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Evening star., 1938-11-13

And now" he said with quick change Of tone "Now
you get me Miss Molly McClane, Dallas, Texas rush.
Excited the tips of her number nine shoes Tecka reached
for toll ticket and filled it out saying to Chicago she
wrote. Ring Dallas for Wnnesaukee, Chicago!"
After ALL this the correct way Danny had the right
slant things He couldn't have called Molly before Why,
he hadn't thing in the world to offer her. But now
Danny singing 'Teckla I'm in love! Did you know it,
Now. what do you think: With Miss McCane calling you
all the way across the continent and back again..
'Yeh. And couldn't listen to her. wanted to wiring her
neck She called Saltown Told about the guys who
rode into Texas brokendown and came out mil
onaes Well oils my line. I'm engineer. And I'm
going put up her straight Like this Young lady,
hop plane Dallas when hop at Chicago and meet me
in Denver She be the immediate wife of mining en-
gneer else Hurry up Teckla She might make good on
that bluff about marrying Kirkland before can get herr!
I'm hurrying! Hello Dallas? Winnesaukee Wisconsin is
calling Molly McClane To Danny she said (Do know
her number? No? They II have to look it up AcA Every
thing was fine now. Danny going to have Molly and
Job and she going have red hat Red Think OF
it, All her life she had wanted red hat Sunday when she
church. she would curl her hair maybe Just little IN
Evening star., 1938-11-13
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

do YOU McClanes business partner: she quered
Exactlv That old boys my friend showed him where
the muskelunge thicker than flies this summer and
pulled him out of the when he darn drowned
Tecka took grip the legs of her chair with her
number mines and started again The first report was
disappointing Mr. McFee in Fort Worth on business
Tecka rowned as glanced the clock nearing
midnight.
"Where can he be reached?"
She was given the of the hotel but when she con-
taced it Fort Worth she told that Mr.. McFee had
left earlier that evening to return to Dallas.
This is fine game of hide and SEEK she sputtered.
Keep after him, Danny said. go back to Dallas. s..
1t after midnight when Jake finally received his CALL
DEPOSIT three dollars and twenty-five cents, Mr.. Reed
Teckla said with sigh of relief The cnked in the
box and she connected her parties.
This time she listened in dutiuy Jake was delighted to
hear from Danny He began geeu conversation about the
fish they had caught that until Danny hearing his
three minutes ticking stated the for his call
And that old horse thief of Tim McClane won't let you
talk to Moy?" Jake exclaimed. Now if that isn't just like
Tim, Listen, young feer III stand you up against Bill
Kirkland any old day. and going to have your chance
Evening star., 1938-11-13

front red hat! gruf voice spoke from Texas Hello.
'Wnnesaukee. Wisconsin calling Molly McCane Is she
there
Who's caing?'
Danny Reed calling
There willy silence Then the voice said, still more
grufy Miss McCane says she does not to accept
the CALL.
Teckla gasped She had kept the listening key open on
Dannys connections and he had heard McClanes remark
The telephone in Texas slammed shut Teckla hung over
the connection, apprehensive.
Danny she said finally.
Il heard it ;" the boy answered 1T IS lie
II think so too That was her father know his voice You
won't be able to get call through her that house
tonight"
Danny was silent Then Tecla said I'VE get around
it. though We ring the house next door and have them
call her the telephone secretly At least can try she
said doubtfuly.
'Al right Danny said. 60 ahead All need is to talk
to Molly herself.
took some time to get in touch with residences
to the McCanes And when Teckla finally got them and
asked them call Miss McCane to the telephone she was
informed that Miss McCane at home and that they
did not know where she could be reached by telephone
Its e-up' Danny said. "McClane has given them
orders The operator and Danny suddenly very quiet
It began to dawn upon them Tim McCane had meant
business when he spirited Molly away from the Wisconsin
lake Perhaps Teckla felt that both her and Dannys
thoughts were working in the direction perhaps
Molly meant business Recalling the one time she had
seen her on country road riding fast nervous horse and
handling it admirably Teckla knew thai Molly girl of
snr She had come more three ourhs OF the when
she d called Danny from Denver from Frisco from Kansas
City and admitted her love- This ends campaign she
had said But what could Danny have done under the cir
cuInstances? He had his pride too
Teckla of other number where the NlcCanes could
he reached 1T would be like sticking our heads into lions
mouth to call Bill Kirkland she said.
I've got it,! Danny cried then Jake McFee! Get HIM
Get him. Please!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
LORD NUFFIELD
 IN GRAVE DANGER

oxford, England, May 25-(UP)- John Bruce Thornton was charged in police court today with possessing fire arms with intent to endanger life, as the result of what was first described last night as an attempt to kidnap Viscount Nuff1eld. motor car manufacturer and philanthro- pist. There were contradictory re- ports for many hours regarding the alleged attempt to kidnap Lord Nuffield, who has been compared to Henry Ford as an industrialist.
 The first reports were that Lord Nuffield was working in his office when two armed men entered and ordered him to go outside and get into an automobile which they had waiting, with chauffeur. It was as- serted that R. Kennerley Rumford widower of Dame Clara Butt. inter- nationally famous singer, a friend of Lord Nufield, was in an adjoining room and, when he heard threaten ing voices, telephone for police who arrived in four automobiles and ar- rested two men. It was added that third man, the chauffeur, was arrested outside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Ignorance Is Confederate OfDeath On Our Highvays
Copyright 1898 by United Press)

Copyright 1898 by United Press)
 Cambridge. Mass. May 25-Ignor- ance is deaths chief confederate on Americas highways, Harvard re- searchers reported today. The na- tion's automobile toll might be hal- we'd if drivers would pause long enough to learn their own short comings-then compensate for them, the Harvard bureau for street traf- fiC research concluded after testing nearly quarter million drivers during the past 12 years. Director Miller McClintock, Stanford uni versity graduate who received his doctorate at Harvard, and Harry De Silva, chief researcher, reviewed their findings as they prepared to move the bureau to Yale university.
 The Harvard tests slowed that:
 1.-Men are better drivers. but women have only half as many ac- cidents, probably because they do not drive so frequently and hence are not exposed to SO many hazards.
 2.-BIs operators are the best drivers.
 3.--The most dangerous drivers are those in their teens or 20s, fol- lowed by those in their eos.
 1.-The safest drivers are those in their 40s, possibly because of their added responsibilities in their fam lilies and jobs.
 5.-The best time to learn to drive is before the age of 20
 6.-It is twice as hard to teach
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

woman of 40 to drive as teen- age girl.
 7.-Foreign- born drivers have 1O to 20 per cent more accidents than natiye-born.
 8.-The number of accidents at- tributed to intoxicating liquors is increasing.
 9.-The average drive travels 13,- 900 miles a year.
 10-Accident drivers have two or three years less education than non-accident drivers.
 1l.-Accident drivers are consist ently light car drivers. 12.-There are more back-Seat drivers in cars involved in accidents than those not in accidents.
 The bureaus analysis of accidents has shown that the safest highway and the highway of the future is one divided in the center by a grass plot or similar barrier and one devoid of intersections.
 McClintock believed that one ir IS night accidents proves fatal com pared with one in 30 during tht day.
 To avoid accidents, McClintocl advised, you should:
 Look out for the fellow com. ing down the roadway toward you.
 2.--Look out for conditions along. side the road.
 A-Be alert for pedestrians. 4-Keep your eyes on the Cal ahead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
CREW MEMBER IS
 BURNED TO DEATH

Gloucester, Mass, May 25. (UP)- A crew member Of the mackerel seiner Old Glory of Gloucester was burned to death today when a mys- terious fire swept the auxiliary schooner at the dock of Captain Ben Pine, skipper of the Gertrude L. Thebaud.
 The charred body of Miles Gall lagher, 4l, of Gloucester was found in his bunk when firemen boarded the 82-foot schooner after battling the flames for nearly two hours.
 Gallagher was alone aboard the Old Glory when the fire broke out about a m. Authorities believed he may have fallen asleep while smoking or while cooking on small oil stove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 ASKED TO DELAY

New Haven, Conn.,, May 25-(UP) Trustees of the New Haven rail- road system were asked today to defer rejection of lease with the Boston & Providence railroad until April l, 1940, or until a reorganiza- tion plan for the New Haven had been adopted.
 The suggestion came from Bent ley w. Warren, president of the Boston & Providence who opposed a U. s. district court petition that further rental payments cease and the lease be terminated.
 The action was brought by the Bankers Trust Co.,. as trustee of the New Haven's first and refunding mortgage. It was contended the revenue derived by the New Haven was less than the amount of rent als.
 Warren proposed the quarterly payments be suspended until 194O, that the New Haven continue to operate the property and in turn waive any claims against the Bos- ton & Providence arising out of such operation. and pay interest on the roads debenture bonds plus $3,- 900 a year for maintenance of the organization.
 Trustees of the New Haven in- dicated they would make known their decision late in the hearing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Pride Of Hawthorne

Mrs. Myrtle Albon succeeded Mrs. Florence Albon as president last night at the election of off, cers of Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, at For esters' hall and Mrs. Albon, with the other officers, will be installed at the next meeting, scheduled for June IA.
 Other officers chosen were: Vice-president, Mrs. Rose Vale; conductors, Miss Emily Warren and Mrs. Maude Strachan; inside guard, Mrs. Laura Mills; outside guard, Mrs. Alec Robertson, and pianist, Miss Florence Thorne.
 The lodge will be represented at a school of instruction at Man. chester, June 15 and members will leave by bus from St, Johns Episcopal church at 10 a. m. Mrs. Harry White is in charge of reser- vations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

Democratic countries"
 Troyanovsky said he was aware that there are people who think that the strength of the Soviet UAion is undermined by recent de- velopments, that the Soviet army is not as strong as before, that our economy is weakened. that the Soviet Union is colossus Wiht feet of clay and so on."
 "But during the last two decades, D he said. Our death and our end hsve been foretold so many times that it seems strange that these fairy tales still find credence."
 TreasOnous Generals
 He said "a few treasonous gener- alS," who were incompetent" in the first place, had been eliminated" But, he added, T can assure you that we have now in high positions ill our army real brains and real marshals."
 Elimination of "treacherous and wrecking activity of certain groups in Russia had already brought about an increase in industrial output, he said.
 As result of these changes, Troy anovsky said, i've are strong enough to meet any aggression against us and to defeat any aggressor."
 Troyanovsky urged the necessity of strong ideals supported by arm" to meet threats to peace.
 Compromise A Mistake
 The peaceful powers made mis- take, he said, in adopting the pol icy of compromise with the aggres- sors" when Japan took Manchuria in 1881. After the Manchurian affair the Ethiopian conquest took place." he said. After Ethiopia, Spain; after Spain, Austria; now Czechoslovakia, and who will be the next-Rou- mania, Hungary, France and maybe a menace to Great Britain.
 "There is Biblical expression: He who sows the wind shall reap the whirlwind After the wind in Man. churia there came the whirlwinds in Africa and Europe, and perhaps in America"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Overhead! Judge to Decide on Whether Passengers Must toop
 and Crouch
By the Out Easter

Out Easters and everybody else in the city who patronize the public busses of the city will have to crouch" as they did in the horse and buggy days, if the case of Mrs. Estella Nelson of Hartford against the Connecticut company is decided in favor of the defend- ant. Mrs. Nelson injured her head some time ago while riding on a bus from Hartford to Middletown, by pumping forcibly against an overhead luggage rack.
 The case came to trial Tuesday before Judge Cornell in the Hart ford superior court. Counsel for the company, Day, Berry and Howard claimed that modern bus transportation carried with 1t the same sort of law that was prevail ent in the days of the horse and buggy when railroad travel was in its infancy.
 In those days, they asserted, persons had to crouch into and out of railroad train seats and the courts. they argued. took notice of the low ceilings and luggage racks and held that passengers must stoop if they were to be free of negligence. Persons riding in busses today, they argued, are like the old-fashioned railroad passen- gers and must crouch when neces- sary. Even to enter a bus requires a crouch, they stated.
 Attorney Wise, pleading for the plaintiff, admitted that crouches might be acquired but said that the degree of crouch demanded was at stake. He said that there was no need for the luggage racks in the Middletown-Hartford bus and that they did not suit public convenience. Judge John A. Cor nell inspected the bus which was brought to the County building and took the case under advise ment.
 So you see, it may be that we'll all have to bend, crane our necks, and adjust ourselves to existing conditions, if the decision goes against the plaintiff. No wonder then. many of us will sooner or later suffer from stiff necks," and it may be too. that some people because We are so afflicted will charge us with being high hat"
 At any rate when you ride down town from out here next time, "stoop," and shout How bridge" so that you won't get a "swelled head" by reason of bump against the luggage racks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Baldwin St. Paving
 Project Underway
Contracting Company Starts Long Anticipated Pros gran-Several Changes Must Be Effected on Route
WASHINGTON HILL

Affairs of -politics-and ever the grand jury investigation were forgotten on Washington Hill today as the Hill clan discussed topic which has been of interest for the past two years-the paving of Bald win street.
 Operations on that project start ed today, with the arrival of nu. merous workmen and several pieces of field equipment from the M. A Gammino company of Providence R. I. This company was recently awarded the contract by the state highway department who accepted its bid of slightly more than $9O,- 900 as low.
 The task of paving Baldwin street which will then be under state juris- diction, is expected to require sev- eral months. State funds for the job were made available by bill presented to the last session of the general assembly by Senator Joseph H. Lawlor. South Main street will also be paved by virtue of the merits of this bill.
 Several changes are to be effect ed in the contours of Baldwin street as the paving project progresses Most important is the widening and extending of the street at the inter- section of South Main street. The plans call for extending this inter- section several hundred feet of its present position.
 Class of '37
 A committee representing mem- bers of the St. Francis Xavier gram mar school graduating class of 1931 is making plans for a reunion pic mic to be held this summer. Nc definite arrangements have been made, however, with regards to time and place. The committee intends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
THOUSANDS WERE
 AT NAZI FUNERALS
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us-honor of the German people.
 Struck Down By Foreigncrs

Struck Down By Foreigners
 "The hands of foreigners have struck you down, but the whole world knows it was not you who broke the peace. Soon the hand of youth will take up the sword in its grasp and carry 1t as you did during your life.
 Your death is a charge against those guilty for it and a warning that there is eternal justice in which we believe"
 Frank followed Konrad Henlein Czechoslovakia's Hitler" to the speakers stand. HenIein referred to two mems fight flor German soil" and added fatal bullets struck you even though you were innocent. May your sacrifice be guiding sign | for us."
 Nazi Leaders Meet
 After the funeral orations Henlein and other Sudeten leaders met in the little cemetery chapel, one mile from the town and atop a slight rise from where the hills of Germany were visible across a few miles of rolling farmland.
 Henlein chatted with Toussaint and Major Moericke, German air attache at Prague. Both Moericke and Toussaint were in uniform with medals.
 Two old fashioned horse drawn hearses carried the caskets to the cemetery. They were led by priests in white surplices. On the two mile funeral march from the market square, Henlein and Frank were fianked by Toussaint and Moericke.
 The Sudeten leaders wore plain gray uniforms of the Sudeten Gym nastic league. More than 5000 per- sons were ill the procession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Building Permits

Building is showing seasonal gain by the figure of permits is sued at the office of Building In spector Patrick c. Carlin, with a number of one family houses un- der construction in various sec tions of the city. The permits in clude:
 Constance Polio, relocate dwell- ing, 1883 East Main street. Sl,00O. Adina D. Frederick, one ia mily dwelling, Wall and LawlOr streets, $4,O00.
 Walter Fiftel, one family dwell- ing, garage, Cornwall avenue, $6,000.
 Ergala Gas Service, service sta tion, Chestnut Hill road and North Main street, $6,0O0.
 Alfred Baker, one-family house and garage, Cooke street. $5,0OO.
 Walter Golfer, addition to gar age, 76S Hamilton avenue. $l,00O.
 Alfred JabS, One-family dwell ing, garage, Greenwood and Stan rod avenues, $5,0OO.
 Isabella Freeman, one family dwelling, garage, Circular avenue, $4,000.
 Morris Kosersky & Sons, Inc, one family dwelling, Wolcott street, Rosedale Manor, $4,OO0.
 Stephani Famiglietti. one family dwelling, Frost road, $4,O00.
 William Raymond, 0ne-family dwellina garage. Ernest sEest, $4SoA
 Harold A. Plumpton ,Onc-famfly dwelling. M o n mouth avenue $3,O0@
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
By ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Edit0r)

New York, May 25-(UP)-Stocks bonds and commodities declined to- day as a result of the uncertain Czechsolvakian situation and ad- verse business reports.
 Stocks lost fractions to more than 2 points in slightly increased trad ing. All classifications of bonds re- treated. Wheat lost 3-4 cent to 3 5-8 cents to new 4-year lows nj Chicago and cotton futures made new lows for the year.
 Principal among adverse business ietms was series of dividend omis- sions or reductions. Omissions in- cluded Commercial Solvents con- mon: Allen Industries common, Re- public Steel 6 per cent preferred, and Ruberoid common. Union Car bide reduced its dividends from 80 cents to 40 cents a share; American Bank Note from 25 to 10; American Safety Razor from 50 to 40; Allied Mills from $1 to 50 cents.
 Pittsburgh reported a decline in steel operations. Industrial produce ton during April declined to IT per cent of the 1923-25 average from 79 per cent during March, accord ing to the Federal Reserve boards bushes index
 Business news today had a few favorable spots. Car loadings of the first 19 railroads to report for the week ended last Saturday totaled 260, ,499 cars, against 259,272 in the previous week. Electricity output rose small amount. Crude oil out put and gasoline stocks dropped sharply, aiding the statistical posi- ton of the oil industry.
 Farm shares were sold on out look for lower agricultural earnings Case lost 2 points. International Harvester and Deere made now lows for the year. Mail order issues were down more than a point
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
SPORTSMAN IS
 UNDER CHARGES

Bridgeport, Conn.,, May 25. (UP)- Paul Plunkett. prominent Green- wich and New York sportsman, was accused today in $20o,000 lawsuit of repudiating an agreement to pay his former wife, Sally Dunbar Plunkett, New York city, $l,000 a month alimony for life.
 Also named in the suit were Plunkett's second wife, Mrs. Louise Plunkett: George w. Olvany, New York attorney and four members ot his firm. The action charged Plum kett assigned two mortgages on his Quarry Close" estate to the attor- Neys as a means of avoiding alimony payments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
SUPERIOR COURT APPEAL DENIED
Judge Inglis UphOlds Com- pensatiOn Judge for In-
 jured Worker

Judge Ernest A. Inglis in superior court today entered judgment dis missing the appeal of the Sears Roe buck company from the second SUD- plemental award entered by Com pensation Commissioner James M Lynch in the case of William J Hoard of 93 Robbins street. The award provides protection for the rights of the claimant as to future compensation or medical attention for his injuries.
 He was injured June 5, 1885 while working for the Erwin Hathaway company in the rear yard of the Sears Roebuck company. He sus- tained a severe arm injury when struck by piece of flying glass. In a previous award, payment for in- juries and provision for medical att tention was made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
DIR. MORRISON FUNERAL

Norwalk, Conn.,, May 25-CUP)- Funeral services will be held Thurs day for Major Frederick J. Morri- son, 50, chief medical officer at Fitch's Home for Soldiers, Noroton who died yesterday at Norwalk hos pital. Dr. Morrison during the World war, served as major in the U. s. medical corps. He was mem- Der of the staff of former Governor John H. Trumbull. He leaves his widow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
NOsahogan Lodge

Dates for exemplifying degrees were set at a meeting last night of the Nosahogan lodge of Odd Fellows in Odd Fellows hall. The initiatory degree was conferred last night.
 The first degree will be con- ferred June 2; second degree June IA; and third degree, June q. Annual memorial services of Nosa- hogan and Winona Rebekah lodges will be held June 15.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
WOOL MARKET

Boston, May 25-CUP)-A little business was being transacted on graded threc-eights and quarter blood spot fleece wools at 45-47 cents secured basis for three -eighths and 42-44 cents secured basis for quar- ter bloods, the U. s. Department of Agriculture reported today.
 Sales included some semi-bright as we'll as bright fleece wools. Grease base prices on bright fieeces were mostly within the range 24-25 cents for three-eighths and quarter bloods.
 Country-packed lots of bright mixed grade three-eights and quar- ter blood f1eeces were offered from the midwest at around g cents in the grease delivered east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25
Frank Colby Gets
 Compensation Award

The following agreements in which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and ap- proved at the office of the compen- sation commissioner:
 Dr. Frederick w. Pratt and Frank Adams, leg injury. $11.54 beginning April 24.
 House Furnishings company and Frank Colby, 23 HasSe stret, thumb injury, $10.58 beginning May IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-25

to hold general meeting at which plans will be definitely outlined.
 Fire and Drum Corps
 The Washington park fife and drum corps has been invited to take part in the New Haven Tercen- tenary program Saturday afternoon The corps will leave from the Com munity house at 12:45 p. m. Sat- urday, by bus.
 The corps will also take part in the Shelton observance of Me morial day. On Monday, Memorial day, they will leave from the Com munity house, by bus, at 8:45. All members should be there at 7:4s 8. m.