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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
NO MATCH

Chicago Albert Glattfelder learned he is no match for penny matchers. He saw two men matchers. He saw two men match- ing pennies. He asked to partici- pate. agreeing to wager $720 in travellers checks against $700 in money. NO. stranger. it wouldn't pc fair to you. playing against experienced men," said one of them. returning the envelope con- raining Glattfelder's checks. The would-be penny-matcher walked away. Shortly after he opened the envelope to fin dhis cheeks gone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
Soldiers Name
 Birt, Weisman
Nominated for Commander at Meeting of COyle Post
 Last Evening

Professor Robert F. Birt and At torney A. Henry Weisman were nominated for the office of com mander of Corp. Coyle post of this city at the meeting held in the American Legion home last night. Two members were also named for office of senior vice-commander. They are Herbert c. Smith and Morris Shapiro.
 Other officers nominated are: Junior vice-commander, Newton w. Alexander; assistant adjutant, c. A. Raude and Ray Downey; finance officer, Walter l.. Angle, incum- bent, and William Dillon; assistant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
6 or 6OOO
 Miles

Whether you're just going to the next town or travelling hundreds of miles, you can't go for less money nor with more real solid comfort than in a big red Short Line coach. Five hundred fine new coaches take you everywhere on air-cushioned seats and balloon tires with your own private view over a network of six thousand miles of in- tercity routes. "Your-own- car" convenience and comfort at a quarter to half the cost of going any other way. The Short Line makes any trip a real excursion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Oct 7.-UP)-Fore
 cast for Wednesday. and. Thursday | Maine: Probably showers tonight
 and Thursday; somewhat warmer tonight.
 | New Hampshire and Vermont: | Showers tonight and Thursday; !, somewhat warmer tonight. | Massachusetts: Showers tonight i and Thursday; somewhat warmer in west portion tonight. Rhode Island: Showers late to-
 night or Thursday; not much change i in temperature. 1 Connecticut: Probably showers to-
 night and Thursday; not much
 change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07

finance officer, Paul Reed and James Baker; historian, William Dwyer; post chaplain, Ellie Phe- Ian; Americanization officer, F L. Tappin and Joseph Hackett; service officer, W. w. Gager; ath- letic officer. Barney Shea; ser geant-at arms. Jack Kelly.
 The second district meeting, which includes New Haven county, will be held at Naugatuck on the 14th. District officers will be in- stalled at the meeting. A committee was appointed to prepare plans for the Mardi Gras ball to be held in Eagles hall on the 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
Work Started On
 Athletic Field Fence

The metal fence surrounding the field at Hamilton park has been started and it is expected to be completed by Saturday. It will comprise 1885 feet of high wire and will circle the entire group of athletic fields that comprise Proprietor's common. The men who are erecting the fence have just installed one at the athletic field in Ansonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
SMELLING TALK

London - Besides presenting in- teresting sales arguments, future direct-mail promotion may exude pleasant odors calculated to place the prospect in e receptive mood. Scented ink is being eKperimented wit hp England with this view fn minds and if experiments prove succeswful 1t may be used extens- lively 1 nthe future for business and personal purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07

dancers will attend to fill Doolitte Alley hall to capacity.
 The dances are run for Scovill employees and their friends. Future Friday night attractions are Brink mans the Arcadians, Damiano's Melodians, also out of town or chestras to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
A DROUGHT

MINISTER: I hear they've gone dry in the village where your brother lives, Paddy.
 PADDY: Dry? They're parch- ed. I've just had letter from Mike. and the postage stamp was stuck on with a pin.-The Humor- iSt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
ROUGHLY MARKED

FATHER: So you interviewed her father last night. eh? Did you make him toe the mark?
 SON: Yes, dad, I was the mark. The Humorist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
APPROPRIATE A

APPROPRIATE "That fellow l used to go out with
 has asked me to go to the Fire
 mems costume ball, but I don't know what to impersonate." "why not go as an old hame?" Answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-07
rEMPERATUREs

Washington, Oct 7.-(UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and reported by the weather. bureau to- day as follows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Plan Discussion
Meet In Prospect

DALLAS. Nav 29-iP-An early
meeting OF the directors Of the
East Texas Chamber Of Commerce
10 discuss a new plan for oil pro-
ration was in prospect today as the
result Of action here yesterday by
A specially appointed committee.
Details of the plan formulated by
the committee were not made public
but the chairman. j. X. Hughes Of
MeXia. said Ii offered a systematic
method for producing and selling
Texas oil.
Hughes signed a statement which
read: This committee has sug-
gcstcd the outline OF n plan for the
orderly marketing and production
Of Texas oil. including a fair and
ratable taking of the product from
both large and small operators.
which its members believe will tend
TO stabilize the industry OF Texas.
This plan is unanimously con-
Cured in and will be submitted to
the directors Of the East Texas
Chamber Of Commerce. More than
this we do not feel at liberty to
state now
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Air Corps Prepares
For Last Battle

WASHINGTON. May 20. -tRy-
Air corps preparations today NOV
ed Washington 10 the center OF n
stage as the last battlefield for
the masSed flying force engaged IN
annual exercises.
Boiling Field. transformed by a
spell of iair weather from sogginesS
TO a good landing surface. became
the focus Of operations as head
quarters for commanding officers
and fleet pursuit planes.
Plans are being reviewed for the
final demonstration tomorrow by
airplanes that were modified two
weeks ago in the nations greatest
pcace-time concentration of air
strength. Though the winged fleet
will pass in review within sight Of
the White House. the commander
in-chief Of the Army and Navy,
President Hoover, does not plan 10
see the armada.
Scheduled TO go to Valley Forge
to deliver a Memorial Day speech,
his only chance was 10 catch a
glimpse of parts of the force riding
the skies from northern posts for
the final tryst.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Held GUILTY
OF PLOTTING
AGAINST HEAD
u. S. Citizen Weeps AS
Verdict of Death
Is Returned

ROME, May %. R)-Micnele
Schirru. ~naturalized American citi-
zen, vas convicted today Of plotting
the assassination Of Premier Musso-
lini and sentenced to death by shoot
ing in the back.
Schirru, who was tried before a
special tribunal for the defense Of
he staff, maintained an attitude Of
bravado until the trial was nearly
ended. He broke down, however, dur
ing the final Summation of the pro-
secutor. who described him as "a
man without morals" At this point
Schirru bowed his head and began
TO weep.
The defense attorney concluded
his plea by addressing the JUDGES.
your sentence will be heard by the
world. let 1t therefore be mercisui."
Schirru was charged in all on
seven counts. including the posses
sion Of bombs. the wounding OF three
detectives and membership IL an
anarchist party. He is the flrSI
American TO be prosecuted for such
an offense in Italy's highest court.
Police said Schirru, 81 years old
ana a former resident OF New York,
had confessed to coming to Rome
early this year with the intention
Of killing Mussolini. He was arrest
cd in February after a gun battle
With police and explosives we're said
10 have been found in his room.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
DELIRLOUS,

Continued from Page One)
hotel as Thomas K. Davis OF YER
ona, N. j., found shot 10 death
there today. was a man believed to
be known here as Jack Davis. a
musician Of Fort Worth.
Mrs. Fannie Anderson. found
wounded in the same hotel. was
the wife OF Gus Anderson, operator
Of a filling station and restaurant
| i-2 miles from Graham. He told
officers that his wife had gone to
Dallas several days ago. Officers
stated Anderson and Davis had had
trouble several days ago over the
purported ownership of a diamond
ring. They said the matter had
been settled when Mrs. Anderson
claimed she had made Davis a
present Of the ring.
The Andcrsons had lived here
about / l-2 years. coming 10 Graz
ham from Coleman. Anderson told
officers he and Mrs. Anderson were
married in Oklahoma.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
WEATHER MANS
\ X X X =
FIGURES BOOST
\ + = + x
SUMMER RESORT

Here are some figures the chamber
Of commerce may use in advertis-
ing Brownsville as a summer resort.
Although closer to the equator
than any other United States city.
Brownsville was one Of the coolies.
Thursday.
Gulf breezes kept the thermome-
tors from climbing above SO degrees,
yesterdays maximum.
But scattered over the nation tenn
reratures climbed much higher.
Phoenix, Ariz.. was the hottest, re-
porting 90 degrees. Boston reported
%; Louisville, SO: Chicago, So; lam.
pa, Fla. IS: Washington. y. c, as;
Vicksburg, 90. Shreveport, 90; New
Orleans. So: st. Louis, 90; Fort
Smith. IS: and Memphis, 90.
In Teas. Houston reported "a de-
grecs and I'll Paso SO.
Weather predictions for Crowns
vile and the Valley for tonight and
Saturday are Partly cloudy with
moderate temperature"
The Rio Grande Is falling slowly
hut steadily. and in the absence Of
rainfall over the watershed, VIII con-
tinue TO drop.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
CUSTOMS CASE
Is UNDER Way
Certified Copy of Search
Warrant Sought By
Matamoros Judge

Statements OF the charges made
by Miguel Gonzales. Jr.. employee
OF the M. J. Garcia Hnos. Sues.
Matamoros firm. of illegal entry
against eight Matamoros customs
inspectors we're made before Judge
Jesus Rojas Thursday afternoon.
All the men that we're charged
with Illegally entering the firms
building were extensively cues
toned by Judge Rojas and all de-
clared that they had entered the
Garcia premises because they had
a search warrant sent them by the
Judge OF the Second District al
Nuevo Laredo.
Judge RojaS asked ST. LeopoldO
r. Verdugo. Chief Of the Matamo-
roS Customs to send him a certi-
fled copy Of the search warrant
said to have been issued BY the
Nuevo Laredo judge. ST.. VelducO
replied IN a letter to Judge RoiaG
that the original warrant had been
lost and that for that reason he
was unable 10 send a certified copy
OF il 10 Judge Rojas. Judge Rojas
then asked Special Investigator
Guadalupe Valdez. 10 request q
copy Of the search warrant from
the secretary of the judge Of the
Second district al Nuevo Laredo.
The judges secretary replied that
he was unable to furnish the spe-
cial investigator with a certified
copy OF the warrant for the search
ing Of the Garcia premises.
Judge Rojas on receipt or the
letter from the secretary at Nuevo
Laredo wrote 70 ST. Lie. Julio Gar
cia. Mexico's chief justice asking
him 10 order Judge Jesus Cara
Cabcllo OF Nuevo Laredo. second
district judge. who is alleged 70
have furnished the Matamoros
customs men with the warrant. 10
send a certified copy Of same.
The case is attracting widespread
attention due 10 the prominence Of
the parties involved. and due TO the
fact that ID Is the first case OF tn
kind that has had to be brought tr
the attention Of the Supreme JE-
tees court OF Mexico.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29

- OAAAN
being the result Of ignorance OF
the conditions.
The treasury department in the
case Of a building such as the one
nj Brownsville must have tentative
plans drawn for each federal de-
partment which will use the build
mg-the court, the customs, i'm
migration, public health, poStofiice.
etc. and approved By these de-
partments before the general work
ing drawings can be started. All
TINS takes much time. no matter
how u IS rushed. he explained.
He further stated that the treas
ury department Is taking every
means possible 10 rush the federal
building program, including the
building here.
Some OF the points mentioned
are that the staff Of the supervis-
ing architect has been greatly in
creased. hat about half the total
work, judged by value, has been
placed in the hands Of private
architects In order 70 speed II.
and that similar or the same plans
are used Tor buildings of the same
size in order TO rush the work.
BY the end OF 1893. Mr.. Heath
continues. the $1,000 600 900 program
Will be 10 per cent completed.
which Is far ahead or schedule.
The government had IN mind COM
pletion OF the entire building pro-
gram BY 1887.
He wrote the letter TO Mr..
Creagcr IN response to a letter
from the latter asking for inform
alton on the status OF the project.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
UPPER VALLEY
OFFERS BONUS
FOR OIL WELL
M'Allen, Mission And
Edinburg Promote
Oil Drilling
BY JOHN HORN

McALLEN. May ga bonus Of
$4,000 10 the first person or persons
bringing in an oil or a gas well in
a territory later 10 be defined. but
located northwest Of McAllen, is
seen as a probability following a
conference held here last night be-
tween directors Of the Mission and
McAllen Chambers Of Commerce.
A similar conference is under way
today between representatives of
Mission. McAllen and Edinburg, and
definite announcement OF the pro-
poSal Is expected 10 be made soon.
According to the tentative agree
ment reached last night. the three
cities Of Mission, McAllen and Ed
inblrg would each post a sum OF
$ 5000. making $4,000 in all TO be
paid 70 the Of the first
oil well brought in.
IL Is understood that an 'oil we'll
will be defined as one producing 500
barrels of oil per day for five days
TO be eligible TO receive the pro-
posed bonus.
Under just what terms the bonus
would be paid to the owners of a
gas well has not yet been decided.
One company Is already drilling
in the territory to be covered by the
bonus agreement, having located
approximately 8 miles east Of the
Dayle L. Smith promotion, and an
9th. r Is understood to have signed
a lease in the same territory.
A committee composed Of ID. T.
Haden, r. M. Bounds and G. X.
Leslie. Jr.. has been appointed by
the McAllen Chamber OF Commerce
to work u all details Of the pro-
posed bonus arrangement in con-
junction with committees from
Mission and Edinburg. should the
latter city decide to enter the bonus
cOmDact.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Masonic Degrees To
Be Given Tonight

The Rio Grande council or the
Masonic order will Fold a special as
sembly at 8 p. m. tonight for the our-
pose of comforting degrees on two
candidates.
The San BCnito companions viii
confer this degree. The recorder re-
quests members and visitors III This
vicinity attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Washington Post
Predicts Changes

WASHINGTON, May %. tP1-
The Washington Post said today
there would be q sweeping reor-
ganization OF the veterans admin
istration within the next ten days.
Coordination and consolidation
to unity the legal, medical ard
other work Of the several groups
under Administrator Hines. was the
line along which the Post said
changes would be made.
Abolition of the office of general
counsel of the veterans bureau and
creation of a general legal head.
possibly TO be known as solicitor
OF the administration of veterans
affairs" was predicted.
The office Of Administrator
Hines would not discuss the pre-
diction.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Election Effected
Despite Opposition

PITTSBURGH, May 29-Pl-
Election OF DR.. Lewis Seymour
Nudge Or Philadelphia As moder-
ator effected despite unexpected
opposition. the general assembly Of
the Presbyterian church in the IT,.
5 A. moved today 10 consideration
Of petitions from its presbyteries
for Reputation Of q birth control
report OF the Federal Council Of
Churches OF Christ in America
for withdrawal from that council
and for and against immediate ac-
ton toward union with the Meth
OdiSt and Reformed churches.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Tax Remission Bill
Signed By Sterling

AUSTIN. Tex, May 20. Rl-Gov.
Ross S. Sterling today signed tho
Orange county tax remission bill.
The law will provide for the re
mission OF nine-tenths Of the state
property tax collected IN Orange
county for q period or . years.
Sponsors OF the bill said its pur-
pose was 10 permit the building or
drainage bitches 70 rid Orange
county or salt water. Rice fields
in that county had been ruined BY
salt water. they stated.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Urge Commission To
Refuse Application

WASHINGTON. May 20. Up
Southwestern railroads today urg-
ed the Interstate Commerce COM
mission TO refuse the application OF
the Mississippi Valley Barge Line
company for through r~ail-barge
rates between ports on the Ohio
river and southwestern points via
Memphis. Vicksburg. New Orleans
and southern Mississippi valley
ports.
The railroads in a Joint brief
said they did not feel that con-
gress intended to foster water
transportation "promiscuously". but
rather that 1t should be fostered
only 10 the extent and in such in
stances as would better the coun-
try as a whole.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
GIRL RESERVE ON PROGRAM

HARLINGEN. MAY 20. - Miss
Elizabeth Allen. Valley Y. w. c. A.
secretary, presented five Girl Re-
serves in a unique musical program
before the Kiwanis club az the
Christian church this week. They
we're Misses BERTHE Lee Klein, Vir-
ginia Thomas. Blanche Patton.
Louise Hill and Helen Flynn VINO
played several numbers. some their
own compositions, on home made in
Struments.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Gas Company Changes
Staff In Brownsville

Changes in the personnel OF the
Rio Grande Valley Gas Company
in Brownsville were announced to-
day by Nike Groom, local man =
ager.
Margaret Wainwright will re-
place Dorothy Dennis as book
keeper. Miss Dennis Is 70 be mar
ried early in June.
Wendell Dancy Is succeeding
Jamie Tabor. who has been named
manager az the Pharr office.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Hawks Continues
On Air Journey

BORDEAUX, France. Nav % i1.
- CAPTAIN Frank Hawks. American
speed flier now on a flight around
France. arrived here at 1911 - m
ard resumed his flight three hours
later. taking off for Toulouse.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Local Banker Chosen
Association Director

Gordon p. Street. president Of the
Rio Grande valley Trust Company,
Brownsville. has been elected a di-
rector OF the Mortgage Bankers AS
ISOLATION or Texas, II was announced
here today.
The naming OF the local nan as
a director took place at the annual
one-day meeting OF the organization
in Houston Thursday.
K. "A. Dittmar, San Antonio
mortgage banker with numerous
interests in the Valley, was also
named a director.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Scout Troops Hike
To- Padre Island
1Bv staff correspondent

PORT ISABEL. May 29.-Three
Boy Scort troops. one from Port
Isabel and two from Brownsville.
Will have an overnight hike to Por.
Isabel Friday. spending the night
on Padre Island.
Paul <. Mason's Troop 10. Of the
Fort city, is acting as host troop 20
the Brownsville troops. 80 and IS.
headed b. Fritz S-Itri 1T and knight
Douglas respectively.
The Brownsville troops Will leave
1t $50 p. nj. Friday. and will Te-
turn about Saturday noon.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Report Article Of
Impeachment FRIDAY

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May %. W..
An article Of Impeachment
against Governor Henry II. Horton
was reported to the Tennessee
House Of representatives today by
a special legislative committee that
yesterday said impeachment was
warranted"
Representative John Upton,
chairman OF the committee. re-
ported that the article was based
"on the conspiracy laws Of the
state and was 65 pages in length.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Man Free On Bond
In Murder Charge

BIG SPRING. Tex. Nav %. Up
l.. A. Willians1n was free today
under a $1,000 bond on a charge Of
Staying his wife. Bessie. %. Tues
Gay night at the home Of !. r. Har-
ris. Harris was Under sl.Go0 bond as
n material witness.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
SAFE CRACKERS WIN. LOSE

HOUSTON. MAY 2g-Pl-Safe
crackers had escaped today with
si86 from a drug store and had
been frustrated in al attempt 10
enter a safe az a radiator shop.
The knob on the drug store had
been knocked off.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
Murderer Given
A rs Year Term

CRYSTAL CITY. Tex, Rl-Guil-
lermo Batello today was under a IS
year sentence for killing r. Castro
at la Pryor March z. The verdict
was returned late yesterday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29

INDIVIDUAL tutoring for retard-
cd pupils in elementary subjec.s
Call 1253W.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

Fryers for Sale. Joachim Poultry
Farm. Adv. 81.
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FINAL STAGE

CONTINUED from Page Onel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29

Bow Wanted for route. Apply
Circulation Department. Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-29
City Briefs

Home Cooking - Kit CarSon's
famous 25c lunches served daily a.
1914 washington St. Adv. 81
The Van Heest ShOp-Furniture
repairing. refinishing. upholstering.
1909 Thirteenth Street, phone
l054-J. Adv.
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Continued from Page One
The Nome nugget., 1931-08-29
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, SECOND DIVISION. Martha L. Parish, Plaintiff vs David Coleman Parrish, Defendant. THE PREsIDENT OF THE UNIT ED STATES OF AMERICA To the above named defendant GREET ING:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Second Divi- sion, within thirty days after the last publication of this Summons, namely within thirty days after the 18th day of September, 1881, in ease this summons is publish ed, or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you in case this summons is served upon you personally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in said Court in the above entitled action; the said plaintiff in said action de- mands the. following relief: 4 decree of the above entit- led court dissolving the Bonds of Matrimony heretofore existing be- tween the plaintiff and the defen- dant, and in the event of failure to So appear and answer, the plain tiff will take judgment against you for want thereof. and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in her complaint as hereinabove stated
 i WITNESS the Honorable G. J. Lomen, Judge of said Court, and the seal O said Court hereto af- fixed on this Fist day of August, 1891.
 (SEAL) THOS. D. JENSEN
 Clerk of the District Court, Sec
 ond Division, Territory of Alas
 ka.
 By Norvin W. Lewis,
 Deputy Clerk. Publish Aug. 22, 2s, Sept. 5, 12, 1s, 1881.