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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
TIDES TOMORROW
TIDES MONDAY
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT

with the tailor to alter suits to-
 night after you have bought the suit at Graves. New shipment just came-new hats too. Open late this evening. Buy tonight-alterations at once. Everything for your convent enee. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

zane Grey was a dentist and pulled teeth for six years before turning to western literature for a nving.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
WANT ADS
WANTED

TURN your olo gold into value
 Cash or trade at Nugget Shop
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

In case of error or if an ad has been stopped before eI- piration, advertiser please noti- fy this office (Phone 374 at once and sane will be given attention.
 THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

TWO ROOM apartment Frigidaire, electric stove in Hotel Juneau formerly zynda). Phone 123.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Partly furnished rooms
 in Goldstein Bldg. Furniture for ! sale. Room sos.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

FOR RENT - 5 room unfurnished house, Dixon St.; available April l. Phone 385.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-27

FOR RENT-3-room furnished apt Inquire 304 Decker Bldg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
CHINESE SUPPER
 TO BE COLORFUL
Middlebury Mattresses to Wear Oriental COs=
 tunes Tonight

One of the most unique events ever to be sponsored in this locality will take place tonight at the new town hall of Middlebury when par ishioners of St. John of the Cross present a Chinese supper. The re- past will be prepared by John Cho Mon Yo. Rev. Raymond J. Kennedy is pastor of the parish, James E. Moran is chairman of the reception committee, and Miss Rose Ferrante, is general chairman of the com mittee on arrangements.
 The hall will be decorated appro- priately and Chinese costumes have been secured for the waitresses. The supper will be served from 5:30 until 8 o'clock and will be followed by a card party and dance and refresh ments.
 Included on the floor committee are Mrs. Ralph Kingsley, Mrs. John Montague, Jennie OTeill, Mrs. Mur- phy, Mrs. Frank Linton, Mrs. Chris Reilly, Mrs. Frank Mcintyre, Mrs. Edward Grickis, Mrs. Francis Orencole. Mrs. Thomas Brosman Mrs. James German, Mrs. Hector Hirbour, Mrs. John Carragan, and Mrs. Charles Delaney.
 Other members of the committee are George Morgan in charge of the ice cream; Mrs. Edward Sweeney cakes: Thomas Brosman, refresh ments; George Lynch, door, assisted by Joseph Murphy and Thomas Brosman, Jr.; and James Dwyer cloak room attendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
SUPERIOR COURT
 CLERK ON STAND
George Freeman Testifies in Appeal of Mrs.
 Bessie Kelley

Clerk George H. Freeman of superior court was placed on the witness stand for testimony today in the much-involved appeal of Mrs. Bessie Kelley and the American Surety company from the refusal of Judge Dennis J. Slavin of probate court to accept the accounting filed by Mrs. Kelley for the period she acted as administratrix of the es- tate of her husband, the late At torney Edward B. Kelley. Judge Kenneth Wynne is presiding.
 This is the second trial of the case. In the initial action, Judge Patrick B. O'Sullivan presided and drew his own accounting, which was protested by the plaintiff and defendant, and carried to supreme court where a new trial was ordered Clerk Freeman gave testimony in regard to judgment which was awarded against Mrs. Kelley in an- other case. The American Surety company posted the bond for Mrs Kelley while she was administratrix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
DENNY SHUTE DID
 SOME FINE GOLF

Field Club, Pittsburgh, May 26- (UP)-Coming from behind with a great Spurt on the inward nine Denny Shute of Boston opened the defense of his Professional Golfers association golf championship to- day with 2 and 1 victory over Joe Turnesa of Tuckahoe, N. Y.
 Completely outplayed on the first nine, Shute went to the tenth tee two down. He leveled the match by winning the eleventh and twelfth and forged ahead, on the fourteenth when Turnesa missed a three foot putt. Shute went two up on the next hole when Turnesa cracked and needed three butts from 15 feet for a six. They halved the next two holes in par.
 Shute, the first to tee off today was miserable on the first nine finishing it with three successive fives. He would have turned three down but for an amazing 50 foot chip for deuce on the sixth hole Ed Dudley. the Philadelphia sty.ist was the next to enter the second round. Dudley shot a sub-par 34 on the first nine to take a two.ur lead over Herman Barron of White Plains. and never was headed. He won 5 and 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
DUKE, WALLY TO HAVE IS GUESTS
Above Is Official Number That Will Attend Their
 Marriage Event
By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN

By RICHARD D. MCMILLAN
 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Monts, France, May 26-NUP)- Sixteen persons will be guests at the wedding June of the Duke of Windsor and Mrs. Wallis Warfield it was announced today. Of these seven will be foreigners. No mem- Der of the royal family, and only the barest representation of people in official British life will be present because of government ban. Had the duke been married six months ago, as king emperor, the ceremony would have been performed at Westminster Abbey. Now it will be held in the little music room of the Chateau de Cande.
 Guests to Be There
 Guests announced today by Her man L. Rogers, official spokesman at the chateau, will be: Hugh Lloyd Thomas, minister in the British em- bassy at Paris. Lady Selby, wife of the British minister at Vienna. OCAOy Cdk111OL dtOC1lu. 0n WdlIeT Monckton, attorney general to the Duchy of Lancaster. Nominally a crown official, he has an extensive private law practice. Major E. D. Metcalfe, former equerry to the duke, one of his oldest, most intimate friends, and his wife Lady Alexandra Metcalfe. Metcalfe is expected to be best man.
 Lieut.. Dudley Forwood, perma- nent equerry. Baron and Baroness Eugene de Rothschild, who enter tained the duke at their Enzesfeld, Austria, castle when he first left London. Mrs. D. Buchanan Merry man of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Warfield's aunt. w. Cummings Graham, British consul at Nantes, and his wife. He will attest the mar riage. MT. and Mrs. Charles Be- daux, of New York, owners of the chateau. A. G. Allen, the dukes lawyer. Spokesman Rogers and his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
SYMPHONIC MUSIC TO STUD CONCERT
Bridgeport WPA Orches= tra to Play Tonight at
 Wilby High

The sentiment of Waterburians in regard to popular symphonic music, at popular prices, will be put to a test this evening when the mem- bers of the Bridgeport WPA Sym phony orchestra directed by Frank Foti, will present a concert at the Wilby auditorium at 8:15 o'clock Present indications point to the fact that there will be a record crowd at the concert.
 The concert will mark the first time in many years that Waterburi- ans will have an opportunity to hear an orchestra of this size of- fer a program which can be attend ed by one and all without much strain on the purse strings.
 There are six local musicians who will appear with the orchestra. They will be Adolph Abbenante, Joseph Crafa, George Davidonia, Joseph Devito, Toffie Thomas and Michael Pace. In conjunction with the appearance of the symphony the local WPA band will also offer a portion of the program. This or ganization is directed by Cosmo Vendetti.
 Emily Roosevelt, dramatic soprano, of Stamford, will be guest soloist on this occasion singing the aria "Dich Theure Halle" from Wagners' opera Tannhauser and the aria "Or :, sai, Chi l'onore,'" from Don Giovanni by Mozart. By special request, the Bird SongD from Leoncavello's opera '.Il Pagliacci'' will be a third number.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
MARY CUNNINGHAM CHARGES CRUELTY
Two Other Divorce Suits Filed Today in Superior
 Court

Three divorce actions were filed today in superior court.
 Charles J. Carangelo brings action against Gertrude Jones Carangelo of this city, on grounds of intoler- able cruelty. The couple was mar ried in Brooklyn, New York, Novem- Der IS, 1927.s
 Intolerable cruelty is the allega- tion in the action of Flora Mabel DethlefSon of this city against Fred erick Dethlefson. They were married March 8, 1919. Mrs. Dethlefson: whose maiden name was Flora Hunter seeks divorce, alimony and custody of three children.
 Mary A. Cunningham today named Edward J. Cunningham defendant in divorce action on the grounds of cruelty. They were married Mo- vember 28, 1882. Mrs. Cunningham also seeks permission to use her maiden name, Mary A. Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Pride of Hawthorne

Mrs. Emma Sasso was elected president of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, at the annual dinner and 32nd aIlni- versary supper held last evening in Foresters' hall. She succeeds Mrs. Mary Jane Carey.
 Other officers elected were vice. president, Mrs. Florence Albon: first conductor, Mrs. Myrtle AL bon;. second conductor, Mrs. Ma bel Gardner: inside guard, Miss Emily Warren; outside guard, Mrs. Maude Strachan; delegate to na- tional convention in Chicago in August, Mrs. Edith Bedding; al- ternate, Mrs. Mabel Gardner.
 The anniversary supper preced- ed the election. The arrangements committee included Mrs. Edith Bedding, Mrs. Myrtle Albon, Mrs. Mabel Garnder, Mrs. Mary Bunt- ing, Mrs. Ruth Larmett' and Mrs. Ethel Harvey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Behind The Lines
Canadian Legion Unit

Final plans have been made by the Canadian Legion Auxiliary, of the British Empire Service league, for participation in local memorial day services. Tn addition to talk ing part in the parade on Mon- day, the auxiliary will send dele gations to the services in the Trinity Church Sunday afternoon at 5 p. m.
 An invitation to participae in the installation of officers of the D. A. V. June has been accepted. The auxiliary has also voted to assist the Salvation Army drive.
 A note of general thanks to all who donated to the very success full food sale conducted at How land- Hughes. May 2. has been expressed by the organization. Mrs. William Mellick was chair man of the sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
FRENCH FLYERS
 BOTH INJURED

Tokio, May 26.-(UP)-The two French speed and distance flyers. Marcel Doret and Francois Niche letti, were injured today when their plane crashed and was wrecked on a sandy beach in southwestern Ja- pan.
 Their flight from Paris toward Tokio ended near' the hamlet of Tohara, Tosa Gulf, in Kochi prefec- ture, advices reaching here through the Domei (Japanaese) news agency reported.
 Doret suffered severe injureis about the face, hands and feet. Micheletti was injured about the face. Japanese villagers carried the French aviators to the residence of local sake (rice wine) dealer, where first aid was administered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
WPA Pay Day

That man from New Haven," technically known in WPA cir cles as the paymaster, was in Wa terbury today dispensing some $26,000 worth of government checks to local workers on all projects.
 No official word has been for warded here in connection with a new measure which may be used in. the near future in regard to mailing the checks instead of, de- livering them personally to the various projects but it is expected. So the report goes. that this will be effective within the next few work periods. The idea, it is un- derstood, is already being used in connection with those. jobs listed as state projects. ,..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Market Opens Today
 h Very Dull Trading
Price Movements IrreguIar-BIOCk of U. s. Steel Was
 Up Little Some Railway Issues Were Primer

clined 3-8 to 86, American rolling Mil lost IA to 34 IA and Republic lost IA to 35 1-4.
 Some rails improved slightly but the volume was so small that no definite trend could be established. Southern Pacific gained 1-8 to 53 5-H and latre went to 54. Atchison opened1-8 higher at 83 7-8 and later reached 84. New York Central gained 3-8 to 45 3-4.
 Metal shares also improved slight ly, American Smelling gaining 7-8 to 89, and Anaconda 5-8 to 54 3-4. Columbia Gas dipped IA to II 3-4, Consolidated Edison gained IA to 36 1-4 and Notrh American gained 1-8 to 25 1-4.
 Cotton futures opened 1 to { points higher, while bonds were ir- regularly lower.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
SPOTLIGH7ING--
 Brass City News
No Commission?

A plan to defraud a realty salesman of his commission is alleged in a $2O0 action brought in the court of common pleas today by Herbert E. Wells of Southbury again Paul ROsenz- weig of Port Chester, N. Y.
 Wells claims that in 1886 the defendant engaged him to sell a tract of land in Southbury, with the stipulation that he would receive $1OO for successful effort. In March of 1887, Wells says he interested Louis Downs in the property and that Rosenzweig sold the property to Downs the following month. Wells was not notified of the sale, nor did he receive any commission, he claims. -.,...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements i'm which compensation will be paid weekly during the period of total disability were filed today and approved at the office of the conn pensation commissioner:
 Sterling Novelty Company and Mary Joseph. 16S 1-2 Mill street, finger injury, $5.S6. six and oneN third weeks.
 M. J. Daly X Sons and John J. Burns, Southbury, eye injury, $1O.43 beginning February l3.
 Hendey Machinery Company and Nelson, Torrey, T0rrington, finger injury. $ll.Ss beginning May 1. H
 White Line Motor Express Com pany, Bridgeport and Napoleon Patry, Heriden, knee injury, $16.SO beginning May 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Asks Dissolution

Expressing the opinion that the assets of Roods' Motor Express, Inc. of this city are in danger of waste by litigation and attach ment, that the officers and direc- tors have failed to perform their duties, and that they have been continuously in dissent, Thomas F. Bane, one of the leading stock holders, today petitioned superior court to enter a decree dissolv- ing the corporation, and appoint 8 receiver for the assets.
 Bane, in his complaint today, states that the corporation has a capital stock of $3,2OO, divided into 32 shares with par value of S100 each. He claims to own IS of the g shares. Attorney Wal ter E. MOnOgan represents Bane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Discuss Strike

James F. Corrigan of this city, president of the Waterbury Gen. tral Labor council, was among those attending conference of various unions in Stamford yester- day. The conference was called to discuss the Yale & Towne Man ufacturing company strike. An eff fort is being made by the Fedora tion of Labor to affect an agree ment and settle the strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Firen1en Battle
 TOo House Fires

At 2 o'clock this afternoon firemen were battling two fires in the vicinity of East Main and Caroline street. It was re- ported that the blaze originated in . house on Caroline street and spread to another dwelling on East Main street. Caroline street runs from Ambrose to Silver streets.
 Fire headquarters said that a second alarm had been sent in and additional apparatus rushed to the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
5FraternaL
 Ne'itDs
Division s.

Miss Nellie Mccarthy, president of Division 5, Ancient Order of Hibernians auxiliary, is in. charge of arrangements fora concert which will be given in honor of John Boyle O'Reilly at the Water bury Wemen's club on June 27. Miss Rose Kearney, contralto,, so- loist at the Bedford Presbyter- ian church and well known sing CT in New York, will be the main soloist at the affair. A speaker, whose name will be annuonced at a later date, will also appear on the program. %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Boy Hurt

Philip Parent, g, of 2826 East Main street, was under treatment at St. Mary's hospital today for injuries suffered last night when struck by an automobile near his home. The boy was kept at the hospital overnight. His condition is not believed to be serious.
 The car was operated by An- thony Paternoster, of B High street. The accident occurred at 5:45 p. m. The driver was not held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
S5.0OO Action

Howard Jones Of Beacon FaIIS IS named defendant in a $5,O00 &C., tion filed today in the court of common pleas by Concetta Pao- lini of this city. An accident on Grand street, in which the plain tiff claims to have been injured, is the basis.
 The plaintiff claims she was walking on the sidewalk of Grand street, at 1 p. m., March 26, 1886, when the car of the defendant rolled back and struck her. At torney Pasquale DeCicco repre- SentS the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
BY ELMER c. WALZER Limited Press Financial EditOrl

New York, May 26.-WP)-Ex- tremely dull trading brought irregu- lar price movements on the stock market today, featured only by a block of 1000 shares of U. s. Steel at 98h up 4.
 The advance in Steel reflected the eunexpected decloratoin of g per share dividend against arrears on the preferred stock, thus indicat- ing action possibly this year on common stock dividend. Other steel shares, however, dipped on the strike news from various independ- ent plants. Bethlehem Steel de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
ENGLAND SEES TURF BOOM

London. (UP) )-The English Turf looks to several records being broken during the Coronation year. Prize money, augmented by specific races and additions to stakes in honor of Coronation year, will amount to more than $1,250. .O0O throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Nosahogan Lodge

A class of candidates received the first degree last evening at a. meeting of Nosahogan lodge, of odd Fellows in Odd Fellows hall. It was announced last evening that members of the lodge and their families will attend special memorial service at the lodge rooms on June '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
WHISKY AS FACE LOTION

Stockton, Cal. (UP)-A barber was cited before the state board of Equalization for the alleged possess sion of 500 gallons of untaxed wine and a quantity of ..jackass" whisky. He told the board lie used the lat- ter for face lotion after shaying.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
EUROPE BOUND

Following the completion of his filming of Exclusive" Paramount's newspaper screenplay with Fred MacMurray, Frances Farmer and Charlie Ruggles, Alexander Hall contract director. will make 8 12- week tour of Europe, he said today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
TO START

Production of Paramount's tech- nicolor special, ''Ebbtide," will start May 6, the studio announced today. Henry Hathaway will direct the Lucien Hubbard production. with Oscar Homolka, Frances Farmer, Lloyd Nolan and Barry Fitzgerald featured in the cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
DINE HIzzoNER

Mayor Frank Shaw. of Los An geles was guested at Luncheon al Paramount today, hosts and hos. tesSes being Eugene Zukor, Flea nore Whitney, Olympe Bradna Marsha Hunt, Henry F$srzbrun George Bagnall, John Hammell anc Melville Shauer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
Ahepa

Four delegates from Waterbury chapter, Order of Ahepa, will be sent to the seventh district con- vention in Danbury on June 6 and 2, it was announced at ses- sion last evening at the rooms, 63 East Main street. Several mem bers and their families will also attend the Danbury convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
NATIVE SON

Larry Crabbe, who enacts the fea- tured male role in Paramount's "Forlorn River" adapted from one of Zane Grey's outdoor romances, Is ore of the few actors in Holly wood who is a native Californian. He was born in oakland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
LAVA ADDS ss ACRES

lu-(UP)-Thanks to the activities of Mauna Loa, during its latest eruption, American soil was increased by 62 acres. The addition was made by the pouring out of l5,- 100000 tons of lava.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
RoBBER STEALS KISS

Pasadena, Cal. - (UP) = Beauty queens beware. Miss Barbara Nich- ols, queen of the 1936 tournament of roses, was awakened at in the morning by a robber who stole kiss from her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26

Monrovia. Cal.-(UP)-Patients in local sanitarium watched when and owl and 'posYum met. It was a real fight, until police appeared and the owl winged of in one direction and the 'possurn trecked in the other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
D. U. of V.

Members of Caswell tent,
 Daughters of Union Veterans, met last night at the armOry and completed Memorial day plans. The group will attend a service at Trinity Episcopal church at 5 o'clock on the afternoon of May 30th and will attend mass on the morning of May 31st at the church of the Immaculate Conception. A new member was admitted at last nights meeting. Following the parade Monday the members of the tent and also of the Sons of Union Veterans and Wadhams Relief corps will have dinner at the armory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26
EUROPE'S COMMANDERS ASeries On Men In Line to Direct Land, Sea and Air Forces If
 Crisis Should Occur
-F RAN c E
BY M. S. HANDLER United Press Staff Correspondent.

Paris UP)-n war should break out tomorrow Frances land air. sea forces would be commanded by Gen. Maurice Gustave Gamein Gen Philippe Fequan and Vice Admiral Francois narIan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26

Boring for oil has been started near Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-26

Paris celebrated Shakespeare's birthday with readings from his works at the poets stasue in Boule- yard HaussIaasJn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Dyer And Cleveland
 Recipients Of Clock
Commanders HOnOred at Banquet at ThOmastOn Con-
 ventiOn of Connecticut Sons of Union Veterans

Thomaston, April 15.-About 250 including delegates and guests, at tended the banquet and dance at Red Path Inn last night which was part of the 53rd annual conven- ton of the Connetcicut Sons of Union Veterans and Auxiliaries which was held in Thomaston yes terday and today. Bertram O. De Forest of Derby, past deputy com- mander, acted as toastmaster and introduced numerous speakers in- cluding ex-Governor Charles A. Templeton, Selectman E. R. Kaiser, National Commander-in-C Chief AL Ian Dyer of Syracuse, N. Y., Deputy Commander Herbert w. Cleaveland of Plymouth, Mrs. Ida L. Lewis, na- tional auxiliary president of Mill waukee, Wis, Mrs. Florence Cow drey of Terryville, national vice. president; Mrs. Ella De Forest of Derby, deputy president; William J. Miller, state commander American Legion; John M. Breen of Hartford, state commander Veterans of For eign Wars; Comrades Ira Wildman of Danbury, George Wallace of Ridgefield, Russell Van Duesen of Bridgeport and Edward Abbott of Bridgeport, all veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 Many other local and state off, cers of the Sons of Veterans and other patriotic organizations as well as guests were introduced and spoke briefly.
 An escort of two state policemen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

led the procession from the Sons rooms on the Center school Green to Red Path Inn, and the same off, cers will escort Commander in Chief Dyer to the state line tomorrow morning when he proceeds on his way to attend a similar convention in New Hampshire. In appreciation of their efforts Commander Dyer and Commander H. w. Cleaveland were presented Seth Thomas clocks during last nights program.
 Among other guests present were 50 members of the Sons of Veterans Reserves whose colorful uniforms of the Civil War period lent atmos- phere to the gathering.
 Following the speaking and other entertainment dancing was enjoyed to the music of Wes Billings orches- tra.
 The mornings program included numerous meetings with the annual election and installation of officers at an afternoon session.