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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ENNIS 10 ATTEND HARTFORD FARLEY
Tax Collector and Asses sOrs Invited tO Con.
 ference March I6

Tax Collector william A. Ennis and members of the local board of asgossoEB have been invited hy State Tax Commissioner william H. Hackest Co attend an all-day cun- ference ct the Capitol in HaEtford on Monday, March isth. The Tax Collector Association Og Connecticut of which Assessor John ". Crary is Q director, ig sponsoring the get- together which is being held for the purpose of discussing current tax problems.
 The speakers will Include 2. L. Phelps, president of the association, Governor ". l.. Cross, Commissioners xfackett, Howard 6. Challenger, tax collector of Bridgeport, State wei. fare Commissioner 2. 0. WalcOtt. Henry ~. Dchenck, executive seCre. tary of the Connecticut League of Municipal Executives, State Ccm- missioner of Corporations and Tax ation Henry '. Long of Msssachu- sets, and Tax Attorney David 0cldstein of Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

SC0nsSnueu from Rage 1,) ded to because of the snow and Ice conditions. Instead, the equipment had to be kept in motion, hence the necesshry employment of an almost 24-hour maintenance crew for re- pairs.
 The reason, he said, for the fail- urc of Waterbury to get added equipment was the fact that every otheg city and town in the state was faced with the same problem that had WateEbury's transporta- ton ofEicials on their toes congtaut- y during January and February.
 Keep RoadwAys Clear
 Much money was spent in this city and in other cities and towns of the state by the Connecticut company in clearing tracks and highways of snow and ice. Taking Connecticut ag c whole, the reven- ues from electric car and bus ser. vice has been less, 60 fer this win- ter, than last year, despite the severe weather. Wsterbufy's revenue figures are not obtainable at this time but if there is any surplus here t will 90 to the general treasury of the company to aid in balancing the cost and income account.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
STREMLAU SPEAKS
 HERE TOMORROW

Several well known speakers will he heard tomorrow at the booster meeting in preparation for the Prank Hayes class to ne initiated shortly at Eagles hall on North Main street, Included on the pro- gram win he state Senators Ju- illus Stremla0 of Meriden and Fran cis Hogan of Togrington. State President John ". OConnor of Tor rington and State Secretary Moran 0f Meri0eN. President stephen Mitchell of the Waterbury aerie will preside and refreshments will be served. after the business meet- ing, which win begin at 2:S0 o. clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
SOCIALISTS MEET

Lena Morrow Lewis of Chicago speaking last night before members of the socialist party in Workmens Circle Hall on Spencer avenue. said that chemistry is reyolutionizins the methods of production and is creating products that gre cheaper in price and more effective than natural products. R. c. Fisher pre- sided. The meeting was arranged by Q committee consisting of Ger ald Covello and Philip Hfainard, Mrs. Lewis Is a former member of the national socialist committee and has been c socialist speaker and writer for thirty years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ported improving tonight.
 KIzl Omclaz Head

EWA WI AAAAf1SVyA4R3 O0aNAEAAS
 KIll Onlclal EEead
 Hence the rebels killed only K0' relIiyo Takahashi, finance minister, Admiral viscount Makoto Saito lord keeper of the privy seal and Gen. Jotaro WatanAbe, inspector Ol general military educatiUn-U ai least, they were stIIl Oficially dead tonight.
 UntIl the crisis was Iiquidatet this afternoon, and ToliO began re. turning to normal the secret that two of the chief targets of the rebe nBsasginS were alive was .closely guarded.
 Floral tributes were delivered along with condolences to the fam Hes of both.
 Only tonight did the authoritie: permit the news to be known.
 Due To Good Fortune
 Suzuki's escape was due to hil own good fortune. Okada lives, and is ofiiciaIly confirmed as still tht countFy's prime minister, eecaNs, of the deliberate heroic sacrifice Oi his soldier brother-in-law who went into the garden of his home and faced the rehels' blast Of fire.
 Ills body lay, there guarded hy rebels for many hours. The officia announcement was made that Oka- da was among the five men "exe. cuted" by the rebels fer their lih. craiistic politics.
 Olsaaa Prevents Himself
 Okada himself escaped from ths house. Coincident with the rebe surrender this afternoon, 1t wal disclosed that on Wednesday aft. ernoon, while Natsuo's body TO. mained in the garden under . rebe guard, the prime minister went te the imperial palace and conferred with Emperor Hirohito. Funk 0oto had been made acting primo minister because it was thought hil chief, Admiral Okada, wAs amonl the assassins' victims. Emperor Ill rohito cancelled 0oto's temporary commission as premier. Okads placed himself at the emperor's dis. posal, ready to resign if . new gov ernment is desired.
 Okade went to the home of Take suke Shivane, secretary of the cab. inet. The curtains were drawn and no visitors were admitted. It va explained that Shifane was shelt- ering relatives of the Tate" pre- miefe.
 AEOuFnea As Dead
 Hundreds of wreAths bound with black and white ribbons were sent to Okada's home and condolences arrived from all over the world. n was recalled only tonight that the emperor had sent condolences te families of victims of the rebels, but had sent no condolences to okadas home.
 News that the venerable nav, veteran was alive came indirectly It was said at the imperial palac' that Okada presented the cabinet resignation Wednesday througl home Secretary 0oto. Then cam Q correction, that Okada, himsel visited the emperor Wednesday aft eTnoon- hours after his suppose' death-and that the temporAr, prime minister's commission whicl 0oto had been given was cancelled Finally the war once corrected it's death announcement Of Wed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
ALCORN TO SPEAK ATY. M. C. A. FORUM

Two speakers win be present at the Sunday afternoon forum at the Y. N. c. A. tomorrow to discuss, ssNational Defense" |" Attorney Robert H. Alcorn win speak in behalf of those who believe in preparedness and Professor John Custer. head ot the Avons old Farms school. will present the views of those who trust In international peace agreements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE UF AFFLICATIUN This Is to give notice that | Theodore John Butcka. of Si9 State St. .Meriden. Conna have hled M an with the Liquor Control Commission for e Package Beer store Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises. 402 North Main St.. Union City, Conn. The business Is owned by First National Stores, Inc, of Park and oakland Avesp East ducted by Theodore John Butcka, of SIS state St., Meriden. Conn.,, as
 LEO JOHN BUTcKA,
 Dated Feb. 29th, l936 2.20--3.2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Stamp News
 By ]. $. Klein v

THE ssif.sFasing newspapsEman \ DO longer cen keep his existence e mystesious secFet for epain has decided to pay tribute to the elan Iby iDsuing Q series os ie stamps |commeimoTatlng the sOth snniveF. IRaFg Of the Press Association ok Madrid, and pictasing some os its most famous journalists. Like many ether Spanish Issues, however, these stamps were sold for use on only three days, and the govsgnment has turned tho se- Imalndese over to the Press Assocl. Iatich, which Is solving its budget problem by sale oe the extras Co stamp collectors,
 France, too, seems Co have broken lout with 6 Fash Of new issues, paE. Iticu)aviy soF ils colonies. 4 triple thFeet set os 4E stamps for regular Ipogtsge, siFmaiI, and postage dug has been designed for Senegal. An. other series has been printed for l0uadeloupe, Martinique, end 0uh aBa, eemmem0FRtlng the teFcente' mary Of theee French colonies sn the western hemisphere.
 
 Leading collectors gre psepaFinR for Che JBtsTnatIonaI PhiIatellc Bx. hibitiOn to Do hold in Grand Gen. sYal Palace, New York, from May le te Hay i7. The gFeAtese and IeostlIest collections Ok the woTla will be represented.
 l
 ? A group oR PennsylvanIa artists recently selected the Italian colo. niaI Issues for Cyrenalca, wEieseAsi BemaliIand, and TFipoiitanIe co the most beautiful postage stamps sinee 4he World WaR.
 And a vote among French phl. lsielisss eIves the palm to Eng lands 'spenny bInek~ as the Mnesk and nest striking postage stamp tcspynshs. iese MIA Service. IHs., ] Nmxxs 3 Who sRsnnlssa ahs ~, '. peslal sesvlses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

Continued from Page l.l grcss expected to enact excise levees roughly similar to processing taxes but on Q broader base and not 60 heavy on individual items.
 3. 100000 annually for nine years to asnortlRe increased costs ol paying the bonus now. No specific recommendation by the president No definite indication in congress oi type of tax to be imposed.
 9, ea0S,OOO, 900 losses and ex- penses accustomed by AAA decision President recommended taxes 0veE one, two or three years. suggesting . special form of income tax on processors to recapture as much as possible of the estimated $S00, ,000.- co ''windfall" of unpaid and tm- pounded processing taxes. He did not say how the remainder might be obtained.
 Leaders Point Dat
 Congressional leaders were quick to point out that the permanent tax bill involved was only e01O. .O00. .0Oo and that e500, ,0Oo, 900 of this total represented mere replacement ot the now outlawed processing taxes.
 They added that taxes presented by item three would increase the burden b yOnly ea50 .OO0, 900 If spread over two years or elee. .000.Oo0 if spread over three years.
 While AGF. Roosevelt had made his views Of what funds the treasury needed very clear, there was wide- spread doubt in congress as to the possibility of enacting 60 large Q tax bill In an election year.
 yt was expected, moreover, that many factoes would not oe clarified until after the peesidents tax uaes- sage expected Tuesday or Wednes- day, The house ways and means committee prepared to start hear lnRs as soon as possible, probably the day after the tax message is received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
MILKMEN DISCUSS
 FLAT PRICE PLAN

Opinions on the lat price plan of buying milk is being sought throughout the state by MIX Com.
 missioner 6. Mclean Buckingham, Tho MIX Producer Dealers associa. ton, through its president, M. E. Picfpont of this city, has gone on record as favoFing the flat price Eygtem rather than the present classified price system. The pro- ducer- -dealerB association favors paying 6M cents . quart Siet price for all milk, regardless of how the milk is used or sold by the dealers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
WHTsKEY % CENTS A BOTTLE

colombo, Ceylon-(UP)-WhisIkey selling ct Co cents . quaTt-made in japan-is to be placed on the Ceylcn market. According to reports, . Japanese firm has made arrange nicnts to ship millions of bottles of the liquor into CeyIon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
WORRY CAUSED DEATH

Mefiden. Conn, February % - (UP) - Worry over finances was believed today to have caused Fred Kiett, 64, restaurant owner, to end his life by inhaling carbon Encn- oxide eaa fumes while seated in his his automobile late yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

FREE MARKERS
 WITH ANY CAR ABOVE sl00
 (Bring This Ad With You 'ss Plymouth De Luxe Sedan '35 Ford Sedan '35 Chevrolet Town Sedan (Radio) '35 Chevrolet Coach '35 Plymouth Coach '34 Chrysler Dc Luxe Sedan '34 Graham Sedan '32 Plymouth Sedan and Coach '32 Chevrolet Coupe and Sedan '34 Studebaker Sport Coupe '33 Chevrolet De Luxe Sedan '33 Graham Dc Luxe Sedan '33 Terraplane De Luxe Sedan '32 Ford Coach '32 Pontiac Coach '32 Dc Soto Sedan '32 Terraplane Coach '3l Oldsmobile Sedan and Coach
 100 Others, All Makes.
 CREEL BROS., INC. 464 Meadow St. Dial 3-S321
 Also 200 West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

STATE N Sr f Sf GoNMnGin1aSYuT s. p5. 9I5. EsTA ATE of cATIIIcRlNE 4.
 terhury. in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Waterbury. hath limited date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly et. tested, within said time. will bo de' barred e recovery. All persons ln: 10 make immediate payments to
 WILLIAM J. MACK, a.a7.at Executor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Pressing and Tailoring
Rooms, Board, Hotels
Rooms and Board

BOYS CLUB, Cottage Place-Nice rooms, swimming pool all home cooking. Reception rooms. Mod- crate prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
TRAVEL BY BUS,
 TROLLEY HEAVY

econsInued from Page l.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

TRicT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO BATE COURT. Feb, 2Sth iesg: the town of Waterbury, In said district, deceased. ~ The Court of Probate for the District of waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors or seld settiement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly at- tested, within said time.. VIII De deharred e recovery. All persons indebt to said estate are request cd to make immediate payment to
 ELENA MuLLlcNfTE,
 a.a7.at Administratrix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Used Car Sale! Read The Listings Under
 Automobiles For Exceptional Bargains
AutOmObiles
Autos and TruOkD For Sale

'32 Buick Conv. Coupe 's4 Chevrolet Business Coupe '34 Chevrolet 3 Door Sedan 'SS Chevrolet 3 Door Sedan '33 Chevrolet 1 Door Sedan '2e Chevrolet 2 Door Sedan 'S3 DeEoto R. S. Coupe '33 DeSoto 3 Door Sedan '20 Essex Conv. Coupe '34 Ford Tudor Sedan '32 Ford Tudor Sedan '31 Ford Tudor Sedan '28 Gardner 4 Door Sedan 30 0raham-Paige { Door Sedan '34 Hudson 1 Door Sedan '2o Hudson { Door Sedan 30 Hupmobiie Door Sedan '29 Nash 1 Door Sedan '34 Plymouth 1 Door Sedan 'S4 Plymouth 3 Door Sedan '34 Plymouth R. s. Coupe '33 Plymouth R. s. Coupe 'SS Plymouth Business Coupe '34 Pontiac 2 Door Sedan ga Pontiac 1 Door Sedan '2o Dodge { Door Sedan '3l Franklin 1 Door Sedan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
Premier Okada Was
 Not Assassinated
Suunsinued erum RaEe ll

nssday and said that okadA sur vtved.
 ma In Ssae Rsem 1t was learned that OloelaS asso- ciates, visiting him at the time, pushed him into side room of his home while Colonel Nats00 went out to make his sacrifice. Oknda was SmUggaed from the house. Not even close relatives were permitted to know that he lived and formal respects were paid to his memory over MatSU0S shattered body.
 Hlsatsune SakomixO, OkadasS son In law and secretary, confirmed that even members of the family paid their respects in the sincere hellet that Admiral Okada was dead. Appears to Family
 Colonel MatS0OHs boy was taken from the Prime ministry to Okada.s private home with the face swathea In white handAges. It was only late yesterday that the admiral appear cd before his family and, after they
 had recovered from shock. joined them In rejolcings for his safety.
 It was learned that the premiexss associates put out cautious feelers to see whether there was any hint abroad that he might be alive. The cabinet secretary telephoned the Nippon Dempo News Agency and informed 1t that ROmio G0to had been named acting premier 2n the Tate" admirAls place, It was learned only today that what he really was doing was to see whether the agency had any suspicion that OkAda was alive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
I.AQUOR PERMIT 'Nsasn 1sls nr ARNnl lalyA V,U n N

This Is to give notice that !. Leo John Bukowski of 1aS South Colony street. Meriden. Conn, have nled an application dated Feb. 20, 1888, with the Liquor Control Commission Tor of alcoholic liquor on the premises, sS Bridge street. Union City. Conn. The business Is owned by First Ma tional Stores, Inc, of Park and oak. land avenues, East Hartford. Conn. and will be conducted by Leo John street. Meriden, Conn.,. as permittee.
 LEO JOHN BUkOWSkl,
 Dated, Feb. 20. 1936. 2-29--s.2t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29
TAX BILL FIGHT
 IS ANTICIPATED

Continued from Page l.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

A Service stations. Repairing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-29

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Evening star., 1936-10-25
NATIONAL. UNION

United Council held memorial serv-
ices for Donald E. Whitman, who had
been recording secretary for IL years.
Senator Arthur S. Brown, John B.
Dickman, Everett M. Pershing and
Senator Michael j. Kindsfather OF
Potomac Council spoke. The glee
club and audience, under the direc-
ton of Walter T. Wilkinson, tenor,
sang.
Melvin D. Newland was appointed
acting recording secretary by Presi-
dent Stanley Schum until the Decem.
Der election. Two applications for
membership wei, received.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
P. E. O. SISTERHOOD

Chapter F met at the Mclean, Va,
home of Mrs. Adolphus Mckenzie.
Dinner was served. A business and
social meeting followed.
The next meeting will be held at
Gadsby's Tavern in Alexandria, when
the Misses Laura Hanson, Margery
Williams and Jean Handy will be
hostesses.
The first meeting of the season for
Chapter / was held at the home of
Mrs. Albert Strong, 1430 N. Wayne,
Clarendon, Va.
Following the luncheon, Mrs. B. H.
Peck, president, presided at the busi-
ness meeting. The program was "Va-
cation Experiences" by the chapter.
Evening star., 1936-10-25

The Orange Chip is made with
pieces of fresh orange candy
broken up and frozen into the ice
cream. This is combined with rich
chocolate. An appropriate color
combination for Halloween
parties.
Evening star., 1936-10-25

The "Air Spun" Powder of
beautyi So smooth, fragrant. and
fattering because powder. per-
fume. and color are spun to-
gether with pure fresh air. Beau
tiful shades in the new
window-top box.
Evening star., 1936-10-25
Buv Quest When You Buy kotex

Quest that marvellous deodorant
sponsored by the makers OF kotex
Napkins is unscented. doesn't
irritate or chafe :. is compietely
effective on sanitary napkins and Tor
destroying body odors.
Evening star., 1936-10-25

Lighting cigarettes in the wind Is
no problem at all If you have one
of these handy lighters. A shield
slides up and protects the flame
from the wind. You'll get light
every time in rumble seat a.
riding with the top down -. on
windy street corners.
Evening star., 1936-10-25

When your head is stopped up"
use Rel. It opens the nasal pas
ssees makes breathing easier
soothes irritated membranes
brings quick RELIEF. smait si1uc' 1r,cE
Evening star., 1936-10-25

epprOprldClOn, IL Is Tie OFSiOA VA
Disbursement that must see to 1t that
each sum is charged against that
appropriation and has been correctly
recorded. Some idea OF the tre-
mendous amount of work involved in
this function alone can be gained
from the fact that there are literally
thousands Of appropriations that take
care of paying Government workers
and they are as involved at times
as they are diversified. All this book
keeping is done in Mr.. Aliens off1ce
and accounts are rendered monthly
to the General Accounting Office.
Provided, then, that a clerk has
been properly placed and everything
has been duly authenticated and
entered, the addressograph bearing
that clerks name Is run through an
especially constructed machine. This
machine runs the checks through very
RAPIDLY and 1t Is from here the check
goes to the signing machine.
Time was, not so long ago, when
all Government checks were signed
by q "signograph," an instrument
constructed on the principle of a
pantograph. by means OF which l5
signatures were made by writing one
signature. Six deputies were kept
busy all day long for several days
operating these signographs, but this
method has been replaced by the sign
ing machine.
TN THE opinion Of Mr.. Allen. the
= present system is safer by far, and
complete check can be kept upon It's
operation. BY tn old method there
The Washington times., 1936-05-12
CAPPER URGES
SLUMFUND

An effort to restore $500, 900 ear
marked for the District Alley
Dwelling Authority, cut from the
deficiency bill by the House, will
be made in the Senate by Senator
Arthur Capper (R0, Kansas.
During the House hearings,
members expressed the view that
Congress never intended that the
authority should have more than
the 100000 revolving fund first
authorized.
Senator Capper takes issue with
this assertion on the ground that
the authors of the bill knew at the
time the authority was created
that much more than 100000
would be needed to clean up the
alley dwellings in the city.
John Ihlder, administrator of
the authority, declared the $780,
900 and an additional 5000, 200
from Public Works Administration
funds had all been obligated and
the work would come to a stand
still if more money was not forth
coming,
The Washington times., 1936-05-12
CITIZENS URGE
RED RIDER
ACTION
BY A. J. DRISCOLL
Citizens Association Editor

Citizens Association Editor
That q vote may be obtained on
the much discussed Sisson "red
rider" attached to the District APP
preparation bill, before Congress
adjournS, the Congress Heights
Citizens Association last night
passed resolutions requesting
Speaker Byrns to have the bill
Immediately reported. It Is now in
the hands Of the House District
Committee.
Action was taken following the
reading Of a letter from Repre-
sentative SisSon, urging the asso-
citation to press for early action on
his bill.
Acting on a request from a
chain store corporation for ad-
mission Of their employees to mem
bership, the association voted not
to accept any applicant except
those owning real estate or resid-
ing in the Congress Heights Sec
ton.
It was decided to continue the
June meeting, and obtain from
the Community Center Depart
ment the use of Congress Heights
School as a permanent meeting
place.
In the absence Of President Z.
j. Read, Vice President c. j. Ben
ner presided.
School Plan Favored
The Hillcrest Citizens Associa-
ton, meeting last night In, the
East Washington Heights Baptist
Church, petitioned the Board Of
Education to permit fair trial
of the SO-minute extension to the
school day, inaugurated at the
AnacoStia High School, as an eX-
pertinent to eliminate home study.
A vote of confidence was &C.
corded Chester Holmes, school
principal and originator Of the in
novation, to successfully carry the
project forward.
It was voted to present loving
cup to the home owner maintain
ing the most attractive landScap-
ing around his property during
the summer.
Six new members were elected,
bringing the total number to 80
admitted during the drive.
The Garfield Civic Association
will hold its last meeting of the
season tomorrow night in the
James A. Garfield School, $500
Alabama Ave. s. e. j. Arthur
Smith has been named chairman
Of q committee on entertainment.
The Brookland-W oodridge Bust
ness Mems Association will meet
tonight at Batemans, 2212 Rhode
Island Ave. N. E., John L. Fowler,
secretary, announced.
The COnnecticut Avenue Asso-
citation win meet tonight at 8
o'clock In room A, the Mayf1ower
Hotel. Plans will be discussed for
a Connecticut Avenue package de-
livery service. c. A. Martin, presi-
dent, will preside.
The Washington times., 1936-05-12
Poison Fatal

One colored child was dead and
another dying today after both
drank disinfectant with which
their father, Grant Wilson, was
spraying their home at 2400
Phillips Ct. N. w.
George Wilson, 3, died soon after
he and his 2-year-old brother, Har-
rison, drank from the bottle Of
poison. Harrison is in a critical
condition in Gallinger Hospital,
where physicians were fighting a
losing battle for his life last night.
The Washington times., 1936-05-12

NEW YORK, May 12.-Every-
thing is fine and lovely with beau
tiful Elise Gay, the hidden daugh-
ter" Of the late Edward M. Gay,
wealthy contractor.
She revealed that the suit
brought against her by an
East Hampton trust company for
payment Of rent Of an apartment
in which her father had installed
her had been settled out OF court.
She also settled a hotel bill.
Miss Gays life reads like q story
book. Her parents were separated
The Washington times., 1936-05-12
ALL o. K, SAYS MISS GAY

when she was baby; she earned
her living as an artists model un-
tel q short time ago when she
looked UP her father. She will re-
ceive $4,000 under the terms Of
the will.