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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Chicago Blazoned To World As Wickedest
 City In The Nation
Wickersham Commission Sent in its Re- port of Crime to the Senate Yester- day and Reveals Conditions

Peoria-Has "the old saloon-day type of mayor and he still has the liquor element around him."
 Benld. Macoupin county-"One of worst spots in Illinois" States attorney totally inefficient and sher- If even worse." City officials also inefficient.
 "Bloomington-Pol very inac- tive.
 Quincy-Police Every inactive". States attorney lax in liquor en- forcement."
 Joliet-City administration weak, states attorney lax in liquor enforce ment.
 Tn Chicago "wide open" places with addresses were listed. John Laws letter" said the Capone group were staying largely at the Hotel Me- tropole because it twas too hot around the Lexington" Districts as- signed to various gang leaders were listed.
 All Reports In Washington, March 4-UP)- Reports on alr but four of the fl states in the Wickersham commis- sion's prohibition survey now have been sent to the senate, which yes-
  York, New Jersey, Louisiana and Colorado.
 The only states surveyed for which reports have not been re- ceived are California, Massachusetts, Nebraska and South Dakota. The other 32 were covered in the first group of documents sent to the sen- ate after adoption of the Tydings resolution.
 Widespread disregard of the pro- hibition law was indicated in the latest data.
 Need of local cooperation in New York and New Jersey was stressed by Palmer Garfield, former prohibit ton bureau attorney, who made the survey in those states. The New legal phases of enforcement. He said the most important question is "can the state aid and how?"
 Referring. to New Jerseys repu- tation as the "wettest state" in the country, Garfield said there can be To question that the sector includ- ing Rhode Island. Connecticut, southern New York and New Jersey is the wettest part of the nation. both socially and politically.
 The Louisiana report, made by another former prohibition bureau attorney, painted the most startling picture of 'axity in enforcement. It described New Orleans as "a pow erful magnet for those who seek and those who supply extraordinary pleasures" Prohibition enforcement was held to be virtually non-existent in and about the city. Conditions elsewhere in the state were said to be quite encouraging"
 The Colorado report depicted Pueblo as another Cicero" refer ing to the notorious Chicago suburb. The U. S. district attorney at Dem yer stated this city was "the one bad spot in the district
 A slight decrease in drinking was noted at Denver and Colorado Springs, although it was stated that there is lot of drinking by boys and girls !n autos and at parties.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04

Three armed bandits staged a suc- cessfuI hold-up last evening in the store of Francis M. Madden, mana ger of the White Rose market at 649 Watertown avenue. They es- escaped through the meadows in the darkness with about $25 of the days receipts. Following a report to po- lice headquarters a squad of detec- lives and policemen were rushed to the store. watertown avenue. the Waterville road, Huntingdon avenue and other streets in that section were patrolled by the police, but no traces of the trio were found. Ac- cording to the report of a woman resident of Watertown they headed toward Oakville. They had no car The police have an idea that they separated very promptly after the hold-up and succeeded in making a complete getaway. The detectives were assisted by members of the motor patrol and a number of pa trolmen mobilized for a quick man hunt.
 Madden was alone in the store when the three men entered and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
To Make Plans
 For Convention
The Women Democrats Will Hold Meeting
 Tomorrow Night

An important meeting of the Wo- mems Democratic club will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in headquarters on East Main street.
 Delegates to the constitutional convention to be held in Bridgeport on Wednesday March II, will be elected and arrangements made for the meeting of the Connecticut Fed eration of Democrtic clubs at the Stratfied hotel, after the convention when Mrs McGowan of Canton, Ohio, will be the guest of honor. Af- ter the business meeting tomorrow night card party will be held, un- der the direction of Mrs John Bro- phy and Mrs Luke Bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
'YMCA SCANDALS
 AT THE JACQUES
Will Be Staged on April 8 and 9 With Local
 Cast
HOLDING REHEARSALS

Walter A. Jarvis, personnel man. ager of the Chase companies and Barlow l.. Heminway of the Water- bury Paper Box company have ac- cepted appointments as general chairman and vice chairman of the committee of 50" which will be re- sponsible for the business end of the "Y. M. c. A. Scandals" which will be presented at Jacques theater April 8 and 9. The business manager. Arthur l.. Purinton, is expected to release the complete list of com mittee names before the end of this week.
 Director Charles R. Leader reports that rehearsals are being held four times weekly and that a good show is assured. Thomas Coppeto has been secured to coach the four choruses which will liven up the scandals" which it is rumored will give the" Waterbury public some thing to talk about.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
MINISTRIES
 GOING TO SHELTON
Will Give Show at the Institution Next Monday
 Night
FOR INMATES BENEFIT

Part of the A. B. c. minstrel troupe of this city will journey to shelton Monday evening to stage benefit performance for the sanitarium inc mates there. The entertainers will be under the direction of George Err rico, who is director of the organiza- tion which will present it's annual show in Buckingham hall on March 27th.
 Those who will accompany Mir Errico to Shelton Monday night are the Misses Lillian Mccoy and Doro- thy Sternberg, dance artists; Miss Mildred Roche. noted soloist; the A. B. c. double quartet; the Arcadian orchestra, and the famous, funny endmen, George Brown, Jack Fitz- gerald and Cliff McHale.
 The trip is the result of letter received by one of the officers of the organization in which it was stated that the sanitarium inmates had not seen any entertainment this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
To Organize Six
 Man Rifle Team
Corp Coyle Post to Enter National Elimination
 Contest

Corp Coyle post of the American Legion will organize six man rifle team to enter the elimination con- tests preliminary to the national championship according to an an- rouncement made at last nights meeting of the post in the legion kome. Legionnaires expecting to compete for a place on the team have been requested to be at the home next Wednesday evening from
 where they will go to the armory for a practice session on the range.
 Nine new members were admits ted to membership last night. The post voted that the use of the home may be had by the C.. M. T. c. boys who will form an organization to promote interest in the camp during summer months. The camps will be Tn session from July 2d to July 31st this year. Fa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
1000 WITNESS EXHIBIT AT BOYS CLUB
DRIVERS OF CARS
 STILL IGNORE LAW
State Motor Vehicle Dept Suspends Licenses of
 Offenders For Year
NO LOCAL MEN IN LIST

A list of operators whose licenses to drive automobiles in Connecticut have been suspended for one year was given out to-day at the state motor vehicle department as a part of the effort to reduce this highway menace. The department statement advised people to notify the depart ment or the police in case they should. see any of these drivers op- erating motor vehicles:
 Bridgeport-Nelson F. Pump.
 Bristol - Rosaire Crochetiere, Marshall Greenier.
 Derby-Raymond Ciarolo.
 East Hartford-William H. Fuller
 New Britafn-Fred Baruffi.
 New Haven-William Allan.
 Stamford-Robert Colwell.
 Stratford-Alex Popoff.
 Thompsonville-Th A. o. Shea.
 West Haven-Adam Dombrowski, Jesse H. Olney.
 Larchmont, N. Y.-Guy H. Riegal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
TO STAGE MINSTREL SHOW
 ON ST PATRICK'S NIGHT

There will be a rehearsal tonight ir the Lyceum hall of the cast of the minstrel show to be presented St Patrick's night under the auspices of the Holy Name society of St Pat rick's parish. The committee has secured the services of James Carty formerly of George Whites Scan Gals as interlocutor; James Cuddy and Josepl Delaney of Naugatuck will supply the comic end parts. In addition there will be several other talented actors and 8 number of gifted singers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Visitors Here
 Next Sunday Wheeler=YOung Post and Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary
 to Entertain

New Haven county council will be guests of Wheeler-Yo post and Lieutenant Shea auxiliary at meeting to be held Sunday at the Field street armory. The committee in charge will be composed of Mrs Mae Grove, president of the aux iliary; Mrs Lucy Moss. chairman; Mrs Betty Valentine, Miss Loretta Duhamel, of the auxiliary and Cosmo Vendetti and John Sheehan of the post A supper for charity will be given by the auxiliary on the 26th at the armory. Included on the committee in charge are Mrs Joseph inc Bauser, chairman; Mrs Moss. Mrs Elizabeth Savage, Mrs Elizabeth Peters and Mrs Grove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Armed Bandits Get
 Away With $25
Force Manager of WatertOwn Avenue Store Into
 Refrigerator and Then Frisk Cash Register

gave him a list of articles they ex- pressed wish to buy. They inti- mated that they intended to pass them around 10 families. whose wage earners were on the unemployed list. As Madden started to make change for them at the cash register they flashed their guns and ordered the young man into a refrigerator where they imprisoned him for the time being. He was able to give good de- scriptions of the three men, but it failed to assist in their apprehen- sion.
 Members of the detective bureau. however, were confidently expecting results to-day, believing that they had an idea who the young men are.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
ITCHING ENDS WHEN
 ZEMO TOUCHES SKIN

thousands say. It's wonderful the
 way soothing, cooling Zemo brings relief to skin which itches anq
 burns. Even in most severe cases, itching disappears almost as soon as Zemo touches the tender and iIf famed surface. To draw out local infection and help to clear away u1;: slightly blemishes, we know of nos thing better than invisible Zemos Always keep this family antiseptic on hand. Use it freely. It's safe as can be. 35c, soc and $1.00.' All dealers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04

There were sent out 45,500 bills to residents of Waterbury liable for the two dollar assessment. The col lection is considered to be a very good one considering the depression, it was said.
 The dollar addition will be taken until all the checking and posting is done after which the aid of the po- lice will be enlisted in the collec- tions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Loving Cups And Shields Awarded
 During Contests
Director Kambt Presides and Peter J. Shea Oiciates as Announcer Parade of Athletes Gets Program
 Away to Flying Start Early in Evening

An attendance of 1000 marked the fifth annual exhibition of the Boys Club held in the gym last evening. A splendid program in which the juniors and midgets took part, and number of novelty events featured the affair. Peter J. Shea was the announcer and Fritz Klambt physical director at the club, was in charge of the program.
 A parade in which all the boys took part opened the program. This was followed by a drill by the junior class and then drill by the midget group.
 A wrestling match between Donty Paris and John Wionchi was enjoyed after which the Aces and the Cadets basketball teams played a ten min-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04

ute game. Arthur Hilton, amateur and Jackie Harmon boxed a few rounds with Eddie Lord acting as referee.
 The eleven year old Arciero twins put on a fistic exhibition. The all state gym team from Meriden, Hart ford and Waterbury put on an ex- f1ibition.
 One of the features of the affair was the awarding of shields and low ing cups to the captain of the mid- gets squad. Captain Joseph Young, and to the captain of the junior squad. Captain Joseph Day. Alfred Ruzzo got cup for the best at tendance while Michael Guida re- ceived a cup for being the best be- haved. or "honor" boy of the class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
The Snow Made
 Pretty Picture
Something Late Sleepers Failed to See at its
 Best

Early risers this morning were surprised when they looked out and Saw everything covered with snow. It made a pretty picture. But while the storm continued during the fore noon and gave promise of keeping at it during the afternoon, along to- wards noon. the nice snow had dis appeared and the streets were con- verted into mud holes. Umbrellas and rubbers were much in evidence, so that while the change caused some inconvenience it made business good for dealers to sell rubber goods.
 There is no reason why Waterbury people should wonder at furry of snow in March. The big blizzard of 1888 did not set in until March II. and for all one can tell we may have a repetition of it before the end of the month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
The Annual Jane Delano
 Memorial Meeting Mar. 12

The annual Jane Delano memorial is to be held in New Haven on Thursday, March 12 at 8 D. m.. in the Y. M. c. A. auditorium. 46 Howe street. All graduate nurses, whether Red Cross nurses or not are invited to attend. A very interesting pro- gram is promised. Supper will be served at 6 D. m $1.00. Make SUD- per reservations by March 9 with Miss Heppel. Tel. 812.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
Last Day To Pay
 Your Personal Tax
Dollar Penalty Becomes Effective OOO
 Collected to Date

To-day ends the probation period for those who have waited to pay their personal tax. At 8 o'clock to- night, those who have not paid their TWO dollar assessment will be forced 70 pay an additional dollar. So far, Persconal Tax Collector George Stokes has taken in a total of $44,- 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Mar 4.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Wednesday and Thursday:
 Maine, New Hampshire and Ver- mont: Snow tonight and probably Thursday morning; little change in temperature.
 Massachusetts: Snow this afternoon and tonight probably ending Thurs day morning; not muc change in temperature.
 Rhode Island and d~ Connections: Snow this afternoon and tonight; Thursday cloudy, not much change in temperature.
 Eastern New York: Cloudy with snow on the coast this afternoon and probably in the interior tonight and Thursday, little change in tempera- ture; fresh north and northwest winds.
 TEMPERATURES Washington, Mar 4.-UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low est last night in 20 cities were re- ported by the weather bureau to-day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-04

The government of Brazil is con- sdering buying 18.000.OO0 bags of coffee from it's growers to help their financial condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

The two New Workers, newcomers to international play, have been named by the United States Lawn Tennis association as the nucleus for the Davis cup team in competition with Mexico, Canada and the South American finaiist. If successful in these matches they are expected to team with George Lott and John Van Ryn, veteran cup competitors, In European competition.
 Among tilc Missing.
 Bill Tilden and Frank Hunter. Da- wis cup aces of former years, have deserted amateur play and with Johnny Doeg and Wilmer Allison unavailable for foreign service, Lott and Van Ryn are the only veteran internationalists remaining for this years play.
 Lott and Van Ryn will not com pete in American zone matches. They will sail for France, May 1, to represent the United States in the French championships and to prepare for the European zone Da- wis cup matches, in the event the United States comes through in this zone.
 Allison has been named to team with Shields and Wood in the matches with Mexico, at Mexico City. May l, 3. and S. but is not ex- pectedF to be available for those with Canada and the American zone finals with the South American finalist.
 Champ Too Busy. Doeg, 1880. outdoor champion and No l ranking player, has announced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

Bill Terry's ambition is to have T big country estate on the outskirts of Memphis. and. as John Me. Graw might say, "a couple of more seasons at those wages, young feI- low. and you'll have several of lem" :" '. Joe Ehaute should find happi- ness with the Robins. he has Jake Flowers to sing with. .. :. Dazzy Vance, after signing for s23,- coo to pitch q few months of base bali, spake thusly; '"The only rea- son signed this contract was be- cause was not willing 10 wreck the remnant chances Of tho team. York iprcsident Of the Ttcbins) and the directors were wiling to ruin their tonn bsfore the neason eiagtAd just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
oxbury Athlete Keynan For International Tennis Play
SAVAGE OVERTIME BATTLE TO DECIDE
 BLACKHAWK WIN

Montreal. Que. April 10--(UP)- chicago'g Biackhawks today held g two game to one lead over Les Can adiens of Montreal in the five-game Stanley cup series for the worlds professional hockey championship,
 The Biackhawks scored their sec ond consecutive victory last night when they came from behind to de- feat Les Canadiens, 2 to 2, after q 53:60 overtime play.
 Les Canadiens scored first when Johnny Gagnon took wide pass from Burke after six minutes of play in the first period, and in the second period Mantha scored on q similar play with Lepine getting the assist.
 Chicago Started
 With two points to their credit the Frenchmen went back on the defen- sive in the third period and let the Hawks force the play. Chicago, playing four and five men on of- renee, had all the best of the play. and with only four minutes to go, Mush March drove past Hainsworth for a goal. The Canadiens still were content to stay back on center ice, except for individual rushes. and a moment later, Cook gacc Adams Q pass which tied the score.
 In the gruelling 53 minutes over- time, chicago's superior man. power told the tale. The Canadiens were wehry, while the Biackhawk young sters, frequently relieved. gradually wore their opponents into submis- sion.
 The Einal
 Only brilliant work in the nets by Hafnsworth staved off the inevitable for two full periods and Ia min- utes of the third. Then Wentworth took loose puck near the Canediena net and drove 1t past Hainsworth h on the fly. The Canadiens goaiie who had made 53 previous stops, had no chance on the final shot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

that he cannot take the time from his business affairs to compete in Davis cup matches. marking the first time the United States national champion has not been included on the Davis cup team since competi- ton was inaugurated in 1900.
 Clifford Sutter of New Orleans, Ellsworth Vines of Pasadena. Gre gory Mangin of Newark and Berk- ley Bell of Austin, Texas, have been named as candidates for the team and endorsements for Woods and Shields will be picked from this group on the basis of their play in forthcoming southern tournaments.
 At Top Form.
 Shields and Wood are ranked sec ond and fourth respectively in na- tionai ratings. Shields has been regarded for several years as the heir apparent to the American throne, while Wood was unknown until last season-his first major competition--when he won four tournaments against irst-rank com petition. He is looked upon as one of America's coming stars and is ranked by Vincent Richards as the best tennis prospect of recent years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10

school. she pitched frequently at batting practice. and the Kids pu- plls found the lady pitcher" one of the most puZzling southpaws they had ever faced. She doesn't hope to enter the big show this season, but sbe believes that with careful train ing she may soon be the first woman to pitch in the big leagues. In that event she sees no reason why she shouldn't command as great a salary as Babe Ruth now draws.
 Some School
 Kid Elbcrfieid's baseball school held It's opening session in Atlanta three years ago. The Kid, who is a veteran both of the minor and the major leagues and probably knows an much about baseball as any man alive. started his baseball kinder garten teaching small boys fund amen,als of the game. Al the close of the three weeks session, several of the older boys were hired by minor league teams. The next year the school developed into q high school institution, and this spring 1t expanded into 4 full -dedgcd univcr- sity. with several professional league players enrolled as students. Among these was Luke ADpling. formerly of the Atlanta team, who wanted to do fl little post graduate work before re- porting to The Chicago White sox, and Jonah White Of Beaumont, in the Texas League. who spent sev- cral days at the school before start ing spring practice.
 Assisting the Kid was il faculty conDosed of Tim kellchcr, Frankie Ioeller and Bernie MeCay. all base- ball veterans. Instead of diplomas, contracts with various minor leagues awaited he most successful stu dents at the close of school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-10
DO YOU KNOW THAT

When tIBc season opens the Chicago Cubs will exhibit . new sbOrtstOp, according to portents along thc Pacific where the Cubs train. .. One of thc reasons why there will bc a new short stop Is Il third basen,an with a dead arm. !. Tine third base man is Lester Bell tgood nit, nO field. as Mike Gonzales would say) and because his soupcr has passed out, Woody English will open tIic season at third base. The new shOrtstop is a Brooklyn hoy named William Frederick Jurgcs, brought along from Reading this year. Jurgcs nit ali of .2SO last year. but If he can play short for the Cubs, ne won't have to go around running pitchers.