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Evening star., 1941-02-28

birthday. Then he assembled q
throne restored only since his sire
had taken it at the same age after
years of bloody wars between Bour-
bons and Carlists, followed by q
brief and quarrelsome republican
regime.
The throne remained shaky
throughout the 70 years which AL
fonso occupied it.
He reigned from May IT, 1902, to
April IA, 1881, when he signed a
manifesto In which he said that
elections, held few days previously,
made it clear that no longer have
the love of my people" He predicted
that the republic would not last
long.
April Is, 1891, Alfonso sailed to
France aboard cruiser. His wife
and their four sons and two
daughters left by train. The fam
lily was reunited at Fontaine-
bleau, on the outskirts of Paris, but,
like Alfonso's regime, disintegrated.
II was the start of q series Of frus-
trations for the ex-King.
First the husband and wife went
separate ways. Then in 1888 the
eldest son, Alfonso, Prince of the
Asturias, crossed his father by mar
rying a Cuban commoner, losing
his shadowy rights to the nom
existent throne and becoming q
front page headliner in America by
his subsequent divorce, second mar
riage and second divorce, finally to
die September 6. 1888. victim of
hemophilia, hereditary afiiction
Death followed injuries received
when an automobile driven by a
night club cigarette girl crashed
near Miami, Fla.
Had Other Problems.
This tragedy came four years
after the youngest child, Prince
Gonzalo, had succumbed in August,
1884, to the same affiiction, bleeding
to death from minor injuries when
car driven by his sister, Infanta
Beatrice. cracked up in Austria.
The eldest sons defiance of fam
lily law caused a realignment in the
succession. The second son, Prince
Jaime, born deaf, had acquired only
rudinentary speech and renounced
his rights in favor of his younger
brother.
He had been one of the richest
monarchs OF his time, having in
herited upwards of 33,500,000 from
his mother, a fortune which he in
creased by successful investments.
An inventory by the provisional Re-
publican government which ousted
him, placed the wealth of the royal
family at $8,600,0O0, but this in
cluded only scanty data on the
Kings foreign holdings, which were
said to include stock In the Union
Pacific Railroad in the United
States, the Royal Dutch Shell Pc
troleum Co. and banks in Argen-
tina.
A lion hunt in the Sudan put
his life in jeopardy March Is. 1894,
when his party and a Sudanese pa
troll exchanged shots for several
hours. Each side thought the other
was q gang OF bandits.
But facing death from bullets
was no new thing for Alfonso. On
the very day that he assembled the
throne, secret police thwarted a
plot to kill him by srresting the
leaders and getting confessions from
them. Seven times afterwards he
was the target of sssassins whose
bullets or bombs went wild.
Alfonso played his role of king in
the dashing, courageous style calcu-
lated to appeal TO the volatile tenn
permanent of his people. He worked
hard and played hard and always
insisted upon getting some sort OF
exercise every day, If only setting up
routines in his room.
He was fond of dancing and on his
Evening star., 1941-02-28
$2e3 ,4o0 Navy Contracts Let

The Bureau of Yards and Docks
today awarded two contracts total
ing s243,49 for Improvements at the
Naval Medical Center here. The
American Fertilizer Co, Erie, Pa,
received a $31 500 award for hospital
equipment. John McShain, Inc,
Philadelphia, was given a S261 300
contract for exterior work. Both
contracts are to be completed in 2l0
calendar days.
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Mrs. Isabelle R. Nyce
To Be Buried Today

Mrs. isabelle r. Nyce, 81, who died
Tuesday in Philadelphia, will be
buried this afternoon in Cedar Hill
Cemetery after services at 2:3O
o'clock at the Sardo chapel, Az H
street NE.
Mrs. Nyce was the mother of B.
Brooke Nyce, Washington real estate
man, and had lived with him at
$500 Ninth street NE.
She leaves another son, Arthur w.
Nyce; brother, william C. Downey,
and nine grandchildren.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-30

he disturbed, and will you have
10 go back TO the party"
"a decided no to both ques-
tons" she said. Taking the last
one first, the party il over. Little
Stevie faded first, as l predicted
he would do-and. of course,
after Hamlet left. there was no
more incentive for anybody 10
stay. especially when they were
told that YOU wouldn't be back
for them 10 gush over.
MARY TO STAY
And there won't be anybody
over here. Nancy Carew an
nounced her intention OF going to
bed, and went 10 her room. My
papa In-law and his queen and
princess are occupying the royal
suite I'm the hotel always re-
served for the owner. He and
Olga discussed coming over TO
see how you were, but Olga
wisely Overruled him and dele
gated the task Of looking after
you 10 me. They both told me TO
tell you that YOU were 20 call
them at any moment during the
night, II you should need them"
II shan't need them" / said
deciSively.
II didn't think you would"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-30

Last Of the Mysterious Ma
vans. Mr.. David W. Amram
DR., Well-known American En-
pIorer and Philadelphia Eth
nologist, Describes the Strange
People He Found in the Jungles
Who still Worship Their An
cient Gods and Are the Degen-
crate Remnants of the Once
Mighty Tribes That Built the
Great Cities ~ Central America
Hundreds of Years Ago. Read
What lie Has 60 Reveal About
Them and See These Striking
Photographs In The American
Weekly. the Magazine Distrib-
uted with Next Sundays Issue
OF The Detroit Sunday Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-30

MARY LOOKED steadily at me
for the fraction OF a second, and
the expression in her eyes re-
flected what the old novelistS used
10 call mingled emotions. IN
easiness was there, ruefulness, a
hint of defiance, hut more than
anything else the whimsicality
which infuses Mary's thoughts,
words and actions.
"AIi right" she said but just
walt one sec, will you? I'll be
right back.
She went into the other room
and | lay back against my pillows,
partly from a desire 10 obhge her,
but mostly because II was the
easiest thing 10 do.
She was back almost immedi-
ately, presenting a most ludicrous
importance f1cr-G-rys rTyorGcrcd
her hair rumpled her face look
ing aSfif dusty fingers had been
rubbed over IL.
In her hands she bore a bizarre
collection OF objectS-a toy whip
a ball Of Irvine and an ashtray full
Of cigaret ashes. These she placed
with much show of ceremony
upon the bedside table. Then she
knelt by the bed in an eXagge-
rated attitude OF contritlon.
FINDS NO SACKCLOTH
81 couldn't find any sack
CLOTH" she said. but the ashes
are there in plenty, and I'll put
them on my head when you get
through Negotiating me. Here's
the rope TO tie me up 20 the
bedstead" -- she indicated the
ball of himsy string with the
graveSt of faceS-"here's the
knout," as she pointed to the
toy whip. land here's the finish
ing touch" She then pulled out
salt shaker from her pocket
and placed 1t with the other
objects upon the table.
"Why the salt, Mary" l
asked her when i could speak.
tor her foolery. as always, had
compelled my laughter.
"Don't you know your Uncle
Toms Cabin" she queried re-
proachfully. Don't you remem-
Der they rubbed salt into his
wounds after every fogging?"
gave little shudder at the
remembrances of one of the most
grueSome scenes in all literature.
and the whimsical expression on
her face faded with the vanishing
Of my smile.
MARY PLEADS GUILTY
IL guess I'd better stop try
Ing to be as funny as / can"
she said. But you know what
I've been doing, I fancy. You
always did, even before I began
1t. I've been trying to put off
the wigging j feel In my bones
you're going to give me, and
which. I acknowledge right now,
1 richly deserve. But I'm ready
for the stake, so light your
fire."
Her humility and contrition
were even more disarming than
her foolery. / arose, without
further opposition from her, and
putting opposition from her, and
putting my hand under her chin,
raised her face in the fashion
used toward her when she was a
tempestuous, rebellius, but ex-
ceptionally lovable school girl in
my care.
"Mary darling" 1 said softly,
81 agree with your own dictunL-
You do need n thrashing, but I'll
try To administer IL with mercy.
Tell me first: Are we likely TO
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-30

she retorted. But they sug-
gested one thing which solved a
O problem for me-"
What was that ." I asked,
sensing that she expected the
question.
"Why, they told me they
thought l ought to stay over
here with you for the rest Of the
night. so / brought my traps
along with me-"
But Noel" ! protested
CONTINUED tomorrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17

nual outing. Supreme and grand court officers will be in attend ance.
 Among the several outstanding features of the day will be the sponsorship of a sports program featuring a play-off for the state softball championship. Waterbury teams, representing Court Verdi and Court Champlain, have entered the tournament. There is a possibility of the two local teams being matched. The result will deter mine the city championship and will place the winner in favor able spot for the state title.
 There will be special events for the women in attendance. Danc- ing will also be 6 popular diver sion of the day. The program will get under way at Il a. m. Water bury's seven subordinate courts, Welch, Verdi, >Champlain, Richard Wagner, Merritt Heminway, Mar tin Hellman, Oregon and Matta- tuck, are expected to send several hundred members.
 Three Waterbury members of the Grand Court of Connecticut, MT. Humphrey, Grand Lecturer Ralph R. Brandeiy and Grand Trustee Castaldi are members of the state committee in charge of arrange ments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
E. OF A. LEADER
 IN BROADCAST
Grand Chief Ranger PetrO. ski to Extend Greetings
 Tonight Over WATR

Grand Chief Ranger Jacob P. Petroski of New Britain will pay a visit to Waterbury this evening to confer with officers of the Sub- ordinate courts of Foresters of America on current activities and to complete arrangements for the annual state outing scheduled for next Sunday at Y. D. Park in Plainville. During his visit here the Grand Chief Ranger will broad- cast g greeting to thousands of Foresters in this immediate sec- tion of the state. He will be heard over Station WATR at 9:l5 o'clock this evening. He will be present. ed by Grand Sub Chief Ranger John W. Humphrey of Waterville.
 Over 5000 Foresters, including members of their families and guests are expected to gather in Plainville Sunday for the third an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
Police Board To Act
 After Many Weeks Of
 Thoughtful Study"
Sergeant Barney Burns to Be Advanced to Rank of Leutenant- Three New Sergeants, Six Regulars
 to Be Officially Named at Meeting

lice board would i'll the vacancies at today's meeting.
 The supernumeraries scheduled for appointment have all been on regular duty.
 Sergt. Burns has been on the regular foPce since May 5, 1919.
 Patrolnan O'Rourke has been on the regular force since Oct. IS, 1918; Patrolman Phelan since March 19, 1915; and Patrolman Reilly since Nov. IS, 1917.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
TORRINCTON BOY,
 ONLY HIN NAVY
Ralph HOughtaling Young est Enlisted Man on Ac-
 tive Duty With Uncle Sam

New Haven, Sept. 17-Ralph La Vern Houghtaling of 3S2 Prospect street, Torring1on, became the youngest enlisted man on active duty in the United States Navy when he signed up for a period of minority in the Naval Reserve here today on his seventeenth birthday.
 He will hold this distinction of being the Nays youngest until some other youth in the country en- lists on or after his seventeenth birthday.
 Houghtaling signed up with 23 other recruits, making a total of 24, the largest group to be sent from the New Haven Recruiting Office this year. The men were shipped to Newport, R. l., after being sworn in by Lieutenant Walter F. Hinckley.
 The men who enlisted in the reg ular Navy are Joseph J. Borello, East Portchester; George E. Egeter, Middletown, Alfred H. Nicholas, Jr, Hamden: AIlacleto A. Albertti, Wind sor; Richard E. Walker, East Haven; Vincent P, Koplaski, Stamford; !; Charles F. Hubbard, Terryville; Le- roy F. James, Bridgeport; Harold R. ChArtier, Canterbury; Frank J. Bennett, Andover; James E. Riley, Elmwood: Joseph T. Ciesla, New Haven: Czeslaw Stanek, Stamford; i; Stephen R. Orbin, Jr., Stamford; 1; Frank A. Kapinos, Norwich: John W. Mcdonald, Saxtons River Vt., and John Mitaly, South Norwalk.
 Those enlisted in the Naval Re- serve are William J. Hamilton, East Hartford; John L. Ferber, Green wich; Bernard L. Page, Danielson: Joseph Sadaro. Jr., East Portchester: Ralph Lay. Houghtaling, Torring- ton; Raymond W. Zawacki, Nor- wich. and Albert c. Nelson, Bridgeport. Nelson was sent home pending recall to active duty.
 Navy Recruiting Service. Heig.
 Memo Navy Recruiting Stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
Mayor Demands
 Proof Of Charge Made at COP Rally

Mayor Vincent A. SculIy today challenged Attorney George Cro- cicchia to prove & charge made last night at 8 Young Mems Re- publican club meeting that the city administrator allowed mu- nicipal employees to work on the enrolment of new voters on city time.
 During his address Attorney CrOcicchia said: T know of people working for the city who, on reg istration day for new voters each month, are out bringing in new Democratic voters instead of work ing for the city"
 Said Mayor SculIy today: 'T'd like to know who they are. It's the first I've heard about 1t. No one on the city payroll has au- thcrity to do any such thing. The people of Waterbury know that It's not our practice to allow anything like it."
 "No complaint about any such situation was ever made to me or, as far as I know, to any other member of the city administration. It seems to me that if the gentle man making the charges were sim cere and not acting from political motives, he might have made 8 complaint"
 MT. CrOcicchia, in his talk. claimed that past elections had been "stolen" by the Democrats, but added q don't think the Den1- ocrats will try to vote any re. peaters or non- existent persons In this election" v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17

Four promotions and six appoint inents were to be made by the board of police commissioners at 8 meeting late this afternoon. One sergeant was to be made a lieuten- ant, three patrolrnen were to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
Finance officer
CORP. COYLE POST
 NAMESSTAFSTROM
New Commander, Staff to Be Installed ShOrtly--
 Sons Also Elect Officers

Paul W. Stafstrom was elected commander of the Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, last night at the Legion home on Holmes avenue when officers were named for the coming year. The Sons of the Le- zion also held their elections. MT. Stafstron succeeds Joseph A. Hack cit while John Melville was elected captain of the Sons of the Legion.
 Other officers elected by the post were: Senior commander, John R. Clark; junior vice-commander, Charles w. Melville: finance officer, M. H. Toomey: service officer, Rob- ert F. Birt; historian, William J.. Shanahan: assistant adjutant, Don- aid Martin; assistant finance officer Chester A. Haude; chaplain, Pas- quale Del Nigro: Americanization officer, Frank J. McCann; sergeant at-arns, John w. Martin; and ath- letic officer, William Dwyer.
 Joseph Brenneis was appointed adjutart by the incoming comman- der, Mir. Stafstrom.
 Other officers named in the Sons of the Legion follow: First lieute- nant, Tranklyn Litsky; second lieu- tenant, Mario Parola; adjutant, George Dumond; chaplain, John Dzick; finance officer, Donald Haude; historian, Sylvio Parola; and sergeant t-arms, Charles Mel- vile.
 A joint installation of post off, cers and auxiliary officers will be held at a date to be announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
OAKVILLES SEEKING
 WATER FROM CITY
Request Referred to Three Departments for Con-
 sideratiOn, Advice

A request for use of water from i6-inch main owned by the city of Waterbury was received last eve ming by the board of works from the town of Oakville. In its peti- tion. the town pointed out that the Waterbury main passes right through the Oakville fire district, and that permission to make use of 1t would save the town from the necessity of constructing a parallel line of its own.
 In the petition, the town sug- gested three different arrangements which might be followed in making the connection with the main, and proposed the installation of a meter at the Waterbury boundary.
 The board referred the matter to the city engineering department, the water department and the cor poration counsel for consideration, and requested them to report at the next regular meeting.
 Other routine matters were sub- mitted to the superintendent of streets. or to the engineering de- partment for decision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17

City Clerk Joseph Happy" Shea is cO-chalrInan of the committee in charge of the testimonial for Thomas Walsh tonight at the EI-
 ton Hotel. MT. Walsh was recent ly appointed Garbage Inspector by Mayor Vincent A. Scully. More tahn 300 friends and associates of MT. Walsh's are expected to attend tonight'S dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
Four Promotions Sxt Appointments Scheduled Today

tobacco, strawberries and maple products. Cash returns from sale oE livestock and livestock products itz- creased $10,5o0,000.
 Maine farmers had Q cash income of $26,250000, decrease of 14s6 per cent under the first six months of 1940. Total farm cash income for other New England states was:
 New Hampshire, 100000, ID 12.6 per cent; Vermont, S2S ,8e2, ,000, up l4.3 per cent; Massachusetts. $36, ,755, ,000, up ST per cent: Rhode Island, $4,3s9,0oO, up 4.2 per cent, and Connecticut, $26,o20,0O0, down 9.7 per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17

made sergeants, and six supernu- meraries were to be appointed regular patrolnen.
 Reliable sources said the board would make promotions and ap- pointnents as follows:
 sergt. Bernard (Barney) Burns to the rank of lieutenant.
 Patrolmen Patrick O'Rourke, Rob- ert Phelan and Joseph Reilly to the rank of sergeant.
 Supernumerary Officers Harold Green, Jerry Kenny, Joseph Dun- phy, John Driscoll, Carmine Albino and Paul Laguna to the rank of regular patrolmen
 The appointments and promo tions had been scheduled several times in the past but had been de- layed because of differences about the makeup of the slate. It had been thought that action might be delayed until after election but last week word leaked out that the po-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17

Sugar has been made from sea- weed at University College in Gal way, Fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
FARMERS OF NEW
 EN GLAND LOST
Income for First Half of Year Decreased-COnn
 Loses l3 Percent

Boston, septemebr 1T-(UP) = New England farmers received an income of SIPS, s,296o00 during the first half of this year, a decrease of 5 per cent under the corre- spending l940 period, the New England councils agriculture and forestry committee reported today.
 The total included $3,302,000 in government payments which de- creased l3 per cent in Connecticut, but increased 396.6 per cent in Yer mont where farmers received a total of $l,00S,000.
 The committee attributed the de- cline entirely to lower returns from potatoes and smaller marketings of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
STAGE OFFERS

Jimmy Lydon, former Broadway stage actor, has received several of- fers to return to the New York stage. He makes his debut as the screens Henry Aldrich in Para mounts Henry Aldrlch for Presi- dent" and has had to refuse the stage offers because the studio plans to make series of pictures based around the haplesS youth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 TO MEET. SEPT. 26

The Hopeville Community club has set Sept. 26 as the tentative date for the opening fall meeting in the Hopev1lle school gymnasium. A meeting scheduled last night was postponed. Discussions of the fall and winter activitie will be held at the coming meeting and 8 program selected for the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
THAT'S WHY HE'S A HIT

Maxie Rosenbloom, once light heavyweight champion of the world and now appearing as a thug who tails Bob Hope in ParamounK Louisiana Purchase" has a simple explanation for his film success. "Producers," he declares, decided my name was boxing office"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
JAM SESSIONS

Jackie Cooper and his orchestra composed of his young Hollywood friends, often hold jam sessions ir the woods. Jackie, currently appear ing with Susanna Foster in Para mounts Glamour Boy" Is consid- cred one of the best youthful drum- mers in America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-17
%~4Hb7yn>vr& ESTABLISHED isSS
ESTABLISHED issS

rhot Mon Who Thinks 1t 0ut-Plons 4is' Wardrobe As He Plans His business AIwoys Buys For The Long Pull. a He knows Rogers Peet quoIity and hond tailored style distine- tion remoins in his hand needed hond picked Scotch Mist" toP- coot at $65 long after the price is forgotten.
 He eknows Scotch Mist" topcoot ot $65 is thrifty buying-he knows from thinking it out RogeTs-Peet Scotch Mist" topcoot ot $65 iso better buy thon two topeoots ot $35, because c Scotch Mist" tOp- coats going strong when inc two $35 topcoots are gone with the wind.
 There's thoroughbred look Co q "Seoteh Mist" topcoGt-O tribute to RogeEs.Peet hand eToftmonship os well Gs inc eEsotive genius of their mGstsv designer. 4Sse RoseFs-Peet hand toiIoFsd suits $50 to $6s.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Dearborn Women
Will Hear Papers

PAN-AMERICAN -transporta-
ton and communication will be
discussed IN a meeting of the
adult education group of the
Dearborn Womans Club, We'd
nesday at 2 p. m. at Mrs. Max
Musser's house. under the lead
ership Of Mrs. f. V. Cable and
Mrs. Edwin IL. Orth. Current
events will he commented upon
by Mrs. William II. Barrett.
Seventeenth century France is
the subject of papers to be read
by Mrs. F. II. Sheldrew and Mrs.
John Ringelspaugh in a meeting
of the fine arts group OF this
same club, Monday, at 2 p. m.
at Mrs. y. +. Reid's house
Mrs. George TeSsmer will en-
terrain the community service
group who are sewing for the
Red Cross Tuesday evening at
100 o'clock.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Music
In Lecture Recital

A LECTURE recital Of Ameri-
can music Will be given in the
meeting Of Twentieth Century
Club. Thursday al 2.15 p. m,
in the Women's City Club.
Mrs. John Marmagin is vice
chairman Of the Musical Coterie.
May Hofferbeth of the Estelle
Wrock Vocal Studios will sing.
with Mrs. Aaron y. Simmons
At the piano. and Mrs. Simmons
also will play two groups of
piano numbers.
The clubs monthly. business
meeting will convene the same
day at 1890 pm. and the Must
cal Coterie VIII hold a business
session al + q o'clock, both in the
same place.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Benefit Ball Set
For Saturday at 2

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF
AMERICA, Court Detroit, Will
take over the entire ballroom
floor of the Activities Building
in Parsons street, for its annual
benefit ball and card party Sat-
urday, starting at 9 O'Clock.
The program includes old
fashioned square dances as well
as modern dances. The Sham
rock room has been reserved for
cards.
Mrs. Harry w. Sheridan, gen.
eral chairman. is being assisted
by the following:
MESDAMES
JOSEPH w Hoelscher James n Friel
james r McGrew n. f Sinclair
Bernard c. Blk Harry L. Tucker
George J. whitwell
and the Misses Helen z. Miller and
Anna Mae Doran.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
NJ Sorority
Ball to Aid
Britain
BILLY THE BACHELOR

YOU'LL have to give a hand
to the young women who
comprise Nu Sorority.
They are making plans for a
Junior British War Relief Ball
to be given March % at the
Book-Cadillac H e !. with
Charlie Barnett's band imported
from the big-time circuits for
the occasion.
To help raise funds for the
giant undertaking. they're first
flinging a very informal dance
at Glen Oaks Country Club the
evening of the twenty-first.
Their bids bear the legend,
Come stag, or drag a bag and
shae"