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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
CUTS
 CAUSE LOSSES

Washington, UP)-There can not be economy in roads and streets" without increase in loss es under the present conditions Of lack Of safety and costly con gestlon on the highways" WIT R. Smith, president of the American Road Builyders' Association, said in q recent interview.
 Economy is not merely mat ter of reduced expenditures" Smith said. "On the contrary, re- ducing expenditures means increas- ing the losses under the present conditions of lack of safety and costly congestion on the high ways"
 Smith said estimates by the Ma tional Conference on Street and Highway Safety on the cost of congestion on highways "exceed $2. 900. 900, 900 annually more than Is being spent for road i'm provement and maintenance.'
 "Economy and increased safety do not go hand in hand if econ omy means reduced road facil- ities." he continued. "Economy is the result of increased road-build- Ing to bring the highways up to the point where they render satis- factory service for motor vehicles
 The association's executive said that only by Improving highways until unsafe roads are eliminated and one can drive with comfort. speed an deconomy" can losses of money because of lack of highway facilities be eliminated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
CHESHIRE WOMAN
 CAPTURES AWARD
Mrs J. HumistOn Takes Prize in Dollar House
 Dress Competition
CANAAN WOMAN FIRST

Two New Haven county women won honors in the Connecticut dollar house dress contest which was one of the outstanding fea- lures of farm and home week held at the Connecticut Agricultural college on Wednesday, August 9th.
 Previous to this state contest each of the eight counties in the state held their elimination con- tests and the 13 best dresses from each county were displayed at the exhibit at the college at Storrs. Awards were as follows:
 First prize: Mrs W. Pritchard Brown, New Canaan, who was pre- scented with Singer sewing ma chine, donated by the Singer Sew ing Machine company.
 Second prize: Mrs John Humis- ton of Cheshire. This was a cedar lined chest presented by Fox's of Hartford.
 Third prize: Mrs r. M. La Pierre of Putnam. material for a silk dress. This award was donat- ed by the Cheny Brothers com pany.
 Those receiving honorable men, ton were: Mrs Harold Spencer of Mt Carmel, Mrs Harold Knowles Bolton, Mrs r. M. Earl of Danbury. of Bethel, Mrs Olive Toomey of
 The competition in the contest was very keen. Dresses were dis played which cost anywhere in the price range from 5c to $1.00. These garments were made by women who are enrolled in the home eco- monies classes under the leader ship of the home demonstration agent in the various counties of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
YALE STAR MAY APPEAR AT MEET HERE
CHILDREN AND
 WIVES OF MINERS
 GIVE THEM CHEER
Thirty-three Are in Jail and Their Families Slept in Court House Near The m

Clarksburg, W. Va, Aug r. UP)-Wives and children of i'm prisoned striking coal miners con- verged at two county seats near here to-day to cheer their men and protest to officials.
 Many of the 450 women and children who gathered at Phillipi to interview Judge Warren E. Kit tie concerning the jailing of 33 men from Galloway, slept last night in the basement of the court house and shared rations with the imprisoned miners. They had been informed that Judge kittle was out of the city and would not re- turn until late to-day. They de- cided to await his arrival.
 A crowd of 1,500 assembled at Grafton, the Taylor county seat. 10 participate in demonstration sponsored by the United Mine Workers of America. Twenty men are in jail there for violating a trespass injunction. The crowd, carrying American flags, marched around the court house and jail, sang and cheered for the men in jail.
 The B miners in the Barbour county jail refused to furnish $500 bond each when ararigned charged with violating a picketing injunc- ton and Judge Klttle returned them to jail as in contempt of court. They said they would "stay in jail until 1t fell down" rather than make bail.
 There have been no disorders at either place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
FAMOUS SPHINX GETS
 FiCE-LIFTI\G CURE.

No longer is the Sphinxs head in danger of falling off. Engineers of the Egyptian government re- gently have been giving this world famous figure q facc-lifting treat mcnt. The supporting hcaddress has been put back in place, and some of the worst gashes in the face have been eliminated,
 This strange figure. with q hu- man head and the body of lion, was going to pieces. Six years ago, q party of tourists were startled by Il loud crack An enormous chunk of the hcaddrcss tumblcd 10 the 9and. When an inspection fol- lowed. other serious cracks were found EorsiOn had cut deeply into the neck. Though the sphinx s face still bears some marks of hu- man and elemental depreciation II is now safe, says Popular Science Monthly.
 In recent times the Sphinx hae undergone radical transformations. For the first time in 3,G00 years the huge figure became visible In it's entirety three or four years ago when engineers removed the sand that had buried its lower half Now It stands in the midst of . huge excavation. with the head towering as high as q hVe-story building above the. huge 2j0-foo' claws
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Industrialists To
 Discuss Problems
Annual Institute Opens at Silver Bay, New York,
 Monday

ment will be the theme of discuss sion. The program is divided into four major sections-superviso plant training, personnel and small Ter plants.
 The last named division will be the subject of five-day joint con- ference. Officials of the Institute said 1t will be the first time in the nations industrial history that the smaller plants, which employ more than 60 per cent of all labor, hold a conference to discuss problems of particular significance to them. The importance of plant opera ton and management efficiency Is stressed by Charles R. Towson. Institute secretary. He said that the fact American industry is be- ginning to realize more definitely than ever before the necessity for getting down to brass tacks' In every phase of these two branches is indicated by the board scope of the Institutes program this year.
 Employment. wages and stabili- zation of employment will be among the major personnel divi- sion problems discussed by Prof Lytle, Brown. D. Crawford. Shultz. c. $. Coler, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company: w.. E. Yeomans, Merchants Association of New York; c. F. Sanford, Gen. eral Electric Company; Grover C. Brown. Bethlehem Steel Corpora ton and others.
 Plant training problems will bc discussed. by Frank Cushman and C. r. Klinefelter, chief and assist ant chief respectively of the fed eral training and industrial service. Washington, D. C.
 Industrial concerns of New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Rochester, N. r.; Buffalo, N. r.; Springfield. Vt.; Hartford, Conn.,; New Bruns- wick, N. J.; Pittsburg, Pa; Dayton, O.; kokomo, Ind, and Boston. among others, are represented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
U. s. Diplomats
 Watch Geneva a Plans Made to Effect World Disarmament Next
 February

Washington (UP)-American officials, having disposed of the immediate problem of d German financial crisis. are preparing for d six months assault against the many barriers to effective dis armament at Geneva next Fcbru- ary.
 The first matter at hand when officials emerged from blanket of reparation, war-dcbt and for eiGn exchange figures was Frances memorandum to the League of Nations. France stated 1t could not disarm further without addi- tiOnaI security. Some observers believe that the French may get the security they are demanding.
 This hope is based on an un- preccdcntcd series of informal talks between the DremierS and foreign ministers of Europe. The leading statesmen of England, France, Germany, Italy and Bel Gium have spent several days to- gether at London. They were there primarily to discuss the German financial situation, but In side conferences they had an oppor- tunity 10 thrash out other prob lens.
 Specific Threats
 Specifically, 2 supposed threats 10 French security seem outstand- ing:
 One. The Franco-Italian dis pute over relative naval strength and territories in north Africa.
 Two. Franco German tcnseness resulting from the World var and the subsequent Treaty of Yer saillcs.
 Informed officials here under stand that virtually all the tech
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
CANADA SEEKING
 LATIN AM. TRADE
WelI-Planned and Inten- Sive Drive Is Now
 Under Way
MANUFACTURES BUSY

Buenos Aires --- Canada Is mak- ing well-planned and intensive drive for Latin American trade. and the fact that the Argentine government Is now considering tn" erection of great network of grain elevators ns proposed by a Canadian concern Is evidence of the situation. The plan provides for 600 elevators at as many rail- way stations. with terminal eleva- tors at the ports of Buenos Aires, La Plata, Bahia Blanca. Quenuuen. Santa Fe. Conception del Uruguay and other points.
 A system of grain elevators would be of great assistance In the marketing of Argentine grain. would materially reduce costs and enable growers to sell at the lower prices which will doubtless rule in the future.
 Tn preparation for the Canadian contract m Argentine commission n was invited to visit Canada and inspect the grain handling system thcre. This was followed by a visit to this country of a Canadin n commission. and Canada was fully represented at the recent British
 
 nos Aires. Canadian trade is not alone receiving good sunport at present. but a great deal of thought is being given to future development.
 It fig estimated that more than 300. Canadian manufacturers arc actively engaged in Latin Ameri- can trade. end are exporting auto mobiles, agricultural machinery. sewing machines. rubber goods. wood and paper manufactures. metal wares. as well as a wide va- ricty of foodstuffs. Since 1928 q monthly steamship service has been maintained between Mon- treal and Halifax. and Rio de Janeiro. Santos and Buenos Aires.
 The Canadian government Is al- SO sending out through Reuters T very complete news-service to . large number of papers in Latin America. and every effort Is being made to publicize Canada and Ca. nadisn Gocds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
MEXICO'S TEACHERS
 STEADY INCREASE

Mexico City-The number of school teachers in Mexico increas- ed from 29,015 in 1925 to 42,310 in 1929. the National Bureau of Statistics has announced. At the same time the number of teachers in the Federal district, comprising Mexico City and it's suburbs, in- creased by 2,579.
 In 1925 the total number of teachers in the republic amounted to 29,015, of which 6,537 worked in federal schools, 17,502 in state and municipal schools, and 4.376 In private schools. The of teachers in 1929 included 14,702 in federal schools, 21,182 in state and mu- nicipal schools. and 6,336 in pri- vate institutions. The states of Jallsco, Puebla. Oaxaca, Vera Cruz and Coahuila are cited as'the ones leading in number of teachers.
 Mexican schools have a total en- rollment of 1,G62,371 pupils. There are 18.412 schools in the republic, including 9,338 state schools. B. 925 federal schools and 3,143 pri- vate institutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Expect Warner To Show Form During
 Playground Meet
College Star, Woodbury Product, Due Home From London Trip End of Next Week and Park Officials Will Make Effort to Bring Him Here for Annual Classic

Karl Warner, outstanding Yale university track luminary in the recent Yale-Harvard- Oxford Cam bridge track meet in London, will be among the noted track stars who may appear at Hamilton park Wednesday. August 19 in connec- ton with the annual interplay ground boys meet to be conduct department.
 Warner, a Woodbury boy is ex- pected home from London the lat ter part of next week and 1t is quite probable that he will don q uniform and show local track stars just how he performed at London. The accompanying pie ture shows the Woodbury star, with face muscles tense, putting every ounce of energy into the final spurt at London to win first place in the 440-yard race.
 Dan Chubbuck. one of the best all around athletes ever turned out at Connecticut Aggics, and Jim Moore, another versatile Aggie product. have also signified their intentions of appearing here. The former captured seven first places in the recent dual track meet be- tween Connecticut Aggics and Trinity. Moore specialiZes In the hammer throw.
 J. Francis Roland of Crosby high school, Bill Derwin of the park department, Dr Bernie O. Hara and Jim Carr have been selected to act as judges. The meet is being conducted to rees- tablish old track meets which of recent times have been side tracked.
 Local merchants are donating prizes for the various events which will include: 100-yard dash, 220- yard dash. mile relay. wheel bar row race, three-legged race, sack race. potato race. running broad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Disarmament Next

nical barriers to Franco Italian naval agreement have been crossed. An agreement was an- nounced several months ago to be wrecked later on technical point.
 In recent conversations with Secretary of State Henry II. Stim- son, Premier Mussollni expressed ward peace" Those in q position to know say confidently that di- rect Franco-Italian conversations should build an agreement on na- vies, clear the political atmosphere and perhaps settle territorial is- sues According to advices from Paris, such conference is con tomplatcd.
 FrancO-Gcrman Tension
 Franco-Gcrman tension Is per haps more serious. It has deeper roots. Some Frenchmen still re- member the German invasion of 1870. Millions remember that of 1914. Having bound Germany to an insignificant army by the Treaty of Versailles, France Is re- luctant to surrender it's advantage.
 Yet there is a tremendous move ment among some German fac tions-notably Adolf Hitler's 'fas- cist"--to break the bonds of Yer sailles.
 Unless the Franco-German issue is settled in informal conversa- tions before next February, ob- servers hold. 1t will surely cause sharp fighting within the Geneva conference.
 Franco German relations have been improved during recent con versations on German relief, ac- cOrdinG to reports from Stimson. Officials here say the present feel ing between the two nations is better than 1t has been for years. A series of personal talks between French and German officials, 1t Is believed here. might lay the basis for another period of real friend- ship such as the short one that followed the Locarno pact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
NOTICE

THE BUREAU OF ASSESSM ENT of the City of Waterbury, in the matter of the assessment and de- termination of benefits and dam ages acCruinS to all parties inter ested by the layout of Nathan Street, from Newton Terrace, w"st- erly, and the establishment Of q grade on said street, between the aforesaid points, as the same was accepted by the Board of Alder men June lst, 1881, approved June 7, 1881, made report 10 the Board Ot Aldermen, setting forth that they rauscd reasonable notice 10 be giv- "n to all persons interested in the proposed public improvement, In ali respect pursuant to the provisions of the Charter Of said City. to ap- pear before us and be heard in ref erencc thereto. And that they fully heard at the time and place sp"ci- fled in said notice, all persons who appeared before us.
 And thereupon, they did assess and determine that each of the fol- lowing named persons pay 10 the City Of Waterbury, for benefits ac- crulng to them and each of them. by the proposed public improve mcnt, over and above all dam ages, the sums written opposite their names. respectively, 10 witt
 SOuthcriy Side: Chris II. Neus- wanger $47.60; Thomas r. Kelly, s20.40. George W. Hume, $20.40; Albert J. Bronsky $20.40.
 NOrthcrly Side: Dudley r. Beach. $47.G0; William II. Boden. Alice M. Boden. s44.2o; total, $2O0.G0,
 And they did further assess and determine that the benefits and damages are equal to all other per sons and corporations interested in the proposed public improvement.
 Report accepted. assessment of benefits and damages confirmed and adopted by the Board of Aldermen August 5. 1891, approved August (, 1881.
 Attest: :--
 EDWARD E. ODONNELL. s-6-3t. City Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
Chase Swim For
 Girls Tuesday
Mermaids From All Sections of City to Compete
 Keenan Directing

The annual Chase Park swim ming meet for girls will be held Tuesday afternoon at the spacious Chase Park pool at 2 o'clock with fair mermaids from all sections of the city competing in the midget. junior and senior divisions. As an added innovation this year the committee in charge of the com petition have secured from the leading merchants of the city an abundant supply of ice cream and cake which will be distributed to the various competitors.
 Eddie Keenan, round and ike able instructor, Is heading the di- rectors in charge of the meet ably assisted by Kels Brennan of Cath ollie University and Mrs Luddy. girls director. The forenamed trio contemplate the meet to be the most closely contested one in years.
 Only girls ranging from IF to IS years of age will be eligible to compete. All entries must be handed in to either of the three supervisors before Tuesday noon. The judges for the meet will be Joseph Brennan of Catholic Uni versity, "Smiler'' Kelly of Wash ington and Jake Reiger of Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

STATE OF CONNECTICUT. District of Waterbury, Hs. Probate Court, August 9th, 1881.
 ESTATE OF Elizabeth Kelly. late Of the Town of Waterbury, in sad District. deceased.
 Tine Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury. hath limited and allowed six months from tn" date hereof for the creditors of HaI1 estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at tested within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons In debtcd 10 said estate are requested to mako immediate pa ayment to
 EDWAHD k KELLY, S-7-3t Administrators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Silver Bay. x. Y. - Industrial leaders of eastern and midwest ern states met here for the annual 1O-day Silver Bay Industrial h. stitute today.
 More than a score of authorities will take part in the discussions, including Prof. w. C. Lytle. of New York University: Bird Shultz. of the New York Stock exchange; J. D. Brown, of Princeton Uni- versity, and Dr Mary Crawford. of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
 Plant operation and manage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

early this morning at the home of 23 Sarsfield street. He has been resident of this city for so years coming from Ireland. He resided for the most of his life in the North End section of the city. Mir Kelly was q carpenter by trade and was very well and favorably known.
 He is survived by one sister Mrs Margaret Grimes, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from the home, 23 Sarsheld street to St Thomas church where q mass of requiem will be celebrated at Q o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's church.
 ROCiO-Mrs Louisa (Figlio) Rocco, aged 28 year, wife of Louis Rocco, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 13 Seymour street, fol- lowing brief illness. She was born in Waterbury and was well known among local Italian resi- dents
 Besides her husband she leaves one daughter. Anna; her mother, Mrs Teresa F'iglio; three sisters. Mrs Antonio Cecilio. Mrs Alfred Mandino and Miss Anna Figlio, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held to- morrow morning at 8:15 o'clock from her home to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church where re- quicm high macs will be celebrated at o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
CAPT MALONE
 ILL WITH COLD
SncclaI to The Dcmocrat !

Especial to The Dcn0crat)
 Naugatuck, Aug 1.-The ru. nror that Captain Anthony Ma lone Sr of the local police de. pertinent was taken seriously iii last night was thrown to the winds this morning when Naug- atuck police officials stated thnt the popular captain is fin fine health outside of q sever cold which will keep him from duty for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
MAY CLOSE OIL
 WELLS OF TEXAS

Tyler. Tex, Aug 7.-(UP)-Oil producers in East Texas, the field whose opening sent the price of crude oil tumbling down $2.50 to 22 cents a barrel, to-day conduct ed a campaign for voluntary clos
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
OBITUARY

SHEEHY-Mrs Catherine Sheehy widow of David Sheehy. died last evening at St Mary's hospital af- ter d brief illness. She was very we'll known in this city and had q wide circle of friends in the Bald win street section where she re- sided. Mrs Shcehy had been a resident of this city for 2S years and was ar active worker in church and civic events. Her husband. who died more than a year ago was one of the best known and liked residents of the citF and Is remembered with muth respect especially by the older residents and politicians.
 Mrs Sheehy is survived by three daughters, Margaret, Norah and Mrs Richard Fahy; one son, Will liarn; two sisters, Mrs Thomas Moynihan of this city and Mrs John O'keefe of Ireland; and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Mon day morning from the home, l54 Baldwin street to the Immaculate Conception church where a mass of requiem will be celebrated at q time to be announced later. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 McINTEE-JOhn Joseph Mcln- tee, aged 63 years, of 3 Ash street, died early this morning at the morning at the Grace hospital, New Haven. He was born in Ire land, but resided in this city for the past 20 years, being an em- ploye of the Scovill Manufacturing company.
 He Is survived by his wife, Marguerite one; daughter Mar guerite Wcidorn and three sisters, Elizabeth, Agnes and Anna. The body was removed to the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue. from where the funeral will be held Monday morning to thc Sacred Heart church. Burial will take place in Calvary cemetery. other arrangements will be an nounced later.
 KELLY -- Michael Kelly died
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Louis violette. clerk, 937 South Main street; Annette Riberdy. fac- tory employe, 10t Eden street. West Main street; Grace Robinson. occupation. nops. aonthinTton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
JUST THE HOME BREW

Worcester, Mass, Aug 7.-Ap- preaching their home, Mir and Mrs Abraham Zadin heard what seemed to be gun battle within. and summoned police, who found Zadin's home brew was too potent to be confined by cork stoppers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of Ben min Hack enson of Waterville will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Arthur J. Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to St Johns church. Burial will be in Pine Grove cemetery
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

Death Valley is about 50 miles lnog and averages 20 to 9 miles wide, from the crests of the en- closing mountain ranges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

ing of their wells until the price goes up again.
 A mass meeting was called for August IA at Tyler, when general shutdown agreement will be sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
MASS NOTICE

MAHER--A first anniversary mass tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock at St Francis xayier's church for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs Catherine Maher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
DIED

SHEEH,- this city August c. 1881 Mrs Catherine Sheehy of lJf Baldwin St. Funeral Monday morn ing, time to be announced later Burial in Calvary cemetery. X ELLY Y~-in this city Aug 7, l33l Michael Kelly of 23 Sarsfieid St Funeral tomorrow morning at S:l5 o'clock to St Thomas church. Burial in new st JOsephs ceme- tery.
 McINTEE-In this city Aug ', 1881 John Joseph McIntec of Ash st. Funeral Monday morning to Sacred Heart church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 ROCCO---In this city Aug G, 1881 Mrs Louisa tFiglio) Rocco of 10 Seymour St. Funeral to-morrow morning at 8:i5 o'clock tO Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07
BIRTH NOTICE

son William Thomas at St Mary's hospital. August ., 1891 to Mir and Mrs William Mischou of 33 Ives street. Mrs Mischou was the former Margaret Fitzachery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-08-07

KELLY -- Michael Kelly died