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strictions, or other difficulties. In so
doing you are assured at all times of
an adequate amount of air passing
through the heater for the proper
burning Of the fuel. 1t is equipped
with a thermostatic control which
automatically cuts of the blower when
a certain predetermined temperature
Is reached.
Not only does the addition of this
suction device make sure that the
fuel Is being burned in the most eff
cient manner, but 1t also enables you
to burn coal with a minimum amount
Of dust or dirt getting out into the
basement. Because the whole heater
is under suction the light dust will
be pulled into the chimney instead Of
getting out into the house
The vacuum fan is easy to install as
1t attaches to the face Of the chimney
without your having to cut into the
brickwork, or make other costly
alterations.
WE SAW another of the popular
compact kitchens the other day
which should find spot in many
summer homes, small apartments,
recreation rooms and similar places.
This little outfit requires minimum
space due to its clever, compact ar
rangement Of the necessities of the
modern kitchen. For instance, the
top OF the unit consists of two STAIN
less steel lids which are hinged to
give access to the stove and sink when
they aren't being used as work sur
faces.
The stove is Of the electric, two
burner, three-heat type with a nickel
plated oven located directly under
meath. The oven has three heats and
is controlled by thermostat. Next
to the oven and separated from it BY;
Evening star., 1938-06-04
BY LILLIAN COX ATHEY.

w YHEN you next visit Los |
NJ Angeles and. San Diego |
wv plan to make trip for
the special purpose Of see
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adequate insulation is located small
electric refrigerator complete with all
necessary machinery for the cooling
operation.
Over to the right Of the unit is
equipped with grease interceptor.
and chrome-plated mixing faucets.
Not content with providing the kitchen
with all of these attractive features,
they 60 still further and include
folding table in the outside door OF
the refrigerator, and the whole outfit
is only 81 inches long, Is inches deep
and 48 inches high when all closed up.
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~~>Ns J0A AA<Av NASAv ASoo
Al Angeles and San Diego
wv plan to make a trip for
the special purpose Of see
ing these strange cirio trees. They
are TO be found on the desert land
Of Lower California and, according
to authorities. though called trees,
the growth is neither . tree nor
shrub. AL who have seen the mon
arch Of the desert return with fasci-
mating tales and snapshots Of the
cirio.
There are millions Of these trees
1--WE have to call them trees even II
they have no true Nmbs), and they
have weird-looking, twisted trunks.
Some Of them grow to q height of
so to 10 feet. Some of the photo
graphs taken Of the most unusual
ones show the cirio to be very dec
orative In Its way. Against the sky
line 1t seems to take on many outlines
and the mirage effect creates almost
any type OF figure.
It has many neighbors that are
better known. You have seen the
cholla and ocotillo and know their
life history. There are other livinE
plants nearby that are so different
In character that you want to in
vestigate as closely and thoroughly
as possible the ways and means this
plant has Of making its living.
First, we find records made by
famous horticulturists that the age
limit OF these desert dwellers is now
nearly 400 years. They grow about
2 inches q year. 1t is said you cannot
find two cirios alike. 1t depends upon
how the wind has treated them, the
sun scorched them, or the lack of
water deformed their trunks. In
many instances you may see a cirio
that In youth was bent toward the
earth by heavy winds, and gradually
the tip Of the trunk has touched the
ground.
When rains fall upon the desert
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Yellow Walls Repulse Flies,

An English journal of decoration
takes account of the practice of paint
ing walls yellow to repel houseflies.
It is said that food factory employs
this practice with successful results,
and that house owner found the
experiment equally satisfactory when
applied to the pantry of his home.
1t has long been claimed that blue
walls have the same effect on these
insects.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
LOAN AREA WIDENED
American Building Association to
Enter Nearby Counties.


Announcement was made yester-
day by w. H. Blanz, secretary of the
American Building Association, that,
effective at once, loans will be made
on improved or to be improved prop
erty in Prince Georges and Mont
gomery Counties, Md. Formerly, ac-
cording to MIR. Blanz, loans were re-
stricted to District of Columbia real
estate and property in Arlington
County. Va.
Latest figures disclose that in point
of total assets the American Building
ranks second in Washington, with
resources in excess of $4,000, 900.
The Perpetual Building Association
is by far the largest, not only in
Washington but in the entire United
States, having assets of over $46,-
100000.
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that they needed little more study
themselves on their country's history.
One member Of the group was particu-
larly rabid on some subjects and ac-
tually ignorant of what he was talking
about. The speaker was irked and
finally said to this member, why,
you don't even know whether the
American flag has more red stripes
than white or not" The member was
flustered when he couldn't answer the
question. Which are there more of
and how many?
(Copyright, 1881
(Answer on Page B-14.)
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Natures Children
Cirio Trees
(Idria columnaris).

the cirio springs into q lifelike atti-
tude. Small, sour leaves quickly de-
velop. and at the same tiFe fragrant
white flowers adorn the cirio. These
flowers are at the tip Of the trunk
and on stems Ia inches long. For
about two weeks they fill the air
with perfume and are visited by in
sects. Then they are ready to hang
Evening star., 1938-06-04
Broin TwizzIers
BY PROF. ]. d. FLINT.

A CERTAIN society once met to
decide some momentous question
such as whether or not their children
should be allowed to write with red
pencils in the schoolroom The society
had invited an outstanding authority
on the study of government to speak,
and the man had consented with reluc-
tance, because he felt that the group
was not a constructive organization.
At the meeting he decided to try to
point out their errors by showing them
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their heads downward, 50 that in a
short time their seed children will
be dropped to the earth.
The flower and stem are now 50
much like the trunk in color that they
escape notice. Though many seeds
are developed, very few are given
the opportunity to germinate.
There are birds and animals always
looking for seeds, and, while the plant
itself is so inhospitable, the seeds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
INSURANCE MEN ARE EMPL0YES

Hartford, Conn.,, May 4-UP)- An opinion of Assistant Attorney General Harry Silverstone today held life insurance agents to be employed within the meaning of the Connecticut Unemployment Compensation Act" and companies for which they work must pay a tax on their earnings. The decision affects approximately 50 companies, including those with Connecticut headquarters and out-of-state firms with offices, agents within the state.
 The opinion was asked after one out-of-state company contended its Connecticut agents were inde- pendent contractors, received no regular wages and that the com pany retained no control of their activities. Silverstone contended the concern exercised general control" over the agents. fixed the terms of contracts, collected pre- miums and retained the power to discharge, which is an essential clement of the right to control" The particular claim in dispute affected one general agent, and 54 special agents, IT of whom were part-time agents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
NATURALIST CLUB
 TO HOLD BANQUET

Colored motion pictures of New England, its people and points of interest, were shown and described by George Haig and Alfred P. Wheeler, of Meriden, president of the Connecticut Federation of Bird and Nature clubs. last night at the meeting of the Waterbury Natural ist club. MT. Wheeler talked about the annual meeting of the federal tion which a number from the Wa terbury club plan to attend May 21, at Hubbard park, Meriden.
 Miss Edna w. Weber was voted a member of the club and plans for the annual banquet were reported to be complete. Members will receive notices shortly.
 The club will hold joint outing with the New Haven Hiking club May IA and Waterbury members will meet at the railroad station at 9 o'clock that morning.
 Thornton Burgess will be princi- pal speaker at the federation meet ing at Meriden and Arthur E. Blew itt of Waterbury, will lead the flower walk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Business, Professional Women Convene Here
Waterbury Club Members to Be HOstesses at Al-Day
 SessiOn-Banquet to Close Social Festivities

The Connecticut Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs will meet in Waterbury on Saturday, May 14th. The morning and afternoon sessions will be held at the local club rooms, 296 West Main street, Mrs. Mabel Bacnmann and Miss Alethea Puffer being hos tesses. The business sessions will be conducted by the state president, Mrs. Nachen A. Rosan of Milford. During the noon hour the polls will be open for voting for officers for the ensuing year.
 Miss Isabel H. Hinckley will be in charge of registration, assisted by Miss Josephine Somers and Miss Florence Greenleaf.
 The evening session will be held at the Hotel Elton. During the banquet, dinner music will be played by the Trio Imperial, con- sisting of Brone Raisins, violinist; Arlene Watts, violincellist, and Ade- lene Russell, pianist.
 Local President Miss Ruth I. Lie beck will be tOastmaster and will present the new state president. Mrs Nachan Rosan will furnish soprano
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
I'D Units

Experiences in guidance work with boys and girls were related last night by Miss Kathleen Crowley, juvenile probation off, cer, at a joint meeting of Vigneulles post and auxiliary, Yankee Division Veterans Asso- ciation, at the State Armory.
 She offered high praise for the Big Brotherhood plan, which has the sponsorship of the I'D. Mrs. Florence Schaeffer, president of the auxiliary, was chairman of the meeting. State Commander Joseph Cunningham of this city spoke.
 The I'D will hold it's annual poppy sale from May 27 to 29. Frank Downs is chairman of the committee in charge. Assisting him are members of the post and the auxiliary.
 Members of the post and the auxiliary plan to attend the memorial exercises at Trinity Episcopal church May 29, and the Memorial Day mass at the church of the Immaculate Con- ception the following day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
MRS. WOODWARD, TERRYVILLE, DIES
Doctors Mother Passes Away at Prospect St.
 Home Today

Mrs. Ernest G. Woodward of 31 Prospect street, Terryville, died at her home early this morning. She was born in Plymouth, March 23, 1854, daughter of Charles and Jane Mattoon. April 8, 1885 she married Ernest G. Woodward of Torring- ford. She had always made her home in Plymouth. MT. and Mrs. Woodward celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1885. Be- sides her husband. she leaves one son, Dr. Harold B. Woodward of Terryville. Mrs. Woodward was a member of a family consisting of four boys and two girls, one of whom survives, Mrs. w. N. Austin of Ply mouth.
 The funeral will be held from the home on Prospect street Friday afternoon with services at the Ter ryville Congregational church at 3 o'clock, Rev. Spencer E. Evans off, ficiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
FATHER SUES FOR
 MINOR DAUGHTER

On trial today in the superior court before Judge Ernest A. Inglis is the $15,000 civil action of five-year-old Gloria Ferruci against Albert E. Leggett. The case is expected to be completed this afternoon.
 The girl brings suit through her father, Domenic Ferrucci. Plaintiffs and defendants are neighbors, both residing on Alder street.
 The plaintiff claims that on Feb ruary Il, 1887 she was playing in the defendants yard, which was lit- tered with rubbish and broken glass. Tn a fall, she seriously cut her left hand and fingers and was hospital ized between February II and March }. She claims loss of function of left arm and fingers, as result of the negligence of the defendant in al- lowing the rubbish to remain in the yard. It is claimed that the plaintiff was admitted to the yard and was not trespassing.
 Attorney I. w. Pasternak and At torney Michael V. Blansfield appear for the plaintiff with Attorney AL bert w. Hummel defending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

New Haven, May 4 - Al Gainer, local light-heavyweight boxer, un- doubtedly took VOW yesterday to confine all of his future puglistic activities to the ring where he is paid for them. For Judge Carl Eos ter of Superior Court yesterday ruled that a single "jab," delivered outside of a ring by the famous left hand which has aided Gainer in scaling the fistic ladder and made him a title contender, is going to set him back $2,527.
 The jurist awarded William Clark, erstWhile local boxer, medical ex- penses of $27, and $2,5OO for the pain and discomfort" which re- suited from Gamers left jab. Clark suffered a broken jaw as the result of a fracas between Gainer and himself in Dixwell avenue club last November.
 According to the testimony given last week Gamer was engaged in a card game in the club, when Clark entered the place and entered into conversation with friends. Some thing in the conversation annoyed Gamer. What happened from then on was told in two versions.
 Clark claimed Gainer came over and struck him a severe blow, breaking his jaw.
 Gainer claimed he approached Clark to remonstrate with him concerning the trend the conversa- tion had taken, and which was not pleasing to MT. Gainer. Gamer said that Clark then struck him, and he, Gamer, delivered "short arm jab," in self-defense.
 Judge Foster in his decision, not ed that Gainer had illustrated the "jab" from the witness stand and described it as exceedingly quick, with perfect timing and the full force of the body back of it."
 Taking notice of Gamers claim of self-defense, Judge Foster wrote, While one may take proper measures in self-defense, the law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
LAKEWOOD AWAITS
 NEW MOTOR BOATS
New Manager Planning Band Concerts, Aqua=
 tic Exhibitions

Lakewood Park is now undergoing extensive repairs in preparation for the opening of the 1888 season. Several new concessions will greet the throngs who will patronize Waterbury's only amusement park, as in past years.
 The park commissioners have leas- ed the park this year to Martin F. Bowes. Lakewood which has always been the mecca for thousands will be the scene of more picnics this season than for some time past. The picnic grove is one of the most popular in this section of the state
 Tons of fresh sand are arriving to improve the beach which last sea- son accommodated thousands. MT. Bowes has plans for several water carnivals this summer and some of the most expert aquatic performers will be seen in action. There will be facilities for hundreds of bathers. The baseball diamond is in fine shape. The island on the second lake will be the spot where fire works displays will be held from time to time.
 Plans call for dancing as well as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

Other nominations were: Senior vice. commander, Michael Dezinno and Thomas Casey; junior vice-com- mander. Ernest Massicotte; treas urer, Martin Mattson: chaplain Will liam Keavney; officer of the day, Joseph Cipriano; sergeant-at-arms, George McGrath and August Flah- erty.
 Delegates to the state convention at Hartford June 30, July 1 and 2, and the national convention at Grand Rapids, Mich, Aug. 13 to 20 were named. They are Commander Overton, James Martone and Henry P. Barry. The alternates are Will liam Keavney, Michael Callahan and Thomas Casey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
American Legion

Plans for participation in memorial services in Trinity church on Sunday evening. May 29th, and attending the memorial mass in the church of the Inn maculate Conception on Monday, May 30th. were completed last evening as part of Corporal COyle Posts, American Legion observance of Memorial Day. The posts colors will be dis played at both church services.
 The decoration of graves of de- ceased veterans and the annual sale of peoples for the welfare fund of the post will be super vised this year as formerly by Past Commander Wallace J. In glis. The official appearance of the little red flowers of remem- brance will be made the week previous to Memorial Day.
 District Com m nder John Bailey of Wallingford and mem- bers of his staff paid an official visit to Waterbury last evening. The post was complimented on it's list of achievements during the past year. It was reported by Ad- jutant Joseph A. Brenneis that the membership was within 26 of its quota designated by the state department. As the roundup of delinquent members was started last evening it is expected that the post will pass it's quota by June I and report the largest membership in several years.
 Junior Vice. Commander George Karnofsky reported as chairman of the entertainment committee, stating that plans are under con- sideratiOn for staging a Legion Day program at Lakewood Park during the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Pity The Hoss! Carver Street Resident Claims It Is Running the Street-Seeks
 Relief F r o m
 B o ard.

Mans best friend, these days pretty much pensioned to the pas tuge, took a ride last night at the board of public works meeting. And it wasn't automobiles that attempted to shove horses from the road this time.
 Seems that Anthony Jamele and family live out on Carver street. And that Carver street is nat accepted by the city, stre yches between two accepted streets.
 Seems, too, that the surface of Carver street is soft, very soft when it rains. So, so, soft, in fact, that every time horse plods through the mud it just tears the surface something terrible, causes mud-holes, hazards for automo- piles, and no end of trouble for pedestrians on their lonely way.
 Mr. Jamele commented on the situation. remarking that most of the trouble he finds with Carver streets topography is mutilation caused by one horse.
 "There Is a milk dealers horse which goes up and down the street every day and tears it up," he complained. Tt seems to me a company so big could send car instead of horse over the street"
 Alas, for the time when it was horses, horses, horses, and the drinking trough and fountain in Exchange place was busy these warm days with Dobbin drawing up his fill.
 The board referred the matter to the city clerk for investigation of whether a layout has been ordered for the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

cies in the supernumerary force of the police department, but it ap- peared that no action would be taken on filling these vacancies to- day. The city charter limits the number of supernumeraries to 100.
 Under Commissioner Healey's plan the chief of the fire department will report to the board any acts of distinguished hero:sm or conduct by members of the department. The board would then publicly commend the firemen or firemen cited.
 Some years ago, both police and fire boards often gave citations to policemen and firemen who had distinguished themselves in the per- formance of their duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

solos and the violinist of the Trio Imperial will render violin solos.
 Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp is chair- man of entertainment and Miss Edith Sellew of decorations. Miss Cora R. Crompton, assisted by Miss Mabel Burns, is in charge of Reser- vations for the dinner.
 The speaker of the evening will be Miss Helen Havener from the National Federation of Business & Professional Womens' clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Canadian Legion

The Canadian Legion Auxiliary will conduct 8 rummage sale Fri day on Bishop street at North Square. Donations may be brought to the store tomorrow evening or they will be picked up if the donor will communicate with Mrs. Duncan Rose.
 The auxiliary will meet at Canadian Legion hall Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Compensation Agreements

WaTenton Woolen company and George Shanks, TorringtOn, left foot burn, S9.56 beginning April 21.
 Waterbury Ash Removing com- pany and Pasquale TOmasiello. left index finger, injury, S15.13 beginning April 30, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Gamer Taxed $2,527 For Knockout Punch
New Haven Fighters 'Jab' Which Broke Mans Jaw
 Proves COstly-NegrO Claims Sef-Defense

permits one to use no more force in self-defense than is necessary to avoid harm and injury. If the account given by the defendant were to be accepted it would be necessary to find that the defendant used much more force than was necessary for self-protection."
 Clark, the victim of a one-punch knockout, found himself the recip- tent of an amount larger than any purse he ever received as a boxer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
CITATIONS FOR
 F|RE-F|CHTERS
Commissioner Healey For- mulates Plan for COm-
 mending Service

Commissioner Frank Healey said today he planned to bring before the Board of Fire Commissioners this afternoon his plan TOT citations of f1remen who distinguish them selves in the line of duty. He ad- vanced the proposal some weeks ago, but did not bring it before the board at that time, since the board was occupied at that time with appoint ments, retirements and promotions.
 A regular meeting of the police board was also scheduled for late this afternoon. There are 35 vacan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Behind The Lines
V. F. w.

State Department Comman- der Joseph Perrone of New Lon- don will pay an official visit to- morrow night to Wheeler Young post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. All members of the post have been notified to be present at 8 o'clock.
 At the meeting plans will be made for the posts participation in the local observance of Memo rial Day. Arrangements will also be made for the giving of the memorial degree May 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
EUROPEAN CYCLING PRAISED

Vallejo. Cal. - (UP) - Paul Gas sady, rowing mail carrier, back from 4,OOO mile bicycle trip of Europe, declares the Old World is far ahead of the New World III bicycle development. Three speeds and two sets of brakes operated from the handle bar have lifted cycling to an art he thinks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
TOTE" PAYS ON NEW BASIS

London CUP)-'"Tote" dividends in England are now being calculated on new basis, with payments to the nearest penny instead of the nearest sixpence below the calculated amount. The Racecourse Betting Control board decided to make the changes to improve the small divid- ends paid on popular fancies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

roller skating at Greater Lakewood Park this year. Two huge motor boats will arrive this week to fur pish further amusement to Lake wood devoteeS. A series of band concerts are being arranged by the management.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
Disabled Veterans

Two candidates, Commander Wal ter E. Overton and Past-commander Henry P. Barry, were nominated for commander of Waterbury chapter, Disabled American Veterans, last night at meeting at Pythian hall. The election will be held May IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04
OPERATIC SINGERS

At the request of Rosa Ponselle, noted singer, Joan Crawford, Metro Goldwyn-E star, recently made a recording with her of "Barcarole" from Tales of Hoffmann."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-04

An interesting and exciting page from the history of the old west is brought to the screen In Gun Law RKO's new starring vehicle for George O'Brien.