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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
Touring Europe h 1886
John Barr Recap Behoding Glorious Sunrise From Mount Rg Swiss Alps Consuts Little Diary and Presents Vivid
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were brightly shining. Outside, . great bonfire blazed and St. Ber- nard dogs parked and hustled about importantly. The inside of the hotel was as busy as c bee. hive. Shouts of excited laughter came from all directions as the guests dressed in the dark. Button. shoes were in fashion then. Every body carried c shoe -buttoner, but nobody stopped to use 1t that morning. The main thing was to get out with the St. Bernards and the bonfire, under the stars.
 Assembled at the highest point of the mountain c short distance from the hotel, we looked like c tribe of Indians wrecked on c very small island in mid-ccean, for we were above the clouds, that were tossed about by c gentle breeze and had the appearance of noiseless surf beating against our small island.
 We looked the part of Indians all right as every one of Us was wrapped in c gay-colored blanket.
 Now there was no laughter or loud conversation. We were uii- der the spell of the awe-inspiring glory of the stars. They looked bigger, nearer and more dazzling brilliant than ever we had seen them before. The St. 4ernArds seemed to feel about 1t as we, man. kind, did. They looked from us to the stars and seemed pleased that we felt alike about 1t.
 The Bostonians and I stood to- gether and c noble St. Bernard paid us the compliment of coming and standing beside us.
 The next miraculous hour was isadescribable. The amazing splen- dor of the stars faded away. The advance messengers os day sp- peared in the eastern sky. Far distant glazier-capped mountains reflected the sun, that we could not yet see. The color of the ocean of clouds that eacircled what appeared to be our small is- land changed from dull grey to beautiful white-caps dancing on the sea.
 With bewildering rapidity the mighty spectacle developed. All the colors of the rainbow, and ell the shades and tints of the fiow- CTS we love were brought into the magnificent picture.
 still the illusion that we were on e small island in the middle of the sea, was unhro1en. The white caps"1 continued Go dance mefxily, and the nolseless surf beat against our rocky ehore.
 60 Natures vast mclion-pietszre
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(PART III TOURING EUROPE IN 1886 IRvA-.~aAa.A TAA4 HMkvs Ra vSRl

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 Copyright, 194l, John Barr)
 (Quoting from My old Diary)
 ''Saturday, September 18th, 1886 -9 ?. m.
 Above the clouds on the summit of Mount Rigi, Switzerland.
 I came to bed early to get warm. Am writing under difficulties. My light = Q flickering tallow candle. ! am doubled-up like a half -open jack.knife. Under me Is . depth of about six feet of feather beds. On top of me- ditto. The middle of me is sunk out of sight. My head and feet are up to the same level. I'm desperately thirsty and have rung for an attendant to order Q pitcher of water. He must be coming as hear Q scuffing of feet outside the door. The door bursts open, and two smiling attendants enter. They are bringing a huge feather-bed. So, III have to stop writing, as they don't understand the English language very we'll and must explain to them in pantomime that what want, Is not more feather beds - but . drink of water"
 '"The Rigi', as this famous Swiss mountain Is commonly called, IS located only a few miles from the city of Lucerne. At the base Of The Rigi, on the Lake of Lucerne, is located the village of vitmau, from whence ascends the perpen- dicular railroad to the summit of the mountain.
 Though only about the height of America's Mount Washington, The Rigi commands an unequalled view of all the Alps, which fact has given 1t such popularity.
 To witness Q sunrise from the summit of The Rigi, is an event never to be forgotten.
 My very delightful fellow-tcur- ists, walter Eaton and his wife, "Addie" and his sister, "Sissie", and I, had intended to 90 up there, but had not fixed the time - but lucky fate fixed it for us.
 Late Saturday afternoon we were returning from a visit to the scenes of William Tells patriot actiyities--and just before our boat reached vitmau, the cap- tain came to our party, saying. Don't fail to 60 up The Rigi tonight. I promise you . clear sunrise tomorrow. The hotel up there is crowded with guests who have been waiting for days what you1l see tomorrow"
 We thanked the captain and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
New Haven Firm Awarded Baldwin St. Bridge Contraci
Spotlignting Brass CityNews
Credit Unions

Credit union problems and their solution were outlined by L. B. Nixon of New Britain, managing director of the Connecticut Credit Union league, ct c meeting of the Waterbury chapter of the league ct the Y. M. o. A. last night.
 James Moran, local director, re. ported steady growth of local credit unions and increases in their resources. 1t was announced that the next chapter meeting will be held in June ct MT. Moran's cottage at Lalpe Quassapaug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
On ,Sidelines

The condition of Pete Pomponio of 46 Washington street, admitted to the Waterbury hospital yester. day, was reported as comfortable today by hospital attendants.
 Pompondo suffered an injury to his left hand ct his work in the Chase Metal Works plant in Waterbury. Pomponio was slated to play basket ball in c sectional basketball cham pionship contest at Washington park last night.
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developed before our delighted eyes. With lightning swiftness the pageant ungolded. The sky was ablaze with gorgeous color which was reflected on our ocrean of clouds 50 that the "white-caps" and Surf" adopted unnaturally gay colorS.
 Then came the joyous and thrilling entrance of His Majesty, The Sun upon the vast stage, and dominated the days drama.
 Something very beautiful hap. pened then. It was Sunday 5noSn- ing, and the music of church bells came softly floating up from sev- eral Swiss Cantons.
 To Us, above the clouds that appeared to be the ocean, the ef- feet was r1ysteriously lovely.
 To form any idea of the specta. cle we were 90 fortunate to wit- ness that Sunday morning, Sep- tember 18th, lee6 - one must start with our illusion that we were on c small island in the middle of the seq = c silent sec, whose breakers gave no sound.
 Indeed, one of the strangest things about the whole experience, was the vast silence, save for the iiushed rhythm of the distant church bells.
 The sir was as clear that day that peaks c hundred miles away were seen without glasses. But as clouds hid the lower part Of the other mountains as they did ours, from our viewpoint we all ap- pcared to rise out of the sea, and the seq that we thought we saw, was part of the charm of the grand panorama.
 The friendly st. Bernard won our hearts completely. If he left us for couple of minutes, he hurried back. He liked the Bos- tonians very much. Big broad- shouldered, friendly, Walter Eaton was just his style of Q man. and "Addie" and 'iSissie" suited his fancy exactly. There was . world Of meaning in every look he gave them. Our final parting was pathetic.
 With the day 60 splendidly in- atgurateds we Indians" returned ! to the hotel, exchanged our ''blankets" for regular attire, and laastened to breakfast, with keen appetites.
 The wonderful spectacle tlaat we had witnessed. was the sole topic of conversation. Guests who had been waiting for many days de- clared that they had been more than amply repaid, Q few who had witnessed e sunrise on The Iigi before, said that this one was far the most wonderful. And the hotel proprietor said that in ell his experience he had never seen It's equal.
 60 tho Bcstonians and I counted osmselyes as especially lucky
 lTs Bs usntannsdD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
By ELMER 0. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOEl

New York, April 3--(Up) -stocks opened narrowly irregular in mod crate trading today. Bonds were firm. Cotton futures rose 6 to i6 points to new seasonal highs.
 DuPont opened ct l4T IA up 9-l; Bethlehem Steel 70 up l; Q. g. Steel B7 1.2 up i.S; Chfysler 03 3-4 up i-4; Kennecott 34 l-0 up 1-e; and Q. s. Rubber 23 7.e up i.e.
 Railroad issues continued steady to firm. Chicago Great Western
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Investment Trust Quotations e. T. CULHANE, ING
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03
Jury Cases

Jury cases for the civil side of the April term of superior court will be assigned tomorrow morn. ing ct 10 o'clock by Judge Ken- meth Wynne, 1t was announced today by clerk of the superior court George II. Freeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-03

Award of the contract for con- gtsaction of the long-proposed new Baldwin street bridge to the E..
 Frione Construction company of New Haven was voted by the board of public works at special meet ing this noon. The firms bid was eol, ,lBO60, lowest of seven sub- mitted to the board at e meeting Tuesday night and far below the anprUpfiation of e92O00 made available for the project in the city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Q MODERN MENUS
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Stan Writer

Fruit is plentiful. So it's time to make fruit buffers to store away for non-fruit seasons. The follow ing tested information comes from the Farmers Bulletin, No. 1900, of the Department of Agriculture.
 For fruit buffers, the pulped fruit Is cooked with sugar until the mixture has 8 homogeneous thick consistency that Is soft enough to spread easily when cold.
 The fruits most commonly used for buffers are tart apples, april cots, grapes, peaches, pears, plums and quinceS. Apple butter made with cider has an especially good flavor. Other combinations are apples and grape juice, apples and plums, and apples and quinces, to give desirable blendingS of flavor and color.
 Use only sound, ripe fruit or firm portions of windfalls or culls. Wash the fruit thoroughly and prepare as follows:
 Apples: Pare and slice. Use equal measures of fruit and cider, or 50-60 mixture of cidar and water.
 Apricots and Peaches: Scald: remove skins and pits. Crush fruit and cook in own juice.
 Grapes: Remove from stems, crush and cook in own juice.
 Pears: Quarter; remove stems but not cores and skins. Add half as much water as fruit.
 Plums: Crush and cook in own juice.
 Quines: Gut into small pieces and remove blossom ends but leave cores and skins.
 Add water, using from one-half to equal quantities of water to fruit.
 Cook until the fruit is soft. stirring constantly. Press through Q collander, then through a line sieve to remove all fibrous material and give smooth consistency. The quantity of sugar varies according to taste, but the usual proportion $ haH as much sugar as fruit pulp. Add one-fourth to one-half tea spoon of salt to each gallon of but ter. Boil rapidly and stir constant y to prevent burning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
GUSHING LINE FORMS ON THE
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GUSHING LINE FORMS ON THE
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 If anything makes me feel like cussing you out, (writes reader) but can't do it because you have done me so much good, it is when you recommend a s'tot" of alcohol for old sourpusses. I am sure you do much harm by such advice. My father, when he leaves the stuff alone, does very well, though he has always been of an irritable nature. But from the first drink even only a beer or two, 1t makes a fool of him, and more so since he has grown old CT. It loosens his tongue and makes him quarrelsone. When he has a few drinks everybody becomes a d. d fool but him, and many time I have had to stop my ears with my fingers to keep from listening to his abusive falkland this isn't half the story.
 But since the first of the year I have had more peace of mind with him than in any other like period in many years, because he develop ed some heart trouble and that scar- ed him off from drink completely. Now I have to watch your column and cut out your alcohol recommen- dations before he reads 1t, else he would seize upon that as an excuse to take 8 bracer. And he is by no means the only one who would take your recommendation just like that. So hope, Doctor, you never suggest 1t again.
 (H. s. J.) From the date of the correspond ent's letter I infer that the protest was inspired by the following item published in this column recently: Decrepit and Grabbed
 Question-Is 8 small amount of whiskey good for an elderly per- son? We never keep 1t in the house but have Ben Told 8 very little is good for old people.
 (Mrs. A. M.) Answer-For the decrepit and crab- bed, irritable peevish, difficult to live with, a tot of alcohol in any form is beneficial-say a table spoonful of brandy, whiskey, rum, a glass of wine or 8 mug of ale or beer with or after lunch and SUD- per daily, not more. For such el-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Q MODERN MENUS Prepare Fruit Buffers While
 The Season Lasts

As butter cooks down and be- comes thicker reduce heat to pre- vent Spattering. When butter is thick, test by pouring a small quantity on a cold plate. Cook rn- til no rim of liquid separates around the edge of the butter on the plate.
 Stir in spices as desired, for example, to 3 teaspoons of mixed ground spices to the gallon of but ter.
 Use only fresh spices and just enough to give a delicate flavor without obscuring the natural fruit flavor. Or if a light-colored butter Is desired, add whole spices tied loosely in a cheesecloth bag while the butter is cooking.
 Pour the butter while boiling hot into sterinzed containers and seal.
 MONDAYS MENU
 BREAKFAST: Honeydew melon with lemon slices, rolled oats, toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Red kidney beans. enriched bread and chopped let tuce sandwiches, sliced oranges, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Canned corn beef hash with poached eggs, fried sticks, stewed pears, cookies, cof. fee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
STRAND

Performances tomorrow evening at Warmers Strand theater mark the closing of the hilarious laugh mt, Love Crazy, co-starring VII. liam Powell and Myrna Loy: also Joel McCrea and Ellen Drew in
 Reaching for the Sum-.
 One of the most powerful and completely different dramas the screen has seen in many a moon comes to the Strand tomorrow af- ternoon with the presentation of A Woman'S Face, co-starring Joan Crawford and Melvyn Douglas with Conrad Veidt and a score of other favorites.
 Miss Crawford plays the scared woman, enemy of mankind, re- stored to beauty by Douglas plas- tic surgery, but the slave of a criminal madman, played by Veidt. The struggle between the two men, one offering sanctuary from a cruel world. the other chance to change her fate, provides gripping mo- ments.
 George Cukor. responsible for such hits as "The Philadelphia Story" and "The Women" directed, and Victor Saville. of Goodbye, MT. Chips" fame, produced. Players include Osa Massen, Reginald Owen. Albert Hassermann, Mar joFie Main. Donald Meek, Connie 0ilchTist. Richard Nichols, Charles 0uigley and 0wlll Andre.
 Amid the dramatic and poignant heart moments are thrills such as gorge. . breakneck race against a wild cable ride over . roaring death tn sleighs drawn by galloping horses, and other exciting episodes.
 On the GaSae big show is the sen- sailonal air thriller Power Dive, starring Richard AElen and Jean Parker with . supporting cast iis- eluding Helen Mack, Roger Pryor, Don casfle. off Edwards and Billy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
STATE

The rugged and rip-roaring West of the post Civil War era with all its gun-play and horseplay is the dramatic setting of Warner Brothers new film, Bad Men of Missouri" |" which opens today at the air con- ditioned State theater.
 Those were the days when the returning soldiers found their homes and farms taken over by skinflint, fraudulent bankers who had taken advantage of the aver age persons ignorance of finance. It was they who were responsible for breeding the lawlessness which spawned the James brothers, the DaltonS and those bad men of Mis- souri, the Younger brothers.
 Dennis Morgan, Wayne Morris and Arthur Kennedy are cast in the roles of the Younger brothers, the most carefree, gun-toting trio to have blazed its name in the adventurous history of the Old West. Pert Jane Wyman supplies the romance as the girl friend of Arthur Kennedy who takes the part of Jim Younger.
 The Younger brothers return from the Civil War to find that their father had been killed during an attempt to dispossess him by 8 banker, played by Vic tor Jory. They also find that this same action of taking over homes had been going on among all the neighboring farmers, Embittered, they set out upon a career of bank and train robbing with the inten- tion of reimbursing the farmers. Be- cause Of this they became known as the Robin Hood bandits.
 So clever and so daring were their deeds that no sheriff or posse could bring them to bay. The sud- den and climactic end of their reign is the strangest story in all of the bullet-splashed saga of the West.
 Bad Men of Missouri" has . supporting cast that is made up of Alan Baxter, Sam McDaniel and many more noted players.
 Tn addition to this thrill treat the management presents They Dare Not Love" with George Brent and Martha Scott ia eo-starrlng roles and Paul LukAs heading an impressive supporting cast Of fAv' 0Tiies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

derly, infirm folk with obsessions about strong drink the alcohol may be given in form of various "beef extracts, malt, 'tonic" or one or another feebly medicated elixir.
 Tn my opinion this use of alcohol for sweetening senility IS rarely if ever advisable for one less than six- ty years of age. Nowadays few adults become elderly, senile, child ish or irfirn before sixty.
 So far as consumption of alcohol lie beverages or spirits is concerned the safe and sound attitude for any one who has not yet reached his or her dotage is total abstinence.
 It is not at all difficult to be a total abstainer, but, as many unwise ones have found to their sorrow and the sorrow of their families, it is exceedingly difficult to pretend you can take 1t" or leave 1t alone or that you are capable of taking a nip or cocktail now and then in a so- cial way without ever carrying your fake conviviality to excess.
 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Glauc0ma
 Is glaucoma infectious Two chil- dren who sometimes play with our children have 1t. They wear band- age on one eye and dark glasses and their eyes seem to discharge pus, They are excluded from school
 (Mrs. s. J) Answer-Glaucoma is not con- tagious, but the condition you de- scribe suggests rather some contagi- ous form of conjunctivities (eyelid lining inflammation or possibly even trachoma Cred sore eyes, gra- nulated lid9 which is very conta- gius. Better ask the physician in charge of the children about 1t,
 Poison Ivy
 Being great victim of poison ivy I wonder if it is generally known how comforting hot applications are. Wiring out a cloth in water as hot as your hands can bear and apply 1t to the affected area. It brings great re- lief from the intolerable itching. Follow the hot applications by dab ping on calamine lotion.
 (Mrs. B. T. F. Answer-Thank you. It will prob- ably be a timely hint to many suf- ferers. On request I am glad to send a monograph on Poison Ivy to any reader who provides a stamped envelope bearing his address.
 Breathing and Congestion
 Would 1t be safe for one subject to hemorrhoids to practice belly breathing?
 co. F. M., D. D. S.) Ar1swer-In fact it would be ben- eficial. Send stamped envelope bear. ing your address, and ask for mono- graphs Belly Breathing" and Tt Is Stupid to Suffer From Piles"
 Iodin Ration
 Please send me the iodine ration and advise what benefits are derived from taking it. (Miss F. S.)
 Answer-Send stamped envelope bearing your address, for "Instruc- tions for Taking an 1odin Ration" !" Protected by John F. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

Set your friends to guessing how you can afford such expensive clothes-by appearing in this at- tractive Claire Tilden style when lunching downtown and for after moons or informal evening festivi- ties! For with delft, simple styling and tasteful touches of trim, Pat- tern $50 has a definite Fifth Ave- nue air, yet it's made in a jiffy on your own sewing machine, with the Sewing Guide for expert advice. Those fan-like yokes that are shown with refreshing lace edging are an effective and very feminine note-they enhance the charming shape of the neckline and they hold the bodice softness in gathers below You'll want to use more of the trim if you cut your sleeves in the short. single-scalloped style pictured. Long and three quarter length sleeve ver- sions are also included in the pat tern. Darts just above the smartly buckled belt give smooth lines to that important midriff section, and there's below-the waist flattery in a single front skirt panel. Buttons, flowers, a pin or clips are all gay thoughts for trimming this dress
 Pattern $50 is cut in women's sizes 36, 38, 40, A, A, 46, 48 and 30. Size 36 requires 3 3-8 yards 3o inch fabric and IFS yards lace edg- ing. U
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (i5c) fin coins for this pattern WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo- crat Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

What job some swimmers make of that simple act-getting into the water. Shivers of appre- hension, last looks around = and then the dive and belly flop?
 You can teach yourself sim- pie dive that gets you into the water easily and pleasantly.
 Stand on, the side of the pool, swing arms forward and push hard with your toes, pushing yourself away from the side.
 Lower your head and arms and dive into the water few feet from where you stood.
 If you've firmly resolved to keep your head down and look at your feet. you will have avoided that trouble-making last look around.
 As you dive make your body straight from finger-tip to toe. And keep your head and hands down until you're well under wa- ter. If you slap the surface it's because you lifted your head just as you reached the water.
 Other obstacles to good swim ming yield as readily to a little knowing how"
 How to do the popular strokes Is explained in our S2-page book let. Gives diagrams and direc- tons for the American Crawl and back crawl. tFndgen, trudgen and side stroke. Tells how to dive. float. keep safe in the water. Has race ing starts and turns.
 Send i0c in coin for your copy of HOW TO BE Asn00D SWIM MEM t0 Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 0sS Sixth Ave-, New York, M. F. Ba sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, end the NAME of beokift,