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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
HOOVER SIGNS
 ARMY MEASURE
House Abandons Demand for Dismissing g.
 900 Officers

WASHINGTON, July 15.-Presi- dent Hoover late yesterday signed the s3g0,00o,000 War Department appropriation bill, the last big money measure for running the Government.
 The measure was finally enacted by Congress after the House aband- oned the demand that 2,O0O officers be dismissed in the interest of economy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
TEMPERATURE
 IN IMPERIAL
 VALLEY DROPS
Middle West Swelters with East Hot - Pacific
 Coast Is Cool

CHICAGO, H., July 15.-Interest of the nation, from weather standpoint, is centered today on the Imperial Valley, California, where the temperature dropped 63 degrees from a normal of 112 de- grees.
 Other sections reported extreme warmth with the Middle West sweltering, the hottest day of the summer.
 It is hot in the East.
 The South is normal.
 The Pacific Coast is entirely cool.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15

eliminated.
 We have been able, too, to min imize possibility of a broken ther- mometer, to combat the heat de- veloped in the gondola by the bright sunshine of the upper air and to arrange to keep an auto matic record of the changing in- fluence of the cosn1ic rays during our ascent.
 "The mishaps which beset us be- fore are impossible, I believe, oa this second ascent I am confi- dent that the adventure will prove entirely safe for myself and my assistant, Max Cosyns."
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with her full consent that I un- dertaks this second ascent,
 Nobody can say of an expedi- tion like this that it is altogether deprived of any danger whatso- ever, but in this instance every possible measure to avoid a sur prise or a mishap has been ta- ken.
 Guard Against Mishaps
 The experience of the first as cent has led to construction of a gondola in which possibility of entangling of the rope connecting the interior of the gondola with the balloons safety valve has been
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
SNIPER KILLS,
 THEN SUICIDES

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July l5.-- Shipping from windows of his shack with rifles and revolvers, James w. Brown, aged 60 years, laborer killed an unidentified negro, woun- ded white woman in the hand and then ended his own life as the police closed in on him.
 It is believed Brown became angered at small boys playing around his home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
CIGARETTE IS
 CAUSE OF FIRE

SPOKANE, Wash, July i5.-Fire resulting from discarded cigar cite broke out in the west hangar of the National Guard at Felts Field late yesterday, damaging
 buildings and equipment at least $50,000 according to official esti-
 mate. No planes were destroyed, several housed in the hangar be- ing moved to safety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
IN TAIL
 SPIN; } KILLED

DULUTH, Minn., July l5.-Three men were killed last night when a seaplane crashed off St. Louis Bay, near the heart of the city.
 The plane went into a tail spin as 1t was preparing to alight on the water at the end of trip from Spring Park, near Mime spolis,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
MACDONALD GIFT TO sPUAIN

FL TOBOS, Spain, July 15. = Ramsay Macdonald, Prime Min is5er of Great Britain, has contrib uted valuable copy of Don Quito to the local Cervantine Library which contains 5000 editions of the book in every known language.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
LITHUANIAN TARIFFS UP

KOVNO, July 15. = Tariff in- creases ranging from 25 to 100 per cent have been announced by the Lithuanian government on long line of imports, chiefly from Germany and Poland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
ARGOsY GOES TO sKAGwAY

After having taken oil aboard at the Standard Oil Company here, the yacht Argosy left Juneau this morning for Haines and Skagway She is expected to be back in this port in a few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
FRENCH STATEMENT

PARIS, July 15.-Official cir cles today said any statement that the British, under the Franco Britain accord, cannot negotiate with the United States on debts without first consulting France, is absurd.
 Premier Herriot yesterday stirred up a hornets nest by saying Great Britain could not negotiate with the United States in debts with out permission of France.
 It is officially said that this accord does not attempt to inn pose any such restriction. Yesterday the British, in London. issued similar statement, denying all statements made by the French Premier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
ANNOUNCEMENT
 ON WAR DEBTS IS M AID E NOW
Combinations in Europe Will Not Influence U.
 s. on Subject
STATEMENT IS MADE
 BY HOOVER TO BORAH
America Not Consulted on Arrangements Conclud-
 ed at Lausanne

WASHINGTON, July 15.- President H o o yer yesterday gave emphatic notice the United States will refuse to be influenced in its stand on war debts by any cOmbina- tion of European nations, open or implied.
 The President in a letter to Senator William E BOr h, Chairman of the Senate For |eign Relations Committee, as- serted this nation is entirely divorced from any swiftly de- velcping inter European agreements and would not be bound by them.
 The President a d d e d the United States has not been consulted on any debt ar- engagements concluded at the conference at Lausanne. The notice followed reports from London and Paris that those two nations had formed a new agreement and would work in conjunction on war debts. The new accord was signed as the result of the Lausanne conference. The United States is the biggest creditor of European nations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-07-15
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, July 15.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 9A, American Can BAYS, Anaconda 4, Bethlehem Steel 9%, Curtiss-W Wright 7s, Fox Films Is, General Motors g, Internation- al Harvester 13, K enn ecott 64s, Packard Motors IA, United States Steel 237s.
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Sailors in the Australian navy now use their allowance to buy tea instead of rum.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Audubon To Assist
 In Study Of Birds
National Association Appropriates $35,OOO for Dis=
 tributon of Bird Pictures to Teachers and Children

pictures of some of our best known wold birds, by the method of form . ing Junior Audubon clubs in the schools, boy and girl scout group, or juvenile societies of similar character. ...
 In speaking of this phase of the Audubon association's educational program Dr T.. Gilbert Pearson, president, said to-day: "We are able to do. this splendid work for young people because of the gen. crosity of a number of our mem 'bers. Thirty-five thousand dollars have been made available for this work.
 '"Thc undertaking has proven wonderfully successful. Since 1t started 142,011 junior bird clubs have been. formed in the, United States and Canada with a total membership of 4,7SS.426. The ob- ject of this campaign is to culti- vate in the mind of the youth of the land better appreciation of the value of wild bird life to man. kind" .-.-
 Sample of literature together with full explanations and plans for teaching bird study will be sent to any teacher or other leader of children's groups upon receipt Of request sent to National Associa- tion of Audubon Societies, 1775 Broadway, New York city. This material is supplied teachers and leaders of children's groups at 1Oc per set, one-half the cost of publi- cation and delivery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

der, Miss Mollie Cullen, Rev Peter J. Cuny, William $. Curtis, E. Nor ton Decker, Rev Peter P. Dzubay,
 Miss Dora A. Egan. Rev David P. Gaines. Gaetano GiaQuinto, Fred erick r. Harmon, William J. Har- ris, Rev Richard Hegerty, Joseph Hench, Miss Marie Heringer, Val cry M. C. Ivanof, Carl J. Jensen, Mrs Edwin II. Jones. Dr F. J. Kirsch baum, Rev Ernest A. Lam ontagne, Miss Daisy Lord, Rev M. J. Lorenz, E. Vincent Maloney, Humbert E. Mangini, Miles "A. Martin, Miss Fannie l.. Mccormack. Miss Emily r.. Merriman, Mist Marie Morrot, Rev John N. C.. Mohrman, Rev Dorotheos Memo, Rev Francis O'Shea, Rev W. M. owen, Charles Platt. Rev A. A. Perry, Rev Isaac Reed. Rabbi Harry E. Schwartz, Rev Ridgway r. Shinn, Mrs Mark l.. Sperry. Jr. Rev Carl Stenholm. F. Robert Stew enson, Joseph Sugenheimer. Hon. Charles A. Templeton, Rev J. o. Todd, Rev J. J. Valantiejus, Rev J. Valdambrini, Emil Well.
 Directors of Church Choirs Par ticipating: Miss Jane Barrett, Bless ed Sacrament, Miss Frances Beech, First Baptist, Mrs Frederick Ben son, South Federated. Prof Robert Birt, St Francis Xavier, Herbert Bohlin, Swedish Lutheran, Prof. John l.. Bonn, St Margarets, Mrs Lester Bowen. Holy Trinity, Mrs IT. M. Bunnell, Advent Christian. Mrs c. Loring Burwell. First Con- gregational. Mrs George Calian. Third Congregational. Miss Ann Corby, St Paul's (Waterville). Miss Winifred Delaney, St Michaers (Waterville), Floyd C. Evans, Christian Scientist. Mrs L. R. Fras- CT, Mill Plain Union. Mrs Michael GalluIo, Our Lady of Mt Carmel. Gaetano Giaquinto. Our Lady or Lourdes, Miss Alice Harmon. St John of the Cross, Prof r. F. liar mon, Immaculate Conception, Miss Marie Heringer. St Cecilia's. Carl J. Jensen, Second Congregational, Miss Ethel Keaveney. Bunker Hill Congregational. Rev Martin Lorenz. German Evangelican Lutheran, Miles "A. Martin, St Johns. Miss Marie Morrot. St Ann's. George Per rault. St Thomas, Charles Platt. First Methodist. Charles Probert, Grace Methodist (Waterville). Miss Mary Rice, St Patrick's. Miss Anna. lia Ricciuti, St Lucy's. Mrs Ridgway F. Shinn, West Side Methodist. Edmund Skowroski. St Stantslaus Kostka. Edward Wolff. SS. Peter and Paul. Miss Georgianna Woin, Sacred Heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Well Balanced ! Programs Offered [ Public Of City
Every Church Choir of Note to Participate Under the
 Direction of Isaac Beecher Clark-PrOceeds Will
 Be Used to Alleviate Distress Among Under- Employed

That unusual public interest has been aroused in the success of the Civic Choir Festival, which will be staged Monday and Tuesday eve nings in Buckingham hall, is evi- dent in the increasing demands for tickets. The event will un- occasionally be one of the finest musical treats ever arranged for Waterbury. It Is the desire of the general committee, however, to make it an exceptional social and financial triumph. The proceeds will be donated to the Mutual Un- employment fund and will repre- sent another outstanding instance spirit of Waterburians in time of need.
 Practically every church choir and singing society in the city is represented in the Civic Choir. Re- hearsals have been underway for several weeks past and everything is now in readiness for the event, which has attracted attention throughout the state. Isaac Beecher Clark will be the director. The program for Monday and Tuesday evenings follows
 Monday Evening, February 15, 1882
 PROGRAM
 Part I
 Star Spangled Banner" ....... tj .......... Francis Scott Key
 Civic Festival Chorus and Audience
 "The Heavens are Telling" ...
 beeLHOVeH
 Civic Festival Chorus
 Miss Frances Beach at the or-
 Akaa a
 George Perreault at the Hymn.-"o God Help in Ages
 Past"
 (sung with Descant) Psalm 143-Cantate Domino ..
 ............ Cathedral Chant Festival Te Deum--in D fiat ... ............ Sir John Stainer Anthem-"Praise the Lord. O
 Jerusalem" ........ Maunder Stanley Russell Waterman
 organist and Master of the
 Choristers--Trinity Parish John Peel" (Old English Hunt
 Arranged by Mark Andrews 70 salutaris Hostia" Un Latin) ............ Charles Gounod "In Flanders Fields ............ ...... Royal Andrews Merwin (The composer, a Waterbury boy and former choirmaster of St Johns Church, hereby makes his contribution to the Civic Choir FestivaD "Lo! How A Rose e'er Bloom ing" ............ Praetorius
 Gath Century, "Bedouin Song" .... Arthur Foote Mendelssohn Male Chorus O. Loring Burwell, conductor Frank c. Hill, accompanist Unfold Ye Portals ..... Gounod
 From "The Redemption"
 Civic Festival Chorus Mrs Edwin H. Jones, at the organ; Mrs Ridgway r. Shinn, Miss Marie Heringer, at the pianos. Solo Part Sung by Immaculate Conception Boys Choir
 Part II "AMerica"- Civic Festival Chorus and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
THE FUNERAL OF
 LAWRENCE TRAVIS
Well Attended at St Jus- tins Church in Hartford
 Yesterday Morning
CITY OFFICIALS PRESENT

The funeral of the late Law renee Travis, formerly of this city. took place yesterday at St Justin's church, Hartford, and was at- tended by many officials of that city, including Mayor William J. Rankin. Rev James L. Travis, son of the deceased was the celebrant of the mass, assisted by Rev VII liam Casey, of New Haven, a na- tive of Waterbury; Rev Joseph Grilliin of St Thomas seminary, also of this city and Very Rev William H. Flynn. chancellor of the diocese, who acted as master of ceremonies. The acolytes were Rev Patrick Mahoney and Rev James German and the thurfer was Rev John McGrath of Washington. this state, all formerly of Water bury.
 The bearers were William J.. Wholean, John Preston and Dennis C. O'Connor of Hartford, Lieut. James Wagner of this city, Mi- chael Magner of Windsor and Thomas Magner of this city, Msgr Flynn conducted the com initial service at the vault in Mount St Benedict cemetery.
 Among the clergymen in the sanctuary were Rt Rev Maurice F. McAuliffe, auxiliary bishop of Hartford, Rev David R. O'Donnell and Rev John A. Downey of Hart ford, Rev J. F. Egan and Rev John J. Mccarthy of Waterbury, Rev Charles Carty, Rev Raymond Null cahy, Rev E. J. Skelly, Rev John F. Casey, Rev Joseph l.. Kinney. Rev John A. Costello, Rev Ray mond J. Kennedy. Rev J. Oliver Cronan, Rev Walter w. Casey, Rev P. J. O'Reilly, Rev NJ. V. Miller, Rev Joseph Casey, Rev William P. Laflin, all former Waterbury priests.
 Rev Francis Egan, Rev Walter r. Kenncy, Rev r. J. O'Donnell. Rev Thomas E. Hayes, Rev E. J. Rcardon. Rev John F. Hannon. Rev J. r. Cunningham. Rev J. w. Barry, Rev Peter J. Coffey, Rev John A. Dooley. Rev Dr Thomas l.. Grcylish. Rev Francis F. Keough, Rev James k. Brophy, Rev C. l.. Hewlett, Rev Bernard NJ. Donnelly, Rev Cyril Higgins and Rev Francis F. Nolan of Hartford. Rev J. C. Martin of East Hart ford.
 Rev J. C. Mccarthy of Bloom- field, Rev J. II. Callahan, Rev J. F. Timmons of West Harttord; Rev J. J. Burke and Rev J. J. Wilson of Thomaston. Rev William J. Col lins of Newton. Rev David M. O. keefe of Deep River, Rev Joseph Casey of Putnam. Rev Edwin A. Flynn of Mantle, Rev J. F. Walsh, Rev John E. Malley. Rev Thomas F. Lawlor and Rev John T. Connor of New Britain, Rev w. H. Ken nedy of SouthintGon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
State Fairs Assn
 To Meet On Tuesday
Connecticut and Rhode Island Commissioners of
 Agriculture to Address Annual Meeting

Hartford, February 13-Two commissioners of agriculture are scheduled to take part on the pro- gram of the annual meeting of the Association of Connecticut Fairs which will convene at II o'clock on Tuesday, February 16, at the Hotel Garde in Hartford. s. Me- Lean Buckingham, Connecticut's commissioner of agriculture will speak at the afternoon session on "The Possibility of Improving Con- necticut's Fairs.
 Harry R. Lewis. commissioner of agriculture for Rhode Island and chairman of the agricultural com mittee of the New England council, will deliver an address on "rhe New England Agricultural Fair, a Factor in New England's Agricul- ture." James c. Watson, live stock editor of the New England Home stead, will tell how the "Agricul- tural Fairs Have Improved the Quality of Dairy Cattle"
 Fair officials are realizing more and more that the junior depart ment is an important factor for their success. Randolph Whaples, club agent for New London county. is going to tell what the All clubs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
THE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTER
Rendered Reception to Byron T. Hecker, the
 New Director
GUESTS PRESENT

The officers and board of man. agers of the Children's Community center gave reception for Byron T. Hacker, the new director of the center, on Thursday, February II, from to 6 o'clock.
 In spite of the indictment wealth CT the community building where the reception was held took on the appearance of spring, the floral decorations being daffodils. tulips, and forsythia, the gift of Mrs Frederick F. Brewster. In the re- ceiving line with MT Hacker were Mrs Hacker and Miss Eleanor F.. Tyler, president of the center.
 Presiding at the tea during the afternoon were Mrs Clarence Blakeslee, Mrs Alfred E. Chirm, Mrs Lewis S. Welch, and Mrs Frederick J. kingsbury. The guests were officers and staff executives of the different charitable organi- zations selectmen, committee mem- bers and others throughout the county with whom MT Hacker will come in contact in his work.
 Among the guests were the Rev Edward R. Hance and Mrs Hance, Lyman E. Bunnell and Mrs Bun- nell of Naugatuck and Mrs Fred erick M. Peasley of Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

Ing on February 17th.
 The three men are employed by the Brooklyn Bottling Works. Statements or bills of account found in Alexander's possession led to an investigation and the arrest of the two men at the Brooklyn plant.
 One of the trucks was left stand- ing in the rear of police headquar- ters yesterday afternoon. It was suddenly discovered missing and within q few minutes time half a dozen of policemen were racing in all directions for it. The machine and its cargo was finally found in the Citizens Coal yard on Meadow street. The police are as yet undc- tcrmined whether 1t was the work of some jokester or deliberate at- tempt to steal the car and the beer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

can do for the fair and what the fair can do for the All clubs. MT Whaples' talk is expected to be of special interest as he organized the New London County All club fair last fall which was both an edu- cational and financial success.
 Connecticut fairs are finding that the increased interest in fancy class of birds is bringing about many problems in their poultry departments. There is a wide diff ference of opinion as to whether utility and fancy birds should conn pete in the same class. In an cf- fort to clear up this matter dis cussion has been arranged in which Prof Roy E. Jones of Storrs, Paul r. Ives of Guilford, Harold A. Brundage of Danbury and c. l.. Sibley of Wallingford will take part
 Leonard II. Healey, secretary of the association, has informed each fair that 1t is entitled to send two delegates to the meeting. Although only two members from a fair arc entitled to vote every one interest ed in fair problems is invited to att tend the meeting and make plans for the fairs of 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

Audience Ave Verum' .......... Gounod Civic Festival Chorus Praise the Name of the Lord" ............ Archangelgelsky Green Meadows" ............ ............ Archangelgelsky Nightingale" ........ ChiakoZsky "Volga Boatmen" "Cossack Love Song" .. Davidosky Workman Song" ... Dubenoesky
 Russian Choir Valery M. c. 1vanoff, Musical
 Director Lord I Want to be a Christian" Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Negro Anthem"
 Negro Chorus
 Robert Hawkins, Musical
 Director "Hallelujah Chorus" ..... Handel
 From "The Messiah"
 Civic Festival Chorus Miles IA. Martin, at the organ r. F. Harmon, Miss Marie Heringer at the pianos. In accordance with tradition, the audience will please stand during the rendition of this number. Tuesday Evening, February 18, 1882
 PROGRAM
 Part I Star Spangled Banner
 Civic Festival Chorus and
 Audience "The Heavens are Telling" .... ................ Beethoven
 Civic Festival Chorus Miss Georgianna Wolff at the organ; Miss Marie Morrot, Miss Alice Harmon, at the pianos
 Prayer of the Penitent" ...... Matthews "Te Deum"-in c minor ....... .... Miles IA. Martin Dedicated to Rev John N. Lewis)
 St Johns Choir Miss Fannie Mccormack, at the organ Miles "A Martin, organist and
 master of choristers "Vespergesang" ...... K. Kaempf Lullaby" ............ J. Brahms "Swabian Folksong" (German).. ............... F. Jaeger Concordia Singing Society William Wehrle, musical director Unfold Ye Portals" .... Gounod From "The Redemption"
 Civic Festival Chorus Miss Fannie Mccormack at the organ; Carl J. Jensen, Miss Marie Heringer at the pianos (Solo Part Sung by Immacu- late Conception Boys Choir)
 Part IT "America"--
 Civic Festival Chorus and
 Audience Ave Verum" ......... Gounod Civic Festival Chorus "Kol Nidrei" Traditional Melody "Hallelujah" ...... Lewandowsky Choirs of Hebrew Temples of
 Waterbury Joseph Zelman, musical director Miss Fannie Mccormack,
 Accompanist "March of Youth. =. .Aleksis Fair Maiden" ....... Bendorius 70, Tell Me Love" .Zilevicius Happy Melody" ...... .Vangaitis St. Joseph's Lithuanian Catho- lie Church Choir. Alexander
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Police Arrest Three <
 For Booze Violations
Attempt to Hi-Jack Beer Gives Cops Momentary
 Sensation

Three arrests were recorded here yesterday by federal agents in a days campaign against beer bar ons. Alex J. Alexander, 39, of 141
 Draher avenue, who was trailed through the Brooklyn district to Naugatuck was given hearing be- fore U. S. Commissioner Harry A. Krasow and ordered held for the United States district court under bonds of $1,000. An hour after Alexander was taken into custody and his cargo of beer left with the police another truck was stopped and searched. Anthony Daman- auskas. 22, of 51 Draher avenue and Alexander Giavadauskas, 40. of Al Sunnyside avenue were taken into custody. They have been released on bonds pending hear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Cars Collide
 In Heavy Fog
Both Machines Badly Damaged John Mccoy Driver
 of One Car Suffers LaceratiOns of Hand

surance agent. were involved in n collison on East Main street op- posfte Taylor street. McCoys ma, chine was pinned against trolley car by the force of the collison. Both cars were badly damaged. Mccoy suffered a cut on one hand. which required two stitches to close Ills sister. who was riding with him escaped injury as did Mir Dillon.
 The cars met head-on and with considerable force when Mccoy attempted to pass on the left side of the trolley car. This is one report which the police received In explanation of the crash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
Anniversary of
 Galilee White Shrine

A large number of members and guests attended the 10th annivers- ary of Galilee White Shrine which was held in Masonic temple last night. An entertainment was stag ed in charge of Mrs Arthur l.. William and Mrs Adele Russell. A membership donation supper was given by q committee consisting of Mrs Frank A. Huber, Mrs Willis I. Blakeslec. Mrs Clifford Kelse, and Mrs Wallace DuXbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

Only one accident was reported to the police authorities and attri- buted to the dense fog, which en- yeloped Waterbury last evening. Trolley and vehicular traffic were considerably delayed, but in view of atmospheric conditions in which lights were scarcely visible 1t was considered remarkable that some serious mishaps did not result.
 The fog described as being of the pea soup" variety was in evil dence throughout the state.
 Automobiles operated by John Mccoy of 5 Wacona avenue and James Dillon, real estate and in-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13

New York City, Feb 13-Beaut- ful colored pictures of birds, leaf lets, bird pins and outline drawings on paper suitable for crayon or water color work are now avail able in large quantities for teachers and children.
 This offer made by the National Association of Audubon societies renders it possible for young people to secure authentic literature and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-13
JOHN BARR TO
 DELIVER ADDRESS

Speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias arranged plans for the ob- servance of Washington's birthday at a meeting in Pythian hall last night. John Barr will deliver the address and an elaborate ceremony Is planned. The committee in charge consists of Casper M. Spearo. Albert Kerscher. Benjamin A. Hahn and Fred A. Schwartz.