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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
Women's Golf Games
 At Eastern Point.
 Chestnut Hill Tennis

Eastern Point, Conn, July 15.-- P).-Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia advanced to the quarter final round of the Gris- wold cup golf tournament at Shenecossett to-day by defeating Miss Marion Bennett of New Bri- tain, 3 and 2.
 Miss Edith Quier of Reading, Pa, defending cham pion, defeated Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

carol smith, 15-year-old Hartford high school girl, and 2.
 Mrs John l.. Welsh, Newport, R. l., defeated Miss Elizabeth Skin- ner. Springfield, Mass, 4 and 8.
 Miss K. L. Beach, Montclair, N. J., defeated Miss Jane Mccullough. Philadelphia, 4 and 3.
 Miss Mary l.. Congdon, New London, defeated Miss Anne W. Crosby, Bridgeport, 6 and 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS

The following compensation agreements were filed to-day at the commissioners office: E. J. Manville Machine Go and John Malone of Bucks Hill, leg, $17.SS weekly; Meadow Auto Body and Radiator Co and Herman Nit kowsky of 229 Plaza avenue. fin- ger injury, $15 weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
PREPARATION FOR
 NATURAIIZATIO EXAMS

United States Examiner Thomas Elm of New Haven today opened a three day stay in the city dur ing which he will conduct prellm- mary examinations in preparation for the naturalization hearing to be held in the common pleas court on Sept 18th. There is class of about 100 men and women slated to appear for the preliminary hearings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
WILL JOIN RUDY

New York. July l5-tU. p - Mrs Rudy Vallee, the former Fay Webb, film actress. will leave hers tomorrow morning for Westbrook, Me. where the orchestra leader is keeping vigil at the bedside of his dead mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
yay to the men members.

the way to the men members.
 William s. Yoos, local contractor Is laying new hardwood floors in the home of Arthur Lake on Jud- son street.
 .Gasceon lodge. No 20, Knights of Pythias will meet in Pythian hall Thursday evening at g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

MONEY TRAVELS WESTWARD
 More than $350,000 in major league capital was paid this sea son to Pacific Coast league own CTS for new baseball players.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
WATERBURY PRODUCT
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart mcrt of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs, Local Agent.

mcrt of Agriculture-B. P.
 Storrs. Local Agent.
 Wednesday,, July 1.-The lightly supplied, firm egg market Whicn has been evident for the past week resulted in a price advance today on NeWlaid Fancy and Ncwlaid medium of 2 cents per dozen. It is probable that other grades of high quality native eggs will fol- low this upward price movement of the leading grades in a few days.
 L!"ht supplies were offered on the farmers market this morning in anticipation of the usual quiet buying interest of Wednesday fol- lowing the Tuesday half holiday of many of the retail stores. Most products on sale cleared fairly early at prices little changed.
 Snap beans did not hold quite as firm as yesterday. Sweet corn sold mostly for $3.00 per 100 ears for white varieties and s400 fer yellow kinds. Tomatoes were scarce and firm. squash were fairly liberal but sold out well, mostly around so cents per dozen for yellow squash.
 Unless otherwise stated quota tons are based on sales of good merchantablc products to retailers at farmers market or by wholc- salcrs).
 FRUITS.
 Apples. southern 2.O0-2.5O bm. {; cantaloupcs 2.25-3.OO crate; cher rics. native sour 3.0O-3.25 crate; entrants 3O0-3.5O crate; hncklc- berries 300 5.75 crate; raspbcr- berries, red 7.5O-8.OO crate, black 5.O0-5.5O crate; oranges 5.O0-6.U .UO box; peaches 2.25-3.OO crate.
 VEGETABLES.
 Beans, wax .75-f.00 bu., flat green .75-.9O bu., round green .50- ID bu.; bccts .25-.35 doz bchs. !; broccoli .6O-.75 box; cabbage .8O- .75 box; carrots .23-.35 dog. bchs. {; cauiiG0wcr 1.2o-2.OO box; lettuce, iceberg .60-1.00 box; head .75-1.OO box, romainc .5O-.75 box; peppers, native 1.3O-2.00 bu.; potatoes 2.75- 300 bbI.; uIliOns .2O-.25 doz. bchs.; spinach .75-1.0O bu., New Zealand .50- 50 bu.; squash, yellow .oO-.Io dOZ., green .1O-.6 dOZ. {; sweet corn 300 400 100 ears {; rhubarb .30-.33 doz. bchs.; tona- toes, native 3.OO-3.50 H bu. POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn. eggs per doz.; Ncwlaii Fancy .3S; Special .33-.35: Extra .30-.33; Gathered .2S-.30; Scwlald Medium .33; mediums .25 30; western hrst--Extras .2O-.27; live, fowl .f7-.23 h., brOiIers, Rocks .25- .28 lb., Reds .23-.25 h., Lcahorils IS .23 lb.; dressed, fowl .27 30 h., broilers .35-.4O Ib.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 BG'c cher stock. cows .03-.05 h., calves .O8-.12 ib.: meats, beef H. .18 Ib., veal .11-.1S h.. lamb .1S- 2: lb., pork, Joins ,17-.2L h., pork, local dressed .12-.15 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
By ELMER (. WALZER I.nitcd Press Financial Editor)

New York, July l5-UP) All stock market gains made during the period of the Hoover moratog- ium boom have now been wired out and the prices generally are back to levels of June 10. Before the end of the fourth hour today the list had lost more than bl.- lion dollars in valuation of listed shares with declines ranging to above 6 points.
 A slight rally occurred In the middle of the afternoon, but busl- ness dried up and another down turn set in.
 The situation in Germany was variously interpreted. The Reich ordered d rise in the discount rate of the Reichsbank to 10 per cent in an effort to attract speculative foreign capital. At the same time the Lombard rate-rate on loans secured by stock exchange coll1- teral--Was raised to l5 per cent.
 The foregoing were received faV- orably, but an announcement the legal coverage of the mark had been reduced from 40 to 90 per cent of gold and foreign exchange was not as favorable in that 1t in- dicated q trend toward lnflation with all it's accompanying dangers.
 Steel common dipped below 90 against a previous close of ai l-2. J. I. Case erased to q new low on the movement at 67 5-8 oh 1-S points from the previous close.
 Westinghouse Electric lost 3 l-4 poirts to 62 a. and General Elec- tric nearly 2 points to 39 a.. Am .rican Can was hammered dowa nearly points, Union Car bide points, Allied Chemical , and Auburn Auto 8.
 Rails lost to more than poirts with Atchison the heaviest loser. Heavy selling went ahead in American Telephone and the stock broke more than points. Inter- national Telephone and American and Foreign Power, both sensitive to foreign developments, broke sharply. Consolidated Gas was down more than 3 points.
 German bonds broke 10 new lows and selling was resumed in south American issues. the latter influ- enced by rumors several issues would not pay interest for the re- mainder of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15
EARLY TRADING

ENNET T NNUTN
 New York, July -UP)-Ac- tiVity increased on the stock cx change to-day as prices declined fractions 10 more than point. Weakness here followed declines at London and Paris. The Berlin bourse was to remain closed until Monday. but banks were to reopen tomorrow.
 Selling yesterday in the New York market attracted further of-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-15

OUR JULY CLEARANCE SALE a sold
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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

with gratitude for a service rendered
or helpful word spoken in time Of
Encouragement. The gifts they place
on your invisible Christmas tree may
be heartfelt wishes or fervent prayers
for your happiness and prosperity.
Some of these invisible gifts may
take the form of desire to be with
you and your family, to share in and
contribute to your enjoyment.
Others may be wondering If you are
In health and how your business or
crops turned out during the past year.
Still others may be thinking that
you are entitled to advantages and
privileges that you have not enjoyed,
and specializing how they may aid you
in reaching your aspirations.
Or, having achieved under difficult
ties and handicaps, you may have in
spired others to give you a thought
Of appreciation and admiration.
Every kind thought of you, every
conscious remembrance of you, at
Christmas time, whether in your own
household, among the ice foes of the
Arctic or the jungles Of the tropics.
is gift to you to grace your invis-
ible Christmas tree.
The conventional Christmas tree is
q wonderful thing, but the invisible
one is far more wonderful
"a. 1881. Western Newspaper Union,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Shortleaf Pine Ideal

The shortleaf pine, while not 80
fast-growing as some of the other
southern yellow pines. has been
found to be one of the most satisfac-
tory trees for reforestation purposes.
The trees grow well on poor and
abandoned land and on uplands. 1t
requires about 80 years for tree to
reach it's maturity, but at that time
the tree will average well over 60
feet in height and will have diam
eter feet from the ground Of about
8 inches. The wood, being soft, IL
adaptable for many building pur-
poses and Is easily worked.
AS many as 500 dominant trees
per acre can be found in good stand
Of this species, which makes the acra
yield well worth while.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

and insisted on going. With much
coaxing on Marion's part he was al
lowed to do so.
When the snowy playground was
reached there was plenty Of fun with
SNOWFALL battles, skating, lessons in
skiing with many spills and thrills.
Then the suggestion for a toboggan
ride was answered with shrieks Of de-
light.
Marion and her mother decided to
let the father and boys try it first
while they gathered more courage.
Prince stood by watching excitedly,
wagging his tail and voicing his ap-
proval in sharp banks.
It was a thrilling ride but safe
one so Marion and her mother readily
took their places for the second slide
AS they started down hill, Prince gave
a quick leap, caught Marion by her
coat and pulled her off the toboggan
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Coins of Yellow Metal
"Minted" in California

For several years gold alf-dollars
and quarter dollars were issued in
California. The half dollar of the
first issue was round, the diverse
showing a head of Liberty surround
ed by circle Of 10 stars. and the
reverse showing the date 1852" with
in wreath Of laurel and the legend,
"Half Dol California Gold" Some
have on the reserve the date and the
legend, california Gold Half d." La
ter issues show various numbers of
stars as well as change in design,
some portraying an Indian head in
stead Of Liberty, and octagonal in
shape.
These half and quarter dollars
were issued by private companies or
individuals connected with the gold
mining interests, and in nearly every
case reached the standard of value,
weight and fineness claimed for
them. While not considered legal
coinage or legal tender, they were
accepted at a time when there was
pressing need for money with
which to transact the business of the
country. Such coinage, however, is
now prevented by existing laws.
Souvenir pieces resembling the
gold half dollars were also issued
during this period. They were made
Of composition metal, gold plated,
and of course are not worth any
thing The pure gold half dollars in
perfect state Of preservation bring
ohout a dollar
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

into the soft snow; returned like a
flash and caught her mothers cloth
ing in like manner and dragged her
free of the toboggan.
Several times they made the attempt
but Prince simply would not be paci-
fed and at last they had to chain him
to tree so they could take their
ride. For men and boys 1t was al
right, but Prince did not approve Of
so dangerous looking sport for his
little mistress and her mother.
swell, daddy" said Marion, II
coaxed you to let Prince come, so !
suppose I deserve to get rolled in the
wet snow; but poor mother had to
pay for my coaxing, too, and am
sorry"
Lets not be sorry about anything
today. It's Christmas" her father re-
piled, there's huge log fire in the
lodge and you'll soon be warm and
dry"
to- 1881. Western Newspaper Union.)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Army Units

According to army regulations a
squad consists of corporal and seven
privates three squads form section !;
two sections platoon; three platoons
a company; four companies consisting
of three rife companies and one ma
chine gun company form a battalion;
three battalions a regiment; two or
more regiments a brigade; two or
more brigades division; two or more
divisions corps, and two or more
corps headed by lieutenant general,
an army.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Mothers DarIings

George, aged four, and Ernest, aged
Ave, were spending their precious five
minutes with mummy before going to
bed.
II does love you," sighed Ernest,
contentedly.
"Why do you love me, darling?'
asked mother.
"'Cos we like your face"
"But it's not much Of face" said
mother.
This was bit Of a poser.
But we've got used to It," said
George, after much thought.-London
Tit-Bits.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

u q = v v I IL Z I
days, business as
sociates, trades
m e n, collie g e
chums, C h u r c h,
lodge and club
members, frater-
nifty brothers and
sorority sisters
everybody W h o
knows you and
your family is con-
tributing to your
invisible Christmas
tree.
There may be
some who could
not even expend a
dime for a mate
rial gift who are
thinking nf Won
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
"Gold" i. Still There

All that glitters is not gold, P. e.
Morrison, interior decorator from
Philadelphia, visiting Reno, New, ad-
mitted after abandoning all illusions
about prospecting, especially in old
wells. A metallic CLEAN at the bot
tom of dry shaft on the Blrks
ranch west of Reno lured Morrison
to investigate. But when he had low
cred himself with q rope to within
four feet of the bottom, chorus Of
Kisses and buzzes informed him he
was intruding on rattlesnake resi-
dence. Ills shouts for help brought
rescuers, including the fire depart
ment.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Is ::93l&s:: Is
Her Christmas Wreath

i would not wear the laurel" said
the dear, coquettish maid, "for of the
pathway leading unto fame am
afraid. The cedar is too somber, the
holly Is too gay. I will not wear the
willow, and I cannot wear the bay.
The rose Is out Of season, and the
lily, too. And think, on Christmas
eve, I'll wear-some mistletoe. The
Country Home
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

TONED over the tree and plugged into
the socket. MISUNDERSTANDING pack
ages are hung in the tree and piled
under it.
The light is turned on, and little feet
dance and little hands clap for joy!
A Christmas tree is a wonderful
thing!
But at about this same time, out
over the country and perhaps even
across the seas, another Christmas
tree, invisible but no less real, is be-
ing set up in your House Of Friend
ship.
On a framework fabricated Of good
will, friends, relatives, loved ones,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24

was a New Yorker, Planned
to take the family to the mountains
for white Christmas. christmas
without snow, isn't Christmas at ALL"
he said.
Marion, her mother and father and
Tom and Harry, her two cousins, made
up the party of five. AS they were
ready to start, Prince, Marion's collie,
mounted the running board of the car
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
WASHINGTON news
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Brief Resume Of Happenings OF
the Week Collected for
Our Readers.
THE MARKETS
Portland

Portland
Wheat-Big Bend bluestem, hard
white, 761sc; soft white, western white.
hard winter, northern spring and ives.
tern red, 61kc.
Hay-Buy1ng price. + o. b. Portland:
Alfalfa, $14@15; valley timothy,
s15@15.5O; eastern Oregon timothy.
s1S@1S5O; clover, Sill; oat, $12:
oats and vetch, $12@12.50.
tterfat-26Q2Sc.
Eggs-Ranch, 23@28c.
Cattle Steers, good, $5.75@6.25.
Hogs-Good to choice, $450@5.15.
Lambs-Good to choice, $4@4.5O.
Seattle
Wheat-Soft white, western white,
&c; hard winter, northern spring, SAC;
western red, CSC; bluestem, 75c.
Butterfat-30c.
Eggs-Ranch, 19@29c. ~
Cattle Steers, good, s5.75@6.25.
Hogs-Good to choice, s5@5.15.
Lambs Choice, s4.5O@5.
Spokane
Cattle Steers, good, $5.50@6.
Hogs-Good to choice, $4.75.
Lambs Medium to good, s4.25@5.25
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Yol1rInvisiShlS
Christmas .
Tree = = =
]%l1arlss Frederick WAdsWprth

ARK settles down on Christ
mas eve, and the tree has
been appointed to it's place
before the big window.
Decorations are unwrapped
and suspended among the
green branches. Strands of
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Cure for Homesickness

Christmas Is cure for homesick-
ness. Awakening in us spiritual Joy.
1t seems to make all spiritual hope
possible, all faith simple and natural
and utterly certain.-American Maya
zine.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
azQ8kaS&AAlNsaI z6AAsSSsASagll

AIMS and poinsettias, orange
trees and roses in the sun
bright valley with snow and
frozen lakes a few hours
ride away in the High Sier.
ras, that's California in win.
ter F; so Marion's father, who
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-12-24
Most Women Do

"Why don't you show your wife
who's master Of the house"
"She knows"
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
BLUE LAW ADVOCATES CONTINUE FIGHT DESPITE REPEAL VOT
AID
|. FUND SOUGHT

Renewing its efforts to obtaia
$3,7OO appropriation for the cam
vassing of illiterates in the Dis
trict of Columbia and for Undue
ing them to take advantage Of the
schools here, the committee on
illiteracy, of the United States
Commission of Education, VIII
hold a meeting shortly to make
preparations for including the
item in the 1888 budget.
This was learned today from
former Chief Justice Walter !.
Mccoy, of the District Supreme
Court, chairman of the commit
tee, who, since the close of Cen.
greSs, has been continuing his
work in behalf of the ilIiterateS
The appropriation, which Was
included in the Senate bill, was
reported out by the conferees.
The S3,700 is to be used by
three field workers in canyaSsing
1,400 illiterates in the city. in an
effort to stamp out illiteracy.
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
4 MONTGOMERY
BILLS PASSED
BY SENATE
Measures Now Up to Ritchie;
Most important One Pro-
vides $4,000 Bond Issue

ANNAPOLIS, April 3.-Four
Montgomery county house bills
met with the approval Of the
State senate last night and were
sent to the governor for sigma
ture.
The most important of the
the Montgomery measures calls
for a $4,000 bond issue to repay
the county commissioners funds
advanced for the, construction of
State roads. An additional $780,.
600 to the existing 100000 con-
tingent fund was also authorized.
The county is allowed to levy
the 100000 whenever tax c0llec-
tions are insufficient to meet
expenditures.
A refund of $4,000 (to be
raised through county bond
issues) for the board of county
commissioners also was author.
lied. This money is due the
commission from a deficit in the
school building program of 1929,
80 and 81.
The fourth Montgomery county
bill passed provides for a police
Justice in Takoma Park.
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
Boat Lines Oppose
. Jim CrOU Repeater

W. ANNAPOLIS, April 3.-Efforts
TO amend the Edmonds "jim
crow" law repeater bill in order
to exempt the bay boat lines from
its provisions are being made
by Senator Atfeld, of Baltimore.
The bill, passed by the house of
delegates, so far has been unable
to muster enough votes to oring
1t out of the Senate judicial pro-
ceedings committee.
A representation of the Anna
-polis-Claiborne Ferry Company
recently appeared at the State
House to fight the measure. AS
now written, the bill would break
down all barriers, including din
ing room, state-room and lava.
tory facilities on all public con
veyances. The Atfeld amendment
would make the bill applicable
only to car lines.
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
Neighbors to Fete Freed
Martyr to Blue La1U

& GLEN ECHO, Md, April s.
Residents of this community will
join tonight to welcome Charles
w. Ballenger who at 6 o'clock
will walk out of the Montgomery
county jail at Rockville where he
has been held since Monday as a
result of his refusal to pay a S.
fine imposed on a charge of
epainting his house on Sunday in
fviolation of Maryland blue laws"
! Mr.. BaIlenger elected to go to
Jail rather than pay the fine
latter Judge Robert B. Peter, of
Circuit Court, had decreed that
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
CASHIER N A D {
PRISONER IN
BANK VAULT
Bandits Imprison Family All
Night Till Time Lock Is Re-
leased; Loot Totals $4,000

CHICAGO, April 3 Q.N.SO
Robbery of the State Bank of
Mundelein, Ill, of $4,000 by
bandits today climaxed night
of terror for Milan C. Mott, the
cashier, and his wife and three
sons, all of whom we're held cap
tive overnight in the Mott home
Under threats of death, two
bandits took Mott from his home
to the bank where they forced
him to open the vault. Shuttlna
him up in the vault, they escaped
in an automobile.
Two others of the bandit quar-
tet remained on guard over Mrs.
Mott and the three sons, Paul,
FL; Neal, 10, and William, IA.
The bandits in the bank tele-
phOned the two at the Mott home
that the job was over and were
joined by them in the flight.
Paul Gives Alarm
The Motifs had just finished
dinner last night when the door
bell rang. Paul Mott answered
it and shouted to. the other mem
bers of the family:
run! Bandits"
His warning was too late. The
bandits pushed him into the
house and made the entire family
prisoner. The gang leader said:
''Be good and do as you're
told and nobody will get hurt
Mrs. Mott was directed courte-
ously to chair and told to re
main there. Mott was given sinni-
lar instructions. and two of the
bandits took the Mott sons in
charge. The leader said:
''YOu're in for the night. Take
it easy, but don't try to start
anything"
He Joined the Circle
Toward midnight William Mott,
the youngest son. returned home
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
COUNTY PLANS
NEW BUILDING

SILVER SPRING, Md. April 8.
Negotiations are said to be under
way here to sell the county build
ing on Georgia Avenue and to
erect a much larger and improved
building.
Several weeks ago plans were
made to put another story on the
present building to care for the
increased activities of the Mary,
land Park and Planning Commits
sion and to house other agencies
needing space. 1t is now under
stood that. instead of making this
addition, the new building will be
erected to include an auditorium.
A site across the street from the
present building is said to be I'M
der consideration by the commits
SionerS.
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
Gyped Liquor Buyers
Complain to State
OF Short WEIGHT

MARTINSBURG, w. Va.
April 3.-That disgrunted West
Virginia customers Of nearby
Maryland and Virginia dealers
in moonshine liquor nave di-
rected complaints to the State
Department of Weights and
Measures, averring that they
are being defrauded Of al ounce
or so of liquor in each bottle,
has been youched for by P r.
Sullivan, representative OF the
department.
The cOmplainarts' letters
were said to be bona fida, but
in this particular case the
purchasers Of the forbidden
Juice must continue to run the
risk Of short measure rs they
do in respect to its quality.
The Washington times., 1931-04-03
Fairfax Supervisors
Approve Tax Cuts

FAIRFAX Va, April 3.-The
Fairfax county board of supervis,
ors yesterday voted to reduce the
tax levy in the county 10 cents on
the hundred dollars.
The levy, which will become ef
fective at once, is now. placed at
1925 on the hundred instead fo
$235. The new levy, however
will not mean a reduction in taxes
inasmuch as the assessments were
increased during the past year.