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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
RURAL HOMES TO BE ELECTRIFIED
Hundreds of Them in Con- necticut to Be Helped
 When Orders Come

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 11-(UP)- Plans for identification of hundreds of rural homes and farms in Con- necticut were recommended in an emergency relief administration re- port to Washington by state direc- tor Miss Eleanor H. Little, it was disclosed today.
 The report suggested formation of a state commission to supervice and coordinate the carrying out of plans, construction O. power line extensions to serve rural areas not now reached, and suggests the oper- ations be conducted by power com panies, either with or without gov- ernment loans.
 Relief Laborers
 Relief labor would be employed to cut down welfare rolls.
 A survey made several months ago, Miss Little said. showed a po- tential market of 4257 rural dwell lers who need electricity, not only for current, but because they were prepared to spend $556,333 for equipment for house and barn lighting, farm machinery. home ap- pliances and other electrically oper- ated devices.
 Holland County Survey
 A preliminary survey in Holland County in 1884 followed by an ac- tual survey begun under Washing ton authorization last May, left but 27 towns in the state either partial ly or wholly unchecked. The report recommends completion of the sur- vey.
 The survey thus far showed 638o electrically unserved tenantable buildings in 87 towns. To bring service to these, only 1865 miles of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
EUROPEAN PEACE
 MAY DRAW NEAR
France, Great Britain Are Convinced Italy Will
 Be Agreeable
BY FREDERICK KUH

Copyright, 1885, by United PresS)
 London, Dec. 11.-(UP)-Europe's gravest crisis since the World war may be on a delicate, slow way tot settlement by tonight.
 The alternative is new out break of international recrimina- tions, with the threat of merciless big scale war always in the back ground.
 Premier Pierre Laval of France has communicated to Italy, Ethio- pia and the League of Nations a French British plan for negotiation of the lian-Ethiopian dispute, as finally revised at Great Britain's request.
 The British government is expect ed to deliver the plan officially, III its own behalf, to Premier Benltc Mussolini at Rome today, and al the same time to send copies to Ethi- opia and the league.
 Acceptance as a basis for discus sion is confidently expected from Mussolini.
 May Postpone Oil Dispute
 It is believed that the govern ment is prepared to agree to post ponement of consideration of an oi (Continued on Page 4O
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Final Nelus Flashes
MORE CLERGY UNDER ARREST

Berlin, Dec. 11.-(UP)-t was Officially announced today that Canon Banasch of Berlin, his secretary and several priests in other parts of the reich" had been arrested on suspicion of betrayal of state secrets The arrests were made, it was said, after secret police searched the in- formation department of the Berlin Bishopric, with the approval of Hans Kerrl, reich commis- sioner of church affairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
BRIDCEPORT PAYROLL GROWS

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec. 1l.-(UP)--Ihe average weekly payrolls of Bridgeport during November represented an improvement of 40 per cent over the corresponding month last year, it was reported today by the Chamber of Com merce. During the past month payrolls aver aged $l ,O77, 1885 per week and the gain for the month over November, 1884, was estimated at $1,125,O0O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
WHISPERS TRADE
 HASCREAT BOOM

Boston, Dec. 1l.-WP).-Business is booming in the Santa Claus whiskers trade. And that. declares Jol.1 T. Benson, indicates an up- page m Christmas business in gen. eral.
 Benson is proprietor of wild animal farm at Hudson, N. H., where you can buy a guaranteed giraffe for around $5.000, or an ln- dian islinoceros for c mer $20,00o.
 Our Santa Claus whisker busi- ness nas been the best we have had for six years" says Benson. "I real ly believe that prosperity is coming and coming fast"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11

near the district attorneys office in the Queens County courthouse. No flowers, no palms were there for decoration, but only scared desks, soiled rugs and an old water cooler. Their witnesses were four deputy sheriffs, who kept sharp eye on the bridegroom, and a crowd of newspapermen.
 Seemed No Different.
 Yet dismal as were their surround ings, and their future, they seemed no different than many another couple and when Municipal Judge William H. Robinson, performing the ceremony, came to the passage where he asked each:
 Do you wish to live in the state of matrimony for the rest of your life?"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
GREAT BRITAIN
 DEFAULTS DEBT

Washington, Dec. 11-(UP)-The British government has formally ad- vised the United States of its inten- tion to default the Dec. Is install- ment of the British war debt, the State Department announced today. The installment falling due totals SIT, ,67O, ,765.05. To this amount must be added $465, ,132, ,541.78 in arrears on uaSt installmentS. The British ambassador letter was Ll answer to the customary due-bill sent to all debtors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
GOVERNMENT FIGHTS CASE

Philadelphia. Dec. ll.-tUP).- The federal government filed mo- tion today seeking dismissal ot suits Of the United Gas Improve ment company and the Philadel- phia Electric company which at- tackled constitutionality of. the util- ity holding company law. The gov ernment contended the United States district court here has nc jurisdiction in the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
SEND OFFICIAL DECREE

Washington, Dec. l1.-tUP).-The clerk of the supreme court today prepared to mail the courts order rejecting Bruno Richard Haupt- mann's appeal from his conviction on charges of staying Charles Aug ustus Lindbergh, Jr. The order should reach the clerk of the New Jersey court of errors and appeals tomorrow morning. formally setting in motlon legal machinery intended to lead to Hauptmann's execution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11

Portland, Me, Dec. 11-CUP)-A department store Santa Claus stepped out of character here to cap-i ture two shoplifters who had lifted IA pairs of stockings. Unfortunate- ly for the thieves, the fellow who was playing the role of St. Nicholas was James s. Whitmore, who retired only few months ago after 25 years as policeman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11

Ethiopia appeared today to be a possibility-but still only possi- bility.
 A long, weary period of negotia- ton and argument is likely before the French-British proposals could be put into effect, and their failure is just as likely as their success.
 Britain and France have drawn up a proposal surrendering 8 large part of Ethiopia to Mussolini, and giving Halle Selassie little in return except corridor to the sea.
 Mussolini May Agree
 Indications in Rome were that Mussolini would agree to discuss the plan. Other obstacles, however, many. The proposal was received with dismay by representatives of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
SISTER TO SPONSOR DESTROYER

Washington, Dec 11.-(UP)-Miss Belle Worth Bagley of Washington, was designed by Secretary of Navy Claude A. Swanson today as sponsor for the destroyer U s. s. Bagley, to be christened in honor of her brother, the late En- sign Worth Bagley. Ensign Bagley, killed at Cardenas, Cuba, in 1898, was the first officer to lose his life during the Spanish American war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
Emperor SeIassie WiLL
 Reject AH Plans That |Giues Italy Territory
Waterbury Trust
 To Pay DiUidend

The board of directors of the Waterbury Trust company at its regular monthly meeting this afternoon voted the pay ment of a dividend equivalent to S1 a share. The dividend was the first declared since July, 1884.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Dec. 11-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts Tor the current fiscal year to Dec. stns as compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last TeME S3,327,734, ,402.T5 ,1O4,256,sOo.tt
 Receipts S1,567,21G,591.4O s1,56S.sss,154s0
 Deficit $1,760,517.s11.35 s1,535.s57,745.sg
 Cash Balance sl.s4s.s75.s1iS4 sl,56s.77s.sss.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
WOMAN, 1O2, READS NEWS

Summerdale, Pa. - (U.P) = Mrs. Barbara Miller, 102. reads newspap- CTS and on occasion cooks her own meals. Her great-great-granddau ter, June Kaufman, Il, lives with her. Representatives of the inter- vening three generations are living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
Peaceful Solution of Trouble Is Only Possibility; Mussolini May Agree-Britain Will Not Act
 AlOne-Will Not Reveal Conversations
BY LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable Writer

London December II - (UP) - An Exchange Tele- graph dispatch from Geneva today said Emperor Halle Seasse teegraphed to the League of Nations that would reject any peace proposal involving cesson of terri
 tory to Italy. - r.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
Doomed Slayer
 Married To-day h Prison House
John Collins, Awaiting Electric Chair. Was Wed to Anna Downey-"Until Death Do Us Part'' Was
 Portion of Rtual-They Kissed and Parted
BY GEORGE H. BEALE United Press Staff Correspondent

New York December II - (UP) - Knowing full well that the phrase of the ritual, Until death do part probably would be fulfilled within few months, Anna Downey, slim, dark girl was married today to John Collins a murderer doomed to the electric chair.
 The setting for their wedding dingy press room
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-11
ETHIOPIA WILL
 REFUSE TERMS
Bitter Protest Was Made to France-Will Grant
 Nothing to Italy
BY RALPH HEINZEN

(Un1CeQ freSS SLdH COETcSpOuucutJ
 Paris, Dec. 11-Premier Pierre Laval, determined to push through the Franco-British peace plan at Geneva despite opposition of the small powers, received bitter pro- test today from the Ethiopian min iSter.
 The minister, Marian Woelde, vis- tied Laval in the name of Emperor Halle Selassie, declared Ethiopia would not bive up its northern ter ritory of Tigre to Italy, as proposed
 Plan Too Generous
 He pointed out that the plan goes far beyond the league council plan of last August. which would have given Italy only the barren Dana kal and Ogaden provinces. Premier Laval will leave for Gen. eva tonight with Anthony Eden British minister for league affairs to try to quiet the storm ovel Europe resulting from the plan.
 It was widely reported that he already had an unofficial intima- tion from Premier Mussolini that the plan was acceptable as a basis for discussion.
 Will Allow No Grant
 iris, Dec. 11-(UP)-Ethiopia will reject any plan for settlement of the conflict with Italy which does not take into account her ter ritorial and political integrity, the Ethiopian legation announced to- day.
 An official communique from the legation said Ethiopia refused tc accept any plan which directly or indirectly accords encouragement to 8 premium to Italy"
 Fear of Air Raid
 Addis Ababa, Dec. 11-(UP)-Fear of an air raid on the capital re- suited in an exodus of almost the entire population from Addis Ababa at dawn today.
 Reports that the city was to be attacked by bombers circulated through Addis Ababa all night.
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The Weather

Fair, Colder Tonight;
 Thursday Unchanged Full weather Report Page 3.
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DETECTIVE SANTA CLAUS

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Final Edition
 Closing Stocks Lnte NelUs Flashes
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29

the Staying Of 155 coyotes and bob
cats. Game protectors do not receive
bounty awards, but kill the preda-
tors as part Of the days work.
In combating the work of the
more destructive birds the game
protectors killed 1853 magpies, 115
crows and 81 hawks. Twenty-four
animal species, in all, were included
on the list of predatory victims.
Bounty hunters in Washington
made total of 3O2 kills that were
okehed by game protectors during
the first month following issuance
Of bounty hunting permits In the
middle of April, records show at the
office of Ray F. James, state game
director.
Bounties were asked for the slay-
ing of 284 coyotes, IA bobcats, and
four cougars In vouchers forward
ed from the game department head
quarters In Seattle to the state
treasurer's office in Olympia. This
means a total bounty reward for
the period of $454.00. Rewards for
kills made in accordance with reg
ulations are $25 for each cougar, SIS
for every bobcat or lynx, and 81 for
each coyote.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
Hearing Due Soon
In Big Fire Suit
W. w. P. Company Seeks Nullifi-
cation of Biles-C Coleman
Damage Suit

Veteran of one of the longest
superior court battles in Okanogan
county, and involving the largest
jury damage verdict in the history
of the state, the Biles-C Coleman
Lumber compa1ly's fire suit against
the Washington Water Power COM
pany will go before the state SUI
preme court Thursday, June 20.
Definite date for the hearing of
the power companys appeal was re-
vealed in supreme court calendar
sent to A. M. MikeA county clerk Of
the court.
The power firm seeks to have. set
aside a verdict awarding the local
lumber company $247,855 for dam
ages resulting from a fire which
swept the BileS-C Coleman Lumber
company's factory here in February
1929.
The jury upheld the lumber COM
panys contention that the blaze
started from thawing operations
carried on at the plant by a crew
of Washington Water Power COM
pany Workmen.
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agreement is in force. Failure tc
meet current taxes within IL months
after they are due or failure to pay
two consecutive installments when
due voids the agreement.
Semi Annual Payment
Payments are made under the con-
tract beginning November 30, with
interest at per cent from May 81,
1895. Interest and principal pay
ments must be met every May 80
and November 30.
Besides the taxes due, the princi-
pal on which interest is paid also
includes:
Six per cent interest from May
81, 1888 to May 81, 1895 upon the
original amount of the delinquent
taxes for 1882 and prior years.
Six per cent interest from May 81,
1884 to May 81, 1885 upon the Or
iginal amount of the delinquent tax
for 1888.
All other penalties and interest on
all delinquent taxes to May 81, 1885
are suspended under the agreement
Any unpaid balance may be paid
In full at any time with interest to
and including the day of payment.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
COMMUNITY
METHODIST CHURCH
Schedule of services:
Sunday school, 10 q. m.
Epworth League, $3.50 p. m.
Sunday night service, 8 y. m.

The taxpayer can pay the full
amount due on any one piece OF
property if he wishes.
Methods OF Payment
A man owing $1,000 and wishing
to pay $500 the second year Of an
agreement could still spread the
payment of the $500 principal re-
manning, plus interest, over the re-
manning period of the agreement.
The legislature also provided that
no county shall institute or further
prosecute any tax foreclosure pro-
ceeding until after May 81, 1886.
Payment of half or all delinquent
real and personal property taxes on
or before November 30, 1885 for the
year 1882 and prior years entities
the taxpayer to remission of all
accrued interest on these taxes. The
remission, however, does not apply
to any tax upon which Judgment
has been entered or certificate OF
delinquency has been issued to any
person other than county.
Payment of all such delinquent
taxes on or before November 30
1885 entities the taxpayer to an ad-
ditional allowance of per cent re-
bate on money owed.
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kartar

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Cove made a
business trip to Okanogan Tuesday
returning Wednesday.
Fred Anthony and Ray Hammer
were callers at the John Cleghor1
ranch Monday.
Sam Hammer was in Okanogan
Wednesday on business and re-
turned home Thursday on the daily
stage.
Mrs. Chas. Campbell and daugh-
ter, Mary, of Osborne, are visiting
for while at the parental home
at LeFleur. MIR. and Mrs. Loren
Cunningham and Mr.. Campbell
came over with her and spent over
night visiting and returned Wednes-
day to his work at the dam.
Ray Dewitt was at his ranch
Thursday and returned by the o.
A. Cove ranch where he bought
some spring lambs. NJ
Chas Benson is reported as re-
ceiving word by telegram that his
aged mother in Iowa is very i'll.
Friends who received word in this
community wish to extend sympa-
thy to N. v. Dunckel and family,
as Mr.. Dunckel's father has passed
away in New York.
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McCauley reports
On Game Arrests
Enforcement Chief Says 1872 Were
Nabbed In State Last
Month

Arrests mdae by state game pro-
tectors in Washington last month
totaled 1872 according to report
issued by Bernard T. McCauley,
chief parol officer Of the state game
department.
Acquittals in six cases left 176
convictions, for which the courts i'm
posed penalties totaling $2,37950 in
fines and 315 days in Jail sentences.
Eleven of the arrests were for food
fish violations, with game protec-
ton, utilizing their commissions
from the department of fisheries
Only one court decision was appeal
ed during the month.
Arrests increased considerable,
almost double, over the month Of
March, when "a convictions were
secured from 1O4 cases filed.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
TONASKET MAN FINED
ON GAME LAW COUNT

Utilizing a section of the Wash
ington state game code that makes
the illegal taking Of every single
animal a separate offense, Game
Protector M. M. Fruit, Kittitas coun-
ty, brought 10 charges against H. B.
Runnels, Tonasket, after arresting
the latter with 10 beaver pelts I'M
lawfully in his possession. Judge
Charles Council fined Runnels $25
on each count or a total of $3.50.
5000 ATTEND CIRCUS
AT OKANOGAN SUNDAY
More than 5000 persons paid adj
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
Taxpayers Aided
By Contract Forms
Blanks For 20-Payment Plan Are
!. Available At Treasurers'
Offices

OLYMPIA, May %. -Twenty-pay
1nent delinquent property tax blanks
now are in the hands Of all county
treasurers to facilitate signing Of
agreements between them and tax
payers for payment of taxes on real
property delinquent on the tax rolls
either for 1888 or prior years, the
Washington State Tax Commission
has announced.
The 1895 legislature provided that
such delinquent taxes could be paid
In 20 semi-annual inStallments. The
taxpayer must meet the 1884 taxes
collectable In 1895 and pay current
taxes each year thereafter while the
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
1000 Predators
Taken In State
Harmful Animals And Birds
Killed By Game Protectors
Since April !

Approximately 2,OcO predatory
animals and birds have been killed
by game protectors in Washington
since April /, according to figures
compiled by the state game depart
ment. The figures do not include
results attained in the destruction
of hundreds Of nests of birds Of
prey.
RattlesnakeS led the list of VIC
tins in the war on game enemies
over the period, the game protectors
putting to death Alb of these rep
tiles. The rattlers are noted for
robbing nests Of the states priced
game birds.
Some 1855 kills on which bounties
ordinarily are offered were made in
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
Church Notices
SACRED HEART CHURCH

Services are held every Sunday at
about o'clock and conAist of holy
mass and sermon in English and N
Indian, followed by benediction
whenever this can be given.
On week days holy mass Is said
at about o'clock.
Cathechism is taught to the child
rem whenever it Is more convenient
for them, that is in the morning OF
in the afternoon.
Sick calls will be attended very
promptly whenever any Catholic
either white or Indian. wishes to
have the priest. wish to inform
that as 7 have no means at all to
travel, anyone who wishes to have
the priest, is kindly requested to
take me in a car to the sick person,
and then bring me back home.
FATHER EDWARD M. GRIVA
S, j.
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RULE STATE CAN'T PAY FOR
PRESSING OFFICIALS PANTS

OLYMPIA. - Tips and pants
pressing are not valid claims
against the state of Washington,
Attorney General G.. w. Hamilton
advised State Auditor Cliff Yelle.
He held Adjutant General Maurice
Thompson would have to pay a $225
pressing bill out of his own pocket.
Thompson's expense account also
contained 80 cents for porter and
$1.01 for laundry. Yelle questioned
whether he should pay the bills.
Hamilton held the expenditures
were for purely personal needs and
did not come within items proper
on expense vouchers of state Of
ficials.
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PLANNED EFFORT COUNTS

NEXT week Nespeem will finish high school
important step in their efforts the education which
modern conditions require
Whether the members Of the local graduating class their
studies in schools of higher learning the opportunity
for each of them become better educated adequately fitted
to with the problems which day living involves
The ambitious will find of broadening their education
sharpening the tools upon which they will depend in later life They
will for themselves goal and whether their progress toward is
facilitated by higher education by planned effort the fact
that they striving toward definite end is their greatest
of success.
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SHOULD BE PREPARED

INDICATIONS that approval of the high dam by the federal
government will the employment of 10000 the
dam proper and the reclamation project which will make possible
This number of workers, major portion of them with am
lies will be required select home sites and in this fact there lies
opportunity for Nespm "cah i'm the benefits which the
high dam should release here
important that this community be prepared for the prospective
residents This involves the rapid completion Of several
plated projects including modern light and
Largely upon these factors will the Of Nespee pulling
power for residents.
There logical why Nespm should be selected
by many these dam employees for their home The
nifty located away from the of the project and the
and other natural advantages here should hold strong appeal
requires the initiative Of this community whole and
snt and effort the other advantages which would
new
will find employment through construction of the high dam.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29

mission to the AL G.. Barnes circus
at Okanogan Sunday, it is estimated.
It was one of the largest crowds
ever gathered in the county.
Although approximately 1900
cars were parked near the circus
grounds a traffic squadron which
inludced James Wells, state high
way patrolman, and members Of the
county sheriff's force, operated so
efficiently after the show that no
automobile accidents occurred.
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29

More than 5000 persons paid ad
The Nespelem tribune. [volume] (Nespelem, Wash.) 1934-1936, 1935-05-29
COMMUNITY PROGRESS

COMPLETION of the Jail and selection of marshal
~ will Nespelem proper of the adequate law
enforcement has long needed will mark definite step
ward civic made possible through Incorporation
Organization of local forces undoubtedly will make possible
the securing of other local needs Through the selection Of council
members look after the various community departments these
ecs be efficiently promoted and speedily attained