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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Skunk Guarded Bird

Skunk Guarded Bird A retreat with honor was staged by Bob Sanders employe of the ten- his making department of the U. s. Rubber company footwear plant here, according to an article in the issue of 'Nauganotes" company pa- per, published today.
 Sanders was hunting in this vi- cinity recently and shot pheasant, the bird falling into nearby bushes. Bob parted the bushes to retrieve the bird, but quickly retreated. A skunk was standing guard over the bird. Bob chose the path of dis erection rather than that of valor and took to other hunting sections without delay, the paper reports. A new club has been formed by some employees of the company and the members are trying to pick a name for 1t. The members include: Mary De Crisante, Ann De Crisante, Carmel Perazelli. Mae Barley, Dor= othy Della Bella, Marion Lutz, Emellne Contois, Dorth Tetreault, Ann and Olga Aruck and Mary Jan- itiss.
 The Gum Cutting department will hold its second annual Christmas party at Linden park hall on De- cember IS. There will be entertain ment, a dinenr and dancing. Hus- bands and dives and sweethearts of the single men can attend. Richard P. Calhoon is editor of the Nauganotes, Robert E. Lowell is associate editor, c. E. Teal is de- partment news editor. and A. Mac Donald has charge of the women's page.
 HonOred at Shower A surprise shower was held re- gently at the Millville library for Miss Martha Petereit of Aetna street, who will wed Joseph Mikul- skis of Waterbury on November 30 About 30 guests attended the shower
 Card Tourney The local aerie of Eagles will play the Ansonia aerie team in the dis trict 9 card tournament. The open- ing game will be played tomorrow in AIisonia. It was originally sched- uled to take place here. Curt Natusch is chairman of the ocal committee and asks members who will play to be at the aerie rooms at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow Transportation will be provided. : 1 John Tucker of Naugatuck is chairman of the district 2. tourney committee, which is sponsoring the affair for aeries in the Naugatuck valley.
 Plans will be made for a class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Annual Y Meeting

The annual meeting of the Nau- gatuck Y will be held in the associa- ton building next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, it was anonunced this morning by Secretary George War ner.
 Reports on the finances and ac- tivities of the association will be given and four directors will be chosen to fill the places of those whose terms expire this year, namely 0. L. Berger, F. W. Eaton, Fred- erick Zonino and Lewis A. Dibble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

Atty. and Mrs. Claremont I. Tolles of Fairview avenue will leave to- morrow for Melrose, Fla, where they
 will spend several months at their
 winter home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
TO Elect Tonight

Election of officers of the auxiliary of the Naugatuck division, Ancient Order of Hibernians will take place at meeting tonight at o'clock in Hibernian hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

gate-keeper; Mrs. Mabel Campbell of Bethlehem, ceres; Miss Ida Ingersoll of Oxford, pomona; Mrs. Marie Price of Naugatuck, flora; Mrs. Florence German of Waterbury, as- sistant steward: Frank Convard of Bethlehem, member of the executive committee for three years.
 MT Bona succeeds MT. Coward as master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Local Man Esonorea


 John Bona of Naugatuck, mem Der of the Beacon Valley Grange, |was elected master of the Excel bior Pomona grange at.a meeting in Oxford last night. About 110 att |;ended. Other Naugatuck residents |were among those elected to of- iice.
 The other new officers are: Ken. neth Norton of Wolcott, overseer, Mrs. Mae Miller of Naugatuck, lec- Iurer: Merwin Sterry, of Middlebury. Steward: Lawrence Peck of Oxford, assistant steward: Mrs. Sarah Ishaim pf Woodbury, chaplain; Mrs Mary R. Clark of Beacon Falls, treasurer; Mrs. Mabel Patchett of Waterbury, becretary: Carl Garfield of Prospect,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Sells Propertx

Augusta Dinkle has sold to Edward
 F. and Mary c. Mason house and
 |ot on Highland avenue, according 10 a warranty deed filed yesterday lt the office of Town Clerk Ray |honA J. St. John.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

initiation within Q month at the meeting tonight of the membership committee of the Naugatuck aerie. John Garland is chairman of this group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

entertained by Mrs. Arthur Dubuc Monday night at her home here. At tending were: Miss Rose Brenier and Miss Mary Delyano of Beacon Falls, Mrs. Harold Woodfield, IT, Mrs. John Weber, Mrs. Michael Wargo, Mrs. Jake Mariana, Miss Grace Woodfleld, Mrs. Walter A. Norwash and Mrs. Frank Luskay, all of Nau- gatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
HENNERY ENTRY

Mickey Rooney entered three of his prize barred rock chickens in the Los Angeles County Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Meet Tonight

The New Haven County Sports mems club will meet tonight in the local court room with the Nauga- tuck Fish and Game association as hosts. This session had originally been scheduled for Nov. g.
 The local association will hold its annual fox hunt at Camp Arrow, Lake Quassapaug, Dec. 16. James Baker heads the committee in charge.
 The annual turkey shot of the Naugatuck club will take place ,at the club grounds in Straitsville on Nov. 26. James Montanari is chair4 man of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
File Intentions

James Robert Brooks and Eliza beth Marie Connell, both of Wood- bridge road, Seymour, have filed marriage intentions at the office of Town Clerk St. John here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
TaIIss nn FirIn

Herbert M. Billings, official of the Peter Paul, Inc, was the speaker at the Rotary club meeting yester- day in Halls restaurant and told of the growth of the Peter Paul firm here and in the other places. It is a proof that this country is still the land of promise, he said.
 Harry Wintsch, new member was introduced by Harold R. Perry John Schmuck reported 37 members and their Rotarians plan to attend the charter night of the Cheshire club at Waverly Inn Dec. 5. All res-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
THE MARCH OF SCIENCE

Hyattville, wyo. (UP) = Peo- pie who have complained for years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Going to Florida

ervations must be made before Nov.
 25.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

HappyLGo- 2 lucky Club The Happy Go iLucky club was
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13

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day earlier for the informal meet
ing with MIN.
Other Washington developments:
The State Department made pub
lie telegram fran Ambassador
Anthony Biddle, Jr., in Poland, that
German air forces were taking ad-
vantage of every opportunity with
out regard to the danger to the
civilian population which may be
involved"
The telegram, dated September
s, added: "It is also evident that the
German bombers are releasing the
bombs they carry, even when they
are in doubt as to the identity of
their objectives.'
President Roosevelt appeared
confident of majority support with
in the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee for some form of his
proposal to permit the sale of arms
to belligerent nations. In letter
to an unnamed constituent, Senator
Van Nuys, Democrat, Indiana, an
nounced he would support 'cash
and carry" plan for arms sales if it
we're properly safeguarded.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
Rivers Talks Rail
Rates With Hoey
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Continued From Page One)
to secure and insure thorough coor-
dination of effort throughout the
South in Dixie's fight for removal
of freight rate differentials.
Governor Rivers is chairman OF the
Conference of Southern Governors
and is primarily interested in the
rate battle because of that position.
Governor Hoey is a member OF the
committee of southern governors
charged with prosecuting the class
rate case before the Interstate Com
merce Commission. Governor Rivers
is not a member of that committee.
No date has been set for opening
of |. c.. c. hearings on the class rate
case and so far efforts in prepara-
ton of the hearing have been go
ing forward in each state separate
ly and Independently of efforts in the
others. Data are being assembled and
telling points of argument are being
prepared and rehearsed; but Cover
nor Rivers present trip is for the
purpose of coordinating all these ef-
forts so that the entire southern case
will be presented to the |. G.. c. as
whole and not as conglomerate
of separate and distinct angles.
The class rate case is regarded as
even more important TO the South
than is the commodity rate case
which the l. c. c. now has under
consideration after having held hear
ings in many sections. The CLASS rate
matter is all embracing and if the
desired reductions are made in if.
rates on commodities will automa-
tically come down according to the
classes wherein they fall.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
War Is Bringing Upturn
In Some U.s.. Industries

New York. Sept. 13.-(AP)-War
in Europe is bringing a pronounced
,1pturn throughout the United States
in military and private industries,
especially those which may be con-
verted to wartime purposes, sur
vey showed today.
The 100000, ,000-a-year aviation
manufacturing industry was report
ed authoritatively to be leading for
absolute maximum producuon soon.
The governments Siy arSenalS. al
though still on an eight-hour cay,
employ $4,000 900 more than
last year.
Steel. chemicals, railroads and a
dozen other industries which have
sealed government orders for open
inc in emergency reported Increased
employment and activity.
inventories Low.
Financial authorities attribute
considerable part OF tins upturn 10
replenishment of inventories III eX-
pectatiOn of the usual higher war
time prices. and to the expectation
that the importation OF important
commodities such as textiles may be
reduced.
The Glenn Martin Airplane COM
pany in Baltimore has taken on A.
600 employees in the last three months
in the process of turning out Sl5.-
9O5 600 worth of bomberS fr4 the
government and 215 bombers for
France. the shipment OF which IS now
prevented by United States neu-
trality.
The Bethlehem steel plant al Spar
rows Point, Md, which has been
making steel and high-speed tank
ships. has increased the working
hours of 10000 employees.
Anticipate Gains.
The Monsanto Chemical company
in ST. Louis, one of the largest. While
not expecting increased production
for munitions unless the require
ments of the United States govern
ment demand" is anticipating IN
creased domestic and foreign busi-
ness because of the shutting OFF OF
European chemical sources.
Heavy-industry plants around Mil
waukee report recent increases in
orders for such military goods as
navy cranes, Gun mounts, and car
riages, motors, machine tools and
lighting equipment; one plant has
been asked to bid for the manuIac-
ture of tanks.
Looking forward 70 wartime
freight increases, the Louisville and
Nashville rail. DAD Yesterday boosted
its employment % PEI cent to $500
men.
ArSenalS Busy.
The EdgeWood, Md, arsenal,
chemical warfare center, recently
added 100 to its force of 200 which
is making 100000 gas masks for an
initial protective force"
The Aberdeen, Md, army gun and
tank proving grounds has augment
ed its civilian force by secret a.
mount, and as Of last June expected
to increase It's activities $50 per cent
over last year.
The Rock Island, ILL.,, arsenal ex-
poets to take OF $50 more men to
its staff of $500 soon. In the world
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
II. G.. Motorist
Fifth Highest
In Tax Gouge
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the S;3 Walter Hotel.

Raleigh, Sept. l3.-The average
North Carolina motorists tax bur-
den was lowered slightly from 1887,
according to figures compiled by the
u. S. Bureau Of Public Roads and
the U. S. Bureau Of Internal Re-
venue.
Despite this reduction, however, he
paid more in taxes than his fellow
motorist in all other states but five.
Even this was some improvement
because in 1887 there were only two
automotive taxes per motor vehicle
exceeded those paid by Tar Heels
Besides that, the North Carolinian
paid about $3.50 more per year than
the national average; though in this
respect there was some comfort to
be derived from the fact that the
state average tax payment came
down $458, while the national aver
age was dropping only S1.58 in the
same period.
Getting down to the figures them
selves, they show that in 1887 the
average Of automotive taxes per
motor vehicle (including state and
federal taxes) in North Carolina a.
mounted to $70.57, with a drop to
$6599 in 1918. These figures compar-
ed with a national average Of $49.72
in 1887 and $4814 in 1888
The States taxes amounted to
more than five times those imposed
made up for the most part by the
gasoline gallonage tax, which is six
cents in North Carolina. Principal
item of decrease came in a reduction
in the average registration and tag
fee total, a result which followed ac-
ton of the 1887 Assembly in maxi
ing general cuts in tag prices.
Despite the reduction the average
North Carolina motor vehicle was
levied upon to the extent of S56.79
in 1888, against like taxes of $685.
in 1887
The $5679 total was made up of
$4337 in gasoline taxes and $13.42 in
other state taxes such as registration
and tag fees. This total, of course,
does not include the ad valorem tax
which is paid to the county by each
automobile owner and which a.
mounts to pretty sum In almost
every case. Only state and Federal
taxes were considered in the figures,
however.
The average federal gasoline tax
on each North Carolina motor We
hicle amounted to 1922 in 1888, while
a total of all Federal taxes came to
1920 on the average Other Federal
taxes include levies on automobile
truck chassis and bodies, parts and
accessories, tires and inner tubes.
Grand total, Federal and state,
came to $49.59 in gasoline taxes and
$65.99 for all taxes, including gas
oline
In 1887 North Carolina third from
the top, with only the automobile
owners of Louisiana and Florida pay
ing more; but in 1888, Alabama,
Arkansas and Mississippi had passed
this state also.
Figures for the six leaders for the
two years, total of state and fed
eral taxes, follows:
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13

lifted. Nobody hont thee javalina
on foot, without rifle"
That's all right. I'm green in
this country, I guess. got off my
horse to get drink back there at
a river and damn if the fool horse
didn't run away from me. I hunted
around and. found tracks where
some cows and horses had been
driven, so I followed. Gosh, mister,
Inever had no idea anybody'd think
! was an enemy, and lock me up
this way. Is it all right? Can I go
now?"
Luis Escobar didn't answer him
except to laugh loudly.
whats funny?" Shot asked.
"You are tommy. senior. You have
thee good time Lying; but three,
four my, mem they know you, Senior
Rogers. You brag muchisimo, how
you catch Luis Escobar! You leeve
at Brazee rancho, then come here!"
Escobar's laughter and geniality
had vanished in an instant, and he
arose from his chair in the vehe-
mence Of this speech. Shot knew
his bluff had failed.
"All right, kid" Shot sighed
your DEAL"
You make all thees talk about
hont thee javalina-hah!- You hont
Luis Escobar! So! You have find
heem, aqui! Now you work for
heem!"
Shot didn't answer. He knew
that it would be stupid to antagon-
lze the man. He jus. listened while
Escobar ordered the soldiers to
take Shot to the cooks to help with
the menial tasks.
There's just one point I maybe
ought to mention" Shot tried to
be casual withiit lest the anger in
him now show too much. "Iclding
an American citizen this way gets
into, uh. international business.
Escobar. Mexico City and WASH
ington. they might take up for me.
And"
a"Vamos al diablo" snapped Luis
Escobar. Get out, pronto!"
Shots first task wasn't a diff
cult one. He had to- skin a. steer
that somebody brought in for food.
1t was a JOB he had cone before
s11o on the whole he rather liked it,
for II kept his hands and feet free
and gave him an opportunity to
study l,is surroundings.
Actually meeting Luis Escobar
face to face was interesting to
Shot. Having sworn to kill or cap
tl1re9 Escobar, he naturally was
ksen to-. see the man. The tables
had thrnedj but he. at least had
part of his wish fulfilled.
TIL just lay low and pla my
hand carefully" Shot told himself.
IF showdown comes, maybe. I'll
| still get Escobar before they get
me-"
| He reasoned that he could prob.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
5TOREN ARNOLD

ably snatch pistol from. some
soldiers holster and shoot 2scobar
before they could stop him. He'd
have that much accomplished, even
though he paid with his life, as he
surely would. Maybe he could even
use the butcher knife given him to
skin and carve the steer.
He would prefer, as a matter Of
pleasure, to have little setto with
Escobar with his fists first. Esco-
bar was something Of a grandee.
as many another Mexican "gen-
eraP' has been. A man somewhat
shorter than Shot, he was several
years older, quite dark Of skin, coal
black hair-probably had lot of
Indian blood in him, Shot realized
and was rather we'll dressed in a
military uniform of no particular
heritage. Shot was unacquainted
with uniforms, but he thought Es-
cobar's looked more like a naval
officers than generals; there
were heavy gold or gilt doo-dads
on the shoulders and on the breast,
and there was shiny sword at
Escobar's side.
It'd like to get my hands on that
sword just once!" Shot unused.
Somehow that thought interested
him deeply. Escobar would prob
ably come around some time to lord
it over his captive again. Maybe at
the noon meal time. Shot could ap-
pear crestfallen, scared, then may
be edge over close and
No, that was crazy thinking.
Planning to kill a man with his
own sword. Why, there'd be eight
OR ten quick-trigger thugs near
him, Of course, and Escobar's own
hands wouldn't be tied. No, he'd
have to figure out something else.
He kept thinking of Lorena and
that further angered him. He hoped
and prayed she could take care Of
herself, especially that she'd have
sense enough to trek right on back
home. Probably she would. They'd
be plenty of bowling; then an expe-
dition, maybe even with American
soldiers from Fort Huachucha. But
Escobar would escape anyway,
having small army Of his own
and plenty Of spies. !.
It was when Shot had finished
butchering two steers and was put
to carrying fire wood that better
idea came to him. He was tending
an outdoor cook fire, splitting wood
with an axe, when bugler sound
ed what he knew to be mess call.
He figured that Escobar would
come out then to check up on him
and laugh at him some more.
Shot gripped the axe he held.
Let him come" he whispered to
himself. II won't have to snatch
his sword. An axe is better than 2
sword any day"
(To Be Continueal ~
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
Windsor Will Get War
Job With, Britain
Continued From Page One)


land IN the early morning of Decem-
per ~, 1886. The night before, in his
historic farewell broadcast from
windsor castle, he said:
1t may be some time before 1 re-
turn to my native land.''
Ihe homecoming recalled another
passage from the memorable broad
cast: If at any time in the future
1 W. can be found of Service to His
Majesty in private station, 1 shall
not fail"
Inc terse announcement did not
say what the "war appointment"
would be, but it was understood the
ouke was taking up an army COM
MISSION, probably with his old regi-
nienI, the grenadier guards, with
WIS Waicn ne served during the World
II was said no plans had leen
made yet for the duke and duchess
to visit London. ~ '
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
CHAPTER FORTY-ONE
WRITTEN FOR AND RELEASED BY
CENTRAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

SHOT ROGERS kept having to
tell himself tat patience is golden.
He looked often a. the remuda, or
glanced hungrily at saddled horses
that stood near Luis Escobar's
main tents. He .Cid himself that he
could run to one of those horses
and escape on it before any of the
outlaw band knew what was hap
pening; but he also told himself
that he was lying. The swarthy
men who called themselves soldiers
were in a measure just what they
purported to be. They could fight.
They had guns, and they could
= shoot. They would love nothing
better than the chance to kill him.
That he hadn't already been killed
was something of a miracle, he
realized. When the men first sur
prised him with challenge in .the
dark, he had offered no. resistance.
That had saved. llis.- life even
though it had inturiated him. To
nave snapped for his own pistol
and tried to fight his v,Gy clear
then would have been worse than
7 FOOLISH, for he could no. see his
enemies and tl.ey could see him. So
when they had commanded "Manos
arriba" he had obeyed-hands
high.
This morning after break asst
Shot had been brought before the
conmanoante himself. Luis Esco-
Dar had been sitting in his head
quarters tent, but had arisen and
bowed formally. grinning in sar-
casn.
"Senor" he greeted Shot. "Wal-
come to these camp Of Luis Angelito
Fernand de Messila y Escobar.n
The greeting surprised Shot
again. Even though a dozen Or
more armed orderlies and others
stood around. : and two more es-
corted him from his makeshist iail
Shot slowly smiled at the man who
now held him captive. If he buck ed
he told himself, he'd just be locked
upfor tied, or both. Maybe he could
cutsnart Escobar.
!. "How are you ?" Shot replied. af-
fably. mice morning"
.s."sYou LAX thees weather. eh?
What YOU do here ?"
That's what I'm wondering
What have you Imprisoned me for,
Iaister?"
Como sc llama usted?"
I Sorry, You'll have to speak
English. I'm not used to this coun-
try"
''Where you leeve? Where is your
home? What you do in Mexico?"
"Oh. Why, Pm from Wyoming. u
Shotwas thinking fast now. Il, uh
well, I had a friend down here al
Bisbee,. and he invited me down Z
go javelina hunting, sir. That's
what.I was doing; hunting javalins
Your wild hogs, see?"
"Uhm ?" Escobar's eyebrows
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
Cotton Drops
With Selling

New York, Sept. 13.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures (old) opened three to
six points lower on Bombay, COM
mission house and hedge selling.
Prices around the end of the firss
hour held unchanged to six lower.
The market held steady at declines
OF one to six points at midday.
Final quotations were II to 10
points. lower. Middling spot, 9.45, off
l2
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
Stock Market
Is Erratic

New York, Sept. 13.-(AP)- The
stock market followed an erratic
course today with some favored
shares pushing one to three points
higher at their best, and others slip
ping with little support, by about tie
same margin.
At the finish the list was very mix
ed. Trading was active and trans
fers approximated 100000 shares.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13

war, its peak was 10000
The navy, which has 102 vessels
under construction, announced today
that in government and private ship
yards workmen were, being employ
ed on extra shifts wherever feasible.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13
Britain and France
Weld New Program
Continued From Page One)

are participating in combat.")
q. The Royal Air Force already
has number of squadrons operating
from French soil.
5. The British merchant fleet has
suffered somewhat. severe" losses
asa result of. German submarine at
tacks, but submarines are constant
lv being attacked, and successes
have been achieved"
6. The British fleet has been JON
cd bv three Polish destroyers, winch
ssnrove to be very efficient ana were
taking part in the strenuous lie our
7. Practically all German shipping
has been cleared off the high seas.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13

\OO1lIIIItGU TIUIII TdSG OIIGJ
yet in evidence.
Concentration of armies was re-
ported continuing on large scale,
with the landing of the first British
eXpeditionary force said to have been
completed
Following this mornings war min
istry communique, which announced
great activity yesterday by the air
forces of both sides, French reports
said sky skirmishes were continuing
today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-09-13

If food prices continue to soar
the careful housewife probably will
put the family jewels in the refrig-
orator and the eggs in the wall safe.