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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
Recalls Experience

World, according to its author, gave the answer in its 'Kwiz Cor ner," as follows: willie will be tall CT. The notch will remain at the same height. If marks on trees grew upward as the trees grew, farmers who fasten fence wires to the trunks would find their fences raised high off the ground after a few years"
 sMr. Bronson recalls when he Twas around the age of the hypothetical willie" and when he, too, cut a notch in a tree here in Waterbury.
 The Democrat is gratified to learn that MT, Bronson read the article with much interest for I get great deal out of your paper, and some amusement" and reprints MT Bron- sons contention that "Kwiz Korner" erred in its facts on tree growth, as follows:
 Waterbury Democrat, Inc,
 53 Grand Street,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Gentlemen:
 In recent issue of your paper
 under the heading of This Cur ious World" there appeared ques- tion as to whether or not little Willie was going to grow higher than the notch he cut in the tree, or whether the fact was so that the notch would be elevated with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
RAILROAD MAIL
 A CENTURY OLD
New Haven Lines Had Big Part in Building Up
 of Service

It was just 100 years ago this sum- mer that the law was approved by Congress enabling the transporta-
 tion of mail by railroads, and in the history of the development of rail- way mail service the New Haven Railroad - or rather sections of line now part of the New Haven system - had its part.
 In the 1800'S, three-months ex- pertinent with night mail was started
 between New York and Boston. As 8
 result of this arrangement, one of the
 earliest attempts to coordinate sev-
 eral distinct railroads into one con-
 tinuous line, the time between the
 two cities was reduced to nine hours
 double what crack New Haven
 trains take today - and connec- tion was made in New York with the morning mail from the South which was expedited 13 hours. Let ters and passengers leaving Wash ington in the morning arrived at Boston in less than g hours-almost triple the time required today. The success of this experiment brought about arrangements for a perma- nent New York-Boston night mail, while another from New York to Washington was soon added.
 The first record of a clerks being appointed to take charge of the mall on train was in May, 1897, while in June, 1840, two agents were ordered to accompany the mails from Boston to Springfield ito make exchanges to mail, attend to delivery, and re- ceive and for ward all unpaid way letters and packages received"
 Mail must have preferential handling on trains at all times. Railway mail cars are provided and equipped by the railroads in ac- cordance with government specified tions. Due to the differences in traffic volume on the various routes, the cars are built in several sizes. The standard 60-foot car has from TIA to 1032 letter cases and 210 rack and overhead box separations, the latter for the distribution of bundles of letters and circulars and individual pieces of newspaper, per- iodical and parcel post mail. The New Haven has 27 postal cars and 28 mail and baggage cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
NEW LAMP WILL
 DESTROY GERMS
Death-Ray' Tube Gets Re- cent Demonstration in
 Connecticut

A new germ killing ultraviolet electric lamp which offers almost unlimited possibilities in the pro- tection of health and the steriliza- tion of food has recently been dem- onstrated in Connecticut by Dr. Har- vey 0. Rentschler of the Westing- house Lamy Division, who with his associate Dr. Robert F. James, staff bacteriologist, worked several years in experiment and research before the lamp was finally developed.
 Magnifying drop of water con- taining scores of paramecia, micro scopic animals more difficult to kill than bacteria, Dr. Rentschler pro- jected upon a large screen the image of the writhing, wriggling and definitely alive creatures. He then turned the rays of the new lamp, called the Sterilamp, upon the drop of water. At first, the tiny micro-organisims dashed about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
Bond Issue Sales
 To Be Investigated
NalidatiOn By AIdermaniC Board Questioned By Commissioners Kelly, OCOnnOr to GO to Boston

Although Griffenhagen & Asso- ciates gave an opinion that the matter of obtaining legal sanction for sale of bond issues authorized but not sold could be "healed" by validation of the board of aldermen, the finance board yesterday decided that personal contact with the Bos- ton bond lawyers would be prefer able.
 Three small bond issues have been held up by Storey, Thornlike, Pal 1ner & Dodge, of Boston, pending furnishing of more information about what funds were used in place of the anticipated bond money to complete the projects for which the bonds originally were authorized by the General Assembly. The question raised as whether the projects were financed in anticipa- tion of the bond money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
NOtches Made in Trees Do Rise With Trees Growth,
 Attorney Claims

It took an astute Waterbury law yer to determine that This Curious World" a feature run daily in the Democrat, is not invariably as ''cur- iouS" as the author of the cartoon informs us is the case.
 But perhaps not quite in the clas- sif1cation of "astute" belongs this critique on "This Curious World";; possibly "an observing person, boy or man., would be better descrip- tion of Attorney Nathaniel R. Bron- son, dean of the Waterbury bar, honorary president of the Water bury Bar association, in this in- stance, at least.
 For it is MT. Bronson who writes the Democrat today to refute a con- tention made in 8 recent Curious World" cartoon that should willie cut notch in tree, willie" would grow beyond that notch in advance of the trees growth and "hoisting' of the scar, made, perhaps, with a Boy Scout knife. This Curious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
Dean Of Local Bar Refutes "This
 Curious World'' With Boyhood Carving
Quiz Corner Claims Tree NOtcheS Remain StatiOn-
 ary With Growth

say things to me calculated to lac- crate. The fact was, my father never noticed, and I watched that notch and in the course of a few years the matter became one of only casual interest. A few years later it became one of greater in- terest. If your department has any interest whatsoever, they may go up to the Grove street property and in the front yard will be found this elm tree, now grown to be. a large tree, and up several feet beyond the reach of little Willie" will be found the growth in the shape of a protuberance in the bark which resulted from my act with 8 jack-knife when I was a little boy.
 Very truly yours,
 NATHANIEL R. BRONSON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02

in frenzy, then gradually moved more slowly, stopped entirly, and finally to all appearances melted completely away, annihilated. The new device is so deadly that it has killed every kind of bacteria and mold spore upon which it has been tried, showing its great possibilities in the field of public health as well as in several commercial ap- plications already perfected and put into use.
 One of the uses for this slender rod-shaped lamp is aiding refriger- ation and preservation of foods, particularly meats. Refrigeration alone inhibits growth of bacteria and mold, but does not kill. Ultra violet alone kills, and in conjunc- tion with refrigeration makes an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
TWO FINED FOR
 SELLING LIQUOR
StOrekeepers Plead Guilty When Arraigned in Po-
 lice Court Today

Two storekeepers pleaded guilty in city court today to violating the liquor laws by selling without permit.
 John Kolbeck, GA, of 500 Wilson street, was fined $50 and costs. Judge T. E. Conway remitetd $25 of the fine, when Kolbeck said he was giving up a candy store which he operates. Kolbeck was arrested by Lieut.. Patrick Moylan of the vice squad and Sergeant Charles McWeeney. A quart of liquor was found in his store.
 Sam Thomas, 43, of sos Bank street, was fined $50 and costs. Lieut.. Moylan and Inspector Si- neon Nichols of the state liquor control commission arrested him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
SODALITY PLANS
 ASSEMBLY SUNDAY

The Children of Mary Sodality of St. Joseph's parish will hold their regular monthly meeting Sum- day Sept 4th, following the 8 o'clock Mass, at which the girls will assist in body and receive Holy Con- munion. It is very urgent that all the members assist at the meeting. Important events and plans for the coming season will be thoroughly discussed, and the cooperation of each member is necessary.
 The committee for the coming Children of Mary dance will meet following the regular meeting. The dance will take place October l, at St Joseph's Auditorium. Music will be furnished by Al Jarus and his Melodians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02

effective combination. Merely by exposing drinking glasses and other eating utensils to the rays a short time, 99 per cent sterility is Ob- tained. Still another use is the complete sterilization of air in hos pital operating rooms, for which purpose several installations have been made, thus reducing substan- italy the number of infections oc- curing after operations. Destruc- tion of mold spores in bakeries and decontamination of air in eating places are other uses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
First Football Accident Is
 Reported

The football season is coming nearer. August Bartkus, IF, of 15 Chandler street, was injured last night while playing at Chase Park.
 Bartkus,. in a collision with another player, suffered a torn cartilage in the nose. He was taken to Waterbury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
NEW RECENT | STAMP ON SALE

The Recent stamp in the presi- dential series is to go on sale short- ly, it has been announced from Washington. The stamp is green. and bears the portrait of Willard Fillmore, the 18th president of the United States. It will be issued at Washington on September 22, and will be available elsewhere day or two after that date.
 As usual, those who desire first day cancellations may secure them by sending covers-not more than ten-to the postmaster at Washing ton. Stamps of selected quality may be obtained from the Philatelic Agency at Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-02
P. o. WINDOWS TO
 CLOSE LABOR DAY

All windows in the Waterbury and Waterville post offices will be closed all day Monday, Labor Day. Ex- cept for special delivery matter, there will be no deliveries of mali. according to Postmaster Charles A. Babin. Collections from mail boxes will be made according to the holi- day schedules printed on the boxes.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02
Sen. Walker Tells Why He Opposes
 One House Legislature For Alaska
(By SEN. NORMAN R. WALKED

prehensiye enaetments that should require a review of it by different minds.
 There is no better prevention from enerOachment on the constitu- tional rights of the people than d bicameral legislature when there is a tendency for legislators to over for legislators to over-leap the com mon functions of legislation from passion, from ambition. from inad vertence, from the prevalence of. factions. or from the strong in- fluenee of private interests. It is well to have a barrier that will bal- ance these various interests against each other.
 Distances in Alaska very often prevent proper information on bills to reach the people before they have passed one house. With a second house they have a better Opportu- nity to register their objections of suggest amendments before the bill becomes law.
 
 said it would take several terms to find out whether unicameral was a benefit or a handicap after the first unicameral session. making it ap- pear that there is no unnecessary haste in Alas. while we have a test ing laboratory in Nebraska which a score of other states are watch ing before acting It might be we'll to observe at this point that at a recent session of Nebraska's newly inaugurated unicameral legislature. the ratification of the Child Labor Amendment of the United States Constitution was defeated. While attention should not be centered en- tirely on the mistakes made by Ne- braska's new institution, it is felt that this was a major one and wor- thy of comment
 From a point of economy, the un- ieameral idea does not justify the possible savings, in view of the dangers inherent in it's adoption.
 To say that bicameralism allows passing the buck from one house to the other is merely a red herring, aimed to deceive the people and statement not borne out by facts.
 Conceding there may be some merits to unicameral legislature, the passage of the referendum en- dorsing it in no way tells the vo- ters what kind of form the bill will take when it emerges from Con- gress.
 Note:
 Listing my objections to the pas sage of the unicameral referendum in no way changes my opinion of Delegate Anthony J. Dimond. whose election I strongly advocate and re- commend. l feel, however that MT. Dimond would think less of me were I to allow personal feelings to in-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02
bg
 ALBERT WHITE

There only five major issues in the coming eec- tiOns These issues are:
 Delegate DimOnds failure to provide adjustment and modification of the Wage and Hour Law it ap plies to Alaska industries and working men; Delegate DmOnds failure and inactivity in carrying out his fish trap prOmises DimOnds permitting tolls the Rich ardsOn Highway; DimOnd's tolerance of mismanage- ment and exorbitant freight rates of the Alaska Rail road; The Gross Tax Goil which has proven unfair and impractical.
 I am opposed to the tactics of H. B. FrieIe chair of the cannery interests political committee, and Fish Commissioner Bells policy of permitting opera ton of more fish traps in Alaskan waters.
 consider these issues paramount to all other mat ters and requiring immediate attention
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02
FIRST SNOW FALLS BROAD PASS
 AND CHULITNA DISTRICTS

FAIRBANKS - The first snow fall of the season in the Broad Pass and Ghulitna districts fell on noun tain tops on the night of August IT. arrivals from down the rail- road report
 Residents of that section claim that the snow is a little late this year in the past about August l5 or sooner being the time when first snows of winter settle down
 It was recalled that in 1924 two inches of snow fell on the level thru this same area and remained for two weeks before going away. and that was the only snow until Christmas time
 This year the freezeup is not look ed for until about November I: d long hard winter is expected. with lots of snow, and an early breakup next spring.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02

The continents. the countries, the nations, the people come ever near CT within each others reach. One part of the human genius exhausts itself in ingenuiues to cross from tiers. to overcome distances, to sur mount barriers IL Is a blot on the other part of that selfsame human genius. that it sees no chance 10 make a more fruitful and construc- tive use Of these wider horizons
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02
FOREWORD


 h setting forth my views as op- posed to the unieameral legislature l regard the issue as in no way partisan, my own party affiliations being too well known to need recital here. I further realize that they will not meet with the approval of a great many of my fellow citizens. but 1 admire them for stating their beliefs and only ask that l receive the same measure of fairness that is extended to them It is true that during the 1885 session of the leg islature 1 voted for a memorial en- dOrsing the one-house system Since giving more thought to this import ant matter, however. I am exercis- ing the rights democracy allows it's citizens to state their opinions.
 A bicameral legislature protects the people against ill-considered legislation and nasty action promuI- gated by interested minorities at tempting to further their selfish in terests.
 It destroys the evil effects of sud- den and strong excitement. and from precipitous measures springIng from passion and prejudice which have been found through sad ex- perience to exercise a potent and dangerous sway in single assem- plies. A nasty decision is not so likely to proceed when it has to un- dergo the deliberation and probably the jealous and critical revision Of another body sitting in a different place and under better advantage to avoid pre-possession of the other branch.
 The legislatures of Pennsylvania and Georgia originally had a single house. The instability and passion that marked their proceedings were very visible at the time and in sub sequent reform of their constitu- tions the people were so sensible to these defects that in both legisla- lures a senate was introduced.
 A single unchecked body is dan gerous to the liberties of the peo- pie, as was proved during the French Revolution, and a govern ment- founded on the principle of liberty was almost destroyed until another deliberative body was formed. A bicameral legislature is a guard against despotism of any class.
 Bicameralism allows and permits security against errors that can be onrroated bpfOra tbexy !, o vo tip,a tO do any mischief It acts as a pre- ventiye to attempts to carry private, personal or party objects not con- nected with the common good.
 Legislation necessarily affects all the people and involves interest of vast difficulty and complexity, and requires nice adjustment and com
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02

Edmonton is to have a Moham- medan mosque. which will further extend the number of places of wor- ship in Alberta, not embracing the Christian faith The formal opening of the mosque will be late in the autumn.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02

M. Carlisle, manager of the ranehing property owned by the Duke of Windsor in Calgary, is sell ing 135 shorthorns It has been de- cided to discontinue the raising of cattle. but there will be no change in the handling of horses. ponies and sheep.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02
NEW ORLEANS TEACHERS
 VISIT sITKALADIK ISLAND

SEWARD = En route from Seat tie. Miss Blanche Glass and Miss Marguerite Walsh heard things about Sitkalidak island of the cat tie that roamed, the sheep that bleated, the verandah shaded ranch house. That suited them just fine. so there they went
 The situation was not exactly as pictured by an enthusiastic passan- ger. They never did find the ranch house. and the proprietor. unaware of all the fuss and the coming of the ladies. wasn't there to receive them Their sole purpose after getting on the island was to get back off again. which they accomplished by getting in and out of fish boats. finally making Kodiak
 But the two New orleans school teachers had come all the way north to see Alaska. and they refused to give up the idea So they shipped back on the sS Cordova, penetrated the interior and altogether had a magnificent time.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02

which now could be opened to all Handelsblad. Amster= dam. The Netherlands.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1938-09-02

fluence me in a matter of such great importance. Further, if the voters of Alaska approve the ref erendum, I will give every assis- tance possible to it's nasty adoption.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Home Department Discusses
Special Food Project

the weekend presented the pro-
gram. DOrothea Eiler gave a hu-
morous talk entitled Jane and
Carolyn Payne gave an original
talk called The Right to Die.
During the business session, It
was announced that the executives
board would meet at 10 am. We'd
nesday, Mar. 30 at the home OF
Mrs Elton Christian. Mrs. Chris
Jian will be hostess to the board
at luncheon.
The main business of the board
meeting will be to make out the
program for the next quarter. Any
member who has some project she
would like taken up is asked 10
contact any of the board members
Present Thursday were the Mes
DANES Elton Christian, G. II. Lamp
kins, George Austin. Norman Pearse
Fred w. Sunstrom, r. w HaWorth
w. H. McCulloch. John Waterman
Charles Hackleman, Earl E. An
derSon,
The Mesdames John Frohlv
Frank Beyschlag, A. K. Swami
Stella Trees, Ray jerks. Hugh Os-
borne, Alex McRae James A. For
rester, Tom Allen and Glens
Larry.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Funeral Held for
Charles W. Smith

BRAWLEY, Mar. 25 - Funera
services for Charles Walter Smith
father Of S. Quay Smith and foun-
der of the Smith Mercantile co.
here were held in Los Angeles al
$3.50 Friday He died Wednesday.
Smith arrived in Imperial Val.
ley in 1912. He owned property il
Brawley and in the West district
He made his home in Los Angelo
fer many years.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs
Louise B. Smith; his son, S. Quay
Smith of Brawley; and two dauaJ
ters. the Misses Emma and Chris
tine Smith; and three grandsonS
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Emmanuel Circle
Makes Plans
For Dinner

Over 25 ladies met Thursday
afternoon at the First Baptist
church to work for White Cross at
the Emmanuel Circle meeting.
Mrs. M. II Gavin gave short
talk on missionary work that has
been done in the Orient.
A delicious pot-luck luncheon was
served by the hosteSses, Mrs. Guy
Harper, Mrs. Skipper and Mrs.
Smith.
AT the business session presided
over by Mrs. j. A. Whitacre. plans
were made for the annual birthday
dinner to be held at 7:3O pm.
Thursday, Mar. 81 at the church.
Chairman for the dinner will be
Mrs. A. A. Moody and she will be
assisted by Mrs William Measures,
Mrs. Tom McChristy, Mrs. E. NJ
Watson and Mrs. H. A. Sullenger.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Bridal Shower Held in Honor
Of Mrs. Donald Bradshaw

was carried out in the refresh
ments and decorations. In the CEN
ter of the table was a lovely we'd
ding cake topped with a little
bride and groom.
The new bride. who is the former
Janet Underwood was presented
with many beautiful gifts.
Present We're the Mesdames Her
bert Kern, Pike Meadows, Harry
Hamersladgh, A r. Underwood
II. c. Buehner. Malcolm Spence
Sam Cox, Jean Davis. Robert Ell
liott, Bert Cosby. Leo Hetzel. and.
The Misses Minnie Dickson. Lii
Ian Dougall, Lucille Miller. Ida
Johnson, Billie Cooper Of Hotville.
Ora Frost. Hazel Frost. Marjorie
spear. Peggy Kelly, Emogene
Blackard, the honored guests. Mrs.
Bradshaw. and the hosteSSes. Mrs.
Gillespie and Miss Hetzel.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Ell Centran Attends
Federation State
Board Meeting

Mrs. F. d. Jacobs returned to
FL Centro late Thursday after at
tending the State Executive Board
meeting of the California Fedora
tion of Womens clubs at Del Mar
Wednesday and Thursday
Plans for the state convention
to be held in Los Angeles the first
week of May were discussed. and
most interesting program drawn
up.
Wednesday morning the Board
of Trustees met. In the afternoon,
members of the southern district
board listened to the reports given
by state chairmen and district
presidents.
AT 4:3O pm. Wednesday, the
the board went into executive Ses-
sion and adjourned Thursday noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25
Society
Clubs
Surprise Party
HOnOrs |. Y.
Visitor

Mrs. A. c. Yates was honored
Thursday afternoon at surprise
farewell handkerchief shower Civ
en- by Mrs. r. c. Rayburn at her
home, 1858 Commercial avenue.
Mrs. Yates has been visiting in
FL Centre with her daughter, Mrs.
r. C. Reedar during the winter.
On Wednesday,. Mar. 30. the honor
ed guest will leave for her home
in Piqua, Ohio.
Following the shower, contract
was in order. Prizes were awarded
to Mrs. L. B. McManus and Mrs
J. E. McKahan. The party ended
with the -erVing of refreshments
Present were Mrs. A. M. Black
Durn. Mrs. J A. Fort, Mrs. J. f
McKahan. Mrs L. B. McManus
Mrs. r. c. Reeder. Mrs. N. p. Tes-
ter. Mrs. Yates, the honored guest
and Mrs. Rayburn.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-03-25

will be the first permanent pastor.
Rev. G.. H. Smukal, president of
the Southern California District of
the Missouri synod, will preach the
sermon and officiate at the installa-
ton.
The services will be held at 1880
pm. Sunday in the Seventh Day
Adventist church, 10th and Holt
streets.
Assisting Reverend Smukal will
be Rev. Arthur Kaiser, Lutheran
pastor of the HoltVille church and
Rev. O. H Tietjen, pastor OF the
Yuma church.
Reverend Neipp is a graduate of
Concordia college, FJ. Wayne, IN
diana. and the Concordia Seminary,
st. Louis, Mo. He was ordained in
1886 at Emmanuel Lutheran church
at Redondo Beach.
The public is invited to attend
the services.