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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

MT. Company pays one hundred dollars a smonth rent for his lit- tie spot, plus hole in the ground, beneath the floor, exactly the same size. In this basement he keeps his surplus stock.
 There is just room in the little shop for the stock, the proprietor, one neatly dressed woman assist ant, and about three and a half customers. But if Gene Tunney should ever go in there and get a notion of stretching and yawning, the place would be in ruins.
 I became acquainted with this diminutive shop through dropping in to buy penguins. Among the thousands of little animals and birds in glass, china, wood and silver, there are always some in- teresting penguins for my wife's slowly growing collection. MT. Company imports most of his ar- tistic little figures from Europe and Asia, directly.
 When was there the other day, the swarthy, pleasant-faced proprietors, who comes from Valencia in Spain, showed me some real ambergris, the first I've ever seen. Ambergris, as you may know, is fabulously expensive, and is used as a base for some of the most costly perfumes. It is a gray, soft substance, looking good deal like Stilton cheese, and smelling like nothing very nice. There was a big handful of it in an airtight bottle. I suppose one could buy two racehorses and a small yacht with that much of the stuff.
 Perfumes, it seems to me, carry associations in memory. Certain flowers, especially honeysuckle, al- ways remind me of the old front yard flower garden at home. When I first met the girl I later married, she wore a perfume that was called blue rose. For years I bought refills for her, then it dis appeared from the market. Man. ufacturers should know better than to discontinue such magical items.
 Copyright 1889. McNaught
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

Francisco Company sounds like the name of a company, but it's really a mans name. My Com pany uses little wave, called a tide, over the n in his surname, and that makes all the difference, in Spanish. When he pronounces it, the name doesn't sound bit like our word company.
 MT. Company runs one of the smallest and most interesting shops in Manhattan. The place is exactly six by twelve feet in di- mensions, in West 44th street, near Broadway. Because he deals in small objects, there are many thousands of items on the narrow shelves and in the restricted showcases. The little show win dows are fitted with glass shelves from top to bottom, and a goodly proportion of the stock is on dis play there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-06

friends to be false, but don't let 1t floor you. There are still mill lions of decent, honest people in the world-yes, and in New York there are many" But I've never found an answer to that question: Who are truer friends, men or women? I've had so many, of both sexes, all ages and conditions and yet, when I came to name the closest friends, whom I'd trust with anything, any thought, any hope or fear or con- fidence, there were four-all men, and two of them already on the other side of the Dark River but in all the world I have never seen a friendship like that of Homer Croy, the novelist and playwright, and Dale Carnegie, the success man. And, although they were born within a few miles of one another in Missouri, they never met until they were both in New York and striving for the goals they both have reached Odd Mcintyre and Will Hogg, of Texas, were devoted friends, yet they had never met until both were quite mature and success full Leo Bozeu and Morris Jacobs, now business partners in Omaha, struck up one of the strongest friendships I've known, when both were working, as youngsters, on the Omaha Daily News. I know them we'll enough to say that either would give any, thing and everything for the other, and life would not be among the most valued things they give When I was leaving Cleveland, good many years ago, to come to New York, Jack Raper, with whom I'd worked and shared confi- dences, said to me, Charlie, I don't want to make any more friends. It's too hard, losing them, parting with them in one way or another" Well, I can under stand that now. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

Numerous Actions
 Filed Here Today
Several Divorce Actions Among New Cases Scheduled
 for Trial in Superior Court

Maria Sprano Fisher seeks a di- vorce, alimony and custody of two minor sons from Joseph Fisher, alias Joseph Fish and alias Joseph Pesce, on grounds of intolerable cruelty in an action filed in su- perior court this morning. The couple were marriEd July II, 1909.
 Divorce on grounds of assertion is asked by Helen Jushinskas Ze- lnaitaitis against George zemaitaitis. The couple were married July 4, 1882.
 John H. Collins seeks a divorce from Eleanor Bishop Collins in which he alleges infidelity. The couple were married June 6, 1886.
 Cruelty Charged
 Intolerable cruelty is alleged by Estelle Home Chase in her di- vorce against Walter Edwin Chase. The couple were married May 31, 1882, in New York city.
 Mary Malvina Smith of West Ha- ven seeks a divorce decree and a change of name of Mary Malvina German in an action against Charles Elmer Smith of Springfield, Mass, in which she alleged intolerable cruel ty. The couple were married in New Haven in 1905.
 Jennie Byron Phelan asks $12,00O damages from the North End Trans portation company, ct al, and a foreclosure of property on North Main street.
 Jessie L. Heady of Milford asks S, 5,500 damages from Frank G. Re- gan ct al of Waterbury, and a fore- closure of mortgage on Cottage Place property in which he alleges that the entire principal due on the mortgage, plus interest from July 2, 1892, is due.
 Desertion is alleged in the divorce action of Mary K. Wanser of East Haven against Alfred Wanser, for merly of Port Washington, L. l., now of parts unknown.
 The Waterbury Savings bank seeks $4,500 damages from Elizabeth Chap man ct al and a foreclosure of a mortgage on property on Easton avenue.
 Foreclosure
 The Waterbury Savings Bank seeks foreclosure of a mortgage from the Waterbury Trust company, executor ct al on property on Grove street.
 Damages of $1,200 are asked by the Home Owners Loan Corporation against Charles Christiino ct al and foreclosure of a mortgage on on Pearl Lake road in which they allege non-payment of note.
 Foreclosure of a mortgage and possession of premises on Bucks Hill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

New Haven, May 31.-The ap- pointment of J. F. Martin, physi- cal education professor of Wes- leyan university, as director of Camp Hazen, state YMCA camp for boys in Chester, was an- nounced today by Harley M. Hodges, chairman of the state " camping committee.
 Martin has been track and cross-- country coach at the Middletown university for 19 years. He has taught swimming, tennis, basket ball. handball and wrestling dur ing that time, and has directed athletics in a number of leading camps in the east.
 He succeeds F. A. Stanley who is unable to return to the camp because of illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Two CYO Teams In Competition Monday
 Evening At Elton
Three Prominent Citizens Chosen as Judges James Arnold Awards to Be Presented to Winning Team;
 Interesting Subject Announced Today

Arrangements for the finals in the Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Organization debates for the. James F. Arnold Memorial awards were completed today. The conclud- ing event of the series. which witt messed the entrance of l6 parochial teams and the gradual elimination to the two finalists, will be staged at the Hotel Elton next Monday evening at o'clock.
 Contestants
 The competing teams will be the Immaculate Conception and St. Lucys. The question to be discussed will be Resolved, That the United States Should Abolish the w. P. A." with St. Lucy's taking the affirma- tive and the Immaculate Conception speakers the negative side.
 In view of the fact that the ques- ton has been raised several times tn congress and that the leading
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
BOARD ANNOUNCES
 PUBLIC HEARINGS

Nine public hearings will be heard by the board of works at the ctiy hall tonight, seven of them on the laying of sewer assessments and two on the laying of new sewers.
 New sewers are proposed for Pied- mont street, from Baldwin avenue 1900 feet southeast, and for Collins street, from Rand street to Char lotte street.
 Sewer assessments are planned against property owners on the fol- lowing streets Bennett avenue. from Highland avenue to a point 284 feet west of Ruth street; Lind sey street, from Highland avenue to New Haven avenue; New Haven avenue. from Lindsley street to Bradley avenue; Rockland avenue, from Norton street to Geddes ter- race; Ledgeside avenue, from West Main street to point 120 feet east of Lake street; Highland avenue, from Hawthorne avenue to Welland avenue: Geddes terrace, from Rock land avenue to Hawthorne avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
WORKERS PRAISED
 FOR COOPERATION

Praise to those who made possi- ble the success of the Memorial Day program yesterday was voiced today by Major Newton w. Alexander, chairman of the observance com- mittee.
 On behalf of the committee, he offered his thanks to the organiza- tions which participated in the parade, the clergymen who held memorial services, and all others whose cooperation aided the pro- gram.
 Heads of sub-committees, who did invaluable work in arranging the observance, were as follows:
 G. A. R. flags and flowers, Lester Flood; Spanish War, flags and flowers, Charles Rudolph; speakers in schools, Wallace J. Inglis; parade, Lieut.. William J. Dillon; music, Frank X. Downs; radio program, Rudolph M. Hennick; oratorical contest, Miss Helen Shanahan; Gold Star Mothers, Mrs. Edward Kerins; flags at church services, Henry Barry; honor roll, William Schneer.
 Major Alexander paid special tribute to Mrs. Lura Dutton, secre- tary of the observance committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
ENGINEER
 LEAVES SERVICE

After 46 years continuous service with the New Haven railroad, James B. Stuart, "A, of g Lawlor street, has voluntarily retired. The fifth oldest engineer in the roads western district, he bears the distiction of never having a serious accident.
 As an immigrant from Scotland, MT. Stewart started his record ser- vice with the New Haven road in 1894 as fire man on the New York division. He was promoted to engi- neer November 16, 1901 and travelled between New York and the Water bury and Hartford divisions since that time.
 Since he reached the age of 70 he had been working as switching engineer. He is affiliated with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers. Harmony lodge of Masons. Cmstck ldge, Knights f Pythias and Waterbury Burns club.
 Recently the Masonic fraternity an dthe Burns club honored him for 5O wears Yr1ayoharcIiy,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
CARNEY STAYS ON COURT BEAT
Judges Request Retention of Policeman Regular
 Shifts Tomorrow

Patrolman Joseph Garvey, who last night was ordered transferred to street duty after several years as city court officer. is to retain his post, it was learned today. The retention of Officer Garvey in city court service is the result of a re- quest by Judges Edward Mascolo and Theobald E. Conway of the city court.
 Orders for bi-monthly changes, posted last night, assigned Officer Garvey to street duty with the aft- ernoon shift. This morning the two judges requested Mayor Frank Hayes and Police Superintendent William J. Roach to remain on his present assignment, and the request was granted.
 The change was to have become effective tomorrow, with Patrolman Thomas Grady becoming court of- ficer and Patrolman John Cronin succeeding him as doorman.
 The usual changes will see pa- trolman exchanging beats tomorrow and members of Platoon A and Platoon B will exchange hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

Charles Renaldi, Miss Anna Calo and Alexander Mole of St. Lucy's, and Miss Marjorie Foy, Francis Kel- ly and Miss Patricia Boston of the church of the Immaculate Concep- tion.
 The judges will be Dr. Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools; Judge Patrick J. Healey of probate court, and Judge Edward Mascolo of the local municipal court.
 The general public is invited to at tend the discussion, It is expected that the largest attendance of the tournament will be in evidence. Members of the various chapters will serve on the reception committees to welcome parents and friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
PADEREWSKI IS
 ON WAY HOMEWARD

New York, May ,31-(UP)-Ignace Jan Paderewski, Polish pianist, sailed today for his home in Swift zerland for several months of rest.
 Weary-looking, weak from a heart attack suffered last week, Paderew- ski was allowed to receive only a few close friends in his cabin on the Normandie before sailing a little after midnight.
 In a farewell message he said that "in spite of my physical con- dition, feel more sorry than happy for leaving" He had come to the United States for a concert tour. His illness forced him to cancel his last four engagements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
C. Y. o. CHAPTER IN
 SESSION TONIGHT

A meeting of the Catholic Youth Organization unit of the Immacu- late Conception church will be held this evening at o'clock in the base- ment of the church. Arrangements will be completed for the picnic vot- ed at the last meeting of the unit. All members are asked to attend this evenings session. Nobert P. Henebry is president of the unit and John Bedell, vice-president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

road is asked by the Waterbury sav- ings bank against Hubert Larrivee. Harry Cohen, Edmond Lemieux and Nault, Ltd. of Island Pond. Yer mont.
 Foreclosure of mortgage on property on Meadow street is asked by Loren R. Garter against Hazel F. Bonville and John Vastola as trustee for John c. Vastola, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
McLINDEN
 COMPANY PRESIDENT

Organization papers have been filed at the office of the secretary of state by the Gralin Publishing Co, of Southington. Attorney John McLinden of this city is president and treasurer of the company.
 Mrs. Grace McLinden is vice-pres- ident, and Francis P. Buckley is sec- retary. Cash paid in amounts to $1,000, with 1000 shares of stock at $1O each,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
ORDERS POSTED FOR
 PHYSICAL CHECKUPS

Orders have been received in- structing officers of the Second Bat ta1ion, 102d Infantry, Connecticut National Guard, to report at the state armory, June 5 for physical examinations. The orders have been received by Major Thomas B. Horrigan.
 The orders have been issued by command of Gov. Raymond E. Bald win, who is desirous of having all National Guard officers physically it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

Thomas Scadden, representing the Knights of Columbus and Patrck J. Wallace, chairman of the c. Y. O. council.
 Debates The debaters chosen to represent ther respective parishes include
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Promoter


 Mt. Manresa retreatants in Wa terbury and the Naugatuck val- ley, headed by Promoter James J. Hennessey of this city, plan a re- ception for the guests at their 18th annual reunion and banquet, which is scheduled to be held to- morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in the Hotel Elton.
 Coming to Waterbury for this annual event are Dr. Francis M. Crowley, Ph. D., dean of the School of Education of Fordham university, and the Revs. William J. Duane, s. J., and Daniel J. Hart, s. J. Both Jesuit fathers are in- timately linked with the history of the retreat house at Mt. Man reSa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
MUSIC FESTIVAL
 COMMITTEE MEETS

There will be meeting of the executive committee of the Inter- national Musical Festival tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock in Crosby high school. All members are re- quested to be present promptly.
 Final plans for the music festi- val, scheduled for June 15, will be completed at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Full Weather Report

Boston. May s1-(UP)-weather forecast;
 CONNECTICUT-Fa and cool CT tonight and Thursday.
 RHODE ISLAND and MASSACHU- SETTS-Fair and cooler tonight and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

Prof. Crowley is known in Wa terbury as he was a classmate of several local residents at Holy Cross college from which institu- ton he graduated in 1916. His ex- perience in the educational field has been extensive and varied. He is 8 native of Ireland, having come to this country as young boy.
 Thomas P. Cassidy will be toast master for the occasion. The musi- cal program is under the personal direction of Prof. F. F. Harmon. Tickets and banquet, as in the past, are being capably handled by Roger Walsh, secretary of the local retreat band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
LAVERY CONQUERS
 O'BRIEN AND GAGNON

James Lavery of New London was crowned checker champ of Nauga- tuck Valley at the conclusion of a tournament which held sway all da yesterday at the Central Y. M. c. A. 'Lavery defeated Martin O'Brien, city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
WAKE UP YOUR LIVER BILE.
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the Morning RMn' ie Go
 The liver should pour out two pounds of fiquid bile into your bowels daily. If this bile snot flowing freely. your food doesn' digest. It just decays in the bowels. Gas bloats up your stomach. You get constipated. Your whole system is poisoned and you feel sour. sunk and the world looks punk.
 A mere bowel movement doesn't get as the cause. It taxes those good, old Carter's Little Liver Pills to get these two pounds of bile flowing freely and make you feel Cup and up." Harmless. gentle. yet ames- ing in making bile flow freely. Ask for Carter's Little Liver Pills by name. 26 cents. Stubbornly refuse anything else.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

statesmen of the country hold di- vided opinions as to the manner in which the government should carry on public improvements and aid re- lief, the two teams have a most in- teresting proposition to discuss.
 Owing to special arrangements by station WATR the debate will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- tions have been filed at the of- flee of the town clerk:
 Cyril J. Caffrey, AZ Giles street, Loretta G. Kennedy, 105 South Leonard street.
 Richard A. Mccarthy, 79 Downes street, mad Anne Harnick, 92 Hill street.
 Anthony Pagliari, 20 Brennan place, and May DelNegro, 165 Easton avenue.
 Peter E. Daddona, Stamford, and Domenica M. Verrastra, 35 High street. champ, in the semi- finals, and hi!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-31

champ, in the semi- finals, and his opponent in the finals was Peter Gagnon of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07
The Old Aquarium
Interesting Historical Background Behind Fa- nous Landmark in Little Old New York
 Erected as Fortress in 18O7

ceived there in 1924. At the ball given in his honor, 5000 were pres ent and it was described in Fosters Tour of Lafayette as "a scene of enchantment which the mind could not bring itself to believe was a reality. . :" Six thousand people bowed and curtsied in cotillions! Compare that, you modern fans, with six thousand jitter-bugs. Celebriteis
 Among other famous Castle Gar den receptions were those for Presi- dent Jackson in 1892; President Tyler in 1843; Jenny Lind in 1850; Kossuth of Hungary in 1851; the Prince of Wales in 1860.
 Castle Garden was the first real home of the opera in America. Its rooflesS condition was convenient for the rabble who took to the sea in bats and surrounded the Garden on the water side.
 As the city grew and fashionable folk moved farther uptown, Castle Garden was abandoned by society and for some thirty years served as an immigrant receiving station. In 1896 it became '"The Aquarium, " and as such remains today. The original walls and enormous spike studded doors of the old fortress still stand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

The Old Aquarium is one of
 New York City's most frequently
 visited public places. Thousands
 of Waterburians include it in their
 jaunts about New York. Writers
 on the WPA staff have unearthed
 some interesting historical feat
 ures in it's long, varied history.
 It will be of more than passing
 interest to many local residents.
 The story follows:
 When P. T. Barnum started that famous promoters slogan to the ef- feet that sucker is born every minute, he didn't mean the several varieties that occupy glass tanks in the Aquarium today. He meant the variety that paid him up to $225 for the privilege of sitting in that same space for Jenny Lind's first concert, back in 1850. Files of the WPA Federal Writers Project in New York city show that there was not even a roof on the building in those days, and besides, it was 300 feet from land, right out in New York's bay. (No, it hasn't been mov- ed in; the land has been build around 1t) Jenny got $10,000 for the engagement and gave it all to charity.
 Fortress In 1907
 The squat grey building that now looks like a half-buried railroad roundhouse has gay old past. Originally built (1807-181D as a fortress, it was successively known as Southwest Battery, Fort Clinton, and Castle Clinton, but no shot was ever red from its battery of 28 guns. By 1923 the federal government felt it was all pretty useless and ceded the building to New York city. In 1924 it was leased to private enter prise and converted into Americas largest and most sumptuous amuse- ment palace and concert hall, known as Castle Garden. A bridge con- nected it with Battery Walk; just across the park lived the towns best people" and Greenwich Village was distant suburb.
 So that is how it happened that the belles and beaux of another period carried on their flirtations where now the sting ray waves her voluminous skirts, the slender dog fish fiirts a way tail, and the little COW fish, looking like dowager in yellow silk, barges about her tank.
 The city fathers found Castle Garden the ideal spot in which to receive visiting dignitaries and its list of gorgeous public receptions and balls makes our more recent Broadway and ticker-tape receptions seem bit dnll. Lafavefte was re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-07

pered, slowing the car down the better to hear. Our code call"
 Generalization Consolidation. The droning came again. Then - Cherokee. Cherokee. Cherokee. That is all"
 Without 8 word Sherry swung his car faster down Stanton street, where they had been cruising, and headed for the Cortez Hotel. The two men parked, went inside to a private telephone booth. Within SO seconds they had Betty Mary Jordan on the wire.
 Are you all right?" Sheridan demanded at once.
 Certainly" she laughed. And thanks for lowering over me. Don't be too obvious with it, though, Now listen - there's shipment, contrabando and probably aliens too, crossing either tonight or to- morrow night in Can Felipe Can yon. And it's Luis Barro'sI"
 Say! Starr exclaimed, in sub- OuCu Ohdy! OuI IlOW QO you know? You sure?"
 "Never mind that. I'm sure, MT. Inspector. At least sure enough to tip you off. Do you want the tip?'
 Absolutely! But it's after mid night now, Miss Jordan. And San Felipe Canyon is 20 miles from herep
 Then you'd better get going. Good night" She hung up on him and Sheridan looked foolishly into the receiver itself, as if trying to see her. Then he came out of the phone booth to tell Hope.
 "Whew!" Hope breathed, learn- ing the news.
 Yep. Now listen. We'll phone out to the Marcial ranch to have a couple of horses ready. It's still six miles from there. We couldn' t go more than another mile in the car, and after that horses would come in plenty handy"
 Right. Let's get at it." |
 It took Sherry 20 minutes to arouse the Marcial ranch owner and arrange for the saddled horses. Old Don Mario Marcial was a staunch friend of the Border Patrol, had aided them on numerous occasions. But he was so meticulous and polite Tn conversation that one could never do business fast with him. He real ly lived the traditional langour of the Spanish southwest.
 Anyway Betty Mary's safe in the hotel" Hope mentioned, when