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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
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the most trouble is the opening of the jack of hearts by East which North, the declarer, wins with the ace. Another round of hearts ise taken by the declarer, and a dia mOnd discarded from dummy. Still hoping for q heart break. the de- clarer leads the queen of hearts, East discarding the deuce of diamonds dummy the seven of diamonds, West follows with the eight of hearts. De- clarer's next lead is the four of clubs He refuses to finesse going up with the ace in dummy, returning the queen of clubs from dummy, and when West does not cover. he does not take any chances but trumpS with the six of hearts. He enters the dummy again by leading the eight of spades and winning with the king The six of clubs is returned from dummy. West covers with the king and declarer trumps with the seven of hearts.
 The declarer has set three good clubs in dummy, but before attempt ing to use them he must lead his last heart, the nine spot. discarding the three of spades from dummy, and forcing West to win with the ten of hearts Regardless of what West leads, he is helpless. If the spade is returned. tine declarer will win with the ace, enter the dummy with q diamond and discard his losing cards on the good clubs.
 By setting up a long suit in dunn my anl using an end play rather than take any tinesse, the declarer has made his contract of six hearts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Wanted to Revisit
 His Native Land
Strange Case of Thomas Nolan of Portsmouth, Va

Harry r. MarendaZ, head of the To- cal steamship agency here calls at tention to story appearing in Thurs days papers concerning an 82 year resident of the United States being barred from receiving passport. to visit his native land.
 The story related how William Thomas Nolan of Portsmouth, Va, came to the United States in 1848 and has spent the subsequent 82 years here. Even thought this long period of residence is in Nolan's favor, the state department could not give him a passport to visit Ire land, his native land. His papers showed he was less than q year old when he came here but that he did not become a citizen.
 The particular point in the story as mentioned by MT MarendaZ is contained in the paragraph wherein it Is stated that the bar to NOlan's visit to his birthplace was lifted through the efforts of the commits sioner general of immigration who decided to give Nolan re-entry permit as an alien entitled to tenn porary residence in this country
 MT Marendaz states that the com- missioner of immigration cannot clear the way for passage of the aged citizen until he receives pass- port from the British consulate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Town Clerks
 Are to Fight
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(Continued from Page 1) opposed or supported by the associa- tion.
 The meeting of the state associa- tiOn at this time Is of especial inn portance in view of the fact that there is expected to be filed with the legislature a bill changing the stat us of the local town clerks office. The proposed act would place her on d fiat salary basis and require that all fees collected revert back in to the city treasury.
 That the town clerks throughout the entire state will oppose such legislation, even though at this time might only apply to the Waterbury town clerk, was reported a week ago in the Democrat. During the week at Hartford many legislators have been heard to voice opposition 10 any such change.
 While Town Clerk Egan might be affected by such q bill at this time, the town clerks throughout the state feel that to take away her fees and fish q precedent which, if followed out in time by the other commun- ities ih Connecticut, would hurt them financially.
 Town clerks may have some matters to discuss or which they may wish to bring before the legislature at this session." states the notice sent out to all town clerks. "We should be prepared to see that no laws are passed inimical to our in- terests," the latter also declares.
 The meeting will open at 1 O. clock Monday afternoon at the Ho- tel Taft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

crop of apples raised in it's large watershed orchard of 10000 trees.
 Forestry operations upon water shed land are undertaken on the most scientific lines, since the mod ern methods of tree planting and cultivation produce far better quality of timber for lumber pur- poses than when trees are permitted to grow naturally. For instance. watershed trees are planted at in- tervals which scientific study has determined will prevent the growth of the larger branches until the trees have reached maximum height. d practice which avoids to a large extent the development of knots.
 Similar up-to-date methods are utilized in the cultivation of ever green shrubs and fruit bearing trees. Certain sections of the watersheds are set apart for nursery purposes where seeding pines are carefully nurtured to be transplanted later as lawn and landscape decorations. Fruit orchards require special care. since the trees and growing fruit must be constantly guarded against insect pests. All of this work is conducted to bring the utilities some financial return upon land where, because of sanitary reasons, no oth- CT pursuits can be permitted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
CHARLES ENRICCO
 DIES AT HOSPITAL
We'll Known Italian Resi- dent of Borough III
 Several Weeks
MANY SURVIVORS
(SnecIaI tO thc DemOcraO

Naugatuck, Conn, January "A - Charles Erricco of g High street died at St Mary's hospital last night after an illness of several weeks. MT Erricco was one of the best known and older of the Italian residents of the borough. He was one of the first Italians to settle here and had 8 wide acquaintance throughout the town.
 He was an employe of the Ruh- Der Regenerating Company for over 28 years and for several years was foreman there.
 He is survived by three sons. James and Joseph of Naugatuck and Dominic of Derby; six daughters, Lillian, Helen. Isabel, and GeDevieve of Naugatuck, Mrs Matilda DfPietro and Mrs Jessie Marchetella of Wa terbury: two brothers, Frank and Felix of Naugatuck; and two grand children.
 MT Erricco was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Italy. Fores- ters of America, and the Christoforo Columbo Society.
 The funeral will be held Monday morning. the time to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

Tuesday evening there will be an- other dance from II to o'clock.
 At Sachem hall there will be a tea dance Monday afternoon. d closed dance after the prom from until o'clock, and Tuesday even ing there will be a dance from 2 until o'clock.
 Franklin hall will entertain their guests with a closed dance Mon day evening after the prom from 2 until 5 o'clock with tea dance Tuesday afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock, ending with an open dance that evening from 10 to o'clock.
 Vernon hall will have closed dance after the prom Monday even- ing, from ? until o'clock, with q tea dance Tuesday. afternoon from 4 until z o'clock, and dance that evening from 10 to . o'clock.
 York hall will have a closed dance Monday evening following the prom, with an open dance Tuesday evening from 10 to D o'clock.
 At Colony club there will be two formal dances, a closed affair on Monday from 2 until and an in- vitation dance on Tuesday, from 19 until . o'clock A tea dance will also be held Tuesday.
 ClOister club plans a closed dance on Monday, after the prom, and an open dance on Tuesday, following a act dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

the twenty-five directors there are over 330 teachers engaged in this field in the large cities and towns of Connecticut
 Dr E. W. Butterfleld, state com missioner of education, superintend- ent of Hartford schools, Fred D. Wish, Jr, Percival C. Barnes of East Hartford; Robert C. Deming, state director of adult education and Con- gressman Augustin Lonergan will be the speakers.
 Officers of the council are Sarah r. Smith of Stamford, president, Thomas J. Condon of this city, vice. president, Alice Nolan of Stamford, secretary and Camilla Kendrick of Hartford, treasurer.
 New officers are to be elected at the business meeting which will take place at 12:3O o'clock. The name of the council is to be chang ed in order to conform to the new name of the present state depart ment of adult education.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
The Boys Club
 Emerald Juniors

The Boys Club Emerald Juniors held their weekly meeting Thursday evening at which time plans for a dance to be held in the new. recep- ton rooms were discussed. The dance will be George Washington dance and will be in charge of James Foley. Francis Costello. Will liam Gibbons, James German, John Rock, Peter Daly and Raymond Gib- bons.
 The Mohawks also held their week ly meeting Thursday. President James Harrison presided. Bread- boards, book-ends, tie racks, knife and fork boxes are being made by the members and will soon be put on exhibition.
 During the past week thirteen clubs held meetings Last night John White. popular story teller, amused thirty or more youthful club mem- bers with his amusing legends.
 The entire thirteen clubs are un- der the direction of Howard Worth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

Miss Loretta Burns of Cooke street has been in Pittsfield, Mass visiting Mir and Mrs Richard Cur tis. Mrs Curtis is the former Marguerite Jones of this city.
 MT and Mrs Dona Charpentier of the Meriden road have been visiting Mrs Farnum Aldrich of Thomaston. Among the many parties being given for Miss Constance Leake, daughter Of MT and Mrs Eugene w. Leake of Montslair, N. J., are a luncheon which Mrs Charles Smithers of Greenwich wil give on February 3 and a bridge which Miss Elizabeth Hanna of Montclair will give at her home on February 6. Miss Kathryn Beach of Montclair will give a dinner for members of the bridal party on February II and Mrs H. E. Schiere will entertain with d luncheon on February 12. Miss Leake will be married Febru- ary 12 to John de Forest Bucking- ham, son of MT and Mrs Charles Benedict Buckingham of Watertown.
 Mrs Patrick Hughes of Lounsbury street entertained at bridge and shower at her home recently in honor of Miss Mary Griffen of Or ange street who is to be married on January 2Sth to Daniel Foley of this city. Miss Griffen was presented with mahogany breakfast set. A chicken supper was served.
 Many local people will attend the parties to be given at Yale over the week end of the annual Junior prom Among the parties to be given are: On Monday evening preceding the prom there will be q dinner dance for the members of St Elmo and their guests from until o'clock. Tuesday afternoon there will be a tea dance from 4 until 6 o'clock. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
OBITUARY

CS.ARK-Mrs Lillian A. Clark, age 77 years, wife of Artison $. Clark. died fast night at her home. South street. Middlebury. She was the daughter of Albert and Sarah Kinney Chamberlain and for many years made her home in Middle bury. She was q member of the Middlebury Congregational church. She was highly admired and re- spected throughout the community in which she lived and her many friends will b. deeply grieved to learn of her death.
 Mrs Clark leaves besides her hus- band. three sons, Albert G. Clark of Middlebury, Avery A. Clark of Wyo- ming, Allen J. Clark of Middlebury; of Middlebury, Mrs Wesley F. Aver of Fort Schuyler. N. r., and Mrs Howard E. Bronson of Middlebury; one brother. Edson B. Chamberlain of Middlebury.
 The funeral services are to be held at her home with Rev John G. Skilton officiating at a time to be announced later. Burial will be in North cemetery. Middlebury. Friends are kindly asked to omit the send- ing of flowers.
 VOLLES-Mrs Annie M. Volles, age 47 years. wife of Rudolph Volles of 27 Easton avenue died last even ing at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. She was q native of England but for the past five years had been q resident of this city.
 Mrs Volles is survived by her hus- band; and two daughters. Rosalie and Audrey Volles.
 The body has been removed to the Bergin funeral home. 290 East Main street from where the funeral will be held. time and arrangements to be announced later.
 SULLIVAN Maria Helen Sulli- van. aged years. daughter of Tim othy and Mary Fitzgerald Sullivan died last evening at the home of her parents, 1912 East Main street after brief illness. Besides her parents she Is survived by one brother, Will liam Sullivan. Funeral will be an nounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

time and the police have been look ing for him. He is also wanted in Boston for violation of his parole. He was arrested in that city in 1922 and convicted of manslaughter.
 A two weeks continuance was granted in the case of Edward H. Healey. 24, of 254 Wood street. charged with illegal markers. As the young man is technically q coroner's prisoner no action will be taken on the violation of the motor vehicle law until finding has been rendered Healey was the driver of the car. which ran down and killed a school boy on the Cheshire road about three months ago,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Perillo's Case
 Continued a Week Bonds Kept at -Healey Also Granted Stay of
 Trial

Without reduction of bonds of $I0,000 the case of Patsy Perillo, 26, charged with assault with intent to kill was continued in police court today for one week. Perillo, who was brought back here on extradition papers from New York city, Is ac- cused of shooting one Louis Bian- cardi, 36, of 6S3 South Main street. The latter escaped with flesh wound when the bullet intended for his heart struck a pack of cards he was carrying in his breast pocket. Perillo escaped from the city at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Harry Garfield
 Was Entertained
 By Italy Officials

Rome, Jan 24.-(UP)-Harry A. Garfield. president of the Williams college, was given reception by the Academy of Science here yester- day. Minister of Education Balbino Giuliano, Senator Guglielmo Mar conf, and other Italian notables were present.
 Marconi said the academy was glad to receive & high representative of historical and political studies in the United States. Garfield. in re- ply, expressed his appreciation fo Italy's reconstructive efforts under Premier Benito MussOlini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
BEER DESTROYED
 AT POLICE STATION
Fifteen Half Barrels of Fine Stuff Turned Into the
 Sewer
 TAKEN IN RAID

Fifteen half-barrels of beer were destroyed at police headquarters yes- terday afternoon. The accompany ing odor reminded some of the "boys' of the familiar musty smell of the old fashioned bar rooms. The place reaked with 1t so noticeably that some of the prisoners during the night begged for just one little Chaser" of dalt brown tastes. As beverage the beer, which was poured into sewer was terrible.
 The fifteen kegs were seized in a recent raid upon a wild cat bottling plant conducted in a barn off Vine street. The alleged owned. Peter Vulgas. pleaded guilty in city court about two weeks ago and was fined $200 alk costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Dillon Litigation
 Opens January Term
SlO OOO Civil Action Will Be Heard Tuesday Morning By
 Judge and Jury

and was on his way nome. At point near the Woodtick road, the defend ant Diamond is alleged to have been operated his machine at a reckless rate of speed and in dangerous manner So as to strike the elderly man, knocking him to the ground. The mans death occurred next day.
 Attorney Thomas F. McGrath will appear for the plaintiff and Attorney William K. Lawlor will represent the defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
INFLUENZA HAS
 SPREAD IN EUROPE

London. Jan 24.--(UP) )-Influ- enza. at the epidemic stage in Great Britain and Europe. has reached the Far East. the Tokio correspondent of the Excnange Telegraph Co re- ported to-day.
 The epidemic in Tokio is causing 60 deaths daily. the correspondent reported. Authorities said that influenza now prevalent in Japan was in the most virulent form ex- pericnced in a decade.
 The rapid spread of the illness was attributed to unusual cold and dry ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
JUDGE THOMAS O'DONNELL GUEST OF EAGLES
 TOMORROW

Judge Thomas O'Donnell of Kan sas City, Mo, will be the guest of honor and principal speaker tomor- row afternoon at the class initiation of over fifty candidates for member. ship in the Waterbury Aerie or Eagles. A special program of en. tertainment is planned in honor or Judge O'Donnell and as reception for the new members. President Raymond s. Bergen will preside at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Crosby Hi-Y Club
 Farewell Party
Given in Honor of Stanton Foster, One of Its
 Members

The west lobby of the central Y. M. c. A. was the scene last night of a Crosby Hi-Y club farewell party rendered Stanton Foster. q club member, who leaves for Buffalo soon to take up his permanent resi- dence. Close to 20 couples attended.
 Mrs kenenth smith of New Ha- ven was the main speaker. She spoke on Boy and Girl Relation
 ship" in which she told of the place for young people in the community of to-day. Victor Hedberg. club ad- visor. also delivered d short address. Dancing followed until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
GREAT TUNNEL
 SPONSOR DEAD

London, Jan 24-UP)-Sir Will liam Bull one of the original spon- sors of the proposed channel tun- nel to connect England and France. died at Prone, Somerset. last night.
 Sir William collapsed while speak ing at public dinner. He was e years old and had been active in politics and various public enter prises for 20 years. Sir William was the senior member of the firm of Bull and Bull, solicitors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
. FATALITY ENTAILS SUITS
To Meet at
 Hartford To-day Thomas J. Condon to At- tend Session at Hotel
 Bond

The annual luncheon O. the Con- necticut Council of Americanization Teachers will take place this after noon at o'clock at the Hotel Bond in Hartford. This organization is made up of directors and teachers of classes n English for adult fore ign men and women. In addition t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Civil Actions
 Demand Damages
 Totaling $35, ,OOO
Mother Asks 10000 for Killing of Son and Like Amount for Personal Injuries Husband Sues for $lO,OOO and Another Son for S5,OOO

Elm City Filling Station. Inc. Albert A. Caplan. Abraham N. Alderman and Charles DiMeola. all of New Haven. According to the complaint the plaintiffs were passengers in a car owned by Domenic Mannocchio, and operated by one Michael Fusco, in Derby on August 23 last. The car was brought to 0 halt near the filling station of Tarantino's garage on Seymour avenue, when 1t was struck violently by large truck op- erated by the defendant, Charles Di Meolo and owned by the defendants.
 The case is returnable to the local superior court the first Tuesday in February
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

Four civil actions totaling $35.00O have been started in the local su- perior court as a result of an auto crash in Derby. Mrs Frances Man. nocchio, administratrix of the estate of her two year old son. Nicholas who died from fractured skull suf- Tered in the crash, asks S10.000 for her son. and $10,000 for injuries suf- fered herself. Her husband, Dom- enic asks s10,000 for injuries suf- fered and Anthony, another son seeks $5,000.
 Papers prepared in the case by Mascolo. Mcknight & Dauch show that the defendants are the Con- necticut Tire & Service Co. Inc. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24

The first case for the opening of the January civil side of the super
 the $1O,000 civil action of James J. Dillon, administrator of the estate of his uncle, James Dillon, against An thony Diamond. The case will be tried by Judge Frederick M. Peasley and jury which will report for eight weeks of jury service Tuesday morning.
 MT Dillon brings the action to re- cover for the death of his uncle who died from injuries suffered when struck by Diamonds car on the Meriden road. October 20, 1929. The complaint alleges Mir Dillon had alighted from Green Line trolley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
FLYER WILL REMAIN

Shanghai, jan 2t-(U. PD - G. W. Brophy, who was forced down at Chuchow by heavy fog while attempt ing Pacific airplane flight from Shanghai to Manila. probably will remain there until the weather clears 1t was believed to-day by his friends No word was received from Chuchow except that Brophy had landed safe IS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Subscriptions Received
 For Red Cross Fund

Mrs. Edith Ladd, director of the local Red Cross society, announced this morning that $347 had been re- ceived to-day through the mail for the Midwestern Drought Relief fund.- Wat1rbury's total to date Is $1,497. All cheeks should be made payable to the National American Red Cross society whose local headquarters are 35 Field street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
Half Million Trees
 Set On Watersheds
Connecticut Water Utilities Are Conducting Work of
 RefOrestatOn on Big Scale

During the year of 1880. water supply utilities in Connecticut made considerable progress in reforesting their watershed lands, total of approximately half million trees having been planted in the areas surrounding the reservoirs. The water utilities also harvested a large number of trees which were sold as lumber. Other watershed growths were removed and market ed as decorative shrubbery. while one utility, the Bridgeport Hydraulic company, marketed an abundant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
LOTS OF LIQUOR
 SOLD IN QUEBEC

Quebec, Jan 24-(UP)-Business depression did not affect the Quebec, Liquor commission last year, for the total sales for the year amounted to $27.539, ,966, according to the ninth annual report of the commissioner today.
 This compares with $27007,430 for the previous year. Last years figures are the highest in the nine year history of the commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
General Alarm Fire Struck Lynn
 This Morning

Lynn, Mass, Jan 24.-UP)-A general alarm fire in 40-room. four-story lodging house threatened Lynns business district to-day.
 The lodging house, scene of three general alarm fires in the past five years, burned furiously on the lower floors when firemen responded to the first alarm.
 As women and children made their way out of the building through smoke-filled corridors and rooms police and firemen rescued a dozen more who had been trapped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
General Edwards
 Has No Decided
 Change in Illness

Boston, Jan jor- General Clarence R. Edwards spent a fairly comfortable night and there is no decided change in his condi- tion," 1t was reported early to-day at Phillips House of Massachusetts General hospital where Edwards re- gently underwent an operation for an intestinal disorder.
 A bulletin issued last night by Drs Richard H. Miller, William H.. Robey, and David l. Cheever stated that Edwards temperature, pulse, and respirations were essentially normal"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
GENEVA Is SITE

Geneva, Jan 24-U. PO - The League of Nations council to-day de- signated Geneva as the site of the 1892 world disarmament conference, conditional upon accommodations for the delegates and press facili- ties being ample.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-24
CHANGED NOTICED.

Bombay, Kan 24-(UP)-An a2- parent change in the attitude of ln- dian merchants in Bambay towards the boycott of British goods today was interpreted as a favorable step in the reception of the proposals of the Indian round table conference.