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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
FOUNDATIONS OF COUNTRY SPENT
 $52,5OO,OOO
Medicine and General Edu- cation Got the Most of It Over Half of It Went to Education

New York, Oct 26.-UP)-A survey of 122 leading American Foundations made public today by the Twentieth Century fund re- veals that only per cent of the $52,500,000 disbursed during the last fiscal year was expended for agencies in the economic, govern mental and political fields.
 These fields which rank high in public interest and importance are relatively neglected in sharp con- trast to the popularity of medicine and general education" the re- port. presented by Director Evans Clark, asserts.
 The Twentieth Century fund was established by Edward A. Filene, Boston merchant. !.
 Medicine and public health re- ceived grants of $fS.600.000, ac- cording to the report. while econ- omic organizations were given $770.500 and government and poli- tics $794,0O0. General education was the recipient of s14.000. 0.00o.
 A classification of all grant un- der the divisions of research. edu- cation and social action discloses that $26.S00,000. or 51 per cent of all foundation disbursement went for educational activities, $15.000.- 900 or 2S per cent to agencies of social action and s10.500.000 or 20 per cent to research. Most of the research grants were for physical and social sciences and medicine.
 The combined capital of the 122 foundations is estimated at sD50.- 'O00s 1000, according to the report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Held Session at
 Country Club
Annual Meeting of Water= bury Fire Underwriters
 Last Week

Officers of the Waterbury board of Fire Underwriters for the com ing year have been selected. The annual meeting of the organization was held at the Waterbury Country club. The afficers are: President. George Hynes; vice-president. Michael c. Murphy; secretary and treasurer, Samuel w. Chapman. Committees named were: Member ship, John J. Horan, Charles Puff fer and William Dodd; finance. Richard Puffer; legislation. George A Fallon and Gustave DiCicco; auditing. Sherwood Rowland, Frank J. Brodie and Ralph K. Winter; legislation. George A. Fall lon, A. A. Gustaferri and James J. Dillon; deviation, Thomas o. Laughlin of Naugatuck, s. P. Will Hams and Leo J. Curley.
 The committee which presented the nominations included Mark A. Tierney, Michael c. Murphy and Samuel W. Chapman. It was voted to contribute s200 to the school milk fund. Leo Curley is the re- tiring president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
FISHERMEN AND PLEASURE CRAFT
 PEOPLE RESCUED
50-Mile Wind Along the Southern New England Coast Had All Vessels in Danger

Boston, Oct 26.-(UP)-More than a score of fishermen and oc- cupants of pleasure craft were res- cued in gale-roughened waters along the southern New England coast, yesterday. when a 50-mile wind imperilled many lives.
 Coast guards of the Manomet station rescued six fishermen in dories off Cape Cod. Those saved were: James E. Thom. Neponset: i: Robert B. Elliot, Dorchester; Will liam c. Roberge and Frederick Kastovile, both of New Bedford; Donald l.. Hornby. Dighton, and William Murray. Middleboro.
 Three Brockton men, fishing for smelt in Scituate harbor. were tossed into the sea when their boat capsized. All the men, Victor Fab ian, Henry Wydol, and Edward Marlenga, swam 200 yards to safety.
 Henry Weiner and Louis Long. of Boston, were saved after thelr dory had been swept to sea off Swampscott.
 Oldrich Pozdilek, 40, was hurled into the sea off Moon Head when his small sloop capsized but was rescued by coast guards.
 Four fishermen in two skiffs were rescued in upper Narragan- sett Bay. Rhode Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
The Waterbury Burns Club
Masquerade Dance at Hamilton Park Fri=
 day October 30

The annual prize masquerade dance of the Waterbury Burns club, which t;.,:es place Friday evening October, 30, social event that is looked forward to by all who love good nights enjoyment. This yea the dance will again be held in Hamilton Park pavilion. and the committee in charge are offering Valuable cash prizes as follows: To the best lady; the best dressed gent; the funniest dressed lady and the funniest dressed gent; best dressed group of not less than four persons. In addition, cash door prizes will be given.
 The Arcadian orchestra, one of the finest musical combinations Tn the state, will furnish the music. The grand march will start at 10 p. m. when the winners of prizes will be. chosen by judges who are weH-known ladies and gentlemen. Robert Currie is of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

Two scientists of California In- stitute of Technology have invent ed unbreakable mirrors. that roll up like curtains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Isolation Aids Crowded State
 Institutions
Divided Between Sexes Disease More Prevalent Among Married Than Single Patients

Almost 70 cases were admitted to the isolation hospital during the past two years according to the re- port of the tuberculosis ward of the institution. The report ending with August 16 of this year, just l leased, shows that 98 cases were taken in.
 Of this number, 53 were admit ted the first Y r and 45 the second year. There were h9 discharged the first d Al discharges the second year. Sent to the sana- toria: first year IA, second year 20; non tubercular, first year l, ser ord year 1; = VI. consent, first year 6; second year 5; left against advice, first year II; second year 5; died, first year Il and second year 10.
 There were 90 men and 23 wo- men the first year and 19 men and 26 women the second year. Of this number, 36 were married and IT single the first year and 20
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
Local Man Held
 on $7,5OO Bond
Driver of Truck That Fa- tally Injured Young
 Woman

Edward J. Armstrong, 32. of 216 Alder street, was arraigned in the police court of Hartford, Saturday morning, and ordered held for su- perior court under bonds of $7,500. He is being held in connection with the death Friday evening of Miss Lillian N. Lorentzen, 22, who was run down by a truck and almost instantly killed as she al.ghted from a trolley car near her home in West Hartford. Her father and her sister witnessed the tragedy. Armstrong was driving a heavily loaded five-ton truck owned by the Grove Company of this city. The police allege that he was travelling at a reckless rate of speed in an attempt to escape from a motor cycle policeman and was also un- der the influence of liquor.
 The grass-green emerald is found in an almost inaccessible locality in the Salzburg Alps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

motor vehicle law, operating while under the influence of liquor and with reckless driving. His case in police court this morning was con- tinued two weeks. A statement from pr McGrath informed the court that Kane would be unable to walk for at least ten days.
 A trolley car in charge of Mo- torman John Sternberg was switching near the corner of East Main and Hayden streets when the crash occurred. Kane was arrest ed by Patro1man Joseph Reilly following an investigation of the collision.
 The cases of John Dillon, 19, of 33 Abbott avenue, and Joseph Champagne, 21, of 19 Phoenix ave- nue, were nolled. The two youths were charged with damage to pri- vate property as a result of their actions in breaking into a cottage off the Meriden road.
 John S. Finn, 22, of 22 Willow street, paid $5 for passing a red traffic light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
The Campaign
 in New Haven
Parking Places and Col- lection of Ashes Among
 the Issues

Better parking facilities is being made a campaign issue in New Haven. It is stated that owing to the difficulty in getting place 70 park cars many are doing their shopping in other cities. John w. Murphy, the democratic candidate for mayor, promises that if elected he will make an effort to have parking places near the business center, free or at least at nominal prices.
 Besides the parking places, MT Murphy pro lises consideration of collection of ashes and all kinds of rubbish and use it for filling low spots on the outskirts of the city. These things are bound to come in all large cities, and in making campfi ign issue of them MT Murphy shows that he knows the needs of New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
INTERNATIONAL
 MONEY EXPERT
 DIESAT BEVERLY
Roland William Boyden Played 30 Holes of Golf Friday We'll Known Lawyer

Beverly, Mass, Oct 26.-(UP)- Funeral services for Roland Will liam Boyden, 6S, international fi- nancial expert, will be held We'd nesday afternoon at First Parish Unitarian church, where he died of heart attack while attending Sunday morning services.
 The Rev Fred R. Lewis, who was conducting the services, will offici- ate at the funeral rites.
 Boyden was umpire of the Ger had played 30 holes of golf Sat- urday and was believed to be in good health. With him when he died was a cousin, Mrs George Barton, who made her home with him.
 Boyden was umpire of the Ger man-American mixed claims com mission, and president of the arbi- irrational tribunal set up under the Hague agreement of 1880 to deal with German reparations.
 When Charles Evans Hughes was named Chief Justice of the U. s. supreme court, Boyden succeeded him as American delegate to the permanent international tribunal at the Hague.
 Boyden was born here October IS, 1863, son of William Gowper and Amy Lyria Hoag Boyden. He was educated at Salem high school. Phillips Exeter academy, Harvard college and law school. At Har- yard he was halfback on the foot ball team and pitcher and outfield- CT on the nine.
 He had been a practicing attor- ney since his graduation from Harvard law school, and at this death was senior member of the firm of Ropes, Gray, Boyden and Perkins.
 In 1895 Boyden married Miss Kate Foster Whitney of Beverly. She died in 1924. They had no children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
AMERICAN MUSIC TO
 BE BROADCAST

The Columbia Broadcasting Co. in cooperation with the National Federa-..' Il of Music Clubs, will broadcast a series of 26 American music programs on Tuesdays at 2 D. m. Eastern Standard time, be- ginning October 27.
 These programs, will illustrate "Our American Music" by John Tasker Howard; will feature an American folk music program ono e monthly, in line with the Fedora ton development and will present two American Composers pro- grams monthly. During the series the National Federation young ar lists winners will be heard, four of which were from the New England district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26
98 TBS HOSPITALIZED PAST TWO YEARS
Injured Autoist
 Has Case Continued
John J. Kane Held for Operating Car While Under
 Influence of Liquor

Following a collision Saturday evening between a trolley car and an automobile on East Main street John J. Kane, 32, of Wolcott street was treated for an injured foot by Dr. J. Henry McGrath. Kane was later placed under arrest and charged with two violations of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-26

married and 16 single the second.
 Hospital days: First year 3,566 and second year, 4,964. Town represent Cheshire, Hartford, T tgatuck, Few Britain, New Eaven, Oakville, w a te r own. Woodbury ..ild Waterbury. Twelve pl ,sicians attended the cases. The isolation hospital Is used as an institution to which tubercular pa tients are sent due to the fact that state instructions are full to capa- cifu
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
FISHING SLACK IN
 THE S|TKA REC|0N

Fishing in the Sitka district is poor, and only small quantity of salmon for both mild-curing and canning is being received there now, according to Fred Schrey, mayor of that city and operator of a mild cure station. He arrived at Juneau last week on business, reports the Empire.
 A good many king salmon are being taken south of Sitka at Snipe Bay and Whale Bay and vicinity. The Icy Strait run of plnks has been slow in showing up and fish are scarcer there than in Frederick Sound, where a good run is reported in progress
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
SEATTLE CAPITAL WILL
 OPEN PLACER WITH VALUE

SEATTLE, Aug. 3. P-E. A. Gabryel has taken an option on all of the property owned or con- trolled by the Kittitas Gold Min ing Company and by the Swauk Mining & Dredging Company, ln- cluding the dredge and all the equipment, for the sum of $5OO,- 900, to be paid in cash and ap- proximately an equal amount Ill stock represented by the payment of 490,OCO shares of stock in the General Placer Corporation to be organized soon.
 The General Placer Corporation is to be organized under the laws of Washington with a capital ot 100000 non par, fully paid and non -aSSeSSab ble shares. It is planned to finance the corporation thru the sale of shares of the General Gold Corporation, intended to be "a parent company to General Pla- cer Corporation, it's Swauk sub sidiary, and any other subsequent organized subsidiary.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
BLAZING SKIES IN
 STATES CLAIM LIVES
(By Associated PreSS)

Heat reigned again this week over the west, central, and eastern states, and in it's train were death, Suf- fering and destruction from pests and fire.
 The blazing skies promised no immediate relief in most areas all though some sections, as the north ern plains, extreme Missouri Val- ley, the northern portions of the upper Great Lakes region, Califor- mia and the Pacific Northwest felt cooling winds and rain.
 The climatic conditions in Wash ington and northern Oregon were delightful.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03

Seattle Ice Cream at ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
GERMANS HELP THEMSELVES

LONDON, Aug. 3. (P)-A strong warning to Germany that the time has come now for Germans to help themselves out of their economic distress and end their complaining, was delivered by Sec retary of State Henry L. Stimson shortly before he left Berlin for London, according to International News Service.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
LOST BUT NOT FOUND

One suit of underwear, by Tony, the dishwasher. (Tony wasn't in them when they diSappeared.)
 One shirt tail, by George Thomp- son. (Sung to the tune of "Who cut the sleeves out of fathers vest?'D
 One good keg, slightly used, and contents, "Sourdough Bill"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
ACTRESS INJURED

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 3. (P) Joan Bennett, movie actress was seriously injured when her horse reared, throwing her to the pave ment.. Her leg was broken and it is feared that she may have suf- fered internal injury.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
SENTENCED TO IS YEARS

CHICAGO, Aug. l. R-Verner Corry, Is, was sentenced to 18 years in Joliet Penitentiary for staying Policeman Edward Smith several weeks ago.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
KILLS TO PROTECT WIFE

SEATTLE, Aug. 3. (P-L. D. Todd, seedman of Kirkland, near here, died from a bullet wound in- flicted by H. H. Loy, AZ, jeweler, who said he shot Todd Hike ] would a rattlesnake to protect my wife and children"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03

Mrs. Charles Curtis of Dawson passed away recently as the re- suit of severe burns received when the gasoline she was cleaning with suddenly burst into flames, reports the Dawson Weekly News.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03
CALL FOR RIps To FuRNIsH rIEs

CALL FOR BIDS TO FURNISH TIES
 Sealed bids will be received by The Alaska Railroad up to 80 F. M. on the Third Mon- day in each month, for furnishing Standard Mountain Hemlock Cross Ties in lots of 10000 or less. Specifcatons and other particulars may be obtained from D. w. Metzdorf Gen. eral Storekeeper. Anchorage. Alaska.
 Pub: Mondays. beginning July 27, 1881.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03

Paul Vernon, Petersburg agent for the U. s. Customs Service, ana Miss Ava Jensen, of Ketchlkan, were married at Petersburg recent ly, reports the Petersburg Press.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-08-03

Science of Trapping, $1.5O; Fox Trapping, S1.50; Fur Buyers Guide, $2.50; Home Manufacture of Furs and Skins, $1.75; ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
RESURRECTION BRIDGE WORK PROGRESSING

Most of the preliminary work to the beginning of actual con- struction on the new Resurrection River Bridge has now been com pleted.
 The power shovel, on caterpil- lar treads, which the Seims-Spo- kane Go. has had in Seward for some years and which was recent ly transferred to the bridge con- Struction site, has been converted into pile driver
 A number of creoSoted piling have already been driven. The new bridge will be built to the railroad side of the former bridge.
 Sam Romak, local contractor, has about completed dismantling the old structure.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
BROWNELL COMPLIMENTED

Geo. Edw. Lewis, speaking to an audience in the Liberty Thea tre Monday evening, paid a dis tinct compliment to Don Carlos Brownell, proprietor of the thea tre and Mayor of Seward, on the excellence of his recent "talkie' installation. Mir. Lewis said that the Seward Talkies were better than those of any other town in Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
SMITH vs. HOOVER
 PRESIDENTIAL RACE

DETROIT, June p. R)-Scott McBrlde, superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, predicted that President Hoover will be pitted against Alfred E. Smith, Democrat, in the 1882 Presidential race.
 Neither the Republicans nor Democrats will have liquor plank in the 1882 platforms, said Mcbride.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
INVENTIVE GENIUS

Bud" Dyer, local mechanical genius, is now creating an auto bug from what was formerly Don Shellhorn's roaring speedster. Dyer is thinking of naming his latest invention "Jumpiter" owing to it's marked ability to hurdle puddleS, so it is said.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
HEAVYWEIGHT TAKES
 BAD CL0UT 0N MOUTH

RENO, New, June 9. (P-Max Baer, California heavyweight, who will meet Poalino Uzyadun here on the afternoon of July 4, suffered a badly cut lip in training here.
 Max was boxing with Pat Doyle when he accidentally stopped a punch with his mouth, and when the doctor got through patching him up there were three stitches in the wound.
 Baer will do no more boxing un- til next Thursday at least, it was announced later.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL

Service Thursday June 18th at D. m. Sermon by Rev. w. R. Mac pherson. Pastor Seward and Anch- orage Churches.
 A full attendance of the Church members is requested as a short business meeting will follow ser- vice.
 Wm. R. Macpherson, Pastor
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
LOCAL COUPLE WED

Miss Mary Ella Larson, Seward high school graduate, and George A. Race, local fisherman, were united in marriage Sunday, June 2l, by U. s. Commissioner Curtis Morford. Witnesses were MT. and Mrs w. E. Fraser.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
ONE DEAD, LABOR WAR

PITTSBURGH, June p. (P)- One was killed and seven injured in a pitched battle between strik- ing coal miners and deputies seek ing to enforce a court order pro- hibiting picketing at the Wildwood mine near here.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23
WILL CONSIDER PLAN

PARIS, June g. P-The cab inet will consider President Hoo- ver's proposals tomorrow. The gov- >ernment's attitude will not be ex- pressed until the proposals are ex- amined in detail.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23

FIRE CAUSES S74,OOO LOSS
 TYLER, Texas, June g. P)- Fire swept the town of Arp in this county, wiping out 13 business es- tablishments and causing a loss of $74,OOO.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23

Jungle Ways" by Seabrook: cannlbahsm, sorcery, magic in Dark Africa. Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23

Don't miss the 'Talkies!"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-23

Don't miss the "Talkles!"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-23
0 0 E L ONE
SCOTCH ONE

A Scotchman crossing the ocean
proyed to be a bad sailor ana "eih
ia see the captain Of the ship to sec
if he could do anything for seasick-
ness. 49,
Have you got a dime?" asked the
captain.
eyes" replied the Scot. -,
"Well. hold it between your. teeth
during the trip the captain ADVISED
irish Times.
TRAPPED
Chef Johnson in Judge: Inc Q
oner had seen many cases ike inns
one. The inquest merely was a Tor
ulality. It was necessary TO SET all
the evidence in the record.
"The note written by the victim
will be attached to the other data ano
marked Exhibit A." said the coroner
"And I recommend that the Jury II
this case bring a report OF death IRON
natural causes"
"2.31 %. m.-TWo hours now. an
thinking of you, dearie. l Will no
give up hope.
"4:45 p. m.-Air getting bad. On
for a. drink Of water.
"6:32 .. m.-Have lost all track Q
what day 1t is. Can hardly breathe
I am holding on with my left halo
Think it is paralyzed. Hear tapping
on the door.
1874 y. m.-Have called and c7lleo
but no one seems to hear. It's hell Y
60 out like this. Sometimes seen
to hear voices. Guess it Is just Gle
lirium.
"11.34 p. m.-My watch has stop
ped. The air is terrible. Guess III
end is near Good-by, all. Don
blame anybody. My OWN legfsenc
is responsible. knew all about tele
phone booths when | came into TN
one"
If o don't despisc a cripple VII
can't Jump as far as you can. Wh
despise a crippled intellect that ism
as lively as yours.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-23
BLESSING IN DISGUISE

Whip: I'm going to get a divorce.
MY wife hasn't spoken to me for SIX
months. 49,.
I,asch: Better be careful. You'll
never get another wife like that
Pathfinder.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-23

SUCH JUDGMENT!
What became of that clerk you
had here?'
81 had to fire him. A man came
with his bride to buy a book for read
ing on his honeymoon and the stupid
assistant offered him Travels With
q Donkey Das Kleine Witzblatt
Leipzig.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-01-23
QUALIFIED

Prospective Employer: What we
want is a night Waterman who Will
watch. alert and ready, for the slight
est noise of indication OF burglars
Somebody who can sleep with n eye
and both ears open and is not afraid
to tackle anything.
Applicant: I see sir. Ill send my
wife around.-Tit-Bits.
A Westinghouse scientist says one
noise can be used to silence another
The little bell on the cash register
for instance, stops the SOUND OF
moaning.