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Sophisticated
Romance

In the new novel, Carnival on
Quicksand," Valerie Savage intro
duces the love and life Of Nicholas
Lavrin and Lamson Pike.
Nicholas Lavrin is a concert vio'
linist Of no mean ability. He
travelled with a rather large en-
tourage, including his mother, a
manager and accompanist and
others. He came to the town
where Lamson'S mother was the
social and cultural leader and was
her guest. LamSon was then in
school. She met him again when
she was II and then three years
later when they renewed their
acquaintance they were married.
1t is an entirely sophisticated bit
Of romance. Nicholas mother
happens to be about to help the
new wife, who finds it as upSetting
as it Is exciting to be the COM
panion Of a celebrity. He took
her for honeymoon to his Italian
villa. Coincidence steps in and
in the villa across the lake re-
sides an old admirer Of his.
It takes some sharp wit and
alertness for Lamson to find her
way in this strange world, but
then Of course there was her
mother-in-law who had been
rather successful with men her
self and she did say Of Lamson:
THANK heavens, you're beau
tiful."
("Carnival of Quicksand," by
Valerie Savage, published by
Doubleday, Doran.)
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PhilateliC
Hinges

william T. Raley, 305 Atlas
Building, sends in a much appre-
ciated letter together with q lovely
poem by w. D. Nesbit, ''The Log
of Life" Mr.. Raley operates a
firSt-day cover service here. Covers
to receive The Washington Times
prize cachet are still dribbling in,
but unfortunately they will have
to be returned sans cachet as the
date was July !.
The church Of st. Sophia in
London had a ceiling entirely COW
cred with postage stamps during
the years 1843 to 1846. Stamps
long exposed to the sun will most
always change color. Plans are
under way for another special
stamp, which will be exclusively
announced in The Washington
Times either next week or the
week after. Watch for it! It will
be a dandy. The office of the
Resident Trade Commissioner of
the Philippines has received mail
bearing the 2-centavo stamp on
which the word commonwealth
has been overprinted on 20. B."
(official buSiness), stamps Of the
1885 series.
Official notice has been received
that all mail carried on the s. S.
Sandgate Castle, which sailed from
New York on June %, was lost
when the ship sank.
William Camp, 2019 I st. N. w.,
collector Of Nineteenth and Twen-
tieth Century Chinese mint, is in
terested in swapping and buying
from a collector in this specially.
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of a woman who faces the world
to do battle for her son.
Into this old theme in new cloth
ing, Mr.. Saxon has woven a story
with a powerful grip on the imagi-
nation.
It Is placed against a back
ground which shows a thorough
knowledge of the scenes and PEG
pies that he tells his tale about,
and presents a wholly acceptable
offering from the pen of a worthy
craftsman.
("Children Of Strangers" by
Lyle Saxon. Published by Hough'
ton, Mifflin.)
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New AT Mail
Stops

Two more authorized stops have
been made in the air mail service
according to an announcement by
Harllee Branch, second assistant
postmaster general. They are
LewiStown and Great Falls, Mont,
on route AM-28 with an extension
Of route AM-28 from Billings to
Great Falls: and Millinocket,
Houlton and Caribou, Maine on
route AM-27 with an extension of
route AM-27 from Bangor to
Caribou. p
Special cachets VIII be furn-
iShed to the postmaSterS and the
usual treatment of philatelic mail
will be authorized. Air mail COW
ers should be forwarded to the
postmaSterS at these new service
points with letter of authorization
to hold for first flight.
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Ludwig Bemelmans' little book,
MY war With the United States"
should have a large audience. 1t
should be widely read because it
will satisfy a lot Of people. To
those who like their foreigners to
look with awe and naive accept
ance on America, Mr.. Bemelmans
makes due obeisance.
To those who like humor that
acts like a harmless piece Of rice
that swells and swells, Mr.. Bemel-
mans tale should practically cause
them to burst.
And for those who are seeking
something refreshing after a sum-
mer Of mystery stories. stern biog-
raphies and sterner novels, Mr..
Bemelmans holds out a thirst
quenching substitute.
1t can be quite easily gathered
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The Best
Sellers
FICTION

FICTION
Northwest Passage
Kenneth Roberts Doubleday
Bugles Blow No More
Clifford DOwdey Little
American Dream
Michael Foster Morrow
Three Comrades
Erich Remarque Little
The Years
Virginia WOOIR HarcOurt
The Crime Wave at Blandings
p. G. Wodehouse Doubleday
N0NFICTI0N
Present indicative
Noel Coward Doubleday
King Edward VIII
Hector BollthO LippincOtt
Lord Boutwell,
Robert GOre-BrOwns Doubleday
Mathematics for the Millions
LAncelOt Hogben Norton
T. Z. Lawrence
By His Friends Doubleday
Miracle Of England
Andre MaurOlS HarperS
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"ThiS Side of
Re6ret"

ClariSSa Fa1rch1ld CuSnman
This Side Of Regret" is remark
able little book. Readers expect
ing q love story may find 1t a
shade too serious, but those who
desire their romance bordered
with reality will admit that Mrs.
Cushman is an expert at picturing
both sides Of the question.
The question, of course, Is how
far can a married woman wander
from her husband without wreck
ing her home? Ann Harrington
serves as the object lesson. At
first, she appears to be an exceed.
ingly honest and fortnight per.
son, the sort from whom you'd
expect fair treatment and perfect
behavior. But that's only Mrs.
Cushman spreading out her
groundwork. That's only Mrs.
Cushman smiling to herself as she
picks a heroine practically above
reproach to mislead her public.
Well, she succeeds royalty.
The reader is almost as sur
prised as Ann when the hard
drinking, hard-riding, rather COM
monplace young army officer be-
gins to take on q wholly unbecom-
ing Importance.
He's all right, the reader fig
ures, but what the heck does Ann
want with him? Ann wonders
herself and only goes on wanting
him more and more. The scene
Is accordingly set for a triangle.
But there again Mrs. Cushman
has an ace up her sleeve. The
hard-drinking, hard-riding young
fellow knows his limitations bet
ter than anybody.
None Of AIMS lofty and self
righteous speeches made him feel
any lower. He knows what he
iS-and he isn't much. On the
other hand. he has the highest
respect for Stephen Harrington.
So has Ann, but her emotions
are all out Of kilter. She can't
live without Stephen and she
wouldn't think Of leaving Stephen,
but she must have Kerry, too.
And, what makes it even more diff
ficult is that Kerry can't have
anybody.
She tries to be what she calls
honest and ends up being what
Kerry calls possessive and what
Stephen regards as piteous.
Strangely enough none of AIMS
doldrumS are depressing. Possibly
because Ann IS really only Mrs.
CuShman'S object leSson-a WON.
an playing with fire and getting
burnt. What happens is that Ker.
~ and Stephen come out a good
deal closer to each other than
Ann. Sort Of like the people who
''loved each other very much" in
Noel Coward's Design For Liv
ing" Only this isn't about three
people loving each other very
much" It has to be about two
Kerry sees that and clears out ano
so ends the story.
("This Side of Regret" the tri,
angle as presented by Clarissa
Fairchild Cushman. Published by
Little, Brown g. co..
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occupation of New Orleans.
Mr.. Saxon portrayS a colony of
these people on the Isle Brevelle.
It has been cut from the main
land by one Of the sudden surges
Of the Mississippi and on it live
Euphemie and her folks.
Intermarriage has made them
all relatives. They are still stick
ing to the taboos and the old
course Of life which brought them
to a middle ground between the
Negroes and the whites, from
which they could not stray.
The story, while the story Of
this hybrid race, Is also the story
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He further stated that alrmall
may become source of profit to
the Federal Government during
the present fiscal year.
With reference to transatlantic
mail, Branch says that the opera.
ton may be thrown open to all
corners and that this would be
done by distributing mail on the
poundage basis for carriage on the
most convenient, suitable service,
as is done in the case Of steamship
mail, rather than through bids
and the awarding Of contracts.
Volume Gains
Branch announced that final
figures on domestic air mail for
the 1887 fiscal year are expected to
show that the service has come
within $9O0,00 of paying its own
way. In fact, he further indicated
that the margin may be even
closer by the end Of the year.
Airmail expenditures will be in
creased by the Post office Depart
ment from the 1887 total Of $12,'
$4,000 to about $15,000,000 and,
from all indications, according to
the Second Assistant Postmaster
General, the actual revenues to
the department may possibly ex-
coed this total.
The amount of airmail flown
by domestic airlines has grown
from a total of 6,741 900 pounds
during 1888 to an estimated total
Of 20, 000, 900 during the fiscal year
Just closed.
It is the plan of the P. o. De-
partment, Branch said, to ask
Congress for additional funds each
year to establish feeder" or minor
routes throughout the Nation to
hook on to the primary routes, thus
establishing q complete network
of airmail service in the smaller
communities.
It is interesting to note that the
cost to the Government Of foreign
airmail in 1888 was So, 948, 1873 and
the revenue derived amounted to
$1,276,25O. During the past fiscal
year the cost was $780,, 1855 and
the revenue 1921 ,056.
Transpacific has been far less
costly than was originally est1-
mated, Branch said (thanks to
philately). It cost $1,000, 600,
while its derivative revenue has
amounted to 100000.
POundage Basis
II transatlantic service is eStab-
lished on a contract basis, Branch
explains, a monopoly would be
created in favor Of Pan-Amerlcan
Anyways, which is now the only
American line capable Of operating
across the Atlantic.
Therefore, on a straight pound
age. non-contract basis. any COM
pany is free to set up and to oper-
ate an organization at any time
and qualify as a mail carrier.
LEGISLATION has been introduced
IN Congress, Branch said, to per-
NIT the PoStoffice Department to
place airmail aboard the planes
of any United States airline. Ell.
forts for enactment this year are
know being pushed.
In further reference to trans
atlantic plans to date, it Is a prac-
teal certainty that the airmail
postage will be 20 cents per half
ounce. .
Experimental flights, eastbound
and westbound, have been pro-
nounced successful and all that
remains is final drafts with the
foreign powers also undertaking
the venture. This includes Great
Britain, Germany and Portugal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-17
Plate Numbers

The Post Office Department has
announced that plate numbers of
the Northwest Territory Com
memorative, which was placed on
first day sale at Marietta, Ohio,
and New York city, last Tuesday,
are as follows: 1851, 1882, 21693,
1854.
The list Of postable stamp plate
numbers sent to press during the
month of June, all of, which are
Of the three-cent denomination of
the regular issue follow: 1854,
1882, 21489, 21490. 21548, 1850,
1851, 1852, 1858.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-17
International
Intrigue

E. Phillips Oppenheim wastes
very little time in taking his fans
right to the heart Of one of his
better international mysteries in
Envoy Extraordinary"
1t concerns the Great House
where the Countess of Matresser
is found at the beginning OF the
book awaiting the return Of her
son, Lord Ronald, a government
agent of no mean ability.
Among the little things that Mr..
Oppenheim includes in his tale
for his readers to ferret out are;
the mission Of the man who was
trying so desperately to reach the
Great House; the answer to that
mysterious boat in the harbor, the
answer to the murder and the
reason that all of the coterie of
spies seemed to think that their
very existence depended upon
their staying at the Matresser
manor.
1t has the flavor and the salt
Of Mr.. Oppenheim's well-known
brand Of intrigue and is a worthy
addition to his many novels Of
this distinction.
convoy Extraordinary" BY E.
Phillips Oppenheim. Published
by Little, Brown Company
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-17
Special Cover
Service

The Norfolk (VaO Cover Ser
vice is covering the following
events with printed cachets:
THE 14Oth anniversary Of the
launching of the Frigate Consti-
t11tion Covers by october 10 and
the 14Oth anniversary Of the es-
fablishment of the Navy Depart
ment of the United States. In the
near future there will be keels
laid for Destroyers Alb, Ala and
All one cent per cover forward
ing charges, with all covers first
class as the Postoffice Depart
ment orders date only first class
mail. Send covers to S. M. Fal-
coner, Ill w 31st ST., Norfolk, Va.
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'fCh1ldren of Strangers D
Is Dramatic Tale

Another first novel takes its place this week among the
dramatic stories of South In Children Of Strangers
Lyle Saxon who is known for his accurate perturbation Of
the Delta land brings to the booksheves interesting and
poignant story of the Creole muattoes with the ageod
legends and traditions dating back to days Of the French
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-17
"Crin7e of Violence" New
One Session Book

"Crme Of Violence" is highly seasoned mystery story
modern life Horace Worthngton found shot to death
the foyer Of magnificent New York mansion which does
belong him at ALL but is the abode Of family to
ha has haconna attached.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-07-17
POstalOmcialsA Announce
Plans to Establish
''Feeder" Routes
By CHARLES A. KENNY
Washington Times Stamp Editor

With transatlantic airma definitely reality by November
Second Assistant Postmaster General Harlee Branch pointed
informal press conference this week that domestic
amail is practically self sustaining and that virtually all
traces of the socaed "ama subsidy have disappeared
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HEADQUARTERS FoR cORoMATl0N STAMPS.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
WILLIAM \. WOOD TO BE HONORED
Oldest PraCtiCing Pharma.
 cist Dinner Guest at Browns Tonight

Druggists of this and other cities of the state will be present tonight to honor William H. Wood, Water bury'S oldest practicing pharmacist, at a testimonial dinner in Patsy Browns Silver Chalet. Mir. Wood Is celebrating the 5Oth anniversary Of his registration as a Connecticut pharmicist. He was granted his pharmacists license in 1887. Ar arrangements for the testimonial have been completed by a committee headed by Thomas F. Mccarthy.
 Speakers tonight will include w. J. Dunphy, president of the state board of pharmacy commissioners; Hugh P. BeirnS, secretary-treasurer of the board; Paul J. Kunkel, pres- ident of the Waterbury Druggists association; John F. Barry, vice. president of the Diamond Bottling Works, and John P. O'Brien.
 As a pharmacist of the old school, MT. Wood will be called upon to- night to voice his "reminiscences ot the days when the only window dis plays used by druggists were colored globes and all tinctures were made right on the premises of the store. Starting back in 1861, Mir. Wood served his apprenticeship under James o. May, one of the pioneer druggists in the Naugatuck valley Guests will include representatives from Hartford, New Haven, Bridge bort and Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
CROSS COMPLAINTS
 HICHLICHT ACTION
Milk Truck, Peddler's Team Involved in COlli-
 sion; Both Sides Sue

Complaints and cross complaints are being presented in common pleas court before Judge Miles F. McNiff and jury today. The com- plaint is that of Santo Veneziano, local peddler, against the R. F. Worden Company and William F. Summa, with damages of $l,O00 sought. The cross complaint is that of the defendants, and they also seek 5000.
 The issues of the suit involve an accident on Ives street, July 24, 1929 in which the Worden truck, oper- ated by Sumna, and the Veneziano truck collided. Each claims that the other was at fault and his truck was badly damaged. Veneziano claims that his load of fruits and vege tables was destroyed.
 Attorney Hugh McGill of the firm of Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch is presenting his first case before a jury. assisted by Attorney Michael A. Ciano. They represent the plaintiff. Attorney T. V. Meyer and Attorney Michael Galullo ap- pear for the defense.
 On trial before Judge Edward J. Finn in common pleas court is the $7,500 civil action of Agnes Lampron against the Clark Sewer Construc- tion Company. It is a continuation of the case which started last week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
3M Waterbury Families Aided
 By SaLuatiOn Army Ln 1936-37
Lux Lock Company Em- pIOyes Open Campaign
 With Contribution

der the supervision of the corps cadet guardian. They are taught the rudiments of Salvation Army work. Their text books include the field officers manual-the Bible-the book of doctrines and Army organization They are trained to become Salvation Army officers or efficient Army work CTS here in Waterbury. This group can be depnded upon to as- sist with emergency work and special religious activiteis. Just last Saturday night brigade of ten of them conducted three open air services in different parts of the city-went out by themselves and told the old and familiar story to the paSsersby. Also we have a group of IA young people who play in the brass band. I am sure you will be surprised when I tell you that scores of persons are employed today in prominent bands and orchestras throughout the country who got their musi- cal start in the Salvation Army. The man who writes much of the music for the Franko Goldman band is our own Eric Leidzen, who has all his life been a Salvation ist. As a crime preventive an instrument in the hands of a boy is 8 great thing. There are to- day over 50,000 bandsmen in the Salvation Army world, putting in their spare time without 8 cent of remuneration. We need new instruments and other equipment for our young peoples band. It could also tell you of our Young Peoples Legion, our boy and girl scouts, our boys recently started baseball team, but my time is up and I have just time to say: Please remember our annual drive for funds to maintain our work for another year. If you send in your donation promptly to Thomas F. Moore of the Citizens & Manu- lecturers bank you will be contri- outing not only urgently needed funds but also valuable time. And when the volunteer worker calls at your home, treat her literally Thanks thousand timesl Good night and God bless you!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18

early. For instance, this afternoon I called at the ofiices of one of the large manufacturers and was handed the contributions made by the employees of the firm. I am happy to tell you that this years total was just 25 per cent in ex- cess of last years. I also wish to tell all the captains and lieuten- ants of the women's division that has recently been organized and that is going to canvas the resi- dential districts how much we of the Salvation Army appreciate their splendid spirit of coopera- tion.
 This evening I want to speak for a couple of minutes about the Salvation Army's program for the young people of Waterbury that come within our influence. First we have the Band of Lo7e-this is group of young boys and girls of the age from 2 to II that are taught manual training supervised by efficient teachers. The chil- dren are taught to do things. Part of this program is drawing, painting and sewing for the girls wood work, art and metal craft for the boys. Then there are the corps cadets. This group is made up of boys and girls of high school age that meet weekly un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
FORCED OFF ROAD, SUES FOR $5,OOO
Accident on ThOmastOn Highway on Armistice,
 Day Recalled Today

An accident on Thomaston ave- 1ue, at 5:l5 p. m. November 1, 1936 the basis of the $5,000 civil suit bf Edmond E. Loyot against Henry T. Scutt, which was brought to trial before Judge Kenneth Wynne in su- perior court today.
 The plaintiff claims that the de- endant operated his automobile 1egligently and forced him off the highway and through fence. The Incident occurred near the Chase Metal company, according to the complaint. Attorney Vincent A. Mil- CT appears for the plaintiff with Attorney Michael V. Blansfield of his city and Attorney Sully l. Ber- nan of Canaan for the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
FINAL DISCUSSION
 ON JAMBOREE TRIP
57 Youths Signed Up for JOprney to Washing
 ton, D. C.

This evening at local Boy Scout headquarters, 1t was announced by David Babson, the Jamboree com- mittee will convene for the purpose of ironing out final plans for the trip to Washington at the end of next month. Cecil Grant of Naug- atuck, chairman of the Janiboree committee, will be in charge at the session this evening.
 David Babson, scout executive, said today that there are still 57 boys listed as members of the Mat tatuck council contingent. He said today that they expected to enroll about seven more boys and that if 1t is necessary they will be able to take 13 more boys. This last addi. tional number will constitute two full troops, according to scout reg ulations.
 Henry Doaahue. assistant scout executive, will show a series ot "Cub" moving pictures this evening at a parent session of Cub pack No. 2 which will be held at the First Congregational church scout house. The moving pictures were recently acquired by the council, said Dun. ahue today, and are available for ali parent sessions which have been planned for the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
EPISCOPAL HEADS
 TO GATHER TODAY
Rev. Dr. Cline of Water town to Be Nominated
 for Two Offices

Rev. Dr. Thomas s. Cline of Wa tertown will be nominated for dep- uty at the 153rd annual convention of the Episcoual diocese of Con- necticut thils afternoon at Christ church cathedral in Hartford. Others to be nominated for the same office will be Rev. Dr. John N. Lewis, rector of St. Johns Episco- pjal church, and Rev. Henry E. Kelly of Litchfield.
 Dr. Cline will be also nominated for the standing committee along with Rev. Mir. Kelly. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis of Naugatuck and Rev. John McKenny of New Haven, for- mer curate at St. Johns church here. Judge Origen 8. Seymour will also be nominated for the standing committee.
 Among the many matters to come up for discussion will be the ex- pected controversial appointment of @ diocesan archdeacon, authorized last year by a vote of l18-1l4.