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Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11
SEWARD 0N HIGHWAY
 SAYS HAVANA PAPER

Seward is certainly put on the proposed International Highway by The Havana Evening Telegram for in an article devoted to s. M. Graf, owner of the Seward Light & Power Company, and Mrs Graf . paragraph reads thusly:
 MI and Mrs. Graf left Seward January 2 hy automobile and mo- tored down the Pacific Coast in- to Mexico and then returned north to San Francisco where their au- tomobile was placed aboard the steamer for the long voyage to Hanava via the Panama Canal
 Nr Graf, in letter to the Gateway. reports they have had an interesting trip but weather was hot and humid He comments on the fact that he was able to find out at Havana the outcome of the recent Alaska primary. Mrs. Graf and himelf send their regards to all
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11
EXHyNED CORPSE T0
 STEAL SEA OTTER ROBE

On Umnak Island there is legend, now 45 years old, woven around an old Aleutian woman chief of the tribe who was deathly afraid of mice which, in some places out there, are plentiful. She had informed members of the tribe that when she died for them to bury her on an island where there were no mice.
 This was closely adhered to up- on her demise in addition they made a beautiful sea-otter robe in which they wrapped her, then with the body in an erect posture, they entombed her.
 A couple of trappers or fisher men, it is said, hearing of the burial and the magnificent sea- otter robe which had been placed about the body with the tender care by the loving subjects of the chief, devised ways and means by which they dug the corpse up and stole the robe. Tn time their identity was revealed and also, in time, they both died.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11
UNDERWENT OPERATION

Mrs. Lewis underwent a success full operation yesterday morning at Jesse Lee hospital and indica- tions are that she will recover from her serious illness as she is getting along as well as could De expected under the circum- stances. pr. Haverstock performed the operation
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

A number of local girls will be passengers on the s. s. Redondo Saturday, 1t is said, bound for Snug Harbor where they will work in Q salmon cannery.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

Little, Baby Mensoff, after lend- ing her gentle presence to Akutan for a brief month, on April l, un- folded her tiny wings and took her flight back to her Creator. The school attended her funeral in a body
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

Tomorrow the s- s. Starr, Capt. C E. Anderson, goes to Thumb Bay for load of barrels and will return during the night, The vest !. .sel leaves Saturday at.6 p. m for Bristol Bay.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

MT. and Mrs Shelley, govern ment school teachers from Nak- nek, left today for Eklutna.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

MIRAKEL BINOCULARS at !. l.. CRAFTS. <
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

LATEST STYLES IN REED 6 COOK LEATHER BAGS.
 The Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11

Be moderate-be moderate in all things, even in smoking. Avoid that future shad- ow* by avoiding over-indulgence, if you would maintain that modern, ever-youth- ful fgures Reach for lucky instead"
Seward daily gateway., 1930-06-11
FRATERNAL ORDERS

THE AMERICAN LEGION SEWARD POST No. 5. sSgrRaz Meeting on the first and zlas third Wednesdays of each V month. James Campbell, a:D Post Commander; Ben V. High Adjutant.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
25 Fears Ago Today

Fifty-five molders were let 20 at the Union Works yesterday. It appears as though the local factor ies will not recognize the Moulders' union.
 The question of consolidation will come before the voters at the town election to be held two weeks from today. It means the uniting of the town and city governments and one set of officers instead of two.
 A man was found dead in the gut ter at the corner of Elm and Chest nut streets last evening. Drink was evidently the cause of death
 Italians residing in the neighbor- hood of Corbin pond have been notified by the health department that they cannot use it for bathing or washing clothes.
 The 36th annual reunion of the Seventh C, V. will be held in this city on September 2S.
 The program for the annual Der lin fair next week has been con- pleted. It is estimated that 20,00O people will visit the fair during the week.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
A GOOD OLD TICKET IN THE GOOD OLD WAY

The Republican party in the state in convention assembled has dore the most important business on the tapis and is now ready to face the enemy.
 The nomination of the slate of candidates yesterday, headed by Lieutenant Governor Ernest E. Rogers, was done with what might be termed machine-like precision. The slate was ready and the formal voting by the delegates required only sufficient time to sweep MT. Levitt's four packers off the floor, figuratively speaking. Even the i'm passioned words of George w. Hull failed to click, and sensing the in- .congruity of fighting a political organization unable or unwilling to reform itself" Mir. Hull speedily proved his genuine Republicanism by moving that Mir Rogers name be made unanimously adopted.
 That is what they call insurgency within the Republican ranks in Connecticut.
 From the standpoint of grandold- party doctrine, the candidates
 
 proval of all those pious souls in favor of no fuss or flying feathers in their political maneuvering. The entire business consummated at the convention is what old-timers would term participating at a love feast" If anybody had the temerity to utter complaints he would be shown the door. Of course, nobody goes that far in a Republican convention Somehow one cannot help admiring such delightful gatherings. Every thing works like a new car.
 And from now on there will be diametrically opposed statements issuing from the rival camps, the Republicans pointing with pride" to state and nation; the Democrats citing grewsome facts, figures and statistics to indicate that everything is not as we'll in Babylon as has been painted.
 If it is to be a red hot campaign we are ready. If it isn't, we also are ready to do our share of the chuckling as the political capers are performed.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
population.

There are not many industries at the present moment looking for To- cations But a statement issued by the Boston Chamber of Commerce the other day listed a goodly number of new industries which have To- cated in Boston the past few months.
 The New England Council consist ently posts bulletins showing that whereas New England has lost tex tile mills to the South, it has as con- sistently gained in attracting other industries, so that the net gain is satisfactory under present condl- tions.
 New Britain shows signs of developing the go-getter spirit in it's attitude toward new industries. It has long possessed the go-getter spirit with in its great industries, regarding which the city might well be proud.
 With modern machinery being what it is there is a decreasing necessity. even in the opinion of con- servative industrialists, for a con- tinuation of a policy that would con- struct wall around the labor supply of municipality. It cannot be done effectively any more, and each city might as well make the best use of it's advantages and attract as many new industries as possible.
 When we speak of a "bigger and better New Britain" that inevitably becomes one of the prime essentials for achieving such an end.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
WE ARE WILLING TO GIVE SIR THOMAS A BREAK

Rear Commodore Ralph Grove Raines of the Royal Ulster yacht club, Belfast, who is with the en- tourage of Sir Thomas Lipton in his renewed attempt to lift the yacht ing crown, brings up some interest esting points regarding why tho British contender cannot" win the yacht races.
 One of the conditions surrounding the contender is that the yacht must be built in England and sailed across the ocean on it's own power. That, so the rear commodore says is a con- siderable drawback. He believes that the rules should be so changed as 10 permit the contender 10 be built anywhere within the British Empire, which would allow her construction in Canada, thus avoid ing the ocean trip of which he com plains
 Sportsmanship impels us to second the motion Let them build the yacht anywhere they like.
 We would go even further. Sir Thomas, S0 has dreamed good part of his life of a time when q yacht of his sponsorship might lift the cup, We admire his sportsman ship. We are confident there arc many Americans who, sympathizing with the elderly sportsman, would like to see him win that life ambi- tion.
 If it would do any good to his dear old soul we would be willing to see the rules so changed that the American defender would take the trip across the ocean under it's own power and race with any British yacht in its home waters.
 That would merely be a conces- sion toward sportsmanship in order to make Sir Thomas feel better and possibly help him toward recovery from his present illness.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
JUDGING VOCAL APARTMENTS

Five judges the other night in this to which two of 20 amateur vocalists were best qualified to enter a larger vocal contest. On the other side of q curtain was an audience that filled the South church chapel, and this audience, too, did considerable judg- ing. As both sides knew the singers only by numbers, the final results as given by the official judges prob ably did not meet with the approv- al of all those in the audience. Which is as usual in such matters.
 Judging music, particularly vocal ists, is a hard job. Official judges, realizing their responsibilities are in- clined to become what is known as hard-boiled at least, that is the cpithet usually thrown at them. Perhaps they can be carried away by their emotions if a Caruso or Melba should suddenly pop up, but not otherwise. They come to their decision on points, and when these fail to tell all of the story, they base their opinion simply on whether the singer is good or bad" Some, perhaps the majority of candidates, are not good and not bad, there being plenty of room in between; but in singing, as in some other things, q miss is as good as a mile.
 The main result Of the local audi tion, in addition to providing district representation in the larger audi tions to come. was the unearthing ot more vocal talent hereabouts than had been suspected. Young folks of talent only need an opportunity to make themselves heard to accept it and it must have been gratifying in- deed to the local musicians sponsor ing the addition to discover so many aspiring singers with that first req uisite of all singing, q pleasing voice.
 Good singers are uncomfortabIy rare for this very reason. To sue cecd as singer requires more than a desire to succood; it also requires @ natural gift in the shape of d vocal organ that is better than the average or the majority Comfort ably in the possession of this first requisite, any person can build upon
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

ming Mencken anyway. He takes it too graciously.
 At 3Sth street and Park avenue at 7:15 last night by sturdy Cartier wrist watch, a lady with a Gay Ninety pug dog, even to the red rib bon neck bow, went ambling by. The dog waddled with fat, wheezed from asthma, had bulbous eyes and a tightly twisted corkscrew tail. l rushed into nearby apartment house, dragged Courtney Ryley Coo- per out to see, but it was gone. Policemen at three adjacent corners said they had not seen it. It wouldn't surprise me if I am not even in New York.
 If anyone, however, seriously doubts l did not see that pug dog I will gladly furnish the badge num- bers of the policemen I questioned, my reason for being in the neighbor- hood at that particular time, and a sock on the jaw.
 Copyright, 1880, McNaught
 Syndicate, Incl
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
THE CONGRESSIONAL OUTLOOK

Irrespective of the claims made by both the Democrats and Repub- licans relative to the control of Con- gress after the November ruction is over, there is much plausibility in the Democratic claim that the com blnation of industrial conditions and the off-year will work strongly in their behalf. Thus one finds that the Republicans admit there will be loss of seats in both branches of Congress, merely not agreeing with the Democrats as to the number.
 Significant, too, is the outlook that the Democrats are likely to come within a hair of controlling the next House, some enthusiasts saying they will control it by full dozen votes. To control the House the Democrats would need to capture 53 seats now held by Republicans. Considering that goodly number of Republican seats are from districts that have gone Democratic in the past there is some likelihood of a startling change of political complexion in the House under present conditions.
 In the Senate the Democrats can not do proportionately as well in that they can scarcely hope to gain paper majority. But that they will gain in the Senate there is scarcely doubt. That they will control it in practice also is not open to doubt inasmuch as the Democratic-I -Insur- gent Coalition, which gave the Ad- ministration so much unhappiness is likely 10 be increased.
 Between now and election day in November, however, is app oximate- ly two months. If during that time there is sure trend toward better times the chances of the Democrats doing as we'll in Congress as they have expected to do is decreased. The number of voters however, who will attempt. to punish the Admins | tration for the hard times that came after all the roseate promises that all was well will remain large, The Republicans the country over are simpy lahoring in a bad year, except in the hidebound Republican states which follow the ticket regardless.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
WELCOMING NEW INDUSTRIES
 WHEN THEY COME

The Chamber of Commerce is to be congratulated for forming what promises to be an effective commit tee to welcome new industries to New Britain.
 Be it said in passing that this is something of a change from the conservative attitude maintained for decades past, even before New Britain was any larger than some of it's neighboring cities are today.
 The idea hereabouts seems to have been that too great an influx of new industries would "upset the local labor market" This old fashioned idea prevailed in spite of the fact that it was not followed in many another progressive municlpanty and no upsetting of labor markets result ed
 In spite of all this, however, New Britain today is d city with fairly diversified industries We are the hardware capital of the nation |" but we also have other important industries, And the other important industries do not seem to interfere greatly with the hardware labor market.
 Conditions have changed so much that the old policy is virtually use less. Labor nowadays is mobile. A large part ot the laboring population rides in automobiles and can accept employment in cities quite distant while living here for at least time, and vice versa. We are no longer an entity to ourselves. Labor, 1t ought to have been found out years ago, inevitably goes where there Is the best prospect Of employment: a fact that has made Detroit pop1- lous.
 Whatever reason once existed for an attempt at artificial control ot the local labor market no long,r ob- tains. There is q pressing need tol more industries Of all kinds in the city, which would employ our sur plus labor and attract other labor CTS to the city; which in turn woulc add to it's general prosperity anC
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
it with the proper guidance.

it with the proper guidance.
 Congratulations go out to those who were victors in the addition; but congratulations should not be spared to the others who competed. They showed at least the spirit that must be coupled with natural attri- butes to gain success.
 Some of them may never have sung in public before, and the fact that they had the courage to face an audience under trying conditions and give it the best they knew how should be considerable compensation for the effort.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

Forecast for New Haven and vii cinity: Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler tonight.
 Conditions: Low pressure covers eastern Canada. Pressure is high over the Mississippi valley. Rains were reported from the Ohio valley, the South Atlantic and Middle At lantic states, the Lake region and New England.
 Temperatures are considerably lower in Ohio and Pennsylvania Heavy frost was reported from North Dakota.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with slightly lower temperature.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Theater Manager Lauds
 Actress, Wife Sues Him

New York, Sept. 17 (UP)-Be- cause Leo Fitzgerald, theatrical manager, became too enthusiastic over the merits and artistic ability of Noel Francis, beautiful musical comedy and screen actress, Mrs. Fitzgerald was seeking a separation today.
 The manager of many of Broad ways leading stars took his wife to a theater last August where a pie ture of the actress was being shown. After the show Fitzgerald grew so laudatory of Miss Francis charms that there was a heated quarrel in front of the theater. Mrs. Fitzger- ald is asking S400 weekly alimony S10,000 more for counsel fees and a separation decree.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Building Permits Show
 Increase During August

Hartford, Sept. 17 UP)-The Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, in it's monthly report on business conditions, today interpreted as an indication of business improvement in Connecticut a reported gain of more than s6,o00,00O in August over July of the total value of building permits issued in 22 communities.
 Postal receipts gained and gas and electricity consumption increased slightly.
 Industries continued operating on curtailed schedules and a surplus of labor prevailed, the report said.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
THAT 21,000,000

The regional planning commission of New York City announces that it's estimates of population in the en- virons of New York have been borne out by the census. It had stated years ago that in 19S0 the number of people living within a radius of 50 miles from the New York city hall would number 11,000,0 900. That has been found approximately cor rect. By 1865, the commission states, the number of people in the same area will total 21,0OO,O0O. And 1865 is only 35 years distant.
 "A radius of 50 miles around the New York city hall" of course, takes in the growing sections of northern New Jersey, already teeming with progressive cities of size and conse- quence. Manhattan Island itself, ac- cording to the commission, will con-
 
 tinue to decrease in population until finally it is composed almost en- tirely of commercial buildings. The people employed in these conner cial institutions will live for the most part in the outlying sections as far as 50 miles distant.
 No one knows, of course. for a certainty whether all this will come to pass. Just as Manhattan Island has reached the saturation point as l to population and is now decreasing, so that time may come to a goodly portion of the outlying sections. The ratio between cost of living and the inconvenience of living in such a congested area will ultimately tend to drive people elsewhere. Already ! thousands live further than 50 miles from the city hall while maintain | HIS DuSlItSS ItldtlOIS NllH Ille metropolis.
 One thing is certain: The heavy cost of increasing transportation facilities will continue in the metropolis. Already the city has | more money invested in public and private facilities for public service than the national government, and the outlook before 1865 is for bill lions more in improvements. One may well ask where is the money c~ming from. And as this super-c city continues to grow the opportunities for graft, especially when too many i public officials are opportunists 1 rather than public servants, multiply in an unerring ratio. Already plenty of that has been transpiring.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
SENATOR'S HOME RORRED

Fairfield. Sept. 17 - While Sena- tor Albert E, Lavery and his wife were attending the republican state convention their residence here was entered and three boxes of jewels were taken. A fourth was left un- touched. Among the gems was & memory ring given to the senator by his mother and highly prized be- cause of sentimental reasons.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
MITTEN ESTATE WORTH
 ONLY THREE MILLIONS
Traction Interests and Bank Shares Less Than Generally Believed
 Inventory Shows.

Philadelphia, Sept. IT (UP)-Al- though the late Thomas E. Mitten was generally credited with owning a great amount of stock in the Phil- adelphia Rapid Transit company and in the Bitten Bank & Securities cor poration, he actually had less than $1,o00 invested in the concerns
 This was revealed when formal inventory of the late traction mag mates estate was filed. The estate, originally estimated at s10,000,OO0, totaled s3,527,1S4.
 In P. R. T. Mitten owned only 10 shares of common stock, inventoried at S470. He owned but six shares of Mitten Bank stock, which was in- ventoried at s450.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Observations On The Weather

Washington, Sept. 1G.-Forecast for Southern New England: Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday; prob- ably showers in north portion to- night; not much change in tempera- ture; moderate southwest to west winds,
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Fair tonight and Thursday; cooler tonight; moderate westerly winds.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
AUSTRALIAN AVIATOR KILLED

Sydney, N, s. w., Sept. IT Pl- David Smith, one of the Australian airmen who made an unsuccessful attempt to fly to England in April, was killed today when his machine hurtled earthward after his engine failed at an altitude of 150 feet. Smith jumped or fell into a garden and was picked up dead.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
2,OOO TO RECEIVE WORK

New York, Sept. 17 (UP)-Plans for the addition of 1000 workers to its payroll at its Lawrence, Mass, plant within six months were an- nounced today by Martin Openshaw, commercial vice president of the Pilot Radio & Tube Corporation.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

The only profitable advertising meci7m h the City. Circulation books and preu room always open to advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

English is so confusing. To say that a man is absent minded doesn't really mean that his wife is away.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

And doubtless the coroner's jury would call throat an "un- avoidable accident" if it happened often.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Member ot the Associated Press

Member of the Associated Press Tho Associated Press is exclusively en- titled to the use for republication Of all news credited to 1t or not otherwise credited fin this paper and also local news published therein
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

Then there are a few boys who rank as big party men whose check stubs we should like to see.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Member Audit Bureau of Circulation

The A. B. c. is a national organization which furnishes newspapers and adVer- tisers with a strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dls- ,ribution figures to both national and local advertisers
 The Herald Ia on sale daily in New York at Hotalng's Newsstand, Times .Souare; Schultz's Newsstand. Entrance Grand Central. 42nd Street.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Facts andFancies
By Robert Cullen

Any list of those who rule Amer ica is incomplete without the name of the fellow who invents fads.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

The thing that makes you think modern youngsters more idiotic than the youngsters of 1910 is a short memory.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

Life: A few years of forming habits; few years of wishing you could get rid of them.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

A great man is one who has been dead long enough for people to for get how they knocked him.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

Woman's vocabulary Is smaller than mans, but all she really needs are the four words: You are so wonderful"
New Britain herald., 1930-09-17

It must console a President to reflect that the greater ones like Washington were the ones most hated and reviled.