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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Bluebird Inn
 Robbed of Smokes
Early Morning Break At
 tributed to Boys

Unexpected guests dropped in- to the Bluebird Inn on Thomaston avenue early this morning and helped themselves to a generous supply of cigars and cigarettes. The police as well as the proprie- tress would be interested in meet ing them on any other occasion, but particularly at hour conven- tent for all concerned.
 The police attributed the break at the inn and in a grocery store at IA Lafayette street to the work of youngsters. A supply of grocer ies was stolen from the last named establishment. Judging by the thoroughness of the search made, it was very apparent that the visit- ors were interested in obtaining money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Officials Puzzle Over New Series Of Clues
 In Ceilings Murder
Physician Who Performed Ceilings Autopsy Goes to
 Sanitariunl- nl-Men Not Held in Florida

lively identified the corpse by de- scribing to Dr Vincent McAuliffe peculiar burn on Smiths arm. A similar mark was found on the | corpse.
 The Raymond brothers told au- | thorities Smith once said Ritchle threatened his life. They also said
 Smith had not appeared at their lunch wagon for about three
 weeks.
 The corpse gave evidence that Smith, if it was he, met his deatn in virtually the same manner as Collings-through blows on the | head and subsequent drowning. Authorities noted the possibility he might be the "wounded man" men tioned in Mrs Ceilings account of the murder.
 The pirates were two men, one appearing to be AS or 50, and the other 20 or 25. When they first approached the Penguin, Ceilings yacht, they told him they had a wounded man they wanted to take to Stamford, Conn.
 After murdering Ceilings they put his wife in a canoe. As they padded around they frequently slaked an apparently abnormal thirst by drinking from a can of water they had in the canoe. At point near the Connecticut shore the younger got out and the older man padded around with Mrs Col lings for several hours, finally put ting her aboard deserted motor boat.
 The mems strange thirst caused William A. Kelley. Mrs Ceilings attorney, to suggest they might be drug users.
 Mrs Ceilings recalled, in her ac- count of the murder, that her hus- band had asked the pirates: Aren't you a clam digger? Your face seems familiar" To which the older man re- piled: "No, I ain't no clam digger" Before he left Mrs Ceilings he told her he was a married man and had three children. He spoke with no unusual accent, she said. The charge on which Hubner
 was held was that he failed to support his wife and three chil-
 dren. He speaks with a strong German accent.
 Lieutenant Martin Lengyel of
 Norwalk, who questioned Ritchie
 when he was arrested for practic- ing without a license, said the man told him he was addicted to mor-
 phine. Ritchie was known to
 have owned a 12-foot boat and a
 green canoe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Missing Police Vet Found at Married
 Daughters Home

Adams, Mass. october - (UP) = Captain Henry Brndeur, 60 veteran Adams police officer, who disappeared from his home Mon. day night, arrived safely at the home of his daughter, Mrs John Butler, in Northampton today, ac- cording to reports received here.
 Brodeur left presumably for g stroll and when he failed to re. turn search was made for him ir the foothills of Mount Greylock Following reports that he went by train to Watervliet, N. Y. the search was extended to New York state and Canada.
 Though unharmed Brodeur was reported as in a highly nervous state when he reached the Butler home. He had complained of se- we're headaches lately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Polling of jury to hear the arson charges against Tofelas Lat vanis and Milalina Latvanis of this city was started in superior court this morning before Judge Newell Jennings. At press hour eight jury men had been chosen with four more needed to fill the panel, ex- pected to be selected early this aft ernoon.
 The couple is charged with hav- ; ing set fire to their three family house at 497 Highland avenue last July 26th. Speedy work on the part of the local fire department con- fined the blaze to the lower part of the building with the result that slight damage resulted. Evidence of gasoline found sprinkled through out the building led officials to be- lieve the fire to have been of in- cendiary. origin. The arrest of the two accused followed.
 Attorney A. Henry Weisman and Attorney J. Henry Freeman re- quested the polling of a jury when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
GoID STANDARD SAFE

Washington, Oct 1.--(UP)-The administration is unqualifiediy op- posed to any recession from the gold standard. officials said to-day. In commenting on agitation for a return of bimetalism--adoption of . joint gold and silver standard. Secretary Mellon will say noth-
 fng publicly unless the nroposals sain more nofnentum than at present. it was understood. but at the treasury no concern was felt that the movement would get far.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Greenwood avenue, Seymour street, Grandview avenue. Revere street, Morningside avenue, Robbins street, Chamber street, Lone Oak avenue, Bidwell street, Pennington avenue, Woodland avenue, Pier pont street, Fort Hill avenue. Or ange street, Robert street. Wood bine street, Frost road, Wilkenda avenue. Camp street, Cossett street, Plaza avenue, High street, Lex ington avenue, Oakville avenue, Railroad Hill, Hamilton avenue, Easton avenue. Willow street, Yates avenue, Irvington avenue, Porter street, Beecher avenue, Lincoln street, Slocum street.
 Woodside avenue, Chestnut avenue, Manville street, Chapman avenue, Sperry street, Middlesex street, Edwards street, Alma street.
 The following streets were com pleted: America street, Caroline street, Chase avenue (90 per cent), Earl street, Herkimer street, Me- Donald street, Kaytonne avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
EIGHT JURORS CHOSEN IN ARSON CASE
Michael StangO Up on Charge Made Matters Easy for Pc. lice By Calling at
 Station

Michael Stango. 2S, surrendered to the local police to-day. He is wanted on the charge of breaking and entering in connection with the recent burglary in the cigar shop of Morgan Brothers in north square. Patsy Alcorace, a confed- crate of Stango is at present serv- ing a sixty days jail sentence. He was convicted last week in the superior court. Stango returned from a trip out of town was ad- vised to consult with the police.
 Stango and Alcorace tell con- fiicting stories as to their part in the robbery,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Place Minister
 In ''Iron Lung''
Plagemann Taken to St Respiratory Paraly-
 sis Evident

Arrangements being made hour by Waterbury hospa authorities in connection with removal St May of Rev Martin Pgmann of Union City who show signs of respiratory paralysis He will be placed in the iron lung at the latter institution
 admitted to the Waterbury hospital yesterday with slight paralysis of the neck but his condition that time said be serious
 Today however he complained of internal pains and it was idle. s58aS
 In the Waterbury hospital the resprao being used by the year old Wckstfom boy who showing of improvement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Police Seeking . Young Student
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from Raisbecks pockets made trail across the turf.

lrOHl ItdiSptCk pOchctS IHdue trail across the turf.
 Dr William H. McMahon, medi- cal examiner, signed death certi- ficate attributing death to acute superative meningitis He refused to elaborate on this prior to Cor oner John J. Phelan's inquest, scheduled to begin to-day, but it was indicated it might have been superinduced by violent attack.
 A roadster which Mrs Garrett had loaned Raisback when she left for Europe last spring was found parked with the lights burning, near morgue. g K James Cusack, New York police man who lives here, said he saw Raisbeck Tuesday night, walking arm and arm with youth of about 20. Police received a report two men were seen in the parked road ster of Mrs Garrett outside the cemetery late Tuesday night. "
 If Raisbeck was slain, police said. the murderer made no attempt to cover his trail by removing iden- tifying articles from his victims pockets. In addition to the Santa Monica check, police discovered money order receipts in the name of Mrs M. l.. Fairbanks, 12 Pres colt Avenue, Cambridge, Mass, and A. Priest, 17 East sgd Street, New York. a laundry check from Park avenue, New York, hand laundry. two jewellers repair checks from John H. Derby. a post card ad- dressed to Mrs A. c. Green, 33, Hanpden Hall, Cambridge, Mass, believed to be e relative. a deposit slip from the Cambridge Trust company. and membership cards in the Automobile club of California and the Dramatists' Guild.
 Raisbeck had one Broadway pro- duction to his credit. Rock Me. Julie" in which Paul Muni and Helen Menkin played. The play lasted only two weeks, however. Raisbeck had been thought to be rehearsing another play in New Jersey recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
STUDY UNDER WAY
 ON HOSPITAL NEEDS

Washington, D. C-In recent communication to Watson B. Miller. chairman of the national rehabilitation committee of the American Legion. George E. Hams assistant administrator of veterans affairs, advised that study is in progress of the capacities of all hospitals of the veterans admin istration with q view to ascertain. ing the proportionate needs of each hospital in the matter of space for administrative activities adequate recreational facilities and dining room and kitchen re- quirements.
 The extent of the construction to be undertaken with funds re- gently made available, according to Hams. is entirely in the handi of the federal board of. hospital ization. It is anticipated that in the near future this entire matter will be presented to the board foi consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Crosby Students
 Register Gain
IA More Scholars on Roster Than Year Ago.
 --l,688 Total

Official registration figures at Crosby high school, released this morning by Principal Louis A. Thibodeau, show 1888 pupils reg istered in the four classes or an increase of 14S scholars over the 1880 mark.
 The complete registration in classes follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
CONFER ON SITUATION

Washington. Oct 1-(UP)-sec. retary of State Stimson to-da, summoned w. Cameron Forbes American. ambassador to Japan, tt confer on the situation crested by Japanese military operations ii
 Manehuria. Forbes left Japan be. fore the Manchurian dispute be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
FLEETWOOD SUFFOCATEs
 WORKER

Hawkesbury. Ont, (UP)-Arma Berlinquette, 23. was suffocated when he was buried beneath a pile of pulpwood at an International Paper company mill here. Berlin quette's father was fatally injured while working at the same mill 22 years ago. ,fsS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

New York-Theater crosses in 2s leading cities for weekend of September 24-25 totaled $2,392,- 313, increase of $73,78S over the preceding week end and the larg- est gain since last spring. accord ing to Motion Picture Daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
OFFICIALS FATHER DIES

Fall River, Mass. Oct. 1.--(UP) Richard E. Warner. 60. father nf Attorney General Joseph D. War ner of Massachusetts. died at e hospital here to-day after being under treatment . week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
DIES FROM sLAsHING

vartanisn. ss' unempioyed dancs @ musician, slashed his neck and arms with q razor blade in ms died shortly after being taken to City Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Chicago-Institute of American Meat Packers reported better de- mand for pork and beef products during September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
LAVAL ANNOUNCEs BUDGE1

Paris, Oct 1.--(UP)-Premier Pierre Laval announced to-day that the 1882 budget of 50.000.- 100000 francs had been drafted without increasing taxes. Francois Pietri. budget minister, estimated receipts on the current budget would show a deficit of 2,000, 0,000,- 900 to 5000, 100000 francs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Younrstown. O.. Oct 1--(UP)s- Dr w. ]. Cooper, United States commissioner of education. coi- lapsed while making a speech be- fore the Exchange club here to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Detroit-Reo Motor Co ship ments in September totaled 1905 cars. against 1.137 units in Aug ust.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
BRIGHT SPOTS
 IN BUSINESS
(By United Press )

New York, Oct 1.-(UP)-Net profit of Continental Can Go. in the first 8 months of 1891 was equivalent to the full years di- vidend requirements, o. c. Huff man, president said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Detroit--Buck Motor Co, division of General Motors will resume
 operations October on a five-day week basis after shutdown for , whole month of September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
Ratsr pANx p.rr

RAISE BANK RATE
 Helsingfors, Finland, oct 1.- (UP)-The Finnish bank rate was raised 1A per cent to-day to 7ik per cent. The raise followed iIs- creased bank rates and suspension or the gold standard in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

washington--oii in storage de- clined 15,9S7.0 .000 barrels in Aug ust, against 3,415,000-barrell drop in July. according to U. 8. Bu- reau of Mines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

tof a s1 quarterly dividend, against $1.25 paid previously, much bet ter than anticipated declaration. Penrsylyania opened at s3M up lIIackawanna 3S up 5M; Northern Pacific 25b up %; Reading SIS up
 Among the issues to make new lows were Telephone at i2s& of
 N Gsntsne1;aa Faeas asS San Off i wssteEI 1m Union 9lh off B;. Sears Roebuck eaN off T; Fox Film A TX off A; North American 35 off 4; American Water Works 2sA off ?. PRICES AT BOTTOM New York, oct 1.-(UP>-Dow, Jones and company in their stock market summary to-day said Many observers felt that the current phase of the downward movement Gin the stock markeD was m US These observers, Dow-Jones said, based their conclusion on the be- haviour of the market averages. Yesterdays decline carried the Dow-Jones industrial average to from the high reached on the nor atorium rally and the greatest de- crease for any liQufdating move- ment since the November, 1923, market, when the decline amounted to AS per cent.
 BOND HOUSE SUSPENDED New York, Oct 1.-CUP)--Curtis and Sanger was suspended for n- solvency to-day by the New York Stock Exchange to-day.
 NEW ENGLAND BUSINESS
 Boston, oct 1.--(UP)-The gen. eraI level of New England Indus trial activity in August declined to a point only slightly higher than that which prevailed at the begin view of the Federal Reserve bank of Boston said to-day.
 Practically all lines of business except the boot and shoe industry were affected, according to the re- view. Concerning this industry Ut said:
 "In August in this district there was an increase of more than the usual seasonal amount in boot and shoe production, and 8 substantiai number of Massachusetts manufac- turers in this industry reported an average increase of 7:5 per cent in August in the. number of wage earners employed, while aggregate weekly earnings of this group in- creased 16.3 per cent, according to the Massachusetts department of
 
 Though wool consumption from May through August remained fair ly high, cotton consumption during that period never exceeded 65 per cent of the 1923-24-25 average, and in August was 5o.6 per cent, the re- view stated.
 Building contracts awarded in New England in August were about 13 per cent less than in July and l2 per less than in August, 1930. WOOL MARKET Boston, Oct 1.-(UP)-The Boston wool market report issued to-day by the local United States agricui- ture department office follows:
 Manufacturers and topmakers are in the market for some 64s and finer domestic wools and for oc- casional lots of the lower grades. Prices on recent transactions indi- cate . generally lower level of prices on domestic wools as coffi- pared with the nominal quotations of last week. Uncertainty over labor difficulties in some New Eng- land wool manufacturing centers has . retarding effect upon trad ing"
 POUND WEARS S4 London, Oct 1.-(UP)-The pound sterling neared $4 again to-day when the stock market opened. The dollar exchange rate was $3.94M compared with yesterdays opening
 Other fnrafon av,har-o ...x-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Detroit-Chrysler Corp retaiis sales during August were 75 per cent ahead of August. 1880, Wal ter F. Chrysler, president, said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01
WOOL MARKET
POUND WEARS s4

FOUND WEARS "A London, Oct 1.-(UP)-The pound sterling neared $4 again to-day when the stock market opened. The dollar exchange rate was $3.94iz compared with yesterdays opening at 3.86.
 Other foreign exchange rates were:
 Montreal 4.45; yesterday 4.35. Paris 100; yesterday 97K.
 Milan 76: yesterday 79.
 Berlin 16z: yesterday 16Iz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-01

Detroit--Net profit of Kelvina- tor Corp for the fiscal year ended September 90, 1891. will be larg- CT than that of either 1880 or 1929, officials said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
EPISCOPALIANS
 NOT TO DISCUSS
 RELIGION ALONE
Twenty Bishop, Clergy and Lay Delegates Signed Statement to Talk on Problems of the Day

New York, July 22.-(UP)--- Problems such as unemployment, prohibition, world disarmament, working hours for women instead of moral pious resolutions which annoy people" will be urged for discussion at the general conven- ton, the Protestant Episcopal church, In Denver in September.
 Twenty bishops. clergy and lay delegates to the convention signed a statement urging discussion and action on such social welfare prob lcms which is published in the current issue of "The Churchman." " the denominational organ.
 The church ought not go into politics in the ordinary sense in which the word is ucd,' but 1t k the duty" of the church to dis cuss serious violations ''in moral law either in the lives of our pco- pie or in the relations of our coun- try to foreign nations." the state ment said.
 Signers included Bishops Eamuel E. Booth, Vermont; Chaunccy T. Brewster, Connecticut; Benjamin Brewster. Maine; Charles Fiskc New York; Henry Hobson. Ohio; Irving r. Johnson. Colorado: G Ashton oldham. Albany; Philip NJ Rhinelander, Pennsylvania; War rcn l.. Rogers. Ohio; William Scar lett, Missouri; Henry K. Shcrill Massac husctts. George w. Wicker sham was among the lay signers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
Treatment for New Lawn Disease Spraying With Bordeaux Mixture Brings Fair
 Results

New Haven.-How to control the epidemic of a new fungus that is making brown patches on lawns and golf courses apparently throughout Conenctlcut, was rec commended to-day by tho Connec- ticut Agricultural experiment sta ton.
 Spraying with Bordeaux mix ture will obtain fair control In most instances. the station said. Wet weather applications should be made more frequently. The dls- ense was reported only last sum mer and the study of control methods is not yet conclusive.
 The fungus spreads most rapid ly in damp weather. Tho wet and cloudy weather this month has brought 1t out on many lawns. On dry days there is evidently little If any development of the disease.
 Widespread damage has been reported to the station botonisty They have never known such out breaks as the ones that occurred as the ones that occurred last year and this. The grass is mat ted down as If 1t had been satu- rated with gasoline or kerosene and under the microscope the dead leaves show black spots. Lawns recently seeded appear to be the most susceptible. Bent grasses. especially tho creeping bent, appear to be the most sev- erely attacked.
 Lawns SO damaged should not he watcred excessively. Persons mistakinE the injury as due to lack of moisture have sprinkled their lawns and caused the fungus to spread in . widening circle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
Madnick Found
 in Contempt
Judge McNiff Passed on Icemen's Question
 Yesterday

Judge Miles r. McNin found sufficient evidence to adjudge CharleS Madnick in contempt of court following n hearing in the common pleas court yesterday and administered fine of $10. Mad nick. an iccman. was found to have violated an injunction restraining him from engaging in the ice ped- ding business on b3 streets in the northeast section of the city. Com plaint was made to the court by Jacob Zakheim. who purchased the Ice business from Madnick. Iak- helm, through his counsel. Attor- ncy Max Traurig, brought In wit nesses to prove his contention that Madnick was still engaged in the Ice business with his son. Samuel Madnick, and selling ice on the streets restricted in the inJunction' Judge McNiff issued the injunction in May. Attorney Herman J. Wcisman appeared for the defcnd- ant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22
The Doll Contest
 at Fuller Street
Prizes Awarded for Vari- Ous Types Presented
 By Children

A doll contest was sponsored yes terday afternoon nt 2 o'clock at the Fuller street playground under the direction of Mrs. Sadie Burns. Every conceivable type of doll was entered b the little mothers who turned out cnmasse for this event.
 The judges, Marion Van Deusen and Mrs. Donovan. selected Anita Fafard as the possessor of the most petite entry, Rita ODonnell as the owner of the funniest and Jane Me Donald as the possessor of the most unique. Evelyn Graves won n prize for the most old-fashioned en- try and Annette Gucrtin for the best baby doll. Harrictt Hale en- tered n pair of twin dollies which also were awarded prize. Dorothy Kcndrcik and Catherine smith en- tered the prcttiest dolls.
 Other entries included: Bertha Theroux. Rose Cavello. Margaret Cavcllo. Lydia Doomey, Rolande St. Pierre. Yolande Snntille. Cath erinc smith. Dorothy Caffrey, Anna Mihaldo. Cabried St. Pierre. Eve lyn Graves. Anitc Fafard. Margaret Mcclellan, Irene Houlc. Gertrude Vance. Alexander St. Pierre. Helen Sullivan, Elizabeth Grasso. Mary Mccormick, Albert Russo. Marion Thompson. Rose Mary O'Connor, Betty Wallace. Irene Brophy. Betty Brccn, Rita O'Donnell. Helen Brick, Mary Peters. Theresa Gaudrault. famine Gaudrault. Mary Snowden. Mary Mullaly. Libra Grasso. Beebc Callahan, Nancy Killian. Doris Me Cormick. Mary Whelan. Catherine Connor. Madeline Graph. Annette Guertin. Elaine Wright, Dorothy Kcndrick. Francis Donnclly. Anita Kcndrick. May LeClalrc. Jane Me Donald and Harrictt Hale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-22

The male population of Water- bury is suffering far more, numer- ically speaking. from the scythe of the grim reaper than the females. Last month, for instance, there were 74 deaths, of which 50 were males. For the past six months, the men accounted for 299 of the b41 deaths, of this number PAP being women. On the other hand, figures for the first four months of the year show that there were 297 males born and 243 females, mak- ing a. total of $40 births.
 Figures for the past two months were not available, hence a six months comparison is impossible.
 January accounted for 38 deaths, S5 males and 43 females; February 94 deaths, 50 males, A females; March. 107 deaths. 57 males and 50 females; April, 94 deaths. 48 males and 46 females; May. "A deaths, 39 males and 35 females; and June, "A deaths, 50 males and 24 fe- males.
 Two facts stand out in the above figures. One is that there are more deaths during the winter months and the other Is that the men have exceeded the women in number of deaths for each month.
 Births. however, almost tie fin four months the deaths for the six months since January, 1881. There