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Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-27
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
February 81. 1916

The Morning Progress Sunday is
sued a special Illustrated edition
descriptive of the valley. The text
and pictures were well prepared and
selected and the edition highly
creditable.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Allen of Red
field, S. D., are visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G.. Bair, formerly of that
town. They are greatly taken with
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-27

Potatoes were the only major
crop in klamath County, Oregon,
that last year returned a profit,
and 1881 will see an increase Of
acreage.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-02-27

Mrs. w. w. Shenber-ger OF Long
Beach is visiting with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. o. G. Horne. This is Mrs.
Shenberger's fifth visit to El Gen.
tro. She will be here for some
time,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

dressing rooms. None of the sets were burned and such damage as occurred, it is expected, will De remedied today.
 Fire Marshal Frank w. Holland started an investigation of the fire which caused damages estimated at $2,O00. The blaze broke out shortly after a capacity audience vacated the theater following performance arranged especially for members of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks. Seven fire companies responded to the a. larm and fought valiantly to keep the loss at minimum. The perfor- nance was Under the Gas Light as presented by the Waterbury Little theatre cast.
 The ire was centered mostly in the basement of the structure, dam- aging the dressing rooms and some oi the odd sets or scenery stored in that part of the building.
 Chief Henry H. Heitman directed the efforts of the firemen in fighting the fire. Several lines of hose were used in combating the spread of the flames. The sprinkling system in use at the theater played a prominent part in keeping the loss at mini mum. The flames spread in all di- rections due to the> ready material furnished by the scenery and cos tumeS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
3O4th Elects, Dimes
 At Annual Meeting
Mayor Hayes and Crary Guests of Honor-Larson New
 Skipper

With Mayor Frank <, Hayes and John H. Crary, democratic town chairman, as invited guests the 3O4th Infantry Association held one of it's biggest meetings since the war days in Concordia hall last night. Officers were elected and addresses given at the meeting held in the
 New officers of the association include: President, Conrad Larson; first vice-commander, Peter B. Fox; second vice-commander, Ralph Bolles; third vice-commander, Pa trick Campion; treasurer. Fred Chesson; adjutant, Phillip Kelly; chaplain, Martin Whelan; sergeant Sheriff Ben Brady, John Brickel:: Garrett Brennan, John Barry and Fenton Niver, retiring commander.
 Mayor Hayes and MT Crary spoke briefly. The former was es- corted to the front of the hall ac- companied by much applause. He thanked the members for their in- vitation and reception and wished the organization much success In the ensuing year.
 Entertainment was presented py Eddie Oliver and George McGrath Eddie Keenan's interpretation of Honest John Reilly which he sang in his own style went over in great shape. Lieutenant James Mulville of the police department honorary chairman of the event was not present, due to illness.
 Among those who attended were Joseph Phelan. Howard Nichols George Reyes, A. F. Varanelli. Rob ert Brown, B. Harrison, J. J. Max we'll. Michael Calvin. Patrick Cam pion. Timothy Ferris. w. s. Mum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Foreclosures
 in Common Pleas

Four foreclosure actions were started yesterday in the common pleas court. The Waterbury Second Mortgage Corp. asks the foreclosure of a mortgage on Edwin avenue against Eileen H. Duphiney and others. Elizabeth German seeks the foreclosure of a mortgage on Pond street property against George Ouel- lette and others.
 The third action Is brought by the Community Bond & Mortgage Corp. against Leo B. Kimball and others. Property in Naugatuck is involved. Foreclosure of mortgage on La mont street property is asked by the Waterbury Building & Loan asso- citation against Peter Panasci. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
ALLEGED JEWEL THIEF HELD FOR TRIAL
GRAND REHEARSAL
 OF MELODRAMA
Lodge of Elks Guests at Pre-Sh0wing of ''Under
 the Gaslight"
VILLAINY WAS RAMPANT

Old and venerable Jacques thea ter resounded to jeers and hoots of derision for the villains benefit and to cheers and calculations of lauda- tory character for the hero and heroine as the Little Theater play CTS presented Under the Gas Light" as a grand rehearsal before ly of members of the local Elks lodge, last night. 1t was a grand night for the audience, the majority of whom were gazing on one of the most popular "melodrammers'' of the 80's, when hissing was permit ted for villainy and applause all lowed for heroics.
 Deep-dyed villainy, portrayed by heavy waxen-moustached charac- ter and an old toothless, pipe-smok- ing hag. strode unmolested through the four acts and nine scenes until the final action of the play when the fair heroine and dashing hero were locked in each others arms.
 E. H. Davis, president of the group addressed the audience brief ly between the acts. He expressed appreciation for the large attend ance and paid special tribute to the Waterbury lodge of Elks for the splendid cooperation afforded the players and for the use of the Elks' stage in ,rehearsing the play.
 The theater was literally damned to capacity. Even famous old "Nig- ser-Heaven'' unused since the hal cyon days of burlesque, became g. popular spot for young men and women. The regular performances will be presented tonight, to-mor- row and Saturday nights, according tc MT Davis announcement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Rev. Dr. Raymond Calkins
 At Second Church Tonight

This evening, at o'clock, Rev. pr. Raymond Calkins of Cambridge, Mass, one of the leaders in re- ligious life in New England, will speak at the union Lenten service of the Congregational churches at the Second church on the subject, What Is Christianity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
MORE EXPENSIVE
 GLASS FOR CARS
Legislature May Add An- other Item to Cost of
 Maintaining Machines
A SAFETY MEASURED

on-shatterable glass as a safety accessory on Connecticut automobiles i, being seriously considered by tho legislative committee on motor ve- hicles. Several bills requiring the useof such glass; introduced in the general assembly, are receiving sup port.
 Proponents of these measures be- Heve that fewer persons will be in- iured in automobile accidents if some means can be found, such as the use of non-shattered glass, to prevent vent glass from flying about when their is s collision.
 There seems to be a tendency iu motor vchivle manufacture,' said Commissioner of Motor Vehicle Rob- bins B. Stoeskel in a bulletin read from WTIC the Travellers Station this afternoon. "to provide non shatterable glass throughout. This attitude s probably due to increased demand. A number of states are prposing to require that each ear registered be so equipped. Such proposed state legislation is varied tions the windshield is considered the only necessary to which the new provision shall apply. In others the uprovlslon Is proposed to apply only to public service motor vehicles, and in still others to all cars.
 While there is serious financial objection to imposing the burden of alteration of equipment upon per- sons already owners of motor ve- hicles, the tendency seems to be to insist that, for the future, every safeguard which has proved useful shall be a part of the equipment of every car A recent hearing before the legislative motor vehicle com mittee the shock which safety glass is capable of withstanding was m o ratd. Apparently, that demonstration showed that there are no conditions where glass of this type can be so smashed as to fly about at the time of collision. This being the case, it seems we'll worth while to consider the whole subject thoroughly so as to go as far with Connecticut requirement as is fair to owners of cars already on the highway
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

son, E. Bachman, Conrad Larson. James Hennessey, G. l.. Holmes, James J. Sullivan, A. J. Donahue, Patrick Moriarty, John Barry, An tone Roikick, J. E. Moran, w. J. Dillon, w. J. Clifford, Charles El- we'll. John Mulligan, Fred Chesson, P. P. Kelly, F. F. Niver, T. J. Fleming, Peter E. Fox, Ralph Bolles. R. Fallon, Alfonso Caprio, Martin E. Whalen, Chuck Connors, Mack O'Donnell, John E. Brickel. F. w Cassin, Benjamin Brady, John Tobin, Donald Luciano, Paul Lu- ciano, James A. Dunn, Howard Byrnes, Harry Reiger, James Mar tone, George I. McGrath, Eddie Keenan, John J. Henley. James Healey, Frank J. Roberts, Daniel Bowes, John Cluney, John Crary, Eddie Curley, John Shea, B. J. O'Reilley, Joe Jasinski, Michael Sla- win, Charles Bergin, Edward A. Cass. Fred A. Cass. Fred Hodson. George Jackson, Thomas O'Con- nell,, M. Carter and Charles Jack son,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Albany and resulted in the return of the accused.
 No evidence was presented to-day in the case of Leroy Hosier, 16, of 112 Cherry street charged with em- bezzlement by agent. A nolle was recommended and granted.
 The case of Frank Wallis, 51 of 480 Baldwin street was continued until Saturday morning. He is charged with breach of the peace. No evidence was taken to-day.
 Nick Boiko, 36, of 991 North Main street was given a nolle in a breach of the peace case.
 A suspended sentence was given in the case of Mrs c. Capuano, 70, of Edwin street, charged with violating the milk bottle law. She is accused of selling milk in bottles registered in the names of other dealers. She was accused of selling two bottles to Raymond Perkins, an investigator of the local Milk Bottlers' Dealers association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Small Fire Damage, Show Goes On Tonight Little Theatre Ready to Present "Under the Gasght'
 at JaC0ueS Theatre

Edwar Is H. Davis. president of the Little Theatre of Waterbury, said this morning that there was a minimum of damage in last nights fire at Jacques theater and that the show will go on tonight according to schedule, also Friday and Satur- day nights. At the first outbreak of the fire shortly after the close of the grand rehearsal. last night the large blaze issuing through the doors in the rear had the appearance of a serious fire. but when the confiagra- ton had been reduced and things strengthened out much slighter damage resulted.
 MT Davis gave the highest praise to the fire department for their work in checking the fire, and the fact that Jacques had sprinkler sys- tenn. Much serious damage might have resulted but for. the efficiency of the fire department and if Jac- ques had not been outfitted with the sprinkler system.
 MT Davis also stated that work is starting on repairs, electricians are already at work, and a costumer on his way from New York to replenfsh the costumes. These were not total- ly destroyed, the fire damaging only costumes of two of the characters in the play. It is thought the fire was started by cigarette in one of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
HEARING ON THE
 DIRT ROAD BILL
Scheduled to Be Held in Hartford on Wednesday
 Afternoon, March 4
FIVE MILLION DOLLARS

New Britain, Conn.,, Feb. 26.-Let- ters were sent out to-day to all state grange secretaries. all selectmen in Connecticut, rural mail carrier as- sociattons. and chambers of con- merce announcing the hearing on the dirt roads bill, House Bill No, IT, asking for an allocation from the highway appropriation of five mil lion dollars a year for the improve ment of rural roads
 The letters state that the hearing will be in the hall of the house on Wednesday. March 4th. at 2 D. m., and ask for large delegation to be present in support of the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
YOU ARE MISSING
 SOMETHING

.. until you've tried PEBECO, the ''iced" dentifrice. There is a tang to it that suggests iced mint, a bite to it that says, "I'm working" No sweet, sickly taste here. Pebeco is work ing dentifrice that cleans, whitens and leaves a new kind of mouth com- fort-a cool, refreshed feeling that you have never before enjoyed. It costs very little to find out that you've been missing something. Switch to Pebeco today.-Advt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Washington Park
 Community Club
Will Hold a Meeting Toe Night at the Mulcahy
 School

The Washington Park Community club will meet tonight in Mulcahy school. The program will Include an address on George Washington by John Barr and talk on legisla- tive matters pretaining to Waterbury by the president, William F. Kelly There Will also be solos by Frank Vaughan, with Andrew Cow as ac- companist. and dancing by Ethel Darling and Alice Kane.
 The address by MT Barr will he rare treat and the club extends an invitation to all the people in the district to hear him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Faces Superior
 Court Session In
 Bonds Of $2,OOO
Ibrain, Extradited From New York, Charged With Rob- ping Friend and Then Pawning valuables- - Hosier Granted Nolle- Suspended Sentence for Woman Who Violated Milk Bottle Law

Aselan Ibrain, of 38 Baldwin street was brought back to water- bury last evening from New York city where he was placed under arr rest by orders of the local authori- ties. He was formally charged with theft and bound over this morning to the next term of superior court under bonds of $2,O00.
 Last December the accused visited a friend named Selam Hazrullia of ITO Bridge street and took some jewelry valued at $20O. The jewelry was found in local pawn shops and led to the apprehension of the ac- cused in Long Island. A formal ap- plication was made from Hartford to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
TEMPERATURES

Washington, Feb 26.-UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low
 est last night in 20 cities were re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26

Making shoe patterns is being taught by correspondence in France
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
Damage Suits in
 Superior Court The Connecticut Co De- fendant for Claim of
 $lO,OOO

Damages of $11,500 are asked in two civil actions started in super for court yesterday. Frank J. Walsh of Seymour asks $1O,000 against the Connecticut Co to recover for. the death of John Walsh, killed by trolley at the Seymour depot on June 22d, 1880. Ire deceased man was waiting for trolley at the de- pot when a north bound car struck him. the complaint alleges.
 Damages of $1,5O0 are asked In a civil action started in superior court against S. H. Greenberg, Inc. by the Pick Quick Card Service. Inc, of Chicago alleging breach of con tract. George and Annie Wheeler seek to clear title to property on North Main at Spark street In an action begun in superior court a. gainst heirs of the estate of Sher- man Fenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-26
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington. Feb 26.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Thursday and Friday:
 Maine. New Hampshire, Vermont. Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Connecticut: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; not much change in tenn perature.
 Western New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; not much change in temperature.
 Eastern New York: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday; not much change in temperature; fresh southwest winds
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
GROUPS CLASH
On DRY LAW

The wet and dry controversy
famed anew today when two of
the major national organizations
opened attacks on the prohibition
law, while one Of the major dry
groups assailed the wet groups
and another issued statement in
praise of the law.
The Association Against the
Prohibition Amendment was at
tackled by the Methodist Episcopal
Board Of Temperance, Prohibition
and Public Morals as Systematic.
ally inciting poorly informed re.
sentiment" against the Govern
ment. The association countered
with a statement on Norway'S
prohibition experiment and its re-
peal.
The Anto-Saloon League, through
it's president, F. Scott Mcbride
said that the solid South is as
solid as ever for prohibition. i"
DR.. Mcbride has just completed
trip through the South.
On the other hand, the
Women's Organization for Ma
tional Prohibition Reform came
to the fore with an announce
ment of a two-day anti.prohibi-
ton demonstration in Washing
ton on April IA and Is, and
called upon women of the nation
to aid in Kidding the country of
prohibition in it's present form,
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
40 To GET NEW
ARMY MEDAL

Distribution of the Soldiers
Medal, the design of which was
recently approved. is now being
made by the adjutant general of
the Army.
Forty Of these medals have
been awarded to date and 81
have been received from the
quartermaster general and will
be sent to the appropriate corps
area commanders for preSenta-
ton with ceremony.
The Soldiers Medal, according
to an act of Congress of July 2,
1925. may not be awarded for
heroism performed prior to that
date. The medal will be awarded
to soldiers who distinguished
themselves by heroisrn not involv-
ing actual conflict with the
enemy.
All members of the Army may
be awarded the medal, also all
members of the National Guard,
the Officers Reserve Corps and
the Enlisted Reserve Corps; mem
bers of the United States Navy
and Marine Corps. while serving
with the Army of the United
States, and members of the mil
itary, naval and air forces of
foreign governments while serv-
ing with the Army of the United
States.
Civilians are not eligible for
the award.
The Washington times., 1931-04-06

Each set consists of
covers for davenport,
wing chair, club chair
and the five separate
cushions. Is neatly fin
ished with braid and
is washable.
Kann's-Third Floor
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
WIN
SCHOOL POSTS

Two normal school graduates
today received real Easter gifts.
The two young women, Miss
Louise r. Hewston and Miss Rose
mary E. Salisbury, were informed
today by Robert L. Haycock, as
siStant superintendent of schools
and acting superintendent in the
absence of both DR.. Frank w.
Ballou and Stephen E. Kramer.
that they had been appointed to
positions in the school system to
take effect on April 13, immedi-
ately after the Easter recess.
Miss Hewston will assume charge
of the fifth grade at the Gage
School and Miss Salisbury will
take charge of a first grade in
some school not yet specified.
Mr.. Haycock declared today
that several teachers resigned
during the holiday recess.
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
SeQuOiG Suggested
As National Tree

A suggestion that the giant
Sequoia be designed as the ma
tional tree has been received by
the National Park Service of the
Interior Department.
Capt. st, Barbe Baker, for many
years Government conservator of
forests in Equatorial Africa I'M
der English influence, made the
suggestion.
The big trees grow only on the
Pacific Coast,
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
GAL LSWORTHY AWAITED

A representative Washington
audience is expected to greet
John Galsworthy. noted English
novelist and dramatist, when he
lectures next Saturday night at
Constitution Hall on "Six Favor
ite NoVeliStS."
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
WOODslDE PLAY APRIL 16

WOODSIDE, Md, April g.
The Dramatic Club of the Wood,
side M. E. Church will present
its spring play, "Pollyanna," in
the church auditorium on the
evenings of April 16 and II.
The Washington times., 1931-04-06
WEATHER DETAILS
FORECAST TILL p. NJ. TUESDAY

Fo rthe District of Columbia. rain to-
night and probably Tuesday morning;
not much change in temperature, low
est tonight about 40 degrees; moderate
to fresh northeast winds
For Maryland, snOy in extreme west
and rain in east and central portions
tonight and probably Tuesday morning;
not much change in temperature; strong
northeast winds, diminishing Tuesday.
For Virginia, cloudy. snow in extreme
west and rain in east and central por-
tions tonight and probably Tuesday
morning: rising temperature in west
portion Tuesday; strong northeast winds
tonight shifting to north and northwest
Tuesday and diminishing.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Yesterday Today
4 p. m......... bil4 a. m'...'.'..' 70
Midnight .... a Noon ........... 4s
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of tempe: ature
since January /. 1881, 100 degrees.
Excess of temperature since Aprtls l.,
1881, degrees.
ton since January 1, 1881, 1858 inches. .
Excess Of preCipita ton since April l.,
1881, so inch.
TIDE TABLES
Today-High tides, 1O:43 a. m. and
11:16 p. M. low tides, a. m. and 5:36
Tomorrow-High tide. 1895 a. M; low
tides. 5:51 a. m. and 6:26 p. m.
THE sun AND THE MOON
The sun rose today, 6:H a. m, and
The sun rises Tuesday. 5:45 a. m, and
The moon rises today, 11;4O p. M. and
sets, 1888 a. m.
The moon sets Tuesday, $40 a. m.
The Washington times., 1931-11-30
Public Opinion Silent
on Vital Questions,
Says India Leader

NEW YORK. Nov. 20 tU.so.-A
moratorium has been declared on
the conscience Of humanity -only
in this way can be explained the
criminal apathy Of public opinion
on the burning questions Of the
day." sailedra, Nath Chose, presi.
dent Of the Indian National Con.
gress Of, America, declared tonight
in q radio address over Webs I'M
der the auspices Of the Hearst
Radio Service.
Citing the Manchurian. narcotic
and Indian questions as three Of
the outstanding world problems
on which public opinion Is main.
tanning q "stoic silence" Chose
said:
"The League Of NatlOns-that
much-advertiSed agency for the
peaceful settlement Of interna-
tionaI problems - when con-
frOnted with the problem Of
japanese designs on Manchuria.
appoints . council Of action.
This committee Of super.
statesmen is meeting in Paris
The Washington times., 1931-11-30

Many Automobile Repair Services are
listed today in tho Business Service
Directory published in the Classified
The Washington times., 1931-11-30
MNI[ION.DOLLAR
INCOMES DROP
To 149

Million dollar incomes in the
United States during 1880 were
reduced to l40sas compared with
5O4 In 1929, the peak prosperity
year, indicating to some degree
the results Of the stock market
crash and the subsequent bust
ness depression, according to the
preliminary statistics OF In
come" issued today by the Blu
reau Of Internal Revenue.
About 3 per cent Of the Amert
can people filed Federal income
tax returns for 1880, Their specu-
lative losses were $1,215,065, 900
for that year as compared with
$66I, IT'S 900 in 1929. Profits
from speculative transactions for
1880 amounted to $775,315,00O, a
reduction of $l,464,447,00o from
the preceding year, when stock
market activities went to record
heights.
Capital net gain from the sale
Of assets held more than two
years amounted to $40, 746,000, a
decrease of $1,823,O 100000 from
the year before. This great re@
duction hit the larger incomes,
chiefly. -,,....-.~.
The income of the 149 persons
who had taxable profits Of more
than 81 900, 900 in 1880 amounted
to $685., 1851 900. The year before
the income of the millionatreS
totaled $1,185. 135, 900.
The gross income Of the 1876.
$50 persons who made Federal
returns for 1880 amounted to
sal ,665, sos, 900; the net income
81, 220, 1853, 900. These represented
reductions, respectively, Of $7,097,-
OO0, 1000 and $7.073, 100000 from
1879. The tax liability Of these
individuals. was $473.689, 900 in
1880, q reduction of $517,247,00O
from 1929.
The Washington times., 1931-11-30
APATHY Of PUBLIC AssATLED BY CHOSE
Secret Diplomacy of
League RaPPedin
Radio Talk

diplomacy openly arrived at II
engaged today in the most
secret behind the scene d.
plOmcy the world has ever seen.
"Stl1I the conscience Of the
world Is call0us to the nuIlifi-
cation Of the very principle for
which the League was founded,
BY the very statesmen In whose
care the safety Of the institu-
ton was entrusted"
Describing the League opium
conference now in session ct
Bangkok as a sales conference
instead Of a conference to sup.
press the narcotic evil, Chose
continued:
I'VE thought we had about
all the ways 70 produce deadly
narcotics, but it seems, we had
only just begun.
"After opium 10 smoked,
'drOss' 10 the sediment remain.
ing In the pipe. The Bangkok
conference sanctioned the col.
lection and sale Of opium dross
for the purpose Of manufac-
turing morphine. Medical
authorities cite drOss a. particu.
larry harmful"
The Washington times., 1931-11-30
500 Saks Quality

Men will really want these ties
each one chosen for its individual
pattern and color excellence. Our
regular quality-frOm our regular
makers. Hand.tailored. resilient
construction. Of course. Gift boxed.
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