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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
CT Rights
In Brief

What do I do about my National
Service Life insurance." Am
1 eligible for Unemployment bene-
fitS?' What about q loan
guaranty"
Veterans and their families who
ask themselves these questions
every day will find the answer to
them in the table of veteran infor-
nation which is reprinted in to-
days issue following popular de-
mand. The list which has been
compiled by the local office of Vet
GRAMS Affairs will be found on page
Is Of the NewS-Herald.
Sponsored by the News-Herald,
the table was compiled by the OVA
with the assistance of the Veterans
of Foreign Wars, Edward G. Head
man post, 218. American Legion
The list contains pertinent excerpts
from the Bill of Rights and sum-
marieS of other benefits provided
for by the government. The veter-
ans chart answers questions of vet
Grams Of both World War 1 and II
as to the benefits for which they
are eligible.
Returned servicemen are urged
to clip sheet for future reference.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Another Fish
Story; This Time
Over Boundaries

LANSING, Feb. IA = U.H - Mich
igan and Ohio appeared headed for
a boundary dispute today over who
is going to fish in whose territory.
The question was brought to the
floor Of the House of Representa-
tives yesterday in the shape of a
resolution, asking for revocation of
a resolution adopted by the legis-
lature in 1915. The adopted resolu-
ton turned over an area along
Maumee Bay in Southern Michigan
TO the state of Ohio.
Rep Eugene C. Betz. R.. Mon
roe, told the House that the 1945
resolution gave 7O.6 square miles
of water to Ohio, tremendously
affecting the fishing industry in
Monroe and other Michigan fish
ing centers on Lake Erie.
BetZ pointed out that Ohio has
900 miles Of water extending to the
national boundary. and said he saw
no reason for the additional alloca-
ton of water. He said apparently
the legislature didn't understand the
consequences Of the resolution
passed last year.
The new resolution, however. met
some controversy and was turned
over to the committee on rules and
regulations for further study.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Writer Gives Eye Witness Account
Of Germany Under Allied Yoke

How the John Doe of Germany
reacts to his new role in life under
Allied occupation forces will be told
by Nora VAIN, writer and lecturer
recently returned from Germany.
when she speaks here tonight at
the Roosevelt high school audito-
rum.
Miss Waln's lecture, third In a
series sponsored by the Wyandotte
Association of Women's clubs, will
be Revival in Germany" empha-
sizing the everyday German, the
way he lives and his reactions to
present conditions.
Author of Reaching For the
Stars" Miss VAIN returned from
Germany in December aftef spend
ing several months there as o cor
respondent for Atlantic Monthly.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Family Split AS
Home Hunting
Attempts Fail

A saddened family prepared to
make plans for separation Tuesday
as their pleas for a home went un-
answered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry LaBelle, $50
Biddle, had voiced an appeal last
week for living quarters when they
were informed that the house in
which they lived was to be torn
down to make way for the Wyan-
dotte Safeay Supermarket.
All house-hunting efforts of Mr..
LaBelle during the past month had
failed and when their final attempt
also brought no response, the La
Bellies set about packing household
furnishings and clothing for the
dreaded separation Of the family.
Continued on Page 49,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
City Warns On Gas Conversion
Move To Draft
Ordinance On
Unit Installation

Warning home owners against
dangers of unapproved gas CONVEX
sion units for coal furnaces, the
city council Wednesday prepared to
draw up an ordinance covering in
stallation and inspection of all gas
burners.
The action came after a Michi-
gan Consolidated Gas Company
representative told the Council of
fatal explosions throughout the
state resulting from defective
units. Poor installation of the
equipment by itinerant companies
in Michigan have exacted a high
toll of death and injury among
many families and resulted in de-
struction of a great many more
homes as the highly inflammable
gas exploded.
In the past, the gas company rep
resentative said, there were only q
few wen-known concerns which put
in gas heaters, and it was easy to
control the heating appliances. But
today at least 81 different COM
panieS have placed the convertors
JAMES have placed the converters
mand for gas heat has prompted
many such companies to hire in
experienced workers to install the
units.
Unable to control the flow of
the new devices into Michigan
homes by these fly-by-night con-
Germs. the gas company officials
are heartily In favor Of strict
enforcement by regulation" the
representative said.
Gravest threat to home safety lies
in faulty automatic pilot lights and
cheap, inferior materials.
Wyandotte was urged to draw up
an ordinance comparable to those
of other cities which curb unauthor-
lied workmanship in installing the
heaters.
Alarmed at this imminent threat
to the safety Of Wyandotte resi-
dents, Mayor Louis Benin urged
home-owners to consult their gas
company officials before changing
from coal to gas heat. He author
lied city attorney, Herbert P. Schen-
del to prepare the ordinance imme-
diately for action by the council.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
End Of OPA May
Bring Boom And
Bust Farrell

Warning the people of Michigan
that failure to maintain a constant
vigilance against the forces trying
to bring about initiation would end
In the inevitable boom and bust,
Lawrence L. Farrell has accepted
his responsibilities as the newly ap-
pointed acting Director of the office
of Price Administration for the State
of Michigan.
ITO devaluate our buying power
still further" added the Acting
State OPA Director, would be
next to criminal I'm that il would
deprive war bond owners, persons
living on fixed incomes and other
wage and salary earners of their
very means of existence. And this
would only be the beginning, be-
cause the depression following the
"shot in the arm" prosperity would
be an economic atom bomb"
Farrell was emphatic in that his
views were not based on theory, but
on actual experience familiar to
every person old enough to remem-
her the post World War I initiation
and depression. He pointed out that
the vast majority of the people
were for price control, but never
had such high pressure lobbying by
few interests been exerted against
the welfare of so many"
In regard to the criticisms that
OPA regulations were holding up
reconversion Farrell pointed to sew
eral recent reports, notably those
of the Committee on Economic De-
Continued on Page 18)
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Trenton Pastor Will Go Abroad
To Study Needs OF Dutch People
By Alma ID. Bowers

The Rev. Walter TeeuwiSSen, pas
tor of the Trenton Presbyterian
church, has been granted a two
months leave of absence and will
leave in March to visit the Meth
erlands where he will ascertain
first-hand the spiritual and other
needs of the Dutch people.
He will extend his trip to India.
He will confer with church lead
ers Of the Established church as
well as free churches and with
businessmen who are interested
in spiritual work.
The country is not new to Rev.
TeeuwiSsen as he was with the
Belgium Gospel Mission (founded
By R. c. Noton) for Is years and
left the Netherlands after the in
vasion of the Germans.
He was born in Holland not far
from Amsterdam and came to this
country as q young man. Rev.
TeeuwiSsen received religious train
ing at Moody's and MacCormick
seminary. In 1916 he volunteered for
war service with the Y.M.C.A. m
Camp Grant and later was sent
to Siberia, Russia.
His contact there with the priS-
oners Of war brought him to Hun
gary where he held special meet
ings and received a call from the
Hungarian Presbyterian Synod to
further spiritual work among their
people. He also received invitations
to go to other Balkan states.
After serving with the Polar div
ision in Russia and with U. S. pris-
oners of war during World War 1,
he held meetings throughout Eng
land and Scotland and in 1910 was
called to the United States to serve
in C.C.C. camps. He was called to
Trenton to accept the pastorate
Of the Presbyterian chuych in 1912.
Rev. Teeuwissen was elected q
member of the Council of the He
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

Only when she left Germany In
1888 after spending four years there
with her husband and daughter,
did Miss Vain realize she had been
under surveillance by the Gestapo
and that all three manuscripts Of
her book had disappeared. Himmler
then seized seven hostages after
reading her book and wrote her
that he would release them is she
would agree to write nothing politi-
cal about Germany.
All earnings from Miss Waln's
writings and lecture tours are do
mated to the Kappa Kappa Gamma
fund for homeless and refugee
children In Europe.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
1900 by
strauss
santZ

CTUFF: Wanna pinban machine
~ for your recreation room? Go
to the nearest bar and get one
cheap. Liquor cornish says they are
taboo for tavernS and quick
AT the Fraternal Order of Police
party Tuesday night Hap Sage was
called upon to make a speech. He
was the umpteenth speaker on the
list -. and was up to her ears with
listening. Getting to his feet Sage
piped, Gentlemen, I'm thirsty.
Thank you" 1t was considered the
best speech of the evening :. Mon
days suggestion to policemen and
firemen about buzz saw Squawks
didn't come too soon. Gotrox
Gulchers filed beef with council last
night naming officer Tommy
Norman. They are out for blood.
VITHODUNIT: When coke ma
w chimes are jimmied in bars and
stores 1t isn't news but when
1t happens in the local police sta
ton that is something different.
Detective McCrea is working on the
case. Sergeant Leo Seig was the
first officer to offer an alibi
Which points the finger of suspicion
at him. Sieg may beat the rap
cause he seldom goes near the Coca
Cola machine but waits around
for q sucker to come in and buy.
TAKES: Well. you don't have to
i worry about your income tax
come March IS. The Chamber of
Commerce will do all the worrying
for you. They are bringing mental
giant to our city on the 9th. He'll
set up shop in the city council
chambers. Dump all your tax
troubles in his lap and he'll
figure out all the angles >. but the
s64 one. And it's for free the
advice we mean. You still have to
pay through the nose.
EEUD: For q moment it looked
l. like Rouse and Kelly we're going
TO battle it out in the council cham
bers but when 1t ended they
kissed and m ade up. 1t was
over the question of fire protection
rates for our neighbors across Fort
street. Kelly is in favor of boost
ing these charges and doing it
now. On the other hand, Rouse in
sistS we can win more flies with
sugar than We can with vinegar. 1t
all adds up to the annexation pro-
gram. Rouse would like the fire
deal TO be considered as one of the
many reasons why the folks over
there should jump at the chance to
become part of Wyandotte. Kelly
says It isn't fair to our taxpayers
to hold up the business till they
decide to join our happy family.
Continued on Page 18)
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

Floyd Elliott. 500 Hudson street,
(on crutches) awaits his turn to call
home at the Veterans hospital,
Dearborn, at the weekly Lincoln
Park Exchange clubs vets phone
project, Friday.
Shown left to right are E. N.
BauStert, Lincoln Park Exchange
lite; Mrs. D. feathers, Red Cross
worker; liver Pepperman. in wheel
chair; Elliott; C. w. Oliver, Lin
coin Park Exchangeite.
The project is weekly event
with the club which permits dis
abled veterans at the hospital to
place telephone calls to any point
in the country. AS many as Is to
&c such calls are placed each week.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Path Heads
FOP Group

Installation of officers of the
Fraternal Order of Police, Wyan-
ootte Lodge No. Ill. was held at
the American Legion clubhouse
Tuesday with Edward Path in
stalled as president. He succeeds
Earl Hooks.
Others taking office were Hooks,
first vice president; James Kelly,
second vice president; Stanley Rat
ynSki. secretary; Henry Przedwor-
ski, treasurer; Joseph KucmienSki,
conductor: Stanley Piasecki. guard;
Gerald Hogan, Charles Loeckner,
John Shopp, trustees and Philip
Gauss, chaplain.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Brakes Bad;
Driver Hits
Pedestrian

Mrs. Fred Torango. II, SIT EN-
mons boulevard, was treated at Wy
andotte General hospital for abras-
ions Of the right knee and ankle
and left elbow received when she
was struck by car while crossing
Biddle avenue at Sycamore Mon
day afternoon.
Driver Of the car. Hugh CheSney,
g, 244S w. jefferson, Trenton, was
given q ticket for driving with
faulty brakes.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
PERMITS MINOR TO WORK;
TAVERN OWNER CITED

Fred Podsaid, tavern licenSee a
995 Ford Avenue, has been ordered
to appear before the Michigan Lq-
uor Control Commission this morn
ing in Detroit on a charge of per.
hitting a minor to- work and be ir
charge Of his establishment. Pod
said was cited by an investigator
Of the Commission.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

brew Christian mission and is a
of the Grand Rapids Pres
bytery ard the Detroit Presbytery.
While overseas, Rev. Teeuwissen
will visit his son, the Rev. Ray
mOnd w. Teeuwissen, who is in
charge of young peoples work
Presbyterian France Cimadi at
Duinkque, France.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
POST OFFICE CLOSED
ON FEBRUARY %

Wyandotte Post office will be
closed all day, February %. Wash
ington's birthday. There will be no
delivery of mail, only special deliv-
cry and perishable deliveries will
be made The lobby of the post
office will be open from 7 a. m. until
7 pm. for the convenience Of box
patrons and mail will be picked up
from post boxes on the holiday
schedule.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
couture PRODUCTS
DEMONSTRATION TONIGHT

Because of previous commitments,
Mrs. Pittman, beauty consultant
originally scheduled to appear at
Kay's Beauty Salon at IL am. and
2 pm. today. will demonstrate Con-
ture Products this evening at at
the salon.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Rug Production
Normal Soon
Says Navarro

Ernie Navarro of Navarre's Floor
Coverings declared today that he
believes rugs will be produced in
normal quantities within two or
three months.
He has just returned from a week
at the school of carpetry, Mohawk
Carpet Mills, Amsterdam, N. Y.
While there he witnessed the weav-
ing Of all types and varieties of
rugs.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
PauIey appointment Hits Sndg

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4-Wp-The chances of Edwin w.
PaueY confirmed Navy apparently
wake of the Old Curmudgeon
from the Truman cabinet.
Curmudgeon Harold L. Ickes. will be Sec
a -barrelled
o which been around here.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

PAPER YOUR HOUSE WITH 10
DOLLAR BILLS JACK CRAVEN
WILL GIVE you MONEY BY THE
BUSHEL BASKETS FOR YOUR
USED CAR. BIDDLE AT ORANGE.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

DETROIT Feb. l4-Up-The strike dried up
iricke today c. E. Wilson pres
dent the
monY hearing charges that GIN guilty
of unfair labor practices.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

BEN PsON HAS GONE
NUTS! HE'S STILL PAYING WAR
PRICES FOR JALOPIES. COME
GET HIS MONEY. 2Is SYCA-
Wyandotte. Phone 2633. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

SIMPSON WILL PAY 700
MORE THAN EVEN you THINK
YOUR CAR IS WORTH. 2ls SYC-
MORE, Wyandotte. Phone 2S33. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Late World News
Mckay and Four Associates Acquitted

JACKSON. l4-WD-Circuit Judge John Simpson
verdict acquta freeing former
Mckay associates
charges Of conprng administration of Mchigan
liquor system.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

MAYFLOwER RINK. EUREKA
Al MIDDLEBELT. MODERN AND
OLD TIME DANCING EVERY
SATURDAY, 500 TO 1889. Adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Broadcast ARGENTINE Intentions

BUENoS AIRES. Feb l4-WD-Foreign Minister Cooke
tonight which may whether
diplomatic relations with
States because of American accusation against the Argentine
regime.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

WASHINGTON. l4-Wp-The War Department today
officers and including total of 24ols troops from Michigan
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
Increase Dispute Hats Settlement

WASHINGTON Feb. l4-UD-A wage price policy
Trumans hands today efforts
steel strike reported snagged again by dispute the
forthcoming steel price increase
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
In This Issue
BUY A NEW HOME.

BUY A NEW HOME.
10 ROOM MANSIONS COST A
LOT OF DOUGH - PAY CASH
AND HAVE PLENTY LEFT OVER
BY SELLING YOUR USED CAR
TO JACK CRAVEN. BIDDLE AND
OkANGk Adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

TEMPORARILY UNEMPLOYED
NEED $40 TO $500. SEE PRO-
lection LOAN. wYANDOTTE.
Adv,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

EXPERT RADIO REPAIR
SERVICE. CALL 0624 EUREKA
AUTO SUPPLY. Adv,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
CITY, COUNTY FIGHT LOOMS
over DRAIN NUMBER five
Council Set To
Garry Battle To
Highest Court
BY STRAUSS CAN'T

In 1892, when Leo Nowicki was
County Drain Commissioner he was
quoted as saying, The office hold
should be abandoned. We don't need
a Drain Commissioner in Wayne
County"
This week there are a goodIy
number of Wyandotte city Off
Gals who heartily agree with that
statement. Putting il mildly, they
are both incensed and disguised
with the office of Wayne County
Drain Commissioner. But, this
time they intend to carry their
grievances to the highest court,
il necessary. They feel the County
with Drain Commissioner George
A. Dingman. is itching for a fight
and they are getting all set TO
land a few haymakers.
1t all goes back to the old story
Of Wayne County Drain No. 5. That's
the drain that Wyandotte built for
Wyandotte but now due to the ma
chinations Of the Wayne County
Drain Commission, now serves all
the downriver communities. We are
paying for it and the other cities
use it = at our expense.
COUNTY GIVES QUESTION
"THE MUMBLES"
Everytime Councilman Harry
Rouse has raised the subject Of
relief for Wyandotte taxpayers from
this burden the drain commission
has offered up pages and pages Of
humble tumble. Rouse's committee
has had several meetings with the
county group and each time we are
told we have a case. Promises have
been given that something will be
done about the inequality Of the
drain cost and charges.
This week Drain Commissioner
Dingman expresses a new view on
the subject. In a letter TO the city
he openly criticizes our engineer
ing plans for further use of this
same drain that was paid for by
Wyandotte taxpayers. His letter
came as such a complete surprise
that Wyandotte officials wondered
if Dingman himself had actually
written the letter.
LOAD OUR RESPONSIBILITY"
The letter bearing the signature
Of the County Drain Commissioner
cautioned. the city against over
loading the drain bv connecting a
sewer to it at Oak and Fourteenth
Continued on Page 49,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14

OLD HOMESTEAD Is 4 GOOD
PLACE TO LIVE ADV.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1946-02-14
TODAY'S WEATHER:

Occasional light snow today
and windy. Colder tonight with
diminishing winds. Friday, partly
cloudy and continued cold.
0sssnfsFEssseD -53
10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
NOTICE

Advertising hearing on the appli- cation of Southern New England Ice & Oil, a division of Connohio, Inc, to establish a bulk storage plant for Class Product (No. Fuel Oil and Kerosene Only) on the premises at 267 Railroad Hill Street, Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Hearing to be held on Thursday, October 17th, 1946 at 11:30 A. M. in the Office of the Mayor, City Hall Waterbury, Connecticut.
 JOHN S. MONAGHAN. lO-4-3t Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Jews ThWort British Army On Arsenal
 Squotters Take
 Over Territory
 Drofted in Plan
Every Day Result Day On Democrat WantAd Page

Jerusalem, Oct. 7-(UP)-BritiSh military sources reported today that the Jewish underground army flag anah had occupied the Negev area of Palestine in a one-day lightning operation, hamstringing plan by Britain to set up a middle eastern arsenal there.
 The Haganah coup in which hun dredS of Jews swarmed into the Negev zone and established II set- dement's in swift dawn to dusk move gave them some 25,000 acres marked for a British military zone under plan drafter by Marshal Viscount Montgomery after his tour of the Middle East.
 They moved in yesterday, using 200 trucks to transport the settlers a d their possessions. Jewish quarters said it would be difficult for the army or government to halt the establishment of the settlements because the land belongs to the Jewish National Fund and the Jew ish Foundation Fund.
 A Jewish Agency spokesman said the project was designed to con- solidate the Jewish position in Pal estine.
 Jewish sources said the move was made in keeping with plans out lined year ago. The project was called Operation Immigration Land"
 Other Jewish informants said Jewish leaders were planning to undertake mass illegal immigra- ton" as part of an overall scheme for bringing more Jews into Pales- tine.
 The Arab Higher Executive Com mittee denounced President Tru- mans appeal for admission of Jew ish immigrants to Palestine as a rash bid for votes. It said the Arabs would resist any such scheme with all their power,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
R. Blanchard-3-2885

FURNACES AND BOILERS Clean ed, repaired. New furnaces for re- placement. mimic Buonocore Dial 3-1148.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
Typewriter Union Takes Strike Poll

Hartford, Oct. - (UP) - The $500 workers at the Royal Type writer Company balloted today whether to go out on strike to back demands for a pay boost.
 The vote was taken after Union Business Agent David Doyle said that the company cannot afford to grant wage increase. The Union leader urged members to postpone wage demands until production is increased enough to insure com- pany profit.
 Union members were deciding whether to authorize their leaders to call strike if they fail to agree with Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07
OPA Raises Fish
 Prices 2 to 4 Cents

Washington, Oct. 7-(UP)-OP said today that four -cent-a-ca boost in the retail price of Atlantic Sea herring and alewives, a fish of the herring family, will go into effect Saturday.
 The new ceilings reflect an in- crease to canners of $1.20 a case of AS 15 ounce cans.
 Simultaneously, OPA raised the price of salt codfish and salt had dock, hake, cusk and pollock by from two to four cents a pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

GUARANTEED-Repalrs, all makes machines. vacuums. Used machines bought. Singer Sewing Machine Go 4-43O5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

Refrigeration Repairs Commercial household General Electric, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, CroSsley, Leonard, Grunow, Apex, Coldspot. Brunner and all other makes.
 24 HOUR SERVICE
 CONNECTICUT
 REFRIGERATION
 R. Blanchard-3-2885
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-07

YOUNG MAN-High school gradu- ate, to manage a local district. Veteran preferred. This is per- manent position with excellent op- portunity for advancement. Auto mobile essential. Apply to: w. H, Cooper, Waterbury Democrat.