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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
$20, ,000 Sought In
 Civil Actions
Maid Brings $l0,000 Action Against Southern New
 England Ice Co

tiff's feet, the suit alleges. At torney Timothy s. Sullivan drew the complaint.
 In the second suit, prepared by Attorney Michael V. Blansfield Margaret Laser, 16 year old resi- dent of Plymouth seeks to recover $10,000 for permanent disfgure- ment of her face, caused wher struck by the car of Nathan Shane of Chelsea, Mass. She was walk ing along Riverside street in Ply mouth on September 27, 1880 and was over on the macadam shouldel of the concrete highway when hit by the defendants car which was delivering a tent to the Plymouth Fair grounds, the suit alleges. It charges the defendant was about to put up the tent to sell merchandise at the fair.
 The suit alleges the girl suffered a laceration over her right eye that has left a jagged scar, giving the appearance that her eye is almost closed. The scar destroys the beauty and symmetry of her face and will last her entire life, the suit charges. In addition she sustained a fractured leg that prevented her from walking for more than four months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

cine, Wis; John Rodgers, Reading Penn.
 .s Four ships believed to have been fin the Caribbean somewhere in the Vicinity of the part of the hurrl- ,cane were unreported. They were sthe Point Braba, Gulf Pacific line, which left New Orleans last Thurs day for San Francisco.
 ~ The Point Chico, of the same ,ilne, which left Colon on the same .day for New Orlenas.
 ' The Elizabeth Kellog of the Kel- log steamship corporation, New York, which left Colon Tuesday for iEew York, and the Australind, of the American Australind steamship Tines, which left Galveston We'd fiesday for Australit via the Pana- ma canal.
 ~s Authorities indicated any or all s6f the vessels might have suffered mishap in the storm.
 Y, 1o great was the intensity of the stcrm at Belize that San Juan's condition was minimized, though at least two persons were killed and Approximately 100 homes ard shuildings were wrecked. ns yn Belize the wind whipped sthrough at a 110 mile an hour velocity which without the destruc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

Damages of s20,o00 are asked ir two civil actions started to-day in the common pleas court. One of the actions is unusual due to the circumstances surrounding the case. The other is an automobile accident suit in which the girl al- leges permanent injuries. Both suits are returnable the first Tues day of October.
 In the first action, the plaintiff is Ethel Serrell, maid in the home of D. T. Harrington, Jr, against the Southern New England Ice Corporation in which damags of $10,000 are sought. She charges she was waiting to pay the iceman delivering ice to the Harrington home at 292 Columbia boulevard on February IA, 1881, when he at- tempted to force the ice into the refrigerator and dislodged two large wooden slabs, or table leaves, causing them to fall onto her feet.
 The two slabs, the complaint states, were resting against the re- frigerator, and became dislodged when the iceman attempted to force the ice, which was too large, into the receptacle. By violently forcing it, he caused the slabs to fall to the floor, crushing the plain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

Former Alderman Mortimer Doran, 67, died this morning at St sMary's hospital after a brief ill., ness. For many years Mir Doran was one of Waterbury's outstand- ing citizens and identified in an active manner with the city's government. His death to-day eiicited many expressions of sym pathy for his family and many Sincere tributes as to the char acter and record of achievements of the deceased. A native of Pottsville, Pa, Mir Doran has re sided in Waterbury for over fifty years, most of which time he lived in the eastern section of the city. He was an ex-member of old Go G, Connecticut National Guards, and a former captain of the Hi- bernian Rifles.
 The deceased was city select man for years and was elected al derman from the first ward. He held the position of superintendent of charities at one time and in ad- dition to serving on the aldermanic board was member of the board of finance. In March, 1914, he succeeded the late John Garren as a member of the City Hall com mission. He was held in the highest esteem by his associates in the city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
City Officials
 Pay Tribute To His Achievements
Served Waterbury in Various Capacities, Being Mem-
 Der of Commission Which Built City Eiall-For- nler Member of Company C and Served in fiibern- X ian Rifles as Captain

government. He took a vital inter- est in the various affairs of Wat erbury and lent his name and ef- forts to many movements of com munity welfare and importance. From personal experiences he had an extensive knowledge of the de- velopment of the present form of government in Waterbury. His views and opinions on civic matters were accepted with appreciative interest by his friends and general public.
 For years MT Doran was en- gagged in business in the eastern section of the city. At the time of his retirement from active work he had a store on the corner of East Main and Welton streets, where he also resided.
 Various city officials to-day paid tribute to MT Doran and his many years of active and efficient serv- ices in the interest of Waterbury. The flags in front of the municipal building were lowered to half staff to-day as a tribute of respect to the deceased.
 The deceased is survived by his wife, Hannah; six daughters, Mary Catherine, Grace, Gertrude, Helen and Anna; two sisters, Miss Anna Doran and Mrs Harry Comuskey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
BassO Given Continuance
Autoist Faces Trial on
 September zl

A continuance until September 21st was ordered to-day in the case of Joseph Basso, 26, of Platts' Mill, charged with operating a mo- tor vehicle while under the influ- ence of liquor. One of the state's s princinpal witnesses, Mrs Charles Robinson, is still confined to St Mary's hospital with painful in- juries suffered last Monday even ing in an auto crash on the Meri- den road. Basso was the alleged driver of the machine which crashed into the car operated by Mrs Robinson's husband. Five per- sons were injured in this crash. There was serious doubt for a few days as to whether or not Mrs Robinson would Suffer the loss of an eye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
JET BLACK BABY
 GORILLA HAD AN
 OPERATION DONE
Veterinary Lanced an In- fected Finger and the Baby Hugs the Doctor for Joy

New York. Sept 12-(UP)- Snowball, a jet-black baby Grilla which has howied all week long because of an infected flnger-as who wouldn't-filled the air with animal curses when Dr Harry Nimphius, the Central Park Zoos veterinarian approached to oper- ate.
 With the aid of Ausseini and Manualla, two African black boys, eyes of Snowbalps papa and mama, Ingagi and Congo, the doctor lanced the finger and dressed it.
 Thereupon Snowbalps sweet na- ture reasserted itself, and he fold ed Dr Nimphius to his hairy bos- som in an estatic hug.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

New York, Sept 12-Up to Q little before the Labor day holiday, market conditions had maintained the general appearance of apathy which had become so nearly set tied as to be regarded by many as chronic. Since the latter part of last week, however, there has been a recurrence of far greater activ- ity, and indication that traders and investors are carefully weighing the autumn outlook for business and finance with view to decid- ing in their own minds the peren- nial question whether stocks have reached rock bottom. The infor- nation available does not throw new light upon the situation. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Auto Inebriate
 Pays S1OO Fine
Cassidy Escapes on Sec- Ond Charge of Carry-
 ing Gun

Arnold Cassidy, 26, of South bury was fined $100 and costs in police court this morning on the charge of operating a motor ve- hicle while under the influence of liquor. He was also accused of having illegal possession of a gun. On this compalint he was found not guilty and was discharged.
 Cassidy was arrested at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning on Wa tertown avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
FOUR DEATHS IN
 STATE PARALYSIS

New Haven. Sept 12-(UP)-- Four infantile paralysis deaths have been reported in Connecticut within the last 24 hours.
 Three-year-old Lucille McKenna. daughter of q Waterbury police man, died in q mechanical lung at St Msry's hosnliai. Waterbury, Francis plbella. I. ef Hartford. and Warren Stone. 20, of Winsted, died ct the Hartford isolation hospital Francis Coufrey, .. 0f New Haven died at New Haven hospitals
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

Leary, George Hayes. George King ston and several others.
 Approximately 4,000 applications from new voters are on file this year. It was originally figured that about 1.500 or 2,000 new electors would be actually sworn in. How ever. considering the long line on hand at the opening session to-day. 1t Is now believed that expectations may be surpassed. The democrats filed about 2,500 of the 4,O00 appli- cations. The board will sit every day from 10 o'clock in the morning to g o'clock at night every day next week. The board will complete its work at g o'clock next Saturday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Aaron A. Benedict were held in the Second Congregational church yesterday afternoon, Rev Moses D. Lowell of ficiating. Rev John R. Coombs assisted him. The honorary bear CTS, all deacons of the church, formed a guard of honor for the body which lay in state from 12:30 until o'clock.
 The honorary bearers were: Hol- lis D. Segur, Levi Wilcox. George w. Greene, Edson w. Hitchcock A. s. Ketchem. Crayton s. Carpen- ter, Louis B. Brewster, Orton P Camp and Henry F. Seng.
 Two selections were given by the church quartet under the di- rection of the former church or ganist, Gordon W. Stearns. The active bearers were Harry J Beardsley, Frederick B. Beardsley Leroy J. Mintie, Leon H. French Roy M. Gibbs, Earle H. Segur.
 Burial was in Riverside ceme. tery.
 The funeral of John J. Griffin will be held from the home. $50 Baldwin street. at S:15 o'clock Monday morning with a high mass in St Francis Xavier church at o'clock. Burial will be in Cav- airy cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph Kosaro- vich took place yesterday after noon from the home fo John M. Barna, 1S6 Tudor street, to the Russian Greek Orthodox church on Crown street. Services were conducted by Rev Peter Dzubay, assisted by Rev Joseph Pishtey, of Terryville. Burial was in the Rus sian Greek Orthodox cemetery where Rev Dzubay and Rev Pishtey read prayers. The bearers all members of St Peter and Paul society, were Wasyil Kopcha, sam uel Kopcha, John Uram. Michael Opalek, Andrew ssiba and Prokop sobatovich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
WATERMELONS TO
 PUT OUT FIRE

Wenatchee, Wash Sept 12-UP) A truck loaded with watermelops that Walter Griffith was taking to market skidded off the highway and burst into flames.
 Griffith wasted severa l minutes looking for water. Then he had an idea. He hurled watermelons al the blazing truck. They burst and water spurted. The 2Srd melon put out the fire. ttu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
SHORTS BANNED
 IN HIS COURT

East Hampton. Conn.,, Sept 12-- (UP)-Shorts are banned as court garbs in the East Hampton justice court.
 Sidney Leete appeared thus clad as witness in a speedkoat speeding case. Justice Morris Wrubel or dered him to Ego put on a pair of pants. Leete returned a few min utes later in borrowed trousers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
OBITUARY

GELINAS-Alphonsine Gelinas, aged 23 years, of Mill Plain. died this morning at St Mary's hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Canada and had resided in this city for the past, seven years. She was a communicant of St Ann's church.
 Mrs Gelinas leaves her husband, Alphonse, and one child, Bernard; her parents, MT and Mrs Alfred Grenier; two brothers, Albert and Ethren, and three sisters, Yvonne, Rose and Rachel.
 The body was removed to the home of her father-in-law, Joseph Gelinas, 436 South Main street, from where the funeral will take place, time and arrangements to be announced later.
 GERvAIS-William Gervais, age 71 years, died at his home, 51 East Liberty street, yesterday after a long illness. MT. Gervais was born in Canada and had been a resident of Waterbury for 26 years, during which time he was employed by Tracy Bros, as carpenter. He was a member of St. Ann's church.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Georgianna Gervais, four sons. Will fred, Phillip and Joseph of this city, and Albert of Detroit; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick Hickey of this city; four brothers, Achille and Lucian of Canada, and Henry and George of Butte, Mont; sister, Mrs. Oliver Ayotte of Canada, and seven grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from his home at S:30 o'clock Monday morn- ing to St. Ann's church at g o. clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 WELLS-Miss Jeanne E. Wells, age 30 years, formerly of Water bury, died at the home of her aunt, Miss Martha c. Wells, in Wallingford. on Wednesday.
 Miss Wells was born in South ford but spent many of her earlier years in Waterbury, and was very we'll known to many persons here. She was the daughter of Charles N. and Nina c. Wells, and a grand daughter of Capt Alfred Wells of this city. She attended Saint Margaret's school while living with relatives here. She went to Wal lingford about ten years ago, re- siding with her aunt, Miss Martha Wells, and was employed for some time at the office of R. Wallace & Sons, and later was vault cus- todian and stenographer at the First National bank.
 She attended to her duties there on Wednesday, and visited the an- nual flower show of the Walling- ford Garden club at the Potter mansion. While she was about as usual, it is said she had com plained of not feeling well, though her indisposition was not regarded as serious. But when her aunt, Miss Martha Wells, went to call her at the usual hour, she found her dead. A physician was called who thought that she had died in her sleep, probably about 6:45 o. clock, and had been dead about an hour when found. The medical examiner attributed her death to acute dilation of the heart. She Floyd Wallace of Wallingford and bury; her aunt, Miss Martha c. Wells of Wallingford. and other relatives. among whom are the Misses Anna and Mary White of Second avenue, this city.
 The funeral services were held this morning at the home of Miss Wells sister, Mrs Wallace, and were strictly private. Rev Donald W. Greene, rector of St PauPs Episcopal church, Walling- ford. officiating. The burial was in the Wells family plot in Riverside cemetery, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Schneider Race Postponed To-day
 By Bad Weather

Calshot, England, Sept 12-(U P)- Unfavorable weather today caused the postpontment of the Schneider cup sea plane speed races.
 The races will be held Sunday, beginning at 12:30 p. m., weather permitting.
 British speed flyers have no competition in the races, Italy and France having withdrawn. The flyers hoped to attain approxi- mately 400 miles an hour in the walkover that gives England per- manent possession of the Schneider trophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
Former Assistant
 U. s. Treasurer Dies in Boston

Boston, Sept 12-(UP)-Charles B. Strecker, 67, former assistant U, S. treasurer at Boston, died of pneumonia at Beth Israel hospital last night.
 Before being appointed to the Boston sub treasury by President Wilson in 1914 Strecker was suc- cessful journalist. He worked on the New York News Bureau, and in 1905 too kover the Boston Fin ancial News, restoring it from near bankruptcy to its former strength.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
NAUTILUS ON WAY HOME

Advent Bay. spitzbergen, Sept 12 -(UP)--The Polar submarine Nautilus was bound south to-day in a heavy snow storm. The sub- marine, aboard which Sir Hubert Wilkins and his crew reached within approximately $50 miles of the North Pole, returned here after a longer stay in the Arctic sea be- came impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
EX-ALDERMAN MORTIMER DORIAN DIES
CLOTHES STOLEN
 FROM APARTMENT
Mrs Riley Reports Loss to POlice-Values Them
 at $50
BLAMES NIGHT VISITOR

Mrs Catherine Riley of 241 North Elm street complained to the police to-day that her home was entered during the night and wearing apparel, including three dresses were taken. She estimated her loss at $50.
 According to Mrs Riley she left the door of her house unlocked for a boarder to enter. Some one apparently familiar with the place took advantage of the chance and walked off with the articles men, tioned
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
MEXICO ELECTED

Geneva, Sept f2.-(UP)-Ths league of nations assembly to-day unanimous vote and invited her to IAttsnd the present session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12
LiNDBERGHs DELAYED

Kasumigura Naval Airdrome. Japan, Sept 12.--(uP)--A strong wind temporarily delayed the de- parture of Colonel and Mrs Charles A. Lindborgh to-day on the 1iret les on their flight fo China D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

santo Domingo. Sept 12.--CUP) -Santo Domingo escaped damage by the hurricane that passed here. The storm was of slight inten- sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

St Thomas, Virgin Island, Sept l2.-(UP)-A Caribbean hurri- cane passed to the north of St Thomas Thursday afternoon, there were no casualties or property damage here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-12

lize to render all aid possible.
 Pan-American airways aided in relief work, broadcasting an ap. peal to the Red Cross for addition al medical supplies, doctors and nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
Y. NJ. c. A. OBTAINS
S7 NEW MEMBERS
Officials Congratulate Teams
for "Going Over Top" in
Annual Canvass.

| The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Is lover the top" In its annual can
vass for new members, according te
Huston Thompson, Y. M. G. A. presl-
dent.
At the closing dinner of the associa-
tons Membership Enrolment week last
f, night at the Central Y. M. G.. A. a
! total of SGT new members was reported
| by the 20 teams engaged in the can
vass. The goal had been 500 additional
members.
The workers, 100 in number, were
congratulated by President Thompson,
General Secretary Leonard De Cast and
the following members of the board OF
managers: Dr., A. C. Christie, Lloyd M.
Wilson, c. T. Kingsbury, Fred M. Net
tleship, Worth Shouts, w. c. Hanson
and DR.. Everett NJ Ellison. Ed Morton
Willis, member of the special committee
in charge of the campaign, awarded
prizes to those who distinguished them
selves in the canvass.
A number of the new members were
guests at the dinner and were well
coined into the association.
William B. BurrusS, sales engineer,
urged the membership organization to
continue its work throughout the year
instead of concentrating during a spe-
cial period.
Membership emblems will be awarded
by the newly formed Emblem Club next
week. The club is composed of men,
berS who have enrolled one or more new
members.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
| MACHINES REPLACE
STRIKING OPERATORS
All.America Cables Installs Type.
writers When Telegraphers
Refuse to Report.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November 6-Al-
America Gables, Inc, yesterday an
nounced that 1t had installed Geographic
typewrtterS for its cable service between
the United States and Latin American
countries to take the place of Il tele-
graph operators who are on strike.
The companys officials said 1t was
the first time such apparatus had been
used for undersea cable communication,
although it has been In common usage
for domestic telegraph service.
Experiments with the machines for
cable service have been under way
for some time, they explained, but the
walkout of operators several days ago
In protest against 10 per cent wage
cut speeded installation.
When the company announced its
reduction In wages, AZ operators went
on strike. Ohicials informed the en-
ployes that unless they returned TO work
by pm. Wednesday evening the ma
chimes would assume their jobs. Only
one man returned.
The Geographic typewriter instead Of
sending messages in code, which re-
quires an experienced operator, prints
its communications in actual words and
sentences and Is operated very much
like typewriter, and Geographic re-
ceiving machine simultaneously taps out
the message on paper at the other end.
All America Gables, Inc, a subsidiary
Of the International Telegraph & Tele-
phone Corporation, links this country
to major points in Latin America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
INCENDIARISM is LAID
TO CoMMUN1sTIc FIGHT
Pastor Of Colored Church Which
Was Burned Says He Was
Warned to Cease Crusade.

By the Associated Press.
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala, November
6.-The shadow of alleged Communistic
activity again lowered over Tallapoosa
County Wednesday night, as officers, as
sisted by deputy State fire marshal
sought to nix the responsibility for fires
That DESTROYED colored church and five
colored residences here Tuesday night
w. r. West, deputy State fire marshal,
came here at the request of Mayor
Thomas Russell, who said the fires were
incendiary.
The pastor of the church reported he
mad received anonymous threats his
church would be burned IL he did not
cease his crusade against Communism. -
organization OF share troopers
union among colored tenant farmers
last July resulted in q fight, during
which one man was killed and two Of
ficers wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
FOOD COURSE ARRANGED
Series of Glasses to Be Opened by
Red Cross Monday.

A series of 10 one-hour classes In
nutrition will be held at the American
Red Cross, District of Columbia Chan
ter, at 1880 E street, it was announced
today. The first meeting will be Mon
day, at $780, and others will follow on
each Monday at the same hour. Mrs,
Lillian Shillinger will be the instructor.
A fee Of So. for text books and supplies,
will be charged,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-06
FARM PROSPERITY HELD
VITAL FOR RECOVERY
Secretary Hyde Says Chicago Club
Restoration Of Buying Power
Worth More Than Export Market.


BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, November 6.-Arthur M
Hyde, Secretary Of Agriculture, said
Wednesday night that the way back to
prosperity would be found with the
restoration Of purchasing power to the
American farmer.
For 10 years, farmers suffered hnan-
ctally," he told the Economics Club.
When they finally lost their purchas-
ing power the small towns could buy
no more, agrarian banks failed with
frozen assets, and labor was thrown out
Of employment.
"The depression will be worth while if
we can get American industry and bank
ing to realize that their interest and
the farmers Is mutual. Restore the
purchasing power of the farmer and
you will produce a market greater than
the exports Of this country In the
palmiest days"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-01-30
William Muldoon Amazed
at Jim Corbett's Speed

William Muldoon, New York's grand
old man of boxing. believes that jim
Corbett, the wiry dancing master from
San Francisco. had the most endur-
ance of the old-time heavyweights.
"Corbett, moving fast all the time"
he says, gave the greatest exhibition
of sustained speed and endurance l
ever saw ir his 61-round match with
Jackson in the early 90s.
about tie fo.ty-fifth round Jack
son. dragging an injured leg behind
him, finally drove Jim into corner,
where he wanted him, but Corbett
jumped clear over the negro's shout
der. And that was after two
hours Of fighting.
"Jir was so relieved at getting
out of the tight place that he laughed
Historically to himself for two whole
rounds. Corbett probably would have
regained the heavyweight title from
Jim Jeffries at Coney Island in 1900 but
for his theatrical friends at the ring
side. They applauded him constantly,
shouting, Great boy He's a wonder
until Jim, always listening for words