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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
MERRY MODELS AT JACQUES THEATER
Evelyn Meyers, Said to Be Local Girl, on Local
 Stage Next Week

Backed by the best week of at- tendance since opening of the local burlesque season five weeks ago, the management of Jacques theater has secured the Merry Models" Com pany with Evelyn Myers and Harry Evanson in the leading roles, which will open with the coming Monday matinee and continue throughout the week with two shows Q day.
 Considerable rumor, relative to the fact that Miss Myers Is Wac terbury girl has been heard, with the management checking up to de- termine if that is true, and trying to find out the family name of the girl, said to be @ native of this city. Evelyn Myers is, of course, a stage name. Evansol, on his part, Is one of burlesque's best comedians and with a well-balanced unit such as Merry Models, another excel- lent performance should 90 on rec- ord. .i. ''
 This afternoon and evening Ann Corio makes her final appearance on the burlesque stage, having played to thousands of patrons all week, for the last time before she goes on Q 20-week tour with on RKO vaudeville unit, at the re- ported salary of $l,500 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

"Who wants to know2" de- rnanded the man on the street. 'The states attorneys office? No, then. Emphatically, mol"
 The man on the street, para. doxically, was in his office and he turned from the telephone where he'd been taking a call and glared at the inquiring reporter from The Democrat.
 "Wants to know If I voted twice last Tuesday" he grurnbled. "1dea of asking @ question like that of an honest politician. Tell me, is there any truth in the rumor that the courts are going to tell about the election, come some definite complaint by the Fusion leaders?
 My good man." the reporter remonstrated mildly, I'm here to ask not to answer questions. My opinions are the reflection of yours, in Q manner of speaking. You say, and I asseverate you said. If you see what I mean, and you should, being a politician by your own conviction"
 "so you want to play truth and consequence, do you? Good. Then write 6 few notes on this view and see if the Fusion command will talk back"
 Ready, sir" 4. Question No. 1
 "one: How can the enemies of Mayor Hayes explain how he hap- pened to poll 10,l26 votes Tues- day, winning against three par- ties, Republicans, Independent Democrats and Socialists, to say nothing of Q couple of thousand of derelictS from the Democratic party? Two: ." .N,
 "What do you mean three par. tieS', sir? There were only two, Republicans Republic si 5 and Independent
 "Yes, but there were three par- ties in 1o3S, the two you mention and the Socialists. We'll agree, hope, that the Socialists voted with the Independent Democrats, that being something on the rad. ical side. So, two: N'
 Mayor Hayes increased his to. tal of i6,000 votes of two years ago by 2,3a6 votes Tuesday to win by Q very slight margin from Sen- ator Culhane. But the total of the Republican, Independent Democrat and Socialist vote in 1885 was only 3 fewer votes than the total Senator Culhane was ac. corded this year; Here the figures are: Republican, John M. Bufral for mayor, 16,0o6; Independent Democrat vote, 2,e2i; Socialist vote, i,i4l: Total, iDO6e. Culhnne received In yesterdays official to. tal, l0,00l votes.
 "Now here's the catch: Al. though the voting list increased several thousand for a total of M,e04, the largest vote In the history of Waterbury brought out 38,l87 plus, taking the fnayoraity figures. What about the 0,407 voters who did not pull . lever for Q nlayoralty candidatep And why shouldn't the total vote of the Republicans, over which the FuSiot1ists seem to Do growing, have been at least 2O00 voteS more than 1t was two years aeo. instead of 14,3ee for Cuihane. which, with the 4,ee2 Independent Democratic vote gaves him his total9"
 LOsti
 It appeared as if the man on the street had lost himself In a maze of figures end the reporter had been hearing far too mulch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
FOUR DIVORCES N GRANTED FRIDAY

Four divorces on grounds of de- serticil and two 4si which cruelty was charged, were granted yester. day by Judge Edwin O. Dickenson In the superior court. & go.&E
 Both wives were granted custody Of minor children iii decrees givei, for cruelty in the cases of xeslah Scrlven against Elijah scriyen, and Of Mary variese against Paul Var
 Two wives and two husbands ob- tained decrees for desertion, the fcr- nier Anna r Carroll against Rob- ert Carroll, and Msriel Reese from Cali Reese; the husbands actions those of Hans Hehr against Nicho- Ana M. Behr, and Angelo Teardo against Elena Tearsio. i7Fl3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
U. s. Senator WATERFOWL MAN ON DERAILED CAR
F. w. Brodie Injured as Seven Trains Leave
 Track in Illinois

Enroute home after attending @ national convention of insurance men at Dallas, Texas, F. W. Brodie, of 52 Academy Hill, Watertown, president of the Root & Boyd, 1rcp of this city, was injured when seven cars of the Pennsylvania railroads America" were derailed at Valdalia, Illinois yesterday.
 MT. Brodie, who is president or the Connecticut Insurance Finance, Inc, was treated for abrasions of the side and both legs, and then continued his trip. Although the train was running at 70 miles an hour, only five persons were injured enough to require hospital attention: A negro porter, James Hughes, of St. Louis, remained in the hospital for treatment of ahead injury. The other three injured were Texans, but continued travelling after treat ment. Railroad officials said the wreck was caused by @ broken wheel.
 While at the convention, Mr. Brodie addressed the gathering of insurance men from all parts of the country on Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

Here and there Catherine E. Rochon Caroline T. Haddad Mary E. Pace, Hlda O. Bencivenga, and Mary Mnnervni pause in their studies long enough to drop the Tower card from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven. "We love our school, but miss Waterbury" World Series games in N Y. these days and expects to land back in the home town tomorrow some time. Mrs. Agnes Wilkinson 83 South Leonard street proves her generosity with heapng bag of tinfol which fills the Towers present basket to overowing We overflow with thanx to Mrs. Wilkinson. Bill Shanahan ana Maurice K Clark Jr. motored to Washington, ID. c, and Virginia Beach this week. thus making it all the harder for their associates at the International Silver Company to concentrate on their work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

They came and they saw. MT. and Mrs. MurtOn W. Lyon postcarded all the way from far-away Cal lander Canada And Callander, if you don't recall why it's so familiar to you is the home of the DiOnne quintuplets. MT. Lyon is the radiOtrcian out next door to the Dem in Sears Roebuck and he wrteS Gas- Oned to this place and the world certainly has beaten a path to their door. ." But can you imagine the path that will be beaten there by the time the five girls are grown up and reach the "beau" age. Oh me, oh my!!!!!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

Shavings. The first completely all made fashion show of exclusively male fashions was held in New YorK Citv Eight male mannkins modelled what the well dressed man will wear to the opera in town in the cou- try at the races at the theatre at dinner at the dance and elsewhere stepping blithely down runway to the ohs and ah's of those witnessing the show. (Now, boys get together this misplaced peat will ruin the tout ensemble). George M. Cohan the wonder man of the stage preparing for the premiere of d Rather Be Right musical comedy of farcial content in which he plays the role of President Roosevelt The only
 makeup to be used by Conan is pair of pncenez glasses
 There is Croquet and Roque club in New York that has about forty members. There the game is played every day by in all walks of life and professions NO women members allowed CWhat woman can resist an occasional kick of the ball in this sedate and scientific game) .. .. . At the World Series in New York the most original racket of Gothams ingenious robber barons selling nckels for quarter Some FALL guy must
 have FALLEN it in that realm where the easy marks flourish, or to put it in the vernacuar the suckerSl
 Nantucket like Connecticut is proud of what it has to offer and wants the Windsors to come to Nantucket when they visit this country No place. Nantuckettes declare offers the peace and secluson that this island does (Right But maybe that's not what the prospec- tive visitors are looking for)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
ARMY ADJUTANT TO
 SPEAK IN BOSTON

Adjutant Hugo Wiberg of the lo- cal Salvation Army citadel will speak tomorrow morning in Bos. ton, Mass. The local offlcer will de- liver the sermon at the Church of St. John the Evangelist. Lieuten- ant Nathaniel simington will co1- duct the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
Camera Club "Shoots"
 Magician Williams

Feats of magic were performed under floodlights last evening by Ire williams, famous magician, while thirty members of the Brass City Camera club took shots" of him from all possible angles in an attempt to discover how he accom- plished his slight of hand. Now ell they have to do is to examine their developed prints and see if they did prove that the camera Is quicker than the hand, or vice-versa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
CHIEF CAVANAUCH
 ENJOYS VACATION

Fire Chief Thomas Cavanaughs commenced his annual vacation at the beginning of this month and will be off-duty until October 3l.
 Acting chief for the interim IS Captain Martin Champion, while the acting deputies are Captain Joseph Kelly and Captain stephen Bloorn- field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
DRoUTH BALKs SUICIDE

Regina, Sask. - (UP) - William Yong, 6 Chinese cook, wanted to commit suicide by drowning but could not find enough water. Yong jumped into nearby Wascana Lake, but landed in mud. The lake had dried up. A policeman saw him and arrested him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
Galilee Shrine To
 Run Singing School

MT. and Mrs. Alfred Perkins pre-. sided and Mrs. Mary Neill played the organ last evening At memorial services in honor of tho late George Held past watchman of shepherds of QalllOe Shrine, White Shrine Of Jerusalem. The session took place in Masonic temple and plans were made to begin singing school ai the temple October 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

Chatter. Violet Hoffman, valedictorian at Leavenworth High School last June is now affiliated with the Apothecaries Hall laboratory. Victor tiOn and Frank Robinson, are drawing weekly pay checks in the drafting room at the Waterbury Tool Company. Pearl Schilling has discovered that the Ray Martino has been a grouchy fellow the past few days He was obliged to ride from Leominster, Mass. sitting a small stool in the back Of trends Car Now he's complaining of a lame back
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
FROM THE cH1LDREN's SUITE
sY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

FROM THE CH11DRENs SUITE Come little leaves said the wind one day, Let's pile up so Johnnie can play Swirling whirling, rapidly down Out in the country and in the town. Little Boy Blue has lost his slate, Now he can't do his addition; He's hunted in chicken coop, field and barn, he's quite in an awful condition. Wonder where that slate can be, Under the haystack let's take peep; Why there it is, all covered up, Now Little Boy Blue, don't weepl Have you ever heard of the gumdrop tree On an island made of candy crystals2 Where fences are made of chocolate bars And ice-cream cone toy pistols. There's lovely groves of peanut trees, And houses filled with nice toys, Gumdrops drop from the gurndrop tree For good little girls and boys.
 -Em Elm,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
BROTHKRs HOLD REUNION

VaIlc0livef, lBs 0. (UP)--Neven brothers who had not seen each other for 3S years were reunited during the visit here Og the South African lawn bowling team. When they last dined together the young est was ( years oid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
CASTLE FIRE CHIEF RETTREs

windsor, Eng. (UP)--After hold. ing the post of engineer ct Windsor Castle for 30 years, W. A. Chadwick has retired on pension. He had been chief oficer of the castle fire brigade for i7 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09
Election Echoes!

Out of Avalanche of Rumors Inquisitive Scribe, Man on the Street Prove Mayor Hayes Made Re- markable Run in Tuesdays Elections- Show
 Great Personal Gain With Electorate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

True whisperings. Louis Bennett is postcarding from Miami, Fla, where he mOtOred without even a flat tire As long he's not flat when he returns, it'll be a great vacation. Danny Murphy and his Musical Shippers will trOt into town tomorrow from Denver, Colorado for an overnight engagement at Hamilton dancetorium Danny features the clever vocal inter- polations of Hubby" Randall. Teddy Susteckie IS busy these days looking material for the St. Stans boys and girls basketball teams which will pry off the lid on the hoop campaign Thanksgiving Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-09

Editor, Tall Tower Topics |. . The entering into Eternal Rest of Anna Ney took from life as sweet nature as every blessed human companionsh1p. Few people were better known daily loved than she by all who privileged to know her and to be asso ciated with her in various lines of activity devout it's service It may be truly sad She lived for the Maker and for the good she might do" Watertown is better place because this exemplary character lived in our soever things honest pure lovely and of good report for to cherish the things she loved to help make Water town part of the Kingdom of Heaven Anna was remarkable exempcaton of all that is pure, peaceful and lovable She needs no eulogy.
 B8ss sBeautiful toier, her work all done, Na Beautiful calm when the f& Beautiful death with the victory won,
 God giveth her rest"
 A "A Watertown
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
ROAD, AIRPORT PLAN IS GIVEN
 TO PRESIDENT
Proposal Is Presented by Group at Conference
 Held, White House
DUST BOWL REFUGEE
 LABOR IS DISCUSSED
Delegate Dimond, Senator Schwellenbach, Cruen-
 ing See Executive

WASHINGTON, Aug. "A dele- gation, calling at the White House late yesterday afternon, asked Pres ident Roosevelt to approve a Ten Million Dollar road and airport pro- gram for Alaska. The delegation also discussed the proposal to use labor of the Dust Bowl refugees in constructing the improvements.
 Conferring with President Roose- welt were United States Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, of Wash fington State; Alaska Delegate An- thony J. Dimond, and Director of Territories and Island Possessions, pr. Ernest H. Gruening.
 q feel encouraged but do not know now, of course, what will come of our representations" said Dele gate Dimond.
 Three million dollars are needed immediately to provide Alaska with additional airports while it is pro posed to spend seven million dollars for roads over three year pro- gram, said Delegate Dimond.
 Senator Schwellenbach told the newsmen, after the conference, that as the result of President Roose- velt's interest in the plan, it would be presented to WPA Administrator Hopkins, especially the proposal for employment of labor from the Dust Bowl on projects during the sum- mer months. The refugees would be drawn from Washington, Oregon and Idaho, which now have relief load which cannot be met locally.
 The group also sought to learn whether the President would veto legislation authorizing funds for a flood control project on Lowell Creek at Seward. Delegate Di- mond said he is convinced the Pres dent would not veto the legislation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
Counterfeiting, Smuggling Show
 Decline in U. s,
Cheek Forging, However Appears to Be Crow
 ing in Popularity

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Count- erfeiting and smuggling are de- clining and check-forging is in creasing in the United States, the Treasury Department announced today.
 Counterfeit money turned over to Secret Service by innocent takers amounted to only $487. 900 in the fiscal year ending June I, a third under the total of spurious money which came to Federal notice the previous year.
 The Customs Bureau reported s. 800 seizures of smuggled goods as compared with l3,000 the corres- bonding period last year.
 Check forger arrests, however increased from 879 in l935-36 to 1,2l5 in the last fiscal year. t'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
NOMINATION TO SUPREME COURT
 MAY COME SOON
President May Make Ap- pointment Before Con-
 gress Adjourns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. = The belief that President Roosevelt will nominate a successor to Willis Van Devanter, who resigned as Asso- ciate Justice of the Supreme Court, before Congress adjourns, increased today among high Administration supporters.
 President Roosevelt himself gave that impression at a press confer ence.
 Appointment such as Attorney General Cummings said was per- missable, would not go to the Sem ate until next year.
 Some of the Presidents advisors urged immediate appointment to the Supreme Court so that it would be at full strength for the fall term without a recess appointment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
ExTORTION PLAN ATTEMPTED IN EARHAR.T CASE
New Yorker Arrested for Trying to Shake Down
 C. F. Putnam

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-J. Edgar Hoover announced today that his agents arrested Wilbut Rithat, of New York, in connection with an attempt to extort $2,0O0 from George Palmer Putnam and promised safe return of his missing aviatrix wife, Amelia Earhart
 Putnam received the letter last Sunday advising him that his wife was on ship. He was asked to contact the writer of the letter the next day.
 Subsequently, a man talked to Putnam. The man said he was a seaman on ship out of New Guinea engaged in smuggling narcotics. While at sea he sighted the wrecked plane and took off the woman, who was injured, he said
 The man demanded $2,000 for her safe return.
 Putnam conferred with the Fed- eral agents who quickly arrested the man. The latter then admitted the whole story was false, but he must stand trial for extortion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
LAPS BLAST PATH

PEIPING, Aug. 4. = Continuous aerial bombardments. Japanese au- thorities declared today, have rout- ed the western concentration of the Chinese army and blasted clear path for the Japanese to march across North China.
 Parallel columns of Japanese pressed southward today in eastern and western Hopeh Province toward the border of Shantung province near where the main Chinese armies are believed to be centered
 Peiping is quiet and foreigners begf returning to their homes from embassy compounds. Japan contin- ued to pour troops into the area from Manchoukuo, fully machin- ized. It is believed to have raised the total to 25,000 at Foochow.
 China port authorities reported said they had arranged to sink ships at the mouth of Ming river to form a barricade against a feared Jap- anese naval attack
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
BUREAU NEEDS
 LARGER FUND,
 WELFARE WORK
Penny Declares Liquor and Tuberculosis Fast Boost
 ing Death Rate, Indians

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 4.- George c. Penny. Supervisor of So- cial Welfare for the Indian Bureau in Alaska, declared here that liquor and tuberculosis are the "chief ene- mics" of Alaska natives. The two scourges are raising the death rate tremendously" he said.
 Welfare work among the Indians is limited, MT. Penny stated, be- cause the Bureaus funds for that purpose total only 83 cents per year, per capita. ke
 There are approximately 30,0o0 Indians in the Territory and we have $25.000 for relief work. Last year the Bureau assisted 2,247 na- tives," Penny said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
14 MISSING IN PLANE CRASH,
 OFF PANAMA
Wreckage Indicates Explo- sion Occurred ~ No
 Bodies Recovered

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4. = The Naval Commandant of Canal Zone reported by radio. today that evil dence indicated an explosion oc- cured aboard the airliner, which crashed in the sea off Panama early yesterday with IA aboard.
 Examination of parts of the wreckage lowed to the air base indicated the airliner struck the water at high speed and broke into small parts. It is believed the explosion preceded the crash.
 Plane and surface vessels are continuing an attempt to find the bodies of the Il passengers and three members of the crew.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
VATICAN NOT
 RECOGNIZING
 AN.REBELS
Admits, However, tn a | Cordial Relations Be-
 ing Maintained

VATICAN CITY, Aug. A. A semi official Vatican statement said the Holy See is maintaining cordial relations with the Spanish Insur- gents but no steps have been taken for formal diplomatic recognition of the Insurgent Government.
 The Secretariat described as "n- exact dispatches from Salamanca, seat of the Insurgent Government, that the Vatican and Insurgents are formally exchanging diplomatic rep resentatives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
PHILADELPHIA PATR0LLED BY
 EXTRA POLICE
Mayor Declares State of Emergency Exists
 Because of Strike

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Aug. A. Mayor s. Davis Wilson today pro- claimed state of emergency to combat violence and preserve pub lie peace as the truck drivers strike, which began Monday, spread to ad- ditional drivers.
 Mayor Wilson said he is determ- ined that delivery of foodstuffs and other necessaries shall not be inter- fered with.
 Fifteen hundred automobiles, each carrying a four-police setup are pa- trolling the streets
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
RAILROADERS
 VOTE STRIKE
Walkout Will Take Place Unless Wage De-
 mands Met

CLEVELAND Ohio, Aug. 4.-David Robertson, President of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen, announced today that 96 percent of 350,000 railroad work CTS and members of five operating Brotherhoods have voted to author ize a strike on the Nations rail- roads if the demand for 20 per- cent increase is not met.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
Pack Train Is
 Seen, Anchorage
Early Pioneer Days of AL aska Recalled-Bound
 on Hunting Trip

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. A. A pack train of IT horses, carrying several tons of freight, went down the main street yesterday.
 The pack train is headed for the Talkeetna Mountains where big game hunting will be enjoyed by the men of the party and the horses will be allowed t ograze.
 Early pioneer days were recalled by tn esight of the pack train.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-04
BARKLEY GOING TO HAVE TESTY
 JOB AS LEADER
Not a Great Commander But Can Think Fast
 Harsh Tone, Fiery Eye
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-"Dear Alben,' the President called him in a letter and pointed, perhaps inadvertently, to Senator Barkley of Kentucky as his choice for ma jority leader to succeed Joe Robin son.
 Dear 'Alben" thereafter was elected by a one-vote majority over Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi to piece together the morals of a Senate badly shattered by one of the bitterest controversies since the Civil War. It will be testy job for Barkley, but from this vantage point there appears no one in the Senate better able to do it.
 KNOWS CROWDS
 That is not to say that Barkley is an ideal leader sent by a Divine Providence to salvage the working parts of the New Deal. He has good points. He lacks others. But there is nobody else better
 He is jovial and hearty and phys ically as tough as fiddlegut. Be- ing majority leader requires all that. He has a booming voice, of good timber, with which he can set the ventilating system in the Senate to vibrating.
 He is not a bookish man, and while like any Senator. he must do cer- tain amount of reading, he gets his information and viewpoints by con- tact and debate rather than by sustained study. But his associates credit him with keen ability at finding the mosiac" of a crowd Mingling in a crowd. word here sentence or gesture there. gives
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