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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-16

Packard 1929 De Luxe 4-DOOr CT
Sedan - Original black finish. DO
clean interior, wonderful motor; Down
only 81 down, 1914 per month; money
back guarantee.
KEEP ROLLIN' WITH NOLAN"
I'LL 18th st. Y. w.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-16

Ford 1884 De Luxe COupe-Per- @OQS
feet mechanical condition. UOOO
finish like new.
;, jRTHEAsT MOTOR CO.
92O BIadensburK Rid. y. f. ATT. 020O
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-16

'S5 Ford Dc Luxe Business 0AE0
COupe-Car only used a few OtcJO
months; equipped with radio and other
extras; your car in trade.
l.. r. STEUART, INC.
1928 IL st. n, W. Decatur 4SO3
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-16

Buick 1884 (46-S) Coupe, Rum pEHE
BILE Seat-Its beautiful opales- OO6 ~
cent green finish looks as new as the
new car showroom. Spotless uphol-
stery. twin sun visors, Fisher no-draft
ventilation. excellent rubber, metal
tire cover. All in all this is one of the
finest used car values we have ever
seen at $575.
PACKARD
KalOrama at 18th
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Business Announcement

CIGARETTE BURNe-Moth holes, cuts. etc. Linens, silks rewoven invisible. Tears nnended. Eastern Textile Weaving O.. 20 East Main Sk Tel 3.7730.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

TT was a contrite and humble group of 90 tired seafarers who landed with Christopher Colum. bus, Oct. F, l492, on the island that is believed to be San Salva- dor, in the Bahamas. They plant ed the. royal standard of Spain and the banner of the green cross on the beach, and gave thanks to God for their successful journey across the unknown Atlantic.
 The brown-skinned naked na. tives, whom the Spaniards beheld, called the island Guanahani. Co., lumbus soon made friends with the Indians, and distributed red caps, strings of beads. and other trinkets among them.
 Whether this land was really San Salvador. the Island of the Holy Saviour. or Cat Island. as 1t also was known. or whether Co. lumbus' landiall was one of sev. eral others in the Bahama group still Is a subject for argument among historians.
 In the rotunda of the Capitol in Washington Is Vanderlyn's famous painting of the Landing of Co. iumbus." This painting Is illus. trated on the two-cent stamp in the Columbian series issued by the United States tn 1893.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
HOLLYWOOD
By Paul Harrison

Hollywood--Short takes: Johr Barrymore, who can take it, is wei again and out of that sanitarium He visited the studio and shook hands with everybody. Everybody out Greta Garbo. He kissed hel hand.
 Looks as though Mary Pick
 fOrd'S European trip may be long delayed. Buddy Rogers
 has been tested for the star ring role in College Hero,"
 and will go into production right away, if he gets 1t.
 Burgess Meredith went sword. fishing and caught a swollen, sun. burned lip. But that was nothing to what he caught from the studio because only couple of hours shooting remained to be done or his picture, "Winterset"- but the scenes were closeups, so production was halted for days while the liz healed.
 The film "San Francisco" by hss bitter realism, offended many people of the present-day city. Offended them so deeply, in- deed, that M-G-M now is plan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Merchandise
Household Articles
XMAS BARGAINS

XMAS BARGAINS IN USED FURNITURE Listed below are many good used furniture bargains which we are of- fering for quick disposal. These items are on sale at our So. Main St. Used Store only.
 LOOK OVER THESE BARGAINS High Chairs, $l.50; Congoleum Rugs, g; China Closets, 8; Gas Stoves, 8; Breakfast Sets, $4; odd Dressers, A; Ice Boxes, A; Axmin- ster Rugs, $8; Kitchen Cabinets, $8; Studio Couches, $8; Circulating Heaters, $9; Living Room Suites, 30; Bedroom Suites, $10; Kitchen Ranges, $10; Dining Room Suites, SIP.
 WE NEED MORE ROOM Our So. Main St. Used Store is jammed. We need a lot of extra room. This is one of the many req sons why you will be able to buy such good furniture at such low prices. Better come early for best choice.
 PAY WEEKLY OR MONTHLY Don't worry about money. We will gladly open an account with you, and you can pay us weekly or monthly. Your payments are auto matically extended in case of sick ness or unemployment.
 2 FREE COURTESY AUTOS" No matter where you live, we will call for you with one of our "Cour- tesy Autos. Just phone or write us and in little while, we will be at your home, to take you to the store and bring you back home. No obligation, even if you do not buy. This service is yours for the asking. A IL = B = E = R = T. S
 266-268- -27O- -272-274 So. Main St.
 Waterbury
 286 s. Main Used Stores) 43 Canal St. Phone 4-3144, 4-3145, 4-3146, 4-3l47 All Stores Open Wed. & Sat. Eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
RUST BANISHED
 ON SEA PLANES
ArmOr Plate Protects New Patrol BOmbers of
 U. s. Navy

San Diego, Cal.--(UP)-"Armo, plate" for the navy's new patro bombers to protect them against corrosion, their worst enmey, is one of the features of the giant flying boats now under construction here
 The "armor plate" is an oxide coating which is applied to the aluminium alloy of which the ships are constructed, said D. M. Carpen- ter of the Consolidated Aircraft plant. An oxide coating forms on most metals when they are exposed to air. On iron and steel this coat ing IS known as rust and 1t grows thicker and thicker as time goes on, until finally nothing but rust is left On aluminium. however, the oxide coating does not increase, but the first natural thin film forms shield which protects the metal against further oxidation.
 Salt Water Different The natural oxide film, covered with paint, proved a satisfactory protection on planes which did not come in contact with salt water, but did not afford protection for parts of seaplanes which were subjected to sea water or salt spray.
 However, intensive research devel- oped method of artificially increas- ing the thickness of the natural ox- ide coating, which affords protection against sea water.
 First, chemical baths were devel- oped which improved the coating thickness. Then 1t was found that passing 8 current of electricity through the metal while 1t was irn- n1ersed in a mild acid solution caused the oxide coating to increase in thickness.
 Chronic Acid Used
 This process is known as anno- dizing, and is used throughout the aeronautical industry. A solution of chronic acid is used on the patrol bombers being built, but there are other acids suitable for the purpose.
 After the anodic treatment. the metal Is washed in fresh water and a priming coat of paint applied im- mediately after drying.
 Earlier. difficulty had been found in obtaining satisfactory adhesion of paint to aluminium surfaces sub- jected to service conditions. The anodic film, however, has absorbent qualities and paint adheres readily to aluminium after 1t has been an- nodized. thus further increasing pro- tection against corrosion.
 Tn Great Britain the accident rate is higher among men than women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
4o.FOoT PLUNGE HARMLESS

Ottawa, Ont. - (UP) - Mrs. Isa- bella Hannay, 48, plunged 40 feet from . cliff here and escaped with a scratched nose. She was fined $lO for drunkenness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

ming 8 hoopla epic, chamber of merce style, which the town will like.
 "All Quiet on the Western Front, first filmed in 1880, is to be revived in the stupendous manner at Uni versal. Available for the new ver- sion will be two stars who got their first big break in it seven years ago Lew Ayres and Slim Summerville Church Premiere"
 The first Baptist Church of Holly wood went Hollywood with the opening of its new buildings the other evening. Floodlights and kliegs played on the structure. Crowds stood in front. But there weren't any autograph hunters.
 Two divorced couples-Liilian Helman and Arthur Kober, Miriam Hopkins and Austin Parker-are working, harmon iousIy, for Samuel Goldwyn.
 Paula Stone and Henry Wilson. her agent, are talking long distance twice a day, but not about business. It's all settled between Robert Kent and Astrid Allwyn. but first they'll save some money. A
 
 Walter Huston, who for years has disliked Hollywood more than has any other actor ex- cept George M. C0han, is 50 pleased by the success of "Dods- worth" that he'll likely stick around and make more pictures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Legal Notices

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs- TRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO. EST HsrATE Io of NILES tiSVs. W. :tT; pEANG, NE, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the late tate to exhibit their claims for set tlement, Those who neglect to present their accounts, property at- tested, within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons inc debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 LOVINA DIANE, 12-8-3t Executrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Automobiles
Autos and Trucks For Sale

HOTCHKISS
 OFFERS
 SEVERAL EXCEPTIONAL
 BARGAINS 33-68 BUICK 5-PASS. COUPE = Black finish, like new. Good tires, excellent mechanical condition. An out-of-the-ordinary buy. 24-57 BUICK SEDAN-Fully equip- ped with radio and heater. Tan finish. In new car shape. Low mile- age and price. 1883 PONTIAC SPORT COUPE - Original green finish. Low mileage. Very classy. Every bit as good, as 6 new car. 1886 DODGE TOURING SEDAN. With built-in trunk. Low mileage. Finished in black. Velour uphol- stery, like new. Bargain. 1884 OLDSMOBILE "8" Touring Sedan. Black with whipcord inter- for. Experts agree that this is one of the most stylish cars built in 1884. 1929 CADILLAC CLUB SEDAN - With trunk. An opportunity to buy high class car for little money.
 ALSO 1884 Ford Convertible Coupe 1883 Graham Sedan 1930 Buick 7-Pass. Sedan 1883 Pontiac Touring Sedan 1881 Nash Sedan 1883 Ford Tudor Many Others ,..... $50 up
 All Cars WinteriZcd Liberal Open Terms. Evenings,
 THE HOTCHKISS MOTOR
 co
 "The House of Confidence" 17-25 WILLOW ST.
 DIAL 3-3177
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
F. A. FANTASIES

Nature faking press agents are at work again, and here's a days output:
 Frances Langford's swim ming pool is guarded against uninvited guests by six alliga- tors" (Water's too cold, even fl she had six alligators.)
 "Glenda Farrell bought l2 prize hens and will raise chick ens." (No comment.)
 "Adrienne Arnes has Q pet pcngium." Cts easier to raise a million dollars than 8 pen- gium. Singly, they always die)
 Harold Lloyd, outside of his regular study of bacteriology O., is developing g breed of wasp which is a deadly enemy of the black widow spider" COh. Diplopteryga, where is, thy stingO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

In Great Britain the accident rate is higher among men than women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
NOTICE!

The Estimates of the Resources. Appropriations and Tax Rate of the City of Waterbury for the year 1927 have been made in accordance with Section 6S of the Special Acts of 1031, and a copy may be procured at the City Clerks office, City Hall Building, City of Waterbury. on or after Saturday, December 18th, 1886.
 JOHN P. FITZMAURIcE.
 12-9-3t City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
Classified Were Buyer And Seller Satisfactorily Meet
Suburban
NAUGATUCK

TANK TRUCK-1400 gallon capa- city; on Ford Chassis with Trux- more extra axle. Price reasonable. Naugatuck Fuel O., 87 Church St., Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that !. Harold Andrew Gensler, of B Well ton St.. Waterbury, Conn.,, have filed an application dated Dec. 10th, 1886, with the Liquor Control Commission alcoholic liquor on the premises, 25S Mill St., Waterbury, Conn. The busi- ness is owned by Harold Andrew Gensler. of B Welton St., Water bury Conn, and will be conducted by Harold Andrew Gensler, of B WeIton St., Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 HAROLD ANDREW GENsLER.
 Dated Dec. 10th, 1886. 12-10-17
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Russia will build many moving picture theaters next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10
What You Should Know About NEW SOCIAL SECURITY LAW 10 Can Person Receive Both Old-Age Ben-
 AO. efts and Public Assistance for the Aged?

VT will be possible for person to receive both oAge Den efis and form of public assistance for the aged This might occur in . in which mans old.Age Benefit would be small because he had worked only five or six years before retiring.
 Suppose the mans benefit amounted to ei6 . month If tho which lives has system of odage aesistance, and the paymcns to the needy aged under h plan are more than SIS month he cen apply for this assistance on the basis Of hs need.
 Such would become less and less numerous aa more people began to receive substantial oAge Benefits AZ the number o those aged 6b and who received the 0d-Age Benefits increased the need Of people ef hs age o reess public aesstanes would dimnhh.
 
 THE END.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

STUDEBAKER OFFERS
 Choice Reconditioned
 Trade-Ins. 1885 Dodge Sedan, low mileage,
 Heater. 1882 Ford Roadster, Deluxe, radio
 and Heater. 1883 Ford door Sedan, tan finish
 Excellent condition. 1936 Nash Sedan, like new 1882 Nash Deluxe Sedan 1929 Buick Victoria. 1881 Chevrolet Roadster 1936 Studebaker Dictator Sedan 1884 Stakeholder Deluxe Sedan 1881 Oldsmobile Coupe 1894 Studebaker Brougham 1883 Pierce 5-PaSs. Sedan 1881 Pontiac Sedan 1881 Ford Roadster Many Others Low Down Payments-Easy Terms GEGHAN MOTORS, Inc. Studebaker Pierce c. M. C.. 379 West Main St. 30 Brown Fl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-10

Lila Lee has been assigned the lead in . picture. Zasu Pitts is building house which will have . round kitchen. William Powell suspects Jean Harlow of sneak ing that big neon sign on the porch of his new h0me." It read: Finest Chicken Dinners Here 5Oc." Oh, Shaw!
 RKO changed its mind about Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers She'll solo-star in Mother Carey, Chickens" but will rejoin Astairt for Stepping Toes," with Gershwir music.
Evening star., 1936-04-11
Bedtime Stories
A Glad Prisoner.

closed he couldn't have gotten out.
So why did Farmer Browns Boy make
him a prisoner in this small space?
He was awake and still thinking
about his troubles when he heard a
slight rustling sound. Peter pricked
up his ears. For moment or two
he heard nothing. Then he heard
that faint rustling sound again.
Probably it was Whitefoot the Wood
Mouse. Whitefoot often was in that
sugar house. Again he heard that
faint sound. Well. there was nothing
to fear from Whitefoot. He won
dered what Whitfoot would say when
he discovered that he, Peter Rabbit.
was a prisoner.
That rustling sound was over in
the far corner now. Some one was
moving about over there. Now it was
drawing nearer. Who could be NOV
ing there? Then Peter saw something
white moving in the darkness, and
his heart seemed to stand still. Who
but Shadow the Weasel could that
be? Jumper the Hare had white
coat, but he was the only one whose
coat was all white excepting Shadow
the Weasel. And Jumper couldn't
have gotten into that sugar house if
he wanted to, and he wouldn't have
wanted to If he could Suddenly Peter
was glad that he was prisoner.
Copyright. 1850
Evening star., 1936-04-11
HIT.RUN DRIVERS
SOUGHT IN 2 CASES
Youth and Elderly Man Are Vic.
tims-Bicyclist Injured
in Street.

Two hit-and-run drivers were sought
by police today while their victims
recovered in hospitals.
Stewart F. Kypple, l6, Of 1917 Rhode
Island avenue, was struck last night
near his home and taken to George
Washington University Hospital suf-
fering from bruises and lacerations
to the left side of the head and the
left leg.
Stewart Miner, 70, colored, Of 1901
Corcoran street was hit at the in
tersection of Thirteenth and r streets
He received temple lacerations and
possibly a fraction to the right shoul-
der. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital.
Another traffic victim was Leonard
A. Lee. 10. Of SOP M street northeast,
who suffered possibly fractured skull
and a fracture of the right shoulder.
While riding his bicycle, Lee was
struck at Eighteenth street and Flor
ida avenue northeast by car driven
by Elmer Williams, 26, of 1419 Orren
street northeast.
Meanwhile, Wilford c. White, "a,
of 300 Warder street was held for
Police Court on negligent homicide
charge after an inquest into the death
of William Spirer, 81, of 1911 N street.
Spirer was struck Sunday by car
driven by White.
Evening star., 1936-04-11
Marriage Licenses.

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ins9n .,t,botE u beth of 1908 v ST. judge
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Ss Blanche Haiiams a@. 7S4 Srd st. s.w..
John nd Ella ksSS n re Mt g. rfssans na
Pa; Rev, Freeley Rohrer. ,,r,.
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2s. both Of staunton. Va; Rev. W. e.
HaIier Il. Kerlin. 80. Moore,s Store. Va.
son. Va; Rev. L. D: Ennis.
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and Nina Kirtley. 20. 500 9th st.
John A. Walker. 80 Crestwood. N. Y. and
Helen Thomas. 25. 1929 Bancroft
pl Rev Z. H. Roach.
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Marion Ross 81 3133 Connecticut ave.;
Lester Reed. 90. 20s St. and HELEN y.
Long. 20 Luray. Va; Rey. A. 7, Poore;
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Evening star., 1936-04-11
LIEUT.. COL. EVANS
DIES IN CANAL ZONE
Signal Corps Officer, Who Served
Here, Was Stricken
Suddenly.

Lieut.. Col. Paul Wesley Evans. 46,
who several times had been on duty
in this city, died yesterday after a
sudden illness at Quarry Heights, Canal
Zone, where he was stationed as Sig
nal Corps officer at headquarters of
the Panama Canal Department. Word
of his death was received at the War
Department.
Col. Evans was stationed here at the
Army War College for brief time in
1918. He served in the Signal Corps
during the World War. Subsequently,
he had several tours of duty here in
the Office Of the chief signal officer of
the Army, the last of these being from
August, 1927, to August, 1928. Later
he attended the Army War College,
graduating in 1929.
After completing his War College
course Col. Evans served for a time
as assistant military attache at the
American Embassy in London.
He was a native Of Delaware, Ohio.
Evening star., 1936-04-11
Washington Produce

BUTTER-Range Of prices u stores
gathered from wholesale dealers (prices to
nearby shippers based on Philadelphia and
New York pricesl: one-pound prints, car
ton COZ score). 35; 1-pound prints, carton
900 scoreJ. "a: A-pound prints, carton
(92 sc0rel. 36; H-pound prints. carton go
Scorel. IS; tub (92 score), "a: tub go
MEATs-Beef 12ha1s; veal, 15a17:
lamb. 19a2O; smoked ham. 26a27; fresh
ham. 23a24: pork loin. 23a24; compound.
1234a13: lard 1234a13
Prices paid shippers. net I. o. b. Wash:
ington. BY the United States Bureau OF
Agricultural Economics:
EGGS--Market steady at UNCHANGED
prices. Current receipts. 1Sa1Sl2; hen
merry whites 19a19l3 Government graded
and dated white eggs Including grading
and marketing COSTS: U. S extras. large.
-; U, s. extras, medium. 10; U. S. stand
2Oi2
LIVE PoULTRY-Market steady: prices
UNCHANGED. Fowl: Colored, heavy. 2Oa22;
Leghorns. lsalo; rooSters. 12al4.
ChickenS-Plymouth Rock broilers 24a
70: fryerS and roasters 26a21; Leghorn
broilers 21a22; mixed colors. lsa20
Turkeys-Hens 22a25, toms. 17a20.
Evening star., 1936-04-11
FREDD|E'S MOTHER
REPORTED MISSING.
Attorney Fears She Is Kid
naped-Seeks Help
of Police.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April lin movie
@:hion, police and private sleuths
xught today the mother of Freddie
bartholomew, boy screen star, uncer-
tain whether she had been kidnapped
or merely had caught train to hasten
q Hollywood reunion with her son.
The name OF the mother, Mrs. Lii
Ian Mae Bartholomew, appeared on
the police list of missing persons after
Philip A. Levey, her attorney, ex-
pressed fear she was the victim OF a
plot.
This action came after a day OF
scurrying about New York, of trans
Atlantic telephone calls between Levey
and Cecil Llewellyn Bartholomew,
husband of the woman, and doubt
that the stars mother had sent wire
less messages attributed to her from
the liner from which she landed here
Wednesday.
Bartholomew was quoted by Levey
as saying he feared my wife has been
kidnapped to prevent us from regaining
Freddie.
The purpose of Mrs. Bartholomew's
trip was to start legal actions to re-
gain custody of the boy, who has been
in the care of his aunt, Miss Millicent
Bartholomew, two years.
Levey advised the Missing Persons
Bureau he believed undue influence"
was being used to prevent the mother
from reaching her ST ,250 week son,
and officers described the case as
merely one of lawyer looking for
q client"
Levey made an unsuccessful attempt
to find Mrs. Bartholomew in Washing
ton yesterday after learning she at
one time planned to go there before
departing for Hollywood.
Evening star., 1936-04-11
MAY END RITTER
TESTIMONY TODAY
Defense Relying on Judge
to CIinch Not Guilty Ver-
dict in Senate.
BY the Associated Press.

by The hSSOCldLcu FLcoS.
Relying on the defendant himself
to clinch a not-guilty verdict, defense
counsel hoped today to wind up testi-
mony in the Senate trial Of impeach-
ment charges against Federal Judge
Halsted L. Ritter of Florida.
Only a few witnesses remained to
be heard before Frank. P. Walsh. at
torney for the jurist. called Ritter
himself in an effort to refute House
charges that he conspired to bring a
receivership case, granted excessive
fees, benefited from these fees. prac-
ticed law while on the bench and
evaded income taxes.
Should Ritter take the stand early
enough, some Senate officials said
closing arguments probably could be
completed and a verdict reached be-
fore week end adjournment. Others,
however, looked for the arguments to
be defererd until next week because
of the usual week end exodus of
Senators.
Two-thirds to Convict.
A two-thirds vote will be necessary
to convict the 65-year-old judge and
remove him from Office.
There have been only three con-
victionS in IL impeachments tried In
the last 1877 years.
In opening the defense yesterday,
Ritter's attorneys put a dozen wit
nesseS on the stand. They testified
Judge Ritter had reputation for
honesty and integrity. that fees he re-
ceived after he went on the bench were
for services performed prior to that
time, and that the $4,000 fee he
allowed a former law partner. A. l.
Rankin, in the Whitehall receivership
case, was not excessive.
Gives Data on Honest Debt"
To support the contention that a
s4,500 payment Ritter received from
Rankin was to discharge an honest
debt" arising from the dissolution OF
their partnership, the attorneys SUBJ
mitted much data. The documents
showed. they said. that the law
partnership had many cases pending
at the time it was dissolved.
The defense argument is that the
s4.500 was in payment for Ritter's
interest in the firm and for an equit-
able share in fees uncollected at the
time the firm broke up.
j. w. Salisbury, West Palm Beach
lawyer who took Judge Ritter's place
in the firm after he went on the bench,
identified the list of cases.