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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Thefts Reported

Thieves last night broke into a tavern at g South Riverside street, stealing a quantity of cig- arettes and other merchandise. Detective-Lieut. Matthew Balarda investigated, after the break had been discovered by Patrolman Frank Butlxus.
 A car stolen Saturday night from Temple street was recovered yesterday on the Middlebury road, where it had been abandoned after striking . fence. The car is owned by Albert LaFrance. of n Temple street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

cinderS on all police rotarieS, hills and bus routes Friday night through last night. There have been no extra employees added, but the men had worked overtime on the usual emer- gency basis for which the sanding crew was enrolled.
 Assistant Superintendent McMa- hon issued a special plea to owners of private driveways and service sta- tions to refrain from throwing snow from their property into cleared streets. Most of the trouble caused after the Thanksgiving day period double storm was occasioned by throwing of snow into the streets af- ter they had been cleared. This snow melted and froze so that sub- sequent storm found the depart ments equipment inadequate to clear away the ice formed under the first snow and traffic hazards re- suited. The condition was true in all Connecticut cities, reports showed.
 While the low temperatures of early today, 12 degrees at 2:30 o'clock, according to the official ther- mometer of Plumbing Inspector James R. Walker, had risen to 30 degrees at noon, the prediction was for more tonight, clearing and colder tomorrow.
 The snowfall Friday night and Saturday morning was followed by snow furries Saturday, but the frac- tional precipitation made no particu- lar increase in the figured fall, six and one-half inches by the official guage.
 The precipitation for the month, so far, was figured as 1.95 inches, on the basis of melted snow.
 In this connection, the charts of the plumbing inspector show that last years precipitation was the heaviest in IS years. The precipita- tion was the heaviest in IS years. The precipitation for 1888 was 5867 inches in Waterbury, against a nor nal of between 45 and 50 inches annually. In 1920, the precipitation was COOS inches and the only other time since the inception. of MT. Walkers chart system that there was greater precipitation was in 1897, when 58.40 inches fell. The charts date back to 1887, meaning that last years fall of snow and rain was the second heaviest annual precipitation in more than half a century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
ADJ.-GEN. LADD BAD

Hartford. Conn.,, Jan. 16-(UP)- Adjutant- General William F. Ladd injured at Windsor Friday when his car collided with tree at Windsor remained in a critical condition to- day at Hartford Hospital.
 Gen. Ladd suffered a fractured leg, jaw and nose and doctors fear ed he might lose the sight of his left eye. His name was on the dan ger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Poison! :!

Alfred Umbar, 40, coIOred, of 56 Bishop street, was held for observation at police headquar- ters this afternoon. He was taken into custody at Jones' tea room on Bishop street after police re- ceived report he had taken poison.
 The poison, however, was a harmless dose of medicine, Pa- tr0lman Jerry Hunihan reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Is English History Made At Tory ninner Parties?
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Staff Correspondent

London, Jan. 16 = It an interesting little dinner party Lord Baldwin gave the other night Meeting and dn ing with King George VI C. R. Atlee leader of the off ca opposition the House of Commons and several of his Labor colleagues.
 Politicians with long similar affair IS which followed Bras first Labor government
 invited to her house St. Macdonald Philip Snowden Arthur Clynes all leaders of the Labor party in the House Commons They to meet King George v.
 1888, Baldwin Tory Prime Minister of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Marriage Intentions

Harry Bender, 31 Ward street, and Clara J. KoSakowski, 38 Young street.
 John Alesevich, Bridgeport, and Elizabeth Krawchuk, 57 Benefit street.
 John Bauzevich, New Britain, and Agnes Puszinski, 27 West Por- ter street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Oil Burner

A defective oil burner was blamed for a cellar fire this morn ing at the home of Theodore Kurtz, 108 Willow street. Engines 6 and 10, and Truck 1 answered an alarm at 9:04. Bremen were at the scene until 9:43. Damage was reported not serious.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Help for Plumber!

Woodwork in the cell IT caught fire as 8 plumber was seeking to thaw out frozen pipes in cellar at 36-38 Vine street late this morning. Three com panies of firemen confined the blaze to the cellar.
 Engines l and ! and Truck 2 answered an alarm at 11:42. The building is owned by At tOrney Harry Krasow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Term Shorten

Judge Ernest A. Inglis has re- mitted costs of $73.91 which ac- companied the nine months sent ence of Allen Watts who was con- victed of breaking and entering in superior court June 2, 1888. As a result, Watts will be eligible for release early next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Case Settled

Settlement was reported today in the $4,000 civil action of Pat rick Lynch against Edward A. Moriarty, which had been pend- ing trial in court of common pleas. A note was the basis of the action.
 In court Saturday, the J. E. Smith and Company, Inc. was granted a $2,29498 foreclosure judgment against Hugo Guasta- ferri, with property on the east side of Mount Vernon avenue in- volved. the law days are June 12, IA and 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

live I'll give you everything have.
 They dragged and pushed him in- to the bedroom and under a bed. They bundled up Bricken's rifle, watch, blankets and several other articles that they thought would be useful on their trip. On the way out, Oliver shot Bricken in the head. It was Coup De Grace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
Spotlighting Brass City News
Returns Home

John T. Harmon, of 72 High land avenue, who was injured when struck by a hit-and-run driver on Pelham Parkway, New York, January l, has returned to his home. He was patient at Fordham hospital in the Bronx after the accident.
 MT. Hannon is employed by the Railway Express Agency, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 PLANS ELECTION

An important meeting of the Hopeville Community Club will be held tomorrow evening in the school gymnasium at 8 o'clock and all members are urged to be present. Election of officers will take place at this time, and plans will be made for future activities of the club. The present slate of officers includes: John Grady, president; Wilbur Seeley, vice-president; Will liam Muus, secretary; and Joseph Pilkington, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-16

Britain proposes to buy s2,0000 worth of radium for the cure of cancer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29

ing size of transatlantic passenger liners and warships
Just the original canal was the direct result of the
Oregons dramatic voyage around the Horn during the
Spanish American War, the need for an extra set
Of larger locks estes to national anxiety engen-
dered by the belligerent atmosphere of Europe and
Asia.
If there are any doubts about the reasons for I'M
dertakng the new work at Panama, they are found
in the decision to hold the for the exclusive
use of the navy except for the passage of few
mercial vessels of extraordinary size Only ultimate
~" are the new locks to be thrown open to merchant
ships Ever since 1881 when the building of extra
locks was first thoroughly studied the military i'm
portance of the canal to this country has been upper
most in the Governments mind 1t cannot therefore
be said that Congress acted hastily Though the
try is pacifistcay inclined, it will approve the new
construction despite the six years that it will take.
With Panamas capacity greatly enlarged the
case for Ncaraguan waterway becomes more dubious
than ever According to the most recent estimates,
this proposed 173-mile waterway would today cost
81 44oOOO0oO defenses included and would entail from
IL to is years of assduous digging. Now that the
Panama Canal is to be prepared for military emer
gencies there is valid commercial reason for pro-
ceeding with the Nicaraguan project Only the mill
tary argument remans-the argument that it is well to
have two waterways if should be crippled by bonn
bardment from the air sabotaged Fast bombers
are now in service that fly thousand miles with
heavy loads distance of only 500 miles separates
the locks of Panama from those planned for Nicaragua
If Panama is vulnerable, SO is Nicaragua Indeed it
conceivable that two squadrons might attack both
canals simultaneously And no one has yet shown
that with new locks at Panama and elaborate defenses
our military interest in Central America fully
protected with one canal with two.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
MEXICO LIKES HER IMMIGRANTS
POOR

Mexico which has opened her borders just wee
crack to let in $4,000 refugees from Spain, has ideas
about immigration which contrast strikingly with
those in most other countries
Governments as rule prefer newcomers having
some means to newcomers without resources who may
become charge the country. They prefer imm-
grants with higher standard of living, for obvious
reasons.
Refugees from Spain who wish to gain admission
into Mexico however will have to show, a sort of
VISA pair of calloused hands Mexico has agreed to
accept $4,000 immigrants in a definite proportion of
farmers workers and nteectuals but she finds that
chiefly it is the brain workers who are coming in.
Mexican inspectors in French ports have therefore
been instructed to pass only applicants whose hands
show evidence of manual labor,
The test is not an infallible These last three
tragic years in Spain have good many intel
lectuas toiling with their hands in the munton fac
tories and in the trenches if reports from the late war
may be believed But this ordeal of the caoused
palms does recall the grim story of earlier phases of
the Spanish struggle when Frances soldiers pushed
their way into Loyaist towns and went in for re-
prisals All men of fighting age required to bare
their right shoulders and those whose skin showed
the characteristic bruise of the rifle butt denti-
fled as disguised Republican soldiers and summary
dealt with.
The Mexican Government proclaimed its inten-
ton some time ago of encouraging the repatriation
of its nationals in the United States. 1t is
nounced that only those will be allowed to home
who have not grown accustomed to the higher STAN
dard of living in the United States They would only
become a nucleus of discontent in Mexico
A university survey of living standards among
Mexican families of the working class in San Diego
made some time around the year 1880 showed a leve
of comfort well above the average for government
employees and mddlecass citizens in Mexico at that
time.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
HELP THY
NEICHBOR
Telephone 713 or write
The Alaska Territorial
Employment Service
for this qualified worker.

DIESEL OPERATOR-Au- around
Diesel man, overhaul mechaninc
and operator. Ten years active
experience with Diesel tractors and
bulldozers. Spent two years as
Caterpillar mechanic in large east
ern repair shop two years as
blade man. and tractor operator
with road construction company;
one and half years as mechanic
and bulldozer operator with west
ern logging company, did all of
own overhaul work on RD-8. Has
operated all types of tractors, Cat
erpillar, International, and Allis
Chalmers, from Is HIP. to RD-8.
and both cable and hydraulic lift
bulldozers; also truck driving. Has
had experience on high speed
Diesel pumps.
This man is a reliable and order
ly worker, 80 years old. He has a
pleasant personality, is single and
free to go anywhere He is the
type that is quickly adaptable to
any situation or task. His formel
education consists of three years
of high school, which he supple
mented with a course in Diesel
mechanics. His miscellaneous ex-
perience includes riveting ane
working with structural steel. Tt
contact this man ask for ES 0l566
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
Poor Fish, Eth?
cleveland Plain Dealer

cleveland Plain Dealer
They thought fish dumb They called them
poor fish" and even applied the epithet to stupid
people But these libels on members of the Jimmy
family are now found baseess Fish are smart They
know how to ride in elevators They even have the
patience to wait around until the elevators start
ming.
All this has been proved at Bonneville Dam on
the Columbia River. The fish were accustomed to go
upstream to spawn How to get them over the great
barrier was a problem which stumped engineers until
someone thought of elevators Let them swim in and
then hoist them over in contraption not unlike a
lift-lock for a boat
Visitors came and visitors departed from Bonnie
vile and didn't any fish riding the lifts. Phooey,
or words to that effect reached the of the
eminent Men who love fish finally selected to
count them. But matter how much a man likes
fish he cannot gaze at moving tanksful, count each
one in each species, for than 45 minutes at a
stretch To give the counters rest the gates to the
elevators are closed for eight hours daily. Are the
fish discouraged? Do they go away because they can
not get ride over the dam? They hang around until
the doors open and the elevators start again.
The government reports that 1,174134 fish
took the trip the first year, many 10000 going
over in day. Thus the mental qualities OF fish
are indicated But than that the whole tribe of
fishermen gain in reputation. All along they have
been telling their friends how cagey fish and what
skill and cunning it takes to hook them. That
considered much idle boasting before the govern
ment proved that fish smart. Now they'll have
to be believed
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
BY w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say,
"The letter was dated from Chica-
CO." Say THE letter was dated at
Chicago"
Often Mispronounced: Brooc h
ornamental clasp. Preferred pro-
nunciation is broch, o as in no.
Often Misspelled: Ineligible;
three is and three Is.
Synonyms: Novel (adjectiye), new,
unusual, unique, different
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours Let us in
crease our vocabulary by mastering
enc word each day. Today's word :
Repudiate; to refuse to acknowledge,
or to accept. pronounce the as
in cube, accent second syllable)
The plan was repudiated by mem
bers of the opposing party"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
PANAMA'S EXTRA LOCKS

A quarter of a century has passed since the Pana-
Canal opened The anniversary is celebrated
not by peaceful jubation but by military preparation
unfortunately necessary in world armed to the teeth
law has been passed which calls for the building of
a new set of locks at some distance from the old.
1t is true that the canal is now used annually by
vessels carrying well 28OO000O tons. But its full
capacity of 100000 will not be reached until 1860
according to commission and not until 1870, ac-
cording to another.
Purely military considerations have made it eX-
pedient to authorize enlargement which might
have waited for at least ten years despite the ncreas
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
eHoroscobe
The stars incline
but do not compel"

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 80, 1889
Astrologers read this as an I'M
important day in planetary direc-
ton, date for the pursuit of rou-
tine affairs. The morning is fairly
favorable to mercantile enterprises
Good luck should attend modest
business ventures while this con-
figuration prevails. Speculation
should be avoided, for it will be
tempting but generally unlucky
The stars seem to encourage dis
sessions and quarrels The plane
tary influences affect individuals as
well as nations. The temper should
be Sternly controlled.
There is a sign indicating the
spread of deceit and double-dealing.
Secret organizations will grow rap
idly in the early autumn when
there will be widespread discomfort.
Relief policies will continue to
cause criticism Efforts to reduce the
number of recipients will be attend
ed by sinister influences, the seers
warn
Discussion of politics comes I'M
der portents of hard feeling, mis-
Judgment and extraordinary hazards
for ambitious public men. A year of
preparation for national campaigns
will be poorly spent, it is forecast.
Inequalities among farm workers
are to be brought to public notice
persistently in coming months when
the plight of migratory families will
engage philanthropists. Congress will
be forced to consider plans for aid
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury OF year of fairly good
fortune. Both men and women
should avoid changes and cultivate
contentment.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be amiable and studious.
Many subjects of this sign of Virgo
are mystics and students of the
occult. They are fitted for pulpit or
platform. Is
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
Fly in the Ointment
Cincinnati Enquirer)

The diplomats, fortunately, not working alone
in the interests of world amity There's at least one
song writer the job if there's any truth in reports
from Chicago. And his contribution is the proposal
that sweet Adeine ncidentally he isn't the author
be adopted world anthem or theme song
Pending arrangements for the next world peace
and disarmament conference, which from present in
dications may be while distant, Walter Baufuss the
veteran song writer that the spirit of
dere which flows from the strains of Sweet Adeine
could sweep aside national differences.
He might have something there, at that. But it
would take awful lot of '* for thee pine" ling
before the job complete And offhand can't
decide but what it might be better just to leave things
as they Things in a heck of fix nterna-
tonay. But at least fellow can sleep.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATOR


ADMINISTRATOR
In the United States Commission
er's (Ex-officio Probate) Court for
the Juneau, Alaska, Commission
er's. Precinct.
In the Matter of the Estate of
ERNEST ELMER Elk, Deceased.
ALL CONCERNED are hereby
notified that r. E. Robertson was
appointed administrator of the es-
tate of Ernest Elmer Elk, deceased,
by the United States Commissioner
and ex-officio Probate Judge for the
Juneau, Alaska, Commissioners Pre-
cinct on August 8, 1899.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby required to
present them, with proper vouchers,
within six months from the date
hereof to me at my office, 200 Sew
ard Building, Juneau, Alaska.
Dated at Juneau, Alaska, August
81, 1889.
r. E. ROBERTSON,
Administrator of the estate of
Ernest Elmer Elk, deceased.
First publication, Aug. %, 1899.
Last publication, Sept. II, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
SUMMONS

SUMMONS
In the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division.
MYRTLE MAE GILBERT NOON
AN, Plaintiff, VS.. GREGORY M
NOONAN, Defendant.
The President of the United States
of America.
To the above named defendant.
Greeting:
You are hereby required to appear
in the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Third Division, with
IN thirty days after the last publica-
ton of this summons, namely. with
in thirty days after the 5th day of
September, 1889, in case this sum-
mons is published, or within forty
days after the date of its service
upon you, in case this summons is
served upon you personally, and an
sWer. the complaint of the above
named plaintiff on file in the said
court in the above entitled action.
The said plaintiff in said action
demands the following relief:
DISSOLUTION OF THE BONDS
OF MATRIMONY.
And in the event you fail to so
appear and answer, the plaintiff will
take judgment against you for want
thereof, and will apply to the court
for the relief demanded in her COM
plant and as hereinabove stated.
WITNESS, the Honorable Simon
Hellenthal, judge of said court, and
the seal of said court hereunto af-
fixed, on this 10th day of August,
1899.
SIMON HELLENTHAL,
Judge.
ROSE WALSH,
Deputy Clerk.
First publication, Aug. Is, 1889.
Last publication, Sept 5, 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
Nj O D E R N
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

O. Should one offer tip to a
conductor on passenger train, for
any special service rendered?
A. No; the conductor does not
expect it, and probably would re-
fuse it if offered.
@. Are place cards used at a ban
quet?
A. Place cards are used only at
the speaker table.
@. Is it necessary for one to
acknowledge receipt of an at home
card?
A. No; it is not necessary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
On YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMpTHx
AUGUST 90. 1919

Senator Wesley L. Jones OF
Washington, Chairman of the Sen
ate Committee, introduced a bill in
the Senate providing for a new
cable to Alaska and it was hoped
that favorable action would be made
on the measure.
During the shortage Of carriers to
take halibut south, l. Goldstein
local merchant. who was doing ex-
tensive business in QUILTING fish
ermen, bought much Of the halibut
to save fishermen from having to
go to other points to sell their catch.
Mr. Goldstein packed the fish and
shipped it to Seattle himself.
Since the new channel for Gold
Greek was completed, work had be-
gun on the Government Hospital
building, which was badly wrecked
by the flood.
The Rev. Guy d. Christian and
Mrs. Christian left on the Princess
Alice on their way to Detroit where
the National Convention of the
Episcopal Church was held.
Robert Earl Keeney was born at
St AIMS Hospital. He was named
Robert" from Dupont" Murphy,
and Earl from his father. Mrs.
Keeney and her son were doing
nicely.
After spending several years in
Juneau, Peter G.. Peltret, Federal
Boiler inspector, Mrs Peltret, and
their sons, Edward and Spencer,
left on the Princess Alice to make
their home in Seattle.
Henry Phillips, the well known
Thlinget printer, accompanied by
his son, Henry Jr., arrived in Ju-
neau from Hawk Inlet where he had
been fishing for the Hawk Inlet
cannery.
Weather: Highest 40; lowest 48;
rain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN:
That on July 22nd, 1889 in the U.
S. Commissioners, ex-officio Pro-
bate, Court for Juneau Precinct. at
Juneau, Alaska, Howard D. Stabler
was appointed administrator of the
estate of George Discombe, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said state are required to present
them, with the proper vouchers. and
verified as required by law, to said
administrator at his offiSe in the
Shattuck Building, at Juneau, Al
aska, within six months from the
date of this notice.
Dated: August IA, 1899.
HOWARD d. STABLER.
Administrator.
First publication, Aug. Is, 1899.
Last publication, Sept. 5, 1899.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
LOOK and LEARN
By A. G. Gordon

l. What is the length of time for
the moons circuit around the earth?
2. What river forms the drain
age of the Great Lakes?
3. What American poet is COM
memorated in Westminster Abbey?
4. Who was Vulcan?
5. For what is the island of Cor
Sica most famous?
ANSWERS
l. q days, hours, 43 minutes.
2. st. Lawrence River.
3. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
4. Roman god of fire.
5. Birthplace of Napoleon Bona
parte.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-29
Film Star 10
Seek Divorce

RENO, New, Aug. 29.-Film Star
Miriam Hopkins flew to Reno yes
terday to establish legal residence
and divorce her film director hus-
band, Anatole Litvak.
Miss Hopkins Indignantly denied
that there is any other man or any
other woman back of the divorce
plans. She said they just couldn t
get along.
Miss Hopkins was accompanied by
her dopted son, Michael, and
Actress Kay Frances.
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