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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
NEW HAVEN BOY HOUSED GUESTS
 IN HOTEL FIRE

New Haven, Conn. April 13- tUP) A l5-year old boy was credited to-day with arousing 25 guests of the Hotel Avon and leading them to safety as fire swept the hostelry late yesterday doing damage esti- mated at $4O.000. Frank Polio dis covered smoke billowing from the roof and summoned fire apparatus. Returning to the building he ran through the corridors spreading the sonal belonginga
 Spectators were endangered whes the force Of the water lines hurled huge pieces of roofing and cornices to the street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
Family Home Burned Down So They Moved Into Church
 And Barred Congregation

faced a crisis yesterday when 50 church members, with their pastor, the Rev Philip Bohi, of Antioch, descended upon the building in a determined effort to rout the family long enough at least to hold ser vices.
 More than 250 curious persons, in cluding reporters and photogra- phers, accompanied the churchmen
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13

Hickory Corners, Ill. April 1S- (UP)-A well-developed case of humps and possessions nine points of the law guaranteed security to- day to the Spierling family of three. who moved into the Methodist church here when their home down last winter.
 Spierling, who claims he has the right to live in the 40-year old church because it is on his land,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
FRANCE TO HONOR ABBE

Cherbourgh, France, April 13-(UP)-PIans are uil- der way for the erection of monument here to Abbe de Saint Perre of the first to suggest the idea from which the League of Nations sprung. The Abbes chief work "Projet de Pax Perpetuele is considered one of the earliest suggestions for world league of na- tons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
Late Bulletins
KAIsER'S ENVELO OPE FOR SALE

Berlin, April 1s-(uP)-Kaiser Wilhelm | was known frugal man. In one of his economy campaisn; he ordered that all envelopes which he received should be saved and if possible be used again One of these which bears in the kasers handwriting the words: offered for sale by it's who is quidating hs ef- fects
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
BRITISH FAVOR LITHUANIA,
KOvnO, Ap

Kovno April 13(U )-Englandi is taking the leading place as consumer of Lithuanian goods which Germany formerly held according to Belgium and France, oo absorbing increasing share of the products become an important consumer of Lithuanian butter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
MAILMEN ARE GOOD DODGERS

Boston, April 13-(UP)-During fve-year period 500 letter carriers injured from various causes while ait work but only three were struck by automobiles while crossing streets Postmaster William E. Hurley of Boston reported to the Massachusetts Safety council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
NIAGARA FALLS SINGS BASS

Niagara Falls, N Y. April 13-lUP)-Nlagara Falls has deep voice, according to Dr William White acoqs- tica expert from Chicago after experiments here pr White announced that even the of Londons tranc was higher pitched than Niagaras grumbe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
CAT LIKES ITS DAILY DIP

Worcester Mass, April 13-lUPJ-Most cats nave keen aversion for water but the mascot of the Lake Quinsigamond police station is ordinary cat He in- ssts on dip in the lake every day that the weather IS right Policemen also boast that dogs afraid of their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13

Those in-betwccn meals that chill drcn have and whiri, often tend tO spoil the capacities for the regular time. can be easily rcnletlied with a cool. sparkling glass of WOrdcn's Safe Mus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
HUBBY CHARGES SPITE MARRIAGE

Memphis, April 13-(UP(-Chargng hls Wife sad she "marred him just for spite," w. F. Hughes filed suit for divorce here recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 13.-(UPl-Tbe treasury net balance on April 10 was $444,38S, ,00S.40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-13
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Fair and Warmer Tonight
 and On Tuesday
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
MANY THANKS


The Noga1es International ack-
nowledges receipt, with thanks, Of
g. stem containing several grape
fruit presented us by Mrs. Roy
Hicks of the Autoaide Service Sta
ton. It was brought to Nogales
from the Salt River Valley by Mrs.
Hicks upon her return from Phoe-
nix Saturday and is a fine example
of what is being grown at the CT
trus grove of Mrs Hicks grand
mother just under Squaw Peak near
the new Hotel Biltmore north Of
Phoenix. It is the second year that
the grove has borne fruit.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
TO TUCSON

Walter Noon, son of Mrs. E. E.
Noon, left for Tucson Sunday to
resume his studies at the U. of A.
after spending several days here
during the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Buster Sorrells were
here Monday from their guest ranch
north of the city.
j. j. Harris and family changed
their place of residence Monday
from Oak street to the Ted Carter
home on Alemeda street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Zimmerman
were here Saturday from Patagonia.
Last Sunday Mrs. E. Mays who
lives on First Street threw bunch
of old papers into the stove. The
papers contained some dynamite
caps that exploded and painfully
injured Mrs. Mays and her little
daughter Lucille.
Mrs. Mays and daughter were
treated at The First Aid Hospital.
Manuel Lial from Magdalena,
Sonora is under treatment for cata-
ract at The First Aid Hospital.
TO PATAGONIA
DR.. A. l.. Gustetter motored to
Patagonia Tuesday on business.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
TO BIsBEE

Ray Mitchell returned to Bisbee
the latter part of the week after
spending Thanksgiving Day with
his mother, Mrs. M Mitchell and
sister, Eva.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
FROM PROENIX

Timothy Acuna, pressman from
Phoenix, was in town over the week
end and left for Bisbee to visit le-
latives.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
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N3|lzz!lg!Y|
FROM TOMBSTONE

Mrs. Judd Holgate accompanied
by John HOOD, were in NogaleS from
Tombstone Tuesday afternoon Wis
iting friends and attending to bust
ness matters.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
FROM ELGIN

Ralph Cliney of Elgin was week
end visitor in NOgaleS.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02

County Assessor Harry v. Far
rior is spending few days in Yu-
ma.
Otto Holstein left Friday for
Guaymas, after spending few days
here. He is professor extraordinary
of geography, faculty of philosophy
and letters of the National Univer-
sity of Mexico City. He came here
from Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Burns and
Mr.. and Mrs Charles L. Hardy and
Tom Turner were among Nogalians
attending the 40 & 8" initiation
at Bisbee Saturday night.
Beginning Dec. l and until the
end of the vegetable shipping sea-
son, the office hours of the Postal
Telegraph company will be from
7 A. M. to II P. M. week days and
from 8 A. M. to IL Noon and P.
M to 10 p NJ Sundays.
Nogales international. [volume] (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979, 1931-12-02
TO PATAGONIA

Dr. A. l.. Gustetter motored to
Patagonia Tuesday on business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Isabelle Tells Story Of Attack During Two
 Hour Recital On Stand

James told me to take off my coat and hat and overshoes which he put near the radiator. Isabelle said, ''He told me to put my pocket book in his overcoat where it would be safe. No, I never saw the purse again.
 "James and MT Torkomian went into the private office and started to do something. James came out with a glass of beer and placed it on the radio near the chair on which I was sitting. He returned to the | private room. There was a gallon jug on a chair and they put some thing into it. James smelled it and then made a wry face. The ra- dio was playing. James came over and sat near me and told me to tell Mir Torkomian that I was his girl friend for the last three years. The swered it and said he would call back in Is or 20 minutes. He men, toned name like 'Tucky' or | 'Ducky'.
 | James said he was going to give me drink of vichy water and that I was to drink toast to the Baron in honor of my new position. stepped into the private room and took the glass from James. | When he said Bottoms up I was to drain the glass. did. James drank beer. Torkomian did not drink. The liquid burned my lips. James looking at me made a funny l face. He asked me if it burned. said it did. It burned my lips. James gave me glass of water but it did not stop the burning. It was very bitter tasting and the liquid was colorless. I started to feel heavy-sleepy. I wanted to get up from the chair but James put his hand on my shoulder and told me to remain seated for awhile. Things started to get black, then blacker- I did not remember anything more.
 Isabelle then told of waking up in a roadster in which were two other young men and Sullivan who told her she got the position. She
 said she 1apsed back into uncon-
 sciousness and did not remember
 anything again until she awoke in
 a seemingly strange bed saying she
 was cold. Covers were placed
 around her and she went back into
 inconsistencies. She remembered
 hazily, of again waking during the
 night but did not again regain con- morning. A man was shaking her
 shoulder, she said. She identified Distefano. He was attired in his ; underclothing, she said. She sai6 !, she was partly dressed. He told her to get out because his father worked nights and would be home ] at any time, she said.
 She said Distefano gave her ; . token and instructed her how tt reach the trolley line. She said h. . told her she was to meet Sullivan il front of Hodson's. She went tt Hodson's but Sullivan did not ap pear. She went to the home of ; girl friend named Luchinsky ant ? went to sleep until noon time. Thei : she said she called her sister ant went to her sisters home. Sh, , told her sister of what happened ant then went to sleep again because sh , said she was still hay. She awok' l, about supper time, ate and late
 went to the mission at St Franci church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
OUT DROPS ON ISABELLE GIRL TELLS STORY

him. Della Bella said he drove the car up Pleasant street in front of Distefano's home. Sullivan got
 out and carried the girl up the stairs Della Bella said he fol- lowed. He said Sullivan carried the girl into the bed room and re-
 mafned about 10 or Is minutes.
 When Sullivan came out, Della Bella said, his clothing was disarranged and he washed his hands. He said
 allowed to sleep for a couple of
 hours.
 Della Bella Docs Nothing.
 Attorney A. Henry weisman, ap-
 bearing for Sullivan, asked Della
 Bella the nature of his employment.
 The witness said he was mot doing
 anything" Attorney Weisman asked
 witness replied nothing. The next
 question was. Aren't you a boot
 legger?' Della Bella answered
 "Yes-but that's no living" Attorney Weisman sought to bring out Della Bella's alleged arrest on
 bootlegging charges, but Judge Bald win excluded the questions. Isabelle remained unshaken in the story she gave of her experiences yesterday. Several times during the
 grilling cross examination she wept and answered in quivering voice as though fighting back the tears. Attorney Bauby's Surprise A dramatic moment arose when Attorney Frederic c. Bauby, counsel for Tokomian, asked the court for permission to see the transcript of the city court evidence. Judge Baldwin said he had no authority to direct the states attorney to turn over the transcript. States Attorney Lewis asked the purpose of MT. Bauby in requesting the transcript. MT. Bauby replied that he wanted to attack the credibility of the witness. Isabelle was then on the stand.
 Throwing the copy across the coun-
 sel table, MT. Lewis said. Well. if
 that is the purpose, alright, you may
 have it.
 Gagcr Cross Examines Attorney w. w. Gager, appearing for Distefano, conducted the most poignant cross examination when he interrogated Isabelle concerning the unconscious spells she experienced after taking the drinks. In answer to his questions, Isabelle said she was quite certain that her moments | of consciousness came in the order | she gave yesterday. These were when ] she awoke in the car, when she awoke in bed, feeling cold and hav- i ing the covers placed tighter around l her and when she was awakened in ! the morning at o'clock in the strange bed room.
 l She admitted that she could have l been crimina1ly attacked before she
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testimony which will tend to in- cr1minate Disfefano. more seriously than at first supposed. The testi- mony will be based on evidence of doctors called into the case by the state.
 The testimony of the two druggists was the highlight of this mornings testimony.
 Judge Alfred c. Baldwin who is hearing the case, was particularly inquisitive concerning the effects Of the drug. He asked the witness, Grosch. what the sensation would be to a person touching the liquid to the mouth if the drug were dis solved in it. The witness replied that it would be burning sensation about the lips and it would taste bitter.
 Isabelle said in her story on the stand yesterday that after she took the glass of what she thought was vischy water, she experienced the burning sensation about the lips ana the taste was bitter.
 Judge Baldwin also asked the drug gis., who said he was graduate Of the Albany College of Pharmacy ana registered pharmacist, what the average dose was, and the witness replied about eight grains.
 Knockout Drops.
 States Attorney Lewis asked the druggist if this chloral hydrate was not commonly known as "knockout drops.'' The witness replied in the affirmative. MT Lewis also asked MT Brick the same question and MT Brick also answered in the affirma- tive.
 Della Bella said he was playing pool in the Exchange Billiard parlor on Wednesday evening, March 4, when Tommy Barrett, with the nick name, .Tucky," came in and went into a phone booth. When ''Tucky' came out, Della Bella said. the former stated that he had received phone call from "Sully" who want ed Della Bella to pick him up at Hilton's on his way home. Della Bella said he got his Chevrolet coupe and with Barrett picked up Sullivan and the girl about 7:55 in front of Hilton's. He said Sullivan got in the car first and pulled the girl on to his lap.
 The witness said he drove the car up to Baldwin street, past Sul- livan's home and that Sullivan asked him to call Eddie Distefano. He said Eddie came and Sully asked him about using the house to let the girl rest for a while. He said Eddie agreed and said to follow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Miss Daisy Lord
 Spoke at Hartford
(Continued from Page 1)

The others included several repre- sentatives and senators, teachers from more than a dozen towns and cities in the state and three state teachers organizations. Representa- tives Daniel J. Mahaney and John D. Thoms and Senators Lewis s. Reed and Joseph Lawlor of Waterbury registered in favor of the setting up of the appropriation so that the teachers can receive increased pen- sions.
 Proponents of the plan asserted that but one increase in the min imum allowance has been voted since 1917, when the fund was first start ed, and that that increase involved but $50. Teachers wages and liv- ing costs have practically doubled in that time, it was explained, with the result that many of the teachers now retired are receiving from the state less than $7 week while all Welfare agencies place the minimum amount necessary to maintain one person at $9 a week. No opposi- tion was voiced to the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Governor Roosevelt
 Favored The Repeal
 Of 18th Amendment

to the Cuvil.ier bill, the governor approached closer to an open declar- ation on prohibition than at any time since he advocated repeal last summer. The legislature in passing numerous measures for repeal, re- ferendums and constitutional con- vcntions by states and nationally. demonstrates that they believe an overwhelming influence exists in this state for immediate action to change the 18th amendment, the governor stated.
 q believe" he added, "that this sentiment tends to: First, to elimin- ate detrimental source of the great CT part of modern organized crime, and, secondly, to promote greater temperance. Citing the legislatures constitutional prerogative to peti- ton congress on any subject, the governor explained that to veto the Cuvillier pill would be to interject executive interference into a legis- lative function. Above all, he said.
 his approval was in agreement with
 the legislative demand to transmit ta the seat or the federal govern caent the prevailing sentiment in my state that something be done at once with the 18th amendment"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
NORTHWEST HAS | BEEN DELUCED l BY RAIN FALLS
All Cities Are Joining in Rescue Work - Hun= dreds Have Been Mae rOOned By Storm

Portland. Ore, April 1-(UP)- Cities in the Pacafic northwest, de- luged by one of the worst rain storms on record, joined to-day in rescue and relief work for hundreds marooned or driven from their homes by the rising waters. At least one man was killed, homes were washed away, streets were flooded and train and sta:, service brought to a standstill at many points.
 The most urgent rescue work centered at Walla Walla, Wash, where many residents were ma- rooned downtown by flood waters. Many spent the night in office build ings. Portland had 2H inches of rain in the 24-hour period ending
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
American Consul Saw Coney Island
 of the Sahara

Marrakech, Morocco. April l.
 UP)-American Ambassador to Paris Walter E. Edge and his party touring North Africa came to the "Coney Island" of the Sahara to- day.
 A three ring circus goes on night and day in the great open square of Marrakech, the Place Djema. Fna, before the turquoise tower of the Koutubia, where white-robed crowds of desert and mountain Moors spend the earnings of their focks in the greatest playground on the fringes of the Sahara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

was in the car. The other cross ex- animation was regarding the descrip- ton of Torkomian's office, her po- sitions in the office, and taking the drinks, and of the persons outside of Sullivan and Torkomian who came into the office. She said man car- rying jug wrapped in paper bag came in and gave it to Torkomian exchange. She said Torkomian gave the man, whom she does not know, some money and brough the paper covered jug into his private room. She said there was something put into this jug, but she did not know what it was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
BY THOMAS c. FORD

United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnt)
 Albany, N. Y., April 1-(U. Po- Governor Roosevelt. with the dem- ocratic presidential nomination on the horizon, to-day stood commit ted to the principle of petitioning congress fer speedy repeal of the 18th amendment. In signing the Cuvillier bill yesterday the govern nor expressed his agreement with this form of expression of opinion by the people of New York state. all though he questioned the legality of the bills form. The effect of his ac- ton was regarded as having far flung significance in relation to his possible nomination for the presi- dency next year.
 In petitioning for a national con- stitutional convention, for the only and specific purpose of acting on the 18th amendment, the legislature asked congress the impossible, he stated. Such d convention, he con- tended, could not be limited in its consideration except by its own de- termination This was an argument used against the Cuvillier bill in the legislature by the drys. Referring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

13 to 10 triumph over Northwest ern.
 A committee of coaches and fac ulty members left South Bend yes- terday for Kansas City to accom- pany Rockne's body home.
 The several thousand students who had not already left for the holidays remained to-day, praying or gathering in small groups to talk Of this unbelievable thing" that had happened to them
 Student clubs met to pass reso- lutions praising their famous coach and the work he had done for their school. Arrangements were made for a guard of honor to stand over the casket while 1t is in state.
 The university newspaper, The Scholastic, issued a special edition, telling of Rockne's death and prais- ing him.
 Thousands of messages of con- dolence poured into the offices of university officials by telegraph and telephone.
 Unbelievable" was the word used most often in the messages, for such was the way the athletic world ac- cepted the news of the sudden death of a man whose name had come to stand for football itself
 There was no talk of successor. The comment all was of Rockne himself.
 Former Notre Dame stars who learned their football under Rock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
WRITING VANISHES FROM
 CHECK ISSUED BY COUPLE

Upper Darby, Pa (UP) - Tiff Mrs J. W. Nelson, Bywood, ever accepts another check from strangers, she will insist that she supply the ink with which it is written.
 A well-dressed couple called at her home in response to an adver- tisement offering a fur coat for agreed on and the couple departed, leaving her a check.
 A few hours later, she discovered every vestige of writing had van ished from the check. except the number, APO. She can't even recall the name given by the strangers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
Burglars Entered Store By Climbing
 Down Long Rope

Chelsea, Mass, April 1.-(UP)- Burglars who broke into a Broad way chain store by lowering a rope through skylight secured $45e, it was discovered early to-day.
 Paul Murphy, manager of the store, said the money had been con- cealed in five secret hiding places about the store. The thieves found four but missed the fifth which contained $28. They also stole 25 cartons of cigarettes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
NOtre Dame in
 Tears To-day
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 ped the community to-day as arrival Of the coach's body for burial was awaited.
 All students who had not left for the Easter holidays attended a re- quiem high mass which the Rev Charles I. O'Donnell. c. s. C.. pres ilent of the university, said to-day. Examinations which were to have been held this morning were post roned. There will be no classes un- til next Wednesday,
 Funeral arrangements were de- layed bending arrival of the widow, Mrs Bonnie Rockne and two chill dren from Florida. Two other chill dren, who attend school in Kansas City, were with their fathers body. It was considered likely services will be held next Monday at Sacred Heart church. where Rockne was baptized a Catholic in 1925 on day when his football team of that year won one of its greatest victories, a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01
NIRDLINCER WAS
 JEALOUS OF WIFE
 LETTERS REVEAL
Mother of Charlotte Nixon, Who Killed Him, Pre- sents Letters to the Court

Nice, France, April 1 = (UP) = Letters, some of them many months old. in which Mrs Charlotte Nixon Nirdlinger was alleged to have com plained of i'll treatment by her hus- band, were under examination here today by the magistrate handling the case of the former St. Louis beauty contest winner. who Is held for killing her husband.
 The letters were produced by Mrs James H. Nash of St. Louis. mother of the defendant.
 finger was becoming more jealous of his wife and that they were tenn peramentally incompatible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

day year, Christmas day.
 Business will be resumed on Sat- urday as usual, the banks will re- open as will other business offices, although many of the factories will not commence activity until Mon- day.
 The state chamber of commerce made 8 survey which showed that the stores in some cities will be open but for a half day. In some towns, the factories will not close and in others the offices will remain open. Nineteen towns were included in the survey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-01

Karachi, India, April 1.-(UP)- The All-India nationalist congress, which reaffirmed the leadership of the Mahatma Gandhi in the inde- pendence movement, terminated it's sessions at midnight after. congrat- ulatory speeches by, Vallabhai Patel. Mrs Sarojini Naildu, the noted poet, and others