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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
so THIS IS MARYLAND.
(springfield Republican,

(SprlnSuelu 1epuDliCdHI
 Editor Mencken has contributed the major part of Maryland's pre- sent reputation as an adorable Free State" So what is this one reads in the nation from a Baltimore cit- izen oddly named Hartogenesis? His theme is religious liberty In Maryland. To wit:
 1. Civil marriage is still illegal In Maryland.
 2. The constitution denies the right to testify to any except "be- lievers in a Supreme Being under whose dispensation one will be re- warded for his good deeds and suf- fer punishment for his bad deeds" in Maryland.
 8. Religious tests for office are still required by law. Even q con- stable has to declare his religious belief in addition to the constitu- tionai oath. That is to say. the now officer is required ito declare orally at the time his belief in the Chris tan religion. or. if he professes to be q Jew, hts belief future state or rewards and punishments." Only professing Christians or Jews can hold office in Maryland.
 So that is the Maryland Frce state," proudly trumpeted abroad and at home by the modern Voltaire Of Rollins street. Baltimore. as q model commonwealth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

While the director bawled madly through his megaphone and the heroine poised lightly on window ledge high above the street the entire fire company of Freeport. L. l.. grip ped determinedly the life net spread for the leap that was to feature the municipal motion picture, The Story of Freeport. As the command to prepare for the jump came through the megaphone. distant bell tolled. The fire laddies dropped their life net and dashed for headquarters. six blocks away. Business comes before pleasure even if the latter is movie. So the heroine dangled from her preearious perch until policemen rescued her with ladder. That episode wasn't shot by the eameramen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
At The National Capitol
A Digest of Who's Who and Whats What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
Kit Carson
DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER

they thought the extreme aNtional- sits or communists might come out on top in such revolt. The Hit lerites were committed to repudi- ation of reparations which might easily start a new war. On the other hand, if Germany should join with communists Russia several of the smaller European countries would be sure to go along, too, and the future of civilization might be- come a matter of alarming conjec- ture.
 In this country the Hoover ad- ministration, as one up for cindica- tion or condemnation by the voters next year, appears to have little to lose and everything to gain in the outcome of the suspension program. Deepening of the American depres- sion, whatever the cause, would mean certain defeat for Hoover in 1892. If the depression Is alleviated, on the other hand-and, again, whatever the cause, the party in power pre- sumably will be able to point to the Hoover suspension proposal as the gerat step which turned the tide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
IN
  NEW YORK
wth Gilbert Swan

| New York.-Chair No. at the Hotel Astor barber shop is practi- cally dedicated to the potentates of Broadway and members of their court.
 An almost perpetual reservation keeps 1t open for it's favored seekers | of haircuts, slaves, messages and shampoos.
 i In charge of this torsorial dais is the. good Herr Guttman. but around /, his Broadway reservations he is Fritz of the Astor." And so has been long enough to become tradi- tionu. He has been there since the opening days of the Astor, which was something like 25 years ago or more. He has known the shaving dislikes and likes of the old-timers and the new-timers. Three of the historic Four Cohans came to his chairbemore George M. had finer. adicably identified himself with the "big street." George Ade would drop In in the days when "The College Widow" was establishing the hu- morists Broadway reputation. and making him considerable fortune. The late Louis Mann, one of the funniest gents of yesteryear. was tangling English in an inimitable | manner.
 Fritz had arrived. as lad, from Germany. He had taken a chair, in due time, at the old Holland House and. when the Astor came into be- ing. he was among the first to move over. He has never left. And he has done very we'll for himself. Not only have his tips been fat-when they were-but he has list of famous ones who would go to no other bar Der. He knows all too well just how they want their hair fixed.
 | A few of his customers include the late David Belasco. Al Jolson, Nick Schenck, the late Nat Good win. Sam Bernard and Marus Loew. William Morris, Sam Harris. George M. Conan, and just about all the rest of the Broadway 'celebs."
 l Perhaps you can recall the white and silken hair of Belasco-at least you have seen photographs of 1t. Most particular was the veteran producer. But Fritz knew exactly how to produce Q billowy suggestion of a pompadour.
 Conan likes a leisurely afternoon with his barber. and so rarely visits the shop. He has standing appoint ment, dhich takes Fritz to the Coz han country place. Cohan likes his barbering done at home. He is more than passingly finicky about his haircuts, though 1t seems merely q we'll -plastered mop to 6 person lock- ing at 1t from the audience seat. While his barbering Is being done. he talks about the old-timers that Fritz knew so well.
 Charles Dillingham; is another with barber chair eccentricities. He finds this q relaxing place for carry- Ing an various business engage ments. He has been known to make an appointment with various inter. ested parties, from authors and factors to producing associates. Con- lferences, it has been said. have fires lquentiy been conducted from Chair No. and the fates of plays and players settled by the end Of . hair' cut. So it comes about that Frits hhs
 heard much and seen much. He has been given tips on races and has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

heard just about ali there is to be said about plays-past, present or futur
 Fritz finds that most actors and producers leave the tonsorial prob- lems to him and accept his verdict. They are among the most generous of tippers, 50 Fritz Is mere than comfortably we'll off. He has never asked for theater pass, and most of the play folk appreciate that.
 His regular customers keep him so busy and his appointments are so many that he rarely has time for an outsider. He is, in sense, the first barber of Broadway"
 GILBERT SWAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
TODAY IS THEA ANNIVERSARY s sl9kKA
REPORT ON U. S. TROOPS

hEFOltT ON Us .. ThOOFS
 On June 30. 1917. General Persh- ing. on returning to his headquarters in Paris. issued a statement lauding the success of the transportation of the first contingent of American troops to France. The statement read: M
 The landing of the first .Ameri- can troops has been a complete suc- cess. In this remarkable transfer. of large force across the ocean not a man or an animal was lost or in- jured, and there was not a single case of serious sickness. The men landed in splendid morale, with keen, confident and eager spirit.
 "The physical appearance of our men is truly inspiring. They are all fine. husky young fellows. with the glow of energy, good health and physical vigor which will make them a credit alongside any troops.
 They are exceptionally well camped and cared for, with sub stantial wooden barracks, good beds. good food and the best sani- tary arrangements. They are located on high ground. For all of this we are deeply indebted to French CO., operation with members of my staff"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
Quotations

All a fellow has to do is to swear once or twice and q reputation Is fastened on him for life. Major General smedley D. Butler We are In vastly greater danger as e people from New Yorkism than we are from Communism.
 Joy Elmer Morgan. Some people make the world; the rest just come along and live in it. --Dean Robert Russell Wicks.
 
 It is up to the war mothers to teach their children the love of law and not make q difference be. tween black or yellow or brown or white skins.
 Mime Ernestlns eehumann' heink
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

The University of Pennsylvania Museum has just acquired pair of dice that dates back to 2750 B. C. The dice were found in Meso- potamia and differ from the modern cubes in that the five opposes the four and the two. the three. Perhaps these are loaded dice. The director of the museum declares they were used in playing baekammon as the muse um has backammon board dating back to 5000 B. C.. just proving the directors faith in mankind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
TO.DAY'S SELECTED POEM
WORDS FROM A FIELD IN CLOVER
(By David Morton in The Christian Science
 Monitor)

(By DaVd Morton Tn The ChfISIIah ScIenCl
 Monitor) Poets of earth cannot tell Which smell may be the sweeter smell. Rain in the field this summer day Or words you speak of rain in hay Words that are silver and cool and kind And rainy.sweet to the sultry mind. Far from a field gone bleak and white And locked in snow for the winter night,-- Where the rnin is done and haying over, Your words will still be rain in clover Words that are sudden and shy and kind A nd summemr. Co storm my mind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personai
 health and hygiene not disease diagnosis or treatment will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad-
 dress him, care of the Democrat, senohg stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

Mussolini says the church is indispensable, but if he isn't careful he see that Italy gets along without it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

A Paris doctor says reasonable amount of tobacco is good for the health and now it's merely a question of time until he'll be writing our eigaret ads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 8:58 o'clock Daylight saving time) tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
Too Much Poor English

T believe the ability to read and write English is the most tangible tool that can be presented by applicants to prospective em- ployers. The primary need in our schools is training in the effective and active use of English in speaking and writing" So said Ralph Starr Butler, vice president of General Foods Corporation, at recent meeting of ad- vertisng men, His view received support from Frank Crowninshield. editor of Vanity Fair Perhaps his misuse of the word tool in the current fashion. emphasizes his own point. Few American college graduates said the editor, know how to write even the sim plest kind of business letter. It is strange that the colleges in this country teach every thing but style.
 Others speakers lately have bemoaned the fact that young people supposedly exposed to good English through studies in literature in high schools and colleges come out with so little ability to express themselves we'll in either writing or speaking. It is complaint that is heard frequently from many quarters. What is wrong? Who is to blame3 Per- haps the teaching is at fault. Perhaps the specialization of recent years which has given to every professional and scientific group its own lingo or jargon has killed appreciation and use of clear. simple, beautiful English. It will be fine if the current dissatisfaction with the situation results in real improvement.
 The United States Forest Service declares that good many farmers are going to cut more firewood than ever this coming fall and winter Wood from his land is real source of income to the farmer Those who engage = .I. zJ. aJ, ply their own homes with enough finder to heat them throughout the long cold months but generally have a supply that they sell to less fortunate neighbors or in nearby towns. w. R. Mattoon of the Forest Service exten- sion says, The woods are farm savings bank to be drawn upon in time of need. If it IS drawn upon only to the extent of cutting the growth or interest, capital remains un touched and the investment continues undi- unfinished If timber is to be cut for market ing. it is wise to make the usual precautions first to get good market. Comforting with other timber growers. the county agent or State forestry officials will help. If along with his timber the farmer can sell his own labor and the use of his trucks and teams, the return IS increased. He should get reliable estimate of the amount and value of timber to be harvested and should also provide for the future growth of his woods. He should have a written agreement with the buyer. especially if the buyer is to do the cutting :" If Waterbury had town forest in ten of fif- teen years it might be aiding in periods like the present one when money is scarce and jobs are scarcer
 It's too bad about Old Ironsdes The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

It's too bad about Old lronsdes The famous warshp has been restored again and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

OHMIGOSH. Here lies the body, Of Tommy DerOsiOn, He was driving an OutbOard When he had an inbOard ex-
 plOsion.
 o-O-o The depression wouldn't be half so bad if we didn't have to read accounts of ham. wrestling matches.
 o-O-o
 The man who has to walk a straight line hasn't time to be crooked.
 A motor In a canoe may be all right. but it spells the thrill of her white arms as they wield a pine paddle.
 o-O-o Whistling in the dark, isn't so bad. providing you can near your self whistle. The back seat driver has giv- en way to the rumble seat driver.
 Let me see now, what happened to the yo-yo crazeY
 0-O--o This concludes our regular Tues day evening program. It was broad- cast by DBD and came to you through the courtesy of the Water bury Evening Democrat, pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are sigping off at this time. to be back on the air again tomorrow evening at the usual hour. o-O--0 uood night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
Good evening.
 o-O-o MY ANSWER TO YOUR ttOLD MAIDS PRAYER"
"A SMILES THD THING"

1OOQ evening. o-O-o MY ANSWER TO YOUR ''OLD
 MAIDS PRAYER" I suppose that I'm an old maid. ed.
 At least the office girls have said. But still my life is not so lonely.
 Though I live with just my only. I have no worries of the day,
 At night they also keep away.
 make enough to stay quite
 happy.
 A man would never set me dappy. And so l write to tell you so.
 It's from an old maid. and I'm just an old maid to some people,
 Whose morals wouldn't touch a
 steeple, I read the best books 1 can find,
 Until it seems l must go blind. listen on the radio, And hear of this and that and so. My life has given lots of joy.
 Though have never loved boy, Still I'm an old maid, yes, it's true. But thoughts of it don't make me blue. I'm just an old maid-twenty mine. Yes, that's my age. in rain or shine. But. Ed. my heart and soul seem clear, Though no one ever calls me dear, When I see this in Day by Day." My troubles will just fade away. But you were cruel last night. 1 know.
 To speak that way of maids. oh. oh, And now I'll take my book again. Please print these lines. from an old maids pen.
 An Old Maid Not Too Old
 O-O-o
 Some people get pretty hot un- der the collar about cold shower baths.
 O-O-o
 When the playgrounds open, a lot of mothers hearts close to worry. O-O-O Nothing like a primary battle to help out front page stories during dull summer. O-O-O
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30
TEE, HEB.

Her voice was soft,
 Like dawn about q lake, The reason, well it's simple. She had yet to come awake.
 o-O-o France may take French leave of Hoover's holiday on debts.'
 o-O-o
 Two years ago the business men were hollering that they didn't have enough time to play golf. Now they're shouting be- cause they've too much. It's hard to please a golfing bug. o-O-o "It's in the bag" whispered one ant to another as they sought the picnic sandwich.
 o-O-O
 Sometimes 1t seems the world stops running.
 O-O-O Words of wisdom the wise men forgot: You can tell by the spilled sugar and flour in a kitchen cabi- net. what kind of a housekeeper is involved.
 n-O-n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-06-30

 "Another sane Fourth comes to hand," Walls little Tommy Blackcr, Whose dad tells him of other years, And his giant firccracker.
 o-O-o Virtue may be its own reward but you seldom see it advertised in the 
 O-O-o Suggested title for a lazy summer song. "Yawning Meath the Awning"
 O-O-O Church picnics are fertile breed- ing grounds for youthful loves.
 o-O-o Then there was the wise hus- band, who on discovering his wife liked to hurl dishes, set up a stock of paper cups and saucers and then told her to fire away.
 o-O-o The milk of human kindness will curdle in the presence of vinegar disposition.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

Read the news every day.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
ALASKA HILLS MINERS
 RETURN ID SEWARD

Bringing number of passengers from Nuka Bay mines, the MS Rolph III, Capt. Pete Sather, in command, arrived in port at 12:30 this morning. Incoming passengers were John Rice, John Coffee, Earl w. Barnett and Dave Andrews, all from the Alaska Hill Nuka Bay mines. One hundred pounds of samples of the gold quartz from the Alaska Hills was brought in.
 A shipment of IA tons of ore from the Rosness mine at Nuka Bay was also brought in and will probably be transshipped here to Tacoma smelters The ore was loaded on the Rolph III on November II to take advantage of the high tide at that time.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
EARTHQUAKE FELT

Pronounced earthShockS were re- corded in Seward this morning, the first shock coming at about 12::35 and lasting for about one minute. This shock was somewhat severe and was preceded by a low rumble A second tremor came at 1 1:1O and had a duration of about 30 seconds. The latter shock was also preceded by a low rumbling No property damage is reported.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
PUBLICATION 0F FOLLY
 NOT ID BE SUSPENDED

Present indications are that the Seward High School will soon begin publication of their school organ, The Stewards Folly. It did not ap- pear for a while that any attempt would be made this year in pub fishing a school newspaper but the need for school organ from Alaska to circulate among the many ex- changes and schools in the States became apparent at once and it has been decided that the school stud entS will venture to publish the school newspaper as in previous years.
 The staff of the Folly this year has not been chosen or appointed as yet, but it is thought that num- Der of students will be eligible for a position on the staff. The Sew ards Folly, besides serving as an excellent publicity medium for the Territory in aiding the younger generation of the Outside, who are now going to school, in forming a better view of Alaska, offers much to the students themselves. The students, through staff positions on the Folly, learn the need for coop eration, business administration, practical writing, and to judge events through the ascertaining Of news values of different happen ings.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
SKATING BEEN EXCELLENT

Excellent skating has been en- joyed by Sewardites during the last week and skaters have thronged not only nearby Second Lake but have also encroached on the glis- ening surface of nearby lakes. Yes terday Leon Urbach and E. SWeek went out to Grouse Lake and Skated on that quarter mile length stretch of clear ice. Robert Hall and War ren Neil took to a still bigger body of ice and went up to Bear Lake to skate.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
LEGAL NOTICE

No. S-312 MARSHAL'S PUBLISHED NOTICE
 OF ARREST In the District Court for the Ter ritory of Alaska, Third Division. IN ADMIRALTY. GILBERT M. CHAMBERS, doing business under the name, style, and designation of Chambers 6 COlWell, Libelant,
 against AMERICAN OIL SCREW BLANCHE (224785), her engines, tackle, ap- parel and furniture, Respondent.
 NOTICE: I have arrested the foregoing yes Sel upon 8 libel filed in a cause of contract, civil and maritime, for the sum of $671.3O and interest there on.
 Process returnable and cause heard on opening of said Court on Tuesday, December 9th, 1881, if the same shall be a day of jurisdiction, otherwise on the next day of juris- diction thereafter, at the Federal Court House in Seward, in the di- vision and territory aforesaid, and all persons interested must appear or default and condemnation will be ordered.
 Dated Seldovia. Alaska, Novem- Der 10th, 1881.
 H. P. SULLIVAN,
 United States Marshal, Third
 Division, Territory of Alaska.
 By MILO HULBURT,
 Deputy Marshal L. V. RAY, Proctor for Libelant, Seward, Alaska.
 Publish Nov. 16, 3, 30, Dec. '.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
IMPORTANT MEET

Special attention is called to the meeting at the Alaska Steamship Company office tonight at D. m. for the purpose of organizing an association for the erection of an airplane hangar on the Seward av- iation field.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
ALASKA FISHERMEN

Bargains in boat equipment. Stuff fling boxes, bearings, propellors (new and used), gear pumps, etc. Wm. H. Baker, 59 Pond St., Quincy, Mass.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20
When it's developing and print ing-think ALASKA SHOP.

Seattle F. l., Times, Star, Frisco Examiner and other papers; latest complete line of magazines in every mail. ALASKA SHOP.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

We'll We'll Seward had to go and get some of the alleged Sunny South and California weather dur ing the night and took on a slight blanket of snow. Judging from re- ports from the Outside, the snow fall was but small attempt to inri- tate the good ol California and Idaho snowfall as Is inches of snow, accompanied by blizzards, was recorded at the latter place
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

Six more days until Thanksgiv- ing. Thirty-five more days until Christmas.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

Send your cleaning and pressing ill on Monday to the Seward Steam Laundry and take advantage of our special one-half regular price offer. Seward Steam Laundry.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

Try our Seattle Ice Cream Fresh on every boat at SYLVIAS.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-11-20

ly." ALASKA SHOP.
 Watch the Dollar Table for bar gains. ALASKA SHOP.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-08
STEVENS KILLING
HELD ACCIDENTAL
Members OF Posse at Dunn
Loring Reiterate Shots
Came From Woods.
,peciel Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
DUNN LORING, Va, October g.
death due to gunShot wound of the
head, causing fracture of the skull, with
brain destruction. accidentally sus-
tanned" was the verdict Of Coroner DR..
and second inquest into the death Mon
cay night of Melvin Stevens. 80
Examination of the body revealed
that the wound had destroyed The right
eye and had pierced the bone and brain
tissue behind it for depth of four
inches. DR.. Ransom informed Com
monwealth Attorney Wilson NJ. Farr
that the shot was fired at distance OF
certainly less than 10 feet. The wad-
ding from the head of the bullet was
found inside the brain, indicating that
the shot had travelled much less than
10 feet. 49,
DR.. Ransom yesterday afternoon re-
examined Constable Charles B. Runyon
Charles Sovinski, Daniel. John ano
Richard Stevens, James Runyon, Sam
uel Baldwin and Arthur Shugars. They
adhered to their previous testimony
that the shots had come from the woods
rs yards or more away.
Police authorities agree with this
coroner's findings that death was acct
dental. Farr stated that he intends tt
Use every possible mj,ns, however, tc
establish the identity of the person who
fred the fatal shot.
1t was at first believed that the g.
year-old well-digger was slain by the
same person or persons who for the
last three weeks are reported to have
fired shots at his house on the Dunr
Loring road, two miles from Vienna
Stevens was in company with his three
brothers, a. constable and severa
neighborS, said to have been looking fol
the marauders when he fell suddenly
with shotgun charge in his head.
Services were held today for Stevens