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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 0f Wa aferh1Iry Sa Prnhata COurt.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 October 9th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF James J. Parker. late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased. - r The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect 10 present their accounts properly at tested within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons .n- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARTIN J. PARKER, 10-10-3t Administrators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

Uruguay has doubled its surtaxes on radios and photographs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court.
 October 5th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Maria Salinardi, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are request- ed to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE R. GUILFOILE, 10-12-3t Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-12

North Manchuria's wheat crop will be nearly one-third greater than last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
COUPLE
FACE RUM CHARGE
Maurice Chaser and Wife,
Captured After Chase, Ar
raigned in Baltimore.

Captured after 12-mile chase Friday
on the Baltimore pike near Laurel.
Maurice CHASER and his wife Dorothy
of Washington were arraigned in Balti-
more yesterday before j. Frank Sup
plee, United States commissioner, on
charges Of transportation and possession
of liquor. CHASER also was charged with
conspiracy to violate the prohibition act,
for which he has twice been indicted
in Washington, according to Federal
agents.
Robert D. Ford, assistant prohibition
administrator for the Baltimore dis
trict. said a squad of dry agents cruis-
ing near Baltimore sighted Glaser's
car travelling toward Washington. They
had information, Ford said, that the
car contained liquor and set out after
il. The two machines travelling at high
speed lodged in and out OF traffic until
near Laurel. when the agents finally
overlook the Car and arrested its oc-
cupants.
They found. they said, twenty 5-gal-
Ion kegs Of alcohol and two quarts Of
whisky. The car and whisky were
taken TO prohibition headquarters at
Fort McHenTy. while Chaser and his
wife were locked up at the Southern
police station. They subsequently, were
released on bail for arraignment yes
terday
Commissioner Supple released CHASER
on $1,000 bail for his appearance Nor
day in Washington to answer the essi-
gpiracy charges and 81 900 for his ap-
pearance here next Friday on the trans
portation charge
Mrs. CHASER also was released on
81 900 bail on the transportation charge
for a hearing Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
|RONS|DE'S CAPTAIN
TO Be BURIED HERE
Body of John GWinn and Wife
En- Route From PhiIa-
deIphia.

While his old ship, the U. s. s. Con-
stitution, receives the homage of admir-
ing thousands in the Long Island area
of New York, all that is mortal of Capt.
John Gwinn. skipper of the famous old
ship, and his wife will be buried to-
morrow morning in Arlington National
Cemetery.
Full military honors will be accorded
the eminent sea captain, the Navy De-
partment announced yesterday. with
refinement scheduled to take place at
1880 o'clock. The coffiH is being
brought to Washington from Philadel-
phia, where IL was discovered in half
forgotten cemetery, where the Constitu-
TONS commander was buried shortly
after his death In 1849 He was first
buried in Palermo, Sicily.
Jahncke to Attend.
The Acting Secretary Of the Navy,
Ernest Lee Jahncke. will attend the
services and the chief of the Nays
Corps of Chaplains, Capt. Sydney K.
Evans win offlciate. The military es-
cort will he composed of a company of
bluetackets, a company of Marines and
the Navy Band, the department said.
In addition to the honorary pail
bearers from the Navy Department will
be representatives OF the Dewey Cen
gressional Medal Mems Association.
Those from the department viii be Capt
John Downes, Capt F. c. Martin, Capt
o. L. Cox and Capt. william G. Neil
Of the Supply Corps
Commanded Three Ships.
While 1t Is known that Capt. Gwinn
was born in Maryland, the date and
place are not recorded He was APP
pointed a midshipman in the Navy in
1909 and then followed service aboard
various VeSsels-the Hornet, Frolic, In
dependence, Columbus. Macedonian and
others. He commanded the Vandalia
Potomac and the frigate Constitution
Death overlook him while he was COM
handing officer of the Constitution in
Mediterranean waters
At first he was buried in the Protes-
tan burial ground near the Lazaretto
In Palermo, but at the request of his
widow the casket was brought to the
United States and reinterred at Phil
adelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
TIP LEADS TO ARREST
OF SEVEN IN RAID
Five Women and Two Men Held
on information Of drudge
Shooting"

Acting on information that ''grudge
shooting" was to occur at 1921 Twelfth
street. headquarters detectives yesterday
raided three apartments there and ar
rested five young women and two men.
They are being held for investigation.
Capt Edward J. Kelly. assistant chief
of detectives, said police learned yester-
day of a fight at one Of the apartments
Friday night in which a man was In
iured.
Through an anonymous telephone call
to police headquarters yesterday police
were informed that further trouble and
probable shooting" was brewing at
one of the apartments.
Those in custody are Julia Modesto,
alias Julia Morano, "a. of Philadelphia;
Geneva ONeiil. alias Gene Miller, %, of
Philadelphia; Fioreno Morano. 81. of
Philadelphia: Arthur Gilbert Hurley,
alias Jack Hurley, 81. who gave an adj
dress in the 1900 block of Connecticut
avenue; Pansy Harp. 20, who gave the
Twelfth street apartment as her ad-
dress; Evelyn Wolf, alias Evelyn Murch,
81, who gave an address in the 200 block
of Twelfth street; Laura Modesto. alias
Clara Alasandra. %. of Philadelphia,
and william Hartman, IS, of Brooklyn.
N. Y. who gave the Twelfth street apart
ment as his address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
BULB SUPPLY BOUGHT
FOR PARKS OF DISTRICT
500 Settles Also Are Purchased
Under Authority of Lieut..
Col. Grant.

The Office of Public Buildings and
Public Parks moved yesterday to lay in
its store of bulbs that will beautify the
city's parks next Spring and at the
same time placed its order for additional
facilities for the public in the form
of settees and tables.
Under authority from Lieut.. Col. u.
S. Grant, Sd, director of Public Build
ings and Public Parks, the supply di-
vision ordered 10000 crocus bulbs,
10000 narcisSus and $4,000 tulips.
For the park division, 100 combination
rustic settees and tables are being Sc
cured and 400 rustic settees have been
ordered. Oficials said that some of
these will be placed in Foundry Branch
Valley, near Foxhall Village, in the Rock
Greek and Potomac Parkway. between
Massachusetts avenue and Calvert street
bridge: in Rock Greek and few In
Montrose Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
QUERIES DRAFTED
IN TROLLEY LINES
EXTENSION MOVE
Data Sought From Patrons
in Connection With Proposal
to Cross Avenue.
TRAFFIC DURING PEAK
HOURS TO BE SURVEYED
Hearing on Mount Vernon and Ar
lington Railway Companies
Project Will Follow.

Questionnaires for use in the drive
to extend street cars from nearby Viz
ginia across Pennsylvania avenue at
Fourteenth street we're drafted last
night.
A. X, shipe Of the Washington Board
OF Trade, chairman Of a joint COM
mittee Of Washington and Virginia
civic interests. sponsoring the move
ment, also announced appointment Of
j. W. Rich, Washington trafic expert,
to take two-day count of street cars
and their passengers passing Four
tenth street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue. in every direction during the
morning and afternoon peak traf1c
hours.
Hearing to Follow Survey.
After the survey is completed, the
civic leaders will obtain another hear
ing before the Public Utilities Com
mission to seek again authority for the
proposed extension, necessitated by ell
mination Of the present terminal at
Twelfth and D streets due to the Gov
eminent building program.
Mr.. Shtpe revealed he had been noti-
fed by officials of the Mount Vernon,
AICAdAlQIA q WhSIllIlBIOIl railway ~.
and the Arlington 6E Fairfax Railway
Co., that they would be forced TO
abandon their lines unless they re-
eeived authority to 60 north of the
Avenue. They said the necessity of
transfers and bus competition removed
all possibility OF profitable operation
with a terminal at Fourteenth street
and Constitution avenue. as suggested
by the Public Utilities Commission.
Count Starts Tomorrow.
Rich's count will be taken tomorrow
and Tuesday. The questionnaires Will
be distributed Tuesday only. Every
passenger on the two lines will be re-
quested to answer each Of the follow
ing questions:
Are you q patron of this road?
Are you Federal Government en-
ploye?
Are you a District Of Columbia EN-
ploye?
Are you employed by or associated
with business interests in the District
Of Columbia?
Give address OF your ONCE or place
of business.
Are you a constant patron of the
business houses of the District OF CO.
lumbar
GIVE address OF your present Dis
trict of Columbia destination.
do YOU have to transfer TO other
transportation facilities to reach your
destination and II so to what line CT
nnes2
AT what hour do you travel?
How many members II your family
besides yourself use this Bne?
do you favor the abandonment OF
this hne?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
STOREKEEPER ROBBED
FOLLOWING ACQUITTAL
Mount Rainier Mans Troubles
Multiply After Court Dismisses
Gaming Charges Against Him.
BY a stan Correspondent Of The Star.

BY a STAFF Correspondent Of The Star.
MOUNT RAINIER, Nd August a.
The troubles of Jack KIRK are daily
growing more numerous.
Early this week the man was arrest
ed on a charge Of setting up q gaming
table after local town bailiffs had OBJ
tanned and played punch board from
the Household Supply Co, 1903 Rhode
Island avenue, which he operates.
Last night Justice OF Peace Robert
E. Joyce dismissed the charge against
him following a trial in which he was
defended by Attorney j. Wilson Ryon.
That was "a break" but then the
breaks started going against him.
Corporation Counsel Bird II. Dolby
noted an appeal from Magistrate
Joyce's decision. And early today, when
Kirk opened his store, he found mer-
chandise valued at 800 had been
stolen
The missing articles, as reported to
County Policeman Ralph Brown, in
clude six cameras, four clocks, rs bed
spreads and shade lamps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

THREE of four Washington girls
injured early yesterday when
their automobile hit q telephone
i pole near Halethorpe, Md, re-
manned in Baltimore hospital
for treatment today One of them, Miss
Betty W. SHIRLEY, % years old, of 1848
Biltmore street, is believed to have a
fractured back.
The girls left Washington before day
light yesterday, and were en- route to
the Military Academy at West Point
when the large sedan in which they
were riding went out of control and
plunged of the highway.
The others, who remained at st. Ag-
mes Hospital. where all four were taken,
were Miss Stephene Noble, % years old,
of 1850 Biltmore street. who is suffer-
ing with conclusion Of the brain, and
Miss Elizabeth Sawtelle, 81 years old, of
$500 Connecticut avenue, Chevy Chase,
Md. believed to have fractured pelvis.
All three girls at the hospital are ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
PRINCE GEORGES w. C.T.U.
WILL MEET SEPTEMBER z
Maryland Head and AnH-Saloon
Leader to Be Speakers at
County Convention.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
RTVERnATE ma An

special Dispatch to The Star.
RTVERDALE. Md, August 22.-Mrs.
Mary r. Haslup president of the Mary
land State Woman's Christian Tenn
perance Union, and Edward B. Dunford
of the Anti-Saloon League will be the
principal speakers at the annual con-
vention of the Prince Georges County
w. c. T. U. to be held September at
the NJ. E, Church, South, Brentwood,
Md
Mrs. J. r. Allen. county president, will
call the convention to order and give
a review of the years work. Annual
election of officers will be held at the
afternoon session. after which dinner
will be served by the ladies Of the
church.
The evening session at 1880 will pre-
sent members of the Loyal Temperance
Legion and the Young Peoples Branch
in varied program OF song and reci-
tations
The program committee in charge OF
arrangements is headed by Mrs, Herbert
Roby, honorary president of the County
Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
610 FEET OF lockwood
PLANTED AT KENMORE
Grounds at fredericksburg Will
Be Thrown Open to Public
Monday.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICKSBURG Va. August %.
The grounds of Kenmore, beautified
by the planting of lockwood in front of
the mansion and along the walkway
leading to the home of George Wash
ington's mother nearby, will be thrown
open to visitors by the officers and trus-
tees of Kenmore Association Monday
afternoon.
The Garden Club OF Virginia planted
$40 feet of lockwood on each side of the
walk on the old terrace between Ken
more, home of Betty Washington Lewis
and the gathering place Of many early
patriots, while Miss Ella Duckett of
washington planted two towering box
wood memorials to her mother along
side Kenmore's front steps.
The lockwood along the walkway Is
about 8 feet high and came from
Warrenton, NJ c., while the hAxword
used In the memorial to Mrs. Duckett
came from Tappahannock, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
ACCIDENT ASSOCIATION
TO HEAR TALK BY DOAK
Secretary of Labor Will Speak at
Annual Convention in Rich
mond This Fall.

RICHMOND, Va, August 22-w. N.
Doak, Secretary OF Labor, win address
the international Association OF Indus
trial Accident Boards and Commissions
at its annual convention to be held in
Richmond this Fall, 1T has been an
nounced by Parke p. Deans, president
of the association.
Secretary Doak will deliver his ad-
dress on the second day OF the five-day
session, which begins October 5. APP
proximately ESQ representatives of in
dlIstrial boards and commissions in the
United States and Canada are expected
to attend the convention, which will
be the eighteenth annual meeting Of
the association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
SIemp to Present
II Virginia Hams
To French Hosts
Delegation From State
Will Attend EXPOSE
ton i'm Paris.
Rx the Associaied press.


FREDERICKSBURG, Va. August "a
Twelve famous Virginia hams, purchased
here by c. Bascomb Slemp, will be pre-
scented to high French officials next
month by a delegation of Virginians TO
the French International Colonial Elk
position at Paris,
They are being prepared at local
hotel and will be wrapped in sylphrap,
Virginia product.
The hams we're purchased by Mr..
Slenp as the oficial representative Of
the United States at the exposition,
who came here with a party of friends
and gave instructions for the prepara-
ton and shipment of the meat. The
former secretary to President Coolidge
intimated that one of the hams may
go to the President Of France and
others high in officialdom.
Mr. Slemp's thought in securing the
hams was TO present Virginia product
in respect to his French hosts. The
hams will probably be displayed at the
exposition. (which has exhibits from
every country in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
METHODIST CONFERENCE
DELAYED TO SEPT. 80
Postponement Ordered to Permit
Elders to Complete Their
Reports for Year.
Special Dispatch to The Star,

special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va. August 22-The
Baltimore Annual Conference, Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, win meet in
Roanoke. Va, September 80, instead OF
September %. as originally intended,
according TO word received here today
Postponement for one week was voted
unanimously at a meeting of the
bishops cabinet, and was done at the
request of the presiding elders of the
eight districts of the conference.
It was said they had been unable to
get all their reports from church pastors
in time for the conference II it Is held
on the original date. The conference
viii meet in Greene Memorial Church
and viii be In session about one week.
The opening sermon will be preached
by Rev. Dr.. N. B. Harmon, jr, editor Of
the Baltimore Southern Methodist. the
evening Of September 20. Bishop Edwin
d. Mouzon, Washington, D. c., win pre-
side over the conference, having bsen
assigned to the Baltimore Conference
on the death Of Bishop w. B. Beau-
champlof Richmond, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
MAYOR OF CUMBERLAND
TO GET COMMISSION POST
Richie Announces He Will Name
oficia1 TO New Water Re-
sources Survey Body.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md. August a.
Before leaving for Annapolis this aft
ernoon, after having spent several days
here while attending the American
Legion State Convention at Frostburg
Gov. Albert C. Richie announced that
he would appoint DR.. Thomas w. Koon
mayor of Cumberland, as a member of
the Water Resources Survey Commits
sion, created by act of the last General
Assembly.
Maryland on the commission, which
will have seven members, the others
not yet having been named. The crea-
ton of the commission was actuated by
the drought last year.
Mayor Koon has taken great interest
in the Cumberland water supply prob
lens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
TWO BANDITS ATTEMPT
TO LOOT GARAGE TILL
Armed Man Flees in Automobile
After Night Waterman Fails
to Open Register.

Two bandits, one armed with re-
volver. attempted to hold up the Steele
Garage. 4l8 Eighth street, early today,
One Of the robbers remained at the
steering wheel of their automobile,
parked outside, while the other entered
and asked Charles Reid, colored night
Waterman. where the manager was.
Before Reid could answer the man
drew a gun and ordered the Waterman
into the office. There he attempted
to open the cash register, but found
it locked. When Reid, who is &c and
lives at 427 NJ street, declared he did
not know how to open the register, the
bandit fed, jumping into the car and
speeding away.
Police searched the downtown sec
ton and flashed descriptions of the
robbers 10 all precincts. The till con-
tanned only IS, Reid said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
TRANSFER GRAVELY
TO STATION CLERK
Inspector StoII Denies Change
Due to WarrantIesS Gam
ing Raid.

Policeman Spottswood Grayely was
transferred from the first precinct to
the second precinct as station clerk, In
spector Louis j Stoll announced last
night. He win begin his new duties
tomorrow.
Inspector stoll declared Gravely's
transfer was not the outgrowth of an
one-man warTantless raid on house
in the 1900 block Of H street last
Tuesday.
Right Man for job"
The inspector said policeman
Gravely has been transferred on my
orders. The station clerk position at
the second precinct was vacant and
thought Gravely just the man to take
over the job. I consider him an excel
lent police officer"
Inspector Stoll instructed by Insector
William S. Shelby to investigate Grave
ly's reported warrantless raid. said his
inquiry had not yet been completed.
Gravely is said TO have smashed his
way into the H street house with an ak
and TO have destroyed gambling para
phernaha and furnishings. No arrests
we're made at the time.
Gravely first came into prominence
as q member Of the police force in
Maren, 1880, Wnen ne was ordered De-
fore the Police Trial Board on g charge
Of unauthorized use Of firearms.
Wounded Snowman
The charge grew out of the wounding
by Gravely Of James Crotts. young
carnival Snowman, as he fed from the
neighborhood Of an apartment house in
the 1900 block Of First street, where he
was alleged to have attempted to
shake down" Rose Marie Foster. Thr
trial board acquitted him and he was
restored to duty.
Inspector T. r. Bean, principa
witness az the trial. testified that h
was convinced. after a thorough IN
yestigation Of the shooting, that GravelJ
flred because Crotts reached into HI,
hip pocket in a menacing manner.
Capt. william c. Stott, former com.
mander Of the third precinct In which
Grayely was assigned at the time OF
the shooting, praised the officer anC
described him as one Of the mos;
efncient detectives he ever knew Nearly
a score Of character witnesses also
lauded Gravely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
RUNAWAY BOY, 13, BACK HOME
AFTER ILL-STARRED ADVENTURE
Tabert Mccarthy Meditates Upon the Meals He Missed
While Riding the Freights.

Talbert Mccarthy, I3. was in deep
meditation at his home. 72o E street
northeast. last night. following his re-
turn from Baltimore IN custody Of his
mother, Mrs. Marguerite Mccarthy
after being away from home since
Thursday. when he departed to ride
the fgciehtx --destination unknown
Talbert was picked up by railroad
detective In the Baltimore Freight yards
yesterday morning just ~ be was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
STAUNToN LEGION ELECTS
plspateb 10 The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STAUNTON, Va, August 22-At a
meeting of CIemmer-McGufdn Post ID.
American Legion, here Irvine Weinberg
was elected commander.
Other officers elected at a previous
meeting were sworn in with Mr.. Vein
berg. namely r. H Stratton, vice COM
mander; S. Z. Glenn, second vice COM
mandeF; George H. Powell. adjutant and
finance officer: w. j. Perry, service on
Ger. and Miss Eugenia Baunigardner,
historian. The name 81 Goodloe Weaver
was added to the finance cOmmitteA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23

pected TO recover The fourth member
of the party, Miss Elizabeth Seeds, Il
years old, of 144o Rhode Island avenue,
returned to her home here yesterday
afternoon after treatment for cuts about
the hands. Hospital attendants said
none of the other girls was cut by glass.
The young people had expected to at
tend a camp illumination at West Point
last night Miss Sawtelle, according TO
Baltimore authorities, was driving when
the accident occurred. The glass in the
sedan was shattered, but the car did
not overturn.
Miss SHIRLEY is the daughter of James
@. SHIRLEY, an administrative assistant
at the Department of Agriculture. Miss
Noble lives here with her mother, Mrs.
Louise Noble Miss Sawtelle's father is
DR.. Henry Memo Sawtelle, while Miss
Seeds is the daughter of Karl B. Seeds,
market specialist in the Agriculture
Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-23
MAN BADLY INJURED
IN HIGHWAY COLLISION
Thomas H. Campbell Hurt When
Thrown Against Steering Wheel
at Hybla Valley.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, August 22.-
Thrown against the steering wheel of
his car as IL Skidded and collided with
another machine on the Richmond
Highway at Hybla Valley this after
noon, Thomas H. Campbell of Yazoo
City, Miss, was badly injured. Mrs.
T. H. Campbell wife OF the driver, and
two sons escaped unl1urt in the acct
dent
At the Alexandria Hospital Campbell
was found to have broken collarbone,
fractured ribs and possible fractured
pelvis. The driver Of the other ma
chine was uninjured. He refused to
disclose his identity. but accompanied
the injured man to the hospital.