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The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21

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Victims of the Code Duello
4x Elmo Scott HIal4o.s
released by Western Newspaper Union,

Victims Of the Code Duello
ON THE morning of March 20,
- 1920. two American naval off,
GERS stood facing each other in a
grassy field near the town Of Bia-
densburg. Md, not far from Wash
ington, D. c. They had been ship
mates and friends once but now
there was something akin to hatred
In their eyes as they looked at each
other across the space Of eight
yards that separated them.
Both men were we'll above six
feet in height. One was about 40
years old, slender and graceful. He
was Commodore Stephen Decatur,
one Of the nations greatest heroes
because of his brilliant exploit in
burning the captured frigate Phila-
delphia as she lay at anchor in the
harbor of Tripoli during the war
with the Barbary pirates. The 9TH
er was about so years old, broad
shouldered, his hair a little gray at
the temples. He was Commodore
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21

James Barron, who had been court
martialed and suspended from the
service for five years because he
had surrendered the frigate Chesa-
peake to the British man-of-war
Leopard just before the outbreak of
the War of 1912.
A trifiing incident had caused
the first rift in their friendship.
Later Decatur was caustic in his
criticism of Barron's conduct in the
Chesapeake-Leopard affair and in
an exchange of letters which fol-
lowed made so many insulting State
ments that Barron eventually chal-
lenged him to a duel
So here they were on this March
morning meeting ION the field Of
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21
Anyway, It's a Living!

It's true that one
half the toorld doesn't
knoto hoto the other
half ives. Yes. in this
iOOrld there are some
Uery strange profess
sions. and this series
OF photographs sho,os
You q feto OF them.
The surprising thing
is that the people en-
gagged in these un.
usual professions fail
to see anything at oil
unusual about them.
Left: Ugh! " e
should imagine that
there are better and
more pleasant ,oays
OF testing soap than
tasting it. Yet Joseph
Stroll Of Los Angeles
prefers this method.
again. ugh! But it's
a living!
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21

honor" Their friend, Commodore
Richard cambridge, was to give the
words of command-"Fire-one-
two-three." Neither man was to
fire before the word zone" or after
three"
Gentlemen, to your places"
Take aim!" Decatur leveled his
pistol at Barron's waistline and his
adversary pointed his weapon at De-
catur's hip.
'Fire-one ."
The reports of the two pistols
sounded as one and both men
dropped to the ground.
They brought carriage to bear
Decatur back to Washington. There
was no such vehicle ready for Bar
ron and Decatur insisted that his OBJ
ponent be taken with him. But there
wasn't room for both. AS they lift
ed the young officer into the car
rage, Barron called to him, God
bless you, Decatur"
Farewell, farewell, Barronl" he
replied as the carriage rolled away.
That was the last time he ever
heard Decatur's voice for the gallant
young officer, after suffering intense
agony all day, died that night. Bar
ron recovered from his wound and
lived to be 83 years old, the last
OF his generation in the navy.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21

Gyp - Twiddle had the laugh
turned on himself in his little Joke
with the insurance company.
Joint-How?
Gyp - He insured 500 cigars.
smoked them, and then sent in a
claim on the ground that they had
been destroyed by fire.
Joint-And they laughed at him.
| suppose7
Gyp-No, they had him arrested
on q charge Of arson.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21
End Tables Easily
Made From Spools
By RUTH WYETH SPEARS

"NEAR MRS. SPEARS: have
- made pair Of spool shelves
like those you give directions for
in your Sewing Book No. 3. They
are painted watermelon pink to
match the flowers In my bedroom
curtains, and they are very pretty
hung at each side Of the windows.
would like to make some end
tables Of spools for the living
room, but can't think of a way to
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21
Few Accomplishments

Few accomplishing ntS
He that leaveth nothing 10
chance will do few things ill, but
he will do very few things.-Hah-
fax.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21
REVEALING CLUE

Daddy-Wel, Dicky, did you
know II was my birthday tomorrow?
Dicky-No, but I suspected it. l
saw Ma going into de S and 10 fer
. present fer somebody.
The McDowell times. [volume] (Keystone, W. Va.) 1904-1941, 1941-03-21
A Cloud on His Name

James Barron, who had for years
been Barron of the Cheapeake' now
bore the odium of having killed the
nations most popular hero" writes
William Oliver Stevens in the chap
ter, THE Two Commodores" in his
book pistols at Ten PAGES" (pub-
hshed recently by the Houghton Milf
fin company upon which this &C
count Of the famous duel is based.
ITO this day the cloud still hangs
over his name. He is still The Man
VINO Killed Decatur
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Home Going Up
CONTINUED from Page One)

Present plans call opening dwelling public nspec
ton around April Is.
The current Issue
tura magazine published Washington exclusively
Detroit number featuring editorial
the Motor City and its architecture
architect, did the guest editing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Back Elected
Lumber Dealers
Chief for 1941
Three Other Officers
Named at Groups
A mn u al Meeting

William +. Back, president Of
the Gillespie-Back Lumber and
Roofing Co. 11779 Cloverdale ave-
nue., and director of the Detroit
District Retail Lumber Dealers As
ISOLATION for several years, was
elected president of the lumber
dealers group at a recent meet
ing.
Another longtime director.
Francis r. Fellrath, of the F. II.
Fellrath Sons Company of Inks
ter, was elected vice president,
while Bryan Chaplow, Detroit
lumberman for "a years, was
elected to the board of directors
of the dealers association. Chap
low, who served four years with
the w. p. Ternes Company and 16
years with the Currier Lumber
Company, opened his own retail
yard at 8675 East Seven-Mile
road, in 1887.
Howard McLees. manager Of
the Detroit District Retail Lum-
Der Dealers Association, came
here in 1885 from Ohio. where he
had been active in lumber associa-
ton affairs for many years.
Back. the associations new pres
ident. came TO Detroit from Mimi
esota in 1925. where for many
years he was engaged in the spe-
cial millwork business. He was en-
ployed by the F. M. Sibley Lumber
Company here, and when he re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
zeI|er Co. Appoints
Garrels Sales MANAGER

The Zeller Building Company,
5000 Bedford road. Saturday an
nounced the appointment of Fred
Garrels. formerly of Garrels &
Klipfel, as salesmanager. Garrels,
who has % years experience in
the realty field. will supervise the
sale of Zeller built custom homes.
The Zeller Company, which now
has 20 homes under construction.
has a number of east and west
side models.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Model Dwelling
Boosts Sales

Arvid c. Peterson. builder of
the Colonial budget home at the
Detroit Builders Show. reported
Saturday that his full-size model
had been responsible for numer-
Gus sales since the show opened
last week. First purchaser was
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Kuritar.
Others who were among the first
to order duplication of the bud
get home were Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Steiss. 1907 Helen avenue,
and Mr.. and Mrs. James Hunt,
4297 Allendale avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Full Delegate Quota
To Architects Meet

The Detroit Chapter of the
American Institute of Architects
is to be represented by its full
quota of seven delegates when the
seventy-third annual convention of
the American Institute of Archi-
tects begins May II at Yosemite
Valley, Cal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23

More than S550000000 in home construction
launched July Of last by private capital operat
the FILA program Federal Housing Administrator Abner
son announced Saturday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
No Black Maqic Here

If pressed the
exhibit Builders
and light in the don't necessarily
glasses being victimZed by black
call 10 Edison engineers brought following explanation
(and information
gadget IN which will automatically door,
the workings of the device.
First button the dash board Of
underneath the gravel drive When
the buried plate COIL
button creating magnetic f This actuaes the coil under the
drive and the which
the door But Still have drive into the
Harry suhrns mems chiers expanding their facilities
1000 feet by taking the third Building
Shelby addition will
The architects: Smith, Hnchman and Gryls.
More than S550000000 been
launched July Of private operating
the FILA Federal Housing Administrator Fegu-
announced Saturday.
Leak
cut down
Air
control the proportion of air supplied to the fire.
The Department OF Buildings and Safety Engineering reported
sharp increase Detroit building for the ending February
% the period During the last week the e
mated of buildings
Sl3s4 5s5 compared TO SS2516 for the period 1910
A total OF 1856 permits issued during the ending
February D. 269 for period year ago.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Coal Remains Leader

About 80 per cent of all heat
and power in the United States is
obtained from coal. Iron Fireman
technicians report. Although this
country has been using coal for
generations. the surface of its vast
deposits has barely been scratched,
il is claimed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Apply Varnish First

Before painting asbestos shin
giles it is advisable to apply coat
of spar varnish to give the pant
good anchorage. Allow this to dry
several days before painting.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-23
Cut Woman's Work

Houses seem to be built more
and more with the idea Of cutting
down on the woman's work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
Electric Washers
EASY WASHER
ALL WHITE. WAS $50
$33
NE Floor samples; o pelIverl

1888 Floor Samples; " Delivers
BENJAMIN APPLIANCE SHOPS
1892 LIZ ERNOfS, 1ST BL. " FENKELL
1885 GRATIOT. At emile ROAD +.
OPEN SUNDAY II TO o; EWES. TILL 10
FACTORY rebuilt washers; 30-day trial
exchange clearance, and your choice
Easy. Maytae Thor. SO. soc 4 week 81
delivers Benjamin Appliance Shops. 1892
LiSernois 'Innrih Of Fenkeil, 1885 Gratioi
Il 6-Miie Kd. r.. Open sun. IL TO 9.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

BRAND NEW beautiful blond bedroom
suite gorgeous waterfall I'D exquisite
nne chest or drawers. all match sacrifice
80 complete Terms II desired
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
ALVIN

ssI5 NESI NEKNOR
Open ives. riIi y Take Baker Car
BEAUTIFUL SELECTION or BEDROOM
SUITES UNDER $50
LOEwENBE3G BROS. 8137 Mt ELLIOTT
BEDS! BEDS S2g5
Metal IN walnut finish; also Jenny Lind
twin beds, maple. mahogany. walnut at
big savings
1928 woodwsrd-open sun.-corneirso
BEDROOM Bargain-Just released. beautf-
full 3-pieee bedroom suites. 5-plv hufl
and bud walnut. large chest bed vanity
- dresser sold for SIS, sacrIfice sa2
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28
Electro Appliances

HOOVER WITH ATTACHMENTS. 50 81
Rebuilt cleaner. perfect eondition: terms
s23s RUBI'S s43S
Mack I'D. River
Omen Sunday and Evenings
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

ALL pore 6-cl. II REFRIGERATOR. $40, 30.
Fensel Appliance 3a0S Fenkell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-28

CENTRAL STORES
1920 LIVERNOIS

BRAND NEW studio couch. makes ~ a.
sirge or double bed Beautifully up
hnlstered sacrifice Si3 complete Terms
81 down Northern Warehouse
1920 LINERNOIS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

milk producer in Connecticut.
 The resolution instructed tite ns- sociati0n's board of directors nto bring to the attention of the milk administration the imperative need of the dairy farmer for price in- crease to the end that the ef1icient milk producer can maintain a decent standard of living for himself and his family and meet his ever increas- ing financial obligations"
 The association adopted another resolution urging prompt payment to the producer for his milk.
 Tn group also asked appropria- tions for free calf vaccination and free veterinary service in connection with the control of Bangs disease.
 The group reelected F. Marsden Bacon, Middletown, as president. Other officers reelected: Lynn H. Grant, Melrose, vice president; A. R. Wadsworth, Pennington, secretary, and j., Arthur Sherwood, Easton. treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
TWO AIR ROUTES
 FOR AUSTRALIA
United States May Be DOubly Linked Shortly
 to That Country
BY LEICESTER WAGNER

San Francisco, January IA. - Australia soon may be linked with the United States by two air routes, ! Captain P. G. Taylor of Sydney, pilot-associate of the late Sir Charles s Kingsford- Smith, said today. One would be operated by an American firm, the other by an Australian company.
 Taylor is in the United States on a secret mission for the Australian commonwealth in connection with the American aviation industry.
 For 10 years Taylor has been Aus tralia's pioneer of new aerial routes, having a leading role, in establish ing lines linking England and Aus tralia, Australia and New Zealand, and Australia and India, from whence routes lead through Egypt to South Africa.
 He flew with Sir Charles across the Pacific from Brisbane to the United States in 1884 in the same lockheed plane Southern Cross" in which Sir Charles subsequently, was lost.
 Australia believes that aviation must be developed on an interna- tional basis, and that landing facili- ties must be granted by one country to the lines of the other" he said.
 Australia will certainly welcome completion of the American Line of clippers to her shores, and we hope 70 ahall receive the same welcome Ssr an Australian line here" (Pan American Ai1'ways presently operates between San Francisco and Auckland, New Zealand, and pre- sumably would extend it's service to Australia across the Tasman Sea0
 "The necessity for two lines be- tween Australia and the United States has been rendered doubly ap- parent by the developments now talk ing place in the Pacific" Taylor de- clared. Tt is not merely because such line will tighten up the quick communications between all parts of the British Empire that will be necessary to win the war, but we feel that 1t is even more important to link Australia with the United States in 6 manner that will enable both to make the Pacific region what we feel 1t should be.
 "We do not want the Pacific to be- come another Europe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
ELM CITY GETS
 Y rCONvENTION
Problems Facing AssOcia- ton to Be Discussed By
 Groups Saturday

New Haven, Jan. 14.-The Young Mems Christian Associations of Connecticut will hold their 74th an- nual convention here Saturday with Stanlye High, author and editor, scheduled to deliver the keynote ad- dress on CTS Democracy Worth Sav- ing?" and Cecil Gamble, president of the Cincinnati Y. M. O. A., speak ing at the convention banquet on Accepting the Challenge"
 A series of five policy discussion groups will assemble in the after noon to tackle various problems facing the association. Each group will be conducted by two leaders selected for their expert knowledge on the subject considered. The top ics and leaders follow:
 "The Oncoming Generation in a Democracy" Edwin F. Poland, Bridgeport, chairman of the state boys work committee; and Dr. Lis ton Pope, professor of social ethics at the vale Divinity School.
 "The Nation Cleared to Defense Where Do We Fit?", Charles A, Russell, Haddam, state Y. M. o. A. chairman; and Jerome H. Bentley, New York City, program director of the New York City Associations and member of the national board of the Y. M. c. A.
 "The Democratic Process at Work" Archie s. Knowles, boys work secretary, Hartford Y. M. c. A.. and Robert Heininger, director of the Union Settlement House of Hartford.
 "A Million Young Men in Uni- form-What Is the Y's Responsi- bility?" Frederick U. Conrad, presi- dent of the Hartford Y. M. c. A., member of the national army and navy committee of the "Y, and chairman of the Connecticut com mittee appointed to deal with this problem: and John E. Manley, Had- dam, retiring general secretary of the national council of the Y. M. 0. A.
 'Duties of the Citizen in Demo- cracy," Arthur P. Warner, New Ha- ven alderman and chairman of the public affairs committee of the young mems council of the Y. M. c. A.; and Dr. Paul M. Limbert of Springfield College, executive di- rector of the committee on public affairs of the National Council of the Y. M. c. A.
 Miss Neill James, author of the 'Petticoat vagabond" and world ex- plorer, will speak to the ladies of the convention at a tea at 4 p. m.
 Convention headquarters will be in the Y. M. c. A. building here. The convention committee is head ed by William H. Short, Hartford, chairman; Robert K. Bantz, Bridge port: William L. Brown, New Ha- ven; Clarence w. Crook, New Ha- ven; D. A. Hoffman, New Britain; John R. McCurdy, New Haven; Stanley P. Mead, Stamford; Edwin F. Poland and David Hamlin, Bridgeport; Thomas F. Heating, NorWalk, and Herbert s. Smith, Wa terpury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
'DEvITO'S BAND
 HONORED TODAY
Veteran Maestro Selected to Play at Presidents
 Ball at Hamilton Park

Mike DeVito and his orchestra of 12 men have been engaged for the eighth annual Presidents Birthday Ball which is to be held at Hamilton Park pavilion Thursday evening, January S0th. The selection of MT. DiVito and his musicians is 8 tri- bute to the musical prowess of one of Waterbury's best known maes- tros. Like such great leaders as Nal Hallett, Paul Whiteman, Vim cent Lopez and many others who were in their prime when Devito and Mark were names to be conjured in Newith- otnShrdlw1lcmfwyppy within New England, Mike has kept abreast of the times by changing his style whenever the occasion de- n1anded.
 His most recent triumph was scored at the "Swtngsation" shows at Buckingham Hall during the fall and early winter months. The DeVito band was selected as the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

Maestro DeVito, saying, "Mr. De Vtto's music is the snoothest and best qualified show accompaniment that I have heard outside of the metropolitan area"
 In spite of the numerous younger Swing" bands which are muSh- rooming into existence at regular in- tervals, the old maestro, Mike De Vito has more than held his own and is one of the most popular dance bands not only in Waterbury, but throughout the state, at the present time. MT. DeVito will begin rehearsals of a special Presidents Ball concert and dance program during the next few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
PIGEON CLUB TAKES UP ARMS

Toledo, O. = (UP) = A group of pigeon enthusiasts here is aroused over an attempt to put a pigeon traffic control ordinance through c:ty council. The group, known as Pigeon Flyers, club of amaters, contends that racing pigeons are a national defense asset and should be protected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
South Britain Briefs 964o of Towns Residents Voted Into p,,plII Al Bondage by 4Go of Voters-Bond z,~,,. Issue for School a Blitzkreg! >ON\\'0O0

Officials explained that the plan for bonding was modeled on the financing attempted by Stonington township, a community where they now pay about 24 mills, plus an s mill borough tax. StOningtOn might have been picked because it's one of the most distant townships, and our people visit there seldom. Stonington owes about half million; SOuthbury owes $22,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
MILK PRODUCERS
 SEEK INCREASE
Want to Raise Income of Dairy Farmers in State
 of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 14-(UP)-- A resolution adopted by the Con- necticut Milk Producers association today urged immediate steps" by the state milk control administra- tion to raise the income of the fluid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

the submarine shop at Bridge Pl a ga, people are gathering in little knots dis
 cussing th e Town Meeting
 last Frid a y evening tn a t
 voted a bond issue backed by the town for the building of a school for which we have no plans or no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
EX-MARINES TO MEET WEDNESDAY EVENING

The second meeting of the Water bury detachment of the Marine Corps League will be held on We'd nesday January 18th at TOO p. m, at room 209 of the Post Office build ing. All honorably discharged mar ines are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14

As this project shapes mp now, we sec only . single posslbl efIaw. If Paradise, Squaw Rock, She- pa1g, Saw Teeth, Bates Rock, SpraddIe Brook, KettIetOwn and Georges Hill taxpayers revolt and refuse to sign those Al bonds, and elect to build a schOOlhOuse of their own, the Poverty Avenue School may fail. That's why we want the murals to depict scene from the more rugged sections of this township. We don't want any mermaidS, fairies, or red-winged blackbirds in the decorative scheme. We want one of Ernest Fiene's buck deer with . Squaw Rocker sneaking up on the meat ready for the kill. Kids could study under that influence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-14
Orchestra Leader

"pit" music which furnished the
 accompaniment for the sets. Just 8 few weeks ago during an en- gagement at Hamilton Park follow ing an appearance at the Bucking- ham, the famous radio band leader Bob Chester paid high tribute to