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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
CHICAGO MAYOR HAS SWEPT 2,2OO NAMES FROM PAYROLL
 OF CITY ON HIS FIRST DAY

Chicago. April 1O.L-(UP)--Anton J. Cermak's administrative broom became a scythe to-day as the new mayor Of Chicago slashed right and left in his determination to make the city hall q place Of business in- stead of the three ring circus" he said 1t had been under Big Blll Thompson, With one great sweep Of executive power. Cermak took 2.200 names from the city payrolls in his first day in office and he indicated that another onslaught to-day would remove possible 800 more.
 Establishing himself quickly in the office to which he was elected Tues day by record majority of 194,2B7. Cermak began his task Of s'cieaning up" by ridding the city hall of every possible reminder of the ThompsoIl administration. He did not inime- fiately fil all his cabinet positicna. but selected men for the most ifn-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
JACK LUDEN HAS BEEN DIVORCED
 FOR CRUELTY
Former Society Editor Se- cures Decree From Cough-Drop Kings Son and Screen Actor

Los Angeles, April 10.- (UP) )- Mrs Elizabeth s. Luden, former so- cicty editor of Reading. Pa. news paper. has been granted divorce from Jacob (Jack) Luden, screen actor, on grounds of cruelty. Su- perior Judge Joseph F. Sproul, in awarding Mir Ludcn the decree on a cross s-complaint, reduced the prop erty settlement under which she had been receiving $i00 per week, to $25 per week for two years.
 Luden had charged his wife with being intimate with other men and with excessive drinking. He is the son of the cough-drop manufa cturer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
STARE WHIPPED THE BANDIT

ager of restaurant here remembered from his natural history book that lion could be frightened away by cold unswerving stare So when bandit entered the aurant when Morkides alone, he merely stared in tenty at the thief who hereupon lowered his revolver and ran out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
NICHOLAS
 LON NGWORTH
 GOES HOME
Body of Dead Speaker Left Aiken This Morning for Sad Journey Back to Cincinnati - Large Fu- neral Train
By FOSTER EATON United Press Sfaff (tOrpQseOndepst II

Aiken, s. C., April 10.-(UP)- The body of Nicholas Longworth, speaker of the house of repre- sentatives, started home to Cincin- nati for burial to-day.
 Just before II a. m. a simple hearse drove up to the home of MT and Mrs James +. Curtis where Longworth died yesterday. The cas- ket was moved to the hearse from the fiower-banked drawing room and carried to the railway station. where it was placed within the private car of Charles Clarke
 Ten automobiles carrying members of Aiken's social colony, who had known the speaker as an annual par
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Much Wanted Man Was Sentenced d to
 Wethersfeld

New Haven. Conn. April 1O--- (UP) Norman valjean, 31. of Pitts field. Mass, who has served terms in the Massachusetts and Illinois state prisons and Is wanted by Bridgeport and Providence, F. T. authorities. to-day began q sentence of 2 to ( years In Wethersfleld states prison for burglary.
 He was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Arthur F. Ells late yes- terday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Governor Firm In Question On
 Court Judges
VETERAN OF GERMAN ARMY BANQUETS
 OLD ENEMIES

Danbury. Conn, April fO- UP)-Anim0slties that fIarcd IA years ago were drowned in near beer and saucrkraut last night when veterans of the German army gave members of the Dan- bury post, American Legion, a "saucrkraut banquet"
 The chairman of the banquet was Henry Fisher, veteran of the World war in which he fought for his homeland, Germany, who has since become an American citizen and janitOr of Legion hall. It Is Fishers duty to raise the American flag over the building every morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
Late Bulletins
STUDENTS BURN CAPS IN COFFIN

Wake Forest N. C., April 10--(UP)-Wake Forest college freshmen departed from their old tradition of hurlng their old gold and black caps into fire and this year the caps laid to rest in specially prepared coffin which thrown into the blaze
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
TRIPLETS RIVAL FOUR TWINS

Bladenboro, N G., April 10-(UP)-Bladenboro which claims of twins than any other town its in the state points with pride to the of trip lest recently born to Mrs Lacy Dowless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
WILL PROVIDED DOGS GRAVE

Stamford, Conn, April 10-(UP)-"Ruby", pet dog of the late Mrs Lizzie Smith, has been assured of permanent grave in the Harsdale N Y canine cemetery Under the of her will offered for probate here Mrs resting place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
WANT TO BUY A LEOPARD?

Memphis, April 10-(UP)-One slightly shopwon leopard who has bad teeth and terrible disposition is offered for sale by the city He's worth at least $275," J. N. Melroy, superintendent said, "but I'll make bargain out of him and let him go for $200"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
FATAL LEAP UNNECESSARY

St Louis, Mo, April 10-(UP)-While climbing lad der to the roof of his home with the intention of killing himself by eapng from the top of the building accord ing to poice Edward Stoelting 81 slipped and fe taning fatal injuries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
IS CHILDREN WON HIM PRIZE

Memphis, April 10-(UP)-When prize offered for the who brought the most children to the Pore Mans ball" sponsored by American Legion here, Tom Dwyer with his 15 and daughters He has four children dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
FOOLED THE APRIL FOOLERS

St Louis, April 10--(UP)-Note to authorities of other cities St Louis solved the annual April Fools day epidemic of calls to the number for 'Mr Bear and
 r Lyons" by having the telephone company intercept all calls, and ask the person wanted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

WoFNen'a dciIcIors Ice cream i1 ss rase as WOrdcn's paetenrlzcsI sonr n'Ied with 'ypy'icnN ice Cream
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
PYTHON FOUND IN BANANAS

Butte Mont April 1O-(UP)-Imagine the surprise of Tom Jones, checker at fruit farm, when he pulled threefoot python from stalk of bananas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, aprfi i0.--tUP)--The treasury net balance on April was s477,930,29S.s7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
WeatIaer

Fair Tonight; Saturday,
 Cloudy With Showers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

MI ap NIth PURFLE Isan-Ans liaseIIns
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their guests. went later to the White
House reception. In the dinner COM
pany were Lieut.. and Mrs. E. M. Kent,
Lieut. and Mrs. j. L. Steinmetz. Mrs.
Hardwick of Wilmington, N. c.; Miss
Frances Schoenborn, Lieut.. d. z. NC
Kay and Lieut.. Stanley John Woycie-
howSky.
Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. M. Robert Gug-
genheim were hosts at dinner last eve
ming in compliment to the Ambassador
OF Spain and Sonora de Padilla. The
other guests were the Minister of Hun
gary and the Countess Szechenyi, the
Minister of Finland, Mr.. l.. Astrom;
the charge d'affaires of Belgium, Wis
count de LantSheere; Senorita Dora
Rosa Padilla: Countess Cornelia SEE
chenyi and Col. and Mrs. Charles u.
Heron, u. s. A.
Col. and Mrs. Mark Brooke and their
daughter, Miss Halle Brooke, arrived
in Washington yesterday from New Or
leans, and will be at the Mayhower
while they are in Washington.
Col. and Mrs. S. M. de Loire, who
have completed a two-month visit in
New York and Washington, sailed today
for another Indefinite stay in Europe.
where they pass most of the time motor
ing in the different countries.
Capt. A. F. Huntington, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Huntington of the Naval Base at
Hampton Roads, Va. are spending the
week with Capt c G. Gill, U. S. M. c.,
and Mrs. Gill at the Marine Barracks.
Mrs. Caro-, wife of Lieut.. Comdr. Philip
A. Caro-, entertained company at
luncheon today at the Shoreham Hotel.
the party later playing bridge. The
guests include Mrs. Albert S. Quinton,
Miss Genevieve Shuttleworth, Miss
Josephine Thomas. Mrs. P. A. Rock,
Mrs. Harry A. Seran, Mrs. Francis Key
Smith, Mrs Alfred A. Pickett, Mrs.
Bushnell. Mrs. Ernest Won Kleeck, Jr.;
Mrs. Paul Miller and Herbert Mcguire
Matthews.
Mr.. Dale w. Maher, United States
consul at Havre. France. will sail Satur-
day on the S. S. President Harding OF
the United States Lines for his post,
having been in this country on leave.
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Rev. DIR. Nevis Received
Yeaterday in New College Hall

The Rev. DR.. w. Coleman Nevis,
s. J.. president of Georgetown Univer-
sity. was host at a reception yesterday
afternoon in honor of the ofhcial open
ing of Copley Hall, the beautiful new
dormitory on the college campus.
About 800 friends of the institution, in
Guiding a number of diplomats and their
wives, as well as local alumni, attended
the reception, which was held In the
senior lounging room. spacious hall,
where the windows and walls are deco
rated with plaques duplicating the ex-
terror carvings on the building. These
tell the early Colonial Maryland his
tory of Georgetown and preserve the
names of honored faculty members and
alumni
DIR. Nevis was assisted in receiving
the guests by Mrs. John Foote, Mrs
william Neal Cogan, Mrs. William F.
Notz, Mrs James Brown Scott and Mrs.
Thomas H. Healy, wives of lay deans OF
the university. who presided at the tea
tables During the reception, college
seniors in caps and gowns showed the
visitors through the new building and
the chapel and crypt, which are distinc-
tive features of it.
Among the diplomatic guests were
the Ambassador of France and Nine
Claudel, the Japanese Ambassador and
kAAAA0ooSoAOA
Senior Don Manuel de Freyre; the Am
bassador of Germany, Herr Won Pritt-
witz und Saffron; the Minister of the
Union of South Africa, Mr.. Eric Hen
dirk Louw. the Minister of Denmark
Mr. Wadsted; the Minister Of Austria
Mr.. Edgar L. G. Prochnik; the coun-
selor of the Italian Embassy, Conte
Alberto Marchetti; the first secretary
Of the Mexican embassy, Senior DR.. Don
Pablo Campos-Ortiz; the Minister OF
the Irish Free State, Mr.. Michael Mac
White; the Minister of Hungary and
Countess Szechenyi, the Minister Of
Sweden, Mr.. W. Bostrom: the Minister
Of Venezuela and Sonora Dona Maria
Teresa de Arcaya, the Minister OF
Greece, Mr.. Charalmabos Simopoulos
the Minister of Finland, Mr.. L. Astrom
the charge d'afiaires of Belgium, Wis
count de Lansheere; the Minister OF
Nicaragua, Senior DIR. Don Juan B
Sacasa; the counselor of the German
embassy and Frau Kiep. and others
DR.. Luther H. Reichelderfer. District
Commissioner, and Mrs. Reichelderfel
also were among the guests. Others
included DR.. Cloyd Heck Marvin, presi-
dent of George Washington University
and Mrs. Marvin, Representative and
Mrs Charles B. Mooney, Representative
and Mrs. Sol Bloom, DIR. Leo S. Rowe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17

Mr.. Dale w. Maher, United States
consul at Havre France, will sail Satur-
day on the S. S. President Harding OF
the United States Lines for his post,
having been in this country on leave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-02-17

director general of the Pan-Americap
Union: Dr.. James Brown Scott of the
School of Foreign Service; Senator and
Mrs. Henry F. Ashurst of Arizona, Sen
ator and Mrs Felix Hebert of Rhode
Island, DR.. and Mrs. Percival Hall,
Baron and Baroness Won Below, Mr.. Q.
H. Perry johnson and many alumni
and faculty members.
Mrs. James j. OHara Of this city
will sail tomorrow for Bermuda, &C
companied by Mrs. Stanley M RUM
baugh and her father, Mr.. Colgate OF
New York.
Mrs. Freeman Matthews enter
tanned at luncheon today. Included in
the company were Mrs. Iredell W. 1gle-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
ACTOR AND THIRD WIFE
AMICABLY SEPARATE
Kenneth X. Harlin Of Film World
and Former Doris Booth
Agree to Disagree.
By the Associated Press.


HOLLYWOOD, Calf, January T.
Kenneth X. Harlan, motion picture
actor, has confirmed q report he and
his third wife, the former Doris Hilda
Booth, Somerville, Mass, society girl
have separated.
There is absolutely nothing Sensa-
tional about our parting" Harlan said
Monday. We just could not get along.
We separated on the best of terms and
wished her all the luck in the world.
We have not discussed the matter of a
divorce nor have we talked Of recon-
citation. The future will decide those
things"
The couple was married last May,
after Harlan had been divorced by his
second wife, Marie Provost, film actress
Harlan's frst wife, Mrs. Florence c.
Harlan, an actress, obtained her
divorce in New York several years ago
When the present Mrs. Harlan left
here three weeks ago she said she was
going to Somerville to visit her mother
Since then, however, reports from New
York indicated she launched a career
on the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07

street, with large delegations of Opt
nlists from the Baltimore and Richmond
clubs attending and about 100 local
optimists acting as hosts.
Wash B. williams, president of the
local club, is chairman of the enter
tainment committee. He announced
today the teams of Matt Horne and
George O'Connor and Bill Raymond
and Fred East have been engaged as
entertainers In addition to Edward
Steffe, second choice in the recent
Atwater Kent Foundation radio audi
ton here.
Ravee Norris, president of the newly
formed Richmond Club, and Cal Hub
bard, president of the Baltimore Opti-
mists, with their wives, viii head the
visiting delegations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
meeting last night at Hampshire Car

meeting last night &C Hampshire Gar
dens.
While the group took no immediate
action, the question was discussed for
an hour with almost unanimous ap-
prevail.
Because OF q recent series Of serious
accidents on Fifth street the group
talked Of plans to make this principal
link with the downtown section an
arterial street. Action on this. was
postponed until the next meeting at
the Truesdale School in February, by
which time the association hopes to
have consensus Of opinion of residents
Of the street. Then, it was said, the
proposal will be placed before the Com
miSsioners and officials Of the Traffic
Bureau.
A drive for increased membership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
PLAN "HUNGER MARCH"

SACRAMENTO, Calf, January z Up.
nounced yesterday 10000 jonless persons
would be recruited from California cit
les for hunger march" 70 Sacramento
tomorrow.
Ed Harris Of San Francisco and
Michael Daniels, Communist organizer,
said the marchers would petition Gov.
James Roiph for relief
The leaders asserted about 1000
unemployed would be recruited later to
march to Washington and present their
requests 70 President Hoover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07

and better attendance Of membsrs viii
be launched soon by the association,
according to plans outlined last night
The association win give 9 card party
in April ~ U 3fSt4&LF
E. r. Neagle presided at the meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
VETERAN DETECTIVE DEAD

Claude Ne Tankers1ey Expires at
Lynchburg Hospital.
Special Dispatch to The star. fs
LYNCHBURG, Va, january H.
Claude N. Tankersley, SO years Of age.
captain OF the detective bureau Of the
Police Department here, died Monday
at Lynchburg Hospital after about four
days illness of pneumonia. - ~
He had been q member Of the Police
Department since 1903 and q plain
clothes man since 1915. He was O ma
tive OF Bedford County and member Of
Centenary Methodist Church,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
Capital Girls
Lucky Day

THREE candlesl And each one
l. represents year of joyous liv-
ing. Little Jean Eta Davidson, OF
8f5 Eye St, S. E, Washington, is a
typical Fig Syrup baby Here is what
her mother says:
My sister praised California Fig
Syrup very highly, so when Jean
began having colds | got some for
her. 1t opened her bowels quickly,
made her rest easily at night.
u have used Fig Syrup With Jean
Cor three years fSF sNsry upset. 1t
Gas KEEP her strong and vigorous.
For fifty years, wise mothers have
been secure in the knowledge that a
child's headachy. bilious, feverish or
1retful spells can be quickly and safe
1y overcome by California Zig Syrup.
physicians recommend its soothing
aid to keep the bowels clear in colds,
or children's ailments; OF whenever
bad breath, coated tongue, or list
lessness warn Of constipation.
California Fig Syrup helps tone
and strengthen weak bowels-assists
in building-up and energizing weak
children. The genuine always bears
the name California. All drugstores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
OPTIMISTS TO HOLD
ANNUAL DINNER
Clubs Winter Function Will Be
Tomorrow Night, With Many
From Out Of City Present.

The annual winter dinner dance of
the washington Optinist Club viii be
held tomorrow night In the BAN room
OF Meridian Mansions, 240O Sixteenth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-07
BILLBOARDS OPPOSED
BY CITIZENS GROUP
Columbia Park Association Dis.
cusses Campaign, but Delays
Definite Action.

The drive against billboards on the
avenues of trafdc into washington Of
the American Civic Association was
favorably discussed by members Of the
Columbia Park Citizens Association
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
BUREAU SCIENTISTS
AID MURDER PROBE
Invisible Initials on Coat Of.
Man Found in Bay Are
Made Clear.

clue was developed yesterday q.
the Burezu OF Standards which may
lead to the Identification of sup
posedly murdered man whose body was
found floating in Chesapeake Bay.
miles off Point Lookout. September II.
The body was buried near the point,
after coroners jury had found a
verdict of death by foul play, and ex-
humed Tuesday by order Of States
Attorney John r. r. Briscoe.
Through the use OF an ultra violet
light. scientists at the Bureau OF Stand
ards were enabled to read t,sc initials
H. E. S." which had neen mixed on
lapel in the mans clothes and all
but eradicated by long exposure to salt
water.
The marking was invisible TO the
naked eye or the most powerful micro
scope.
When found by Capt. w. H. Brock
Of the tug Cyclops the body had partly
emerged from casing of sheet lead
and bore evidence of violence. II was
hoped to effect Identification either
through the mans eyeglasses. a watch
bearing the single initial IS" or
through tailor's marking on his clothes
The new clue, developed by Kasson
s. Gibson of the bureau will be used in
connection with New York custom
tailor's lapel in the mans coat as
possible means OF Identification A
chart Of the inland water route such
as yachtsmen use, was also found on
the body.
Authorities believe the man was muir
Tered and his weighted body tossed over
board from passing yacht
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
LAFFOON LEADING
IN KENTUCKY RACE
Newspaper Supporting Mayor
Harrison Sees $50, 900 Ma
jority for Jurist."
By The Assoelat.a Pres.

By the Associated Press.
LOUISVILLE. KY. November s.
Circuit Judge Ruby IAroon, 62-year-
old jacksonville Democrat. appeared
today almost certain to win the
0ovcrnorship of Kentucky from his
Republican opponent, william b. Har-
rison. 42-year old mayor Of Louisville
Returns from ] COG Of the 4,i7s
precincts, including 10T Of the 40
Kentucky counties, with 50 complete,
gave the veteran jurist a majority Of
46.1O6. The totals were: Laffoon,
1875, 4e7, and Harrison. l36.361.
Laffoon led in all congressional dis
tricts except three which are normally
republican--the fifth, tenth and eleventh
Harrison had a majority Of 1888 ON
returns from 37l of the 1911 precincts
In these three districts, but the final
count was not expected to be enough
to overthrow the normal Democratic
majorities in the other eight districts
10000 Ma ority Seen.
The Louisville Courier journal. which
supported Harrison. said today,
80 900 Laffoon majority Is seen"
Democratic State headquarters jubi-
lantly predicted a $4,000 majority, while
Republican headquarters contended
Harrison would yet win. Democratic
leaders declared the balloting had
answered Laffoon's appeal to repudiate
the administration OF President Hoover
and Kentucky'S Governor, as well as TO
support LAffoon's State platform.
Highway Fight Involved.
A bitter fight over the State High
way Commission also was involved.
The Democrats were assured OF their
usual large ma icrity in the State Sen
ate, 20 OF whose SO members were up
for election. The House trend was to-
ward the usual workable Democratic
majority, and LsfToon appeared to be
carrying his entire ticket OF Statewide
officers with him.
Four years ago Kentucky elected
Fiem D. Sampson, Republican, as Gov
ernor. but all Other Statewide officers
elected were Democrats.
Proposals to call q convention to re-
wise or amend the State constitution
and TO permit school districts In cities
Of the first Ave classes to increase their
indebtedness limit appeared TO have
been badly beaten.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-05
RAILROAD LABOR
PLANS LEGISLATION
Program Seeking Change in
Working Conditions to Be
Given to Congress.

While they awaited word from
group of executives to whom their Sug-
gestion for Joint conference on wages
and unemployment had been referred,
the heads OF organized railroad labor
continued here today to study their
various problems, and devise a legis-
lative slate or working conditions for
presentation at the forthcoming session
of Congress.
The main session, that Of the Railway
Labor Executives Association, COM
posed of the heads of 81 unions. was
suspended this morning while repre-
sentatives of the transportation BROTH
erhoodS met to discuss unemployment
in their own ranks, and ways of coping
with the situation.
Voluntary Aid Favored.
Some of the labor leaders, it Is said
favor more general application of the
plan now followed in some cases, where
by those men who are regularly en-
ployed voluntarily share their work,
which is governed by seniority, with
others who have been reduced to the
status of extra men by falling traffic.
The labor men are confident that the
proposal for conference with the ex-
ecutives will bear fruit. 1t is now under
consideration by three railroad heads
l.. F. 1oree, chairman of the Eastern
Presidents Conference; W. r. Cole,
chairman of the Southwestern Presi-
dents Conference, and j. w Higgins,
chairman of the Western Executives
Association, to whom it was referred
by r. S. Ashton, chairman of the
Association of Railway Executives.
d. B. Robertson, chairman of the
labor meeting, said if these three men
Jointly would meet with the union
! leaders, it would be satisfactory.
Conference Previously Denied.
Some months ago. when the labor
| leaders sought joint conference 1t
was denied
Robertson announced last night that
the unions would seek amendment to
/ the hours of service law under which
l2-hour limit would be placed on the
! continuous time for which trainman
may be kept at work and a 6-hour
limit for dispatchers. Now the maxi
mum is Is hours and hours, respect
| lively
| Robertson said that the more COM
/ pick factors now entering into the
! operation of trains made a move of this
sort necessary in the interest of safety.
II would also aid unemployment to
| some extent, he said