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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Birt's Election
 Pleases Legion
Smooth Going Marks Election Last Nght-New
 Skipper Has A-l War Record

One of the largest turnouts in post history was present for the annual election of officers of Corp. Coyle Post of the American Legion in Chamber of Commerce hall last night when Professor Robert r. Birt was chosen. commander. Her. aided to be one of the most spirit ed election battles in long time, the affair turned out to be quite the opposite and old time members were surprised at the fine spirit of cooperation which manifested it. self. throughout the meeting.
 One indication of the fine spirit prevailing was the gesture made by Attorney A. Henry Weisman, un- successful candidate for the office of commander. After the first poll had been taken on the election of commander in which Professor Birt opposed Attorney Weisman, the result showed Professor Birt had boiled 129 votes as against 66 for Attorney Weisman. Attorney Weisman immediately moved that the election of Professor Birt be declared unanimous and the entire body so voted.
 The same spirit was maintained throughout the election of the other post officers. The rest of the slate was chosen as follows:
 Commander, Robert F. Birt; senior vice commander, Morris Shapiro; junior vice-commander Newton w. Alexander; assistant adjutant, Raymond Downey; i- nance officer, Walter L.. Angle; as- sistant finance officer, James Bak- CT; historian, William Dwyer: chap lain, Ellis F. Phelan; Americani- zation officer, Atty Joseph Hack cit; service officer. Atty W. w. Gager; athletic officer, Bernard J. Shea; sergeant-at-arms. John P. Kelly.
 Legionnaires were enthusiastic over the election of Professor Birt as the new commander. They point to his excellent war record as be- ing one of distinction in that he served two countries, America and France during the World War in the espionage department. His knowledge of the German, French and English language was boom to the overseas war authorities who immediately placed him in the ser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Bona Dom Club
 to Give Dance
First Annual Event at Gen. tral Y on Nov IA

One week from Saturday, Nov ember IA, the Bona Dom club will stage its first annual Bona Dom Dance" in the Central Y gymna- sium. This dance will be a follow up for the Crosby -Naugatuck game and will commence at S:SO in the evening. The committee in charge Is composed Of Francis O'Donnell, Frank Sullivan. Joseph May, Ray Murphy, and Edward Conion and it Is working religious Nv to make this the best dance Of the year. The committee has se- cured the "Original Troubadours to furnish music for the occasion,
 The roster of the Bona Dom club Is made up of the following men; Frank Sullivan. James Bren- nan, Edward Conlon, Patrick Cos ttllo. John Egan, stephen Egan, John Kenny. John MeCarthy. Don aid Monaghan. Francis O'Donnell. Joseph May. Thomas Finn. Frank Gllhooly, Ray Murphy. John Brennan. Harold Dick and Erie LRliier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
N. E. Council To
 Boom Recreation
Better Merchandising of Sections Resources to Be
 Studied at Seventh Annual Conference

Boston, Nov 4.-Definite plans for the better merchandising of New England's recreational re- sources, which already are esti- mated to bring New England an annual income of $500, 100000, will feature the program of the recre- ational group session at the Sev- enth New England Conference, to be held in Boston, November 10 and 20. Plans for an all-New Eng land recreational advertising cam paign by the New England Coun- cil, providing funds are forthcom- ling, and means by which the re- creational interests may align themselves with this campaign to win maximum results will be dis cus4ed.
 Recreational leaders will also spend a considerable part of their energies at this, recreational con ference on measures by which the New England recreational pro- duet' may be improved and New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Counsel Agree As Cases Near
 Trial To-day
Albert StasaIunas Sued Angelo TeardO for $l5,OOO While Mrs Ruth Kelley Brought $7,5OO Action Against Valeria Klkna

settlement of two cases in which damages of $22,50O, were asked took place in superior court to-day following conferences between counsel for interested parties. One of the suits settled was that of Mrs Ruth Kelley against Valeria Klikna in which the plaintiff sought $7,500 damages for an ankle in- jury described as Potts frac- ture."
 The other suit in which $15,000 damages were asked was brought by Albert Stasalunas against Angelo Teardo. The plaintiff sought to recover for permanent scars and disability arising from an auto collision on the Middle bury road. In the suit the plaintiff alleged he was a passenger in a car operated by Albert Klisevfcze and was proceeding along the Mid dlebury road on June 8, 1930 when the collision occurred. The plain tiff charged he suffered lacerations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Turkey Supper
 Plans Progress
Ladies of St Margaret's Parish Preparing Big
 Affair for Nov l9

Much progress was reported last night at a meeting of the ladies of St Margaret's parish in connection with the large turkey supper to be given Thursday. November 19. from to p. m., at Temple hall. There was a large representation present last night including the committee chairmen and their workers. as well as a large group of the Children of Mary who will assist in serving the night of the supper. Mrs Ray mond F. Downey, chairman of the table committee met this group following the main meeting and outlined their duties.
 Reports were called for by Rev Eugene Moriarty, who presided. and the various chairmen reported on the progress of their plans. Among those were Mrs Thomas Delaney. chairman of the food. Mrs Hugh Murnhy on tickets. Mrs George Bowling. hall committee. and Mrs Raymond Y. D0wney. table commit tee. and Mrs William smith, funds committee. who has q large array of workers assIsting her. Mrs De- lnney has . largo committee to as. sist her in the planning Of the in- mense supply Of food that Will be necessary to take care of the large attendance expected. She reported many splendid donations 0f food. such ns sugar, milk and coffce from local dealers.
 As the demand for tickets ih bix. theae who wish t0 procure them. may get in touch with Mrs Hugh Murphy. sb waterviile street. dlai s.0stA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

England's recreational assets be preserved and enhanced.
 Representatives of New Eng lands hotels, railroads, resorts and public utility companies who will attend the recreational session Fri day morning, November 20, will spend Thursday afternoon at the first general session of the con- ference in which the governors of the six New England states will take part together with Governor Harry c. Leslie of Indiana.
 Former Governor Ralph O. Brewster of Maine will strike the keynote of the recreational session with a sueech on Let's Sell New England" Another speaker who will develop the same line of thought Is Malcolm Douglas, ad- vertising director of the American Express company, who will dis cuss methods of selling New Eng lands recreational facilities in the vacatoin market of the country in a talk on "What Would Do If Were New England's Sales Man. ager." Mir Douglas is well known to the travelling public as the man who persuaded Bermuda to well come the American traveller.
 Methods by which New England vocational interests can coordin- ate their advertising with the pro- posed all New England recreation al advertising campaign will be set forth by Sturges Dorrance, chairman of the board of Dor rance, Kenyon & company of Bos- ton. The meeting will close with a discussion of means of increasing New England's recreational ap- peal to the vacationist, led by Col William A. Barron, chairman of the -Recreational Development committee of the council, who will preside at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

vice of the. Allied armies as spy. He had returned to this country from the war zone in Belgium where he was studying and enlisted in the American army in this coun- try. He was wounded twice in the service and was twice captured by the Germans, escaping both times.
 His executive ability is expected to be an asset fin the leading office of the local post. He has gone through the various chairs of the local lodge of Elks and other local fraternities.
 Discussion of the state conven- tion to be held here next August occupied most of the rest of busi- ness at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

on the forehead, fractured skull and laceration of the right cheek land mouth together with loss .: E two teeth.
 In the Mrs Kelley suit the plain- tiff alleged she was walking on Fox street on driveway leading to three garages of the defendant'a on January 29, 1890 when she fell on the ice covered walk and suf- fered fractured ankle. She charged in her suit that she was laid up for several months and was required to use crutches for a long time. Gager & Company rep resented Mrs Kelley in the confer ence and Attorney J. Gregory Lynch appeared for the defendant.
 In the Stasalunas case, Judge Miles F. McNiff and Attorney Maurice P. Wrenn appeared for the plaintiff and Attorney Arthur B. O'Keefe of New Haven represented the defendant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
$500, 900 BREACH
 OF PROMISE CASE

Barnstable, Mass. Nov 4--(UP)
 After more than 12 hours de- liberation, verdict for the defend- ant was returned to-day by the jury in the sSO0,O00 breach of promise suit brought by Miss Ly- dia A. Brimmer, 50. against James Henry Connolly, prosperous Hyan- his automobile dealer.
 :. The Chatham. spinster had con- tended that Connolly changed his mind about marrying her after she had bought her trousseau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Rev Mir Sinclair
 Noon Speaker
Address the Kiwanis Club at The Elton on Life
 in China

Rev Thomas Lowry Sinclair of All Souls Episcopal church ad- dressed the members of the Kiwan- Is club at the Elton at noon to- day, describing some of his expe- riences in China. Rev MT Sinclair spent 23 years in the Orient con- ducting missionary work. He is a native of Virginia and was gradu- ated from William and Mary col lege. His talk to-day was very in- teresting and many insights on the present Chinese-Japanese istuation were given the Klwanians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
FORECLosTRE OF
 A MORTGAGE
Foreclosure of a mortgaee

Foreclosure of a mortgage is sought in a suit instituted to-day by Thomas Colasanto, ST. against Joseph Diorio. Notice of the action has been filed in the town clerks office. The property involved Is at the corner of Gilbert and French streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
A cold does 3 things "Pape's" stops them all

A cold always affects you in at least tlsrcc ways. Ar passages are innamed and irritated. Precipitation Is checked. Bowels are eloEged with aeid wastes from the mucous discharge. sO doctors say you must do three liiings to bo rid Of a cold.
 fape'a Cold Compound doas nil lhreel It reduces inflammation and swelling Of the mise0nn mombFanel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
Italian WOmen's
 Democratic Club
Will Give Testimonial Din- ner to Mayor Hayes,
 November I2

Further plans for the testimo- nial dinner to be rendered Mayor Frank Hayes by the Italian Demo- cratic Women's club were dis cussed last night at meeting of the organization at the city hall The banquet will take place at the Hotel Waterbury on the 18th. The affaird will be really a victory din- ner in honor of Mayor Hayes suc- cess at the polls last month.
 The committee In charge of the dinner includes Miss Rose M. scor. pion. Mrs Joseph Ritucci. Mrf Louis Mango. Miss Heller Cim. minera and Mrs William Mancini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

|it induces precipitation; opens tho bowels. Chew one Of those pleasant tn bletH and zee how quickly nasal iinchnrge stopHi hend clears; breathing becomes easy, See how that Achy, feyerlHh, weak feeling disappears. And "pape's' doesn't stop with killing G0ld germs. il nealyRtos bowels and removes aeFnin and aeId wastes from the system. All drug sioFes-@sbe. jiial rewembeF "rApe'H."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
.TWIN,s. LOVE AFFAIIss

Memphis, Tenn.--The Taylor twins, Leon and Cleo, met the Ed-l wards twins, Martha and Mary. two years ago. Mutual liking strengthened into love and now they're to be married, Leo to Mar tha, and Mary to Cleo. at a double wedding. Now that we're going domestic" says Martha, '.T guess we'll live under the same roof"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
I'D AID HOW ROOTS

TO be sure that the lowest roots of a potted house plant receive wnser. submerge the plant, pot and nIl, A0 that the water flows Ovei the top Of tho pot. Allow li i0 ra' main ln the water q few seconds 'rhln should De done about once every two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
RIGHT TENfPERATuRE

@ RIGHT TEMPERATURE
 With a relative humidity of 40 per cent, the best temperature for a house in winter is about 65.5 de- grees. the engineering experiment station of the University. of Illi- nois reports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04
ONE CONTRIBUTION
 TO SCHOOL MILK FUND.

A contribution of $s from The CoIonnade, Inc., on State street, was the only donation to the Wa= terbury School Milk fund today. The total is now. S2,251.1s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-04

More thAn half of the farms in the Irish Free ninte cover GO acres orO less.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

ment of the contractors as to the wages paid painters but adds that laborers receive $4.25 and up. As consequence MT. Heath feels that the painters are being fairly treated but has directed the construction engineer to take the matter up with the contractors and insist that la borers be paid the prevailing wage.
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 On Thursday last, Delegate Wick ersham was the honor guest at the regular weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis Club, of Alexandria, Va, and he took occasion to regale his auditors with a very interesting talk on the scenic grandeur and industrial possibilities of Alaska
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 The Department of Commerce reports that a recent sale of 15,125 Pribilof Island fur-seal skins was held at St. Louis on September IA, with a total sum of $282,642 derived from the sale The prices for black skins were 18.3 per cent lower and for "logwood brown skins" 8.4 per cent lower than at the last pre- ceding sale in March. A further offering of some 10000 Alaska skins will be held at St. Louis on Oc-
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

ing, with E. A. Mcintosh as post master. A petition for the estab- fishing of a postoffice at Galena, half way between Ruby and Nu- lato, is now being considered by the Department.
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 The Department of the Interior has had printed and is now circu- lating very attractive leaflet with the Alaska flag printed in blue with gold stars and description of the design. It also contains an illustration of totems, with Story of the Chiefs Daughter and the Story of the Raven
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 Charles w. HawksWorth, accom- panied by his wife, has been in Washington the past week and will remain until about the 20th. He is the Acting Chief of the Alaska Di- vision, Office of Education and h. dian Affairs, with headquarters at Juneau, and is giving his views in connection with the necessary bud- get to be agreed on.
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 Assistant Secretary of the Treas ury Ferry K. Meath has addressed letter to the Delegate stating that the complaint of the painters of Juneau that the contractors for the interior painting of the new Federal and Territorial capitol building were not paying prevail ing wages, had been investigated. The contractors contend that they are paying painters from $7 to $10 and that local wages are from $5 to $8, and that they are not em- ploying any helpers They further state that they are paying laborers to move furniture and clean up the building at the rate of $350 a day while the custodian at the building pays but $3.333 for the same type of help. The custodian of the building confirms the state
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

tober 12.
 Of the total 9,125 dyed black furS sold for $178, ,40750, an average of $19.35 per skin; and 5000 dyed logwood brown sold for S104 4,235.25, an average of $17.37 per skin. The dyed black skins brought prices as follows: Regular skins ranged from SIS to $3450, with an average of $2205 per skin; scared and faulty skins ranged from $14.50 to $25, with an average of $17.51 ;and No. HIS brought from $9 to $11 50 each, or an average of $1014 per skin. The haywood brown skins brought prices as follows: Regular skins ranged from STATS to $32.50, with an average of $1984; scared and faulty skins ranged from $12.50 to $21.5O, with an average of $1609; and No. III skins sold for $5.75 to S8 per skin, the average being $6.90.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02
ALASKA ITEMS OF
 INTEREST AT THE
 NATIONAL CAPITAL

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. Fl. eBy W.A.S)-There has been some complaint, especially from the Cop per River district, that the Alaska Road Commission diScriminateS against pioneers in favor of white collar boys from the Outside" in the selection of men to do road work. The matter has been taken up with Major Malcolm Elliott, president of the commission, who writes to Delegate WickerSham: T am heartily in sympathy with your idea that the oldtime Alaskans should be given employment where possible. If you were to go over our roads and personally see the men at work, you would be entirely satisfied that we are observing this policy also understand that your constituents expect you to aid them
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

in rectifying their grievances, and you may be assured that all such cases brought to our attention will receive careful consideration. As you are aware, the working pro- gram on the lower end of the Rich ardson Highway is decreasing in volume from year to year as the improvements are completed and the road approaches strictly maintenance status, and this in evitably means a reduction in our working force"
 Major Elliott had list of all en-
 ployees in the Chitina district compiled as of July 1, 1881, giving the name of each employee, the number of years residence in AL aska and the number of seasons employed by the Alaska Road Con- mission, from which the following summary has been prepared: Length of residence in Alaska lover 40 years, 2; 30-40 years, 25; 2O-3O years, 29; 10-20 years, 39; lilo years, 68; less than one year, l9. Total 172; average, 14.7 years residence in Alaska.
 Number of seasons worked for A. R. C-Over 20 seasons, 5; 15-2O
 seasons. IL; 1O-15 seasons, 6; 5-1O seasons, A; 1-5 seasons, 85; one season or less 21 Total, 172; av- craze, AT seasons employment by the A. R. c.
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 The evident intention of the National Park Service to give en- couragement to the proposition of establishing a modern hotel in Mc- Kinley National Park, has given rise to the fair on the part of those people residing within few miles of the park that the park may be enlarged and extended farther north, so as to include many who would be subject to Bureau regula- tions. But the Service in Washing
 ton knows of no such intention. Director Horace M. Albright has not yet returned from his recent visit to Alaska, where he had to be treated at the hospital for ap- pendicitis, and who may have some important announcements to make concerning the future glory Of the Park.
 The Postoffice Department has ordered the establishment of an office at St. Timothy, more particu- larly designated as Panama Cross
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

Seattle F. Il, Times, Star, Frisco Examiner and other papers; latest complete line of magazines in every mail. ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02

The best ice cream yet. HOR- LUCK'S Danish Ice Cream.Candy Cottage, sole Seward agent.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-02
MEET OPPORTUNITY!
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 What have you for sale? A motor? A gun? A boat? radio set? An automobile? A house? A mine? trapline?
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 Whatever it s here is a definite plan of action at price you afford to pay. Classified adver- tisements in the Seward Daily Gateway and the Seward Weekly Gateway produce results-and that is what you want. Mt matter what kind of mer- chandise you are selling, and no matter what you want here is your opportunity for quick action
 During 1880 consumers in Alaska poured more S33 OOO 900 into the channels of trade for mer- chandise of all kinds You can share profitably in this great market.
 Let Alaskans get acquainted with you. Open the door to them Make yourself known in the Gateway. Many of them want just what you have to sell.
 Each subsequent insertion 712 cents line. line will average six words Address counts as part of the ad.
 Further information gladly rendered upon re- quest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-01
LEARN TO SWIM"
ENDORSED BY PRATT
Police Head Says Lives Can
Be Saved by instruction
Course at Y. M. c. A.

Mai. Henry c. Pratt, superintendent
of police, expressed unqualified approval
of the plan of The Star and the Y. M.
c. A. to give free swimming lessons to
boys during the Easter vacation.
1.-THE Star and the Y. M. c. A. are
rendering a valuable service to the COM
munity by holding these annual learn
to swim courses" Maj. Pratt stated.
II am convinced that this instruction
Is saving a number of young lives each
year. Records of my department show
that nearly two dozen persons lose their
lives by drowning in the District OF
Columbia each year. Many of these
deaths are among boys who venture be-
yond their depth and find themselves
unable to swim back to the shore. BY
the time police are notified and rescue
crews arrive it often is too late to do
more than drag for the body.
every life lost in this way is SER
mon in favor of learning to swim. I
hope every boy who is eligible to take
the forthcoming swimming course will
grasp the opportunity"
Police Commissioner Crosby also has
approved the instruction program as a
hfe-saving measure.
The swimming course will be given in
the pool Of the boys department of the
Y. M C. A, at 1892 G street, begin
ming next Monday and continuing
through Saturday. Arrangements are
in charge of j. c. Ingram. director of
the department. Competent instructors
will conduct the classes.
Boys who are unable to swim at least
so feet and who are between the ages
of 10 and II years are eligible to re-
ceive the free lessons. To enroll fill in
the accompanying application blank
and mail to Boys Department, Y. M. C..
A., 1892 G street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-01

Get rid of your dread of pain
after eating. Eat without fear of
indigestion" sour stomach, dis
agreeable gas or headaches.
When your food ferments, "dis-
agrees" lies like a lump in your
stomach, it's a sign of too much
acid. You need not resort to crude
methods take instead an anti
acid that will correct the con-
dition. Phillips Milk of Mag
neSia.
A spoonful of this pleasant
tasting, soothing fluid neutralizes
many times its volume in acid. 1t
restores the proper alkaline bal
ance to an acid-Soaked stomach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-01

and bowels-assists these organs
to function as they should.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia is
what you need when bad
breath, coated tongue, headaches,
nausea or biliousnesS indicates an
over-acid condition. Take a
spoonful today and for several
days and see how it sweetenS the
system. You won't be nearly so
liable to colds or sickness. All
drug stores in Csc and SOC
bottles.
Genuine Mix of MdgneSia is
dlDdyS q hQutd-7leDer a tablet.
Look for the name Phillips on the
bottle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-01
School of Model-Makers.

A school for the instruction Of model
makers has been in operation in Pots
dam for some time, and the students
have turned cut some very interesting
work Among the most ambitious ac-
complishments was the reproduction Of
one of the newest liners, which is COM
plete in every detail and which will ac-
commodate four passengers.