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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-08-13
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corps from Maryland, West Virginia
and Pennsylvania, including Oakland.
Wednesday will be educational day
when school children will be admitted
free, and DIR. w. Turner, of the Penn
sylvania Bureau of Animal Industry,
will demonstrate practical methods
for the control of parasites in sheep.
A countrywide horseshoe pitching
contest is scheduled for Thursday.
There will be fireworks, wildlife dis
play, grange exhibitions, free attrac-
tons, carnival and races at the fair
grounds.
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Browning Family Reunion

The Browning family reunion will
be held at the Pines, 3 miles south
east of Terra Alta, on Route z, Satur-
day, August 20, 1881.
All Brownings and their connec--
lions are not only invited, but urged
to be present and help make this
meeting a real success. asi
A program will be rendered that we
think you will enjoy. The Pines is a
beautiful place to spend a hot day,
and fine big auditorium in case OF
rain.
C. T. KELLY, President.
S. F. KELLY, Secretary.
Advertisement 26-3t.
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st. Matthew's Church Lawn

The lawn fete for the benefit of the
Ladies' Guild of St. Matthew's Epis-
copal church, will be held on next
Wednesday afternoon, August 18th,
on the grounds of the rectory, Sixth
and Green streets. The fete will be-
gin at three o'clock and will continue
through the afternoon and evening.
Supper will be served. Also there
will be a sale of fancy work, cakes,
candies, etc. AS attractions for the
children there will be refreshments, a
fish pond, and pony riding. Every
body invited to attend.
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Meyersdale Fair Starts Next
Tuesday Morning

What promises to be the greatest
fair ever held in Somerset county, Pa,
starts next Tuesday in Meyersdale,
with a parade of Scout troops, pony
races and a parade and drill contest of
seventeen or more drum and bugle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-08-13
Public Library Clears SAT

Forty-seven dollars was cleared by
the Oakland Free Public Library at
the benefit card party held last Fri
day at the home of Mrs. James Will
son, of the Park. The proceeds will
be used for expenses in running the
Library.
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morrow evening. Mr.. Mccormick
will speak on his world travels, par
ticularly concerning trip he made
into the Arctic region, which will be
profusely illustrated. The address
promises to be quite interesting and
educational. .}
The Unemployment Committee Of
the Mountain Top Ministers Associ-
alton desire Ito recommend Mr.. E. B.
King, of Mountain Lake Park. Mr..
Kings daughter recently died leaving
a number of children dependent upon
him. He is anxious to find work of
any kind, on the farm or in town,
ditching, clearing land, rough carpen-
try and painting or odd jobs of any
sort. The committee recommends
him as an honest, capable and indus
trious worker.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. C. Dawson and
Miss Nine, of Rowlesburg, West Va,
were here for a short time Saturday
afternoon. Mr.. Dawson, who is fire
chief of the volunteer fire company in
his home town, was loud in his praise
of the work accomplished by the Oak
land firemen at the recent blaze that
destroyed about $4,000 worth of
property at Rowlesburg and which
probably would have destroyed the
greater part of the town had it not
been for the work of the local depart
ment in combining the blaze to rela-
lively small territory.
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FIREMEN BUSY
 THIS MORNING
Mayor Hayes Present at the Blaze in Store on Cen=
 ter Street
PLATE GLASS SMASHED

A defective refrlgerating plant of the Central Y. M. C. A. was the cause for an alarm being sent into fire headquarters at 2:50 o'clock this morning. Two companies an- swered the call and remained on the scene for three-quarters of an hour. No serious damage resulted, but the firemen remained until the lower part of the building had been cleared of smoke.
 A bedroom fire in a residence at 163 Pearl street was extinguished this morning at 7:44 o'clock by Engine Company No. 1, Burton street station.
 Shortly before midnight last eve ming a rubbish fire in a building at 45 Center street was the scene of plenty of excitement. Smoke poured out Of two or three stores in the building. The fire was finally traced to the cellar of the store of w. F.. Smith and extinguished without much loss. According to one of several reports concerning the ex- tinguishing the fire Mayor Frank Hayes was on the scene when the firemen arrived and watched with interest their manner of attack. He is said to have become indignant over the action of a firemen in smashing a plate glass window in the store of the A. F. Taylor com pany without first trying other means to force an entrance. He ex- pressed his official and personal opinion of the needless damage to property. which proved one of the high lights" of the blaze. Com missioner John Walsh, chairman of the board of education, is the owner of the building.
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Kelly Fined
 $2OO and Costs
Judge Also Imposed Jail
 Sentence on AutOist

Found guilty on the charges of operating a motor vehicle while un- der the influence of liquor and with evasion of responsibility. Enos J. Kelly, 37, of S8 Lounsbury street was given record fine of $20O and costs and jail sentence of thirty days by Judge Y. V. Meyers in police court this morning.
 On the evening of December 21st, Kelly is accused of having collided with parked machine in front of 126S Thomaston avenue. It was the property of II. D. Harris of Els W orth avenue, New Haven, who witt messed the incident. Without stop ping to investigate the extent of dam age, Kelly is alleged to lave driven away, not withstanding the fact also that q tire on one of his front wheels had burst. By marks left by the rim of the wheel along the pavement and dirt roads, Patrolman John Christinat trailed Kelly to North Main street, near Lakewood. The officer arrived in time to sec a tow ing car take the damaged machine away for repairs. Kelly was question: ed and denied that 1t was his ma- chine, which collided with Harris car.
 The court on imposing the fine and jail sentence did not order the execu- tion of the jail term suspended.
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There has been school somewhere in South Waterbury for more than a century. Indeed it has been recog- nized by the board of education that Hopeville school is venerable in- stitution strong and efficient enough to create as much local patriotism as any institution in the city. For as long as the memory of men Iiv- ing can see back. the district had very superior and intelligent com mitteemen. As two striking exam ples of this, Ex-Mayor Sandland back in the early years of the twentieth gentry and Louis Somers the, just retiring committeeman have succeeded in bringing tn. school up to the city standard. They have not only fostered the local pa triotism which did the school so much good, but without yielding any essential principal. they displayed a fine tact and wisdom in keeping in touch with the city department of education. Indeed it may be said that all the districts, both those now entering, and those choosing to stay out have been managed by su . perior men. Archie Haggerty has been Q tactful. progressive, and capable committeeman in Rockville for years: and w. J. Christian has been managing East Farms very we'll indeed during recent years,
 The same is true also of the dis tricts which did not come. They too are managed by capable and ef- Hc1ent committeeman. They have
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JUSTICE GRAHAM
 DENIES MOTION
Sharp Tilts at Trial of Off, ficials at WOlcOtt Yes=
 terday Afternoon
OVER TO NEXT FRIDAY
(spccial to the Dcmocrat)


 Wolcott, Jan S-Defense counsel's motion for mistrial in the case of the three officials charged with ex- tortion was denied by Justice Gra- ham A. Hitchcock during yesterday afternoons session of the court. The case was adjourned until next Friday with Special Prosecutor Finton Phe- Ian stating he will rest his side of the case at that time.
 Attorney Thomas F. McGrath of Waterbury appearing for Constables John Fulgham and Julius B. Cowles and Grand Juror Oscar B. Todd. completed the day of sensational events by requesting Justice Hitch cock to grant a mistrial. Attorney McGrath surprised the court and others in the crowded court room when he stated his reasons for the granting of the mistrial.
 He said that Justice Braham had gone to Sheriff Henry l.. Norton's home on at least two occasions for dinner and Attorney McGrath felt that since Sheriff Norton was the tice's action might be prejudicial to the defense. Justice Graham slightly embarrassed answered that he would take a chance an deny the notion"
 During the morning session of the court Attorney McGrath hurled charges that the whole case against the accused men was the result of political move on the part of Re- publican Town Chairman Sheriff Norton. The three accused are demo- crats. Attorney McGrath pointed out He intimated that these facts would be part of his special defense.
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Bloomfield And
 Campion Said To
 Be Leading Field
Deputy Chief to Be Retired After February First and Keen Interest Is Evinced in His Successor-"Open Race," Says Commissioners Having Appointment in Hand
Formal acceptance of the resigna-

Formal acceptance of the resigna- ton of Deputy Chief Charles A. Me- Evoy of the Waterbury Fire depart ment, a veteran of thirty-three years of service, will be made Mon- the board of fire com nlissiOners. The deputy at his own request will be relieved of his duties. Physical dis ability is the reason given. The deputy's petition will be granted. Attorney Harry W. Minor, chair man of the board, announced to- day, but the name of the popular fire official will not beplaced on the list of retired officers until February 1, or perhaps later. The deputy is 10 be given three weeks or more of d vacation with full pay. At the present time he Is convalescing from an attack of illness, the result of catching cold at 8 recent. fire on Grandvfew avenue.
 The next question naturally pre- sents itself, who will be the new deputy chief? There are any num- Der of candidates, all men of exper- fence and highly respected by the fire commissioners. Unhampered. however, by any ripper bill such as governs the police department and with the seniority feature only Q minor item of consideration, the fire commissioners are in 8 position to introduce or name real dark horse". It is possible, though hardly likely, that a private might make the dizzy ascent to the second highest position in the fire department.
 Considering the field of candidates there are such familiar names as Captain Cavanaugh. the senior cap tain of the department. Captain stephen Bloomfield of headquarters. Captain Frank Ryan of the Bunker Hill station. drillmaster, Captain Martin Campion, Captain Phil Kelly and Captain Joseph Kelly. :, ..
 Some of the expert pickers limit the choice to Captain stephen Bloomfield or Martin Campion. With the board taking a month or more time out for consideration some of the boys will have a chance to ob- tain a little pressure in the interest of the candidates. It is an open race. at least as far as the general public is concerned, but at the pres ent time it is rather difficult to note certain connections that make such appointments possible.
 The resignation of Deputy Chief McEvoy Is no surprise. If Deputy Chief Thomas Lynch. another vet eran of the department, asks to be relieved of his responsibilities, 1t will not occasion much surprise either, for both men have been more or less seriously thinking about step ping out. During the administration of former Mayor William H. Sand land it was reported that their suc- cessors had been chosen. The two most likely candidates. both repub- lcans at that time, actually bought their gold buttons so positive were
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they of promotion. As neither dep- uty would offer to resign, the plans fell by the wayside.
 With the charter commission sug- gesting changes, the entire fire de- partment has been shakened by ru- mors. It has even been reported that the present board of fire commits sioners has in mind candidate, a civilian at that, for Chief Henry H. Heitman's place when he resigns. The salary of the office. of $6,OO0 a year with half-pay for life. has caused many an ambitious political ly-inclined citizen to turn his eyes from the insecure prizes of the mu- nicipal building to the fire and police departments, where some juicy plums are in the offing.
 As far as the deputy chiefs suc- cessor is concerned the office may be declared open for one year and changes made when the big general shift takes place in the police. When the ripper bill is repealed or amend ed there will be a big scramble for certain positions, including a deputy superintendent's job, for 1t Is under stood that sponsors of one bill in- tended for the legislature want two deputies on the staff.
 1881 promises to be year Of many changes in both fire and po- lice circles.
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Panama Waits
 for President
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Finance-Enrique Jiminez.

Finance-Enrique Jiminez.
 Justice-J. J. Valerino.
 Agriculture and public works Ramon F.. Mora.
 Education-J. M. Quiros.
 Victor F. Goytia was named sec retary of the presidencia.
 The recall of Dr Alfaro was based on the contention that he is legally still first vice. president of Panama and thus succeeds to the office va cated by Arosemena. He held the office prior to Arosemenas election In 1928, which leaders of the revo- lution declare was illegal. They declared that Alfaro took precedence in succession over Gabriel Duque or Carlos Lopez. first and second vice. president in the Arosemena cabinet, and both strong supporters of ex- whose "boss" tactics the rebellion was directed.
 Panama City was quiet to-day, as most of the city had been during the 10-hour rebellion. The people displayed spirit of unanimous sup port for the new regime. The death roll in the street fighting remained at eight, with several founded in q dangerous condition. Including Hart well Ayres, an American newspaper correspondent.
 Ayres declared that he would re- cover, but his doctors said that his was wounded in the hip, neck and abdomen by stray bullets as he walked across Cathedral Plaza, near the presidential palace.
 Dr Arias praised the courage and ability of United States Minister Roy T. Davis. Davis assured the lead- CTS of the provisional regime that United Staets troops. other than those brought into Panama to pro- tect the American legation. would not intervene unless disorders ap- peared likely to spread.
 The hands off, policy of Wash ington was an important factor in the success of the revolt. Dr Arias said.
 "I feel depely obligated for the tact and gentleness with which Minister Davis coped with a difficult Dr Arias told the United Press. especially in coming to the palace at the risk of his life when firing was stil lgoing on. I am sure the people of Panama deeply appreciate his disinterested action."
 Dr Arias said that when the peo- pie learned that the United States would not interfere with the plans of the revolutionists, the Arosemena regime was desert- ed. Many people joined the revo- lutionists who otherwise wuold have feared to act. he saij.
 We had a start of several hours and gained control of the police station." he said. 'I regret there was any bloodshed and am par .icularly sorry ut the wounding of Ayres."
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GOss Will Make
 Some Changes
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 his home today for New London, where the applicants were to under go their first tests, explained that the outcome of the afternoons ex- animation would count 20 in thelr quest for 100 points. At New Lon don those taking the test will be ex- amined this afternoon by naval of- ficers and taken for trips on the Water. Their rating will be certi- fled to by the naval officers and for v'arded to Congressman Goss.
 Later the same applicants will he forwarded to the naval base at Brooklyn, N. Y., where they will he put through physical tests and giv- en examinations for aerial services. There experts will also pass on their ability. Points obtained there will also count for 20 points.
 On January 10th civil service ex- aminations will take place at the local post office. beginning at 8:46 o'clock in the morning. The out come of these examinations will count for 60 points, making the total of 100 points.
 Congressman Goss said today that he will rot rely on any political pressure tut will recommend the applicants on the outcome of their applications. Asked about the new requirement.. that involving an aero- plane test. he said that in view of the great trend towards aerial ser vice he feels that it is only right that applicants seeking to go to the Naval Academy should display their ability for this service. satisfactorily. before being recommended.
 The twelve applicants from the fifth congressional district now being considered by Congressman Goss are James J. Grove. John V. Egan. William Gransky. Frank Hitchcock, P. A. Romaniello. John B. Walsh. Buell. Webster and Robert l.. Wood of this city, Bradley Bennett of New Milford and Thomas McDuffie. Allen Fond and George Edward Uber of Ansonia.
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FRENCH (. O.P.CLUB
 ANNUAL MEETING.
Lively Contest for the Office of President and Other
 Officers
VOTES CHALLENGED

Officers of the French Republican club were elected last night at a meeting in Franco-American hall The election was featured by a three- cornered battle for president with Hilaire La Riviere, head of the club for the past three years, losing out. Finest Cadotte was elected president, receiving 68 votes as compared to 32 for LaRiviere and 28 for the other candidate for the presidency, Peter Dunias.
 The minute the meeting opened it was apparent that battle was to ensue. The right of members recent ly admitted to the club to vote was questioned as was also the right of persons who have not paid dues. However, these attacks were beaten off by the Cadotte forces, led by At torney Hector Auray. MT Dunias all so opposed excluding anybody and a motion by Madeline Dreyer, directed against persons not having their dues paid. was lost.
 Clashes between Attorney Auray and Charles Dreyer and President La Riviere featured the evenings session. Finally P. o. Massicotte was elected temporary chairman of the meeting and MT Cadotte was nomi- mated by Attorney Auray. Arthur Cantin nominated Mr Dunias while Homer Bernier entered the name of Mir La Riviere. In the voting which followed Mir Cadotte was the winner.
 A contest for the office of first vice-president also took place but Alfred Pepin defeated Arthur Can- tin, 94 to 21. Arthur Theroux was named second vice-president while the office of financial secretary went to William Cambigne. Henry Le- Compte defeated Dion Labonne for the office of recording secretary.
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elected to stay out, and while their independence may result in some new burden, especially financial bur- dens. their management has been SO good and their staffs of teachers are so well trained and so efficient that there can be no question about the success of the schools which have not decided to come in. And those schools that are staying out can feel assured that they will be just as welcome as ever to whatever assist ance can be given to them by CO., operation. as they have cooperated in the past with those whose busi- ness 1t is to administer the affairs of the city's department of education.
 As the department of education progressed and modernized itself it has always welcomed the committee men. the principals and the teachers of the outside districts to share in this progress and modernization. The "outside" schools have kept in touch with the main office of the school department and with the su- nerintendent of schools. They had in fact the benefits both of inde- pendence and of interrelationship. Not until very recent years, to he sure, were they able to benefit. ex-
 
 always kept pace with the city schools, in such extras as sewing and cooking. music and manual train ing
 The fact is that the department of education has always been hand somely liberal in it's endeavor to make the outside schools the equal with those Of the city proper. But owing to the fact that the charter commission advised q more strict administration of the city's financial affairs, aid in these extras can prob ably be no longer forthcoming.
 The consolidation of all schools in the town and city of Waterbury is now nearly complete. In a little while. no doubt. these districts may choose to come in. It would seem to their advantage to do so.
 For the schools of this city now have nearly everything in them to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Ben Greet Players
 Here Monday
Present Two Performances
 at Wilby High School

Under the auspices of the Water bury Teachers Association the Ben Great Players are coming to Water bury on Monday. January 9th. for two performances at Wilby High school auditorium. The committee in charge decided that Twelfth night would be the afternoon play as .he old festival of Twelfth Night"
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home and attended by Dr Edward H. Kirschbaum. When his condi- tion became a matter of alarm late last evening he was removed to the Waterbury hospital. X-rays con- firmed the suspicious of the doctors that the little lad. who is a pupil at the Columbia school, has sus- tained a fractured skull.
 The boys condition today at the fortable.
 Mrs Elizabeth Platt, 89, of Pros- pect is a patient at the Waterbury hospital suffering from fractured hip. She slipped and fell on some ice near her home yesterday.
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be found in city educational depart ments throughout the country. Of course there is still room for im- provement, and nowhere is this idea more often expressed than among school people themselves.
 There are abundant evidences in the schools. both among teachers and administrators themselves there are signs that progress and better ment are the watchwords of the hour. Many of the teachers, even those with long experience. are keener than ever to better them selves by postgraduate study, by travel and by various other means. so that the people of Waterbury have every reason to be proud of their schools,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
City Fathers
 Annual Outing
Aldermen Taking in Sights
 in New York City

Waterbury's board of aldermen left late yesterday for New York to enjoy a weekend in the Metro- polls. This trip is an annual one. The aldermen, 1t is explained, work throughout the entire year without compensation and the yearly trip. therefore, is granted them as re- ward for their faithful service.
 The trip to New York was made ry train. The return trip will he made tomorrow afternoon. While in the big city the aldermen will enjoy several shows and oher entertain ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
 WILL REOPEN MONDAY.

Following a long Christmas recess Waterbury Parochial school children will again resume their studies for a bigger and better scholastic year Monday morning when all Catholic school doors will be thrown open. The studies will begin at the regular time which in high schools is eight o'clock and in elementary S:45 O. clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
FULTON'S TWENTY PIECE
 BAND AND ORCHESTRA.

FuItOnR twenty piece band and orchestra. following their policy of popular price dances introduced last week at Buckingham will be heard again this evening at the popular Cottage Place center of terpischory. An excellent program of dance mus lc has been arranged by the musical unit which has entertained Water turians for many years. and will be presented this evening at 35 cent admission rate. Encouraged by the attendance of last week, the Fulton orchestra plan to entertain local lovers each and every Saturday night throughout the winter season.