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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
BRAND HAS WON BIG VICTORY BY
 HIS ELOQUENCE
Battered Down the Enemy Forces in F0rceful But We'll Moderated Speech

Paris, May 9-(U. PD-Aristide Briand's eloquence repulsed a bitter attack on his conciliatory foreign policy to-day and won an over- whelming parliamentary victory, which may, parodoxically, end the foreign minister's long career at the quai d'orsay. Briand, with the word peace 'on his lips, appeared certain of election to the presidency of France next week. The chamber of deputies heard him defend his foregin policy in a stirring reply to his political critics, and shortly af- ter midnight, voted confidence in the governments foreign policy, 430 to 52. A second vote, 470 to none, con- demned the Austro-German tariff union agreement as detrimental to a policy of international understand ing. The socialists abstained.
 "I have persisted in a policy of pacification of Europe" was the phrase which Briand hurled at his opponent who had attempted to at the tariff union. My policy has been approved by the successive gov ernments and has always been ap- proved by the chamber-by big ma jorities. "In this instance, as pre- viously, certain individuals have at- tempted to overthrow the govern ment and isplate me-"
 Briand. lbeping his speech mod erately keyed, reminded the cham Der that the customs union was only a ''tels ative' economic anschluss. The speech met with wild enthu- siasm except on the part of the ex- treme conservative deputies. It was considered a personal victory for the foreign minister and again strength ened his political position, removing any doubt that he can achieve the presidency if he will accept 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
ALBERT B. FALL CANNOT PAY THAT
 $lOO,OOO FINE
He Can't Serve His Term in
 Jail Either, or He Will
 Die-That Is Bedside Plea, a~

Three Rivers. N. M., May a. CUP)-There was note of hopeless finality in the voice of Albert B. Fall, former secretary of interior, to-day as he declared: q cannot possibly pay the fine" Once con- sidered wealthy, Fall has spent vir- tually all he had in fighting the charge that he accepted a bribe in the oil lease case. Even part of his insurance money has gone to pay at- torney fees, his family said. The ranch he lives on is no longer his.
 q can't be bled any more; I haven't the money" Fall said. He did not know whether he would take a pauper's oath or what ac- tion he would be forced to if the court insisted he had to pay the $10O,000 fine assessed him. He also has been sentenced to a year in the penitentiary, but his friends are seeking clemency for him on ac- count of his age and illness. "The doctors say I canont make another trip to Washington" was Falls re- ply to a question as to what would happen if the friends failed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
CHURCH PLAY HAS REAL TRAGEDY AT
 THE REHEARSAL
William in the Drama Shoots and Kills HerOine-Mys- tery Surrounds the Kill- ing

Quincy, III, May 9. (UP)-Robert Randall, the william in a church play, protested to-day to police that he "did not know the gun was loaded" when he pulled the trigger and shot to death Miss Mildred Hughes, 19, the heroine.
 Randall and Earl Weisenburger, owner of the pistol, were ordered held for an inquest after Randall killed Miss Hughes during rehearsal last night in the parlors of the Grace Methodist Episcopal church.
 Weisenburger also denied know ing the gun contained a real bullet.
 Fifteen young members of the church were practicing the play when the tragedy occurred. All were dressed in the costumes they were to wear when the play was present ed before an audience. Some giggled as Randall pointed the pistol at Miss Hughes, made melodramatic dis play of villiany. and pulled the trig- ger.
 The bullet went through Miss Hughes head and grazed the arm of Ralph Vincent. another of the amateur actors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
CAPTAIN ROBERT
 DOLLAR IS VERY
 NEAR DEATH DOOR
S5 Year Old Famous Ship
 Magnate Is Steadily Growing Much Weaker

San Rafael, Cal. May 9.-CUP)- Captain Robert Dollar fought vali- antly to-day to recover from a seri- ous illness. but physicians of the S5-year old Pacific coast shipping magnate reported he was growing gradually weaker. A bulletin issued late last night by Dr Hrafael S. Dufficy said Captain Dollar was resting comfortably with pulse of 120 and respiration at 34. His tenn perature earlier had dropped to 100.
 "He took a bad turn last night" Dr Dufficy said. His condition is serious. but not yet critical" A nurse described Captain Dollars condition as worse than at any time in the past year. He was stricken a year ago by an organic ailment and has several relapses. Members fo his family expressed concern be- cause of Captain Dollars advanced age. Melville Dollar of Vancouver. B. C., the captains third son. arrived ka ba At hia 3athex'a hedaides -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
TWO KILLERS ASK FOR DEATH
Mothers Day With All Its Memories To
 Be With Us Sunday

Herring first proposed the setting apart of a day dedicated to mother and to motherhood.
 The American War Mothers in 1929, conferred their highest honor on MT Herring by decorating him with the War Mothers medal at tached to the Victorian ribbon. A gold bar, part of the medal, has engraved on it the words "Father of Mothers Day.. He Is one of four persons, and the only civilian, who has been honored with this dis tinguished medal.
 The Record of congress credits him with the origination of the na- tionwide movement.
 The Waterbury aerie of Eagles will be interested to know that this evening Frank E. Herring will broadcast from Chicago at 6:45 p. m. He will speak on Mothers day. The time given is Chicago daylight time, which is one hour later than eastern daylight saving time.
 Tomorrow afternoon Walter S. McGowan of Watertown, grand chief ranger of the grand court of Connecticut, Foresters of America, will express that orders apprecia- tion of mother. He will broadcast from station WICC, Bridgeport, from 5:30 to 6 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
DELEGATES AND ALTERNATIVES ARE
 NAMED BY GREEN
Secretary of Chamber of Commerce Names Those Who Will Represent Wa= terbury at Session in Hartford

Frank J. Green, secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce, announced to day the names of the delegates and alternates who will represent the local branch at the 32d annual meeting of the Connec- ticut Chamber of Commerce. to be held in Hartford on next Tuesday. The session is to be held in the Hotel Band.
 The following directors of the local Chamber in addition to Con- gressman Edward w. Goss and Will liam J. Pape. will be delegates:
 c. J. Allen, Harry J. Beardsley, A. N. Colgrove, Leon H. French. David B. Meth, Forest G. Purinton, John c. Sherwood, Willis M. Tate. The alternates are as follows: D. F. Buckley, Charles H. Chapman. Harold G. Davis, Walter H. Deacon. J. H. Greer, Roland Hotchkiss. Carl Olsen, Ralph H. Paine. J. Francis
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
MISS MORROW TO MARRY MINISTER
 IS THE RUM0R
Eldest Daughter of Senator Said to Be Engaged to Pastor Near Her Home

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 New York, May 9-(UP)-The Daily News said to-day that Miss Elisabeth Morrow, eldest daughter of Senator Dwight w. Morrow of New Jersey, is secretly engaged to a minister who was widowed on his honeymoon two years ago, The min ister, the paper said. is the Rev Clyde H. Roddy. pastor of the First Presbyterian church of North Ar lington, N. J.. two miles from the Morrow home at Englewood. When asked about the engagement report. the pastor was quoted as saying "the announcement should come from the Morrow family" but refused subsequently to confirm or deny it.
 Miss Morrow has been occupied recently with her private school for pre-kindergarten children, which she opened in Englewood after her family's return from Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
|SULLEN MINERS FILL; STREETS OF
 GUARDED TOWN
400 Military Men Patrol the
 Highways of Kentucky Town Where Strike Is On

Evarts, Ky, May g. (UP)-Sullen groups of unemployed miners loiter- ed on street corners and in their union meeting place here to-day while 400 National Guardsmen camped in the battle-scarred foot hills of the southeastern Kentucky coal fields, both silently anticipating renewal of disorders which already have claimed five lies.
 Presence of the guardsmen, under command of Col Daniel M. Carrell of the 13Sth field artillery. has had a quieting effect upon the restless hut there was a distinct air of breeding trouble caused by deep rooted animostities.
 Factions are aligned in two groups business men and mine owners. who demand peace at all costs, and miners. who demand recognition of their union. The trouble grew out of efforts of the United Mine Workers of America to organize the mines here. Thus far, not an owner has granted the union xSSVM0Ak4SM9 --.L-4 .s-.--- .-> --sna.a@aae---
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

Mothers day promises to be very widely observed in Waterbury to- morrow.
 The spiritual significance of moth- CT, mother love, influence and loyal ty is expected to form the theme of many church sermons Flowers will be worn in her honor, whether she is alive or just happy mem- ory.
 Florists have reported splendid trade, indicating that floral forget me-nots will find their way to her somewhere tomorrow. Stationers have observed that many will en- deavor to show that they have not forgotten her and little cards of poetry and prose will express the sentiments they feel.
 In Eaglesdom there is a happy feeling among the great member ship of this popular order, the Fra ternal Order of Eagles. In the city of Indianapolis a bronze tablet will be unveiled to the Father of Moth CTS Day'-Frank E. Herring, a past grand worthy president, who is off, ficially credited as being the one who instituted the day.
 It is significant in the elaborate ceremonies planned for this event that the tablet will be unveiled in English's opera house, where MT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
WATERBURY TO GET SUM
 OF $17,75O
This Will Be Our Share of the Dirt Road Appropriation Made By State Whole Amount Voted By Legis= lature Was $3,OOO,OOO OUR APPLICATION
 BEING PREPARED
tBy Democrat Stan Man)

Hartford, May 9.-Waterbury will receive approximately $17,750 az a grant from the state under the provisions of the "dirt roads" bill passed recently by the legislature. However, the city must apply for the grant and already Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor has visited Hartford to ascertain the procedure to be followed in order to obtain the money.
 Recently the legislature passed a $3,0OO,O0O "dirt roads, bill. This stipulates that the money must be divided among the 169 cities, towns and boroughs of the state. to be used in improving dirt roads. Water bury's share of approximately $17,- 750, will aid the municipality con- siderably as it will relieve the city treasury to that extent in the care of outlying highways.
 The bill requires that each city or town shall use the money to inn prove roads that canont possibly af- forward be claimed for development
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
DYING COLLEGE PRESIDENT MAY
 NOT GAIN WISH
Wanted to Live Long Enough to Sign All the Diplomas of Graduating Class

Waco, Tex, May 9-(UP)--Facing almost certain defeat in the last great task he had set for himself, Dr S. P. Brooks struggled to-day to muster enough strength to sign his name 16S more times before his hand is stilled by death. Warned by physicians that cancer would kill him within less than two weeks and that any exertion would hasten the end, the president of Baylor Univer- sity nevertheless fought on in his determination to sign all the diplo- mas for the spring graduating class before he dies.
 'I must do it for my students" he declared.
 Three hundred times had Dr $. P. Brooks summoned ebbing strength to pen his signature. With 16S diplomas left the strength failed and to-day 1t appeared he was doomed to defeat in his last objec-8 tive tW
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
HARVARD POISON
 PEN STORY STIRS UP AUTHORITIES
Professor in Law School Was Made Victim of Very Serious Charges

Cambridge. Mass. May 9.-(UP)-- Harvard Law school authorities to- day defended Timothy A. Taracouzio of that institution's faculty against charges made in many "poison pen" letters received by President A. Law renee Lowell of Harvard and others during the past several months.
 The unknown letter-writer. sus- pected by Taracouzio of being fel- low member of the Harvard faculty, alleged that the 32-year-old instruc- tor and former captain in the Rus sian Imperial air force had held "vodka parties" for girls, had enter tained waitresses, and had boasted of affairs with certain society wo- men.
 1T have reason to believe the let ters were written by member of the Harvard faculty" said Taracou- zio, who characterized the charges as absurd"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
WATERVILLE NOT
 TO RECEIVE THAT
 TRUNK LINE ROAD
Senator LawlOr Tried to Get Roadway From West Main to Fort Hill Include ed in State Plans
(By Democrat Staff Man)

Hartford, May 9th = Senator Joseph H. Lawlor's bill calling for the inclusion of the Waterville road in the states trunk line system of highways is doomed to die in conn., mittee, it has been learned. The bill, introduced by Senator Lawlor in January in an effort to save the city of Waterbury thousands of dol lars, has yet to he reported. In fact, the committee on roads, rivers and bridges has not even held a hearing on the matter and the com ing week is the final time during which the legislature will do busi- ness.
 The road involved in Senator Lawlor's bill runs from West Main street to Fort Hill above Waterville. This highway was paved many years
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
KIDNAPERS ARE = r: UNDER GUARD OF
 100 ARMED MEN
Illinois Has Started Clean= Up of Gangs That Have Been Seizing Rich Men for Ransom

Springfield III. May 9-UP)-A desperate drive by Illinois police to stamp out Kidnapping gangs which have terrorized the midwest for months centered to-day at the Springfield jail as more than 100 officers stood guard over six men captured in spectacular raid at East St Louis.
 The six men. charged with rob ping many banks, and suspected of Kidnapping at least six wealthy bank CTS and gamblers for ransom, were accompanied into Springfield just before midnight by 50 state police, a dozen officers from St Clair coun- ty. and a squad of picked men from the Chicago department.
 The men were handcuffed to- gether. Behind and in front of them rode officers with machine guns and shotguns ready. It had been feared an attempt would be made by gang sters to ambush the caravan. After their arrival the jail here was turned into a fortress with ma chine guns mounted all about and scores of officers standing guard.
 It was announced the warlike
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
Tennis Courts To The Number Of Seventeen
 Will Open Tuesday

all an opportunity to play. There are two tennis courts in Washington park: seven in Hamilton park; three in Chase park and five in Fulton park.
 Officials stated this morning that all players are requested to wear rubber soled shoes with rubber heels or they will not be allowed on the courts as the prints from ordin- ary shoes destroys the playing sur face. The playing surface is scrap ed, rolled and marked each morning, necessitating an hours work on each court before it is ready for play. Tennis is one of the most popular games in the city to-day, and is gain ing annually in the number of fans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
MurderesS Back in San Quentin
 to Stay for Life

San Quentin Prison. May D. (UP)-Emma Le Doux, Stockton trunk murderess." has resumed her life just where she left off five years ago.
 Found "constitutionally incapable O. living within the law" the elder ly woman is back in the prison where she spent more than IS years, this time almost unquestionably for the rest of her days.
 She was the first woman sentenced to be hanged in California. following the discovery in 1906 of the dismem- bered body of her common-law hus- band in trunk in the union station at stockton. Her sentence was later comnuted to life imprisonmenta " ,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
SCIENTIST HAS NOT YET GIVEN
 UP THE FIGHT
Dr Albert Nicholson Is Making Gallant Struggle to Beat Off Death

Pasadena, Cal, May S.-UP)- The tenacity with which Dr Albert Nicholson, veteran scientist, clung to life to-day surprised his physicians, who nevertheless. declared they did not expect him to recover conscious ness. Stricken more than month ago by a paralytic attack. Dr Mi- chelson lapsed into a coma Thurs day night and his death has been expected hourly since that time.
 Mrs Nicholson joined the physicians today in abandoning hope for the 7S-year old Nobel prize winner. He is failing fast" Dr Walter P. Bliss said, "and I do not expect him to regain consciousness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
FEDERAL GAS TAX
 MUCH OPPOSED

Washington. May s-tUP)-The legislative committee of the Amer ican Motorists association has de- clared itself vigorously opposed to proposed legislation to levy a one cent Federal gasoline tax on all mo- taorists, in addition to the present state gasoline taxes. The proposal of such tax is made by Senator Hiram Bingham, repn, Conn, a member of the senate appropria- tons committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

Seventeen tennis courts will open on Tuesday morning, this being . welcome announcemet by hundreds of tenis fans who have been clamor- ing for the courts for more than a month. They voiced their demands through the telephone, by letters and by personal requests to park de- partment officials. To meet these pleas, more men were put to work getting the courts in shape so that they will be ready on the twelfth.
 Permits will be given at each of the four parks where the seventeen courts are located. Only forty-five minutes of playing time is allotted to each set of players so as tot give
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
March Storms in West Killed Off
 Many Animals

Lincoln, Neb. May 9.-(UP)- March blizzards. which swept Ne braska and held the state in their icy grip for several days, took a toll of between 10000 and 30,000 head of cattle, it was announced to-day by the agricultural department.
 The greatest loss was incurred in Arthur, Garden, Grant and McPher- son counties where great numbers of livestock either froze to death or were drowned.
 Only through the various radio sta- tions in the stat edid farm heads prevent additional losses. They broadcast warnings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
Ben Rhymer Was
 First to Reach
 Halfway Mark

New York, May 9.-(UP)-Ben Rhymer of Kingston, N. Y., was the first driver to reach Poughkeepsie, halfway mark in the annual AL bany-to New York outboard motor- boat marathon race, according to dispatches received from Poughkeep- sic to-day. Rhymer passed Pough- keepsie at S:1S a. m. one hour and 33 minutes after the race started at Albany. Thirty seconds behind Rhymer was "Red" Woodworth. Northwestern university football nlayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
FISH GROUND INTO FLOUR

GOthenburg Sweden, May 9-(UP)-A floating fish meal plant capable of turning 50 of fish into 12 of meal every day. is at anchor here The mill is installed board fourmasted schooner It grnds all the super fuous catch of the fishing trawlers which formerly thrown overheard into flour nutritious pigs and cattle
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
Late Bulletins
RATHER BUSINESS SLUMPED
ma. Ariz. May 9-TJP)-The rattlesna]

Yuma, Ariz, May 9-(UPJ-The rattesnake buslness isn't what it used to be in the Ga Valley here where last year 1900 live ratters caught and sold So far this year, probably due to underproduction of snakes, less than half dozen have been found.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
FREAK WEATHER IN CANADA

Toronto, Ont, May 8-(UP)-Whle Toronto resi- dents were enjoying spring weather farmers of Eldon townshop, 60 miles east of here, organized shoveng bee to clear the roads of snow-dfts to the cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
INDIAN MUMMIES LOCATED

Mssouri, Mont, May 9-(UP)-Road workers on the RavaiSt 1gnatius highway recently uncovered several bodies of Indians believed to have been buried than 75 years The braves good state of preser- vation having been in buffalo robes before burial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

This weeks Special of Wordcn's Is a real treat for Mother. It's Car mel Pecan and Pineapple Cube Ice Cream. Send her . quart of this delicious ice cream. You will be we'll paid by her happiness. Order from yORg nearest W0xden's deaier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
SToNE-AX HEAD FOUND

Phoenix, ArT, May 9-(UP)-Amateur archaeolo- gsts wondering these days about the origin of stone aead found Is feet below the surface of the ground by workmen excavating for business building here. The axhead inches long and perfectly grooved and shaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

Eugene Ore, May 9-(UP)-Wlliam Clark, hunter of Oakrdge Ore whose reputation for veracty is good related story of lassong nine-month-old cougar with rope and capturing it alive He placed the animal in cage at Westfr, Ore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
ARIZONA HAS NO STOCK TICKERS

Phoenix, Ariz, May 9-lUP)-There isn't stock ticker in Arizona despite the important Wall street rating of several concerns operating Arizona mines And sur vey indicates there immediate prospects for the installation of one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

Women in business who take only . slight repast at noontimc will be we'll nourished if they include Q glass Os WoEdeu'a Safe Mill<a MI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
BECAME HIS OWN PATIENT

Ritzville, Wash, May 9-(UP)-Ed Allen became a patient in his own hospital when deranged patient knifed him. F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09
NOVEL FOUNTAIN WAS SHOWN

PnIadelpha, May 9-(UP)-A fountain whose sil- stream adates all coors of the rainbow was one of the striking features of the recent electric show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-09

Fair Tonight But Showers on Sunday
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-30

LESSON TEXT-Acts $3.50.
GOLDEN TEXT - Therefore they
that were scattered abroad went every
where preaching the word.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Philip Tells a
Stranger About Jesus.
JUNIOR TOPIC-Philip An Early
Missionary.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC-Pioneering for Jesus.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
1C-The Gospel Breaks Over the
Frontier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-30

shend, Jr, E. A. Shaffer, A. L. Law
ton, John Sweeney, Paul McIntire,
James Carney, Eugene Carney, James
Hart, William Cover, J. C. Griffith,
Ralph Thayer, A. T. Shaw.
Incidentally, cities and towns of the
Monongahela System are fortunate in
having such efficient fire departments.
Several towns are large enough to
support full-time departments and
these are as efficient as any in cities of
their size and of some much larger
communities. Of the volunteer fire de-
partments there can be nothing but
praise. To protect community and
private property is one of the great
est public services that can be per-
formed and when it is done without
pay, the quality of such service read
lily becomes apparent.