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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
new HAVEN MAN
ARRESTED HERE
Car Slips Brakes and
Smashes Into Albert
CantitO's Home

Samnel Stein, 20, of So Scranton
street, New Haven, arrested yester-
day after his automobile went on
Q driverless spree, crashed through
fences on Washington avenue and
into the side of the home of Albert
Cantito, of 443 Washington avenue.
The rolling automobile zig-zagged
into the Cantito house after it
slipped its mandrake on the hill
opposite Alder street.
Stein was notified to appear In
traffic court Monday.
Henry Bellemare, %, of 46 East
Liberty street, arrested yesterday af-
ternoon, after a truck accident was
notified to appear October 9.
Motor Patrolman John Deeley said
the accident occurred after Thomas
Collette, of 1859 South Elm street,
asked Bellemare to help him re-
move a truck, owned by George Col
lette, from a parking space on
Bridge street.
The two pushed the vehicle to
River street where it gathered mo-
lnentum and rolled out of control
before Bellemare could leap behind
the wheel.
In the downhill flight the truck
struck Miss IZura Pedro, 80, of 43
River street before coming to smash
ing halt against building. Miss
Pedro, was reported fairly comfor-
table" at st. Mary's hospital today,
where she was taken yesterday by
William Thompson of SO South Elm
street; Mary D'Olivera, of IA Penn
berton street; and Luldurvian CT
reja, of 172 Baldwin street. The
woman suffered a possible fracture
of the pelvis and spinal injuries.
Two motor vehicle nolles were
granted by Judge Gaffney. Charge
of violating the rules of the road
were nolled by Ignatz Salcstammo.
OF 70 Union street. Bristol, on pay
ment of S. Edward Syrotchen, 20,
Of GIT South Main street. paid So
for a nolle of charge of driving
without an operators license.
Continuances were granted as fol-
lows: William Egan, SO, of Water
bury. vagrancy, Oct. IT; Leland Hwy
miencki. 80, of SO Hawkins street,
assault and breach of the peace, Oc-
tober 49,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

sure of a perfect pie with this new
non-leakable
Fruit Pie Crust
2 cups flour
IL tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1-2 cup shortening
IL tsp. lemon juice
or vinegar
1-2 cup irradiated
evaporated milk
All ingredients should be colo
Sift flour, then measure. Resift
with salt and sugar. Work shorten
ing quickly into flour with fingers
or dough blender. The pastry will
be flakier if fat and flour are not
too thoroughly blended. Stir lemon
juice or vinegar into milk. Add milk
all at once and stir with fork
quickly but thoroughly into flour
mixture. Some flours absorb more
liquid than others. If more liquid is
needed, add only sufficient to make
dough soft enough to roll out. Wrap
in waxed paper and let stand in re-
frigerator hours or longer before
using. Yield: 2 single crusts or l
double crust pie.
This pie crust is easy to handle
and can be rolled very thin. For
the top crust, cut a circular piece
of pastry just big enough to fit the
inside top of the pie plate. When
this is placed over the fruit it
leaves narrow opening all around
the edge and permits the steam to
escape-thus the Juice does not bub-
BILE over the top. To glaze the top
crust, brush lightly with undiluted
irradiated evaporated milk inst re-
fore you pop the pie into the oven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
LITHUANIAN UNIT
TO STAGE OUTING
G. of G. Members to Spend
Sunday at Peter Kru=
gels Farm

The sixth annual outing of the
Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce
will be held Sunday at Peter Kru-
gels farm. The program will in
clude speeches, sports, entertain
ment and dancing. Dinner will be
served at p. m.
Anthony Pinkevich of Meriden
will be the principal speaker.
The first fall meeting of the
Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce
Auxiliary will be held Monday
night at the K. of L. rooms. Guest
speakers will be heard, and social
program enjoyed. The arrange
ments committee includes Mrs. j.
Urba, Mrs. Charles Lawyn, Mrs.
M. Colney, Mrs. Val Lasky and
Mrs. Digimas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
REGAINS SARONG

Dorothy Lamour, exotic screen
star, was happy making Disputed
Passage" She wore full-length orr
entail clothes throughout the feature.
Not once was she seen in the famed
sarong with which she has been
identified in previous pictures. She
donned It again today, however,
for Paramount's forthcoming 'Ty-
phoon."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

frozen very hard. Cover with thin
layer of jelly, or with any fresh
fruit sauce, and then cover COM
pletely with a very thick layer of
meringue. Bake in hot oven for 3
minutes or until the meringue is
Drowned and serve at once.
For the Pies: Fill baked pie
shells with the ice cream, and pro-
coed exactly as for the cake. Every
thing must be ready before begin
ming to put the cakes or pies to-
gether, so that there is no danger
of the ice cream becoming too soft.
Copyright 1889 by OUR
FAMILY FOOD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
yovce FuneraI YESTERDAY

Funeral services for Miss Julia
Joyce were held yesterday afternoon
from the Tompkins-Nor funeral
home. Rev. B. Francis Hine, pastor
Of the Trinity church, officiated.
The body was taken to Riverside
cemetery, Waterbury.
Exercises Thursday
The annual Columbus Gay exer-
cises will be helc In this city next
Thursday. Rev. Andrew Kelley. pas
tor Of st. Anthony's church In Hart
ford, has been secured as speaker.
Mayor william A. Patten VIII also
speak. The committee in charge Of
the event held . card party last eve
ming TO obtain frnos 70 defray ex-
pcuseE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
LATE REALTY NEWS
Morfpape Release

Mortgage Release
Waterbury Savings bank to Isa-
bel Fray Litchfield.
Mortgage Deed
Isabel Fray Litchfield to the
Waterbury Savings bank.
Leonard and Anna Rosa to An
tOnia v. Sanford.
Quit Claim Deed
Anna M. Sanford to Antonio v.
Sanford.
Denmark expects 1899 will be its
most prosperous year in a decade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

IT'S always vegetable time and
: here's a luscious combination that
should tempt the dropping appetite
at any season of the year. Delicious
when served with noodles or cheese
rounds!"
VEGETABLE cHoWDER
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped onion
31a tablespoons -four
S1a cups milk
cup chopped cooked potatoes
u cup diced cooked carrots
" cup cooked or canned peas
Salt and pepper
Melt the butter in the top of
double boiler placed directly over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
CatIin Funeral Tomorrow

The funeral Of Mrs. Charlotte Nc
Bath Catlin of Litchfield will be held
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Tompkins-North funeral
home on Water street. Rev. Waldo
Burgess, pastor Of the Litchfield
Methodist church. will officiate at
the services. Interment will be in
East cemetery, Litchfield.
The funeral home will be opened
this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
Alumni Plan Card Party

A group of local New Britain Nor
NAL School Alumni are planning to
hold a card party october 25 at
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements includes: Mrs. Thomas
Kelley, Miss Julia Dnlio, Mrs. H. M.
Cooley, Mrs. D. Clark, Mrs. Hugh
Trumbull, Miss Olive Whiteman,
Miss Gladys Beach and Mrs. James
Hogan, all of this city. Also in
cluded on the list are two Winsted
women, Mrs. Peter Maloney and Miss
Katherine White. Miss Julia Dillon
and Mrs. H. M. Cooley are co-chair-
men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

that. An Oiu.
fashioned ex-
preston, but a
fine motto for
busy housewives
in hot summer
weather. For in
stance, Q cooky
tin full Of Coco
nut Fruit Rocks
will c01vn at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06

The first launching of an aircraft
carrier in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
that of the huge H. M. s. Formid-
able, was preceded by a religious
service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
Marketing Cooking Service
Treasures in
The Cookie Tin
h., E.u...e. Ien Rnrtn

by Frances Lee BGrton--
G6R TAKE your head save your
N heels" - how many times
I've heard my grandmother say
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
MAYOR TO DECIDE
WOMAN'S REQUEST
Mrs. Agnes Wall Wants to
Build Gas Station on
COe Street
TORRINGTON
Correspondent: John Carr
Phone Torrington GAS

Torrington, Oct. 6-Mayor Will
liam A. Patten has reserved a deci-
sion as to whether or not permit
for the building of a gas station on
the corner of Main and Coe streets
should be granted to Mrs. Agnes
Wall.
Mrs. Wall wishes to use the main
street frontage of her residence for
the building of an attractive sta
ton. which she asserts will only add
to the scenery in that vicinity. 1t
Is understood the Torrington Coal
& Oil Company will erect the pumps
on the grounds if the permit is
forthcoming
The opposition point out that a
station in that spot would cause
very dangerous traffic hazards, as
it would be on the entrance to the
Fuessenich park grounds and often
the traffic going into the grounds
is very heavy. Also there is located
diagonally across the street sta
ton which seems to be enough for
that immediate vicinity.
Those in favor OF the idea of put
ting station there assert that be-
sides improving the looks of the
the section in question is
rapidly becoming a business one
rather than a residential one and
that there would be more than
enough room on the frontage of the
land without going back too far. 1t
was also brought up that the prop
erty owners have the right to get all
they can out of their property in the
line of revenue.
Whether or not the mayor decides
in favor of tn, station building will
be known in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
Red Cross Secretary
Appeals For Aid Here
Mrs Edith E. Laid Tells of Efforts of Greatest
Mother in the World to Alleviate Suffering of
Innocent Victims.

calamity which is overwhelming,
we are now appealing to you to
assist in the work of bringing
some degree of comfort to a dis
tressed people. Will you send
your contributions Immediately to
the War Production Headquarters,
80 Prospect street, on Thursday
and Friday between 900 a. m,
and noon, or to Chapter Head
quarters, IS Field street. HE
gives twice who gives quickly"
We know you will not fail us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06


least three domestic problems dur
ing the week - nourishing sweet
to pack in the hiker's lunch box -
something to serve with a cold
drink to porch guests - something
to round out a simple fruit dessert
for dinner.
Coconut Fruit Rocks
! cup currants; cup raisins;
" cup water; 81 cups sifted -four;
az teaspoons double-acting baking
powder; " teaspoon salt; l cup
butter or other shortening; . cups
sugar; 2 eggs, unbeaten; ! teaspoon
vanilla; l cup shredded coconut.
Add currants and raisins to water
in top of double boiler. Place over
boiling water, cover, and cook 20
minutes. Sift flour once. measure,
add baking powder and salt, and
sift again. Cream butter, add sugar
gradually, and cream together until
light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at
a time, beating thoroughly after
each; then hot fruit mixture and
remaining flour, stirring thoroughly
after each addition. Add coconut.
Drop from teaspoon on INCREASED
baking sheet. Bake in hot oven
(425o F.) 10 to IL minutes, or until
done. Makes dozen cookies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
johnson Elected By Teachers

g. Walter johnson, freshmen SUI
pervisor of the Torrington high
<students, was elected president of
tho Torrington Teachers association
recently. Miss Julia Mcdonald was
elected vice-president; James A,
Smith, treasurer; and Miss Eva
Whitney, secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-06
QUESTION

From Mrs. w. L. T., Baltimore,
Maryland: 1T would like to make
an ice cream cake or pie with
meringue on it for a company din
ner I am having soon, but I'm not
sure just how to go about it. Can
you give me any advice?" d.
ANSWER
Either an ice cream cake or an
ice cream pie is a pleasing summer
dessert.
For the Cakes:-Cut sponge cake
in thick rounds; place on each ball
or square of ice cream that has been
Evening star., 1939-07-23
ROOMS ukFuRNlsnEp.

bl2 cRrrTENDEN ST NW.-I room. suit
snie io5 Sa ladies'; clean pvt. home; "a block
W,oeSoDRIDGE' ,eS I ssll Myrtle ave; 9;e-Un;
home PRIVILEGES. Decatur 0710-M.
DUPONT CIRCLE. 1888 18th st.-Attrac
studio rm.. lge. dressing closet. fireplace;
quiet home; only . guests.
hAsr Nos GAP1T0a mr. sth 1.dx sLsrse 1st
Lincoln 644s-W.. ' '"N'' ~"o "'0''"
COLORED. 71s ;Fairmont st. n.w.-Front
room or rear. with porch; respectable home:
no kitchen privileges
tss t5s 1Sth s1 ST. NV block to ear and
1s45 MONROE ST. N.w.-Large front
pm. Adams 5:,34. "''e' V
GEORGETOWN. 1913 34th st. n.w.-Two
Ink. rooms; no children. Mich 1856. 24s
ROOMS WANTED.
YOUNG LADY wants furnished Ink. room
sonable. Box 40. Star.
VICINITY WARDMAN PARK or shoreham;
room Tor young man. Government engi-
neer. Box 800 Star.
BRIGHT. medium-sized furn. room. large
cooking privileges: Mt. Pleasant, near cars;
reasonable. Box 5lQ. Star
YOUNG WOMAN wants large, cool. attrsr-
lively furn. room: pref. pvt. bath: refined
nome. cong. atmosp.. select. neigh. close
to FREQ. transp.:, Georgetown. FoxhalI
Wesley Hgts.: meals opt; reas. Box 37-Q,
star. 23'
MAN. works night, small sleeping room:
reasonable; details. family. fine suburbs
considered. Box 4S1-S. Star
NURSE. I,s settled, ref large room Cor o.
pnfurn.. kitchenette or privileges: near
bath: reas. Box 1s-Q Star
MARRIED COUPLE wishes furn, rm- pvt
pain; pain; near downtown; reas. Call Col
WANTED-By gentleman. Govt employe
room In soundproof apt. bldg where radios
cannot be heard; use Of refg. and kitchen
privileges; suburban location pref Box
14-Q, Star.
LADY wants one or two unfurn. rooms for
36S-T, Star.
UNFURN. RIM. pvt. bath; or 1-rm apt:
giri. Govt employe; attends night school,
Emerson 1929 all day Sunday evenings.
YOUNG LADY wants room with private
family vicinity 1900 Conn. ave; pvt or
semi,pvt bath. Call Sunday before / pm.
Woodley 9425. '
Evening star., 1939-07-23
2153 FLA AVE NV

ZIC3 FLA. AVE. w.
Singles. doubles: cool front rooms. new
furniture. plenty baths; reasonable rates.
ITO LANIER PL. NV
Large twin bedroom and IL
brary, private bath, in a BEAU
tiful furnished private Jewish
home, suitable for couple or 2
men or ladies. 18th and Co.
lumbia rd. section. Board if
desired. Ad. 8193.
Evening star., 1939-07-23
ST. N,E.-3 RMS, K. B.; GAS.I

. RMS. KITCHEN PRIVATE BATH.
newly decorated: mr.. Navy Yard: ami:
couple pref. 554 14th st. Sc All 5l44
1920 LEE HIGHWAY-GRoUND FLOOR.
yard. bedrms: din. rm., kit, bath sun
parlor. N c. HINES d son Chest. a440-
Evening star., 1939-07-23

MODERN APARTMENTS AND 4-FAMILY
fats. Just completed Everything fur.
niShed. Congress Heights. 551-556-563
Lebaum st. Sc. Reasonable. Geo. $3.50
Evening star., 1939-07-23

THE NEBRASKA 81 RANDOLPH Pill
n.w.-4 rooms kitchen, bath Frlgidaire A
low rental. Dist. os64 or North 225l.
1926 ILLINOIS AVE. NW-4 ROOMS.
| bath. md floor; possession August lst. Call
after SUNDAY. Adams f5l3-M .
Evening star., 1939-07-23

JUST OFF 18th ST, 5315 Colorado ave
n.w.-Large front bedroom, private bath,
use Of reception room porch phone. Spa
mo Georgia
Evening star., 1939-07-23

. LARGE ROOMS AND KITCHEN 81
porches. private bath: first f.; private
entrance; new refg.. heat. elec. and ga 4
am. to {, pm. al SOB Burke St Sc. nearj
| 18TH and Mass. ave. Sc During the weekI
| call Atlantic 2225 Shannon o.. Sc.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

}ls PEABODY ST NW.-3 LGE RMS.
baths. heat. light. gas furn. S55.
141 18th ST. NE ROOMS KITCHEN,
Semi-private bath; h.. l.. q. included. $40.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

215 sth ST NE-LIVING ROOM. 2
bedrms, kitchen. bath heat furnished:
Evening star., 1939-07-23

BUNGALOW ROOMS. BATH. FIRE
place. porches: heat gas light incl: $3.50,
244 Willow. Takoma PIX. Shep 296s-R
Evening star., 1939-07-23

| 14S PRINCETON PL. NV LARGE
| room. kitchen, screened porch, bath: am l.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

As CONCORD AVE NV. APT. NEWLY
decorated; storage room and yard: fur
nished; So 5407 First St NV, Apt i
1st f.. newly furnished, detached building.
Separate yards. $40 or $40 with refrlg-
eratnr Omen daily Call North 1202
Evening star., 1939-07-23

APT. 20l. 1890 CONN AVE. TILDE1
Gardens bedrms.. : baths liv.. din.
kit. sunrm; cross ventilation every rr.
opening on garden: garage. Woodley 06O6.
| OWNER
Evening star., 1939-07-23

! II 5th ST NE RMS KITCHEN.
dinette. bath; heat furnished, $3.50.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

e.tt' ", oIep4I0IIe' 01,I N0l. Vol 3 w
MACOMB ST.-BR1GHT. AIRY. RMS.
dinette, Kit; bath apt; elec furn.: rent.
So 30. Call Emerson S02l or Natl. Sl2N.
Evening star., 1939-07-23

THE FAREWELL, $500 18th ST-6-RM.
apt; redecorated; new floors stove; BACH
elor ! and Q rms cleo free refs
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1856 OTIS PL N.W-Large front room
l or 2 people; meals If desired: within "a
block i4th st car; price reas. Columbia
Evening star., 1939-07-23

PRIVATE BATH, shower. nicely furn. fr.
new box spr. and inn.-spr. mattr, uni pho
Also recr. rm. nr. loop bus connect car
line, 20 min. business dist. 1927 Walbridge
pl.. rllnS off Park rd Rock Or Pk
Evening star., 1939-07-23

with shower screened porch: entire Sec
ond floor of modern home; heat, gas cleo
tricitv furnished Tel Atlantic E2-
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1929 FAIRLAWN AVE. SEQ AND 3
rooms kit, dinette bath, screened-in porch.
hot water and heat furnished; convenient
to transportation; one street left across
Pa Ave Bridge
Evening star., 1939-07-23

S3! .50-412l Sth ST. NW-LIV. RM-.
oedrm.' Kit semi-pvt. BATH everything In
Evening star., 1939-07-23

4433 WARREN ST. NV. mr. American
Univ. PIX. and Bureau of Standards-Very
cool loc.; front rms; 2 gentlemen, SIS
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1927 STAPLES ST NE ROOMS. KIT,
bath. hall; Venetian blinds throughout;
utilities incl. entrance
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1906 HOLMEAD PL.-5 RMS, BATH AND
porch; ! block Tivoli Theater; $45. Phone
Wise G603-J
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1135 NEW HAMP. AVE.-Lge front rm.
Tor housekpg.. big closet; also front rm.,
ant
Evening star., 1939-07-23

| 1900 D ST. Sc OR 8 ROOMS.
| kitchen, bath, Frigidaire; gas elec. and
| heat incl, in rent. Adults preferred
| TAKOMA PARK ROOMS DINETTE.
lrage lot: heat and hot water; S35. Shep.
| herd 2ll6-J
Evening star., 1939-07-23

furn,: semi-bath; all conv; $50 month;
GENTLE. Inquire second floor. pa
NEAR WARDMAN PARK HOTEL, 26I 8
Garfield st n.w.-Refined home. large
IN" twin beds; excellent meals (optionaD.
Adams $3.50. 03s
Evening star., 1939-07-23

! EXQUISITE NEW. 3 BEDRMS LARGE
| liv. and dining rooms: ultra-modern kit
and bath. 2l2@ Tunlaw I'd. Key at 3515
st. NV
Evening star., 1939-07-23

1467 CHAPLIN ST. N.W.-Very desirable
room for gentleman; semi-private bath. ga
rage: cool and quiet adjoining Meridian
Park: S25 month
Evening star., 1939-07-23

PA 18th PL. NE ROOMS. KITCHEN
bath: heat. gas elec. ice box incl
Evening star., 1939-07-23

l113 MT. OLIVET RD. Ne RMS,
kitchen. dinette. bath. porch; automatic
heat: 81 80 Omen
Evening star., 1939-07-23

COLUMBIA HOTEL. 2l25 G st NV
Clean single and double rms. hot and cold
runnlng water. showers, twin beds, S6 and
81 Wkly Monthly rates
Evening star., 1939-07-23

POTOMAC HEIGHTS RMS KIT,
bath, hall. porch, private entrance: M
cars. bus; gentiles. Call Woodley 1894
| DOWNTOWN-5l4 9TH ST NW@2nf
mr.. front, rms, kitchen and bath.
| newly dec See Mt
Evening star., 1939-09-20
PenWOmen Honor
Two at Luncheon

Mrs. Franklin Miller, former ma
tional president of the League of
American Penwomen, and Mrs.
Frank H. Waldo, president of the
Bismarck, N. Oak, League of Amer
lean Penwomen, were honor guests
at luncheon given by Washington
members of the League of American
Penwomen in the Shoreham Hotel
yesterday.
Among the women present at the
luncheon were Mrs. E. Richard
Gasch, Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham,
Mrs. Faber Stevenson, Mrs. Theo-
dore Tiller, Mrs Ernest H. Daniel.
Mrs. William w. Scott, Mrs. Charles
c. Tyler, Mrs. P. S. Clancy, Mrs. Oil
yer James, Mrs. D. E. Bolton. Mrs.
Nell V. Smith, Mrs. Walter Reed.
Mrs. Alden H. Emery, Mrs. Arthur
j. Seaton, Mrs. Joe Pittle, Mrs. Philip
J. Steyle, Mrs. H. Lyle Campbell and
Mrs. Charles L. Chambers.
Evening star., 1939-09-20
Beta Sigma Omicron

Mrs. Robert M. De Shazo, 2O17
Nineteenth street NV, will enter
tain members of Beta Sigma Omi-
cron National Sorority at their first
meeting of the season at 8 pm. to-
morrow. Miss Elizabeth Mann will
be the co-hostess.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
The Bear Walks Aouin

One of the post-Munich mysteries
in Europe has been the apparent
impotency of Soviet Russia, as far
as major moves on the interna-
tional chessboard are concerned.
Moscow's inactivity even gave rise to
suggestions that there was deal be-
tween Hitler and Stain, either ac-
complished or in contemplation
whereby the U. S. s. r. in some form
or other would align itself with the
Berlin Rome axis. Reports of this
sort persisted even in the face of the
Fuehrer's insistence, as lately as his
Reichstag address of January 80,
that the German-Italian-Ja
anti i-Comintern pact remains the
Alpha and Omega of Nazi policy.
From Moscow there now comes an
ostensible explanation of the U. S. S.
RS supposed indifference toward
the remapping Of Europe. It is stated
that the Soviet has approached the
powers bordering the Black Sea-
Turkey, Rumania, Bulgaria and
Greece-with a view to formation of
a quintuple bloc to thwart Germany,s
Drang mach Osten. Stain and Lit
vinof are credited with having
evolved such a grouping, to compen-
safe Russia for the collapse Of the
collective security structure on which
latter-day Red foreign policy has
Evening star., 1939-02-13
Firemen

Firemen are municipal employees
with special duties and privileges,
among the privileges being that of
parking at a fire plug without getting
a ticket, and the principal duty that
OF going to blazes every time any one
tells them to. Firemen, like wood
chucks, have an extra hole in the
floor of their dwelling, down which
they can dart in case of alarm. In
all weather and under all conditions,
the unfortunate fireman must Jump
to the call Of duty, no matter how
painful. One of the saddest cases
on record is that of South Carolina
fireman who was compelled to dash
of to the burning home of Repub-
lican and abandon four aces which he
had obtained before the draw.
However, once in blue moon fire.
men get real break. Take the case
of the Meadville (Pennsylvania) Fire
Department. The other day they re-
ceived a phone call. who's winning
the checker game?" inquired a voice.
Sorry to trouble you, but we'll need
your help soon on fire. To save you
bother, we're bringing it to you" In
due time this was done. The fire was
in box car, which was run into
Meadville and shifted to a siding
where the fire laddies could get at it
easily. After the party, the depart
ment unanimously voted the railroad
medal for the outstanding trans
portation feat of the year-that of
delivering in good order a shipment
of flames to its logical consignee, all
charges prepaid.
Evening star., 1939-02-13
North Carolinian Commends
Criticism of Reynolds.

Cr1tlclSm OF Reynolds.
To the Editor OF The Star:
note in the Greensboro Daily News
this date Washington dispatch, which
inclose, saying that you published an
article about Senator Reynolds which q
special committee of the North Carolina
Democratic Club Of Washington, in Q
resolution presented to you on the 9Th
instant, said reflects on the intelligence
of the electorate of North Carolina"
which, the resolution says, "sent Sena-
tor Reynolds to Washington-by the
largest majority ever accorded q candi-
date" etc. Would you be so kind as to
send me copy Of the article you pub
Ished? If electing such Z man to the
Senate does not reflect, ETC., would like
to know what would. His remarks about
the visit of the King and Queen, that
they were coming to curry favor, etc.,
were about as asinine and iIl-bred as
can be imagined. When I saw that to
say nothing Of his other vaporings, I was
reminded of what Joseph Choate said
about Croker, who once made a speech,
something he had the sense to do rarely.
Choate said 1t reminded him of Baalam's
ass. Before he spoke, he was thought by
sensible people to be Just an ordinary
ass; after his speech it was seen that he
was the most extraordinary ass in exist
ence. r. w. THOMAS
Asheville, N. c.
, February 8.