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The Washington times., 1931-08-07
Baby 2, Missing All Night,
Returns for Breakfast
Times staff Photo

men and about 100 neighborS
proved of no avail.
At 7 a. m. today, neighbors
sew Patsy strolling out of vacant
yard across the street from her
home.
The child cannot talk enough
to tell where she spent the night.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
Mexican Shot by u. S.
Aqents in Rum Fight

McALLEN, Tex, Aug. Z U.N.SO.
A Mexican, believed to be San
tiago Sanchez, was perhaps fatally
injured today during pitched
battle between Federal agents and
rum-runnerS on the Rio Grande
River, five miles from here.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
France, Italy Soon
To ReneIU NaUu Talk

The French and Italian gov
ernments expect next month to
resume negotiations for a Franco
Italian Naval accord, the Italian
Demartino, told the
State Department today.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
Husband Kills Wife
And Self After ROUU

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. u.
N.SO Van Ooteghen shot
and killed his wife and then turn
ed the gun on himself, committing
suicide. after a street argument
here today.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
What Will Be WOri,
In New York and
Washington

Alice and Evelyn will tell
you. They shop the New
York market for smartest
merchandise destined for
Washington, they tell you
how and when to wear it.
Watch for their daily
articles, entitled Let's go
Shopping with Alice and q
EVELYN" beginning next
: Monday in the Washing
ton Times.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as of August
5 was: 1927. .306, ,160.8l; expendi-
lures, $13.522.685. so; customs re
ceipts, $5,271 1864.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
POPE RECEIVES BISHOP

VATICAN CITY. Aug. 7 G.NS).
The Rev. Joseph Alberts, auxiliary
bishop Of Cincinnati, was received
in audience by Pope Plus XI today.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
GOLFERS
SET PACE
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ST. PAUL. Mimi. Aug.
1.N.SD The Pacific Coast scored
it's first victory of the quarter.
final round of the national puolic
links tournament here today when
Ed Greenway, of Seattle, defeated
Joseph A. Merola, of New York,
6 up and to go.
Greenway went to the turn
up on the New York player.
Their cards:
The Washington times., 1931-08-07

Another star from the coast
came through when Hoe Nichols,
the 15-year-Old high school star
from Long Beach, CAL, eliminated
AL Priebe, of st. Paul, 3 and 2.
The Washington times., 1931-08-07
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturdays not
much change in temperature; gentle southwest
and west winds Temperature yesterday-
Highest, SSj lowest, IT, Humidity yesterday-
Highest, 9S; lowest, rs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23

Washington, April 23-(UP)- The possibility that Alice Roosevelt I.ongworth would take an active part in politics after her husbands death have been dispelied by the "Princess'' herself. Commenting on q vice-presidential boom started in her behalf by . Minnesota newspa- per, she announced that the state- mont of her brother Archie two weeks ago would stand. The broth- er's statement said: My sister never has aough. political oifice; do not believe she will enter politics."
 To most of Washington thls indl- cates concluaively that she will con- tinue her activity behind the scenes attending committee hearings. listening to speechea by tho senate's moro eutgtanAing orators. resuming her chosen roio Of unofficial promhter--hut not deeeending Into the political arena itself. When Nioholnn LongWorth 1ioo many dis cuaaed the possibility of his widows cuRAidacy Co auoceed him in eon- Hreng. it was connIfered pogeibIe that her personality WiSht hold Co tiIn republican standard tho Long, NoFIhs district In cInpInnaiI. which lIe late speaker nrnf'P 'csi inpi *|<|=|.[
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE FOR CONN.
 MAY BE DECISION
However the Republican Leaders Might Take An- other Crack at This City and Tear Our Districts Apart
(By Dcmocrat Stan Man)

Hartford, April 2s.--From present indications Connecticut's sixth con- gressman will be elected in 1882 from the state at large. Despite some contention that the new con- gressman be elected from Q specific district, 1t is understood that certain political chieftans favor electing him at large, at least in the next national election, 50 that they can judge better the complexion of the various sections of the state and then do their dividing accordingly.
 Needless to say, if the decision is reached this year to elect the con- gressman by district instead of at large. the republicans will tear Wa terbury out of the fifth congressional district and put in q group with enough republican towns to offset the democratic strength usually shown in the Brass City.
 But there are republicans as well as democrats who would oppose such action at this time. Congressman E. w. Goss of Waterbury, represent ing the fifth district. received sub- stantial support in that city in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
DIR. KELLEY CAN NOT BE
 GATED
His Wife, Daughter of the Late w. C. Mcbride, Mil- lionaire Oil Man, Willing to Give Almost Any Ran- som

St Louis. April 23.-(UP)-Dr Isaac D. Kelley's millionaire wife and wealthy relatives sought way to-day in which their fortunes might be used to locate the kid naped physician.
 Kelley, socially and professional ly prominent, has been missing since 10 D. m. Monday, when he was called from his home on a false emergency case.
 While Mrs Kelley gave tacit aid to police in their efforts to locate the ear and nose specialist 1t was learned from sources close to her that she would consider no ransom demand "exorbitant" if her husband was returned unharmed.
 A picked squad of 50 city detec- tvies was working on the case. but so meager were clues that the last "A hours were spent searching mere- ly for oily roads. In Kelley's car, found 12 hours after his disappear. ance, were the oily footprints of two men.
 The physician's wife, a daughter of the late w. c. Mcbride, multi millionaire oil man, was reported breaking under the strain of her vigil. She had hoped the abductors
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
CARNEGIE HALL HAD FIRE SCARE
 LAST EVENING

New York. April 23.--(UP)--Fire believed to have been caused by faulty wiring, damaged studios in the nationally famous Carnegie hall to the extent of $25.00o last night and sent artists and scantily clad dancers scampering to the street in safety. The fire started in the roof over the studio of Keith Forbes, jewel designer and spread to the studio of Charles Sheldon. portrait painter.
 Artists in smocks. some with mod elling clay still wet on their hands. and partly clad dancers rushed to the two elevators. The elevator operators were praised for their courage in sticking to their posts and and lowering more than 100 persons to the street. Bremen checked the flames before they gained much headway. Carnegie hall was built 41 years ago, and is considered the musical mecca of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
JULES VERNE IS
 SORRY THAT ICE
 WATER WAS USED
Grandson of Under The Seas" Author, Says Arctic Vessels Should Be Christened With Cham pagne

Paris, April 23 - (UP) - Jean Jules Verne. grandson of the famed author and creator of the idea of exploring the seas bottom around the North Pole by submarine Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas," fears for the safety of the Nautilus christened with ice water. and may write Sir Hubert Wilkins suggesting that the ceremony be done over again with champagne. Verne is worried because there has never been a precedent even among polar cruisers. of a ship being chris- tened with ice water and getting anywhere. There have been many examples of champagne baptisms resulting in happy voyages.
 T was amazed when they broke ice against the submarines side and called 1t day." Verne said. Verne Is enthusiastic over the qualities of the commander of the Nautilus, Captain Danehower. and predicts that if anyone and any ship can reach the polar seas. the Nautilus under Captain Danehower has the best chance. Despite earlier reports polar trip. He explained also that Verne is not going to make the his grandfather's "Nautilus' which cruised so many leagues under the seas, was an impossible ship and had one been built along its lines 1t would have sunk to the bottom and stayed there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
PUBLISHER OF TABLOID PAPER
 PLACED IN JAIL

Los Angeles. April 23.--(UP).- Frederic H. Girnau. publisher of q tabloid newspaper. was in jail to-day charged in federal indictment with circulating obscene matter, through the mails by publication of series of ''exposes' of the private life of Clara Bow.
 While Girnau was questioned, po- lice sought two men reported to have approached Rex Bell, close friend Of the actress, with sa proposition to buy Girnau's paper for $25.000 with the understanding that the articles about Miss Bow would cease.
 The articles, highly sensational. were on affidavits the paper said were given Girnau by Daisy De Voc. for- mer secretary of the actress. Miss De Voc recently was convicted on theft charges preferred by Miss Bow. Miss De Voc, however, denied she had given Girnau afiidavits. but said she had promised to tell him inti- mate details of the actress' private life. 0irnau was indicted on. four counts, one based on each of the four issues of the Coast Reporter" in which the series appeared.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
BANK CLERK IS FOUND DEAD AND
 PISTOL NEARBY

Medford, Mass. April 23.-(UP)- Ernest L. Marshall, 24. clerk at the Medford Trust company and former Medford high school football player, was found dead, apparently from suicide, in the rest room of the bank to-day. The youth was shot through the heart. A .3S calibre revolver lay beside him.
 Marshall remained after the banks regular closing time last night, saying he wished to catch up on some unfinished work. He failed to come home. and his parents noti- fled bank official early to-day. The official went to the bank promptly and found the body. The victims accounts were in perfect order, bank authorities said. Marshall's parents said he had been i'll since returning from a job in Guatemala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
Axe Is Falling
 In Many Cities
 Of The Nation
Some Have Already Been Decapitated and Are Pay- ing the Penalty Others Stand Beneath the Threatening Official Head Severer-and Some Are Turning Back Those WOuld-Be Headsmen
THIS IDLE NATION
 UNUSUALLY BUSY

Copyright, 1881, By United Prcss.)
 New York, April 23.-(UP)-Ofh- cial conduct of executives in a score or more of American cities was un- der investigation to-day, with some indictments already returned. some officials already jailed and others facing custer charges, a United Press survey to-day showed.
 Charges os graft, misfeasance, neglect of duty and inefficiency are included in the briefs drawn against officials in cities scattered from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts and from Chicago to the Gulf.
 q demand has gone to Governor Roosevelt for removal of Mayor James J. Walker of New York city on charges of misfeasance. A legis- lativc Investigating body has been assigned to inquire into affairs of the city administration and already hearings are underway on the fit- ness, of District Attorney Thomas c. T. Grain to hold office. Police have been dismussed in connection with charges that they framed" in- nocent girls on prostitution charges. Two patrolmen have been found
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
PEN SONS OF L0C CAL
 POLICEMEN
Favorable Report of Years of Service For Daniel J. Carson and John M. Mates-Old Law on Veto Vote Stands
(By Democrat Stan Man)

,Hartofrd. April 23-The years of service rendered by two well known members of the Waterbury police department with intervening periods cf absence are to be recognized as one and considered part of the term of 25 years on the expiration of which pension privileges are award cd. The committee on cities and bor- oughs made favorable report to this effect to-day in applications of ratrolman Daniel J. Carson. leader of the emergency squad of the I:rass City police and Patrolman John M. Mates, chauffeur to Mayor Frank Hayes of, Waterbury.
 The same committee also favor ably recommended the adoption of the widow pension plan for members of the Waterbury police department. The city will pay one-quarter of the amount of salary widow may receive on the business proposition that the policemen themselves in
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH WILL NOT BECOME CANDIDATE
 FOR THE VICE PRESIDENCY

Reports from ohio are to the con- trary. While the Longworths have lived in Cincinnati for more than q century, "Princess Alice" has never been looked upon as q cincinnatian. Rather. with the Roosevelt name a;id tradition. she is q Washing tonian, and Is expected to resume as far as possible her position in Wash ipgton social and unofficial political life. Whether this will be entirely possible without tho prestige of her husband's high ofiice as e spring board is doubted by some. They feeI her personal power may diminiah somewhat, In view of the hostility nhe is reported to have incurred through her social tactics in the case of conRressmon's wives.
 1t has peen suggested that her memoirn would make highly Inter. enting reading. Certnin it ia thnt financial considerations would not prompt her Co write them, as she Will not And it necessary Co augment her Income by her own efforts. ff pho does pubiInk her FonsluIecencnH. ii VIII he because Hhe co ee1lzes-~ and hey dasircs nevs7 have been .|N.IIINI'E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
DATE OF HEARING
 TO BE ASSIGNED

Hartford. Conn, April 23-(UP) The attorney-generai brought action in superior court here today to compel the State Public Utilities commissioners to show cause why they would not be removed fvos office for alleged neglect to e25 the grade crossing removal
 The step was regarde NY triumph for Professor
 of Bedding. the insurN can leader who instiga M
 15 months ago by fifns sJ fp1 " signed by 100 electors, demanda. custer action. with the attorney5G general.
 The complaint, citing nine sllegn- tions, was filed with Superior Court Judge Alfred c. Baldwin by Deputy Attorney General Ernest L. Averill. who has represented Attorney-Gen- erals Benjamin filling and Warren B. Burroughs during the long court fight against Levitt's petition. Judge Baldwin took the complaint under advisement and will assign a date for hearing later.
 The attorney-general's complaint "prays that a rule be issued" by the court to compel Richard F. Higgins, Charles c. Elwell and Jo- seph w. Alsop, as they are comlf1is- sioners of the Public Utilities conn mission of the state of Connecticut, to show cause why this court should not find cause for removal from of-N flee for material neglect of duty.v
 The complaint sketches the back ground of the case, the various
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
MRS RASKOB TO ANSWER SERIOUS
 AUTO CHARGE
cambridge. Mass. April 2a.-(UP)

Cambridge. Mass. April 23.-(UP) Mrs Minerva Aronson Raskob, wife of John J. Raskob. Jr, son of the chairman of the national dem- ocratic committee, is scheduled to appear in district court here May 5 on dangerous driving charge. Ac- cording to police, Mrs Raskob's au- tomobile struck Herbert Alderson, IS, of Arlington, after he alighted from street car near his home. The street car had stopped and AL derson was crossing in front of 1t when he was hit. Police charge Mrs Raskob passed to the left of the trolley. striking the youth. She took his name and reported the ac- cident.
 Before her marriage last Decem- ber Mrs Raskob was New Haven, Conn, stenographer. She is 19 and now lives here with her husband who Is employed at the plant of East F,ibres, Inc, at North Chelms- ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
RUSSIAN LUMBER
 HERE FOR TEST
Great Cargo Landed at Pro- vidence and Government
 Agents Are Inspecting It

Providence. R. l.. April 23.-(UP) The Finnish steamer Anversoise arrived here to-day with a cargo of 3.200.O00 feet of Russian lumber to test the American embargo against soviet lumber cut by convict labor.
 The vessel docked at the A. c. Dutton Lumber corporation wharf and shortly afterward was boarded by Collector of the Port Emery J. San Souci. other customs officials. and lumber men.
 San Souci was to determine the exact source of the lumber and then decide whether 1t should be admit ted fin view of the embargo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
ROWING BANDIT ARMIES INVADE
 NEW DISTRICTS

Peiping. April 23.--(UP)-Em- boldened by their success in the in- terior of China. rowing bandit armies were invading the north to-day. spreading terror through region heretofore comparatively free of brigands. Gangs are now operating up to the very walls of Peiping. The great port of Tientsin already has been entered by outlaws. and the river banks from Tientsin to the sea are virtually under bandit rule.
 The outlaws are nearly all former soldiers who have deserted or been dlsbanded from the Chinese armies. These men. many of them armed. re- fuse to go hack to work on the farms from which they came. and they now rove the countryside and make their living by robbery. extortion. and Kidnapping. e4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
CHOIR SINGER
 KILLED IN CRASH

Pittsburg. Pa, April as.--tUP)- Ono member of the A Cappelln choir Of Southwestern college, Winfield. Kan, is dead and seven others were suffering from injurics to-day after one of the two buses in which tho singers were touring the east skldded into q cuivert.
 Ellis French. 90. of Pretty Prairie, Kan, auccumbed at e hospital ih Cireonshnrg where tho injured mem. bern of tho party were removed. Hose nIfnl niiondancoa said the others were not ln . serious condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
YOUNG YACHTMAN FAILED TO BEAT
 LAKE MICHIGAN

Chicago. April 2s-(UP)--A story of how m amateur yachtman sailed into Lake Michigan alone at mid- night In n 2s-foot sloop. met storm and clung perhaps for a day to the gunwhale of the sinking craft was related to-day after his body was recovered by coast guards who had searched for him for hours.
 The body of William 70. Kegg, si. was found floating beside his half submerged craft three miles from shore. He had almost completed hla daring trip from South Haven, Mich, when tho boat foundered. Ills body was kept anoat by e life pre- aorvor. physlcInna said he probably had remained alive ft hours ii' the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
First Tragedy For Former Royalty Of
 Spain Came To-Day

The infanta was born in Madrid in 1851. a sister of Alfonso XII. father of the deposed king. She was married at the age of II to Prince Gaetan of Bourbon Sicily. who died three years later. She never remar- ried.
 The prince of Asturias. who was deeply attached to Isabelle. travelled to tiie clinic in q fast car. He was carried into the building in the arms of his companions.
 Afterward queen Victoria and four children, crowded into one au- tomobile. arrived,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
Royal Academy in London Rejected
 Picture of Christ

London, April 23- (UP)-The Royal Academy has rejected Mark symons' sensational picture called My Lord I Meet in Every London Lane and Street." one of the most discussed works of the past year. The painting shows Christ. white- robed and accompanied by St Peter and St John, teaching in modern street where short-skirted bobbed- haired Happers stare. Christ is sur- rounded by Pharisees holding Bibles and plotting and arguing. while other figures include a youth with q bicycle and bowler halted financier strolling by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
FOREST FIRES
 KILLED THREE
50, 1000 Acres of Timberland Have Been Burned Over in Penn.

Harrisburg. April 22 - (UP) - Forest fires have cost three lives. burned over 5o,000 acres of wood- land and damaged timber estimated at more than $1.Oo0.ooo in Pennsyl- vania this spring Secretary Lewis Staley, of the forests and waters department, announced today
 More than 1900 forest fires have been reported. 99 per cent prevent able. Every one of the 118 steel observation towers is being manned day and night" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
GOVERNOR GROSS MAY BE AT HIS
 DESK FRIDAY

New Haven, Conn, April 23-- (UP)--Gcvernor Wilbur l.. Cross. i'll for more than q week with grip. was "up and around" to-day and eager to be back at his desk at the capi- tai. At his home 1t was said the governor was "feelnig like himself again" and probably would go to Hartford tomorrow, or as soon as the weather cleared.
 When not receiving visitors, Gov ernor Cross gave his attention to many unsigned bills brought to him by his executive secretary, Kenneth L. Wynne, affixing his signature to those that met with his approval.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
DOES NOT LIKE
 THE PUBLICITY
Former King Alfonso Re- grets That His Visit to London Was So Public

London, April 23.-(UP)-Former King Alfonso of Spain regrets" that his visit to London has attracted so much publicity.
 Tt is purely private visit and was expected to be quiet" a mem- Der of the former monarch's suite said to-day.
 Alfonso remained in his suite the morning, dealing with correspondence and read ing newspapers. He received few friends.
 Flowers were arranged in the suite by friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
AIR OFFICERS IN
 ENGLAND KILLED
Two of Them Were in Plane That Collided With a Sec-
 Ond Machine

Seahurst Park, Sussex, England. April 23.-(UP)-A plane carrying Air Vice-Marshal Felton Vesey Holt and Flight Lieutenant Henry M. Moody collided in the air with an- other plane to-day and crashed, kill ing both officers.
 The pilot of the second plane, Ser geant Charles Wareham, was unin- jured. Holt was commander of the air defense fighting area .and was leaving the Tangmere air station after an inspection when the colli- sion occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
STATE WANTS TO
 KNOW ABOUT IT

Hartford. Conn, April 2e.--(UP)- Tho governors office has asked state's Attorney l.. T.. Lewis of Wa. terbury for information concerning tho stops taken to prosecute two niate policemen charged with shooting Mrs violn Walker, Bridgeport neGreae, ni southbury several weeks ago. A iet ter Co the etase'e attorney from nA. acutIva Secretary Kenneth Wynnc said the governor 1onIrod paflicu. lara in order lhns he mIaht be able 10 answer numofoua renueain Co hIk cfIiue for Information on tho ease
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
HONDURAS LICKS REBEL FORECS IN
 LATEST ATTACK

Teucigalpa, Honduras, April B. (UP) .-The government claimed to- day to have repulsed a nnassed at- tack of revolutionary forces in a desperate battle at Chameleon. The fighting continued. however. in the heart of the Cortes region of north ern Honduras, and loya1ist reinforce ments were speeding to the scene to protect the highly important rail- road line to San Pedro Sula.
 Government troops inflicted "great losses" on the rebels. the official ad- vices said, and 1t was believed the outcome of the engagement might be of a decisive charfu,ter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23
JOHNNY BAKER OF BUFFALO BILL
 DAYS IS DEAD

Denver. Colo, April 23.-(UP)- Johnny Baker. foster son of William F. Buffalo Bilr' Cody, died last night at the age of 62.
 Baker known years ago as "the boy wonder marksman" of Cody's show. was one of the last remain ing characters of the old west.
 After Cody died. Baker built Pahaska tepee. a museum on Look out mountain in which relics asso- ciated with Cody were kept. He and his wife managed the museum and his last wish was she continue to keep 1t up. It is within a few feet of Cody's grave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-23

Paris, April 23.-(UP)-The In- fanta Isabelle of Spain. aunt of the exiled King Alfonso, died to-day.
 She was 70 years old and had been in feeble health.
 The first tragedy to befail the royal family since it was forced to flee Madrid was attributed partly to the infanta's long trip from Madrid to asylum in Paris. She suf- fered from the excitement and dis comfort of the Journey and was aii- ing when she arrived. The infanta had been i'll for year. Alfonso and his son were notified of her death and their instructions regarding burial were awaited.