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Evening star., 1939-03-31

one of the most dreaded of the fish
in those waters. Bathers are not
safe when this barracuda is either
angry or hungry or both. There
are some gruesome stories told of
encounters with the barracuda.
Silver in Color.
This fish is a beautiful silvery
color, rather dark above. The body
is long and covered with small
cycloid scales. The head is very
long. too, rather pointed and pike
like in shape. 1t also is scaly above
and on the sides. The eyes are
large and we'll placed.
The ugly, large mouth is filled
with great, sharp, unequal-length
teeth on both jaws and palatines.
The strength of the barracuda is
well known and the viciousness of
the fish makes it foe to large fish
which it sometimes attacks.
The younger generation have
about 10 dark blotches on their body,
which soon fade and finally disap-
pear entirely. There are a few inky
spots to be found on the posterior
part of the body that are conspicu-
GUS no matter what the age of the
flsh may be. The fins are black
Evening star., 1939-03-31
Natures Children
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda

and soft. Those on the younger
generation are plain.
At Key West this fish is taken
with hook and line. It has had con-
siderable value as food fish at
times in Cuba and again it comes
under bad repute and is banished
from the marketplaces. This is
not an unusual occurrence; records
show that at one time q fish will
be In great demand, then the Cuban
fish law will forbid its sale, the
same fish being considered in other
markets as valuable food.
Leaping Ability.
Barracudas are famous for their
leaping ability. They can make
jump of 10 feet in the air If need
be to reach a small fish upon which
they have set their heart to feast.
Their greed leads them to catch at
any bait and their determination
to regain their liberty gives to the
angler the JOY of trying to land the
bucking, dashing marauder of the
tropical seas.
Evening star., 1939-03-31
Brown Derby Suit
Is Continued

The suit filed by four former
woman employees against the Brown
Derby Night Club, in which Emmitt
Warning, deposed numbers king now
in Jail for contempt OF court, Is
named a co-defendant, was contin-
ued in Municipal Court yesterday
until April H.
Attorney William F.. Martin, rep
resenting the plaintiffs, told Judge
A. w. Scott that an agreement had
been reached with Defense Attorney
F. Joseph Donohue for the contin-
uance
Three mattresses and a hat check
girl asked for a total of $1,222 SO,
assertedly due them in salaries and
reimbursements under provisions of
the Districts minimum wage law.
The night club is located at 3333-A
Connecticut avenue NV.
Evening star., 1939-03-31

from any foreign nation" the
speaker said. "Its real danger is
from traitors at home, whose only
concern is their own enrichment.
If there were no profits in big
ornaments, airplanes and huge
standing armies, the President
would not have urged and Con-
gress would not have voted billions
for this racket Of patriotism" he
added.
Evening star., 1939-03-31
Independent Group
Held BuIwurk of u. S.

The hopes Of the United States
lie with the manager class"-per-
sons who do not expect assistance
in managing their lives-Dr. Will
liam Mcclellan, president of the
Potomac Electric Power Co., de-
clared yesterday at meeting of the
Cosmopolitan Club in the Carlton
Hotel.
The utility executive said the idea
that no one in the country must
be permitted to suffer physically
through lack of food. heat and
lodging is building up race which
Evening star., 1939-03-31
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

There is but single genus in the
family Sphyraenidae and it con-
tains about 20 species, six or seven
of which may be found within our
limits. Only two of them are con-
sidered valuable as food, but they
are fish that sportsmen love to
catch and they are known to be
worth a great deal for this purpose.
From Brazil northward through
the West Indies to Pensacola,
Charleston and the Bermudas the
great barracuda roams. In the
tropics 1t is the largest and most
voracious of the tribe. Here it will
reach q length of feet and 1t Is
Evening star., 1939-03-31
Necessity Of U. S. Arms
Program CHALLENGED

The necessity for Americas big
armament program was questioned
last night by Benjamin G. Marsh,
executive secretary Of the Peoples
Lobby, at meeting in Asbury M. E.
Church. America Is not in danger
Evening star., 1939-03-31

believes the Government must pro-
vide care or jobs. This Is a serious
danger, the speaker held.
DR.. McClelland was introduced by
Robert w. McChesney, and Presi-
dent Edmund o. Carl presided.
Evening star., 1939-03-31

70-MiIe Loud Speaker
A giant loud speaker just installed
on the terrace of the Notre Dame
de la Garde In Marseilles, France,
will carry sound 10 miles.
Evening star., 1939-06-05

1t stonds 80 inches
high, lS inches wide
and IS inches deep
-. Iorge enough to
hold over 200 records
in albums. Domes Of
silence on the bottom
moke it easy TO move.
(Record Department, Main
Floor. The Hecht Co..
Evening star., 1939-06-05

A comfortable chair.
Use it in a dozen
different places.
The fra m e is Of
genuine American
eumwood finished in
woInut, with white
leotherette slip seat.
(ChAir. Fourth Floor.
The Hecht Coz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
- RAISING FAMILY --- Star Child of Family Has Definite Responsibility To Less-Favored One

plumNge to compensate, I think, for my being so plain, A red dress or yellow scarf made me feel like hid- Ing, The fact that I remember such things so well, shows that I did, in- deed, prefer to be plain and stay plain, It was not inferiority at all, 1 was quite happy, I simply wanted to remain on the sidelineS, and let others take the lead.
 However it does not always work like this, I know two young chaps in one family who are opposites One is debonair, smart, handsome and popular, The other boy is quite as fine, maybe finer, but he gets less notice, I don't think he Is Q bit jealous, but he has lost faith in him. self, He gives up too easily, The un- fair comparison through the years has had It's effect His parents are extremely wise, and now he Is build- Ing a life of his own, independent of his brother,
 There is one way that I think the leader of a family can help another child, He can be Q great friend and companion, He can take the other along with him often enough to show he likes this slower brother and Is proud of him, He should act as a brother and son, and not keep all his charm for others, We were that way in our own family and maybe thls, and thls alone, put me on my feet, One never can be sure on looking back, but I do think I must have been lucky,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

This Is the fifth Of c series of
 12 articles by Mrs. R. c. Young
 of Philadelphia, the worlds No.
 1 woman bridge player.
 By MRS R c. YOUNG
 As Told to Wm. E. MCKenney,
 America's Card Authority
 An occasional smart pass wifi get your men opponents into 6 terrific i11ixup, as happened ofl today's hafid.
 The natural impulse with the North hand is to commence showing the two suits over south's opening bid. I prefer to pass, ii1 the hope that East might bid himself into trouble. With the vtiin6rability site uatlon, setting the opponents one trick doubled would Do worth more than any part score.
 East can scarcely be biamed for entering the bidding. Of course nc would have kept quiet if I had called two diamonds. Vests ciub, response looked like the Lest course at the time. His pattern is good and he has four hearts, but the i1afd Is very weak and the spade length may Dc a liability. The natural" respone of two hearts might encotir. age East unduiy. Two clubs seemed like c safe haven.
 I doubled and East fsH into the trap. I was happy to get 6 ehanee to double diamonds also, and 50 c0ffi~ plete the picture Of my hand to my partner-length and some strength in both minors, but no help for spades and little prospect of game for it's. West made 6 good bid by going to hearts. South's double
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
WOMAN,S REALM
GloT6ng Yourself
By Alicia Hart

No matter how conscientiously she uses cream and lotions or how often she has her hair washed and waved, the woman who forgets the importance of sound health habits simply won't be able to greet spring with skin, hair and figure in cordi- tion to be proud of.
 If she doesn't get enough sleep during the holiday season, and doesn't bother after the holidays to make up for lost rest, her eyes and the skin around them will have tired, strained look that no amount of cream or lotion will remove. There are no two ways about it; adequate sleep is the best cosmetic for eye beauty.
 Lack of exercise often is the cause of the sallow tones preva- lent in the complexions of so many women at this time of year. Poor circulation does not make for firm, smooth, glowing skin. And lack of exercise may be one of the causes of sluggishness in the circilatory system. Whether she does setti1g-up exercises or reducing exercises, 6 brisk walk in the fresh air ought to be Q daily must with every woman. DRINK PLENTY
 OF WATER
 Cosmetics experts seem to agree these days that most of Us do not drink enough water. The old rule about drinking eight glassfuls day is still a good one to remember, they say.
 They point out, too, that improper diets often are responsible for blen- ishes and Jumps and many other complexion ailments. The average recognized beauty diet today includes more green vegetables and green salads than starchy dishes than rich pastries. Not only reducing diets but regular diets for health and there- fore beauty consist mainly of bulky foods that are fairly low in caloric content.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
ANDY NEARLY PULLED
 A B0NER

My brother Andy had Q pain in the abdomen recently. It worried him because he is now about the age or Q bit older than father was when he suecumhed to sarcoma of the abe dominal wall. Sarcoma Is 0 rapidly fatal form of cancer, Fathers trouble had begun with abdominal pain, too, So Andy decided to say and do nothing at oil
 Andy'S case came to head one day when the pain grew so severe he could not carry on, They brought him home, summoned Q doctor, who summoned Q surgeon, who requested immediate disqualification of the pa- tient, You probably have your sus- pioions as to what that means, Yes, you're right. But for what, would you guess9 Appendioitis9 Nah, What Andy had been nursing along and worrying about was 0 hernia, and the immediate operation was de- cided upon because the doctors feared the hernia was strangulated.
 Hernia is a bulging or protrusion, usually of e portion of intestine, through tho abdominal wall, gener- ally through the inguinal canal, If the internal ring of the canal through which the protrusion occurs becomes swollen or tightens down the circulation to the portion of in- testine in the hernia may be ser- iously impaired or shut off altogeth- er-strangulation. Unless the con- strietion Is promptly relieved gang rene of the stranguglated intestine follows, with peritonitis and death as the outcome,
 Andy went through the opera ton with untoward incident.
 When I first learned that he had hernia I felt e little chagrined that he had not sought my adviee--of course I would have urged him to have ambulant treatment, injection treatment, If the hernia were re- dueible, Amhulant treatment is not applicable to stragnulated hernia or to hernia that cannot be reduced,
 But as 1t turned out Andy was lucky to get that pain,
 Would nurse Q similar trouble in silence and say nothing about 1t, In the secret fear or belief that 1t must be cancer, since father died of cancere
 Not for an instant. It is my earn est conviction that I am neither more nor less liable to get cancer because my father died of cancer. To my mind this statement of the answer to the question of inherit- ance of cancer Is fair enough - I copy 1t by permission from Ameri- can Society for the Control of Can- cer Answers to the Public's Ques- tons on Cancer;" any one may pro- cure a copy of this valuable pamph- let by writing the Society l250 Sixth Avenue, New York, N. F., and ask Ing for 1t.
 "Is cancer hereditary in human beings9"
 "There are probably inherited tendencies to form cancer of dif- ferent types. Since, however, the method of inheriting such tenden- cies Is obscure and undoubtedly complex the presence of cancer in one or both parents should be mere- ly a cause of greater alertness in looking for and recognizing suspi- cious conditions on the part of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
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SMART DRESS GOES ROUND THE CLOCK

Striking enough to take the lime- light anywhere -. simple enough to let your best beau's mind rest on you alone, Is this new freek, Pattern o5e, Designed by Claire Tilden, 1t brings something utterly new and devastating to the fashion front" A long center panel tapers all down the front. It Is flanked on either side by panels that curve right down Into Q wide, crushed waist girdle, ending in pert back ties. The large sketch shows how arresting the panels and the sash would look If you made them In plaid or color ful contrast. Buttons make an at- traetive trim, and long and short sleeve styles are both included, Have the neekline in simple round shape or sew on Q small, neat col- lar, perhaps in contrast An effec- tive, spirited style to wear for those desk -to-date days when you haven't time to go home and change, Make It in sheer wool, with plaid wool contrast, or in a soft crepe.
 Pattern 9B9 Is cut in misses and women's sizes l2, l4, i6, i8, 20, 30, g, 34, S6, 39 and 70. Size i6 rec quires 3 3-4 yards 30 inch fabric and 3-4 yard contrast.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS( i5c) in c0lns for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
WASHABLE PILE FABRICS

Pile fabrics, marked washable, usually launder beautifully If done carefully. A general rule Is to use only warm water, thick, active, bland studs, handle gently. Let the sudsy water do the cleansing, dip- ping the garment up and down In the bath rather than squeezing the studs through the fabric. Squeezing or rubbing would crush the nap, Rinse thoroughly in clear warm water and blot up the excess with heavy bath towels, Dry garments on well-shaped wooden hangers or over Q wooden dryer. Fabrics with an ex- ceptionally heavy pile may be brush- ed occasionally while drying, then held over 0 steaming kettle or tub. Corduroy may be pressed with lukewarm iron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19


 Trying to rouse her dates flag gmg interest with e photograph d. buml Yet how easily she could keep the talk gaily running by brushing up on effective phrases be- forehand,
 Little everyday topics sound eX- citing dressed up with vivid figures of speech, A MiX-up In dates may Do Q pretty kettle of fish" That new waltE tune puts you in seventh heaven"
 And learn lively word combina- tiens, The football team arrived flushed with victory" The The new theater Is beautiful in de- sign"
 To keep others talking is no task if you know appreeiative phrases q never heard anything like 1t =, what happened neNtp -, ""
 On different social and business occasions too you want to say the gracious, poised thing, Accept an invitation with "fll be delighted to come" End a telephone call with Thank you for calling" Say to the reception clerk at e business concern, MT, Smith is expecting me"
 Our S2-page booklet gives eharm- Ing phrases for many kinds of so- eial and business occasions, Lists vivid and effective phrases to help you say what you mean, be con- versa aaonally at ease in any situa- ton.
 Send loo In coin for your copy of EFFECTIVE PHRASES FOR ALL OCCASIONS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 6S5 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Household Hints
Let Charming Swedish Angel Preside Over Your Festive Christmas Dinner

RY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Stan Writer

From Sweden comes this blond angel to rest upon your Christmas tablS, Many readers have asked for help in making their own decora- tions. In reply, we give complete instructions for this unusually love ly centerpiece, native of country which cheriSheS its old Christmas customs, The general effect of the table is blue and white, with silver stars for the covering and the peach and gold tones of the angel itself. Swedish Angel
 Head: Cut across the grain 5 strips of peach colored crepe paper each Ia inch wide, Stretch and pull throw the small hole in a crepe paper twister, or stretch and twist between the fingers, Wind the pulled strands around Q S-inch piece of cardboard and slip a 5-inch length of spool wire under them at one end, Tie wire securely, Then cut the loops at the opposite end and remove the cardboard,
 Next stretch and crush into a ball a plain strip of peach crepe paper 8 inches wide and 16 inches long, Divide the pulled strands in half and place over the ball of crushed paper, Draw the strands down smoothly and tie with spool wire, This forms the dolls head, Cut features out of the blue and red summed dots,
 FNor the hair, paste Q strip of yellow duplex crepe paper S-4 inch wide across the head from side to side, Curl the ends over fine knitting needle, Paste a second strip from the forehead to the back of the neck,
 Foundation; For the fo,mda- ton cut two cardboard circles { Ia inches in diameter, Also cut 3 pieces of No, IS wire each l2 inches long, Wrap the wires to- gether with a Ia inch strip of white crepe paper cut across the grain, Leave 2 inches of wire un- wrapped at one end, Insert the unwrappsd wires through the cen- ter of one cardboard circle, Bend and spread the wires chicken foot fashion, Fasten in place with summed paper tape,
 Place Q 1-ineh band of card- board between the two circles and join together with paper tape, Brush paste over the sides and top and cover with silver paper, Now place the dolls head on top of the wire and tie with spool wire,
 Body; To form the body of the doll, cut about A strips of white
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

When friends make fuss over ono child in the family and pay little attention to another;
 A Will it give the neglected one . feeling of infcriority?
 B. Is it likely Co make the popular boy or girl eoneeited?
 c. should parents urge the tlMld or less attractive one to exert him- self more ln order to win praise?
 D, Would it be wise Co tell the star of the family that he must be the one to help Jimmy"
 "A" and "B' are often true, but not always,
 I grew up with a beautiful and popular sister who was ten times as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
opening--A 6.

skated on thin fee, but it was 6 good gamble, as South knew inst wss short 0fi ifi spade.
 South cashed the see aHd king Of spades afid then gave me C ruff, [ returned tas eight Of diamonds afld South won the king with tBe see. He read my ieaa Of the high die- faond correctly ana led 6 f0uFtit spade, which 1 fHffed with the jaekI and although dummy 6Veffufed, de4 Ciafer then had t6 ioss ( tFumr afid 6 club afid was set 200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

crepe paper Ia inch wide across the grain, Stretch and pull through twtster as before, Wind l2 of the strands around 0 10-meh piece of cardboard and tie around the front of the dolls neck. Re- peat for the back, Then pull the strands down evenly and tie at waistline and ankles. Cover the wire with silver ribbon.
 Neck Ruff: "A decorative ruff is made from a strip of clear cel- lephane cut 2 Ia inches wide and l8 inches long. Fold in half sngthWiSe and Shirr oyer a knit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

ting needle. Slip on to a 6-inch length of spool wire and remove the needle. Tie in place around the neck.
 Wings: Paste two layers of sil- yer paper together, back to back, and cut out a pair of angel-shaped wings and halo. The wings are 10 inches long and 2 inches across the top. Mark feathers on the wings with q knitting needle while the paper is still damp with paste, Pin the wings and halo in place,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
A GRACIOUS GIFT

A gift reminiscent of Q gracious day Is a quaint, hand-painted tole music box Its gay tunes are en- ehanting-and, practically, 1t can be used for cigarettes, powder, cards The basic eolors are blue, ivory yel- low, green or red,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

The Alex Whites Of Brooklyn were ( happy enough couple until Mr. White came across . book called "r1ate Dinners for the Busy Woman
 He read t. Grew critical of the way his wife was running the house. They fought He slapped her face She had him brought before judge-who sent them home "reconcied" with word or two Of advice.
 Latest reports are tiat the "reConcied" couple aFe still arguing Mrs. White for her "natuFar way of doing things. Mir. White for the scientific. A LITTLE "BOOK.LEARNIN0" DANGEROUS THING
 In the interest Of women and the harmony Of the home-the moral should De repeated Hide your house. hold guidance books.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

smart as l was, It never occurred to me to be jealous, l thought she was grand, l seemed to take it quite for granted that I was pretty nice, too, and the only trouble was that people didn't know it,
 And my sister had not one con- eeited bone in her body, She thought I was tops, too,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Ho10 To Keep WeU
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By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

Swnsa ssss pssnsn,ag p:cH"l asnl eyx:ns so! envelope encosed should he answered coiuU@ 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Caroline Chatfield
Men Still Jealous of Their Proposing Prerogative.
Saps To-day
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DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

DEAR MISS
 couldn't hand out little free advice through married of them
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
BASKET COLLECTION

More than 225 wsrieties of baskets are used in the market place of an African village in M-d-M's congo Maisie."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

in the can 1t comes inf the can is cool and covered-as 1t is to emp- ty the food into another oontainer.
 "A few acid foods may dissolve \ little iron from the can, but this is not harmful, not dangerous to health.
 "Cans and foods arc sterilized in the processing But the dish into which the food might Do emptied may be far from sterile. Tn other words 1t is likely to have on 1t bae- teria that causes food to spoil"
 Answer-Well, that's one more superstitution gone with the wind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
ANSWER:


 conceded that while nattered at having a that she's rushed him dsguStcd him) he's better satisfied with wife Right there the catch, ncidnt majority of husbands branded long before themselves and aecpted but they live and die without suspcctng the truth The who with the branding cautious and patient n the crisis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

the married pounces on household How to book and measuring stick for performance nc sadly lacking
 any good explain inst the scientific a Interruptions women the house.
 you anywhere that guide to managing c house than any experts advice
 hide the book little knowledge Of household dangerous thing for husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Lee Bowman has given up his ten. niS, temporarily, in favor of horse- back riding,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
} MeKENNEY oN BRIDGE

Mrs. Youngs Unexpected Pass Gets Male Opponents into
 Bidding Mix-Up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

However would that counting female who had landed could hold to her of laugh twid with having tied him taken him should telling him the did, o which she's Co the bursting point That and shut him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19
Latest Styles
-WE. THE WOMEN-
Note To Young Wives: Beware The Male With a Cook Book
BY RUTH MILLETT

Paging young Mrs America.
 Keep that cook book out of sight Also the wsh volume c training that you've had time to read.
 young Mir. America finds ityoE happy marriage may take for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

 publication  Al hcd rSNndcncc Write Miss ChNnrd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-19

Doesn't h that it's dangerous business when the In it reminded that advantage of the poor beaSt