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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

The state alleges reckless driving on the part. of Peebles and failure on his part to stop when he received a signal from the troopers.
 This morning Richter testified that last December Welsh was in volved in an accident. When Ques- tioned by the police he had no li- cense. Instead of notifying the mo- tor vehicle department he sent a notice to his insurance agent. Ill backing out of parking place his machine struck and slightly injured a pedestrian. In answering questions it was alleged that Welsh gave his fathers name instead of his own. The father is the owner of the car. Judge John F. McGrath. in view of the fact that no one was seriously hurt and that the accused made a conscientious effort to have the in- jured party reimbursed, said there was no deliberate attempt to avoid responsibility. He consequently sus- pended sentence on the two serious counts.
 John Biggins, A, of Silver street and Ralph Mastrianno, 27, of 341 Highland avenue were given sus- pended sentences on the charge of stealing a bedroom dresser from the Waterbury Mattress Co. The court was informed that the two young men in spirit of fun took the dress CT, but realizing within an hours time the seriousness of their act, re- turned it to the company. Neither one of the accused had pervious record. aA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
SOVEREIGNTY IN THE ANTARCTIC
 AGAIN BOBS UP
Rear Admiral Byrd's Report About to Be Filed and Great Britain Claims Come to View
By LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Stan COrrcSpOndcnt) Washington, March 31-UP)- Scientific proof of Rear Admiral
 Richard E. Byrd,s flight to the South Pole and aerial surveys of vast and previously undiscovered areas in the Antarctic are being prepared for publication here.
 Although no announcement of the forthcoming report has been made, the National Geographic society will soon publish the results of the mathematical check made upon Byrd's records. The admiral depos- ited his record of solar observations with the society for that purpose 'on his return from Antartica. Check of the accuracy of such records always Is the responsibility of the societys committee on researech.
 The Byrd expedition surveyed an area of 500,000 square miles, and the admirals belief is that 100000 square miles of the surveyed area never before had been seen by hu- man eye. The National Geographic society has no interest in political questions involved in counter claims to sovereignty, but the report of its research committee may materially bolster American claims to sover- eignity in the Antarctic regions.
 The issue almost became an open dispute between Great Britain and the United States soon after Byrd started for the Antarctic in 1928. Great Britain sent to the state de- partment here an innocuously word ed note which, in effect, gave Byrd permission to utilize all British fa- cilities in the Antarctic. American diplomats recalled the previous ses- sion of the Imperial conference in London had formally made claim to practically all the Antarctic area.
 Examination of the British note in
 light of this claim convinced the state department acknowledgement of the British note might constitute. likewise, an acknowledgement of British claims in the Ontarctic.
 bulky volume of counter American claims was compiled with the idea of immediately challenging several British claims to Antarctic sover- eighty, but plans for the subsequent London naval conference were being worked out and 1t apparently was not deemed a propitious moment to enter a dispute with Great Britain. About a year after the British note was received. the late Joseph P. Cotton, then undersecretary of state, drafted belated reply and in- cluded in it automatically worded refusal to commit the United States to the British Antarctic claims. The state department informed the United Press to-day that no claim to Antarctic territory had been filed by Byrd, but it is understood
 his report on that subject must go to the navy department, whence it 1t would be forwarded to the state department for any use President Hoover might care to make of 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
55 LEADING HOLLYWOOD STARS PLAY IN ONE
 HILARIOUS COMEDY

Hollywood.-Fifty-five of Holly woods greatest stars in one hilarious comedy!
 The secret is this: All of the studios are cooperating in putting over Players and Patrons Jubilee in 2,500 theaters in various parts of the country during Easter Week. As their contribution to the week, the 55 stars agreed to play in com edy called "The Stolen Jools". That will be the nucleus of a big show at each of the theaters participating in Players and Patrons Jubilee includ- ing the Fo-Poli Palace theater in Waterbury.
 Advance reports from the studios are to the effect that "The Stolen Jools" is a comedy riot. Actors and actresses formerly known chiefly for their dramatic ability have uncov- cred a distinct flair for comedy. We'll known comedians have outdone themselves.
 With such wealth of talent from which to draw, he picture Is described as 'an absolute knock out" It actually has plot.
 Here is the cast, listed alpha betically:
 AlCHarQ DdJHCAiuCoS, w VdihSA Baxter, Wallace Berry. Fl Bren- del, Joe E.. Brown. Charles Butter worth. Maurice Chevalier, Joyce Compton. Gary Cooper.
 Joan Crawford. Bebe Daniels, Richard Dix. Claudia Dell. Eff Dorsay. Irene Dunne, Stuart Err win.
 Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, Frank Fay, Richard (Skeets) Gallagher Wynne Gibson, Mitzi Green, Hedda Hopper, William Haines, Eddie Kane.
 Buster Keaton. Laurel and Hardy. Dorothy Lee, Winnie Light ner, Little Billy, Edmund Lowe. Ber Lyon, Bert Lytell, Victor McLaglen Polly Moran, Charles Murray. Jack oakie. Our Gang Kids, Eugene Pa. lette. E. c. Robinson, Buddy Rogers George Sidney.
 Norma Shearer. Lowell sherman Barbara Stanwycis, George r. Stone Fay Wray and Loretta Young.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
AIR MAIL PILOT SERIOUSLY HURT
 IN AUTO CRASH

Robert P. Hopkins, "A, night pilot of the Chicago-Cleveland Air Mail Lines, escaped injury in three thrill ing mishaps while flying, but to-day was seriously hurt when the auto mobile he was driving crashed into a street car subway abutment. Phy- sicians held little hope for his re- covery. He suffered fractured jaw, compound fracture of the left leg and serious internal injuries.
 Tn November. 1929, Hopkins land ed an N. A. T. mail plane in Edge water Park here. He had been un- able to locate the airport and was flying blind" He made perfect landing in small lighted patch in the park between two rows of trees. The wings of his craft had to be taken off before the plane could be removed. Six months later Hopkins flew into a string of high tension wires near South Middlebury, Ind. The plane crashed and caught fire but the pilot was uninjured. A year ago he brought his plane to safe landing in a cemetery near Scranton, Pa, after his engine went dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Famous Football
 Coach Rockne Killed
(Continued from Page D

Knute Rockne was a graduate or Notre Dame. He was star end on the varsity.
 Notre Dame football reached one of it's greatest peaks of popularity and prowess in the past season. AL though Rockne had professed to believe that his team would lose at least two games, the season was passed by without defeat.
 Starting with Southern Methodist in the southland with a 20 to IA victory, the Rockne-coached eleven turned back Navy, Carnegie Tech, Pittsburgh, Indiana, Pennsylvania. Drake, Northwestern. Army and Southern California. The Army game resulted in the closest score, 7-6. Notre Dame's victories over Penn (60-2O) and over Southern California (27-0) were routs.
 The California victory drew no end of comment from sports writ CTS the country over. for the game was seen as one involving evenly matched teams, but the Rockne men, Frank Carideo and Paul ("Bucky") O'Connor, were complete masters of the day.
 Well Known Here.
 Rockne, admittedly the greatest football coach of all time, was a familiar name in Waterbury sport ing circles. Last season, Rockne, who also was an able speaker, ap-. peared at the Second Congregation al church forum before a capacity audience and delivered very inter- esting address on "The Relation of College Football to the College Stu dent" His keen humor, combined with expert knowledge of his sub ject, provided most interesting evening for those in attendance, many of whom recall his address here, when the name of the great coach is mentioned.
 Waterbury admirers, particularly among the high school students looked up to him as a model teacher, many of them following his most in- teresting series in Golfers entitled From Norway to Notre Dame." At one time, his name was prominently mentioned for the position of head coach at Yale university. No off, cial action was ever taken on the matter, however in New Haven. Local theaters showed series of H. lustrated football pictures which Rockne made at Notre Dame, show ing some of his players in action. Tommy Kenneally, Crosby quarter back of 1929 was one of Rockne's star pupils.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
MARIE DRESSLFR AND WAL LACE BEERY IN "MIN AND
 BILL AT THE LYRIC

Here's the latest on the screen dramatic fishes.
 Fishes like dogs or birds. have their own dramatic personalities ln- conceivable as that may seem. Thus, Harold Wenstrom cameraman, made screen tests of deniZens of the briny deep with submarine camera lens in order to pick out piscine personalities for Min and Bill Metro o-Go1dwyn-M Mayors drama of a fishing village, now showing at the Lyric theater.
 The story presents an unusual drama of struggle between mo- ther and foster mother over child. As Min, Miss Dressler plays her firgt straight characterization since her brilliant work in Anna Chris tia'. Although the story is primar- ily q tragic one, there are numerous comedy interludes between Miss Dressler and Beery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
OAKVILLE

Mrs. Mildred .Hoyt of Main street entertained a card party yesterday afternoon. Two tables were in play. Those attending were Mrs. Carl Leonard, Mrs. Jennie Burhoe, Mrs. Miles Dean, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. George Kilbourne. Mrs. William Braun, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Mildred Hoyt. Mrs. James Burhoe won first prize. Mrs. Carl Leonard, second prize, and Mrs. Lyons the consolation prize. Later a delicious luncheon was served. Kite Flying Contest On Newton
 Heights Wednesday Afternoon
 Wednesday afternoon the Wolf Cubs will hold a kite flying contest on Newton Heights. About twenty young cubs will enter the contest. It is hoped that the weather will be suitable as otherwise the contest will be postponed and the meeting will be held at the Community house as usual.
 Mothers Club Postponed
 The Mothers club of the village week. The next meeting will be held April 9th, at the home of Mrs. Charles Verneau of Sunnyside ave- nue.
 Briefs
 Miss Elizabeth Chase, instructor of chemistry at the Connecticut col lege for women in New London, will spend her Easter vacation with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Loren Chase of Superior. Vi
 A social meeting of the senior Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church will take place Wednesday evening at z o'clock.
 Ladies' Aid society will meet We'd nesday at the Congregational church at 2:S0 o'clock.
 lLOST-Small brown and white dog Short hair, fox terrier. Answers to name of Nuisance. Call LeBouef, 42-5 WatertCwn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Suspended Trooper
 Testifies In Case
Welsh Fined on One Charge, Remaining Two Drawing
 Suspended Sentences

State Trooper Harold Richter, who is under suspension from the state police force pending a probe of the shooting of Mrs Viola Walker, negress, was a witness in local po- lice court this morning. He testified in the case of John r. Welsh, 24, of 613 Meriden road, who was ar- raigned on three charges, operating without license, failing to file report of an accident with the state motor vehicle department and eva sion of responsibility. Following a brief hearing Welsh was fined S1O and costs for failing to obtain Ii- cense before attempting to operate a motor vehicle. The other two charges drew suspended sentences.
 Richter appeared in his civilian clothes. He Is supposedly confined to the Beacon Falls barracks. About two weeks ago Richter and a rookie trooper. George Herr, fired several shots at an automobile operated by Alfred Peebles. colored, of Bridge port. Mrs Walker was seriously wounded in the back. The party was returning to Bridgeport from Waterbury and the shooting took place in the Jurisdiction of South bury. Former State Police Com missioner Robert Hurley suspended the troopers. Walker and his friends have engaged counsel to prosecute the charges against them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Gold Mining Stocks Featured The Market
 In Closing Hours
They Rose From 1 to 10 Points in One of the Most Active TurnOvers of Many Months

New York, March 31,-(UP)- Gold mining stocks featured the stock exchange gin the Afternoon trading to-day, rising to 10 points in active turnover. Other issues were quiet but firm with gains ranging to 2 points. s
 The four gold mining Issues made new highs on the big board. Home stake scared 10 3-4 points to 104, while Alaska Juneau rose to 15 up I; Dome mines ex-dividend 13 1-2 up l 3-8 and Mcintyre Porcupine 26 1-2 up 5-8. On the curb No- randa and Engineers Gold were strong, and active. M
 Demand for gold stocks were helped by the increased value of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
DEAD CHILDREN MOURNED BY THE
 ENTIRE TOWN
Business Houses and All Schools Closed at the Funeral of Youngsters Who PeriShed in Storm

Lamar, Colo, March 31 - (UP)- Business houses and schools of this district were closed today in mem- ory of five children who froze to death when they were snowbound for 33 hours in a stalled school bus during one of the wrost bliZzards in the history of Colorado.
 Joine funeral services for the children and Carl Miller. the bus driver who died trying to summon aid for them. were scheduled Tor this afternoon the Armory at Holly, east of here. All minister's of the town will aid in the services and the six victims will be buried to- gether. Physicians said all b ot the children who survived will re- cover. All suffered frozen hands and feet The doctors said no am putations would be necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
WATERFOWL

One of the first post Lenten events scheduled is a bridge tea which IS being given by the ladies of St Johns church for the building fund. It will be held the afternoon of April 1lth in the Community building.
 Some time ago Rev Cornelius Tuelings pastor of St Johns church purchased the Merritt Heminway property on Main street for new church.
 Ralph Adams Cram Esq. is com ing to town early this spring to go over the new piece of property and prepare preliminary plans for the erection of the church. MT Gran IS considered the greatest authority on Gothic architecture in the world. He designed the St John the Divine Episcopal church in New York and he recently designed two memorial chapels for the United States govern ment in the war zone.
 The new church will be made or stone and will be of the finest ex- ample of architecture. The bridge tea Is the first event for the build- ing fund and several out of town guests are expected to attend. A caterer has been engaged for the re- treatments.
 Those wishing to attend should notify a member of the committee. which includes Mrs Mary Flynn, Mrs Edward Kielty, Mrs Thomas Me Gowan, Mrs John Holleran, Mrs Daniel Sullivan, Mrs Terrence Car mody, Mrs John Shields, Miss Mad cline Flynn, Miss Elizabeth Kielty, Miss Alice Sullivan, Miss Ruth Me- Donald, Miss Edna Mcdonald, Miss Mary Holleran and Miss Veronica Holleran.
 There will be a celebration oi Holy Communion in Christ Episcopal church at 8 o'clock.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Gen. gregational church will meet at 3 o'clock in the chapel for serving.
 Troops 2, Boy Scouts will meet m the parlors at 7:30 o'clock with Scoutmaster Harold Booth.
 The members of Choral Union VII meet in the Community building fol ALL Kinds of Easter plants and cu' flowers for sale. orders delivered Watcrtown Nursery, Watertown fsr,,----,----.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
RAN OVER SIX
 SLEEPING MEN

San Dimas, Calif. March 31.- 3QUP)-A hit-run driver who ran over six sleeping Mexicans, killed one and probably fatally injured two others, was sought to-day by dep uty sheriffs
 The; Mexicans, whose truck had broken down, were slepeing just off the road near San Dimas when tic speeding car swung off the high way momentarily, ran over them, and disappeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
Rotarians Hear
 Talk On Africa
John Wendes Gives Interesting Address - Cannibals
 Still Exist on Dark Continent

the Rotary club at the Elton to- day.
 Mir, Wendes made another trip in 1924 and stated that only for the terrific climate would never have returned to civilizations; the lure of the wilds being too great an absorp- ton for him. However, no white man can endure the climate. In fact the British government gives any agent 1t has in Africa six months vacation after three years and if one stays there for ten years is retired on half pay.
 The speaker displayed the wicked looking knives and weapons con structed of iron, steel and copper, fashioned with no tools; and the grass carpets as we'll as the poison darts which kill in two hours with no known antidote for the poison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
CHERRY BLOSSOM
 TREES DELAYED
There May Be None at the Capital This Easter Be- caujse of Bad Weather

Washington, March 31.-(UP)- Opening of the cherry blossoms, without which no Easter Sunday Is complete in Washington, has been seriously retarded by spell of chill weather. Charles Henlock, govern ment horticulturist. who had pre- dicted the buds would be open to- morrow, said to-day they could not possibly open before Sunday, and then only with the aid of two or three warm days.
 Thousands of visitors come to Washington each spring especially to see the cherry blossoms. Already the hotels are crowded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

metal as prices of commodities de- cline. Word from London that gold there had declined to new tow since 1926 had no effect on the To- cal market.
 In the main list U. S. Steel held a 2 point gain at 142, while other leading issues. including Westing- house Electric, General Motors. Ra- dio, General Electric, Vanadium. American Can and Case were up tu82 points.
 Auburn Auto spurted 12 points to 236 and held most of the gain. Util- ities ruled strong, featured by the communications where American Telephone gained ? IA to 19O 3-4 Oil shares were up fractionally, ex- cept General Asphalt which quieted down and rallied slightly after ae break of nearly 12 points. Coppers held steady despite decline in the price. of the metal to 3-4 cents u pound by several sellers.
 Special issues were in demand With McKeesport Tinplate crossing the 100-mark for gain of more than 3 points. Goodyear rallied in i the rubber group.
 Call money held at l 1-2 per cent although the tone was considerably lf'rmer due to heavy calling of loans in anticipation of first of the month requirements for interest and divi- dends which are expected to run up to total of around $750,000,OO0.
 EARLY TRADING
 New York, March 31.-(UP)-Lcd by United States Steel, the stock market rallied at the opening to-dANsl after after its, it's drop tS new lows on thss
 Steel! opened at 140E up 4 whtl9 other leaders made small gains. Atf9' burn. Auto jumped 4 points to 22S. Alaska kJuneau opened 1000. shares er ord hIsh s. z %1lRa fHa then rossssS aFee-
 General Asphalt shot down dm near- ly points to 37 on 5000 shares fol- lowing news from London that the Anglo Saxon Petroleum company over Royalty Oil
 Asphalt's loss was extended in the early trading. Other oil shares were steadier on efforts of American com shares moved up with General Mo- tors which rose nearly a point to
 Worthington Pump spurted s.a while Bethlehem Steel moved up 1N to 5S%. Coppers; amusements and mercantile issues were better. Amer ican and Foreign Power led a rise In 41A. Railroad shares steadied de- spite further poor earnings reports for February released to-day.
 American Can joined U. g. Steel as a market leader, advancing Is to 124A. Fractional gains were made by American Telephone, Montgomery Ward. General Electric. American Smeltng. Radio Woolworth, and Paramount.
 J. I. Case rose to 109is up 2; Inter- national Telephone 35% up 1: United Aircraft 35H up x Consolidated Gas 102B up 2H; and Electric Power J2A up H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

There are still cannibals in Africa. and of the gigantic population of this continent, the British govern ment estimates that about ten to twenty per cent are man eaters, said John Wendes. of Naugatuck, who has made two trips to the inner most regions of Africa and who was one of the two surviving members of a party of seven who made an expedition in 1913. 1914 and 1915.
 MT Wendes spoke at the meeting of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
CHANGES ON THE
 NEW HAVEN ROAD

Michael McDermott, clerk in the local New Haven office for the past 23 years. has been promoted to the position of chief clerk of the Dan- bury division. with office at Danbury His place is being filled by John T. who comes here from Boston. He has served in a similar ca pacity at Providence, Boston and New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
cRrsHEn TO DEATH.

New Haven, Conn, March 3I--(U P)-Thrown onto the rollers of a printing press he was repairing, Charles L. Smith. 55, electrician. was crushed to death late yesterday. It was believed he failed to stand clear of revolving shaft when the cur rent was turned on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
FLEW TO BEDSIDE.

FLEW TO BEDS1DE.
 Boston. March 31-(UP)--In q chartered airplane, Miss Sonia B. Hines, 24, of New York, left Boston airport last midnight for Chicago. where her father, E. H. Hines of Port Washington. l.. l.. is in hos pital seriously i'll. The plane was piloted by Charles Emerson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31
GANnHI Is YfCTOR.

Karachi, India. March 3l-tUPD The Mahatma M. K. Gandhfs pO- licies were recognized today as the law of the ali-India Nationalist Con- gross, but only on the condition that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

the National goal of complete self rule from withi~" vesr~sw s-s--t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-03-31

ALL--Kinds of Easter plants and cut
 flowers for sale. orders delivered.
 Watcrtown Nursery, Watertown. Thomaston Id. Tel 13-4.
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