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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Low MORTALITY
Rate RECORDED
Fewer Deaths Caused in
United States By Chill
dren's Diseases

A group of important diseases
made new low mortality records in
1889 among the millions of Indus
trial policyholders of the Metropol-
itan Life Insurance Company, ac-
cording to a report, made by the
company statisticians, covering the
years experience among the Amer
lean and Canadian insured wage
earners. In addition to this, the
death rate from fatal accidents also
has touched bottom.
Diseases with new low record
death rates were the principal COM
municable diseases of childhood -
measles, scarlet fever, whooping
cough and diphtheria; diarrhesl
diseases of infancy; diseases and
conditions associated with pregnan-
cy anod childbirth; tuberculosis;
pneumonia; appendicitis; typhoid
fever; and chronic nephritis.
The reduction in mortality from
the principal communicable dis
eases of childhood is pointed to as
an outstanding accomplishment. Not
only did the death rate for the four
diseases combined drop "a per cent
in a single year to the new low
level of AZ per 100000, but new
low death rate was attained for each
individual disease separately.
The tuberculosis mortality rate
declined to less than As per 100000,
a decline of 49, per cent from the
preceding year, and nearly so per
cent in ten years. The decline in
the pneumonia death rate of 1872
per cent since 1888, to new mini
mum of 429 per 100000, is singled
out as "the most striking achieve
ment of 1889 in the entire field of
public health"
Mortality from diarrheal diseases
of infants, with an all-time low
death rate Of 81 per 100000, was less
than one fourth of what 1t was ten
years ago, while the puerperal
death rate of 81 per 100000 for1939,
the lowest on record, represented a
drop of 1919 per cent in a slight
year and go per cent in 10 years.
The death rate of 46.3 per 100000
for accidents-all forms-was43 per
cent under the 1888 level and 20
per cent lower than the rate 10
years ago. While the death rate
for fatalities from automobile acct
dents failed to reach a record low
point, the 1889 figure of Ill per
100000 was the lowest recorded since
1926.
The generally favorable health
picture was somewhat marred how
ever, by the fact that new high
death rates were recorded for three
causes-cancer, diabetes and dis
eases of coronary arteries, while
mortality from inuf1uenza, cerebral
hemorrhage, heart disease and rail-
road accidents was less favorable
than in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10

Naugatuck, Feb. 10.-The 48th an
nual report of the United States
Rubber company, issued by, F. B.
Davis, Jr., president and chairman,
for publication today, reveals a net
income of .10,218,849 for 1899 after
all current charges, including pro-
vision for losses on foreign exchange
and after deducting net income ap-
plicable to minority interest in sub
salaries. In 1888 the net income was
$685., 1888. Ir 1928, the company had
a deficit of $10,78l ,255; in 1928. a
net income of $4,000, and, in 1890,
its record deficit of $18,063 ,941.
After providing the full dividend
of So share on the 8 per cent non
cumulative preferred stock tt ere re-
manned from last years income SO. 10
a common share, based on the aver
age number of shares outstanding
during the year.
Consolidated net sales for the
year, after all returns, discounts, ex-
else and sales taxes, transportation
and allowances, were $195, $40, BAT,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
$500 for Pains!

Decision was reserved by
Judge McEvoy in the Superior
Court yesterday afternoon on a
motion to reopen judgment of
$iU7 granted Arthur Tedesco
against the Waterbury Motors
Co.
The award was the result OF
injuries resulting from an acci-
dent on December 2J, 1888. Te-
descO was disabled for a period
of nine months claims his at
tOrney Edward MascOlo, and
that consequently the judgment
Of $7O7 Allows only $500 COM
pensation for pain and suffer-
ing. A larger award should be
given, he contends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Riflemen Will Execute $40 Robber
In Utah's 29th Firing Squad Death

the state board of pardons, which
meets Feb. 10. The board has the
power of committing the sentence
to life in prison. Legal experts
doubted that there was grounds for
appeal from the judges sentence
or from any action the pardon might
take.
Markham was arrested three days
after Smith died, Nov. %, 1889, from
injuries suffered when he was way
laid and beaten while going home
with the lunch stands receipts-$20
in lunchbox. Markham confessed
striking the man with a piece OF
iron pipe.
In sentencing Markham, the
judge said the case is lone in which
you, as a mature man, in full pos
session of his faculties, planned a
robbery with intention to kill if
necessary; you watched an elderly
man, studied his habits until you
had them thoroughly In mind, then
you laid in wait like a beast for its
prey
Murder Picture Drawn
McConlie added, you knew the
weapon you selected would kill your
victim If he was struck hard enough;
your prey came along in the dark
ness Of the night; you grabbed his
money and struck him with that
deadly weapon; you murdered a
man without any cause; you did it
coldly."
The judge then disregarded
jury's recommendation in a capital
case for the first time in Utah
judicial history by telling Markham:
~You have literally thrown away
your right to live under the laws
of our state. The Judgment of the
court is that you shall be executed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
POPE ASKS JAPS
TO END WARFARE

Vatican City, Feb. 10.-UP).-
Pope Plus XII appealed today to
Emperor Hirohito of Japan to cease
hostilities" in China.
In telegram to the emperor on
the 1900 the anniversary of the
founding of the japanese Empire
the Pontiff said:
I'VE ask Cod that may you cease
and that through divine
aid may the japanese people and
their sovereigns attain greater glory
and happy years."
Participating in your Joy on the
2,600th anniversary of the founda-
ton of your powerful empire we ex-
tend to your majesty and the royal
house fluctuations and express
thankfulness for your governments
benighnity towards our Catholic
sons" the Pontiff said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
JAN SAVITT RITZ
FEATURE TUESDAY
Creator of Famed "Shuffle
Music" Plays Bridge
port Ballroom

The top notcher in the Top Hat,
Jan Savitt, brings his Top Hatters
to the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport
Tuesday, February 18th, for one Of
their first appearances after almost
a years stay at Manhattan's Hotel
Lincoln. It is big Jump from SYM
phony to swing, but Savitt made it
with flying colors. A brilliant violin
list, he has created the famed
shuttle" music, which identifies his
particular brand of dansapation.
Bon Bon, colored singing star. will
be featured at the Ritz Tuesday.
Jan was the son Of the cars drum
mer he started his musical ca
reer In Russia at six, a career which
led him to the title of Doctor of
Music" from the Curtiss institute,
the Philadelphia Symphony followed
and while still under its baton, he
was offered the post Of musical di-
rector Of WCAU. It was following
that, when in charge of musical
programs at KYW, MICS red net
work outlet that Jan created the
famed shuttle" music which has
brought him to his present stardom.
Shuttle rhythm, In case your I'M
familiar with the technical descrip-
ton, is a variation of swing which
relies for its effect on the use Of
eight full beats to a measure instead
of the customary four. The eight
alternating between brass and reed
sections. In order to successfully
complete the effect, Savitt had con-
structed two special valve trombones.
Dean Hudson brings his Florida
Clubmen to the Ritz Ballroom to-
morrow night. These college lads
have gone far since their days at
the University of Florida. Noted
for their sweet rhythms, they In
cllide Djxieland Combo that is
really from Dixie. who know real
swing !. then there Is the unimit-
able Glee Club, and the vocal and
feminine charms of Miss Frances
Colwell Tonight the Casa Ritz
will play ct the Rita
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Special Hearing

The Board Of Fire Commission.
ers was to convene in special ses-
sion early this afternoon tor a
hearing of charges against Private
John H. Crary, VINO was suspend
ed several days ago.
Private Crary, member OF En-
CINE z, is charged with being ur,~
mt for duty. He was suspended KY
Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugn after
a complaint by Captain Richard
Sheehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Color Prints

Miss Marion Hunt Of the
Junior League presided last
evening at the lecture and DEM
OnstratiOn arranged In c0nnec-
ton with the leagues annual
exhibition Of photographs. The
demonstration was given by Ar
thur Allen Of Rochester, N. Y.
Members Of the Brass City
Camera club attended the meet
ing In . group. Mr.. Allen lee
tured ON making color prints,
explaining new processes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Policies Duties

The American-Italian Civic club
had as it, guest speaker last eve
ming Superintendent of Police
william J. Roach, who spoke on
the newly organized safety cam
paign program and the general
functions of the police depart
ment.
The club will observe its first
anniversary at its first meeting in
March. Special guest speakers will
be invited to address alternate
meetings In the future. :
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
GORTON FUNERAL TODAY

Waterford, Conn. February 10
= (UP) - Funeral services were tc
be held today for Henry H. Gorton,
100, Yale university's oldest grad
uate who died in his sleep yester-
day. Gorton celebrated his Tooth
birthday anniversary six days ago
He was graduated in the Yale Glass
of 1862. He taught in schools in
Kansas, Pennsylvania, New jersey
and this state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
SpOtlighting
BrassCityNews
Mother Gets Continuance

A twO-Week continuance was
given In city court today 10 Mrs.
Stella LubinslEsy, 80, Of 2l9 Bank
street who was arrested yesterday
ON an abandonment charge after
her 11-year old daughter had been
found sleeping in . downtown hall
way Thursdty night The woman
was released without bond.
Prosecutor Alicheal }. GalullO
recommended the continuance and
the release without bond, stating
he felt 1t best TO have Mrs. Lubin-
sky remain with her family until
the case comes up for trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
U. S. Navy

Michael Swata, assistant
quartermaster naval recruiting
officer here, will address the
members of the A. z. A. fra
ternity Of the Waterbury He
brew institute Tuesday evening
at Sis o'clock. He will discuss
his own experiences in the navy
in Africa, Scotland and Asiatic
stations. He enlisted in Wheel
ing, w. Va, in 1928 and has
travelled In many foreign lands
since then. A question and
answer period will follow the
talk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Papers Filed

The Tarbell Co. of Cheshire has
filed papers Of incorporation at
the office Of the secretary OF
state In Hartford. The incorpor-
ators are Warren F. Kaynor OF
this city, Frank B. Sanderson OF
New York and Frank Tarbell Of
Cheshire.
The firm reports capital of ST.
GOO at the start Of business.
An amendment filed at the
same office reports that capital
OF the Eclipse Glass Co. Of Thorn
aston has been increased to $l8.-
400.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Worlds Fair

The New York Worlds Fair to-
day invited this city to sponsor a
Waterbury Day at the tair this
year. The invitation came to
Mayor Vincent A. Scully from FL
wood T. Bates, director of spe-
cial activities for the fair.
Mr.. Bates said that an invita-
ton has already been extended
to Floyd c. Evans, director Of In
strumental music in the public
schools, to have the consolidated
high school orchestra take part
in the Waterbury Day program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Kin Located

Detective Lieut.. Edward Nc
EIligott today succeeded in locat-
ing for a Springfield attorney
relatives Of late local resident.
The request was for information
concerning relatives of the late
MRS. Nellie Lyons, her heirs being
needed to settle an estate.
A son, Francis Lyons, was found
to live at 40 Summer street, and
another son, Thomas Lyons, is
said to be with an oil company in
Venezeula.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
JOHNNY MACK DIES

New Haven, Conn.,, February 10.
- CUP - John Libretti, 80, known
as Johnny Mack in the ring, died
last night of injuries suffered a week
ago when an electric fan he was
experimenting with exploded in his
face,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Sunday Church Services

At st. Mary Magdalen's church,
Rev. Thomas McGarry, pastor;
Masses will be at 1880, 900 and
1890 o'clock. There will be 900
o'clock mass in the basement of
the church followed by church
school,
At All Saints Church, Rev. Ed
ward r. Merrill, rector; Chuich
school at $50; Morning worship
with sermon at 1900 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
Pupils Qualify For
Scholastic Honors
Woodrow Wilson School Announces List of Students
Qualifying for Special Mention for Proficiency

Many pupils are Oil the scholastic
and citizenship honor rolls at the
Woodrow Wilson School, according to
the list issued recently by Miss Lor-
eta Fitzpatrick, principal.
The honor roll follows
Scholarship; Grade VIII, Gertrude
Doran, teacher-B group: Richard
Bowen, John Samusevich, Elvira
Spatafore, Lois Dambowski.
Citizenship group-A group:
Richard Bowen, Mianne Chicorelli,
Lois Dambowski, Arlene French,
Anna Galasso, Anthony Guisto,
Betty Jones, George Koval, George
Mellon Donate Pace, Stephen Pan
one, Victor Pauldori, Elvira Spat-
afore, Madeline Summa, Raphelina
Taglia, Nancy Ventresca. Eve Zollo.
B group Francis Depaolo, John
Samusevich.
Scholarship. Grade VII Theresa
Timms, teacher-A group: 1sobel
McGuffie, Louise Rorgeloh
B group: Grace Colella. Bessie
Summa, Dorothy Koval.
Citizenship group-A group: Ar
lene Bates, Grace Colella, Louise
Dorgeloh, Dorothy Koval, Angelina
LaBelle, Isobel McGuffie, Rosemary
Riley, Emilio Spatafore, Bessie
Summa, Lucille Verrastro, Theresa
Guida, Russell Baldwin, Norman
Caffrey. Carmella Cociello. Lena
DiVergilio. Raymond F.nelli, Ray
mond Marinan, Adrienne Wolff.
B group: Rosemary Guariro, Lois
Humphrey, Vincent Kelley.
Scholarship, Grade vi, Anna Cum
ningham, teacher-B group: June
Mitchell, Rudolph Mucci, Florence
Fiftal, Lucille Fappiano. Violet
Wolcshinsky, Zelda Kusnitz, Dor
othy Ross, Lily Galasso.
Citizenship group A group:
Lucille Fappiana, Florence Fiftal
William Masonic, Rudolph Mucci
Dorothy Ross, John Sciarra, Violet
Woloshinsky.
B group: Salvatore verrastro,
Julia Ciarlelli, Mary DedCioppo,
Lorraine DeSena. Alfred Guiditti
Zelda Kusnitz, Mary LaBelle, Pal
nina LeBella. June Mitchell, Julia
Puzzo, Angelina Richard, Louise
Sciarra, Eileen Travisano.
Scholarship, Grade V, Grace Nc
Hugh. teacher-B group: Dorothy
Dorgeloh. Raymond Koss, Peter
Kusmenko.
Citizenship-A group: Ralph Des-
chino. Dorothy DorqSlOh. Peter
Kusmenko, Joseph Raneri, Joan
Bergstrom.
B group: Joseph Cocciola, Libra
DedCioppo, Raymond Koss, Francis
Massino, Julia Puzzo.
Scholarship, Grade Nv, Catherine
Hayes, teacher-A group: Evelyn
Fiftal
B group: Mary Wolff, Anthony
Richard, Gloria Colella. Teresa
Minervina.
Citizenship - A group: Evelyn
Fiftal, Josephine Iannacci Theresa
a member of til Ladies Aid Society
of the parish.
Survivors include: five sisters
Aida and Florence Loiselle, Mrs. Eu-
gene Bouley, Mrs. Albert LePage
ard Mr.. James Bigi.e; two brothers
Thomas and Ainle LoiSelle and
number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held from the
Melville Funeral Home. 27O WssV
Main street. Monday III )rning ii
8:15 O'Clock to st. Mary Magdalen's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10

Minervini, Anthony Richard.
B group: Frank Addona, George
Addona, Filomena DiFelice. Robert
Mellon, Lillian Sawsta, Nicholas
Verrastro, Shirley Wisne, Mary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
OF All Days!

Engines 2 and and Truck 3 Of
the fire department spent 20
minutes quelling a brush fire on
the Bouley estate property of
Wolcott road this morning. The
alarm was received at 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10

The bulk of the worlds supply
of manganese comes from Russia,
Brazil, India, and the Gold Coast
of Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10

There was no crown at the cor0-
nation Of King Henry III of Eng
land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10
NEWS ,


The first of a series of organ
recitals during Lent was given by
Miles IA Martin at st. Johns
Episcopal church yesterday noon.
He played ChOrale nj E minor by
Franck; "Hark a Voice Saith ALI
Are Mortal by Bach; and Fin
landia" by Sibelius.
The second of the series will
be offered next Friday at 1925 p.
m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-10

Special Lenten services were
held last evening at the Third
Congregational church conducted
by Adjutant Hugo Wiberg and
Lieutenant Raymond Smith of
the Salvation Army. Adjutant
Wiberg spoke on "He Saved
Others. Rev. Conner r. Lewis,
rector, led the singing while Lieu
tenant Smith offered prayer and
read the scripture.
Approval from the Office of the
secretary of state for a change of
name to the Zion Evangelical
Lutheran church instead of the
Swedish Evangelical Zion church
has been received by the pastor,
Rev. E. Einar Kron.
The change eliminates the word
Swedish and puts the whole title
in proper English form.
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First Evangelical
Conducting SURVEYS

A series of four surveys are be
ing conducted by the Rev. John
Henry Soltman, pastor OF First
Evangelical church, So. 18th and
X SITS, regarding the type OF parish,
the work OF the neighboring
churches in relation to possible
overlapping. and the needed social
betterment projects demanded by
the parish.
Plans for completing the surveys
were discussed during a recent
meeting of the congregation. Re-
suits of membership survey were
released, disclosing that so per
cent of the members live within
walking distance of the church, rs
per cent In other sections of the
city and the remaining rs per cent
to be nonresident. having moved
to other sections Of the state or
country.
Honored guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur RAY. who recently
celebrated their 10th wedding an
niverssry. They werc accompanied
by their family of six children.
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Two Institutes
Scheduled Here

Sunday school teachers Of Park
land. Puvslup and Auburn have
been inv.ed . attend a special
Sunday school teachers institute
~ Grace Lutheran church. 50. 54th
and Lawrence SITS. Monday A. S
p. m.
Principal speakers viii be the
Rev ". Gullixson OF Falkland, who
vii speak on The Teachers Meet
ings. and + Kosche. instructor at
/ Concordia Lutheran school. whose
topic WI he Teaching Methods
An institute for church officers
vii be held AZ the church the fol-
lowing FRIDAY at 2 m. Officers
from churches in Puysllup. Park
land. Auburn. Olympia and the
local Zion and Our Redsemer
Lutheran churches have signifIed
their intentions of attending.
General sessions will be pre-
ceded by a business meeting IN
which adoption OF mission budgets
viii be considered
Scheduled speakers include the
Rev Theodore Brsckmsnn Of Puy-
allup. zone visitor. the Rev Il. II.
Engelbrecht OF Tacoma, chairman
Of the district Stewardship COM
mittee; the Rev. II Trinklein Of
Portland. and the Rev. c. Nitz OF
Oregon.
Fridays meeting will he con-
Quoted under the general theme of
Stewardship"
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other boy but I don't care for him
Please tell me what 10 do?
HEARTBROKEN.
Dear Heartbroken: / think
that a girl OF Is IL much too
young and foolish 10 take things
so seriously and that the young
man Of whom you speak Is too
tickle TO make anyone a good
husband right now. You will both
grow up one day TO realize how
foolish you once acted.
] am wondering n you are not
inclined 10 dramatic the events
in your life too highly. Such
scenes as you confess you make.
can be avoided. you know. II you
honestly try to control yourself.
Persons VINO make such scenes
"a you did when you stamped on
your coat in the pouring rain,
are liable to make others avoid
you then, for II cannot help but
embarrass their friends.
Yes, II seems TO me that you
both have much 10 learn. The
young man OF whom you speak
evidently has no mind of his
own, turning first to one girl
and then to another What a
terrible husband he would make,
He must try To become more
constant.
On the other hand, you must
set out to overcome your love
OF the dramatic. Keep going out
with the other young men and
some day. in the not too distant
future, you will forget about the
whole affair and meet someone
much more charming than your
first friend.
Dear Miss Grey: WIN the man
TO whom gave the terrier named
jill, kindly drop me a card letting
me know his address. II he In not
satisfied with the dog. will gladly
give IL a home. thank you, Miss
Grey.
MRS. NJ. ToMPKrNs,
23is Fswcett.
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After two or three weeks OF
seeing him constantly ! began to
feel lonely when he wasn't around
Then he started going with one
girl one week. another the next,
until ! found myself being slowly
showed from the picture. and then
Ill Of sudden pulled back.
Then came the great shock. Ny
sister introduced him to one of her
girl friends. Well. that was that.
He forgot everything we had said
or done for two or three weeks.
Then one night after he had asked
her to go steady, he told me how
much he cared for her, not know
Ing that he was breaking my heart.
After the night he asked this
girl To go with him. ne didn't see
her once. instead he was always
with me. Finally she wrote him
saying she didn't think him good
enough for her. Then he asked me
70 70 steady. He told me he loved
me but he thought he wasn't good
enough for me.
We went together seven months
and then he was operated on for
appendicitis. Ny sister and ! were
the only girls who went to see him.
One day. when he had left the hos
pftal, my sister and ! were forced
TO take his old girl friend with us
when we went TO see him. That
was my mistake. The boys mother
liked me very much and I liked
her and she asked my sister and I
70 visit them on Tuesday. As we
left our house for the visit, we
were joined again by his former
girl friend. The following week
my boy friend and ! broke up and
he went again with the other girl
this time for exactly two weeks
and then came back TO ask me to
forgive him and we quarreled. II
was dreadful.
Weeks have gone by now. Ny
friends have tried to patch things
w for us but they say my former
boy friend has too much pride.
Every time we 60 out In the same
group ! make q scene. The last
time ] went 10 far m to take off
my coat In the pouring rain and
throw II on the ground. telling my
friends to leave me alone and that
wanted TO die.
They Immediately got my former
boy friend to try and comfort me
but he only said that We were
through - that we couldn't start
from where we left off. still love
him more than ] can help myself.
I've tried to forget him. Right
now ! am going steady with an
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Second Home and Hearth
Series 70 Start SUNDAY

Designed for young people and
young married couples, the second
series OF Home and Heart sermons
will be launched by the Rev. Wal
ter o. Macoskey, pastor of First
Baptist church. 9th and Market
St, Sunday at 7.30 p. m. The
theme will be carried through the
Sunday evening services during
November. Sundays sermon will
be Finding a Life Partner"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-04
Hagen and Solberg Collaboraie
In Hope Lutheran Presentation

Leonard Hagen and Thomas Sol
berg, both members OF the Seattle
Symphony orchestra. will join in
the presentation Of benefit con-
cert at Hope Lutheran church. So.
GID and Warner. Sunday at 7:30
p. m.
An ensemble. comprising violins
piano, clarinet and cello. will be
directed by Mr.. Hagen. local
teacher OF the violin. Violin solos
will be played by Billy Baldwin
and Donna Rose Baker. both pu-
pills OF Mr. Hagen. Mr. Solberg
will play as n clarinet solo his own
composition "Arbutus" A piano