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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24

of the western section of the Brass Center of the Universe. They were in the abandoned church when the flooring gave way, but they positive ly insisted that they knew nothing of the tragedy that caused the lives of two and possibly two more. Even friends of several boys, who sus- tained injuries and who may be plaintiffs in eventual civil suits re- ments.
 Coroner Investigates The cave-in of the flooring that resulted in the death of two and the injuries of many, who fear arrest for trespassing, took place shortly after o'clock last evening. Shortly before scores were noticed on the premises, engaged in removing lum- Der. Police warnings were entirely ignored. It seems a miracle that more were not injured, perhaps killed. The investigation of Coroner Monzani will determine, so it is ex- pected, the responsibility of the crash. It was indicated to-day, however, that lawsuits will ensue.
 The avalanche of timber and bricks from the structure that has served as home of worship from
 
 it's congregation men of outstand- ing prominence in the city, came so unexpectedly as to trap many. The Santora lad was standing near an opening when the force of descent of the floor hurled him into the cellar.
 Police and Bremen Busy After the resounding crash fire- men and policemen were hurried to the scene to be prepared for all emergencies. Scores of anxious parents hustled about the place, fearful of their young ones being injured or numbered among the vic times of Brooklyn's saddest acci- dent in years. The flashlights from the fire autos aided when darkness obscured the volunteer rescurers at work. The body of the Barbuskas lad was pinned underneath heavy timbers. When successfully res- cued it was rushed in futile ef- fort to the hospital, Marchitello was alive when found, but died short time later.
 The police obtained today through the efforts of Detective Edward Mo- Elligott more than score of names of youngsters present when the tragedy occurred. They included some. who were in the building and many. who arrived a short time sub- sequent to the fatalities. Many of the nearby residents heard the re- sounding crash and rushed to lend assistance.
 Iacoviello. the contractor. who quizzed last evening by the police and Coroner Monzani, is at liberty on his own recognizance. He stated today that he had tried everything reasonably and humanly possible to keep all trespassers away, but claimed that imbued with desire for timber and other equipment, they invaded the premises.
 The investigation on the part of the police. coroner. building inspec- tor is now under way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24
LITHUANIANS LEAVE TO VISIT HOMELAND
An OratOrical
 Medal Contest
Will Be Held at Mill Plain
 Chapel Sunday Evening

s .
 An oratorical medal contest will be held at the Mill Plain chapel on Sunday evening at ' o'clock.
 The pupils who will participate are students of Chase, Columbia Sprague and St Thomas schools. They include: Jane Wynn, Ruth Norville, Joyce Germaine, Mary Fo- ley, Betty Totten and Betty Guilfoile all of whom will compete for silver medals and Catherine Wolff, Ann Phelan, Esther Danielson, Aroldine Buck. Jean Cashman and Virginia Roberts who will compete for gold medals. The contestants who are competing for gold medals have previously been awarded silver med als. The topics which are being used are: "Americanism," Patriot ism" and Temperance.
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Old Congregational
 Church Collapsed
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homes without the police of hospi- tai authorities obtaining knowledge of their presence at the fatalities.
 Witnesses Tell Story
 Although several suspects have been mentioned in the sad affair that has stirred the Brooklyn district more than any other accident of re- cent years, youthful witnesses were found today inclined to duplicate Racano as the one who chopped the last wooden girder which re- suited in the complete collapse of the flooring. It almost buried scores of youths and men froliking about the abandoned church or seeking a future supply of timber.
 Building Was Bother
 The former church was aban- doned in 1921 with the completion of the new edifice on Highland ave- nue. The land became the property of the Tracy Brothers company, while the deserted building with it's stained windows became the prey of the youths of the neighborhood. Time and again trespassers have been expelled from the premises. Mere than once have police and temporary watchmen forced curious visitors from the place.
 Recently, the Tracy company sold the building to Raffaele lasoviello to be razed and removed. The work of devastation has been underway for sometime, but only last Wednes- day afternoon one of the brick walls of the we'll known landmark or Brooklyn gave way and filtered Con- gress avenue with debris, blocking trolley and vehicular traffic for sonnet time. No one was injured at tho time, but the incident occasioned considerable comment and specula- ton.
 Youngsters at Play
 Last evening shortly before z o'clock youngsters raced about the place in carefree abandon, While adults chopped and hacked away at various fixtures that appealed to their fancy. Only short time pre-. vious Patrolman Edward Dunne or the motor patrol had chased away number of curious youngsters and grown-ups. One sign on the west side of the former church warned persons against trespassing under the penalty of the law, but evident Iy it became a question of every body's doing it' and everybody in the immediate vicinity and remote places started to chop and remove what articles of wooden equipment appealed to them.
 Then Came the Crash
 While youngsters cavorted about the second floor of the half-razed building, someone. supposedly, Ra- cano, unconsciously chopped away at the last. sustaining girder. The cave-in resulted, with roar that re- sounded throughout the neighbor- hood. Scores of residents hurried to the scene and witnessed or aided in the recovery of the body of the H. year old Garbuskas, who was found dead and of Marchittelo, who died within three hours of his admission. Fractured ribs punctured his lungs.
 Reluctant Witnesses
 While scores participated in the collapse of the flooring and many more were on the scene in posi- tion to furnish first-hand evidence the police to-day were confronted with an array of reluctant witnesses. They knew plenty, but admitted nothing. A reporter from the Demo- crat found 12 and 14-year old lads who manifested the sophisticated wisdom of veteran residents of Lit tie Kentucky" the moonshine belt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24
More Than Hundred Sailing Tonight
 From New York
Special Excursion Rates Give Them Opportunity to Re- turn European Travel Proving Popular as Low Cost Entices Foreign Born

More than 100 men and women entrained yesterday and this morn ing for New York to catch the mid night boat to the old country, the delegation this morning being con,- prised of Lithuanians who are mak- ing a trip to their native land and taking advantage of excursion rates.
 This is only the first of number of groups who have planned to visit their home lands. Many Irish are planning to visit Ireland this sum- mer, a number of Germans are ger- ting up schedule to visit Germany and several score Italians are going back.
 The depression has lowered the rates and made European trip ad- visable to dodge the results of the depression and at the same time get in a vacation a low rates.
 The stea mghiD comDanieS are ad-
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vertising excusions across in an attempt to revive interest in travel ing especially at time when many are very careful about expensive vacations. The very low rates make the trips inducing and many are taking advantage of these offers.
 There is an added attraction for Lithpanians and others who left that part of Europe when it was under foreign domination 10 revisit the home land and see how it looks under government of its own. The opinion in this country appears to be general that the day is not dis tant when there will be turn over in all the monarches of the old world such as has taken place in Spain, so that after few years all of them will have grown tired of supporting kings and their trap pings and will want governments similar to that of the United States
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24
College Youths
 Lodged in Jail
 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, April 24.-(UP)-
 Fourteen youths, listed as from the University of Pennsylvania, were ar rested and lodged in jail cells to- day by police who encountered gen. eral confusion and excitement from 1000 persons engaged in "rowbot- tom." a student affair.
 False fire alarms were turned in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24

of the artist colony here, died at his
 home late yesterday. He was 4s ard had been i'll for several months. Grant was best known for his paint .ings of Cape Cod subjects. He was a native of Cleveland. O., but had made his home here for IS years. Funeral services will be Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24

crowd into the room.
 After violin solp by an Austral- ian student the Popes loud "Bravo"" was audible.
 Special interest attached. during the inspection tour, to organization of the electric system for cooking and heating 1n the college-termed one of the most elaborate triumphs of American mechanism ever seen in Europe. Most of the students rooms are equipped with telephones.
 Interviewed by United Press correspondent, Cardinal Mundelein said today had marked an histori- cal event. For the first time in. 70 years a Pope had inaugurated a
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by the students. Bottles were bro ken in streets. automobile chases were staged and general confusion reigned during the early morning, police said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court, April 23rd, 1881.
 ESTATE OF David H. Davis, late If the Town of Waterbury, in sand District. deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis. ,rict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate so exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within .aid time. will be debarred a recov- srv. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make imme- i'a'e p THEoBALD E. CONWAY, ,.os-1t Administrator. ADDITIONAL ORDER OF NOTICE
 REDONA ONIEL, of Ansonia,
 VS.
 wALTER oNIEL NEW HAVEN COUNTY. Superior Court, New Haven. Conn. April aseS, ecSd,MPnAlNr iIilAalNr FOR DIVORCE ORDERED, that additional notice of the tendency of the complaint in inc above entitled case be given ny publishing this order in the Water. cury Democrat newspaper published in said New Haven County, once g week for two weeks successlvely be- ginning on or before the 25th day of April 1881.
 c. HERBERT BISHOP, 4-2s--4-so-st Assistant Clerk,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-24

ARTIST IS DEAD Provincetown, Mass. April 24.- (UP)-Lawrence W. Grant, member
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17
Guided, GIorified

"DLEASE, may be in your show?
4 I'm probably the tallest blonde
in the world. I sing and act on &C.
casion-any occasion.
GIVE been a leading lady for the
Shuberts, been in a play by Eliza
beth Marbury, been glorif1ed by Mr..
Ziegfeld and worked for the Guild.
Show me another blonde who's been
officially guided and glorifed!
Have you a stooge for your act?
I'll stay straight for your comedy if
you'll let me-and promise to keep
a straight face through it all.
81 have two blue eyes, two blonde
eyebrows. a nose, a mouth, one chin,
two arms, two legs (good ones), my
own stockings, and perhaps 1 can
get a dress for the show.
81 have a very nice, long-sleeved,
flannel nightgown, and I am will
ig to walk on in that if it's neces-
Sary.
81 know MacNamara. He drunk
my whisky and I've gulped his lousy
applejack. And if he doesn't say
I'm too terrible, I'd like to be in
your show.
I'm the worlds worst dancer
and I won't dye my hair red. But
I can sing.
please, may I be in your show?
JANE ALDEN"
She is in.
BY now I have some reason to
know why producers grow gray be-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17

or make any adjustments yourself.
Close off the gas till the repair
man comes.
"6. If the gas pressure changes,
report the fact at once. If there
is too great pressure, the gas will
not burn properly and will give of
considerable carbon monoxide gas.
If there is too little pressure, some
Of the portfolios in your appliance
may not light. This will happen
particularly if they are dirty, and
filled with soot Those portfolios
which do not light leak a certain
amount of gas, and injure your
health. AS already has been stated,
the fact that you do not smell any
leaking gas is no indication that
there is no leak.
az. If you find that you get a
headache at your work, carbon
monoxide may be present in the
air. Look for leaks and poor con-
nections. Report your headaches to
your employer and the plant doctor,
so that they can find out if your
headaches are caused by carbon
monoxide gas.
g. If you are not feeling well,
see a doctor right away. If you get
headaches at work due to gas, try
some other kind of work. It does
not pay to remain where you are
and permanently injure your
health
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17
War Memorial Plaza and the apnroaches

War Memorial Plaza and the approaches to the Gov
ernor's mansion
Their presence reflected the interest in the ma
tons chief executive Curiosity to see the man and
his wife was mingled with respect for the Office he
holds.
The average American crowd is undemonstrative
almost to the point Of being impassive 1t may be
deeply moved, but still refrain from outward express
sions Of ea.ion approval More volatile foreigners
would cheer madly some dignary passed by, while
mperturbabie Hoosiers observe silently indulge in
dignihed clapping.
Many loyal Americans register a mental reserva-
ton when ehey doff their hats to the flag. They would
quickly resent any nmation of falling to show proper
respect for the emblem. They simply balk at cere
mOnial form
The throng attending the dinner followed the Pres
ident with rapt attention and applauded vigorously
certain salient points in his address. The President
not playing for applause. An old-time political
spellbinder could have worked up to many climax
and then paused until the people, knowing what was
expected had politely cheered.
He was intent driving home his arguments. The
jority of the diners seriously eager to hear
what he had to say and governed themselves by the
dignity Of his Office.
Indiana IS supposed to be the most representative
state. 1t has the normal supply Of orators and lunch
con club spebinders small portion Of its sporting
population may shout for the sudden demise Of an
umpire Otherwise, it seldom goes in for sound effects.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE

suggestions are particularly ap-
plicable to workers in the home, be-
cause Illuminating gas used for
cooking purposes is a dangerous
source Of gas poisoning.
q. If there is a yellow flame
heating your machine, report this
fact at once. There should be a
blue flame at all times. A yellow
fame gives off carbon monoxide.
80. Never use a gas-heated ap-
pliance which is connected up by
means of flexible rubber or metal
tubing. This is not safe. The only
flexible tubing which does not leak
is an approved cloth-covered tub
ing.
"3. Do you suppose that you can
find a leak in your tubing by rum
ming a lighted match along it? It
will only light when there is a very
large leak. There may be many
small leaks which make it danger
Gus to work at your machine, even
though those places do not permit
enough gas to go through actually
to light up when you apply match
to them.
Il. When you are working over
an open flame, do not put any uten-
sill on the fire which is so large as
to cover the flame too completely.
This keeps the air out, and in
creases the amount of carbon mon
oxide gas produced.
"5. Do not try to patch a leak
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The Reason Why

Now we know why there WIS no cheering along the
lines of march, no great enthusiasm at the chicken
dinner fof the President. 1t is matter OF Indiana
psychology state of strong Silent" men and women,
who show an unusual ability to repress emotion, a
marked habit Of inhibition, all the attributes of the
cultured as against the vulgar and the noisy.
For this explanation tbs state is indebted to the
Indianapolis Star which, under the title Of Apprecia
tive Hoosiers," contributes tersely:
An interesting test OF crowd psychology was pro-
vded in the indianapolis visit of President Hoover.
Some of the news reel cameranen accompanying the
presidential party said to be disappointed because
popular applause for the desired sound effect not
forthcoming.
y Partisan critics Of the administration may seek
20 emphasize the dearth Of cheering and handcappng
along the route the party took from the railway sta
ton to the Governors mansion.
No lack of respect or esteem was indicated in the
character Of the reception indianapolis accorded Mr.
Hoover. The crowds were massed along the streets
with unusual numbers around the monument the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17

VOLUNTEERS are trooping in
' for this great stage frolic we're
arranging in New York.
For instance, a man came yes
terday and said: give got just the
act you need. It's like this: It's
me and a woman weighing $50
pounds and midget and a black
dog. The point Of the act is like
this: Everything say to the black
dog, he does just the opposite"
Naturally, I was fascinated by this
combination. But the questions of
competition entered into my calcu-
lations.
For instance, if I act as master
of ceremonies for Shoot the
Works!'' I have a feeling that a
woman weighing $50 pounds will
rather dim my personality.
And as for the black dog, If there
are stage opportunities along such
lines why not Capt. Flagg? 1t
seems to me that he lives up pretty
closely to the specifications.
When I say to him, Come here,
Flagg," he doesn't come. When !
say, Don't beg at the tablet" he
continues to do so.
And if I issue the command
"Quit that barking!" he makes q
little more noise than usual.
Here is an offer which makes an
even greater appeal to this particu-
lar producer.
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RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE

June II
NN June II, 1917, the Russian
~ duma, in secret session, voted
in favor of "an immediate often
sive in close cooperation with Rus
sia's allies"
The offensive began on July /
and its initial success was eucour-
aging. It seemed as though the
miracle Of the restoration Of the
Russian army had been achieved.
Here as John Spargo said, was
an army whose dead and wounded
already amounted to more than
100000 men, an army which had
suffered incredible hardships, again
going into battle with songs.
"On the first Of July more than
$4,000 prisoners were taken by the
Russians on the southwestern front.
Then came the tragic harvest Of
Bolshevist propaganda.
Regiment after regiment refused
to obey orders. Officers were muir
dered brutally by. their men. Along
a front Of more than $50 miles, the
Russians retreated without attempt
ing to fight, while the enemy stead
lily advanced.
This was made possible by the
agitation of the Bolsheviki, especial
" by the mutiny they provoked
among the troops In the garrison
at Petrograd." "a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17
ANA<A AOO4N Lands

VOU may talk about your ball games in the major
Il leagues but the game that beats them all is the
game played by the kids out the commons
They haven't any uniforms and it's hard to tell
the fellows on your side from the fellows on the other
side but it's ball game for your whiskers.
We saw one this morning, saw it and heard it.
There's vacant lot across from our house anS
there's better sport than to sit on the porch and
watch the kids
It's the greatest comedy in America.
There's more argument in every game than in the
United States senate in q month and more disputes
in nine innings than in the supreme court in whole
term.
IT'S ball game, but it sounds like riot. Some Of
Il them have on short pants; some of them have
on long pants; some of them have one leg long and
one leg short, and some OF them have on little at ALL
The catcher gives his signals as carefully as Mickey
Cochrane of the Athletics, but they mean nothing
whatever, while the pitcher in his wind-up goes
through more motions than Dazzy Vance, then throws
the ball over the barn.
It's great to watch the errors and hear the alibis
and it's great to hear the turmoil when the kid who
umpires because he's too small to play calls close
decision on the batter.
THERE was play this morning, worth going miles
L to see.
half the batters fell down when they swung at the
ball
The catcher had on rubber boots and stood in a
puddle.
There a man on third base
The third basenan was playing OF Of third near
the base line and the standing the base
The catcher in the rubber boots turned quickly
toward third base; he the runner standing the
bag and thought he the third baseman, and the
one playing of the bag he thought, the runner.
GO he slammed the ball down to third base hit
~ the runner, who seemed half asleep, knocked
him of the bag and before he could get back the
baseman got the ball and tagged hina-and the UNI
pre called him out!s You should have heard the
explosionl
So we do not envy the city fan who sits il the
box at the big league park and the stars per-
form.
We would rather just sit on the porch and watch
the kids.
They are the stars of tomorrow.
The freckled youngster who jumps into the air and
spears fly will be the Cuyler of 1910 and the hatchet-
faced boy who whales the ball out Of the lot win be
the Babe Ruth Of 1855. S
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-06-17
SCIENCE
It's June, and Hot Spells and
ThunderstornlS Are Here.
by DAVID D1ETZ,

IL JUNE, una aOC OpeIS ana
Thu1derstorms Are Here.
NTOW that June is here. hot
~ spells and thunderstorms are
the chief unpleasant items on the
weatherman's schedule. After July
1t will also be necessary to keep an
eye out for the West Indian hurri-
canes along the eastern coasts.
With the arrival of June, as DR..
G. F. Brooks, professor of meteorol-
ogy at Clark university. points out,
Fair and warmer" becomes a good
forecast.
But the pleasant routine Of fair
days gradually growing warmer fire.
quently and rudely is interrupted.
AS Professor Brooks writes, The
sun has some competition. The
Great Lakes are still almoss icy
cold Ice foes and icebergS are still
drifting down from Labrador and
Greenland.
Warm air from the interior Of
the country rises and drifts away
at the upper levels to settle per-
haps over the cold water Of the
Great Lakes, Hudson bay and the
Labrador current.
still warmer air is drawn in
from the Gulf Of Mexico and the
Gulf stream. The east experiences
hot wave.
Then the cool air from the north
and northeast creeps in under and
over the warm humid air; there
are general thunderStorns and the
hot wave is broken.
1T is the forecaster's job to tell
when all this is going to happen, a
matter Of great interest to the
farmer, the ice man, and the sum
mer vacationist."