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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
SETTLE S8,O0O LITIGATION FOR 2,250I
War on Speakeasies Ends
 Without Paddock

Hartford, Conn, Dec 17.--(UP) States Attorney Hugh M. AL corn's contemplated war against Hartford county speakeasies end- ed to-day without a legal shot be- ing fired or a paddock snapped.
 owners and operators of five Hartford and New Britain liquor shops were due to appear before Superior Court Judge Ernest A.. Inglis to show cause why their places should not be padlocked. None appeared.
 Alcorn told Judge Inglis there was no need to paddock the estab- lishments as all had. dismantled and closed. In addition proprie- tors of IS other speakeasies had been 50 frightened at the prospect of renewal of the anti-liquor cru sade Alcorn conducted several years ago that they had closed up voluntarily, the states attorney re- vpaled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
High Living Is
 Blamed for
 Present Evils

Washington, Dec 17.-(UP)-- Senator Howell, repn, Neb. told the United Press to-day that responsi- bility for the plight of the public treasury and many private purse could be traced directly to rlotous public and private expenditure.
 He leans to the opinion that the people of the United States must blame themselves largely for the increased burden of taxation soon to be loaded on them by congress. But he says partial cancellation of war debts has been an important factor in "draining the treasury"
 There is no magical way of getting out of this mess" said Howell. We have got to muddle out of 1t, tighten our belts, roll up our sleeves and work for economy. All this talk of curing our ills by spending and then spending some more is wrong"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
By THOMAS T.. STOKES

Washington, Dec 17--(UP)- President Hoover's foreign debt moratorium is begged down until after New Year, in a congressional mire of controversy with the ad- ministration defended by Secretary of State Stimson and others but attacked by Representative Me- Fadden, republican, Pennsylvania, as selling out the country" and double dealing on cancellation.
 And that delay also As holding up the presidents three point pro- gram for relieving domestic finan- cial difficulties until after Christ mas.
 House action was postponed while the ways and means com mittee went chasing question that now seems to make little dif- ference, that is, whether the debtor nations actually deposited money with New York banks to pay the $124,800, 900 in December 15 in- stallments. Chairman Collier said he would bring forward witnesses, either from the treasury or New York banks, who could answer this. The payments, meanwhile,
 
 Collier had planned to take up the measure In the House today. He intends now to bring 1t up to- morrow, but this is not certain. The bill will do well to get to the senate before congress recesses for Christmas next Tuesday, and the senate is in no hurry. President Hoover is thus due to be disap- pointed in his hope of prompt ac- tfon.
 While congress deliberates, the spotlight in the moratorium drama continues to glow mainly about the stocky figure of Representative McFadden, a Pennsylvania repub- lican. who hurled sensational charges at President Hoover, ac- cusing the chief executive of vio- lating his oath of office. He there by stirred up hurricane that he rode for two days.
 McFadden, for ten years chair man of the House banking and currency committee, Is the out standing foe of the moratorium. He completely stole the show from Secretary of State Stimson and ogden l.. Mills, undersecretary of the treasury, who went to the Cap itol to speed action.
 Not satisfied with the storm he had raised, McFadden' went boldly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
TO AID IN
 SALVAGE WORK

Rinsale, Ireland, Dec 17--OUP) The Kinsale Harbor board voted to offer every facility, including ample tug service, to the Lake Railey expedition which will at- tempt to salvage the wreck of the Cunarder Lusitania off the Irish coast.
 kt was understood that work would begin early in the New Year. The scene of the wreck is about 10 miles from Kinsale.
 The Lusitania was sunk by a German submarine May 2, 1915, with loss of 1,19S lives. The salvage expedition headed by simon Lake, inventor of the submarine, and Capt H. H. Railey obtained permission from the British board of trade to undertake the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

All of the present officers of Court Unity, Foresters of America were reelected at the annual meeting held last night in Hiber- nian hall. Edward F. Wilcox was named chief ranger: John Engle- son, sub-chief ranger; financial secretary, James Shepard: record ing secretary, John B. Schmidt; treasurer Richard Durkin; senior woodward, Thomas F. Reilly; jun, for woorward, Frank Selleck; sem for beadle, John Stockton; junior beadle, John r. Gubbins; trustee for three years, John P. Gubbins; physician, Dr Walter A. Reilly. These officers will be installed at the unext meeting of the court to be held on Wednesday night, Jan uary 6, by Supreme Deputy Wil- liam Dunleavy.
 Isbcll Corps Elects
 Mrs Neita Fairbank was elected president Of Isbell Women's Relief corps at the regular meeting held last night in Pythian hall. The other officers were senior vice-pres- ident, Mrs Lillian Megin; junior vice. president, Mrs Carrie Coburn; cO0uucIOF, MlsS MHTCld f1Olc0HISbi guard. Mrs Ellen Lucas; chaplain, Miss Margaret Morris;' treasurer, Mrs Margaret Richads; delegate to state convention, Ms Lillian Megin; alternate, Mrs Tillie McNamara.
 Mrs Cora Hall Heads Rcbekahs
 Mrs Cora Hall was elected noble grand of Columbian Rebekah lodge, I. 0. o. r., last night at the regular meeting. Her associate of- flcers are vice-grand. Norma But cher; recording secretary, Mrs Lot tie A. Warehouse; financial secre- tary, Mrs Anna l.. Selleck; treas urer. Mrs Carrie Matson; trustee for three years, Mrs Carrie F. Eagan. Appointive offices win be named by the noble grand when the installation takes place. The installation will be In charge of District Deputy President Mrs Susan White of Waterbury.
 Stores Open Next Week
 Stores of local merchants will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
FUNERAL SERVICES

Middle Haddam, Conn, Dec 17. UP)-Funera service will be held Friday for Franklin J. Starr, For mer publisher of Yonkers, N. Y.. Sunday newspaper, who died at his home here to-day in his sgd year.
 His family founded the first Middletown newspaper, the Sem tinel and witness, both of which are no longer in existence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
SUSPEND GOLD CONVERSION

Tokio, Dec IT. (UP)--suspen scion of gold conversion was de- creed to-day in m imperial 0rdi- nance issued by Emperor iiirohito.
 The decree gave imperial ape pr0vai of the measure which bee came effective soon after the cabinet of Premier Inukat took office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

New York, Dec IF (UP)-Fresh sinking spells in leaders such as United States steel, American Tele- phone, Western Union and Ameri- can Can, depressed the stock mar ket today.
 Although the main body of stocks held comparatively steady, wave after wave of necessary selling came into the leaders and carried them successively lower as the ses- sion progressed.
 Before the end of the fourth hour of trading. steel commend sold at its lowest price since 1908 at 37 1-4; American Telephone at it's lowest since 1922 at 116 IA and Western Union at it's worst since 1909. Losses in these shares ranged from more than to 4 points.
 Lower priced favorites like Pennsylvania, General Electric, General Motors, United Aircraft and Standard oil of New Jersey did not decline more than a point on the average, although most of them sold at new bear market low
 A number of issues resisted the trend. New York Central met impressive buying around it's pre- yious closing level and coppers ad- vanced fractionally on progress in production curtailment efforts.
 Further acute weakness in the bond market again was a primary factor in the weakness Of the stock leaders and tended to confirm vari- ous opinions that liquidation of stocks was coming from sources that were no longer able to hold on.
 In the outside market bank shares were again depressed, many of them selling at new lows. First National bank was the largest loser at one time selling at $1.640 a share, a drop of $60 a share from last night. cotton was steady but grains continued their reaction.
 New York, Dec 17.-(UP)-The decline continued in most sections on the stock exchange to-day after an irregularly lower opening.
 Steel common came within frac- tion of it's 23 year low of 3S, touch- ing 3s% off a point, after opening
 American Telephone made a new low since 1922 at 118H off IA. Among other issues to. make new lows for. the bear market was Wool Wool, Aiieghany Corporation issues and Radio Keith -orpheum equaled their lows or made new lows.
 Railroad shares generally eased off fractionaliy. declines being re- corded in New York Central, Penn sylvania, Missouri. Pacific preferred. Missouri -Kansas- Texas and Norfolk and Western, the latter dipping to q new low for the major decline at 11OH off 4. Erie moved against the trend of the carrier group, rising x to 5%.
 Copper shares were still firm on prospects of an agreement with Flu. ropean producers on curtailment Of output.
 and American Smelling 1S& up A.
 Auburn Auto declined 1k points at 120Ia and other motor shares were easier. Small losses were re- corded in such issues as American Can, General Electric, Westing- house Electric. and Radio Corpora ton.
 Some support was encountered around the lows and selling appear ed to be slowing down in the early trading. Volume continued small.
 STEEL BREAKS LOW
 New York, Dec 17.-(UP)-United States Steel common stock to-day broke below 38 for the first time in 23 years. and the leading issues major decline.
 Steel had held above 3s, its low since 1915 but around noon the meager support afforded was insuf-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

sustained an oblique spiral frac- ture of the left thigh bone and as a result, the complaint alleged, the leg would be one-half inch shorter permanently. The father sued for medical care and attention given the boy at the parents expense.
 The stipulations were signed by Attorney Frank B. O'Eeill for the plaintiff and Attorney D. R. Wood house of New Haven for the de- fendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
poTJRsE OPEN
FIRE ON PEARL STREET
 AT NOON HOUR TODAY

An overheated or defective chim- ney was the cause of a cellar fire in the home of John Campara of 123-123 Pearl street this noon at 1850 o'clock. Two companies of fire apparatus answered the call. No serious damage resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
Sinking. Spells In Leading Stocks Are
 Features Of Market
U s. Steel American Telephone, Western Union, and
 American Can Show Downward Way

ficient to prevent the drop below that level. Never before 1908 has the issue sold below 3S.
 When steel broke the 3s level. ed off and the stock gradually slid down to the discomfiture of the traders who had been hoping for a technical rise in the list.
 Steel's break was characteristic of the leading shares which gener- decline. The market otherwise was not as hard hit.
 WOOL MARKET
 Boston, Dec 17.-(UPl.The Bos- day by the local United States agri- culture department office follows:
 Prices of domestic wools are fairly firm in spite of very slow demand. A large portion of the cur. rent business Is on sample lots, put scattered sales of moderate volume are being closed on most all grades at steady to firm prices
 BoURsE OPEN
 Berlin, Dec 17.-UP)-A small, melancholy crowd of minor brokers and their employees gathered at the stock exchange to-day for the first "conversational bourse,' in which no trading was permitted.
 For an hour, the brokers were allowed to talk of business condi- tions and speculate rather wistfully on what they would do if the gov has been Suspended since July. Big bankers were absent, having. no taste for making mind bets" in lieu of profitable dealings.
 The "conversational bourses" will be held on Tuesdays, Thursdays and n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec IT. (UP)- The giant dirigible Akron on it's return flight from southeastern states to its home port at Lake, hurst, N. J., passed over Harris burg, Pa, at 11:03 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

Doctors of Motherwell, Scotland, have offered to treat familiesN of the unemployed men by the year on payment of 10 cents a week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
CONFIRMATION AGREEMENTS.

The Waterbury hospital will pay Mary Kirchberger of 61 Water town avenue. $188.79 for thumb injury according to the terms of a compensation agreement ap- proved at the office of Commission CT Frederic M. Williams today. The sum is to be paid at the rate of $s.g8 weekly for 22 weeks. other agreements approved include: Jo- seph Chesnus of POST South Main street and William zernaitis of 20 James street. fingers injured. SITS weekly: American Brass Co and w.. Lane. Jr. of Ansonia. $6.g5 weekly. ankle Injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17
SECOND WOMAN
 TRIES POISON

Danbury, Conn, Dec 17-(UP) Miss June Elligott. 50, was be- lieved dying at Danbury hospital to-day after attempting to take her life with Illuminating gas in the same manner as Mrs Morgan Davis, 5S, society leader, who com mitted suicide here yesterday.
 Mrs Davis was found dead in her kitchen, seated before gas stove. in the morning. Last night Miss Elligott's brother found her seated before her stove and unconscious from gas. Police applied an in- halator and then took her to Dan- bury hospital where 1t was believed her chance of survival was slim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-17

STEEL BREAKS LOW
 New York, Dec 17.-(UP)-United States Steel common stock to-day broke below 38 for the first time in 23 years. and the leading issues generally dipped to new lows for the major decline.
 since 1915 but around noon the meager support afforded was insuf-
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
AMONG OUR ADVERTISERS.

One needn't go TO the cities this
Christmas for those small friendly re-
membranes one wishes To give.
Irene's Variety Store is delight to
the eye as well as the pocketbook.
Aside from the incidental gifts, one
may obtain here all the necessary
trimmings for the Riddles Christmas
tree. A remarkably large stock makes
shopping here pleasure.
And for reliable prescriptions made
necessary from an over Indulgence Of
good things during the holiday sea-
son there is no better place than the
Burton Pharmacy at Burton.
But why wait for sickness to order
flowersp Bealps Greenhouse has
beautiful chrysanthemums which viii
make an acceptable remembrance fol
mother. sister, sweetheart or friend.
or course II you're one Of those
practical persons that enjoy giving b
useful gift, In other words II you're
Just a bit Scotch why not order Z
couple tons Of coal for yourself from
the vashon Auto Freight Co., and re-
ceive shiny new coal bucket to give
to friendp
Or If you'd rather not buy the coal
but think you can keep warm In {
nice overcoat take advantage Of Mr.
Ramquists overcoat offer and receive
an electric clock free.
Only II you're buying us gift wee
rather have one Of those Peter Par
Midget radios priced at 5000 at F
A. Weiss.
And the vashon Hardware Co. hal
all broken out In toysl Plano playin,
mice, mechanical dolls, dogs, ans
trains, besides a lot Of other fascinat
ing toys are fairly rioting around ii
their window
And don't forget the needy families
Order load of wood or coal from
Therkelsen's and have 1t delivered Il
the door for a surprise Christina
package from a friend.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
ELECT OFFICERS.


The vashon Island commandry No.
Is, held election of officers at the
Masonic Hall at Burton, Wednesday
evening. Those elected were as fol-
lows:
c. G. Kimmel, Eminent Commander.
Matt Morrisey, Generalissino.
F. A. Weiss, Captain General.
Charles England, Treasurer.
r. w. F. Martin, Secretary.
Martin Tjomsland, Senior Warden.
c. J. Ramquist, Junior Warden.
The public installation of these Of
ficers and the appointive officers will
be held on December %.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
Island NelUs of Interest

Mr.. and Mrs, 0, r. Ramqusst were
In Seattle Thursday evening to attend
the winter concert OF the Amphion
Society at the First Methodist church.
Miss Nadine Everett entertained a
house party OF friends from Seattle
over the weekend.
The Golf Club turkey tournament"
will take place ut $3.50 on Sunday. The
players anticipate a great deal Of en-
joymcnt out OF their efforts to drive q
Christmas dinner out of the rough.
Members and friends OF the Klos
Tiliicum Club numbering forty-four
were entertained at q luncheon and
reception by Valleys Of Tacoma, on
Wednesday. All reported an enjoy
able afternoon playing cards and
visiting the establishment,
Mrs. Ben Lyon will entertain Fri
day with "Neighborhood Tea" to
which everyone at Vashon Heights Is
invited, She expects approximately
twenty-three guests who are looking
forward TO an enjoyable afternoon, re.
newing friendships and catching up
on some Of the mending and sewing
which accumulates these busy days,
Friends Of Bob Smock will be sorry
to hear of his illness of the past few
days. He has been threatened with
pneumonia but today's report states
an improvement which we trust will
mean a speedy recovery. ANY dis.
crepancy in the paper this week ma,
be laid upon the shoulders OF oul
"bootlegger" who has deserted hel
column to WELD wicked Typewriter
In the office during Mrs. SmocE.
absence.
| Word has been received by loca
friends Of the birth Of a daughter t.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Dannewig Of
Monday Of last week.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10

Stephen J. Harmeling and Dr. #. A.
NlcMurray were among those who at
tended the horticultural meetings at
Puyallup this week.
Mr. Anton Bygjordet, OF Galesburg,
North Dakota, arrived last Friday for
visit with his brother, Ole, Of Cove,
Mr.. Bygjordet, who is visiting the Is
land for the first time will probably
remain for several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Deppman left
wednesday by auto for California
where they expect to remain through
cut the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ben Williams were
called to Tacoma Tuesday on account
OF the death OF Mr.. Williams mother
who has been III for the past six
months. Don Parker is greenskeeper
of the golf course in Mr.. Williams
absence.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Garvin visited
their daughter, Mrs. Hutchinson In
Seattle recently, which he claims tc
be an event Of note since 1T occurs SC
rarely.
Mr.. O. E. Ramquist and Mr.. T. N
Thompson called on Mr.. Ramquist'.
mother at Three Tree Point Tuesday
A number of friends who called or
Mr.. E. o. Rindall Of Cove, were de-
lighted to find him able to be up anc
dressed Sunday. Mr.. Rindall ha.
been seriously Ill for some time.
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OMITTED.

One OF the Thanksgiving holiday
celebrations that was Inadvertently
omitted from last weeks issue was a
house warming at the Dannewig home
in West Seattle. The Dannewigs,
former Island residents, have built a
beautiful new eight room house that
is modern in every respect. Among
those who enjoyed the party were
Mrs. Dannewig's son, Carl Wick and
family.
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Social Notes.

The high school annual banquet
last Friday night was the sporting
scene OF a great deal OF eating, speak
ing, and dancing. The Girls Club
suppressed our hunger, and Mr..
Robertson expressed our sentiments In
regard to banquets In general.
Immediately after the banquet the
players and the coach adjourned In
order to elect the next years football
captain. The candidates were Phil
Green, James tspuds) petelle, and
Lewis Schmidt. "Spuds' came out
with the majority of votes and was
duly donated the captainship.
There will be o Christmas dance In
the high school auditorium before the
vacation. The date at the moment is
set for Saturday, December 10th. The
following Wednesday afternoon, De-
cember 23rd will contain program
for the students.
Ken Yorioka, having hitched his
wagon to the stars, grew impatient at
his slow progress and went crashing
the window opposite to "the shop
The window passed quietly away at
about 1000 a. m, Monday morning.
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p. WATERMAN LODGE
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

The Mark P. Waterman Lodge held
its annual election Of officers We'd
nesday evening, December 9Th. Those
elected were as follows:
DR.. v. c. Coutss, worshipful Master
NJ. r. Dunsford, Senior Warden.
A. H. Poultney, Junior Warden.
o. A. Kalland, Treasurer.
r. w. F. Martin, Secretary.
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NO DEPRESSION HERE,

The Bacchus Lumber Co.. Is cer-
tainly not suffering from Old Man
Depressions frown, il appearances are
any indication. A new ton and half
truck has rumblcd On the scene re-
Gently and will be busy soon hauling
lumber forth and hence.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
High School Notes
Junior Notes,

Plans are being made for the Junior
play A committee consisting OF Mar
garct Smith, Cora Mae Coates and
Lewis Schmidt has been appointed to
select It,
The date has not yet been decided
but the class will put It on as soon
as possible; probably the latter part
of January, or one OF the first weeks
OF February.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
OFFICE Notes.

Report cards were distributed on
Friday, and according to Mr., Robert
son there was a distinct raise in the
grades. This may be due to the
teachers becoming more lenient or
students becoming more studious.
However, the change is very favor
able to all concerned.
Report cards should be returned to
the office as soon as possible. A
charge of five cents is being placed
on all cards that have to be, remade
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CARD OF THANKS,

We wish to thank the many friends
who extended sympathy to us by
their kind services and the beautiful
flowers rendered us during our recent
sorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Robinson
Billy and Dick Robinson
A. w. Moon.
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Freshman Glass News.

The Freshman Glass held meet
ing on Tuesday of last week. They
plan to have a sophomore return
party but as yet no definite date has
been decided upon.
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CROSS LANDING NOTES

Mrs. chas r. Smith is enjoying O
visit from her brother and family
from South Dakota.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10

Depression prices on pretty pictures,
colored island views on Xmas cards,
l5c each. Norman Edison Studio,
Burton. Off
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10

Mrs, Woody spent two weeks with
her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Olson and
family. She came over from Tacoma
the first OF November and welcomed
her new granddaughter into this
world Of sunshine and showers. 1t
was mostly showers" for the first few
days but the wee girl is, partly sun
shine" now.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10
DocKToN NEWS

The ladies Of the Dockton P. T. A.
held their regular monthly meeting
at the schoolhouse Tuesday, Deem
Der 8.
Miss Mabel Matthews Of vashon
was the guest of Miss Nell Hidell last
Monday evening.
Mr.. Frank Phair returned home
Monday after a several months trip
to different cities along the coast.
Depression prices on pretty pictures.
colored Island views on Xmas cards,
15c each. Norman Edison Studio,
Burton. Off
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. @. j. Olson had dinner
with the Alfred Olson family Sunday,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1931-12-10

"Abie, define the word symmetry"
"a symmetry is where they bury
dead people,