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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Steel Dividend
 Cut Is Drastic
Pessinlistic Feeling Towards Market Increased
 -Bnsiness Shows Signs of Mending

couraging evidence that the situa- ton is mending: indeed in many ways domestic trade Is showing its ability to recover its balance and while the process of restoring equilibrium in Europe may be somewhat long-drawn, 1t is not to be forgotten that now at last. there is collective action designed to bring about the application of ef- fective remedies.
 Market Review and Outlook
 With conditions such as they are in the steel industry, 1t was a foregone conclusion that the di- rectors of the big Steel Corpora tion would not care to continue drawing on it's surplus for the purpose of maintaining a high div idend. The impression prevailed generally, however, that the rate would not be cut below 5 per cent. Tn the present temper of the mar ket with the demand for stocks reduced to @ minimum, the drastic cut to per cent naturally added to the pessimistic feeling and was responsible for more or less selling by those who had stocks on hand and more largely by those who had not. Wall Street has suffered from 50 many hard knocks during the last year or two and survived the effect of the reduced Steel dividend will doubtless soon wear away. AS is well known, the amount of securities the public at large is carrying on borrowed cap ital is exceedingly small, therefore. there is little to be feared in the way of extensive liquidation from that element and 1t can be taken for granted that the large finan- cia1 interests, who have been ac- quiring desirable stocks for a long time past have no intention of parting with them at present low prices, especially as the business situation now shows signs of rnending.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
ANOTHER BOMB
 WAS EXPLODED

Genoa, Aug 1-(UP)-A small bomb exploded to-day with slight damage outside the Hotel Coiom- bia, in which many well known italians were spending the night. It was the sixteenth bombing incl dent in Italy within the past few months. III,
 The hotel was crowded with visitors attending the launching or the liner Rex, luxurious transat- lantic Italian passenger liner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs Mary Beau camp was held yesterday afternoon from the Lunny funeral home. 25 Central avenue, with services being conducted by Rev David P. Gaines assisted by Rev Joseph Q. Todd. During the service. MT and Mrs Elvin steere of the. Mil. Plain Union church choir sang "The old Face" Burial took place in Pine Grove cemetery. The bearers were William and Albert Elewit, Wil- liam Jones. George Reed, Charles Reckahn and William McCoIough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Latvenis Held In $1O,O00; Wife
 Free Under $2,OOO
City Court Holds Them for Superior Claims Wife Merely Tool or Accomplice in the Hands of Husband d-State Has Big Array of Witnesses

accomplice in the hands of her husband. On the strength of this statement bonds in his case were doubled. while in Mrs Latvenis a reduction was made.
 Bremen discovered fire burning in two places in the Latvenis home last Sunday afternoon. Fuel oil had been sprayed about the cellar and in a closet on the third floor of the house. Latvenis is not the own CT of the building, but has been carrying heavy insurance on his 
 Fire Marshal Frank w. Holland, Captain Martin Campion, Lieuten- ant Joseph Stevens and Detective Joseph Bender will be numbered among the states witnesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

Mir and Mrs Tofilus Latvenis of 474 Highland avenue were formal ly charged with arson in police court to-day. Through their coun- .sel they waived examination and were ordered held for superior court. Bonds of $10,000 were set in the case of the husband and $2,- 900 for the wife. The latter has been at liberty under bonds or 33,000 since last Wednesday morn ing. In default of bonds of $5,O00 Latvenis has spent week at police headquarters.
 Tn addressing the court this anorning and outlining very briefly 4he facts of the case Prosecuting Attorney Mitchell G. Meyers de- clared that in his opinion Mrs Lat Nenis was nothing but "tooI' or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
THE CAT DID IT

London.---A dog was caught In 6 gate in Horn Park Terrace, Ply mouth. Several civilian . tried un- successfully to release the animal: Threc policemen were called and with a crowbar and other instru- meHts thsy epdeavored to free the dor. Just as they were ready to give up a cat ran in front of the dog. With . convulsivo wriggle, the canine Ieapsd out of the gate and gave chase to the cat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
Commission Probes
 Hop Brook Story
MdidIebmy Demands Redress for Troopers Throwing
 Mash in Stream, Resulting in Death of Fish

Members of the State Fish and Game commission are Investigating the reports that state troopers were responsible for 1000 gallons of mash being dumped into Hop Brook, killing off a large number of young trout and pickerel and sickening cows and horses. which drank from the stream,
 Lieutenant William Schatzman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
MASH KILLING
 ALL THE FISH

Middlebury, Conn, Aug 1--(UPl
 Deputy Game Warden Fred Comber complained to-day that hundreds of trout and pickerel in shattuck Brook had been killed during the past few days by mash which had polluted the stream.
 state police denied they had dumped 5000 gallons of confiscated mash into the brook. They said 1t was possible operators of a raided still had done the damage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
BELIEVED DYING

Torrington, Conn, Aug 1.-(UP) Gerald Marquat, 8, in whose hand kerosene torch exploded last night. was believed dying at Charlotte Hungerford hospital to- day. The boy was playing near a street excavation and was trying to light the torch when 1t ex- pIoded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
WHAT A MEMORYI

Houston, Texas.--six years ago Young Hendricks, then a saiios' met Doris Glassbrook in Enkiana. He fell in love with ner ana a o. finding a job in America, sent tUr M her. They were to pc marrieo on the day Doris landed. As the snip bearing her docked, Young rusned to meet her. Let's get married right away" said Doris. "Gec, I forgot the license." Young replied. They had to wait three days before they could get a license because or the hree-day intention law Tn force hare.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

of the state police denied that the troopers were responsible, but new ertheless considerable mash has been found in the brook, which only recently was stocked by the state fish and game commission.
 The fact that so many fish were killed and some animals made sick has caused the residents of Middle bury to demand an investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
wAg m THE DREAM?

Belmont, N. Cs-W. D. Kennedy. here on buainsss, dreamed that one of his children had been killed. He wrot~ his wife the next morning sskinr if they were all right The wife wrote in reply that the chil. Srsn were aII safe. She gave the letter to Charlie, . four-year-old son. to post for her. On the way to the maiIbox he was run over and killed by . truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
HIST A SNACK

Bangor, Me. - Steve Storosky. Russian woodsman. dropped into a local restaurant for a bite to eat. Before Steve had left he delighted the manager and awed other cus- toners by consuming 36 hard boiled eggs, IT slices of bread, four cups of coffee. four doughnuts, q large beefsteak and four glasses of water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

BLAIR--ErneBt Joseph Blair, age 25 years, died yesterday after noon at St Francis hospital. Hart ford. following & few days illness He was born in Waterbury. but left here for Bristol nine years ago.
 He is survived by a twin brother. Arthur: and four sisters. Frances, Helen, Ada and Marion. all of Bris- tol. The funeral will be held Mon day morning at St Ann's church where a requiem high mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
OBITUARY

CRAFA Anthony Graph Crafa, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs John Healey, of 152 Fairlawn avenue. following q brief illness. He was a native of Italy. but lived in Waterbury for S5 years. during which time he was employed at the American Pin Company in Waterville.
 He is survived by one son, An thony; seven daughters. Mrs George Cianciolo, Mrs John Hea- ley, Misses Susie and Josephine Crafa of Waterbury, Mrs Anthony Pilla and Mrs Henry Petrone of ManvIlle. N. J., and Mrs James Masone of Brooklyn. N. r.; and three stcpsons. Anthony, William and George Masone, all of this city
 Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
wrr As A HUgDAND

Ici Paso, Tex.--Judge Frank Mur. phy granted | divorce to Frank Murphy, and now Kate Murphy. his former wife. wants Frank to come back to live with hcr---but not as her husband. She explained that she wanted Murphy to care Tor their two children in her own home and cut down expenses. .it was charged at the divorce trial that Murphy had two pysvieus Nlyolu .... -....
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
LAW oN WHIsKERs

csntYaiia, Wash.--one of tne funniest city ordinances in the Hle- tory of this town has been passee. It decroes that all men over the age of 21 must % unshaven from July 26 until August IF, the date of the annual southwest Washing- ton pioneer's picnic. The law pro- vidss fines and imprisonment penal ties for violation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
QUITE A LOVER

DO you gya he's a frtY"
 % firt? Why, he can tell the owner of any llpstick in the tennis club by simply tastnig it!"-The Humorist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
DONE BY SAFE BLOWERS

FrsepoYt, L. l.. Aug 1.--Polics believed to-day that the blowing of q fire siren esriy in the morning. calling out the department on . false alarm, was done by safe. blowers who wished to cover up the noise of their operations at an automobile agency, where they blew a safe and obtained $50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
MASS NOTICE

first anniversary mass of requiem will be celebrated Mon- day morning, Aug 3rd, at s:0o o'clock at St Margaret's church for the repose of the soul of the late John Conian.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
DIED.

this city July 2I, 1881 Anthony (Graph) Crafa of 1S2 Fair- lawn Ave. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01

Miss stspbains Peters of Alder stret will sspnd the week end ct Tishsr's Isisnds M Xs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
BIRTH NOTICE

BANE---porn, July 2sth,- . son at et Nays hospital to Mr and Mrs Thomas ?. Zane of % wstssvilis 8t --.r ,-,-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-01
sPRINGFfELD GETS IT

Harrisburg. Pa, Aug 1.--UP)--. The department ef property and supplies teddy an1eonced award of . contract for providing 70 mo- torcycls to the department of revs enue to tho Indian Motorcycle coms pany. Springfield Mas foy e15sG31s
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

Various chambers of commerce in Alaska have wired the Delegate pro- testing againstt he emergency regu- lation issued by Secretary of Agricul- ture Hyde and approved ina procla- nation by President Hoover, reduc- ing the season throughout the United States and Alaska to a period of one month for the hunting of ducks and geese. The reason given for this re- duction from three months to the month of September, for Alaska, is because of severe drought of the last two years affecting the rearing of young birds on breeding grounds. The Biological Survey says that pro- tests are being wired in fro mall sec tions of the country, but that no change will be made in the regula- tion, which Canada is also expected
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26
BETH MARIE ANDERSON.

Following is the list of those con- tributing to the flower fund:
 MT. and Mrs. D. E. Clough and family, Andy Hansen, P. w. Carlson, Miss Virginia Howard, Michael Hoch- reiter, John Sinclair, Nels Anderson, Mir. and Mrs. Carl F. Lottsfeldt, Miss Mary Mclean, A Friend, Mir. and Mrs. John Rieck and family, Chris Petersen, John Krieger, J. w. Dow ney, John Griffin, Mrs. Helen Chil- strom and family, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson :, Sea Wolf Gang, Frank Larson. MT. and Mrs. Frank
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

overabundance of flowers, you may feel free to use part of this money for permanent plants, hedges, etc, for the grave. It is essential to have cards from all the listed names re- turned to Chester.
 The choice of flowers is for you to make, other than these requests:
 Broken wheel, lettered Rest, Dear Wife,, $25, from Chester.
 Heart, lettered "Cro-Mat", BIO, from Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson. Z Pillow, lettered "Sleep, Dear Bes- sie", $15, from Ophir. . Crescent, lettered Peace Pro- found", $15, from Takotna.
 Star, lettered Rest In Peace", $15, from McGrath.
 On a separate sheet I will list all names. Please return cards to Ches- . ter, also the lettered ribbons.
 Thanking you, and with the deepest sympathy for you and yours in your recent bereavement, we are Bessie's friends from Takotna, Ophir and Me Grath.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26
A KIND TRIBUTE TO
 MRS. CHESTER. BRINK

Owing to the sudden change Of plans, the remains of the late Mrs. Chester Brink will be laid to rest in Anchorage, Alaska. The funeral ser vices will be condutted by the Amer ican Legion at Anchorage. The body will be buriel in the Legioc's ceme- tery at Anchorage.
 The money contributed by friends for flowers has been sent to Lima, Ohio. This money will be returned. Rather than being used for flowers, it will be invested in a tombstone, which will be lasting tribute to the. deceasel.
 In the passing of Mrs. Brink we lost loving wife, dear friend, and a fond neighbor. To those nearest and dearest to Mrs. Blink, We extend our heartfelt sympathy.
 BETH MARIE ANDERSON, Takotna, Sept. "A.
 Following is the letter sent by Miss Anderson to Mir. F. W. Cramer, the brother of Mrs. Brink, at Lima, Ohio, prior to change of plans:
 Takos.la, Alaska,
 Sept. 22, 1881. MT. F. w. Cramer,
 Lima, Ohio
 My dear MT. Cramer::
 The people of the communities of Takotna, Ophir and McGrath sympa- thize with you and the mother in the passing of the late Mrs. Chester Brink.
 Because she was esteemed so high ly and so we'll liked by all, we wish to send flowers for her funeral. We are enclosing a postal money orler for $159.75, to be used for flowers or any other part of the funeral you desire
 Kindly have all cards and lettered ribbons returned to Chester Brink. If it is possible, please have a fiashlight picture taken of the casket and flowers at the chapel or church. It would be nice to have the picture about 6x8 inches. This is to be sent to Chester. Kindly deduct the cost of this from the monef order.
 If you feel that there will be an
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26
Revi8atOr Restores Waters
 Lost Element

THE NEWEST MIRACLE OF MODERN SCIENCE 10V important thing life We cannot
 tnue heahfully unless with some respect
 to the laws of nature Life but cellular budny celu lar elimination This lost element of activity which both creates cellular Sir Arbuthnot Lane the English physician says diseases directly racabe bad drainage bodyto the accumulation of cloggg poisons at organs
 For centuries the world has recognized the value springs and medical officers attrbut the springs the natural activity waters This radoactvy is of ntures of dissovng atng destroying poisons and building healthy and stissues sas3ta s.8e @S It possible for sick we perpet aly and at reasonable the splendid benefits genuine radioactive health spring in the home through this invention THE NAVIGATOR WATER JAR.
 Order today from of the following suagents: Vic Ebrght Flat; Tom Devan Ruby Oliver Anderson McGrath Fred Roethlsberger ophir; Chris Petersen Takotna.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

from his fifth summer expedition to Alaska. On his recent trip he found skeletons of persons believed to have been among the first inhabitants of the North American continent. There were found on Kodiak Island, more than 100 miles southwest of Seward. It has been established that ancient man migrating to North America from Asia took the coast route and passed down the west coast of Alaska, rather than entering the interior and passing down the rivers. The cura- tor states that discoveries on the most recent expedition are sufficient to prove the coast and peninsula gested route, which is to the mainland passage rather than the other sug- of Alaska and along the rivers.
 pr. Hrdlicka thinks that there is no probability thatt he early corners established themselves in any of the places along the coast for any long period of time. They have advanced toward the south. By not establish
 ing themselves permanently they they therefore have left scanty relics and other acumulations to identify them. Then, again, the coast has un- dergone many changes and has been completely rebuilt in places, thus washing away what remains of them which might have survived. Science may never hope, unless it be through some happy accident, to find the act ual remains of the early men along the route of their travel. It shall not shall not find them at all until in- vestigators reach point where they settled permanently, lived on solid ground, and left remnants of their so- journ. It is the ai moi the Smith sonian now to find such remains on the islands of the far North and along the rivers of the northwest coast. The recent expedition brought forth important specimens which add another link to the increasing testi- mony of science of the march of early man through this region. Skeletal remains and objects of great signifi- canoe have opened more scientific era in American exploration.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

Ernest Walker Sawyer, who spent the past summer ip Alaska, accem- panying the various Congressional delegations and the Los Angeles party, has returned to Washington, and after brief trips to New York and Boston will proceed to the Pacific coast, where he has several matters on concerning proejcts for the devel- opment of industries in Alaska.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

to adopt. The President is very much interested in this matter, and feels thatt he sportsmen and people gen. orally should cooperate to avoid the calamity of extermination.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

Henry c. Wilson had been appoint ed postmaster at Angon earlier in the year, but he has declined to serve, and Fred E. Brandes has now been suggested for appointment to the po
 sition.
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

Guskey, MT. and Mrs. Fred Dnhoiss Milton Rice, Beth Marie Andersons A. X. Grant, Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Tay- Tor and family, Alex. Scheael MT. and Mrs. Joe Ferris, Chris Nelson, Matt Xvi, Owen Gray, Bert Goodpastero Billy Sanatkas, Fred Roethlisberger, Chris Bolgen, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Oates and family, Stanley J. Nicholse Margaret Ulch, Capt. George Green, Eli Walker, J. Davidson, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Langley, MT. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Thomas Saknoff, George w. Clyde.
 Mrs. Peck: Where have you been all evening?"
 Miles: At the office"
 Mrs. P: "Then yon must be made of asbestos. for your office burned down two hours ago"
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26
ALASKA INTERESTS AT
 THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
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i1CtJlilu9O rom rage L.)
 of Commons for so many years. It is a compliment, as well, that one oc- cupying the position he.does in- Par lament should. have been asked to devote so much. time 4when not active ly engaged in Parliamentary duties, to rendering. aid towards what it is believed will eventually develop into a service of very high importance for @ this part of the Dominion.
 "Mr. Blacks, ability to speak on behalf of the Yukon in the matter of the North and South road which Dr. Tolme has put in the forefront of his policies cannot be questioned. He has tte confidence if the people of the Northland, knows its transportation needs, and is persuaded that such highway as is proposed will mean in- , creased prosperity. The presence at Victoria recently of MT. Black and the other representatives of the com mittee discussing. the British Colum- bia-Y -Yukon-Alaska highway is an earnest of another step towards the conummation of this project"
 The Commissioner of Indian Af fairs has taken up the matter of es- tablishing a snhool for the natives at Stephens Village with Charles w.. Hadkesworth, acting chief of the Alaska division. A recent petition indicates that there are 27 children now in need of tuition, and MT. Wordsworth expresses the opinion that a school is needed at this loca- tion. It seems that for 16 years the Episcopal church maintained mis- sion and conducted school at St.. Stephens, but these have not been in effect for several years past.
 The other day Washington news paper published the first Lindbergh photo from the Arctic circle..' 1t shows Colonel and Mrs. Lindbergh on their arrival at Point Barrow on Au- gust 2, when they were treated to spontaneous welcome by the natives. who are also shown, adorned by their pArkas, in the photo.
 The Delegate is arranging to send to every school room in the Territory a beautiful portrait-poster of George Washington, executed in colors, and 22x28 inches in size. These posters are being distributed in cooperation with the United States George Wash ington Bicentennial Commission of Washington, D. C., in order to stimu- late interest among the thousands of school children of the district in the coming nine -minths celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Father of Our Country.
 Dr. Ales Hrdlicka, curator of an- thropology at the Smithsonian Insti- tuition, has returned to Washington
The Kusko times., 1931-09-26

iDr. Ales Hrdlicka, curator of an- thropology at the Smithsonian Insti- tuition, has returned to Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
BOYS CLUBS PLAN
WINTER PROGRAM
v ~
c. m. Fyte Invites All to Join
for Fall Sports Season
and Other Activities.

Activities ranging from tumbling to
public speaking will be included in the
Fall and Winter programs of the four
boys clubs of washington now in ex-
istence, Charles M. Fyfe, director Of the
Boys Club Of washington, declared
yesterday.
Mr.. SFyfe said local organizations, in
addition to his own, now afnliated with
the Boys Club Federation of America
include the Georgetown Boys Club, at
Thirty-first and M streets; Noel House
Boys Club, at 1863 Kreamer street
northeast. and the Merrick Boys Club,
at 500 East Capitol street northeast.
The Boys Club of Washington is
located at 23o G street.
Have Sports Program.
San of these clubs" Mr.. Fyfe said,
sare prepared to furnish leisure time
activities for boys between the ages
of 8 and 18 who are in need OF them
and at such low membership fee
that no boy, regardless OF financial
circumstances, is thereby prohibited
These clubs" Mr.. Fyfe added, "offer
as the outstanding feature of their
program a well rounded sports program
which appeals to most every boy. They
also offer games of all varieties,
libraries, gymnasiums, shower baths,
weekly swins at the Boys Y. M. c. A.,
troops of Boy Scouts and workshops
and at the Third street club a dental
clinic Is maintained free for its mem
beers insneed of such service and unable
70 pay ifor it.
Top Membership Fee Is 50.
''Harmonica bands, tumbling teams,
nunior civic clubs and public speaking
groups are also included in the Boys
Club of Washington program. The
only qualifications that are necessary
to joinAone of these clubs are that boys
must be between the ages Of 8 and
n8 for registration, and in all the clubs
the fee for membership does not exceed
So per year, the rates being graded
according to the age classifcatons OF
boys.
eat this time of the year, when so
many boys are eager to play basket
ball, their biggest problem is in secur-
ing a place to play. Teams are now
being formed in most Of these boys
clubs and groups Of boys wishing to
form teams or individuals wishing to
Join teams are invited to join the club
nearest their homes"