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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-09-25
LOOKING FOR
THE TOWN
Bv THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Dean of Men, University of
Illinois.

1 He had motored from Kansas or
Arizona or some place beyond the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-09-25

was ten. However, he seeks satis-
faction in reporting that ten Of the
murderers were arrested and pun
ished, nine committed suicide, includ-
ing one who had done two OF the
murders, with only one still at large.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-09-25

Salvation is never selfishness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
WATERTOWN

The Watertown High school debat- ing team met the Terryville team Monday evening.
 The topic debated upon was: Re- solved: That the chain store system is detrimental to the best interest of our country" The Watertown af- firruative team won in Watertown and the negative team was defeated in Terryville.
 The affirmative side was upheld by Ralph Pickard, Henry Copeland and Miss Emily Post. Miss Lois Mackin was alternate.
 The negative side which went to Terryville was upheld by Miss Helen Wilhelmy, Miss Maybelle Hickcox and Alfred Scott Smith. Lewis Beards1ee acted as alternate.
 Edgar Moberg coached the af- firmative team and Brandon Todd coached the negative.
 The judges in Watertown were MT Kenny. instructor in English in Cros- by, Roland Tyler and Sydney Hadley of the Taft school faculty.
 There will be distribution of ashes and benediction at 7:30 in St Johns church.
 Trop 1, Girl Scouts, will meet in the Community house at 6:30 o'clock with Captain Olive Walton.
 There will be services in the Epis- copal church at 8 o'clock.
 Columbia lodge, Knights of Pyth- jas, will meet at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in the lodge rooms on Sum- set avenue.
 The children of the Baldwin school will give an entertainment in the high school auditorium Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The money raised is to be used for the music fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
MRS SCHROEDER IS MAKING HER
 FINAL APPEAL
Unless Board of Pard0ns Acts, This P Year-Old Woman Will G0 to the Chair on Monday

Harrisburg, Pa. Feb 1S-(UP)- Life or death for Irene Schroeder and her paramour, W. Glenn. Dague. 28, rested with the state board of pardons to-day.
 Percy A. Rose, Johnstown, Pa, counsel for Mrs Schroeder, pleaded that the board recommend a com mutation of the death sentence to life Imprisonment. He made a pas- sionate appeal for the 22-year-old woman and begged that she not be sent through the little green door in the western penitentiary to the electric chair next Monday"
 Mrs Schroeder was impelled by an irresistible impulse to rob, steal and flee, Rose said. Her mentality was abnormal and she committed crime for a thrill.
 Rose contsnded that she did not kill Corporal Brady Paul of the state highway patrol on December 27, 1929, the crime for which she was convicted. Paul was killed with a .3S caliber revolver while Mrs Schroeder had .32 caliber weapon, he said.
 Mrs Schroeder was the 18th child of her mother and unwanted. She was 8 curse to her mother, a menace to her own future and to society,"" Rose said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
In Five Years Time He Has Risked His Own Life Six Times to Save Six PeO= ple-Injured on Two of the Attempts

Cambridge, Mass, Feb 1S-(UP) A letter carrier was expected to leave at the home of young chauf- feur here today or tomorrow one of Americas most coveted awards for heroism.
 The award was the gold medal which the Carnegie foundation re- serves for those with records of ex- traordinary valor. It carries life long income of $22.50 a week.
 The prospective recipient was John Thomas Johnson, Jr., 24-year- old Middlesex district court chauffeur and son of soap company em- ploye.
 He was to be honored because during five years, he risked his life six times in saving the lives of as many persons. Here's the record:
 Rescued 14-year-old girl who had broken through thin ice of Wo- burn pond.
 Dived repeatedly into the Charles river and finally rescued James Sheehan, 12, of Charlestown.
 Plunged 30 feet from West Boston bridge into the Charles river and saved another 12-year Tod boy.
 Swan to the assistance of a cramp stricken boy and rescued him from North End pond, Cambridge.
 Dived into Third street canal, East Cambridge and extricated Albert Verry, 26, from a submerged auto- mobile, dragging him by the hair to safety.
 Rescued Anthony Chacto, IA, from the Charles river.
 After the second rescue Johnson spent some time at Massachusetts General hospital. and after the fifth rescue part of bone in one of his legs had to be removed.
 Though the Carnegie Foundation has only now decided to honor him. Life-Saver Johnson has received
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
TERRYVILLE
LOCAL LEGION TO
 SPONSOR SHOW
Will Be Presented This Month - School Five
 Has Practice

The Plymouth post, No. 20, Amer ican Legion, of this place. has an- nounced that they will sponsor an entertainment in the Auditorium on February 26 and 27. The titlv of the show will be "60 Miles an Hour," which Is being produced under the management of the Ingram Produc- tion company of Rockland, Illinois. The show will include in it's cast only members of the local legion and aux Hilary. The proceeds of this venture will be used by the legion officials to help in the large amount of welfare work that the legion is conducting.
 Practiccd in Auditorium
 The Terryville High school basket ball team held another practice ses- sion in the Auditorium hall this aft ernoon after school. The team is getting in readiness for the coming basketball tilt with Lewis High in the Auditorium on Friday night. The girls team has had two practices this week in preparation for a game in the Auditorium on Friday night when they will play the preliminary game. The boys game promises to be very interesting for the Southing- ton team has maintained Q very fine record this season and has shown all opponents their skill, which is very good.
 Eagles Meet
 The local aerie of Eagles held a meeting in their rooms above the Auditorium last night as per regular schedule. No special interesting business came before the meeting. Last week notices were placed on the bulletin board stating that any mem Der who finds or discovers the person or persons who are responsible for the petty thefts committed in the rooms, would be awarded a years dues. Recently some non member entered the rooms and stole seven tubes from the radio.
 Will Receive New Car
 William Brink, the owner of the stroyed in a barn owned by Brink, which was destroyed Ly fire, was notified that he would receive a new car as soon as the insurance had been strengthened out. Ho is now using another car borrowed from a friend, to deliver the United States mail.
 Lack of Practice Causes Loss in
 Games
 Harry Simon, manager of the Ter ryville Furniture and Crockery Five, basketball team, stated yesterday that he believed that the continual losing of basketball games by the team, was responsible to the lack of practice that the team is undergo ing. He believes that if strenuous practice sessions were held that the team would improve 100 per cent in about month. The local team lost another game on Monday night when they played the Ingraham Five. who trounced them to such a score that the local boys looked like shoemak- CTS. Wonderful material makes up this team but the material is not de- veloped to high degree of eff ficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
THOMASTON

Mrs Kate Atwood. Mrs George Brewer and Mrs w. R. Smith of- ficers in the W. T. c. N. of Thom- aston attended the debate on the changing of the states prohibition enforcement act which was before the judiciary committee in Hartford Tuesday.
 Quartet Entertains Club Members.
 The American Legion quartet of New Britain entertained at the regu- lar meeting of the Colloquim club at the Park hotel Monday evening. The entertainment committee were R. M. Brown and Enos Dunn. Allen Innes and William s. Yoos were ap- pointed to furnish the entertainment at the next regular meeting of the club.
 Special Entertainment for Kinder
 garten Mothers.
 The postponed meeting of the mothers of the kindergarten chill dren will be held at the Center school on next Tuesday afternoon. pr F. s. Parsons will deliver an address. Refreshments will be served during the afternoon.
 Pythian Sisters Hold Rehearsal.
 The Gasceon Temple Pythian Sis- ters degree staff will hold a rehearsal at Pythian hall this evening. They will assist with the degree work of Rockwell temple of Bristol in that city next week.
 Ash Wednesday.
 Ash Wednesday was observed at St Thomas church to-day. Masses were said at o'clock and 8 o'clock and ashes distributed.
 Rev Leonard Smith rector of Trim ity church has arranged to have Rev R. F. Batchelder of St Johns church. Waterbury, deliver the Lent en sermon Thursday evening at Trim ity church at 7:30 o'clock. He has not been previously heard by the members. The full choir will lead the singing.
 Mrs Margaret Hayes of Lewiston, Me. former teacher in the public schools is the guest of local friends. { The Electa Chapter Order of East ern Star~will have work at their regular meeting Friday evening. A social time will follow when refresh ments vii lbe served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
It Is the Last of Appropria= tiOn Bills and Carries a Total of $59,1O8,419- Largest Amount Is for Veterans

Washington, Feb 18.-(UP)-The house received to-day and began considering the last appropriation bill of the session, the second defi- clency measure carrying a total of $59,108,419 for additional needs of virtually every government activity. The largest item in the measure, a catch-all bill to supplement the reg ular appropriation measures, is $23,- 668,OOO for veterans, of which $18,- 150,o00 is for pensions and compen- and hospital services.
 funds for more than 300 public building projects, for which appro- priations already have been made in accordance with allocation recently submitted by the treasury and made public at the time.
 For beginning construction of the new west coast dirigible base at Sunnyvale, Calf, 8 total of $2,20O,- 900 in direct appropriations is au- thorized. and the secretary of navy is permitted to contract for $1,800,- 900 more for improvements. The project is to cost $5,O00,000.
 The bill also carries $1,900,000 for completion of the new Northeastern Pa, which is $25O,000 less than the amount request by the budget bu- reau. The new appropriation makes a total of $3.600,O00 for this pro- ject
 The measure carries an appropri- ation of S190.725 for salaries of President Hoover's emergency com mittee for employment, headed by Colonel Arthur Woods.
 A total of $2,500,000 is authorized for roads and trails in national parks.
 The department of justice re- ceives $6,503,000 for various activi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
OAKVILLE

Members of the Jolly Eight" met at the home of Mrs Alton Erwin Of Willow street yesterday afternoon. Pinochle was enjoyed and prizes were awarded to the following ladies: First prize, Mrs Clarence Slat- third, Mrs Thomas Finlay; fourth, Mrs Max Kraft; and Mrs Albert Lockhart, consolation. Others att tending included: Mrs Edward Fish CT, Mrs Robert Kiersted and Mrs AL ton Erwin.
 Sclectmen Will Meet Saturday
 The selectmen have caused the boundaries of Buckingham street from Main street to Hillside avenue to be laid out and a map drawn in- dicating the present determination of street lines. The layout was made at the request of Clifton Ineson and other property owners on Bucking- ham street. All persons interested are at liberty to see the map at the selectmen's office. A public hearing will be held at o'clock Saturday afternoon. At that time, interested parties will be heard and If no op- position developes, the bounds will be declared set and then the work may be started in the Spring.
 Charles Platt to Speak at the
 Mems Club
 Thursday evening Charles Platt, Waterbury superintendent of mails, will speak at the meeting of the mems club of All Saints parish hall. ling the U. S. Mail" MT Platt was a former resident of Oakville.
 Obituary
 George Smith, 57. died at his home on Main street, Oakville, yesterday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, a son, and two brothers. MT Smith moved from Wa terbury to Oakville about six years ago and has made his home here since.
 The funeral services will be held from the Hickox funeral home in Watertown this evening at 6 o'clock. Rev Oscar l.. Locke will officiate. Burial will be in Kingston, New York at l o'clock tomorrow after noon
 Ashes will be distributed at 7:so o'clock this evening at St Mary Mag dalene's church. The evening ser vice will consist of benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 At 7:30 o'clock this evening there will be litany service, hymns and an address at the All Saints church.
 Thursday evening Lenten services will be held with Rev Edward Hick- cox of Southbury as the speaker at the Union Congregational church. Among those who have agreed to visit the Oakville church as speakers during the Lenten season: Rev Ed ward Hickcox of Southbury, Rev Edward B. Haines of Thomaston. Rev Thomas Cochard of Prospek. Rev Luther c. Coburn of Woudbury. Rev Ralph W. Rowland of Middle bury and Rev A. Nugent Samwell of l the ATll Saints church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
SEIZE WINE TN CHATFIELD AVENUE RAID
Washington D Distasteful
 To Pastor. Lowell
Second Church Pastor Bares Secrets of Seat of Govern
 ment in Address to Kiwanians

The race prejudice preveiant in Washington: the fact that it is im- possible to hold the voting power there; and the witnessing of the operation of Congress are the three reasons why Rev Moses R. Lowell, pastor of the Second Congregational church, was glad to come to the New England states. This formed part of a talk given by the Rev MT Lowell in his address before the Ki- wanis club at the Elton to-day.
 Speaking of race prejudice, he said that one third of the population of Washington is colored and gives rise to the condition. The law which takes away the voting franchise from the residents of Washington is the basis for taxation without repre- sentation" which the Rev MT Lowell objects to, he continued.
 Then the fear haunted" men in congress who anticipate coming elections in abject fear Is the foun- dation of the reason why 'if I want ed my children to grow up with ad- miration for the process of Ameri- can government, I would never live
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

A raid on a grocery store at AZ Chatheld avenue resulted early this afternoon in the seizure of 200 gal Ions of wine and about two quarts of alleged whiskey. The store Is listed in the name of E. Fernandez. The proprietor was not 'at home" when Patrolmen Daniel J. Carson, Patrick Moylan and Fred Hickey of the emergency squad made their in- formal call. Word, however, was left with Mrs Fernandez that her husbands presence was desired in police court tomorrow morning at o'clock.
 The seizure of the wine followed a number of complaints concerning the mysterious purchases that pa- irons have been making of late. Apparently a few stopped to con- sume their purchases on the premises.
 Pending an argument as to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
MIDSHIPMEN MAY
 BE REINSTATED
Two Were Dismissed for Al- legged Joke = But They Must Wait 2 Years

Washington, Feb IS. (UP)-Re- instatement of the two midshipmen dismissed from the Naval academy a year ago for escorting two girls, dressed as boys, into the academy mess hall, would be provided under a bill passed last night by the senate.
 The measure, which has yet to p5ass the house, carries a two-year suspension for the midshipmen- Lawrence l.. Myatt, Quincy, Mass, and Miller s. Burgin, Jacksonville, Fla. They were members of the 1892 class, and would be reinstated to the class graduating in 1894.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
NEW BRITAIN HAD
 COSTLY BLAZE
Central Block Burned and Three Stores Were Very Badly Gutted

New Britain, Conn, Feb IS. (UP) Fire swept the Central Block in the business section of the city early to- day. partially destroying three stores, with an estimated loss of $125,0O0.
 Starting in the basement of the F. w. Woolworth company the blaze damaged that store and the adjoin- ing stores of the w. T. Grant com pany and Beckwith and Kelly.
 A general alarm brought out all city apparatus and it was six hours before the fire was controlled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Damage Suit in
 Superior Court
Judge Peasley Hearing Evi= dence in Claim for
 $3,5OO

Judge Frederick M. Peasley is pre- siding at the trial of the $3,500 civil action of Thomas Cunningham of Waterbury against Mrs Mary Sheri- dan, wife of Republican Alderman Phillip Sheridan of Hartford, which was started in superior court to-day. The plaintiff is seeking to recover sums of money he alleges he placed in the care of the defendant which she has appropriated to her own use. the complaint states. The plaintiff claims he turned over $1,700 to the defendant on February 24, 1925 which the defendant refuses to de- liver up 10 the plaintiff. Attorney Maurice F. Wrenn represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
DIVORCE LAWS OF
 NEW YORK STATE
Attempt Is Being Made in the Assembly to Make Them More Easy

Albany, N. Y., Feb 18-UP)- The legislature to-day faced the prospect of a show down on pro- posals to liberalize New York states rigid divorce laws before the end of the session.
 The assembly codes committee indicated E. disposition at a hearing yesterday to report favorably a measure that would add as grounds for divorce cruelty and desertion over a two year period. The only grounds in New York state for divorce are adultery and incurablc insanity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
MARINE KILLED
 AT NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, La, February 1S- (UP) - Corporal Joseph H. Mo- Donald, 24, Boston, marine of the U. s. s. s. Wyoming. was stabbed to death today by an unidentified ne- gro after street altercation.
 Mcdonald, accompanied by Pri- vate Alton Suit, 20. also of the Wy oming, was walking in a residential district when the quarrel occurred. Mcdonald died en route to Charity hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Second Deficiency Measure Comes Up
 In House To-day

ties, and an additional appropria- ton of $300,00 is provided for the bureau of industrial alcohol in the treasury department.
 A total of $3,00O,O00 for the con- tract air mail service of the post office department is included to supplement $15,000,000 already ap- propriated.
 In addition to authorizing expendi- commended by the treasury depart ment in the two recent allocations under the $415,OO0,0O0 public build- ing program, the following change was made:
 Pawtucket, R. r., to increase limit of cost on postoffice from $40O,0O0 to $460,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
STATUE OF MAJOR
 GEN. EDWARDS

Boston. February IS = (UP) "A statue of Major-G eneral Clarence R: Edwards, wartime commander of the 26th (Yankee) Division. who died here Saturday, may be erected on the grounds of the Massachu- setts State House.
 A resolve filed with the clerk of the house of representatives yester- day by Representative Anthony A. McNulty, democrat. Boston, provides for appointment of special com- mission of one senator. three repre- sentatives, and three members to be named by the governor. to select a site for the proposed memorial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
CHINAMAN HAD
 CRUEL NEW YEAR
Was Celebrating in Boston When N. Y. Police Took Him for Murder

Boston. Eco 18-(UP)-Lee Gim Bor's observance of the oriental new year was cut short when New York ard Boston police inspectors arrested him as murder suspect of an Oxford-street house in Bos- tons Chinatown yesterday.
 Bor, alias James Hay and James Tee was sought by New York author ities in connection with the hatchet Slaying of Sin Foo August 28 at 214th street and Lavino avenue. the Bronx. Tong Wong and John Blan- kenship are held in New York in with the murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

in Washington" said the Rev. MT. Lowell.
 Washington and Lincoln are two men without peers in the history of this country and are deserving of all the praise heaped upon them, said the speaker who criticized the attempt of Edgar Lee Masters in his recent book to condemn Lincoln. The third member of trio which could represent the eighteenth, nineteenth and twentieth century in American history would be Woodrow Wilson, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
Most Coveted Award
 For Heroism May Go
 To Young Chauffeur
Carnegie Gold Medal and $22.5O a Week for Life May Be Prize of John T.. Johnson of Middlesex, Mass.

several local tributes, including cups from the state and from the cities of Revere and Cambridge.
 Johnson is one of three children. He has @ brother, Edward, 22, and sister, Clara, 27.
 The youthful hero does not con- slider it remarkable that he has had opportunities to rescue six per- sons.
 T just happen along at the right time," he explained to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
JUDGMENT
 ENTERED FOR $4,246.78

A foreclosure judgment in the amount of $4,246.78 was entered in favor of the Franklin Fire Insur- ance Co against Eva Churchelow in stipulation agreement approved by Judge Frederick M. Peasley in the superior court this afternoon. The property involved is located in Wol- colt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
LEGION RELIEF WORK

Mascoutah, Ill.-Clarence V. Scheel post 292 of the American Legion here recently formed an un- employment relief committee to give aid to needy persons and help re- lieve unemployment. A theatrical attraction was given at the legion hall as means of raising funds to carry on the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

Brentwood, L. T., N. Y.-Joseph Loeffler post 1006 of the American Legion here Is organizing a Boy Scout troop. Daniel Spence, post commander, fs to be the scoutmas- ter. The post Is now in it's third year and received a citation last year for outstanding community service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS

The following compensation agree ment was filed at the office of the commissioner to-day: Waterbury Rolling Mills and Irwin Cable of Middlebury, broken leg, $18.1S weekly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
prAN AERIAL RoUND-UP

San Francisco, Cal.-The Califor- mia department of the American Legion is planning big aerial membership roundup to be con- ducted on Washington's birthday. February 22. The goal of the de- partment is 60,000 legion members for 1881 on that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
POO Gallons And
 Two Quarts Of
 Whiskey Taken
Squad Under Carson Makes Hit Early This Afternoon Visit to Fernandez Grocery Store Followed Com- plants That IntOxicants Were Being Sold

whether or not the wine was for personal use," the confscated goods will be held as evidence at police headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18
LEGION HELPS JoBLEss

Ell Paso, Texas.-El Paso post 36 of the American Legion recently took the lead in providing food and lodging for the unemployed fiocking to the city. A place to care for the floating population was established in the armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

JAPAN OFFICIAL DEAD
 Tokio. Feb 18- -(UP)Admira Gen. taro Yanashita. righ military coun- cillor of Japan, died here today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-18

"Pass the Hot Cross Buns!"
 Little folks can't seem to get enough of them. And wise mother doesn't mind how many they eat, for she knows there's only goodness and nutrition in them. So place your order early. You can enjoy them fresh every day through Lent, if you ask us to supply you.