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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16

Three armed highwaymen held up and robbed William A. Gruber of Hillhouse road, R. F. D., 5, of his gold watch, cigaret case, cigar lighter and several dollars in money last evening while he was parked near the Waterbury terrace station in East Farms. A lady friend was also relieved of 8 few trinklets.
 Gruber claimed in his report that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16

The annual spring inspection of inc postoffice. the parcel post station and the Waterville station, will be held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day, May 19, 20 and q announced Postmaster A. N. Colgrove today. He will be present with his assistant, James T. Kelly and Superintendent of Mails Charles M. Platt.
 The 60 carriers vii have their summer uniforms on and will be all spick and span for the occa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
Autoist Robbed
 By Highwaymen
Armed Vegas Get Gold Watch From William Gruber-
 Girl Friend in Parked Car Also Relieved of Effects

he and his friend were seated in the car when the trio of bandits ap- peared and ordered them to step out. Both were searched and robbed. The bandits then disappeared in the park.
 Last evenings incident was the second of the week. A young man and his girl friend were held up in Hamilton park Wednesday evening by two armed bandits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of sS. Burton Spirit for approval cer- tifcate to install. retail and whole- sale gasoline filling station at north vest corner of Canal and Meadow Streets will be held on May 26th, 1881, at 11:3G A. M.. D. S. T., in the Mayors Office, City Hall. Waterbury, Connecticut. as provided by General Statute.
 Signed: FRANK HAYES a5.16-st Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
COED ADvERTIsEs
 FOR MALE ESCORT

Storrs--tUP)-There seems to be a shortage of male escorts at Con- pecticut Agricultural college, A co.ed recently ,lnsertsd the. fcllowing ad- vertisement in tho Weekly namut:
 "Wanted--An escort for the coed formal. Must dance well. must he fairly good looking and must be at least $ feet. \ inches in height. Man with good disosition and one who car get along with my friends referred PhOtograh necd not be included wits application. Apply Box ia7 withit the next three weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
THREE DAY P0STAL INSPECTION
colgrove, Kelly
 And Platt Will
 Conduct Check-up
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of Next Week Sci Aside for Annual Spring Muster at Federal Build ing, Parcel Post Station and Watervile Branch

sion. Apparatus at the parcel post station will be inspected and the entire waterville branch will be looked over.
 Another inspection takes place in the fall when the men change back to their winter uniforms, which are similar in color but heavier in weight.
 The inspection is due for the aft- ernoon at the postofiice and will take place in the hear of the building on Cottage place. 49
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
wRIGHTs' PLANE MAY
 STAY IN ENGLAND
By NEA Service

By NEA Sefv1ce iI
 London.-The original plane in which the Wright brothers made their first flight at Kitty Hawk. N. C., even though an American inven. tion and the plane which really brought about aviations. Is resting in the Science Museum here. and 1t looks as if England will keep perma. nent possession of 1t.
 Museum officials are making every effort 10 keep possession of the plane. It is the prize entry in the hall and is set well up out of reach of eager hands.
 It Is reported that Henry Ford has offered $2.000.0 900 for the craft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
Little Theater's
 Next Offering
Some of the Players 10 Be Seen for First Time in
 Remote Control"

The leading roles in Remote C0ntror the Little Theatre play to be produced the latter part of this month under the direction of Helen schoeni will be played by Verna Bauck and Bernard Fucker. This is Miss Bauck's first appearance with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
SOONER OR LATER.

White Plains, N. Y.--David Corr nell is now a firm believer in the saying that what you win in a polk CT game yCu lose sooner or later. He held a royal flush recently and won poker game. The excitement of holding tLe rare hand caused sn illness. He was put to bed and q doctor called. That gentleman charged him $10. Cornell was loser S9,63.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16

Two Italian scientists have found that even silkworms work better to radio music. The waves make them spin more silk, 1t is said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-16
GAvELs TO BEAR sIGNATUREs

Madison. wis.-Two gavels. pre- pared from many kinds of wood. In the United States forest products laboratory here. have been sent or, journeys through the United States. to end here in November for use In the national Grange convention. officers of the Rock -WaIworth Po- mona Grange expect signatures of state and subordinate Grange mas. ters and other men of national note. on the gavels.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE TO PAY SCHOOL TAI NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has heen duly appointed SchoI Tax Collector for City of Seward in con. formity with Chapter 20. Alaska Session Lave, 1919. All male persons between the aues of twenty-one and fifty years, except soldiers. sailors in the U. S., Navy or Revenue Cut. ter Service. volunteer firernen. paupers and insane persons. are subject to tax in sum of Five (S6.00) Dollars. Should yoY be living in, Alaska on o. prior to the first Monday insAprii. le3i: said tex shalt be due and. payable on said first date and shalt be delinquent after May let, 1881. Should you arrive in Alaska later than first date above mentioned, tax will be de- linauent thirty (3o) days after your ar- rival or within ten (lo) days after notice is given you.
 All persons, firms or corporations. en- ploying labor shalt furnish list of employees to collector and are authorized by law to deduct amount of tax from wages of em. ployees.
 Fines and imprisonment are provided for by the Act above quoted for those who fat. or neglect to pay tax or furnish list of em. ployees.
 Dated Seward. Alaska. April 9. 1891.
 Jennie Pauson
 School Tax Collector for
 City of Seward
 Pubish-1m. A IL. M g. 10.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

Graduation cards, new and very attractive Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

WANTED TO BUY Handreds have sent us discarded jewelr1. eli gold. false teeth. bsidga. crowns. siivef. platinum. diamonds. snhaues. Mali ysprs today. Money mailed promptly CooAs re. turned if offer refused Uhier Sta. E. Brook lyn. N Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
RESENT WAR DEBTS
 AND NAT|0N's TARIFF

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 12. R - Resentment against war debts owed the United States and this country's tariff policies broke forth in sharp speeches before the International Chamber of Com merce.
 pr. Carl Bergman. former Ger man Secretary of State for Fi- nance, emphasized the importance of reparations and debt settle ments on the international econ- omic structure and described them as having been linked together to all intents and purposes.
 He called upon the International Chamber to foster with all its powers, the reconsideration of the settlements.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
WOMAN WILL TAKE
 PART POLAR FLIGHT

MUNICH, May 12. (P)-The first woman ever to take part in a Polar expedition, Lady Grace Drummond Hay, the English writ CT, will be aboard the Graf Zep- pelin when it sails north.
 Dr. Hugo Eckener will attempt to contact the Nautilus, Sir Hu- bert Wilkins submarine, near the North Pole.
 He announced the scientific air expedition is being backed by the Hearst newspapers.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
LOST FINE SHIP

In a fire of undetermined ori- gin, the plant of the Barbee Dry Dock and Shipping Corporation at Seattle was recently destroyed, damage being estimated at $125,- 900. The Rodea, one of the burned fishing craft, was owned by Capt. R. E. Davis and Jim and Lysle Da- wis, of COrdOva.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

Phone for Heslaeks Danish Ies Cream .nd we will deliver. Candy Cottsge>
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

FOR SALE-Portable sawunIll. with tractor and blow. Wheland mill, with two saws. capacity about three thousand daily. Two thirtx-six inch saws. one inserted and ope solid tooth. both new. Mill hes cut onls thirty thousand feet, Tractor has pulley. and is latest Mccormick Deering model
 Has psowed but two acres and operated mill. A very efficient outfit. Just barely broken in. Two bottom gang piow: l4 inch bottoms. The mill is just .the thing for ties. Price: Entire outfit 1i20O.OO cash. Inquire at Gateway for fult information.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
THEATRE NEWS

Tonight's program includes an 0-reel feature that is rated by critics as one of the best murder mystery plays ever shown. "The Green Murder Case" made a tre- mendous hit in book form and the film is said to surpass the book for thrilling value. William Powell has the star role and is said to give performance that will send his name to the top as a dramatic actor. The program also includes a two-reel comedy and News reel.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
A WORTHY PUBLICATION

The April issue of the Alaskan Churchman" was placed in circu- lation last week at Cordova by Rev. Michael J. Kippenbrock. edi- tor and manager of this church magazine which is achieving na- tonal note. The current issue is as carefully and adequately edited as it's predecessors and is well worth the time of all Alaskans to read.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

FOR SALE sf ieng lease, Dreaniand Hal Inauife Gatewa1.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

William Clayson, oldtime and well known Alaskan who has been at Portland, Ore, for a consid- erable period, proposes to build five cottages at Cordova this sum- mer, reports the Cordova Times.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
SALESMEN

SALESMEN TAILORING SALESMEN tired of hit and run propositions. sell all-wool beautifully tall ored line at two suits for S39.75. Unbeat able values. Repeats assured Biggest com missions in quality field to $13.5o each order. Large outfit free Only produes-. write fully first letter. GUILD TAILOKj, 63W 22nd. New York.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

SS YUKON TONNAGE
 Cargo aboard the SS Yukon, of the A. s. s. Co.,, consists of ap- proximately 261 tons; of this 36 tons are for Seward and the re- mainder for railroad points.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13

List your labor wants with as: we wiu endeavor to secure for yoa the help desired. Phone Adams 12s or esll It the N & V Club. Seward, Alsska
 Seattle Ice Cream ana Fresn Candies as Sylvias.
 Haas Candy-Fresh shipment ON every boat. The Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-13
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

RATES-Fiteen cents per line first tnsef. tior. Seven and one half cents per line for subseQaent insertions. Count six sv. craze wosds to . line. Minimum charge 50 cenfa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-31

during the administration Of his father,
the late President James A. Garfield.
Judge and Mrs. Chauncey @. Parker
have loaned their place, Willow Dell, at
Matunuck, near Narragansett Pier, for
the garden party today for the benefit
of the New York Herald-Tribune fresh
air fund for children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Carr, who are
at East Hampton, Long Island, for the
Summer, will be among those enter
tanning at the dinner dance at the
Devon Yacht Club this evening.
Mr. and Mrs. David Lawrence have
gone to Spring Lake, n. j., and with
their sons. Mr.. David Lawrence, ir.,
and Mr.. Mark Lawrence, are staying at
the Warren.
Mrs. Dennis Epson has gone to Bret
ton Woods. where she Is at the Mount
Pleasant for the midSeaSon.
Miss Madeleine Hooker Of 1912
Twenty-first street northwest Washing
ton, was among the passengers from
Havre on the s. s. City Of Baltimore,
flagship Of the Baltimore Mail Line,
which arrived at her home port Of Bal
timore yesterday, completing her maiden
voyage to Europe and return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Porter David
son entertained informally at dinner
Miss Margaret Hancher Is visiting
Representative and Mrs. Frank p. Bohn
at their home, in Newberry, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Nesbit have been
- x,iv1 he nkal Due
Beach, N. H, since the middle of July,
and will be there until August is, when
they go to the Sunset Hill House, Sugar
Hill, N. H., for the remainder Of the
season. They win return to Washing
ton about October I.
Mrs. Edna r. Dunkan VIM be hostess
to party at luncheon and bridge to-
morrow at the Shoreham Hotel.
Mrs. X. ]. Nelson will entertain 4
party Of 10 at dinner tomorrow evening
on the Shoreham terrace.
American Girl to Wed
In Scotland August 29.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fairfax Harrison of
Belvoir House, The Plains, Va, an
nounce the engagement of their niece,
Miss Mary Harrison of Milknank, Lock-
erbie, Scotland, to Mr.. John Ireton
Wylde, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wylde, of Boston. The marriage viii
take place in Scotland. August 20, and
later the young couple expect to make
their home In Boston.
Miss Harrison Is the daughter Of the
late Mr. ard Mrs. Archibald Harrison.
Her father for some years before his
death made his home in Scotland, but
Miss Harrison has spent much time
with her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs.
Fairfax Harrison. She is the grand
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Bur-
ton Harrison, ST., of New York. Her
grandfather was a prominent lawyer
and her grandmother, writing rs Con-
stance Cary Harrison, was q successful
novelist.
DR.. Warren Hunt was host to small
party at dinner last evening on the
Shoreham terrace.
MRS. Douglas Stickley has gone to
Newport to join her aunt, Mrs. Maud
Howe Elliott.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Louis q. Caldwell lett
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the Rev. John W. Macfeil, an old friend
Of the family. She wore o gown OF ivory
satin, fashioned on princess lines, with
a lace yoke and full circular skirt, and
her long tulle veil was draped from a
close.fitting lace cap, and held in place
with orange blossoms. She carried a
shower BOUQUET Of bride roses and lilies
of the valley with maiden hair fern.
The maid of honor was Miss Mildred
Grant, who wore q gown Of pale green
chiffon with silver slippers. and carried
pink roses tied with pink tulle. The
bridesmaids were Miss Miriam sElmslie
and Miss Freda TETS, who wore long
orchid organdy gowns In bouffant style,
with cream color slippers. They carried
cream color roses and delphinium, tied
with orchid color tulle. Little Jean
Eastman, wearing dainty 1rock OF
pink, carried a basket decorated by @
huge pink bow of pink ribbon.
The best man was Mr.. Leon Robbins,
brother of the bridegroom, and the
ushers were Mr.. Charles Warnen and
Mr.. r. Ronald Hannum OF Philadelphia.
Mrs. Robertson, mother Of the bride,
wore navy blue georgette, and Mrs. Rob-
bins, mother Of the groom, wore grey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robbins are spending
their honeymoon at the beach. and
later they will 60 to Indiana. Penn
/
| in evangelical work.
Miss Mary Brickenstein and Miss Lacy
Brickenstein of Washington have ar
rived as guests for the season at Hur-
ricane Lodge, at Hurricane, N. Y.
Among the week end guests at the
Thompson Cottage ut Jay, st. HubertS,
In Y. were Mr.. and Mrs. John R.
Deatherage and Miss Pauline Deather-
age of Washington, accompanied by
Miss Lucille Deatherage Of Belchertown,
Mass.
Mr.. John A. Manning Of Whining
ton, N. c., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Manning of this city, is visiting his
South River Park, Md. Miss Elizabeth
Hines of Wilmington, N. c., and Miss
Ann Brown Of Rocky Point. N. c., are
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Manning this
week.
Miss Almeda Sykes and Miss Esther
! Hauber will leave Monday to visit Mr..
in Linden, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul g. Brock are
motoring to New York to meet their
daughter, Mrs. James G. Balm, who,
with Lieut.. Balm, u. s. A.. will dock
on Monday, on their return from
Manila, p. I.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Balm will stop in
Washington for o four weeks visit, be-
fore proceeding to Lieut.. Bain's new
station, Fort Sheridan, Ill.
OF interest to their many friends in
Virginia and the bar association, is the
marriage of Mr.. Huston H. Byrd, COM
monwealth's attorney of Bath County,
Va, and Miss Bessie Simms, both of
Warm Springs, Va.
The wedding ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Boyd H. Switzer,
D. D., pastor Of Central Methodist
Church, last Sunday, July rs. The
Thomas r. Simms Of Hinton, w. Va.
Mr.. Byrd, who has been in i'll health
for some time. was on his way to Char
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last night for New York City from
Europe They are touring the continent
on q general sightseeing trip, spend
ing quite some time in France and
Italy, returning to their apartment at
Wardman Park Hotel on September 10.
Miss Elizabeth German accompa MED
by the Misses Rosemary, Rita and Julia
where they will sail tomorrow on the
Leviathan for Europe, returning to this
country in September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward s. Brashears
are spending a week at the Hotel Tray
more, Atlantic City, N. J.
Col. Charles r. Craig entertained Q
small group last evening at the dinner
dance session on the Shoreham terrace.
Missionary College students
Married at Columbia Hall.
Columbia Hall. at Washington Mis-
sionary College, was the scene OF wed
ding Of unusual interest Tuesday eve
ming when two Of the students in this
years class, Miss Ollie Mae Robertson
daughter Of Mrs. Jennie M. Robertson
Of 500 Flower avenue, and Mr.. Andrew
j. Robbins, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Strawn
M. Robbins, Of Morgantown. w. Va.
were married. Rev. r. H. Robbins, un-
Gle of the bridegroom. performed the
ceremony. The chapel was beautifully
decorated with palms. ferns and glad
ioli.
Before the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Eldridge, accompanied by Miss
and Miss Alice Olsen played q violin
solo, Meditation" from That's" Mrs.
Gladys Manchester walin then sang
"All for YOU" accompanied by Mrs
Verna SchuSter Metcalfe, who also
played the wedding march.
The bride was given in marriage by
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POLICE HEAD RETIRES

OTTAWA. Ontario. July 81 IT,
Commissioner Cortlandt Starnes will
retire today as head of the Royal Cana
dian Mounted Police with the rank OF
major general, it was announced.
His retirement comes after As years
service. Maj. Gen. j. H. MacBrien. for
mer chief Of staff Of the Department Of
National Defense. succeeds him.
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lottesville, where he has entered the
University Hospital. He has served
Bath County as commemorative attor-
ney for many years and is widely known
and has many friends in Virginia and
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Messer 3504
Macomb street, are at the Chalfonte-
Haddon Hall, Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-31

The John w. Cowper Co., Inc, q
large construction and engineering
firm. formerly located at Richmond. Va,
has moved to washington, taking Of
fices In the National Press Building, 1t
was announced here today. s. K.
Pierce. a vice president, Is In charge
of the new ONCE.
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DANCERS TO TAKE PART
AT FESTIVAL TONIGHT
Fourth Summer Series Program at
Open-Air Sylvan Theater u
Set for 8 O'clock.

The Mabel Jones Freeman dancers,
assisted by the Community Center
Band, will take part in the fourth pro-
gram of the Summer festival series 70
be presented tonight at 8 o'clock at the
Sylvan Theater, on the Washington
Monument Grounds. James Miller will
conduct the band.
A series of modern and classic dances
will be presented by a trained enSem-
BILE Of colored dancers. Henry Grant
will accompany them at the piano. The
National Association of Teachers in Col
ored Schools will be guests OF honor.
Plans are now being made for five
programs in August, featuring the ap-
pearance Of players from the Girl Re-
serves of the Y. w. G. A. and Friend
ship House. The Overseas Military
Band and the 18th Engineers Band
from Fort Humphreys are expected to
participate.
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Miss OverIey Bride Today
AZ Nam Of C0mdr. LangwOrthy.

Miss Carolyn Overley, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Overley of Louis
vile, KY, and Lieut.. Comdr. Elmer
de Loss Langworthy, q. s. N, son OF
Mrs. Elmer de Loss Langworthy Of
Minnesota and the late Mr.. Langworthy
were married today. The ceremony
was performed in the home OF the
brides cousins, Comdr. Stuart S. Brown
u. S. N, and Mrs. Brown, the Rev
Irving w. Ketchum, assistant pastor
of the Covenant First Presbyterian
Church, officiating at noon in the pres
ence of a small company of members
of the two families and few intimate
friends. The house had pretty ar.
rangement Of Easter lilies, palms anS
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Mai. and Mrs. Joseph D. Patch can
celled their dinner planned for the
Shoreham Terrace last evening because
of illness in the family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-31

Col Morris Ernest Locke has gone TO
williamstown, Mass, and is at the Cur
tbs Hotel there.
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Col Wade H. Cooper is spending the
week end at Asbury Park.
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Senator Robert F. Wagner and Rep
resentative Robert Low Bacon were
guests last evening at the Long Island
Florida dinner given at the Canoe Place
Inn at Southampton, sharing honors
with former Gov. Alfred E. Smith OF
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-31

Mai. Robert c. Goetz, q. 8. A., and
Mrs. Goetz are at the Sulgrave. in New
York, until they sail tonight for Bel
GUM, where Maj. Goetz will take up his
duties as military attache OF the United
STATE embassy in Brussels. Maj. and
MRS. Goetz have been visiting the lat
ter's uncle, Mr.. william Phelps Emo, in
his Summer home at Saugatuck, Conn,
since they left Washington fortnight
ago.
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.HE President and Mrs. Hoover
are expected to leave the White
House this afternoon for their
camp on the Rapidan River.
where they will remain over
,undav. They will have with them
- a ,aunnkar Of quests.
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The Acting Secretary Of the Treasury,
Mr.. ogden L. Mills, left late yesterday
afternoon for New London, where he
will board his yacht. the Avalon, and
sail this morning for Newport, where
Mrs. Mills and her daughter, Miss Dor
othy Fell, went yesterday aboard the
yacht,
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Rear Admiral Cameron MGR. Winslow,
u. s. N, retired, and Mrs. Winslow en-
tertained q small company informally
at dinner last evening in their villa at
Newport to celebrate the admiralS 77th
birthday anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-07-31

White Spangled shark with
Upper or inside attached purse;
also the popular Suva cloth bags
in white and natural, with upper.
Street Floor.
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NATIoNAI-~Peter Flies High"

NATIONAL-"Peter Flies High"
~OMORROW evening, the 1872
theatrical season will be ON
cially set in motion in Wash
4 ington with the presentation at
the National Theater of Myron
G. Fagan's new comedy, Peter Flies
High" Glenn Hunter is the star OF
the play and the producer is Leonard
Bergman, long general manager OF