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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
ELEVEN JURORS
 QUICKLY AGREED
 ON THE VERDICT
But Twelfth One Wouldn't Say a Word and Judge Pound He Couldn't Hear Word

Oak Park, Ill, Nov 6-(UP)t - Eleven jurors in the Daniel Brady case agreed to a verdict almost inn .mediately. When four hours of argument failed to change the twelfth jurors mind. They re- ported back to Justice of the Peace Kreitzer pretty indignant about 1t all. ~
 4"We agreed right away" one juror said, "that Brady should be allowed to return his automobile radio and get back his replevined car. All of use but one. that is. He just wouldn't argue with us. We talked and talked but didn't get anywhere at all"
 The holdout juror stepped up to the judge. He handed him a note. The judge read 1t and said. jury discharged" Then he showed the perspiring and. irate jurors the slip of paper. It read: T can't hear very well. am almost stone deaf"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
FLAMING PLANE
 FUNERAL PYRE
 OF FIVE VICTIMS
Fast Express "Newark-to- Washington Crashed at Camden and the Five Met Frightful Death

Camden, N. J., Nov 6.--(UP)-- Five men died in the flaming wreckage of a. fast express Newark-t to- Washington plane near here last night. Investigators to- day said the cause of the crash possibly never will be known. The. dead:
 Floyd c. Cox, 35, pilot. of Wash ington, D. C., former linotype op- srator. who had flown, $500 hours without an accident.
 Vernon Lucas. 32, of washing ton, D. C., another pilot who was riding "deadhead'' to surprise his wife and four children who were waiting for him in Washington.
 Francis R. Ehle, 33. of Riverton. N. J., president of the International Resistance company, of Philadel- phia, and one of the few recog- nized authorities on 'television.
 George B. Taylor, 53, of 2535 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D. G., laboratory director. of the Chestnut. Farm Dairy.
 Elmer Smith, about 35, unmar- ried, advertising manager of the Washington Herald.
 The plane crashed on the grounds of the Cooper River Coun- try club, adjoining Central Airport here, as 1t was circling for land ing. Some witnesses said they saw flames flash up in the plane before it hit the ground; others said Il burst into flame as 1t, crashed.
 The plane q low wing Lockheed passenger monopIane. was owned by the Ludington aAiriines. Inc. as It was not scheduled to stof
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
 PASTOR IS ABLE
 TO SEE AGAIN
Forty Years Ago He Be- came Blind-TO-day He Saw World He Had Left Long Ago

Kalamazoo, Mich, Nov 6--(U. P. -Faintly, as through a mist, the Rev Peter Kuiken, 50-Year-old pastor of the Twin Lakes Reform ed church, to-day saw the world he left almost 40 years ago. And with this world of vision for the first time came the features of his wife, blurred and indistinct. '''.'.
 After nearly two score years of total blindness the Rev Kuiken's sight was partly restored by an op- eration and treatment in University hospital, Ann Arbor, Mich, Phy- sicians said his sight now is five per cent normal, Continued treat ment. they said. will restore the vision. of his right eye to mark ed degree. The pastor doesn't want to talk about the world that Is coming back to him.
 ''I,ll wait." he said, "until the mist leaves. I want to really See things before l say anything about them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
DEMOCRATS WON KENTUCKY WITH
 6l,OO0 OF LEAD
May Be More Than That Judge Ruby LaffOOn
 Elected Governor With Democratic Legislature

Louisville. Ky, Nov 6-(U. P.- Tabulations in Kentucky's state- wide guberhatorial election to-day showed Judge Ruby Laffoon. dem ocrat, of Madisonville. leading by the largest majority given in many years and backed up by. a heavily democratic legislature and cabinet. Laffoon had a majority of more than 61,0o0 over Mayor William B. Harrison. Louisville republican. Interest to-day shifted to the out come of votes bearing on city man. ager government for three of the states largest cities. ..s,.
 Lexington and Newport named officials for the city manager sys- tenn which was voted in last fall. Ashland approved the government al system by a, vote. of 4, 4,676~to-4,- 376, but the plan will not be ef- fective until January l, 1894. Gov ington, second largest city, has had a city manager for two years un- der a system whereby city com missioners voluntarily donated
 their salaries to pay the manager. The government will become offi-
 cial next year under, an enabling act passed by the last legislature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
HER LOAN OF s
 BRINGS RETURN OF TWENTY-FIVE
Loan Made Among Steer- age Passengers Bound for North America % Years Ago

Malvern. l.. T.. Nov 6-(UP)- Mrs Mary Lundin and Samuel Edel- berg were steerage passengers bound for North America 29 years ago. Mrs Lundin was coming to the United States, Edelberg to Canada.
 Edelberg needed $4 for an en- trance fee to- Canada. Fellow pas sengers refused him q loan. Mrs Lundin gave him $5.
 Mrs Lundin has received a $25 check from Samuel Edefberg. pres- ident of the Saranac Lake cham Der of. commerce and Adirondack commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America. .f4
 A note with the check explained that Edelberg remembered only the name of Mrs Lundin's home town in central Europe. He went there last summer, found a sister of Mrs Lundin, and from her learned his benefactor's address here. .> ~. .1s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
7Uo Days Remain To File
 Democrat Frolic Entries
First Rehearsal for M- Waterbury Musical Re- vue Set for Saturday Night Celebrated
 Singing Teacher
 Offers Voice
 Scholarship
VICTOR HYDE TO
 ARRIVE TO-MO ORR ROW

As the time for filing entry blanks for cast parts In The Demo- crat's Waterbury "EroNc', drew swiftly towards It's close to-day. Madame Helen Romanoff, interna- tionaliy known dramatic soprano and voice teacher, came forth this morning to offer Q complete course in voice instruction to the member of the "Frolic' cast who has the best voice in quality and range.
 Her scholarship award offer was the second to be tenderd the Democrat ..Frolickers'' in as many days. Yesterday, Ivan Tnrasoff, famous New York ballet master, telegraphed the Democrat that ne would be willing to present four months' free scholarship to his dancing school in New York to inc "Frolic" dancer adjudged the most talented, ambitious ana adept.
 Although applications in count less quantities continued to pour into the Democrat office to-day, there are still many more appnca- tions needed. The "FrOlic" which is to be staged and produced un- der. the personal supervision Of VIC tor Hyde, the celebrated Broadway director, at the Fox-Poli theater for one week beginning Sunday, November IS, will embrace a cast of at least 100 Waterbury boys IN MT Hyde, who will assume com plete, irrevocable charge Of the "Froiic," will arrive in Waterpury early to-morrow afternoon, and the first rehearsal and tryout for ap- |nllcations will Dc held fzt fh Qi- ]. eio{.k fo-morrQ8 DE l2s -nt aarden Han on East Main Street. bee,tieen Spring and School 'strectss Those who perform speciaities and solos are asked to bring their music with them, and other dan cers are requested to come Tn practice clothes, ready to perform their dancing steps before MT
 Only Two Days Left
 So there Is only to-day and to- morrow remaining in which to Tile your, application blank if you are desirous of joining the elaborate "Frolic" cast and availing your self of this opportunity to Win footlight fame, the dancing and singing scholarships. and the other capital prizes to be awarded.
 if you dance, sing, play any musical instrument, or possess good figure, fill out the coupon ' (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
"Uncle I om's Cabin
 With All Its Olden
 Thrills Coming Here
Will Be Presented at Jacques Theater Next Week on Friday and Saturday Aftern o o n s and Evenings-For the Benefit of St Mary's Hospital Corporation

Little Eva, Uncle Tom, simon Legree, Marks. the lawyer, and an array of characters whose names have become commonplace in the passage of time are to ap- pear once more before Waterbury audiences. Uncle Toms Cabin. " written as an anti-siave story 80 years ago by Harriet Beecher Stowe of Litchfield, will be revived and presented in all its ancient trappings at Jacques theater on Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings of next week. The old familiar scenes of plantation happiness and misery. of the slave markets, of Eliza crossing the ice. of little Eva going to heaven and others that have made Uncle Toms Cabin" one of the greatest historical dramas in American his- tory, will be presented by a talent ed cast of national repute.
 The presentation of the play in Waterbury will be for the benefit of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
FLYER BALCHEN QUICKLY GOT HIS
 CITIZENSHIP
Some Doubt Over It Until
 Judge Learned All His
 Flights Were Under
 American Flag

Hackensack, N. J.. Nov 6. (UP) Because Bernt Balchen's i've years residence in the United States haS been interrupted by Polar flights. the noted Norwegian ayiator's application for citizenship was imperilled mernentarily.
 Balchen and his wife. applied for United States citizenship.
 Frank Steadman, federal natur- alization examiner appearing in their behalf, informed Judge Will liam M. Steufert that an applicant for citizenship must have resided i'm this country for i've years. Bal chen was away on flights to the south Pole, France and Canada part of that time. he said. He left decision to the judge. ,
 Judge Seufert approved the ap- nlIcations when he learned Bal- ehen had made all his flights under ths, American flag.
 After tho hearing. the new citi- xens were given q huge cake deco rated with two American flags at a luncheon by the aviation com. mlttee of the Bergen Chamber of Commerce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
Chinese Troops Were Forcing
 Japs Backward
When Extra Forces Came the Army of China Was Hurled to the Rear Chinese Leaders Claim They Will Annihilate the Jap Army SOVIETS REST
 ON THEIR ARMS
By ID. e RESS

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Mukden, Manchuria, Nov 6-(U P)-Emergency endorsements for a harassed Japanese fighting con tingent brought apparent victory today in battle with Chinese for control of wrecked railway bridge
 Fresh soldiers rushed to the line Of Japanese defenders started a new offensive forcing the Chinese to retire toward Anganchi.
 The Japanese bridge guard at the Nonni river numbered only eco against a force of 5000 Chinese from Heilungkiang Province when the fighting began yesterday. The Nipponese prevailed at first and as- sumed command of the situation. ese forces pushed them back. Endorsements hurried from Toa- nan and Changchun were believed to have arrived just in time.
 The two days of fighting was believed to have claimed more than 300 lives. Japanese casualties were reported at 130, including five of ficers, and Chinese dead were es- timated at 200. Many more on both sides were wounded.
 First definite action toward bull warking the waning ranks was taken by Japanese leaders in trans ferring division headquarters from Changchun towards the Nonni; river bridge, scene of the conflict. It was believed they may re-estab- fish the unit near, Anganchi an important railway point, to enable quicker troop movements.
 Gen. Ma Chan-Shan, command- ing the Chinese brigades, sur rounded the advance Japanese guard in a counter attack near Ipuchen. It was at this point that Japanese attacked the Chinese left wing yesterday and carried several of Ma Chan-Shan's strongholds.
 The heaviest fighting was at the bridge itself, where Japanese claimed their guards were attacked by Chinese. The Nipponese were repairing the bridge after Heilung- kiang authorities had ignored their
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
WASHINGTON IS
 APPREHENSIVE OVER MANCHURIA
Diplomatic Pressure Ex- erted on TOkiO to Obey Kellogg Pact and Nine Power NOn-AggressiOn Treaty
By RAYMOND CHAPTER United Press CorrcSDondent

Washington, Nov 6. (UP)- Japan's course in Manchuria is causing such increasing apprehen- sion here that strong diplomatic pressure is being exerted on Tokio and Ranking to persuade them to settle their dispute.
 Whether Japan intends to abide by the Kellogg pact and the nine power non-aggression treaty Is a question apparently coming to an early crisis. This government has not revealed the course 1t will take in such an event.
 Japanese troops gradually are penetrating with frequent fighting further into Manchuria.
 These troop movements are ex- plained by Japan as being neces- sary to guard railways and bridges.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
ROBBED HAIRED BANDIT WASSET
 FREE BY PAROLE
Cecilia C0Oney, Who Was
 Serving Term for Rob- < ping for Unborn Child,
 Will Join Husband

Auburn, N. r., Nov .6---(UP )--- Cecilia Cooney, one of the modern era's most notorious women crlm- inais, returned to society today after serving a term in prison for robbing for her unborn child.
 The rather frail Brooklyn girl, termed the "Bobbed Haired Ban dit" when she and her husband Edward made nightly forays on small business places, in Brooklyn. in 1924, left for New York deter mined to ''come back" with a new career.
 Her husband awaits her in New York-having been released from prison previously-and the two will join there today. She left here at 9:06 a. m. on the New York Central.
 Together. they plan to start life anew, he as process server for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
FIRST DEATH IN : GANG FIGHT FOR
 CAPONE CONTROL
Man Assassinated in Chi
 cago Italian-American { Republican Club Was
 One of CapOne Crowd

Chicago. Nov s4-tU. P.-Police investigated reports to-day that the staying of Salvatore Loverde mark ed the opening of gang war for control of the Al Capone liquor stronghold. Loverde was assassin ated yesterday in the Italian-Amer ican Republican Club on the south west aide. Police were unable to locate any witnesses to the shoot ing. ..a.
 Detectives believed Loyerde was a member of the Capone gang and that his death marked an attempt by Capone enemies to recover the territory they lost to the Capones. It was reported to-day that Myies "sSlondike O'Donneli. once q pow erful gang leader. had returned to Chicago and planned to invade the Cicero district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
Three Posed as Dry Agents Caught
 By Real Officer

Albany, N. r., ovember 6-(UP) = George Ledair. Jacob Spinner and Harry Price entered a Green street establishment and. allegedly posing as federal prohibition agents, demanded s20 of the pro prietor. He assented and they left. They went into the street They were followed by a man wh" had been in the place. He drew q gun, summoned two patrolmen and had the men arrested ois charge of impersonating federal officers. He was Joseph Roure. a federal agent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
MARY BAKER EDDY CARICATURED BY
 GERMAN PLAYERS
"The Saint From the
 U. s. A." Play Was Call-
 ed-S She Was Depicted
 as Greedy. Quack <

Berlin. Nov e--(UP)-Great in terest was aroused to-day by the fuerstendamm theater last night of Ilse Langer's play. The Saint from life of Mary Baker Eddy. founder '' Mrs Eddy is presented as a shrewd. greedy Quack and Chris scheme. The critics generally eriti- clzed the play for It's lack of deep- The public was partly shocked but Inclined to be friendly because Of tho excellent acting of Agnes stfaub, q popular German actress, In the principal part. -s''ff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
TURKEY EXECUTION DAY IN
 TEXAS TO-DAY AND 16O,OOO
 GOBBLERS WILL END CAREERS

market tomorrow was hailed by nearly 5000 unemployed who will be given work during the turkey season.
 Texas turkey crop is seven per cent larger this year than last sea- son. according to the agricultural bureau in Austin.
 About i,400 carloads will be shipped for the Thanksgiving mar. ket, dealers estimated. although a holding movement" by turkey growers Is in prospect. .F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
DEER HUNTING IN MAINE ALREADY
 KILLED SMEN Only Five Days Have Passed Since Season Opened d. Governor Makes Protest

Augusta. Me. Nov e-(UP)- Maine's deer hunting, season. only five days old, already has claimed eight lives. The latest victims were Warren Wilcox of Cutler who died yesterday in a Calais hospital aft Manchester, N. HI. while hunting near North Pond. and Roy Rich ardson of Amherst, killed by an unidentified hunter in the woods near Aurora late yesterday.
 Governor William Tudor Gard iner. aroused by the extraordinary death list, has issued a statement condemhing the needless care lessness'' and instruefing game wardene to caution hunters against haphazard gunfire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06

Louisville, ky, Nov v6-(UP)-Apparent election of Judge Ruby Laffoon of Madisonville by margin of 5000O votes governor of Kentucky indicated to- day in returns from Tuesdays election. Lafoon held B. Harrison Louisville with most of the votes counted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06

Cuero. Texas. Nov 6. (UP)-To- day was turkey execution day in Texas. The condemned fowls had been fed their last hearty meal. The first of 160,0O0 Thanksgiving turkeys to be shipped from this
 area alone dolefully gobbled their way to the execution block. There was no proud parade of plumage to the blare of brass bands as for- merly. The annual Cuero turkey trot" was called off this year. but the opening of the Thanksgiving
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
DROVE HORSE FOR HALF CENTURY

Meredith, N. H., Nov 6-(UP)-Charles Stevens, 75 who died yesterday, had driven horse and buggy for half century preferrng this mode of transporta tion to the automobile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
OLDEST WORLD WAR VETERAN

Groveland, Mass, Nov 6-(UP)-George $. Carpen- ter who believes he is the oldest World veteran in the United States, celebrating his 89th birthday nversary at his home here to-day. Posing of 55 he enlisted in the navy in 1917 at the age of 75 and served overseas interpreter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
LOCUST TREE COMES TO LIFE

Albuquerque, N M., Nov 6-(UP)-Spring is here, if may judge from the phenomenon being demon strated by large locust tree in the residence section After being dead all summer it suddenly to life and now is in bloom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
PAID $T,,30O FOR DIMES WORTH

Providence, R. l.. Nov 6-(UP)-Solomon Abrams, "A, who paid stranger 1900 for 17 diamonds de- scribed part of the Russian jewels" learned later from jeweer that his newy-acqured gems worth not more than dime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
DOG TRADED FOR PRODUCE

Winona, Mo, Nov 6-(UP)-Pat Frazier is doing his part to- keep business moving He traded dog val ued at $5 for four gallons of moasses 50 cents worth of popcorn, bushel of sweet potatoes and consider able bulk of spuds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
91 YEAR OLD SHERIFF AT WORK

NeWport, K. l., Nov b-(UPJ-SherlH James An thony was observing his 91st birthday anniversary to- day by performing his daily duties at his office in New port county court house. He appointed sheriff in 1890
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
HARVARD VOTES WET 525 TO 26

Boston, Nov 6-(UP)-Harvard Law school stu dents have voted 525 to 26 in favor of change in the prohibition law Of those participating in the refer endum, SIS favored repeal and 2O6 opposed it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
RECORD FOR PIANO PLAYING

Jackman, Me, Nov 6-(UP)-A new worlds rec ord for continuous pianoplayng claimed to-day by Dick Canavan of Madison after Al hours at the key board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
Late Bulletins
SHE LEFT MANY CHILDREN

Watham, Mass, Nov 6-(UP)-Mrs Mary Tuohey, 101 who died yesterday leaves four children 50 grand children 35 greatgrandchidren and four greatgreat < grandchildren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
HOOVER WILL MEET DEFEAT
 ON DRY LAW
So Declares William 5. Ware, Republican Lead- CT of Phil, Unless Na- tiOnal Republican Ore ganizati0n Takes Stand Against Prohibition
DEATH AGAIN HITS
 THE REPUBLIC CANS

Philadelphia, Nov e. UP)- : Unless the national republican or ganization takes a stand against prohibition, the defeat of Herbert Hoover in the next presidential election threatens, William s. Ware, republican leader of Philadelphia, warned as he departed for his Flor ida winter home.
 "The people aretired of prohibi- tion and unless the republican party takes a positive stand on that issue, the reelection of President Hoover is extremely doubtful" 1" Ware said.
 "The election last Tuesday shows there are things the republican party stands for which the people do not like. Unless the policies of the party are changed to meet that condition, I doubt that 1892 will be a republican year."
 Ware has advised Senatom James J. Davis to declare for modthca- ton of the Volstead law when he runs for reelection, 1t was under-
 Ware was greatly responsible for swinging the republican nomina- ton to Hoover at the 1928 conven- tion.
 Congressman Dead
 San Antonio, Tex, Nov 6-(UP) Rep Harry Wurzbach, of Seguin, the only republican congressman in Texas, died to-day at a local hospital from the effe cts of an op- eration for appAndicitis. x.
 Wurzbach represented the 14th conRresslonaf district in Texas.
 He was operated on for appendi- citis Tuesday. Physicians said 1t (Continued on Page 2)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
TREASURY. BALANCE

Washington, Nov 6.-(UP)-The treasury net balance on November was $273,636.SOS.35. H
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06

Complete weather Report Page is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-06
The Weather

Fair and Colder Tonight; ;
 Saturday Fair.
Evening star., 1931-11-22

Judge and Mrs Milton Strasburger
of Ontario road have as their guests
their cousin, Mr.. Jerome j. Ullman of
New York. Miss Beatrice Strasburger,
who is a student at Barnard College,
will visit friends in Boston for Thanks
giving.
Misses Sylvia and Gertrude Sherry
will be at home for the THANKSGIVING
holiday from Goucher College and Mr.
Dan Sherry will come from Cleveland.
They will visit their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Sherry, of Decatur street,
over the holiday.
Miss Virginia Michaelis, motored to
Baltimore Friday and are the guests
of relatives over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward N, Tinkelhar
were hosts last night at the dinner
dance at Wardman Park Hotel. Covers
were laid for 20 and bridge followed
in the florentine room.
Miss Helen Nordlinger is entertain
ing at bridge this afternoon, at her
home, in honor of the pledges of the
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. Eight
guests are in the party.
A luncheon was given yesterday at
Harvey's for the active members of
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority. The guests
of honor we're the two patronesses.
Mrs. Harry Lewis and Mrs. Edward
Cafritz.
On Tuesday, at 10:45 O'Clock, am,
the Camille l.. Lyon Memorial study
group will meet for the third time this
Evening star., 1931-11-22

to Washington last Monday and spent 9
few DAYS here as the guest OF Mr.. ano
Mrs. Louis Kronheimer, returned TO her
home in Philadelphia. Wednesday.
Mrs. Harold Singer of 4550 Connect1-
cut avenue entertained at tea frloay
afternoon in honor of Mr.. Singer S
mother, Mrs. Blanche L. Singer OF New
York, who Is spending short time IN
Washington.
Mrs. william Thalheimer was the
guest last week of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith, on Varnum
street, and was joined by MIR. THAI
heimer. Thursday, when they motored
to their home in Richmond, Va.
Miss Deborah Mae Liebman will go
to Philadelphia this week to spend
THANKSGIVING day and will be the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred J.. Goldsmith,
the latter formerly Miss Phyllis Kron-
heimer of this city.
The annual Thanksgiving ball Of the
Washington Chapter Hadassah will
take place Thursday night November
26. in the large ball room of the May
flower Hotel.
November 27 at o'clock pm. at the
Eighth Street Temple the Council OF
Juniors will sponsor jointly with the
Ssterhood Of the temple q Students
and Junior Council Friday night. Day
Breaketh" will be the subject of DR..
Abram Simon's talk. Miss Elizabeth
Bernheimer will be the violin soloist. A
reception in the vestry rooms will fol-
low