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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Two Girls Buy Silent Goldcrest For Tourist Stop And Find Things Are Not So Dead As They Looked
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street that had ben deserted for almost 40 years. It was spectral; gray and dim.
 They saw him hastening back, and his pocket light was bless ing.
 We've long ride home" Chris tine remembered. Lets hurry"
 All right, said he pointing with the light beam. "see what I mean? Here's fiaky rust and dust everywhere except along the crack where the vault door opens, and on the knob and handle. They've been turned. tried for an hour to work them myself, but"
 T have the combination" Rose lee suddenly put in.
 He turned to stare down at her long moment, incredulous. You have?"
 "Yes."
 Say, who are you, anyhow" he demanded anew.
 T told you my name. Here you turn, and I'll read of the combination" She was opening the letter she had taken from a pocket of her blouse. He looked very seriously at her, hesitating, confused.
 "Go on, turn it," Christine urged
 The mystic numerals worked - l2-L4 1-2-R6-L3-R8. He strained at 1t and the massive door mched open tantalizingly. Instantly three heads were peering inside.
 Nothing but dirt and cobwebs and a burlap sack" the young man murmured.
 The sack was half full and tied resting on the floor. They went in, tiptoeing quite unnecessarily and he knelt to unfasten the string while Christine held the fashlight. All three young people looked like phantoms high-lighted feebly but theatrically in the gloom.
 It's money" he whispered, in awed tones Together they stopped to inspect 1t, handle 1t, count 1t, currency and specie alike. They were extremely quiet, almost furtive, as if suffused with sense of guilt. Neither girl spoke; both stared wide-eyed.
 "Glor-reel" the man murmured at length. "rhere's nearly $l2,000 of itl Sa-a-a-ayp MT. Bancroft sat back on his heels to stare up in fresh wonder and amazement at Christine Palmer and Roselee Dale.
 (TO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
NEW REGULATIONS
 FACE DISCUSSION
Especial to The Democratl

Hartford, July Estate Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher today announced that public hearing to consider the new regula- tions occasioned by the amendments to the Unemployment Compensation Law would be held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m., in Room 576 of the State Office building here.
 Under the terms of the law, general regulations which apply to all employers and employees may be adopted, amended or rescinded by the administrator only after @ s..s" lie hearing has been held.
 Regulations which will be dis- cussed at the public hearing include the following: Regulation 3 which is concerned with the definition of employment, Reguation 2 which deals with the government instru- mentalities exempt from the pro- visions of the law, Regulation 19 dealing with employer records of employees, Regulation 28 dealing with interest on unpaid contributions, Regulation 21 concerned with em- ployer liability, Regulation g deal. ing with charges to merit rating &C., counts. Regulations 25 and 26 which show how a benefit claim Is to Do made, and Regulation 27 concerned with reports required of employers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
CIVIC CLUBS MEET
 IN ANNUAL MATCH

Following a joint luncheon meet ing of the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs Wednesday noon at the Waterbury Country club members will engage in 8 golf match. Luncheon will be served at 12:15 o'clock.
 A delegation representing Water- bury Rotary will journey to Oakdale tavern, Wallingford, Thursday night to meet Alvin Smith, district gov- ernor. Dinner will be at 6:30 o'clock.
 Lions Club
 Sando Cologne answered ques- tions at the weekly meeting of the Lions club yesterday noon in the Colonial room of The Elton at which conditions in Italy were discussed. The meeting was the first presided at by the newly installed officers and a gavcl was given to President William 0. Taylor.
 A directors meeting will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the clubs health farm, Bantam.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
CAMPERS READ
 BURIED LETTERS
Campfres for Y Tent Members Held in Water
 town Thursday

Campnres for the members of each of the tents at the YMCA camp at Smiths pond, Watertown, were held last night, and the letters buried by last years campers were read. After the reading of these, an impromptu entertainment was staged, under the direction of J William North and Art Charpentier
 The campers are entering right into the spirit of things already with the greatest interest being shown in handicraft, nature study, and swimming. A number of other boys have applied to be admitted to the camp, according to Cal Mar tin, the director. He said there might be as many as 25 new en- rollments.
 Several of the boys have passed their aquatic tests in the last two days.
 The beginners swimming test was passed by Arthur Kane, and the boat test was passed by Peter Bow man, Gilbert and Albert Anderson. Canoe tests were passed by John and George Barton, Bruce Raymond Peter Bowman, Donald G. Goss and Robert Mclean. Tests were given by Frank Brice, assistant waterfront director, assisted by Raymond J. Quinn, Rutledge Parker and Rob- ert Hyde.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

1 saw you riding up in the dis tance. I thought you'd be - they. So l hid in here to see who you who they were. See? And 1t turned out not to be they, but you. I'm awful sorry I frightened you girls. I wouldn't have done 1t for anything, I blunder lot"
 Do you?' This was inadequate, but Roselee was still shaking a little appraising him. The mus cular fellow was strikingly hand some, she saw. He stood with his feet apart, hands on his hips, smil- ing down at her. She couldn't disperse the thought that some- thing about him looked familiar
 "You-uh--live here2" Chris tine asked.
 "Yes."
 On business, no doubt2" Chris tine was prone to speak little loftily at him, now. What busi- ness?"
 "Oh, yes. That is well, i'm portant business. You see well the fact Is - say, whats you names?"
 The girls looked at each other They were still flushed with ex citement. Roselee took up the con versational reins again.
 You're doubtless the crazy ol' hermit of Goldcrest,' she declared Every ghost town has one. Vel old hermit, I'm Roselee Dale, an,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
.ESPELIN ENJOYS
 FAST PLANE TRIP
National Guard Officer Flies From Chicago for
 Board Exam

A whirlwind plane flight from Chicago and return was taken by Sergeant Oscar E. Espelin of the 102nd Infantry, 0. N. G., last week, for an appearance before an ofiicers' examining board.
 Espelin was in Chicago on business for the Waterbury Clock Go. when orders announcing his recommcnda- tion for promotion to second lieu- tenant were received. He took an eastbound plane and arrived in New Haven while the board was in ses- sion.
 Officers who examined Espelin were Lieut.. Col. Charles E. Speer, regular army instructor, of this city, Lieut.. Col. E. E. Novey of Torring- ton and Maj. Joseph A. ctm!nera, also of Waterbury. Following his examination, the sergeant returned by plane to his work in Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Illustration by H. G. Schlensker

may I present my friend Christine Palmer. So there"
 The "old hermit" smiled again. He had fine teeth, the girls noted. And well chisled lips.
 My names Bancroft" he bowed a little. I'm happy to see you, even thought T."
 "Oh!' Roselee exclaimed, soft ly.
 "Oh what?'
 "N-nothing! I just - was think ing. You haven't said how the hermit business is, or why you're here"
 "I don't think I'd better say why he stated, seriously.
 You are trespasscr, Roselee said
 50 arc you bothl" He looked stern. q could go to the owners and have you thrown off the property. Or - l could throw you off myself!"
 The girls gasped, and looked significantly at each other. The young man was big enough to do as he threatened Roselee bit her lip to control smile, and winked at Christine. They were having a high time but still were half frightened; anyway darkness had been creeping up fast.
 DO we have to fight?' he asked then, with a new smile. "Id rather invite you to dinner. Honest, I can scrape up enough for all three. It's pretty lonesome here. I--I keep batch over yonder in the Ace High Hotel"
 "Batch?"
 Sure. Since last Friday. I've been awfully busy"
 "Hermitting?" Christine turned her own pretty eyes directly on him.
 Waiting for Franklin. He's due tonight or tomorrow" "Um. Another crusty old her init, no doubt?" "Franklin's my roommate ir college. Franklin LarraWay. Ht went by to see his folks first, anc WV iPCSd White sheets and such, to scare people with"
 He smiled at her No. Frank, going to study. And I have { serious job. I've loafed some be- cause I've been curious about tha vault since I found 1t locked ant saw the tracks here. have opened every other door in Gold. crest. This one defies me, and can't stand it. You can't stand being defied, Christine echoed him. He looked it, but he was sur. prised at her statement. Well, you know what l mean, he said, lamely. I'm curious, il all"
 Naturally" "I'll skip over for my flashligh \ and show you what I mean ht said, boyishly. Walt sec" He ran swiftly out and all at ono, the girls were alone again with tht bank ghosts of yester-year. The, didn't like 1t. Details of tht building had slipped into nigh gloom so they walked to barred window and peered out into thu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

Waterville, July 2 = A business meeting of Court Welch will take place tonight at 8 o'clock, at For esters hall, with Arnold Keith, chief ranger, presiding. Very important business will be transacted and plans made for the anniversary cele- bration during August. A social will follow the meeting, when cards will be played and refreshments served. James Coffey. Raymond Grenier and Arnold Keith, will be in charge. Before the meeting, at 2 o'clock, an hour of quoits and horseshoe pitch- ing will take place. All members are invited to attend.
 The Casper s. Davis. American Legion Auxiliary will entertain the district president, Mrs. Florence Peck of Guilford. Friday evening, July 14th, when she makes her an- nual visit to Waterville.
 Delegates have been named from the local unit to attend the De- partment Convention, in Bridgeport, July 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th, as follows: Mrs. Frank Carney and Mrs. John Byrnes, with Mrs. Frank Smith and Brs. George Caldwell as alternates. The Auxiliary sponsored food sale yesterdey at Miller and Peck's store, for the convention fund.
 The Casper s. Davis, Post has named it's delegates as follows: Ro- bert Cosgrif and Everett Cook, with alternates, Clifford Northrop and Arthur DuBois.
 As is the usual custom throughout the summer, the Waterville branch of the Bronson Library will be closed all day tomorrow. It will De open this evening, between seven and nine o'clock.
 Return From Shore
 Mrs. Clifford Northrop and daugh- ter, Beverly, of Chester avenue, re- turned Tuesday night from a vaca- ton spent with MT. and Mrs. Walter Hormon, at Silver Sands, Milford.
 Mrs. Michael Malia of Boyden street is in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dusseault of Thomaston avenue have returned from visit with relatives in Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
INDEPENDENTS TO
 STAGE FIELD DAY
New Haven Harriers to Show at Washington Park JaIy IS

Committees in charge of the In- dependent Democratic Clubs field day at Washington Park July Is, held another in their series of meet ings last night. It was announced that eight events have been ar- ranged for the track and field pro- gram.
 Other sports will include softball baseball, hurling, bocce and soccer. Prizes are being secured to award the winning individuals and teams.
 Roger V. Connor presided at the meeting. John WhelSa Is snai.!nan Of the prize committee.
 The 20th Century Club will ente. large group of athletes in the track and field events. as will the New Haven Harriers and other or- ganizations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Mrs. Florence Peck
 To Visit Auxiliary
District President to Be Entertained By Legion
 Women Here Week From Tonight
WATERVILlE Mrs. R. w. Henon. Ccrrespondent-23 Drggs stTeL s-SaSs

Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Dunn of Driggs street are guests of relatives in Cheshire for the week.
 MT. and Mrs. John Sonier of Thomaston avenue attended pie mic at Hitchcocks Lake, Fourth of July, given by Mir. and Mrs. Will liam Low.
 The Pride of Welch Circle, Com panions of the Forest, will hold a card party and social Tuesday evening, at Foresters' hall, which will be open to the public. Mrs. So- phia Fitzgerald is general chair lady, assisted by members of the Circle. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.
 The annual picnic of the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Methodist church will take place tomorrow at Lake oar, at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Hornbecker. The group will meet at the church at 10 a. m. and go in a body. A business meet ing of the society will be held dur ing the day, with Mrs. Arthur 1 TWelves, presiding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
CHAPTER II

A lot of women in history have tainted--or feinted--for effect They wanted to impress somebody with their frailty, which was stylish back in the buggy and hustle era.
 But 1t is physically possible for thoroughly modern and self-re- liant young women to faint in sb- solute reality, and Christine Pal mer and Roselee Dale almost did so. Only their abounding curi- osity, plus an inability to flee, caused them to remain standing. A long, freezing moment of terror elapsed even before they could scream! Finally they let out a concerted yell.
 "Goshl" said the man, himself startled now.
 They saw his head then, fine looking head above the half wall of what had been bank teller's cage.
 Say, I'm sorryl" he went on, affably. q guess scared the day lights out of you. I should have shown myself sooner
 who-who in the world ---are your" Roselee finally man. aged to speak, staring spellbound.I
 I'm alive, and harmlessl" he assured them, smiling and coming around the doorway to join them. T admit I was snooping on you, though. I thought you would be somebody else"
 He was a big fellow, bareheaded and in shirt sleeves, tieless with collar open. He had black hair, quite unghostly.
 "D-did you expect - somebody else?" Roselee pointed at him oddly. Christine could only swal- lov, and finally exhale in tremen- dors relief from her fear.
 "Well, yes," he admitted. "There have been tracks here, and was curious. still am"
 "rracks," Roselee echoed, still wide-eyed. Fright made Roselees large blue eyes larger and more beautiful still The young mar appeared to discover them.
 "Yump. But they were men' tracks. Here in the dirt and dus of the bank, leading to the vault
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
ARENA IS "TAxPAYERs' FIELD"

Willows. Cal. -- fUPJ--The high school board. upon dedication Of its new si3O00 athletic plant. decided that the taxpsyers who paid for 4 were really entitled t0 s0nne rec0gni- ton. So they named it ''TaxpayerS' Field"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
EPILEPSY = E2ILEPTICS !

Detroit lady finds relief for husband She will tell you how. All letters answered. Mrs. Geo. Dempster. Apt. G-9, 6000 Lafayette Blvd.. w.. De- trolt, Mich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
CAST OF CHARACTERS
ROSELEE DALE and CHRIS TINE PALMER - Partners in . summer tourist venture at Goldcrest.
 DICK BANCROFT and FRANK LIN LARRAWAY - They also found an interest in Goldcrest.

Yesterday: Christine and Rose lee buy the ghost town. Goldcrest. They ride down It's main street, walk into It's old bank, find the safe locked. A strange voice says. Eve been wondering if you came to open it!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Living Room Suites

A BEAUTIFUL 2 Pc. Modern Living Room Suite, 1888 floor sample, only $34.00.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

2PC. LOOM Twist Suite in wine color. Reg. $95.00 value to go at $43.88.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Summer Furniture

THIS Years Floor Samples, full size gliders. Formerly $l2.95. Now $7.40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

GENUINE Simmons Coll Spring Glider. Never as low as this before. $l2.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

PC. VELVET Suite, brown and blue. Reg. $i65 .00, to go at the low price of $7o.95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Dusseault of Thomaston avenue have returned from visit with relatives in Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

Mrs. Michael Malia of Boyden street is in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

FAMOUS Bunting Glider, 6 cushion type coil springs. At h price tomorrow, $0.95.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-21

Dealer: North Both sides vul-
nelable.)
Although either North or South
Had plenty of Justification for
opening the bidding here. it was
pdsseG around to West. who began
WIN diamond. North then bid
l'Heart. East 2-Clubs and South
Jumped to 5-Spades. which North
u'0k % 8 West could not imagine
'~o ofiglnal passers getting to a
Copyright. 1899. King
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-21
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE
BY Shepard Barclay
'.Ths Authority On Authorities"

small slam, especially when he
held so much himself in high
cards, and so he doubled.
The lead of the diamond K was
ruffed, then seven rounds Of
Spades laid down. Next South led
a heart and finessed the @ sue
cessfully. He then played the
Heart A, but when he lost the
third heart to West, the club A
set the contract.
All that South needed to do to
make the small slam plus an over
trick was to take a finesse OF the
9 or 10 on the first round of
hearts, return to his hand and
then finesse the Q.
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What is the best bidding Of this
misfit?
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-21
No NEEn TO BE AFRAID

IF YOUR contract cannot be
male except through a successful
|fns.e there is no sense in being
AFRAID to try it And if a double
frtsse affords the only possible
means it should be attempted in
place Of a single finesse. In case it
does not work. you are in exactly
the same position as if you had
failed to try it. but also have the
comforting knowledge that you
lid the best you could.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-15
ATTENTION, MR.. WEATHER MAN

Everyone likes to talk about the weather. In
juneau up until a month ago the prevailing remark
anent the weather Haven't had a mild
winter?" For the past month however in a plaintiye
vein it has been Aren't having awful spring?"
Both remarks are based upon facts which even
the most fallibe of weather observers the ordinary
citizen can perceive without difficulty But that both
are true and both admitted by everyone proof
that there is compensation in the rainmaker's
tent and that this year is no worse than most.
Juneau will have real quarrel with the weather
man. though if he doesn't contrve to give us three
sunny days this week We'd like to put in an order
right for blue skies Thursday, Friday and Sat
friday the days $50 visiting Rotarians from mder
chimes will be in town for the annual conference of
District l0i.
This would seem To be small thing to ask, simply
shat he weather Join in the spirit of the occasion and
help TO blistering success efforts which other
wise hardly fail to be dripping disappointment
These Rotarens, most OF them have never seen
Juneau or Alaska before If rain insists pitter
paerne on he conferences every event it is certain
most OF Them win never see US again And we want
Them an to come back some day.
So there Mr. Weather Man is our application
duly ned far enough in advance so you can do some
thing about it. All we ask of this spring are clear days
Thursday Friday and Saturday
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-15
cHoroscobe
I hs stars incline
but do not compel
TUESDAY, MAY Is, 1899

Conflicting planetary aspects are
active today, according to astrology
The early morning hours are prom
ising to artists.
Women are well directed under
this planetary. government which
stimulates the mental powers ano
increases feminine intuition.
Through coming weeks there will
be much entertaining, formal ano
Informal, as people in all walks OF
life feel the urge of pleasure-seek-
ing. The seers advise enjoyment Oh
the present as the future looms witt.
threats of peril. The evening is for
tunate for theatres and for enter
tainments.
Under this configuration person
who WELD power may be more ap
proachable than usual and for th
reason it is an suspicious date TO.
seeking favors.
Labor continues under unfavor.
able planetary influences and til
may be riots in various places. The
need of placating workers now viii
be even more imperative than for
merly.
Foreign agents provocateurs will
be busy in many countries and es-
pecially in the United States where
efforts to undermine the democra-
cy will be subtle and persistent.
Again warning is given of sabo-
tage which will endanger life and
cause heavy losses through the de-
struction of valuable property. War
ships and airplanes should be safe
guarded by super vigilance.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of success, but
delays and obstacles may be en-
countered. Domestic relations may
be subject to unusual strain.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be secretive and self-con-
fident. These subjects of Taurus
usually are intelligent, level-headed
and successful.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-15
Repression in France
Cincinnati Enquirer

The new DEGREES in France designed to suppress
foreign propaganda difficult to assess in terms
Of their real significance. Ostensiby, they merely
prevent foreign agents from taking advantage of the
democratic liberty Of France carry their pro-
paganda campaigns But they also represent grave
intrusion on the principle of freedom and they will
be resented by many persons other than foreign pro-
Dagandists.
Never quite sure of the solidity of her democracy
in recent years France has been forced farther ana
farther down the road to dictatorship Premier Dalai
dier is ruling for virtually the entire year 1889 with
emergency decree powers. He has overthrow many
Of the legislative reforms of the Front Popuaire by
executive fiat And there are some who suspect he
has cast aside more OF those reforms than was nee
cssary to speed French national defense.
on the other hand France is peculiarly vulnerable
to foreign propaganda being divided sharply within
herself and being exposed in Europe with Dictator
ships three frontiers The French press has always
been a tempting vehicle for foreign agents Having
failed to develop a sound revenue from circulation
and advertising French newspapers have often be
the paythngs of sinister factions either French
or foreign.
One cannot very much blame Daladier for at
tempting to curb the abuse of liberty by agents of
foreign relationships But whether he will be able
gradually to abandon the strong medicine of the
decree power remains to be seen.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-15
lIvENG00D CLAIMS
TO See new WORK;
DREDGES GOING IN

Two officials of the Livengood
Rlacers near Fairbanks, met briefly
in Juneau today, one bound south
and the other north.
M. Clifford Smith. who handled
he large task of joining the many
Livengood claims into a six-mile
unit, arrived in Juneau from Fair
banks on a PAA Electra Saturday
md sailed south today on the Yu-
Son. ''
D. c. Boyer, manager of the com
pany, arrived in juneau Yesterday
from the south and will fly with
PAA to Fairbanks.
Livengood'Placers is to be another
arge scale dredge development, with
TWO dredges to be put into opera ton
within two years. The company has
completed its business transactions
for the needed ground and is intent
now on building a dam, flume way.
stripping and drilling in preparation
for dredge work.
Boyer is guest at the Gastineau
Hotel.