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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
OAKVILLE

A session Of the board of relief ls to be held at South School Mon day evening for the purpose of listening 10 any complaints tn" taxpayers of the Oakyille fire dis trict may have to make on the l33l abstract on the taxpayers who wlll be called upon August 18th to pay the annual fire district tax The mem bcrs of the district com mIttee are Fred k. Afford. Harris Scott and Frank KontOut
 Dip at SIadcs Pond
 Yesterday q number of the Y. NJ. C. A. members enjoyed an out ing al States Pond" on Falls ave- hue. Dan Santora, secretary se- lectcd tLc following leaders To be in charge Of the boys, Anthony Litz, Alfred Sacco. Edward Elrich, Francis MuIcahy William Gibson, Joseph Eagicy, Harold Blum and Charles Masonc
 Games. water sports and other inducements were the attractions. The boys attending were Mike Brady Carroll Eastwood. John FalVcY. Joseph falVey, Francis FalVey. Sam Root, Bud Cofee. Fred Rowe, BIll HoWcg. John Max
 
 Coffee. Bud Higgins. Bill Higgins, George Woods, Leo Burns and Ed ward Burns.
 Miss Mary Martin who has been enjoying a two weeks vacation Vis- lting with MT and Mrs Joseph Martin, Jr, of Cleveland Ohio, re- turned to her home on Park ave nue yesterday.
 Mss Antoinettc Hevey of Nah street is scpnding n week with rel atiVes in Worcester. Mass.
 MT and Mrs Walter Hodges of Davis street is entertaining Mrs Paul Hodges Of Brooklyn, W. Y.
 Mrs Mabel Atwood. who has been spending the past two months at Binghamton as the guest of her son, Charles, and wife. returned to her home on WatcrtoWn avenue Sunday.
 Miss Alice flaming is enjoying q weeks vacation from her duties al the Watcrtown Trust Company
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

mcrcba ntabIe products to retailers at farmers market or by whole saIers).
 Apples, native Transparent .SO. .75 x bu., Astrachan .6O-.75 4 bu.. southern f.5O-1.75 bu.; bluc- bcrries. 3.5O-4.OO crate; entrants 3.OO-3.BO crate; cantaloupcs, vest crn 3.OO-4.OO crate; oranges S.OO. 300 box; raspberries, red S.5O'O.O0 crate, black 3.bO-4.8O crate.
 VEGETABLES.
 Bcans. wax 1.OO-1.25 bu., green .OO- i .2S bu., shell 1.50-f.75 bu.. bccts, 2O..35 dog. bchs.; cabbage .25. 50 bu.; carrots .2O-.SO dog. bchs.; celery, native rounds 20. .OO doz.; corn, yellow 1.7S-2.SO 100 ears, white f.5O-1.75 100 ears; cucumbers, native 1.5O.2.0O bu.; lettuce .BO-f. .OO box; onions 1.OO- 10 bu.; peppers, native 1.2S-1 .bO bu.: DOtatOes 2.75.2.0O bb1.; rhu- barb .3O-.85 dog. bchs.; scallions IS. 20 dog. bchs.; spinach, Savoy .7B.1 ,OO bu., New Zealand .0O..7O bu.: s0uash .25-.35 d0z.; tomatoes, native 2.25-.2.5O # bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS.
 Conn, eggs per dOz.; Ncwlaid Fancy .38; Special .36. ..SS; Extfa .33- -.35; Gathered .3O-.33; Newiald Medium .83; medium .2S.:32; west; ern. first extras .22..2S; live, fowl .2O-.25 h., brOilers, Rocks .1o..xs Ib., Reds .24..26 h., Lcghorns IS. "A h.; dressed, fowl .27-.SO Ib. broilers .35-.4O ID.
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT.
 Butcher stock, COWS .OS..Ob Ib. calves .O0-.f2 h.; meats, Deef III .1B h., veal .f2..fe lb., lamb 70 "A Ib., pork, Ioins .fS-.22 h., pork local dressed .12-.15 ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Baltimore, Md, July 24.--(UP) identified by the family dentist. following disinterment from Baiti- more's Potter's field. the body of Wickman Griffin, 19, son of a Westbury, L. l., millionaire. was sent to New York to-day.
 Young Griffin disappeared a month ago from hte Standard oil tanker, J. A. Moffett, of whose crew he was 8 member. and i'm mediately became the object of nation wide search launched by his father, F. E. Griffin, manufac- turer of farm implements.
 Eleven days after the youth vanished a body was removed from the water at Canton Flats and buried as unidentified. Yesterday 1t was exhumed through the ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
National President The Ancient Order Of
 Hibernians Elected

The Hibernians. in closing their annual national convention here. also decided to hold next years convention in Chicago.
 Other natoinal officers chosen to day were: Vice president, John O'Connor. Holyoke, Mass, secre- tary, Leo Kelley, Pitisburg, Penn. treasurer, Thomas J. Finnegan, Jersey City. N. J.; directors. J. H.. Greene, Jr, Newport, Nj. !. Con- molly, New Haven, Conn, John O.. Haean, New York and Thomas J.. Welch, Baltimore, Md.
 Delaney succeeds Judge Martin Sweeney of Chicago as national president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
SECOND GEORGE WASHINGTON WILL
 SOON BE NEEDED
If You Can Act, Talk and Look Like George, There Is a Job Open to You

Washington, July 24-UP)- There's going to be a job here Tor q second George Washington. Hes wanted by the District of Columbia George Washington Bicentennial commission to play the stellar role In great pageant planned for next year.
 The successful applicant, said the commission, must look like the father of his country; have knowl- edge of surveying; understand farming; be able to take hand In A. revolution If necessary; and should be able to throw a silver dollar across the Potomac river.
 The commission is going to ad- vertise throughout the country In an effort to find a man with All those qualifications. It said It might be willing to waive the test of throwing 4 dollar across the river.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Unknown Man Buried In Potter's s Field
 Son Of Rich Man

forts of Edmond H. Johnson, Bal timore lawyer representing the elder Griffin.
 The condition of the body, Johnson said to-day, was such as to preclude Identification by or dinary means, so the family den list, a Dr Curtis of New York, was summoned here with charts de- tailing work he had done upon young Griffin's teeth.
 Comparing the teeth of the body with records of his work, Curtis pronounced them Identical. The body immediately was claimed and placed in charge of an un- dertaker.
 Funeral rites for Griffin will be held from the family home Sun day, according to Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
THOMASTON
KACEY'S NINE
 DEFEATS EAGLES
Waterbury Team Loses 5-l-HOld Band Con-
 cert Tonight

The Kaceys Boys club ball team defeated the Town Plot Eagles Of Waterbury last evening to the score of to 1. The visitors secured the!r lone tally In the first inning. The game attracted d fair crowd ot fans. The local team will play the Torrington A. C. team tomorrow afternoon on the home held- On next Thursday evening the deciding gone will be played with the Put sic Friars Of Waterbury. Each tea m has d game to their credit and the game Thursday promises to be one of of the greatest matches of the season.
 Funeral of Mrs GcnZcnback
 Word was received here yester- day of the death of Mrs Reginald Genzenback of Bristol who died suddenly in Boston, while on q vi5- it. MT Gcnzenback is T former Thomaston man and his wife who vas T frequent visitor here, was well known. MT and Mrs Holland of town left for Boston to attend the funeral which will be held in Boston today.
 TbOmastOn Car In Accident
 4 Buick sedan owned and driven by George DeliVielense of Randolph avenue crashed into a fence on the Torrington- WinBtcd road early yesterday morning and tore up four fence posts before it finally landed on the railroad tracks. No one was injured, but the car was damaged, The driver turned to his left to avoid hitting an animal in the road and the car sWerved and struck the fence. The accident was investiga- ted by the Torrlngton police.
 Band Concert Tonight
 The ThonaHton Marine band will render one of of It's popular con certs from the band stand in Me morial park this evening at 8 o'clock.
 MT and Mrs William Lyons and family spent yesterday at White camp. Old Lyme. as the guests of Mrs Lyons brother, Daniel Carson Of Waterbury.
 John Meaghcr of WatertoWn, q former well known resident, spent yesterday in town. the guest of hls daughter. Mrs Thomas Bigham of Oak street
 John Lyons, son of MT and Mrs William Lyons, has returned form Camp Sepunkum Boy scout camp, where he spent two weeks.
 MT and Mrs Albert Joseph Of Brooklyn. N Y. are the guests Of Mrs l.. Sachner of Gilbert street.
 Walter Dickson is assisting at the Thomaston National bank.
 Gordon Goats, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Goats iS spending two weeks at Camp Scpunkum.
 Miss Marie Bonnie Of Southing- ton who has been the guest of Mrs Lawrence Ryan of South Main street has returned home.
 Mrs D. J O'Connell and son. Enoa, were the guests of relatives Tn New Britain yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
PRISONERS ALL
 HELD IN CELLS
Squads of State Police Patrol Walls at Joliet to Prevent Outbreaks

Joliet, III, July 24 4-- UP) - Squads of state police patroled the walls, and every convict in State- vile prison was confined in his cell to-day as guards searched system atically for dynamite and arms rumored smuggled into the peni- tentiary.
 Determined to prevent a recur- renee of the riots last spring in which several lives were lost and more than $500.000 worth of prop erty destroyed, Warden Henry C.. Hill said the confinement order would hold until the search is completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Publisher Faces
 Court for the
 Clara Bow Story

Los Angeles, July 24.--(UP).- Frederick H. Girnau, publisher, faced trial in federal court today on charges that the Love Life Of Clara Bow" series which he printed was too obscene to be sent through the mails.
 The stories about Miss Bow were published last winter in Girnau's paper, "rhc Coast Reporter at the time Miss Bows former secretary. Daisy Devoe. was on trial on theft charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
MANY KILLED IN
 SEVILLE LABOR | DISTURBANCES
Martial Law Is on and Troops Use Their Guns -One Tavern Was Shot to Pieces

Seville, Spain. July 24-(C. P,l Violent outbreaks were reared to-day in further labor demonstra- tions and martial law was enforced strictly in an effort to restore peace. The death toll was believed to have reached 22 last night, ana many were wounded in the disturb ances which began Monday. There were 16 known dead. Four extrem- ists were reported killed while pe- ing transferred from jail to pri- son in the basement of an exposl- ton building.
 A battery of artillery fred 1s shots into tavern owned by the Cornelio irothers, extremists under arrest. The tavern was dem oltshed.
 Troops and civil guards were or dered to disperse public gatherings Of more than four persons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
FOREST FIRES IN
 THREE STATES
Cattle and All Wild Life Fleeing in Terror Be- fore Rushing Flames

Missoula, Mont, July 24-OUP) Flames that roarcd and cracked through forests of three western states to-day drove cattle and wild life in great herds before them.
 A score of fires, swept along by high winds were burning un- checked through thousands of acres of timber, grass and brush lands in Montana, Idaho and Wy oming.
 Millions of dollars in property damage was threatened. Hundreds of head of cattle and wild life al- ready had perished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
RE-EXAMINE HIM
 AFTER MURDERS
Man Who Killed Five PeO- pie Had Been Declared to Be Insane

Mercer. Pa. July 24-(UP)-- Re-examination into the sanity of Marko Demofonte, 35, miner. was ordered for to-day by a coroner'a jury Investigating his killing of five people near here yesterday.
 Demofonte was adjudged insane by a medical commission which examined him on Wednesday. He was returned to his home to await commitment to an institution. Yes terday morning he became sud denly violent. Before he could be captured he had shot four people to death and so severely stabbed another victim that she died shortly afterWard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
DRINK CRAZED
 HE USED GUN

Allentown, Pa. July 24 - (UP) --- Crazed with drink, John Kalen- dlak, 35. shot and killed his wire, Anna, 3I, and then turned the weapon upon himself in their home here today. Kaiendiak died almost instantly. while his vile about to become a mother. died Tn hospital shortly after physicians performed an emergency operation In an effort to save her lire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
BOYS IN CANOE
 DISAPPEARED
Were Seen Struggling Off Milford Last Night and Cannot Be Found

New Haven, Conn. July 24-
 UP)-Two unidentified boys re- ported seen struggling Tn canoe on Long Island sound off Miiford last night during an electrical storm were still missing to-day and no trace of their canoe had been found.
 Search was continued by lie guards and private craft.
 The storm disrupted the electric light systems of NorWalk, Westport and Ridgeheld, and injured two persons when Bridgeport street car was struck by lightning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
WROTE NOTE AND
 IS FOUND DEAD

Willimantic, Conn, July 24 - (UP) -- The body of Ernest E. Durkee. 54, who wrote q suicide note before he left home yester- day, was found today in the WILL mantle river near the dam of the Willimantic Silk Company.
 Durkee's wife and six children were unable to ascribe any motive for his action. He had been un- employed two weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
PROSECUTOR ACQUITTED

Youngstown. Ohio. July 24.-- UP)-County Prosecutor Ray l.. Thomas was acquitted of charges of blackmail and petitions asking his removal from office were dis missed to-day in A written verdict handed down by three judges, sent here by the Ohio supreme court to investigate alleged activities be- tween public officials and utilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Providence. R. |, July 24-(CP) keeping offenders off the roads for five years Is Judge Herbert l.. Carpenter's new cure for drunken drivers.
 When George l., Brown. 2s, thrice arrested Tor drunken driv- ing. appeared before him in su- perior court here today. JudSe Carpenter said:
 T am going to try new cure for drunken drivers. I am going to see if cant keep this man or the road.
 "I shall give you,' addressing the defendant, "a deferred sen tence, but if you are caught driV- Ing an automobile, drunk or sober.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

On the complaint of Joseph wiIensky of 130 Cooke street. William s. Alta. an official Of local finance company. was arrest ed last evening by Patrolmen AL fred Overton and Joseph Norton and faces the charge of breach of the peace. His case has been as- signed for a hearing on July 28th.
 Wiiensky in filing his protest last evening to Prosecuting Attor- ney Charles Summa claimed that he was assaulted and beaten by the accused. According to his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
YOUNG MEN CHARGED
 WITH BREACH OF PEACE

Nicholas Piaiotto. 35. of 107 Sylvan avenue was arrested by Pa trolmcn Dclmar Dunn and Ed- ward Dunn on the charge or breach of the peace. Edward Distefano. 2s. Of Baldwin street and Anthony Distefano. 33. a brother, later surrendered to the police. All three will be tried to- morrow morning as the result or q fight. stephen Della Bella Of 242 Baldwin street and Carl Gi- ordano Of IS Bergip street have been subpocnaed as witnuesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
CLOSET FIRE ON
 RUTLAND STREET,

A closet fire at 37 Rutland street was responsible early this morning for considerable clothing being destroyed or damaged. The blaze broke out in the home of Samuel Russo at 1:35 o'clock today. It is thought likely that cigar lighter was responsible. Firemen had q big line of hose in readiness tc prevent fire from spreading. Nc serious damage to the house re- suited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
MARRIAGES AND
 DIVORCES LESS
Both of Them Have Shown Decreases in Nation in Past Year

Washington, July 24-UP)- Both marriages and divorces de- creased in the United States last year. Census bureau compilations show 8.5 per cent fewer marriages in 1880 than in 1929. and a drop of 4.9 per cent in divorccs.
 The statistics: 1,128.180 mar riages in 1330. compared with 1.- 232,559 in 1929. 131,630 divorces, compared with 201 .4G8. There was an average of 5.3 marriages for each divorce last year. The pre- vious year the ratio was 8.1 to 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
BILLY BURKE
 AND VON ELM

New York, July 24 - UP) - Bil! Burke of Greenwich, Conn U. s. Open Golf champion, and George Von Elm of Los Angeles runnerup, will play the second eX- hlbition match of their series on the course of the Inverness Coll Club, Toledo, Ohio, August 7, II was announced today. It was on the Inverness course that the l33l chamnionghip was decided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Weakness In German
 Bonds Resulted In Pressure On Market
German Bonds Were Dropping Close to Danger Line
 Trading Volume Was Again at Very Low Ebb

| Sinclair, 1ntimated yesterday that progress was being made in the plan to merger Sinclair, Tidewater
 and also Rio Grande oil. Sinclair
 was reported to have said that 1t
 would be absurb to predicate any
 merger on the basis of market
 worth. Officials of none of the com panies involved, however, were will ing to discuss terms of the merger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
TELEPHONE NET
 INCOME BIGGER
Over Half Million Dollars Greater in the First Six Months of the Year

Boston. July 24 -- CUP)-The New England Telephone and Tele- graph company to-day announced net income of S6,270,694 for the six months ended June 90. 1891, compared with $5,s23,094 for the corresponding period last year.
 Dividends appropriated during the half-year period totaled $5.- 328,874, leaving $941,S20 for cor porate surplus. Dividend appro- priations for the corresponding pe- riod of 1930 were $4,752,S21 leav- ing Sl,070,273 for corporate sur plus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
DUPLICATES JONAH'S STUNT

Memphis. Tenn - Karl F. Witt man. evangeiist, believes tnof9ugn- and the whale. and told a revival here that he had read in an Eng fish newspaper of an English sailor who was swallowed by 6 whale in 1891. In some unexplained man ner the sailor was extricated. and after three weeks in hospital managed to give an account of life in a whales stomach. Rev Witt man said the newspaper related.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
MUST WATCH HIS STEP.

Baltimore. .-AI0nZ0 SIayWtH, or Baltimore county. owns q lot or land bordering on public high way. But a foot from the high way. and all the ground between. belongs to q real estate agency. A quarrel over trespassing on that foot of ground took both Slayman and the agency 10 court. The Maryland court of appeals ruled the Slaymen canoDt step over the Intervening. foot without trespass-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
WATERBURY PRODUCE
 MARKET
Furnished by Connecticut Depart mcnt of Agricuiture--B. r.
 Qtorra Local AQent.)


 ment of Agricuiture-B. r.
 Storrs. Local Agent.)
 Friday. July 24--Supplies of to-. matoes brought in to the farmers market on Meadow street this morning were lighter than the fore part of the week which caused an early clearance and slightly higher average prices. The bulk sold for $2.25 with single baskets going for $2.50 in most cases after the first rush was over. There were prac- tically no sales below the lower figure.
 Sweet corn was also lighter in supply and sold mostly at un- changed prices. Large yellow corn sold mostly for $2.50 per 100 ears while small yellow offerings and white varieties sold mostly from $1.50 to $1.75.
 Offerings of apples consisted largely of transparents which sold mostly for 60 to 76 cents per half- bushel. the average size beinR larger than earlier In the week Squash were liberal and weak selling mostly 3 dozen for $1.00 Blueberries were liberal and lower Beets and carrots continued liberal and slow selling out.
 (Uniess otherwise stated quota. tons are based on sales of good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
Judge Will Keep Drunken Drivers Off
 Road Five Years

with q license or without license for the next five years. you Wi be brought in hero 10 me and shall send you to jail for one year
 In lower court Brown had beer sentenced to three months In Jai and had appealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Boston. July 24--UP)-Gowna valued at $5.000 were stolen early day from Mime Drisc0lis shop on BoylntOr street. Back Bay.
 The robbery was engineered by two men who forced entrance through rear window and es- capped with the gowns In an auto mobile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
FIRST LAP IS DONE

Berlin. July g4.-tCP)-Suc- cesAfully completing the first lap of it's flight to the Arctic. the di- rigible Graf ZeppFlin arrived over Berlin at 4:30 ?. m. to-day.
 The craft had started from Friedrichshafen at 9:50 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Harper of Santa Barbara, Calf. and Marjorie Morrill, of Dedham. in the Essex. county club women's invitation singles. was postponed this morning until gao D. m. be- cause of unfavorable weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

Newport, R. l., July 24.-(UP) M. w. Delaney of Chicago to- day was chosen national president of the Ancient Order of Hiberni- ans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24
MATCH POSTPONED

Manchester by -the Sea, Mass, July 24-tUP)-The semi-final match between Mrs Lawrence A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-24

(Uniess otherwise stated quota.- tons are based on sales of good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-05


 The team included:
 Archie Compston, who is one of the outstanding British golfers, win- ner of many important champion ships (although never the British open) and victor over Walter Ha- gen in a sensational match in 1928.
 w. H. Davies, a dependable player who is popular in England and noted for coolness in critical places. Herbert Charles Jolly. who opened this years play by defeating Charles Whitcombe and of whom great Charles A. Whitecombe, captain, who was the greatest prize winner last year, totaling $7.00o in tourna- ments.
 Hard Hitter.
 Abe Mitchell, known as Britain's hardest driver and winner of many championships. He toured the United States in 1921-22 and 1924.
 Fred Robson, who plays a strong short game and was fourth in the British open last year.
 Ernest R. Whitecombe, a steady golfer who learned his game from Ernest Ford, who is now in Amer ica. He played in the first and third Ryder cup matches. One regular and two reserves will be selected sater to complete the team.
 Elimination
 Four trial matches have been held during the last ten weeks to decide the team members who will invade the United States. The first match was at Sandwell park, February 21. and the others at Frilford Heath; St Annes- and, on Saturday, at Fulwell.
 Twenty eight players competed, some of them finding difficulty in playing with the new American golf ball.
 In the United States the team also will compete in the open at Toledo, Ohio.