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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
LOOK nld LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon
QUESTIONS


 l. What causes color varia tions in the different races of man? 2. What two generals were the heroes of the Mexican War? 3. What colleges of the U. S. have courses in newspaper photography? 4. How many miles of coastline are there in the world? 5. Where did the making of silk originate?
 ANSWERS l. Geographical location. ?. General Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott. 3. University of Pittsburgh and the Municipal University of Wichi- ta, Kansas.
 4. 116,50O miles.
 5. In China. a'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGI ISH
 By w. L. Gcrdol. ,

- A a&
 Words often misused: Do not say, You will find them everywfieres. T Say everywhere. There is no such word as everywheres, ss
 Often mispronounced: Nlhilism Pronounce ni-hi-liz'm, first i5as in night second as in it, accent first syllable.
 Often misspelled: Advice (noun) Advise (verb). l@
 Synonyms: Poor man, pauper, beggar, mendicant.
 Word study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Stupefaction; state of being stupid or dull; insensibility of mind, or feeling. Resistance of the dictates of conscience brings a hardness and stupefaction upon it."-South.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
20 YEARS AGO
APRIL 1. 1917
From The Empire

APRIL l, l9lI
 Germany was declared to be gath. ering all available men in the coun- try to it's colors in a supreme effort to bring the war to a victorious close of the Teutons before the end o1 the year.
 British in fighting on the Somme lin which they suffered terrific loss es, gradually pushed themselves into the German positions on the Somme l for two miles, according to an off, ficial statement
 Among the passengers who sailed from Seattle on the steamer Jeff ferson were E. Baker, F. Rasmus- sen, John Beck, Mrs A. Isaacson H. Paulter and Mrs. H. Marcus.
 C. w. Hawkesworth, superintend- lent of Government schools for Southeast Alaska, spent several days in Sitka looking over educational work With him in Sitka was Harby Richardson, Government school teacher at Hoonah.
 The Territorial House of Repre- sentatives passed an emergency ap- propriation bill providing for $1o,- 900 to be used in raising men and equipping organizations of men for Territorial defense.
 Mrs. J. H. Bunch, wife of one of the executives of the Alaska Steam ship Company, was in Juneau. She had come north to take her son back home, as the young man had arrived here recently without the knowledge or consent of his parents
 Joe Meherin and Oak Olson re- Turned from the south on the Dol phin
 ANs AIf A~ooo ietcy otAlJtA VI the Tee Harbor Packing Company accompanied by Mrs. Douglas, were in Juneau The cannery crew pro- ceeded to Tee Harbor by steamer
 What promised to be quiet and colorless city election was enliv- ened when Emory Valentine, for mer mayor of Juneau, who was de- feated for that office in 1914 and 1 1915, filed his declaration of candi- dacy and a council ticket on which were the names of Mark Russell Nels Sorby and J. L. Museth. The fact that there were two strong men in the race for mayor, R. E. Robert son and Claude E. Ericson, and a light registration gave Valentine his chance, and it was conceded that his entrance in the race made him the issue of the campaign.
 Weather: highest, A; lowest 26; clear M
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l tained period of minutes was 24 miles from the east on the 9th.
 The average relative humidity at 4 am, was 80 per cent; at 12 noon, GA per cent; and at 4 pm, 6l per cent. ! An aurora was observed on the 22nd
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01

Diesel engines for motor vehicles in Germany are becoming increas- lingly popular.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01

Percapita circulation of money in this country February 28 S4959 and at the rate at which prices are rising, by gum, we're going to need it.-Phiade- Dha Bulletin
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
No Matter How Thin
Philadelphia Record)

Philadelphia Record)
 Buffalo Bill" Cody according to dispatch from Italy. not American at all, but an Italian named Giovanni Tambini born in Barbgarezzo about I84O Wed always understood he was born in Scott county I-o-way)
 The discovery made by the Fascist news paper I'll Resto di Carlno according to the dispatch But the dispatch we note from Bologna.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
c. D. A. FOOD SALE

Bert's Cash Grocery, Saturday April g. Starts 10 am. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01
H "A P P - '-B l R T Fl AY

The Empire ertends congrdtuIa- tions and best t3tshes today, their birthday anniUersary. to the tollow- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-04-01

Among the passengers who sailed from Seattle on the steamer Jeff ferson were E. Baker, F. Rasmus- sen, John Beck, Mrs. A. Isaacson, H. Paulter and Mrs. H. Marcus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
STATE TROOPER
 TRAPS CRIMINAL

Northtleld, Mass, Nov. 2-(UP) Trapped by state trooper who rouged his lips, donned Q dress and borrowed a brown wig, Clifford D. Munroe, Jr., 23,. of Winchester, N. H., was held in $30,000 bail oi . rape charge today, pending grand jury action.
 Tn alleged victim was Miss Mil- dred J. Marcy. 20. of Newton, . Wellesley graduate and for two years Q Northfield Seminary in- structpr, who chargfled that Mum roe forced her at gunpoint october 18 to accompany him to lonely "lover's lane" stripped her and criminally attacked her.
 Returning with her to the North field campus, Munroe made 6 ren- deSvous for two nights later, police said.
 Instead of Miss Marcy, however, Munroe found Trooper Michael Me- Carthy inasquerading as Q woman. Other troopers were nearby.
 Discovering the deception, Mum roe allegedly fired on the of1lcers and sped away with troopers in pursuit. After four shots puncttired the rear of his automobile, Nun. roe surrendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
JACK ROCK WINS
 COSTUME PRIZE
Troop IS of SS. Peter and ! Paul Church Enjoy Mas.
 querade Last Night

Troop lS of St. Peter and paul's church held their annual Halloween party last night in the basement of the school with all scouts in costume. After campfire program consisting of songs, story telling and skits presented by each of the patrols, the scouts passed in re- view before the judges competing for the prizes offered. Scout Jack Rock dressed as Mae West was awarded the prize for the best cos- tune; William O'Neill as a scare crow, won the prize for the most original costume; and Francis Keavney was judged as the funni- est costume. Scoutmaster A. J. Reisinger and Troop Committee men John L. Cody and William Klobedanz acted as the judges.
 The evening activities closed with all of those present enjoying the traditional refreshments of sweet cider, doughnuts, sandwiches and cake. Other members of the troop committee present were Rev. James Woods, Troop Committeeman Will liam J. Lovett, John B. Wrenn, Michael German, and R. w. O'Neil. Assistant Scout Executive Henry Donohue was also present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
MARX BROTHERS
 ARE FINED $l,OOO

Hollywood, November 2. (UP) Spirits restored by their escape from the possibility of e Jail sem tence, droucho and Chico Marx announced today that their con- viction of violating the copyright law had been a miscarriage oi justice" and that they would appeal it.
 Federal Judge George Cosgrave let them off with $l,00O fines yes- terday, but rather than pay fines, they posted 5000 bonds for appeal,
 We'll fight right through to the Supreme Court to clear our names, " Groucho said. We know we are innocent of ever Intentionally talk ing anone's property"
 Judge Cosgrave might have sen- fenced them to Q year In jail when they stood before his bench, ad- judged guilty of using @ radio skit without paying Its authors.
 You have committed a moral ot- fense," the 7$-year-old judge said, "but In view of the circumstances the charge IS e mLsdeameanor -- l will fine you $l, ,000 each.
 The radio skit in question already had cost the Marx Brothers a tidy sum. In addition to lawyers fees and appeal bonds, they were said 70 have settled civil claims of the authors, Garrett and Carol Graham, for $7,600.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
FINANCE DINNER
 THURSDAY NIGHT
Loan Companies Sponsor First of Series in State
 at Hotel Elton

Problems of consumer finance will be discussed at series of dinner conferences to be held In key cities of Connecticut during the next three months, according to an official an- nouncement made by the Connecti- cut Association of Personal Finance Companies today.
 Alexander M. Murchie of Bridge port, Connecticut, president Of the association, in making the an- nouncement said: "One of the most pressing problems of the moment is the extension of consumer credit and finance. Merchants, manufacturers, trade associations, Chambers of Commerce, civic and service groups realize the importance of this devel- opment and are doing all that they can to regulate and to direct the ex- tension of credit of individuals Into productive and safe channels.
 Moral Responsibility
 "The Connecticut Association of Personal Finance Companies, be- cause of the nature of It's members business, is vitally concerned in these problems of consumer finance. Personal Finance Companies, in ad- dition to being responsible to state authorities for the fair and equitable conduct of their business of making small loans available to the many, are also keenly conscious of the great social and moral responsibility that is laid upon them. The per- sonal finance companies exert & great influence in the field Of con- sumer finance and credits.
 "The members of the Connecticut Association of Personal Finance Companies feel that in sponsoring the projected series of discussions on the general problems of con- surner finance they will be enabled to secure an expression of opinion and guidance from the most con. structive clements In business, social and political affairs In this state." Trust Meeting Here
 The first meeting of this series of conferences will be held on the eve- ming of November {, 1887 at the Hotel Elton in Waterbury, Conn.,, the associat ton announces. Speakers at the meeting will be Edward H. Davis, chief statistician of the Scoviil Manufacturing Company, At- torney Walter F. Torrance. referee in bankruptcy. John J. Egan, secre- tary of the Connecticut Federation of labor, 0. Arthur Dubois, executive secretary of training of the Scovill Manufacturing Company.
 Walter w. Wallace of the Ameri- can National Finance Corporation will act as toastmaster and William M. Harris, director of the Lincoln House Association, will act as dis cussion leader. The subject for dis. cussion will be "The Industrial Worker and Consumer Finance"
 Waterbury has been selected as the scene for this first conference because of the importance of the inc dustrial interests that center in and around this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
STATE EMPLOYES
 NOT FOR UNIONS

Boston, Nov. 2-(UP-Governor Charles F. Hurley struck at an in- cipient movement by the American Federation of Labor to organize state employees today by outlawing strikes in state institutions.
 Following g conference between Hurley, Acting Mental Disease Conl- missioner Clifton T. Perkins and three associate commissioners, this regulation was posted:
 No employe in the department of mental diseases shall form, assist in forming, or join any organization wherein as 6 member thereof he might be required by his obligation to strike or cease work, or otherwise do anything that would be detri- mental to the welfare of the pa- tients, the institutions or the com- monwealth of Massachusetts"
 The action followed disclosure that the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Em- ployes already was organizing en1- ployes at Northampton state hospi- tai.
 The union proposed to seek 8 40- hour instead of 48-hour week and an increase in pay ininimums from $i0,60 to $l4 week plus maiflte-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
GRAND JURY WILL {. CONSIDER O'HARA

Providence, R. l., Nov. 2 - (U.P) Converting of the federal grand jury to hear evidence of alleged vio- lations of the federal corrupt prac- tices act in Narragansett Racing Association, Inc, checks paid poli- tical groups was next on the "battle of Narragansett" calendar today. U. s. Attorney J. Howard Me- Grath was announced he will re- call the jury sometime" this week. The federal act forbids contribu- tions by corporations In @ campaign in which a federal office Is at stake. The Narrangensett checks were given prior to the 1886 national election.
 Narrangansett's president and managing director, Walter E. O'Hara, was placed under $5,000 ball yesterday In connection with an- other of his enterprises, the Provi- dence Star-Tribune.
 He was arraigned in Kent County superior court, East Greenwich, on 6 criminal libel indictment result ing from Q statement quoting OHara as calling Governor Robert E. Quinn Q "- liar". O'Iara's counsel was given until November l2 to file special pleas and the pleading date was left open.
 quinn has closed the Narragan- sett park horse race track in Paw tucket with @ proclamation of mar tial law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
Compensation Agreements

Agreements whereby compensa- Q ton will be paid weekly during pe- riods oi disability were filed and ap- proved at the office of the compen- sation commissioner today as fol- lows.
 Scovill Mfg. O., and Joseph Na- tale, 50 per cent loss of use of thumb 04 per cent loss Of us of finger, $l2.80 for 38 weeks. supplemental.
 American Cyanainid and Chemical Corp. and Carl Kanehl Oakville sprained back $ii.li, starting Oct i3.
 Hotchkiss Bros, Torrington. and Paul Almstedt, Torrington, hernia $ll.35, starting Oct. l8.
 Chase O., and Arthur Rodriguez elbow injury, $i2.26, starting oct. 6
 Chase O., and Charles Hopke back injury. $l952, starting Sept. 20
 Chase Co.,, and P. Tales, back in- Jury. $l5.70, star ting Sept. 8.
 Chase O.. and Wffliam Kelly, eye injury causing 40 per cent loss $i8.03, starting June 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
Accident Squad Praised FOrWOrk In Hit.And.Run
 Case

Commenting on the work of the accident squad I'm the investiga- ton of the Bush hit-and-run case, Supt. of Police William J. Roach today said:
 "These boys have completed an excellent piece of investigation and detection. They deserve ell due credit. Time meant nothing to them. They have worked day and night to bring about 2 solu- ton to this case, and will c0n- tinue just as earnestly toward the solution of the Thomas Maxwell case.
 "The mcn who worked days came back at night to assist, and the men who worked nights came back in their spare time to work days. ..
 "Thcy have . fine spirit, which Is due, in . great measure, to the success of the department.
 "ln regard to the investigation of the Maxwell case, 1t Is my heartfelt desire that the anany- nous caller who gave me informa- ton will call again. The per- sons name, and all information given will be kept in strictest con- fidence." ... ..
 Supt. Roach was high in his praise of the entire department, including Captain William Dug gan, Sergeant Charles McWeeney and Sergeant Joseph McEvoy; and James J. Little, chief statistlcian of the motor patrol department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
BEDAUX
 IS VERY SILENT

New York, Nov. 2--CUP-Charles E. BedauX, at whose chateau In France the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were mirried last June was affable but silent today regard ing the Itinerary of their forthcom- Ing visit to the United States.
 Bedaux arrived last night on the liner Europea, denying that he was the American manager" of the duke and duchess. He said the duke was making his own plans, and "I am helping him only In complet- ing the arrangements he wishes"
 MT. and Mrs. Bedaux planned to stay In q hotel pending the arrival of the former British king and the former Wallis Warheld on the liner Bremen November Il. Their lux urious New York apartment Is being used by Gertrude Lawrence, the actress
 BedauX said the duke preferred making his own announcements re- garding his plans for Q tour Of the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
BRITISH LABOR
 PARTY GAINING

London, Nov. 2-(UP) Returns from Mondays elections indicated today that the Labor Party had strengthened It's control over the London Municipal Council while breaking even in municipal cleo. tions through England and Wales
 The British Fascist Party of Sir Oswald Mosley failed to secure a single seat and Communists boiled only small votes.
 A heavy rain kept the vote small and less than 35 per cent of Lon- don's 100000 electors voted.
 Latest available returns showed that the Laborites gained i30 and lost 98 seats, the Conservatives won 80 and lost 30, the Liberals gained 22 and lost 50 and the 1n- dependents won 62 and lost 77.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
BANDITS KILLED
 IN FIERCE FIGHT

Smith Creek Mich, Nov. 2. tUP) St. Clair county deputies shot and killed two bandits In a gun battle at the post office here early today. The dead men were identified as Frank Nowaszek, 38, and Edward Scherer. 40, both of Detroit. Author ities said the men walked Into a trap. Safe crackers had been frightened away from the post office Sunday night. Sheriff W. l.. Van Antwerp, his deputies and two De- troit postal inspectors hid in the office last night on tip that they would return.
 AS the gunmen attempted to open the safe with an explosive, the of ticers ordered them to come out, They answered with gunhre, The officers threw tear gas bomb Into the post otflce interior and fired their machine guns and shot guns.
 When the gas fumes cleared, they found the bodies of both bandits riddled with 10 or more bullets. This village Is 10 miles south of Port Huron, St. Clair county seat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
RABBI STEINBERC
 LECTURE HERE
Beth.EI Mems Club In. augurates Forum Series
 Sunday Night

Rabbi Milton Steinberg of New York will speak at the first of the series of forums by the Beth-El Mems club, Sunday at 8:l5 o'clock at the synagogue and has speoken at the synagogue auditorium. The speaker Is rabbi of the Park avenue synagogue, and has spoken in Waterbury both last year and thor of Making the Modern Jew" and Is editor of The Reconstruction- ist, a Jewish magazine.
 Dr. Harry Elmer Barnes, sociol- ogist and historian, will be the sec- ond forum speaker, December 5; Rabbi Ira Eisenstein, New York, will speak January ?.
 President of the forum Dr. Abe Brown, heads the committee, assist ed by Percy Gracerstein, Harry Fleisher, Dr. Samuel Bisnovich, Martin Sternfels and Max Traurig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
POSTAL RECEIPTS
 DROP IN OCTOBER

Postal receipts for the month Of October totalled s49, ,458.81, showing q decrease of $l,00l.22 as compared to figures of October, 1036, accord- ing to Q release today by Postmas- ter Charles A. Babin. The decrease is believed due to the fact that the national elections held last year had been source of revenue which boosted totals for practically every branch of the United States Post Ofilce department.
 Postmaster Babin stated that the municipal election held recently showed an increase of the figures for September. Of the total receipts S37 7,0Oi .O3 was received from the sale Of stamps alone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
WOMAN BUSTING
 AUTO IS CASSED

Bridgeport, Conn, Nov. 2--tUP)-- Mrs. Dorothy Q, Logie'S habit of dusting the family car before sine went for @ drive, cost her her life late yesterday.
 A gust of wind blew the garage door closed as she was polishing the interior of the machine. with the motor running. Her husband, re- turning from work, found her body slunped in the front, seat, the dust cloth clutched in her hand.
 Medical Examiner Ii. E. DeLtica gave . finding Of accidental carbon tnonoxlde gas poisoning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
Manufacturers Name
 Goss Vice-President
State Association RenOminates ScOvilI Executive; EK Hubbard of MiddetOwn Choice for President

Company, formerly of Waterbury and now of Hartford, who has been nominated as director-at-large on the board of the association.
 Other nominations to be acted on at tn eannual meeting are Her bert H. Rapp, treasurer, Powdrell and Alexander, Ins., Danielson, for director representing Windham County; and R. E. Pritchard, vice. president of the Stanley Works New Britain, and Edwin Pugsley, vice president of Winchester Re- beating Arms Company, New Haven for directors -at-large,
 Members of the nominating com mittee, which will make its report at the annual meeting, are: New ton c. Brainard. president of the Case Lockwood and Brainard Com pany, Hartford, chairman; George T. Kimball, president of the Amer ican Hardware Corporation, New Britain; T. J. Seaton, president, The Floyd Cranska Company, Moo- sup; F. w. Gilbert, End vice-pres- ident, The A. c. Gilbert Company, New Haven, and c. M. Williams president, The Russell Manufactur- ing Company, Middletown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
School Notes
WILEY

WILEY
 A meeting of "El Circ,lo Nuevo'' Spanish club was recently held in Room Ill. Officers were elected as follows: President, Frances Cimin- era: vice president, Vito Stolf!; secretary, Mildred Pinney; treasurcr, Ruth Booth; chairman of program committee, Katherine Calvin; Chairman (assistanU Francis Be- dell; reporter. Angeline Lacapra. Interesting talks were given based on the topic Cuba. The speakers were-Historical Sketch Beverly Fein; Products and Industries, An- gellne Lacapra; Education, Gina Aldorisia; and Land in Cuba, Rus [. sell Farnolf. After the meeting gaMes were played and enjoyed,
 LEAvENWoRTH
 The student enrolment Is looking forward to the second publication of the Techiscope which will make its appearance Thursday.
 CROSBY
 The Home Economies Club will travel to the Mattatuck Historical Society on West Main street after their meeting In room 235 this aft ernoon at l:30 o'clock. Miss Eliza beth Whitehill is faculty advisor.
 The Occupations Club will meet tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at which time a trip to Cashin's Dairy on South Leonard street is planned. The club Is in charge of Roy Walch, faculty advisor.
 Preparations for the publication of Spanish paper were the sub ject of discussion at a meeting ot the editaorial staff this afternoon at room 215 A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
Spotlighting
 Brass CityNews
Partition

The proposed partition of Pal etsine was condemned last night by 0edaliah Bublick, noted Jew ish publicist, in an address given at the Waterbury Hebrew 1nsti- ute. Several hundred persons at- tended the lecture.
 Introduced by Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf, MT. Bublick declared that the splitting-up of Palestine would only intensity the serious ness of the present situation. He spoke of progress the Jews have made In Palestine.
 MT. Bublick Is a past president of American Mi2rachi, and is Q member of the executive commit- tee of the international MiSrachi organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-02
JUNIOR HADASSAH BRIDGE TOMORROW
Famous Magician to Be Principal Entertainer at
 Hotel Elton Party

Discussion of two sides of the question of partitioning Palestine was the principal business of the meeting last night of the Junior Hadassah at Waterbury Hebrew institute. Miss Mary Ratzman read excerpts from a speech favoring the partition and Miss Ruth Mitkowsky read similarly from the transcript of talk against the projected di- vision of the Holy Land.
 The organization will sponsor bridge party Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock at Hotel Elton at which LeRoi, the magician, will be the principal entertainer.
 Attorney Edward J. Balthazar will speak on, "The New Deal In Art. at the meeting, Nov. IS, to which the public is invited.