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Evening star., 1939-06-07
Worlds Longest Waterfall

Waterfalls are numerous in New
Zealand. The worlds longest drop
is the Sutherland Fall, 900 feet.
Evening star., 1939-06-07
We, the People
Different Types Of Work Relief Programs
Fer Cities ond RuroI Areas Urged
BY JAY FRANKLIN.

The tentative report the
tons Committee calling for the illustrates the
clear need for reform the administration
Federal Government - "
The report
projects the imposition Of 6OdaY
Evening star., 1939-06-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
CONTINUANCES ON
 ASSAULT CHARGES

Continuances were granted in two assault cases by Judge Theobald E. Conway in city court this morning, pending the recovery of the two victims, both of whom are still confined to St. Mary's Hospital.
 John Gursky, 32, of 46 North Leonard street, arrested on April F, following his assault with an ax on William Raczkowski, 40, of 2l Grand street, was given a continu- ance till Aprill 18, and Taras Solu- ska, of Bucks Hill, was given con- tinuance till April 22.
 The case of Edward Hoinsky, of R. F. D. 1. Naugatuck was nolled on payment of $10 on motion of Prosecutor Frank Healey to change the charge of reckless driving to charge of rules of the road viola- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Compensation Agreements

John Clark, of Fort Hill, New Milford, was awarded $10O as complete settlement of his claim against the Sunny Valley Corp, of New Milford, by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch today in compensation court.
 Clark claimed that he suffered a hernia February 20, while work for the respondent, but the latter contended the hernia was 8 pre- existing condition. The settlement was compromise.
 Agreements whereby payments weekly will be made during periods of disability were approved as fol- lows:
 Everyb0dy's Market, and Owen Scholar, 1618 Highland avenue, strained ankle, $11, starting April 6.
 J. w. Dearborn, Ansonia, and Henry Trunkfield, ansonia, lacer- ated hand, $7, starting April 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
19-Year Old Girl In
 Attempted Suicide
Swallows Poison While Under Detention at Police
 Fieadquarters- Rushed to Hospital for Treatment

Adele Lusas, l9. of 19 MacNamara street, was rushed to St. Mary's hos pital shortly after 8 o'clock this morning from police headquarters where she had tried to take her own life by poison. The girl was arrested yesterday afternoon by De- tective Lieut.. Henry Johnson on charges of obtaining money and goods under false pretenses.
 Police believe the girl smuggled the poison, a creosole solutions, into jail by concealing it about her body as a search of her belongings yesterday had revealed nothing dan gerous. At St. Mary's hospital her stomach was immediately pumped out, and her condition was reported flair" The girl, suffering from the immediate effects of the poison, was fortunately discovered in time by Elizabeth Lyman, in charge of the women's quarters at the jail, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
BRUSH FIRES KEEP APPARATUS ON RUN

Engine 6, of Willow street, put out the fiercest of yesterdays nine brush fires, after one hour of fighting the blaze. which had ignited a pile of railroad ties in the rear of 495 Pennington avenue. The fire started shortly after 6:30 o'clock last eve- ming.
 Other brush blazes were reported as follows: 11:O4 8. m, property of the Waterbury Trust Co., of Rail- road Hill street: 1:34 p. m, property of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, City Mills lane; 3:30 p. m., Pritch- ard estate, AS Highland avenue: 3:38 p. m, 8irchwood street: $50 p. m, property of the city of Wa terbury, Hill and Greenwood streets; 4:36 p. m, property of the Connecti- cut Lumber O., off Nichols road; 5:38 p. m. property of Frank Muckle, rear of 495 Chipman street; 6:41 p. m, property of Frank Germinaro, 412 Fairfield avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

rushed to the hospital in the police ambulance for emergency treatment.
 Detective Lieut.. Johnson arrested the Lusas girl after she attempted to charge purchases to another wo- mans account at a local women's clothing store. He said that store officials had complained to police that Mrs. Anna Eidukus, of 85 Con- gress avenue, had reported charges totalling $4860 on her account for merchandise which she had not bought. Search at the girls home, Lieut.. Johnson said, revealed several articles purchased at the clothing store and charged to the Eidukus account.
 On motion of Prosecutor Frank Healey in court today, the Lusas girl was placed under bond of $500. pending her recovery at the hospi- tai.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
City Manager Plan

Talks on the city manager plan and the single tax were heard last night by members of the Overlook Cottage Park club at meeting at the Kingsbury school.
 The city manager plan was dis cussed by William Dwyer. and the single tax by Everett Stabley.
 An exhibition for members of the club will be staged next month by pupils of the Kingsbury school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Inspection

The municipal comfort station on Harrison avenue was inspected yesterday by the land and build ing committee of the board of public works.
 A contract has been offered to the city by the Electric Steam Sterilizer Go. of New York. The inspection was made by Commis- sioners James Phelan, Albert Loef- fer and Robert Mccormack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Townsend Lodge

A comedy town meeting was held under the auspices of the Townsend Lodge Past Grands with Harry G. Owens as moderator of the meeting, J. William Gardner as the parson, Robert Whiteside as the town constable.
 Others taking part were: James M. Schaff, Lawrence A. Richard, Herbert A. Marsh, Thomas Nor gan, Ernest G. Burdett, Clarence Folwell, and Wilfred Semmens. The cast also included Colin Will son P. Hapelt, A. R. Lang, A. Peach, H. Branch, Joseph Davies, William H. Davis, Asa Isbell, John Schaff, A. Taylor, P. Payne, George Anderson, John Anderson, c. Klein, Charles Klepps, Arthur Corcoran, John Dallywater, Will fred Simmons, and John Holling- worth, William J. Maton directed the cast.
 Dancing and card playing were held after the meeting"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Dean COnvalescing

Attorney Nathanial R. Bronson, 78 years old and dean of the Con necticut Bar, was reported in fairl good condition today at New Ha- ven hospital, where he underwent an operation yesterday morning. Dr. Clyde Deming, of New Haven, is attending physician. MT. Bron- son is senior partner of the firm of Bronson, Lewis, Bronson and Upson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
BALKAN FRONT
 SEES NEW TURN
Italy Guarantees YugO- slavia's Frontier With
 Germany

Belgrade, Yugoslavia, April 15-(U. IPo-Balkan politics took new turn today when high diplomatic sources disclosed that Italy had offered to guarantee Yugoslavia's frontier with Germany.
 Some observers took the apparent view that this development meant a rift in the Rome Berlin Axis, but be- heath the surface the opposite view was suggested.
 Yugoslavia belongs to the Balkan Entente and has an alliance of un- certain status with France. Her DO. sition in the current European crisis has been doubtful and the Italian gesture was believed by most diplo- mats to be Benito Mussolinis final effort to lure the Yugoslavs away from the western powers. By 8 long term agreement, he could give Italy's promise that Germany would not advance toward the Adriatic, and at the same time reassure Yugoslavs that they need not fear the fate ot Czechoslovaks and AlbanianS. Another factor is the territorial dispute between Hungary and Ru- mania. Should they go to war and Yugoslavia back Rumania, the Ital- ian guarantee would not apply. II would only apply in case Yugosalvia was attacked. Thus, Germany could exploit the Italian-Yugoslav pact to stress her more or less automatic position as highly interested ref- cree in any Hungary -Rumania con- flict.
 Prince Paul, the Regent, was said to be withholding reply to Italy until the new Yugoslav national front government of Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes has been organized. Negotiations for the new national front government have been under way two weeks and all three factions were cooperating as they had never done before. Conferences here and at agreb, the Croatian capital, in- dicated that a new regime ap- preaching that of pre-war Austria Hungary would be installed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Suffers Attack

Jack Keeley, "A, of Northfield, was reported better" today at St. Mary's hospital. He was admit ted yesterday just before 4 o'clock after collapsing as he walked on East Main street near the Brown building.
 The collapse was attributed to a heart attack. Patrolmen Albert Lacey and John Palmatier took the man to the hospital in the police ambulance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Fraternal News

a meeting of the Irish-American Club, Inc. Plans were made for the clubs annual summer outing.
 Attorney Maurice Wrenn spoke on the work of the Lions club on behalf of crippled children. Final reports from the committee in charge of the annual St. Patrick's day dinner were read, and the
 committee was given . vote of thanks. Committeeman Dr. John Freney, George A. Ryan and Will fam Fitzell reported that the ex- penses of the banquet were clear ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Doric Chapter

Ted Wilson was elected to suc- ceed Henry Boch as master coun- cillor of Doric chapter, Order of DeMolay at the semi-annual elec- tion of officers last night in the Masonic temple. Jack Lineburgh was named senior councillor and Thomas Carmichael, junior coun- cillor. Appointive officers will be named later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Spotlighting Brass City News
The Old Triangle

Warren G. Plantholt, 49, of Brentwood avenue, formerly of Lancaster, Pa, charged with wife abandonment was sentenced to 60 days in jail and given a remitted fine of $50 and costs, at special session of city court yesterday afternoon.
 Amy Herr, 36. of Brentwood ave- nue, also formerly of Lancaster, Pa, charged with immoral conduct was given a remitted fine of $25 and suspended sentence of 30 days in jail.
 Detective Lieut.. William F. Pol- lard arrested the pair Thursday afternoon, after Mrs. Plantholt came here from Lancaster, having heard that her husband was living in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Speedwell Lodge

A state meeting of Knights of Pythias will be held at Watertown next Friday night with Speedwell and Roosevelt lodges of Water bury attending. Members of Speedwell lodge will leave the K. of P. hall at T p. m. to participate in the affair, which will be att tended by grand lodge officers and delegates from every lodge in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
l. o. o. F. Assembly

Waterbury will send four dele gates to the state assembly of the LOOP, scheduled to be held at Groton Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18, 19. They include: Mrs. Mabel Backman, Mrs. Grace Pich- ard, the outgoing District Deputy President, Mrs. Julia Granger, and Mrs. Louise Clark.
 They will represent Winonah Re- bekah Lodge, No. 8, of the IO.O.F.
 A reception will be held for all state officers at the Hotel Mohican, New London. The annual banquet of the assembly is also scheduled to be held here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Court Verdi

William Carbon was master of ceremonies as Court Verdi, For esters of America, presented its annual stage show last night at Temple hall. Music for dancing was played by DiVit0's orchestra.
 Chief Ranger Michael Casaldi was chairman of the arrange ments committee. A crowd of several hundred persons attended the performance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Mrs. Desmaris Wins
 High Single Honors
Washington and East End Community Clubs Combine
 for Diversified Social Last Evening
WASHINGTON HILL

Mrs. Charles Desmaris scored IA to win high single bowling honors last night in the women's matches held in connection with the joint social of the Washington Park and East End Community clubs in the Washington Park Community house. Mrs. Desmaris is of Washington Park.
 More than $50 members of both
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Cop Calls Bremen

Fire badly damaged an auto mobile owned by Daniel Clifford of Fuller street, supernumer- ary patrolman shortly after s o'clock last night. The car was parked in the rear of 1920 East Main street. The blaze was started by sparks from an in- cincrator, according to fire au- Ehorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Collision

After a collision at Baldwin and Rye street, Arthur Julian, 34, of no South street, was noti- fled last night to appear in traf- fic court on a charge of failure to grant the right of way.
 Motor Patr0lmen John Deeley and John Murphy reported the Julien car sideswiped a car driven by Joseph Ciriello, 20, of 155 Sylvan avenue, smashing it into a parked car owned by Mrs. Pasquale CapaId0 of 900 Baldwin street. All three cars were badly damaged. Police said the Julien car was about to make a left turn into Rye street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Order of Rainbow

Girls of the Order fo Rainbow will exemplify the Rainbow de- gree at the next meeting of Gali- lee Shrine, White Shrine of Jeru- salem in Masonic temple, April 28. Plans have been completed for a meeting of the Shrine auxiliary, following a noon luncheon at the temple April 25.
 Mrs. Herbert c. Taylor. worthy high priestess, and Fred Jack son, watchman of shepherds. pre- sided last night at the business session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Brass City Aerie

PoStponement from April 16 to April 20 for the class initiation of candidates for the Brass City Aerie, 2205, of Eagles, has been announced. Fifteen applications have been re- ceived, for initiation on the evening of April 20. Dr. George A. Leonard will address the class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Loses License

The state liquor commission last week revoked the liquor licenses of Nicholas Diorio, who operates a tavern at 126 North Main street.
 William Karen, operator of 8 tavern at 253 Orange street, has been notified to appear before the commission Monday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
MRS. BOYD, HURT
 IN ACCIDENT, SAME

No change in the condition of Mrs. William Boyd, 37, of City Hill street Union City, was reported to- day at St. Mary's hospital where she was brought Thursday night suffering from head injuries re- ceived in an automobile accident on South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Early Taxes

The sum of over $12,000 has al- ready been collected in city taxes, though the first installment is not due until May l. Many of those making payments, according to Tax Collector William Ennis, have paid the full years taxes, though only one installment is due next month.
 Most of the early payments have been made by owners of small homes and automobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
BELDEN ELECTION SEEN

Bridgeport, Conn, April 15-(UP) Il. Richard Belden, West Hart ford, probably will be. elected pres ident of Connecticut young Repub- lican,s at today's election session of the group. w. Forrest Davenport, Fairfield, was slated to be named a member of the junior Republican national committee, and Otis Ba- con, New Haven, may be elected treasurer. @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Frontenac Club

Plans for the sixth annual semi- formal dance, May 9th, at the Wa terbury Women's Club were made at the regular meeting Thursday for the Frontenac Club at which Albert P. Beauchemin presided as chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Baseball Practices
Holy Name Society

Baseball Practices
 Washington Park baseball dia- mond has been the scene of many lively baseball games between jun for teams during the past week. A little sunshine and warm weather will put the field in first-class shape and ready for what is expec- ted to be it's busiest season. Va- rious leagues will be organized with in the coming weeks. A rush to the park department for weekly per- mits for use of the diamond will develop also.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
On Committee

The chairman of arrangements is Arthur J. Dugre, assisted by Wilfred Brodeur, Leandre Layigne, Romeo Cantin, Ernest Br0deur, James McCartin, Joseph Vanasse, Serge Belanger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
C-O-I-N-S
Condition of Piece Has Great Determination in Value Queries as to Premiums Should State Appearance " Address Questions to
 Coins, Waterbury Democrat,
 57 Grand St., Waterbury.

main factor ili determining a coins
 value, it is almost impossible to
 place an exact valuation on a
 piece without seeing it. As an ex-
 ample, I have seen an 1901 large
 cent in uncirculated mint condi-
 ti0n, sold at auction for $114.00
 I have also seen ali 1901 large
 cent, fair condition sold at auc-
 tion for twenty-five cents. So
 you can readily see, from the
 above price range, how important
 condition is in determining a
 coin value. O c. S.
 Just iii Case You're Interested
 Numismatists from all over the state are gathering at Greenwich Thursday night April 20th. Int occasion being the Third Annua Banquet of Numismatists here ir Connecticut. This affair, sponsored by the Connecticut Numismatic As. sociation, was held last year al Bridgeport and the year before al Meriden A nationally known Nu. mismatist will be the guest speaker Invitations are being sent to every known collector in the state. Ad. ditional information, regarding tickets or the State Association, may be obtained by writing this de. partment. Address COINS care O Waterbury Democrat, 57 Grane Street, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

e. Kindly advise the present day value of U. s. silver dollar bearing the date of 1901, and oblige yours truly, K R. Waterbury
 A. The value of this piece de- pends largely upon its condition. The piece would have to be seen before an exact valuation could be placed on 1t. (See footnote)
 Q. have dime dated 1856. Is it worth any more than face value? Mrs. w H. c. Water bury.
 A. There are two types of the 1856 dime, large and small dates. The type with the large date is the scarcer of the two, and com- mands small premium.
 e. I have a large copper liberty head cent dated 1911 Can you tell me if this coin has any special value? I also have two Italian two cent pieces, one is dated 1862 and the other 1894. Are these coins of any value? J. s. Waterbury.
 A. The 1911 large cent is quite scarce and if in nice condition IS worth many times its face value. one was sold at auction recently, in extremely fine condition for $17.50. (see foot note)
 70. Can you please let me know through your newspaper column just what the value may be of gold dollar of 1862 and of a half dime of 1888. M. G. T. Waterbury.
 A. Your 1862 gold dollar is worth two or three times it's face value and your 1888 half dime up to seventy five cents-in acc0rd- ance with their condition.
 @. I have an (1864) penny In- dian heaO which has only F stars around 1t On the back of it, it says (Union Forever) and it has an emblem of the American Flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes on 1t, Is 1t worth anything? l.. F. Waterbury. A. The piece you describe so well is a Civil War Token. These pieces were issued privately to take the place of the minor coins which had disappeared from circulation during the Civil War. If in nice condition 1t is worth five cents.
 o I have several coins. I would like their value: they are as follows Liberty head half cent, 1885, 1871 two cent piece. 1858 eagle cent, 1881 three cent niece, 1888 half dime, 1868 five cent piece, and a 1873 U. s. Trade dollar. None of the above coins have any single letters H. R. A.
 A. None of the above mention ed pieces are rare but all con- mand . small premium except the trade dollar which was re- pudiated in 1884 and redeemed in 1887.
 @ I would like to know the value of . one dollar bill issued by the state of Mississippi in the year i870. J. F. De P. Waterbury.
 A. This bill, which pictures a rarmer blowing, is not redeemable and is worth only a few cents.
 Note: As the condition is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
PLAYLETS PLEASE
 LARGE AUDIENCE
Pupils of Mrs. Elizabeth ROnlaine Featured in An=
 nual Presentation

students Of Elizabeth ROmaine presented four one-act plays and a sketch before a capacity audience last night at the Waterbury Woman's club with two score youthful actors and actresses con- tributing to the elaborate program. The presentations included a period play, comedy, satirical comedy and mystery drama.
 The complete program follows: Prologue-Lois Yanowsky, Frances Vastola.
 1.-THE LAST SHALL BE FIRST" A period play in one act. Scene-A Garden. Springtime. Afternoon. Cast: Rosa, Irma Greenblatt; Marie, Joyce Schneer; Angela, Rev. erly Woodworth; Countess Brusque, Patricia Reale; Lady Goodwill. Bar bara Miller; Peterkins, Phillip Greenblatt; Lady Fuss, Patricia Cronin; Lady Frost, Leala Kuper- man; An Old Woman, Dolores Vil- lano; Miss Blue Dress, Marylin Miller; Flower Girls, Frances Vas tola, Lois Yanowsky; Lady Tardy, Marie Villano; piano solo, selected, Jane Ryan.
 "A NEWSBOY PLAYS CUPID"
 Scene-A Park. Present Time. Morning.
 Cast: The Man, Christopher Kelley; The Girl, Betty Brennan; The Newsboy, Jack Pracny; Duo, Largo-Dorothy Bernier, Lillian Pu- kinskas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Irish Americana

Twelve applications for mem- bership were received Last night at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Awakened Interest In
 Government Bright Spot Citizens Good Government Group Notes Encour- aging Sign in Public's Awakening to Conditions, Responsibility Democracy Starts at Home

proposed city by the Citizens Good Government
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Thousands of American pin game tables have been installed in Bri- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Named American mother of 1889" by committee of Golden Rule Foundation, 80-year- old Mrs. Elias Compton, above, of Wooster, O., has three sons listed in Who's Who," daughter who is a leader in missionary education. Her chill dren: Professor Arthur Holly Compton of the University of Chicago, 1927, winner of Nobel prize for physics; President Karl Taylor Compton of Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Wilson Martindale Compton, general manager of National Lumber Manufacturers Association; and ESrs. Mary Rice, missionary in
 India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Guatemala sent 672.47S punches of bananas to the United States in one month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
THANKS AWFULLY"

A satirical comedy in one act.
 Place-The Montague Home. Present time. An evening in summer.
 Casta Richard Montague, 8 woman hater, Thomas Summa; Dorothy Montague, his sister, Jane Ryan; Marian Gatewood the girl, Aldine Englehardt; Dorothy's frienGs: Carol, Mary McElligott; Edith, Ruth Greenblatt; Mrs. Dodd, Doris Dzin- sky; Mrs. Smythe, Mary Gilmore; Enid, Betty Cunningham; Nanette, Frances Flannigan; Mrs. fleming way, Mary Riordan; Caroline, Shil- ley Marie Maloney; Anne, Betty Brennan; Duo, selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
"THHE JOLLY BEANS"

A NOAASAy All OAAS aNe' Scene-Dressing Room in a Club house. Present Time. Afternoon.
 Cast: Dorothy, Ann Moore; Janet, Medelise Dzinsky; Thelma, Miriam Good; Gladys, Gloria Freedman; Mae, Frances Summa; Nancy, Elaine McDonald; Silvia, Blanche Divi- gard; Drane, Frances Winston; Doris, Betty Cassidy; Sally, Marian Muckle; Harriet, Barbara Kuper- man; Gloria Lee, Julia Meehan; piano solo, Deep Purple, Dorothy Bernier.