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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13

By a score of to 6 the Sopho- more girls team defeated what was termed a Senior girls team at basketball in the high school gym nasium yesterday afternoon. The team designated as the Senior team had on it two Juniors, Helen Rocovich and Virginia Ulrich.
 Numerous fouls were committed in the course of the contest, but nevertheless the play was interest ing throughout.
 Details by quarters follow:
 First quarter-Jean Carlson took advantage of a free shot and SCOT ed point for the Sophomores. Margaret Hanson scored point or the Sophomores on a free throw from the charity line. Mary Schra- men made a long toss and basket cd the ball for the Seniors. Im- mediately after the tip-off, Han son shot a basket for the Sopho-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Furnishe heated, A.
 room apartment Good view Call 115 West 9th St. Phone 330.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13

Furn. s.h. rooms, newly renovated; {;
 reasonable; ov. Gastineau Groc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13

FOR relief of constipation see Dr.. Fenton, Goldstein Building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13

! FOR RENT Furnished Broom house on Glacier Highway, #
 mile from city limits. Chas. | Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13

FOR RENT-Furnished five room
 apartment. 42l1s East 7th St. Telephone 2004.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13
FOR SALE

TOR SALE-One cnolce residential lot. Inquire of D. B. Femmer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-10-13
SOPH MAIDENS
 ARE VICTORIOUS
 AT BASKETBALL
I m Composed of Two Upper Class Students
 Defeated 6 to 8
GIRLS GAME IS CLOSE

Substitutions-Seniors: Iona Mes ser, right guard took Helen Roco- vich's place at center; Helen Roco- vich took Tyra Baldwin's place at right center, and Tyra Baldwin took Iona Messer's place at right guard.
 Officials-Margaret Yeakey, ref cree; Lloyd Bayers and Esther Jackson, scorers; Arthur Ficken and George White, timers.
 Score l ? 3 4 IT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
MRS SCHROEDER
 LOSES HER NERVE
 AS DEATH WEARS
She and Her Choir Singing Lover Will Die in Chair on Monday She Has Collapsed

New Castle, Pa, Feb 21.---(UP)--- Irene Schroeder's so-called "iron" nerve was shattered as the last hope for respite failed. prepared to-day to be taken by automobile to Rock- view Penitentiary near Bellefonte. Pa. where she and her Sunday school teacher sweetheart will be executed. She and W. Glenn Dague are to be electrocuted Monday at a. m. for the murder of Corporal Brady Paul. Pennsylvania highway patrolman, who attempted to stop them as they fled toward New Castle from q But Ter store holdup. The pair are ex- pected to pass over the same route they followed in their flight from Butler and view once more the place where the fatal gun fight occurred December 27. 1929.
 As it became only a matter of hours until their execution MrA Schroeder gradually became more and more restless. She paced the floor of her cell in the second floor tier of Lawrence county jail. Mes sages were tapped out in code on steel pipes in the jail to Dague in q cell below hers. She sang hymns and attempted to console women in- mates of the prison who were cry- Ing openly as the time neared for her departure. Late yesterday, told that Governor Clifford Pinchot had. denied her last appeal for n respite. Mrs Schroeder cried. Her sobs were heard in other cell blocks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
WASHINGTON HAD AN HONOR DEGREE
 AT YALE COLLEGE
Correspondence on File Shows That the First
 President Had Been Awarded Doctor of Laws

New Haven, Conn, Feb 21-(UP) George Washington, whose birth day anniversary will be observed to- morrow, held an honorary degree of doctor of laws from Yale College, correspondence on file in the Ster- ling Memorial library revealed to- day. Writing to the general on April 26. 1781, President Ezra Stiles of Yale notified him of the award. 'We cannot add to the accumulation of glory which shines around the name of Washington and which none but Himself thinks is unmerited," said President Stiles. But we are ambi- tious of the honor to enroll his name in the archives. among those whose literary merits entitle them to the highest academical dignities."
 Washington replied under the datellne "New Windsor, May 15, 17S1." expressing gratitude "for the polite manner in which you are pleased to request my acceptance of this distinguished mark of favor" and adding: That the college in which you preside may long con- tinue useful seminary of learning and that you may be the happy instrument in the hands of provi- dence for raising 1t to honor and dignity and making it advancive of the happiness of mankind Is the sincere wish of
 sir
 Your most obedient and humble
 "Go. Washington"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
TWO MURDERERS
 WERE EXECUTED
 ON SAME GALLONS
West Virginia Punished Two Slayers-One of the
 Crimes Was Most Brutal Traps Sprung Together

Moundsville, W. Va, February 21 - (UP) -- Emory Stephens. 25. and Claude Adamf, 40. convicted murderers. were executed on the gallows at the West Virginia State Prison here last night.
 Adams was convicted specifically on q charge of killing Mrs Cynthia McGidre of Johnson City, Tenn, October 1, 1880. although he also was accused of murdering his wife. Mrs Flossie Adams. and her mother, Mrs John Campbell.
 The crime stephens was convicted of committing was described as most brutal He was charged with murdering Leonard Ooten. a taxi driver of williamson, W. Va, while riding in an automobile with him. and then driving about the country side with the dead man propped up beside him, saying the man was dead drunk, he pleaded insanity at his trial.
 The two traps were sprung at exactly 9 D. m. Stephens was pro- nounced dead at 9:l1 and Adams one minute later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
SPEAKEASY PLAN IN NEW JERSEY
 INVESTIGATED
Ralph E. Eaton, Promoter of the New Scheme, Was Called Before Prosecutor for Questioning

Jersey City, ". J., Feb 21.-(UP) Ralph E. Eaton, whose benev- olence toward the speakeasy owners of New Jersey nearly got him in trouble with the law yesterday, was afraid to-day that "a1l this publicity will ruin my business" Formerly q Manhattan insurance salesman. Eaton recently conceived the idea of starting the Beverage Dealers Pro- tective Association of New Jersey" If 1t worked. he said, he would make something over $2.000,000 a year. @
 According to the plan, each speak easy owner (and he estimated there were 15,0O0 in three counties alone) would pay the association $15 fni- tiation fee and $15 month. In case of an arerst, the association would furnish bail and q lawyer for the victim. But Eaton was taken be- yesterday. in an effort to determine if he was guilty of u conspiracy to foster a criminal project. Ques- toned by Prosecutor John r. Drew en, he said that thus far his asso- citation had no members, and very few applications. He had some salesmen out, he said. of whom was Captain Conrad.
 "Captain Conrad?" said Drewen, scenting q police scandal.
 "Yes. tugboat captain" said
 The prosecutor let him go. with the warning that If the association had had any members. Eaton might have been charged with Conspiracy to maintain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
FAST CRAFT SPED BY POLICE BOAT
 LIKE A FLASH
Made AZ Knots an Hour Located Later and Seized
 Nothing on It But There Was Plenty of Space

New York, Feb 21.-(UP)- Three occupants of q speed craft that sped past G police boat in the lower bay yesterday afternoon were to appear at the customes house to- day charged with speeding 42 knots an hour in violation of the naviga- ton laws. The triple motored Euskalduno. owned by Joseph Don- ovan, 65 Craigie street, Boston. was said to be the fastest cargo craft ever seized in New York harbor.
 She was spanking along, whirling two wings of spray about 20 feet high when her failure to stop and
 her speedy indifference to police boat No IS cruising along at 20 knots resulted in a search for her and was located later In Coney Island creek where she was seized. A member of the crew said she was being giv- en final tests before beginning a search for "Plenty 0 Fish" She had no contraband aboard. but cus- toms officials estimated she would carry 50 cases of ginger ale If noth- ing better were available. The cabin will hold three persons and tanks will store 2,000 gallons of gas- oline, she's 58 feet long with beam of less than 10 feet and cost about $3O,00O officials estimated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
CARRIERS OF MAIL TO
 CELEBRATE
Three Hundred of Them, With Their Wives, Will Gather Here on Monday and Will Feast at Temple Hall

Three hundred letter carriers. and their wives. will gather in Water- bury on Monday to celebrate the 37th annual banquet of the Con- necticut Association of Letter Car riers. The meetings will be held in Temple Hall, with William F. Ghent of this city, the president of the or- ganization in charge. Joseph T. St Louis, personal secretary to Mayor Frank Hayes, will welcome the dele gates.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary will meet at the American Legion home on Holmes avenue in the afternoon, and both organizations will com bine for the banquet and dance in Temple hall in the evening.
 Postmaster A. N. Colgrove, will be the toastmaster. The speakers guests include: Senator Hiram Bing- ham, Congressman Edward W. Goss, Mayor Frank Hayes, Superin- tendent of Police Joseph H. Me- Lean, Frank Green, Julia M. Smith. Rev Myron Miller. Rev H. l.. Bow eby, D. D.. L9rd's Day Alliance; F. l.. Douglasj member National Ex- ecutive Board, New York. N. Y..; D. A. Shea, President Board of Trus- tees, M. B. A., New Bedford, Mass; R. S.. Edmunds, Post Office Inspec-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
MUSCLE SHOALS
 BILL PASSED BY
 THE HOUSE VOTE
Senate Will Also Adopt It But That Will Call for An- other Veto and This One May Win

Washington. Feb 2l.-(UP)-The compromise Muscle Shoals bill came into the senate to-day along the same path from the house taken by the veterans loan bill. It will follow the veterans bill within a few hours to President Hoover's desk.
 Through q break in republican ranks. similar to that which occurred on the veterans bill. though not as wide. the Muscle Shoals measure was by the house last night, 216 to 151.
 Senate acceptance is expected to be speedy. The bill probably will reach the White House before night.
 The vote in the house indicated rather conclusively the measure could not be passed over presi- dcntial veto, the fate predicted for 1t in many quarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
DOCTOR JACKSON OF FALL RIVER
 DIES SUDDENLY
He Was Brother of Dr An= drew J. Jackson of This City = Was Returning From Porto Rico When He Died

Dr John F. Jackson. one of the best known residents of Fall River, Mass, and a brother of Dr Andrew J. Jackson of this city died suddenly yesetrday while returning home from a trip to Porto Rico. The boat on which he sailed for the United States Is scheduled to arrive In New York city sometime to-mororw. The radio message contained no bnrticu- lars except word to relatives of the doctors unexpected death. He was q man of about 50 years of age and highly esteemed by his associates and the residents of Fall River. He had very extensive practice.
 Besides Dr Andrew Jackson, the deceased is survived by a brother and q sister, both residents of Fall River.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21

London, Feb 21.-(UP)-King George to-day conferred n knight hood. on Captain Malcolm Campbell. the worlds motor car speed king. The knighthood was in recognition of Campbell's accomplishment at Daytona Beach, Fla, where he set a world speed record by driving 245.73 miles an hour in his car, "Blue Bird IT," February 5. The ceremony in which the racing driver, who came home to England from his conquests in American as a popular conquering hero was at Buckingham palace.
 once in London, he was hurried into Rolls Royce and started on his tortuous drive through the crowded streets to the reception at Westminster hall. It took the fast est motor car driver on earth 10 minutes to advance 10 yards as the parade started. which probably set another fecord for him. American flags as we'll as British bedecked the ropte ta the reception which awaited
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
Director Made
 The Statement ToWickershanl
Complete Details of tho Commission Sent to the Senate = Two Large Boxes of Evidence - B States and Many People Give Their Reports
VERY INTERESTING
 STORY IS TOLD
BY LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Staff COrrcspOndcntD
 Washington. February 21-(UPD Two large boxes of evidence and testimony upon which the Wicker sham commission in part based it's prohibition report were in the pos session of the senate today and con- tained among many things.
 1-Prohibition Director Wood- cocks confession that prohibition cannot prohibit"
 2-Mrs Mabel Walker wille- brandts legal opinion that section 29 Of the Volstead act represented the thought of congress to lift tho heavy hand of the Volstead act from interfering with family habits so far as possible"
 3-Testimony of a dozen labor leaders. heard in single day. against prohibition as now consti- tuted.
 4-Special Investigator Henry $ Dennison's statement that there has not been yet any true test, of the prohibition laws"
 5-Reports of enforcement condi- tions in 32 states
 The material was submitted in response to resolution offered by Senator Tydings, democrat. Mary land. In compliance with the ex. pressed privilege stated in the rcs.l olution, Chairman Wickersham iD-9 formed the senate in a covering let ter that much information obtained in confidence had been withheld. This unrevealed material apparently included testimony of Secretary of the Treasury Mellon. Assistant Sec retary bowman, former Prohibition Administrator Doran and Attorney General Mitchell. They were not represented among the 42 items sent the senate.
 WOodcock Conference
 Woodcock's confession which he conceded would be challenged. fin no wise represented an opinion by him that the prohibition ex per- iment must fail, he contended. rather. that prohibition cannot act- ually and completely prohibit con-. sumption of alcoholic beverages. He suggested recognition of that fact In the federal enforcement policy by system of what he termed ''home option"
 With specified qualifications, "home option" would permit manu- facture and consumption of liquor.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
BULLION OF DOLLARS OR MORE
 PASSED THROUGH STREETS OF
 NEW YORK DURING THE NIGHT

ished. The new bank quarters will be opened formally Tuesday after the week end holidays.
 There were times though when the utmost in meticulous care was exercised. That was when the 200 or more safes and security boxes began to appear from holes in the sidewalks directly above the vaults.
 Each box was relayed. an official of the bank remaining with 1t every minute until 1t reached It's new rest ing place. Each official was respons- ible for the box enroute for q few feet, then would be given 6 receipt by another official who in turn would The next would sec the box into truck and one would ride the truck to the new vault. there to accept a receipt from still another bank ofii- cl4ls 5a.z 1-s. ...s..s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
GAS WELL STILL UNCHECKED AND
 DOING DAMAGE
Emitting Gas at Rate of A.. O0O,OOO Cubic Feet an Hour - Costs Company $4O,O0O a Day

Tioga, Pa. Feb 21,-(UP)-The Ben Meeker well. which blew in yesterday afternoon in Farmington township near here. was still roar ing unchecked to-day. emitting na- tural gas at the rate of 4.000,000 cubic feet an hour and endangering the countryside.
 Because of low-hanging clouds which kept the gas close to the ground, danger of explosion and fire was great. and precautions were taken to keep visitors away from the well. Guards patrolled the region. The well, owned by the Penn-United Gas company, blew in when drill penetrated sand at depth of 4,107 feet. Fourteen men engaged In the drilling operations narrowly escaped injury. It .was estimated that the unchecked flow of gas was costing the company $40,O0 q day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21

New York, Feb 21--(UP)--More than loo workmen to-day continued their task of removing cash and securities valued at millions. pos- sibly . billion or more. through the streets of lower Manhattan Island much as they might truck so many pianos.
 The securities and equipment of the City Bank Farmers Trust com pany will be removed completely from It's temporary quarters into Its new 64-hoor building in the finan- ciai district few hundred feet dis tant by Tuesday. company officials predicted.
 Removal began last night under glare of flood light and under pro- lection of 60 police and special guards. Guards and workmen con- tinued their tasks during the night and will stay Qn the job until nn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
LARKIN BILLS DEBATED AT
 THE CAPITOL
Judge Peck, a Republican,
 of Bristol Spoke Against the Proposed Measures Attorney Cassidy Said He Appeared for the Two Judges of Waterbury, Who Are Much Interested
SEVERAL FROM
 HERE OPPOSED
tBy Democrat stan Man)

ss (by JJeInOcr0C stan ManD
 Hartford--February 21--Attorney William J. Larkin's bills affecting the court of common pleas in such a way, as to require concurrence of the judge and the deputy judge in the appointment of the prosecutor and clerks were referred to yester- day afternoon by members of the legislative Judiciary committee as measures tending to cause deadlocks ling of the court affairs. Judge Peck of Bristol. republican member of the judiciary committee, called at- tention to the tendency on the part of the bills to wipe out harmonious procedure between the judges and his views were seconded by another z. o. p member of the committed.
 Attorney Lark1n's only spokesman at yesterdays hearing was Attorney John H. Cassidy. The latter said he came before the committee because he had been requested to by the judges of the Waterbury common pleas court. This was the first ink ling given since the Larkin ripper" bills were introduced to the effect selves, are interested in the meas urea.
 On the other hand those appear ing before the judiciary committee in opposition to the Larkin bills were Attorney Patrick Healey, Sen- ator Joseph Lawlor. Representative Daniel J. Mahaney and Representa- lives Joseph Jackson and Hugh Burns of Naugatuck.
 Last week. 1t will be remembered, 8 hearing took place on a bill intro duced by Attorney Larkin which, if reported favorably and passed. will remove the power of nominating the common pleas judge from the hands of the governor and transfer
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
TRY TO MURDER THE
 ALBANIAN KING

Vienna, Austria, February 21 - (UP) A nation- wide search was under way today for the assissins who fired upon King Zog of Alba mia as he was leaving the opera with his royal party last night, kill- ing the kings aide-de-camp and critically wounding his court cham berlain. .
 The slain aide was Major A. To- palai and the chamberlain, expect cd to die. is Mehmed Bey Libuhova. the Zog regime.
 The party was in the arcade of the theater when the assailants opened fire. In the short battle which, followed the king and his henchmen "shot 1t out" with their attackers. firing n score or more shots in the crowded arcade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
REVOLUTION IN PERU PUT DOWN
 IN QUICK ORDER
There Were 60 Lives Lost
 in That First and Only Clash - One American Was Killed

Lima, feru, Feb 21-(UP)-The provisional government of Luis M. Sanche Cerro continued to control Peru under martial law today fol- lowing ar uprising and battle. last night at The historic fort of Req Filipe! adjoining Callao. costing 60 lives, including one American.
 While complete official figures had not been compiled, 1t was believed that of the casualties about 40 were from federal troops and about 20 were rebels. The American. Regin- ald A. Skidmore, of Bethlehem. Pa. was killed by stray bullet while lunching at the Foreign club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
MEN SUCH AS LINDBERGH AND CAMPBELL ARE WORTH MORE
 THAN 5O,OOO POLITICIANS

him there. There crowd of 2,000 persons heard members of the cab met, and U. s. Ambassador Charles c. Dawes and Ronald .Renshaw. American commercial attache greet him.
 "I hope have strengthened tho friendship of the two greatest na- tons on earth---the United States and Great Britain" Campbell said. Men like Campbell and Lindbergh," Dawes had said, ''are better than q thousand ambassadors and 50.000 politicians" Campbell gave credit for his achievements to Miss Betty Carstairs who furnished the financial assistanc necessary for the speed trials. She furnished $50,000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
Washington Birthday
 Will Be Honored On
 Monday In Waterbury

day. Carriers will omit all scheduled deliveries, the only classes of mail to receive delivery on Monday be- ing special delivery matter and per- ishable parcel post. Stamp and gen. eral delivery windows at the main office will be open from q. m. until Il q. m. Waterville station will give window service from q. m. to II a. m. The state convention of letter carriers will be held in Waterbury Monday. bringing carriers here from all parts of the state. Many local postal clerks will go to Danbury to attend the annual convention of the state branch of their association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21

Washington's birthday will be duly observed in Waterbury on Monday. the banks. the courts, the city hall, and other institutions will also be shut down and general suspension of activity will mark the anniver- sary of the birth of the first presi- dent of the United States.
 The factories, however, will func- ton as usual. The fire and police departments will operate and skel- eton crew will be on duty at the street department to take care of any emergency which will come up.
 The postofiice will, observe g .holi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
HE OBJECTED TO RUDY VALLEE AND
 LIABLE TO DIE
Husband Kicked at His Songs, Wife Shot Him and Now William Welch Is Near Death

Kansas City, Feb 21--(UP)--Wil- liam welch, whose wife. 1t was charged, af ot him because he ob- Jected to her listening to Rudy vallee's radio crooning, was in a serious condition today.
 @You have no business listening to that" Welcb Was quoted as tell- Ing his wfe as he entered thsir house and "tuned out" valee's radio pfOgram.
 Heated words followed and old arguments were revived. Mrs Welch borrowed . pistol and, police charg- cd, shot her husband.
 Mrp We1ch was in jail today in AAfauIt of oe.ooo bouds. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
LOAN BILL MUST WAIT
 FOR VETO
That Is Surely Coming But It Will Be Beaten By House and Senate-VetO Message Will Come Next Week
BY PAUL R. MALLON

United Press Stan COrrespOndcnt)
 Washington, Feb 21 - GU. P.)- The veterans loan bill went the rounds of the government depart ments to-day, collecting arguments on why it should not become law.
 President Hoover dispatched 1t to department heads for official reports before writing an apparently futile veto message upon 1t. probably next Tuesday or Wednesday.
 That the bill will be vetoed and the veto overridden by congress be- fore adjournment March now seems foregone conclusion. Mir Hoover announced late yesterday he was preparing to act upon the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
MARTIAL LAW

Asuncion, Paraguay, Feb 2i-- Extension of martial law throughout the republic of Para quay by President Jose P. Guggiari was believed imminent to-day. after the recapture of the town of Encar- nation from band of 150 alleged communists who held for several botlrg yestcrdaV.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
RAISES CANARIES ON BOARD BOAT

Clarksdale, Miss (UP)-Gliam Rolfe, construction supervisor with the feet stationed here raises canary birds aboard the fleet quarter boat his hobby He started with six and has succeeded in raising 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-21
SOUND PROOF WALLS FOR JURORS

Utica, N. Y.-(UP)-Among the precautions taken by the Oneida county grand jury which is Investigating vice conditions in Utica prevent leakage of information the construction of sound proof walls for the urys cham bers.