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The Washington times., 1931-08-31
Note in Bottle B0reS
Kidn0pi1g of Woman

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Aug. 81.
A police investigation today fol.
lowed the discovery of q note
sealed in a bottle floating on the
Wabash River, which said that a
girl or woman was being held on
a houSeboat.
The note, which was written In
pencil, said:
"PleaSe help me. / am being
held in q hOuSebOat ut Terre
Haute by two men. They are
treating me terrible.
"HELEN HILL
The Washington times., 1931-08-31
HANDIWORK ON DISPLAY

An exhibit Of weaving and
other handiwork, representing the
summer activities sponsored by
the community playground or
ganization, is being held today
until 6 o'clock at Tenley School,
Wisconsin Avenue and Albemarle
Street Northwest.
The Washington times., 1931-08-31
2 DRY MEN INDICTED

ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. 31.-Two
New Orleans Federal prohibition
investigators were jailed by au-
thorities Of Milton county, Geor-
gia, after the grand jury had re-
turned an indictment charging
them with LIQUOR running.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
CHARLES FARRELL IN
 1.-THE PRINCESS AND THE
 PLUMBER" AT THE PALACE

Charles Farrell and Maureen o. | Sullivan in their latest talking pie ture. ''rhe Princess and the Plumber" head the big all new double feature program offered at the Fox-Poli Palace theater for three days only starting to-day thruogh Saturday. '"rhe Princess and the Plumber is a comedy of romance that knows no code and q modern maid who forgets she is a princess, once in while. Besides Charles Farrell as the young Amer lean engineer who goes to Europe to install modern plumbing in an old castle. and falls in love with it's mistress, the cast includes Maureen O'Sullivan and H. B. Warner in the leading roles. "rhe Princess and
 the Plumber" is an exciting love story of young American in Eu- rope, with Maureen O'Suliivan as a charming princess in q small king dom who falls in love with a dash ing young American engineer. played
 by Charles Farrell. On the same double bill is Paramount picture. Follow the Leader" starring Ed
 Wynn. 'The Perfect Fool" and adapted from the stage hit Man haitian Mary" Besides Ed Wynn. the cast includes Ginger Rogers.
 Stanley smith. Lou Holtz. Ethel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
DEATH OF POPULAR
 SCOVILL EMPLOYE
Eugene H. Sullivan Died This Morning at Home
 on Second Avenue
HAD MANY FRIENDS

Eugene II. Sullivan died this morn ing at his home, 20 Second avenue. He was born in New Hartford and came to this city 40 years ago. He was the son of the late Hugh and Mary Whalen Sullivan. pioneer Irish residents of this city. Mr Sullivan was employed at the Scovill Manu- featuring company for a number of years and was in charge of the rolling mills. He was one of the most faithful and well-liked employees of the company. For a number of years he was member of Company G., C. N. G. where he was quartermas stei' sergeant for time. He was also a member of the Sheridan council, Knight of Columbus and took an ac- tive part in it's activities. and was a member of the Scovill Foremen's s association and had wide circle of friends and acquaintances through out the city, who will be grieved to learn of his death.
 He Is survived by his wife. Mrs Catherine (killoughy) Sullivan: one brother, John; two sisters, Mrs FL .liott F. Case of this city and Mrs William Greaney of Hartford.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nOunced later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
WILL SPEED OVER 250 MILES AN
 HOUR IN RACER
Capt Malcomb Campbell Ex- poets to Do That in His Latest Thrill Machine, the Blue Bird"
BY KEITH JONES l-nitcI Press Stan COrrcSOOndcnC

United Press Stan COrreSpOnucht)
 London, Jan 1-(UP)-Over 25O miles an hour is expected from Captain Malcom Campbelrs new Blue Bird" racer with which he hopes soon to raise the present land speed record of 231.447 miles an hour set by the late Sir Henry Se- grave at Daltona Beach in 1929.
 With the lifting of the secrecy which has surrounded the car during the six months of its construction, the new Blue Bird is revealed as more than half again as powerful as Sir Henry Segraves Golden Ar row, being equipped with Il single Napier Lion engine developing ap- proximately 140O horse power as compared with the 900 horse pow CT developed by Sir Henry's machine
 The Blue Bird weighs 5000 pounds and is 25 1-2 feet long. The differen- tial and back axle gearing is off, set so that the driver can sit alofs- side the propeller shaft. The gearboS Is of the constant mesh variety. and has three forward speeds and re- verse The tires have been tested up to 300 miles an hour on so-called Bench tests but it is understood Captain Campbell is somewhat con- cerned that under the rule governing attempts on the record one run in each direction must be completed within half-an-hour.
 Kaye Don and Segrave both made a point of changing tires between each run as precautionary meas ure. Owing to the wheel construc- ton of the Blue Bird, Captain Camp bell is doubtful If 1t will be possible to change all four tires and com plete the two runs within the half hour time limit. Unless the rule is waived in his case. he will. he says. make both runs without tire changes. although it is believed this will add materially to the risk of the tires bursting through wearage.
 Although called the New Blue Bird. little more than the frame of the Blue Bird II which exceeded 2l2 miles an hour on Verneuk pan in South Africa, is utilized in the pres ent machine.
 Mechanically speaking. the engine is probably the most interesting part of the machine since this latest l2- cylinder Napier engine has the same bore stroke as the Napier engine used in the first Blue Bird raced on Pendine Sands in 1927, yet develops over twice the horsepower of the 1927 engine. This has been accom- plished by uper-charging, higher compression and lighter working parts. The 1927 Napier developed 600 horse- power at it's maximum ot 2,100 revolutions per minute. The present engine develops 400 horse power at $500 revolutions per min- ute.
 Although Captain Campbell has SC far not made any prediction as tc the estimated speed of the Blue Bird it is known he confidently expects to exceed 250 miles an hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
Strenuous Efforts Are Be- ing Made Everywhere Toward Rehabilitation Budgets Pared Down, Much Speed in Relief of Unemployment and Fi= nances Are Being Put in <Order
BY ELMER C. WALKER. limited ISrcSs Finn ncial Editor.

New York. Jan 1.-(UP)-Econ- omic depression which ruled Amer lea throughout 1890 has attained worldwide scope, even including Frauce, unscathed until September, Switzerland. Holland and the Sean dinavian countries. United Press survey of all countries revealed to- day.
 As the New Year began efforts were reported under way in all coun- tries toward Rehabilitation. Budgets have been pared down; efforts have been made to relieve unemployment: financs are being placd in order. A slow, Irregular return to normal is looked for, beginning sometime this year.
 Throughout the world the effects of the depression have been the same. Securities have ben de- pressed on stock exchangs: commod- Ity prics have been forced to new lows for many years; trade balances have been reversed to deficits; many banks have failed; the trend has been toward radicalism in politics.
 Sweden was a notable exception so far as it's financial status was concerned. It held the position as the strongest financial power in northern Europe.
 Russia, in process of overturning its economic system and trying out a communistic plan stodo out in that it had no unemployment problem. Eugene Lyons, United Press staff , correspondent in Moscow, reported there were more jobs than work CTS.
 Revolutions were prevalent fin South American countries where commodity price depression wrought havoc. These revolts resulted in replacing of old with stable, new governments which were sibse- quently recognized by the, United States. <
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
PRAISE FOR MEN
 WHO DRIVE CARS
State Motor Vehicle COm= missioner Sees Better
 Spirit Than Ever

Praise for Connecticut motor ve- Eicle operators and the efforts they made during 1880 to avoid accidents was given by Commissioner Robbins Stoeckel in a bulletin read this af- ternoon from WTIC, the Travellers Station.
 "On the basis of figures alone. we find that operators are better than they were" said Mir Stoeckel. Dur ing 1880 they showed more exactness or performance, more comprehen- sion of highway Derils, more cOnsid- eration and better spirit than ever before. More of us are above ground than would have been had there been no betterment, more of us are unhurt, and q lot more of us have mt lost our temper and had to reach for our pocketbooks. Who is respon- siblc? Who else than ourselves, the operators?
 But there has been great cooper otive help. The whole weight of q united publicity through newspapers magazines and othe rprinted matter, the broadcasts from WTIC, the con- tinuous supervision, over the other fellow of course, by police and au- thorities, understandable laws. and finally and most of all the human characteristics of good will, self help, self reliance and help to others, have al! contributed.
 "lt must be the wish of every man 10 do better than he has. He recog- iiZes that his past efforts have not been enough. that more is demand cd. That Is ambition: that is aspira- ton. But attainment only comes in even small measure after earnest and strenuous endeavor. In the operation of automobiles as in all other import ant matters which affect the lives and welfare of others 1t must be our wish to make this extra effort to ex- eel which gets us through to better things. To help out on such pro- l gram and to bring fulfillment 1t is needful for each to realize the great | responsibility which he carries when he undertakes to manage an automo- bile, and as part O. that req alization to carry on by conscious self criti- Cism."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
COLONIAL TRUST STOCK HIGHEST VALUATI0NI
MIDNIGHT SHOWS
 AT THEATRES
Strand and Palace Enter- tained Large Audiences
 at Passing 103O
STAGED GOOD PROGRAM

Waterburians had score or more ways to bid adieu to 1880 and welcome his successor, 1881, last night, but few were more fit- ting than the delightful midnight shows presented at the Strand and Palace theaters where every avail able seat fin both theaters were taxed with pleasure seekers whose seekings were fittingly fulfilled.
 It seemed that all roads led to Even before the doors opened throngs and throngs of merry makers lined up East Main street which resembled Q bread line in de- pressed Russia.
 At the Strand. Miss Julia Smith entertained capacity and appreci- ative audience with q vaudeville program which furnished laugh after laugh. in addition to we'll balanced ell-talkie program. An abundance of noice makers, stream CTS, confetti and balloons were dis tributed which aided greatly in making the evening the success it was.
 Manager Lirwood Curtis of the Palace theater presented a most en- joyable program which brought laugh and merriment to the gloom fest persons in the audience.
 All in all, Waterburians who at- tended the midnight shows ut these entertainment houses went home we'll satisfied that their New Years eve program of 1880 was well Spent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
Board To Act On
 McEvoy's Resignation
Deputy Chief Physically Unfit for Further Duty With Fire
 Department

Deputy Chief McEvoy has been con- fir ed to his home since Dec 14th, with sickness contracted at a fire >at 249 Grandview avenue on the same date. He was also laid up for over two months during the summer months with leg and feet injuries.
 Deputy Chief Thomas J. Lynch. i.' also laid up at the present time. an operation for hernia having been performed by Dr Andrew J. Jack son, according to a report made by Chief Heitman. Deputy Chief Lynch slipped and fell on the ice while di- recting the extinguishing of fire at 238 North Elm street on Dec 26th. lie was removed to St Mary's hos pital where heis still confined.
 Commissioner Minor report .d that the work of both disabled deputy chiefs s being carried on by Captain Martin Campion, drill mas ter and Captain Joseph Kelly of headquarters.
 Deputy Chief McEvoy was ap- pointed a horseman on June 29,h, 1897 and appointed to q captaincy on Oct 6, 1903. He was appointed deupty chief cn Nov 1. 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
State Farmers
 Given Good Break
Buckingham, Agriculture Commissioner Reviews Past
 Year-Steady Dairy Income

than $20O,O0O. The total production Of potatoes is estimated at 2.66O, ,OO0 bushels as compared with 1,1S2,OOO bushels in 1929. With lower farm prices in evidence this season the total value amounts to $3,059,OOO as compared with $3,276,0O0 last year.
 "The total production of apples is placed at about 2,000.OOO bushels for 1850 as compared with something less than 100000 bushels harvest ed last year The commercial apple crop Is placed at 319,OO0 barrels as compared with 16S,O00 barrels in 1929. However, with the much greater crop this year the total value is estimated at $1,742.0O0 or slightly below last years value of $1,7S2,OO0.
 "The prospects for Connecticut agrciulture in 1891 are not too bright but this very fact should fur nish the incentive for action. May we have the courage. judgment and vision to use the year 1881 for the purpose of developing program for the improvement and stabiliza- tion of Connecticut agriculture. On Connecticut farmers of to-day rests the responsibility for the success or failure of her agriculture of to- morrow"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

Martin l.. Schmidt. president of the Kentucky state association will be the principle speaker. He is well known as q public speaker and is ex pected to deliver an address concern jig the latest legislative measure taken in his state which affect tn bottlers.
 C. F. c. Schirmer of Waterbur, state secretary of the association, chairman of the committee in charg of local arrangements. He will be a! sisted by Daniel J. Leary Emil Ma colo and Joseph Reiner. Mir Masc' To also holds q state office. that state treasurer. Other state ofIict are Charles N. Carroll of Merid' president, and 0 J. l.. Schueler stamford. vice president.
 An executive board meeting b" held on the 11th. the day prev to the date of the annual meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
Leads Local Banks In State
 Board Appraisal
Third-Stamford Institution Leads All Others Throughout Connecticut

Stocks of the Colonial Trust com pany receive the highest valuation of any local banking institution in the report of the state board of equalization and taxation made pub lie to-day. Although the Colonial Trust company's par value of its stock Is $100 the states valuation for the purpose of taxation is $416. The second highest valuation goes to the Merchants Trust company, with Q state valuation of $284 per share as against par value of $1OO.
 The par value of the Citizens and Manufacturers National bank is $1O0 but the states valuation, per share, is $26S. The Waterbury Trust com- pany ranks fourth with valuation per share. of $263 as against par value of $100.
 Other local banks, the par value of their stock and the valuations placed by the state board are: Gen. tral Industrial bank, par $50, states
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

An adjourned meeting of the fire board will be held Monday morning at Il o'clock to take action on the resignation of Deputy Chief Charles A. McEvcy which came as a sur prize to members of the board at yesterdays meeting. It is expected that the resignation will be accepted and placed on file without any furth- CT action as to filling the position. The resignation was complete surprise to members of the board, Commissioner Harry Minor stating he did not learn of the letter until yesterday afternoon. The letter of resignation reads as follows:
 Waterbury, Conn,
 Dec 30, 1880. Board of Public Safety, Honorable Gentlemen:
 The undersigned member of the Waterbury Fire Department wishes to inform you that he is physically unit for further fire duty and wishes to be placed on the retired list with pension.
 Respectfully yours.
 CHARLES A. McENOY.
 Deputy Chief. A communication from Chief Henry II. Heitman revealed that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

Norman and many others. Follow the Leader" is the laugh hit of the year with crazy Ed Wynn in his funniest role. One laugh follows another. and the fun is fast and furious. The latest issue of the Fox Movietone Newsreel completes the bill. The show is continuous from one to eleven, D. m., and all pictures are projected on the giant new Granduscope screen extending completely across the Palace stage. Enjoy luxurious new seat comfort in the newly re-seated Fox-Poli theater with seats you sink in. Underlined for Sunday through Wednesday comes Ruth Chatterton in her latest Paramount picture. '"rhe Right to Love-" with Paul Lukas. the delight full lover of "Anybody's Woman" This Is the first picture to be made with the new Western Electric system of noiselcss sound recording, and the Fox-Palace is the first theater in Waterbury 10 be equipped to project these soundlcss pictures. the biggest advance in the talkies since the invention of talking pic- lures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
MascOlO on Special c Committee in Arrangements for Convention of BOttlers
 Here

Plans have been completed for the annual meeting of the Connecticut Association of Manufacturers of Car bonated Beverages which Is to be held at the Hotel Elton on the Eth. Election of officers will take place In by banquet to be served at 6:30 O. clock in the evening. Between 300 and 400 people from all parts of the state are expected to be present. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

valuation, $55; Kazemekas & Sons, Inc. par value $50, states valu- ation, $50; Mancini, Ruggeie- TO and Palomba company, par $12.50, states valuation, $55; Morris Plan bank of Waterbury, par $10O, states valuation, $132; Peoples Bank and Trust company, par $50, states valuation, $50; Sanditz & Traurig. par $100. states valuation $138 Waterbury National bank, par $50. states valuation, $1O5.
 The highest valuation on bank stock in the state is placed on shares of the Fidelity Title and Trust com- pany of Stamford. The valuation placed is $612 as against a par of $100. Other high valuations are: Park Street Trust company of Hart ford, $503 per share; American Bank and Trust company of New Haven. $589; Seymour Trust company of Seymour, $423; Windham County National bank of KillingIy, $485.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
DECLARES AUTO PAssE

Tokyo - "I consider automobi quite out of date" Toichiro Ito. 1' oldest man in Nagoya Prefectu told newspapermen when he q rived at Tachikawa Airport from Il native city. "Airplanes are far mol comfortable" the centenarian c: plained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
FINED FOR MUD BATH

Berlin-(UP)-Pe who received mud-bath from truck which splashed through puddle close to the curbstone took out a summons against its driver who was fined, the court holding that there had been plenty of room to have turned and avoided the puddle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
BRUINS VS RANGERS

New York, Jan 1.--UP) The Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers will meet in feature game of the National Hockey league here tonight. The Bruin-Ranger feud Is one of the most bitter of orga nized hockey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

The transport Nevasa, which re- gently left England for stations in the Far East, Is equipped with a mo- ton picture theater for the enter- tainment of soldiers and their fam flies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01
COPS KIND TO AUTOIsTs

Berlin-(UP)-InL Leipzig the pO- lice have hind hearts for motorists. Instead of prosecuting motorists who park their cars in unauthorized places, a letter is sent. pointing out their error and stating where they can park. On the back of the letter Is printed a map showing where the parking places are situated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-01

Men of England are wearing laig CT clothing, the standard size f, ready-mades being thirty-eigh inch chest, two inches larger tha hat of 12 years ago.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14
Stuffed Tomato Salad.

Eight firm tomatoes, one-half cup
diced celery, one-half cup diced cucum-
bers, two tablespoons chopped onions,
two tablespoons chopped green peppers,
two-thirds cup thick cottage cheese,
one-fourth teaspoon salt, ne-fourth
teaspoon paprika, one cup stiff mayon-
naise.
Wash, peel tomatoes. With spoon
scoop out insides. Mix tablespoons of
mayonnaise with celery, cucumbers,
cheese and seasonings. Carefully stuff
tomatoes. Chill. Serve on lettuce and
top with remaining mayonnaise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-14

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Evening star., 1931-06-22
ADAM A. wEscHIER & SON. AuetioneerS.

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land Teeords Of the S, District of cplTmS1, ssrsS
the UNDERSIGNED trustees viii ofer for sale
by public auction. in front Of the premises;
% pAY ~GPN5SRAY 6P RA 18Th dHE TiyE ScK
PM. the followins described property in
the District Of Columbia. to wit: Parts Of
lots numbered one tl1 and thirty-one t5D
in j. r Bars subdivision q SQUARE % T..o, nnc1-
as per plat recorded in Liber B. at folio 81,
in the surveyors ONCE Of the District OF
Columbia, beginning at q point on North
street y feet inches from t The sogthsast Es ca,
thence east 20 feet thence south IS feet;
thence west 20 feet along the north line OF
street to the besinning; =, a..
chase money to be paid in cash, balance in
sorry notes Of purchaser payable in one, two
per annun from day OF sale. payable semi
property sold. or all cash; at option Of pur-
chaser at sale Examination Of titls, con-
veyaneing. recording and notarial fees at
cost OF purchaser. Terms 10 be complied
otherwise trustees reserve the right to resell
property. at risk and cost Of defauting
purchaser: after FIVE days advertisement OF
such resale in some newspaper published in
fsitsd O. Rtout oTefinRS DEPOSIT t2ustees
may avail themselves of any lesai or eoui-
table rights against defaulting purchaser.
LOUIS c. DISMER.
MELVIN r BERGMAN,
CHARLES w. sCHAFER,
jel3.l6.1S.22.24 Trustees.