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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-06-19

Ordered this 10th day Of June. A. d.
1891. by the Circuit Court for Montgomery
county. as a Court Of Equity, that the
sale made by Albert NJ. Bouic. Assignee.
10 Kenneth Lyddane. and reported in the
above entitled cause. be ratified and con-
irmed. unless cause TO the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 4th day OF
July next: Provided copy Of this order
be inserted in some newspaper published
in said Montgomery county. once in each
Of three successive weeks before the said
4th day Of July. 1881
The Report states the amount Of the
sale to be $4,000. 90.
CLAYTON X. WATKINS Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county
True copy-Test
CLAYTON K. WATKINS.
june i2-td Cierx
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-06-19

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as q Court Of Equity. No. 6l0I Equity
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-06-19

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court Of Equity. No. 6l07 Equity.
The Washington times., 1931-04-10
BUICK

BUICK 1928 Master 5.pass. Sedan. driven
only 10000 miles, motor wonderful
condition. good paint and good tires all
around. Really a good buy at S675,
'" 'O' STANLEY H. HoRNER
1o15 shd 1111 14th ST. N. ",
The Washington times., 1931-04-10
LINCOLN
NASE

NASH-1929 6, convertible coupe; origi-
nal paint, beautiful condition; very low
mileage. S495 STANLEY H. HORNER'
NASH 1929 8 Convertible Coupe, original
paint. beautiful condition. very low mile
age S495 STANLEY H. HORNER. 1913
14th ST n W
The Washington times., 1931-04-10
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
REAL ESTATE WANTED "

WILL PAY all cash for 8 or 8 room brick
houses reasonably priced white or color
ed; prefer clear property or subject to
small indebtedness. EARLE W. MANSON.
District 1878. 1103 Vermont Ave.
The Washington times., 1931-04-10
Automobiles I (l35)
BUICK
CHEVROLET

CHEVROLET COACH-This is a good buy
for $S5. 1879 Oates st. N. E. Lincoln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1881
The Wickersham Report

Just twenty months after it was formed by President Hoover the Wickersham law enforcement commission has made it's report. Although we have not yet had time to examine the full report we believe that 1t contents itself merely with touching upon the prohi- bition question. As that problem seemed to be the most vexing, probably the rank and file of American people won't mind that it did not explore into other fields of lawlessness. Anyway majority of people in this country firmly believed that the commission was nomed solely to report an prohibition enforce ment and nothing else. As to the report we find 1t hard to digest.
 At first glance it is observed that the con- mission is opposed to repeal of the 18th amendment. to modification to permit the manufacture of light wines and beers and to state or government control of liquor. Yet in individual reports accompanying the commis- sion's finding seven of the eleven commis- sloners propose basic changes in the prohibi- ton laws. Six members support liquor plan based on that now in operation in Swe- den. Practically every one of the commis- sioners agreed that since the return of the sa- loon can never be countenanced. government control of liquor will be the ultimate solution of our temperance problems.
 To our way of thinking the outstanding figure on the Wickerstam commission today IS Monte M. Lemann of Louisiana. He re- fused to sign the commissions report To- gcther with Newton D. Baker, Wilson's former war secretary, he favored unconditional repeal of the 18th amendment. MT Baker, however signed the report. We suppose that Mir Lemann could not see his way clear to signing a report that favors continuance of the 9th amendment as it now stands, while his individual opinion was for repeal. Certainly he showed the courage of his convictions. But for that matter so did those members who favored strict adherence to the present laws. for they managed to have the report coincide with their views
 Just how much good the report will do the country IS more than we can answer The situation seems just muddled now as be- fore Drys are jublant over the fact that the commission believes prohibition can be enforced Vets need simply to point to the individual reports in which revision is clearly indicated If such diversity of thought Will aid the country to make decision then the report will be vindcated. The thing 10 do IS to submit the whole question to the people for referendum vote. States that desire prohibition should be allowed to retain it, but those clearly opposed to it should not be subjected to the contrary opinions of others
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
Big Money Waiting

More than 5OO,OOO unclaimed funds. estates and bequests, involving totals running into the millions, are now awaiting unknown owners in this country, according to lnfor- nation collected in survey made for the American Magazine by Daniel O'Sulivan, a lawyer who has specialized in locating miss ing heirs. The principal difficulty in dis tributng this colossal wealth Mir OSullivan shows, is that most Americans have very It. tie information about their forebears or dis tant relatives
 Since the Revolutionary war, the average American has had at least sixty grandparents not to mention collateral relatives by the hun dreds on both sides in every generation With such d vast number of ancestors. there is always chance that anybody may sudden ly find neat inheritance thrust upon him. Yet few Americans can recall even the maiden names of their two grandmothers. Not one person in ten can tell the names of their grandparents and where they were born.
 There are more unclaimed estates in Southern California than in any other sec ton of the country. In recent years it has become popular for retired business men and their wives to go to California to spend their last days. Usually they have no immediate relatives and no ties to hold them to their home cities. and when they die thy often leave substantial estates and no known heirs.
 Savings banks hold thousands of dollars belonging to depositors who have disap- peared. These accounts amount to more than S20,0000 900. More than Sl00,000 900 lies in the English court of chancery awaiting unknown owners. However. for your own protection" Mir O'Sullivan advises, remem- Der that legitimate investigators do not de- mand payment in advance If a stranger offers to collect an estate for you, tell him that he can have a certain percentage of the amount collected after he has collected it, but don't advance him any fee expense money Above all. do not start to spend ln hertance before you get it..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
Court Reformation

The general assembly in the past hasn't seemed to take very kindly to suggestions recommendations of the Connecticut Judicial Council of which former Chief Justice Wheeler of the Supreme Court of Errors is the chairman. And judging from what we know of the legislature it will put as many obstacles as possible in the path of the latest change proposed for the minor courts of the state. The council would replace all city. town, and borough courts by thirty-six dis trict courts This would decrease the num- Der of small courts now in existence and of course the number of presiding justices.
 To the governor would be given the ap- pointment of these district court judges with the approval and sanction of the senate and house. as IS now the in superior and preme court appointments. In one respect the change would have the complete support of Governor Cross, for in his inaugural ad- dress he stressed the fact that the chief execu- tive of the state should have more to say in the appointment of the judges of the minor courts. He asked that the legislature take action this matter. Of course if the legs- lature should adopt the judicial council rec ommendation in full it would not be neces- sary to make this constitutional change.
 For many years there has been much orti- ClSm or tDe small courts, not merely Tn Con- necticut but in other states where motorists in particular were the victims of what have popularly been termed roadside courts" These were nothing more nor less than hasti- ly called hearings at which motor law viola tors summarily fined by justices of the peace. Small towns were accused right and left of using this of increasing their revenue. while officials were charged with ex- ceeding their powers in making arrests holding court at any time of the day or night and the most convenient place, and also in i'm posing excessive fines considering the of fense. While many of these charges are un- founded there was some evidence to substan- tiate the claims of motorists that they were being harshly treated.
 In few years the number of courts in Connecticut would be many more than the sixty we now have. In the beginning we had the city town or borough court. Then juvenile and small claims courts were ap- proved A year or SO ago district traffic court was organized at Danbury and the ex- pertinent proved successful that Comms- sioner of Motor Vehicles Stoeokel would like to see series of such in the state. Every time a new court is created it means at least one new judge and generally two. not 10 men, ton a host of other court officials with the ensuing expenses. In eliminating these in favor of well-manned district courts the ju- dcial council moves for efficient and well. dispensed justice. It is move that can't be made hastily but it has much to command sound peoples attention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
A New Street Dept. Head

In naming Thomas J. Fleming temporary superintendent of streets, sewers. and water. Mayor Hayes has made a wise move A year ago when he appointed the late Edward F. Bradley to the post he chose a man whose engineering ability and knowledge was ad- equate to the task of caring for the many miles of Brass City streets, etc. Mir Flem- ing, we know, will be worthy successor to Mir Bradley. He has the ability and also the experience to carry on the work where the latter left of. Although his appointment is only for three months. we feel sure that this probationary period will convince the mayor. the board of works, and also the city at large that Mir Fleming IS quite capable of hand ling the multitudinous duties that are now his.
 Confronted with the immediate task of clearing the streets of slush, snow, and ice. not to mention keeping cross-walks sanded. and gutters cleared of debris. Mir Fleming lost no time in buekling down to real work. That same close application to the job at hand has characterized his entire career in the engineer ing profession. We can recall when Mir Flem- ing was building the Thomaston road, north- ward from the Chase Metal Works, five or six years ago We never passed the spot early or late, that we didn't see Mir Fleming right on the job keeping men and materials moving. And that particular stretch of the Thomaston road is standing the test of time and the constant passage of vehicles over it as well as any that We know of
 Mayor Hayes has conferred the. appoint ment on another native boy for which the city should be glad. It is proof conclusive that Waterbury need not go beyond its linn its to find men skilled in their own profes- sions and able to take care of any civic re- responsibilities that may be given them. We know that the World War veterans of Wa terbury will welcome the appointment of one from their ranks to the street superintendent cy. And we believe that Waterbury will come to agree that worthy successor to the late Mir Bradley has been found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
Scientific Lingo

A newspaper reporter covering the annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science has had terrible time with the scientific lingo. but he con- cludes that. after all. science isn't so bad when you get into it. Corralling delegate who happened to be an old schoomate, and IS now a learned doctor of something or other, the newspaper man said: Doc. I'm beyond my depth and sinking. for the third time. Tell me- on your honor. what's the lecture about that is entitled Hexylresorcnol in the Treatment of Ascaris. Hookworm and Tri- ehuris Infestations'' know what hook worm means"
 Oh, replied the savant, the first word is germicide. and all the title means is whether the stuff is good for hookworm. Then why didn't they say so?" insisted the reporter. The savant merely blinked and grinned. Doc" pursued the reporter. remember the time We wired the old school bell? How would you say that in technical language. "Why," replied the learned man. that would involve the dynamcal problem of rendering an acoustical clarion nonfunctional.
 Eventual disappearance of Niagara Falls is predicted by Dr Reginald H. Pegrum of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20

University of Buffalo. Commenting upon the recent slide in one section of the Amer- can falls. the scientist remarked. This. of course. will take thousands of years. There is nothing highly unusual from the geologic point of view, in the destruction of the see- ton of the falls crest today. It is just part of the normal erosion which has been going on since the falls were formed thousands of years ago at Lewiston and which has chseled the great rock gorge at the Niagara. Pieces of the crest are being broken of daily. only they generally are not as large as those destroyed to-day when the amount of the falls line disturbed was discernible. ." We'll the doctor has done noble deed by his proclamation. Think of all the. thousands and thousands of happy honeymooners who might not have the pleasure of seeing Mag ara Falls by moonlight or daylight. What would America be without its Niagara Falls and what would the vaudeville comedian do without them, too?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20

The biggest rabbit hunt ever recorded out side of Australia occurred recently on Crosse Isle, in the Detroit river. It was led by the chief of police and participated in by several hundred men and boys. Thousands of rabbits were bagged. But not shot was heard. There was not even the swish of an arrow or the swing of club. The bunnies were herded into pounds and held for transfer to other parts of the state where such game is scarce. There they will live freer and hap pier life, doing little harm and. in season. furnishing sport for hunters in an environ ment that offers them better chance for their lives This is far better scheme than butch erng them off in wholesale lots. The idea may be worth adopting in various sections of the country overrun with rabbits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE THE EDITORS ELSEWHERE HAVE ABOUT THIs THAT AND THE OTHER THING

says (Chapter S2, Section i563) that all motor vehicle registrations. eX- cept those that are temporary, shall
 expire at midnight on the last day of
 December of the year in which they
 are issued. A 1880 plate is not good
 after midnight of the 31st, but the
 1881 plates can be used after mid-
 night of the 30th. Here is really q
 day of grace.
 Commissioner Stoeckel has for
 some time realized that the law im-
 poses an unnecessary inconvenience
 on motor vehicle owners, but his at
 tempts to have the General Assem-
 ply give the law little more 1ati- tude have thus far failed. His effort
 is likely to be renewed at the com
 ing session and the Legislature
 should be responsive to his recom-
 mendations. The owner should
 have the privilege of attaching his
 next years markers any time, say
 begins. Many states have a provis-
 fen even more liberal than this. Generally the old markers cannot
 be used after midnight on the 31nt.
 but Texts permits their use during , the first month of the new year. while providing that new plates can
 not be displayed prior to January 1st.
 Although we agree that the exist ing provision of the Connecticut law is an inconvenience to many motor vehicle owners, it Is a matter that we can get much excited about. When no fewer than 5000 persons applied in person at the Capitol on Monday for new registrations. and nearly 5000 did not fet their mail applications in until that day, it may be assumed that large number would still procrastinate even if they were privileged to install new markers week before the end of the year A change in .the law might serve
 However, to ease the last minute rusl for new plates, while enabling own
 CTS to consult their own leisure about attaching them. We suppose that as human nature remains sa 1t Is there Twill be, in an yeyent, many who will not take advantage of any leeway tfe law may afford them. Doing to- morrow what might just as well be done today appears to be almost an inbred trait,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20

A tract of waste land, 35 acres in extent, has recently been purchased in southern In- diana and set aside as sanctuary for wild game and birds. It will be reforested for this purpose. The creation of bird and game refugees is fine philanthropy; It is a good thing to provide protection for the wild creatures whose struggling for existence in the face of advancing civilization have become steadily more difficult. It is good thing to put areas of waste land to work in this way. They provide recreation ground for humane as well as refuge for birds and beasts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
TO=DAY'S SELECTED POEM
THE PLOWMAN"
(By Richard J. Ncedham in The New York
 Timpsl

(By Richard J. Needham in The New York
 Times) Half hidden in the gray of evening, CIcaying the carth's brown flank. he stumbIcs on, Till clouds creep up to veil the palid sky, And the last fiery glow of day has gone The team pIods home; harsh jangling Of the
 harness, Trample of hoOfs on clay; the doors swing wide Voices ring through the dark, a pale light gIim-
 mcrs: Gray banks of mist close the hillside. He blows his ridge: neither i'm joy nor sorrow Nor anxious of the approaching seasons gan Others shall SOW, and watch the seeds awaken
 ing; Others shall draw the shaking loads of grain. His work outIives him: harvest, seed, and harv-
 est With change uncfanging as the night and
 promise; He Iabors on for masters yet unborn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
QNNSS
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If there is one thing the American likes, 1t is a good humping, particu- larly of his neighbor.
 ... -J. Brooks Atkinson. There are politicians who persist in the illusion that they are alive.
 -Benito Mussolini. Whoever admits that he is too busy to improve his methods has acknowledged himself to be at the end of his rope. And that is always the saddest predicament which any one can get into.
 J. ogden Armour. The world at present is divided into two camps, the camp of democ- racy and the camp of militarism.
 Lord Astor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
OH! OH! OH!

A racketeer on trial for murder bribed an Irishman with $100 to hold out for a verdict of manslaugh- ter. After being out for dong time, the jury returned with the desired verdict.
 'I'm awfully grateful to you," the racketeer told the Irishman. "Did you have much trouble?'
 "Yes," replied the son of Erin. q had a divil of a time. All the rest wanted to acquit you."-Pathfinder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
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THE GOLD RUSH

THE GOLD RUSH
 On January 20, 184S, settlers in California announced they had dis covered gold in an excavation made for the tailrace in a water-power mill near Coloma.
 This discovery caused intense excitement everywhere. Men from all parts of the world rushed by boats and wagons across the prairies to the new gold region. The great body of gold-seekers, "the Argo- nauts." arrived in 1S49 and by the end of the year more than 900 persons settled in the district.
 The richness of the discovery helped stimulate exploration and development of the far, west. s..r
 This day also marks the anniver- sary in. history of the purchase of Pettaquamscot. R., l.. from the In- dians in 1857 and the opening In 1846 of the first telegraph line be- tween Philadelphia and New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20

Mystery and cussedness combine 10 make the black leopard the most fascinating of all wild animals, declares Frank Black. famous wild animal collector who is writing his ex- periences in Golfers Weekly. According to Mir Buck the black leopard is the "meanest and most vicious of all the great cats" More over he is a geological mystery new species which is even now in process of evolution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
NUMBER PLATES
(Hartford Courant).

To the Editor of The Courant:
 For some days one has noticed on our highways motor vehicles, from New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts carrying '1931 li-' cense plates. How long will the Connecticut authorities persist ,n their present senseless and incon- venient practice of not permitting the use of a new number plates before the year ends? If there were any valid reasons for such persistence it would be excusable. but as TO such reason exists, why not have change? f.t
 EDWARD G. CAMP.
 Middletown, Dec. 26, 1930.
 The criticism of our correspond ent should be leveled at the public statutes of Connecticut. The Com missioner of Motor Vehicle is with out discretion in the matter. The law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
Good evening.
 o-O-o A GAME OF CABBAGE

Life is like a game of cribbage.
 Peg. peg away. Often it is played the. same,
 Peg. peg away. Working to increase our score, Fifteen two and fifteen four, Hoping in the "crib" there's nore,
 Peg. peg away. Hearts and diamonds. clubs and
 spades.
 Peg. peg away. So the game of life is played,
 Peg. peg away. And we shuffle. cut and deal, Showing anxious hope we feel. What the starter may reveal,
 Peg. peg away. Often in study deep,
 Peg. peg away. What to discard, what to keep,
 eS' PeS away. When our leading cards we throw It will often happen so. Some one tells us. it's go."
 Peg, peg away. All through life young and old
 Peg, peg away. Grumbling OCT the cards they hold,
 Peg, peg away. As we move the pegs about, Surely there is not doubt, But at last we'll all peg out"
 Peg, peg away.
 -Huhe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-20
Personal Health Seruice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene not disease diagnosis or treatment. will be answered by Dr Brady. Ad. dress him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.