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Evening star., 1935-10-07
Long:Lost Strdtford Letters
Found in Southwestern Virginia

tional shrine in honor of Robert z.
Lee.
THE discovery of the long-lost
documents. some of which were at
Stratford before the Revolution, was
made by Ethel Armes, a research
worker" said Mrs Newell. They
were found in a remote section of
Southwestern Virginia. They we're
packed in an old trunk belong to de-
scendents of Light Horse Harry Lee.
The trunk had not been opened for
more than 20 years. Its contents were
unknown to the present generation Of
the family there"
The story of the collection itself Is
a dramatic one. Maj, Henry Lee, as
the last Lee owner of Stratford, fell
heir to the Stratford library as we'll as
to the estate in 1918, when his father
died. There were number of docu-
ments of priceless value in the STRAIT
ford library. including the famous
Leedstown Resolutions of 1865. origi-
nal letters of Washington, Burke and
CIldlIldIu dIlu Ilhlly ictlCIS llOAA
brother officers of Light Horse Harry
Lee in the American Revolution.
Young Henry Lee disposed Of the
ma jor portion of the books. but the
collection of papers and documents
which had then been in Stratford more
than half a century. he took with him
abroad in 1880, when he was ap-
pointed United States consul to
Algiers.
The original copy Of the Leedstown
ReSolutions-then the only copy exist
ing-was salvaged and in l848 pre-
sented to the Virginia Historical So
ciety. The remainder of the papers
disappeared. They were taken into
the Virginia wilderness. For nearly
century they have been lost to the
world. But throughout all the vicis-
situdes of his life Charles Garter Lee
cherished and preserved these papers.
He added to them his own 'Remi-
niscences of Life at Stratford" and
some documents, including the letters
his father wrote him during the last
years of his life.
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be taken, it was said, to bring The
problems Of death or manning by
traffic accidents to the attention Of
the medical, dental and law students.
Believing that present control Of
motorists and pedestrians in the Ma
tional Capital is insufficient, President
O'Leary expressed the opinion Con-
gress should allow the appointment
of many additional policemen to stand
guard at street crossings. He said
he attributed to the small number
of policemen available for duty a
great deal of the reckless driving and
carelessness on the part of pedestrians
at street crossings.
"A motorist is more likely to obey
the stop signal If a traffic officer Is
standing nearby" he said.
Would Bring Violators to Court.
I'VE can't have effective law en-
forcement in the District unless the
police bring traffic violators into court
and proper fines are imposed. There
should also be a stop to the practice
of settling cases out Of court and per-
mitting violators to have tickets with
drawn"
Father O'Leary believes the pedes-
trian is almost equally to blame for
the number of traffic accidents in
Washington. and the addition of more
officers at crossings would have a
wholesome effect on this phase of
Washington's problem. Students at
Georgetown will be instructed not
only to drive carefully and respect
the rights Of pedestrians, but to obey
the traffic lights when they are walk
ing.
AS Judge Of the Hilltop traffic court,
Father Kehoe tempers justice with
mercy in the case of mild first Of
fenses-but never a second time, he
explained today.
Four or five years ago, when many
college deans were banning students
cars from the campus, Georgetown
went so far as to provide a special
parking space for them. In recent
years, as the use Of automobiles grew,
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additional parking space has been pro-
vided about the campus grounds.
School Laws Strictly Enforced.

oIhVVt AoWo ohbN'y
Traffic and parking at the Hilltop
institution are controlled as it Is in
the city. Spaces are reserved for uni
versity officials and faculty members
and woe to the careless student who
parks in the wrong place or blocks
traffic lanes.
The force Of campus cops" is on
duty day and night. They hand out
tickets for traffic violations just as
city policemen do and the student
must report to Father Kehoe for dis
cipline. There is no escape, for each
student is required to register his
name and the number of his license
plate with the Office of the prefect of
discipline.
Several years ago Father Kehoe
imposed small fnes for students
"ticketed" for any violations on the
campus. but now he has found a far
more effective manner Of law enforce
ment. If student is called before
his court, he usually renders repri-
mand for the first offense, unless it is
q serious one. The second offense
means the withdrawal of special privi-
leges, which has the same effect on
the student as keeping him a prisoner
temporarily on the campus That has
proved more effective than imposing a
fine.
Co-operates With Police.
Father Kehoe also co-operates with
the police at any time a student gets
into difficulties off the campus In
recent years. however, there has been
little need of disciplining students for
infractions of traffic rules.
I'VE believe we have a pretty effec-
tive way of dealing with the boys"
Father Kehoe said, "and they have
learned to obey the rules"
The fact that discipline awaits them
on their return in event they en-
counter trouble in the city also has
had wholesome effect in more care
full driving while downtown.
"The Stars campaign is deserving
Of the fullest cooperation from every
one" Father Kehoe said, land we will
endeaver to do our part in making all
the students here conscious of safe
driving and respectful of the rights of
other drivers and pedestrians. feel
sure, too, they will all cooperate"
Evening star., 1935-10-07
SNOW HOLDS BACK
GLIDER PROGRAM
Three Craft Arrive at Big Mea-
dows and Await Soaring
Weather.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BIG MEADOWS. Va, October T.
Three glider planes arrived here yes
terday through dense fog with inches
Of snow on the ground and tempera-
ture 80 degrees above zero. The latest
arrival was tSanley Smith of Lfnder-
vile. N. Y, 1882 glider champion of
the Elmira meet.
In the valley below the sun was
shining. If the clouds break, soaring
will begin this morning, but most are
of the opinion it will take a day to
clear. Lieut.. Comdr. Barnaby Of Pen
sacola, Fla, who, with Lieut. Dussault,
senior glider instructor at Pensacola
Naval School, few in Saturday. will
fly back today. Barnaby Is president
of the Soaring Society Of America,
which is conducting expeditions at
Big Meadows. Barnaby explained
conditions at Big Meadows, which
he claims is the best soaring site
available in the United States, and
how it came to be discovered. II
don't think there Is any doubt as far
as terrain is concerned that his Is the
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STREAMS GET TROUT
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Nd, October T.
Members of the Rockville Chapter OF
the 1zaak Walton League Saturday
planted" approximately TOO brown
trout in various streams of Mont
gomery County.
They were taken from the chapters
rearing pond on the Stone farm, near
Cabin John. where they were de-
posted as flngerlings, and were fine
specimens, ranging in length from 9
to IL inches.
At the monthly meeting Of the
chapter last week the members voted
unanimously TO refrain from fishing
for these trout for at least two years
and to urge others to do likewise.
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Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpaLcn 70 Inc OthI'
RICHMOND, October THE dis
covery of the long missing Stratford
collection of original letters and his
toric documents In possession, in
1918. of Maj. Henry Lee, son of Light
Horse Harry. is announced by the
Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation
through Mrs. Emerson Root Newell
of Greenwich, Conn. chairman OF
the Research Committee.
Original letters of Light Horse
Harry Lee and a portion Of the source
material which he used in his history
OF the American Revolution are in
cluded in this remarkable "hnd"
outstanding event in American re-
search. Photostats of some of this
interesting material will be on exhi-
bition at Stratford. on Saturday, Oc-
tober IL, when the famous West
moreland County estate of Colonial
Virginia will be dedicated as a ma
Evening star., 1935-10-07
BALTIM0REAN NAMED
DEPUTY STATE AUDITOR

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE. October Arthur
Chew Meade, a certified public &C
countant and graduate of st. Johns
College, has been named ny Gov. Nice
as deputy tSate auditor.
Meade formerly was with the
United States Bureau Of Internal
Revenue as field representative on
income tax examinations. He was
decorated during the World War and
is a member of the American Legion.
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Clothing Clinic Scheduled.

FLORIS, Va, october (SpeciaD -
Miss Cymbel Taylor, clothing spe-
cialist from the extension division,
Blacksburg, will conduct clothing
clinic at a meeting of Floris Home
Demonstration Club tomorrow at 2
pm. in Floris School.
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best soaring site available to us at
present." he said.
Miss Margaret Kimball, young and
attractive Boston socialite, will arrive
tomorrow night. She is transport
pilot and one of the few women glider
pilots in America. Anv flight made
will be a record except that Of
duration.
Miss Kimball will qualify for the
trophy offered by Luray for woman
champion.
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Safety

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A DEAL FUNERAL At SIS

Provides same service as one costing $500.
Don't vqste insurance money" Call
DEAL. with 26 years experience. Lin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
NORWICH CHAMBER
 FILES PETITION
By PAUL MAY Democrat COrreSDOndeMt.l

Washington, D. C., April A. One of the chief projects which Senator Lonergan will bring to tho attention of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, which is scheduled to meet in Washington on May 2-3, is the proposed opening of the Thames river above Allyn's Point as far up as Nor wich, 1t was announced at his office to-day.
 Lonergan on Wednesday last re. ceived a detailed report from the Chamber of Commerce of Nor wich, outlining the various bene- fits which would ultimately be de. rived out of the deepening of the river as far as Norwich, Loner- gan's secretary explained. Tn the report are specifically cited the great advantages to navigation and to commerce gen I erally in the vicinity if the river would be deepened, 1t was said.
 The Rivers and Harbors Con- gress meets in Washington annu- ally for the purpose of uniting the efforts of those interested ins the eve O p m t of waterways
 throughout the country, 1t was ex-
 plained.
 Senator Lonergan anticipates
 attending one or more of the ses.
 sions of the Congress, 1t was as-
 serted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
VIEW. TO SPONSOR 0AKVILLE CORPS
Action Taken at Meeting Last Evening--C0f1l-
 mittees Named

Wheeler Young post. Veterans of Foreign Wars, will sponsor the OakvilIe Fife and Drum Corps, win- ners of honors in meets held throughout the eastern state, it was decided at the meeting last night in the state armory. The corps has won 50 first prizes at drum corps meets. as we'll as many individual prizes.
 A committee appointed to ar range for new equipment for the corps includes William Walker, senior vice-commander: Frank x. Downes and Samson Seigel. Ser geant John Brenneis was appoint ed leader of the corps.
 It was also voted to attend the banquet to be held at Ansonia April 29 in honor of National Com mander James F. Van Zandt. A committee appointed to arrange for the 14th annual sale of peoples is headed by John Luddy. Harry Simpson was elected alternate to the state camp at New London to fill vacancy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
DANCING POPULAR AT
 ELITE ROLLERDROME

The. lovers of dancing are get- ting ready for another big feast of their favorite pleasure tomorrow night at the Elite Rollerdrome, for Manager Dick Halliwell not only serves roller-skating to his patrons but also gives Waterbury'S dance lovers an opportunity 10 indulge In their favorite diversion every Sat urday night and that 1t is meeting with popular favor is sign!fied by the attendance which is increas- ing with each succeeding dance.
 Rhymatic mfusic is furnished by the DeMolay Knights pf Melody, the we'll known local orchestra composed of ten of our best young musicians who have become ex- ceeding popular with the dance patrons.
 The dancing begins at eight ard lasts until midnight. There will be roller sketing to-day, afterflooa and evening. Also tomorrow morning at 10:S0 for the kiddiss with the regular afternoon session for adults and school children tv follow at 2 p..m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
|EROLIC ARRANGED
 BY CHRIST CHAPEL
Youngsters to Appear in Familiar Characters
 Tonight

Children of Christ chapel will present 'story Book Frolic", a play under the direction of John Hem ion and Miss Elizabeth Miles to- night at the church school at S:15 o'clock. Miss Rose Foley will be pianist. Characters are as follows:
 Mother Goose, Peggy Sanford; the old Woman in the Shoe, Shir- ley Ehrhardt; her family, Jane Mercellus, Vera Salamon, Robert Alxerez, Louis King, Jane Kelsey. Harriet McPhee. Doris Salston, John Coolidge and Clifton Lilliott; Mis- tress Mary, Gloria Hespelt; the, roses, Doris Bhnnell, June Bun nell, Betsie Hern and Jean Zwick; the pretty maids, Doris Barsale, Louvt Hem, Florence Hassinger and Beatrice Machin; Miss Muffit, Ruth Dwyer; Tommy Tucker, Ray mond Vaughn; Tom Thumb, Betty Hoffman; Boy Blue, Billy Brandt; Bo Peep, Mary Foley; Tom the Piper's Son, John Coolidge; Jack Horner, Frederick Barsale; Simple Simon, Maureen Costello; Jack and Jill, Verna Salamon and Doris Salston; Old King Cole, Carlton Benson; the Fiddlers Three, John Beccia, Alfred Peach; Mary and her Little Lamb, Jane Marcellus; Peter Pan, Shirley Ehrhardt; Jack the Giant Killer, Clifton Lilliott and the Janitor, Charles Marcellus. Lunghwa aerodrome at Shanghai China, has been enlarged to 167 acres,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
ALEXANDER OPENS
 STORE TOMORROW
"Men's Cut Rate Shop Begins Business at East
 Main Street Locale

Local shoppers will be pleased to learn that Sol Alexander is again in business and this time on a larger scale than ever before. He is perhaps better known ti veteran buyers, with whom he has been doing business for the past 20 years. MT Alexander will formally open a. new store at 143 East Main street tomorrow. The new estab- lishment is right next to the State theater and being so centrally To- catedi is very easy to reach from all sections of the city. The store will be known as the "Men's Cut Rate Shop" and will feature a well known stock of dress goods in addition to the working clothes and materials with which the pro- prietor is so well acquainted.
 MT Alexander, who prefers to be called Sol by his customers who are his trends, has announced that he has selected many articles for a special counter to be known as the opening specials. Here one will find such articles as pull over sweaters selling for 95 cents; mems sport wool slacks in assorted de- signs selling from .$1.50 to $1.9S: zipper work shirts in blue and gray for 89 cents, and as quick pickup mems fancy hose will be on sale at 10 cents per pair. Many other articles will be on the spe- cial counter and in order to get the proper impression on the many val ues of tomorrow and in the fu- ture, it will be necessary to attend this great money saving event.
 A special staff of capable and courteous clerks will assist the proprietor in serving what is be- lieved will be a record attendance for such an opening event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Reports that Edward L'Ough- rain, president of the Irish. American Social club had been endorsed for Q post as deputy sheriff in . communication forwarded by the club to the democratic town committee, were denied today by Thomas Reidy, chairman of the board of trustees of the club.
 '"The annOuncemcnt," said Mir Rcfdy, ''that the Irish- American Social club had sent q communication to the dem- Ocratic town committee en- dorsing the candidacy of MT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Veterans Endorse
 Wm.H. Harris Views
Payment of Bonus Held More Beneficial Than EEP
 CIasses-Teachers Hold Contrary Opinions

Appropriation of the stand taken by William M. Harris, local relief director in regard to payment of the bonus was general among Wa terbury veterans today. Mir Harris yesterday expressed his disapproval of the adoption of many relief measures of questionable value while the administration flatly refused to consider payment of the bonus.
 His statement was received with considerable qualification by vet erans' organizations which through their leaders have urged public support of the adjusted compen- sation bills now awaiting Congress sional action. In recent radio ad- dresses, Commander George Me- Duff, of Corporal Coyle Post, American Legion. and other prom inent veterans have explained the stand taken by ex-servicemen here on the bonus question.
 MT Harris also expressed himself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
$5O,OOO LAWSUIT
 RESUMES TUESDAY


 The $50,O00 action of Edward Nordstrom against the Connecti-- cut Company which went on trial in common pleas court yesterday was adjourned at the close of the day to next Tuesday morning when it will be resumed again. Judge Ebert B. Hamlin and a jury are hearing the issues.
 The plaintiff sues to recover Tor permanent injuries suffered when the automobile he was driving ana trolley car. met in head on col lision on West Main street. near Thomaston avenue, shortly after midnight of December 23. 1933. The first days trial was devoted to the taking of medical evidence. The firm of Mascolo. McKnight and Dauch appears for the plain tiff. w. A. Mulvihill of New Ha- ven represents the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

as being in accord with criticism generally expressed during the past week over the large federal out- lays for recreational projects. The EEP courses, condemned by relief officials generally as being unriec- essary, chased here last night af- ter having been conducted from the Crosby High school, headquarters during the fall and winter months.
 pr Thomas J. Condon, superin- tendent of schools, under whose d. rectiop the, HEP classes have been conducted ihere, refused to com ment today on the courses.
 'I do not wish to discuss t." Dr Condon said. eff any of the teachers wish to defend the courses on their own initiative that is their affair.""
 One of the instructors, also re- fusing to be directly quoted, called the Democrat office today to pro- test against allegations that the classes are an unnecessary expense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
ATTY GENERAL
 COMPLETESSTAFF
Names Attorney Smith of MoOsup as Assistant;
 Dauch, Also Member

Attorney Joseph J. Smith of Moosup has been named assistant attorney general of Connecticut. He was appointed yesterday by Attorney General Edward J. Daley. Attorney Frederick W. Dauch of this city is also an assistant at- torney general. Attorney Smith fills the final vacancy in the staf of Attorney Daley. He is married and the father of eight children.
 Other assistants to Attorney Daley are Attorneys Harold L.. Brooks of New Haven, Richard r. Corkey of New London, Frank J. Disesa of Stamford and Leo B.. Gaffney of New Haven. Attorney Charles J. Mclaughlin of Hart ford is the deputy attorney general of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05
Club Activities

was announced. A card party will be given May by the local lodge.
 Plans for the installation of of- ficers were discussed last night at the meeting of Clan McAlpin in Foresters' hall. Royal Deputy Will liam Berrie of Torrington will con duct the ceremonies, to be held April IS. Plans for the goth anni- yersary banquet to be held in June will be made at a special meeting May 2.
 Delegates from Canton T. K. Martin of this city will attend the ceremonies in Bridgeport April g during which the grand master degree will be conferred on Lyon Bronfieid according to plans made last night at the meeting in Odd Fellows hall. Captain Edward Normand presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Loughrain for Q deputy sher- ifFship Is entirely grOundless.
 ''It could not have been an action of the club because no such proposition has even been brought before the club at a regular meeting" said Mir Reidy, He explained that while the clubs sympathies are with Mir LOughrain and would be happy to see him appointed, the club is not a political or- ganixation.
 Reports had 1t that Mir LOughrain had the endorse ment of 2,OOO members of the Irish.American club i'm a com municatiOn to the democratic town committee for the sher- iff's post, and that he stands an excellent chance of being appointed to one of the seven vacancies that are expected to be created in June when the present seven sllcrifRs are re. placd by appointments under High SherifR. Elect J. Edward SlavIn of Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

Lunghwa aerodrome at Shanghai China, has been enlarged to 167 acres.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

was announced. A card party will
 be given May by the local lodge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-05

The bowling league banquet of the Junior c. and c. Social club was held last night at Waverly Inn. Nicholas A. TapaZio was in charge of arrangements for the banquet at which prizes were awarded winners. of the league tourney. Other members of the committee were Charles Drago and Domenic Pavone.
 "Industrial Poisons," is the sub- ject of an address to be given by Dr Howard w. Haggard, associate professor of applied psychology at Yale University, at the meeting of the American Chemical Society, April 13, at the Waterbury Club. Reservations may be made with w. R. Hubbard of the American Brass Company.
 4 public dance and card party will be given by Nosahogan Lodge of Odd Fellows tonight at Odd Eel lows hall. The Rainbow girls will present drill.
 A card party and dance will be given tonight at o'clock in Tenn pie hall under the auspices of Zin- dah Grotto.
 Under the auspices of Camp IT, Patriotic Order of America, a pub- lie card party will be given tonight in Mechanics hall. The arrange ments committee includes Gertrude McKegg, Alice Woodin, Mrs Grace Washburn, Rose Bishop and Clara Plant.
 Waterbury members of the Dart mouth Alumni Association will be attendance at the annual meet ing of the state group at Hartford during the week of May 18th. The Waterbury graduates will meet to perfect plans for the May gathering at @ meeting to be held early in May.
 The Waterbury club will present an interesting feature for it's mem bers at the club tonight at 8 o'clock, in the person of Major Edward $. Tex" O'Reilly, soldier of fortune. who has fought in 10 wars and under eight flags. He has been h IeXaS ranger anu coWDUy dHu between times has been a news paperman, magazine writer and lecturer. He served with the American forces in the Spanish War when he was IT years old. It will be recalled that he was the subject of series of articles that appeared in Liberty magazine un- der the title, Born to Raise HelP.
 Out of town guests were present at the meeting of Mattatuck coun- ell, Order of Pocahontas at En- gineers' hall last night. Mrs Sophie McClue presided. Waterbury dele gates will attend the meeting to be held in Bristol April 8, is was announced last night.
 Reports of the recent card par ties were given last night at the meeting of Mayfiower camp, Royal Neighbors of America in Pythian hall. The New Haven county meet ing win be held here May IS, 1t