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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02
court martial here as were Howard Bryant and Leonard OdOnn

and Leonard Odom.
 It is fair to Lieut. Hirschfeld Lieut.. Bowman and Lieut. French to say that all had requested that they be transferred to another station before the Tallapoosa sailed from Juneau. Lieut. Hirscn- field had heard before he left that he had been assigned to one of the Coast Guard vessels that are building at Bath, Maine, which will soon be placed in commission. Lieut.. Bowman ana Lieut.. French had not heard from their request Tor transfer but expected word when they reached Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

The world is tired of and warke nations. It painfully realizes that it will take many more years to absorb and distribute the dislocations and the cost of the war just charlottesville Post-In- telligencer)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

From New York alone S600000000 in short time money has been loaned to Germany. It begins to appear that the next moratorium, ii the last one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

British Columbia has made profit of more than S2 100000 on sales of hard liquor during the last six months. Give Americans time and they'll pave every road in the Province-(Seattle Tmes9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

It is worth while to remember that the country recovered from the panic of 1873 and that ot 1893. This depression will not last forever.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

4 Senator Morrison insists that the Democratic Party must be dry. In opinion 1t has been dry and hungry quite long enough.-(Atlanta Con- sttution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

According to the Chicago Tribune the bootleg gers making liquor out of onions. Couple of shots of that ought to keep the doctor away too -tMacon Ga, Telegraphl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

Thousands of persons it is said, pay their taxes unconsciously And others, it should be noted are unsconscious afterward.-( Seattle Tmes)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02

Anyway, the depression has hit the working
 man with everything but the lunch pail.-(Oympia Olympian)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-09-02
PIANO TUNING Repairing-Refinishing

P. w. Phillips, Baldwin Sales Agent, now at the Juneau Melody House. Telephone 18-2 for ap- pointment. -adv.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
SECOND VICTORY
 FOR LOCAL SINGERS
St Margaret's School Glee Club Given First Place
 for Second Time
MANY COMPETITORS

The Glee club of St Margarets school in this city was the winner in the annual interpreparatory school competition which was held Saturday afternoon at the school. The victory was the second for the local club and with the addition of one more victory permanent pos session of the cup will be obtained.
 Miss Elan E. Carter led the local club and other members were: Elsie Randall Joan Deming, Virginia Wells, Helen Wilder, Elizabeth Mar win, Eleanor O'Neill, Mary E. Kin ne, Dorothy Boomer, Catherine Crane, Caroline Neill and Isabelle Schaffer.
 The schools competing were: Hill side school of South Norwalk, Rose mary hall of Greenwich, Low-Hey- wood school of Stamford and Wyke- ham Rise school of Washington. Twelve contestants participated for each school.
 The judges included: Franklin Robinson of New York. associate director of the National Orchestra association; Professor Richard Don ovan of the Yale School of Music, Fanny E. Davies of the Washington school who arranged the contest and Bruno Huhn of New York, a noted composer and instructor of voice at St Margarets school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
MOTOR VEHICLE
 DEPT REPORT
The l93O Figures Show Re- ductiOn in Accidents
 From Previous Years
INCREASE IN CARS

Connecticuts first notable annual reduction in fatal and personal in- jury automobile accidents in the years since motor vehicles became numerous is called to attention in statistical report for 1880 prepared by Miss Ethel Usher, research direc- tor for the department of motor ve- hicles. She finds that all accidents decreased from the prevoius year by about 22 per cent fatalities by 10 per cent, and the number of persons in- jured by per cent.
 Fairly significant of accidents trends, says Miss Usher, is the fact that 1890 was the second consecu- tive year in which the state was able to report a decrease in all accidents. The year was the first in which 1n- juries to persons decreased. All de- creases were accomplished notwith- standing increases of about 8 per cent in the number of registered cars, 6.S per cent in licensed opera tors, and 10 per cent in the use of motor vxehicles, as indicated by 1n- creased gasoline consumption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Gallo Denies Story Of Mrs. Mastranado;
 Case Is Continued
Police Unable to Check Up On All Points of Incident as Related By Victim of Gun, Reported Resting Com fOrtably at St Marys

struck her in the throat and she fell unconscious. Residents of Cooke street and Woodlawn terrace called police headquarters. Mrs Mas tranandO was removed to the hos pital in the police ambulance.
 Detective Joseph Bender and Patrolmen Charles Caffrey and Jo- seph Mccarthy later investigated the case and took Gallo into GUS tody.
 Mrs Mastranado, who first gave gave the name of Marie Hurley and had the police puzzled for a short time, was resting comfortably to- day at St Mary's. Gallo in default of bonds of $5,000 is being held a prisoner at police headquarters. About two months ago he was run down by an automobile at the cor ner of Willow and Grove streets and spent several weeks in the hos pital.
 What is a ''sticker" to the police is how he managed to reach Wood lawn terrace as quickly as the bus, providing Mrs Mastranado's story is true. He had no machine and his lame leg would prevent him from making the hill in time to meet the woman as she alighted from the bus. Whether or not the complain ing witness and the defendant have been acquainted in the past will be brought out more definitely when evidence is taken in the case. Gallo denies the charge and in fact the entire story of Mrs Mastranado. The latter is as positive in her as- sertionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11

Bonds of $5,OOO were named to- day in the case of George Gallo, 49, of 148 Central avenue, who was arraigned in police court this morn ing on the charge of assault with Intent to kill. Owing to the irl- ability of the states principal wit ness, Mrs Marie Mastranado, 30, of IT Seymour street, to appear a post ponement until May 18th was granted. Gallo is accused of shoot ing Mrs Mastranado as she alighted from a Cooke street bus, near Woodlawn terrace, late Saturday evening. The accused denies the ac- cusation and insists that he is not acquainted with the woman.
 Mrs Mastranado when taken to St Mary's hospital following the shooting gave fictitious name and told conflicting stories to the police.
 She was positive, however, in her Identification of Gallo when the latter was brought to the hospital in the custody of the police.
 According to the woman's story she encountered Gallo in Exchange place Saturday evening and when he attempted to engage her in a conversation she walked away from him and started up North Main street. Near Kingsbury street she became aware of the fact, so she claims, that the man was following her. To elude him she crossed North Main street to Cooke street and boarded bus. Near Woodlawn ter race she alighted and claimed that she intended to walk to North Main street and take a Town Plot trolley car home. She had walked but a short distance from the bus when she was confronted by a man she alleges to have been Gallo. "Now I got you" the chap said and point ing a gun at her fired. The bullet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
GOOD PROGRAM IN
 PARISH BASEMENT
Social Session of Blessed Sacrament Church Was
 Largely Attended
D. J. LEARY CHAIRMAN

The Blessed Sacrament Holy Name society held a social meeting last evening in the basement of the church. Dr Edward Kirschbaum spoke on "Anti-toxin and Medical Science" James Gilmartin gave a brief talk on Robert E. Lee" deal ing with the civil war. A talk deal ing with crime and prison reform was given by Rev John W. Fay.
 During the evening entertainment was enjoyed with selections by the A B c quartet, James Butler and his banjo band, William Delaney and Stanley Skipp rendering Irish songs, Miss Betty McGivney and Everet West as piano soloists.
 Controller Daniel Leary, president of the society, acted as chairman. Refreshments were served. The was opened by Rev John J. Mccarthy. chaplain of the society, who thanked the members for their in attending the first get-to-get meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Good Performance
 at St Joseph's S Hall
"Charley's Aunt" Staged Under Auspices of the
 Knights of Lithuania

A successful presentation of "Charley's Aunt" the famous stage comedy was given by the Knights of Lithuania in St Joseph's audi torium last night, bringing to a close a program in honor of Mothers day. Previous to the play presentation, remarks were given by Professor Alexander J. Alecksis. Rev Joseph J. Valentiejus, and Rev Anthony Kazlauskas. Solos were sung dur iny intermission by Miss E. Zickus, and Miss Marcella Anrikis.
 In the morning a high mass was celebrated in St Joseph's church fol- lowing a procession led by Father Valentiejus. The sermon was preached by Father Anthony Smulk- stys. Miss Margaret Martel was soloist. Breakfast was served in the hall afterward. The following com mittee was in charge of the days program:
 John Marchukaitis, J. Lesunaitis, Julia Vazni- Olga Gecionis, J. Jok- sha, Helen Marchukaitis, J. Lesu- naatis, Julia Vaznikaitis, J. Wilma vicia, Anna Janavich, Alexander J. AleksiS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
EDWARD LEACH MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Event Fittingly Ob= served By Local Lodge of Elks Saturday
NEW YORK DELEGATION

A vote of thanks has been eX- tended to the members of the Wa terbury Lodge of Elks by New York lodge, No. 1, for their hospitality and cooperation Saturday in mak- ing the annual memorial services in honor of the late Edward Leach so impressively successful. It marked the sixth time that a New York delegation has visited Riverside cemetery and at the base of an Elk crowned monument have held serv- ices in honor of the late Grand Ex- alted Ruler Edward Leach, who re- sided here for many years. He was a past exalted ruler of the New York lodge before he became na- tionally prominent.
 Among those attending the serv- ices from New York was Chief Magistrate James F. Mcdonald, a past exalted ruler of the New York lodge. Other members of the party were Martin c. McCue, chief clerk of the surrogate courts of New York and Maj Gen Henry Dewitt Hamilton.
 The services at the grave were in charge of the following New York CTS. Exalted ruler, Arthur V. Dear den: esteemed Heading knight Will liam c. Hartman; esteemed loyal knight, George J. Cary; esteemed featuring knight. Robert A. Reilly; esquire, John A. Boone; chaplain Judge McDonald; secretary, M. C. McCue; oration, William T. Philips past exalted ruler and present sec retary of the New York lodge.
 . Others in the New York party were: M. W. Ravens. Charles l.. b Snedecker, F. A. O'Neil, Claremon' Dearden, Louis Kasdowitz. James F. Egan, Benjamin P. Weeks, a trustee of the New York lodge. Jo' seph O'Brien, w. c. Hartman, Louis Schiller, William M. Hamlin, J. Campbell, William R. Sutlif, Harry Salamon, Louis Kasdowitz. James Biglin, Julia Wallach and Maj Ger Hamilton.
 The reception committee of lodge 265, Waterbury. consisted of Charles K. Ahearn, exalted ruler; Renalt Palatine, esteemed leading knight Edward Moran, secretary; ID. Clancy, William Reither. Thomas Finnagan, trustees: James Bowen chaplain; James Walker. Charles Fitzpatrick pr Edward Godfrey Atty Edward Mcdonald, D. F. Buck ley, M. J. Ryan and Ralph Foster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Conference Of Girl
 Scouts In Hartford
English Lecturer and Many Other Worldwide Famous
 Figures to Address Session

Morgan B. Bulkley, Jr, Hartford commissioner, will greet the visitors on behalf of the council. The local leaders association of the Hartford Y.W.C.A. is giving an Evening With Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer" on May 11th, when registration takes place. There will also be teas and sightseeing trips to break the routine of the conference business.
 An interesting feature on the program is the International Hour during which short talks will be given by Mrs James J. Storrow, of Boston; Mrs Clifford D. Perkins, of Hartford; Miss Mary Littlefield of Montclair, N. J; Miss Agnes Gorse, of Hartford and Miss Helen Perkins, all of whom are in- terested in the international as- poets of Girl Scouting. Moving pie lures of Foxlease, England, the English Girl Guiders' camp, where the last. international conference took place, will be shown at this .'Hour" which is set for the eve ming of May 14th.
 Mrs Joseph Merritt of Hartford, chairman of the New England re- zion, will preside at the conference. The national board will be repre- sented by Mrs Richard E. Forrest, of New York city, and Mrs Freder- ick H. Brooke of Washington, D. C, chairman of the Girl Scout field division. Speakers at the banquet which will be held on the evening of May 18th at the Bond hotel. will include Miss Sarah Louise Arnold. former president and now honorary vice-president of the Girl Scouts: Mrs Brooke, Miss Clark, Mrs Louise Elkins, of Concord, N. H; Mrs Sar- gent Wellman of Pittsfield, Mass; Mrs Henry Hancock of Providence, R. I and Mrs C. Nathaniel Worth en, of Bridgeport, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11

 Fraternity
Officers Elected at Session in Hotel Waterbury
 Yesterday

Three Waterbury members were honored at the close of the two day convention of the Scandinavian Fraternity of America at the Hotel Waterbury. At the election of off cers held yesterday, Fred Norling of North Star Lodge of Waterbury was chosen state vice president, John Johnson was elected district manager and Mrs Anna Thomas was elected state marshal.
 Other officers chosen are: Presi- dent, Nils Bjork of Bridgeport: treasurer. Matthew Ericson of Nau- gatuck; secretary, Arthur c. John- son of Brsitol; chaplain. Joseph Kill lerstedt of Middletown; assistant marshal, Mrs Elsie Sebelius of Hartford: inner guard, Victor John- son of Hartford; outer guard, Axel Carlson of Bridgeport; chairman of law committee, Carl Akerman of Bristol; chairman of literary com mittee. Mrs Elsa Berglin of Hart ford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
HELD IN S5, ,0O0 BONDS FOR SHOOTING WOMAN
STATE INDIANS
 ATCANP HAZEN
Waterbury YMCA Boys Prominent in Show Put
 on Yesterday
MANY CHIEFS PRESENT

The Waterbury Friendly Indian Induction team gave. six Bucks from Milldletown their names at the State Indian Pow WOW at Camp Hazen, Saturday.
 Fifty boys from Waterbury! Mid- dletown, and Meriden put on an Indian show to which more than 200 Y boys. their parents, and friends were spectators. Into wooded grave high above the spark ling waters of the lake filed band of Indians to attend the council of the yearly gathering of the tribes. Led by great chief these Indians slowly marched to their places in the council ring.
 As they sat in silence of worship they heard the bark of fox, giv- en three times. The chief answered and soon up a rocky path from the lake came hardy band of painted savages, walking slowly to the measured beat of tom-tom which increased in volume as the Indians drew closer to the council ring.
 As the chiefs approached they raised their hands in the sign of peace and friendship. and the band took their accustomed places around the circle.
 The Chief Black Planter, Jack Doherty (Middletown boys sec.) lit the sacred council fire by rubbing two sticks together, asking Wakon- da, the Great Spirit for guidance. Then striding to the center he made speech of welcome and taking the peace-pipe from it's bag. lit it and blowing puff of smoke toward the sky, the earth, the cardinal points of the compass over gifts in return for all they have bestowed on the Red Man.
 Then as he took his place as head of the council, the Big Chief from Waterbury raised his arm above his head and said. We come as brothers not as enemies even Let us have peace forever. Again the, tom toms start their measured beat and the little chief and medicine man of the Waterbury group took charge of the same ceremony in which six boys from Middletown were given their names. This ceremony in which the boys promise to be reverent, clean, silent while others speak, pray to the great spirit daily, put the other fel- low first, to be square, and play square, and to honor country and flag was very impressive and well received.
 As the boys received their feath- CTS and names a loud cry from the west announced the coming of big chief who wished to attend the council. Later he and Black Panth- CT, did the devil dance, in which a good brother dances to atone for the sins of a bad brother.fl Then the Indians all stood and sang the Omaha Triba Prayer, in Indian language.
 Those from Waterbury were New ton Post, Big Chief, Alfred Greene Chief; George Willetts, Medicine Man. William Cochrane and John Breithaupt tom toSn beaters, and Earl Kelley, Indian runner. War riors, Rudolph Majewski, George Brandolini, John Solon. John O. Reilly, Ed. Meyers and John Mey- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
New Orders at
 Connecticut Co
Matters Under COnsidera= ton for Some Time to
 Become Effective Soon

A number of changes, which have been pending in the personnel of the Connecticut company for the past six months, are about to be made effective.
 Waldo M. Plaisted, one of the as- sistants to Manager Chapman, will be made an inspector and will ap- pear once more in uniform around Exchange Place. Joseph Cody, traf- fic inspector, will be given rank of and assigned to checking up on general conditions; George C.. Williams, general foreman in the re- pair shops will be obliged to fill in the place of at least one foreman, who will be released. It is also like ly that one inspector will be dropped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Sermons Laud
 Life Of Mothers
Churches Observe Day in Fitting Manner-( Gifts Qi
 Flowers Numerous

Waterbury observed Mothers Day yesterday in fitting manner. Special services were celebrated in her honor in the local churches. ser- mons dealing with the subject of Mothers Day were delivered and thousands of persons wore flowers in her honor. Florists were kept busy throughout Saturday and yes- terday morning delivering floral tok- ems to the mothers of the city. With many other forms of gifts also sent to the mothers of the city by loving children, stores dealing in candy and the like also reported brisk busi- ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11

In the Catholic churches the sub- ject of Mothers Day was discussed by the clergymen. The significance of the day, the greatness of mother love and the need of always reverins mother were stressed.
 At the First Baptist church, Rev David P. Gaines discussed Mothers day and used as his theme the fifth Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother" Special music was sung at the South Federated church.. Solos were rendered by Mrs M. ]. Doolittle. Rev J. F. w. Howell spoke on Through Mothers to God"
 Mothers Day services were held in. English and German at the First Lutheran church. Herbert Becker and the German junior choir pre- sented special music. At the West Side. Hill church the junior choir sang songs of mother. The young people of St Paufs Methodist church gave a special program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
GOLD MEDAL FOR
 LORRAINE PATTON

Lorraine Patton was awarded a gold medal for her recitation of "A Case of Charity" at contest spon- sored by the w. c. T. U. at Grace Methodist church last night. It was the last of series of Reclamation contests for children prior to the county contest to be held here on the 18th. By winning last nights contest, Miss Patton is eligible to compete in the county contest. Lor- William Patton of White street, and is pupil in the seventh grade of Sprague school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Miss Meyers at
 Hartford Retreat
Graduate of Johns Hopkins
 and World War Nurse


 The board of managers of the Hartford Retreat has announced the appointment of Miss Agnes Meyer, a graduate of Johns Hop kins hospital and university, and former instructor at the Yale School of Nursing, as director of the school of nursing at the retreat. Miss Meyer, who has an unusually exten- sive background of psychiatric study and nursing experience, will not only have complete supervision of all nursing work at the retreat, but will also direct the development of the school of nursing.
 During the World war, Miss
 Meyer was with the Hopkins unit in France, from 1917 to 1919. and after he return from France she engaged in further study at Johns Hopkins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
CONCORDIA SINGERS
 FAMILY NIGHT

Under the direction of Killiam Wehrle, the Concordia singers pre- sented a family night program last Saturday night. The program, which included orchestra selections and numbers by the choral group, fol- lows: "Friedangsglocken," by Dr. bach. orchestra; "Es Fog der Maien Wind Zue Tal," by Sturm, chorus; "Morgenstimmung," by Grieg, or chestra; I'm Maien," by Otto Lob, chorus; "Appandiatta," by Peggy Wetzel, orchestra; Kentucky Babe," by Geibel chorus. The singers were under the wirection of William A. Wehrle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11

Hartford, May 11-Miss Elizabeth Clark English story-teller who is spending two months in the United States, will attend the annual Girl Scout conference of the New Eng land region, which opens in Hart ford, Conn. today. Miss Clark who has been described in her own country as 'unrivalled" either as a story-teller or lecturer on story telling, will discuss her art at the closing session of the conference on May 14th.
 laid by the Hartford Girl Scout council for the entertainment of those attending the conference. Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
SOME WOMEN
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 For 20 years, men and women suffering from stomach troubles, pimples. listlessness and headaches have taken Dr Edwards Olive Tab let's, successful substitute for calo- mel, a compound of vegetable in- gredients,> known by their olive color. They act easily upon the bowels without gripping. They help cleanye the system and tone up the liver. If you value youth and its many gifts, take Dr Edwards Olive Tab lets nightly. How much better you will iceland look. 15c. soc. soc,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Mothers Day
 at Liberty Hall
Observed By Daughters of
 Italy and Court Verdi

A Mothers day celebration was held at Liberty hall yesterday by the Daughters of Italy Circle, Companion of Foresters of America and Court Verdi Foresters of America. Rev. Jo- seph Valdambrini opened the pro- gram with talk on "Mother" and a program of entertainment, includ- ing vocal solos and dancing was en- joyed. Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. M. G. Stance, chairman spoke on the benefits derived by the mem bers and stated that a large class for initiation would be held on Sun day, June 7th at the Elton. Louis Lerz, chief of Court Verdi. gave a talk and urged the young Italian ladies to join the society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-11
Business in
 Common Pleas

Friday will be busy day in the court of common pleas when the regular short calendar session and the periodical naturalization court hearings will be held. With only one judge, Judge Miles F. McNiff. to handle the business, 1t appears that outside help will be necessary unless the legislature puts through the appointment of one or more judges.
 The naturalization court is held in January, May and September Of each year, usually on the 18th of the month, in the common pleas court. There are about 150 appli- cants seeking to become naturalized citizens Ut this court session.