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Evening star., 1938-10-24
Dispute Delays u. s. Liner.

DiSPute DelayS U. >. Liner.
SHANGHAI. Oct. "a (P).-Japanese
aerial bombing of a British warship
and a customs dispute over an Amer
lean passenger liner today added two
new incidents to the long list of inter-
national complications in the China
war.
Bombs from six japanese planes
1ell about and damaged the SUPER
structure Of the British gunboat Sand
piper, anchored at Changsha about 200
miles southwest of Hankow. There
were no casualties
The customs dispute arose over
japanese refusal to clear the Dollar
liner President Coolidge early this
morning for San Francisco, with a
cargo of silver valued at more than
S4,000,000 which the Japanese-spon-
sored government apparently con-
sidered its property.
Permission to Sail Granted.
The Dollar line agreed to unload
the silver whereupon permission was
granted to sail at am. tomorrow
The silver, loaded under guard of
United States marines, was consigned
to the Chase National Bank of New
York. That banks Shanghai branch,
however, declined to make any state
ment concerning the silver's origin or
details of the transaction.
Clarence E. Gauss, United States
Consul General, was understood to
have reforro6 tho mo tfor ~ ~ c+,+.
Department in Washington following
his negotiations with Shinrokuro
Hidaka, Japanese Charge d'Affaires.
1t was reported Mr.. Gauss in these
negotiations had emphasized the in
terest of the American bank in the
affair.
Chinese customs officials on Sunday
issued permits for export of the silver
and for departure of the Coolidge, and
passengers took the tender to board
her in midstream before Japanese
officials Cancelled the permits.
United States Consul General Clar-
ence E. Gauss was understood to have
referred the matter to Washington.
The Japanese government
Of Shanghai with the cooperation of
japanese military and naval author
tiles effected cancellation of the clear
ance papers.
The President Coolidge was the first
American passenger liner to call at
Shanghai since the President Hoover
was bombed during the Japanese siege
of Shanghai in August. 1887.
Vigorous Protest Made.
British naval officials said they
vigorously protested" the bombing
of the Sandpiper.
The incident followed a Japanese
warning to foreign vessels Saturday to
withdraw from the Hankow area to
avoid dangers of massed aerial
bombardment there.
japanese planes bombed Hankow
rail centers all day yesterday and to-
days 20-mile advance brought Jap
anese naval forces to within 20 air
miles of the China capital, but the
foreign warships remained at their
Hankow anchorages.
They included two United States
gunboats.
British naval officers mere doubted
that the bombing was accidental. (The
admiralty office in London and the
naval office in Toxic early today had
not received formal report Of the
incident.)
Evening star., 1938-10-24

The letter M has varied only slightly
in design from early Phoenician times
to the present day.
Evening star., 1938-10-24
BR|TA|NPROTESTS
WARSH|P BOMBING
Toxic Flyers Attack Boat.
u. S. Liner Involved in
Customs Dispute.

BACKGROUND
Bombing damage to British gun
boat 1Dds most serious to toreion
nidn-of-par since United States
ounbodt Panty was sunk in
Ydngste Riper last December, NTH
81 death OF four, and British gun
boat Ladybird 1Uas shelled with
one seaman killed.
~ the Associated Press.
LONDON. Oct. 24.-Oficials said to-
day that Sir Robert Leslie Craigie,
British Ambassador to Toxic, had pro-
tested to the Japanese government
against the bombing of the gunboat
Sandpiper without waiting for instruc-
tions from London
The Sandpiper, 185-ton British river
craft, was bombed by japanese war
planes at Changsha, 200 miles south
west OF Hankow, and suffered damage
to her superstructure but no casual
ties.
The Ambassadors protest, it wa.
said, was made to the Japanese vice
minister for foreign affairs, presum.
ably orally.
An authorized spokesman said il
appeared that the bombing was due tc
negligence. 1t was pointed out that
British naval authorities have given
the japanese day-to-day information
on the positions of all British shipping
In China waters. Thus, the spokes-
man said, it would seem that the. jap.
anese naval authorities must have
known the Sandpiper's position before
the bombing occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

one particular store where they owed a bill, and this store did not carry fresh fruits an6 vegetables
 Together Mrs. A and the nutri- tionist planned a weekly budget for all necessary items. They allotted from each weeks pay check cer- tain amount for food, rent, light. and gas, household expenses, in- surance, the overdue grocery Dill and the payment on their fur1li- ture. This item had especially wor- ried her, but it had to be met as they had purchased only the most necessary pieces.
 Instead of paying the entire rent from one weekly check and having no cash for that particular week, it was suggested that she put aside part of the rent each payday, thus leaving some cash with which to purchase her food wherever she could buy to best advantage. The plan appealed to the woman but she wanted to talk it over with her husband-she realized that it would be hard for a while but she felt it would be worth trying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
BUDGET PROBLEM
 EASY TO SETTLE
NutritiOnists' Plan Aids in Paying Furniture and
 Grocery Bills
By MARGARET A. KENNEDY
 V. N. A. NutritiOniSt

A year ago when. Mrs: A was at- tending a Nutrition Glass for moth- CTS she fingered after class one day to talk over her marketing and budgeting problems with the nutri- tionist She had been especially im- pressed by the exhibit. of the low cost marketing order that provided health protective foods, and was afraid she did not get. enough of them. She felt. she must trade at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

Mrs. A.. returned the following week to report that Mir. A vas in favor of the plan and tt was ale ready under way. Envelopes were suggested as a means of keeping straight the amount for the various budget iten4s-onea envelope for each item. Low cost recipes and menus with marketing order planned te fit their own family needs were given to- her. Altogether Mrs. A came for four conferences covering a months period of time.
 Recently, Mrs. A stopped by at the nutritienist's office to say that both she and her husband wanted the Nutritionist to know how hap- py they were over the budget plan, and that the furniture and grocery bills were paid. And now. every Thursday night they plan together for the expenses for the coming week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
Both Local Hospitals
 Report Gain In Births
l,757 Youngsters Make Worldly Debut in Local I1=
 sfitutions- s-Both Hospitals Highly Rated

Births at St. Mary's and Waterbury hospitals during 1887 far outnumbered those for 1936 There were 757 births in the two last year. an % ot 1s6 the hospitals has gained steadily for the past four years The number of births at the institutions last year 27 per cent greater than in 1884, which is almost rnaira
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10
IMPROVED SPUR INVENTED

Phoenix, Ariz. (UP)-Spurs-link- ed closely with the romantic history of the old west-have their third patent listed in Washington, accord ing to William Seyfarth of Phoenix, When Seyfarth took out papers for his invention-a spur that can be snapped on or off almost instantly he found only two other persons have patented ideas for improving the "horSe ticklers."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

At St. Mary's hospital last year, there were 965 babies who first saw the light of day. Of this number, there were 528 boys and 437 girls. At the same hospital the year before, there were 848 new arrivals.
 At the Waterbury Hospital last year there were 792 births. Of this number, there were 408 boys and 384 girls. At the same hospital n 1886, there were 715 births.
 Birth totals of the two hospitals in the past four years afford an in- teresting comparison:
 1884 ..................1 ,319
 1885 ..................1 1,556
 1856 1,ool
 1S3l ............... 1,fot
 Both Waterbury and St. Mary's hospitals are ranked highly by the medical profession and by hospital associations for their excellent care of babies. Each infant is given indi- vidual care; the most modern of methods are used; every possible means is taken to insure giving the newborn baby healthy start !n life. Babies are examined regularly, and are fed the diets and given the special attentions prescribed by their doctors.
 Nor are mothers neglected at either hospital. Thes are given the best of care and more than neceS- sary attention. The maternity pa tient who enters either institution knows that the best in medical and nursing science will be used in car ing for her and her child.
 Virtually all the babies born in Waterbury greet the world in either of the hospitals. There are some outside births, but the large majority of infants are born either at St. Mary's or at Waterbury Hospital.
 Hospital birth figures for last year show that St. Marys had IA per cent more babies than in 1886, while the Waterbury Hospital had 10 per cent more.
 The Waterbury baby of today, given the best of care from birth, has a much greater chance to grow up to be healthy and useful citi- zen than the baby O. even a genera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

Wokings England, has banned children. under 10 from riding bicy" cles to school
 To pay a fife of $1-25 a man walked 24O miles to Oban, Scotland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

tion ago. Advances in science and better individual care are two. of tne important reasons for this great advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-10

A new electric bicycle in Holland will run 60 miles without recharg- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
Cashin's Kiddies' Day To F Feature Contests
Sixteen Acts of Vaudeville Also on Free Program at
 Lakewood Park Tomorrow

If the city is deserted of children tomorrow, don't be alarmed be- cause they'll all be at Harry Cash in's Riddles Day Mardi Gras at Lakewood Park, having glorious time.
 Arrangements are complete for giving all children of the city and surrounding towns a big send-off before school opens next week. It will be their last chance to make whoope before the school bell rings.
 Sharply at 10 a m., the first num- Der of a thrilling program opens and therell be big doings every minute right up to 6 o'clock. There will be fun galore for the children and their parents, judging from the program which includes g. water carnival, @ real pony circus, a pie and water melon eating contest, a milk drinking contest, peanut scramble, 18 acts of vaudeville, midget boxing contests and other amusements too numerous to men, ton.
 Prof. George Hike" Noonan's midget diving marvels, Butch" 1" Sam and Vito, will stead the water carnival honors whene they div from the 20 foot tower. The diving clown is sure to make the kids roar.
 The youngsters will take possess ion of the park for the whole day and all rides will be at half fare.
 MT CaShin who has been host to as many as 10000 youngsters in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

one day at Lakewood, will be mas ter-of ceremonies and he will hand each youngster free souvenir at the entrance.
 A staff of playground supervisors will be overseers for the day. Every mother and her children, regard less of number, is extended cord- ial invitation to the Mardi Gras.
 The program will be as follows:
 Universal Juvenile Revue
 Military Group p- Mildred Beebe, Ann Judd, Doris Peitchett Mary Bruno, Peggy Wetherall Blanche Levesque, Rachel Lorenger. Music: Anchors AWeigh."
 Catherine Mastroanni singing; old Apple Tree In The Orchard"
 Grace Hulstrunk, "In A Little Dutch Kindergarten"
 Irene Johnson, singing; Ride Tenderfoot Ride" also Harlem rhy- thm dance, music: "Honeysuckle Rose"
 Mary Perezella, scintillating dance routine, Happy Frame of Mind"
 Midjie Evitts, 5-years-old, singing: "Yes There Amt No Moonlight"
 Raymond Ahrens, 5-years- old; /; singing, IN Nobody's Darlin' B u t Yours"
 Albina Libertore, Gypsy dance, two guitars.
 Airline Cooke, song and dance. "Rain Tn My Eyes"
 Josephine Abbondondolo, I'm Gonna Lock My Heart and Throw Away The Key"
 Jean Rich, toe dance, Dream of A Doll"
 Blanche Levesque, song and dance "At Perfume Counter"
 Universal Studios, 11-Year Old Harmony Girls, Irene Johnson and Catherine Mastroanni, singing, Rock It For Me"
 Rachel Loranger, syncopated buck dance.
 Sonny Lucid, singing, Lady Make Believe"
 Claire Morrow, singing, T Let A Song Out of My Heart"
 Russian Dance - Martha Gilbert and Nancy McGrath and Norma Brown.
 Helen Burns, singing, Shack In Back of The Hill"
 Carmella Pereze1la, singing, "Moonshine Over Kentucky"
 Virginia Darino, singing, Music Maestro Please"
 Norma Brown, song and dance.
 Peggy Wetherall, soft shoe dance, "Please Be Kind"
 Patsy DeLucia, "Who Do You
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

Think I saw last night" assisted by Catherine Mastroanni.
 Maynard Kleckner.
 Rose Barbino, assisted by chorus, "AtiSket Atasket."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
BUS FARE RATES
 EFFECTIVE SOON
Minimum of $5 for Livery Vehicle Ordered By
 Utilities Commission

Fare rates for busses in livery service are altered in an order issued yesterday by the state public utili- ties commission, superseding the order passed August 13, 1884 The order includes a minimum of $5 for livery busses having a registered seating capacity of eight or more passengers, exclusive of the driver.
 A per seat charge of .0125 per mile is prescribed for loaded busses. Empty, the charge is 0o625 in excess of 10 miles of the total required in connection with the service rcn- dered. The order is effective on September 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

cent newspaper items about the book.
 The title of the forthcoming Rosalind Russell book is--"And So l Came To Hollywood"
 Reports of the subject matter of Miss Russell's book are inaccurate. The beautiful author, however, re- fuses to describe the book in any way, except to say that every word in 1t will be true. Whether 1t is autobiographical or not she will not say.
 The book will be finished within the next three months. Upon com- pletion of the manuscript, which is three-fourths done now, Miss Rus sell will send 1t off to Random House, by whom 1t was accepted several weeks ago Present plans will have And So l Came To Hollywood" coming off the Ran dom House presses in the late fall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

Waterbury and John and Caesar Manthey of Cheshire. She was a passenger in a car operated by Odilon Linteau which was allegedly struck by a truck operated by Korn and owned by the other two defend- ants. Mrs. Linteau, wife of the driver, was fatally injured in the crash, which occurred near Pine Grove cemetery.
 Jennie Martlno of Naugatuck, ad- ministratrix of the estate of her husband, Michael Martino, claims damages of $15,000 in an action against Felix Oldakowswi of Beacon Falls. The latter was the driver of 8 car which struck and fatally in- jured Martino, June 3, 1888, at $40 a. m, as he crossed the street at Kennedy's corner, Riverside drive, Naugatuck. The complaint states that he was three-quarters of the way across the street when struck. He was an employe of the U. s. Rubber company.
 Ann Kavula, a minor, filed suit through Michael Kavula, asking damages of $5,000 from Borck & Stevens and Elizian Brousseau, claiming she was injured in an au- tomobile accident caused by the latter.
 Truck Turned Over
 She claims she was injured Feb- ruary 2, 1888, at 11:3O p. m. while riding with Brousseau in a Borck & Stevens truck on the Thomaston road. Excessive speeding by Brous- seau caused the truck to leave the road, strike telephone pole and then turn over, the writ complains.
 Ronald Brooks claims that Fran cis R. Burns alienated the affection and love of his wife, Alice Brooks, in $l0,000 suit filed today. By his arts and blandishments and se- ductions, the defendant alienated the love and effection of the plain tiff's wife and destroyed the happi- ness of his home," the complaint states. The alienation occurred in October, 1882. The plaintiff and his wife were married May 8, 1926, at Litchfleld
 AS a result of Burns action, Brooks has suffered great distress of mind and body, and has lost the love and society and affection of his wife, he claims. Deputy Sheriff Al Francis has served papers in con- nection with the suit on Mary Burns, administratrix of the the es- tate of the late James Burns. The complaint states that the Burns es- tate is indebted to the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

The average life span of tor toise is approximately hundred years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
POLICY REVIVAL
 CLOSELY CHECKED

Police have been unable to dis cover any evidence that policy play ing has been resumed in Waterbury, Deputy Supt. Daniel J. Carson said today. Plainclothesmen, he said, have been checking reports that the gambling pastime was undergoing a revival but have not found any basis for them.
 A close check will be maintained, the deputy said, to make sure that policy is not resumed. Any evidence that gambling IS going on, he said, will result in arrests of the per- sons responsible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
$7OOOO Damages Asked In Four Civil Suits Filed Today
Rosalind Russell's
 Story Almost Ready
"And So Came to Hollywood" Title of Local Girls
 BOOk-Accepted By Random House

The true story of Rosalind Rus sells book has not yet been print ed.
 First of all, the Waterbury girl explained one day on the set of the title of her book is not 50 This Is Hollywood" T Come To Holly wood" or any of the other varia- tions which have been printed in re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
ROUTINE BOARD
 MEETINGS TODAY

Regular meetings of the boards of police and fire commissioners were scheduled late this afternoon. Ab- sence of several commissioners from the city, however, made 1t appear probable that quorums would be lacking for both sessions.
 Nothing other than routine busi- ness was on. the program for either meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
TOOK PULSE, PURSE

: Dracut, Mass, Aug. 31.--(UP).-A couple in an automobile hailed Pe- ter Ouellette. 78, and inquired the way to the nearest church. After he directed them, the woman said:
 You leek i'll. Let me take your pulse"
 Ouellette was really Ill later when he discovered that she had taken not only his pulse but his purse, con- taining $75.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
BARBIERI RITES
 STILL UNCERTAIN

Due to the delay of the arrival of the body of Louis R. Barbieri from California, funeral arrangements have been cancelled. Further an- nouncemcnt of the time of the fu- neral will be released by the Ursini funeral home, 241 North Elm street, as soon as naval officials and the family of the deceased receive word of the arrival of the body.
 MT. Barbieri, son of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Barbieri of South Elm street, died several weeks ago in China while stationed there with the United States navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
Fatal Mishap Forms
 Grounds For One To Be Heard Next Week
Alleged Alienation of Wife's Affections and Two Non-Fatal Automobile Collisions Basis of Other
 Court Actions; Minor Seeks $5,OOO Damages

A fatal accident, alleged aliena- ton of 8 wife's affections, and two non-fatal collisions form grounds for four civil actions filed this morning in superior court in which damages aggregating $70,000 are asked. All cases are returnable to cour tthe first Tuesday of Septem- Der.
 Permanently Scared
 Permanently scared and injured fin an accident on Meriden road Mo- vember 28, 1897, at 9:45 a. m, Mrs. Alice Blanchette today filed suit for &40,000 against Frank Korn of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
ZION BAPTISTS
 PLAN BARBECUE

An old-fashioned southern bar becue dinner will be given tomorrow at 5 D. m. on the lawn of the Zion Baptist church on East Hawkins street, by the Rev. B. w. Crowder, pastor of the church, and Mrs. Crowder. The public is cordially in- vited to attend. In the event of rain the dinner will be held in the par sonage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31

Rev. Thomas LeRoy Crosby, pastor of the South Federated church who has been in Oxford for 8 year, is in Mississippi this week, but will be back Saturday. He will speak at the communion meditation Sunday morning at 10 o'clock and at the union service on the lawn of St. Johns Episc0- pal church Sunday evening at 7:1O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
Full Weather Report
Boston. Aug. 3I (UP)-weather

Boston, Aug. 31 (UP)-Wenther forecasts
 RHODE ISLAND - Cloudy prob- ably followed by showers late to- night and Thursday. Not much change in temperature.
 Rhode Island - Cloudy probably followed by showers late tonight and Thursday. Not much change in temperature.
 HUSETTS--Cloudy prob ably followed by showers late to- night and Thursday. Slightly war mer in northwest portion today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-31
EDWIN O'DEA IS
 DIVORCE DEPENDANT

Divorce and custody of minor child are sought in superior court suit filed today by Olive E. ODea against Edwin L. ODea of this city, Cruelty is alleged. The couple was married December 26, 1035. The plaintiffs maiden name was Olive A. Arcott.
The Washington times., 1938-09-27
Club Federation
Backs Health
Pdrlcy

Repre- S entative clubwomen
throughout the United States.
speaking a. one voice through
the Federation of Women's
Clubs, today indorsed the ma
tional committee on better care
for mothero and babies move
ment which convenes at the
Washington Hote! Saturday.
Mrs. Sadie Orr Dunbar, ma
tional president, said: "The
General Federation of Women's
Clubs was one of the first ma
tionsl organizations to indorSe
the work of the Children's
Bureau AND also that of the
Public Health Services. The
Federation this year has chosen
as its theme a subject which
may well be an inspiration in
working for some practical
method of preventing the need
lessly high mortality rate of
mothers ana babies. Our theme
is Adjusting democracy for
human welfare"
The Child Welfare Depart
ment of the General Federation
of Women's Clubs has taken
maternity and infancy as one
Of its main subjects of study.
In the national headquarters is
a research library with six full
time workers. Guides and study
aids are furnished the local
clubs calling for help in their
studies. In this way the Gen
eral Federation of Women'S
Clubs will be able to contribute
definitely to the ever mounting
public opinion that the lives
of mothers and babies are too
precious to be sacrificed because
of lack Of care"
Three methods of meeting
the problem are on the agenda
for discussion at the October
1st meeting: payment of physi-
clans fees for low income moth
ers; a nurse-midwife service for
a rural area; a consultation
service in obstetrics and pedia-
tries for State departments Of
health.
The meeting will be open to rep
resentativeS of member organi-
cations including the General
Federation of Women'S Club,
Congress of Parents and Teach.
erS, and professional groups
such as the Academy of Pedia-
tries, state and Provincial
Health Authorities,
The Washington times., 1938-09-27
Harvest Day
Festival Planned

Plans are under way for the
harvest day" festival and bar
becue supper, sponsored by the
Washington Help Exchange,
Saturday afternoon. October IS,
on the grounds of the Self-Help
Exchange farm at Kensington,
Md.
Members, friends and workers
will participate. There will be a
pageant dipicting the harvest
day customs of different ma
tions; field games and sports
contests, community and glee
club singing. An exhibit of the
work of the various exchange
groups is also planned.
In charge of arranging the
festival are Miss Selma Borh-
ardt, general chairman; Mrs.
Harlan Fiske Stone, Mrs. Charles
Goldsmith, Mrs. Henry Morgen-
thau, Mrs. David Cushman
Coyle, Miss Mae Helm, Miss
Mary Anderson, Mrs. Henry
Grattan Doyle, Mrs. Emil Hurja,
Miss Edna Lonigan.
Distinguished men also head
different committees for the
festival, including Monsignor
John F.. O'Grady, Hugh v.
Keiser, Frederick P. H. SiddonS,
Jacob Baker, Robert Woods
Bliss, L. T. Breuninger. Marion
Hedges, H. D. Hynds, John
Ihlder, Claude Owen, Udo Rail
and Elwood Street.