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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

"It happens to be our times ex- actlyl Dictators. Julius Ceasar was the first dictator, and why can't they remember what hap pened to him and to the empire he built up?"
 She was half way to the door. Linda" he called. Don't bother about the book" His wise old eyes probed into hers. T may be sick, but I'm not blind yet. Something's the matter with you. You've lost your bloom. You're not happy" Her hands curled into tight fists. She had an insistent impulse to put her head on his shoulder, to blurt out the truth. But she couldn't do 1t. His daughter in love with a naval pilot! After what he had just said.
 Bravely, without shrinking from those loving eyes, she lied to her father for the first time in her life. I've been worrying about you, Daddy. I couldn't bear 1t if if"
 My, my, myl" came Miss Rourke's cheerful, strident tones You're the popular one, Linda Storm! First you get an airmail letter and now look-a telegram" She tramped into the room on her sensible, broad white oxfords and handed Linda the yellow en- velope with little flourish. "If didn't know you had a perfectly good man waiting, I'd think 1t was beau, rushing you"
 "Telegram?" Daddy was asking swiftly.
 Linda bit her lip. "It's from Marcia. She sends wires at the slightest excuse"
 Deliberately, she ripped the en- velope open. She read one word the signature. JIMMY. Sht crumped the thing up in the palm of her hand. "Yes, that's all. She's remembered something she left out of her letter."
 Daddy settled back among the pillows. Miss Rourke hustled ur to the small table where the bot. ties and thermometer stood. "Get out of here. We'll be busy, miss"
 Safe behind her own locked door Linda smoothed out Jimmy wire again. It had been sent iron Washington, D. c. It said, FLYING TO QUEENSVILLE TOMORROW MUST SEE YOU. WILL BE LEAV. ING TUESDAY TO REPORT FOF DUTY ABOARD RANGER. LOVE.
 She could piece the story to. gether now. He had left iron Pensacola for Washington. He hae reached someone in authority anc gotten what he wanted. But how had he gone over Captain King. head? It must have taken a world of lying. But she had been forced to lie, too.
 The thought of him here in Queensville tomorrow, on the day when he was to have become Marcia's husband, set Linda's blood to tingling. Marcia was so fine and straightforward and trusting. Sure- ly, no girl had ever betrayed friend as basely as she was betraying Mar cia! She must wire Jimmy right away. DON'T COME" But she didn't know exactly where in Wash- ington he was Her hands fell use- lessly to her side.
 Miss Storm" that was Rourke again.
 "Yes?"
 "1 heard the doorbell"
 Linda ran downstairs. She re- l memhered helatedlv that George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
CHAPTER X

There was more to Marcia's let ter, but Linda's eyes stopped reading at the line which said, Jimmy was ordered to sea Wednesday" For she xnew, as surely as if Jimmy himself were standing here telling her, that this unexpected transfer was something he had somehow engin- eered himself.
 Now that the wedding was to be postponed = now that 1t wasn't over between herself and him. happiness and hope flooded her for an instant. But Daddy! They could do nothing, she and Jimmy, until Daddy was well. And even then = Jimmy's work stood be- tween them, concrete wall.
 If he'd resign from the Navy. If he'd fit himself for some other career She couldn't ask that.
 When she entered her fathers room for the usual morning news paper reading, she told him casu- ally, Daddy, Marcias wedding has been postponed after all. Her f-fiance was ordered to sea"
 What does that mean-another mysterious naval order to parade the fleet in front of some foreign country's nose?"
 "Oh, no, Daddy. This" But how could she say this was some- thing special, without significance at all, except to Linda Storm?
 She picked up the papers. Bad news again, I'm afraid. Hitler"
 "Oh, stop!" He rubbed his fore head. "Hitlerl l get so tired of hearing that name. A stupid, tor tured egomaniac, driving world to ruin! I get so tired of whole nations composed of dolts and fools. Brutality dressed up in propaganda is still brutality. Why are they so blind?"
 Nov, Daddy" she warned. "You. don't want your blood pres- sure going up, do you?"
 Tt may as well go up and kill me-" he bit of savagely. "If I live, I'll be bombed some day. Not much sense in postponing the agony. Linda, my dear, there's only one thing have to be profoundly grateful for and that is, if war comes, your husband will have sense enough to stick to his own war-the only glorious war there is."
 Her heart turned over. Her hus- band. He meant George. She said hastily, I'll run down and get you Bakers Tiberius Ceasar. That always takes your mind of our times"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
PITCHFORD CALLED HISTORIC

Canton, Pa. (UP)--Mrs. William Rice is the owner of steel pitch fork said to have been used by a Revolutionary soldier during the Boston Tea Party in ITS. It was owned by John Kneeland, who took part in the tax protest action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

Toledo, O. (UP)-Thirty pupils in the sixth grade at Washington school have turned from blowing soap bubbles to building castles. In their study of medieval architecture, they carved from soap a reproduc- ton of @ castle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07

Answers on Back Page)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-07
CAST OF CHARACTERS

LINDA STORM - Fell In love
 with her best friends fiance. MARCIA KING = Navy girl,
 loved Q flyer.
 JIMMY COOPER - Navy flying
 instructor at Pensacola. GEORGE CAMERON - Linda's
 flance.
 Yesterday: Linda arrives home to find her father still alive. She does not tell him she is not go- ing to marry George. Marcia writes that her wedding has been postponed, Jimmy has been or dered to sea.
Evening star., 1939-05-01
Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES

David Bruce Burnstone, Merwin D. Maier.
Oswald Jacoby, Howard Schenken,
worlds leading team-of -four inventors
OF the system that has beaten every
other system in existence)
Evening star., 1939-05-01
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

AS we look about us, in this spring
season, we may see flowers and
other beauties of Nature; and for
our power of sight, we can thank
our eyes.
The human eye is a wondrous
thing. Light waves pass through
the eye. until they strike the ret
ina" They a message goes to the
brain by way Of the optic nerve,
and quickly we know what we see.
A person can see things with only
one eye, but he cannot Judge dis
tance or place so well unless he has
two. Each eye sees thing just a
little differently than the other
The pictures" enter different optic
nerves and combine in the brain to
form single view
The colored part of the eye is
known as the "iris." 1t is circular
and contains small muscles. A per-
son with blue eyes has dark pig
ment at the back of the iris of each
eye, but that seems to be the only
coloring in blue eyes. Brown eyes
and hazel eyes have coloring at the
back OF the iris and coloring also
goes on the little muscles of the
iris.
The iris muscles act in their own
way. When light is bright, they pull
Evening star., 1939-05-01
BY Fontuine Fox

The bidding:
You. Schenken. Maier. Jacob y
~ Pass IA Pass
CD
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow
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Evening star., 1939-05-01
The Human Eve

-Iue nuEnun Eye
opening. We may see dimly in what
we call "the dark" but there must
be some bit of Hght-say starlight
to make it possible to see. Neither
a man, nor an owl, nor cat could
see anything If there were absolutely
no light.
Behind the outside part of the eye
is ball, usually about / inch in
diameter. 1t contains a clear "jelly-
like" substance, which lets light
through as easily as would clear
glass. Around this jelly and lining
the inside of the eyeball, is the coat
ing known as the retina.
At the place where the retina
joins the optic nerve is the so-called
blind spot" of the eye. I plan to
tell a few things about the blind
spot in our next Saturday talk.
tFor general interest section Of your
scrapbook)
"Cities Of Europe" may be had
by sending a Scent stamped, re-
turn envelope to me in care Of
The Evening Star.
T~e& nad
Tomorrow: The sense OF hearin1.
Evening star., 1939-05-01
When in Doubt-Puss

East, Dealer.
Neither side vulnerable.
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The bidding:
East. South. West. North
IA ~ "a ~
a Pass Pass 81
Dbl. Pass Pass Pass
Evening star., 1939-05-01


many players have a pernicious
habit. When their opponents arrive
at game contract they do one of
two things-either double or con-
tinue bidding and take a penalty.
Row it is all right to double your
opponents If you are fairly certain
Of setting them; it is equally proper
to incur reasonable penalty if you
are quite certain that the opponents
can make their game. But there are
many hands (such as todays) where
there is fair chance of setting the
opponents, when it is entirely in
correct either to double and possibly
give them some extra points, or to
make a sacrifice bid, which will
surely be doubled and penalized.
Place yourself in Norths position,
the opponents haying arrived at four
spades. While your hand offers
fairly good offensive possibilities
you do not know whether or not you
can defeat four spades. However
your partner has failed to rebid
Thus you can be pretty certain that
you cannot make five hearts. Ac-
oordingly one of the finest bids in
bridge-the pass-is indicated.
On this hand South was set 300
points at five hearts, whereas East
and West would have been set so
points at four spades-the entire
swing being just about the value of
the game.
II ~ u
You were David Bruce Burnstone's s
partner Saturday and held:
AKJX
~AQx
xxx
j. AKJx
The bidding:
Maier. Burnstone. Jacoby. You
Pass Pass Pass CD
AnSwer-Your correct bid Is one
club. Your hand is too strong for
one no-trump (you might easily
miss game). Conversely, you are
not strong enough to bid two no.
trump (partner would raise two no.
trump with very few values, where
upon you would be set.
Score 100 per cent for one club
so per cent for two no-trump, 40 pei
cent for one no-trump, nothing fol-
any other bid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
CITY UNDER FIRE
 IN SHAM BATTLE
State Armory Levelled' By Artillery; Inspecting
 Officers Impressed

Enemy artillery fire besieged Waterbury last night, reducing the State Armory to heap of dust in e few moments, leaving several dead" among guardsmen of Com- pany G. as the Medical detach- ment, i02nd Reg, o. N. G., staged e sham battle as part of its annual federal inspection before Colonel L, Dale, U. s. A. DOL. and c host of medical department and regimental officers.
 Inspecting officers were particu- larly impressed with a fully equipped field aid station, quickly brought on the scene. A detail of enlisted men from Go. c. assumed the roles of "killed and wounded while the medical unit moved onto the floor, diagnosed wounds, admin istered field aid. and prepared vic- tins for transport to the field sta- ton by stretcher bearers.
 Major Joseph A. Ciminera, com manding the detachment, was host to the inspector and staff which included Colonel Charles W. Con- fort, Jr., surgeon general of the 43d division and commander of the li8th Medical regiment: Lieuten- ant Colonel Harry Maynard and Major B. A. O'Hara, staff officers
 Other officers taking part in the inspection were: Captain Harry Began, Captain William Kennedy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
SEVEN MEN HELD TN STRIKE FEUD
Continuance of Cases Un. til Friday Morning
 Agreed Upon Today

Trial of seven striking truckers on charges of assault and breach oi the peace was continued today in city court until Friday by Judge Ed ward MaSoolo on agreement oi Prosecutor Prank T. Healey.
 The seven men, accused of impll- cation in the beating of two non- union employees of Lewis Bros. Co.,, wholesale produce dealers, have been at liberty under Si,000 bonds for nearly than c month.
 They are accused of beating Rieh- ard Granger and John 9teinman, Q truck driver and helper, during the early part of the strike called by the Truck Drivers and Helpers union in demand for increased wag- es and the closed shop"
 Although the employers maintain that most of the original 7b strikers are back at work, the union cons tends that the strike Is still in force Those who will face charges Friday are; Joseph Palmento, 29 of 70 Ward street; Joseph Barra. 24, of 83 River street; Orlando Petruc- ei. 20, of % Ia Meadow street 1; Patsy Sylvester, g, of i24 Savings street; Anthony Barra, 22, Of a Cottage place, John Azzara, of Il High street; and Joseph Carey, 30, Of b7 Bronx avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Number Of Patients
 Treated Shows Big
 Increase Over 1887
Rev. Francis M OShea Chosen Vice.President at An. nual Meeting of Corporation Yesterday; Father
 Valdambrini Chosen Director

elected Q member of the board of directors. Bishop Maurice r. Mc- Auliffe Is president. The other direc- tors are: John L. 0affney, Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, Henry quinn, Wil- liam 8. Jones, John II. 0oss, Michael J. Noonan, Msgr. Thomas s. Duggan and Terence ?. Carmody. The annual report reveals i,2i4 births at the hospital during the year, Q considerable increase over 1887, when o83 children were born. The number of deaths was less dur ing l9Se-S0i, as compared with Si6 in 1887.
 During the year more than rr per cent of the patients either received treatment without cost to them or paid only ia part. There war S5,b per cent full pay patients, 44:b per cent who paid ia part, and 2c per cent who were treated free of charge.
 64,476 Tests
 The average patient at the hos- pital during 1888 remained for 8.4 days. There were 64,476 laboratory tests made for patients during the year, while 3,ie6 laboratory tests were made for out-patients. x-ray examinations totalled 4,26i and D. day treatment amounted to i,082.
 The cost per patient per day, in- cluding new born babies, was S.44. Excluding new born, tEe daily cost was s400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
1214 Births Recorded At St. Marys Hospital In 193S
COSTS REM|TTED
 JAIL TERM ENDS
Fein Haider to Regain Lib. erty on Washingt0n's
 Birthday

Fein Halder, alias fFaydon, con. victed of Q statutory charge, will wind up year of his sentence Feb- ruary a after which he will be re- leased from New Haven county jail under terms of an order signed yes- terday by Judge Ernest A. inglis in superior court. Costs of ei28.6b will be remitted under the order. A
 Papers for dissolution of Lindens Realty company of this city and those covering substitution of . $500 bond for 0 lien held by Louis Sper- ling on Mt, Vernon avenue property owned by Hugo 0uastaferri The corporation closed it's books January 90 without debtors or creditors and Q cash inventory of $6,0e0.2i.
 The Waterbury Trust company, acting as receiver, called for bids yesterday for the sale of assets of the defunct Sanditz and Traurig company bank. The bids win be re- ceived up to February f7 on all as- sets of the firm with the exception of stock in the Scovill Manufactur- ing company and c note and cash held by the receiver,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
American Legion

George Karnofsky, commander of the post, and Miss Mabel Casey, president of the auxiliary, presid- ed at the first joint meeting of Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, and its auxiliary last night at hte legion home on Holmes avenue.
 It was announced that the Sons of Legion, awaiting a national charter. already have 30 members. The youngest is the 22-month old son of Past Commander Wallace J. Inglis. Charles Melville has pre- sented 10 checker boards to the Sons of the Legion and the boys were recently instructed by an ex- per player. The sons will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2l.
 Commander Karnofsky an- nounced that responses to appeals for clothing for needy veterans had been good, but still more is needed.
 Both the Legion and Its auxil- iary will be represented at a Eeet- ing of the district organizations in Wallngford.
 Resolutions were passed with regard to the death of Walter Hart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
MEASLES CASES
 ON WAIVE HERE
Only Sixteen Are Reported Here During Past Week;
 Hartford Gains

Measles continued in epidemic in- cidence in Hartford last week but only 10 cases were reported in Wa terbury during that time and nine cases have been reported so far this week, according to pr, Edward J Godfrey, city health officer,
 Hartford reported 276 of the scr cases Of measles noted by the state health department last week, North Canaan reported 3i cases; New Hartford i2; Cheshire, i3; New Haven. 28, ThemaSton, i8 Wood-i bury and southbury,0 each,
 While lobar pneumonia was slightly more prevalent in the state last week, no cases were reported in Waterbury, but one case of diph- theria was reported here, the only one in the state, although 5 carriers of the disease were noted ct Bridge port.
 Waterbury reported 2 cases of scarlet fever with Bristol reporting 3i cases of the ailment; there were five cases of whooping cough in this city. with Hartford reporting IS, New Britain, ib, New Haven 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
STOLE POTATOES
 POLICE ALLECE
Railroad Hill Street Man Charged With Breaking
 and Entering

The case of Joseph Smith, 70, of v Railroad Hill street, charged with breaking and entering, was con- tinued until Saturday by Judge Ed ward Mascolo today in city court Smith was arrested by Detective Lieutenants Matthew J. Balanda and John Calvin yesterday and ac- cused of taking potatoes from Q cellar on Railroad Hill street.
 Other cases continued were Ed ward Pills, q, of Falls avenue, Oak vile, statutory charge, Saturday; Richard Crump, 24, colored, of l75 Bishop street, statutory charge, a week from Saturday.
 Milton Scholl, 25, of lbi High street, Thomaston, failure to grant right of way, Motor. Patrolman John Mcdonnell, Monday; Arthur g.. Vogel, i5i Fremont street, Hartford, reckless driving, Motor Patrolman Harry aMrtin, Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
Stokes Auxiliary

Members of the auxiliary or Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion, held an enthusiastic as we'll as a largely attended meet ingfi last evening at their quar- ters on Bank street. Committee reports were read on the coming Valentine day party and the anni- versary banquet, which Is sched- uled for March I7th. Following the meeting at which Mrs. Anna Ma tusavage, president, presided, a so- cial session was held. Mrs. Nellie Josephson entertained with. vocal selections and members present enjoyed novelty games.
 The auxiliary will be represented at the coming silver jubilee party of Lieutenant Shea auxiliary, Vet erans of Foreign Wars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08

Mir. and Mrs. Russell 0. Atherton of 74 Essex avenue will open their home this evening, for Q card party, for the benefit of the Fairmount Community club, in preparation of the Clubs annual birthday dinner, which will take place during the first week of March, A great va riety of games will Do played to- night, for which prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be be served, during the course of the evening.
 Ann Byrnes, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Hyrnes of Pembroke avenue, was guest of honor ct e party given at her home Saturday afternoon, in observance of her sixth birthday. Those present were; Joyce Bryant, George Caldwell, Jr, Norma Lawson, Nancy Lawson, Ma rion Paul, Rita Paul, Patricia Lally, Shirley Truelove and Barbara Hol- land. Games were played and sev- eral songs were rendered by Joyce Bryant, which added greatly to the afternoons pleasure. A luncheon was served, at which time the table was decorated with pink and blue favors and streamers. ..-.
 John MeMahon of i03 Yale street, Is seriously Ill ct his home with pneumonia.
 At the monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of St. Michael's church, held Monday night, at the home of the president, Mrs. Leon- ard daugler, on Perkins avenue, plans were made to hold Q card party, Friday afternoon, 2 o'clock, at the Parish hall, for members and their friends. Members of the com mittee to be in charge are-Mrs, Daniel Sullivan, chairlady, Mrs, James MeAree and Mrs. John Brenneis. The meeting Monday night was well attended, and sey- eral new members were present.
 Rev. Alson J. Smith was the guest speaker at the regular meeting Of the Everymans Bible Glass held Sunday morning, ct the Grace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
THRILLING PLAY STARTS TOMORROW
Civic Theater Offers 'Dou. ble Door After New
 York Run

Tho Civic Theatre Is presenting the thrilling play, Double Door," tomorrow night, Friday and Satur- day nights at the Women's Club auditorium. James Furness is direet- ing the production, This play had . good New York run and will catch the fancy of those who like the mys- tery type play,
 Double Door" has Q cast of four teen players, almost thirteen but for Rallies tby himselD. Those who will be in the lineup for the three pro. ductions are: Eleanor Bronson and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08


 pared with e,4e0 In 1887. The daily average number of patients at the institution was 208, The highest number was 268, while the lowest was i30. Several days during the summer the number hovered around 250, taxing the hospitals capacity
 Father 0'Shea Chosen
 Rev. Francis M, O'Shea, per- manent rector of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, was yester. day elected viee-president of tho hospital corporation, This is the first term Father oShea served as ar officer of tho institution, Rev Joseph J. Valdambrini, pastor Of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-08
|CHORISTERS IN
 ANNUAL CONCERT
Excellent Program Is Ar. ranged for Popular Event
 at Hotel Elton

Tho second annual concert of the Waterbury Choristers will be held on Thursday evening at the Eltor Ball room. The group is under the direction of Mrs. susanne Fox Dru. fa, Following the concert dancing wil be enjoyed with music being furnished by Adeleae Russell or chestra.
 During the evening the follow ing soloists will Do heard on the well arranged program which hsa been scheduled:
 Mrs. Joseph Neill, Mrs. George Whalen, Mrs. Susanne r. Drufa Miss Mary Boyles, Marcel Doucette John McLelland.
 Quartet members include soloists Mrs. Edna Bassett, Mrs. John Burns Mrs. George Cashman, Mrs. Joseph Cavanaugh, Mrs. Pelletier, Miss Theresa Krivinskas, Edward oil. bert, Clement Bowling, John Kel- ley,
 Members of Chorus: Mary Baker Mary Boyles, Mabel Burns, Mrs Edna Bassett, Mrs. Joseph Cava- naugh, Jean Cashman, Mrs, George Cashman, Mrs. John Burns, Flor ence Dillane, Eileen Kelley, Irene Luschenat, Grace Morrissey, Mrs Joseph Neill, Mrs. George Whalen Doris Tenant, Marie Salinardi, Mrs Charles Pelletier, Milda Makare. vich, Evelyn Makarevich, Myrtle Makarevich, Myrtle Norton, Ther. esq Krivinskas, Edith Thomas, Mar eel Doucette, John McLelland, Ed ward Gilbert, Clement Bowling Ralph Shove, John Kelley, Carl dustavson, John Collins, Robert Lysatt, Sterling Peck,
 Program Connecticut State Federation Song
 Mixed Chorus Ole Aunt Mandy's Chile ,,,,.,,. Adam Geibel
 Mems Chorus solo-Dedeeation ,,,,,,,,,., Franz Forgotten ,,.,. Ernest CowleS
 Marcel Doucette Lost Chord Arthur Sullivan
 Mixed Chorus
 (Organ Accompaniment Carmena
 ouartette Solo-"Because
 Mrs. George Whalen
 tOrgan Accompaniment Harn1NP'R nau0htArQ ..... Traditional English Tune
 Mixed Chorus Go Lovely Flower
 Ladies Chorus Solo-A Heart That is Free ,.,, Alfred c. Robyn
 Mrs. Joseph Neill Instrumental Selections Trio Imperial-Mrs. Adelene Rus- sell, Miss Brone Rasims, Miss Betty Evans
 solo--Pace, Pace tForza Del Des- tino) ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Verdi
 susanne Fox Drufa Pilgrims Chorus (Tannhauser) ..,..p,.,,,.,u,R Richard Wagner
 Mixed Chorus
 (Organ Accompaniment Tn the Luxemborg Gardens .,.,., .u. Kathleen Lockhart Manning
 Quartette Solo
 John McLelland Winter Lullaby ., ',,,,,, DeKoven
 Mixed Chorus Swing Along Alo Richard Kountz
 Mems Chorus Solo-Blue Danube Waltz Strauss
 Miss Mary Boyles Solo-a Star Vicino ,..,,,,..,R Rosa
 b When I Have Sung My
 Songs ,, Ernest Charles
 Marcel Doucette Taps .,.,,,,,,, Pasternack- -Reigger
 Mems Chorus Perfect Day ., Carrie Jacobs Bond Quartette and Chorus