company
were taken at its word and every pas
senger who is obliged to stand should
refuse to pay his fare, the present in
excusable practice of crowding would
have to be abandoned"
The Citizens Association of South
Washington held meeting on the eve
South Washington 18 1887 Which
Voices Grievances. developed long
recital of griev-
anCes suffered by that section of the
community, particularly with reference
to the occupation of streets by steam
railways. The Star of the next day
thus expressed itself on the subject:
The South Washington Association
of Citizens considered a report upon the
railroad track grievance last night.
That section is undoubtedly the great
sufferer from railroad encroachment. 1t
does not stand alone, however, in its
resistance to the use by railroads of
streets and avenues as substitutes for
freight stations and round houses, or
to the use of the public parks for depot
purposes. The Star believes that South
Washington, instead of being isolated
or deserted, has the whole community
with 1t in this matter and is of the
opinion that preparation for a wise and
energetic use of the opportunities to be
heard in the proposed investigation by
the special Senate committee is press
ing and continuing duty and that such
Investigation, if properly utilized, cam
not fail to result benefcially to South
Washington"
Evening star., 1937-03-21
E1OQuenCe,

Where are the old-fashioned speakers
whose eloquenCe was so irresistible?"
asked the friend inclined to Renaissance.
l don't know, answered Senator Sor-
ghum. If they are reappearing at all
1t must be at our own doors in the
guise of high-power salesmen."
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Sund ay.

The week end brings a holiday
That smoothes our former cares away
And blessing on the calendar
That things are ordered as they are.
Now all the world seems at its best
For Sunday is a day of rest.
The Splendor of the passing show
The noble cadences that flow
In melody or thought sublime
Have passed us in the march of time.
Whater the faith we have professed,
For all this is a Day of Rest.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Before calling on young people to as
sumo the full burden of civic RESPONSE
blllty, it might be only fair to guarantee
students from gas explosions. A vigilant
Janltor is sometimes worth more than a
lettered professor.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Rumors have gained currency that
Mussolim has been writing personal
letters distinguished by poetic intensity.
Fear OF assuming to rival so distinguished
and powerful an author may be the cause
for the silence of d'Annunzio of late.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

1t Is revealed to the Senate Judiciary
Committee that some of the books on
American economics were careless about
including errata memoranda in the first
edition.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

The lady who kissed Postmaster Cen
eral Farley may have mistaken his usually
rigid yet benign countenance for the
Blarney stone
Evening star., 1937-03-21

The genial and tactful personality of
a diplomat in this city often gives rise
to a wish that he had been given more
direct and complete authority in the
organization Of his government at home.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

A disturbance of the Nations Judiciary
system is ill-timed when the fullest
respect for law and its enforcement are
needed in a strike crisis.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Holiday.

A little while for songs and cheers,
A little while for grins,
Then all relentlessly appears
The time when work begins!
Evening star., 1937-03-21

One Of the problems of the present is
to keep oil and gas wells from exploding
not only politically and financially, but
physically.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
No New Deal There.

Prom the Grand Island Independent.
An oceanographer has found hole in
the Atlantic miles deep. Pity the poor
fish that have to survive in depression
like that.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

1t is evidently Justice McReynolds'
idea that there is no better place for
plain English than Greek letter society
dinner
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Unwise Providence.
Goshen NeWs-Demncrat

From the Goshen News-Democrat
Thrift is a fine thing, but, as any
racketeer knows who has ever been in
vestigated, it is not wise to save more
than you earn.
Evening star., 1937-03-21
Due to Explain.

From the Fond Du Lac Commonwealth.
When the Congressman from coal
State proposes Federal taxes on fuel oil
explanations are In order.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

A sit-doWn striker sometimes endeavors
to show versatility by assuming to be
stand-patter.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

de man who thinks he knows all
about everything" said Uncle Eben, 'is
liable to be lonesome OWN to de use
lessness of tryin to tell him anything"
Evening star., 1937-03-21
The Human Partnership.

The problems which are just ahead
Concern us one and all,
And men must share common dread,
Whatever may befan.
And there is still common hope
That always must survive
Let's hang together as we grope,
Still glad to be alive.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Jud Tunkins says the world has abun-
dant treasure and its a mistake to say
we've lost our money. The trouble is
that some careless clerk has lost the
combination to the safe.
Evening star., 1937-03-21

Great solemnity," said Hi Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, should not be mis-
taken for wisdom. There is nothing so
unwise as to refuse, on proper occasion,
to be merry"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
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the others at his heels.
 Swiftly the flashlights beam surveyed the room, came to rest on Q battery lamp, then blinked out. The next moment Mac had lighted the cabin lamp which offered Q diffused eerie glow, throw- ing queer shadows on the walls and ceiling.
 There's no one here, that's cer- tain," Melita whispered. Tt looks just as 1t did"
 "Well have a look, anyhow" Tom said. "One of you girls watch at the door. Can you see the speedboat from there?
 Priscilla looked out. "Yes D
 watch 1t closely. We're not going to let him pull his favorite trick - and if he's got an eye on us the boat may decoy him to the beach" He stepped to the door, way with Priscilla. I'm going tc have a look around the outside oi the cabin, Mac"
 "Okay. I'll give the room a good going over. There ought to be something in here that would give us a lead"
 Tom stepped out into the night walked slowly and carefully around the corner of the cabin. The night was dead black after the light oi the room, and he stood a moment until his eyes adjusted themselves tc the darkness. But even then hG could see only the solid outlines oi the cabin and the tree trunks. Above him the sky seemed as stygian as the earth.
 The side of the cabin revealed nothing unusual, and he continued to the rear. From beyond the wal he could hear the muffled voices of Mac and Melita, hear theil footsteps on the board flooring Suddenly he stopped, He was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15

conscious of a figure by his side 1 even before he saw the dark bulk, heard the labored breathing of a man. He turned swiftly-but not swiftly enough, for the hands reached out and gripped his body with frightening strength.
 Tom sQuirmed desperately, struck out first with his left fist and then with his right. Both times he con- nected, felt the hands release their holds, heard the body of @ man stumbling back into the underbrush.
 Completely forgetting the revolver at his belt, young Forrest plunged madly after an enemy he could not clearly see. He threshed on through the thick tangle for perhaps a hum dred yards, then realized that such tactics might mean death. Cursing his i'll fortune he hurried back to the cabin, met Priscillas startled glance in the doorway,
 "Toml" she cried. From, what's happened?"
 T almost had him-and he got away in the brush"
 Mac Forrest hurried across the room, pressing his brother with questions. But Tom could tell them little about his assailant. The dejected four stood in the center of that half-lighted room, staring helplessly at each other, wonder ing with little hope.
 Even as they stood thus they heard the strangely hushed shot followed by @ scream, both of which seemed actually to come from be. meath them, and great way of.
 That was Kay screamingl 2 Melita cried.
 Mac Forrest had dropped to his knees, was screaming like mad over the floor, tossing rugs aside, pound ing with his fists
 "Herel Here 1t is. Tom give me your knifel"
 The hatch-like cover lifted, re- vealing the beginning of @ ladder Mac was the first down, and Tom after him, grinding his fingers ir | his haste. Within half a minute all four were huddled together guided along a dark passageway by Q dim light and the sounds of @ scuffle beyond.
 (To Be Concluded)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
.LYNCH-BLAZEK
 WEDDING HELD
Takes Place in Mount Yer. nOn-ShOrt Calendar
 Session Announced
lITcHFIELD Correspondent; Nellie s. Fair. grievo. Phone SIS.

Litchfield, Sept. 15-Announce- ment was made Tuesday of the marriage of Miss Helen Blazek, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Blazek, of Litchfield. to Joseph Lynch, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs, Joseph Lynch, of Mount Vernon N Y. The ceremony, which took place Saturday morning in, St. Mary's church, Mount Vernon, was attended by the following Litch- field residents; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Blazek, Miss Josephine Blazek and Mrs. John Casey. Mrs. Lynch is @ graduate of the Mount Vernon hospital school for nurses. Short Calendar Session A short calendar session of thC superior court, Judge Frank P McEvoy presiding, will be held here Friday morning ct 10 o'clock. Week. Ends Here
 John Brennan, of Stamford, spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs John V. Monaghan, of Goshen road Sawyer Funeral
 The funeral service for the late Alfred Sawyer was held Wednesday by burial In the Northfield cemetery No opposition
 Carl F. Schlecht, republican norn- inee for tax collector, and present incumbent, will not be opposed fol that office. Frank Foster nominated for tax collector ut the democratic caucus, has declined to run, It has been stated. No democrat will bt selected to oppose MT. Schlecht. Briefs
 Miss Kay Fleming, daughter oi MT. and Mrs. Michael Fleming has returned to Hartford to res sume her studies at St. Joseph'' college.
 Reginald Harrison. son of. MT and Mrs. John Harrison, of Bantam Lake road, Bantam, will leave thh week to take up his studies at Cor nell University, Ithaca.
 Mrs. Edward Rauch, of New York city, is visiting MT. and Mrs. Julius Guinchi. MT. and Mrs. Guinch have returned form a weekend ir New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
CHAPTER XVII

The warning note did not weaken ehe determination of the quartet laboard the "Mistral." On the con- ltxary, 1t galvanized them into re- anewed action, for now they realized that if Kay Dearborn and Grant Harper were not discovered very leoon 1t would mean--tragedy.
 Mac read the note again, aloud "There is no chance to be of as- eistance to your friends. And to save your own lives you must lleave this place at once."
 Do do you think that means It's already too late?" Melita fal- 'tered.
 Tt can't be-" Mac Forrest an- Iswered quickly. rom, this is no time to wait until morning. Let's get back to the island" He turned to Priscilla and Melita. "This time you'd better stick with the ship"
 Not on your life," Priscilla told him shakily. Were going, aren't we, Mel?"
 Melita nodded.
 "All right ." Mac started for the door of the cabin.
 Within 8 few seconds they were In the speedboat again, heading for shore. Now Mac made no att tempt to throttle down the engine. "Make plenty of noise," he ad- Nised. Maybe we can draw this bird into the open."
 The powerboat rolled roughly Into the sand, and Mac leaped from the wheel. Come on, Tom" He motioned toward the wood. ''You girls lag back a little, and if it looks like trouble you'd better break for the boat. The man who wrote that note won't be pleasant when he faces us"
 Where are you headed?" Tom asked.
 "The cabin. Maybe there's some- thing there that we missed. Or per- haps the owners made visit since we saw It."
 Leading the way toward the cabin, Mac flashed his light against the trees. Up beyond the beach they saw lthe familiar outlines of the lonely cabin. The window panes reflected lthe flashlights glare back to them. RThefe was no fire on the hearth as there had been the night the three Igirls made their horrible discovery |wlthin those walls.
 Better douse that light" Tom Advised cautiously. He may be watching and take a shot at uS."
 "So much the better" answered IAfac Forrest grimly. T want to know where he is. But we'd bet. ter string out along the path"
 'Hood your figured there may be more than onep"
 T don't think so. This all looks like the doing of one man to me and Q man who's of his nut"
 Nevertheless, as the four neared the cabin Mac released the fash light button, plunged them into the darkness of the wood. Slowly he reached out to touch the door, It gave easily to his fingertips, swung back with a slight squeak of hinges. Forrest stepped inside,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
Stamp News

.ATEST stamp project in Wash-
 ington contemplates an issue to honor the American Indian tribes. Secretary of the Interior Harold L. lckes. stamp-collccting member Of tho cabinet. favors In. dlNn arts nnd crafts uS the theme for the proposed series.
 There is little Likelihood now that the new series of presidential stamps, to take the place of inc regular issue now in use, will up- pear in 1887. Despite great prcs- sure on the Postoffice Department 'it is pointed out this issue Is not on the program for the remainder of the year.
 St. Thomas harbor win bc shown on the forthcoming Virgin Islands stamp. The Puerto Rican commemorative will likely depict the Governors Palace" at San Juan. under latest plans. while tho Alaskan stamp will probably reproduce Emanuel Leutze's cele- brntcd painting of Secretary of State William II. Seward, signing the purchase treaty with Russia.
 q
 Special cnchcts will be issued in connection with the National Air Races, to be held in Cleveland, O., Sept. 3, 4, s, and 6. Full informa- ton may be obtained from Direc- tor of Cachcts, Terminal Tower, Cleveland.
 Philadelphia will have the cx- elusive first-day sale of the Consti- tuition commemorative on Sept. 17. The 3-cent issue will go on sale at each of the 50 postal branches in that city. Seventy five million will be printed in the conventional purple ink on rotary presses.
 U"pyright. i0a7. %i1A Service. Ine.)
 NEXT: Who was recently in. ductcd into office as the first mod IL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
Answer to Yesterdays Twizsler

Here is the way that the man cut the board to be ar- ranged to it the twelve by two gap. Copyright John ?. DilIe Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
Brain Twizzlers By Prof. ,. D. Flint

The moment that Tuffy MaGuire took over the figurative-of control for middle-weight Hurricane Hank 1t looked like a 100 per cent tough break for Hurricane. We all figured that he had from his place on the lower east side and would establish real name for himself in the pugilistic world. AS a manager MaGuire was swell street-sweeper He could get himself into more dirty deals than a crooked politician and 1t looked like he'd drag Hurricane along with him.
 One day, just after Hurricane had stepped into the shower to his hair we heard loud - from some speeding vehicle but thought nothing of 1t because we were accustomed to all of the strange and bizarre doings and noises of the scurrying city. Some time later the police called and said that MaGuire had been in an auto- mobile accident and at that time had in his possession smuggled con- traband. They put him away for quite Q while and we all rejoiced because 1t was a swell out for Hur. ricane. From that time on Hurri- cane lived lip to his name and after eighteen opponents had hit the - he won the championship.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15

NEXT: Who was recently in. ductcd into office as the first mod crn king of Egypt? 28
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15

Mrs. Edward Rauch, of New York city, is visiting MT. and Mrs. Julius Guinchi. MT. and Mrs. Guinchi have returned form @ weekend in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-15
CAST OF CHARACTERS

KAY DRARBORN--herolne who hfherits . yacht for vacation. AGELTTAl HOWARD - Kay's
 voommste and co-adventurer. PRISCILLA DUNN - the third
 ndventursr.
 FORREST BROTHERS and
 GRANT HARPER-yOung sCien-
 lists whose expedition turned cut Co De Q rare experience. Yesterday: Montgomery, &C.,
 eused by Kay of murder, rushes
 Mt her in . blind rage and Is
 stopped by Grants ready fist.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-24
IS WAR COMINC--ItaIy
Makes Piker Of Sparta i'm
Building War Machinery

regime, which celebrated it's 18th
birthday yesterday. has provided
Italy with the largest pool of train
ed man-power in the world, total
ing already about 100000 and
growing.
1t is composed of 453, 1000 In the
active army; $4,000 active reserves,
and 5,638,000 inactive reserves. At
least 100000 are believed ready for
the field at present.
Adding youths OF pre-military age
between 18 and 21 who have under
gone moral, physical and military
training" since childhood prepara-
tory to entering the army. the grand
total available is brought to g.
469 900.
FREDERICK Baistrocchi, undersec-
retary of war, once stated In the
chamber of deputies that Italy could
mobilize within "a hours an army
Of 100000, exclusive OF the forces
at that time engaged In conquering
Ethiopia.
Aside from massed, trained man
hood. the most important material
factor in Italy's military strength
is her air force. which undoubtedly
ranks among the largest. strongest
! and most modern in Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-24
FOOD COST ON
UPGRADE SAY
FEDERAL MEN
Highest Prices for Many
Years Predicted for
Family Tables

WASHINGTON, Mar. "a.
(UP)--The butcher, the bak-
er and the candlestock max
er soon may raise their prize
es, government forecasts OF
higher prices for wheat, cattle.
hogs and sheep indicated today.
Growers of the three principal
foods on the American table -
bread, meat and potatoes-probab-
ly will receive the highest prices
since the start of the depression,
the department OF agriculture re-
ported.
The department of labor index
of retail food prices showed an in
crease of five per cent during the
past year and an increase of about
80 per cent above the low point
of the depression in 1888. Meat and
bread prices led the advance.
Government officials said the in
crease in food prices is not alarm
ing" and that the pay envelope
of the average wage Garner will
now buy more food than a year
ago Workers on a fixed salary
have been the principal losers, it
was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-24
AIR PROGRE ESS
TO BE PUSHED
THURSDAY EVE
Associated Chambers to
Consider Proposals
For Development

Aviation, airmail and pow
er development in Imperial
Valley will constitute the
main topics for discussion at
the Associated chambers of
commerce meeting in Imperial
Thursday night when members
from all parts of the valley will
assemble for the regular monthly
gathering of the organization.
Alvin Adams, president of the
Western Air Express, and his party
will outline airmail development
and show colored motion pictures
Of Boulder dam and the Grand
canyon which were taken from the
air.
Proposed establishment of mil
itary airbase in Imperial Valley
will be discussed by Lieut.. G. H.
B. Morrison, naval air station, San
Diego: Lieut.. A S. Hesford, coast
guard base, Lindbergh field; and
T. F.. Bomar, San Diego chamber
of commerce aviation department,
A round table session will be
devoted to consideration of avia-
ton in relation to the whole val
ley. b.
Power and water development
will be explained by M. J Dowd,
chief engineer and general man.
agsr of the Imperial Irrigation
district.
Orchestral numbers will be play
ed by Miss Margaret Rau, musical
director, and her group OF musi-
clans composed of Frances Niles,
Virginia Preble, Martha Jane Pre-
BILE, Miss Rau, and Fred Dorr-
schuck.
The meeting will be opened by
George Parr, president OF the I'M
perial chamber OF commerce. After
the singing of America and the
invocation, Frances Niles will play
an accordion solo. Supervisor "A.
Y. Preble will deliver the address
of welcome and Parr will intro
duce guests After speciality num-
Der by Martha Jane Preble, F. T.
Cook, president of the associated
group, will conduct the business
session. Fred Dorrschuck will play
a trumpet solo and Miss Niles and
Miss Rau an accordion duet. JAS
per Travers will have charge OF
adjournment.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-24
TEXAS Sen DS
DUST. STORMS
RAGING EAST
Muddy Rain in Prospect
Outside Usual Area
OF Dust Bowl

KAN S AS CITY, Mo-,
Mar. "a. (UP)-Dust storms
which were whipped up by
gales in southwestern Texas
and New Mexico swirled
northeastward today over an area
where rains had moistened the
top soil.
The dust started blowing in an
area which was considered out
side of the usual dust bowl and
swirled northeastward to cover
large portions of Oklahoma, Texas,
Kansas and parts OF missouri.
Visibility at Anthony, Kansas,
and Waynoka, Okla, was reduced
to zero. Dodge City reported a So
mile wind with visibility varying
between zero and two miles.
Eastern Kansas reported the
heaviest dust of the year with
visibility ranging from a half
mile to two miles. In Kansas City
dust obscured the sun and reduced
visibility to a mile and a half,