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The Washington times., 1931-05-05
COUNTY FACES.
GOVERNMENT
UPSET
CrandaII Mackay to File
Suit Attacking Legality
of Arlington Board Shift

ConStitutlonality of the change
in form of the Arlington county
government from that by a
board of supervisors to that by
a board of commissioners and
county manager, may be at
tackled in a suit to be filed by
Capt. Crandall MackeS, former
Commonwealth's attorney for Ar.
lington and editor of a weekly
newspaper published there now.
The suit if filed after Captain
Mackey has completed his inves-
tigation of the legality of the
enabling oct permitting the
change, will enjoin the county
electoral board from placing the
names Of any candidates for the
office of commissioner upon the
ballot, permitting only those
names which have been an
nounced as candidates for Su-
pervisors from the various magis-
terial districts of the county.
The enabling act was sponsored
in the State legislature by Sena.
tor Frank L. Ball, of Arlington,
and Hugh Reid, delegate from the
county, and the change in govern
ment was voted upon and passed
by the voters of Arlington county
in a referendum at the general
election last November.
1t is the opinion of Captain
Mackey that the enabling act is
unconstitutional because it viO-
lates a section of the State con-
StitutiOn prohibiting the legiSla-
ture from changing the form of
government from that by super
visOrs without first enacting an
amendment to the constitution.
Meanwhile. five candidates for
places on the board of commits
sioners have already announced
their candidacy, while more than
20 additional candidates for the
five offices are expected to make
their announcements within the
next few weeks.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
AVERT BATTLE
At CHAMBER
SESSION
J. Harry WeIch Is Asked to
Defer Motion for Removal
Until Meeting Next Month

That the next session of the
Bethesda Chamber of Commerce
wiz be heated one was indi.
Gated at last nights meeting in
the County Building in Bethesda,
when j. Harry Welch was asked
TO defer his motion for removal
OF Bethesda signs in what some
persons consider Chevy Chase
until next month when a large
attendance will be present.
Mr.. WEIGH who is member of
section eight, Chevy Chase, as
well as of the Bethesda Chamber
Of Commerce, said that his citi-
zens association is strongly
against Labelling everything Be-
theSda." One sign on Leland
Street. he said, is in the middle
Of section eight.
Hurts Values, Claim
This the chamber was told
hurts real estate vaIu in Chevy
Chase whose citizens pay a
premium for their residence in
the fashionable section.
Technically the whole area
west Of Rock Creek is Bethesda
in that it is in the Bethesda vot-
ing precinct. Mr.. Welcn agreed
that there is a demarcation,
pointing to the naming Of the
schools in the section. Some
members of section eight had
threatened to- boycott Bethesda
merchants if the condition is not
remedied, he reported.
Votes $50 to Drive
The chamber voted to appro-
pirate $50 to the drive of the
Montgomery County Social Service
League which begins Friday Wal
ter Bogley, chairman of the social
service committee, said that he
would send letters requesting each
member to give all that he can.
The matter of a paid secretary
to handle the heavy work Incl
dental to the coming of the Wash
tngton Bicentennia1 was dropped
at this time, and the committee
discharged due to the activity
neceSsitated by work on the
Montgomery county booklet.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
"Pink Eye" Epidemic
Hits TakOn1G Park

"Pink eye," medically known
as "Conjunctivities, muco-puru-
lent" a contagious eye disease is
said to be prevalent in Takoma
Park. The disease is said to be
not dangerous, and seldom re-
ouires the attention of a physi-
clan, although it causes annoy
ing itching and burning of the
eyes, and the eyelidS become
glued by a discharge when the
victim sleeps.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
HOOVER SPEECH
IS CRITICIZED

Surprised at the fact that
President Hoover failed to touch
on any of the topics which con-
stitute the principal business of
the International Chamber of
Commerce Congress, in his ad-
dress of welcome was openly ex-
pressed last night by many dele
gates.
1t was expected that the Presi-
dent would at least refer to repa-
rationS in his address and that
he would probably go into the
question of world economics and
put forward some constructive
thought for consideration of the
Congress.
At the reception rendered the
debates at the Mayflower Hotel
last night by the United States
Chamber of Commerce the main
topic was the tenor of the Presi-
Dental address of welcome.
A number of the delegates we're
outSpoken in their criticism of
what they termed an untimely
address that seemed to be more
along the lines of pacifism than
anything else. Arms limitation,
they indicated, could well be con-
sidered by some other group, but
the men gathered at the congress
are more interested now in the
question of bringing economic
conditions back to normal.
AS one delegate from a central
European state expressed it:
1--WE have practically been
told that we are in peaceful
country, and that seems to be
the giSt of the speech"
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
CIedrspring Votes
NeW Water System

HAGERSTOWN Md, May S,
Citizens of Clearspring, in the
annual election yesterday, de-
cided by a vote of 108 to So to
issue $4,000 worth of bonds or
the installation Of a water Sys-
tenn. Burgess Clarence Pound
and all of the other present Of
flcials we're reelected on the
water issue.
Guy Hebb was reelected bur-
CESS of Funkstown and all of the
other present officials returned
to office.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
West Virginia Lau
On Roads Is Upheld

Action of the West Virginia
Highway Commission in building
road through the campus of
Greenbrier College for Women, at
Lcwisburg, without first giving
compensation to- the owners, was
held legal by the Supreme Court
yesterday.
The suit was brought by Lib
erty Central Trust Company,
trustees of a bond issue, chal
longing validity of the law under
which the highway commission
first takes property and makes
COMPENSATION later.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
by International

tracted considerable attention in
Europe by their aerOnautical
activities. Working as electricians
and engineers, they saved up
enough money to buy a plane
and made several long distance
flights before going to work as
pilots on a British air line.
King Carol today gave his ap-
proval to the engagement Of his
sister.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Discrimination Seen
In Motor Car Tariff

A protest against indirect
tariff discrimination" which some
of the smaller nations are re-
ported to be exercising against
American motor vehicles was
made to President Hoover today
by the board of directors of the
National Automobile Chamber of
Commerce.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
2,OOO-Gallon Still Found
Where Officer Was Slain

of the largest illicit liquor plants
ever found in this section.
In addition to a 2,000-gallon still
complete with 30-horSepoWer
boiler and a 1,O00-gallon coil con-
tainer, the agents destroyed 10000
gallons of whisky mash, IS gallons
of whisky, several tons of rye
meal and other liquor-making
equipment.
The Washington times., 1931-05-05

HAGERSTOWN, Nd, May 5.
On the same spot in the Blue
BlazeS section of the mountain
where Deputy Sheriff Clyde l..
Hauver was shot and killed two
years ago when a posse of Off
GERS raided a moonshine camp,
Federal Prohibition Agents George
Danforth and Harold Hall late at
night located and destroyed one
The Washington times., 1931-05-05
Judge SOper Lands
Circuit Court Post

Federal Judge Morris D. Soper,
Of the Baltimore district court,
was today appointed to the U. S.
circuit court Fourth circuit) by
President Hoover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Proposals For State Road
 Work

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, State Off, flee Building, Cor. Capitol Avenue and Washington Street, Hartford, Connecticut, on Monday, Septem- Der 21st, until 1900 P. M. Eastern Standard Time, for the following sections of highway Improvements TOWN OF ANSONIA: About 5,495 feet of bituminous macadam on Elm and Jewett Streets. NOTE: Plans and proposal forms in office of A. w. Bushell, Div. En- gineer, New Haven. State will fur nish cement, reinforced concrete pipe and bituminous material.
 TOWN OF WOODBRIDGE: About 14,230.23 feet of Water- bound Macadam on Racebrook Road.
 NOTE: Plans and proposal forms in office of A. w. Bushell, Div. En- gineer, New Haven. State will fur nish cement and reinforced con-
 TOWN OF HADDAM: About 14.000 feet of unrolled macadam on Walkiey Hill and Chauncey Brooks Cufverts; Christian Hill, Porkorny, Jail Hill. Little City and Hidden Lake Roads.
 NOTE: Plans and proposal forms in office of D. H. B. Starr. Div. En- gineer, Portland. State will furnish bituminous coated corrugated metal and reinforced concrete pipe.
 A certified check or surety com- pany bond for one-third of the amount of the bid must accompany each proposal unless the contrac- tor shall have filed with this office an Annual Proposal Bond.
 JOHN A. MACDONALD,
 State Highway Commissioner. State Office Building, Hartford,
 Conn.
 Dated at Hartford, Conn, Sep- tember Il, 1881. 9-14-6t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Admission of Electors

THE sELECTMEN AND TOWN CLERK of the town of Waterbury, hereby give notice that they will hold session in the City Court Room, City Hall Building No. 235 Grand Street, second floor, in said Town, on Saturday, September 18th, to Saturday, September 18th, in- elusive, from nine o'clock A. M. to eight o'clock F. M. Standard Time) to examine the qualifications of applicants whose names appear on the list of "Voters to be Made" and admit to the electors oath those who shall be found qualified and if there shall appear on the list of Voters to be Made" the name of any person who shall become twenty-one years of age after Sat- urday, September 19, and on or be- fore Monday, october eth, a session will be held in the office of the Town Clerk, City Hall Building on Monday, October 9th from twelve o'clock to one o'clock noon for the purpose of admitting to the elec- tors oath such as shall be found qualified.
 JAMES w. BURNS
 DOMENTCK BARBIERI,
 FRANK ROSSI,
 Selectmen.
 DORA A. EGAN,
 Town Clerk. Dated at Waterbury, Ct., this 9th day of September. 1881. 9-S-9-12
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
STUBBORN MULE GIVES
 MOUNTAIN LAKE NAME

Red Lodge, Mont, (UP)-A long cared mule, weary from carrying 20 gallon cans of fish up a steep mountain trail, has Montana lake named for 1t.
 The mule, one of a string of 20 used by the United States forest service to carry live trout to a cluster of lakes in the Clear Forks region, sank to it's launches at the waters edge of an unnamed like.
 The forest rangers, after at- tempting to rouse the animal from its sitting position, gave up in dis gust and decided to dub the pool Mule lake.
 Two other heretofore unnamed and unfished lakes in that region also were named with the. planting of the fish in their depths. Chub lake wkas named for Stanford Weaver, well known wrangler in this region, who assisted the rang CTS plant the trout, and Granite lake draw its name from its rugged surroundings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Scion of Rich
 Family Near Death
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Although young Stevens report edly had remarried on August 27, soon after the divorce, friends quoted him as saying he couldn't live" without his former wife. A nurse and a gardener, found Stevens lying on his face on the floor of the laundry. The two Stevens children, Rob- ert, 4, and Barbara, 2. are staying with the parents of their mother, MT and Mrs Alexander R. Car qpeville, in Highland Park, while their mother was on her honey moon.
 Gas jets of the laundry stove were on. Beside Stevens lay the children's laundry bundles.
 The servants summoned Jeffrey A. Carqueville, brother -in- law, who carried Stevens outside. Fire men worked for an hour before his heart beat was strong enough so he could be removed to the hospi- tai.
 Attempts were made to admin ister oxygen in an oxygen tent" Dr c. c. Grady said he feared pneumonia would ensue should his patient rally from effects of gas poisoning.
 The former parents-in-law of Stevens said he had been morose since the divorce. They said he had wired his former wife, then on a boat between Detroit and Buffalo. Thursday, asking her to call. Stevens was said to have signed his message "Jean," the name of a member of the Carque- vile family.
 When Mrs Le Chereq called the Carqueville home, she mentioned that Stevens had remarried, but details of the reported remarriage could not be learned,
 Mrs Carqueville, Sr, mother of Mrs Le Chereq, is the former Elsa Flach. German motion picture actress.
 The Stevenses lived together six years. Mrs Stevens met Le Chereq in Europe this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Sea Death Tragedy
 Not Solved
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A search of the Penguin, discov- cry of an old and evidently un- used revolver-but no ammunition e--and a thorough digest of the contents of Mrs Ceilings diary dis closed no new clues for Nassau county authorities.
 The diary, it was said, was mere- ly a desultory account of minor events occurring over some years.
 Admitting the truth of Mrs Col lings' strange story, detectives turned their attention to another absorbing theory-that Ceilings may not be, as his wife supposes, a murder victim. This theory is based in part on several peculiar incidents as related by his wife.
 First, she says, she heard one of the two "pirates" say "don't tie his hands too tight" admit tedly a strange command if the mems intention was to drawn their victim.
 Again, according to Mrs Ceilings, she heard her husband call out, "they're tying my hands," and later, "they are throwing me over board" as though he were himself reporting the pirates progress.
 Mrs Ceilings is said to have in- Formed police that her husband has recently made several trips ashore from the Penguin, on errands about which she knew nothing. He had also devoted much time and practice to swimming, which he had never undertaken until this year.
 A member of the Ceilings family Is said to have revealed that while he retired four years ago, at 34, on an income from an inheritance that netted him $10,000 a year, this income has recently shrunk to $700 annually.
 Ceilings retirement was ex- plained by friends by the statement that he was "timid, shy, reserved man." who had little use for social life and no desires beyond suffi- cient income to provide for modest living.
 The theory to which the author ities are giving considerable atten- tion is that Mrs Ceilings was the witness of a drama staged for some definite purpose. The attack of the "pirates" could not be ex- plained as an attempted robbery, for nothing of value was taken from the Penquin, furthermore, the fact that the two men, "one about 50 and the other about "1S" left Mrs Ceilings several blankets when they "kidnaped her and abandoned her in an anchored motorboat" ap- pears unlike the action of men who had just slain her husband.
 Mrs Ceilings returned to her home in Stamford last night, and willingly repeated her story to newspaper reporters, despite the strain of the ordeal through which she has been during the past two days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Federal Dry Forces
 in New Offensive
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equity in the property all were obliged or instructed to sign their names, admitting ownership.
 This preparation would indicate but one thing, paddock proceed ings or making the landlord CO., defendant on a charge of violating steod acts. In the past there have padlocking the doors of restau- rants, pool rooms, blind tigers' and whatnot as public instances. Several landlord apprehensive lest they would be deprived of revenue in the form of rent have served notices on tenants to move or change their line of merchandise from wet goods to dry goods or vegetables or something.
 Edicts from the police court have been more effective in closing up places than threats of paddock, but after looking over the situation of the past week with agents work ing diligently "undercover," some of the wise ones in the local po- lice department have commenced scanning the horizon for the enemy's new attack. Prohibition Director Robert Sengle, who is a lawyer by trade or profession, only recently returned from a govern ment's school of instructions where several pointers were given to eager students. He may have something new up his official sleeve for Connecticut.
 The success of the local courts in closing up places has been due to a follow-up system. If an of fender was given day or a week to move the sentence was always accompanied by instructions to the vice squad to check up and if the courts order had not been made to bring the defendant back again. So it was always case of getting out of business or stepping into an expensive jam with the court. It's always cheaper to move.
 There have been few federal raids in Waterbury lately, but this sudden depression" may have been misleading to some of the boys. The agents are daily com muters to Waterbury and they are not spending their time 'snoozing' in Library Park either. There may be two fall campaigns of interest to Waterbury this year; one which will decide political ownership of the City Hall for two years to come and one, which may mean the downfall of prosperous moon shine merchants. There's some- thing in the works!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
NAVAJO GIRLS ASSUME
 HOSTESS ROLES AT DANCE

winslow, Ariz, (UP)-Assuming that the tactics of a night club hostess, or of a dance hall percent age girl, belong to modern life is all wrong; Navajo squaws of Ari- zona have been doing that sort of "gold digging" for hundreds of years.
 The percentage girl of the Nae ajo people has her inning at squaw dances, which are frequently held by the 3S.000 Navajos who live on the 100000 acre Navajo reser- walton.
 Men chanters furnish the music. Accompanied by an Indian drum. Unmarried girls size up single men in attendance and so after those of their liking. and a man. refusing to dance, must pay the girl. He also must pay-either in money or trinkets valued from 25 to 50 cents--when he stops dancing.
 The squnw dance also is a sort of marriage mart. Many of the girls md their life mates there. 5ust as sometimes happens at 10dsrn Nhita men'a taneess
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Opportunity Columns Quickly
NOTICE

Members of the Auxiliary of Corp. Coyie Post, American Legion, will meet Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th, at 500 o'clock in the Club Rooms on Holmes Ave-, instead of Wednesday evening. The date has been advanced because the dis trict meeting will be held in West vile, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Mae ogden, president, requests that all members attend as several impor- tant matters are scheduled to come up for discussion and a vote on them may be taken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

TAKE A LOOK AT THESE
 SNAPPY BARGAINS! 1930 Pontiac Cabriolet Coupe with
 Rumble Seat 1929 Chevrolet Touring 1928 Buick 5 Pass Sedan 1929 Chevrolet Sedan 1927 Buick 2 Pass Sedan 1928 Oakland Sedan
 Easy Terms
 THE CAPITOL GARAGE
 Pontiac & Oakland Agency sos North Main St. Dial 3-3o2s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

At Last a Car and Price for Every body-Don't Wait Come To-day.
 Full Price 1925 Nash 2-Door Sedan, runs
 BooQ zo.VV 1928 Essex 2-Door Sedan ...$ $500 1927 Dodge Coupe (Dandy) .$ $500 1926 Dodge Coupe, runs fine 5 55.G0 1925 Buick Small Six Coupe .s150.00 1928 Overland Six Sedan ....s150.00 1928 Chrysler 70 2-Door Se-
 dan ................ S14V.UU 1926 Chrysler Six Touring
 (Dandy) ...............S 65.O0 Don't forget we have 75 late models to select from at the lowest prices.
 ATWOOD BROS
 249 No Main St, Dial 33256 452 Meadow St. Dial 4-1616
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

IF YOU haven't found satisfactory employment, send me your name immediately. I can offer you 2 wonderful opportunity to make s15 a day without leaving town. In- vestigate this before it's too late. ALBERT MILLS, 724S Monmouth, Cincinnati. O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
ovERSToCKED SALE

Prices You Can't Beat
 FULL PRICE Buick 1925 2-Door Sedan ....s $500 Nash Vict 4-Pass Coupe .....S475.00 Tires like new; motor and con-
 dition excellent. Hudson Sedan--1925 ........$ $500 Marmon Sport Touring .....S 95.0o Buick 4-Pass Coupe .S135.OO
 Excellent Pierce Arrow 5-Pass Sedan .$395.00
 Chauffeur Driven Nash 7-Pass Sedan .........$295.0 Like new; this car cost us
 over s500.00.. Buick '2s Standard Sedan .s595.o0 Motor overhauled; fine shape 1925 Studebaker Sedan .....s125.0o
 7-Pass-Looks great Graham 1880 Sport Coupe ...S595.00 4-Pass-Rumble seat-Clean as President Straight 8 ........ss45.oo 4-Pass Sport Coupe--This car
 is like new. Studebaker 7-Pass Sedan =. .$S95.o0 This has the Famous Big Motor
 A World of Power Studebaker 5-Pass Sedan ...sl25.oo
 Four Door Chevrolet Coach .........s $500 studebaker 5-Pass Touring $ $500
 3 Good Tires Buick Master 6 Sedan-Excel. studebaker iens "s" 5.pass Sedan ssisS.SS sssSSS Studebaker Comm Sedan ....$450.00 Nash 5-Pass Sedan .........$195.0 80 Studebaker Coupe ....... ..$675.0o Rumble seat-Perfect Shape Also Cars tO for 9ths5 ssoo. vasSee sseo, s7oo to $1,ooo Drasticaiiy Reduced DECENTRALIZATION. INC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

DEPENDABLE USED CARS
 MODERATE PRICES THE BLUE RIBBON GARAGE, INC. 42S WEST MAIN ST. TEL 3-5179
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
NEED MONEY QUICKLY?

NEED MONEY
 QUICKLY?
 24 Hour Courteous Service on Cash Loans Up to $500 Small Monthly Repaymenks Come In for full Information The charge Is 35ss s5 per month on ui- paid amounts of loan. Just Phone or write.
 PERSONAL FINANCE CO. Formerly Beneficial Loan society Second Flepr. Pritchsrd hlaH. ls3 Bank St. Dial 5-644&
 Waterbury, conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Annousscenaents
Lost and Found
Personals
Business Announcements

RANGE BURNERS--Cleaned. ad- justed and reset. All makes serv- iced. Get ready now for the cool fall weather. Dial 3-3406. Silent Glow Sales 6 Service. Spper.Serv- ice. Inc, 39S West Main St.
 UMBRELLAS--Rec repaired. Low rates. All kinds for sale. Wa terbury Umbrella and Trunk Shop, PA No. Main St, Opp Cooke St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Automobiles

9 Autos and Trucks For Sale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Agents Wanted

CHRISTMAS cards, 100qo profit sell ing attractive $1, 21 card assort- ment in giftbox, contains etchings, folders, lined envelopes, enormous approval. Brosmille, 1451 B'way. New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

FURNITURE-Livi room, dining room, bedroom, etc. Odd, pieces
 stoves, rugs. Reasonable. 315 Bank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Merchandise
Household Articles

Buy Gervasi's NEW IDEA OIL BURNER. Equipped with self-lock- ed control. 24 improvements. 262 No Main St. Dial 3-1042.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Il Rooms, Board, Hotels

? and 8 ROOMS for housekeeping. All Improvements, private bath. 365 Willow St. Call evenings. Dial 4-5401.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

KITCHEN RANGE - Used but 1 year. Very reasonable. Apply 27 Manhan St, 1st floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

FIRE INSURANCE-Ths cost of fire insurance Is only a few cents a day. Can you afford to so without 1t? Think what 1t would mean to burned out tonight. See Hayden's. 69 South Milan St. Dial 3-s306.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

ORANGE ST, 211-4 and nice rooms in family house. Improve ments. Inquire on premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

ROBBINS ST, 229--1st and 3rd floors rooms. Laundry, hot water heat;
 fine surroundings. Apply D. NJ.
 Havican, PIT Robbins St. Tel 3-S726
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

NO LEONARD ST, 21-6 rooms, all improvements, rent reasonable. Phone Naugatuck 242-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

MAIN ST - Oakville. Three room apartment, all improvements. With or without garage. Reasonable. Phone Watertown STA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Service Stations, Repairing
Educational

MEN-Fair education, neat appear. ance, for every town in Connecti- cut. Can earn S5 to $15 daily work esting work. No experience requir- ed, simply follow instructions. Call 51 Ludlow St, Waterbury.